Generations Apart: How Opinions of Sept. 11 Differ

They are generations apart. On the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks, a team of UW-Milwaukee journalism students set out to determine whether opinions of Sept. 11, 2001, differ depending on whether you were alive at the time. Most college students today do not have living memories of Sept. 11. For them, it is history, […]

Complaints Unveiled: UWM Student Claims to Find Worm in Food

Students have voiced complaints about the food quality in the residential halls at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on social media and in complaints to the university, a Media Milwaukee investigation has found. These complaints range from undercooked food to insufficient options for students with dietary restrictions to finding worms in the food of one student. […]

The Mythic Cohabitation of Wind Energy and the Fishing Industry

The waterfront of New Bedford is lined with piers, boats arranged in the harbor like a game of Tetris and warehouses made of pale metal siding. A faint breeze stirs up the scent of fresh fish. It is evident the fishing industry has claimed its territory.  However, that claim is now being challenged. New Bedford, […]

The Emerging American Offshore Wind Industry is Impacting the Community of New Bedford

The Port of New Bedford is home to the wealthiest commercial fishing industry in the country. As the dominant port on the east coast, New Bedford has one of the best industrial working waterfronts with services that completely support marine industrial businesses. These shoreside services include fueling, icing, seafood harvesting, offloading, processing and more. The […]

Advancing Reproductive Justice Through Storytelling

The Power of Stories in Advancing Reproductive Justice event took on Monday, April 24 at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which featured a community panel that discussed and reflected on how story telling is a tool for reproductive justice work.   According to the pamphlet handed out at the event, the two […]

UW-Milwaukee’s Battle Against the Opioid Crisis

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sent out an email to students regarding an increase in overdose deaths due to fentanyl in the Milwaukee community, according to the update, since last week Saturday at least 18 people have died of suspected drug overdoses.   Two students, Logan Rachwal and Cade Reddington who were both freshmen, passed away in […]

FPC Discusses Protocols for The Release of Milwaukee Officers’ Body Camera Footage

The Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission discussed possibilities for a change in policy when releasing officer body camera footage after critical incidents during a public meeting on Thursday. Before the meeting began, grieving mothers and protesters from the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression rallied in front of Milwaukee City Hall in support of […]

Craft Beer Expansion Takes Wisconsin

With summer approaching, it’s always nice to find something cold to drink. In recent years, craft beer has become more popular across the country and it is no different in Wisconsin. There are many local craft breweries and they continue to expand production and innovate. Joshua Groninger has the story.