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Markus Howard standing at Madison Square Garden during last season's BIG EAST Tournament.

BREAKING: BIG EAST cancels men’s basketball tournament

Zoe Comerford, Executive Sports Editor • March 12, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — With No. 9-seeded St. John’s leading No. 1 Creighton 38-35 at halftime, the conference decided to cancel the BIG EAST Tournament due to the coronavirus outbreak. "We're living in...

There have been six confirmed cases of the disease in Wisconsin.

Marquette suspends in-person classes, instruction to be completed online

Annie Mattea, Executive News Editor • March 12, 2020
Students who live in residence halls and university-owned apartments are directed not to return to campus before April 10, the release said.
Val Ackerman speaks to the media about COVID-19 at the BIG EAST awards ceremony.

BIG EAST Tournament continues at MSG despite NCAA ruling

Zoe Comerford, Executive Sports Editor • March 11, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — To end the conference's awards ceremony, BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman addressed how the league plans to deal with the rapid spread of coronavirus during this week's conference tournament. "We...

Update on classes, spring break expected Thursday amid Coronavirus outbreak

Update on classes, spring break expected Thursday amid Coronavirus outbreak

Natallie St. Onge, Managing Editor of the Marquette Journal • March 11, 2020
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee extended its spring break by one week and is moving classes online.
The Duomo di Milano is located in Milan, Italy, one of the worst regions affected by the coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Emma Tomsich

Certain study abroad programs canceled amid coronavirus concerns

Annie Mattea, Executive News Editor • March 3, 2020
Numerous programs were cancelled due to coronavirus, including a program in China, a program in South Korea and various locations in Italy.
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