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Marquette Law School is awaiting Aprils American Bar Association deliberations to determine if the GRE will be accepted for admission.

Law School to watch LSAT deliberations

Claire Hyman, News Reporter • January 16, 2018
Fourteen law schools in the U.S. are now accepting Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) in place of the traditional Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), according to the Princeton Review.
An individual making around $40,000 would move from a 25 percent tax rate to a 22 percent tax rate under the new bill. Infographic by Clara Janzen.

New tax bill affects young adults

Clara Janzen, Washington Correspondent • January 16, 2018
Large tax reforms don't come around every decade, so Americans can expect to live with this tax code for years to come. For millennials, this means getting situated with the new laws while going to school, getting first jobs and buying first houses or first cars.
Marquette alum and Catholic priest Gregory Greiten came out as gay Dec. 17. Photo via Facebook.

Alum, local priest comes out as gay

Clara Janzen, Washington Correspondent • January 16, 2018
Greiten was ordained in 1992 after graduating from Marquette with a degree in social work through the university's seminary formation program in 1987. He is now a priest at St. Bernadette Parish, located near Menomonee Falls.
Two suspects robbed a Marquette-affiliated victim of his wallet and phone, leaving him injured.

Wisconsin considers body camera legislation

Morgan Hughes, Executive Opinions Editor • January 16, 2018
As the Marquette University Police Department continues their search for a body camera vendor, a bill that would affect public access to body camera footage is being considered by the Wisconsin Senate.
Season ticket holders cannot receive tax deductions for upgrade

Season ticket holders cannot receive tax deductions for upgrade

Jenny Whidden, Assistant News Editor • January 11, 2018
The university said they are concerned about a repealed tax item which allowed an 80 percent deduction on the amount paid for the right to purchase tickets at college sporting events.
Photo via Google Maps.

Carpenter Tower floods, building will open for second semester

Josh Anderson, News Reporter • January 10, 2018
Carpenter Tower hall director Corey Fereday sent an email to Carpenter residents Thursday, Jan. 4.
Marquette alum and Catholic priest Gregory Greiten came out as gay Dec. 17. Photo via Facebook.

Alumnus, current Milwaukee Diocesan priest, comes out as gay

Clara Janzen, Assistant News Editor • December 21, 2017
Greiten is a priest in St. Bernadette Parish, located north of Whitefish Bay. He was ordained in 1992, after graduating from Marquette with a degree in social work.
Photo via Google Maps.

Plans to demolish buildings, create parking lot

Caroline White, News Reporter • December 12, 2017
Jenkins said long-term plans for the site have not been determined, but within the next few weeks, demolition will begin to convert the plots into a parking lot.
Photo courtesy: Office of Marketing and Communication

University moves Athletic Performance Research Center to smaller location

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor • December 11, 2017

Marquette announced a major adjustment to its plans for the Athletic Performance Research Center (APRC), separating it into four phases and moving it to a smaller plot of land southwest of 12th and Wells...

A group of undocumented students, their peers and supporters shared their stories and messages of support at an event held last Thursday called Cookies and Conversation. The event was sponsored by local and campus organizations, including Catholic Relief Services, College Democrats, Inner Varsity, Center for Peacemaking and J.U.S.T.I.C.E.

Dreamers left feeling unsure months after Trump’s decision

Jenna Thompson, News Reporter • December 5, 2017
Irias is an undocumented student who shared his story along with other undocumented students at an event held last Thursday called Cookies and Conversation. The event was sponsored by local and campus organizations, including Catholic Relief Services, College Democrats, Inner Varsity, Center for Peacemaking and J.U.S.T.I.C.E.
Graphic by Sydney Czyzon

Marquette listed as former client of offshore law firm in international data leak

Jennifer Walter, Executive News Editor • December 5, 2017
Marquette is one of many universities listed a client of an offshore law firm being investigated as part of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalist's Paradise Papers project after a major data leak in November. The law firm, Appleby, is a major subject in the ICIJ's investigation, as a closer look at the documents shows many influential people and institutions around to world who are current and former clients of the firm. Some have used the offshore haven to avoid taxes by stashing money in offshore accounts.
St. James Episcopal Church is home to The Gathering.

St. James by Straz Tower closing after 160 years

Caroline White, News Reporter • December 5, 2017
The big red church between St. James Court and Straz Tower has a historic landmark designation and was sold to a local developer who plans to preserve the church to be used as a wedding chapel, according to a recent article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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