Marquette Journal- February 2012

Marquette Journal THE STUDENT MAGAZINE OF MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

February 2012

LEAVING SOMALIA

The harrowing story of Abdulkarim Jimale

Al’s Legacy • Spring Break 2012 What Not to Wear • Love at MU

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We Found Love

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What Not to Wear

Alums who met the one, while studying at Marquette.

Our style team shows you the dos and don’ts of campus fashion.

12 Spring Break 2012

Hit the road for one of these alternative spring break destinations.

14 Leaving Somalia

From Somalia to Kenya to Milwaukee, this is Abdulkarim Jimale’s story.

18 Al’s Legacy

Former players and friends recount their memories of Al McGuire.

18 Al McGuire

28 Theater meet abdul.

features

21 Work It

The Marquette Journal goes on the job with eight student employees

wellness

24 Up in Smoke

Hookah: the trend that’s making its comeback on college campuses.

25 Crossing Over

The lacrosse program makes the anticipated transition into Division 1.

27 MKE’s 7 best healthy eateries

Toss the junk food out the window and try these healthy dining hot spots.

culture

college life

28 Behind the Curtain

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Deals and Discounts

30 MU Ink

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Second languages

31 Journey: Martha Bissing

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Letter from the editor

Take advantage of these student discounts around campus and Milwaukee.

Why it’s important to know a second language in today’s society.

February 2012 Vol. 107, Issue 3

Lights, camera, action! The inside scoop on Helfaer Theater productions.

What made these students get a tattoo, and just how much did it hurt?

COVER PHOTO BY ANDREA BARTLEY

He’s not a stranger to the camera, having spent years documenting life and war in his home of Mogadishu, Somalia.

And while he has worked tirelessly to spread his story, in person he’s shy and reserved. Abdul quietly sat through a long photo shoot, pausing only to answer questions for an interview.

Want to read more about Abdul?

Check out “One Way Out” on page 14.

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Editor-in-Chief Jen Michalski

Marquette Journal Managing Editor Alexandra Engler Art Director Dylan Huebner Departments Editor Allie Zahn Assistant Editors Features: Kevin Griffin College Life: Sarah Butler Wellness: Heather Ronaldson Culture: Emily Pettinger Style: Katie Harris Multimedia Producer Crystal Schreiner Writers Jennifer Zahn Joe Carey Willy Christensen Katie Phillips Kendra Carruthers Eva Sotomayor Brynne Ramella Alexandra Whittaker Cassidy Wilson Sean Mahon Le’Ashia McDaniels Joe Kaiser Designers A. Martina Ibanez-Baldor Rob Gebelhoff Photographers Alex Alvarez Andrea Bartley Anna Trela Rebecca French A. Martina Ibanez-Baldor

Contributors Advertising Director Courtney Johnson Publication Adviser Dr. Stephen Byers Business Manager Kimberly Zawada Magazine Consultants Kurt Chandler Dr. Ana Garner Dr. Pamela Nettleton Dean, College of Communication Dr. Lori Bergen Technical Director Michael Andre SMI Director Kaellen Hessel

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editor’s note This editor’s note almost didn’t exist. I wasn’t going to write it until after I finished writing my feature story for this issue. And that was at 3 a.m. the day before pages were due to the printer. Needless to say, I was a bit worried. And so was Dylan, the Marquette Journal’s art director.

Here’s the story behind the story.

In November, I had the not-so-genius idea to assign myself a large feature for February’s issue, thinking I’d have all winter break to write it. One of my staff writers alerted me about a freshman student named Abdulkarim Jimale, who supposedly had an interesting life story. Cool, I thought, I’d write a simple profile and that’d be that.

But after researching Abdul and perusing his written work on various news websites, I realized this feature story would be something much larger than a 500-word profile.

After contacting Abdul, we met for our first interview in Marquette Place. An hour of talking later, I returned home with two pages of typed notes. I spent the next few hours reeling over what I had just heard.

Guns. Jungle. Death threats. I was ready to write what was going to be my most important clip yet.

I was kidding myself. Ready I was not.

On top of class work and editing this issue of the Journal, I also felt the tremendous pressure to write a great feature. It’s the only thing I’ve been talking about for the past two months. Just ask my friends and family.

Listening to Abdul tell me about his life back in Somalia and his journey to the United States, I was in shock. His story gave me chills. And a few times, I found myself on the verge of tears. Eight-year-old

fighters with machine guns killed for no reason; “they killed for fun,” as Abdul said. I couldn’t believe this was Abdul’s life back in Mogadishu.

Over the course of two months, Abdul and I met five times, for a total of about seven hours of interviews. We’ve emailed, text messaged and talked on the phone.

Last minute questions, fact-checking and clarifications. He must be sick of me by now.

And then there were the revisions. Four of them. I’m so lucky to have had Dr. Pamela Nettleton’s editing help and advice from the get-go.

This story wouldn’t be what it is now without her guidance.

When I first started writing this story, I could only think of how great of a clip this would be for my portfolio, how happy I was that this was my feature. But after getting to know Abdul, and writing this piece, reality slapped me in the face. This wasn’t my story, this was Abdul’s story. I was just helping him to tell it.

Journalists don’t write stories for themselves. As happy as we can be with our stories, once-in-a-lifetime interviews and great quotes… it’s never about us. As I learned in my Journalism Practicum class freshman year, journalism’s first loyalty is to its citizens. Telling stories, informing and promoting awareness.

From then on, though stressed and overwhelmed, I continued revising, asking questions, writing and doing my best to portray Abdul’s experience.

So, thank you Abdul, for putting up with me, opening up and allowing me the honor to tell your story.

—JM

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COLLEGE LIFE

$teals, Deals and Discounts

By Le’Ashia McDaniels

College students are always looking for ways to save money; Marquette students are no exception. Whether you’re looking for something to do on or off campus, there are plenty of ways to save a few bucks. A quick flash of your student ID opens up a whole new world of deals and discounts. From dining and shopping to local museums, Milwaukee is more wallet-friendly than you may think.

Dining

Travel

Looking to fill up your fridge? Sam’s Club’s $40 collegiate annual membership, which comes with a $15 gift card, is perfect for a hungry student.

Or, sign up for a Roundy’s rewards card and save money on Pick ‘n Save groceries. Cousins Subs on 16th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, offers students 10 percent off their entire purchase. Students also get a large one topping pizza from Papa John’s for $8. Downtown, John Hawk’s Pub gives students 20 percent off food and drink bills. Eat up! Drink up!

Homesick or just looking for adventure? Greyhound gives students 20 percent off walk-up fares. With the purchase of a $20 student advantage card, students get 15 percent off rail fares.

For the longer journey, AirTran offers students standby, one-way flight rates ranging from $49 to $99.

Museums Paintings, sculptures and artifacts, oh my! The Milwaukee Public Museum is $11 for general admission with a college ID and $7 for IMAX movie admission. For those interested in attending the Milwaukee Art Museum, all inclusive entry is $12 for students. Or just wait until the first Thursday of every month, when the Milwaukee Art Museum is free for everyone.

Theater

Shopping

Lights, camera, action! The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts offers student discounts that vary depending on the show. Students can get opera tickets for $15, or ballet tickets for 50 percent off. AMC Mayfair, located on Mayfair Road, gives students $3 off the usual admission price of $10 on “Student Day” every Thursday evening.

Try Marquette’s Varsity Theatre for $2 movies on Friday and Saturday nights. The Helfaer Theater also offers student prices for its plays.

If you need some new kicks, Foot Locker offers students $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. The shopping continues at J.Crew and Rugby where students can get 15 percent off their entire purchase. Need office supplies?

Office Depot will help you out with 10 percent off your entire purchase. And even if you can’t get to a store, but need to stock up on the essentials, Target.com offers a 10 percent discount on online orders.

For the professor...

Students aren’t the only ones with school discounts. Professors can get the same – sometimes better – deals . Clothing stores J. Crew and the Limited both offer 15 percent to all teachers, and arts and crafts giant Michaels offers the same deal on its wares. Perhaps one of the best deals a professor can get is at Apple’s education store. Depending on the purchase, a professor can save up to $200 on a new computer!

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WE

FOUND L VE

Meet four alumni couples who fell head over heels at Marquette

By Heather Ronaldson

Bob & Joy Kuchler Class of ‘61

Joy Hansen was the only female in her freshman chemistry class. There, she met Bob Kuchler. He thought she was goofy for being in an all-male business college. She thought he was cute. After Bob asked Joy, a Theta Phi Alpha, to his Delta Sigma Phi fraternity event, the two were inseparable. “I knew it was getting serious when he would spend a dime to get me a Pepsi,” Joy said. She used to live in O’Donnell Hall, where women had an 11 p.m. curfew and strict house rules. “A lot of rules were handy to have if you were not crazy about a date,” Joy said. But Bob fulfilled her dating criteria of handsome, polite and Catholic. The two dated until graduation and then married. The Kuchlers have four children and live in Beverly, Ill. On Aug. 15, 2011 they celebrated their 50th anniversary.

PHOTO COURTESY JOY KUCHLER

Bob, 72, majored in business and Joy, 72, majored in history and elementary education. Both are retired.

Mark & Deann Kuchler Class of ‘87

Lost in the hubbub of block parties, beer and bars, Mark and Deann — two students who never expected to meet their future spouse at Marquette University — found love. But in the mid-1980s, formal dates were a rarity.

According to Deann, the dating scene involved groups of friends going to local pubs, like the Avalanche,"The ‘Lanche," on 15th and Wells streets. There, Mark (whose parents also met at Marquette) and Deann reconnected their junior year, after meeting through Mark’s friend, who Deann used to date. “The joke is that I dated three of Mark’s friends before dating him,” Deann said. Mark asked Deann’s parents for her hand in marriage after she followed him to Chicago, where he attended law school at Loyola University Chicago. The Kuchlers were married in 1993. They now have four children and live in La Grange, Ill.

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PHOTO BY ALEX ALVAREZ

Mark, 46, majored in accounting and is a law partner at Ronaldson & Kuchler, L.L.C. Deann, 46, majored in education and is a reading specialist in the La Grange public school system.

COLLEGE LIFE

Bernie & Kathleen Hudec

PHOTO COURTESY HUDEC FAMILY

Class of ‘82

Bernie, 52, majored in marketing and currently works as a regional sales manager at Osram Opto Semiconductors. Kathleen, 51, majored in finance and works for Bank of America leasing in the global vendor division. Both work in Chicago.

In Marquette tradition, Kathleen Toomey and Bernie Hudec went to Real Chili with friends, The Mug Rack in the Union (a popular pub and sandwich joint), Friday afternoon mass at St. Joan of Arc Chapel, and Angelo’s Pizza, where they had their first date over a slice of pie. Bernie asked Kathleen out their sophomore year, after an accounting final. In fact, Bernie included Betsy Darr, their accounting professor, in the toast of their wedding. “If not for her, we wouldn’t have met,” Kathleen said. Kathleen and Bernie currently live in Mount Prospect, Ill., where they raise two daughters with the same dating values they saw in each other: respect, goodness to others and religion. The two still visit Real Chili and Joan of Arc Chapel. Kathleen and Bernie celebrated their 27th anniversary on Oct. 6 , 2011.

Ted & Marybeth Jacobson

PHOTO BY REBECCA REBHOLZ

Class of ‘80, ‘81

Ted, 53, majored in journalism. He works at Northwestern Mutual in Wisconsin in the corporate communication department. Marybeth, 52, majored in German and journalism. She freelances for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Standing in front of Germany’s Rhine River, Ted pitched a line to Marybeth: “So, I hear you know Pat Counsell?” The two shared this mutual friend, but didn’t meet until a Marquette study abroad program in the summer of 1979. Whether it was the romance of Europe, or their morning walks to class, Marybeth and Ted hit it off. “We got acquainted right away in a bubble,” Marybeth said. “We didn’t have to deal with things on campus or at home.” Right before Marybeth graduated, Ted proposed in front of St. Joan of Arc Chapel. “I thought it’d be neat to propose to her somewhere on campus,” Ted said. “I wanted a place that I would remember.” The two were married by Steve Lampe, their teaching assistant from Germany, in the spring of 1982. Marybeth and Ted live in Wauwatosa with their son and daughter and will celebrate their 30th anniversary in May.

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Being bilingual is more than just a resume builder

By Willy Christensen Before his junior year of high school, Blake Brigman only spoke one language.

It was after a bout of summer boredom that he began teaching himself Italian, and then French, then Spanish, and currently, Mandarin Chinese.

Now a senior in the College of Business Administration, Brigman’s passion for language is as strong as ever.

“I thought I was one of those people who couldn’t learn a language,” Brigman said. “But I still to this day remember the first word in Italian I learned — il cane, the dog. From that word I was captivated. It was a sudden hunger for more.”

Unlike Brigman, most Americans — roughly 80 percent according to the U.S. Census Bureau ­— speak only one language. Julia Paulk, assistant professor of Spanish at Marquette, says that’s a major issue.

“In order for countries to get along we need to be able to communicate. We need to be able to reach out to people in their language and not expect them to accommodate us in ours. It opens up the world of ideas,” Paulk said.

Communication breeds commerce, and with more businesses in more markets than ever before, foreign languages are an increasingly valuable asset to job seekers.

Paulk, who teaches a Spanish for the professions class at Marquette, believes the

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American approach to language education needs improvement.

“It is something we need to work on,” Paulk said. “I think we need to start (educating) younger in life, and I think we don’t take it far enough in the universities either.”

Research from the Center for Applied Linguistics found that most American students don’t start learning a foreign language until age 14, while many countries in Europe have required foreign language study at the elementary level.

The Rev. Jeffrey LaBelle, assistant professor in the College of Education, says that starting early is crucial to get more students speaking more languages, citing research that shows bilingual students outperform peers in reading comprehension and conceptual ability.

But even with the obvious benefits, language education still isn’t as heavily emphasized in the U.S. as it is elsewhere. In Europe, for instance, 50 percent of people over age 15 can hold a conversation in a second language, with less than 20 percent of Americans who can speak more than one language.

LaBelle says the reason this gap in language education exists could be attributed to the status of English as a global language, as well as “a general attitude among many U.S. citizens that anything foreign should be questioned,” LaBelle said.

For foreign and non-native English speaking students, however, the importance of language is a little more pronounced. Samah Ali, an international student who studied at Marquette last fall, is a native English speaker, despite being born in the Philippines and a resident of the Arabic speaking country of Bahrain.

Ali attended an English school, and at home she speaks Arabic and English between her

PHOTOS BY REBECCA FRENCH

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parents.

“The schools were English-based, you don’t even think about it; it’s all in English. You learn Arabic because it’s integrated there just by speaking with people,” Ali said.

While Ali agrees her language skills will help her land a job after finishing school, the most important thing language gives her is a connection to her family, which is why she hopes to one day learn Tagalog, the Filipino language her mother’s side of the family speaks.

Daniela Castillo-Perez, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, believes languages keep her connected to her past. She was born in Guatemala and learned English as a second language.

“I love having the connection to my cultural roots,” Perez said. “The way I was immersed in American culture when I was young, it didn’t leave room to learn about my own cultural history. Knowing Spanish, I still have some of that.”

Beyond the cultural connection, knowledge of a foreign language is something that stands out on a job application, said Matt Myers, a career counselor in the Career Services Center.

“It shows you have that ability to connect with people,” Myers said. “And if you can showcase that you have that language ability, it can only help you.”

With his graduation fast approaching, Brigman is confident his language ability will remain an important part of his life throughout his career.

“I have an open road ahead, and many opportunities,” he said. “I greatly anticipate that my languages will be a crucial part of my career.”

STYLEPHILE

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

Between loads of homework, jobs and internships, that big date you’ve been looking forward to and an, ahem, exciting social life, finding time to learn all of the important style lessons may seem daunting. So,

By Katie Harris // Photos by AJ Trela let the Stylephile team teach you rules of what (or what not) to wear.

Don’t

THE NIGHT OUT

Do

HIM:

What you wear to class is not appropriate for a night out.

Pairing a super casual hoodie with a plain T-shirt shows you just don’t care enough to take the extra five minutes to spruce up. Dingy sneakers and baggy jeans are definitely a no-go for the night out, so leave them at home where they belong.

HIM:

After your last Friday class, you decide to go out for a night on the town. Go from a day to a night ensemble with a sharp button down and the jeans you already have on. Or, change into a sleek pair of gray jeans.

Dress up the outfit with classier kicks, keeping a casual and approachable look.

HER:

A sexy, feminine look for going out does not have to include a mega miniskirt. When you want to look good for a night on the town, make sure that you can bend over without mooning the entire bar and that you can last longer than an hour in your flashy heels.

HER:

Keep it sexy and classy with black skinny jeans topped off with sharp pumps. Let yourself sparkle with a playful top that gives the outfit a splash of color. Leaving your hair down and natural makes getting ready quick and easy, while softening your look.

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Don’t

THE DATE NIGHT

HIM:

Avoid distracting colors that risk burning your date’s corneas.

Polos can be an option for date night, but wear one in a neutral tone (this does not mean pink, bro). Jeans can be comfortable and appropriate, but be sure to wear ones that have a higher quality or clean-looking wash rather than your everyday blues.

HER:

Stay away from wearing something too form-fitting or short.

Leave a bit to the imagination when you choose what you are going to wear for date night. Plus, more coverage will help you avoid constant readjustments while you’re out.

Do

HIM:

On date night, think polished and approachable. Roll up the sleeves of a light colored button down and pair it with some clean-cut jeans. You will be more comfortable while maintaining a sophisticated evening look. Make sure your shoes are scuff-free, and don’t forget about cologne.

HER:

Every girl wants to stand out when she is on a date. Change up the look from your typical nightlife outfit by using softer tones and colors.

Remember that subtle details can make a difference. When wearing a simple dress, spice it up with some accessories. If you go for a more daring ensemble, keep jewelry and shoes dainty and simple.

THE INTERNSHIP HIM:

Don’t wear jeans. No matter how chummy you think you are with your boss, this can only make you look unprofessional. You want people to take you seriously, so unroll those sleeves, iron those pants and leave the boat shoes at home.

Do dress the part. Guys don’t have a lot of options for office wear, but a few accents can help. Swap that white collared shirt for a bold button down, and classic ties that will impress your boss.

HER:

Don’t 10

Do

Don’t wear that black miniskirt. Even if you can rock it, it’s just not a work-appropriate item. Covering up your shoulders with a blazer won’t hide the fact you’re showing too much leg. If you’re not sure if your skirt is too short for work, be on the safe side and wear pants.

Do mix it up. Women have a lot of choices for professional attire, from blazers to blouses and slacks to skirts. Switch up the colors because the traditional black, white and gray can easily get old.

Add bold colors to what would be an otherwise neutral color scheme like this green blouse paired with a black pencil skirt.

STYLEPHILE

THE SCHOOL DAY HIM:

Don’t look like you’re going to the gym. You might have taken the time this morning to shower and bathe, but with a grungy T-shirt and some baggy sweatpants, no one is going to be able to tell.

Do keep it simple. You don’t need a three-piece suit to look good in lecture, but putting in a little extra effort in the morning will impress your classmates. Choose jeans that fit you well — don’t bother with hipster-skinny or extreme baggy jeans.

HER: Don’t be a cliché. We love to make fun of the “uggs-legging-T-shirt” combo, but every morning we still put it on. Save the yoga pants for yoga class. We all want to be comfortable, but you can still look good while doing it.

Do stay natural. Classy and casual don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Skinny jeans are flattering for almost everyone, and with all the colors, patterns and styles, you’re sure to find one that fits your look. Pair some with your favorite cardigan and a comfy scarf.

Don’t

Do

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ROAD

TRIP MILWAUKEE ››› TORONTO

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By Brynne Ramella // Illustrations by Dylan Huebner There's always something to do in Milwaukee, but come spring break, it may be time for a change of scenery. Instead of the cliché, over-priced beach vacation, try packing up your car, gathering some friends and doing something a little different. How about breathing in the mountain air of Denver, experiencing the southern hospitality of Dallas, or visiting our northern neighbors in Toronto?

Instead of driving straight to your chosen destination, try exploring some great stops on the way.

Hot Doug’s Chicago, Ill.

Stop for a lunch break at this famous hot dog joint. You can even download the restaurant’s theme song from iTunes before you stop by.

Time*: 1 hr., 39 min.

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American Museum of Magic Marshall, Mich.

Estimated distance: 611 miles Estimated time: 11 hrs., 41 min.

MILWAUKEE ››› DENVER

Explore the museum’s half-million pieces of magic memorabilia.

The collection includes unique props and magic related books.

Lodging: Stay the night at the Holiday Inn Express (17252 Sam Hill Dr.)

Time: 2 hrs., 6 min.

Chesterton, Ind.

It may be too cold to swim in March, but you can still climb one of the park’s sand dunes. Check out the hiking trails, as well.

Time: 1 hr., 6 min.

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Scream’s Ice Cream

Hell, Mich.

This ice cream parlor, featured on “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America” and the Travel Channel, has been considered one of the top three ice cream parlors in the country. Along with ice cream, it features yearround Halloween shopping.

Time: 1 hr., 15 min.

WELCOME TO

TORONTO!

Canada’s most populated city is always bustling with activity. Be sure to check out one of its most popular attractions — Niagara Falls.

Or, climb up the CN tower for a breathtaking view of the city. Visit the Royal Ontario Museum, with the Stair of Wonders — a staircase that features more than 1,000 artifacts along its edges. Sports fans, take a gander at the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Lodging: stay at the Clarion Hotel & Suites Selby (592 Sherbourne St.)

Time: 5 hrs., 35 min.

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Field of Dreams Dyersville, Iowa

If you build it, they will come... and they have for over 20 years.

Check out the field built for the 1988 film, “Field of Dreams.”

You can see this ghost-inhabited baseball diamond free of charge.

Time: 3 hrs., 34 min.

4 Estimated distance: 1,260 miles Estimated time: 22 hrs., 12 min.

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Indiana Dunes State Park

Oz Museum

Wamego, Kan.

Somewhere over the rainbow, you can live the magic of the classic children’s book and movie: “The Wizard of Oz.” The Museum is stuffed with over 2,000 collectibles dating back over 100 years.

Admission costs $7.

Time: 2 hrs., 53 min.

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Ax Murder House

Villisca, Iowa

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World’s Largest Time Capsule

100 years ago, an unidentified man snuck into Josiah Moore’s house and murdered his family.

Now infamous for the murders, the Moore house holds haunted tours. For about $67 per person for a group of six, guests can even spend the night.

Seward, Neb.

Time: 5 hrs., 10 min.

Time: 2 hrs., 30 min.

Harold Keith Davisson, local celebrity, wanted his grandchildren to understand what life was like back in 1975. So, he filled his 45-ton vault with items ranging from bikini bottoms to a Chevy Vega. The vault opens in 2025.

WELCOME TO DENVER!

Embrace the Rocky Mountain air and enjoy all that Denver has to offer. If you have the taste for a little adventure, try one of Denver’s whitewater rafting at locations like the Arkansas River or Clear Creek River. Catch the tail end of skiing season and check out Echo Mountain Ski Resort, located 40 minutes outside Denver in Idaho Springs. Take a trip to one of the surrounding small mountain towns and tool around in the distinctive shopping districts. Lodging: A mile away from downtown Denver, try staying at the Hotel VQ.

Time: 8 hrs., 5 min. *ESTIMATED TIME FROM LAST STOP

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COLLEGE LIFE

TAKE 5.

MILWAUKEE ››› DALLAS

Plans stressing you out? Let the Journal help.

5 Songs For Your Playlist (Milwaukee to Toronto)

1. “This City” by Patrick Stump

Listen to the former Fall Out Boy frontman sing about his hometown of Chicago while you pass through.

2. “Beat It” by Michael Jackson

Be sure to play this hit from Jackson’s “Thriller” album while driving through his hometown of Gary.

3. “Lose Yourself” by Eminem Estimated distance: 1,070 miles Estimated time: 21 hrs., 12 min.

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Lincoln Museum Springfield, Ill.

Just because it's spring break doesn't mean that there isn't time to learn. Squeeze in a history lesson about Honest Abe in the Lincoln Museum. After the long drive here, you’ll want to refuel at the local Maid-Rite diner with some of its famous sloppy joes.

Time: 5 hrs.

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Graceland

Memphis, Tenn.

Pay your respects to the “King” and visit the mansion where he resided. Enjoy a self-guided audio tour with commentary by Elvis and his daughter Lisa Marie, with stops including the famous Jungle Room.

Time: 5 hrs., 40 min.

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Albino Squirrels Olney, Ill.

Catch a glimpse of these little red-eyed critters in the southern Illinois town. The town acts as a safe haven for the squirrels. Can’t get enough squirrels? Try staying the night in Olney’s Squirrel Cage Bed and Breakfast.

Time: 3 hrs.

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Peabody Hotel Little Rock, Ark.

You don’t have to be a guest to attend the hotel’s Duck March, an almost 70-year-old tradition. Twice a day a red carpet is rolled out in the hotel’s lobby and The Peabody Little Rock ducks waddle their way past guests and visitors.

Time: 2 hrs., 24 min.

WELCOME TO DALLAS!

Welcome to the “Big D,” where there is something for everyone to enjoy. Spend a day shopping in the West End Historic District or check out a band at the trendy Deep Ellum district. If you’re looking for something a little faster paced, check out a Dallas Cowboys football game or a rodeo. But, whatever you do, make sure to try some famous Texas barbecue from Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse before you leave. For a nice stay, try the Hotel Indigo located in downtown Dallas.

Time: 5 hrs., 8 min.

Eminem made it big in Detroit, so his mega-hit is only appropriate to play while driving through Michigan.

4. “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC No explanation needed.

5. “I’m Gonna Getcha Good!” by Shania Twain

When crossing over the Canadian border, crank up this hit by the Canadian country crooner.

5 Ways to Save Money on a Road Trip 1.

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Fill up your tank at a truck stop — it is usually cheaper than regular gas stations.

Avoid the drive-thru and pack some food in a cooler.

Stay at cheap hotels. There is no need for luxury when you are on the road.

Find an app on your phone that shows traffic. If you are able to avoid heavy traffic, it will minimize frequent stopping and going.

Use gasbuddy.com to find the cheapest gas stations in the area.

Five Games to Play in the Car 1. The License Plate Game

Scan the highway for any out-of-state license plate. Each time you spot a new license plate, you are allowed to give the person next to you a friendly tap on the arm.

2. The Alphabet Game

Starting with the letter “A,” each player must find an object outside the car that starts with that letter. The first person to make it through the alphabet wins.

3. Howdy Doody Name Game

Whoever starts the game says the first and last name of a famous person that everyone in the car knows. The next person must come up with a name that starts with the last letter of the previously mentioned person’s last name. The game ends when someone cannot come up with a name.

4. Twenty Questions

One person thinks of an object, person or place. Each of the other players in the game get 20 questions to ask in order to figure out what the mystery object is.

5. Counting Cows

The object of this game is to count more cows on the side of the road than your opponents. Different variations can be added to this game, like time limits, passing a semi could cause you to lose all your points, etc.

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ONE WAY OUT Abdulkarim Jimale grew up in a dead place.

Escaping was the only way to survive.

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By Jen Michalski Photos by Andrea Bartley

JIMALE Mogadishu, Somalia June 2006 That afternoon was like any other.

16-year-old Abdulkarim Jimale and his friends met at the abandoned Mogadishu International Airport for their usual pick-up game of soccer.

The cement expanse was smooth and barren.

As a forward for Team Baangariyo, it was Jimale’s job to get the ball into the goal, a space designated by two large stones. They played for three hours, the ball skidding over faded white paint lines, past large heaps of what used to be terminals.

The boys had 15 minutes to spare to get from the airport to the local mosque for evening prayer. Traveling on foot, they were making good time. That is, until a group of seven or eight Al-Shabaab militants, the oldest maybe 12 or 13 years old, stopped them at a roadblock.

AK-47s loaded and ready, the militants asked the boys where they were going. To the mosque, said Jimale. But the militants didn’t like that answer. Just for the hell of it, they gave the boys two options: get down on the road and pray or… get a bullet in their heads.

With Russian revolvers aimed, Jimale and his friends said their evening prayer at the roadblock and continued home. They escaped death that day, but that didn’t mean much in Mogadishu, where death was not a question of if.

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Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia, a neighbor of Ethiopia and Kenya in the Horn of Africa. Located on the edge of the Indian Ocean, Mogadishu has long stretches of beaches curled along vivid blue water. It’s a paradise.

Or at least, it used to be. Jimale says there were once so many tourists that Mogadishu was called “Little Europe.” But now, “it’s a vacation in doomsday,” he says.

In 1991, after the ousting of president Siad Barre, Somalia’s government collapsed and the Somali Civil War ensued. Militias engaged in a perpetual fight for power, a fight dominated by the militant Islamist organization, Islamic Courts Union. It resisted Somalia’s Transitional Federal Parliament, a new government attempting to restore order. The ICU eventually splintered into various extremist groups, including the radical, Islamist group, Al-Shabaab, in 2007.

“Al-Shabaab” means “the youth,” and it’s literal: fighters in the militant group are as young as eight years old. They dress in baggy olive green or brown tunics, capris that slouch

at the shins, black closed-toe sandals, and a headscarf wrapped over the face, leaving only a small sliver open for the eyes. Just enough see the target. And a gun. Always a gun.

With numbers close to 15,000, they’ve waged reckless violence, and acquired increasing levels of power, leaving Mogadishu in utter anarchy.

The ongoing Civil War has only been part of Somalia’s many significant challenges over the last decade. Somali pirates have violently attacked foreign vessels and impeded international shipping. Drought, disease and famine have ravaged the small nation of about 10 million, killing hundreds of thousands since 1991.

Last year, over a mere 90 days, 29,000 Somali children perished from hunger.

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Jimale was born in Mogadishu on Dec. 29, 1989, as his nation’s government teetered on the brink of collapse. He’s one of what other Somalis call the “unlucky people” — Somalis who have never seen a government, legislation or stability. They are the young adults raised in a chaotic abyss. Jimale has only seen one rule in Somalia — the rule of guns.

His divorced parents abandoned him when he was fourth months old. He was raised by his sister, Shamsa, and her husband, both in their thirties. For a time, Jimale thought they were his parents. Jimale says it’s fairly common for youth to not have relations with their parents, some of whom died in Civil War fighting or are still missing.

During the week, Jimale went to Islamic school in the morning and a private academic school in the afternoon. After, he played with friends at the beach or the desolate airport grounds, the warm evening air punctuated by the distant rattling of militants’ pick-up trucks and ear-splitting eruptions from Kalashnikovs.

Sometimes the Al-Shabaab shot machine guns up into the air for the sheer thrill of the

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machine gun and AK-47, between a gun fired into the air and a gun fired into a person.

Jimale witnessed murder and mayhem daily. It was as common as having coffee, he says. An every day thing. Young militants carried small grenades in their hands the way other kids their age carried cell phones.

Disabled grenades became soccer balls, the AlShabaab kicking the small explosives along the ground with their feet.

Tired of hunger pains, Jimale’s friends, boys he grew up with, joined Al-Shabaab. “Yesterday he was your friend. Today he’s not your friend,” Jimale says.

In Al-Shabaab, you get food, a cell phone, money — $50 a month, plus $35 commission for successful murder missions. Once you’re in, there’s no getting out.

Jimale could have joined the gangs, too, but his teachers and sister told him to stay in school. They educated him about Al-Shabaab and the conflicts surrounding the Civil War. Jimale blames a lack of awareness for so many youth picking up a gun. “If you know what’s going on, you will not join (the militia),” he says.

At 16, Jimale began working at Al Arabiya, an Arabic television news channel he describes as second only to Al Jazeera. There, he helped fix computers, eventually moving on to videotaping press conferences and working with the cameras.

In August 2007, two Mogadishu journalists, friends of Jimale, were killed. He was at the restaurant with them when it happened.

Jimale says that once Al-Shabaab started killing the media, it meant they were killing everyone.

He decided to leave Mogadishu for central Somalia, where Al-Shabaab forces were less of a threat. Every week he moved between two provinces — Beledweyne and Guriel — staying at hotels paid for by Al Arabiya and taking photos for corresponding Al Arabiya news stories.

In March 2008, seven months into selfimposed exile, Jimale received a call from a former classmate and current Al-Shabaab militant. He told Jimale to get out of Somalia, or Al-Shabaab would kill him.

It was his last chance.

“THEY’RE NOT KILLING

FOR A REASON

THEY KILL FOR FUN.” sound. Sometimes the gunman was ten years old, carelessly shooting at buildings, cars and people.

“They’re not killing for a reason,” Jimale says. “They kill for fun.”

A gun makes a certain sound when its bullet hits someone. A quick pop, a dense echo and a muffled thump. By the age of eight, Jimale could hear the difference between a pistol,

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Jimale, then 18, packed up his student ID, high school diploma, a thermos of water, crackers and $250 gifted from Al Arabiya. “If you take other things, they’re [the militia] going to think you’re leaving,” he says. And that would be bad.

Al Arabiya coworkers were the only people who knew he was leaving. They were the only ones he could trust. They’d connect him with help in cities and villages along his journey.

Jimale was headed more than 700 miles

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He met no lions, although he says he would have preferred being eaten to being jailed, beaten and murdered by Al-Shabaab.

At the Kenyan border, he handed over the money from the television company to the border official. For the $250 entry fee, the official agreed to no questions asked about Jimale’s origin or destination. After taking a bus for the final stretch of his journey, Jimale finally arrived in Nairobi.

He could barely recognize himself. He was 112 pounds at the start of his journey, and 95 pounds at the end. His body was encrusted with dirt and sand; his clothes dusty and disheveled.

Nairobi, Kenya

Jimale couldn’t take much when fled Somalia, but he did make sure to bring his high school diploma.

away to Nairobi, where he’d stay with former Somali classmates who had also fled Mogadishu.

Jimale took the battery out of his cell phone, so there’d be no signal. No way to trace his location.

He had heard about the journey to Nairobi, heard how rough and dangerous it was.

About the scorching sun and oppressive heat.

The wild animals. The coarse, sandy footpaths.

The chance of running into militia. He had heard about a guy who was eaten by a lion.

To avoid the militia, Jimale took the back route, a southwest journey through the jungle.

A direct trip would’ve taken 12 hours. Jimale’s trip took four days.

On the way, Jimale stopped at villages

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and cities for only an hour or less. Al Arabiya put him in contact with clan elders who fed him a meal of rice or meat, and got him a safe car ride out of town.

He walked up to eight hours at a time, with no map or clear directions. If he had to turn left or right, he always chose right. Kenya was to the right. The left led back to Al-Shabaab territory, back into the hands of those bulletspitting machine monsters.

The jungle greenery was dense and the sun merciless. Jimale rationed his crackers into miniscule portions. His drinking water was warm, and he rationed that, too. When Jimale did rest, it was only for a few hours, among jungle noises and crawling insects under lowhanging branches.

Exhausted from his trip, Jimale felt an overwhelming sense of relief. He felt safe.

Finally. “I can’t forget that day,” he says.

Jimale met his friends in the Nairobi suburb of Eastleigh, an area predominately inhabited by Somali immigrants. Kenya historically shelters Somali refugees. The two countries are like brothers, Jimale says.

Jimale shared a room in a three-bedroom apartment with four roommates. To support himself, he worked at clothing and textile shops. In June, he enrolled in a yearlong English language program at Kenya Institute of Professional Studies. In July 2009, Jimale began studies at the East Africa School of Media Studies where he planned to take classes for two years. His Somali friends helped pay his tuition with money from relatives in Europe.

As a class requirement, Jimale had to get media experience, so in early 2010, the 20-yearold began work for Free Speech Radio News, an American radio station based in Oregon.

He sent them three or four radio clips a week with news from Somalia, Kenya and Uganda.

Jimale eventually began freelancing for Before It’s News, a news website based in California, and Islam Online. Between those gigs and his textile jobs, he had enough money to pay for school.

For Islam Online, Jimale had to occasionally return home to Mogadishu to take photos of Somalis for the website’s human-interest stories. He returned in 2009 and 2010, staying for one or two weeks at a time, with a friend near the airport. He wasn’t scared, he says. He knew where he was going, how to get around and what parts of the city were safe. Though he missed Mogadishu, Jimale still wanted to finish his degree in Kenya.

In the spring of 2010, during the midst of his studies, Jimale received a call saying he had been selected by the U.S. Embassy to Somalia to be part of the U.S. International Visitor Leadership Program. The embassy had seen his work on Islam Online. Designed to build better relations and understanding between nations, the program brings emerging foreign leaders

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This road led to the airport where Jimale and his friends played soccer after school.

of all ages and backgrounds to the U.S. for one month of training in a given area of interest.

Jimale arrived in the U.S. on Oct. 23, 2010, with his passport and a visa good for a few months. His program group included 150 journalists of all ages from all over the world.

After nine days of training in Washington D.C., the group traveled to the University of South Florida in Tampa for a week of conferences, then to Seattle the following week and New York City for the final week.

Jimale expected Americans to be hostile toward him because of his Muslim faith, but was pleasantly surprised when he was welcomed. A hotel worker in Washington D.C. gave Jimale information on local Muslim prayer times, and offered to bring him to the mosque whenever he wanted.

After the program, Jimale traveled across the country, visiting cities and meeting up with old friends who had relocated from Somalia. Many Somalis have moved to cities in the U.S. — Minneapolis has the largest population with around 32,000 Somalis. Jimale says all the Somalis in the U.S. help each other, providing food, shelter and financial support.

Even if Jimale doesn’t know a Somali in a certain city, he likely knows someone who does. In turn, Jimale shelters Somalis who visit his new town of Milwaukee.

Now 22, Jimale continues to report for Before It’s News and Free Speech Radio News, sending in stories three or four times a week.

After his visa expired, Jimale acquired his I-94, allowing him to stay in the country indefinitely.

While Jimale’s original plan was to return to Kenya to finish the two-year program at the East Africa School of Media Studies, a meeting in Michigan with a law professor at

University of Detroit Mercy, changed his mind.

In that conversation, he first heard the words “Marquette” and “Milwaukee.” After reading Jimale’s writing clips, the professor encouraged Jimale to apply to Marquette’s Diederich College of Communication, saying it was well worth staying in the U.S. to get his degree here. In spring of 2011, Jimale was accepted to Marquette University’s Class of 2015.

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Jimale arrived on Marquette’s campus in August 2011, having never before seen Milwaukee. A scholarship and financial aid cover his tuition. His paychecks from Before It’s News and Free Speech Radio News pay for housing and essentials. He reports on African refugees in the Midwest, interviewing them on the phone and telling their stories.

Marquette wasn’t an easy transition for Jimale. He had trouble with homework assignments and didn’t know how to use D2L. But with the help of professors and friends, Jimale has learned a lot, he says. Being able to understand the Christian community and interact with other cultures will make a difference in his journalism.

Half a world away from Somalia, Jimale’s writing and outcries against Al-Shabaab are heard back home. Militants in Mogadishu send Jimale death threats by email and cell phone.

From Africa, they can hire American Somali gangs to do it. “You are infidel and left your religion, I swear on God who created my soul, you will die in bad situation, you will die as infidel, soon we will send our Mujaheddin brothers in America to kill you.”

To this Dec. 6, 2011 Facebook message from a former classmate, Jimale says, “Come

and kill me.” He says he’s not frightened. AlShabaab would’ve killed him already if they wanted to.

The day after he receives his Marquette diploma, Jimale is getting on a plane back to Somalia. He wants to start his own radio station — one of the few forms of media left in the country. Over the last ten years, Al-Shabaab has shut down most of the newspapers, but it’s impossible to shut down all the radio stations, says Jimale.

He hopes to guide other youth away from violence and joining militias. Jimale says the only education most militants have received is about how to fight. “If militias can persuade them to carry a gun, I can persuade them to carry a pen or book,” he says.

Jimale thinks that with a degree, it’s possible to make a difference in Mogadishu. “At that time I wasn’t able to help my people, but now, when I graduate, I’m able to do something,” he says.

Even if he only works for six months before the Al-Shabaab make good on their death threats, as long as he’s able to help the Somali youth for a little while, Jimale is OK with dying.

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In the midst of a bitter Milwaukee winter, Jimale longs for his home, the ocean, the sandy beaches, his family and his friends. “The best place to live is your home,” he says. “Nothing is better than home.”

Though the future of his country is uncertain, Jimale dreams of the old Somalia, where gun clatter isn’t background music for an afternoon game of soccer.

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What Would

AL

Do?

By Kevin Griffin // Photos courtesy of the Marquette University Archives

With charisma and class, Al McGuire won more games than any coach in Marquette men’s basketball history and in 1977 led his Warriors to the school’s only national championship victory.

In accordance with the testimonials of former players, coaches and friends, McGuire didn’t just win games, he put a small Jesuit school on the national map.

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MCGUIRE Al McGuire is in that class of celebrated sports figures who made a legacy out of not just winning, but speaking in a quotable tongue.

Sports fans are suckers for those guys. The quotables are the guys that give sports fans material, they give sports an identity, they provide platforms and language used in team’s rallying cries year after year.

But I would bet few of them are ever going to use a McGuire quote. McGuire quotes are of a different breed, so quirky and ambiguous, they don’t even have value for most sports fans, and understandably so. I can't imagine any sports fans telling their friends that “sports is a coffee break” (one of McGuire’s more straightforward quotes).

Everyone who knew McGuire understood that was the way he talked — in a trademarked lexicon of metaphor and color. His quirky tongue was his mode of operation. After his passing in 2001, The New York Times called him a “TV analyst and character.”

I have no real reason to be attracted to the guy other than he has garnered sainthood at my university and is no doubt the most celebrated coach in Marquette University basketball history. I always had a hunch that McGuire did more than just win. Wins can only get you so much recognition. McGuire has more than that.

Former standout guard Bo Ellis, who won a national championship under McGuire in 1977, said he remembers McGuire canceling practice a few times a year and making his players visit children in the children’s hospital on Wisconsin Avenue. I guess he did do more than win.

I wonder how many coaches today do things like that. I wonder how many coaches do things like that because they know McGuire did. It’s the reason Ellis made his Chicago State University players do the same every Christmas when he was head coach.

“Because Al always made us do it,” Ellis said. “So I knew it was the right thing to do.”

Those are the types of memories players have of McGuire: hardly ever what he did on the court, but always what he did off of it.

If you ask Tom Flynn what Marquette’s record was in 1964 (Al McGuire’s first season) he can tell you as if it just happened two months ago. He can tell you that Marquette beat Wisconsin twice. He can tell you they beat a ranked St. John's team and beat Loyola in overtime. He was the team captain after all.

Flynn was a junior when McGuire took the job as Marquette’s head coach.

“I remember right off the bat thinking that this is one of those guys where when you sit in a room with him, you are automatically attracted to him,” Flynn said. “He was just charismatic, but at the same time you always wondered what the heck he was thinking.”

It’s the exact dilemma that gripped Flynn in 1964 when McGuire stopped the team bus on its way to a road game in Iowa. McGuire

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Bo Ellis (left) and Earl Tatum (right) were two of McGuire's most prized recruits and some of Marquette basketball's brightest talents.

along with his players, stepped off the bus and posed to meet McGuire for breakfast. McGuire walked the rest of the way. was running late, so Tatum ate without him.

“We barely even made it to the game on “It still to this day is the biggest breaktime,” Flynn said. "We ran onto the court, and fast I ever had,” Tatum said. “Plate after plate we weren’t even ready.” and I was finishing up when Coach walked in.”

Finally, something Flynn can’t rememMcGuire introduced himself, sat down ber. in the booth across from Tatum, reached across “I don’t remember the final score. I just the table, and ate the scraps Tatum had left. know we lost,” he said.

Tatum can’t hold back laughter when he tells Flynn calls McGuire a bartender street the story. psychologist: the charisma of a bartender, with “It’s goofy and I don’t even want to know street smarts, who was all about the psycholwhat Bob Knight (then head coach at Indiana ogy of the game. Flynn said McGuire would who was recruiting Tatum) would have thought walk out before every game and give a good if he knew that was why I made my decision,” look up and down the opposing coach, seeing Tatum said. “But it was. I will never forget that how he could get an edge on his counterpart. and I will never forget just thinking ‘I really like “They would stand out there and chat, this guy.’”

“He was just just like a bartender and his customer,” It’s a story Tatum Flynn said. “And Al was always the tells to anyone who asks charismatic, bartender.” but at the same about McGuire, “because Earl Tatum was one of McGuire’s that’s the kind of guy he time you always was. It didn’t matter who prized recruits, a standout in his four years. In 1972, he was named high wondered what you were or what you school player of the year by the New the heck he was looked like. To him you York State Sportswriters Association, were always like family.” thinking.” he was a professional baseball and basAnd the value of ketball recruit, and his reason for playfamily is one that Tatum ing at Marquette is as unconventional as any. says he didn’t know until he met McGuire.

“Al McGuire ate off my plate,” Tatum “While I played for him and long after said. when I would talk to him, his first question was It was in the Holiday Inn’s hotel restaualways, ‘how’s the family?’ That’s when I realrant on Wisconsin Avenue. Tatum was supized how important family is,” Tatum said.

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“And those teams were family to me.”

Just like others who played for McGuire, Tatum is quick to admit that he owes a lot to his former coach.

“He taught me so much. He taught me how to be a better basketball player, he taught me how to be a better person,” Tatum said.

“And the thing I loved the most was that he knew how important it was for me to get my degree.”

Tatum said that was the goal with all of McGuire’s players: you learned to be a better person, and you got a degree. Winning basketball games was just part of the fun. Tatum doesn’t like to talk about the wins though. To him, it’s not that important and he never won the game that he wanted to the most. He was one year short.

Instead, it was Bo Ellis, another one of McGuire’s top-tier recruits, who led the 1977 team to a national championship. Like Tatum, Ellis didn’t forget the way McGuire stood out among the other college coaches vying for his talents as a high school senior.

From left: Al McGuire, Hank “Every coach was telling me how great of Raymonds, and Rick Majerus a basketball player I was, but McGuire was the sit sideline at a game. The trio only coach who said to me ‘the most important coached together for six years thing is that you get a degree from Marquette.’” before McGuire retired after the '76-'77 season.

Ellis would get his degree, while winning more games in a four-year span than any other Marquette basketball player. But McGuire Rick Majerus also admired McGuire’s taught Ellis that it wasn’t all about the wins. dedication to education. Majerus was an as“He was a philosopher more than he was a coach. Coaching was just his job, it wasn’t who sistant for McGuire from 1971 to 1977 and continued as an assistant and eventual head he was,” Ellis said. coach at Marquette after McGuire retired.

As a coach, after his playing days, Ellis “That was one of his big things; Al’s playsaid he took a lot of lessons from his years of ers always got degrees,” Majerus said. playing with McGuire.

Over the years, as Majerus worked as “As a coach, I pretty much did the same McGuire’s assistant, they developed a close things he did,” Ellis said. “Playing for Al, I realfriendship. The stories they have together could ized that coaching is all about the system, it’s fill a 300-page book. Majerus rolls one story all about life. Every time you coach, you are into the next. They all have that same oddness touching a kid’s life.” and authentic style that Ellis said he would talk on the phone “I think about Al all the McGuire was beloved for.

Majerus and with McGuire at least time. Every time I’m McGuire have called a once a week while Ellis faced with a big decision recruit at 3 a.m. from was the head coach at Real Chili. They once Chicago State. Despite as a head coach or just their players his struggles as a coach, as a person, I think about commanded to do leapfrogs during a Ellis would always look Al. I think about what Al practice before the NCAA forward to that call. Like tournament where 2,000 clockwork, the calls would would do.” spectators watched in conalways come in the mornfusion. And they vowed ing, before McGuire would to never recruit a player who has a lawn in his take blood transfusions to fight his leukemia. front yard.

“He was so weak at that time in his life, “Al always said he didn’t want those guys. he was dying,” Ellis said. “But he always found time to call me and see how I was doing. To give He liked the guys who grew up in the city, who grew up in the rough neighborhoods,” Majerus me advice.” said. “He always liked guys like that.”

As for the degree that McGuire promised Despite the sometimes absurd nature of Ellis when he was a senior in high school? Ellis their relationship, Majerus, now with 500 wins stayed all four years at Marquette instead of as a head coach, must have learned something. going pro early. He got his degree.

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“I owe a lot of that success to Al,” Majerus said. “He taught me about coaching. I got two degrees from Marquette and Al McGuire was no doubt one of the top three teachers I ever had.”

Majerus said he thinks a lot about his years at Marquette and his friendship with McGuire.

“I think about Al all the time,” Majerus said. “Every time I’m faced with a big decision as a head coach or just as a person, I think about Al. I think about what Al would do.”

In Majerus’s case, that meant going to Disneyland.

In November 2011, Majerus, now head coach of St. Louis University’s men’s basketball team, said an early season tournament in California offered each team the chance to go to Disneyland for the day.

“It’s a promotional thing, no matter where you are, you get a chance to take your team somewhere for the day,” Majerus said.

“And most coaches just look at it as a distraction.”

According to Majerus, all the teams but one turned down the Disneyland trip.

“I wanted my players to go to Disneyland,” Majerus said. “That’s all part of the deal.

That’s all part of growing up. There’s a lot to be said for having fun.”

Would Al have taken his team to Disneyland?

“No doubt,” Majerus said.

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Step inside the working lives of eight students.

By Katie Phillips and Alexandra Whittaker // Photos by Andrea Bartley

Lizzie Traudt

Graduate student, Student teacher at Krueger Parent and Child Care Center For graduate student Lizzie Traudt, the giggles and coos of the children in the child care center are music to her ears.

Traudt, who was a veteran babysitter before college, builds off of her experience by working as a student teacher in the infant room in the Krueger Parent and Child Care Center, an on-campus daycare for the children of Marquette faculty and students.

“I spend about two to three hours here for three days a week,” Traudt says. “Initially, I was actually assigned to work here as a service learning component of my developmental psychology class about five years ago as an undergraduate student. The child care center has connections to service learning programs on campus, and it really opened my eyes to this daycare for the first time.”

On a typical day at the child care center, Traudt sees about three to four infants while working, which ensures that each baby gets special care and treatment.

Her love of the job goes so deep, that if it came down to it, Traudt wouldn’t work for a penny.

“If I had to, I would do it for free,” she says. “When I came to college, I missed being around kids, and this is my opportunity to be around children again. It is the perfect job for me.”

Ben Fate

Sophomore, Residence Hall Association vice president for Campus Relations As acting vice president for Campus Relations for the Residence Hall Association, Ben Fate might not receive the benefits of a paid job. However, Fate takes on the leadership position for alternative reasons.

“A perk of working for RHA is that all the types of people who I work with are similar to me in that we really enjoy being student leaders and we like helping other people accomplish their goals,” Fate says. “But the job is a little bit more unpredictable.”

This unpredictability has not prevented Fate from pursuing a leadership position at Marquette. While co-chairing networking and marketing within RHA, which serves as a publicity committee, he’s able to meet with students as equally committed to leadership as he is.

“For RHA, I mostly work with student leaders who have chosen to be in RHA,” Fate says. “They all have different leadership styles, but in terms of their commitment, I think they’re probably more committed to what they do because it’s somewhat of a volunteer position.”

A part of Fate's commitment to RHA includes co-chairing the Lil' Sibs Weekend planning committee, which involves coordinating the events that take place in April, when siblings visit their Marquette brothers and sisters.

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Danielle MacKenna

Senior, LIMO driver

After going through extensive safety patrol training, a written exam and additional training, Danielle MacKenna has found her position as a Marquette LIMO driver extraordinarily satisfying.

“We’re like a family here, and everyone really gets to know each other,” MacKenna says. “It is a very positive environment to work in, and I love it, but it’s not for someone who is looking for something easy.”

Driving a LIMO requires a lot of skill and sharp multitasking abilities, which, according to MacKenna, can be a struggle to pick up initially.

“It can be difficult at first, but everyone is so helpful at SSP and the job is very enjoyable, but not overwhelming,” MacKenna says. “Since most of the driving takes place at night, LIMO driving is a great complement to my school schedule, which I appreciate.”

A crucial part of driving LIMOs around campus is interacting with students on campus, which MacKenna says is an enjoyable part of the job.

Russell Johnston

Sophomore, teaching assistant for ARSC labs Having taken the class last year, Russell Johnston felt that working as a teaching assistant for the Concepts in Modern Science labs would help him reach his goal of being a teacher.

“I’m in there, as a sophomore, leading a bunch of freshmen through the lab, and it’s such good practice,” he says.

As a teaching assistant, Johnston is in charge of running a weekly lab, as well as grading lab reports and answering questions that students have regarding the class. “All of the TAs do the lab the week before and then somewhat act as a go-between for the professors and [the students],” Johnston says.

Even though he took the class as a freshman, he says it's definitely not the same experience. “I view [the class] differently because you can kind of see the other side of things, what the teacher's thinking about when she's assigning all of this [work] and more of the reasoning behind everything,” Johnston says.

Caroline Mahon

Sophomore, Zumba instructor Who doesn’t like to party? For Caroline Mahon, the party happens every Tuesday and Thursday, when she works as a certified Zumba instructor at Marquette’s Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center. Zumba is a Latin-inspired aerobic dance workout that blends international and hip-hop music as a form of exercise.

“At first, classes were really hard,” Mahon says. “It’s much harder to teach than to take classes because everyone’s staring at you and if you’re not doing something, then everyone’s not doing something… so you just have to learn to keep moving.”

She first got involved in Zumba when her mother recommended that she take a class at a local community center. Her instructor for the class then advised that she become certified to teach her own class.

“At my training [class], they were like, ‘Your first class will not go well; you will mess up,’” Mahon says.

Now more comfortable with the class, Mahon is able to choreograph exciting new routines for her students by watching YouTube videos and listening to both hip-hop and Latin-inspired music.

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Maria Berthiaume

Freshman, assistant at Sports Rehabilitation Clinic Fetching ice packs and assisting in clean-ups may seem like busy work, but Maria Berthiaume finds it to be a rewarding experience.

“Depending on the injury, [the clinic] is for strengthening and for massaging out swelling to get [the injury] back to functional mobility after an injury of some sort,” Berthiaume says.

As a physical therapy major, Berthiaume hopes to someday work as an athletic trainer at an Olympics Training Center. That is why, as a freshman, she finds that assisting in physical therapy and athletic training services, such as strength training and rehabilitation, is a rewarding experience.

“I've learned a lot about specific injuries and different techniques of rehab,” Berthiaume says. She says she has also benefited from opportunities to assist in the use of medical equipment, such as ultrasounds.

While working with a staff of primarily freshman and sophomore physical therapy majors has taught her a lot, Berthiaume says the Sports Rehabilitation Clinic itself is a great benefit to Marquette students.

Jeanna Mascitti

Junior, bartender at Sobelman’s @ Marquette Sobelman’s @ Marquette has become a culinary staple on Marquette's campus. While most students go to enjoy a famous burger or basket of cheese balls, Jeanna Mascitti goes to work behind the bar every Thursday night.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Mascitti says. “I enjoy talking to people and joking around with people at the bar and [with] the servers.”

Much of Mascitti’s job entails receiving and filling orders for beers or mixed drinks, while also providing people at the bar with menus and answering the phone for take-out orders.

Although she's typically out of Sobelman's by midnight, Mascitti says there have been nights she had to work at the bar as late as 2 a.m. While bartending can be fun, Mascitti says it's not for everyone.

“I wouldn't say that [bartending] is great for a lot of students that like to go to bed early or have 8 a.m. classes,” Mascitti says. “It works out really well for me; it fits my schedule perfectly.”

Mary Margaret Gough

Senior, Cobeen Hall desk receptionist As a desk receptionist, Mary Margaret Gough has a lot on her plate.

“We desk receptionists act as the first line of defense in the dorms,” Gough says. “We act as an info desk, we screen residents with cards before allowing them into the building, we keep track of keys and we do mailroom work as well.”

Despite all of this work, she assures that it's not a difficult job to balance with schoolwork.

Are there any downers for the desk receptionists?

“Occasionally, we get a disgruntled parent trying to reach a student who isn’t answering his or her cell phone, which isn’t the most fun, but that’s rare,” she says.

Check out marquettejournal.org to read about other on-campus jobs.

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FROM CAMPUS PARTIES TO SMOKE SHOPS,

HOOKAH IS BACK.

By Joe Carey

Five college students crowd around a glass hookah pipe in a small, two-bedroom apartment.

There is a feeling of contentment in the air as the group discusses whether they should lead off with the double apple or nectarine flavor, and whether tutti frutti should be worked into the mix.

During this 45-minute smoking session, a buzz settles in on the smokers. Lightheaded and perhaps a bit dizzy, they sit back on the 1980s couch and continually pass the hookah hose to and fro.

Whether it's bell-bottomed jeans, a rock group’s reunion tour, or even yo-yos, the decade that featured the end of the Vietnam War and the emergence of disco seems to keep popping up in popular culture. In the past few years, even a pasttime of the 1970s has become popular: hookah.

Hookah, a water pipe used for smoking tobacco, can be seen all across Marquette University’s campus, from smoking groups that converge outside the Alumni Memorial Union to gatherings at friends’ apartments. Hookah bars have also seen an uptick in popularity in recent years. A quick search of Google maps shows ten such places in the Milwaukee area alone.

Amir Rasouli, owner of Milwaukee's Shi Chai Hookah Lounge, said his business has been steadily growing in the past few years from a combination of increased advertising, enthusiastic recommendations from happy customers and the general increase in hookah's popularity.

Rasouli estimates that 10 percent of his annual business comes from first-time customers.

According to one study released in April 2011 by the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center,

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hookah smoking among college students is almost as prevalent as cigarette smoking. Seventeen percent of students surveyed reported that they actively smoke the water pipe.

But with new-found popularity comes renewed scrutiny of hookah's health effects.

According to the Center for Disease Control, a person will typically inhale 100 to 200 times more smoke during a one-hour hookah session than from a single cigarette, which usually contains a filter that blocks many toxins.

The CDC also says that hookah has just as many toxins in it as cigarettes.

Erin Sutfin, the lead author of the Wake Forest study, said in a press release that hookah users seem to have a skewed view of the effects of smoking out of a water pipe.

“The popularity of hookah smoking among young adults is quite alarming given the potential for negative health effects,” Sutfin said.

“Likely because of the pleasant aroma and taste, users may inhale more deeply over a longer period of time.”

Rasouli also emphasized the agreeable taste of hookah in explaining the popularity of his shop, but said people come to Shi Chai as much for the atmosphere as they do the flavored tobacco. Patrons often watch TV, talk with friends or even do their homework, he said.

Taylor Hays, nicotine dependence specialist at the Mayo Clinic, said despite the lack of credible studies of hookah, it’s pretty clear that smoking from water pipes is detrimental to one’s health. One study, Hays said, found that people exiting hookah bars had far higher levels of carbon monoxide in their bodies compared to patrons exiting a tavern.

“This means they inhaled large amounts of smoke during their stay in the bar, even more than cigarette smokers in a tavern,” Hays said in an email. “So, knowing the effects that inhaled tobacco smoke has on lungs, blood vessels and heart among cigarette smokers, we assume hookah use over a long period will result in the same

types of adverse effects.”

Despite these health hazards, hookah smokers do not seem to be overly concerned with the side effects of tobacco. Hookah has a cult following of sorts, with its users vigorously defending the practice.

Case and point is the online Hookah Forum and Shisha Discussion Bulletin Board, with more than 8,000 members and hundreds of thousands of comments on topics like, “Who makes the very best Shisha Tobacco?” to “Is a hookah bar really profitable?” (General consensus among posters: not really).

Marquette students are among these hookah enthusiasts.

Curtis Taylor, a junior in the College of Business Administration, said during warmer months, he will smoke hookah outside as often as once or twice a week. Besides the enjoyable taste, Taylor said he smokes hookah because it’s relaxing and doesn’t give “a huge buzz.”

“I’m Lebanese, so it’s a cultural thing,” Taylor said. “Since I was 15 or 16, I’ve been smoking with family. It’s part of dessert, part of the meal.”

Josh Gerritts, a junior in the College of Health Sciences, also mentioned the social benefits of smoking hookah. He said his roommates often break out the water pipe when friends are around.

Both Taylor and Gerritts waved off concerns of the cancerous effects of smoking hookah.

“Everyone always mentions the health effects,” Gerritts said. “But those same people will go out and binge drink three times a week.”

No amount of cajoling could convince Taylor or Gerritts to admit any sense of apprehension about hookah’s side effects. There wasn’t much coverage of the topic on the hookah forum either.

And even if hookah smokers do start feeling antsy about tobacco’s side effects, there’s always that water pipe sitting on the table to calm them down.

WELLNESS

Crossing over It was a decision that resolved years of anticipation: Lacrosse would join the ranks as a Marquette D-1 athletic team. As the recruits come in and players hit the practice field, we ask:

What’s next for the newest Golden Eagles?

By Jennifer Zahn

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ROB GEBELHOFF

Attackers flank the left and right as the offensive movement succeeds in its drive toward the pitch. Defenders wheel backwards as they realize one of their surging opponents.

For years, Marquette University students have clamored for a new varsity intercollegiate sport while visions of tailgating for Golden Eagle baseball, cheering for Marquette football in a bowl game or bundling up for a hockey game at the Bradley Center danced in their heads.

Last fall, the Marquette athletic department made an effort to appease the masses when it announced it would expand its sports roster from 14 Division I teams to 16 with the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse.

The decision was anything but cursory. Over a year of strategic planning and deliberation went into selecting which sport to add and building the foundation of the new programs from scratch.

“It was more administration that made the move, but then we talked it over with some donors and everyone was really excited,” said Danielle Josetti, associate athletic director. “Our former athletic director and other staff members researched it for about a year as far as the impact on the university and the athletic department …

We have looked at other sports, but right now lacrosse makes the most sense to us.”

A variety of regional, demographic and financial aspects motivated Marquette’s decision to launch varsity intercollegiate men’s and women’s lacrosse. The athletic department’s strategic study of the sport highlighted the following motives for deciding to initiate the program: Lacrosse is the nation’s fastest growing sport.

High school participation in lacrosse grew 528 percent from 1990 to 2008, as reported by the National Federation of State High School Associations. This had both a trickle-down effect on youth participation, which saw a 12.1 percent

increase with more than 30,000 players picking up the sport in 2009, and a fostering effect on collegiate play, which increased 6 percent to 557 men’s and women’s NCAA teams in 2009, according to US Lacrosse.

The Midwest also reflects the sport’s rising popularity where states like Illinois, which contains 69 Illinois High School Association schools that participate in lacrosse, are incorporating it into their lineup of state championship sports.

Filling a regional disparity Currently, there are just two Division I men’s lacrosse teams — Notre Dame and Detroit Mercy — and three women’s teams — Notre Dame, Detroit Mercy and Northwestern — in the five-state vicinity of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

Since 82 percent of Marquette students come from these states, Marquette will become an attractive option for players looking for a Division I opportunity in this region, according to the Marquette athletic department’s strategic study of the sport.

Opportunity for early market penetration Launching lacrosse now will give Marquette the advantage of entering the market in a rapidly growing sport before other Division I schools start their own lacrosse programs. “[Marquette] isn't competing with many other schools for lacrosse in the Midwest, which we think is to our advantage because we think we can get some high level talent; it’s not saturated, yet,” Josetti said.

By getting ahead of the curve, Marquette will cultivate its presence in the Midwest and hone its program before other institutions do.

This should give Marquette the advantage of experience against teams going through growing pains with their newly established lacrosse programs. Additionally, the head start will also give Marquette a future advantage in recruiting, since its presence in the lacrosse community will be better established than teams in their formative years.

Fitting the Big East Conference profile With seven schools that support men’s lacrosse programs and eight institutions that field women’s lacrosse, the Big East Conference would provide Marquette with a challenging, but eminent platform for its emergent program.

Arguably the best NCAA conference for

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Marquette lacks spring sports With only two true spring sports — tennis and track and field -— Marquette could use another spring team to increase its presence in the athletic community and provide fans with something else to enjoy during the spring months, especially since basketball ends in March.

“Lacrosse is a spring sport, and we don’t have a lot of spring sports for students to go to,” Josetti said, “so we think it’ll draw a decent crowd.”

Two lacrosse players practice as D-1 athletes. Moving the sport to D-1 was a big, and strategic step for Marquette Athletics according to Danielle Josetti, associate athletic director.

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lacrosse in the country, the Big East boasts teams like Syracuse and Notre Dame. Syracuse's program earned 10 national championships in men’s lacrosse, and consistent top 25 NCAA standings for its women’s team. Notre Dame is a veritable force in lacrosse with a runner-up national championship title for its men's team, along with a history of successful campaigns in women’s lacrosse.

Marquette will initially struggle against the Big East’s arsenal of formidable opponents, but the athletic administration anticipated this and recruited Meredith Black to become the head coach of women’s lacrosse.

As a former lacrosse player and coach at Notre Dame, Black’s athletic and professional resume is studded with accolades and marks of success, including multiple NCAA tournament appearances, conference titles, player of the year awards and school records.

“Having that experience and just knowing what it takes as a player to be successful in the Big East is really important,” Black said. “I think for people who have never been a part of the lacrosse scene in the Midwest, [coaching here] would be a challenge for them, but I know what it takes to get it done.”

Newly recruited lacrosse coach Joe Amplo instructs one of his players during training in preparation for their first season next spring.

Lacrosse begins competition in February and concludes in May with the NCAA championship game. Although lacrosse is not considered a mainstream sport, its straightforward rules and scoring procedures are easy to pick up, and its offensively fueled, contact-driven objectives have the potential to earn fans quickly.

Lacrosse is relatively cost-effective Marquette already owns the facilities for a lacrosse program. Valley Fields’ football turf has the lacrosse boundary lines and other markers from the club lacrosse teams. Although the football field lacks the seating arrangements of the adjacent soccer fields, portable bleachers will provide a modest solution. Padding, implements, clothing and other lacrosse equipment are not terribly expensive, either.

The combined operating budget, which contains expenses like coach salaries, for men’s and women’s lacrosse teams in the Big East averages around $1.8 million, according to a strategic study done by the Marquette athletic department, with over $1 million of that cost attributed to athletic scholarship aid. This is an expense for the lacrosse programs, but counts as funded tuition revenue for universities.

Getting it done Making the decision to move forward with building two new Division I teams was just the first step for Marquette. Selecting a steadfast

coaching staff with a vision for establishing a program needed to come next, which is why Marquette reached out to Black and Joe Amplo, head coach of men’s lacrosse.

At Hofstra University, Amplo helped his team to 10 NCAA Championships, three as a student-athlete and seven as a coach, with his most recent appearance in 2010.

“At Hofstra, we were always the underdog trying to fight the bigger name schools, and while I think Marquette has a different name than Hofstra in terms of an institution, the thing that’s consistent is that we’ll have that mentality, especially in the beginning,” Amplo said. “We’re going to have to fight for everything. Nothing is going to be handed to us and that’s the way I like it. That’s why toughness, accountability and teamwork are assets that each player will have.”

Another trait that both Black and Amplo based their recruiting philosophy on is eagerness to help establish the program as a member of Marquette’s inaugural lacrosse teams.

“We really want people who are committed, dedicated, who love the school and what we’re trying to do with energy and excitement about Marquette starting lacrosse,” Black said. “Right now, the 15 girls we have and the 18 coming in are exactly that. They’re great players, but even more importantly, their leadership, excitement and work ethic is what’s really going to make them stand out.”

WELLNESS

By Cassidy Wilson

Beans & Barley 1901 E. North Ave.

Beans & Barley is a vegan and vegetarian-friendly deli and cafe that can make almost any dietary accommodation upon request. Their deli offers ecclectic selections to-go, like a grilled portobello sandwich or sweet potato and bean burrito. Of course, vegetables are central to many of their dishes, like the mesculin and grilled vegetable salad or vegetable stir-fry. Oh, and don’t forget to peruse the dessert menu — it changes daily!

FroYo Bella

Whole Foods Market 2305 N. Prospect Ave.

209 W. Florida St.

Ice cream is so last season. For a healthy dessert that tastes great, too, check out this frozen yogurt shop at Bayshore Mall. “It's different from custard or ice cream because it is low in calories, has the option of fresh fruit toppings and no sugar,” said Astasa Findley, an employee of FroYo Bella.

Customers are free to create their own treats.

The healthiest option is the original tart frozen yogurt, but their most popular flavors are vanilla and chocolate. And then there are the toppings.

Candy options are aplenty, but FroYo Bella also has strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, banana and pomegranate. Heck, they probably even have schnozberries.

Everyone goes to the grocery store, so why not go to one that offers healthy options and free samples? According to the website, Whole Foods Market sells natural and organic produce and products that are free of synthetic ingredients and pesticides. The site goes on to say that the market brand they sell is carefully selected for great taste and quality. Whole Foods also offers culinary classes, where customers can learn to make healthy meals. Simply put, Whole Foods is healthy eating made easy. If you're still not sold, take advantage of their myriad of free samples. Grab some friends, check out the atmosphere and nearly dine for free!

Soup Brothers is an off-the-grid soup joint just southwest of the Historic Third Ward. They have no phone number or website — just an address.

Richard Regner, the co-owner of this shop, opened Soup Brothers 13 years ago. His soup menu changes at least once a week and always considers healthier options for their vegetarian customers. A popular vegetarian option is the spicy cajun tomato cream. It’s a great combination of flavors that kicks classic tomato up a notch. “At least two soups cater to vegetarians, and we offer options that are gluten or dairy free,” Regner said. Each meal is served with a generous helping of soup and homemade bread.

5756 N. Bayshore Dr.

Soup Brothers

Roots Restaurant and Cellar 1818 Hubbard St.

Roots is a vegetarian and vegan-friendly establishment, which puts a delicious twist on dinner, brunch, vegan and gluten-free foods. Try the eggplant sandwich, which is roasted and drizzled in low-fat mozzarella cheese and then placed on toasted ciabatta bread with the option of a side of sweet potato fries or a salad. Meat lovers, don’t let the vegetarian menu scare you away. They also offer burgers and fish options, as well. When the weather allows, ask to be seated on the second story patio.

Sobelman’s Eastside Grill

Milwaukee Public Market

1952 N. Farwell Ave.

400 N. Water St.

Downtown Milwaukee is home to a burger joint that isn’t quite like the rest.

Sobelman’s Eastside Grill features Tallgrass brand beef, which advertises itself as a healthier option for meat lovers. Rich in vitamin A and E, these burgers are a healthy balance of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. The health benefits plus a delicious meal Sobelman’s style — big burgers, great taste and a friendly atmosphere — can all be attributed to the rising success of the Eastside Grill.

Local market vendors gather under one roof to offer an epic food selection.

Located in the Historic Third Ward, the Milwaukee Public Market offers everything from cheese to fresh bakery bread, coffee and sushi. One of their healthiest selections? The Green Kitchen. This made-to-order salads and fruit juice vendor offers a wide variety of fresh fruit and veggies.

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Backstage at Helfaer

Theatre

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Theater is often said to be “the greatest” of all art forms.

But have you ever wondered what goes into a play? A tour of the backstage of Marquette’s Helfaer Theater reveals everything that goes into production, from carefully crafted costumes to the elaborate, detailed scenery that brings it all together.

Set Design

A play’s scenery has to be as accurate as possible. When a play is selected, students in charge of scenic design have to research the time frame the play is set. The scenic designers devote hours upon hours to learning about all the historic aspects that a story denotes; every little detail is taken into account. After the set is first designed and sketched out, it’s time for the carpenters and the crew to actually build the stage. The construction of the stage is mostly done in the “shop,” which is a large room in the back of the theater. It is in the shop that the crew spends months constructing intricate backdrops, furniture and props. After the play is done, the props are saved and stored so that students can use them for future productions. But that’s not all. Sometimes, a little baking goes on.

There’s a stove and an oven in the theater for scenes that require actors eat or drink.

Stage Manager  Sitting in the upper level of the theater is the stage manager. The stage manager has the best seat in the house, but also one of the most important and vital jobs in the play. He or she sits facing center stage during the performance while reading the script. The stage manager then gives cues to the lighting and sound crew to make sure everything runs according to plan. It is his or her job to oversee everything that is happening onstage and make sure that it is all happening at the correct time.

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What do they perform?

The Theater Department produces five plays a year. Four of the plays are for a college audience, while the other is geared toward children, especially kids in the Milwaukee Public School System.

Plays are chosen based on a variety of reasons, according to Debra Krajec, a director and artistic associate professor in the Theater Department. Of the four college directed shows, Marquette produces a play chosen “just for fun,” a musical, a Shakespearean play, and in spirit of Marquette’s “Be the Difference” motto, a social justice play.

CULTURE Costume Design  Studio

Alexandra Bonesho, Actress, Senior, College of Communication

Walking into one of the costume storage rooms is like stumbling into a huge thrift store. You can find almost any type of clothing — from different time eras to different parts of the world.

Designing a costume for a play, much like the stage design, requires a lot of historical research and planning. Sometimes costumes from a previous play can even be reused. Other times, the costume department sews and creates the costumes from scratch. It usually takes about one and a half hours to get actors into full makeup and costumes before the show starts.

Alexandra Bonesho has portrayed many roles in Marquette productions, most recently Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors” and Molly in “Holy Days.” She will portray Adriana in April’s “The Comedy of Errors.”

Preparation for roles involves a lot of reading. For example, in her recent role in “Holy Days,” Bonesho said that she and the cast “researched statements from survivors of the Dust Bowl, photographs of the damages, living conditions and physical effects it had on the people of the Great Plains.” Bonesho said research is essential in developing a character. Her favorite roles, so far, were the various characters she portrayed in “The Laramie Project” last February. The characters challenged her, and she explained that she had to “develop a strong sense of character and physicality that would allow me to easily switch between characters in a matter of minutes.” She hopes to pursue a career in acting.

Raquel Garces, Scenic Design, Sophomore, College of Communication

Green Room

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Raquel Garces was the scenic designer for the recent production of “Holy Days.” Her job was to design all of the scenery for the play, a task that required a lot of research on The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl-era in Kansas. All of the staff worked hard to make the scenery as accurate as possible, Garces explained. “From the beginning we knew we wanted lots of dust and space,” Garces said. “Holy Days” marks her first scenic design experience. She previously worked as a lighting designer and stage manager for past productions. Her favorite play at Marquette was “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” in which she was an assistant stage manager.

The green room is the “waiting room” of the theater. It’s where actors hang around until they are required onstage. Sometimes it’s also a place where actors can touch-up on makeup or on costume details, while having immediate access to the stage. The green room is located in the first floor of the theater.

There is also a student lounge where actors can hang out and relax after performances or rehearsals.

Backstage  During a show there are about two or three people working backstage helping actors with costume changes or makeup. Often, actors are required to change costumes in just a matter of minutes. The stage helpers follow the cues from the stage manager in order to prepare the actors for their upcoming scenes.

Nic Trapani, Lighting and Sound Design, Sophomore, College of Communication Nic Trapani was the lighting designer for “Holy Days” and will be the sound engineer for “When You Take a Mouse to School.” A professional sound mixer is used to pull all the sounds together that the show needs.

Trapani works with the director and corresponds the play’s sounds with the director’s vision. He is also the “resident sound guy” — the go-to guy when something technical needs to be done. Trapani aspires to work in scenery and the technical side of theater, so his current work in the Helfaer serves as great practice. His favorite play thus far has been “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Debra Krajec, Director Debra Krajec is a director and professor in Marquette’s theater department. Krajec's job as director is to oversee the general production of a play, ensuring that everything goes as planned. The director collaborates with scenic and costume designers, the lighting and sound production, as well as the actors.

Krajec gives her point of view and angle on what the play should be like. Krajec has directed more than 20 stage productions since working at Marquette in addition to working as a costume designer in countless others.

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Year: Junior When did you get it? 18 Pain level out of 5: 4

What does your tattoo represent?

Year: Junior When did you get it? 18 Pain level out of 5: 2.5 Your advice?

“Research the artist. Find someone who specializes in what you want. If you want black and white, you need an artist that specializes in that. Don’t just assume that all artists are the same.”

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Colleen McInerny Year: Junior When did you get it? 18 Pain Level out of five: 2

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Why did you choose your tattoo?

“I have shot for competition with my dad since I was 12 — this is the gun that we shoot with... I’ve thought about this since I was 16.

I thought it would be cool and unique!”

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Marquette ink

“My family is Irish, and they are really important to me, so I wanted to get something for them. It's symbolic because my grandma would tell me ‘your family always has your back.’”

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Joe Hansinger

Year: Junior When did you get it? 19 Pain level out of 5: 35 Your advice?

“Don’t get one on your side. Well, I guess if you really want one, you should go for it.

But after my experience, let’s just say I won’t be getting one on my other ribcage.”

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Anthony Nicholson Year: Junior When did you get it? 18 Pain level out of 5: 3

Why did you decide to get this?

“I always wanted one [a tattoo], but I didn’t know what I wanted. Then my four friends and I came up with the ‘Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse’ idea, and we just went for it.”

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Alyssa Voboril Year: Senior When did you get it? 20 Pain Level out of 5: 3

What does your tattoo represent?

“It represents my free-spirited brother who took his own life. Every time someone sees it, I get a chance to talk about Brennan. My tattoo allows his memory to live on.”

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journey

By Sean Mahon

Martha Bissing Age: 20 College: Engineering ‘14 Major: Biomechanical Engineering Campus Activities: Society for Women Engineers, Best Buddies Program, Eucharistic campus minister

Martha Bissing loves a challenge.

That’s why this biomedical engineering major from Lake Forest, Ill., didn’t flinch when her interview for a coveted co-op position included not just your typical Q&A session, but also a hands-on circuit problem to solve.

She nailed the interview and the circuit challenge — and landed the job.

Now, halfway through her year-long co-op with Milwaukee-based Mortara, a manufacturer of medical monitoring equipment, Bissing is reveling in an experience that includes research and development, international contacts, interaction with the CEO ... and some pretty intense ping-pong games.

One of the best parts of the job, according to Bissing, is that there is no “typical” day.

“I’m always getting new projects and new challenges” she says. “It keeps me on my toes and keeps me interested.”

So when Bissing needs a break, she can attend one of Mortara’s on-site cooking or yoga classes, play basketball or take on her colleagues in a competitive ping-pong match.

And when she is done with her break, she gets back to, well, breaking things.

Her job isn’t just about building engineering software and devices. It’s about trying to identify their weaknesses.

“Basically, I try to break the devices, so that the engineers can isolate and fix any problems before a device is manufactured,” she says.

Bissing says her job is both fun and challenging — “to come up with our own little tests [is] almost like a game, to make the system crash.”

An internship out of the ordinary is the perfect fit for this engineering major who defies stereotype. Sure, Bissing is strong in math, but the former editor-in-chief of her high school newspaper brings strong communications skills to the job as well.

“I love writing — that’s something you don’t really get with engineering,” she says, “but it sets me apart because it’s easier for me to convey my ideas.”

Bissing also isn’t afraid to stand out from the crowd. While the number of women majoring in engineering is growing, it’s still a

male-dominated field. More than once, Bissing has found herself as the only female in an engineering class, something that has prepared her well for Mortara. Her department is comprised of 25 engineers; only three are women.

She says, however, that being in the minority “just pushes me a little bit harder.”

While holding a paid job in her field with no homework and free nights and weekends may sound like easy street, the job world, according to Bissing, brings with it a different type of stress.

“The adjustment period was tough, but now I feel like a part of the team — from personally talking to the CEO to participating in everyday happenings at Mortara,” she says.

That’s not to mention her weekly calls to her supervisors in Italy, where Mortara has one of its many international offices.

As for the future, Bissing plans to return to classes in the fall of 2012 and graduate in 2014. And when it comes to her dream job after graduation, she’ll continue to seek out an opportunity that tests her skills and holds her interest.

“It will be something with lots of problem-solving and any kind of challenge that can be thrown at me,” Bissing says. “Being able to go in and work on a problem from start to finish — that’s something I’d love to do.”

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