Migration
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The Tibetan community of Madison, Wisconsin
Photo by Dani Csaszar. By Dani Csaszar The Tibetan Community of Madison may be a smaller one, but it thrives through its resources, allowing Tibetan families and individuals to practice their culture and educate themselves and one another. Kalsang Dolma, a mother of two, has lived with her family in Madison for over seven years…
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The Hmong community in Wisconsin: An analysis on the migration and student life of one of largest Asian ethnic group in Wisconsin
By William Fannon A crucial element of Wisconsin’s identity is its Hmong residents. The Hmong ethnic group is the largest asian-ethnic group in Wisconsin, comprising 29% of the total Asian population in Wisconsin (PBS Wisconsin). The Hmong population is increasingly growing, with its estimate in 2019 being around 58,000 (PBS Wisconsin) showing around an 18%…
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Paul’s Pel’meni puts a twist on Russian cuisine in Madison
The restaurant’s menu made a name for itself with one item: dumplings. Photo by Rachel Hale. By Rachel Hale Paul’s Pelmeni makes one thing, and they make them well: Russian dumplings. Though the restaurant’s local fame comes from its one-item menu, late-night dumpling connoisseurs may not be aware that owner Paul Schwoerer’s recipe originated 2,907…
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Mexican solace found in rural Wisconsin, Tortilleria Zepeda is a taste of home
By Ellie Nowakowski and Cate Schiller When Julian Zepeda met his wife Heidi and moved from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to rural Wisconsin he found himself in food heaven. He could not get enough Culvers. However, the charm soon wore off and homesickness set in. Julian began craving authentic Mexican food but was not finding it…
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In Photos: A walk through Mercado Marimar
Photos by Camila Trimberger. By Camila Trimberger Nearly 450,000 Latines live in Wisconsin, taking up about 7% of the state. With such a small and sparse population (with the exceptions of Milwaukee and farming communities such as Abbotsford), immigrant placemaking in Wisconsin is incredibly important. One way Latine populations make room for themselves in majority…
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How a student from Sydney, Australia found himself in Madison, Wisconsin
Photo by Ollie Akayan By Grace Friedman For Oliver Akayan (Ollie) the story begins with a love of American football and a trip to a thrift store in Sydney, Australia. Ollie, a current junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, dreamt of going to college in the United States of America since he was a young…
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Brain drain basics: Wisconsin’s problem with the emigration of highly educated people
Photo by Caroline Crowley. By Caroline Crowley Savannah Kind graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science in May 2021. In August, she packed a suitcase and moved to Seattle to join AmeriCorps and teach a classroom of elementary students. When Kind boarded a plane and flew away from her…