Student Approaches to Online Classes Vary During Pandemic Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Samuel Dehring Some students embrace their online studies, some complain but find ways to adapt, and other take a break from school.
Computer Connections are Frustrating for Student Groups Posted on October 29, 2020November 2, 2020 by Hannah Borchert It’s hard for college students to be social—and socially distant—during a pandemic. Communicating virtually is one way to stay connected, but it has its flaws.
Midterm Reviews Reveal Challenging Times for Students, Instructors Posted on October 28, 2020October 30, 2020 by Ty McNulty Midterm results are generally the way that students, staff and the university review the progress of the school year so far. This year is no different, but the reviews being done are in some cases atypical compared to previous years. The common grade and progress reports are being conducted. However, recently completed and not yet […]
Video Games Strengthen a Fragile Bond for Sisters Stuck at Home Posted on May 18, 2020August 31, 2020 by Payton Bachochin When her classes suddenly moved online, UW-Milwaukee student Payton Bachochin reluctantly returned home to Illinois. Since then, she and younger sister, Tenley, have been playing nostalgic video games from their childhood.
Virtual Dance Class is a Refuge for Milwaukee Boy Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Daniel Valadez-Reyes 11-year-old Jesus Vallafana’s Mexican Folklore dance class has moved online, but it’s still a bright spot during long days of quarantine. Jesus’s cousin, Daniel Valdez-Reyes, asked him about it.
A Time to Reflect on Why We Travel Posted on May 18, 2020May 19, 2020 by Max Mitchelson Since the coronavirus started making people’s worlds much smaller, Max Mitchelson has been exploring other places via virtual travel and his friends’ stories.
Food-Sharing Ministry Born of Hard Times Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Robert Zwaska A Milwaukee man credits God for his journey from drugs and alcohol to leading a unique food program. Chris Capper talks with Bob Zwaska about his mission. To learn more, visit https://www.jomministry.org.
Soundscapes: Listening in a Pandemic Posted on April 19, 2020January 23, 2025 by Media Milwaukee staff After the UW-Milwaukee campus shut down, Audio Storytelling students had to figure out new ways to record and edit from home. As a test run, they wandered their cities, towns and neighborhoods, listening more closely than usual.
Shaving Away Dysphoria: How Hair Expresses Gender Posted on March 19, 2020August 31, 2020 by Payton Bachochin Two UW-Milwaukee students who identify as nonbinary do their own hair at home, giving them agency over their gender dysphoria.
The Beauty of Breakfast for Lunch Posted on March 18, 2020August 31, 2020 by Amanda Niebauer Amanda Niebauer’s class assignment was to weave together an audio interview with sounds of her subject doing something we can hear. Turns out Amanda’s father, Kevin, was a high-quality interviewee. He enjoys several things about making hash browns: the family tradition, the time he gets to spend with his kids, and all the butter.
A Punny Day in the Life of a Campus Tour Guide Posted on March 18, 2020August 31, 2020 by Elizabeth Allen UW-Milwaukee Campus Ambassador Ryan Marincic works to make her campus tours informational and fun.
A Great Cup of Coffee, Step by Step Posted on March 2, 2020May 26, 2020 by Alyssa Mendez Gloria Feliciano reveals her key steps to making a perfect cup of coffee in the morning.