Sam Rosenberry
September 15, 2011
This is the first in a series about how UW-Eau Claire students pay for college. Sometimes, an email can be very important. At least this was the case for junior Katy Grant this past summer. She was waiting to hear about her financial aid, but her inbox was lacking that message. “Come,... Read more »
Emily Gresbrink
September 15, 2011
Before most students wake up on and off campus, 45 students are already up and reporting to campus for duty. These students come from UW-Eau Claire’s local Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program, with student cadets coming from all grade levels and a large number of majors. Four days... Read more »
Frank F. Pellegrino
September 15, 2011
All the major approvals have been met to begin construction on a new education building in May, according to the chair of the building committee. Dr. Gail Scukanec, the chair, said that the idea for a new building began more than 20 years ago. However, she said that plans to get the process... Read more »
Ben Rueter
September 15, 2011
If you happened to wander through the Skylight Lounge in Davies this week, chances are you saw the sand mandala that is being created as part of UW-Eau Claire’s Artist Series this semester. The Mystical Arts of Tibet is the first exhibit of the year for the Artists Series, and it has... Read more »
Rebecca Lubecki
September 15, 2011
Last Saturday, Sept. 10, the UW-Eau Claire men’s rugby team faced a grueling match against Division 1 ranked UW-Stout. According to Brady Olsen, captain of the team, the match went very well, although they didn’t win. Being that Stout was very difficult team, they still walked off the... Read more »
Taylor Kuether
September 15, 2011
Next time you just can’t bear the thought of going for another run on your same old route or hitting the gym to lift your usual weights, try a group exercise class at McPhee Center or Zorn Arena. They’re fun, popular, and above all, motivating. “There’s lots of energy because... Read more »
Martha Landry
September 15, 2011
A 4-6 pre-season record is not what the UW-Eau Claire women’s volleyball team had in mind . This past weekend the Blugolds were only successful once in the tournament at Augsburg College (Minn.). After losing three consecutive sets, they finally pulled off a win in their final... Read more »
September 15, 2011
AthElites is a recurring column for fall semester. Every week, I find the best athletes on campus and give them a high-five and brownie points — as well as a Q&A session — for their hard work! This week’s AthElite is Eau Claire native and junior Gretchen Bachmeier. Her... Read more »
Eric Christenson
September 15, 2011
It’s one thing to look good and it’s another to stuff your face with delicious food. But who would’ve thought to… (slow it down) DO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME? I think that’s exactly what Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation, 30 Minutes or Less, and other things) and Annamarie Tendler (New York... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
September 15, 2011
Ah, The Daredevil Christopher Wright. We’re all in agreement that they’re pretty good, right? Right. If you haven’t heard them, take my word for it. Well, I loved “In Deference to a Broken Back,” but that came out forever ago. Or in pre-Twitter speak, two years ago. As luck would have... Read more »
