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Evelyn Nelson, Currents Editor

Evelyn Nelson is a second-year Journalism and Spanish student. This is her fourth semester on The Spectator. She enjoys going for walks in the forest, coffee and sharing her collages (ask her about them).

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Students participate in the day’s activities and relax outdoors.

Turning a work day into a wellness day

May 1, 2021
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[Photo] ‘Friends of the Library’ sell used books to promote renovation funds

March 16, 2021
Katherine Thomas RAs were relocated to Aspenson-Mogensen and joined their staff for the 2021 spring semester. Both RA staffs are now required to do additional rounds at each of the quarantine isolation halls.

The concern for university housing continues

March 3, 2021

A seat at the table

March 1, 2021
Eau Claire eats

Eau Claire eats

February 18, 2021
Rossellin Gaitan, a second year student, discussed how the event took place during the Black History month.

Sit in for justice

February 17, 2021
Graphic by Bethany Mennecke

On the beat

February 2, 2021
Alejandra Serna, said she has experienced a lack of representation first-hand at UW-Eau Claire. Her research project, “A Walk in Her Shoes: How Women of Color Navigate a Predominantly White Institution,” aims to raise awareness of student voices on campus.

Through the voice of others, she found her own

December 10, 2020
Madison Dier, founder of Madcraftin, holds the first embroidery outline for her “Normalize Normal Bodies Series.” The series highlights Dier’s personal acceptance of body image and an inspiration for her customer following.

Embroidery series fosters message of inclusivity

December 8, 2020
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November 18, 2020
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.

UW-Eau Claire students still voice safety concerns

November 18, 2020
Spectator Songs

Spectator Songs

November 11, 2020
Eau Claire is one of 12 counties in the state of Wisconsin which won the Democratic majority in the 2020 presidential election. The election was held on Nov. 3 and Wisconsin’s results were declared Nov. 4.

Wisconsin voters flip state blue

November 5, 2020
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November 4, 2020
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Campus wide survey reveals preparations for 2020 election

October 29, 2020
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Spectator Songs

October 26, 2020
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October 21, 2020
Alok Vaid-Menon, a gender-nonconforming writer and performance artist, spoke to the UWEC campus about challenges with race, gender binaries and current politics.

Living against the gender binary

October 21, 2020
The Devil’s Punchbowl is a 10-15 minute drive outside of downtown Menomonie, where there are a variety of hiking paths and waterfalls to explore.

Weekend shenanigans

October 19, 2020
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Spectator Songs

October 19, 2020
From the outdoor signage to the rare finds inside, there is something for everyone at Town & Country.

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October 19, 2020
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October 14, 2020
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Spectator Songs

October 12, 2020
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October 8, 2020
Three plots of land were planted with trees on Bolinger Fields as a part of a transnational garden study.

Trees: a study on the root of climate change

October 8, 2020
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Spectator Songs

October 6, 2020
Spectator Songs

Spectator Songs

September 30, 2020
Event organizers Stephanie Hoeksema, Jacksen Wolff and Maja Samec stand outside of Schofield Hall after the “Cops off Campus: Dare to Divest” rally. The group posted messages onto Chancellor James C. Schmidt’s office.

Rally dares to divest police department

September 24, 2020
Additional responsibilities for resident assistants include six additional front desk work hours allegedly without pay and no hazard pay when responding to COVID-19 related incidents.

The pressing concern in university housing

September 23, 2020
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Spec songs

September 22, 2020
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September 16, 2020
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Spec songs

September 15, 2020
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September 9, 2020
A smartphone recording a woman playing guitar.

The future of music: Behind the digital screen

May 18, 2020

Thank you, professors 2019-2020

May 13, 2020
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May 4, 2020
The letter earned grade will depend on whether a student can receive a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade. Letters A through C will receive a U and awarded credit, whereas letters C- through F will receive a U and no credit.

Understand academics, a game of telephone

May 1, 2020
Eau Claire newsletters said the number of confirmed cases in the city have remained at 21 individuals for the past week since April 14. City residents have expressed concern with the extension of Wisconsin’s Safer-At-Home order, yet see the effects of social distancing.

Flatten the curve, slow and steady

April 23, 2020
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April 20, 2020
Ben Holmen and other Eau Claire volunteers possess the 3D printing resource at their own home or campus building, allowing them to make face shields in a shorter amount of time to quickly distribute.

Building face shields, building community

April 14, 2020
Sara Lassila is a supervisor for the department of Laboratory Medicine and Technology at Mayo Clinic. She graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 2005.

Alum brings service to community

April 6, 2020
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