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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

Isabella Matczak

Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer

Isabella Matczak is a second-year English student and this is her third semester on The Spectator. She thoroughly enjoys any horror/vampire-related films, walks in the forest, cats, reading, thrifting, volleyball and playing the ukulele.

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According to former English student Kitty Stewart, the landscaping on the west side of Davies Center had become overrun with invasive plants and was in need of restoration.

Bineshiinh Ogitigaan: The Bird’s Garden

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
Easter goodies are displayed on the table with pride.

Nostalgialistic

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
 Photo by iStock.

National Constitution Week

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
The documentary showing at the Pablo Center is free and open to the public.

Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
The display is free and open to the public from April 26 to May 12.

Turning the Page

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
CERCA is from April 22-26 in multiple buildings on campus. Access the schedule and locations on their website.

CERCA taking place on campus

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
April 23, 2024
Activities included bracelet making, nail painting, coloring, games and watching a movie. Snacks and mocktails were provided as well

QTPOC holds Sisterhood Soiree

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
The sun seemed to shine a little brighter whenever I was there; colors looked more vibrant, the birds sang more cheerfully and even bees didn’t feel like a threat.

Nostalgialistic

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
February 25, 2024
Dave Minor, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, and Jennifer McHugh as she accepts her award. (Photo used with permission from the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce)

Jennifer McHugh named Volunteer of the Year

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
February 24, 2024
This public event welcomed all ages to come appreciate the art and encouraged people to add to the collection while they visited.

Art for Racial Justice

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
Comedy and tragedy, poetry and passion, all fused into one masterpiece. (Photo by Buena Vista Pictures)

Cinephiles: ‘Dead Poets Society’

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
Students involved in National First-Generation Student Day set up a table in Davies Center to hand out t-shirts and stickers.

National First-Generation College Student Day

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Student programmer Emily Luebke and Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Director Kallie Friede pose before the Woodland Theater where Q-Fest films are playing.

Q-Fest films in Woodland Theater

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
More than a pose

More than a pose

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
CVAS President Emmett Kyle adjusts the telescope in the west dome.

Stargazing at Hobbs Observatory

Story by Isabella Matczak, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
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