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"As the Spring semester begins, it serves as a reminder that the 2025/2026 academic session will soon be knocking on our...
01/24/2025

"As the Spring semester begins, it serves as a reminder that the 2025/2026 academic session will soon be knocking on our doors. This proximity comes with its own list of things to do, specifically applying for scholarships to alleviate the financial burdens of the next academic session."

UWL simplifies how students can apply for scholarships. Click the link below for a step by step guide. (Written by Hephzibah Ohihoin.)

As the Spring semester begins, it serves as a reminder that the 2025/2026 academic session will soon be knocking on our doors. This proximity comes with its own list of things to do, specifically applying for scholarships to alleviate the financial burdens of the next academic session. A Campus Conn...

“'I am someone who will pivot based on what people are the most interested in and for a while it was coffee, before I wa...
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...

“‘We respect that many people do not wish to view sexually explicit material so we were clearly disappointed to see that...
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...

"Sounds of United States Navy aircrafts were heard by over 10,000 people who visited The Deke Slayton Airfest in La Cros...
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...

"The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse held their Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 12, 2024. Of those who graduated w...
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...

"Moberg served as a College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities senator in UWL’s Student Association for the 2023-20...
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...

"Balancing every aspect of college comes with defining priorities. Miller described her order as: your own health and we...
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...

"This past weekend, the University of Wisconsin Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams both collected Wisconsin Intercoll...
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...

Madeline Kohn (She/her) is the program coordinator for student activities and advises CAB as well. Kohn explained that i...
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...

"On Friday, May 3, UWL students organized a Pro-Palestine rally on the lawn in front of Wittich Hall to make signs and o...
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 ...

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

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

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

“The banquet began with a plated dinner where SA members mingled and socialized with one another. SA President Emma Latu...
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...

"Their 2024 campaign started off hot, with a win streak of four games. Since, the Eagles have traded games with opponent...
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 ...

"'Orlando' is a novel written by Virginia Woolf. It revolves around a young man, named Orlando, born in the 1500s during...
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. ...

"Third-year students and English majors, Grace Guyer (She/her) and Emily Weseljak (She/her) are the current presidents o...
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...

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