A new term, drunkorexia, has begun its use among professionals studying the effects of binge drinking. Drunkorexia, experts said, is the heavy consumption of alcohol without proper diet. People save half of the calories they allow themselves for drinking instead of eating the daily required amount. This can cause many health problems. Researchers said it [...]

Inside Eau Claire spotlighted two local veterans and presented their stories in recognition of Memorial Day. Interviewed here is Jennifer Fadness, an Eau Claire resident who served during the Gulf War. Andy Hildebrand also interviewed Harold Freid, a World War II veteran of the Marines. By Emily Gresbrink Emily Gresbrink: What made you decide to enlist? [...]

By Devan Schuneman [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Eau Claire’s Oakwood Mall has a new restaurant that is staying local with their food. The Wrap Factory has been open since March and owner and General Manager Jason Boehm said he has been getting positive feedback about their efforts. Boehm said he likes to [...]

Support group fosters camaraderie among “parkies” By Nick Gourdoux Walking can be difficult for Tom Simonsen. The stiffness of his legs limits his stride. He can’t lift his feet high off the ground; and, on bad days, he shuffles across the floor. Today, he’s in a rush. His pace is hurried. As he walks, his body tilts [...]

  By Haley Zblewski When Leos and Theresa Frank applied for their federal brewing license in September 2010, they were just hoping to have a chance to make beer and allow others to try it. They began brewing and selling beer through their company, Lazy Monk Brewing, which specializes in Bohemian and German beers, by [...]

By Shelly Adamczyk Princess Diana once said, “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” A new trend, which follows the same idea, is spreading throughout the United Sates. Customers fulfilling their caffeine fix have been seen [...]

  By Andy Hildebrand Maggie Armstrong peered through her black thick-framed glasses as her fingers quickly sorted through the large box of records she was trying to stock. She began working at downtown Eau Claire’s Revival Records a little less than three years ago and is convinced that small record stores like Revival still have [...]

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] By Sten Ivan Presentations, a luncheon, paintings and a volleyball tournament were among many events that were held during the month of April at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. These events were held as a part of Hmong Heritage Month, an initiative to promote an appreciation for and education [...]

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] By Michelle Enger In an effort to bring awareness to genocide and mass atrocities in the world today, UW-Eau Claire professor Donald Mowry and five of his students participated in the “One Million Bones” project. The group held two bone making events on the UW-Eau Claire campus where [...]

By Devon Lehr and Emily Gresbrink Eau Claire is no stranger to celebrating diversity. With prominent events during Black History Month, Hmong Culture Month, and Native American celebrations, one community remains silent. The Arab American community lives a quiet existence in the community,  operating businesses and religious centers out of the public eye. With Arab [...]