College Can Wait

I went from playing in Dubai’s only ska band to being a clueless college freshman in Milwaukee. I don’t want this to be a sob story, but some of my first few years in college were pretty sad. Academically uninterested, obsessed with smoking, and utter culture shocked. I’m pretty sure that’s not what my parents […]

Fashion Has No Cut-Off Age

I have always been blessed with a fashion-forward mom. My mom works at a small boutique in my hometown that sells antiques, home decor, jewelry and clothing. On so many occasions when the two of us chat about her work day, I hear the same story over and over again. “A woman about my age […]

The Brewers Must Aim for the the NL Central Crown to Make the Postseason

In all honesty, this season has been a fascinating surprise for the Milwaukee Brewers. Nobody was expecting the Crew to be in the top of the division after finishing 73-89 last season. Their record was good enough to finish second to last in the NL Central last year. The Brewers have flipped the switch in a […]

Future Healthcare Proposed Bill Insulting To Women’s Rights

Universal healthcare. Something we all can agree is a good idea, but the way that Republicans and Democrats go about it is something that is as controversial and heated as the gun debate. When President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law in 2010, Republicans were furious. And now, Trumpcare, or the American Health Care Act, looms on […]

Drive.ai Takes the Right Route

Your delivery driver may be disappearing sooner than you think. Before you become concerned about the temperature of your incoming pizza, rest assured, companies like Drive.ai have got your back (and maybe your pizza too). We are fast approaching a revolution in the way transportation moves us. This should come as no surprise to anyone. […]

Yellow Wood, Whitefish Bay: A Staple for Outdoor Needs

During the time commonly called the apocalypse of retail, Yellow Wood has opened in Milwaukee’s northern suburb of Whitefish Bay and is defying the fate of many similar retail stores. The shop was opened by business partners Martin Stilling and Moshe Katz in September of 2015 and has become a neighborhood hot spot in under […]

City-County Task Force Says Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Addition are an Epidemic

Members of the Milwaukee community gathered on the third floor of City Hall on the morning of May 12th, with questions and concerns for the task force about those who struggle with heroin, opioid and cocaine addiction. The City-County heroin, opioid and cocaine task force addressed grants and federal funding for recovery programs and rehabilitation centers. Some […]

Vroom App Introduced at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum to Promote Early Learning Development

At Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Neighborhood Night, parents and caretakers were urged to take the initiative, regardless of economic status, to prompt brain development in their children. Every third Thursday of the month, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum collaborates with the Herzfeld Foundation to host its free Neighborhood Night from 5-8 p.m. at the museum. Betty […]

For English prof Bill Van Pelt, ‘control’ is nothing but a key

Bill Van Pelt clicks the “print” button on the outdated computer in his office. As his curriculum vitae starts to print, he begins to tell me about the roots of his mistrust in technology. “I wasn’t always a technophobe,” he says. A loud clunking begins to resonate from the computer desk. The printer stops spitting […]

Patrick Fowler Murders: Two Lives Taken, Then a Sentence

An hour or two had passed as they sat and listened to the tearful deposition of the mother and father who lost their daughter and granddaughter. Both made their last efforts to reassure the judge of the cruelty and evil that was bestowed upon their family from the man sitting only footsteps away. There, strapped […]

Bucks Playoff Comeback Falls Short

The Milwaukee Bucks season came to an end last night despite a historic 25-point comeback. The Raptors defeated the Bucks 92-89 and will advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Raptors with 32 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the leading scorer for the Bucks with 34 points, a career playoff-high. […]

Milwaukee Overdoses Already on the Rise in 2017

There were 73 confirmed overdose deaths in Milwaukee County in the first three months of 2017, according to the Milwaukee Police Department, and 54 of the 73 deaths were from heroin-related overdoses. These numbers were presented to the Milwaukee City-County Heroin, Opioid, and Cocaine Task Force at its May 12th meeting in city hall. This […]