Student Voice
08 Feb 2017
Student Senate Update: 2/7/2017
Three senatorial appointees were confirmed at the Feb. 7 Student Senate meeting: College of Business and Economics: Jake Jin was confirmed at the CBE senator. College of Education and Professional Studies: Cassandra McGuire was confirmed as the CEPS senator. At-Large: Chris […]
02 Feb 2017
Effects of CAS budget cut can still be felt a year later, but we're still kicking
It has been almost a year since the UW-River Falls College of Arts and Sciences had to suddenly cut nearly $1.5 million from its budget, and we’re still feeling the impact.
01 Feb 2017
Student Senate Update: 1/31/17
Two motions were discussed at the Jan. 31 Student Senate meeting.
15 Dec 2016
Fake news not difficult to debunk, should be taken seriously
Fake news has been a popular topic of conversation lately, lighting up cable news discussions and research studies. Simply ignoring fake news, which we are seeing more than ever on social media, may no longer be enough.
14 Dec 2016
Student Senate Update: 12/13/16
Two motions were passed at the Dec. 13 Student Senate meeting.
08 Dec 2016
As conversation about environmental issues heats up, so should our actions
On Sunday, it was announced that the Sioux Standing Rock reservation is safe from the Dakota Access Pipeline. After eight months of protests and opposition, this marks a victory. However, the fight is not over.
07 Dec 2016
Student Senate Update: 12/06/2016
One motion was passed at the Dec. 6 Student Senate meeting:
01 Dec 2016
Student government may want to consider being careful when spending money
At Tuesday’s Student Senate meeting, an allocation of $2,000 was passed to pay for an artificial holiday tree standing approximately 12 feet tall to be placed in the University Center this semester.
30 Nov 2016
Student Senate Update: 11/29/16
One motion was passed at the Nov. 29 Student Senate meeting.
17 Nov 2016
Thanksgiving table may not be best time for political debate
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and for many students at UW-River Falls, this means a trip home to see family. While some students may visit home regularly, others might not mesh with their families so well and may even dread the holiday season.
