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Scott Dikkers. Photo via: chicagotonight.wttw.com

The Onion founder on satire, politics, journalism in age of Trump

Ian Schrank, Radio Assistant General Manager February 13, 2017

Author and comedy writer Scott Dikkers will be visiting Marquette's campus Feb. 15 to give the 2017 Burleigh Media Ethics Lecture. Dikkers is the founding editor of the satirical news publication The...

Marquette Wire Basketball Hour: Is Marquette still a tournament team?

Marquette Wire Basketball Hour: Is Marquette still a tournament team?

Jack Goods and Grant Becker February 10, 2017

After losses to Providence, St. John's and Butler people are questioning whether Marquette is truly bound for the NCAA Tournament? Jack Goods and Grant Becker discuss how worry will decrease when you...

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Marquette Radio’s Grammy 2017 Picks

Marquette Radio Staff February 10, 2017

The GRAMMYs are right around the corner, which means it is almost the biggest night for music lovers. The Marquette Radio staff, being huge fans of music, of course, had to weigh in with their thoughts...

Photo Credit to The Rave

Less Than Jake and Pepper bring perfect blend of chill and energetic to the Rave

Matt Froelich, Radio Publicist February 9, 2017

Tuesday night the Rave welcomed back ska/reggae/punk influenced groups Less Than Jake and Pepper along with a colorful cast of supporting acts. Supporting acts included Kash'd Out, a Sublime influenced...

Mashuda Hall is one residence hall open during Christmas break.

Talks begin for Mashuda coed floors

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter February 7, 2017

In the near future, males and females may be living together on the same floor in Mashuda Hall. Discussions have begun between the Residence Hall Association and Marquette University Student Government...

New Music Wednesday

New Music Wednesday

Lily Wellen, Marquette Radio General Manager February 2, 2017

Name: The Fatty Acids Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Favorite Milwaukee Venue: Linnemann's in Riverwest College: All went to UW Milwaukee and were roommates Favorite Milwaukee Musicians: Sat Nite...

Photo courtesy of Pabst Theater Group

PHOX Waves Goodbye at Pabst

GM Powell, Assistant Music Director February 2, 2017

  My first thought upon entering the historic Pabst Theater last night was: “So. Many. Instruments. Are some of them for smashing? Are they rich enough to smash instruments?”  The stage...

Courtesy of Fatty Acids

New Music Wednesday: Fatty Acids

Lily Wellen, Radio General Manager February 1, 2017

Fatty Acids came together in their dingy basement in Riverwest where they lived together during their college years. They so far have self-recorded three albums and now have a new one on the way. Learn...

Photo Credit to Mike Heinz

Triple Threat Show with Soul Low/The Nude Party/Post Animal came through Cactus Club

Jimmy Drenovsky, Radio, Assistant Publicist January 18, 2017

You might call the show at Cactus Club this past Monday night a sort of “triple threat”. Featuring acts from Chicago, North Carolina and some of Milwaukee’s own talent, the bill at the popular bar...

I See You. Photo via: facebook.com/thexx

REVIEW: The xx – I See You

Jeremy Onsrud January 16, 2017

The Band: The xx is an English band consisting of Romy Madley Croft (vocals, guitar), Oliver Sim (vocals, bass), and Jamie Smith (beats, MPC, production), who is also known by the stage name for his solo...

Youth Is Only Ever Fun In Retrospect. Photo via: sudara-karma.co.uk

REVIEW: Sundara Karma – Youth is Only Ever Fun in Retrospect

Jeremy Onsrud January 7, 2017

The Band: Sundara Karma is a group of long-haired vegans and vegetarians from Reading, UK. They jokingly refer to themselves as “Geek Chic," but anyone else would just call them chic. Made up of Oscar...

Photo from Calliopes Facebook

New Music Monday: Calliope

Maggie O'Keefe, Music Director January 5, 2017

Calliope is a psychedelic rock band originating from Milwaukee. They are currently sitting on a full-length album that has more metal and dark elements than previous releases. A seven-inch vinyl teaser...

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