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Go out and vote

Rachel Lopera, Opinions Columnist • November 4, 2024
The 2024 Presidential election is tomorrow, and you need to vote.
Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) was educated by the Jesuits and led the Church to approach the major political and social questions of modern times from the perspectives of traditional Catholic teaching. His encyclical Rerum Novarum (1891) upheld the ideals of just wages and the right of workers to unionize.

Letter to the Editor: Union asks MU to live our shared values

United Campus Workers of Wisconsin • November 4, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, two members of the steering committee of United Campus Workers of Wisconsin (UCW-WI) approached the Office of the Provost to invite the university to negotiate together to publicly...

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EDITORIAL: Kamala Harris for President

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • October 31, 2024
The Marquette Wire Editorial Board endorses candidate Kamala Harris for president in this upcoming election.

Playing for change

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • October 31, 2024
Some people say politics do not belong in sports, but during an election with stakes as high as this one, the Seattle Storm’s endorsement is a major step forward.

You should dress up for Halloween

Alison McMillan, Opinions Columnist • October 30, 2024
If you are thinking about phoning it in on your Halloween costume this year, think again. 
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Preserve DACA for future generations

Rachel Lopera, Opinions Columnist • October 29, 2024
Immigration serve as the backbone of our country's workforce, but their rights are under siege and need to be protected.
Jamie Lee Curtis in promotional image for John Carpenter’s ‘Halloween’ (1978) / Photo courtesy of Compass International Pictures and Trancas International Films.

Classic horror pushes purity

John O'Shea, Assistant Opinions Editor • October 29, 2024
Slasher staples like “Halloween” or “Friday the 13th” are favorites around this season, both for their infamous killers and derivative plots. But as cheesy as these movies may seem, they serve as an indicator for the culture surrounding the time period in which they were produced.
Home Away from Home Blackhawks game in Fiserv Forum.

Connection within competition

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • October 29, 2024
Milwaukee and Chicago have yet to positively associate with each other. One area where they do match up, however, is sports.

The price you pay for fame

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist • October 29, 2024
Liam Payne's passing inspired a variety of responses, but people need to have compassion for people in the limelight who struggle with addiction.

The Menendez story cannot go untold

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist • October 23, 2024
The Netflix documentary, “The Menendez Brothers,” and TV Series “Monsters” has reinvigorated interest in the Menendez case and inspired a more sympathetic view of the brothers.

Campus needs safer streets

Clara Lebrón, Print Production Manager • October 20, 2024
Car crashes on Marquette's campus have become an inevitable reality, but they don't have to be.
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Lynx for the win

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • October 18, 2024
The Minnesota Lynx have made a great showing in the WNBA finals. Will they be able to bring home a championship win tonight?
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