Faculty, staff host press conference in response to university proposed layoffs
Alexa Jurado, Assistant News Editor
September 30, 2020
"Marquette is no longer an educational institution. It has become a hedge fund with a tuition revenue stream," Kizuk said.
First presidential debate turns to heated remarks and chaos
Benjamin Wells, Assistant News Editor
September 30, 2020
The debate was originally planned to be held at the University of Notre Dame's campus but was moved to Cleveland, Ohio after the university withdrew its bid to host after citing health concerns related to the coronavirus.
Virtual town hall discusses Cobeen Hall quarantine and COVID-19 response
Megan Woolard, News Reporter
September 29, 2020
The university is looking forward toward spring break and opportunities to limit transmission during that time.
University reacts to Breonna Taylor verdict
Benjamin Wells, Assistant News Editor
September 29, 2020
The protest, which was organized by Black Student Council, started in front of the Alumni Memorial Union. Black Student Council leaders spoke about the recent verdict and their own personal struggles toward achieving racial justice in the world.
Marquette commissions new mural on Varsity Theatre
Matthew Choate, News Reporter
September 29, 2020
Jacki Black, the associate director for Hispanic Initiatives, said the mural was meant to gain insight into the degree to which the university provides a welcoming environment for students and employees.
Marquette’s undergraduate teaching rank increases from last year
Natalija Mileusnic, News Reporter
September 29, 2020
Marquette University is ranked 18th among universities nationally in undergraduate teaching.
Fossil Free Marquette holds divestment protest
Alexa Jurado, Assistant News Editor
September 29, 2020
There were approximately 40 student participants, making signs and writing chalk messages on the sidewalk emphasizing their requests.
Campus victim advocates are now confidential
Alexa Jurado, Assistant News Editor
September 29, 2020
According to a Sept. 11 university news release, victims will remain in control of all decisions that are made about their healing process and courses of action.
Business students anticipate new building
Matthew Choate, News Reporter
September 29, 2020
“The university has been talking about a new business school for many years now," Tim Hanley, interim dean of the College of Business Administration, said in an email.
Marquette Academic Workers Union respond to proposed budget cuts
Alexa Jurado and Ben Wells
September 29, 2020
The union held a virtual meeting Sept. 24 to organize against potential budget cuts that the university is facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Midnight Run transitions from active service to mindful learning through online format
Megan Woolard, News Reporter
September 29, 2020
During a normal semester, Midnight Run focuses on sending Marquette student volunteers to different sites and programs throughout the Milwaukee community including Vet's Place Central , Streetlife and other philanthropic organizations.
Cobeen Hall residents react to quarantine order
Megan Woolard, News Reporter
September 26, 2020
Regardless of their test results, all students living in Cobeen are required to quarantine for two weeks. Additionally, any residents who did not get tested today will be required to get tested next week.
As of right now, changes to the program are just being made specifically for 2021.
Marquette University's choice to replace spring and Easter break with mental health days in the spring 2021 semester does not provide students, faculty and staff with adequate time to relax.
In a Oct. 16 news release, and letter from Provost Kimo Ah Yun, the university announced its Mental Health Days for Feb. 8, March 10, April 20 and May 5 rather than its usual five-day spring semester break and Easter break.
