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The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
On June 15, six days after Lovell’s passing, the Marquette community commemorated his life and legacy with the Dr. Mike Lovell Memorial Run. Photo courtesy of Marquette University.

Remembering President Michael Lovell: One year without the former university leader

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • June 12, 2025
Monday marked the one-year anniversary of his passing, and in the first 12 months without his leadership, Marquette held a range of events and initiatives to honor its late president.
Pope Leo XIV blesses faithfuls as he holds his first general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Marquette University reacts to Pope Leo XIV as first American pope

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • May 27, 2025
On May 18, Pope Leo XIV was installed as the head of the Catholic Church after being elected in the papal Conclave on May 8.
The fish fry at Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn has kept guests returning to the family-owned business for generations.

How did ‘Friday fish fries’ became a Wisconsin tradition? Learn about the history of the meal.

Mikey Severson, Yana Himelhoch, and Joseph Schamber • May 23, 2025
In Wisconsin, Friday fish fries are more than just a meal; they’re a tradition in the state’s history and community. What started out as a minority religious practice has become a year-round mainstay in Wisconsin food culture.
Feldner announced statistics for the incoming Class of 2029. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Acceptance rate for incoming Class of 2029 below 80% for first time since 2016

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant news editor • May 20, 2025
Marquette University's acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 was under 80% for the first time since 2016, Acting Provost Sarah Feldner announced at a University Academic Senate meeting on May 5.
The changes could disproportionately impact first-generation students. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

How possible changes to the federal student loan system could affect Marquette programs

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant news editor • May 18, 2025
House Republicans are hoping to pass a proposal to change the federal student loan system, which would require colleges and universities to pay the federal government for any student debt that goes unpaid, cancel the Grad PLUS loan program and put caps on how much students can borrow. 
Manhole covers are a window into the labyrinth of pipes and mains that run underneath Marquette and Milwaukee.

Pipe dream: What happens in the sewer systems underneath Marquette’s campus?

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • May 15, 2025
Marquette accounts for a stretch of less than 100 acres within Milwaukee. However, the sewerage system that serves it spans across approximately 430 acres of land, writing Marquette’s pipes into a larger story about sewerage management in the city.
A 1975 bus stops in front of the former Holiday Inn Central, now Mashuda Hall. Photo courtesy of MCTS media library.

50 years since its inception, MCTS reflects on its community impact — and uncertain future

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • May 13, 2025
The Milwaukee County Transit System is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since the county's acquisition of MCTS in July 1975, the transit agency has earned the title of "best transit system in the country," introduced clean diesel buses, and eventually electric buses, implemented new fare programs and launched a mobile app.
Marquette faculty now have a say in decisions about capital projects. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Marquette faculty given formal role in approving capital projects

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor • May 9, 2025
Members of the University Faculty Committee on Budgets and Financial Planning now have a place in the decisions for building projects on Marquette's campus.
Civic Dialogues hopes to unite students through discussion on divisive political issues. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Civic Dialogues event serves to unite students

JJ Vander Loop • May 8, 2025
Civic Dialogues, a program hoping to unite students through discussion on divisive political issues, held an event on April 28 about immigration.
The panelists included Julia Azari, Robert Wheeler, Noelle Brigden, Louise Cainkar and Ben Pladek.

Panelist professors speak at ‘Current Threats to Universities and Democracy’ event

Ruby Mulvaney • May 7, 2025
Higher education is facing threats from the Trump administration in the form of cuts to research funding, changes to the status of international students and more executive orders which have affected various universities across the nation. 
Aside from primarily working with local children ages 0-3 years, the 414 Fellows also participate in community days of service around Milwaukee. Photo courtesy of the 414 Fellows.

Wisconsin has been rocked by DOGE cuts to AmeriCorps. Here’s how Milwaukee programs like 414 Fellows are feeling the devastation.

Mia Thurow • May 6, 2025
Jess Verdejo sent out an email on April 28 letting Marquette University's 414 Fellows that their program had been paused effective immediately due to a federal funding decision.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper hosted its 30th annual Spring Cleanup on April 26, where volunteers tended to local waterways.

“Protect what you love”: Milwaukee Riverkeeper celebrates 30th Spring Cleanup

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • May 5, 2025
Milwaukee Riverkeeper celebrated three decades of local cleanup efforts on April 26 with its 30th annual Spring Cleanup. The cleanup took place at over 100 locations in the greater Milwaukee area, where volunteers gave their time to tend to the local waterways.
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