Dogs + Candy Cane Lane? It’s a Magical Combo Posted on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 by Allison Peoples The Lucky Mutts Dog Rescue held a Merry Christ-Mutts event at Milwaukee’s favorite place for holiday lights. Pups waiting for a new home got lots of attention. Allison Peoples reports.
With a Few Changes, Exercise Continues on Campus Posted on December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 by Brianna Schubert Back in Spring, gyms and workout facilities were shut down across the country. UW-Milwaukee’s UREC and the Klotsche Center were no different. UREC has worked to create virtual and in-person spaces for students to keep working out throughout the semester. Brianna Schubert reports.
Fighting for Climate Change Justice on Milwaukee’s North Side Posted on December 14, 2020September 20, 2021 by Jessica Gatzow In a city where trees seem to line every block and many communities enjoy a public park, the north side of Milwaukee appears to have been left behind. Weeds rise through the cracks of concrete remains, and empty industrial buildings tower like ghosts over the Century City Business Park. Heading down North Avenue through the […]
UWM Bands Keep Making Music During Covid-19 Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Jessica Gatzow The pandemic presents unique challenges and changes for band ensembles. UW-Milwaukee musicians are adjusting to safety precautions so they can rehearse together in person.
Student Approaches to Online Classes Vary During Pandemic Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Samuel Dehring Some students embrace their online studies, some complain but find ways to adapt, and other take a break from school.
Millennial and Gen Z Voters Increase Their Political Influence Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Daniel King Millennials came of age during the Great Recession, while Gen Zers have been challenged by COVID-19 and its reshaping of the social, political and economic landscapes. But both these generations find their political influence growing.
Computer Connections are Frustrating for Student Groups Posted on October 29, 2020November 2, 2020 by Hannah Borchert It’s hard for college students to be social—and socially distant—during a pandemic. Communicating virtually is one way to stay connected, but it has its flaws.
Reflections on a Pandemic Posted on October 14, 2020July 16, 2024 by JAMS 204 fall 2020 Journalism students practice interviewing and audio editing by talking with friends and loved ones about their lives in 2020.
Educators Create New Routines for Students at Home Posted on May 26, 2020August 31, 2020 by Tanasia Shaw Milwaukee educators have been guiding students and navigating big changes in education since schools closed in March. Tanasia Shaw reports.
Milwaukee Nurses Remain on Front Lines During Pandemic Posted on May 19, 2020August 31, 2020 by Thomas Hoffman Day after day, Milwaukee nurses are on the front lines in the Wisconsin city hardest hit by Covid-19. Tom Hoffman reports.
Video Games Strengthen a Fragile Bond for Sisters Stuck at Home Posted on May 18, 2020August 31, 2020 by Payton Bachochin When her classes suddenly moved online, UW-Milwaukee student Payton Bachochin reluctantly returned home to Illinois. Since then, she and younger sister, Tenley, have been playing nostalgic video games from their childhood.
Virtual Dance Class is a Refuge for Milwaukee Boy Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Daniel Valadez-Reyes 11-year-old Jesus Vallafana’s Mexican Folklore dance class has moved online, but it’s still a bright spot during long days of quarantine. Jesus’s cousin, Daniel Valdez-Reyes, asked him about it.