Birth control bill progresses

Assembly passed emergency contraception initiative in June

By Mark Schaaf

A bill Gov. Jim Doyle plans to veto if it reaches his desk still has many on UW campuses concerned. The bill, authored by Rep. Daniel LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, would prohibit advertising, prescribing or dispensing emergency contraception on UW campuses. The state Assembly passed it 49-41 on June 16, and it will now move to the Senate Committee on Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long-Term Care.

Committee begins chancellor search

Senior, student committee member

By Brian Reisinger

Though the list of potential candidates for the UW-Eau Claire chancellorship will remain confidential until January, members of the Search and Screen Committee say they need public input to help establish selection criteria. "The chancellor is an individual who has to act in the best interest of the university, taking into account the interest of a tremendously broad range of constituents," Bob Hooper, chair of the committee, said Wednesday.

Students offer help to victims of hurricane

Groups collect money, goods for La. residents

By DJ Slater

It may not be evident from his face, but if you ask him, sophomore John Dave said he feels the effects of Hurricane Katrina even here in Wisconsin. That's because he lived in New Orleans for three years during his early childhood. While there, he developed a close relationship with Jordan Francis and her family that has encouraged him to venture there every other year.

Semester booked with changes at library

By Mark Schaaf

McIntyre Library will be undergoing many renovations and updates in the coming weeks and months, and a move of the Instructional Media Center from the second floor to the basement is already in progress. Library Director Bob Rose said that the IMC move "will have the largest impact on students" because it is heavily used, especially by education majors.

Petition sparks debate

By Mark Schaaf

Student Senators rallied to support Hurricane Katrina victims during their first meeting of the year Monday night in the Tamarack Room of Davies Center. Student Senate President Aaron Olson challenged every senator, director and those in executive positions to donate $10 to a fund supporting Katrina victims.

Learning Technology Services formed

Two of UW-Eau Claire's computer services combine to create better help for students

By Jessica Branen

UW-Eau Claire's Teaching and Learning Technology Development Center and Computing and Networking Services have merged, forming the Learning Technology Services. Craig Mey was the interim director for TLTDC and director for CNS during the transition. He is now director of LTS - an entity he said will better serve students' needs.

Entertainment program creates a 'ruckus'

Internet service will provide students with unlimited music, movie access for a small price

By DJ Slater

It was a summer of leisure for senior Shaun Marek as he spent his time in Eau Claire catching up on new movie releases and listening to the latest songs from popular artists. While it seems like he may have spent a good deal of that time at the movie theater or a local music supplier, Marek never had to leave his room or open his wallet - he was getting the internet media program for free.