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
Owyn Peters

Owyn Peters, Photographer

Owyn Peters is a third-year computer science student, and he enjoys riding bikes, traveling and being outdoors.

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ASMR Tostadas Tutorial

Story by Owyn Peters, Photographer
March 31, 2021
Rossellin Gaitan, a second year student, discussed how the event took place during the Black History month.

[Photo] Sit in for justice

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
February 17, 2021
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Spectator Tea Time

Story by Owyn Peters, Photographer
February 4, 2021
The UW-Eau Claire football team is back to practicing while still following COVID rules.

[Photo] Sports plan for spring semester

Story by Sam Janssen, Freelance Writer
November 25, 2020
Katharine Thomas Hall, which is adjacent to Putnam Hall — the current on-campus quarantine and isolation space — will be an additional quarantine hall during the Spring 2021 semester.

[Photo] Katharine Thomas Hall to become a quarantine space in 2021

Story by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Freelance Writer
November 20, 2020
Costume participants at A Wicked Good Time

A Wicked Good Time

Story by Owyn Peters, Photographer
November 5, 2020
Adults were able to participate in a costume contest.

The event also offered a costume contest for adults.

Visitors to the event could also participate in an Astrology reading.

The farm puts on a “haunted” trick-or-treat decorated for Halloween.

Participants dress up for the “haunted” trick-or-treat trail.

Farm to Fork offers a variety of halloween themed food and beverage options.

Amy’s Custom Designs offered safe jewelry browsing. The jewelry is custom made and was available to purchase.

The event is hosted in Mondovi at the Farm to Fork Retreat.

The event is hosted in Mondovi at the Farm to Fork Retreat.

Amy’s Custom Designs sold a variety of custom made jewelry to visitors at the event.

Amy’s Custom Designs sold handcrafted jewelry during the event.

In addition to food and live music, Amy’s Custom Designs sold succulents and jewelry to event goers.

A Wicked Good Time at the Farm to Fork Retreat allows people of all ages to participate in dressing up for Halloween.

Arik Skifstad, an Actuarial Science, Finance and Information System student, sponsored by the National Residence Hall Honorary.

[Photo] Virtual homecoming of 2020 is a wrap, Blugolds

Story by Reonna Huettner, Copy Editor
October 9, 2020
Chase Bucheger, a Music Education student, sponsored by Singing Statesmen.

The Menard Center, originally established in 2016, has been used for book studies and individual and collaborative research.

[Photo] The Menard family donates millions

Story by Miles Plueger, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
Pinehurst Park Mounting Biking

Pinehurst Park Mounting Biking

Story by Owyn Peters, Photographer
September 25, 2020

Day in the Life with the Blugold Flight Plan

Story by Owyn Peters, Photographer
September 14, 2020
The Hobbs Ice Arena hosted the female hockey match between the Blugolds and the Falcons Friday night.

[Photo] Blugolds finish regular season at UW-River Falls

Story by Sam Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Chancellor James Schmidt held a press conference in the Alumni room of the Davies Student Center on Monday, Feb. 24.

[Photo] Chancellor James Schmidt praises departing administrator

February 24, 2020
Ducks of Eau Claire

Ducks of Eau Claire

Story by Owyn Peters, Photographer
February 20, 2020
Local artists will create over 50 murals in what is currently an empty alley in downtown Eau Claire. Work on the murals will begin June 2020.

[Photo] Local artists will revitalize empty alley

Story by McKenna Dirks, Editor-In-Chief
February 20, 2020
Players met at the YMCA John & Fay Menard Tennis Center for a match against the Cornell Rams.

[Photo] UW-Eau Claire men’s tennis defeats the Cornell Rams

Story by Grace Olson, Currents Editor
February 19, 2020
Students and community members met on Friday, Dec. 6 at City Hall to protest against climate change.

[Photo] Climate strike at City Hall

Story by Robin Armagost, Copy Editor
December 11, 2019
Professors, students and residents of Eau Claire attended the event.

[Photo] Locals celebrate 150 years of the Periodic Table

Story by McKenna Dirks, Editor-In-Chief
December 4, 2019
Shawn Smith, a first-year student, served food to attendees at the African Dinner event.

[Photo] The ASA brings Africa to Eau Claire

Story by Robin Armagost, Copy Editor
November 18, 2019
The fourth annual Eau Claire Global Market was held last Saturday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, where 28 vendors sold products originating from countries throughout the world.

[Photo] Eau Claire Global Market supports worldwide missions

Story by Taylor Hagmann
November 13, 2019
Blue Boxer Arts held their Grand Re-Opening Celebration through an all day event on Nov. 2 at Tangled Up in Hue, their new location.

[Photo] Tangled up in yarn crafts

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
November 4, 2019
Patrick Yoong moved to the United States from Puchong, Malaysia to pursue a degree in computer science.

[Photo] Blu’s Clues

Story by McKenna Dirks, Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2019
The Chippewa Valley Museum is partnering with Tactical Escape for the third year to bring an immersive escape room experience to the historic house on Farwell Street until November 6.

[Photo] Historic Schlegelmilch House hosts escape room

Story by Julia Lopez
October 23, 2019
Chasten Buttigieg, a UW-Eau Claire alumnus and husband of Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, spoke to students about his husband's campaign.

[Photo] Potential first ‘first gentleman’ visits UWEC

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
October 17, 2019
Each student got a trash bag and pair of latex gloves for cleaning.

[Photo] Clean neighborhood, happy community

Story by Lea Kopke, Freelance Writer
October 16, 2019
UAC puts on a bonfire at least once a semester, Carter Rush, a fourth-year political science student, said.

S’mores and socializing at the UAC bonfire

Story by Owyn Peters, Photographer
October 7, 2019
Bicycles fill the bike racks outside of Hibbard.

[Photo] Shared spaces and dangerous places

Story by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Freelance Writer
October 3, 2019
The Acoustic Café is located on Barstow Street in downtown Eau Claire. The shop is known to have versatile seating arrangements alongside a rotating drink and pastry menu.

[Photo] The Acoustic Café celebrates 25 years

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 2, 2019
Aaron Huber is a third-year computer science and psychology student at UW-Eau Claire, and when it comes to mathematics and technology, he’s your guy.

[Photo] Blu’s Clues

Story by McKenna Dirks, Editor-In-Chief
September 30, 2019
Dodgeballs are returned to the center line after each round.

[Photo] 3…2…1…Dodgeball!

September 25, 2019
A couple dances to a local band's music outside The Lismore at the International Fall Festival.

[Photo] A celebration of banned books

Story by Taylor Hagmann
September 18, 2019
Nothing like a friendly face to wave you over!

[Photo] GSRC hosts annual CookOUT event

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
September 12, 2019
Runners avoided a large mud pit on the course.

[Photo] Cross country season in full stride

Story by Dietrich Shwoerer
September 11, 2019
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