Letter to the Editor
After enrolling for a non-UWRF study abroad program, I was surprised to see 500 dollars charged to my account for a “study abroad” fee. The Office of International Education claims…
The legitimacy of student government is dying
I was, like most students on this campus, unaware of the Wisconsin Statute, 36.09 (5) until last year, when I took position as the 81st Session Student Body President at…
#back2school: An open letter to my students
I never thought I would write this epistle to you, but I miss you. Walking down the tranquil but deserted hallways in the summer, finally made me realize that I…
Support for climate strike
Fifty years ago youth spoke out in one voice for peace against the Vietnam War at the Woodstock music festival in upstate New York. Some credit their massive outcry with…
Use of ‘spirit animal’ not appropriate
On page 2, the section which prompts students to respond to a question, and this edition's question, "What is your spirit animal?" This prompt is not appropriate and offensive.
Article misstates number killed at Sandy Hook
I happened to pick up the Student Voice today at the Co-op because I was interested in the article about the police chief discussing school shootings.
Dear future journalism students
As graduation approaches, it is a time of both excitement but also some waking fears on what is next. However, this time allows individuals to take a step back and…
The future is uncertain, but there are ways to take control
Graduation, for many people, is right around the corner. This moment is the one you have been waiting for these 4 + years of college, but now that it is…
Referendum on the office of State Treasurer is approaching in April
I’m writing to alert readers to a state-wide referendum item on the ballot when we go to the polls on April 3. This referendum has gotten too little coverage in…
Tax reform bill is at the expense of most Americans
Anyone who has been paying attention knows that the GOP tax “reform” bill in its House and Senate versions is basically a massive give-away to the richest Americans at the…