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Movements of Black Life: A Comparative Study in the UK - UWM Post

“Movements of Black Life: A Comparative Study in the UK (formerly known as BLM: A Comparative Global Study in the UK), is an award-winning faculty-led study abroad program that takes an interdisciplinary and experiential perspective to examine the significance of identity, race, and nationhood in structuring the Black British experience.”

“At the center of this examination are the multiple forms of resistance to systemic racism in the collective struggle for full citizenship. The course relies...
UWM Post •

Ethan Ainley Reflects on Study Abroad Experience in London - UWM Post

For two weeks, nine other UWM students and I immersed ourselves in a comparative study on Black life in the UK. The program originated at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement after the death of George Floyd.  

The short-term study in London takes place in the first couple of weeks of January over the winter semester. As with most study abroad programs, it’s a life-changing experience for a student. However, even more so in this case because it provides an opportunity to engage with rac...
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Top 20 Albums of 2025 Ranked - Prowl Radio

Well, yes. Technically, Jepsen released “Emotion” Side A and Side B ten years ago in 2015, but it’s just as fresh as the day it came out. The album is a pop bible that influenced the sounds of latter 2010’s pop music, along with containing a few of the greatest pop songs of all time. “Run Away With Me” is and forever will be the hit that never was because for some reason after “Call Me Maybe” success, Jepsen never hit the tops of the charts. She was writing with influences from past 80s music ri...
Trill •

Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Self-Financed Horror Film Releases in Theaters

Markiplier, a famous OG YouTuber, is pulling a “Taylor Swift,” in the sense he’s breaking Hollywood rules by releasing his self-financed low budget indie horror film in several theaters across the country without a distributor. The YouTube Gamer was first associated with Iron Lung after playing the indie horror game on his channel. Soon after this it was announced he was working on a film with the game’s creator also creatively involved. While other YouTubers have failed in the past, will this g...
UWM Post •

Nonprof-IT at UWM Showcased Student Accomplishments - UWM Post

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Information Studies offers a college course unlike any other. 

INFOST 408, also commonly known as “Nonprof-IT,” is an opportunity for students to gain real-world experience, similar to an internship, within a classroom setting. 

Students, mentors and partnering nonprofit organizations presented the fall 2025 semester’s work at a Nonprof-IT Showcase event on Dec. 9. 
UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson made introductory remarks at the beginning of the...
Media Milwaukee •

American Ghost Walks Hosts Annual Paranormal Conference in Milwaukee - Media Milwaukee

American Ghost Walks, a company originating in Wisconsin, offers curated haunted tours nationwide, focusing on sharing true tales of the paranormal and fascinating historical facts.In Milwaukee, they offer regular tours from experts, as well as host events such as their 2025 Paranormal Conference. “Paracon” brings together people from across the country with a special interest in the abnormal and unexplained. Ethan Ainley reports more on their story.

American Ghost Walks, a company originating...
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Student Loan Repayment SAVE Plan in Jeopardy - Media Milwaukee

The Trump Administration proposed an agreement that would end the Biden Administration’s “Saving on a Valuable Education” (SAVE) Plan, according to a U.S. Department of Education press release. 


The SAVE Plan was intended to be a mass federal student loan forgiveness initiative from the Biden Administration.  


DOE’s press release labels the SAVE Plan as “illegal” because it falsely promised low monthly payments and a short repayment timeline.  


In the DOE’s press release, they provide a...
Media Milwaukee •

Golden Globe Awards 2026: Milwaukee-Based Film 'Song Sung Blue' Receives Single Nomination  - Media Milwaukee

Golden Globe 2026 nominations have been revealed, and Song Sung Blue received little recognition after hosting its Milwaukee premiere last week. 


The only nomination that the film received was Kate Hudson for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. 


Song Sung Blue was shut out in all other categories, including Lead Actor, where Hugh Jackman could have been nominated. 


The film only holds a very tame 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, which, after the lack of Go...
Trill •

'Five Nights at Freddy’s 2': Animatronics Back in Action 

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 brings Freddy Fazbear and friends back to the big screen to terrorize a pizzeria (again) and this time the outside world as well. It’s time to find out what these possessed animatronics and their evil creator are up to this time around, as well as how it ties into the expansive lore of the franchise series. 


The last time we left our intrepid main characters, they had returned to somewhat normal after the events of Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF).  


Security guard...
Media Milwaukee •

UWM Humanities Resilient Through Crisis of Identity and Funding  - Media Milwaukee

UW-Milwaukee’s humanities department is in a “crisis of the humanities” after losing nearly half a million in federal financial support due to cuts, according to a dean of the humanities at the university.  

UWM’s Center for 21st Century Studies (C21) hosted a State of the Humanities panel on Oct. 30, which explored how Milwaukee citizens and organizations can support humanities studies across the city as they face a lack of federal support. 


The panel was moderated by Dr. Jennifer Johung,...
UWM Post •

Michael Schultz Director & Milwaukee Native Honored with Award - UWM Post

Director Michael Schultz, born and raised in Milwaukee, was recently honored with an award in his name. Spotlighted by Milwaukee Film, several of his films were screened at the local Oriental Theater, including the iconic Cooley High and the comedic Car Wash.
Milwaukee Film presented an inaugural award to its namesake, trailblazing director Michael Shultz, at a tribute event in September 2025. 

Shultz is one of the first Black men to consistently direct Hollywood productions, having started wor...
Trill •

How to Take Care of Your Teeth Like a Pro to Avoid the Dental Bill 

Going to the dentist for serious teeth issues can get expensive, but luckily there are tips for keeping healthy teeth and preventing those bills from piling up. Nobody wants the toothache or emotional burden of unhealthy teeth. Teeth often get overlooked in the self-care conversation, but they are actually one of the most important parts of the body everyone should be focusing on keeping in good health.The most important way to avoid a high bill from the dentist is to actually go to the dentist....
Media Milwaukee •

UW-Milwaukee's Coming Out Monologues Provides Safe Space to Share Stories - Media Milwaukee

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center at UWM offers space for students to receive support and join community.The center also hosts events like the Coming Out Monologues, which is an open mic night where students can share stories or express themselves creatively in a safe, affirming environment. Ethan Ainley reports the story.

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center at UWM offers space for students to receive support and join community.The center also hosts events like the Coming Out Monologues, which is an open mic n...
Media Milwaukee •

Milwaukee's N. Water Street Project: Residents Discuss Redesign - Media Milwaukee

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) organized an open-house style public involvement meeting at MSOE Diercks Hall on October 7, 2025, and presented their current design of the North Water Street Project, which will be a full reconstruction of N. Water Street from E. Kilbourn Avenue to E. Pleasant Street. 


At this point in the process, people behind the project are looking to see if most of the community agrees with the proposal. 


DPW’s first publicly involved meeting on...
Trill •

6 Best Frankenstein Retellings You Need to See & Watch

After all these years, it’s still alive. Frankenstein is one of those unkillable tales that continues to influence the media, as well as keeps getting adapted. To get your best understanding of the story, here are 6 adaptations or pieces of media influenced by Frankenstein. 


This is where it all begins. 


Yes, this is not an adaptation, but it is truly not fair to watch all these other adaptations without first reading the iconic source material. 


Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein novel has ye...
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Does Gen Z Have a Depression Problem? What Not to Say to Someone Suffering. 

Gen Z is a generation with connection at their fingertips, yet they are struggling with depression at worrisome levels. The percentage of prevalent feelings of depression among college freshmen was 45.3 percent, according to the National Library of Medicine. These same Gen Z individuals reported feelings of loneliness and distress for the future. With all this in mind, it’s important to understand what to say to a friend or family member who might be struggling with depression.  Let’s try avoidi...
UWM Post •

"Malignant Practice" Animated Documentary on Late-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis - UWM Post

“Malignant Practice” premiered at the 2025 Milwaukee Film Dialogues Documentary Festival.

The film received support from foundations like After Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition. 

The animated documentary is about a woman whose breast cancer was missed by a mammogram, only being discovered when in a later and more deadly stage.  

Kristin Catalano directed the short, basing the project on the experiences of family, friends and herself going through a missed diagnos...
Trill •

Taylor Swift vs Charli XCX: 'It's Actually Romantic' Lyrics Feud Explained

Taylor Swift and Charli XCX have a complicated relationship that has remained out of the public eye… until now. Swift released The Life of Showgirl on October 3rd to mixed reception. However, one song called “Actually Romantic” has fans theorizing that it’s a diss track about XCX.


Swift and XCX first crossed paths at the Reputation tour in 2018, where XCX was one of the opening acts.


During several tour stops, the two would perform Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off” together on stage.

These...
Media Milwaukee •

Milwaukee Film’s Dialogues Documentary Festival Spotlights Non-Fiction Filmmaking - Media Milwaukee

Milwaukee Film hosted a weekend-long film festival focused on showing 30+ documentaries, which cover engaging subjects and spark conversation among the viewers. Ethan Ainley was at the festival and has the story.

Milwaukee Film hosted a weekend-long film festival focused on showing 30+ documentaries, which cover engaging subjects and spark conversation among the viewers. Ethan Ainley was at the festival and has the story.
Trill •

Monster: Ed Gein's True Story and the Movie Monsters It Inspired

Ed Gein’s true story is the topic of Netflix’s new season of their hit crime drama Monster. Gein, known as the Plainfield Butcher, committed horrific crimes and inspired some of the horror genre’s most terrifying villains. Let’s go over everything you should know about IRL Gein’s story, and how it applies to the series’ portrayal.


Netflix’s Monster is a crime drama and biography of monstrous figures in history. 


The first season covered Jeffrey Dahmer, and the second season centered on th...
UWM Post •

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Gibson Leads New Era of Student Success  - UWM Post

A new school year always brings new faces to the UW-Milwaukee campus; however, this year, there is an even more notable fresh face with Dr. Thomas Gibson entering his freshman year as chancellor of the university.  

Chancellor Gibson was appointed earlier this year, and he is interested in seeing students succeed in every aspect of UWM, including academics, athletics, research, employment and community involvement. 

As a student-focused chancellor, Gibson made it a priority to share his first...
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