Skip to Main Content
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

Larry Mboga holding a soccer ball at the Eau Claire Soccer Park, a place he regularly visits.

From rural Kenya to Eau Claire City Council: Larry Mboga’s story of resilience and community service

Story by Rafael DaCosta, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

When Larry Mboga arrived in the United States from rural Kenya to go to college in Minneapolis, he never imagined the impact he would end up having on a city 90 minutes away called Eau Claire, Wisconsin....

Hegenbarth is an avid knitter and crocheter, regularly making slippers for visitors and staff, Oct. 7, 2024.

From classroom to wrestling mat: How Joe Hegenbarth built a legacy of connection

Story by Lydia Svendsen, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Joe Hegenbarth always leaves his door open. Not just to let in the light from the narrow hallway at Dove Healthcare in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, but to extend an unspoken invitation – one he’s been offering...

Through the Civil Rights Pilgrimage, Jodi-Thesing Ritter has fostered relationships with several activists from the Civil Rights Movement. Ritter (right) posing in front of a mural at the Foot Soldiers Park in Selma, Alabama with CRP student coordinator Chhime Yangdron (left) and civil rights activist Joanne Bland (center).

‘It really changed who I am as a person’: One UWEC employee’s continued dedication to EDI on campus

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor April 30, 2024

When Jodi Thesing-Ritter was younger, she never saw herself working in higher education, but she knew she wanted to have a career where she could help people. “I went to college intending to become...

The cover of “My Life With Words” features a picture of a younger Luebke reading a newspaper

Barbara F. Luebke on the release of her newest work “My Life With Words”

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor February 20, 2024

Journalism, in all of its facets and capacities, has no single definition. The rules the average journalists follow, though, do not seem to vary much. One of the most important rules for journalists to...

Stegeman is a nationally ranked athlete.
Photo used with permission from Dan Schwamberger, UWEC Cross Country/Track & Field.

Mitch Stegeman named Athlete of the Week by USTFCCCA

Story by Mady Leick, Copy Editor February 14, 2024

Mitch Stegeman has been awarded The US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association athlete of the week after a record breaking week. This is the first time this award has been given to a male...

“This was nearly unbearable to sit through,” Matthew Lehner said before the State Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities. (Photo from WisconsinEye)

‘I just can’t sit back’: One UWEC student’s journey to political activism

Story by Toby Mohr, Freelance Writer October 25, 2023

This story was written by Mohr for class credit for CJ 427 Advanced Reporting and Editing at UW-Eau Claire. Matthew Lehner sat in the Wisconsin State Capitol waiting for his turn to speak. Across the...

“We have known each other for so long that our bonding has helped us get to where we are today.” (Photo by Spencer Flaten, UWEC)

Women’s tennis doubles partners receive Kwik Trip Athlete of the Week awards

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer October 18, 2023

Women’s tennis doubles team, fifth-year neuroscience and math student Sydney Presler and third-year economics student Morgan Dekan, were awarded the Kwik Trip Athlete of the Week awards.  Although...

“There’s a great competitive atmosphere (at UW-Eau Claire) and once I got recruited I knew I was going to have to put in the work to contribute to the team," Corey Boerner said.

Corey Boerner ties school record at the Twin Cities Classic Golf Tournament

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer October 10, 2023

Fifth-year math education student and men's golf team co-captain Corey Boerner scored a 66 in his third round of the Twin Cities Classic Golf Tournament on Sept. 23, tying the UW-Eau Claire single-round...

 First-year student-athletes Boyarski  and Cinnamo are adapting to new challenges.

Freshmen student-athletes adjust to college sports

Story by Elizabeth Weiss, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

With the semester underway and fall sports in full swing, first-year student-athletes are adapting. Whether on the field, court or in the classroom first-year student-athletes face new challenges. Two...

Rossellin Gaitán has served as a senator, the Communications Commission director and the president of Student Senate during her time at UW-Eau Claire.

Outgoing president reflects on time on campus

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor May 4, 2023

Editor’s note: Rossellin Gaitán uses she/they pronouns, but she/her pronouns will be featured for clarification purposes. As her time at UW-Eau Claire comes to an end, former Student Body President...

Heather Ann Moody in her office in Hibbard.

Heather Ann Moody receives the MLK Social Justice Leadership award

Story by Ella Freeman, Arts & Life Editor February 20, 2023

Editor’s note: Heather Ann Moody uses she/they pronouns, but for clarification purposes, she/her pronouns will be featured. Heather Ann Moody, director of the American Indian Studies program at UW-Eau...

Nathan Donovan named to All-American first team

Nathan Donovan named to All-American first team

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor December 13, 2022

Second-year forward soccer player Nathan Donovan was awarded United Soccer Coaches Association first-team All-American. He is the first in the UW-Eau Claire men’s soccer history to receive this award. Donovan...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Profile