Program puts on “Money Smart” week
There are a lot of programs around campus that students can become active in. The hardest part is becoming aware of what is available that pertains and interests each individual. The Racquet is here to make it a bit easier. Showcased this week is the “It Make$ Cents” financial literacy program.
This semester, UW-La Crosse’s Campus Climate put on the Brown Bag Lunch Film Series. A clip or movie is shown at each event followed by discussion and thoughts in general about the topic that is shown. Some of the past topics include heterosexism and immigration.
Kony 2012 signs can be seen all over campus and on surrounding streets. Everyone is aware of the Youtube video that exploded over countless social media sites; however, recent accusations have risen across the nation that the campaign is a misleading.
On Friday, April 20, UW-La Crosse English Professor Dr. Stephen L. Mann explored the world of linguistics by conducting and sharing his research surrounding gender, language and social class perceptions and issues. Mann’s presentation, entitled, “Perfect example of a Country Queen: Gay American English and the American South,” focused on the relationship between “sounding southern” and “sounding gay.
Have you ever shared clothing with a roommate? Friend? Sibling? If you’re lucky enough to know someone close to your size, expanding your wardrobe by being welcome into another is a great way to enhance your style and add new pieces. What if you could trade in the clothing you don’t like for gently used clothing that you love? Well.
Since our college existence can sometimes be full of drama, acting, and theatrical performances, leave it to the talented to give us the real show. And where better to look, than our very own Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts, at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Chancellor Joe Gow hosted an open forum this past Friday, the 20th, to answer questions and address any possible concerns that faculty, staff, and administration may have had about the happenings here at UW-La Crosse. Chancellor Gow started the forum off by assuring the audience that UW- L strongly believes in shared governance, and that this university finds solutions to problems through using collaborative efforts, not just a one-sided opinion or stance.
It’s that time of year again! Voting season finally arrived and UW-La Crosse students played their part this year in making their campus a better place. The elections held on April 10th, 2012 decided three major referendums as well as electing several new student leaders for the upcoming term in the fall.
Walking is simple, for the most part, aside from occasionally tripping when walking out of Graff’s side doors. We walk everyday. We don’t think about it. There is no voice in our head that says, “Left foot down, pick up right leg, place a foot away from current stable foot…” Yet, there is nothing more taken for granted by those who are able.
It has become increasingly known that college tuition has skyrocketed, and this has left a lot of students in difficult monetary situations. The solution for most students: student loans. Loans are a great alternative to paying for all costs up front.
REC program offers students reduced equipment rates
Outdoor Connection is a program at the Recreational Eagle Center (REC) that provides many services that include equipment rental, equipment purchasing advice, trips and seminars, skills training, the Green Bike rental program, and a resource library complete with maps, guide books, instruction and periodicals.
Every twenty minutes a child is diagnosed with autism. That’s three children an hour, 72 a day, 504 a week....thousands each month. If this number astounds you and you feel inspired to help the cause, look no further. This Saturday, April 14th at 9 a.
The student senate had a lot of ground to cover last week in preparation for voting day for the Student Center Referendum on April 10th. New business for the senate included the Resolution Removing Committee Standing Times. Jason Krug authorized this resolution specifying that a certain list of committees, “in consultation with their committee member and advisors, create meeting times on a semester by semester, bias.
Jonathan Baker shares his research on human adaptation to UW-L
In Port O’Call last Thursday evening, April 5th, students and faculty eagerly gathered to view UW-La Crosse Professor Jonathan Baker’s presentation, which focused on human adaptation to costal environments as well as the analysis of pre-historic animal remains on the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
Chartwells’ contract to expire
A new year typically goes hand-in-hand with new developments, both academically and socially. These changes may include up to date clubs, organizations, and recently hired professors who infuse our classes with unique and perhaps unfamiliar teaching styles, helping to progress UW-La Crosse intellectually.
April is autism awareness month and Alpha Xi Delta showed their support by lighting up the clock tower blue with the help of blue tissue paper and blue light bulbs. Members participated in the “Light it up Blue campaign that occurs worldwide on April 2 every year since 2007.
This week Student Association was faced with tough financial decisions as the distribution of student funds was put into question. SUFAC (Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee) is responsible for properly distributing funds from student segregated fees set aside for eligible programs on campus.
UW-La Crosse makes College of Science and Health administrative changes
Familiar faces have recently filled two dean positions and one director position here at UW-La Crosse. Bruce Riley, Marcie Wycloff-Horn, and Bruce May will contribute much knowledge and experience to the College of Science and Health, the College of Business Administration, and the School of Education.
“The Buried Life” visits UW-L to encourage students
The line twisted through Cartwright Center last Tuesday as students anticipated the opening of Valhalla Theater to see the boys of “The Buried Life.” Between students and local La Crosse residents, the theater was close to hitting maximum capacity. Duncan Penn, Jonnie Pen, Ben Nemtin, and Dave Lingwood make up the cast of MTV’s hit show “The Buried Life”, which premiered in early 2010.
Teen death ignites student activism
Partially concealed beneath hooded sweatshirts, an assemblage of UW-La Crosse students treaded through the streets of campus while distributing bags of skittles to bystanders and yielding signs with phrases ranging from “End Racism” to “Do I Look Suspicious?” These activists and passionate individuals were battling for the punishment of 17-year-old Florida native Trayvon Martin’s assassin, George Zimmerman.
Fantastic news for go-kart enthusiasts, appalling information for UW-La Crosse’s avid runners: the Recreational Eagle Center’s four-lane running track has been voted on to be stripped away and replaced with concrete to accommodate a brand new, state of the art go-kart raceway The deciding vote was secured by UW-L’s Chancellor (and running aficionado!) Joe Gow.
Students encouraged to get pregnant for fiscal concerns
As government officials have been debating the necessity of birth control and other safe sex instruments, UW-La Crosse administrators have been encouraging their own female students to toss those condoms and birth control pills out and take a chance! Not only does being pregnant bring a new, precious human being into this world - it provides fast cash! Wonda Dunkin, financial aid officer, has made some compelling remarks encouraging pre-marital sex.
Whitney Center to open bar in basement of popular eatery
It’s finally happened! After weeks of debating between Student Senate and faculty Chartwells has agreed to install a bar in the Whitney Center basement. UW-La Crosse is notorious for their drinking habits, and the community believed it would be a nice fit in order to begin the movement to push students away from the downtown scene.
After a break from politics, the Student Association jumped right back into business with several important agendas concerning the allocation of funds. The new business started out with the Resolution Approving Green Fund Referendum Language. While several student senators collaborated on this resolution, there was still much to be discussed.
Kathleen Vinehout visited UW-La Crosse on Friday March 23rd to continue her strides for her campaign as governor of our great state of Wisconsin! Vinehout identifies as a strong independent, able to attack our bipartisan system from both sides.
Student Association ad a busy week approving several important resolutions before they dismissed for spring break. While the extended agenda of new business resolutions made for a long meeting, they contained important improvements to look forward to after break.
UW-L’s newest edition steals spotlight
Centennial Hall is to receive the 2011 Department of State Facilities Best Project Award on March 21st. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s newest academic building was selected by the Wisconsin State Department of Facilities as the best designed and constructed building throughout the entire state of Wisconsin in 2011.
The Student Association continues its progress for a change on our campus, as details for the upcoming Cartwright Center referendum were discussed on Wednesday February, 29 2012. Dr. Bob Hetzel, UW-La Crosse Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, presented the financial consequences of rebuilding the Cartwright Center as our new student union versus the setbacks involved in repairing and maintaining our current Cartwright Center.
Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center wins prestigious award
One might think of exotic or foreign places when we think of archaeologists, but here at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, we have our very own Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center. Since 1982 this group has been actively researching and studying archaeological regions of the Upper Mississippi River.
If you're stuck in La Crosse this spring break, never fear! On St. Patrick's Day, there is a list of downtown events to celebrate the Irish in you, or the part that you wish was Irish. The annual Irishfest St. Patrick's Day Parade starts Saturday, March 17 at noon, no matter what the weather! The route travels from Riverside Park, then up to State Street and over to 2nd, and ends at Main Street.
Spoken word artist, Asia, woos the crowd of Relay For Life with his poems about love and life. Guitar crescendos accompany intense moments in stories about beauty, his father and overcoming cancer himself. He also had more light hearted anecdotes including the crowd favorite, "I wanna love you like the 90's" complete with history lesson, 143.
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