Marquette Wire

BEG: Celebrity ‘activism’ often insincere, hypocritical

Aminah Beg • January 21, 2020

While celebrities often use their social platforms and influence to talk about world issues, few take the next step to enact actual change.

EDITORIAL: Provost Ah Yun’s statements not consistent with past actions

January 14, 2020

After stepping in as permanent provost and executive vice president for academic affairs last month, Kimo Ah Yun highlighted areas he will focus on in his positions. But many of his statements do not align with his past actions.

SCHABLIN: It is time to abolish the Electoral College

Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist • January 14, 2020

The changing role of the Electoral College in United States Presidential Election is hurting the people, rather than helping them.

FOGARTY: The 2010s favored digital, not personal relationships

Sheila Fogarty, Opinions Columinst • January 14, 2020

The 2010s brought new technological advancements, but it also prioritized digital relationships, rather than face-to-face interactions.

EDITORIAL: Marquette Wire shares ethics code, reaffirms pledge to public

December 3, 2019

As journalists, it is essential for us to prove our credibility through our reporting.

SCHABLIN: University must promote collections, emphasize significance

Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist • December 3, 2019

If Marquette University promoted the large collection of valuable artifacts at Raynor Memorial Library and Haggerty Museum of Art, students would learn about their cultural significance and benefit from it.

BEG: We cannot ignore oppression, torture of Uighur Muslims

Aminah Beg • December 3, 2019

People remain silent in the face of oppression and torture as the Chinese minority group of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang are placed in concentration camps.

FOGARTY: Marquette should follow Syracuse students’ lead

Sheila Fogarty, Opinions Columnist • December 3, 2019

A group of protesting students at Syracuse University organized a sit-in in response to a rush of overt white supremacist and anti-Semitic rhetoric and actions on campus.

FOGARTY: Traditional Thanksgiving rhetoric perpetuates ignorance

Sheila Fogarty, Opinions Columnist • November 19, 2019

Gratitude can negate injustice if it isn’t acted upon. The pilgrims' thankfulness swept the exploitation and abuse of indigenous Americans under the carpet. Today, gratitude can still negate modern injustices and inequalities, as it can promote ignorance towards the systematic support that White Americans have.

BEG: Muslim misrepresentation in media exacerbates stereotypes

Aminah Beg • November 19, 2019

The entertainment industry needs to understand Muslims' stories to depict them correctly in movies. They need to do a better job at making accurate, strong characters.

GARNER: Administration fails to exhibit Jesuit values, make MU home

Alexandra Garner, Executive Opinions Editor • November 19, 2019

The university abuses its administrational powers with the implementation of the four foundational pillars changes. It shows its disregard for students with the termination of programs and people essential to student and campus success. As a private institution, it can and did choose to silence our voices on campus property.

SCHABLIN: Colin Kaepernick deserves to be in NFL

Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist • November 19, 2019

Colin Kaepernick has been out of the NFL for three years due to a protest that involved kneeling during the national anthem before sports games. His protest was blown out of proportion and should be allowed back into the game.