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
Evelyn Nelson

Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer

Evelyn Nelson is a third-year Journalism and Environment, Society and Culture student. This is her fifth semester on The Spectator. She enjoys fulfilling her dream of being a barista, at SHIFT Cyclery and Coffee Bar. Stop by for some great coffee and conversation!

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Patricia Loew, professor in the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, shares how her Indigenous identity shaped her experience as a broadcast journalist.

A new wave storytelling: the intersection between journalism and Indigenous identities

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
November 17, 2021
The news column “COVID on campus” posts relevant COVID-19 news every week for UWEC students.

COVID on campus

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 27, 2021
The news column “COVID on campus” posts relevant COVID-19 news every week for UWEC students.

COVID on campus

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 20, 2021
Doubles partners, Henderson and Franta, serve a tennis ball as they practice against their fellow teammates for their national tournament. Both place 2nd overall at the ITA tournament and will play at Berry College in Georgia for the national ITA competition.

Blugold Women’s tennis brings home the gold, heads to Georgia nationals

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 30, 2021
Students participate in the day’s activities and relax outdoors.

Turning a work day into a wellness day

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
May 1, 2021
Students and community members gather at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library to buy books on a warm spring day.

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

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
March 3, 2021
"Our mission is to protect everyone and anyone that are individuals who have taken on the title of being a member of WUF,” Jackie Buttafuoco, founder of Women Uniting and Fighting said.

A seat at the table

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
March 1, 2021
When Riverview Cafe doesn’t sound appealing, Midwest Meals prides itself on being a healthy alternative.

Eau Claire eats

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 18, 2021
Rossellin Gaitan, a second year student, discussed how the event took place during the Black History month.

Sit in for justice

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 17, 2021
Graphic by Bethany Mennecke

On the beat

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
November 18, 2020
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Spectator Songs

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson and Lea Kopke
November 5, 2020
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Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
November 4, 2020
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Campus wide survey reveals preparations for 2020 election

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 29, 2020
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Spectator Songs

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 26, 2020
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Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 19, 2020
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Spectator Songs

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 19, 2020
From the outdoor signage to the rare finds inside, there is something for everyone at Town & Country.

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Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 14, 2020
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Spectator Songs

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 12, 2020
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Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 8, 2020
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Spectator Songs

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 6, 2020
Spectator Songs

Spectator Songs

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson and Lauren Spierings
September 23, 2020
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Spec songs

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 22, 2020
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Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 16, 2020
Spec songs

Spec songs

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 15, 2020
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Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 9, 2020
A smartphone recording a woman playing guitar.

The future of music: Behind the digital screen

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
May 18, 2020

Thank you, professors 2019-2020

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
May 13, 2020
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Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
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

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
April 6, 2020
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April 6, 2020
Students in a band play instruments.

Music continues despite a quiet campus

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
March 25, 2020
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Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
March 25, 2020
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Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
March 9, 2020
Graphic by Hailey Thorsen

We pick three

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
March 4, 2020
The CIE program and Intercultural Immersion programs have canceled the upcoming summer of 2020 trips to both Italy and China, in addition to the cancelation of spring 2020 Italy and South Korea abroad trips.

COVID-19 global spread, hits local

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
March 4, 2020
The “Science of Empathy” discussion was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25. in the Davies center on campus. This event brought together practitioners from the Mayo Clinic of Eau Claire and professors from the Fine Arts department to share stories of empathy.

When empathy and education collide

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 26, 2020
UW-Eau Claire musicians at the Lakely

UW-Eau Claire musicians at the Lakely

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 20, 2020
The Trump administration and the U.S. Department of State have spoken with the government of Laos to instigate deportation toward Laotian and Hmong immigrants. The proposal will impact Hmong or Laotian individuals who are not citizens of the United States and have current orders of deportation issued against them.

Hmong and Laotian communities at risk

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 20, 2020
The novel coronavirus has the ability to spread within proximity of six feet. This transmission occurs through respiratory droplets, commonly known as a cough or sneezes.

Prejudice will not contain the coronavirus

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 19, 2020
The #BroomstickChallenge was first seen on Monday, Feb. 10. Through a viral tweet. The trend arose from NASA claims of it being the only day out of the year for a broom to stand completely upright.

#BroomstickChallenge educates social media on physics and center of gravity

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 12, 2020
Through a person-to-person case, the novel coronavirus can spread within a close proximity of six feet. This transmission occurs through respiratory droplets, most often when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Coronavirus: Wisconsin case elicits concern

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 10, 2020
It is common for children’s books, such as “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, to be checked out from the McIntyre Library.

McIntyre Library announces the top checked out books of 2019

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 5, 2020
Music Medley

Music Medley

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
December 12, 2019
The Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award was founded in 1994 through the UW System. This award honors women of color throughout the state of Wisconsin for their leadership and contributions within their community.

‘We have to do this together’

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
December 12, 2019
Small Business Saturday is only recognized once a year and takes place in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. burlap canvas

Small business everyday

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
December 4, 2019
On Nov. 11, UW-Eau Claire welcomed Veterans from the Appleton area to the Haas Fine Arts building to set up a display of artifacts from their services in Vietnam.

The service of our past and future

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
November 13, 2019
Business presenters from the D8 Venture app team give their pitch to the Swim with the Sharks judges panel and community audience.

Swim with the Sharks event promotes entrepreneurship

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
November 13, 2019
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, made several claims to cease the production of 2020 political ads on the app. This comes as a response to recent Facebook statements about not moderating political advertisements.

An end to political persuasions

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
November 6, 2019
Blue Boxer Arts held their Grand Re-Opening Celebration through an all day event on Nov. 2 at Tangled Up in Hue, their new location.

Tangled up in yarn crafts

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
November 4, 2019
This year, Halloween sales are expected to reach an average of 8.8 billion dollars, with 3.2 billion dollars spent on costumes alone.

Pursuit of the perfect costume

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 30, 2019
Jake Taylor, a fifth-year ceramics students, discusses pottery with Ned Gannon, an illustration professor at UW-Eau Claire.

Gallery showcases Native American heritage through pottery

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 23, 2019
President Trump hosted a campaign rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday Oct. 10. The rally was hosted in the Target Center and was aimed to present his goals for the 2020 election.

Hate speech in our communities

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 16, 2019
The Singing Statesmen sing “Black Muddy River” by Bruce Hornsby at the Varsity Night Live showcase. Choral member Sven Johnson was voted into Homecoming royalty that evening.

Varsity night live celebrates campus talent

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 16, 2019
Sniffleparty, a music group, performed at the Queer Concert. Sniffleparty’s singer is nonbinary and is also UW-Eau Claire graduate.

FreaQweek kicks off with live music event

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 10, 2019
Music Medley

Music Medley

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 10, 2019
The Acoustic Café is located on Barstow Street in downtown Eau Claire. The shop is known to have versatile seating arrangements alongside a rotating drink and pastry menu.

The Acoustic Café celebrates 25 years

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 2, 2019
The 24 hour show was held at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 in the Riverside Theatre of the Haas Fine Arts Center.

The Players perform on the clock

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 25, 2019
The 24 hour show was held at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 in the Riverside Theatre of the Haas Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] UW-Eau Claire professor teaches troubling history through tea

Story by Hayley Jacobson
September 25, 2019
The "Unusual Message" exhibit is on display through Oct. 2 and is free for the public in the Foster Gallery.

Foster Gallery features “Unusual Message”

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 18, 2019
Each Hydroflask water bottle ranges from 20 to 70 dollars depending on the size or style.

Reshape the reusable trend

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 18, 2019
With the launch of a new online website, Every Bitch Needs a Scrunchie showcases new ways to purchase locally.

Scrunchie sales and self-starters

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 12, 2019
As the Blugold Marching Band hosts “The Greatest Show,” members of the band prepare new and never-before-seen elements.

One mind, one purpose

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 11, 2019
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