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Wisconsin's current state flag is the state seal over a blue background with text.

Wisconsin needs a new state flag

John O'Shea, Assistant Opinions Editor October 8, 2024

The last change made to the Wisconsin state flag was in 1979. It is pretty standard as far as state flags go, a solid background with the state’s seal. But in recent years, residents across all 50 states...

Thomas Durkin with James Foley

Jamming with Jimmy celebrates life of James Foley

Thomas Durkin October 8, 2024
In 1992, I met James Foley during my first week as a freshman. Little did I know that that meeting would create ripples impacting my entire life.
Photos courtesy of Gage Skidmore. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Designed by Joseph Schamber.

Hurricane Helene should inspire stronger climate change stance

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor October 2, 2024
During the debate on Tuesday night, Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz were asked to comment on the devastation from category 4 Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Their responses varied massively.

Dancing with the Stars is losing its stardom

Alison McMillan, Opinions Columnist September 28, 2024
Dancing with the Stars is not the show it used to be. The show is suffering and if things do not change, it needs to be taken off the air.
You should cook at home

You should cook at home

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor September 26, 2024
With a little time and effort you can cook restaurant quality meals for much cheaper than it costs to carry-out. Even with rising grocery prices, cooking at home is still worth your while.

Politics’ new digital battleground

Clara Lebrón, Print Production Manager September 24, 2024
Memes seem to be everywhere today, including our politics.

Attacking the Constitution to defend marriage

John O'Shea, Assistant Opinions Editor September 24, 2024
Project 2025 wants to return to the days of DOMA, but the policies it would need to pass to achieve that would be dangerously unconstitutional and un-American.
View of the Milwaukee Bucks court, located inside Fiserv Forum in the heart of Milwaukee. (Photo courtesy of Garret Rowland)

Bring the WNBA to MKE

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist September 24, 2024
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is optimistic that the franchise can add another team by 2028, and Milwaukee would be the perfect contender. 
Taylor Swift announced her endorsement shortly after the debate.

Taylor Swift’s endorsement is a powerful tool

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor September 17, 2024
Shortly after the presidential debate ended Tuesday night, Taylor Swift took to Instagram to show her support for Kamala Harris’ and Tim Walz’s election bid. The singer’s endorsement is a powerful contribution to the Democrats’ campaign and may stir up a voter base they desperately need.

EDITORIAL: It is time to talk policy

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor September 10, 2024
The Marquette Wire Editorial Board stands with the victims of this tragedy and expresses its deepest condolences for all victims and their families of those afflicted by gun violence. We need comprehensive gun control legislation, so we can fix this uniquely American problem.
Take junk pills off the shelves

Take junk pills off the shelves

John O'Shea, Assistant Opinions Editor September 10, 2024
The shelves of pharmacies are stocked with pills containing ineffective active ingredients. Utilizing a precedent set by the CARES Act and a landmark Federal Court case, we may be able to get these dud pharmaceutics off the shelves.
Marquette Mascot, Iggy, at Marquette Men's Basketball game hyping up the crowd. (Photo courtesy of Mascot Hall of Fame.)

Support reaching beyond the court

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist September 10, 2024
As interest in women’s sports continues to grow nationwide, the upcoming fall athletic season is an ideal time to foster on-campus enthusiasm for the games to come. Marquette’s women’s teams have what it takes to excel on their own, but a boost in campus and community support might be what’s needed to finally bring their game to the forefront of the conversation. 
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