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Oliver Payne is a 20-year-old transgender and pansexual man who has been a film student at UW-Milwaukee for three years now. Upon hearing about his university’s high ranking, his face remained static, yet it was obvious that he was silently reflecting. After a moment, he released his initial thoughts. “What makes me feel like UWM […]

Justin Gagnie, 33 from West Allis, Wisconsin, is always looking for fun and free activities to take his step son to. This weekend, they visited the State Fair Park for Harvest Fair. Together, they tried their hand at pumpkin bowling, knocking down all the pins within three throws. Gagnie and his step son also visited […]

Imagine relaxing in a whirlpool tub as calming music surrounds you and a starry night sky glistens above, your husband by your side. You’re in a safe, clean environment, under the personal care of a midwife who’s ready to assist in bringing new life to this world.   Authentic Birth Center, located at 530 N […]

The Milwaukee Panthers men’s basketball won their first game of the season 92-87, defeating the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds in comeback fashion after forcing overtime Tuesday night at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. After a rough 0-4 stretch to begin the season, the Panthers battled the Blackbirds down to the wire to pickup their first win of […]

As part of a panel, local immigration advocates speak on immigration history, policy and reform.

Musician Scott Cary gives the phrase “D.I.Y.” — do it yourself — a whole new meaning with his homemade recording studio. Lauren Keene reports.  

On Bluemound Road in the small town of Wauwatosa, there is a building that houses 106 Chinese high school students. The Wisconsin International Academy (WIA) bought the former Days Inn in 2015 and transformed it into a dorm. Students attend six different private Catholic schools around the area. Sophia Zhou is a senior at Dominican […]

Gubernatorial candidates Scott Walker and Tony Evers displayed polarized opinions on healthcare and education at the last governor’s debate held on UW-Milwaukee’s campus on Oct. 26.  The candidates remained calm yet stern as they disagreed over topics including the bombs sent to other prominent politicians, healthcare, education, climate change, justice reform, public safety, the economy, immigration, sanctuary cities, transportation and their accountability […]

Chances are that if you have visited the Union Concourse at UWM on an early morning, you have noticed that our union has a different flair than most. Yeah, there are the students who appear to have just crawled out of bed and are looking for that first cup of coffee to get their day […]

Gov. Scott Walker and Wisconsin’s schools superintendent Tony Evers faced off on Oct. 26, with Evers favoring a more inclusive healthcare plan along with lower tuition for higher education contrasting Walker’s favoring to keep the status quo. This debate was the last of the series between the two before midterm voting on Nov. 6. Walker […]

From music to art to Yo Gabba Gabba. From the north side of Milwaukee to Los Angeles back to the East side of Milwaukee. Through a red, bright blue, floral or magenta suit Chris Gilbert finally found his calling. His passion and drive are pursued towards his love for dance and love for teaching others […]

Tony Evers is the newly elected governor of Wisconsin with a 30,000-vote majority. The gubernatorial race was so close that many spectators at Gov. Scott Walker’s watch party in The Ingleside Hotel didn’t know who the newly elected governor was when they left. Of the state’s 72 counties, 19 had a majority vote for Evers. […]