A letter from the Editor Dear Readers, I often lie awake in the middle of the night with many thoughts on my mind. But tonight, my mind is calm. It’s currently 10 p.m. in Honolulu, 3 a.m. in Milwaukee — and 1 a.m. in Dallas, where I’ll land for my layover in just a few hours — as I write the first draft of this letter. Saying goodbye to my family and friends never really gets easier, especially when the two places I call home are over 4,000 miles apart. But the long hours it takes to travel this distance gives me some time to reflect, and tonight I’m realizing just how ambiguous and versatile the night time really is. Outside my window, all I can see is darkness, with the exception of a few small patches of lights, as we fly over some of the bigger cities. I can imagine that some people are just getting ready for bed, or maybe already fast asleep. And for others, their night may just be getting started. Whether it’s getting ready for a long overnight shift at work, going out to a party or watching the night sky, life still continues, even after the sun goes down.
your own safety. We have also included a story on Marquette and Milwaukee’s crime rates, with some resources to take advantage of, if you ever feel you need them. In contrast to our first Zine, we hope this issue is able to give you a glimpse into Milwaukee’s night life, and a few ideas for adventuring in the city after dark, especially while the weather is still warm outside. To the Marquette Wire Staff: Thank you for generously giving up parts of your summer to help with this project, and for all your dedication and hard work. To Mark Zoromski, Aimee Galaszewski, Grace Pionek and our amazing manager team: Thank you for supporting me, and putting up with all my questions and emails this summer. I’m sure we will spend many more late nights in the newsroom this year, and I can’t wait to spend them working with all of you. Sincerely,
In this issue, we talk about Milwaukee’s vibrant night life, fun all-nighter activities to try and some underrated places to visit across the city after dark. However, exploring the city at night can come with a few dangers as well, and it is important to be mindful of
Skyler Chun Managing Editor of the Marquette Journal 4
