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

The Racquet Press

Police Services 2023. Photo taken by Trinity Rietmann.
‘It felt too safe’: Students reveal disconnect between campus safety perception and reality
Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter • 9:05 am

On April 7, The Racquet Press covered an event featuring the offices of Title IX and Violence Prevention that informed students on the rights and resources available to them in...

Parking ramp 2025 construction. Photo retrieved from UWL Photo Gallery.
UWL’s orange cone season, will it ever end? Yes.
Ellie Davis, General Assignment Reporter • May 7, 2025

Students, it feels like the construction on campus is never ending. However, the current projects are aimed at creating more student spaces. The Racquet Press spoke with Scott...

Chancellor James M. Beeby after being inducted as the 11th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Photo by Paige Geiser.
Dr. James M. Beeby inaugurated as UWL chancellor
Paige Geiser, Sports Reporter • May 5, 2025

On Friday, May 2, James M. Beeby was inaugurated as the 11th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The event started with a processional parade led by UWL’s...

Chancellor Beeby welcoming new international students to UWL. Retrieved from UWL International Education website.
Are UWL’s International students’ visas safe?
Racquet Press Staff April 24, 2025

The Trump administration took office in January 2025 and with it came the termination of over 1700 international student visas nationwide.  A terminated visa or Student and...

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The UW-La Crosse logo lit up on the wall of Mitchell Hall. Photo by John Gaynor.
The ESSLY Awards: A celebration of UWL Athletics
John Gaynor, Sports Reporter • May 1, 2025

On Tuesday, April 29, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Athletics Department hosted the 11th annual ESSLYs, the annual award show designed to celebrate the achievements of...

Fernanda Ossa drives off the tee box. Photo by Paige Geiser.
UWL golf team secures first place victory at Spring Invitational
Paige Geiser, Sports Reporter • April 7, 2025

On Saturday, April 4, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s golf team hosted their Spring Invitational at the Golf Club at Cedar Creek.  UWL’s A and B teams battled UW-Oshkosh,...

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The Acorn Logo.
UWL Chancellor James Beeby set to face 17-time WWE world champion John Cena at May 2 inauguration
Larry Noodle, Doctor of Thuganomics • May 2, 2025

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor James Beeby is set to be inaugurated on Friday, May 2. While the event is already set to be packed...

Jennifer William's Studio. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Photo Series: The Rivoli Arts District
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • April 29, 2025

La Crosse has several art galleries, fairs and creative events for the community, but with the beginning of the Rivoli Arts District (RAD), many have hopes that La Crosse will...

Rudy's Drive-In. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Photo Series: Rudy’s Drive-In
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • April 15, 2025

With the beginning of spring comes the opening of Rudy’s Drive-In, a La Crosse restaurant where guests can drive up and eat a meal in their cars or sit outside at picnic tables. After...

Bear with a bone. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
UWL Police Department welcomes new emotional support dog
Ellie Davis and Trinity Rietmann March 11, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Police Department is welcoming their newest and possibly their most adorable new team member: Officer Bear. Bear is an 11-week-old Double...

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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...

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?...

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Anika Oplanic at ALANA's Phenomenal Woman Dinner. Retrieved from Anika Oplanic.
Humans of UWL: Anika Oplanic
Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter • May 6, 2025

Anika Oplanic is a fourth-year student graduating this spring with a Bachelor of Science in biology with a concentration in molecular genetics and cell biology.  Oplanic has...

Jeff Erickson in his UWL staff headshot. Photo retrieved from uwlax.edu.
Humans of UWL: Jeff Erickson
Michael Herbers, Arts and Entertainment Reporter • April 16, 2025

Dr. Jeff Erickson began teaching at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2015, where he taught saxophone students for two years before becoming Director of Jazz Studies. While...

DJ Austo performing. Photo provided by Austin Knade.
Humans of UWL: DJ Austo
Michael Herbers, Arts and Entertianment Reporter • March 12, 2025

Fans of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse football team may recognize the name Austin Knade. Over the past two seasons, the fourth-year linebacker has played in 25 games and...

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