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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

Noah Tolbert

Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor

Noah Tolbert is a third-year double major in creative writing and religious studies. His talents include beating the original Super Mario Bros. in under 10 minutes and doing the fast part of Eminem’s Rap God in one breath. He enjoys playing video games and writing in his free time. Challenge him to Super Smash Bros. if you want to lose.

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Christmas trees just don’t elicit this feeling in me anymore.

Nostalgialistic: That holiday feeling

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
November 28, 2024
Bowser Ruth swinging at the shot he called moments prior. (Photo from Nintendo)

Quarter Muncher: Mario Superstar Baseball

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
November 28, 2024
A tier list made by me. I’ll defend all of these takes to the bitter end.

EC Eats: Tiering traditional Thanksgiving foods

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
November 27, 2024
Mercer behind his famous DM screen on Critical Role. (photo from Critical Role)

A few of my favorite Matt Mercer performances

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
November 20, 2024
Voice actor and dungeon master Matthew Mercer (right) sits down for the interview.

The Forum hosts Matthew Mercer

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
November 20, 2024
Take that L. (Photo from Nintendo)

Quarter Muncher: Mario and Luigi Brothership

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
November 14, 2024
Me and who? (photo from Atlas/Sega)

Quarter Muncher: Persona 4

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
November 11, 2024
Sorry, fellas. No I’m not. Get lost. (photo from Illumination)

What is the appeal of The Minions?

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
November 3, 2024
Just a glimpse into what can only be called the inescapable labyrinth bouncing around in my skull.

Tastemakers

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
October 22, 2024
The obligatory yet welcome camera pan of the world we’re about to explore. (photo from Nintendo)

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
October 8, 2024
This is what they’re selling the movie on? Really? (Photo from Warner Bros.)

Cinephiles: A Minecraft Movie trailer

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
October 2, 2024
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the only new game I actually played this summer. (Photo from Nintendo/Intelligent Systems)

Quarter Muncher: summer speedrun

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
September 20, 2024
Shrek meets his in-laws for the first time. Too relatable, am I right? (Photo from Dreamworks)

Cinephiles: ‘Shrek 2’

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
April 28, 2024
What I imagine I look like playing make-believe. (Photo by Myles Pinkeny)

Nostalgialistic: Playing make-believe

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
March 13, 2024
Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin (Photo from 20th Century Fox)

Batman can juggle being goofy and edgy

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
February 27, 2024
If these games are real, I will be happy. If they’re not real, then so be it. This franchise is losing me and many others, though, so whatever’s next, I certainly hope it’s a good one.

I hope the Pokémon leaks are true

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
February 15, 2024
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