Teaching During a Pandemic Posted on December 30, 2020January 5, 2021 by Jack Van Reck There has been plenty of coverage of how all aspects of private and professional life has been significantly altered for everyone because of the pandemic. One such job that required a rapid change was teaching. In this short documentary, Jack Van Reck shows us how teachers have had to make substantial changes in the way […]
Sports Commentary From The Basement Posted on December 30, 2020January 5, 2021 by Richa Karmarkar Brian Anderson is a local sports anchor for the Brewers and other teams. He’s also announcing for a popular NBA video game. Seems like a lot of work, especially during a pandemic, but as Richa Karmakar tells us in this short documentary, Brian has found a way to set up a workspace right at home.
Black-owned Businesses Weather the Storm in Milwaukee Posted on December 28, 2020January 5, 2021 by Adrian Hurd Black-owned businesses have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic causing many to close at an alarming rate. However, Adrian Hurd tells us about a few Black businesses in Milwaukee that have managed to weather through the storm.
Local Musicians Struggle During the Pandemic Posted on December 28, 2020January 5, 2021 by Samuel Dehring COVID-19 has affected musicians across the state of Wisconsin. Media Milwaukee reporter Sam Dehring brings us a closer look at the struggles these local musicians are facing.
UWM’s Outdoor Pursuits Adapts and Thrives Posted on December 28, 2020January 5, 2021 by Hannah Borchert UWM’s Outdoor Pursuits offers safe opportunities for students to stay active and make new friends amidst the pandemic. Hannah Borchert with the story.
UWM SAAC Casts Unanimous Vote on Name, Image, Likeness Legislation Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 by Jack Fitzgerald In their Dec. 2. meeting, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), voted unanimously in support of the NCAA proposed legislation regarding name, image, and likeness rules for athletes. All SAAC meetings at UWM have been held over Microsoft teams this year amid the pandemic, and campus meeting restrictions. It was attended by […]
A Spotify Year in Music Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 by Haley Osness Spotify users have something special to look forward to at the end of every year, abreakdown of their most listened to songs, genres and artists. The music streaming service comes out every year with their famous “Spotify Wrapped” where listeners can get a review of their year in music. 2020 has been a stressful year, […]
Kyle Rittenhouse Appears At His First Preliminary Hearing Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 by Audrianna Hutchinson KENOSHA, Wis. -Kyle Rittenhouse attended his first preliminary hearing on Dec. 3, through a zoom call. The state is charging Rittenhouse with killing two protestors at a Kenosha protest. The Preliminary hearing started by addressing the motion to dismiss counts two and six against Rittenhouse, filed by Attorney Mark Richards. Richards says that they should dismiss count […]
Bucks Fans Ecstatic After Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs 5-year $228 Million ‘Supermax’ Extension Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 by Henry Dunsirn Milwaukee Bucks fans received an early Christmas present on December 15th when it was announced that the two-time NBA MVP and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo signed an extension with Milwaukee for 5 years worth $228 million dollars, the largest contract in league history. To say that fans are merely excited would […]
The People’s Revolution Honors 200th day of Consecutive Action Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 by Darius Hayes A protest movement demanding social and racial justice and an end to police brutality began and hundreds of demonstrators gathered, sparked by the death of George Floyd under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer. Since spring, a mixed-race group known as The People’s Revolution has been carrying out the daily marches and demonstrations. The […]
Bucks Fans Eager For Upcoming Season After Giannis Signs Supermax Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 by Zachary Semancik Leading up to the start of the 2020-2021 NBA season, noise was surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks franchise. For years, questions arose as to whether or not the Bucks’ star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, would sign a contract extension when eligible on Nov. 20, 2020. Weeks went by, and Antetokounmpo had yet to sign the contract that […]
Election Night Was Full of Many Emotions Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 by Michael Colt It was around 5 a.m. when Kate Harvey woke up her fiancé, Michael Czerwinski. She was nervous and anxious about the election. Harvey then saw that Joe Biden won Wisconsin and that helped alleviate some nerves. Czerwinski also feels more relieved that the election is finally over but stressed that President Trump is making the […]