Healing Horizons: A Path to Peace for Students Grappling with Stress and Trauma Posted on November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 by Summer Fisher 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 […]
An Interview with the Protester Who Disrupted Kamala Harris’s Closed Door UWM Meeting Posted on October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 by Alex Stahl 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 […]
Kamala Harris Confronted by Protester in Closed Door UWM Meeting [VIDEO] Posted on October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 by Alex Stahl A video posted on the UW-Milwaukee 2027 Snapchat Story shows an unnamed protester confronting Kamala Harris in a closed-door meeting about the issue of Israel and Palestine. The video shows the student recording in the background of the classroom Harris was speaking in. The beginning of the video is unclear on what he says. The […]
UW-Milwaukee Protests Kamala Harris on Campus: A Timeline Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by Alex Stahl Protests erupted in front of Lubar Entrepreneurship building this morning after it was announced that Kamala Harris would be attending a business class at UWM as well as a meet and greet while on the campaign trail. However, the streets of Kenwood and Maryland are lined with people waiting to see Harris, whilst others shout chants in […]
Mark Cuban to Visit UW-Milwaukee with Kamala Harris Posted on October 16, 2024October 17, 2024 by David Go, Yamil Tocuyo-Lopez and Chevy Miller Mark Cuban will accompany Vice President Kamala Harris on her visit to UW-Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct. 17, according to the UWM College Democrats. This is the first campaign event that will feature the Texas-based billionaire at Harris’s side. The exact start time of the event is unknown, but the event is expected to take place […]
Sept. 11, 2001: Across the Generational Divide Posted on September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 by Media Milwaukee staff They’re generations apart both in age and how they remember Sept. 11, 2001. This generation of college students largely was not alive when Sept. 11 happened. To them, it’s history. This matters. “We’re supposed to pass it on, and I can’t,” Madison Bomkamp, 20, says. “It affected so many people, even outside of the people […]
UW-Milwaukee Committee Reviews International Student Enrollment Issues After 20% Fail to Enroll Following Admittance Posted on May 29, 2024August 30, 2024 by Matiana Hernandez The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s International Committee met with Provost Andrew Daire this semester to review the process on international student enrollment and retention following concerns about the number of students who received visas to enter the U.S. because they were admitted to UWM but then do not ever show up to enroll in classes. For […]
Film Students Exhibit Their Recent Projects at UWM Animation Showcase Posted on May 13, 2024May 17, 2024 by Holly Garber A sea of laughter, gasps, and cries flooded from the University Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Cinema as viewers watched the diverse and unique collection of student animations in the 2024 UWM Animation Showcase. The many animated films created by students highlight the university’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of storytellers and digital artists. The showcase, which […]
UWM Winter Accessibility Meeting Discusses Improvements for Students and Faculty with Disabilities Posted on May 6, 2024May 17, 2024 by Sophi Stezala Winter accessibility on the UW-Milwaukee campus has raised concerns, specifically for students and faculty with disabilities or limitations that may make them more susceptible to winter-related accidents and dangers. These concerns prompted some members of the Physical Environment Committee (PEC) to create a “working group” to improve these conditions, which met for the first time […]
UW-Milwaukee Accused of Lack of ‘Immediate Transparency’ Over Sexual Assault Report Posted on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by Ava Ladky and Peyton Radloff On Thursday, Feb. 8, UWM Police released a vague email statement to the campus community about an investigation of a reported sexual assault in the Kenilworth Square Apartments, a student dorm. However, the alleged assault itself was reported to police that Sunday, a four-day lag in notifying campus, Media Milwaukee has learned. Citing ongoing criminal […]
Milwaukee Music Fans Line Up Early to Purchase Exclusive Records Posted on April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 by Anna Oleniczak On North Farwell Avenue, Record Store Day in Milwaukee gathered hundreds of music fanatics to be one of the first to purchase exclusive vinyl available for the first time. Lilliput Records opened in August of 2022; this is the second record store day this location has hosted. Record Store Day is an annual worldwide event […]
‘For People and Planet’ Promotes Accessible Composting On Campus Posted on April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 by Ava Ladky The Honors College “For People and Planet” student organization seeks to improve student access to sustainability resources while empowering students’ personal environmental activism. The club started and currently operates out of the Honors college, but is open to all students. “I felt this urge to leave an impact and this club was the opportunity to […]