Marquette Wire

University offers free flu shots to full-time students and employees

Kristina Lazzara, News Reporter • September 20, 2016

This year, Marquette is offering the flu vaccine free through different clinics around campus for full-time undergraduate students and employees. For anyone else, a vaccine is $25.

Al’s Run tops one million dollars for hospital: Participants share stories

Sophie Bolich, News Reporter • September 20, 2016

Monica Geiser, a freshman in the College of Health Sciences, ran Al’s run for the first time this year in support of her cousin, who had leukemia and was treated at Children’s Hospital.

Kognito At Risk launched to help with suicide prevention

Jackson Dufault, News Reporter • September 20, 2016

One of the initiatives is called the Kognito At Risk program, an online platform raising awareness for suicide prevention tactics.

New donation furthers goal of hands-on learning at Machine Design Lab

Matthew Harte, Science & Technology Reporter • September 20, 2016

Nagurka said he immediately realized the department needed industry guidance to create the lab. The department received input and donations from local companies like David’s 4 Speeds and Milwaukee Tool. Nagurka worked with the Department of Engineering’s industrial advisory board to make the plan a reality.

Marquette raising awareness for sexual assault

Jackson Dufault, News Reporter • September 20, 2016

Sara Johnson, the Director of the Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Program, is working closely on TAKES ACTION Model. It is a policy that encourages students to be able to recognize signs of possibly dangerous situations, is exemplified by the Bystander Training that sophomores will be taking this month.

EDITORIAL: Register early, vote often

September 13, 2016

For the majority of Marquette students, the Nov. 8 election will be their first time voting for President of the United States. This is an exciting and important duty that we are fortunate to have in this...

Marquette University Press celebrates 100 years

Brittany Carloni, Projects Reporter • September 13, 2016

The Marquette University Press, founded in 1916, publishes academic lectures, books and series related to philosophy, theology, history and other subjects. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the press. At the same time, Tallon, who has directed the press since taking over in 1992, is preparing to retire almost 25 years after rescuing the press.

Crisis Intervention Training helps MUPD deal with stressful scenarios

Dean Bibens, Crime Reporter • September 13, 2016

The Marquette University Police Department receives special training to help diffuse situations like the one that occurred Aug. 29.

Pi Beta Phi Sorority facing possible suspension

Jackson Dufault, News Reporter • September 13, 2016

The Division of Student Affairs called a hearing to review the apparent infractions made by the sorority and determine if punishment is necessary.

Professors know more about cheating than students may think

Jackson Dufault, News Reporter • September 13, 2016

According to the university’s Academic Misconduct Policy, getting caught cheating can result in a variety of consequences. The most severe consequence is being completely removed from the university. Actions considered as cheating can range from cheating off someone else’s exam, to committing blatant academic fraud.

The Wire Explains: Voter registration

Alex Groth, Projects Reporter • September 13, 2016

While students can register to vote at the polls on Election Day, early registration is also available by mail, special registration deputy or at their municipal clerk's office.

Sobelmans donates to charities affiliated with the university after reopening

Rebecca Carballo, Assistant News Editor • September 13, 2016

After reopening, Sobelmans looks to give back to the community by donating $1 for each burger sold to a charitable organization