Marquette Wire

Oscar results disappoint fans

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist • March 18, 2025

This year, the Oscars saw plenty of upsets and films such as "Wicked" and actors like Timothée Chalamet did not receive the attention they deserve.

DT changed the game

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • March 7, 2025

After 20 seasons, over 10,000 career points, five Olympic gold medals and three WNBA Championship rings, basketball legend Diana Taurasi is hanging up her jersey.

Wisconsin winters are worth embracing

Rachel Lopera, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 4, 2025

Wisconsin winters usher in a frenzy of snow boots and shoveling driveways, but amidst all the frosty chaos is a beauty that many fail to see.

“Invincible Fight Girl” does Black representation right

Christopher Hayden, Opinions Columnist • March 2, 2025

Over winter break, I watched a show on Max named “Invincible Fight Girl," and, so far, it is one of the best examples of Black representation I've seen in modern animation.

Tester lawsuits highlight disability injustice online

Rachel Lopera, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 28, 2025

Tester lawsuits being filed across the country may be opportunistic, but they still highlight a lack of disability accommodations online. While these plaintiffs are highly-profit motivated, in this case, the ends justify the means.

Changing the game for the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist • February 28, 2025

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sports spectacles of the year, but this year's half time show really changed the game, setting a new standard for future performances.

Women were at the forefront of Super Bowl ads

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • February 25, 2025

The NFL, Nike and Dove had very strong spots that put women in athletics at the front of the conversation. The advertisements were inspiring and empowering, but they also challenged many of the notions and language surrounding women’s sports.

Elon Musk’s power is a national risk

Rachel Lopera, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 25, 2025

The White House should be trying to minimize any influence from powerful billionaires, but right now, the exact opposite is happening because President Donald Trump has given an enormous amount of power to Elon Musk.

“One of Them Days” kicks off a great year for Black films

Christopher Hayden, Opinions Columnist • February 23, 2025

2025 is looking like a great year for Black filmmakers. We are just two months in, and we have already seen some great examples of Black excellence displayed on the silver screen.

Maria Lopera: God’s sweetest angel

Rachel Lopera, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 20, 2025

Assistant opinions editor, Rachel Lopera, discusses the loss of her grandmother, Maria Lopera, a beloved woman, sister, wife, mother and grandmother.

The culprit behind campus sickness

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist • February 18, 2025

As the winter comes to a close, sickness runs rampant on campus. A silent carrier is at work, infecting anyone in its path. Whether you're under the weather, know someone who is or feeling just fine, norovirus could be lurking nearby.

Digital does not have to be the future

Christopher Hayden, Opinions Columnist • February 14, 2025

In the current age of media and entertainment, streaming is the main method of consuming film, television and music. With services like Netflix and Spotify giving you access to your favorite entertainment right at your fingertips, there is no surprise these platforms have become so successful.