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Study Abroad takes pilgrimage to Assisi

Noah Nelson, Editor April 25, 2024

  “I definitely think the spirit of Assisi has been carried back,” said Gwen Schroeder, reflecting on the study abroad trip she went on recently.     Schroeder is a student taking Religious...

Engineering capstone projects proving valuable for students and community 

Noah Nelson, Editor March 7, 2024

The engineering program is one of the newest programs at Viterbo, and its recent accreditation by ABET has given it the platform to work on several important projects throughout the community. Students...

Love EVERY Body Week promotes healthy image and lifestyle  

Carter Steger, Assistant Editor March 7, 2024

'Love EVERY Body Week’ is sponsored by the Viterbo Recreation and Leadership Department. It begins Feb. 19 and lasts until Feb. 23. The week is dedicated to celebrating the differences that make each...

Ho-Chunk leader, Jon Greendeer (center), poses with Marlene De La Cruz Guzman (left) and Rick Trietley (right).

Jon Greendeer shares story of Ho-Chunk Nation 

Sailor Zarecki, Campus Life Editor March 7, 2024

"When that road appears for you, you walk forward and never look back.” This is a quote said by Jon Greendeer about the Ho-Chunk mindset on moving forward. Jon Greendeer, who is the President of the...

Author Candy Campbell performs Florence Nightingale show 

Carter Steger, Assistant Editor March 7, 2024

On Feb. 16 Dr. Candy Campbell performed at the Fine Arts Center at Viterbo University. Campbell’s performance was inspired and based on the writings of Florence Nightingale. The show began at 7:00 p.m....

Reinhart Institute Fellowship proving essential for students 

Noah Nelson, Editor March 7, 2024

=The Reinhart Institute’s student fellowship program is the only one of its kind on campus, and the members are finding value in the individualized experiences it provides. Seventeen students of diverse...

Award Winners, Presenters, and Organizers post-ceremony

Community observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Learning, and Celebration 

Noah Nelson, Editor February 16, 2024

On Jan. 15, 2024, events took place across campus to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the 7:00 p.m. celebration was open to all Viterbo and La Crosse community members. The campus-wide celebration...

Ben Biskupski by his dorm window

Dorm life in winter presents opportunities and challenges 

Jackson Schuh, Sports Editor February 16, 2024

Viterbo University first-year students are all required to live in on-campus housing, more specifically, the dorms. The two residence halls to choose from are Marian and Bonaventure Hall. In these, each...

Houska Park - 2021

La Crosse County aims for ‘Functional Zero’ by 2029 

Noah Nelson, Editor February 16, 2024

On Jan. 8, 2024, a new homelessness action plan was presented to the La Crosse County Board and the City of La Crosse Common Council, and it is now being implemented throughout the surrounding communities...

Students volunteering at the event (Nick Tennis, Alex Samolinski, Owen Bernstorf)

Needs Drive helps unsheltered individuals 

Sailor Zarecki, Campu December 14, 2023

As winter is upon us, imagine for a moment not having a warm home to go to every night. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many individuals in La Crosse. This inspired one of Viterbo’s seniors, Noah...

Catholic Living Community creates a new culture on campus 

Catholic Living Community creates a new culture on campus 

Noah Nelson, Assistant Editor December 14, 2023

This fall, a group of students has formed their own living community on campus and are integrating their faith into their school experience. In the spring 2023 semester, there were talks of the group’s...

“Life has its own pace”: McKnight shares value of patience  

Carter Steger, Editor December 14, 2023

As the semester enters its final week, many students consider it crunch time. Maintaining positive mental health can be difficult for students while having to study, finish projects, and take exams. Director...

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