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
Liz Curtin

Liz Curtin, Staff Writer

Liz Curtin is a second-year journalism student and this is her fourth semester at The Spectator. Her favorite movie is “The Eternals” and in her spare time she likes to question her existence.

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The best part about ‘Sinners’ is the impeccable performances from Michael B. Jordan and Michael C. Jordan. (Photo from to Proximity Media)

Cinephiles: ‘Sinners’: An almost musical

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
May 8, 2025
While some students are leaving the forensics team, they will still have a chance to attend a final dinner with their teammates.

The UWEC forensics team celebrates a successful season

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
May 7, 2025
5th Hammer will perform next on June 19 at 2 Roots.

5th Hammer performs at 2 Roots

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 29, 2025
This photo features my story's three most important elements: dice, gifts and Romey.

Quarter Muncher: Christmas dice game

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 21, 2025
The Honors Student Council (HSC) and the Student Office of Sustainability (SOS) organized an Earth Day Cleanup from 9 am to noon on April 12. Members of the Student Office of Sustainability are helping clean up Eau Claire.

Students, organizations participate in Earth Day Cleanup

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 21, 2025
Attacker Kaia Hollingsworth mid-game. Hollingsworth makes up six of the teams attackers for their team of 20. (Photo used with permission from Chico La Barbera)

Blugold Lacrosse defeats Southwestern University

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 16, 2025
My mom and I sat down to enjoy the recipes I spent all day making. This photo shows all recipes from the article except for the lemon posset. This photo was taken by my dad, Bob Curtin.

EC Eats: The trials and tribulations of trendy TikTok recipes

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 13, 2025
This photo is from the Xbox store and showcases five of the main characters in its art. The only one missing is the best character, Karlach. (Photo from Xbox.com)

Quarter Muncher: I don’t know what I’m doing in Baldur’s Gate 3

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 8, 2025
Lathrop said that, outside of playing Softball, she has had previous experiences in basketball and soccer, which honed her teamwork skills. (Photo from Blugold Athletics)

Athlete of the Week: Paige Lathrop shares the secrets to her softball success

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025
Construction is still underway at the upcoming Science and Health Sciences building where the new planetarium will be located.

An Update on the UWEC planetarium

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
March 7, 2025
I will admit that despite finding the film boring at points, the costume is impressive and stands out in the flick. (Photo from Disney)

Cinephiles: ‘Captain America: Brave New World”

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
February 25, 2025
Vande Zande said the craft swap table can be used by any student looking to pick up or drop off unutilized craft supplies.

Examining changes coming to UWEC Makerspace

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
Fourth-year Blugold Jared Stricker on the mat. Stricker won his fourth conference title in his weight class. Photo by Olivia Stricker

Blugold takes second at WIAC wrestling championships

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025
Last year, UW-Eau Claire's celebration of Black History Month featured the Black History Month Gala.

What to expect from Black History Month at UWEC

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
February 13, 2025
The Foster Gallery shows art from eight different artists depicting or interpreting disabilities and is open everyday until March 5.

‘Beyond the Gaze – Representing Disability in Contemporary’

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
This tree near the Kiyo-mizu Dera Temple reflects the fast-approaching fall season and eventual end of my study abroad program.

Across The Pond: A reflection on studying abroad in Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
The Kyoto aquarium offers dolphin shows in the outdoor dolphin stadium.

Across The Pond: Japan trip restaurant review

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
This photo was taken near the beginning of the Fushimi-Inari paths and is one of the few images I could get without people in the shot.

Across The Pond: Fushimi-Inari Taisha

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024
The rooftop Japanese Garden was the most peaceful place in the Solaniwa Onsen and I wish my mom could have visited it with me.

Across The Pond: Solaniwa Onsen

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
My friend Nathan and I visited Kinopio’s Cafe and each ordered a meal and a dessert.

Across The Pond: Universal Studios Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
November 14, 2024
One of Nara’s whimsical deer stands in a lake before taking a drink.

Across The Pond: Touring around Nara and the Nara Park

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
November 7, 2024
The Moss Garden of Resonating Microcosms at teamLab Planets Tokyo changes colors when visitors interact with the exhibit.

Across The Pond: A weekend in Tokyo

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
Theatergoers crowded the stairwell before and after the performances at the Takarazuka Grand Theater.

Across The Pond: The Takarazuka Grand Theater

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
I ordered a parfait and cookie from the Bear Paw Cafe and was able to enjoy these treats next to cute decor and bear plushes.

Across The Pond: My visit to the Bear Paw Cafe

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
Many tourists visit the Namba Yasaka Shrine to see the lion head stage.

Across The Pond: My visit to Namba Station and Dotonbori

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
I ordered an iced latte from the “Delicious in Dungeon” cafe with foam art of Laios fighting a dragon.

Across The Pond: Spending responsibly is harder than I thought

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024
My visit to Donguri, an official Studio Ghibli merchandise store in Osaka.

Across the Pond: Monitoring my spending in Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
Outlook of Hirakata from the Kansai Gaidai Gotenyama Campus Global Town.

Across the Pond: Eau Claire student winging it in Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
Blugolds focused on rebounding and defending against the Warriors. (Photo by Chico La Barbera, used with permission from Blugold Athletics)

UWEC women’s basketball falls to Lutheran College

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
December 16, 2023
EC Eats

EC Eats

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
Students enjoying time with a therapy dog on campus (photo from the UWEC website)

Exploring the human cat-bond project held by Pet Partners

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
December 10, 2023
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
Court is in session with Queer Prom court posing for a photo to commemorate their election. (Photo used with permission from Kallie Friede)

Queer Prom honors late student

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
November 24, 2023
On Washington and State, discussions were had on the safety of the intersection.

IGA Community Walk allows UWEC students and Eau Claire officials to communicate

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
A scene from Bullet Train with actors Brian Tyree Henry and Brad Pitt. (Photo from Sony Pictures)

Cinephiles: ‘Bullet Train’ and ‘Snowpiercer’

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
Attendees ask questions and receive answers from panelists.

The Community panel discusses effects of incarceration

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Mary Alys Bednerek discusses a piece of her artwork in front of the audience.

African Dinner: Africa’s Future held by African Student Association

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
The cast of The Laramie Project uses projection screens but minimal sets to tell their story.

‘The Laramie Project’ remembers Matthew Shepard 

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
Women’s volleyball team rejoices after win

Blugolds defeat Eagles at women’s volleyball home match

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
The College Of New Jersey is working with UW-Eau Claire in addition to many other universities

UWEC forms partnership with The College of New Jersey

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
EC Eats

EC Eats

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Brianna Bateman has run a shearing business with her partner for the last two years.

Thursdays at the U hosts ‘Shearing Delight’

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 11, 2023
Blugolds race alongside several teams in home invite

Blugold cross country teams compete with over 20 teams in Blugold Invite

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
Blugolds lose to Hawks in Women’s Tennis match

Blugolds lose to Hawks in Women’s Tennis match

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
The Blugold forensics team sends two team members to the Interstate Oratory Association Contest

The Blugold forensics team wraps up their season

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Walter Johnson goes over his history with baseball and how he got here

Walter Johnson crowned Athlete of the Week

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
Cinephiles

Cinephiles

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
Players hoping to beef up their defense. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Blugold baseball team wins one of four games this past weekend

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
The event's venue.

A barrel of laughs from Clear Water Comedy

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
Members of the Student Senate before voting on the BCDT package.

2023-24 BCDT funding package approved

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
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