Opinion: Six Months Later- The Last Jedi Criticism and a Toxic Fandom Posted on July 15, 2018 by John Gomes There is a saying that Star Wars fans like to say to each other; it goes something like, “you can’t be a Star Wars fan without hating Star wars.” It’s an interesting time to be a Star Wars fan in this day and age. There has never been a fandom like it, a fan base […]
Why Westworld Season Two Needs a System Check Posted on July 15, 2018 by John Gomes With two weeks having passed since season two finale aired, it’s a perfect time to breakdown Westworld season two and where it went wrong. When Westworld season one ended, I had mostly positive feelings for the show. Despite some slow, plodding episodes the first season mostly delivered on the hype of sophisticated androids rebelling against […]
Sharp Objects Review: A Slow Burn and Eerie Premiere Posted on July 15, 2018 by John Gomes Sharp Objects Episode 1: “Vanish” Network: HBO Showrunner: Marti Noxon Director: Jean-Marc Vallée Starring: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Sophia Lillis Reviewed by John Gomes Sharp Objects begins with a series of eerie drive-by, panning camera shots of the show’s setting, a fictional small Missouri town, Wind Gap. As we drive by this […]
Ant-Man and the Wasp: A Welcome Addition Post Infinity War Posted on July 15, 2018 by John Gomes Ant-Man and the Wasp Director: Peyton Reed Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Michael Douglas, Hannah John-Kamen Studio: Marvel Studios Music: Christophe Beck Reviewed by John Gomes Ant-Man and the Wasp is a welcome addition to the MCU after the dour events of Avengers: Infinity War. Director Peyton Reed takes what worked in Ant-Man and […]
Milwaukee Panthers Fall 68-64 in Loss to Montana State Bobcats Posted on December 21, 2017 by John Gomes The Milwaukee Panthers dropped a close game due to execution and a lack of focus and it cost them in a 68-64 to the Montana State Bobcats, Saturday afternoon at UWM Panther Arena. For the Panthers, the focus coming into the game defensively was Big Sky Preseason Player of the Year, Tyler Hall. While the […]
UWM Restructuring and Tax Reforms Raise Concerns at University Committee Posted on December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 by John Gomes A top academic staff representative expressed concern over what will happen to academic staff members at UW-Milwaukee in regards to the restructuring of the UW colleges. Furthermore, at the meeting of the University Committee, the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate on Nov. 7, UWM’s provost expressed worries about Congressional tax reform that would impact […]
An Inside Look at a Professor’s Life (Video) Posted on October 30, 2017November 1, 2017 by John Gomes Larry Gomes has been a professor of economics for over 30 years at UW-Washington County. Watch a day in his life. https://youtu.be/2MmLeHS_t_w&w=700&rel=0
Giovanni Leardo’s MappaMundi: UWM’s Rare Treasure Posted on October 29, 2017 by John Gomes In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. We all know the famous rhyme from elementary school, but what was going on 40 years earlier? In 1452? What was the world like? What did it look like on a map at that time? In the Golda Meir Library, here at UWM, there is a glimpse of […]
Body Cams for UWM Police: Student Reactions Posted on September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by John Gomes, Ethan Duran, Evan Casey and Maren Orlowski UWM Police are now going to be wearing body cameras, according to an email sent by the campus yesterday. Reporters Ethan Duran and Maren Orlowkski ask students in the Union what they think. https://youtu.be/oF0i0dsMKTU&w=700&rel=0
Urban Ecology Center Gets Earth Day Boost Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by John Gomes Hundreds of volunteers came out to the Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park on Saturday to celebrate Earth Day. They picked up trash, tended to gardens and helped mulch. John Gomes reports.