Articles by Layla Czaplewski

Greenland is in the headlines for a variety of reasons recently, but one of the major issues that has been affecting them for years is the growing negative effects of climate change. “I don’t think it would be unfair to say that Greenland and its ice sheet are the poster children of climate change”, said […]

Thomas Sorbik is the CEO of Getaway Fly Fishing, a fly fishing charter company that offers fly fishing charters all across the world. Their business model, which they’ve used for over 20 years, focuses on providing immersive fishing experiences all over the world by collaborating with local partners. Their experience in Greenland brings them to […]

Fishing is one of the oldest traditions in Greenland, going back centuries. Many Greenlanders still depend on fishing for their daily survival, and some hope to share this long-standing tradition with the rest of the world. Casper Frank Moller is the CEO and co-founder of Raw Arctic, a Greenland-based fishing/tourism company based in Nuuk. The […]

For centuries, fishing has been a central part of Greenland’s culture, and it remains the country’s largest industry. However, increased global interest has sparked an interest in diversifying their economy beyond fishing. Local fisherman Casper Moller describes the connection between fishing and the local culture, saying, “We go out and catch our own cod, or […]

This story is part of a semester-long investigative reporting project into Greenland’s people, history, and culture. It was created by an advanced reporting class in the Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies program at UW-Milwaukee. Other stories from the project are available on Edge of the Arctic: Greenland, the Land of the People. This work was […]

Greenland’s environment has undergone rapid changes in recent years. From melting glaciers to warmer summers, Greenland is one of the places experiencing the most immediate effects of climate change. Dr. Spruce Schoenemann is a professor of geology at the University of Montana. Having spent several months in Greenland in 2012 to conduct research measuring the […]

Coming from a place with very few natural resources, Greenlanders have been forced to be very resourceful in order to survive. Despite the landscape’s limitations, native Greenlanders have rich food and art cultures. Sophie Marie Korniussen is the owner of Anori Art, a small gift shop in Nuuk. The small shop also employs several generations […]

The fishing industry has been the largest sector of Greenland’s economy for many years, but recent pushes for more financial independence hope to change that. Tourism and the extraction of mineral resources are some of the new business avenues that Greenlanders have been exploring in recent years. Jorgen Hammeken-Holm is the Deputy Minister of Business, […]

Icey oceans and snowcapped mountains surround Nuuk, one of the world’s most remote cities. The unique landscape is unlike anywhere else, and emphasizes the resilience of the people who live there. Surrounding the small city of about 20,000, Nuuk is nestled amongst several mountains and large hills. Snow covers every building, road, and all other […]

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 […]

Brew City Wrestling set up at UWM’s Spaights Plaza for a night filled with fun, theatrics, and body slams. The Brew City Wrestling Company, which does shows all over the state, took over the campus in an action-packed event that had fun for all ages. Layla Czaplewski has the story.

This Is It, Milwaukee’s oldest gay bar, permanently closed due to financial troubles stemming from COVID closures and road work, according to an Instagram post from March 9. “We have closed our doors permanently,” said the bar in the post announcing the closing. “The COVID crisis and the years following 2020, coupled with the 8-month […]