The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

Arts & Entertainment

Whats Kraken MKE? Artwork by MilRAWkee Alt, provided by Ryan Laessig

“MilRAWkee Alt” depicts unique twist on MKE landmarks

Special to the Tribune November 20, 2014
Photographer Ryan Laessig and painter Amanda Iglinski, brought Milwaukee to with their project "MilRAWkee Alt." Their collaboration features images of monsters and creatures all over downtown Milwaukee and is one of the first projects to portray Milwaukee in such a unique and playful way.
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Netflix original drama “Happy Valley” captivates fans in short first season

Lily Stanicek November 19, 2014
Netflix’s newest original show, “Happy Valley,” a miniseries created in collaboration with the BBC, may be ironically named, as every character is decidedly unhappy, but is one of the most compelling series to come out this fall season.
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R&B sound sparks potential for Nick Jonas’ solo career

Claire Nowak November 18, 2014
Even if "Nick Jonas" is only another step toward his detachment from the Jonas Brothers, the album shows off the youngest Jonas' strongest musical abilities.
Twitter Tuesday:  Photo accounts

Twitter Tuesday: Photo accounts

Special to the Tribune November 18, 2014

Retronaut: @theretronaut Come explore the past with Retronaut, the photographic time machine. This account tweets historical photos that allow you to see history like never before; anything from the...

Liberace! returns to The Rep this fall. Photo via www.milwaukeerep.com

“Liberace!” makes a triumphant return to the Rep

Stephanie Harte November 18, 2014
Local performer Jack Forbes Wilson and Milwaukee Repertory Theater's artistic director Brent Hazelton teamed up to bring the captivating production of “Liberace!” back to the Rep.
Actor and Marquette alum Rondell Sheridan poses with a student at the MUSG speaker series event Nov. 13. (Photo by Karla Padillia)

Q&A with actor and alumn Rondell Sheridan

Hannah Byron November 18, 2014
Marquette alum Rondell Sheridan spoke to students last Thursday night to inform them how to make the most of their time on campus before graduation and how to have a successful career after leaving the university. Before his speech, Sheridan sat down with the Marquette Wire to discuss his life as an undergrad and his career in television.
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One Direction’s ‘Four’ builds on band’s previous success

Rebecca Rebholz November 18, 2014
Maturity is right around the corner for Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Harry Styles, but before that, they still must deal with their awkward stage. While this fourth effort reaches new heights for the guys, the album doesn’t break the stereotype of the group awkwardly dancing on a beach with mop tops and non-inked skin in their first ever music video, “What Makes You Beautiful.”
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Rising hip-hop artist G-Eazy to play Rave Nov. 18

Special to the Tribune November 18, 2014
Hip hop artist G-Eazy described himself as having a retro look inspired by “a classic, midcentury style like James Dean and Johnny Cash’s.” This up-and-coming star is definitely a unique artist in the hip-hop scene.
Add or drop--just do you

Add or drop–just do you

Paulo Acuna November 13, 2014
To my close-to-five loyal readers out there, I apologize that I have been out of the loop recently. This semester has definitely taken its toll on me.
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Young Rising Sons’ MKE debut at Eagles Ballroom

Sarah Schlaefke November 13, 2014
Last Friday, Nov. 7, Milwaukee's Eagles Ballroom was bouncing with indie alt pop vibes and music-loving people. The opening band for the night, Young Rising Sons, took the time to sit down and talk about their music and their first Milwaukee show they would play later that night.
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Top 9 movies to get you pumped for this basketball season

Paige Lloyd November 13, 2014
In order to get ready for this coming basketball season, here is a list of must-see basketball movies that are sure to help you get amped up about our Golden Eagles this season.
Ten Big-Noggins We Hope to See in 2014-15

Ten Big-Noggins We Hope to See in 2014-15

Jack Taylor November 13, 2014
Excited to wave a Big Noggin around at a basketball game this season? Here is a list of the fat heads that we are hoping to see sprinkled across the Fanatics section this year!
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