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
Chancellor James Schmidt holds a conference announcing he will be stepping down as chancellor in June to become the seventh president of James Madison University. Friday, March 28, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. ©2025 Maddie Kasper / The Spectator
News
PHOTOS: A look back at James Schmidt’s time as UWEC chancellor
Schmidt named next president of James Madison University; Michael Carney to step up as interim chancellor
Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor • March 28, 2025
One of the routes of the walkthrough typically runs through Graham Avenue, a common housing area for UW-Eau Claire students.
News
UWEC will host annual Spring Community Walkthrough
Students will advocate for safe housing with local law enforcement, city council members
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • March 13, 2025
UW-Eau Claire men’s hockey team captain and fourth-year defenseman Colin Stein hoists the Commissioner’s Cup above the team after defeating UW-River Falls 2-0 in the WIAC Tournament Championship. Matt Stanek, WIAC assistant commissioner for media relations, presented the cup to Stein and the team on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
UWEC men’s hockey wins Commissioner’s Cup in shut-out against UW-River Falls
Story by Dani Wollner, Assistant Business Manager • March 12, 2025
Local grunge band ValleyKiL was formed in Eau Claire in summer 2024 and is fronted by vocalist/guitarist Emm K with Seany Cope on lead guitar, Kman on bass and Ryan Pleski on drums. ValleyKiL’s inspirations are Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks and The Pretty Reckless.
PHOTOS: Decadent Cabaret 44 night one
Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor • March 6, 2025
“Everybody likes the ghost story around the campfire,” Bertram said. “I think the closest we get to that on a regular or an easily achievable situation, to sit with strangers in the dark and hear weird stories, is to go to a cinema and to experience that.”
A Night of Horror Film Festival to haunt Micon Downtown Cinema
Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor • March 5, 2025
The Tator: UWEC announces defunding of wizardry department
The Tator: UWEC announces defunding of wizardry department
Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor • March 4, 2025
A Hmong tapestry that hangs inside of Trinity Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, that pays tribute to the church’s history of sponsorship to Hmong refugee families.
News
Refugees in Eau Claire: A history at risk
On the 50th year of Hmong refugees in Wisconsin, a new presidential order impedes the controversial refugee support office in Eau Claire
Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager • March 24, 2025
According to Imana.org, Ramadan prayers go beyond the traditional prayers offered five times a day, offering specific prayers for this time of year. (Photo by Rumman Amin on Unsplash)
News
Ramadan Mubarak
Guide to Ramadan: What the month looks like, how students can learn more
Story by Sahra Arab, Staff Writer • March 16, 2025
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Alisha Green, Youth Services coordinator at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, staffed the Library on the Loose event. “It is a fun way to provide library services and connect with our regular and potentially new library customers,” Green said.
Multimedia
SHIFT spotlights L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Library on the Loose event brings library-goers to SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Story by Maggie O'Brien, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025
Students, faculty and Eau Claire community members gathered for presentations, performances, food and even raffles.
News
UWEC celebrates Black History Month with annual African Dinner
Black Student Union hosts an event on campus
Story by Sahra Arab, Staff Writer • March 16, 2025
Families and friends came together for the Shamrock Shuffle again this year.
Multimedia
Spring Shamrock Shuffle from within the race
Live interviews before, during race
Story by Ellen Marie Heunisch, Business Manager • March 16, 2025
Dustin DeGolier and Emily Watkins perform an eclectic setlist.
Arts & Life
The Double Stops Perform at the Lakely
This local band is perfecting a new book of standards
Story by Caroline Holmes, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
Student Senate passes four reintroduced pieces of legislation
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Student Senate passes four reintroduced pieces of legislation
Senate discusses budgets and Information Technology resources
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • March 13, 2025
Police Blotter
News
Police Blotter
A wild dog and wild drivers
Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor • March 13, 2025
UW-Eau Claire fourth-year forward Ellie Anderson and second-year forward Maddie Hulter attempt to score on UW-River Falls goalie Jordan O’Kane during the WIAC O’Brien Cup Tournament finals on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Sports
Women’s hockey team ends season with 4-1 loss at UW-River Falls
Blugolds remain optimistic for the young team’s next season despite O’Brien cup loss
Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager • March 12, 2025
An attendee browses different racks, looking through a multitude of styles.
Arts & Life
PHOTOS: Vintage Fest at The Brewing Projekt
Many vintage vendors sell at The Brewing Projekt
Story by Taylor Boggess, Opinion Editor • March 12, 2025
Eau Claire business improvement district directors discussing their districts to the audience members. Ann Sessions represents the West Grand district, Nikki Olson represents South Barstow, Julia Johnson represents North Barstow and Jeff Frawley represents Water Street.
Arts & Life
DECI hosts annual The Duckys award ceremony
Downtown Eau Claire Inc. celebrates downtown business community
Story by Ellen Marie Heunisch, Business Manager • March 12, 2025
Posters representing three of my favorite franchises: Fire Emblem, Sailor Moon and Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.
Opinion
Are my hobbies childish? Yes, they are
I may be cringe, but at least I’m free
Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor • March 12, 2025
Here are the seven journals in question.
Opinion
The art of documentation
How my books have become my best friends
Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer • March 12, 2025
Group of Blugolds celebrating after a goal scored by Devon Crews.
Sports
UWEC women’s lacrosse defeats Edgewood College on record night
Reegan Werner sets the program record for most goals and points in a game
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
A humanoid pony with a red hat, yellow shirt and white gloves is on two posters. The poster on the left shows the character setting a box onto a seemingly cluttered stack of similar boxes. The phrase “Polle says ‘Lend a hand!’” is on the bottom of the poster. On the right, a poster shows the character waking from sleep, with a blanket on their legs and pillows
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: Mouthwashing is a real, unwelcome look into the psyche
Don’t forget to wash your mouth
Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor • March 11, 2025
McRae poses for the album cover of "So Close to What." (Photo from RCA Records)
Arts & Life
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: Tate McRae: Competition dancer to world-renowned pop star
McRae dominates pop scene with new album ‘So Close to What’
Story by Kyra Price, Managing Editor • March 11, 2025
In the key of E: Things are getting too real
Opinion
In the key of E: Things are getting too real
Where did all of this work come from?
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • March 11, 2025
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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.