Captain Jim Fickler: “Full of Life; Full of Fun” Posted on May 27, 2016May 28, 2016 by Matthew Campbell On an unseasonably mild, rainy, Sunday December afternoon, Nancy Wichert revisits her hometown and stops by the former corner drug store she would frequent as a kid, which is now the Coffee Corner Bistro. She reminisces about her brother Jim’s upbeat personality and his passions in life, like the outdoors, athletics and flying. Wichert was […]
Transportation at UWM is Focus for Year Ahead Posted on May 15, 2016July 29, 2021 by Matthew Campbell Changes to UWM’s BOSS shuttle service were announced at the UWM Student Association’s “State of the Students” address. Matt Campbell was there.
Bluegrass Band Celebrates Music, Friendship Posted on April 27, 2016July 29, 2021 by Matthew Campbell Matt Campbell found out how an old time, bluegrass folk band came together at an unlikely place and how their life-long hobby grew into something bigger.
Stories Close to Home: Becoming Yourself Posted on April 27, 2016July 29, 2021 by Matthew Campbell Alex White is a freshman at UW-Milwaukee. He tells his friend Matthew Campbell about the greatest struggle he’s had growing up.
Cop who Issued Bob Donovan Old UWM Ticket Supports Him for Mayor Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 by Matthew Campbell The officer who issued and signed Bob Donovan’s 1992 disorderly conduct ticket for “restroom peeping” at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee told Media Milwaukee that he supports the alderman in the Milwaukee mayor’s election. “All I got to say about this – I picked the best man for the election,” said retired Officer Burton Williams in […]
The DNC Debate Told Through Snapchat Posted on March 1, 2016March 4, 2016 by Matthew Campbell See what the day was like around campus, when UW-Milwaukee hosted the Democratic Debate. Matt Campbell explains through the Media Milwaukee Snapchat Story that day.
Students Protest Lack of Tickets for UWM Debate Posted on February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 by Darien Yeager and Matthew Campbell The national spotlight shined its bright lights on Milwaukee, Wisconsin Thursday night as the Democratic presidential debate was hosted at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Standing outside the media center with a sign, as national and local media personalities flowed past, was UWM student, Oliver Edward. “Cancelled my class, but thanks for the 25 student tickets for […]
UW-Milwaukee Students, Others Organize for Bernie Before Democratic Debate Posted on February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 by Matthew Campbell After a big win in the New Hampshire primary and a local visit to UW-Milwaukee for the Democratic debate, an estimated 300 people turned out to an Organizing Rally for the Bernie Sanders Campaign Wednesday night at the IBEW Local Union 494 in Milwaukee. The event was led by Samm Briggs, a National Bernie Sander’s […]
UW-Milwaukee Restroom Policy Brings Mixed Reaction Posted on February 3, 2016February 4, 2016 by Matthew Campbell As controversy swirls around a proposed statewide restroom bill for K-12 students, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee guarantees students and the public have the right to use any restroom that they prefer, whether it is a matter of transitional status or non-binary identity. This includes locker room facilities at the Klotsche Center, campus officials said. Reaction […]
Scenes from the Crowd: Hillary Clinton at UW-Milwaukee Posted on October 3, 2015October 5, 2015 by Matthew Campbell Students, protesters, Hillary supporters and non-students came together and voiced their opinions about Hillary Clinton in a colorful scene around the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus. Matthew Campbell reports.
Student Tackles Pressures of College Posted on April 30, 2015August 6, 2021 by Matthew Campbell Overwhelmed by school and work responsibilities, UWM student Jake Hanson confronted his problems and found help.
Milwaukee’s Roller Derby Queens Invade Waukesha Posted on April 20, 2015August 6, 2021 by Matthew Campbell Milwaukee’s own Roller girls, the Brew City Bruisers, took their show on the road from downtown Milwaukee to Waukesha. Matt Campbell reports from the Waukesha County Expo Center.