New Composting Program Turns Campus Food Scraps Into Rich Soil Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Jessica Gatzow UW-Milwaukee students are helping turn food waste into nutrient-rich soil. A new composting program called Panther Pails brings food scraps to the Sandburg Gardens Hoop House. Jessica Gatzow reports.
Tinker Lab Promotes Creativity and Laughter for Kids and Grownups Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Nicholaus Wiberg In Greendale, Erin Dummert owns Field Workshop, a tinker lab and do-it-yourself maker space. Her official title is Chief Tinkerer, and her space is open for creative projects, painting classes, home school enrichment and art-themed parties. Nicholaus Wiberg checked it out.
Urban Garden Center Carries on Family Traditions Posted on December 16, 2021December 27, 2021 by Cecelia Stocker Kellner Greenhouses is a garden store and nursery in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood, and they’re busy during the holiday season. Cece Stocker talked with owners KC and Kelly Crawford, and listened in on the sounds of the season.
Low Stakes, Big Fun for Campus Volleyball Team Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Margaret Tews After more than a year of online classes, UWM students are back in person. Maggie Tews was missing campus social connections, and looked to intramural volleyball as a solution.
Sound of Guitar Brings Warmth to Student Union Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Lauren Clausing Lauren Clausing talks to guitar player Kieran Porter about his passion for music and the city, as he busks in the UW-Milwaukee Student Union.
Brothers Put in Work to Create a Podcast About Video Games Posted on December 16, 2021December 21, 2021 by Kassie Rotz The 2020 pandemic encouraged many Americans to socialize with others by expressing what they have to say through podcasts. Kassie Rotz talked with her two brothers about what this process looked like for them.
UWM Students Find a Refuge at Campus Rec Center Posted on December 16, 2021January 7, 2022 by Christopher Lee UW-Milwaukee seniors reflect on their time at the Klotsche Center. Christopher Lee reports.
Waukesha Residents Recall Surreal Parade Tragedy, and Work to Move Ahead Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Liam O'Donnell Waukesha is learning to cope after a Christmas tradition was tragically tarnished.
Saint Paul, Minn. Knows How to Celebrate Winter Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Katherine Vento Karen Vento, a lifelong Saint Paul resident, unpacks Saint Paul Winter Carnival collectables as she reminisces about the elaborate history of the cold-weather festival in her favorite city.
Waukesha Community Mourns, Reflects on Parade Tragedy Posted on December 12, 2021December 13, 2021 by Brady Jager On November 21, Waukesha parade-goers watched in horror as an SUV plowed into crowds of marchers and onlookers. Six people were killed and dozens more injured. Now, the community is finding ways to move forward. Brady Jager reports.
Holiday Hustle and Bustle on Display at Makers Market Posted on December 11, 2021December 11, 2021 by Krista Michels In the excitement of the holiday season, Milwaukee residents gather at Discovery World to enjoy the Milwaukee Makers Market.
Teaching is Harder Now. One Dedicated Educator Tells How She Handles it. Posted on December 11, 2021December 12, 2021 by Lauren Breunig Debra Breunig has taught English for 25 years. The high school teacher reflects on how teaching has changed, both in the classroom and in what it means to her. Lauren Breunig reports.