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.
Playing for Fun: UWM Chess Club Prioritizes Friendships Over Competition Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 by Erin O’Neill UWM’s Chess Club serves as a lively hub where students gather to share their love for the game by building friendships, having fun, and finding a mental escape from the anxieties of college. Erin O’Neill has the story.
Candela is Milwaukee Latin Dance Scene’s Newest Addition Posted on November 15, 2024November 18, 2024 by Ava Ladky Wednesday is the new Friday for dancers and foodies alike. Zocálo food truck park and Daync Academy host a Latin dance social weekly. The event is free to the public from 9 to 11 p.m. in Walker’s Point. Ava Ladky has the story.
Social Media-Fueled Sport Finds Support at UWM Posted on November 15, 2024November 18, 2024 by David Go UWM hosts nearly 300 student organizations, so it may be difficult to imagine a new concept that attracts students– but the Blitzball club is one new sporting club that opened this year. David Go has the story.
Primal MKE’s Pankration Gives Fighters a Chance to Shine Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 by Carter Evenson Fighting is typically something you do when you are upset. At Primal MKE, people do it to make themselves happy. Carter Evenson has the story.
Brady Street Remembers Late Alderman Jonathan Brostoff With Candelight Walk Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 by Graham Thomas Friends, constituents and former colleagues of Jonathan Brostoff gathered on Brady Street Monday evening for a candlelight memorial walk in remembrance of the late District 3 alderman. Attendees packed into Brady Street corner bar The Roman Coin at 5 p.m. to share stories about Brostoff, who served the East Side as a member of the […]