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The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

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Krisha Patel

Krisha Patel, Opinions Columnist

Krisha is an Opinions Columnist at the Wire. She is a senior from Elk Grove Village, IL studying nursing and minoring in Spanish.

A fun fact about Krisha is that she has a black belt in karate.

This year Krisha is looking forward to meeting more people and writing more stories about things she is passionate about. 

All content by Krisha Patel
Transgender athletes deserve a space in athletic competitions.

PATEL: FINA adjusts competition policy for transgender individuals

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

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

April 26, 2022
Experiences among students may differ greatly, especially during a pandemic.

PATEL: First-year expectations

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

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

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

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

March 29, 2022
Black mothers and babies face challenges. Photo via Flickr

PATEL: Black mothers, infants deserve better

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

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

March 1, 2022
Graphic by Kendal Bell

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

February 22, 2022
Tom Holland starred as Spider-Man in the newest Marvel film, Spider-Man: No Way Home that was released Dec. 2021. Photo via Flickr

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

February 1, 2022
Graphic by Alexandra Garner

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

January 25, 2022
Graphic by Alexandra Garner

PATEL: Safety discussions, plans should be more inclusive

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

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

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

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

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

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

PATEL: College of Nursing must improve diversity in recruitment efforts

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

PATEL: Marquette should reinstate traditional LIMO services

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

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

March 16, 2021
Graphic via Canva

PATEL: Wisconsin mask mandate still necessary despite vaccination distribution

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

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

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

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

November 6, 2020
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