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“I do not know whether the sign that attributes itself to me is an arrow pointing up or cross pointing down. I do not know because coming out is an everyday process; every day you sink into yourself, sink into your skin,” said Noel Mariano, a graduate student at UW-Milwaukee. Mariano continued: “Why am I […]

“So one week, Wisconsin. One week and you get to choose a new governor,” said President Barack Obama at Tuesday’s Milwaukee rally in support of Democratic candidate for governor, Mary Burke. President Obama began by explaining to the audience that the United States has created more than 10 million new jobs in the last four […]

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Brand Oversight Committee presented its second annual UWM branding day on Oct. 23 in the UWM student union. The event was open to all student and faculty members and was broken up into sessions that ran from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “I thought the meeting went very well,” said UWM […]

“Hello there!” This isn’t the usual greeting one would expect when boarding a bus, but driver Stefven Turner makes sure to greet each of his passengers this way. The Capitol-Humboldt Park and Ride driver has been driving for Lamers Bus Lines for 11 years He says his unique approach to interacting with his passengers stems […]

Fall in Wisconsin means two things for those living in the state: football and politics.So it was no surprise to hear the Nov. 4 gubernatorial race described in a way that mirrors the great game of football. That is exactly what happened on Wednesday afternoon as local experts gathered at the Newsroom Pub in downtown […]

Mary Burke, the Democratic candidate for governor, spoke to a crowd of supporters packed into the Fireside Lounge at UW-Milwaukee Saturday afternoon about how hard it is becoming for people to become upwardly mobile, citing the rising cost of education as a major issue. “Everyone deserves a fair shot to get ahead,” said Burke, adding […]

The UW-Milwaukee Gasthaus was packed with about 30 students Friday as they came to watch the first debate between Gubernatorial challenger, Mary Burke and Gov. Scott Walker.  As the students watched eagerly, cheers from both sides of the aisle were heard for the hour-long debate, with those watching primarily interested in the candidates’ comments on […]

Buying gas to travel to the moon would be expensive. But imagine how expensive it would be at 4 miles per gallon.  The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee housing shuttles have done just that, figuratively. On Earth Day, UWM hosted Pedal for Change.  The event was an effort to help eliminate carbon emission by swapping a housing […]

As the university grapples with student transportation problems, a study has revealed that its Zilber and Freshwater Science shuttles average just 27 riders a day at the cost of $599.50 in tuition dollars. “I didn’t know they were offered, and I’ve been here for five years. The daily cost of $600 for about 25 or […]

By the late afternoon, the Free Speech Wall board at UW-Milwaukee was a colorful mess of jokes, political statements, and everything in between ranging from “Free Venezuela!!! Muerte ala oppression!!!” and “Take back our government. Return to by the people for the people” to “Republicans suck, Democrats (expletive)” and “Give me all the bacon and […]

When hunger strikes UW-Milwaukee students that are in the union on campus they frequent places such as Taco Bell or Burger King. When the thought of an impending test is looming, they frequent the computer lab to do some studying. If students are simply bored or need a break from classes, there is a rec […]

In a surprise turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court declined appeals of federal court rulings in regards to same-sex marriage bans on Monday, requiring Wisconsin, and several other states, to recognize same-sex marriages. Last summer, Wisconsin began recognizing same-sex marriages; however, the decision was later appealed, and marriages performed during the seven-day period were […]