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 Jackson
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.

[Photo] Vigor in the Valley

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
November 21, 2018
CHAMPIONSHIP OR BUST: The Blugold men’s hockey team filled its roster with freshmen but have a group of upperclassmen ready to lead them. - Submitted

[Photo] Reloading, not rebuilding

Story by Austin Mai, Staff Writer
November 12, 2014
Jackson is a senior journalism and history double major and Photo Editor of The Spectator. Jackson can be reached at jacksoec@uwec.edu or @Elizabeth-CeceJ.

For argument’s sake

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photography Editor
May 7, 2014
FRESH TO DEATH: Just Local Food Co-op provides what the name suggests: locally-grown food and drink and the opportunity to become involved with the store’s workings through the “co-owner” feature. Submitted

Community Culture

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photography Editor
April 30, 2014
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[Photo] A timely discussion

Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
April 23, 2014
ELEGANT ENTERTAINMENT: Junior Leah Beckman and other members of UW-Eau Claire Players provided entertainment in the form of living statues. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson, The Spectator

Vienna waits for you

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photography Editor
April 16, 2014
PAINTING THE PICTURE: Senior Aaron Suggs performs as Allooloo, the lead character, in a practice before "Skyline's" opening night Friday. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson, The Spectator

[Photo] Use imagination, travel through time

Story by Martha Landry, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2014
PASSOW NOT PASSE: Antique Emporium and Main Street Galleries owner Hugh Passow keeps a collection of treasures you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere in the city. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson

Go Claire

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photography Editor
April 2, 2014
Lazda

Meet Your Professor

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photography Editor
March 26, 2014
LOOKING FOR SPACE: Senior forward Mark Pustin carries the puck up the ice during the Blugold's 3-0 title victory over UW-Superior Saturday. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson

[Photo] WIAC champions two years running

Story by Austin Mai, Staff Writer
March 12, 2014
Senior Dane Jaskowiak purchases Catch Me If You Can, a book about Frank Abagnale's life, at the reception after Wednesday's forum. Jaskowiak said he wanted to hear Abagnale's perspective on the movie about his life. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson.

[Photo] Beyond the silver screen story

February 20, 2014

Stem out from STEM

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
February 19, 2014
Pinehurst Park, located on the North side of Eau Claire, recently reopened its ski hill. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson

[Photo] Ski park gets a lift

Story by Glen Olson, Staff Writer
February 19, 2014
Sophomore Julia Stedman competes on the uneven bars Friday night.

[Photo] Gymnasts perform at home

Story by Courtney Roszak, Staff Writer
February 17, 2014
UW-Eau Claire senior Jake Safstrom stands in line to weigh a Northern Pike. The fish totaled 4.332 pounds. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson.

[Photo] Fishing for funds

Story by Glen Olson, Staff Writer
February 13, 2014
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[Photo] Men’s hoops picks up second conference win

Story by Ellis Williams, Staff Writer
February 6, 2014
Centenial Hall had its grand opening on Wednesday, where students and community members alike could get tours of the building and enjoy beverages and snacks. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson.

[Photo] Centennial Hall dedicated; technology use highlighted

Story by Martha Landry, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2014
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Junior Joe Krause drives to the night Friday night against UW-River Falls.

[Photo] Men’s hockey breaks minutes record

Story by Austin Mai, Staff Writer
January 26, 2014
Sophomore guard Adam Hjelter handles the ball at the top of the key against UW-Stout Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Men’s hoops can’t stop UW-Stout

Story by Ellis WIlliams, Staff Writer
January 26, 2014
Sophomore Madison Johnson looks to create offense Saturday against UW-Stout. © 2014 Elizabeth Jackson

Senior Jessalee Simonson performs "Sweet Home Alabama" for Cabaret XXXVI: Bookstore on Friday night. Cabaret runs through Saturday.

[Photo] Singing Volumes

Story by Courtney Roszak, Staff Writer
January 23, 2014
The Lookout, opening on Ja. 24 in Hilltop Center, is located next to the Bowling and Billiards Center. The new club is replacing higher ground, which was located in Crest Wellness Center.

[Photo] New name, new dance floor

Story by Trent Tetzlaff, Staff Writer
January 23, 2014
Junior forward Ross Anderson passes the puck during the Blugolds' 2-0 shutout win against No. 6-ranked St. Thomas (Minn.) on Friday at Hobbs Ice Center. © Elizabeth Jackson

[Photo] Blugolds’ defense ties record

Story by Austin Mai, Staff Writer
January 23, 2014
Kristin Sahr drives to the basket against St. Scholastica (Minn.)

[Photo] Lichtfuss leads women’s hoops

Story by Spectator staff
December 4, 2013
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[Photo] Project still among city’s main discussion

December 4, 2013
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[Photo] Sales wins international competition

December 4, 2013

Plagiarism plagues Paul

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
November 14, 2013
Junior defense Amanda Kane

[Photo] Women’s hockey finds range before showdown

Story by Zack Katz, Chief Copy Editor
November 13, 2013

[Photo] First-year chancellor officially inaugurated

Story by Nick Erickson, Sports Editor
November 13, 2013
Freshman foreward Emma Silkey

[Photo] Fountain of youth

Story by Steve Fruehauf and Zack Katz, News Editor and Chief Copy Editor
November 6, 2013

Learning Practical Skills

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
October 31, 2013
A UWEC student stops to smoke in a designated area and poses before heading to their next class. Photo Illustration.

[Photo] Smokers and non-smokers: finding common ground

Story by Rachael Johnson, Freelancer
October 30, 2013
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[Photo] Bruised but not battered

Story by Karl Enghofer, Staff Writer/Graphic Designer
October 21, 2013
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[Photo] Out to make a splash

Story by Katy Macek, Staff Writer
October 16, 2013

Historic buildings are what make Eau Claire great

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
October 10, 2013
Meet your professor: Ezra Zeitler

Meet your professor: Ezra Zeitler

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
October 9, 2013
football

[Photo] Two points and two yards short

Story by Nick Erickson, Sports Editor
October 2, 2013
volleyball

[Photo] Volleyball wins fifth straight

Story by Spectator staff
September 26, 2013
Sophomore forward Tara Dennehy

[Photo] No squandered opportunities

Story by Martha Landry, Managing Editor
September 26, 2013

A stand against cell phone overuse

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
September 25, 2013
Finding beauty in the darkest places

Finding beauty in the darkest places

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
September 12, 2013
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[Photo] Mall still in progress

Story by Emily Albrent, Currents Editor
September 4, 2013
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[Photo] Barstow Street construction continues

Story by Zack Katz, Chief Copy Editor
September 4, 2013
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[Photo] Four quarters strong

Story by Nick Erickson, Sports Editor
September 4, 2013

Construction is great, but don’t forget about green spaces

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
September 4, 2013

Summer trends

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
May 9, 2013
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[Photo] Astronomy Day connects bridges

Story by David Burish, Staff Writer
May 8, 2013
Blotter is back!

[Photo] The return of blotter

Story by Spectator Staff
May 8, 2013
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[Photo] An Eau Claire summer

Story by Brittni Straseske, Staff Writer
May 9, 2013
So. Casey Arnold catcher

[Photo] Different routes, same destination

Story by Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Cheif
May 1, 2013
Fur Fashion

Fur Fashion

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
April 24, 2013
Sr. Gretchen Bachmeier

[Photo] Women’s tennis win streak continues

Story by Bridget Cooke, Staff Writer
April 24, 2013
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[Photo] A journey from ‘West to East’

Story by Courtney Kueppers, Copy Editor
April 17, 2013

New student-organized program to bring farm-fresh food to city employees

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
April 11, 2013
Director of Facilities Management Terry Classen said the campus mall may not have a healthy layer of grass until mid-summer.

[Photo] In dew time: campus mall lacking grass due to weather

Story by Zack Katz, Copy Editor
April 11, 2013

Low performing students can become great citizens if schools tried

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
April 9, 2013
Senior Virgil Ward II (far right) leads a tour group of potential UW-Eau Claire students and their parents through Hibbard Hall.

[Photo] First impressions: campus ambassadors lead prospective Blugolds on campus tours

Story by Courtney Kueppers, Copy Editor
April 4, 2013
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[Photo] Back to their childhood

Story by Rita Fay, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
The UW-Eau Claire Heating Plant supplies the university, as well as Chippewa Valley Technical College and the State Building on Clairemont Avenue, with state-owned heating services.

[Photo] Heating Plant works to keep fuel inexpensive for students

Story by Haley Zblewski, Chief Copy Editor
April 3, 2013
Quality before quantity

Quality before quantity

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
March 28, 2013

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
March 7, 2013

Drinking raw milk is bad for health

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
March 3, 2013
Eau Claire thrift shopping

Eau Claire thrift shopping

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
February 21, 2013
The fourth Eau Claire frozen yogurt shop, Orange Leaf, opened recently.

[Photo] Frozen yogurt takes over Eau Claire

Story by Rita Fay, Staff Writer
February 21, 2013

DanceFusion breaks boundaries

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
February 18, 2013
Love is in the air, so get your wallet ready!

Love is in the air, so get your wallet ready!

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
February 7, 2013
Joanne Bland spoke to students on the Civil Rights Pilgrimage in January.

[Photo] Civil Rights activisit lives through past, works for better future

Story by David Heiling, News Editor
February 7, 2013

Professor hailed as role model

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
January 31, 2013
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[Photo] Gun control policy on campus

Story by Steve Fruehauf, Copy Editor
January 24, 2013

Inception

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
January 23, 2013
Fashioned In: College Sewing Tips

Fashioned In: College Sewing Tips

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
January 23, 2013

Style Profile: Deck the halls

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
December 12, 2012

Ready for the mistletoe

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
December 6, 2012
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[Photo] Women’s hoops right ship

Story by Andy Hildebrand, Staff Writer
December 6, 2012
So ugly, they’re cute

So ugly, they’re cute

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
November 28, 2012

UAC film: “Submarine”

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
November 16, 2012
Junior Tim Bankes takes aim at targets Wednesday night at Hilltop Center.

[Photo] Archery rises in popularity

Story by Zack Katz, Staff Writer
November 14, 2012
UWEC style profile: Cold weather on a college budget

UWEC style profile: Cold weather on a college budget

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
October 31, 2012
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[Photo] Our Town

Story by Steve Fruehauf, Copy Editor
October 25, 2012
Alex Anderson (So.)

[Photo] New coach, high hopes

Story by David Heiling, Sports Editor
October 25, 2012
A young fighter for equality

A young fighter for equality

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
October 17, 2012
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[Photo] Alumni swimming meet

Story by Amelia Kimball, Staff Writer
October 11, 2012
A Visual Guide Through Homecoming 2012

A Visual Guide Through Homecoming 2012

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
October 4, 2012
UWEC style profile

UWEC style profile

Story by Elizabeth Jackson
October 4, 2012

The life of a farmer

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
October 3, 2012
UWEC Style Profile: BMB

UWEC Style Profile: BMB

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
September 27, 2012
Zorn Arena

[Photo] Where Do We Play?

Story by Steve Fruehauf, Copy Editor
September 20, 2012

Talk about your creative ideas

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
September 19, 2012
UWEC Style Profile: Senior Kelsey Dery

UWEC Style Profile: Senior Kelsey Dery

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
September 12, 2012

[Video] Thoughts on the new W.R. Davies Center

Story by Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
September 12, 2012

Visiting professor stresses importance of ethnic studies

Story by Elizabeth Jackson
March 7, 2012
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