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Sofía Cortés

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer

Sofía Cortés is the assistant journal director and the Arts & Entertainment audio producer for Marquette Radio. She is a senior majoring in journalism with a writing intensive minor. Sofia is from Puerto Rico and outside of working on the Wire she enjoys reading, creative writing, drawing and listening to music

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dak duBois was one of the bands who took the stage at this years Radio Roulette.

MUR partners with Third Space Brewing for ‘Radio Roulette’

Sofía Cortés and Ellie Nelsen-Freund
March 18, 2025
"I'm Wide Awake, it's Morning" released in 2005 under Saddle Creek Records. Bright Eyes is now under Dead Oceans Records. Photo courtesy of Bandcamp.

‘I’m Wide Awake, it’s Morning’ turns 20

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
January 25, 2025
This mural can be found on St. Paul Avenue and 15th Street, just across the street from the proposed building renovations.

Zoning change “best hope” for historic Menomonee Valley building

Jack Belmont and Sofía Cortés
January 15, 2025
324 N 15th St is shown here tattered with graffiti and broken windows. Breunig said this would be one of the easier renovations to the building.

Debated future in heart of Milwaukee

Sofía Cortés and Jack Belmont
January 15, 2025
Marquette students got a teaser of what a Wisconsin winter looks like with a blanket of snow this past Thursday.

[Photo] Wisconsin’s 2024 winter weather outlook

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter
November 29, 2024
Excited crowds at the 2024 Pitchfork concert in Chicago

Pitchfork hits an all time low

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
November 14, 2024
GoodNight & GoodMorning. Photo courtesy of Sahan Jayasuriya.

Midwest band Good Night & Good Morning to headline Cactus Club

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
November 5, 2024
MUR presented their annual Autumn Rhythm concert Oct. 25.

MUR presents: Autumn Rhythm

Sofía Cortés and Ellie Nelsen-Freund
October 29, 2024
Hayden Pedigo opened for Andy Shauf. 

Hayden Pedigo opens for Andy Schauf at Turner Hall

Sofía Cortés and Shannyn Donohue
September 24, 2024
Marquette Radio Pitchfork Music Festival Coverage

Marquette Radio Pitchfork Music Festival Coverage

Sofía Cortés and Shannyn Donohue
September 10, 2024
MUR hosted their Spring Concert April 25.

MUR hosts the Spring Concert

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
April 30, 2024
Planning for what to do this summer

Planning for what to do this summer

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
April 23, 2024
Lion's Tooth gives the opportunity showcase local artists.

JOURNAL: Coloring Outside the Lines

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
April 20, 2024
2024 marks 25 years of the German Exchange Program.

Marquette Celebrates 25 Years of German Exchange Program with Phillipps-Universität

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
April 9, 2024
MU alumna, Samantha Martinson, runs through a recent reading with American Players Theatre.

Marquette alumna assistant directs ‘A Year With Frog and Toad’

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
March 26, 2024
Marquette Radio hosted Radio Roulette March 1.

MUR hosts Radio Roulette

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
March 5, 2024
Micah Emrich will release "Maybe Hell is a Better Place?" March 1.

Milwaukee based artist Micah Emrich to release new single

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
February 27, 2024
Member of The Paranoyds, Lexi Funston performs.

The Paranoyds open at The Rave

Sofía Cortés and Shannyn Donohue
February 20, 2024
Panchiko is coming to Milwaukee in April.

The story of Panchiko

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
January 30, 2024

Sofía’s Spotlight: 4 Favorite Albums of 2023

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
January 23, 2024
The band performed Dec. 9 at the Cactus Club.

Friko headlines the Cactus Club

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
December 12, 2023
This was the third poetry slam of the semester.

The Marquette Poetry Club’s Poetry Slam

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
December 5, 2023
The band performed Nov. 15 at the Metro.

Beach Fossils’ sold-out show

Sofía Cortés and Shannyn Donohue
November 21, 2023
Autumn Rhythm took place Nov. 10 at the Annex.

MUR presents: Autumn Rhythm

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
November 14, 2023
David Fantle put together the novel "C'mon, Get Happy: The Making of Summer Stock."

“C’mon, Get Happy: The Making of Summer Stock” a book by David Fantle and Tom Johnson

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
November 7, 2023
Photo by Katie Craig

JOURNAL: Reading Between the Lines

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
November 4, 2023
The Killer High Life performed Oct. 24 at the Cactus Club.

The Making of Killer High Life

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
October 31, 2023
The band performed at X-Ray Arcade Oct. 12.

Q&A: Camping in Alaska

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
October 17, 2023
The band performed at X-Ray Arcade Oct. 12.

Q&A: Cheem

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
October 17, 2023
Roan played a sold-out show at The Rave Oct. 4.

Chappell Roan’s sold-out show at The Rave

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
October 10, 2023
Alice Longyu Gao performs at the Cactus Club on Sept. 25

Alice Longyu Gao: The CEO Tour

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
October 3, 2023

Sofia’s Spotlight: Eartheater’s Album ‘Powders’

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
September 26, 2023

Sofía’s Spotlight: ‘The Nun II’

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
September 19, 2023
MKE International Short Film Festival

Milwaukee’s 25th International Short Film Festival

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
September 12, 2023

WIRE Staff shares current music favorites

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
September 12, 2023
“From White Plains” ran from Nov. 19-20 and Dec. 3-4 in the Helfaer Theatre.

Marquette Theater Program Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
September 5, 2023
Artist Contour wore a simple black and white outfit, shorts completed with rounded patches as detailing. They also wore a black vest, black shoes and white tank top underneath for some added contrast.

[Photo] Pitchfork: Fashion Gallery

August 2, 2023
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[Photo] Pitchfork Music Festival: Day One Photo Gallery

July 28, 2023
Palm performs at Pitchfork's Blue Stage

Pitchfork Music Festival: Day Three Recap

Sam Baughn and Sofía Cortés
July 24, 2023
Big Thief: Pitchfork Headliner Recap

Big Thief: Pitchfork Headliner Recap

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
July 23, 2023
Crowd's prepare for Day Two of Pitchfork Music Festival

Pitchfork Music Festival: Day Two Recap

Sam Baughn and Sofía Cortés
July 23, 2023
Pitchfork's Red Stage on Day One

Pitchfork Music Festival: Day One Recap

Sofía Cortés and Sam Baughn
July 22, 2023
Graphic Courtesy of Pitchfork Music Festival

Pitchfork Music Festival: A Guideline

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
July 14, 2023
Annie DiRusso's latest album covered the joys and fears of growing up.

REVIEW: Annie DiRusso headlines the Back Room

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
May 2, 2023
The performance featured a variety of dance styles with choreography created by the students.

Pure Dance Company wraps up spring semester

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
April 25, 2023
100 gecs performed in Milwaukee at The Sylvee last Sunday.

REVIEW: 100 Gecs and Machine Girl’s sold out show

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
April 19, 2023

REVIEW: Boygenius’ debut album “the record”

Sofía Cortés and Sam Baughn
April 4, 2023
Q&A: SCAM LIKELY celebrates one-year anniversary

Q&A: SCAM LIKELY celebrates one-year anniversary

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
March 28, 2023
Must-Reads for March

Must-Reads for March

Sofía Cortés and Mimi Sinotte
March 7, 2023

REVIEW: Gorillaz latest album “Cracker Island”

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
February 28, 2023
Radio Roulette featured six local Milwaukee artists in a competition to win the chance to open for MUR's Spring Concert.

Q&A: Radio Roulette’s Milwaukee-based Artists

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
February 21, 2023
National Marquette Day fashion was all about blue and gold, staying warm and showing Marquette pride.

National Marquette Day fashion rocks campus

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
February 7, 2023
REVIEW: Unique 'We Can Play All Day' exhibit

REVIEW: Unique ‘We Can Play All Day’ exhibit

Sofia Cortes, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
January 31, 2023
Bandit MKE sells gently used vintage clothing out of their Brady Street location.

Cute, sustainable fashion throughout Milwaukee

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer
January 24, 2023
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