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On Oct. 6, two writers, Matt Hart and Dobby Gibson, came to La Crosse to perform a visiting writers event. This event took place both on campus and at the Pump House in downtown La Crosse. The two writers were here to talk about the recently published book, Creature Feature, by Dean Young. Dean Young... The post Creature Feature: Visiting writers’ event in d
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 NFL season after blood clots were found in his lungs, which was revealed in a statement by the Eagles on Oct. 19. Hurts was initially placed on injured reserve (IR) on Oct. 17, despite reports that the team had no plan... The post Explained: Jalen Hurts blood clot situation
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Every year, the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) hosts a Fiesta Day, an event open to all students, staff and the public at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. This celebration highlights Latin American culture and brings together the community for an evening of food, music, dancing and cultural appreciation. LASO is a student organization whose
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For Michael Scott, a ghost story can be more than just a story. It can also be a way to explore the people, places and history of La Crosse. Scott, a local storyteller, freelance writer and actor, has spent years collecting stories about the city’s darker past. His interest in storytelling eventually led him to... The post Haunted La Crosse: The stories behi
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Flags waved, signs lined the roadside and passing cars honked as La Crosse residents gathered along State Road on Saturday, Oct. 17, for a No Kings protest organized by La Crosse Indivisible. La Crosse Indivisible, a community-based organization that hosts local events focused on democracy, drew approximately 200 attendees on Saturday afternoon. The rally al
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The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse football team broke even on Saturday, Oct. 17 after its 44-10 victory over UW-Stevens Point. The game was the Eagles’ third game of Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (WIAC) conference play of the 2026 season. The game also served as the team’s Varsity Homecoming, Faculty & Staff Day, Band Day and... The post
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On Wednesday, Oct. 14, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor James Beeby hosted a Town Hall in Strzelczyk Great Hall at Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. The session was open to all students, staff and faculty at UWL and was an opportunity for members of the campus community to ask questions and make comments. Beeby began... The post Chancellor Beeby ho
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On Oct. 15, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Volleyball team faced off against the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in their fourth Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) matchup of the season. The match lasted four sets, with UWL falling to UWSP 3-1. The set scores were 19-25, 25-22, 21-25 and 22-25. Despite the Eagles winning only..
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In 2018, Congress passed a farm bill that separated hemp from marijuana making hemp legal for commercial and industrial use. Hemp contains small amounts of the high-inducing compound THC, separating it from the more psychoactive varieties of marijuana by defining hemp as containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC. However, the 2018 bill only... The post THC pr
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