It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the critically-acclaimed anime and manga series “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (JJBA).” I’ve written two articles about it for this very paper, I recently started ...

Yukio Mishima is one of the most famous novelists of Japan and one of the most fascinating figures of the 20th century. A controversial and powerful figure, he was not only an author but a poet, ...

When Larry Mboga arrived in the United States from rural Kenya to go to college in Minneapolis, he never imagined the impact he would end up having on a city 90 minutes away called Eau Claire, ...

Local grunge band ValleyKiL was formed in Eau Claire in summer 2024 and is fronted by vocalist/guitarist Emm K with Seany Cope on lead guitar, Kman on bass and Ryan Pleski on drums. ValleyKiL’s ...

“Twitches Too,” released in 2007 by Disney Channel, is a wild adventure. Starring Tia and Tamera Mowry, this film combines a high school slice-of-life movie with an intensely dramatic and medieval ...

Thrifting has become a lifestyle for young shoppers in Eau Claire, but is it about sustainability or just another way to buy more? Across the city of Eau Claire, secondhand stores are seeing more ...

Have you found yourself intrigued by the recent matcha frenzy? Are you looking to swap out your morning coffee for something that will leave you feeling a bit more calm? Do you want to learn how to ...

As warmer weather approaches, the Chippewa River becomes a hot spot for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy the outdoors. However, with increased activity comes greater risks of accidents. Visit ...

Three weeks ago, I wrote an article about some alleged Pokémon leaks on forum website 4chan. In it, I said I wanted the Nintendo Switch to have another “Let’s Go!” title. I discussed my disappointment ...

The university welcomed alumnus Curt Krizan as the new president of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. He took over the position three weeks ago following the retirement of former president Kimera Way. The ...

In the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual point-in-time report for 2023, there were 653,104 homeless Americans. That is a 12.1% increase from the 2022 report and the highest number ...

Staff WriterElva Crist is a second-year English linguistics student and this is her first semester on the Spectator. She loves reading, needle-felting and playing the violin, and she would always ...