Viewpoints
UWRF needs more administrative effort to support students with disabilities
November 11, 2022
Recently, concern around students with physical disabilities and service dogs has led to more discussion of accessibility issues on campus. With winter right around the corner, these issues are more relevant than ever as the weather makes campus more difficult to navigate.
Student involvement suffers at UW-River Falls
October 14, 2022
As UW-River Falls gets back into the swing of things, student involvement is still low. UWRF has struggled for the last few years with student involvement, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for students to actively participate in clubs, however, feels the same this year as the last.
The end of COVID-19 at UWRF?
September 23, 2022
With the start of the 2022-2023 school year at UW-River Falls, students are experiencing, for the first time since 2020, a semester free of COVID-19 restrictions. The university was almost completely silent on the issue of the pandemic, save for a few emails and a brief article.
COVID cases stay low as temperatures begin to rise
April 23, 2022
As the temperature outside rises here on campus, the number of positive COVID tests are going down. With masks optional on campus, taking small steps forward and out of the pandemic has been a success so far.
Considering COVID, university prepares students for the workforce
April 22, 2022
Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and how the world is still adapting to life in and through a pandemic, UW-River Falls has prepared students for the workforce.
More time needed for masks
March 25, 2022
As of March 11, masks are no longer required on campus. We feel that this decision is simply poor timing and does not feel fully thought through. Waiting two weeks after spring break was over would have been a safer path to take.
Hidden fees upset students
March 7, 2022
Colleges are often associated with debt and high prices. There are usually fees to apply, whether accepted or not, and unexpected fees that come up along the way.
Refocus on incoming students needed to increase retention rates
February 14, 2022
What is our university doing to retain its students? Frankly, this complex question is not unique to UW-River Falls, universities everywhere grapple with how to improve their retention rates.
Question for the culture: Valentine's Day edition
February 8, 2022
Every year on Feb. 14, Americans celebrate by sending cards or love letters, writing poems, giving gifts such as chocolate or flowers, and sitting down for a meal at a nice restaurant. Many people see Valentine’s Day as an occasion to spend money and offer expensive gifts to their significant other. Have we lost the true meaning of Valentine’s Day?
Editorial: Additional support needed from UWRF for inclusivity
November 13, 2021
November is a month packed with opportunities for recognition of marginalized groups. It is Native American Heritage Month, and also has Transgender awareness week and Trans day of remembrance.
Here is this semester's Student Voice staff. Click on a name to see what the staff member has written.
Jack Van Hoof
Editor
Lexi Janzer
Assistant Editor
Anna Gunderson
General Manager
Polly Covert
Reporter
Rachel Karweick
Reporter
Natalie Riddle
Reporter
Michelle Stangler
Reporter
Emma Statz
Reporter