Student Senate Update: 4/4/17
One student organization was officially recognized and five motions were voted on at the Student Senate meeting on April 11.
Falcon hockey players take admirable stand, choose solidarity over personal success
UW-River Falls has been in the national news lately because of an amazing opportunity extended to three of its hockey players – and those players deciding not to take it.…
Student Senate Update: 3/28/17
One motion was passed, one budget was passed and one student was appointed to the Senate at the Student Senate meeting on March 28.
Advertising that degrades women no longer works, needs to stop
Skol, a Brazilian beer brand, recently acknowledged its past of using advertisements that objectify women. This refreshing take is something that more advertisers should be doing.
Student Senate Update: 3/21/17
One motion was introduced, one motion was postponed, one budget was passed and two students were appointed to the Student Senate at the meeting on March 21.
Travel can be a wonderful thing if done for the right reasons
With another March comes another spring break, which means that many students will be traveling over the course of the next week. No one is debating that traveling is a…
Student Senate Update: 3/07/17
Two motions were passed at the March 7 Student Senate meeting: Falcon Awards Budget: A motion to allocate $2,900 for the Falcon Awards banquet. Passed: 16 in favor, 0 opposed,…
Selectively denying press access takes toll on accountability
On Feb. 24, a number of news organizations were excluded from an off-camera White House press briefing, while others were selectively chosen to attend. This is a gross violation of…
Initiative must be taken to obtain internships
At this point in the spring semester, it’s safe to say that internship season is officially upon us.
Student Senate Update: 2/21/17
Four budgets were passed at the Feb. 21 Student Government Association meeting.