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
Mary Allessi

Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer

Mary Allessi is a third-year English secondary education student and this is her third semester on the Spectator. Outside of class, she loves making collages, journaling and talking to her mom on FaceTime. 

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Kao Kalia Yang returned to the UW-Eau Claire stage on April 1.

Kao Kalia Yang presents “Harnessing the Power of Our Stories: Writing Our Own Narratives”

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
April 10, 2024
From Nov. 27 to Dec. 17, 10 Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates had their creative research displayed in the Foster Art Gallery. Hannah Polzin, a fifth-year ceramics student, used her work to explore “the delicate balance between decorative art and functional objects.”

Foster Gallery hosting a reception featuring the creative research of 10 BFA candidates

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
December 13, 2023
Artists from the surrounding area, such as NAME from Austin, Minnesota, sell a variety of products from their respective crafting niches.

Family and friends came together to sell crafts at the collECtive Arts Center this past weekend

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
December 12, 2023
Students attended an event celebrating an Indian holiday known as Diwali on Nov. 17 in Centennial Hall. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light overcoming darkness and is often represented with candles to signify bringing light into the homes of those who celebrate.

A Hindu festival of lights was held in celebration of Diwali

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
November 21, 2023
“Our goal is to represent our school at the highest level and forge our legacy,” head coach Casey Holm said. (Photo by Nick Hoven, used with permission from Blugold Athletics)

The Blugolds are headed to the Sweet 16 after back to back wins in Platteville

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
November 15, 2023
“We always try and play for the team and not for ourselves,” hockey player Sophie Rausch said. (File Photo)

Women’s hockey season preview

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
October 25, 2023
“We have known each other for so long that our bonding has helped us get to where we are today.” (Photo by Spencer Flaten, UWEC)

Women’s tennis doubles partners receive Kwik Trip Athlete of the Week awards

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
October 18, 2023
In the age of fast-paced, instantly gratifying media, the concept of “the death of the album” looms over avid music listeners.

The revival of the album

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
October 17, 2023
“There’s a great competitive atmosphere (at UW-Eau Claire) and once I got recruited I knew I was going to have to put in the work to contribute to the team," Corey Boerner said.

Corey Boerner ties school record at the Twin Cities Classic Golf Tournament

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
October 10, 2023
The soccer team spent the weekend at Edgewood.

UWEC men’s soccer team takes down Edgewood College on the road

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
September 27, 2023
Trisha Witham is a community health educator for the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Barron & Rusk Counties. (Photo used with permission from Trisha Witham)

Trisha Witham presents on preventing dementia for the Thursdays at the U

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
September 19, 2023
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
May 2, 2023
Men’s golf took No. 1 in the Bobby Krig Invitational

The men’s golf team wins the Bobby Krig Invitational

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
April 25, 2023
The women’s lacrosse team faced poor weather conditions during their game on Friday.

Women’s lacrosse team loses game against UW-River Falls

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
April 25, 2023
The Blugolds faced the Titans in a doubleheader on Saturday (Photos by Bill Hoepner, UWEC Photo)

Softball team plays doubleheader against UW-Oshkosh

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
April 18, 2023
The first outdoor meet of the season was held at UW-Lacrosse

Track and Field competes in first outdoor meet of the season

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
April 11, 2023
The UW-Eau Claire wrestling team headed to Roanoke, Virginia over the weekend.

Three UW-Eau Claire wrestlers competed in the NCAA Championship

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
March 14, 2023
Mimi Khúc presented for International Women’s Day.

Mimi Khúc speaks for International Women’s Day

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
March 14, 2023
Three UW-Eau Claire wrestlers will attend the NCAA Tournament

Three UW-Eau Claire wrestlers will attend the NCAA Tournament

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
March 7, 2023
Stephanie Martin received the WIAC Kwik Trip award.

UW-Eau Claire women’s hockey player, Stephanie Martin, receives WIAC Kwik Trip Award

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
March 4, 2023
The AI-generated cover of the album.

Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
February 21, 2023
Four Blugold athletes receive the WIAC Kwik Trip Award

Four Blugold athletes receive the WIAC Kwik Trip Award

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
February 21, 2023
“Red, White, Blue and Orange,” “Fighting Green,” and “Abstraktne Maastik” were three abstract works created between 1965 and 1968. “Fighting Green” was one of Raid’s many exhibited works. It was shown in Walker Art Center Biennial, according to the retrospective.

Tiit Raid: A Retrospective

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
February 15, 2023
Spring sports preview

Spring sports preview

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
February 13, 2023
Athlete-students

Athlete-students

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
December 12, 2022
The Blugolds’ next game is against the Wartburg College Knights.

Men’s Basketball team falls to UW-La Crosse on the road

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
December 6, 2022
EC Eats

EC Eats

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
November 21, 2022
Dr. David Tschida presented on Nov. 9 in Vicki Lord Larson Hall.

Dr. Tschida gives ORSP Faculty Forum on heritage tourism

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
November 15, 2022
The tour took place in the days leading up to the election.

For Wisconsin visits UW-Eau Claire’s campus on Nov. 3

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
November 9, 2022
Reid Lawrence placed second in the Yellow Jacket Open.

UW-Eau Claire men’s wrestling team competed in the Yellow Jacket Open in Rochester

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
November 8, 2022
The Blugolds’ next game is against the Wartburg College Knights.

UW-Eau Claire men’s basketball played an exhibition game against UW-Madison

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
November 1, 2022
The women’s team placed second out of eight teams competing at the WIAC championships

UW-Eau Claire cross-country takes second place overall at WIAC Championships

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
November 1, 2022
Blugold men's hockey began their season on the road with a win under their belt

UW-Eau Claire men’s hockey team wins exhibition game against Lawrence University

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
October 25, 2022
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
October 18, 2022
UW-Eau Claire swim and dive teams win their first dual meet of season at UW-Oshkosh.

UW-Eau Claire swim and dive teams kick off season at UW-Oshkosh

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
October 18, 2022
Max Walters fires a shot at the Oles’ goal.

UW-Eau Claire men’s soccer team is defeated by St. Olaf on the road

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
October 11, 2022
UW-Eau Claire Foot and Nail Care Clinic returns this fall.

Free community Foot and Nail Care Clinic

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
October 4, 2022
Fun Christmas season events in Eau Claire

We pick 3

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
September 26, 2022
When Riverview Cafe doesn’t sound appealing, Midwest Meals prides itself on being a healthy alternative.

EC Eats: Midwest Meals

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
September 20, 2022
The Blugold's record moves to 13-4 after splitting the games 1-1 at Cornell tournament.

UW-Eau Claire volleyball wins the Sandy Schumacher Memorial Tournament

Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
September 20, 2022
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