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The Racquet Press

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

The Racquet Press

Snowboarders on the hill. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Higher education meets higher elevation: A spotlight on the UWL skiing and snowboarding class
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • February 17, 2025

If you are a fan of skiing or snowboarding, or are new to the sport and want to try it out, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers a skiing and snowboarding class each year. The...

Harry Dunn addresses a crowd. Photo taken by Jackson Skarp.
Retired Capitol Police Officer present on Jan. 6 speaks in La Crosse
Jackson Skarp, Multimedia Editor • February 15, 2025

On Tuesday, Feb 6. former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, addressed a crowd at the La Crosse International Association of Machinists district office. He discussed his disagreement...

 I voted sticker. Photo taken by Bella Walker.
The spring primary: Why vote in local elections?
Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter • February 14, 2025

On Feb. 18, the Wisconsin primary election will be held, with the general election on April 1. This year, with three candidates in the statewide race for superintendent of public...

From top to bottom: Ellie McLoone, Vicki MarKussen, Shaundel Washington- Spivey, Chris Kahlow
Meet the candidates: La Crosse’s next mayor to be decided in 2025
Ellie Davis, General Assignment Reporter • February 9, 2025

The city of La Crosse will be electing a new mayor come the election on April 1, 2025. Until then, four candidates have been campaigning ahead of the primaries on Feb 18.   There...

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Lyndon Hemmrich-Hartman lines up for the men's 60-meter during the UW-Whitewater Midwest Elite Invitational on Saturday, February 15. Photo by John Gaynor.
UWL Track and Field competes at Midwest Elite Invitational
John Gaynor, Sports Reporter • February 18, 2025

The men’s and women’s University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Track & Field teams competed in the Midwest Elite Invitational on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15.  The...

Paige Breckwoldt salutes the judges. Photo taken by John Gaynor.
UWL gymnastics’ undefeated streak
Paige Geiser, Sports Reporter • February 10, 2025

On Friday Feb. 8, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s gymnastics team dueled University of Wisconsin-Stout in their second home meet. The UWL Eagles extended their undefeated...

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The Acorn Logo by Trinity Reitmann.
BREAKING: Joe Biden pardons Joe Gow in act of Joe-on-Joe solidarity
Larry Noodle, Political Commentator • December 10, 2024

On Sunday, Dec. 1, President of the United States Joe Biden announced he would be pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, from federal gun charges and...

Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Photo Series: Celebrating Black History Month with the significance and history of Black hair
Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter • February 18, 2025

The month of February celebrates Black History Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness about the contributions of African Americans and their historical struggles. Among...

The Racquet near the fireplace in the Student Union.
Photo Series: The Racquet Press newspaper locations
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • December 9, 2024

In March of 2024, The Racquet Press returned to print after almost a decade of publishing exclusively online. The return to a physical newspaper revived an old method of spreading...

The Holiday Tree Lighting
Photo Series: The UWL holiday tree
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • November 13, 2024

For the second consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse lit up their holiday tree outside of the Student Union on the UWL campus. The lighting event was held at...

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Letter to the Editor: Vote Emma Latus and Avery Winders for Student Association leadership
Avery Winders, Guest Contributor • April 4, 2024

Want something to change at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse? Ready for Prairie Springs 2.0 to happen and Cowley's, let's say unique characteristics, to finally disappear?...

Grant Mathu speaking at the student open forum for the Chancellor Search-and-Screen Committee. Image submitted by Dawson Erken.
Letter to the Editor: UWL grad student’s chancellor forum suggestion should become a policy
Dawson Ekern, Guest Contributor • December 12, 2023

The student forum that the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Search-and-Screen Committee offered a couple of weeks back was relatively low in attendance.  The faculty...

Letter to the Editor: Future demands unity in commitment to the Universities of Wisconsin
Letter to the Editor: Future demands unity in commitment to the Universities of Wisconsin
Sen. Kelda Helen Roys (D-Madison), Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), and Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) November 29, 2023

Wisconsin is rich with resources, and none are greater than our young people.  Our history of investing in higher education is perhaps our greatest commitment as a state. Since...

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Alessandro Quartiroli in his UWL staff headshot. Photo retrieved from uwlax.edu.
Humans of UWL: Alessandro Quartiroli
Paige Geiser, Sports Reporter • October 15, 2024

Alessandro Quartiroli has been a psychology professor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse since 2013. Along with over a decade of teaching experience, Quartiroli has an impressive...

Jenasea Hameister. Photo taken by Trinity Rietmann.
Humans of UWL: Jenasea Hameister
Sophie Miller, Social Justice Reporter • May 14, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse held their Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 12, 2024. Of those who graduated was Jenasea Hameister (she/her), a former employee of The...

Easton Moberg. Photo taken by Trinity Rietmann.
Humans of UWL: Easton Moberg
Isabel Piarulli, Executive Editor • May 12, 2024

As the spring 2024 semester came to an end at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, so did the role of an important member of The Racquet Press. Easton Moberg (He/him) began as...

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