‘A Day Without Latinxs and Immigrants’ in Waukesha Posted on May 25, 2018 by Claudia Delgadillo Crowds gathered in Waukesha to march for Latino and immigrant rights on May 1 during, ‘A Day Without Latinx and Immigrants,’ an annual march that, in previous years, was held in Milwaukee, but made it to Waukesha this year in opposition of the federal 287(g) program. Last year in August, Waukesha Sheriff Eric Severson applied […]
UW-Milwaukee Athletic Board Meets on Scholarships, Baseball Posted on May 9, 2018April 28, 2019 by Jeremiah Bell The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Athletic Board met on the morning of April 6 to discuss the Black and Gold fundraiser and to hear updates from head baseball coach on the first half of their season. The board consists of sports administrators, academic leaders, and Students-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) members. The SAAC is a committed group […]
UWM’s Student Parents: Balancing Classes & Parenthood Posted on May 5, 2018 by Rashaud Foster While being enrolled in full-time classes for the semesters, the amount of stress and workloads can be a bit overwhelming. Full-time students Matthew Cade and Cherelle Lowe take a lot of time and dedication with not just their classes but as parents. Many would agree that being a full-time student is practically having a full-time […]
UWM Merger Raises Concerns Over Credit Distribution Posted on April 17, 2018 by MacKenzie Lillund An open budget meeting that took place March 29 revealed that the two-year schools UW-Waukesha and UW- Washington were suffering before a vote was made by the UW Board of Regents to let UW-Milwaukee absorb the two schools “Their applications and acceptances are down significantly,” said Mike Darnell. “Interestingly, we are seeing more applicants from those […]
The Pin Chaser Behind the Bowling Machine Posted on April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 by Jenna Daroszewski Who is the face in the crowd behind the maintenance of a local bowling alley?
Bledsoe Leads Bucks in Last Regular Season Game at the Bradley Center Posted on April 12, 2018April 12, 2018 by Bradley Hanney Eric Bledsoe’s first triple-double as a Buck helped boost Milwaukee past the Orlando Magic and into the sixth seed, in the final regular season game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the last regular season game at the BMO and took care of business without having Giannis Antetokounmpo in the […]
Internet Censorship Topic of World Social Website Reporter’s Talk at UWM Posted on April 11, 2018 by Rashaud Foster World Socialist Web Site reporter Andre Damon explained to an audience at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee about why people read “fake news” and gave insight into why he believes censorship is taking over a lot of media’s content. The International Youth and Students for Social Equality, also known as IYSSE, held the public event in the UW-Milwaukee West Ballroom. […]
Atari Age: A Look at Michael Newman Posted on March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 by Jun Wilkinson Michael Newman is a professor at UWM, and the author of the book Atari Age. I asked him about the games he played growing up and what he plays into adulthood. https://youtu.be/kd5-pR6f0VU
Pretty in Pink: A Baby Shower Story Posted on March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 by Anijah White A day in the life of my little sister Dahmera Wafford, as she enjoys the first stages of motherhood at her very own.
Hannah Hetzer and Jon Richards Speak on the Opioid Crisis at UWM Posted on March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 by Samuel Wisneski At this literal Fireside Forum presented by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin Public Radio and UWM’s Institute of World Affairs, the speakers made it clear: the opioid war will not be won using the United States’ current strategy. Two individuals sat on either side of Doug Savage, the event’s host, speaking on all aspects of […]
Sa-Shay-Away to this Year’s Annual Drag Show Posted on March 20, 2018 by Rashaud Foster Nearly 3,000 people crowded the Miller High Life Theatre as they waited to be in the audience for this year’s annual UWM Drag Show. The theatre welcomed Milwaukee local kings and queens to perform as well as students who participate in such acts. The acts included many different glamorous talents such as the showings of over […]
Dan Goldman: Creating Social Change Through Comics and Gaming Posted on March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 by Carrie Mahone UW-Milwaukee’s Geek Week welcomed Dan Goldman, creator of the graphic novel “Priya’s Shatki,” to discuss how he uses modern media such as comics and gaming to reach younger generations and create social change in the world. “Technology is the art of now and media is changing all the time,” Goldman said. “You don’t want to […]