Marquette Wire

Employee wellness center opens in Coughlin Hall

Jenny Whidden, News Reporter • September 19, 2017

The new center, exclusively for employees, is located on the lower level of Coughlin Hall, which previously housed the honors program before it was moved to Sensenbrenner Hall. Once employees sign a waiver, they are granted 24/7 swipe access to the center.

Behind the Badge: Brothers in Blue

Caroline White, News Reporter • September 19, 2017

The brothers said they knew from a young age that they were called to do a job that allowed them to serve their communities just like their father had. An integral part of that service, for both brothers, was serving in the military.

After Irma, Maria threatens students’ homes in Caribbean

Caroline Gallo, News Reporter • September 19, 2017

The north-eastern part of Puerto Rico was issued to evacuate, but Jimenez’s family was able to stay in their homes. Her grandmother is still without power and living off of canned food.

NASA engineer visits campus for women in STEM panel

Jenny Whidden, News Reporter • September 19, 2017

The Marquette’s Women’s Innovation Network program hosted a panel of women in STEM.

Shorts create comfort for stadium seating

Sarah Lipo, News Reporter • September 19, 2017

Kevin Brauer, a junior in the College of Business Administration, co-runs a company called Commodios, which makes padded shorts.

Understanding Race After Charlottesville program held on campus

Josh Anderson, News Reporter • September 19, 2017

The American Anthropological Association sent out a nationwide invitation to its members to host discussions regarding race in the context of the Charlottesville rally. Several Marquette faculty members accepted the invitation.

Student-run gardens populate campus greenspaces

Caroline White, News Reporter • September 19, 2017

Aidan Flanagan, a senior in the College of Health Sciences, sought an answer to help the homeless by establishing a community garden on campus.

Students protest university’s response to rape case

Caroline Gallo, News Reporter • September 15, 2017

Marquette Empowerment, Young Democratic Socialists, and College Democrats united this afternoon to protest the Title IX Office’s handling of Jane Doe’s sexual assault case that occurred in 2014. The...

DACA repeal looms, Marquette impact

Clara Janzen, Assistant News Editor • September 12, 2017

When Josefina Martinez was nine, her family applied for tourist visas to the United States. They came to Chicago from Guanajuato, Mexico, and 11 years later, their vacation has yet to end. “The visa...

Dealing with disaster from a distance: Hurricane Irma affects Marquette students

Caroline Gallo, News Reporter • September 12, 2017

Despite being 1400 miles from the path of Hurricane Irma, the effects are being felt by many on the Marquette campus.

World-renowned nature photographer visits campus, advocates environmentalism

Josh Anderson, News Reporter • September 12, 2017

Marquette launched the new environmental studies major last year, with 20 students currently enrolled. This year they’ve hosted several events to advertise the program.

University to create new race and ethnics studies program

Sanya Sawlani, News Reporter • September 12, 2017

In the past, various departments such as English, Social & Cultural Sciences and Philosophy have offered courses that contributed to a similar program, but there has not been one with specific courses, tracks and concentrations.