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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

The Tator: UWEC announces defunding of wizardry department

The Tator: UWEC announces defunding of wizardry department

Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor March 4, 2025

Editor’s Note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. In a move that shocked nobody, UW-Eau Claire...

The Tator: Spectator conference room made into doomsday bunker

The Tator: Spectator conference room made into doomsday bunker

Story by Kyra Price, Managing Editor February 19, 2025

Editor’s note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. After my near-death experience writing about...

The Tator: UWEC professors being replaced with AI

The Tator: UWEC professors being replaced with AI

Story by Kyra Price, Managing Editor February 11, 2025

Editor’s note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. Artificial Intelligence used to be considered...

Sutherland basement reopening for cat sanctuary

Sutherland basement reopening for cat sanctuary

Story by Ethan Heidtke, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. In a statement made to The Spectator on Tuesday,...

The Tator: The Rain Frog

The Tator: The Rain Frog

Story by Cade Fisher, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. The council of holiday mascots are in their off-season,...

The Tator: Easter Bunny attempts to cancel chocolate

The Tator: Easter Bunny attempts to cancel chocolate

Story by Cade Fisher, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. The Easter Bunny, the CEO of the Easter holiday,...

The Tator: Spring break edition

The Tator: Spring break edition

Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager March 13, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. Miami Beach, and the state of Florida, is a popular...

The teams battled for supremacy. (Photo used with permission from Katie McCoy/TV-10)

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Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor March 4, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. Blugold Radio Sunday and The Spectator fought...

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Story by Taylor Boggess, Opinion Editor February 20, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. Punxsutawney Phil predicted on Feb. 2 there would...

The Tator: Jack Frost cancels winter in Wisconsin

The Tator: Jack Frost cancels winter in Wisconsin

Story by Cade Fisher, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2024

Editor’s note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. The UW-Eau Claire campus is off this winter as...

The Murray Hall Hammock gently sways in the South Basement.

The Tator: Murray hall hammock allegedly washed

Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager February 7, 2024

This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. In a south basement corner of Murray Hall, gently sways a faded...

The Tator: BluBox token laundering scheme uncovered

The Tator: BluBox token laundering scheme uncovered

Story by Kyra Price, Managing Editor November 8, 2023

Editor’s note: This is a satirical article and is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not reflect the opinions of The Spectator or UW-Eau Claire. The reputation of the formerly highly regarded...

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