‘For People and Planet’ Promotes Accessible Composting On Campus Posted on April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 by Ava Ladky The Honors College “For People and Planet” student organization seeks to improve student access to sustainability resources while empowering students’ personal environmental activism. The club started and currently operates out of the Honors college, but is open to all students. “I felt this urge to leave an impact and this club was the opportunity to […]
UW-Milwaukee Swim Coach Awarded Prestigious Title Posted on April 21, 2024April 23, 2024 by Anna Oleniczak The Milwaukee Head Swim Team Coach, Kyle Clements, took the Panthers into a runner-up finish at the Horizon League Championships in Indianapolis this February. Head Coach Kyle Clements was awarded Women’s Coach of the Year. In his 14th season with the team, he has seen 72 school records broken and now three second-place finishes at […]
Israel, Hamas War Continues Posted on April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 by Mackenzie Quinn Israel and Hamas have been at war since Oct. 7, 2023. Both sides have lost people, and neither side seems to be slowing down in their efforts to either get help from those around them or to continue to strike. Hamas struck Israel via Gaza strip as a surprise attack and has been at war […]
Wisconsin College Voters Remain Unsure After Presidential Visit Posted on April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 by Caleb Rose MADISON, Wis. — President Joe Biden visited Wisconsin on April 8 for the second time in under a month and spoke about his new student debt relief plan, but Wisconsin college voters still have concerns about the Biden Administration. Biden announced this plan last Monday morning and traveled to the swing state of Wisconsin the […]
Riverwest’s The Daily Bird Hosts Narcan Trainings and Serves Community with Unique Look Posted on April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 by Sophi Stezala East Center Street has welcomed The Daily Bird, a bright yellow, independent coffee shop that fosters positivity and community building, especially through their harm-reduction Narcan trainings. Dan Zwart, the sole owner of The Daily Bird, says that Narcan training was part of his plan from early on. “It’s (The Daily Bird’s) contribution to educating […]
UWM’s Waukesha Campus to Close in 2025 Posted on April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 by Joshua Skarda The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will close its campus in Waukesha in the spring of 2025, according to a press release from UWM. The branch campus experienced an enrollment decline from 2,206 students in 2014 to 686 students in the fall of 2023, a total decrease of over 65% according to a press release from UWM. […]
Pfister Hotel Enters Second Stage of Historic $20 Million Renovation Posted on April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 by Cael Byrne Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel is entering the second stage of a $20 million renovation that began in the summer of 2023 meant to elevate guest experience while respecting the building’s long history, according to President of Marcus Hotels & Resorts Michael Evans. After completing the renovation of the restrooms and the seventh floor meeting and event […]
Rooftop Eclipse Viewing in Milwaukee Posted on April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 by Matiana Hernandez Gathered together on a large rooftop with black polymer film glasses and drinks nearby, several made connections while viewing a natural phenomenon. The BizStarts Community Market held a viewing party ‘Total Eclipse of BizStarts’ for the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 in Milwaukee. Viewers gathered on the non-profit organization’s rooftop space from 12:45 […]
UWM Dining Halls Face Criticism from Students: A Follow-Up After a Worm was Found in Food Posted on April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 by Kourtni Weldon After a UWM student allegedly found a worm in their food from the dining hall in the beginning of the fall 2023 semester, the dining team has had several conversations with the provider of their produce, Aramark, to ensure they are executing the appropriate sanitation and cleaning practices, according to the Associate Director of the […]
Dodge County Board Of Supervisors Approve A New Spending Policy Posted on April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 by Chevy Miller Dodge County Board of Supervisors met on March 19, 2024, to pass a motion authorizing a county administration policy for the purchase of equipment and supplies. All voting, the motion passed 20 to 10. The new policy was previously referred to as the rule of 30 in the Rules of Order Governing the County Board […]
UWM’s Golda Meir Library Hosts Massive Music Collection Posted on March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 by Joshua Skarda Tucked away on the second floor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Golda Meir Library, the university’s inconspicuous music collection hosts tens of thousands of scores, books and vinyl records for students and faculty to check out. Although the majority of the campus’ student body may be unaware of it, the collection is a treasure trove […]
Elm Grove Public Works Discusses Placement of Fish Cameras Posted on March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 by Mackenzie Quinn Two potential fish cameras will be placed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) by the South Park Fields if it is approved by the Board of Trustees. Michelle Nott, a Physical Scientist for the USGS described how fish spawn in different areas. Some fish commonly found in Lake Michigan include a variety of salmon […]