Defendant Skylard Grant Sentenced in Murder of Best Friend

It’s quite often said that a man is only as good as his word. On April 26th, 2019 Skylard Grant found how firmly that phrase can ring true. In Judge Jeffrey Wagner’s courtroom Grant sits, quiet and still, next to his defense attorney Susan Roth. Across the aisle representing the state sits attorney Grant Huebner, […]

Revisiting Killer Mike’s NRA Controversy a Year Later [OPINION]

Emcee Killer Mike has never been a stranger to political activism. Killer Mike, one half of the hip-hop duo Run the Jewels, has been especially vocal on his opinions outside of music throughout 2019. In January, he released his six-episode Netflix series Trigger Warning with Killer Mike, which addresses several of his hot takes on […]

The Brewers need to shore up their lineup

Yes, a major counter to the notion that the Milwaukee Brewers need to either deal or option Travis Shaw is: Well, what about his confidence and his value to the ball club’s chemistry? That’s certainly integral, but there will be a time, in the coming weeks, in which the organization will be confronted with an […]

Kawa Ramen and Sushi, an East Side Milwaukee Restaurant That Specializes in Authentic Japanese Cuisine [REVIEW]

Restaurant: Kawa Ramen and Sushi Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM-10:30 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM-9:30 PM, Sunday: 12:30 PM-9:00 PM Location: 2321 North Murray Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53211 Phone: (414) 800-7979 Cuisine Type: Japanese Price Range: Appetizers: $4-$14; Rolls: $4-$14; Entrees: $11-$32, with two sharing plates priced at $54 and $76 It was […]

UWM Celebrates 50 years of Black Studies

When Evelyn Higginbotham came to UWM in the fall of 1965, there were no black history courses, and there was no use of the word diaspora. The closest course to black history in her first years was a course on the Civil War taught by Professor Nathan Miller. He had a major impact on her […]

Café Corazon’s Homegrown Vegan Tacos Top All Others in Town [REVIEW]

Café Corazon Riverwest 3129 N Bremen St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 (414) 810-3941 Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pmSaturday10:00 am – 10:00 pmSunday10:00 am – 9:00 pm Service: ★★★★☆ Setting:★★★★★ Food:★★★★★ Value:★★★★☆ Overall:★★★★☆ Cuisine Type: MEXICAN Price per Entrée: $9.00-$16.00 Attire: CASUAL Reservations: NOT NECESSARY Payment: CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Milwaukee’s Riverwest is home to […]

Don’t Count Out the New Twilight Zone Just Yet [OPINION]

We have all heard of the classic science fiction, thriller, fantasy that is The Twilight Zone franchise. The mind-bending, black-and-white, Emmy Award winning series that can be binge watched on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime is iconic programming for early television. Recently, Oscar winning filmmaker and actor Jordan Peele decided to bring back the series […]

The Bucks Are Favorites Heading into The East Semis Against Boston

As the Eastern Conference Semifinals are officially now set, the Bucks have already opened as the heavy favorite in the East to knock off the Boston Celtics and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. This should come as no surprise the Bucks have the best odds to reach the Conference Finals, even over Celtics, Sixers […]

Olivia Jade: The College Scandal Gone Viral [EDITORIAL]

Back in March of this year, dozens of parents and students faced allegations of fraudulent applications and admissions to some of the most prestigious American universities. The allegations included claiming inaccurate test scores and extracurricular activities on applications and even bribing people upward of millions of dollars to cheat the system. Of those accused were […]

Kawa Ramen and Sushi Provides Fresh and Flavorful Eats to Milwaukee’s East Side [REVIEW]

Kawa Ramen and Sushi Address: 2321 North Murray Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211 Phone Number: (414)-800-7979 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM-10:30 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM-9:30 PM, Sunday: 12:30 PM-9:00 PM Cuisine Type: Japanese Price per Entrée: $11-$32, they serve two different sushi boats costing $49 and $73 Attire: casualR Payment: cash and cards […]

Notre-Dame Fire Sparks Controversy Over Inequitable Public Reactions [OPINION]

On April 15, the 300-foot spire and the surrounding roof of the esteemed Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire and, ultimately, collapsed. It took upwards of 500 firefighters and 10 hours to extinguish the fire. However, while the spire and much of the roof suffered major damages, most of the cathedral’s stone and glass interior […]