Marquette Wire

Near West Side Partners forum updates community on revitalization efforts

Grace Connatser, News Reporter • January 23, 2018

Surveys about the Near West Side showed that since 2015, there has been a four percent increase in home ownership, a 38 percent increase in positive perception of Near West Side neighborhoods, and a 22 percent decrease in crime in the area.

Second MKE march for women draws large crowd

Caroline White, News Reporter • January 23, 2018

The mission of this year's Women's March was to bring together the political power of diverse women to spur social change, said Sarah Pearson, an organizer of the march.

Lack of parking passes still issue for students

Jenna Thompson, News Reporter • January 23, 2018

This semester, a parking pass sell-out left some students' only remaining option to purchase an evening commuter pass, valid from 3:30 p.m. to midnight. Other students were able to purchase a parking pass or parking space from their off-campus landlord, if spots were available.

Three dorms will have co-ed floors next year

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter • January 23, 2018

The decision to have co-ed floors in three buildings next year originated from a Marquette University Student Government request to the Office of Residence Life at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year.

Innovation Kitchen provides culinary lessons

Sydney Czyzon, Assistant News Editor • January 23, 2018

After nearly seven months of construction, the one-of-a-kind kitchen will begin hosting events Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Business school offers online degree

Sarah Lipo, News Reporter • January 23, 2018

Mark Barratt, an associate professor of supply chain management, said that right now is the most exciting time to be in this field. “There’s a huge gap in the market. There’s not enough people coming into supply chain management field,” he said.

Founder hopes Blockchain Lab won’t exist soon

Josh Anderson, News Reporter • January 23, 2018

Heather Sullivan is the associate director of external relations for the College of Business Administration and the Graduate School of Management. She said the goal for Marquette's blockchain lab is to educate others and to utilize blockchain in different industries. Once blockchain is a well-established technology, a blockchain lab won’t be necessary, Sullivan said.

Hybrid classrooms minimize in-person classes

Natallie St. Onge, News Reporter • January 23, 2018

There has been a recent increase of hybrid and flipped classrooms at Marquette, said Dr. Maria Pares-Toral, the director of Online Pedagogy and eLearning Production.

Honors student seeks to revitalize mock trial

Sanya Sawlani, News Reporter • January 23, 2018

Aaron Nytes began the process of creating Marquette's mock trial team in November, when he garnered a page of signatures, drafted a constitution and received the support of an advisor, Paul Nolette, an assistant professor of political science.

Sodexo employee arrested at Cobeen

Caroline White and Sarah Lipo • January 21, 2018

Milwaukee Police Department officers arrested a Sodexo employee at 2:15 p.m. Jan. 21 in Cobeen dining hall. Chris Jenkins, university spokesperson, said the employee was arrested during their shift. The incident leading to the arrest did not take place on campus and was unrelated to Marquette University, he said. MPD is the investigating authority on the case.

Lubar fellow to complete study on changing Wisconsin political trends

Grace Connatser, News Reporter • January 19, 2018

Craig Gilbert, politics reporter and Washington correspondent for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, will complete his second six-month research project with the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education in March.

Coyote wanders onto campus

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter • January 18, 2018

MUPD officers surrounded a coyote that was spotted on campus this morning near the AMU. MUPD Lieutenant Joseph Erwin said the coyote was not an immediate threat to students.