Marquette Wire

Editorial: Lack of faculty of color underscores Marquette’s diversity problem

February 13, 2018

It is important to recognize efforts by the university to improve, and it would be unfair to say that noone at Marquette is working on this problem. But there has been a one percent increase in minority faculty over four years. There comes a point when even the most optimistic have to acknowledge that whatever effort is being made is ineffective.

DUFAULT: Messenger Kids an unnecessary development

Jackson Dufault, Opinions Columnist • February 6, 2018

Messenger Kids is a smart marketing move for Facebook. For children, however, introducing them to social media at such a young age is unnecessary and unhealthy. There are plenty of other things that children younger than 12 could be doing with their time. Sitting at home on a phone application while texting should not be one of them.

Editorial: Lovell’s endorsement of Foxconn inconsistent with Marquette mission

February 6, 2018

For all of the values Lovell celebrates, it's ironic that he would be a proponent of a company accused of mistreating and underpaying workers, overhauling workforces with automation and taking advantage of communities desperate for industry.

KORENICH: Physician-assisted suicide should be legalized nationwide

Maya Korenich, Opinions Columnist • February 6, 2018

Currently, there are at least five states that have legalized physician-assisted suicide: Oregon, Vermont, California, Montana and Colorado. Physician-assisted suicide can be defined as the voluntary termination of one’s own life by the administration of a lethal substance and includes help from a physician.

HARRINGTON: Joe Kennedy speech is exploitation of legacy

Reilly Harrington, Opinions Columnist • February 6, 2018

The State of the Union is a political event guaranteed to elicit reactions from across the political spectrum. This year was no exception. The Democrats, however, selected a terrible spokesperson for their official response: Rep. Joe Kennedy III. In many ways, their choice is appropriate for their current state of affairs.

Beg: Bar set too low for Trump

Aminah Beg • February 6, 2018

Last Tuesday, President Donald Trump stood in front of Congress and gave his State of the Union address. Some topics brought up in one of the longest addresses in American history called for bipartisanship and celebration of the police, veterans and military heroes. There was little discussion of policy for the future.

DUFAULT: Cryptocurrency to be next big innovation

Jackson Dufault, Opinions Columnist • January 30, 2018

The longevity of cryptocurrency is left to be seen. However, as long as people want to have anonymity in online transactions, there will always be a place for cryptocurrency. But while cryptocurrency is becoming a big success, it hasn’t quite reached the point where it is a market standard.

HARRINGTON: Democratic leadership too willing to compromise

Reilly Harrington, Opinions Columnist • January 30, 2018

This Democratic concept of proposing policies that already meet the Republicans in the middle on issues is just mind-boggling. That is the polar opposite of how negotiating should work. Starting a deal by already meeting the other party halfway simply gives them a better position to reach more of their demands.

KORENICH: Female health education lacking

Maya Korenich, Opinions Columnist • January 30, 2018

Female health education is extremely important for not only females, but for everyone. This is just another example of how health education related to females and for females is not prioritized. People may know basic health education, but they don’t know about female health in depth.

Editorial: MUPD has opportunity to rebrand, connect with community

January 30, 2018

Given the national focus on police, it makes sense that people are often skeptical of officers. This is why now more than ever it is crucial to build legitimacy and trust between community members and the police force. Increasing MUPD's visibility on campus could help to abate some of the social tension between the police department and students.

Editorial – MU Presidential address underwhelming

January 23, 2018

Anyone in attendance at University President Michael Lovell's annual presidential address in the Alumni Memorial Union last Wednesday who had not previously been a part of campus might have been convinced...

HARRINGTON: Nuclear destruction is no joking matter

Reilly Harrington, Opinions Columnist • January 23, 2018

For 20 long minutes this past week, nuclear destruction was potentially on our doorstep. An alert lit up phones across Hawaii reading, “THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” The image went viral on Twitter within...