Marquette Wire

HARRINGTON: Clinton cult of personality could be democrats undoing

Reilly Harrington, Opinions Columnist • November 14, 2017

The Republicans did not win the 2016 election, the Democrats lost. Running against Donald Trump should have been a cakewalk for the Democrats. All the Democratic National Convention had to do was not nominate...

Editorial: Women’s basketball deserving of higher praise

November 14, 2017

Marquette basketball is preparing for another record-setting season this year. With a cohesive roster, an enigmatic head coach and an exciting progress streak, Marquette women’s basketball will almost...

KORENICH: Double Standard in Hollywood

Maya Korenich, Opinons Columnist • November 14, 2017

As social media becomes more prevalent in everyday life, what individuals post is judged more harshly. Instagram is all about crafting a perfect image. Celebrities use Instagram, as well as other sites,...

BEG: Miley Cyrus must recognize her cultural appropriation

Aminah Beg • November 14, 2017

Last month, Miley Cyrus came out with her album," Younger Now." It was accompanied by a music video for the titular song, where Cyrus is in colorful dresses and singing about how she feels like she just...

KORENICH: Veganism is a privilege

Maya Korenich, Opinions Columnist • November 7, 2017

According to VeganBits.com, 0.5% of the United States adult population follows a vegan diet. It is no secret that the vegan lifestyle is becoming more prevalent and companies are adapting to cater to this crowd. However, there are many areas that are not improving their vegan options, and even more areas that can be considered food deserts.

HARRINGTON: Spacey outing creates bad optics for LGBTQ community

Reilly Harrington, Opinions Columnist • November 7, 2017

In the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct from actor Anthony Rapp, Kevin Spacey issued a formal statement apologizing for the alleged actions while confirming longstanding rumors that he was gay. While the act of coming out is a momentous and emotional moment for a great deal of LGBT+ people, the manner in which Mr. Spacey handled his coming out is irresponsible and does a massive disservice to the LGBT+ community at large.

DUFAULT: Social media heavily affects reading habits

Jackson Dufault, Opinions Columnist • November 7, 2017

These days, I rarely read for enjoyment. Even though reading books used to be one of my favorite things to do. It was an escape from the surrounding world, away from technology. In the past few years, I’ve seen a sharp decline in how much time I spend reading things, and this applies not only to books, but news articles, short stories, and many other ‘macro-reading’ materials.

BEG: Trump’s immigration ban targets Muslims

Aminah Beg • November 7, 2017

From January 26 to March 16 of this year, Trump issued an executive order titled, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” This executive order limited the entry of refugees and immigrants for 120 days and banned Syrian refugees indefinitely. People from Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Iran and Iraq were refused admission into the country for a temporary period of 90 days. This order was ultimately blocked by the federal courts but still caused upheaval and revolts in airports around the country.

Editorial: Intentionally provocative speech serves no one

November 7, 2017

Speech on college campuses has a history of volatility. The infamous Vietnam War protest at Kent State University left four people dead. The left-wing radical group, The Weathermen, which gained notoriety...

KORENICH: Teens need to be held accountable for their actions

Maya Korenich, Columnist • October 31, 2017

The boys were held without bond and were charged as adults with second-degree murder. In cases like this, it is important that teens are held accountable for their actions.

BEG: Memes connect millennials and improve society

Aminah Beg • October 31, 2017

Memes, like the word “spoopy,” are vital to the internet and how people communicate with others who comprehend internet slang. There are certain words or phrases that only people who use social media understand. This creates a culture between teenagers that some question whether is acceptable or not. Phrases like “LOL” or “Netflix and chill” are now an integral part of millennial language.

DUFAULT: Effective surveillance technology needed on US-Mexico border

Jackson Dufault, Columnist • October 31, 2017

There are ways that the U.S. government can attempt to make this barrier more practical. The United States needs to find technology outside of physical barriers and border patrol agents if it wants to prevent undocumented persons from entering the country.