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Rage-bait threatens politics

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist February 6, 2024
Social media platforms have started rewarding "rage-baiting," but we need to stop this before it starts. Social media should be a place for reconnecting with friends and having fun sharing sneak peeks into your life, not a toxic wasteland.

It was Griffin’s time to go

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist February 6, 2024
Although many fans might have found the Bucks' head coach Adrian Griffin's firing a surprise, it is only an example of how the NBA changes. Griffin was a fan favorite, but the Bucks need a more experienced coach if they want to bring another championship home.
Milwaukee Public Library offers a plethora of research materials along with computer access to the community.

OP-ED: Save public libraries

Rosie Stone, Volunteer Columnist February 6, 2024
Throughout the country, public libraries are suffering from budget cuts, book censorship and minimal attendance. We need to take action and save these pillars of society.

Down with planned obsolescence

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor January 30, 2024
Companies have figured out a way to engineer demand through planned obsolescence. They are taking advantage of consumers, polluting the world and they need to be stopped.

NBA should give defense a chance

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist January 30, 2024
The NBA celebrates their outrageous offense and superstar scorers, but it's time for them to move on. We need to move back to praising gritty defense that makes the game interesting and nail-biting.
The cost of living in Milwaukee is unsustainable with the current minimum wage.

Living costs drive homelessness

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist January 30, 2024
Many people think the homeless are victims of their own destructive tendencies, but in reality it is a systemic issue. Causing real change starts from the top and we need to hold our government accountable.

Jo Koy, take notes

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist January 24, 2024
Jo Koy's monologue at the Golden Globes this year fell flat and discriminated against women in a year that made many grand steps forward. Comedians need to take note from others who were successful, and incorporate that into their own routines.

Domed stadiums for all

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist January 23, 2024
With the polar vortex ripping across the United States, the NFL playoffs have fallen victim to ice, snow and negative temperatures. All teams should have domed to stadiums to protect players and fans from dangerous weather.
Schroeder Hall is currently home to roughly 600 students.

Schroeder for first-year students

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor January 23, 2024
Abbottsford Hall is home to roughly 250 first-year students but considering the almost apartment-style layout, Abbottsford should be converted to a sophomores-only residence hall.

Let women age gracefully

Clara Lebrón, Opinions Columnist January 23, 2024
In a world valuing anti-aging creams and wrinkle relief masks, society needs to come to terms with the fact that we get old. Let people age in peace and revel in the beauty of crow's feet and smile lines.
QHAVI: Dash to the finish line

QHAVI: Dash to the finish line

Uzair Qhavi, Assistant News Editor December 12, 2023

My college journey was a 50-yard dash to the finish line. I graduated college early, got a nice fancy internship at a law firm, took the LSAT and then (hopefully) went to law school. I never really thought...

Jordan King takes a shot during Marquettes game against University of Pennsylvania.

Stellar shooting helps Marquette women soar

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist December 12, 2023
Off to a hot start, the Marquette Golden Eagles Women's Basketball team has a 9-0 record so far. The key to this season has been their sharp shooting and keen eye for the hoop.
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