The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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The annual festival allowed students to de-stress amidst the chaos of finals.

UAC Springfest: ‘Giving back to students’

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
May 9, 2018
The movie follows Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson through her senior year of high school and has been lauded as one of the best films of 2017.

A preview of ‘Lady Bird’

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
May 9, 2018
The new eight-court facility on Menomonie Street was made possible by a donation from the Menard family.

John & Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center garners a variety of responses from the community

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
The orchestra, under the direction of conductor Nobuyoshi Yasuda, performed the works of composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Antonín Dvořák.

A spring symphony

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Keeping dogs on leashes in crowds is a good way to respect others’ boundaries without having to leave your puppy at home.

Providing proper training is a responsibility of dog ownership

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
April 24, 2018
Tony Evers, a democratic gubernatorial candidate, spoke of his stance on public education and other issues in an event organized by the UW-Eau Claire College Democrats.

Gubernatorial candidate speaks with students

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
April 16, 2018
The Eau Claire farmers market, Just Local Food, and various restaurants are several options where local food is available for purchase and consumption.

Think local

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
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Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
Blugolds gymnasts Tori Erickson, Hannah Lewis, Ashley Benes and Megan Fayler qualified for nationals.

‘A once in a lifetime experience’

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
A combination of cello music, photography and spoken word paid tribute to the lives lost and promoted a message of tolerance.

‘Unearthing Family Secrets’

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
UW-Stevens Point is the most recent Wisconsin public university to announce it’s plans to cut back on several programs in the humanities.

In Memory of the Humanities

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
The exhibit features oil paintings and sketches that will be on display at The Volume One Gallery until April 28.

‘Phy-Psy-Cal’ exhibit is a surrealist take on human emotion

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
March 12, 2018
Last Saturday’s show at the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild highlighted the improvisational abilities of both groups of performers.

Backwards Thinkers Society and RunnerUp Comedy Troupe present “Let’s Improv!”

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
Teams of fundraisers took the plunge into icy water last Sunday at Half Moon Beach after raising thousands of dollars to benefit Special Olympics athletes.

Annual ‘Polar Plunge’ raises money for Special Olympics Wisconsin

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
The Blugolds will be entering the WIAC playoffs seeded at No. 2 after a victory against UW-River Falls.

Women’s hockey conquers UW-River Falls in final regular season game

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
Market attendees enjoyed a variety of local art, merchandise and entertainment from various artists and vendors in the Eau Claire area.

UW-Eau Claire College Feminists hosts first ever ‘Palentine’s Day’ Market

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
The fashion illustrations of “Bread and Roses” and the floral-themed art of “Choix Roses: les Deux” work in combination as a homage to political activist Rose Schneiderman.

Galaudet Gallery showcases the art of fashion design in ‘Bread and Roses’ exhibition

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
This student-run publication gives Blugolds and community members the opportunity to express their opinions and share their art.

‘The Flipside’ allows students’ voices to be heard

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018
Students perform to generate scholarship money and gain musical experience while paying tribute to important Americans.

Cabaret Performances Presents “American Legends”

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
SUBMITTED UW-Eau Claire meal dollars do not transfer over to the next semester, forcing students to either spend their money or lose it.

A State of Decline

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
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