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The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
Mia Thurow

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor

Mia Thurow is a sophomore from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, majoring in Journalism with minors in Spanish and Sports Communication, as well as a concentration in Communication Leadership. She is the Executive News Editor for the 2024-2025 school year. In her free time, Mia enjoys cheering on her favorite sports teams, exploring Milwaukee and hiking. As Executive News Editor, she is eager to raise awareness of important news stories both in the local community and nationwide.

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Ah Yun sat down for an interview in the Marquette Wire studio to discuss a variety of topics before his inauguration.

EXCLUSIVE: Marquette President Kimo Ah Yun sits down with the Wire prior to inauguration

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
April 26, 2025
Hands Off! protesters, led by Mike Van Someren, gathered in the Village Green where they acquired a permit to assemble.

‘It’s Main Street versus Wall Street’: How the historically red city of Oconomowoc is taking a stand against Donald Trump and Elon Musk

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
April 25, 2025
Tom Farley (far right) poses with his family, including Chris (second to right), at Marquette. Photo courtesy of Tom Farley.

Tom Farley is redefining his legacy. Not with comedy this time, but honesty and gratitude

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
April 11, 2025
Participants walked two laps around the Marquette Mile.

[Photo] Students walk in support of suicide prevention

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter
April 8, 2025
Tailgating in the parking lot has been a longstanding tradition at Milwaukee Brewers games. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

American Family Field ranked second-best ballpark for RV tailgating, per RV Trader

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
April 5, 2025
Both ceremonies will take place in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel.

Multiple Masses in honor of business student John Koser’s life to be held this week

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
March 25, 2025
Koser's family granted the university permission to publicly share his identity Friday afternoon.

BREAKING: Identity of student who died Thursday revealed, as permitted by family

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
March 21, 2025
Faculty, staff and students have access to services for coping with grief through the Counseling Center and Campus Ministry.

Marquette University mourns student who died in their off-campus apartment Thursday

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
March 21, 2025
Kam Jones stops to fist-bump a young Marquette basketball fan while making his way out to the team bus.

Marquette men’s basketball team sent off by fans before heading to NCAA tournament

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
March 19, 2025
Ighodaro notched 11 points and six rebounds in 32 minutes against the Sacramento Kings Friday night in Phoenix.

Oso Ighodaro’s homecoming: How the Phoenix Suns rookie and former MUBB star is shining

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
March 18, 2025
Members of the spring 2024 New Orleans trip visit Burnell, the owner of the only grocery store in the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Kyla Schwager.

Beyond beads and floats: MU MARDI GRAS educates and creates lasting connections

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
March 4, 2025
Crawford spoke with Lubar Center Director Derek Mosely as a part of the center's "Get to Know" series.

Get to know Judge Susan Crawford ahead of Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court election

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
March 3, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as U.S. Vice President JD Vance reacts at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 28, 2025.

Week of diplomacy ends with heated Oval Office showdown between world leaders

Sahil Gupta and Mia Thurow
March 2, 2025
LOL x Marquette's seven executive board members host meetings in Straz Hall 116. Photo courtesy of Lydia Knutson.

Letters of Love x Marquette makes an extra sweet impact during the season of love

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
February 14, 2025
The Eaton wildfire had disproportionate ramifications for LA’s Black communities, particularly in Altadena. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.

From Los Angeles to Milwaukee: Marquette community confronts wildfire aftermath

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
February 12, 2025
"Stuff the Truck" will benefit the Backpack Program, Marquette's on-campus food pantry.

Marquette has a small group that is assessing which orders are going to impact the campus. Marquette Wire stock photo.

What to know about how Trump’s executive orders could impact Marquette

Mia Thurow and Sophia Tiedge
January 28, 2025
A Brewers flag was wrapped around the Uecker statue, positioned to look like a superhero cape.

Milwaukee remembers Uecker with memorial

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
January 24, 2025
Students initially received a safety alert text message notifying them that class was canceled Tuesday.

BREAKING: Classes canceled Tuesday due to severe weather

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
January 20, 2025
Los Angeles residents have been affected by levels of destruction never seen before in California history. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.

Lending a helping hand to the LA community

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
January 18, 2025
Thousands of LED lights were added to the west side of the Hoan Bridge in October 2020, creating colorful light displays over the water every night.

“More than lights on a bridge:” Hoan continues to illuminate the community

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
December 30, 2024
Christine Little works to reduce food waste, engage in hunger relief in the Milwaukee community and create nutritious meals for Marquette students in need.

Christine Little’s impact is anything but small

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
December 16, 2024
From Dec. 9-14, there will be bins located in the lobby of each residence hall where students can donate food items.

Backpack Program to hold final food drive of fall semester

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
December 7, 2024
T-shirts with the same turquoise hue and yellow geometric pattern that the men’s basketball team will wear on Nov. 30 have been displayed front and center at the Marquette Spirit Shop since Nov. 1.

New N7 shirt honors Native American heritage

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
November 27, 2024
Kate Kelly runs @thegirlthatcooksmu on Instagram, where she curates home cooked meals for students who are craving comfort food. Photo courtesy of Kate Kelly.

Cooking up comfort cravings for a cause

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
November 25, 2024
Sarah Feldner has served as dean in the Diederich College for more than four and a half years and will start in her role as acting provost immediately. Photo courtesy of Marquette University.

Sarah Feldner named acting provost of Marquette University, active Thursday

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
November 21, 2024
On Monday, the LGBTQ+ Resource Center placed “flags in their honor” to pay tribute to transgender lives in Central Mall, which kicked off Trans* Compassion Week. 

Marquette honors transgender lives

Ellie Golko and Mia Thurow
November 20, 2024
Eric Hovde continued to say there were "troubling issues" with absentee ballots in Milwaukee, a claim which Democrats, Republicans and nonpartisan election leaders all refuted.

Hovde concedes Senate election to Baldwin

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
November 19, 2024
Lance Spaude graduated from Marquette Law School in 2016 and currently represents UFC fighters in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of Lance Spaude.

Q&A with Marquette Law alum Lance Spaude

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
November 17, 2024
A series of nationwide racist text messages has made its way to the phones of Milwaukee residents.

[Photo] Racist messages make appearance in MKE

Gabriel Mannion, News Reporter
November 13, 2024
The College of Communication is hosting its third annual Friendsgiving on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5-7 p.m. in Johnston Hall 106 and 107. Photo courtesy of Calley Hostad.

Friendsgiving fosters fellowship through food

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
November 9, 2024
Blue has a vest, collar and official police badge that he wears when it's time to go to work.

‘Blue’ alleviates campus blues

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
November 1, 2024
Noah Leigh grew up with a passion for the paranormal and founded his own investigation group in 2007. Photo courtesy of Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee.

MKE’s haunted history frightens all

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
October 31, 2024
With less than a week until Election Day, Hovde and Baldwin are the politicians fighting for the incumbent Baldwin's Senate spot. Photos courtesy of Baldwin Press and Press Team Hovde.

Senate campaigns prep for election

Mia Thurow and Ellie Golko
October 30, 2024
Timothy Rabolt, manager of the Collegiate Recovery Program, hands out free coffee and treats to raise awareness of substance use recovery.

A refreshing approach to recovery on campus

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
October 14, 2024
Emily Drenovsky (left) and a group of students in the physician assistant graduate program attended a Lifesavers Training on World Suicide Prevention Day. Photo courtesy of Emily Drenovsky.

“You are not alone”

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
October 8, 2024
Mass on the Grass took place in the Gratitude Garden and attracted nearly almost 100 attendees.

Outdoor Mass promotes nature

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
September 24, 2024
Collegiate Recovery Program offers students a second chance

Collegiate Recovery Program offers students a second chance

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
September 10, 2024
Acting President Kimo Ah Yun is also the university provost and the vice president for academic affairs.

Interview with Acting President Kimo Ah Yun

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
August 1, 2024
Sarah Kirkwood named Student Employee of the Year

Sarah Kirkwood named Student Employee of the Year

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
April 30, 2024
"Move out for Hunger" will place donation bins in each residence hall. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Students can donate food to the Backpack Program upon move out

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
April 30, 2024
CEO's from around Milwaukee attended the kickoff event on Marquette's campus. Photo courtesy of Marquette Today.

President Lovell Hosts Kickoff Walk for Cancer Prevention

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
April 23, 2024
"Out of the Darkness" walk raised awareness for suicide prevention.

Campus “Out of the Darkness” Walk raises Suicide Prevention Awareness

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
April 9, 2024
The bill comes as a result of the pillars of MUSG leadership campaign promises. Marquette Wire Stock photo.

MUSG strives to provide greater access to period products

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
March 5, 2024
Marquette's Teams are in the Top 50 globally. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Two Marquette investment banking teams in Top 50 Globally

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
February 20, 2024
Chiroff started Project Bubaloo in 2018. Photo courtesy of Callie Chiroff.

Marquette nursing professor Callie Chiroff is taking ‘big steps for little hearts’

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
February 13, 2024
Weber provided information on how the camp on indirect funds from NIH might impact marquette research.

Marquette announces tuition raise for the 2024-25 school year

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
January 23, 2024
One Love Marquette uses their instagram platform to spread awareness. Photo courtesy of One Love Marquette.

OneLove Marquette spreads awareness on Domestic Violence

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
December 5, 2023
Shaka Smart was one of the panelists at the conference. Photo courtesy of Marquette University.

Sport at the Service of Humanity Conference provides platform for change-makers in athletics

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
November 14, 2023
Backpack Program collection box for the October food drive.

Backpack Program to begin hosting monthly food drives

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
October 31, 2023
The Explorer Challenge has had a hand in notable Marquette programs and initiatives, such as the creation of the 707 Hub.

Explorer Challenge winners seek to advance student well-being

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
October 17, 2023
Women in Business members at their first event in the 707 Hub.

Women in Business looks to expand opportunities for members

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
September 26, 2023
A moment of Magic continues to help medically vulnerable children

A moment of Magic continues to help medically vulnerable children

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor
September 19, 2023
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