Immigration Battle is Focus of Protest at Milwaukee’s GOP Debate Posted on December 16, 2015July 30, 2021 by Ean Holtz A coalition of student groups came together to protest the Republican debate at the Milwaukee Theatre. Ean Holtz was there. (We are the people chant) (Begin Background Drumming) Holtz: Hundreds of protestors shut down Kilbourn Avenue as they marched toward the Milwaukee theatre. Protestors held signs saying, “No person is illegal.” “15 and a Union.” and […]
UWM Stories Close to Home: A Grandmother’s Loss, and Pride Posted on December 15, 2015August 3, 2021 by Therese Elkins Dorothy Mrazek celebrated her 80th birthday in fall. She shares stories of life’s ups and downs with her granddaughter, Tess Elkins.
UWM Stories Close to Home: Surprise Baby Posted on December 15, 2015August 3, 2021 by Kaliice Walker Kaliice Walker interviews her mother, Tina Townes, about learning she was pregnant with Kaliice and being a single mother.
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.