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Editor’s Note: November

A. Martina Ibáñez-Baldor • November 5, 2014

November is bittersweet. I love fall, the colors of the changing leaves, the sweater weather, the clean, crisp air, the smells, the foods, and the holidays. But fall is also a constant reminder that winter is coming, along with the negative adjectives I have for winter.

Marquette Motives: makeup with a mission

Paige Lloyd • November 5, 2014

Creating a worthwhile mission that others would enjoy is the mindset of many business owners just starting to put their ideas into action. Framing an idea and then making it a reality can be very difficult. Juniors Nic DeMore and Freddy d’Escoto framed an idea worth sharing through their cosmetic brand, Marquette Motives.

Independent Musicians

Phillip Ghuneim • November 5, 2014

Musicians render record labels unnecessary through self-sufficient means. How more and more instrumentalists are succeeding without the assistance of prominent record companies.

Cru’s “Thanksgiving Crawl” Puts a Fun Twist on Traditional Feast

Stephanie Harte • November 5, 2014

In order to bond with fellow members and embrace the holiday, Marquette Cru participates in a Thanksgiving crawl every year. The event takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving and allows students to enjoy an affordable Thanksgiving dinner by dividing the feast up among four different hosts. Cru, formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ, is a campus ministry group dedicated to growing and learning together in Jesus Christ.

Journey: Gregory Dobbs

Hannah Byron • November 5, 2014

While walking through campus on a warm day, you have most likely seen him dressed in a top hat and over coat while practicing his craft. Some call him “the magic guy;” others call him “the juggler.” His real name is Gregory Dobbs.

110 Things for 110 years of the Marquette Journal

Journal staff • November 5, 2014

Celebrate 110 years of the Marquette Journal with 110 fun facts about the publications history, Marquette history, and other fun facts.

The man behind Marquette soccer

Jack Goods • November 5, 2014

As Marquette soccer celebrates its 50th anniversary this season, the program’s history has been a frequent topic of discussion. However, it is the present that excites faces of the past. Marquette soccer is the strongest it’s ever been, and much of that is due to head coach Louis Bennett.

Andrew McMahon of Jack’s Mannequin performs at Rave

Jack Goods • November 4, 2014

Lead singer of Jack's Mannequin, Andrew McMahon, performed a small, intimate show at The Rave Oct. 30 as part of the 102.1 Exposure Show series.

Classic Netflix Picks: “The Usual Suspects”

Jack Taylor • November 4, 2014

Let us start off by covering the movie’s plot holes, oh which it has quite a few. It is hard to find a movie without them. Plot holes usually make up the formula for a mediocre film, but this is a different case. “The Usual Suspects” is told in such an intricate, yet highly clever manner that it blows our minds anyway.

Dia de los Muertos festival celebrates culture, tradition

Stephanie Harte • November 4, 2014

Milwaukeeans gathered from far and wide to experience “Dia De Los Muertos” Saturday, Nov. 1. Walker Square Park came alive with giant paper mache skulls and ofrendas (offerings) proudly carried by eccentric parade participants with skull-painted faces and festive costumes.

The 1975 to bring daunting, unique show back to MKE

Sarah Schlaefke • November 4, 2014

With quirky guitar tunes, intriguing lyrics and plenty of hair flips, The 1975 will return to Milwaukee’s own Eagles Ballroom with their one-of-a-kind indie rock performance this Friday, Nov. 7.

Magic In Literature class added to English Dept. curriculum

Paige Lloyd • November 4, 2014

For many students, class enrollment may just be signing up for required courses on a specified pathway of majors. Others seek to enroll in more interesting courses, such as Magic in Literature, which will be offered for the first time in the spring 2015 semester.

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