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On June 9, Republican lawmakers passed legislation that would eliminate the extra $300 a week that unemployed people in Wisconsin have received for those who lost work during the Covid-19 pandemic. Gov. Tony Evers, however, has vetoed the legislation. The editorial board agrees with Evers’ decision to veto the bill because we believe the extra […]

The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that no government or business could require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or the use of vaccination passports. UW-Milwaukee’s editorial board also believes that public and private entities should be banned from requiring vaccination passports in Wisconsin. Requiring the use or need for vaccination passports is an infringement on […]

It’s time to say goodbye to fast fashion and hello to recycled fashion.  Rachel Hayes  I want to believe we all want what is best for our environment right?  How we shop, reduce, reuse, recycle, anything and everything that we can possibly do to lessen our carbon footprint.  Shutterstock; save a turtle   But at the same time, we love to be fashionable, on a budget.  So, in […]

Those Who Wish Me Dead BRON Studios Directed by Taylor Sheridan Main Characters: Angelina Jolie, Finn Little, Jon Bernthal, Aiden Gillen, and Nicholas Hoult 1 Hour, 40 Minutes 3/5 stars The movie, Those Who Wish Me Dead, based on the book by Michael Koryta, was as thrilling as it was confusing.  As someone who enjoys […]

Tony Evers’ decision to veto the Republican legislation that was recently put into action, was a tough decision to make, but the right one. On Wednesday, June 9,2021 Republican lawmakers passed legislation to eliminate the extra $300 to those who are on unemployment receive. Our Milwaukee governor is taking a stand to not eliminate that bonus as he feels that it is still necessary to keep it until September. Our board is […]

The COVID-19 vaccines were a light at the end of a very long and isolated tunnel for many. For others, the vaccines were met with less celebration and more caution. Up to this point, it has been a personal decision to receive the COVID vaccine in the state of Wisconsin. Vaccine passports would take away […]

Milwaukee’s Water Street entertainment district has lately been described as chaotic and concerning. There have been four shootings within the past couple of weeks, with one of them being fatal. The popular bar district has been the location numerous incidents of violence including reckless driving, fights, and shootings. Witnesses have also seen multiple brawls, beatings, […]

It’s summertime, and we all want to make the most of it this year. What better way is there to bring energy to your day than blast some great music. What makes it even better is when you can listen to an entire album without worrying about some dud song in the middle that you’ll […]

Water Street is a well-known area home to many bars including Red Rock Saloon, Dukes On Water, McGillycuddy’s Bar and Grill, Brothers Bar and Grill, Harp, Trinity and much more. With the recent lift on restrictions following the strike of COVID-19 in 2020, you can find any of these bars back up and running with […]

Being a student in general comes with many challenges, but being a college student is a challenge in itself. Constantly loaded with assignments, tests, studying and projects all while trying to maintain the “college life,” a social aspect that many young adults missed out on during the pandemic, is nearly impossible to balance. For many […]

For the time being, the extra $300 being given weekly to those who receive unemployment benefits should remain. Thus, it is crucial that Evers veto the Wisconsin Republican lawmakers’ recent bill which eliminates said $300. When the pandemic forced hundreds of thousands of people to be out of work, Congress decided to give an extra […]