Common courtesy scarce at UWRF
The old adage says, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” That is sound advice, and it’s a lesson a lot of college students…
Laziness sabotages Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival, an annual event put on by the Traditions Committee, was canceled this year due to a lack of participation and interest. The event, which was slated for Feb.…
Women’s hockey deserves attention
The UW-River Falls women’s hockey team won the regular season title in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) after beating Finlandia 6-1 on Feb. 15. They finished the regular season…
Sustainability goals require awareness
UWRF has a goal of going completely off the grid by 2012. This means that in just three years, this campus should be operating in self-sufficient ways that result in…
Failing economy threatens students
There is no way to sugarcoat it: the economy is in trouble. The American people have entered a severe economic recession, leading to rising unemployment. UW-River Falls graduates are entering…
Holiday season for giving and sharing
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. There are toys in every store, and candy canes and silver lanes aglow. But perhaps the prettiest sight to see these days…
Diversity course affects perspectives
As people drive into River Falls they pass by one of two signs, each proudly displaying the claim that River Falls is an inclusive campus and part of a diverse…
Voice Shorts
Film series presents ‘Lust, Caution’ “Lust, Caution,” a film depicting the student resistant movement against the Chinese puppet government during World War II, will be shown at 4 p.m. on…
Academics not the only college lesson
Your parents were right-it’s time to grow up. College is the time when you finally can step out from your parent’s sphere of influence and begin to think for yourself.…
Students can play role in chancellor selection
In the coming weeks a new chancellor will be selected that will be tasked with developing and implementing the goals of the University. The campus has the opportunity to select…
