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.
A Time to Reflect on Why We Travel Posted on May 18, 2020May 19, 2020 by Max Mitchelson Since the coronavirus started making people’s worlds much smaller, Max Mitchelson has been exploring other places via virtual travel and his friends’ stories.
Food-Sharing Ministry Born of Hard Times Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Robert Zwaska A Milwaukee man credits God for his journey from drugs and alcohol to leading a unique food program. Chris Capper talks with Bob Zwaska about his mission. To learn more, visit https://www.jomministry.org.
Fiction: A Summer of Heat Posted on May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 by Amanda Niebauer Summer in Phillips, Wisconsin, is filled with lemonade, sun and small-town gossip about who caught the biggest fish. For Tabitha and her best friend, Allison, summer is also the perfect time for revenge.
Friends Get Out for Some Fresh Air and ‘Frolfing’ Posted on May 14, 2020August 31, 2020 by Grayson Sewell During the pandemic, one group of friends is finding a way to enjoy each other’s company and stay active by disc golfing west of Waukesha. Grayson Sewell went along.
The Once-in-a-Lifetime Companion Was a Blue Bicycle Posted on May 14, 2020August 31, 2020 by Joseph Arnold UWM Student Joe Arnold recounts his final bittersweet bike ride through the city of Milwaukee before leaving for college.
A Close Look At Lorde’s Sophomore Album, “Melodrama” Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by Mitchell Stewart Since its 2017 release, Lorde’s album Melodrama has garnered praise from critics and fans alike. Mitchell Stewart tells what it means to him.
Strange Times for this ‘Stranger Things’ Artist Posted on May 13, 2020December 17, 2022 by Rachel Robinson In the midst of a global pandemic, an artist for the hit TV show Stranger Things is working from home. He tells his sister about life on and off the set.
“My Mind is in Panama”: Immigrants Face Hardships in Lockdown Posted on May 13, 2020August 31, 2020 by Everett Eaton During the pandemic, three immigrants in a range of situations find that family means the most to them.
Favorite Song is a Salute to Mom Posted on May 13, 2020August 31, 2020 by Alyssa Mendez Eric Johnson says the song ‘Hey Mama’ by Kayne West perfectly describes his feelings for his mom.