Documentary: “Without Words” Posted on May 21, 2017July 20, 2021 by Allison Steines and Stephen Coss UW-Milwaukee student Allison Steines takes a week long vow of silence in memory of her sister Kaitlyn, who was unable to speak for 13 years. Allison and fellow documentarian Stephen Coss discuss the project in the audio interview below. Then watch the powerful documentary.
Faces of UWM: The Personal Trainer (audio) Posted on May 21, 2017July 20, 2021 by Tamara Jarvi Alissa Krenke transferred to UWM from Colorado, where she honed her skills as a personal trainer.
Documentary: “Young at Art” Posted on May 20, 2017July 20, 2021 by Amanda Becker and Jacob Viaene Student artists from UW-Milwaukee live in elderly care facilities where they put on artistic workshops and build friendships with the residents. Hear more from the documentarians in the podcast below and then watch their amazing video:
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.