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Chief Reinhardt and her beloved copy desk during a bonding activity last year.

REINHARDT: Time to move on

Emily Reinhardt, Copy Chief December 12, 2023

While most people in my life know me as Emily, some get to know me as "Chief." For the past year and a half, I have been used to being called this name. Rather than viewing it as a position title, I now...

Filling in Coach Bennett’s footsteps

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist December 5, 2023
Marquette men's soccer head coach Louis Bennett recently stepped down from the position ending his 16 seasons of calling Valley Field home. Marquette struggled in recent years but there are a few things a new head coach can do to bring the Golden Eagles back up to speed.

Need for parasocial boundaries

Clara Lebrón, Opinions Columnist December 5, 2023
With social media, we're even more connected to our idols, but these relationships can blossom into parasocial nightmares feeding delusions. We need to draw boundaries and begin recognizing the unhealthy obsessions people have.

Keep gambling out of stadiums and uniforms

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist December 5, 2023
As sports betting becomes more and more popularized, the NFL can't expect its players to not gamble when advertising is being shoved in their faces at every moment. The league needs to take a step back from sports betting endorsements and start putting the players first.

Biden still best choice amid global conflicts

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist December 5, 2023
With the upcoming 2024 election, it's important to take recent events into consideration. Despite lower approval ratings, President Joe Biden is still the best option for Americans, especially when it comes to international conflict.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze on camera during appearances in July and August.

Install term limits for Congress

Kirsten Lyons, Assistant Opinions Editor November 21, 2023
The median age of a senator is 64 years old while most Americans aren't even past 40, and disparity creates a huge disconnect between representatives and their constituents. To solve the problem, the government should begin implementing term limits.

Bring back internet safety

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor November 21, 2023
With society barreling through the digital age, it's important to maintain vigilance and continue to protect ourselves online. There's no way of ensuring who is on the other side of the screen and we need to remember to keep our private lives private.

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is the future

Kirsten Lyons, Assistant Opinions Editor November 15, 2023
Since the mid-1900s psychedelics have been under strict scrutiny from the federal, but we have reached a point where we should be researching the positives. Psychedelic-assisted therapy is the next great frontier in modern medicine.

Require digital literacy courses

Clara Lebrón, Opinions Columnist November 14, 2023
Society is becoming more digitalized day by day and digital literacy is quickly making its way to the top of job applications, but schools are not doing enough to educate students. Educational institutions need to offer more technology focused curriculums.

Far right kills Republican support

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist November 14, 2023
Last Tuesday's election showcased how far-right viewpoints alienated Republican voters. This separation has clearly shown that Republicans have a lot of rebuilding to do before the 2024 presidential election.

Pushing for the “Tush Push”

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist November 14, 2023
The Philadelphia Eagles have taken the NFL by storm utilizing a rugby scrum style play coined, "The Tush Push" that has put them ahead of the competition at 8-1. Other NFL teams push for the move to be banned but I say If you can't beat it, join it.
Milwaukee must take steps to improve Bike Friendliness

Milwaukee must take steps to improve Bike Friendliness

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist November 7, 2023
As the world moves towards cleaner forms of transportation, Milwaukee needs to do more. Lack of bike infrastructure and rampant bike theft turns people away from an option that would help the environment.
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