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

All content by Meghan Hosely
Although race day didn’t go exactly as planned for junior Jalen Thomas, he said he’s learned the value of training, persistence and community.

Trying something new

Story by Meghan Hosely, Freelancer
May 5, 2016
Senior Alex Arendt, who played for the Blugolds football team, was one of the many student-athletes who saw limited time for their respected teams.

Put me in, coach

Story by Meghan Hosely, Freelancer
March 10, 2016
On saturday mornings, students and community members gather in Haas Fine Arts Center before hitting the trails around Eau Claire. The routes typically take students along parts of the Chippewa River State Trail.

Return of the dynamic duo

Story by Meghan Hosely, Freelancer
February 24, 2016
Steven Schimmel, Ryan Mugan and Christian Leitner, pictured in the campus mall, have participated in the Blugolds Cross Country program for their entire collegiate careers. Throughout their time with the team, theyve not only become more disciplined in practice, but have focused on leading healthy lifestyles to improve.

A trip down memory lane

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
December 10, 2015
With finals looming, students are finding extra time throughout the day to study, including their lunch hours.

Making the grade

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
December 2, 2015
Cross country hosts 2nd annual City Wells 5K

Cross country hosts 2nd annual City Wells 5K

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
October 29, 2015
Uncovering history

Uncovering history

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
October 29, 2015
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Cross country successful at UW-Oshkosh

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
October 22, 2015
Cross country runners Kelsey Jaeger, Matt Cooper and Lucy Ramquist all have learned throughout their years to be cautious with injury instead of pushing through pain.

Learning to be safe rather than sorry

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
October 15, 2015
Optimistic start for Blugold cross country

Optimistic start for Blugold cross country

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
September 24, 2015
“Gone Girl” in review

“Gone Girl” in review

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
September 23, 2015
A different kind of course

A different kind of course

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
September 17, 2015
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The Great Debate

Story by Austin Mai and Meghan Hosely
September 17, 2015
The Blugold women’s cross country team runs in a tight pack at the beginning of their race at the annual Blugold Alumni Meet this past weekend.

Striding into the season

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
September 10, 2015
Junior Ryan Mugan took 10th at the NCAA national meet Saturday in Mason, Ohio. His team came in seventh.

Reaching new heights

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
September 3, 2015
What I would tell my past self

What I would tell my past self

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
September 2, 2015
Recognizing excellence

Recognizing excellence

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
May 14, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
May 13, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
May 6, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
April 22, 2015
Mens and womens tennis head coach Tom Gillman practices drills with the womens team at practice.

Balancing between work and play

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
April 15, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
April 15, 2015

Students stand for freedom

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
April 9, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
April 8, 2015
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[Photo] Finding success down South

Story by Trent Tetzlaff, Copy Editor
April 2, 2015
Junior Julia Stedman traveled to UW-La Crosse this past weekend to compete in the Division III national gymnastics meet. She earned second team All-American honors, tying for ninth place in both the floor exercise and vault events.

An All-American performance

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
April 1, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
April 1, 2015
Gilbertson

A memorable experience

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
April 1, 2015
Falling short

Falling short

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
March 19, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
March 17, 2015
More than rules and write-ups

More than rules and write-ups

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
March 11, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
March 10, 2015
Propelling forward to nationals

Propelling forward to nationals

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
March 4, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
March 3, 2015
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Gymnasts top Gustavus Adolphus Friday night

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
February 21, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
February 25, 2015
Turning a corner for the better

Turning a corner for the better

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
February 18, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
February 17, 2015
Blugolds surge past Hamline

Blugolds surge past Hamline

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
February 16, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
February 11, 2015
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Glamour gets it: silence your inner mean girl

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
February 3, 2015
Searching for confidence and perfected routines

Searching for confidence and perfected routines

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
January 29, 2015
Tori Erickson competes for the Blugolds last weekend. Erickson tied for second on the balance beam.

Blugolds edged out by Warriors

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
January 26, 2015
Finding someone new

Finding someone new

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
December 10, 2014
Senior Hannah Leary tutors sophomore Nancy Lor once a week in the Academic Skills Center in the subject actuarial science. The two have been meeting during the course of the semester.  - Photo by Meghan Hosely

Breaking the habit

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
December 4, 2014
What’s a “perfect body”?

What’s a “perfect body”?

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
December 2, 2014
Former state champion Darin Lau has turned in the fastest time for a freshman in school history this year. He will be running at nationals this weekend.

Fearless and fast freshman

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
November 19, 2014
The Great Debate

The Great Debate

Story by Ellis Williams and Meghan Hosely
November 18, 2014
Left to right, Cronin, Wegener and Cafferty have worked to form a new running club on campus. Their work out times vary throughout the week, but mimic the same kind of structure. - Photo by Meghan Hosely

Starting a new trail

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
November 13, 2014
Mens cross country wins WIAC

Men’s cross country wins WIAC

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
November 6, 2014
File photo by Anna Mateffy

Caf dilemma is a two-way street

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
November 4, 2014
Observing and cracking down

Observing and cracking down

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
October 28, 2014

Three, two, one, take off

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
October 14, 2014

Brazil meets UWEC

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
October 8, 2014
It’s my right to learn the truth

It’s my right to learn the truth

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
October 7, 2014

Stepping into freedom’s footprint

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
October 1, 2014
A mandolin, a banjo, a guitar and a bass: Them Coulee Boys, made up of members Beau Janke, Jens Staff, Michael Aschbacher and Soren Staff performed original songs and cover songs Saturday night.

The Coulee Region crew

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
September 28, 2014
Former student Derek Lynch came back to Eau Claire to perform in The Cabin Saturday night.

Musician comes full circle

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
September 21, 2014
SAVED BY THE BELL: The doors of Student Health Service, UW-Eau Claire’s on-campus infirmary, will stay open despite talk of moving to an off-campus location.

Responding to student’s needs

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
September 18, 2014

Get some sleep, you need it

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
September 16, 2014

Professor’s accident might have been costly

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
September 10, 2014
Do you believe in magic?

Do you believe in magic?

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
September 10, 2014
Her in review

“Her” in review

Story by Meghan Hosely, Staff Writer
September 3, 2014
TRUE BLUGOLDS: Tim and Sue Rogge, center, pose with the UW-Eau Claire softball team earlier this season. The Rogges have been avid followers of the Blugold womens basketball, volleyball and softball teams since 2002. Submitted

Blugold superfans

Story by Meghan Hosely, Staff Writer
May 7, 2014
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First place finish

Story by Meghan Hosely, Staff Writer
May 1, 2014

Softball splits versus Titans

Story by Meghan Hosely, Staff Writer
April 30, 2014
Hosely is a freshman organizations communication major and staff writer for The Spectator. Hosely can be reached at hoselym@uwec.edu or @meghanhosely.

Getting involved is essential

Story by Meghan Hosely, Staff Writer
April 23, 2014
POWERED BY PERFORMANCE: Women’s Concert Chorale opened the 40th Annual Viannese Ball on Friday with a program that not only consisted of songs in English, but also German. Other groups performing were Jazz Ensemble, Singing Statesmen, Dorf Kapella, among others. Read more about the history of the event on page 12 and look at images from the two-day event on page 16. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson, The Spectator

A weekend to remember

Story by Meghan Hosely, Staff Writer
April 16, 2014
SEE THE SEE-SAW : Junior Andrea Clark-Johnson, BetXi Bear and alumna Anja Meerwald teeter-totter for autism awareness at last year’s event. This year’s Teeter-Totter-A-Thon will take place April 16. Submitted

Teeter-tottering for awareness

Story by Meghan Hosely, Staff Writer
April 9, 2014
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