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The Racquet Press

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

The Racquet Press

Wisconsin Supreme Court-elect Susan Crawford and La Crosse Mayor-elect Shaundel Washington-Spivey.
Spring Election results: Crawford and Washington-Spivey elected
Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter • April 2, 2025

Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel faced off in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This election broke records for the most expensive state Supreme Court race in...

Elon Musk at his Green Bay event. Retrieved from USA Today
Elon Musk rallies Wisconsin voters, awards millions in incentives
Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter • April 2, 2025

During the Presidential election, billionaire Elon Musk spent over $277 million on Republican campaigns- namely President Donald Trump’s- through America PAC, his political action...

Left to Right: Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz. Image created by Bella Walker
Explained: U.S. war plans leaked via group chat
Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter • March 28, 2025

On Saturday, March 15, the U.S. launched a strike on Houthi members in Yemen that killed at least 53 people, according to Houthi sources, but Jeffrey Goldberg from the Atlantic...

Women 4 Women's March at UWL. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
UWL students rally for women’s rights at Women 4 Women’s March
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • March 27, 2025

Content Warning: This article contains content about sexual assault. A Women 4 Women’s March was held on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus at the Hoeschler Clocktower...

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UWL Gymnastics posing after winning the NCGA title. Photo retrieved from Sashi Popke.
‘Pressure is a privilege’: UWL gymnastics wins NCGA national title
Paige Geiser, Sports Reporter • April 1, 2025

On Saturday, March 22, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse gymnastics team captured its 18th National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Championship. When commenting...

Cristin Casey steals second base during a game against MSOE on Friday, March 28. Photo taken by John Gaynor.
UWL Softball defeats Milwaukee School of Engineering Raiders
John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist • April 1, 2025

On Friday, March 28, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Softball team played a doubleheader in their home opener for the 2025 season against the Milwaukee School of Engineering...

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The Acorn Logo.
Elon Musk to speak at UWL REC ahead of Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Larry Noodle, Key Jingling Enthusiast • March 30, 2025

Late Thursday, March 27, Elon Musk announced he would be coming to Wisconsin the night of Sunday, March 31 to give a talk about the state’s...

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...

The Climbing Gym. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Photo Series: The REC’s new climbing gym
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • March 6, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse opened the renovated climbing gym in the Recreational Eagle Center (REC) at the beginning of the 2025 spring semester. What had begun as...

A9 Eatery sign. Photo by Trinity Rietmann.
Photo Series: A9 Eatery
Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist • February 28, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has numerous dining options available on campus, but for students who need food accommodations, the A9 Eatery has been game-changing. Prior...

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Avery Manthe campaign poster. Image provided by Avery Manthe.
Letter to the Editor: Vote Avery Manthe for Student Association President
Avery Manthe, Guest Contributor • 9:59 am

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?...

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...

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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...

Image provided by Shaundel Washington-Spivey.
Humans of UWL: Shaundel Washington-Spivey 
Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter • March 5, 2025

Shaundel Washington-Spivey is a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse alumni and community leader who is currently running for mayor of La Crosse.   Washington-Spivey graduated...

Lauren Jarrett running the 60-meter dash. Photo by John Gaynor.
Humans of UWL: Lauren Jarrett
Paige Geiser, Sports Reporter • February 20, 2025

Following a series of impressive victories that included breaking the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III 60-meter dash record two home meets in a row,...

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