Archive for October 18th, 2007

Welcome to college

By Amy Bell Kwallek • Oct 18th, 2007 • Category: Opinions

College isn’t about proving yourself to those you meet, you befriend or who judge you incorrectly. It’s not up to you to prove them right or wrong. College isn’t about proving anything to anyone except yourself.
College isn’t about searching for love or begging for it around every corner. It’s not about how many people you’ve […]



Drug conviction can put students’ financial aid at risk

By John Grant • Oct 18th, 2007 • Category: Features

(U-WIRE) AMHERST, Mass. –– Federal drug policies are hindering student’s chances of receiving financial aid, which is raising questions from state legislators and students as to why these policies still exist.
According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, 829,625 people were arrested for marijuana violations in 2006. Out of those people, 89 percent were charged with […]



Volleyball avenges home opener loss to Coe

By Sarah Lauber • Oct 18th, 2007 • Category: Sports

The UW-Platteville volleyball team lost their home opener to Coe College 3-2 on Sept. 7, but they got a second chance at the Kohawks on Oct. 12.
The Pioneers got revenge during their final home stand, beating Coe 30-22, 30-32, 30-22 and 32-30.
“Platteville didn’t play up to their potential in the tournament against Coe in September, […]



Pioneers prevail over Eagles for first WIAC win

By Jennifer Lingard • Oct 18th, 2007 • Category: Sports

Five long weeks since their first win of the season, the UW-Platteville football team once again tasted victory as the Pioneers beat the Eagles of UW-La Crosse 37-34 on Oct. 13 at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium.
Going into the game against the 18th-ranked Eagles, the Pioneers knew what was at stake for both teams, their […]