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 Elizabeth Gosling
Wyatt Pajtash will compete in the Boston Marathon this spring. An athlete on the cross country ski team, Pajtash uses his fitness in skiing to help him in running.

Taking strides toward Boston

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
December 14, 2017
This past semester, several different artists were featured as part of the series: Eyes of Eau Claire.

Eyes of Eau Claire

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
December 14, 2017
Dawson Redenius is a first-year music education student, specializing in the instrumental track of the major. He said jazz is his first love, and he hopes to someday work in New York City at the Lincoln Center.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Dawson Redenius

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
December 6, 2017
The swimming and diving team competed over the weekend in Rochester with three days of events. This was one of their first meets with preliminaries and finals, giving them more experience with a higher level of competition.

Swimming and diving finishes off strong in Rochester

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
December 5, 2017
Michelle Bolwerk works as a travel agent for Holiday Vacations and teaches pole fitness classes at Dragonfly Dance and Wellness in Eau Claire. In the meantime, she creates routines with hula hoops and said the activity has helped her overcome mental barriers and be confident in herself.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Michelle Bolwerk

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
November 29, 2017
Elly West enjoys doing photography alone and finds joy in taking self-portraits. Although she said it is stressful getting the perfect shot, taking photos makes her happy.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Elly West

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
November 20, 2017
Lizzy Diane, a local musician, has performed at various local venues as a solo artist and collaborator. In her music, she combines complex harmonies to form her own unique sound, she said.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Lizzy Diane

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
November 16, 2017
Multiple mediums are featured in 200 Main’s current exhibit, with paintings, sculptures, pottery and functional art.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Jo Burke and Jody Balow

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
November 8, 2017
Lindsay Rockwell is studying graphic design, photography and sculpture as a mother to 5-year-old Hadley, who Rockwell said she is inspired by to follow her heart.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Lindsay Rockwell

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
November 2, 2017
Matthew Desmond’s Pulitzer Prize winning book “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” addresses housing inequality in the United States.

Forum addresses housing inequality, looking at eviction and its causes

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
October 24, 2017
Are ghosts real?

Are ghosts real?

Story by Elizabeth Gosling and Clara Neupert
October 23, 2017
Dick Millheiser is a potter in Eau Claire. As a retired art teacher, he now shows his art in galleries, at his studio and in art festivals.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Dick Millheiser

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
October 19, 2017
Michelle Anthony lived in Canada, made her own hula hoops and now teaches yoga and circus exercise classes in Eau Claire.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Michelle Anthony

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
October 11, 2017
Tom Gardner has a studio and shows his work in the Artisan Forge Gallery. Gardner practices digital photography.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Tom Gardner

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
October 5, 2017
Chris Herriges and Dan Coffeen, the co-directors of the Eau Claire World Film Festival, screened more than 45 films this past weekend.

Filmmakers come together in Eau Claire for inaugural festival

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
October 2, 2017
Jean Accola has been in Eau Claire since 1985 and coordinates events along with being a professional painter.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Jean Accola

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
September 27, 2017
Erin Duba's artwork ranges from abstract and landscape paintings to tablet creations.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Erin Duba

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
September 21, 2017
Hilary Ivory owns and runs EC Energist, where she practices reiki and crystal healing practices.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Reiki and the healing arts

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
September 13, 2017
Chancellor Schmidt finalized an agreement with Mayo Clinic over the summer to expand research opportunities for UW-Eau Claire students in many fields of study. Discussion over the agreement began in February of this year, Schmidt said.

UW-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic expand research opportunities

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
September 7, 2017
Gosling enjoys reading in her free time, but the hobby seems to fall on the wayside during college.

Books are not meant to be disliked

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
September 5, 2017
Ryan Ring is a sophomore finance student with a political science minor. His term will begin on Monday and he will be representing students not only from UW-Eau Claire, but the entire UW System.

Finance student Ryan Ring appointed to serve on the UW System Board of Regents

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
May 10, 2017
All members of the cast either have been students, are current students, or are a faculty member from UW-Eau Claire. ‘Population 485’ will be showing this weekend and also going on tour around the state.

‘Population 485’ tells story of local volunteer firefighters

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
May 10, 2017
Poetry and Popcorn saw a crowd of approximately 40 people Friday night at the Volume One Gallery. Poets from many different walks of life shared work and celebrated the art of the word.

Poetry and Popcorn event gives first-time poets a chance to shine

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
May 1, 2017
The Super Bowl has provoked higher rates of human and sex trafficking every year.

Human trafficking and sports: how are they related?

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
April 26, 2017
The Eau Claire Science March welcomed eight speakers throughout the route, one of them being Ethan Fuhrman, Student Office of Sustainability Director. The march started on the campus mall and finished at Phoenix Park.

Eau Claire community joins 600 marches across the nation dedicated to science

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
April 24, 2017
Subject matter ranges from rocks to self-portraits and uses different mediums, like books, watercolor and acrylic paintings.

‘Book of the World’ highlights artist’s experiences abroad

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
April 24, 2017
People can get involved with Jazz Fest by attending a concert, clinic or a combination of both over the upcoming weekend.

Eau Claire Jazz Festival plans to see five thousand people between all the jazz events

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
April 18, 2017
Student Senate had a lengthy debate about a comprehensive tobacco-free campus policy during Monday’s meeting.

Student Senate debates resolution for a tobacco-free campus

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017
Tangled Up In Hue celebrated their re-opening this past Friday with free caricatures, live music, an art station and free snacks at their new location 505 S. Barstow St. Suite B in downtown Eau Claire.

Tangled Up In Hue now able to support more local artists with new space

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
April 10, 2017
Professor introduces new class during summer session

Professor introduces new class during summer session

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
April 4, 2017
Each outfit submitted to the Just Bag It Fashion Show must be created out of recycled or repurposed materials. This year’s show is 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29 in the Ojibwe Ballroom in Davies.

Housing Office of Sustainability hosts sixth annual fashion show

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
March 28, 2017
Moana and Maui battle for an island nation in an action-packed animated feature showing in Woodland Theater this weekend.

‘Moana’ in review

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
March 27, 2017
Student Senate participated in bystander intervention training during Monday’s meeting. They also addressed Financial Management Association’s request to go to Chicago.

Student Senate recognizes the university’s carbon footprint

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
March 15, 2017
Music has the power to unite people, and for Patrick Binford and Josh Gallagher of Eau Claire, they wouldn’t have known each other if it wasn’t for this art. They played at The Lakely last Saturday night.

The Lakely’s jazz quintet shows the power of musician networks

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
March 14, 2017
Eau Claire’s downtown has seen a boost, thanks to the local artists and the music scene.

Eau Claire arts are the backbone of the downtown economy

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
March 7, 2017
With a season record of 18-8 and WIAC record of 8-6, the Blugolds have four men represented on the WIAC All-Conference list. WIAC is deemed to be one of the more difficult collegiate leagues in the nation.

Four Blugold players receive state recognition following season play

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
March 6, 2017
“Sweeney Todd” involves 31 cast members, 30 musicians, a large technical crew and directing and support crew.

‘Sweeney Todd’ exposes struggles still faced today in Opera production

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
February 28, 2017
Max Pechstein’s “Portrait (Head with Large Earring)" is part of La Vera Pohl’s Collection of German Expressionism works on show now in the Foster Gallery.

Foster Gallery’s German Expressionist exhibit brings history to campus

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
February 27, 2017
Tanning students take over campus green spaces

Tanning students take over campus green spaces

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
February 22, 2017
Cullen Osburn will appear in court on March 27, where more details of the case will come to light.

Minneapolis man accused of killing UW-Stout student pleads on crowdfunding website

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
February 21, 2017
Melanie Daas and Justice Varsho participate in Mortar Board, an honor society on campus for juniors and seniors.

Being smart isn’t everything for one honor society

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
February 15, 2017
Saturday's game also served as senior night, honoring members of the team who will be graduating in a few months.

[Photo] Blugold men’s hockey ends their season on a rough note

Story by Parker Reed, Sports Editor
February 13, 2017
UW-Madison looks for a more diverse campus with their recent Badger Promise Proposal.

UW-Madison proposes free tuition for first-generation transfer students

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
February 8, 2017
The Blugolds lost to the Pointers earlier in the season but have since improved their game against the 11-9 team.

Men’s Basketball comes up short against Stevens Point

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
February 6, 2017
With all the love Gosling has for her university, she can’t help but miss her high school teachers and the relationships fostered through school.

A not-so-fine line exists between teachers and professors

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
February 1, 2017
Phil Ostrander and Barbara Young performed together for Ostrander’s recital Sunday. Music faculty normally hold one recital per year.

Faculty recital shows the bond of two musicians

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
January 31, 2017
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[Photo] Getting it together

Story by Faith Hultman, Op/Ed Editor
January 31, 2017
Great Debate

Great Debate

Story by Nicole Bellford and Elizabeth Gosling
January 25, 2017
Acoustic-based group, Wolfsong, will be releasing an album later in spring and performed at Acoustic Cafe on Friday night. Instruments featured are the upright bass, acoustic guitar, conga and a cajun.

New band Wolfsong shares eclectic sound with Eau Claire music community

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
January 23, 2017
Clayton Brice is Claytown. He likes to play covers of older American artists, including Neil Young and Roger Miller. He came to The Cabin Saturday night and performed covers as well as originals.

Claytown shows another side of local artist at The Cabin

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
Gosling studied abroad in France last semester and went to Morocco during spring break with her two friends from the U.S..

An unforgettable experience while studying abroad

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
Students participated in conversation with recognized community members about jobs, their futures and their place in the world beyond college. (Submitted)

Community leaders share knowledge with students at Leadership Gala

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
Reflecting on the UW-Eau Claire cross country season, Coach Dan Schwamberger said the team had a lot to be proud of this year.

UW-Eau Claire cross country season in review

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 30, 2016
The Sojourner House is a homeless shelter in Eau Claire, located on Barstow Street. The shelter has seen full capacity since March, not reflecting the recent Housing and Urban Development finding of less homelessness in Wisconsin.

Homelessness in Eau Claire does not reflect national trends

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 29, 2016
Paul Barnes performed on Sunday as part of his New Generations tour. He also teaches prospective pianists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Guest artist Paul Barnes takes the Eau Claire stage

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 21, 2016
Many team members, past and present, took a roadtrip to support the Cross Country team at their race at the NCAA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky this past weekend.

Blugold cross country team places third

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 21, 2016
Morgan Marek is an individual qualifier for the women at the National meet. The women finished in fifth, just falling short of getting an At-Large bid.

Cross country regional meet reveals Midwest competition

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
The North Dakota Access Pipeline conversation came to campus with a panel of American Indian Studies lecturers, an environmental historian and the president of the Ho-Chunk Nation on Monday.

North Dakota Access Pipeline brings different perspectives to campus

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 15, 2016
Vagabond Maurice came to The Cabin Saturday night as part of his Midwest tour. His style of music is a mix between jazz and hip-hop. Soundcloud embed codes :

Vagabond Maurice: rapper and writer

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 14, 2016
The Gender Equity invite was unique because the men started their 8K race two minutes and 40 seconds before the women began their 6K race, with the goal of finishing around the same time.

It’s almost a wrap

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
The Women’s Hockey team won three of their three previous games, but fell to Hamline University (Minn.) on Friday and Gustavus Adolphus (Minn.) on Saturday.

Women’s Hockey team falls to Hamline and Gustavus Adolphus

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
The Cross Country teams competed at conference this past weekend in Stevens Point. The men won and the women came in third place, barely beating UW-Oshkosh.

Three years running

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 3, 2016
The Schlegelmilch House is Eau Claire’s first house made of brick, one year before Eau Claire became a city in 1871. One room has been transformed into an escape room during the month of October. It will be open until Nov. 6.

Tactical Escape 101 brings mystery to history

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 1, 2016
The Blugolds kicked off their first game of the season with a bang, winning 8-1 against Lawrence University (Wis.).

UW-Eau Claire’s Men’s hockey team starts season strong

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
October 31, 2016
Erika Owens won the Lowes Creek 5K last Friday and will be running at the WIAC Conference meet this week.

Blugold runners approach championship season

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Suzy Bannion is the main character in “Suspiria”, the film in Woodland Theater this weekend.

‘Suspiria,’ in review

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
Matt Cyra, the third Blugold runner pictured on the right, said the team worked well together during the UW-Oshkosh Invitational on Saturday at Lake Breeze Golf Course.

UW-Eau Claire Cross Country team fares well in Oshkosh

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016
UW-Eau Claire’s Women’s Concert Chorale shows personality during their concert at the Clearwater Choral Festival over the weekend.

Clearwater Choral Festival showcases Midwest talent

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
October 17, 2016
Eau Claire native Darin Lau runs for the UW-Eau Claire track and cross country teams. He has won three All-American titles and been on the national champion teams for both groups.

Hometown star shines on the national stage

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016

Confluence Arts Center breaks ground

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016

Voting registration takes off on campus

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
The Blugold women finished third at their first home meet of the season on September 30 at Whitetail Golf Course in Colfax.

Taking strides to save lives at Blugold Invite

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
The Cross Country team is getting geared up for their first meet on Friday, Sept. 30, taking control of the factors within their reach such as nutrition, rest and motivation. (submitted)

UW- Eau Claire’s Cross Country team gets ready for first home meet

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
Runners Mel Becker and Callie Fischer were the first two Blugolds to cross the finish line Saturday at the St. Olaf Invitational.

UW-Eau Claire Men’s Cross Country team comes out with first win at St. Olaf

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
Chancellor James C. Schmidt tells a story about his family and his decision to come to Eau Claire.

College of Education and Human Sciences celebrates 100 years

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
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UW-Eau Claire’s Cross Country team gets ready for competition

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
September 12, 2016
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