Marquette Wire

RUFFOLO: Board of Trustees’ approval of new business school detrimental

Lucia Ruffolo, Opinions Columnist • March 9, 2021

The approval of the new business school will be detrimental to the integrity and intended mission of Marquette University.

PICKART: Atlanta free ‘food forest’ model for Milwaukee

Max Pickart, Opinions Columnist • March 9, 2021

Atlanta's recently developed food forest can be used as an example for Milwaukee to address food insecurity.

KOCH: Capitalist motives detract from feminist movement

Jenna Koch, Opinions Columnist • March 9, 2021

Feminism needs to be anti-capitalist in order for it to be pro-woman.

MOSES: Supporting women on campus begins with better representation

Hope Moses, Opinions Columnist • March 9, 2021

While the Marquette University is making efforts to celebrate Women’s History Month, it must make efforts to improve women's experience and amplify voices on campus.

EDITORIAL: University must choose students, not basketball

March 5, 2021

Lovell's confidence in hosting an in-person fall 2021 semester and the National Marquette Day game, speaks volumes to what the university's priorities are.

MOSES: Recent Texas weather clear example of climate crisis

Hope Moses, Opinions Columnist • March 2, 2021

Texas’ recent weather disaster illustrates that the United States is failing to address the climate crisis.

PICKART: Political student organization unity positive sign for future

Max Pickart, Opinions Columnist • March 2, 2021

The Marquette College Democrats and Marquette College Republicans coming together showcases a positive model for uniting a politically polarized nation.

RUFFOLO: We should accept our reality

Lucia Ruffolo, Opinions Columnist • March 2, 2021

It may actually be healthier to accept the current state of our world and practice mindfulness.

EDITORIAL: MU fails to communicate about norovirus

February 26, 2021

Norovirus may be less life-threatening than COVID-19, but that does not mean it should be taken any less seriously.

MOSES: ASMR videos help people recreate their own normalcy

Hope Moses, Opinions Columnist • February 23, 2021

Americans have been using ASMR videos of pre-pandemic activities, such as studying or going to school, to cope with changes to everyday life.

RUFFOLO: Don’t push teachers back into classrooms during pandemic

Lucia Ruffolo, Opinions Columnist • February 23, 2021

In the midst of the discussion surrounding teachers return to school, it is important to listen to teachers' concerns for not wishing to return to in-person teaching and prioritize vaccinations.

KOCH: Resellers, new thrifters must be conscious consumers

Jenna Koch, Opinions Columnist • February 23, 2021

Consumers must be conscious of the ethical and moral effects of thrifting and reselling especially with their recent popularity.