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Filling in a Blank Space: How the NFL is using a popstar to finally market to women

October 10, 2023
Rumors are flying about Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and global popstar Taylor Swift and their possible new romance, and now for the first time in ages, the NFL is finally marketing to women. But with this newfound demographic, they need to remember that women are more than fangirls, and more should be done to ensure they keep their attention.
Sendiks has been serving Marquettes campus and the surrounding neighborhoods since 2017.

Expanding grocery options

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist October 10, 2023
High prices at the campus's only grocery store, Sendik's Fresh2Go, has left many students disgruntled by the lack of affordable options nearby. However, hostility towards Sendik's is misplaced and may make our area less attractive to other supermarket operators.

Indigenous food insecurity rampant

Kirsten Lyons, Assistant Opinions Editor October 10, 2023
In the United States Native Americans experience very high food insecurity. This is unacceptable in one of the richest countries in the world.
Milwaukee County was declared a sanctuary for trans and non-binary individuals on Sept. 21.

Milwaukee must support neglected trans community

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist October 4, 2023
With the recent decision declaring Milwaukee County as a sanctuary, the government needs to hold true to their promises. Citizens must also stand firm and hold their elected officials accountable.

EDITORIAL: Sports betting a slippery slope

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor October 3, 2023

There is a new generation of gamblers, but they aren’t running the slots; they’re placing bets directly from their phones. With online sports betting on the rise from apps like DraftKings and FanDuel,...

Coach Sanders started his reign at Colorado University in Dec. 2022 after three seasons at Jackson State University.

Coach Prime and Buffaloes on road to revolution

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist October 3, 2023
As the college football season comes into full swing, Coach Deion "Prime" Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes are on a path of redemption. Coach Sanders is seeking to put the program back on the map.

Tech hurting child development

Clara Lebrón, Opinions Columnist October 3, 2023
Recent surveys have noted that students are falling behind in both cognitive and executive functions. Technology and an inordinate amount of screen time are to blame and need to be monitored by parents.

Keep voting age at 18

Kirsten Lyons, Assistant Opinions Editor October 3, 2023
With the 2024 election on the horizon, candidates are staking their claims on what they're passionate about. Ramaswamy wants to raise the voting age, something that would threaten the very fabric of democracy.
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EDITORIAL: What Schlipper’s decision means

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor September 26, 2023
With Planned Parenthood resuming abortion services in Milwaukee, the editorial board wanted to explain the stipulations of the decision.

COVID-19 is still here

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist September 26, 2023
As the world slowly returns to a semblance of pre-2020, it's important to remember that COVID is here to stay. Society needs to take responsibility and the necessary measures to ensure the safety of everyone.

Educational care for Hispanic students

Clara Lebrón, Opinions Columnist September 26, 2023
Hispanic student enrollment is on the rise but there is still a lack of support systems for them in higher education. Colleges need to take more measures to celebrate and bolster the Latin community.

LYONS: Make textbooks affordable

Kirsten Lyons, Assistant Opinions Editor September 20, 2023
College students are already paying an egregious amount of money for tuition and housing, but then professors tack on textbook expenses. Higher education should move towards making books and resources more afforable.
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