Rita Fay, Staff Writer
April 4, 2013
Mugnog. Is it an animal, vegetable or mineral? Imagination is key to answering the question. The young audience play, “Mugnog” reminds the audience how important imagination is for both children and adults. UW-Eau Claire music and theatre arts department will present “Mugnog” at 1:30 p.m. on... Read more »
Rita Fay, Staff Writer
March 28, 2013
Eau Claire county residents gathered at 7:30 p.m. on March 26 at the L.E. Phillips Memorial public library to attend a presentation about climate change in the state of Wisconsin. The presentation titled, “Global Climate Change: A Brief Overview, Climate Science Fundamentals, and Implications for Wisconsin”... Read more »
Brittni Straseske, Staff Writer
January 31, 2013
The white walls of the Foster Gallery are covered once again. Not covered by watercolor paintings or photography, but by the graphic designs of John Rieben, a Wisconsin native. The exhibit, named “Design with Intent: 5 Decades of Design for Communication,” features promotional posters, such as a... Read more »
Michelle Enger, Chief Copy Editor
January 24, 2013
Washing his hands is one way senior Kaleb Chaudoir tries to keep himself healthy. He said he takes small preventative steps every day to stay that way. “I try to eat a good breakfast and shower before I head out,” Chaudoir said. “I attempt to maintain vitamins in my daily routine. Then of course... Read more »
David Burish, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013
UW-Eau Claire English professor Max Garland was named Wisconsin’s Poet Laureate earlier this month by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. Garland is the fifth poet laureate named since the honor began in 2000 by then Governor Tommy Thompson. The position of poet laureate is given to... Read more »
Spectator Staff
November 1, 2012
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and former President Bill Clinton both spoke in Eau Claire on Oct. 31. Ryan spoke at Florian Gardens at 8 a.m. and Clinton spoke at the Ramada Convention Center, doors opened at 6:15 p.m. Political Geography Professor Ryan Weichett said it seems that... Read more »
Ryan Spoehr, Copy Editor
October 25, 2012
On Oct. 22, Ron Kind, congressman (D-La Crosse) for Wisconsin’s 3rd District, toured the Material Sciences and Chemistry departments as a part of a tour of all six UW schools in his district (Eau Claire, La Crosse, Platteville, Stevens Point, River Falls and Stout). He is currently heading up an innovation... Read more »
Steve Fruehauf, Copy Editor
October 11, 2012
Wisconsin claimed their fourth win of the season after topping Illinois 31-14 last Saturday. The Badgers came up with a 21-point fourth quarter to clinch the win. With the victory, the team now has a 20-game winning streak at Camp Randall Stadium spanning back to last year. Joel Stave showed yet another... Read more »
Tyler Hart, Op/Ed Editor
September 19, 2012
A trend of theft and burglary can be found in UW-Eau Claire student housing areas. There have recently been numerous reports of theft from autos and residential burglaries throughout the central district of Eau Claire, which encompasses the majority of student housing in the Water Street area. Lieutenant... Read more »
Steve Fruehauf, Staff Writer
September 18, 2012
It seems Wisconsin’s offensive woes are here to stay. That’s what Saturday’s embarrassing 16-14 win against an unimpressive Utah State showed fans. With the Camp Randall winning streak in the balance, the Badgers were let off the hook after the Aggies missed a makeable 37 yard field goal in the... Read more »
