Chris Reinoos is a senior journalism major. After graduating, he plans on becoming a sports writer.
Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2013
Filed under Sports
After losing the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament championship to UW-Whitewater May 5, the UW-Eau Claire softball team was not sure if they would even make the NCAA Div. III Softball Tournament. Not only were they granted an at-large bid, they earned a No. 3 seed in... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Cheif
May 1, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
This season, the UW-Eau Claire softball team has had to endure horrible weather, multiple cancellations, postponements and a compressed schedule which forced the team to play five doubleheaders in one week. But at the end of this bizarre regular season, the Blugolds find themselves in the same... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2013
Filed under Currents
Success affords musicians lots of opportunities. In Justin Vernon’s case, it gave him the chance to step away from the growing monster that is Bon Iver and into his rock band The Shouting Matches. Thanks to Vernon’s towering stature in the indie rock community, The Shouting Matches played... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2013
Filed under Sports
Seventeen regular season conference wins in a row seems like a memorable accomplishment, especially when it matches a school record. But for UW-Eau Claire softball Head Coach Leslie Huntington, the streak has barely registered on her radar. “Until I read it on the website, I had no idea that... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Twitter has incredible value during times of national tragedy. I was in The Spectator office when I first heard about the Boston Marathon bombings. As with most terrorist acts, there was a lot of initial confusion and uncertainty. It took a few hours for people to begin piecing together exactly... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2013
Filed under Sports
When UW-Eau Claire softball Head Coach Leslie Huntington wanted to add to her coaching staff for this season, she did not look any further than two graduating seniors from last year’s team. “I gave them a lot of responsibility right off the bat,” Huntington said of Emily Muller and Ashley... (more...)
Chris Reinoos , Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2013
Filed under Currents
Underage and binge drinking in Eau Claire have decreased in the last few years, but there is still work to be done in these areas. That was the main message sent during the 2013 Bridge Summit, held April 15 in the Council Oak Room in Davies Center. The Bridge Summit is an annual meeting held... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2013
Filed under Sports
The UW-Eau Claire softball team got off to a perfect start in its conference schedule, going 4-0 this past weekend at Pioneer Stadium in Platteville. The Blugolds played both UW-Stevens Point and UW-Superior on Saturday and Sunday in an improvised schedule that became necessary when poor weather... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2013
Filed under Sports
The UW-Eau Claire softball team is in the midst of its first losing streak of the year after dropping its final two games last weekend in Iowa. The Blugolds defeated Gustavus Adolphus (Minn.) 7-4 in the first game of a doubleheader March 29 before losing to Simpson College (Iowa) 4-1 later... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2013
Filed under Sports
The way they are playing, the only thing slowing down the UW-Eau Claire softball team is the long Wisconsin winter. Playing ten games in the Florida sunshine over spring break, the team went 9-1 and moved their overall season mark to 11-1. The Blugolds notched three shutouts, scored double-digit... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2013
Filed under Sports
Before the UW-Eau Claire’s softball season started, first baseman Sarah Fern said head coach Leslie Huntington gave the team laminated cards to remind them of their ultimate goal this season. On one side was a picture of Gelein Field. On the other: the Div. III national championship trophy. Huntington... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
March 9, 2013
Filed under Sports
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s men’s hockey team defeated two-time defending national champion St. Norbert 3-1 Saturday night to advance to the NCAA Semifinals for the first time in school history. The Blugolds held a 2-1 lead heading after two periods. The Green Knights... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor In Chief
March 7, 2013
Filed under Opinion
As a journalism student, the cornerstones of my education have been accuracy and transparency. Not only do journalists have to get the story right, but we have to been completely honest and forthright about how we gather our information. This is not an unreasonable demand to place on journalists.... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2013
Filed under Campus News
When freshman Mitchell Lemons woke up at 7 a.m. last Tuesday, he checked UW-Eau Claire’s D2L homepage and found out early morning classes had been canceled due to icy conditions. Lemons did not have class until 11 a.m., but said the notification got his hopes up. “I’m not going to lie,... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Maybe it’s just because I’ve been doing a lot of looking back recently, but it seems as though these last few years of college have gone by faster than the first few. And now, just as it feels like I’m settling into a groove, I’ve come to my last semester here at UW-Eau Claire. And... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
December 13, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Coming into the wrestling season, Nathaniel Behnke kept his individual goals modest. “My first goal was I didn’t want to go under .500, and over the year I just wanted to have fun,” Behnke said. Judging by his recent stretch of victories, he has been taking both goals seriously. Behnke... (more...)
Eric Christenson
November 15, 2012
Filed under Audio
LISTEN Movin’ the Chains is a weekly podcast run by three cool dudes who talk about a lot of absurd things and then eventually talk seriously about Fantasy Football. Have fun and listen! THIS WEEK: It’s about hot mamas and sweet R&B tunes Davo’s favorite R&B tune is... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
November 15, 2012
Filed under Campus News, Top Stories
The Singing Statesmen were placed on probation for 18 months and members will be mandated to organize one alcohol awareness seminar for every probationary semester, according to Student Organizations Coordinator Joseph Haferman. The punishments were handed down Oct. 25 by the Student Organizations... (more...)
Eric Christenson
November 8, 2012
Filed under Audio
LISTEN Movin’ the Chains is a weekly podcast run by three cool dudes who talk about a lot of absurd things and then eventually talk seriously about Fantasy Football. Have fun and listen! Stirring renditions of “Sandstorm” and several CCR songs Tom Waits doing Korean Dick Vitale Y’all... (more...)
Alex Zank
November 7, 2012
Filed under Campus News
The relationship between Student Senate and the United Council of UW Students has hit a bit of a rough patch this semester, but this is not a new topic. It all started well before this semester, with the referendum that took place in Oct. 2011 when students decided they wanted to stay in United... (more...)
Eric Christenson
November 1, 2012
Filed under Audio
LISTEN Movin’ the Chains is a weekly podcast run by three cool dudes who talk about a lot of absurd things and then eventually talk seriously about Fantasy Football. Have fun and listen! Let’s talk about baseball and basketball Doug Martin moved the chains to the wall which he went... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
November 1, 2012
Filed under Campus News, Top Stories
Eau Claire city officials have requested an increased tax subsidy for Hobbs Ice Center for next year in the midst of price hikes and decreasing use at the arena. City Council Vice President David Duax said city Finance Director Rebecca Noland and Parks and Recreation Director Phil Fieber recommended... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
October 31, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Let me be clear about this: I do not consider myself lazy or a bad student. I’m in my senior year of college and I think I have more than held my own inthe classroom. But college attendance policies are the absolute worst. Before getting to UW-Eau Claire, I envisioned a beautiful land of... (more...)
Eric Christenson
October 25, 2012
Filed under Audio
LISTEN Movin’ the Chains is a weekly podcast run by three cool dudes who talk about a lot of absurd things and then eventually talk seriously about Fantasy Football. Have fun and listen! Chris is 3-4, on a 3-game winning streak! Eric’s team is superior Chris thinks he’s going... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
October 25, 2012
Filed under Currents
This year, for the first time, the 48 Hour Video Project will be sponsored by the UW-Eau Claire University Activities Commission. The group decided on this year’s theme of “scary stuff,” which the project’s creator, Rob Mattison, found to be fitting. “I wanted to do horror, but I... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
October 25, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
UW-Eau Claire Offensive Line Coach Ben Halder said the Blugolds offensive lineman are nice guys off the field. Just don’t expect to see that side of them when they line up on Saturdays. “All the guys up front are physical and they’re mean on the football field,” Halder said. “They... (more...)
Eric Christenson
October 18, 2012
Filed under Audio
LISTEN Movin’ the Chains is a weekly podcast run by three cool dudes who talk about a lot of absurd things and then eventually talk seriously about Fantasy Football. Have fun and listen! Eric eats egg salad Every player on Eric’s team lost this week. L’s down the line. Shonn... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
October 17, 2012
Filed under Sports
UW-Eau Claire track and field assistant coach Paul Conlin said he does not coach to earn awards or get praise. But he does appreciate people taking notice of his contributions to the team. “It’s always nice to be recognized for your work and your efforts,” Conlin said. Conlin was this... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
October 11, 2012
Filed under Student Life
Nothing in UW-Eau Claire junior Keith Cormany’s upbringing would suggest that he would become a Communist. He certainly did not inherit his political beliefs from his parents. “My mom’s probably apolitical, perhaps leaning center, center-right,” Cormany said. “My dad is probably an apathetic... (more...)
Eric Christenson
September 27, 2012
Filed under Audio, Sports
LISTEN Movin’ the Chains is a weekly podcast run by three cool dudes who talk about a lot of absurd things and then eventually talk seriously about Fantasy Football. Have fun and listen! Chris eats pineapple Starburst and is very upset about the Packer game. Golden Tate has little fantasy... (more...)
Eric Christenson
September 20, 2012
Filed under Audio, Sports
LISTEN Movin’ the Chains is a weekly podcast run by three cool dudes who talk about a lot of absurd things and then eventually talk seriously about Fantasy Football. Have fun and listen! Chris teaches Eric how to sing “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” Davo says “beaucoup”... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
September 20, 2012
Filed under Campus News, Top Stories
Four Singing Statesmen officers resigned last week in the wake of a weekend party where 54 underage drinking citations were issued. President Tim Mattson, Vice President Phil Reilly, Treasurer Dane Jaskowiak and Secretary Adam Minten all turned in their letters of resignation after Statesmen... (more...)
Eric Christenson
September 13, 2012
Filed under Audio
LISTEN Movin’ the Chains is a weekly podcast run by three cool dudes who talk about a lot of absurd things and then eventually talk seriously about Fantasy Football. Have fun and listen! Davo secretly eats Ritz crackers the entire podcast. Eric played Adrian Peterson in three leagues... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
September 13, 2012
Filed under Campus News
The UW-Eau Claire campus mall, a popular destination for students and important recruiting ground for organizations in the past, has been transformed into a large pile of dirt and a maze of chain-link fence. Director of Facilities Management Terry Classen, the current inconvenience the construction... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, News Editor
September 6, 2012
Filed under Opinion
I’ve come to expect that every presidential campaign will be dirtier than the last. With the truly unbelievable amounts of money being spent on both sides, it stands to reason that things would get pretty nasty. But it’s nice to find out that some things can still shock me. No, I’m not... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
May 10, 2012
Filed under Sports
The Orlando Magic were defeated four games to one in their first round series against the Indiana Pacers. Their 105-87 loss in game five Tuesday night ended their season and starts the most awkward phase of any relationship. The inevitable break-up. The Magic’s center, Dwight Howard, is a... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
May 10, 2012
Filed under Currents
Since hearing about the death of Adam “MCA” Yauch Friday afternoon after a fight with salivary gland cancer, I’ve been having a hard time coping with the loss. The Beastie Boys are my favorite hip-hop group of all time, and MCA was my favorite member of the trio. I ran through four Facebook... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
May 8, 2012
Filed under Sports
The UW-Eau Claire softball team was eliminated from the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament Sunday with a 4-3 loss to UW-River Falls. The Blugolds, the top seed in the double-elimination tournament, also lost to UW-Whitewater 4-1 Saturday, which snapped a 16-game winning... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
May 3, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
It is hard for her to admit it now, but as a young girl, Mai Neng Vang was embarrassed by her Hmong heritage. “I was really ashamed of being Hmong,” she said. “I definitely felt I was the ‘other’ amongst my group of white friends. For a really long time, I didn’t want anything to... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
May 1, 2012
Filed under Sports
The NBA playoffs have finally arrived. It would be foolish to write a column on anything but the playoffs, so now I will give my predictions for each series. Let’s get to it! Eastern Conference No. 1 Chicago Bulls vs. No. 8 Philadelphia 76ers The complexion of this series, and the entire... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 30, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
As part of Senior Day celebrations for the UW-Eau Claire softball team on Sunday, the team’s four seniors were given commemorative plaques and flowers with dirt from their positions on Gelein Field. A conference championship to go with it was a pretty nice gift as well. The Blugolds defeated... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 26, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
The softball team has not won a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship since the 2006 season. They now hold their fate in their own hands heading into the final weekend of the season. The Blugolds defeated St Mary’s University of Minnesota 6-1 and 9-1 Tuesday in a final... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Copy Editor
April 25, 2012
Filed under Sports
This just in: the Charlotte Bobcats are really bad. Very soon, they could be historically bad. The Bobcats enter play Monday with an unbelievable 7-57 record. 7-57! If the team fails to win any of its last three games, they will set a record for worst winning percentage in the history of the... (more...)
Chris Reinoos, Copy Editor
April 19, 2012
Filed under Sports
We’ve almost reached the end of the NBA regular season, which of course means basketball isn’t even close to ending. The marathon playoff schedule will take us well into June, but it seems like a good time to evaluate the playoff chances of some of the teams fighting for the lower seeds... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 19, 2012
Filed under Campus News
Jill Doubek, a six-year veteran of the Navy and a non-traditional senior at UW-Eau Claire, said she had a wonderful experience in the military and adjusted back to civilian life rather painlessly. However, she knows other veterans were not so lucky and may need some help to work through issues. “My... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 16, 2012
Filed under Sports
For UW-Eau Claire softball coach Leslie Huntington, notching 300 wins has been as much about other people as it has been about her. “It means there were a lot of great people, staff members and great players,” said Huntington, who became just the third coach in Wisconsin Intercollegiate... (more...)
Emily Gresbrink
April 16, 2012
Filed under Sports
It is a Baseline first! We have another writer at-bat: I’ve brought in a fellow baseball fan and staffer Chris Reinoos to talk about the Brewers. You may recognize him from The Spectator’s fantasy baseball podcast “Off the Wall,” where he is one of three hosts alongside Frank Pellegrino... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 16, 2012
Filed under Currents
Growing up in the ‘90s, Nickelodeon was the end-all-be-all of television. I mean, it had everything: scary stuff (“Are You Afraid Of The Dark”), awesome cartoons (“Rocko’s Modern Life,” “Ahhh! Real Monsters”) and the crazy-awesome “Action League Now!” just to name a few. It... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 11, 2012
Filed under Sports
The Blugolds men’s basketball coach Kyle Green abruptly resigned last week effective April 16 after just one year at Eau Claire. Green could not be reached for comment, but speaking at a press conference April 5, he mentioned family reasons as the main factor in the decision. “After... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 10, 2012
Filed under Sports
The UW-Eau Claire softball team picked up two wins Saturday, defeating St. Scholastica (Minn.) 11-10 and Northland College 10-1 in Ashland to move to 14-8 on the season. Both Eau Claire head coach Leslie Huntington and senior pitcher Ashley Meinen said the wind was strong, which they believed... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 10, 2012
Filed under Sports
If you picked Lamar Odom’s tenure with the Dallas Mavericks to last longer than his marriage to Khloe Kardashian, you were wrong. On Monday, the Mavericks agreed to part ways with forward Lamar Odom. The team won’t actually release Odom, but rather they’ll leave him inactive for the rest... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 5, 2012
Filed under Opinion
This doesn’t seem like justice to me: The shooting of 20-year-old Bo Morrison last month in Slinger has ignited a fierce debate in Wisconsin over the intruder bill signed into law by Gov. Scott Walker last December. The law, known as the Castle Doctrine, a reference to the phrase “a man’s... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 4, 2012
Filed under Featured Multimedia, Sports, Video
The UW-Eau Claire softball team won both of their games against UW-Stevens Point on Saturday at Carson Park. They won the first game 9-7 and the second game 10-6. Game one was highlighted by a walk-off home run by freshman Taylor Pierce. Freshman Larua Raflik gave up no runs after entering... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
April 4, 2012
Filed under Sports
The Milwaukee Bucks are currently two games behind the New York Knicks for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Both teams are playing hard down the stretch to grab that final spot in the postseason. But why does it matter? The eighth-place team in the... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
March 29, 2012
Filed under Sports
Playing ten games in the span of a week proved to be a trying experience for the UW-Eau Claire softball team. But with a 5-5 record at the NTC Spring Games in Florida over spring break, the team managed to hold its own against some stiff competition. Coach Leslie Huntington said the Blugolds,... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
March 27, 2012
Filed under Sports
The NBA is an extreme players’ league. Coaches can get themselves fired in a hurry if they don’t mesh well with their team’s superstars (just ask Mike D’Antoni). Lakers coach Mike Brown benched Kobe Bryant for two minutes late in the fourth quarter of a recent game, and the incident... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
March 15, 2012
Filed under Campus News
Gordy’s County Market announced it has purchased Ron’s Castle Foods and plans to open a new store on the property on April 17. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The purchase of Ron’s Castle Foods, 1031 W. Clairemont Ave., gives Gordy’s three different locations in Eau... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
March 14, 2012
Filed under Sports
On Monday, point guard T.J. Ford announced his retirement from the NBA at the young age of 28. A series of neck injuries, including one from this season, have caused Ford to step away from the game. Normally, a back-up point guard’s retirement would not be very notable, especially for Ford,... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
March 7, 2012
Filed under Currents
A van powered by vegetable oil will bring Minneapolis band Bella Ruse to campus on Friday for a concert at The Cabin. The band, featuring singer Kay Gillette and songwriter Joseph Barker, has used the van for two years since buying it in Georgia. They get their vegetable oil primarily from... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
March 6, 2012
Filed under Sports
For the first time in what seems like forever, the best basketball team in Los Angeles is not a given. The Clippers, of course, traded for Chris Paul this off season and are finally relevant in the league again after years of dismal performances and inept management. The Paul-Blake Griffin... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
February 28, 2012
Filed under Sports
Now that NBA All-Star Weekend has mercifully ended, it seems like a good time to hand out some mid-season awards. The compressed season has given us lots of basketball to talk about in a few short months and some performances worthy of particular attention. Most Valuable Player — LeBron James,... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
February 23, 2012
Filed under Sports
The life of a Div. III student athlete can be very demanding. Many of them must balance a full school courseload with the responsibilities to their team. Because athletic scholarships are not granted at the Div. III level, some student-athletes must find time to work a job as well. For Nicole... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
February 23, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Dear Mitt, Rick, Newt and Ron, Congrats, you guys! You’ve made it to the final four. Dynamic and charismatic candidates like Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry and Herman Cain have come and gone, but you’re still standing. Outlasting a murderer’s row like that is something to be proud of,... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
February 21, 2012
Filed under Sports
So, point guard Brandon Jennings isn’t sure if he’s up to being the leader of the Milwaukee Bucks. Let’s all give him a big hug and some Kleenex, as he clearly needs it. Oh, he could also be given a swift kick in the backside. The Bucks, except for a few incredible months in the spring... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
February 16, 2012
Filed under Campus News
The shops in Hilltop Center Food Court have new hours this semester, opening earlier and closing later to accommodate student wishes. A survey was sent out last semester to students living on upper campus to gather feedback on the use and accessibility of the different shops. Blugold Dining... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
February 15, 2012
Filed under Sports
This thing is getting ridiculous, in the best way possible. On Tuesday, New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin hit a game-winning three with 0.5 seconds left to lift his team to a 90-87 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Lin has come out of nowhere and pulled the Knicks out of their season-long... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
February 9, 2012
Filed under Sports
As we near the NBA all-star break, the league’s Eastern Conference elite are beginning to separate themselves from the pack. Currently, the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers occupy the top four spots in the Conference. Let’s evaluate each of these teams and... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
February 9, 2012
Filed under Campus News
Chancellors Hall is set to become much more environmentally friendly and sustainable in the near future. A composting project is scheduled to start early next week in Chancellors Hall. The residence hall was chosen for the project because of its kitchens and the number of residents without... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
February 2, 2012
Filed under Currents
A broken guitar string did not stop local band Whale House during their show at The Cabin Saturday night. In fact, the group said they were rather happy with how the show turned out. “It wasn’t our tightest show,” co-vocalist, bassist/guitarist and UW-Eau Claire alum Caleb Price said.... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
February 1, 2012
Filed under Sports
The Minnesota Timberwolves have become one of the most fun teams to watch in the NBA. I never thought I’d say those words. The transformation came out of nowhere. It seems like just yesterday the team was starting the likes of Ryan Gomes and Sebastian Telfai — not exactly Kevin Garnett... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
January 27, 2012
Filed under Campus News
The Saturday night shuttles on the UW-Eau Claire campus will not be gone for long anymore. Local bus company Right Way Shuttle announced plans to run a shuttle bus on campus on Saturday nights, just one month after the Student Senate voted to cancel a pilot program providing a similar service... (more...)
Chris Reinoos
December 1, 2011
Filed under Currents
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... (more...)