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Sex Week takes over UWM Residence Halls once again, but this year’s week-long event is a little different from past years, undergoing changes and leaving returning students disappointed.  UWM Housing has hosted this week-long event for over 10 years now, this year happening the second week of October. Hidden behind fun-titled events like, “Condom Olympics” […]

Across UWM’s campus, volunteers are trying to get out the vote, and posters reminding students to go to the polls on Nov. 5 are everywhere. For many young adults, this is their first time voting in a presidential election, and this one has proven to be monumental. “I honestly was really excited to vote, just […]

Foldable tables lined UWM’s Union Concourse, forming two large circles, illuminated by the afternoon sunlight. Each table was set up with a black tablecloth and chairs behind them for vendors to use. At each table, artists set out their unique pieces of self-expression for students and visitors alike to see. From jewelry to crocheted pieces […]

 Milwaukee Public Schools potentially closing 25 percent of all schools over a 10-year plan announcement causes frustration from community members. A town hall meeting was held at James Madison High School regarding the 10-year plan that MPS announced earlier this year. The meetings are to get input from community members as the district decides how […]

MADISON – On a day that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris took a respite from campaigning, former president Barack Obama campaigned in Madison with Tim Walz, Harris’s running mate. “It’s always great to have him in the state because he’s been the most effective messenger for the Democratic Party,” Mandela Barnes told Media Milwaukee. “He’s […]

An outdoor consignment store in Bay View is bringing together its “reduce, reuse, repair” philosophy with local environmental efforts. Graham Thomas has the story.

The Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee, responsible for developing policies to protect health and safety, met on Oct. 3 to clarify new initiatives aimed at curbing reckless driving, particularly targeting repeat offenders. This meeting followed an Oct. 1 press conference where the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), the City Attorney’s Office and the Milwaukee County […]

Two major hurricanes have made landfall in recent weeks – Hurricane Helene in Georgia and the Carolinas and Hurricane Milton in Florida.  Just as the names Katrina or Harvey may elicit memories of a catastrophic natural weather event, Helene and Milton may come to be more synonymous with the storm than any of the people […]

A live music show on Oct. 17th marked the beginning of a new era for Milwaukee’s Down N’ Downer. This was the first show hosted by Down N’ Downer at Radio Milwaukee’s venue in Walker’s Point. According to Ben Moyle, one of the founders of Down N’ Downer, they started as a backyard DIY music […]

Bill Clinton spoke this past Thursday, October 31st at The Institute for the Preservation of African-American Music and Arts, at 3200 W. Hampton Ave. to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. He discussed topics such as the economy, healthcare, religion, and the importance of voting in a swing state. “The future of the country is […]

In the fast-paced environment of university life, where the pressures of deadlines, exams, and personal responsibilities are always looming, stress can often feel overwhelming. For many students, the weight of these pressures is compounded by past traumas or ongoing anxiety. Recognizing the need for a space where students can manage their mental health effectively, the […]

The Milwaukee County Zoo held its annual event “Boo at the Zoo” from October 17-19, bringing delight to families around Halloween time and offering different activities and new experiences for people to participate in among the animals. “This is one of our classics, but we always want to improve and make it better,” said Kimberly […]