HYPE Dance: The Road to a 20-Year Anniversary Posted on December 1, 2023December 30, 2023 by Natalie Ng Students listen and watch intently on the dancer in front of them as they learn and practice choreography. Sweat drips off everyone’s foreheads after a long practice packed tight of dancing yet smiles still shine on everyone’s faces as the team circles up at the end of practice to scream “HYPE-U-DUB” before they leave for […]
UWM Planetarium Illuminates Indigenous Voices, Culture, and Star Stories Posted on December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 by Ava Carmody What do we see when we look up at the night sky? Do we automatically remember the stories and voices of the past? These stories speak of traditions, adventure, and lessons that Indigenous cultures have passed down for generations. The stories of the stars and the languages that share them are precious, not only for […]
City of Milwaukee to Fund COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Seniors and Low-Income People Posted on November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Samantha Calderon The City of Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee Resolution approved funding for providing vaccinations, specifically for COVID-19 and flu, for seniors and low-income people on Nov. 9. Aaron Szopinski, Budget and Administration Manager for the Milwaukee Health Department, spoke at the meeting. Szopinski wore a white N95 mask and was wearing a suit and […]
College Graduates and the Job Market: Why Zillennials Are Struggling to Start Their Careers Posted on November 14, 2023December 30, 2023 by Sonia Spitz Students at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee are facing a competitive job market upon graduation, and the lack of jobs is not the issue. The unemployment rate is standing at 3.8 percent, which for the country is a sign of success. But for Zillennials, a micro-generation between Millennials and Gen Z, that 3.8 percent may […]
Milwaukee Leaders Accuse Media of Bias in Israel-Palestine Conflict Coverage Posted on November 13, 2023December 22, 2023 by Colton Pemble Some Milwaukee Muslim and Jewish leaders are criticizing the news coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict for failing to remain impartial and for contributing to dehumanization of civilian populations in Gaza. Since the Oct. 7 Hamas surprise offensive and the following Israeli counter-offensive, more than 11,000 have reportedly been killed, many of whom were civilians, and […]
Generations Apart: How Opinions of Sept. 11 Differ Posted on October 8, 2023October 9, 2023 by Media Milwaukee staff They are generations apart. On the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks, a team of UW-Milwaukee journalism students set out to determine whether opinions of Sept. 11, 2001, differ depending on whether you were alive at the time. Most college students today do not have living memories of Sept. 11. For them, it is history, […]
Complaints Unveiled: UWM Student Claims to Find Worm in Food Posted on August 25, 2023August 1, 2024 by Charmeka Wells Students have voiced complaints about the food quality in the residential halls at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on social media and in complaints to the university, a Media Milwaukee investigation has found. These complaints range from undercooked food to insufficient options for students with dietary restrictions to finding worms in the food of one student. […]
UW-Milwaukee’s Uncertain Budget Posted on May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 by Brenden Kazukewicz UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone blames lobbying practices of the State Building Commission for UW-Milwaukee’s $181 million-dollar project’s short comings in the Governor’s Budget while the Building Commission says otherwise. In a meeting on March 14 with the UW-Milwaukee University Commitee, Chancellor Mone discussed the importance of the Health Sciences Project. According to Mone it will […]
Black Student Enrollment & Graduation Rates Are Low at UWM, SDS Says Posted on May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by Charmeka Wells On April 8, 2023, the Students for a Democratic Society at UWM, made an Instagram post to spread awareness about low enrollment rates among Black Students at UWM. Rory Donovan, a student who is a part of SDS (Students for a Democratic Society), stated to Media Milwaukee that they think resourcing may be one of […]
Union Cinema at UW-Milwaukee Home to one of the Most Unique Film Programs in Wisconsin Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Juan Escutia-Arreola The Union Cinema, located on the second floor of the Student Union next to the Wisconsin Room. Photo by Juan G. Escutia-Arreola
COVID-19 Takes a Toll on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Students’ Mental Health and Academic Performance Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by Fatema Almarshoudi After investigating with senior counselor Laura L. Pagel at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Student Health and Wellness Center, it appears that prolonged quarantine measures and a lack of communication with the wider community have taken a toll on a significant portion of UWM students. Many students have reported experiencing an increase in symptoms of anxiety, […]
Man Accused of Bringing Gun to UWM Library Had Open Charge for Prior Campus Incident Posted on April 24, 2023April 26, 2023 by Cameron Knoll “We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to have these conversations in the context of gross negligence rather than mass death” – Abigail Nye, UWM library archivist Just over a year before Elmo Daniels was accused of loading a gun in UW-Milwaukee’s Golda Meir Library on March 16, he was banned from the Student […]