UW-Milwaukee Shut Out of NCAA Cross Country Championships Despite Home State Location Posted on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jason McCullum The NCAA Cross Country Championships returned to Verona, Wis. for the first time in six years. While the University of Wisconsin Madison’s men’s and women’s teams competed, the races occurred without representation from Wisconsin’s second-biggest D1 school, the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. For the men’s side of UWM’s season, things soured with their disappointing finish […]
UW-Milwaukee Retention Rates Fall Below Average Post-Pandemic Posted on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jason McCullum UW-Milwaukee’s retention rates have fallen to 72.1%, according to the University of Wisconsin Education Reports, nearly three percentage points lower than the College Vine national average of 75%. The Education Reports puts UWM’s retention rate more than 10 points behind the UW-System average retention of 82.6%. The University of Wisconsin Education Reports database shows that […]
Student Kamala Harris Protestor Under Investigation for Disorderly Conduct by the Dean of Students Posted on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by Alex Stahl The protestor who disrupted the Kamala Harris event at UW-Milwaukee on Oct. 17 is now under investigation by the Dean of Students Office and a hearing is set for Dec. 16 over Zoom. Thomas Cavanaugh, the protestor, says he is shocked that this is happening now right before the school’s winter break and this could […]
A Day of Purpose: How Make a Difference Day Volunteers Transform Milwaukee Neighborhoods Every Term Posted on December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 by Summer Fisher On a chilly Saturday morning, a group of university students stands outside an elderly resident’s home, rakes in hand and ready to help. Make a Difference Day, held every semester, brings together students, nonprofits, and volunteers with one goal: to assist Milwaukee’s elderly residents with tasks that can be difficult to manage on their own. […]
Liam Payne’s Death Impacts Not Only Fans but Gen Z as a Whole Posted on November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 by Stephanie Perez Liam Payne’s sudden death in Argentina impacted not only his fans and fans of One Direction but an entire generation that grew up with the beloved boy band. Payne tragically fell from his balcony resulting in his death. on Oct. 16, 2024, in his hotel in Argentina which came as a surprise to all of […]
Man Accused of Recording People in Men’s Locker Room Is Nowhere to be Found Posted on November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 by Yamil Tocuyo-Lopez For two years, there has been nothing going on in a court case where Peng Dong, a former member of the Wisconsin Athletic Club, was accused of recording people in the men’s locker room without consent with a camera camouflaged in a coffee cup. There are two cases filed, one Milwaukee County and the other […]
13th Latin Family Expo Brings Whole Families Together Posted on November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 by Yamil Tocuyo-Lopez For members of the local Latin community, the Latin Family Expo is an event for the whole family that they hope will give immigrants a safe space and rehabilitate the narrow and often unfair depictions of Latinos in the news media, organizers said. Multiple stations were set up at South Division High School on Oct. […]
“Central Park Five” Lawsuit Brings Tension for President Donald Trump’s Election Posted on November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 by Akira Quinn Before President Donald Trump’s election win, emotions resurfaced for the Central Park Five members over comments during the Presidential debate. Members of the “Central Park Five” filed a defamation suit against President Donald Trump, accusing him of spreading “false misleading and defamatory” statements about their 1989 case. Yusef Salaam, Raymond Sanatana, Kevin Richardson, Antron Brown, […]
Youth Voters in Wisconsin Mobilize Around Key Issues in 2024 Posted on November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 by Leslie Nicolas-Miletty In the 2024 election, 327,160 votes came from Wisconsin’s youngest voting demographic (ages 18-24), according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Overall, about 73% of Wisconsin’s voting-age population cast ballots in the 2024 presidential race, with nearly 3.4 million voters, the highest in state history, according to unofficial results from the Associated Press. While youth voter […]
UWM Chancellor Addresses Election, Community Concerns Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Olivia Davis Chancellor Mark Mone discussed the uncertainty of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s future after the 2024 election and addressed the possibility of a University of Wisconsin-Madison split from the Universities of Wisconsin in his chancellor’s report at a Faculty Senate meeting on Nov. 14. “I’ve received several questions about election outcomes and impact, and I’ll […]
UWM Students Protest Kamala Harris for Palestine Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Grace Santiago The shouts of protestors were carried through the cool morning breeze as police officers began taping off more of Maryland Avenue. Above the crowd, the Palestinian flag flew, reaching for the clear blue sky. Protestors wore keffiyehs on their heads and draped over their shoulders as they stood together, calling for a stop to the […]
Hair by Steph Posted on November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 by Summer Fisher Explore the artistry and dedication behind HairBySteph, a thriving local hair business that prioritizes creativity, connection, and community. In this short documentary, Summer Fisher provides an intimate look at Steph’s journey, her passion for empowering clients through unique styles, and the challenges she has faced along the way.