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 GEEKCon 2023 vendor room in Davies Student Center is filled with opportunities for attendees to geek out on Dec. 2, 2023. (Photo used with permission from Nicole Schultz)
Arts & Life
GEEKCon returns to UWEC
If you have a niche, expect to see it at GEEKCon 2024
Story by Ella Freeman, Opinion Editor • November 20, 2024
“Without this support, we would be unable to provide the services and programming that we do,” Colleen Marchwick said.
News
Finance Commission discusses organized activities allocation
The organized activity budget for fiscal year 2026 decided by students, for students
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
“The biggest thing that college volleyball has taught me here is my mental game,” Stanwood said. “I’ve learned how to become a positive, calm leader and do what I need to for my team.”
Blugold volleyball player awarded WIAC Athlete of the Week
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
The Pickle, a bar located on Water Street, is a short walk from campus.
Discussing college drinking culture
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • November 19, 2024
Nearly 4,000 students have taken part in the BMB under Dickerson’s direction. (Photo from UW-Eau Claire website)
Farewell to Blugold Marching Band director Randal Dickerson
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
The Red Cross Club is a great place for nursing students to build connections in the program and for any students wanting to help.
UWEC Red Cross student organization holds fundraiser for hurricane relief
Story by Taylor Boggess, Chief Copy Editor • November 14, 2024
Police Blotter
News
Police Blotter
Car scratches, metal scraps and elevator issues
Story by Kyra Price, Arts & Life Editor • November 20, 2024
Voice actor and dungeon master Matthew Mercer (right) sits down for the interview.
News
The Forum hosts Matthew Mercer
The voice actor and dungeon master answered questions about anime, Dungeons & Dragons and more
Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor • November 20, 2024
Recent Stories
An UW-Eau Claire student sorts through local Indigenous art for sale. The Inter-Tribal Student Council held the first Indigenous Market at UW-Eau Claire.
Multimedia
UWEC’s first-ever Indigenous Market
Local Indigenous artists show out to sell and show their art
Story by Ella Freeman, Opinion Editor • November 21, 2024
In the key of E
In the key of E
In the key of E
The busiest week of my life?
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • November 20, 2024
Not only is it cold, but it’s already getting dark by 4 p.m.
Opinion
Climate change is not happening fast enough
If global warming is real, why is it still so cold?
Story by Jake Degear • November 20, 2024
Mercer behind his famous DM screen on Critical Role. (photo from Critical Role)
Opinion
A few of my favorite Matt Mercer performances
I could fill this whole newspaper just gushing about the man
Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor • November 20, 2024
The trailer for “We Live in Time” was initially released on July 10, 2024, announcing its release in Fall 2024. (Photo from A24)
Cinephiles
Cinephiles: ‘We Live in Time’
Closure? Never heard of her
Story by Taylor Boggess, Chief Copy Editor • November 20, 2024
Paris Paloma also has a rendition of the song featuring fans singing along. It is compelling and impactful to listen to. This version is called “labour (the cacophony).” (Photo from Paris Paloma)
Arts & Life
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: ‘labour’
The female experience wrapped into one song
Story by Taylor Boggess, Chief Copy Editor • November 20, 2024
The holiday menu offers coffee enjoyers a scrumptious change of pace. (Photo from Starbucks)
Arts & Life
EC Eats: Holiday season is the best time of year for coffee lovers
Starbucks has new drinks to prepare us for the winter months
Story by Jake Degear • November 20, 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.
Arts & Life
Across The Pond: Solaniwa Onsen
I’m not much of an exhibitionist but this was fun
Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer • November 20, 2024
Blugold players celebrate a goal in Friday’s game against Lake Forest College.
Sports
Blugolds men’s soccer advances to the Sweet 16
Two shutouts on Friday and Saturday helped advance Blugolds further in the NCAA Tournament
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Sports Editor • November 19, 2024
Jenson poses in front of Einstein’s on one of her last days (Photo used with permission from UWEC Dining).
News
UW-Eau Claire wishes Becky Jenson farewell
After 19 years with UWEC Dining, she’s moving on to new things
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • November 19, 2024
Students who live on-campus were able to vote on the third floor of Davies Student Center. This allowed them to jump in line and head right to class after casting their ballot.
News
UWEC students turnout for the 2024 election
The number of UWEC student voters continues to rise
Story by Jhett Sherry, Freelance Writer • November 15, 2024
It was not just community members on the dance floor, as several students danced the Charleston and Swing late into the evening.
Multimedia
The 10th annual Gatsby’s Gala transports Eau Claire to the 1920s
The annual fundraiser hosted for the Eau Claire Jazz Festival enchants the community once again
Story by Ella Freeman, Opinion Editor • November 14, 2024
The Airbuds logo is a little Airpods case, haha, get it? (Photo from CAPP Inc)
Arts & Life
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: Airbuds
Airdbuds is my favorite social media
Story by Ella Freeman, Opinion Editor • November 14, 2024
Godwin Agbara also loves throwing pictures together.
Arts & Life
Tastemakers
Multimedia Editor Godwin Agbara loves creative expression
Story by Godwin Agbara, Multimedia Editor • November 14, 2024
My friend Nathan and I visited Kinopio’s Cafe and each ordered a meal and a dessert.
Arts & Life
Across The Pond: Universal Studios Japan
Geeking out in Universal
Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer • November 14, 2024
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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.