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.

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

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Student Senate, McIntyre Library encourage civic participation with ‘Walk the Vote’

Local voting advocacy groups celebrate voting rights, encourage voter registration
Byline photo of Maddie Kasper
Story by Maddie Kasper, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2024
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Photo by Maddie Kasper
Organizers from The Wisco Project talk to students about voter registration and resources for the upcoming presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Other organizations tabling at the event include Chippewa Valley Votes, the League of Women Voters, the LIT (Leaders Igniting Transformation) UWEC chapter, Multicultural Student Services and JONAH Justice.

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