UWM Stories Close to Home: Long Love Affair Posted on December 15, 2015August 3, 2021 by Jacob Viaene Dick and Nancy Taplin just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They tell their grandson, Jake Viaene, how they first met and share a few secrets to a long, happy marriage.
UWM Stories Close to Home: Facing a Diagnosis Posted on December 15, 2015August 3, 2021 by Hannah Lipton Hannah Lipton never really talked with her parents about what endometriosis means for her future – until now.
UWM Stories Close to Home: Accent on Mother-Daughter Love Posted on December 15, 2015August 3, 2021 by Tisia Muzinga Tisia Muzinga sat down with her mother, Dr. Annie Kinwa-Muzinga, over Thanksgiving break. They talked about Tisia’s childhood, her goals, and how proud Kinwa-Muzinga is of Tisia.
UWM Stories Close to Home: Brotherly Support Posted on December 15, 2015August 3, 2021 by Dwayne Lee Dwayne Lee’s brother, Eric, has cerebral palsy. He has encouraging advice and insight about his disability.
UWM Stories Close to Home: My Firefighter Friend Posted on December 15, 2015August 3, 2021 by Michael Bourne Michael Bourne and Matt Ziems have been best friends for about 14 years. Matt is at the end of his first year as a Milwaukee firefighter and paramedic. Michael learned what it was like for him to realize his life long dream of becoming a firefighter, and how he handles honor and horror that comes along with […]
UWM Stories Close to Home: Big Girl, Little Girl Posted on December 15, 2015August 3, 2021 by Rebecca Papenthien Kids don’t always make the best interviewees, but Rebecca Papenthien asked her boyfriend’s daughter, Aleya Perera, the right questions. The two have been buddies for most of Aleya’s life.
UWM Stories Close to Home: A Brother’s Trust Posted on December 14, 2015August 3, 2021 by Alexandra Claas Alexandra Claas talks with her brother about growing up together and the transition into becoming more than siblings: best friends.
UWM Stories Close to Home: A Holiday Loss Posted on December 14, 2015August 3, 2021 by Ean Holtz Ean Holtz lost his godfather, Joe Brown, to suicide just before Thanksgiving. Ean talks with Joe’s brother, Dave, about their shared loss.
UWM Students Protest Milwaukee GOP Debate Posted on December 5, 2015August 3, 2021 by Ean Holtz A coalition of student groups came together to voice opposition to Republican policies at the Milwaukee Theatre. Ean Holtz reports.
Dead Man’s Carnival Brings Craziness to Miramar Posted on December 5, 2015August 3, 2021 by Leah Mailloux Freaks and geeks from across the nation come came to watch and perform in the largest live music variety show in the Midwest. Dead Man’s Carnival is a Milwaukee-based vaudevillian, circus and burlesque show that can be seen every month at the Miramar Theatre. Leah Mailloux reports.
Legos Relieve Stress, Build Creativity on Campus Posted on December 5, 2015August 3, 2021 by Geaneth Garcia Students ditched the books and picked up a few Legos at Sandburg Hall in a building competition sponsored by the Student Housing Administrative Council (SHAC). Geaneth Garcia stopped by.
Motorcycle Ministry Spreads Hope on a Harley Posted on December 5, 2015August 3, 2021 by Katarina Vergara Every week, motorcyclists ride through the streets of Milwaukee hoping to inspire the community. Katarina Vergara reports.