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University president Michael Lovell gave his annual presidential address Jan. 18 announcing the name of the new residence hall as well as new campus developments. Photo by Andrew Himmleburg/andrew.himmelburg@marquette.edu

Has President Lovell kept promises he’s made in past addresses?

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter January 24, 2017
In his most recent address, announcements were made regarding a new grocery store, the naming of the new residence hall honoring former president Father Robert Wild and the plans for a BioDiscovery district to name a few. For the most part, President Lovell has been pretty consistent with translating what he says into action.
The university announced an increase of $1,330 for tuition during the 2017-2018 academic school year Jan. 23.

University announces tuition increase of over $1,000

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor January 23, 2017

The university announced Jan. 23 in a news brief that the Board of Trustees approved a tuition increase of $1,330 for the 2017-'18 academic year. The 3.5 percent increase is on par with those in the...

Medical clinic confirms student diagnosed with mumps

Medical clinic confirms student diagnosed with mumps

Clara Janzen, News Reporter January 20, 2017

An unnamed student who lives in university housing has been diagnosed with mumps, a public health advisory email from Marquette University Medical Director Dr. Carolyn Smith confirmed on Jan 20. The...

Lovell announces name of new residence hall, plans for on-campus grocery store at third presidential address

Jackson Dufault and Clara Janzen January 18, 2017

University President Michael Lovell gave his third presidential address Jan. 18, announcing new plans for the campus. Lovell said the university plans to work with local companies to put a grocery store...

Audience members wave their signs in anticipation for President-Elect Donald Trump to take the stage.

Trump stops in Milwaukee for ‘thank you’ tour

Rebecca Carballo, Assistant News Editor December 14, 2016

President-Elect Donald Trump returned to Milwaukee Tuesday, as part of his “thank you" tour of several battleground states during the presidential campaign. During the rally, Trump thanked his Wisconsin...

The helping hand on Ninth Street

The helping hand on Ninth Street

Camille Paul, News Reporter December 8, 2016

Mitch Laputka sits on the steps outside of St. Benedict the Moor. The church doors are locked and he has just been released from Milwaukee County's House of Correction after two months. "I've come here...

Four students hope to bring a cooperative dairy to Kenya.

Organization provides goats, hope to Kenyan communities

Sophie Bolich, News Reporter December 6, 2016

Most students perform community service with local organizations. Four students, however, took a journey  over 7,000 miles to serve others. Paul McPeake, Ryan Loftus, Abe Stamper and Taylor Smith are...

MUSG created a special senate committee tasked with analyzing the structure of MUSG.

MUSG struggles to improve relationship with student organizations

Abby Ng, News Reporter December 6, 2016

Typically, student organizations only interact with Marquette Student Government when they need funding or approval. Now, MUSG is trying to change that relationship. This semester MUSG  received complaints...

Ethnography class presentations suggest change at Marquette

Jackson Dufault, Higher Education Reporter December 6, 2016

Students in the Ethnography of the University gave presentations Friday, Dec. 2, on a range of topics, such as the impact of rape culture and the need for sexual health education on campus. The presentations...

Graduate student Tanvir Roushan discusses the app he is helping to develop.

Professor developing app to prep autistic children for medical procedures

Matthew Harte, Science & Technology Reporter December 6, 2016

A Marquette professor is developing an app that could help children with autism prepare for medical procedures. The app displays hypothetical scenarios made up of pictures, words and sounds to form...

Marquette presently uses a grading scale with eight grade categories, including uncommon letter grades such as AB and BC. The proposal would shift toward 11 letter grades and use more common grades such as ‘‘A-and B+.

Marquette considers implementing ‘plus’ and ‘minus’ grade scale

Matthew Harte, News Reporter December 6, 2016

A proposal to change the grading scale to utilize a ‘plus and minus’ system is being reviewed for the Fall 2017 semester. The proposal needs the approval of Provost Dan Myers, President Michael...

Students signed the petition, which they hope will be official next fall.

Great American Smokeout aims for tobacco-free campus

Kristina Lazzarra, News Reporter December 6, 2016

The Student Health Advisory Board, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, hosted their second annual Great American Smokeout to promote a tobacco-free campus. "The intent is for a better campus,"...

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