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Marquette men's basketball prior to its 85-77 win over St. John's March 5.

BASELINE: Golden Eagles hold off Red Storm on Al’s night, end regular season with 85-77 win

Benjamin Wells
March 5, 2022
BASELINE: McLaughlin scores 1500th career point in Marquette's win over Georgetown

BASELINE: McLaughlin scores 1500th career point in Marquette’s win over Georgetown

Benjamin Wells
January 14, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) finishes off a dunk in Marquette men's basketball's 88-56 win over No. 16 Providence Jan. 4. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BASELINE: Lewis bounces back in Marquette’s 88-56 upset win over No. 16 Providence

Benjamin Wells
January 4, 2022
Kappa Sigma Fraternity received a letter on Nov. 2 notifying them of their expulsion.

Former fraternity members speak on recent expulsion

Benjamin Wells
November 9, 2021
The letter was sent to alumni members of the Xi-Xi chapter.

Marquette’s Kappa Sigma Fraternity expelled

Benjamin Wells
November 2, 2021
Undergraduate tuition will increase 2% for the 2022-23 academic year

Marquette announces undergraduate tuition increase

Megan Woolard and Benjamin Wells
November 2, 2021
University and Faculty group clash over financial analysis

University and Faculty group clash over financial analysis

Benjamin Wells and Megan Woolard
October 26, 2021
Photo by Associated Press

Murderer of journalist James Foley, Alexanda Kotey, pleads guilty in United States Federal Court

Benjamin Wells
September 7, 2021
University holds special academic meeting

University holds special academic meeting

Benjamin Wells
May 4, 2021
Mass shootings in 2021

[Photo] Campus political groups comment on recent mass shootings

Julia Abuzzahab, Executive Projects Editor
May 4, 2021
A protest was held outside of the Jesuit Residence April 19

Outdoor sit-in calls upon the Jesuit Community

Benjamin Wells
April 20, 2021
There is one waste option in Cobeen Hall.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: We must act more sustainably

April 20, 2021
John McAdams passed away Thursday. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Political science professor John McAdams passes away

Benjamin Wells
April 15, 2021
"Melancholy Play" will be presented at Helfaer Theatre through Nov. 22.

“Terrible” and “Angry”: Theater Professor speaks about his experience with non-renewed contracts

Finn Askin, Skyler Chun and Benjamin Wells
April 13, 2021
Car fire extinguished near Wells St. parking structure

Car fire extinguished near Wells St. parking structure

Benjamin Wells
April 4, 2021
The ground breaking ceremony was done by members of the Marquette community March 23.

Marquette’s new home for business breaks ground

Benjamin Wells
March 24, 2021
One year ago on March 23 Marquette announced a switch to virtual learning

March 23: One year after Marquette announced the 2020 spring semester would be fully virtual

Benjamin Wells
March 23, 2021
Provost Kimo Ah Yun would not give an exact number of NTT's whose contracts were not being renewed.

Provost doesn’t reveal number of NTT contracts not renewed at UAS meeting

Benjamin Wells
March 23, 2021
Asian discrimination increases nation wide

Asian discrimination increases nation wide

Benjamin Wells
March 16, 2021
University exploring possibility of in-person commencement after announcing it would be virtual

University exploring possibility of in-person commencement after announcing it would be virtual

Benjamin Wells
March 12, 2021
The 39 staff members Marquette eliminated have yet to be reinstated.

“No one gets fired.” Protest to reinstate 39 eliminated faculty ends up in the street

Benjamin Wells
March 9, 2021
Campus Ministry's IMAP and MAP trips are just some of Marquette's many service opportunities.

Immersing in Service

Benjamin Wells
March 6, 2021
Straz Hall will begin renovations once the new business building is complete Marquette Wire stock photo

New business building will break ground this spring

Benjamin Wells
March 2, 2021
The University academic Senate held a special virtual meeting

University Academic Senate holds Special Meeting

Benjamin Wells
March 2, 2021
Global Water center provides space for water quality research and innovation

[Photo] Global Water Center provides space for water quality research

Megan Woolard, Managing Editor of the Marquette Tribune
March 2, 2021
Men's lacrosse player removed from team after using racial slurs

Men’s lacrosse player removed from team after using racial slurs

Benjamin Wells
February 23, 2021
Many protesters were outside of the Pabst Theater, where Biden had his townhall.

[Photo] Biden has first public appearance outside of White House in Milwaukee town hall

Claire Driscol, News Reporter
February 23, 2021
Marquette student-athlete removed from team after racial slur video surfaces on social media

Marquette student-athlete removed from team after racial slur video surfaces on social media

Benjamin Wells
February 16, 2021
The Academic Senate was held virtually.

Positive outlook on COVID-19, progress on redesign of University Seal discussed at Academic Senate Meeting

Benjamin Wells
February 16, 2021
Joseph Daniels was named dean of the College of Business Administration in January of 2020.

Remembering Joe Daniels one year later

Benjamin Wells
February 16, 2021
Marquette Democrats possess a young executive board

Marquette Democrats possess a young executive board

Benjamin Wells
February 16, 2021
Straz Tower has had many incidents only one month into the semester

Straz residence hall gets snowed in

Benjamin Wells
February 15, 2021
GameStop stock has been a recent topic of conversation

University weighs in on recent jump in “meme stocks”

Benjamin Wells
February 9, 2021
Many staff and faculty members were present outside of Zilber.

Community protests outside Zilber in response to positions eliminated

Benjamin Wells
February 2, 2021
Marquette Wire stock photo.

Covid Cheq has new feature for faculty

Benjamin Wells
February 2, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden was sworn into office just two weeks after the capitol riots

Two weeks after riots, President Biden takes office

Benjamin Wells
January 26, 2021
U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Pro-Trump rioters storm U.S. Capitol

Benjamin Wells
January 6, 2021
Protestors lay on the ground outside of Zilber Hall, part of the 'Die-in' demonstration in August.

Marquette Faculty Council issues letter to the Marquette community, provide potential solutions to budget shortfall

Benjamin Wells
December 7, 2020
McArdle speaker to fellow demonstrators Oct. 21.

Brooke McArdle exonerated of all charges

Benjamin Wells
November 21, 2020
Faculty and staff "sickened" by proposed budget cuts

Faculty and staff “sickened” by proposed budget cuts

Benjamin Wells
November 17, 2020
Marquette students have still be attending bars near campus despite COVID-19 concerns.

Coronavirus case numbers reach dramatic highs at Marquette

Benjamin Wells
November 10, 2020
Joe Biden at a rally in Pennsylvania. AP Photos

Biden, Harris projected to win presidential election

Benjamin Wells
November 10, 2020
Protesters stand outside of Zilber while McArdle's hearing happens at the same time.

Brooke McArdle gains support through protest

Benjamin Wells
November 10, 2020
The number of second-year students remains unknown. Wire stock photo.

School of Dentistry second-year class takes cautionary quarantine

Benjamin Wells
November 5, 2020
cases

[Photo] COVID-19 cases surge following Halloween weekend

Alexa Jurado
November 4, 2020
2020 Presidential election results will rely on key swing states

2020 Presidential election results will rely on key swing states

Benjamin Wells and Natallie St. Ogne
November 4, 2020
The signs were on all doors of the Alumni Memorial Union.

AMU denies press access to polling sites due to COVID-19

Benjamin Wells and Natallie St. Onge
November 4, 2020
Senior Alex Liberato held a protest to change the university seal Oct. 12.

Native American Student Association follows up after protest

Benjamin Wells
November 4, 2020
The signs were on all doors of the Alumni Memorial Union.

University denies media access to observe process of voting in Alumni Memorial Union

Benjamin Wells
November 3, 2020
Marquette updates gathering policy in accordance with new Milwaukee Health Department order

Marquette updates gathering policy in accordance with new Milwaukee Health Department order

Benjamin Wells
October 29, 2020

What Marquette students care about

Benjamin Wells
October 27, 2020
Both candidates were spaced 12 feet apart at Thursday's debate.

Final presidential debate gives voters better insights into candidates’ platforms

Benjamin Wells
October 27, 2020
The most recent law Poll has Biden leading Trump by a margin of 5 points in Wisconsin. Marquette Wire Stock Photo

Marquette Law Poll gives insight to 2020 Presidential election in Wisconsin

Benjamin Wells
October 27, 2020
The next meeting for the Academic senate will be held virtually in November.

Academic senate discusses changes to university bookstore, diversity and 2021-2022 enrollment

Benjamin Wells
October 27, 2020
The Democratic candidate won Wisconsin in 2012, but the Republican candidate won the state in 2016.

[Photo] Wisconsin’s importance as a swing state

Megan Woolard, Managing Editor of the Marquette Tribune
October 27, 2020
Alex Liberato, president of NASA, stands in front of the Alumni Memorial Union.

Native American Student Association holds protest

Benjamin Wells
October 20, 2020
Johnston Hall was built in 1907 as one of Marquette's first university buildings.

Building a University: A timeline of Marquette’s development into today’s campus

Benjamin Wells
October 14, 2020
Katie Parks and daughters Madelyn and Clare pose in front of St. Joan of Arc Chapel during "Fuzzy's Weekend" of 2020. Photo courtesy Katie Parks.

Family, Faith and Friends: Friendships forged in college sustain years of love and loss

Benjamin Wells
October 14, 2020
Beto discussed the importance of young people's voices on issues like Climate Change and Racial Justice.

Beto O’Rourke holds virtual rally for young Wisconsin voters

Benjamin Wells
October 13, 2020
The MUSG ballot will be emailed out to every student on Thursday.

Younger voters will have great importance in 2020 election

Benjamin Wells
October 6, 2020
The new busses can carry more students than the regular vans, even with COVID-19 restrictions.

[Photo] LIMO services change to adhere to COVID guidelines

Megan Woolard, Managing Editor of the Marquette Tribune
October 6, 2020
The bar graph shows cases reported each day. Screenshot via Marquette University Dashboard.

Marquette reports highest number of cases in a single day

Benjamin Wells
October 2, 2020
First presidential debate turns to heated remarks and chaos

First presidential debate turns to heated remarks and chaos

Benjamin Wells
September 29, 2020
Members of Marquette gathered on the lawn of the AMU in protest of the recent verdict.

University reacts to Breonna Taylor verdict

Benjamin Wells
September 29, 2020
Residence of Schroeder Hall wrote notes on their windows with post-it notes.

Life inside of Schroeder Hall

Benjamin Wells
September 22, 2020
Marquette University students who need to quarantine or isolate may do so at the Ambassador Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Photo via Flickr

Students quarantine inside the Ambassador Hotel

Benjamin Wells
September 22, 2020
Marquette's COVID-19 dashboard revealed the highest single-day increase in positive cases since the start of fall semester, bringing the total number of campus cases to 97.

Marquette COVID-19 Dashboard reveals highest single-day increase in positive cases

Benjamin Wells
September 18, 2020
MUPD responds to the crash at 11th St. and Wisconsin Ave.

No injuries after car accident near 11th St.

Benjamin Wells
September 16, 2020
The Commons Theater shut down following "severe violation" of Marquette guidelines.

Residence Hall directors shut down The Commons’ indoor theater

Benjamin Wells
September 15, 2020
Fraternities and sororities work on diversity and inclusion within their organizations

Fraternities and sororities work on diversity and inclusion within their organizations

Benjamin Wells
September 15, 2020

Schroeder Hall residents to quarantine after rise in COVID-19 cases

Shir Bloch and Benjamin Wells
September 14, 2020
Marquette's percentage of positive tests now over ten percent

Marquette’s percentage of positive tests now over ten percent

Benjamin Wells
September 12, 2020
Breanna Flowers, President of Black Student Council, speaks at the prayer service.

Prayer service addresses racial injustices at Marquette

Benjamin Wells
September 12, 2020
Screenshot of the new dashboard shows the tests and results at Marquette.

University launches new COVID-19 dashboard

Benjamin Wells
September 8, 2020
The Helfaer Theatre was lit up red in support of the RESTART Act.

Helfaer Theatre lit up red for project Red Alert Restart

Benjamin Wells
September 8, 2020
Symptomatic students can get tested for free at the Medical Clinic.

Medical clinic offers COVID tests, enrollment into Froedtert GetWell Loop

Benjamin Wells
September 8, 2020
Marquette Wire stock photo

Student organizations adjust to university’s “Phase 4” protocols

Benjamin Wells
September 1, 2020
Marquette students must continue to follow health safety guidelines.

University reacts to parties still taking place

Benjamin Wells
September 1, 2020
Wire stock photo.

Nine positive cases of COVID-19 on campus within last four days

Benjamin Wells
August 28, 2020
Students will be required to wear masks in every university building.

Marquette faculty, staff prepare for students returning to campus

Benjamin Wells
August 25, 2020
McClosky's among first night of speakers of the Republican National Convention

McClosky’s among first night of speakers of the Republican National Convention

Benjamin Wells
August 24, 2020

The Helping Hand

Benjamin Wells
August 24, 2020
The Democratic National Convention was moved from its original location of Fiserv Forum to the Wisconsin Center. The convention was also moved to an almost entirely virtual format.

Democratic National Convention Turns to Dust

Benjamin Wells
August 24, 2020
Joe Biden officially accepts the Democratic presidential nomination

Joe Biden officially accepts the Democratic presidential nomination

Benjamin Wells
August 20, 2020
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