Spenser Bickett
November 18, 2011
The UW-Eau Claire football team wrapped up the 2011 season last Saturday with a win over UW-River Falls to finish the year 5-5. Head Coach Todd Glaser was a defensive lineman for Eau Claire from 1987-1990 and in his 6th season as head coach. He previously was head coach at Marietta College in Ohio... Read more »
Spenser Bickett
November 18, 2011
“You play everyday from when you’re eight years old on and then all of a sudden, it’s done. It’s a weird feeling,” senior wide receiver David Goodman said Goodman played his final game for the UW-Eau Claire football team last Saturday in a 27-21 win against the UW-River Falls Falcons. Goodman... Read more »
Emily Gresbrink
November 18, 2011
Wrestling The UW-Eau Claire wrestling team traveled for their second tournament of the season on November 12, playing three different dual matches at Concordia University (Wisc.). While the team had several successful matches, they ultimately fell to Concordia, UW-Platteville and the University of Chicago... Read more »
Eric Christenson
November 18, 2011
Whenever the Packers’ fullback, John Kuhn touches the ball, Packer fans around the world erupt with yells of “KUUUUUUUUUUHN!” that could often get mistaken for boos, but in fact, it’s almost the exact opposite message. Packer fans are hugely supportive of John Kuhn. He’s like a cult hero... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
November 18, 2011
I like Duke basketball. There, I said it. I can hear everyone’s gasps and see all the looks of disgust. I apologize for all the ulcers I induced. Yes, I like the Blue Devils, and I’m proud to admit it. I have liked them since 1999. Yep, I remember the exact year, which is the opposite of what a crazy... Read more »
Thom Fountain
November 17, 2011
Take it slow While snow will naturally slow you down, make sure to take it easy even when the road looks clear; black ice could bring you down without any warning. Take the lane if needed Wisconsin state law requires cyclists to ride as close to the shoulder as reasonable, but in winter that might be... Read more »
Kris Kotlarik
November 17, 2011
On November 8, 2010, Student Senate ratified the Blugold Competitive Ballroom team’s constitution to officially recognize it as an on-campus organization. Just over one year later, the team has had members compete in events at UW-Madison and Purdue University, among other large universities, and the... Read more »
Katie Hoffman
November 17, 2011
This fall, Blugold Beginnings entered the Pepsi Refresh Project with the goal of being awarded a $50,000 grant for their fifth grade campus tour day in the spring. According to their website, Blugold Beginnings exists to educate and inspire students, especially underrepresented, low-income and first... Read more »
November 17, 2011
As UW-Eau Claire faces up to $2.3 million in the first year of the biennium budget lapse, layoffs cannot be ruled out, said Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich in an email to UW-Eau Claire staff Wednesday. The budget lapse, which acts as a kind of safety net and is built into the biennial budget the state... Read more »
Martha Landry
November 17, 2011
Another step towards being environmentally friendly on the UW-Eau Claire campus was brought into effect in 2009 when composting bins were placed around campus dining halls and Davies Center, but contamination with non-organic materials has been an issue from the start. Material that can be composted... Read more »
