Craft Beer Expansion Takes Wisconsin Posted on May 20, 2023December 28, 2023 by Joshua Groninger With summer approaching, it’s always nice to find something cold to drink. In recent years, craft beer has become more popular across the country and it is no different in Wisconsin. There are many local craft breweries and they continue to expand production and innovate. Joshua Groninger has the story.
Public Hearing Posted on May 19, 2023May 22, 2023 by Samantha Calderon Meet Tyler. He founded UWM’s only A Cappella group called Public Hearing. Through rehearsals and a final performance, they prove that A cappella is more than singing: there is choreography involved as well. Samantha Calderon tells us more in this short documentary.
At this Milwaukee Institution, Everybody Knows Bob Posted on May 16, 2023May 21, 2024 by Henry Morgan Henry Morgan pulled up a stool next to the man who might be Milwaukee’s most loyal bar patron.
Inside the Floral Fashion Party Posted on May 16, 2023January 5, 2024 by Liliana Fannin Energy was high in the all-white rooms of the Milwaukee Art Museum on the night of National Flower Day. Guests were dressed up in their best floral, spring outfits, socializing and taking photos with each other, while staff passed around complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres. DJ Jai played “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus as platinum VIP […]
New Group Brings A Cappella Notes to UWM Posted on May 15, 2023October 25, 2023 by Samantha Calderon Eighteen voices merged into one singing “Flesh and Bone,” “Nina Cried Power” and “Stone Cold.” Public Hearing is currently the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s only a cappella group, and it was created in February 2022 by students River Rommel and Tyler Grant. Rhythmic was UWM’s most recent a cappella group that dispersed in 2019. Grant and […]
UW-Milwaukee’s Uncertain Budget Posted on May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 by Brenden Kazukewicz UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone blames lobbying practices of the State Building Commission for UW-Milwaukee’s $181 million-dollar project’s short comings in the Governor’s Budget while the Building Commission says otherwise. In a meeting on March 14 with the UW-Milwaukee University Commitee, Chancellor Mone discussed the importance of the Health Sciences Project. According to Mone it will […]
Corbin Burnes May Not Be A Future Brewer Posted on May 15, 2023August 23, 2023 by Alexander Trunnell During baseball spring training, a frustrated Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes called out the organization for rejecting his $10.75 million offer. He felt disrespected by the organization offering him $10.01 million and undervaluing him. Adam McCalvy of the MLB interviewed Burnes. “You work hard for seven years in the organization and five years with the big […]
Grieving Mothers Pack Fire and Police Commission City Meeting Over New Police Body Cam Footage Release Bill Posted on May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by Jackson Minshall In the City Hall public hearing room the night of April 20, the powerful words of grieving mothers were caught in the thick, humid air, leaving the room so quiet that you could hear their tears strike the public comment table. “If it was your child that was killed, wouldn’t you want answers?” said Jacqueline […]
Gun Violence is on the Rise in Milwaukee, Causing a Ripple Effect in Our Communities Posted on May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by Jackson Minshall In Milwaukee’s rich history, its tremendous blizzards and viciously hot summers, its riots and its prosperity, this city has never seen more gun crime than today. According to data from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Milwaukee saw 214 homicides in 2022, a rise from 193 homicides in 2021. Compared to the 97 homicides in 2019, which […]
Black Student Enrollment & Graduation Rates Are Low at UWM, SDS Says Posted on May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by Charmeka Wells On April 8, 2023, the Students for a Democratic Society at UWM, made an Instagram post to spread awareness about low enrollment rates among Black Students at UWM. Rory Donovan, a student who is a part of SDS (Students for a Democratic Society), stated to Media Milwaukee that they think resourcing may be one of […]
Aaron Rodgers Trade Debated Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Troy Johnson It’s been up in the air as to Aaron Rodgers possibly wanting to play for a different team other than the Green Bay Packers. As of late, various teams who need a quarterback have filled their quarterback position, except for the New York Jets who have made it clear that they are looking for an […]