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Thomas DeLapp, Currents Editor

Thomas DeLapp is a third-year English and journalism student. This is his third semester at The Spectator, and first as Currents Editor! If he’s not writing, he’s probably watching movies or eating peanut butter (actually, both).
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Tunes with Thomas: Folk and Indie

Tunes with Thomas: Folk and Indie

May 11, 2022
The show’s poster, designed by recent graduate Alissa Salzwedel.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” plays pretend in celebration of theater

May 3, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Jazz

Tunes with Thomas: Jazz

April 19, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Country

Tunes with Thomas: Country

April 13, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Sammy Rae & The Friends

Tunes with Thomas: Sammy Rae & The Friends

April 5, 2022
Currents Editor Thomas DeLapp and Pax, a 12-year-old chocolate lab and swimming enthusiast.

[Photo] Spec Pets

March 16, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Kamasi Washington

Tunes with Thomas: Kamasi Washington

March 14, 2022
Coach Bolden emphasizes growth on and off the diamond this season

Blugold baseball opens season with 2-0 record

March 10, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Steely Dan

Tunes with Thomas: Steely Dan

March 9, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Samm Henshaw

Tunes with Thomas: Samm Henshaw

February 28, 2022
The exhibit varies from signs, to interactive activities, to testimonials and stories on video.

‘The Bias Inside Us’ exhibit now at Pablo Center at the Confluence

February 28, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Tyler, the Creator

Tunes with Thomas: Tyler, the Creator

February 23, 2022
Kurtz said college campuses are excellent places for openness and vulnerability, and that needs to be translated to the rest of society.

Blugold works for mental health advocacy in military

November 17, 2021
Gonzalez said the conference is an opportunity for growth for both attendees and speakers.

Bridge to Change Conference sparks conversation

November 11, 2021
City Council approves Sonnentag Complex terms

City Council approves Sonnentag Complex terms

November 3, 2021
The river and Phoenix Park Bridge are setting the vibe for Halloween with some fog and mystery

The Spooktator: Halloween Events

October 28, 2021
“We think the house likes us,” Loomis said. “It treats us well, and it’s full of memories.”

The Spooktator: Donut loving ghosts in Eau Claire

October 20, 2021
“Most people showing up for a lecture aren’t die-hard believers,” Lewis said. “They’re just curious and want the footnotes, and that is okay.”

The Spooktator: Local researcher Chad Lewis

October 14, 2021
In 75% of spooky situations, Chris Wiener said, it’s not paranormal. The CVPI is there for that other 25%.

The Spooktator: Local paranormal investigators

October 6, 2021
Eau Claire reportedly has plenty of ghosts, but what’s scarier, the paranormal or midterms?

The Spooktator: An Introduction

September 30, 2021
The Bridge, on the second floor of Davies Center, offers a safe community space for LGBTQ students.

Campus given five-star ranking for LGBTQ

September 22, 2021
From owning the local skate hub to interviewing creatives of all kinds, Chris Johnson said he doesn’t want to be put in a box. Photo taken by Sawyer Brice

“Passion Pod” pushes passion and creativity

September 21, 2021
Brady and Jeanne Foust are longtime supporters of UW-Eau Claire and hope to encourage Blugold success with their donation.

Foust donation establishes new scholarship

September 14, 2021
The UW-Eau Claire women’s track and field team competed at the Ashton-Esten invitational in La Crosse.

Spring sports recap: triumphs and losses through COVID-19

May 6, 2021
The partnership creates enormous opportunities for many disciplines and majors, Bhattacharyay said.

Data-driven research boosted by new supercomputing system

May 5, 2021
Members of the University Activities Commission smile for Springfest at the Davies Student Center.

Springfest 2021: ‘Let your dreams blossom’

April 28, 2021
Second-year midfield player Maggie Philippi plays in a match against UW-La Crosse April 24..

Women’s lacrosse loses to UW-La Crosse

April 28, 2021
“Design the life you want to live in,” Paider said.

Chasing your dreams: From UW-Eau Claire to Hollywood

April 22, 2021
“Diversity creates opportunity,” Ducksworth-Lawton said in a video on the awards’ website. “It fosters creativity. It encourages empathy and understanding and bridges differences to allow collaboration and a sense of community.”

Diversity Awards recognize local leaders, nominations open

April 16, 2021
California native Olga Diaz is starting at UW-Eau Claire on June 14.

Olga Diaz named new vice chancellor for EDI and student affairs

April 14, 2021
The Singing Statesmen Rehearse for the Virtual Viennese Ball.

Viennese Ball returns virtually

April 1, 2021
Badlands National Park, featured in “Nomadland”

“Nomadland” film review

March 24, 2021
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