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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
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
Anderson said the goal of BIRT is to make sure that they are reaching out to students, letting them know that there are resources and that every single student is supported.

Bias incident report filed about xenophobic incident on campus

Story by Zane Klavina, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
Dr. Warren Anderson — the new Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Student Affairs — kicks off his first semester at UW-Eau Claire as the keynote speaker at the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Know the history, craft the legacy

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 13, 2020
Students discuss their opinions on the Rapid Action Task Force at the Forum on Monday.

Rapid Action Task Force releases final report

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Freelance Writer
February 11, 2020
Chancellor James Schmidt held a press conference on Monday to discuss the formation of the new Rapid Task Force and its members.

Tasked with addressing prejudice

Story by Taylor Hagmann, Copy Editor
December 11, 2019
Students gathered outside Schofield on Monday following an organized classroom walk-out in order to protest the racist Snapchat conversation.

UW-Eau Claire students respond to racist Snapchat messages

Story by Lea Kopke, Managing Editor
November 25, 2019
Schofield Hall, where many of the administrative offices are located, from earlier this fall.

Faculty respond to racist Snapchat messages

Story by Robin Armagost and Bridget Kelley
November 24, 2019
A photo from The Spectator archives of Student Senate. Student Senate will be voting on a new piece of legislation, which addresses the racially charged Snapchat conversation between Blugold football players, on Monday.

Student Senate responds to racist Snapchat messages allegedly between members of Blugold football team

Story by Rebecca Mennecke, Managing Editor
November 21, 2019
An alleged photo of Bryson Wilkins (center) from high school wearing blackface surfaces as investigation into the racially charged Snapchat group chat in the Blugold football team continues.

New information emerges regarding racially charged Snapchat conversation between Blugold football players

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Rebecca Mennecke, and Bridget Kelley
November 20, 2019
This image of a Snapchat group chat depicts a racist interaction between UW-Eau Claire football players that was released in November 2019.

Racist Snapchat conversation emerges between members of Blugold football team

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Freelance Writer
November 20, 2019
“The white supremacist resurgence is driven in large part by the rise of the alt-right, the newest segment of the white supremacist movement,” the ADL said.

Racist acts are becoming more common across the country

Story by Hayley Jacobson
October 16, 2019
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