With a Few Changes, Exercise Continues on Campus Posted on December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 by Brianna Schubert Back in Spring, gyms and workout facilities were shut down across the country. UW-Milwaukee’s UREC and the Klotsche Center were no different. UREC has worked to create virtual and in-person spaces for students to keep working out throughout the semester. Brianna Schubert reports.
Women’s Resource Center Adapts Feminist Flea Market Into An Online Event Posted on December 16, 2020December 17, 2020 by Elizabeth Charney The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Women’s Resource Center hosted its third annual feminist flea market event this year online the week on Nov. 16 due to Covid restrictions. This event is intended to provide a platform for local women, nonbinary, and femme-identified entrepreneurs and makers to showcase their work and to help inspire students of UWM […]
Have You Talked With Your OBGYN About Pre-eclampsia? It’s Often Overlooked Posted on December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 by Shazdah-Lee Juniel Pregnancy can be a beautiful thing or in some cases, a life or death situation. For Dr. Chaniece Wallace this was a moment she had to put her baby’s life over her own. Wallace was a pediatric chief resident at Indiana University school of medicine who was scheduled to give birth to her daughter Charlotte […]
Local Shops Make the Most of Small Business Saturday Posted on November 28, 2020January 5, 2021 by Terese Radke Holiday shopping is in the air and while big box stores have many sales on Black Friday, our local Milwaukee businesses are making the most of Small Business Saturday with a new shopping event, Scroll and Stroll. Terese Radke tells us more.
Experiences of Teachers During Covid Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 by Michael Colt Teachers on a normal day-to-day basis have their problems they will deal with from kids not paying attention, being disruptive, missing class, and now to having to figure out how to teach during a pandemic and dealing with the issues that come along with a pandemic. Every teacher has their own different issues they have […]
Milwaukee Washington Heights Gets New “Dream Library” Mural Posted on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 by Thomas Hoffman Milwaukee’s Washington Heights Neighborhood completed an installation of a mural known as The Heights Dream Library this past Fall, and it showcases shelves of book spines with meaningful titles made up by donors who contributed to the making of the mural. The original idea for the Dream Library came from Dan Schley, the owner of […]
Milwaukee Church Protests Racism Through Religion Posted on October 30, 2020November 2, 2020 by Richa Karmarkar “You’re not a church, you’re a cult.” “Jesus did not teach of resistance.” “You’re supplying food and supplies to Satan’s army.” “Satan’s army?!” Worship Pastor Cameron Overton recalls the incredulous reaction he had when reading the flood of hate comments in his church’s inbox. “Good Lord!” The pastors of Zao MKE Church believe this animosity […]
How a High-End Meat Market is Adapting During the Pandemic Posted on October 30, 2020January 5, 2021 by Samuel Dehring With businesses closing back in March, Wisconsin’s West Bend Sausage Plus was very fortunate to stay open during these unprecedented times. Sam Dehring has the story.
“Voces de la Frontera” Brings Election Closer to Latinos Posted on October 30, 2020January 5, 2021 by Richa Karmarkar Representing the fastest growing minority group in Wisconsin, “Voces de la Frontera Action” is taking to the streets ahead of the upcoming election to ensure Latino citizens are part of the conversation. Richa Karmarkar has the story.
Student Approaches to Online Classes Vary During Pandemic Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Samuel Dehring Some students embrace their online studies, some complain but find ways to adapt, and other take a break from school.
Computer Connections are Frustrating for Student Groups Posted on October 29, 2020November 2, 2020 by Hannah Borchert It’s hard for college students to be social—and socially distant—during a pandemic. Communicating virtually is one way to stay connected, but it has its flaws.
CJTV and The New Media Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Michael Null With a viewer count of over 60,000, C.J. Halliburton, better known as CJTV, kept his live-stream going as the chaos erupted in Kenosha after the shooting of Jacob Blake. He captured the altercation between Kyle Rittenhouse and protesters along with the shootings. “I make it halfway up the block, and I see Kyle Rittenhouse, with […]