Marquette Wire

NBA should give defense a chance

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist • January 30, 2024

The NBA celebrates their outrageous offense and superstar scorers, but it's time for them to move on. We need to move back to praising gritty defense that makes the game interesting and nail-biting.

Living costs drive homelessness

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist • January 30, 2024

Many people think the homeless are victims of their own destructive tendencies, but in reality it is a systemic issue. Causing real change starts from the top and we need to hold our government accountable.

Jo Koy, take notes

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist • January 24, 2024

Jo Koy's monologue at the Golden Globes this year fell flat and discriminated against women in a year that made many grand steps forward. Comedians need to take note from others who were successful, and incorporate that into their own routines.

Domed stadiums for all

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist • January 23, 2024

With the polar vortex ripping across the United States, the NFL playoffs have fallen victim to ice, snow and negative temperatures. All teams should have domed to stadiums to protect players and fans from dangerous weather.

Schroeder for first-year students

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor • January 23, 2024

Abbottsford Hall is home to roughly 250 first-year students but considering the almost apartment-style layout, Abbottsford should be converted to a sophomores-only residence hall.

Let women age gracefully

Clara Lebrón, Opinions Columnist • January 23, 2024

In a world valuing anti-aging creams and wrinkle relief masks, society needs to come to terms with the fact that we get old. Let people age in peace and revel in the beauty of crow's feet and smile lines.

QHAVI: Dash to the finish line

Uzair Qhavi, Assistant News Editor • December 12, 2023

My college journey was a 50-yard dash to the finish line. I graduated college early, got a nice fancy internship at a law firm, took the LSAT and then (hopefully) went to law school. I never really thought...

Stellar shooting helps Marquette women soar

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist • December 12, 2023

Off to a hot start, the Marquette Golden Eagles Women's Basketball team has a 9-0 record so far. The key to this season has been their sharp shooting and keen eye for the hoop.

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.