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The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

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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...

ODonnell Hall hosts musicians from abroad

O’Donnell Hall hosts musicians from abroad

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter February 21, 2017

Students from renowned conservatories across Italy are staying in O’Donnell Hall until Feb. 23. The students are here as part of the International Music Program, and they performed with the Marquette...

MUSG President Adam Kouhel and MUSG advisor Jen Reid

MUSG approves tobacco-free policy

February 21, 2017

The Marquette University Student Government Academic Senate approved the tobacco-free campus policy, introduced in November of 2015, Monday night. It will go into effect Aug. 1, 2017. The new policy...

Behind the Badge: MUPD officer Josiah Williams

Behind the Badge: MUPD officer Josiah Williams

Clara Janzen, News Reporter February 21, 2017
“I love to help people, I like seeing people come from a bad situation and giving them hope..."
Eman Shott, a Native American freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences, voted in favor of construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Marquette student voted on Dakota Access Pipeline

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter February 21, 2017

President Donald Trump signed executive orders late last month to expedite approval of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The pipeline is slated to cut through lands that are considered sacred by Native Americans,...

Sarthak Dabas, a graduate student in the College of Arts & Sciences, is the lead data scientist for ItusOne.

Student-run company to help construction firms find employees

Matthew Harte, News Reporter February 21, 2017

A company run by Marquette students could help construction firms and trade unions connect with high school students. The company, ItusOne, was founded in September 2015 by Davis Marklin, a junior in...

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