Articles by Colby Lamb

In the depths of the Cold War, as Soviet Union missiles in Cuba locked onto coordinates for United States cities, an operation was underway beneath the Greenland ice sheet in subzero temperatures. The ambitious mission, known as Project Iceworm, drilled through thick ice with plans to build an under-ice railroad to transport nuclear missiles, until […]

When stepping off the plane in Nuuk, Greenland, the first thing that hits a person is the wind. The strong, biting gusts almost knock people off their feet and nips faces. These cold conditions sink deep into the bone, making it hard to warm up, even when back inside next to a heater. This is […]

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s workload policy was discussed by a top university committee during its April 22 meeting, with each department asked to update its current policies by the end of the semester, some of which have been in place since the 1970s and 1980s, according to the chair of the committee. UWM Provost Andrew […]

A crowd filled with hope and optimism enjoying a live performance by Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel and his band, 4 on the Floor, at the Milwaukee Marriott West Hotel Ballroom, was quickly left in dismay and disappointment after Schimel conceded the election exactly 80 minutes after the polls closed. With the majority of […]

Gov. Tony Evers released his 2025-27 biennial budget proposal on Feb. 18. Here are five key proposals addressed in his budget and what they mean for you. Although the budget address ended with representatives, Democrats, and a small number of Republicans standing and applauding the UW-Madison marching band performance of “On, Wisconsin!”, the budget is […]

When Jessica Affinito, a junior at Marquette University, gets notifications on her phone, it is usually texts from friends and family, Snapchats or her favorite influencer posting on X. But during the 2024 presidential election season, Affinito was flooded with nonstop political advertisements. “I received a lot of text messages, more than calls,” said Affinito. […]

Lisa Yang is a third-year student at UW-Milwaukee. She is currently undecided but wants to pursue a degree in business. Yang believes it is more important to vote in swing states like Wisconsin; however, she says the candidates are not good enough to persuade her to cast a ballot on Nov. 5. Colby Lamb: Are […]

Chase Shelburne is a PhD student and a paleontologist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the Department of Geosciences. Shelburne oversees the outreach efforts at the UW-Milwaukee Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum, which was open for the Doors Open Milwaukee event. Colby Lamb: What interested you personally about the Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum? Chase […]