Haley Zblewski
October 27, 2011
Funtensity. Brit Gartner, co-captain of UW-Eau Claire’s women’s ultimate Frisbee team, SOL Ultimate, said the word describes what the team brings to every game. “It’s our style of play,” Gartner, a senior special education major, said. “We like to have fun when we play, but also be intense... Read more »
Carolyn Tiry
October 27, 2011
The OASIS might be mistaken for any other student lounge. Students study there, they relax there, they eat their lunches there. So students may not think it’s anything different, except for the sign on the door that states it is reserved for nontraditional students. “It’s a place where we can come... Read more »
Clair Casey
October 27, 2011
Schofield Auditorium at UW-Eau Claire is being renovated this year to better serve both the campus and community. The project will cost just less than $1 million and the completion date is now set for spring semester. This is the auditorium’s second extensive renovation, which will include new seating,... Read more »
Martha Landry
October 27, 2011
Influenza season is on its way — typically expected to be in full swing Thanksgiving through Valentine’s Day, said Dr. Mark Williams, a physician at the UW-Eau Claire Student Health Service. The best way to be protected from influenza is to be vaccinated, Williams said. It is never too early to... Read more »
October 27, 2011
As a receiver on the football team, senior David Goodman has won a lot of all-conference awards and nominations for his skills — including a recent placement on d3football.com’s team. Oh, and since coming to Eau Claire, he was a semifinalist for a national football award. In addition to being... Read more »
Frank F. Pellegrino
October 27, 2011
The UW-Eau Claire volleyball team won all of its matches 3-0 on Friday and Saturday, running its current win streak to eight and teaming up the season. The Lady Blugolds opened the day on Friday facing Benedictine-Springfield (Ill.) and defeating them in tight sets of 25-21, 25-17 and 25-23. They then... Read more »
Spenser Bickett
October 27, 2011
If you’ve somehow avoided ESPN in the past two weeks, you missed the news that Tim Tebow started at quarterback for the Denver Broncos last Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. You also probably know by now, unless you’re woefully unaware, that Tim Tebow and the Broncos beat the Dolphins thanks to... Read more »
Spenser Bickett
October 27, 2011
The UW-Eau Claire football team was on top of UW-Stevens Point until the end of Saturday’s game but couldn’t hold on, losing 28-24 on a last-second touchdown. The Blugolds capitalized on two early turnovers by the Pointers. Both of Eau Claire’s first two touchdowns came after defensive interceptions. Senior... Read more »
Ryan Laughlin
October 27, 2011
Coach Kyle Green will begin coaching the men’s basketball team this season. After signing on to coach in mid-2011, Green will bring his coaching philosophies into play in just a few weeks. Who is coach Green, anyway? We sat down to find out. Ryan Laughlin: Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire? Coach Kyle... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
October 27, 2011
A resolution was passed in opposition to the recent budget lapse and how it’s affecting the UW System. According to the resolution, state programs have to give back at least $174.3 million. The UW System must give back a little over $65 million of this total. UW-Eau Claire will pay back over $3.344... Read more »
