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

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

The Racquet Press
Jackson Skarp

Jackson Skarp, Executive Editor

Year at UWL: Fourth-year

PGPs: He/Him/His

Hometown: Cottage Grove, MN

Major: Communication Studies

Minor: Legal Studies

Other Campus Involvement: Pre-Law Society Member

Future Plans after Graduation: I plan on attending law school after graduation

Favorite activity in La Crosse: Finding new coffee shops to study at.

All content by Jackson Skarp
Students holding signs at the demonstration. Photo taken by John Gaynor.

“Protecting our right to free speech” UWL students hold free speech demonstration at Hoeschler Tower

Jackson Skarp, Multimedia Editor
March 10, 2025
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

“The university wins again” Student Association hears from professors on First Amendment rights violations

Jackson Skarp, Multimedia Editor
March 6, 2025
Harry Dunn addresses a crowd. Photo taken by Jackson Skarp.

Retired Capitol Police Officer present on Jan. 6 speaks in La Crosse

Jackson Skarp, Multimedia Editor
February 15, 2025
Image retrieved from https://www.tammybaldwin.com/

Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin campaigns for UWL students

Jackson Skarp, Multimedia Editor
November 1, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu

Interim Chalking Policy: What you need to know

Jackson Skarp, Multimedia Editor
October 22, 2024
La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Tara Johnson, Jill Billings and Brad Pfaff watch the arrival of the Blue Wall Bus.

Governor Evers visits UWL while on Blue Wall Bus Tour

Jackson Skarp, Multimedia Editor
October 17, 2024
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addresses a crowd.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers addresses a crowd.

Tara Johnson, Brad Pfaff and Jill Billings pose for photo.

Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly Jill Billings addresses a crowd.

Tara Johnson addresses a crowd.

Senator Brad Pfaff addresses a crowd.

Chancellor James Beeby welcomed faculty and staff back to UWL.

Chancellor Beeby delivers the 2024 welcome address

Jackson Skarp, Multimedia Editor
August 29, 2024
Students gathered in front of Hoeschler Tower

UWL students organize Pro-Palestine rally

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
May 5, 2024
Passing of the Gavel. Photo taken by Isabel Piarulli

Passing the Gavel: A new era of Student Association leadership

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
April 26, 2024
Chinese Fan Dance: Folktune from Yimeng – Dance Group of La Crosse Area Chinese Association. Photo taken by Jackson Skarp.

UWL’s 59th International Banquet celebrates diversity and achievements in global education

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
April 22, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association verifies election results and reviews numerous resolutions

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
April 18, 2024
Sign outside of the Bluffs Ballroom. Photo taken by Jackson Skarp.

UWL students speak on voting in the Wisconsin primary

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
April 3, 2024

Student Association approves priority registration for student-athletes and updates campaigning policy in dorms

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
March 28, 2024
Photo taken from Hausman Marketing Letter.

Is Chat GPT cheating?

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
March 27, 2024
Photo taken by Laura Godden.

Fund UW Now: A rally to hold legislators responsible for lack of funding

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
March 4, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Students informed of Wellness Weekend cancellation thanks to resolution by Student Association

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
February 29, 2024
Evers speaking in the Cleary Center. Photo by John Gaynor.

“That’s how elections should work,” Governor Tony Evers visits UWL campus to explain new maps

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
February 26, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association discusses future of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at UWL

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
February 22, 2024
Signage prohibiting firearms outside of Eagle Recreational Center. Photo taken by Jackson Skarp.

Proposed bill aims to prohibit firearms on Wisconsin university campuses

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
February 15, 2024
Photo retrieved from ABC News.

Is it really Trump and Biden again?

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
February 9, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

“We’re strong” Student Association hears from Interim Chancellor Betsy Morgan on leadership changes, DEI concerns and discusses it’s own bylaw changes

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
January 25, 2024
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Controversial Student Association vote results in silence on $32 million budget cut

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
December 14, 2023
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/.

Student Association divided on electric vehicle charging stations

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
December 8, 2023
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/

Electric Vehicle charging stations proposed to Student Association: “We need to be cutting emissions”

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
December 1, 2023
Lit up tree on the Student Union Lawn. Picture taken by John Gaynor.

UWL rings in the holidays with the first ever Campus Holiday Tree Lighting event

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
November 17, 2023
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/

Chancellor Gow discussed blocked UW pay raises and SOE issues with Student Association

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
November 16, 2023
Justin Poley. Image retrieved from LinkedIn.

UWL Student Justin Poley talks about his new position as District 5 County Board Supervisor

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
November 9, 2023
Image retrieved from uwlax.edu/student-association/

La Crosse Mayor Reynolds visits Student Association to address questions

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
November 2, 2023
Image retrieved from news.cornell.edu.

“The answer is more speech”: Opinions on free speech at UWL

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
November 1, 2023
Photo taken by Jackson Skarp.

Communication and Media Lab (CaML) opens in Murphy Library providing students professional training in digital media

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
October 25, 2023
Student Association logo. Image obtained from the UWL Student Association Facebook Page.

Student Association meets with Counseling and Testing Center Director Dr. Crys Champion to discuss potential Wellness Week improvements

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
October 19, 2023
Image received from NBC News.

Kevin McCarthy ousted, Steve Scalise Nominated as Speaker of the House

Jackson Skarp and Easton Moberg
October 11, 2023
Student Association logo. Image obtained from the UWL Student Association Facebook Page.

Student Association meets with UWL’s Counseling and Testing Center and The Green Fund

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
October 5, 2023
Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Image retrieved from apnews.com.

Explained: $32 Million cut to UW System

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
September 28, 2023
Student Association logo. Image obtained from the UWL Student Association Facebook Page.

Student Association meets to delegate committee assignments and hear updates from School of Education senator

Jackson Skarp, Student Government Reporter
September 14, 2023
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