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All content by McKenna Oxenden
Editors Note: Spring 2018

Editor’s Note: Spring 2018

McKenna Oxenden, Marquette Journal & Special Projects Managing Editor
May 7, 2018
Dean Kimo Ah Yun and Senior Vice Provost Gary Meyer broke the world record for most casinos visited in a day.

Dean Kimo Ah Yun breaks world record

McKenna Oxenden , Journal and Special Projects Managing Editor
May 1, 2018
McKenna and the Marquette Wires Executive Director, Patrick Thomas.

OXENDEN: Everything will be fine

McKenna Oxenden , Managing Editor of the Marquette Journal
May 1, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker, State Sen. Leah Vukmir visit campus to promote political involvement

McKenna Oxenden and Caroline White
March 20, 2018

MUPD responds to alleged sexual assault, video shows officer threatening to tase

Jennifer Walter, Clara Janzen and McKenna Oxenden
September 23, 2017
John McAdams passed away Thursday. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Judge rules in favor of Marquette over McAdams

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
May 4, 2017
Although Marquette was ranked the 6th best place to work in Wisconsin, some dont believe this to be true.

Suicide, Theology: More than ‘a magic Jesus pill’

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
April 11, 2017
James Foley was honored during the Oscars as Sting performed The Empty Chair, nominated for best soundtrack, from Jim: The James Foley Story documentary. Photo via ABC

James Foley remembered on national stage during 2017 Oscars

McKenna Oxenden , Executive News Editor
February 27, 2017
Photo by Maryam Tunio/maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Two more students diagnosed with mumps

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
February 8, 2017
Marquette stock photo

University stands by undocumented students, immigrants

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
January 30, 2017
Participants from Jan. 27s November Project pose for a photo after finishing their workout on Marquettes campus in celebration of their win over #1 Villanova. Photo via November Project Facebook Page

Diary of physical exertion: The November Project

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
January 30, 2017
The university announced an increase of $1,330 for tuition during the 2017-2018 academic school year Jan. 23.

University announces tuition increase of over $1,000

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
January 23, 2017
Members of the Marquette community gather to counter protest The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property. Who argue Marquettes policy on transgenders does not align with its Jesuit and Catholic roots.

Protest voices disapproval of Marquette’s transgender stance, igniting counter protest

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
October 27, 2016
The Saint Mother Teresa statue was unveiled on campus in 2009. Photo by Maryam Tunio/maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Marquette celebrates Saint Mother Teresa’s canonization

Rebecca Carballo and McKenna Oxenden
September 6, 2016
A Marquette University police officer looks up at the parking structure where the student was standing on the ledge. Photo by Jennifer Walter/jennifer.walter@marquette.edu

Student stands on parking structure ledge spurring police response

Brittany Carloni, Matthew Harte, Ryan Patterson and McKenna Oxenden
August 29, 2016
Senior business student dies unexpectedly

Senior business student dies unexpectedly

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
July 25, 2016
According to the student, the shots were fired around 7:30. After the incident, the suspect fled the scene. Photo by McKenna Oxenden/mckenna.oxenden@marquette.edu

Shots reportedly fired outside Sobelman’s, four students sustain minor injuries

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
June 22, 2016
The 66-year-old residence hall will not only remain open for at least one more school year but also become co-ed.

O’Donnell Hall scheduled to remain open, change to co-ed for 2016-’17 school year

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
May 23, 2016
Zoromski brings a teaching philosophy based upon constructive criticism. At UWM, he says sometimes his critiques are over three pages long to help improve students work at a rockets pace.

Mark Zoromski named new director of student media

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
May 20, 2016
The university announced an increase of $1,330 for tuition during the 2017-2018 academic school year Jan. 23.

Marquette names first vice provost of enrollment management

McKenna Oxenden, Executive News Editor
May 10, 2016
Marquette Law School announces new collaborative initiative with St. Norbert College

Marquette Law School announces new collaborative initiative with St. Norbert College

McKenna Oxenden, Assistant News Editor
April 27, 2016

Bernie Sanders rallies in Milwaukee before next week’s Wisconsin primary

McKenna Oxenden , Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2016
Photo by Matthew Serafin/ matthew.serafin@mu.edu

Marquette Police Department continues active shooter trainings with College of Communication

McKenna Oxenden, Crime Reporter
December 10, 2015
There were no safety reports about this weekends crimes, leading to student speculation. Photo by Maryam Tunio / maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Marquette Police Department looking to better utilize social media after misinformation spreads

McKenna Oxenden, Crime Reporter
November 19, 2015
A suspected altercation took place near 16th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Marquette Wire Stock Photo

Marquette Police Department considering body cameras

McKenna Oxenden, Crime Reporter
November 19, 2015
Officer Brian Plachinski hands out pizza coupons to students who followed pedestrian rules. Photo courtesy of Jeff Kranz.

MUPD offering free pizza to safe pedestrians

McKenna Oxenden, Crime Reporter
November 12, 2015
MUPD providing active shooter training on campus

MUPD providing active shooter training on campus

McKenna Oxenden, Crime Reporter
November 12, 2015
Chen regained her voice after only having a 50 percent chance of doing so. Photo courtesy of Chens LinkedIn page.

Student hit-and-run victim reflects on accident months later

McKenna Oxenden , Crime News Reporter
November 5, 2015
Marquette Police Department considers preparing university in case of campus shooting

Marquette Police Department considers preparing university in case of campus shooting

McKenna Oxenden , Crime Reporter
October 8, 2015
Photo by Ben Erickson /benjamin.a.erickson@marquette.edu

BlueLight app receives mostly positive, some negative response

McKenna Oxenden, Crime Reporter
September 24, 2015
Photo by Maryam Tuino /maryam.tuino@marquette.edu

Marquette Police Department: first year as a force

McKenna Oxenden
September 3, 2015
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/ rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

New DPS program to assist homeless people on campus

McKenna Oxenden
April 16, 2015
Bedbugs in one room of Straz Tower confirmed after pest control inspection

Bedbugs in one room of Straz Tower confirmed after pest control inspection

McKenna Oxenden
April 14, 2015
BroPhoto by Elise Krivit/elise.krivit@marquette.edu

Broken Yolk at The Marq closing, Campustown location extending hours

McKenna Oxenden
April 9, 2015
Department of Public Safety . Photo by Yin Yue / yin.yue@marquette.edu

Campus police office offers space for Internet transactions

McKenna Oxenden
March 31, 2015
Evans Scholars host fifth St. Baldricks to fund cancer research

Evans Scholars host fifth St. Baldrick’s to fund cancer research

McKenna Oxenden
March 24, 2015
Mashuda Hall floods for second time within a few months

Mashuda Hall floods for second time within a few months

McKenna Oxenden
March 17, 2015
Photo by Cassie Rogala / cassierogala@gmail.com

Budget may put $400,000 into 2016 building facade repair

McKenna Oxenden
March 5, 2015
Photo via

Marquette police reports catalytic converters stolen from cars

McKenna Oxenden
February 26, 2015
Bublr bikes give Milwaukee residents a new mode of transportation around the city. Photo by Cassie Rogala/cassie.rogala@marquette.edu

Students propose Bublr bike sharing stations for campus

McKenna Oxenden
February 26, 2015
Department of Public Safety . Photo by Yin Yue / yin.yue@marquette.edu

DPS Sip and Stroll canceled, to be rescheduled

McKenna Oxenden
February 18, 2015
Administrator says replacement Marquette ID cards would not be viable

Administrator says replacement Marquette ID cards would not be viable

McKenna Oxenden
February 17, 2015
A photo of the suspected car that struck the student caught on a surveillance camera. Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Department

String of hit-and-runs strikes campus in January

McKenna Oxenden
February 5, 2015
Department of Public Safety . Photo by Yin Yue / yin.yue@marquette.edu

Marquette in talks with Milwaukee Police on commissioning

McKenna Oxenden
February 3, 2015
Photo by McKenna Oxenden mckenna.oxenden@marquette.edu

Police force commission announced at State of University address

McKenna Oxenden
January 30, 2015
Photo by

Jesuit Residence on track for completion this fall

McKenna Oxenden
January 29, 2015
MUSG supports MPD officers having all terrain vehicles. Photo by Xidan Zhang / xidan.zhang@marquette.edu

Drug offenses could cost students scholarships

McKenna Oxenden
January 27, 2015
Barretts confirmation may affect the court packing in the Supreme Court.

New Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic to provide free legal services

McKenna Oxenden
January 22, 2015
Students displaced by Mashuda flooding expected to return this weekend

Students displaced by Mashuda flooding expected to return this weekend

McKenna Oxenden
January 19, 2015
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Decision on Marquette police force to come soon

McKenna Oxenden
January 15, 2015
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Reported campus crime costs almost $60K this semester

McKenna Oxenden
December 4, 2014
Photo by Becca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Three sexual assaults reported in one week

McKenna Oxenden
December 2, 2014
Photo via Uber.com

Uber to partner with Marquette to transport students

McKenna Oxenden
November 11, 2014
Photo via Facebook

More than 35,000 turn out for Halloween weekend in Madison

McKenna Oxenden
November 4, 2014
President Barack Obama greets Milwaukee residents at North Division High School while campaigning for Democratic candidate for governor, Mary Burke. Photo by Joe Cahill / joseph.cahill@marquette.edu

Obama stumps for Mary Burke in Milwaukee high school

McKenna Oxenden
October 29, 2014
MUSG supports MPD officers having all terrain vehicles. Photo by Xidan Zhang / xidan.zhang@marquette.edu

DPS holds student forum to discuss potential Police Force

McKenna Oxenden
October 28, 2014

MU robotics lab receives $500,000 grant

McKenna Oxenden
October 21, 2014
Photo courtesy of Marquettes website.

New categories on annual DPS report deal with violence, stalking

McKenna Oxenden
October 9, 2014
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Annual DPS report shows increase in robberies, decrease in alcohol referrals

McKenna Oxenden
October 2, 2014
First Lady Michelle Obama visits Milwaukee

First Lady Michelle Obama visits Milwaukee

McKenna Oxenden
September 29, 2014
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