Dan Kelly vs Janet Protasiewicz Supreme Court Election: From an Age Gap Perspective 

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 […]

Pro-Palestine Students Walkout, Confront UWM Chancellor After Awards Ceremony Protest

The UWM Popular University for Palestine Coalition held a student walkout on Oct. 9, a day that included a rally at Golda Meir Library, a teach-in outside Chapman Hall and a confrontation with UWM Chancellor Mark Mone following a silent protest at the UWM Employee Excellence Awards Ceremony. Pro-Palestine students arrived at the Union Ballroom […]

UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooter Charged With Terrorism

The New York Supreme Court indicted Luigi Mangione Tuesday on murder charges including “killing as an act of terrorism” for the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, accounced Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in a press release. “This was a frightening, well-planned, targeted murder that was intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation,” Bragg […]

Tuesday Tea Discusses Leadership Skills with UWM Students

Walking up the stairs to the third floor of the UWM Student Union leads you to the Student Involvement Lounge. Here is where an event called Tuesday Tea takes place. A large sign sits to guide newcomers to the area. A table is set up with free mugs for attendees to choose from. Another table […]

Fans Hold Memorials for Liam Payne Around the World

Fans of Liam Payne in Milwaukee at the North Point Lighthouse are holding memorials to honor the star after he fell to his death on Oct. 16, 2024, in Buenos Aires at a hotel. “I set up the memorial because never knowing or meeting Liam personally, grieving was hard and confusing,” Kameron Jones, creator of […]

The Superbowl of Old Guard Games

Most nights at Old Guard Games, a gaming store across the street from the UWM campus, there is some kind of open play event. Here, experienced fans or total newcomers can stop by and play some tabletop games. On Wednesday nights, the event is Bloodbowl, a miniatures game based on American football made by Games […]

Horses and Happiness: The Story of S.M.I.L.E.S.

In this short documentary, Stephen Wielebski introduces us to a non-profit organization called Special Methods In Learning Equine Skills Incorporated (SMILES Inc.). Based in Darrien, WI, SMILES has a 35-acre riding facility that provides joy to individuals with special needs of all ages through equine-assisted therapies.

.zipbomb

In this short documentary, Bill Stauber introduces us to Madison-based band .zipbomb. While it is a small band, they are planning to perform at a show on December 29th. The band’s weeknight rehearsals, which run for nearly three hours, help them find the things that work, the ones that don’t, and the places they need […]

The Cantata

In this short documentary, Angelica Fuentes introduces us to Carra-Lyn, a music director at the Sheboygan First Congregational Church. She directs the choir every Sunday and directs the annual Christmas Cantata. Every week there are choir and band practices in preparation for the event, where people get together to listen and work on the notes, […]

Myanmar Refugees Rebuild Their Lives in Milwaukee

What changes about life when you suddenly move to another country with different customs and a different language? Everything. Milwaukee has seen an increase of refugees from Myanmar due to the on-going military coup that began in 2021. Just like everyone else, they are adventuring for a good, simple life even if it costs an […]

Urban Ecology Center Hosts Christmas Bird Count

Cold weather is no match for the dedication of some Milwaukee birders who participated in this year’s Christmas Bird Count, hosted by the Urban Ecology Center. Graham Thomas tells us more.