Bennett Ryynanen

07 Feb 2018

Chartwells improves dining options after student feedback

Dining services on campus have been a concern for a while now. From underwhelming options in the Riverside Commons to a lack of affordable meals in the Rapids, the frustration with the meal plans’ value is widespread. Last semester, students started to voice their dissatisfaction more than ever before. In mid-November, the problem was finally addressed.

06 Dec 2017

Freshman perspective: Bennett Ryynanen

Before college, I was homeschooled all the way through tenth grade. My junior and senior year of high school were spent at a community college in Brooklyn Park, Minn. UWRF was not my first exposure to the college classroom, but that doesn’t mean I was an expert on the college experience. My first semester here is nearly complete, and I’ve enjoyed my time thus far. Pre-finals judgments may be a bit premature, but I suppose they’re all I have to work with right now. 

29 Nov 2017

'Nathan For You' shows the need to check the legitimacy of celebrities' stories

Nathan Fielder, host of Comedy Central’s reality show Nathan For You, is no stranger to the needlessly elaborate. For three seasons, he’s used his aptitude for the unconventional to help struggling small businesses overcome hurdles, usually through over-the-top marketing stunts.