The Early Morning UWM Grind Posted on April 1, 2015April 1, 2015 by Nicole Beilke Junior Kaitlin Grafmeier (pictured first) and sophomore Lydia Trusso (pictured second) share their experiences as baristas at The UWM Grind. Nicole Beilke records their 6 a.m. opening shift. Junior Kaitlin Grafmeier (pictured first) and sophomore Lydia Trusso (pictured second) share their experiences as baristas at The UWM Grind. Nicole Beilke records their 6 a.m. opening […]
Dealing with Tragedy Through Hip-Hop Posted on April 1, 2015 by Amanda Porter Hip-hop music fills the halls of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s student union every Monday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. as 18 dancers sweat, learn choreography and express themselves in sync with the rhythm. Hype dance team offers Wisconsin college students a chance to express themselves in an active and creative outlet while building relationships with like […]
Rhena’s Story: Navigating the UW-Milwaukee Campus Posted on March 10, 2015March 11, 2015 by Mary Jo Contino Rhena Ripley is just like any “normal” student at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She enjoys spending time with friends, volunteering, drinking coffee, and exploring the city. She is a social work major and has very detailed plans for her future. She’s also physically disabled and has been confined to a wheelchair since age […]
Coming Together for the Holidays at UWM Posted on December 31, 2014January 22, 2015 by Katie Eggers Faculty members, other staff, and students came together to celebrate the holidays at UW-Milwaukee. They say it’s a chance to get to know others who work on campus. Katie Eggers reports.
UW-Milwaukee Panther Pause: Reducing Student Stress Posted on December 31, 2014January 22, 2015 by Barry Keefe Panther Pause was created to reduce student stress during finals. There were some unusual things to do there. Barry Keefe reports.
Stephanie Wallock: Teaching Children Art Posted on December 31, 2014August 9, 2021 by Alexander Shun Stephanie Wallock is continuing a family tradition of attending UWM. She wants to teach children, especially those in the inner city, how to use art. Alex Shun reports.
Nicky Glaser: Food for the Hungry Posted on December 31, 2014August 9, 2021 by Evan Vogel The Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership and Research is putting on its 11th annual campus-wide food drive. The student organization is partnered with the Hunger Task Force in order to try and expand their donation options and outreach on-campus. On top of focusing on the food drive, the CCBLLR aims to connect the campus community […]
Dancing Turkeys and War Cameraderie: The Rich History of TKE at UW-Milwaukee Posted on December 29, 2014January 22, 2015 by Brooke Dowden and Tanner Bakkala This is the first in a series exploring issues behind the headlines of the TKE scandal allegations. More than 50 years ago, the TKE fraternity at UW-Milwaukee did more than dance around wearing turkey suits along Oakland Avenue (which the fraternity members did for years for charity) or turn up in salacious, negative national headlines […]
Faces of UWM: The Breakfast Maker Posted on December 23, 2014 by Jacob Mouradian Jared Harrington found an unlikely home on campus.
Faces of UWM: The Fashionista Posted on December 23, 2014January 23, 2015 by Amanda Melkonian No look is complete without the right purse, according to clothing lover Dylan Jordan.
Faces of UWM: The Scuba Diver Posted on December 23, 2014January 23, 2015 by Zach Mathe Life is a deep dive for scuba expert Justin Skubal.
Faces of UWM: The Health Enthusiast Posted on December 23, 2014January 23, 2015 by Gabrielle Barriere Weight loss is a goal, but a healthy lifestyle is the motivation for UWM student Amber Bak.