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Issue #146 February 25, 2010
FLASH FICTION: Chronic Puppy Lust
(official selection of the 6th annual Volume One Fiction Contest)
One morning after hitting snooze on the biological clock I realize I’m suffering from Chronic Puppy Lust at the age of nineteen and a half.
words by Jamie Utphall
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Issue #146 February 25, 2010
Dancing the Scandinavian Way
ethnic dance sessions focus on waltz, polka, and ... shoddish
Come learn to spin and double-foot slap your way back to your Swedish roots or plant the seeds for some serious foot stomping.
words by Heidi Kraemer
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Issue #146 February 25, 2010
Seeing the Sign (Language)
twice monthly gathering promotes talking with your hands
“Come when you can; leave when you must.” This is the motto of the American Sign Language group.
words by Bailey Berg
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Issue #146 February 25, 2010
Note from the Editor | February 25, 2010
words by Nick Meyer
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Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Buddhism in the Valley
contemplating the local meditation scene
Breathe in (whoo), breathe out (whee) … clear your mind of all …Crap, I hope I remembered to turn my cell phone off.
words by Amanda Schaefer
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Issue #142 December 24, 2009
Note from the Editor | December 24, 2009
words by Nick Meyer
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Issue #141 December 10, 2009
Former Local's Finance Becomes the Object of Worldwide Jealousy
Former Eau Clairian Justin Johnson proposed to his girlfriend through a complicated rigging of the social media/blogging platform Tumblr and a sweet video.
words by Mike Paulus
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Issue #141 December 10, 2009
Both UW-Stout and UWEC Get into Video
StoutMedia combines humor and stunning graphics with news students care about for its new web news show, titled Stout Nation.
words by Gillian Ekern
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Issue #141 December 10, 2009
Note from the Editor | December 10, 2009
words by Nick Meyer
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Issue #140 November 26, 2009
The Super at Acoustic
Heilmann invites you to coffee
Have you ever had a question to ask your school board but weren’t able to attend an official meeting?
words by Emily Kuhn
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Issue #140 November 26, 2009
Note from the Editor | November 26, 2009
words by Nick Meyer
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Issue #139 November 12, 2009
Note from the Editor | November 12, 2009
words by Nick Meyer
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Issue #137 October 15, 2009
An Urge for Change
speaker to discuss hope in the hardest of places
Mason has served as an advocate for woman and children suffering as a result of abuse, neglect, poverty, and crisis for nearly 20 years.
words by Bailey Berg
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Issue #135 September 17, 2009
Note from the Editor | September 17, 2009
words by Nick Meyer
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Issue #134 September 3, 2009
Note from the Editor | September 3, 2009
words by Nick Meyer
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Issue #134 September 3, 2009
Dancing with the (Local) Stars
local celebs dance. what else do you need to know?
The Eau Claire Children’s Theater and TV-18 are putting their own local stamp on the much loved format of non-professional dancers getting up and letting loose
words by Ian Jacoby
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Issue #132 August 6, 2009
Summerfest + Chalkfest + Rockin' the Corners
Downtown Eau Claire’s Summerfest 2009 adds local rock bands to the festival agenda
On paper, this year’s Summerfest celebration looks to be the strongest in the annual event’s history. A bold statement? You decide.
words by Trevor Kupfer
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Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Dressing Up the Arts
Eau Claire Regional Arts Center stages annual fundraiser
The annual Jubilee 2009 will reconvene once more at the exquisite Florian Gardens.
words by Nicole Humphrey
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Issue #126 May 14, 2009
It Could Be Greased Lightnin'!
private collector puts seven golden-era cars on display
Have you ever actually had to wipe drool from your mouth after admiring the curves or fins of old cars?
words by Briana Krantz
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Issue #126 May 14, 2009
Watching Monsters
model builder scores major YouTube viewership
At what age should one put aside childish things? For local model builder Rob Mattison, the answer sure as hell isn’t 46 years old.
words by Andrew Patrie
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Issue #124 April 16, 2009
NoBrandCon
annual animé convention continues to grow in popularity
NoBrandCon is the Chippewa Valley’s own haven for costume-wearing animé lovers.
words by Ian Jacoby
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Issue #124 April 16, 2009
Green Day
Owen Park event features earthy fun for everyone
Celebrate, Inform, and Promote: goals of the Eau Claire Community Earth Day Celebration.
words by Emily Thierfelder
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Issue #122 March 19, 2009
Zebras and Ulcers
stress expert Dr. Robert M. Sapolsky to speak
Stressed out? Neurobiologist and stress expert Dr. Robert M. Sapolsky is here to help.
words by Nicole Humphrey
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Issue #121 March 5, 2009
Return to Little Rock
Civil Rights activist to speak at UW-Eau Claire
Minniejean Brown-Trickey, one of the famous Little Rock Nine, will present her story Mar. 10.
words by Robin Kinderman
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Issue #120 February 19, 2009
The Largest Garage Sale in EC
annual event provides sanctuary for us desperate thrifters
Any other locals sharing my affinity for rummaging know about ...
words by Trevor Kupfer
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Issue #119 February 5, 2009
Konquer the Kage 24:
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
hard-hitting humans battle on Valentine’s Day
hard-hitting romance: passionate humans to battle on Valentine’s Day
words by Marcus Downs
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Issue #118 January 22, 2009
Six Join Hank in Hall of Fame
famed umpire to speak at local baseball induction
words by Brent Widmark
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Issue #117 January 8, 2009
Let’s Have a Ball, Y’all!
bipartisan inaugural ball hopes to inspire change
People of all ages, backgrounds, and political viewpoints must attend.
words by Lisa de Felice
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Issue #116 December 18, 2008
A Hero in Black and White
December marks the 90th anniversary of the Eau Claire flu pandemic that killed 58
Ninety years ago this month, a local nun helped battle a virus that shut down Eau Claire.
words by David Mortimer
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Issue #116 December 18, 2008
By the Numbers | John Menard Jr.
a numerical breakdown of Wisconsin’s richest man
$7.3 billion – Menard's net worth according to Portfolio and Forbes 400.
words by Trevor Kupfer
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Issue #115 December 4, 2008
Some Trivial Pursuits
area taverns develop interactive trivia nights
“I make it more of an event, as opposed to something you might just do while waiting for food.”
words by Aryn Widule
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Issue #115 December 4, 2008
Author, Teacher, Hit Man
forum features multi-talented John Perkins
An all-encompassing, man-of-the-world will present Geopolitics, the Future and You.
words by Caitlin Heidbrink
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Issue #114 November 20, 2008
2008 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
winning photos from Volume One’s 4th annual photo contest
This season’s entries showed there is no shortage of visual inspiration in our area ...
words by Nick Meyer
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Issue #113 November 6, 2008
International Tension
activist, historian, and novelist Tariq Ali to talk Pakistan
Radical activist, historian, and novelist, Tariq Ali, will appear at UW-Eau Claire ...
words by Carrie Weiss
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Issue #111 October 9, 2008
Seeds of Deception
Smith discusses dangers of genetically engineered foods
words by Carrie Weiss
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Issue #110 September 25, 2008
Private Soldiers
exhibit shares firsthand experiences of WI National Guard
words by Ben Freund
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Issue #110 September 25, 2008
Can't We All Just Get Along?
theologian thins the line between god and evolution
words by Amanda Schaefer
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Issue #109 September 11, 2008
Flair in the Mix
bartenders compete in bottle-flipping at T.G.I. Friday’s
Believe it or not, flair bartending is a big thing ...
words by Robin Kinderman
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Issue #109 September 11, 2008
Consider the Possibilities
library discussion series looks at gender in science fiction
Reminding us that science fiction is not only about rockets and space aliens ...
words by Ashley Dziuk
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Issue #108 August 28, 2008
Voices For Peace
event to bring speakers, activities for all ages
Raed Jarrar will be speaking at Voices of Peace 2008 in Phoenix Park
words by Abi Zimmer
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Issue #108 August 28, 2008
Find Your Calling
Active and Alive in Altoona promotes all-around wellness
Active and Alive in Altoona is our very own healthy living expo.
words by Aryn Widule
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Issue #107 August 14, 2008
Midwest Shamanic Gathering
worldwide mystics gather here to share their wisdom
words by Arya Roerig
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