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The panelists included Julia Azari, Robert Wheeler, Noelle Brigden, Louise Cainkar and Ben Pladek.

Panelist professors speak at ‘Current Threats to Universities and Democracy’ event

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor May 7, 2025
Higher education is facing threats from the Trump administration in the form of cuts to research funding, changes to the status of international students and more executive orders which have affected various universities across the nation. 
Aside from primarily working with local children ages 0-3 years, the 414 Fellows also participate in community days of service around Milwaukee. Photo courtesy of the 414 Fellows.

Wisconsin has been rocked by DOGE cuts to AmeriCorps. Here’s how Milwaukee programs like 414 Fellows are feeling the devastation.

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor May 6, 2025
Jess Verdejo sent out an email on April 28 letting Marquette University's 414 Fellows that their program had been paused effective immediately due to a federal funding decision.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper hosted its 30th annual Spring Cleanup on April 26, where volunteers tended to local waterways.

“Protect what you love”: Milwaukee Riverkeeper celebrates 30th Spring Cleanup

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter May 5, 2025
Milwaukee Riverkeeper celebrated three decades of local cleanup efforts on April 26 with its 30th annual Spring Cleanup. The cleanup took place at over 100 locations in the greater Milwaukee area, where volunteers gave their time to tend to the local waterways.
The night ended with all performers gathering onstage to celebrate the efforts they made to bring light to a heavy topic. 

Denim Day Showcase raises awareness about sexual assault affecting LGBTQ+ community

Ellie Golko, News Reporter May 3, 2025
Drag Queens, A cappella, poetry and more took over the Weasler Auditorium on April 30 as a part of the Denim Day Showcase.
Kimo Ah Yun gives his inaugural address April 29.

Highlights from University President Kimo Ah Yun’s inaugural address

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor May 1, 2025

University President Kimo Ah Yun was inaugurated April 29 at the Al McGuire Center after being named Marquette's 25th president in November of 2024. The theme of the inauguration was “Open your heart....

The MUSG Senate has passed resolutions supporting three specific initiatives on campus. Marquette Wire stock photo.

MUSG continues improvement initiatives

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter April 30, 2025
Marquette University Student Government is continuing their efforts to invest their nearly $900,000 budget surplus into various improvement initiatives around the Marquette campus through the “Omnibus Projects."
Protestors gathered on the northeast corner of 12th Street and Wisconsin Avenue during Ah Yun's inauguration.

Pro-union protesters take a stand outside MU President Kimo Ah Yun’s inauguration

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor April 29, 2025
Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun's April 29 presidential inauguration was full of pomp and circumstance — and protest.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Trump announces list of “non-tariff cheating”

JJ Vander Loop, News Reporter April 29, 2025
President Donald Trump recently clarified some of his administration's tariff objectives through a list indicating ways in which countries are “non-tariff cheating." The administration argues that these forms of "cheating" allow other countries to gain unfair advantages in international trade. 
Lovell fulfilled almost all of his inaugural promises.

Marquette Wire stock photo.

A look at Michael Lovell’s presidency: What inaugural promises were fulfilled?

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor April 29, 2025
Kimo Ah Yun is being inaugurated as Marquette's 25th university president April 29. He'll move into the presidency with promises for the kind of university he wants to create — similarly to dozens of university leaders before him.
Ah Yun sat down for an interview in the Marquette Wire studio to discuss a variety of topics before his inauguration.

EXCLUSIVE: Marquette President Kimo Ah Yun sits down with the Wire prior to inauguration

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor April 26, 2025
Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun will officially be sworn into his role the morning of April 29. He previously served as acting president before being named the university's 25th president on November 20.
Hands Off! protesters, led by Mike Van Someren, gathered in the Village Green where they acquired a permit to assemble.

‘It’s Main Street versus Wall Street’: How the historically red city of Oconomowoc is taking a stand against Donald Trump and Elon Musk

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor April 25, 2025
Hundreds of protesters took to the sidewalks of downtown Oconomowoc the morning of April 19, wearing political attire, carrying colorful homemade signs and hoisting large flags for passersby to see.
Molly Beardsley creates a variety of t-shirts, some which were available for purchase at the Marquette Night Market.

Marquette Night Market offers entertainment, shopping and free food for students

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor April 24, 2025
Upon entering the Weasler Theatre parking lot, attendees were met with music, student vendors and food trucks.
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