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.

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Getting Weird

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
December 13, 2018
Migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador reach border, hoping to seek refuge from violence, political repression and poverty.

Arrival of migrant caravan divides nation

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
December 6, 2018
Ballin’ on a Budget

Ballin’ on a Budget

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
December 3, 2018
Getting Weird

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
November 28, 2018
Getting Weird

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
November 20, 2018
Getting Weird

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
October 31, 2018
Getting Weird

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
October 24, 2018
Former Blugold Dennis Beale spoke in front of students at Schneider Hall on Monday.

Blugolds learn the power of perception

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
October 17, 2018
Getting Weird

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
October 16, 2018
The Tator

The Tator

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
October 11, 2018
Getting Weird

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
October 11, 2018
Mandela Barnes, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, spoke with UW-Eau Claire students in Centennial hall last Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin visits UW-Eau Claire

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
October 8, 2018
UW-Eau Claire published professors received recognition at Author's Celebration.

UW-Eau Claire celebrates faculty publications

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
October 3, 2018
Getting Weird

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
September 26, 2018
Organic materials and food scraps belong in the compost bins, but water bottles, forks and other non-biodegradable items don’t. The Student Office of Sustainability wants students to take the time to sort their trash.

Student Office of Sustainability works to educate students on composting

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
September 19, 2018
Getting Weird

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
September 19, 2018

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
September 13, 2018
The world is full of mysteries and unanswered questions. ‘Getting Weird’ will answer those questions (hopefully).

Getting Weird

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
September 5, 2018
Bitcoin, a digital currency created by a seemingly non-existent Japanese man in 2008, could be nothing more than an NSA scam used to track Americans.

Conspiracy Corner

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
December 13, 2017
Junior public relations student Janel Riegleman, a communications intern for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, hopes to one day move to Washington D.C. to become a communications director for a politician.

UW-Eau Claire student is fighting for justice

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
December 6, 2017
Thousands of people describe government surveillance, being subject to mind control and even claim to have microchips implanted underneath their skin. Are these people merely crazy, or is the government up to something?

Conspiracy Corner

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
December 5, 2017
In 1994, conspiracy theorist Serge Monast accused NASA of attempting to implement New Age religion and kick-start the New World Order. Just two years later, the seemingly healthy middle-aged man died from a sudden “heart attack.”

Conspiracy Corner

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
November 28, 2017
Charles Manson, leader of the murderous Manson Family cult, believed The Beatles’ White Album was sending him messages about an imminent race war called Helter Skelter.

Conspiracy Corner

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
November 21, 2017
Local band LASKA performed at the International Justice Mission’s Jam for Justice event on Nov. 17 in Schofield Auditorium.

International Justice Mission hosts Jam for Justice

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
November 20, 2017
Stacks of plastic coffins line an open field off the highway in Madison, GA and conspiracy theorists say this is part of the government’s preparation for a revolt.

Conspiracy Corner

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
November 15, 2017
Students gather at The Cabin to discuss feminism during the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center’s monthly Feminism on Tap.

Feminism on Tap discusses women in leadership roles

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
November 10, 2017
Rosemary Kennedy, JFK’s forgotten sister, underwent a disastrous lobotomy after suffering from mood swings. Was this the beginning of The Kennedy Curse?

Conspiracy Corner

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
November 7, 2017
President Trump is all talk when it comes to ending America’s deadly opioid epidemic.

Trump’s plan to combat opioid crisis falls short

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
November 7, 2017
Trump released classified documents about John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Will this be fuel to the conspiracy fire, or finally put the mystery to rest?

Conspiracy Corner: Kennedy revisted

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
November 1, 2017
After Eau Claire Councilwoman Catherine Emmanuelle asked to breastfeed her baby from her seat, the council made headlines after voting to ban children from council meetings.

Eau Claire City Council makes national headlines

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
November 1, 2017
Former BBC sports reporter and conspiracy theorist David Icke believes the world is controlled by the Reptilian Elite, a group of shape-shifting monsters disguised as our world leaders.

A band of reptile humanoids may be responsible for history’s greatest tragedies

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
October 24, 2017
On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Eau Claire City Council officially replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

City Council rules to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
October 17, 2017
Anti-drug campaign DARE urges kids to “just say no” to drugs and “just say yes” to the New World Order.

Conspiracy Corner: The anti-drug program DARE may have connections to the New World Order

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
October 17, 2017
Tired of counting calories? Good news! Health and nutrition experts argue calorie counting may do more harm than good.

Conspiracy corner: Studies show counting calories is useless, even harmful

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
October 10, 2017
While scientists believe the AIDS virus was passed to humans by monkeys, conspiracy theorists are pointing their fingers at the CIA.

Conspiracy Corner: Uncovering America’s secrets?

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
October 3, 2017
The Denver International Airport is surrounded in conspiracies. Leo Tanguma’s mural “Children of the World Dream Peace” is interpreted by conspiracy theorists as an omen of Armageddon.

Conspiracy theories: Uncovering America’s secrets?

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
September 26, 2017
The Tator

The Tator

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
September 25, 2017
Every July, America’s most powerful men gather in the woods for weeks of rituals and secrecy at Bohemian Grove.

Conspiracy theories: uncovering America’s secrets?

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
September 20, 2017
Graveyard Club has frequented many music venues in the Twin Cities and will be traveling to Iceland for the Airwaves festival in November.

Graveyard Club spooks up The Cabin

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
September 18, 2017
Many conspiracy theorists accuse the CIA of planning Kennedy’s assassination.

Conspiracy theories: Uncovering America’s secrets?

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
September 12, 2017
Sounds of Eau Claire will showcase Eau Claire’s vibrant musical history.

History project showcases local music over time

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
September 7, 2017
In a decision made earlier this summer, the Supreme Court agreed to allow public funding to go to a church in Columbia, Missouri.

Supreme Court bypasses separation of church and state

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Copy Editor
September 5, 2017

How cell phone obsession is slowly driving me insane

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
SUBMITTED

‘Good Will Hunting’ in review

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
Lit with Alyssa

Lit with Alyssa

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
Art Students Lukas Carlson and Roslyn Cashman have been designing a bus wrap sticker for the Eau Claire Transit that will be unveiled in the fall to commemorate the 100th anniversary of UW-Eau Claire.

Not the average canvas

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
May 5, 2016
Lit with Alyssa

Lit with Alyssa

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
May 4, 2016
Latvian international student Agnese Cikule travels across the United States as part of the Civil Rights Pilgrimage this past spring break.

Memories in Focus: Stories about why we are how we are

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
April 28, 2016
Anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman will replace former president Andrew Jackson as the face of the $20 bill by the year 2020 as a part of currency changes.

Harriet Tubman to be first woman and African American to appear on U.S. currency

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
Lit with Alyssa

Lit with Alyssa

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
Gov. Scott Walker attempts to bribe potential donors with T-shirts in a desperate attempt to pay off the debt from his failed 2016 presidential campaign.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker begs supporters to give him a hand with his $1.2 million campaign debt

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Anderson decides to focus on herself by studying and working towards her goals rather than obsessing over the accomplishments of her peers.

How to cope when everyone has their life together but you

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Lit with Alyssa

Lit with Alyssa

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
ransgender Sixteen-year-old Ash Whitaker from Kenosha fights against his school to run for prom king.

Transgender Kenosha student fights to run for prom king

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
Participants from last year’s Just Bag It Fashion Show model runway-ready outfits made entirely from recycled, repurposed materials.

From dumpster to runway

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
April 6, 2016
A group of pro-choice protesters gather in Madison to advocate for reproductive rights.

State abortion law will limit right to choice

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
April 6, 2016
The Veterans Center in Schofield 20 provides student veterans with a place to build community, work on schoolwork and connect with fellow veterans.

UW-Eau Claire acknowledged for continuing support of student veterans

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
March 31, 2016
Lit with Alyssa

Lit with Alyssa

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
Seniors Brie Sweeney and Nikki Hanto endorse Human Trafficking Abolitionists at BOB. Check out the HTA Facebook page if you are interested in joining, or just want more information.

Senior social work students garner recognition at National Impact Conference

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
March 17, 2016
Lynn Bieritz, general manager of Mid-West Family Broadcasting, said she expects the donation of a radio station valued at $1 million to UW-Eau Claire will have plenty of benefits for students, area residents and the radio industry. Bieritz was on campus Tuesday, March 8 when the university announced it is now the owner of 99.9 WDRK FM.

UW-Eau Claire receives radio station worth $1 million

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
March 10, 2016
Lit with Alyssa

Lit with Alyssa

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
UW-Eau Claire alum Chris Herriges (right), along with co-stars KariAnn Christenson and Greg Deal, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Midwest in a scene from his directorial debut “The Vase”. Check out “The Vase” on Facebook for previews, schedules and more!

UW-Eau Claire alum plans to exhibit his directorial debut

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
SUBMITTED

A book dark in nature but brightening of the soul

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016
‘American Beauty’ in review

‘American Beauty’ in review

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
February 25, 2016
Senior Cora Cooley has the experience of a lifetime while spending the semester studying in Winchester, England.

Memories in Focus

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
February 25, 2016
A collection of some of Anderson’s favorite reads, all which come highly recommended.

How reading more helps with more than your vocabulary

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
Anderson enjoys some solitude while reading alone in her room, one of the pastimes she greatly enjoys, especially as an introvert.

The plus side to being an introvert

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
February 18, 2016
Sarah Lou Richards strikes a pose for a photo courtesy of her website, sarahlourichards.com

UW-Eau Claire alum and folk singer Sarah Lou Richards set to visit campus this March

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016
A perfect example of the luxury that is off-campus student housing.

New bill may expand landlord rights

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016
Changing the conversation about mental health

Changing the conversation about mental health

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
Anderson is rudely harassed on her way to class by a couple of scumbags with no manners.

Stop catcalling women: it doesn’t make us feel good

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016
“The Graduate” in review

“The Graduate” in review

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
December 9, 2015
Senior art student Michael Gherke stops to strike a pose while preparing his work for the Bachelor of Fine Arts senior Exhibition, debuting Dec.4 at the Foster Gallery in Haas.

Senior art students plan to showcase various mediums at the Foster Gallery

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015
‘The Conjuring’ in review

‘The Conjuring’ in review

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Melanie Begley, alleged hipster, conquers the hipster stereotype by proudly wearing an outfit many people would think she was only wearing to look cool.

Being labeled a hipster is yet another annoying stereotype

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Anderson gathers her delivered packages after another impulsive online shopping spree.

Surviving college as a shopaholic

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
“There Will Be Blood” in review

“There Will Be Blood” in review

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
November 4, 2015
Memories in focus: stories about why we are how we are

Memories in focus: stories about why we are how we are

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
October 29, 2015
Marching band is much more athletic than what meets the eye

Marching band is much more athletic than what meets the eye

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
Alcohol detox cases in dorms decreasing

Alcohol detox cases in dorms decreasing

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
October 15, 2015

Coming to terms with anxiety as a college student

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
October 8, 2015
Maddy Mahoney and her friend spend a summer day outside.

Memories in focus: stories about why we are how we are

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
October 1, 2015
No distance too far for love

No distance too far for love

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
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