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How Wisconsin Created Nation’s Greatest Ski Marathon
Thousands of people travel to rural Northern Wisconsin for the annual American Birkebeiner ski marathon. And to Eau Claire-based author Jerome Poling, the electric feeling of crossing the finish line brings athletes across the globe back year after year.
The Sisters From Brookfield Who Rule the Thriller Novel Genre
Two authors from Wisconsin recently published their newest bestselling thrillers. And they happen to be sisters. Andrea and Julia Bartz grew up in Brookfield. They now live — and write — in Brooklyn, New York. “We grew up in a home that was filled with books,” Andrea told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.” “We took weekly trips to the library and came home with big bags full of books. We were both creative kids.
The Sisters From Brookfield Who Rule the Thriller Novel Genre
4 hours ago DeepSeek Review: A Middling Chatbot With Profound Privacy Issues DeepSeek has had a massive impact on the AI space in a very short time. The totally free chatbot is admirably accessible, and its affordable API … 11 hours ago 13 of the best books to read this Pride month, as recommended by queer authors From Stone Butch Blues to Palm Meridian, here are 13 of the best books to read this Pride month, as recommended by queer authors.
‘Dear Black Girl; I See You’
Both of Ebony Haynes’ children’s books grew out of letters she wrote. “I lost a cousin to suicide and wrote a love letter to him,” Haynes told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.” “The other was to myself. Both were turned into stories.” The letter to her late cousin evolved into the 2019 book, “Dear Black Boy: It’s Ok To Cry.” Haynes’ letter to herself became “Dear Black Girl: I See You,” which was released in March.
Wisconsin is now involved in 16 lawsuits against the Trump administration
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined his 16th lawsuit against the Trump administration. The most recent legal challenge the state signed onto focuses on cuts to congressionally approved federal funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. "Congress set up a program to fund electric vehicle infrastructure around the country," Kaul said Thursday on WPR's " Wisconsin Today." "Here in Wisconsin, we are in line to receive over $60 million in funds to support electric vehicle infrastructure.
Degree demand top of mind with $855M UW budget increase request
The Universities of Wisconsin cites challenges that appear in a recent third-party review of its finances, in hopes the state Legislature will grant its $855 million budget increase request for the state’s upcoming biennial budget. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said he expects more oversight from the UW Board of Regents based on the results of the third-party review. “Right now, our Board of Regents have a process by which they approve programs,” Rothman said.
Rothman, Republican Legislator Disagree on UW Funding
The Universities of Wisconsin cites challenges that appear in a recent third-party review of its finances, in hopes the state Legislature will grant its $855 million budget increase request for the state’s upcoming biennial budget. In an interview with WPR’s “Wisconsin Today,” Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said he expects more oversight from the UW Board of Regents based on the results of the third-party review.
Meet the Janesville microphone maker capturing kicks and goals around the world
Waves are everywhere: they make up light, color and heat. In a very literal sense, waves connect us all. And there are so many ways these waves can change before ultimately being interpreted as part of someone’s experience. WPR’s Avery Lea Rogers is obsessed with how these waves turn into sound. When they visited specialized microphone maker Klover Products in Janesville, Rogers found that these high-tech microphones connect Wisconsin to the world.
Gambling elements in apps and games are often difficult to spot
Gambling addiction can be easy to hide from others, according to gambling counselor Patricia Jirovetz. Jirovetz also said that what counts as gambling isn’t always clear. "(Some) video games are set up with the same reward structure as a slot machine," Jirovetz said in a recent interview for "The Morning Show" on WPR. "It's unpredictable.
Thorogood work boots recognized in statewide manufacturing competition
Jeff Burns at Thorogood's manufacturing facility in Merrill, WI in March 2022. He is holding the upper portion of an American Heritage work boot before the bottom is attached. Photo courtesy of Thorogood
Red Cliff Pulitzer finalist: Colonizing Wisconsin was more about plunder than removing Indigenous people
Michael Witgen’s deep research of Indigenous and early North American history is evident in his 2021 book "Seeing Red: Indigenous Land, American Expansion and the Political Economy of Plunder in North America." A finalist for this year’s Pulitzer Prize in History, the book examines colonization of a region now known as the Midwest and was previously known by settlers as the Northwest Territories.
Any Wisconsinite can play in this worldwide music festival
Every year on the summer solstice, musicians across the globe of all skill levels celebrate Make Music Day. There are 21 Make Music events in Wisconsin — more than any other state in the US. We talk to organizers of events in Barron and Madison and hear a sample of music from both communities.
Unpredictable overdose spikes in Wisconsin
An overdose spike alert was recently issued by Public Health Madison and Dane County. An epidemiologist explains how overdose spike alerts work and describes what makes harm reduction resources most effective.
How to choose the right sunscreen for you
Phrases on sunscreen packaging such as "reef safe" or "non-toxic" can instill both false confidence and unnecessary concern in consumers, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. A cosmetic scientist addresses common misconceptions about sunscreen ingredients.
Thursday: Now you can follow your ‘Heart of the City’ in the Washington Post
This interview will be on “St. Louis on the Air” over the noon hour Thursday. This story will be updated after the show. You can listen live. Drawn by Steenz Stewart in St. Louis, the nationally syndicated comic strip “Heart of the City” replaced "Dilbert" in the Washington Post. The publication is one of many that dropped “Dilbert” after its cartoonist Scott Adams made racist remarks on his YouTube channel.
How a St. Louis cartoonist replaced 'Dilbert' in the Washington Post
As soon as they landed in Seattle to speak at Emerald City Comic Con, St. Louis-based cartoonist Steenz Stewart learned that their comic strip “Heart of the City” was picked up by the Washington Post — not even three years into drawing the comic. “Heart of the City” replaced “Dilbert” after the satirical comic strip was dropped from the publication because of creator Scott Adams’ racist remarks on his YouTube channel.
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Monday: This director decided to film in St. Louis before he wrote the script
This interview will be on “St. Louis on the Air” over the noon hour Monday. This story will be updated after the show. You can listen live. Filmmaker and former St. Louis resident Daniel Lawrence Wilson returned to the Gateway City for his directorial debut, “A Brush of Violence.” Wilson said the decision to film in St. Louis came first — and that he wrote the script to fit the city.
Unraveling the intricate symbolism in new exhibition ‘Torn Mixology’
“Torn Mixology” is a fresh take on what one might expect to see in a gallery. You won’t find painting, sculpture, or photography there. Instead, Felia Davenport leads the viewer through a life sized clothing installation that weaves together her memories and lived experiences with commentary on racism and generational trauma from a first person perspective. Felia Davenport / Five mannequins, outfits and backdrops comprise the exhibition.
Friday: Unraveling the intricate symbolism in new exhibition ‘Torn Mixology’
This interview will be on “St. Louis on the Air” over the noon hour Friday. This story will be updated after the show. You can listen live. Most works of art are full of meaning — but Felia Davenport’s new exhibition “Torn Mixology” takes symbolism to the next level. Five mannequins, outfits, and backdrops comprise the exhibition.
How to Stop Isolating Yourself From Other People
For the first fifteen years of my life, I had no problems in my social life. I was never very outgoing, but I always had friends around and felt confident in my social group. I never felt alone or incapable of interacting with others. I took my social prowess for granted; I didn’t know it was possible to lose the ease with which I connected with others. Unfortunately, things took a very unexpected turn a few months ago. I lost two friendships in my life and took the blow very hard.
To better serve the community, Metro Trans Umbrella Group forges needs assessment
After serving the region for 10 years, Metro Trans Umbrella Group is doubling down on the support it offers in the greater St. Louis area. Metro Trans Umbrella Group has provided food, clothing and peer support to thousands of transgender people in St. Louis. After years of growth and service, the organization wants to learn what the needs of queer and trans St. Louisans are.
Thursday: St. Louis mayor Tishaura Jones discusses police chief search, and more
This interview will be on “St. Louis on the Air” over the noon hour Thursday. This story will be updated after the show. You can listen live. The year may be fading, but St. Louis is confronting a host of critical issues as we approach 2023.
Tuesday: Ibram X. Kendi’s book illustrated by Cbabi Bayoc encourages antiracism in kids
This interview will be on “St. Louis on the Air” over the noon hour Tuesday. This story will be updated after the show. You can listen live. Ibram X. Kendi will hold a virtual discussion at Washington University in St. Louis on Wednesday, December 7. This talk will be geared toward adults in the workplace, but much of Kendi’s work emphasizes the importance of having discussions about race with children.
Friday: Exhibition at the Luminary explores how white women uphold white supremacy
This interview will be on “St. Louis on the Air” over the noon hour Friday. This story will be updated after the show. You can listen live. Abstractions of whiteness are in focus at the Luminary in “Kelly Kristin Jones: nwl.” Through photography prints and sculpture, the exhibition examines how “nwl,” or “nice white ladies” uphold white supremacist ideals in their daily lives — often unintentionally.
Listen: ‘The Raven’ gets new life with this chilling rendition
Published 177 years ago, Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” endures. The poem tells the story of the narrator’s descent into madness as he deals with the grief of losing his beloved Lenore. On Halloween, listen to this chilling rendition of Poe’s ‘The Raven’ As the story unfolds, the narrator oscillates among feelings of grief, guilt, and paranoia as the raven seems to speak a single word, “nevermore,” in response to the protagonist's emotional lament.
With baby animals in need, Wildlife Rescue Center opens its doors to the public
The Wildlife Rescue Center in Ballwin is opening its doors to the public for the first time in three years. The center's annual open houses were suspended, along with other public events, at the end of 2019 due to stormwater damage to the building that required extensive repairs. “We had a very serious storm, one of these once-in-1,000-years type of situations,” Executive Director Kim Rutledge told St. Louis on the Air.
Belleville native Miles Brenton stars in world premiere of ‘The Bee Play’
The world premiere of “The Bee Play” by Elizabeth Savage will be on Sept. 8 at the New Jewish Theatre in St. Louis. Belleville actor Miles Brenton stars in the show as Carver Washington, a young beekeeper from the Bronx. Toby DiLorenzo / New Jewish Theatre “Carver is somebody who I would be friends with,” Brenton told St. Louis on the Air. “He's born into the concrete jungle of New York, but he loves nature.
Friday: St. Louis has a new basketball court. Its funders were raided by the FBI
This interview will be on “St. Louis on the Air” over the noon hour Friday. This story will be updated after the show. You can listen live. There is a new outdoor basketball court in north St. Louis — and the FBI alleges that its organizers accepted money from a Russian national as part of a conspiracy to spread disinformation in the U.S..
Femme and nonbinary-led skate group starts weekly skating sessions at UNM
On Tuesday, a group of femme-identifying and nonbinary individuals gathered for their first summer skate session at the University of New Mexico, starting a regular event that will be held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smith Plaza.
UNM LEAF calls for climate action at Earth Day Rally
“Divest from polluters, invest in the future,” protesters chanted on April 22 at an Earth Day rally and march at the University of New Mexico. The event was hosted by the campus organization UNM Leaders for Environmental Action and Foresight (LEAF). UNM LEAF is a group of UNM students and staff dedicated to addressing climate change and potential actions to take to lessen humanity’s impact on the natural world, according to the organization’s website.
Complexity Theory: Public benefit companies
On Jan. 29, RStudio, an integrated development environment for the programming language R, announced that it had become a public benefit corporation (PBC). The RStudio mission, it wrote, has always been to provide high-quality, open-source software for data science, scientific research and technical communication. However, before it became a PBC, this was not formalized in RStudio’s charter.
The thinker or the listener?
Thinking about a deeper understanding of the mind (Photo: Pexels) by Avery Rogers — November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Stanford is, above all, a place to celebrate the life of the mind. We come here to acquire knowledge and to sharpen our ability to put that knowledge to intelligent and creative use. The goal is that we will leave Stanford knowing how to think and what to think about in our adult lives.
The teachings of gossip
When free of malicious intent, gossip can be a tool for intergenerational transmission of values, norms and life lessons. (Photo: Pexels) by Avery Rogers — November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 In the last few weeks, I’ve offered relationship advice to three of my friends (it has been a dramatic quarter, apparently), and each of those friends praised my ability to give insightful, thought-provoking relationship advice.
Tension between safety and compassion
by Avery Rogers — October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 I am currently studying abroad in Oxford, where every morning I take a walk around the meadows behind the Stanford House. Almost every morning, sitting on a bench next to the river, sits a homeless man smoking a cigarette, grocery bags on either side of him. The meadow trail is sparsely populated at this time of morning, so it’s often just me and the man as far as one can see in any direction.
Comparing Stanford and Oxford
Avery Rogers is studying abroad in Oxford right now, and in many ways, it has given her a new appreciation for Stanford. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) by Avery Rogers — October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 In the two years since I started college, I’ve often been asked by friends and family if I think Stanford was the “right” choice of school for me. I’ve never had a good answer to that question. I do love Stanford, but until this quarter, I’d never had any other school to really compare it to.
Learning to grab the helping hand
Grabbing a helping hand can have benefits for both the helper and the beneficiary. (Photo: Pexels) by Avery Rogers — October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 As a toddler, I refused to be treated like a child. I wouldn’t drink out of a cup with a lid; I thought sippy cups were patronizing. I retaliated with cold-shouldering and other methods when my mother tried to put me in time-out.
What do we really value?
Tension between values inherent to important issues plays out on Stanford's campus. (Photo: CHRIS DELGADO/The Stanford Daily) by Avery Rogers — October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 I’ve never been one to take strong stances on political issues. If there are arguments to be made on either side of a contentious topic, I’m usually able to empathize enough with both viewpoints so as to temper my own leanings.
On post-freshman year exploration and revelations
Courtesy of Pexels.com by Avery Rogers — September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 I had long ago declared economics as my major as I began my spring quarter of my sophomore year at Stanford. At the time, I was seriously considering pursuing a PhD in economics right out of undergrad, and I was advised by many economics faculty members that I should take a computer science class in Python, since many economists used the language for data analysis.
Connections in unexpected places
Courtesy of Pexels.com by Avery Rogers — May 30, 2019May 29, 2019 Last summer, I worked at a nonprofit organization in the Bay Area through a Haas Center grant. The grant was called the Spirituality, Service and Social Change fellowship awarded jointly with the Office for Religious Life. The fellowship itself was not explicitly religious, but sought to deepen our service experiences through spiritual reflection in once-a-week seminar meetings.
A social take on Alternative Spring Break
Courtesy of Pexels.com by Avery Rogers — April 5, 2019April 4, 2019 This spring break, I traveled to rural Illinois on an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip meant to explore the rural-urban divide. Much could be said about the content of the trip and everything I learned about rural issues. For the purpose of this reflection, however, I want to focus instead on the people I traveled with, and what the ASB program offers in terms of social bonds.
15 ways to improve your day from start to finish
My time thus far at Stanford has been tumultuous to say the very least. Meeting new people, searching for internships and trying to find my calling has been a lot to take on, even without the simple tasks of keeping my grades up and remembering to eat. Time seems to be passing by faster than I can process, and, for a while, I admittedly lost myself in the whirlwind of the clock. For this reason, winter break was both a blessing and a curse.
On approaching social impact in a complicated world
Consider the following proposition: You have $10,000 to donate to a charity of your choice, and two charities to choose from. One gives merit scholarships to children in sub-Saharan Africa and one offers them deworming treatment. Your goal is to improve educational outcomes in the region. Which do you choose?
Gish Jen challenges cultural identities at Lane Lecture Series
The aging father who wants to feel wise again. The quiet girl who challenges the athletic, wealthy, confident alpha with her calm brilliance. The family that prefers the warmth of sweaters and cuddles over their futuristic home heating system. These are the characters whose lives Gish Jen shared with her audience at Encina Hall. While she read, she smiled as the audience caught the wry humor and astute observations in her short stories and upcoming-novel excerpt.
Reads of gratefulness
In the week leading up to Thanksgiving break, Reads beat writers gathered together to share a read they are grateful for having in their lives and to reflect on its significance. Sofia Schlozman, Contributing Writer (sschloz ‘at’ stanford.edu) “If I Should Have a Daughter” by Sarah Kay: For a long time, I thought that I didn’t like poetry. As a genre, it seemed abstract and inaccessible, and I always felt like I was missing something when I tried to sit down and read it.
Beyond experience
I often hear, particularly at Stanford, from people who have built a life philosophy around “living for experiences.” The philosophy goes something like this: Life is finite and transient and ultimately lacks a defined meaning. As young people with so much of the world to explore, our goal ought to be gaining as many unique, novel and sometimes wild experiences while we can.
Down to the core
I am an economics major, which means I’m quite familiar with the idea of core requirements. In the Econ department, you are required to take six classes towards the beginning of your academic career — ECON 1, 50, 51, 52, 102A and 102B — before you can take many of the electives and upper-division classes in the department.
The dynamics of seminars
Seminars are not a rarity at Stanford — in fact, all my classes this quarter are seminars. It’s a class of about 15 people sitting around in a circle with a professor ready to facilitate discussion. There’s an array of laptops and open books with half the class eager to speak and the other not so much. Me? I’m the latter. It’s a quiet person’s nightmare. It’s not the fact that I don’t read or that I feel as if I have nothing to contribute to the class, it’s just that they make me nervous.
Facing my moral imperfections
Title: Facing your moral imperfections. Welcome to adulthood. There was a lecture today that attempted to demonstrate the Socratic Method. The professor asked this question: If you could alleviate or eliminate suffering at a relatively low cost to yourself, should you? The overwhelming answer from the audience was yes. As a society, we generally perceive suffering and pain to be bad things, and it would be morally corrupt to, in good conscience, allow such things to continue.
Front and center
I am that girl who sits in the first row of class. Unapologetically. Whether it’s an introsem or a 250-person lecture, whether I’m alone or in good company, I will be seated in the front of the room, as close to the center as possible. I’m well aware of the social stigma against sitting in the front row. Sitting up front means you’re a try-hard, a teacher’s pet, the obnoxious student who asks a million questions and thinks the whole lecture revolves around her.
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