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
The decrease in air pollution and tourists has helped waterways and air quality improve while quarantine guidelines are in place.

Is the Earth healing?

Story by Macey VanDenMeerendonk, Copy Editor
March 25, 2020
James Boulter, a professor of chemistry, poses on the UW-Eau Claire footbridge.

New research floods the scene

Story by Kaitlyn Zenner
September 18, 2019
Each Hydroflask water bottle ranges from 20 to 70 dollars depending on the size or style.

Reshape the reusable trend

Story by Evelyn Nelson
September 18, 2019
Pollution goes beyond just plastic straws and grocery bags, but small lifestyle changes can make waves.

Banning plastic straws isn’t going to save the environment

Story by Hannah Angell
February 20, 2019
Organic materials and food scraps belong in the compost bins, but water bottles, forks and other non-biodegradable items don’t. The Student Office of Sustainability wants students to take the time to sort their trash.

Student Office of Sustainability works to educate students on composting

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
September 19, 2018
Campus and community organizations and businesses came together to show how students can make the Earth a better place.

Earth Claire promotes student sustainability

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
April 25, 2018
The Eau Claire farmers market, Just Local Food, and various restaurants are several options where local food is available for purchase and consumption.

Think local

Story by Madeline Peterson, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
I’m heated

I’m heated

Story by Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor
February 7, 2018
TransCanada reports its infamous pipeline’s leakage has not yet contaminated water tables, but what does this mean for the future of Keystone XL?

Keystone Pipeline spills thousands of gallons of oil in South Dakota

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Freelance Writer
November 20, 2017
Ed. Board Thurs. March 31

Ed. Board Thurs. March 31

Story by Faith Hultman, Op/Ed Editor
April 4, 2017
Rick Perry, former Texas governor and President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Energy Department sat before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources last Thursday.

Rick Perry said he would work with states interested in renewable energy. What does this mean to Wisconsinites?

Story by Andee Erickson, Projects Editor
January 26, 2017
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
December 13, 2016
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