Taxpayer amendment stops at Senate

Many area legislators pleased with final vote

By Nathaniel Shuda

A joint resolution that would have created a statewide Taxpayer Protection Amendment failed in the state Senate Thursday by a vote of 11-21, an act area legislators consider a victory for the UW System. Rep. Rob Kreibich, R-Eau Claire, said he wasn't surprised by the Senate's vote, but said he was surprised by the lack of support by his fellow Republicans in the Assembly.

Teeter-tottering for tots

Alpha Xi Delta raises $200 for the children of Longfellow

By Matthew Werlein

The Campus Mall resembled a playground during recess last week when students took to amusing themselves on a giant teeter-totter. The women of Alpha Xi Delta hosted a 24-hour Teeter-Totter-A-Thon for the children of Longfellow Elementary School, 512 Balcom St.

Students, faculty give their perspectives on Iraq war

Personal experiences, thoughts on issue shared

By Jennifer Hietpas

With media coverage reporting on the War in Iraq, students and professors, some of whom have served in the war, give a first-hand glimpse into what everyday life is like in Iraq. In spite of reports of growth in Iraq, there is still much work to be done, said Ali Abootalebi, Middle East and international politics professor.

Students to vote on UC Wednesday

By Spectator Staff

Student Senate will hold a special election Wednesday for students to re-evaluate UW-Eau Claire's membership to the United Council of UW Students. The referendum question asks students whether they wish to continue being a part of United Council. United Council is a state-wide lobbying organization designed to represent the interests of UW students at the legislative level.

Exploring the outer limits of the universe

Astronomy Day in its third year on the Eau Claire campus, gives public a glimpse of outer space

By Kastenson, Dana

In a galaxy far, far away, planets, stars and other astronomical bodies came down to planet Earth Saturday for Astronomy Day at Phillips Science hall. Director of the L.E. Phillips Planetarium and associate professor of physics and astronomy Lauren Likkel said this has been the third year UW-Eau Claire has hosted the event.

Survey shows skills, attributes employers look for in college graduates

Students' majors rank as the qualification with the most weight

By Theresa Schneider

In a survey released this month by CollegeGrad.com, employers ranked the criteria they find most important in a college graduate. The survey found that a student's major, and how it applies to the field he or she may be hired into, is the most important factor an employer considers.