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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

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

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

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

March 11, 2020
Enrollement Management Division Transition flow chart.

Chancellor reorganizes enrollment management team

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

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

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

February 20, 2020
Schofield Hall, an older brick building on the UW-Eau Claire campus.

Chancellor James Schmidt releases statement

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

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

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

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

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

February 11, 2020
Schofield Hall, where many of the administrative offices are located, from earlier this fall.

Faculty respond to racist Snapchat messages

November 25, 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

November 20, 2019
The Great Debate

The Great Debate

October 30, 2019
Old News

Old News

September 4, 2019
Blugold football to open season on Saturday, Sept. 7.

New coach, same team

September 3, 2019
Growing Up

Growing Up

April 16, 2019
Growing Up

Growing Up

April 3, 2019
Voters have been electing younger people into government, from the local to federal level.

We the (young) people

April 3, 2019
Growing Up

Growing Up

March 20, 2019
Growing Up

Growing Up

February 26, 2019
Beale poses with the award he received earlier this month.

Making a meaningful impact

February 20, 2019
Growing Up

Growing Up

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

February 13, 2019
Growing Up: Super Bowl Reflections

Growing Up: Super Bowl Reflections

February 5, 2019
The Great Debate

The Great Debate

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

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?

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

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

November 21, 2018
The Blugolds huddle around their NCAA Regional Championship plaque.

Women’s volleyball takes NCAA regional title

November 14, 2018
Gyro King on Water Street is one of several businesses adopting EatStreet’s delivery service.

New delivery service launches in Eau Claire

November 13, 2018

Gluten-free Thanksgiving

November 9, 2018
Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke of the importance of voting before the election this week.

Tony Evers visits UWEC

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

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

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

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

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

October 18, 2018

Christine Blasey Ford was failed by the system

October 18, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence and Governor Scott Walker campaigning in Green Bay Wednesday.

Scott Walker is getting antsy

October 11, 2018
The stairs between The Hill and Horan Hall are one of the most daunting things, but are a good metaphor for my chronic illness — difficult but manageable.

Overcoming chronic pain

October 4, 2018
Chancellor James C. Schmidt gestures upward in acknowledgement of the new art facility.

Pablo Center opens its doors to the community

September 25, 2018
First large-scale tandem bike event hits Eau Claire

First large-scale tandem bike event hits Eau Claire

September 19, 2018
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Bridget Kelley