Holistic admissions policy passes

State legislator says fight against board's decision will continue through budget process

By Nathaniel Shuda

While the Board of Regents unanimously approved its new freshman admissions policy Friday, some state legislators have vowed to keep the issue alive. Under the new policy, academics still remain the biggest factor in the admissions process, which now allows other factors, such as race, extra curricular activities and personal experiences, to enter into the equation.

You think YOU'RE cold?

Hard to get chillier than a charity 'plunge'

By McLean Bennett

Community members and UW-Eau Claire students braved the elements Sunday to participate in the Polar Plunge, a fundraising event sponsored by Special Olympics Wisconsin. The event, held at Half Moon Lake, was originally scheduled for Feb. 4 but was postponed a week due to cold temperatures.

'Herstory month' kicks off Feb. 22

Events to promote awareness

By Nicole Strittmater

With Black History Month currently in progress, the Women's and Gender Equity Center is already preparing for UW-Eau Claire's next awareness event: Women's "Herstory" Month in March. Scheduled to begin at the end of February, several university organizations will sponsor events while WAGE coordinates them, said Erin Polnaszek, graduate student and coordinator of WAGE.

President proposes Pell grant increase

Opponents caution raise could cut other education funding

By Nathaniel Shuda

With a proposed $2.9 trillion budget for 2008, President Bush called for an increase in Pell grant funding - an increase that UW-Eau Claire officials say means more money for students.

Staffers peel skin off Onion

Pair tells of process behind satrical newspaper

By Tara Bannow

When two Forum speakers addressed Zorn Arena Thursday evening, they began by whispering a joke to the interpreter that was intended only for the deaf audience. The interpreter then relayed the message to the audience using grand hand motions, prolonged movements and exaggerated facial expressions.

Survey: Fewer students drinking

While survey shows decrease, university numbers still 10 percent above national average

By Andy Weise

Fewer college students are drinking at UW-Eau Claire, according to a recent survey. The Core Alcohol and Drug Survey, completed by randomly-selected students in May 2006, showed a trend in the decreasing number of college students drinking since 2002. According to the survey results, 81 percent of students reported to have consumed alcohol within the last month, which was down from 87 percent in 2002.

Campus Calendar

Today • 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Limited Editions, Infinite Possibilities. Exhibition of Wisconsin and Minnesota visual and literary artists working with various printmaking processes combined with prose and poetry. Foster Gallery, Haas Fine Arts Center.