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As of Sept, 1, 2017, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was named among the country’s top 25 LGBT-friendly colleges for the third consecutive year. At UWM,officials are comparing themselves to other campuses all over the country, trying to see where they match up when it comes to their LGBTQ+ community and how it impacts students. The […]

It started to get late early for the Milwaukee Bucks in their final game of the 2016-2017 NBA season. It was game six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, and the Toronto Raptors had fought themselves back from a two games to one deficit, now leading the series 3-2. A win in game six, and they […]

Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria have had devastating effects, affecting families in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, but it doesn’t stop there. Kyle Pallo, 23, is one University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student who was in Florida when Irma hit. Pallo, a senior Marketing major from Saukville, WI, has an internship at Walt Disney World in Orlando […]

“Me? My philosophy has always been about Black nationalism,” Mikel Holt said, leaning back in his office chair, a raised brow creasing his forehead. “Some people think that I’m a racist because I say black people were the chosen people of God. I’ve never deviated from that platform. The same platform I was talking about […]

It’s seems like every time you get on Facebook there’s a new “national” day. A series of bitter Facebook statuses were posted on “National Boyfriend Day.”  The internet showed tons of support and stories on “National Coming-Out Day.” One week before that, on the same day as “National Taco Day,” “National Depression Screening Day” brought […]

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Sikkin Wu is smoking a cigar inside his foggy smoking room. The setting sun light irradiates on his face, and he seems to recall his early life experience in China and Hong Kong. After Wu finishes smoking, he starts telling his story. “I’m 71 or 72-years-old; I even didn’t know […]

Three weeks after a gunman killed 59 people at a concert in Las Vegas, many students have not internalized the deadliest shooting in recent U.S. history. Counselors are seeing more students coming in for general anxiety and depression, specifically in DACA and international students, rather than in direct correlation with the events in Las Vegas. […]

Rain or clear, runners were ready and in gear. Thousands roamed on UW-Milwaukee’s campus warming up and preparing for the Alumni Association’s 13th Annual Panther Prowl. Rain was expected, but that did not intimidate participants to be in attendance for the tradition. The 2017 Panther Prowl successfully took place Oct. 7 on and around UW-Milwaukee’s […]

Filmgoers enjoy the last day of Milwaukee Film Festival at the Oriental theater. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iBqmTbXeS8

Larry Gomes has been a professor of economics for over 30 years at UW-Washington County. Watch a day in his life. https://youtu.be/2MmLeHS_t_w&w=700&rel=0  

Megan Velez clears up some misconceptions about dance and shows us a piece of her busy life as a dance student. https://youtu.be/mmIJws0Nr48&w=700&rel=0

Usually, when people pair wine and college together in the same sentence, classes and education aren’t the first things that come to mind.  However, here at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, wine isn’t just a social drink but a medium of study. Barry Cameron is an associate professor of Igneous Petrology, Volcanology and Terroir […]