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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator

The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator

The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator

The Kyoto aquarium offers dolphin shows in the outdoor dolphin stadium.

Across The Pond: Japan trip double feature

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
December 4, 2024
This photo was taken near the beginning of the Fushimi-Inari paths and is one of the few images I could get without people in the shot.

Across The Pond: Fushimi-Inari Taisha

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 26, 2024
The rooftop Japanese Garden was the most peaceful place in the Solaniwa Onsen and I wish my mom could have visited it with me.

Across The Pond: Solaniwa Onsen

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 20, 2024
My friend Nathan and I visited Kinopio’s Cafe and each ordered a meal and a dessert.

Across The Pond: Universal Studios Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 14, 2024
One of Nara’s whimsical deer stands in a lake before taking a drink.

Across The Pond: Touring around Nara and the Nara Park

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 7, 2024
The Moss Garden of Resonating Microcosms at teamLab Planets Tokyo changes colors when visitors interact with the exhibit.

Across The Pond: A weekend in Tokyo

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 29, 2024
Theatergoers crowded the stairwell before and after the performances at the Takarazuka Grand Theater.

Across The Pond: The Takarazuka Grand Theater

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 23, 2024
I ordered a parfait and cookie from the Bear Paw Cafe and was able to enjoy these treats next to cute decor and bear plushes.

Across The Pond: My visit to the Bear Paw Cafe

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 16, 2024
My visit to Donguri, an official Studio Ghibli merchandise store in Osaka.

Across the Pond: Monitoring my spending in Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
September 24, 2024
Outlook of Hirakata from the Kansai Gaidai Gotenyama Campus Global Town.

Across the Pond: Eau Claire student winging it in Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
September 19, 2024
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