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Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

Arts & Entertainment

Student comedians share their love for performing

Student comedians share their love for performing

Rachel Kubik November 5, 2015

Everyone enjoys a little humor and some laughs every once in awhile. Laughing to the extent that your stomach hurts, either means you have really funny friends or you’re at a comedy show. Upcoming comedy...

New store haven for retro gamers

Dennis Tracy, A&E Reporter November 5, 2015

Retro gaming has become a hobby for many of the die-hard gamers out there. Big games coming out this fall like “Halo 5: Guardians," “Stars Wars Battlefront," and “Xenoblade Chronicles X”...

Olivier Rousteing, Balmains creative director, poses with Kendall Jenner and Jourdan Dunn, following the announcement of the Balmain and H&M collaboration

H&M targets to more sophisticated market with Balmain collection

Alexandra Atsalis November 5, 2015

Much like the launch of a new iPhone, the debut of an H&M designer collaboration results in fans lining up at stores across the country for a chance to get their hands on the brand’s new heavily...

10 costumes you definitely saw at Marquette this Halloween

10 costumes you definitely saw at Marquette this Halloween

Casey Beronilla November 4, 2015

Sugar and (pumpkin) spice (lattes), and everything nice that graced the streets of Marquette last weekend! 1. Cat To start with the basics (pun absolutely intended), the cat is an easy yet cute...

Twenty one pilots return to The Rave with even crazier stunts

Paige Lloyd November 3, 2015

My sweatshirt tied around my waist, I wipe some sweat from my brow and bend into a squat. Hours of standing have worn down my knees but they will be put to work for the upcoming show of twenty one...

Fargo proves to be even better the second time around

‘Fargo’ proves to be even better the second time around

Dennis Tracy, A&E Reporter November 3, 2015

"You make us sound like a prog rock band. Ladies and gentleman, introducing Mike Milligan and the Kitchen brothers!" -- Bokeem Woodbine as Mike Milligan In 2012 when FX announced that one of the most...

Growing Up Milwaukee documentary gives a voice to the voiceless

‘Growing Up Milwaukee’ documentary gives a voice to the voiceless

Hannah Byron, Assistant Editor of Arts & Entertainment October 31, 2015

When college sophomore Tyshun Wardlaw returned home to Milwaukee during the summer of 2003, the business student landed a dream internship for anyone pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Little...

Amazons Red Oaks has an identity crisis

Amazon’s ‘Red Oaks’ has an identity crisis

Lily Stanicek October 29, 2015

Amazon’s original TV content has had its fair share of accomplishments this past year. “Transparent” is coming off a successful Emmy’s season and with its critical success, along with more under-the-radar...

Psychological reasons behind Spongebob cult

Psychological reasons behind Spongebob cult

Alexandra Atsalis October 29, 2015

Anyone in the Marquette area who routinely scrolls through Yik Yak will notice the prevalence of memes of a goofy yellow sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Given the target age of both the...

Image by Dave Klinger

Cancer survivor creates doodling competition for students

Ryan McCarthy October 29, 2015

Typically doodling in class is seen as unproductive and distracting. Ben Hofman, the coordinator of the Haggerty Doodle Competition, believes it stimulates creativity and energy. “I’m hoping to...

To Kill a Mockingbird debuts Nov. 12 and runs through the 22nd.

Professional designer returns for MU theatre

Paige Lloyd October 29, 2015

In order to bring the beloved Southern town of Maycomb, Alabama to life, Helfaer Theatre called upon professional guest designer Ron Naversen for their second show of the season, “To Kill a Mockingbird,”...

O’Donnell upholds teeter totter tradition

O’Donnell upholds teeter totter tradition

Rachel Kubik October 29, 2015
New changes and additions executed in annual fundraiser
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