Nick Sortedahl

12 Apr 2007

Falcons off to best start in team history

The Falcons softball team is just past the halfway mark this year and are off to the best start in team history.

12 Apr 2007

Comments like Imus’ becoming too common

On April 4 syndicated talk show host Don Imus brought the wrath of anyone with a soul with his bigoted comments related to African- American student-athletes on the Rutgers women’s basketball team.

12 Apr 2007

Athletic director reflects on past, looks ahead

After serving as head men’s basketball coach for 20 years at UW-River Falls, Rick Bowen has now had a year to fully concentrate on his role as athletic director.

12 Apr 2007

NBA disregards problem of teams tanking games

Two weeks ago I arrived at my apartment to find my roommates watching a Timberwolves game. “Are the Wolves winning?” I asked.

05 Apr 2007

New coordinator eager to jump-start Falcons offense

The UW-River Falls football program went on the offensive Tuesday when former UW-Whitewater offensive coordinator Stan Zweifel became the newest member of the Falcons coaching staff.

29 Mar 2007

We should respect Bucchino’s decision

So, we’ve all heard the news that Falcon goaltender A.J. Bucchino has left the hockey team to pursue his childhood dreams of playing professional hockey.

29 Mar 2007

Falcons split in four home games

The UW-River Falls softball team went 2-2 in four surprise home games after a tournament the Falcons were scheduled to compete in was canceled due to inclement weather.

23 Mar 2007

Softball coach gets 400th career victory in Florida

Every spring break during head coach Faye Perkins’ tenure, the Falcons softball team has been involved in an out-of-state conference tournament, but this year the team accomplishments were special in more ways than one.

23 Mar 2007

Returning MVPs lead softball team

The Falcons softball team has gotten off to a 11-3 record in 2007 thanks in large part to the teams returning co-MVPs from last year, pitcher Brittany Rathbun and third baseman Emily Howlett.

23 Mar 2007

Wisconsin building commission approves HHP planning funds

One of the first hurdles for the new UW-River Falls health and human performance (HHP) facility was cleared on Monday. The Wisconsin Building Commission allocated more than $1 million in general purpose revenue to UWRF, so planning can begin.