Return to Detroit Home is Bittersweet Posted on May 20, 2017July 20, 2021 by Logan Scheuer You can go home again, but should you? Over spring break, my Dad and I went back home to Michigan. We lived in Detroit during the ‘90s when I was a little kid, so we visited the old neighborhood. I sat down with my Dad to talk about how we got to Detroit in the first place, […]
Open Mic Night Funds Scholarships for Puerto Rican Students Posted on May 20, 2017July 20, 2021 by Adriana Ramirez The National Conference of Puerto Rican Women (NACOPRW) hosted its first open mic night for their community in the newly built Urban Ecology Center-Menomonee Valley Branch. Adriana Ramirez reports.
Students Plan, Curate Experimental Film Fest Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Hugo Ljungbäck UW-Milwaukee film students spent spring semester organizing the Milwaukee Underground Film Festival, a student-run showcase of experimental film work. The festival unspooled in April, but how did it all come together? Hugo Ljungbäck reports.
Bucks View Playoffs as Learning Experience Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Ninia Linero The Milwaukee Bucks played the Toronto Raptors today at home in Game 6 of the playoffs. Ninia Linero reports.
SpikeBall is Addictive Pastime for Players Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Marty LeMense SpikeBall may not be the most popular game in Milwaukee, but one group of friends just can’t get enough. They play at Baran Park in Bayview at least once a week. Marty LeMense joined in.
Welcoming Spring with a Trip to the Zoo Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Alissa Krenke With summertime approaching in Milwaukee County, many people are flocking to the zoo to enjoy the animals foreign to Wisconsin. The warm breeze and sunny skies make the zoo a perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Alissa Krenke reports.
Juggling the Roles of Student and Parent Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Chardanay Hunt Si’Errah Murphy, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is a full time mommy and student. Chardanay Hunt reports on the joys and challenges for this young mother.
Audio Fiction: A Handwritten Note and a Desperate Search Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Sarah Kotlan What started as a normal day in class for Lucas turns into a race to find the author of an anonymous letter he finds taped to his desk. Will the writer’s cry for help be heard?
Dogs Help Student Stress Melt Away Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by James Strebe The Golda Meir Library welcomed a handful of therapy dogs from the Health Heelers organization in preparation for finals week. Students took pictures, asked questions and gave the animals a lot of affection. James Strebe reports.
Volunteers Tackle Trash in Milwaukee River Basin Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Rebeka Schmieder Over 4,000 volunteers flooded the Milwaukee River basin for the 22nd Annual Spring River Cleanup April 22. Volunteers armed with bags and gloves helped pick up trash at one of 50 clean-up sites along the river. Milwaukee Riverkeepers hosted the event for the seventh season in a row. Rebeka Schmieder was there.
Urban Ecology Center Gets Earth Day Boost Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by John Gomes Hundreds of volunteers came out to the Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park on Saturday to celebrate Earth Day. They picked up trash, tended to gardens and helped mulch. John Gomes reports.
Bike Messenger Subculture Thrives in Milwaukee Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Jordan Garcia Forward Courier is a bike messenger service in Milwaukee. Their employees deliver food from restaurants and stores like Bel Air Cantina and Whole Foods. The lifestyle is busy, but rewarding for the right type of person. Jordan Garcia reports.