“Trans-lucent” Exhibition Uplifts LGBTQ Artists, Students and Community Members Posted on December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by Cynthia Crawford Photographs in grayscale and paintings of bright blue were displayed to tell the stories of a marginalized community in America. Four national and local art collections came together for “Trans-lucent: A Transgender Empowerment Exhibition”at the UWM Union Art Gallery. The exhibition shares the unique stories and experiences of transgender, non-binary and collaborating artists.The art is […]
Chinese Exchange Students Travel Across the Globe for a New High School Experience Posted on November 18, 2018November 18, 2018 by Cynthia Crawford On Bluemound Road in the small town of Wauwatosa, there is a building that houses 106 Chinese high school students. The Wisconsin International Academy (WIA) bought the former Days Inn in 2015 and transformed it into a dorm. Students attend six different private Catholic schools around the area. Sophia Zhou is a senior at Dominican […]
Wisconsin Elects: Media Milwaukee Covers the Midterms Posted on November 6, 2018June 29, 2021 by Sierra Trojan, Zoe Smith Munson, Jackson Day, Royce Podeszwa, Derek Grant, Michelle Harkey, Salam Fatayer, Salvatore Sendik, Cynthia Crawford, Tyler Merritt and Matthew Cade
Hunting Moon Pow Wow Celebrates Native American Culture Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by Cynthia Crawford The Hunting Moon Pow Wow had to move to a larger arena this year. According to their Facebook page, it was due to the record number of spectators and dancers.
Hunting Moon Powwow Celebrates Ancient Traditions Posted on October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 by Cynthia Crawford Bells, feathers and shawls of all colors fluttered center stage as Native Americans danced to the rhythm of ancient chants. The Hunting Moon Powwow took place on Oct. 19-21 at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Native American celebration brought together people from all over Wisconsin to eat, shop and dance. It is considered one of […]
Bernie Sanders Electrifies Early Vote Rally at UWM Posted on October 28, 2018February 1, 2019 by Cynthia Crawford, Jackson Day, Salam Fatayer, Derek Grant, Michelle Harkey, Tyler Merritt, Zoe Smith Munson, Royce Podeszwa, Salvatore Sendik, Sierra Trojan and Matthew Cade U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders took the stage before an enthusiastic crowd of college students and other supporters at a boisterous early vote rally at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, telling the audience, “It doesn’t mean anything if you don’t go out and vote.” Sanders and Wisconsin’s top Democrats encouraged the cheering crowd to re-elect Democratic […]
Adoption Fair Features Pets in Need of a Home Posted on May 23, 2018July 15, 2021 by Cynthia Crawford Rescue organizations, students and families gathered on a sunny afternoon to support the adoption of local animals in need. Cynthia Crawford reports.