UWRF students experience Haiti earthquake
Alicia Bartel and Paige Paulson, two UW-River Falls students, were volunteering at an orphanage in Haiti when the January 12 earthquake struck. “When the earthquake hit, Alicia and I were…
Self-help techniques help mend heartbreak, tough relationships
Hello River Falls, Dr. Love is in, and let us get down to business! This week, I have been thinking a lot about the thing that ends relationships – breaking…
Bailey Rae’s new album comes packed with emotion
In contrast to her first massively successful, self-titled LP (the forty-ninth best-selling album of the 2000s), British Soul singer Corinne Bailey Rae’s sophomore effort is tinted with strong shades of…
Wolfman pays homage to 1941 classic with compelling actors, splendid scenery
Not many fantasy creatures can really evoke fear in an audience, and the Wolfman is no exception, but regardless, it is a beautifully shot homage to the 1941 classic.
Strong performances, music make up for film’s flaws
The tagline for director Scott Cooper’s “Crazy Heart” reads, “The harder the life, the sweeter the song.” No doubt about it, Bad Blake has lived a hard life. Once a…
River Falls hotels compete with each other, economy
The lodging industry in River Falls seems to be continually changing with businesses opening, going up for sale and changing ownership. The Best Western Hotel and Suites, the newest lodging…
Wellness programs offer students healthy choices
Numerous health and wellness events and activities are being offered on campus provided by Student Health and Counseling Services. Tai Chi, meditation, and yoga are just a few of the…
Positive energy goes a long way
Hello River Falls, Love Doctor here, hope the weather hasn’t been too much of a downer. Valentine’s is here, and many would argue that this holiday has become too commercialized,…
Rapper’s attempt at rock fails
For the past decade or so, there have been two distinctly different categories of what critics and fans deem “bad music.” Falling into the first category are songs and albums…
Film’s emphasis on action distracts from a disappointing plot
Rated R for strong violence and pervasive language, it sounded like director Pierre Morel’s “From Paris with Love” had everything I was looking for in an action movie.
