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
Norah Kutnick, #1 holding up her bat in preparation for her net at bat. (Picture used with permission from UWEC Sports Information)
Top Stories
Blugold softball sweep UW-Stout at home
The Blugolds won both games of doubleheader with a score of 9-6 and 10-9
Story by Isabella Gerlach, Staff Writer • May 7, 2026
The chairs set up for Haala and Weichelt as well as chairs for audience members.
Top Stories
Book talk with Cory Haala featuring Ryan Weichelt at Dotters Books
Haala talks about his newly published book “When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992”
Story by Isabella Gerlach, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026
The Drummond House has been approved for demolition, expected to happen in the summer of 2026, following a lightning strike in September, 2025.
Historic Drummond House approved for demolition
Story by Jayson Coleman, Staff Writer • April 29, 2026
Pitcher Sebastian De La Toba is currently seventh in the WIAC in ERA at 3.07 for qualified pitchers. (Photo used with permission from Chico La Barbera)
UWEC baseball splits season series with UW-Platteville
Story by Eli Benes, Sports Editor • April 29, 2026
The UW- Eau Claire REGSS official logo for the department.
The REGSS department is searching for opportunities to grow
Story by Hattie Goethals, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026
Chancellor Edwin Martini poses after his appointment was announced.
Edwin Martini named new UWEC chancellor
Story by Jhett Sherry, Chief Copy Editor • April 23, 2026
Drug take-back day occurred on Saturday, April 25. (Photo from Unsplash)
News
Eau Claire Health Department holds drug take-back day
Drug take-back day reminds community members to check expiration dates on prescription medication
Story by Cassi Garrison, Copy Editor • April 29, 2026
Student Senate holds final meeting of 69th session
News
Student Senate holds final meeting of 69th session
Teary goodbyes, beginning of 70th session
Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer • April 29, 2026
Recent Stories
“We'll get people in here, and they'll see not only what Happy Hookers does but what the senior center does, too,” Cindy Westphal said. “There's a lot of things to do here.”
Arts & Life
L.E. Phillips Senior Center holds Annual Thrift and Crafts Sale
All proceeds, donations go right back into senior center
Story by Isabella Matczak, Managing Editor • May 14, 2026
Blugold athlete competes against UW-Oshkosh on Tuesday. (Photo used with permission from Blugold Athletics)
Sports
Women’s Tennis finish their season
A look back at the team’s final three matches
Story by Liz Curtin, Staff Writer • May 11, 2026
Swiss Toboggan, an extremely rare Chance Rides Toboggan, is one of Little Amerricka’s many utterly strange attractions, and terrible in the best possible way.
Opinion
Little Amerricka deserves bigger recognition
Wisconsin’s ultimate hidden gem — if one can handle extreme absurdity
Story by Jayson Coleman, Staff Writer • May 9, 2026
Pokémon FireRed’s name selection screen, where I repeatedly started new games as a child. (Image owned by Nintendo)
Opinion
Nostalgialistic: What’s in a name
On the torment that is legal process, and becoming someone else
Story by Ada Zien, Staff Writer • May 9, 2026
A few releases I’m excited for. (Graphic by Ada Zien)
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: Games I’m looking forward to
Upcoming releases I think you should keep an eye on
Story by Ada Zien, Staff Writer • May 7, 2026
Mr. Magorium and Molly Mahoney standing in the ever-magical Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (Photo from 20th Century Fox)
Cinephiles
Cinephiles: The kids’ movie that will change your life
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium — the best movie ever
Story by Kai Hirata, Managing Editor • May 6, 2026
A foam container with 15 wings and a boat of fries on the floor.
Arts & Life
EC Eats: Yes, Wingstop is that good
A chicken place that stands out in a city full of chicken
Story by Ada Zien, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026
After years of no new music and impatient waiting on my end, Harry Styles and Olivia Rodrigo both announced new projects within months of each other.
Arts & Life
Spec Sing: Harry and Olivia are back – I’m a happy man
The pop music sphere has been saved… hopefully
Story by Jayson Coleman, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026
Police Blotter
News
Police Blotter
A fall, McIntyre Library after hours and Water Street speeding
Story by Kai Hirata, Managing Editor • April 29, 2026
The first heat of the men’s 4x400 relay featured four runners in a tight race.
Sports
Blugolds host Dick & Mary Johnson Invitational, compete in Drake Relays
Blugolds had strong performances across both meets
Story by Isabella Gerlach, Staff Writer • April 28, 2026
Claire Beck, No. 30 on the mound, pitches during a game. (Picture used with permission from Deshun Sturdivant, UWEC Sports Information)
Sports
Blugold softball splits doubleheader with UW-La Crosse
Blugolds won game one 8-7, lost game two 6-5
Story by Isabella Gerlach, Staff Writer • April 28, 2026
The logo for Atom Universe featured over one of the game’s social hubs. (Photo from Atom Universe)
Opinion
Quarter Muncher: The strange world of “dead” free-to-play games
A boredom-fueled dive into free-to-play games led me back to Atom Universe and its surprisingly active community
Story by Preston Whitford, Staff Writer • April 28, 2026
The covers of “Little Miss Sunshine,” “The Boy and the Heron” and “Call Me By Your Name” as they appear in my Letterboxd top four. (Photo from Letterboxd)
Opinion
Cinephiles: The beauty of a good song
Songs from movies that spiritually changed me
Story by Kai Hirata, Managing Editor • April 28, 2026
Community rummage and bake sale supports Dunn County Humane Society
Arts & Life
Community rummage and bake sale supports Dunn County Humane Society
Shopping for a good cause
Story by Autumn Lemke, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026
Downtown Eau Claire welcomes music lovers to over 20 venues for a weekend dedicated to Jazz music.
Arts & Life
Live music fills downtown Eau Claire during the 59th annual Jazz Fest
Bands from all over the Midwest join Eau Claire to celebrate the joy of jazz music
Story by Hattie Goethals, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026
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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.