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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

Liz Curtin

Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer

Liz Curtin is a second-year journalism student and this is her third semester at The Spectator. Her favorite movie is “The Eternals” and in her spare time she likes to question her existence.

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This tree near the Kiyo-mizu Dera Temple reflects the fast-approaching fall season and eventual end of my study abroad program.

Across The Pond: A reflection on studying abroad in Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
December 17, 2024
The Kyoto aquarium offers dolphin shows in the outdoor dolphin stadium.

Across The Pond: Japan trip double feature

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
December 4, 2024
This photo was taken near the beginning of the Fushimi-Inari paths and is one of the few images I could get without people in the shot.

Across The Pond: Fushimi-Inari Taisha

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 26, 2024
The rooftop Japanese Garden was the most peaceful place in the Solaniwa Onsen and I wish my mom could have visited it with me.

Across The Pond: Solaniwa Onsen

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 20, 2024
My friend Nathan and I visited Kinopio’s Cafe and each ordered a meal and a dessert.

Across The Pond: Universal Studios Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 14, 2024
One of Nara’s whimsical deer stands in a lake before taking a drink.

Across The Pond: Touring around Nara and the Nara Park

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 7, 2024
The Moss Garden of Resonating Microcosms at teamLab Planets Tokyo changes colors when visitors interact with the exhibit.

Across The Pond: A weekend in Tokyo

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 29, 2024
Theatergoers crowded the stairwell before and after the performances at the Takarazuka Grand Theater.

Across The Pond: The Takarazuka Grand Theater

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 23, 2024
I ordered a parfait and cookie from the Bear Paw Cafe and was able to enjoy these treats next to cute decor and bear plushes.

Across The Pond: My visit to the Bear Paw Cafe

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 16, 2024
My visit to Donguri, an official Studio Ghibli merchandise store in Osaka.

Across the Pond: Monitoring my spending in Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
September 24, 2024
Outlook of Hirakata from the Kansai Gaidai Gotenyama Campus Global Town.

Across the Pond: Eau Claire student winging it in Japan

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
September 19, 2024
Blugolds focused on rebounding and defending against the Warriors. (Photo by Chico La Barbera, used with permission from Blugold Athletics)

UWEC women’s basketball falls to Lutheran College

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
December 16, 2023
EC Eats

EC Eats

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
December 12, 2023
Students enjoying time with a therapy dog on campus (photo from the UWEC website)

Exploring the human cat-bond project held by Pet Partners

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
December 10, 2023
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
December 5, 2023
Court is in session with Queer Prom court posing for a photo to commemorate their election. (Photo used with permission from Kallie Friede)

Queer Prom honors late student

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 24, 2023
A scene from Bullet Train with actors Brian Tyree Henry and Brad Pitt. (Photo from Sony Pictures)

Cinephiles: ‘Bullet Train’ and ‘Snowpiercer’

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 14, 2023
Attendees ask questions and receive answers from panelists.

The Community panel discusses effects of incarceration

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 8, 2023
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 1, 2023
The cast of The Laramie Project uses projection screens but minimal sets to tell their story.

‘The Laramie Project’ remembers Matthew Shepard 

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 25, 2023
 The College Of New Jersey is working with UW-Eau Claire in addition to many other universities

UWEC forms partnership with The College of New Jersey

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 17, 2023
EC Eats

EC Eats

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 16, 2023
Brianna Bateman has run a shearing business with her partner for the last two years.

Thursdays at the U hosts ‘Shearing Delight’

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 11, 2023
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 3, 2023
Blugolds lose to Hawks in Women’s Tennis match

Blugolds lose to Hawks in Women’s Tennis match

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
September 19, 2023
The Blugold forensics team sends two team members to the Interstate Oratory Association Contest

The Blugold forensics team wraps up their season

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
May 1, 2023
Walter Johnson goes over his history with baseball and how he got here

Walter Johnson crowned Athlete of the Week

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
April 26, 2023
Cinephiles

Cinephiles

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
April 25, 2023
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
April 18, 2023
The event's venue.

A barrel of laughs from Clear Water Comedy

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
April 12, 2023
Members of the Student Senate before voting on the BCDT package.

2023-24 BCDT funding package approved

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
April 4, 2023
Softball team plans to reflect and improve

Eau Claire softball team plays two games on Sunday

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
March 7, 2023
Quantumania is a wacky yet fun time

Cinephiles

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
March 6, 2023
Aidan Jones showed off an origami water lotus.

Upper Campus Extravaganza

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
February 22, 2023
Learn about the professors and students who are a part of the UWEC actuarial science program.

UWEC actuarial science program wins 2022 CAS award

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
February 14, 2023
Wrestling team looks forward to Upper Midwest Regional.

Wrestling team takes second place in the championships

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
February 14, 2023
Athlete-students

Athlete-students

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
December 5, 2022
Disenchanted is just as whimsical as its predecessor

Cinephiles

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 25, 2022
Death cafe: a place to discuss the inevitable end.

Death and cake?

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 8, 2022
Nostagialistic

Nostagialistic

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
November 2, 2022
The Rocky road of a Horror Picture

Cinephiles

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 26, 2022
Check out where you could get some unique food on the CVTC campus.

The 620 West restaurant pop-up

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 25, 2022
The career fair was held at Davies Student Center.

Career fair comes to UW-Eau Claire

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 13, 2022
Several activities and vendors at The Haunted Hillside event

The Haunted Hillside: an event for all ages

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
October 11, 2022
Several drag performances at theater in Eau Claire

Not a drag

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
September 22, 2022
The 9 bus picking up students outside of Centennial Hall.

Student Senate pushes for expanded bus services

Story by Liz Curtin, Freelance Writer
September 21, 2022
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