Marquette Wire

BEG: Crediting TikTok content ethical for creators

Aminah Beg • February 25, 2020

TikTok users need to be aware of the importance of giving credit to the original choreographers of dances they copy or remix.

EDITORIAL: MUPD’s lack of communication leaves campus ill-prepared

February 25, 2020

Marquette University Police Department must prioritize clear and timely communication with community members when incidents occur on campus. When a bullet entered a study room in Wells St. Hall in The...

BEG: Rise of white supremacy calls for campus action

Aminah Beg • February 18, 2020

In the past year, the distribution of white supremacist propaganda has increased by 120%. Many of these incidents occur on college campuses. Marquette needs to be aware of this threat and take complaints seriously if they arise.

SALGADO: Xenophobia related to coronavirus needs to stop

Beck Andrew Salgado • February 18, 2020

The spread of coronavirus has escalated xenophobic dialogue online and across the country. Fear of infection is no excuse to permit racist behavior.

EDITORIAL: Next College of Communication dean must commit to independent student media

February 18, 2020

As the university looks to hire the next College of Communication dean, it must search for a passionate advocate who is committed to securing resources for independent student media.

DYSART: University must improve sustainability, support student efforts

Annie Dysart, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 18, 2020

The visibility of sustainability at Marquette needs improvement. Students at Marquette care about climate justice; the Marquette administration should respond to student concerns about the current and future state of our planet by making sustainability a priority on campus.

SALGADO: US education system not conducive to upward mobility

Beck Andrew Salgado • February 11, 2020

Students attending public schools in low-income neighborhoods are at a disadvantage when it comes to standardized tests, scholarships, and affordability of higher education due to lack of funding and access to resources.

BEG: Iowa caucus sets interfaith inclusivity example for Marquette

Aminah Beg • February 11, 2020

The Democratic Party of Iowa addressed Islamophobia in voting by holding caucuses in interfaith spaces. Marquette should follow suit and do its part to create more interfaith spaces for Muslim and minority students on campus.

DYSART: We should treat every day like National Marquette Day

Annie Dysart, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 11, 2020

We should treat every day like National Marquette Day in the way we unite to celebrate university values and the Marquette community.

EDITORIAL: Counseling Center’s lack of transparency unfair to students

February 11, 2020

The Marquette University Counseling Center must prevent confusion and frustration among students by proactively and clearly communicating the extent of its services. President Lovell recently announced the university received an anonymous $8 million gift for the purpose of addressing mental health concerns.

EDITORIAL: Lack of university engagement hinders student, faculty impact

February 4, 2020

University leaders deny students and faculty the ability to “Be the Difference" when they intentionally act in response to concerns from community members.

SCHABLIN: McCormick lot as green space would benefit campus

Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist • February 4, 2020

President Lovell announced Jan. 29 that a new College of Business Administration building will be built where McCormick Hall once stood. Students have expressed desire for the area to remain a green space.