The Vision of the UWM Planetarium Posted on June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 by Allison Beebe Sparking curiosity about stars and inspiring community conversations University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Planetarium Director and astronomer Jean Creighton says she is inspired by two things: “I love stars. And I love sharing my enthusiasm for the cosmos with our entire community.” Fueled by curiosity, the UWM Planetarium seems to take on the personality of its directors […]
The Dawn of COVID-19 in Cape Town: A Backpacker’s Account of Travel During the Pandemic Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Allison Beebe On March 11, an hour before boarding, gate B17 was crowded with passengers waiting to depart from Chicago to Munich when President Trump’s voice interrupted the regular TV programming, “to keep new cases from entering our shores, we will be suspending all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days. The new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight.” I found myself in ethically uncharted territory and it was rapidly transforming.
Milwaukee County anticipates a green future free of single-use plastics Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by Allison Beebe Milwaukee County may be turning over a green leaf with proposed legislation to eliminate single-use plastics in all county-owned properties by sometime next year. The goal is to reduce the amount of plastic waste in county parks and waterways by 50% in 2020 and reach 100% by 2021. As the snow melts and reveals plastic bottle caps and wrappers packed into the ground, the county is buckling down on plastic […]
Advanced Research Efforts Required in Response to Vaping Epidemic Posted on December 24, 2019January 6, 2020 by Allison Beebe In 2019, the U.S. was plagued by an outbreak of vaping-related illnesses responsible for the deaths and lung conditions of young users in particular. As of mid-Dec., the CDC had confirmed 52 deaths in 26 states including the District of Colombia and 2,409 hospitalized cases across all 50 states and two U.S. territories. Researchers at […]
Challenges and Successes in Recovering Vietnam Veteran Photos Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Allison Beebe The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. honors more than 58,000 men and women who served or sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War with inscriptions carved on a two-acre granite wall. While the names serve as recognition for their bravery, the photos of more than 300 service members remain missing. In 2017, the Vietnam Veterans […]
UWM Physics Colloquium Hosts UBC Astrophysicist on Fast Radio Burst Detection Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 by Allison Beebe Astrophysicist Deborah Good presented the findings and research trajectories of eight recently discovered repeating fast radio bursts at a physics colloquium hosted by the UWM Physics Department and College of Letters and Science on Friday, Oct. 11. Good, a graduate student in physics and astronomy at the University of British Columbia, has been leading radio astronomy research with […]
America’s Return to the Moon Should be Planned Carefully [OPINION] Posted on May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 by Allison Beebe This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first humans on the moon, and how fitting is it that America is now revisiting the idea of manned-lunar exploration after forty-seven years, according to Astronomy. After receiving approval from President Trump earlier this year, NASA has devised a plan called Moon to […]
Turn Off the Lights So We Can See [OPINION] Posted on May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 by Allison Beebe Headlight pollution on American roadways is dangerous for drivers
Flea Market Features Funky Fashions and Interesting Finds Posted on May 18, 2019May 29, 2019 by Allison Beebe The bi-annual pop-up flea market One Trick Pony came to Milwaukee, showcasing regional antique vendors and vintage collections.
Kishi Bashi’s Latest Single, “Marigolds,” is Beautifully Orchestrated Posted on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 by Allison Beebe “Marigolds” Kishi Bashi Joyful Noise Recordings Release date: May 2, 2019 Experimental Independent Pop The lifting layers of complex violin pizzicato uncover elements of inspiration and nostalgia in Kishi Bashi’s latest single “Marigolds” off of his upcoming album “Omoiyari” scheduled to release May 31, 2019. Released May 2 as a prelude to the album’s debut, […]
Hulu’s Original Show, The Act, is Artistically Accurate [REVIEW] Posted on May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 by Allison Beebe The ACT Studio: Universal Content Productions Director: Nick Antosca, Michelle Dean Main actors: Patricia Arquette, Joey King, AnnaSophia Robb Original Streaming Network: Hulu Run time: March 20, 2019 – present (7 released as of April 24) Rating : ★★★★☆ In June of 2015, Gypsy Rose Blanchard cowered on the bathroom floor covering her ears while Nicholas Godejohn murdered her mother Dee Dee Blanchard in […]
Belair Cantina in Milwaukee is a Local Favorite [REVIEW] Posted on May 5, 2019May 5, 2019 by Allison Beebe Belair Cantina 2625 N. Downer Avenue Milwaukee, WI, 53211 414-964-1190 Weekdays 11AM- Bar Close Weekends 10AM- Bar Close Mexican $3.00-$19.00 Attire: CASUAL Reservations: NO Payment: CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, CASH Rating system: ☆☆☆☆☆ Service: ★★★★★ Setting: ★★★★★ Food: ★★★★☆ Value: ★★★★★ Overall: ★★★★☆ Why do local Milwaukeeans look forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays? Three words: Two-dollar-tacos. Belair Cantina is a Milwaukee-based Mexican restaurant with six satellite […]