Danielle Ryan
September 9, 2010
Have no room to grow a garden? Or perhaps you are a renter without the ability to plant roots on your current property? Have no worries. From constructing raised flowerbeds to renting community gardening plots, there are alternatives to the traditional backyard garden that even students can put into... Read more »
Monica Baltich
September 9, 2010
Driving a car 65 mph on a highway is no problem for the average driver. Driving 65 mph on a racetrack 1.5 inches off the ground in a souped-up go-kart is a pure adrenaline rush for Amanda Tyler, and she’s always trying to go faster. Tyler, a junior at UW-Eau Claire, started driving go-karts this... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
September 2, 2010
There is a likeable and hopeful loser, a philosophical best friend, a deceptive mean girl and a famous dog perched on top of his house. Les Misérables this is not, but that’s hardly the point. This is the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre’s (ECCT) production of “You’re A Good... Read more »
Eric Larson
September 2, 2010
This year, UW-Eau Claire was ranked as one of the best institutions in the Midwest. According to a university press release, the 2011 edition of ‘America’s Best Colleges’ by U.S. News and World Report ranked the university 5th among regional public universities in the Midwest and 24th... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
September 2, 2010
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness: this is what U.S. citizens are promised. Surely how healthy a person is has a great affect on all three parts of this promise. Health care has been a huge topic of debate these days, and the phrase Health Care Reform is met with disdain by many. With so many... Read more »
Frank F. Pellegrino
September 2, 2010
The women’s soccer team bounced back from a slow start yesterday, eventually earning a solid non-conference win over St. Olaf (Minn.). Juniors Lisa Marco and Rachel Nerison led the way with a pair of goals that occurred within minutes of each other in the second half. Initially, the team had trouble... Read more »
Samantha Muehleis
May 13, 2010
It is seldom that students manifest a classroom assignment into a full-fledged community initiative project. For senior Kallie Sandell, an assignment for a leadership communication course evolved into the creation of a student organization, along with the planning and launch of a community-based event.... Read more »
The Spectator Staff
May 13, 2010
According to the survey results of the campus climate survey, about 90 percent of people at UW-Eau Claire are comfortable with the campus climate. And that’s great news. The campus is doing a good job creating a comfortable environment, but there’s always room for improvement. Only about... Read more »
Nick Gourdoux
May 13, 2010
In the double-elimination WIAC tournament, the UW-Eau Claire softball went undefeated on day one and winless on day two. The Blugolds opened up the tournament with a stunning, come-from-behind victory over UW-Oshkosh. Trailing 7-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning, sophomore Jess Freagon hit a pinch-hit,... Read more »
Rob Hanson
May 6, 2010
The UW-Eau Claire men’s team knows a few things for certain right now: it had a successful season overall at 24-6, and it finished ranked No. 10 in the central region. But what the Blugolds won’t know until Monday is if they were successful enough to see post-season action. The team wrapped... Read more »
