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Rosenberry Crunch: An 18-game season is a good call for league

Sam Rosenberry
September 30, 2010

  I’m a pretty big fan of the National Football League. It’s really swell if I do say so myself (I know I said ‘swell’… what of it?). Currently, us fans get 16 regular season games to watch pick-6s, goal line stands and to neglect school with. Wouldn’t it be great... Read more »

Bird takes flight after vote

Monica Baltich
September 30, 2010

After a Student Senate vote of 27-2-2 Monday night, no one can challenge the legitimacy of the mythical bird as the student’s official mascot, said Student Senator Casey Driscoll. The bill will now go to the Chancellor for approval. As of now, the student’s mascot is not that of UW-Eau Claire,... Read more »

The Future of Eau Claire?

Thom Fountain
September 30, 2010

A new science building, a new performing arts center, an off-campus arena and five new residence halls were just some of the many changes proposed in the UW-Eau Claire Campus Master Plan presented at a University Senate meeting Tuesday. John Hoffman, a representative of JJR Architects, the firm in charge... Read more »

OpenCourseware at UWEC

Sam Rosenberry
September 30, 2010

  Every student at this university needs to register for classes. Course catalogs, major requirements and friends help determine what to take. However, there is another tool that can be used – Open.Eau Claire. The student-run project aims to give people a look at UW-Eau Claire’s educational... Read more »

International Student Population Grows

Eric Larson
September 30, 2010

This semester, the university experienced a drastic increase growth in its cultural and ethnic diversity. According to the university website, a total of 215 international students – hailing from China, Mongolia and Saudi Arabia, to name a few – are currently enrolled for the fall semester.... Read more »

Voting Made Easy

Briana Gruenewald
September 30, 2010

Through Oct. 13, the Student Senate, in partnership with the College Democrats and College Republicans, will be registering students to vote in time for the Nov. 2 elections. Director of Intergovernmental Affairs senior Paydon Miller is organizing the effort and said the goal is to make it as easy as... Read more »

Leading by example

Frank F. Pellegrino
September 30, 2010

When Tessa Cash showed up for the Bridgman Olympics her sophomore year, she was definitely a little more excited than anyone else. Junior Nick Hogan, a friend of Cash, said that right then he knew there was something different about her. It was the first time the two would meet, and Hogan said they hit... Read more »

Thank you, Iceland

Debora Biasutti
September 30, 2010

Last spring I studied abroad in Winchester, England, and fortunately we had a whole month spring break. Everything was set, I was going to visit my boyfriend in Scotland for a few days and then meet up with my mom in London to start our three-week European trip. From London we went to Paris, from Paris... Read more »

Haleys Comments: Taxing alcohol would be reasonable and fair

Haley Zblewski
September 30, 2010

In the state of Wisconsin we have seen the price of cigarettes go up and up continuously over the past few years. A pack of cigarettes that cost $4.50 three year ago has now reached prices above $7. We all know that cigarettes are being taxed because they are bad for your health, and that the extra cost... Read more »

Homecoming 2010: Blugolds got spirit

Breann Schossow
September 30, 2010

It’s not hard to find something to do for Homecoming. During the action-packed week, students and alumni alike can expect to find activities that suit their interests while exemplifying the importance of organizations, student involvement and Blugold spirit. Take senior Shawn Ryser, for example.... Read more »