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.
UW-River Falls offers many different opportunities for students to make the best of their break. As the UWRF website contends, J-Term offers opportunities to sneak in a brief study abroad experience, focus more intensively on a class, or complete a non-credit, professional development course. Focusing on a J-Term course can help you raise your grade point average, graduate sooner, or experience programs your schedule doesn’t allow for during fall or spring.
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Early morning pranking in a forgotten cemetery
Published December 17, 2011
It’s 3 a.m. and I’m hanging from a rope. The rope is attached to the swinging bridge in Glen Park swaying over the Kinnickinnick River. Ultimate trust fall, Mike holds my life in his hands and the blood alcohol level is not in my favor.
A surprise holiday to brighten the last week of school
Published December 16, 2011
When you think of holidays in the month of December, the ones that generally come to mind are St. Nick’s Day and Christmas. Well, I am here to tell you about a December holiday which you have probably never heard of, but could quickly become one of your favorites.
Staying stress free, getting enough sleep essential for finals
Published December 16, 2011
Now that we are just one weekend away from finals week, it is very likely that every student on campus is going to be spending the majority of their time with a textbook, notebook and their homework from over the course of the semester.
The benefits of productivity, making the most out of this J-Term break
Published December 16, 2011
A quick weekend, cramming for finals, wrapping up responsibilities, packing and then going home for the holidays! While a full month off seems to offer endless time to be productive, many students find themselves scrambling the last few days of January to finish their J-Term to-do list.
Learning how to cope with the winter season
Published December 09, 2011
“Oh the weather outside is frightful.” That is definitely true. I took a nap the other day, and when I woke up I felt like I had slept through an entire season. I woke up to a winter wonderland.
Properly dressing for extreme weather conditions
Published December 09, 2011
Happy winter everybody. River Falls now has had their first official, and potentially permanent, snowfall of the season. It’s cold, windy and of course with the ice, it’s definitely slippery. You may look around and see students and staff bundled up in winter jackets, hats, gloves and boots. However, that isn’t always the case.
Christmas tree lights, the history behind a tradition
Published December 09, 2011
Deck the halls, River Falls! We decorate for the holidays every year. It is an enjoyable pastime to decorate and get in the spirit.
Loving your body during the holiday season
Published December 09, 2011
Now that Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas is just around the corner, many worry about weight. Naturally, most people add a few pounds over the holidays, yet the media continues telling them to look thinner, eat less, and appear more attractive with special ‘holiday fashion.’ The problem resides in the fact that Western society expects every person to look like this unattainable image of thin perfection. This holiday season, instead of hating yourself for not looking like pictures in the magazines or for taking that second cookie, learn to love your body and treat it well.
How to acquire an appropriate gift for your most-loved college student
Published December 09, 2011
Around this time of year many a college student is being hounded for information. I’m not talking about education information, but gift information.
Exploring the homeland of an ancient civilization in Cozumel
Published November 11, 2011
Before I begin this week’s travel column, I would like to wish you a happy Veterans Day. I want to extend a personal “thank you” to all veterans, both past and present, dead and living, who have fought for our country and have kept it safe. Now, let’s turn our attention to Cozumel, Mexico.
Letters to the editor
Special thanks to unknown hero
Published December 16, 2011
It was 1:30 a.m. when I went to my car on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. When I got to my car I was greeted with about 3 inches of fresh powder to scrape off, so like any Minnesotan, I grabbed the ice scraper and I went to work. I got the driver’s side pretty clear, but when I stepped on the curb to clean off the passenger side I met my match: ice. I slipped and fell off the curb, and my foot went under my car. I heard a snap and felt an immense amount of pain, more pain than I’d felt before from any normal fall.
Walker administration threatens care for poor
Published December 16, 2011
The Walker administration has set in motion plans to deprive an estimated 53-65,000 Wisconsinites of their access to affordable health care.
Alumna encourages help to close achievement gap
Published December 16, 2011
We often hear about the achievement gap. We know that it exists. But, does it really affect us? Is there anything we can really do to combat it? Well, for Minnesotan students it’s something that affects them before they even enter Kindergarten. They can’t get away from it. A Nov. 20 Minnesota public Radio article states that “The Minnesota Readiness Study fi nds children of color and children who live in poverty are less likely to be considered ready for kindergarten than white students and those living above the poverty line.” That doesn’t sit very well with me. So I did something about it.
Student’s rebuttal to previous letter to editor
Published December 09, 2011
In last week’s edition of the Student Voice, there was a letter to the editor written about the recent inclusion of a pamphlet favoring the pro-life argument in the controversial issue of abortion. In the letter, the writer, as well as others, was outraged that an unbiased paper would include such an insert and his intent stated that he wanted the Voice to know of the insert. I have one simple question to ask. When he was writing that, did he honestly think that an insert could be put into several hundred copies of a paper and no one in the production of our student paper would notice it?
Student Senate has no partisan code
Published November 18, 2011
After reading Mr. Leonard’s letter in the Nov. 4 issue of the Student Voice, I feel it is necessary to set the record straight regarding service on the Student Senate. If one reviewed the Senate Bylaws – the document which, among other things, governs the behavior of Student Senators – one would find no reference to any limit on a person’s right to express their own opinion. To be perfectly clear, there has never been a ‘code’ that limits a Senator’s political affiliation, political opinion, or rights of expression. Mr. Halverson, as well as any other member of the Senate, are allowed to state their opinion in the manner of their choosing. Prohibiting this expression would be a gross violation of the member’s First Amendment rights.
