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In River Falls, Addiction Recovery Resources Remain Out of Reach

By Jack Van Hoof

November 19, 2024

Many small American towns lack the resources to tackle addiction in their communities, and River Falls, WI, is no exception. Its 16,165 residents have few resources to turn to. Kinnic Falls Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services is one of these […]

Editorial: Not to be ignored: The impact of young voters in Wisconsin

By Student Voice

November 19, 2024

The 2024 Presidential Election has concluded in a victory for Republican nominee Donald Trump. Trump swept all seven of the swing states on Election Day, including Wisconsin. The race in Wisconsin was razor-thin in terms of the popular vote, with Trump […]

Randy Romanski talks agriculture at Rod Nilsestuen Legacy event

By Johan Harworth

November 19, 2024

UW-River Falls welcomed Randy Romanski, secretary for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, or DATCP, for its 13th annual Rod Nilsestuen Legacy Event, held on Oct. 30. As the featured speaker for the event, Romanski discussed “the […]

Milwaukee filmmaker documents UW campus closures

By Jack Van Hoof

November 19, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls held a screening of the documentary “Closure: The Dismantling of Wisconsin’s Colleges” at the University Center on Nov. 1. The 90-minute film, created by author and Associate Professor Ken Brosky, documents the closure of several […]

Commuter Students at UWRF Feel Disconnected from Campus Life

By Alison Keeler

November 19, 2024

More than half of the University of Wisconsin–River Falls (UWRF) student body commutes to campus, yet many commuter students say they feel disconnected from campus life. Commuters make up about 59% of the UWRF population, drawn by the university's small-town […]

UWRF Launches Program to Boost Female Athletes’ Confidence and Mental Health

By Emily Kulstad

November 19, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has introduced a new program to help female athletes build confidence, self-acceptance, and mental resilience amid the pressures of collegiate sports and societal expectations. Led by athletic trainer Tina Mitchell and other female coaches, the […]

UWRF Baseball Returns After Two-Decade Hiatus

By Jaden Machette

November 19, 2024

After more than 20 years, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is reinstating men’s baseball, marking its return for the first time since 2002. The move aims to strengthen community ties and provide a new athletic outlet for students. Head Coach […]

UWRF Falcons Fall Short Against UW-La Crosse, Playoff Hopes Dimmed

By Jake Butler

November 19, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcons suffered a narrow 28-24 defeat to UW-La Crosse on Saturday at Ramer Field, dimming their postseason prospects. The loss drops the Falcons to 5-2, placing them in a must-win situation for the remainder of […]

Phi Mu Zeta Sigma Hosts Spooky Mocktails to Attract New Members

By Kiley Clarquist

November 19, 2024

Phi Mu Zeta Sigma, one of three sororities at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, held a Spooky Mocktails and Films event Wednesday as part of its Continuous Open Bidding (COB) initiative. This event marks one of approximately 11 gatherings hosted […]

Masquers Kills Monsters: Theatre club performs D&D adventure

By Jack Van Hoof

November 19, 2024

Masquers, the student theatre club of the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, performed its 2024 production, She Kills Monsters, at the Blanche Davis Theatre from Nov. 6 to 9. She Kills Monsters, written by Qui Nguyen, tells the tale of a […]