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The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

COVID-19

Marquette has instituted strict guidelines to conform with social distancing and health recommendations, leading to academic policy changes.

Academic policies change to reflect university’s commitment to fighting virus

Shir Bloch, Executive News Editor • August 25, 2020
tudents were required to complete online COVID-19 training before returning to campus, which included informational videos and quizzes about the material learned. After completing the training, students agreed to the community standards pledge, which outlined rules that students agreed to follow while on campus.
Students will be required to wear masks in every university building.

Marquette faculty, staff prepare for students returning to campus

Benjamin Wells • August 25, 2020
John Mantsch, professor and chair of Marquette's Biomedical Sciences Department, said the majority of transmission will likely occur off-campus.
EDITORIAL: Are we next?

EDITORIAL: Are we next?

August 25, 2020
Marquette University must provide better resources on campus to ensure we are not next on the list of colleges transitioning online.
Dining hall staff prepare pre-packaged meals for students to grab-and-go.

Marquette dining experience changes to conform to health guidelines

Shir Bloch, Executive News Editor • August 25, 2020
New health guidelines are in place in the dining halls to promote social distancing and mitigate the spread of the virus.
Henry Yang traveled to China and June and will take classes from home. Photo courtesy of Henry Yang

International students voice concerns over travel, upcoming semester

Matthew Choate, News Reporter • August 25, 2020
While some international students are traveling back to campus, others are staying home for the Fall 2020 semester.
After pausing volunteering in March, homeless shelters such as the Milwaukee Rescue Mission and the Guest House have begun to allow volunteering outdoors.

Pandemic hits Milwaukee’s homeless population

Shir Bloch, Executive News Editor • August 25, 2020
The homeless are at a great risk during the COVID-19 crisis, often staying in crowded locations and without resources for sanitation and protection.
Marquette University eliminated spring break and Easter break for the spring 2021 semester, and replaced them with four mental health days. Marquette Wire stock photo

University finances hurt by pandemic, offset by aid, donations

Shir Bloch, Executive News Editor • August 25, 2020
Despite losses, Marquette has received aid from various sources, including the U.S. Department of Education and alumni.

The Helping Hand

Benjamin Wells • August 24, 2020
When the COVID-19 outbreak forced Marquette to transition to an online format, student and campus-run volunteer programs had to reassess how to continue their community support. 
Custodians and student employees and worked to help prepare residence halls for the fall semester.

Cleaning the University

Kelli Arseneau, Managing Editor of the Journal • August 24, 2020
Aside from ensuring they clean with chemicals that can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the facilities department has also adjusted hours and given employees different assignments.
Milwaukees Fourth of July fireworks celebrations were canceled due to the ongoing pandemic.

Traditions Canceled

Ariana Madson, A&E Reporter • August 24, 2020
With so many activities canceled, many had to find new traditions to partake in this year.
The Democratic National Convention was moved from its original location of Fiserv Forum to the Wisconsin Center. The convention was also moved to an almost entirely virtual format.

Democratic National Convention Turns to Dust

Benjamin Wells • August 24, 2020

Milwaukee is quiet. An occasional passerby walks past Fiserv Forum, peering into the closed of concourse. Restaurants space out their patrons, already a limited number. Conversations are hidden behind...

Homelessness in Milwaukee: Securing Shelter and Health Safety

Shir Bloch • August 24, 2020
Often staying in crowded locations and without resources for sanitation and protection, the homeless are at a great risk during the COVID-19 crisis.
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