Eric Larson
October 28, 2010
Networking, unity building and sustainability were among the many topics discussed at this month’s United Council convention in Eau Claire this past weekend. United Council – or more formally The United Council of UW Students – is a non-profit, student-directed organization that represents... Read more »
Thom Fountain
October 28, 2010
A resolution in support of equity, diversity and inclusivity at UW-Eau Claire passed unanimously Monday night, but not before an hour-long debate over its necessity. Resolution 54-R-11, which was submitted by 25 senators and directors, defines the EDI initiatives and denotes that they are “central... Read more »
Briana Gruenewald
October 28, 2010
A planning committee is currently in the beginning stages of developing the first online-only degree to be offered by UW-Eau Claire called the Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree. The BPS committee began last summer after UW Extension approached the university, offering to provide seed money for... Read more »
Brian Miller
October 28, 2010
After several months of planning, designs for the new Children’s Center on campus have been released, showing their impact on the available parking in the Haas lot. According to a Tuesday presentation from members of the Children’s Center Steering Committee and architects from Ayres... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
October 28, 2010
Last year, current junior Megan Born couldn’t get past senior Amy Siemon of UW-Whitewater in the No. 3 finals. This year was a different story. On Sunday, Born defeated Siemon 6-3, 6-2 to claim the No. 1 singles WIAC championship in Madison. She helped her team achieve third in the tournament... Read more »
Briana Gruenewald
October 28, 2010
The UW-Eau Claire women’s swimming and diving team won its first meet of the season at home against Northern Michigan University Saturday. The team ended the meet with six first place finishes and 27 top-three finishes. Junior Nicole Dorvinen placed first in the 200-yard butterfly and the 500-yard... Read more »
Debora Biasutti
October 28, 2010
I haven’t played table tennis – or ping-pong, as we call it in America – in ages. The last time was probably when I played against my cousin in his basement where it’s very possible that I lost. Actually, even though I always used to lose to my cousin in any sport, at least I... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
October 28, 2010
I’m really excited for this upcoming NBA season. This is a very common feeling for many people. The NBA is the most beloved sports league in the country of course. People just cannot get enough of this high-flying league. Alright, I’ll stop. I am of course being incredibly facetious.... Read more »
Frank F. Pellegrino
October 28, 2010
Owning players in a Fantasy football league is like being in a relationship. When you’re not getting what you want from someone, you need to get rid of them eventually. I advised readers at the beginning of the season that it was important to hold on to players for a while before making any drastic... Read more »
Eric Christenson
October 28, 2010
Unless you live under a big, dumb rock, you know that fall is here. With fall, of course, is everyone’s favorite fall holiday (fall-iday?), Halloween. With Halloween, of course, comes the stress of figuring out a costume, decorating, preparing and making plans. So, let’s try and make that... Read more »
