News
Permits required to park on streets surrounding residence hallsStarting next year, parking in front of residence halls, including Rountree Commons, will be prohibited without a parking permit. The City of Platteville, not the University, owns the streets weaving between the residence halls. The City of Platteville and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville are working together to issue these permits for next year. Their goals [...]
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Faculty salary talk addresses gap between UWP, comparable universities »It was the third time in four months that Faculty Senate spoke about faculty salaries when Ray Spoto presented his findings April 17. This time, however, the talk centered on how the University of Wisconsin-Platteville paid professors in comparison to other universities around the country. The statistics were less than stellar. The information brought forward [...]
Features
UW-Platteville’s Mudfest Weekend Tradition »As a UW-Platteville student, I’m sure you know about the Annual Mudfest weekend that ultimately brings together the majority of campus to the pitch for the Rugby tournaments. For many students, Mudfest weekend is having a bonfire, playing bag toss, and throwing some beers back before heading down to the pitch. Richard Heyer, senior Biology [...]
Sports
NCAA exploiting workers: D-III universities should compensate student athletes »Congratulations. You have been selected for an entry-level position at our national corporation. After reviewing your application and looking over your prior work, we have determined two things: this is what you have wanted to do your entire life and that you are a perfect fit. Getting down to business: first, let’s discuss pay. The [...]
Opinions
Students should consider city government »Are you someone who is constantly wondering why we don’t have more things to do in Platteville, such as kayaking, small concerts or the leisure of a 24-hour coffee shop? Are there things that you would like to see change, such as more sit-down restaurants or produce markets in town? As a student, I hear [...]
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor »Dear Editor: I would like to address an article in the Thursday, April 19, edition of the Exponent written by Kaleigh Dunn. The article is called “Walker declares war on women.” She complains of various attacks that Gov. Scott Walker has made on women through new laws that were enacted “secretly.” I want to say [...]
