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The Racquet Press

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

The Racquet Press

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Dr. Heather Walder and Dr. Melanie Cary discuss a problematic general education policy with Student Association
Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter • November 11, 2025

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) met to hear from Dr. Heather Walder...

A bull rider surrounded by bullfighters. Photo by Sofie Hammen.
The La Crosse Center hosts Professional Championship Bull Riders Tour
Sofie Hammen, General Assignment Reporter • November 11, 2025

The Professional Championship Bull (PCB) Riders Tour bucked its way into the La Crosse Center on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday,...

WIAC Championship trophy and sign. Photo taken by Paige Geiser.
UWL women’s soccer wins WIAC Championship; secures bid to NCAA tournament
Paige Geiser, Managing Editor • November 10, 2025

On Sunday, Nov. 9, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse women’s soccer team battled against the University of Wisconsin-Platteville...

A bull rider surrounded by bullfighters. Photo by Sofie Hammen.
The La Crosse Center hosts Professional Championship Bull Riders Tour
Sofie Hammen, General Assignment Reporter • November 11, 2025

The Professional Championship Bull (PCB) Riders Tour bucked its way into the La Crosse Center on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, continuing a four-decade tradition at the...

First floor of the Student Union by the fireplace. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Where UWL students are going to study
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • October 28, 2025

With the semester more than halfway through, students at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are hard at work with classes, projects and exams. It is a busy time of the year,...

Demonstrators at the "No Kings" protest. Photo captured by Bella Walker.
A second nationwide “No Kings” protest draws over 1,500 local demonstrators to La Crosse
Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter • October 24, 2025

From noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the intersection of Losey Boulevard and State Road in La Crosse, Wisconsin, an estimated over 1,500 individuals came to protest in...

Flyer for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Photo retrieved from The Nature Place website.
UWL hosts first evening celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Sofie Hammen, General Assignment Reporter • October 20, 2025

On Oct. 13, UWL hosted its first-ever evening celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, highlighting Native history, culture and community resilience through a full day of events. The...

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WIAC Championship trophy and sign. Photo taken by Paige Geiser.
UWL women’s soccer wins WIAC Championship; secures bid to NCAA tournament
Paige Geiser, Managing Editor • November 10, 2025

On Sunday, Nov. 9, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse women’s soccer team battled against the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic...

Midfielder Ella Opie Bringing the ball past defenders. Photo by Colin Cronan.
UWL women’s soccer flies past Pointers 9-0 to advance to WIAC Championship
Colin Cronan, Sports Reporter • November 8, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 7, at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse women’s soccer team defeated the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Pointers...

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The Acorn Logo.
The Mississippi runs dry after ‘Thirsty Thursday’ mix-up
Page Turner, Fish Enthusiast • October 3, 2025
Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest, Vivian Stephenson.
Photo Series: Oktoberfest 2025
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • September 30, 2025

Oktoberfest is a celebration of German heritage held every fall in La Crosse. While many festers celebrated by having a beer, the weekend was full of activities that could be enjoyed...

The Mason Neprud Band.
Photo Series: Pearl Street Jams
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • September 15, 2025

Pearl Street Gallery first opened its doors to the La Crosse community last fall. When the Racquet Press sat down with owner and artist Bailey Nelson last year to talk about the...

Stryker with The Racquet Press Sports Photojournalist John Gaynor. Image provided by John Gaynor.
Photo Series: Eagle Fest 2025
Michael Herbers, Multimedia Editor • September 6, 2025

Friday, Sept. 5 marked the fifth annual Eagle Fest at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as part of the university’s Welcome Week during the first week of classes for the...

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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse seal. Photo retrieved from UWL website.
Letter to the Editor: UW-La Crosse is a racist workplace, but I showed up with love and grace anyway
Dr. J.C. Wagner-Romero, Guest Contributor • October 1, 2025

Before we go any further, I want to be absolutely clear about my experience. I reached out to university administrators at the start of May, before leaving campus, and since then,...

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...

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Isabel Piarulli holding press pass for Harris rally in The Racquet Press offices. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Humans of UWL: Isabel Piarulli
Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter • May 17, 2025

Come May 17, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse spring graduates will accept their diplomas and enter the next stage of their lives. Among those soon-to-be graduates is Executive...

Ann David holding The Racquet Press newspaper. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Humans of UWL: Ann David
Michael Herbers, Arts and Entertainment Reporter • May 15, 2025

The graduation season can often be bittersweet. While it’s exciting for graduates to move on to the next stage in their lives, they will be missed by the people that came to...

Claire Esser, graduating newspaper designer. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Humans of UWL: Claire Esser
Isabel Piarulli, Executive Editor • May 14, 2025

Spring commencement is a mere few days away and The Racquet Press is celebrating the graduation of its very first Newspaper Designer, Claire Esser. Esser became the first to...

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