Martha Landry, Currents Editor
May 9, 2013
When you walk into the Davies Center, you immediately get the feel of an open and natural space. But the more you get to know the building, the more apparent the amazing additions actually are! More than the terraces to catch some rays or the grand piano in the second floor lounge, the fantastic... Read more »
Nate Beck, Staff Writer
May 8, 2013
UW–Eau Claire Student Senate unanimously passed a resolution Monday supporting a plan to revamp campus bike and pedestrian paths. The Central Campus Bike/Pedestrian Plan will work to divert bike traffic away from the campus mall, establishing bike routes on the outer edges of campus. The plan aims... Read more »
David Heiling, News Editor
April 17, 2013
David Heiling: What are your plans on your first day of classes as UW-Eau Claire’s newchancellor? Jim Schmidt: I could tell on my visit that the energy on this campus is fantastic. For my first day I just want to immerse myself in the campus. I want to be around as many people as possible. On the first... Read more »
Zack Katz, Staff writer
December 13, 2012
Last weekend, students wondering when the snow would finally fall got their answer — but some might have received more than they hoped for. After an unusually warm November, there was speculation as to whether or not Eau Claire would be having snow for the holidays. As of Saturday, however, winter... Read more »
Steve Fruehauf, Copy Editor
November 29, 2012
Now that Thanksgiving is over and the cold weather is here to stay, the employees and volunteers at the local Salvation Army are already in the midst of their Red Kettle Campaign, a bell ringing fundraiser run throughout the Chippewa Valley. Alyssa Dawson, Eau Claire Salvation Army Christmas coordinator,... Read more »
Haley Zblewski, Currents Editor
November 29, 2012
While UW-Eau Claire has a composting program that saves nearly two tons of waste each week from ending up in a landfill, the City of Eau Claire itself does not have a comparable program. Ned Noel, Eau Claire assistant city planner, said the city does not have a municipal site for composting, but that... Read more »
Andy Hildebrand, Staff Writer
November 1, 2012
Although slowly, the construction that will re-shape much of the university’s landscape all over campus is progressing as planned and students are finally able to navigate the mall more easily. As of 6 a.m. Thursday morning, most of the fences blocking students from the majority of the campus mall... Read more »
Bridget Cooke, Staff Writer
September 27, 2012
The construction on UW-Eau Claire’s campus has changed the bike routes of students and staff, and while it’s only a slight inconvenience, bikers are having to make do with the new parking accommodations. Senior Conor Rafferty rides his bike to campus every day. He said because of the construction... Read more »
Haley Zblewski, Currents Editor
September 19, 2012
Among the many changes that came along with moving to a new student center, UW-Eau Claire has switched from having a cafeteria on both upper and lower campus to only having one on upper campus. Christian Wise, Director of Blugold Dining, said that with changes in the size of the Marketplace and Riverview... Read more »
Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 6, 2012
As a result of multiple construction projects occurring simultaneously, much of UW-Eau Claire’s lower campus will be closed off to students for the coming months; but, according to one university official, the current headache will definitely be worth it in the end. Assistant Chancellor for Facilities... Read more »
