Student Voice

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.

16 Nov 2016

Student Senate Update: 11/15/16

Two motions were passed at the Nov. 15 Student Senate meeting: Allocation of $700 to fund 'Twas the Night Before Finals: The event will feature cookies, hot chocolate and other snacks for students, planned for Dec. 15 from 6-8 p.m. […]

10 Nov 2016

Frustration over election results can be used to inspire change

Election Day has finally come and gone, and January will bring the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump. Tensions are reasonably high as the United States lets this result sink in.