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EDITORIAL: Creating community through Marquette Homecoming

Marquette Wire Staff January 28, 2016
The following recommendations have been made for the Homecoming Committee with all members of Marquette in mind.
COMSTOCK: The Brain Drain: Revitalizing Milwaukee

COMSTOCK: The Brain Drain: Revitalizing Milwaukee

Caroline Comstock January 28, 2016
The infamous Wisconsin “brain drain” has hit Milwaukee particularly hard. Maybe the word has gotten out that it’s chilly up here, regardless it creates massive economic problems for the city.

HUGHES: 7 Reasons to love living in Milwaukee during winter

Morgan Hughes January 27, 2016
Seven reasons to continue loving Milwaukee despite it being a frozen tundra.
MURPHY: 2015 in Review

MURPHY: 2015 in Review

Ryan Murphy January 21, 2016
2015 has reached its end and with that, it is time to take a look back at some of its most significant moments. Looking ahead toward 2016, let us do so with hope and determination.
Photo by Benjamin Erickson / benjamin.a.erickson@marquette.edu

EDITORIAL: Amidst Common Core revisions, value of program should remain

Marquette Wire Staff January 21, 2016
The revision of the Common Core of Studies deserves the attention and participation of all individuals who will be affected by it. Students have the opportunity to make potential changes in the Core and it is their job to pay attention and participate.
HANNAN: Hidden costs of free college

HANNAN: Hidden costs of free college

January 21, 2016

In his final State of the Union Address last week, President Barack Obama discussed the dire need for higher education reform and formally unveiled his College Promise plan. The program focuses on making...

COMSTOCK: Seven special guests at the State of the Union

Caroline Comstock January 20, 2016
Both parties invited special guests from around the country to represent their respective views to the State of the Union. Here are some of the noteworthy guests in case you missed them.
MURPHY: Its the most appropriately-rated time of the year

MURPHY: It’s the most appropriately-rated time of the year

Ryan Murphy December 10, 2015
The holiday season is appropriately-rated. Despite the cold, people are warmer, and not because of their hot chocolate or peppermint coffee, but at the prospect of reconnecting with family and friends, eating rich foods, and exchanging gifts.
EDITORIAL: MUSG Fruit and Vegetable Basket initiative is a sound use of reserve funds

EDITORIAL: MUSG Fruit and Vegetable Basket initiative is a sound use of reserve funds

Marquette Wire Staff December 10, 2015
Next semester, MUSG will begin selling food baskets of fruits and vegetables from Growing Power for $9. This is a sound decision made by MUSG that provides a short-term solution to the persistent food desert issue on campus.
HANNAN: Petty political polarization

HANNAN: Petty political polarization

Jack Hannan December 10, 2015
The two party political system forces individuals with moderate beliefs to side with groups that are much more extreme than they would like. Even worse, the media plays right into the hands of these politicians and the people being misguided have blindly accepted the system for what it is.
HUGHES: Christmas hype – the unpopular opinion

HUGHES: Christmas hype – the unpopular opinion

Morgan Hughes December 10, 2015
Here's an unpopular opinion: Santa is creepy, Christmas music is annoying, and lawn decorations are a waste of time. For Morgan, the holiday season is overrated.
COMSTOCK: Cryptic carols

COMSTOCK: Cryptic carols

Caroline Comstock December 8, 2015
For the most part, Christmas songs are timeless, but have you ever stopped and wondered what some of these cryptic carols mean?
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