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.…
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…
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,…
‘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…
‘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…
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.…
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,…
‘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…
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 and have been playing it ever since,” Gary Bird, UW-River Falls alumnus,…
‘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…