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Donald Trump is the first Republican president to have won the popular vote in 20 years.

Results of the 2024 election, by the numbers

Bridget Lisle, News Reporter November 8, 2024
As the final aftermath of the 2024 election rolls in, questions are being raised about how the election unfolded and what comes next for the nation. 
Over 100 protestors took to Red Arrow Park Wednesday night to march holding handmade signs and banners that represented their beliefs. 

Post-presidential election rally for Palestine

Ellie Golko November 7, 2024
The Students for a Democratic Society: United with Milwaukee held a post-election rally Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Red Arrow Park, where over 100 participants took to the streets to march holding handmade signs and banners that represented their beliefs. 
Three professors discussed how the proposed change will impact each of their respective departments.

Faculty share concerns at University Academic Senate about possible increase in teaching workloads

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor November 7, 2024
A special meeting of University Academic Senate was held Monday to address concerns from faculty about a newfound effort to increase teaching loads and decrease research time for professors.
Election Day workers at the AMU polling site helped make sure voters had the documents they needed and directed them to the correct lines.

Marquette students shaping swing state

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter November 5, 2024
Marquette students have found themselves at the center of the 2024 presidential election as crucial voters in the swing state of Wisconsin.
Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Milwaukee on Friday, Nov. 1 as part of her final campaign push.

LIVE: 2024 expecting historic election

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Production Director November 5, 2024

The Marquette Wire will be producing ongoing coverage throughout Election Day. Please stay updated with our work throughout the day. Polls have officially opened in Wisconsin for the day, and will remain...

More than 12,000 people attended Kamala Harris' Milwaukee rally that featured celebrity guests like Cardi B, GloRilla and Keegan-Michael Key.

Harris campaigns with celebrities in MKE

Lance Schulteis and Sahil Gupta November 3, 2024
Over 12,000 people packed the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park on Friday night for what was likely Vice President Kamala Harris’ last campaign stop in Wisconsin before Election Day.
A recurring theme throughout the night was Donald Trump's disdain for his microphone, with the crowd chanting that they could not hear him.

MAGA’s microphone malfunctions and more

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor November 3, 2024
Amidst policy updates, a recurring theme at Donald Trump's Friday rally at Fiserv Forum was his disdain for his microphone.
Take Back the Night was held in the Alumni Memorial Union Hall Monaghan Ballrooms and featured tabling, food, art installations and more.

Take Back the Night raises assault awareness

Bridget Lisle, News Reporter November 2, 2024
Take Back the Night is an organization that was founded after the 1970s when a series of protests in Philadelphia, San Francisco and Los Angeles had begun for violence against women.
Blue has a vest, collar and official police badge that he wears when it's time to go to work.

‘Blue’ alleviates campus blues

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor November 1, 2024
When MUPD Lieutenant James Hensley puts on Blue’s vest, collar and official badge, Marquette’s very own community support dog knows it’s time to go to work. 
A piece of the original nursing building is preserved on the wall of the newly renovated Straz Hall.

Straz Hall promotes the future of nursing

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter November 1, 2024
The facility features flexible spaces for student growth, skills labs, simulation spaces and innovative classrooms all designed to enhance student growth and learning.
The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows the presidential race at a dead heat. Photo courtesy of Marquette University Law School.

Harris, Trump deadlocked in final MU law poll

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter October 31, 2024
The final Marquette Law School Poll before the election has Vice President Harris and former president Trump locked in a dead heat.
Noah Leigh grew up with a passion for the paranormal and founded his own investigation group in 2007. Photo courtesy of Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee.

MKE’s haunted history frightens all

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor October 31, 2024
Spooky season is upon us, and the 414 has its fair share of haunted history. Thankfully, the Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee are here to explore the city's creepy cases. 
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