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
Summer 2010 was certainly a big one. A soccer tournament in Africa, the continuing cleanup of the Gulf Coast, and a Jet Blue employee who “had it up to here” were only a few of the more popular events to grace headlines – and of course, who could forget the premiere of Jersey Shore’s... Read more »
Danielle Ryan
September 2, 2010
In the weekend edition of Reel Love, I review a popular movie I have never seen. First up: “Titanic.” TITANIC (1997) When the credits rolled, all I could think was “OH MY, that just happened.” (Well, that, and “I have to use the bathroom”, because the movie was so... Read more »
Danielle Ryan
September 2, 2010
When “American Beauty” was released in 1999, my pre-adolescent self believed that this film must truly symbolize the world of adults. Not that it necessarily portrayed what adulthood was actually like, but rather that being old enough to watch that film meant crossing the threshold into adulthood.... Read more »
Emily Gresbrink
September 2, 2010
For those of you who are new to UW-Eau Claire, you should know that floating is one of the highlights of the city’s warmer months. It is an unwritten rite of passage to go floating at least once before you graduate, and many people find themselves floating almost every weekend. To get you started... Read more »
Thom Fountain
September 2, 2010
No one could ever deny that Sufjan (SOOF-yahn) Stevens has a grasp of music theory and composition that rivals any other modern musician. After last year’s release of The BQE, an intense orchestral piece in seven movements, Stevens cemented himself as a rounded songwriter and composer. His EP “All... Read more »
Eric Christenson
September 2, 2010
Dear Ask Anything, So the other day I was browsing online for a new pair of comfortable gray shoes and I ended up purchasing a pair of TOMS. It wasn’t until after I bought them that I realized these shoes are apparently important artifacts in the hipster subculture! Now I certainly wouldn’t... Read more »
Eric Christenson
September 2, 2010
Few students can say they spent three weeks in July creating art in Thailand. However, for two UW-Eau Claire professors and four art students, this is true. After receiving a grant from the International Fellows Program, the group collaborated with Thai students and professors for an eye-opening immersion... Read more »
Monica Baltich
September 2, 2010
In spring 2010 a new dean of students was appointed at UW-Eau Claire to replace former Dean of Students and newly appointed Vice Chancellor Beth Hellwig. After sifting through about 80 candidates, four applicants were considered for the position. In the end, Brian Carlisle was chosen as the new dean. Carlisle... Read more »
