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MCADAMS: MU sustainability efforts lack focus on waste

Joe McAdams • September 4, 2014

In effect, hundreds of paper cups are wasted every day at Marquette, in part because the university’s Brew locations make the choice to use coffee cups that cannot be recycled inconvenient.

GOZUN: Social media silences open discussion of ideas

Matt Gozun • September 4, 2014

In today’s hyper-polarized political atmosphere, displaying a controversial opinion is bound to illicit a negative reaction from a certain segment of the population. At best, people discover that their friends have different opinions from them. At worst, the perception of someone's image can completely change.

EDITORIAL: Uber and Lyft services set new industry safety norms

September 4, 2014

Uber and Lyft offer positive piece of mind to customers and should continue to set new standards for what we can expect from ride services.

GOZUN: Rising college costs reflect changing purpose

Matt Gozun • August 28, 2014

Students come to campus in the fall seeking an “experience,” and universities have been more than happy to accommodate.

THOMPSON: Ferguson critiques detract from the movement

Andrew Thompson • August 28, 2014

When things get moving, sometimes it is important to get out of the way or join in the order of things. Recently, this has been my reaction to the skepticism of the Ferguson protests. Many of the...

MCADAMS: Self-knowledge key to college experience

Joe McAdams • August 28, 2014

Determining what to do in life, what inspires passion, what is tolerable and what balance of work and life is preferable for the individual can only be learned through reflection and self-analysis.

BORN: If you can play, you can play

Jacob Born • August 28, 2014

The media's coverage of Michael Sam and Chip Sarafin just shows how far we have come to accepting gay athletes.

EDITORIAL: New academic honesty policies create discussion

August 26, 2014

The new initiatives are commendable as they go through the lines of communication and illustrate how everyone at the university plays a part in each individual’s academic integrity. There is a mutual accountability implied in the new training, which needs to be maintained by all parties going forward.

GONZALEZ: MPS free meals program not seen for its positives by all

Jasmine Gonzalez • August 25, 2014

By implementing the program, schools can cut back on a significant amount of paperwork, eliminating the need to determine student eligibility on a case-by-case basis. It also streamlines the daily lunch process, as employees no longer need to distinguish between who pays and who does not pay for lunch each time.

FRANSEN: Milwaukee bike sharing program set for a rough course

Elena Fransen • August 25, 2014

With its clear benefits for the environment and reducing automotive traffic, Milwaukee should make important changes to help a more diverse bike culture flourish. This would include establishing clear bike routes downtown and finding ways to get more people biking safely.

KAISER: Demands of news push student media forward

Joe Kaiser • August 25, 2014

Readers should expect student media to be the leading source for Marquette news in a variety of forms – online, in print or on TV – because we are adapting to and overcoming the challenges that come with the development of digital news. When it all hits the fan, we’re going to need to figure out how to bring it to you.

BORN: Davis paves way for female Little Leaguers

Jacob Born • August 25, 2014

Mo'Ne Davis took over the world with her fantastic performances at the Little League World Series.

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