Sudanese forgotten, not lost
A small African child cowers in the corner of his family’s modest hut, his body shaking uncontrollably. He watches as his father is dragged out into the street by a…
Support equal marriage rights for all people
Already the e-mails and flyers are starting to circulate. Professors are talking, and it’s going to be the hot-button issue for the next month. Students are being told we have…
Jackass 2 is positively crude
What does it say about our society when the No. 1 movie in America, which has grossed over $25 million already, is about dick, fart and pain jokes? I guess…
Flyboys brings WWII insight
For most of World War I, the United States was not officially involved. Nonetheless, there were Americans who felt compelled to help European allies. Some joined the infantry or Red…
Performing band deemed good background music
I’ve got to ask you what’s better, buying albums for the first listen or seeing a band live? I think the answer to the question is completely rhetorical. I suppose…
Ready for the return of fall
After playing on the road for the first three games of the season, the UW-River Falls football team is at home on Saturday. I would imagine after three weeks of…
Hoffman makes a name for himself
On Sept. 24 San Diego Padres closer Trevor Hoffman staked his place in history in a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to record…
‘Black Dahlia’ still an unsolved mystery
It's September again, and for Hollywood that is often an indicator that Oscar season has begun. Normally, that would mean that they’ve started releasing more prestigious films, but in this…
Plan B pill provides back-up plan for safe sex
Imagine my astonishment when the condom was nowhere to be found. We were sure we had used one, but it had disappeared. Something needed to be done, and quick.
UW-RF offers more than cows
It was more than four years ago, but the thoughts and feelings crisscrossing my mind remain vivid. Along with my father, a couple of blue storage totes and a few…