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Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Mykola Haleta held a presentation last week about zine culture on the fifth floor of the McIntyre Library. Titled “Basic Vision Archive,” the presentation aimed ...
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 ...
In an era where news cycles are dominated by political grandstanding and sensationalist narratives, the importance of covering underappreciated, undercovered or marginalized groups has never been more ...
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, ...
In 2011, Showtime released its own version of the UK series, “Shameless.” But despite our love for the US version, we cannot deny the downfall of the show. How it goes from its peak early seasons to ...
When I first joined The Spectator, I was very new to the world of journalism and had never heard of the concept of having a “beat.” But after a few weeks of writing anything from sports to opinions, I ...
One of Eau Claire’s premier music vendors, Revival Records, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. Opened in 2009, the downtown record store is home to a wide selection of physical media, ...
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 ...
Hello everyone. Welcome or welcome back to “In the key of E.” I’m sad to report that this is my second-to-last edition of this column. Ever. But let’s save the sappiness for next week and just get ...
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, ...
“Capitalist Realism” by Mark Fisher was one of the first books I read this year, and I finished it almost the day I bought it. It is a short but powerful critique of capitalism in the form we see it ...