“Central Park Five” Lawsuit Brings Tension for President Donald Trump’s Election Posted on November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 by Akira Quinn Before President Donald Trump’s election win, emotions resurfaced for the Central Park Five members over comments during the Presidential debate. Members of the “Central Park Five” filed a defamation suit against President Donald Trump, accusing him of spreading “false misleading and defamatory” statements about their 1989 case. Yusef Salaam, Raymond Sanatana, Kevin Richardson, Antron Brown, […]
Youth Voters in Wisconsin Mobilize Around Key Issues in 2024 Posted on November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 by Leslie Nicolas-Miletty In the 2024 election, 327,160 votes came from Wisconsin’s youngest voting demographic (ages 18-24), according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Overall, about 73% of Wisconsin’s voting-age population cast ballots in the 2024 presidential race, with nearly 3.4 million voters, the highest in state history, according to unofficial results from the Associated Press. While youth voter […]
UWM Chancellor Addresses Election, Community Concerns Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Olivia Davis Chancellor Mark Mone discussed the uncertainty of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s future after the 2024 election and addressed the possibility of a University of Wisconsin-Madison split from the Universities of Wisconsin in his chancellor’s report at a Faculty Senate meeting on Nov. 14. “I’ve received several questions about election outcomes and impact, and I’ll […]
UWM Students Protest Kamala Harris for Palestine Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Grace Santiago The shouts of protestors were carried through the cool morning breeze as police officers began taping off more of Maryland Avenue. Above the crowd, the Palestinian flag flew, reaching for the clear blue sky. Protestors wore keffiyehs on their heads and draped over their shoulders as they stood together, calling for a stop to the […]
Brady Street Remembers Late Alderman Jonathan Brostoff With Candelight Walk Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 by Graham Thomas Friends, constituents and former colleagues of Jonathan Brostoff gathered on Brady Street Monday evening for a candlelight memorial walk in remembrance of the late District 3 alderman. Attendees packed into Brady Street corner bar The Roman Coin at 5 p.m. to share stories about Brostoff, who served the East Side as a member of the […]
Sex Week at UWM Residence Halls Undergoes Changes From Past Years Posted on November 9, 2024November 9, 2024 by Stephanie Perez Sex Week takes over UWM Residence Halls once again, but this year’s week-long event is a little different from past years, undergoing changes and leaving returning students disappointed. UWM Housing has hosted this week-long event for over 10 years now, this year happening the second week of October. Hidden behind fun-titled events like, “Condom Olympics” […]
In Milwaukee, Young Democrats Were Enthusiastic First-Time Voters Posted on November 9, 2024November 9, 2024 by Olivia Davis Across UWM’s campus, volunteers are trying to get out the vote, and posters reminding students to go to the polls on Nov. 5 are everywhere. For many young adults, this is their first time voting in a presidential election, and this one has proven to be monumental. “I honestly was really excited to vote, just […]
UWM October Artist Fair 2024 Showcases Self-Expression Posted on November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 by Grace Santiago Foldable tables lined UWM’s Union Concourse, forming two large circles, illuminated by the afternoon sunlight. Each table was set up with a black tablecloth and chairs behind them for vendors to use. At each table, artists set out their unique pieces of self-expression for students and visitors alike to see. From jewelry to crocheted pieces […]
MPS Town Hall Meeting Causes Frustration Among Community Members Posted on November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 by Akira Quinn Milwaukee Public Schools potentially closing 25 percent of all schools over a 10-year plan announcement causes frustration from community members. A town hall meeting was held at James Madison High School regarding the 10-year plan that MPS announced earlier this year. The meetings are to get input from community members as the district decides how […]
Barack Obama Campaigns in Madison with Tim Walz Posted on November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 by David Go MADISON – On a day that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris took a respite from campaigning, former president Barack Obama campaigned in Madison with Tim Walz, Harris’s running mate. “It’s always great to have him in the state because he’s been the most effective messenger for the Democratic Party,” Mandela Barnes told Media Milwaukee. “He’s […]
Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee Meeting Clarifies New Reckless Driving Penalties Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by Leslie Nicolas-Miletty The Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee, responsible for developing policies to protect health and safety, met on Oct. 3 to clarify new initiatives aimed at curbing reckless driving, particularly targeting repeat offenders. This meeting followed an Oct. 1 press conference where the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), the City Attorney’s Office and the Milwaukee County […]
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 […]