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
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Members from participating organizations handed out treats and spoke with students about their organizations.

Blu’s Organizational Bash invites students to join clubs

Story by Stephanie Smith, Freelance Writer
September 17, 2018
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
December 13, 2017
The Tator

The Tator

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
December 12, 2017
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
December 6, 2017
The Blugolds played on Saturday night, alumni night, against UW-River Falls where they won 4-0.

Men’s hockey defeated UW-River Falls for the fifth time in a row

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
December 5, 2017
The Lakely hosts local musicians for their weekly Monday Jazz Sessions.

[Photo] Monday Jazz Sessions at The Lakely

Story by Faith Hultman, Managing Editor
November 29, 2017
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
November 29, 2017
Men's hockey won twice over the weekend, taking down Finlandia University.

Men’s hockey dominates Finlandia University twice on the ice

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
November 28, 2017
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
November 23, 2017

Eau Claire: A perfect city

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
November 20, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
November 16, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
November 8, 2017
I love the spirit of Christmas and always have. Although many people only find it acceptable to listen to Christmas music after Thanksgiving, I believe it’s acceptable any time of the year.

It is never too early for Christmas music

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
November 7, 2017
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
November 1, 2017
The Blugolds took home the first victory of the season against Saint Benedict 6-0 Friday night in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Women’s hockey opens season with 6-0 win

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
UW-Eau Claire students gathered on Thursday, Oct. 26 in the Davies Center for an Aaron Rodgers prayer vigil, hoping for the star quarterback's timely return to the field after suffering a collarbone injury on Oct. 16.

Green Bay Packer fans mourn star quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ injury

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
October 27, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
October 19, 2017
Matt Schrupp, an Eau Claire senior, shoots images of campus everyday where some of his work has been featured in the USA Today College Guide 2018.

Blugold gets his images featured in USA Today College Guide

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
October 18, 2017
The Tator

The Tator

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
October 16, 2017
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
October 11, 2017
Molly Lattery, a senior, played among her teammates in the WIAC Championship over the three-day weekend, where they finished fourth.

Women’s golf finished fourth in the WIAC Championship

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
October 10, 2017
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
October 4, 2017
The UW-Eau Claire women’s golf team competes in the Mad Dawg Invite at the Stevens Point Country Club over the weekend where they finished fifth.

Women’s golf finishes fifth at Mad Dawg Invite

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
October 3, 2017
Josie Roll, a junior elementary and special education student, and Alexander Martin, a sophomore graphic communications student raise awareness for depression in teens by longboarding 150 miles from Duluth to Blain, Minnesota over the summer.

UW-Eau Claire students spread awareness for depression

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
September 27, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
September 27, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
September 20, 2017
UW-Eau Claire’s volleyball team played in the Nike/Eastbay Fall Classic at the McPhee center on Friday and Saturday.

Blugold women’s volleyball finished 1:2 in the Nike/Eastbay Fall Classic

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
September 18, 2017
Women’s volleyball played in the Augsburg Invitational in Minneapolis where they won two of three matches over the weekend and gained another victory on Monday night in Madison against Edgewood College.

Women’s volleyball took home three wins over the weekend

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
September 13, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
September 13, 2017
McKenzy Wagner, a retention specialist at Student Organizations & Leadership Center, said B.O.B. is a great way for freshman to get involved on campus.

Students get involved in the UW-Eau Claire campus life

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
September 7, 2017
UW-Eau Claire’s sophomore midfield Bailee Hyde fights for the ball against Carleton College on Friday afternoon at Bollinger Field.

Women’s soccer falls short in season opener

Story by Stephanie Smith, Copy Editor
September 4, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
The infamous red bathing suit picture was traveling all over social media last Wednesday as over 100,000 people reposted it in hopes to win a free swimsuit.

Marketing strategy gone wrong

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
UW-Eau Claire men’s golf team played through rough weather conditions and competed at the Saint John’s Invitational over the weekend in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

UW-Eau Claire men’s golf finishes fourth at Saint John’s Invitational

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
Nicholas Stamm, a senior political science student, was accepted into the Peace Corps after participating in the prep program on campus. He will be volunteering in the Philippines for two years where he will teach English to secondary level children.

A Blugold accepted into Peace Corps

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Blugolds prepared to compete in the Augustana Invitational both Friday and Saturday, placing fourth overall.

UW-Eau Claire men’s golf team placed fourth at the Augustana Invitational

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
April 17, 2017
Kadra Mohamed is Minnesota’s first hijab wearing policewoman and the first Somali female officer. She is only 21 years old and already making history.

Police departments begin to recognize the need to include religious practices in the force

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
Blugold seniors Jessie Reineck and Jessica Rupnow prepare for their event in a past outdoor track and field season.

Running into the new season

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
Cami Mennitte Pereyra, a senior at UW-Eau Claire studying music performance plays percussion in Monday Jazz Sessions at the Oxbow Hotel at 7 p.m.

Monday Jazz Sessions at the Oxbow Hotel

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
March 28, 2017
Robert Vogler, a 71-year-old retired Eau Claire resident joined Uber as a driver to fill his free time and give him something to do.

An Uber new way for students to get a Lyft in Eau Claire

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
March 15, 2017
Which is the better option, watching a sport live or on television?

The faceoff: Should sports be viewed live or on television?

Story by Stephanie Smith and Sam Farley
March 15, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
March 15, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
UW-Eau Claire’s women’s hockey team rejoices as they head into the WIA Championship after winning both games on Friday and Saturday against UW-Stevens Point.

Women’s hockey advances to the WIAC Championship

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
February 27, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively debut their children for the first time at Reynold’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame ceremony in December of 2016.

For the children of celebrities, the spotlight can burn

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
Jose Alvergue and Stephanie Farrar have been married for eight years and enjoy working a few doors down from each other every day.

Professors in love

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
February 1, 2017
Collis Mccloud (left) and Gary Butcher (right) share a friendly dispute over which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Blugolds share their hopes for the Super Bowl outcome

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
February 1, 2017
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Police Blotter

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
January 26, 2017
Jonathan Edwards, lead singer and guitarist for Minneapolis band Wayward comes to Cafe Tempo to perform for Saturday Morning Acoustics.

Caffe Tempo hosts live music performances every Saturday morning

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
January 23, 2017
Players on the sideline help support their fellow Blugolds as they dominate the game 5-1 on Friday night against Saint Mary’s University (Minn.) at Hobbs Ice Arena.

Women’s hockey finished with a win and a tie over the two-day weekend

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
December 12, 2016
The Banff Mountain Film Festival played on the big-screen in Woodland Theater from Sunday-Tuesday night.

Banff Mountain Film Festival in review

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
December 7, 2016
Eau Claire community members check out homemade lip balm and soaps at Stephanie Schneider’s stand at Christkindlmarkt last Saturday outside Lazy Monk Brewing.

Christkindlmarkt comes to Eau Claire

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
Women of all ages wait in a long line to purchase items on sale at 6 a.m. during Black Friday at Victoria’s Secret.

Quality family time is more important than Black Friday shopping

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
November 29, 2016
2016 wasn’t easy for many Blugolds, but, all things considered, there’s still a lot of to be thankful for. Students took a moment to share the bright spots they appreciate. (submitted)

Blugolds share what they are most thankful for

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
November 22, 2016
Freshman defensive player Sadie Defatte played for the Blugolds Friday at Hobbs Ice Arena against UW-Superior.

Women’s Hockey went 1-1 over the weekend

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
November 21, 2016
An exhibit of 1,181 earrings is displayed in the Council Oak room for National Native American Heritage Month to represent Indigenous women who have gone missing or have been murdered.

‘Sing Our Rivers Red’ uses art as a means of activism

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
November 14, 2016
Sophomore defensive player, Tyler Hart plays with the rest of his teammates at Ed Saugestad Arena against Augsburg College on Saturday night.

Blugold men’s hockey fell short of a win

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Sophomores Kyle Petras (left) and David Hathaway (right) display their choice for the 2016 presidential election.

Blugolds share who they would choose to be president in place of current candidates

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
November 1, 2016
Students have reported seeing the ghost of Earl Kjer in the Kjer Theater on campus.

Students have reported seeing the ghost of Earl Kjer in the Kjer Theater on campus.

Paranormal researcher highlights spooky history of local places

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Lexi Uhlenbeck enjoys Milk Duds and popcorn at last week's Eau Queer Film Festival. (SUBMITTED)

Power, Privilege, Protest: standing up for who you are

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016
Indie-rock band Whosah hit the stage at the Cabin on Saturday night.

Featured artist Whosah at the Cabin

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
October 10, 2016
Great Debate

Great Debate

Story by Stephanie Smith and Emilee Wentland
October 4, 2016
Blugolds take home the win in their first conference game on Saturday at UW-Platteville

UW-Eau Claire Varsity Women’s soccer defeats UW-Platteville 3-1 in first conference game

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
October 4, 2016
An inside look at the original Caffe Tempo on E. Madison Street.

A familiar Eau Claire coffee shop to open on Water Street

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
Team named “Sets on the beach” warm up on the Tower’s field sand volleyball court before their game at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Intramural sports: A distraction or a nice get away from studying

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
Eau Claire junior, Lauren Lenz, fights for the ball at first home game on Saturday.

Blugold Women’s soccer falls short to St. Olaf

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
September 5, 2016
The Dead Pigeons performs a mashup of popular songs during their Friday night show at The Cabin.

The Dead Pigeons hit The Cabin

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
September 5, 2016
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