WAC Boys Basketball Regional Semifinals: Here’s How It Went Posted on April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Junior Sotelo Ramos West Allis Central Boys Basketball continued its dominant 2025-26 season with a commanding performance in the regional semifinals, defeating Racine Horlick 76-43 on March 6 and advancing to the Regional Finals. The West Allis Central Bulldogs set the tone early, controlling the pace of the game with aggressive defense and efficient scoring. By the end […]
Women’s History Month: Women Veterans Appreciation Desiree Sims and Jessica Garza Posted on April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Jeffrey Richardson Desiree Sims spent more than 18 years serving in both the Army and Navy, from emergency rooms stateside to running a clinic at Guantanamo Bay. Jessica Garza served eight years as a human resources specialist, including a deployment to Afghanistan during one of the deadliest periods of the war. This Women’s History Month, both Milwaukee-area […]
Milwaukee Residents Show Up to De-Flock Milwaukee Streets Posted on April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Skye Williams Milwaukee residents demanded that Flock cameras be removed from the streets at the Fire and Police Commission meeting on March 5 at Milwaukee City Hall. “I think that it’s a really great day when a room can be this full,” said Ajak Johnson, a resident who spoke during the meeting. “But I think that it’s […]
Sandburg Domestic Violence Allegation Underscores Growing Trend on Campus Posted on April 5, 2026April 23, 2026 by Zack O’Hara Domestic violence incidents are rising at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with a recent arrest at Sandburg Residence Hall highlighting a growing pattern of alleged violence reported on campus, particularly within student housing. An 18-year-old man was arrested Feb. 1 at Sandburg Residence Hall after police responded to an alleged domestic violence incident, according to a […]
AI in Academic Settings: Helpful or Harmful? Posted on April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Nina Marks The recent years have shown a rise in the usage of artificial intelligence that has many students, educators and parents alike wondering if this new technology is a benefit or a burden in the classroom setting. According to an article in the World Economic Forum, 71% of teachers and 65% of students say that AI […]
New Student Hub: Students and Community Outraged From Continued Lack of Data and Chancellor Presence Posted on April 5, 2026April 14, 2026 by Stephanie Serrano At each design input session, Chia Vang and Kelly Haag were faced with the same question from crowd members: “Why?” Why, that is, was the university determined to merge and get rid of a series of popular student identity centers. The pair always referred to data that a general student center will improve student retention […]
Former UWM Fraternity Member Ty Whiteley Faces Battery Charge Posted on April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Alexandra Craker Ty Whiteley, a former Phi Sigma Kappa member and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student, is facing a battery charge in relation to a police report filed on Feb. 13, 2026. Whiteley, 20, is accused by his former girlfriend of battery after an incident that occurred at Whiteley’s residence, listed in the criminal complaint. He is innocent […]
Federal THC Ban Threatens to Kill Wisconsin Hemp Industry’s Buzz Posted on January 20, 2026February 18, 2026 by Charles Butler Ask just about any American what the state of Wisconsin is known for and you’re likely to get the same answer: cheese. However, Wisconsin also hosts a quiet industry built around hemp, the industrious, un-sexy cousin of the plant Snoop Dogg once encouraged his fans to smoke every day. Hemp, like marijuana, is a member […]
The Data Center Rush Comes to the Dairyland Posted on December 29, 2025August 12, 2026 by Olivia Davis, Jonathan Joseph, Jack Laude, Briceon Monk, Alex Stahl and William Stauber Soik AI’s rapid growth is driving a surge in massive data centers, boosting innovation but raising environmental concerns. Expanding energy and water demands strain local resources, while Big Tech’s dominance concentrates power. As AI infrastructure scales, questions about sustainability, accountability, and equitable access are becoming increasingly urgent for communities and policymakers. Believe it or not, a […]
Revisiting The Lost Class Posted on December 29, 2025July 30, 2026 by Brooke Saint Louis-Hargraves, Akira Quinn and Grace Santiago The first thing Daran Wiley wanted to be was an astrophysicist, according to his mother Rashawn McKenzie. He even dressed as one for a school event one year. “He came home and he was like, ‘Mom, I want to be an astrophysicist and if you don’t know what it means, it’s okay, I can tell […]
Inside Milwaukee’s Stunning Win over Robert Morris Posted on December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars UW-Milwaukee Men’s Basketball’s grit and team depth were on display on Dec. 6, as they defeated the Robert Morris Colonials at the buzzer with a final score of 74-72. Redshirt senior Aaron Franklin came off the bench and enjoyed his best game of the season, scoring 12 points and adding 6 rebounds. The Panthers were […]
For The Young Posted on December 22, 2025December 31, 2025 by Gaeun Lee Abraham Yang is the pastor of the Korean Baptist Church in Milwaukee (KBCM). Since his own youth, he has carried a vision for ministry specifically dedicated to young adults. Because the church is a Korean congregation located in Milwaukee, manyKorean international students who study at nearby universities attend the church, some of whom are not […]