Sam Rosenberry
March 10, 2011
Carly Pingel and her family were on vacation in Arkansas when she got the phone call. She happened to be on a boat at the time so she didn’t answer, but the caller left a voicemail. The call was from a New York area code and it informed her that she had been chosen. She had to find cell phone reception... Read more »
Taylor Kuether
March 10, 2011
The Wisconsin Senate Republicans voted 18-1 Wednesday to pass Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget repair bill. Only Republican Senator Dale Schultz voted against the bill. The Senate Democrats remain in Illinois, having not returned for three weeks to avoid voting on the controversial bill and buy... Read more »
Thom Fountain
March 10, 2011
When junior James Kust opens up Facebook, he sifts through the daily updates that appear on his news feed. There might be an invite to a birthday party, a friend offering their opinion on the latest episode of Fringe or a video someone posted about the Packers. Among all of these, however, is this update: “Snow... Read more »
Rebecca Lubecki
March 10, 2011
The Forum lecture series concluded its 69th season with a presentation from filmmaker Michael Uslan on Tuesday night. Uslan, the originator and executive producer of the “Batman” movie series – starting with Tim Burton’s 1989 film “Batman” and working up to 2008’s record-breaking “The... Read more »
Katie Hoffman
March 9, 2011
Blugold Dining managers are offering an amnesty program for students to return stolen dinnerware to the cafeterias on campus in order to save late-night dining. Christian Wise, general manager of Sodexo, says he is frustrated with the recent surge in theft from the two cafeterias, particularly the Riverview... Read more »
Eric Larson
March 9, 2011
While the majority of public employees across Wisconsin remain nervous about Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget repair bill, a newly-released detail about his plans — which proposes the elimination of mandatory recycling from state law — may soon add recycling program employees to the list of... Read more »
Eric Christenson
March 9, 2011
Do you like getting fired-up? Well, sir or ma’am, you’re in luck! Each week, a columnist will review a fight song from the great state of Wisconsin. Use your aggression appropriately now, ya hear? Eau Claire college dear, Hail to thee our Alma Mater. Strong through every year, Carry high the Blue... Read more »
Rebecca Lubecki
March 9, 2011
The men’s and women’s track and field teams will send 17 individuals to nationals after competing in the last chance meet. Women The team met provisional qualifying marks in five different events. Junior Talisa Emberts ran a 57.32 in the 400-meter dash, while senior Maria Peloquin had the second-best... Read more »
Ben Rueter
March 9, 2011
Over the weekend, the Blugold men’s tennis team picked up three wins at McPhee Center, bringing their winning streak to an impressive 11 straight games won this season and 6-0 at home. Despite the team being split up over three separate matches, the Blugolds defeated Ripon College on Friday with a... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
March 9, 2011
Maybe this is just me, but I think legal issues related to sports aren’t that big of a deal. I don’t think the Supreme Court should focus too much attention on them. I don’t know, but it seems like there has got to be something better to take up their time. This is why I’m happy to learn that... Read more »
