Relationships are Focus of Student Musical

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.

High School Students Learn About Devastation of Suicide

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

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.

Sweet Day for Students at Dessert Fest

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

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

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.

Milwaukee River Cleanup: Sights and Sounds

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 […]