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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

Demi Moore portrays Elizabeth Sparkle in “The Substance” (2024), released on Sept. 20. (Photo from Universal Pictures)
Opinion
Cinephiles: ‘The Substance’
Remember you are one
Story by Lance Stridde, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
The Tator: UWEC professors being replaced with AI
Opinion
The Tator: UWEC professors being replaced with AI
Recent budget cuts have led to hasty adjustments
Story by Kyra Price, Managing Editor • February 11, 2025
Last year, UW-Eau Claire's celebration of Black History Month featured the Black History Month Gala.
News
What to expect from Black History Month at UWEC
Representing Black history through on-campus events
Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025
Opened in 1915 with funds negotiated by the Eau Claire Chamber group, UW-Eau Claire’s historic Schofield Hall was the campus’s pilot building.
News
UWEC and Eau Claire Chamber receive Regents Business Partnership Award
Wisconsin Board of Regents honors a 110-year collaboration
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • February 13, 2025
EC Eats
Arts & Life
EC Eats
Is Raising Cane’s worth the hype?
Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager • February 13, 2025
Volume One’s Best of Night recognizes a wide variety of restaurants voted the best by Volume One readers, including fried tortilla with radish and queso fresco from Cancun Grill (left) and chicken and jollof rice combo from Nigerian Kitchen (right).
Arts & Life
A view of Volume One’s Best of Night 2025
Volume One celebrates the best the valley has to offer
Story by Caroline Holmes, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025
Future performances of First Fridays at the Pablo will be at 7:30 p.m. every first Friday of the month.
Arts & Life
First Fridays at the Pablo: A celebration of music and memory
In February’s First Fridays recital, faculty members gathered to connect with the community
Story by Elva Crist, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025
“I don’t know when the first time we showed ‘Rocky Horror’ was, but it’s been decades,” Martin said. “I love so many parts and I’ve seen it so many times.”
Arts & Life
Campus Film Series presents ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’
UWEC’s annual showing of the cult classic included props, scripts and snacks
Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor • February 12, 2025
The Foster Gallery shows art from eight different artists depicting or interpreting disabilities and is open everyday until March 5.
Arts & Life
‘Beyond the Gaze – Representing Disability in Contemporary’
A student-curated exhibit representing disabilities at the Foster Gallery
Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer • February 12, 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
Sports
Blugold wrestling defeats UW-Platteville Pioneers in first Sonnentag dual
Blugolds score 49-3 in final home dual of wrestling season
Story by Maddie Kasper, Multimedia Editor • February 12, 2025
Are laws about alcohol in the United States too Puritan? (Photo courtesy of Unsplash under Creative Commons license).
Opinion
The drinking age in America should be lowered
Drinking laws infantilize young adults and prevent social opportunities
Story by Ruby Sonnek, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
This is just a look into the never-ending maelstrom that is my brain. (Photo from 20th Century Fox)
Opinion
I was diagnosed with autism at 24 and don’t really know how to feel
Turns out the guy who can name all 1025 Pokémon isn’t neurotypical
Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor • February 11, 2025
“I think this change will give new experiences to students in the honors college … research and study abroad experiences that are funded in part from the Cosby donation,” Carney said. “My and Dr. Fielding’s hope is that more students will graduate with university honors.”
News
UWEC officially establishes Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College
Former University Honors Program will now become an honors college, named after alumnus donor Mark Cosby
Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor • February 11, 2025
The office of state superintendent and the Department of Public Instruction’s offices are housed in the Tommy G. Thompson Center in downtown Madison, WI.
News
Three names headline the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent
Incumbent Jill Underly, consultant Brittany Kinser and superintendent Jeff Wright compete in the 2025 Spring Primary
Story by Willow Pawlisch, Social Media Manager • February 11, 2025
Fourth-year UW-Eau Claire student Aidan Buck (left) played several classic and original compositions on trumpet, with third-year Fletcher Myhre (right) on drums and second-year Rolan Fay (center) on bass. The trio played for about two hours, with a break in between sets.
Multimedia
Jazz trio kicks off the semester with live performance
Three UWEC jazz students perform together for a crowd of spectators at The Cabin
Story by Ambrosia Wojahn, Copy Editor • February 11, 2025
Book Club: Applause for Marjan Kamali’s newest novel
Opinion
Book Club: Applause for Marjan Kamali’s newest novel
‘The Lion Women of Tehran’ depicts friendship amidst political turbulence
Story by Maggie O’Brien, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025
Carpenter shared a post with the new album cover and tracklist on her Instagram. (Photo from Hollywood Records)
Arts & Life
Spectator Sing Along Power Hour: ‘Short n’ Sweet Deluxe’ announcement
Sabrina Carpenter has me on the edge of my seat
Story by Taylor Boggess, Opinion Editor • February 11, 2025
All 15 Ultimate students and Headmaster Monokuma. (Photo from Spike Chunsoft)
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: Danganronpa: Trigger-Happy Havoc
Step aside Squid Game, the real best death game has arrived
Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor • February 11, 2025
In the key of E
Opinion
In the key of E
Getting back in the swing of things
Story by Elyse Braun, News Editor • February 11, 2025
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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.