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Pow-Wow brings diversity to campus

Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
April 22, 2013

UW-Eau Claire opened its doors to a day of cultural awareness as it played host to a Pow-Wow Saturday in Zorn Arena, organized by the Native American Student Association. The NASA program’s definition of a Pow-Wow is a celebration of life where many American Indian nations gather to express themselves... Read more »

Where Do We Play?

Hobbs Ice Arena

Steve Fruehauf, Copy Editor
September 20, 2012

Bollinger Field  In 1997, Eau Claire named Bollinger Field after Jim Bollinger, who was a large contributor to its creation and a fellow graduate. He had worked at Eau Claire for 27 years prior to his retirement, which was the same year as the field’s dedication. Bollinger Field is now home to the... Read more »

Men’s basketball loses at home

David Heiling
February 5, 2012

The UW-Eau Claire’s men’s basketball team was defeated by a large margin Saturday night with a 63-41 loss to the UW-River Falls Falcons at Zorn Arena. The Blugolds shot a season-low 27.3 percent from the floor, while scoring a season-low for points as the Falcons ran away with the game early. Coach... Read more »

Naming of basketball court honors former coach

Debora Biasutti
February 2, 2012

The Blugolds basketball court in Zorn Arena will be formally named Saturday in honor of Ken Anderson, the men’s basketball head coach from 1968 to 1995. Anderson, who graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1955 and who was also a Blugold athlete, will join other basketball alumni in the naming ceremony during... Read more »

Homecoming king

Eric Christenson
December 15, 2011

A lot has changed in the three years since Bon Iver last performed in Eau Claire. It was at the State Theater downtown in December of 2008, after the wide release of the band’s critically acclaimed debut, “For Emma, Forever Ago.” Since then, Justin Vernon and Co. have nabbed acclaim from a wide... Read more »

Concerts

Chris Reinoos
December 1, 2011

When UW-Eau Claire junior Carly Jo Budzynski learned that Bon Iver would be playing two shows at Zorn Arena in December, she was beyond thrilled.   “I was super pumped, super pumped.” Budzynski said. “I’ve been really into him since before I got to college, so I was very excited.”   She... Read more »

The top five coolest places on campus you’ve (probably) never been to

Breann Schossow
November 3, 2011

Last week, a friend and I found out that the fallout shelter door in Zorn Arena — which is usually locked — was open. At last, a chance to explore! We raced there after our 11 a.m. class ended but, alas, it was not to be; the door was locked yet again, halting our explorations of what we deem to... Read more »

Get on your feet!

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 »