.zipbomb Posted on December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 by William Stauber Soik In this short documentary, Bill Stauber introduces us to Madison-based band .zipbomb. While it is a small band, they are planning to perform at a show on December 29th. The band’s weeknight rehearsals, which run for nearly three hours, help them find the things that work, the ones that don’t, and the places they need […]
Most UWM Student Association Seats are Unfilled, Leaving Big Decisions to a Handful of Reps Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by William Stauber Soik In early December, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Association, UWM’s student government, held its last meeting of the semester. It was in a meeting room with a maximum capacity of 16. Senators followed parliamentary procedures as they voted on legislation and appointments that impact the university and how students’ money is spent. But only three […]
“I’d rather ‘waste’ my vote than vote for somebody who doesn’t support my ideals.” Posted on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 by William Stauber Soik Riley Koeppel is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursuing a major in history and a minor in communication. After they graduate in 2026, they hope to find a job in museum archiving or curation. With the 2024 election less than two weeks away, Koeppel said they intend to vote for Cornel West over […]
“We are the only home close to the lake that is actually publicly accessible.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by William Stauber Soik Rheta Matsumoto is the Membership and Visitor Services Manager at the Villa Terrace Museum. The museum, which offers a hilltop view of Lake Michigan, is nestled in what was historically known as the “Gold Coast” neighborhood in Milwaukee. In addition to participating in Doors Open Milwaukee, Villa Terrace was also celebrating the building’s 100th year […]