Ostara Initiative Recreates Prison Birth at UW-Milwaukee Posted on May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 by Skye Williams A solitary hospital bed is illuminated in the middle of a room. The mattress is thin and hard, like a prison slab. The lights are dim and the room is cold. After a moment, a pregnant woman in a gray sweatsuit waddles in, her arm tightly held by a guard in a dark uniform. The […]
The Ins and Outs of the NFL Draft Posted on May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 by Raquel Barajas The 2026 NFL Draft was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Acrisure Stadium, home of the Steelers. The Draft is a free event that anyone can attend with just a simple tap on your phone. Fans who attended were able to experience the unexpected on the clock trades and picks that happened live. What is the […]
UWM Student Who Passed Away in Sandburg Residence Hall Was a ‘Kind, Young’ Nursing Student Posted on May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 by Alexandra Craker The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student died in a Sandburg Residence Hall on the morning of Sunday, April 19. According to a report obtained from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, the student was 19-year-old Thomas R. Tatterson. Tatterson’s obituary stated that Tatterson was a nursing student at UWM, […]
New York City Mayor Mamdani Encourages Return of Koh-i-Noor Diamond Posted on May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 by Skye Williams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’d ask privately for King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond in a press conference on Wednesday. “If I were to speak to the king separately from that [event], I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond,” said Mamdani, an Indian-American, before a ceremony commemorating 9/11. The large jewel was described by India […]
The 2026 NFL Draft: Top Picks & Biggest Surprises Posted on May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 by Junior Sotelo Ramos The 2026 NFL Draft has quickly become one of the most talked-about offseason events in professional football, as teams across the league reshape their futures through new talent. The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft drew major attention from fans and analysts, especially as unexpected picks, trade activity, and quarterback selections dominated headlines. According […]
King Charles Jokes and Delivers Serious Message to Congress Posted on May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 by Jeffrey Richardson King Charles III walked into the U.S. House chamber on April 28 and did something few expected from a monarch delivering a diplomatic address while also joking around with Congress. The king’s remarks to a joint meeting of Congress marked only the second time in history a British monarch has spoken before the American legislature. […]
Michael Jackson’s Recent Biopic Falls Short in Critics’ Eyes Posted on May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 by Nina Marks Following the April 24 release of Michael, the biopic film about singer Michael Jackson, critics have torn the movie down in the media. The concept for the film was to delve into the King of Pop’s early life. However, online critics have reached a consensus that the biopic played more like a greatest hits album. […]
President Donald Trump and First Lady Demanding for TV Host Jimmy Kimmel to be Fired Posted on May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 by Alexis Knecht President Donald Trump is demanding the permanent termination of the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host after a comment the ABC comedian made prior to the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Jimmy Kimmel, in the segment that was recorded Thursday, April 23 joked that First Lady Melania Trump had “a glow like an expectant […]
Canadiens Take Game 5 vs Lightning Posted on May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 by Alexandra Craker In a tight game 5, the Montreal Canadiens edged out the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 to go up 3-2 in the first-round series of the NHL playoffs. Montreal scored the first goal of the game in the first period when Tampa Bay’s forward Corey Perry lost control of the puck at middle ice, where Montreal’s […]
Voices of UWM Voters: Students Weigh in on the State Supreme Court Race Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by JAMS 320 What motivates younger Wisconsin voters? A team of student journalists fanned out across the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus to investigate the state Supreme Court race. They found that abortion, immigration, and general concern about “values” helped drive Gen Z voters to Judge Chris Taylor, the eventual victor over Judge Maria Lazar. Here’s the voices of […]
A New Chance For Brookfield Square Mall – The First Brookfield Winter Farmer’s Market Posted on April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 by Alexis Knecht Brookfield Square Mall has been on the decline for years, with the space vacant, stores empty, individuals like Even Nevals wanted to make use of the aging building. A new event has allowed for the mall to go from desolate to swarming with energy every weekend. “All these years I’ve been wondering why don’t we […]
UW-Milwaukee Student Cultural Centers Consolidation Sparks Outrage From Students Posted on April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Alexis Knecht Tensions were high during the General Campus Session on March 2 in the UW-Milwaukee Student Union, where about 30 students and faculty expressed their anger at the university’s decision to consolidate the eight Student Cultural Centers on campus, with one student calling it a “slap in the face.” “I think the power of these sessions […]