Marquette Wire

Hurricane Helene should inspire stronger climate change stance

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • October 2, 2024

During the debate on Tuesday night, Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz were asked to comment on the devastation from category 4 Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Their responses varied massively.

Dancing with the Stars is losing its stardom

Alison McMillan, Opinions Columnist • September 28, 2024

Dancing with the Stars is not the show it used to be. The show is suffering and if things do not change, it needs to be taken off the air.

You should cook at home

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • September 26, 2024

With a little time and effort you can cook restaurant quality meals for much cheaper than it costs to carry-out. Even with rising grocery prices, cooking at home is still worth your while.

Politics’ new digital battleground

Clara Lebrón, Print Production Manager • September 24, 2024

Memes seem to be everywhere today, including our politics.

Attacking the Constitution to defend marriage

John O'Shea, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 24, 2024

Project 2025 wants to return to the days of DOMA, but the policies it would need to pass to achieve that would be dangerously unconstitutional and un-American.

Bring the WNBA to MKE

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • September 24, 2024

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is optimistic that the franchise can add another team by 2028, and Milwaukee would be the perfect contender.

Taylor Swift’s endorsement is a powerful tool

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • September 17, 2024

Shortly after the presidential debate ended Tuesday night, Taylor Swift took to Instagram to show her support for Kamala Harris’ and Tim Walz’s election bid. The singer’s endorsement is a powerful contribution to the Democrats’ campaign and may stir up a voter base they desperately need.

EDITORIAL: It is time to talk policy

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • September 10, 2024

The Marquette Wire Editorial Board stands with the victims of this tragedy and expresses its deepest condolences for all victims and their families of those afflicted by gun violence. We need comprehensive gun control legislation, so we can fix this uniquely American problem.

Take junk pills off the shelves

John O'Shea, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 10, 2024

The shelves of pharmacies are stocked with pills containing ineffective active ingredients. Utilizing a precedent set by the CARES Act and a landmark Federal Court case, we may be able to get these dud pharmaceutics off the shelves.

Support reaching beyond the court

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist • September 10, 2024

As interest in women’s sports continues to grow nationwide, the upcoming fall athletic season is an ideal time to foster on-campus enthusiasm for the games to come. Marquette’s women’s teams have what it takes to excel on their own, but a boost in campus and community support might be what’s needed to finally bring their game to the forefront of the conversation.

Vance is a disaster, Walz is an asset

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • September 3, 2024

In a presidential election characterized by division and uncertainty, the candidates' pick of running mates might be the deciding factor for many Americans. While Walz seems to pull in unlikely voters, Vance's extremist political views are likely to ostracize those who are undecided.

Op-Ed: Save Marquette’s ABA program

Emma Mass, Marquette Alum • June 7, 2024

Dear Marquette, We are about to fail the Autistic community of the state of Wisconsin. I am writing to you today both as an advocate for the vital program of Applied Behavior Analysis and as a proud...