Articles by Natalie Chudzik

waiting for Mother Nature. At Crystal Ridge, crews are working around the clock to build winter from the ground up; one snow gun at a time. Natalie Chudzik tells us more.

Temperatures across the Midwest have been warmer than average at this time of year. Milwaukee experienced record high temperatures in the 80s this October, when many would begin to expect falling leaves and apple cider. Media Milwaukee’s Natalie Chudzik explores how locals are adjusting to the warmer temperatures.

Following historic flooding in Southeastern Wisconsin, Media Milwaukee checks in with Muskego resident Scott Meyers, who shares his experience with the floods and what he’s learned while recovering from them. Natalie Chudzik has the story.

The Trump administration’s proposed funding cuts for university research and the National Weather Service have left Atmospheric Science majors uncertain about their futures. Natalie Chudzik talks with local weather forecasters and students to learn about the impact of the cuts.

As Joelle Bowman prepares for life after college, she talks about the steps that have influenced her career choice.

Amber Martinez was a competitive figure skater as a teenager. The death of her grandmother took a significant toll on her well-being causing her to gain 120 lbs during her figure skating career. Martinez struggled with her image, until at 17 years old, she chose to hold herself accountable and invested in a gym membership […]

Gabrielle Davis, 23, is a fourth-year marketing major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Aware of the tension of this election, Davis says that the vote shouldn’t be a difficult decision for many people. Decided on her presidential pick, she’s frustrated by constant advocacy for the candidates. Natalie Chudzik: How do you feel about the election […]

At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the Manfred Olson Planetarium stands with various astronomy shows open to the public. The planetarium offers a variety of shows throughout the year ranging from creepy adventures through space, star significance for indigenous cultures, and even colorful Northern Lights displays. As the engagement team for the planetarium Ashley Harrison, Britain […]