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Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

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Harvey Weinstein has been accused of sexual assault or harassment by more than 60 women.

Why is sexual assault reporting on the rise?

Clara Janzen, Assistant News Editor November 29, 2017
All 22 of those men, including Weinstein, have either been fired or have resigned from their respective positions and companies.
Members of the cast of Student Body posing with the most powerful quotes in the play.

The Uncomfortable Truth

Jennifer Walter, Executive News Editor November 29, 2017
They also discover they are in possession of the only video evidence of the incident.
Pieces of the old Jesuit Residence make up the inside of the new building.

Salvaging pieces of the past

Sydney Czyzon, News Reporter November 29, 2017
The former Jesuit Residence, which was located in the 1400 block of West Wisconsin Avenue, was demolished late in August 2016. The new residence opened before then, with the Jesuits settling at the West Wells Street location around Oct. 20, 2015.
Photo by Andrew Himmelberg

Unintended Consequences: Milwaukee’s nuisance ordinance discourages speaking out against abusers

Caroline Kaufman, Assistant Opinions Editor November 29, 2017
Like many policies similar to the nuisance property ordinance, they are initially enacted to prevent violence and help the greater community. But there are many unintended consequences to these policies that often go unaddressed.

Hidden rocks spread joy through campus

Jenna Thompson, News Reporter November 29, 2017
So, if some of the rocks along sidewalks on campus look different than usual, it’s because they’ve been painted with bright colors and positive messages.
Dee Thornton is known for his dining hall inventions and his conversational personality.

Cobeen’s top chef

Rachel Kubik, Assistant News Editor November 29, 2017
Thornton began working in Cobeen in 2006 as a dishwasher. His ideal job as cook wasn't available.
Sheena Carey, the internship coordinator for the College of Communication and a long-time faculty member, said she loves reconnecting with colleagues through the Quarter Century Club.

Celebrating a quarter century of camaraderie

Josh Anderson, News Reporter November 29, 2017

For many long-time Marquette faculty and staff, they have seen colleagues come and go, with few remaining from when they began. Some have left Marquette for other career opportunities, or have transferred...

Photo courtesy of Department of Special Collections and University Archives digital collections- Marquette University History Online

MU Songs, Marches

Mackane Vogel, Assistant A&E Editor November 29, 2017
But what makes these moments so special is more than just the friends nearby and the athletes on the court or field — it's the traditions. Here's a look at some of Marquette's oldest songs, marches and chants.
Same Names, Different Paths

Same Names, Different Paths

Caroline White, News Reporter November 29, 2017
When I finally deleted the numbers and hit the enter button, I felt surprisingly liberated. Kinda like Kesha when she finally dropped the dollar sign from her name. It was the end of an era. That feeling was short-lived, however, when I found out that the username “carolinewhite” was already taken. In a fit of annoyance, I typed carolinewhite into the search bar. The account had zero posts, zero followers and no profile picture. I can say with absolute certainty that whoever made that account is the worst kind of person.

Innovation Nation: famous inventions by alumni

Jenny Whidden, News Reporter November 29, 2017

Marquette may be known for its basketball players and politicians, but a look at the university's inventors reveals a lesser known rich history of success. 1. If you’ve ever had a graphing calculator,...

Johnston’s Gems

Matt Unger, Projects Editor November 29, 2017

There was a time when Marquette’s chapel, library and Jesuit residence were all housed under the same roof. It was a time before there were 11 different colleges featuring 80 different majors and...

Jimmy Johns Rankings

Jimmy John’s Rankings

Nathan DeSutter, Assistant A&E Editor November 29, 2017
The average overall sandwich time was 1 minute 28 seconds. My average time of arrival was 5:26 p.m. And the overall average sandwich grade given was a 6.1/10.
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