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Although Marquette was ranked the 6th best place to work in Wisconsin, some dont believe this to be true.

Gesu parking lot concerns persist

Caroline White, News Reporter • February 13, 2018
Marquette alumnus and parishioner Paul Trotter decided to take additional action by reaching out to an outside authority via email. One such email was to Rev. Thomas Neitzke, the president of Creighton Prep School and member of Marquette's Board of Trustees.
Milwaukee Police Department Chief Ed Flynn, who is retiring this week, spoke about law enforcements role in social issues. Graphic by Jenny Whidden.

Retiring Milwaukee police chief discusses justice system

Jenny Whidden, Assistant News Editor • February 13, 2018
In Chief Flynn's last two out of four visits, he said America’s solution for many social problems, such as mental illness and substance abuse, is the criminal justice system. Last Thursday, Flynn reflected on the end of his 47-year-old career, and he made that argument one last time.
SLU-Madrid recently cut study abroad spots for its nursing program, which could affect Marquette students like Mikayla Schraut, a senior in the College of Nursing.

SLU cuts nursing study abroad spots for Marquette students

Sanya Sawlani, News Reporter • February 13, 2018
SLU-Madrid is cutting Marquette's spots in its nursing study abroad program due to an increased demand from its own nursing school. OIE is aiming to provide nursing students with further options.

MUPD increases security during National Marquette Day

Jenna Thompson, News Reporter • February 6, 2018
MUPD interim chief Jeff Kranz said the department was better prepared to handle safety this year following last year's incidents. This National Marquette Day, MUPD added six additional officers for the day shift and six officers for the night shift.
Michael Kubly and his wife Billie Kubly gave $5 million to the College of Health Sciences in 2015, which started the Charles E. Kubly Mental Health Research Center. Photo courtesy of the Office of Marketing and Communication.

Late Marquette alum leaves legacy in health sciences

Claire Hyman, News Reporter • February 6, 2018
In 2015, Michael and Billie Kubly, his wife, gave a $5 million endowment to the College of Health Sciences to start the Charles E. Kubly Mental Health Research Center. Kubly’s gift enables Marquette researchers to gather the preliminary data necessary to help the program receive federal grants, said William Cullinan, the dean of the College of Health Sciences.
Jack Toner, a junior in the College of Business Administration and member of the programs founding committee, said the program aims to intertwine students with the community.

Business school launches student-run program, promotes experiential learning

Jenny Whidden, Assistant News Editor • February 6, 2018
After receiving funding last year, the College of Business Administration has worked to build a student run business program, or SRB program. The college is formally launching the program this spring.

Police seize professor’s cameras

Sarah Lipo, News Reporter • February 6, 2018
Professor Joe Brown's film, Operation Wolf Patrol, follows Rob Coronado and his group, which works to end wolf hunting in the United States. Brown was traveling with the "wolf patrollers" when they spotted some hunters near Laona, Wisconsin, on a public road.
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.
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