Fresh Start

Desmond Jones tried school, then work, before returning to class with renewed commitment.

Far from Home

Yu Lin defied her family to study journalism in the United States.

Deadline Pressure

At the UW-Milwaukee Post, journalism student Stephanie Schmidt finds real world experience… and great friends.

Back for More

32-year-old junior Matt Terbeek admits he was a slacker. Now he’s back in school after an 11-year absence, and he’s skeptical.

Tackling College

Sophomore William Bott discovered football and friends at UW-Milwaukee.

Accent on Soccer

James Ashcroft found the right soccer program an ocean away from England.

Road Less Traveled

Journalism student Ethan Klein is a dedicated runner, finding peace and solitude on the trails along the Milwaukee River.

Savoring Fine Foods and Stories

Journalism student James Gutierrez works at the Milwaukee restaurant “Braise” with noted chef Dave Swanson. He tells Yuriko Nakazawa he savors every aspect of the job.

Jamming for the Love of It

Brian Koceja, a senior at UW-Milwaukee and lead guitarist of local band Stereo Frontier, won’t mind if he doesn’t make it big. He is content recording and producing in his basement, as long as he’s still making music. Marty LeMense produced this audio portrait.

A Lifetime Sport

While many 60 year olds are looking forward to a relaxing retirement, Joseph Biebel is running fencing drills with teenagers at the Milwaukee Sport Fencing Academy. Biebel began a life-long career in fencing when he joined a Wauwatosa fencing program as a child in 1968. He has recently assisted in the design of an advanced […]