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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

Grace Schutte

Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor

Grace Schutte is a fourth-year creative writing and Spanish student. This is her fifth semester on staff, having previously served as a staff writer, Chief Copy Editor, a freelance writer, Currents Editor, and now as the OP/ED Editor. She is currently daydreaming about living softly. She is very content.

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Cinephiles

Cinephiles

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May 10, 2023
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May 10, 2023
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Athlete Students

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May 2, 2023
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May 1, 2023
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April 25, 2023
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April 18, 2023
Athlete Students

Athlete Students

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April 11, 2023
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April 3, 2023
Athlete Students

Athlete Students

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April 3, 2023
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March 14, 2023
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March 6, 2023
 In middle school, my style was an edgy hodgepodge of young adult dystopian novel fandom t-shirts and ripped skinny jeans.

A fashion evolution

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
February 28, 2023
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EC Eats

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February 22, 2023
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February 20, 2023
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February 14, 2023
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December 14, 2022
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December 7, 2022
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November 25, 2022
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November 14, 2022
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November 9, 2022
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November 2, 2022
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October 26, 2022
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October 18, 2022
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October 11, 2022
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October 4, 2022
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September 27, 2022
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September 20, 2022
I’m trying to be positive.

Across the Pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
May 12, 2022
How do I go straight into my three summer jobs, internships and grad school applications while searching my suitcase for the lost American identity I’d packed away the day I arrived in Spain?

Across the Pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
May 4, 2022
“Ma’am, this is a Wendy’s.”

Across the Pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
April 27, 2022
So, I’m going to do what I, as a pisces, do best: avoid and evade my reality.

Across the Pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
April 18, 2022
What I’m writing on, you ask? A stack of napkins I stole from a café. That’s travel, baby!

Across the Pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
April 13, 2022
Phrases like, “It’s not every day you’re in Europe!” and “Take advantage of this while you can!” make me break out in hives.

Across the Pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
April 4, 2022
On the scale of Midwest-Nice to Hey-I’m-Walkin’-Here!, the women in Spain are fashion-forward Bostonians.

Across the Pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
March 14, 2022
When you met a stranger, the first thing you asked was, “What languages do you speak?”

Across the pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
March 9, 2022
I felt like a small frog sitting on a lilypad of language learning. No thoughts. Head empty. Just present tense.

Across the pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
February 23, 2022
Drinking in Spain isn’t about getting drunk, but rather for spending time and chatting with friends

Across the pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
February 15, 2022
To anyone considering studying abroad but are feeling reluctant due to a potential language barrier, do it anyway.

Across the pond

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
February 7, 2022
Book Club!

Book Club

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December 15, 2021
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December 8, 2021
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November 25, 2021
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November 17, 2021
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November 11, 2021
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November 2, 2021
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October 28, 2021
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October 20, 2021
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October 13, 2021
Former fans of popular YA high fantasy author Sarah J Maas voice their opinions on her controversial writing

Book Club

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October 6, 2021
Former fans of popular YA high fantasy author Sarah J Maas voice their opinions on her controversial writing

Book Club

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
September 30, 2021
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How to get motivated for school

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
September 22, 2021
“Sometimes you know the person, but you don’t know their backstory. With this month of awareness we wanted to bring appreciation and knowledge to others,” Chang said.

Hmong Heritage Month: a recap

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
May 5, 2021
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
May 5, 2021
Hot girl summer vs. good personality?

Beauty standards: society versus reality

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
April 20, 2021
“If students speak up, the chances for change — a healthy and productive change that builds bridges — can happen on this campus,” Marie said.

Upcoming Blugold Dialogue on studio arts

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
April 1, 2021
Students grapple with the administration’s decision to cancel spring break despite attempts to encourage self-care.

The cost of no spring break

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
March 24, 2021
A once in a lifetime opportunity was cut short for many students last year because of COVID-19.

Reflecting on a journey cut short

Story by Grace Schutte, OP/ED Editor
March 10, 2021
Graphic by Hailey Thorsen

We pick three

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March 3, 2021
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