<![CDATA[Racquet - Opinions RSS]]> http://www.theracquet.net/se/racquet-opinions-rss-1.778155 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 15:02:27 -0400 en <![CDATA[Katie Martin: A big thanks to Dr. Bryan]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/katie-martin-a-big-thanks-to-dr-bryan-1.1472066

By: The NMT class of 2011


and nbsp; The Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) program has been in the chemistry department practically since its inception, but next year it will be making a move to the h...

]]> Tue, 4 May 2010 12:17:23 -0400 1.1472066 The Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) program has been in the chemistry department practically since its inception, but next year it will be making a move to the h...]]> The NMT class of 2011 Viewpoint <![CDATA[Pam Jensen: plasma donation no donation at all]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/pam-jensen-plasma-donation-no-donation-at-all-1.1341782

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The article in last week's Racquet about 'donating and rdquo; plasma begs a response. and nbsp; There are at least 13 uses of the words 'donate and rdquo; or 'donor and rdquo; in the article, along with several references to 'getting paid and rdquo; for t...

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Viewpoint <![CDATA[Neil Ferris: "How to get your girlfriend to watch sports" offensive]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/neil-ferris-how-to-get-your-girlfriend-to-watch-sports-offensive-1.1341781

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Viewpoint <![CDATA[Census Consensus]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/census-consensus-1.1341777

By: The Editors


You may have noticed the commotion in Whitney Center, and, while it has been only ten years since the last Census, most students can't, and probably wouldn't want to, reme...

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:14:05 -0400 1.1341777 You may have noticed the commotion in Whitney Center, and, while it has been only ten years since the last Census, most students can't, and probably wouldn't want to, reme...]]> The Editors Viewpoint <![CDATA[Schmidt and Dill have the right qualifications, experience]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/schmidt-and-dill-have-the-right-qualifications-experience-1.1312094

By: By concerned current and past senators


Current and past Student Senators Brock Bennett, Nick Herro, Josh Lieder, Andy Schauer, Jake Gietman, Drew Heying, Olivia Radke, David Wermedal write, On April 13th students will be electing a new president and vice president. and nbsp; While all of t...

]]> Thu, 8 Apr 2010 17:20:52 -0400 1.1312094 By concerned current and past senators Viewpoint <![CDATA[Schmidt and Dill will use common sense in representing students]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/schmidt-and-dill-will-use-common-sense-in-representing-students-1.1312086

By: The editors


A $2,500 bike-powered concert isn't the only reason The Racquet is endorsing Eric Schmidt and Kyle Dill rather than their opponents to represent the UW-La Crosse student body as president and vice president for the next year, but it perfectly symbolize...

]]> Thu, 8 Apr 2010 17:16:54 -0400 1.1312086 The editors Viewpoint <![CDATA[Let the games begin]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/let-the-games-begin-1.1270088

By: the editors


As the ten-day student furlough commonly called spring break dwindles, students are dreading the onset of part two of the semester, and the Student Association is bracing for its annual election season--elections that sometimes seem m...

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:04:47 -0400 1.1270088 As the ten-day student furlough commonly called spring break dwindles, students are dreading the onset of part two of the semester, and the Student Association is bracing for its annual election season--elections that sometimes seem m...]]> the editors Viewpoint <![CDATA[Jeff Steele: Meal plan misery]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/jeff-steele-meal-plan-misery-1.1126334

By: Jeff Steele

Frustrated with campus meal plans?

and nbsp;As curious college students, there comes a time when our inquisitive nature takes hold and we find ourselves rejecting the reality around us, allowing us to infer our own conclusions. This is otherwise known as t...

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:19:09 -0500 1.1126334 and nbsp;As curious college students, there comes a time when our inquisitive nature takes hold and we find ourselves rejecting the reality around us, allowing us to infer our own conclusions. This is otherwise known as t...]]> Jeff Steele Viewpoint <![CDATA[Nik Nelson: No, really. It's not so bad]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/nik-nelson-no-really-it-s-not-so-bad-1.1092783

By: Nik Nelson

A common sense life lesson

My grandfather grew up broke and only had personal experience to his credit, and he made a living with his own hands that provided for his family vacations and activities. He never extended an e...

]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:08:10 -0500 1.1092783 My grandfather grew up broke and only had personal experience to his credit, and he made a living with his own hands that provided for his family vacations and activities. He never extended an e...]]> Nik Nelson Viewpoint <![CDATA[Welcome back]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/welcome-back-1.1092745

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As students return from break and look forward to the routine of another semester, The Racquet is also looking ahead. This semester will bring many important goings-on around campus and in the community, from groundbreaking on and nbsp;the new residence ...

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Viewpoint <![CDATA[Off the Record...]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/off-the-record-1.1087378

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The Racquet's editors tell you the unvarnished truth

Students, faculty, and staff pay hundreds of dollars per year to park on campus. We pay thousands in tuition, and the state kicks in a good share, too. So why is it students who park in the ramshackle gravel lots between Wimberly Hall and La Crosse Stree...

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Viewpoint <![CDATA[Confessions of a college student]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/confessions-of-a-college-student-1.945221

By: Kelleen Nolan

Will our generation be any different?

Liza Potts, a 35-year-old professor at Old Dominion University believes that her generation has taken on the cynicism of their parents toward the current job market....

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:04:59 -0500 1.945221 Liza Potts, a 35-year-old professor at Old Dominion University believes that her generation has taken on the cynicism of their parents toward the current job market....]]> Kelleen Nolan Viewpoint <![CDATA[Making sense of all the confusion]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/making-sense-of-all-the-confusion-1.945218

By: Chris Rochester

Can we balance idealism and pragmatism?

With all the protests, angry debate, and even ill-will, it's good to know we can make a difference simply by changing ourselves, as Awareness Through Performance advocates....

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By: From the editors


The Racquet editors tell you the inside story...

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:32 -0500 1.945217 From the editors Viewpoint <![CDATA[Plenty of "thanks" to go around]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/plenty-of-thanks-to-go-around-1.945216

By: From the editors


As we get ready to leave for our two-day respite from classes (two days that we've damn well earned), we look back over a rapidly evaporating semester and find many things to give thanks for....

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:59:10 -0500 1.945216 From the editors Viewpoint <![CDATA[One crappy year]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/one-crappy-year-1.795459 Good riddance to a rough 365 days

So summer vacation is history and we're all back to the drudgery of classes. But did you even get a chance to enjoy summer amid the pessimism, chilly weather, and constant bad news?...

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Pay-to-print, so far, is a debacle

Mary Malahy expresses The Racquet's frustration over pay-to-print...

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Viewpoint <![CDATA[Appreciating a century of history]]> http://www.theracquet.net/viewpoint/appreciating-a-century-of-history-1.795426

By: Kelleen Nolan


Kelleen Nolan looks back at the last century...

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:57:46 -0400 1.795426 Kelleen Nolan looks back at the last century...]]> Kelleen Nolan Viewpoint