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Posted on 06 November 2008 by Victoria Caswell

In 1978 William Thorn, now journalism chair and associate professor, never dreamed he would be doing work with the Vatican regularly, but 30 years later he is still heavily involved with media issues that are related to the Catholic Church. He was teaching photography and reporting when the Dean of the former College of Journalism, James [...] Continue Reading

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Tags: Presidential Election

Was your vote counted?

Posted on 06 November 2008 by Joseph Schuster

As many people went out to vote yesterday, some people voted on a paper ballot, others used a touch screen computer and others sent in their absentee ballots. But just because you voted does not mean that your vote was actually counted, especially for those people using computers. In fact, as people began early voting, it [...] Continue Reading

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Tags: Transportation

A Regional Transit Authority resurgence

Posted on 09 October 2008 by Joseph Schuster

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeastern Wisconsin is not a particularly new concept. It was started in 2005 by the Wisconsin State Legislature and Governor Doyle. Since that time, the task of the RTA has been to find funding for a commuter rail and/or public transportation for the counties involved with the RTA. [...] Continue Reading

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Tags: Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Catholicism

Students called to volunteer, while Archdiocese struggles financially

Posted on 16 April 2008 by Remington Tonar

Marquette’s Catholic community is, in many respects, self contained; very few students are acutely aware of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s recent financial struggles. While many Marquette students do not call Milwaukee home, it might concern some that the greater Milwaukee Catholic community of which Marquette is a part is facing serious financial crisis. The Archdiocese [...] Continue Reading

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Tags: Faith, Milwaukee, Service

New MU organization to improve Milwaukee by establishing a “common ground”

Posted on 02 April 2008 by Katelyn Ferral

“You look like somebody who’s ready to make a difference.” It is this attention grabbing statement that serves as the pitch for Southeastern Wisconsin Common Ground, one of the newest organizations in the Milwaukee area involving Marquette students, staff, faculty and alumni coming together to address “critical social issues like health care, jobs and crime,” [...] Continue Reading

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Tags: Crime, Gun Control, Public Safety

Delving into Campus Crime: Hitting crime at it’s roots on Marquette’s urban campus.

Posted on 02 April 2008 by Katelyn Ferral

It was the kidnapping and five armed robberies that occurred within the two weeks... Continue Reading

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Tags: Milwaukee Rescue Mission, Service, Social Justice

The beginnings of a great tradition of compassion in Milwaukee

Posted on 13 February 2007 by Katie Pope

To many passers by, the Milwaukee Rescue Mission at the southeast corner of Wells at 19th streets carries little significance. But closer examination of the Mission’s history reveals a significant relationship to Milwaukee’s homeless. The idea for the Mission originated in May 1893 during the passionate speeches of B. Faye Mills at the Grand Avenue United [...] Continue Reading

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Tags: Construction, Milwaukee, Straz

Bridging the way to Straz

Posted on 08 November 2006 by Thomas Shea

Having to walk up to Wells Street and over the bridge to get to Straz Tower or taking the Tory Hill route has become part of normal life on campus ever since the Wisconsin Avenue bridge was knocked down in March 2006. Still, the question on everyone’s mind is, “When is it going to be [...] Continue Reading

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Tags: Ban, Milwaukee, Mrs.Katie's, Smoking

Smoking ban opponents rally at Miss Katie’s

Posted on 01 March 2006 by Brian Collar

Over 100 restaurant owners and patrons of local restaurants and bars gathered at Miss Katie’s Diner (1900 W. Clybourn Street) Saturday to rally in opposition of a proposed Milwaukee workplace smoking ban. The Milwaukee County Hospitality Association, Tavern League of Wisconsin (TLW) and Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) hosted the rally. Supporters of the rally included Miller [...] Continue Reading

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Tags: Energy, Milwaukee, President Bush

BUSH: America is moving towards an energy breakthrough

Posted on 01 March 2006 by Brandon Henak

Bush sought to answer one main question in his speech: How does the United States keep the economy going strong for its posterity? To answer this, he laid out a threefold strategy comprised of keeping taxes low, spending federal dollars wisely and allowing technology to take a role in America's future. Continue Reading

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