Pope’s words were not his own
Pope Benedict XVI used the words of a 14th century emperor who claimed that Muhammad sought to spread faith by the sword. The pope was speaking to a German university…
Green would hurt UW System
As we know, facts are important when deciding who to vote for in the elections this fall. Recently, Mark Green has been campaigning about how he will be good for…
Preachers spark good conversation
I wanted to take a couple minutes to comment on the two street preachers who were on campus last Thursday. I know that many people were angered by their presence.…
Socialist talk leaves students wondering
On Sept. 12, 2006, a new group on campus called the Socialist Alternative hosted a guest speaker from Ireland to help spread its agenda on campus. I disagree with the…
Controversial vote on ballot
There are many reasons that people support the ban on equal marriage and civil unions, as well as oppose the ban.
Columnist shames paper, country with comparison
I am writing in response to the “viewpoint” by Keighla Schmidt, entitled “Nazi, U.S. similarities drawn,” and I, for one, am ashamed for allowing this article to be posted.
Art in eye of beholder
I enjoy keeping up with my former paper, the Student Voice, and read it most every week. In last week’s issue, I found myself drawn to a letter critiquing Nick…
Use new garbage cans and smoke stations
Spring typically brings many changes and a fresh start to many things. This year is no exception. I was refreshed to see the arrival of new garbage cans and matching…
Assault aided by alcohol
Everybody knows that drinking alcohol impairs you. Our state recognizes this fact by including alcohol in the definition of “intoxicants” in state laws dealing with snowmobiling, all-terrain vehicles, boating and…
UC vanishing act
By the time this is printed, we’ll already know whether UW-RF is still a United Council member, but I have something to say about the referendum.