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Senior Maggie Jackson (left) and Staff Writer Hailey Novak (right) pose for a photo. The two frequently spend time together to celebrate their friendship.

Female Friendships aren’t fostered on Instagram

December 6, 2016
According to the National Center for Health Research, the IUD is the number one form of birth control used by gynecologists in the U.S. and is ideal for those who don’t want the burden of making their contraception a part of their regular schedule.

Amid threats against Planned Parenthood, some advice for getting an IUD

November 29, 2016
Alex DeLakis (left), event organizer and Q2 facilitar, speaks to the crowd gathered to honor the lives lost to anti-trans violence at the Unitarian Universalist church on Barstow St. Monday night.

Social work students advocate against anti-trans violence

November 16, 2016
Staff Writer Hailey Novak celebrates Friendsgiving with roommates Jordan Conlon and Coral Managan at their college apartment around the holidays.

Lonely Thanksgivings, college style

November 15, 2016
College student millennials crowd Einstein Bagels in Centennial Hall to sip coffee while working through the busiest time of the semester.

Give millennials credit where credit is due

November 1, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

November 1, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

October 25, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

October 18, 2016
Novak stands on the sidewalk with Marina Keegan’s book, “The Opposite of Loneliness” in hand. The book made her realize that happiness is more than a checklist.

[PHOTO] Happiness as a destination: the road to self-comparison

October 5, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

October 5, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

September 27, 2016
Great Debate

Great Debate

September 20, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

September 13, 2016

Ask Away

September 7, 2016
The truth about comfort zones

The truth about comfort zones

March 9, 2016
Welcoming wanderlust: because life is too short to live in one place

Welcoming wanderlust: because life is too short to live in one place

December 9, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

November 24, 2015
The Forum series brings filmmaker to campus to talk about digital privacy

The Forum series brings filmmaker to campus to talk about digital privacy

November 19, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

November 18, 2015
Caught red handed

Caught red handed

November 11, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

November 4, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

October 28, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

October 21, 2015
Community event encourages people to share their stories

Community event encourages people to share their stories

October 15, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

October 14, 2015
Unexpected research opportunity gives Blugold student a chance to present internationally recognized discoveries

Unexpected research opportunity gives Blugold student a chance to present internationally recognized discoveries

October 7, 2015
From single to settled down-the perils of college dating

From single to settled down-the perils of college dating

October 7, 2015
Blugolds.com

Blugold swim and dive teams looking to upset competition and snag a conference title

October 1, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

September 30, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

September 23, 2015
Ian Wetzel, senior environmental public health major

Memories in focus: stories about why we are how we are

September 17, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

September 16, 2015
Eau Claire students Kelsey Rolefson and Emily Johnson hunt for clues to escape the Pink Panther in Paris room at Tactical Escape 101.

Ready, Set, Escape

September 9, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

September 9, 2015
Novak

Social Silence

September 3, 2015
Pictured left to right are freshmen roommates Meagan Strebig and Kiya Bjorge bonding in their room at America’s Best Value Inn

Dorm “buyouts” mean fewer freshmen living in hotels

September 3, 2015
So much change in such little time

So much change in such little time

May 13, 2015
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Great Debate

May 13, 2015
Matt Hires sings to the crowd at The Cabin on Friday.

Acoustic guitar performance takes over The Cabin Friday night

May 6, 2015
Being labeled as “chill” now the ultimate compliment given to gals

Being labeled as “chill” now the ultimate compliment given to gals

May 6, 2015
Don’t fear feminism without first understanding it

Don’t fear feminism without first understanding it

April 29, 2015
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Hailey Novak