Election marked by low turnout

Ziegler victorious in Supreme Court race

By Ryan Dostalek

Students were asked Tuesday to participate in the statewide election that would determine, among other things, Eau Claire City Council members and state Supreme Court justices. Senior Jeff Kern, one of the few students who came to Davies Center to cast a ballot, said that it was his duty to come to polls despite what the outcome might be.

System looks at behavior away from campus

UW officials may consider policy about students' misconduct off university grounds

By Nathaniel Shuda

In response to concerns from neighborhood associations near several UW campuses, the UW System formed a committee to take a look at its student conduct code, which has some in the Eau Claire area concerned. Kate Dixon, university relations specialist for the UW System, said the System has created a committee of staff representatives and students to look at the possibility of allowing universities to hold students accountable for their off-campus behavior.

Campus reacts to RIAA threats

Many confused about high number of possible lawsuits

By Brian Reisinger

Students and officials remain perplexed by Eau Claire's prominence in the RIAA's spate of lawsuit threats, with possible causes including university policy, students' view of file sharing and the RIAA's own methods.

Celebrating American Indian Awareness Month

Culture, issues are at forefront in April

By Nicole Strittmater

The month of April is UW-Eau Claire's celebration of American Indian history. To raise awareness and understanding of this culture, several organizations on campus are hosting events open to the campus and Eau Claire communities, said Odawa White, retention coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Affairs and adviser to the Native American Student Association.

Women's Studies group to honor faculty member

Kimberly Barrett to receive UW System's Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award

By McLean Bennett

Sixteen women from across the state will converge April 21 in Madison to receive the UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. Kimberly Barrett, associate vice chancellor for student development and diversity at UW-Eau Claire, is one of those 16.

Governor announces Severe Weather Awareness week

National Weather Service provides resources to alert citizens of

By Chris Kemp

Subzero temperatures, snowstorms, 80 degree days and severe thunderstorms are all a part of the transition from winter to summer. Eau Claire has witnessed all of these events since late February and as summer approaches, the risk of severe weather will become even greater.

Senate discusses professionalism

By Andy Weise

Before finalizing its change in leadership Monday, Student Senate debated and voted down a resolution to support professionalism during Senate meetings. The resolution, authored by Senators Eric Highlander, Bobby Hamill and Meghan Charlier, was in response to complaints some senators had about a lack of professionalism in meetings, the authors said.

Campus Calendar

Today • 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior BFA Exhibition. Senior exhibition by 11 Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates. The exhibit will include paintings and drawings, ceramic vessels, prints, a large-scale installation, photography, posters, booklets, packaging and digital pieces and graphic design pieces.