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
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Great Debate: Big Time Rush vs. One Direction

Great Debate: Big Time Rush vs. One Direction

Story by Emilee Wentland and Nicole Bellford
May 8, 2018
Protesters carried signs and chanted to get their voices heard about gun reform.

[Photo] Students march around campus to mark Columbine shooting anniversary, protest gun laws

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing editor
April 24, 2018
Lydia Boerboom became the youngest member on the current Eau Claire County Board at age 21 when she won the election for District 16 on April 3.

Blugold takes a seat in Eau Claire County Board

Story by Nicole Bellford, Editor in chief
April 11, 2018
ECDC is one of Eau Claire's finest local coffee shops.

Supporting Eau Claire’s local coffee shops

Story by Nicole Bellford, Editor in Chief
March 30, 2018
Collin Miller (middle) and Dayton Miller (far right) received All-American honors at the Championships.

[Photo] Two brothers make waves

Story by Jessie Meyen, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
The #MeToo photo campaign, taking place in poster format at Fire Ball, is modeled after Time Magazine’s “The Silence Breakers.”

Standing with the Silence Breakers

Story by Nicole Bellford, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2018

Christkindlmarkt sheds spotlight on local businesses

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
December 14, 2017
Talking Title IX

Talking Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
December 12, 2017
Audrey Hepburn stars in the 1953 romantic comedy, “Roman Holiday,” playing at the Woodland Theater this weekend.

‘Roman Holiday’ in review

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
November 27, 2017
Talking Title IX

Talking Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
November 27, 2017
Eau Claire came home from NCAA Division III Nationals with a women’s second place team trophy and an individual national champion.

UW-Eau Claire Cross Country finishes season on top at NCAA Division III Nationals

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
November 22, 2017
Both the men's and women's UW-Eau Claire cross country teams secured a plethora of victories over the weekend, earning national bids.

UW-Eau Claire Cross Country looks to take top honors at Nationals

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
November 15, 2017
The bill, proposed last Wednesday, has the potential to alter the Wisconsin state drinking age to 19.

Wisconsin bill looks to change drinking age to 19

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
November 13, 2017
Talking Title IX

Talking Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
November 6, 2017
In the classic comedy, “Napoleon Dynamite,” Jon Heder stars as a socially awkward 16-year-old trying to navigate the ups and downs of high school while balancing a hectic home life.

‘Napoleon Dynamite’ in review

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
October 30, 2017
Talking Title IX

Talking Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
October 23, 2017
Darin Lau, a senior cross country athlete, is a top contender for the national individual title this year.

Blugold cross country athlete looks to finish strong

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
October 17, 2017
Talking Title IX

Talking Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
October 16, 2017
Carolina Panthers quarterback, Cam Newton, made a sexist remark that left the media room silent this past Wednesday after female reporter, Jourdan Rodrigue asked a question about routes.

Taking a stand against sexism toward journalists

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
October 10, 2017
Talking Title IX

Talking Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
October 9, 2017
In the annual Blugold Invite this weekend, both men’s and women’s cross country found success, taking top honors and breaking an individual course record.

Taking titles and breaking records

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
October 3, 2017
Talking Title IX

Talking Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
October 2, 2017
Republican Senator John McCain plans to vote against his own party once again in their efforts to repeal the ACA.

John McCain once again voiced his opposition to the Obamacare repeal

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
September 26, 2017
Talking Title IX

Talking Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
September 25, 2017
The men’s and women’s cross country teams secured multiple victories this weekend, including first place overall.

Taking top honors

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
September 18, 2017
Talking Title IX

Talking Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
September 18, 2017
Talking Title IX

Talking Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
September 12, 2017
“La La Land,” coming to the Woodland Theater Sept. 15-17, tells the story of two aspiring artists who fall in love amidst chasing their dreams.

‘La La Land’ in review

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
September 11, 2017
Both the men’s and women’s Blugold cross country teams hope to make it on the podium at the NCAA Division III National Championships this season.

Blugold cross country season preview

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
September 5, 2017
The UAC and International Film society have released a film series for the upcoming semester fit for any movie lover.

Coming soon to the Woodland Theater

Story by Nicole Bellford, Sports Editor
September 4, 2017
Throughout the Blugold men’s golf season, Eau Claire achieved several team and individual titles.

A season cut short

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
May 10, 2017
The house voted 217-213 in favor of revising the Affordable Care Act this past Thursday, including a policy allowing states to deny care or charge high premiums on those with pre-existing medical conditions, stirring up protest.

Trump administration makes drastic changes to Affordable Care Act

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
May 10, 2017
The Clarion Hotel, owned by Larson Companies, will offer all 137 of their rooms for university housing in the 2018-18 academic year.

University teams up with local hotels to account for housing shortage

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
May 3, 2017
Eau Claire outdoor track and field took several top finishes in a windy, rainy competition this past weekend.

Blugold track runs through wind and rain on the road

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
May 2, 2017
In their final round of play, the Blugolds exceeded expectations and moved up dramatically in the rankings both individually and as a team.

Making a comeback

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
April 26, 2017
The 2006 international film “The Lives of Others” gives the audience an inside look at the corrupt government and struggles of East German society in the Cold War era.

‘The Lives of Others’ in review

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
April 24, 2017
“13 Reasons Why,” a brand new Netflix series based on Jay Asher’s hit novel has received mixed reviews since its release in late March.

Depicting mental illness and suicide in the art world

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
April 17, 2017
The men’s tennis team took down both opponents on the road this weekend, keeping alive their three-time consecutive winning streak for the month of April.

Men’s tennis dominates on the road

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
April 12, 2017
Kendall Jenner's controversial Pepsi advertisement lasted less than24 hours online before it was pulled due to intense public backlash

Ignorance in advertising

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
April 11, 2017
Eau Claire celebrates April Fools’ Day with citywide pillow fight

Eau Claire celebrates April Fools’ Day with citywide pillow fight

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
April 3, 2017
Many D1 athletes don’t have the opportunity to work in addition to training and competing.

The Faceoff: Should Division I college athletes be paid?

Story by Scott Procter and Nicole Bellford
April 3, 2017
The Blugolds left Florida with 11 victories and only one loss over break.

Women’s softball team competes over spring break in Florida

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
March 30, 2017
St. Mary’s hospital failed to provide emergency contraceptives to three sexual assault victims between June and December of 2014, justifying the act with their religious affiliation.

No excuse for improper care

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
March 28, 2017
Although many states across the United States have recently legalized assisted suicide, there are still plenty of states, like Wisconsin, fighting for the cause.

Legalizing assisted suicide in Wisconsin

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
March 14, 2017
The women’s 400 meter relay (pictured) took 5th overall, earning All-American honors and a personal best time.

Blugold track finishes season strong at NCAA Indoor Championships

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
March 13, 2017
Blugold swimmer Nicole Bellford, pictured alongside her teammates, shows that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, even among athletes.

Bending beauty standards in athletics

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
March 7, 2017
Sophomore Sydney Yantes has turned her passion into a life goal, with hopes of being a recruiter for Division One football after college graduation.

Breaking Boundaries

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
March 7, 2017
Despite high hopes for the WIAC tournament, the Blugold Women’s Basketball team faced first round elimination, falling to UW-La Crosse.

Blugold women’s basketball season recap

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
March 1, 2017
“The Lobster,” an Oscar nominated film, follows the story of protagonist David as he must find love or risk being transformed into an animal by a harsh government.

‘The Lobster’ in Review

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
February 28, 2017
Despite a tough loss to the Eagles this past weekend, the Blugolds still aim to perform well at the WIAC tournament in late February.

UW-Eau Claire women’s basketball defeated by La Crosse Eagles

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
February 13, 2017
he Blugold women’s gymnastics team came close to victory, but was unable to pull through as Hamline took the title with a final score of 183-181 points.

Blugold women’s gymnastics struggles to stick the landing

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
February 9, 2017
The university’s first Battle of the Bands competition will feature five competitors, with proceeds going toward funding Alternative Spring Break in Indianapolis.

UW-Eau Claire hosts campus’ first ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
February 7, 2017
Gov. Scott Walker proposed his new welfare reform package, “Wisconsin Works for Everyone,” in cities across Wisconsin last week, receiving mixed reviews.

Wisconsin doesn’t work for everyone

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
January 31, 2017
The Blugold women came out on top at the season opener, defeating Stevens Point and Platteville with a total of 128.50 points. The Blugold women came out on top at the season opener, defeating Stevens Point and Platteville with a total of 128.50 points.

Blugold Indoor Track and Field Team fares well at season opener

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
January 26, 2017
Great Debate

Great Debate

Story by Nicole Bellford and Elizabeth Gosling
January 25, 2017
CJ students like Sibenaller and Meyer said the decision to switch to remote learning “made sense” since students will likely be traveling across the U.S. for fall break.

Tuition on the rise for non-resident students

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016
A photo of Senczyszyn taken for her entry into the Blugold Hall of Fame.

[Photo] Eau Claire swimmer sets records, leads by example

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
December 8, 2016
Recent rallies in Eau Claire stir support for an increased minimum wage ordinance.

Supporting Living Wages in Eau Claire

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
The Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour will kick off at 7 p.m. Dec. 4-6 in Woodland Theatre.

Woodland Theatre opens its doors to the 41st annual Banff Mountain Film Festival tour

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
November 29, 2016
Rachel Esselman (left) and Sophia Thoen (right) have taken leadership roles at Eau Claire’s Clear Vision Poverty Summit, a program designed to address the area’s poverty issue.

Students take stand against poverty

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
November 23, 2016
While Title IX has made some strides in improving gender equity among athletics, injustices remain present and call attention to recurring flaws.

The truth about Title IX

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
Eauzone competes in a series of tournaments throughout both the fall and spring semesters.

The ultimate experience

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
November 3, 2016
Map illustration of Great Barrier Reef destruction as a result of coral bleaching, taken from ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies.

The importance of keeping the Great Barrier Reef alive

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016
Eau Queer Film Festival Staff in San Francisco this past June.

Woodland Theater welcomes 7th Annual Eau Queer Film Festival

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
Blugold swimmer Nicole Bellford competing against the UW-La Crosse Eagles in a dual meet last fall.

Shedding the stereotypes of Division III Athletics

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
A promotional poster for the First Annual Food Truck and Acoustic Music Festival includes a collage of various performers set to play the event, including country-western singer Jeff White.

Chippewa Falls welcomes food and music festival

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
Live music is played for an appreciative audience this past summer at Milwaukee’s Annual Summerfest Music Festival.

Live music as a stress-reducer, emotional outlet

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016
CALL THE NURSE: American Assembly of Men in Nursing Chapter President Jamison Young welcomes the new program to campus. The program offers support to male students interested in nursing.

Men’s Nursing Organization Emerges on Campus

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
September 7, 2016
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