Michelle Enger, Chief Copy Editor
April 25, 2013
Eating pizza and cheeseburgers, doing homework, playing “nose goes” and living in a dorm are some day-to-day things most students at UW-Eau Claire experience and expect. But for some Blugolds, it has been an adjustment or unfamiliar territory. Walking among the Blugolds from all around the United... Read more »
Martha Landry, Currents Editor
January 31, 2013
Nomz. Haggis. Before you make any judgments, hear me out! I was a haggis hater at one point in time, too. When you break it down to the core of what this Scottish delicacy is, sheep heart, liver and lungs mixed with onions and spices which are then cooked inside a... Read more »
Michelle Enger, Copy Editor
November 1, 2012
A fresh way groups like Circle K and the UW-Eau Claire women’s rugby team have raised money is through local restaurants in Eau Claire. Kristie O’Brien, treasurer of the rugby team, said the team has been doing fundraisers with Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill for a couple years now. “I think it... 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 »
Haley Zblewski
April 5, 2012
Over the past few years we’ve seen an increase in the consumption of organic food. The demand for it has increased for many reasons, but those reasons typically revolve around the idea that it’s healthier for our bodies and the environment. But the word organic doesn’t necessarily mean ‘healthier’... Read more »
Tuesday Wustrack
March 15, 2012
With spring break coming up and warm weather right around the corner, we could all use a tropical drink. Whether you’re going to sunbathe in the hot Florida sun or you’re staying here in Wisconsin, you can welcome in the summer with an easy and cold drink. On foodnetwork.com, there is a list of... Read more »
Brian Miller
April 7, 2011
Here’s some free advice: go to the Hot Bar. If you know what the Hot Bar is, stop reading and go there. If you’re confused, read on. The Hot Bar is a magical place inside Festival Foods on Mall Drive here in Eau Claire. On paper it’s just a food counter in the middle of the store, but really it’s... Read more »
Eric Christenson
March 9, 2011
Burgers by Eric Christenson Let me just say that pizza is good. I appreciate a good pizza, believe me when I say this. But burgers are just better in every way. Now, I’m not weird and I’m not naïve; I know that if you add bacon to anything it gets better, exponentially better. EXCEPT for pizza.... Read more »
Danielle Ryan
October 14, 2010
Honors Program Director Jefford Vahlbusch and English professor Audrey Fessler have been reviewing restaurants for the Leader-Telegram since 2003. These local food experts were generous enough to share some recommendations for your next dining experience. Interview by Currents editor Danielle Ryan. First,... Read more »
Danielle Ryan
October 14, 2010
Thanks to the recommendation of the perpetually-cool professor, Blake Westerlund, we decided to go off the beaten path (aka, leave the college ghetto) and venture out to Camille’s Sidewalk Café, 1120 122nd St #3, Chippewa Falls. Once you get onto the US-53 bypass, it only takes about five minutes... Read more »
