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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

All content by Alex Zank
"F" FOR FUNDING: State appropriations per full-time equivalent students for the 2012-2013 academic year are the lowest it's been over the last three decades at $6,600 per student for 2012-2013, down from as high as $10,000 per student. The data include enrollment for the fall semester of two- and four-year public colleges. Graphic by Alex Zank, The Spectator

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May 7, 2014
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Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
April 30, 2014
BRANCHING OUT:  Sporting almost 2,000 likes on Facebook and a new album, Terraform is a multi-state band with members in Iowa and Eau Claire. Submitted

In terrific form

Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
April 30, 2014
A timely discussion

A timely discussion

Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
April 23, 2014
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April 23, 2014
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Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

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April 16, 2014
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Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

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April 9, 2014
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Go Claire

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
April 9, 2014
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Senate doesn’t mirror student body makeup

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
April 2, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

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Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
April 2, 2014
Brier

A toast to good grades in Greek community

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
March 27, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

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Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
March 26, 2014
Posing with film director Anna Albelo, third from left, PRIDE students Stephanie Gottschalk, Joshua Zmarzly, Neil Robmann, Austin Shimko and Dylan Vorass attended the Eau Queer Film Festival in October. © 2013 Submitted.

Coming out, paving future at Eau Claire

Story by Alex Zank, Op/Ed Editor
March 13, 2014
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Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
March 12, 2014
Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

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March 5, 2014
Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

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February 26, 2014

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Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
February 19, 2014

Senate approves more water bottles

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
February 13, 2014

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February 12, 2014

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February 5, 2014

Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
January 29, 2014
Deck expansion in Carson Park meets opposition

Deck expansion in Carson Park meets opposition

Story by Alex Zank, OP / ED Editor
January 23, 2014

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Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
January 23, 2014

Beyond the textbooks

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
May 9, 2013

How living larger is harming the planet

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
May 9, 2013

Wachs pushes tuition cap during campus visit

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
March 17, 2013

Logical missteps of Walker budget

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
March 3, 2013
C-Store reopens

C-Store reopens

Story by Alex Zank, New Editor
February 21, 2013

Wrestlers show improvement

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
February 8, 2013

Senate to receive formal response

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
January 24, 2013

Saving the longest for last

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
December 13, 2012
Gamerz guide

Gamerz guide

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
December 13, 2012

Two referendums for next spring

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
December 6, 2012

Participate in class? Make me.

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
December 5, 2012

A busy two weeks for Student Senate

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
November 29, 2012

IT Commission looking to add mobile printing

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
November 15, 2012
UAC film: "Drive"

UAC film: “Drive”

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
November 8, 2012

Senate supports hosting leadership conference

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
November 8, 2012

United Council resolution passes

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
November 1, 2012
An election education

An election education

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
November 1, 2012

Readership Program excess funds shifted

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 25, 2012

Lobbying a greater focus with IGA

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 17, 2012

Keeping religion out

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 17, 2012

First special allocation request of the year passed

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 11, 2012
For your entertainment

For your entertainment

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 11, 2012

Student Senate to display goals

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 4, 2012
Why not Feingold?

Why not Feingold?

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 3, 2012
The spin on disc golf

The spin on disc golf

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 27, 2012

Student Health Service special commission established

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 19, 2012

Current cross country teams thrive against alumni

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 13, 2012

Student Senate bylaw changes proposed

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 13, 2012
A campus in transition

A campus in transition

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 6, 2012

New year, new hopes for Student Senate

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 6, 2012
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