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Lily Wieringa, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, eats a salad in The Commons dining hall.

Life Beyond the Traditional Meal Plan

Kelli Arseneau, A&E Assistant Editor November 13, 2019
For students who were once on the standard meal plan, their lifestyle changes when moving off campus.
Ike Eke spent nearly $7,000 to build this court.

Ike Eke Shares Success with Home Country

Daniel Macias, Assistant sports editor November 13, 2019
Using his own funds, Eke decides to make a new court to replace one in Enugu that is in bad shape.
The One Hit Wonder Women

The One Hit Wonder Women

Matt Yeazel May 15, 2019
The city of Milwaukee had its own team, deemed the Milwaukee Chicks, a fitting name in an all-female league with other teams like the Daisies, Lassies, Peaches and Sallies. The Milwaukee Chicks competed in the 1944 season of the league, and only that one season.
Work to Be Done

Work to Be Done

Aminah Beg May 15, 2019

My biggest fear entering college was not the difficulty level of the courses, the strict deadlines from professors or even the hardships of making friends. My biggest fear was stepping into my freshman...

Not Alone

Maya Korenich, Executive Opinions Editor May 15, 2019

When I first confront the subject of suicide, I am in elementary school, and too young to really grasp what it means. All I know is my uncle is dead. I can’t perfectly remember the day in question,...

Dear Sally

Opinions Desk May 15, 2019

When should my boyfriend meet my parents? How soon is too fast? MH: Ideally, your boyfriend will never meet your parents. He might like your mom better than you. RH: Definitely wait at least three...

Graphic by Matthew Martinez

Marquette’s Phantom Load

Claire Hyman and Amanda Parrish May 15, 2019
Phantom power, or standby power, is the term for this phenomenon. Phantom power is the amount of power an electronic device uses while on its lowest power mode, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. When on standby, electricity still flows through these devices. At Marquette, phantom power composes 5 to 10 percent of Marquette’s total energy use, says campus sustainability coordinator Brent Ribble.

Colors and Connotations

Molly Glowacki, News Reporter May 15, 2019
In the world of art, yellow is a primary and warm color.
Goals, Genetics and Growth

Goals, Genetics and Growth

Dan Avington, Sports Audio Producer May 15, 2019

Look to the sideline at Valley Fields and you’ll notice a youthful assistant hollering at the defense. Then take a glance at No. 55 in the blue and gold on the field, and you’ll likely figure out the...

Sunshine Style

Mary Hanna May 15, 2019

A direct reflection of the sun, the color yellow is its own refreshing burst of sunshine. There is nearly neither a day nor a person that cannot be brightened by the bright hue. Especially in summertime,...

A Changing Skyline

Sydney Czyzon, Managing Editor of the Marquette Tribune May 15, 2019
The Light the Hoan project, a crowdfunding campaign to illuminate the Hoan Bridge with light bulbs dedicated to people or organizations in the city, hopes to raise enough funds to light the bridge by summer 2020.

Stop to Smell the Tulips

Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist May 15, 2019
“When my kids (attended Marquette), most of the comments they got were, ‘When is your dad planting the tulips?’ and ‘How long are the tulips gonna stay?’” Blonien says. “Then when the tulips came up, there would be a lot of online posts with people saying, ‘We’re so happy.’ That gives us a lot of pride.”
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