UWM Brings Water to Guatemalan Village Posted on November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 by Scott DePuy As a meeting in the Engineering and Mathematical Science Building comes to a close on a cold November night on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, members of the Engineers Without Borders Club (EWB) can’t help but think about the warm days that lie within their near future in a different country. For the past two […]
A Day In The Life Of Milwaukee Rapper “YL64” (Video) Posted on November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 by Tess Klein Chris Cunningham, also known as YL64, has an upcoming E.P/album called “Rose Gold Mutt” that will be released late January or early February on iTunes and Spotify. https://youtu.be/tN8OL1snrFM&w=700&rel=0
6 Tips On How NOT To Rape People Posted on November 21, 2017December 10, 2017 by Ariel Goronja With so many recent allegations against celebrities like Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulting, exposing themselves to, and intimidating women for sexual favors, it has become clear that society needs another reminder on how not to sexually assault somebody. The fact that this is something that needs to be talked about at all still […]
Capoeira Nago Milwaukee: Martial Arts, Movement and Music (Video) Posted on November 17, 2017November 17, 2017 by Marty LeMense Students meet on Milwaukee’s East Side to participate in a unique art form.
ZIP MKE Showcases the Diversity of Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods (Video) Posted on November 16, 2017November 17, 2017 by Evan Casey The organization is collecting photographs from every different ZIP code in Milwaukee in an effort to fuel communication between citizens. https://youtu.be/4apWUl5BkSQ&w=700&rel=0
UW-Milwaukee Cheer & Stunt Team Prepares for Extensive Season (Video) Posted on November 14, 2017November 17, 2017 by Ninia Linero With basketball season approaching plus the National Cheer Association Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida coming in the spring, the UWM Cheer & Stunt practices vigorously during this time of year.
Why You Should Spend More Time with Your Family Posted on November 12, 2017November 12, 2017 by Madeline Matzinger “What are you thankful for?” That’s what my brother asked me this past New Year’s Eve while atop Parliament Hill in London awaiting the fireworks. Twenty-six days later and my mom texted me and asked when I was going to be home and if I had plans that night – I didn’t. She then asked […]
The NFL Coin Toss Rule Needs to Go: COLUMN Posted on November 12, 2017 by MacKenzi Enright A coin toss. After 60 minutes of complete physical and mental exertion, the outcome matched, the game tied. But it’s not the skill of the player or strength of the plays that determine the outcome of a tied game in America’s most lucrative sport. It’s a small, flat, round piece of metal. NFL overtime rules […]
Packers’ Struggles Will Go Beyond Rodgers Injury Posted on November 12, 2017 by Derek Voltz When Aaron Rodgers lay on the field after being driven into the ground by Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr, there was a collective gasp of air let out amongst Packer Nation. Rodgers, arguably the best quarterback in the game (maybe ever), had broken his collarbone and is likely done for the season. A tragic blow indeed, […]
Not My Mascot: OPINION COLUMN Posted on November 12, 2017November 12, 2017 by Teagen Harr The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has recently reworked the campus mascot Pounce, but is the new characterization representative of the student body? For me, I don’t identify with the fictional character meant to represent myself and my peers whatsoever. Although I’ve got a convincing mean-mug, I don’t look anything like a jacked-up, heterosexual, stereotypical frat-boy. […]
Khzir Khan is Right in Criticism of Kelly Press Conference: EDITORIAL Posted on November 12, 2017 by Derek Voltz On Oct. 19, current White House Chief of Staff, retired General, and Gold Star father, John Kelly, held a press conference at the White House where he lashed out against congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Florida) for her negative comments about a phone call President Trump made to the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson, a soldier […]
Gold Star Controversy Was Wrongly Politicized: EDITORIAL Posted on November 12, 2017 by Abigail Chmelka Everyone can agree on how difficult it is to lose a loved one; it’s even an unimaginable feeling for some. Some have had to endure getting told their son, daughter, spouse or friend who have served in the military had passed. This was the case between President Trump and Myeshia Johnson’s loved one. Myeshia’s husband, […]