The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator

The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator

Mitch Stegeman and Yakob Ekoue finish the indoor season as national champions.
Photo used with permission from Keith Lucas.
Sports
Men’s indoor track and field clinch second-place finish
The men had several athletes take first place in individual events
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • March 13, 2024
The bus routes set for the next academic year are still being finalized and are subject to change. (Photo used with permission from Eau Claire Transit)
News
Bus forum discusses route changes
Lower Campus and Upper Campus bus routes set for new additions
Story by Cade Fisher, News Editor • March 13, 2024
Activities included bracelet making, nail painting, coloring, games and watching a movie. Snacks and mocktails were provided as well
QTPOC holds Sisterhood Soiree
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • March 12, 2024
Across the Pond visual made by Maggie O’Brien.
Across the Pond
Story by Kyra Price, Freelance Writer • March 12, 2024
Bradford Heap (third from left) announces plans to resign from his position as Student Organization Commission director at the next senate meeting.
Bradford Heap plans to resign from Student Senate
Story by Maddie Kasper, Editor-in-Chief • March 7, 2024
Attendees gather on the dance floor as Uncommon Denominator prepares for another song.
Second annual Black History Month Gala
Story by Russell Teske, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024
“My name is Steve Burns,” Steve Burns said. “But if you know me at all, you only know me as Steve. No last name. Like Beyoncé.”
News
Original ‘Blue’s Clues’ host Steve Burns talks mental health
Steve Burns takes a walk down memory lane and reflects on ‘Blue’s Clues’
Story by Taylor Boggess, Copy Editor • March 13, 2024
Police Blotter
News
Police Blotter
Burnt steak, cologne and more
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024
Addy Farber and Hailey Beisel receive a serve from the Bethel Royals in a previous match.
Sports
Men’s and women’s tennis teams takes on St. Olaf
Men’s team defeat St. Olaf as women’s team falls in thriller
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • March 15, 2024
UW-Eau Claire gymnasts in full spirits after their record-setting meet.
Sports
Three Blugold gymnasts advance to nationals in Pennsylvania in two weeks
Blugold gymnastics places 6th out of eight teams at WIAC championship
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Staff Writer • March 15, 2024
Brennan Cohen winds up a pitch on the mound.
Photo by Jake Seykora from UWEC Photo used with permission
Sports
Blugold baseball team looking to start a new chapter this season
Spirits are still high after season opening doubleheader loss to UW-Parkside
Story by Russell Teske, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024
Photos taken of my friends and me.
Opinion
An ode to my digital camera
Capturing memories one weekend at a time
Story by Shaylin Jochum, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024
The Yuzu logo. (photo from the Yuzu team)
Opinion
The Yuzu settlement is unsettling for games preservation
Nintendo lawsuit could set a dangerous precedent for an art so young
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024
Jamie Lee Curtis holding her Oscar after winning Best Supporting Actress at the 2023 Oscars (Photo from Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Opinion
Discussing the legacy award phenomenon
What the legacy award truly means and who this affects
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024
A reenactment of a monumental moment in the Presleys’ history. (Photo from Us Weekly)
Opinion
Cinephiles: 'Priscilla'
The other half of the Presleys' story
Story by Alaina Steinmetz, Multimedia Editor • March 13, 2024
What I imagine I look like playing make-believe. (Photo by Myles Pinkeny)
Opinion
Nostalgialistic: Playing make-believe
Back when all we had was whatever bounced around in our little skulls
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024
The Tator: Spring break edition
The Tator
The Tator: Spring break edition
Despite Miami Beach’s attempted ‘break up’ with spring break, Blu plans to make a trip
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • March 13, 2024
EC Eats: Banana bread
EC Eats
EC Eats: Banana bread
The perfect solution to overripe bananas
Story by Cade Fisher, News Editor • March 12, 2024
Elyse is obsessed with dark green, and if you can’t tell by her collage, loves filling empty space.
Tastemakers
Tastemakers
Chief Copy Editor Elyse Braun gives a peek into her current favorite things
Story by Elyse Braun, Chief Copy Editor • March 12, 2024
The front entrance to Davies Student Center.
News
New system lets students reserve rooms at Davies Student Center
Reservation system updated with app Mazevo
Story by Ella Oestreicher, Staff Writer • March 12, 2024
 “This event provides an opportunity to showcase our campus and the opportunities available for students interested in studying history,” Mann said.
News
Northwestern Wisconsin Regional National History Day competition taking place on campus
Middle and high school students will gather at UW-Eau Claire to compete in annual event
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • March 12, 2024
Participants gathered at the top of the hill to begin the 5k.
Multimedia
Shamrock Shuffle 2024
Many families and friends come to Upper Campus to begin the 5k
Story by Taylor Boggess, Copy Editor • March 12, 2024
From a young striving rapper to an influence. (Photo from Wxllxxm)
Opinion
From underground to mainstream: Lucki
Artist Lucki’s rise from nobody to somebody
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • March 10, 2024

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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.