'Pitch'-er perfect

The Women's Concert Chorale, conducted by Alan J. Rieck, perform 'Lifegiver' during Sunday afternoon's performance of the 16th Annual Celebration of Choral Music in Haas Fine Arts Center.

Smoking ban ordinance introduced

Regulation protects public health, safety, takes effect July 1

By Jacob McCormick

On Tuesday night, the Eau Claire City Council officially introduced an ordinance to prohibit smoking in work and public places as well as certain outdoor areas around Eau Claire.

Residents protest jail

Eau Claire county proposed an expansion of the court house in the downtown area

By Emily Hartwig

A growing number of Eau Claire students and residents are speaking out against the county's plan to expand the existing courthouse, 721 Oxford Ave., and build a new jail along the river.

Ice arena receives donations

UW-Eau Claire foundation helps Hobbs renovation project

By Nicole Strittmater

University students and the UW-Eau Claire Foundation committed a sizeable chunk of change recently towards the Hobbs Ice Arena expansion and renovation project.

Relevance of pornography discussed

Speaker offers feminist view on industry, presentation of sex

By Renee Rosenow

Robert Jensen, associate professor in the school of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, spoke at Davies Theatre Tuesday night in a presentation called, "The Paradox of Pornography: Sex, Intimacy and Communication."

Electronic voting for general election

Student's favor convenient idea, Senate responds

By Nicole Strittmater

Student Senate voted Monday night to rid itself of paper trails and hold electronic voting for the April general election.

Islamic scholar speaks to large audience

Speaker presents on the Qur'an, gives students better understanding of Islamic traditions

By Breann Schossow

Islamic scholar Ingrid Mattson gave her presentation "The Story of the Qur'an: Its Relevance and Impact on Society" for the Forum Series on Monday evening.

Students enter for chance to have their own business

Winner will have company located in Downtown Eau Claire and win a $5,000 prize

By Emily Hartwig

Eau Claire citizens and students alike have the opportunity to win $5,000 for an innovative business idea they plan to execute, thanks to a local non-profit organization that awards start-up money to Eau Claire entrepreneurs every year.