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.
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 […]
Deemed Essential Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 by Joseph Pethan and Wat Lee Essential workers give their testimonies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mother’s Day Flowers During Pandemic: Pick-up or Delivery, Fresh-Cut or Houseplants? Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Jessica Gatzow Going out for Mother’s Day brunch may be out of the question during pandemic conditions, but there are still gift-giving options to show appreciation for mom while maintaining social distancing. Flowers take the crown as the most popular choice, representing 69% of Mother’s Day gifts last year. Some floral options receive the spotlight (or the […]
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 […]
The Dawn of COVID-19 in Cape Town: A Backpacker’s Account of Travel During the Pandemic Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Allison Beebe On March 11, an hour before boarding, gate B17 was crowded with passengers waiting to depart from Chicago to Munich when President Trump’s voice interrupted the regular TV programming, “to keep new cases from entering our shores, we will be suspending all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days. The new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight.” I found myself in ethically uncharted territory and it was rapidly transforming.
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.