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This image of a Snapchat group chat depicts a racist interaction between UW-Eau Claire football players that was released in November 2019.

‘Strong majority’ of Blugold football team opposed to university-ordered reinstatement of five suspended players

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Lea Kopke, and Ta'Leah Van Sistine
September 22, 2020
Dr. Warren Anderson — the new Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Student Affairs — kicks off his first semester at UW-Eau Claire as the keynote speaker at the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Know the history, craft the legacy

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 13, 2020
Dennis Beale, the founder of Black Male Empowerment

Student-run organization seeks to change perceptions of minorities

Story by Taylor Hagmann, Copy Editor
November 27, 2019
Protesters stood for an hour of silent protest, with members of Black Male Empowerment sitting in the middle circle.

“A force of solidarity”

Story by Lea Kopke and Ta'Leah Van Sistine
November 26, 2019
An alleged photo of Bryson Wilkins (center) from high school wearing blackface surfaces as investigation into the racially charged Snapchat group chat in the Blugold football team continues.

New information emerges regarding racially charged Snapchat conversation between Blugold football players

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Rebecca Mennecke, and Bridget Kelley
November 20, 2019
This image of a Snapchat group chat depicts a racist interaction between UW-Eau Claire football players that was released in November 2019.

Racist Snapchat conversation emerges between members of Blugold football team

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Freelance Writer
November 20, 2019
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