Marquette Wire

MUSG elects new members, approves new position at last meeting of year

Rebecca Carballo, Student Government & Politics Reporter • May 4, 2016

OVP is a new executive board position. The OVP will chair an executive council including the coordinator for diversity, inclusion and social justice and the coordinator for community engagement.

McCormick to be razed, $96 million residence hall plan announced

Amy Elliot-Meisel, Managing Editor of the Marquette Tribune • May 2, 2016

Undergraduate freshman and sophomore students will be slotted for move-in to the new halls at the beginning of the 2018-'19 academic year.

John McAdams suing Marquette for its response to his role in a 2014 controversy

Natalie Wickman, Executive News Editor • May 2, 2016

At a press conference conducted by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, McAdams lawyer Rick Esenberg said a breach of contract action was filed in a Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Building lockdown wasn’t in cards for last week’s U.S. Bank robbery on campus

Jennifer Walter, Science & Technology Reporter • April 28, 2016

“When you’re dealing with a college campus, you have to consider this as a small city,” MUPD Chief Paul Mascari said.

MUPD yet to use new tasers, doesn’t regret implementing them

Ryan Patterson, Crime Reporter • April 28, 2016

No officer has had to take a taser out of its holster for potential use. This is exactly how MUPD wants it.

Get to know the first winners of the Excellence in Diversity, Inclusion faculty, staff awards

Lydia Slattery, Religion & Social Justice Reporter • April 28, 2016

Cheryl Maranto and Paul Milakovich were given these awards for their dedication to diversity and inclusiveness at Marquette.

MUSG contributes $35,000 to homecoming this fall

Rebecca Carballo, Politics & Student Government Reporter • April 28, 2016

After hearing requests to bring back homecoming, the university decided to revive the tradition.

Women’s Innovation Network hopes to create inclusive environment for female faculty

Lydia Slattery, Religion & Social Justice Reporter • April 28, 2016

Eleven women attended the meeting to help create ideas for WIN.

Student-created music app to debut at Caffrey’s Pub

Jennifer Walter, Science & Technology Reporter • April 28, 2016

The app was created for a typical bar atmosphere where suggesting songs can often be a hassle.

Search for dean of undergraduate admissions begins, position announcement to come

Tricia Lindsey, General Assignment Reporter • April 28, 2016

A search committee formed after it was announced that Jean Burke, interim dean of undergraduate admissions, will leave the position at the end of the semester.

Student at heart of McAdams controversy shares their story

Natalie Wickman, Executive News Editor • April 28, 2016

A student, who will remain anonymous, disagreed with former teaching assistant Cheryl Abbate during her Theory of Ethics philosophy class Oct. 28, 2014.

College of Nursing still searching for new dean

Alex Groth, Metro Reporter • April 28, 2016

Lisa Hanson, search committee chair and a professor in the College of Nursing, said there are specific characteristics the committee is looking for.