Student Senate votes in favor of tuition hike

17-15 tally likely to send Blugold Commitment to regents in February

By Breann Schossow

After more than five hours of debate, Student Senate voted 17-15, with an amendment to modify the tuition increase to $1,200 over four years with 40 percent financial aid.

New Davies design to get consideration

Approval of proposal would cause building to move farther east

By Scott Hansen

Progress on the Davies Center Redevelopment Project could begin to move forward rapidly if the UW-Eau Claire Steering Committee gains approval on a new design from UW System Buildings Representative David Miller, Student Body President Michael Umhoefer said.

More troops to Afghanistan: students, staff react

Increase in levels to last 18 months; reduction may occur summer 2011

By McLean Bennett

Senior Whitney Zahn said the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan "got a lot more personal" for her when somebody she knew died in Iraq.

Proposed parking plan would add temporary lot

By David Taintor

A UW-Eau Claire parking committee has recommended that the green space separating Zorn Arena and Schneider Social Sciences Hall be at least temporarily turned into a graveled lot to create additional parking for visitors.

Freshmen respond to FYE program

Most students asked think classes are beneficial, but improvements could be made

Most students asked about FYE program think classes are beneficial, but improvements could be made.