Marquette Wire

Student government passes Bublr Bikes, reintroduces amendment on SOF appeals

Sophia Boyd, Student Government & Politics Reporter • October 15, 2015

The Marquette Student Government Senate voted 24-0 on legislation to bring Bublr Bikes to campus while a former amendment about student organization appeals was brought up for another debate and vote. Bublr...

James Foley’s parents attend remembrance Mass, procession to AMU

Sophia Boyd, Student Government & Politics Reporter • October 12, 2015

The Liturgical Choir and a crowd of more than 100 from the Mass followed and sang in unison, “we are marching in the light of God.”

The Rev. Jim Flaherty appointed new Gesu pastor

Natalie Wickman, Executive News Editor • October 12, 2015

The appointment, done by the Milwaukee Archdiocese's Archbishop Jerome Listecki, was announced at Gesu masses during the Oct. 9-11 weekend.

Bystander intervention training teaches sophomores throughout October

Maredithe Meyer, Health Reporter • October 8, 2015

“Bystander intervention training is a life skill,” Marquette Police Department Lieutenant Jill Weisensel said.

Throwback: student government provided peer advising in the ’80s

Gary Leverton, Higher Education Reporter • October 8, 2015

According to a Marquette Tribune article from Nov. 5, 1987, Associated Students of Marquette University (MUSG's former name) set up the program.

Removing McCormick Hall strongly suggested at master plan meeting

Thomas Salinas, Metro Reporter • October 8, 2015

Over 200 members of the Marquette community provided input on what construction projects and renovations they think the master plan should include. The finalized master plan is slated to be done by fall 2016.

Youth Empowered in the Struggle working to create scholarship for undocumented students

Clara Hatcher, Religion and Social Justice Reporter • October 8, 2015

Sanchez said immigrant youth are often affected by tuition costs.

Schroeder residents not reimbursed by Marquette for flood damage

Patrick Thomas, Investigative Reporter • October 8, 2015

Despite hundreds of dollars in damages, Schroeder Hall residents won't receive insurance claims from Marquette.

MUSG Senate to vote on bringing Bublr rental bikes to campus

Sophia Boyd, Student Government & Politics Reporter • October 8, 2015

After numerous meetings with Associate Vice President of Finance and University Architect Lora Strigens and Bublr Executive Director Kevin Hartman, MUSG is moving forward to introduce another transportation option for students.

Marquette Police Department considers preparing university in case of campus shooting

McKenna Oxenden, Crime Reporter • October 8, 2015

MUPD urged students, faculty and members of the community to not feel panicked about dangerous situations.

Students disappointed over College of Professional Studies elimination

Gary Leverton, Higher Education Reporter • October 8, 2015

Students in the College of Professional Studies reacted negatively to the university's decision to eliminate their college starting in fall 2016. “It was one of the most profound and life-changing...

Audiology clinic providing free services, opportunities to work for graduate credit

Maredithe Meyer, Health Reporter • October 8, 2015

The clinic re-opened after the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology temporarily discontinued its operations when Edward Korabic, the previous director, retired in 2014.