The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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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
Wading through the waters of my new reality.
Opinion
I almost died and all I got was this lousy birdhouse
Coping with change and recalibration
Story by Delia Brandel, OP/ED Editor • April 11, 2024
Kao Kalia Yang returned to the UW-Eau Claire stage on April 1.
Arts & Life
Kao Kalia Yang presents “Harnessing the Power of Our Stories: Writing Our Own Narratives”
Kao Kalia Yang returns to UW-Eau Claire to speak about the process of writing her celebrated books on the Hmong experience
Story by Mary Allessi, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
Director of Athletics Jason Verdugo (left) along with Chancellor James Schmidt (right) introducing Zach Malvik as the new head coach for men’s basketball.
Zach Malvik named UWEC’s new head men’s basketball coach
Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor • April 9, 2024
Attendees from the 48th Viennese Ball dance to the “Thunder and Lightning Polka” composed by Johann Strauss II.
UWEC celebrates 49th annual Viennese Ball
Story by Maddie Kasper, Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2024
Construction on the new Sonnentag Event Center and Fieldhouse is nearing an end. Nick Hoven, the Blugold Athletics director of media relations, said the plan is for the building to officially open in July.
A look inside the new Sonnentag Event Center
Story by Toby Mohr, Managing Editor • April 2, 2024
Over 250 of the best college table tennis players will be playing. Photo used with permission from Jianjun Ji.
UW-Eau Claire set to host 2024 NCTTA College Table Tennis Championship
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • April 2, 2024
The UW-Eau Claire Commencement Office held a drop-in event for graduating students to prepare for the May 18 spring commencement.
Multimedia
UWEC graduating students prepare for commencement
Commencement Office kicks off ‘Farewell to Zorn’ with ‘Countdown to Commencement’
Story by Maddie Kasper, Editor-in-Chief • April 12, 2024
The Student Sustainability Resource Center (SSRC) on the first floor of Davies Student Center.
News
Sneak peek into UWEC’s Earth Month activities
Learn how to be more sustainable in your life during Earth Month
Story by Taylor Boggess, Copy Editor • April 10, 2024
Recent Stories
HTHAZE reacting to the album “Calico” by Ryan Beatty.
Opinion
HTHAZE is my best friend
He doesn’t know that I exist
Story by Elyse Braun, Chief Copy Editor • April 11, 2024
The cat distribution system has treated me very well.
Opinion
Cats versus dogs
While I will forever be a cat person
Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager • April 11, 2024
Princess Peach in five of the 10 featured costumes. She’s cute, I’ll give her that. (Photo from Nintendo)
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: Princess Peach: Showtime isn’t worth the price of admission
Maybe wait for the Off-Broadway run
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
My friends from high school and I posing for a picture before a game between the San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers. I made the amateur decision of buying tickets directly in the sun and not bringing sunglasses with me to the game.
Opinion
Nostalgialistic: Another day at the ballpark
The life-long love for the game of baseball
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Cloud Strife from 1997 and 2024. Look at that Buster Sword! (Photo from Square Enix)
Opinion
Final Fantasy VII is still worth experiencing almost 30 years later
I’m sure the remake is worth it, but the legacy had to start somewhere
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Opinion
Nostalgialistic: The sound of childhood
Transported back to the park across the street
Story by Jamie Orozco, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Battling your own mind. (Photo from Adobe Stock Images)
Opinion
Addressing the stigma surrounding mental health
An issue that prevents many from getting the help they need
Story by Shaylin Jochum, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Djo posing for his album “CHANGE” he shared on Djo’s Instagram. (Photo from Dana Trippe Photography)
Opinion
Joe Keery is more than his role on ‘Stranger Things’
Djo has huge success with his hit song ‘End of Beginnings’
Story by Taylor Boggess, Copy Editor • April 11, 2024
This Disney Channel Movie is simply iconic. (Photo from Walt Disney Studios)
Cinephiles
Cinephiles: ‘Twitches Too’
A disastrous masterpiece you can’t help but love
Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor • April 11, 2024
The Blugolds are over halfway through their season, but still have a lot to prepare for. Photo by Spencer Flaten from UWEC Sports Information used with permission.
Sports
UW-Eau Claire Baseball drops series against UWSP
UWEC Baseball talks weekend series and the promise that was shown over the weekend
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Attendees dance the night away with the University Symphony Orchestra performing in the background.
Multimedia
UW-Eau Claire’s 49th annual Viennese Ball
A night of singing, swinging and waltzing
Story by Russell Teske, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Amtmann locking to to the putt and reading the putt. Photo by Bill Hoepner from UWEC Photo used with permission.
Sports
UW-Eau Claire Men’s Golf finishes third at IWU Invitational
Amtmann shines as he takes second place at invitational
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
The Blugolds just started their outdoor season. There is still a lot to come. Photo by Colin McClowry from UWEC Track & Field used with permission.
Sports
Track and field outdoor season begins
Men’s and women’s teams place third at Ashton May Invitational
Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
Toth on the beam during competition. Photo by Austin Tanner used with permission.
Sports
Meet the Blugold Gymnast who ended the season by receiving three awards
Eau Claire’s own Harriet Toth concludes the season with a bang
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
A promotional poster for the short film festival.
Arts & Life
McIntyre Library to host first-ever short film festival
Students and community members are welcome to submit short films
Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024

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