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 Rachel Helgeson
Ballin’ on a Budget

Ballin’ on a Budget

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Freelance Writer
October 1, 2018
“It’s a good mix. It’s good seeing not just students but also older community members,” Kelly Opie, a fourth-year biology student, said while playing checkers with a friend at Thursday’s block party. Opie is also a Randall Park neighborhood resident.

Building relationships at Randall Park block party

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Freelance Writer
September 19, 2018
The Singing Statesmen invited alumni members to join them in performing a number of songs on stage at their concert Friday.

Statesmen perform concert before Mother’s Day

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
May 9, 2018
At the art market, visitors can stop by 15 or 16 booths and purchase arts and crafts.

New business Art on the Ridge holds second art market

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
May 9, 2018
Snow wouldn't have stopped the festivities, said co-chair Hugh Crane.

Chippewa’s SpringFest sticks with plan A after snowstorm

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
Instagram accounts featuring fitness professionals, like @muscle_hunt, sexualize muscular figures.

Fitness Instagrammers capitalize on comparison

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Erickson said she chose gymnastics over dance at the age of three and she has stuck with it since.

All-American gymnast Tori Erickson graduates with impressive honors

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
Program director Rose-Marie Avin presented the Feminist Community Mentor Award to two UW-Eau Claire alums, Cheryl Thiede (right) and Nicole Sornson (left).

Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies program presents awards

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
April 8, 2018
Christine Neumann-Ortiz presents about Voces de la Frontera, which works to protect and expand immigrants’ rights.

[Photo] Fighting for immigration justice

Story by Alivia Kistler, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
A combination of cello music, photography and spoken word paid tribute to the lives lost and promoted a message of tolerance.

[Photo] ‘Unearthing Family Secrets’

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
The teams took fourth place at the indoor nationals meet and now look to earn a place in the outdoor nationals, Oawster said.

Track and field teams take it outside

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
“The gymnasts are who have inspired me. As much as I have given them, they have given back to me ten-fold,” DeLisle said

Reaching for retirement

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
Winner of string division, Anne Schreiber, looks on to student conductor Carlos Rojo at Sunday’s orchestra concert.

UW-Eau Claire symphony orchestra features 12 musical champions at performance

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
The psychology department serves as home base for the new major, but it is connected to six different departments in total.

Neuroscience major coming to UW-Eau Claire

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
UW-Eau Claire Women’s Hockey Tied No. 5 UW-River Falls

UW-Eau Claire Women’s Hockey Tied No. 5 UW-River Falls

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Jig’s Up contest hands out thousands of dollars in prizes to anglers who win the raffle or catch fish, big or small.

New Angling Groups at 5th Annual Ice Fishing Competition

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Since the opening of The Lakely in the Oxbow Hotel, the weekly Monday jazz ensembles have had the opportunity to perform in front of local audiences.

Students partake in jazz jam

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018
Turnbull wins the game with a tie-breaker

UW-Eau Claire Women’s Hockey win over UW-Stevens Point a “confidence-booster”

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
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