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]. 

Families and friends came together for the Shamrock Shuffle again this year.

Spring Shamrock Shuffle from within the race

Story by Ellen Marie Heunisch, Business Manager • March 16, 2025

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].

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].

Jay Duell, vice president of the Black Student Union, prepares food for African Dinner attendees. In addition to the food made by Black Student Union members, Nigerian Kitchen and Big Papa’s BBQ served food at the African Dinner.

Black Student Union hosts 6th annual African Dinner

Story by Maggie O’Brien, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

O’Brien can be reached at [email protected].

Eau Claire Community Humane Society marketing and development director Addie Erdmann holds 10-week-old puppy Valentino.

A woman’s best friend: Galentine’s speed friending and puppy adoption event

Story by Ellen Marie Heunisch, Business Manager • February 19, 2025

Heunisch can be reached at [email protected].

Over 50 people gathered on Thursday, Feb. 13 at The Lakely for two hours of bingo and drinks with local drag queen Khloe Wold.

The Lakely hosts Drag Bingo

Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • February 19, 2025

Wojahn can be reached at [email protected].

Volume One’s Best of Night recognizes a wide variety of restaurants voted the best by Volume One readers, including fried tortilla with radish and queso fresco from Cancun Grill (left) and chicken and jollof rice combo from Nigerian Kitchen (right).

A view of Volume One’s Best of Night 2025

Story by Caroline Holmes, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025

Holmes can be reached at [email protected].

Colton Sund, a fourth-year wrestler in the 157 lbs. weight class, defeats David Cushman by decision, with a score of 18-12. Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. ©2025 Maddie Kasper / The Spectator

Blugold wrestling defeats UW-Platteville Pioneers in first Sonnentag dual

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor • February 12, 2025

Kasper can be reached at [email protected].

Fourth-year UW-Eau Claire student Aidan Buck (left) played several classic and original compositions on trumpet, with third-year Fletcher Myhre (right) on drums and second-year Rolan Fay (center) on bass. The trio played for about two hours, with a break in between sets.

Jazz trio kicks off the semester with live performance

Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • February 11, 2025

Wojahn can be reached at [email protected].

Sweet Legacy offers a market space, a wedding and reception venue and are currently in the process of installing a coffee shop. They also host Legacy Lodge, a private lodge in Winter, Wisconsin that can be used for family reunions, weddings or weekends away.

Sweet Legacy hosts vintage Christmas market opening

Story by Cade Fisher, Editor-in-Chief • November 27, 2024

Fisher can be reached at [email protected]. 

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