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
A seat at the table

A seat at the table

Story by Rosa Gómez, Freelance Writer
February 11, 2021
Alejandra Serna, said she has experienced a lack of representation first-hand at UW-Eau Claire. Her research project, “A Walk in Her Shoes: How Women of Color Navigate a Predominantly White Institution,” aims to raise awareness of student voices on campus.

Through the voice of others, she found her own

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
December 10, 2020
The term “fake activism” sparked in June and is often associated with clicktivism. This is the act of supporting a political or social cause by posting online petitions or resources on social media and is sometimes characterized by involving little effort.

When you protest for content instead of the cause

Story by Allison Hinrichs, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020
Rosa Gómez, a second-year event speaker, shared her experience at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as it related to the upcoming election. Gómez provided resources to register and vote for the fall election through the organization NextGenAmerica.

Cops Off Campus: Dare to Divest Gallery

September 24, 2020
Demonstrators march in the Justice for Jacob Blake Solidarity Protest Aug. 29, which began in Randall Park and ended outside the Eau Claire County Government Center. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history professor at UW-Eau Claire, president of Uniting Bridges of Eau Claire and a speaker and organizer of the event, said she estimated around 2,000 people participated.

Eau Claire protestors demand reform within police department

Story by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Lea Kopke, and Timothy Spierings
August 30, 2020
Kendall Jenner's controversial Pepsi advertisement lasted less than24 hours online before it was pulled due to intense public backlash

Ignorance in advertising

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
April 11, 2017
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