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Members of the Chinese Red Cross International Emergency Response Team work at a collapsed residential building following the earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar March 31, 2025. China Daily via REUTERS

Beyond the surface of the Myanmar earthquake

Rachel Lopera, Assistant Opinions Editor • April 15, 2025
Myanmar’s tragic earthquake has caused devastations for the already struggling third-world country. The powerful 7.7 magnitude quake hit on March 28 and has induced major damages.
Photo courtesy of Johntex via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Graphic by Joseph Schamber

College sports have become too professional

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • April 15, 2025
College athletics have been increasingly toeing the line between amateur and professional programming in recent years. With the rise of NIL and increased commodification of student athletes, the line is only getting thinner. 
Thai tea is a blend of black tea, fortified with vanilla and yellow dye, and sweetened condensed milk

The corporate Thai tea epidemic

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • April 15, 2025
Thai tea, a delicious blend of black tea, vanilla, sweetened condensed milk and Yellow #6 popular in Thai restaurants and boba shops, is one of my favorite drinks in the world, but the creamy, vibrant orange beverage is in danger.
Photo courtesy of Beyathesoccergirl via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 / Edited by Joseph Schamber

ACL tears are frighteningly more common in women

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • April 9, 2025
Women are two to eight times more likely to tear their ACL than men. Despite this, only 6% of sports injury research focuses on women.
Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Animation.

New Looney Tunes movie revives the classic cartoons

Christopher Hayden, Opinions Columnist • April 6, 2025
On March 21, I saw "The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie." This film reminded me why the "Looney Tunes" franchise is still entertaining and deserves theatrical releases.
Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics / Graphic edited by Joseph Schamber

Shaka Smart needs to utilize the transfer portal

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • April 1, 2025
Other NCAA teams have utilized the transfer portal to their advantage and following this devastating March Madness loss it may be time for Shaka Smart to join in.
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What’s up with “The Bachelor?”

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist • April 1, 2025
With "The Bachelor" season finale last week, fans awaited who bachelor Grant Ellis will choose as his final rose, some happy and some disappointed at the result. However, the usual fast-paced emotional intensity that makes the show so captivating doesn’t seem to be landing the same.
Photo of Trump courtesy of Gage Skidmore CC BY-SA 2.0 / Graphic by Joseph Schamber

Trump’s deportations impact more than undocumented migrants

Rachel Lopera, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 25, 2025
The systemic injustice of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies is affecting more people than voters had originally anticipated. The crackdown on undocumented immigrants has expanded to those who thought they were safe from the risk of deportation.
Photo courtesy of Marquette Today / Edited by Joseph Schamber

Marquette needs more Black faculty

Christopher Hayden, Opinions Columnist • March 24, 2025
Marquette University is a great school with a diverse community. However, its lack of substantial Black faculty is concerning.
In an era of partisan divide within state politics, Crawford's promise of fair leadership is a beacon of hope.

EDITORIAL: Say no to Musk-backed Schimel, vote Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • March 24, 2025
On April 1, Wisconsin will vote between Susan Crawford who has a history of protecting worker’s rights, domestic violence victims and reproductive health and Brad Schimel a dangerous conservative backed by billionaire Elon Musk. The choice should be clear: We do not need partisan justices presiding over the Supreme Court. We need Susan Crawford.
Photo courtesy of John Mac via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0 / Graphic by Joseph Schamber

Bring PWHL to MKE

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • March 18, 2025
With women’s hockey rising in popularity since the Professional Women's Hockey League's inaugural season in January 2024, Milwaukee could provide a platform for the expansion of the league.
Photo courtesy of Michael Barera CC BY-SA 4.0 / Graphic by Joseph Schamber

MSOE is advancing AI education

Rachel Lopera, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 18, 2025
Education is an important stepping stone to any career, and it is essential that we incorporate advancing technologies within these programs.
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