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Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
All content by Josh Anderson
Clayton Boehm, senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, is president of the Blockchain Lab at Marquette. Photo courtesy of Clayton Boehm.

Student run blockchain lab to host second conference

Josh Anderson, Contributor
September 18, 2018
An image with racial overtones spread across campus, upsetting students and causing university leaders to speak out. Photo courtesy of WISN 12 News.

Students, university leaders react to image with ‘racial overtones’

Josh Anderson and Natallie St. Onge
May 1, 2018
Hoffman says the artificial sweeteners had negative effects on the rats' metabolic processes described above. Graphic by Josh Anderson.

Professor researches health effects of artificial sweeteners

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
May 1, 2018
Two cars crashed outside Engineering Hall in the afternoon Thursday.

Car accident occurs outside Engineering Hall

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
April 26, 2018
MUPD assistant chief Jeff Kranz said MUPD gathers information about fire drills. Photo courtesy of Marquette Wire stock photo

MUPD to begin diversity liaison program

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
April 24, 2018
Shaw and Marklin hope to help companies utilize blockchain despite the tool's complexity. Graphic by Josh Anderson.

Students launch blockchain consulting firm

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
April 24, 2018
The MUnchMates team held an official launch party for their app in the 707 Hub Thursday, April 12.

MUnchMates launches app to connect campus community

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
April 17, 2018
The hearing for the evictions case has been adjourned two times. The third hearing is scheduled for June 5.

Subway eviction hearing postponed

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
April 10, 2018
Professor of social and cultural sciences Louise Cainkar said she sees a correlation between the decline of international enrollment and Trump’s administration. That decline can be seen in both national and Marquette numbers. Graphic by Jenny Whidden.

International students feel effects of Trump’s election, enrollment decreases

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
April 4, 2018
From 2016-'17, there was a 6.8 percent increase in students from China studying at American higher institutions, according to the Institute of International Education Open Doors Report.

New admissions employee seeks to recruit Chinese students

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
March 20, 2018
High school students participate in a walkout that was called for by Women’s March Youth EMPOWER. Photo courtesy of Molly Smerillo.

Marquette admissions office supports high school protestors

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
March 16, 2018
Eva Martinez Powless and Oscar Silva pose in front of the Center for Intercultural Engagement.

New employee to work exclusively with Hispanic students

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
February 27, 2018
With a proposal for a new multicultural freshmen orientation, the university is aiming to promote diversity on campus. Graphic by Sydney Czyzon.

University aims to achieve higher retention rate among black students

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
February 20, 2018
Members of Marquette's B4P chapter are sending unused hospital supplies to countries in need. Photo courtesy of Shreya Shah.

Students send supplies to overseas hospitals

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
February 13, 2018
Data from the OIRA show that the percentage of non-tenure-track faculty at Marquette has steadily increased since 2010. Graphic by Josh Anderson.

Tenured professor advocates for adjunct union

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
February 6, 2018
Minnesota's U.S. Bank Stadium hosted this year's Super Bowl. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Still.

Three students work security for Super Bowl

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
February 6, 2018
Along with Marquette, some other universities are conducting blockchain research. Graphic by Sydney Czyzon.

Founder hopes Blockchain Lab won’t exist soon

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
January 23, 2018

Presidential address acknowledges community accomplishments

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
January 17, 2018
Photo via Google Maps.

Carpenter Tower floods, building will open for second semester

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
January 10, 2018
Professor Dennis Brylow teaches an elementary computer science class to elementary, middle and high school teachers in preparation for Computer Science Education Week.

Marquette partners with Code.org to help local teachers learn about computer science

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
December 5, 2017
Sheena Carey, the internship coordinator for the College of Communication and a long-time faculty member, said she loves reconnecting with colleagues through the Quarter Century Club.

Celebrating a quarter century of camaraderie

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
November 29, 2017
17 buildings on campus changed their street addresses last week, following a request by the City of Milwaukee.

Slew of Marquette buildings subject to address change

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
November 28, 2017
The Marquette Impact Challenge (formerly the Strategic Innovation Fund) has undergone several changes in the past year to create a bigger impact on Marquette and the surrounding community. Graphic by Josh Anderson

Strategic Innovation Fund undergoes name change, shifts focus

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
November 28, 2017
This year marked the third annual Great Lakes Environmental Film Festival at Marquette. GLEFF is one of only three environmental film festivals in the country located at a university. This year, GLEFF showed five films chosen from over 250 submissions.

Environmental film fest screens documentary on the proposed Back Forty Mine, opponents fear runoff

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
November 14, 2017

Milwaukee Startup Week hosts several events at Marquette

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
November 7, 2017
Alan Borsuk, a senior fellow in law and public policy at the law school, said that before Kearney became dean in 2003, the Marquette Law School was relatively unknown outside the Milwaukee community.

Law School opens center to facilitate political discussion in Milwaukee community

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
October 31, 2017

Strategic Innovation Fund hosts annual kickoff event, features previous awardees

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
October 24, 2017
Senior engineering student Kassie Paul discusses the importance of service.

Engineering club serves impoverished countries

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
October 18, 2017
English Professor dies unexpectedly

English Professor dies unexpectedly

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
October 14, 2017
Photo via phyterfood.com

Business student brings family company’s nutrition bars to Sendik’s, expands horizons

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
October 3, 2017
From left to right: Paula Van Camp, Colleen Pawlicki and Kathleen Baert participate in discussion in a Girls Who Code meeting.

Girls Who Code experiences rapid growth, increases course offerings

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
October 3, 2017
Fabiola Magaña, a senior in the College of Nursing, is a first-generation student.

First-generation student population increases, face different struggles than peers

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
September 26, 2017
New collaborative arts program website unveiled

New collaborative arts program website unveiled

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
September 21, 2017
Lauren Gilbert, a second year graduate student in the student affairs in higher education program, asking questions at the Race After Charlottesville.

Understanding Race After Charlottesville program held on campus

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
September 19, 2017
Christian Ziegler speaking at Marquette.

World-renowned nature photographer visits campus, advocates environmentalism

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
September 12, 2017
Cole Bovard a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences and coach Steve Wojciechowski send supplies to victims in Houston. Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics

Response to Hurricane Harvey

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
September 5, 2017

Man dies near Evans Scholars House

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
September 2, 2017
Charlie Koenen displaying bees on the roof of Engineering Hall.

Beehive installed on Engineering Hall rooftop

Josh Anderson, News Reporter
August 29, 2017
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