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Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

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Marquette University Police Department will begin to wear body cameras.


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EDITORIAL: MUPD failed to legitimize missing student case

October 29, 2019
While a student remained missing for nearly five days, Marquette University Police Department and university administration failed to publicly release information about the student and situation.
Indie music artist Maggie Rogers embodies feminism in every aspect of her work. Photo via Flickr.

FOGARTY: Maggie Rogers communicates, embodies feminism best

Sheila Fogarty, Opinions Columnist October 29, 2019
Unlike traditional activism, Maggie Rogers uses her music to communicate and advocate for feminism.
California recently passed the Fair Pay to Play Act for college athletes, which goes against NCAA rules. Photo via Flickr.

SCHABLIN: College student-athlete compensation fair, justified

Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist October 29, 2019
All collegiate athletes should be able to profit off their likeness in order to balance out of the negatives of being an athlete.
The Minnesota Lynx play the Chicago Sky in Minneapolis, MN on Aug. 28. Photo via Flickr.

SCHABLIN: Networks should promote WNBA to change public opinion

Kevin Schablin, Opinion's Columnist October 22, 2019
The WNBA is becoming more unpopular everyday due to systemic sexism and the league's lack of exposure.
Ellen responded to public scrutiny about her friendship with Bush. Photo via Instagram.

BEG: No Ellen, I cannot accept everyone

Aminah Beg October 22, 2019
Ellen DeGeneres defends her friendship with George W. Bush, although their political beliefs do not align.
Graphic by Jenny Whidden

EDITORIAL: Marquette adequate in diversity initiatives, lacking in retention

October 22, 2019
Marquette University’s is offering programs service to students of color on campus, who often face barriers and racist treatment at a majority-white institution. These programs are not offered to older students, therefore the university needs to provide additional resources to all students of color during their time at Marquette.

FOGARTY: While popular, new ACT policy worsens financial disparity

Sheila Fogarty, Opinions Columnist October 22, 2019
The ACT recently changed some of its policies, allowing students to retake individual sections which compromises the integrity of the exam.
Ben Shapiro made prejudicial comments on Twitter Sept. 20, 2010. Photo via Flickr.

McCOWAN: Our duty to care

Devin McCowan, Guest Columnist October 22, 2019
Marquette’s student body tries to display principles of inclusion, but with the priorities of organizations like Young Americans for Freedom, it seems to be a façade.
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks at 2019 Iowa Federation of Labor Convention in Altoona, Iowa. Photo via Flickr.

BEG: Public opposition to Warren warranted, not sexist

Aminah Beg October 8, 2019
Warren announced her presidential campaign through a publicity stunt. Her campaign move is problematic: disregarding a group of people and their culture and history. This group of people are insulted by Warren's hurtful and malicious legislative actions and political campaign moves.
Spotify is a popular digital music provider with 232 million users and 108 million subscribers. Photo via Flickr.

FOGARTY: Spotify provides unique, interactive experience for users

Sheila Fogarty, Opinions Columnist October 8, 2019
Spotify has redefined and enhanced the music industry, developing it into an interpretive community by transforming music into a globalized, interactive experience.
Campus Town West is a university apartment complex and is located at 819 N. 16th St.

EDITORIAL: Antiquated housing policies cause stress, burdens

October 8, 2019
The university must make the necessary changes to its current housing guidelines to ensure student safety and satisfaction. It cannot continue to perpetuate the intolerance of certain Catholic standards when societal norms and expectations are changing.

Reinvest in Marquette’s College of Education, don’t dismantle it

College of Education Faculty October 1, 2019
Students of a Jesuit Institution should be engaging in advocacy for higher pay, professional dignity, laws that strengthen education, and funding for the full spectrum of counselors, but it is certainly not dismantling the College of Education at Marquette University.
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