Monica Baltich
November 11, 2010
As someone who sadly doesn’t explore the area around campus as much as I should, considering I’ve lived in this city going on three and a half years now, I was excited to get out and try the new Playmakers Bar and Grill, 101 Graham Ave., where Haymarket Grill used to be. Walking in, the space was... Read more »
Brian Miller
November 11, 2010
In today’s modern world, presentations need to not only entertain and inform, but incorporate technology as well. Combining these ideas seems to leave people with one obvious tool of choice: Microsoft PowerPoint. Unfortunately, overuse and complete dependence of the program have created an obnoxious,... Read more »
Frank F. Pellegrino
November 11, 2010
A UW-Eau Claire student and member of the UWEC Baseball Club is making the latest attempt to reestablish a varsity baseball team since it was originally cut in 1995. Junior Ben Krings, one of the captains and secretary of the club, said there are many reasons he thinks baseball should be added. “Eau... Read more »
Brian Miller
November 11, 2010
As the least sporty person on The Spectator staff, I’m not sure how I missed the opportunity to play several less intense ‘sports’ for The Rookie’s Guide. But on Tuesday night I dug out a pair of athletic shorts and tried to find — and then put on — my game face. I’ve played tennis... Read more »
Thom Fountain
November 11, 2010
It was closer than it looked. After mounting a few comebacks and keeping right behind UW-Platteville, the Blugolds lost the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Championship 3-1 Saturday afternoon. “We fought, but it was obviously disappointing,” senior and team captain Liz Amici... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
November 11, 2010
The women’s hockey team split their pair of games with St. Mary’s University (Minn.) last weekend. The team lost 4-1 in the first game on the road, but was able to grab their first win of the year by a one-goal margin on Saturday at home. Senior captain Kristin Faber thought the score of the... Read more »
Emily Gresbrink
November 11, 2010
Behold, the moment fantasy-lovers have been dreaming about for the last fifteen months and four days: the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One. Cue the fan girl and boy squeals and “Hedwig’s Theme.” The moment is here. The last book in the series that changed the face... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
November 11, 2010
More and more people, especially young adults, are being diagnosed with some sort of mental disorder. From depression and anxiety, to Attention Deficit Disorder and bipolar disorder, mental disorder diagnoses are convenient. They sum up all of our problems on a prescription bottle filled with pills... Read more »
Eric Larson
November 11, 2010
Ah, sophistication… a term that’s almost always synchronized with wine. If you’re anything like me, then you have difficulty understanding the seemingly strange techniques that encompass the “proper” way to enjoy the grape-based delicacy. Different-shaped glasses, clarity, age… the numerous... Read more »
Eric Christenson
November 11, 2010
Dear Matt and Kim, Back in 2009, I considered myself an adult. In my quest to be an adult, I decided to change the music I listened to a little bit. I threw out all of the novelty songs like “I Wanna Be Like You” from the Jungle Book soundtrack, the Boy Meets World theme song, a lot of the Blink-182... Read more »
