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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]