Marquette Wire

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FOGARTY: Democratic candidates should recognize Islamophobia

Sheila Fogarty, Opinions Columnist • October 1, 2019

Muslim Americans are proven to be the most democratic-identifying religion in the U.S., having about 66 percent of Muslim Americans identify as such. Still, Democratic candidates are ignoring Muslim voters and ongoing Islamophobia in American politics, legislation, and society.

EDITORIAL: Expansion of MUPD alerts essential for campus safety, protocol needed

October 1, 2019

Many Marquette students are turning to GroupMe, the Wildfire App and their parents' access to parent Facebook pages to receive vital campus safety information updates that Marquette University Police Department is failing to share with them.

BEG: Young activists’ voices crucial

Aminah Beg • October 1, 2019

Greta Thunberg has become the face of climate change movement by drastically impacting the world’s perception of what action needs to be taken to heal this planet and sustain its livelihood. If adults continue to dismiss her, the state of the environment will be in serious danger.

SCHABLIN: Trump’s impeachment justified, removal from Oval Office not likely

Kevin Schablin, Opinions Columnist • October 1, 2019

The House of Representatives announced on Sept. 24 that the official impeachment process of President Donald Trump has begun, which will most likely end in an impeachment without removal.