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MyBlugold CampS doesn’t live up to its predecessor

Sam Rosenberry
December 9, 2010

I’m not what you would call a ‘things were better back then’ sort of guy. That may be because I’m under the age of 70, but mostly it’s because I generally value progress and moving forward. This university system has tried to move forward with a new student information and... Read more »

Commission investigates traffic on footbridge

Sam Rosenberry
November 18, 2010

On Monday night, Special Assistant to the Chancellor Mike Rindo and Director of Facilities Management Terry Classen spoke to Student Senate in opposition of a lane change on the footbridge. “By reversing the lanes you actually increase the potential conflict points between pedestrians and bicycles,”... Read more »

Diversity group seeking applicants

Emily Gresbrink
November 18, 2010

  Peer Diversity Educators, a student-run organization known for presenting diversity workshops to residence halls and classrooms, is hiring for Spring 2011. “We develop hands-on programs that touch on subjects related to diversity and social justice,” said Program Coordinator Tracie... Read more »

Volleyball drops second Regional game

Frank F. Pellegrino
November 18, 2010

Following a 3-0 win in their first National Collegiate Athletic Association Regional match on Friday, the women’s volleyball team had its season come to an end after falling to St. Thomas (Minn.) on Saturday. Eau Claire entered the weekend ranked 17th in the country and took on no. 19 ranked Nebraska... Read more »

Photographing a future

Eric Larson
November 18, 2010

Natalie Hunter, as anyone who knows her will tell you, has always had a knack for taking pictures. “Talented” or “devoted” are some of the words used by her friends to describe the junior photography major from Vadnais Heights, Minn. – “an artistic person with sincere,... Read more »

Rosenberry Crunch: UConn streak is a big deal

Sam Rosenberry
November 18, 2010

  Streaks in sports are pretty common. This is true for small-scale things, such as when a team scores a bunch of unanswered points during a game. It’s also true for a large chunk of a season such as when Joe DiMaggio hit in 56 consecutive games. Despite the commonality, not all streaks are... Read more »

Quite Frankly: The best quarterbacks in Fantasy

Frank F. Pellegrino
November 18, 2010

I have a friend who likes to drink on the weekends and it often leads to him making poor decisions with the ladies. Countless times I have woken up the next morning to this guy telling me he made another regrettable decision with a girl. I don’t know if it’s the poor lighting at the bars,... Read more »

Women’s hockey escapes Bethel

Sam Rosenberry
November 18, 2010

  In a back and forth game, an extra 4:48 was needed for the Blugolds women’s hockey team to defeat their opponent Bethel University (Minn.) 3-2 Tuesday night in overtime. The non-conference win improves the Blugold’s record to 3-2. Senior Christine Dickinson scored the unassisted game... Read more »

Tipping off with a win

Debora Biasutti
November 18, 2010

The UW-Eau Claire men’s basketball team started the new season with a 77-64 win over the College of St. Scholastica (Minn.) Monday at Zorn Arena, holding a 13-0 all-time record against the Saints. “It was good to get our first win at home and it was nice to have a good atmosphere with a big... Read more »

Reports find UW-Eau Claire affordable, accessible

Eric Christenson
November 18, 2010

In the wake of rising education costs, students are having a more difficult time affording higher education all around the country. However, according to reports from the College Board and U.S. News & World Report magazine, UW-Eau Claire remains more affordable and accessible than the national average... Read more »