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Take Two

Story by Seth Abrahamson and Scott Procter
May 10, 2018
Runners like Caster Semenya who suffer from hyperandrogenism are being punished for naturally high testosterone levels.

Another setback for women’s athletics

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Sports Editor
May 8, 2018

Take Two

Story by Seth Abrahamson and Scott Procter
May 3, 2018
The Green Bay Packers selected cornerback Jaire Alexander in the first round of the NFL draft.

Packers upgraded immensely after draft

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Sports Editor
May 1, 2018
Take Two

Take Two

Story by Scott Procter and Seth Abrahamson
April 24, 2018

Take Two

Story by Seth Abrahamson and Scott Procter
April 18, 2018
Take Two

Take Two

Story by Scott Procter and Seth Abrahamson
April 10, 2018
Woods finished 1-over par and tied for 32 after completing his first Masters since 2013.

Does Woods return to Masters mean he’s back?

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Sports Editor
April 10, 2018

Take Two

Story by Scott Procter and Seth Abrahamson
April 4, 2018
Take Two

Take Two

Story by Scott Procter and Seth Abrahamson
March 28, 2018
Sonia Ruef shares story of perseverance at Women’s History Month event

Sonia Ruef shares story of perseverance at Women’s History Month event

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Sports Editor
March 13, 2018
Tony Dungy, Mike Tomlin and Todd Bowles have been a few of the minority coaches in the NFL since 2003.

Does the Rooney Rule work?

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Sports Editor
March 6, 2018
News organizations like The New York Times, Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal have exploded recently with online subscribers.

Journalism is far from death

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Copy Editor
February 28, 2018
The Hub is a welcoming new place for students to come and find valuable resources needed to succeed.

‘The Hub’ celebrates official opening

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Copy Editor
February 27, 2018
Former Houston Astros Manager Bo Porter heads “camp jobless”.

Major free agents remain on sidelines

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Copy Editor
February 20, 2018
The Blugold Mens and Womens track and field team competed at the St. Thomas invite this weekend.

Indoor Track and Field prepares for final weekend before Conference

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Copy Editor
February 14, 2018
The Blugolds will have a different look this season as they will be led by two seniors after losing seven to graduation last year.

Budding softball prepares to head to Rochester to start the season

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Copy Editor
February 14, 2018
Former MSU Doctor Larry Nassar was testified against by more than 200 women.

Sexual assault scandals make their way into the world of sports

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Copy Editor
February 6, 2018
Players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens who “cheated” find it hard to get the necessary votes

Major League Baseball Hall of Fame continues with controversial inductees

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Copy Editor
January 31, 2018
UW-Eau Claire womens hockey tied St. Norbert College on Friday 1-1, and skated past Marian on Saturday in a score of 1-0.

Skating off the ice with a victory

Story by Seth Abrahamson , Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
Wisconsin Running Back Jonathan Taylor rushed for nearly 2,000 yards as a first-year competitor.

Wisconsin Badgers football finishes historic season with disappointing loss to Ohio State Buckeyes

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
December 5, 2017
The Tator

The Tator

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
December 5, 2017
The first of five bomb threats made began at Memorial High School.

Did school districts get it right?

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
November 29, 2017
The Blugolds defeated Dubuque 100-65 on Saturday.

Women’s basketball sweeps UWEC Classic

Story by Seth Abrahamson , Staff Writer
November 22, 2017
Professor Selika Ducksworth-Lawton’s presentation was part of the ‘WWI and America’ series to commemorate 100 years since the U.S. entered the war.

History professor tells stories of difficulties African-Americans faced in WWI service

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
November 16, 2017
UW-Eau Claire football suffered a difficult loss to the UW-Oshkosh Titans this past weekend with a final score of 42-7.

Blugolds dominated by No. 3 Titans

Story by Seth Abrahamson , Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
The Backwards Thinkers Society is an improv organization on campus and perform every other Thursday at The Cabin from 7-9 p.m.

UW-Eau Claire improv organization looks to stand out

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
David Stern and Adam Silver are among those that support eliminating the marijuana ban from the NBA.

Professional sports need to get with the times

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
The UW system passed a policy which may take away students freedom of speech.

Freedom of expression policy contradicts First Amendment rights

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
Lousiville mens basketball Head Coach, Rick Pitino was among those found guilty in an FBI bribery investigation. Pitino has since been suspended.

FBI uncovers multiple team scandal in NCAA Men’s Basketball

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
After the recent shooting in Las Vegas, its time to have a serious conversation about gun control.

America needs to wake up to the gun violence epidemic

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
October 10, 2017
The men’s tennis team competed in their only fall tournaments this weekend, walking away with a handful of victories.

Men’s tennis team travels for ITA Midwest Regional Championship

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017
UW-Eau Claire hosted the Walk to End Alzheimers on Saturday to raise awareness of the disease.

UW-Eau Claire hosts Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
Yankees third baseman Todd Frazier kneels after young girl gets struck in face by foul ball.

Major League Baseball needs to make an official rule for foul ball nets

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
September 25, 2017
Mother and daughter glance over the art displays at the Eau Claire Farmers Market.

Art aplenty at the Eau Claire Farmers Market

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
Blugold football earned its first win of the season against the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors at Carson Park this past Saturday, finishing the game with a score of 34-20.

Blugold football takes down Wisconsin Lutheran in first home game

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
September 12, 2017
JT DenHartog scanned the defense for an open receiver in the season opener against St. Thomas this Saturday.

UW-Eau Claire Football falls in season opener to St.Thomas

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
September 5, 2017
Colin Kaepernick kneeled during a preseason game in 2016, causing the debate of players using their platforms for political expression to stir.

Defending an NFL player’s political stance

Story by Seth Abrahamson, Staff Writer
September 4, 2017
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