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Arts & Entertainment

“Kamikaze” gets mixed reviews from Marquette students

Grace Schneider, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 14, 2018
While the album earned mixed reviews, "Kamikaze" still received a lot of attention and made a huge impact in the rap community as well as at Marquette.
New York-based artist, Sable Elyse Smith, speaks about her experiences with the prison system and her exhibit.

Haggerty Museum welcomes featured artist

Amanda Parrish, Arts & Entertainment Reporter September 11, 2018
Inspired by her own interactions with the prison system, artist Sable Elyse Smith questions the effects of trauma, violence and surveillance on humanity in her exhibition "Ordinary Violence," currently on display at the Haggerty Museum of Art.
Best Day of My Life T-shirts are intended to spread positivity on campus.

Spirit Shop debuts T-shirts created by alumni

Amanda Parrish, Arts & Entertainment Reporter September 11, 2018
Mark Boreen, a 2007 College of Business Administration graduate, is hoping to make an impact on the current Marquette community through an article of clothing. His method? Introducing Best Day of My Life T-shirts to the Marquette Spirit Shop, bringing the company's optimistic products back to the place they began.
The Third Ward Art Festival featured over 140 booths of unique artwork.

Third Ward Art Festival offers over 140 booths

Kelli Arseneau, Arts & Entertainment Assistant Editor September 11, 2018
The seventh annual Third Ward Art Festival, held last weekend, showcased more than 140 artists from all over the country selling a wide variety of artwork. Along with visiting the many booths positioned along Broadway, festival attendees enjoyed the sunny, mild fall weather, live music and food and drink.

Students react to Rock the Mall Concert headliner

Jenna Thompson, Arts & Entertainment Assistant Editor September 6, 2018
Marquette announced Aug. 27 that The All-American Rejects will be headlining the Rock the Mall Concert during Homecoming Week.
Photo via Facebook.com

Rock the Mall concert lineup changes

Aly Prouty, Managing Editor of the Marquette Journal September 6, 2018
Ella Mai informed Marquette University that she will not be able to perform at this year's Rock the Mall concert Oct. 6, according to a university news brief released Sept. 6.
While students might find success by dressing nicely for job interviews, most professors agreed that classroom clothing does not correlate with a student's performance.

Success not determined by attire

Noelle Douglass, Assistant A&E Editor September 4, 2018
As a teacher of literature and rhetoric, Blair said that while she feels choices in apparel don’t define a student nor determine their academic fate, she certainly believes that dress and appearance send messages to the world.
Wisconsin Avenue was shut down for the Harley-Davidson parade Sunday.

Harley-Davidson celebrates 115th anniversary

Mikala Hershman, Arts & Entertainment Reporter September 4, 2018
As the birthplace of the American motorcycle, Milwaukee annually hosts a custom bike show at the Harley-Davidson Museum. But as 2018 marks the 115th anniversary of Harley-Davidson, a full weekend of festivities and camaraderie this year drew bikers and spectators from near and far. 
Veronica Maniak has gained more than 70,000 subscribers on her YouTube account since coming to Marquette.

Sophomore vlogger helps viewers adjust to college lifestyle

Olivia Homel, A&E Reporter September 4, 2018
When Veronica Maniak, a sophomore in the College of Health Sciences, created her first YouTube video a few years ago, she had no idea that what started as an activity for a day of boredom would turn into more than 77,000 subscribers, public recognition and sponsorship from brands like Neutrogena and IKEA.

Jazz in the Park wraps up until next summer

Kelli Arseneau, Arts & Entertainment Assistant Editor September 4, 2018
Every Thursday from late May to late August, East Town Association’s weekly summer concert series draws in thousands of people looking to enjoy music and take advantage of Milwaukee's free amenities.
Frontman of The All-American Rejects, Tyson Ritter, performs at a show in Seattle.

All-American Rejects to headline homecoming concert

Mackane Vogel, Executive Arts & Entertainment Editor August 28, 2018
The All-American Rejects are scheduled to headline the annual Rock the Mall Homecoming Concert Oct. 6. English artist Ella Mai will open for the band. 
The spirit shop carries a variety of apparel with new gear made available every month, allowing students to rep clothing for every sport.

Students bond over repping school colors

Amanda Parrish, Arts & Entertainment Reporter August 28, 2018
Every Friday before Labor Day since 2004, IMG College Licensing marks the kickoff of college football season with "College Colors Day," a day encouraging students and alumni alike to don their favorite spirit wear and support their school.
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