HARTE: District lines in WI need redrawing
Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist
February 12, 2019
Thankfully, Wisconsin has an opportunity to end the controversy surrounding gerrymandering. Every state must redraw their electoral boundaries after the completion of the 2020 United States Census.
EDITORIAL: NO Studios will provide positive opportunities for students
February 12, 2019
The NO Studios partnership further shows the college's positive commitment to opportunities for students interested in digital media and fine arts. The fellowship provides local connections for students in the field.
EDITORIAL: Change in immunization requirements would benefit MU
February 5, 2019
Colleges can be a breeding ground for infection. Students live in close quarters making it easy for diseases to spread from person to person. An updated list of required immunizations would show Marquette's commitment to health and safety for students.
LIPO: Compassion for homeless should last throughout winter
Sarah Lipo, Columnist
February 5, 2019
These extreme cold temperatures brought to light the necessity of warming shelters for the homeless, but we should not abandon this conversation after the polar-vortex ended.
HARTE: New online course expansion troubling
Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist
February 5, 2019
The increased difficulty students experienced in online courses may be the result of a lack of self-discipline. Online courses require considerable time management skills, as students don’t have an in-person lecturer keeping them in check for attendance.
BEG: Trump’s border wall calls for increased Hispanic outreach
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
February 5, 2019
By giving more exposure to Trump's xenophobic rhetoric, it perpetuates the ignorant stereotypes he delivers. Instead, the public and the media should emphasize the need for greater outreach for Hispanics.
HARTE: Electoral College overhaul necessary for fair representation
Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist
January 29, 2019
The necessity for a popular vote system became apparent in the most recent presidential election. Donald Trump received 304 electoral votes in 2016, despite losing the popular vote by more than 3 million votes.
LIPO: Women’s March lacking inclusion
Sarah Lipo, Columnist
January 29, 2019
Intersectional feminism is a vital way to view the world. It involves looking at women’s experiences as complicated and intricate, and these experiences are personal to the individual.
EDITORIAL: Presidential address foreshadows positive change
January 29, 2019
With 48.3 percent of Marquette faculty being female, programs that focus on women's leadership are essential to more than just the student population.
BEG: Impossible standards for women require adjustment
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
January 29, 2019
Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Cardi B, Iggy Azalea and many more advertise these dangerous products without realizing the greater effect it has on the female perception in the media and society in general
DOMBROWSKI: Confronting my mental health
Cade Dombrowski, Guest Columnist
January 22, 2019
I live with anxiety and depression. Over the past year, I have become comfortable with this fact. A couple of years ago, comfortable was the last word I would have used to describe how I felt about my mental health. I felt weird. I felt embarrassed. I felt different. Thinking about sharing my...
BEG: Apologies do not lessen complicity
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
January 22, 2019
Despite Gaga now speaking up about Kelly’s abusive past, it causes people to question why she chose to work with the musician at all. Kelly's past disgusting behavior does not make him a rookie to the controversial spotlight.
