Destrey Zarfos

29 Mar 2017

President’s budget plan would reduce federal work-study program

The Trump Administration has proposed a new “America First” budget blueprint that could potentially affect financial aid for many UW-River Falls students.

21 Mar 2017

River Falls Municipal Court has important role in city’s law and order

The municipal court in River Falls, located in the basement of City Hall, may not be well known, but it serves an important role in keep law and order in the community.

21 Mar 2017

Emergency services among those covered by UWRF student fees

In addition to tuition, students at UW-River Falls pay a number of fees to support services and programs. One of these is the little-known municipal services fee, which pays for local emergency services including the fire department and police.

21 Feb 2017

As flu season settles in, officials continue to recommend vaccination

The influenza cycle has returned to the UW-River Falls campus as well as the River Falls community, showing up a bit later than it has in previous years. Flu season typically lasts from October to May.

15 Feb 2017

Fake IDs remain problem for bars, liquor stores in River Falls

Fake identification (IDs), most often driver’s licenses, have been used in many establishments in River Falls, especially in the downtown area. Bailey Zastrow, a bartender at Broz, a popular spot for college students, is no stranger to them.

08 Feb 2017

Unlike students, UWRF faculty and staff lack active shooter training, says police chief

An active shooter on campus is a situation no university wants to encounter. However, if it does happen, some faculty and staff at UW-River Falls may not be as prepared as students, according to the campus police chief.

01 Feb 2017

New fitness center sees strong response from UW-River Falls community

A new fitness center, part of the still-under-construction Falcon Center, opened its doors just in time for the start of spring semester at UW-River Falls.