UW-Milwaukee Shut Out of NCAA Cross Country Championships Despite Home State Location

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

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 […]

A Day of Purpose: How Make a Difference Day Volunteers Transform Milwaukee Neighborhoods Every Term

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 

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 […]

13th Latin Family Expo Brings Whole Families Together

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

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

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

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

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

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.