The Spectator (Eau Claire, WI)

The Spectator serves as the student-run newspaper for the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Launched in 1923 as a weekly tabloid, it has since developed into a semiweekly broadsheet and has earned the prestigious Pacemaker Award.

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PHOTOS: Fourth live show at Leona’s Pizzeria features an all-Wisconsin lineup

2 months ago | spectatornews.com | Maggie O'Brien

Max Niemann of Max & The Fellow Travelers cracks a smile while strumming the electric guitar on the first night of the Mid(Western) tour. Keep in touch with @liveatleonas on Instagram for upcoming shows and other announcements. O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]. Story continues below advertisement
SHIFT spotlights L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Mar 17, 2025 | spectatornews.com | Maggie O'Brien

Alisha Green, Youth Services coordinator at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, staffed the Library on the Loose event. “It is a fun way to provide library services and connect with our regular and potentially new library customers,” Green said. O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]. Story continues below advertisement
Black Student Union hosts 6th annual African Dinner

Mar 4, 2025 | spectatornews.com | Maggie O'Brien

Jay Duell, vice president of the Black Student Union, prepares food for African Dinner attendees. In addition to the food made by Black Student Union members, Nigerian Kitchen and Big Papa’s BBQ served food at the African Dinner. O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]. Story continues below advertisement
Examining the Milwaukee Brewers 2025 ZiPS projected record

Feb 27, 2025 | spectatornews.com | Eli Benes |Dan Szymborski

A look at past ZiPS Brewers record projections and an outlook on the uncertainty of the infield The Milwaukee Brewers are coming of of yet another successful regular season in 2024, finishing with a 93-69 record, putting them at top of the NL Central for the third time in four years. However, Milwaukee wasn’t able to capitalize on the NL Central crown, falling in the Wild Card series in three games to the New York Mets.
UWEC Men’s Hockey defeat pair of WIAC teams

Dec 12, 2024 | spectatornews.com | Eli Benes

Coming off of a series where the UW-Eau Claire men’s hockey team got swept by #2 ranked St. Norbert College, the Blugolds had two WIAC battles against Northland College and UW-River Falls on Dec 6-7. After losing 2-1 against St. Norbert in tight fashion in the second game of the series, the Blugolds got off to a quick start against Northland College Friday night. First-year forward Nolan Grier got on the board for the Blugolds at the 6:51 stamp with a powerplay score.
UWEC men’s basketball takes split at Market & Johnson Blugold Tip-Off Tournament

Nov 12, 2024 | spectatornews.com | Eli Benes

The UW-Eau Claire men’s basketball program entered the 2024-25 season with a new look and arena to play in. On April 4, Zach Malvik was named the 11th head coach in program history. At Winona State from 2003-2007, Malvik was a DII National Champion in 2006 and an All-American in 2007. After having assistant coaching roles at Saint Mary’s University and Winona State, Malvik became an assistant coach at UW-Green Bay in 2023.
UWEC cross country program finishes third in WIAC Championships

Nov 11, 2024 | spectatornews.com | Eli Benes

The UW-Eau Claire cross country team raced in the WIAC Championships in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov 2. Both the men’s and women’s teams turned in third-place performances. The women’s team was led by third-year Keeley Behr who placed sixth with a time of 21:41.3 in the 6k. On the men’s side, fourth-year Mason Shea earned WIAC first team honors for his performance. He came in at seventh place with a season best time of 24:13.8 in the 8k.
UWEC football falls in I-94 rivalry against UW-Stout on road

Oct 31, 2024 | spectatornews.com | Eli Benes

UW-Eau Claire football traveled on the road to play rival UW-Stout in the war on I-94, Saturday, Oct 26. The Blugolds looked to end their 8-game losing streak in matchups against Stout. After Stout won the toss and deferred, meaning they elected to receive the ball at the start of the second half, the Blugolds got off to a quick start, scoring on their first possession. The drive was propelled by three first downs and a six-yard touchdown pass by Harry Roubidoux to wide receiver Yaach Chuol.
UWEC men’s soccer defeat UW-Stevens Point at home for Senior and Parents Night

Oct 30, 2024 | spectatornews.com | Eli Benes

UW-Eau Claire men’s soccer headed into a matchup against conference opponent UW-Stevens Point on Oct 26. coming off of a 7-1 victory over UW-Stout a week prior. That momentum translated into a 13-goal program record for the Blugolds Saturday night as they shut out the Pointers at home 13-0. The Blugolds got on the board in the seventh minute off a goal by second-year forward Noah Malcook. It was his third on for the season and second in two games.
Nostalgialistic

Oct 24, 2024 | spectatornews.com | Maggie O'Brien

When I reminisce on my childhood, quite a few of the glowing memories I recall are related to the shows and media I consumed as a child. With charming illustrations and exciting narratives, it’s no surprise that certain endearing cartoons and characters reside in my mind like souvenirs.