Echoes of Dissent: A Sterling Hall Bomber Vanishes Into the Night Posted on December 31, 2023January 1, 2024 by Charmeka Wells, Jackson Minshall, Angelika Ytuarte, Beckett Callan, Dawson Carrell, Alexander Trunnell, Miles Verban, Tommy Mulkerrins, Sian de Beer, Fatema Almarshoudi and Ainsley Feigles 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 […]
Aftermath of Sterling Hall Attack Sees Lives Shattered Amid Urgent Manhunt Posted on December 31, 2023January 1, 2024 by Fatema Almarshoudi In the chaotic aftermath of the bombing, the four figures hurriedly fled from the crime scene, aspiring to elude apprehension. Little did they know, but this frantic escape marked the commencement of a new narrative, one riddled with the immediate repercussions and unfolding consequences of the explosion. As they disappeared into the shadows, a web […]
Prof. Fahed Masalkh Contrasts Today’s Protests With the Vietnam Era Posted on December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professor Fahed Masalkh, senior teaching faculty and Arabic Language Program co-coordinator, serves as a cultural guide. Reflecting on his role, he states, “I believe in education’s power to bridge cultural gaps and promote understanding.” Following the Sterling Hall explosion at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which claimed Robert Fassnacht’s life, our investigative report […]
Artists Display Diverse Works at MFA Exhibit Posted on May 14, 2023May 19, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi At UW-Milwaukee’s Art & Design MFA Exhibition: “already, no longer, not yet,” talented students pushed the boundaries of their craft and reflected on their journeys as artists. Dive into this exhibition with us.
COVID-19 Takes a Toll on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Students’ Mental Health and Academic Performance Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi After investigating with senior counselor Laura L. Pagel at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Student Health and Wellness Center, it appears that prolonged quarantine measures and a lack of communication with the wider community have taken a toll on a significant portion of UWM students. Many students have reported experiencing an increase in symptoms of anxiety, […]
UWM Students and Chancellor Concerned About Proposed Tuition Increase Posted on April 1, 2023April 13, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and students are worried about the recent announcement of a 5% tuition increase by the UW System President, as expressed by Mone during the Academic Staff Senate. At a time when many students face challenges due to high prices and taxes considering economic inflation, there’s an announcement by Mone during the […]
“Keep Driving” Lyrics Hold Special Meaning Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi “Keep Driving” is a popular song on Harry Styles’ album “Harry’s House.” For Beth, the song touched her heart, giving her happy vibes.
Crossing Over Exhibit Features Student Artists Posted on December 15, 2022January 5, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi The UWM Art Gallery is marking its fiftieth year since it first began in 1972. The primary objective of the art gallery is to nurture visual artists, promote their work, and allow them to expose their work to the public, collectors, media, and cultural institutions. This year the Crossing Over exhibition is in the Peck […]
“One of the things that shocked me is it’s 95 years old, which is, like, older than my parents and grandparents!” Posted on October 14, 2022September 7, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi Maryam Al-Briki is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Al-Briki is on scholarship from the Sultanate of Oman, and came to the United States to study actuarial science at the university. She loves Milwaukee, and tries to explore the city in her free time. Q: So, Maryam, since you are here today for Doors […]