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.

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Story by Sami Geiger, Freelance Writer
May 5, 2021
Protestors outside of the Minnesota State Capitol calling for justice, following the murder of George Floyd.

Black people still can’t breathe

Story by Rosa Gómez, Freelance Writer
April 28, 2021
The death of George Floyd sparked a national Black Lives Matter movement.

Students feel the impacts of police brutality

Story by Grace Olson, Currents Editor
April 21, 2021
Wright called his mom because he was terrified of the police.

How to: confuse a glock for a taser?

Story by Sabrina Ftouhi, Freelance Writer
April 14, 2021
The term “fake activism” sparked in June and is often associated with clicktivism. This is the act of supporting a political or social cause by posting online petitions or resources on social media and is sometimes characterized by involving little effort.

When you protest for content instead of the cause

Story by Allison Hinrichs, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020
The people of Eau Claire organized a protest on Sunday, May 31 in honor of black lives being taken by police brutality. The peaceful protest started at 12 p.m. at Phoenix Park and ended at Owen Park.

Eau Claire community comes together for peace and justice

Story by McKenna Dirks, Editor-In-Chief
June 2, 2020
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