Breann Schossow
September 9, 2010
All summer long, I walked up and down Barstow Street on the way to my summer job. Every time I passed Turk’s Head Coffee House, 307 South Barstow St., I’d tell myself, “Oh, I’ll go soon,” lured by the promise of international coffees. Two weeks ago, I finally stopped by... Read more »
Thom Fountain
September 9, 2010
Thom’s Up: Interactive Music Videos The Internet is pretty awesome. And the current driving force behind much of it, Google, is branching out more every day. One recent accomplishment bridged the gap between music, video and intense interactivity, all culminating in a “music video”... Read more »
Eric Larson
September 9, 2010
This weekend, the streets of downtown Eau Claire will be filled with as many festivities that can possibly be crammed into an eight-hour time frame. Parades, crafts, and international food vendors are only a taste of what to expect at this colossal crunch of culture and cuisine. Sound intriguing? It... Read more »
Danielle Ryan
September 9, 2010
To say that the animated film “Renaissance” is black and white is an understatement: this film is ONLY black and white, with practically no shades in between. Such high visual contrast gives this film a novelty factor, but that novelty factor wears off very quickly. “Renaissance”... Read more »
Danielle Ryan
September 9, 2010
Lab Technician Lynn Janik recently joined The Spectator for a question-and-answer tour through the greenhouses in Phillips Science Hall. All answers are word for word, but were shortened due to space restrictions. Students can access the Biology greenhouses by taking the South elevator to the fifth floor... Read more »
Thom Fountain
September 9, 2010
There’s a certain allure to seeing a virtuoso on stage. Whether it’s a pianist playing Beethoven or a saxophonist taking on Coltrane, these musicians can hold your attention and command a stage. Jesse Schuster, a key member of Caroline Smith and The Goodnight Sleeps, is that kind of musician. Generally... Read more »
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 »
Danielle Ryan
September 9, 2010
Many stores now offer hanging upside-down planters as an alternative to traditional gardens. For example, at Menards, 3619 South Hastings Way, you can find planters designed to hang upside-down, like the Tomato Planter ™ or the Strawberry Planter™ for $8.88 each. However, with materials found at... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
September 9, 2010
The Dove World Outreach Center, a church out of Gainesville, Florida, has planned an “International Burn a Quran Day” to coincide with the ninth anniversary of the New York and Washington attacks of Sept. 11. The church and event are led by Pastor Terry Jones. Weekly, Jones posts YouTube... Read more »
Danielle Ryan
September 9, 2010
UW-Eau Claire can learn a lesson from the recent Eau Claire school district proposal to loosen restrictions on social media technology and devices in the classroom. According to an Aug. 15 article in the Leader-Telegram, a proposal was made to unblock many currently banned sites like Facebook, Twitter,... Read more »
