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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All content by Colette St John
A map showing the final 2016 election results. In a surprising turn of events, presidential-elect Donald Trump dominated Secretary Hillary Clinton across the country, a result national polls have not predicted throughout the entirety of the election. (submitted)

Inaccurate polls shows a failure in journalism

Story by Brian Sheridan, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2016
Great Debate

Great Debate

Story by Brian Sheridan and Andee Erickson
November 8, 2016
Hillary Clintons daughter, Chelsea Clinton, shares her experiences with people on the campaign trail. She illustrated the sharp contrast on issues like health care and climate change between her mother and Republican nominee Donald Trump. (Brian Sheridan)

Chelsea Clinton, Tammy Baldwin share health care stories

Story by Brian Sheridan, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2016
Nikolaus Spittlemeister, a fourth-year student, stands in the Campus Mall to protest administration for their original decision to not move to remote learning after fall break.

Unveiling the unspoken, ever-present slavery

Story by Colette St. John, Marketing Coordinator
November 1, 2016
Eau Claires newest academic building Centennial opened in the spring of 2014.

One hundred reasons to celebrate UW-Eau Claire: Week 1 and 2

Story by Brian Sheridan, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2016
UW-Eau Claire athlete takes a shot at the Olympics

UW-Eau Claire athlete takes a shot at the Olympics

Story by Brian Sheridan, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2016
The sixth Sculpture Tour Eau Claire unveiled 34 new sculptures from artists around the world. Ron Simmer’s piece, “What the Nose Knows” is at the intersection of North Barstow and East Madison Street.

New sculptures unveiled for next Sculpture Tour

Story by Brian Sheridan, Op/Ed Editor
May 11, 2016
Currents Editor Sami West laments the state of journalism as she reads The Odyssey in The Spectator office.

[Photo] An open letter to The Odyssey Online

Story by Sami West, Currents Editor
May 11, 2016
Usethis

Trump rally sparked demonstration

Story by Lauren French, Editor in Chief
April 13, 2016
Junior CSD student Emmy Gerome poses for a photo with the Autism Speaks mascot at the 11th annual 24-hour event for the Epsilon Alpha chapter of Alpha Xi Delta.

Alpha Xi Delta teeters up and down while speaking out

Story by Brian Sheridan, Op/Ed Editor
April 28, 2016
The tragic aftermath of Sheridan’s car from the accident over the weekend that left it beyond repair.

A crushing goodbye

Story by Brian Sheridan, Op/Ed Editor
April 20, 2016
Data from Eau Claire’s Office of Institutional Research shows graduate and undergraduate enrollment from students out of state has been increasing for the last 10 years.

Do not fear tuition increase

Story by Brian Sheridan, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
Participants in the dance marathon performing their hourly, coordinated dance number.

Dance marathon raises money for children

Story by Brian Sheridan, OP/ED editor
April 6, 2016

Four presidential candidates rallied for votes in Eau Claire

Story by Andee Erickson, Lauren French, and Thomas Hensen
April 4, 2016
Gov. Scott Walker stopped by UW-Eau Claire monday to sign a bill that requires higher education institutions to mail students annual updates on their student loans. He addressed a group of about 30 in the Alumni Room of the Davies Center.

Gov. Scott Walker signs bill on Eau Claire campus

Story by Lauren French, Editor in Chief
March 31, 2016
SUBMITTED

UW-Eau Claire men’s volleyball club ranked No. 1 in the nation for Division II

Story by Brian Sheridan, Op/Ed Editor
March 3, 2016
Cleven-Peterson poses with Katelyn Klieve in fairy outfits for the Freshman Convocation this year.

UW-Eau Claire senior finds her niche in a variety of places

Story by Brian Sheridan, Op/Ed Editor
February 25, 2016
Eric Jennings, the reference and instruction librarian at McIntyre Library, and Danielle Rockwell, a junior psychology student, encourage student voter registration with Register And Vote Eau Claire. RAVE registered students at the McIntyre Library from Feb. 22 through Feb. 29.

Voter ID law returns in time for spring elections

Story by Lauren French, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2016
The Altoona Police Department is Lieutenant David Livingston’s home base. Livingston is one of four coordinators in charge of the Eau Claire County Crime Stoppers.

Anonymous tipline launches in Eau Claire County

Story by Lauren French, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2016
Beer Kaese is primarily Wisconsin-based with German roots. It is known for having an earthy, full-bodied flavor.

How one kind of cheese destroyed who I am

Story by Brian Sheridan, Op/Ed Editor
February 17, 2016
Wisconsins voter ID law returns in time for Supreme Court primary election

Wisconsin’s voter ID law returns in time for Supreme Court primary election

Story by Lauren French, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2016
UW-Eau Claire’s TV-10 celebrates 40 years of broadcasting

UW-Eau Claire’s TV-10 celebrates 40 years of broadcasting

Story by Brian Sheridan, OP/ED editor
February 11, 2016
Campus film ‘Breathe’ shows relationships can be suffocating

Campus film ‘Breathe’ shows relationships can be suffocating

Story by Brian Sheridan, Op/Ed Editor
February 3, 2016
Savanna Meo, left, and her fraternal twin, Amanda Meo, embrace as toddlers. Amanda said she isn’t a fan of hugs, but her sister loves to dish them out to this day.

Twins of Eau Claire: local pairs reflect on a first semester with and without their sibling

Story by Lauren French, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2016
The French Press specializes in making all their food from scratch, besides a few menu items.

French Press restaurant donates Tips in honor of their one year anniversary

Story by Brian Sheridan, OP/ED editor
January 27, 2016
Healthy living: making a change before it’s too late

Healthy living: making a change before it’s too late

Story by Brian Sheridan, OP/ED editor
January 27, 2016
Copy Editor Brian Sheridan sits among the presents he and his roommate have wrapped for their friends and family.

The adult expectation of spending more for Christmas without the adult paycheck

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
December 9, 2015
UW- Eau Claire theatre students have been preparing their production of “In the Next Room,” a play about odd treatment methods for hysterical women in the 1800s, for the last month.

[Photo] “Hysterical” hysteria

Story by John Mattison, Staff Writer
December 9, 2015
Jefford Vahlbusch, Johannes Stroschänk, Josh Brown and Martina Lindseth present the Center of Excellence designation awarded to the UW-Eau Claire German program this year. Lindseth and Brown received the award Nov. 21 in San Diego, California, at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Annual Convention and World Languages Expo.

Language program designated as “Center of Excellence”

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
December 9, 2015
“My Life as a Dog” in review

“My Life as a Dog” in review

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
December 2, 2015
Eau Claire native Justin Johnson’s film “Double Digits” premieres at the Downtown Cinema

Eau Claire native Justin Johnson’s film “Double Digits” premieres at the Downtown Cinema

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
November 24, 2015
From the mouth of Hollars: pets, death and writing

From the mouth of Hollars: pets, death and writing

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
November 18, 2015
Fifth Element performing for their fall concert in 2014.

The blueprints of a capella

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
November 12, 2015
Egija Logina and Laura Freija, both from Latvia, are visiting UW-Eau Claire for the first time since their study abroad experience three years ago. Logina and Freija helped serve bread, cheese, tea and other Latvian foods.

A glimpse into the International Folk Fair

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
November 11, 2015

University professors and police explain concealed weapons on a larger political scale

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
November 5, 2015
The Foster Art Gallery showcases sculptures from Chicago Sculpture International.

Contemporary sculptures featuring a diverse array of medias and designs

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
October 28, 2015
New designs show outdoor seating by the river and Garfield Avenue becoming a pedestrian and bicycle path.

Design concepts unveiled for Garfield Avenue project

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
October 22, 2015
Student Senate votes on resolution to oppose Campus Carry Act

Student Senate votes on resolution to oppose Campus Carry Act

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
October 22, 2015
“Matilda” in review

“Matilda” in review

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
October 15, 2015
Erbert and Gerbert’s may not always have the healthiest options for students.

Trying to eat right while avoiding the sweets

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
October 14, 2015
A story of change in Selma, Alabama

A story of change in Selma, Alabama

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
October 7, 2015
Erin O’Brien attended the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. last February with Jonathan Wieser, Andrew Fleming, Amy Jewell and Becca Jewell.

New generation of politics

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
October 1, 2015
Betsy Olaussen’s photo series “You Don’t Even Notice it Anymore” on display at Volume One.

STIMULI: an art show on our relationship with technology

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
September 30, 2015
UW-Eau Claire Men’s Rugby Club members Ryan Floen, Joe Zimmer and Riley Wingate warm up with some drills at Bollinger Fields before practice on Sept. 22.

Men’s Rugby Club reaches playoffs in past two seasons, hopes for third

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
September 24, 2015
Sheridan walks around Nice, France with other students in his study abroad class.

Feeling majorly lost

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
September 23, 2015
Granite Rose performed for students Friday night, capping off the UW Meets EC event.

Old stomping grounds

Story by Colette St John, Copy Editor
September 17, 2015
Lost Words: preserving a language

Lost Words: preserving a language

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
September 17, 2015
Parvin performs one of her songs on piano during her show at The Cabin on Saturday.

The world is waiting for Haley Parvin

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
September 16, 2015
Among the many activities to do and organizations to attend, the UW- Eau Claire campus offers various ways for students to practice religion

Among the many activities to do and organizations to attend, the UW- Eau Claire campus offers various ways for students to practice religion

Story by Colette St John, Copy Editor
September 10, 2015
A New York City Labor Day parade in the 1960s. The parade tradition still continues today in large and small cities across the country.

More than a day off

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
September 9, 2015
The path many off campus residents take to school everyday.

Observations from Oxford Street

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
September 9, 2015
Marni Kaldjian and Kate Beaton mind the Centennial Campus Market outside Centennial Hall. The market is open from 7 a.m. to noon every Thursday until mid October.

New weekly campus market offers locally-sourced wares

Story by Colette St John, Copy Editor
September 8, 2015
The Simply To Go Cart, located in Haas, provided not only food, but a familiar face to all the students who have class in Haas Fine Arts Center.

Rosie Nelson retires after working over fifty years at UW- Eau Claire

Story by Colette St John, Copy Editor
September 5, 2015
Chancellor Schmidt talks budget cuts with a group of faculty and staff on Aug. 27 in the Ojibwe Ballroom of the Davies Center.

Campus in transition

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
September 3, 2015
Roy’s Barber Shop and Estilo Salon are two of four businesses on Water Street that offer hair cutting and styling services to students for a discounted price.

Using your Blugold for Bargains in College

Story by Brian Sheridan, Copy Editor
September 2, 2015
October is the projected completion of the fitness zone in Owen Park, open to the public at no charge.

Outdoor fitness area underway for community use

Story by Colette St John, Copy Editor
September 2, 2015
Comedic relief comes to campus in time for finals

Comedic relief comes to campus in time for finals

Story by Colette St John, Staff Writer
May 13, 2015
Students gather at The Cabin, familiar folk artist returns

Students gather at The Cabin, familiar folk artist returns

Story by Brian Sheridan, Staff Writer
May 13, 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 Lauren French, Copy Editor
May 12, 2015
Students wait in the buffet line for breakfast at the Hilltop dining facility.

Psychology research group aims to track and reduce food waste

Story by Colette St John, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
Starting the day with a cup of life

Starting the day with a cup of life

Story by Brian Sheridan, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
“The Amazing Catfish” in review

“The Amazing Catfish” in review

Story by Brian Sheridan, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
Bridal gown design house celebrates their one-year anniversary

Bridal gown design house celebrates their one-year anniversary

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
May 6, 2015
UW-Eau Claire senior Michaela Schopf transports adobe mix to the brick-making station in El Pantanal, a community in Granada, Nicaragua last fall.

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

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
April 29, 2015
The legend of the Blair witch caught on camera

The legend of the Blair witch caught on camera

Story by Brian Sheridan, Staff Writer
April 29, 2015
Ojibwe women embark on six-day trek to protect water

Ojibwe women embark on six-day trek to protect water

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
April 23, 2015

The busy life of serving in college

Story by Lauren French and Lauren Kritter
April 22, 2015
Prozorov siblings gather around discussing their dream to go to Moscow, Russia.

Theatre performance of “The Three Sisters”

Story by Colette St John, Staff Writer
April 22, 2015
Dear diary: motorcycles are hard, but the truth is harder

Dear diary: motorcycles are hard, but the truth is harder

Story by Brian Sheridan, Staff Writer
April 22, 2015
FILE PHOTO

Great Debate

Story by Nate Beck and Lauren French
April 22, 2015
Moores

Sex offender released in Eau Claire

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
April 16, 2015
Claudia Lozano Aguirre reading in Spanish, “To Love,” by Maria Josefa Mujia.

Annual poetry reading highlights authors and poems in over 30 different languages

Story by Colette St John, Staff Writer
April 15, 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 Lauren French, Copy Editor
April 15, 2015
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