Marquette Wire

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

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.

MOZENA: Mandatory voting legislation would prove beneficial

Jackson Mozena, Opinions Stringer • April 2, 2019

As a result, the legislation created by the United States government is highly dependent on individuals actually participating in both local and federal elections. Without the input of citizens, official policy positions implemented by the government have the potential to stray from the interests of the people.

BEG: Golan Heights recognition suggests political implications

Aminah Beg • April 2, 2019

By Trump’s validating the acquisition of Golan Heights by Israel, it defied the message the U.N. has been trying to send globally.

HARTE: Free speech executive order demands clarity

Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist • April 2, 2019

Marquette’s institutional policies make a variety of references aimed at respecting free and open discourse, which could be examined for compliance with the executive order.

EDITORIAL: Advising process requires additional resources from university

April 2, 2019

For some more popular majors, advisers must divide their resources and time between a large number of students. Many advisers are also professors, which can mean short advising appointments and less individualized attention for students.

MOZENA: Broadcast news staff members must be held accountable

Jackson Mozena, Stringer • March 26, 2019

Considering traditional news media correspondents are in a unique position to inform the United States citizenry as to the happenings of their country, there has to be an expectation that these individuals will perpetuate information that is accurate and devoid of false or otherwise unsubstantiated information.

BEG: Democratic figures inconsistent

Aminah Beg • March 26, 2019

The words of the grieving NYU students were justified. Even though Chelsea Clinton aligns with the Democratic Party, it does not mean whatsoever that her beliefs and actions represent the liberal values that the party seemingly does.

EDITORIAL: Human trafficking education crucial to combating issue

March 26, 2019

Although human trafficking may not be something on the forefront of many people's minds, it is happening all around, to people just like us.

HARTE: Admissions scandal demands reform

Matthew Harte, Opinion Columnist • March 26, 2019

Nonetheless, an applicant’s relation to alumni is a fundamentally unfair admissions consideration and should be removed from application forms. No amount of hard work or studying can give a student legacy status.

HARRINGTON: Taboos Prevent Discourse of Slavery

Reilly Harrington, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 20, 2019

It should be disturbing that the notion of human bondage and kidnapping could be forgotten in the national discourse. Given the unique relationship the United States has with slavery, paired with American ideals about freedom and individual liberties, the discourse surrounding modern slavery should dominate public discussion.

HARTE: Trafficking an Ugly Reality in Milwaukee

Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist • March 20, 2019

While the true number of victims remains unknown, Milwaukee’s reputation as a trafficking hub is expounded through high-profile prosecutions of local pimps.