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Marquette Wire

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Marquette Wire

Opinions

Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are among the seven remaining Democratic candidates in the Iowa Caucus. Photos via Flickr.

BEG: Democrats must have a strong front entering primary elections

Aminah Beg February 4, 2020
On Feb. 3, Democrats living in Iowa came together at their state caucus to choose their pick for the candidate that will run against incumbent Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
The New York Times released its endorsements for presidential candidate Jan. 19. Photo via Flickr.

SCHABLIN: The New York Times’ endorsement violates journalistic ethics

Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist January 28, 2020
The New York Times recently released its endorsements for the upcoming presidential election but this may violate its journalistic ethics.
BEAIRD: The loss of a legend

BEAIRD: The loss of a legend

Joseph Beaird, Projects Reporter January 28, 2020
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. We lost a legend. I will never forget where I was when I heard the news.
The Marquette esports club is still not a varsity sports program due an issue with finding a sponsor. Photo courtesy of Patrick Glogovsky.

EDITORIAL: Absence of varsity esports unfair to current, future students

January 28, 2020
University President Michael Lovell announced in his 2019 presidential address that Marquette University would be the first Division I athletics program to have varsity esports, or competitive video gaming. Lovell said the club would transition to a varsity sport during the fall 2019 semester.  One year after the address, esports has yet to become a varsity sport.
Stephen King said he didnt consider diversity when voting for Oscar nominees. Photo via Flickr.

BEG: Academy, Stephen King disregard diversity

Aminah Beg January 28, 2020
Movie fanatics and entertainment fans went online to watch the live Oscars nominations Jan. 13 with curiosity and excitement, hoping to see their favorite movies and actors get picked for the prestigious awards. Quickly, minorities were disappointed when they saw that nobody like them was given a chance at this year's Oscars ceremony.
The 92nd Academy Awards will be held Feb. 9. Photo via Flickr.

SCHABLIN: The Academy Awards need more diverse voices, genres

Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist January 21, 2020
The Academy should follow the public's lead when nominating movies that are more representative and diverse across gender, race, life experience and genre.

GARNER: My experience in Cuba

Alex Garner, Executive Opinions Editor January 21, 2020
Solidarity and compassion are essential to society, and witnessing them in action in Cuba gives me hope that we can achieve similar means of community.
Director of facilities management Mike Jahner speaks at an event to discuss sustainability. Photo by Jordan Johnson.

EDITORIAL: Absence of coordinator jeopardizes sustainability

January 21, 2020
Four months after an event to discuss sustainability, Marquette University remains without a sustainability coordinator. This failure to prioritize and maintain sustainability is detrimental to Marquette and the broader community.
Current Australia bushfires have killed an estimated one billion animals and burned 18 million acres of land. Photo via Flickr.

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.
Provost Kimo Ah Yun and senior vice president Joel Pogodzinski announced the changes in a news release Friday.

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.
Donald Trump won 279 electoral votes while Hillary Clinton won 228 votes in the 2016 presidential election. Photo via Flickr.

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.
The 2010s brought technologies like the iPhone. Photo via Flickr.

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.
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