The Bus Driver with the Smile Posted on October 23, 2014October 23, 2014 by Kali LaCount “Hello there!” This isn’t the usual greeting one would expect when boarding a bus, but driver Stefven Turner makes sure to greet each of his passengers this way. The Capitol-Humboldt Park and Ride driver has been driving for Lamers Bus Lines for 11 years He says his unique approach to interacting with his passengers stems […]
Vigil Held for Student Leader Posted on December 31, 2013December 31, 2013 by Kali LaCount A candlelight vigil was held on Oct. 23, in honor of UWM student, Ian Elliott, who passed away three days prior. Held in the Union Fireside Alumni lounge, the ceremony the room to capacity with friends, family and acquaintances of Elliott’s who lit fireless candles in his honor and watched as pictures were displayed from […]
Generation September 11 Posted on November 23, 2013September 30, 2014 by Kali LaCount A normal morning routine in school for a third grade student usually starts with a simple icebreaker to get the kids ready for the day. The teacher might have them sing a song together, eat a healthy snack, or go over what they had learned the day before. Twelve years ago, UWM student Adam Bronce, […]
Fixing MPS Posted on May 3, 2013August 11, 2021 by Kali LaCount To promote her new book, Lessons From The Heartland, author and journalist Barbara J. Miner hosted a public dialogue sponsored by UWM in April. Attendees were encouraged to discuss problems plaguing Milwaukee Public Schools and public education in Wisconsin. Kali LaCount reports.