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Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

COVID-19

Daniel Pederson runs during cross country season. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Daniel Pederson looks forward to next chapter in life after Marquette

Sam Arco May 10, 2020

Senior distance runner Daniel Pederson made sure he left his mark in a Marquette uniform throughout his four years at the university.   A native of Spooner, Wisconsin, Pederson attended Spooner High...

$3.3 million of Marquettes aid will be distributed toward students.

CARES Act to provide students aid amid coronavirus pandemic

Alexa Jurado May 8, 2020
Students at Marquette are able to apply to receive aid from the CARES act if they are not automatically receiving it.
From L to R: Izzy Melia, Reese Seberg and Nick Cinquepalmi enjoy residence hall life by watching movies and relaxing in October 2019. Photo courtesy of Reese Seberg.

COVID-19 BLOG: A long distance relationship only 20 minutes apart

Reese Seberg, Music Director May 8, 2020
One of the most difficult things about this whole situation is not being able to be at Marquette, where all of my closest friends and I met.
Nora McCaughey recently had a picnic with friends in a parking lot from 12 feet apart. Photo courtesy of Nora McCaughey.

COVID 19 BLOG: A three-hour walk to Wrigley Field

Nora McCaughey, Copy Editor May 8, 2020
The idea of this pandemic and being on lockdown was pretty much my worst nightmare.
James Kubik pole vaulting. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Kubik goes from ‘borderline’ to program record setter

Matt Yeazel May 6, 2020

For Marquette track and field senior pole vaulter James Kubik, walking on to the team after trying out was not the only challenge he faced during his four years on the team. Originally coming to Marquette...

Enrollment numbers for the Class of 2024 have decreased in comparison to recent years.

Class of 2024 enrollment numbers sees decline

Matthew Choate, News Reporter May 5, 2020
The current number of deposits is 179 fewer than last year, or 13% less.
Graphic via Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This graphic showcases the disproportional impact on communities of color. For example, Wisconsins population is 6.7% African American and 87.1% white, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the African American community accounts for 31% of COVID-19 deaths.

SALGADO: COVID-19 highlights struggles for low-income people of color

Beck Andrew Salgado May 4, 2020
COVID-19 disproportionately affects communities of color. This sheds light on the disparity perpetuated by our health care system and calls for a reformed system that provides marginalized people the care they need.
MLaya Sago takes a photo at home with her new puppy. Photo courtesy of MLaya Sago.

COVID-19 BLOG: Taking time for self-healing

M'Laya Sago, Assistant News Producer May 4, 2020
I have taken time to practice yoga and meditation, which help me relax and control my anxiety.
Marquette makes recovery plan to approach reopening campus in the fall

Marquette makes recovery plan to approach reopening campus in the fall

JK Rees May 2, 2020
During the forum, vice president of student affairs Xavier Cole announced the possibility of beginning the fall semester early and ending early.

Warstler looks back on hard-fought career

Tyler Peters May 1, 2020

Every athlete has their own unique path to success. For senior Alex Warstler, it hasn't been easy during his collegiate career. In his four seasons on the Marquette men's tennis team, Warstler has gone...

Plans for finals have changed due to COVID-19.

Instructors change plans for finals amid COVID-19

Nick Magrone May 1, 2020
Alterations to original plans have included doing essays instead.
John Leuzzi (left) watches TV with siblings Victoria (top right) and Nick (bottom right) April 29. Photo courtesy of John Leuzzi.

COVID-19 BLOG: Adjusting to home

John Leuzzi, Assistant Sports Editor May 1, 2020
It took a while to find a routine and schedule that allows me to balance my work along with spending time with my family.
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