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Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

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MURPHY: Partisan pope, or partisan perspective?

Ryan Murphy October 8, 2015
The pope's first visit to the United States of America presented great enthusiasm and equal amounts of criticism. A student discusses key takeaways from the visit and the importance of "applying theology."
HANNAN: Private prison companies are the real criminals

HANNAN: Private prison companies are the real criminals

Jack Hannan October 8, 2015
The United States started utilizing private prisons in the 1980's. Today, they are counter-productive, unjust, and riddled with corruption.
HUGHES: Where has the intelligentsia gone? A culture of dumbing ourselves down

HUGHES: Where has the intelligentsia gone? A culture of dumbing ourselves down

Morgan Hughes October 8, 2015
A student explores why the popular perception of intelligence has caused people to dumb themselves down.
Homelessness remains a great problem in American cities, with some choosing to enact handout bans in public places.

Homelessness: A capital concern for our nation

Michael Cummings, Assistant Opinions Editor October 7, 2015
After studying in Washington, D.C. for a semester, a student reveals his biggest national concern: homelessness.
Photo by Matthew Serafin/matthew.serafin@mu.edu

12 Online lists you’re not missing out on: A satire

October 7, 2015
An expression of satire concerning some of Buzzfeed's most ridiculous lists.
The sick truth behind prescription drug culture

The sick truth behind prescription drug culture

Jack Hannan October 1, 2015
Over 200 million Americans are dependent on prescription medication. A student analyzes why the advertisement of these drugs may be the problem.
A conversation on Academic Integrity

A conversation on Academic Integrity

Ryan Murphy October 1, 2015
A student looks at Marquette's academic integrity policy. What does the university hope to achieve with their new regulations?
EDITORIAL: To change our neighborhood, we must change our rhetoric.

EDITORIAL: To change our neighborhood, we must change our rhetoric.

October 1, 2015
If we wish to change our neighborhood, we as a student body must change the way we portray our Avenues West neighborhood.
COMSTOCK: A wrinkle in time

COMSTOCK: A wrinkle in time

Caroline Comstock October 1, 2015
Critics have questioned whether the case of Ahmed Mohamed was one of overt racism or a situation that reflects the sad state of perceived safety in schools.
The Emmy Awards: A reflection on representation in pop culture

The Emmy Awards: A reflection on representation in pop culture

Morgan Hughes September 29, 2015
A student analysis the lack of diversity in pop culture today. Roles for minorities are very few.

HUGHES: Worthy praise for Marquette’s community service initiatives, but what next?

September 24, 2015
Could Marquette do a better job of limiting wasted food and increasing food sustainability? A student explores.
Photo by Ben Erickson /benjamin.a.erickson@mu.edu

EDITORIAL: Addressing micro aggression means initiating awareness

Editorial Staff September 24, 2015
Creating awareness will be a necessary step to combatting the on-campus issue of micro aggression.
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