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
Sophie Geske

Sophie Geske, Sports Editor

Sophie Geske is a third-year business administration and journalism student. This is her third semester on the spectator. In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis, hanging out with friends, getting coffee, reading books or just relaxing.

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Director of Athletics Jason Verdugo (left) along with Chancellor James Schmidt (right) introducing Zach Malvik as the new head coach for men’s basketball.

Zach Malvik named UWEC’s new head men’s basketball coach

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
Director of Athletics Jason Verdugo standing in front of coaches, athletes, sponsors and community members to kickstart Giving Week 2024.

UWEC holds third annual giving week

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
April 2, 2024
Coach Siverling honoring fourth-year Nolan Blair for senior night during both of their last game with UW-Eau Claire men's basketball.

[Photo] UWEC men’s basketball coach resigns

Story by Cade Fisher, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
The early 2000s rom-com era is back. (Photo from Columbia Pictures)

Cinephiles: ‘Anyone but You’

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
February 27, 2024
“Farewell, Zorn Arena” flyers were handed out which included some history and photos.

Blugolds end last basketball game in Zorn Arena with a win

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
February 21, 2024
All the players gathered together as the Blugold Athletic Band played the alma mater.

Men’s basketball end their season with a win

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
The records are all unique with different colors and patterns.

Nora Bates’ art on display at Acoustic Café

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
February 15, 2024
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
December 12, 2023
Cyclists start off on the route near the Pablo Center and Haymarket Landing.

The 2nd annual Santa Cycle Rampage.

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
December 12, 2023
My dog, Ace, curled up in his bed in the car to come visit me.

Why do we let creatures roam around our houses?

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
December 12, 2023
Blake Kryska works the puck on defense.

Men’s hockey goes 2-0 this weekend at home

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
December 6, 2023
The warehouse that is also a grocery store; how efficient.

Oh, the joys of Costco

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
December 5, 2023
EC Eats

EC Eats

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Planning a less-planned trip sounds like a lot of fun.

Cinephiles

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
Granny’s Garden at the entrance of the Farmer’s Market Pavillion.

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
Graduate student Tyler Love working to get the puck past his opponent.

A season preview of Blugolds men’s hockey

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 18, 2023
Assortment of different mushrooms from Fun Guy Farm.

Pumpkins out for sale for the fall season.

Handmade beeswax candles for sale at the Farmer’s Market.

People shopping around at the Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market.

Beautiful locally grown flowers for sale from Mavi Flower Farm.

Lots of soft crocheted animals, anything from turtles to chickens from Chrissy Creations.

Happy Paws sells bandanas all year and specific seasons including halloween-themed ones.

Decorated frosted glass mugs from Lizzi J.

First-year forward Taylor Czarapata works the ball up the field.

Women’s soccer beats UW-Oshkosh.

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 11, 2023
Looking for off-campus housing is made easier with House Day.

House Day

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 10, 2023
Books are a great escape from reality.

Physical vs. digital books

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
Second-year midfielder Jack Lewcock passes the ball to his teammate.

Men’s Soccer wins second home game

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
Saying goodbye is hard.

Dorm life

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
May 10, 2023
Calendar of the athletic events in the first two weeks of April.

Spring sports recap

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
May 10, 2023
College and life is a balancing act. What is important to you?

Dorm life

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
April 25, 2023
The seemingly endless to-do list.

Dorm life

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
A classic rom-com comfort movie.

Cinephiles

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
College is an experience.

Dorm life

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
April 11, 2023
Attendees run in a circle to the Thunder and Lightning Polka.

The 48th annual Viennese Ball

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Restful screen-free activities for relaxing.

Concussion

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
March 13, 2023
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Spectator Sing Along Power Hour

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
A view from above

Travels and tribulations

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Would you want to be living the Pogue life?

Outer Banks

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
The Blugolds watch as their teammates are competing against UW-River Falls.

Women’s hockey finishes their main season

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
Finding your new groove after a long winter break.

Winter break blues

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
Snow Snow Go Away?

Snow Snow Go Away?

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
December 14, 2022
Nathan Donovan named to All-American first team

Nathan Donovan named to All-American first team

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
December 13, 2022
Fun Christmas season events in Eau Claire

We pick three

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
December 5, 2022
Samantha Bandholz skating with the puck toward the goal.

Blugold women’s hockey has a shutout against Northland

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
December 5, 2022
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
November 25, 2022
Quinn Green with the assist on the first goal of the game.

Men’s Hockey wins first two conference games at home

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
Christmas comes early

When should the Christmas season really begin?

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
November 18, 2022
Third-year blugold, Nolan Blair.

Blugold Men’s Basketball wins first home game of the season

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
November 14, 2022
Fun Christmas season events in Eau Claire

We pick three

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 31, 2022
Max Walters kicks the ball.

Men’s soccer beats Carroll University

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 24, 2022
BeReal with social media

Is BeReal really real?

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
Midfielder Kylie VerNess prepares to throw in the ball.

Women’s soccer takes first at home loss against La Crosse

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 11, 2022
Kole Kolinski runs to hit a backhand slice.

Blugold Men’s Tennis Competes at ITA Tournament

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
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