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There are many sounds that people have instantaneously come to associate with that of the fall season. Those sounds tend to include the sound of the sound of geese as they fly south, the sound of a crackling bonfire, and of course the crunching sound of leaves on the ground. A lesser known and appreciated […]

“You’re not a church, you’re a cult.” “Jesus did not teach of resistance.” “You’re supplying food and supplies to Satan’s army.” “Satan’s army?!”  Worship Pastor Cameron Overton recalls the incredulous reaction he had when reading the flood of hate comments in his church’s inbox.  “Good Lord!” The pastors of Zao MKE Church believe this animosity […]

Jimmy Butler received laughs from his teammates as he strutted into the Miami Heat’s practice after a victory over the Boston Celtics four weeks ago. Butler was wearing a jersey that wasn’t his. The white jersey read “Whitnall” in navy blue writing across the chest, the number 14 printed below. The jersey belonged to his […]

Representing the fastest growing minority group in Wisconsin, “Voces de la Frontera Action” is taking to the streets ahead of the upcoming election to ensure Latino citizens are part of the conversation. Richa Karmarkar has the story.

On an October Sunday morning in Muskego, Wis., a rally for President Trump kicked off at local bar, TJ’s Roundabout. Trucks, motorcycles and cars filtered into the surrounding lots and fields, organizing themselves into neat rows to optimize the launch of the planned parade. Closer to the bar was a stage set up alongside outdoor […]

The pandemic presents unique challenges and changes for band ensembles. UW-Milwaukee musicians are adjusting to safety precautions so they can rehearse together in person.

Nou Thao, a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, waited in line to vote in-person during the primary election in April amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Three weeks before Nov. 3, an opened envelope with her absentee ballot sat beside her. “I can’t decide between Trump or Biden,” Thao said. “I don’t know much about the […]

What was once an extremely busy building with students everywhere you look, now resembles a bit of a ghost town.   The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union has always been a place where UWM students can study, do homework and get to know other students.   Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, things at the Union have changed drastically.   According […]

As the pandemic has hindered the allowances of canvassing and physical outreach, presidential campaigns have demonstrated an increased reliance on the virtual world to engage voters for the 2020 election. Peer-to-peer texting, or P2P, has become a prevalent tool for political campaigns to reach thousands of people by text at a time, especially in states […]

Newly acquired quarterback Nick Foles is the next iteration in a long line of leading men for the Chicago Bears, as he recently took over for former 2017 2nd overall draft pick Mitchell Trubisky. Foles is the 24th quarterback to start a game for the Bears since 2000. Quarterback Nick Foles during his tenure with […]

Based on survey information from 2019, UWM students believe more can be done to achieve diversity on campus.  UWM ranks slightly above average, coming in at number 794 when it comes to racial diversity and representation at a national level, according to College Factual statistics.  “I think UWM has what it takes to make students […]

The Wauwatosa Common Council held a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss Mayor Dennis McBride’s Emergency Proclamation for a city-wide curfew held in the city. The debate continued, and questions emerged about the emergency order. McBride signed the order for a city-wide curfew on Sept. 30. This occurred one week before Milwaukee County District Attorney […]