Martha Bissing Age: 20 College: Engineering ’14 Major: Biomechanical Engineering Campus activities: Society for Women Engineers, Best Buddies Program, Eucharistic campus minister Martha Bissing loves a challenge. That’s why this biomedical engineering major from Lake Forest, Ill., didn’t flinch when her interview for a coveted co-op position included not just your typical Q&A session, [...]

Colleen McInerny Year: Junior Pain Level out of 5? 2 When did you get it? 18 Why did you choose your placement? “My family is Irish, and they are really important to me, so I wanted to get something for them. It’s symbolic because my grandma would tell me ‘your family always has your back.’” [...]

Theater is often said to be “the greatest” of all art forms. But have you ever wondered what goes into a play?  A tour of the backstage of Marquette’s Helfaer Theater reveals everything that goes into production, from carefully crafted costumes to the elaborate, detailed scenery that brings it all together.     What do [...]

Trocadero A self-proclaimed “gastrobar,” Trocadero provides French cuisine with eclectic hints of Latin and Thai food, and boasts generous portions at an affordable price. This enchanting lower east side eatery flaunts an imaginative appetizer menu, featuring Baked Brie En Croute and Red-Curried Mussels. Definitely give the Chicken Coquette entrée a try; the roasted chicken and [...]

Most college students and young adults have turned to the web to shop, meet people, blog, and most of all to network. Below you will find a list of the most popular [and quirky] blogging sites that students are using to express themselves.  Tumblr  Unlike other blogging websites, the great thing about Tumblr is that [...]

Welcome to the Marquette Journal’s beat making 101 course. It may seem technical, but in the 21st century, all you really need is a laptop, patience and some inspiration. Lucky for all you disc jockey wannabes out there, we scoured campus to find the very best DJs and their advice. Let’s get started. First. Get a digital audio [...]

Name: Mark Mueller College: Senior, College of Business Administration Campus Activities: President of Applied Global Business Learning When Mark Mueller closes his eyes, he doesn’t see the usual dark, black abyss. He sees his snowboard carving into pearly white snow. Mueller, a senior in the College of Business Administration, is a diehard, glued to his board, fresh-dusting-of-snow craving, [...]

  Come Christmas morning, millions of people will be eagerly ripping off bows, tearing apart colorful wrapping paper and opening up the gift of a book. Some of those people will be flipping through paper pages and staring at thousands of words in black ink, but many others will instead be pressing a power button [...]

1. The Pabst Mansion // 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. You’ve noticed it while on your way to the Broken Yolk, but have you ever been inside? You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy the Pabst Mansion. While the place doesn’t necessarily fit the profile of a ‘hangout spot,’ it’s certain to keep you entertained [...]

  There’s no denying it, 2011 has been a great year for music. With amazing releases, from mainstream artists such as Lady GaGa, Adele and Coldplay, to indie acts like Foster the People and Bon Iver, there has been no shortage of critical acclaim. And now, they are joined by Florence and the Machine’s sophomore [...]