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There is one place at UWM where students from all over Africa can come together to meet with other students just like them. The African Student Association welcomes members from various African countries each week. Ngozi Osademe is one such student. “I joined ASA because I thought it was the way to connect with people […]

It was a typical morning when the students, all prepared for an exciting day, sat silently as the teacher instructed them to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Everyone stood with their right hand crossed over their chest as they faced the large red, white and blue cloth that had 50 white stars and 13 […]

In a battle of teams situated near the bottom of the league standings, the Bucks clawed out a 113-110 victory over the Orlando Magic thanks to a late go-ahead lay-in from Jabari Parker. Parker led the Bucks in scoring with 26 points, making it the second-consecutive game he has reached that mark. It was his 10th time exceeding the 20-point plateau and […]

Sitting at her office desk, glancing occasionally at the camera set up in front of her, Amanda Braun begins answering questions. She answers every one. Regardless of the length of the answer, each brings with it an aura of conviction as the embattled and not-backing-down-in-the-slightest Athletic Director discusses the many controversies swirling around the men’s […]

The Center of Urban Initiatives and Research  is facing shutdown this coming June after providing services to the community for more than 40 years, the latest ramification of a multi-million dollar budget deficit at UW-Milwaukee. CUIR was first established in 1972 as the UWM Urban Research Center with what it describes as a clear service […]

Debate over the new University Recreation Inclusive Locker Room policy draft broke out at the monthly UWM Chancellor’s Advisory Committee for LGBT+ Advocacy meeting on April 7, with some claiming it discriminates against LGBT students. The Klotsche Center currently has three locker rooms, a men’s locker room, a women’s locker room and a family locker […]

With over 540 members in various sports clubs at UW-Milwaukee, leaders are launching an effort to raise student awareness of the successes of various sport clubs by staying in contact with student body leaders and reaching out to student publications such as Media Milwaukee and the UWM Post. “There are many co-ed sports teams like […]

So, what did Bill Johnson say that got him suspended this February? After longtime UW-Milwaukee men’s basketball announcer quit in a major Instagram vent that harshly criticized campus higher-ups, they responded with a statement that said he’d been suspended in February for making “racially insensitive remarks.” Media Milwaukee wondered: What exactly did Johnson say? So, […]

Legacy Pro Wrestling stopped by Milwaukee again Sunday for its “Night of Redemption” event. Around 50 Milwaukee residents crowded in the Miramar Theatre to watch wrestler “Ruff Crossing” take the championship belt from current champ “Eddie Smooth.” Legacy Pro Wrestling is an amateur wrestling league that travels across the entire country. Legacy’s wrestling events are […]

Students have lined up from all different directions to participate in the Dog De-Stress Therapy event at Learning Commons at Golda Meir Library. A cat by the name of Juliet was able to make an appearance to bring students a relaxing break from studying for exams, finishing projects and all the other stresses life brings […]

There were 18 people holding the photograph of Phia and Mai Vue. They gathered in tears at the courthouse, sending a message of support for their deceased family members. But for now, at least, the man accused of murdering the Milwaukee couple and another neighbor won’t stand trial. Dan Popp was sent to a mental […]

Centers funded by the College of Letters and Science may face budget cuts and possible closure. Thursday’s L and S budget cutting meeting took on multiple topics from questions for the Chancellor to the value of each faculty member employed by the school. L and S sponsors many groups of faculty and staff who come […]