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03/10/2025

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"The April 1 election is right around the corner for Wisconsin voters. On the ballot will be a high-profile state Supreme Court race and other candidates who have advanced past the primaries on Feb. 18. In La Crosse this means the race for mayor, between Chris Kahlow and Shaundel Washington-Spivey, as well as multiple La Crosse County circuit court judge positions and a seat on the La Crosse School District Board of Education."

"Crawford spoke with The Racquet Press to discuss how she has shaped her commitment to fair and impartial judicial decision-making and warns against her opponent’s partisanship influence."

Click the link to read more. Written by Isabel Piarulli.

The April 1 election is right around the corner for Wisconsin voters. On the ballot will be a high-profile state Supreme Court race and other candidates who have advanced past the primaries on Feb. 18. In La Crosse this means the race for mayor, between Chris Kahlow and Shaundel Washington-Spivey, a...

"Shaundel Washington-Spivey is a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse alumni and community leader who is currently running ...
03/06/2025

"Shaundel Washington-Spivey is a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse alumni and community leader who is currently running for mayor of La Crosse."

"Washington-Spivey graduated from UWL in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and then later a master’s degree in student affairs administration making him a two-time alumnus of UWL. He also studied at Western Technical College and Viterbo University."

The primaries have come and gone in La Crosse and one of the mayoral candidates who have advanced to the April 1st ballot is a UWL alum. Read more about him in our latest Humans of UWL. (Written by Hephzibah Ohihoin.)

Shaundel Washington-Spivey is a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse alumni and community leader who is currently running for mayor of La Crosse. Washington-Spivey graduated from UWL in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and then later a master’s degree in student affairs administra...

"In the 2024 presidential election, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students cast more votes for the Republican candid...
02/24/2025

"In the 2024 presidential election, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students cast more votes for the Republican candidate and current President Donald Trump than in 2020. Under new leadership, UWL College Republicans have returned to welcome politics enthusiasts and conservative thinkers."

"The Racquet Press met with Carter LeFevre-Tomlin, the chair and founder of the reformed UWL College Republicans. He transferred from UW-Platteville, where he was the vice president of their club."

UWL College Republicans student org makes its return to campus. Click the link to read a little about them. (Written by Bella Walker.)

In the 2024 presidential election, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students cast more votes for the Republican candidate and current President Donald Trump than in 2020. Under new leadership, UWL College Republicans have returned to welcome politics enthusiasts and conservative thinkers. The Racqu...

"Following a series of impressive victories that included breaking the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) D...
02/24/2025

"Following a series of impressive victories that included breaking the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III 60-meter dash record two home meets in a row, Lauren Jarrett sat down with The Racquet Press to share her journey to the podium."

Our latest Humans of UWL features Lauren Jarrett, current NCAA Division III record holder for the women's 60-meter dash. Click the link below to read more. (Written by Paige Geiser.)

Following a series of impressive victories that included breaking the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III 60-meter dash record two home meets in a row, Lauren Jarrett sat down with The Racquet Press to share her journey to the podium. Track and field has been a central part....

"On Wednesday Feb. 5, Eagle Advocates, a club at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, held its fourth annual Diversity, Eq...
02/06/2025

"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 basketball team as they battled University of Wisconsin-Platteville in their ninth conference game."

"Eagle Advocates was founded in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. The protests surrounding the event inspired athletes to make a club targeting racial equity in athletics. Eagle Advocates is an exclusive group for student-athletes dedicated to raising awareness and fostering a sense of community around DEI discussions."

UWL Womens Basketball hosted their fourth annual DEI night with Eagle Advantage. Click the link to read more. (Written by Paige Geiser.)

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 basketball team as they battled University of Wisconsin-Platteville in their ninth conference ...

"Styled in the 1960s and ’70s by La Crosse residents Dale and Pat Wernecke, the main house is a snapshot in time. The re...
02/03/2025

"Styled in the 1960s and ’70s by La Crosse residents Dale and Pat Wernecke, the main house is a snapshot in time. The retro-style kitchen and wallpapered rooms have remained throughout the years along with atypical features like sunken bathtubs and a 25-foot-long bridge."

An iconic landmark in La Crosse, given the name Pink Palace over the years, is set to be demolished. What will go in its place? Click the link below. (Written by Isabel Piarulli.)

The Pink Palace, an apartment complex on Main Street a block from the La Crosse Public Library, has long been a site of significance for the community. It is not only recognizable for its salmon pink color and intriguing landscaping but also for its unconventional interior and usage since its constr...

"On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) swore in Chloe Childers, Rae Luts...
01/30/2025

"On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) swore in Chloe Childers, Rae Lutsey and Jolani Lujan to fill the following seats, respectively; Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL), the Pride Center and Asian Latinx African Native American+ Womxn (ALANA)."

"Director of REC Sports Jeff Keenan then spoke to SA about actions the REC will take to address overcrowding."

The first student senate meeting of the semester happened last night. Read the happenings in the link below. (Written by Bella Walker.)
https://theracquet.org/17268/news/student-association-gathers-to-hear-from-the-rec-sports-director-and-the-vice-and-assistant-vice-chancellor-of-diversity-and-inclusion-and-swear-in-new-senators/ #

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) swore in Chloe Childers, Rae Lutsey and Jolani Lujan to fill the following seats, respectively; Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL), the Pride Center and Asian Latinx African Native American+ Womxn (ALANA). Director...

"Now, nearly four months after the UW System Board of Regents unanimously voted to revoke his tenure, Gow has filed a fe...
01/30/2025

"Now, nearly four months after the UW System Board of Regents unanimously voted to revoke his tenure, Gow has filed a federal lawsuit against the UW System alleging his dismissal was unconstitutional and violated both his free speech rights and the systems’s own stated commitment to academic freedom."

“'The First Amendment protects Dr. Gow’s speech, even if it may be unpopular or contrary to the majority of public sentiment,' the lawsuit stated. “Indeed, the First Amendment is most important when the danger of stifling controversial speech is at its highest.'”

The saga continues. Joe Gow launches a federal lawsuit against UWL. Click the link below to read more. (Written by Isabel Piarulli.)

Former Chancellor Joe Gow was dismissed from his position at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and had his tenure as a communications professor revoked after the University of Wisconsin System uncovered his involvement in making pornographic videos with his wife, Carmen Willson. Now, nearly four...

"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...

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