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 [...]

By Bailee Swenson Born and raised in the state of Utah with a determination and a passion for theater, Amanda Profaizer has accomplished more in her youth than many accomplish in a lifetime. Profaizer earned her MBA in Costume Design from Utah State and served as their costume shop manager for 10 years before accepting [...]

    By Ryan Laughlin A robust man with thin-framed glasses meets with a student. The sound of camaraderie reverberates off the strange and humorous mementos that clutter his corner office. The distinguishable laughter is followed by witty banter and it is evident that the man behind the thin-framed glasses is in his element. “I [...]

By Sara Twitchell   He runs from the classroom to his office, without breaking a sweat. This man does not hold any marathon records, but sure knows how to multitask. David Brock grew up in Berthoud, Colo., a town of 2,000 about 50 miles north of Denver on the Front Range. His love of art [...]

By Kelsey Karnopp She tucks a piece of her shoulder length, golden brown hair behind her ear as she looks up at the wall clock directly ahead of her. 6:59 p.m. After a few taps of her pencil on the overflowing binder in her lap, she hops off the table and enthusiastically addresses the crowd [...]

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 Josh Becker In the wake of school shootings like Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech and Lone Star, campus security has become a fundamental concern for schools throughout the United States. According to Stoptheshootings.org, there have been 13 school shootings in the U.S. since 2012 alone. Recently, 14 students were stabbed at a Texas Lone Star [...]

By Chi Ab Vang Each semester, a new group of students and professors from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire travel down south for a civil rights pilgrimage. And, with each semester that passes a new adventure begins for every individual who joins the trip. The listener Demetrius Evans watched as students stored their [...]

By Michael Even [Audio clip: view full post to listen] University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire multi-sport athlete Thurgood Dennis became the Blugolds’ first ever track national champion last month. Dennis sat down with Michael Even to discuss his victory in the 60-meter dash, as well as the win he and his teammates picked up in the 4X400-meter relay. Dennis led [...]

By Jackson Schmidtke Since 2000 Lisa Stone has been a Bulldog, Badger, and Billiken, but she insists that she will always be a Blugold. The coach who guided the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire womens basketball team to 159 wins, two Final Four appearances and one national championship game left the program in 2000, but has [...]