The Great Lakes and Climate Change: How Wisconsin Could Become a Climate Refuge Posted on December 17, 2022May 21, 2024 by Callie Donavan Traveling to places like California or Florida for beach vacations is common. Moving to the West or East coasts for warmer weather, small beach towns and coastal culture is understandable. But the recent uptick in wildfires, hurricanes and other extreme weather conditions points to two important questions: Given what we know about climate change, could […]
My Big Fat Serbian Wedding Posted on December 13, 2022September 16, 2023 by Sonia Spitz Olivera Prpa and her daughter, Jelena, tell about Serbian celebrations and why tradition is an essential part of their culture. Sonia Spitz reports.
Journalism Student Asks the Right Questions to Learn Grandmother’s Story Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Angelika Ytuarte Eighty-five-year-old German immigrant Irene Christensen tells her granddaughter about growing up in Europe and moving to the United States during a tumultuous time.
Artist Brings Back Childhood ‘Wonder’ Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Isabella Van Lanen Mother and daughter duo Judy and Bella Van Lanen have always shared a love of music. Naturally, one of Judy’s favorite songs relates to that close-knit relationship.
Holiday Village Celebrates Family Tradition Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Meyshia Lantz Cheyenne Lantz carries on a holiday tradition passed down from her grandmother.
Tech Assistant Keeps JAMS Lab Hummin’ Posted on November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 by Madison Rios Brady Jager walks through day-to-day life as a lab assistant and reflects on what UWM’s program in Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies means to him in his final year as a student.
Clancy and Madison Celebrate State Assembly Wins Posted on November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 by William Koebel Will Koebel captures the election night celebration party of Ryan Clancy and Darrin Madison to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Self-Employed Contractor Likes the Sound of Independence Posted on November 27, 2022September 16, 2023 by Sonia Spitz Jake Spitz, owner of Jake Works LLC, shares his experience of becoming an entrepreneur and why he’s excited for what’s to come.
A Kitty Becomes a Furry Friend Posted on November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 by Meyshia Lantz Adrian Nazario-Valdez went to visit his cousin in 2021, but didn’t expect to be meeting his best friend.
Familiar Routine Starts the Day Off Right Posted on November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 by Angelika Ytuarte Angelika Ytuarte documents the sounds of her mother’s morning routine that starts with three anxious dogs and ends with coffee.
One Song Bridges the Miles Posted on November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by Isabella Van Lanen Aliyah Anderson and her high school best friend, Cora Night-Hamm, live across the country from one another now that they’re adults, but a song reminds them that their bond is everlasting.
Faces of UWM: The Plant Mom Posted on October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 by Maggie Cody Jessica Meyer, a journalism student at UWM, talks about her favorite hobby and what inspired her green thumb.