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Lead poisoning can have harmful effects on health, including irreversible damage to the well-being of developing children. Photo courtesy of rawpixel.com

Biden back in Milwaukee for celebration

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter October 9, 2024
President Joe Biden made an appearance in Milwaukee on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate his initiative to replace lead pipes in the city and provide accessible drinking water.
With the new Chapel of the Holy Family space, students are grateful to have a place to worship.

New chapel, new tradition

Bridget Lisle, Reporter October 9, 2024
Along with the new installation, a new tradition of holy hour has been brought back to campus. The holy hour that was started last year is continuing its bi-weekly schedule.
Crash in front of Evans Scholars House leaves car damaged

Crash in front of Evans Scholars House leaves car damaged

Clara Lebrón, Print Production Manager October 8, 2024
The car struck a pole, splitting it in half and leaving damages to Marquette’s campus and student property. 
Emily Drenovsky (left) and a group of students in the physician assistant graduate program attended a Lifesavers Training on World Suicide Prevention Day. Photo courtesy of Emily Drenovsky.

“You are not alone”

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor October 8, 2024
Suicide Prevention Month takes place in September as a time to raise awareness, break down stigma, spread hope and share information with people who have been affected.
At Ignite, students engage in roundtable discussions about topics that range from personal faith traditions to times when they have questioned their own faith. Photo courtesy of Ignite Instagram Live.

Faith and food for all

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter October 8, 2024
Marquette Campus Ministry established Ignite at Marquette in 2014.
The Marquette Mile was graced with a myriad of colors as students marched with flags that recognized each Latin American country. Photo courtesy of Jacki Black.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates community

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter October 8, 2024
Marquette University is amidst recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 through October 15, with a variety of events to celebrate culture and community.
At the Sept. 30 University Academic Senate meeting to discuss the Securing Our Future plan, around 10 student and staff attendees held up signs  to protest the university's budget cuts within the recommendation.

Future plan stirs emotion

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter October 8, 2024
2031 will mark the 150th anniversary of Marquette and the new strategic plan will shape how the next 150 years may look.

Liz Cheney joins Harris campaign in Ripon

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter October 4, 2024
The campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris continued through Wisconsin on Friday with an appearance in Ripon, the birthplace of the Republican party.
Image courtesy of Charles Franklin.

Baldwin increases lead in new poll

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter October 3, 2024
The results of a new Marquette Law School Poll survey were released on Wednesday afternoon.
The first and only vice presidential debate was broadcast on CBS.

RECAP: 2024 Vice Presidential Debate

Ellie Golko October 2, 2024
Vice-presidential candidates Sen. JD Vance, Republican, and Gov. Tim Walz, Democrat, met in New York City to debate for the first and only time this election season on Tuesday night.
The LOVELLSTRONG Legacy Run was one of the events held during Marquette’s Family Weekend. 

Running for a greater purpose

Gabriel Mannion and Lance Schulteis October 2, 2024
The 2.4-mile route took participants through central campus to Valley Fields and back. Awaiting the participants' finish was a complimentary breakfast in Eckstein Common sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
Burke Scholars discussed Matthew Desmond's "Poverty, by America" at their book club.

Scholars engage in social justice discussion

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter September 25, 2024
The event included conversations about potential root causes and solutions to poverty in the United States. Topics ranged from the government’s role in ending poverty, to how childcare can help play a role in reducing poverty in America.
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