Emily Gresbrink
January 27, 2011
Danny Boyle By Emily Gresbrink The British are known for playing host to a slew of different things, be it those awesome accents, or fish and chips or the infamous tower on Parliament housing Big Ben. But England is also home to two fantastic directors, Guy Ritchie and Danny Boyle. Sure, they both have... Read more »
Ben Rueter
January 27, 2011
This is the 33rd annual production of Cabaret at Eau Claire. “We chose broadcast because we thought that it provided a lot of opportunities for different songs and a lot of variety,” said Lauren Schell, co-director of Concert Choir II. The broadcast theme is something the students have never attempted... Read more »
The Spectator Staff
December 9, 2010
WHAT TO PACK & WHAT TO WEAR Don’t wear sweatpants or pajamas out in public – even to class – if you don’t want to stand out as an exchange student. Nobody wears comfy clothes outside of their home in Australia. The Australians dress well and are very fashionable. Personally,... Read more »
Breann Schossow
December 2, 2010
It’s the end of the semester. I don’t drink anything these days unless it’s more than 90 percent caffeine. Despite that, I started crashing around 11 p.m. Monday and needed a coffee fix. Lucky for me, a new coffee place in Eau Claire offers service ’round the clock, so... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
December 2, 2010
TLC advertises Sarah Palin’s Alaska as a nature show – just something meant to show the beauty of Alaska. With this premise, I was expecting something more along the lines of shows you find on the Travel Channel. In reality, it’s more of a reality show in which a family occasionally... Read more »
Danielle Ryan
December 2, 2010
For many of us, at least one moment last week was spent considering the things we are thankful for. It’s difficult, however, to consider what we have without also considering what others might not have. In the spirit of giving thanks and giving back to the community, The Spectator talked to Rachel... Read more »
Eric Christenson
December 2, 2010
The holiday season is fast approaching and unless you are blissfully unaware or you don’t have ears, you’d know that many-a-radio station have started their non-stop loop of all things winter, holiday, Christmas, chestnuts, Rudolph, marshmallows, trees, stockings, elves, Santa and frankly,... Read more »
Thom Fountain
November 18, 2010
WHY THIS GUIDE WAS MADE I have always felt out of the loop when it comes to local music. Not only are there dozens of bands and hundreds of musicians, many of them are interconnected through members, shows, producers or all of the above. In an attempt to get educated, I challenged two of our Spectator... Read more »
Danielle Ryan
November 18, 2010
Reel Love is a recurring column from Currents editor Danielle Ryan. The following film is playing this weekend as part of the Campus Film Series. To watch My Winnipeg is to burrow deep into the memories and mind of director Guy Maddin. Fueled by a debilitating nostalgia, My Winnipeg tracks Guy Maddin’s... Read more »
Monica Baltich
November 11, 2010
As someone who sadly doesn’t explore the area around campus as much as I should, considering I’ve lived in this city going on three and a half years now, I was excited to get out and try the new Playmakers Bar and Grill, 101 Graham Ave., where Haymarket Grill used to be. Walking in, the space was... Read more »
