The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator
The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator
The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator
The polling place for Ward 20 and Ward 24, which include Upper Campus and parts of the Third Ward neighborhood, was in the Ojibwe Ballroom of the UW-Eau Claire Davies Student Center.
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Photos from Election Day at UW-Eau Claire
Polls held in larger campus location to facilitate more voters this election
Story by Maddie Kasper, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2024
Members of the Republican Party of Eau Claire County watch as counties across the nation report their totals. According to Vice Chairman Fred Kappus, over 200 supporters turned up to the watch party on election night.
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Inside the EC County Republicans election night watch party
County Republicans show support for Skinner, Republican candidates up and down the ballot
Story by Maddie Kasper, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2024
Community members gather at Brickhouse in support of Democratic candidates.
Democrats host election watch party
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • November 6, 2024
Gwen Walz speaks to a crowd of supporters in Eau Claire three days out from the election.
Politicians join local Democrats for ‘Get Out The Vote’ weekend
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • November 5, 2024
Davies Student Center is being set up as a polling site for on-campus students.
Community efforts allow for free rides to the polls
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • November 5, 2024
A UW-Eau Claire student shows off stickers encouraging people to vote. Several voting advocacy groups have visited the UW-Eau Claire campus during the election cycle to encourage students to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election.
The importance of student voting in Wisconsin
Story by Ella Freeman, Opinion Editor • November 4, 2024
Some of the supplies offered in the Blugold Makerspace.
News
Blugold Makerspace hoping to create a new event
The Repair Fair brings the community to campus to help students
Story by Jake Degear • November 5, 2024
Katherine Cramer giving her speech at one of the week's events.
News
UWEC holds events celebrating National Free Speech Week
The Menard Center for Constitutional Studies raises awareness of freedom of expression and speech
Story by Caroline Holmes, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024
Recent Stories
Second-year Ian Pepple is declared victorious in one of his matches.
Sports
Blugold Wrestling kicks off their season at the Yellowjacket Open
Nine Blugolds were placed winners at the season-opening meet
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Sports Editor • November 5, 2024
In the key of E
In the key of E
In the key of E
Feeling like an outsider
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • November 3, 2024
Image owned by Illumination Animation
Opinion
Why the Minions are so popular?
Behind the universal appeal of the yellow henchmen
Story by Caroline Holmes, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
Sorry, fellas. No I’m not. Get lost. (photo from Illumination)
Opinion
What is the appeal of The Minions?
I don’t understand why people obsess over these urine-flavored Tic Tacs
Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor • November 3, 2024
Book Club!
Book Club
Book Club
My disdain for Colleen Hoover books
Story by Shaylin Jochum, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
This movie has ruined my life three nights running. (Photo from Paramount Pictures)
Cinephiles
Cinephiles: Smile 2
‘Smile 2’ is a fantastic sequel and an outstanding horror movie
Story by Jake Degear • November 3, 2024
Center Lucas Barby preparing to snap the ball in game vs UW-Stout on Oct 26.
Sports
UWEC football falls in I-94 rivalry against UW-Stout on road
Blugolds throw for over 400 yards but can’t overcome Stout’s 42-point performance
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024
The Brewing Projekt is decked out for Halloween with cobwebs, lights and other festive decor.
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The Brewing Projekt hosts 715 Vintage Fest
Numerous vendors sold vintage apparel in downtown Eau Claire last weekend
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • October 30, 2024
Downtown Eau Claire Inc. (DECI), a local nonprofit aimed at promoting downtown businesses and hosting community-based events, held its annual trick-or-treating event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Participating downtown businesses on N. Barstow street and S. Barstow street handed out candy to trick-or-treaters.
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Halloween comes early for downtown businesses
DECI holds trick-or-treating event Saturday before Halloween
Story by Maddie Kasper, Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2024
A compilation of me at sporting events, attending concerts and doing sports-related activities.
Arts & Life
Tastemakers
Dive into the mind of Sports Editor Erik Mikalofsky whose brain revolves around sports, documentaries he stumbles upon and music
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Sports Editor • October 30, 2024
Wisconsin early voting has already begun and voters can vote on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
News
Voting guide for the Eau Claire ballot
Who is on the ballot and what issues do they want to tackle
Story by Cade Fisher, Managing Editor • October 30, 2024
Some of the ingredients used, along with the mouthwatering final product and a dinner roll.
Arts & Life
EC Eats: Vegetarian chicken noodle soup
This old family recipe is easy to make and sure to amaze anyone
Story by Aver McCallum, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
Surrogates from the Harris-Walz presidential campaign visited the UW-Eau Claire campus to promote the fight for reproductive freedom.
News
Voting advocates on campus talk climate change and reproductive rights
Groups highlight key issues resonating with students in the upcoming election
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • October 30, 2024
AC Dumlao presenting their speech.
News
A voice for change
AC Dumlao opens The Forum series for the semester
Story by Jamie Orozco, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
Police Blotter
News
Police Blotter
Spooky substances and an abandoned trunk
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.