Brian Miller
January 27, 2011
On Sunday, Jan. 23, for the first time in probably seven years, I sat down and watched, start to finish, a Green Bay Packers game. At first I was only there for the snacks, but when they beat the Chicago Bears something changed inside me. I am so, so, so excited to watch the Packers in the Super Bowl.... Read more »
Eric Larson
January 27, 2011
“Steps for business success” is the motto for UW-Eau Claire’s upcoming conference on emerging business with India. The seminar — set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Holiday Inn on Craig Road — will provide tips for local businesses on a successful emersion with the world’s fourth... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
January 27, 2011
The lights slowly dim and the dome fills with stars. The Big Dipper and Orion’s Belt become visible. A guided tour of the universe begins. The UW-Eau Claire L.E. Phillips Planetarium reopened for its bi-weekly shows on Tuesday night. This was the first public show since the fall semester, according... Read more »
Briana Gruenewald
January 27, 2011
Following an intense month of winter training, the Blugold women and men’s swimming and diving teams picked up third place at the two-day UW-Stevens Point Invitational. Coach Art Brandt knew the swimmers would be tired going into the invitational, seeing as they practiced twice a day since Dec. 28... Read more »
January 27, 2011
They were lead by sophomore Jordan Singer who notched 8 points this weekend including five goals out of the team’s 10. Friday’s game began dishearteningly though, as the Saints scored three first period goals and the Blugolds only netted one. However, the Blugolds dominated the remainder of the game,... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
January 27, 2011
How ‘bout them Packers? I’m a huge, unabashed, card carrying Packers fan and I don’t care who knows it. Despite our tumultuous, injury-filled season, we are on the doorsteps of the Promised Land and other such hyperbole. Even better, we were able to beat the Bears, which is tremendous in its own... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
January 27, 2011
The Blugolds improved to 10-5-2 overall and gained four points in the conference standings though they remain in fifth place. The women’s hockey team was 4-28-2 all-time against the Pointers going into the weekend according to the game program, but that history didn’t mean much in these games. The... Read more »
Monica Baltich
January 27, 2011
Emergencies can happen at any time, so Senior Renee Connor said she has been registered to receive the notifications since her sophomore year and knows how important it is to stay informed. “I mean, in an emergency you want to know what is going on. Especially for those people who are on their way... Read more »
Carolyn Tiry
January 27, 2011
Indianapolis is probably not a destination many people have in mind when they’re brainstorming ideas for spring break. However, students will have that option for this year’s break. The Activities and Programs office is sponsoring an Alternative Spring Break trip, called “From Servant Leadership... Read more »
January 27, 2011
The Blugold Commitment Differential Tuition bill was passed with a 24-0-2 vote by the Student Senate at the meeting Monday night. With an estimated differential tuition collection and an estimated carryover from 2010-2011, the Student Senate approved an aggregate spending plan of $9.5 million for the... Read more »