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Pictured is a poem in Spanish written by fifth-year student Stephanie Hoeksema, titled “Con Calma” (Translation: calmly).

UWEC faculty calling for readers at International Poetry Reading

Story by Rosa Gómez, Freelance Writer
March 25, 2021
“Imitation Crab” will be released on Feb. 5, 2021.

Local poet Katie Vagnino’s first poetry collection coming to you in 2021

Story by Amira Lunderville
December 9, 2020
Alok Vaid-Menon, a gender-nonconforming writer and performance artist, spoke to the UWEC campus about challenges with race, gender binaries and current politics.

Living against the gender binary

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 21, 2020
Chan says food, sex and fantasy are the three words that express the essence of her poetry.

Respect the art, respect the craft

Story by Zane Klavina, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
The “Science of Empathy” discussion was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25. in the Davies center on campus. This event brought together practitioners from the Mayo Clinic of Eau Claire and professors from the Fine Arts department to share stories of empathy.

When empathy and education collide

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 26, 2020
Professors, students and residents of Eau Claire attended the event.

Locals celebrate 150 years of the Periodic Table

Story by McKenna Dirks, Multimedia Editor
December 4, 2019
Kelly Samuels connects with fans of her latest poetry publications.

Local poet performs reading and signing of her two latest works

Story by Hayley Jacobson
April 15, 2019
The 13th International Poetry Reading will feature at least 25 different languages and will be held on April 2 in the Davies Center.

25 languages, one night of poetry

Story by Hannah Angell
April 10, 2019
Wisconsin native Peggy Trojan published her first poem at age 77.

Poet publishes work later in life

Story by Kaitlyn Zenner
March 11, 2019
Artist Anthony Scholfield and The Pen Project director Keri White pose with three of the five printed issues of the art magazine.

Giving inmates a pen — and a voice

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 4, 2019
Cullen Ryan announces plans for future “Loud Secrets” events. The next Loud Secrets is set for 7 p.m. Monday, March 4 at The Venue.

Loud Secrets draws comics, poets

Story by Emilee Wentland
February 5, 2019
Elvessa sings and plays guitar Monday night at The Plus.

Women’s Night at The Plus showcases local poets, singers and comics

Story by Emilee Wentland , Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2018
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