Back for More Posted on December 18, 2012January 23, 2015 by Benjamin Slane 32-year-old junior Matt Terbeek admits he was a slacker. Now he’s back in school after an 11-year absence, and he’s skeptical.
Tackling College Posted on December 17, 2012January 23, 2015 by Anthony Atkins Sophomore William Bott discovered football and friends at UW-Milwaukee.
Passion for Politics Posted on December 17, 2012January 22, 2015 by Clair Sprenger UWM student Amber Ridgeway immersed herself in the 2012 campaign.
Accent on Soccer Posted on December 17, 2012January 22, 2015 by Michael Bohn James Ashcroft found the right soccer program an ocean away from England.
Road Less Traveled Posted on December 16, 2012January 23, 2015 by Rebecca Wehr Journalism student Ethan Klein is a dedicated runner, finding peace and solitude on the trails along the Milwaukee River.
Who we are (in six words) Posted on October 18, 2012January 22, 2015 by JAMS 204 Fall 2012 UWM journalism students pare it down for six-word memoirs.
Savoring Fine Foods and Stories Posted on August 23, 2012January 23, 2015 by Yuriko Nakazawa Journalism student James Gutierrez works at the Milwaukee restaurant “Braise” with noted chef Dave Swanson. He tells Yuriko Nakazawa he savors every aspect of the job.
Jamming for the Love of It Posted on August 8, 2012January 23, 2015 by Marty LeMense Brian Koceja, a senior at UW-Milwaukee and lead guitarist of local band Stereo Frontier, won’t mind if he doesn’t make it big. He is content recording and producing in his basement, as long as he’s still making music. Marty LeMense produced this audio portrait.
A Lifetime Sport Posted on August 2, 2012January 22, 2015 by Samantha Nash While many 60 year olds are looking forward to a relaxing retirement, Joseph Biebel is running fencing drills with teenagers at the Milwaukee Sport Fencing Academy. Biebel began a life-long career in fencing when he joined a Wauwatosa fencing program as a child in 1968. He has recently assisted in the design of an advanced […]
Pop Idols Posted on June 26, 2012January 23, 2015 by Harrison Turner UWM student Ryan Sugden admits he has a bit of an obsession with pop culture icons like Rihanna and Lady Gaga. However, these artists’ catchy tunes aren’t the only reason for his loyalty. His pop idols have helped him navigate the confusions of life and set his sights for the future. Harrison Turner produced this […]
UW-Milwaukee 101 Posted on June 26, 2012January 23, 2015 by James Gutierrez Chiba, Japan native and exchange student Yuriko Nakazawa tells James Gutierrez she’s taking a crash course in life at UWM.
New Father, Seasoned Rocker Posted on June 26, 2012January 22, 2015 by Lauren Ruka Beatallica bassist Paul Terrien, AKA “Kliff McBurtney,” has survived on music for nearly 30 years. When he’s not touring with his mash-up metal band, the 41-year-old teaches guitar to aspiring rockers. As a fairly new father, Terrien struggles being away from his son, but he makes time to learn from both his little boy and […]