Students need to vote to support senators
Most college students understand their responsibilities as a member of academia. One has to attend class regularly, study, read and take tests and write papers that reflect and prove that…
Recall of State Senator for nation’s education
I’ve signed the petition to recall State Senator Sheila Harsdorf. This wasn’t just a response to recent events but a long-standing disagreement with the senator’s voting record. Harsdorf has never…
Students should plan for future, internships
We are now in the second part of the semester, which means projects, tests and papers will begin to consume our time. It is necessary to stay on top of…
Student wins broadcasting award
WRFW Sports Director Rob Silvers received a Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student Excellence Award. He placed first in the Radio Sports Play-by-Play category at the WBA Student Seminar in Middleton, Wis.,…
Students show positives amidst trying times
The last several weeks have been particularly difficult for our university. The tumult began Feb.11 when the budget repair bill was announced by Gov. Scott Walker. Although the bill is…
Make a difference, run for Senate
The Student Senate is a unique asset for students but involvement has been lacking. There are currently seven vacancies on the senate and there will be 14 positions next semester…
Falcon fans should embrace team success
With the start of playoffs for UWRF winter sports, it has begun to come full circle how lucky UW-River Falls athletics fans have been with their teams this season. There…
Time to repair the University budget
UW-River Falls faculty, staff and students have been protesting for the past several days against Governor Scott Walker’s budget repair bill. The impetus for the bill is the state budget…
Former president sets precedent for future
The Student Senate is under new leadership after Leigh Monson resigned on Feb. 1. When Monson was elected president last year, he had several goals and initiatives that he wanted…
The truth about the Egypt crisis
The arena of the most recent public protest has moved beyond Egypt and into the Middle Eastern countries of Yemen, Jordan and Syria. What sparked much of the recent discord…
