New Museum Coming Without a Popular Exhibit Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by Alexander Trunnell The Milwaukee Public Museum is a popular destination for families and school field trips. It is about enjoying and learning about the dinosaurs, Native American life, and other exhibits in the building. Changes are coming when the museum moves into a new building in the future. The most popular exhibit will not be going with […]
COVID-19 Takes a Toll on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Students’ Mental Health and Academic Performance Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi After investigating with senior counselor Laura L. Pagel at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Student Health and Wellness Center, it appears that prolonged quarantine measures and a lack of communication with the wider community have taken a toll on a significant portion of UWM students. Many students have reported experiencing an increase in symptoms of anxiety, […]
5 Summerfest Acts with Wisconsin Connections Posted on April 25, 2023April 26, 2023 by Brady Jager Photo: Sheryl Crow, Instagram. Yung Gravy, Drake White-Bergey, the Daily Cardinal. Summerfest’s 55th anniversary is just months away. The Big Gig revealed seven of the nine American Family Insurance Amphitheater headliners, like Imagine Dragons and Eric Church, as well as the ground stage lineup featuring artists such as Coi Leray, Japanese Breakfast and Cheap Trick. […]
Man Accused of Bringing Gun to UWM Library Had Open Charge for Prior Campus Incident Posted on April 24, 2023April 26, 2023 by Cameron Knoll “We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to have these conversations in the context of gross negligence rather than mass death” – Abigail Nye, UWM library archivist Just over a year before Elmo Daniels was accused of loading a gun in UW-Milwaukee’s Golda Meir Library on March 16, he was banned from the Student […]
Interim Plaza Program Transforms Milwaukee Streets Posted on April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 by Madelyn Heimsch The City of Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously on March 21 in support of the establishment of the Interim Plaza Program, an initiative that would allow underutilized city streets and areas to be transformed into public gathering spaces. Led by Common Council Alderman Robert Bauman and supported by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, the program began accepting […]
Voices of Supreme Court Voters Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 by Media Milwaukee staff A team of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee journalism students set out to interview younger and older voters in Wisconsin’s contentious state Supreme Court race. What they found: The restoration of abortion in Wisconsin emerged as an overwhelmingly driving motivation for almost all younger voters, some of whom cast ballots for the first time. For older voters, […]
The Pride of Milwaukee: Giannis, The Fiserv and the Rise of Bucks Culture Posted on April 14, 2023September 16, 2023 by Sonia Spitz Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Fiserv Forum, and an NBA championship are just a few of the things that brought unity to the Milwaukee community. Sonia Spitz has the story.
Community Goes “Above & Beyond” for Sheboygan Museum Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by Madelyn Heimsch Most children’s museums are all fun and games, but the community of Sheboygan got serious when their local children’s museum was in danger. After months of the community rallying, they finally celebrated a reopening. Madelyn Heimsch has the story.
Milwaukee’s Very Own Adult Ice Hockey League Teaches the Sport at Any Age Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by Dominique Hamilton Want to banish the cold winter blues? Maybe its time to try a new sport you can play year-round. Dominique Hamilton has the story.
How to Celebrate Milwaukee’s 414 Day Around the City Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by Madelyn Heimsch Inspired by the city’s 414 area code, Milwaukeeans have been celebrating April 14 since 2012, commemorating the rich, diverse community of Milwaukee and all that comes with it. This year, local organizations are celebrating with food, music and events, many for the student-friendly price of $4.14. Here’s a list of 10 organizations UWM students should […]
Wisconsin’s First Dog Ice Cream Bar Opens in Milwaukee Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by Sonnet Bayer If humans deserve a sweet treat once in a while, dogs should too. There’s a new ice cream bar in town that’s just for dogs. Sonnet Bayer has the story.
Given Aaron Rodgers’ Trade to the Jets Seeming Imminent, How Did Things Get to This Point? Posted on April 12, 2023April 13, 2023 by Dawson Carrell Given recent rumors, NFL fans have been anticipating Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ trade to the New York Jets. With the QB’s 18-season tenure with the Packers closing, how did the relationship between the franchise and Superstar become so strained? The Packers’ Pattern of Coming up Short The ending of the 2022-2023 NFL season […]