Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
May 9, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Soda no-no I’m all for the noms, but this is straight up crazy. Poutine flavored soda is now a thing thanks to Jones Soda Co. and it should really just remain a thing of the past. For those of you who don’t know, Poutine is a Canadian dish that is basically French fries and cheese curds... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
May 8, 2013
Filed under Campus News
A highly sought after, competitive internship with National Geographic is a dream for many, and for a recent graduate of UW-Eau Claire, a dream come true. Jon Bowen recently completed a three-month internship with National Geographic and said he was very nervous at the start. “One, I was... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
May 1, 2013
Filed under Currents
It was supposed to be a romantic comedy. It was supposed to lift my spirits and make me feel better about my life, but no, it was a movie about bringing salmon to Yemen and creating community, and surprisingly I enjoyed it. A lot. Like an intense amount of love. “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under Campus News
Geography and the French language came together as ten UW-Eau Claire students embarked on a journey to Cajun country in Louisiana as part of a watershed and intercultural immersion trip to break down barriers and explore another culture during this year’s spring break. Cajun country is... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
April 24, 2013
Filed under Opinion
More cheese, please You know what Wisconsin needs more of? Cheese. If you’re like me, you know that cheese is awesome and needs to be consumed on the daily. There will be a grilled cheese contest coming to Southwestern Wisconsin. And this isn’t just fun and games,... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
April 11, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Woof, woof I mean I don’t know about you, but mixing up a poodle and a ferret is kind of … idiotic. Just really though, raise your hand if you know the difference. Kidding, don’t do that, you will look weird. Apparently some people bought what they thought to be a poodle for $150 to... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
April 11, 2013
Filed under Currents
I asked if she had hope for the future. “Oh, hope,” she said. “I guess, I’m not clinging onto hope that life will get better, because that’s my decision.” One summer changed the life of a woman who said she never thought it would happen to her. She recounts the story of being raped... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
April 3, 2013
Filed under Opinion
It’s pretzel time! People will fight over the craziest things. I mean come on. Two women reportedly went just crazy after realizing the Auntie Anne’s pretzel eatery in Detroit gave her the wrong dip. I mean I get it. When you ask for one thing and you get another sometimes it sucks,... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
March 31, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Sasquatch Watch If you are a believer in the supernatural, be ready to freak the heck out: Big Foot might be real. Oh yeah, I said it. Let’s get out backpacking gear and head out to the snow-capped mountains. There has been a five year study on the findings of what people think is DNA from... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
March 17, 2013
Filed under Campus News
The amount of registered males working in the nursing field has risen from 2.7 percent in 1970 to 9.6 percent in 2011 according to the US Census Bureau and that is being reflected in the nursing program here at UW-Eau Claire. Junior Lorin Devine said he loves being a nursing major and has been... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
March 14, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Fright night Exorcisms are not just a product of the film industry. A Tennessee man is suing his local church for apparently being mistreated during his very own “exorcism.” Andrew Byrd is demanding a compensation of $200,000 and $3.5 million in punitive damages. According to... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
March 7, 2013
Filed under Campus News
As part of English Fest put on by the UW-Eau Claire English department, linguistics expert Dennis Preston, professor and co-director of the Center for Oklahoma Studies at Oklahoma State University presented a lecture titled, “Boarders On the Land and in your Head,” at 7 p.m. March 5 in... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
March 4, 2013
Filed under Currents
4/5 stars The movie magic world needs to do us all a favor and keep casting Tom Hanks in just about every movie. Okay, dramatic, but coming from someone who doesn’t watch movies too often, I was absolutely loving the cinematography and musical score of this amazing movie about the perils... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
March 3, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Where’s the love? We have all had those moments where we tell our parents to leave us alone or to never speak to us again in a fit of angst (ahh, childhood memories). But for Bernard Bey, a 32-year-old from Brooklyn, getting attention from his parents is something he demands more of. This... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
February 21, 2013
Filed under Student Life
Director of “The Vagina Monologues” and recent graduate of UW-Eau Claire Rebecca Hubbard said violence towards women happens and it happens often. According to the Eau Claire Counseling Services, one in four women in college today have been victims of rape and almost 90 percent of those... (more...)
Emily Albrent , Op/Ed Editor
February 18, 2013
Filed under Opinion
This stuff is bananas Do you like bananas? Are you a big fan of Donkey Kong? Even if you aren’t, there is no possible way you can’t appreciate the fact that there is a car that looks like a banana driving around the United States. And that’s not all. The creator of such an awesome car,... (more...)
Emily Albrent , Op/Ed Editor
February 18, 2013
Filed under Currents
For senior art students Emily Hultman and Kelsey Temanson, creating a new, modern look for the McIntyre Library’s reference desk was an opportunity to add something eye-catching to their resumes. The new desk is made out of bent and curved wood, so for Hultman, the design in general posed... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
February 7, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Pop, Pop, Away A man from Boston was saved from a 30 ft. fall by bubble wrap. That’s right. Bubble wrap. I can’t think of a better way to be saved than by one of the most fun things ever. I know right now you are envisioning a man falling to his death only to be saved by that clear,... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
February 5, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Up in smoke Spotted. A 19-foot long, 3-foot wide enormous cigar worth $185,000. This is serious business. I want to know why and when and how and then go and see if I can take a picture with it. It was made with 6,000 wrapper leaves and weighs approximately 1,600 pounds which is the equivalent... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
February 3, 2013
Filed under Sports
The UW-Eau Claire men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams took to the water at UW-Whitewater UW-Whitewater Saturday. Both the men and women’s teams fell to the Warhawks, the men losing 134-109 and the women 155-88. Despite the team’s loss, individual swimmers turned in signature... (more...)
Emily Albrent
January 28, 2013
Filed under Sports
The UW-Eau Claire men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams had a meet at UW-Whitewater Saturday where both teams lost to The Warhawks. The men’s team fell by a score of 134-109 while the women lost 155-88. Despite the team losses, individual swimmers turned in signature performances.... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
January 24, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Bottoms up Cleo, a 6.6 pound 9 month old American Staffordshire ingested a small amount of anti-freeze from licking radiator fluid off of car parts in a garage in Australia. To save his life, he consumed a large amount of vodka, (to put it in human terms, it would add up to be... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
January 23, 2013
Filed under Currents
A recent New York Times article focused on courtship said personal, one-on-one dates may become a thing of the past, and group hangouts are slowly becoming a new trend. However, according to Kyle Strand, a senior at UW-Eau Claire, one-on-one dates are still prevalent in today’s society —... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
December 6, 2012
Filed under Showcase, Sports
UW-Eau Claire women’s soccer team captain Gina Williams has been named to the 2012 Capital One NCAA Division III Academic All-America Women’s Soccer Third Team. She is the 38th Blugold in history to be given this award. “I never expected to have such a great senior season,” Williams... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
November 28, 2012
Filed under Currents
The year is winding down and all of the new fall TV shows are no longer new. Seasons have progressed and now we can start looking ahead to what is going to come next. Since there is a lack of new TV shows as this moment, I want to take this time to look back on a show that has changed the lives... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
November 14, 2012
Filed under Currents
The holidays are coming and Eau Claire is embracing the change in seasons and holding its very own Holiday Block Party. Among the four districts of Eau Claire including Water Street, businesses will start their Holiday Block Party celebrations Nov. 13-17. Sandy O’Connell, the owner of Avalon... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
November 14, 2012
Filed under Currents
Since it’s 2012 and apparently the world will be ending in December, post-apocalyptic shows are all the rage. Take for instance the show, “Revolution” that airs at 9 p.m. Mondays on NBC. An unknown phenomenon 15 years earlier has caused the electricity of the world to go out and the surviving... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
November 9, 2012
Filed under Campus News
Every year in Eau Claire, students, staff and faculty struggle to find parking spots on and off campus. From Nov. 1 to May 1, alternate side parking is put into effect between 12 and 7 a.m. Community Relations Officer Kyle Rodger said the change allows emergency vehicles through in case of... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
November 8, 2012
Filed under Currents
Classes aren’t getting any easier and before you know it finals will be here. That’s why everyone needs to take a little break and watch the show “Ben and Kate,” which airs at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays on Fox. Kate (Lucy Punch), a single mother and realist is busy raising her daughter while... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
October 31, 2012
Filed under Currents
For some, the thrill of voting on Nov. 6 is more than enough. But still, waiting for election results can get kind of boring, so it is time to start thinking about how you can spice up your Election Day. Hosting an election day get together is a way to bring people together, regardless of everyone’s... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
October 31, 2012
Filed under Currents
TV networks are just blowing up with new dramas, especially ones that have to do with doctors. The new show “The Mob Doctor,” which airs at 7 p.m. Mondays on FOX, takes on a whole new angle and attempts to stand out from the rest of the cookie cutter medical shows. The show’s protagonist,... (more...)
Emily Albrent
October 17, 2012
Filed under Currents
Making a movie into a modern-day show has always been something that I have found interesting. I like how creators can take a two-hour movie and produce it into something bigger with more depth. That’s what originally drew me to the show, “Beauty and the Beast” was which airs at 8 p.m.... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
October 17, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
When senior Shandi Siegl first joined the UW-Eau Claire Equestrian Show Team her freshman year, she was looking for a place to belong. Now, she sees the team as more than just an organization. “It’s like we are sisters … it’s like having a second family,” Siegl said. The Equestrian... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
October 11, 2012
Filed under Campus News
UW-Eau Claire has many majors and minors for students to choose from, but if none of those fit a student’s interests, they have an opportunity to create their own under the umbrella of liberal studies. “You have an overarching theme, and then it is made up of three different sections and... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
October 11, 2012
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
With big names such as Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning winning the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes top student athletes for their hard work on and off the field, UW- Eau Claire senior, and defensive lineman Matt Hawley is proud to be a finalist. “I feel honored... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
October 11, 2012
Filed under Currents
I have always been terrified of doctors, but I am one for facing my fears, so I decided to watch the new show called “Emily Owens, M.D.” which airs officially at 8 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 16 on The CW, but you can watch the pilot early on YouTube. The show documents the life of the... (more...)
Emily Albrent
October 4, 2012
Filed under Currents
I have always been a huge fan of scary movies, so when I found out that a new TV show was coming out that was acting like a season-long scary movie, I got super excited. The new show, “666 Park Avenue,” is about a couple that moves into an upscale apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
October 4, 2012
Filed under Campus News, Top Stories
With the presidential election a little more than a month away, the UW-Eau Claire College Republicans and Democrats are trying to get students registered to vote and involved in the election process. Sam Milewsky, president of the College Democrats, said registration is the group’s top priority... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
September 27, 2012
Filed under Campus News
For a little extra money, students may pick up jobs or be extra thrifty. But some students have found they can earn money simply by donating a little bit of their time … and plasma. According to the BioLife website, plasma makes up about 57 percent of your blood and is easily remade.... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
September 24, 2012
Filed under Currents
After weeks and weeks of waiting, finally new fall shows are starting to air, and the one that I chose to watch for this week is “The New Normal,” which airs on Tuesday’s at 8:30 p.m. on NBC. The show is based around Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha), a couple from Los... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
September 19, 2012
Filed under Campus News
Connecting lower and upper campus, the campus hill acts as a gateway to our homes and our classes. However, the hill is also a dangerous place if you are not cautious, especially while riding a bike. There has recently been an additional gate installed at the bottom of the hill that has been... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
September 19, 2012
Filed under Currents
I am always on the lookout for new shows to watch and write about, and this week I got the chance to watch the first episode of “Brickleberry,” the latest in Comedy Central’s lineup, premiering on Sept. 25. The show is, in a nutshell, what will likely be a highly controversial, “Family... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
September 12, 2012
Filed under Opinion
It’s going to be a hell of a lot easier for you to figure out what you want to do with your life if you start thinking about it now, rather than waiting until you graduate. Now is the time to figure out what you want your future to look like. My advice? Start with looking up internship opportunities... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
September 9, 2012
Filed under Currents
As I am desperately awaiting the arrival of brand new TV seasons to air for this fall, I have stumbled upon some shows that aren’t particularly new, but are nonetheless pretty entertaining. This week I’ll take a look at a show called “2 Broke Girls,” which airs on CBS. The show is based... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
September 6, 2012
Filed under Currents
It’s that time of year again. School has descended upon the masses, and for most students that means an increase in studying, homework, tests and stress. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 80 percent of college students say that they experience stress on a daily... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Chief Copy Editor
September 6, 2012
Filed under Currents
When a TV show has its season finale, it feels like the end of an era. That may sound extremely dramatic, but you know exactly what I am saying. If you are as big of a TV connoisseur as I am (I mean, come on, who doesn’t like to waste some valuable time), then you know the feeling of either... (more...)
Emily Albrent
May 10, 2012
Filed under Campus News
Brick by brick, the UW-Eau Claire Children’s Center will build a new playground with funds that will be raised through an upcoming event. The Brick by Brick fundraiser will be a chance for the public to support the new Children’s Center and to have a memento that will connect them with... (more...)
Emily Albrent
May 2, 2012
Filed under Currents, Featured Multimedia, Multimedia, Top Stories
For senior art student Alyssa Trainor, artwork is a part of her everyday life. She said she takes her work very seriously and is proud and honored to be included in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Candidates’ Senior show at the Foster Art Gallery. “Photography is the only thing you have complete... (more...)
Emily Albrent
April 26, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Ms. Adventure Girls started out as a free, volunteer based program for middle school girls. But Deb Pattee, an assistant professor of Educational Studies at UW-Eau Claire who started the program, said it is more than just an after-school activity; it is a place for growth. Pattee said she wanted... (more...)
Emily Albrent
April 26, 2012
Filed under Currents
The Eau Claire downtown area will yet again be decorated with a wide range of sculptures starting May 7. The Sculpture Tour is a way to bring life to Eau Claire’s art scene and add to the beauty of downtown, according to tour organizers. Benny Haas, an organizer of the sculpture tour, said... (more...)
Emily Albrent
April 19, 2012
Filed under Sports
When the UW- Eau Claire men’s club volleyball team’s season began with just three returning players, the experienced players wondered if they could continue their longtime tradition of being a powerful team. With so many fresh faces, juniors Steven Wert and Tommy Moriarty said they were... (more...)
Emily Albrent, Copy Editor
April 12, 2012
Filed under Campus News
UW-Eau Claire’s Women’s and LGBTQ resource center will be hosting a Break the Silence concert in honor of the national movement known as the Day of Silence. According to the movement’s website, the Day of Silence will be held nationwide on April 20. The day is a time when people can voluntarily... (more...)
Emily Albrent
March 29, 2012
Filed under Sports
The men’s and women’s swim and dive teams took home several All-American honors at the 2012 NCAA Div. III meet on Saturday. The women’s team tied for 28th place overall, while the men tied for 32nd. Women Senior Nicole Dorvinen participated in five events at Nationals, two of which were... (more...)
Emily Gresbrink
March 29, 2012
Filed under Campus News
“It’s hard to describe. He’s just gone … I guess I’m just still so saddened about it.” Chris Floyd, a biology professor, spoke of Chris Langel, a 2009 UW-Eau Claire graduate who went missing on March 10 in the middle of the night when his boat, the 70-foot vessel Lady Cecelia,... (more...)
Emily Albrent
March 15, 2012
Filed under Campus News
The Oxfam America Hunger Banquet will be held at UW-Eau Claire from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 28 in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center. According to the its website, Oxfam America is an organization that strives to find solutions to help end world hunger, poverty and injustice. Oxfam has groups... (more...)
Emily Albrent
March 8, 2012
Filed under Campus News
It is only one day, but it could change a lot for one local business. A phenomenon called Cash Mobs is coming to the Eau Claire area. According to the Eau Claire Cash Mob website, the very first mob will take place this Saturday at Infinitea Teahouse in the downtown area located on 112 East... (more...)
Emily Albrent
March 1, 2012
Filed under Campus News
While some students will lap in the sunshine and beaches of exotic locales, others will spend spring break on a service trip. UW-Eau Claire’s program Alternative Spring Break gives students a chance to help others over the week-long break, said coordinator of student leadership Katy Rand. “It... (more...)
Emily Albrent
February 25, 2012
Filed under Audio, Currents, Multimedia
“The Vagina Monologues,” an annual show produced by UW-Eau Claire’s V-Day Campaign, features monologues read by a varying number of women. Started in 1996 by women’s rights activist Eve Ensler, the monologues use the vagina as a tool of female empowerment and the ultimate embodiment... (more...)
Emily Albrent
February 23, 2012
Filed under Opinion
It is a little piece of thin paper that runs everything we do in life. It tells us how much something is worth and what we can afford. I believe that money can bring you opportunities, and to me, opportunities bring happiness. Now, before I go any further, I want to establish something. I am... (more...)
Emily Albrent
February 16, 2012
Filed under Currents
UW-Eau Claire hosted “Sex Signals,” a production exploring false perceptions found in dating and relationships, on Wednesday in Schofield Auditorium. Started in 2000, the show is one of the most popular sexual assault awareness programs among students, according to a university news... (more...)
Emily Albrent
February 9, 2012
Filed under Campus News
Super Bowl Sunday is not just about football; it’s also a day known for its unique commercials and advertising campaigns. Rama Yelkur and Chuck Tomkovick, both professors of marketing at UW-Eau Claire who have been studying Super Bowl advertisements together since 1998, made a discovery... (more...)
Emily Albrent
January 29, 2012
Filed under Currents
Furbies have always given me the heebie jeebies. When I was 8 years old I received my very own fluffy, purple, wide-eyed Furby for Christmas. I was less than amused. I soon realized that it never stopped talking; it’s like it had a mind of it’s own. That little gremlin-lookalike kept me... (more...)
Emily Albrent
January 27, 2012
Filed under Currents
As the lights lowered, the audience became still with anticipation. Out walked a man with a microphone in hand, along with a dancer poised gracefully to begin. Not a whisper could be heard as the orchestra started to play and the man began to sing. A rendition of Coldplay’s “The Scientist”... (more...)
Emily Albrent
January 27, 2012
Filed under Campus News
It is no secret that Apple products such as Mac computers, iPads, iPhones, and iPods are a popular commodity among the younger generation. And, now students at UW-Eau Claire can try out some of the latest technology. The McIntyre Library has made 10 iPads available for students to checkout.... (more...)