Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine returns for third year at UWL move-out week
As finals approach, so does move-out–packing your car so full you can barely see out of the rearview mirror, calling your parents for extra hands or maybe even a bigger vehicle, cleaning spaces you’ve...
View ArticleUWL Social Justice Week
“Care is not an individual act, but a shared practice shaped by connection, responsibility, and community;” this is the message that stood at the heart of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s tenth...
View ArticleAcross the Aisle: UWL College Democrats and Republicans host roundtable debate
On Tuesday, March 31, the UWL College Democrats and College Republicans hosted a roundtable discussion aimed at encouraging honest engagement, critical thinking and mutual understanding. Co-chairs of...
View ArticleApril 7 General Election Explained: Breaking down the ballot
The April 7 election is approaching, but for a lot of Wisconsinites–especially college students–what appears on the ballot is entirely unfamiliar. Even among voters who know what they’ll see on...
View ArticleUWL Celebrates: Black History Month with Mayor and UWL alum Shaundel...
On Thursday, Feb. 26, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse hosted a luncheon as part of the “UWL Celebrates” series, inviting Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey–a two-time UWL alum and the first Black...
View ArticleUWL student opinions on ICE
Since Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, his administration has significantly expanded U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). More than $12 billion in funding has been put into...
View ArticleUWL Pride Center hosts annual drag show, raising more than $2,300
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Pride Center hosted its annual drag show Saturday, March 7, in the Student Union Bluffs, drawing hundreds of attendees for a night of celebrating identity,...
View Article‘It felt too safe’: Students reveal disconnect between campus safety...
On April 7, The Racquet Press covered an event featuring the offices of Title IX and Violence Prevention that informed students on the rights and resources available to them in the case of sexual...
View ArticleAre UWL’s International students’ visas safe?
The Trump administration took office in January 2025 and with it came the termination of over 1700 international student visas nationwide. A terminated visa or Student and Exchange Visitor Information...
View ArticleUWL Social Justice week presents Title IX and Violence Prevention: Know Your...
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse community celebrated its 2025 Social Justice Week from April 1 to April 3. This year’s theme was “Navigating New Horizons: Mapping Future Action,” which focused on...
View ArticleUWL psychology students demand change in diversity and faculty retention
A group of students from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse psychology department have called on university leadership to address systemic issues with the department, specifically citing a lack of...
View ArticleUWL students rally for women’s rights at Women 4 Women’s March
Content Warning: This article contains content about sexual assault. A Women 4 Women’s March was held on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus at the Hoeschler Clocktower on Wednesday, March 26...
View ArticlePhoto Series: Celebrating Black History Month with the significance and...
The month of February celebrates Black History Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness about the contributions of African Americans and their historical struggles. Among the several things to...
View ArticleLa Crosse small business owners of color: Melanin Beauty Bar
Choya Woods, the owner of Melanin Beauty Bar, a hair and beauty salon, is a cosmetologist, mother of four and very involved member of the La Crosse community. “Melanin really was born as pretty much a...
View ArticleEagle Advocate’s night of unity: DEI in action boosts game attendance
On Wednesday Feb. 5, Eagle Advocates, a club at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, held its fourth annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) night. The event was held concurrently with UWL’s women’s...
View ArticleFrom classroom to correctional facility: UWL students foster family...
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has implemented more community based hands-on classes within their course offerings. These classes, titled Community Engaged Learning Classes (CEL), involve...
View ArticleLa Crosse small business owners of color: Mia’s Kitchen
18-year-old Mia Simone Davis is the founder and owner of Mia’s Kitchen and Food Truck (Mia’s Kitchen on Wheels) as well as Healing Roots. She started her catering business in 2021 at the age of 15...
View ArticlePalestinian and Israeli peace activists discuss the reality of the Israeli...
On Monday, Nov. 18, Israeli and Palestinian peace activists, Rotem Levin and Osama Lliwat, also known as the ‘Salt of the Earth’ duo, came to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to speak on...
View ArticleSmall first-year enrollment gains among students of color at UWL: What about...
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...
View ArticleDeepavali: Celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil
The Cultural Heritage Association of India (CHAI) celebrated Deepavali (the festival of lights) on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Stoney Creek Hotel. CHAI La Crosse is a volunteer-operated nonprofit...
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