How Are Hurricanes Named? The Identification of Helene and Milton Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by David Go Two major hurricanes have made landfall in recent weeks – Hurricane Helene in Georgia and the Carolinas and Hurricane Milton in Florida. Just as the names Katrina or Harvey may elicit memories of a catastrophic natural weather event, Helene and Milton may come to be more synonymous with the storm than any of the people […]
Down N’ Downer Hosts Their First Show at Radio Milwaukee Venue Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by Hannah Wescher A live music show on Oct. 17th marked the beginning of a new era for Milwaukee’s Down N’ Downer. This was the first show hosted by Down N’ Downer at Radio Milwaukee’s venue in Walker’s Point. According to Ben Moyle, one of the founders of Down N’ Downer, they started as a backyard DIY music […]
Bill Clinton Rallies Religious Voters in Milwaukee Posted on November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by Alex Stahl Bill Clinton spoke this past Thursday, October 31st at The Institute for the Preservation of African-American Music and Arts, at 3200 W. Hampton Ave. to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. He discussed topics such as the economy, healthcare, religion, and the importance of voting in a swing state. “The future of the country is […]
Healing Horizons: A Path to Peace for Students Grappling with Stress and Trauma Posted on November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 by Summer Fisher In the fast-paced environment of university life, where the pressures of deadlines, exams, and personal responsibilities are always looming, stress can often feel overwhelming. For many students, the weight of these pressures is compounded by past traumas or ongoing anxiety. Recognizing the need for a space where students can manage their mental health effectively, the […]
Boo at the Zoo: A Milwaukee County Tradition Posted on November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 by Alex Stahl The Milwaukee County Zoo held its annual event “Boo at the Zoo” from October 17-19, bringing delight to families around Halloween time and offering different activities and new experiences for people to participate in among the animals. “This is one of our classics, but we always want to improve and make it better,” said Kimberly […]
An Interview with the Protester Who Disrupted Kamala Harris’s Closed Door UWM Meeting Posted on October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 by Alex Stahl The protester who confronted Vice President Kamala Harris at a closed-door University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee meeting says in an exclusive interview that he “laughed” when he received a text inviting him to the event because he has a long history of protesting the government. “I was laughing because I’ve been organizing things around the country for […]
Early Voting Begins in Milwaukee Posted on October 24, 2024November 15, 2024 by Peyton Radloff With less than two weeks away from the presidential election on November 5 early voting has begun in Milwaukee. With tensions being higher than ever this election, citizens are taking advantage of getting their ballot in early. Peyton Radloff takes us to the polls.
Local Clothing Initiative Hosts Free Event Posted on October 23, 2024November 15, 2024 by Sophi Stezala A local vintage and secondhand clothing initiative hosted a unique free event at Crossroads Collective. Sophia Stezala tells us more.
Kamala Harris Confronted by Protester in Closed Door UWM Meeting [VIDEO] Posted on October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 by Alex Stahl A video posted on the UW-Milwaukee 2027 Snapchat Story shows an unnamed protester confronting Kamala Harris in a closed-door meeting about the issue of Israel and Palestine. The video shows the student recording in the background of the classroom Harris was speaking in. The beginning of the video is unclear on what he says. The […]
UW-Milwaukee Protests Kamala Harris on Campus: A Timeline Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by Alex Stahl Protests erupted in front of Lubar Entrepreneurship building this morning after it was announced that Kamala Harris would be attending a business class at UWM as well as a meet and greet while on the campaign trail. However, the streets of Kenwood and Maryland are lined with people waiting to see Harris, whilst others shout chants in […]
Mark Cuban to Visit UW-Milwaukee with Kamala Harris Posted on October 16, 2024October 17, 2024 by David Go, Yamil Tocuyo-Lopez and Chevy Miller Mark Cuban will accompany Vice President Kamala Harris on her visit to UW-Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct. 17, according to the UWM College Democrats. This is the first campaign event that will feature the Texas-based billionaire at Harris’s side. The exact start time of the event is unknown, but the event is expected to take place […]