Special Projects

Icey oceans and snowcapped mountains surround Nuuk, one of the world’s most remote cities. The unique landscape is unlike anywhere else, and emphasizes the resilience of the people who live there. Surrounding the small city of about 20,000, Nuuk is nestled amongst several mountains and large hills. Snow covers every building, road, and all other […]

Perhaps the best way to learn about a place is to listen, to observe. When immersed in a new city or a new country, the most valuable thing a traveler can do is sit back and watch. That’s a journalist’s job, so it was nothing new in Nuuk, but it’s a piece of advice anyone […]

NUUK, Greenland — Greenland currently has a population of roughly 56,000 people, which creates the problem of not having enough workers or enough diversified skills for certain demands. Two major areas where Greenland lacks manpower are education and healthcare. Through Denmark, Greenland has access to free education and healthcare. However, according to T. Aagaard and […]

When stepping off the plane in Nuuk, Greenland, the first thing that hits a person is the wind. The strong, biting gusts almost knock people off their feet and nips faces. These cold conditions sink deep into the bone, making it hard to warm up, even when back inside next to a heater. This is […]

In this short documentary, Emma Perry introduces us to Adela Tesnow, a visual artist and creative professional who specializes in portraiture in both traditional and digital mediums. Passionately involved in the arts from a young age, she pursued art school and graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2025. Newly faced with […]

In this documentary, Anne Ager follows SEWERFest, a reptile expo in Wisconsin. SEWERFest has been around for over 20 years and gained top vendors and enthusiastic reptile lover fans. Run by one family, it is a place where people can buy and learn about reptiles.

In this short documentary, Jajuan Evans dives into the “Superfight” between “Sugar” Ray Leonard and “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler, and what made them great boxers of their time.

As the processing digital archivist in the Archives Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Shiraz Bhathena gives viewers an inside look at the preservation of the WTMJ-TV collection of news stories broadcast from 1950 to 1980. The preservation of this collection isn’t only one of physical media, but also a preservation of all aspects of […]

This short documentary explores the rich history of Three Brothers, a small, family-owned landmark in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. Opened in 1956 by Milun Radicevic, a WWII concentration camp survivor who fled Europe and found asylum before being sponsored by a Lutheran family, the restaurant stands as a testament to resilience and family legacy. Housed […]

In June of 2025, Alex Erickson and Kaylee Pikula held their first at home café, “Homebody Café” in Alex’s kitchen, inviting all the people closest to them to come enjoy their hand-crafted drinks and pastries. Since then, they’ve held an at home café for every season and what started out as something just for close […]

Type one diabetes has been an autoimmune disorder that has affected 9.5 million people worldwide, and me personally for the last 22 years. Despite becoming more and more prevalent, this disease is still heavily misunderstood and unnoticed. In this short documentary, Shannon Knowski showcases the life hardships diabetics face daily, as well as what goes […]

The Brookfield Farmer’s Market offers a chance for people to purchase goods locally and support small businesses located in Wisconsin, even during the Winter months. The 2025-2026 winter season is the first time that the Brookfield Farmers Market is hosting their winter session, allowing for new businesses to broaden their reach and encouraging a new […]