‘For People and Planet’ Promotes Accessible Composting On Campus 

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 […]

UWM’s Waukesha Campus to Close in 2025

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.  […]

Rooftop Eclipse Viewing in Milwaukee

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’s Golda Meir Library Hosts Massive Music Collection

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 […]

Milwaukee Dancer Reflects on Community and Super Bowl Performance

Davien Holton was only 6-years-old when he realized that he loved performing. He credits his start in performing gospel inspired hip hop at the Greater New Birth Church – where he found his passion and drive in his community, faith and mission.  Holton grew up on the North Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the Sherman […]

UWM Protesters Demand University Cut Ties With Israel in Closed-Door Meeting With Chancellor

Protests have erupted on UW-Milwaukee’s campus, as protesters met in a closed-door Monday meeting with university Chancellor Mark Mone. Protesters are demanding the divesting of any UWM resources to Israel and Palestine’s ongoing war. They also called for the university to cut ties with companies that are supporting Israel, change the name of the Golda […]

Echoes of Dissent: A Sterling Hall Bomber Vanishes Into the Night

Troy Reeves, who manages the oral history program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s archives, was manning a table for the 40th history of the Sterling Hall bombing when a man walked up, looking like “he had come right out of the ’60s” or a “Grateful Dead” concert. “He…put his hand on the table and leaned […]

LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee Recommends Changing Term ‘Freshman’

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Chancellor Advisory Committee for LGBTQ+ Advocacy’s meeting on Nov. 17 has approved a resolution to change terms like “freshman” to “first year” in order to stop students from feeling alienated. This suggestion was brought up by Xin Huang, the chair of Women and Gender Studies at UWM, who felt the term […]

UW-Milwaukee’s ‘Sensory Space Task Force’ Explores Inclusive Sensory Space for Both Neurodiverse and Neurotypical Students

The ARC Sensory Space Student Taskforce gathered at Mitchell Hall on November 9th to discuss the creation of a “sensory space” at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The taskforce discussed their many ideas of feedback for an ideal ‘sensory space’ to enhance and adapt the sensory space based on the potential needs of UW-Milwaukee students – […]

HYPE Dance: The Road to a 20-Year Anniversary

Students listen and watch intently on the dancer in front of them as they learn and practice choreography. Sweat drips off everyone’s foreheads after a long practice packed tight of dancing yet smiles still shine on everyone’s faces as the team circles up at the end of practice to scream “HYPE-U-DUB” before they leave for […]

UWM Planetarium Illuminates Indigenous Voices, Culture, and Star Stories

What do we see when we look up at the night sky? Do we automatically remember the stories and voices of the past? These stories speak of traditions, adventure, and lessons that Indigenous cultures have passed down for generations. The stories of the stars and the languages that share them are precious, not only for […]