By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic has forced the world to adapt to its agenda. Since quarantine began, organizations began cancelling and rescheduling events. Summerfest was pushed back to September, the Milwaukee Public Library went virtual, even the Tokyo Olympics were cancelled, it was only a matter of time before the Democratic National […]
In Case You Missed It: Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz This upcoming general election is a big one, both on a national scale and a local one. The election, which is still scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 will ask voters to pick a candidate for president, a new county executive, a circuit court judge and more. But beyond that, it also includes […]
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 in several publications. Depending on the crime, it could be talked about for days or weeks, but then something else will occur and the media […]
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Ballot Talk 101: Don’t Skip the Referendums
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz If there’s one thing most Americans can agree on, is that its citizens and residents are the patriotic sort. Part of this streak of patriotism is performing one’s civic duty, which includes exercising one’s right to vote. In a few short weeks, the Spring General Election will be upon Milwaukeeans. The election […]
How to Get Involved in the Democratic National Convention
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz 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 one way or another regardless of the topic. Since the announcement, the DNC organizing committee and the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee have […]
Franki Moscato on Choosing an Online Education
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Long before she stepped on an actual stage, Franki Moscato, 18, was finding ways to sing. Growing up in Oshkosh, Moscato’s backyard was her world and with a little imagination, any rock or wooden plank was a stage. From kindergarten through seventh grade, Moscato attended public school. But when she sang during […]
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“The Lion King” musical: Is it worth the hype?
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz 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 the 2019 live-action film is less than subpar. Given the love surrounding the musical, it begs the question: does the stage performance […]
Actress Kayla Cyphers on Bringing Lion King’s Nala to Life
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz “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 is renowned for its iconic performances. For the past several years, the musical has been touring throughout the United States and it […]
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“The Lion King” musical: Is it worth the hype?
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz 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 the 2019 live-action film is less than subpar. Given the love surrounding the musical, it begs the question: does the stage performance […]
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Talks Plan to Counter Gerrymandering
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Over the past few elections one of the most talked about issues is gerrymandering. The act of gerrymandering occurs when district lines within a state are reapportioned to favor one political party over another. The end result being that one political party gains the upper hand when it comes to the number […]
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