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

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Bella Walker

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter

  • Year at UWL: 4th year  
  • PGPs: she/her
  • Hometown: West Bend, WI
  • Major: Communications and Political Science
  • Minor: Psychology
  • Other Campus Involvement: N/A
  • Future Plans after Graduation: After graduation, I plan to save up money to eventually attend law school.
  • Favorite activity in La Crosse: I love having dates with my girlfriend in downtown La Crosse shopping, eating, and walking along the river!
All content by Bella Walker
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
Student Association changes leadership to Wittman-Garcia and wraps up the 2024-2025 term

Student Association changes leadership to Wittman-Garcia and wraps up the 2024-2025 term

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
May 11, 2025
Chancellor Beeby, President Emma Latus and Vice President Avery Ladd-Winders. Photo by Bella Walker

Student Association celebrates beginnings and ends at the second annual Passing of the Gavel Ceremony

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
May 6, 2025
Student Association hears from Green Fund, new and familiar resolutions voted on

Student Association hears from Green Fund, new and familiar resolutions voted on

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
May 3, 2025
Student Association sees election results and hears from SPEC Co-Chair Whitney George on the UWL 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

Student Association sees election results and hears from SPEC Co-Chair Whitney George on the UWL 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
April 18, 2025
SA presidential candidates Avery Manthe (above) and Emma Wittman (below). Photo by Bella Walker.

Candidates for Student Association president and vice-president held debate ahead of April 15 election

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
April 11, 2025
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
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
Student Association hears Prairie Springs Phase Two updates, welcomes new senator 

Student Association hears Prairie Springs Phase Two updates, welcomes new senator 

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
March 31, 2025
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
SA President Emma Latus (left) and Vice President Avery Ladd-Winders (right)

Student Association leaders speak on their positions as student advocates 

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
March 24, 2025
The two candidates for La Crosse's next mayor debated voter issues on Wednesday, March 12. Photo by John Gaynor.

UWL hosts mayoral debate with candidates Kahlow and Washington-Spivey

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
March 15, 2025
Kendrick Lamar performing "Humble." Sourced from christopherpolk.com

The Eagle Eye: The musical, cultural and political implications of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime masterpiece

Michael Herbers and Bella Walker
February 25, 2025
UWL College Republicans meeting with Bill Feehan. Photo taken by Bella Walker.

UWL College Republicans rebuild as Trump gains campus votes in 2024

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
February 24, 2025
I voted sticker. Photo taken by Bella Walker.

The spring primary: Why vote in local elections?

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
February 14, 2025
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association hosts State Representative Jill Billings, hears sustainability updates

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
February 14, 2025
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association meets with REC director, diversity leaders and swears in senators

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
January 30, 2025
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association discusses LENS, welcomes new members and brings forth resolutions 

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
December 6, 2024
Donald Trump. Image retrieved from Euronews.

The soon-to-be Trump administration: Cabinet and key adviser nominations explained

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
November 25, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association meets with the vice chancellor of student affairs and the Green Fund

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
November 15, 2024
Donald Trump and J.D. Vance. Photo retrieved from NBC News.

Trump is elected the 47th president: Election results explained 

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
November 8, 2024
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. Photo retrieved from WPR.org.

Governor Evers urges UWL students to show up to the polls on Nov. 5

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
October 31, 2024
Climate Power logo. Retrieved from climatepower.us

Climate Power breaks down the climate stakes in “the election of our lifetime”

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
October 30, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association hears from second-year experience coordinator and passes resolution on “student hours”

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
October 25, 2024
Image created by Bella Walker.

The role of celebrity endorsements in the 2024 presidential election: Are UWL students influenced?

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
October 22, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris excites the crowd at her campaign rally on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at UWL. Photo taken by John Gaynor.

Kamala Harris and Mark Cuban draw thousands to UWL REC, highlight economic plans and critique ‘Project2025’

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
October 19, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association meets with new Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance and introduces potential upcoming resolutions

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
October 11, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

New chalking policy presented to Student Association by Dean of Students

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
October 4, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association hears from DEI and welcomes new members

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
September 26, 2024
Photo taken by Isabel Piarulli.

Voting101: A student’s guide to navigating the election

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
September 23, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Chancellor Beeby shares his plan for UWL with Student Association

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
September 19, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association meets to welcome new senators and to discuss a life-saving opportunity

Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter
September 12, 2024
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