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According to Anthony S. Floyd, a research scientist at the University of Washington, marijuana is the most common drug reported (besides alcohol) when drugs are involved in a sexual assault.

The blurry line between marijuana and sexual assault

Story by Allison Hinrichs, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Organized Mess

Organized Mess

Story by McKenna Dirks, Photographer
November 24, 2020
“Since 2013, student debt has grown by $600 billion,” Belkin said. Increases in student debt is one of the reasons why colleges are beginning to offer two-year degree plans.

Colleges to offer two-year degree plans

Story by Miles Plueger, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020
A day in the life of a college student: COVID edition

Day in the life of a college student: COVID edition

Story by Samantha Geiger
October 6, 2020
A student sits at a socially-distanced table in the Towers Hall lobby. UW-Eau Claire's mask mandate, which was established before the Fall 2020 semester, requires students to wear a mask in campus buildings.

Loneliness is an epidemic on college campuses during a pandemic

Story by Ta’Leah Van Sistine
September 15, 2020
Pictured is a small gift being handed to a loved one.

Christmas shopping, college-kid edition

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
November 20, 2019
As I have been getting acclimated into this new stage of life, I have been living in the moment as best as I can, not letting all of the stress take over — not yet at least.

Living in the Moment

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
September 27, 2019
College can be your home away from home

Handling homesickness: how to handle the transition from high school to college

Story by Robin Armagost, Copy Editor
September 23, 2019
Adulting 101

Adulting 101

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Freelance Writer
May 7, 2019
High school wasn’t as bad as we like to claim

High school wasn’t as bad as we like to claim

Story by Ryan Huling
April 22, 2019
Students can opt to be a part of a co-ed team, pictured above, or join a men’s or women’s team. Games are held in the evenings, sometimes as late as 10 p.m.

Intramurals: The forgotten leagues

Story by Lucas Semb
April 17, 2019
In addition to a commemorative plaque, the award includes a $5,000 bonus which will be used to support the CSD department.

Collaboration is key for the CSD department in the midst of receiving award

Story by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2019
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