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Net property for the campus, including buildings and equipment, increased due to recent construction projects. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Marquette’s financial year in review

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • December 26, 2024
Marquette University’s recently-released annual report for 2023-24 is split into reviewing the fiscal year through the lens of successes both on-campus and in the community and reviewing the institution’s financial statements.
Walker's Pint hosts game-day events for all Wisconsin sports teams.

‘Be Nice or Leave’: Walker’s Pint’s legacy

Clara Lebrón and Miranda Herbele • December 24, 2024
Walker's Pint, the only lesbian bar left in Wisconsin, continues to foster community as spaces like it become harder to find.
Marquette's very own Santa Claus spends his weeks walking around campus and attending various events for clubs and organizations. Photo courtesy of Thomas Shomer.

Marquette Santa relieves students’ stress

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter • December 23, 2024
‘Twas the season of finals, when all through the campus, not a student was stirring, nor even a teacher.
Brady Street has an annual Festivus party in early December where the bars host the airing of grievances, feats of strength, live music and a holiday market. Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Festivus holiday makes its way to Milwaukee

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter • December 20, 2024
Are you tired of the commercial season of Christmas and feel like a humbug? Perhaps consider exploring a new tradition and celebrate Festivus right here in Milwaukee or bring the spirit to your home. 
The busiest time of year for air travel takes place during the winter holidays. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

This season’s tips for holiday travelers

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter • December 18, 2024
The holiday season is the busiest time of year for air travel.
Christine Little works to reduce food waste, engage in hunger relief in the Milwaukee community and create nutritious meals for Marquette students in need.

Christine Little’s impact is anything but small

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • December 16, 2024
Tucked away to the left of the Mashuda Hall front doors, down a dark and desolate driveway, is the entrance to the Neighborhood Kitchen. A buzzer hangs on the wall next to the door for any visitors or volunteers looking to enter.
Fuel Café 5th St. is located in Walker's Point and offers classic American cuisine, beer and coffee, paired with motorcycle paraphernalia. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Milwaukee motorcyclist café nationally ranked

Ellie Golko • December 13, 2024
Coffee shops and motorcycles are two niches without a lot of overlapping interest. However, they coexist in biker-friendly coffee shops around the country, like Milwaukee’s very own Fuel Café 5th St. It was recently named the seventh-best café for motorcyclists in the United States. 
On Dec. 9, updates regarding the recent vote of no-confidence, workload changes and program cuts were presented. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Academic Senate updates: Vote of no-confidence, program cuts and more

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor • December 12, 2024
Updates regarding the recent vote of no-confidence, workload changes and program cuts were presented at the University Academic Senate meeting Dec. 9. Here is what to know.
Nighttime Snacks on the Bridge is a series that aims to support students during finals week. Photo courtesy of @marquetteraynor Instagram.

Snacks on the Bridge to support students

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • December 9, 2024
As students feel the pressures of finals week Dec. 9-13, they will be able to find snacks and support at Raynor Library Monday and Tuesday evening, thanks to a series titled Nighttime Snacks on the Bridge.
From Dec. 9-14, there will be bins located in the lobby of each residence hall where students can donate food items.

Backpack Program to hold final food drive of fall semester

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • December 7, 2024
As students file out of residence halls and apartments in the coming week, they have an opportunity to donate any unopened, unexpired non-perishable food items to the Backpack Program, Marquette University's on-campus food pantry for students.
Graduate students and undergraduates should be prepared to take some finals outside of their regular class times.

Finals week set to conclude fall semester

Bridget Lisle, News Reporter • December 6, 2024
As the fall semester comes to a close, final exam schedules are being released.
Marquette's newly-lit Christmas tree stands tall in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel's Gratitude Garden.

Community congregates for Christmas tree lighting

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter • December 5, 2024
Despite the freezing temperatures in Milwaukee, hundreds of students and faculty members gathered around the St. Joan of Arc Chapel Tuesday night to witness the annual lighting of Marquette's Christmas tree.
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