Marquette Wire

SALGADO: Distrust of media inhibiting Americans from protecting themselves

Beck Andrew Salgado • March 25, 2020

COVID-19 has tested American public trust of the media. The health and safety of the population relies on the public's willingness to heed precautions from medical experts, scientists, and government officials rather than get caught up in debates of misinformation.

BEG: Younger generations must stay mindful of elderly amid pandemic

Aminah Beg • March 24, 2020

Though younger people are less likely to die from COVID-19, it does not mean they can take this disease lightly. It is all of our responsibilities to take the advice of the CDC and WHO to slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distance and quarantine.

EDITORIAL: MU must institute pass/fail grading system to ensure equality

March 21, 2020

The inaccessibility of campus facilities disadvantages students facing unhealthy home environments, distracting family dynamics, mental health struggles and other challenges.

DYSART: COVID-19 response temporary success, not climate action victory

Annie Dysart, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 19, 2020

Social and industrial responses to COVID-19 have caused global greenhouse gas emissions to decrease. This cannot be celebrated as a victory for climate action because the changes causing lower emissions are occurring under dire circumstances that will eventually subside and lead emissions to increase to previous levels.

SALGADO: U.S. was ill-prepared to handle the coronavirus outbreak

Beck Andrew Salgado • March 18, 2020

The U.S. government was not prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. Testing and treatment need to be widely available and affordable.

BEG: Trump’s COVID-19 speech perpetuates xenophobia

Aminah Beg • March 17, 2020

The American people should be able to look up to their leader in stressful times like these for support and guidance. Trump continues to fail the American people, as they cannot rely on the government for answers.

EDITORIAL: University should invest in language programs

March 17, 2020

Marquette University must take deliberate action to invest and enhance the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures in order to meet the needs of current students and attract future students.

EDITORIAL: MUSG must improve transparency to student body

March 3, 2020

Marquette University Student Government officials must improve transparency and responsiveness to the campus community about its progress on proposed initiatives.

DYSART: MU needs to stand with MKE community against violence

Annie Dysart, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 3, 2020

Milwaukee is hurting. Throughout the month of February, the city was overwhelmed by violence, fear and loss. It is getting out of hand. It cannot be ignored.

SALGADO: Automatic voter registration should be norm

Beck Andrew Salgado • March 3, 2020

Automatic voter registration can help boost voter turnout. AVR can also eliminate human error in voter registration, increase diversity in the voter population and decrease voter fraud.

SALGADO: Marquette must go beyond achieving HSI status

Beck Andrew Salgado • February 25, 2020

The Marquette administration needs to provide a better support system for Hispanic students and demonstrate commitment to these students' success. Rather than trying to become an HSI for the sake of having it as a label, I challenge the Marquette administration to invest in the idea of actually serving Hispanic students.

BRAUER: Displaying calories harmful to public health

Emma Brauer, Copy Chief • February 25, 2020

I walk into The Brew and glance up at the menu board for a latte, but all I see are numbers. I find this disconcerting, considering I am a human who eats food and not data.