Ken Weigend

26 Feb 2009

Ag engineering professor Robert Butler retires

Robert Butler, a professor of agricultural engineering at UW-River Falls, retired in December, ending his 25-year career teaching at the University. “It was just a matter of time,” Butler said. “Age was catching up to me.” Butler’s class load will […]

26 Feb 2009

Senate previews changes to Chapters 17, 18

The UW System Board of Regents is in the process of reviewing Chapters 17 and 18. The chapters are part of the UW System administrative code; Chapter 17 outlines the student nonacademic disciplinary procedures and Chapter 18 details conduct violations […]

05 Feb 2009

Chiefs may not return to UWRF for training after this summer

The Kansas City Chiefs may not return to UW-River Falls for training camp as early as 2010. The Chiefs have contracted to return to UWRF for the summer of 2009, with an optional one-year clause for 2010, after which the […]

11 Dec 2008

‘Punisher’ provides audience with unnecessary gore

There is an old Yuletide saying, “Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like the Punisher!” Perhaps I am remembering that wrong, but it nonetheless encapsulates the absurd sentiment that Marvel Knights hopes audiences are feeling this holiday season. “Punisher: War Zone” lumbers […]

04 Dec 2008

‘Australia’ evokes disagreement amongst reviewers

Early on in “Australia,” as Nicole Kidman is shuttled across the Outback for the first time, she spies a kangaroo racing alongside her jeep. Immediately taken with its grace and poise, Kidman sees herself in the creature: majesty, sprinkled with […]

04 Dec 2008

Swensen family produces successful alumni

There is something to be said for school spirit. But for Richard and Grace Swensen, that spirit runs far deeper than a school sweatshirt and subscription to the alumni newsletter. The couple has dedicated their lives to serving UW-River Falls, […]

20 Nov 2008

Kansas City Chiefs expected to make return decision soon

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to make a decision within the next week or two as to whether they will return to UW-River Falls next summer for training camp, according to Mary Halada, the head liaison between the Chiefs […]

20 Nov 2008

‘Quantum of Solace’ leaves out notorious ‘Bond’ action

Revenge is a dish best served cold. But in the case of “Quantum of Solace,” the 22nd Bond film, it is best served with gratuitous pulp. The first true sequel in the franchise, picking up immediately after the close of […]

13 Nov 2008

UWRF alumnus a world renowned tuba player

“In eighth grade, the band director needed a big kid to play tuba, so I switched to tuba [from drums] and have been playing it ever since,” Gary Bird, UW-River Falls alumnus, said. “My first school horn was a King […]

13 Nov 2008

‘Role Models’ has humorous moments, corny finale

I must confess: modern comedy sucks. For every diamond in the rough, there is a wasteland of bad schtick and horrible puns. “Role Models” finds itself nestled into a profane little niche, a refreshingly delightful black-hearted little comedy that highlights […]