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
Elyse Braun

Elyse Braun, News Editor

Elyse Braun is a third-year journalism and psychology student. This is her fourth semester on The Spectator. She has an affinity for devastating books, films and music and she gives people recommendations way too often. If you can’t find her she’s either reading, getting coffee with friends or hanging out with her mom.

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In the key of E: Another week in the books

In the key of E: Another week in the books

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 16, 2025
The IPR had over 20 people read poetry, some reading in their native language and others reading in a language they’re currently learning.

UWEC hosts 19th annual International Poetry Reading

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 16, 2025
In the key of E: Taking a breath

In the key of E: Taking a breath

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 8, 2025
Student Senate

Student Senate

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 2, 2025
Chancellor Schmidt, Interim Provost Mike Carney and Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce president and CEO David Minor spoke to their family and friends, Chancellor's Office staff and local media.

Chancellor James Schmidt announces resignation

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 2, 2025
In the key of E: Assignments galore

In the key of E: Assignments galore

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 1, 2025
UW-Eau Claire’s a cappella groups were some of a number of groups within the Eau Claire Community to show their support for the continued services of The Sojourner House. Catholic Charities is currently working with the City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County leaders and the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce to avoid a reduction in services.

PHOTOS: UWEC a cappella groups host benefit concert

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
March 31, 2025
One of the routes of the walkthrough typically runs through Graham Avenue, a common housing area for UW-Eau Claire students.

UWEC will host annual Spring Community Walkthrough

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
March 13, 2025
Student Senate passes four reintroduced pieces of legislation

Student Senate passes four reintroduced pieces of legislation

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
March 13, 2025
In the key of E: Things are getting too real

In the key of E: Things are getting too real

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
March 11, 2025
Student Senate will vote on three new bills

Student Senate will vote on three new bills

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
March 5, 2025
In the key of E: A birthday to remember

In the key of E: A birthday to remember

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
March 5, 2025
Greg Heiselman, Mary Hoffman and Tracy Drier joined the SOS meeting on Feb. 19

Direct sustainability goals omitted from UWEC 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
February 26, 2025
In the key of E: Existential crisis mode

In the key of E: Existential crisis mode

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
February 26, 2025
Student Senate

Student Senate

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
February 26, 2025
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
February 19, 2025
Student Senate’s I.T. Commission is responsible for putting forth the annual technology survey. Simonet presented some of the surveys findings at the Feb. 10 senate meeting.

[Photo] UWEC tech survey receives passionate response

Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor
February 19, 2025
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
February 11, 2025
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
December 15, 2024
“The Execution of Lady Jane Grey,” a painting by Paul Delaroche.

Lady Jane Grey deserved better

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
December 15, 2024
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
November 28, 2024
Jenson poses in front of Einstein’s on one of her last days (Photo used with permission from UWEC Dining).

UW-Eau Claire wishes Becky Jenson farewell

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
November 20, 2024
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
November 20, 2024
The Pickle, a bar located on Water Street, is a short walk from campus.

Discussing college drinking culture

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
November 19, 2024
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
November 14, 2024
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
November 11, 2024
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
November 3, 2024
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 28, 2024
SOS provides free sustainable menstrual products to students

SOS provides free sustainable menstrual products to students

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 27, 2024
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz spoke about a range of topics including Midwest senators, voting importance, reproductive care and having a representative government.

VP candidate Tim Walz makes a stop in Eau Claire

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 27, 2024
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: FINNEAS and Billie Eilish

Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: FINNEAS and Billie Eilish

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 22, 2024
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 18, 2024
The department’s display case is one of few visible religious studies resources within the department. The department is located on the sixth floor of Hibbard Hall, which they shared with the university's sociology department. department.

[Photo] UW-Eau Claire cuts religious studies major

Story by Ruby Sonnek, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
The Glass Orchard is an apple orchard, glass studio and retail store located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

The Glass Orchard holds “Glass Pumpkin Patch Sale”

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 9, 2024
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 8, 2024
Wan often rides in the homecoming parade to represent the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. (Photo used with permission from Integrated Marketing and Communications, UW-Eau Claire.)

Eric Wan receives 2024 Blugold Spirit Award

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 8, 2024
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 2, 2024
The UW-Eau Claire campus has and continues to find ways to combat opioid misuse and overdose.

Fentanyl crisis overwhelms college campus overdose statistics

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 2, 2024
In the key of E

In the key of E

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
September 24, 2024
Book Club

Book Club

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
September 23, 2024
The UW-Eau Claire languages department offers classes in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Ojibwe language and Spanish.

German major to end at UWEC

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
May 9, 2024
Spec Sing Along Power Hour

Spec Sing Along Power Hour

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
May 7, 2024
The stage featured a number of changing lights and layers of backgrounds.

Shakespeare’s Macbeth takes the stage

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
May 2, 2024
2024 Devroy Fellow Jhett Sherry, CJ professor Pechulano Ngwe Ali, Washington Post journalist Patrick Marley and 2023 Devroy Fellow Maddie Kasper pose for a picture after the forum (left to right).

Annual Devroy Forum announces 2024 Devroy Fellow

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
May 1, 2024
A few books from my collection of all things family.

Nostalgialistic

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 28, 2024
The ‘80s classic is a staple in my household.

Cinephiles: ‘The Goonies’

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 23, 2024
Miss Chris spoke about her recollection of the friendship between her late husband and Robert Frost.

A celebration of friendship, Robert Frost and American poetry

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 17, 2024
HTHAZE reacting to the album “Calico” by Ryan Beatty.

HTHAZE is my best friend

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 11, 2024
Wisconsin early voting has already begun and voters can vote on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wisconsin Presidential Primary takes place on April 2

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
April 1, 2024
Elyse is obsessed with dark green, and if you can’t tell by her collage, loves filling empty space.

Tastemakers

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
March 12, 2024
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
March 5, 2024
EC Eats

EC Eats

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
February 29, 2024
Faye Wattleton and Hannah Luedtke discuss reproductive rights.

UWEC’s speaker series The Forum welcomes Faye Wattleton

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
February 21, 2024
The cover of “My Life With Words” features a picture of a younger Luebke reading a newspaper

Barbara F. Luebke on the release of her newest work “My Life With Words”

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
February 20, 2024
Each room was decorated specifically for Valentine’s Day.

Eau Claire takes on Valentine’s Day

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
February 20, 2024
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