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Podcast: Columnists Hughes, McCarthy discuss Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate

Morgan Hughes, Ryan McCarthy and Michael Cummings October 7, 2016

Assistant Opinions Editor Mike Cummings moderates discussion on Tuesday night's vice presidential debate between Governor Mike Pence and Senator Tim Kaine. Columnists Ryan McCarthy and Morgan Hughes analyze...

Students and faculty respond to Hispanic initiative

Students and faculty respond to Hispanic initiative

Kristina Lazzara, News Reporter October 4, 2016
The current Hispanic population on campus is 9.5 percent. Black has been meeting with the Spanish-teaching faculty over the past few weeks to discuss improving campus diversity, and several students and faculty shared their thoughts on the topic.
The Bublr bikes are popular among students looking to quickly and easily get around.

Marquette Bublr bike station fifth-most used in Milwaukee

Abby Ng, News Reporter October 4, 2016
Bublr Bikes is Milwaukee’s bike sharing company which offers bicycles that can be rented and returned at any Bublr Bike station. Since the Bublr Bike station on 16th and Wells was installed in April, 2,609 rides have originated from the station, making it the 5th most used station out of the 39 total stations in Milwaukee.
Wakerly Lab receives updates, more to come

Wakerly Lab receives updates, more to come

Kristina Lazzara, News Reporter October 4, 2016
The lab now boasts raised ceilings, beanbag chairs, projection walls, new iMacs, virtual-reality gaming and even a 3D printer. More additions to the lab are coming throughout the semester.
How the MUPD alert system works

How the MUPD alert system works

Dean Bibens, Crime & Safety Reporter October 4, 2016
Robberies are one of the most common occurrences on Marquette's campus. Over the past three years, there have been 31 reported robberies, off-campus and on public property combined.
High participation anticipated for Homecoming

High participation anticipated for Homecoming

Abby Ng, News Reporter October 4, 2016
The last Homecoming was in 1993, but the tradition was revived by the university and Marquette Student Government due to popular demand.
Marquette releases report on water and manufacturing

Marquette releases report on water and manufacturing

Jackson Dufault, News Reporter October 4, 2016
Dr. Carmel Ruffolo, the Associate Vice President for the Office of Research and Innovation, who served as an advisor to the EMCP board, said this report helped Marquette take a ‘national lead’ on water issues. Ruffolo emphasized the importance of water for industrial products.
Study ranking MU last in campus sexual health omits important details

Study ranking MU last in campus sexual health omits important details

Michael Cummings, Assistant Opinions Editor October 4, 2016
On Aug. 28, an online magazine called Motherboard, a branch of Vice News, published the results of the study and Marquette's new sexual health rating circulated around campus.

Marquette holds vigil for Jake Kaufmann

Matthew Harte, News Reporter September 30, 2016
“This is simply to remember Jacob, to tell stories and to share our experiences,” Anderson said. “This is our Marquette chance to talk with one another about Jacob.”
Trump campaigns in Waukesha for Wisconsin vote

Trump campaigns in Waukesha for Wisconsin vote

Catie Petralia, News Reporter September 29, 2016
The crowd burst out into a spontaneous “USA” chant four times throughout the event. Eight speakers opened the rally, including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Milwaukee Country Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr. and former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson.
MU ranked 86 nationally again; business programs ranked in top 25

MU ranked 86 nationally again; business programs ranked in top 25

Kevin Edgeworth, News Reporter September 28, 2016
On its website,U.S. News says it determines the rankings through a mixture of graduation and retention rates, reputation assessment, faculty resources, class size and student selectivity.
Strict party affiliation and blind adherence to ideologies have  created a volatile political environment.

HUGHES: Party loyalty misleads, misrepresents public

Morgan Hughes, Columnist September 27, 2016

My grandma defends the sanctity of a family meal with the decree, "We don't talk about politics at the dinner table." I know this rule is less about maintaining civility, and more about protecting...

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