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MCCARTHY: Approaching graduation, but not quite adulthood

May 2, 2017
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MCCARTHY: Marquette should avoid homogeneity in campus speakers

April 25, 2017
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MCCARTHY: News fatigue is real

April 11, 2017
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MCCARTHY: Current privacy protections do not go far enough

April 4, 2017
Donald Trump addresses his supporters at a rally in Waukesha last year.

MCCARTHY: Trump’s budget is a reflection of his values

March 28, 2017
This 1920s cartoon shows the Ku Klux Klan chasing the Catholic Church, personified as St. Patrick, from the shores of the United States.

MCCARTHY: King’s racist tweet forgets Irish immigrant ails

March 21, 2017
MCCARTHY: Giving to poor always right thing to do

MCCARTHY: Giving to poor always right thing to do

March 7, 2017
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MCCARTHY: MUSG tobacco ban is paternalistic

February 28, 2017
During National Marquette Day, students in the BMO Harris Bradley Center chanted vulgar remarks as the Marquette Golden Eagles battled the Xavier Musketeers.

MCCARTHY: National Marquette Day no excuse for disrespect

February 21, 2017
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MCCARTHY: You can pry NPR from my warm, latte-clutching hands

February 14, 2017
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MCCARTHY: Democrats should support Gorsuch despite ideological divide

February 7, 2017
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MCCARTHY: Trump administration’s treatment of press is unacceptable

January 31, 2017
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MCCARTHY: Chargers’ move won’t solve Spanos’ woes

January 24, 2017
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MCCARTHY: The case for ‘ranked-choice voting’

December 6, 2016
Since Fidel Castro's death last week, many have spoken out honoring his legacy. This praise ignores Castro's many civil rights violations during his rule in Cuba.

MCCARTHY: Stop canonizing Castro

November 29, 2016
Construction began this month for the 750-bed residence hall to be built between 17th and 18th Streets. The $96 million building is one of the first steps of the university's anticipated 20-year plan.

Great Expectations

November 17, 2016
The next four years of Trump's presidency have the potential to galvanize liberals, increase levels of political participation in young voters and usher in a new golden age of activism on college campuses.

MCCARTHY: Trump’s win will galvanize progressives

November 15, 2016
Now that the presidential election is over, it's time for the Senate to hold hearings for President Barack Obama's Supreme Court justice nominee Merrick Garland.

MCCARTHY: It’s time to give Garland a hearing

November 9, 2016
Podcast: McCarthy, Cummings discuss election forecast

Podcast: McCarthy, Cummings discuss election forecast

November 8, 2016
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MCCARTHY: When partisan divides become geographical

November 1, 2016
Ryan waited for what seemed like an eternity when not the first, but second cop of his road trip pulled him over and approached his window.

MCCARTHY: Twelve-hour road trip with good cop, bad cop

October 25, 2016
Donald Trump addresses his supporters at a rally in Waukesha last year.

MCCARTHY: Mr. Trump, most men grew out of ‘locker room talk’ in high school

October 11, 2016
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Podcast: Columnists Hughes, McCarthy discuss Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate

October 7, 2016
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MCCARTHY: College rankings inaccurately portray quality of universities

October 4, 2016
MCCARTHY: Trump's failure to release tax returns signals a deeper issue

MCCARTHY: Trump’s failure to release tax returns signals a deeper issue

September 27, 2016
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MCCARTHY: Universities must rely on diversity to uphold mission

September 13, 2016
Maryland's medical marijuana licensing process excluded minorities and small-businesses owners.

MCCARTHY: Lessons from Maryland’s medical cannabis licensing process

September 6, 2016
Zac Barnett is the lead singer of American Authors.

MCCARTHY: Homecoming concert leaves room for improvement

September 3, 2016
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MCCARTHY: Daniel Berrigan’s death should remind Catholic Church of need for discomfort

May 5, 2016
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MCCARTHY: TIDAL has not lived up to promises

April 28, 2016
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MCCARTHY: When laws unjustifiably burden groups labeled “unimportant”

April 21, 2016
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MCCARTHY: What is learned from Panama Papers leak

April 14, 2016
The Marquette Law School Poll released Tuesday reveals division among voters about the coronavirus outbreak.

MCCARTHY: Law school admissions

April 6, 2016
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MCCARTHY: Tying Marquette to international drug policies

March 31, 2016
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MCCARTHY: Uncivil political discourse has always been problematic in politics

March 15, 2016
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MCCARTHY: Bernie’s latest gaffe was far from presidential

March 10, 2016

“Idol” star Crystal Bowersox comes to Milwaukee

March 3, 2016
Animal Collective's 'Painting With' misses the mark

Animal Collective’s ‘Painting With’ misses the mark

February 23, 2016
Vici trains students in a variety of salon services, techniques

Milwaukee pizza scene offers unique flavor

February 18, 2016
Some food for thought from 'cheese geek' Jeanne Carpenter

Some food for thought from ‘cheese geek’ Jeanne Carpenter

February 16, 2016
Ticketmaster holds monopoly on music scene

Ticketmaster holds monopoly on music scene

February 4, 2016
Making a Murderer

Making a Murderer

January 28, 2016
Aaron Lee Tasjan concert compliments Anodyne's intimate setting

Aaron Lee Tasjan concert compliments Anodyne’s intimate setting

January 28, 2016
Marquette Theatre to perform in the Region III Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Marquette Theatre to perform in the Region III Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

December 10, 2015
Magic and literature course encourages student discussion

Magic and literature course encourages student discussion

December 3, 2015
Milwaukee vs. Chicago: concert venue face off

Milwaukee vs. Chicago: concert venue face off

November 24, 2015
MUWriMo challenges writers to commit

MUWriMo challenges writers to commit

November 19, 2015
Adjunct professor, Jaimee Hills' collection of poems,

English professor accepts poetry award in DC

November 12, 2015
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Cancer survivor creates doodling competition for students

October 29, 2015
Timeflies performing at B96's Christmas for the Kids in 2014.

Timeflies performs in Milwaukee, their ‘favorite place to play,’ this Saturday

October 21, 2015
Wisconsin Assembly speaker won't support state funds for new Bucks arena

Wisconsin Assembly speaker won’t support state funds for new Bucks arena

December 4, 2014
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Engineering professors discuss clean water initiatives

November 18, 2014
Holocaust survivor recalls internment experiences

Holocaust survivor recalls internment experiences

November 7, 2014

Marquette continues to distribute voter IDs

November 4, 2014
In this combination of 2014 file photos are Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker, left, and his Democratic challenger, Mary Burke, at campaign events in Wisconsin. (AP Photo/AP, Scott Bauer and The Journal Times, Scott Anderson)

Gov. Walker takes lead in final Law School Poll

October 29, 2014
Over 90 attend vigil for student injured in Madrid

Over 90 attend vigil for student injured in Madrid

October 25, 2014
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Lovell discusses inauguration initiatives

October 15, 2014
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5 things students should know for the November election

October 8, 2014
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Journal Sentinel, Law School add Lubar Fellow

September 23, 2014
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State representative speaks with Marquette Democrats

September 18, 2014
Allen West, a Fox News contributor and conservative political commentator, speaks to students and members of the public an event organized by Marquette College Republicans in the Alumni Memorial Ballrooms Monday night. Photo by Cassie Rogala / cassierogala@gmail.com.

Lt. Col. Allen West visits Marquette College Republicans

September 16, 2014
MGMT follows the beat of its own drum machine on new album

MGMT follows the beat of its own drum machine on new album

September 22, 2013
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