February 5, 2009
David Taintor Dear Ask Anything, I have these totally awesome slippers that I love to wear – my favorite pair, but I lost one of them the other day. For a while I walked around with just one, but walking at a slope started to wear on me. Then I tried just using another slipper in its place, but... Read more »
February 5, 2009
David Taintor “Showcase showdown” This showdown was created because Spectator editors Tara Cegla and Frank Pellegrino often argue about trivial topics, causing everyone in the office to stop and look on. Sometimes it can get heated, and this is the result. We’ve decided the only way... Read more »
February 2, 2009
David Taintor Since the release of the “Twilight” series, and especially since the movie release, a debate has ensued about which series triumphs over the other, the beloved “Harry Potter” series, or the new contender, “Twilight.” Defending “Harry Potter”... Read more »
January 29, 2009
David Taintor On the night before the first Super Bowl back in 1967, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Max McGee, who was nearing the end of his career and had not played much that season, decided to break the team’s curfew and spend the night partying. In front of approximately 40,000 empty seats... Read more »
January 29, 2009
Creamy Italian Vegetable dip 1 cup Miracle Whip dressing 1 cup Breakstone’s of Knudsen sour cream 1 envelope Zesty Italian salad dressing and recipe mix 1/4 cup each: finely chopped green and red peppers Mix all ingredients until well blended Stir in the peppers and cover Refrigerate several hours... Read more »
December 11, 2008
Renee Rosenow The word “change” was definitely the buzzword of 2008. We heard it again and again in political speeches, during campaign commercials and from every person who voted. We all wanted “change” in 2008 and we certainly got it. The United States elected its first black... Read more »
December 11, 2008
Renee Rosenow Dear Ask Anything, Recently, during one of my nights out, I fell and knocked some of my teeth loose. Now I have to wear braces … and I’m 22 years old! What can I do to make my time with braces bearable? Sincerely, Brace Face I feel for you, Brace Face; in more ways than one. First... Read more »
December 8, 2008
Renee Rosenow Which is more dangerous? Which requires more maturity, judgment and responsibility – drinking alcohol, being a parent, driving a car, serving on a jury, fighting in a war, smoking cigarettes, using firearms or voting? There are two major problems with the current approach to alcohol.... Read more »
December 8, 2008
Renee Rosenow Take one part closet poet, add a dash of college, a pinch of comedy and a sprinkle of drama. The concoction created when mixed together is the student production “The Present Tense.” Pulling from real life experiences, writer and director junior Ben Klema began work on “The... Read more »
December 4, 2008
Renee Rosenow With Artisan Tattoo and Body Piercing, at 407 Water St., Midwest Tattoo, 434 Water St., and Feed My Addiction LLC, 2614 London Rd., located in Eau Claire, students have access to the body modification scene. For some people, like sophomore Sara Aragon, it’s all about the rush. Aragon... Read more »
