<![CDATA[Racquet - That's Life RSS]]> http://www.theracquet.net/se/racquet-that-s-life-rss-1.778157 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:14:13 -0400 en <![CDATA[Coal Conversation Continues]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/coal-conversation-continues-1.1428645

By: Jeff Steele

Friday forum with state officials to shed light on question of coal burning at UW-L

Towering over the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse is an unmistakable, iconic smoke stack that, for the past half century, has heated water on our campus. Although the plant only burns coal during the “colder months” while burning natur...

]]> 1.1428645 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:48:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Hard economic sell]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/hard-economic-sell-1.1428644

By: Daniel Card

La Crosse continues to evaluate recycling plastic

What is good for the environment, saves energy, reduces our demand for natural resources, and is good for the health of ourselves and other living organisms? If you said, “Recycling plastics,” you are exactly right....

]]> 1.1428644 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:46:52 -0400 <![CDATA[Trading their cleats for ballet flats ]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/trading-their-cleats-for-ballet-flats-1.1371312

By: Greg Lampe

UW-L Football pairs up with UW-L Dance to present Dancers Fighting Cancer

  They say laughter is the best medicine and that nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than...

]]> 1.1371312 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:21:28 -0400 <![CDATA[Staff Shoe Picks]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/staff-shoe-picks-1.1371310

By: Jeff Steele, Greg Lampe, Anne Lawver, Patrice Vnuk


 Saucony

]]> 1.1371310 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:20:20 -0400 <![CDATA[Math Club hosts πk & 2πk ]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/math-club-hosts-k-2-k-1.1371308

By: Anne Lawver


  The Math Department will host a πk and a 2πk Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 24, 2010. The  proceeds of the run will help fund ...

]]> 1.1371308 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:17:54 -0400 <![CDATA[Switch it up, Map it up - Discover more of La Crosse with other runners ]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/switch-it-up-map-it-up-discover-more-of-la-crosse-with-other-runners-1.1371307

By: Greg Lampe & Patrice Vnuk


   The best way to switch up a running routine is to find a new route. Training can become monotonous and boring if it follows the exac...

]]> 1.1371307 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:15:25 -0400 <![CDATA[How to Enjoy a Track Meet ]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/how-to-enjoy-a-track-meet-1.1371306

By: Patrice Vnuk

Be sure to glimpse our nationally-ranked champions in action

  Whether you’re a runner or a watcher, appreciating the great sport of track and field may be an ability that escapes you. It can be ...

]]> 1.1371306 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:14:32 -0400 <![CDATA[Take the Plunge]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/take-the-plunge-1.1371304

By: Jeff Steele

Swimming makes waves with runners

 Although running may be the most popular form of exercise around La Crosse, a commonly overlooked workout is swimming.  Swimming works your...

]]> 1.1371304 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:13:37 -0400 <![CDATA[City of La Crosse to hold 2nd Annual Fitness Festival ]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/city-of-la-crosse-to-hold-2nd-annual-fitness-festival-1.1371303

By: Daniel Card


 

   The second annual La Crosse Fitness Festival will b...

]]> 1.1371303 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:12:41 -0400 <![CDATA[Who's Teaching You?]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/who-s-teaching-you-1.1313148

By: Alyssa Laws

ratemyprofessors.com insight

Trying to schedule classes can be a nightmare. Whether you’re just watching your classes fill up as the days go on, or trying to find times that all your classes can fit. On top of that though, there’s another factor you can add on to the l...

]]> 1.1313148 Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:28:52 -0400 <![CDATA[Plasma: a life saver]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/plasma-a-life-saver-1.1313144

By: Alyssa Laws


 I’m sure many of you have heard at least one person talk about donating plasma. It takes an hour and a half of your time and you get paid for it, what could be better than that right? And it’s actually a very safe procedure that you c...

]]> 1.1313144 Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:26:54 -0400 <![CDATA[Live More and Stress Less]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/live-more-and-stress-less-1.1313140

By: Daniel Card

Don’t let stress get the best of you

Let’s face it-stress is all but unavoidable in our fast-paced, high-achievement culture. And with finals rapidly approaching, already high stress levels will be increasing. Excessive stress is detrimental to the body and mind, the last thing stud...

]]> 1.1313140 Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:25:51 -0400 <![CDATA[The Training Wheels Are Off ]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/the-training-wheels-are-off-1.1285456

By: Greg Lampe

Jordan Michael: Man on a Mission

  This is one album review you won’t want to skip over. Good music enriches the soul, captures the mind, and is rarely easy to find.&n...

]]> 1.1285456 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:07:18 -0400 <![CDATA[Summerfest taking shape]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/summerfest-taking-shape-1.1285453

By: Alyssa Laws

Don’t miss out on the world’s largest musical festival

 What's the one thing that every music lover in Wisconsin talks about all year? Sure they talk about the latest music and awards shows, but the one thing that everyone looks forward to is Summerfest. Its a tradition for those in the Milwaukee area, a...

]]> 1.1285453 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:05:49 -0400 <![CDATA[Jeff & Patrice weigh in on spring fashion]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/jeff-patrice-weigh-in-on-spring-fashion-1.1285449

By: Jeff Steele & Patrice Vnuk

The Do’s and the Don’ts

  Spring is upon us and that means it’s time to put a little swagger in our stride. The time has come to put away the hats and mittens...

]]> 1.1285449 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:04:12 -0400 <![CDATA[Congratulations, MGMT]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/congratulations-mgmt-1.1285445

By: Becky Jeanes


 Within the coming weeks, psych-rock duo MGMT will be back in action.  On April 13, they will be releasing their anticipated album, Congratu...

]]> 1.1285445 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:02:01 -0400 <![CDATA[Sweet n’ low]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/sweet-n-low-1.1285438

By: Meredith Brown

UW-L senior recitals provide a budget conscious way to enjoy live music

 With the average cost of live performances steadily rising, attending performances can make a dramatic dent in your wallet.  If that be the...

]]> 1.1285438 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:00:51 -0400 <![CDATA[Fight Spring Fever]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/fight-spring-fever-1.1259140

By: Jenica Simon


 As the temperature warms, then because we are in Wisconsin, goes about as low as it can. You might be exhibiting signs of Spring Fever. So if you are going stir crazy as you spend the third ...

]]> 1.1259140 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:27:35 -0500 <![CDATA[Blue Gold]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/blue-gold-1.1259138

By: Alyssa Laws


 When you think of the Olympics, what’s the first thing you think of? Is it your favorite Olympian? Or event? Maybe, but for most, when you think Olympics, you think gold....

]]> 1.1259138 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:25:57 -0500 <![CDATA[Something to Cheer about]]> http://www.theracquet.net/that-s-life/something-to-cheer-about-1.1259137

By: Greg Lampe


 Haiti preluded the games. A young Georgian hopeful  lost his life in the luge only hours before the Opening Ceromony. And Chile experienced the unthinkable while the games persued. Yet ...

]]> 1.1259137 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:25:20 -0500