Bacon Bash set next weekend
What started out as a brainstorm in a saloon transformed into the largest free bacon festival in the nation, according to the organizers of the event. The River Falls Chamber…
Awareness of cultural appropriation grows
The use of the term “spirit animal” became an internet trend a little over a decade ago, and has now become widely used in popular culture. This normalization has contributed…
New initiative plans to facilitate global engagement
In July of 2019, a newly funded program to help stimulate more global engagement will begin at the UW-River Falls campus.
Dining Services on campus encourages student feedback
Dining services is the food provider to the UW-River Falls campus, available to students at the University Center. There have been several changes to dining services over the last decade,…
The nature of dating in the 21st century
Dating in the 21st century is complex. In the past, couples simply met in person and had to contact each other through the home landline, usually after awkwardly meeting whichever…
Campus under a polar vortex
Due to extremely cold weather, Chancellor Dean Van Galen announced that classes were canceled on Jan. 29, beginning at noon, and all day Jan. 30, as well as the morning…
House in River Falls a ‘total loss’ after fire
Early morning on Saturday, January 26th, River Falls firefighters braved the piercingly cold temperatures to extinguish two house fires at 222 E. Walnut St. and 209 S. Third St. At…
International students reflect on holiday traditions
Christmas may not be celebrated internationally, but from Pakistan to Japan, different cultures have many ways to enjoy the holiday season and the spirit of giving. For this edition of…
Dancing with Diversity impacting campus
Dancing with Diversity is a student organization at UW-River Falls, with a focus exploring international dances and building friendships. The club meets Monday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. and…
Fitness influencer Amelia Skye tells her story
A day at the office for Amelia Skye consists of taking and posting pictures for her 348,000 Instagram followers. After recently moving to Los Angeles, Skye was able to support…