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
Banff Film Festival attendees get ready to watch the films.
Top Stories
Banff Film and Book Festival returns to the Pablo Center
Festival showcases outdoor-themed films from around the world
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Hertel working on drafting legal documents. (Photo from Hertel Law)
News
Campus attorney Harry Hertel stepping away after 41 years
Hertel will keep running his private practice but will stop representing students through the university after this school year
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Fifth-year Sydney Presler competing at a previous match. Photo by Spencer Flaten from UWEC Sports Information used with permission.
Women’s tennis has a double victory against Wheaton and Carthage College
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
The event will be sure to put a smile on your face. Used with permission from The American Pickleball Tour.
The American Pickleball Tournament is coming to La Crosse this summer
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Sam Consiglio (right) has been elected as UW-Eau Claires student body president for the 68th session and Zach Jacobson (left) has been elected vice president.
Consiglio-Jacobson ticket wins Student Senate election
Story by Mady Leick and Maddie Kasper • April 17, 2024
Miss Chris spoke about her recollection of the friendship between her late husband and Robert Frost.
A celebration of friendship, Robert Frost and American poetry
Story by Elyse Braun, Chief Copy Editor • April 17, 2024
Appointments usually last about 20-60 minutes. Nurses help to assess the person’s foot and nail health, focusing on areas that need to be cared for. (Photo used with permission from Avery Shanahan)
News
Continuing Education holds foot and nail care clinic
Foot and nail clinic for community members at Grace Lutheran Church
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Eric Kasper poses with his recently published book.
News
UWEC Professor displays new book focused on First Amendment
Authors Eric Kasper and Troy Kozma host presentation about their new book
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • April 24, 2024
Recent Stories
Spec Sing Along Power Hour: ‘Cowboy Carter’ part II
Arts & Life
Spec Sing Along Power Hour: ‘Cowboy Carter’ part II
Beyoncé continues to uncover the country genre
Story by Cade Fisher, News Editor • April 24, 2024
Abraxas Wax record store is one of the two Eau Claire stores celebrating National Record Store Day.
Arts & Life
National Record Store Day
Local Eau Claire records stores celebrate the occasion
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • April 24, 2024
EC Eats: C&T’s Soul Food
Arts & Life
EC Eats: C&T’s Soul Food
Bringing Chicago soul food to the Eau Claire area
Story by Russell Teske, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Blotter
Police Blotter
Blotter
From TikTok trends gone wrong to people in trees: What's happened on campus recently
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • April 24, 2024
Senate swears in new senators for 68th Session
Student Senate
Senate swears in new senators for 68th Session
Parking updates announced as construction begins on new science building
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • April 24, 2024
Scheffler hosts up the Masters Trophy and sports the green jacket. Credit: Matt Slocum / AP Photo
Opinion
Scottie Scheffler is not done winning majors this year
A breakdown of Scheffler’s masterful performance at the Masters and his dominant season so far
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
“Shameless” is a story of a family living on the South Side of Chicago. The siblings are left to fend for themselves with an absentee mother and an alcoholic father. (Image from Shameless Instagram)
Opinion
The downfall of ‘Shameless’
White trash somehow gets trashier
Story by Mady Leick and Taylor Boggess • April 23, 2024
Giorno Giovanna, the “Jojo” of part five. He doesn’t agree with me. (photo from David Production)
Opinion
Part five of “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” is the worst part
Giorno’s dream should be to have a better show
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
The ‘80s classic is a staple in my household.
Cinephiles
Cinephiles: ‘The Goonies’
An ode to my childhood
Story by Elyse Braun, Chief Copy Editor • April 23, 2024
Promotional art for the game. Photo from Nintendo.
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story is what role-playing games should strive to be.
Gameplay and dialogue dance to welcome players of all skill levels, ages, and so on.
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
CERCA is from April 22-26 in multiple buildings on campus. Access the schedule and locations on their website.
News
CERCA taking place on campus
Students to showcase their research and creative activity during week-long event
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
Multimedia
Reproductive roundtable held at SHIFT
Kaitlyn Joshua and Amanda Zurawski share their experiences with accessing reproductive health care
Story by Maddie Kasper and Marissa Day • April 20, 2024
Minnesota-based Hong De Wu Guan Inc. performs a lion dance, a traditional Chinese dance for good luck and fortune, on the main stage in Davies Student Center.
Multimedia
UWEC holds CultureFest 2024
Students and community brought together through annual cultural event
Story by Maddie Kasper, Editor-in-Chief • April 19, 2024
Skaters using Boyd Skatepark on a sunny day.
Arts & Life
Skaters supporting skaters in the Eau Claire community
Eau Claire Skaters Association is building a positive skateboarding community
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
Simplicity and grease create good food.
Arts & Life
EC Eats: The beauty of a family restaurant
Chick-a-dees upholds the family restaurant vibe
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024

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