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.

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All content by Nick Erickson
Consumers must meet media halfway in regards to large social issues

Consumers must meet media halfway in regards to large social issues

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
Eau Claire native and former Blugold assistant cross country coach delivers a magical moment at his hometown marathon

Eau Claire native and former Blugold assistant cross country coach delivers a magical moment at his hometown marathon

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
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

Story by Katy Macek and Nick Erickson
April 29, 2015
GOAL IN MIND: Billy Schimmel spent two weeks this spring at an Army base in El Salvador. The criminal justice major hopes to one day work for the FBI or CIA.

Millitary provides a mean of discipline for some UW-Eau Claire students

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
April 29, 2015
Sammy Adams looks out to the crowd before he jumped right into his hit song “Coast 2 Coast” at the beginning of the show.

Sammy Adams rocks Zorn Arena

Story by Austin Mai and Nick Erickson
April 29, 2015
Men’s club volleyball performs well at nationals

Men’s club volleyball performs well at nationals

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
April 23, 2015
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire senior Eric Anderson reads on CNN.com Hilary Clinton’s announcement for becoming a presidential nominee. Anderson voted in the 2012 election, but not in the 2014 midterms. He said that, eventually, his generation will have no choice but to hit the polls.

Voters between ages 18 and 29 consistently have lowest turnout at polls

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
April 23, 2015
On a snowy winter day, residents might want to get out and shovel as soon as possible to avoid a more quick reaction from the city thanks to its revamped ordinance.

Tweak to city ordinance makes for higher number of snow shoveling warnings and bills despite less snow

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
April 9, 2015
FILE PHOTO

Professional vs. collegiate sports

Story by Ellis Williams and Nick Erickson
March 17, 2015
How to win your March Madness pool

How to win your March Madness pool

Story by Nick Erickson, staff writer
March 17, 2015
Win or go home

Win or go home

Story by Ellis Williams and Nick Erickson
February 26, 2015
A panel made up both UW-Eau Claire and Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru faculty members discussed education inequities as well as a prospective partnership in immersion education between the two schools Tuesday in the Menomonie Room of the Davies Center

UW-Eau Claire, Peru university hope to form partnership

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
February 25, 2015
Simon Dowling, left, and Mattheus De Waard enjoy Lake Superior on a geography field trip last spring.

Three U.S. senators to head Great Lakes restoration bill

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
February 18, 2015
UW-Eau Claire women’s basketball player Teenie Lichtfuss has averaged 17.5 points per game since Jan. 7. A first-team all-WIAC performer a year ago, Lichtfuss has scored in double figures every game since Dec. 13.

Nothing Teenie about it

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
February 12, 2015
Sophomore guard Abby Midtlien was one of four Blugolds in double figures Saturday against the Warhawks. - Photo by Anna Mateffy

Blugold women stymie Whitewater with 2-3 zone

Story by Nick Erickson, staff writer
February 8, 2015
Nick Erickson

It’s time for media to be trusted again

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
February 3, 2015
Lichtfuss

Women’s basketball wins five of six to find itself near the top of the conference

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
January 29, 2015
Sophomore guard Abby Midtlien was one of four Blugolds in double figures Saturday against the Warhawks. - Photo by Anna Mateffy

Women’s hoops amping up the defense in conference play

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2014
Teenie Lichtfuss scored 16 points Wednesday night to lead the Blugolds to a 64-59 win. - File photo by Nick Erickson

Women’s basketball falls in a grind-it-out game that came down to free throws and rebounding

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2014
Graphic by Nick Erickson

Wisconsin must emulate second-half effort from Saturday to win B1G championship

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2014

An Editor’s Note

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
December 2, 2014
Paulis Lazda, professor of history at UW-Eau Claire, has a piece of the Berlin Wall in his office that he hammered out himself. He spoke at the university's 25th anniversary discussion of the fall of the wall.

Recalling the fall of the wall

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in chief
November 24, 2014
Same image over time

Same image over time

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
November 23, 2014
Women's hoops comeback effort falls just short

Women’s hoops comeback effort falls just short

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
November 22, 2014

Women’s hoops shows signs of promise

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
November 18, 2014
UW-La Crosse running back Ben Hetrampf was too much for the UW-Eau Claire football team last Saturday in a snowy Carson Park.

Eagles fly past football team in season finale

Story by Nick Erickson, Sports Editor
November 15, 2014
Photo by Anna Mateffy

No quit in Van Geffen

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2014
Senior forward Courtney Lewis scored almost 12 points per game last year while garnering honorable mention all-conference honors. - Submitted

Finishing the journey

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2014
Meinholz leaves own print on athletics department

Meinholz leaves own print on athletics department

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
November 7, 2014
The UW-Eau Claire football hoists the War on 94 trophy after beating UW-Stout Saturday afternoon at Carson Park.

Football beats Stout

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
November 1, 2014
Football looks ahead to Stout

Football looks ahead to Stout

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
October 30, 2014
The 10th annual 48-Hour Film Project features nine complete films

The 10th annual 48-Hour Film Project features nine complete films

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
October 28, 2014

Football finds some life in loss

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
October 27, 2014
Emily Torbenson is currently studying in Valladolid, Spain.

Three Blugold students share their study abroad experiences

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2014
No. 1 UW-Whitewater too much for football team

No. 1 UW-Whitewater too much for football team

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
October 18, 2014
Football turns to Newman Saturday against Whitewater

Football turns to Newman Saturday against Whitewater

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2014
Freshman biochem major James Wolf said he rides his longboard whenever it's warm and not raining.

Safe crossings

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2014
An Editor’s Note

An Editor’s Note

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2014
Brandon Luedke brings down UW-Platteville's Dillon Villhauer as Cody Taubman (33) and Roger Steen (99) pursue the play.

Pioneers thump football team

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
October 4, 2014
Pioneering a hopeful upset

Pioneering a hopeful upset

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2014
In the name of safety

In the name of safety

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2014
Defensive back Cody Taubman and the rest of the Blugold football team will be getting a much needed break this weekend.

Football set to recharge

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
September 24, 2014

Ty Dolla Sign concert canceled

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
September 24, 2014

Crunching the numbers

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
September 23, 2014

A committed change

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
September 16, 2014
Senior quarterback Mark Munger looks for a pass downfield against St. John's Saturday night at Carson Park.

St. John’s runs all over Blugolds

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
September 13, 2014
Establishing a mentality

Establishing a mentality

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2014

Erickson opens up the keys to offense

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2014
Governor Scott Walker spoke to a group of students this morning in Schneider Social Science Hall. College Republicans Chairman Jonathan Wieser looks on.

Walker comes to campus

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
September 10, 2014
Change to fill the fall air

Change to fill the fall air

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
September 4, 2014
Friendship AND commitment

Friendship AND commitment

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
September 4, 2014
StudLyfe

[Photo] Friendship and Commitment

September 4, 2014
A new era begins

A new era begins

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
September 4, 2014

One voice, one power

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2014

End of the fight

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
May 7, 2014
Confluence turns to Board of Regents

Confluence turns to Board of Regents

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
May 7, 2014

Silent yet powerful

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
May 1, 2014
Fehr

Chippewa Valley resident to try for gubernatorial run

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
April 23, 2014
MONEY ON MY MIND: An increase in allocations allow for upgrades campus wide, including the restored bleachers in the McPhee Physical Education Center. © 2014 Nick Erickson, The Spectator

A closer look into the athletics department budget

Story by Nick Erickson and Steve Fruehauf
April 16, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

Nothin’ but net with Nick

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
April 16, 2014
The proposed pentagon-shaped baseball and softball complex at Jeffers Park is slated for completion by Spring 2015. The plan was approved by the city in December. Submitted

Jeffers Park Development Project makes significant strides

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
April 16, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

Nothin’ but net with Nick

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
April 9, 2014
Erickson is a junior journalism major and Managing Editor of The Spectator. He can be reached at ericksna@uwec.edu or @NickErickson8.

Cover what counts

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
April 9, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

Nothin’ but net with Nick

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
April 3, 2014
KIND

Congressman Ron Kind announces math and physics grant

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
April 2, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

Nothin’ but Net with Nick

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
March 27, 2014
He’s just that (Thur)good

He’s just that (Thur)good

Story by Nick Erickson and Ellis Williams
March 27, 2014
GET IN THE CAGE: Ryan Williams, Stephanie LaPointe and Brock Reynolds, above, will all compete Saturday at the Fight League, put on by Lanista Entertainment and the UW-Eau Claire Mixed Martial Arts Club. Submitted

Saturday night fight

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
March 27, 2014
Nothin' but net with Nick

Nothin’ but net with Nick

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
March 13, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer/ The Spectator

Timely graduation rates possible

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
March 12, 2014
UW-Eau Claire Director of Athletics, Scott Kilgallon. Submitted

Setting the Blugold standard

Story by Nick Erickson and Ellis Williams
March 6, 2014
WHAT'S YOUR BEEF: Ray's Place on Water has become well-known for its hot beef sandwich. © 2014 Nick Erickson

Don’t forget the mustard

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
March 5, 2014
Erickson is a junior journalism major and Managing Editor of The Spectator. He can be reached at ericksna@uwec.edu or @NickErickson8.

Get the bang for your buck

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
March 5, 2014

Leading by example

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 27, 2014

UW-Eau Claire women’s basketball team end season with a loss

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 27, 2014
Nothing but net with Nick

Nothing but net with Nick

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 26, 2014

Don’t be shocked

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 20, 2014
The Leinie Lodge features a ski-resort cabin-like feel, a fire place, couches and numerous memorabilia.

Feeling right at home

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 19, 2014

Not just free time

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 13, 2014

Blugolds suffer crucial loss

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 13, 2014
Nothing but net with Nick

Nothing but net with Nick

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 12, 2014

Passing the test

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 6, 2014

Sheboygan Falls school suspension shows racism alive and well

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 6, 2014

Geau Claire

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 6, 2014

Nothing but net with Nick

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
February 6, 2014
Nothing but net with Nick

Nothing but net with Nick

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
January 30, 2014
Freshman Ellen Blacklock goes up for a shot against three UW-Stout players on Jan. 25 at Zorn Arena.

A stout effort from the 3-point line

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
January 30, 2014
UW-Eau Claire freshman Carlos Diaz, pictured in the brown sweater leading a group discussion, introduced the idea of funding a school in Africa to the Healthy LLC after already funding two schools in Uganda and Sierra Leone.

Live, learn and serve

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
January 29, 2014

Transportation conversations

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
January 29, 2014

Second half woes

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
January 23, 2014

A big negative for school drug testing

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
January 23, 2014
Nothing but net with Nick

Nothing but net with Nick

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
January 22, 2014
UW-Eau Claire student Ali Konz paints a window at the Eau Claire Boys and Girls Club Monday afternoon as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day service project. © 2014 Nick Erickson

King’s legacy lives on through service and learning

Story by Nick Erickson, Managing Editor
January 21, 2014
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