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Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

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Opinions

HIMMELBERG: Liberal arts education overshadowed by STEM programs

HIMMELBERG: Liberal arts education overshadowed by STEM programs

Andrew Himmelberg, Guest Columnist October 30, 2018
Higher education is increasingly designed as preparation for a specific job, rather than broadening the intellect and knowledge of an individual. While it would be wrong to fault universities for preparing students for the workforce, these efforts should not come at the expense of a student’s holistic education. 
HARTE: Title IX proposal harmful to transgender students

HARTE: Title IX proposal harmful to transgender students

Matthew Harte, Opinions Stringer October 30, 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services is leading an effort to define gender as “a biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth,” according to a leaked memo obtained by The New York Times.
Many people overlook local elections despite the fact that many federal policies begin at the local level.

EDITORIAL: Local elections need increased engagement

October 30, 2018
Local elections can lead to tangible changes, with residents' votes carrying a great deal of influence. In turn, they will get more say in policies and laws that will affect their community on a day-to-day basis.
HARTE: MU Election Day holiday beneficial

HARTE: MU Election Day holiday beneficial

Matthew Harte, Opinions Stringer October 23, 2018
University students also face unique voting registration obstacles, and figuring out the necessary requirements can be a time-consuming process.
HARRINGTON: Potential 2020 candidates inspire little confidence

HARRINGTON: Potential 2020 candidates inspire little confidence

Reilly Harrington, Opinions Columnist October 23, 2018
Now, as midterms draw close, some politicians in the American left have sharpened their rhetoric and fine-tuning policy support in preparation for the next presidential election.
BEG: YouTubers controversial actions deserve repercussions

BEG: YouTubers’ controversial actions deserve repercussions

October 23, 2018
The site is a community of independent content creators that are not under studio contracts. YouTube has no legal right to ban them unless they are currently directly violating the regulations which has no correlation to their past actions.
Tammy Baldwin urges college students to vote at a get-out-the-vote rally held at UWM, Monday.

EDITORIAL: Voting carries many implications for healthcare

October 23, 2018

Many undergraduate Marquette students don’t consider the realities of healthcare. If they are on insurance plans they are likely their parents', since most plans allow children to stay on their parents'...

Elizabeth Warren, a senator from Massachusetts, speaks about legislation regarding Medicare For All at a Sept. 13 event.

HARRINGTON: Medicare for All

Reilly Harrington, Opinions Columnist October 22, 2018
If Democrats have any intentions of taking the House and initiating some form of lasting “Blue Wave,”  then the importance of healthcare as a human right and the reform of the American healthcare system need to be prominent elements of their platforms.
Graphic by Jack Goods/jack.good@marquette.edu

What’s Trending, Marquette?

Emma Tomsich, News Reporter October 22, 2018
Following these four Marquette-centric Twitter accounts will unlock student's on-campus experience.
Photo via pxhere

Twitter Prevails

Andrew Himmelberg, Executive Photo Editor October 22, 2018
I’m at a bar in London and a new acquaintance says we should keep in touch. “Add me on Facebook,” she says. Nervously, I say that she’ll have to add me – I don’t have the app on my phone.  
BOYLE: At-Home Healthcare

BOYLE: At-Home Healthcare

Brian Boyle, Assistant Opinions Editor October 22, 2018
Obviously, not everyone’s mom can be a nurse or a doctor. But it’s a shame not everyone has access to on-the-fly medical treatment and advice— especially for issues of the non-crisis variety.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh narrowly earned confirmation despite allegations of sexual assault.

BEG: Kavanaugh’s privilege apparent

October 9, 2018
White men's speech, like Graham’s and Kavanaugh’s, indicate that they believe this is enough of a reputation to join one of the most prestigious and high-standing group of professionals in this country.
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