County considering smoking ban

Board hopes ban will level playing field

By Jacob McCormick

With the passage of the citywide smoking ban in Eau Claire, the county has decided to take steps toward a similar resolution.

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Speaker shares experiences in Iraq

Alarcón memorial lecturer focuses on problems of surge

By Breann Schossow

Sami Rasouli, founder of the Muslim Peacemakers Team, presented "Eyewitness: Iraq" at the inaugural peace and justice memorial lecture in honor of Eberth Alarcón on Monday evening in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center.

Renovations in McPhee have some looking for alternatives

Asbestos found in ceiling, Planning and Management says it did no harm

By Tara Cegla

As the UW-Eau Claire gymnastics team prepared for nationals, it was forced out of its usual practice space in the McPhee Center and relocated to the Twin Cities. The inconvenience came as a result of the renovations and construction going on at McPhee throughout the semester.

Support given to Asian Americans

Senate passes resolution that sets aside April to recognize Asian, Pacific American heritage

By Nicole Strittmater

To celebrate Asian Americans' achievements and culture as well as promote diversity on campus, Student Senate passed a resolution 27-0-1 in support of an Asian American Heritage Month in April.

Student Health Services offers class to quit smoking

Program includes doctor discussing nicotine-replacement strategies

By Emily Hartwig

A new research program through Student Health Services offers students the opportunity to quit smoking in a small-group setting, using incentives, discussions and peer support. The Offices of Research and Sponsored Programs, SHS and Student Development and Diversity are funding the smoking cessation program.