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
Banff Film Festival attendees get ready to watch the films.
Arts & Life
Banff Film and Book Festival returns to the Pablo Center
Festival showcases outdoor-themed films from around the world
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Hertel working on drafting legal documents. (Photo from Hertel Law)
News
Campus attorney Harry Hertel stepping away after 41 years
Hertel will keep running his private practice but will stop representing students through the university after this school year
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Fifth-year Sydney Presler competing at a previous match. Photo by Spencer Flaten from UWEC Sports Information used with permission.
Women’s tennis has a double victory against Wheaton and Carthage College
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
The event will be sure to put a smile on your face. Used with permission from The American Pickleball Tour.
The American Pickleball Tournament is coming to La Crosse this summer
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
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.
Consiglio-Jacobson ticket wins Student Senate election
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.
A celebration of friendship, Robert Frost and American poetry
Story by Elyse Braun, Chief Copy Editor • April 17, 2024
Appointments usually last about 20-60 minutes. Nurses help to assess the person’s foot and nail health, focusing on areas that need to be cared for. (Photo used with permission from Avery Shanahan)
News
Continuing Education holds foot and nail care clinic
Foot and nail clinic for community members at Grace Lutheran Church
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Eric Kasper poses with his recently published book.
News
UWEC professors present new book focused on First Amendment
Authors Eric Kasper and Troy Kozma host presentation about their new book
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • April 24, 2024
Recent Stories
Taylor Swift in “Fortnight” music video. (Photo from Taylor Swift’s YouTube)
Opinion
Taylor Swift’s new album ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT’
Taylor Swift’s new album is making us sob
Story by Taylor Boggess and Mady Leick • April 28, 2024
A few books from my collection of all things family.
Opinion
Nostalgialistic
Appreciate what you have while you still have it
Story by Elyse Braun, Chief Copy Editor • April 28, 2024
JoJo Siwa in her “Karma” music video. (Photo from JoJo Siwa’s YouTube)
Opinion
JoJo Siwa did not invent gay pop
She was a bad girl, she did some bad things and she should have known better
Story by Taylor Boggess, Copy Editor • April 28, 2024
Promotional art for the game. (Photo from Square Enix)
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Can they be called tropes of the genre when this series invented them?
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • April 28, 2024
Shrek meets his in-laws for the first time. Too relatable, am I right? (Photo from Dreamworks)
Opinion
Cinephiles: ‘Shrek 2’
There’s no such thing as a perfect movie and there is such a thing as a perfect sequel
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • April 28, 2024
Experiencing the joy of the Tube for the first time.
Arts & Life
Across the Pond
Europe is doing public transport right
Story by Ella Freeman, Freelance Writer • April 28, 2024
Second-year Peyton Gullickson looks to make a pass.
Sports
Women’s Lacrosse defeats UW-Stout in ‘War on I-94’ tilt
Blugolds score 21 goals en route to victory
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024
The dugout for the UW-Eau Claire’s womens softball team. From left to right: “HONOR THE PAST, PERFORM IN THE PRESENT, PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE.” From top to bottom: “BELIEF. LOVE. UNITY. GRATITUDE. OWNERSHIP. LEGACY. DISCIPLINE. SELFLESS.”
Sports
UWEC softball falls to Warhawks in doubleheader
Blugolds gather two losses during Youth Day games
Story by David Evbayekha, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Fifth Element performs for community members attending the benefit concert.
Arts & Life
Experience the UWEC A Cappella Benefit Concert: An evening of harmony and support
A cappella groups come together for the first time to put on a benefit concert
Story by David Evbayekha, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Melange Trio performing “Jolene” by Dolly Parton in ECDC.
Multimedia
The jazz scene transforms downtown Eau Claire
South Barstow Street holds the 11th annual Jazz Crawl
Story by Godwin Agbara, Arts & Life Editor • April 24, 2024
Spec Sing Along Power Hour: ‘Cowboy Carter’ part II
Arts & Life
Spec Sing Along Power Hour: ‘Cowboy Carter’ part II
Beyoncé continues to uncover the country genre
Story by Cade Fisher, News Editor • April 24, 2024
Abraxas Wax record store is one of the two Eau Claire stores celebrating National Record Store Day.
Arts & Life
National Record Store Day
Local Eau Claire records stores celebrate the occasion
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • April 24, 2024
EC Eats: C&T’s Soul Food
Arts & Life
EC Eats: C&T’s Soul Food
Bringing Chicago soul food to the Eau Claire area
Story by Russell Teske, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Blotter
Police Blotter
Blotter
From TikTok trends gone wrong to people in trees: What's happened on campus recently
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • April 24, 2024
Senate swears in new senators for 68th Session
Student Senate
Senate swears in new senators for 68th Session
Parking updates announced as construction begins on new science building
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • April 24, 2024

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