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
Larry Mboga holding a soccer ball at the Eau Claire Soccer Park, a place he regularly visits.
News
From rural Kenya to Eau Claire City Council: Larry Mboga’s story of resilience and community service
How Soccer and Service Shaped Larry Mboga’s American Story
Story by Rafael DaCosta, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
Hegenbarth is an avid knitter and crocheter, regularly making slippers for visitors and staff, Oct. 7, 2024.
News
From classroom to wrestling mat: How Joe Hegenbarth built a legacy of connection
An educator’s lifelong commitment to nurturing potential and connecting hearts
Story by Lydia Svendsen, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025
Belongings left outside the Sojourner House.
Unhoused and overheated in Eau Claire: How climate change endangers Eau Claire’s most vulnerable
Story by Godwin Agbara, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024
Campus Harvest Food Pantry is now located in Davies Center, Room 103.
Campus-wide food recovery program launched this semester
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • December 12, 2024
“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.”
Exhibition spotlights Ukrainian students who lost their lives
Story by Cade Fisher, Editor-in-Chief • 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)
GEEKCon returns to UWEC
Story by Ella Freeman, Arts & Life Editor • November 20, 2024
Police Blotter
News
Police Blotter
Expired registration, a scratched bumper and a sticky elevator
Story by Kyra Price, Managing Editor • December 13, 2024
“The alumni awards are an elite group of individuals that have graduated from or have shown great love for the university,” Larson said. “There are less than 550 recipients from over 100,000 graduates to date.”
News
UWEC Alumni Association awards seven individuals
Alumni and friends of the university will be recognized on Dec. 20 for their career success and contributions to their community
Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor • December 12, 2024
Recent Stories
A collage of different things that I like using Canva whiteboard.
Arts & Life
Tastemakers
How art, movies and books feed Rommel’s creativity
Story by Olivia Rommel, Staff Writer • December 17, 2024
This tree near the Kiyo-mizu Dera Temple reflects the fast-approaching fall season and eventual end of my study abroad program.
Arts & Life
Across The Pond: A reflection on studying abroad in Japan
What there is to gain by going abroad
Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer • December 17, 2024
Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo, sitting by the fire on the album cover. (Photo from Comedy Central)
Arts & Life
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: ‘Mr. Hankey’s Christmas Classics’
‘South Park’ rarely misses their mark, including the holidays
Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor • December 16, 2024
Other than his Spotify Wrapped this year, Jake thinks that he has some pretty good takes.
Arts & Life
Tastemakers
Jake Degear, one of the latest additions to The Spectator staff, unpacks the things dearest to his heart
Story by Jake Degear, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024
BFA students showcase their final projects for graduation.
Arts & Life
The Foster Gallery presents ‘Variegated Narratives’
The winter show for BFA students is now on view
Story by Ruby Sonnek, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024
They may not be as culturally iconic, but these boys are quite the band. (Photo from Big Time Rush Wiki)
Opinion
Big Time Rush is a better band than One Direction
I love controversy, also silly Nickelodeon shows
Story by Jake DeGear, Staff Writer • December 15, 2024
This common medication is taken by many, but never questioned.
Opinion
My breakup with Lexapro
The long-term withdrawals and the case against SSRIs
Story by Ruby Sonnek, Staff Writer • December 15, 2024
In the key of E
In the key of E
In the key of E
See you soon
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • December 15, 2024
“The Execution of Lady Jane Grey,” a painting by Paul Delaroche.
Opinion
Lady Jane Grey deserved better
When in doubt, blame a man
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • December 15, 2024
I may be a little biased, but I think I have the best Christmas tree to rock around.
Nostalgialistic
Nostalgialistic: Creating my own Christmas magic
Growing up is no excuse to let the holiday magic die
Story by Kyra Price, Managing Editor • December 15, 2024
My collection of shiny Pokémon. Not bad, eh? (Photo from PokeRouge)
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: PokéRogue is probably the reason I’ll graduate
In-browser gaming can be good, apparently
Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor • December 15, 2024
Despite being over 500 pages, I found “Lincoln in the Bardo” challenging to put down. (Photo from Random House Publishing Group)
Book Club
Book Club: ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ by George Saunders
A book with the perfect mix of gripping and truly odd
Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor • December 15, 2024
Students took the stage to model looks designed by members of the Fashion Club.
Arts & Life
UWEC fashion club presents: Runway Radio
The music-themed fashion show featured student designs inspired by songs
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • December 12, 2024
Blugold and Northland player going after a puck near the corner.
Sports
UWEC Men’s Hockey defeat pair of WIAC teams
Blugolds wins include a 3-0 game over UW-River Falls at home
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024
The Kyoto aquarium offers dolphin shows in the outdoor dolphin stadium.
Arts & Life
Across The Pond: Japan trip restaurant review
My visit to Itsuki Chaya
Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer • December 4, 2024
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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.