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This past fall, Byers was honored in New York City for collaborating with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to write a package of stories about landlord and tenant issues. Photo courtesy of PrincessSafiya Byers.

MU alum PrincessSafiya Byers wins national award for reporting on housing

Ellie Golko, News Reporter • February 13, 2025
Diederich College of Communication Alumna, PrincessSafiya Byers, was known in her undergraduate years as being an intern for Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, but four years after graduation, she is now known as a winner of what is sometimes referred to as the Pulitzer for business reporting.
The Eaton wildfire had disproportionate ramifications for LA’s Black communities, particularly in Altadena. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.

From Los Angeles to Milwaukee: Marquette community confronts wildfire aftermath

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • February 12, 2025
Annie Biggs had to make an unimaginable decision in January—fly back to Marquette for the new semester as normal or stay home with family while the world seemed to burn around her house in Sherman Oaks, California.
Building renovations are some of the most prominent MUSG ideas, with furniture upgrades in Cudahy Hall being of interest.

MUSG invests in improvement initiatives

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter • February 11, 2025
MUSG plans to invest several years of budget surplus into various initiatives involving infrastructure improvements around campus designed to improve the quality of students' academic and residential experiences at Marquette.
The campus Starbucks removed seating from the interior, requiring patrons to get their drinks and leave.  

How Starbucks’ new policies affect campus

Ellie Golko, News Reporter • February 10, 2025
On Jan. 27, Starbucks made its "Back to Starbucks" initiative go live. The initiative focuses on making Starbucks feel less like a fast food chain and more like a third place, which can be defined as a comfortable public meeting spot.
The Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility opened to the Marquette community on Jan. 13.

Check-in with Wellness + Helfaer Recreation

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • February 7, 2025
After years of anticipation following the start of construction in December 2022, the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility opened on Jan. 13.
Trump announced a 30-day pause on the Mexican and Canadian tariffs following conversations with leaders and commitments on border security from both countries. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.

Trump’s tariffs and other overhauls this week

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter • February 5, 2025
Two weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has continued to take efforts to upend the operations of the U.S. federal government.
The event hosted in the Raynor bridge was part of the university's Mission Week 2025 programming.

“Java with the Jesuits” kicks off Mission Week

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor • February 4, 2025
Marquette Mission and Ministry, as a part of the university's Mission Week 2025, hosted "Java with the Jesuits" Monday afternoon. 
John Johnson was recently named to the Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40 List. Photo courtesy of the Marquette Law School.

Q&A with Lubar Center Research Fellow John Johnson

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • February 2, 2025
John Johnson, Research Fellow in the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, was recently named to the "Milwaukee Business Journal's" 40 Under 40 list.
The 'Lanche is a one time only release, and will only remain available until all cases are sold out. Photo courtesy of Jack Hartle.

Launch “The ‘Lanche”: Blue & Gold Brewing releases latest beverage

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Production Director • February 1, 2025
Blue & Gold Brewing, a student-run brewing venture, announced the lemon-lime canned cocktail to celebrate National Marquette day.
Though the pop-up shops were held at specific sorority houses, the events were inclusive to all students.

Apparel pop-up serves as NMD spirit shop

Ellie Golko, News Reporter • January 30, 2025
In the days leading up to National Marquette Day, students looking for Marquette gear have an additional place to look beyond the Spirit Shop and the BookMarq, with Recess Apparel’s pop-up shops. 
The university will be adding a fee of $210 per semester for student health and mental health services.

Marquette increases tuition by 4% for the 2025-26 academic year

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor • January 29, 2025
Marquette University announced Jan. 23 that they will be raising undergraduate tuition 4% and housing and food rates by 3%.
Marquette has a small group that is assessing which orders are going to impact the campus. Marquette Wire stock photo.

What to know about how Trump’s executive orders could impact Marquette

Mia Thurow and Sophia Tiedge • January 28, 2025
In the week following the start of President Donald Trump's second stint in office, his administration has issued over two dozen executive orders, many of which have the potential to impact colleges and universities across the nation.
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