Music channels swap bad videos for worse reality shows
Waking up in the wee hours of Monday morning to prepare for an exam that I was sure would be the demise of me, I found something on TV completely…
Political ads go negative this year
There was a time not long ago when political advertisements in the news media supported candidates based on the positive aspects of their political agendas, but it seems those ads…
Profs need to answer emails
For almost every class I have taken at UW-River Falls and two other institutions, professors have dedicated the first day of class to handing out the syllabi and meticulously reading…
Senses Fail ‘Still Searching’ for good music in new album
In an ever-changing musical world, bands nowadays seem to think change is necessary for success. Don’t stick with the same sound -- people get bored. The sad thing is it’s…
Rogers makes a run at historic record
Tigers starting pitcher Kenny Rogers has, for the past few weeks, put together a playoff run nearly unmatched in baseball history. He now has 23 consecutive scoreless innings spanning three…
Cold temps and hockey mean winter is around the corner
I love winter, I really do. While I complain about cold just as much as someone who hates the winter weather, I still wouldn’t change living in the frozen tundra…
New music lacks character, quality
I don't want to sound old or dated, but music these days is just awful. Laughable, even.
Respect others’ decisions when it comes to smoking on campus
The issue of smoking regulations has been hotly debated for as long as I’ve been going to school on this campus -- almost to the point where it has become…
Support UW-RF student athletes
There is no good reason for such a horrible turnout -- the weather couldn’t have been better, and the game was at an accommodating 2 p.m. on a Saturday.
Schools need security force
Do you trust school principals, teachers and custodians with concealed weapons on school grounds? Wisconsin Rep. Frank Lasee does, and he thinks the rest of us should too.