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The future of music: Behind the digital screen

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Chief Copy Editor
May 18, 2020
The novel coronavirus has the ability to spread within proximity of six feet. This transmission occurs through respiratory droplets, commonly known as a cough or sneezes.

Prejudice will not contain the coronavirus

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Chief Copy Editor
February 19, 2020
In mid-October, presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren bought an outwardly false political advertisement on Facebook as a criticism of Facebook’s policy of running political ads without fact-checking them.

Recent policy changes on Facebook and Twitter spark controversy

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Freelance Writer
November 11, 2019
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, made several claims to cease the production of 2020 political ads on the app. This comes as a response to recent Facebook statements about not moderating political advertisements.

An end to political persuasions

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Chief Copy Editor
November 6, 2019
The wildfires in California burn the most acreage in history of the state but this isn’t front page news on Twitter moments.

News on social media has strayed from the important news

Story by Ryan Huling, Staff Writer
November 23, 2018
The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, published a post addressing the issue of misinformation after numerous complaints following the presidential election were filed against the social media site.

Facebook looks to improve the quality of posted information

Story by Sydney Purpora, Copy Editor
November 21, 2016
What you missed over winter break at UW-Eau Claire

What you missed over winter break at UW-Eau Claire

Story by Faith Hultman, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016
Yes, I mourned for France; no, I didn’t change my profile picture

Yes, I mourned for France; no, I didn’t change my profile picture

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
November 24, 2015
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February 17, 2015
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Editorial Board

Story by Spectator Staff
October 7, 2014

Social media not the place for debate

Story by Rachel Streich, Staff Writer
September 3, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
April 23, 2014
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