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Harak cooks JUSTICE soup

Tim Horneman • September 23, 2003

Using images of injured and killed Iraqis — as well as his own experiences in Iraq — the Rev. Simon Harak told an audience why he believes that the war in Iraq did not help the Iraqis at all.
Harak, a former professor at Fairfield University,...

Coal plant expansion ignites debate

matt.nash@marquette.edu • September 23, 2003

A proposed expansion of the Oak Creek Power Plant, set to be decided by Wisconsin's Public Service Commission by Nov. 10, sparked debate at public hearings last week.
Thad Nation, spokesman for WE Energies, said the current plant, which has four units,...

Al construction soils Cobeen

Jackie Palank • September 23, 2003

The $31 million price tag was not the only cost to build the Al McGuire Center. Design-builder Opus North had to take extra steps to ensure the safety of residents at nearby Cobeen Hall during construction of the 117,400 square foot athletic facility.
A...

Few vote for MUSG Senators

Tim Horneman • September 23, 2003

Students elected 14 representatives Thursday from residence halls and off-campus in the Marquette Student Government elections.
The total number of votes submitted was 599, but 55 of those were invalid because of wrong MarquetteCard, voting in the wrong...

Sheen mean on social work

September 18, 2003

Sheen, an award-winning actor, director and producer and currently a cast member of the Emmy Award winning NBC television drama, "The West Wing," in which he portrays President Josiah Bartlet, will speak at the dedication of the Raynor Library on Friday....

Actor activist to unveil Raynor

Lydia Cox • September 18, 2003

The new library features state-of-the art technology, improved study areas and comfortable amenities, said Dean of Libraries Nicholas Burckel.
"The Raynor merges conventional library resources with innovative technology to create a library complex that...

Writing center moves

Meg Lavery • September 18, 2003

The old facility used to be a residence hall and was not specific to the needs of the staff and students, said Writing Center director Paula Gillespie.
Senior Sheila Keane, a tutor at the Writing Center, said the atmosphere of the old location turned a...

Campus pride flies high

September 16, 2003

A dedication for the flags took place last Thursday, a day that was chosen to commemorate the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York.
"We are standing here today to recognize all of the men and women who lost their lives two years...

Sexual Tension

Susan Haarman • September 16, 2003

As a Jesuit Catholic campus, Marquette has the challenge of standing by its Catholic identity and supporting its homosexual students. Two resources lie in the Gay/Straight Alliance and the Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual support groups that are run through...

MU Late Nite gets a boost

September 16, 2003

New to the Tribune

Starting at 10 p.m. and going until 1 a.m. on Aug. 28, the Alumni Memorial Union, Union Sports Annex, and Rec. Center were filled with students checking out this year's start of Late Night Programming.
The program featured a variety...

Technology can create distraction in classrooms

Allison Janda • September 11, 2003

While this is not a rampant concern, some professors are witness to the growing trend.
English teaching assistant Nicholas Behm has not had first-hand experience with distracted students, but said some of his colleagues have.
"I've heard teachers who...

Azerbaijan

Anna Kwidzinska • September 11, 2003

"Old, tired, hunched over, sad-looking — drooling," Dasney said of the Pope. "However, at the same time, still powerful, commanding, dedicated and determined to carry on. Professional. Holy."
Dasney traveled to Azerbaijan on a Fulbright Grant for...

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