UW-Milwaukee Hosts Event for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

In today’s society, companies are shifting their target demographic to younger and younger girls, that experts say is dangerous for their health. Companies like Weightwatchers, a weight losing program, are now marketing itself to teenagers, according to Dr. Stacey Nye, director of the psychology clinic at UWM. “Teens are still growing,” Dr. Nye said to […]

Milwaukee Homicide Defendant Called ‘Lying Devil in Disguise’

An emotional, grieving mother addressed her child’s killer in a Milwaukee courtroom on Dec. 15, calling him a “cold-hearted, backstabbing coward” and a “lying devil in disguise.” Tamio Shipman-Allen was found guilty of killing his girlfriend’s 14-month-old daughter and sentenced to 28 years in prison, and 16 years of extended supervision. Prosecutors say that the […]

A Day in the Life: The Wife of an Immigrant

Just as I was drifting in to a soundless slumber, the shrill screech of my ringtone jarred me back awake. I snatched my phone off the charger, ready to give whoever was calling an ear-full for waking me up at one in the morning. I answered the phone and snapped an angry “what?” in to […]

Black Friday Chinese Consumers’ Chicago Shopping Shows China’s Growth

November 23th, 2017. Thousands of visitors concentrated in North Michigan Ave to waiting for the start of Black Friday shopping. In front of many luxury stores, people were following a long straight line and prepare to run into the store once it opened. People who are more than 40-years-old may still have a deep impression […]

Family Over Everything! (Video) 

No matter how hectic life gets, this mother of four is never too busy for her family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xABkR4eCUA&feature=youtu.be&w=700&rel=0  

UWM Student Turned Anthropologie Guru (Video)

UWM students have a variety of jobs, Jess Thill a senior marketing major, which makes her employment as an Anthropologie sales associate all that more meaningful. https://youtu.be/8WKdpQ9ZF24&w=700&rel=0

Livestock Contributing to Climate Change?

Now more than ever, climate change and its effects are being discussed globally. As the climate change debate continues to go back a forth between politicians, many worldwide citizens are taking it amongst themselves to become educated on this controversial topic and make lifestyle changes. Whenever the causes of climate change are brought up, fossil […]

The Handmaid’s Tale is More Plausible Than You Might Think

After binge watching 10 straight hours of the critically acclaimed Hulu series “The Handmaid’s Tale,” I found myself incredibly emotional and somewhat fearful for my future as a woman. As farfetched as some might find it, the show is far more realistic and plausible than it initially seems, especially considering the current political atmosphere in […]

Pieces Are In Place For Bucks To Win First Playoff Series Since 2001

“Playoffs?! Don’t talk about playoffs. You kidding me?! Playoffs?!” Yes, I want to talk about the Milwaukee Bucks not only making the playoffs, but also winning their first playoff series since 2001 this season. Now, I am aware that it is only the month of November. I am aware that some fans want to see […]

UWM Enrollment Decline the Focus at Academic Senate Meeting

Provost Johannes Britz outlined two major initiatives for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at a recent general Academic Senate meeting, which he said are designed to push UWM forward.  The two initiatives that UWM would like to invest in are retention rates and excellence in research. Chancellor Mark Mone also attended the meeting to discuss big UWM projects. The […]