Feature Stories

Demonta Reed, 21, is a Black male who is also a member of the LGBTQ community. He is unfamiliar with the vast number of resources in Milwaukee that address the HIV epidemic in the gay Black community. Reed’s understanding largely comes from his cisgender older brother, who learned about HIV from other family members. Reed’s […]

Peter Mathu has been into video games for most of his life. Now, as a student at UW-Milwaukee, he serves as the esports program manager, where it is his job to help other students experience their favorite games. Mathu uses his passion for games to organize events and tournaments for the Esports Lounge in UWM’s […]

Brad Schlaikowski has worked and fought for his community’s survival for over a decade. “Leave us alone,” said Schlaikowski. “Just leave the kids alone.” Schlaikowski owns Wisconsin’s first and only LGBTQ+ group home for at-risk youth. Just over a decade ago, he worked in a corporate office, but after fostering and adopting his daughter, one […]

Jaden Siegel does a quick check-up on his personal vehicle, putting to practice some of the things he has learned as an aspiring mechanic.

Dr. Rima Mounsef of Countrywide Smiles in Annawan, Ill. shares her passion for dental hygiene and the connection she builds with patients in a small community, all while cleaning her patient’s teeth.

Roommates Natalie Powers and Madison Bomkamp describe their beloved cats, Frankie and Bonnie, and give a step-by-step on how to feed the kitties.

Nick Kizewski is a retro gamer and connoisseur who takes his passion to the next level by sharing his love of old games, family, friends and beer at his neighborhood arcade bar: Up-Down.

Andrew Wielebski never knew he would get into bowling at such a young age, but now, bowling has become a staple in his life. In this interview, listen to some of Andrew’s bowling skills as he talks about how he has embraced the family business.

Marlo Aaron discovered community through dillydallying — meandering with no clear end.

Anthony Poledica’s love for Oakland Gyros is much more than the food; it’s also the vibes, childhood nostalgia and great memories he’s had there as an adult.

Marcos Avila shares a vulnerable period of his life that can be tied back to this song.