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Letter to the Editor: Corey Ruiz: Murdered by the police for being Black

The Racquet Press

The Midwest is known for many things. We’re known for our hospitality, our farmland. We’re known for our dairy, the great lakes and the repeated killings of Black Americans at the hands of officers who are sworn to protect us. For many Midwesterners, the story is long sung and tragic. We remember George Floyd, Daunte... The post Letter to the Editor: Corey R

Letter to the Editor: Are we richer, or poorer? Who are “we?”

The Racquet Press

This article was written with support by Adam Stivers and Menard Family Initiative. You have probably noticed that the economy is doing great, and that maybe you are not. As the findings show, this is a delusion or a failure of perception. It intricately describes the American economy. The gap between “the U.S. economy” and... The post Letter to the Editor:

Letter to the Editor: LeBron, please come play for UWL

The Racquet Press

Dear LeBron Raymone James Sr., It has recently come to my attention that you informed the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association that you are seeking to play elsewhere in the 2026-2027 season, and that they can move forward without you. First off, I would like to congratulate you for all your success... The post Letter to the Editor: LeBro

City denies liquor licenses for Tequila’s and Citgo after alleged service to minors

The Racquet Press

It is no secret that La Crosse, home to three college campuses, continues to face challenges related to underage drinking. With the repeal of Latino’s Bar & Grill’s liquor license, which eventually led to the establishment’s closure last year, it became evident that the city was taking steps to address the presence of underage patrons... The post City de

Angelini’s Ristorante owner defends YouTube video berating women servers amid online backlash

The Racquet Press

Content warning: This article contains language that might be upsetting for some readers. On June 1, a video uploaded to Angelini’s Ristorante’s YouTube channel titled “At Angelini’s they prefer male server” featured the owner, Tony Angelini, and three other men make discriminatory remarks about female servers and has recently c

“Just one more wintergreen”: Squirrel cleanup crew spirals into addiction

The Racquet Press

Zyns have exploded on the market in the last few years as the newest way to ingest nicotine. A small white pouch that is infused with flavored nicotine gets placed in between the gum and lip of the user as the addictive substance seeps in through the skin. Typically lasting between 30-60 minutes, the user... The post “Just one more wintergreen”:

Humans of UWL: Jackson Skarp

The Racquet Press

Each fall, a renewed excitement ripples across a fresh staff of The Racquet Press, as the possibilities of the coming year are ready to be tackled by the team. However, each spring, The Racquet has to say goodbye to some of their beloved members. One of those members this year is none other than Executive... The post Humans of UWL: Jackson Skarp appeared fir

Humans of UWL: Paige Geiser

The Racquet Press

On May 16, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will say a bittersweet goodbye to the class of 2026. Among those soon-to-be graduates is Managing Editor of The Racquet Press, Paige Geiser, who will be graduating with a major in English, Writing and Rhetoric Emphasis and a minor in Criminal Justice. Geiser’s road to UWL was... The post Humans of UWL: Paige G

Welcoming the next editors of The Racquet Press

The Racquet Press

As the school year comes to an end, The Racquet Press looks to fresh faces to lead the publication into the future. As the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s only student newspaper, these three editors take on the task of ensuring the UWL student body remain informed and educated on important events and information impacting them... The post Welcoming

Jelly Roll set to perform at UWL graduation halftime show

The Racquet Press

As the students of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse prepares for their spring commencement on May 16, there comes a big announcement that will undoubtedly shake up the landscape of college graduation as we know it: Summerfest headliner Jelly Roll will be performing at the brand-new halftime show during UWL’s graduation ceremony this year. Due... The pos

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