Subscribe to The Spectator Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

Hollywood’s remake epidemic

Eric Christenson
September 9, 2010

This summer in film, in this writer’s opinion, was the worst. We had a live action/CGI romp about everyone’s least favorite comic strip dog, a Nicolas Cage movie based apparently on that one scene from Fantasia, and the obligatory next installment of the Cats & Dogs franchise. We found... Read more »

CouchSurfing: Innovative new way to travel or dangerous death trap?

Eric Larson
September 9, 2010

Hostels are so 2000. Sure, they’re known as the notoriously cheap go-to for accommodation when traveling; and yes, the recent films of the same name have made them a pseudo-cultural icon in today’s age. However, as of 2003, a new phenomenon called couchsurfing.com is quickly on track to... Read more »

Quite Frankly: Starting the fantasy season the right way

Frank F. Pellegrino
September 9, 2010

After all your preparation, the draft is finally over. That one ass in your league mocked every pick you made. Hoping – pick-by-pick – to convince you that your team sucks. Just ignore him. ‘That guy’ exists in just about every league. Don’t worry. Their main goal is to... Read more »

Lady ‘Golds place third in tournament

Eric Larson
September 9, 2010

Despite a young roster and difficult competition, the Eau Claire women’s tennis team overcame a difficult loss on Friday and finished third in Saturday’s Warhawk Invitational in Whitewater. Coach Tom Gillman believes the team’s performance demonstrates great potential for the upcoming... Read more »

Rosenberry Crunch: The new Big Ten is not as desirable as it could be

Sam Rosenberry
September 9, 2010

It’s that time of year again: college football season. It’s time for cool autumn days, marching bands and physical violence. Some people may tell you, “It’s actually still summer and college football isn’t even a season, you dope!” To that, I say that some people need... Read more »

Women’s golf tees off season with win

Emily Gresbrink
September 9, 2010

This past weekend, the Blugold Women’s golf team defended their nationally-ranked status by taking first at their home meet, the Georgianni Memorial Invite. The game was held at Mill Run and Wild Ridge golf courses this previous Saturday, Sept. 4th and 5th. Junior Katie Maurer said the team did... Read more »

Congressman emphasizes importance of education

Eric Larson
September 9, 2010

Economic issues, health care reform and education were a few of the topics highlighted by Congressman Ron Kind during a question-and-answer session hosted by the College Democrats Thursday at UW-Eau Claire. Kind, democratic congressman for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, spoke to a group... Read more »

UW-Eau Claire adopts new mission statement

Eric Christenson
September 9, 2010

Many students starting on the first day of their college experience at UW-Eau Claire have heard course and university goals mentioning the term “liberal education.” However, the definition of the term is not easily found. Eau Claire’s new mission statement outlines what liberal education... Read more »