Articles by Sky Abner

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – On Oct. 26, at the 47th ASEAN Summit, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia’s prime ministers shook hands with U.S. President Donald Trump after they agreed to a peaceful ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia’s escalating tension around their border. Just this week, Thailand and Cambodia’s century-old dispute erupted again, two weeks after they signed the […]

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee International Committee approved a new student exchange agreement with a South Korean university on Dec. 4, as members discussed how the campus is addressing the nationwide decline in international student enrollment. The committee met on Thursday at 9 a.m. in Garland 104 and on Microsoft Teams to review a proposed bilateral exchange […]

When Maya Abner attended Beyoncé’s Renaissance world tour, the stadium glowed like a metallic runway. Well-dressed fans sashayed into the venue in chrome-colored clothing covered in rhinestones, diamonds and silver that mirrored the album’s house and ballroom influences. According to Abner, who spent weeks designing and hand-bedazzling a custom corset for the show, watching thousands […]

Once the most chaotic shopping day of the year, Black Friday in 2025 has transformed into something far different than what we remember.

While fall settles over UWM, the campus fills with the familiar shuffle of students layered in hoodies and jackets. As we adjust to the temperature, wildlife moves with the season, too. Squirrels sprint across pavement, deer cut through neighborhood parks, and smaller animals rush to prepare for winter. This year, like many before it, that […]

College students worry that the loss of food assistance would make it harder to afford both groceries and their education as Wisconsin challenges the Trump-era SNAP cuts. With Thanksgiving just days away, Jadah Webb isn’t planning a big dinner; she’s hoping she’ll have enough to make one at all. The 22-year-old Mount Mary University student […]

Between the sound of the rain and the scratch of her pen, Pamela Abner reminisces on the thoughts and process of her book, Eyes Behind My Back.

Fans look forward to massive tours from pop, rock, and metal icons, including Conan Gray, 5SOS, Foo Fighters, Bon Jovi, and Iron Maiden. 2026 is set to be a great year for pop, rock, and metal fans, with several major artists having announced tours across arenas and stadiums worldwide. Fans can rejoice as the rock […]

Some songs find you at just the right moment. For Maya and Simon, it was “A Sunday Kind of Love” by Etta James. This Media Milwaukee podcast episode reveals a tender relationship fueled by a special song.

The line wrapped around the block outside Unfinished Legacy’s shop with a feeling of anticipation on 414 Day. A mix of families, curious individuals and fashion lovers stood ready to celebrate Milwaukee through its local style. I was handed a raffle ticket for a free printed shirt, and when I finally stepped in, was hit […]

Lauren Tracy, a 21-year-old junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is passionate about education and politically engaged in shaping the country’s future. Pursuing a double major in elementary and middle school education with concentrations in science and American Sign Language, she aspires to become a teacher. However, with the results of the 2024 election, she […]