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

This spring’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election matched 90% of voter turnout of November midterm election.

Students turn out to vote in large numbers

Story by Toby Mohr, Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
Political Ponderings

Political Ponderings

Story by Toby Mohr, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador reach border, hoping to seek refuge from violence, political repression and poverty.

Arrival of migrant caravan divides nation

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
December 5, 2018
Senator Tammy Baldwin visits UW-Eau Claire’s campus to share her ideas and gain support for the upcoming election.

Senator Tammy Baldwin visits UWEC

Story by Bridget Kelley, Freelance Writer
November 1, 2018
Throughout his campaign, many Trump supporters would chant “Build that wall,” referring to Trump’s plan to build a wall on the Mexican border. This section of the plan reiterates those plans. (Submitted)

Trump’s 100-Day Plan: part three

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
November 30, 2016
Eau Claire City Council member, Catherine Emmanuelle, is seeking re-election in April 2016. In April 2014 Emmanuelle spoke in the Davies Center to UW-Eau Claire students on getting out the vote.

Engaging students in local politics

Story by Andee Erickson, Staff Writer
December 10, 2015

Pride and politics

Story by Katie Hoffman
May 11, 2011
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