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Ryann Eberle, 22, is finishing her last year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee amidst the global pandemic that took the world by storm. The student and photography major shares her academic struggle and experience with Covid-19 as vaccine distribution finally surges. Q-Emily Prochaska: How did you first hear about Covid? A: Well, I heard something […]

The Covid-19 pandemic has completely changed the way that college students learn and attend classes in the past year. Many students struggle with mental health and the adjustment to online learning; especially for those in majors and programs that normally have lab and studio classes, where work is completed in the classroom and learned hands-on. […]

Born and raised in Chicago, Tiara Badie graduated from Howard University, a historically black college, with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Criminology. She is currently attending Marquette University Law School where she is secretary of the Black Law Student Association, a member of the Intellectual Property Law Society, and part of the […]

In Milwaukee, Krystle Stagman, 35, owns a small metaphysical store on S. Kinnickinnic Avenue called Altered State of Mind. On the outside, a heavy glass door is set back under a shallow awning, a large window with a logo and above that a flat sign with the store name printed on it. Inside, guests enter […]

At the main entrance to Mequon Nature Preserve, wind spins a turbine and sunlight reaches a solar panel array, helping to power an education center. A short trail to the right opens up to a children’s play area, and a winding trail to the left leads to an observation tower. A view from the top […]

Celesta’s dining room has become a living room. With all but one of the bright white tables and clear chairs stowed away in the basement to weather the pandemic, the once bright and comfortably cramped restaurant is now more familiar with owner Melanie Manuel’s roaming rabbit, two dogs and at least three different pairs of […]

COVID-19 has affected musicians across the state of Wisconsin. Media Milwaukee reporter Sam Dehring brings us a closer look at the struggles these local musicians are facing.

UWM’s Outdoor Pursuits offers safe opportunities for students to stay active and make new friends amidst the pandemic. Hannah Borchert with the story.

The COVID pandemic has cost the world a great deal, ranging from a price as severe as a life to as minimal as yeast and toilet paper. Sometimes warming our bellies with something a little different is exactly what we need to forget the horror and stress this year has brought. El Charrito and Thai […]

Among most areas of performing arts this year, live theatre has been forced to adapt to the limitations of the pandemic. But for cast members of a recent theatre performance at UW-Milwaukee, creativity is their strong suit. The New Dramaworks program, a fledgling of the UWM Theatre department, put on an all-virtual production of The […]

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed what the holidays look like for everyone, but here’s Jay Stahl’s inside look at some volunteers who are spreading some Christmas cheer to those in need this year.

The Lucky Mutts Dog Rescue held a Merry Christ-Mutts event at Milwaukee’s favorite place for holiday lights. Pups waiting for a new home got lots of attention. Allison Peoples reports.