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Data from the OIRA show that the percentage of non-tenure-track faculty at Marquette has steadily increased since 2010. Graphic by Josh Anderson.

Tenured professor advocates for adjunct union

Josh Anderson, News Reporter February 6, 2018
According to the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis, nearly 63 percent of Marquette faculty are not on a tenure track. This percentage has increased by almost 2 percent since 2016, the largest increase in Marquette's non-tenure-track faculty since 2008. 
The medical clinic recently surveyed students to gather information relating to the new tobacco-free policy. Graphic by Sydney Czyzon.

Surveyed students respond to tobacco-free policy

Sanya Sawlani, News Reporter February 6, 2018
The tobacco-free policy, implemented in August 2017, bans the use of all tobacco products on university-owned grounds. The provisions do not extend to state-owned property such as Wisconsin Avenue and adjoining sidewalks.
As Marquette plans to close Lot F in preparation for the Athletic Performance Research Center, the Gesu Parish is concerned about its own parking options.

MU plans to close shared parking lot, upsets Gesu parishioners

Caroline White, News Reporter February 6, 2018
The primary Marquette parking lot used by Gesu parishioners is Lot F on 12th Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street. This site was recently approved as the future site of the new Athletic Performance Research Center. Because Lot F is scheduled to close Feb. 19, Marquette offered parking alternatives.
Minnesotas U.S. Bank Stadium hosted this years Super Bowl. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Still.

Three students work security for Super Bowl

Josh Anderson, News Reporter February 6, 2018
Still, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Lewandowski, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, were two of three Marquette students who went to Minneapolis, Minnesota, last weekend to work security for the 2018 Super Bowl.
Erica Ness, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, received the Peacemaking Fellowship last summer.

Fellowship creates opportunities for students

Natallie St. Onge, News Reporter February 6, 2018
The Peacemaking Fellowships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who apply for the summer program. With funding of up to $2,000, students aim to integrate peace and change in areas of domestic and global engagement. Students in all majors are welcome to apply.
When it comes to underage drinking, MUPD is primarily concerned with preventing excessive drinking.

MUPD works to prevent excessive drinking by underage students

Sydney Czyzon, Assistant News Editor February 6, 2018
Preventing excessive drinking by underage students is a priority for MUPD, Capt. Jeff Kranz said. To do so, MUPD is continuing to pursue educational efforts on campus.
The campus Jimmy Johns, located on Wells Street, avoided the recent Midwestern salmonella outbreak.

Campus Jimmy John’s avoids salmonella outbreak

Grace Connatser, News Reporter February 6, 2018
All of the victims were women ranging in age from 26 to 50. Seven of the eight victims of salmonellosis reported eating sprouts at Jimmy John's locations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
Ron Johnson. Photo courtesy of ronjohnson.senate.gov

Analysis: Wisconsin politicians in national spotlight after FBI memo controversy

Clara Janzen, Washington Correspondant February 4, 2018
The four-page memo, compiled by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA), and released to congressional Republicans, drew national attention regarding allegations that the memo revealed evidence of corruption within the FBI.
ZYN creators Asim and Qasim Khan are brothers and Marquette alumni. The all-natural juice is currently sold at Milwaukee cafe and market Beans & Barley. Photo courtesy of Asim Khan.

Alumni sell juice product in local grocery store

Jenna Thompson, News Reporter January 30, 2018
A product created by Marquette alumni and brothers, called ZYN, will be sold in over 350 retailers including Sendik's, Hy-Vee, and Good Harvest in the coming months, Asim Kahn said, and maybe even in Marquette dining halls one day.
Most harassed women said their experienced occurred during high school and college years. Infographic by Sydney Czyzon.

Catcalling targets females, college-age students

Sydney Czyzon, Assistant News Editor January 30, 2018
Women are much more likely to experience street harassment than their male counterparts, and women of color are even more vulnerable, according to a 2000 study by Northwestern sociology professor Laura Beth Nielsen.
Students participate in bystander intervention training through Marquettes TAKES ACTION program. Photo courtesy of Jill Weisensel.

Faculty bystander shares past regrets

Jenny Whidden, Assistant News Editor January 30, 2018
David Wilcox, a professional in residence in the College of Communication, was at his desk in Johnston Hall when he decided it was time to share his guilt from standing by while his fraternity brothers sexually assaulted women 35 years ago.

Wisconsin, MU experience increase in flu cases

Claire Hyman, News Reporter January 30, 2018
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, all 50 states have reported widespread outbreaks of the highly contagious disease. The CDC also reported that the entire state of Wisconsin is experiencing either high or moderate levels of the outbreak, with over 646 flu-associated hospitalizations reported this week.
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