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
Maddie Kasper

Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor

Maddie Kasper is a fourth-year journalism and political science student and this is her seventh semester at The Spectator. She covered the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate for three consecutive semesters and dreams of being a national political correspondent, but also loves sports photography. She adores poems about oranges, obsessively logging movies on Letterboxd and the Half Price Books on the east side of Madison.

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UW-Eau Claire fourth-year forward Ellie Anderson and second-year forward Maddie Hulter attempt to score on UW-River Falls goalie Jordan O’Kane during the WIAC O’Brien Cup Tournament finals on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in River Falls, Wisconsin.

[Photo] Women’s hockey team ends season with 4-1 loss at UW-River Falls

Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager
March 12, 2025
UW-Eau Claire men’s hockey team captain and fourth-year defenseman Colin Stein hoists the Commissioner’s Cup above the team after defeating UW-River Falls 2-0 in the WIAC Tournament Championship. Matt Stanek, WIAC assistant commissioner for media relations, presented the cup to Stein and the team on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

[Photo] UWEC men’s hockey wins Commissioner’s Cup in shut-out against UW-River Falls

Story by Dani Wollner, Assistant Business Manager
March 12, 2025
Local grunge band ValleyKiL was formed in Eau Claire in summer 2024 and is fronted by vocalist/guitarist Emm K with Seany Cope on lead guitar, Kman on bass and Ryan Pleski on drums. ValleyKiL’s inspirations are Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks and The Pretty Reckless.

PHOTOS: Decadent Cabaret 44 night one

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor
March 6, 2025
Forward Jana Lesch approaches the goal during Friday’s semifinals game one against UW-Stevens Point. Lesch didn’t score during game one but collected a goal at 9:07 in the first period during game two with an assist by forward Sam Moehle, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

[Photo] UWEC women’s hockey advances to WIAC finals with 8-2 win

Story by Dani Wollner, Assistant Business Manager
March 4, 2025
Max Dronen, first year UW-Eau Claire hockey player, collects the first of his three goals scored during the Feb. 21 first-round playoff game against Northland College, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

[Photo] Blugold hockey tops their split regular season with big wins in the first round of playoffs

Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager
February 25, 2025
“Artificial Intelligence has been around for decades, but once ChatGPT came around, it became a generative tool,” Carney said. “This level is new and that's why we’re doing this now. We’re first to the table.”

[Photo] UWEC set to roll out new Artificial Intelligence majors

Story by Ella Freeman, Arts & Life Editor
February 20, 2025
Guard Cade Hall goes up for a jump shot during the Feb. 12 game against the UW-Platteville Pioneers.

[Photo] Blugolds rally past UW-Stevens Point, eye WIAC tournament

Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025
Colton Sund, a fourth-year wrestler in the 157 lbs. weight class, defeats David Cushman by decision, with a score of 18-12. Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. ©2025 Maddie Kasper / The Spectator

Blugold wrestling defeats UW-Platteville Pioneers in first Sonnentag dual

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor
February 12, 2025
Through the Civil Rights Pilgrimage, Jodi-Thesing Ritter has fostered relationships with several activists from the Civil Rights Movement. Ritter (right) posing in front of a mural at the Foot Soldiers Park in Selma, Alabama with CRP student coordinator Chhime Yangdron (left) and civil rights activist Joanne Bland (center).

‘It really changed who I am as a person’: One UWEC employee’s continued dedication to EDI on campus

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor
April 30, 2024
Students who live on-campus were able to vote on the third floor of Davies Student Center. This allowed them to jump in line and head right to class after casting their ballot.

[Photo] UWEC students turnout for the 2024 election

Story by Jhett Sherry, Freelance Writer
November 15, 2024
“He is funny, kind, caring and deserving of every praise I could possibly give someone,” Reuter said. “He is by far the best mentor any of us could have asked for.”

[Photo] Farewell to Blugold Marching Band director Randal Dickerson

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor
November 14, 2024
Members of the Republican Party of Eau Claire County watch as counties across the nation report their totals. According to Vice Chairman Fred Kappus, over 200 supporters turned up to the watch party on election night.

Inside the EC County Republicans election night watch party

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor
November 6, 2024
The polling place for Ward 20 and Ward 24, which include Upper Campus and parts of the Third Ward neighborhood, was in the Ojibwe Ballroom of the UW-Eau Claire Davies Student Center.

Photos from Election Day at UW-Eau Claire

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor
November 6, 2024
A UW-Eau Claire student shows off stickers encouraging people to vote. Several voting advocacy groups have visited the UW-Eau Claire campus during the election cycle to encourage students to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election.

[Photo] The importance of student voting in Wisconsin

Story by Ella Freeman, Arts & Life Editor
November 4, 2024
Downtown Eau Claire Inc. (DECI), a local nonprofit aimed at promoting downtown businesses and hosting community-based events, held its annual trick-or-treating event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Participating downtown businesses on N. Barstow street and S. Barstow street handed out candy to trick-or-treaters.

Halloween comes early for downtown businesses

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor
October 30, 2024
Surrogates from the Harris-Walz presidential campaign visited the UW-Eau Claire campus to promote the fight for reproductive freedom.

[Photo] Voting advocates on campus talk climate change and reproductive rights

Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor
October 30, 2024
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz spoke about a range of topics including Midwest senators, voting importance, reproductive care and having a representative government.

[Photo] VP candidate Tim Walz makes a stop in Eau Claire

Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor
October 27, 2024
The poster for “Saturday Night” (2024) directed by Jason Reitman. (Photo from Columbia Pictures)

Cinephiles: ‘Saturday Night’

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor
October 24, 2024
Image of the UW-Eau Claire vs. UW-Stevens Point Homecoming football game.

[Photo] Homecoming recap

Story by Shaylin Jochum, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
The UW-Eau Claire Blugolds faced off against the UW-Stevens Point Pointers for homecoming and their first game of conference play.

Blugolds dominate Pointers 41-0

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor
October 14, 2024
Anna Zook (right), McIntyre Library arts librarian and assistant professor, led a march around campus in a suffragist hat and sash to celebrate the right to vote.

Student Senate, McIntyre Library encourage civic participation with ‘Walk the Vote’

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor
October 9, 2024
The poster for Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow” distributed by A24. (Photo from A24 Films)

Cinephiles: ‘I Saw the TV Glow’

Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor
September 20, 2024
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