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.

The Spectator
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David Lewis is the recipient of the 2019 Markovnikov Medal.

[Photo] Chemistry professor ‘very pleased’ he can take students to Russia as an immersion experience

Story by Ta’Leah Van Sistine, Freelance Writer
May 8, 2019
Newly sworn in student body president and vice president, Charlie Johnson and Anna Ziebell, took office Monday night.

[Photo] Meet the new UWEC Student Body President and Vice President

Story by Ta’Leah Van Sistine, Freelance Writer
May 1, 2019
Ernest “Rip” Patton visited Eau Claire’s Pablo Confluence Center on Monday night to deliver a deeper understanding of the civil rights movement.

[Photo] Civil rights activist speaks for those who don’t

Story by McKenna Dirks, Editor-In-Chief
April 23, 2019
Anne Schreiber said her stress reliever is running, which led her to running in the Boston Marathon.

[Photo] Blugold runs the Boston Marathon within a year after her first marathon

Story by Ta’Leah Van Sistine, Freelance Writer
April 23, 2019
Lindsey Henderson, a first-year athlete, returns a ball during the doubles match against St. Scholastica on Sunday afternoon.

[Photo] Optimism is essential for Blugolds on the tennis court

Story by Ta’Leah Van Sistine, Freelance Writer
April 16, 2019
David Kornack, national champion in shot put and national field athlete of the year, poses for a photo.

[Photo] Throwing off the competition

Story by Lea Kopke, Freelance Writer
April 3, 2019
Construction for the approved intersection at Roosevelt Avenue and State Street will begin in 2020.

[Photo] Student Senate and the Eau Claire City Council agree on and approve multiple roundabouts

Story by Taylor Hagmann
March 19, 2019

People of Eau Claire

Story by Elena Dawson
March 13, 2019
Enhancements will be made to Simpson Field starting this summer.

[Photo] Simpson Field enhancements approved

Story by Lea Kopke, Freelance Writer
February 20, 2019
Dan Woll and Walter Rhein talk about the book they co-authored, called “Paperclip."

[Photo] Uncovering hidden history in Wisconsin authors’ latest novel

Story by Kaitlyn Zenner
February 20, 2019
Rose-Marie Avin poses with her award.

[Photo] Avin Wins MLK Award

Story by Melanie Walleser
February 20, 2019
Eau Claire has been hit with record-setting amounts of snow so far this month, but the university has yet to cancel a full day of classes as a result.

[Photo] Record February snowfalls mean business as usual for UWEC

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Freelance Writer
February 20, 2019
Samuel Stein will perform some of his music at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 at The Plus.

[Photo] Samuel Stein: An exploration of honest music

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
February 13, 2019
The State Theater, located in downtown Eau Claire, originally opened its doors in 1926.

[Photo] Historic State Theatre enters its next chapter

Story by Lea Kopke, Freelance Writer
February 13, 2019
Eric Kasper, associate professor of political science at UW-Eau Claire, says “what politicians do and what lawmakers do certainly affects what goes on in the creative sphere.”

[Photo] Relationship between popular culture and politics is examined

Story by Ta’Leah Van Sistine
February 6, 2019
Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, professor in history and women's, gender and sexuality studies, is an active leader on the local and state-wide levels. She was named one of Wisconsin's most influential black leaders by Madison 365 in December.

[Photo] Professor utilizes historical knowledge and passion to spur local and state-wide progress

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 6, 2019
Cabaret members perform songs that lead the audience on a journey through the 2019 Storybook themed show.

[Photo] Bringing fantasy and fairytales to life in Cabaret

Story by Kaitlyn Zenner
February 5, 2019
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