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GONZALEZ: Student safety demands require alternatives

Jasmine Gonzalez • September 18, 2014

Knowing why delays are occurring--and how students should respond--can reduce frustrations and help students feel more at ease on campus.

EDITORIAL: D2L fosters engagement and clarity when used

September 18, 2014

Whether or not MUSG legislation regarding the use of the D2L grade book should pass this year, professors and students should take advantage of this resource so that they may interact well with no surprises come finals week.

BORN: Find athletes who will ‘Be the Difference’

Jacob Born • September 18, 2014

Even with the negative press surrounding the NFL, there are positive stories fans should be paying attention to.

EDITORIAL: ‘Slowdown Day’ fuels fight for net neutrality

September 16, 2014

Marquette students could see the implications of the current proposals affect what content we are allowed to see and distribute online, how much Marquette would have to pay for internet services and ultimately, how we can communicate online.

PATEL: Uncomfortable moments are not necessarily unsafe

Sarah Patel • September 16, 2014

Everyone is comfortable with the familiar. These are experiences we know and can relate to, while the unfamiliar can be uncomfortable. However, this does not necessarily mean we are unsafe in these situations.

FRANSEN: Technology booms come with the threat of bust

Elena Fransen • September 16, 2014

Apple may promise that the new products and features can only be beneficial to our daily lives, but there are major risks involved that people need to understand before jumping at the opportunity to stop carrying credit cards around. With new innovations come new problems that we need to address.

BORN: Milwaukee is a soccer town

Jacob Born • September 16, 2014

Milwaukee would be a great destination for the MLS or NASL to expand to.

EDITORIAL: Priorities, accountability key for Scholl’s success

September 11, 2014

Coaches under the purview of Scholl should take to heart the importance of treating student athletes as students first, and athletes second. Student-athletes work hard in practice to compete at the highest level in collegiate competition, but they are still students who deserve a well-rounded, quality education.

FRANSEN: When ‘be aggressive’ harms others off the field

Elena Fransen • September 11, 2014

Aggressive pastimes should not translate to violence in the home and this holds true for both players and viewers.

PATEL: ‘Yes means yes’ bill shows progress, room to grow

Sarah Patel • September 11, 2014

Marquette's policy regarding sexual assault is similar to many other universities, with all employees held responsible for reporting any known situation of sexual misconduct. This policy is made to be a positive policy, however in action it may not be for many survivors of sexual assault.

GOZUN: Assumptions about POTUS power abound

Matt Gozun • September 11, 2014

Regardless of the United States’ response to IS, Congress should have a role in determining future action, as specified by the Constitution. The President is the Commander in Chief, but only Congress has the power to declare war.

REBHOLZ: Change at MU was always a part of the plan

Rebecca Rebholz • September 11, 2014

It may seem like the university is unstable and without direction--Deadspin said it "is a rudderless ship"-- but Marquette taught me to accept change rather than avoid it, and the university will do the same.

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