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The student news site of Marquette University

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COVID-19

This photo was taken at an Academic Senate meeting last academic year. The Academic Senate met virtually Monday to discuss the fall semester, enrollment and numerous other issues.

Academic Senate meets virtually to reflect on campus reopening

Shir Bloch, Executive News Editor • September 1, 2020
The University Academic Senate met Monday to review the fall semester's COVID-19 procedures.
Marquette Wire stock photo

Student organizations adjust to university’s “Phase 4” protocols

Benjamin Wells • September 1, 2020
Clubs and organizations such as MUSG must find news ways of connecting with their members in light of COVID-19 health guidelines.
Students walk around campus with masks to protect themselves and others.

First week presents unique difficulties for education

Matthew Choate, News Reporter • September 1, 2020
Marquette students struggle to find their footing with online education during the first week of the semester.
EDITORIAL: COVID-19 self-assessment survey insufficient, testing necessary

EDITORIAL: COVID-19 self-assessment survey insufficient, testing necessary

September 1, 2020
Marquette University must require students, faculty, and staff to complete COVID tests in order to adequately prevent its spread on campus.
Graphic via Center for Economic and Policy Research

RUFFOLO: Attitudes toward health, sick leave have negative impact on society

Lucia Ruffolo • September 1, 2020
Schools and employers must adapt greater leniency when people fall ill to avoid greater spread of illnesses, beyond just COVID-19.
Graphic by Shir Bloch.

Counseling Center offers virtual services

Matthew Choate, News Reporter • September 1, 2020
Telehealth sessions are now available yet pose unexpected problems for some students.
Marquette students must continue to follow health safety guidelines.

University reacts to parties still taking place

Benjamin Wells • September 1, 2020
Concerns rise on campus over continued partying as students ignore pledge.
Graphic via Pew Research Center

RUFFOLO: U.S. must address politicization, individualistic values to mitigate COVID-19

Lucia Ruffolo • August 30, 2020
When it comes to understanding why the U.S. currently leads the world in coronavirus cases, it's important to recognize the following: the country’s deep-rooted value of individualism and a heavily polarized political climate hinder the ability to take a united approach.
Wire stock photo.

Nine positive cases of COVID-19 on campus within last four days

Benjamin Wells • August 28, 2020
In-person classes for the fall semester began Wednesday. 
Protestors lay on the ground outside of Zilber Hall, part of the Die-in demonstration in August.

‘Die-in’ demonstration outside Zilber Hall to protest in-person return

Alexa Jurado • August 26, 2020
Makeshift gravestones decorated the lawn in front of the building.
The Al McGuire Center.

BREAKING: Marquette requires athletes to receive COVID-19 tests this week

Zoe Comerford, Executive Sports Editor • August 26, 2020
Broeker said baseline testing with begin this week for every student athlete.
MUPD received dozens of calls about large gatherings over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Erin Cook

Students ignore social distancing measures, don’t face consequences

Shir Bloch and Alexa Jurado • August 25, 2020
Several members of the Marquette community saw a large gathering near 17th St. and Kilbourn Ave. Aug. 22.
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