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In the key of E

In the key of E

In the key of E

The busiest week of my life?

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • November 20, 2024

Not only is it cold, but it’s already getting dark by 4 p.m.

Opinion

Climate change is not happening fast enough

If global warming is real, why is it still so cold?

Story by Jake Degear • November 20, 2024

Mercer behind his famous DM screen on Critical Role. (photo from Critical Role)

Opinion

A few of my favorite Matt Mercer performances

I could fill this whole newspaper just gushing about the man

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor • November 20, 2024

The trailer for “We Live in Time” was initially released on July 10, 2024, announcing its release in Fall 2024. (Photo from A24)

Cinephiles

Cinephiles: ‘We Live in Time’

Closure? Never heard of her

Story by Taylor Boggess, Chief Copy Editor • November 20, 2024

Paris Paloma also has a rendition of the song featuring fans singing along. It is compelling and impactful to listen to. This version is called “labour (the cacophony).” (Photo from Paris Paloma)

Arts & Life

Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: ‘labour’

The female experience wrapped into one song

Story by Taylor Boggess, Chief Copy Editor • November 20, 2024

The holiday menu offers coffee enjoyers a scrumptious change of pace. (Photo from Starbucks)

Arts & Life

EC Eats: Holiday season is the best time of year for coffee lovers

Starbucks has new drinks to prepare us for the winter months

Story by Jake Degear • November 20, 2024

The rooftop Japanese Garden was the most peaceful place in the Solaniwa Onsen and I wish my mom could have visited it with me.

Arts & Life

Across The Pond: Solaniwa Onsen

I’m not much of an exhibitionist but this was fun

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer • November 20, 2024

Blugold players celebrate a goal in Friday’s game against Lake Forest College.

Sports

Blugolds men’s soccer advances to the Sweet 16

Two shutouts on Friday and Saturday helped advance Blugolds further in the NCAA Tournament

Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Sports Editor • November 19, 2024

Jenson poses in front of Einstein’s on one of her last days (Photo used with permission from UWEC Dining).

News

UW-Eau Claire wishes Becky Jenson farewell

After 19 years with UWEC Dining, she’s moving on to new things

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • November 19, 2024

Students who live on-campus were able to vote on the third floor of Davies Student Center. This allowed them to jump in line and head right to class after casting their ballot.

News

UWEC students turnout for the 2024 election

The number of UWEC student voters continues to rise

Story by Jhett Sherry, Freelance Writer • November 15, 2024

It was not just community members on the dance floor, as several students danced the Charleston and Swing late into the evening.

Multimedia

The 10th annual Gatsby’s Gala transports Eau Claire to the 1920s

The annual fundraiser hosted for the Eau Claire Jazz Festival enchants the community once again

Story by Ella Freeman, Opinion Editor • November 14, 2024

Arts & Life

Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: Airbuds

Airdbuds is my favorite social media

Story by Ella Freeman, Opinion Editor • November 14, 2024

Godwin Agbara also loves throwing pictures together.

Arts & Life

Multimedia Editor Godwin Agbara loves creative expression

Story by Godwin Agbara, Multimedia Editor • November 14, 2024

My friend Nathan and I visited Kinopio’s Cafe and each ordered a meal and a dessert.

Arts & Life

Across The Pond: Universal Studios Japan

Geeking out in Universal

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer • November 14, 2024

In the key of E

In the key of E

In the key of E

Take a deep breath

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • November 14, 2024

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