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A poll conducted by Marquette University, found that a mere four months with Trump in office has shifted partisan voters perception of the performance of the economy, drastically.

Voters should be making an objective assessment of the United States economy

April 25, 2017
Student finally reaches class after 6 hours of walking from parking spot

Student finally reaches class after 6 hours of walking from parking spot

April 18, 2017
With the warm weather that hit Eau Claire last weekend came a rise in high-risk drinking and loud partying for some students. Eau Claire County ranked second worst in the state for binge drinking, according to a recent study by UW Health.

Eau Claire County ranks second worst in Wisconsin for binge drinking

April 13, 2017
The two franchises have both achieved varied levels of success throughout their histories.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. The Minnesota Twins

April 10, 2017
Grey Larson at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper, Arkansas.

Brothers reach new heights on Arkansas climbing excursion

March 30, 2017
Garfield Avenue wall construction underway

Garfield Avenue wall construction underway

March 28, 2017
Supporters held signs that read “love trumps hate” and “our bodies, our minds, our power” in the campus mall Wednesday.

UW-Eau Claire’s Student Labor Coalition rallies for International Women’s Day

March 10, 2017
8.5 percent of eligible voters turned out for this years spring primaries.

Blugolds turn out for spring primary elections

March 1, 2017
Over 800 people were left without power for over two hours Monday, including many UW-Eau Claire students and campus buildings.

Water Street area left without power due to transformer fire

February 22, 2017
Familiar faces

Familiar faces

February 14, 2017
Over 32 percent of Chicago’s homicides occur within five neighborhoods containing only eight percent of the city’s population.

Donald Trump should be calling in federal funding for Chicago

January 31, 2017
Alea Lipinski holds up her sign outside the capital during the march. “Those who can teach, those who can’t make laws about teaching #BetsyDevos,” she wrote.

UW-Eau Claire students among protestors at Women’s March in Washington D.C.

January 26, 2017
Hundreds of protesters rallied together Saturday morning in the Water St. parking lot to march for equality.

Hundreds came together for the Women’s March Saturday in Eau Claire

January 23, 2017
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

December 14, 2016
Great Debate

Great Debate

December 13, 2016
Last year, 190 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes, up 14.5 percent since 2014.

Weak lawmaking leads to irresponsible drunk driving rates

December 13, 2016
Ryan Young, pictured, took second this weekend in the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 1:53.84 minutes.

Swimming and diving makes a splash at Rochester Invite

December 8, 2016
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Police Blotter

December 8, 2016
Blugold Women’s hockey lost their second contest against Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) in a close game Tuesday night.

Women’s hockey comes up short

November 30, 2016
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Police Blotter

November 30, 2016
Great Debate

Great Debate

November 21, 2016
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Police Blotter

November 16, 2016
A new study of male birth control ended early due to emotional side effects reported by male participants.

Birth control research shows deference for men over women

November 15, 2016
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November 9, 2016
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Police Blotter

November 3, 2016
Hillary Clinton campaigning in Eau Claire Spring of 2016. Clinton's proposals for college tuition have changed during her campaign

Free college tuition: weighing in

November 1, 2016
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Police Blotter

October 26, 2016
Cathy (Bridget Cushman) and Jamie (Jacob Milton) share only one intimate scene together throughout the musical.

‘The Last Five Years’ to open this weekend

October 25, 2016
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Police Blotter

October 21, 2016
In this still from the film Indiana Jones faces his biggest fear, literally.

‘Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark’ in review

October 18, 2016
Taylor Isberner (left) and Bradley Storms holds down a six-foot long shark for it to be tagged. (submitted)

Biology students tag sharks and study ecosystems in Florida

October 12, 2016
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October 12, 2016
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October 6, 2016
Quarterback JT Denhartog escapes the UW-Stevens Point defense, picking up yards for the Blugolds.

Quarterback JT Denhartog, the man behind the Eau Claire offense

October 5, 2016
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Police Blotter

September 28, 2016
It's time to talk about racism

It’s time to talk about racism

September 27, 2016
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Police Blotter

September 21, 2016
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Police Blotter

September 14, 2016
Packers vs Vikings

Packers vs Vikings

September 13, 2016
UW-Eau Claire’s Women’s Rugby

UW-Eau Claire’s Women’s Rugby

September 8, 2016
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

September 8, 2016
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Anne Sandell