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 […]
Milwaukee: The Future Of Affordable Housing and Homelessness Posted on April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 by Sian de Beer The Community and Economic Development Committee held a meeting on March 8th at Milwaukee’s City Hall discussing how people who contracted the coronavirus became unstably housed which caused a spike in the homeless population. This committee typical deals with matters pertaining to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, […]
UW-Milwaukee’s New Athletics Podcast, the ‘Pounce-Cast’ and What Listeners Can Expect Posted on April 1, 2023April 13, 2023 by Dawson Carrell At the start of 2023, UW-Milwaukee’s Athletics Department introduced their new sports-based podcast, the “Pounce-Cast,” which aims to connect more with Panthers fans by giving behind-the-scenes talks about how other department staff, coaches, and alumni go about their business. Chris Zills, UW-M Associate Director of Athletics – Communications and Multimedia, has been involved in the […]
‘Michael’: A New Biopic About the King of Pop Posted on April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 by Charmeka Wells In 2009, Michael Jackson announced his final tour “This is It” which would take place in July of that year. Unfortunately, the King of Pop would never make it to that tour. On June 25, 2009, Michael Joseph Jackson died. Jackson’s legacy will live on through his friends, family, fans and new biopic. Recently, the […]
Milwaukee Bundles up for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Posted on April 1, 2023April 13, 2023 by Cameron Knoll The snowy roads of downtown Milwaukee were transformed into streets of leprechauns, Irish dancing and green and gold beads during The Shamrock Club’s 55th St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday. The parade started at noon on North MLK Drive and West Wisconsin Avenue, and it ended an hour and a half later on Water Street and […]
UWM Students and Chancellor Concerned About Proposed Tuition Increase Posted on April 1, 2023April 13, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and students are worried about the recent announcement of a 5% tuition increase by the UW System President, as expressed by Mone during the Academic Staff Senate. At a time when many students face challenges due to high prices and taxes considering economic inflation, there’s an announcement by Mone during the […]
Tosa Parents Unload at Superintendent Over Fights Posted on April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 by Troy Johnson Parents whose children attend Wauwatosa Schools are so displeased with a series of highly publicized fights that many voiced their opinions at the School Board meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6 p.m. to discuss the fights and various other items such as pay compensation. They demanded that Superintendent Dr. Demond Means take their […]
Milwaukee Social Media Content Creators: Meet the Team of UWM/JAMS Posted on February 26, 2023April 21, 2023 by Media Milwaukee staff
Special Collections: UW-Milwaukee’s Hidden Gem Posted on February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 by Sian de Beer In a quiet, small section of Golda Meir Library at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a hidden research facility tucked away on the fourth floor called the Special Collections; above the sign is an Italian quote: ‘Lascaite ogne speranza voi ch’intrate,’ which translates to, “Abandon all hope, ye who enter.” Max Yela, the head of […]
Is Water Street Safe? Chief Jeffrey Norman Weighs In. Posted on February 5, 2023February 8, 2023 by Mackenzie Krueger Water Street is one of Milwaukee’s prime spots especially for nightlife. With two universities nearby, this area is a popular attraction for college students. It has some of Milwaukee’s largest and oldest nightlife districts for over a century. Due to recent shootings, safety is a common concern for many of those who enjoy Water Street. […]
7 Ways UW-Milwaukee Students are Getting Through Finals Week Posted on January 1, 2023January 10, 2023 by Anna Gipple While many universities have wrapped up the fall semester and sent students home for the holidays, UW-Milwaukee students are in the midst of cramming for the stressful days ahead. Wednesday marks the final day of classes, but some students are assigned due dates and test times into next week. As this time of year can […]
6 Ways to Save Money Amid Holiday Inflation Posted on December 29, 2022January 10, 2023 by Ainsley Feigles With inflation on the rise, people are seeking new ways to fight increased costs this holiday season. This year, Thanksgiving dinner cost consumers 20% more than last year, according to data from the American Farm Bureau Federation. After a Thanksgiving marked by higher prices, this holiday season will likely continue to cost more for consumers. […]