“You have leaders that think it’s fake and there’s nothing going on, and you have leaders saying there is something going on.” Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Niko Barrientos Mary Barrientos works at a small business in Elm Grove. Over the last two years, she has learned a lot about the impact of misinformation on her and the local community. Mary reflects on the misinformation and division surrounding controversial topics like Covid-19 and says the situation has left her frustrated. Niko: Can you tell […]
“You can definitely see the split and divide in Fond du Lac County.” Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Samantha Blackstad Lisa Blackstad, 48, has been a server her whole life, both in California and Wisconsin, working with her mom at Marie Calanders in California, to working at Fish Company. Once she moved to Wisconsin, she started working at a supper club and eventually landed a job at a small diner, the Eden Grill in Fond […]
“I believe people should be vaccinated if that’s the choice they want to make. I am vaccinated but it came across a little controlling.” Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Brant Vistain Brooke Vistain is a nursing student at Bellin College. She talks with Brant Vistain about her experiences during the pandemic, being required to get the vaccine, and misinformation in the health field. Brant Vistain: I’m with my sister Brooke who is currently a nursing student, Brooke would you like to introduce yourself quick? Brook Vistaine: […]
“It’s really easy for you to be like, ‘Oh this is just a joke.'” Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Madeline Kilgore Cassandra Kilgore is a 26-year-old woman who manages the dining room in a small, family-owned breakfast restaurant in the heart of the tourist town, Wisconsin Dells. She has worked in the food service industry since she was 14 years old and has recently had to navigate through effects of misinformation in her work life, and […]
“I think there’s quite a few people that are mistrusting of doctors, and even our own doctors.” Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Blake Przesmicki Diane Leveille is a Registered Nurse at the Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Gastrointestinal Lab in Milwaukee. She recalls her experience with COVID-19 at the lab and how it affected the staff, as well as her experience with medical misinformation and how the internet has affected her job and patients. Diane Leveille: My name is Diane […]
“There is a divided line between workers who choose to not take the vaccine versus who favors wanting everyone to take the vaccine.” Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Joel Velez Francisco Velez, a 50-year-old man is a current medical coverage and food stamp program case worker for the state of Illinois. He had started to work for the state of Illinois when the COVID-19 pandemic had begun. During the time of uncertainty, Mr. Velez has found his work experience as a case worker had been […]
“We have gotten to the point where we cannot be around each other because it is not a healthy environment.” Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Sierra Radler Aleksandra Miladinovic, 26, is a graduate student from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She was an essential worker at Target when the COVID-19 pandemic began and has been affected by the spread of misinformation in relation to her uncle and aunt. She speaks with Sierra Radler about the struggles of her relationship with family members affected […]
“We even had a few patients who joked about how hospitals intentionally kill people to make more space for patients with Covid-19.” Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Joel Velez Destiny Williams, 26, is a fourth-year student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She was a recent college transfer student from Kansas State University when the COVID-19 pandemic began. She has started as a sport medicine intern and notices a shift in work dynamics between her coworkers and patients. Joel Velez: How would you describe the […]
“One of the challenges is separating opinion from science. In my view, science is science, and it is proven.” Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Natalie Hey Sheri Hey has been a nurse for 28 years. She has worked a number of jobs, but nothing compared to the struggles of nursing during a pandemic. Sheri discusses the various responsibilities of her roles in a school district and her struggles with misinformation during a pandemic. Natalie Hey: If you could start by introducing […]
“Okay, you want to get your information from Snapchat? Go right ahead.” Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Natalie Hey Greg Hey is a middle school teacher in Burridge, Illinois. He has been a teacher for 27 years and has dealt with nothing that compares to the struggles of Covid and misinformation in his classroom. Natalie Hey: can you introduce yourself? Greg Hey: Hey, I’m Greg Hey I am a sixth-grade science teacher at Gower […]
From Popsicle Stick Creations to Intricate Embroidery Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 by Brianna Schubert Brianna Schubert sits down with her younger sister, Brooke, to talk about Brooke’s lifelong love of crafting.
Colorful Hmong Traditions Shine at New Year’s Celebration Posted on December 16, 2021May 12, 2022 by Nkaujoua Xiong The Hmong community gathered at Sheboygan North High School to celebrate the new year. Nkaujoua Xiong was there.