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The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
Sophia Tiedge

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor

Sophia is a Junior from Arlington Heights, IL, majoring in journalism with a minor in writing intensive english. During spring 2025, Sophia is an assistant news editor. In 2023-24, she served as the executive news editor after spending 2022-23 as a news reporter and assistant news editor. Sophia enjoys writing about politics, crime and breaking news. In her free time, Sophia enjoys reading and going to workout classes with her friends. This year, she’s looking forward to telling unique stories and learning more about her community.

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The changes could disproportionately impact first-generation students. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

How possible changes to the federal student loan system could affect Marquette programs

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
May 18, 2025
Marquette faculty now have a say in decisions about capital projects. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Marquette faculty given formal role in approving capital projects

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
May 9, 2025
Kimo Ah Yun gives his inaugural address April 29.

Highlights from University President Kimo Ah Yun’s inaugural address

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
May 1, 2025
Lovell fulfilled almost all of his inaugural promises. Marquette Wire stock photo.

A look at Michael Lovell’s presidency: What inaugural promises were fulfilled?

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 29, 2025
The program offers students up to $16,000 in tuition support and $12,000 stipends. Photo courtesy of Nicole Spytek.

NIH cancels $1.6 million in funding for Marquette research organization

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2025
The new "School of Education" will be placed under the dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

Proposal approved by MU faculty to create “School of Education” in the College of Arts & Sciences

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2025
The graduate student's identity hasn't been made public, but the university is keeping international students aware of current events and protocols. Marquette Wire stock photo.

One Marquette graduate student’s visa terminated by the Trump administration

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 15, 2025
MLSC students stand in the back of the UAS meeting to defend their program.

Medical laboratory science majors fill UAS meeting to oppose program termination

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
March 22, 2025

Updates on AHPRC II, BioDiscovery district, Trump’s executive orders and Marquette’s $31 million budget cuts

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
February 25, 2025
Weber provided information on how the camp on indirect funds from NIH might impact marquette research.

MU leadership provides updates on executive orders related to NIH funding, immigration enforcement, transgender college athletes

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
February 22, 2025
Rick Arcuri presented photos of the party on NMD at the Monday UAS meeting.

Record numbers of alcohol-related emergency calls and hospitalizations on NMD this year

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2025
The university will be adding a fee of $210 per semester for student health and mental health services.

Marquette increases tuition by 4% for the 2025-26 academic year

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
January 29, 2025
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
The Securing Our Future plan aims to reduce Marquette’s spending by $31 million by 2031 and reinvest 40% back into the university. 

Marquette proposes to cut or modify 15 programs in alignment with the $31 million budget cuts

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
January 28, 2025
There was water due to flooding on the ground level of Mashuda Hall last night.

BREAKING: Mashuda Hall working to restore heat after flooding last night

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
January 21, 2025
Darian Stephan met with Barack Obama, former President of the United States before his rally in Milwaukee before the election.

‘A heart to give and the passion to serve’

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
January 15, 2025
Lauren Jungwirth (right), Allison Steinbrecher, Isabelle Steinbrecher and Harley Jungwirth (left) holding their homemade signs.

From fans to future stars: Marquette vs. UConn helps inspire the next generation of women’s basketball

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
January 3, 2025
On Dec. 9, updates regarding the recent vote of no-confidence, workload changes and program cuts were presented. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Academic Senate updates: Vote of no-confidence, program cuts and more

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
December 12, 2024
Ah Yun hosted a press conference in the Alumni Memorial Union to address the Marquette Community.

Takeaways from exclusive interview with newly announced President Kimo Ah Yun

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 26, 2024
The vote comes amid growing concerns from faculty about communication with administration.

Marquette faculty vote no-confidence in university leadership

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 26, 2024
Milwaukee Police Department are looking into multiple suspects.

Shots fired on 20th street and W. Kilbourn near student housing

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2024
Acting President Kimo Ah Run has been named the 25th president of Marquette University. (Marquette Wire stock photo)

Kimo Ah Yun named 25th President of Marquette University

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2024
A special closed meeting next week will determine the outcome of the no-confidence vote.

Marquette faculty to conduct no-confidence vote in MU leadership

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2024
Brennan Wills and Thilini Mendis will be MUSG president and vice president for the remainder of the academic year. Photo Courtesy of Thilini Mendis.

New MUSG President and Vice President appointed this semester: What are their goals?

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 11, 2024
The Physician Assistant program will be reviewed again next fall. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Physician Assistant program working to remove probation accreditation status

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 10, 2024
The Securing Our Future plan aims to reduce Marquette’s spending by $31 million by 2031 and reinvest 40% back into the university. 

Faculty share concerns at University Academic Senate about possible increase in teaching workloads

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2024
The reading room on the fourth floor of the Lemonis Center for Student Success.

New nursing school and Student Success Center to be completed by next fall

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
May 1, 2024
MUPD arrested the suspect who was found. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Fire set in the 707 building

Julia Abuzzahab and Sophia Tiedge
April 30, 2024
Tim Hanley received his bachelors in accounting from Marquette in 1974. Photo courtesy of Marquette Today.

Dean Tim Hanley to retire at the end of the semester

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 23, 2024
Students can donate shoes in the designated boxes around campus.

[Photo] Marquette Class organizes sneaker ball to give back to the community

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor
April 23, 2024
AIM, established in 2004, gives Marquette students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience that simulates Wall Street jobs.

JOURNAL: Fracturing Stigmas

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 20, 2024
Photo courtesy Marquette University.

University President Michael Lovell addresses Academic Senate

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2024
Marquette's chapter gathered outside Zilber hall to launch their platform.

Unionization chapter at Marquette held a launch event outside Zilber Hall

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 11, 2024
MUPD sent out a university-wide email Monday at noon.

Three subjects arrested at the flag display for “All Eyes On Gaza” week

Sophia Tiedge and Julia Abuzzahab
April 10, 2024
Weber provided information on how the camp on indirect funds from NIH might impact marquette research.

UAS committee issues eight recommendations to university leadership

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 9, 2024
The Todd A. Hernandez scholarship fund will go towards immersive learning experiences for students studying Spanish. Photo Courtesy of Sofia Hernandez.

Todd A. Hernández: The legacy that will Live on

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 9, 2024
Brooks and Dalieh have been nominated President and Vice President of MUSG. Photo Courtesy of Amayah Brooks.

Amayah Brooks will serve as MUSG President and Amani Dalieh as Executive Vice President

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 5, 2024
The three tickets for MUSG president and executive vice president for the 2024-25 academic year.

Meet the MUSG Presidential candidates

Julia Abuzzahab and Sophia Tiedge
March 26, 2024
Weber provided information on how the camp on indirect funds from NIH might impact marquette research.

Marquette University plans a $31 million budget reduction by 2031

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
March 26, 2024
First-year guard Tre Norman celebrates after a layup in Marquette's loss to UConn.

MUBB-UConn takeaways: Oso’s bittersweet night, Huskies dominate glass, players step up in Kolek’s absence

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
March 7, 2024
University Academic Senate had it's most recent meeting Feb. 19. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Four takeaways from yesterday’s Academic Senate meeting

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2024
There will be seating throughout the building for students to study and socialize.

New nursing school to cultivate a ‘student-centered’ space

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2024
The intruder was inside Schroder for 25 minutes before leaving.

Community upset over response to Schroeder Hall intruder

Megan Woolard, Sophia Tiedge and Jack Albright
February 6, 2024
Photo courtesy Marquette University.

Five takeaways from the 2024 presidential address

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
February 2, 2024
A small fire was reported in the laundry room of Schroeder Hall.

BREAKING: Fire in the laundry room of Schroeder Hall

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2024
The Marquette Business Brigade with the community they served in Panama.

Marquette Business Brigades visits Panama for the first time since COVID-19

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
January 23, 2024
Professor Jeffrey Brand and his cake he made for his students on the MUBB team. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Brand.

A sweet take on supply chain management

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
December 12, 2023
Students moved from table to table to learn different up-cycling skills.

Sustainability event teaches MU community how to up-cycle clothing

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
December 5, 2023
Weekly News Briefs

Weekly News Briefs

Uzair Qhavi, Sophia Tiedge and Ruby Mulvaney
December 5, 2023

MU student in custody after firework set off in residence hall

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
December 2, 2023
The program has been put under probation until next fall when it will be reviewed again. Marquette Wire stock photo

Physicians Assistant program under Accreditation Probation

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2023
IWL conducts research to learn more about Women involvement in the business industry. Photo from IWL.

IWL study: ‘Milwaukee women in the workplace’

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2023
Bug found in Schroder Dining Hall salad. Courtesy of Kelly Gill.

Students find bugs in Schroeder dining hall food

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2023
Evans Scholars learn life lessons from their experience caddying. Photo Courtesy of Riley Heydenburg.

Caddying teaches Evans Scholars how to “keep showing up”

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2023
Photo by Keifer Russell

JOURNAL: Take Me To The Lakes

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 4, 2023
Abbie Moravec (right) is MUSG president and Tommy Treacy (left) is executive vice-president.

A check in with MUSG president and vice president: Abbie Moravec and Tommy Treacy

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
October 17, 2023
The 525 building on N. 6th which houses the Behavioral Analysis Program.

Behavioral Analysis Graduate program works with the Milwaukee community

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
October 10, 2023
Church of the Gesu parish building.

Church of the Gesu Sunday school undergoes structural changes this year

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
October 10, 2023
Caution sign on the door of Cobeen Dining hall.

Cobeen Dining Hall closed until Oct. 31

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
October 4, 2023
Photo via Flickr.

Kevin McCarthy ousted from speakership: Will not run again

Uzair Qhavi and Sophia Tiedge
October 3, 2023
Marquette University's statement on their instagram story posted on Monday.

Marquette releases update on racist graffiti incident

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2023
Marquette University Police Department Vehicle.

MUPD sees decline in car thefts on campus

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2023
Photo via Flickr.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died at 90

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
September 29, 2023
Homecoming banner outside the Alumni Memorial Union.

[Photo] Homecoming Week Events

Trinity Zapotocky, Assistant Print Manager
September 26, 2023
participates at the starting line of the President's Fun Run

First ever Marquette President’s Fun Run

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
September 19, 2023

MU increases hourly student employee wages

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
September 12, 2023
Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute renewed for another five years

Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute renewed for another five years

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
September 5, 2023
Marilyn Jones hired as new Director for the Lemonis Center for Student Success

Marilyn Jones hired as new Director for the Lemonis Center for Student Success

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
September 5, 2023
Milwaukee Riverkeeper works to keep Milwaukee River clean

Milwaukee Riverkeeper works to keep Milwaukee River clean

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
May 2, 2023

JOURNAL: Underrepresented areas of study

Sophia Tiedge and Trinity Zapotocky
April 20, 2023
Behavioral Health Unit update

Behavioral Health Unit update

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2023

MKE community reflects on recent motor vehicle thefts

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 4, 2023
They served tabbouleh, kabobs, chicken, beef and rice dishes which are all local Arabic dishes from  Al Yousef Supermarket & Restaurant.

MSA provides meal for Muslim students during Ramadan

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
April 4, 2023
Courtesy of Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University

MU archives to curate collection of James Foley’s work

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
March 28, 2023
Photo courtesy of Deniko Montgomery

Deniko Montgomery motivates Milwaukee youth

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
March 28, 2023

Alec Wons: From the pitch to the publishing world

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
March 7, 2023
The MUSG ballot will be emailed out to every student on Thursday.

Students to vote on “Day off for Democracy” referendum

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2023
MUPD behind on new behavioral health unit

MUPD behind on new behavioral health unit

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2023
NAACP hosts artistic event, while helping with voter registration.

Painting and sipping to encourage political involvement

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2023
The marker is outside of the Alumni Memorial Union around a Wisconsin native birch tree.

MU unveils Land and Water Acknowledgment marker

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2023
On Dec. 9, updates regarding the recent vote of no-confidence, workload changes and program cuts were presented. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Saturday Mass at MU

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2023
Civic dialogues: Milwaukee's current financial crisis

Civic dialogues: Milwaukee’s current financial crisis

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2023
The mother-daughter duo won $7,500 from the Marquette 707 Hub.

Nubian’s Way: Providing hair care for all styles

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
January 24, 2023
"Cocoa With a cop" is a spinoff of "Coffee With a cop."

Cocoa with a Cop: Connecting the MU community

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
December 13, 2022
The 2025 commencement ceremony will take place on either May 10 or 11 at Fiserv Forum. Marquette Wire Stock Photo.

Tickets limited for 2023 commencement ceremony

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
December 13, 2022
Enrollment statistics include retention and graduation rates.

Healing headaches for MU community

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2022
In the event, Cassuto and Weisbuch discuss their book which talks about the failings of graduate education in the U.S.

Marquette discusses what’s next for graduate education

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
November 1, 2022
October is breast cancer awareness month.

Marquette students “Making strides” to fight breast cancer

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
October 18, 2022

Dance Medicine Journal Club broadens horizons

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor
October 11, 2022
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