Marquette Wire

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

MU hires new sustainability coordinator and adds environmental studies major

Kevin Edgeworth, News Reporter • September 13, 2016

Marquette’s first full-time campus sustainability coordinator Brent Ribble began work this July. His job, Ribble said, includes coordinating and advancing the university’s sustainability efforts.

IRS Phone Scam: International students targeted

Dean Bibens, Crime Reporter • September 13, 2016

Students were told by the individuals that they owe the IRS money and if they don't give them all of their personal information, the students will be tracked down and arrested.

Slain MU alum James Foley to be honored in media hall of fame

Kevin Edgeworth, News Reporter • September 13, 2016

Foley, a 1996 graduate, was captured while working as a freelance journalist covering the Syrian Civil War in 2012. He was executed in Aug. 19, 2014 by Islamic militants.

Marquette University’s September 11 Commemorative Ceremony

September 12, 2016

Guest speaker Colonel Shawn Gaffney, 128th Air Refueling Wing Mission Support Group Commander, spoke outside Raynor Memorial Library Friday for Marquette University's September 11 ceremony.

Sobelmans reopened, liquor license pending

Rebecca Carballo and Devi Shastri • September 6, 2016

“This prick is a county employee who barely puts in eight hours a day, five days a week. When he’s sleeping in late, I’m up early, running around opening up three restaurants making sure staff is all ready to go.”