Restaurant Brings Taste of the South to Shorewood Posted on May 18, 2016July 27, 2021 by Tevin Smith Odell and Gloria Robinson have been cooking for over 40 years. They started doing soul food dinners on Fridays, and from there it took off. Tevin Smith has the story.
Stories Close to Home: Love at an Ugly Sweater Party Posted on May 18, 2016July 27, 2021 by Rachel Pagel Rachel Pagel interviews Ryan Hanrahan, her boyfriend of over a year, about how their story began and how their bond remains strong.
Relationships are Focus of Student Musical Posted on May 18, 2016July 29, 2021 by Rachel Pagel The script, music and lyrics of a new musical at the Black Box Theatre in Kenilworth Studios were all products of the imagination of one creative student. Rachel Pagel reports.
Students Not Prepared for Work World, Employers Say Posted on May 18, 2016July 27, 2021 by Darien Yeager Employers at the UWM career fair were eager to speak to students about the opportunities they offer, but they also warned that students may not have the skills they’re looking for. Darien Yeager reports.
High School Students Learn About Devastation of Suicide Posted on May 18, 2016July 27, 2021 by Amanda Watter Suicide survivor Kevin Hines delivered a powerful message of hope to West Bend high schools last Thursday. Suicide awareness and prevention center LiFE OF HOPE invited Hines to speak about his will to live and the importance of educating others about mental illness. Hines had the audience crying and reaching for tissues that were provided […]
Faces of UWM: Small Town to Big City Posted on May 17, 2016July 27, 2021 by Sarah Thomas Going to school in a city like Milwaukee is a big change from small town living in Amberg, Wisconsin. Kaitlin Downs, a recent UWM alum, talks with Sarah Thomas about her own transition.
Home-Schooled Students Share Pros, Cons Posted on May 16, 2016July 29, 2021 by Sarah Thomas Sarah Thomas was home schooled in high school. When she got to college, she found a few classmates who also learned at home growing up.
Sweet Day for Students at Dessert Fest Posted on May 16, 2016July 29, 2021 by Jordan Garcia The International Dessert Competition at UW-Milwaukee is a showcase of local bakers and a place for the community to come together and share culture. Jordan Garcia reports.
Students Produce a Movie with Emphasis on Equality Posted on May 15, 2016July 29, 2021 by Kaliice Walker A new UWM production club, Reel Women, wrapped filming on its first short film. With a mission of spreading equality in the industry, the crew featured an equal number of women and men. The stars of the movie, called Bottleneck, were two female characters – sisters coping with the death of their mother.
Stories Close to Home: A Mother and Son Posted on May 15, 2016July 29, 2021 by Keio Horton My mom always viewed me as a good kid who could do no wrong. But growing up, I felt like I had this bad habit of drawing pictures on the walls of our living room before we actually painted it. But my mom still loved me, regardless.
Transportation at UWM is Focus for Year Ahead Posted on May 15, 2016July 29, 2021 by Matthew Campbell Changes to UWM’s BOSS shuttle service were announced at the UWM Student Association’s “State of the Students” address. Matt Campbell was there.
Milwaukee River Cleanup: Sights and Sounds Posted on May 15, 2016July 29, 2021 by Media Milwaukee staff More than 3,500 volunteers fanned out over miles of the Milwaukee River basin for the 21st Annual Spring River Cleanup. The volunteers worked to remove tons of trash from the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic River watersheds. Armed with audio recorders, journalism students chronicled the cleanup. Brandon Anderegg covered Estabrook Park: Sabrina Johnkins caught up with high school […]