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Affordable Care Facts

Journal staff • November 18, 2013

By Elizabeth Baker Politicians continue to struggle with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare," after enrollment in the new health care system began on Oct. 1. Despite...

Last Call at the Jazz Estate

Brian Keogh • November 14, 2013

The Jazz Estate has satisfied Milwaukee's jazz fix for the past 36 years, but soon the music will come to an end, the venue will go up for sale and one of the city's favorite acts will play its last show.

Movies You’d Only Rent from Blockbuster

Erin Heffernan • November 14, 2013

This week Blockbuster Video closed down its physical store operations for good, bringing on some serious nostalgia for the seemingly archaic concept of actually going to store to see a film at home. In honor of the blue and gold rentals of our childhood, we selected a few movies intrinsically linked to our late fee receipts and memories of the age of Blockbuster.

Marquette Live: Pop Culture Chat Nov. 14, 2013

Jessica Clark • November 14, 2013

Lexi gives us a recent recap on pop culture news and then is joined by Kristen and Liana to discuss some of the biggest events that have gone on in entertainment news.

Marquette Live: Around MKE Nov. 14, 2013

Jessica Clark • November 14, 2013

Hannah is back to give us the low down on what's happening around Milwaukee this weekend!

Gaga’s ARTPOP packs a weak punch

Taylor Gall • November 14, 2013

Special to the Tribune Lady Gaga made herself into a pop-culture queen, complete with ultra-loyal, and occasionally obsessive “Little Monsters." Atop her throne, she rules an empire built around...

Marquette Live: #GirlProblems Nov. 14, 2013

Jessica Clark • November 14, 2013

On this segment of #GirlProblems T.J. Bowden fills in for Najya-Rae and joins Jessie and Kevy for a discussion on friends with benefits and if it can really work.

Marquette Live: Fashion Nov. 14, 2013

Jessica Clark • November 14, 2013

On this fashion segment Francesca, Catherine & Liana share some great fashion go-to's for all those holiday parties on the horizon!

Marquette Live: Nov. 14, 2013

Jessica Clark • November 14, 2013

On this episode of Marquette Live we have fashion tips, a discussion on friends with benefits, and a chat about pop culture.

HEFFERNAN: Childhood board games offer unrealistic view on “Life”

Erin Heffernan • November 12, 2013

I recently had a slice of pop culture clarity when you look back on your childhood and think "Wow, that was sort of messed up." I have come to the conclusion that many of the board games of my generation (especially the "girly games") were sort of twisted.

MU Radio: Live from Johnston Hall

Claire Nowak • November 12, 2013

Marquee found three of the most noteworthy weekly campus broadcasts from this semester. These shows dare to break away from the typical college airwaves to explore old-time radio theater, host frank discussions on societal attitudes and even present live in-studio performances.

PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK: Best of Jock Jams

Erin Heffernan • November 7, 2013

In honor of the basketball season kicking off this week, Marquee is embracing our inner jocks. We took a trip down our '90s sports memory lane and remembered the greatest moderately sports-themed pump up music ever. The ESPN-sponsored series of "Jock Jam" albums interspersed clips of announcers, hot dog vendors and cheerleaders with songs from artists like Coolio and the Village People. So hoist up your jock straps and get ready to jam. Hard.

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