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2 weeks ago | 
marquettewire.org | Sofia Cortes
At the beginning of my sophomore year at Marquette, I had changed my major three different times before finally settling on Journalism. This was merely due to the fact that everything else I tried just felt wrong, and creative writing was something I had always turned to my entire life. One day in December, around three years ago, I saw a flyer advertising a position at the Marquette Radio.
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4 weeks ago | 
hackster.io | Sofia Cortes
Things used in this project ×1×1×1×1×1Rechargeable Battery, 3.7 V×1×1Aura is a portable device developed at CNM’s IoT Bootcamp that monitors:UV exposure, air quality (PM10), humidity and temperature in real time to help users make healthier, more informed decisions about their environment.
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1 month ago | 
marquettewire.org | Sofia Cortes
Marquette University Radio is set to host their annual Spring Concert on Wednesday, April 23. For the first time ever, MUR will turn Central Mall — the grassy area between Lalumiere Hall and Raynor Library — into a live music venue. The Spring Concert traditionally falls after Radio Roulette, Marquette’s own Battle of the Bands. This year, Radio Roulette took place at Third Space Brewing, featuring artists dak duBois, Dominic Gomes Jazz Collective and The Taxmen.
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1 month ago | 
marquettewire.org | Sofia Cortes
Camping in AlaskaCamping in Alaska from Huntsville, Alabama made their return to Milwaukee, on tour, for the release of their latest album, “Eggbeater Jesus,” selling out the Cactus Club. Drummer Jacob Stuart and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Austin Davis originally met in a Taekwondo class as kids.
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1 month ago | 
hackster.io | Sofia Cortes
Things used in this project ×1×1×1×1×1×1×1×1General Purpose Transistor NPN×1×1×1Plants bring life, beauty, and fresh air to our homes, but keeping them healthy requires consistent care—something that’s easy to forget in our busy lives. Many plant owners start with excitement, only to struggle with watering schedules, air quality concerns, and uncertain plant needs. I think technology can transform plant care from a challenge into a seamless, rewarding experience.
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1 month ago | 
marquettewire.org | Sofia Cortes |Ellie Nelsen-Freund
For the first time in Marquette Radio history, MUR’s annual battle of the bands, “Radio Roulette,” changed its location from Marquette’s Union Sports Annex to Third Space Brewing in the Menomonee Valley. While still being located near campus and accessible to students, partnering with Third Space Brewing opened up the opportunity to bring a Marquette sponsored event, outside of campus and into the Valley. Local artist dak duBois took the stage first this year.
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2 months ago | 
hackster.io | Sofia Cortes
Things used in this project ×1×4×1×1×1Rotary Encoder with Push-Button×1Switch Actuator, Head for spring return push-button×2×1Par-Tee lights is an idea that came to me while I was playing golf. For my IoT bootcamp, I had to come up with a mid-term project, and after thinking about it so much I realized that I wanted to create something that I like while also bringing together everything I’ve learned so far. Read more1 project • 1 follower
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
marquettewire.org | Sofia Cortes
Bright Eyes opens “I’m Wide Awake, it’s Morning” with a story being recited by Conor Oberst about a woman who’s a passenger on an airplane, sitting next to a stranger, when all of a sudden, the plane begins to plummet down towards the Earth. She asks the gentleman next to her “Where are we going?” and he replies, “To a birthday party, your birthday party, we love you very much.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
milwaukeerecord.com | Sofia Cortes
Formed in 1999, The All-American Rejects are currently celebrating their 25th year as a band by embarking on another tour. Despite AAR’s lengthy catalog of timeless albums and hit singles like the Platinum-selling “Gives You Hell” and “Move Along” to their credit, the band is still actively performing and releasing new music.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
marquettewire.org | Sofia Cortes
Through an Instagram post, Pitchfork announced that after 19 years they will no longer be holding their annual music festival in Union Park, Chicago. Pitchfork began as a small, independent website that focused on reviewing primarily indie and alternative music, famous for their 10-point rating scale. Founded in 1996, the internet gave Pitchfork writers the opportunity to compete with other music magazines like Rolling Stone.
