Introspective Song Relaxes, Inspires Posted on April 27, 2019April 28, 2019 by Jennifer Leu Izzy Janz tells Jennifer Leu about a song that puts her in a good mood despite its bittersweet lyrics.
Favorite Song is Filled With Big Ideas Posted on April 26, 2019May 28, 2019 by Jena Kleindl UWM junior Ryan Fields tells Jena Kleindl about a song that sums up his deepest thoughts.
The Patrons of the 8th Note Posted on April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 by Morissa Young A dimly-lit room populated by configurations of couches and coffee tables, 8th Note, a nonprofit, student-org-led coffeehouse located at the center of the Union’s ground floor, elicits a beatnik-type of atmosphere to the casual passerby. Torn-out sketchbook drawings, prints of prehistoric creatures, and magic cards are tacked to a black wall; “99 Red Balloons” plays […]
MIAD’s Innovation Center taking a new approach on learning and technology Posted on April 23, 2019October 7, 2019 by Kylie Zazula College students are taught to memorize information so they can get As on exams. But some in education worry this sort approach hinders a student’s creativity, and one local institution wants to prove creativity and good grades can go together. Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) hopes it has created that space. The MIAD […]
Faces of UWM: The Writer Posted on April 5, 2019April 15, 2019 by Allison Beebe Long ago, before she moved to the United States, Grecia Cerda realized she wanted to be a writer.
Common Theme at the UWM 46th Annual Juried Art Show Posted on April 3, 2019April 28, 2019 by Ty McNulty At the 46th Annual Juried Art Show, some common themes were on display. Consciousness, be it about the space the artists take up as individuals, or on a much larger scale and the ways people interact with the world. Ten artists who were chosen by a panel of jurors each gave short speeches about their […]
UWM Eating Disorder Awareness: The Student Body Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by Malana Perkins The UWM Psychology Clinic, University Counseling Services and The Eating Recovery Center hosted a movie screening called “The Student Body” by filmmaker Bailey Webber during UWM Eating Disorder Awareness Week on campus as they chose the film in supporting the week. A panel discussion took place afterwards and students asked UWM Health faculty questions regarding […]
Faces of UWM: The Sky Diver Posted on March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by Clay Martin Eddie Morales tells how he faced his fears and took the plunge.
Faces of UWM: The Recovery Posted on March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by Eddie Morales Clay Martin suffered a serious injury playing football and used his difficult situation to grow as a person.
Faces of UWM: The Road Tripper Posted on March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by Cherita Booker An impromptu road trip to Colorado showed Ian Bergersen what he’s capable of.
Faces of UWM: The Community Artist Posted on March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by Lalo Isabel Castro, a community artist and architect, makes it her mission to support diversity.
Faces of UWM: The City Girl Posted on March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by Emily Schowalter With the help of UWM’s diversity and her camp experiences, Maggie Holdorf has become the person she’s always wanted to be.