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Wisconsin State Legislature aims to ban critical race theory
Study abroad programs start making an appearance again at UW-Eau Claire
Study abroad programs start making an appearance again at UW-Eau Claire

October 20, 2021

Student Health Services and the staff behind it
Student Health Services and the staff behind it

October 20, 2021

Davies dine and dash
Davies dine and dash

October 20, 2021

Student Office of Sustainability informs on upcoming projects
Student Office of Sustainability informs on upcoming projects

October 20, 2021

Senate seeks to form statewide student governance
Senate seeks to form statewide student governance

October 20, 2021

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Eau Claire eats
Eau Claire eats
Story by Nick Porisch, Staff Writer • October 14, 2021

At its core, chili is essentially a stew containing tomatoes, chili peppers, some form of meat and often beans.  Those simple core elements lend themselves to many different...

Spec songs
Spec songs
October 14, 2021
Events kicked off Sunday, Oct. 10 with spirit week window painting on the north windows of Davies center.
UW-Eau Claire Homecoming week 2021
October 13, 2021
Using a new methodology Forbes ranked UWEC 260th in the nation in their America’s Top Colleges List.
UW-Eau Claire among top ranked universities
October 13, 2021
Visit the Council Oak tree outside of the Nursing building on lower campus to see the ceremonial site for the Ojibwe and Ho-chunk tribes.
Indigenous Peoples celebration
October 11, 2021
Duquaine said the key to success if perseverance and to have a realistic career goal
Adam Duquaine goes from Eau Claire Alumnus to CIO
October 6, 2021
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Sports
The 2021 Hall of Fame inductees pose with their plaques
Hall of Fame inducts six new alumni this year
Story by Nick Porisch, Staff Writer • October 20, 2021

On Friday, Oct. 15, six alumni were inducted into the Blugold Hall of Fame. Every year, the Hall of Fame inducts five to ten alumni into their ranks. According to Tim Petermann,...

UW-Eau Claire suffered a 4-0 loss to Carthage College after their overtime win the day before.
Men’s soccer splits weekend matchups
October 20, 2021
The Blugolds finished with a 9-3-1 record through the COVID-19 pandemic last season.
A season in preview
October 19, 2021
UW-Eau Claire finished third for the week after gaining a lead after round one.
UW-Eau Claire women’s golf places third in WIAC championship
October 13, 2021
Now, Place said she is looking forward to big goals for her upcoming season as a Blugold coach, including a perfect home game record and a potential run at the national tournament.
New assistant softball Coach Place navigates transition to new role
October 6, 2021
Doubles partners, Henderson and Franta, serve a tennis ball as they practice against their fellow teammates for their national tournament. Both place 2nd overall at the ITA tournament and will play at Berry College in Georgia for the national ITA competition.
Blugold Women’s tennis brings home the gold, heads to Georgia nationals
September 30, 2021
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Opinion
“We think the house likes us,” Loomis said. “It treats us well, and it’s full of memories.”
The Spooktator: Donut loving ghosts in Eau Claire
Professor Allyson Loomis tells the Spooktator about her house ghosts
Story by Thomas DeLapp, Staff Writer • October 20, 2021
Its book club, grab some popcorn and enjoy
Book Club
“The Color Purple” and how Alice Walker empowers queer women of color much to Karen’s dismay
Story by Grace Schutte, Chief Copy Editor • October 20, 2021
How to navigate student housing
An unasked for guide to: student housing
It’s going to suck no matter what
Story by Sam Johnson, Sports Editor • October 20, 2021
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Multimedia
The pumpkin patch offers a walk-through pumpkin maze that begins in a sunflower field.
Pumpkin patch palooza
Valley Pasture Farm and Pumpkin Patch opens for the fall season
Story by McKenna Dirks, Multimedia Editor • September 24, 2021
Before the Pedal to Divestment event on April 19, which was held by the UW Divestment Coalition, students wrote messages on campus sidewalks. This message reads, Fossil fuels cause climate change, so why is sustainable UWEC investing in them?
‘We’re not moving quickly enough’
Students say campus sustainability efforts are lacking
Story by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Freelance Writer • May 4, 2021
Students participate in the day’s activities and relax outdoors.
Turning a work day into a wellness day
UW-Eau Claire’s second wellness day brings students, faculty and staff together
Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer • May 1, 2021
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