Faces of UWM: The Fan
UW- Milwaukee journalism major Bella VanLanen talks about how her strong affinity for pop culture led her to pursue a career in media.
Milwaukee Court Case Backlog Still a Priority in Ensuring Speedy Trial Rights
Public officials within the Milwaukee County and statewide judicial branches revealed they have not kept track of the number of speedy trial requests they’ve received and denied within the last five years but insist they have tried to avoid infringing upon citizens’ Sixth Amendment right to a speedy and public trial.
According to Milwaukee County Chief Judge Mary Triggiano, the courthouse does not have a record of how many speedy trial requests have been received since the start of the coronavi
According to Milwaukee County Chief Judge Mary Triggiano, the courthouse does not have a record of how many speedy trial requests have been received since the start of the coronavi
SEWERFest 2022 Brings Awareness to Legal Threats Posed by Lacey Act
Thousands of species of amphibians, reptiles, and arthropods filled tables across the banquet hall that gave shelter from April showers to the herpetology enthusiasts of SEWERFest, Wisconsin’s largest reptile convention that was hatched in 2001. However, a metaphorical elephant threatened the room with the reminder that the occupants’ way of life was in danger.
“A lot of animals won’t be able to cross state lines anymore,” said event founder Shane Ager, 42, who estimates that he’s been keeping
“A lot of animals won’t be able to cross state lines anymore,” said event founder Shane Ager, 42, who estimates that he’s been keeping
Ukraine Russia Discussion at Panel Held by UW-Oshkosh Professors
UW-Oshkosh professors explained the “historical mythology” that led Vladimir Putin to send Russian troops into Ukraine.
They spoke during a panel held for students and the public.
“As I watch this situation develop, we have a sense where Putin is caught in historical mythology, and in some ways, doesn’t know how to get out of it,” said Associate Professor of History Karl Loewenstein, PhD.
The panel was held after Russian forces began their attack on Ukraine the week before, Feb. 24. The unive
They spoke during a panel held for students and the public.
“As I watch this situation develop, we have a sense where Putin is caught in historical mythology, and in some ways, doesn’t know how to get out of it,” said Associate Professor of History Karl Loewenstein, PhD.
The panel was held after Russian forces began their attack on Ukraine the week before, Feb. 24. The unive
Local Musician Moves D.I.Y. Performances Online
About this time last year, you could walk into certain duplexes or galleries around UW-Milwaukee on a Saturday night and follow a Funkadelic beat carrying through the air straight to the doorstep of one of the venues that hosted some of the hottest local artists around the city.
For $5 to $10 at the door, students could enter the enchanting world of the D.I.Y. music scene for the rest of the evening.
With a global pandemic, that experience has been snatched from the ears and hearts of music-lo
For $5 to $10 at the door, students could enter the enchanting world of the D.I.Y. music scene for the rest of the evening.
With a global pandemic, that experience has been snatched from the ears and hearts of music-lo
Polarization Frays Relationships, Politics in Wisconsin
The rift in Wisconsin politics sometimes feels like the space between life and death for UW-Milwaukee student Wylan Boyle.
“One of the sides only kind of wants to kill me, versus the other side that really wants to kill me,” says Boyle. “If I’m voting, I’m voting for the side that is probably going to win that wants me dead less, but might preserve my rights.”
This is a common theme in sentiments felt by people all around the swing state of Wisconsin in the weeks leading up to the midterm elec
“One of the sides only kind of wants to kill me, versus the other side that really wants to kill me,” says Boyle. “If I’m voting, I’m voting for the side that is probably going to win that wants me dead less, but might preserve my rights.”
This is a common theme in sentiments felt by people all around the swing state of Wisconsin in the weeks leading up to the midterm elec