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 Lara Bockenstedt
Area student egotistically disregards requests to complete qualtrics surveys

Area student egotistically disregards requests to complete qualtrics surveys

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Managing Editor
May 10, 2017
The performances by Sophie Nelisse and Geoffrey Rush as foster father and daughter provided warmth to a rocky film.

‘The Book Thief’ in review

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Managing Editor
May 2, 2017
Jerrika Mighelle closed the music portion of the event, singing her original songs and calling for something new.

[Photo] Planned Parenthood benefit show rallies community around a common cause

Story by Deanna Kolell, Staff Writer
February 20, 2017
Area student plans romantic dinner at Milwaukee Burger

Area student plans romantic dinner at Milwaukee Burger

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Managing Editor
February 14, 2017
Course members stand in front of the Taj Mahal. The Blugold women’s studies students were studying in India over winterim for just shy of three weeks. After listening to lectures, participating in discussion and working in fieldwork projects, the students presented their findings to one another.

Women’s studies students learn about feminism and cultural differences in India

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Managing Editor
February 9, 2017
Speakers sit toward the front of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation Wednesday night. Around a dozen speakers addressed issues concerning President Trump’s recent executive order barring immigrants from seven countries.

Community gathering encourages hospitality, welcomes immigrants and refugees

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Managing Editor
February 2, 2017
Eau Claire’s Lazy Monk Brewery held their first annual Bier, Bread, Sausage and Cheese Market Saturday Jan. 21. At the event, vendors presented their goods to visitors giving the community a chance to learn more about local food and drink.

[Photo] Lazy Monk Brewery hosts a Bier, Bread, Sausage, and Cheese Market

Story by Graham Rowe, Staff Writer
January 26, 2017
A still of Andrew Garfield and Martin Scorcese while filming for one of the early scenes of "Silence." Garfield’s character is a Catholic missionary who travels to Japan to find a lost priest and spread Catholicism.

Missionary work abroad is often misinformed charity

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Managing Editor
January 25, 2017
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
December 13, 2016
Graphic by Savannah Reeves

Dressember

Story by Colette St. John and Lara Bockenstedt
December 13, 2016
Ed Board, Dec. 8

Ed Board, Dec. 8

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
December 13, 2016
A photo of Senczyszyn taken for her entry into the Blugold Hall of Fame.

Eau Claire swimmer sets records, leads by example

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
December 7, 2016
Graphic by Savannah Reeves

Dressember

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
December 6, 2016
Ed Board Dec. 1

Ed Board Dec. 1

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
December 6, 2016
Graphic created by Savannah Reeves

Dressember

Story by Colette St. John and Lara Bockenstedt
November 30, 2016
Great Debate

Great Debate

Story by Anne Sandell and Lara Bockenstedt
November 21, 2016
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
November 21, 2016
Senior social work student Diosa Marie Withington listens to speeches before the peaceful protest Thursday evening. Withington participated in both events and said they served different purposes.

Post-election demonstrations bring community together

Story by Lara Bockenstedt and Andee Erickson
November 15, 2016
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
November 15, 2016
Li Cunxin dances in one of the ballet academy’s practice rooms in “Mao’s Last Dancer.”

‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ in review

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
November 8, 2016
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
November 8, 2016
Students sit during a College Republicans meeting as Wisconsin State Assembly candidate Bill Ingram, pictured background, speaks. (Lara Bockenstedt)

Wisconsin College Republicans buck precedent, do not back Trump for GOP nomination

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Od/Ed Editor
November 3, 2016
Ed Board, Nov. 1

Ed Board, Nov. 1

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
November 1, 2016
A Banksy underneath the bridge located by the Jungle. The image depicts Steve Jobs, a son of a Syrian immigrant, on the run.

For better or for worse, the Jungle is being dismantled

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
October 25, 2016
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
October 25, 2016
Author of “Prison Baby: A Memoir” stands beside a sign language interpreter. Jiang-Stein spoke about labels as an invisible disability and stereotypes carried against incarcerated women.

Author addresses labels as invisible disability

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
October 22, 2016
Ed Board, Oct. 18

Ed Board, Oct. 18

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
October 18, 2016
The Rococo String Quartet performed amidst alumni art in the Foster Gallery.

Centennial Gala in review: world-premiere of alumni compositions

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
October 11, 2016
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
October 11, 2016
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
October 4, 2016
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
September 27, 2016
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
September 20, 2016
A still from the film capturing Teller’s character as he furiously tries to impress his instructor (Simmons).

The cost of following one’s dreams

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
September 13, 2016
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
September 13, 2016
Waste Not

Waste Not

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Op/Ed Editor
September 7, 2016
A Dose of Reality

A Dose of Reality

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
December 10, 2015
Lara Bockenstedt reads a book in San Francisco.

Adults who don’t appreciate the young adult genre are a small minority

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015
Dancers await results of competition Sunday afternoon at Hmong New Year celebration.

New year, new venue for Eau Claire’s Hmong community

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015
Lakin performs in The Cabin as the crowd watches Saturday Nov. 14.

Singer-songwriter Lakin brings warm sound to The Cabin

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Gabe Hafemann in a moment of joy while spending time with others.

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

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
November 12, 2015
Lara Bockenstedt studying in the Davies Student Center.

Multi-tasking cheats millennials’ comprehension of material

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
November 4, 2015
Zerr and Craemer of Secondhand Hearts perform in The Acoustic Cafe Friday, Oct. 30.

Secondhand Hearts Enchants Crowd at Acoustic Cafe

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
November 4, 2015
Dr. Ruth Cronje looks over the photomap created for the “Cannery District Redevelopment Project.”

Interactive map gives voice to redevelopment plans

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
October 29, 2015
UW System listening session categorizes contributors

UW System listening session categorizes contributors

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
October 22, 2015
Alejandra Estrada reads to a sizable crowd at The Cabin.

NOTA civil rights open read sheds light on campus community’s personal stories

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
Michelle Cremers high-fives a camper at Joshua’s Camp.

Love Your Melon organization spreads awareness about childhood cancer on campus

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
October 7, 2015
Online campus safety course addresses key issues

Online campus safety course addresses key issues

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
September 30, 2015
:Prendergast speaks to audience as Rand and Mandela sit nearby.

Collective action envisioned through “I am the change”

Story by Lara Bockenstedt
September 30, 2015
Speakers presenting “I am the Change” this Thursday in Schofield Hall.

Forum brings visionaries to campus

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
More than 500 students prepare for the Run the Hill event on Sept. 1.

Hike the Hill challenge offers incentive to skip the bus

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
September 15, 2015
Something for everyone: A look at this semester’s film series

Something for everyone: A look at this semester’s film series

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
September 3, 2015
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