Snowed In? Some Students Are Upset UWM’s Campus Didn’t Close Posted on January 24, 2019January 25, 2019 by Marla Smith, Kynnah Neal, Dazia Cummings, Madeline Colburn, Salam Fatayer, Jodie Filenius, Kaitlyn Herzog, Molly Nelson, Jena Kleindl, Ty McNulty, Malana Perkins, David Watters and Megan Zemple University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students awoke on the morning of Jan. 23 to a thick layer of snow coating the roads and sidewalks, but, to the distress of some, classes went on as planned. Running public transportation contributed to UWM’s decision to stay open on Wednesday, according to Michelle Johnson, senior director of Integrated Marketing & […]
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
Architect in the Making (Video) Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by Salam Fatayer Sehar Javed is one of the first muslims to be hired at architectural and design firm EUA. Follow her day as she talks about the ups and downs about her experience.
UW-Milwaukee Students Discuss Mental Health and Gun Violence Posted on October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 by Salam Fatayer Jenna Wahl has always struggled with mental health. In her younger years, she turned to alcohol and sex. With feelings of isolation, she soon had suicidal thoughts that clogged her mind. Wahl is a graduate student at UW-Milwaukee and a member of NAMI, a student-led club that tackles mental health issues on campus. Wahl was […]
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 […]
Refugees Find Helping Hands in Milwaukee Posted on May 23, 2018July 15, 2021 by Salam Fatayer More than 13-thousand refugees resettled in Wisconsin between 2002 and 2016, according to the State Department. Community members aim to change the fortunes of refugees in Milwaukee. Salam Fatayer reports.
Glow-in-the-Dark Roller Blading for Valentine’s Day Posted on March 12, 2018September 19, 2018 by Salam Fatayer