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Ethan McKaig

Ethan McKaig, News Editor

Ethan joined Ripples his freshman year and was A&E editor his sophomore year. His favorite part about being in Ripples is seeing the finished publication in print, and seeing the process as it gets made. 

Likes: Listening to music, writing, Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys

Dislikes: Mike Love of The Beach Boys

All content by Ethan McKaig

Board faces backlash over proposed budget

October 10, 2021

High school construction makes progress

October 4, 2021
All schools in the district are under an indoor mask mandate, one of the precautions being taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

[Photo] Back to school brings pandemic protocol changes

September 19, 2021

Shorewood welcomes new staff members

September 18, 2021
Joe Pera waves to the audience in a promotional photo for his show. Set in Marquette, Michigan, the show shoots primarily in Milwaukee.

Joe Pera talks with us about Milwaukee

June 7, 2021
The Shorewood Fire Department building on Murray Ave. The building, over 90 years old, was almost torn down, but the historical society advocated for its preservation.

Historical society hosts presentation series on historical preservation

April 28, 2021
Increased internet dependence is troubling

Increased internet dependence is troubling

March 24, 2021
Lauren Fox is a Shorewood parent and resident. Fox recently made the NYT Bestseller List with her book Send For Me (found below), which is based on letters by her great-grandmother.

Local author makes NYT Bestseller list

March 24, 2021
The second floor of the high school administration building. The second floor has become a construction zone as the LMC is expanded by the new addition.

Referendum construction continues, high school addition almost done

February 19, 2021
What finals week will look like this year

What finals week will look like this year

December 27, 2020
The Chicago multi-instrumentalist puts on impressive show of emotion in new double record.

Sen Morimoto lets sax rest this time round in new self-titled album

November 21, 2020
Shorewood voters favor Biden

Shorewood voters favor Biden

November 19, 2020

Rationale behind new bell schedule

October 15, 2020
An illustration of what the new addition to the administration building will look like. Visitors will enter this building first, where all administration offices will be relocated

Referendum construction begins

September 23, 2020
Students and administration stand on the steps of the high school getting ready for the press conference on June 8. In the press conference, superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis called on the Milwaukee District Attorney to elevate Stephanie Rapkins charges to a hate crime

Superintendent calls on DA to charge “Shorewood Spitter” with hate crime

June 9, 2020
A police line of officers in riot gear block N. Oakland Ave. This line is south of where heavy law enforcement teams were placed on the corner of Edgewood and Oakland.

Protesters prevented from entering Shorewood

June 7, 2020

School district employs therapists

February 20, 2020
Courntey Barnett during her performance on MTV Unplugged. The live album was released on Dec. 6, 2019.

Courtney Barnett’s MTV Unplugged is an undeniable gem

January 4, 2020
Henry Heyden, sophomore, working the soundboard. Heyden has been a part of tech since 7th grade, and has worked on all different types of productions.

You’ve heard his sounds in productions, now hear his story

November 16, 2019
Annabelle Ahlers, senior, wearing traditional clothing during her year abroad last year in Seville, Spain. Ahlers enjoyed meeting many new people of different backgrounds.

Senior returns from year abroad in Spain

October 16, 2019
Clarke Warren enjoys a nice day outside. He was recently appointed to the school board, filling the position left vacant by Lance Weinhardt.

Clarke Warren appointed to school board

October 16, 2019
Triangle Park, a green-space at the five-way intersection of Woodburn St., Kenmore Pl. and Olive St. Its future is being decided by the Parks Commission.

Community debates improvements to Triangle Park

October 7, 2019
The cover of Resavoirs first single off the album, Escalator. The song was released in January 2019.

Dreamy new jazz album “Resavoir” soars

September 28, 2019
Samuel Coleman smiles for the camera. Coleman is the new Equity Director, a position created this year.

New Equity Director lays out his priorities

September 3, 2019
The high school varsity baseball team gathers for a team photo. The team had to overcome many challenges this year, such as low numbers and no school diamond.

New coach looks to strengthen future teams

June 5, 2019
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