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Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

Opinions

EDITORIAL: Sports betting a slippery slope

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor October 3, 2023

There is a new generation of gamblers, but they aren’t running the slots; they’re placing bets directly from their phones. With online sports betting on the rise from apps like DraftKings and FanDuel,...

Coach Sanders started his reign at Colorado University in Dec. 2022 after three seasons at Jackson State University.

Coach Prime and Buffaloes on road to revolution

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist October 3, 2023
As the college football season comes into full swing, Coach Deion "Prime" Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes are on a path of redemption. Coach Sanders is seeking to put the program back on the map.

Tech hurting child development

Clara Lebrón, Opinions Columnist October 3, 2023
Recent surveys have noted that students are falling behind in both cognitive and executive functions. Technology and an inordinate amount of screen time are to blame and need to be monitored by parents.

Keep voting age at 18

Kirsten Lyons, Assistant Opinions Editor October 3, 2023
With the 2024 election on the horizon, candidates are staking their claims on what they're passionate about. Ramaswamy wants to raise the voting age, something that would threaten the very fabric of democracy.
Photo via Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

EDITORIAL: What Schlipper’s decision means

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor September 26, 2023
With Planned Parenthood resuming abortion services in Milwaukee, the editorial board wanted to explain the stipulations of the decision.

COVID-19 is still here

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist September 26, 2023
As the world slowly returns to a semblance of pre-2020, it's important to remember that COVID is here to stay. Society needs to take responsibility and the necessary measures to ensure the safety of everyone.

Educational care for Hispanic students

Clara Lebrón, Opinions Columnist September 26, 2023
Hispanic student enrollment is on the rise but there is still a lack of support systems for them in higher education. Colleges need to take more measures to celebrate and bolster the Latin community.

LYONS: Make textbooks affordable

Kirsten Lyons, Assistant Opinions Editor September 20, 2023
College students are already paying an egregious amount of money for tuition and housing, but then professors tack on textbook expenses. Higher education should move towards making books and resources more afforable.

SISARICA: Suffering in silence

Gabriel Sisarica, Sports Multimedia Journalist September 19, 2023
Men's mental health is often pushed to the side and hidden behind 'strong and stoic' stereotypes, but they struggle too. It's time society takes care of them.

SCHAMBER: Riders beware

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist September 19, 2023
As more cities gain e-scooters, it's important for riders to be aware of the risks. Companies need to take greater measures to educate users of safety precautions and possible complications.

EDITORIAL: Body cams are step forward

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor September 19, 2023

After finishing its summer pilot program, Marquette University Police Department has officially decided to implement body cameras. This marks a step toward the further protection of our university and...

The Las Vegas Aces were WNBA Champions in 2022. (Photo courtesy of Flickr.)

BARNES-RUSH: Vegas Vindication — why the Aces will go back-to-back

Dakota Barnes-Rush, Sports Reporter September 19, 2023

The WNBA regular season is over and the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, are positioning themselves as the team to beat in the quest for championship glory. Their remarkable journey to this...

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