Marquette students warned about sexual assaults on campus

Marquette students warned about sexual assaults on campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A rise in sexual assaults on the Marquette University campus over the past few weeks has students on high alert.An email sent out on Thursday, May 2nd read in part: "During the past few weeks, multiple reports of acquaintance-related sexual assaults have been reported to the Department of Public Safety."The email also warns students to stay with friends, listen to their instincts, and if they choose to drink, to do so in moderation."It's obviously concerning, but I don't feel any danger being here," said junior Maureen Trattner.Marquette says every case has been reported to Milwaukee Police.

78 Marquette students busted for underage drinking

78 Marquette students busted for underage drinking

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 78 Marquette University students were busted for underage drinking last Thursday night at an East Side bar.Victor's is a popular East Side bar that was swarming with police late last week, as Marquette University students were busted for underage drinking.It happened at Victor's Nightclub after 11:15 p.m. Thursday, April 11th.Milwaukee police say 57 individuals came forward and provided officers with their fake IDs and real identity.

James Foley's parents lead vigil on Marquette campus

James Foley's parents lead vigil on Marquette campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A vigil for Marquette alumnus James Foley, captured in Syria by unidentified gunmen last November, was held Friday, April 5th on the Marquette campus.The vigil began at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Family, located inside the Alumni Memorial Union (1442 W.

Marquette headed to Elite 8 with 71-61 win over Miami

Marquette headed to Elite 8 with 71-61 win over Miami

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles are headed to the Elite 8 following a win over the University of Miami Hurricanes on Thursday, March 28th.The Golden Eagles earned the school’s third consecutive Sweet 16 bid after defeating the Butler Bulldogs Saturday, March 23rd.Marquette students filled the Sports Annex on the Marquette campus on Thursday for the game -- hoping for a trip to the Elite 8 for the team.“Nervous.

Marquette Golden Eagles depart for Sweet 16 Tuesday afternoon

Marquette Golden Eagles depart for Sweet 16 Tuesday afternoon

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette University's men's basketball team departs for Washington, D.C. and the Sweet 16 on Tuesday afternoon, March 26th.Members of the Marquette campus community will send off the team in grand fashion outside of the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th Street, at 3:30 p.m. , Tuesday, March 26th.

Beyond the Game: Milwaukee Bucks Coach Jim Boylan

Beyond the Game: Milwaukee Bucks Coach Jim Boylan

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- March Madness is the time of year that college basketball fans, coaches and players live for -- and it's also the best time of the year for Milwaukee Bucks Coach Jim Boylan.This month, Boylan's focus is helping the Bucks win games in the NBA, but he has been through March Madness on the college courts, too.A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Boylan was a starting guard for Al McGuire's national championship Marquette team in 1977."I've often told people there were 10 different guys in my neighborhood who were just like Al.

Marquette fans excited about Golden Eagles moving on in NCAA

Marquette fans excited about Golden Eagles moving on in NCAA

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University dances its way into the Sweet 16 after a victory over Butler University at Rupp Arena.It was the Bulldogs that beat the Golden Eagles on a desperation 3-pointer back in November during the Maui Invitational.