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 organized mess

An organized mess

Story by McKenna Dirks, Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2022
Wonder Women, there isn't anything a girl can't do

Wonder Women

Story by Samantha Geiger, OP/ED Editor
September 22, 2021
In good condition

In good condition

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 8, 2020
From appetite suppressant lollipops to weight loss teas and smoothie detoxes, Instagram has seen a rise in these advertisements.

New Instagram policy not strict enough

Story by Lea Kopke, Freelance Writer
September 25, 2019
With the launch of a new online website, Every Bitch Needs a Scrunchie showcases new ways to purchase locally.

Scrunchie sales and self-starters

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 12, 2019
Chief Copy Editor, Rebecca Mennecke, on the night of her junior prom. She said she never felt skinny enough for her dress, causing her to seek unhealthy weight-loss options.

Instagram tightens mental health-related searches — and rightfully so

Story by Rebecca Mennecke, Chief Copy Editor
December 13, 2018
Instagram accounts featuring fitness professionals, like @muscle_hunt, sexualize muscular figures.

Fitness Instagrammers capitalize on comparison

Story by Rachel Helgeson, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
The infamous red bathing suit picture was traveling all over social media last Wednesday as over 100,000 people reposted it in hopes to win a free swimsuit.

Marketing strategy gone wrong

Story by Stephanie Smith, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
Senior Maggie Jackson (left) and Staff Writer Hailey Novak (right) pose for a photo. The two frequently spend time together to celebrate their friendship.

Female Friendships aren’t fostered on Instagram

Story by Hailey Novak, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
Style endures

Style endures

Story by Sydney Purpora, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
November 24, 2015
Social Silence

Social Silence

Story by Hailey Novak, Op/Ed Editor
October 14, 2015
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