UWRF graduate joins World by Road expedition
UW-River Falls graduate Nels Thoreson is traveling around the world in a truck as part of the World by Road expedition. It is expected to take 26 months to complete.
‘X-Men’ takes audience through confusing plot with random twists
“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” is supposed to be the movie to set the tone for summer. If that is the case, let it be known that it will be a long…
‘X-Men’ takes audience through confusing plot with random twists
Is knowing the past of Wolverine really that necessary? Probably not. But apparently, comic book fanboys think it was, as legions of them called for a prequel to reboot the…
Summer movies will allow science fiction to make comeback
2009 is shaping up to be a remarkable year in film. Captain Kirk and his diverse crew of interstellar explorers are traveling through space and time in the upcoming “Star…
‘17 Again’ follows similar plot to ‘Big’, not worth the money
The cinema of our time needs a new injection of imagination. That is not to say that interesting movies have not been stemmed from one original premise—what I mean is…
‘The Soloist’ does not receive full attention of audience it deserves
Some movies fly under the radar, when they should be getting the full attention of all audiences, and “The Soloist” is no exception. With its cast of Robert Downey Jr.…
Reviewer shares opinion on worst albums of 2009
Last week, I provided a list of albums that I considered to be the cream of the crop so far in 2009. For my final review of the semester, I…
‘Break Out’ features talent, battle between break dance teams
The University Center’s Falcon’s Nest was filled with neon shaped lights swirling on the walls as a rectangular spot light indicated a stage on the floor for three break dance…
River Falls hotel construction to be completed in June
The Best Western hotel down the street from UW-River Falls is expected to be finished in less than two months. The three-story building, located on the corner of Cascade Avenue…
Counseling appointments skyrocket after spring break due to stress
UW-River Falls counselors agree that counseling appointments usually skyrocket after spring break due to escalated stress. Even though there is no data showing the amount of counseling appointments in the…
