Thinkpieces
A Community Like No Other
Eau Claire soccer enthusiasts are welcoming to residents and transplants alike
Custom of the Country
rural waving rituals are one way of cutting through the tribalism of our times
‘I Want to Teach for the Money and the Fame’
aspiring teacher says it’s time to challenge stereotypes about educators
Neighbors Divided by Outrage
who really benefits when each news story splits us into two arguing camps?
I Dream of Japanese Toilets
For some, hitting midlife means buying a sports car. One writer seeks a more private luxury.
The Apple That Shall Not Be Named
the latest fruit from the University of Minnesota may not be a bad apple, but it’s got a bad name
Women’s Bodies, Women’s Selves
UWEC student finds women of all ages are dissatisfied with their appearance. They shouldn’t be.
Too May People Die From Suicide. Here’s How to Help.
numerous community resources available across the Chippewa Valley
Toasting Transatlantic Friendships
how a chance meeting in Vermont led to decades-long connect that transcends national identities
Teaching Makes Me Rich
Taylor Swift offers the perfect response for those who question this future educator’s career path
Taking Action for the Earth
Eau Claire’s Citizens’ Climate Lobby exemplifies grassroots tradition of original Earth Day
Baseball Springs Eternal
season’s arrival a reminder of the sport’s history, and Eau Claire’s place in it
The Signs are Clear, But the Response Isn't
Panhandlers prompt a range of emotions in passersby, but how should we really react?
The Christmas Coon
how a frozen critter taught a valuable lesson about doctor-patient communication
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