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Senior student dies unexpectedly

Senior student dies unexpectedly

Jennifer Walter, Executive News Editor May 31, 2017

Kevin Berg, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, passed away unexpectedly last week, according to a statement from President Lovell. The news broke via email Tuesday, May 30. "I ask that we...

Pulitzer prize winning reporter Dave Umhoefer was named interim director of the OBrien Fellowship Monday.

Umhoefer named O’Brien Fellowship Director

Jennifer Walter, Executive News Editor May 15, 2017

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter and Pulitzer prize winner Dave Umhoefer was named the interim O’Brien Fellowship Director by the Diederich College of Communication Monday. Umhoefer is an adjunct...

The Marquette Wires project about college-age suicide, Breaking the Silence, concluded Wednesday, May 3, with a live television town hall forum. Photo by McKenna Oxenden/mckenna.oxenden@marquette.edu

Breaking the Silence televised town hall event recap

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter May 5, 2017

A panel of speakers featuring Marquette students and mental health professionals gathered May 3 to speak candidly about suicide. The Marquette Wire’s Breaking the Silence project culminated in a live...

For the last 10 years, the Cobeen community has brought awareness to eating disorders with an outdoor swinging marathon.

Cobeen Hall celebrates 10 years of Swing-A-Thon

Eliana Reed, News Reporter May 5, 2017

The morning of April 27th, Cobeen Hall community members set up a swing set underneath the Raynor Memorial Libraries bridge and began their 24-hour swing marathon for the 10th year in a row. For the...

John McAdams passed away Thursday.  Marquette Wire stock photo.

Judge rules in favor of Marquette over McAdams

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor May 4, 2017

A Milwaukee County judge issued a decision against John McAdams in favor of the university, dismissing all claims from his lawsuit filed May 2016, challenging the decisions of Marquette’s Faculty Hearing...

The goal of our service is to get people organized and familiar with what lays ahead, Angela Schultz, assistant dean for public service at the law school, said.

Mobile Legal Clinic brings support to community

Eliana Reed, News Reporter May 4, 2017

For the last three years, volunteer lawyers and Marquette law students have traveled to different areas in Milwaukee to bring free legal assistance to community members. The Mobile Legal Clinic treks...

“Brain cancer, more often than not, is a death sentence, and with efforts like Make Way for Grey, hopefully a change will be made,” Amelia Genecco said.

New club focuses on brain cancer awareness

Madison Marx, News Reporter May 3, 2017

Amelia Genecco's father, Paul, died of brain cancer when she was 13 years old. His death was a big reason why Genecco, a sophomore in the College of Health Sciences, decided to form Make Way for...

The Black Student Council estimated more than 100 students attended the second annual Ebony Ball.

Ebony Ball celebrates black students

Leah Harris, News Reporter May 2, 2017

Students gathered over the weekend to celebrate black excellence by busting a move on the dance floor at the second annual Ebony Ball in the Alumni Memorial Union Ballrooms. “There’s so many people...

Battling in memoriam

Battling in memoriam

Alex Groth and Rebecca Carballo May 2, 2017

When John Bernaden’s son was born, he named him after his college best friend Michael Budyak. As he grew, Bernaden’s son Michael reminded him of his friend — they were both smart, both accomplished,...

Nick Jenkins, a coordinator at the Counseling Center, said QPR training typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete

Counseling and advocacy groups seek improved outreach

Maredithe Meyer, Projects Reporter May 2, 2017

For mental health professionals dealing with patients in the day-to-day, the need for immediate strategies to help those struggling with suicide is pressing. "There is a 50 percent lifetime incident of...

Anthony Stehofsky is known to have removed cash from vending machines in several campus buildings.

Mystery vending machine theft solved

Clara Janzen, News Reporter May 2, 2017

In the past nine months a man not affiliated with Marquette, Anthony R. Stehofsky has reportedly stolen money from vending machines on campus at least 18 times, and the Marquette University Police Department...

A vigil will be held to honor Hernández in Lalumiere Language Hall Friday at 4 p.m.

Smelly trees cause havoc for O’Donnell residents

Matthew Martinez and Clara Janzen May 2, 2017

On windy days, some residents of O’Donnell Hall keep their windows sealed shut. The wind carries what some students described as a noxious odor from Callery pear trees near the two entrances of the...

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