Amendment controversy splits state
In the weeks before Nov. 7, Wisconsin voters will hear left- and right-wing groups pleading for support on many issues. One of those issues has been a focal point of…
Female domination concerns academics
There is growing concern in the academic world that men are being left behind. This issue has raised concerns among the administration and faculty here at UW-River Falls. Geoffrey Scheurman,…
Public Safety enforces smoking rule without fines
After several months of debate last semester, the proposed provision to the UW-River Falls campus smoking policy has come to a halt. The current policy states that smoking is banned…
Student helps in relief effort after tornado
On Monday, Sept. 18, UW-River Falls social work student Krista Erickson took part in the Red Cross effort to assist families in Rogers, Minn., after an F2 tornado devastated the…
Policy permits skateboarding at designated times
In the 1970s, urethane wheels, pool riding and the Zephyr team turned skateboarding from a forgotten 1950s fad into a leading force in the world of extreme sports. What began…
Growth Agenda for Wisconsin approved
The UW System’s Growth Agenda for Wisconsin was approved by the Board of Regents Aug. 17, allowing the UW System to expand in many different areas. Despite the benefits of…
Senate voices concerns, student issues
The UW-River Falls Student Senate plays a major role on campus – one that is often overlooked by students who aren’t clear of its weight in University decisions. “Very basically,…
Police blotter for Sept. 29, 2006
Sept. 22 • At 12:40 p.m., a resident of 122 S. Fourth St. notified River Falls Police that a vehicle mirror had been destroyed outside the home. The mirror was…
Street preachers condemn the sins of curious crowd
Two street preachers made their presence known last Wednesday as they stood in front of the Student Center advocating their religious beliefs, compelling students to listen and refute those statements.
UWRF alumnus runs for office
A UW-River Falls alum has taken up the challenge of running against Rep. Kitty Rhoades for the Wisconsin Assembly.