Articles by Brandon Hartman

Two days ago the United States of America elected Donald Trump to be our next President. Unsurprisingly, the outcry against him has been heard loud and clear. With so many people publicly advocating against Trump one has to wonder how we wound up here in the first place. How did a country, who just saw […]

As you probably know, there have been a few incidents recently regarding police officers, and the black community. Of all of the groups of angry people in the United States, this group is one of the few that are justified in their complaints. However, for some reason, a common form of protest seems to be […]

“According to all known laws of aviation there is no way a bee should be able to fly.” That’s the opening line to Bee Movie, but unfortunately this film was far from soaring. Almost nine years ago, Jerry Seinfeld made a movie that caught nearly everyone off guard. Bee Movie. Why did he decide to […]

On April 1, 2014 Google released their version of an April Fools Day prank which integrated Pokémon into their Google Maps service. Little did they know, that only two years later, Nintendo would release an official version of their little prank. Pokémon Go. As a huge fan of Pokémon, and someone who has played every […]

When you hear the word ‘Disney,’ what comes to mind? Is it Mickey Mouse, a character more recognizable worldwide than Santa Claus? Maybe it’s Cinderella’s castle. Or maybe it’s your favorite character from when you were a child. There are plenty of options, and there’s a simple reason for something popping into your head. The […]

James Vielbaum grew up in Hartford, Wisconsin, raised in a tight-knit family, as one of five children. His father, Louis, was a machinist in West Allis. His mother, Dorothy, helped maintain a hospital. He enjoyed a typical childhood in Wisconsin. James enjoyed spending his free time outdoors, including frequent visits to Pike Lake to swim. […]

The “world’s largest music festival” might as well be the world’s largest family picnic. Is Summerfest stuck in the 90’s? Having 800 acts should place Summerfest atop the mountain of music festivals that fill the spring and summer seasons, but it doesn’t. For whatever reason, Milwaukee seems content with letting Summerfest become a gathering place […]

There was a Donald Trump Protest at UW-Milwaukee right before the Wisconsin primary. Maybe you heard about it? You probably didn’t hear about the most popular four-legged protester that was there, though. It’s time to tell the Bernie Bird to find a new nest, as I introduce you to this adorable ball of fur. The […]

Protesters crowded the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Spaights Plaza during Donald Trump’s visit on April 3. The protests brought a whirl of controversy ranging from a man stepping on the American flag to the arrest of an alleged peaceful protester. Vaun Mays stood silently among the more vocal protesters, distanced from the crowd, with his feet […]

  Some people are actually there to buy cars. Typically, when someone thinks of an auto show, they think of seeing all the new models of from their favorite manufacturers. However, there are actually a lot of cars for sale. They might not be a high-end sport car, but if you’re in the market for […]

Norway is 3,892 miles away from Milwaukee. For one University-Wisconsin Milwaukee soccer player, this is the distance that separates him from his entire family and the place he knows as home. Robert Ekroll is a goalie for the UWM men’s soccer team. Soccer is the worlds most popular sport. In Europe they focus on club […]

There is a level of distrust from some UWM faculty toward administration. This became abundantly apparent at a sparsely attended open listening session of the committee charged with finding efficiencies on campus in the wake of the budget cuts. The suggestions, from the very few in attendance, all had a similar theme. As each member would eventually […]