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Nikolaus Spittlemeister, a fourth-year student, stands in the Campus Mall to protest administration for their original decision to not move to remote learning after fall break.

UW-Eau Claire students still voice safety concerns

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Chief Copy Editor
November 18, 2020
“Divest the Police” protesters felt safe during event due to law enforcement protection

“Divest the Police” protesters felt safe during event due to law enforcement protection

Story by Caleb Doyle, Freelance Writer
September 30, 2020
Demonstrators march in the Justice for Jacob Blake Solidarity Protest Aug. 29, which began in Randall Park and ended outside the Eau Claire County Government Center. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history professor at UW-Eau Claire, president of Uniting Bridges of Eau Claire and a speaker and organizer of the event, said she estimated around 2,000 people participated.

Eau Claire protestors demand reform within police department

Story by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Lea Kopke, and Lauren Spierings
August 30, 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, Currents/ Sports Editor
June 2, 2020
Protesters stood for an hour of silent protest, with members of Black Male Empowerment sitting in the middle circle.

“A force of solidarity”

Story by Lea Kopke and Ta'Leah Van Sistine
November 25, 2019
Students made cardboard signs to hold up to counter the protesters’ signs

Students gather for pride in response to protest

Story by Lauren Spierings, News Editor
October 24, 2019
The protesters marched through campus and down Water Street to help spread awareness of sexual assault.

It’s On Us offers support to those in need

Story by Tiana Kuchta, Op/Ed Editor
April 22, 2019
Teachers rallying for support at a walkout in 2018.

Oklahoma bill to stop teachers from walking out?

Story by Tiana Kuchta, Op/Ed Editor
February 13, 2019
From left to right: Hillary Smith, the chief of staff for Student Senate; Peter Hart-Brinson, associate professor of sociology; Jeff Smith, organizer for Citizen Action Organizing Cooperative of Western Wisconsin; and Jeremy Gragert, city councilman for District 3.

‘Reclaim the UW’: students and faculty speak out against budget cuts

Story by Rachyl Houterman, News Editor
May 10, 2018
Alea Lipinski holds up her sign outside the capital during the march. “Those who can teach, those who can’t make laws about teaching #BetsyDevos,” she wrote.

UW-Eau Claire students among protestors at Women’s March in Washington D.C.

Story by Anne Sandell, News Editor
January 25, 2017
Various protests of Trump's inauguration occurred, including those of numerous politicians who did not attend

Inauguration day crowd missing faces of roughly 60 democratic lawmakers

Story by Erica Jones, Chief Copy Editor
January 25, 2017
Senior social work student Diosa Marie Withington listens to speeches before the peaceful protest Thursday evening. Withington participated in both events and said they served different purposes.

Post-election demonstrations bring community together

Story by Lara Bockenstedt and Andee Erickson
November 15, 2016
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