Chancellor holds first roundtable

Levin-Stankevich hears concerns from music therapy majors

By Nick Halter

In his first Chancellor's Roundtable, Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich addressed more than 45 music therapy majors concerned about the future of their program. Due to a reorganization of colleges two years ago, the music therapy program was left without a department.

'Cats' out of the cradle

Fightin' for the district

In second run for Assembly, challenger Smith shares views on higher education

By Brian Reisinger

Both candidates for the 93rd Assembly District are casting themselves as pro-student in the aftermath of tuition increases that have been a popular political topic this fall. Democratic challenger Jeff Smith told students Monday that incumbent Rob Kreibich, R-Eau Claire, has failed to truly address student needs, making only small stands while serving in the Republican-controlled state Legislature.

Speaker rips marriage amendment

Attorney says proposed amendment in upcoming election ballot about 'much more' than same-sex couples

By Trevor Kupfer

Cynthia Welch, program assistant for Student Support Services, went into the Alumni Room of Davies Center Wednesday evening with a good understanding of the upcoming same-sex marriage amendment, she said. After local attorney and Fair Wisconsin volunteer Dan Freund finished his discussion on the ramifications, Welch said she walked out with concrete evidence that should help her persuade family members on the other side.

Students communicate their way to victories

UW-Eau Claire's forensic team competes in tournaments throughout Midwest region

By Sharon Bejin

The UW-Eau Claire forensics team placed at two out-of-state tournaments Friday through Sunday, a week after taking second place in Team Sweeps at the Mid-America Forensics Tournament Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in Illinois. Three varsity members traveled to George Mason University in Fairfax, Va.

Alarcon memorial service set

By Spectator Staff

A memorial service for mathematics professor Eberth Alarcon, 40, who died Sept. 26 after battling acute leukemia, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday in Schofield Auditorium. At 4 p.m. there will be a silent procession from the auditorium to the Council Fire Room in Davies Center.

United Council debated

Student Senate discusses, questions relationship with United Council

By Brian Reisinger

UW-Eau Claire will now hold a student referendum each spring on whether to maintain relations with United Council, a state-wide student lobbying group. Student Senate passed a bill 20-3-1 that made various changes to bylaws concerning United Council, most of them minor procedural considerations, except for the clause on annual referendums.

Career Services aims to prepare students for the future

Explore Your Possibilities Week plans to educate students on careers,majors

By McLean Bennett

The Career Services office will host the third-annual Explore Your Possibilities Week Monday through Friday in Davies Center. The event, designed to help UW-Eau Claire students learn about careers and to receive advice from employers, will include 57 discussion panels and allow current students to discuss career topics with alumni.