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
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"F" FOR FUNDING: State appropriations per full-time equivalent students for the 2012-2013 academic year are the lowest it's been over the last three decades at $6,600 per student for 2012-2013, down from as high as $10,000 per student. The data include enrollment for the fall semester of two- and four-year public colleges. Graphic by Alex Zank, The Spectator

Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
May 7, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

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Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
April 30, 2014
BRANCHING OUT: Sporting almost 2,000 likes on Facebook and a new album, Terraform is a multi-state band with members in Iowa and Eau Claire. Submitted

In terrific form

Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
April 30, 2014
A timely discussion

A timely discussion

Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
April 23, 2014
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Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
April 23, 2014
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Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
April 16, 2014
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Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
April 9, 2014
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Go Claire

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
April 9, 2014
Graphic by Alex Zank, The Spectator

Senate doesn’t mirror student body makeup

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
April 2, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

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Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
April 2, 2014
Brier

A toast to good grades in Greek community

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
March 26, 2014
Graphic by Karl Enghofer, The Spectator

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Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
March 26, 2014
Posing with film director Anna Albelo, third from left, PRIDE students Stephanie Gottschalk, Joshua Zmarzly, Neil Robmann, Austin Shimko and Dylan Vorass attended the Eau Queer Film Festival in October. © 2013 Submitted.

Coming out, paving future at Eau Claire

Story by Alex Zank, Op/Ed Editor
March 13, 2014
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Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
March 12, 2014
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Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

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March 5, 2014
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Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

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February 26, 2014

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Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
February 19, 2014

Senate approves more water bottles

Story by Alex Zank, OP/Ed Editor
February 12, 2014

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February 12, 2014

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February 5, 2014

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January 29, 2014
Deck expansion in Carson Park meets opposition

Deck expansion in Carson Park meets opposition

Story by Alex Zank, OP / ED Editor
January 23, 2014

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Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
January 23, 2014

The internship: unfair, exploitative and necessary

Story by Alex Zank, Freelancer
October 23, 2013

Federal government shuts down for first time in 17 years

Story by Alex Zank, Freelancer
October 1, 2013

Federal government shuts down for first time in 17 years

Story by Alex Zank, Freelancer
October 1, 2013

Beyond the textbooks

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
May 9, 2013

How living larger is harming the planet

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
May 9, 2013

A story about stories: life experience are crucial for personal growth

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
April 17, 2013
Senior Elora Blomberg takes the blood pressure of a worker at one of the several farms she visited as part of the nursing student group last fall.

Nurses gain practical experience, new perspectives on farm trips

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
April 4, 2013
Some senators and students claim there is less debate on legislation this session than previous ones. But others claim actual debate and contested votes are not common in senate. On bills with recorded vote outcomes, the number of “contested” bills (the winning vote to be less than or equal to 80 percent), the current session and two more are shown. Percentages represent the portion of contested bills of all bills voted on. Data for 56th session is incomplete since they are still actively voting on legislation until after the spring elections.

Concerns voiced of Student Senate “stacking the deck”

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
March 28, 2013

Wachs pushes tuition cap during campus visit

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
March 17, 2013

Swim team gives lessons to fundraise, help community

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
March 15, 2013

It’s called “liberal arts” for a reason

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
March 7, 2013

Logical missteps of Walker budget

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
March 3, 2013
C-Store reopens

C-Store reopens

Story by Alex Zank, New Editor
February 21, 2013

Wrestlers show improvement

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
February 8, 2013

Wrestling team finishes 24th at Wheaton Invitational

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
February 5, 2013

Senate to receive formal response

Story by Alex Zank, News Editor
January 24, 2013

Saving the longest for last

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
December 13, 2012
Gamerz guide

Gamerz guide

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
December 12, 2012

Two referendums for next spring

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
December 6, 2012

Participate in class? Make me.

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
December 5, 2012

A busy two weeks for Student Senate

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
November 29, 2012

IT Commission looking to add mobile printing

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
November 15, 2012
UAC film: "Drive"

UAC film: “Drive”

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
November 8, 2012

Student Senate, United Council at odds

Story by Alex Zank and Chris Reinoos
November 7, 2012

Senate supports hosting leadership conference

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
November 7, 2012

Where does our money go?

Story by Haley Zblewski and Alex Zank
October 31, 2012

United Council resolution passes

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 31, 2012
An election education

An election education

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 31, 2012

Readership Program excess funds shifted

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 25, 2012

Lobbying a greater focus with IGA

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 17, 2012

Keeping religion out

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 17, 2012

First special allocation request of the year passed

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 11, 2012
For your entertainment

For your entertainment

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 11, 2012

Student Senate to display goals

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 4, 2012
Why not Feingold?

Why not Feingold?

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
October 3, 2012
The spin on disc golf

The spin on disc golf

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 27, 2012

Student Health Service special commission established

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 19, 2012
Fiscal cliff should be no.1 priority for presidential candidates

Fiscal cliff should be no.1 priority for presidential candidates

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 19, 2012

Current cross country teams thrive against alumni

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 13, 2012

Student Senate bylaw changes proposed

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 12, 2012
A campus in transition

A campus in transition

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 6, 2012

New year, new hopes for Student Senate

Story by Alex Zank, Chief Copy Editor
September 6, 2012
Media electoral coverage is terrible

Media electoral coverage is terrible

Story by Alex Zank
May 9, 2012
Student debt major issue, expert says

Student debt major issue, expert says

Story by Alex Zank
May 2, 2012

Bidder found for education building

Story by Alex Zank
April 4, 2012

In interest of citizens, Supreme Court should rule in favor of healthcare law

Story by Alex Zank
April 2, 2012

Higher education cost a “primary” concern with students

Story by Alex Zank
March 28, 2012

Club baseball gears up for first pitch

Story by Alex Zank
March 10, 2012

The economic importance of illegal immigrants

Story by Alex Zank
March 1, 2012

[Video] McIntyre Library hosts ‘Harry Potter’ reading marathon

Story by Alex Zank
February 22, 2012

Swimming suits up for conference

Story by Alex Zank
February 16, 2012

Free tax program provides services to students, faculty

Story by Alex Zank
February 9, 2012

Coupon program gives students access to local deals, discounts

Story by Alex Zank
February 2, 2012

Major websites black out in protest of SOPA

Story by Alex Zank
January 27, 2012
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