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All content by Matthew Martinez
Matthew Martinez editing Marquette Journal stories on his last production day in Spring 2020.

MARTINEZ: Writing the next line

Matthew Martinez
May 8, 2020
Graphic by Matthew Martinez

Shut down: How Marquette’s campus closed

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
April 29, 2020

Diagnosing the System

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
April 22, 2020
A replica of the Bluesmobile sits on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2011. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

COVID-19 BLOG: Spoiler! Quarantine makes a movie critic

Matthew Martinez , Assistant Projects Editor
April 15, 2020
The Rise of Skywalker, which debuted in the U.S. Dec. 20, constituted the end of the nine-part Skywalker saga. Photo via Wikipedia

A ‘Star Wars’ Retrospective: Episodes I-IX Ranked

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
January 2, 2020
Under the Overpass

Under the Overpass

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
November 13, 2019
The performance previously took place at Central Mall in the heart of campus. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Concert moves to indoor venue at Fiserv

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
October 1, 2019
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin. photo courtesy of ronjohnson.senate.gov

Sen. Ron Johnson discusses immigration proposal, among other topics

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
May 31, 2019
Melvin Spence questions a student. Illustration by Natallie St. Onge.

LEFT BEHIND: Gone without answers

Matthew Martinez, Executive Projects Editor
April 9, 2019
Members of the Milwaukee County district attorneys office, which is currently located inside the safety building on State Street, did not have staff members at the inquest looking into Walter Spences 1978 death.

LEFT BEHIND: Slamming the door

Matthew Martinez, Executive Projects Editor
April 2, 2019
Graphic by Chelsea Johanning. Photos courtesy of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Marquette University Libraries.

LEFT BEHIND: What happened to Walter Spence?

Matthew Martinez, Executive Projects Editor
March 26, 2019
Sweeping the Nation: Efforts Take Root

Sweeping the Nation: Efforts Take Root

Matthew Martinez and Clara Janzen
March 20, 2019
Qdoba pipe burst causes Campus Town West evacuation

Qdoba pipe burst causes Campus Town West evacuation

Matthew Martinez, Executive Projects Editor
January 28, 2019

Water causes leaking, fallen ceiling tiles in AMU

Matthew Martinez and Aly Prouty
January 21, 2019
The U.S. Central and Southern Province released a list recently that names Jesuits with credible sexual abuse allegations against them. Image via the U.S. Central and Southern Province website.

Former MU Jesuits listed as having credible sexual abuse allegations against them

Matthew Martinez, Executive Projects Editor
December 13, 2018

[Video] TEDxMarquetteU hosts first Ted Talk

December 6, 2018

Representation for women of color in health settings affects care

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
December 4, 2018

[Video] Marquette builds sustainable stormwater system beneath AHPRC

November 28, 2018

[Video] Book Marq contract with vendor Follett expiring, MU surveying community about costs

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
November 15, 2018

[Video] Contract with Follett to end, raising questions on future of textbooks

November 15, 2018

[Video] Stormwater collection system installed by new Athletic and Human Performance Research Center

Alex Garner, News Reporter
November 5, 2018

[Video] Wire fraud strikes students

November 1, 2018
Gerrymandering explained: Wisconsins court case serves as reference for partisan concerns

Gerrymandering explained: Wisconsin’s court case serves as reference for partisan concerns

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
October 30, 2018
Kendra Klamm with her family at a siblings wedding

A Bitter Pill

Morgan Hughes and Matthew Martinez
October 22, 2018
Disclaimer: The woman pictured above is a model. She is not otherwise associated with this story or content.

The Weight of Waiting

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
October 22, 2018

[Video] Update on campus master plan progress

October 17, 2018

[Video] Marquette gears up for flu season

October 10, 2018

Lovell makes opening remarks at trauma conference

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
October 2, 2018
The male driver of the flipped car was hospitalized.

Car flips on 17th and Highland

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor
October 2, 2018
Martz Martinez ate at all of Marquettes dining halls in one day to complete his very own Sodexo Sprint Challenge.

Sodexo Sprint Challenge

Matthew Martinez
May 7, 2018
Victoria Gokee and Luis Jimenez speak at the Dreamers Gala event.

With no legislative fix in sight, Dreamers continue to support themselves

Matthew Martinez, Projects Reporter
April 4, 2018
About 3 percent of men are sexually assaulted in their lifetime, according to RAINN. Photo courtesy of Marquette Wire photography staff. DISCLAIMER: The man featured is a model depicting a victim of sexual assault. He is not necessarily a sexual assault victim.

Underreporting among males likely due to gender-based stigma

Matthew Martinez, Projects Reporter
February 27, 2018
Five Greek life organizations, including Triangle Fraternity, are prohibited from hosting events with alcohol.

Multiple Greek organizations on probation

Matthew Martinez, Projects Reporter
February 13, 2018

ROTC hosts blood drive with American Red Cross

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
January 30, 2018
Car catches fire on 16th Street

Car catches fire on 16th Street

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
January 28, 2018
Wilde Hall opens for the next academic year, and it will have co-ed floors to maximize occupancy, Mary Janz, director of the Office of Residence Life, said.

Three dorms will have co-ed floors next year

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
January 23, 2018
Photo by Jack Ford via Snapchat

Coyote wanders onto campus

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
January 18, 2018
The Marquette Wires project about college-age suicide, Breaking the Silence, concluded Wednesday, May 3, with a live television town hall forum. Photo by McKenna Oxenden/mckenna.oxenden@marquette.edu

Breaking the Silence televised town hall event recap

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
May 5, 2017
The smell of the Callery pear trees has been described as that of rotting fish by several residents.

Smelly trees cause havoc for O’Donnell residents

Matthew Martinez and Clara Janzen
May 2, 2017
McCormick Hall is undergoing internal demolition work this week. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Residence life system aims to help students at-risk, maintain confidentiality

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
April 28, 2017
Members of SOLD OUT, an on-campus group dedicated to fundraising and bringing awareness to human trafficking prevention

Statistics spur students stand up to human trafficking

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
April 25, 2017
The Center of Intercultural Engagement remains in its own space in the AMU. Marquette Wire Stock Photo

Pacific Islander culture celebrated at reception

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
April 25, 2017

Students Shed Hair To Make Others More Aware

Matthew Martinez
April 11, 2017
Alpha Xi Delta sorority and Kappa Sigma fraternity are both facing suspension for conduct violations. Photo via Austin Anderson/ austin.anderson@marquette.edu

Alpha Xi Delta and Kappa Sigma Suspended

Matthew Martinez and Leah Harris
April 11, 2017
Photo by Matthew Serafin

A coach on and off court

Matthew Martinez
April 10, 2017
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[Photo] Woman dies in campus Starbucks

April 4, 2017
A walk on the Wild site

A walk on the Wild site

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
April 4, 2017
Activist Angela Davis draws thousands to Al

Activist Angela Davis draws thousands to Al

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
April 2, 2017
Clare Byarugaba came to visit Marquettes campus from Uganda to share her experiences as a LGBTQ+ activist. Photo via Marquette Democracy Facebook page

Ugandan civil rights leader speaks at AMU

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
March 31, 2017
The Ignacio Ellacuria S.J. Dreamer’s Scholarship is awarded to undocumented students who would have benefitted from government assistance they could not receive. Photo via Karen Itzelle Medina

Dreamer’s Scholarship qualifies for endowment status

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
March 28, 2017
MUSG President Adam Kouhel and MUSG advisor Jen Reid

Two resolutions passed in MUSG meeting

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
March 28, 2017
Angela Davis set to give lecture at Al

Angela Davis set to give lecture at Al

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
March 28, 2017
Nick Jenkins, a coordinator at the Counseling Center, said QPR training typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete

Wire Explains: QPR Training

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
March 21, 2017
Marquette Democracy Project brings social activism from around the globe

Marquette Democracy Project brings social activism from around the globe

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
March 7, 2017
Theories abound regarding missing ODonnell railing

Theories abound regarding missing O’Donnell railing

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
March 7, 2017
During National Marquette Day, students in the BMO Harris Bradley Center chanted vulgar remarks as the Marquette Golden Eagles battled the Xavier Musketeers.

Vulgar basketball chants spur university response

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
February 28, 2017
ODonnell Hall hosts musicians from abroad

O’Donnell Hall hosts musicians from abroad

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
February 21, 2017
Eman Shott, a Native American freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences, voted in favor of construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Marquette student voted on Dakota Access Pipeline

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
February 21, 2017
International Day focuses on solidarity through celebration

International Day focuses on solidarity through celebration

Matthew Martinez, Wire News Reporter
February 20, 2017

Students hand out condoms to advocate for sexual health program

Matthew Martinez
February 14, 2017
Ben Shapiro, a controversial speaker, spoke on Marquettes campus the evening of Feb. 8 to a sold out crowd.

Shapiro speaking engagement goes on without hitch

Clara Janzen and Matthew Martinez
February 9, 2017
Mashuda Hall is one residence hall open during Christmas break.

Talks begin for Mashuda coed floors

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
February 7, 2017
Photo by Maryam Tunio/ maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Grocery store challenge hosts kickoff In AMU

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
January 31, 2017
Member of Marquette faculty attempts to block Ben Shapiro event

Member of Marquette faculty attempts to block Ben Shapiro event

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
January 31, 2017
Rippling effects from Marquette’s win over Villanova

Rippling effects from Marquette’s win over Villanova

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
January 31, 2017
Protestors marched in Milwaukee to show solidarity.

Women march across US in unprecedented peaceful protest

Matthew Martinez , News Reporter
January 24, 2017
University president Michael Lovell gave his annual presidential address Jan. 18 announcing the name of the new residence hall as well as new campus developments. Photo by Andrew Himmleburg/andrew.himmelburg@marquette.edu

Has President Lovell kept promises he’s made in past addresses?

Matthew Martinez, News Reporter
January 24, 2017
MUSG Executive Vice President Adam Kouhel and President Abe Ortiz Tapia speak during the MUSG pre-election debate. Kouhel replaced Ortiz Tapia Jan. 23 and named Cameron Vrana EVP Jan. 30.

MUSG President Abe Ortiz Tapia Resigns; EVP Adam Kouhel Assumes Role

Matthew Martinez
January 24, 2017
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