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Gow reflects on first full year at UW-L

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last week Chancellor Joe Gow sat down and shared his reflections about this year. Overall, Gow expressed extreme gratitude for his position at UW-L.
"In my life I have never had a more invigorating and exciting year," Gow said. "It's really amazing to be Chancellor of this University and all that goes with it.

Pepsi money allocation process approved

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a deal signed at the end of the 2007 spring semester, UW-L agreed with the Pepsi Corporation to offer only Pepsi products in the University's on-campus vending machines in return for a $490,000 no-competition bonus paid in equal installments over seven years.

Food poisoning rumors calm down

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The afternoon of April 24th marked the start of rumors of food poisoning that recently spread throughout the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse campus. One rumor that began to sprout was that it was food poisoning from the chicken and/or the lettuce on campus.

Me, myself, and culture

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Friday, May 9th, a combined Communications and Theatre Arts class will give a performance, entitled "Autoethnography: Me, Myself, and Culture." The performance is the final product of a semester long experiment, in which theatre arts and communication studies were combined into one course for the first time.

RHAC ends a productive year

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Residence Hall Association Counsel has accomplished many things for the campus of UW-L during the 2007-2008 school year.
The Specific Issues committee addressed safety issues such as getting more AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators) on campus. Next year, windows will be installed in the computer lab doors.

UW-L students present research at national conference

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On April 10-12, the 2008 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) took place in Salisbury, Maryland. Ten faculty and 24 students from UW-L attended the conference, with students presenting a variety of research projects from a variety of disciplines.

New senate faces eligibility concerns

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Once Student Senate finishes its New Business Wednesday, Student Association President Fred Ludwig will swear in President-elect Derek Kockler and Vice-President-elect Kyle O'Brien, who may face roadblocks from the start.
Much of what happens tonight depends on a vote by the outgoing Senate about restructuring some aspects of the Board of Directors of the Student Association, the non-elected student officials who help in governing campus.

UW-L Progressives sponsor transportation workshop

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer is right around the corner, and with it will come many changes. Many students will be going home, spending less time studying, and spending more time working. Some things will not change so much however - among them, high gas prices and the realities of climate change- contributing pollutants.

Plumbing projects

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cartwright Center will be open on a limited basis this summer because of a major million-dollar plumbing project.
The project will cost an estimated $1,030,609 and involves a new dishwasher and plumbing.
Director of University Centers Larry Ringgenberg said the reason for initiating the project is due to the age of the building and high amounts of beverage acidity.

Point-Counterpoint

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's time to make this campus healthy for everyone

I feel as though it is time to readdress the idea of making this campus smoke-free. Walking to class with smoke in my face from the person ahead is not my choice. Walking out of class into a cloud of smoke from the people 15 feet away from the entry to the building is not my choice.

Point-Counterpoint

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Regulating smokers will not improve campus atmosphere

Smoking bans are lucrative and seem like a great idea at first. This is why every state in the union has some sort of smoking ban in place, whether it is statewide or city-specific. Although I have not had a cigarette in roughly three months, I did smoke cigarettes for about two years.

Humor Me

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Think happy thoughts, think happy thoughts.
I am not trying to fly or anything, just survive this last week of classes. Every semester I think the same thing, "Why am I doing this?"
I sit for the umpteenth hour in front of my laptop screen, vision blurred, fingers cramped, and legs atrophied, surrounded by a fortress of research books taller than me.

Confessions of a college student

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What happened to this, ladies? I go on facebook and find this quote on countless girls profiles, followed by statements like, "look mom, I'm a drunken slut," next to "I am single, and I'm gonna enjoy it because it doesn't mean I'm not good enough for anyone, it means no one is good enough for me.

Props & Drops

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

*Props to being finished with classes.

X Drops to exam week.

*Props to Big Brown for winning Saturday's Kentucky Derby

X Drops to having to euthanise Eight Belles after she broke both front ankles

*Props to Iron Man for scoring more than $100 million

Your Voice

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The week of April 28th was Cover the Uninsured Week. Cover the Uninsured Week is a national effort that seeks to bring attention to the fact that too many Americans are living without health insurance. Statistics show that 47 million Americans, including over nine million children, lack health care coverage.

Today's world crushes the human spirit

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

These last few weeks of the semester have been quite emotional for me. I will soon be left behind to linger at UW-L for one more year while I bid farewell to a great number of graduating friends with whom I've inhabited this campus for the past four years.

Iron Man delivers a surprising and triumphant cinematic adventure

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I am not going to lie to you, I was not excited for Iron Man. In fact, I was dreading seeing it. "Another crappy superhero movie, just what I need," was one of the thoughts going through my head. I hadn't seen a good traditional superhero movie since Spider-Man 2 and had since lost faith in the genre.

Miss Tess: music off the beaten path

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While sitting in a darkened lounge as the sun began to set, a reserved-looking Miss Tess could be seen vocalizing the same life struggles many of us go through. She was accompanied by saxophonist Alec Spiegelman and bassist Paul Dilley. Her voice was deep, rounded with the raspy quality of a classic blues singer, a voice she used to give a soul to the mixture of swing, blues, and big band collaboration.

UW-L Symphony Orchestra to hold final concert

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A world premier, Beethoven's Triple Concerto, and a dramatic opera filled with love, jealousy, and bribes - all of these are part of the UW-L Symphony Orchestra's final concert of the year at 7:30pm this Thursday, May 8th.
The Symphony is closing its year with an exciting concert.

The College State of Mind: Health during and after the crazy years

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The end is near! You can almost see it now, the light at the end of the tunnel! Summer is almost here-- just a couple more crucial weeks of classes and exams remain before we all grasp the freedoms of summer vacation. I get exited just thinking about it! Over the past two semesters you have filled your head with countless new facts, concepts, principles, theories, perspectives, strategies, and skills that relate to your respective fields of study.

Female Celebrities are Taking Over Health!

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the rise of health-conscious research and practices in the past decade, it seems like diets, exercise, and body types are becoming the biggest buzz in TV, books, and magazines. Numerous women celebrities have taken notice of this sudden popularity and shared their own experiences to help transform women and men worldwide into glamorous, healthy human beings.

Health + Wealth

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Centuries ago if you were overweight it represented a higher status in society. Being overweight meant you could afford food and lots of it. However, in today's society you must be thin. And while being thin may bring a higher social status, being healthy can make you richer.

Two teams represent UW-L at ACIS Nationals

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

From April 25 to April 27, two teams represented the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse at the 2008 Pontiac American Collegiate Intramural Sports (ACIS) Basketball Championships on the campus of North Carolina State in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both teams won their gender's respective regional tournament held at the REC, and represented UW-L at the national tournament.

Track teams sweep WIAC Outdoor Championships

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UW-La Crosse women's and men's track & field teams swept the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Outdoor Championships Saturday afternoon at UW-Eau Claire. The Eagles' women's squad captured its second straight WIAC title with 192.0 points while UW-Eau Claire was second with 158.

2008 Beijing Olympic Preview

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the start of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics just over three months away, China is getting ready for one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
China has been preparing for the Games ever since they received the bid in 2001. All of the construction has been completed, including Beijing National Stadium which holds 80,000 people.

Army right on in letting Campbell compete

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

One of the stories circulating around the recent NFL Draft is centered on pick 218. The seventh round pick of the Detroit Lions, Army safety Caleb Campbell, set a precedent for athletics at one of America's finest military institutions.
If Campbell makes the Lions' roster for the 2008 season, he will be able to compete immediately under the new "Alternative Service Option", started by the Army in 2005.

Brewers lose Gallardo

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Watching the play unfold in last Thursday's Brewers game, it had the looks of a gruesome injury. I have witnessed my fair share of ACL tears first hand, and that was my initial reaction when Yovani Gallardo took an awkward tumble across the first base line, trying to dodge a lunging Prince Fielder and a sliding Reed Johnson.

Celtics success is bittersweet

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick. Like the methodical creeping feeling of death to an old man, time is slowly ticking away on Kevin Garnett's basketball career.
Back in 1994 (was it really that long ago?), 'Da Kid' was plucked straight out of high school. Now 'Da Kid' has become a future Hall of Famer and impact player, and is not that far away from the twilight of his career, which may come without him getting a championship ring.

WPBC competitors fare well

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Two male members of the WPBC (weightlifting, powerlifting and bodybuilding club) competed in several contests over the past few weeks. Peter Fitschen, a senior biochemistry and pre-pharmacy major and Kyle Hampton, a junior pre-physical therapy major, competed in the 2008 OCB 45th Parallel on April 12 in Gaylord, Michigan.

Baseball falls to Viterbo in Copeland Cup

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UW-La Crosse baseball team fell 14-4 to city-rival Viterbo University Tuesday night at Copeland Park in the Wells Fargo Copeland Cup. The Eagles fall to 15-18 on the season while the V-Hawks improve to 26-14.
UW-L took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first on Darren O'Donnell's two-run single scoring Storm Gram and Matt Trocke.

Top 5

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

1. Men's Track and Field
The UW-L men's track and field team continued it's dominance, winning an unprecedented 18th straight outdoor WIAC Championship. That came on the heels of an indoor WIAC Championship and the school's 14th NCAA Division III Indoor Championship

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Men's Track makes it 18 in a row

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UW-La Crosse men's track & field team captured its 18th straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Outdoor Championship Saturday afternoon at UW-Eau Claire. The Eagles, who have now won 30 of the last 31 outdoor conference meets, finished with 191.

Women's Track wins second straight

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UW-La Crosse women's track & field team captured its second straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Outdoor Championship Saturday afternoon at UW-Eau Claire. The Eagles, who have now won nine of the last 11 outdoor conference meets, finished with 192.

Softball eliminated from WIAC Tournament

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UW-La Crosse softball team was eliminated from the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Tournament Saturday night with a 15-4 loss to UW-Platteville. The Eagles, the tournament's sixth-seed, fell 11-3 in six innings in their first game of the day against UW-Eau Claire.

Go Camping: Simple Suggestions for an Amateur

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is easy to get caught up in daydreams of the ideal summer day when you are buckling under the pressure of too many finals and desperate for an escape from school. But when the final books are returned and last suitcases are packed, you are usually greeted with the reality that you will be holding down at least a couple jobs this summer in a frantic scramble to pay next semester's tuition.

Scarves, Scarves, Scarves: A Summer Must Have

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Even with summer's rising temperatures, scarves are back into fashion.
What started as a "sweat cloth" or sudarium to wipe necks and faces, developed into a diverse men's fashion accessory even within ancient Rome. Whether knotted to a belt or worn around the neck or shoulder, the scarf has since then become synonymous with women's fashion.

You Are Invited To A Global Celebration: The 2008 Summer Olympic Games Are Here!

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Every four years, the citizens of the world come together for one of the most spectacular displays of sport competition in history. Dating back to ancient Greece, the Olympics have long stood as a symbol of peace and cooperation that today rises above international conflict and war.

Summertime Activities in La Crosse

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Despite the recent rain that seems to be never ending, summer will be here soon. Students will have some much deserved rest and relaxation and the lucky ones get to head straight to work after finals are over.
Before getting too caught up in the routine of summer jobs and classes, make the best of the wonderful weather with some unique summer activities.

Keeping Your Hair Healthy in the Summer Heat

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now that warmer weather is finally here, all that we want to do is get outside and enjoy the amazing weather. But while we may love hanging out in the sun, we may not love what it does to our hair. There are several things you can do to keep your hair in top shape for the summer.

Wearing Lip Gloss May Be Linked To Cancer!

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Remember Lil' Mama's song Lip Gloss? How she persuades you that her "lip gloss is cool, My lip gloss is poppin'?" Recent studies have shown that wearing lip-gloss could increase the chance of cancer.
Many of us know lip-gloss as a cosmetic product, which is primarily used to give lips a shiny touch and something of a faint color.

Racquet

Gow reflects on first full year at UW-L

Pepsi money allocation process approved

Food poisoning rumors calm down

Me, myself, and culture

RHAC ends a productive year

UW-L students present research at national conference

New senate faces eligibility concerns

UW-L Progressives sponsor transportation workshop

Plumbing projects

Point-Counterpoint

Point-Counterpoint

Humor Me

Confessions of a college student

Props & Drops

*Your Voice*

Today's world crushes the human spirit

Iron Man delivers a surprising and triumphant cinematic adventure

Miss Tess: music off the beaten path

UW-L Symphony Orchestra to hold final concert

The College State of Mind: Health during and after the crazy years

Female Celebrities are Taking Over Health!

Health + Wealth

Two teams represent UW-L at ACIS Nationals

Track teams sweep WIAC Outdoor Championships

2008 Beijing Olympic Preview

Army right on in letting Campbell compete

Brewers lose Gallardo

Celtics success is bittersweet

WPBC competitors fare well

Baseball falls to Viterbo in Copeland Cup

Top 5

Men's Track makes it 18 in a row

Women's Track wins second straight

Softball eliminated from WIAC Tournament

Go Camping: Simple Suggestions for an Amateur

Scarves, Scarves, Scarves: A Summer Must Have

You Are Invited To A Global Celebration: The 2008 Summer Olympic Games Are Here!

Summertime Activities in La Crosse

Keeping Your Hair Healthy in the Summer Heat

Wearing Lip Gloss May Be Linked To Cancer!

Your Voice