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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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Bridget Kelley

Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer

Bridget Kelley is a fourth-year journalism student. Bridget enjoys hanging out with babies, coffee and oxford commas. If anyone has any gluten-free food suggestions, Bridget's inbox is open.

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Senate passes bill on curbside composting

Senate passes bill on curbside composting

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 9, 2021
Staffing in Senate

Staffing in Senate

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 3, 2021
Assembly Bill 411 passed the Wisconsin State Assembly on party lines. It is being passed to the Wisconsin State Senate.

Wisconsin State Legislature aims to ban critical race theory

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 21, 2021
Senate seeks to form statewide student governance

Senate seeks to form statewide student governance

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 20, 2021
Senate discusses composting, Blu’s social media

Senate discusses composting, Blu’s social media

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 12, 2021
The enrollment management department is housed in Schofield Hall

College enrollment projected to drop in 2025

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 6, 2021
The Blugold men’s soccer team remains undefeated at Simpson Field.

Blugold soccer continues its perfect home streak

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 28, 2021
Student Senate

Student Senate

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 28, 2021
The Senate executive board is full again

The Senate executive board is full again

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 22, 2021
Both UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson and Chancellor James Schmidt spoke at the event Monday.

Tommy Thompson ‘smashes COVID’ at UWEC

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 15, 2021
Senate is back in session

Senate is back in session

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 14, 2021
Taylor Swift’s eighth album, “folklore,” has been at the top of the charts since it came out six weeks ago.

“Folklore”: A review months later

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 9, 2020
Albert Colom, vice chancellor for enrollment management, started in his position at UW-Eau Claire on Oct. 1, 2018.

Not enough evidence found to conclude Albert Colom engaged in gender-based discrimination

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Clara Neupert, and Bridget Kelley
May 14, 2020
Albert Colom, vice chancellor for enrollment management, started in his position at UW-Eau Claire on Oct. 1, 2018.

Colom investigation completed

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
May 14, 2020
Jackson Katz about toxic masculinity at The Forum series Tuesday night.

[Photo] Jackson Katz flips the narrative on gender violence

March 12, 2020
Coronavirus is named for the crown-like structure of the virus. The strain of coronavirus that is causing the worldwide pandemic is known as COVID-19.

Why the UWEC COVID-19 plan is dangerous

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
March 11, 2020
Enrollement Management Division Transition flow chart.

Chancellor reorganizes enrollment management team

Story by Clara Neupert and Bridget Kelley
February 27, 2020
Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February. This year it falls on Feb. 29.

Rare Disease Day 2020 is this Saturday

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 26, 2020
Chancellor James Schmidt held a press conference in the Alumni room of the Davies Student Center on Monday, Feb. 24.

Chancellor James Schmidt praises departing administrator

Story by Clara Neupert, Madeline Fuerstenberg, and Bridget Kelley
February 24, 2020
Rodd Freitag, interim dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, said Chancellor James C. Schmidt will be meeting with UW System administration before he addresses the campus community about future plans for instruction after the holiday break.

UW-Eau Claire administrator said to leave turmoil in his wake

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Clara Neupert, and Bridget Kelley
February 20, 2020
Schofield Hall, an older brick building on the UW-Eau Claire campus.

Chancellor James Schmidt releases statement

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 19, 2020
Schofield Hall, an older brick building on the UW-Eau Claire campus.

Former and current UWEC staff speak out against Albert Colom

Story by Clara Neupert, Bridget Kelley, and Madeline Fuerstenberg
February 16, 2020
Albert Colom, vice chancellor for enrollment management, started in his position at UW-Eau Claire on Oct. 1, 2018.

Investigation launched after allegations of discrimination

Story by Clara Neupert and Bridget Kelley
February 13, 2020
Justin Patchin, an assistant professor of criminal justice at UW-Eau Claire, is the co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center and has presented at conferences all across the world.

UWEC professor reflects on two decades of research

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 12, 2020
Erik Helland, University of Wisconsin men’s basketball staff member and UW-Eau Claire alumnus resigned after using a racial slur while telling a story.

UW basketball coach resigns after use of racial epithet

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 12, 2020
The Blugolds scored their third win Saturday night against the Steven’s Point Pointers, winning 75-66.

First sweep of Pointers in 18 years

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 11, 2020
Schofield Hall, where many of the administrative offices are located, from earlier this fall.

Faculty respond to racist Snapchat messages

Story by Robin Armagost and Bridget Kelley
November 24, 2019
An alleged photo of Bryson Wilkins (center) from high school wearing blackface surfaces as investigation into the racially charged Snapchat group chat in the Blugold football team continues.

New information emerges regarding racially charged Snapchat conversation between Blugold football players

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Rebecca Mennecke, and Bridget Kelley
November 20, 2019
The Great Debate

The Great Debate

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg and Bridget Kelley
October 30, 2019
Old News

Old News

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 4, 2019
Blugold football to open season on Saturday, Sept. 7.

New coach, same team

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 3, 2019
Growing Up

Growing Up

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
April 16, 2019
Growing Up

Growing Up

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
April 3, 2019
Voters have been electing younger people into government, from the local to federal level.

We the (young) people

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
April 3, 2019
Growing Up

Growing Up

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
March 20, 2019
Growing Up

Growing Up

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 26, 2019
Beale poses with the award he received earlier this month.

Making a meaningful impact

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 20, 2019
Growing Up

Growing Up

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 13, 2019
Samuel Stein will perform some of his music at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 at The Plus.

Samuel Stein: An exploration of honest music

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 13, 2019
Growing Up: Super Bowl Reflections

Growing Up: Super Bowl Reflections

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 5, 2019
The Great Debate

The Great Debate

Story by Bridget Kelley and Julia Van Allen
December 13, 2018
On Saturday, Dec. 1, Two to Tango presented their annual Swing Fling Dance where jazz music and a band followed along with the dancing. Pictured are Sean Hupfauf and Leah Motzko.

It takes Two to Tango

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
December 4, 2018
My younger sister, my older brother, and myself outside the old Davies Student Center in 2008, admiring the ducks.

New Blugold mascot?

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 29, 2018
The Blugolds traveled to Michigan to take on Finlandia, leaving with a win and a loss. This picture is from our files.

Men’s hockey leaves Finlandia with a 9-2 record

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 28, 2018
The Blugolds, ranked tenth in the conference, lost to the No. 7 Falcons with a final score of 1-2.

Blugolds fall to Falcons 1-2

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 21, 2018
The Blugolds huddle around their NCAA Regional Championship plaque.

Women’s volleyball takes NCAA regional title

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 13, 2018
Gyro King on Water Street is one of several businesses adopting EatStreet’s delivery service.

New delivery service launches in Eau Claire

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 13, 2018

Gluten-free Thanksgiving

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 9, 2018
Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke of the importance of voting before the election this week.

Tony Evers visits UWEC

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 7, 2018
Senator Tammy Baldwin visits UW-Eau Claire’s campus to share her ideas and gain support for the upcoming election.

Senator Tammy Baldwin visits UWEC

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 1, 2018
After two games over the weekend, the UW-Eau Claire women’s hockey team now has a 1-1 record. They’ll hit home ice again at 7 p.m. on Friday.

UWEC women’s hockey falls short Saturday, rebounds Sunday

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 31, 2018
Levi Smith and Tanner Semb, members of the Mixed Martial Arts Club, practice their fighting moves on each other.

Kick, hit, block, fake out

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 24, 2018
I can appreciate sports, but I just don’t see myself cheering at the TV over a win.

Growing out of sports culture

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 22, 2018
Emma Stange, a first-year midfielder, works with her teammate to drive the ball down the field.

Women’s soccer clinches another victory

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 18, 2018

Christine Blasey Ford was failed by the system

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 17, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence and Governor Scott Walker campaigning in Green Bay Wednesday.

Scott Walker is getting antsy

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 11, 2018
The stairs between the hill and Horan Hall are another exhaustingly great way to stay in shape.

Overcoming chronic pain

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
October 4, 2018
Chancellor James C. Schmidt gestures upward in acknowledgement of the new art facility.

Pablo Center opens its doors to the community

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 25, 2018
First large-scale tandem bike event hits Eau Claire

First large-scale tandem bike event hits Eau Claire

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 19, 2018
Roecker takes a hard cut outside the boat’s wake.

Water Ski and Wakeboard team prepares to make a splash at conference

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 18, 2018
Cargo shorts have always been the fuel to my rage.

Pockets are back: why I’m excited

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 13, 2018
Former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick was born in Milwaukee. According to BlackPast.org, he graduated from the University of Nevada in Reno before being drafted in 2011 by the 49ers.

Just don’t burn it: Nike’s ad campaign faces backlash

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 10, 2018
The UW-Eau Claire women’s soccer team came up short this weekend in Dubuque. They resume play Sept. 5 at Bollinger Fields, where they will face Macalester College.

Women’s soccer falls short in season’s first games

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 4, 2018
Ballin on a budget

Ballin’ on a budget

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
September 3, 2018
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