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Ana Martinez-Ortiz
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City Officials Discuss “Stay At Home” Order
Like in many places throughout the world, when coronavirus first came to Milwaukee, residents were told to practice social distancing. The term being used worldwide to encourage people to stay…
Marsy’s Law: It’s Not Easy to Simply Move On
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When a heinous crime occurs, there’s usually some media coverage to follow. It’s not unusual to see the same story played out on several stations or printed…
How to Vote Amidst Coronavirus Precautionary Measures
It’s midway through March and soon it’ll be time for the Spring General Election, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7. As of right now, the election is to continue…
The City of Milwaukee is Preparing for Coronavirus
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 more commonly known as coronavirus has been the number one topic of discussion around the world. In recent days, the reaction towards coronavirus has…
Mayor Tom Barrett Preps for the General Election
As the figurehead of Milwaukee, when Mayor Tom Barrett enters a room it’s nearly impossible to miss him. Barrett has been mayor of Milwaukee since 2004 and is well-known throughout…
How to Get Involved in the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention (DNC), which is going to be hosted in Milwaukee this year, is brought up a lot. It’s not uncommon for the DNC to be mentioned in…
2020 Could Be the Year for High Voter Turnout
The right to vote has a complicated history in the United States. Initially, only white men who were property owners were allowed to cast a ballot. Eventually, other groups such…
The Ongoing Controversy in the Race for County Executive
When Chris Abele, the current Milwaukee County Executive, announced he was no longer running for re-election, the race for Milwaukee County Executive got a lot more interesting. Candidates started announcing…
“The Lion King” musical: Is it worth the hype?
Disney’s “The Lion King” is considered the world’s number one musical, according to the playbill at least. The animated 1993 version is one of the most beloved films even if…
Actress Kayla Cyphers on Bringing Lion King’s Nala to Life
“The Lion King” is arguably one of the most beloved musicals of all times. Disney’s “The Lion King” is often cited as a favorite of millennials and the stage production…