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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

Clara Neupert

Clara Neupert, Currents Editor

Neupert is a fourth-year journalism student at UW-Eau Claire. She is the executive producer of Engage Eau Claire on Blugold Radio Sunday. In her spare time, Neupert's working on becoming a crossword puzzle expert.

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Spec songs

Spec songs

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
April 15, 2020
According to the 2012 National Survey on Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitude Attitudes and Behaviors, 13 percent of bicycle accidents are caused by poor roadway conditions like snow or ice. Installing studded tires, like the ones on this bike outside of Hibbard, help with traction.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
December 13, 2018
One of the cornerstones of athletic competition is sportsmanship. Even during intramurals, athletics shouldn’t overlook this important concept.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
December 4, 2018
In this photo from The Spectator’s files, the stationary bikes in the Hilltop Center’s cycling studio wait to be used. The cycling studio, along with the multi-purpose group exercise room next door, were built last year.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
November 28, 2018
The Great Debate

The Great Debate

Story by Clara Neupert and Rebecca Mennecke
November 23, 2018
This picture from our 2014 files shows Pinehurst Park’s dual features. To the left is the free skiing/snowboarding terrain park and to the right the sledding hill.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
November 21, 2018
Running releases a chemical in the body called endorphins, according to WebMD. Endorphins interact with the body's response to pain and trigger a positive feeling — runner's high. The feeling of euphoria could be one reason runners go the extra mile.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
November 14, 2018
The Blugolds came out on top against UW-Whitewater during the WIAC Women’s Volleyball Championship on Saturday.

Volleyball finds tournament victory

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
November 8, 2018
In this picture from staff files, a marathon pacer passes through the Blugold Mile during last spring's Eau Claire Marathon.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
November 6, 2018
 In this picture from staff files, Patrick Treacy leads the UW-Eau Claire pack at the Blugold Invite on Sept. 28. Treacy finished fourth for the Blugold men on Saturday.

UW-Eau Claire women’s team wins WIAC Championship

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
November 1, 2018
In this photo from staff files, the Blugold Marching Band plays a few songs for the crowd at the new Garfield Avenue's opening celebration. BMB will hold a concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Pablo Center at the Confluence.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
November 1, 2018
Director of Housing and Residence Life  Quincey Chapman responds to student inquiry during the Chancellor’s Roundtable on Wednesday. The meeting was an open forum for discussion about accessibility on UW-Eau Claire’s campus.

Roundtable addresses accessibility

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
October 24, 2018
 Professional wrestling premiered in the United States in the late 1860s after the Civil War, according to Pro Wrestling Stories.com. Wrestlers often competed at carnivals, where audience members could place bets on the wrestlers.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
October 22, 2018
Vigor in the Valley

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
October 8, 2018

Spectator sports podcast

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
October 5, 2018
Clara Neupert stretches her hamstrings on her bike before the start of her race. Though the Fall Color Festival was in Southern Wisconsin, the Eau Claire area is home to several mountain bike trails. Mountain bikes can be rented through the Environmental Adventure Center on campus.

Winning isn’t everything

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
October 1, 2018
Pickleball was born on an island near Seatle in 1965, according to the USAPA’s website. The game originated as a backyard activity created by three fathers. There are several accounts as to why the game is called “pickleball.” One claims that a family’s cocker spaniel, named “Pickles,” used to chase after the wiffle ball.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
September 24, 2018
Austin Perkins scales a wall during a bouldering competition at UW-River Falls. Perkins coaches Eau Climbers, the indoor climbing club at UW-Eau Claire.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
September 17, 2018
According to olympic.org, Serena Williams was coached in tennis from a young age by her father and won her first U.S. Open title at age 18.

Serena Williams faces violations

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
September 12, 2018
UW-Eau Claire's new bike fixing stations are located in three different spots around campus.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
September 10, 2018
Eau Claire’s walking, running and biking trails are present throughout the city. Their paved ways provide venues for transportation, exercise and competition.

Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
September 4, 2018
 The Eau Claire Marathon, which took place last Sunday, featured nearly 5,000 runners with a diversity of backgrounds, body types and abilities.

Right for running

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
May 8, 2018
Geared toward learners of all ages, Astronomy Day was free and open to the public. 
It was hosted by the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society, a local club with an observatory in Fall Creek.

To Eau Claire and beyond

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
May 8, 2018
During a walk guided by Daria Hutchinson, Joe Rohrer and Matt Staudenmaier, students and community members were encouraged to ask questions about the trees that call the UW-Eau Claire campus their home.

UW-Eau Claire named a ‘Tree Campus’

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
April 24, 2018
“Charlotte’s Web,” presented by Eau Claire Children’s Theatre, showcased Castle Dettinger as Wilbur, Tehya Johnson as Fern and Ava Shultz as Charlotte.

‘Charlotte’s Web’ in review

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
April 11, 2018
The Yates-Forrest and Nguyen-Salzman teams answered a set of questions during a president debate on Wednesday. The candidates are vying for the positions of the UW-Eau Claire student body president and vice president.

Presidential debate informs voters

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
April 11, 2018
This year, Erica Oawster’s effort in the ring earned her a place at nationals, where she finished fourth and returned home an All-American.

Blugold thrower excels in her field

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
April 4, 2018
Lydia Boerboom, a UW-Eau Claire student running for County Board, answered questions at the forum on Tuesday.

Candidates answer student questions during forum

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
March 28, 2018
Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin was one of the speakers at  the March for Our Lives rally in Madison. Baldwin’s speech was echoed by area high school students.

Protesters demand gun legislation change

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
March 27, 2018
The Eau Claire City Council tabled the ordinance in a 7-3 decision. City Manager Dale Peters expects the legislation to reappear in May after discussion.

Ordinance vote postponed

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
March 14, 2018
Katie Christian (right), club president, and Kyle Hagen (left), vice president, demonstrate their different approaches to meditation. The Organization for Meditation meets from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays throughout spring semester.

New campus organization meets to meditate

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
February 28, 2018
Blugold women's softball had a "productive weekend" in Rochester, Minnesota winning three of four games.

Softball opens season swinging in Minnesota

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
February 28, 2018
A plastic food wrapper drifts into a snow pile outside Hibbard Hall. The Pew Research Center reports that when it comes to total recycled items, plastics like bags and food packaging account for less than 20 percent.

Be nicer to the planet: nix individual packaging

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
January 31, 2018
The Ager Museum, located on West Madison Street, is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month and every third Wednesday of the month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Eau Claire museum preserves Norwegian culture

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
December 13, 2017
On Wednesday, AIESEC hosted a “Global Village,” where interested students were given an opportunity to learn about volunteer programs in Romania, Thailand and Peru.

AIESEC helps students go global

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
November 16, 2017
Are ghosts real?

Are ghosts real?

Story by Elizabeth Gosling and Clara Neupert
October 23, 2017
Hibbard Hall renamed in honor of anonymous donor

Hibbard Hall renamed in honor of anonymous donor

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
October 9, 2017
Kitty Norton of “Jack and Kitty” sings and plays the whizzbang, a washboard-like instrument. The duo covered originals and covers, ranging from “Three Little Birds” to “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).”

Acoustic Cafe hosts Jack and Kitty

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
October 2, 2017
Only a sophomore, Natalie Wijesinghe is an instrumental component on the UW-Eau Claire women’s tennis team. This weekend, Wijesinghe fought her way into two semi-final rounds at the ITA Regionals.

UW-Eau Claire women’s tennis team makes history

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
September 26, 2017
Lisa Krawczyk is a member of NOTA’s student selection committee. She said she chose to come to UW-Eau Claire because of the area’s rich poetry community.

NOTA provides a place for poets at UW-Eau Claire

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
September 21, 2017
Though heartwarming, “A Man Called Ove” won't surprise audiences.

‘A Man Called Ove’ in review

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
September 18, 2017
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