Riverwest Food Pantry: Community of Generosity During Pandemic Posted on May 26, 2020August 31, 2020 by Molly Nelson Bright Saturday mornings used to bring a vibrant community to the Riverwest Food Pantry, and all involved hope that begins again soon. But on May 9, the new normal went into operation in the St. Casimir Church parking lot, as volunteers launched their seventh week in a new drive-up/walk-up style operation. At 7:00 a.m., […]
Educators Create New Routines for Students at Home Posted on May 26, 2020August 31, 2020 by Tanasia Shaw Milwaukee educators have been guiding students and navigating big changes in education since schools closed in March. Tanasia Shaw reports.
A Much Kneaded Pastime Posted on May 25, 2020August 31, 2020 by Terese Radke Does it feel like everyone you know has been making bread during the pandemic? This short documentary interviews two bakers to see why this activity helps during quarantine.
Dairy Farming During Covid-19 Posted on May 25, 2020August 31, 2020 by Hannah Borchert Short documentary that showcases how a small dairy farm is holding up during the Covid-19 pandemic in Wisconsin.
Katrina: 15 Years Later Posted on May 25, 2020August 31, 2020 by Lily Maxwell The Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans was one of the hardest hit areas from Hurricane Katrina. Now, 15 years after the storm, rebuilding is still taking place. In this short documentary, a group of journalists interview people to see how much help they received (or didn’t).
COVID-19: Corrupting International Education on Every Continent Posted on May 25, 2020August 31, 2020 by Ryan Marincic and Lauren Fenrick
Quarantined Abroad Posted on May 25, 2020August 31, 2020 by Jodie Filenius and Jena Kleindl Benjamin Cadel is an undergraduate student from France and Shiv Issar is a doctoral student from India who is studying abroad at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this short documentary, they talk about what it’s like being abroad in the U.S. during the global pandemic and how it’s impacting them.
Essential Worker Posted on May 25, 2020August 31, 2020 by Sydney Ewert and Amanda Andrews During the COVID-19 pandemic, most US states issued Stay-at-Home executive orders which closed all businesses deemed unessential. People that work at businesses that are essential still have to work under the new social distancing guidelines from the CDC. Here are two are how two essential workers are navigating the new work environment in Minnesota and […]
Cats Find Forever Homes at Sip & Purr During COVID-19 Posted on May 22, 2020August 31, 2020 by Jessica Gatzow Sip & Purr cat cafe on Milwaukee’s East Side isn’t only known as a place to cuddle with cats in the popular cat lounge, but a place to adopt. During Gov. Ever’s Safer at Home order, the cafe has organized over 25 cat adoptions since closing its doors to the public. Increases in pet adoptions […]
Green Bay Packers 2020 NFL Draft Reactions Posted on May 21, 2020August 31, 2020 by Samuel Dehring The 2020 NFL Draft has concluded, and the Green Bay Packers had a very surprising class that left fans both angry and indifferent on why the team went about their selections as they did. Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst came into his third draft with a mindset that nobody expected. The Packers were one game away from the […]
Winners and Losers of The Last Dance Posted on May 20, 2020August 31, 2020 by Ian Tuck As the spring of 2020 has brought us a world of no sports, the 1990s Chicago Bulls took the stage as ESPN bumped up the release date for the much anticipated 10 part docuseries about Michael Jordan and his dynasty with the Bulls The Last Dance. All 10 episodes were a nostalgic ride back to […]
Milwaukee Nurses Remain on Front Lines During Pandemic Posted on May 19, 2020August 31, 2020 by Thomas Hoffman Day after day, Milwaukee nurses are on the front lines in the Wisconsin city hardest hit by Covid-19. Tom Hoffman reports.