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The shouts of protestors were carried through the cool morning breeze as police officers began taping off more of Maryland Avenue. Above the crowd, the Palestinian flag flew, reaching for the clear blue sky. Protestors wore keffiyehs on their heads and draped over their shoulders as they stood together, calling for a stop to the […]

Friends, constituents and former colleagues of Jonathan Brostoff gathered on Brady Street Monday evening for a candlelight memorial walk in remembrance of the late District 3 alderman. Attendees packed into Brady Street corner bar The Roman Coin at 5 p.m. to share stories about Brostoff, who served the East Side as a member of the […]

Sex Week takes over UWM Residence Halls once again, but this year’s week-long event is a little different from past years, undergoing changes and leaving returning students disappointed.  UWM Housing has hosted this week-long event for over 10 years now, this year happening the second week of October. Hidden behind fun-titled events like, “Condom Olympics” […]

Across UWM’s campus, volunteers are trying to get out the vote, and posters reminding students to go to the polls on Nov. 5 are everywhere. For many young adults, this is their first time voting in a presidential election, and this one has proven to be monumental. “I honestly was really excited to vote, just […]

Foldable tables lined UWM’s Union Concourse, forming two large circles, illuminated by the afternoon sunlight. Each table was set up with a black tablecloth and chairs behind them for vendors to use. At each table, artists set out their unique pieces of self-expression for students and visitors alike to see. From jewelry to crocheted pieces […]

 Milwaukee Public Schools potentially closing 25 percent of all schools over a 10-year plan announcement causes frustration from community members. A town hall meeting was held at James Madison High School regarding the 10-year plan that MPS announced earlier this year. The meetings are to get input from community members as the district decides how […]

MADISON – On a day that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris took a respite from campaigning, former president Barack Obama campaigned in Madison with Tim Walz, Harris’s running mate. “It’s always great to have him in the state because he’s been the most effective messenger for the Democratic Party,” Mandela Barnes told Media Milwaukee. “He’s […]

The Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee, responsible for developing policies to protect health and safety, met on Oct. 3 to clarify new initiatives aimed at curbing reckless driving, particularly targeting repeat offenders. This meeting followed an Oct. 1 press conference where the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), the City Attorney’s Office and the Milwaukee County […]

Two major hurricanes have made landfall in recent weeks – Hurricane Helene in Georgia and the Carolinas and Hurricane Milton in Florida.  Just as the names Katrina or Harvey may elicit memories of a catastrophic natural weather event, Helene and Milton may come to be more synonymous with the storm than any of the people […]

Bill Clinton spoke this past Thursday, October 31st at The Institute for the Preservation of African-American Music and Arts, at 3200 W. Hampton Ave. to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. He discussed topics such as the economy, healthcare, religion, and the importance of voting in a swing state. “The future of the country is […]

In the fast-paced environment of university life, where the pressures of deadlines, exams, and personal responsibilities are always looming, stress can often feel overwhelming. For many students, the weight of these pressures is compounded by past traumas or ongoing anxiety. Recognizing the need for a space where students can manage their mental health effectively, the […]

The protester who confronted Vice President Kamala Harris at a closed-door University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee meeting says in an exclusive interview that he “laughed” when he received a text inviting him to the event because he has a long history of protesting the government.  “I was laughing because I’ve been organizing things around the country for […]