John Ready, UW-L Art Department faculty member and gallery director, poses by one of his pieces of 'over-sized jewelry that was displayed on Milwaukee's River Walk a few years ago. Friday was the opening of his new exhibit 'John Ready: Works on P...

Outstanding overall academic performance. Commendable admission rates. Excellent freshman retention and graduation rates. Sound familiar? It may be due to the fact that this university exemplifies all of these characteristics, which a...

Cartwright Student Center, considered to be the heart of campus, houses numerous student base organizations including CAB, Valhalla Theatre, and of course, the beloved Racquet. Yet potential plans...

The Casino lures patrons with its bright, authentic sign and keeps them with great service and surroundings, contrary to the message of the sign. Many students have ride the bus or walk past this memorable storefront downtown, but more should actually ...

Officers from different colleges within UW-La Crosse are represented along with advocates for clubs and organizations, trying to get their voices heard. As the university strives to make UW-L a top contender academically in the UW ...

It is the third week into the new semester, and my worst fear as a college student has been realized, a computer virus. It is next to the equivalent of catching pink eye from your roommate's pillow or that pesky rash you got after Halloween night. No o...

Joe Gow. We all know the name, and most of us have seen him face to face, but who really is the man behind the title of Chancellor of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse? Chancellor ]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2770398 News Gow.  We all know the name, and most of us have seen him face to face, but who really is the man behind the title of Chancellor of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse? Chancellor Hannah Kepros News http://www.theracquet.net/news/all-of-the-lights-1.2770392 Julie Schneider
Album Encounters laser-light show gain recognition

Stars and constellations are just some of the attributes that the planetarium offers the UW-La Crosse and local community. Along with educational programs, the entertaining laser-light show has become well known and loved by many spectators. Bob Alle...

Students, faculty, staff and community members helped move out Drake Hall students on Feb. 3 and Feb. 4. About 132 students were moved out of the hall, and the rest are expected to move out Feb. 10 (noon to 6 ]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2770389 News News http://www.theracquet.net/news/students-in-exile-1.2770384 Sarah Odden
A new club on campus is working toward taking their home back

It is of great hope that the need to stand up for basic human rights is something all of UW-La Crosse can agree on. But, for those who have personally been affected by human rights abuses, the need to fight for what is just is that much more real. T...

...

...

Finding a parking spot on the UW-La Crosse campus can be tricky and frustrating, especially without a parking permit. After conducting a parking study in 2002, an idea of pursuing a parking ramp was proposed and approved. The ramp will be place...

UW-La Crosse alumnus Reed Grimm made it to Hollywood on American Idol season 11 after auditioning in Pittsburgh with 'As Days Go By,' the theme song from Family Matters. Grimm is pictured here performing with his band, Shoeless Revolution, for a ...

Dr. Greg Wegner: Wisconsin Professor of the Year Congratulations to History Professor Greg Wegner in winning the 2011 Wisconsin Profes...

Centennial and Eagle Hall have recently gained bragging rights for being the most modern and up to date buildings on UW-La Crosse's campus, but it will not be long before another building garners that same integrity. What lucky building is being chosen...

It's not every day that students of UW-La Cross get to chat with the First Lady through a phone call. For President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, his wife, Michelle Obama, engaged in a state wide conference call with several universities in Wisc...

UW-La Crosse is starting off spring semester a bit warmer than usual this time around, as 271 Drake Hall residents woke abruptly to fire alarms sounding at 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. Residents fl...

The timeless sound of sleigh bells ringing upon entering a department store during the holiday season is back once again this year. The Salvation Army's Red Kettles are outside almost every store imaginable with a smiling volunteer, who is hoping to co...

Last week, the Student Senators were treated to a special speaker when State Senator of the 32nd District Jennifer Shilling arrived to address the representatives of the student body. This was also an opportunity to let students voice their concerns wi...