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 […]

Florida Gators Win Their 3rd National Championship, Beat the Houston Cougars

There are 68 teams, and it went down to only two teams in the 2025 NCAA championship game. The number one seed, the Houston Cougars, were trying to win their first tournament, and the number one seed, the Florida Gators, were trying to win their third one. This is the Houston Cougars’ third appearance, but […]

Campus Issues Action Team Notes low Student Morale After Int. Student Troubles and Lacking Student Association

Recent international student distress has contributed to low campus morale at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a campus-wide action team says they wish the Student Association was more active in giving students a voice. The Campus Community Issues Action Team held a meeting on April 23 which looked at the morale of the campus along […]

This Is It, Milwaukee’s Oldest Gay Bar, Announces Sudden Closure Due to Finacial Struggles

This Is It, Milwaukee’s oldest gay bar, permanently closed due to financial troubles stemming from COVID closures and road work, according to an Instagram post from March 9.    “We have closed our doors permanently,” said the bar in the post announcing the closing. “The COVID crisis and the years following 2020, coupled with the 8-month […]

Protest in Milwaukee Over Immigrant and Workers’ Rights Included Calls to Free Milwaukee Judge

A “Day without Immigrants” protest and rally held Thursday morning included demands for the release of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who was arrested for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest.   The rally and march, organized by local civil and workers’ rights advocacy group Voces De La Frontera, began outside their offices on […]

Concerns about UWM’s Research Output Grow Amid Trump Admin Policies

While application and enrollment trends tick upwards at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, funding cuts and other policies at the federal level spurred discussions in the UWM Faculty Senate about the university’s R1 status. “We want to do more than maintain our research status,” Chancellor Mark Mone said in an interview, “It won’t be easy in […]

UWM Workload Policy Discussed by University Committee in April 22 Meeting

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s workload policy was discussed by a top university committee during its April 22 meeting, with each department asked to update its current policies by the end of the semester, some of which have been in place since the 1970s and 1980s, according to the chair of the committee.  UWM Provost Andrew […]

Southwest Airlines Drops New Business Model

Southwest Airlines’ baggage policy is changing on May 28 to include only one free checked bag for those who aren’t A-List Preferred Members or Business Select fare members. The CEO of Southwest Airlines, Bob Jordan, made a news release saying the decision was solely to reach a profit level that keeps their shareholders happy and […]

Mental Health Challenges on UW-Milwaukee’s Campus & How to Get Help

Suicide is the act of an individual causing harm to themselves. Mental disorders, physical disorders, and substance abuse are some common risk factors. According to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner, in Milwaukee County, there are 500 cases of suicide. Some suicides can be due to stress at home, school, or work. This is the second […]

UWM Campus Surveillance Follows Other Colleges as Police Install New Cameras Around Mitchell Hall

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department has installed new cameras on the former student encampment site on the Mitchell Hall lawn, following the trend of college campuses across the country increasing surveillance after mass pro-Palestinian student protests erupted last year.  “Surveillance cameras were put up around Mitchell Hall as part of a multi-year camera expansion […]

Minecraft Movie Memes Push Film to Major Success

When the first trailer for “A Minecraft Movie” was released on Sept. 4, 2024, it was mostly met with confusion or backlash. A comment left on the trailer with over 144,000 likes said “Please send this back to the crafting table.” A common gripe for many people was the decision to have live-action human characters […]

Brad Schimel Election Results: Reaction from His Election Party

A crowd filled with hope and optimism enjoying a live performance by Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel and his band, 4 on the Floor, at the Milwaukee Marriott West Hotel Ballroom, was quickly left in dismay and disappointment after Schimel conceded the election exactly 80 minutes after the polls closed. With the majority of […]