Due to possible legal issues, WSUP has temporarily stopped webcasting.
The radio station had been webcasting music and formatted material since January 2006, Arthur Ranney, former WSUP adviser, said. To start webcasting in 2006, WSUP paid a flat rate of $250 and a $25 filing fee to Sound Exchange.
Sound Exchange is a non-profit organization that collects […]

Going green has become the focus of the campus as renovations have finished with Ullsvik Hall. Steps were taken during the remodeling to ensure Ullsvik would become a “green building.”
Rob Cramer, assistant chancellor for administrative services, said that although the renovations did not go beyond what was required in regards to green standards set by […]

Construction on the almost $1.9 million renovation of Glenview Commons has begun this week.
Stevens Construction Corporation of Madison will be the main contractor, winning the lowest bid at $1,893,222, Rob Cramer, assistant chancellor for administrative services, said. UW-Platteville was able to hire SCC after approval from the Wisconsin Department of Administration and the Board of […]

Student Senate voted on a proposed memo and report furnished by the Academic Affairs Committee during its April 14 meeting. The proposal addressed issues raised by students regarding the Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities and Desire2Learn usage by faculty members.
In two separate votes, Senate voted in favor of the memo and report, with a […]

Longhorn Drive is closed and construction has started after multiple delays. However, more delays could push the completion back even further.

Photograph by Lacey Vandermeer

The project was scheduled to be completed by November 2007 before being delayed. The cost of the project was estimated at $355,100 by UW-Platteville. Bids for the project were higher than estimated.
“The […]

Fire safety will be the focus of a three-day event next week in light of fire safety concerns on campuses across the state, including UW-Platteville.
The first Fire Safety Week will take place April 22 - 24. President’s Council organized the event.
During the three days, a table will be set up in Heritage Hall of the […]

The UW System Board of Regents voted in favor of UW-Platteville’s differential tuition proposal at its April 11 meeting. A fee will be charged to students each semester beginning in Fall 2008.
UW-P students will pay an additional $100 next year, $50 each semester, Frank Moullet, Student Senate president, said. The extra fee will be used […]

Candidates for the 2008 student governance elections are facing misleading publicity a day before the election from posters on campus that were created by two members of Student Senate.
The posters featured images of Senate presidential candidates Chris Smith and Eric Hopfensperger and said that they were not adequately committed to fulfilling their presidential terms if […]

Studying with iPods will become the new trend if UW-Platteville is granted access to iUniversity, a service powered by Apple through the iTunes store.
“iUniversity is a dedicated store for university materials, at no cost,” Dan Frommelt, University Worldwide Web Coordinator, said.
UW-P has signed the contract which only needs approval by Apple, Frommelt said. Upon approval, […]

Dedicating his life to making a difference in his community, Herman Boone inspired students to stand up for what they believe in April 3. As this year’s distinguished lecturer, Boone, coach of the T.C. Williams Titans, brought to light his inspirational story that became the focus of the movie Remember the Titans.

Photograph by Lacey Vandermeer
Herman […]