Academic Success Center expands tutoring services
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is gearing up for a new semester with their usual services and a few changes.
UW System offers flexible degree option
The UW System is now offering the option of a flexible degree to students. A flexible degree means that students who cannot physically come to campus can take their courses…
J Term classes help students
Fall semester at UW-River Falls ends on Dec. 20. J Term starts on Dec. 22 and ends Jan. 26. Classes will be not be held Dec. 25, Dec. 26, 2012,…
Facebook popularity creates emotional wall
The Pew Institute estimated that in 2010 more than 70 percent of young adults in the United States use Facebook. According to a study published in “Information, Communication & Society,”…
England pub culture differs in many ways from American bars
England is known for its pub culture, and in a lot of ways that is good. Going to the pub provides a socially healthy experience. There is a significant difference…
Music department to host November concerts
The UWRF music department is holding several music concerts during the month of November. The date range of the concerts is Nov. 3 to Nov. 29.
Study abroad in China offered to students in spring 2013
UW-River Falls is offering an opportunity for students to study abroad in China in the spring semester of 2013. The options are to spend a semester in China from February…
Making positive changes to special education programs
Disabilities and academics might not go together in the minds of educators. Seeing someone who has a disability, such as difficulty walking, might lead educators to think that the student…
Cascade Project delayed after hang-ups
The Cascade Avenue project is coming to an end after six months. The estimated ending date was Oct. 12, 2012. However, due to lighting difficulties, the opening of the road…
Student Senate election held to fill first-year, CBE positions
Student Senate elections will be held on Monday, Oct. 8 and Tuesday, Oct. 9. Students will be sent an email link that directs them to the ballot. This is the…