On the air

Campus radio offers locally based programming

By Tara Cegla

It's been called the "Voice of the University," but are you listening? "The biggest message I want to present is that there is a wealth of art and music in the community," junior Scott Morfitt said. "The creativity in the community is amazing." Morfitt is the host of his own show, "Local Independence," and is also the student producer for UW-Eau Claire's radio station, WUEC.

Reading for pleasure beneficial, enjoyable

By Rachael Kloek

Reading for fun - I remember those days, "Goosebumps," "Chronicles of Narnia" and everything written by Judy Bloom. I'm not sure about everyone else but my days of reading for fun were over when I started college. Danielle Steel's new steamy romance novel took the back seat to endless chapters of Western Civ.

Will Stewing: Columnist analyzes "Hill;" friend or foe?

By Will Stewart

Almost everyone at this University has had to climb The Hill at least once, and if you haven't, you really should. It is a distinctive feature and part of the reason this campus is considered "Wisconsin's Most Beautiful." However, it can be a cause for frustration and so, this week, I'm going to prove conclusively that The Hill is our friend.

What ever happened to: Beanie Babies?

By Frank Pellegrino

Spot the Dog - That was the name of the first Beanie Baby I ever got all the way back in the second grade. From that moment on I was crazy for Beanie Babies and insisted on spending every five dollars I earned on upgrading my collection. Eventually collecting more than 100 of the bean stuffed animals, I clearly fell trap to the Beanie Baby obsession.