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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

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

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

February 24, 2016
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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

December 10, 2015
With finals looming, students are finding extra time throughout the day to study, including their lunch hours.

Making the grade

December 2, 2015
Men’s cross country team places first at nationals

Men’s cross country team places first at nationals

November 24, 2015
Yes, I mourned for France; no, I didn’t change my profile picture

Yes, I mourned for France; no, I didn’t change my profile picture

November 24, 2015
Blugold cross country teams find success at regionals

Blugold cross country teams find success at regionals

November 19, 2015
Lucy Ramquist claims top female runner spot in the WIAC meet

Lucy Ramquist claims top female runner spot in the WIAC meet

November 4, 2015
Cross country hosts 2nd annual City Wells 5K

Cross country hosts 2nd annual City Wells 5K

October 29, 2015
Uncovering history

Uncovering history

October 29, 2015
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Cross country successful at UW-Oshkosh

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

October 15, 2015

Put yourself first for once, your health may depend on it

October 9, 2015
Men’s cross country garners first place finish at the Blugold Invitational

Men’s cross country garners first place finish at the Blugold Invitational

October 5, 2015
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[Photo] Online campus safety course addresses key issues

September 30, 2015
Optimistic start for Blugold cross country

Optimistic start for Blugold cross country

September 24, 2015
“Gone Girl” in review

“Gone Girl” in review

September 23, 2015
A different kind of course

A different kind of course

September 17, 2015
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The Great Debate

September 16, 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

September 10, 2015
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[Photo] Students creating memories through volunteer work in the community

September 8, 2015
Junior Ryan Mugan took 10th at the NCAA national meet Saturday in Mason, Ohio. His team came in seventh.

Reaching new heights

September 3, 2015
What I would tell my past self

What I would tell my past self

September 2, 2015
Recognizing excellence

Recognizing excellence

May 14, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

May 13, 2015
Women’s track and field places second at the WIAC Championships

Women’s track and field places second at the WIAC Championships

May 7, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

May 6, 2015
Athletes take a chance by competing in extra sports

Athletes take a chance by competing in extra sports

April 30, 2015
Together with four other students, Hosely and Tetzlaff hosted an after school fitness club.

Small group communication class allows children to strive toward fitness

April 29, 2015
Softball team members volunteered at the Special Olympics Bowling Tournament, hosted in the Hilltop Center last fall.

Student-athletes bridge the gap between campus, community

April 22, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

April 22, 2015
Mens and womens tennis head coach Tom Gillman practices drills with the womens team at practice.

Balancing between work and play

April 15, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

April 15, 2015

Students stand for freedom

April 9, 2015
Balancing work life and home life an hour and fifteen minutes apart

Balancing work life and home life an hour and fifteen minutes apart

April 9, 2015
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[Photo] Blugold tennis team begins preparing for conference play

April 9, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

April 8, 2015
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Great Debate

April 8, 2015
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[Photo] Finding success down South

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

April 1, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

April 1, 2015
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A memorable experience

April 1, 2015
Falling short

Falling short

March 19, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

March 17, 2015
More than rules and write-ups

More than rules and write-ups

March 11, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

March 10, 2015
Propelling forward to nationals

Propelling forward to nationals

March 4, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

March 3, 2015
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Gymnasts top Gustavus Adolphus Friday night

February 21, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

February 24, 2015
Turning a corner for the better

Turning a corner for the better

February 18, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

February 17, 2015
Blugolds surge past Hamline

Blugolds surge past Hamline

February 16, 2015
Abby Legare won the Singer Songwriter Slam Saturday night, reeling in multiple votes from members of the audience. Since Legare won the Slam, she will be invited back to The Cabin next semester for a paid set.

Seven contestants perform in Singer Songwriter Slam

February 16, 2015
Countdown to Nicaragua

Countdown to Nicaragua

February 11, 2015
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Glamour gets it: silence your inner mean girl

February 3, 2015
Searching for confidence and perfected routines

Searching for confidence and perfected routines

January 29, 2015
Tori Erickson competes for the Blugolds last weekend. Erickson tied for second on the balance beam.

Blugolds edged out by Warriors

January 26, 2015
Finding someone new

Finding someone new

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

December 3, 2014
What’s a “perfect body”?

What’s a “perfect body”?

December 2, 2014
Junior Ryan Mugan took 10th at the NCAA national meet Saturday in Mason, Ohio. His team came in seventh.

Men’s cross country places seventh at nationals

November 25, 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

November 19, 2014
The Great Debate

The Great Debate

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

November 12, 2014
Mens cross country wins WIAC

Men’s cross country wins WIAC

November 6, 2014
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Caf dilemma is a two-way street

November 4, 2014
Observing and cracking down

Observing and cracking down

October 28, 2014
Cross country competes at home “City Wells” Invitational

Cross country competes at home “City Wells” Invitational

October 27, 2014
Center for Writing Excellence celebrates National Day on Writing

Center for Writing Excellence celebrates National Day on Writing

October 21, 2014

Cross country teams ready for championship season

October 20, 2014

Three, two, one, take off

October 14, 2014

Brazil meets UWEC

October 7, 2014
It’s my right to learn the truth

It’s my right to learn the truth

October 7, 2014

Stepping into freedom’s footprint

September 30, 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

September 28, 2014
Former student Derek Lynch came back to Eau Claire to perform in The Cabin Saturday night.

Musician comes full circle

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

September 17, 2014

Get some sleep, you need it

September 16, 2014

Professor’s accident might have been costly

September 10, 2014
Do you believe in magic?

Do you believe in magic?

September 9, 2014

Security and recognition of incidents in dorms to increase

September 4, 2014
Her in review

“Her” in review

September 2, 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

May 7, 2014
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First place finish

April 30, 2014

Softball splits versus Titans

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

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

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

April 9, 2014
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