Wicked is ‘Popular’ With Audiences Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 by Olivia Davis After a smashing Thanksgiving weekend, Universal’s Wicked has become the highest-grossing movie based on a Broadway musical at the domestic box office. The film opened on Nov. 22, and on its second weekend, it reached a peak of $214.3 million domestically, surpassing the 1978 classic Grease’s previous record of $190 million, according to Deadline. As […]
UWM Chancellor Addresses Election, Community Concerns Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Olivia Davis Chancellor Mark Mone discussed the uncertainty of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s future after the 2024 election and addressed the possibility of a University of Wisconsin-Madison split from the Universities of Wisconsin in his chancellor’s report at a Faculty Senate meeting on Nov. 14. “I’ve received several questions about election outcomes and impact, and I’ll […]
In Milwaukee, Young Democrats Were Enthusiastic First-Time Voters Posted on November 9, 2024November 9, 2024 by Olivia Davis Across UWM’s campus, volunteers are trying to get out the vote, and posters reminding students to go to the polls on Nov. 5 are everywhere. For many young adults, this is their first time voting in a presidential election, and this one has proven to be monumental. “I honestly was really excited to vote, just […]
‘Swap, not Drop’ is Theme of Free Clothing Exchange Posted on May 18, 2024August 30, 2024 by Olivia Davis Haphazardly folded clothing piles atop wooden tables as Milwaukee community members shuffle in and out of the Urban Ecology Center, arriving with their pre-loved goods in bags or boxes. After thoroughly checking out every secondhand item, attendees can leave with a refreshed bag of clothing not having dropped a penny. Dani Douville and TJ Davies, […]
Real Music Gets Made Posted on May 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by Olivia Davis Natalie Powers is a third-year student at UWM that has been dedicated to orchestra since she was seven years old. The excitement of playing the viola keeps her motivated in every facet of her life, like it’s a reprieve from the noise of everything else (that isn’t a string arrangement, of course). The university’s new […]
“There’s so much more to a college degree than just what your major is. You’re learning how the world works.” Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by Olivia Davis Jackson Wheeland is a third-year student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying English. Wheeland’s relationship with higher education has gone through a rollercoaster over his three years at UWM. After exploring various fields of study and stepping away from college altogether, he now finds himself more comfortable than ever in his educational aspirations. Olivia Davis: […]