The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
All content by Krisha Patel

PATEL: The Little Mermaid movie does not deserve backlash

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
April 25, 2023
JOURNAL: Moments of Silence

JOURNAL: Moments of Silence

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
April 20, 2023
By Erin Schneider

PATEL: Lip-Syncing not fair to fans

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
February 21, 2023
Graphic by Erin Schneider

PATEL: The Eagle Express needs major updates

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
February 14, 2023

PATEL: Drinking age needs to be raised to 25

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
February 7, 2023
Photo from Flickr.

PATEL: How to leave your Marq

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
December 13, 2022
Photo by IconScout.

PATEL: Sometimes life redirects us

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
December 6, 2022
JOURNAL: Far from Black and White

JOURNAL: Far from Black and White

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
November 17, 2022
Photo via Flickr.

PATEL: Best of fall destinations, Wisconsin classics and their trademarks

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
November 8, 2022
Photo via Flickr.

PATEL: “Rust” film back in production, protect actors’ mental health

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
October 11, 2022
Photo from iStock.

PATEL: Expectations for women in society

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
October 4, 2022
Transgender athletes deserve a space in athletic competitions.

PATEL: FINA adjusts competition policy for transgender individuals

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
September 6, 2022
PATEL: Eliminating Firearms is the Only Way to End Gun Violence

PATEL: Eliminating Firearms is the Only Way to End Gun Violence

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
July 20, 2022
Flag in remembrance of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, who largely receive less media attention than white women. Photo via Flickr

PATEL: Missing people of color deserve equal attention

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
April 26, 2022
Experiences among students may differ greatly, especially during a pandemic.

PATEL: First-year expectations

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
April 21, 2022
There are some projections that estimate half of all cars on the road will be electric. Photo via Flickr

PATEL: Electric vehicles rise to majority use

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
April 19, 2022
The draft is inactive in the United States, but 18-year-old young men have to register. Photo via Flickr

PATEL: Abolish military draft, strive for gender equality

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
April 12, 2022
Chris Rock made an insensitive joke about Jada Pinkett Smith at the 2022 Academy Awards. Photo via Flickr

PATEL: Finding fine lines in comedy

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
April 5, 2022
The main characters of the television show "How I Met Your Mother" are white. Photo via Flickr

PATEL: Racism in film industry still issue

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
March 29, 2022
Black mothers and babies face challenges. Photo via Flickr

PATEL: Black mothers, infants deserve better

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
March 8, 2022
The International Olympic Committee has anti-doping policies. Photo via Flickr

PATEL: Olympics’ double standard clear, IOC must support athletes

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
March 1, 2022
Graphic by Kendal Bell

PATEL: Non-Black people of color must strive for allyship

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
February 22, 2022

PATEL: Movie industry must be mindful of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
February 1, 2022
Graphic by Alexandra Garner

PATEL: Bullying impacts linger, lead to issues later in life

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
January 25, 2022
Graphic by Alexandra Garner

PATEL: Safety discussions, plans should be more inclusive

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
January 18, 2022
A sign posted in Minnesota shows appreciation for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo via Flickr

PATEL: Nurses, frontline workers deserve higher pay

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
December 7, 2021
Students hold a 17 minute sit-in in front of the White House in Washington D.C. March 2018 in remembrance of the 17 people killed in the Parkland shooting. Photo via Flickr

PATEL: Considering structures may prevent further mass tragedies

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist
November 30, 2021
Marquette University needs to its improve its mental health resources for students. Marquette Wire stock photo

PATEL: MU must dedicate more resources toward mental health

Krisha Patel, Stringer
November 9, 2021
Incoming first-year students usually attend SPARK and fall orientation in person. Marquette Wire stock photo

PATEL: Orientation opportunity important for rising sophomores

Krisha Patel, Stringer
May 4, 2021
The new College of Business Administration building is being built on the green space next to the Alumni Memorial Union.

PATEL: Implementing new green space on campus crucial to student well-being

Krisha Patel, Stringer
April 28, 2021
Clark Hall is home to the College of Nursing at Marquette.

PATEL: College of Nursing must improve diversity in recruitment efforts

Krisha Patel, Stringer
April 19, 2021
Marquette is primarily utilizing GoRiteWay buses instead of traditional LIMO vans.

PATEL: Marquette should reinstate traditional LIMO services

Krisha Patel, Stringer
March 17, 2021
The Commons is located on Well and 17th Streets.

PATEL: COVID-19 continues to dramatically alter students’ lives

Krisha Patel, Stringer
March 16, 2021
Graphic via Canva

PATEL: Wisconsin mask mandate still necessary despite vaccination distribution

Krisha Patel, Stringer
March 10, 2021
Marquette University needs to its improve its mental health resources for students. Marquette Wire stock photo

PATEL: Marquette should reconsider spring 2021 semester changes

Krisha Patel, Stringer
February 4, 2021
Marquette announced it would be increasing residence hall costs Sept. 2020. Marquette Wire stock photo

PATEL: Marquette shouldn’t raise residence hall costs, develop solutions for future

Krisha Patel, Stringer
January 26, 2021
University President Michael Lovell announced that 39 faculty and staff positions would be eliminated Jan. 21.

PATEL: MU must support students’ advocacy efforts, protect faculty and staff

Krisha Patel, Stringer
November 25, 2020
Incoming first-year students usually attend SPARK and fall orientation in person. Marquette Wire stock photo

PATEL: We must do our part to mitigate COVID-19, get back to in-person classes

Krisha Patel, Stringer
November 6, 2020
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