Tuition might increase by $1,500

Student approval necessary; senate could call for campus-wide referendum

By Ashley Hofer and Thom Fountain

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich announced Monday that differential tuition will likely increase by $1,500 per student over the next four years, under the Blugold Commitment. If approved by the Student Senate in December and the Board of Regents in February, the proposal would take effect incrementally, with an increase of $375 starting in the fall of 2010 to reach $1,500 in 2013.

Mock drill simulates hazardous waste spill

Waste drill prepares students for real emergencies

By Débora Biasutti

Students from UW-Eau Claire's environmental public health program participated in a mock drill involving hazardous waste on the green area of Davies Center last Tuesday.

Local political groups prepare for gubernatorial elections

Wisconsin residents to decide next Governor in less than a year

By Frank Pellegrino

With the 2010 Wisconsin gubernatorial election less than a year away, political groups on campus have begun speculating about the different campaigns ahead.

Senate no's anti-smoke taskforce

Some question accuracy of Health Services' survey for tobacco-free campus

By Abby Harvey

While the senators agreed that tobacco negatively affects the health of users and of others, they found several issues with the idea of a tobacco-free campus.

Representative Wood faces expulsion

Students weigh in on possible punishment

By Thom Fountain

Wood, who was recently arrested on his fifth charge of driving under the influence, is the first state representative to face an expulsion committee since the inception of Assembly Rule 21 in 1989, and he would be the first expelled since 1917.

Students react to health reform bill

By David Taintor

After months of debate and fiery town hall meetings, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a health reform bill 220-215 Saturday night. Bob Allen - a spokesman for the American Federation of State, Country and Municipal Employee (AFSCME); an advocacy organization for working families - said a public option has the potential to benefit everyone, not just those without coverage.

Senate passes bill to tighten drunk driving laws

State Legislature could up first-timer penalty up to $1,100 plus jail time

By McLean Bennett

The bill would increase fines and sentences imposed for operating vehicles while intoxicated. In some cases, fines could be five times greater than current laws allow, and possible sentences could be significantly extended.

First Year Experience Program: is it effective?

Jamelske discusses whether FYE has an impact on freshmen

By Kailey Mezera

The 14 percent of students that didn't return to Eau Claire this year is what Jamelske is questioning. He wonders why Eau Claire is losing such a large number of students from their freshman to sophomore year.

Workshops offered to help nonprofit professionals in Eau Claire

Leadership certificate series intends to help bring organizations to next level in development

By Janelle Gergen

UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education is offering a nonprofit leadership certificate series, starting January of 2010. The series is meant to help nonprofit professionals in the Eau Claire area increase their competency and "take (their) nonprofit from surviving to thriving," according to the series brochure.

Event helps fight hunger in the Chippewa Valley

Helping Hands food drive a success, fewer pounds donated this year

By Kailey Mezera

UW-Eau Claire donated almost 3,000 pounds of food during an event, Helping Hands Across America, on Thursday to help fight hunger and assist people in need in the Chippewa Valley area.

Locals react to Fort Hood shooting

By Abby Harvey

The Nov. 5 shooting has caused mixed reaction in Eau Claire. On Saturday, the Fort Hood Public Affairs Office issued a press release identifying the causalities of the shooting. Thirteen died, 30 were wounded.