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Graphic by Sydney Czyzon sydney.czyzon@marquette.edu

Changes to MarquetteCASH vendor options

Sydney Czyzon, News Reporter September 12, 2017
As of now, these vendors accept MarquetteCASH: Cousins Subs, 7-Eleven, Papa Johns, Dog Haus, Bro-Yo Campustown, Sendik’s, Burger King, the Halal Guys, Miss Katie’s Diner, Pizza Shuttle, Subway and Pita Brothers.

First Near West Side farmers market season comes to close

Sarah Lipo September 12, 2017
The market started up this year as a result of collaboration between leaders and members of the Near West Side, the Tosa Farmer’s Market and members of the Marquette community.
Photo via gmconline.org

Professor moves forward with Milwaukee Denim company

Jenny Whidden, News Reporter September 12, 2017
Moore is making strides with his clothing and apparel company, Milwaukee Denim Co., founded in 2016. The company rented a space during August 2017 in Clark Square where Moore said they hope to move forward with production.
Milwaukeeans participate in the march to protest the announcement to end DACA.

DACA ends, Milwaukee residents march in protest

Alex Groth, Assistant Projects Editor September 8, 2017

Following President Trump's announcement to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival Program, hundreds of Milwaukeeans gathered last Wednesday evening in Walker Square Park to protest — a call...

Photo by Danny Alfonzo/ daniel.alfonzo@mu.edu

Shots fired on State

Jennifer Walter, Executive News Editor September 7, 2017

The university confirmed a blue Infiniti that fired shots east of campus was connected to the same incident that took place outside the Journal Sentinel headquarters on 4th and State at 1:30pm. MUPD...

MPD and MFD arrived on the scene early this evening.

Truck catches fire on Michigan Street

Rebecca Carballo and JP McGuire September 5, 2017

Wauwatosa native Francisco Duarte was headed eastbound on Michigan Street when his car caught fire near 23rd Street. He drove over a sewer, and the cap came up and was lodged underneath his fuel tank....

Sendiks Fresh2Go opened Aug. 21 on the 1500 block of W. Wells Street.

How Sendik’s prices stack up to other grocers

Clara Janzen, Assistant News Editor September 5, 2017
The stores evaluated were Cermak, Walmart near Miller Park and the Pick'n Save by Milwaukee School of Engineering's campus. The one product that Sendik’s had a much lower price than the other stores was boneless chicken breasts, which was more than a dollar cheaper per pound.
Two containers of Narcan nasal spray. MUPD keeps these in their AED kits.

MUPD officer saves heroin overdose victim

Clara Janzen and Sydney Czyzon September 5, 2017
“We (MUPD) received training towards the end of last spring semester in April on administering Narcan, and now we carry in in our AED kit and in a few squad cars,” said Captain Jeff Kranz.
Cole Bovard a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences and coach Steve Wojciechowski send supplies to victims in Houston. 

Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics

Response to Hurricane Harvey

Josh Anderson, News Reporter September 5, 2017
Marquette Athletics, alongside other Marquette organizations and clubs, are working to provide relief to those affected by Harvey, both in Texas and on campus.
Tobacco free campus policy effectiveness called into question.

Tobacco-free policy introduced to campus

Sanya Sawlani, News Reporter September 5, 2017
As a part of the implementation, the university will be sponsoring courses and opportunities for people who smoke to stop the habit, according to Xavier Cole, vice president of student affairs.
Serdar Bozdag, assistant professor in the department of MSCS, discussing the new program.

Undergraduate bioinformatics major launches fall 2017

Jenny Whidden, News Reporter September 5, 2017
The university launched the new bioinformatics program this fall, jointly-housed by the department of Biological Sciences and the department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science.
Sensenbrenner Hall, home of the honors program.

Large increase in honors program enrollment raises concern

Sanya Sawlani, News Reporter September 5, 2017
In comparison, the program welcomed 174 students in 2016. The Honors Program, which is split into two parts, was not expecting this jump in enrollment. 
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