Lake Michigan is in its ‘Golden Age of Surfing’ Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Layla Czaplewski Stepping inside the Lake Effect Surf Shop, customers will note the walls lined with surfboards of every color, and a store overflowing with merch celebrating Lake Michigan’s surfing culture. This little shop on Capitol Drive is a first stop for many hoping to get involved with Milwaukee’s bustling surfing community that keeps growing every year. […]
Gym Prepares Expansion to Greenfield Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Natalie Chudzik Amber Martinez was a competitive figure skater as a teenager. The death of her grandmother took a significant toll on her well-being causing her to gain 120 lbs during her figure skating career. Martinez struggled with her image, until at 17 years old, she chose to hold herself accountable and invested in a gym membership […]
Panthers Score Big Win Over Valparaiso Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Briceon Monk The UW-Milwaukee Women Panthers basketball team owns a 22-9 advantage over Valparaiso in an all-time series in which the two programs shared a conference and 10 seasons in the Horizon League. The two programs have not met since Valparaiso departed the Horizon League following the 2016-17 season. The Panthers have won the last five meetings […]
UW-Milwaukee Shut Out of NCAA Cross Country Championships Despite Home State Location Posted on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jason McCullum The NCAA Cross Country Championships returned to Verona, Wis. for the first time in six years. While the University of Wisconsin Madison’s men’s and women’s teams competed, the races occurred without representation from Wisconsin’s second-biggest D1 school, the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. For the men’s side of UWM’s season, things soured with their disappointing finish […]
Social Media-Fueled Sport Finds Support at UWM Posted on November 15, 2024November 18, 2024 by David Go UWM hosts nearly 300 student organizations, so it may be difficult to imagine a new concept that attracts students– but the Blitzball club is one new sporting club that opened this year. David Go has the story.
Primal MKE’s Pankration Gives Fighters a Chance to Shine Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 by Carter Evenson Fighting is typically something you do when you are upset. At Primal MKE, people do it to make themselves happy. Carter Evenson has the story.
Milwaukee College Teams Face Off at American Family Field Posted on May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 by David Go Introduction: UW-Milwaukee baseball defeated MSOE 13-5 Wednesday at American Family Field. David Go reports. (Go Narration) Players and coaches weighed in on the special opportunity to take the field at a Major League stadium. Nolan Vincent is a senior pitcher for MSOE. (Vincent) Here, just any game here is kind of a blessing. It’s a […]
Bucks Playoffs Preview: Giannis Antetokounmpo Out for Game One Against Indiana Pacers Posted on April 21, 2024April 23, 2024 by Carter Evenson After a year filled with ups and downs, the Milwaukee Bucks finished the season holding the third seed in the Eastern Conference and will now move on to play the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs. The series will kick off in Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum on April 21 at 6 p.m. […]
Kirk Cousins Departs and Vikings Bolster Defensive Front in Free Agency Posted on March 29, 2024April 1, 2024 by Carter Evenson The Minnesota Vikings started NFL free agency with a bang, letting go of veterans and revamping their defensive front. The biggest shake-up for the Vikings has been with their quarterback. Kirk Cousins, who spent six seasons quarterbacking Minnesota, agreed to a four-year $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. […]
Unusual Infection Frustrates, Threatens Young Athletes Posted on December 21, 2023December 22, 2023 by Peyton Radloff Running down the soccer field, nothing is better than the feeling of being on top of my game. It’s the height of the season and I get the chance to play varsity, which isn’t common for a freshman. Everything is good; I’m feeling great. Then things go south, fast. In the spring of 2017, I […]
Wrestling Stars Wow Devoted Wisconsin Fans Posted on December 20, 2023May 15, 2024 by Carter Evenson Wrestlers line the outer edges of the Waukesha County Expo Center. Some are legends of the business. Some are local stars paving their way. Eager fans crowd around their tables ready to shell out for autographs and photos. The crowd is here for Blizzard Brawl, a professional wrestling event put on by Great Lakes Championship […]
UWM Men’s Basketball Team Defeats Luther College at Homecoming Game Posted on December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 by Sonia Spitz The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Men’s basketball took home a win against Luther College at their homecoming game at the Panther arena this season on Friday, Nov. 17. The Panthers kept the lead for the whole game, finishing with a 29-point lead over the Luther College Norse. “I think first of all you got to give […]