Democrats React to Trump Victory at Milwaukee Election Party

Hundreds of Hillary Clinton supporters who gathered inside J & B’s Blue Ribbon on Bluemound Road for her election night party on Tuesday sat nervously staring at the televisions and their smartphones. “I think that it’s just really shocking that I’m seeing him leading in states that were for the most part democratic,” Democratic voter […]

Chelsea Clinton Talks Youth Vote, Parenthood in Milwaukee

Less than one week before the 2016 presidential election, Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, spoke to young voters in Milwaukee and touched heavily on how becoming a parent has impacted her ideas toward the future of the country. “This is, unquestionably, the most consequential election of my lifetime, and I feel that […]

Waiting To Vote is the Best Line You Will Ever Stand In

Early voting has been a popular topic this year. The numbers of polling stations voters are able to utilize, the hours open in proportion to the number of voters polling places serve, gerrymandering and limits on early voting have been a hot topic in this election cycle. But I don’t think I’ll ever take advantage […]

How Many Changed Early Votes in Wisconsin? Probably Not Enough to Matter

In the weeks leading up to the presidential election, 3,027 voters have spoiled 3,227 absentee ballots throughout the state of Wisconsin, which remains a battleground state for the presidential election and a closely contested U.S. Senate seat. To put that number in context, 775,560 Wisconsinites voted early (early voting ended November 4), according to the […]

TedxUWMilwaukee Talk Back Highlights Food Scarcity and the Effects of Suicide

“I want to change your perception about every bite of food you bring to your lips.” Kyle Cherek’s “We Eat What We Are” TEDxUW Milwaukee talk, highlighted how flavor plays a role in our memory and identity. His talk explored how flavors formed us and how our food choices affect our future. Nearly 40 people […]