Advancing Reproductive Justice Through Storytelling Posted on May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 by Sian de Beer The Power of Stories in Advancing Reproductive Justice event took on Monday, April 24 at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which featured a community panel that discussed and reflected on how story telling is a tool for reproductive justice work. According to the pamphlet handed out at the event, the two […]
UW-Milwaukee’s Battle Against the Opioid Crisis Posted on May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 by Sian de Beer The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sent out an email to students regarding an increase in overdose deaths due to fentanyl in the Milwaukee community, according to the update, since last week Saturday at least 18 people have died of suspected drug overdoses. Two students, Logan Rachwal and Cade Reddington who were both freshmen, passed away in […]
FPC Discusses Protocols for The Release of Milwaukee Officers’ Body Camera Footage Posted on May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 by Cameron Knoll The Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission discussed possibilities for a change in policy when releasing officer body camera footage after critical incidents during a public meeting on Thursday. Before the meeting began, grieving mothers and protesters from the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression rallied in front of Milwaukee City Hall in support of […]
Craft Beer Expansion Takes Wisconsin Posted on May 20, 2023December 28, 2023 by Joshua Groninger With summer approaching, it’s always nice to find something cold to drink. In recent years, craft beer has become more popular across the country and it is no different in Wisconsin. There are many local craft breweries and they continue to expand production and innovate. Joshua Groninger has the story.
Grieving Mothers Pack Fire and Police Commission City Meeting Over New Police Body Cam Footage Release Bill Posted on May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by Jackson Minshall In the City Hall public hearing room the night of April 20, the powerful words of grieving mothers were caught in the thick, humid air, leaving the room so quiet that you could hear their tears strike the public comment table. “If it was your child that was killed, wouldn’t you want answers?” said Jacqueline […]
Students for a Democratic Society Hold Protest over Former U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan Visiting UW-Milwaukee Campus Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Juan Escutia-Arreola While former Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan spoke to an audience of students, faculty and community members at UW-Milwaukee’s Ballroom Thursday night, noise could be heard outside the Student Union where the UWM Distinguished Lecture Series discussion was taking place. The student organization – Students for a Democratic Society – held a scheduled […]
UW System and Robin Vos Clash Over Liberal Indoctrination Claims Posted on May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 by Brenden Kazukewicz University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone expressed fear and anger and says he’s going on offense, after Speaker Robin Vos refuses to fund Wisconsin universities without accountability measures over concerns of liberal indoctrination and a lack of diversity of ideas. In a meeting with the UW-Milwaukee University Committee, on March 14, regarding the budget for […]
UWM TechStore and Panther Shop Victim of Burglary Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by Charmeka Wells On Monday, March 13, the UWM Techstore notified UWM police about a burglary that took place on Friday, March 10, after the store was closed due to a winter storm. The Tech Store is located in the UWM student union on the first floor and inside of the Panther Shop. The burglary was discovered after […]
Wisconsin’s First Dog Ice Cream Bar Opens in Milwaukee Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by Sonnet Bayer If humans deserve a sweet treat once in a while, dogs should too. There’s a new ice cream bar in town that’s just for dogs. Sonnet Bayer has the story.
Milwaukee: The Future Of Affordable Housing and Homelessness Posted on April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 by Sian de Beer The Community and Economic Development Committee held a meeting on March 8th at Milwaukee’s City Hall discussing how people who contracted the coronavirus became unstably housed which caused a spike in the homeless population. This committee typical deals with matters pertaining to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, […]
UWM Students and Chancellor Concerned About Proposed Tuition Increase Posted on April 1, 2023April 13, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and students are worried about the recent announcement of a 5% tuition increase by the UW System President, as expressed by Mone during the Academic Staff Senate. At a time when many students face challenges due to high prices and taxes considering economic inflation, there’s an announcement by Mone during the […]
7 Ways UW-Milwaukee Students are Getting Through Finals Week Posted on January 1, 2023January 10, 2023 by Anna Gipple While many universities have wrapped up the fall semester and sent students home for the holidays, UW-Milwaukee students are in the midst of cramming for the stressful days ahead. Wednesday marks the final day of classes, but some students are assigned due dates and test times into next week. As this time of year can […]