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
CERCA is from April 22-26 in multiple buildings on campus. Access the schedule and locations on their website.
News
CERCA taking place on campus
Students to showcase their research and creative activity during week-long event
Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
News
Reproductive roundtable held at SHIFT
Kaitlyn Joshua and Amanda Zurawski share their experiences with accessing reproductive health care
Story by Maddie Kasper and Marissa Day April 20, 2024
Scheffler hosts up the Masters Trophy and sports the green jacket.
Credit: Matt Slocum / AP Photo
Opinion
Scottie Scheffler is not done winning majors this year
Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
“Shameless” is a story of a family living on the South Side of Chicago. The siblings are left to fend for themselves with an absentee mother and an alcoholic father. (Image from Shameless Instagram)
Opinion
The downfall of ‘Shameless’
White trash somehow gets trashier
Story by Mady Leick and Taylor Boggess April 23, 2024
Giorno Giovanna, the “Jojo” of part five. He doesn’t agree with me. (photo from David Production)
Opinion
Part five of “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” is the worst part
Giorno’s dream should be to have a better show
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
The ‘80s classic is a staple in my household.
Cinephiles
Cinephiles: ‘The Goonies’
An ode to my childhood
Story by Elyse Braun, Chief Copy Editor • April 23, 2024
Promotional art for the game. Photo from Nintendo.
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story is what role-playing games should strive to be.
Gameplay and dialogue dance to welcome players of all skill levels, ages, and so on.
Story by Noah Tolbert, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
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
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
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
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