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BEG: Colleges should lower tuition if classes remain online

BEG: Colleges should lower tuition if classes remain online

Aminah Beg • April 22, 2020
The switch to online learning should be accompanied by reduced tuition rates for college students as they deal with financial stress and adapt to challenges of the new remote learning environment.
The 50th Earth Day is April 22, 2020. Photo via Flickr.

GARNER: 50th Earth Day presents opportunity for change during, after pandemic

Alexandra Garner, Executive Opinions Editor • April 22, 2020
Earth Day cannot serve solely as a day for environmental celebration. It should serve as an opportunity to take deliberate environmental action. As we continue to address the immediate effects of the coronavirus on our society, we cannot ignore that climate change is still present in our communities.
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EDITORIAL: MUSG postponement of spring elections unnecessary

April 20, 2020
Marquette University Student Government's decision to postpone spring elections due to COVID-19 concerns was not necessary with the option to utilize alternative modes of communication with students, which would maintain voter turnout and protect the right of student voters. 
Nitrogen dioxide levels in Italy for March 2020 and 2019. Graphic via Newsweek.

GARNER: Pandemic spurs US to make environmental reparations

Alexandra Garner, Executive Opinions Editor • April 17, 2020
Two years after the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. re-signs the Paris Agreement and invigorates its commitment to climate action.
Graphic by Alexandra Garner

BEG: Minorities disproportionately struggle pre-, post-virus

Aminah Beg • April 17, 2020
One year after the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. continues to address the inequality and injustices exacerbated by COVID-19.
Graphic via Pew Research Center

LAUDOLFF: National unity remains one year after COVID-19

Nicole Laudolff, Opinions Columnist • April 17, 2020
As the country transitions out of quarantine one year after the coronavirus pandemic, Americans still have their differences, but they are far from divided. Though the country is still healing, we are healing together.
New York National Guard member conducts vehicle COVID-19 testing. Photo via Flickr.

SALGADO: COVID-19 forces restructuring of national health care system

Beck Andrew Salgado • April 17, 2020
10 years after the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. has built a new national healthcare system prepared to effectively respond to public health threats like the coronavirus. 
Many people are increasing screen time during COVID-19 pandemic. Photo via Flickr.

LAUDOLFF: Utilize screen time during COVID-19 for connection, productivity

Nicole Laudolff, Opinions Columnist • April 9, 2020
Managing screen time, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic, means more than cutting back an hour of scrolling through your phone. It means using technology to move forward when life seems to be on pause.
Employees unable to complete their core tasks at home will be placed on temporary unpaid furlough.

EDITORIAL: University failed to proactively communicate voter information, provide resources

April 8, 2020
Marquette University needs to be proactive in providing students with the necessary information and resources to take part in elections, especially under unique circumstances like the ones created by the coronavirus.
Graphic via philanthropyroundtable.org

SALGADO: Billionaires must be held accountable, not praised for ‘good’ behavior

Beck Andrew Salgado • April 8, 2020
Having billionaires is not a sign that our economic system is working; it is a sign that it is failing the vast majority of citizens within it.
U.S. airports must respond appropriately to COVID-19. Photo via Flickr.

BEG: U.S. airports must provide adequate resources to prevent further COVID-19 spread

Aminah Beg • April 7, 2020
Airports in the United States need to implement more precautionary measures and provide more resources to to protect workers and travelers from COVID-19.
EDITORIAL: Changes to grading system, deadlines beneficial for students

EDITORIAL: Changes to grading system, deadlines beneficial for students

April 3, 2020
Marquette should be commended for its decision to extend the pass/fail deadline to after the semester ends. This option gives students the opportunity to focus on their coursework without having to dwell on future uncertainties. 
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