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
Taylor Reisdorf

Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer

Taylor Reisdorf is a graduate student in the English program who revels in both telling and engaging with compelling stories. This is her seventh semester with The Spectator. She prides herself in her adaptability and desire to continuously experience, learn, and appreciate new things.

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Mary Beth Ragsdale (Madison, WI) and her sister Bridgette Werner (Torrance, CA) were unable to physically attend their mother’s funeral due to COVID-19 mandates.

COVID-19 Statements

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 25, 2020
Dr. Warren Anderson — the new Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Student Affairs — kicks off his first semester at UW-Eau Claire as the keynote speaker at the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Know the history, craft the legacy

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 13, 2020
Chasten Buttigieg, a UW-Eau Claire alumnus and husband of Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, spoke to students about his husband's campaign.

Potential first ‘first gentleman’ visits UWEC

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
October 17, 2019
This year’s Homecoming week will still feature traditions like the Homecoming parade, but also games like laser tag and water balloon toss, among other activities.

[Photo] Homecoming 2019 kicks off with a blend of tradition and new

Story by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Freelance Writer
October 7, 2019
Scott Mikulencak is one of the many individuals experiencing homelessness that turns to libraries for shelter, warmth, water and knowledge. He said he goes to McIntyre Library almost every single day.

Local library breaks down barriers

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
September 18, 2019
Eyenga Bokamba is a Minneapolis-based abstract artist who views art — especially installation art — as an invitation for connection, confrontation, reflection and renewal. She will be on campus this Thursday with an installation piece that functions as a human carwash.

Minneapolis-based abstract artist coming to campus

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
May 13, 2019
Experts and amateurs alike hit the dancefloor, gliding and twirling to live orchestral or jazz music.

SLIDESHOW: Davies Student Center transforms into Austrian ballroom for the 45th annual Viennese Ball

Story by Emilee Wentland and Taylor Reisdorf
April 15, 2019
Hippo Campus — a St. Paul-based band made up of Jake Luppen, Whistler Allen, Zach Sutton, Nathan Stocker and DeCarlo Jackson — was this year’s campus concert series headliner.

[Photo] Hippo Campus came to campus

Story by Emilee Wentland
April 8, 2019
Brittany Tilander interacts with the audience while she tells jokes and stories last Thursday at The Plus.

Comic utilizes stories and humor to form connections with others

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 11, 2019
Artist Anthony Scholfield and The Pen Project director Keri White pose with three of the five printed issues of the art magazine.

Giving inmates a pen — and a voice

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 4, 2019
Over 2,200 employees in digital media have been laid off in the last two months. Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, Vice, Gannett and USA Today are a few of the most affected.

Onslaught of layoffs in media industry is distressing and casts grim light on future of journalism

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 13, 2019
Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, professor in history and women's, gender and sexuality studies, is an active leader on the local and state-wide levels. She was named one of Wisconsin's most influential black leaders by Madison 365 in December.

Professor utilizes historical knowledge and passion to spur local and state-wide progress

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 6, 2019
Final Spec Songs Playlist of the fall semester

Final Spec Songs Playlist of the fall semester

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
December 11, 2018
Spec Playlist: "cued covers"

Spec Playlist: “cued covers”

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
November 27, 2018
Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
November 21, 2018
Spec Playlist: "boy band bops"

Spec Playlist: “boy band bops”

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
November 6, 2018
Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
October 29, 2018
Spec Playlist: "timeless songs"

Spec Playlist: “timeless songs”

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
October 23, 2018
Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
October 15, 2018
Even furry friends were entranced by the Blugold Marching Band.

Blugolds walked to demonstrate school spirit

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
October 10, 2018
Spec Playlist: "rainy day"

Spec Playlist: “rainy day”

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
October 9, 2018
Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
October 1, 2018
Spec Playlist: "fall feels"

Spec Playlist: “fall feels”

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
September 26, 2018
Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
September 17, 2018
Spec Playlist: "walk to class hype songs"

Spec Playlist: “walk to class hype songs”

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
September 13, 2018
NextGen Wisconsin Fellows Kessa Albright and David Edwardson stand by their stack of recently attained "Pledge to Vote" cards.

Organizing in the pursuit of systematic change

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
September 12, 2018
Philips Hall has been a part of UW-Eau Claire campus since 1963.

New Science and Health Sciences Building passes first step in approval process

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
September 5, 2018
Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Boss Women: Highlighting businesswomen in Eau Claire

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
September 4, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
May 9, 2018
Fischer’s work, which uses a wide range of artistic mediums, will be on display until June 23.

Volume One gallery features “Smile, Buddy, Smile” collection

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
May 9, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
May 2, 2018
Dwayne Thomas and Gordon Altizer have been working together musically for four years.

Acoustic duo The Sixes takes on The Cabin

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
May 1, 2018
Campus and community organizations and businesses came together to show how students can make the Earth a better place.

Earth Claire promotes student sustainability

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
April 25, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
April 25, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
April 18, 2018
Tanya Potter, a hairstylist at Saylon Seven, which is one of three participating salons, has one of the teal extensions in her own hair.

Teal hair extensions for sexual assault awareness

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
April 11, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
April 11, 2018
Shaun Petrovich bought a bubble ball business when the opportunity arose through a Facebook post.

UW-Eau Claire student tries his hand at business ownership

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
April 8, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
April 4, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 28, 2018
Two of the six current members: Morgan Dysert (left) and Camryn Billen (right).

The Catalysts strive to have student voices heard

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 27, 2018
The Guaranteed Admission Program will be in place starting fall 2018.

Agreement allows for smoother transfers from CVTC to UW-Eau Claire

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 14, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 14, 2018

The 39th installation of the Decadent Cabaret hits downtown Eau Claire

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 8, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 8, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 28, 2018
The triathlon consisted of a 500-yard swim, an eight-mile stationary bike and a two-mile run.

Students and community members participate in indoor triathlon

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 27, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 21, 2018
people — the victims — and additional calls to action are what the media needs to focus their attention on after a tragedy.

The media needs to stop profiling the perpetrators of mass shootings

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 20, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 14, 2018
Center Colton Wolter, a senior, (pictured) had a solid weekend for UW-Eau Claire scoring his seventh goal of the season.

Men’s hockey lock up No. 2 seed in WIAC tournament

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 14, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 8, 2018
Diekelman's 20 points were not enough Saturday night as the Blugolds fell to UW-Oshkosh 77-72.

UW-Eau Claire’s men’s basketball team takes another loss

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
February 6, 2018
The Campus Harvest Food Pantry is located in Room 4 of Schofield Hall.

Curbing food insecurity at UW-Eau Claire

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
January 31, 2018
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
January 31, 2018
Member of the cast Emily Elliot said the play is “light-hearted with a feel-good message at the end.”

‘The Nerd’ comes to Riverside Theatre this week

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
December 11, 2017
The Blugolds have been successful so far this season and are looking forward to the future.

The women’s basketball team takes their seventh win of the season

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
December 5, 2017
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