Chicago Market Mirrors Ones in Germany Posted on December 31, 2013 by Kelsey Rosencrance The Christkindlmarket is an open-air Christmas market that is held in Chicago, IL at Daley Plaza. It is inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt, which began in 1545 in Germany. It runs from Nov. 26th to Dec. 24th. The market includes over 50 vendors that sell everything from authentic German food and drink to handmade wooden figurines […]
Police Hold Active Shooter Seminar Posted on December 31, 2013December 31, 2013 by Kelsey Rosencrance UW-Milwaukee Police Officer Craig Rafferty, 19-year police veteran, held a presentation on “Dealing with an Active Shooter on Campus and the Implications” at the UW-Milwaukee campus this past week. Rafferty refers to an “active shooter” as “any individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined or populated area. Their use […]
Building Community and Solidarity Posted on November 16, 2013September 30, 2014 by Kelsey Rosencrance Both the Riverwest 24-Hour Bike Race (RW24) and Overpass Light Brigade (OLB) are working to build a sense of solidarity, whether that be nationally through OLB, or locally through RW24. Both are successful in different ways, and for different reasons. RW24 builds its temporary community through a common passion for biking. While OLB builds its […]