Dan Kelly vs Janet Protasiewicz Supreme Court Election: From an Age Gap Perspective Posted on April 12, 2023May 10, 2023 by Dawson Carrell Government elections are essential in our society by igniting the necessary dialogues between elected officials, governing bodies, and citizens. However, stark contrasts were found when comparing the political perspectives of older voters to those of the younger generation of voters in this year’s Supreme Court race between Dan Kelly and Janet Protasiewicz. Getting a deeper […]
Boom or Bust: The 2025 NFL Draft Posted on May 13, 2025May 14, 2025 by Jay Stickney Experience the 2025 NFL Draft through the perspective of the world’s most passionate NFL fans. This short documentary by Jay Stickney explores the highs and lows the fans experience during the draft and tests how well they really know their favorite team. See how NFL fans react to the news of which world-class athletes will […]
Milwaukee’s Haunted History Posted on May 13, 2025May 28, 2025 by Fatema Almarshoudi Milwaukee’s rich history is a vibrant tapestry of culture, but beneath its beautiful exterior lies a legacy filled with ghost stories, mysterious phenomena, and chilling encounters. This short documentary invites viewers into the city’s shadowy corners, where haunted landmarks and local legends reveal a deeper narrative of the past. Blending witness accounts, local lore, and […]
Milwaukee’s Fight for Public Power Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by William Stauber Soik The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America are fighting to put the city’s energy infrastructure in the hands of the public. Since 2022, they’ve called the campaign Power to the People. Now they are running their first candidate for the city council. It’s a high-stakes race, and it will decide the future of the movement.
Homelessness in Milwaukee County Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by Colton Pemble Nationally, homelessness is on the rise in the United States, increasing 18% between 2023 and 2024. Milwaukee County, however, has seen a decrease, falling 16% during the same period of time, and has been shrinking for years. In this short documentary, Colton Pemble explores what actions local organizations, Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee […]
Touch of Sicily Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by Jaci Merchant Tucked away in the heart of the east side of Milwaukee, Carini’s Southern Italian Restaurant is more than just a restaurant. Located on Oakland Avenue near UW-Milwaukee’s campus, it’s a living testament to the power of family, tradition, and passion of a beautiful culture.
Surviving Covid and Trump 2.0 as a Queer Bookstore Posted on May 12, 2025May 13, 2025 by Ashley Harrison A Room of One’s Own, established 1975 in downtown Madison, is Wisconsin’s oldest queer, feminist bookstore and one of only 14 queer bookstores left in America today. Join director Ashley Harrison in an intimate conversation about the store’s past, present, and future with current Room employees Gretchen Treu and Fawzy Taylor.
PULP: Running a Comics Shop in 2025 Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by Casmir Byrne Comic Books are seen as a fad industry, where sales can be unpredictable. Fallen from their place in the mainstream, comic book stores must adapt in order to survive. In this short documentary, Casmir Byrne shows us how two local shops are dealing with the current scenario.
For the First Time, a Rohingya Refugee Is Able to Build a Permanent Home Posted on May 12, 2025May 18, 2025 by Khirul Khirularziman “I was an orang kosong,” said Karim Mohammad Shafie. Orang kosong is the term many Rohingya use to describe themselves due to their status as a stateless person. From Malay, it directly translates into empty person. Shafie, originally from Myanmar, is one of those Rohingya. Arriving in Milwaukee as a refugee in 2017, Shafie has […]
Milwaukee’s Own: Dr. Swarnjit Arora Posted on May 10, 2025May 13, 2025 by Samia Saeed Dr. Swarnjit Arora is a retired economics professor at UWM who has worked in higher education for over 50 years. Born in colonial-era British Subcontinent, he had to relocate from modern day Pakistan to India (moving between refugee camps for most of his early life until he settled in Punjab), and later went on to […]
ManoCutz Posted on May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 by Babatunde Otukoya Jr. Emmanuel Rogers; also known as Manocutz, is a well-known barber, entrepreneur and content creator in the Milwaukee community. The 26- year-old Milwaukee native has always had a passion for cutting hair and is always looking for new ways to grow his clientele. With a busy work schedule, Manny finds ways toincorporate marketing for his clothing […]
The Violinist Posted on May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 by Isabella Meier Samantha Goldman is a passionate violinist and first chair in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee orchestra. From a young age, Sam has always had a deep love for music, spending countless hours practicing, performing, and immersing herself in the world of classical and contemporary sound. Now a college student, she is chasing her dream of one […]
Milwaukee Drag – Talking With the Queens Posted on May 10, 2025May 13, 2025 by Logan Davidson Melee Queen and Roxy Delarue Toxin are both Milwaukee-based Drag Queens. Both have been performing in drag for years and have a fond love for the art form. With the recent closure of This Is It (Tits), Wisconsin’s oldest gay bar, Milwaukee drag culture has suffered an immense loss. Despite this, queens such as Melee […]