New technology helps loved ones connect during natural disasters Posted on October 2, 2017November 7, 2017 by Luis De Leon The newest feature on the Snapchat app, called “Snap Map,” is allowing users to track where their friends are. This has become especially important during natural disasters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI4TiJs-yUM&w=700&rel=0
Watching Football This Weekend? Posted on September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 by Vianca Fuster, Adriana Ramirez, Rashaud Foster and Christina Luick Will the Anthem protests continue into the weekend? Media Milwaukee asked people in the union for their thoughts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag_UvGj9bC8&feature=youtu.be
LGBTQ Pride in Milwaukee Evolved From Rallies to Parades Posted on September 28, 2017 by Taylor Strickland Most prominently known for Milwaukee Pridefest, Milwaukee Pride is a LGBTQ organization working towards making sure people of all gender and sexual identities and expressions feel included and safe in the Milwaukee community. Most prominently known for Milwaukee Pridefest, Milwaukee Pride is a LGBTQ organization working towards making sure people of all gender and sexual […]
3 Tips for a Successful Long Term Relationship in College Posted on September 28, 2017October 12, 2017 by Emily Koepsel Long term relationships can get a bad rap when you’re in college. It is a common belief that college is the time to find yourself and be single, selfish and free. I support those who wish to stay single throughout college and casually date, but that is not for me. I think it is important […]
Google May Have to Pay Up and It Should Posted on September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by Samantha Henke Search engine dominator Google has been slapped with a 2.7 billion dollar fine from the European Union. This is by far the largest fine given to a tech company by the EU. Google was given this historically large antitrust fine for unfairly steering traffic to their own shopping platform and giving competitors an unfair disadvantage. […]
Why Kaytranada Production Is the Best: A Comprehensive Breakdown Posted on September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by Aaron Gash I’ll never forget the first time I heard a Kaytranada-produced song. I was listening through a playlist put together by a member of a forum called “KanyeToThe” based off a specific DJ set — most of the songs were fine, but around the 12-minute mark, I was blown away when, “Nothing At All” blasted through […]
Want to Be More Social? Play a Video Game Posted on September 28, 2017 by Jake Beckman It seems like simple logic: someone in solitude interacts with a machine for a lengthy time. There’s no way that this could benefit one’s social behavior and communication. Although it’s easy to assume beliefs like this to be true, there are many elements to gaming that provide the benefit to the doubt. How exactly do […]
Body Cams for UWM Police: Student Reactions Posted on September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by John Gomes, Ethan Duran, Evan Casey and Maren Orlowski UWM Police are now going to be wearing body cameras, according to an email sent by the campus yesterday. Reporters Ethan Duran and Maren Orlowkski ask students in the Union what they think. https://youtu.be/oF0i0dsMKTU&w=700&rel=0
Anthem Controversy: Gasthaus Student Reactions Posted on September 28, 2017September 29, 2017 by Jessie Garcia Marble, Jonah Ness, Jennifer Rick, Tiera Trammell and Nicholas Van Wagenen Students in the Gasthaus discuss the national anthem controversy and what might happen when the anthem plays before the Packers-Bears contest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2GvlUJeLXA&w=700&rel=0
Spaights Plaza Reactions to Aaron Rodgers’ Request Posted on September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by Tess Klein, Muru Li, Cassie Bretl, Evan Heffelfinger and Hailey McLaughlin How do you feel about Aaron Rodgers asking fans to link arms before the Packers-Bears game tonight during the national anthem? We had reporters gathering reactions all over campus.
Did “Alien: Covenant” Ruin Viewers Expectations For The Next Prequel? Posted on September 28, 2017 by Samuel Schmitz I’m not the biggest moviegoer, but I do hold certain movies and franchises close to my heart. The “Alien” series is definitely one of those franchises that mean a lot to me. I remember watching the first movie when I was around 15 years old. I was fascinated and in sheer terror at the same […]
Student Union Reactions to Aaron Rodgers’ Unity Request Posted on September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by Dino Dominici, Danielle Miller and Quin Voet In the wake of the ongoing National Anthem debate, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has asked fans to link arms as a show of unity during tonight’s anthem. What do people at the UWM student union think of his request and of the right to protest during the anthem?