Blake McCoy, Photojournalist
May 19, 2021
The La Crosse community is home to several community gardens which are funded by the city of La Crosse and run by local volunteers. These plots of shared space are called Victory Gardens, an idea inspired by a tradition that...
Sophie Byrne, Social Justice Reporter
May 17, 2021
Content Warning: mentions of suicide On April 25, a Facebook post demanding that The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse “do better” regarding mental health was shared by over 150 students, parents, and UWL community...
Morgan Hose, Assistant Editor
May 14, 2021
The Counseling and Testing Center (CTC) is a service provided by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to help students. According to the CTC, “our mission is to promote students’ emotional, academic, social, and cultural...
- “I don’t think it’s a living wage”: UWL Students react to the minimum wage debate May 5, 2021
- UWL’s theatre department’s spring musical: Songs for a New World May 3, 2021
- Student Association welcomes new senators and reviews plans for Prairie Springs Science Center phase two April 29, 2021
Julia Van Fleet, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2021
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse athletes has had to follow many different and new rules to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) had suspended all athletics,...
Julia Van Fleet, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2021
Senior Courtney Conway had a major role on The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse volleyball team. Conway served as one of the team’s captains in her junior year at UWL. Conway was also a two-time member of the Wisconsin...
Julia Van Fleet, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2021
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse women’s lacrosse team has started its second season with a record of 4-4 as of their last game on Mar. 27, 2021 against Carthage College. Despite losing that game, the Eagles have won against...
- Team Spotlight: Women’s Golf March 26, 2021
- “Stigma is the Largest Barrier that People Face”: UWL athletics hosts mental health presentation to empower student-athletes February 23, 2021
- UWL Eagle Advocates led by student-athletes to enact change on campus February 16, 2021
Blake McCoy, Photo Journalist
April 30, 2021
Finnottes Nut & Chocolate Shop opened its doors in 1986 and is a community and customer-focused sweet shop. The chocolate and nut shop is located on Main Street in Downtown La Crosse. “A lot of college-age students...
Blake McCoy, Photojournalist
April 23, 2021
In April, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted a Chalk the Walk event outside of the Student Union. Aimed at spreading positivity to students across campus, the event opened space...
Blake McCoy, Photo Journalist
March 22, 2021
Located in downtown La Crosse, Pearl Street Books has been a part of life in the city for over 20 years. Owned by Jim Auler and managed by Beth Hartung, Pearl Street Books sells new and gently used books. Hartung said,...
- Photo Series: Election day poll opportunities for UWL students November 3, 2020
- Photo Series: The Campus Thread knits together the La Crosse community by offering a free clothing closet October 27, 2020
- Photo Series: 2020 March to the Polls October 23, 2020
M. Belina, H. Steiner, and L. Woodward
April 27, 2021
The University of Wisconsin System schools seem to take pride in their commitment to sustainability and the well-being of their students, all while their respective foundations invest millions of dollars into the very industries...
Sophie Byrne, Guest Contributor
April 5, 2021
[CONTENT WARNING: mental health; depression & anxiety; reference to substance abuse, body dysmorphia, suicide;] There is a mental health epidemic at UWL. I speak for myself when I say that I am hurting, overwhelmed,...
Ryan Sperling, Guest Contributor
April 3, 2021
The towering facade of Grandad's Bluff, the expansive scenery of the La Crosse River Marsh, and the historical beauty of the Mississippi River set La Crosse apart from any other area in Wisconsin. This biodiversity is what...
- Letter to the Editor: There are not enough people of color in teacher preparation programs at UWL March 27, 2021
- Letter to the Editor: Two $1,000 instructor and student excellence awards now available February 3, 2021
- Letter to the Editor: Great Rivers United Way offers internship opportunities to La Crosse’s student population November 19, 2020
Sam White, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
May 18, 2021
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse senior Alexis Cimoch has been performing since she was a baby. A double major in musical theater and communication studies, Cimoch is no stranger to the spotlight. She has performed in multiple...
Alexia Walz, Multimedia Editor
May 13, 2021
For The Racquet Press’ photojournalist Blake McCoy, journalism is more than just reporting the news. McCoy said that her favorite part of journalism is giving other people the opportunity to share their stories. “When...
Jenna Dinkel, General Assignment Reporter
May 12, 2021
Andrea Connell graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2008 with a degree in computer science. Today, she works in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) on the perseverance rover at the National Aeronautics...
- Humans of UWL: Julia Van Fleet May 12, 2021
- HUWL: Breckin Sargeant, and her artwork collaboration with Black Student Leaders of La Crosse May 11, 2021
- Humans of UWL: K.C. Cayo March 19, 2021
