‘He’s going to possibly try to sink the U.S.A.’s hands into Gaza in a very permanent way.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Alexis Knecht Emma Clifford is a first-year student at UWM majoring in Art History. She feels deeply impacted by the actions of the Trump Administration and discusses the policies that seem the most important to her. Alexis Knecht: What aspects of President Trump’s current term stand out to you the most? Emma Clifford: His social media presence. […]
‘I believe that once Trump is out of the office, we can start rebuilding relationships.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Zack O’Hara Seth Kwiatkowski, 20, is a sophomore film major at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Kwiatkowski is fairly new to politics, with the current Trump administration being the first time he has truly paid attention to the news. So far, after 10 months, he is anything but delighted. Zack O’Hara: What are your initial thoughts on the […]
‘Everyone is very anxious and depressed, and we have no hope for the future.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Skye Williams Lua Pederson is a fifth-year Digital & Visual Communications major at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is a student worker in the LGBTQ+ Resource Center at the university. Pederson says he has a negative opinion of the current administration and that he worries for the future of the United States. Skye Williams: So, it hasn’t […]
‘It feels like the interests of other countries have come first before ours.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Raquel Barajas Edward Ziemba, 22, is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying film. He is unconvinced by and skeptical of the current actions and policies presented by the Trump administration since Inauguration Day. Raquel Escobedo: How has the current administration’s presidency in general made you feel about the current state of our country? Edward Ziemba: […]
‘I cannot believe the content that is posted by the official Instagram of the White House.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Annabelle Hershelman Brianna Heckman, 22, is a student majoring in film at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She spent one year at UW-Whitewater and then transferred, and she is now in her fourth year. After the election, she was shocked by the results and realized she could have been living in a political echo chamber. Annabelle Hershelman: What […]
‘There have been a lot of implications on our First Amendment rights as journalists.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Nina Marks Dorothy Carpenter is a senior majoring in JAMS with a focus on journalism. Given her background, the recent attacks on freedom of speech in journalism were a relevant topic. Trump’s administration has made many efforts to quash any unfavorable media coverage, an issue that will affect many of us as we forge our way in […]
‘No matter what, censorship is never the answer, especially in America.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Deegan Norris Since President Donald Trump took office in January, his actions and policies have been heavily debated across the country. While Joshua Brown, a sophomore engineering student at UW-Milwaukee, didn’t vote in the 2024 presidential election, he still has strong opinions on the government’s handling of national issues. Deegan Norris: Are there any specific actions that […]
‘When people ask, “What do you want prayer for?” I’m like, “Visa.”’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Stephanie Serrano Noli Alithia Pakka graduated with a master’s degree in biomedical science from UW-Milwaukee in spring of 2025 after earning a bachelor’s degree in India. While preparing to apply to dental school, she is currently an intern at Marquette University’s School of Dentistry. As an international student, she is directly affected by the Trump administration’s changes […]
‘This administration doesn’t value research and the scientific process.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 11, 2025 by Amber Moreno-Padilla Isaiah Chang is a junior in the Freshwater Sciences program at UW-Milwaukee. Outside of the classroom, he leads Bridging the Divide, a student-run program encouraging civil discourse, and works in a microbiology lab researching E-coli. One day he hopes to become a maritime professor after gaining experience as a maritime technician or lead scientist on […]
‘They have the correct papers, but it just doesn’t even feel like that matters anymore.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Maddie Knodel Yvette Martínez recently moved from the sunny hills of southern California to study business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She spoke with reporter Maddie Knodel about how the Trump administration has affected her. Her experience navigating her identity as a Hispanic young adult with the perils of moving to a new (and very different) city […]
Reactions to the First Year of a New Trump Administration: A Media Milwaukee Interview Project Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Media Milwaukee staff College students have a wide range of thoughts about the flood of executive actions, developments and controversies since President Trump took the oath of office in January for a second time. UW-Milwaukee student journalists asked their peers what’s on their mind.
‘One of my favorite things is the sense of family in the fire department.’ Posted on October 16, 2025October 17, 2025 by Maddie Knodel Milwaukee’s Fire Station 27 has been residing on the corner of Bartlett and Park Place since 1903. Despite its age, it still remains a well-oiled, fire-fighting machine. Michael, a firefighter who has been a part of the force for the past 13 years, speaks on everything fire related from ghost stories to insight on systemic […]