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John Rodwell

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief

John Rodwell is a senior majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Psychology. John has been involved with he Exponent since his freshman year in November of 2019. Spring 2023 is John’s last semester as an officer, after which he’ll return as a volunteer like an old man comes out of retirement, with sunglasses, Hawaiian shirts, and mischievous sense of wherewithal.

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Time to Boot-Scoot Boogie

John Rodwell, Emeritus Editor-In-Chief
May 10, 2023

Interview with Chancellor Evetovich

John Rodwell, Emeritus Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
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Sen. Agard Visits Platteville Regarding Cannabis

John Rodwell, Emeritus Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
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Train Derails in De Soto, WI

John Rodwell, Emeritus Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
REC Club/ Dr. Chris Baxter

Prescribed Burn on the Platteville M

John Rodwell, Emeritus Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
Dr. Chris Baxter debriefs the group before they begin the burn

Rountree Prairie Burns Bright

John Rodwell, Editor-In-Chief
May 3, 2023
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Opinion: Our Land Stewardship Rocks

John Rodwell, Editor-In-Chief
May 3, 2023
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Tammy Evetovich Named Chancellor

John Rodwell, Editor-In-Chief
May 3, 2023
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Women Veterans Conference

John Rodwell, Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2023
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UW-Platteville Hosts Rural Education Conference

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2023
My Deskside Companion

My Deskside Companion

John Rodwell
April 19, 2023
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To The Sugarbush

John Rodwell
April 19, 2023
HOLD THE LINE - Firefighters operating under the joint command of Fort McCoy and the DNR use backing fires to eliminate fuel for the raging wildfire to use.

Wildfires Spark During Days of Red Flag Warnings

John Rodwell, Editor-In-Chief
April 19, 2023
“Doof” battles Mankato player to the ground during final pooled gameplay for Platteville Blue before advancing into the finals

Women’s Rugby Secures Third at 26th Mudfest

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2023
A. Trade token for the Lead Mine Saloon in Platteville – found in June at a home in Platteville, WI B. Mineral Point centennial coin – found in May at Miner’s Cottage in Mineral Point, WI C. Trade token for H.M. Gann Billiard Hall in Galena, IL – found in October at a park in Platteville D. Trade token for J.T. Marshall Cigars & Tobacco in Livingston, WI – found in September at an old farmstead in Benton, WI E. Bull Durham advertising token – found in May at an old farmstead in Benton, WI 1. Toy Derringer pistol found in Lancaster, WI 2. Metal bowl – found in Benton, WI 3. Lipstick tubes 4. Antique match holder – found in Cedar Rapids, IA 5. Pocket watch – found in Benton, WI 6. Tootsie toys – various locations 7. Aluminum comb with writing Max Rady Saloon on it – found in Platteville, WI 8. Pipe bowl – found in Cedar Rapids, IA 9. Clay shooter marble – found in Missouri Valley, IA 10. Bennington marble – found in Missouri Valley, IA 11. Pocket knife – found in Darlington, WI 12. Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Brakeman’s badge – found in Benton, WI 13. Frog brooch – found in Cedar Rapids, IA 14. Crotal bell – found in Platteville, WI 15. 1930 Grant County dog license – found in Platteville, WI 16. Toe tap 17. Silver rings

Driftless Digger: The Local Legend

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2023
UW-Platteville Communications

Platteville Sends Eight Projects to Capitol Rotunda

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2023
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East Palestine Still Affected by Derailment Affected by Derailment

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2023
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House Fire on W. Cedar Street

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2023
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David Gillota to Publish New Book

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2023
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Driftless Market Hosts First ‘Friendly Function’

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2023
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SWE Hosts Annual ‘Advice from Industry’

John Rodwell, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2023

Addendum for Feb. 9

John Rodwell, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2023
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Spring 2023 Letter from the Editor

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2023
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Feb.09.2023 Blurb of the Week

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2023
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2023
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End-of-Fall Letter from the Editor

John Rodwell, Editor-In-Chief
December 7, 2022
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Railway Union Rejected Tentative Agreement

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2022
“Media: Pen and toned paper Year: 2022”

Who is the Batman?

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
“Medium: Watercolor, watercolor paper, pen Year: 2022”

Grasp

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
“Medium: Pen and paper Year: 2022 Three of my pumpkins from this year’s harvest”

Portraits of My Love

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
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How I Found My Love in the Garden

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
“Media: Watercolor paper Year: 2022”

Living room lamp on a Thursday afternoon

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
“This tree was sketched while sitting in Memorial Park, chatting with a dear friend of mine.”

Chatting with a friend in a park

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022

Newest Amazon Labor Union Movement in CA

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
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Opinion: The Importance of Veteran’s Day

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022
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Engineering Seminar: Defending the Great Lakes

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022
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Platteville School Referendum on the Ballot

John Rodwell and Kaz Bresnan
November 2, 2022
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Indigenous Peoples Day Lecture: “Running For Justice”

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
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The Vampire and Its Cultural History

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2022
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Pfaff and Pocan Visit UW-Platteville Campus

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2022
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Railroad Industry Settlement Reached

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2022
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The Exponent: What Do We Do?

John Rodwell, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2022
End-of-Spring Letter from the Editor

End-of-Spring Letter from the Editor

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 11, 2022

Our Buildings Need Fixing and Our Admin Can Do It

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 4, 2022
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Interview with Dr. McClain and Dr. Lee

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 4, 2022
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Remembering Wisconsin Workplace Fatalities

John Rodwell, [email protected]
April 27, 2022
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Platteville Receives $10 Million Scholarship Fund

John Rodwell, [email protected]
April 20, 2022
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Plastic Particles Found in Human Blood

John Rodwell, [email protected]
April 13, 2022
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Welcoming Seeds Home #2

John Rodwell, [email protected]
April 13, 2022
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Amazon Warehouses Push For Unions

John Rodwell, [email protected]
April 6, 2022
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To Mask or Not to Mask

John Rodwell, [email protected]
February 23, 2022
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“Welcoming Seeds Home” Webinar

John Rodwell, [email protected]
February 23, 2022
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End-of-Semester Letter From the Editor

John Rodwell, [email protected]
December 16, 2021
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Abby Goodhall Senior Vocal Recital

John Rodwell, [email protected]
December 9, 2021
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The Happiness Hypothesis Book Review

John Rodwell, [email protected]
December 1, 2021
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Academic Planning Council Meeting

John Rodwell, [email protected]
November 17, 2021
The red in the Field of Honor shines bright this week: Anthony Malo photo

The Field of Honor and Veteran’s Week

John Rodwell, [email protected]
November 10, 2021
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UUCC Nov. 3 Meeting

John Rodwell, [email protected]
November 10, 2021
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Summer Researchers: Kadee Lawrence

John Rodwell, [email protected]
November 3, 2021
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Grant County Land Information Council Meeting

John Rodwell, [email protected]
November 3, 2021
Indigenous Peoples' Day (Oct. 12)

Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Oct. 12)

John Rodwell, [email protected]
October 20, 2021
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APC Hears Proposal Suspending German Major

John Rodwell, [email protected]
October 20, 2021
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IDEA Hub Grand Opening and Launch

John Rodwell, [email protected]
October 13, 2021
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Industry Awareness Day on Campus

John Rodwell, [email protected]
October 6, 2021
Data on campuses from UW System website; data on county from CDC accessed via Columbus Dispatch. Campus data reflect on student rates while County data reflect among residents. All data based on Sept. 22 reports. John Rodwell graphic

UW System Reports Vax Statuses

John Rodwell, [email protected]
September 29, 2021
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The Anthropocene Reviewed

John Rodwell, [email protected]
September 29, 2021
Course schedule provided by Don Spears, uncle-in-law of Brian Peckham

Faculty convos: Economics and LAE

John Rodwell, [email protected]
September 22, 2021
New Hire Faculty Member: Dr. Sara Getz

New Hire Faculty Member: Dr. Sara Getz

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 12, 2021
Opinion: Our Suburban Lawns Are Lame

Opinion: Our Suburban Lawns Are Lame

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 7, 2021
New Hire Faculty Member: Laura Roberts

New Hire Faculty Member: Laura Roberts

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 7, 2021
New Hire Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Afzal Upal

New Hire Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Afzal Upal

John Rodwell, [email protected]
April 19, 2021
Prescribed Burns: UW-Platteville History

Prescribed Burns: UW-Platteville History

John Rodwell and Justice Hendrick
April 19, 2021
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Maxwell Quartet Strings Together Masterpieces

John Rodwell, [email protected]
March 26, 2021
Pioneer Players Facebook photo

Pioneer Players Perform Hope Song Cabaret

John Rodwell, [email protected]
March 14, 2021
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The Big Payback Plays Back For UW-Platt

John Rodwell, [email protected]
March 6, 2021
Panchromatic Steel Facebook Page photo

Panchromatic Steel Steals The Show

John Rodwell, [email protected]
February 21, 2021
Performing Art Series: The Show Goes On

Performing Art Series: The Show Goes On

John Rodwell, [email protected]
February 21, 2021
“Harry Truman: A Grandson’s Portrait”

“Harry Truman: A Grandson’s Portrait”

John Rodwell, [email protected]
February 4, 2021
New to the Education Department: Assistant Professor Douglas Adams

New to the Education Department: Assistant Professor Douglas Adams

John Rodwell, [email protected]
November 25, 2020
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New Hire Interview: Yanwei Wu

John Rodwell, [email protected]
November 13, 2020
New Hire Interview: Elizabeth Schmitt

New Hire Interview: Elizabeth Schmitt

John Rodwell, [email protected]
November 6, 2020
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New Faculty Member Profile: Patrick Byrnes

John Rodwell, [email protected]
October 9, 2020
Book Review: John Hersey’s "A Single Pebble"

Book Review: John Hersey’s “A Single Pebble”

John Rodwell, [email protected]
October 2, 2020
Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Terry Burns

Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Terry Burns

John Rodwell, [email protected]
June 21, 2020
Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Benjamin Collins

Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Benjamin Collins

John Rodwell, [email protected]
June 9, 2020
Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Michael Dalecki

Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Michael Dalecki

John Rodwell, [email protected]
June 3, 2020

Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Lisa Landgraf

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 28, 2020
Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Christa Byrnes

Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Christa Byrnes

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 26, 2020

Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Laura Wendorff

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 24, 2020

Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Guy Campbell

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 21, 2020
Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Peggy Marciniec

Retiree Spotlight: Thank you, Peggy Marciniec

John Rodwell, [email protected]
May 18, 2020
Book review: "Poisoner's Handbook" by Deborah Blum

Book review: “Poisoner’s Handbook” by Deborah Blum

John Rodwell, [email protected]
April 21, 2020
Pioneer Talk: Truth, fiction, and archeology

Pioneer Talk: Truth, fiction, and archeology

John Rodwell, [email protected]
February 26, 2020
WSUP celebrates graduation of new jockeys

WSUP celebrates graduation of new jockeys

John Rodwell, [email protected]
November 15, 2019

IHSA Proves Formidable in Recent Shows

John Rodwell, [email protected]
October 9, 2019
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