Marquette Wire

LEBRÓN: Laying down the law

Clara Lebrón, Print Production Manager • April 29, 2025

My college experience was defined by many moments. It was a big move from home for me; every second spent in Milwaukee has been one that has felt almost integral to my becoming.

The WNBA needs internal expansion

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • April 29, 2025

The next class of professionals entering the WNBA have been selected, but less than half of them will secure a place in the league.

“Star Wars” has a diversity problem

Christopher Hayden, Opinions Columnist • April 28, 2025

"Star Wars" is one of the most iconic and beloved franchises of all time. While I am a fan myself, I must admit that I have been disappointed with its lack of good diversity.

OP-ED: Dear MU Leaders: Stand strong in this moment of trial

Greg St. Arnold • April 23, 2025

In November 2024, standing before the assembled body of the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, the oldest Jesuit university in the world, an ailing Pope Francis made a call for universities to be true to their heart, and to their ultimate mission—love of God, and through Him, all humanity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.