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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

LEBRÓN: Diverse heroes allow for cultural learning

Clara Lebrón, Opinions Columnist September 13, 2023
With an oversaturation of superhero movies, it's up to Hollywood to explore new avenues to make their movies. Exploring the cultural differences and how it can impact the hero's journey is one way of crafting a unique perspective.
MIAD and Marquette engage in an exchange program, where students are able to take classes at either institution.

SCHAMBER: Providing a safe way home

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist September 12, 2023
The Marquette-MIAD exchange program offers new experiences to students but travel is difficult and can be dangerous. The EagleExpress should extend a route between the two institutions.

LYONS: Make cities for people, not cars

Kirsten Lyons, Assistant Opinions Editor September 12, 2023
The United States is too car-dependent and should switch to walkable cities to improve mental health, physical health and create stronger social bonds.
EDITORIAL: Changes to the organization

EDITORIAL: Changes to the organization

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor September 12, 2023
The Marquette Wire is undergoing changes and we wanted to take this opportunity to explain them to you.

LYONS: Take care when visiting Hawaii

Kirsten Lyons, Assistant Opinions Editor September 6, 2023

The recent wildfires in Maui have exposed the detrimental effects that the Hawiian tourism industry has on the state. Not only does the tourism industry severely impact the climate but it is also harmful...

SCHAMBER: Students are Feeling the Heat

Joseph Schamber, Opinions Columnist September 5, 2023
Not all Marquette residence halls are equal leaving students without air conditioning. As temperatures stay higher for longer, the university needs to move forward with providing some relief.
92,003 fans went to watch Omaha vs Nebraska volleyball, the most of any womens sporting event in history. (Photo courtesy of Nebraska Athletics.)

ALBRIGHT: We need to keep giving women’s athletics the stage

Jack Albright, Executive Sports Editor September 5, 2023

It has been a banner year for women's sports. Historic events like the women's basketball NCAA Tournament and Women's World Cup helped create record attendance numbers, television viewership and advertising...

DREWEL: Concerts require respect

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Executive Opinions Editor September 5, 2023
Live music has gone downhill significantly in the last two years. We need to start caring for ourselves and the people around us to keep concerts the enjoyable experience they should be.
PATEL: Leaving my Legacy

PATEL: Leaving my Legacy

May 4, 2023
This article is going to be completely different from anything that I have ever written before. It’s not every day you get asked to write a senior column when you’ve been doing opinion articles for the past three years. 
Hernandez: Finding My Home

Hernandez: Finding My Home

Hannah Hernandez, Assistant News Editor May 2, 2023
Most of my friends had already decided what their life would look like, and they were content with the path that they were on. I, on the other hand, chose to be a doctor because I knew the ending destination. I was envious that they knew their plans, and I didn't.
LEUZZI: I did it my way

LEUZZI: I did it my way

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor May 2, 2023

From an early age, I always knew I wanted to make a living involving sports. The initial dream, as it is for any nine-year-old, was to be a Major League Baseball player and play for my hometown team, the...

HOUSTON: Defining See you later

HOUSTON: Defining “See you later”

Anna Houston, Marquette Radio Publicist May 2, 2023

I have never been good with goodbyes.   I remember talking to my mom before everything changed about how easy it would be to come back and visit for the weekend if I got second home sick. Just a straight...

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