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Students marched into Schofield Hall toward Chancellor James C. Schmidt’s office on Nov. 26, 2019 to demand “institutional transparency” after a thread of racist Snapchat messages surfaced. Ten months later, however, university administration has refused The Spectator’s requests for comment, regarding the most recent decision to reinstate the five members of the Blugold football team involved in the incident.

Promises of transparency not fulfilled by university administration

Story by Ta'Leah Van Sistine
September 29, 2020
This image of a Snapchat group chat depicts a racist interaction between UW-Eau Claire football players that was released in November 2019.

‘Strong majority’ of Blugold football team opposed to university-ordered reinstatement of five suspended players

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Lea Kopke, and Ta'Leah Van Sistine
September 22, 2020
Albert Colom, vice chancellor for enrollment management, started in his position at UW-Eau Claire on Oct. 1, 2018.

BREAKING: Albert Colom resigns

Story by McKenna Dirks, Currents/ Sports Editor
February 24, 2020
The survey will be included in the housing application for the upcoming year, Dean of Students Joseph Abhold said. The university has a goal to implement the survey in study abroad and away applications by the end of the semester.

Policy requires students to disclose felony convictions and expulsions for study abroad, away and university housing

Story by Rachyl Houterman and Clara Neupert
September 25, 2018
Faculty and staff weigh early exit

Faculty and staff weigh early exit

Story by Nate Beck and Austin Mai
May 13, 2015
Ray Cross, UW System president, spoke about proposed budget cuts to the university system at an open forum for UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students Wednesday afternoon in Centennial Hall. Cross touched on challenges ahead for the UW System and his efforts lobbying state lawmakers to ease the cut.

Cross: System cuts reflect value shift

Story by Nate Beck, News Editor
April 1, 2015
Chancellor Schmidt, pictured, said miscommunications and misunderstandings resulted in the negative experience of a UW-Eau Claire student. Much of Wednesday's Roundtable served as a forum for campus administrators and students to hold a discussion regarding campus security resources. (File Photo)

State budget will force faculty and staff cuts campuswide

Story by Nate Beck, News Editor
February 4, 2015
Chancellor Schmidt responds to students questions and concerns over the Menomonee Street event Center.

Discussing the future

Story by Sam Martinez, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014
First-year chancellor officially inaugurated

First-year chancellor officially inaugurated

Story by Nick Erickson, Sports Editor
November 13, 2013

Final two chancellor candidates visit

Story by David Heiling, News Editor
March 7, 2013
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