Marquette Wire

MUPD expands patrol zone to cover recently purchased university properties

Sanya Sawlani, News Reporter • October 10, 2017

“We were in those areas going (by) Marquette properties to begin with. This gives us some jurisdiction if we see something happen while we’re traveling from our main patrol zone to Valley Fields, like a car accident or a drunk driver,” Kranz said. “Now our officers can take action within our jurisdiction instead of making a stop and having to call the Milwaukee Police Department to come take care of it.”

MU Dance Marathon team gets jumpstart on fundraising for spring event

Caroline White, News Reporter • October 8, 2017

When Abigail Wesley was two years old, doctors found a tumor in her brain. It was cancerous, and she was given a 50 percent chance of survival. As she was being treated at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, she and her parents lived in a state of uncertainty as to what would happen next. Despite the unpredictable future, they found support at the University of Iowa Dance Marathon.

Homecoming Weekend commences, madness begins

Larson Seaver, Executive News Producer • October 7, 2017

With all of the events happening this weekend, Larson Seaver found out what people are most excited for and how they are showing off their Marquette Pride.

LGBTQ prom faces backlash from online petition

Caroline White, News Reporter • October 3, 2017

Enrique Tejada III, the coordinator for the LGBTQ Resource Center, said they and the rest of the resource center volunteers think Pride Prom is a natural progression from the Pride Dance hosted last year.

Remembering Schroeder flood two years later

Caroline Gallo, News Reporter • October 3, 2017

Flannery, now a senior in the College of Education, was one of the Schroeder residents affected by a flood on Sept. 27, 2015. The flood began with the accidental activation of a fire hose on the sixth floor. Upward of 18 rooms sustained water damage, and students were not reimbursed by the university for ruined property.

Haggerty Museum receives federal grant for city-wide project

Sarah Lipo, News Reporter • October 3, 2017

The project will be an "urban-scaled atlas of sculptural markers that call out Milwaukee’s 'water story' at specific locations in Milwaukee’s Inner Harbor, the confluence of Milwaukee’s three rivers and Lake Michigan," according to an abstract on Watermarks from the Haggerty Museum of Art,

Business student brings family company’s nutrition bars to Sendik’s, expands horizons

Josh Anderson, News Reporter • October 3, 2017

Phyter Food was created five years ago when Athanis was a freshman in high school. Over the years, he became more involved and now helps in virtually every area of the business. Ultimately, Athanis helped bring Phyter bars to Sendik’s Fresh2Go, which Gloria Athanis said she attributes largely to her son's hard work and business skills.

Students launch company, create platform for musicians and event planners

Sydney Czyzon, News Reporter • October 3, 2017

Their startup company, BookLive, is a platform for musicians and event planners to book events quickly and smoothly. The website features local bands, DJs, ensembles and soloists across genres.

Recovery efforts surface for Puerto Rican students after hurricane Maria

Caroline Gallo, News Reporter • October 3, 2017

Roman is just one of a group of Marquette students facing a dire situation.

Alleged sexual assault case decision delayed until November

Clara Janzen, Assistant News Editor • October 3, 2017

Following the meeting, the DA decided to pend the case until November. According to Kranz, this means the parties involved (police, suspect, victim) will return to the DA's office so the case can be reviewed further and it can be determined if charges will be issued.

Girls Who Code experiences rapid growth, increases course offerings

Josh Anderson, News Reporter • October 3, 2017

GWC is a national organization that seeks to spark interest in engineering and computer science by teaching girls how to write programs.

Potential US Bank fraud noted at campus branch

Jenny Whidden, News Reporter • October 3, 2017

U.S. Bank branch manager Elizabeth Luckett has been at Marquette since 2013, and is familiar with scammers targeting students.