Katie Hoffman
December 15, 2011
When Chris Jorgenson was a freshman at UW-Eau Claire in the early 1990s, AIDS was a huge part of everyday conversation. Coming right off the ‘80s, he said, there was a lot of misinformation and fear surrounding the disease. Now the LGBT Resource Center coordinator at Eau Claire, Jorgenson is bringing... Read more »
Martha Landry
December 15, 2011
A win against UW-La Crosse for the first time in 10 years leaves the UW-Eau Claire swimming and diving men feeling confident for conference. Although the Blugold women didn’t walk away with a win, Coach Art Brandt said they swam to the best of their ability and performed well. Men’s Going... Read more »
Debora Biasutti
December 15, 2011
Andy Plank, a UW-Eau Claire alumnus, started to compile Christmas cover songs with his roommates a few years ago. Now, he decided to open it up to the community and have local artists submit their self-produced tunes for a compilation titled “I’ll be in Eau Claire for Christmas.” News Editor Debora... Read more »
Eric Christenson
December 15, 2011
A lot has changed in the three years since Bon Iver last performed in Eau Claire. It was at the State Theater downtown in December of 2008, after the wide release of the band’s critically acclaimed debut, “For Emma, Forever Ago.” Since then, Justin Vernon and Co. have nabbed acclaim from a wide... Read more »
Martha Landry
December 8, 2011
The UW-Eau Claire men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both swam spectacular weekends at the UW-River Falls’ Falcon Invite, taking place at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center this past Friday and Saturday. Men Senior Alex Plaetzer said the highlight event for the men’s was the... Read more »
Martha Landry
December 8, 2011
Claire wakes up and doesn’t remember who she is or where she is caused by a rare form of psychological amnesia. When Claire’s day is just beginning, she is thrown into a confusing journey of humor and violence and is forced to decide for herself who she can and can’t trust. Director of “Fuddy... Read more »
Eric Christenson
December 8, 2011
In a recent segment on his business show, “Follow the Money” Fox News anchor Eric Bolling went after the new movie “The Muppets” for making a villain out of a rich, zealous oil tycoon (read: a wholesome, successful businessman, who is a responsible, hard worker) named Tex Richman (played by Chris... Read more »
Ben Rueter
December 8, 2011
Starting next semester, residence halls are going to require students to swipe their Blugold cards to access all entrances. According to a university news release, all entrances will remain locked 24-hours a day, seven days a week, starting in the spring semester. An exception will be the main entrance... Read more »
The Spectator Staff
December 1, 2011
The first stage of outdoor construction of the new W.R. Davies Student Center is nearly complete. The projected opening is set for mid- to late-August. Chris Hessel, construction project coordinator for UW-Eau Claire’s Facilities Management, said work will continue through the winter months. However,... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
December 1, 2011
Over the past few years, several ‘buy local’ movements have cropped up, from the 350 movement to Small Business Saturday. Volume One magazine has added a new one, this movement specific to the Chippewa Valley. “We wanted a localized version of that to show the readers the impact they can have on... Read more »
