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Class of 2015, where did the time go?

Class of 2015, where did the time go?

May 13, 2015
Student talent from different genres unite for one night

Student talent from different genres unite for one night

May 6, 2015
The current members of The Innocent Men, an a cappella group celebrating their 30th anniversary with a special anniversary concert this weekend.

Thirty years of music, memories and a pair of shoes

May 6, 2015
A PAINFUL CYCLE: Despite 16 students being injured on the campus hill while riding a bike since the 2010-11 school year, campus officials feel current gates are the safest option

Education and awareness the key to bike safety on Garfield Avenue hill

April 29, 2015
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Dancing toward a better life, one student at a time

April 29, 2015
Minneapolis-based musician Jourdan Myers performs “Fire Light”, the title song on her second album, “Ruin Me With Love,” Friday night at The Cabin.

Local talent at The Cabin ‘refreshes’ indie-alternative genre

April 22, 2015
Vinyl records still spin strong, make comeback in music industry

Vinyl records still spin strong, make comeback in music industry

April 15, 2015
UW-Eau Claire rallies against campus-wide discrimination

UW-Eau Claire rallies against campus-wide discrimination

April 1, 2015
“Buddy Up” campaign designed to promote student safety in warm weather

“Buddy Up” campaign designed to promote student safety in warm weather

March 18, 2015
A change 50 years in the making

A change 50 years in the making

March 10, 2015
Owners Ryan and Laura Bembnister pose behind the counter of The Goat Coffee House, ready and excited to help the next customer who walks through the door.

Coffee shop on Water Street celebrates anniversary, co-owner reflects on business

March 10, 2015
A new way to get dressed in the morning

A new way to get dressed in the morning

March 3, 2015
FILE PHOTO

Lakes vs. Rivers

March 3, 2015
Students learn about Chinese culture through festivities in classes

Students learn about Chinese culture through festivities in classes

February 26, 2015
A hands-on experience

A hands-on experience

February 18, 2015
Don’t let the winter blues keep you indoors

Don’t let the winter blues keep you indoors

February 17, 2015

Comedian Bo Burnham filled Zorn Arena with laughter Thursday

February 13, 2015
El Patio is set to open in a few weeks at its new location on Water Street. The old location, pictured here, holds memories for many UW-Eau Claire students.

Burritos, tequila and salsa dancing, oh my!

February 3, 2015
Macek

Singletons unite: Dating is not always worth the heartache

January 28, 2015
The woman behind the music

The woman behind the music

January 28, 2015
Macek

Cabaret in review

January 28, 2015
Aubry Reed, a senior, adds candy bars to the selection of food at Campus Harvest, the new food pantry at UW-Eau Claire.

University attempts to ease financial burden on students

December 10, 2014
ANNA MATEFFY / The Spectator - RHODES LESS TRAVELED: Tayo Sanders II is a materials science major at UW-Eau Claire. Because of his Rhodes Scholar honor, he has an opportunity to study at Oxford University

Rhodes to success

December 4, 2014
Explore your world, one camera lens at a time

Explore your world, one camera lens at a time

November 11, 2014
Submitted Photo

A dream is a wish your heart makes

November 11, 2014
A Bonner-fide good time

A Bonner-fide good time

November 10, 2014
from left to right: Steven, Derek and Drew. - Photo by Anna Mateffy

There’s an app for that

November 4, 2014

Local bands perform Volume One gallery to support university’s literary magazine

October 28, 2014

Author visits campus to speak about white racial identity

October 22, 2014
New swim and dive coach finds herself back in familiar territory

New swim and dive coach finds herself back in familiar territory

October 15, 2014

You’re amazing just the way you are

October 15, 2014
The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport was awarded a $150,000 grant to devise new marketing plans, Charity Speich, the airport manager, said.

Airport gets grant

October 8, 2014
Co-executive directors Ellen Mahaffy and Pam Forman introduce filmmaker blair dorsh-walther and guest start Renata Hill before the screening of dorosh-walthers documentary Out in the Night.

Bringing the darkness to light

October 2, 2014

The challenges and rewards of student internships

September 24, 2014
A scandalizing affair

A scandalizing affair

September 23, 2014
UW-Eau Claire professor BJ Hollars released his latest book earlier this month.

Drowning in the truth

September 15, 2014
Democracy 101

Democracy 101

September 11, 2014
Local group The Larry Past Trio performed at the Sounds Like Summer concert series July 27 in Phoenix Park.

Finding the rainbow in the rain

September 3, 2014

Directing class brings student talent, on and off the stage

May 7, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

Wisconsin ranks in top-10 for local food accessibility

April 30, 2014
Macek is a junior journalism major and Editor in Chief of The Spectator. Macek can be reached at macekkn@uwec.edu or @KatherineMacek.

In the 21st Century, segregation is still an issue

April 30, 2014
Landry is a senior journalism major and Editor in Chief of The Spectator. Landry can be reached at landrymm@uwec.edu or @MarthaLandryy.

Putting pressure on campuses to curb sexual assault

April 30, 2014
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A story of reflection was years in the making, wins award

April 30, 2014
SCHOOL SPIRIT: Seniors Brittany Schalow and Cassie Zopfi informed students about “The Power of And” branding campaign at the April 16 unveiling ceremony in the Davies Center. © 2014 Nate Beck, The Spectator

What’s your ‘And?’

April 24, 2014
RESEARCH TO REUSE: Northland College professor and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Nick Robertson, center, is collaborating with university staff to find a more sustainable way to reuse plastic. Submitted

Researchers develop sustainable plastic conversion method

April 23, 2014
RAISING AWARENESS: The display case on the first floor of Hibbard Humanities Hall shows students of Hmong heritage with signs refuting racial stereotypes. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson, The Spectator

Connecting the past to the present

April 23, 2014

Diagnosing certain disorders still problematic

April 23, 2014
PAINTING THE PICTURE: Senior Aaron Suggs performs as Allooloo, the lead character, in a practice before Skylines opening night Friday. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson, The Spectator

Use imagination, travel through time

April 16, 2014
DOOMSDAY: Dessa Darling is a writer, slam poet, hip-hop artist and general word-smith of the Doomtree Collective hailing from the Minneapolis hip-hop scene. © Bill Phelps

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

April 16, 2014
GREEN AT LAST: The fences around the campus mall in front of the brand-new Centennial Hall are expected to be removed in the earlier part of summer. For the first time since 2011, campus will not be under construction. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson

Almost back to normal

April 9, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

War of the prose

April 9, 2014
Landry is a senior journalism major and Editor in Chief of The Spectator. Landry can be reached at landrymm@uwec.edu or @MarthaLandryy.

Street harassment season

April 9, 2014
BROTHERLY COMPETITION: Joe Krause, top left, a junior at UW-Eau Claire, played youth hockey on the same team as his older brother, Pete Krause, right, and his younger brother, Adam Krause. Submitted

Lighting up the lamp

April 3, 2014
SPEAKING OUT: On Tuesday, about 30 students gathered for the Project Unbreakable event in Davies. They listened to stories about sexual assault and discussed rape culture. © 2014 Martha Landry

Taking notice of human struggles

April 3, 2014

Get to know Eau Claire: The Community Table

April 3, 2014
Card

National meet is head coach’s last, team brings home two all-american titles

March 27, 2014
CAPITAL BOUND: Eleven of the 19 DECA members qualified to attend the International Career Development Conference competition in Washington, D.C. this April. © 2014 Katy Macek

Planning for the future

March 27, 2014
Kamen

Keeping the legend alive

March 26, 2014

Making Changes

March 26, 2014

Mayhem with Martha

March 12, 2014

Floating through the valley

March 6, 2014
Submitted

Voter rally featuring Confluence supporters

March 5, 2014
Landry is a senior journalism major and Editor in Chief of The Spectator. She can be reached at landrymm@uwec.edu or @MarthaLandryy.

An Editor’s Note:

March 5, 2014
LISTENING: ECLIPSE workers like the one above work with children to build early childhood literacy in the Eau Claire area. Submitted

Can you hear me now?

March 5, 2014
Submitted: Jamie Hanson playing live with her group, Adelyn Roses album release show Saturday at House of Rock.

Adelyn Rose sophomore album features fresh tones

February 27, 2014

Spanking children teaches violence

February 26, 2014
The all-female cast closed Fridays performance standing together against violence towards women. © 2014 Katy Macek

Empowering stories bond onstage actresses

February 26, 2014

A stage for sexual assault stories

February 19, 2014
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UW-Eau Claire makes list of top alcohol and drug arrests

February 13, 2014

Tech in classroom not always distracting

February 12, 2014

An educated stance on education

February 12, 2014
Kevin Midthun, a woodcarver out of Eau Claire, showing off a mantle that he is currently working on. © 2014 Katy Macek

Shop ‘til you crawl

February 12, 2014

One month at a time

February 6, 2014

Making the important moments count

February 6, 2014
Centenial Hall had its grand opening on Wednesday, where students and community members alike could get tours of the building and enjoy beverages and snacks. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson.

Centennial Hall dedicated; technology use highlighted

February 6, 2014

Life support is not death support

January 29, 2014

Welcome back Blugolds

January 23, 2014
Mary Beth Hipple, UW-Eau Claire senior, poses for a photo at Machu Picchu in Peru, South America. Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world. © 2014 Martha Landry.

Breaking the barriers of language

January 23, 2014

Campus workout facilities free for first week

January 23, 2014

A hopeful heroin fix

January 23, 2014
Civil Rights Pilgrimage students took a swamp tour outside of New Orleans on Jan. 9 to immerse themselves in the local culture. © 2014 Martha Landry.

Active learning opportunities create more than memories

January 23, 2014

Remembering Nelson Mandela

December 12, 2013

Eau Claire shifts gears

December 5, 2013

Swimming finds groove against conference foes

December 5, 2013

Diversity begins with the individual

December 4, 2013

Professional bullies

November 21, 2013

Transit center in need of face lift

November 21, 2013

No room for nurses

November 21, 2013
A personalized performace

A personalized performace

November 20, 2013

Dating in the 21st Century

November 14, 2013

Spring break that won’t break the bank

November 14, 2013
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