Articles by Amanda Melkonian

Customers all over the Milwaukee area and the country, including teenagers, are turning to spray tans thinking they are a safe alternative to UV tanning beds, but a Media Milwaukee investigation unearthed a pattern of consumers and employees who had no idea that some research has found potential health risks, including possible genetic alterations. The […]

As a pre-med student, Trevor Melkonian wouldn’t recommend his new diet consisting of only protein and fat to just anyone. The so-called “Ketogenic” diet caught his attention after seeing a Reddit thread about this latest trend that promised rapid weight loss. Reddit is a website that functions like an online bulletin board. Registered members can […]

After taking on a new identity, Tauba Biterman was able to escape the wrath of Nazi Germany through her willingness to work, her quick wit, and faith in God and the good nature of others, saying, “Everything that I did, I was nuts! The almighty was with me, He wrote my life. He told me […]

Why not listen local? Here are 6 Milwaukee bands you should be listening to. Fever Marlene This quirky pop/rock group does Milwaukee proud. Their melodies sound experimental, while fitting seamlessly within the rock genre. Their unique rock n’ roll attitude towards pop is appreciated by more than just us locals, Fever Marlene has toured with […]

Stephanie Brown stepped onto the runway in The Milwaukee Theatre in a glitzy black-and-gold fitted bodice that loosens into a high-low swinging bottom. Its details of lace, fringe, and capped sleeves are reminiscent of what one might have worn to a saloon out west circa 1860. As director of booking for Milwaukee Fashion Week 2015, […]

I vaguely remember answering the nurse’s questions as I waited to be cleared to donate blood last Tuesday. All I could think about was the giant needle in my immediate future. I had never donated blood before, and hadn’t even planned on doing so. On my way home from work I saw a blood donation […]

This story is part of a series of Milwaukee homicide sentencings being covered this spring by UWM journalism students. You can read another student story on this sentencing here. Melvin Jones, who was charged at age 16 in connection with the homicide of a popular club promoter, was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison. After […]

As spring 2015 graduation quickly approaches, many soon-to-be-graduates are on the hunt for jobs in their chosen fields. Two recent UWM graduates – and one soon-to-be graduate – share their job search experiences and look back on their time spent at UWM. All three majored in the sciences, and the two who have already graduated […]

Lisa Mueller began her undergraduate degree at UWM as an art history major, but realized her interests were in science. After changing her major to biochemistry Lisa found a new career path in research. She is now a graduate student at UWM working in Dr. Silvaggi’s lab. Lisa plans on graduating this year with hopes […]

Rob Graziano, a staff member in the Geoscience department, accompanied by Geoscience student Miles Harbury, ran into the Physics Building lecture hall shredding on electric guitars. Graziano donned a long grungy wig, hard hat, and lab coat to complete the rocker-geoscientist hybrid look. After a brief pseudo-rock concert, Graziano forfeited his “rocker” look and directed […]

No look is complete without the right purse, according to clothing lover Dylan Jordan.

Vendors and shoppers escaped the cold to browse more than 100 booths at Rummage-A-Rama, an indoor flea market held four times a year at Wisconsin State Fair Park.