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Arts & Entertainment

Nutcracker still a classic Christmas tradition

‘Nutcracker’ still a classic Christmas tradition

Aly Prouty December 10, 2015

The Milwaukee Ballet continues "The Nutcracker" tradition through a performance with unique characters accompanied by a live orchestra. The show takes place at the Marcus Center for Performing...

Marquette Theatre to perform in the Region III Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Marquette Theatre to perform in the Region III Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Ryan McCarthy December 10, 2015

Marquette Theatre was selected to perform their rendition of “To Kill a Mockingbird” at the Region III Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at the Pabst Theater in January. The festival...

Scene from the 2014 production of A Christmas Carol at the Rep. Photo via milwaukeerep.com

Milwaukee Rep’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ continues to dazzle audiences

Alexandra Atsalis December 10, 2015

Whether it be the genius of Charles Dickens or the cultural affinity so many of us feel for the holidays, it’s astonishing that “A Christmas Carol,” a play which over the past 170 years of its existence...

Magic and literature course encourages student discussion

Magic and literature course encourages student discussion

Ryan McCarthy December 3, 2015

Magic has always held a special place in fiction. From Shakespeare’s inclusion of spells in "The Tempest," to more modern series like "Harry Potter" or films such as "Frozen," audiences have craved the...

Lessons and Carols returns after two year break

Lessons and Carols returns after two year break

Lily Stanicek December 3, 2015

For the first time in two years, Marquette’s Lessons and Carols choral concert is being held at the Church of the Gesu to celebrate the upcoming Christmas season. The event signals a merging of Marquette’s...

10 Ways to get back into shape after Thanksgiving

10 Ways to get back into shape after Thanksgiving

Casey Beronilla December 3, 2015

The average American consumes more than 4,500 calories at Thanksgiving dinner, according to the Calorie Control Council – more than double the daily value listed on nutrition labels by the FDA. Chances...

Students partake in Movember

Students partake in Movember

Rachel Kubik December 3, 2015

For students at the School of Dentistry, it is the norm to look sharp and professional for their job. Men with mustaches usually keep their mustaches trimmed and well-kept. However, the male students...

Season of giving motivates MU service clubs

Season of giving motivates MU service clubs

Paige Lloyd December 3, 2015

Though Thanksgiving may be over, the time to give thanks and to give back never seems to end at Marquette. Student organizations on campus are doing just that during this holiday season. Numerous organizations...

Lack of female stagehands sparks discussion

Lack of female stagehands sparks discussion

Alexandra Atsalis December 3, 2015
The theme of Strong Women translates to upcoming panel
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross make an excellent return to sketch comedy

Bob Odenkirk and David Cross make an excellent return to sketch comedy

Dennis Tracy, A&E Reporter December 2, 2015

"Mr. Show with Bob and David" sparked a revolution. It came out at a time when premium network channels like HBO and Showtime were trying to find new ways to have audiences subscribe to their networks....

Twitter Tuesday: five authors to watch

Twitter Tuesday: five authors to watch

Thomas Southall December 1, 2015

Writing is a solitary activity:  just the writer and his or her pen and paper. But in the age of Twitter, your writing is inherently connected in the digital world. It must be hard for someone whose background...

Dogg Haus: story behind late night stop

Dogg Haus: story behind late night stop

Paige Lloyd November 24, 2015

“It’s my business, my passion.”  This passion stays with The Dogg Haus owner, Mazen Muna, every day. It has been a decade since The Dogg Haus opened its doors to the Marquette community, making...

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