To put it quite simply, UW-Platteville’s track and field teams are on a mission.
Over 50 Pioneers representing the finest track and field athletes UW-P has to offer are headed to UW-Eau Claire for the WIAC Championships on May 2-3.
Are the Pioneers ready to take on the WIAC?
“I do believe,” head coach Jim Nickasch said.
Although all […]

Student Senate approved the creation of the rental issues director position on April 21. The position will be put into effect during the fall 2008 semester, and will be a link for students and off-campus tenants.
Outgoing Student Senate President Frank Moullet worked with the current rental issues director, Mike Park, since winter to create this […]

In a technology-infused, instantly-gratified world, how is it that people still resort to bigotry and hatred in the cruelest and lowest manner?
Students go to college to become the best person they can be, yet some seem to have not graduated past the name-calling stage. At least one thing has changed since the middle school days […]

“It’s too much work.”
“It’s not reliable.”
“It’s not as profitable as corn or soybeans.”
It’s wheat. And farmers in America’s breadbasket are turning against the crop that has been the backbone of the United States’ success since World War I. The nation witnessed it’s true power during World War II in it’s ability to feed millions for […]

With the semester winding down, students, faculty and staff are getting ready for finals and preparing for summer break. The UW-Platteville mens basketball team is doing the opposite. The team had their first practice Sunday night.
Jeff Skemp, center, said the team will have 10 practices before the Pioneers head to Ireland for a team tour.
“We […]

Students looking for a career full of excitement and a little danger may want to consider a job with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Special Agent Josh Mayers, Madison resident agency, spoke to the Criminal Justice Association on April 22 about what a career with the FBI is like.

Graphic by Becky Ninneman

Eugene Woehrle, junior criminal […]

Dating expert, Mike Domitrz, delivered his presentation “Can I Kiss You,” in the Velzey North room of Ullsvik Hall April 28. This event, to bring attention to sexual assault awareness month, was sponsored by the Grant County sexual assault task force.
“When you use words to give someone the right to choose, you’re doing the right […]

Empty Holster Protests took place on college campuses across the United States April 21 - 25. Students participating in the protest would wear an empty holster to classes in support of state bills to allow concealed carry of firearms on campus.
Although it is recognized that students have their right to freedom of speech, there is […]