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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

Third-year Hailey Hagedorn reaches out to catch a throw to get a runner out in a game against UW-River Falls.

Blugolds lose both games in regular season finale against Oshkosh, eye up the upcoming conference tournament

Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Sports Editor May 8, 2025

The UW-Eau Claire softball team traveled to UW-Oshkosh on Sunday, May 4 to play the 18th-ranked Titans in regular season WIAC conference finale.  The Blugolds in game one would fall into an early deficit...

First-year catcher Carter Vieth takes a swing at a pitch. Photo courtesy of Chico La Barbera, UWEC Sports Information

UWEC baseball swept in tight finishes versus UW-La Crosse

Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

On April 19-20, UW-Eau Claire baseball faced No.10 ranked UW-La Crosse on the road for a four game series. While the Blugolds dropped both doubleheaders, they lost two games by just 1 run each and another...

This guy was just chilling, playing ultimate frisbee with a Poliwhirl.

Athlete Student: Pokémon GO outside, touch grass

Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor April 22, 2025

The summer of 2016 was probably the closest the world will ever get to world peace. Pokémon GO was everywhere. All of my coworkers and classmates were playing and asking me for advice.  It was an...

Third-year Anna Lee gets ready to hit the ball in her doubles match. (Photo used with permission from Zach Jacobson)

UWEC women’s tennis takes split in Iowa

Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

UW-Eau Claire women’s tennis took a trip down to Iowa on April 12-13, where they faced Central College and Grinnell College. The Blugolds entered their match against Central with a 11-8 record and 3...

Attacker Kaia Hollingsworth mid-game. Hollingsworth makes up six of the teams attackers for their team of 20. (Photo used with permission from Chico La Barbera)

Blugold Lacrosse defeats Southwestern University

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

The Blugold lacrosse team won 30-8 against the Southwestern University Pirates on April 12. Lacrosse coach Michael Rhodovi said he hadn’t wanted the difference to be this great. “I’m not proud...

“Honestly, anytime that I get to be with these girls is memorable,” Patterson said. “Since it's my senior year, I work hard to savor every moment and being on this team has been such a blessing.” (Photo used with permission from Nick Hoven)

Blugold softball splits a doubleheader with the Pointers

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor April 15, 2025

The UW-Eau Claire softball team played in their first WIAC doubleheader of the season against UW-Stevens Point on Saturday, April 12 at Rapids Area Sports Complex. The result was a 7-6 win in the first...

 Patterson has played as a catcher for 15 years and looks up to her cousin as a person she models her softball game around. (Photo from Blugold Athletics)

Blugold catcher Megan Patterson wins WIAC Softball Athlete of the Week

Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Sports Editor April 15, 2025

For the week of March 31 through April 6, fourth-year catcher Megan Patterson was named WIAC Softball Athlete of the Week for her performance during the Illinois Wesleyan Invitational.  At the invitational,...

 A collage shows landmarks and major moments of the writer's trip to Yosemite National Park.

The EAC wants you to go outside

Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager April 5, 2025

The Eau Claire Adventure Center (EAC) runs outdoor trips year round to give UW-Eau Claire students cheap chances to get outdoors and travel to some truly breath-taking destinations. I’m talking about...

Lathrop said that, outside of playing Softball, she has had previous experiences in basketball and soccer, which honed her teamwork skills. (Photo from Blugold Athletics)

Athlete of the Week: Paige Lathrop shares the secrets to her softball success

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

UW-Eau Claire softball player, Paige Lathrop was declared the WIAC Athlete Of The Week for the week of March 17-23. Lathrop said she was shocked to receive this accolade.  “I didn’t realize I was...

UW-Eau Claire fourth-year forward Ellie Anderson and second-year forward Maddie Hulter attempt to score on UW-River Falls goalie Jordan O’Kane during the WIAC O’Brien Cup Tournament finals on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in River Falls, Wisconsin.

Women’s hockey team ends season with 4-1 loss at UW-River Falls

Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager March 12, 2025

The UW-Eau Claire women’s hockey team ended their season against the top-ranked UW-River Falls Falcons 4-1 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) final match.  The Falcons took...

UW-Eau Claire men’s hockey team captain and fourth-year defenseman Colin Stein hoists the Commissioner’s Cup above the team after defeating UW-River Falls 2-0 in the WIAC Tournament Championship. Matt Stanek, WIAC assistant commissioner for media relations, presented the cup to Stein and the team on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

UWEC men’s hockey wins Commissioner’s Cup in shut-out against UW-River Falls

Story by Dani Wollner, Assistant Business Manager March 12, 2025

UW-Eau Claire men’s hockey started and ended the final game against UW-River Falls on Saturday, March 8, with a goal in the first and third periods. This intense game rounded out Eau Claire’s WIAC...

Group of Blugolds celebrating after a goal scored by Devon Crews.

UWEC women’s lacrosse defeats Edgewood College on record night

Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

UW-Eau Claire women’s lacrosse faced Edgewood College at The Sonnentag Center on Friday, March 7. Not only did the Blugolds pull away with a 25-3 victory, but they also had a player make history. Third-year...

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