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Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

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A duality of gratitude

A duality of gratitude

Ryan Patterson, Assistant News Editor November 17, 2016

Kelly Koronkowski was making her afternoon nursing rounds at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center when she checked in on an older male patient with brain damage. He was ill, and did...

Students march on Wisconsin Ave

Students march, walk out in solidarity for increased protection of marginalized students

Matthew Harte, Wire Reporter November 16, 2016
A student group called ‘#OurCampus’ encouraged students to walk out of class at 12:30 p.m. to participate in the event.
The Westowne Square gathering of many students and faculty standing and joining hands was important for this campus community because it was a physical and visual representation of the unity we must foster.

EDITORIAL: Marquette must stand against post-election violence and hate

November 15, 2016

Donald Trump’s presidential election victory last week seems to have already sparked acts of hatred and racism around the country, with some extremely troubling incidents occurring on college campuses. At...

Columnist Morgan Hughes writes that according to some peoples reactions to election results, her father, her childhood hero, cannot possibly be a good person because of his political views that are opposite hers.

HUGHES: People over politics: Election results need not divide us

Morgan Hughes, Columnist November 15, 2016

My dad used to work as a hunting guide on a ranch in Victor, Montana. I was 4, maybe 5 years old, and spent that summer riding shotgun in a doorless Jeep and wondering about all of the horses that occupied...

The next four years of Trumps presidency have the potential to galvanize liberals, increase levels of political participation in young voters and usher in a new golden age of activism on college campuses.

MCCARTHY: Trump’s win will galvanize progressives

Ryan McCarthy, Columnist November 15, 2016

The lines are drawn, the battle is set. For months, pundits prognosticated the complete unraveling of the Republican Party, yet it is the Democratic Party that finds itself in turmoil. Across the country,...

MUPD Profiles: Captain Jeffrey Kranz

Dean Bibens, Crime Reporter November 15, 2016

At just 17 years old, Captain Jeffrey Kranz managed to qualify for the Milwaukee Police Department. Throughout his life he had a desire to stop crime on the streets. He fulfilled that dream by becoming...

Biological sciences professor researches enzyme with energy saving potential

Biological sciences professor researches enzyme with energy saving potential

Matthew Harte, Wire Reporter November 15, 2016

A natural way to break down chemicals in the soil could lead to huge energy savings through a new process of making fertilizer. New research involving the Department of Biological Sciences  is enhancing...

College students preferred Clinton over Trump, but not over Obama

College students preferred Clinton over Trump, but not over Obama

Jackson Dufault, News Reporter November 15, 2016

A Washington Post exit poll showed college-aged voters nationwide supported Hilary Clinton over President-elect Donald Trump in the 2016 election. The exit poll showed 55 percent of voters ages 18-29...

Organization brings warmth to chemo patients inside and out

Organization brings warmth to chemo patients inside and out

Sophie Bolich, News Reporter November 15, 2016

Even in the final stages of a terminal illness, Connie Seekins took it upon herself to bring comfort and kindness to others in her same situation; sometimes the people who have it worst are also the most...

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

MUPD and MPD: Working together as a cohesive unit

Dean Bibens, Crime Reporter November 15, 2016

Since the founding of the Marquette University Police Department in May 2015, an array of changes were made to make the organization as efficient as possible. The departments work closely despite differences...

After ‘Grinchy’ 2015, Starbucks holiday cups back on nice list

After ‘Grinchy’ 2015, Starbucks holiday cups back on nice list

Sophie Bolich, News Reporter November 15, 2016

After removing holiday-themed symbols from its classic red cups in 2015, Starbucks faced rebukes from the public. The coffee company was accused by a former Arizona pastor of “hating Jesus”  and...

Marquette Responds: Peace and Protest

Marquette Responds: Peace and Protest

Rebecca Carballo, Assistant News Editor November 15, 2016

After Donald Trump was named president-elect Nov. 9th, some Marquette students celebrated the results and others coped with them. Some responded with prayer while others took to the streets to protest. Various...

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