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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

Following the recent Instagram post made by the College Republicans, chalk and print art relaying anti-ICE messages have popped up around campus.
News
College Republicans face backlash after posting image of ICE costume
Students, community express outrage, deem costume ‘hateful’
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, News Editor • November 6, 2025
The Campus Harvest Food Pantry can be found in Davies Student Center, Room 103.
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Eau Claire food pantries prepare for influx in demand
Eau Claire community members worry about SNAP cuts, resources for students
Story by Taylor Boggess, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
Uzumaki Plutarch recalls the halls feeling blurry and full of fog the longer she wandered through Hibbard Humanities Hall.
The Spooktator: The Hibbard paradox
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, News Editor • October 31, 2025
“Honestly, the biggest thing that we're trying to accomplish is just trying to show students that we care and we're there for them, and we're open to taking feedback,” Cole Morehouse said
Student Senate to hold campus-wide open forum
Story by Kai Hirata, Copy Editor • October 23, 2025
Rosenberg presented a graphic comparing Wisconsin’s two species of sturgeon.
News
Thursdays at the U presents Wisconsin’s ‘Monsters of the Lakes’
DNR hatcheries director presents on Wisconsin fish species
Story by Cassi Garrison, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
Police Blotter
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Police Blotter
Felon, fire scare on campus
Story by Autumn Lemke, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
Student Senate: One new bill introduced
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Student Senate: One new bill introduced
Information on allocating funds for organized activities during 2027 fiscal year
Story by Samara Hinz, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
Narvenson stands next to a slide on the history of acupuncture.
News
Thursdays at the U lecture is ‘to the point’
Maria Johnson Narveson presents on the practice of acupuncture
Story by Cassi Garrison, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
Offensive pressure from UWEC helped secure them a top spot in the upcoming conference tournament. (Photo use with permission from UWEC Athletics)
Sports
Blugolds men’s soccer wins 3-0 in final game of regular season
Ramzi Ouro scores hat trick against UW-Stevens Point
Story by Samara Hinz, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
This is an assortment of some of the items that will be sold at Eau Claire Global Market. (Photo from Eau Claire Global Market Facebook)
Arts & Life
First Congregational Church to hold an International Vendor Market
Eau Claire’s Global Market provides a chance to buy international goods, support communities abroad
Story by Kai Hirata, Copy Editor • November 5, 2025
The Spectarians love punk music. (Photo from SideOneDummy Records)
Arts & Life
Spec Sing Along: That is pretty punk rock
Punk music has been influential for many like myself
Story by Jonathan Baker, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
At 3 p.m. on Oct. 29, 16 pumpkins were dropped from the 10th floor of David Karlgaard Tower to see which residence hall would reach the furthest distance.
Arts & Life
Oh my gourd, pumpkins are falling from the sky
Pumpkins drop from Towers
Story by Autumn Lemke, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
On his quest for freedom, the protagonist slays one of many bosses in his way. (Photo from The Game Bakers)
Opinion
You should play Furi
The game is underrecognized for how good it is
Story by Jonathan Baker, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
The loss was the end of a four-game winning streak against the Pointers and the Pointers first win this season. (Photo use with permission from Chico La Barbera)
Sports
UWEC football falls to UW-Stevens Point
Defeat marks Blugolds' fifth consecutive conference loss
Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
When I’m leaving class, it feels like I am going home to go to bed.
Opinion
The darkness comes too soon
Daylight savings time feels like a personal attack
Story by Samantha Stephenson, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
 The victorious Blugolds pose for a team photo on the day they defeated the University of Illinois. (Photo use with permission from Ryan Kane)
Sports
UWEC women’s rugby wins conference tournament
Leadership hopeful the team will make it through regionals and onto nationals
Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
Popette: Snoopy capitalism is my favorite capitalism
Opinion
Popette: Snoopy capitalism is my favorite capitalism
I am the target audience ‘Peanuts’ is looking for
Story by Taylor Boggess, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
Promotional art for Arc Raiders showcases the game’s retro-futuristic aesthetic and character design. (Photo from Embark Studios)
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: Arc Raiders is already my 2025 game of the year
Arc Raiders has had me hooked, means more to me than anything else being released this year
Story by Preston Whitford, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
Have your tissues on standby for this one.
Opinion
Nostalgialistic: Childhood guilt
Please just wear the dang coat
Story by Taylor Boggess, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
“Mya Cinnamo did a phenomenal hitting job,” Bailey Leeke said. “I was just really proud of her for stepping up in that role offensively … We were all just in such a good mood, and then seeing Mya just go out there and kill it was awesome."
Sports
UWEC volleyball sweeps UW-Platteville Pioneers
Last regular season home game ends in victory for Blugolds
Story by Isabella Matczak, Chief Copy Editor • November 5, 2025
Far from the only standout, Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter deserves every bit of praise it has received over the years. (Photo from MGM/Orion Pictures)
Cinephiles
Cinephiles: ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ is everything a movie should strive to be
While I’m not a fan of conventional horror films, I couldn’t keep my eyes off the screen for this one
Story by Noah Tolbert, Opinion Editor • November 5, 2025
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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.