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
Not all heroes wear capes. Some dress like a dad who’s about to grill the greatest burger of all time. (Photo from Nintendo)

Quarter Muncher: Tom Nook is the good guy, I’m tired of pretending he’s not

Story by Noah Tolbert, Opinion Editor
November 14, 2025
Promotional art for Arc Raiders showcases the game’s retro-futuristic aesthetic and character design. (Photo from Embark Studios)

Quarter Muncher: Arc Raiders is already my 2025 game of the year

Story by Preston Whitford, Staff Writer
November 5, 2025
My first character, a human sorcerer named Monkey Wrench, shares a kiss with his — my — beloved Shadowheart. (Photo from Larian Studios)

Quarter Muncher: Baldur’s Gate 3 is excellent in every sense of the word

Story by Noah Tolbert, Opinion Editor
October 30, 2025
David Mason leads a new generation of soldiers in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, set in a world on the brink of collapse in 2035. (Photo from Activision)

Quarter Muncher: Why Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will outshine Battlefield 6

Story by Preston Whitford, Staff Writer
October 22, 2025
Satoru Iwata and Reggie Fils-Aimé prepare to battle one another — Final Destination, no items, Fox only, no Johns. (Photo from Nintendo)

Nostalgialistic: What happened to you, Nintendo?

Story by Noah Tolbert, Opinion Editor
October 22, 2025
Protagonist Makoto Yuki summons Thanatos, a symbol of death and resolve, setting the tone for Persona 3 Reload’s emotional journey. (Photo from Atlus)

Quarter Muncher: Forget Persona 5 — Persona 3 Reload is the best Persona game

Story by Preston Whitford, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
He is a sink named Sinclaire. And he’s making a water pun. Who comes up with this stuff? (Photo from Team 17/Sassy Chap Games)

Quarter Muncher: Date Everything brings the mundane to life in a way we’ve all thought about

Story by Noah Tolbert, Opinion Editor
September 30, 2025
We don’t know this guy’s name yet. He bears resemblance to the Nabateans of Three Houses and appears to be in charge of the Heroic Games. (photo from Nintendo/Intelligent Systems)

Quarter Muncher: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will be the 18th entry in the series

Story by Noah Tolbert, Opinion Editor
September 25, 2025
The results of my most recent run. As you can tell from the numbers, it’s pretty standard for a normal hand of poker.

Quarter Muncher: Balatro breathes new life into the … poker?

Story by Noah Tolbert, Opinion Editor
May 6, 2025
Before Steve said “Chicken Jockey,” it was so quiet in the theater I could have heard a pin drop. (Photo from Warner Bros)

Cinephiles: Yes, ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is just as bad as everyone thought it would be

Story by Noah Tolbert, Opinion Editor
April 15, 2025
I can see my house from here. And yes, it’s made of dirt. (Photo from Microsoft)

Quarter Muncher: What’s there left to be said that hasn’t been said about Minecraft?

Story by Noah Tolbert, Opinion Editor
April 15, 2025
This photo is from the Xbox store and showcases five of the main characters in its art. The only one missing is the best character, Karlach. (Photo from Xbox.com)

Quarter Muncher: I don’t know what I’m doing in Baldur’s Gate 3

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer
April 8, 2025
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