Prayer service addresses racial injustices at Marquette
Benjamin Wells, Assistant News Editor
September 12, 2020
Lovell said Marquette has failed to address issues related to racial injustice, change must be done and racism cannot be tolerated on Marquette's campus.
Fully online option not available for some engineering students
Alexa Jurado, Assistant News Editor
September 8, 2020
"The Opus College of Engineering feels strongly that a transformational educational experience requires an in-person presence," an email to students said.
Late Night Marquette honors Chadwick Boseman
Skyler Chun, Executive A&E Editor
September 8, 2020
Boseman was known for his roles as King T'Challa in Marvel's "Black Panther," Jackie Robinson in "42" and Stormin' Norman in "Da 5 Bloods."
University launches new COVID-19 dashboard
Benjamin Wells, Assistant News Editor
September 8, 2020
As of Sept. 7, there are 23 COVID-19 cases on campus. Four are faculty/staff members and 19 are students.
University offers guidance for COVID-19 related scenarios
Natalija Mileusnic, News Reporter
September 8, 2020
“The university has prepared us to address students not wearing masks, etc. ... We all hope people will follow the policies,” Marilyn Frenn, a professor of nursing, said in an email.
Webinar addresses dismantling racism through empowerment, servant leadership
Shir Bloch, Executive News Editor
September 8, 2020
The webinar followed the June 17 virtual town hall on racial injustice, where University President Michael Lovell announced the creation of a President’s Commission on Racial Equity in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Educational Opportunity Program.
Helfaer Theatre lit up red for project Red Alert Restart
Benjamin Wells, Assistant News Editor
September 8, 2020
Red Alert Restart is also pushing the continuation and expansion of unemployment benefits given through the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
Student ambassadors educate on coronavirus protocols
Shir Bloch, Executive News Editor
September 8, 2020
The Make The Difference Ambassador program was created this year, building on peer education as they staff campus in groups to promote COVID-19 safety and education.
Students work to promote change at Marquette
Matthew Choate, News Reporter
September 8, 2020
Grace Alvarez, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, is working to promote change at Marquette.
Research project tracks, collects data of political issues most important to voters
Joseph Beaird, Audio News Producer
September 4, 2020
Emma Hazeltine, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences and member of the Elecurator project team, said the goal of the project is not to persuade anyone’s political opinion, but to inform them of what different candidates are saying.
University hires Black counselor, takes steps to increase diversity among students
Alexa Jurado, Assistant News Editor
September 3, 2020
Beginning fall 2021, the university will add 40 four-year, full-tuition scholarships every year for graduating seniors from high schools around the City of Milwaukee.
Academic Senate meets virtually to reflect on campus reopening
Shir Bloch, Executive News Editor
September 1, 2020
The University Academic Senate met Monday to review the fall semester's COVID-19 procedures.
Twenty-two positive student cases of COVID-19 were reported Friday, according to the Marquette coronavirus dashboard. This is the highest single-day increase the campus has...
The decision came after numerous social media posts documented students in the space not wearing masks or social distancing, according to an email sent to residents of Eckstein and Wells halls by Eckstein Residence Hall director Grace Konyar.
Students on the Marquette campus must better adhere to health guidelines set forth by the university and city, state and federal health officials.
