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
Jenna Erickson

Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer

Jenna Erickson is a first-year integrated strategic communications and Spanish student. This is her second semester on The Spectator. Jenna loves coffee, singing and playing the marimba.

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As the spread of COVID-19 continues, restaurants are scaling back their services in an attempt to “flatten the curve” and slow the outbreak.

Eau Claire eats

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
April 2, 2020
UW-Eau Claire announced the opening of a new student resource, the Latinx Cultural Center, which is located in Hibbard 801.

New Latinx Cultural Center to open in Hibbard

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
February 18, 2020
Cumulative exposure to the HEV blue light can cause long-term damage to the eyes.

The Truth about Blue Light

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
February 12, 2020
Mike Rindo, assistant chancellor for facilites and university relations, and Jacob Wrasse give a presentation.

Senate Discusses Sonnentag Update

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
February 12, 2020
Eau Claire offers variety of activities this winter season, from musical performances to ice skating.

Eau Claire Winter Fun

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
December 11, 2019
The Human Diversity Forum — which examined the cultural contributions of racial, ethnic, cultural, gender and economic groups — was held on Dec. 5 in Davies Center from 5-6 p.m.

39th Human Diversity Expo showcases research

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
December 6, 2019
Jazz Ensembles III and IV performed on Nov. 19 at the Cabin .

Music Medley

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
November 21, 2019
Pictured is a small gift being handed to a loved one.

Christmas shopping, college-kid edition

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
November 20, 2019
Student Health Services offers more than vaccines and COVID-19 testing

Hormone therapy offered by Student Health Service

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
November 13, 2019
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library held game events — including cribbage, cards and Putt-Putt mini golf — for International Games Week.

Eau Claire library celebrates International Game Week

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
November 13, 2019
D.B. Rouse, a UW-Eau Claire alumna, plays at the Acoustic cafe Nov. 8. Rouse said he finds himself playing at the Acoustic Cafe at least once a year.

Self-proclaimed “hobo” musician plays kazoo at The Acoustic

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
November 11, 2019
Joker is the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time—and counting—surpassing Deadpool.

Why everyone should see the movie ‘Joker’

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
October 30, 2019
Local families will be invited in to many of the UW-Eau Claire residence halls for trick-or-treating on October 31.

Hocus Pocus in the residence halls

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
October 29, 2019
Speakers, students, and faculty gathered in the Ojibwe ballroom to celebrate Latin American Studies Week.

Latin American Studies Week comes to a close

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
October 24, 2019
A Capella group performing at the Extravaganza in Schofield Auditorium.

A Cappella Extravaganza lights up Schofield Auditorium

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
October 23, 2019
Robert Baca, a professor of music and the director of jazz studies, said connecting with students is the most important part of teaching.

Music professor to be honored with WMEA service award

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
October 16, 2019
A Fight for Affordable Housing took place at SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Fight for affordable housing

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
October 7, 2019
UW- Eau Claire offers free Zumba classes to students on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Dance off the school stress with Zumba

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
October 2, 2019
As I have been getting acclimated into this new stage of life, I have been living in the moment as best as I can, not letting all of the stress take over — not yet at least.

Living in the Moment

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
September 27, 2019
The Blugold women’s tennis team hosted UW-Whitewater last Friday and UW-River Falls and St. Benedict’s on Saturday, coming away with a 2-1 weekend.

Women’s tennis team bounce back with a victory

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
September 18, 2019
Olga Custodio was the first Latina woman to serve as a fighter pilot and will soon be a Forum speaker.

The Forum takes flight with first Latina pilot, Olga Custodio

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
September 18, 2019
Nothing like a friendly face to wave you over!

GSRC hosts annual CookOUT event

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
September 12, 2019
Student Body President Charlie Johnson and Chancellor James C. Schmidt cut the ribbon on the new student housing building, The Suites.

The Suites now officially open

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
September 9, 2019
LaRue Pierce began his duties as dean of students on Aug. 5 after being hired in July as a result of a national search.

LaRue Pierce named new dean of students

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
September 4, 2019
Guitarist, Duffy Duyfhuizen, and violinist, Olaf Lind, of Eggplant Heroes performed at Acoustic Cafe.

Music Medley

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
September 4, 2019
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