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Wire Sports Weekly - Apr. 8

Wire Sports Weekly – Apr. 8

Dan Avington, Sports Audio Producer April 8, 2020

Dan Avington and Matt Yeazel discuss the abrupt end to the Marquette men's basketball season in the first Wire Sports Weekly quarantine episode!

Employees unable to complete their core tasks at home will be placed on temporary unpaid furlough.

BREAKING: MU announces unpaid furloughs to curb COVID-19 financial impact

Alexa Jurado April 8, 2020
The university will place approximately 250 employees on temporary unpaid furlough until "the university's normal operations resume."
Madison Marko (left) poses with Mila Puseljic (right) after finishing in 2nd place in the long jump at the BIG EAST Indoor Championships March 2. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marko looks back on her time at Marquette

Matt Yeazel April 7, 2020

When senior Madison Marko started in the Marquette track and field program in 2016, she came in as a sprinter and a long jumper. As she progressed, it was clear she could be doing even more for the team,...

U.S. airports must respond appropriately to COVID-19. Photo via Flickr.

BEG: U.S. airports must provide adequate resources to prevent further COVID-19 spread

Aminah Beg April 7, 2020
Airports in the United States need to implement more precautionary measures and provide more resources to to protect workers and travelers from COVID-19.
Diamond in the rough looks forward to one more year at Marquette

‘Diamond in the rough’ looks forward to one more year at Marquette

Sam Arco April 6, 2020

Senior jumper Daniel Armstrong saw his senior season cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the cancellation of the remaining NCAA Spring Championships last month.   The NCAA Division...

Marquette University announced Friday that its summer classes will be online only.

BREAKING: Summer classes move to online format

Alexa Jurado April 3, 2020
The decision was made to "ensure that students can continue their studies from the safety of their homes."
Tokyo National Olympic Stadium under construction in August 2019. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.)

Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021

Bryan Geenen April 3, 2020

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. With the virus affecting nearly all countries to some extent, the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020...

EDITORIAL: Changes to grading system, deadlines beneficial for students

EDITORIAL: Changes to grading system, deadlines beneficial for students

April 3, 2020
Marquette should be commended for its decision to extend the pass/fail deadline to after the semester ends. This option gives students the opportunity to focus on their coursework without having to dwell on future uncertainties. 
Members of the Marquette community share ways to get involved in the Democratic National Convention at an event in the AMU Oct. 22, 2019.

Democratic National Convention pushed to August to prevent COVID-19 spread

Shir Bloch, News Reporter April 2, 2020
DNC Chair Tom Perez said the decision was made to ensure the health and safety of Milwaukee residents and convention attendees amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Tony Evers takes the win for governor in Wisconsin during the midterm election.

LAUDOLFF: Postponing elections amid COVID-19 necessary

Nicole Laudolff, Opinions Columnist April 2, 2020
States should postpone primary elections to avoid the the spread of COVID-19 at the polls. Americans should not have to choose between protecting their health and exercising their civic duty.
Emery Lehman, a senior in the College of Engineering, placed 3rd in the Mens 5000m race at the ISU Four Continents Championship in Milwaukee Jan. 31-Feb. 2. (Photo courtesy of Joseph Dorff.)

Speedskater finds support, new goals at Marquette

Bryan Geenen April 1, 2020

Among Marquette's various club sports, ranging from basketball and volleyball to quidditch and sailing, speedskating is one sport that is missing. However, that has not stopped one senior from competing. Emery...

Graphic by Annie Mattea

COVID-19 likely to influence voter turnout

Annie Mattea April 1, 2020
Students are able to request voter ID cards from Marquette and use a scanned version to vote absentee.
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