MOZENA: Democratic candidates should exercise caution
Jackson Mozena, Opinions Stringer
April 9, 2019
As the GOP will almost assuredly back incumbent president Trump for the upcoming race, it falls on Democratic party members to decide which candidate they want to earn the Democratic nomination during Milwaukee’s hosting of the Democratic National Convention next year in July.
LIPO: Ending the cycle of toxic masculinity crucial to decreasing gun violence
Sarah Lipo, Columnist
April 9, 2019
A gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida February 14, 2018 . Seventeen individuals were murdered, and that day will be remembered as one of the deadliest mass shootings in United States history. There have been 31 instances of mass shootings at K-12 schools a...
HARTE: Activism shows need to lower voting age
Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist
April 9, 2019
A 16-year-old is able to work full-time, drive, pay taxes and can be tried as an adult in a court of law. They should be granted an equal voice to determine the ways tax dollars are being spent and the laws they’re being held accountable for.
EDITORIAL: University must acknowledge role in abuse
April 9, 2019
While the university did not recognize its own institutional implication in Walter's death in recent months and years, the chance to take responsibility still exists. The university has a moral obligation to publicly acknowledge how its involvement in this case perpetuated abuse.
BEG: MU must increase social responsibility
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
April 9, 2019
Marquette University did not make enough of an effort to show they cared about the death or others like it. Besides the text message, no other communication was sent out to the community to give further information.
LIPO: Social media detrimental if used incorrectly
Sarah Lipo, Columnist
April 2, 2019
Using social media can have has detrimental effects on individuals, as they may spend a great deal of time engrossed in Twitter, Snapchat or Instagram, to name just a few popular platforms.
MOZENA: Mandatory voting legislation would prove beneficial
Jackson Mozena, Opinions Stringer
April 2, 2019
As a result, the legislation created by the United States government is highly dependent on individuals actually participating in both local and federal elections. Without the input of citizens, official policy positions implemented by the government have the potential to stray from the interests of the people.
BEG: Golan Heights recognition suggests political implications
Aminah Beg, opinions columnist
April 2, 2019
By Trump’s validating the acquisition of Golan Heights by Israel, it defied the message the U.N. has been trying to send globally.
HARTE: Free speech executive order demands clarity
Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist
April 2, 2019
Marquette’s institutional policies make a variety of references aimed at respecting free and open discourse, which could be examined for compliance with the executive order.
EDITORIAL: Advising process requires additional resources from university
April 2, 2019
For some more popular majors, advisers must divide their resources and time between a large number of students. Many advisers are also professors, which can mean short advising appointments and less individualized attention for students.
MOZENA: Broadcast news staff members must be held accountable
Jackson Mozena, Stringer
March 26, 2019
Considering traditional news media correspondents are in a unique position to inform the United States citizenry as to the happenings of their country, there has to be an expectation that these individuals will perpetuate information that is accurate and devoid of false or otherwise unsubstantiated information.
BEG: Democratic figures inconsistent
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
March 26, 2019
The words of the grieving NYU students were justified. Even though Chelsea Clinton aligns with the Democratic Party, it does not mean whatsoever that her beliefs and actions represent the liberal values that the party seemingly does.
