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
Leah Pflaum

Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor

Leah Pflaum is a fifth-year general communication studies and sociology student. She also plays the clarinet in the Blugold Marching Band. If you need the answer to any One Direction or Harry Styles-related question, she is the girl to talk to! This is her third semester with The Spectator.

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The album cover for ‘Midnights’ by Taylor Swift.

“You’re on your own, kid”

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
December 14, 2022
The UW-Eau Claire women’s basketball team played UW-La Crosse on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Zorn Arena.

Blugolds hosted Parent Day and defeated UW-La Crosse

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
December 5, 2022
Check out the official Blugold Marching Band website for information on performances and applications for the 2023 season.

BMBye-Bye; A farewell to college marching band.

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
November 18, 2022
Third-year blugold, Nolan Blair.

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

Story by Sophie Geske, Sports Editor
November 14, 2022
Ethan Hawke as ‘the grabber’ from ‘The Black Phone’

Cinephiles

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
November 2, 2022
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
October 26, 2022
Pictured are the members of Sad House Guest. From L-R, front row: Samuel Stein and Tor Kjartansson, back row: Ben Stein and Sam Lakmann

Sad House Guest rocks out at the Mouse Trap

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
October 18, 2022
Cinephiles

Cinephiles

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
September 27, 2022
The Blugolds won the game on Wednesday against UW-River Falls, with the final score of 3-0.

Blugolds come out on top against UW-River Falls

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
September 26, 2022
Third-year UWEC student Charley Griffin pitching.

Blugolds face up against multiple teams in last weekend’s double header

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
May 11, 2022
UWEC student, Daniel Reich’s art display titled "bleach blonde/ 100% pure fantasy", a part of his project series "Eat Your Heart Out, Daniel Reich".

2022 Senior BFA show at Foster Gallery

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
May 11, 2022
Second-year UWEC student Brayden Taheri joins the group on stage playing the saxophone, with third-year UWEC student Ben Ostertag in the back on drums.

Sad House Guest and Skyline at The Cabin

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
April 19, 2022
A black wire self portrait done by UWEC student Erin Phelps

65th Annual Juried Student Art Show

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
April 12, 2022
Emm K. closes the night with a solo performance.

Open Mic night at The Cabin

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
April 5, 2022
Second-year, music education student Chloe Sawall takes the stage in a solo act following her performance in Fifth Element A Capella.

Fifth Element A Cappella (5E A Cappella) . L-R: Nick Strauss (first-year), Claire Sawall (fourth-year, President of 5E A Cappella), Grant Colling (first-year), Hannah Ramsey (second-year), Brendan Rohloff (second-year), Chloe Sawall (second-year, Musical Director and Arranger of 5E A Cappella) and Matthew Fritts (second-year, Vice President of 5E A Cappella).

Third-year ecology and environmental biology student Anakah Denison performs a solo act.

Second-year communications student Hayden Forbes takes the stage with special guest, Emm K.

Hayden Forbes finishes his act with a solo performance.

Fourth-year journalism student Sam Janssen performs.

Five wrestlers look forward to the NCAA Championship

[Photo] Five UWEC Wrestlers Grapple Their Way Into the NCAA Tournament

Story by Kiara Jackson, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022
The Cabin hosts concert featuring Hayden Forbes and Blue Swans

[Photo] The Cabin hosts Saturday night concert with two performances

Story by Toby Mohr, Freelance Writer
February 28, 2022
The UWEC Women’s Gymnastics team celebrated their senior night on Friday, Feb. 18, at the McPhee Physical Education Center.

[Photo] UW-Eau Claire Gymnastics places third in home Quadrangular

Story by Anna Smith, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
UW-Eau Claire Mascot, Blu, makes an appearance at BOB to help promote the different organizations as well as take photos with attendees.

Blu’s Organization Bash Spring 2022

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
February 9, 2022
Kenzie Lyle, a third year student at UW-Eau Claire, promotes the Inter-Tribal Student Council.

Third year student, Stuart Scamehorn promotes the Housing and Residence life at BOB.

Second year student Lee Quinette, fourth year student Tyler Warwick-Mick and second year student Erin McMichael promote the UW-Eau Claire Campus PRIDE organization.

Third year student Brandon Kviz and second year student Ashleigh Madsen pose with their booth, promoting the UW-Eau Claire InterVarsity group.

Students can attend BOB to see what organizations are offered at UW-Eau Claire.

First-year students at UW-Eau Claire, Maggie Burhans and Allie Williams, promote the UW-Eau Claire Bowling Club at BOB

Students and faculty at UW-Eau Claire walk around to see the different booths that came to ‘Blu’s Organizations Bash’ on Tuesday, February 8th.

Therapy dogs return

Therapy dogs return

Story by Leah Pflaum, Multimedia Editor
December 15, 2021
Condoms will be available in most university buildings to promote safe sex

[Photo] UW-Eau Claire to offer free condoms in buildings around campus

Story by Oludare Obadiya, Business Manager
December 9, 2021
Flu season is here! Student Health Services is here to help!

[Photo] Student Health Services can help students prepare for flu season

Story by Claire Schoenemann, Freelance Writer
November 11, 2021
Students, and library faculty compete in the fourth annual library costume contest.

[Photo] Library staff put on the fourth annual Halloween costume contest

Story by Winter Heffernan, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
Nichol He participated in two research projects over the summer.

[Photo] Nichol He, talks about his summer research experience

Story by Beth Stein, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021
Students can learn more information about the study abroad program and the countries they can stay at.

[Photo] UW-Eau Claire’s Foreign Exchange Program is accepting applications

Story by Bridget Maxwell, Staff Writer
September 24, 2021
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