Behind the Scenes at Delta Sigma Pi’s UWM Chapter Posted on March 26, 2019March 31, 2019 by Ryan Marincic
UWM Drag Show Serves Looks and Spreads Love Posted on March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 by Kaitlyn Herzog Sitting on a creaky chair tucked into a warm dressing room above the Miller High Life Theater in Milwaukee, a lanky Lee Rydzewski sits in a teal floral kimono with his legs crossed. His makeup is pristine. He’s wearing a long, flowing head of hair that’s not his own and sky-high false lashes. “I always […]
Behind the Scenes of the UWM Drag Show: Conversations with a Drag Queen Posted on March 17, 2019April 15, 2019 by Marla Smith The backstage area of the Miller High Life Theater exists in bold contrast to the grandeur of the lobby. The walls are a shade of off-white familiar to those who’ve spent time in a hospital. The pale grey concrete floors aide to the echoing of shoes and voices down the lonely corridors. It is a […]
Veterans on the Fly Brings Camaraderie and Peace to Local Vets Posted on March 6, 2019July 30, 2024 by Matthew Cade Tucked back in a small room on the VA campus in Milwaukee, veterans from Vietnam to the Global War on Terrorism alike escape the cold embraces of the polar vortex by sharing warmer stories and laughs about the stresses of life. They’re gathered around a few fly tying vises, tying bright colored feathers and fur […]
Santa Rampagers Cycle Through Drizzle with Beer at the End of the Road Posted on December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 by Kaitlyn Herzog As the rest of the city slept in on Saturday morning, hundreds of bicyclists braved wind and rain to spread holiday cheer across Milwaukee. Kaitlyn Herzog has more.
Thousands Find Holiday Enchantment in West Bend Posted on December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 by Jodie Filenius Enchantment in the Park hosted its 10th annual holiday light show in 2018. The event is held in West Bend at Regner Park to raise money and gather food donations for local food pantries. Jodie Filenius reports.
Holocaust History Resonates with Current Events Posted on December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 by Jena Kleindl Given the rise of anti-Semitic hate crimes in America, remembering and studying the Holocaust seems essential. A unique class at UW-Milwaukee is helping students understand how it happened. Jena Kleindl reports.
Horicon Holiday Event Reveals Local History Posted on December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 by Megan Zemple The Satterlee Clark House Museum in Horicon hosted its annual Christmas Open House. Megan Zemple was there.
Music Takes Center Stage at Christmas in the Ward Posted on December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 by Madeline Colburn Christmas in the Ward drew many people to downtown Milwaukee with events, performances and music. Madeline Colburn reports.
Stories Close to Home: Conversations With Friends and Family Posted on December 26, 2018September 21, 2020 by Media Milwaukee staff In StoryCorps style, journalism students recorded intimate interviews over Thanksgiving weekend. Cynthia Maduka talks with close friend Jeffrey Rivera-Prado about the challenges of coming to the United States from Colombia. Jodie Filenius talks with her dad, Mark, about the differences between living in a more populated area like Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin versus a rural area like Prentice, […]