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
All content by Anna Mateffy
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[Photo] Nearing the finish line

Story by Ellis Williams, Sports Editor
May 13, 2015
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[Photo] Getting stronger in the summer

Story by Trent Tetzlaff, Copy Editor
May 14, 2015
Amanda Fischer and Nikki Brooks, softball team captains, helped their team earn a 26-16 overall record this season. Fischer will end her Blugold playing career as one of the most decorated players in the program’s history.

[Photo] Amanda Fischer broke records en route to her second yearly award

Story by Austin Mai, Op/Ed Editor
May 14, 2015
Senior Mic Nelson struts his stuff for the crowd in the second piece of the show, titled “My Eyes are Sizzling.”

After a semester of hard work, UW-Eau Claire students show off their dance moves

Story by Anna Mateffy, Photo Editor
May 13, 2015
Sophia Lopez offered lemonade to passersby in exchange for a donation to the Nepali earthquake victims.

Lemonade for Nepal

Story by Anna Mateffy, Photo Editor
May 6, 2015
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[Photo] Bridal gown design house celebrates their one-year anniversary

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
May 6, 2015
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[Photo] Eau Claire native and former Blugold assistant cross country coach delivers a magical moment at his hometown marathon

Story by Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
Hoffman and Dahl compete at No. 1 doubles for the Blugolds, and have continued to grow as a duo on the court despite Dahl only being a freshman.

[Photo] An uncommon duo

Story by Trent Tetzlaff, Copy Editor
April 30, 2015
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[Photo] Eau Claire celebrates 48 years of Jazz

Story by Raina Beutel, Staff Writer
April 21, 2015
The Singing Statesmen sang five pieces, including the Austrian National Anthem before the dancing began.

[Photo] Highlights of the 41st annual Viennese Balls

Story by Words by Sami West and Photos by Anna Mateffy
April 15, 2015
Senior softball captains Amanda Fischer and Nikki Brooks take to the footbridge before practice.

[Photo] Batting for life

Story by Austin Mai, Op/Ed Editor
April 16, 2015
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[Photo] The woman behind the ‘magic moments’ of UW-Eau Claire’s Viennese Ball

Story by Sami West, Staff Writer
April 9, 2015
Ray Cross, UW System president, spoke about proposed budget cuts to the university system at an open forum for UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students Wednesday afternoon in Centennial Hall. Cross touched on challenges ahead for the UW System and his efforts lobbying state lawmakers to ease the cut.

[Photo] Cross: System cuts reflect value shift

Story by Nate Beck, News Editor
April 1, 2015
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[Photo] UW-Eau Claire rallies against campus-wide discrimination

Story by Katy Macek and Lauren Kritter
April 1, 2015
Junior Julia Stedman traveled to UW-La Crosse this past weekend to compete in the Division III national gymnastics meet. She earned second team All-American honors, tying for ninth place in both the floor exercise and vault events.

[Photo] An All-American performance

Story by Meghan Hosely, Online Editor
April 1, 2015
Staff Writer Hailey Novak knows the struggles of living with RBF.

[Photo] An unfortunate condition plaguing females everywhere

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
April 1, 2015

UW-Eau Claire rallies against campus-wide discrimination

Story by Anna Mateffy, Photo Editor
March 19, 2015
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“Tonight Show” tenor saxophonist visits Eau Claire

Story by Anna Mateffy, Photo Editor
March 17, 2015
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[Photo] Diving in head first

Story by Kristina Bornholtz, Managing Editor
March 11, 2015
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[Photo] Wrestling among the nation’s best

Story by Ellis Williams, Sports Editor
March 11, 2015
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[Photo] Win or go home

Story by Ellis Williams and Nick Erickson
February 26, 2015
Effertz is having a career season shooting 42 percent from the field while not missing a game.

[Photo] A life long journey

Story by Ellis Williams, Sports Editor
February 26, 2015
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[Photo] Students learn about Chinese culture through festivities in classes

Story by Katy Macek, Currents Editor
February 26, 2015
Disc Golf 365 will take over Raspberry Reign’s at 310 Water St. come March 1.

[Photo] Disc Golf 365 seeks to accommodate with new location on Water Street

Story by Sami West, Staff Writer
February 24, 2015
Comedian Bo Burnham performed Thursday in Zorn Arena.

[Photo] Comedian Bo Burnham filled Zorn Arena with laughter Thursday

Story by Katy Macek, Currents Editor
February 13, 2015
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[Photo] 21 points from Jack Martinek help left Blugolds past UW-Platteville

Story by Ellis Williams, Sports Editor
February 12, 2015
Cirque Zuma Zuma is often referred to as an African-style Cirque du Soleil.

[Photo] Acrobats in the Arena

Story by Sam Martinez, Staff Writer
February 7, 2015
Aaron White, senior public relations major and global studies minor, transferred to UW-Eau Claire in spring 2013. He has since been crowned homecoming king and completed a public relations internship in New York.

[Photo] Transfer student finds home at Eau Claire

Story by Kristina Bornholtz, Managing Editor
February 4, 2015
Freshman nursing major Hannah Anderson enjoys a winter day.

[Photo] Area activities give students a chance to enjoy the cold

Story by Nick Robinson, Staff Writer
February 3, 2015
Copy Editor Lauren French takes a moment to text a friend back in The Spectator's office.

[Photo] Can you hear me now?

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
February 3, 2015
Sophomore Mass communication major Kendall Ruchti (middle) and behind her Helen White look toward the front of the classroom, located in Hibbard Hall. While these two seem to be paying attention, academic mishaps aren't uncommon within the walls of Hibbard.

[Photo] Biggest Blugold blunders

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
February 3, 2015
Senior Eric Effertz shoots a free throw Saturday when the Blugolds fell short to the Pointers.

[Photo] Blugolds nearly upset Pointers at home

Story by Ellis Williams, Sports Editor
February 1, 2015
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[Photo] Blugold swim unable to propel past Whitewater

Story by Words by Ellis Williams and Photos by Anna Mateffy
February 3, 2015
Senior Kayla Menzie says although the new website is attractive for incoming students, it is not user friendly for current students.

[Photo] A fresh new look

Story by Trent Tetzlaff, Copy Editor
January 29, 2015

Goodwill: behind the shelves

Story by Anna Mateffy, Photo/ Multimedia Editor
January 28, 2015
Ellis Williams, Nick Erickson and Austin Mai.

[Photo] Triple Threat-Dec. 12

December 12, 2014

(Ugly) sweater weather

Story by Anna Mateffy, Photo Editor
December 10, 2014
Sophomore guard Abby Midtlien was one of four Blugolds in double figures Saturday against the Warhawks. - Photo by Anna Mateffy

[Photo] Women’s hoops shows signs of promise

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
November 18, 2014
Freshman criminal justice major Briar Swann was recently featured on The Real Winning Edge, a nationwide television series for accomplishing her goals in baton twirling and overcoming adversity.

[Photo] Front and center

Story by Austin Mai, Staff writer
November 18, 2014
Ingrid Michaelson performed Monday night in Zorn Arena.

[Photo] Come early, stay late

Story by Words by Katy Macek, Photos by Anna Mateffy, and Video by Tyler Henderson
November 17, 2014
Anna Mateffy, Photo Editor of The Spectator, gets in the Christmas spirit with roommate Megan Overstreet. - Photo by Anna Mateffy

Mismatched holidays of the dorms

Story by Anna Mateffy, Photo Editor
November 4, 2014
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[Photo] Wrestling through adversity

Story by Ellis Williams, Sports Editor
October 30, 2014
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[Photo] Observing and cracking down

Story by Meghan Hosely, Copy Editor
October 28, 2014
Freshman Mitchell Geisler sits with his father, Kevin as they watch his mother, Sandy line up a shot.

[Photo] Parent’s weekend a hit

Story by Trent Tetzlaff, Copy Editor
October 21, 2014
Sophomore goalie Rachel Griffiths records one of her five saves Saturday against UW-Oshkosh.

[Photo] Soccer shutout on Senior Day

Story by Sam Martinez, Staff Writer
October 19, 2014
Senior Alexis Wong goes up for a block in the Fall Classic held last Friday and Saturday.

[Photo] Volleyball goes 3-1 at home tournament

Story by Austin Mai, Staff Writer
October 20, 2014

Towers experiences flood

Story by Anna Mateffy, Photo Editor
October 17, 2014
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[Photo] Kicking in the newbies

Story by Jake Steen, Staff Writer
October 15, 2014
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Homecoming 2014 in photos

Story by Anna Mateffy, Photo Editor
October 7, 2014
The Forward Brass Band put on an interesting act and even included the chancellor.

[Photo] Student groups exhibit talent at Varsity Night Live

Story by Sam Martinez, Staff Writer
October 6, 2014
Brandon Luedke brings down UW-Platteville's Dillon Villhauer as Cody Taubman (33) and Roger Steen (99) pursue the play.

[Photo] Pioneers thump football team

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
October 4, 2014
Editor In Chief Nick Erickson, Eric Anderson and Robby Riley live in a house that got inspected earlier this summer. They and their three roommates were threatened to be taken to small claims court.

[Photo] Inspections not uncommon

Story by Glen Olson, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014
Freshman Ryan Battist came to Student Health Service for a physical and to see if he has asthma - a condition he said he thinks came from living in the dorms.

[Photo] Skipping sickness

Story by Courtney Kueppers, Managing Editor
October 1, 2014
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[Photo] Blugolds’ four-game winning streak snapped by Eagles

Story by Austin Mai, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014
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[Photo] Game, set, match

Story by Trent Tetzlaff, Copy Editor
October 1, 2014
Tutor Josie Knauber helps Emily Long with her homework.

[Photo] Helping all students succeed

Story by Nick Robinson, Staff Writer
September 30, 2014

Boys chase girls chase Bon Iver?

Story by Anna Mateffy, Photo Editor
September 30, 2014
The Blugolds celebrate a point in a match Saturday against UW-La Crosse. The Eagles rallied to take a 3-2 victory.

[Photo] Volleyball split matches over WIAC-opening weekend

Story by Austin Mai, Staff Writer
September 29, 2014
Defensive back Cody Taubman and the rest of the Blugold football team will be getting a much needed break this weekend.

[Photo] Football set to recharge

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
September 24, 2014
Freshman running back Jake Neis carries the ball against St. John's (Minn.). The Blugold offense only rushed for 83 yards in a loss Saturday to Wheaton (Ill.).

[Photo] Football falls in defensive struggle

September 20, 2014
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[Photo] The bond that binds them

Story by Ellis Williams, Sports Editor
September 17, 2014
UW-Eau Claire professor BJ Hollars released his latest book earlier this month.

[Photo] Drowning in the truth

Story by Katy Macek, Currents Editor
September 15, 2014
Senior quarterback Mark Munger looks for a pass downfield against St. John's Saturday night at Carson Park.

[Photo] St. John’s runs all over Blugolds

Story by Nick Erickson, Editor In Chief
September 13, 2014
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[Photo] Democracy 101

Story by Katy Macek, Currents Editor
September 10, 2014

[Photo] Women’s soccer can’t beat the heat

Story by Jake Steen, Staff Writer
September 8, 2014
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[Photo] A rollercoaster of progress

Story by Kristina Bornholtz, News Editor
September 4, 2014
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[Photo] Student organizations back for the bash

Story by Rachel Streich, Chief Copy Editor
September 4, 2014
Towers Hall tied for first place in the Recycling Contest, held in the residence halls earlier in March.

[Photo] Regents approve Towers funding

Story by Glen Olson, Staff Writer
September 4, 2014

Nursing curriculum overhaul

Story by Anna Mateffy, Freelancer
April 9, 2014
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