Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Shown Solidarity at UW-Milwaukee Rally Posted on March 2, 2017March 4, 2017 by Matthew Mussa Mni Wiconi. That phrase, which means “water is life” in Lakota language, was chanted by the crowd at the beginning and end of a rally held in support of the “water protectors” in Standing Rock, N.D. who are protesting the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Signs, flags, pounding drums, chants, and even a hint […]
Donald Trump Rally Draws Enthusiastic Response From Supporters in Wisconsin Posted on December 16, 2016 by Matthew Mussa President-elect Donald Trump’s arena-rock-like “thank you” tour stopped in West Allis on Tuesday. Trump addressed the fired-up crowd for about an hour after several other speakers, including Gov. Scott Walker, House Speaker Paul Ryan and Vice President-elect Mike Pence. The boisterous audience feverishly cheered Trump’s statements and broke out into several chants during his speech, […]
Election 2016: Some Were Just Glad When It Ended Posted on November 11, 2016November 11, 2016 by Jordan Garcia and Matthew Mussa [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlWKRCVVUnI&feature=youtu.be&w=700&rel=0]
Peaceful Counter-Protesters Surround Westboro Baptist Church Demonstration at UWM Posted on November 3, 2016February 2, 2017 by Matthew Mussa A group of approximately 175 people, mostly students, gathered in Spaights Plaza on Thursday afternoon, before counter-protesting an appearance by members of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church. A few of the protesters made emotional testimonials as to why they came out to oppose the WBC and reminded the counter-protesters to remain peaceful when confronting the […]
UWM JAMS Student: Journalist Who Jams Posted on October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 by Matthew Mussa [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0RrmWpnKDI&feature=youtu.be&w=700&rel=0]
Pets Take over Brady Street for Good Times and a Great Cause Posted on October 11, 2016 by Matthew Mussa [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OcyUioTfu4&w=700&rel=0]
Elvis and Nixon Shines Because of its Actors Posted on August 28, 2016 by Matthew Mussa Elvis and Nixon. Directed by: Liza Johnson. Starring: Kevin Spacey, Michael Shannon, Alex Pettyfer, Colin Hanks, Evan Peters, Johnny Knoxville. 1 hr 26 min. Rated R Elvis and Nixon was released earlier this year by Bleecker Street and Amazon Studios. Elvis and Nixon is a comedy/history piece that recreates what might have happened during an […]
Review: A Sailor’s Guide to Earth Posted on July 26, 2016July 26, 2016 by Matthew Mussa A Sailor’s Guide to Earth. Sturgill Simpson. Atlantic Recording Corporation. April 15, 2016. Alt. Country. $9.99. On A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, Sturgill Simpson takes listeners on a stormy voyage through the rough seas of childhood and young adulthood all the while covering a wide range of sounds and textures. The album finds Simpson branching […]
The MLB Trade Deadline is Approaching and the Brewers Are Stacked Posted on July 19, 2016 by Matthew Mussa The 2016 Milwaukee Brewers were not supposed to be an exciting team. General Manager David Stearns has already admitted that the team is in rebuilding mode. The team has a few former all-star veterans that they were expected to move, but seems to have stuck trade-deadline gold with a few of their recent acquisitions. The […]
Faces of UWM: The Dog Owner Posted on March 30, 2016July 29, 2021 by Matthew Mussa Jordan Garcia loves his dog (like, really loves his dog).