The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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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

First-year student Olivia Verhaalen said she was excited to see the event and all the dogs on Upper Campus.

Bark Break makes its way to Upper Campus 

Story by Madison Moris , Social Media Manager
December 13, 2023
My dog, Ace, curled up in his bed in the car to come visit me.

Why do we let creatures roam around our houses?

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
December 12, 2023
Students enjoying time with a therapy dog on campus (photo from the UWEC website)

Exploring the human cat-bond project held by Pet Partners

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
December 10, 2023
Fall time is the best time for improving your mental health.

If you’re asking me

Story by Skyler Schad, Freelance Writer
April 3, 2023
Chief Copy Editor Kalyn Cronk’s black labs, 3-year-old Vinnie (left) and 11-year-old Louie (right), pose for the holiday spirit.

Spec Pets

Story by Morgan Burke, Multimedia Editor
March 16, 2022
I know it’s the season of giving, but I’m broke.

How to: dogs

Story by Sam Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2021
Chief Copy Editor Rebecca Mennecke with one of the cats at the Eau Claire County Humane Society.

Help your local pet shelters because they need it

Story by Rebecca Mennecke, Chief Copy Editor
October 31, 2018
According to The Huffington Post, roughly 80 percent of the rabbits at animal shelters were once given as Easter gifts.

Bunnies are more than Easter presents

Story by Erica Jones, Currents Editor
April 4, 2018
Pets should be allowed in the dorms

Pets should be allowed in the dorms

Story by Brittany Walczak, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018

Adopt your pets!

Story by Tuesday Wustrack
March 1, 2012
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