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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.
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
19 hours 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...
Chancellor Beeby delivers the 2024 welcome address
August 29, 2024. Jackson Skarp. Chancellor James Beeby welcomed faculty and staff back to UWL. On Wednesday, Aug 28, Chancellor James Beeby gave his Fall Welcome Address inside of the Bluffs Ballroom in the Student Union. Faculty and staff gathered to listen to Beeby and other members of UWL’s Leadership Team speak.
Removal of UWL’s Wellness Weekend sparks call for legislative …
Oct 16, 2023 · Three years ago, consequent of COVID-19, a day of no classes was added to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse academic calendar titled: Wellness Weekend. Now, after three years, Wellness Weekend has been cut from the 2024-2025 academic calendar, making this year the last year UWL students experienced a day off mid-fall semester. “I’m disappointed.
UWL Eagles Football gain All-Conference recognition, dominate …
Nov 20, 2023 · The top-ranked University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles Football Team advanced to the second round of the Division III National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) playoffs after defeating the University of Minnesota Morris Cougars by a score of 62-7. Saturday’s game was a significant victory for the program, with …
NCAA athletes fear ’employee’ status will undermine DIII college …
Nov 7, 2024 · In June of 2021, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in NCAA v. Alston, stating that the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) could not legally restrict education-related payments to student-athletes. Following this ruling, the NCAA allowed states to develop their own Name Image and Likeness (NIL) regulations. This gave student-athletes the opportunity to...
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 …
UWL Eagles’ Quarterfinal Exit: Coach and key ... - The Racquet Press
Dec 4, 2023 · The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles football team experienced its most successful season since 1996 on Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Quarterfinal round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Playoffs. The reigning national champions, North Central College, defeated the Eagles with a score of 55-42, advancing to the semifinals.
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.