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The night started with a K-pop cover. A UW-Milwaukee student covered Gashina by Sunmi. In this performance, she danced to the music, which is different than most covers. Most covers involve singing but dance is a big part of Korean pop culture. Korea Day is a celebration of culture. The Korean culture is filled with […]

Many tears were shed, and hugs were given, and people gave affirmations to each other that everything will be all right, as a vigil was held in the UWM Union concourse on Thursday Oct. 12 to unite for those who are impacted by the natural disasters in Mexico and Puerto Rico. For many UWM students, […]

As of Sept, 1, 2017, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was named among the country’s top 25 LGBT-friendly colleges for the third consecutive year. At UWM,officials are comparing themselves to other campuses all over the country, trying to see where they match up when it comes to their LGBTQ+ community and how it impacts students. The […]

“Me? My philosophy has always been about Black nationalism,” Mikel Holt said, leaning back in his office chair, a raised brow creasing his forehead. “Some people think that I’m a racist because I say black people were the chosen people of God. I’ve never deviated from that platform. The same platform I was talking about […]

It’s seems like every time you get on Facebook there’s a new “national” day. A series of bitter Facebook statuses were posted on “National Boyfriend Day.”  The internet showed tons of support and stories on “National Coming-Out Day.” One week before that, on the same day as “National Taco Day,” “National Depression Screening Day” brought […]

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Sikkin Wu is smoking a cigar inside his foggy smoking room. The setting sun light irradiates on his face, and he seems to recall his early life experience in China and Hong Kong. After Wu finishes smoking, he starts telling his story. “I’m 71 or 72-years-old; I even didn’t know […]

Three weeks after a gunman killed 59 people at a concert in Las Vegas, many students have not internalized the deadliest shooting in recent U.S. history. Counselors are seeing more students coming in for general anxiety and depression, specifically in DACA and international students, rather than in direct correlation with the events in Las Vegas. […]

Rain or clear, runners were ready and in gear. Thousands roamed on UW-Milwaukee’s campus warming up and preparing for the Alumni Association’s 13th Annual Panther Prowl. Rain was expected, but that did not intimidate participants to be in attendance for the tradition. The 2017 Panther Prowl successfully took place Oct. 7 on and around UW-Milwaukee’s […]

Usually, when people pair wine and college together in the same sentence, classes and education aren’t the first things that come to mind.  However, here at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, wine isn’t just a social drink but a medium of study. Barry Cameron is an associate professor of Igneous Petrology, Volcanology and Terroir […]

Crowds flocked to the international lantern festival when it returned to the Milwaukee area this year. https://youtu.be/AcyWIbSunOk&w=700&rel=0

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. We all know the famous rhyme from elementary school, but what was going on 40 years earlier? In 1452? What was the world like? What did it look like on a map at that time? In the Golda Meir Library, here at UWM, there is a glimpse of […]

Despite the president of the United States’ displeasure with national anthem protests, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has stood firm in its belief in protecting students’ right to protest. While the university has no official policy on standing for the anthem, it has issued a statement, saying that UWM would not penalize student athletes should they […]