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COVID on Campus

September 16, 2021

Tommy Thompson ‘smashes COVID’ at UWEC
Tommy Thompson ‘smashes COVID’ at UWEC

September 15, 2021

The UW System President joins Chancellor James Schmidt in an effort to increase vaccinations on campus

Senate is back in session
Senate is back in session

September 14, 2021

Poynter newsletter introduces the Truth-tellers
Poynter newsletter introduces the Truth-tellers

May 5, 2021

COVID on campus
COVID on campus

May 5, 2021

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Spec songs
Spec songs
Story by Oludare Obadiya, Staff Writer • September 16, 2021

Songs for a Sunday Say it's a Sunday, you had a lot of fun the night before and you knew you had nothing to do the next day, so you slept in. You roll out of bed to see...

TikTok became available in August of 2018 and has since grown to have over 50 million active users in the U.S.
On the beat
May 5, 2021
Whether it’s original Americana, blues, rock or something else, Sage Leary, a fourth-year communications student, said he wants to spread joy through music.
We pick three
May 5, 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’
May 4, 2021
Students participate in the day’s activities and relax outdoors.
Turning a work day into a wellness day
May 1, 2021
Pictured is the bench where Ryan and Katie, two former friends, reconnect from episode one: Downtown.
A seat at the table: UW-Eau Claire’s new theatre arts podcast
April 28, 2021
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Sports
The Blugolds have won three in a row following a 2-1 loss against Loras.
Men’s soccer on a three-win streak following home opener
Story by Sam Johnson, Sports Editor • September 15, 2021

The UW-Eau Claire men’s soccer team is sporting a 4-1 record following two wins on the road this weekend and a win in the home opener against Northland College.  The...

The Blugold defense held Loras College to six points while allowing the offense to run away with the game in the second half.
UW-Eau Claire football wins first road game of the season
September 15, 2021
The UW-Eau Claire women’s track and field team competed at the Ashton-Esten invitational in La Crosse.
Spring sports recap: triumphs and losses through COVID-19
May 6, 2021
The Blugolds competed in doubleheaders against UW-River Falls and UW-Whitewater last week.
UWEC softball earns two wins against UW-River Falls, loses to UW-Whitewater
May 6, 2021
“It just feels like a lot better of a team,” Pecora said. “I feel really confident in this team now.”
Baseball team stays competitive, loses four games to UW-Stevens Point
May 4, 2021
Second-year midfield player Maggie Philippi plays in a match against UW-La Crosse April 24..
Women’s lacrosse loses to UW-La Crosse
April 28, 2021
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Opinion
The way to navigate campus as a freshman
An Unasked for Guide to Navigating Campus
If you see the Pickle, you've gone too far
Story by Sam Johnson, Sports Editor • September 17, 2021
It’s too hot for sweaters but that dark academia life is calling me
The trials and tribulations of getting dressed in the morning
The intersectional struggle of debating to shower or pile on more deodorant
Story by Grace Schutte, Chief Copy Editor • September 14, 2021
The Confederate Spy’s grave still stands, leaving controversial memories throughout Wisconsin.
Confederate spy’s grave still stands
Controversial memorials are still present throughout Wisconsin
Story by Bridget Maxwell, Staff Writer • September 14, 2021
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Multimedia
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
Food items from the CultureFest menu were out on display at the Davies Student Center Marketplace last week.
Eau Claire community celebrates cultural diversity
CultureFest offers international food menu at the Davies Marketplace
Story by Mitch Pettijohn, Staff Photographer • April 27, 2021
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