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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?

Keep your head up

Alison McMillan, Opinions Columnist • October 11, 2024
Students must be more alert for the sake of their own safety. Parents have told children for years to look both ways before crossing the street. However, when students are wrapped up in their own lives, they leave these rules behind.  
Whether you are traveling through the air or across busy highways, getting home can be a hassle.

Is going home worth the hassle?

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist • October 10, 2024
The natural remedy to homesickness is a quick visit back, but that is not always the best option for all students.
Marquette's momentum is building

Marquette’s momentum is building

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • October 9, 2024
Marquette's Men's Basketball team is showing promise this season, and it was on full display at the Blue and Gold Scrimmage.

Political lies impact real lives

Rachel Lopera, Opinions Columnist • October 9, 2024
The 2024 Presidential Debate, held on Sept. 10, was filled with false statements that can mislead the American people. Politicians need to be held accountable for these lies and the damage they cause.
Mock up of Helfaer facility's interior courtesy of Marquette University.

Make recreational space for all

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • October 8, 2024
As finishing touches are being put on the construction of Marquette’s new Wellness and Helfaer Recreation Facility, anticipation for its future use is high. Set to open in January 2025, the new addition to campus could serve as a beacon of community, connecting both the university and the greater Milwaukee area through sport. 
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