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

MARTINEZ: Writing the next line

May 8, 2020
Graphic by Matthew Martinez

Shut down: How Marquette’s campus closed

April 29, 2020

Diagnosing the System

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

April 15, 2020

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

January 2, 2020
Under the Overpass

Under the Overpass

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

October 1, 2019
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin. photo courtesy of ronjohnson.senate.gov

Sen. Ron Johnson discusses immigration proposal, among other topics

May 31, 2019
Melvin Spence questions a student. Illustration by Natallie St. Onge.

LEFT BEHIND: Gone without answers

April 9, 2019
Members of the Milwaukee County district attorney's office, which is currently located inside the safety building on State Street, did not have staff members at the inquest looking into Walter Spence's 1978 death.

LEFT BEHIND: Slamming the door

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?

March 26, 2019
Sweeping the Nation: Efforts Take Root

Sweeping the Nation: Efforts Take Root

March 20, 2019
Qdoba pipe burst causes Campus Town West evacuation

Qdoba pipe burst causes Campus Town West evacuation

January 28, 2019

Water causes leaking, fallen ceiling tiles in AMU

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

December 13, 2018

[VIDEO] TEDxMarquetteU hosts first Ted Talk

December 6, 2018

Representation for women of color in health settings affects care

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

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

November 5, 2018

[VIDEO] Wire fraud strikes students

November 1, 2018
Gerrymandering explained: Wisconsin's court case serves as reference for partisan concerns

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

October 30, 2018
Kendra Klamm with her family at a sibling's wedding

A Bitter Pill

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

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

October 2, 2018
The male driver of the flipped car was hospitalized.

Car flips on 17th and Highland

October 2, 2018
Martz Martinez ate at all of Marquette's dining halls in one day to complete his very own Sodexo Sprint Challenge.

Sodexo Sprint Challenge

May 7, 2018
Victoria Gokee and Luis Jimenez speak at the Dreamer's Gala event.

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

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

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

Multiple Greek organizations on probation

February 13, 2018

ROTC hosts blood drive with American Red Cross

January 30, 2018
Car catches fire on 16th Street

Car catches fire on 16th Street

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

January 23, 2018
Photo by Jack Ford via Snapchat

Coyote wanders onto campus

January 18, 2018
The Marquette Wire's 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

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

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

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

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

April 25, 2017

Students Shed Hair To Make Others More Aware

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

April 11, 2017
Photo by Matthew Serafin

A coach on and off court

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

April 4, 2017
Activist Angela Davis draws thousands to Al

Activist Angela Davis draws thousands to Al

April 2, 2017
Clare Byarugaba came to visit Marquette's campus from Uganda to share her experiences as a LGBTQ+ activist. Photo via Marquette Democracy Facebook page

Ugandan civil rights leader speaks at AMU

March 31, 2017
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