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An incarcerated father recording a story for their child. Image retrieved from Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
From classroom to correctional facility: UWL students foster family connections for incarcerated fathers
Ellie Davis, General Assignment Reporter • December 13, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has implemented more community based hands-on classes within their course offerings. These classes, titled Community Engaged Learning Classes...

Bob Hetzel. Image retrieved from Ucomm.
Bob Hetzel’s $2.5 million dollar legacy
Paige Geiser, Sports Reporter • December 10, 2024

In July of 2024 Bob Hetzel retired from his 17 years of service as vice chancellor of Administration and Finance. Upon his retirement he worked with the University of Wisconsin-La...

Donald Trump. Image retrieved from Euronews.
The soon-to-be Trump administration: Cabinet and key adviser nominations explained
Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter • November 25, 2024

Former President Donald Trump was elected for his second term and with a new president comes a new administration. Several of his nominations from his last term have since spoken...

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Free Cookies? Where?
Ellie Davis, General Assignment Reporter • November 21, 2024

Every Wednesday students at the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse can count on a sweet gesture to brighten their week: Free Cookie Wednesday, sponsored by LuMin Church.   This...

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UWL Cross Country Head Coach Derek Stanley hoists the National Championship trophy surrounded by UWL runners at the NCAA Division 3 Cross Country National Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana. Image retrieved from Adam Weyer / @adams_t3.
UWL Men’s Cross Country reflects on National Title, Coach Stanley wins USTFCCCA DIII Coach of the Year Award  
John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist • December 11, 2024

The University of Wisconsin La Crosse Men’s Cross Country Team won the 2024 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III (D3) Cross Country Championships...

Subman, Stryker and Flash pose for a photo.
UWL REC hosts 29th annual Turkey Trot
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • November 27, 2024

The Recreational Eagle Center (REC) held the 29th annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The event featured a 5-kilometer race along...

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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...

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...

Cappella Performing Arts Center. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Photo Series: Capella Performing Arts Center and Capella Weddings and Events
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • October 28, 2024

Located on King Street in downtown La Crosse, the Cappella hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Two companies are based in the location. The nonprofit Cappella Performing...

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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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