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
Sam Consiglio (right) has been elected as UW-Eau Claires student body president for the 68th session and Zach Jacobson (left) has been elected vice president.
Student Senate
Consiglio-Jacobson ticket wins Student Senate election
First contested student body presidential race in four years
Story by Mady Leick and Maddie Kasper • April 17, 2024
Miss Chris spoke about her recollection of the friendship between her late husband and Robert Frost.
Top Stories
A celebration of friendship, Robert Frost and American poetry
The 11th annual celebration of American poetry gave attendees a taste of all things Robert Frost
Story by Elyse Braun, Chief Copy Editor • April 17, 2024
Walker spoke as his current role of president of Young America’s Foundation.
Scott Walker speaks on campus
Story by Toby Mohr, Managing Editor • April 17, 2024
Forum to feature Patrick Marley and announcement of 2024 Devroy Fellow.
Ann Devroy Forum to be held on April 25
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
The two camps discuss why they should be the next student body president.
Student presidential candidates debate
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • April 17, 2024
Eau Claire Vintage’s storefront on Farwell Street in downtown Eau Claire.
Eau Claire Vintage provides NIL sponsorships to two Blugold athletes
Story by Russell Teske, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
All of the Faculty Forum presentations are held in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, or CETL.
News
Neurodivergence and professionalism presentation
Final Faculty Forum presentation discusses professional communication
Story by Cade Fisher, News Editor • April 17, 2024
The campus mall brings more students outside to experience a silver ranked sustainable campus.
News
UWEC campus receives silver sustainability ranking
AOS submitted sustainability information to STARS organization for the first time
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
Recent Stories
Minnesota-based Hong De Wu Guan Inc. performs a lion dance, a traditional Chinese dance for good luck and fortune, on the main stage in Davies Student Center.
Multimedia
UWEC holds CultureFest 2024
Students and community brought together through annual cultural event
Story by Maddie Kasper, Editor-in-Chief • April 19, 2024
Skaters using Boyd Skatepark on a sunny day.
Arts & Life
Skaters supporting skaters in the Eau Claire community
Eau Claire Skaters Association is building a positive skateboarding community
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
Simplicity and grease create good food.
Arts & Life
EC Eats: The beauty of a family restaurant
Chick-a-dees upholds the family restaurant vibe
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
Spec Sing Along
Arts & Life
Spec Sing Along
Music drops this week in history
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • April 17, 2024
Students filled the lobby, with more joining as they were on their way to their dorm rooms.
Arts & Life
Students take the runway for Towers Hall drag show
On campus drag show for and by students
Story by Cade Fisher, News Editor • April 17, 2024
Across the Pond visual made by Maggie O’Brien.
Across the Pond
Across the Pond
Missed flights and nauseating bus rides build character
Story by Kyra Price, Freelance Writer • April 17, 2024
Kesiya Stamili reads “I Am The Mighty River Nile” in Kiswahili at the International Poetry Reading
Arts & Life
18th Annual International Poetry Reading intertwines art and culture
Community members gathered for a poetry reading featuring pieces in 28 different languages
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
The poster advertising the Swiftology course preview event from March 11, 2024. During this event, interested students could talk to Jacob Stansberry, who will teach Swiftology as his first classroom course, about the course alongside other provided activities. (Image used with permission from Heather Fielding)
News
Swiftology to enter the honors curriculum
A new course analyzing the pop sensation’s music will take Taylor Swift into the UWEC classroom
Story by Jayson Coleman, Freelance Writer • April 17, 2024
Senate passes resolution in support of EDI
Student Senate
Senate passes resolution in support of EDI
Following Board of Regents decision, senate supports EDI
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • April 17, 2024
Many dogs frolicked in the Campus Mall during the event.
News
How the Sue Strowig Memorial Bark Break came to be
Bark Break takes place on Campus Mall
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • April 16, 2024
Third-year Morgan Dekan sets up for a backhand at a previous match. Photo by Spencer Flaten from UWEC Sports Information used with permission.
Sports
UWEC women’s tennis clashes with Wartburg College
The women continue recent success, delivering a clean 9-0 sweep
Story by Ethan Heidtke, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
Mr. Kitty’s Cat Cafe & Boutique, located at 502 S Farwell St, recently opened and it is so adorable. A ticket to see the cats comes with a three dollar credit that can be used for tea, cold beverages or fresh baked goods.
Multimedia
Mr. Kitty’s Cat Cafe
A new place to get your cat fix in Eau Claire
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • April 16, 2024
The Banbury Spring Market was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 6 at their Galloway Street location. Vendors sold crafts and attendees could listen to live music and eat various foods.
Multimedia
Banbury Place Market holds spring market
The Banbury Spring Market is an event to add to your calendars
Story by Taylor Boggess, Copy Editor • April 16, 2024
Diego Caicedo against UW-Whitewater throwing a baseball. Photo by Shane Opatz from UWEC Photography used with permission.
Sports
UWEC baseball falls to Warhawks in doubleheader
UWEC baseball losses against UW-Whitewater in home opener
Story by Taylor Boggess, Copy Editor • April 16, 2024
First-year Breann Blanchard slides home safely on a sacrifice bunt in game two.
Sports
Blugolds split weekend doubleheader with UWSP
Three runs in the 6th inning propels Blugolds to game one victory
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

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