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The Racquet Press

The student news source of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

The Racquet Press

Back tattoo of Abby Wagner. Photo taken by Trinity Rietmann.
From taboo to trend: The growing acceptance of tattoos in the professional workplace
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • October 10, 2025

Tattoos have been around for thousands of years with rises and falls in their popularity overtime. In recent years, there...

Betsy Morgan addressing the campus community in 2024. Image retrieved from uwlax.edu.
Betsy Morgan to retire in June 2026
Sofie Hammen, General Assignment Reporter • October 9, 2025

Betsy Morgan is a native Californian, born in Yosemite National Park. At just three months old, Morgan's family moved to...

Poster for 'Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'. Retrieved from UWL Theater Department website.
Horror and humor, brought to you by UWL’s Theatre Department
Skylar Jensen, Arts & Entertainment Reporter • October 9, 2025

Kicking off the fall semester, UWL’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents its first play of the new school year, “Dracula:...

Back tattoo of Abby Wagner. Photo taken by Trinity Rietmann.
From taboo to trend: The growing acceptance of tattoos in the professional workplace
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • October 10, 2025

Tattoos have been around for thousands of years with rises and falls in their popularity overtime. In recent years, there has been a cultural shift towards acceptance of tattoos,...

Betsy Morgan addressing the campus community in 2024. Image retrieved from uwlax.edu.
Betsy Morgan to retire in June 2026
Sofie Hammen, General Assignment Reporter • October 9, 2025

Betsy Morgan is a native Californian, born in Yosemite National Park. At just three months old, Morgan's family moved to Afghanistan as her parents were serving in the Peace Corps....

UWL's current Indigenous Land Recognition Statement. (Retrieved from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse)
Native Students push for revision of UWL’s Indigenous Land Recognition Statement
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • October 6, 2025

In 2017, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse officially adopted the Indigenous Land Recognition Statement. It reads, “We would like to recognize that the University of Wisconsin-La...

Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/news.
UWL introduces criminology major
Sofie Hammen, General Assignment Reporter • September 30, 2025

The Sociology and Criminal Justice Department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has officially announced the addition of its newest major: criminology. The program is set...

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Sports Scores
Lily Jorgenson with a forehand. Photo by Colin Cronan.
UWL Women’s Tennis outlast River Falls Falcons 7-0 in scorching home victory
Colin Cronan, Sports Reporter • October 4, 2025

On Oct. 3 the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles faced off against the University of Wisconsin River Falls Falcons. The Eagles had started off the season strong with a 3-0...

The UWL Waterski and Wakeboard Team. Photo provided by Allie Gessert.
Club Spotlight: UWL Waterski and Wakeboard Team
Colin Cronan, Sports Reporter • October 1, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is home to 24 sport clubs, including the UWL Waterski and Wakeboard Team. The waterski team competes in around five tournaments throughout...

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The Acorn Logo.
The Mississippi runs dry after ‘Thirsty Thursday’ mix-up
Page Turner, Fish Enthusiast • October 3, 2025
Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest, Vivian Stephenson.
Photo Series: Oktoberfest 2025
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • September 30, 2025

Oktoberfest is a celebration of German heritage held every fall in La Crosse. While many festers celebrated by having a beer, the weekend was full of activities that could be enjoyed...

The Mason Neprud Band.
Photo Series: Pearl Street Jams
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • September 15, 2025

Pearl Street Gallery first opened its doors to the La Crosse community last fall. When the Racquet Press sat down with owner and artist Bailey Nelson last year to talk about the...

Stryker with The Racquet Press Sports Photojournalist John Gaynor. Image provided by John Gaynor.
Photo Series: Eagle Fest 2025
Michael Herbers, Multimedia Editor • September 6, 2025

Friday, Sept. 5 marked the fifth annual Eagle Fest at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as part of the university’s Welcome Week during the first week of classes for the...

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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse seal. Photo retrieved from UWL website.
Letter to the Editor: UW-La Crosse is a racist workplace, but I showed up with love and grace anyway
Dr. J.C. Wagner-Romero, Guest Contributor • October 1, 2025

Before we go any further, I want to be absolutely clear about my experience. I reached out to university administrators at the start of May, before leaving campus, and since then,...

Emma Wittman & Cisco Garcia
Letter to the Editor: Vote Wittman & Garcia for a new era at UWL
Emma Wittman, Guest Contributor • April 8, 2025

Hi Eagles, my name is Emma Wittman and I’m excited to run for President of the Student Association. My running mate, Cisco Garcia, and I are passionate about making our campus...

Avery Manthe campaign poster. Image provided by Avery Manthe.
Letter to the Editor: Vote Avery Manthe for Student Association President
Avery Manthe, Guest Contributor • April 3, 2025

Eagles, you’ve probably seen my face staring back at you from posters around campus—maybe a little too intensely. But I am not just a creepy photo that seems to make off-putting...

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Isabel Piarulli holding press pass for Harris rally in The Racquet Press offices. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Humans of UWL: Isabel Piarulli
Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter • May 17, 2025

Come May 17, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse spring graduates will accept their diplomas and enter the next stage of their lives. Among those soon-to-be graduates is Executive...

Ann David holding The Racquet Press newspaper. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Humans of UWL: Ann David
Michael Herbers, Arts and Entertainment Reporter • May 15, 2025

The graduation season can often be bittersweet. While it’s exciting for graduates to move on to the next stage in their lives, they will be missed by the people that came to...

Claire Esser, graduating newspaper designer. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Humans of UWL: Claire Esser
Isabel Piarulli, Executive Editor • May 14, 2025

Spring commencement is a mere few days away and The Racquet Press is celebrating the graduation of its very first Newspaper Designer, Claire Esser. Esser became the first to...

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