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On Nov. 13, Donald Trump announced that he would tap now former Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.

Washington Weekly: Trump rocks Capitol Hill with cabinet appointments

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter November 21, 2024
It has been another busy week in the nation's capital, and at Mar-A-Lago, as Donald Trump rapidly builds his cabinet.
Acting President Kimo Ah Run has been named the 25th president of Marquette University. (Marquette Wire stock photo)

Kimo Ah Yun named 25th President of Marquette University

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor November 20, 2024

Provost and Acting President Kimo Ah Yun has been named the 25th president of Marquette University. After former University President Michael Lovell's passing in June, Ah Yun was named acting president,...

A special closed meeting next week will determine the outcome of the no-confidence vote.

Marquette faculty to conduct no-confidence vote in MU leadership

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor November 20, 2024
Marquette University Academic Senate will conduct a vote to determine their trust in the leadership of Provost and current acting President Kimo Ah Yun, Executive Vice President Joel Pogodzinski and the Executive Leadership Team.
Hundreds of community members gathered at Marquette on Sunday night for “One Thing I Wish You Knew,” an event that put the mental health conversation on center stage.

“One Thing I Wish You Knew” continues mental health conversation

Ruby Mulvaney November 20, 2024
Hundreds of community members gathered at Marquette on Sunday night for “One Thing I Wish You Knew,” an event that put the mental health conversation on center stage.
On Monday, the LGBTQ+ Resource Center placed “flags in their honor” to pay tribute to transgender lives in Central Mall, which kicked off Trans* Compassion Week. 

Marquette honors transgender lives

Ellie Golko and Mia Thurow November 20, 2024
November is nationally recognized as Transgender Awareness Month, housing both Transgender Awareness Week from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19 and Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20. 
Eric Hovde continued to say there were "troubling issues" with absentee ballots in Milwaukee, a claim which Democrats, Republicans and nonpartisan election leaders all refuted.

Hovde concedes Senate election to Baldwin

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor November 19, 2024
Wisconsin Republican and Senate candidate Eric Hovde officially conceded the election to the incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin on Monday, after previously refusing to do so.
Attendees sat at tables with fellow students and a trained facilitator who led conversations during the meal.

Vegetarian dinner sparks faith discussion

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter November 19, 2024
Students across various religious affiliations united Monday evening in the Alumni Memorial Union Lunda Room to share a meal and how faith and empathy interact in their lives.
Lance Spaude graduated from Marquette Law School in 2016 and currently represents UFC fighters in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of Lance Spaude.

Q&A with Marquette Law alum Lance Spaude

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor November 17, 2024
The Marquette Wire had the opportunity to sit down with Marquette University Law School alumnus Lance Spaude, who works as a UFC agent for Iridium Sports Agency in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Patricia Goodson has provided tours of the St. Joan of Arc Chapel for 35 years.

Guide gives 35 years of chapel tours

Bridget Lisle, News Reporter November 17, 2024
Living on the South side of Milwaukee in the '70s, Patricia Goodson decided to walk near Marquette's campus, where she had never been before.
Eric Hovde lost the Wisconsin Senate race to the incumbent Tammy Baldwin by a margin of 28,958 votes.
Photo courtesy of Press Team Hovde.

Hovde considering recount, not conceding yet

Bridget Lisle, News Reporter November 16, 2024
One day after Donald Trump was deemed the next U.S. President, the Wisconsin campaign that had garnered attention from all over the country was called by the Associated Press, resulting in Tammy Baldwin becoming the Democratic winner of the swing state's Senate race.
The birthday party for Father Arrupe featured an assortment of snacks, drinks and desserts.

Arrupe Center celebrates its namesake

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter November 16, 2024
Hung above the door to the Arrupe Center for Community Service and Social Responsibility on Thursday evening was a banner reading “Happy Birthday,” signaling an invitation for students to join the party inside.
Noelle Brigden used her passion for weightlifting to make a difference in the lives of others. Photo courtesy of Noelle Brigden.

One poli-sci professor’s unique path to MU

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter November 15, 2024
Marquette political science professor Noelle Brigden is no ordinary teacher.
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