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Cost of Being a College Athlete

Tyler Peters April 22, 2020

A law that allows athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness passes in California on Sept. 30, 2019. It's a law that gives athletes the ability to benefit from their athletic status but "makes...

Finding Hope and Mentorship in Times of Need

Lelah Byron, Investigative Reporter April 22, 2020

Students, higher education professionals and community members gathered at Alverno College for a summit to discuss underrepresentation on college campuses Feb. 21. The summit, Advancing Equity in Our Colleges...

The Great Debate

Ariana Madson, A&E Reporter April 22, 2020

YES OR NO TO PANTSUITS? Zoe Marmitt, a junior in the College of Engineering, says yes to pantsuits. She sees it as a very professional look and as a matter of gender equality. “I feel like men...

Diagnosing the System

Matthew Martinez, Assistant Projects Editor April 22, 2020

In 2020, health care weighs heavy on the minds of Americans. During a global outbreak that's seen governors 'competing' for medical supplies and marginalized communities particularly affected, the conversation...

Power of One

Power of One

Zoe Comerford, Executive Sports Editor April 22, 2020

The power of one. It's the slogan BIG EAST commissioner Val Ackerman remembers when she considers hiring more females in the sports industry. “Diversification is a point of emphasis across the...

The Privilege of Political Apathy

The Privilege of Political Apathy

Aminah Beg April 22, 2020

“T. E. R. R. O. R. I. S. T.” These are the harsh letters that pierce my ears and strike my eardrums as I sit on the serene Florida beach trying to soak up some sun while a man gives his opinions of...

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Knowing Madre Rosa

Francisco Hernández, Janet Peña and Isabel Piedra April 22, 2020

In 2017, history professor Laura Matthew goes in search of local archives in Jacaltenango, Guatemala. Instead, she finds the larger-than-life legacy of Marquette alum and Maryknoll sister Dorothy Erickson,...

A Shot in the Dark: The Conversation around Gun Violence

Joseph Beaird, Investigative Reporter April 22, 2020

From the Milwaukee Courthouse to Red Arrow Park, Linnea Stanton marches with over 8,000 people. The crowd is young, mostly students who have taken to the streets in opposition to gun violence. It's March...

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Keeping the Peace

Jaiden Schueller April 22, 2020

“Dispute over politics leads to fight at Sacramento State”  “Political fight leads to Cape shooting”  “I Can't Work With You! How Political Fights Leave Workplaces Divided”  These...

Paying the Price of Education

Nicole Laudolff, News Reporter April 22, 2020
In 2018, outstanding federal student loan debt reached a historic high: $1.41 trillion, according to data from the Department of Education.

Overflow

Grace Dawson, Investigative Reporter April 22, 2020

"We really wanted to stay," Morgan Schnabl says. "We loved that location ... but after about two months, we realized 'Dang. Well, it's not really an option.'" Schnabl is the owner of Milwaukee restaurant...

DNC Lookouts

Kelli Arseneau, Assistant News Editor April 22, 2020
While the convention is expected to last a total of four days, preparations for the event have been in place for more than a year.
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