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Bill would grant bargaining rights

Retention, fairness among arguments for UW System unionization option

By Nick Halter

A bill that will be announced in the state Senate this month by State Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay, would allow faculty and academic staff on UW campuses to collectively bargain if they so choose.

QB's misdemeanor charges out of picture

Judge denies plea agreement on remaining felony charges; preliminary hearing possible

By Jacob McCormick

Misdemeanor vandalism charges in St. Croix and Eau Claire counties against freshman quarterback Ben Luehrs have been dismissed because of more serious felony vandalism charges in St. Croix County, District Attorney Richard White said. Luehrs was charged with various counts of vandalism in relation to the June damage of high schools in Hudson and New Richmond.

Renowned pianist plays Gantner stage

Audience raves about Herrera's performance; musician plays with jazz ensemble

By Emily Hartwig

Nationally known Cuban and Latin jazz pianist Ignacio "Nachito" Herrera played on Gantner stage Friday night. The Eau Claire Jazz I ensemble hosted Herrera as a special guest for its concert.

Seg fee proposal finished

Finance Commission mulls appeals from five groups

By Spectator staff

UW-Eau Claire's 2008-2009 Organized Activities Budget will move on to Student Senate for approval next semester after its Finance Commission decided on appeals from five groups Wednesday. Representatives from International Films, International Activities, Student Senate, The Flip Side and the Artists Series pleaded their cases Wednesday to the commission, after which members reevaluated the tentative budget, Finance Commission Director Tom Holtan said.

Eau Claire professor's work with ADD earns award

Psychology department, family, friends cite experience, enthusiasm as key factors in accomplishments in human development

By Nicole Strittmater

During the Wisconsin School Psychology Association's luncheon, psychology professor William Frankenberger received WSPA's highest honor - the Lifetime Achievement Award. As an added bonus, a former student, Scott Moline, presented it.

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