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“One Million Bones” project works to raise genocide awareness

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Steve Fruehauf , Copy Editor
April 17, 2013

Approximately 300 clay bones were molded by a group of UW-Eau Claire social work students in collaboration with “One Million Bones” over the past few weeks. This organization’s mission is to help raise awareness and funds for countries like Sudan and Burma who are currently being directly affected... Read more »

Sixteen Candles movie review

Taylor Kuether, Managing Editor
April 17, 2013

Like any red-blooded American, I love John Hughes movies. Each one has become an iconic, generation-defining piece of American cinema. Even “Baby’s Day Out”*.  So with that being said, I give the following review with utmost respect for Mr. Hughes and his work. My issues are with content, not... Read more »

Love your mother (earth)

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Michelle Enger, Chief Copy Editor
April 17, 2013

Earth Day is typically a day in which events are held worldwide to support the demonstration of environmental protection. In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, some university organizations put together events for the whole week beginning April 19. Chief Copy Editor Michelle Enger put together a guide... Read more »

A journey from ‘West to East’

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Courtney Kueppers , Copy Editor
April 17, 2013

While most travelers take in their surroundings through their senses, a photographer lives their journeys through their lens. At least that’s the way photographers Ellen Mahaffy and Xiang-Yun Chen see it. “I don’t ever intend to remember those memorable moments, instead I look at my images,”... Read more »

A twist on a classic tale

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Briana Bryant, Freelancer
April 17, 2013

A pool on stage, ledges and a jungle gym structure incorporated into the set of the production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will bring a new type of Shakespeare to UW-Eau Claire. Terrence Karn, guest artist for the production, will be playing all the music for the performance, live on set. “I... Read more »

Sexual assault not limited by gender

Emily Abrent, Op/Ed Editor
April 17, 2013

Contrary to popular belief, women are not the only gender affected by sexual assault; men are also victims of violence and rape. As part of the Night OUT: Film Series held during Sexual Assault Awareness month, The Women’s and Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning Resource center is presenting... Read more »

Working toward a common goal: Bridge Summit held to discuss alcohol issues

Chris Reinoos , Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2013

Underage and binge drinking in Eau Claire have decreased in the last few years, but there is still work to be done in these areas. That was the main message sent during the 2013 Bridge Summit, held April 15 in the Council Oak Room in Davies Center. The Bridge Summit is an annual meeting held to discuss... Read more »

Local bands extended unique opportunity

Zack Katz, Copy Editor
April 11, 2013

After weeks of arrangements and tireless calculations among a team of writers, recorders and sound engineers, a local composer’s vision boils down to a single recording session lasting only a couple hours. And then it’s a wrap. The Arco Sessions, a quickly growing performance series new to Eau Claire... Read more »

Not a victim, but a survivor

Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
April 11, 2013

I asked if she had hope for the future. “Oh, hope,” she said. “I guess, I’m not clinging onto hope that life will get better, because that’s my decision.” One summer changed the life of a woman who said she never thought it would happen to her. She recounts the story of being raped and feeling... Read more »

What’s in your mug?

Katie Bast , Staff Writer
April 11, 2013

As finals week approaches, many students will rely on coffee to keep them awake through study sessions. But how often do they actually think about where their coffee came from or how it’s made? That’s what UW-Eau Claire alums Aaron Ellringer and Alex Snyder set out to find when they visited coffee... Read more »