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Student Association divided on electric vehicle charging stations
Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter • December 8, 2023

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) met to further discuss the resolutions brought forward by the Segregated University Fee Allocation...

Austin Westra. Photo taken by John Gaynor.
UWL Eagles Men's Basketball secure win against Luther College in blowout home victory
John Gaynor, Sports Reporter • December 8, 2023

On Wednesday, Dec. 6th the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles basketball team defeated Luther College (Iowa) with a score of 82-51. The Eagles won the tipoff and gained the...

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker and UW System near a deal regarding diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
Jenasea Hameister, Managing Editor • December 8, 2023

After months of statements made by the Wisconsin Assembly Speaker, Robin Vos, to cut $32 million from the Universities of Wisconsin (UW) System budget, the speaker and UW System...

UWL Jazz Combo performs at winter concert on Tuesday, Dec.5 in the Entertainment Cafe in the Student Union.
UWL Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra perform Winter Jazz Showcase
Ann David, Arts and Entertainment Reporter • December 6, 2023

On Friday, Dec. 1, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra performed their Winter Jazz Showcase in the Bluffs Ballroom. Both ensembles played holiday...

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Austin Westra. Photo taken by John Gaynor.
UWL Eagles Men's Basketball secure win against Luther College in blowout home victory
John Gaynor, Sports Reporter • December 8, 2023

On Wednesday, Dec. 6th the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles basketball team defeated Luther College (Iowa) with a score of 82-51. The Eagles won the tipoff and gained the...

Quarterback Keyser Helterbrand after a touchdown. (Photo taken by John Gaynor.)
UWL Eagles' Quarterfinal Exit: Coach and key players reflect on season, Division I Rejects host first gameday podcast
John Gaynor and Easton Moberg December 4, 2023

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles football team experienced its most successful season since 1996 on Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Quarterfinal round of the National Collegiate...

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Wisconsin Assembly Speaker and UW System near a deal regarding diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
Jenasea Hameister, Managing Editor • December 8, 2023

After months of statements made by the Wisconsin Assembly Speaker, Robin Vos, to cut $32 million from the Universities of Wisconsin (UW) System...

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Campus then and now: The history of UWL’s buildings
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • November 27, 2023

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has been around for over a hundred years. The school opened its doors in 1909 and has seen countless changes since then. When it first opened,...

Participants seconds after starting the race. (Photo taken by Easton Moberg.)
Photo Series: The 28th Annual Turkey Trot
Easton Moberg, Multimedia Editor • November 21, 2023

On Saturday, Nov. 18, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse hosted the 28th Annual UWL 5k Turkey Trot Fun Run & Walk. The 5k race began at the Student Union and progressed...

Jedi Lightsaber Battle. (Photo taken by Trinity Rietmann.)
Cru's Barn Bash: A Spook-tacular Halloween Event
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • October 31, 2023

On Friday, Oct. 27, La Crosse Area Cru, an interdenominational Christian organization at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, hosted a Halloween event. At 7 p.m. that evening...

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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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Letter to the Editor: Vote on the upcoming Green Fund referendum
Cassandra Ziegler, Guest Contributor • October 10, 2023

Do you ever wonder how sustainable projects like the OZZI machines, solar panels and drift cycles came to fruition? The answer is the University of Wisconsin La Crosse's Green...

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Letter to the Editor: The bleak reality of the School of Education
Carter Drost, Guest Contributor • May 16, 2023

For the past two years or so I served as a School of Education (SOE) senator for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA). I started right when the issues...

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Humans of UWL: Israt Jahan
Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter • November 3, 2023

Assistant Professor of Economics Israt Jahan, was born and brought up in Bangladesh. She completed her undergraduate and master's degrees at the University of Dhaka, where she...

Photo taken by Henry Anderson.
Humans of UWL: Jessica Fitzgerald
Henry Anderson, Photojournalist • May 15, 2023

When looking at how a person goes through parts of their life, it sometimes can be best understood in phases. While it is occasionally difficult to pinpoint when and where certain...

Morgan Hose. Photo taken by Isabel Piarulli.
Humans of UWL: Morgan Hose
Isabel Piarulli, Multimedia Editor • May 13, 2023

“I have wanted to go to law school all four years of college and I knew that was the goal I was working towards,” said Hose. With finals week coming to a close, many University...

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