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 audience member asks Barry Burden a question after his presentation on gerrymandering. Burden helped co-found the Elections Research Center at UW-Madison.

The Forum: gerrymandering, its history and the Supreme Court

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
February 15, 2019
The term “gerrymander” was first used in 1812 in the Boston Gazette. This political cartoon depicts the Senate election district of South Essex as drawn by Governor Elbridge Gerry. The contorted districts were said to resemble a salamander, hence the name “gerrymander.”

Federal judges declare Wisconsin Assembly districts unconstitutional

Story by Deanna Kolell, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

Civically Engaging with Alex Zank

Story by Alex Zank, OP/ED Editor
February 26, 2014
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