Charlie Swanson

22 Apr 2022

Students compete in debate on about freedom of expression

On April 7, a debate competition revolving around whether or not the University of Wisconsin-River Falls should adopt the “Chicago Statement” on Freedom of Expression was held on campus in the University Center. 

22 Apr 2022

Junior breaks longstanding 1977 track and field record

Junior Lexi LeFever notched yet another school record on her belt for the UW-River Falls Women’s Track and Field team, running a blistering 12.02 in the outdoor 100-meter dash at the Hamline University Invitational on April 2.  

08 Apr 2022

Women's hockey team posts season for the record books

While they may have come short of their ultimate goal of winning an NCAA Championship, the UWRF Women’s Hockey team has much to be proud of after completing a wildly-successful season, garnering plenty of hardware, and making lots of history […]

28 Mar 2022

Women’s hockey ends season for record books

While they may have come short of their ultimate goal of winning an NCAA Championship, the UWRF Women’s Hockey team has much to be proud of after completing a wildly successful season, garnering plenty of hardware, and making lots of history along the way.

28 Mar 2022

Local lawmakers differ on spending state surplus

Legislators in and around River Falls are prioritizing financial relief for Wisconsinites as they decide how to best utilize the state’s projected $3.8 billion budget surplus.

25 Mar 2022

Lt. Gov. visits campus to discuss climate change effort

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes visited the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Feb. 28 to speak on the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Report and how the state can better adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. 

17 Feb 2022

UWRF women's basketball beats UW-Stevens Point 71-58 on senior night

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Women’s Basketball Team finished their regular season on a strong note, defeating the UW-Stevens Point Pointers 71-58 on senior night Feb. 16.

16 Feb 2022

UWRF to end its masking requirement after March 11

Chancellor Maria Gallo has announced that UW-River Falls will no longer require masking on campus after March 11.

14 Feb 2022

Scholarship established after death of elementary education adviser

Michael Sean Martin, senior coordinator of educator preparation program, passed away on January 28 at the age of 53. 

11 Feb 2022

Athletes, coaches ready for spring season, tournaments

The regular seasons for a handful of Falcon teams are drawing to a close. With the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) tournaments fast approaching, here is where some of those teams stand going into the home stretch of their seasons.