Articles by Elizabeth Lintonen

The long, winding drive from San Antonio to Eagle Pass, through the flatlands of Southern Texas, is, for most, uneventful. To an outsider, a passerby, or a commuter, a drive down State Highway 57 is characterized by sprawling ranchland, miles of cacti and underbrush and farms, and the occasional herd of longhorn cattle. There are […]

Through the cornfields and dairy farms, saturated with the smell of grass, wheat and fertilizer, lies Whitewater, Wisconsin, the epitome of a rural Wisconsin farm town that the Potawatomi tribe used to call “Minnieska.” Whitewater features one main road, the classically named “Main St.” that is lined with old-time shops with peeling paint and small-town […]

Rick Rupprecht and Becky Ludeman from St. Patrick Catholic Church at Whitewater share their personal experiences with the migrant surge and how their parish is affected. Rupprecht is the Director of Faith Formation and Ludeman is the Parish Secretary. Samantha Calderon, Sonia Spitz and Elizabeth Lintonen have the story. This project was created through a […]

At 5 a.m. after the beloved food-based November holiday, most people seem to prefer to nurse their food coma at home, tucked warm in bed. But for some, the ideal morning-after-Thanksgiving situation is braving the cold outside the nearest mall, Best Buy, or favorite retail store. Black Friday is a concept where stores sell many […]

Milwaukee’s ‘DIY’ music scene is a place for local musicians to showcase their work and skills at all levels. There’s a place for every genre to be discovered, and as many local bands have continued to play, they have encountered a growing fanbase, and gained name recognition. Lately, the local scene has skyrocketed in popularity, […]

Matthew Perry passed away this weekend at the age of 54. The American-Canadian actor is known primarily for his role as Chandler Bing on the famed sitcom ‘Friends,’ as well as his work with helping those plagued by addiction. His death has sparked memorials around the world to honor the late actor.  The actor was […]

Eric Beltran is a transfer Animation major at UWM. While the situation at the U.S. and Mexico border is one he’s familiar with, the recent developments and lack of action on the part of the current administration have led to his frustration. His personal family ties make the issue one he’s well informed about, and […]