Former Student Reflects on Challenges for Native Americans in College

Born and raised in Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation near Hayward, Wis., Billyjack Parent, 24, graduated from UWM in 2020 with a degree in Japanese Language and a minor in Political Science. He currently is enrolled in a Stanford postgraduate program and lives with his brother in Ann Arbor, Mich.  Q: For those who don’t have […]

Volunteers Tackle Invasive Species at the Urban Ecology Center

On the last day of Earth Week, volunteers walked the woods of Riverside Park to remove some of the spring’s most common invasive species, preventing them from spreading further through the area. Spending a morning weeding seems like a small task, but can leave a big impact on Milwaukee’s biodiversity, which helps keep the land […]

Dog Training Takes Commitment from Owners and Pups

The perspective of a dog is often overlooked when a people are considering a new pet to add to the family. Thoughts about how cute a dog looks often overshadow the consideration of the type of lifestyle the dog requires. Aley Horner, 22, understands the importance of learning about different canine communication styles. She is […]

Dollywood Fans Adjust to Covid Changes

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The line of guests waiting to ride Lighting Rod, a 1950s-era roller coaster, wrapped around gift shops and food stands in Dollywood’s vintage-themed Jukebox Junction area, just 15 minutes after the park’s opening on April 23. Among those anticipating a daring thrill on the wooden-and-steel-hybrid ride, Sydney Held, 24, and Amy […]

Lessons Learned in 2020

Simon Armstrong, 20, is a psychology major at UW-Platteville. Armstrong was born and raised in Rockford, Ill. on the west side of the city. He was top ten in his class at Guilford High School. Armstrong is a free thinker who says what’s on his mind. In his free time, he likes to go on […]

Back in the Gym

Ryan Powers started working for Xperience Fitness in Suamico, Wis., 10 months ago, when gyms started opening back up. He worked his way to general manager at Xperience in Waukesha, Wis. after starting as a front desk worker. Q-Joe Eisenman: What brought you to Xperience Fitness? A-Ryan Powers: I knew that the gyms were starting […]