COVID-19 BLOG: Living in ‘The Twilight Zone’
Alexa Jurado, Assistant News Editor
April 22, 2020
I could've never imagined a time in which I wouldn’t be able to hug my grandparents, in which the grocery store shelves are consistently empty, in which every moment spent outside my home feels like a potential risk.
COVID-19 BLOG: Checking the numbers
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
April 22, 2020
I realized to keep some of my sanity I had to stop checking the numbers every morning. It was making me anxious about the future and completely uncertain on where my life would go.
BEG: Colleges should lower tuition if classes remain online
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
April 22, 2020
The switch to online learning should be accompanied by reduced tuition rates for college students as they deal with financial stress and adapt to challenges of the new remote learning environment.
COVID-19 BLOG: Staying connected
Ariana Madson, A&E Reporter
April 22, 2020
I know I’m not the only one feeling frustrated. I know I’ve never done well with change. But I know that during this time of social distancing, everyone must do their part for the benefit of others as well as themselves.
GARNER: 50th Earth Day presents opportunity for change during, after pandemic
Alexandra Garner, Executive Opinions Editor
April 22, 2020
Earth Day cannot serve solely as a day for environmental celebration. It should serve as an opportunity to take deliberate environmental action. As we continue to address the immediate effects of the coronavirus on our society, we cannot ignore that climate change is still present in our communities.
Academic Senate discusses uncertainty of fall semester, enrollment
Jk Rees, News Reporter
April 21, 2020
Provost Kimo Ah Yun addressed the uncertainty of the fall semester during the Academic Senate meeting Monday.
Gross reflects on time spent at Marquette
Sam Arco, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2020
Distance runner Derek Gross attended Neenah High School where he lettered in cross country and track and field while serving as team captain during his senior season, foreshadowing his career as a collegiate athlete. In high school, Gross reached out to then-Marquette head cross country coach Mike ...
Esports thrives during COVID-19, still not varsity sport
Bryan Geenen, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2020
Despite the postponements and cancellations taking place in the sports world right now, one sport has not slowed down — in fact, esports has seen a rise in popularity during the quarantine. At Marquette, the Esports team cannot meet in person but are still competing in online tournaments from their...
EDITORIAL: MUSG postponement of spring elections unnecessary
April 20, 2020
Marquette University Student Government's decision to postpone spring elections due to COVID-19 concerns was not necessary with the option to utilize alternative modes of communication with students, which would maintain voter turnout and protect the right of student voters.
NCAA waives standardized test scores for 2020-21 incoming first-years
Tyler Peters, Assistant Sports Editor
April 20, 2020
The NCAA announced April 17 that incoming Division I or II student athletes enrolling in the 2020-21 academic year will not be required to submit an SAT or ACT score.
COVID-19 BLOG: Finding your inner child
Alexandra Garner, Executive Opinions Editor
April 20, 2020
As I played with my younger sister, I realized why kids are so awesome: they are natural storytellers. They are creative at heart, seeing worlds and creatures that have not yet been seen, or may never be seen.
Marchan looks to settle unfinished business
Sam Arco, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2020
Senior Breanne Marchan’s high school track and field resume prior to Marquette speaks volumes. A native of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Marchan attended Wild Rose High School, where she lettered in track and field, volleyball and basketball. Her high school accolades include being named 16-time A...
First-year students who choose online courses will be able to waive their residence hall requirement. Sophomores will also be able to waive their requirement, regardless of if they are online.
The DNCC first announced changes June 24 — that the convention would be shortened, mostly virtual and moved from Fiserv Forum to the Wisconsin Center, a smaller venue to accommodate the scale back event.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department has approved Marquette’s plans for reopening in a hybrid format. The university will announce its final fall semester plans next week, according to a July 31 university news release.
