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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
Maija Sikora

Maija Sikora, Executive Editor

  • Year at UWL: Senior
  • PGPs: She/Her/Hers
  • Hometown: Franklin, Wisconsin
  • Major: Communications with a Media Studies emphasis
  • Minor: International Studies & Digital Media and Design
  • Other Campus Involvement: Intramural Referee at the Recreational Eagle Center
  • Plans after graduation: An adventure of any kind
  • Favorite activity in La Crosse: Hammocking in the bluffs
  • Favorite Place to eat in La Crosse: JavaVino
All content by Maija Sikora
Photo retrieved from thehill.com.

Explained: FDA approval of the Comirnaty Vaccine allows schools to mandate vaccinations

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
August 31, 2021
Photo retrieved from news8000.com

News Release: UWL reinstates mask mandate on campus

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
August 26, 2021
Photo taken by Maija Sikora.

UWL hosts a vaccination drive for students and community members

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
May 6, 2021
Photo retrieved from UWL Student Association's Instagram page.

News Release: New testing information for off-campus students

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
January 31, 2021
UWL Student Association logo.

Student Association meets to discuss campus events and volunteer opportunities for students

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
November 5, 2020
Mitchell Hall Polling Center. (Photo taken by Maija Sikora).

Photo Series: Election day poll opportunities for UWL students

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
November 3, 2020
Image obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

La Crosse County has high rate of COVID-19 spread, UWL students comment on effectiveness of COVID-19 plan

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
September 21, 2020
Students talk through a window in Coate Hall. Pictured: Maddy Calarco, Carter Keenan, and Tyler Piek.

UWL Coate Hall under “shelter-in-place” order; students told not to leave their rooms

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
September 11, 2020
Image obtained from the UWL live webinar.

UWL hosts live webinar to answer student and parent questions about returning to campus

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
August 28, 2020
Image retrieved from the UWL live webinar.

Chancellor Joe Gow hosts live webinar to discuss the logistics of coming back

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
August 14, 2020
La Crosse Office of the Mayor logo.

News Release: On behalf of Community Development Administrator Caroline Gregerson – Grants approved for aid for child care and homelessness resources

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
July 15, 2020
Image retrieved from wxow.com.

Policy change for visas of international students

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
July 11, 2020
Image retrieved from https://www.wisconsin.edu/president/.

UW-System elects interim system president

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
July 6, 2020
Photo retrieved from Gundersen Health System COVID-19 page.

Students and COVID-19; increase in COVID-19 cases amongst 20’s age group

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
June 17, 2020
Photo retrieved from AAUP petition.

American Association of University Professors creates petition to recall UW-System president search

Maija Sikora, Managing Editor
June 14, 2020
La Crosse school board members speak about their hopes for the local education system

La Crosse school board members speak about their hopes for the local education system

Maija Sikora, Assistant Editor
May 13, 2020
UWL senior art student, Molly Korinek: "Memory."

Professors discuss the effects of distance learning on senior projects

Maija Sikora, Assistant Editor
May 7, 2020
Photo provided by Grace Tester.

Student organization leaders highlight the challenges of distance learning on organization development

Maija Sikora, Assistant Editor
May 3, 2020
Photo provided by Emily Curtis.

Study abroad students discuss being sent home due to global spread of COVID-19

Maija Sikora, Assistant Editor
April 26, 2020
UWL financial aid team.

Explained: Financial aid in the era of COVID-19

Maija Sikora, Assistant Editor
April 21, 2020
Retrieved from the Texas Tribune.

Explained: The blue light towers at UWL

Maija Sikora, Assistant Editor
January 17, 2020
Chancellor Jow Gow poses for a photo.

Explained: Chancellor Gow’s most recent raise

Maija Sikora, Assistant Editor
January 4, 2020
Photo retrieved from WEAU News.

La Crosse Parking Utility institutes ‘Food for Fines’ program until the end of the year

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
December 17, 2019
Kayleigh Marshall presenting her WGSS capstone project to peers. Photo retrieved from WGSS department.

WGSS student creates website about sexual misconduct resources on and off campus for capstone

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
December 14, 2019
Adrian Lipscombe, Owner of Uptown Cafe and Bakery. Photo by Clay Williams and retrieved from HuffPost.

Uptowne Cafe and Bakery owner discusses small business work and mentorship

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
December 3, 2019
Photo by Maija Sikora.

Photo Series: Melanin Beauty Bar hosts free event to the public

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
November 23, 2019
Graduate Assistant for the Pride Center, Garrett Denning. Photo retrieved from the UWL Pride Center.

UWL Pride Center honors transgender day of remembrance

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
November 20, 2019
UWL Senior Alyson Young waits to ask a question to Chancellor Gow at his annual open forum. Photo retrived by WXOW.

Students pose questions surrounding transparency and support at Chancellor Gow’s open forum

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
November 15, 2019
Retrieved from Teen Vogue

Explained: 1 in 4

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
November 12, 2019
Menstrual product drive promotion material

ALANA and College Feminists host menstrual product drive

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
November 6, 2019
Campus Climate open forum. Photo by Maija Sikora.

“We’re here to listen— I want to say that again— we are here to listen.” : Campus Climate hosts open forum to listen to survivors of sexual misconduct

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
November 2, 2019
UWL Senior Kendra Whelan protesting by Hoeschler Clock Tower

A student’s petition for an open forum on sexual misconduct reaches over 500 signatures

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
October 28, 2019
UWL students protesting at the Clock Tower in result of recent sexual misconduct allegations on campus. Photo by Carly Rundle-Borchert

Explained: The open investigations of sexual and verbal misconduct at UWL

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
October 25, 2019
Peer Health Advocates welcoming student into STI testing

Student Health Center event offers free STI testing for students

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
October 20, 2019
Photo by Carly Rundle-Borchert.

Chancellor Gow comments on UWL’s email alert system

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
October 13, 2019
The Campus Thread, UWL Community Closest Logo

The Campus Thread helps UWL students with clothing insecurity

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
October 10, 2019
Graphic showing that 91 percent of colleges reported zero incidents of rape in 2014.

Explained: The Clery Act

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
October 9, 2019
Whitney Dining Center meal options. Photo by Maija Sikora.

UWL students petition for ‘Meatless Mondays’

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
October 2, 2019
Retrieved from UWL News

Operation River Watch puts students’ safety first during Oktoberfest

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
October 1, 2019
Retrieved from La Crosse Planned Parenthood website

La Crosse’s Essential Health Clinic rebrands to Planned Parenthood

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
September 30, 2019
Salvation Army in La Crosse. Photo by the La Crosse Tribune.

Salvation Army in La Crosse fights to end the stigma around homelessness

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
September 23, 2019
Audience gathers at the Cleary and Friends Alumni Center on Sept. 19 to honor and discuss the donation. Photo by Maija Sikora.

UWL receives 2.1 million dollar donation for the College of Business Administration

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
September 20, 2019
Pride decorations at the Pride Center's 25th anniversary. Photo by Maija Sikora

Pride Center celebrates 25 years at UWL

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
September 11, 2019
Photo taken by Manny Ceneta.

Explained: H.R. 40 and the possibility of reparations

Maija Sikora, General Assignment Reporter
July 23, 2019
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