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MOZENA: MUPD Officers Should be Equipped With Body Cameras

MOZENA: MUPD Officers Should be Equipped With Body Cameras

Jackson Mozena, Opinions Stringer April 30, 2019
This is particularly true in the light of recent years, where there have been a number of incidents involving police officers utilizing excessive force in the apprehension of a suspect, and the relationship between law enforcement and the citizenry whom they monitor exists in a somewhat fragile state, as police officers are viewed with a noticeable degree of skepticism.
HARRINGTON: Hope is all we have

HARRINGTON: Hope is all we have

Reilly Harrington, Assistant Opinions Editor April 30, 2019
To surrender to nihilism is to surrender one’s ability to believe in a brighter future, and in turn, the ability to realize that future.
Nielsen feared the backlash she would receive for her contentious border policies, like family separation.

BEG: Nielsen must face consequences

Aminah Beg April 16, 2019
The fact that Nielsen did absolutely nothing to stop these actions and prevent the obstruction of immigrants’ basic human rights shows how evil she truly is.
LIPO: Trumps sanctuary plan hypocritical

LIPO: Trumps sanctuary plan hypocritical

Sarah Lipo, Opinions Columnist April 16, 2019
While the White House said this plan was to alleviate space needs in detainee centers, it also sent a clear message to the Democratic Party. Trump is using undocumented people “as pawns to punish their political enemies,” according to an article by David French.
HARTE: Wisconsin minimum wage demands increase

HARTE: Wisconsin minimum wage demands increase

Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist April 16, 2019
About 57 percent of Wisconsin voters support an increase in the minimum wage, according to the Marquette Law School poll released April 12. Wisconsin is one of only 21 states that currently retains the federal minimum of $7.25, which hasn’t been raised since 2009.
Megan Duffy will bring expertise to the team and be a role model for women who aspire to be coaches.

EDITORIAL: Marquette shows commitment to women’s leadership with Duffy hire

April 16, 2019
Marquette hire of Duffy shows the university recognizes the importance of having women in visible leadership positions and will remain committed to keeping women in influential roles across campus.
MOZENA: Democratic candidates should exercise caution

MOZENA: Democratic candidates should exercise caution

Jackson Mozena, Opinions Stringer April 9, 2019
As the GOP will almost assuredly back incumbent president Trump for the upcoming race, it falls on Democratic party members to decide which candidate they want to earn the Democratic nomination during Milwaukee’s hosting of the Democratic National Convention next year in July.
LIPO: Ending the cycle of toxic masculinity crucial to decreasing gun violence

LIPO: Ending the cycle of toxic masculinity crucial to decreasing gun violence

Sarah Lipo, Columnist April 9, 2019

A gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida February 14, 2018 . Seventeen individuals were murdered, and that day will be remembered as one of the deadliest mass shootings...

HARTE: Activism shows need to lower voting age

HARTE: Activism shows need to lower voting age

Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist April 9, 2019
A 16-year-old is able to work full-time, drive, pay taxes and can be tried as an adult in a court of law. They should be granted an equal voice to determine the ways tax dollars are being spent and the laws they’re being held accountable for.
EDITORIAL: University must acknowledge role in abuse

EDITORIAL: University must acknowledge role in abuse

April 9, 2019
While the university did not recognize its own institutional implication in Walter's death in recent months and years, the chance to take responsibility still exists. The university has a moral obligation to publicly acknowledge how its involvement in this case perpetuated abuse.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission is one organization that that addresses issues of homelessness and poverty.

BEG: MU must increase social responsibility

Aminah Beg April 9, 2019
Marquette University did not make enough of an effort to show they cared about the death or others like it. Besides the text message, no other communication was sent out to the community to give further information.
LIPO: Social media detrimental if used incorrectly

LIPO: Social media detrimental if used incorrectly

Sarah Lipo, Columnist April 2, 2019
Using social media can have has detrimental effects on individuals, as they may spend a great deal of time engrossed in Twitter, Snapchat or Instagram, to name just a few popular platforms.
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