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Isabel Piarulli, Executive Editor • May 12, 2024. As the spring 2024 semester came to an end at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, so did the role of an important member of The Racquet Press. Easton Moberg (He/him) began as... Humans of UWL: Sophie Miller.
Small first-year enrollment gains among students of color at UWL: …
1 day ago · After the United States Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to overturn race-conscious admissions, many universities, including those in the University of Wisconsin System, worked to implement other strategies to recruit and retain their number of students of color. At the time, The Racquet Press wrote an article featuring Assistant Vice Chancellor of Admissions Corey Sjoquist and Vice Chancellor...
Governor Evers urges UWL students to show up to the polls on …
Oct 31, 2024 · In 2020, 68% of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students voted in the race between current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. This year, with Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump on the ballot, student participation is just as essential. The Racquet Press spoke with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers about the role of college student engagement in the Nov. 5 presidential ...
Photo Series: The UWL holiday tree – The Racquet Press
1 day ago · For the second consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse lit up their holiday tree outside of the Student Union on the UWL campus. The lighting event was held at 4 p.m. on Nov. 12 and featured a few words from Chancellor James Beeby before he began the countdown to light the tree. Everyone applauded...
Campus then and now: The history of UWL’s buildings
Nov 27, 2023 · The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has been around for over a hundred years. The school opened its doors in 1909 and has seen countless changes since then. When it first opened, UWL was called the La Crosse Normal School, and its purpose was to train elementary and secondary school teachers. Then the only building on campus was Graff Main ...
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We have been a student-run publication by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students since 1910. The Racquet Press is an online-only publication and publishes content on several platforms. The Racquet Press’ faculty adviser is Dr. Bryan Kopp. The adviser role with The Racquet Press is to help undergraduate students grow in their field and ...
“It makes the ‘everyday’ heroic”: UWL Theatre and Dance presents …
Oct 4, 2024 · The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Theatre and Dance Department will kick off their season Friday, Oct. 11 with “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.” Written by Matt Cox, the play is a fantastical story of what it can mean to be a hero. The story borrows elements...
Student Association hears from DEI and welcomes new members
Sep 26, 2024 · On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) met to hear from the Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion (DEI), Stacy Narcotta-Welp and Nevin Heard, respectively, and to swear in the SA Executive Cabinet and Student Court positions. During her time at …
New chalking policy presented to Student Association by Dean of ...
Oct 4, 2024 · On Wednesday, Oct. 2 the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) met to introduce the new directors, hear from Dean of Students Kara Ostlund about the Interim Chalking Policy and the Interim Expressive Activity on Campus Policy and discuss the presented changes. These policies had already been …
Climate Power breaks down the climate stakes in “the election of …
Oct 30, 2024 · Student Government. Climate Power breaks down the climate stakes in “the election of our lifetime”. The Racquet Press heard from Eden Alem, Climate Power’s national press secretary, on climate legislation, clean energy benefits and the role of the young generations in this presidential election. Bella Walker, Student Government Reporter.