Technology a necessity

Internet accessible to anyone on campus who needs it

By Nick Gourdoux

The Internet is the way of the future. To completely drop online coursework, as suggested in a column in last week's issue of The Spectator, would be a huge step backward for the university.

University should keep students in mind when making improvements

Quality of education should not be sacrificed to meet deadline

By Monica Baltich

The Blugold Commitment, as the school Web site defines it, is "a proposed initiative that would enable UW-Eau Claire to enhance quality through expanding value-added experiences for all students while also improving four-year graduation rates." Now that's all well and good, and who wouldn't be supportive of a school trying to better itself? But I think the main concern for me as a student is that the university doesn't lose sight of the students in trying to improve the experience.

Nothing can stand in the way of millions calling for change

Columnist recalls experience working for Obama campaign

By Kallie Schell

One-hundred six days. That is the approximate amount of time that I spent pouring my heart and soul into the Barack Obama Campaign For Change. Prior to that I had been the typical skeptic about American politics and the strength of our country. This campaign changed everything.

City of Eau Claire could spend money more wisely

Security cameras infringe on funds, not on privacy

Between stores, restaurants and places of work, people are on camera more than they might be aware of. So the city's decision to set aside $60,000 in the 2010 budget for the implementation of security cameras in public places does not infringe on the privacy of citizens.

Citizens have lost privacy

Eavesdropping, rights violations rampant in Colombia

By Camila Pinzon Mendoza

After 37 years, the 1972 Watergate scandal under Richard Nixon's presidency has revived in Colombia under President Alvaro Uribe Velez. Since 2004, the Department of Administrative Security of Colombia (DAS) - which answers directly to the office of the president - has been illegally eavesdropping on anyone who has a different or critical opinion of the government. This includes journalists, Supreme Court justices and opposition law makers.

City should fund DECI operations

We feel that DECI's contribution to the community far outweighs its cost to the city.

A spot on the map

Eau Claire scene gains notoriety, needs venues

By Eric Larson

When people think of attending concerts in Wisconsin, Eau Claire is generally not on the top of the "go-to" list.

College offers more than just academics

By Rob Hanson

Call it a slow news week or a bleak attempt to entertain and rescue this section from infinitely depressing topics, but I have compiled a list of the six most valuable and completely random lessons I reckon college has to offer. Enjoy.