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Influencers are invading other industries

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist • November 26, 2024
In an era dominated by digital content, social media influencers from YouTube and TikTok have increasingly been branching out to other industries, leveraging their fame to secure new opportunities. While this transition attracts new audiences and perspectives, it sparks debate about fairness and merit.
Make women's sports mainstream

Make women’s sports mainstream

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • November 26, 2024
The truth is everyone is ready for extensive, nationwide women’s sports coverage. However, there is a lack of space for women’s sports to be exposed to those who don’t normally watch them.
Why Harris lost despite spending more on ads

Why Harris lost despite spending more on ads

Alison McMillan, Arts & Entertainment Reporter • November 22, 2024
Political campaigns all have one thing in common: money. It funds ads, marketing and other necessary channels meant to amplify the political candidate's platform.
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Democrats should not condemn uneducated voters

John O’Shea, Assistant Opinions Editor • November 19, 2024
Voters angry with a Harris loss have took to social media to blame non-college-education voters for not making an informed vote.
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Is Wicked on Screen as ‘Wonderful’ as on Broadway?

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist • November 16, 2024
There are high expectations for any production of "Wicked" but will the movie be able to live up to them?
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Adoption is saving lives

Rachel Lopera, Opinions Columnist • November 15, 2024
November is National Adoption Month, and it is time to celebrate more than five million Americans who have found their families through adoption.
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Trump’s nightmare staff selections

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • November 14, 2024
Donald Trump has started to name members of his cabinet, and his selections are worse than we could have imagined.
Students and faculty demonstrate outside Zilber Hall.

Letter to the Editor: Do Marquette’s administrators understand Marquette’s values?

Ericka Tucker • November 14, 2024

Watching the Academic Senate meeting the other day, I was struck at just how empty the words of our acting president were in the face of the calm, intelligent and genuine expressions of care for the institution...

Excited crowds at the 2024 Pitchfork concert in Chicago

Pitchfork hits an all time low

Sofía Cortés, Assistant Journal Director and Arts Entertainment Audio Producer • November 14, 2024
Through an Instagram post, Pitchfork announced an end to an era. After 19 years, they will no longer be holding their annual music festival in Union Park, Chicago.
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Harris has hit the highest glass ceiling

Rachel Lopera, Opinions Columnist • November 13, 2024
The 2024 Presidential election results have further perpetuated the notion that women must meet unattainable expectations in order to attain positions of power.
Arrupe Center employees helping out elders in the community prepare their homes for winter.

The polls have closed, your responsibilities haven’t

Clara Lebrón, Print Production Manager • November 12, 2024
The election may be over, but voters upset by the result, still have the power to create change.
Filling the Void of Football

Filling the Void of Football

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist • November 12, 2024
Marquette basketball popularity has swelled, rivaling the enthusiasm and acclaim of renowned football schools.
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