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Pumpkin Spice Latte returns before September

Kelli Arseneau, A&E Assistant Editor August 28, 2018
While Milwaukee heat waves and the start to classes may make fall seem weeks away, to companies like Starbucks and Dunkin', the season is right around the corner.
Wild Commons' barbecue station often includes ribs, brisket and pork.

Marquette’s newest dorm offers wild array of food choices

Jenna Thompson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter August 28, 2018
The two-and-a-half-story cafeteria is filled with seven different food stations, including brick oven pizza, barbecue, an international stir fry bar, a traditional grill, a deli, bakery and a simple serving station free of the eight most common food allergens.
New Music Monday: Graham Scott

New Music Monday: Graham Scott

GM Powell, Music Director July 31, 2018

Freshman in the College of Business Administration Graham Bowerman, stage name Graham Scott, joined Marquette Radio for a performance and to talk about his roots, influences and the importance of staying...

Photo courtesy of Gwen Ter Haar.

PROUTY: ‘First Date’ is community must-see

Aly Prouty, Managing Editor of the Marquette Journal July 13, 2018
"First Date" was a fast-paced, all-too-relatable, 90-minute show that had the audience laughing and engaged the entire night.
SEAVER: 'An American in Paris' has something for everyone

SEAVER: ‘An American in Paris’ has something for everyone

Larson Seaver, Executive A&E Producer June 28, 2018
Based on the Academy Award-winning film, "An American in Paris" is about an American soldier with artistic talent and a mysterious French girl with a passion for ballet. Upon meeting the soldier, she suddenly faces the decision to do what is expected of her and marry a sensible, trustworthy man, or follow her heart. This central theme carried on into her career and was easy to relate to.
Art Exhibits at the Haggerty Museum of Art are inspired by political activism.

Louder Than Words: How Art Serves As A Form Of Activism

Noelle Douglass, Assistant A&E Editor May 7, 2018
The ability of art to inspire activism and understanding is seen in the stories of many different artists and social advocates
Martz Martinez ate at all of Marquette's dining halls in one day to complete his very own Sodexo Sprint Challenge.

Sodexo Sprint Challenge

Matthew Martinez May 7, 2018
It all began winter of 2017. Some friends and I were trying to determine if it would even be possible to eat at all eight meal swipe options in one day.
Gender fluidity

Gender fluidity

Dan O’Keefe, Arts & Entertainment Reporter May 7, 2018
Sam is a freshman in the College of Communication. Sam isn't male or female. Sam is gender fluid.
Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse performs at the Eagles Ballroom, May 5.

Modest Mouse, despite musicianship, disappoints at the Eagles Ballroom

Morgan Hughes, Staff Editor May 7, 2018
I have loved this band for my entire life. My parents were early fans and as I grew into myself I leaned on Brock's snarling frailty to balance out my own. Perhaps my expectations were too high. I didn't see God, so of course I was underwhelmed. But I don't think I was alone in my dissatisfaction (I could hear my complaints echoed by fellow disciples.) I would see them live again, if only to verify that my disappointment was a fluke.
"A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" will be at the Marcus Center from May 1-6.

James Taylor Odom on “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”

Kelli Arseneau, A&E Reporter May 1, 2018
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” winner of four 2014 Tony awards, including Best Musical, is coming to Milwaukee this week, from May 1-6.
Dean Kimo Ah Yun and Senior Vice Provost Gary Meyer broke the world record for most casinos visited in a day.

Dean Kimo Ah Yun breaks world record

McKenna Oxenden, Journal and Special Projects Managing Editor May 1, 2018
Kimo Ah Yun, dean of the College of Communication, and Gary Meyer, the senior vice provost, visited 74 casinos in 24 hours, shattering the previous world record – one that he had previously tied – of 69. 
National Superhero Day and the release of the new "Avengers" movie caused students to discuss favorite heroes.

Excess of superhero movies sparks debate among students

David Goldman, Arts & Entertainment Reporter May 1, 2018
With "Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War" dropping this past Friday,  the day before National Superhero Day, this past weekend was an exciting one for superhero fans. Whether one is a devoted follower or not, a superhero craze is sweeping the globe as an explosion in "super" films has occurred in recent years.
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