The Racquet Press, La Crosse, WI (2024)

07/05/2024

“'I am someone who will pivot based on what people are the most interested in and for a while it was coffee, before I was doing a whole business based on coffee,' said Sveum. 'But then smoothie bowls became a hit.'”

"NOM offers seven different bases all made from organic fruit and acai. While the menu has four curated Bliss Bowls, customers can customize from any of the bases and toppings."

There is a new Cafe in town! NOM Sips and Eats has lots to offer La Crosse. Click the link to learn more. (Written by Isabel Piarulli.)

NOM Sips and Eats made its debut in the La Crosse food scene on May 21. Situated inside Meringue Bakery on Main Street, this new spot offers smoothie bowls and specialty coffee. The cafe’s signature smoothie bowls or what NOM calls Bliss Bowls have become what NOM is known for. While it wasn’t w...

06/20/2024

“‘We respect that many people do not wish to view sexually explicit material so we were clearly disappointed to see that the prosecution in this case has entered into evidence sexually explicit images from our videos,’” said Gow.

“Gow strongly criticized the prosecution’s case, even accusing the UW System of placing falsehoods in the investigative report. The report talks at length about how computers returned to UWL from Gow had information deleted from them, Gow countered by stating the computers were ‘seized’ from his office.”

Disciplinary hearing for former Chancellor Joe Gow was held in the Omni Center today. Read more about it here. (Written by Isabel Piarulli.)

Last Dec, former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow was dismissed from his position by the UW Board of Regents following the discovery of his appearance in pornographic content. Today, June 19th, Gow represented himself in a disciplinary hearing to keep his role as a tenured facult...

06/17/2024

"Sounds of United States Navy aircrafts were heard by over 10,000 people who visited The Deke Slayton Airfest in La Crosse this past weekend. The Airfest was hosted at La Crosse’s regional airport on French Island June 15-16, but local La Crosse residents could see and hear the Blue Angels practicing all week long in preparation for the show."

This past weekend La Crosse had special guests. Take a look at our latest photo series to see who! (Written and pictures by John Gaynor.)

Sounds of United States Navy aircrafts were heard by over 10,000 people who visited The Deke Slayton Airfest in La Crosse this past weekend. The Airfest was hosted at La Crosse’s regional airport on French Island June 15-16, but local La Crosse residents could see and hear the Blue Angels practici...

05/14/2024

"The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse held their Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 12, 2024. Of those who graduated was Jenasea Hameister (she/her), a former employee of The Racquet Press. Hameister began as a General Assignment Reporter and then became the Managing Editor this past year."

"Her articles at The Racquet Press largely focused on local, state and national politics and policies. Hence, Hameister graduated from the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CASSH) with a degree in public administration and a minor in legal studies."

Give a special congratulations to Jenasea Hameister who just graduated! Click the link to read more about her time at UWL. (Written by Sophie Miller.)

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse held their Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 12, 2024. Of those who graduated was Jenasea Hameister (she/her), a former employee of The Racquet Press. Hameister began as a General Assignment Reporter and then became the Managing Editor this past year. Her arti...

05/12/2024

"Moberg served as a College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities senator in UWL’s Student Association for the 2023-2024 academic year. A cause that held particular significance for him was his involvement in the Wellness Weekend Task Force, a committee dedicated to reimplementing a wellness weekend on the academic calendar."

“'Being able to be in that position and fight for students, even though it [establishing wellness weekend] didn’t turn out the greatest, it was really important to me and something I had the privilege of doing,' Moberg said."

Hats off (or graduation caps off) to The Racquet Press Managing Editor Easton Moberg for graduating today! Click the link to read more about his time at UWL. (Written by Isabel Piarulli.)

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 the student government reporter, later serving as the multimedia editor and then managing editor during his final semester...

05/12/2024

"Balancing every aspect of college comes with defining priorities. Miller described her order as: your own health and wellbeing, then school and then work, in that order. She talked about how her priorities didn’t mean she couldn’t work while at school, and what she valued most was remembering that she was a human being first."

“'Just give yourself grace and… take care of yourself. You’re never going to be in college again and you have the rest of your life to work. Carve out the time for the concert, or going downtown, or whatever it is for you,' said Miller."

Our very own Social Justice Reporter Sophie Miller graduated from UWL today! Click the link to read all about her. (Written by Ann David.)

Spring graduation came up quickly, and many students graduated this past weekend. It was a time of hustling to finish up finals and presentations, but also a time for looking back on the college experience.One of these sentimental students is The Racquet Press’s Social Justice Reporter, Sophie Mil...

05/07/2024

"This past weekend, the University of Wisconsin Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams both collected Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Outdoor Championship titles. The Men’s team won their 58th WIAC title, and the Women’s team won their 38th WIAC title."

"The Eagles Track & Field program has continually found success in the WIAC, with a combined 96 outdoor titles."

The Men's and Women's Track and Field teams flew past their competition to win WIAC conference titles this past weekend. Read about the teams at the link below. (Written by John Gaynor.)

This past weekend, the University of Wisconsin Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams both collected Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Outdoor Championship titles. The Men’s team won their 58th WIAC title, and the Women’s team won their 38th WIAC title. The Eagles Track & F...

05/07/2024

Madeline Kohn (She/her) is the program coordinator for student activities and advises CAB as well. Kohn explained that in the past, CAB had taken on parts within the event but this year was the first time that they took on most of it.

“'Everything from deciding which inflatables to bring, the setup and layout and all of the different pieces,' said Kohn. 'The vibes we were hoping for this were, imagine like last day of classes, family reunion sort of vibes and we really lucked out with the weather as well.'”

UWL held the last day of classes for the 2024 spring semester last Friday. Click the link to see how campus celebrated. (Written by Hephzibah Ohihoin.)

On Friday, May 3rd, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse celebrated it’s campus-wide end-of-the-year event, Spring Spectacular. It was advertised as a way to celebrate the last day of classes and included schoolyard games, inflatables, live music, food and a variety of booths. Campus Activities B...

05/06/2024

"On Friday, May 3, UWL students organized a Pro-Palestine rally on the lawn in front of Wittich Hall to make signs and organize themselves before rallying at the clock tower and marching around campus."

"The rally, organized by a group of students affiliated with the Instagram account , officially began at 2:00 p.m., despite students and organizers gathering as early as 1:30 to create signs and get organized."

Click here to read more. (Written by Jackson Skarp.)

On Friday, May 3, UWL students organized a Pro-Palestine rally on the lawn in front of Wittich Hall to make signs and organize themselves before rallying at the clock tower and marching around campus. The rally, organized by a group of students affiliated with the Instagram account ...

05/03/2024

"On Tuesday, April 30, the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CASSH) celebrated its Evening of Excellence."

"Making its debut this year, the EPIC Eagle Award was given to the Department of Psychology. This new award stands for 'Exceptional Progress Increasing Career Readiness'."

"Marie Moeller (She/they) presented this award and said, 'The EPIC Eagle Award recognizes the significant efforts of a CASSH or VPA (Visual and Performing Arts) department who has worked diligently to infuse career readiness and eagle advantage competencies into the work that they do in their department.'"

Each year, the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities celebrates its exceptional professors and students at the Evening of Excellence. Click the link to read about everyone honored at this event! (Written by Hephzibah Ohihoin.)

On Tuesday, April 30, the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CASSH) celebrated its Evening of Excellence. The event ran from 6-8 p.m. with a reception from 6-6:30 p.m. It was held at the Toland Theatre in the Lowe Center of the Arts. Pete Rydberg (He/him) was the host of the event and....

04/30/2024

The Racquet Press has a new section! 'The Eagle Eye' will feature opinions from our staff on a vast array of topics.

"Student protests are popping up all over the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. The United States alone has had protests on college campuses from coast to coast. UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee were just two of the many colleges to join in the global protests recently."

"You might be asking what students all around the world are protesting? Students are protesting the United States involvement in Israel’s attacks in Palestine."

Pro-Palestinian student protests are the first topic to be introduced in The Racquet Press opinion section 'The Eagle Eye'. Read about protests at universities across the world in the link below. (Written by Sophie Miller.)

Student protests are popping up all over the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. The United States alone has had protests on college campuses from coast to coast. UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee were just two of the many colleges to join in the global protests recently. You might be asking what...

04/29/2024

"In some cases, sustainability can be a heavy topic to discuss, but Earthapalooza brought fun and positivity into the concept."

"'We really need these positive experiences surrounding sustainability because it can be a very difficult thing to feel like we’re making progress towards,' said Sustainability Director Grace Lopez Johnson (she/her)."

"'Making it more fun and exciting to people and making it something that they feel they can be a part of is really important. It’s a beautiful thing to help collaborate for the goal of working towards a healthy Earth,' said Lopez Johnson."

Last week's Earthapalooza event was a hit! Read more about all of the student and community organizations involved in the link below! (Written by Trinity Rietmann.)

On Friday, April 26, Earthapalooza brought together numerous different clubs and organizations in the Student Union to connect with students about sustainability. Some were community groups such as Friends of the Marsh and the Mississippi Valley Conservancy, but others were student organizations lik...

04/26/2024

“The banquet began with a plated dinner where SA members mingled and socialized with one another. SA President Emma Latus (She/Her) and Vice President Siri Flores (She/Her) then welcomed everyone to the banquet and introduced Huesmann.”

“Huesmann spoke first on how great of an asset Bob Hetzel, UWL’s Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance since 2007, was to UWL. Huesmann said, ‘This university is on solid footing financially, and we can thank Bob for a lot of that.’”

UWL hosted the first-ever Passing of the Gavel event for the Student Association. Click the link to read more. (Written by Jackson Skarp.)

On Thursday, April 25, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) gathered in the Miller Bluffs in of the Student Union for the first-ever Passing of the Gavel event. The event was held to recognize the current SA body for all the work they have done over the past year, “pass t...

04/26/2024

"Their 2024 campaign started off hot, with a win streak of four games. Since, the Eagles have traded games with opponents, having a record of seven wins and five losses for a .583-win percentage since the four-game win streak, amassing to a 0.687-win percentage to conclude the season."

"Goalie Stefania Rossi believes the team’s chemistry has been a significant factor in winning close matchups while still maintaining healthy friendships. 'Everyone wants the same thing and we’re basically family. We still can push each other to be better every day but have fun with it,' said Rossi."

The UWL Women's Lacrosse team has finished their regular season and is setting their sights on the WIAC title. Read more at the link below. (Written by John Gaynor.)

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Women’s Lacrosse Team has wrapped up their regular season games with a win Wednesday night. The Eagles celebrate the end of another season full of successes starting back in February. When it comes to Women’s Lacrosse, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic ...

04/25/2024

"'Orlando' is a novel written by Virginia Woolf. It revolves around a young man, named Orlando, born in the 1500s during Queen Elizabeth’s reign. The novel ends in the 1900s, and Orlando has become a woman."

"'There is no explanation given for the transformation, nor is there any explanation given for the fact that four hundred years passed, and Orlando only ages a couple of years. It’s just sort of accepted,' said show director Dr. Nic Barilar (He/Him)."

Tickets are selling fast for the UWL Theatre and Dance production of "Orlando". Read more about the show and how to get your tickets at the link below. (Written by Ann David.)

The final show in the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Theatre and Dance Department’s season is “Orlando” by Virginia Woolf and adapted by Sarah Ruhl. Performances are April 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on April 27-28 at 2:00 p.m.; however, the performance on Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. ...

04/25/2024

"Third-year students and English majors, Grace Guyer (She/her) and Emily Weseljak (She/her) are the current presidents of Sigma Tau Delta; the local chapter of the International English Honor Society at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse."

"The honor society initially died off during the COVID-19 period. Still, Guyer sought ways to bring it back to life in the fall semester of her sophomore year, with the help of Weseljak and Christopher McCracken, UWL’s assistant professor in English and the club’s current advisor."

The English organization Sigma Tau Delta has reemerged. Click here to read more about it. (Written by Hephzibah Ohihoin.)

Third-year students and English majors, Grace Guyer (She/her) and Emily Weseljak (She/her) are the current presidents of Sigma Tau Delta; the local chapter of the International English Honor Society at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The honor society initially died off during the COVID-19 pe...

04/24/2024

“'Getting involved in rugby was just kind of a random, whimsical decision,” said Megan Gregory (she/her). 'I was walking with some friends, and some people were tabling for rugby. We just decided to show up for a practice, and we never left.'”

"The story is similar for the team’s three coaches. Coaches Emma Malloy (she/her) and Mekaela Malloy (she/her) started their rugby journey on the UWL Women’s Rugby Team after seeing them at Recfest."

Women's rugby has a presence at UWL and a excellent one at that. Read more in the link below. (Written by Trinity Rietmann.)

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Women’s Club Rugby Team finished up their spring season and took second place at the Iron Women Tournament in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Saturday, April 21. “We’ve had a pretty decent spring. It’s been better than most,” said Coach Richard Brewer (he/him...

04/23/2024

"Campus Thread is one of many student resources at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. As stated on their page, The Campus Thread is UWL’s FREE clothing closet. The program offers jeans, pants, blouses, blazers, shirts, skirts, dresses, UWL apparel and more."

Did you know UWL has a free clothing thrift shop? Read all about it by clicking the link below. (Written Sophie Miller.)

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Campus Thread is one of many student resources at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. As stated on their page, The Campus Thread is UWL’s FREE clothing closet. The program offers jeans, pants, blouses, blazers, shirts, skirts, dresses, UWL apparel and more. Campus Thread previously occupied the...

04/22/2024

"The International Banquet was an opportunity to share and celebrate the collection of cultures and traditions housed within our UWL campus. The banquet featured a Global Citizen Showcase, a meal with international cuisines, performances that showcased several cultures represented by UWL students and an awards ceremony recognizing those who have made a substantial contribution to education abroad at UWL and throughout the La Crosse community."

UWL hosted an international celebration this past weekend. Click the link to read all about it. (Written by Jackson Skarp.)

On Saturday, April 20, International Education and Engagement (IEE) put on the 59th Annual International Banquet, open to UWL students, faculty and community members interested in the international culture at UWL. According to their website, IEE’s mission is to support success by facilitating equi...

04/18/2024

"SA next looked at three resolutions introduced during the last SA meeting. These resolutions were: 'Resolution to Extend the Length of Canvas Course Shells', 'Resolution to Encourage the Adoption of a Mid-Semester Grading Policy' and 'Resolution to Encourage the Use of Native Plants in Future Campus Landscaping Efforts'."

"These resolutions underwent amendments and corrections throughout the past week and were voted on again this week by SA, with all three passing unanimously."

Last night's Senate meeting was busy. Read about it in the link below. (Written by Jackson Skarp.)

On Wednesday, April 17, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) met to hear from Cassandra Ziegler from the Green Fund and to review resolutions written by various members of SA. Third-year Student and sociology major Cassandra Ziegler brought three resolutions to SA from the....

04/12/2024

"The bats for the Cardinals and the Eagles both started off hot in the first matchup of the day, with each team scoring two runs in the first inning. The Eagles would hold the Cardinals scoreless for the rest of the contest and had multiple quality at-bats in the sixth inning where the Eagles scored six runs. The Eagles’ sixth-inning slugfest included a double from Jordyn Mccormack, and a two-run home run from Anna Jensen to the score to 6-2."

Click the link to read further coverage of Wednesday's game. (Written by John Gaynor.)

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Softball team succeeded in winning both games of their 2024 season home opener against Saint Mary’s (Minn.). The games began at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and both games resulted in a UWL victory. The Eagles lost to the Cardinals earlier in the year during the prese...

04/10/2024

"'I look forward to these Tuesdays,' said Dan Abts, a Walk with an Eagle participant. “The other six days of the week I go out by myself… but I look forward to the Tuesdays where I have someone to walk and talk with.'"

"Walk with an Eagle pairs older adults with UWL students in order to give recreational therapy students hands-on experience while impacting the lives of people from the community."

Click the link below. (Written by Trinity Rietmann.)

On Tuesday evenings, students can be seen strolling around the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus with older adults from the La Crosse community. They spend an hour walking together and chatting as part of the Walk with an Eagle program. “I look forward to these Tuesdays,” said Dan Abts, a...

04/09/2024

"On Saturday, April 6, ALANA (Asian Latinx African Native American+ Womxn) had its annual Phenomenal Women’s Dinner in the Bluffs Ballroom from 5:30-8 p.m. The event hosted keynote speaker, Leanne Vigue and included a showcase of local women-owned businesses."

"The event started with the awarding of the phenomenal women of this year’s dinner. Esbeidy Guevara, co-president of ALANA said, 'Each year ALANA chooses to honor four phenomenal women who are making a difference in their community. These women are true to themselves and are cherished by the people around them. Tonight we will celebrate their accomplishments.'”

Click here to read about ALANA's Phenomenal Women's Dinner: Honoring Herstory & the Women of Tomorrow. (Written by Hephzibah Ohihoin.)

On Saturday, April 6, ALANA (Asian Latinx African Native American+ Womxn) had its annual Phenomenal Women’s Dinner in the Bluffs Ballroom from 5:30-8 p.m. The event hosted keynote speaker, Leanne Vigue and included a showcase of local women-owned businesses. The event started with the awarding of ...

04/08/2024

"Englehardt recently competed at the Speedo Sectional Meet in Iowa City in early March in the Men’s 50-meter freestyle. Englehardt won the 50m free and finished with a lifetime personal best time of 22.44 seconds. According to swimcloud.com, Englehardt’s time sets him ranked twelfth this season in the 50m free."

"Englehardt’s achievement of setting a new personal best time has earned him qualification for the Team USA Olympic Trials in Indianapolis in June, surpassing the qualification standard by 0.35 seconds. This accomplishment presents Englehardt with the opportunity to vie for a spot on Team USA and potentially represent the nation at the 2024 Paris Olympics."

UWL Assistant Coach Jack Englehardt has qualified for the Olympic Trials. Click here to read more. (Written by John Gaynor.)

https://theracquet.org/15773/news/club-spotlight-uwl-mens-club-volleyball-2/

Jack Englehardt is not just an Assistant Coach for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse Men’s & Women’s Swim and Dive team; he is also an Olympic-caliber swimmer. Englehardt recently competed at the Speedo Sectional Meet in Iowa City in early March in the Men’s 50-meter freestyle. Englehardt ...

04/05/2024

"On March 13, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously approved Dr. James Beeby as the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s 11th chancellor. Beeby, currently serving as the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Keene State College in New Hampshire, will assume the role of chancellor on July 1 and will have a salary of $281,112."

"During his tenure at Keene State, Beeby developed new undergraduate and graduate programs, collaborated with students, faculty and staff to enhance retention and graduation rates, fostered relationships with local businesses and engaged in collaborative projects with system institutions focusing on student success, mental health, program development and software implementation."

Read more about UWL's 11th Chancellor Dr. James Beeby here! (Written by Easton Moberg).

On March 13, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously approved Dr. James Beeby as the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s 11th chancellor. Beeby, currently serving as the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Keene State College in New Hampshire, will assume the...