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
An attendee browses different racks, looking through a multitude of styles.

PHOTOS: Vintage Fest at The Brewing Projekt

Story by Taylor Boggess, Opinion Editor
March 12, 2025
Eau Claire business improvement district directors discussing their districts to the audience members. Ann Sessions represents the West Grand district, Nikki Olson represents South Barstow, Julia Johnson represents North Barstow and Jeff Frawley represents Water Street.

DECI hosts annual The Duckys award ceremony

Story by Ellen Marie Heunisch, Business Manager
March 12, 2025
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
The walls in 2 Roots Art and Wine on Barstow are covered in paintings

Where to experience visual art in Eau Claire

Story by Ruby Sonnek, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
The festival will be held from Oct. 17-22, appealing to book lovers all over Chippewa Valley.

25th Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival: Book talks galore

Story by Ella Oestreicher, Staff Writer
October 19, 2024
Josh Gallagher plays piano on stage at The Lakely.

Josh Gallagher performs at The Lakely

Story by Ruby Sonnek, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Drag artist Diablo performing Sabrina Carpenter’s 2023 VMA performance.

The Oxford hosts Drag & Dessert event

Story by Taylor Boggess, Opinion Editor
September 24, 2024
The texture on some of Hay’s paintings is made by laying plastic bags on the paint.

Jesse Blake Hay displays at The Oxbow

Story by Ruby Sonnek, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Melange Trio performing “Jolene” by Dolly Parton in ECDC.

The jazz scene transforms downtown Eau Claire

Story by Godwin Agbara, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
Brandon Jones and Matt Crafton, seated in front of the winning car, hand out their signatures.

Pablo Center hosts celebration for 2023 NASCAR Championship

Story by Ella Oestreicher, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
The warm exterior of 200 Main Art & Wine in downtown Eau Claire

The cozy corner show

Story by Ella Oestreicher, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Some homey decor with the essence of Wisconsin and the countryside.

“Hop Into Spring” pop-up shop hosted at The Oxbow Hotel

Story by Skyler Schad, Freelance Writer
May 2, 2023
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