The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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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.

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Senior Maggie Jackson (left) and Staff Writer Hailey Novak (right) pose for a photo. The two frequently spend time together to celebrate their friendship.

Female Friendships aren’t fostered on Instagram

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
According to the National Center for Health Research, the IUD is the number one form of birth control used by gynecologists in the U.S. and is ideal for those who don’t want the burden of making their contraception a part of their regular schedule.

Amid threats against Planned Parenthood, some advice for getting an IUD

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
November 29, 2016
Alex DeLakis (left), event organizer and Q2 facilitar, speaks to the crowd gathered to honor the lives lost to anti-trans violence at the Unitarian Universalist church on Barstow St. Monday night.

Social work students advocate against anti-trans violence

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
Staff Writer Hailey Novak celebrates Friendsgiving with roommates Jordan Conlon and Coral Managan at their college apartment around the holidays.

Lonely Thanksgivings, college style

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
November 15, 2016
College student millennials crowd Einstein Bagels in Centennial Hall to sip coffee while working through the busiest time of the semester.

Give millennials credit where credit is due

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
November 1, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
November 1, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016
Novak stands on the sidewalk with Marina Keegan’s book, “The Opposite of Loneliness” in hand. The book made her realize that happiness is more than a checklist.

Happiness as a destination: the road to self-comparison

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
October 4, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
October 4, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
Great Debate

Great Debate

Story by Hailey Novak and Gabriel Lagarde
September 20, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Ask Away

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016

Ask Away

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
September 6, 2016
The truth about comfort zones

The truth about comfort zones

Story by Hailey Novak, Freelancer
March 9, 2016
Welcoming wanderlust: because life is too short to live in one place

Welcoming wanderlust: because life is too short to live in one place

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
December 9, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
November 24, 2015
The Forum series brings filmmaker to campus to talk about digital privacy

The Forum series brings filmmaker to campus to talk about digital privacy

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
November 19, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
November 18, 2015
Caught red handed

Caught red handed

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
November 11, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
November 4, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
October 28, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
October 21, 2015
Community event encourages people to share their stories

Community event encourages people to share their stories

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
October 15, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
October 14, 2015
Unexpected research opportunity gives Blugold student a chance to present internationally recognized discoveries

Unexpected research opportunity gives Blugold student a chance to present internationally recognized discoveries

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
October 7, 2015
From single to settled down-the perils of college dating

From single to settled down-the perils of college dating

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
October 7, 2015
Blugolds.com

Blugold swim and dive teams looking to upset competition and snag a conference title

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
October 1, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
September 30, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
September 23, 2015
Ian Wetzel, senior environmental public health major

Memories in focus: stories about why we are how we are

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
September 17, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
September 16, 2015
Eau Claire students Kelsey Rolefson and Emily Johnson hunt for clues to escape the Pink Panther in Paris room at Tactical Escape 101.

Ready, Set, Escape

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
September 9, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
September 9, 2015
Novak

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
September 3, 2015
Pictured left to right are freshmen roommates Meagan Strebig and Kiya Bjorge bonding in their room at America’s Best Value Inn

Dorm “buyouts” mean fewer freshmen living in hotels

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
September 2, 2015
So much change in such little time

So much change in such little time

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
May 13, 2015
FILE PHOTO

Great Debate

Story by Austin Mai and Hailey Novak
May 13, 2015
Matt Hires sings to the crowd at The Cabin on Friday.

Acoustic guitar performance takes over The Cabin Friday night

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
Being labeled as “chill” now the ultimate compliment given to gals

Being labeled as “chill” now the ultimate compliment given to gals

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
Don’t fear feminism without first understanding it

Don’t fear feminism without first understanding it

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
April 29, 2015
Hailey Novak (right) and friends.

High school friends help you through school, college friends help you through life

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
April 22, 2015
Eau Claire students travel to Kennesaw State to help Blugolds take seventh in National Collegiate Sales Competition

Eau Claire students travel to Kennesaw State to help Blugolds take seventh in National Collegiate Sales Competition

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
April 16, 2015
FILE PHOTO

Great Debate

Story by Hailey Novak and Sammi Wendling
April 15, 2015
Hailey Novak embraces the little things by partaking in group “tree pose” during a yoga class.

Learning to love the little things far more important than finding life purpose

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
April 15, 2015
Elizabeth Verkuilen poses after being named 2015 Emerging Leader.

UW-Eau Claire College of Business names Emerging Leader of 2015

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
April 8, 2015
Badger fans cheer and watch the Wisconsin men’s basketball team during the national championship game at Dooley’s Pub.

Not exactly the number one fan

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
April 7, 2015
Staff Writer Hailey Novak knows the struggles of living with RBF.

An unfortunate condition plaguing females everywhere

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
April 1, 2015
Raval

Eau Claire students explore their unique passions as side jobs

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
March 17, 2015

College majors with a liberal arts focus are quick to receive flak but prove to be successful

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
March 10, 2015
Folk punk musician visits hometown for performance at The Cabin

Folk punk musician visits hometown for performance at The Cabin

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
March 3, 2015
The Reality of Freshman Year

The Reality of Freshman Year

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
February 24, 2015
Novak

Fifty shades of grey area

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015
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