Witnesses in music professor’s case admit to lying to officials
Published February 17, 2012
The two teenagers who brought charges against UW-River Falls Music Professor Thomas W. Barnett admitted to lying to law enforcement officials according to motions filed at the final pre-trial hearing for Barnett on Feb. 13.
In the motions granted by Judge Eric Lundell, the two teenagers involved in the case admitted to lying about having sexual contact with each other the night of the alleged incident.
The witnesses had previously testified in a preliminary hearing that they did not have sexual contact. However, a Wisconsin Crime Lab report directly contradicts those statements and says that sexual contact did occur. The two have since admitted to lying to law enforcement officials, according to the court motions.
Reserve account triggers spending discussions
Published February 17, 2012
On Feb. 8, the Reserves Projects Ad Hoc (Super) Committee, consisting of members from Student Senate, held a town hall meeting in the Kinni Theater to allow students to share their ideas about how to spend down two reserve accounts currently totaling around $120,000. More than a dozen ideas were put on the table and discussed amongst the nearly 20 people in attendance.
New voter ID required in upcoming elections
Published February 17, 2012
Students at UW-River Falls will be changing the way that they vote this year. Starting this year students will now be required to show a photo ID in order to receive a ballot and vote. The new voter ID law that was signed in by Gov. Scott Walker last spring will take effect beginning with the Feb.21 primary.
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River Falls Update
Watch the April 29, 2011, edition of “River Falls Update,” a news show created by UWRF journalism students. Featured are stories about Dance Theatre and the upcoming Jason Derulo concert. See more in the show archive.
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Sports
WIAC schools to leave NCHA conference
Published February 17, 2012
The UW-River Falls men’s and women’s hockey teams will join with the other Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) schools to leave the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) effective as of the 2014-15 academic year.
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Neeson stars in emotionally complex thriller
Published February 10, 2012
I am all about watching movie previews and trailers, which means that I generally go into a movie with at least an idea of what to expect. Most of the time my expectations are met, but every so often, a movie will be drastically different than how it looks in the previews. “The Grey” is one of those movies. But instead of feeling tricked by false advertising, I was pleasantly surprised at every turn. What looked like a gimmicky survival tale about a man punching wolves turned out to be one of the most visceral and emotionally complex thrillers in years.
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Student Senate requests student input in regards to reserve account
Published February 10, 2012
The UW-River Falls Student Senate revealed recently at their town hall meeting that $114,000 exists in a reserve account, and that they are unsure exactly what to do with this money. The senate is therefore requesting input from students in order to discern what would be the best course of action in regards to distributing this account. The senate also mentioned that if a course of action is not established as quickly as possible they are in danger of losing the account altogether.
Around Wisconsin
News from other University of Wisconsin campuses.
Madison (Badger Herald)
Expert addresses college tuition spikes
Reps. question request for students to fund new bus shelters
New UHS clinic to open with lakeshore dorm
Milwaukee (The UWM Post)
Mississippi River rafting, Kafer’s history with UWM
Panther tennis grounds Phoenix
Oshkosh (Advance-Titan)
Women’s diving team ends season against La Crosse
Devine breaks records at non-scoring meet
UWO gymnastics falls to La Crosse
Parkside (The Ranger News)
A New Outlook for The Ranger News
Stout (Stoutonia)
Headlines
Falcon Programs offers leadership opportunities (Feb 17, 2012)
UW-River Falls’ social media policy evolves (Feb 17, 2012)
UWRF University Center proves prime location to hold third annual Knowing Autism Conference (Feb 10, 2012)
Cascade project set to start early April (Feb 10, 2012)
University Center’s fifth-year anniversary celebrates building’s impact on campus (Feb 03, 2012)
‘Linsanity’ provokes jealous comment from Mayweather (Feb 17, 2012)
Men’s hockey poised for hosting first round of playoffs (Feb 17, 2012)
Avid sports fan greatly disappointed in performance of favorite teams (Feb 10, 2012)
Farewell 2011-2012 NFL football season, see you next year (Feb 10, 2012)
Super Bowl XLVI features rematch of Giants vs. Patriots (Feb 03, 2012)
Rumbling and bumbling in the national parks of the west (Feb 10, 2012)
Enjoying award shows on Sunday nights, the new modern season (Feb 10, 2012)
Overcoming obstacles in life can be treacherous, rewarding (Feb 10, 2012)
How to obliterate unwanted, exasperating Facebook friends without being rude or pronounced in manner (Feb 10, 2012)
Swamped February, what to expect (Feb 10, 2012)
Delicious Valentine’s Day cookies rekindle childhood memories (Feb 10, 2012)
Traveler learning life lessons while seeing landmarks in London (Feb 10, 2012)
Student asks advice to cope with snoring friend (Feb 10, 2012)
Organizing your schedule to complete your daily tasks (Feb 10, 2012)
‘Red Tails’ highlights underappreciated Tuskegee Airmen (Feb 10, 2012)
