Articles by Margaret Tews

By Margaret Tews Last summer after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the case that codified the federal right to abortion, news publications, personal blogs, celebrities, and people on social media platforms, bravely told the stories about their abortion and how Roe v. Wade had impacted their lives.  The New York Times published interactive […]

Every morning, Oak Leaf Trail Supervisor Jessica Wineberg checks the issue reporter to see if there are major safety issues to address before planning the rest of her day.  Milwaukee County has more than 150 parks and more than 135 miles on the Oak Leaf Trail, and the maintenance required and staff needed vary from […]

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court race, starting with Feb 21’s primary, is on track to become the most expensive judicial election in state history. The four candidates running to fill Justice Patience Roggensack’s open seat are expected to spend a total of $6 million on the primary alone. There will still be six more weeks […]

At UW-Milwaukee, there are 14 counselors for about 24,000 students. The university is attempting to fill the gaps. “Everywhere besides Madison is understaffed,” said Carrie Fielder, director of counseling at UWM. Approximately 1,200 students, roughly 5% of the student body, received counseling last year. UWM is legally required to provide equal access to students with […]

President Biden has opened applications for his administration’s student loan forgiveness plan, but UWM students still have questions.  Education Data says that in Wisconsin, 727,400 residents have taken student loans. Many of them qualify for forgiveness.  The Student Loan Forgiveness program was announced by the Biden-Harris Administration on August 24 and set to open in […]

After more than a year of online classes, UWM students are back in person. Maggie Tews was missing campus social connections, and looked to intramural volleyball as a solution.

Matt Tews learned how to work on car engines in high school, an interest that became a necessity growing up but remained a passion.

Chloe Zhao became the first Asian woman to win best director at the Oscars, and the second woman ever to do so.  The 93rd Oscars were held April 25 and with Zhao and her work already winning a combined two Golden Globes, four Critics Choice Awards, and two BAFTAs, this year it was not a […]

Medical Professionals Testify George Floyd’s Death Caused by Interacting with Law Enforcement  Three medical professionals rule George Floyd’s cause of death as a “low level of oxygen”. Physician and pulmonologist Dr. Martin Tobin testified on April 8 that to a degree of medical certainty George Floyd died from a low level of oxygen also known […]

President Joe Biden announced he is assigning Vice President Kamala Harris to learn the root causes of immigration to the U.S.  Biden held his first press conference since taking office and answered questions about immigration, the filibuster, covid-19 vaccinations, China, North Korea, and troops in Afghanistan. Immigration and access to immigration centers were the most […]

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wisconsin) explained how the newest stimulus package will “rescue” Milwaukee citizens as well as give Milwaukee Public Schools funds for increased covid-19 safety precautions. “This is not a stimulus package, this is a rescue package.” said Moore, “Somebody will use their stimulus check to just not get evicted.”  LaToya Dennis from […]

A Wisconsin Judge ruled not to increase Kyle Rittenhouse’s bail after prosecutors alleged Rittenhouse violated his bail agreement by not providing the court with an updated address.   Kenosha circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder also denied the prosecution’s request to issue an arrest warrant for Rittenhouse.  This bond hearing was held virtually on Feb. 11.  Rittenhouse […]