New Group Brings A Cappella Notes to UWM Posted on May 15, 2023October 25, 2023 by Samantha Calderon Eighteen voices merged into one singing “Flesh and Bone,” “Nina Cried Power” and “Stone Cold.” Public Hearing is currently the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s only a cappella group, and it was created in February 2022 by students River Rommel and Tyler Grant. Rhythmic was UWM’s most recent a cappella group that dispersed in 2019. Grant and […]
Beyond the Barricades Documentary [VIDEO] Posted on May 15, 2023August 23, 2023 by Brian Kohr University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student journalists travel to Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin to shed light on issues not covered by the mainstream media.
New Record Stores Preserve Customer Loyalty Posted on December 16, 2022December 28, 2023 by Cameron Knoll When customers walk through the doors of The Exclusive Company, the earthy smell of incense and the subtle sounds of music fill their senses as they navigate through aisles of records, CDs and movies. For five and a half years, Bella Charles worked at this record store’s Greenfield location. Earlier this year while Charles was […]
Johanna’s Cakes and Desserts Cafe Posted on June 7, 2022December 28, 2023 by Charles Kelley Johanna’s Cakes and Desserts Café brings authentic Puerto Rican cuisine to the Southside of Milwaukee. This family-oriented local café creates a welcoming environment that draws customers to keep going back. Johanna Ortiz started her culinary journey in high school when she entered a dessert contest and won first place for her flan.
El Parque de Las Palomas in Puerto Rico Is a National Landmark and Now It’s Being Renovated for Kids Posted on June 7, 2022December 28, 2023 by Glendalys Valdes Gonzalez SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — El Parque de Las Palomas (Pigeon Park), is finally reopening in Old San Juan and will offer special events for children all over Puerto Rico. Glenda Valdes has the story.
The Houses of Colors in Puerto Rico Posted on June 7, 2022December 28, 2023 by Charles Kelley A crime ridden town where people stopped visiting their families was transformed by community activists into the houses of colors.
Puerto Rico’s Power Outage Crisis Continues Posted on June 7, 2022December 28, 2023 by Charles Kelley Since Hurricane Maria struck the Puerto Rican Island in 2017, residents across the island are still experiencing power outages every day and no one is being held accountable.
Environmental Crimes Rattle Puerto Rico Posted on June 7, 2022September 6, 2023 by Glendalys Valdes Gonzalez On the island of Puerto Rico, various political and economic issues have ignited protests, especially the environmental crimes that have now become a new normal for Puerto Ricans. Glenda Valdes has the story.
Island of Enchantment Documentary Posted on June 7, 2022December 28, 2023 by Charles Kelley University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student journalists travel to Puerto Rico to shed light on the issues not covered by the mainstream media.
Fundraiser For Ukraine Brings Community Together Posted on June 2, 2022December 28, 2023 by Callie Donavan While many people here in Milwaukee watch the invasion in Ukraine from television screens and cell phones, they may be wondering what they can do to help. A local coffee shop put on an event to help raise money for those who have escaped Ukraine… and for those still stuck. Callie Donavan has the story.
“Pi Day” Sweetens Up Milwaukee Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by Courtney Bondar For some its “3/14 day”, for others, its “Pi Day”, but nevertheless the delicious festivity brings everyone together to celebrate with sweet pies, whether you have a knack for math or not. Our reporter Courtney Bondar has the story.
The Drive of Brandon Nolan Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by Joshua Groninger Meet Brandon Nolan. Brandon is the head superintendent of the golf course at the Beloit Club. In this short documentary, Joshua Groninger introduces us to Brandon’s everyday tasks while going about the daily operations of the course.