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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

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Trump rally sparked demonstration

Story by Lauren French, Editor in Chief
April 13, 2016
Eric Jennings, the reference and instruction librarian at McIntyre Library, and Danielle Rockwell, a junior psychology student, encourage student voter registration with Register And Vote Eau Claire. RAVE registered students at the McIntyre Library from Feb. 22 through Feb. 29.

Voter ID law returns in time for spring elections

Story by Lauren French, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2016
The Altoona Police Department is Lieutenant David Livingston’s home base. Livingston is one of four coordinators in charge of the Eau Claire County Crime Stoppers.

Anonymous tipline launches in Eau Claire County

Story by Lauren French, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2016
Egija Logina and Laura Freija, both from Latvia, are visiting UW-Eau Claire for the first time since their study abroad experience three years ago. Logina and Freija helped serve bread, cheese, tea and other Latvian foods.

A glimpse into the International Folk Fair

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
November 11, 2015
“Matilda” in review

“Matilda” in review

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
October 15, 2015
Erin O’Brien attended the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. last February with Jonathan Wieser, Andrew Fleming, Amy Jewell and Becca Jewell.

New generation of politics

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
October 1, 2015
Lost Words: preserving a language

Lost Words: preserving a language

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
September 17, 2015
A New York City Labor Day parade in the 1960s. The parade tradition still continues today in large and small cities across the country.

More than a day off

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
September 9, 2015
Chancellor Schmidt talks budget cuts with a group of faculty and staff on Aug. 27 in the Ojibwe Ballroom of the Davies Center.

Campus in transition

Story by Lauren French, News Editor
September 3, 2015
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Great Debate

Story by Nate Beck and Lauren French
April 22, 2015
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Sex offender released in Eau Claire

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
April 16, 2015
Brianna Shoulak and her late brother, Chad Shoulak, reunite in 2013 at the Austin Straubel airport in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Chad had just returned from South Korea.

Aftermath of loss

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
April 2, 2015
“The Darjeeling Limited” in review

“The Darjeeling Limited” in review

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
March 10, 2015
Temple Grandin held a book signing in the Davies Center after her forum. A collection of Grandin's books were also available for purchase.

Body, mind, Temple

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
February 17, 2015
Macrochange

Macrochange

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
February 12, 2015
Copy Editor Lauren French takes a moment to text a friend back in The Spectator's office.

Can you hear me now?

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
February 3, 2015
Sophomore Mass communication major Kendall Ruchti (middle) and behind her Helen White look toward the front of the classroom, located in Hibbard Hall. While these two seem to be paying attention, academic mishaps aren't uncommon within the walls of Hibbard.

Biggest Blugold blunders

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
February 3, 2015
Senior Stephanie Schenk is a psychology major at Eau Claire, and plans to buy tickets for Burnham’s show.

Comedy Central star on his way to Eau Claire

Story by Lauren French, Copy Editor
January 28, 2015

Up in the clouds

Story by Lauren French, Freelancer
December 12, 2014
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