Marquette Wire

Libraries’ McCarthy papers remain closed to the public

Matthew Harte, News Reporter • February 21, 2017

For decades, a set of private materials on former Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy have sat in the Raynor Memorial Libraries, where they will remain sealed until the death of McCarthy's daughter. McCarthy,...

Reasons of mumps outbreak unclear

Clara Janzen, News Reporter • February 21, 2017

Since January, six Marquette students have been diagnosed with mumps on campus, but the university would not comment if students suffering from mumps were vaccinated or not. The first reported case...

Black Love Week is successful celebration of Black History Month

Leah Harris, News Reporter • February 21, 2017

Programming by Black Student Council received lots of love from celebrants of Black History Month. The Black Love Week event began Mon., Feb. 13 with a talk by civil rights activist and writer Shaun...

International Day focuses on solidarity through celebration

Matthew Martinez, Wire News Reporter • February 20, 2017

“Tomorrow will be National Marquette Day, but we like to think of it as International Marquette Day,” Myers said. “We are Marquette, and all are welcome here.”

Marquette facilities planning, students respond to short-lived green space

Matthew Harte, Wire News Reporter • February 14, 2017

In June 2015, Marquette began demolition of three buildings and a parking structure on the site between 17th and 18th streets. After the demolition was complete in fall 2015, the space acted as a green...

Student company delivers products to dorms, apartments

Matthew Harte, News Reporter • February 14, 2017

A first-year graduate student has made it possible for others around campus to have anything from shampoo to chips at their fingertips. The startup company, ProductsU, was founded by Michael Van...

Senator’s proposal of new legislation shut down

Camille Paul, News Reporter • February 14, 2017

The proposal of legislation to rearrange MUSG senators’ duties and create a new executive board position created unease at Monday’s meeting. The meeting escalated when senior Senator Roberto Santos...

MUPD requirements for record keeping and DPS documents

Clara Janzen, News Reporter • February 14, 2017

When the Marquette University Police Department was established in 2015, it was left with years of records from the Department of Public Safety. For 15 years prior to the establishment of MUPD, DPS worked...

MUPD Sergeant earns crime prevention award

Clara Janzen, Wire News Reporter • February 14, 2017

“The crime prevention awards are usually dominated by the Milwaukee Police Department, so it was cool to see the MUPD recognized,” said Captain Kranz.

MUSG hosts successful self-defense class

Leah Harris, Wire News Reporter • February 12, 2017

A class of 12 students attended a self-defense class hosted by Marquette University Student Government Friday night. Marquette University Police Department Capt. Ruth Peterson, who has been teaching...

Shapiro speaking engagement goes on without hitch

Clara Janzen and Matthew Martinez • February 9, 2017

Nationally recognized conservative political writer and commentator Ben Shapiro spoke on Marquette's campus the night of Feb. 8. The event, held in Wehr Chemistry 100, was hosted by the Marquette chapter...

Two more students diagnosed with mumps

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor • February 8, 2017

Just two weeks after a Marquette student was diagnosed with mumps, two additional cases have been confirmed within residence halls. Carolyn Smith, the Marquette University Medical Director, established...