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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford are seen before a debate Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar in debate hosted by Marquette Law School

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter March 19, 2025
It did not take long for things to get testy in the Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates’ one and only debate.
Ighodaro notched 11 points and six rebounds in 32 minutes against the Sacramento Kings Friday night in Phoenix.

Oso Ighodaro’s homecoming: How the Phoenix Suns rookie and former MUBB star is shining

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor March 18, 2025
At the 2024 NBA Draft, Oso Ighodaro promised the team who drafted him that they'd be getting a winning person and player.
Kim always comes into work with a smile, which peers and students appreciate. Photo courtesy of Marquette University.

Young Kim: researcher, professor and parent

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor March 13, 2025
Young Kim starts his day at 5 a.m. so that he has time to work on his research before his son wakes up. After getting him ready for school,  he continues his work; Answering emails, attending meetings and teaching classes are all a part of his daily routine. 

Marquette’s procedures and resources regarding outside law enforcement

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter March 10, 2025
Marquette has laid out for students, faculty and staff procedural information as well as provided resources to those struggling amidst new regulations.
The White House is seen through a metal gate in Washington, U.S., October 6, 2019. REUTERS/Erin Scott

Stand up for Science rallies draw thousands across the nation, including in Madison, WI

Clara Lebrón, Print Production Manager March 7, 2025
The Stand up for Science protest is a reaction to perceived attacks on the integrity of science as a result of Trump's administration.
Bryant Ewing (third from right) and his team brainstormed the Winter Kickback for five weeks.

“Involved” celebrates culture and community

Rachel Lopera, Assistant Opinions Editor March 6, 2025
After prepping for midterms all week long, students were invited to a winter hangout adorned with streamers, bubbles, music and the opportunity to connect with new people.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 12, 2025.

Press Secretary announces new method of selecting White House press pool members

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor March 5, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Feb. 25 that moving forward her team will choose which news organizations and reporters are allowed in the press pool. 
Members of the spring 2024 New Orleans trip visit Burnell, the owner of the only grocery store in the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Kyla Schwager.

Beyond beads and floats: MU MARDI GRAS educates and creates lasting connections

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor March 4, 2025
Mardi Gras, which is French for "Fat Tuesday," is a pre-Lenten celebration in New Orleans that includes a months-long Carnival season commencing in early January and concluding with major festivities in late February or early March.
Crawford spoke with Lubar Center Director Derek Mosely as a part of the center's "Get to Know" series.

Get to know Judge Susan Crawford ahead of Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court election

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor March 3, 2025
Fair, impartial, common sense. Those are the three principles Dane County Judge Susan Crawford has claimed to base her 2025 State Supreme Court campaign around.
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as U.S. Vice President JD Vance reacts at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 28, 2025.

Week of diplomacy ends with heated Oval Office showdown between world leaders

Sahil Gupta and Mia Thurow March 2, 2025
President Donald Trump has spent much of the past week renegotiating longstanding foreign policy with the United States' European allies. The policy shift stems from Trump’s long expressed desire to swiftly end the war in Ukraine, which surpassed the three-year mark on Monday.
On April 1, 2023, Andy Hendrix and his signature mustache were revealed as the brains behind "muyikyaks."

Not quite anonymous: meet the man behind the @muyikyaks account

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter March 1, 2025
For most Marquette students, their social media diets do not just consist of the “Big 4” of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and X. They also include an app whose icon is a cartoon yak head on a seafoam background, known as Yik Yak.
Allison Wojnar educated Marquette students on ways to talk about the topic of suicide.

“Talk Saves Lives” encourages conversation

Ellie Golko, News Reporter February 28, 2025
On Monday, the Center for Student Wellness hosted a speaker from The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention who came to educate students on ways to talk about the sensitive topic of suicide. Talk Saves Lives was held to create awareness and prepare for the Out of the Darkness Walk which will be held in April.  
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