Marquette Wire

Students protest American Israel Public Affairs Committee as it meets in Milwaukee

Thomas Salinas, Metro Reporter • November 10, 2015

AIPAC, one of the most powerful pro-Israel lobbying advocacy in the United States, held its annual conference in Milwaukee for the first time.

Apartments mainly occupied by students sold for $6.85 million

Natalie Wickman, Executive News Editor • November 10, 2015

They were sold by Richard Wiegand, a Milwaukee developer and near west side booster.

Student Government votes to make campus tobacco-free

Sophia Boyd, Student Government & Politics Reporter • November 10, 2015

The legislation approves creating a temporary committee of students, faculty and staff who will be responsible for writing Marquette's tobacco-free campus policy by Aug. 1, 2016.

Jeb Bush Jr. speaks on campus before Milwaukee GOP debate

Michael Cummings, News Stringer • November 10, 2015

The son of the former Florida governor spoke in the Alumni Memorial Union's Henke Lounge about Jeb Bush's Mission: NEXT program and the importance of voting while young.

“Adoration is scheduled into my week” – Lovell talks faith at Ignite meeting

Gary Leverton, Higher Education Reporter • November 5, 2015

During the event, held at the Chapel of the Holy Family, Lovell said making decisions should not be about wealth, fame or power.

NROTC celebrates 75 years on campus, receives priest feedback

Gary Leverton, Higher Education Reporter • November 5, 2015

Capt. Daniel Olson, the commanding officer and professor of Naval Science, said Marquette's program, established in 1941, was the first at a Jesuit school, and is currently the largest among four NROTC programs at Jesuit universities.

How four students balance school and their own business

Brittany Carloni, General News Reporter • November 5, 2015

Kevin Brauer, a freshman in the College of Business Administration, started Upties about a year ago after he saw one of his old shirts in a pile for Goodwill.

#JesuitEducated, a marketing campaign with Marquette involvement

Julie Grace, General Assignment Reporter • November 5, 2015

Overall, the campaign is led by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.

Marquette revised Title IX policy because of new Office for Civil Rights guidelines

Clara Hatcher, Religion & Social Justice Reporter • November 5, 2015

According to the new policy, individuals reporting a sexual misconduct policy violation, known as a complainant, will now work directly with a deputy Title IX coordinator instead of being seen by a conduct board.

Professors weigh in on the benefits and disadvantages of midterms

Gary Leverton, Higher Education Reporter • November 5, 2015

Theology professor Samantha Miller said she doesn’t give out a midterm exam. Instead, she assigns three exams with smaller assignments and papers to make sure she is checking in with her students throughout the semester.

Students voice opinions on Bublr Bike location that will be chosen in coming months

Sophia Boyd, Student Government & Politics Reporter • November 5, 2015

“The hope is that in the next month or two that will be decided upon,” said Kevin Hardman, executive director of Bublr Bikes.

Student hit-and-run victim reflects on accident months later

McKenna Oxenden, Crime News Reporter • November 5, 2015

Lijung Chen was involved in a hit and run accident at the intersection of 16th and Wells last January that left her in the Intensive Care Unit for over four days after suffering a traumatic brain injury.