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Viterbo invites guest director for “Young Frankenstein”
Corbin Frydenlund, Assistant Editor • October 7, 2025
Students unite to keep La Crosse safe: Inside Operation River Watch
Megan Carey, Freelance Writer • October 7, 2025
Operation River Watch serves a clear and important purpose: to help keep both the community and college students safe, especially around the Mississippi River during late-night hours.
The TRIO Website, where students could find the context of the program
TRIO gets cut but remains a legacy
Ava M. Stoeckly, Editor • October 7, 2025
The program provided more than tutoring; it created a space where members could seek academic guidance, financial literacy help, and professional development opportunities while also building a sense of belonging. 
Viterbo celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sailor Zarecki, Campus Life Editor • October 7, 2025
It is Hispanic Heritage Month, and the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has no shortage of events planned to celebrate. These events are curated with students in mind and are a fantastic opportunity to learn and embrace aspects of different cultures.
Senior Ella Sans Crainte
Senior Ella Sans Crainte encourages students to “Take it one day at a time”
Ayawyn Conner, Student Journalist • May 7, 2025

Ella Sans Crainte is a senior nursing and Spanish double major at Viterbo University. She is known across campus for being a radiant and hospitable...

V-Hawk sKILL threat
Aydenn Sutton, Sports Editor • October 7, 2025
“Jada is an all-around amazing athlete, but she’s also a great person. She’s really fun to be around. She brings a lot of energy to the team, and she also tells us when we need to pick it up–in which we do. She’s also a great captain,” first-year player, Maddi Quist said. 
V-Hawks softball hosts third annual clinic
Aydenn Sutton, Sports Editor • October 7, 2025
Going into her third year of hosting the Viterbo Softball Clinic, Alonzo finds comfort in working with young softball players and giving them lifelong and meaningful lessons.
Coach Jim Socha
Head golf coach Jim Socha announces retirement
Jackson Schuh, Sports Editor • May 7, 2025

Since the program was founded in 2007, Jim Socha has been named head of the Men’s Golf team at Viterbo University. Throughout his tenure at...

Students should not use AI
Ava Stoeckly, Editor • October 7, 2025
Educational intuitions are supposed to be places where young minds wrestle with ideas, practice critical thinking, and build the discipline that prepares them for adulthood. When students rely on ChatGPT to do their assignments, they bypass this process entirely.
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