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Blue midterms in Wisconsin leave Walker behind

Blue midterms in Wisconsin leave Walker behind

Story by Ryan Huling, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Almost half of America made it to the polls in 2018 and that’s a success. What’s making that number rise?

The midterms prove that voting matters

Story by Ryan Huling, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence and Governor Scott Walker campaigning in Green Bay Wednesday.

Scott Walker is getting antsy

Story by Bridget Kelley, Copy Editor
October 11, 2018
Mandela Barnes, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, spoke with UW-Eau Claire students in Centennial hall last Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin visits UW-Eau Claire

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Op/Ed Editor
October 8, 2018
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
Haas Fine Arts Center was built in 1970 and has never had a comprehensive renovation.

Renovations for Haas and Governors Hall postponed

Story by Rachyl Houterman, Staff Writer
March 15, 2017
Eau Claire's Chippewa Valley Technical College is one example of a local vocational school

The rise of vocational schooling and the reason behind it

Story by Alexandria Martin, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Gov. Scott Walker proposed his new welfare reform package, “Wisconsin Works for Everyone,” in cities across Wisconsin last week, receiving mixed reviews.

Wisconsin doesn’t work for everyone

Story by Nicole Bellford, Copy Editor
January 31, 2017
Governor Scott Walker delivered his tuition-cut proposal during his State of the State Address on Jan. 10.

Scott Walker’s UW System tuition cut proposal raises concerns about funding

Story by Rachyl Houterman, Staff Writer
January 25, 2017
Gov. Scott Walker celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week as he announces the 2015 impact tourism has had on Wisconsin’s economy on April 29 at Visit Eau Claire.

Governor Walker promotes tourism

Story by Andee Erickson, Copy Editor
May 12, 2016
Gov. Scott Walker attempts to bribe potential donors with T-shirts in a desperate attempt to pay off the debt from his failed 2016 presidential campaign.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker begs supporters to give him a hand with his $1.2 million campaign debt

Story by Alyssa Anderson, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Gov. Scott Walker stopped by UW-Eau Claire monday to sign a bill that requires higher education institutions to mail students annual updates on their student loans. He addressed a group of about 30 in the Alumni Room of the Davies Center.

Gov. Scott Walker signs bill on Eau Claire campus

Story by Lauren French, Editor in Chief
March 31, 2016
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