Police blotter for Dec. 1, 2006
• Beginning Wednesday, motorcycles will not be allowed to park in E-Lot, N-Lot and O-Lot. Motorcycle parking in these areas is prohibited to aid in the snow removal process. Motorcycles…
Facebook ads educate voters
The votes are in after months of campaigning. Governor Jim Doyle was reelected, Congressman Ron Kind returns to serve District 3, and incumbent Kitty Rhoades beat out recent UW-River Falls…
Drafty doors chill South Hall occupants
South Hall was colder than usual last week when garbage bags were visibly placed around the building’s new exterior doors to block airflow through gaps surrounding the doorway.
Students remain in temporary housing
With residence halls at full capacity, there are still more than 50 UW-River Falls students in temporary housing waiting to receive permanent room assignments.
Students tipping the scales
The 2006 results of the American College Health Association National College Health Assessment show UWRF students have reached the overweight category as their body mass indexes (BMI) are higher than…
Eatery offers cure for midnight munchies
UW-River Falls students and members of the surrounding community now have a place to go to satisfy those late-night cravings for burgers and fries. South Fork Café, 116 S. Main…
ITC receives praise from students
The International Traveling Classroom (ITC) is a program that allows students from UW-River Falls the opportunity to travel around Europe. This year the program is so popular that some students…
Rape center relocates RF office
Since 2001, local sexual assault victims have been served by the St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) at nearby hospitals and emergency rooms. Yet with the victims’ fear…
Dumpsters replace hall trash rooms
Walking up to Prucha Hall, individuals are now immediately met by four dumpsters — two in the center, slightly smaller for recycling, and two larger ones on each end. These…
UWRF seeks to improve student advising
Advising appointments are supposed to help students plan and evaluate academic and career goals, but the recent concerns of some faculty and students have led UW-River Falls officials to look…