The Lonely Year: How Wisconsin Handled COVID-19 in 2020 Posted on December 31, 2020January 1, 2021 by Jay Stahl This story was written by Jay Stahl from reporting by, in no particular order: Elizabeth Charney, Tanner Duffney, Henry Dunsirn, Jack Fitzgerald, Darius Hayes, Thomas Hoffman, Audrianna Hutchinson, Shazdah-Lee Sequoya Juniel, Richa Ravindra Karmarkar, Michael Null, Noah Osen, Zachary Semancik, Grayson Sewell, Tanasia Shaw, Amanda Stahl, Niko Barrientos, Michael Colt, Everett Eaton, Derek Johnson, Haley […]
Inside a Vegetarian’s Kitchen Posted on December 31, 2020January 5, 2021 by Brianna Schubert Take a look at college vegetarians and their journey with becoming and staying vegetarian this year. In this short documentary, Brianna Schubert gives us an inside look into their kitchens, their motivation for becoming vegetarian and how they have integrated this lifestyle into their routines.
Local Food Pantry Becomes Light of Hope Posted on December 30, 2020January 5, 2021 by Molly Nelson Food pantries have become a ray of light for struggling communities during the pandemic. Molly Nelson documented how volunteers keep up the good work.
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 […]