Value Village: A Conclave of Cheap Costs and Culture Posted on December 11, 2014January 22, 2015 by Mac Writt Nuzzled amidst the colorful racks of secondhand clothing, UW-Milwaukee student and avid thrift store shopper Maria Kuck riffles through her finds. Wearing a “Rosie the Riveter” headscarf and bubblegum pink horn-rimmed glasses, she leafs through her cart, proudly pulling out a pair of high-waisted, acid wash blue jeans, a flannel shirt, a chunky red sweater […]
Step by Step, Father and Son Become Father and Daughter Posted on December 10, 2014August 9, 2021 by Sarah DeGeorge Mark DeGeorge has one son, his namesake. That son is transitioning to become his daughter. They talked about how the father-son dynamic shaped their relationship and how a gender transition will change it.
Six-word memoirs – fall 2014 edition Posted on December 9, 2014January 22, 2015 by JAMS 204 fall 2014 Students in JAMS 204 – News Writing and Technology – explore the power of six little words. Produced by Shaquanda Dalton
UWM Planetarium puts on “Constellations of the Zodiac” event Posted on November 30, 2014January 22, 2015 by Stevan Stojanovic For just three dollars, students and the general public viewed a presentation on the various Constellations of the Zodiac, followed by a participatory activity where audience members looked at pictures of the night sky and tried to identify the constellations in the sky, as if they were outside. UWM’s Manfred Olson Planetarium was the sight […]
UWM Science Bag: ‘We Cured Hep C’ Posted on November 30, 2014January 22, 2015 by Katie Eggers It may be a meme, but it’s no joke. A picture of a baby with a smug look on his face, a fist raised in the air and the words ‘We Cured Hep C’ in bold print was the image on the final slide of University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee associate professor David N. Frick’s presentation Nov. […]
Elvis and Betty Boop Star at Milwaukee Rummage Fest Posted on November 30, 2014August 9, 2021 by Amanda Melkonian Vendors and shoppers escaped the cold to browse more than 100 booths at Rummage-A-Rama, an indoor flea market held four times a year at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Wintertime Fresh at Mitchell Park Domes Posted on November 30, 2014August 9, 2021 by Mary Jo Contino Winter isn’t the easiest time to find fresh produce in Wisconsin, except at the Milwaukee County Winter Farmer’s Market, an increasingly popular venue for local farmers.
Astrophysicist Jean Creighton Speaks of Experience On World’s Largest Moving Astronomical Observatory Posted on November 29, 2014January 22, 2015 by Alexander Shun Jean Creighton is an airborne astronomy ambassador. What does an airborne astronomy ambassador do? What does such a title mean exactly? It means that Creighton knows a heck of a lot about physics and space. She says that her love for such fields came at a very young age. Creighton, director of the Manfred Olson […]
In Year of Fraught Police and Citizen Relations, Local Officers Pause to Reflect on the Job Posted on November 29, 2014August 9, 2021 by Zach Mathe Being a police officer is hard. The pressures of anxiety, cynicism, and depression often surround those in the career. But some members of the Oak Creek SWAT Team have learned to accept and overcome these feelings.
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.
Conversations Between Cultures: Program Links International Students with Locals Posted on November 25, 2014January 22, 2015 by Helen Koth Felipe Guilherme Melo is a junior at UW-Milwaukee through the Brazilian Scientific Mobility Program. When he came to America, he didn’t know how to speak much English. “If I wanted to stay here, I had to learn English,” Melo said. “And then I was trying to find ways to learn English faster. And I didn’t […]
MMA Club at UWM Brings Diversity to Campus Posted on November 25, 2014January 22, 2015 by Evan Vogel The Minority Media Association of UW-Milwaukee is a campus club that runs a television program showcasing media diversity. A recent show featured UWM student Geraud Blanks, who helped program the Milwaukee Film Festival’s Black Lens series. Evan Vogel reports for Media Milwaukee.