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Racquet editors reflect on their experiences at The Racquet and say final goodbyes

Endings provide an array of emotions Endings have a funny way of creeping up on you. Even as recent as spring break I could honestly say that graduation (not to mention leaving The Racquet) wasn’t really on my mind. I knew it was out there in the not to distant future, but I had so much going on that it was very easy to not think about it. Full story

Password pandemonium in Wisconsin

Has a potential employer ever asked you for your Facebook password? The practice of employers, landlords and universities requiring young people to fork over their passwords to email and social media accounts is becoming more of a common practice than you might think. Full story

Sun melts the slush: Clearing up the misconceptions of the “slush fund”

Slush is a word used to describe a soft semi liquid substance, and is also a term incorrectly used to describe the reserve account for the UW System. “The title slush fund is a misconception,” says Nick Bezier, President of UW-La Crosse Student Association. Full story

Crowning Mr. UW-L

Tight spandex, huge muscles, rapping and the National Anthem made up just the beginning of a great night. All of the 14 talented representatives stood up in front of more than 100 students to fight for the title of being the one and only Mr. UW-L. In the end, each person brought unique and hilarious talents to the foreground, but only three contestants came out on top. Full story

Roommates, yoga pants and closing words of wisdom from one feisty eagle

We all think that we are the best roommate. Truth is we’re not. Human nature says we’re flawed whether or not you choose to believe it. The perfect roommate is hard to find and I am a far stretch from it. I’m messy, forgetful and poor with a touch of a constant, uncontrollable outside voice. Full story

Bittersweet farewells

Graduation: a day most of us college students have spent looking forward to since, well, freshman year (and, if you’re shaking your head in disagreement, you’re lying.) No more projects due; no more papers to write; no more evening classes to sit through (if you aren’t planning to attend graduate school). Full story

From the Editor's Desk - 5/9

As the year comes to an end I can’t help but be a touch nostalgic. Where did this year go? It seems like I was just moving on campus and now I’m packing up my belongings and moving on to the next adventure. As cliche as this may seem, this has made me realize how important it is for us to enjoy life; it’s short. Full story

Are the blue lights enough?

We have all seen the infamous campus blue lights scattered between the UW-La Crosse buildings and along sidewalks. Although a wonderful idea at the time of their instillation, confronting the underlying issue of safety has yet to be effectively, fully embraced. Full story

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Be thrifty, be yourself

The advantages to second hand shopping

Hopefully Macklemore’s radio hit “Thrift Shop” hasn’t left all of you completely sick of the second hand clothing scene. Here in La Crosse, there are a vast array of options to explore the shelves for that gem: a $5.00 crew neck that combines a full moon, a pack of wolves and purple lightning to seriously bring out your inner animal spirit which is the ultimate game changer in any social situation. Full story

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Wonderfully uncomfortable

A trip to Candy Land gives students a new experience

On Saturday, April 20, hundreds of students ventured into Candy Land for a night full of talent, laughs, and singles. The UW-L Annual Drag Show was also a tribute to a fabulous UW-L professor who will be leaving after this year. Our own Sara Sullivan, aka Lavender Pearl, was a hilarious co-host of the night’s events. Full story

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Defining "love"

What does it really mean to college students?

Love. It’s a very broad concept, and is a very difficult thing to define. This week, I went around campus and collected your fellow students’ thoughts and opinions on the diverse topic, and came up with a few collaborative definitions and statements about it. Full story

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Aren't you glad this didn't happen to you?

Everyone who has performed in front of an audience is familiar with the pressure one feels to complete a performance perfectly. This drum major was no stranger to pressure, and was ready to perform a complicated piece of choreography with his fellow drum major. Full story

UW-L Track captures WIAC outdoor title

UW-La Crosse Women's and Men’s Track & Field teams captured the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) outdoor titles Saturday afternoon at Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. For the men's track & field squad it was their 23rd consecutive title won. Full story

Include those healthy options and start your spring right

Spring weather finally seems to be right around the corner! Accompanying spring is one of my absolute favorite things. Farmers markets! I love spending my Saturday or Sunday morning strolling through the rows of tables piled high with fresh, local produce. Full story

Draft picks strengthen Packers and Vikings

Since Ted Thompson took over the personnel reigns in Green Bay, the Packers have had a tried and true method of building their team. Thompson proved once again this year why Packer fans should take an incredible interest in the draft. For me, on its face, the Packers first round picked seemed tolerable at best. Full story

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