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October/November 2013

Volume 90, Number 1

ENFORCED HEALTH CARE Students lose options, pick up costs as new law goes into effect By Cristina De La Torre

Beginning this fall, Mount Mary University mandated student health insurance. This sudden change has caused some confusion. Students were informed about upcoming changes in mid-April through an email sent by Martha Nelson, former associate dean of student affairs. Students were told that if they did not provide proof of their own health insurance plan by completing the waiver before Aug. 24, 2013 or upon course enrollment, they would automatically be added onto the university’s plan. The Mount Mary plan is administered by Wisconsin Physicians Services. Mount Mary’s mandate preceeded the nation’s mandate that requires everyone to have a health insurance provider by Jan. 2014 or pay a tax penalty.

These penalties increase over the next three years. One can be exempt from paying these penalties if the insurance costs in his or her area are more than 8 percent of one’s taxable income, according to ehealthinsurance.com. Students do have the option of finding other health insurance providers. With the recent open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ObamaCare, on Oct. 1, students can get coverage for 2014 if they sign up before Dec. 15 for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2014. Evelyn Jimenez, Mount Mary graduate student in counseling, is one of the students who enrolled in Mount Mary’s new health insurance policy. Jimenez became frustrated when WPS referred her to a student health center that Mount Mary does not have. According to WPS, Mount Mary is included in the three-

Comparison of local school health plans

MMU Alverno

Individual Annual Cost

Max. Benefit

In-Network Deductible

Out-of-Network Deductible

Student Health Center

$1,401.60

$100,000

$100

$200

$2,207

$500,000

$200

$500

YES

$100,000

$200

$500

YES

$500,000

$300

$500

YES

$500,000

$200

$500

YES

students under age 26:

Marquette

$1,915;

students age 26-35:

$2,300

students age 25 and under:

UWM

$2,812;

students 26-35:

$3,192

MSOE

$2,267

Graphic by Denise SEYfer and Rennie Patterson

Health care plan information found on the Mount Mary University website (http://mtmary. edu/campuslife/resources/insurance.html) and the Student Assurance Services, Inc. website (http://www.sas-mn.com) provides a clearer view of how Mount Mary stacks up against some of the other colleges and universities in the area.

See Enforced, page 2

Requirements for Affordable Care Act subsidy • Must live in the United States • Must be U.S. citizen or be lawfully present in the U.S., such as through a green card • Household income must be between 133 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level • Must not be incarcerated

Benefits of Affordable Care Act

Photo illustration by Rennie Patterson

on the Run 3 Girls

Wheelchair Versus Stairs

and Fashion 6 Androgyny

• Insurance companies required to cover people with pre-existing conditions • No cost-sharing preventive care services • An increase in women’s health care mandatory coverage (pap smears, birth control, etc.) • Coverage under parent’s plan until age 26 • No lifetime dollar limit on covered benefits for health insurance

Galore 7 Cupcakes

Triumphs 10 Tennis

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Affordable Health Care Act assumes colleges have health centers Enforced, continued from page 1

tier provider system. Tier 1 services do not require a deductible, but the services must be provided by a student health center. Since Mount Mary does not have a student health center, students such as Jimenez are forced to pay out-of-pocket for other Tier 2 providers. “If we had a nurse and a health center, students would get free health services,” Jimenez said. Mount Mary did have a student health center in the past, but it was underutilized and closed. “Mount Mary is always looking for ways to best serve our students, so revisiting the provision of health services is possible if the demand is there,” said Nicole Gahagan, acting dean of student

dents who signed up for the university’s affairs. Mount Mary is among the minor- plan or who did not complete the health ity of schools that does not have its own insurance waiver. Additional funding, in the form of health center. student loans, such as “Some schools acthe Perkins Loans, is cess services off-cam“[My insurance company] available for students pus due to partnerwho qualify, and has ships. I think Mount referred me to the school Mary could benefit health center but Mount Mary already been included in some financial aid from exploring a muldoesn’t have one. So I have [to packages, according tiple of different oppay] $500 to go see a doctor. to Kate Allen, financial tions,” Gahagan said. What am I supposed to do?” In the meantime, aid office secretary. kdga;lkg; students have to be“It would be nice Evelyn Jimenez if the school provided come educated about 2nd Year Grad Clinical Mental Health some services such as what their plan actufree flu shots or inforally covers under the mation on health and the different inTier 2 options. This new insurance mandate has surances available for people with a low increased financial aid costs for stu- budget,” Jimenez said.

Mount Mary is working on creating an informational seminar for students addressing their health insurance concerns and effective use of the coverage offered. The aim for this seminar is before the end of the fall semester.

How to shop for health insurance plans Use the Health Insurance Marketplace website: www. healthcare.gov to browse plans and get questions answered.

Historic Robertson’s Ace Hardware closing Scarce parking, exodus of other businesses, future road closures cited as reasons By Brittany Seemuth

Robertson’s Ace Hardware, located in the Village of Wauwatosa on 1417 Underwood Ave., is shutting its doors later this month after 92 years of service to the community. Owner Jeff Rauh cites the store’s closure to the buyout of many of its customers’ businesses. Fifteen years ago, in a preventative measure to keep flooding out of the area, the City of Milwaukee bought out many of the businesses along the Menomonee River. According to Rauh, parking has also been a constant problem because of the high number of restaurants located in the village. He said more restaurants are only expected to open in the coming months. Deb Karpfinger, owner of The Flower Lady, a flower shop just steps from Robertson’s, said the winter months will make the issue of parking more difficult. “Parking is a huge issue right now – not only for customers, but employees as well. Customers often drive around looking for parking and get frustrated; this will be amplified in the winter months when they are less willing to brave the cold.” A final contributing factor is the closing of Wauwatosa Avenue, expected to take place next year, which will last for three months. The city will make repairs

Photo by Michelle Stepniewski

Jeff Rauh, owner of the Robertson’s Ace Hardware, contemplates the store closing. “It will be most difficult to say goodbye to some longtime customers and working with the guys I am now,” Rauh said.

from State Street to Harwood Avenue. Rauh expects the road closure to further limit access to the store. “When you start adding up all the factors, you realize, now is the time,” Rauh said. Customers and local business owners are also adjusting to the change as a result of the store’s closing. Nan Metzer, director of international studies at

Mount Mary, has been a customer of Ace Hardware for the past three years. “I love the old-feel of the store; it’s like taking a step back in time,” Metzger said. “Also, the staff is always available and helpful. This is in contrast to other hardware stores, such as Home Depot, where it can be difficult to find a customer service representative.” According to Karpfinger, the clos-

ing of the hardware store will mark the end to an iconic feature of the Village of Wauwatosa. “Robertson’s Ace Hardware is the cornerstone of the village and has been a vital part of our community for 92 years,” Karpfinger said. “The business and employees will be sorely missed as this kind of integrity and commitment to customer care is rare!”

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Girls run for confidence on the Run sites in the Milwaukee area. The Milwaukee area icture hundreds of Girls on the Run council offers cheerful young girls a 10-week season each fall and running, skipping or spring. Each season ends with walking across the finish line all sites in the Milwaukee area of a 5-kilometer race while running in a combined 5k race. their coaches and families are Both volunteer and assischeering them on. To these tant coaches conduct the Girls girls, crossing that finish line on the Run practices. Each means a lot more than just practice includes a lesson porcompleting a 5k race. To them tion, stretching, fun warmit celebrates all the hard work up exercises and, of course, it took to complete Girls on the running. The lessons that the Run, a 10-week after-school coaches teach the girls are program. based on a curriculum that is Molly Barker founded Girls research-based and proven. on the Run in 1996. The orga“My favorite part about nization’s first practices were the practices is hearing the held in North Cargirls process and olina for a group talk about what “I got to run a 5k of only 13 parthey’re able to do for the first time ticipants. Girls on that they didn’t the Run now has think they were so it was exciting councils located in able to do be… and I was hundreds of cities fore,” said Jensurprised that I throughout North nifer Hannis, a was able to do it.” America and Cantwo-year coach of Courtney Bunnow, ada. It serves more a Milwaukee area than 130,000 thirdGirls on the Run fourth grader eighth grade girls program. “I am each year. looking forward to just seeing The sixth-eighth grade sec- the girls change over time and tion of Girls on the Run is called become more confident.” Girls on the Track. The two pro“Our goal in five years is to grams differ only because the serve 900 girls, which is almost subject matter in the lessons is double what we served last relevant to the ages. year,” said Tina Jones, MilwauA Girls on the Run council kee area executive director. came to the Milwaukee area in Nearly 75 percent of the 2007. The council has grown girls participating within the since 2007 and now has 26 Girls Milwaukee area Girls on the By SHANNON MOLTER

Run council are on scholarship. “We work hard to fundraise so we can continue to serve every girl who wants to participate,” said Kim Timms, Milwaukee area program coordinator. Last summer, Girls on the Run volunteers raised money with a Tough Mudder shoe collection event. Many of the Tough Mudder participants throw away their muddy shoes after the race, so it was the Girls on the Run volunteers’ job to collect the abandoned shoes. They turned the shoes in to the organization, Green Sneaker, and received 75 cents per pair. “We turned in enough shoes to raise $4,000 for scholarships,” Jones said. The Girls on the Run 5k race is unlike any other. “Our 5k is truly a celebration of the girls. Every girl wears the #1 race bib and there are no winners or losers,” Timms said. Every Girls on the Run 5k ace is open to the public. The Milwaukee area fall 5k is being held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 17, at Greenfield Park. “I got to run a 5k for the first time so it was exciting … and I was surprised that I was able to do it,” said Courtney Bunnow, fourth grader at Edgewood Elementary School and Girls on the Run participant for two years. “At the 5k the girls are so proud of themselves,” Jones

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Milwaukee Girls on the Run participant shows excitement during another successful run. According to its mission, Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident.

said. “We hope the girls understand they can get that feeling of accomplishment again by setting goals for themselves and reaching them. I hope they understand that the soreness from the 5k will go away, but they will never forget that feeling when

they crossed the finish line.” There are many ways to get involved with Girls on the Run. To register for the Milwaukee area fall 5k, sign up a child for the next season, volunteer or donate, visit gotrmilwaukee.org.

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Campus proves challenging for handicapped By Christina Carayannopoulos

oints pop and crack with every step as sharp pain affects the ability to walk at a natural pace. Navigating from one class to the next can be difficult, if not impossible, because of many stairways and few elevators on campus. Jimmy Bentivenga is a junior in the dietetics department at Mount Mary University. He is currently recovering from a knee and hip replacement. His recovery deters him from using stairs, which makes navigation around campus difficult. “It was kind of a learning experience in how to do that through the building,” Bentivenga said. So what can Mount Mary do for its disabled students? Marci Ocker has served as the accessibility services coordinator for eight years. Accessibility services at Mount Mary covers temporary or permanent physical and cognitive disabilities. Accommodations offered for physical restrictions include elevators, temporary parking passes, wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts and extra time between classes. Despite the accommodations pro-

Photo by rennie patterson

An Arches reporter tests out the Mount Mary campus for handicap accessibility. View a video at www.archesnews.com.

vided, some students still find themselves struggling with inadequate accessibility on the campus. “Obviously our physical structure is a barrier,” Ocker said. “But we’re a very old campus … In our redesign and in our new construction all of it is done in accordance with ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] and looking at accessibility.” Some of the renovations include bathroom remodeling with ramps and push button doors in Notre Dame Hall. However, there are no further plans for accessibility renovations. “Not all the sidewalks have been

beveled … I would find it more helpful if they were all rounded down,“ Bentivenga said. “Even one step is difficult. I have to have a hand rail.” Before the renovations, the accessibility challenges were even greater. Justice major Sarah Mueller graduated from Mount Mary in 2009. “The elevators broke down constantly,” Mueller said. “They were fixed promptly every single time but they broke down a lot.” Mueller was often wheelchair-ridden, due to major surgeries, which required her to use elevators. “Tons of other students without

disabilities utilized them and sometimes I’d be late for class and that got kind of frustrating,” Mueller said. In addition to broken-down elevators, she dealt with narrow doorways and a deadly latex allergy. Despite the campus’s shortcomings, Mueller spoke highly of her experience at Mount Mary. “I think that Mount Mary was really a fantastic school for the [physically limited],” Mueller said. “It’s small for one, and two, you can avoid being injured walking outside in the winter … because of the underground tunnel system.”

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From the islands to the Midwest

Micronesian student embraces life at Mount Mary By cristina de la torre

heila Suda isn’t your ordinary college student. She flew thousands of miles from the Federated States of Micronesia to pursue her pre-medicine degree here at Mount Mary University — all while being only 18-years-old. In a recent interview, Suda discussed what life has been like at Mount Mary since her long journey to the United States. Why did you choose Mount Mary University? I chose Mount Mary because I come from a family of strong Catholic tradition and wanted to embed the Catholic tradition in my education. Growing up, my family always taught me that education is not enough if you don’t include God in your life. You have to balance it. I also had a good scholarship offer from Mount Mary, Micronesia and financial aid. What do you like about Mount Mary so far? I like the fact that when I first came here everyone was so nice; I felt that from the moment I stepped foot in Wisconsin. Antje [Antje Streckel, International Club faculty adviser] came to pick me up from the airport then I met some of the RAs (resident advisers) and I got along with them. I also like the clubs. I’m in the International Club, the Gospel Choir and Campus Ministry.

Photo by Cristina de la torre

Sheila Suda is a Mount Mary University international pre-medicine student from the Federated State of Micronesia, a group of islands west of the Phillippines. Suda was attracted to Mount Mary University for its Catholic tradition, and she enjoys the plentiful social interactions on campus.

What are some of the major differences between the Federated States of Micronesia and Wisconsin? They have different fashions and the cultures. The fashion is not that different considering how everybody is starting to adapt to the modern world back home, but still our idea of fashion back at home is our local skirts called Uros and dresses called Muumu. Back here it’s also about being on time, but in Micronesia you have a lot of time

to sit back and relax with the family like sitting and talking. Do you speak a different languaguage in Micronesia? Within the group of the Federated States of Micronesia we have four major islands and each island has its own language. I am from Chuuk and speak Chuukese, but I have been living in Pohnpei for four years and graduated from there too. I’m the pioneer and salutatorian, first graduate student, from the first Catholic high school on the island called Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School. Have you had any embarrassing experiences here? Oh yes, but I don’t see them as embarrassing; I like to share the stories. One week after staying here I got so hungry and the cafeteria was closed so I decided to order pizza. So I Googled up the number, but instead of WI I put in MI, but I didn’t find out an hour later that I had called Michigan. The guy who answered the phone really took my order though. I’m not sure if he was playing around. So I checked my phone later on and realized I had called Michigan. I called back to just check in and they gave me another number, but it was still busy. So went down [to the switchboard] and there was security and they gave me the number to a Pizza Hut close-by. What advice do you have to give someone who is considering being an international or exchange student? Interact more with a lot of people. That’s the only way I got myself to get out and enjoy the place instead of staying in my room and getting homesick. I wasn’t used to speaking with a lot of people back home. Mount Mary changed that.

On the other side of the world

Federated States of Micronesia

Distance from Milwaukee to Micronesia: 7,821 miles

Fashion

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I wear my boyfriend’s clothes, I look incredible Androgynous fashion blurs gender lines By Katrina Vrakas

Have you ever sneaked into your boyfriend’s closet to scope out his wardrobe and steal a piece or two of his clothing? His sleek black blazer, paired with your dark wash skinny jeans and chunky gold jewelry, would create an amazing look. Even his tattered and torn jeans would look great with a fitted black top and sky-high stilettos. If you’ve ever experimented with the androgynous fashion trend, you’re not alone. The idea of gender-neutral clothing has a lengthy history and is still prominent today. Tailored suits for women and skinny jeans for men are two common examples of this trend. The trend started to emerge in the 1960s and 1970s when self-expression and freedom were popular notions. Styles started showing up on famous runways by designers such as Yves Saint Laurent. “Yves Saint Laurent in the ‘60s … He was the first one to make pantsuits. Pantsuits are kind of passé now but at the time it was really, really daring,” said Elizabeth Gaston, Mount Mary University fashion professor and historical fashion expert. Examples of androgynous fashion can be found even earlier in history. In the 1900s, Coco Chanel was often seen wearing her boyfriend’s ties and blazer coats, and was one of the first designers to create menswear styles for women. And it wasn’t just designers who were exploring this trend. Icons such as David Bowie, Annie Lennox and Marlene Dietrich were known for their famous androgynous looks. Designers today continue to in-

corporate this trend into their collections. Burberry, Gucci, Rick Owens and Dries Van Noten all do this. “Because of the fact that we are becoming more open and accepting of people’s choices, we are always going to see influences of menswear in women’s fashion and feminine accents in men’s clothing, be it in the fabric or embellishment or what have you,” said Trish Kuehnl, a Mount Mary University fashion professor. The androgynous fashion trend continues to evolve as society changes. “It’s continually changing,” Gaston said. “I think it’s because of the changing roles of men and women. It’s becoming more acceptable for women to become businesswomen and men to become stay-at-home dads. The culture has changed, so clothes have to change to reflect that.” Even major department stores are carrying androgynous fashions. Today the interest in the androgynous style is motivated by self-expression and entertainment. “I think it’s a fun and interesting way for each of the genders to express themselves even more through their clothing because there are no rules,” Kuehnl said. Bending gender norms when dressing is unexpected, which could be what makes the trend so interesting. Women no longer need to be suffocated by too-tight and super scandalous fashions that were once a hit. What is sexy for women to wear is now being transformed into styles like suit coats, crisp white button downs, loose baggy jeans, clunky combat boots and manly trousers. “I love wearing neckties and a tai-

lored men’s suit,” Kuehnl said. “I have a suit that was my husband’s and it’s a three-piece suit — jacket, vest, and pants — and I had it altered to fit me,

and you just feel like you could be the CEO of a company. You feel empowered. There is something about the expression ‘power suit.’”

Fashion student Brianne Kulick models androgynous styles

Photos by Katrina Vrakas

culture

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Miss Cupcake is located in Shorewood.

Photos by megan palbicki

A customer eyes the cakes under glass while the cashier prepares his change.

Miss Cupcake features 27 custom flavors of cupcakes.

Review

Let them eat cupcakes Local bakery offers sweets that ‘take the cake’ By Megan Palbicki

Reality shows like “DC Cupcakes” and “Cupcake Wars” have made cupcakes more than a quick dessert for a child’s birthday party. These petite cakes with dollops of sugary frosting are now the ultimate adult indulgence. In Milwaukee, boutique bakeries specializing in cupcakes are popping up around town. Miss Cupcake, located at 3801 N. Oakland Ave. in Shorewood, has only been open for a little longer than a year but already feels like a neighborhood staple. “[The neighborhood] really likes to buy local,” said Megan Gray, Miss Cupcake staff member. “They’ve been really supportive.”

Stopping by on a Sunday afternoon, I thought I would have the shop (and cupcakes) to myself. The hot ham and rolls sandwich board out front made for a busy shop. Packed with delicate pastries, the display case welcomed guests to press their noses to the glass. I chose a few basics and a few specialties: chocolate chocolate, red velvet, beer nut (yes, you read that right!), peach bellini and pumpkin. Miss Cupcake provides glutenfree options as well as vegan, but it is recommended to call in advance for dietary accommodations. Confections such as cake balls, macarons and even dog treats are available. Because of the variety Miss Cupcake offers, the boring cupcake is impossible.

u Hands down, red velvet

takes the cake (yes, pun intended). While I am partial to red velvet cake to begin with, there was something very special about Miss Cupcake’s red velvet: the frosting. This was the most delicious cream cheese frosting I have ever had. This frosting put the ‘velvet’ in red velvet; it was like a cheesecake in icing form. The cake was everything red velvet should be: moist, a little dense and perfectly flavored with a hint of cocoa. I am pleased to say this same frosting is found on the seasonal pumpkin cupcake, too.

Red Velvet Cupcake

v My second favorite was the beer nut cupcake. Made with Milwaukee’s home-brewed Miller Lite, the beer nut cupcake does not taste like beer at all. While the flavor is hard to describe, the cupcake was the most moist of the five, topped with a whipped cream frosting, peanut pieces and one whole salted peanut in the shell. [See top right photo.]

w Dusted with cinnamon-sugar (a.k.a. powdered heaven!), the pumpkin cupcake tasted like fall. Similar in texture to the red velvet (only a bit more like a muffin), the pumpkin cupcake tasted like a bite of homemade pumpkin pie. This takes third place, for the frosting alone.

Pumpkin Cupcake

x Fourth place goes to chocolate chocolate! The frosting was divine, the cake

had great flavor, though a little dry. Sprinkled with green and gold jimmies for the upcoming Packer game, this is a cupcake for the undiscerning palette.

y The peach bellini cup was my least favor-

ite. Made with champagne and fresh peach, I had expected a fresh, sweet, light flavor. Instead, the cake was dense and heavy. The champagne overwhelmed the peach flavor, tasting too much like the alcoholic drink without the perks. Topped with a sweet cream frosting and sugar crystals, it clashed with the flavor of the cake, combining into an awkward flavor palette.

Peach Bellini

Miss Cupcake

u Location: 3801 N. Oakland Ave. Shorewood

u Contact: 414-810-3997 misscupcakebakery.com u Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday – Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Cooking on campus: Be healthy, eat well By NATALIE GUYETTE

As the concept of home cooking regains its popularity, taking over pop culture, Internet blogging sites and bookstores everywhere, college students remain, for the most part, unchanged in their diets. While cooking requires time, it provides a hearty meal as well as stress relief. The challenge of the semester is to bring some real, healthful cooking to the dorms! Here are some pointers and nutrition tips to prepare you for healthful cooking from Dr. Linda Gleason, head of the dietetics department.

Explore food blogs There are millions of blogs all over the Web promoting healthy, easy recipes for all diets. Remove yourself from the stereotypical college diet and try something new! No time for meals? Many snacks can be nutritious as well. Dr. Gleason suggested nuts, which are satisfying, rich in vitamins and fiber, and tend to have self-regulating qualities (meaning it’s hard to overeat). Other ideas include fruits, fruit leathers and whole grain granola bars such as Cliff, Kashi or Luna.

Choosing a recipe Choose recipes with fewer ingredients to keep costs down. Pay mind to recipes that utilize basic, multipurpose ingredients that you will use later on. This may include basic vegetables, dairy products and legumes. Rate your recipe Gleason recommends choosing a recipe that is largely plant-based such as fruits, vegetables and legumes. Many ethnic recipes have healthy bases including many of these ingredients. Along with your plant-based ingredients, be sure to swap out your Crisco, butter or margarine for a more beneficial oil such as olive oil. Prepare yourself Before you cook, read through your recipe. Make sure all the directions are clear and you have all ingredients. Pick up any needed supplies at Goodwill. Time allowance Leave enough time for yourself to make the recipe. You want to release the stress, not create more. No matter how much you may want a nice meal, it is not worth cramming in before class. Be mindful of vital nutrients Gleason stressed the importance of iron and calcium in a female college student’s diet. Calcium builds bone mass and is only collected by the body until the ages of 25-30. This means you should consume dairy products and green leafy vegetables. “The greener the better,” Gleason said.

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(Above) the cauliflower is being stirred in the first step. (Below) This eclectic dish serves as a healthier alternative to alfredo pasta. Both quick and easy to make, roasted cauliflower alfredo is healthy and tasty.

RECIPE Roasted Cauliflower Alfredo with Peas What you will need: 1 large head of cauliflower (3 lbs.) 1 cup frozen peas 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 cup milk 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt Salt and white or black pepper to taste

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On the Job Brand your way to a better job By ASHLEIGH Brown

Do I have a sign on my back that says “Do not hire me!” Can I still blame it on the economy? As a new graduate student in Mount Mary University’s English program, I find myself frequently asking these questions as I struggle to find my place in the working world. When am I ever going to find that great job – that career – that pays the bills and lets me go home every day feeling satisfied? I realize there are not many people fortunate enough to wake up every day excited to go to work and loving what they do. However, I would still like a job that utilizes my abilities and rewards me with a competitive salary to justify the long hours I spent studying. How does one do this? Fine-tune your resume While searching for a career in higher education, I found an administrative position advertised at a technical college that seemed perfect. I spent a great deal of time customizing each bullet point on my resume to meet the skills and qualifications required of this position. I included as many highlights and accomplishments as possible, from typing speed to leadership abilities, extra-curricular activities to volunteer work. My resume became a well-rounded representation of me. Sell yourself Armed with my new and improved resume, I attacked as many job boards as possible, from LinkedIn to CareerBuilder. Every time my resume was updated, it became new again for the recruiters or hiring managers searching for it. I also learned that hiring

experts recommend following companies on Facebook and Twitter. Try commenting more frequently to discussion forums. You may find a connection that turns into a referral. Get help The Advising and Career Development Office in Mount Mary’s Student Success Center offers career development counseling and workshops, resume critiques and mock interviews. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located on the first floor of the Haggerty Library. Mount Mary students and alumnae can locate resources describing internships and employment opportunities free of charge. I visited the career development office for assistance with my resume, and what a difference it made. Be patient Although I secured an interview for my desired technical college position, I received a message a week later thanking me for my interest. They informed me that other candidates would be pursued. Here’s the most important lesson: Don’t get discouraged! It can take months to find the job that’s right for you. If I had a nickel for every job I didn’t get, I wouldn’t need a job, period! Adding a dose of reality to your aspirations always helps, so don’t discount any progress you may have already made. Even if, like me, you are working in a humdrum job that doesn’t necessitate a college degree, be grateful for the experience as well as the paycheck. I wish all students the best of luck in your own job searches!

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There’s an app for that! Useful apps make communication easier Polaris Office

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uHow does it work? Polaris Office lets users create or edit Microsoft Office documents on their mobile devices and save them on the cloud service of their choice, making them easy to access on other devices. This app is useful for everyone.

uHow does it work? Evernote allows users to make notes by typing, taking a photo or voice memo, and allows them to be accessed on multiple devices. You can set reminders, search for text in your notes or capture notes right off a whiteboard using the camera.

uHow does it work? Genius Scan uses the camera in mobile devices to scan documents, turning them into a JPEG image or PDF that may be shared through email. You can scan in pages from books in the library, magazine articles or a friend’s notes if you miss a class.

uHow does it work? Grub Hub uses the GPS on mobile devices to create a list of restaurants nearby, so the user can place an order without having to talk to anyone on the phone. It also shows delivery and take-out options. Great for when someone doesn’t want to get off the couch.

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sports

oct/nov 2013

Recipe for success

Tennis team smashes school record Mercado fought to win her singles match, 6-2, 6-2 over Falcons singles On Oct. 3, Mount Mary Univer- player, Emma Renteria. sity’s tennis team crushed the school’s Similarly, Andrea Monacelli won record for most wins in a season, 6-5. her sets, 6-3, 6-1 in the Blue Angels This year’s tennis team became the only home opener against Lakeland Colsports team in Mount Mary’s history to lege’s Jenna Oberthaler on Sept. 9. Howhave an above-500 season. ever, despite the wins, the Blue Angels The Blue Angels tennis team aced lost the match. itself to victory despite the Troast listed the girls’ memories of its 2-9 season efforts and determinalast year. “When we lost a point, tion to win as critical The team’s success pieces of their success. we pick each other was achieved through its “It’s always a welup. What we struggled come surprise when you hard work, practice and commitment throughout have freshmen who can with [in a game], we the season. step in and play, then deTom Troast, Mount practiced extensively.” velop quickly during the Kat Reynoso, senior Mary tennis coach, atseason and make huge tributed part of his team’s contributions,” Troast singles player successes to his returning said. seniors, Kat Reynoso, BriMarc Heidorf acana Lock and Katie Wolk. knowledged the three years Coach “They’ve brought a new culture to Troast has devoted to the tennis proour team that focuses on commitment,” gram and the team as an integral part Troast said. of its improvement. Ana Mercado and Andrea Mona“Coach Troast puts the women in a celli, two Mount Mary freshmen, have position to succeed [by pairing up] who also provided significant depth to the works well on the court with each othteam in doubles play and in singles er,” Heidorf said. matches. Both women had critical wins Mount Mary tennis players Kat for the Blue Angels. Reynoso, a senior, and sophomore Krista In the team’s season opener against Olson cited additional ingredients that Concordia University on Sept. 6, Ana helped the team play strong and win.

By DENISE SEYFER

New athletic director aims to strengthen athletics program By Shannon Venegas

With no basketball team last season and another new athletic director, Mount Mary University’s athletic future may appear questionable. Mount Mary has been a part of the NCAA Division III since only 2009. Prior to this, most of Mount Mary’s athletic involvement surrounded Field Day, Mount Mary’s annual recreational day for students, and intramural groups on campus. The first coaches were hired in the 1980s. According to Mount Mary crosscountry Coach Eugene Miranda, Mount Mary had few formal teams before he started coaching seven years ago. “Mount Mary is new into sports,” Miranda said. “With a new program, the kinks need to be worked out.” New athletic director Mark Heidorf is focusing on three goals as he begins a career with Mount Mary: Recruit, retain, develop. Some of the long-term goals include getting the department in an official Division III conference, acquiring home facilities for tennis and softball and hiring more full-time staff. Heidorf is focusing on his shortterm goals, specifically game day efforts. After calling around to some of the Division III schools that Mount Mary competes with, Heidorf was able to identify some athletic weaknesses which fall on game day events. He plans to increase student workers, add music, have qualified officials and a professional public announcer, and even do things as simple as give out helpful directions to visiting teams. “I’ve been around NCAA Division III long enough now that in order to compete with these schools, these are some of the things that we need to do,” Heidorf said, emphasizing that he has attended and worked at almost entirely Division III schools. Heidorf has promised to change

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New athletic director Mark Heidorf plans to focus on player recruitment and retention.

one thing from last year and that is the presence of a basketball team. Heidorf needs six students to step on the court 20 times. “Just putting a team on the court for a full season, getting practices, is a step in the right direction for us,” he said. Miranda said Mount Mary needs time to build up its athletic program. “High school kids, they want to look at successful programs,” Miranda said. “We are considered pretty weak. We have to build it up.” Heidorf hopes to recruit more athletic-driven students. It’s important to go outside the normal radius because many students are willing to travel in order to get the opportunity to play sports in college, he said. “Statistically speaking, student athletes tend to carry a higher GPA, be more ethnically and geographically diverse, and live on campus longer than a general student population,” he said. On Oct. 26, Mount Mary hosts an “Athletics Open House” to provide information to high school students who want to continue their sports career in college. “There are things I’m very excited about, things I’m very optimistic about,” Heidorf said.

Photo by Denise Seyfer

Freshman Andrea Monacelli plays a singles match against MSOE at Hart Park on Oct. 1. The Mount Mary team won the event, 6-3.

“When we lose a point, we pick each other up,” Reynoso said. “What we struggled with [in a game], we practiced extensively.” Friendships off the court added the extra boost. “We’re friends,” Olson said. “We cheer each other on throughout the sea-

son. We work together practicing more. We talk about what to improve on.” As the season closed, the team wished for continued growth and wins next season. “I want them to beat the record again next year,” Reynoso said. “They can do it.”

Blue Angels Basketball Home Game Schedule Saturday, Nov. 16 Friday, Nov. 22 Monday, Nov. 25 Tuesday, Nov. 26

Moody Bible, 2 p.m. Lawrence University, 6 p.m. MSOE, 7 p.m. North Central (Minn.), 7 p.m.

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oct/nov 2013

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A sickly reminder: Lack of student health center In August, Mount Mary University sent messages to all students via e-mail advising them of their automatic enrollment in its health insurance plan (Wisconsin Physicians Service) and their subsequent billing, unless they could provide proof of existing coverage. The new health care policy, mandated by the federal government, affects all full-time students. Aside from the mandate, the student health insurance page on My Mount Mary claims it is being done "in the interest of students’ academic success and personal well-being.” Here’s the problem: the new Mount Mary health plan assumes the presence of a student health center in order to receive full coverage. According to the WPS plan, “all services provided by your Student Health Center are covered at 100 percent with no copay – in other words, at no additional cost to you.” By not providing students a campus clinic, those insured by the new health care plan are au-

tomatically dropped to Tier 2 and Tier 3 coverage, meaning students will have to pay a $100-$200 deductible and, thereafter, are covered for only 60 to 80 percent of their costs. If Mount Mary is really concerned about student’s personal well-being, the school should have an on-campus student health center. Let’s face it, we don’t even have access to a licensed health professional on campus. With a student health center on campus, students would not have to wait for a doctor’s appointment or make a trip to an urgent care center or hospital emergency room. Instead they could go right to the campus clinic for a diagnosis and possible treatment. The new health care policy was written with the assumption that campuses would have such a center. Mount Mary University needs to provide students with one. Students are incurring insurance costs. Mount Mary needs to do its part in providing on-campus care.

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What do you think of the new insurance policy? Netricia Smith

Freshman

Business Administration in Fashion Major

“I like it. It’s a nice policy, but I don’t have my card yet so I don’t know much about it.”

Elizabeth Perez Freshman

Social Work Major

“Haven’t really used it but glad it’s there if something were to happen.”

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“I do think it is good that everyone has acess to health care, especially dental care. the insurance game me an extra $1,500 on my tuition bill, but it’s a $20 co-pay for office visits so that’s reasonable.”

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In my opinion

DEFINITION An ombudsman is a neutral third party who assists in resolving problems, concerns and complaints through information means such as counseling, negotiations and mediation. The word originated in Sweden in the early 1800s when an office was created to investigate citizens’ complaints against the government.

Request for a student ombudsman

“I don’t like it. It’s $1,400 and I don’t have that kind of money lying around. It’s fallen on my parents to pay for that, and they can’t pay for it either.”

Ana Auguilera Freshman

Accounting Major

By CLAIRE ANGLIM

Mount Mary University should consider creating an ombudsman position for student assistance. An ombudsman would have been helpful sophomore year when I switched my status to a degree-seeking student. I met with someone from academic advising and she had me fill out what I thought was the proper form; however, six months later when I met with my adviser, my status still had not been switched. I was then told to meet with someone else in advising ... She found my form from the previous April that had not been touched and told me she would look into the matter. After much persistence, I was finally told to reapply to Mount Mary and to provide the school with my transcripts again. The following semester the Registrar's Office miscommunicated my enrollment status to Fed Loan servicing, resulting in me having to pay a month of my student loan bill. When I went in to ask about this problem, no one showed any real concern or took responsibility for this mistake. An

ombudsman could have served as a student advocate for me in this situation. A final example where an ombudsman would have been beneficial is this most recent semester. I rely on my student loans for living expenses as well as to cover my tuition. I went to pick up my refund check only to be told there was a problem with my account. After making multiple phone calls and sending emails to the Financial Aid Office, I finally called the loan office directly, where they were able to explain that my account looked great and that there was nothing wrong. An ombudsman could have helped me navigate the red tape of the university so that I didn’t have to go to the outside company to resolve my issue. Mount Mary University is a small institution that prides itself on the individual attention it provides its students. However, I have never felt like “just an number” except here. An ombudsman would be a wonderful addition to a school like Mount Mary to provide students support and help when confronted with department issues.

“First time having health insurance because it was mandatory but I like it because if something happens to me I’m covered. It was confusing in the beginning. It was like homework, you have to read it.”

Lorelle Luckett Junior

Fashion Merchandising Major

“I think it’s good for those who didn’t have health insurance. I see a lot of people struggling with that becausey they don’t have any insurance.” Voice your opinion on our website www.archesnews.com

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oct/nov 2013

Centennial celebration Photos, videos, posters provide intimate look into Mount Mary’s past By Brittany Seemuth

The Mount Mary Archives and Alumnae Community opened the newest exhibit in Marian Gallery, Oct. 10, “The Mount Mary Story: A Centennial Celebration Exhibit,” showcasing the evolution of Mount Mary through the media of photography, videography, mural and clothing. The exhibit shows how social life, campus events, clothing trends, publications and extracurricular activities on campus changed throughout the past century. The free exhibit is open through Nov. 23.

Marian Gallery, Caroline Hall, first level Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.

Mary Cybulski and Mary Tehan and their dates pose for a photo at the 1954 Sophomore Cotillion. Social events throughout the year were an important part of campus life.

The fall wiener roast was a popular tradition on the Mount Mary campus continuing into the 1950s.

The Centennial Celebration Mural Project highlights both the history of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and of Mount Mary. Art professor Brad Bernard directed its creation by students, Creative Connections participants and community volunteers, making the project an inter-generational effort. This panel is just one of four in the project, with each one covering a span of 25 years.

The white silk evening dress, circa 1913, reflects the more formal clothing from a century ago. Today women’s less restricted roles are expressed in the freedom to wear pants and more comfortable (and revealing) clothing such as the contemporary halter top, shorts and skirt, designed by 2013 graduate, Julie Anderson.

Harper Lee, author of Pulitzer Prize winning novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” received an honorary degree in 1964 from Mount Mary President S. John Francis Schuh. S. Chrys Diebels, English professor, is on the right.

Local haunts and spooky fun to curb your ghostly cravings 2nd Annual Girls Ghostly Gala Saturday, Oct. 26 7 to 11 p.m. Marian Center for Nonprofits 3211 S. Lake Dr. St. Francis, WI 53235 Phone 414 282-2436 Price $10 Age Suitability 21 and up http://womensvoicesmke.jigsy.com

Spooky Stalks Haunted Corn Maze Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 7 to 10:30 p.m. 12000 W. Appleton Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53224 Phone 414-353-5466 Price $10 Age Suitability 10 and up http://www.spookycornfield.com

Mars Haunted House Open through Nov. 2 734 W. Historic Mitchell Street The Rocky Horror Picture Show Milwaukee, WI 53204 Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 Price $10-$13 The Landmark Oriental Theatre Age Suitability Most ages 2230 N. Farwell Ave. http://marshauntedhouse.com Price $10 Age Suitability Teens and up