Gov. Scott Walker, State Sen. Leah Vukmir visit campus to promote political involvement
McKenna Oxenden and Caroline White
March 20, 2018
Filed under Featured, Metro & Politics, MUTV, News, Podcasts, Radio, Reports, TV News, Wire Featured
Walker touched on subjects ranging from tax reform, K-12 education, the second amendment and current political climate. The governor, who is up for re-election in November, also pushed his accomplishments over the past eight years.
Album review: Screaming Females ‘All At Once’
GM Powell, Music Director
March 8, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, CD Review, Featured, Music Reviews, Radio
What is one way to take out your frustration the week before midterms? Sure, you could binge-watch the newest additions to Netflix or yell at your roommate for not doing the dishes, but what if you could completely dispel the angst with a perfect album? Screaming Females is a band out of New ...
PODCAST: BIG EAST Tournament season has arrived
Jack Phillips, Audio Producer
March 6, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Podcasts, Sports, Women's Basketball
Andrew Goldstein and Brendan Ploen join Jack Phillips to talk about men's basketball's chances in the BIG EAST Tournament and break down the women's basketball's BIG EAST championship game. ...
New Music Monday: Horace Greene
Alec Fischer, Assistant Music Director
February 27, 2018
Filed under Artist Interview, Artist Live, Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Featured, MUTV, Radio
The indie-rock trio known as Horace Greene were the latest artists to visit the MUR studio for New Music Monday. We got the privilege to learn a little bit about their unique sound, thoughts on the Oshkosh music scene and their upcoming shows and projects. It was an all-around great time with plenty ...
Andre Aciman talks ‘Call Me By Your Name’ on Marquette Radio
Nicholas Cordonnier, Audio Content Director
February 26, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Featured, Podcasts, Radio, Wire Featured
In 2007, Andre Aciman published a novel titled "Call Me By Your Name." In 2017, he watched that novel turn into an academy-award nominated film. In 2018, he sat down in the Marquette Radio studio to discuss his inspirations and the journey it took to get his story from page to screen. "Out of Egypt," "Enigma V...
PODCAST: Men’s and women’s basketball approach end of respective seasons
Jack Phillips, Audio Producer
February 23, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Podcasts, Sports, Women's Basketball
With the stretch runs of both men's and women's basketball approaching, John Steppe and Chris Reisner joined the podcast to break down whether men's basketball will reach the tournament and how high of a seed the women will get. ...
BROCKHAMPTON: rap group or boy band
Albert Perales, A&E Stringer
February 22, 2018
Filed under Artist Live, Arts & Entertainment, Concert Review, Music Reviews, Radio
They’re the hottest rap group/artist in the country right now. They’ve taken the rap world by storm in the past year with the release of the standout "Saturation" trilogy and dozens of electric performances and concerts across the country.
New Music Monday: Pat Egan
Sydney Wagner, Assistant Music Director
February 21, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Featured, MUTV, Radio
Podcast by GM Powell Chicago-based artist Pat Egan of "Pat Egan and the Heavy Hearts" joined Marquette Radio last Monday. Marquette Radio had the pleasure of talking to Pat about his beginnings, where he's been recording, his vinyl collection and even his interesting encounters at Chicago Music Exchan...
Battle of the Bands returns
David Goldman, A&E Reporter
February 20, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Events, Radio, Wire Featured
With Marquette Radio's Battle of the Bands quickly approaching, eight bands from around Milwaukee are preparing to compete. On the table for the champion is a 414 Live session on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, an opening slot for "An Evening With Abby Jeanne" April 5 at The Tonic Tavern and an opening slot at the Marquette Radio Spring Concert.
PODCAST: Lacrosse teams hold home openers
Jack Phillips, Audio Producer
February 16, 2018
Filed under Men's Lacrosse, Podcasts, Sports, Women's Lacrosse
Men's and women's lacrosse are playing their home openers this weekend. Beat reporters Brendan Ploen and Meghan Rock join the podcast to talk about both teams and answer some trivia questions, too. ...
Rostam shines at Milwaukee’s Turner Hall Ballroom
Reilly Tracy, A&E Stringer
February 14, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Concert Review, Radio
Batmanglij, 34, made a famous exit from Vampire Weekend in 2016. He skyrocketed to fame after the band met and formed in college at Columbia University. Originally from Washington D.C., Batmanglij remained on the East Coast for school and stayed in New York City, where the band got their music start.
Danny Pudi, Carisa Barreca and Pat Finn on Marquette memories
Ian Schrank, Radio General Manager
February 12, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Featured, Podcasts, Radio
After the Marquette-Providence game concluded, students went to the Alumni Memorial Union for a special National Marquette Day performance from improvisational comedy group "The Avalancheros." "The Avalancheros" are Danny Pudi, Carisa Barreca, Pat Finn, Chris Marrs, Kevin and John Farley. Marque...
