The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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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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Sam Janssen

Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer

Sam Janssen is a fourth-year journalism student with a psychology minor. This is his fifth semester with The Spectator. In his free time, he enjoys being an avid sports fan and playing the guitar.

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Charley Griffin, a third-year pitcher, got the start on the mound for the Blugolds in game two against Augustana.

UW-Eau Claire baseball takes first losses of the season

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
March 15, 2022
The Blugolds meet in a huddle during the second half of their final regular season game against UW-Platteville on Feb. 16.

UW-Eau Claire women’s basketball team gearing up for another postseason run

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
February 21, 2022
The Blugolds lost their third straight meet to start the season on the road against UW-Stout.

UW-Eau Claire gymnastics falls short against UW-Stout

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
February 9, 2022
The women’s hockey team remains undefeated after its win against UW-Superior on Saturday.

UW-Eau Claire earns back-to-back home wins

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
November 17, 2021
Brian Chapman, assistant coach, said he was proud of how well the team adjusted defensively after being forced to play one-man short for most of the game.

UW-Eau Claire men’s soccer earns win over St. Mary’s

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
November 3, 2021
UW-Eau Claire suffered a 4-0 loss to Carthage College after their overtime win the day before.

Men’s soccer splits weekend matchups

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
October 20, 2021
UW-Eau Claire finished third for the week after gaining a lead after round one.

UW-Eau Claire women’s golf places third in WIAC championship

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
October 13, 2021
The UW-Eau Claire volleyball team continued their winning streak on the road against St. Scholastica.

UW-Eau Claire volleyball gets back-to-back wins against UW-Whitewater, St. Scholastica

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
September 29, 2021
Covey said the Blugolds had the advantage of being familiar with the Eau Claire Golf & Country Club as their “home course.”

Men’s golf captures first place, women finish tied for eighth

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
September 24, 2021
The Blugold defense held Loras College to six points while allowing the offense to run away with the game in the second half.

UW-Eau Claire football wins first road game of the season

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
September 15, 2021
The remaining students begin to depart as the activities start to wind down for the day.

[Photo] Turning a work day into a wellness day

May 1, 2021
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April 20, 2021
The Blugolds lost a pair of doubleheaders last week to UW-Platteville and UW-Stout.

UW-Eau Claire baseball loses two doubleheaders

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
March 31, 2021
The Blugolds travelled to UW-Stevens Point for their final dual meet of the season.

Blugold swim and dive teams break six records in season’s final meet

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
March 9, 2021
Cam Kuepers, fourth-year guard, led the Blugolds in scoring on Friday with 23 points.

UW-Eau Claire men’s basketball earns two wins against UW-Stout

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
February 17, 2021
The UW-Eau Claire women’s hockey team opened their season with two games against UW-Stevens Point.

UW-Eau Claire women’s hockey earns their first win

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
February 9, 2021
Winter sports in the WIAC will begin competition Feb. 3

Sports competition in the WIAC returns

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
February 2, 2021
Warren Anderson, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, will be taking a new position as the UW System’s senior equity, diversity and inclusion and student affairs.

Vice Chancellor for EDI and student affairs leaving UW-Eau Claire

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
December 8, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
December 8, 2020
The UW-Eau Claire football team is back to practicing while still following COVID rules.

Sports plan for spring semester

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
November 25, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

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November 23, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
November 16, 2020
Staffing is also an issue at hospitals due to COVID-19 exposure among the workers.

Eau Claire area hospitals are nearing capacity

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
November 11, 2020
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Sports Specs

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
November 9, 2020
Overby started off his path to vice president at ESPN Events at UW-Eau Claire with getting into the sports information department.

UW-Eau Claire alum now an ESPN executive

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
November 4, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

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November 3, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
October 27, 2020
Patchin has been studying the topic of cyberbullying for almost two decades and started the Cyberbullying Research Center in 2005.

UW-Eau Claire professor partners with Cartoon Network to release first-ever cyberbullying study on tweens

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
October 21, 2020
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Sports specs with Sam

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October 19, 2020
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Police Blotter

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October 14, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

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October 12, 2020
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October 6, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

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September 30, 2020
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

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September 23, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
September 23, 2020
UW-Eau Claire Student Senate student body presidential elections will commence Sept. 16-18.

Student body presidential candidates face off

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
September 15, 2020
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Sports specs

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
September 15, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

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September 9, 2020

Introducing the candidates for student body president

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September 8, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

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May 12, 2020
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May 3, 2020
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April 13, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

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April 2, 2020
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March 20, 2020
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March 10, 2020
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March 5, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

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February 25, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

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February 18, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
February 10, 2020
The UW-Eau Claire wrestling team competed in the Pete Willson Wheaton Invite at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill. on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Blugold wrestlers compete in Pete Wilson Wheaton Invite

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
February 4, 2020
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Sports Specs with Sam

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
February 3, 2020
The Blugolds also competed at the Jim Koch Open on Dec. 7.

Blugold wrestlers compete in MSOE Invite

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
December 11, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

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December 11, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

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December 2, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

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November 20, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

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November 11, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

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November 5, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
October 29, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

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October 15, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

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October 7, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

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September 30, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
September 23, 2019
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Sports Specs with Sam

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
September 16, 2019
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