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Madeline Fuerstenberg, the Editor-in-Chief; Bridget Kelley, the News Editor; and Rebecca Mennecke, the Managing Editor of The Spectator as they recently broke local news.

[Photo] The Suites: A semester in review

December 11, 2019
The Lazy Monk Brewery held its own German Christkindlmarkt. Multiple vendors set up booths outside of the brewery for the public to get the perfect holiday gift.

Christmas market comes to Eau Claire’s Lazy Monk Brewery

Story by Hayley Jacobson
December 9, 2019
Vendors and customers filled The Down to Earth Garden Center to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.

Junkin all the way offers vintage wares for the holidays

Story by Hayley Jacobson
November 18, 2019
Peoples’ opinions can be seen around campus on things like bulletin boards and even right here in the op/ed section.

Why it is important to let everyone talk

Story by Hayley Jacobson
November 13, 2019
Though cute, animals are a lot of responsibility.

All the costs that come with owning a pet

Story by Hayley Jacobson
October 23, 2019
“The white supremacist resurgence is driven in large part by the rise of the alt-right, the newest segment of the white supremacist movement,” the ADL said.

Racist acts are becoming more common across the country

Story by Hayley Jacobson
October 16, 2019
To celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, students, faculty, community members, and alumni gathered in the Ojibwe ballroom. Refreshments and music by Little Thunder was provided. Guest speakers took the stage to recognize and honor the land our university occupies and of Indigenous Peoples.

UW-Eau Claire acknowledges the university rests on Ojibwe land, vows to respect it

Story by Hayley Jacobson
October 16, 2019
Little Niagara, higher than normal after the snow melt in the spring of 2019.

Whether the weather should worry us

Story by Hayley Jacobson
October 2, 2019
Wendy Geniusz, a professor of languages at UW- Eau Claire, shares Ojibwe culture through hands on learning.

UW-Eau Claire professor teaches troubling history through tea

Story by Hayley Jacobson
September 25, 2019
Music Medley

Music Medley

Story by Hayley Jacobson
September 18, 2019
Pickleball teammates prepare to play for Pickapolooza.

Pickapalooza in the park

Story by Hayley Jacobson
September 11, 2019
Devine Intervention thanks the crowds for supporting the fundraiser.

Drag show held to raise money for charity

Story by Hayley Jacobson
September 11, 2019
Totalled motorcycle being loaded onto a trailer after being forced off the road by a distracted driver.

Distracted Driving: an epidemic

Story by Hayley Jacobson
September 5, 2019
BJ Hollars signed his new book with aid from an alien.

BJ Hollars celebrates release of his newest book

Story by Hayley Jacobson
September 4, 2019
From this neck of the woods

From this neck of the woods

Story by Hayley Jacobson
May 16, 2019
Should students be forced to choose between learning and living?

To pay or not to pay

Story by Hayley Jacobson
May 15, 2019
Over mother’s day weekend, the Chippewa Valley Theater Guild put on one of their most successful productions to date: “Mamma Mia,” Katie Schumacher, the director said.

Money, money, money! ‘Mamma Mia’ seats all sold out

Story by Hayley Jacobson
May 15, 2019
Rhubarb has gotten a bad rap in the past thanks to old myths about poisonous foods.

Rhubarb: not so poisonous after all

Story by Hayley Jacobson
May 8, 2019
The Blu$Gold Financial Management organization meets on Thursdays in McIntyre Library.

Financial literacy on campus

Story by Hayley Jacobson
May 1, 2019
Superheros are some of the original influencers of young children in media.

DC Comics versus Marvel: Who is the better superhero creator?

Story by Hayley Jacobson
April 24, 2019
Kelly Samuels connects with fans of her latest poetry publications.

Local poet performs reading and signing of her two latest works

Story by Hayley Jacobson
April 15, 2019
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