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Nick Porisch, News Editor

Nick is a third-year journalism student and this is his third semester at The Spectator. He listens to an unhealthy amount of music and watches just as much TV. He also sometimes enjoys slightly less generic activities, like rock climbing, hiking, and running (sports!).

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EC Eats

EC Eats

November 7, 2022
An all-time classic Halloween special — “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”

The magic of Halloween TV specials

October 26, 2022
EC Eats

EC Eats

October 25, 2022
In middle school, a day of class was a survival mission of homework, tests, and social stress. In college, that’s no different.

An argument for computer class at UW-Eau Claire

October 11, 2022
Members of Eau Climbers, UW-Eau Claire’s climbing club, at practice.

Athlete-Students

September 27, 2022
The worst paper. SUBMITTED

The top five types of paper of all time

September 20, 2022
Esports champions.

Absurd Athletics

May 11, 2022
One of the earliest major mainstream esports competitions

Absurd Athletics

May 5, 2022
Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Wang

“Everything Everywhere All At Once” and intertextuality in modern movies

April 27, 2022
Gamers in their gamer arena.

Absurd Athletics

April 26, 2022
Lakeith Stanfield as Darius in the “Teddy Perkins” episode of Atlanta,

Does Trauma Influence Art?

April 19, 2022
Two ice sailors prep their yacht.

Absurd Athletics

April 19, 2022
Locals compete in the Eau Claire Snowshoe Beer Mile

Absurd Athletics

April 12, 2022
Two racers try not to “wipe out in Jackson County, North Carolina.

Absurd Athletics

April 5, 2022
Sports Editor Nick Porisch’s 13-year-old basset-beagle, Gus, looking uncharacteristically serene after probably digging in the trash can or howling at a squirrel.

[Photo] Spec Pets

March 16, 2022
Lazarus Lake, the races evil mastermind

Absurd Athletics

March 14, 2022
Da Crazy Hawaiian faces off with an opponent

Absurd Athletics

March 10, 2022
A lumberjack competes in one of the championship’s sawing events.

Absurd Athletics

February 28, 2022
Slacklinings most dangerous subsection; highlining.

Absurd Athletics

February 23, 2022
Blugolds faces stiff competition in Rochester, MN.

Blugolds tennis faces off in tight matchup against Carleton College

February 15, 2022
There’s more than meets the eye with this delicious snack.

The Absurd History of Oreo Flavors

February 9, 2022
Jennifer Muehlenkamp is a professor of psychology and the creator and director of SPARC.

UW-Eau Claire receives three-year funding grant to promote suicide prevention

December 16, 2021
When Riverview Cafe doesn’t sound appealing, Midwest Meals prides itself on being a healthy alternative.

Eau Claire eats

December 15, 2021
The Blugolds homecoming game against UW-Whitewater

Blugold men’s soccer closes out first season

November 29, 2021
When Riverview Cafe doesn’t sound appealing, Midwest Meals prides itself on being a healthy alternative.

Eau Claire eats

November 24, 2021
Artist Christopher Sweet poses in front of his paintings featured in the First Nations Contemporary Art exhibit.

The Pablo Center holds artist reception for First Nations Contemporary Art exhibit

November 24, 2021
In the midst of a pandemic, counseling services has experienced an intake delay

UW-Eau Claire’s Counseling Services reacts to influx of student cases

November 17, 2021
“The university’s commitment to making the campus sustainable is what really makes UWEC stand out as an environmentally friendly college,” Brian Drollinger, director of UW-Eau Claire Risk Management and Safety department, said.

UW-Eau Claire added to the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges

November 11, 2021
When Riverview Cafe doesn’t sound appealing, Midwest Meals prides itself on being a healthy alternative.

Eau Claire eats

November 10, 2021
When Riverview Cafe doesn’t sound appealing, Midwest Meals prides itself on being a healthy alternative.

Celebrate National Pasta Month with some delicious spaghetti

October 27, 2021
The 2021 Hall of Fame inductees pose with their plaques

Hall of Fame inducts six new alumni this year

October 20, 2021
When Riverview Cafe doesn’t sound appealing, Midwest Meals prides itself on being a healthy alternative.

Eau Claire eats

October 14, 2021
Now, Place said she is looking forward to big goals for her upcoming season as a Blugold coach, including a perfect home game record and a potential run at the national tournament.

New assistant softball Coach Place navigates transition to new role

October 6, 2021
Senate gears up for Homecoming and more

Senate gears up for Homecoming and more

October 5, 2021
Dr. Kong Pheng Pha, associate professor at UW-Eau Claire and co-project director of the “Cia Siab in Wisconsin” exhibit, in his office.

Dr. Pha works on new exhibit about the Hmong people

September 29, 2021
“The thing about Kendra,” Wudi said, “is that she is somebody who never lets the stuff that goes wrong define her or bring her down.”

Baierl reflects on her athletic career

September 24, 2021
When Riverview Cafe doesn’t sound appealing, Midwest Meals prides itself on being a healthy alternative.

Eau Claire eats

September 22, 2021
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