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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.
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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.
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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.

Business student creates clothing line with positive message

Natallie St. Onge, News Reporter • December 5, 2017
A student in the College of Business Administration, he created a clothing line called Positive Outlook is Everything (POisE), which he said is a movement he hopes to spread further and constantly inspire everyone with. The logo is printed on the clothing and represents the idea that positivity is important for success. 
The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Police Department implemented Axon body cameras in September. Courtesy of UWMPD.

MUPD still deciding on body camera vendor

Morgan Hughes, Staff Editor • December 5, 2017
Another student at the house recorded the incident on his smartphone and uploaded the video to Snapchat. Officers can be seen attempting to restrain several students, and one officer can be heard saying, "You're gonna get Tased," followed by two distinct clicking noises; from the video, it appears that the Taser was activated.
Graphic by Rachel Kubik

Study shows Milwaukee concert tickets higher than many cities

Rachel Kubik, Assistant News Editor • December 5, 2017
However, Milwaukee residents such as Sarah Smith-Pancheri and Marquette students, tended to see ticket prices for concerts as differing.
The Noyce Scholars program combines STEM majors and a unique co-op opportunity.

NSF grant funds 14-month program for future science teachers

Jenny Whidden, News Reporter • December 5, 2017
The Noyce Scholar Program for STEM Teaching offers each student a $17,400 tuition scholarship and a monthly stipend. Support from internal partners such as the graduate school of education sets the maximum tuition cost at less than $3,500.
John Baworowsky is the vice provost for undergraduate enrollment, Marquette Wire stock photo.

New admissions strategy results in increasing acceptance rate

Margaret Cahill, Projects Reporter • December 5, 2017
Marquette’s acceptance rate increased 20 percent in the last four years. In 2012, the university admitted about 55 percent of applicants. As of 2017, the rate is 74 percent.
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