Homecoming prompts increased police presence

Students notice heightened security, Friday night was relatively calm for officer

By McLean Bennett

"You're coming on a very busy evening," officer Matt Stone said Friday as he led the way from the Eau Claire Police Department headquarters to his waiting squad car. Two hours later, he was handing out underage drinking citations near Water Street during one of the department's busiest nights of the year - Homecoming.

Bailout caused by risky loans, investments

By David Taintor

Professors say issue is complicated, will continue to affect country going into future.

Dining introduces Trayless Tuesday

By Breann Schossow

Initiative aimed to lower water usage around campus dining areas.

Issue of depression addressed on campus

Online survey now available to increase awareness, acceptance, help students

By Emily Diehl

One of every five people struggle with depression in any given year, said Terry Rogalla, a counselor at UW-Eau Claire. This year Counseling Services offers a new online self-assessment for students who think they may have depression. Senior Jordan Benedict has been battling clinical depression and said he encourages students to take the test.

Drinking numbers decrease, according to survey

Statistics show Eau Claire students are making better decisions, drinking less, studying more

By Débora Biasutti

Many students across the country assume that alcohol is part of the college experience and is a necessary ingredient for social success in the college environment. However, Blugolds are making better choices regarding to alcohol use and making more responsible decisions.