Marquette Wire

Shaka Smart is different from other coaches, and Marquette is better off because of it

Conor McPherson, Sports Columnist • October 20, 2023

Throughout Shaka Smart's first two years at Marquette, he has continuously brought in young talent and built up a strong team. The youth of the team and depth of our bench will be the key to success this year, pushing them towards a strong run for the NCAA championship.

Protect trans healthcare

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • October 17, 2023

Last Thursday, the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly approved bills targeting transgender youth, including legislation that outlaws gender-affirming care for minors. Governor Tony Evers promised...

Latinx is not what we want

Clara Lebrón, Print Production Manager • October 17, 2023

While Latinx is the most widely used term for Spanish-speaking people, most of them don't actually accept it. Society needs to stop talking and listen to what the Latin American community actually wants to be called.

Abuse within conservatorships

Clara Lebrón, Print Production Manager • October 11, 2023

Conservatorships have been in headlines with the recent scandal involving former NFL star Michael Oher and the Tuohy family. Measures need to be taken to ensure that those who do not need conservatorships are not stuck in these dehumanizing contracts.

Filling in a Blank Space: How the NFL is using a popstar to finally market to women

October 10, 2023

Rumors are flying about Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and global popstar Taylor Swift and their possible new romance, and now for the first time in ages, the NFL is finally marketing to women. But with this newfound demographic, they need to remember that women are more than fangirls, and more should be done to ensure they keep their attention.

Expanding grocery options

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • October 10, 2023

High prices at the campus's only grocery store, Sendik's Fresh2Go, has left many students disgruntled by the lack of affordable options nearby. However, hostility towards Sendik's is misplaced and may make our area less attractive to other supermarket operators.

Indigenous food insecurity rampant

Kirsten Lyons, Assistant Opinions Editor • October 10, 2023

In the United States Native Americans experience very high food insecurity. This is unacceptable in one of the richest countries in the world.

Milwaukee must support neglected trans community

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor • October 4, 2023

With the recent decision declaring Milwaukee County as a sanctuary, the government needs to hold true to their promises. Citizens must also stand firm and hold their elected officials accountable.

EDITORIAL: Sports betting a slippery slope

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Production Director • 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 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, Print Production Manager • 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.