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Marketing class gives students hands-on experience

Marketing class gives students hands-on experience

Madison Marx, News Reporter March 1, 2017

A class offered in the College of Business Administration allows Marquette business students to obtain real life sales experience during their undergraduate years. The main goals of the class, Professional...

EOPs TRIO day connects students with alumni

EOP’s TRIO day connects students with alumni

Leah Harris, News Reporter February 28, 2017

The stories of students currently a part of the Education Opportunity Program closely mirror those of the alumni who spoke with them Saturday afternoon for National TRiO Day. TRiO programs are designed...

Marquette students packing bags to help homeless fight disease, infection

Marquette students packing bags to help homeless fight disease, infection

Matthew Harte, News Reporter February 28, 2017

As he walked down the street, Jack Toner spotted a homeless man asking for $12. He was suffering from burns and refusing to go to the hospital. “He had burns all over his arm, and he said he just needed...

A motion filed by an MUSG senator several weeks ago to investigate MUSG president Adam Kouhel was denied Monday night.

Motion filed to investigate MUSG President Kouhel for impeachment

Amy Elliot-Meisel and Patrick Thomas February 28, 2017

A Marquette University Student Government senator filed a motion to investigate President Adam Kouhel for impeachment last Monday. The "Petition for Appeal and Justice," addressed to the MUSG judicial...

Expansion of new residence hall announced

Expansion of new residence hall announced

Devi Shastri, Projects Editor February 28, 2017

The university announced plans Feb. 23 to expand Marquette’s future residence hall to house 140 more beds than initially planned. In a news brief to the campus community, University President Michael...

During National Marquette Day, students in the BMO Harris Bradley Center chanted vulgar remarks as the Marquette Golden Eagles battled the Xavier Musketeers.

Vulgar basketball chants spur university response

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter February 28, 2017

During National Marquette Day, students in the BMO Harris Bradley Center chanted vulgar remarks as the Marquette Golden Eagles battled the Xavier Musketeers. An email sent Feb. 22 by notable members...

Pat (left) and Peter (right) Frechette donated the money responsible for the OBrien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism. Photo via Marquette youtube page

Frechette, co-founder of Marquette journalism fellowship, dies at 79

Ryan Patterson, Assistant News Editor February 28, 2017

Peter Frechette, who made significant contributions to Marquette’s journalism efforts, died suddenly Wednesday, Feb. 22. He was 79. Frechette and his high school sweetheart Patricia O’Brien Frechette...

John McAdams passed away Thursday.  Marquette Wire stock photo.

McAdams receives award at conservative conference

Maggie Cannon, Assistant News Editor February 28, 2017

Suspended Marquette University Professor John McAdams received the Jeane Jordan Kirkpatrick Award for Academic Freedom last Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. ...

Officer Gary Bray, a Milwaukee native, made the transition to work at the MUPD eight years ago. Photo provided by Clara Janzen clara.janzen@marquette.edu

Behind the Badge: Officer Gary Bray

Clara Janzen, News Reporter February 27, 2017

It is no secret homelessness is prevalent in the area surrounding Marquette, and around the whole city. The Marquette University Police Department is making strides to change the way it deals with homelessness...

James Foley was honored during the Oscars as Sting performed The Empty Chair, nominated for best soundtrack, from Jim: The James Foley Story documentary. Photo via ABC

James Foley remembered on national stage during 2017 Oscars

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor February 27, 2017

Slain Marquette alumnus James Foley was honored by Sting during the Oscars Sunday night. The singer sang his Oscar-nominated song, "The Empty Chair," from the documentary "Jim: The James Foley Story."...

Students have varied opinions on Student Government’s recent legislation

Phil Pinarski, Larson Seaver and Kevin Wells February 27, 2017

Marquette Student Government passed legislation to make the campus tobacco-free. Students have different opinions on this. Phil Pinarski has the story.

Marychel Figueroa believes immigration is important for the USA. This country has been built up by immigrants, which have made it one of the greatest countries in the world.

Trump’s wall rhetoric impacts Marquette students

Madison Marx, News Reporter February 21, 2017

President Donald Trump’s plan to build a wall between the United States and Mexico has been a controversial topic during his first month in office, with heated viewpoints from both sides of the political...

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