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Story by Toby Mohr, Multimedia Editor
November 22, 2022
At the news conference following the Senate vote, Trump celebrated his acquittal.

Acquitted on two charges: Trump evades evidence against him

Story by Klaus Ebenhoch, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Impeachment proceedings were initiated on Sept. 24.

Taking a side during the impeachment proceedings

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Freelance Writer
December 12, 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
Vice President Mike Pence’s new press secretary, Katie Waldman has admitted to stealing newspapers in her college days.

Katie Waldmen stole newspapers in college

Story by Robin Armagost , Copy Editor
October 16, 2019
The Roe v. Wade precedent set by the U.S. Supreme Court has been openly challenged in several states over the past few weeks.

UWEC students and faculty discuss impacts of recent abortion legislation

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Freelance Writer
May 17, 2019
A poll conducted by Marquette University, found that a mere four months with Trump in office has shifted partisan voters perception of the performance of the economy, drastically.

Voters should be making an objective assessment of the United States economy

Story by Anne Sandell, News Editor
April 25, 2017
Republican nominee Donald Trump, center, wins the electoral vote and the presidency, causing UW-Eau Claire students to ponder the future of this nation. (Submitted)

Students give their take on the stunning conclusion to the presidential election

Story by Sadie Sadlmayr, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
Thousands lined up Garfield Avenue, along with student protesters cross the street, to see the Donald Trump rally at Zorn Arena Tuesday. Supporters could be found camping outside the venue as early as 9:30 a.m. to see the Republican presidential nominee. (Amanda Thao)

As election goes down to the wire, Trump fires up local supporters at Zorn Arena

Story by Gabriel Lagarde, News Editor
November 2, 2016
Hillary Clinton laughs at Donald Trump’s jokes about her at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner

Light-hearted jokes become bitter insults at Al Smith Dinner

Story by Emilee Wentland, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
Ivanka Trump interacts with supporters after the conclusion of Thursdays rally. Roughly 300 people visited the Lismore Hotel in downtown Eau Claire to hear Trump speak on behalf of her father, Republican nominee Donald Trump.

With Nov. 8 election looming, Ivanka Trump campaigns locally for father

Story by Gabriel Lagarde, News Editor
October 21, 2016
Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig spoke about the faults of in the U.S. government on Wednesday in Schofield Auditorium.

Onetime presidential candidate delivers the facts behind the corruption of Congress

Story by Andee Erickson, Copy Editor
March 4, 2016
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