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.
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 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
