Bay View Neighborhood Plan in the Beginning Stages

The City Plan Commission met on Monday, April 25, where a presentation was given on the Bay View Neighborhood Plan. The project was introduced by Department of City Development manager Sam Leichtling, expressing gratitude for the chance to speak at the City Plan Commission: “It’s a big project for us and we’re really pleased to […]

Candidates Speak Out on Core Issues at Forum

Milwaukee’s seven primary candidates for mayor focused on reckless driving and education during a candidate forum in advance of the first open election in two decades. A multitude of topics were covered that night, with the majority focusing on public safety and schooling. It began with one subject, which has recently shot up in infamy, […]

UWM Campus Safety

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus is consistently growing and changing. Every year there are new people, new events and obstacles within the school year. It is important to know what resources are available and to remain safe while also having fun. Here is a list of resources and tips to prevent risks and promote campus […]

UWM slow Wi-Fi connection brings student isolation back post-COVID

MILWAUKEE- Students and faculty at UWM were welcomed back onto campus this fall, but the slow Wi-Fi connection seems to have other plans. Finally back on campus, students and staff are able to make their brisk walk to class surrounded by the fall colors. The fountain is glistening, and the sound of small talk between […]

Jacob Blake’s Uncle Speaks Out Against Racism at UWM Rally

Justin Blake, Jacob Blake’s Uncle, came to UWM on Tuesday to speak to UWM students and to protest the dropped charges in the Jacob Blake case.  The UW-Milwaukee chapter of Students for Democratic Society (SDS) organized the rally on Tuesday in Spaights Plaza to promote CPAC and demand justice for Jacob Blake.  In August 2020, a 29-year-old black man, Jacob Blake, was shot several […]

Review: Twisted Plants, Milwaukee Vegan Must Try

Restaurant name: Twisted Plants Hours: *Curbside Takeout Orders Only*Tuesday-Thursday: 12pm – 7pmFriday – Saturday: 12pm – 8pmClosed Sunday and Monday Address: 4905 S Packard Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110 Pricing (up to 5 $): $$ Last year, I was sent a list of Black-owned restaurants in Milwaukee. I quickly scrolled to the “vegan and vegetarian” section […]

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do it Movie Review

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Studio: New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster, The Safran Company Director: Michael Chaves Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruairi O’Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook, Julian Hillard Runtime: 1 h 52 min Rating:  5/5 Impressed with The Conjuring 1 and 2, the anticipation along with my expectations were very high […]

Wisconsin’s Ban on Vaccine Passports

One day you wake up and go out to pick up groceries. You try and get in, but you get stopped at the door. Not because you’re not wearing your mask. The reason you can’t get the food you need for your family and self is because you don’t have a vaccine passport. The Wisconsin […]

The Conjuring 3: How Does it Compare to the First Two?

Title: The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It Studio: New Line Cinema, Safran Company, Atomic Monster Director: Michael Chaves Main Actors: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruairi O’Connor Sarah Catherine Hook, and Julian Hilliard Run Time: 1hr 52min Rating: R The Conjuring movies are part of a long series called the “Conjuring Universe.” This […]

Panthers Keep Tournament Hopes Alive in Slugfest against Oakland

The Panthers (12-16) snapped a seven-game losing streak in the second game of a doubleheader against Oakland (7-17) Saturday, winning in blowout fashion, 21-3, to keep their Horizon League Tournament hopes alive. “That’s how we drew it up,” joked head coach Scott Doffek. “It was a very advantageous day to hit. We jumped out on […]

Milwaukee Health Department Expects Order Update Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

Milwaukee health officials think COVID-fatigue and the UK variant of the virus may be leading to a rise in COVID-19 cases despite vaccinations becoming widely available, causing them to reduce capacity limits in the city. According to the press release from the Milwaukee Health Department, the seven-day rate of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people is […]