Darrell Brooks Apologizes for Behavior in the Courtroom Posted on October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 by Anna Gipple Accused Waukesha parade killer Darrell Brooks apologized to the judge on Monday morning for his behavior in the courtroom the previous week. Brooks, 40, is accused of killing six people by recklessly driving an SUV through the Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Sixty-two others were injured. “I would like to issue the court an apology […]
A Generation Far Removed Posted on September 25, 2022September 29, 2022 by Media Milwaukee staff What happens when September 11, 2001, is no longer a living memory to young people coming of age? That’s happened, as many of today’s college students were babies when the terrorist attacks occurred or not even born. A team of journalism students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, examined this question. Each student was assigned to […]
Tommie Myles: The Second Victim of Jesse Anderson Posted on August 30, 2022September 14, 2022 by Adrienne Davis On April 20, 1992, 18-year-old Tommie Myles and his girlfriend were filling out applications at Northridge Mall during the morning. The Milwaukee native was about to graduate from Shorewood High School and was about to start his first year of college at UW-Milwaukee. Despite racial tensions that existed in Milwaukee during the time, Myles’ family […]
Succession’s Unseen Storytelling Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by Claire Drakulic On the surface, Succession is a lukewarm dark comedy and occasional satire that looks into the vile lives of mega-rich adult children fighting over daddy’s CEO title. Topped off with difficult business jargon, near unbearable characters, and a plot that feels like it’s unfolding at a glacial pace, this show does not sound like it […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Four Other Dudes Lose To Boston Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by Nick Becker With the NBA finals wrapping up 10 days ago and the Golden State Warriors being named NBA Champions, what better time than now to reminisce about the Milwaukee Bucks and what could’ve been this year. The Bucks lost in the second round of the playoffs this year to the Boston Celtics in the seventh and […]
Top Gun: Maverick – Well Worth The Wait Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by Nick Becker Top Gun: Maverick, is the ever-awaited sequel to the blockbuster classic, Top Gun, which premiered all the way back in 1986. The speed and precision of the United States Air Force combined with Hollywood’s biggest names such as Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Jon Hamm come together with one goal; pay homage to the original […]
Why Moon Knight Is the Next Thing You Should Watch Posted on July 20, 2022April 13, 2023 by Nick Becker With so many shows today and a lot of them playing off one another, it’s hard to find a show that doesn’t require the viewer to know so much prior. The streaming industry has really taken off these last couple years and has revolutionized the way people watch. With the convenience of streaming, it’s becoming more […]
Parks and Rec: Hilarious & Underappreciated Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by Nick Becker The Comedy-Sitcom television show we have all gotten to know and love recently has been a very popular genre in today’s media. From shows like Seinfeld and Friends in the early days of it, to modern day with the success of The Office, Community and many others. The laid back, lackadaisical approach these television shows […]
College And Covid: What We Think We Missed Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by Claire Drakulic You’ve seen it in every movie. A minivan pulls up to a campus crawling with fresh faces, excited to step into the real world. Twelve friendly orientation leaders help unpack one car, and flyers for exciting clubs and classes are being thrown left and right. Students are playing soccer on the giant, freshly mowed lawn […]
Roe v. Wade: What This Means For Other Rights [EDITORIAL] Posted on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 by Sian de Beer Roe v. Wade, the 1973 court case that ruled the excessive state regulation of abortions to be unconstitutional, was recently overturned in July of 2022. The U.S Supreme Court justices Amy Conen Barrett, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh all voted to overturn Roe v. Wade after almost 50 years. We believe […]
Supreme Court v Roe: Abortion Is a Modern Right [EDITORIAL] Posted on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 by JoAnne Potter When the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe decision last week, they did not criminalize abortion but, based on national reactions on both sides, it sounds very much like they did. Justice Alito’s stated reasoning for the ruling rests on his belief that the original Roe decision was made in error and that, based on […]
Carbon Monoxide Leak at University of Wisconsin-Miwaukee Handled Deplorably by Administration [EDITORIAL] Posted on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 by Arica Bauer On Feb. 28, a carbon monoxide leak at a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee dormitory caused around 400 students to be evacuated, 17 of whom were hospitalized. The building, known as Cambridge Commons, lacked carbon monoxide detectors anywhere on its premises. The university’s higher-ups were unaware of the exposure until contacted by a concerned parent who requested […]