Marquette Wire

HARRINGTON: Antifa villainization underplays dangers of American fascism

Reilly Harrington, Opinions Columnist • May 1, 2018

Nazis marched on American soil in August 2017. This is not a science fiction story or a nightmare. This was, and continues to be, the reality of American politics in our time. White nationalists and...

BEG: What is actually happening between Palestine and Israel

Aminah Beg • May 1, 2018

Since the early twentieth century, Israel and Palestine have fought wars over this issue, and the boundaries recognized today are a culmination of the results of these wars. These disputes began because Arabs saw the influx of Jews into Palestine as an attempt of British colonialism, which no country has really ever been fond of.

OXENDEN: Everything will be fine

McKenna Oxenden, Managing Editor of the Marquette Journal • May 1, 2018

Don't forget through teaching and through mentoring to hold people accountable. If there is one thing you've learned from me, I hope that it's OK to be the stern mom (or dad). It's OK for people to "hate" you in the moment. Because whether they realize it 10 minutes or 10 years later, it's the right thing to do.

BEG: Social media does not have liberal bias

Aminah Beg • April 24, 2018

President Donald Trump made an accusation that Facebook was out to get him in September. At the same time, many liberals have called out the social media site for helping grow and expand Trump’s campaign.

KORENICH: Alternative medicine beneficial but often overlooked

Maya Korenich, Opinions Columnist • April 24, 2018

Alternative medicine includes nontraditional practices like herbalism, homeopathy and acupuncture. Although it is often debated whether these type of medicines work, it can be worth a try and can certainly be lighter on the wallet.

HARRINGTON: Syrian strikes accomplish little

Reilly Harrington, Opinions Columnist • April 24, 2018

This past Friday, the United States, Britain and France struck several military targets in Syria. These strikes were responses to the Syrian government’s alleged use of chemical agents on rebel forces in the town of Douma.

Editorial: Student media vital to accountability, professional growth

Caroline Kaufman, Asisstant Opinions Editor • April 24, 2018

Today’s era of fake news has contributed to an increased weariness of journalists and the credibility of their pieces. Even student publications across the country have suffered—they now face funding cuts that make it difficult to continue operating.

Editorial: Voter turnout crucial to national, local issues

April 17, 2018

The importance of students making their voices heard by being informed and active voters are crucial to a successful nation. However, there is a large disconnect between Americans eligible to vote and Americans who actually will cast a ballot.

HARRINGTON: West Virginia strike sets inspirational precedent

Reilly Harrington, Opinions Columnist • April 17, 2018

Despite the technical illegality of the unauthorized strike, the teachers of West Virginia closed every school in the state until they were satisfied with the solution met between their representatives and the state government. This sustained strike would not have been possible without the support of parents, local churches and labor organizations such as the Democratic Socialists of America and the International Workers of the World.

KORENICH: Raise server wages, end tipping

Maya Korenich, Opinions Columnist • April 17, 2018

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70 percent of servers are women, and almost half of those are under the age of 25. Tipping can leave a lot of these young women in dangerous settings and open to lewd comments and even sexual assault.

DUFAULT: Raid on office spells trouble for Cohen

Jackson Dufault, Opinions Columnist • April 17, 2018

If Mueller referred this raid in an attempt to expose the scandal involving Daniels and Trump, then it is clear he is expanding his investigation to include more scandals than just Russian investigation. If that is the case, then Mueller must ensure he does not meddle in any of Trump’s personal affairs, as any evidence found involving Daniels could devolve into a sort of personal attack.

BEG: Equal pay doesn’t bring equality for entire gender

Aminah Beg • April 17, 2018

Lack of concern for women of color is an integral part of our country’s foundation. The fight for women rights in the 19th century through the works of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other white women had no intention to include African American women.