Dad Has Unique Perspective On Airline Controversies Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Geaneth Garcia Fiascoes on airplanes are hardly uncommon — but they have been receiving increased attention in recent months. Gigi Garcia sits down with her dad to discuss how these incidents affect him as an American Airlines employee.
Small-Scale Art Has Big Impact Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Rashaud Foster Milwaukee art lovers attended Var Gallery’s intimate 30x30x30 exhibit. Viewers arrived ready to view, critique, and embrace art. Rashaud Foster reports.
Monsters and Music Mix in Student Production Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Jenna Buege UW-Milwaukee film and puppetry students are working on a musical called “Angelaaa.” Jenna Buege reports.
Planned Parenthood Advocates Fear Budget Cuts Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Amanda Becker Planned Parenthood has long been the source of political disagreement because some of their clinics provide abortion services. Now, the Trump administration is threatening to cut funding. Amanda Becker reports.
Years Later, a Friend Reflects on Loss Posted on May 15, 2017July 21, 2021 by David Watters On May 9, 2008, my best friend Andrew Bond lost his battle with heroin addiction at just 21 years old. I sat down with Andrew’s mother for the first time in nine years.
A Diagnosis Inspires a Career Posted on May 1, 2017July 21, 2021 by Zari Blackmon UWM student Kourtney Scroggins shares her most devastating life experience, and how it inspired her to study early childhood education.
UWM Coffee with a Cop Helps Break Down Barriers with Students Posted on April 18, 2017July 21, 2021 by Ariel Goronja Sandburg Hall residents were greeted with coffee, cookies and cops on a recent Wednesday night, as the UW-Milwaukee Police Department hosted its semi-annual “Coffee with a Cop” event to promote goodwill, educate students, and address citizen concerns. “There is no agenda or speeches at an event like this,” said Officer Craig Rafferty, who helps coordinate […]
UW-Milwaukee’s Pow Wow Has Deep American Indian Roots Posted on April 8, 2017July 21, 2021 by Ed Makowski Dancers at the 39th Annual UWM Autumn Pow Wow circled the floor amidst a stunning aural tapestry of drumming and singing. With their regalia generously adorned with metal ornaments, dancers clanged and shucked to the their individual rhythms. At times one could see four generations dancing together, grandparents in the same circle where young children […]
Sylville Smith Death Aftermath: A Cry for Change Posted on February 10, 2017July 21, 2021 by Jakayla Phillips Two days prior to Sylville Smith’s death, Thaddeus Ashford, his cousin, said that he saw Smith for the last time. He said Smith was in a car with four tinted windows, so at first, he didn’t know who was in the vehicle. Smith was also wearing shades, as seen on many of his pictures posted […]
Sounds of the March Posted on February 1, 2017July 21, 2021 by Amanda Becker The “Women’s March on Madison” was one of hundreds of marches that took place on Saturday January 21st in response to Donald Trump’s first day as the 45th president of the United States. In Washington and around the world, millions of advocates for women and minority rights took to streets to demonstrate.
Faces of UWM: The Skateboarder Posted on December 23, 2016July 23, 2021 by John Fennimore Harald Reynolds started out with cheap skateboards 13 years ago, but he’s traded up since.
Faces of UWM: The Music Collector Posted on December 23, 2016July 23, 2021 by Jake Beckman Andrew Boldt has hundreds of CDs and record albums from the 60s, 70s and 80s.