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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.

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Thomas DeLapp

Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor

Thomas DeLapp is a fourth-year English and journalism student, and this is his fifth semester on staff. He loves oxford commas and loathes AP style for taking them away from him.
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Swing and a Miss

Swing and a Miss

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
May 10, 2023
Swing and a Miss

Swing and a Miss

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Bollinger Fields; parking lot on left.

Suspect charged in car break-in cases

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
Swing and a Miss

Swing and a Miss

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
Swing and a Miss

Swing and a Miss

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
April 11, 2023
Swing and a Miss

Swing and a Miss

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
Swing and a Miss

Swing and a Miss

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
March 14, 2023
EC Eats

EC Eats

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Swing and a Miss

Swing and a Miss

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Swing and a Miss

Swing and a Miss

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
The Tator

The Tator

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Swing and a Miss

Swing and a Miss

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Swing and a Miss

Swing and a Miss

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
The runners smile in the snow after races

Cross Country season ends with NCAA championship

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
“I had a very lucky time being in college with no injuries,” Long said. “Being able to experience all those things is really valuable. Not all those people have that success.”

Blugold named Kruckman Scholar-Athlete

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Giving us pumpkin to think about: the competing pumpkins lined out across the park plaza.

Gourd news: Ginormous Pumpkin Festival 2022

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
September 27, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Folk and Indie

Tunes with Thomas: Folk and Indie

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
May 11, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Jazz

Tunes with Thomas: Jazz

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Country

Tunes with Thomas: Country

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Sammy Rae & The Friends

Tunes with Thomas: Sammy Rae & The Friends

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

[Photo] Spec Pets

Story by Morgan Burke, Multimedia Editor
March 16, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Kamasi Washington

Tunes with Thomas: Kamasi Washington

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
March 14, 2022
Coach Bolden emphasizes growth on and off the diamond this season

Blugold baseball opens season with 2-0 record

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
March 10, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Steely Dan

Tunes with Thomas: Steely Dan

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
March 9, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Samm Henshaw

Tunes with Thomas: Samm Henshaw

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
February 28, 2022
Tunes with Thomas: Tyler, the Creator

Tunes with Thomas: Tyler, the Creator

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Gonzalez said the conference is an opportunity for growth for both attendees and speakers.

Bridge to Change Conference sparks conversation

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
City Council approves Sonnentag Complex terms

City Council approves Sonnentag Complex terms

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
November 3, 2021
The river and Phoenix Park Bridge are setting the vibe for Halloween with some fog and mystery

The Spooktator: Halloween Events

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
October 28, 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

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
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

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
October 6, 2021
 Eau Claire reportedly has plenty of ghosts, but what’s scarier, the paranormal or midterms?

The Spooktator: An Introduction

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
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

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
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

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
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

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
September 14, 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

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
April 28, 2021
The Singing Statesmen Rehearse for the Virtual Viennese Ball.

Viennese Ball returns virtually

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
April 1, 2021
Badlands National Park, featured in “Nomadland”

“Nomadland” film review

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
March 24, 2021
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