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
“It was also my intention to bring this exhibition before Thanksgiving specifically,” Iryna Levada said. “People are more aware of being thankful for our lives, being thankful for our education, and this exhibit serves as a real example for why we should be thankful.”
News
Exhibition spotlights Ukrainian students who lost their lives
Exhibit provides insight into the lives of 40 college students who died before receiving their diplomas
Story by Cade Fisher, Managing Editor • November 29, 2024
The GEEKCon 2023 vendor room in Davies Student Center is filled with opportunities for attendees to geek out on Dec. 2, 2023. (Photo used with permission from Nicole Schultz)
Arts & Life
GEEKCon returns to UWEC
If you have a niche, expect to see it at GEEKCon 2024
Story by Ella Freeman, Opinion Editor • November 20, 2024
“Without this support, we would be unable to provide the services and programming that we do,” Colleen Marchwick said.
Finance Commission discusses organized activities allocation
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
“The biggest thing that college volleyball has taught me here is my mental game,” Stanwood said. “I’ve learned how to become a positive, calm leader and do what I need to for my team.”
Blugold volleyball player awarded WIAC Athlete of the Week
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
The Pickle, a bar located on Water Street, is a short walk from campus.
Discussing college drinking culture
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • November 19, 2024
Nearly 4,000 students have taken part in the BMB under Dickerson’s direction. (Photo from UW-Eau Claire website)
Farewell to Blugold Marching Band director Randal Dickerson
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
The SOS lounge is located on the first floor of Davies Student Center.
News
SOS subsidizes ‘Bicycle Benefit’ memberships
Program works with local businesses to encourage biking
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • November 29, 2024
Police Blotter
Police Blotter
Police Blotter
Squealing tires and unorthodox accessories
Story by Kyra Price, Arts & Life Editor • November 29, 2024
Recent Stories
The Kyoto aquarium offers dolphin shows in the outdoor dolphin stadium.
Arts & Life
Across The Pond: Japan trip double feature
My visit to Itsuki Chaya and the Kyoto Aquarium
Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer • December 4, 2024
Christmas trees just don’t elicit this feeling in me anymore.
Nostalgialistic
Nostalgialistic: That holiday feeling
Youth tints our lenses in a way that I now crave
Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor • November 28, 2024
Bowser Ruth swinging at the shot he called moments prior. (Photo from Nintendo)
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: Mario Superstar Baseball
Jumpman’s best sports game came out almost two decades ago
Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor • November 28, 2024
In the key of E
In the key of E
In the key of E
A birthday extravaganza
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • November 28, 2024
The album of the year is one of the biggest awards of the night and it’s so exciting to see the girlies taking over the category.
Opinion
Fire up the bingo sheets — it’s Grammy season
2025 Grammy predictions/manifestations
Story by Cade Fisher, Managing Editor • November 28, 2024
A Thanksgiving without intrusive questions is like a Thanksgiving without turkey.
Opinion
Thanksgiving conversation starters
Ways to keep the conversation flowing at your family’s Thanksgiving
Story by Kyra Price, Arts & Life Editor • November 28, 2024
A tier list made by me. I’ll defend all of these takes to the bitter end.
Arts & Life
EC Eats: Tiering traditional Thanksgiving foods
Turkey fans are not going to be happy with this one
Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor • November 27, 2024
Sweet Legacy offers a market space, a wedding and reception venue and are currently in the process of installing a coffee shop. They also host Legacy Lodge, a private lodge in Winter, Wisconsin that can be used for family reunions, weddings or weekends away.
Multimedia
Sweet Legacy hosts vintage Christmas market opening
Private event to get the first look at vintage and antique holiday merchandise
Story by Cade Fisher, Managing Editor • November 27, 2024
Kendrick Lamar teased this album when he bought a GNX in March. (Distributed by PGLang and Interscope Records)
Arts & Life
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: ‘GNX’
K-Dot again proves why he’s at the top of the rap game
Story by Jake Degear • November 26, 2024
This photo was taken near the beginning of the Fushimi-Inari paths and is one of the few images I could get without people in the shot.
Arts & Life
Across The Pond: Fushimi-Inari Taisha
I conduct a test of Instagram versus reality on this Kyoto temple
Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer • November 26, 2024
This is me in a nutshell (literally). I proudly wore my cat sweater to Mr. Kitty’s Cat Cafe.
Arts & Life
Tastemakers
Dare to enter the mind of Staff Writer Isabella Matczak — lover of all things spooky with an affinity for cats and quesadillas
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024
An UW-Eau Claire student sorts through local Indigenous art for sale. The Inter-Tribal Student Council held the first Indigenous Market at UW-Eau Claire.
Multimedia
UWEC’s first-ever Indigenous Market
Local Indigenous artists show out to sell and show their art
Story by Ella Freeman, Opinion Editor • November 21, 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 20, 2024
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
Police Blotter
News
Police Blotter
Car scratches, metal scraps and elevator issues
Story by Kyra Price, Arts & Life Editor • November 20, 2024
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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.