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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

Lathrop said that, outside of playing Softball, she has had previous experiences in basketball and soccer, which honed her teamwork skills. (Photo from Blugold Athletics)

Athlete of the Week: Paige Lathrop shares the secrets to her softball success

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

UW-Eau Claire softball player, Paige Lathrop was declared the WIAC Athlete Of The Week for the week of March 17-23. Lathrop said she was shocked to receive this accolade.  “I didn’t realize I was...

UW-Eau Claire fourth-year forward Ellie Anderson and second-year forward Maddie Hulter attempt to score on UW-River Falls goalie Jordan O’Kane during the WIAC O’Brien Cup Tournament finals on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in River Falls, Wisconsin.

Women’s hockey team ends season with 4-1 loss at UW-River Falls

Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager March 12, 2025

The UW-Eau Claire women’s hockey team ended their season against the top-ranked UW-River Falls Falcons 4-1 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) final match.  The Falcons took...

UW-Eau Claire men’s hockey team captain and fourth-year defenseman Colin Stein hoists the Commissioner’s Cup above the team after defeating UW-River Falls 2-0 in the WIAC Tournament Championship. Matt Stanek, WIAC assistant commissioner for media relations, presented the cup to Stein and the team on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

UWEC men’s hockey wins Commissioner’s Cup in shut-out against UW-River Falls

Story by Dani Wollner, Assistant Business Manager March 12, 2025

UW-Eau Claire men’s hockey started and ended the final game against UW-River Falls on Saturday, March 8, with a goal in the first and third periods. This intense game rounded out Eau Claire’s WIAC...

Group of Blugolds celebrating after a goal scored by Devon Crews.

UWEC women’s lacrosse defeats Edgewood College on record night

Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

UW-Eau Claire women’s lacrosse faced Edgewood College at The Sonnentag Center on Friday, March 7. Not only did the Blugolds pull away with a 25-3 victory, but they also had a player make history. Third-year...

The team goes in for a huddle led by head coach Michael Rhodovi before the start of the game.

UWEC women’s lacrosse Ellie Fisher earns Kwik Trip Athlete of The Week honors

Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Second-year Ellie Fisher was honored as the Kwik Trip women’s lacrosse player of the week for the week of Feb. 17-23. Fisher discovered she earned the award through one of her teammates and a text...

Forward Jana Lesch approaches the goal during Friday’s semifinals game one against UW-Stevens Point. Lesch didn’t score during game one but collected a goal at 9:07 in the first period during game two with an assist by forward Sam Moehle, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

UWEC women’s hockey advances to WIAC finals with 8-2 win

Story by Dani Wollner, Assistant Business Manager March 4, 2025

With two back-to-back wins in the WIAC semifinals weekend, the UW-Eau Claire women's hockey team is one step closer to winning the WIAC Tournament O'Brien Cup Championship. Eau Claire started the Saturday...

Athlete Students: The Ides of March

Athlete Students: The Ides of March

Story by Erik Mikalofsky, Sports Editor March 4, 2025

When I think of the month of March, all I begin to think about is the best month on the sports calendar. You’ve got the highly entertaining men’s NCAA basketball tournament and the start of the new...

Lauren Meudt works to lose her defender with the help of a screen by Anna Koth.

Blugolds defeated by Warhawks in last regular season game

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor February 26, 2025

The UW-Eau Claire women’s basketball season for 2024-2025 has come to an end.  On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Blugolds traveled to play a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) match against...

 Max Dronen, first year UW-Eau Claire hockey player, collects the first of his three goals scored during the Feb. 21 first-round playoff game against Northland College, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Blugold hockey tops their split regular season with big wins in the first round of playoffs

Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager February 25, 2025

The UW-Eau Claire men’s hockey team secured their spot into the next round of WIAC playoffs on Feb. 21 and 22. After a split ticket on the last two games of the regular season against the UW-Stout Blue...

Fourth-year Blugold Jared Stricker on the mat. Stricker won his fourth conference title in his weight class. Photo by Olivia Stricker

Blugold takes second at WIAC wrestling championships

Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

The WIAC Wrestling Championships were held in Whitewater, WI on Sunday, Feb.15. The first place winner was UW-La Crosse with 158.5 points, while the UW-Eau Claire Blugold wrestling team took second place...

Guard Cade Hall goes up for a jump shot during the Feb. 12 game against the UW-Platteville Pioneers.

Blugolds rally past UW-Stevens Point, eye WIAC tournament

Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

The UW-Eau Claire men’s basketball team picked up a crucial 66-62 win over UW-Stevens Point on Feb. 15 at Quandt Fieldhouse, snapping a two-game losing streak and building momentum ahead of the WIAC...

Kelsey Donovan is cheered on by her teammates as she performs her floor routine.

UWEC Gymnastics defeat ranked opponent at home

Story by Eli Benes, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

UW-Eau Claire gymnastics hosted sixth-ranked Winona State Warriors at the McPhee Physical Education Center on Friday, Feb. 14. Eau Claire went into the meet coming off their first win of the season, defeating...

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