Opinion

In the wake of its closure on April 30, 2024, Innovative Weather bids farewell after 17 years of dedicated service to both the community and its media partners. Mariann Maile, an IW operational meteorologist, sheds light on the impact it has had on the lives of students and careers.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (April 2, 2024) – I am a student in my second year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying Journalism and thought it would be a great opportunity to report on the Trump Rally in my hometown. However, I did not expect to get threatened to be kicked out by Trump’s team within […]

Warning: This article deals with topics that may be triggering including suicide and depression. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, it is important to reach out to loved ones or consider scheduling an appointment with a therapist near you. In May 2020, I was admitted to a psychiatric ward […]

On the surface, Succession is a lukewarm dark comedy and occasional satire that looks into the vile lives of mega-rich adult children fighting over daddy’s CEO title. Topped off with difficult business jargon, near unbearable characters, and a plot that feels like it’s unfolding at a glacial pace, this show does not sound like it […]

 Top Gun: Maverick, is the ever-awaited sequel to the blockbuster classic, Top Gun, which premiered all the way back in 1986. The speed and precision of the United States Air Force combined with Hollywood’s biggest names such as Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Jon Hamm come together with one goal; pay homage to the original […]

With so many shows today and a lot of them playing off one another, it’s hard to find a show that doesn’t require the viewer to know so much prior. The streaming industry has really taken off these last couple years and has revolutionized the way people watch. With the convenience of streaming, it’s becoming more […]

The Comedy-Sitcom television show we have all gotten to know and love recently has been a very popular genre in today’s media. From shows like Seinfeld and Friends in the early days of it, to modern day with the success of The Office, Community and many others. The laid back, lackadaisical approach these television shows […]

You’ve seen it in every movie.  A minivan pulls up to a campus crawling with fresh faces, excited to step into the real world. Twelve friendly orientation leaders help unpack one car, and flyers for exciting clubs and classes are being thrown left and right. Students are playing soccer on the giant, freshly mowed lawn […]

Roe v. Wade, the 1973 court case that ruled the excessive state regulation of abortions to be unconstitutional, was recently overturned in July of 2022. The U.S Supreme Court justices Amy Conen Barrett, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh all voted to overturn Roe v. Wade after almost 50 years. We believe […]

When the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe decision last week, they did not criminalize abortion but, based on national reactions on both sides, it sounds very much like they did. Justice Alito’s stated reasoning for the ruling rests on his belief that the original Roe decision was made in error and that, based on […]

Abortion rights have been a hot topic in the United States recently with the Supreme Court revisiting the Roe v. Wade decision, the case that makes abortion legal across every state. On June 25, 2022, the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion rights up to the states. This has resulted in […]

It should not have been surprising to see Roe v. Wade dismantled. The broken promises of the supreme court justices were exposed months ago with the leaked draft of the decision regarding Roe v. Wade. They made up their minds long before they ever sat on the bench. Despite this, we still retain our belief […]