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Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

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Civic Dialogues program hosts a variety of events with the goal of facilitating healthy and open communication. 

Civic Dialogues facilitates communication

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor • December 4, 2024
Marquette University's Civic Dialogues program hosts a variety of events, all with the goal of facilitating healthy and open communication between people with different beliefs. 
Marquette was ranked as the third best mid-sized college in the Midwest, just behind the University of Notre Dame and Washington University in St. Louis.

A great space to call your place: Marquette ranked third-best in Midwest

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter • December 3, 2024
Marquette University has reason to celebrate as it has secured esteemed ranking spots both across the Midwest and nationally, according to the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings.
The Joan of Arc Chapel was incorporated into Marquette's new commercial, as well as some newer spaces on campus.

New commercial encourages ‘connections’

Ellie Golko • December 2, 2024
As fans of the Marquette men’s basketball team flock to Fiserv Forum to watch the Golden Eagles play, they are met with a brand-new commercial for the university on the Jumbotron.
Renovation images and updates can be found on the parish's website. Photo courtesy of Gesu Parish.

Church of the Gesu aging with style

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter • December 1, 2024
The weekly Sunday visit to the Church of the Gesu is going to look different for Marquette students and community members as Mass moves to the lower church to allow for renovations in the main upper church.
Patrick Johnson will be leading a project to map out the entirety of the local news ecosystem in the state of Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of Marquette University.

Marquette’s newest endeavor in journalism

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter • November 30, 2024
Marquette University will be at the forefront of local journalism research in the coming months.
Marquette students got a teaser of what a Wisconsin winter looks like with a blanket of snow this past Thursday.

Wisconsin’s 2024 winter weather outlook

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • November 29, 2024
The winter spanning 2024-25 is projected to bring an above average intensity to Wisconsin and the city of Milwaukee, as dictated by the fairly weak La Niña pattern that is expected to fall on North America.
Attendees gathered for the Thanksgiving Celebration of Unity and Traditions. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

Chinese Chamber of Commerce celebrates culture, Thanksgiving traditions

Mikey Severson, Sports Reporter • November 28, 2024
Through fellowship, food and fostered relationships, the Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce allows vendors and members of various cultures and walks of life to build meaningful connections with each other through the spirit of the holidays.
T-shirts with the same turquoise hue and yellow geometric pattern that the men’s basketball team will wear on Nov. 30 have been displayed front and center at the Marquette Spirit Shop since Nov. 1.

New N7 shirt honors Native American heritage

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • November 27, 2024
The Marquette men’s basketball players will look a bit different to fans on Nov. 30, donning a vibrant turquoise jersey and warmup shirt instead of their typical navy and gold.
Ah Yun hosted a press conference in the Alumni Memorial Union to address the Marquette Community.

Takeaways from exclusive interview with newly announced President Kimo Ah Yun

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor • November 26, 2024
After Kimo Ah Yun was announced the 25th president of Marquette University, the Wire was able to sit down with him after his press conference Wednesday Nov. 20 to talk about issues facing campus.
The vote comes amid growing concerns from faculty about communication with administration.

Marquette faculty vote no-confidence in university leadership

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor • November 26, 2024

Marquette University Academic Senate voted no-confidence in the Executive Leadership Team which includes University President Kimo Ah Yun and Chief Operating Officer Joel Pogodzinski Monday in a special...

Kate Kelly runs @thegirlthatcooksmu on Instagram, where she curates home cooked meals for students who are craving comfort food. Photo courtesy of Kate Kelly.

Cooking up comfort cravings for a cause

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • November 25, 2024
When Kate Kelly was temporarily forced to stop working due to a stress fracture in her femur, she was likely not expecting the injury to open up new possibilities for her regarding her passion for cooking.
The Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility is nearing its opening on Jan. 13, in time for the spring semester.

New wellness and rec facility set to open for spring semester

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • November 23, 2024
The view of Clybourn Street from Interstate 94 has a new addition, as the southeast facade of the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility shimmers with tiles brought to life by the wind and sunlight that hits the building.
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