Marquette Wire

Graffiti should be considered art

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor • February 20, 2024

Often regarded as acts of vandalism, graffiti has been a contested form of art since its origin. However, it's powerful impact cannot be ignored.

New skatepark signals hope

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist • February 13, 2024

Milwaukee skateboarders are enjoying long overdue attention from the local government, and it heralds a new era for skateboarders across the metro area.

Kids need internet supervision

Clara Lebrón, Opinions Columnist • February 13, 2024

The internet can be a scary place for young people. This will probably never change, but what does have to change is the ways in which parents and guardians react to this danger and prepare their children for it.

Sky glow needs to go

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor • February 6, 2024

The sky has continuously been getting brighter for years because of light pollution. In the future we might never see the moon, stars or planets.

Rage-bait threatens politics

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist • February 6, 2024

Social media platforms have started rewarding "rage-baiting," but we need to stop this before it starts. Social media should be a place for reconnecting with friends and having fun sharing sneak peeks into your life, not a toxic wasteland.

It was Griffin’s time to go

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist • February 6, 2024

Although many fans might have found the Bucks' head coach Adrian Griffin's firing a surprise, it is only an example of how the NBA changes. Griffin was a fan favorite, but the Bucks need a more experienced coach if they want to bring another championship home.

OP-ED: Save public libraries

Rosie Stone, Volunteer Columnist • February 6, 2024

Throughout the country, public libraries are suffering from budget cuts, book censorship and minimal attendance. We need to take action and save these pillars of society.

Down with planned obsolescence

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor • January 30, 2024

Companies have figured out a way to engineer demand through planned obsolescence. They are taking advantage of consumers, polluting the world and they need to be stopped.

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.