Comparing Heath Ledger to Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker- Is it necessary? [OPINION] Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 by Jessica Lopez We all know that Heath Ledger is well-known for portraying the famous DC Comics villain, the Joker. Ledger made it impossible for anyone to portray the Joker like he did, until, of course, when they announced that Joaquin Phoenix would portray the Joker in the new DC Comics film ‘Joker.’ Ledger played the role as […]
Milwaukee Hop, Is It A Flop? [OPINION] Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Ty McNulty “We have more pressing needs in Milwaukee than to divert money to a streetcar that just goes around in a circle,” Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski told CBS 58 when asked for comment about Mayor Tom Barrett’s proposed $46 million expansion to Milwaukee’s streetcar, the Hop’s primary route. Speaking of circles, that’s exactly the kind of […]
Harley-Davidson LiveWire Gives a Glimpse into the Future of Motorcycles [OPINION] Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Adam Kelnhofer Harley Davidson’s LiveWire project sent the motorcycle world buzzing about electric motorcycles and the future of motorcycles. Many riders have criticized electric motorcycles for lacking the character they cherish about their own motorcycles, and, of course, there are those who criticize the lack of engine noise. Harley’s LiveWire future is a glimpse into the future […]
The Past Legacy of UW-Milwaukee Men’s Basketball [OPINION] Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by David Shaw There once was a time, many years ago, when people from all over attended Division I men’s basketball games at once called, U.S. Cellular Arena, now known as Panther Arena, to watch the Panthers. There once was a time where this basketball program seemed promising and exciting. UWM has had its fair share of coaches […]
Blizzard ‘Bends the Knee’ [OPINION] Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Derek Grant On Oct. 8 professional Hearthstone player Chung “blitzchung” Ng Wai was suspended for a year and lost his earnings. Blizzard accused Chung of violating its terms because Chung had the audacity of voicing a positive pro-Hong Kong protests opinion. This was a very bad move by Blizzard because it shows gaming consumers in the U.S. […]
Birth Control is Not a Cure [OPINION] Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Kylie Zazula Gather ‘round, one and all, Modern Medicine has done it again. You will not believe what trick we have under our sleeve this time around. Do you struggle with acne? Painful or irregular periods? Thyroid issues? General hormonal imbalance? Then step on down, because boy do we have something for you, and we have a […]
UW-Milwaukee Panthers End Six Year Cold Streak Against Wisconsin Badgers Posted on October 29, 2019May 13, 2020 by Lauren Fenrick MILWAUKEE — UW-Milwaukee Panthers men’s soccer walked away with a win at home turf in Engelmann Stadium Monday Oct. 2 going head to head against UW-Madison Badgers. With a slow start to the game, in the 75th minute junior Vuk Latinovich got to the net with an assist from senior Evan Conway, leading to the […]
Who’s To Blame for the Fear Leading Up To Joker? [OPINION] Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by Sydneye Olkowski On Oct. 4, Joker opened to public viewing. Since its release, it grossed over $737 million in box office revenue. However, the release of this film has not gone without controversy. The controversy stems from the main subject of the film. The fictional character of the Joker is the arch nemesis to Batman and one […]
The Planet is Dying – but Cutting Back on Fast Fashion Could Slow its Demise [OPINION] Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by Lauren Keene There’s no denying it: climate change is happening. Avoiding plastic bags, skipping plastic straws and participating in Meatless Mondays are all great ways to lessen your carbon footprint. There’s another switch you can make in your life that would make Greta Thunberg proud: avoiding fast fashion. Fast fashion retailers produce inexpensive, trendy clothing in mass […]
Greta Van Fleet Should be Celebrated, Not Despised [OPINION] Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by Emma Scott Frankenmuth, Michigan’s very own rock band, Greta Van Fleet, has found itself under some harsh criticism since the release of their first single, “Highway Tune.” With intense guitar solos and a vocalist with a powerful voice and a talent for screaming, most have been able to make the connection quickly: Wow, this band sounds a […]
Big Secret on Campus: College Students Actually Do Not Eat Enough [OPINION] Posted on October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 by Jolene Breider Freshman fifteen might not be the only issue college students are facing today. For a lot of college students, food has become an issue and not the way that people think. Are students eating enough throughout their day? New studies done by the USDA show that college students really are not eating enough simply because […]
Latinx Poet Christopher Soto Inspired Students at UWM’s Lyrical Sanctuary Posted on October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 by Lalo The first thing Christopher Soto acknowledged when they got on stage was that Wisconsin is a swing state and that we need to “fight hard.” A lot of their pieces have anti-authoritarian themes and heavily criticize politics. Punk Aesthetic writing style is also the desire for change in one or a collective’s condition, according to […]