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Eric Hovde continued to say there were "troubling issues" with absentee ballots in Milwaukee, a claim which Democrats, Republicans and nonpartisan election leaders all refuted.

Hovde concedes Senate election to Baldwin

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • November 19, 2024
Wisconsin Republican and Senate candidate Eric Hovde officially conceded the election to the incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin on Monday, after previously refusing to do so.
Attendees sat at tables with fellow students and a trained facilitator who led conversations during the meal.

Vegetarian dinner sparks faith discussion

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter • November 19, 2024
Students across various religious affiliations united Monday evening in the Alumni Memorial Union Lunda Room to share a meal and how faith and empathy interact in their lives.
Lance Spaude graduated from Marquette Law School in 2016 and currently represents UFC fighters in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of Lance Spaude.

Q&A with Marquette Law alum Lance Spaude

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • November 17, 2024
The Marquette Wire had the opportunity to sit down with Marquette University Law School alumnus Lance Spaude, who works as a UFC agent for Iridium Sports Agency in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Patricia Goodson has provided tours of the St. Joan of Arc Chapel for 35 years.

Guide gives 35 years of chapel tours

Bridget Lisle, News Reporter • November 17, 2024
Living on the South side of Milwaukee in the '70s, Patricia Goodson decided to walk near Marquette's campus, where she had never been before.
Eric Hovde lost the Wisconsin Senate race to the incumbent Tammy Baldwin by a margin of 28,958 votes. Photo courtesy of Press Team Hovde.

Hovde considering recount, not conceding yet

Bridget Lisle, News Reporter • November 16, 2024
One day after Donald Trump was deemed the next U.S. President, the Wisconsin campaign that had garnered attention from all over the country was called by the Associated Press, resulting in Tammy Baldwin becoming the Democratic winner of the swing state's Senate race.
The birthday party for Father Arrupe featured an assortment of snacks, drinks and desserts.

Arrupe Center celebrates its namesake

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • November 16, 2024
Hung above the door to the Arrupe Center for Community Service and Social Responsibility on Thursday evening was a banner reading “Happy Birthday,” signaling an invitation for students to join the party inside.
Noelle Brigden used her passion for weightlifting to make a difference in the lives of others. Photo courtesy of Noelle Brigden.

One poli-sci professor’s unique path to MU

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter • November 15, 2024
Marquette political science professor Noelle Brigden is no ordinary teacher.
(From left to right) Eric Lai, Gary Ruvkun, Victor Ambros and Allison Abbott attended the 2012 MicroRNA Symposium together. Photo courtesy of Allison Abbott.

Marquette ties to 2024 Nobel Prize winners

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • November 15, 2024
In 1993, Victor Ambros made a pioneering discovery in biology, uncovering microRNA, a genetic material that guides protein production.
Marquette students and faculty held signs and gave speeches outside of Zilber Hall advocating for the necessity of a union.

Students and staff unite for union protest

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor • November 14, 2024
On Friday, Nov. 8, members of Marquette faculty and students gathered outside of Zilber Hall to show their dissatisfaction with a decision made by the Marquette administration.
The Backpack Program is an on-campus food pantry that provides essential items such as food and toiletries to Marquette students who have difficulties affording groceries.

Thanksgiving turkey drive for those in need

Ellie Golko • November 14, 2024
Millions of Americans are suffering from hunger this Thanksgiving season, but the Backpack Program is aiming to "be the difference" with their annual Turkey Drive, which runs through this Friday.
John Thune beat out Texas Senator John Cornyn and Florida Senator Rick Scott to secure the job. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Washington Weekly: McConnell’s successor selected

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter • November 13, 2024
South Dakota Senator and current Republican Whip John Thune was elected to replace Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell as leader of the Senate Republican Conference on Wednesday.
A series of nationwide racist text messages has made its way to the phones of Milwaukee residents.

Racist messages make appearance in MKE

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter • November 13, 2024
Racist text messages have been received by Black Americans, including school and college students, in at least 32 states including Wisconsin since the results of the election.
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