Arches Fall 2017 Issue

Mount Mary University Fall 2017

Brew City

Three Local CafĂŠs are Put to the Test p. 23 Your Worst Enemy Forgetting Self-Care p. 6

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can recall the first time I ever picked up an Arches publication.

A double-major in biology and psychology at the time, I flipped through the newly-printed pages of the magazine and I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic about how frequently I wrote when I was younger and how as I became older, this passion diminished. It also made me wonder: if I knew about this student publication when I started out at Mount Mary, would it have ignited the lost devotion to writing, or even influenced the major I chose?

The next day, I went to the Student Success Center and put in a form to change my psychology major to English and joined the Arches staff the following semester.

Four semesters later, I have developed from a timid, inexperienced reporter to being editor-in-chief. Holding this position, is for lack of a better word, a lot. There are constant deadlines, editing and emailing– not to mention a plethora of multi-colored sticky notes dangling off every surface of my belongings. While finding time to breathe with all my responsibilities can be tricky, I overall love the ups (and the downs) of this position, as well as working alongside this amazing staff to produce quality stories for Mount Mary students.

As we transition from a summer of freedom and sunshine into a semester brimming with homework, exams, and studying, we tend to settle into fixed routines to maintain a sense of stability. In the midst of establishing a balance between academics, career and personal life, the idea of creating a space for yourself is, at times, minimized. If you want to read a student’s quest for finding balance in the thick of the semester or want advice on how to make time for yourself, head over to reporters Jamie Hollins and Gianna Deloney’s stories highlighting the importance of self-care for college students.

If walking is your preference, then it may be fitting for you to read “Let’s Take a Walk”

by Teresa Wooster. Whether you’re curious about the inspiration behind the labyrinth near Bloechl Center or wonder why the welded bronze statue outside Caroline Hall is named ‘Celestial Conversation”, let her lead you through a visually compelling tour around Mount Mary’s campus.

If you’re tired after touring our campus landmarks and in need of a pick-me-up, take a gander at reading “Brew City” by Bryanna Sanders. In this story, Bryanna puts three local cafés to the test, where she gives the low-down on sandwiches, desserts and most importantly, coffee.

If you’re in the mood for debunking myths on gender, then follow reporter Kayla Urban in her pursuit to discover the differences (or better yet, the similarities) between the male and female brain. As a student at an all-women’s institution launched by women, it’s important to acknowledge the boldness it took to establish a space for women to gain an education in a society overflowing with gender stereotypes.

Much as we have filled our roles on Arches, as Mount Mary students, we all work to fill the varying roles in our lives. Let us remember to channel the pioneering spirit of the women who fostered this campus into what it is today.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Termeria Taper

ART DIRECTOR Denisse Hernandez

WEB EDITORS Teresa Wooster Nina Kesic

BUSINESS MANAGER Precious Xiong

PHOTO EDITOR Nina Kesic

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Michaella Mckenzie EDITORS Tiffany Blanton Bryanna Sanders Jamie Hollins Kayla Urban Aneela Nasir Teresa Wooster WRITERS Suzie Skalmoski Gabriella Barbosa Kayla Urban Gianna De Loney Julia Wachuta Jamie Hollins Teresa Wooster Aneela Nasir Bryanna Sanders DESIGNERS Tyhecia Stanton Denisse Hernandez Mackenzie Troehler Payton Hintz Teresa Wooster Aneela Nasir Suzie Skalmoski PHOTOGRAPHERS Gabriella Barbosa Suzie Skalmoski Denisse Hernandez Teresa Wooster Nina Kesic FACULTY ADVISERS Linda Barrington Laura Otto

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FALL 2017 CONTENTS

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Driven to Change

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Let’s Take a Walk

Feature

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Forgetting Self-Care

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Shoot for the Moon

12 #LEVELUP 14 Women-Owned Businesses on the Rise

Creative Works

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Food

20 Women-Run Food Trucks 23 Brew City

Perspectives 26 On the Track to Spanish 28 So Little Time, So Many To-Dos

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Driven to Change

How Commuters Can Make a Difference on Campus Words Jamie Nicole Hollins | Design Tyhecia Stanton

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ount Mary University has a commuter population that makes up 80 percent of the students that you may see here every day. That is a very large number of students commuting to campus, which sparked an investigation into the resources available to Mount Mary commuter students.

“We know that it is a different college experience for our commuter students than it is for our ou kind of have to think students who residents of everything before you leave are on campus,” the house – it’s not like you can said Sarah Olejniczak, run back to a dorm if you’ve dean of student affairs. “We forgotten something.” try to build everything with our commuter ataya Luang students in mind.”

The resources available to commuter students are based on a survey of student needs and an analysis of resources. These resources can be accessed by searching the Mount Mary website or talking to campus administrators.

“I see flyers here and there but they don’t draw me in or catch my eye,” said Tataya Luang, a biology major in her junior year. “If it’s not the e-newsletter, I learn about events for commuter students via word of mouth.”

There seems to be a limit to tangible resources readily available. As an example, UW-Milwaukee has made provisions for all students with the need to travel to campus via public transportation to only show their student ID and be able to use the Green Line through the city. This has

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yet to be discussed or presented as a possibility for Mount Mary’s commuter students.

Following a study conducted in 2004-2005 academic school year at Mount Mary, one change that student engagement staff might have considered, before moving forward with others, is implementing a dean of commuter students position. The staff would typically host monthly meetings for commuters with food provided to all who attends. During this meeting, the dean of commuter students would be able to learn the needs of the commuter students and, in turn, effect a more immediate change.

Making Changes in the Here and Now What we have now is a welcome week and new student orientation that boosts excitement for all that Mount Mary does have to offer and advertises the clubs and organizations open for commuter students and residents to take part in.

“The downfall we’re seeing is that clubs or events have their meetings during later hours or times when commuters are at work,” said Amber Brown, a representative of the Mount Mary student government. “We want to incorporate a variety of times so that commuters can be more involved.

We want a happy medium.”

Challenges faced by Mount Mary commuter students mirror those of commuter students on other (even larger) campuses.

“You kind of have to think of everything before you leave the house – it’s not like you can run back to a dorm if you’ve forgotten something,” Luang said.

Even as a junior, Luang still has difficulties managing the commuter life.

“I’m also in soccer season right now so I’m here by 6:30 a.m.,” Luang

said. “Which is great for me to find a parking spot but I have to know everything I’ll need that day.”

If a commuter has an idea that could better meet the needs of commuter students, such as proposing a campus carpool van, how would she determine if that idea is plausible?

“The starting point would be coming to a student government meeting with your proposal, get the ideas and input of our representatives, and then bring in different reps from business office and financial aid to see if it’s a possibility,” Brown said. “Once we have the critiqued and polished proposal, we can bring it to the head of student affairs. The great part is that the student presenting the idea can and should be an integral part of every step.”

Commuter accommodations at Mount Mary are works in progress.

“Knowing that a majority of our students are commuter students, it’s important for us to build what we can to work for all of your schedules,” Olejniczak said. “We’ve provided special incentives for commuter students to come to Welcome Week programming, like fuel gift cards. It has been different every year depending on student feedback and what we learn.”

Next Steps in Making a Difference The best method for student government and student engagement staff to learn what commuter student need is for you to raise your voice.

“I think commuter students shy away from the workload of being a part of a club, but you don’t have to commit to a title or position,” Brown said. “What matters most is having your voice heard, and you can show up without a proposal and accomplish that. We also know a lot of clubs do offer incentives to those involved, and

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that aspect of involvement should be advertised more.”

The student herself is the best advocate for change.

“A year or two ago they used to have Waffle Wednesdays, and it was

free, and it was very hard to miss because you could smell the delicious waffles,” Luang said. “I would love to see it make a comeback.”

Whether it’s Waffle Wednesdays, a campus carpool van, or more op-

portunities to win gift cards, the best thing to do is speak up about it.

“What is really important is feedback,” Olejniczak said.

Commuter’s Backpack What It Looks Like for an Everyday Commuter Commuter students make up the majority of Mount Mary students, and many bring lots of supplies in their backpacks.

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Notebook Food Textbooks

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Let’s Take a Walk

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Not through the halls, the offices or the dorms.

Let’s explore our beautifully unique and spiritual outdoor landmarks.

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Sacred Heart Shrine Take a hike to the farthest corner of campus. Located at the busy intersection of Burleigh and Menomonee River Parkway, it’s likely that you may have noticed the Sacred Heart Shrine from your car. But it’s worth the trek to take an up-close look.

The shrine features a 7-foot statue of Jesus in front of an 18-foot arch, and represents His love and sacrifice for believers.

Placed here in 1952, the dedication of the shrine was attended by over a thousand people, and took place simultaneously as thousands of School Sisters of Notre Dame throughout the world were observing a Holy Hour. Today you can occasionally see someone placing flowers or perhaps quietly praying at its base.

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Hungry? Grab a snack from the Cyber Cafe but walk back out to Launa Stayer courtyard to dine al fresco on one of the many benches placed in honor of past presidents. Will you sit on Sister Ellen Lorenz’s bench, or is today more of a Dr. Edward Fitzpatrick kind of day?

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The base features a tipped chalice and tasseled ropes “symbolizing the love of Jesus flowing from the cup he shared at the last supper, as well as the burden from the scourge’s (whipping ropes) he was beaten with,” explained Sister Joan Penzenstadler, vice president for mission and identity.

Memorial Arch

How thrilled would your parents be if you designed a breathtaking Gothic arch and dedicated it in their honor?

That’s exactly what William G. Herbst did for his parents in 1929.

According to City of Milwaukee records, Herbst grew up on the South Side of town and attended South Division High School. His firm was commissioned to design the original buildings at Mount Mary.

St. Anthony is the patron saint of lost things. Consider stopping by this sculpture and saying a prayer next time you lose something important.

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Check out the south interior side of the On the interior north side, there is a well-worn arch to see Herbst’s inscription honoring and now indistinguishable second inscription. A his parents. romantic can imagine it says something grand and prophetic like “Female leaders will learn here.” A realist would more likely deduce it says “Herbst & Kuenzil. Architects.”

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tyard And speaking of food, did you know that Launa Stayer is part of the founding family of Johnsonville Sausage, LLC? She also served on the board of trustees for Mount Mary as head of the marketing development committee from 2000-2006. The courtyard was named in recognition of her contributions.

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To continue with the food theme, be sure to take in the sculpture of the Blessed Virgin Feeding the Geese. Larry and Marion Schotz, successful Cedarburg business owners, placed the sculpture here as a gift in 2010.

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The Labyrinth If you need do some soulsearching or just need more steps in your activity tracker, walk to the east side of the the Bloechl Center where you will find the labyrinth. The labyrinth was created in 2003

by Campus Ministry and is modeled after a 12th century labyrinth found on the floor of Notre Dame Cathedral in Chartres, France.

“Thought to be a representation of the spiritual quest of the pilgrim traveling to the Holy Land, it’s important to note that the labyrinth is not a maze,” said Sister Joan Penzenstadler.

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“In a labyrinth, you trust the path and allow yourself to be led to the center, even if it’s not in a straight line or the shortest way possible.”

Celestial Conversation Sculpture of St. Anthony Continue on to central campus and behold the welded bronze statue outside of Caroline Hall. “It is a non-traditional representation of St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) that has been on campus since 2000,” said Dan Scholzen, the archivist of Mount Mary University.

“It’s called the Celestial Conversation because that is how St. Anthony described his form of prayer,’’ he said.

William G. Simpson commissioned the sculpture to be placed here in honor of his late wife Marilyn Meyer Simpson, a 1947 graduate. Simpson was so deeply connected to her that he regularly wrote her poetry and also commissioned a Chicago Symphony Orchestra piece in her honor.

You’ve taken in a lot today; it’s time to rest. These artifacts tell us so much about who we honor and who has been inspired by our campus. The excitement is in anticipating which unadorned piece of Mount Mary will be touched next, and who walking among us today will gift the next artistic jewel.

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Your Own Wor

Forget Self-C Words Gianna F DeLoney | Graphics and Design Payton Hintz Claudia Evangelista overloads on credits every semester to complete a double major in psychology and social work. In her last year at Mount Mary, she is also juggling 350 hours of field placement, 300 hours of volunteer service, and a part-time job to support herself.

With this schedule, Evangelista averages five hours of sleep per night, and on a good day, finds time to eat two complete meals. Every now and then, Evangelista will try and make time to visit friends and family, but only on weekends and if she has completed her assignments first.

“I’m hungry all the time; I’m sleepy all the time,” Evangelista said. But those are the sacrifices she finds necessary and willing to make in order to succeed.

Evangelista is just one of many college students facing this reality. A large number of students juggle heavy course loads and outside requirements that render them unable to practice healthy habits and prioritize self-care. This causes students to have poor emotional resilience, unhealthy eating habits, and suffer from sleep deprivation – all results of poor self-care that can lead to serious health issues.

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Dr. Laurel End, chair of the Mount Mary psychology department, said the most problematic self-care issue with her students is poor time management.

“I had students do a time management chart, and we found they didn’t have enough time in the day to study,” End said. “I said, ‘What’s going to go?’ and they said, ‘Sleep.’”

Sleep deprivation can result in a variety of physical and mental health issues.

“You see higher rates of obesity, cardiovascular

disease, Type 2 diabetes, and depression among people who don’t get enough sleep,” End said.

Memory loss is also a result of sleep deprivation.

“You have to get a decent amount of sleep to have your memories consolidated and actually laid down into neural pathways,” End said.

Students who pull all-nighters tend not to do well on exams because the brain doesn’t have a chance to memorize learned material and their level of focus is altered.

“Physiologically you are in a different state than when you learned the material,” End said.

“We remember best when we are in the same physical state.”

The Difficulties of Prioritizing Self-Care

There are many factors influencing why we neglect ourselves.

“I’ve been teaching for a long time and it’s gotten a lot worse,” End said. “Students are working full-time, they’ve got families, they’ve got other responsibilities, and a heavy course load and they’re trying to juggle it all.”

And with such heavy burdens, sleep is often put on the backburner as students seem unaware of how critical getting a full night’s sleep can be.

“I think a lot of people just kind of plug along and don’t realize how well they could do if the circumstances were different, and how much better they’d feel,” End said.

This is even more apparent in women who feel societal pressure to act as caregivers and nurturers.

“Women especially tend to be very selfsacrificing,” End said, who stresses to her students that they should challenge current gender roles that limit women’s ability to freely practice good self-care.

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etting -Care “If you do take care of yourself, you might be called selfish, and it’s hard to bump that expectation,” End said.

End sees this in her own students at Mount Mary who put other responsibilities above their own well-being. She wants those students to ask themselves, “What would it be like if you treated yourself the way you treat other people?”

Dr. Kathleen Dougherty, dean of humanities, said when women moved into the workforce in the

“If you do take care of

yourself, you might be called selfish, and it’s hard to bump that expectation.”

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1980s “they didn’t lose all their responsibilities for the housework.”

That shift has led to the burdens many women feel today.

“Women have to raise a family, run a household, work full-time, get to the top of the ladder, and be a leader. You know, it’s exhausting,” End said. “We don’t have the social support for that.”

American culture seems to only encourage this lifestyle.

“I don’t know if it stems from the Puritan work ethic or this individualistic cultural perspective we have that if you work harder, you’re going to get ahead,” End said.

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But the correlation between working hard and feeling valued has proved an increasing trend.

“It has become a badge of honor to always be busier than someone else because it sounds like you’re important, but being busy isn’t necessarily the same thing as doing important work,” Dougherty said.

Evangelista feels the constant pressure to stay involved.

“I feel like it’s competition,” Evangelista said. “If I’m not busy, I must not be doing anything with myself and if I’m not doing anything, then what am I doing?”

End cautions against falling victim to this mentality and instead encourages students to survey if the need to feel “important” is truly bringing them happiness.

“Being ‘on’ all the time makes us much less efficient and happy,” End said. “People have to wake up and say, ‘This is no life, this is not what I signed up for.’”

Gendered Issues

Unfortunately, this trend in women is exacerbated for those who have less privilege and due to lack of resources, experience increased burdens in their lifetime. Prioritizing self-care is even more difficult when social inequality plays a role.

“The different kinds of burdens that women experience in their lives based on race, class and their gendered position in the world results in certain women having more responsibilities to care for others,” Dougherty said.

Women who are struggling socially and economically cannot pay for additional services and have trouble accessing healthy food options, parks and safe neighborhoods to practice healthy behavior.

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college students say they get less than the recommended amount of sleep every night.

of students will pull at least one all-nighter every month.

College students in the United States rank dead last in the amount of sleep that they get on average in a worldwide study that was conducted in 2013.

“Those other inequities can really magnify issues of the ability to engage in self care,” Dougherty said, acknowledging that this added strain makes for practicing self-care both physically and emotionally more difficult.

How to Prioritize Self-Care

Change can be an overwhelming thought, but taking steps to prioritizing self-care are not as intimidating as students might think. Like a ladder, each step is progress toward a goal, and End mirrors this image by stressing the importance of baby steps.

“Making little changes is better than nothing,” End said.

A little organization can go a long way.

Developing a nightly routine to combat sleep deprivation is a start.

“Have a specific time to go to bed every night and a specific time to get up every morning,” End said. “Keep in that pattern even on the weekends.”

Having a consistent sleep schedule can help regulate students’ circadian rhythm and eliminate sleep debt so that students won’t feel constantly tired.

And if organization is not a student’s strong suit, students can use the help of technology to stay on track.

“With all the technology we have for calendars and reminders and a little bit of effort upfront, there are ways to stay organized,” End said.

Along with getting a good night’s sleep, eating right provides students with more energy to feel better prepared.

“Skipping meals and eating a bunch of junk is hard on you too because you need the energy to function,” End said.

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Additionally, a change in mindset can take students a long way. Students should reflect on their needs and move forward with a sense of positivity and willingness to improve.

“Have a can-do attitude,” End said. “You should enjoy life while you’re living it; life’s too short.”

And considering this, students ought to be more selective with their time and cater to their interests.

“Say yes to the things that you really care about and are really important to you,” Dougherty said.

This can be challenging at first for students, women especially, who often feel guilty about saying no, but knowing one’s limits and interests allows for better commitment and overall success.

“If you care for yourself along the way, you might actually accomplish more because it might actually allow you to be more engaged, more intentional and more reflective about the work you’re doing,” Dougherty said.

The College Reality

With graduation in sight, Evangelista has no plans to slow down now.

“If I don’t have a job, then I can’t pay for books which means that I can’t go to school,” Evangelista said. “If I want to help my family one day in the future, how am I supposed to help them if I can’t finish school and eventually support them? I’m doing it all for them.”

Evangelista has reflected on how well she might do, both personally and academically, if she were to begin prioritizing self-care more often.

“Well, right now I’m doing okayish,” Evangelista said, doubting that her reflection will become her new reality anytime soon.

See “So Little Time, So Many To-Dos” by Jamie Nicole Hollins on p. 28 for ways to prioritize your commitments.

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Shoot for the Moon Going Beyond Gender Stereotypes Words Kayla Urban | Design Denisse Hernandez

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Women are emotional, talkative and creative. Men are mathematical, quiet and stoic. These are examples of stereotypes – “a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment,” according to Merriam-Webster.

When speaking in stereotypical terms about a specific gender, we often default to “but that’s just the way men/women are.”

But are stereotypical gender traits biological in origin?

According to Dr. Trevor Hyde, psychology chair at Cardinal Stritch University, comparing the brain structure of men and women is a complicated task, but the results have shown that gender plays no part in capabilities of the brain.

“In studies, such as ‘Evaluating Gender Similarities and Differences Using Metasynthesis,’ the difference between male and females across a given topic is around 1 percent, nothing that shows a real measurable difference,” Hyde said.

Studies that show large differences in the measurable data between male and females tends to be data or people falling on the extremes. Essentially, women and men are capable of the same exact things when it comes to how they can use their brains.

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Women and men are more alike than different, said Dr. Laurel End, psychology chair at Mount Mary University. Even though the brain’s ability in both genders has nothing to do with their capabilities, gender stereotypes still thrive.

“When people talk about the differences they’re talking about the people who are on the extremes,” End said.

The Fuel Behind Stereotypes According to Hyde, there is essentially nothing different in the brain structure between men and women to prevent them from achieving whatever they want. However, stereotypes surrounding gender are constantly being perpetuated in society.

“If women are being told they aren’t good at math because the math teacher is telling them that women aren’t, they will believe that, even though they have the same exact brain structure as males who don’t get told that and perform well,” Hyde said.

Ultimately, if women are hearing they aren’t capable or good at something, they will not pursue those things. Hyde said that women may choose specific types of jobs or careers because they feel more comfortable in those fields than others;

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they are capable of doing other things, but engage in a career that aligns better with their interests.

End suggests that early childhood experience could play a role in the formation of stereotypes.

“We know experiences help shape the brain,” End said. “If you’re moving blocks around and building things, that requires different thinking in it than talking to a doll … that could account for better verbal skills in girls and better spatial skills in boys.”

End believes that if we encouraged boys to play with dolls and girls to play with blocks we could see how that environment shaped a child’s brain.

Facing Stereotypes Head On Ashton Archer, a systems engineer at Milwaukee-based Astronautics Corporation of America, has experienced firsthand what it’s like to overcome stereotypes and enter the world of engineering.

“I knew what I wanted to do with my life,” Archer said. “So it was like, how do I get there? It was through engineering, this is the best road map I have. If this is still what I want, I’m going to keep doing it.”

Archer talked about a recent experience

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she had at work with a client unaware of her role on the team. “I had a meeting, and I was taking notes and our customer made a comment, ‘So you have a scribe taking notes,’ [and] everyone in the room sort of tensed up,” she said. “My coworkers said, ‘[She is] not a scribe; we have a systems engineer taking notes.’ I think they saw my face where I was like, ‘You did not just call me a scribe. I did not go to school to get my bachelor’s and master’s degrees to be a secretary,’” Archer said.

Though she did not allow stereotypes to determine her career path, Archer recalled a time she struggled as an undergrad. “I was getting Bs and Cs in engineering, [but] that doesn’t make me a bad engineer; that means it was a challenge,” Archer said.

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She attributes her success in the field to her constant desire to not give up. “You can ask any one of the professors; none of them will tell you I was the smartest kid the in class,” Archer said. “But I definitely worked harder than the majority of other students and I never quit.”

Regardless of her determination, Archer was still singled out when it came to her gender. “When a professor asks you if you plan on getting married, they are basically trying to see if you’re worth the investment,” she said.

Statements like this only perpetuate the stereotypes that deter women from entering more male-dominated fields. Archer pushed forward in her career, ignoring the stereotypes that women face in the field of engineering. Her goal of becoming

an astronaut is rooted in education and excitement for the future.

“Part of why I want to be an astronaut is because they get to do outreach,” Archer said. “You can use it as a platform for so much good and kids will listen to you because you’re an astronaut ... I can make their lives better through science.”

The goal for Archer is to remind women that when they decide to explore science, technology, engineering and math, they should keep one thing in mind: “It’s not about being smart enough, it’s about working hard enough,” she said.

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How to Use Social Media for Career Advancement Words and Design | Aneela Nasir

You check it all day. Likes, comments, followers, and perhaps some funny memes shared back and forth with friends. Social media is quite literally always at our fingertips and many college students use it for entertainment and staying in touch with friends and family. But can it also be used for career advancement.

Leveraging the Right Platform Sydney Deutsch, creator of Hyde Park MKE, a women’s clothing and accessories store in Wauwatosa, Wis., launched her business on social media first, before taking the plunge three years ago to open up a brickand-mortar storefront. She said her main platforms of promotion are Instagram and Facebook, sharing the same information, but each appealing to different demographics.

Deutsch believes that considering the size and resources of Noreen Wasti, blogger at nonisplace.com, teaches a workshop on her business, it is tablescaping. best to focus her efforts on Instagram and Facebook rather than spread herself too thin across various platforms.

Deutsch said the success of her social media promotions comes from doing a lot of photo shoots. Her

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photographs feature herself and her friends modeling Hyde Park MKE clothing and accessories.

“It really helps to see the clothes on a person,” Deutsch said. “I use mostly my friends and people from the local community. A lot of times, that will draw more attention because some of the people that follow us might know some of the models. I also use people of different shapes and sizes, so I think that helps too to be very diverse.”

Deutsch’s advice to college students interested in starting their own entrepreneurial venture is to plan, have a lot of content prepared before launching and work out any possible bugs.

“Don’t be afraid to start because what are you going to be doing all that hard work for if you’re not going to actually start it?” she said.

Using Social Media to Self-brand Originally from Rhode Island and now living in Dubai, Noreen Wasti started her food blog, Noni’s Place, in 2012. In the beginning, she had no intentions to make a career out of it.

“I just kind of did it as a place to document what I was cooking,” Wasti said. “I was unemployed at the time.”

Wasti found that using Instagram to display beautiful pictures of her cooking and food styling work helped to elevate her blog and brought in a new audience she didn’t originally have access to. Over the years, Wasti gained a loyal following and has gotten numerous freelancing opportunities.

Wasti also sees her blog and Instagram page as a portfolio of sorts, using them to show companies what she is capable of. She has hosted events with hotels and has been invited to workshops to teach cooking, food styling, tablescaping, etc. Wasti is completely self-taught, having grown up in a family that loves to

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“Use nice surfaces, take top-down shots, and always use natural lighting,” she said.

Wasti points out that social media has provided a space for creatives to get noticed in a way that didn’t exist previously, but she also said platforms have become saturated with people looking for quick fame. It has become difficult to differentiate between honest artists and people who buy followers and use like-for-like methods, deceiving their fans.

“I think it’s so important to not get sucked into the numbers,” Wasti said. “Don’t worry about likes or followers.”

She cites herself as an example of such desires being unnecessary. “I’m just below that 10,000 follower mark and I’ve gotten a lot of work with my small number,” Wasti said.“You’d rather have 800 or 8,000 people who genuinely love your work than 100,000 fake accounts.”

Success through Virtual Networking While Deutsch and Wasti use social media to enhance their entrepreneurial ventures, Wayne Breitbarth, a Linkedin expert, teaches clients how to use the site to enhance their online resumes, network, and land the job of their dreams. While he agrees that social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are great for portraying a personal brand, he believes that Linkedin is the best option for people looking for a job.

Breitbarth was at first skeptical of LinkedIn, but has been using it for 10 years and is now the author of “The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-Start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search.” He explained just how important LinkedIn is for students looking for work.

“LinkedIn profiles are simply just resumes on steroids,” Breitbarth said. “If you look at your profile strategically as being an amped-up version of your resume and include interesting stories of what you’ve accomplished, that’s what people are looking for.”

He recommended using keywords potential employers can search to find you. Breitbarth explained that employers compare LinkedIn profiles in the same way traditional resumes are compared, so any extra professionalism or information could be your foot in the door.

“Think about the companies you want to work for and always add the professionals you are meeting on the phone or in person as you’re approaching needing a job,” Breitbarth said.

He is a huge proponent of virtual networking. “It’s a simple strategy to just follow up whenever you talk to someone on the phone, meet somebody in person, or go to a job fair by attempting to add them as LinkedIn connections,” he said.

Breitbarth urges students to create a list of employers and companies they would like to work for based on their area of study and geographic location. He also advises using the search engine on LinkedIn to find who in your network knows people in your desired companies using the “degree of connection” feature.

He explained that the last step for students would be to ask friends to introduce them to the appropriate connections, becoming visible to the right people. Breitbarth said that this form of virtual networking through visible degrees of connection was not nearly as simple before LinkedIn came into the job search scene.

“Your connections may have friends that work at your dream company, so when you know this information you can leverage your existing relationships and potentially get a job offer from it,” Breitbarth said.

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Women-Owned Businesses on the Rise Words, Design and Photos | Suzie Skalmoski

Wisconsin has about 142,000 women-owned and -operated businesses, up from 112,418 in 2007, according to the 2016 State of Women-Owned Businesses report released by American Express. Of these, 44,200 are located in Milwaukee.

As the number of female employees and owners continues to rise, women gain a stronger voice in the workforce. Three Milwaukee-area female business owners share their experiences as the owners and main operators of their own businesses.

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Jane Ritenour

is the owner and main operator of Schlotzsky’s Deli in West Allis, Wisconsin. She said being a female owner of a restaurant helps her communicate with employees better than some of the other operators who are men.

“That has to do with the fact that this job is for young people,” she said.

Ritenour believes that whether you are a man or a woman, owning a business will test your honesty and work ethic.

“If you are starting out and you want to have a business for yourself, the first thing you have to do is know yourself really well,” Ritenour said. “You have to be in a position to put your business before everything and know that it was the right thing for you to do.”

Ritenour said that even though she owns her business and is successful, she needed many people to support her through the process of being a female owner of a chain restaurant.

“Find a mentor,” Ritenour said. “Find somebody who will understand when you are having a problem, and find someone who can celebrate with you when you’ve had a success. Don’t take no for an answer.”

Schlotzsky’s Deli 2705 S. 108 St., West Allis Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m, Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Bridgett Wilder

Perserverance By appointment: Mon., Tues., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. wilderb@mtmary.edu 414-399-8031

is the owner and main operator of Perseverance, a women’s health and wellness company that specializes in helping women from the ages 19 to 69 to improve themselves in mind, body and spirit.

Wilder, mother of nine children and widow, said her fitness journey stemmed from traumatic events in her life.

“With obesity, I suffered from low self-esteem, selfdoubt,” Wilder said. “[After] my daughter passed and my husband passed, that brought me to improving my life and I decided to come to school to be a registered dietician.”

Wilder said she mainly markets towards women to empower them.

“Oftentimes, we as women, whatever decisions we make in terms of grocery shopping impacts our children and our husbands,” Wilder said. “Because they often look to us for care, they vibe off of our energy.”

Wilder said her journey as a female owner of a business was not always easy.

“No matter what [women] want to do in life, if it’s something they are passionate about, no matter what adversities are around them, they should go for it,” Wilder said. “The payoff will come.”

Wilder can meet with her clients at their businesses and gyms.. She also does consultations at Mount Mary University and her home.

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Lisa Kelly

is the owner of The Navy Knot, a small clothing boutique in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.

She started her business because she saw a market need.

“I started the concept about 3-4 years ago,” Kelly said.

“It’s something I have been thinking about for about 25 years. Whenever I would try and go shopping for my kids for clothes or gifts for birthday parties, I could never find anything in the area [that] I felt was appropriate.”

Kelly said that while she is successful now, Wisconsin Women in Business helped her build the business she owns today.

“They helped me with some of the funding in the beginning,” Kelly said. “It was an excellent resource … I don’t feel like I was ever discriminated against.”

Even though she enjoys what she does, she feels that women should experience different business atmospheres first.

“When I first got out of college, I was the only woman,” Kelly said. “I worked in sales, and every single year I was there, I was salesman of the year. I think you’re just limiting yourself, and you’re not going to learn from all sorts of different kinds of people … I definitely had the same opportunities as [the men] did.”

The Navy Knot 308 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Proud supporter of our neighbor the Mount Mary Community We know everyone is busy so please stop in and take advantage of our large selection of heat and serve meals including – Lasagna, Roast Beef & Gravy, Turkey & Gravy, Meat Loaf to name a few.

Can’t wait to eat? We have at least 3 hot soups and 6 entrees hot ready to eat every day plus made to order gourmet subs and salads.

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Creative Works Design | MacKenzie Troehler Creative Works provides a place for students to showcase their work. We accept all types of artwork, photography, poetry and flash fiction. For full submission guidelines, visit archesnews.com.

Diana Magana Diana Magana is a sophomore majoring in biology health sciences. She did a self-portrait because she wanted a challenge.

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Miriam Ojeda Miriam Ojeda is a sophomore majoring in fashion merchandise management with a minor in business. This artwork recreates a high contrast image of a female model by using a wide variety of lines and patterns in a grid format.

Ojeda utilized both black fine point and ultra fine point permanent markers to illustrate various light and dark tones.

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Aisha Ullius Aisha Ullius is a sophomore transfer student double majoring in art education and art therapy. She said the art of crocheting can be taught, yet it's so relaxing and creative.

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Whether you’re craving a cappuccino, a breakfast sandwich or you’re in the mood to try a unique Asian fusion dish, all three can be found morning, noon and night truckin’ around Milwaukee.

Milwaukee’s food truck scene has been gradually gaining traction, but womenowned food trucks are particularly on the rise. Not only are women succeeding in a male-dominated industry, they’re also bringing creative concepts that weren’t found in the existing market. Three such businesses that recently broke out into the Milwaukee’s food truck scene include Nimble Coffee Bar, Lumpia City and Eggs & Bakin’.

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The food truck owners all had one thing in common. They had reached a turning point where they were no longer fulfilled with their current work situation and wanted to take their career paths in a different direction.

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After working in coffee shops for 10 years, Lisa Vaccarello took her years of experience, including knowledge gained at coffee industry events, and put her idea in motion to open Nimble Coffee Bar. “I wanted to see how much of a coffee experience I could deliver on a truck,” Vaccarello said. “Coffee has always been a low-ticket item compared to restaurants.

To me it doesn’t make sense that a coffee shop would pay to rent a restaurant space when people are spending less and the customers are staying longer. I was just kind of like, what if ?”

Nimble has now been open for a couple of months and is currently testing locations around the city. The coffee truck has most recently been spotted near MATC’s downtown campus and Marquette University serving up espresso drinks, Kickapoo coffee, assorted mini Bundt cakes and breakfast sandwiches.

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Reyes, owners of Lumpia City. They’ve come a long way since they initially started their business in San Diego over two years ago. After leaving a sales position with a home improvement company in Milwaukee, Klimaszewski moved to San Diego, where she then met Reyes.

“Alexa introduced me to her traditional Filipino food and told me that her family would fuse the dish with carne asada and other things,” Klimaszewski said. “I then had the idea to put mac n’ cheese in the lumpia, being from Wisconsin.”

Both had the desire to start their own business, so Reyes brought her experience cooking Filipino recipes to the table, while Sam brought her previous sales experience in order to start Lumpia City. The business initially began as a pop-up operation in June 2015, but the overly saturated food vendor market in San Diego led them to move to Milwaukee in December 2016.

Lumpia City upgraded its operation to a trailer and has been open for business since May of this year.

Erin Broderick of Eggs & Bakin’ graduated with a journalism degree from Marquette University, but went back to school to pursue her Baking and Pastry Certification from MATC’s culinary program.

After 15 years of varied experience in the service industry, including a position as an assistant pastry chef, Broderick wanted to go a different route. A food truck seemed to be the best of both worlds, one where

she could share her passion for providing impeccable service, and also serve something she created to the public.

After perfecting her technique with baking and cooking eggs in culinary school, Broderick saw a business opportunity with Eggs & Bakin’. She even had the name of the business from the beginning,

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where they were no longer fulfilled with their current work situation and wanted to take their career paths in a different direction. wanting it to be a cute play on words.

“I looked at what was on the food truck scene in Milwaukee,” Broderick said. “I wanted to stand out. I didn’t see any breakfast and I didn’t see any healthy options.”

Broderick is wrapping up her second season as a food truck owner. Eggs & Bakin’ can be found serving up several varieties of made-to-order egg sandwiches and scratch bakery.

Getting Started

TThere’s a misconception that food trucks are a fun and easy endeavor, which is why many food industry professionals are drawn to the idea. And while operating

a food truck is indeed fun for the owners, there were numerous obstacles and learning curves that they had to overcome in order to get their trucks up and running.

First, there’s financing all of the start-up costs. Broderick purchased the truck itself for $10,000, but then had to convert it to a full operating kitchen. The stainless steel equipment and installation added another $25,000 to customize it for Broderick’s business needs. On top of that, all food vendors have to pay fees associated with getting the required permits, licensing, and insurance coverage in order to be fully operational, costing an additional $4,000.

Fortunately for Broderick, she had some starting capital going into it so she was able to bypass some of the waiting game that is common with new business startups because she didn’t have to seek out a loan.

“The timeline itself was the biggest challenge,” Vaccerello said. “I had been working on the project for two years and there were a lot of setbacks. The loan was supposed to take a week and it ended up taking six months.”

Nimble’s contractor initially projected that the project would be complete in four to six weeks, but it actually took twice as long. Vaccarello also faced challenges securing adequate insurance for the truck, making it an emotional and frustrating process.

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“It took a lot of asking questions to strangers, talking to the city, learning what permits and licensing I needed, finding a location to park the truck, where to get a fire suppression system installed,” Broderick said. “It was really a lot of work, but to see the truck go from nothing to something was pretty amazing.”

Other challenges included learning how to drive the truck and the uncertainty of all the moving pieces that make it run such as the engine, the generators and the propane. If one thing doesn’t work, then nothing works.

“Having employees who have other jobs can make scheduling a challenge as well,” Broderick said. “It’s more difficult to operate on busy days with fewer employees.”

An important logistical detail is finding adequate parking. This includes, but is not limited to, spaces where the truck can actually fit, ensuring that parking meters are paid, and finding a location to store the truck. If spots are unavailable, it makes it challenging to guarantee a specific location of operation.

Though these start up challenges aren’t unique to women-owned businesses, the ladies did highlight instances where they felt underestimated and disrespected at times by males they encountered.

“In San Diego, my dad would help us on the truck,” Reyes said. “If people came up to the truck, they would assume that he was the boss and would talk directly to him. We would get people who would pass us over like we were just helpers.”

There were also times when male customers would hit on the Lumpia City ladies or wanted to take photos with them, creating uncomfortable situations when it was just the two of them operating the truck.

“As a woman, you feel like you have to say sorry or you have be nice, even when you’re getting disrespected,” Klimaszewski said. “You don’t always know how to be confrontational or upfront, and the challenge of that as the owner is that it could backfire on the business.”

Broderick used her strong communication skills to her advantage when walking into predominantly male-operated businesses like metal shops or mechanics.

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It was not uncommon to get a “sweetie” or a “honey” from the men when they weren’t expressing utter shock that she could actually drive a truck.

“As a woman, I don’t think that I’m limited in certain ways, just physically,” Broderick said. “I’ve had to reach out to other male food truck owners at times to help me lift some heavy equipment on my truck and I’m grateful to them because they’re always willing to help out. At times though, I’m still talked to differently. I don’t think there’s the same respect given to me as a food truck owner or a business owner.”

Vaccarello mostly had positive experiences with professionals that worked on the Nimble Coffee Bar truck, but not without a little bit of pushback.

“Professionals that I worked with maybe expected me to not be as tough of a customer,” Vaccarello said. “I did have a very specific vision for what I wanted the truck to be and if I felt I was losing the grasp of the vision or they were trying to push the project through, I would come back and say that it wasn’t quite right.”

Lumpia City and Eggs & Bakin’ both felt that Milwaukee was a great city to start a food truck because the scene has just recently begun to take off. Other cities with thriving food truck scenes are difficult to get a foot in the door, as experienced by Lumpia City back in San Diego. Milwaukee is still new, small enough, and less regulated than other cities, making it a more realistic city to start a business and keep overhead costs low.

The Bright Side

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Challenges aside, each business owner felt moments where hard work paid off. For all the women, getting positive feedback means everything as a food truck owner.

“The first day of business felt different from anything that I’ve ever done,” Vaccarello said. “Anytime a customer would order a coffee, I felt sincerely thankful for their business. It was very personal that they took a chance on a new business.”

For Broderick and Klimaszewski, seeing customers come back to their respective trucks or become regulars is a great feeling.

“I love seeing people follow me on social media and leave reviews about how great something was. It’s pretty incredible that I’m making a living off of doing something I really enjoy,” Broderick said.

Klimaszewski and Reyes said the gratification went even deeper than compliments or customers.

“The most rewarding thing about this is to know that I personally can overcome these challenges and keep this thing going,” Klimaszewski said. “We even had to move to a different state, but nothing has beaten us or broken us down to the point that we want to quit.”

Sound Advice

In getting a closer look at womenowned food trucks, being a female in a male-dominated industry was not as much of a hindrance as expected. However, each business shared some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs as they pursue their business goals.

In getting a closer look at womenowned food trucks, being a female in a male-dominated industry was not as much of a hindrance as expected. However, each business shared some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs as they pursue their business goals.

am now if I hadn’t asked for help and networked.”

-Erin Broderick

“It’s really important to have a business plan, especially if you have to take out a loan,” Broderick said. “Have realistic goals about where the business should be a month out, six months out or two years away. Don’t get discouraged if you’re not successful immediately and realize that money doesn’t always come right away.”

Klimaszewski mentioned the importance of having thick skin, being focusing on the goals and outcomes, and facing challenges head on as they arise. Broderick stressed the importance of not being scared to ask for help or ask questions.

“For me there was a lot of overcoming fear,” Vaccarello said. “Everyone has it, but the sooner you realize how ridiculous it is to be so afraid that you don’t even try, the sooner you can get going.”

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FOOD As a new student at Mount Mary University, I needed to find the closest coffee shops to campus to make sure I had enough caffeine in me before classes, homework, or even to browse Pinterest! After using everyone’s favorite tool, Google, I was able to find several places to caf-up. I wanted to limit my search to 2 miles, because not many students have a car to drive long distancsfor coffee.

Thankfully, two of these places are right down 92nd Street – better known as Swan Boulevard – and the last one is closer to Mayfair Mall, but not inside so you’re not tempted to do some shopping after coffee.

Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m Saturday & Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m 9125 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa 0.8 miles from campus My first stop was Colectivo in Wauwatosa, Wis. As a Milwaukeean, I am no stranger to Colectivo; however, I haven’t really paid attention to my food or drink other than whether I like it or not!

Colectivo offers a variety of options.

They have all day breakfast (*slow clap*), sandwiches and wraps, tea, traditional espresso and blended drinks. Usually, I opt for the iced matcha latte with honey.

I decided to venture out and try one of their traditional espresso drinks – I’ve got a night class, so why not?

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there, but what makes this specific one so decedent was not only its beauty, but the flavors.

I am no coffee expert, but what I tasted was a medium-roasted coffee bean, mixed with 2% milk and the sweetness of the white mocha. I’m not a huge fan of white chocolate, myself and that is why I went for the white mocha.

I wanted to see what the barista could do with something not high on my favorite flavor list. She topped it off with a little foam – but not too much, because that would take away from the flavor of the steamed milk and the luscious white chocolate.

While consuming my yummy white mocha, I wanted something salty to balance out the sweet, so I ordered the avocado BLT. YUM. This did not disappoint!

I was headed to class before I ordered this and I didn’t hear my stomach grumble for hunger once. Made from local ingredients, this BLT was filled with bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato, and housed on perfectly toasted sourdough bread. Think I’m lying? See for yourself !

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2751 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa 1.7 miles from campus My second stop on this delightful trip was Starbucks. We all know Starbucks is within an arm’s reach, but have you ever stopped for a second to appreciate what they have to offer? I know they get a bad reputation for being overpriced and not the best quality, but I can assure you, Starbucks doesn’t vary in price or flavor as many are led to believe.

What is unique to Starbucks is the absolutely impressive variety of drinks and drive-thrus. Located near Mayfair Mall, but thankfully not inside, this Starbucks was hopping with patrons constantly.

The orders that were placed varied from a breakfast sandwich, to a blended Frappuccino or even just a plain cup of joe.

Since I ventured out previously at Colectivo, I wanted to stay simple this time.

I am not new to regular coffee, although I prefer the fancier, sugar-filled drinks.

Starbucks is known to be the place where you grab-and-go or can sit-and-sip.

I ordered a grande blonde roast with a

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ISS MOLLY’S little room for cream. I know, I broke the rules of coffee, but I really needed a taste of sweetness in my blonde roast. Let me tell you – this coffee was piping hot (Starbucks brews their coffee to 212 degrees).

It was so hot, in fact, that I had to let it sit for almost 20 minutes before I could give it a taste; this is something Starbucks has had a bad reputation for.

As I waited and people-watched, I took this time to take in the rich aromas that the coffee released. What I noticed was how light this coffee smelled, which made sense because I picked the lightest roast.

Starbucks blonde roast is made with beans that are mildly roasted.

Do you ever walk past a coffee shop and smell that rich, golden-roasted smell?

Well, that comes from beans that are roasted much longer than the blonde ones.

Although I enjoy that rich smell, I learned that I don’t prefer that dark of a coffee.

I thoroughly enjoyed my blonde roast with just a hint of cream. My biggest takeaway is that if you need a quick jolt in your day, definitely head to your nearest Starbucks and order one of their house blends. My coffee was rich in flavor and full of caffeine – just what I needed! Their free wifi and house music blended perfectly with my blonde roast and allowed me to focus and study for hours. Although Starbucks doesn’t have as exquisite food as Colectivo, it is a great place to help you get through your day.

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Sunday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m 9201 W. Center St., Wauwatosa 0.4 miles from campus Some say you save the best for last, and I have to agree with this. Miss Molly’s was my final stop on my coffee journey. I have to say, ending at Miss Molly’s was the icing on the cake. Before I get sentimental, let’s get down to the basics.

Miss Molly’s was the coffee shop I noticed when I came to my new student orientation. Without fail, I went there during my first week of classes and was not disappointed. What I initially noticed was the quiet neighborhood feel of the location. Although it is at the intersection of two rather busy streets, Miss Molly’s has a vibe that cannot be disturbed by traffic.

My second visit was when I met with the owner herself, Molly! This time around, Molly gave me a free cup of joe to enjoy during our conversation. Naturally, I asked for a light roast and room for cream.

What I found to be different about Molly’s coffee compared to Starbucks or Colectivo is how the flavor is not as bold as the other two. At the café, Miss Molly’s serves Anodyne coffee. Like Colectivo, Anodyne coffee is a local Milwaukee roaster.

Unique to Miss Molly’s are the many menu options that they offer. They serve breakfast, lighter fares and now a lunch menu! When I spoke with Molly, she described the lunch menu to have recently transitioned into Fall tastings. Aside from their tasty lunch menu, Miss Molly’s is also known for their ravishing bakery items. These items range from quiche to decadent cupcakes; take a look at their tasty treats for yourself !

The important takeaways from these three coffee shops is that their atmospheres, menu items and cost vary. While Starbucks is a grab n’ go kind of place, Colectivo is where you go after school with your girlfriends to sit outside and chat, and Miss Molly’s is the place to eat a sweet treat that is paired with your favorite roast.

For us Mount Mary students, it is important to find that one place where you can study for hours, grab some dinner and get caffeinated for your next class. It may not seem like there are many options out there, but when you step off campus, there is a world filled with coffee just down the street.

If you don’t drink coffee, feel free to ask a barista about their caffeine-free options.

I hope you go explore Wauwatosa just like I did – I promise you won’t be disappointed.

P.S. – Make sure you ask for a student discount at Colectivo and Miss Molly’s!

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I can never understand how motivated people can be mentally uncommitted to so many things and still somehow accomplish them, yet that’s the kind of person I am. If I were to write an autobiography, it would be called “How to Mentally Give Up 10 Times: Have Three Mental Breakdowns, Cry, Find Motivation, Lose That Motivation, Cry Again, but Keep Doing That Thing Anyway.”

A good example of this was when I decided to take a Spanish class in the fall semester of my freshman year.

I didn’t know what I was doing, but I went for it anyway. As it turns out, taking Spanish Composition wasn’t an epilogue to my high school Spanish classes, but the beginning of a new adventure.

My last high school experience with Spanish had been an absolute train wreck – a wake-up call that learning a language was harder than it seemed.

Having to communicate in a class that was taught completely in Spanish was a complicated task. I ended up passing the class but only after countless mental breakdowns. I had to ask for help several times and still failed to understand.

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Words Julia Wachuta | Design Barbara Xiong Native speakers even translated some instructions from Spanish to English to help me against the teacher’s wishes, but it was the only way I could survive.

On the way to signing up for college classes, I passed several booths in the library promoting clubs and departments. One of them was for the Spanish department. What the heck, I thought. I used to love Spanish; I’ll listen to the pitch. The woman at the table happily discussed Mount Mary’s Spanish class opportunities, but I had already counted myself out in my head.

Did I really want to set myself up for more stress? More afternoons sitting in class trying to make it look like I knew what was going on, only to find myself completely clueless?

I signed up for the required classes, like Leadership for Social Justice. During this process I was given a tempting offer: 12 retroactive credits if I took Spanish and passed with a B or higher.

I froze in shock. Did I really want to struggle through another Spanish class?

For 12 credits, I said yes.

I signed up, I tried my best and I did it! I passed with an A. How did it happen? I didn’t feel committed to it

when I signed up, yet I did the work and I did well. Maybe, just maybe, I am more competent than I thought.

One semester later, I walked away with the intention of completing a Spanish minor. I had become better at speaking than I thought I ever could, though I still had a long way to go before I could be called fluent.

Why did I improve so much? Probably because my Spanish professor, Jason Meyler, has been very supportive of my efforts to push through the difficulties and learn something. He knows it’s not always easy. He told me that it is common for students to stop pursuing Spanish because it is hard to take in for someone who doesn’t match the learning style.

For example, he has gotten complaints that his classes use too much Spanish (in a SPANISH class? Really?). However, for people not used to speaking it, it’s a real issue. When you don’t know what’s going on, how do you know what you’re supposed to do? You would look like me in my high school Spanish class, lost and confused.

With two Spanish classes down and a third in progress, I have to say that

it is okay sometimes to not know how something will go and to still jump into it. It’s a learning process. It’s a ‘pushing through the storm to find the sunshine at the end’ kind of thing. Sure, it’s difficult to learn a language, but how good does it feel to speak two languages and learn a new skill?

I’ve even used my Spanish skills on the job. I work at a Pick ‘n Save bakery, but I used to be a Utility Clerk there.

Sometimes we get customers who speak better Spanish than English. One lady who did not speak much English needed help explaining to the cashier that she was overcharged for her chicken.

I’m glad I was there to assist. As Meyler explained to me, a huge payoff of learning a language is to be able to communicate with more kinds of people. I can see that it’s true.

If there’s any debate if you should or shouldn’t take that language class, do it.

I can’t believe I almost didn’t have my Spanish minor. I mentally gave up 10 times, I broke down, and I cried, but I never truly gave up. I did that thing.

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So Little Time, So Many To-Dos

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I wake up to find that I have already hit “snooze” on four of six alarms consecutively set for my morning wakeup call. A few quick taps into iCalendar, and I find that the day is booked to the max with a pending task reminder to make a follow-up appointment at the Veterinarian’s office.

Not to mention the very important email that I had been waiting on somehow auto-filtered into “junk” folder.

Without thinking, I find myself checking timelines, direct messages, and the e-newsletter for yet another opportunity to obligate myself to someone or something. It’s bizarre.

One of the most frustrating parts of human nature is the tendency to bite off more than we can chew. It’s said that

Americans are infamous for our need to feel busy – as if having our smartphone calendars full of appointments is something to be desired.

I value sleep. I yearn for free time. I long to be happily surprised at the fact that there’s nothing to do. But this is hardly ever the case these days. When advisers and educators with talking-up college and all of the wonderful opportunities ahead and the doors that will swing open to you, they often fail to mention the great sacrifices you will have to make. The greatest of those being where you commit your time and energy.

Randi Zuckerberg, entrepreneur and sister to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, was the first to voice her thoughts on what

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College students are forced to choose three of five categories of commitment: sleep, work, family, fitness or friends. To begin, we’ll define these categories:

Sleep

Well, that’s obvious.

Catching Zs is tragically the first thing to go.

ZZ

Friends

Work

Family

Sure your pals can FaceTime you, but does that make up for the coffee dates, movie nights and shopping hauls you’ve missed?

Some students choose to hold a job to either put themselves through school or pay for those all-nighters at Denny’s Diner.

Your family has a lot going on too, and your schedules are always on opposing time tables. *Sigh.* So much for that family game night on Friday.

CEOs and the like refer to as “the entrepreneur’s dilemma:”:work, sleep, family, fitness, or friends – pick 3. This functioning life imbalance is true for persons in all sorts of life roles.

Recently, my life has been split between school, a full-time 3rd shift job, a part-time seasonal position on top of that, my boyfriend, my fur baby (cat named Meeko), and a “flirtationship” with the gym. Needless to say, I’m strapped for time – yet, my course load requires that I commit an additional two hours per credit to each class.

Even now, I laugh to myself at how ludicrous it is to expect any human person to be able to juggle these things.

I have had many conversations with my grandma, where I am desperate for advice or

just coaxing to push through and that I’m smart enough, responsible enough and hardworking enough to manage the circus that is my life. She often says, “Sweetheart, don’t drive yourself crazy trying to prove something no one has asked you to.”

She’s right, I say to myself. She’s absolutely right!

So, I quit the third shift job. It wasn’t fueling my passions for writing, innovation, or was feeding me spiritually or fundamentally important to my set of values. What was not mentioned in the categories (because the typical person is unwilling to sacrifice this) is spirituality. With church as my anchor, the aim of everything else in my life should aid in my becoming the best version of me I can possibly

become.

I have chosen to focus on work (which, for me is being a full-time student), friends and sleep!

As a young adult, it’s a lot of putting myself first, education second, and friends fall in line based on who has the time for a Target run or Starbucks pumpkin spice latte over lunch.

As time goes on, I am sure to make a shift in which categories I place as a priority. My strengths lend themselves to the ability to adjust and adapt based on the present situation.

Prayerfully, I’ll be able to resolve any conflicts in where I put my time as they arise. In the meantime, I choose the peace of mind in knowing that the three categories I am putting time and energy into are the right ones for me.

Z

Fitness

Zumba at 5 a.m. or free weights between 5:30-5:45 p.m.? You decide.

See “Forgetting SelfCare” by Gianna F. DeLoney on p. 6 about the importance of care.

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