The Super Bowl has come and gone, but why should the fantastically, fabulous, fun snack foods die? Men, when we watch a game like the Super Bowl or anything that is hard-hitting, gut-wrenching, smash-mouth sports related, we want a snack that will real...

Super bowl XLVI was a nail biter of a game. But, I know a lot of people who didn't even bother watching the super bowl because of the teams involved, the national audience still reached and estimated...

Christa Booman recently placed 10 in the All-Around Competition at the NCAA Division I North Central Regional at the University of Denver. An outstanding athlete, The Racquet wanted to get to know ...

According to 2010 UW-L graduate Dan Laurent success in academics and in athletics are based on the mindset that the individual puts into every task that presents itself. Laurent's mindset must have been one of excellence because the Biochemistr...

On Tuesday, Jan. 24 UW-La Crosse senior Andy Novak, senior Danielle Ellingson and senior Sarah Swanson were named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2770590 Sports Ellingson and senior Sarah Swanson were named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ( Mackenzie Hautala Sports http://www.theracquet.net/sports/cheers-chants-and-claps-1.2728436 Jonny Brennan
By: Jonny BrennanUW-L traditions keep athletes sharp

In the world of sports, traditions and, superstitions are one of the only things that transcend generations and gender. Athletes of all levels in every sport participate in diff erent types ...

Unless your league is crazy and plays in Week 17 (which, make no mistake, is crazy), this week is either the final one of the regular season or the first week of the playoffs. Consequently, it's not a time to get too cute by picking up obscure fr...

Rushing down the vertical fall of an icy path, wearing nothing but a skintight body suit, where it's so cold that your breath makes icicles and you have to dig the edges of your skis or snowboard, praying to get around neon colored poles. You're also b...

After 18 wonderful seasons coaching volleyball here at UW-La Crosse, Sheila Perkins is retiring. Perkins has accomplished a lot in her 18 seasons at UW-L, including a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Association Conference (]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 1.2728307 Sports Dylan Noack Sports http://www.theracquet.net/sports/winter-s-greatest-pastime-1.2728306 Jonathan Cook
By: Jonathan CookSki and snowboard club prepares to hit slopes

Looking for a great way to get out and enjoy the winter? Look no further, because the UW-La Crosse Ski and Snowboard Club is preparing a ton of events and trips to keep the boredom away this winter. All are welcome regardless of experience. Currently, ...

The 1967 world champion amateur bowler is Jack Connaughton,a 22 year-old WSU-L senior. Jack beat Japan's Kazuo 1.2718719 Sports Connaughton,a 22 year-old WSU-L senior. Jack beat Japan's Kazuo December 8, 1967 Sports http://www.theracquet.net/sports/packers-choose-marching-chiefs-to-perform-at-championship-game-1.2718716 December 1, 1967
In 1967, the entertainment was our own Marching Band!

If the Green Bay Packers win the Western Division Championship game Dec. 23, the WSU-L marching band, the Marching Cheifs, will be performing during half-time at the NFL championship game on Dec. 3...

The UW-La Crosse Women's Basketball Team is gearing up for another strong season this year. Last season marked one of the best seasons in decades, earning the first 20+ winning season since the 1987-88 team. In the entire UW-L history, only six teams h...

Journalism: it's a field where you find English, communications and even sports management majors. Each one has the necessary skills and attributes to create great articles and compelling stories. But what about a person who is involved with economics?...

As October wraps up and the cold weather becomes the norm, some UW-La Crosse athletes hang up their jerseys while others prepare for something much more gratifying. The UW-L community should be proud that five athletic teams will or have already part...

UW-La Crosse Women's Soccer beat the UW-Stout Blue Devils 1-0 on Saturday, Oct. 29. UW-L player Courtney Weber, #21, maintains possession of the ball against UW-Stout player Grace Salwasser, #5....

Dressed in matching pink uniforms with white trim, the ladies of the UW-La Crosse women's volleyball team squared up against conference rival UW-Oshkosh at Mitchell Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 19 for the team's 'Diggin' Pink' event. The annual ...

'I really enjoyed our 'Playing for a Cause' game because it's a good feeling to know that by doing something that I love, I can be benefitting an organization that has such a great impact on t...

Six former UW-La Crosse athletes were inducted into the campus Wall of Fame for their great achievements as student athletes last Saturday, Oct. 15. The six athletes include Richard W. Trickel (19...

Mississippi Valley Mayhem puts a modern spin on the old-school game of women's roller derby that so many people are familiar with. This energetic game is played under the rules of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association and can be played on any flat...