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 team hoists up the trophy after defeating Roger Williams 22-5 in the championship match. (Photo from UWEC Women’s Club Rugby)
Top Stories
UWEC women’s club rugby wins Division ll National Collegiate Rugby Championship
Group dynamics helped women’s rugby win nationals
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024
Sydney Presler and Morgan Dekan show off their WIAC medals at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium. (Photo from Sydney Presler)
Sports
Doubles team’s six years of competitive tennis together come to a close
Sydney Presler and Morgan Dekan split for graduation, but leave a legacy of camaraderie
Story by Willow Pawlisch, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024
The UW-Eau Claire languages department offers classes in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Ojibwe language and Spanish.
German major to end at UWEC
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • May 9, 2024
The future site of UW-Eau Claire’s new Science and Health Sciences building, set to break ground this June.
Mayo Clinic to rent spaces in UWEC’s new Science and Health Sciences Building
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • May 9, 2024
Across the Pond visual made by Maggie O’Brien.
Across the Pond
Story by Kyra Price, Arts & Life Editor • May 9, 2024
The display is free and open to the public from April 26 to May 12.
Turning the Page
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • May 8, 2024
Garry Kasparov discusses free speech with moderator and professor Eric Kasper in Schofield Auditorium. (Photo from Bill Hoepner/UWEC Photography)
News
Chess grandmaster and political activist speaks on campus
Garry Kasparov discusses war in Ukraine and freedoms in America
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • May 9, 2024
The executive board of the 68th Student Senate session.
News
68th session Student Senate executive board sworn in
Final student government meeting of the academic year
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • May 9, 2024
Recent Stories
The Marlins celebrate a walk-off win at home. (Photo from Sam Navarro/USA Today)
Opinion
The Miami Marlins’ early 2024 struggles has been a long time coming
Examining the early 2024 MLB season for the Marlins and the cause of their struggles
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024
This year has been a tropical storm of emotions.
Opinion
A bitter story with a sweet end
‘If she was leaving, it felt like breathing’
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • May 9, 2024
That dress probably cost more than I’ll make in my life. (Photo from Taylor Swift's "Fortnight" music video)
Opinion
The Taylor Swift discourse is both out of hand and focused on the wrong thing
Yeah, I’m part of the problem by writing this
Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor • May 9, 2024
Who will you be, Corvo? (Photo from Arkane Studios)
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: Dishonored is a lesson in video game morality systems
Who are you when the world is at your fingertips?
Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor • May 9, 2024
“South Park” is an animated series centered around four elementary school boys in their hometown South Park, Colorado. (Photo from HBO)
Opinion
Cinephiles: ‘South Park’
‘South Park’ is the best adult animated series, there I said it
Story by Taylor Boggess, Chief Copy Editor • May 9, 2024
Murdered and missing indigenous women are remembered on Red Dress Day, celebrated on May 5.
Multimedia
Red Dress Day remembered on campus
Red dresses cover UWEC campus to remember murdered and missing indigenous women
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • May 9, 2024
Astronomy Day 2024 brought families and community members to the UW-Eau Claire campus.
Arts & Life
UWEC holds annual Astronomy Day despite a rainy afternoon
Interactive astronomy exhibit gets young learners involved
Story by Ethan Heidtke, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024
The Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival will be held at the Pablo Center in downtown Eau Claire.
Arts & Life
Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival to be held in Eau Claire this summer
The second annual Shakespeare Festival will take place at the Pablo Center
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • May 9, 2024
Sutherland basement reopening for cat sanctuary
The Tator
Sutherland basement reopening for cat sanctuary
Villa: ‘I realized UWEC students would rather room with cats than other students, so I took action’
Story by Ethan Heidtke, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024
College Democrats Zach Britt and Matthew Lehner (Left) debate Tatiana Bobrowicz and Ryan Anderson (Right) of College Republicans.
News
College Democrats and Republicans come together for end of semester debate
Statues, gain of function research, legacies of capitalism and socialism and a $3 bill were topics of debate among participants
Story by Russell Teske, Staff Writer • May 7, 2024
Police Blotter
Police Blotter
Police Blotter
Naked man, mistaken identity and past expiration: recent incidents on campus
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • May 7, 2024
Food Truck Friday was held on May 3 along Riverfront Terrace, filling up Phoenix Park with people lined up for a dozen food options.
Multimedia
First Food Truck Friday of the year
Food trucks lined up to offer Eau Claire a quick bite
Story by Cade Fisher, Managing Editor • May 7, 2024
Spec Sing Along Power Hour
Arts & Life
Spec Sing Along Power Hour
Letterboxd Four Favorites: Album edition
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • May 7, 2024
These cookies are soft, tasty and leave you wanting just one more.
Arts & Life
EC Eats: Vegan chocolate chip cookies
Perfect dessert recipe with a surprise to impress anyone
Story by Cade Fisher, Managing Editor • May 7, 2024
Despite the rain, dozens of people came to the pavilion to see what products vendors had for sale.
Multimedia
Outdoor farmers market starts with a spring shower
Farmers market opens for the summer
Story by Cade Fisher, Managing Editor • May 7, 2024
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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.