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Photo Series: Pearl Street Jams

Pearl Street Gallery first opened its doors to the La Crosse community last fall. When the Racquet Press sat down with owner ...
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The UWL University Art Gallery presents new exhibition “Meditations on Trees and Stones”

On Friday, Sept. 12, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse University Art Gallery opened a new exhibition created by UWL ...
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UWL Volleyball Soars Through Home Invitational, Sweeps Opponents 4-0

From Sept. 12 to 13 the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse volleyball team hosted their annual UWL invitational tournament. Winning it all, the Eagles finished the weekend with an impressive 4-0 record ...
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Student Association discusses proposed changes to the Interim Chalking Policy with Dean of Students Kara Ostlund

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) met to swear in new senators, hear ...
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UWL Chancellor Beeby marked as next UWL Pisser target

On September 3, 2025, a frightening TikTok account was created. The account, mysteriously named “the.uwl.pisser,” has posted ...
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Photo Series: Eagle Fest 2025

Friday, Sept. 5 marked the fifth annual Eagle Fest at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as part of the university’s ...
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Remembering the Pink Palace: Unique historic home becomes new $22 million housing project

The Pink Palace, an apartment complex on Main Street a block from the La Crosse Public Library, has long been a site of significance for the community. It is not only recognizable for its salmon pink ...
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High-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Crawford and Schimel face off in April 1 election

The April 1 election is right around the corner for Wisconsin voters. On the ballot will be a high-profile state Supreme Court race and other candidates who have advanced past the primaries on Feb. 18 ...
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UWL Alumnus and Archaeologist Gregg Jamison discusses his work recovering MIA soldiers from WWII

Gregg Jamison, UWL alumnus and lead archaeologist of the University of Wisconsin Missing in Action Recovery and Identification Project (UW MIA RIP), presented his discoveries on Tuesday, March 7 in ...
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“UWL administration is killing an already dying field”: School of Education students host protest

This was one of many chants that met the ears of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students and faculty who were present on campus today. The School of Education (SOE) students and their ...
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UWL’s blood money, an unconventional source of funding for students

Donating plasma is a quick and easy way to make fast cash. With the only requirements being that a donor is at least 18 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, has not gotten tattoos or piercings in ...
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The rise and fall of Extended Wellness Weekend

Three years ago, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse introduced “Extended Wellness Weekend” as a day without classes in its academic calendar. This addition ...