Eric Christenson
January 27, 2012
On Jan. 17, recall workers from across the state of Wisconsin filed over a million signatures on petitions in hopes of overthrowing Gov. Scott Walker in what is thus far the largest recall effort in American history. For senior Jimmy Haggerty, it was an incredible feeling. “It was great seeing the... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
November 17, 2011
Those who oppose Scott Walker have 60 days to collect 540,000 signatures and force a recall election for Wisconsin’s governor, as the effort to recall him kicked off at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 15. On the first day of the recall, Recall Walker supporters gathered in the UW-Eau Claire campus mall with petitions,... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
September 22, 2011
Student Senate ratified the constitution for the National Society of Leadership and Success with a voice vote Monday night. This organization, new to Eau Claire, aims to make strong leaders, junior Organizations Director Jessi Van Natta said. Normally when something like this is introduced, the constitution... Read more »
Katie Hoffman
May 12, 2011
Senior Paydon Miller’s first memory of being interested in politics was when he was around 10 years old. Citing his mother as his source of ideology, with her “live and let live” attitude, Miller said he credits her for getting him involved in politics. Miller said that although his parents vote,... Read more »
Frank Pellegrino
March 18, 2010
Student Senate approved a new commission on Monday that will focus on environmental sustainability. After two amendments were made to the original bill, the Environmental Endeavors Commission was unanimously approved. Last year, the Senate approved of a referendum to start an environmental sustainability... Read more »
