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About 6,600 students live off campus at UW-Eau Claire. Most of their leases end on May 25, leaving them homeless until June 1.

‘Homeless week’ causes many UW-Eau Claire students to sleep in cars, tents and on friends’ couches

Story by Emilee Wentland
May 1, 2019
Experts and amateurs alike hit the dancefloor, gliding and twirling to live orchestral or jazz music.

SLIDESHOW: Davies Student Center transforms into Austrian ballroom for the 45th annual Viennese Ball

Story by Emilee Wentland and Taylor Reisdorf
April 15, 2019
The Tator

The Tator

Story by Emilee Wentland
April 10, 2019
Hippo Campus — a St. Paul-based band made up of Jake Luppen, Whistler Allen, Zach Sutton, Nathan Stocker and DeCarlo Jackson — was this year’s campus concert series headliner.

Hippo Campus came to campus

Story by Emilee Wentland
April 8, 2019
Menstrual cramps hurt a lot more than this woman is depicting. In fact, a doctor in London says the pain can be as bad as that of a heart attack.

Monthly cycle, monthly pain

Story by Emilee Wentland
April 3, 2019
Wondering where to recycle old plastic bags on campus? McIntyre Library’s new plastic bag recycling program offers locals the ability to get rid of old plastic and repurpose it.

McIntyre Library kicks off plastic bag recycling drive

Story by Emilee Wentland
April 1, 2019
February’s record-breaking snowfall made for an excess of school cancellations in neighboring school districts.

Snow days make for complications for UWEC student teachers

Story by Emilee Wentland
March 13, 2019
Hippo Campus performs at a concert at UW-River Falls in May 2018.

Hippo Campus is coming to campus

Story by Emilee Wentland
March 11, 2019
After a record-setting 53.7 inches of snow last month, February beat out Eau Claire’s month-long snowfall record of 35.3 inches.

Students share experiences in February record-breaking snowfall

Story by Emilee Wentland
March 4, 2019
Local 21-year-old realizes elder status, tries to get hip with the kids

Local 21-year-old realizes elder status, tries to get ‘hip with the kids’

Story by Emilee Wentland
March 4, 2019

Eau Claire ‘hole in the wall’ for comedy, scene expanding locally

Story by Emilee Wentland
February 20, 2019
Emilee Wentland poses in front of tulips at Keukenhof fields in The Netherlands in April of 2017.

Tourists should not be criticized for visiting cities

Story by Emilee Wentland
February 6, 2019
Cullen Ryan announces plans for future “Loud Secrets” events. The next Loud Secrets is set for 7 p.m. Monday, March 4 at The Venue.

Loud Secrets draws comics, poets

Story by Emilee Wentland
February 5, 2019
Ballin on a Budget

Ballin’ on a Budget

Story by Emilee Wentland, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2018
UW-Eau Claire students in need have access to the Campus Harvest Food Pantry with nothing more than their student I.D. and a signature.

Food insecurity evident among college students at UWEC

Story by Emilee Wentland, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2018
Elvessa sings and plays guitar Monday night at The Plus.

Women’s Night at The Plus showcases local poets, singers and comics

Story by Emilee Wentland , Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2018
New university system requires phone verification, blood sacrifice

New university system requires phone verification, blood sacrifice

Story by Emilee Wentland, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2018
UWEC student to publish collection of works, hold release show at Dotters Books

UWEC student to publish collection of works, hold release show at Dotters Books

Story by Emilee Wentland, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2018
Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke of the importance of voting before the election this week.

[Photo] Tony Evers visits UWEC

November 7, 2018
In this photo from staff files, the Blugold Marching Band plays a few songs for the crowd at the new Garfield Avenues opening celebration. BMB will hold a concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Pablo Center at the Confluence.

[Photo] Vigor in the Valley

November 1, 2018
Promoting Positivity

Promoting Positivity

Story by Emilee Wentland, Editor-in-chief
October 24, 2018
Great Debate

Great Debate

Story by Emilee Wentland and Timothy Spierings
October 24, 2018
A celebration Thursday marked the official completion of the Garfield Avenue construction and Chippewa River Terrace.

[Photo] Garfield Avenue is finally complete

October 23, 2018
Promoting Positivity

Promoting Positivity

Story by Emilee Wentland, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2018
Promoting positivity

Promoting positivity

Story by Emilee Wentland, Editor-in-chief
September 12, 2018
Promoting Positivity

Promoting Positivity

Story by Emilee Wentland, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2018
Great Debate: Big Time Rush vs. One Direction

Great Debate: Big Time Rush vs. One Direction

Story by Emilee Wentland and Nicole Bellford
May 8, 2018
Im heated

I’m heated

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor
April 24, 2018
Protesters carried signs and chanted to get their voices heard about gun reform.

Students march around campus to mark Columbine shooting anniversary, protest gun laws

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing editor
April 24, 2018
Im heated

I’m heated

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor
April 18, 2018
Im heated

I’m heated

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor
April 10, 2018
Comedian Amanda Seales reacts to author Steve Santagati telling her he’s more of an expert on women than she is.

In an effort to belittle women, men ‘mansplain’ things to them

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor
April 4, 2018
Im heated

I’m heated

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor
March 27, 2018
Im heated

I’m heated

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor
March 6, 2018
In lieu of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Women’s Resource Center is hosting an open house to recognize the resource center’s opening.

UW-Eau Claire to celebrate a ‘robust’ Women’s History Month

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor
February 28, 2018

I’m heated

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor
February 20, 2018
I’m heated

I’m heated

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor
February 7, 2018
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
December 11, 2017
Ed board

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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
December 11, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
December 4, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
December 4, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
November 27, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
November 20, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
November 20, 2017
Student doesn’t tell anyone she’s vegan, wins award

Student doesn’t tell anyone she’s vegan, wins award

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
November 20, 2017

The Spectator: Behind the scenes

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
November 16, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
November 13, 2017
Last week, the United States became the only country not signed with the Paris Agreement.

United States now the only country to not sign Paris Agreement

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
November 13, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
November 13, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
November 6, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 30, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 30, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 24, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 23, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 16, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 16, 2017
An Eau Claire community member posted this photo of the signs late Saturday night on Facebook.

Vulgar signs displayed over Homecoming weekend raise concern across community

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 13, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 9, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 9, 2017
Katelyn Larson’s internship at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) turned into a job the following year.

Senior organizational communication student planned festivals for Academy of Country Music

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 4, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 2, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
October 2, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
September 25, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
September 25, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
September 18, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
September 18, 2017
A new veganing

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
September 11, 2017
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Ed Board

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
September 11, 2017
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Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
September 4, 2017
Vegan-friendly foods, besides nuts, use significantly less water to produce than meat, eggs and dairy.

A new veganing

Story by Emilee Wentland, Op/Ed Editor
September 4, 2017
Throughout his campaign, many Trump supporters would chant “Build that wall,” referring to Trump’s plan to build a wall on the Mexican border. This section of the plan reiterates those plans. (Submitted)

Trump’s 100-Day Plan: part five

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016
For years, protests have erupted all over the country between groups who are pro-life and pro-choice.

Ohio’s ‘heartbeat bill’ would take away women’s rights to their bodies

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
Throughout his campaign, many Trump supporters would chant “Build that wall,” referring to Trump’s plan to build a wall on the Mexican border. This section of the plan reiterates those plans. (Submitted)

Trump’s 100-Day Plan: part four

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
December 8, 2016
Victoria’s Secret Angels have strict diets and workout routines in order to maintain their figures and walk every year. Dimitirios Kambouris, who took this photo, has been photographing the show since 2002.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show enforces unrealistic standards for women

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
December 7, 2016
Throughout his campaign, many Trump supporters would chant “Build that wall,” referring to Trump’s plan to build a wall on the Mexican border. This section of the plan reiterates those plans. (Submitted)

Trump’s 100-Day Plan: part three

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
November 30, 2016
Great Debate

Great Debate

Story by Parker Reed and Emilee Wentland
November 29, 2016
Throughout his campaign, many Trump supporters would chant “Build that wall,” referring to Trump’s plan to build a wall on the Mexican border. This section of the plan reiterates those plans. (Submitted)

Trump’s 100-Day Plan: part two

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
November 22, 2016
Throughout his campaign, many Trump supporters would chant “Build that wall,” referring to Trump’s plan to build a wall on the Mexican border. This section of the plan reiterates those plans. (Submitted)

Trump’s 100-Day Plan: part one

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
Attendees dressed in costume and danced to jazz-inspired music performed by UW-Eau Claire jazz ensembles.

Bringing the ‘20s to Eau Claire

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
Senior middle Jocelyn Etten kicks the ball at Bollinger Fields.

Blugolds land victory against Blue Devils

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
October 31, 2016
Filthy Animals, dressed in their Halloween costumes, performed Friday night at The Cabin.

Funk-inspired indie band performs at The Cabin

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
October 31, 2016
Hillary Clinton laughs at Donald Trump’s jokes about her at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner

Light-hearted jokes become bitter insults at Al Smith Dinner

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
Kiri Salinas, a journalism student, is co-hosting Blugold Radios newest show Bridge Talks.

Blugold Radio debuts new show to connect campus and community

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
Each of the members of the Wisconsin Brass Quintet pose with their instruments.

UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Brass Quintet performed in Eau Claire

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
Great Debate

Great Debate

Story by Stephanie Smith and Emilee Wentland
October 5, 2016
Tom “Shanty” Reidinger makes his acceptance speech beside the other 2016 inductees.

Blugold Hall of Fame inducts seven athletes in the class of 2016

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
October 4, 2016
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