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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

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

The Spectator

The Honors Student Council (HSC) and the Student Office of Sustainability (SOS) organized an Earth Day Cleanup from 9 am to noon on April 12. Members of the Student Office of Sustainability are helping clean up Eau Claire.

Students, organizations participate in Earth Day Cleanup

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

Curtin can be reached at curtinem5864@uwec.edu.

Many language students and language lovers were in attendance, such as these students from a Chinese class.

PHOTOS: UWEC hosts The 19th Annual International Poetry Reading

Story by Ruby Sonnek, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

  Sonnek can be reached at sonnekrl6881@uwec.edu.

A view of the Chippewa River near Owen Park.

River safety for recreational river use this upcoming spring

Story by Maia Soderlund, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

As warmer weather approaches, the Chippewa River becomes a hot spot for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy the outdoors. However, with increased activity comes greater risks of accidents. Visit...

For her research, Muschinske said she used materials such as plat maps, surveyor notebooks, newspaper articles and essays from different historical archives and museums in the area.

Thursdays at the U presents ‘What’s in a Name?’

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor April 16, 2025

Rice Lake is a city in Barron County, Wisconsin, located on the shore of a lake with the same name. The question is, what is the story behind Rice Lake’s namesake? From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on April...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by James Verville, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Underage drinking violation  At approximately 11 p.m. on April 5, an officer was conducting vehicle patrol along Garfield Avenue. The officer approached the Garfield Avenue hill and stopped for a group...

Some protesters held signs advocating for freedom of the press.

‘The revolution will not be televised’

Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor April 16, 2025

Dozens of people gather each Wednesday to line the streetside corner of South Barstow and Lake Street, holding signs and chanting together outside the Eau Claire courthouse to exercise their first amendment...

Eckard is set to begin teaching in the fall.

English Department welcomes new screenwriting professor

Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor April 10, 2025

The UW-Eau Claire English Department has hired a new screenwriting professor who is set to begin teaching in the fall of 2025. This addition represents a new branch in the department and an expansion of...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Cade Fisher, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2025

Alarm at the track meet At approximately 3:06 p.m. on March 27, an officer was dispatched to the McPhee Center to  assist a potential fire case.  The Communications Center advised that they had...

Lily Eisele led a tour of the Sonnentag highlighting accessibility concerns and potential solutions after the construction of the new complex.

UWEC discusses accessibility

Story by Elva Crist, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

On March 11, the Leader-Telegram published an Opinion article regarding physical accessibility at UW-Eau Claire, which was prompted by the plans for renovations to Vicki Lord Larson Hall and McIntyre Library...

UW-Eau Claire’s Student Office of Sustainability has moved rooms in Davies Student Center and is now to the right of the exit doors past the Service Desk.

What to expect at UWEC’s ‘Earth Claire’

Story by Taylor Boggess, Opinion Editor April 8, 2025

April is Earth Month, and to celebrate, UW-Eau Claire is hosting a wide range of events and activities throughout the month to educate students on sustainability. All events are free to attend.  According...

“I think all students should visit the bird museum because it just has such an incredible number of species in it, a lot of which you would never see otherwise,” Carlsten said. “Even if they just take a quick stroll through the museum, they will find a new favorite bird or get a laugh … There is something for everyone there.”

Relocation of James Newman Clark Bird Museum to come with challenges

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor April 8, 2025

The new Science and Health Sciences Building at UW-Eau Claire is in the process of construction and estimated to be complete by the fall of 2027. As it will be replacing Phillips Science Hall, there have...

The exhibit had a Hmong Alumni Spotlight section to tell the stories of some of the first Hmong students to attend UW-Eau Claire.

PHOTOS: UWEC celebrates 50 years of Hmong history in Eau Claire

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor April 8, 2025

Matczak can be reached at matczaij9603@uwec.edu.

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