We Also Bloom: Springdances 2026 at UWM Posted on May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 by Josie Quirke From swinging sandbags to haunting vocals about Milwaukee’s past, the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s Springdances 2026 explored persistence, identity and growth through five original performances. “One of the unique things about this concert is that all five choreographers in the concert are either UWM alums or currently students at UWM,” artistic director and choreographer Daniel […]
‘Agencies like ICE should operate with transparency, accountability and respect for the constitution.’ Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Josie Quirke Andre Avila-Sotelo, 19, is a second-year criminal justice student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Avila-Sotelo was born in America but is of Mexican descent. While the actions of ICE agents have not directly affected him, he has been impacted by them — people within his community have been wrongfully targeted and mistreated. Josie Quirke: What […]