News ArticlesStudent Senate passes mascot resolutionChancellor asked to form research group on BlugoldByNo matter how people feel, Student Senate recognized the hot topic of defining 'Blugold,' and passed a resolution at Monday night's meeting, 28-1-0, recommending that Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich form a workgroup to research the university's possible need for a mascot. Differential tuition talks begin todayReport: System affordable, but lacks financial aidByThe UW System Board of Regents is holding a session today to talk about issues related to college affordability and access to public higher education. La Crosse police share safety tipsSpeaker travels country giving advice on curbing city drinking problemsByAfter eight instances of alcohol-related drowning in the Mississippi River, the community in La Crosse developed new initiatives to crack down on underage drinking. Drew Gavrilos of the La Crosse Police Department has been speaking around the country about the city's ideas, and will head to Eau Claire next. Forum speaker discusses Iraq crisisIslamic historian from University of Michigan explores administration's policyByUniversity of Michigan history professor and Islamic historian Juan Cole presented "The Iraq Crisis and the Future of America" on Tuesday night in the Schofield Auditorium. Arena renovation bill passesSenate approves Hobbs ice arena, UW-Eau Claire Foundation will match university's donationByVoicing its support of a $250,000 university donation through segregated fees to renovate Hobbs Ice Arena, Student Senate passed a bill Monday night 24-0-5. Landlords advise renters to explore optionsReading over details on leases before signing helps prevent confusion and misunderstanding, landlords sayByWhile some leases are being signed, most are going to be ending come June 1. Professor emeritus of law, Erwin Steiner said there are a few things students need to know regarding their new and old leases before deciding to rent. Latina students reflect on their educationPanel discussion raises awareness of difficulties faced by Latina women in American educationByMonday marked the start of a series of events for "Women's Herstory Month" with a panel discussion on Latina students in the United States education system. The panel, hosted by the WAGE Center, featured Latin American studies coordinator Eva Santos-Phillips and three students, junior Maria Paulina Duarte Hernandez, sophomore Celismarie Ortiz and junior Liliana Meza. |