BREAKING: Summer classes move to online format
Alexa Jurado, Assistant News Editor
April 3, 2020
The decision was made to "ensure that students can continue their studies from the safety of their homes."
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.
How students can vote
Nick Magrone, News Reporter
April 1, 2020
The deadline to register to vote online was March 30, but voters are able to register in person.
COVID-19 likely to influence voter turnout
Annie Mattea, Executive News Editor
April 1, 2020
Students are able to request voter ID cards from Marquette and use a scanned version to vote absentee.
Jill Karofsky challenges incumbent Daniel Kelly for State Supreme Court
JK Rees, News Reporter.
April 1, 2020
The Supreme Court currently holds a conservative majority of 5-2. Despite the race being officially nonpartisan, Karofsky receives support and endorsements from liberal groups against Kelly's conservative support and endorsements.
Incumbent Tom Barrett faces Wisconsin Senator Lena Taylor in mayoral election
Kelli Arseneau, Assistant News Editor
April 1, 2020
Barrett has been mayor of Milwaukee for 16 years while Taylor has been in the Wisconsin State Senate for a nearly equal 16 years.
See your Election Day ballot
April 1, 2020
Election Day ballots for April 7 vary based on the ward of your residential address.
Wisconsin’s history, impact as a swing state
Alexa Jurado, Assistant News Editor
April 1, 2020
In 2012, Democrat and former president Barack Obama won Wisconsin by 6.94% of the votes. In 2016, Donald Trump won Wisconsin by 0.77% of the votes.
Students face barriers in voting due to understanding voter identification laws
Matthew Choate, News Reporter
April 1, 2020
A voter ID law requires people to show some form of identification on Election Day. Each state's voter ID laws vary.
Polarization becomes more prevalent in politics
Nicole Laudolff, News Reporter
April 1, 2020
Pew Research reported the percentage of Americans who consistently express either liberal or conservative views has more than doubled over the past two decades from 10% to 21%.
Marquette voters voice their opinions
Benjamin Wells, News Reporter
April 1, 2020
There are several key issues Marquette voters are worried about: the novel coronavirus, healthcare, gun laws and military presence in the Middle East.
Milwaukee Marathon cancellation impacts student-run business
Matthew Choate, News Reporter
March 31, 2020
There is still a digital option for runners to participate. Runners can send in their results if they participate in the virtual run.
