Inside Milwaukee’s Stunning Win over Robert Morris Posted on December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars UW-Milwaukee Men’s Basketball’s grit and team depth were on display on Dec. 6, as they defeated the Robert Morris Colonials at the buzzer with a final score of 74-72. Redshirt senior Aaron Franklin came off the bench and enjoyed his best game of the season, scoring 12 points and adding 6 rebounds. The Panthers were […]
Metro Pantry and Food: The Proposed New Business Coming to Riverwest Posted on December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars A town hall hosted by Milwaukee’s common council featured Riverwest residents sharing their concerns about a proposed new business, Metro Pantry and Food, which will take the place of the old Dollar General on Locust St. On a chilly November night, nearly 40 residents of Milwaukee’s East Side, mainly Riverwest, gathered to voice their thoughts […]
MLB Winter Meetings: Big Moves by the Dodgers Posted on December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars The Los Angeles Dodgers are making moves this winter, coming off their second-straight World Series title. The reigning champs have inked deals with a pitcher and a former big-league manager. They are also linked to multiple big-name players via free agency or trade. The Dodgers’ spending habits are no surprise to those familiar with the […]
Jonathan Taylor Bottled Up in Colts’ Loss to Chiefs Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was stymied by his standards as the Kansas City Chiefs handed the Colts their third loss of the season. The Chiefs beat the Colts Sunday afternoon 23-20. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made his fifth field goal of the day from 41 yards out to ice the game in overtime. […]
Students Share Their Experiences with Bublr Bikes and Lime Scooters Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars Alternative transportation is something that has seen a lot of growth in cities like Milwaukee over the last several years. Bublr Bikes, a nonprofit local to Milwaukee, recently doubled its fleet in May 2025 to over 200 dedicated bike stations in the city, according to a Bublr Bikes press release. Along with the expansion of […]
Post Malone Announced as Summerfest 2026 Headliner Posted on November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars Post Malone has been announced as one of the headliners for Summerfest 2026, according to an official Summerfest press release. Post will perform alongside Carter Faith on June 27, 2026. He will headline a star-studded list of already announced artists, which includes the likes of Ed Sheeran and Garth Brooks. The presale for tickets went […]
Dolphins Head Coach ‘Fired’ Talk Is Dismissed by Multiple Sources Posted on October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel’s coaching seat is scorching hot following an embarrassing blowout loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but Dolphins ownership is expected to stick with McDaniel among the turmoil of their 1-6 start, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross still trusts in McDaniel to lead the […]
Esports Team Uses Tournaments to Gauge Interest in New Campus Space Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars Peter Mathu has been into video games for most of his life. Now, as a student at UW-Milwaukee, he serves as the esports program manager, where it is his job to help other students experience their favorite games. Mathu uses his passion for games to organize events and tournaments for the Esports Lounge in UWM’s […]
‘All these new things only seem to be working for the higher class of Americans.’ Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars Benjamin Schaaf, 21, is a film student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has become much more engaged in politics as a result of this most recent presidential election, and frustrated with some of the new Trump administration policies. Like many other young people, he sometimes feels as if his voice isn’t heard. Joseph Bakalars: […]