Why do African-American Voters Feel They’re Being Taken for Granted?

Wisconsin is a red state for the first time since 1984 and this year’s election saw its lowest number of ballots cast in 16 years. Low-income neighborhoods like those in the center of Milwaukee were major contributors. Tucked behind a gas station, on the corner of Capitol and 20th, is Mr. Perkins. It’s a neighborhood […]

Is UWM Ready to Handle an Attack?

How prepared are UWM students and staff in the event of an active shooter on campus? The recent attack at Ohio State University has universities questioning their plans. Ariel Goronja reports.

Climbing Aboard the Trump Train… or Staying Home

Students’ choices on election day fueled Donald Trump’s surprise win in Wisconsin. Journalism students fanned out to ask what motivated young people, or turned them off. Wisconsinites overwhelmingly voted Republican for the first time in a presidential election since 1984. Evan Casey reports. In Milwaukee county, nearly 50,000 fewer votes were cast in 2016 than in […]