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Alternate traffic route for drivers during construction. 

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Street to be closed due to construction on the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility

Gabe Mannion, News Reporter October 10, 2023

Construction for the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility will impact traffic beginning next week. Here's what to know: How will traffic be impacted? Access to North 16th Street will be shut down...

Enrollment statistics include retention and graduation rates.

Marquette releases the fall enrollment statistics for 2023

Hope Moses, Executive Director October 10, 2023

Marquette University recently released its fall 2023 enrollment, retention and graduation rate statistics. Here are a few things to know: How many students are enrolled in the Class of 2027? The incoming first-year class...

Caution sign on the door of Cobeen Dining hall.

Cobeen Dining Hall closed until Oct. 31

Sophia Tiedge, Executive News Editor October 4, 2023

After Cobeen Dining Hall closed last Saturday due to plumbing issues, Luke Waldbillig, Cobeen Residence Hall director, sent out an email to Cobeen residents this morning announcing the dining hall won't...

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Kevin McCarthy ousted from speakership: Will not run again

Uzair Qhavi and Sophia Tiedge October 3, 2023

The Speaker of the House has been removed for the first time in American history. On Tuesday afternoon the House voted to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the speakership, making him the third shortest-serving...

Farmers Fridge vending machine in Marquette Place.

Farmer’s Fridge expands to Marquette’s campus

Trinity Zapotocky, Assistant News Editor October 3, 2023

With the addition of Farmer's Fridge vending machines, Marquette students can access on-the-go fresh meals around the clock. Where are the Farmer's Fridges located? The fridges on campus are currently...

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Newsom fulfills pledge with Butler appointment in Senate

Uzair Qhavi, Assistant News Editor October 3, 2023
The vacancy left by Feinstein, a Democrat, presented an opportunity for new representation in the U.S. Senate, a role now relegated to Butler, also a Democrat.
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Marquette releases update on racist graffiti incident

Sophia Tiedge, Executive News Editor October 3, 2023

Racist graffiti drawn on Marquette Universitys campus sidewalk Sept. 26 was removed, but it reappeared yesterday. However, Marquette University cannot confirm that this is a new incident, as something...

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Legal battles emerge over Wisconsin redistricting

Uzair Qhavi, Assistant News Editor October 3, 2023
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers opposes the bill, labeling it “bogus” and signaling a likely veto. Although Evers has previously advocated for a nonpartisan redistricting plan, he does not accept the current proposal.
Marquette University Police Department Vehicle.

MUPD sees decline in car thefts on campus

Sophia Tiedge, Executive News Editor October 3, 2023

Between 2021 and 2023, Milwaukee Police Department reported a 43% decline in car thefts. Marquette University Police Department's Assistant Police Chief Jeff Kranz said Marquette said has witnessed a...

Jaeah Lee poses for The Chronicle of Philanthropy article.

Burleigh Media Ethics Lecture hosts Jaeah Lee this week

Grace Cady, Managing Editor of the Marquette Journal October 3, 2023

This week, the College of Communication will host independent award-winning journalist Jaeah Lee for the annual Burleigh Media Ethics Lecture.  On Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union in room...

Our Roots Say That Were Sisters Mural outside the AMU.

“Our Roots Say That We’re Sisters” Mural to be repaired

Trinity Zapotocky, Assistant News Editor October 3, 2023
The mural itself, is currently damaged as the paint is coming off the brick in multiple spots across the wall. It will undergo tuckpointing, and then the mural itself will go under construction to restore the vibrant colors. There is no set date as to when this will be done, or when Ramirez will return.
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died at 90

Sophia Tiedge, Executive News Editor September 29, 2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer for women's politics, has died at 90, according to her office. She was the oldest member of the U.S. senate and had planned to retire at the end of her term. Feinstein...

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