Teeter-totter marathon aims to help kids

Sorority holds 24-hour event to raise money for new technology at Eau Claire elementary school

By Tara Bannow

Despite teeter-tottering for 24 hours straight, some UW-Eau Claire students said they weren't fazed. "It's actually really fun," said junior Heather Mawhiney, a member of Alpha Xi Delta. "We talk to people who walk by. It's a gorgeous day out, so it's kind of nice.

Truck driver in Chi-Hi bus crash walks free

More than 18 months after the bus crash that killed five people, including a UW-Eau Claire student, the semi-truck driver involved in the crash has been cleared of all charges. In less than four hours of deliberations, a jury found Michael J. Kozlowski, 24, of Schereville, Ind.

Editors speak at Devroy Forum

Washington Post duo speaks on reporting government secrets

By Jessica Branen

It is the media's job to search out the truth of what the government is doing and to hold them accountable for their actions, Washington Post Associate Editor Robert Kaiser said. It "shows what the government is doing in your name," he said to an audience of more than 400 people in Zorn Arena Thursday night.

Proposed bill could lower cable costs

New legislation would encourage competition, eliminate monopolies

By Janie Boschma

If the proposed Cable Choice Bill passes the state Legislature, Eau Claire residents and other Wisconsinites could enjoy lower cable television bills. The goal of the Cable Choice Bill is to dissolve the monopoly on cable television, said state Rep. Terry Moulton, R-Town of Seymour.

Senior wins fellowship

Science major recieves award to pursue doctorate degree at UW-Madison

Just two months after joining USA Today's All-USA College Academic First Team, one UW-Eau Claire nontraditional senior is making headlines again. Lori Scardino, a chemistry and biology major, is one of 100 students nationwide to receive a fellowship from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, headquartered in Baton Rouge, La.

Banquet honors students' academic achievements

Speaker, quartet provide entertainment for students and family members in Davies Center

By Cassandra Golburg

Families of honors students waited in long lines to get into the Tamarack Room in Davies Center Saturday, as their sons and daughters received accolades for their achievements. UW-Eau Claire hosted its 35th annual Honors Banquet Saturday, as part of Honors Week.

Students run, walk, blade for fun and to benefit Special Olympics

American Marketing Association raises $4000 at annual race Saturday

By Erin Nigon

No one needs a legitimate reason to go outside and enjoy beautiful weather, but for the participants of the American Marketing Association Fun Run, which was held Saturday at Carson Park, there were plenty more reasons to be outside. Senior Kimberly Olsen, president of AMA at UW-Eau Claire and one of the event organizers, said she thinks one of those reasons is the reputation the event has.

Campus Calendar

Today • 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 50th Annual Juried Student Art Show. Exhibiting the artwork of UW-Eau Claire students as selected by a nationally known artist. Foster Gallery, Haas Fine Arts Center. • 11 a.m. to 9:30 pm. English Festival Events. The English Festival is a week-long campus wide language arts conference comprised of student and faculty presentations on all topics surrounding cultural studies, linguistics, theory and literature.