UWM Honors College “The Beast” Event Sparks Conversation and Connection Posted on June 1, 2021June 24, 2021 by Brianna Schubert The Honors Association for Research and Publication (HARPY) of the UWM Honors College hosted “The Beast” on Friday, May 7, an event creating a space for connection and storytelling among students, faculty and staff about dealing with the “beasts” they live with both within themselves and in the outside world. HARPY is a student-led organization […]
How UWM HYPE Creates a Welcoming Environment for Dancers Posted on May 25, 2021June 24, 2021 by Abigail Theis In this short documentary, Abbie Theis introduces us to HYPE, a hip-hop dance club at UWM. Take a closer look at HYPE during a regular weekly practice and learn of its impact on UWM as well as the Milwaukee college community.
Like Grandpa Like Grandson: Ripon Area Fire District Posted on May 25, 2021June 24, 2021 by Aaron Granados In this short documentary, Aaron Granados introduces us to Tyler and Ron, two locals who besides being family members are also part of the same firefighting crew.
Back to School: Pandemic Edition Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Cherita Booker In this short documentary, Cherita Booker shows us what it’s like to return to school while also navigating online classes during the pandemic.
Strive Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Brianna Schubert Meet Tiff Polzin, a third-year student at UWM studying music theater, dance and psychology. Being constantly overbooked and doing school primarily virtually this semester due to COVID-19 has brought on a lot of anxiety for this self-proclaimed perfectionist. In this short documentary, Brianna Schubert shows us the struggle and beauty of endlessly striving to be […]
A Day in the Life of a DoorDash Driver Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Lucas Kovnesky Lucas Kovnesky takes us on a ride with a local DoorDash driver. Experience the joy and struggles the job brings in this short documentary.
Butterfly Effect Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Audrianna Hutchinson Audrianna Hutchinson introduces us to Jakayla Bridges, a young local who has overcome struggles in life and is now making waves in the TikTok makeup universe.
Ghost Campus Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Matthew Hollendonner Matthew Hollendonner takes us into a ghost campus: UW-Milwaukee during Spring 2021. Student workers struggle with online classes and barely interact with people on the job due to Covid restrictions.
Denim Day Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Lauren Clausing Lauren Clausing takes us behind the scenes of “Denim Day”, an event held by UWM’s Women’s Resource Center to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.
Anti-Asian Bias: UW-Milwaukee Confronts Asian Hate Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 by Madison Rios Dr. Juchuan Wang discussed how the use of the term “China Virus” has diverted attention away from domestic failure during the COVID-19 pandemic. May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and in honor of this, panelists celebrated having the hard conversation of Anti-Asian bias in America, according to Dr. Chia Vang, the Associate Vice Chancellor in the Division of Global Inclusion & […]
The CDC’s New Mask Guidance Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 by Cherita Booker On Thursday May 13, 2021, the Center for Disease Control announced that those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer need to wear a mask or physically distancing themselves from others. “If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic,” said the CDC in a press […]
Chuck Todd on the Effects of the Trump Administration and the Future of Journalism Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 by Lauren Clausing Chuck Todd speaks on the state of journalism, the effects of the Trump era on the media and the future of reporting during Milwaukee Press Club event. On February 29th Chuck Todd addressed professional and student journalists in an event hosted by Charles Benson by the Milwaukee Press Club. Benson asked Todd about the current […]