The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
All content by Erin Heffernan
MU addresses tech gender disparity

MU addresses tech gender disparity

Erin Heffernan
May 1, 2014
RuPaul's Drag Race brought drag queens of many talents to Turner Hall Tuesday night. Graphic by Caroline Devane / caroline.devane@marquette.edu

Drag queens turn on their best talents in Turner Hall

Erin Heffernan
April 30, 2014
Exploring Marquette's rumors.

When can Marquette read your emails?

Erin Heffernan
April 22, 2014
Exploring Marquette's rumors.

MU’s Walgreens charges more than fellow locations

Erin Heffernan
April 10, 2014
Infographic by Robert Gebelhoff/robert.gebelhoff@marquette.edu

MU campus dense in parking citations

Erin Heffernan
March 27, 2014
The framed art vault is one of three vaults holding the 5,000 pieces of artwork in the Haggerty Museum's permanent collection.

What does the Haggerty art collection really look like?

Erin Heffernan
March 18, 2014
Exploring Marquette's rumors.

Why can’t dorm elevators just work?

Erin Heffernan
February 13, 2014
Infographic by Rob Gebelhoff/robert.gebelhoff@marquette.edu

Cyber security a constant concern on college campuses

Erin Heffernan
February 6, 2014
Milwaukee Public Library bookshelves.

How do Marquette’s libraries stack up?

Erin Heffernan
January 23, 2014
HEFFERNAN: Busting one last move as a Marquee editor

HEFFERNAN: Busting one last move as a Marquee editor

Erin Heffernan
January 16, 2014
Original 1867 William Lamprecht painting

What’s the deal with Marquette’s university seal?

Erin Heffernan
January 14, 2014
The Marquette Cheese Curd Challenge

The Marquette Cheese Curd Challenge

Erin Heffernan
December 3, 2013
'Six Foot Something' takes campus improv to new lengths

‘Six Foot Something’ takes campus improv to new lengths

Erin Heffernan
November 21, 2013
HEFFERNAN: What we forget about the Beat generation

HEFFERNAN: What we forget about the Beat generation

Erin Heffernan
November 19, 2013
Movies You'd Only Rent from Blockbuster

Movies You’d Only Rent from Blockbuster

Erin Heffernan
November 14, 2013
HEFFERNAN: Childhood board games offer unrealistic view on "Life"

HEFFERNAN: Childhood board games offer unrealistic view on “Life”

Erin Heffernan
November 12, 2013

PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK: Best of Jock Jams

Erin Heffernan
November 7, 2013
Photo via impawards.com

’12 Years a Slave’ brings dark history to light

Erin Heffernan
November 5, 2013

PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK: Marquee Halloween

Erin Heffernan
October 30, 2013

Remembering rock’s street poet

Erin Heffernan
October 29, 2013
PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK: Songs for broke college kids

PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK: Songs for broke college kids

Erin Heffernan
October 23, 2013

What to Do in MKE: Oct. 24-27

Erin Heffernan
October 23, 2013

Sucked into a Tennessee tourist trap

Erin Heffernan
October 22, 2013

HEFFERNAN: Is Cable TV worth the cost?

Erin Heffernan
October 15, 2013

PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK: Songs for fall break

Erin Heffernan
October 15, 2013

Becoming an audio bookworm

Erin Heffernan
October 1, 2013

MU Theatre’s ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ promises filthy fun

Erin Heffernan
September 26, 2013

Getting my hopes up for the Emmys

Erin Heffernan
September 17, 2013
Summer court battles place internships under extra scrutiny

Summer court battles place internships under extra scrutiny

Erin Heffernan
September 12, 2013

Finding ink outside the lines in Milwaukee history

Erin Heffernan
September 10, 2013
HEFFERNAN: Bikes without borders

HEFFERNAN: Bikes without borders

Erin Heffernan
September 3, 2013

HEFFERNAN: Ghosts of Marquette yearbooks past

Erin Heffernan
August 29, 2013

Summer Picks from the Class of ’17

Erin Heffernan
August 27, 2013
HEFFERNAN: We haven’t been formally introduced

HEFFERNAN: We haven’t been formally introduced

Erin Heffernan
May 2, 2013
Photo courtesy of Bill Lacy

33rd & State’s new show an intersection of scripted sketches, live laughs

Erin Heffernan
April 25, 2013
On Wisconsin Ave: Marquette Trivia

On Wisconsin Ave: Marquette Trivia

Erin Heffernan
April 22, 2013
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/ rebecca.rebholz@mu.edu

‘Urinetown’ tells a story of pee and people

Erin Heffernan
April 18, 2013
Photo via milwaukeeconsumer.com

Summerfest’s 2013 lineup a mix of the good, the bad and the just plain weird

Erin Heffernan
April 11, 2013
Video: What Are You Listening To?

Video: What Are You Listening To?

Erin Heffernan
April 9, 2013
Photo via globaneer.com

Henna Night to leave its mark on students

Erin Heffernan
April 4, 2013
Photo via imdb

‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ all smoke and mirrors

Erin Heffernan
March 21, 2013
Photo by Daniel Alfonzo / daniel.alfonzo@mu.edu

Weddings at Gesu ring of Marquette love stories

Erin Heffernan
March 7, 2013
Photo courtesy of Kat Lau

UWM Drag Show used its glitz for a good cause

Erin Heffernan
February 28, 2013
Photo via Facebook

Drunken crowd eats up ‘Walking Dead’ cast at the Riverside

Erin Heffernan
February 21, 2013
Photo via Facebook

MU orchestra to perform with world-class soloist

Erin Heffernan
February 14, 2013
Photo by Eva Sotomayor/ eva.sotomayor@mu.edu

Marquee Quiz Time Radio Hour, Episode 1

Erin Heffernan
February 7, 2013
Photo via MilwaukeeRep.com

‘Clybourne Park’ combines two fascinating discussions into one play

Erin Heffernan
February 7, 2013
Photo via Facebook

Local Natives’ new album ‘Hummingbird’ soars through darkness

Erin Heffernan
January 31, 2013
Photo via Facebook

Punch Brothers hit Turner Hall with masterful, bluegrass blend

Erin Heffernan
January 24, 2013
Photo courtesy of Lynne Shumow

Diverse art finds home at the Haggerty

Erin Heffernan
January 17, 2013
"Sense and Sensibility" is based on Jane Austen's first published novel, which she wrote at age 19. Photo milwaukeerep.com

Jane Austen’s classic novel delivers literary flair to stage

Erin Heffernan
December 6, 2012
Canadian indie band Patrick Watson is coming to Turner Hall on Friday, Nov. 30. Photo via Facebook

Patrick Watson brings live shows from his backyard to ours

Erin Heffernan
November 29, 2012
Charles P. Pierce graduated from Marquette University in 1975. Photo via charlespierce.net

MU alum Pierce journeys from MU basement to NPR broadcast

Erin Heffernan
November 15, 2012
"Wreck-It Ralph" features cameos from throughout video game history, including Sonic and Pac-Man ghosts. Photo via impawards.com

‘Wreck-It Ralph’ a smashing good time for all ages

Erin Heffernan
November 8, 2012
Photo courtesy of Christopher Wilde

Milwaukee Zine Fest zeroes in on DIY art books

Erin Heffernan
November 1, 2012

Songs you’re too cool to like (but do anyway)

Erin Heffernan
October 30, 2012
The latest installment of the "Paranormal Activity" series came out Oct. 19. Photo via impawards.com

‘Paranormal Activity 4’ more of a paranormal bore

Erin Heffernan
October 25, 2012
"Cymbeline" is one of the Bard's most complex plays, both in staging and storytelling. Photo courtesy of Ari Mintz.

Fiasco Theatre’s ‘Cymbeline’ accepts Bard’s challenge

Erin Heffernan
October 11, 2012
Annie's 2nd Hand Chic is just one of the many eclectic attractions located on Brady Street. Photo by Erin Heffernan/ erin.heffernan@mu.edu.

The best of Brady Street

Erin Heffernan
October 4, 2012

An Insomniac’s Guide to Music

Erin Heffernan
October 2, 2012
Ben Braun (left) and Chris O'Reilly (right) star in the Helfaer Theatre's latest production, "The Foreigner." Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/ rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu.

Audiences should be no stranger to ‘The Foreigner’

Erin Heffernan
September 27, 2012
The Avett Brothers' latest album moves beyond the folk band's twangy sound. Photo via pitchfork.com.

Avett Brothers’ ‘Carpenter’ builds on initial success

Erin Heffernan
September 20, 2012
Why I saw so much KFC in China

Why I saw so much KFC in China

Erin Heffernan
September 13, 2012
The Cream City Soundcheck celebrates Milwaukee's filmmakers, musicians and landmark stages. Photo courtesy of doc|UWM.

Cream City Soundcheck brings together movies and music at Turner Hall

Erin Heffernan
September 13, 2012

Why won’t that catchy song get out of your head?

Erin Heffernan
September 6, 2012
Alyson Smith, the president of the Medieval Society, plays 9 Man's Morris during O-Fest. Photo by Erin Heffernan/erin.heffernan@marquette.edu

The hidden treasures of last weekend’s O-Fest

Erin Heffernan
September 6, 2012
An example of Beck's sheet music album. Photo via McSweeney's Publishing

Beck to release new album…but it’s not an album

Erin Heffernan
August 30, 2012
Marquette's collection of J.R.R. Tolkien's original manuscripts are getting a lot of attention with "The Hobbit's" 75th anniversary and the upcoming Peter Jackson film. Photo by Danny Alfonzo/daniel.alfonzo@marquette.edu

Frodo lives at Marquette with Tolkien course and lecture series

Erin Heffernan
August 30, 2012
Load More Stories