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Inspired by the city’s 414 area code, Milwaukeeans have been celebrating April 14 since 2012, commemorating the rich, diverse community of Milwaukee and all that comes with it. This year, local organizations are celebrating with food, music and events, many for the student-friendly price of $4.14. Here’s a list of 10 organizations UWM students should […]

At the start of 2023, UW-Milwaukee’s Athletics Department introduced their new sports-based podcast, the “Pounce-Cast,” which aims to connect more with Panthers fans by giving behind-the-scenes talks about how other department staff, coaches, and alumni go about their business.   Chris Zills, UW-M Associate Director of Athletics – Communications and Multimedia, has been involved in the […]

Parents whose children attend Wauwatosa Schools are so displeased with a series of highly publicized fights that many voiced their opinions at the School Board meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6 p.m. to discuss the fights and various other items such as pay compensation. They demanded that Superintendent Dr. Demond Means take their […]

In a quiet, small section of Golda Meir Library at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a hidden research facility tucked away on the fourth floor called the Special Collections; above the sign is an Italian quote: ‘Lascaite ogne speranza voi ch’intrate,’ which translates to, “Abandon all hope, ye who enter.” Max Yela, the head of […]

Water Street is one of Milwaukee’s prime spots especially for nightlife. With two universities nearby, this area is a popular attraction for college students. It has some of Milwaukee’s largest and oldest nightlife districts for over a century. Due to recent shootings, safety is a common concern for many of those who enjoy Water Street. […]

After graduating high school at the beginning of the pandemic, UW-Milwaukee student Theresa Jackson faced obstacle after obstacle in college. First her grandma died, then she struggled financially, then her other grandma died. She felt guilty, depressed and anxious. “I felt like I was drowning, and I couldn’t come back up or like someone had […]

In the last two election cycles, young voters have cast their ballots at rates never seen before. However, despite a razor-thin race in our swing state, experts predict Generation Z turnout in Wisconsin’s general election will drop come November 8th. Bella Van Lanen has the story.

A report from Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission presented to the Public Health and Safety Committee on Dec. 1, 2022, reported that the wait time for 911 calls has decreased due to an influx of new hires, but they still are not meeting the industry standard. The industry standard, set by the National Emergency Number […]

Press members and patrons flocked around the bar at the Newsroom Pub to order a drink from a journalist this past Thursday for the Milwaukee Press Club’s annual Meet the Media event. The ‘celebrity bartenders’ poured beer and cocktails in honor of the MPC’s 137th anniversary. Meet the Media, created in 2006 by former club […]

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students expressed nuanced views on the issues, and they broke down across political lines when asked who they supported for Wisconsin governor in midterm 2022. Some wanted Democratic Gov. Tony Evers (who ended up winning). Others supported his Republican opponent, businessman Tim Michels. A team of UWM journalism students set out to […]

Former President Barack Obama came to Milwaukee on Saturday to energize young Wisconsin voters and strengthen the odds for Gov. Tony Evers in the governor’s race against Republican Tim Michels and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in the Senate race against Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. Obama’s appearance was the latest stop in a series of rallies […]