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Fall weather inspires ideas for cozy indoor activities

The leaves are beginning to change color as the temperature starts to drop.
September 15, 2020
Whether it is watching scary movies in honor of Halloween or buying pumpkin spice lattes, students shared many seasonal activities they enjoy.

TikTok plays influential role in teen culture

After its launch in 2016, TikTok became the first social media app to break the 2 billion download threshold since 2014, according to Sensor Tower.
September 15, 2020
For many college students, the social media app TikTok has emerged as a great stress reliever and a way to pass time, especially as many have been stuck at home due to the pandemic.

Students discuss zodiac signs, personality traits

The horoscope app, Co-star, gives you daily updates about your sign and lifestyle based on your birthday.
September 15, 2020
It's Virgo season! Many students share an interest in horoscopes and zodiac signs as a way to compare who they are with the stereotypes they are expected to fall under.

Marquette Radio’s Weekly Wednesday Staff Playlist

Marquette Radio staff members can't get enough of these songs right now. Check them out and stay tuned for more weekly MUR playlists. Every Wednesday, each Marquette Radio staff member selects one song they have been listening to nonstop.
September 9, 2020

Every Wednesday, each Marquette Radio staff member selects one song they have been listening to on repeat, which is then added to a weekly playlist. Here are this week’s staff picks:     Reese...

STEBNITZ: 5 notable Disney live action remakes

September 8, 2020
Disney released another shameless live action remake Friday from one of its beloved classics: Mulan.

Campus quad becomes popular hangout spot

Students need more events on green spaces around campus.
September 8, 2020
During the day, students can be found sharing a meal with friends, or playing outdoor games such as spikeball and frisbee, in the extra space.

Places to visit in MKE with COVID-19 precautions

Milwaukee Art Museum recently reopened to the public July 16.
September 8, 2020
As places around Milwaukee are gradually beginning to reopen, new health and safety regulations are being implemented in order to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Marquette Radio’s Weekly Wednesday Staff Playlist

Marquette Radio staff members can't get enough of these songs right now. Check them out and stay tuned for more weekly MUR playlists. Every Wednesday, each Marquette Radio staff member selects one song they have been listening to nonstop.
September 2, 2020

Every Wednesday, each Marquette Radio staff member selects one song they have been listening to on repeat, which is then added to a weekly playlist. Here are this week’s staff picks:   Reese...

Students reminisce after furry friends leave campus

Nattie provides comfort to those on campus. Marquette Wire stock photo
September 1, 2020
Both Cu, formerly the Counseling Center’s therapy dog, and Nattie, formerly the Marquette University Police Department outreach dog, have officially retired from their jobs on campus.

Syllabus week brings mixed feelings, nostalgia

Students return to campus for the start of a new school year.
September 1, 2020
Students share their thoughts after completing the first week of classes back at Marquette.

STEBNITZ: Three movies that predicted a pandemic like COVID-19

The plot in
September 1, 2020
There are very few movies more relevant right now than those centered around worldwide diseases. Here are three pandemic thrillers that have predicted an outbreak like the coronavirus.

Returning students provide tips to first-years

Students returned to campus last weekend and classes resume Wednesday.
August 25, 2020
The academic year looks very different due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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