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? [...]

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 [...]

  Inside Eau Claire spotlighted two local veterans and presented their stories in recognition of Memorial Day. This story is about Harold Freid, a Marine during World War II. Emily Gresbrink also interviewed Jennifer Fadness, a Navy veteran of the Gulf War. By Andy Hildebrand Harold Freid sat at the kitchen table in his Eau Claire home. The [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

By Jake Ellinghuysen University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is having a whole week dedicated to earth day. It is no surprise the name of the week-long event is “Earth Week.” One of the events that is helping send the message of Earth day and what it stands for is a fashion show consisting of only [...]

By Fabian A. Araneda Baltierra At least for a weekend, Eau Claire recently became Wisconsin’s jazz capital. From April 5 to 7, the city hosted the 46th Annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival, gathering a wide spectrum of musicians and performers. There was live music, instrument clinics and jazz master classes. Events were held at the [...]