Native Land and the White Man: A Waitress in the Middle Posted on May 15, 2023August 23, 2023 by Anna Gipple Meghan Combs (Valliere), 30, is a waitress and bartender at Black Bear Bar in Minocqua, Wisconsin and Slo’s Pub in Woodruff, Wisconsin. For the entirety of her life, Combs has moved in and around the towns of Arbor Vitae, Woodruff, Minocqua and Lac du Flambeau. Throughout her three years working at the Black Bear Bar, […]
Living in Two Worlds Posted on May 15, 2023August 23, 2023 by Brian Kohr LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wisconsin — In life, many people find themselves at the crossroads of multiple identities through their beliefs, culture, heritage, and history. Often, these factors can lead to a struggle in defining personal identity and what it means to be an individual but also part of a larger human family. The tribal members […]
Barricades Lead to Facebook Battles Posted on May 15, 2023August 23, 2023 by Mackenzie Krueger Dave Kivet owns land on Lac du Flambeau. He is active in the community. “I have a property that has been barricaded. I’ve lived there for eight years now,” he said. “I think the barricades are a pretty aggressive act from the tribe. I don’t like it. I think it’s a tactic, and I don’t […]
MPS Work Program for Students with Disabilities Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Miles Verban Many students in Milwaukee Public Schools are focused on what their next steps will be after high school, which includes valuable work experience they can use when they graduate. Deandre Ray, a senior at the Milwaukee School of the Arts, is no different and has plans after graduation. “I want to go to Sheperds College […]
In Chicago, Groups Gather to Address Food Justice Posted on May 8, 2023May 10, 2023 by Nicholaus Wiberg The Chicago food justice community address food sovereignty, waste reduction, Green Ramadan and public land access for growing food.
Creative Bartender Makes Memorable ‘Patio Pounders’ Posted on April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 by Henry Morgan Von Trier bar manager Patrick Murphy talks through the process of coming up with original cocktails as the bar rolls out their summer menu.
Ravioli and Garlic Butter, with a Little Help from Zuzu Posted on April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 by Sonnet Bayer Megan Nelsen-Bayer cooks a healthy meal for her family after a long workday.
Friends Learn to Play Iconic Card Game Posted on April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 by Dominic Rodriguez Dominic Rodriguez teaches some friends how to play the trading card game Magic: The Gathering.
Lots of Steps and a Little Music go Into Making a Fancy Coffee Posted on April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 by Olivia Weiss Lilly Clark has a favorite drink to make amidst the hustle and bustle of her Milwaukee barista job.
Three Generations, Two Countries, One Pot Posted on April 12, 2023April 13, 2023 by Ainsley Feigles Kendra Feigles’ love of cooking stems from memories of her grandmother. One particular heirloom helps her feel connected to her grandmother when she is in the kitchen.
Faces of UWM: Finding Cultural Connection Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Henry Morgan Oscar Lopez discovered a community at UWM that he didn’t know he was missing.
“Heavens Open Up” in Piece That Inspires Local Band Director Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Ainsley Feigles Band director Brad Feigles discusses one of his favorite pieces.