“You’re in here and it’s like a cathedral. It’s a little hidden gem. You feel cool to be a part of it.” Posted on October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by Matiana Hernandez Colin Mitchell is an artist with the 20 Ton Studios collective on the north side of Milwaukee and volunteered for the Doors Open Milwaukee annual event. He grew up down the road from the studio space in the Brewer’s Hill neighborhood. He’s appreciative of Doors Open Milwaukee, and the opportunity it allows for the public […]
Packers 2023 Draft Highlighted by 13th Overall Pick, Iowa Linebacker Lukas Van Ness Posted on May 10, 2023November 15, 2023 by Dawson Carrell Given the recent trade of long-time Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Packers used this year’s draft as a huge opportunity to move forward with picks like Iowa linebacker Lukas Van Ness and other young prospects. Friday night’s day one of the NFL draft highlighted many promising prospects chosen to their now-designated franchises. From Alabama Quarterback Bryce […]
“There was just an attempted armed robbery two days ago, right on campus.” Posted on April 5, 2023September 7, 2023 by Anna Oleniczak Anna Oleniczak: Q: Do you feel safe on campus? Irene Jerving: A: “Yes, generally.” Q: What do you think of gun violence surrounding campus? A: “I think there’s an issue with it. There was just an attempted armed robbery two days ago, right on campus. I think it’s a bigger issue than just on campus, […]
“It’s hard having to watch big corporate companies abuse their power.” Posted on April 5, 2023September 7, 2023 by Julia Dempski Natalie Mesko, 19, is a second-year college student at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Julia Dempski: What issues do you care about the most? What are you most passionate about? Most worried about or most motivated by? Natalie Mesko:I would have to say climate change mostly because it’s hard having to watch big corporate companies abuse their […]
“I am going into education, which does not pay too well, but it is something I love doing so that’s why I take out loans.” Posted on April 5, 2023September 7, 2023 by John Kaney Michelle Herrmann is an 18-year-old freshman studying at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is a full-time student and Elementary Education major who expresses concern about being able to pay back her college debt. John Kaney: Do you currently have student loans? Michelle Herrmann: Yes, currently have one student loan through FAFSA. I have good amounts […]
“The majority of students, not just architecture, but a lot of students on campus are struggling.” Posted on April 5, 2023September 16, 2023 by Sonia Spitz Maddie Duhig is an Architecture major juggling the addition of another year to the program and her incoming student loans. While her passion for the career remains, Maddie explains why it can be difficult to maintain the major and get a job right out of college. Sonia Spitz: What issue concerns you most as a […]
“For me, as a Mexican, it drives me insane that they’re losing these young kids.” Posted on April 5, 2023September 7, 2023 by Elizabeth Lintonen Eric Beltran is a transfer Animation major at UWM. While the situation at the U.S. and Mexico border is one he’s familiar with, the recent developments and lack of action on the part of the current administration have led to his frustration. His personal family ties make the issue one he’s well informed about, and […]
“They want to villainize the people who threaten their position of privilege.” Posted on April 5, 2023September 7, 2023 by Natalie Ng Dally Du Mez (they/them), Mary Lutton (she/they) and Anna Welter (she/they/he) are all students at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. They chose UWM due to its inclusive nature for the LGBT+ community. Natalie Ng: What big issues do you care about most? What are you most passionate about, or most worried about? Or most motivated by? Dally […]
“When we’re making a bunch of policies and getting in political arguments, we’re not really thinking about the children.” Posted on April 5, 2023September 7, 2023 by Emily Kern Mia Heredia, 23, is a Criminal Justice and African Diaspora Studies graduate student at UWM. She has served as the president of UWM’s Student Association for the last two years and is the Graduate Equity Team Lead for UWM’s Honors College. In her free time, she enjoys adding vampire books and movies to her roster, […]
“By ‘We the people,’ I mean every inhabitant of the United States.” Posted on April 5, 2023September 7, 2023 by Samantha Calderon Jesús Velarde-Moctezuma graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Dec. 2022 with a communications major and Spanish minor, and was raised in Milwaukee. He has been a graduate student since Jan. 2023 under the Translation and Interpreting Studies master’s program at UW-Milwaukee. Apart from being a student, he works at the Roberto Hernández Center as […]
“These people are old and white and should not have a say in a woman’s body or their choices.” Posted on April 5, 2023September 7, 2023 by Liliana Fannin Anyia Griggs, a 24-year-old University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2020 graduate. She received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science with an African Diaspora Studies minor. She has realized that anyone can achieve anything they put their mind to and has worked on many campaigns and projects since she graduated. Today she is working for a campus organization […]
Money pouring into Wisconsin Supreme Court race Posted on February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 by Margaret Tews The Wisconsin State Supreme Court race, starting with Feb 21’s primary, is on track to become the most expensive judicial election in state history. The four candidates running to fill Justice Patience Roggensack’s open seat are expected to spend a total of $6 million on the primary alone. There will still be six more weeks […]