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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

Alisha Green, Youth Services coordinator at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, staffed the Library on the Loose event. “It is a fun way to provide library services and connect with our regular and potentially new library customers,” Green said.

SHIFT spotlights L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Story by Maggie O’Brien, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]

Dustin DeGolier and Emily Watkins perform an eclectic setlist.

The Double Stops Perform at the Lakely

Story by Caroline Holmes, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

A full house showed up to The Lakely on Friday night to watch The Double Stops.  The Double Stops are an Eau Claire guitar-vocal duo. Dustin DeGolier plays electric and Emily Watkins is on acoustic...

An attendee browses different racks, looking through a multitude of styles.

PHOTOS: Vintage Fest at The Brewing Projekt

Story by Taylor Boggess, Opinion Editor March 12, 2025

Boggess can be reached at [email protected].

Eau Claire business improvement district directors discussing their districts to the audience members. Ann Sessions represents the West Grand district, Nikki Olson represents South Barstow, Julia Johnson represents North Barstow and Jeff Frawley represents Water Street.

DECI hosts annual The Duckys award ceremony

Story by Ellen Marie Heunisch, Business Manager March 12, 2025

Heunisch can be reached at [email protected].

McRae poses for the album cover of "So Close to What." (Photo from RCA Records)

Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: Tate McRae: Competition dancer to world-renowned pop star

Story by Kyra Price, Managing Editor March 11, 2025

Tate McRae, the woman you are. It’s taken me hours sitting in front of my computer screen to even start this article because I’ve been searching for something appropriate to say. I first discovered...

I love tortillas so much, I’ll even eat them raw.

EC Eats: Cooking my way – the lazy way

Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor March 7, 2025

I enjoy eating. Outside of it being necessary to live, it’s an action that I find entertaining. I’m sure I’m not alone in this, but there are few things I love more than taking a bite into something...

 Construction is still underway at the upcoming Science and Health Sciences building where the new planetarium will be located.

An Update on the UWEC planetarium

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

The L.E. Phillips Planetarium hosts public shows for students and community members in the Phillips Hall, inside the James Newman Clark Bird Museum. At 7 p.m. every Thursday, these shows cost $5 to attend....

“Before this play, all the plays were this grand story of a hero saving the princess from the evil bad guy,” Tenson said. “It was this spectacle of theater, whereas this is a peek into someone’s real life.” (Photo by Tim Mather)

UWEC takes the stage with ‘A Doll’s House’

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor March 7, 2025

UW-Eau Claire’s music and theatre arts department presented their opening night of “A Doll’s House” on Friday, Feb. 28 in Jamf Theatre at the Pablo Center. The classic play was originally written...

The Lakely event space packed with visitors listening to Chroma perform.

Local jazz trio Chroma debuts new sound at The Lakely

Story by Dani Wollner, Assistant Business Manager March 7, 2025

The Lakely hosted Chroma for an evening live music set this past week. Chroma is a new, local jazz trio composed of UW-Eau Claire fourth-year Jonah Walt, third-year Zach Luginbill and second-year Fletcher...

Local grunge band ValleyKiL was formed in Eau Claire in summer 2024 and is fronted by vocalist/guitarist Emm K with Seany Cope on lead guitar, Kman on bass and Ryan Pleski on drums. ValleyKiL’s inspirations are Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks and The Pretty Reckless.

PHOTOS: Decadent Cabaret 44 night one

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor March 6, 2025

Kasper can be reached at [email protected].

A dreamy collage created by me (and my Canva addiction) endearingly entitled: Starman.

Spectator Sing-Along Power Hour: The majesty of David Bowie

Story by Ella Freeman, Arts & Life Editor March 5, 2025

The Spectator Sing-Along Power Hour is an opinion piece, and views expressed are those of the individual contributor.  Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, The Thin White Duke, Halloween Jack, The Blind Prophet...

 “Everybody likes the ghost story around the campfire,” Bertram said. “I think the closest we get to that on a regular or an easily achievable situation, to sit with strangers in the dark and hear weird stories, is to go to a cinema and to experience that.”

A Night of Horror Film Festival to haunt Micon Downtown Cinema

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor March 5, 2025

A Night of Horror International Film Festival will return to Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire for its second year in the United States. It will run from March 6-9, screening a variety of new horror...

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