Strange Times for this ‘Stranger Things’ Artist Posted on May 13, 2020December 17, 2022 by Rachel Robinson In the midst of a global pandemic, an artist for the hit TV show Stranger Things is working from home. He tells his sister about life on and off the set.
Finding Hope through Music: The Voices of Quarantine Posted on May 13, 2020August 31, 2020 by Richa Karmarkar Haley Griffin was heading into a busy week of senior classes at Berklee College of Music when she was told to pack up her studio apartment in Boston and move back to her home in Wisconsin. As a major in Professional Music at the distinguished university, Haley would now have to repurpose her suburban living […]
“My Mind is in Panama”: Immigrants Face Hardships in Lockdown Posted on May 13, 2020August 31, 2020 by Everett Eaton During the pandemic, three immigrants in a range of situations find that family means the most to them.
Favorite Song is a Salute to Mom Posted on May 13, 2020August 31, 2020 by Alyssa Mendez Eric Johnson says the song ‘Hey Mama’ by Kayne West perfectly describes his feelings for his mom.
Exploring New Music in Quarantine Posted on May 13, 2020August 31, 2020 by Anthony Dorantes Tony Dorantes interviews friends to hear about their music tastes, and see if they’ve discovered any new tunes during social distancing.
Shortage of Protective Gear Threatens Workers Across Industries Posted on May 11, 2020August 31, 2020 by Derek Johnson On April 3, Shaun Robinson started his day like he always does. He ate his breakfast, took his dog for a walk and put on his uniform for work. He kissed his girlfriend goodbye, grabbed his keys and started his daily commute. When he got to his workplace, Robinson walked in and washed his hands […]
Mount Horeb Tackles Pandemic Without Big-City Resources Posted on May 11, 2020August 31, 2020 by Madison Arntsen A day in the life of Chief Jenny Minter at the Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire Department could not be more different from just a few months ago. With the COVID-19 virus reaching this small town, the department now needs to wear masks, add more cleaning chores to their list and install hand sanitizer stations. […]
A Different Year for Wisconsin High School Seniors Posted on May 10, 2020August 31, 2020 by Ryan Pollak The COVID-19 pandemic has caused businesses to close, sports to suspend activities and schools to transfer online. Because high schools are shut down, seniors will not be able to attend defining high school events. Ryan Pollak reports.
A Small Business Begins Protest After Governor Ever’s Safer at Home Order Extended Posted on May 9, 2020August 31, 2020 by Taylor Wietzke The newly owned business 6th Gear protested Governor Evers’ extended Safer at Home Order by opening the restaurant and bar in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Panthers Baseball in Quarantine Posted on May 5, 2020August 31, 2020 by Samuel Dehring With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing sports to a screeching halt, the Milwaukee Panthers baseball team is trying their best to cope with not being able to play the game they love. The team was about a month into the season until it came to an abrupt end due to the Coronavirus. Jack Thelen is a […]
Farm Happy Keeps Customers Happy During Pandemic Posted on May 3, 2020August 31, 2020 by Jessica Gatzow Whether it’s the middle of winter, a pandemic or both, market garden Farm Happy is green and growing. Inside greenhouses, rows of spinach cover the ground, and microgreens under UV light pop out of the soil. Outside, ducks and chickens roam the property, and thousands of tulips and dahlias emerge from the ground. As spring […]
College Students Open Up About Quarantining and the COVID-19 Virus Posted on May 3, 2020August 31, 2020 by Allison Martens When facing a pandemic like the one at hand, schools have been forced to navigate a situation unlike anything they’ve experienced before. As a result of the COVID-19 virus, many students have been forced out of their dorms and back into their parents’ homes. Others have been stuck inside to quarantine in their college towns. […]