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A Marquette Latin class attempts to decipher mysterious writing on a tomb in the Joan of Arc Chapel.

St. Joan of Arc Chapel tombstone etchings investigated

Jennifer Walter October 29, 2015
John Chojnacki, a tour guide at the Chapel, said it is the tombstone of Michelle Sautereau.
The Yik Yak app, an anonymous social media app similar to Twitter, attracted attention after a student at Pennsylvania State University was arrested for making a threatening comment.

Student government’s Take Back the Yak initiative discourages cruel behavior

Dana Warren October 29, 2015
However, while the campaign may have been setup by MUSG, it is first and foremost a peer-led effort.
Photo by Maryam Tunio/maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Honors program funds eight student tutors for writing

Brittany Carloni, General Assignment Reporter October 29, 2015
Students interested in being tutors must take ENGL 4230 during the spring 2016 semester. The tutors will be part of the course-embedded tutors program done through the university's Norman H. Ott Memorial Writing Center.
Marquette ranks near middle for student debt among peer institutions

Marquette ranks near middle for student debt among peer institutions

Patrick Thomas, Investigative Reporter October 29, 2015
Data from the Department of Education puts MU in the middle of the pack when it comes to student debt.
Diversity advocate training opened up to students

Diversity advocate training opened up to students

Sophia Boyd, Student Government & Politics Reporter October 29, 2015
The university's diversity advocate training began in 2007 to teach faculty and staff about raising awareness on diversity issues. The curriculum changed last year from a two-hour orientation to two five-hour sessions each.
Joseph Cirincione spoke to around 40 members of the Marquette community about the Iran nuclear deal Tuesday. Photo by Nolan Bollier/ nolan.bollier@marquette.edu

Peacemaker visits Marquette to discuss Iran nuclear deal

Thomas Salinas, Metro Reporter October 29, 2015
Cirincione presented “The Policy and Politics of the Iran Nuclear Agreement: An Inside Look at the Deal and What Happens Next” to around 40 audience members, many of them students. He is also president of the Ploughshares Fund, a global security and public grant-making foundation focused on nuclear weapons policy and conflict resolution.
MUSG Senate planned to vote on the amendment Oct. 26 before Vrana decided to pull it. Photo by Yue Yin/ yue.yin@marquette.edu

MUSG senator pulls amendment on student organization funding

Sophia Boyd, Student Government & Politics Reporter October 29, 2015
Last spring, the Senate’s power to potentially deny a budget committee’s decision regarding SOF appeals was revoked. This action was a result of an overlap between Senate meetings and funding deadlines. Without the Senate’s ability to have a final vote on appeals, student organizations were relieved from planning events more than seven months in advance before they applied for funding.
The university announced an increase of $1,330 for tuition during the 2017-2018 academic school year Jan. 23.

Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion to streamline efforts

Thomas Salinas, Metro Reporter October 29, 2015
Its responsibilities include keeping an eye on all diversity and inclusion activities and making progress. It will also encourage different groups to join forces so they can make a bigger impact.
Harp and Shamrock and the Avenues West building on the corner of 21st and Wells. Harp and Shamrock owner Aldo Tase said the presence of MUPD has been positive for his business.

Near West Side Partners, Milwaukee County create $1.6 million development fund

Julie Grace, General Assignment Reporter October 29, 2015

Near West Side Partners, Inc. joined with Milwaukee County to create a $1.6 million Economic Development Fund for attracting new private sector investment in Marquette's campus and the surrounding areas. NWSP...

Photo by Matthew Serafin /matthew.serafin@marquette.edu

First MED Talk dissects aspects of women’s health

Maredithe Meyer, Health Reporter October 28, 2015
The panelists spoke about topics including pregnancy, women’s mental health, sexual assault and rape.
Photo by Maryam Tunio /maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Sobelman’s may franchise, expand nationally

Natalie Wickman, Executive News Editor October 28, 2015
The restaurant, located in Milwaukee and Mequon, has been around for 16 years.
Roy Norton speaks to Marquette students and faculty. Photo by Maryam Tunio /maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Canadian Consulate member talks American, Canadian trade

Maredithe Meyer, Health Reporter October 27, 2015
Norton's visit, hosted by the College of Business Administration, marks the first time that the Canadian consulate in Chicago, where he is stationed, has connected with Marquette.
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