Rob Jeter Goes to UNLV; Bo Ryan Praises Pick Posted on May 5, 2016May 21, 2016 by Tisia Muzinga UNLV has announced Rob Jeter, former UW-Milwaukee men’s basketball coach, as its new assistant coach, a hire which drew immediate praise from former Badgers coach Bo Ryan, who praised Jeter’s recruiting, coaching, and people skills. Marvin Menzies, head coach for UNLV, has also hired Andre Lefleur and Eric Brown as associate head coaches. Jeter confirmed […]
Listen here: The Audio that Got Bill Johnson Suspended Posted on April 17, 2016July 29, 2021 by Tisia Muzinga So, what did Bill Johnson say that got him suspended this February? After longtime UW-Milwaukee men’s basketball announcer quit in a major Instagram vent that harshly criticized campus higher-ups, they responded with a statement that said he’d been suspended in February for making “racially insensitive remarks.” Media Milwaukee wondered: What exactly did Johnson say? So, […]
UWM’s Johnson Explains Instagram Resignation, Suspension Details Posted on April 16, 2016April 16, 2016 by Miela Fetaw and Tisia Muzinga A warm smile and a round figure greeted the student journalists the moment they stepped out of their car in the small town of Beaver Dam. One would have never guessed this was the man who just two days ago resigned as the voice of UW-Milwaukee’s Men’s basketball program after 16 seasons. Radio announcer Bill […]
UWM Panthers Announcer Quits in Epic Instagram Blast; Trashes Staff Posted on April 15, 2016April 15, 2016 by Tisia Muzinga The long-time voice of the UW-Milwaukee Men’s Basketball team, Bill Johnson, quit his job Friday in an emotional missive via Instagram that slammed the Panthers program and higher-ups in very personal terms, equating the program to the “Titanic.” “I would say it’s taking the last life boat off the Titanic, but that would be unfair […]
Spread the Word to End the “R” Word Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 by Tisia Muzinga UW-Milwaukee students hosted Spread the Word to End the Word Day at the Union on March 2. Their mission is to raise awareness of the derogatory use of the “R” word, retard or retarded. Not only does it have a negative effect on individuals with intellectual disabilities, they say, but also their families and friends. […]
In Defense of Beyonce: Why the Controversy? Posted on February 10, 2016February 10, 2016 by Tisia Muzinga Who really won the Super Bowl? Last Sunday was not any other football Sunday; it was the 50th Super Bowl. The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers with an ending score of 24-10; but were they the real “champs” of this event? Not really. I am sure most people would agree-especially the black community. Any […]
UWM Stories Close to Home: Accent on Mother-Daughter Love Posted on December 15, 2015August 3, 2021 by Tisia Muzinga Tisia Muzinga sat down with her mother, Dr. Annie Kinwa-Muzinga, over Thanksgiving break. They talked about Tisia’s childhood, her goals, and how proud Kinwa-Muzinga is of Tisia.