Restructure causes shift in University communications
The UW-River Falls Office of Public Affairs and the Publications Office will merge to become the Office of University Communications on Nov. 24 as a result of an institutional restructure.…
Filmmaker delivers crass humor with ‘Zack and Miri’
There are a select few filmmakers in the business today that have commanded such an extreme cult following as Kevin Smith. The eight films which he has written and directed…
‘High School Musical 3’ same old song and dance
At the heart of it all, films are intended to elicit a reaction, good or bad, emotional or physical, something needs to happen to the viewer on a deeper level.…
Reviewers disagree on movie’s George W. Bush portrayal
Fact: Bush is done as president. Forever. Do not pass go, do not collect another term. Why, then, is our culture over-saturated with overt torrents of pseudo-hatred? There are books…
Residence Life adopts new alcohol policy sanctions
The UW-River Falls sanctions for alcohol policy violations in the residence halls have been revised for the 2008-09 academic year and addresses violations with educational interventions in place of tickets.…
‘Quarantine’ reflects Hollywood’s laziness, lack of creativity
The leaves are changing, the days are getting cooler and the theaters are getting scarier. I use the word loosely. Film content isn’t getting any scarier – quite the opposite,…
Annual visit by Chiefs provides more than just a team
The Kansas City Chiefs have, for 18 years running, made UW-River Falls their summer home. For roughly four weeks in each of those past 18 summers, the Chiefs have used…
‘How to Lose Friends and Alienate People’ lacks comedic focus
“How to Lose Friends & Alienate People” attempts to play out like a ‘gaining popularity for dummies’ user guide. Instead, it comes off as a crass, in-your-face party favor. I…
‘Eagle Eye’ fails to live up to expectations
There was a time when American cinema was a gold mine of opportunity — filmdom’s fountain of youth. But now, as the well of fresh ideas begins to dry up,…
‘Igor’ wastes potential, misses target audience
Boy meets . Boy loses . Boy gets back. And we all saw it coming. It’s the same old song and dance, sung so many times that I’m sure we…