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YES - Should the U.S. close the School of the Americas?

Posted on 09 October 2008 by Jason Ardanowski

The School of the Americas, which has been known as WHINSEC (the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation) since 2001, trains 700 to 1,000 Latin American leaders every year in U.S. military tactics, counter-terrorism, suppression of the narcotics trade and, according to the non-governmental organization School of the Americas Watch, torture and the violation of [...] Continue Reading

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NO - Should the U.S. close thea School of the Americas?

Posted on 09 October 2008 by Austin Wozniak

The Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC), also known as the School of the Americas (SOA) is a major United States endeavor to prevent the creation of hostile regimes in the Western Hemisphere, thereby improving the National Security of the United States. It is a classic example of a good idea and a [...] Continue Reading

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Practice social justice, respect the wealthy

Posted on 09 October 2008 by Robert Christensen

Social Justice has become an extremely engrained part of Marquette’s identity. Catholic social thought focuses on concepts such as dignity, solidarity and the common good. Groups on campus such as J.U.S.T.I.C.E., Soup with Substance and Midnight Run center on social justice issues by focusing most of their efforts towards ending poverty and human rights violations. [...] Continue Reading

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Rescue Mission continues to instill hope in poor of Milwaukee

Posted on 07 February 2008 by Katie Pope

With a long tradition of service and compassion toward the poor, the Rescue Mission has become an integral part of the Milwaukee community. According to the Mission’s Web site, it yearly reaches 300 of the neediest children in Milwaukee and provides shelter for 200 men daily. Last year, the Rescue Mission sheltered nearly 1,000 women [...] Continue Reading

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Program seeks to provide laptops for all

Posted on 13 February 2007 by Aaron Morey

Computers have changed the way Americans live, and it is easy to assume the whole world shares in our progress. But the way we live is not the case in many parts of the world, so the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project is attempting to change that. OLPC is an organization devoted to building a [...] Continue Reading

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The beginnings of a great tradition of compassion in Milwaukee

Posted on 13 February 2007 by Katie Pope

To many passers by, the Milwaukee Rescue Mission at the southeast corner of Wells at 19th streets carries little significance. But closer examination of the Mission’s history reveals a significant relationship to Milwaukee’s homeless. The idea for the Mission originated in May 1893 during the passionate speeches of B. Faye Mills at the Grand Avenue United [...] Continue Reading

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Nationally renowned political science scholar to speak at Marquette scholar to speak at Marquette

Posted on 08 November 2006 by Sarah Kirby

On Nov. 9 and 10, Marquette will host two lecture events presented by the 2006-2007 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Margaret Levi. The Marquette Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa: Zeta of Wisconsin, the Political Science Department and the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council are sponsoring these events.Levi will speak about two different [...] Continue Reading

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University hosts annual Sexual Violence Awareness Week

Posted on 27 September 2006 by Dan Zagrodnik

Marquette University’s Center for Health Education and Promotion held its annual Sexual Violence Awareness Week last week. The theme was “Steps Towards Change,” and included events, workshops and speakers to raise awareness and promote education for sexual violence prevention and awareness. The week began on Sunday with the “Be Part of the Picture” kick-off event. “[The event [...] Continue Reading

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