Sharing Secrets and Fears With “That Girl” Posted on November 29, 2014August 9, 2021 by Krista Flentje A group called “I Am That Girl” aims to create a safe haven for young women.
Open Mic Promotes Understanding in Divided City Posted on November 29, 2014August 9, 2021 by Shana Wilson Young poets gathered at a studio on Lisbon Avenue to showcase their talents and find common ground.
Panthers Hope to Keep New Arena Posted on November 29, 2014August 9, 2021 by Nicole Beilke It’s only been six months since the renaming of the U.S. Cellular Arena, but it seems that UWM’s new Panther Arena could be taken away. The Milwaukee Bucks are considering the space for their new home court.
Echo of Poetry at Urban Ecology Center Posted on November 29, 2014August 9, 2021 by Jacob Mouradian Nature inspires local poets at a gathering in Riverside Park.
Mone, Two Outsiders Named Chancellor Finalists Posted on November 19, 2014August 9, 2021 by Sean Cornell The UW System released the names of three finalists for UW-Milwaukee chancellor Wednesday morning – and they are the current interim chancellor and two academic leaders from Missouri and Ohio. The announcement of three names comes as a surprise, as the UW System originally said there were five finalists. This will be the third search […]
Voices of UWM Voters: A Campus Divided Posted on November 14, 2014August 9, 2021 by JAMS 320 fall 2014 reporting class Gov. Scott Walker won the governor’s race on Nov. 4, but how did UW-Milwaukee students vote? A team of student journalists interviewed random UWM students to find out the answer. What they found was a campus divided, mirroring the state’s political divide, despite stereotypes that university students are a monolithic voting group. Some students said […]
Little Goblins Haunt Campus Posted on October 31, 2014August 9, 2021 by Danielle Stobb Halloween is a colorful time on campus and an exciting time for kids. At the UWM Children’s Center, four- and five-year-olds are preparing for a spooktacular holiday.
Students Learn Subtleties of Fresh Midwest Cuisine Posted on July 10, 2014August 9, 2021 by Maggie Wuesthoff A UWM cooking class is teaching students how to create recipes from locally-sourced groceries. Maggie Wuesthoff reports.
Puppy Play Dates are a Yappin’ Good Time Posted on July 10, 2014August 9, 2021 by Thomas Kelly The Wisconsin Humane Society aims to provide dogs with exercise and supervised socialization with a program it calls “Pooch Playtime.” Tom Kelly checked it out.
Marchers Protest Deportation in May Day Rally Posted on May 3, 2014August 10, 2021 by Samantha Tripp A crowd gathered in Milwaukee to protest the deportation of undocumented citizens and what they call the inhuman breakup of families. Samantha Tripp reports.
New Student Constitution in Place Posted on May 2, 2014August 10, 2021 by John Holman The new student Constitution and the new student government political structure both became active May 1. Commissioner Justin Welch has been in the Oversight and Appeals Commission since before the government was disbanded. He said he saw the loopholes in the old Constitution being abused. “In 2009-2010 school year,” he said, “ … eight versions […]
Job Fair Draws Hopeful Students in Hard Times Posted on May 1, 2014August 10, 2021 by Evan Vogel Students were on a hunt at the UWM Union. A job hunt, that is. UWM students carry the highest debt loads, on average, in the UW system, so stakes are high. Evan Vogel reports.