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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

Our political climate is stressful for students and takes a toll on campus environments. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash under Creative Commons license)

Political Polarization on college campuses

Story by Ruby Sonnek, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

Politics seems to be an issue that stalks every moment on campus, whether you are a professor or a student.  In our current political climate, college campuses are a center for political action and...

Some skins can fetch a bid of over $50,000.

The billion-dollar market behind virtual guns: how counter-strike skins are outperforming stocks

Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

What started as cosmetic add-ons for virtual guns has turned into a multi-billion-dollar economy, one that’s outpacing traditional investments, raising regulatory eyebrows, and, in some cases, fueling...

Mom and Dad dropped me off at my first year of college.

A farewell to college

Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Sports Editor May 8, 2025

Being two weeks away from graduating, I thought it was a perfect time for me to reflect on the last four years of collegiate life. These four years have been turbulent to say the least, but have been well...

In the key of E: The final curtain

In the key of E: The final curtain

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor May 8, 2025

Hi everyone. Welcome or welcome back to “In the key of E.” I’m typing this in the middle of my very last week of classes at UW-Eau Claire, making this the last time I’ll ever sit down to write...

 I also want to hype up this clock outside of Hibbard Humanities Hall. The amount of people I’ve talked to who have never noticed it is a shame. After print nights, this clock gave me the time before heading to the hill, feeling kind of iconic for being on campus so late.

Campus highlights, secrets finally revealed

Story by Cade Fisher, Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2025

Four years of my life have been dedicated to being a student at UW-Eau Claire and a member of The Spectator staff. I knew I wanted to have a purposeful final article, so while reminiscing on my time, I...

The best part about ‘Sinners’ is the impeccable performances from Michael B. Jordan and Michael C. Jordan. (Photo from to Proximity Media)

Cinephiles: ‘Sinners’: An almost musical

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

Singing vampires are not something I would expect in 2025, nor have I seen any since “Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire.” Well, technically, those characters aren’t vampires, but I digress.  “Sinners”...

The results of my most recent run. As you can tell from the numbers, it’s pretty standard for a normal hand of poker.

Quarter Muncher: Balatro breathes new life into the … poker?

Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor May 6, 2025

Poker has had many variations over the years. At its core, it’s a simple enough game. Whomever has the best hand wins the pot that all players have contributed to. It’s usually money or chips on the...

Popette: I am obsessed with sombr

Popette: I am obsessed with sombr

Story by Taylor Boggess, Opinion Editor May 6, 2025

Through my constant presence on TikTok, I am often introduced to a lot of new music. Currently, my newest obsession has been with indie rock artist sombr. The one song I can pinpoint hearing and running...

Scrabble tiles detail an example of hustle culture, saying “Embrace the grind.” (Photo courtesy of Unsplash under Creative Commons license)

Working to live, or living to work?

Story by Cora Lederer, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

Have you ever heard the saying that “time is money”? How about “the early bird gets the worm”? The “daily grind”? What do these phrases all have in common? They are driven by capitalism....

In the key of E: Information overload

In the key of E: Information overload

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor May 1, 2025

Hello everyone. Welcome or welcome back to “In the key of E.” I’m sad to report that this is my second-to-last edition of this column. Ever. But let’s save the sappiness for next week and just...

Even 20 years later, the sight of the White-Gold Tower on the Cyrodiil skyline leaves me breathless. (Photo from Bethesda)

Quarter Muncher: Oblivion Remastered thankfully keeps all the fun stuff

Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor April 29, 2025

Bethesda, the famed game developers behind beloved titles such as Skyrim, Skyrim, Skyrim and Skyrim, have ventured beyond their traditional swath of titles to remaster its predecessor: The Elder Scrolls...

Johnny and Gyro sporting their sleek new designs for the anime. (Picture from David Production/Lucky Land Communications)

Cinephiles: Here’s hoping that ‘Steel Ball Run’ is as great as the manga

Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor April 29, 2025

Out of all nine parts of the manga “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” (JJBA), the seventh, “Steel Ball Run,” is my favorite as well as the most critically acclaimed. Fans have been clamoring for an anime...

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