Okan resigns as AFAB chair
Published January 16, 2012
The Allocable Fees and Appropriations Board (AFAB) chair, Patrick Okan, has resigned for personal reasons. Benjamin Blanchard, the vice-chair of AFAB, will be the interim chair until a new chair is appointed, as per Student Senate by-laws, said President Tyler Halverson.
Halverson said a new chair would be appointed by AFAB’s first meeting of the semester on Thursday, Jan. 26.
“We can’t afford to wait. It is not fair to the students to wait,” said Halverson.
Fall 2011 semester filled with challenges, growth
Published December 16, 2011
UW-River Falls has had some low points this fall semester, but a lot of growth has also happened and the University is looking forward.
UWRF students connect with others through video games
Published December 16, 2011
Hundreds of UW-River Falls students travel abroad each year, where they will interact and communicate with people from different cultures. Others do that every night, without even having to leave the dorms.
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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
Swimming and diving anticipate close finish
Published December 16, 2011
The Falcon men’s and women’s swimming and diving team have had a competitive season and are anticipating a close finish, Head Coach Ryan Hawke said.
Etcetera
Harrelson gives riveting, fleshed-out performance
Published December 16, 2011
Woody Harrelson is a multi-dimensional actor who brings his “A” game in this new film. Set in the late 1990s, Dave Brown, played by Harrelson, is a part of the Rampart division that is trying to figure out a scandal from years ago that involves Brown, by possibly proving that he is a crooked cop.
Viewpoints
As semester closes, students should plan for future
Published December 16, 2011
Many students will agree that this semester seems to have flown by, and as the end approaches we here at the Student Voice wish to encourage successful utilization of time over the course of J-Term. Some students will spend the majority of their break working, others will be taking courses, the lucky few will be spending time abroad, whereas some will enjoy their time simply relaxing. Regardless of what is on the docket for you, it is never too early to start planning ahead.
Around Wisconsin
News from other University of Wisconsin campuses.
Madison (Badger Herald)
Student Judiciary denies CFACT complaint
SSFC fines MCSC for policy violation
Ward says resources use is key to address budget cuts
Milwaukee (The UWM Post)
Senate fights over separation of powers — UPDATED
Needing a little of “Michael’s secret stuff”
Oshkosh (Advance-Titan)
Titan cards no longer valid form of voter identification
Taste of Oshkosh Highlights Student Clubs
Naked Juice no longer a flex meal option
Parkside (The Ranger News)
A New Outlook for The Ranger News
Stout (Stoutonia)
Headlines
Cascade Avenue to be renovated next semester before spring break (Dec 16, 2011)
Student Senate president accomplishes goals, looks to future (Dec 16, 2011)
New email overhaul settled, reactions mixed (Dec 16, 2011)
New technology introduces potential students to campus (Dec 16, 2011)
UWRF fall commencement to be held Dec. 18 at Knowles (Dec 09, 2011)
Falcon ‘Good Works’ initiative helping River Falls community (Dec 16, 2011)
UWRF rugby team reaching new heights (Oct 28, 2011)
Professional ‘dream teams’ fail to live up to expectations (Oct 14, 2011)
UWRF Falcon athletic update (Sep 30, 2011)
Falcon football looks to move forward under Coach Walker (Sep 23, 2011)
Early morning pranking in a forgotten cemetery (Dec 17, 2011)
A surprise holiday to brighten the last week of school (Dec 16, 2011)
Staying stress free, getting enough sleep essential for finals (Dec 16, 2011)
The benefits of productivity, making the most out of this J-Term break (Dec 16, 2011)
Special thanks to unknown hero (Dec 16, 2011)
Presenting the UWRF class of fall ’11 (Dec 16, 2011)
Final voyage explores hidden wonders of island state (Dec 16, 2011)
Bring some holiday cheer to your life with these cookie tips, tricks (Dec 16, 2011)
Muddled, confusing plot holds back otherwise strong film (Dec 16, 2011)
Student Voice editor spends day in life of UWRF chancellor (Dec 09, 2011)
