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.
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 […]