SCHABLIN: It is time to abolish the Electoral College
Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist
January 14, 2020
The changing role of the Electoral College in United States Presidential Election is hurting the people, rather than helping them.
FOGARTY: The 2010s favored digital, not personal relationships
Sheila Fogarty, Opinions Columinst
January 14, 2020
The 2010s brought new technological advancements, but it also prioritized digital relationships, rather than face-to-face interactions.
EDITORIAL: Marquette Wire shares ethics code, reaffirms pledge to public
December 3, 2019
As journalists, it is essential for us to prove our credibility through our reporting.
SCHABLIN: University must promote collections, emphasize significance
Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist
December 3, 2019
If Marquette University promoted the large collection of valuable artifacts at Raynor Memorial Library and Haggerty Museum of Art, students would learn about their cultural significance and benefit from it.
BEG: We cannot ignore oppression, torture of Uighur Muslims
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
December 3, 2019
People remain silent in the face of oppression and torture as the Chinese minority group of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang are placed in concentration camps.
FOGARTY: Marquette should follow Syracuse students’ lead
Sheila Fogarty, Opinions Columnist
December 3, 2019
A group of protesting students at Syracuse University organized a sit-in in response to a rush of overt white supremacist and anti-Semitic rhetoric and actions on campus.
FOGARTY: Traditional Thanksgiving rhetoric perpetuates ignorance
Sheila Fogarty, Opinions Columnist
November 19, 2019
Gratitude can negate injustice if it isn’t acted upon. The pilgrims' thankfulness swept the exploitation and abuse of indigenous Americans under the carpet. Today, gratitude can still negate modern injustices and inequalities, as it can promote ignorance towards the systematic support that White Americans have.
BEG: Muslim misrepresentation in media exacerbates stereotypes
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
November 19, 2019
The entertainment industry needs to understand Muslims' stories to depict them correctly in movies. They need to do a better job at making accurate, strong characters.
GARNER: Administration fails to exhibit Jesuit values, make MU home
Alexandra Garner, Executive Opinions Editor
November 19, 2019
The university abuses its administrational powers with the implementation of the four foundational pillars changes. It shows its disregard for students with the termination of programs and people essential to student and campus success. As a private institution, it can and did choose to silence our voices on campus property.
SCHABLIN: Colin Kaepernick deserves to be in NFL
Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist
November 19, 2019
Colin Kaepernick has been out of the NFL for three years due to a protest that involved kneeling during the national anthem before sports games. His protest was blown out of proportion and should be allowed back into the game.
EDITORIAL: New university task force preemptive, expends unnecessary resources
November 19, 2019
While the task force aims to support students and Marquette's reputation, the university's decision to allocate so many resources toward a largely unfounded issue is problematic.
Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
November 13, 2019
Marquette University requires underclassmen to live in residence halls and have a meal plan.
