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Despite progress, concerns about LGBTQ+, suicide remain

Despite progress, concerns about LGBTQ+, suicide remain

Stephanie Harte, Editor of the Marquette Journal April 26, 2017

In Marquette's LGBTQ+ Resource Center there usually isn't much to note about visiting tours. Usually. But there was one tour that Sam Perez, a program assistant for the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, never...

Nursing unveils new anesthesia program

Nursing unveils new anesthesia program

Eliana Reed, News Reporter April 25, 2017

Nursing students now have the opportunity to add anesthesia specialities to their resumes as The Marquette College of Nursing aims for expansion with the reveal of their new graduate program. The...

Students and faculty march for science

Students and faculty march for science

Clara Janzen, News Reporter April 25, 2017

Proudly carrying Marquette flags and cleverly-phrased signs, a group of Marquette employees and students attended the March for Science in Milwaukee Saturday afternoon. The group consisted of professors...

Members of SOLD OUT, an on-campus group dedicated to fundraising and bringing awareness to human trafficking prevention

Statistics spur students stand up to human trafficking

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter April 25, 2017

Milwaukee is sometimes referred to as “the Harvard of pimp schools” for its underground human trafficking economy, but a group of Marquette students are looking to change that. The infamous nickname...

The Center of Intercultural Engagement remains in its own space in the AMU. 

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Pacific Islander culture celebrated at reception

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter April 25, 2017

Jonathan Borja, Marquette student and Guam native, can no longer speak with his grandmother in their native language. Loss of culture and language are just some of the effects of colonization. “People...

Marquette Physical Therapy Department helps man learn to walk again

Clara Janzen, News Reporter April 25, 2017
"I don't think I could've achieved the same success or gained the same confidence using the ReWalk device without their help, they've always pushed me that one step further and challenged me to achieve my full potential using the device."

Marquette researchers seek innovative treatments

Maredithe Meyer, Investigative Reporter April 25, 2017

Charlie Kubly was described by his loved ones as the life of the party, even as he battled depression for years. He was 28 when that battle ended and Kubly lost his life to suicide. Kubly grew up...

The most recent law Poll has Biden leading Trump by a margin of 5 points in Wisconsin.

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CEO of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin speaks at law school

Leah Harris, News Reporter April 24, 2017

Peggy Troy, the president and chief executive officer of Children’s Hospital’s of Wisconsin, joined "On the Issues" with Mike Gousha last Thursday. Gousha, a distinguished fellow in law and public...

In fall of last year, MUPD was in the process of hiring a mental health professional.

MUPD Advisory Board Recap

Clara Janzen, Wire News Reporter April 18, 2017

The Marquette University Police Department Advisory Board met Tuesday, April 18. This is the first meeting since last December. The largest announcement out of the meeting is Axon, the company MUPD...

PSA: Breaking the Silence with Amy Lovell

April 11, 2017

This story is part of the Marquette Wire’s “Breaking the Silence” series to increase awareness and start dialogue about suicide in college. Read, watch and listen to more coverage here.

PSA: Breaking the Silence with Jenny Fischer

April 11, 2017

This story is part of the Marquette Wire’s “Breaking the Silence” series to increase awareness and start dialogue about suicide in college. Read, watch and listen to more coverage here.

Take a Stroll In My Scarf brought mixed reactions from participants and bystanders when it was held last week by the Muslim Student Association as part of Islam Awareness Week. Photo via Andrew Himmelberg andrew.himmelberg@marquette.edu

Take a Stroll In My Scarf

Clara Janzen, Reporter April 11, 2017

The event, Take a Stroll In My Scarf brought mixed reactions from participants and bystanders when it was held last week by the Muslim Student Association as part of Islam Awareness Week. “Nobody...

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