Faces of UWM: The Ma Fischer’s Server Posted on April 23, 2015May 3, 2015 by Morgan Paradis If you stumble into Ma Fischer’s late at night, you might meet Emily Zantow.
The Piano in the UW-Milwaukee Union: The Glue of Friendship Posted on April 23, 2015 by Tyler Nelson Students taking the shortcut from the Union Art Gallery to the UW Credit Union, or taking a study break next to the Alumni Fireside Lounge, will often be greeted by the sounds of a piano. Chances are, the man behind the music is Teddy Breihan. In his fourth year at UWM, Breihan spends most of […]
Faces of UWM: The Tattoo Man Posted on April 22, 2015May 3, 2015 by Geoffrey Marshall Tattoos symbolize stages of life for Paul Bertling.
Outdoors in the City: Earth Month at Milwaukee’s Urban Ecology Center Posted on April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 by Gabrielle Barriere Everyone gathered around as Sam Huenink stepped towards the tank, preparing to feed the snake a dead mouse. “Please no screaming when he grabs the mouse,” Huenink, the community programs educator for Milwaukee’s Urban Economy Center, told the gathered children. “Then he’ll be scared and won’t want to eat.” With Earth Day of Service quickly […]
Faces of UWM: The Oboist Posted on April 21, 2015May 3, 2015 by Emily Zantow Morgan Paradis fell in love with the oboe years ago.
Milwaukee’s Roller Derby Queens Invade Waukesha Posted on April 20, 2015August 6, 2021 by Matthew Campbell Milwaukee’s own Roller girls, the Brew City Bruisers, took their show on the road from downtown Milwaukee to Waukesha. Matt Campbell reports from the Waukesha County Expo Center.
The UW-Milwaukee Grad Behind the Colectivo Coffee Skull Posted on April 20, 2015April 22, 2015 by Nicole Beilke From the skull stickers smoothed onto UW-Milwaukee students’ laptops to the skull designs underneath the sleeves of paper cups, Colectivo decorates its coffee and the city of Milwaukee with its colorful design. And though the sugar skull design is instantly recognizable by any Milwaukeean, the face behind these calaveras is not as well-known. Kevin Callahan […]
Faces of UWM: The Football Player Posted on April 20, 2015May 3, 2015 by Matthew Campbell Switching sports – and schools – helped Danny Brennan get on the right track.
Faces of UWM: The Hip Hop Kid Posted on April 19, 2015May 3, 2015 by Qixin Xu Xing Qi, better known as Kat, is a connoisseur of hip hop culture.
Faces of UWM: The Roommate Posted on April 18, 2015May 3, 2015 by Elizabeth Lapointe An apartment is more than a place to crash for Melissa Leverenz. She and her roommates make it a home.
The Man Behind the Black Shirt and Bow Tie Posted on April 18, 2015April 18, 2015 by Dylan Deprey As James Christensen walks into the UW-Milwaukee Cambridge Common, he’s ecstatic as usual. His security badge picture matches the smile on his face. Wrapped around his neck is a bowtie, the one thing he’s especially known for around campus. He clocks in. He straps on a heavy set of keys to his belt. He sits […]
From Vampires to Vision: Meghan’s Story Posted on April 18, 2015April 18, 2015 by Hunter Hanthorn Meghan Murphy-Lee is not just your average teacher. Along with teaching Russian, she also teaches another course that might come as a surprise. Murphy-Lee simply calls it “Vampire Class.” “I thought it would be an interesting class for the students, but also something that’s interesting to teach,” said Murphy-Lee about her vampire class. This vampire […]