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Campus reacts to pushback of spring semester Delayed start is met with mixed opinions on MU’s campus

By Connor Baldwin

connor.baldwin@marquette.edu

The COVID-19 pandemic has been going on for two years now and it is difficult to recall a time where the world wasn’t covered with blue and white surgical masks.

When news first broke Jan. 5 that the start Marquette’s spring semester would be delayed a week from the initial start, differing thoughts and reactions arose on campus. The semester was originally set to begin classes Jan. 18.

Cara Fries, a first-year student in the College of Communication, was relieved to receive the email from the university.

“I was excited about the news, it just meant more time to be with my family and time to spend with friends I didn’t have the time to see,” Fries said.

But the delay of the semester is not without reason. With a surge in COVID-19 omicron variant cases around the country and Milwaukee averaging 1,500 new cases this week, Marquette is taking precautions to prevent the spread.

Fries said she was informed on COVID-19 cases in the area, and thought it was only a matter of time until the university made the announcement.

“I honestly was expecting [the delay]. I checked the numbers and I knew it was getting pretty bad, and I know Marquette is cautious,” Fries said.

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The spring semester was originally set to begin Jan. 18.

Students reflect on Mask mandate at Fiserv

Marquette updates COVID-19 policies and academic calendar for spring semester Lost instructional days to be made up in May, breaks remain

By Megan Woolard

megan.woolard@marquette.edu

The Office of the Provost at Marquette University has announced that there will be no changes to the 2022 spring and Easter breaks. In addition, May 2022 commencement will go ahead as planned, taking place May 21-22.

Spring break will take place March 13-19. Easter break will take place between April 14-18 for undergraduate students and April 14-17 for graduate students.

The changes to the academic

calendar come after the university’s announcement two weeks ago to postpone the start of the spring semester until Jan. 24 for undergraduate, graduate and law students as a response to COVID-19 and the omicron variant.

“Provost (Kimo) Ah Yun and President Lovell worked with the recommendation from their medical team along with the executive committee of the Board of Trustees and the COVID-19 Response Team,” Allison Abbott, chair of the University Academic Senate and associate professor of biological sciences, said in an email to faculty.

Additionally, students will be required to upload proof of a COVID-19 booster by Feb. 1 or undergo weekly testing.

Marquette will also continue to require that masks be worn in inINDEX

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There will also be changes to the daily COVID Cheq system.

Beginning Jan. 19 only those who have been vaccinated and uploaded proof of the booster will receive an automatic green COVID Cheq. Anyone who has not uploaded proof of the booster will have to complete the daily COVID Cheq screening before receiving a green badge.

The green COVID Cheq badge is used to access different campus facilities such as the library and various dining halls The semester was originally scheduled to begin Jan. 18. As a result of the semester being pushed back, Marquette will add four additional See MARQUETTE page 2

Face covering policy enforced at all MUMBB games

By TJ Dysart

theodore.dysart@marquette.edu

Masks are once again required in Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status.

The Milwaukee Bucks released a

statement Dec. 29. This comes in response to a rise of COVID-19 cases in Milwaukee and the recent spread of the omicron variant.

The new rule applies to all events that take place in Fiserv Forum, including Marquette men’s basketball home games.

Fiserv Forum general manager Dennis Williams said that the decision was made to give fans the safest experience possible when inside the arena.

Morgan Wiberg, a first-year student in the College of Business Administration said she didn’t feel much change with the new rule.

“I guess I felt safer when I went to the game, but most of the students didn’t comply,” Wiberg said. “It still felt normal though.”

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instructional days at the end of the academic calendar.

The last day of spring classes will now be Tuesday, May 10 with finals taking place between Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17. Finals will not occur over the weekend unless it’s a Saturday class.

Residence halls will close Thursday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. but students are expected to leave 48 hours after their last final. Normally, students living in residence halls are only allowed to stay 24 hours after their last final. However, in order to give students more options, they have been given an additional 24 hours in light of the change.

Prior to making the calendar changes, input was gathered from different groups across campus such as the Academic Senate executive committee, the COVID-19 Response Team, Marquette University Student Government executive board, Academic Deans Council, COVID-19 academic planning group,

department chairs and Graduate Student Organization leaders.

Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and member of the COVID-19 Response Team John Su was a part of gathering this input from across campus.

“I think first and foremost everyone wanted to create a calendar that was in the best interests of students and their learning experience,” Su said in an email. “Our student leaders in Marquette University Student Government and the Graduate Student Organization provided crucial feedback on the best way to balance these various priorities. We should all be grateful to them, Su said in an email.

In addition, Su mentioned that the university wanted to minimize confusion and create a schedule that had the least amount of “disruptions.”

“It was also important to ensure that we were in compliance with our accrediting body The Higher Learning Commission, The Department of Education, and the various accreditation/li-

censure requirements of many of our programs.”

Other guiding factors included having a similar number of current instructional days, as well as days in the residence and dining halls.

MUSG President Katie Breck said that following the announcement last week, MUSG met with Su to discuss changes to the academic calendar.

“We spoke about the importance of prioritizing both the physical and mental health of students, emphasizing that the decisions made must reflect the importance of providing substantial breaks, alleviating the additional stressors and student anxiety brought upon by the Omicron variant, and keeping all members of the Marquette community as safe as possible,” Breck said in an email.

Other concerns MUSG brought up during their meeting with Su, was how the academic calendar change would affect all aspects of the student experience.

“We were also mindful of the

how these changes will impact the different requirements and curricula present within different colleges and academic programs, final exams and other academic deadlines, and the learning and living experiences of students from all different backgrounds, identities, and experiences,” Breck said in an email.

Breck said that MUSG approached their conversation with Su as way to put students first and advocate for their needs as the university explored options to make up for the four instructional days.

“With the mission of MUSG being rooted in actively identifying, understanding, addressing, and representing all student needs, goals, and interests, we advocated for student needs to be put first by administration when making these decisions,” Breck said in an email.

The Law School and the Graduate School of Management are communicating with their students, faculty and staff directly about changes to their schedules.

There will be no changes to the School of Dentistry as they started their semester as planned Jan. 3.

Any clinical or other off-site work will be communicated with external partners. Any additional changes to certain programs will be communicated from the program dean’s office.

Despite the multiple changes prior to the start of the semester, the university said that it is still committed to providing an inperson learning experience for the spring 2022 semester.

“Just as we worked together to be able to stay in-person all of fall semester and achieve a 93% campus vaccination rate, we will work together to continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” University President Michael Lovell said in a release.

From Dec. 30 to Jan. 12, Marquette reported a total of 158 confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus.

Benjamin Wells contributed to this report.

Soon after the pushback was announced, the corresponding schedule for breaks and vacations were announced as well.

Spring and Easter breaks will remain on the same schedule, and the semester will conclude May 10 with finals commencing for a week after.

Commencement will remain on the same dates, taking place May 21-22.

“I have a lot of friends who are seniors and this is something they have been waiting for.

Imagine all that hard work over the years and you are not able to have a regular graduation.

I hope for their sake they get a real graduation experience,” Sharqawi said.

Sharqawi harked back on her time as a student and said the thought of how odd her college experience has been since being burdened with COVID-19.

“I was looking back at it and I’ve had five semesters here at Marquette and only two of them have been in person. Which is something crazy to think about,” Sharqawi said.

Other members of the Marquette community are thankful to hear about the delay of the semester, which means more time for staying at home and preparing for another semester of class-

es and COVID-19.

Noelle Douglass, graduate student in strategic communications and a teacher’s assistant, is relieved to hear about the push and will relish an extra week of vacation.

“As a student and as a teacher prep, I was excited because more time is always appreciated. Especially with how crazy things have been with people getting sick, I think it was a good idea that the university gave people more time,” Douglass said.

Those returning to campus will be required to upload proof of boosters online. Douglass said the delay of the semester will give students more time to get their boosters and return to campus without any worries.

However, this delay does throw a curveball in many students’ arrivals to campus. Students from across the nation and world will have to reschedule their flights in accordance with campus opening back up again Jan. 22.

Since Christmas Eve, airlines have cancelled thousands of flights due COVID-19 concerns and weather. JetBlue has cut more than 1,000 flights in January due concerns and infections among staff.

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As of Jan. 12 the current sevenday average of daily cases nationwide was recorded at 787,766 cases which has increased 33% compared to the previous week.

Dana Sharqawi, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences,

said she was not surprised by the news either and understands that a delay was the correct decision, but thought there were more efficient approaches.

“When I first got that email it became more real, the likelihood

that we would have to go online could be possible. It makes sense that it [spring semester] did get pushed back, but I wish it was put online just so it doesn’t cut into our summer break,” Sharqawi said.

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MASK: Rule went into effect late Dec. Continued from page 1 Milwaukee businesses and facilities to make their own decisions regarding masking.

Previously, Fiserv Forum was operating under a mask recommendation, but not a requirement. However, all employees of Fiserv Forum still were required to wear masks.

Since the rule went into action in the middle of Marquette’s winter break, most students have yet to become accustomed to the change.

However, some students who live close to the Milwaukee area or are on campus already have been in attendance at winter break games and have gotten a chance to observe and comply with the new rule.

“Basically when you walk into the Fiserv they offer masks because if you are going to require them, I think it makes sense to offer them,” Kate Bonaguru, a first-year student in the College of Arts & Sciences, said. “They seem pretty strict about

walking in without one, but when you sit down it is pretty much half and half. The student section is definitely more likely to not be wearing their masks as much as the other sections in the Fiserv.”

Bonaguro attended two games over break: Jan. 4 when Marquette hosted Providence College and Jan. 11 when Marquette faced DePaul.

“During the games I went to it seemed a little different depending on where you sat. I was in two different (student) sections for the games I went to. In one section, they were really strict about having people pull their masks up and in the other section I didn’t hear anyone tell people once to put their masks up,” Bonaguro said.

Bonaguro also said that the Fiserv mask mandate makes more sense to her since Marquette has had a mask requirement all year.

“I think that was a big question people had because I think it de-

feated the whole purpose of Marquette’s mask requirement because the classes at Marquette are a lot smaller than the capacity at Fiserv,” Bonaguro said.

Fiserv Forum can hold up to 17,341 people and Marquette’s average class size is 22 students.

Aug. 16 Marquette University announced it would be requiring all students to wear masks regardless of vaccination status in academic buildings and in on campus buildings.

Previously, off-campus businesses and facilities, including Fiserv Forum, followed the city of Milwaukee’s COVID-19 guidance. However, the decision did not stem from a Milwaukee mandate — Fiserv thought the rule was necessary.

While some students said they will feel safer attending games with the new mask mandate in place, other students thought differently.

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anything because I think it is going to be extremely hard to get people to conform and follow the rule,” Drew Wochner, a first-year student in the College of Nursing, said. “You are going to have kids who aren’t going to comply so I do not know how much it is going to solve the issue because that really relies on the motive of the people.”

Neither the Bucks nor Fiserv have released a statement on how long the rule will be in effect. Some students think the change will motivate other Milwaukee businesses and arenas to make a similar change.

“I definitely think it is because omicron is so easily transmissible, I think more Milwaukee businesses will implement the mask mandate or vaccination requirements like we are seeing in the city of Chicago,” Wiberg said.

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“Flurona,” the co-infection of Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations recommended to avoid illnesses

By Bailey Striepling

bailey.striepling@marquette.edu

As the omicron variant of COVID-19 surges and a record-breaking number of people are becoming infected with the flu, cases of “flurona” are beginning to be reported.

The term “flurona,” coined by an Israeli news outlet Jan. 2, refers to when a person is infected with both influenza and COVID-19 simultaneously. “Flurona” is neither a medical diagnosis nor a new COVID-19 variant, it is a term used to describe influenza and COVID-19 co-infection.

“Flurona” was first confirmed in Israel in December 2021 when an unvaccinated pregnant woman tested positive for both the flu and COVID-19.

While the term “flurona” may be new, instances of co-infection are not. Influenza and COVID-19 co-infections have been reported as early as February 2020 in New York.

The World Health Organization

said both COVID-19 and the flu are respiratory infections, which means both have similar symptoms. Symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat and runny nose. Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches and loss of taste or smell.

“I got COVID right after Christmas and it was hard to tell because I usually have colds, and all my symptoms were just my usual cold symptoms. I can’t imagine what having that and the flu would be like,” Sam Gutierrez, a junior in the College of Communication, said.

WHO said that both viruses are transmitted through droplets and aerosols that can be passed on by coughing, sneezing, speaking or breathing.

Symptoms of COVID-19 appear anywhere from two to 14 days after exposure and symptoms of the flu appear one to four days after infection.

For both COVID-19 and the flu, it’s possible to spread the virus for at least one day before experiencing any symptoms. Those with the

flu can remain contagious for about seven days and those with COVID-19 for at least 10 days.

Because the two viruses have nearly identical symptoms, testing is needed to diagnose both. Testing for COVID-19 and the flu requires either a nasal or throat swab.

Both are airborne diseases, so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends social distancing and wearing a mask in public, indoor spaces to avoid infection as well.

“Precautions that can decrease risk of contracting either virus include getting vaccinated for both influenza and COVID-19, wearing a mask in indoor spaces and crowded outdoor spaces, avoiding large gatherings, avoiding close contact with people that are sick, washing your hands often and avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth,” Keli Wollmer, executive director of the Marquette University Medical Clinic, said.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the 2020-21 flu season was the “lowest recorded since this type of data collection began in 2005” with only 0.2% of 818,939 respiratory specimens

tested by U.S. clinical laboratories being positive for an influenza virus.

The CDC said COVID-19 prevention measures such as wearing face masks, staying home, handwashing, school closures, reduced travel, increased ventilation of indoor spaces and physical distancing contributed to the decrease in 2020-21 flu cases.

However, the 2021-22 flu season’s current positivity rate averages at 2.2% a week as of Jan. 16.

The CDC recommends getting both the flu vaccine as well as the COVID-19 vaccinations and booster to avoid co-infection. The COVID-19 and flu vaccines are able to be administered at the same time.

COVID-19 vaccinations are available for everyone age five and older and COVID-19 booster shots are available for everyone age 18 and older. If you received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccination series, you are eligible for a booster at least five months after your last dose and at least two months after if you received Johnson & Johnson.

Flu vaccinations are available by appointment at the Marquette University Medical Clinic. There is no

charge for the flu vaccination for full-time undergraduate students, employees and dependents participating in the Marquette medical insurance plan. Everyone older than six months of age is eligible for the flu vaccine.

“Being as safe as you can be is always important,” Anna Houston, a junior in the College of Communication, said. “I have friends and family with medical vulnerabilities so for me, it is always important to do things like get vaccinated and wear a mask for the people around you.”

Since Jan. 1, there have been 6,928 positive COVID-19 cases in the City of Milwaukee, with a 35.9% positivity rate. As of Jan. 16, Milwaukee still has an “extreme transmission” status with 908.6 confirmed cases per 100 thousand.

Marquette University’s COVID-19 alert level is moderate, as of Jan. 16, with 158 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days.

“Take good care of your body,” Wollmer said. “Get plenty of sleep, drink plenty of water, eat food high in nutrients, such as vegetables, fruits and nuts, stay physically active and manage stress.”

Study abroad still available during COVID-19 pandemic Differing policies concern prospective students

By Clara Lebrón

clara.lebron@marquette.edu

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many Marquette students are worried about how international COVID-19 policies will effect their study abroad experience.

“I am looking at the possibility of studying abroad but with all that is going on with the COVID-19 omicron variant that is affecting the daily life of people around the world has steered my priorities and decision regarding this program,” Jean Blakeman, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, said.

Associate director and manager of education abroad Karli Webster said she has come across other students that have similar concerns as Blakeman. Webster said that many students are concerned they will not have “typical” study abroad experiences.

“While each person experiences something different during their experience, most of what I’ve heard referenced is concern about classes switching to virtual instead of in person, the closing or reduced hours and

capacity of cultural or social sites, and inter-country travel restrictions.

However, most of our partners are still offering in-person classes and most cultural and social sites are remaining open,” Webster said.

Iza Batorowicz, a sophomore in the College of Engineering, recently studied abroad in Ireland. She said she was able to have a good experience despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s definitely very interesting to see how another country handles COVID-19. It has its flaws, but I think it’s better than I thought it would be,” Batorowicz said.

Batorowicz said that these restrictions weren’t surprising as COVID-19 is still a problem in countries all across the world.

“Everywhere you go, you have to show proof of vaccination, and some places even ask you to write down a phone number for contact tracing.

Everything closes at 8 p.m. because of COVID so it’s a struggle because I had class at six three days a week.

Going out isn’t easy,” Batorowicz said.

Webster said that while Marquette students are still studying abroad, there are different COVID-19 regulations depending on the country and student’s individual program.

“To be permitted entry to many countries, travelers must show proof

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of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recent recovery.

Some city, regional and country governments are requiring proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (some now including booster) or negative test within the previous 48 hours for entry to most cultural and social sites,” Webster said.

Webster said that students looking to study abroad at this time

Many programs require proof of vaccination for all study abroad students.

should make sure they’re willing to adapt and change depending on restrictions.

“I strongly encourage students to spend more time exploring their host city and country. This can help them to experience local culture more deeply, and reduce the impact of travel restrictions between countries.

A student should make sure they are fully vaccinated and boosted before

traveling abroad. If they do not have the appropriate documentation, they may be very restricted as to what they are allowed to do in the country and subject to frequent testing,” said Webster.

Megan Woolard contributed to this report

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Marquette requires employees Greek Life to participate in new training recruitment impacted by delay in Pilot groups occurred in Fall 2021, focus on diversity, equity, inclusion spring semester

By Hannah Hernandez

hannah.hernandez@marquette.edu

Fraternities, sororities, adapt to change of schedule Those in Greek life were looking forward to a more in-person recruitment experience after years of virtual settings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the recent threat of the omicron variant, recruitment is once again facing challenges after the delay to the start of Marquette University’s spring semester.

Interfraternity Council President Nick Orihuela, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said the delay affected their social media campaigns and promotions for recruitment. For fraternities, Orihuela said recruitment week in the spring semester is held Feb. 7-11. Prior to those days, Orihuela said IFC likes to spread the word about recruitment.

“We have tabling events so that people can meet fraternities one on one, and have a more personal connection … I guess creating those types of experiences and also displaying our culture in any positive way, so that’s something we’ve been trying to work on,” Orihuela said.

“And so now that’s pushed back.”

Orihuela said that it would have been nice to have these events the first week Marquette was originally going to be back, but he said now they are planning to host these events in a smaller time frame since their recruitment dates are remaining the same and fraternities are trying to fit everything in before Feb. 7.

“I’m hoping that our plan will be implemented correctly and efficiently, which will hopefully result in it being smooth, but unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic Greek life has, not necessarily been struggling, but having trouble getting its feet back on the ground in terms of numbers prior to the pandemic,” Orihuela said.

Junior in the College of Arts & Sciences and member of the Gamma Beta chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Rolando Flores said that this is his first year participating in recruitment and said he is excited to help in any way he can.

Although the recruitment dates for fraternities remained unchanged, Flores said the events that have been altered due to the delay in the semester are only to ensure the correct safety measures are being put in place to maintain a COVID-19 safe environment.

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a little unfortunate that everything has been pushed back,” Flores said.

“I think that human interaction is a big part of these events so we hope not to go back to virtual, it’s just not the same that way.”

Marquette’s Panhellenic Council President Andrea Contreras, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said the delay caused a pretty big shift in terms of sorority recruitment.

“Our original dates were exactly those dates that the school year got moved to, and so we had to push it back a week,” Contreras said.

Initially, sorority recruitment dates were scheduled for Jan. 1530. The updated recruitment dates are now planned to be held Jan. 31 through Feb. 6. Contreras said bid day will be held Feb. 6.

Contreras said the dates being pushed back aren’t the only changes the council has had to deal with, they also had to cancel a lot of rooms they had reserved and retreats they originally had planned.

“So we’ve had to deal with external bookings that we’ve had to switch, which I think fully everything has worked out and we’ve been able to rearrange and stay afloat,” Contreras said. “It was definitely a bit of a scramble the first couple of days.”

Not only affecting recruitment, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the experience of Greek life on Marquette’s campus as it canceled, postponed or switched many events that were to be held virtually.

“Last year we could not recruit a pledge class because of COVID. Times were tough, but it seemed to only bring us closer together,” Adam Johnson, senior in the College of Engineering and president of Marquette’s Sigma Chi chapter, said in an email. “We believe that it is more important than ever to recruit a strong pledge class to help us remain an active and contributing organization on campus.”

In years past, recruitment has been mostly virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic so many Greek life members are excited for a more in-person experience this semester.

“This semester we will be hosting our formal at discovery world. For many of us, including myself, this will be the first formal that we have been to,” Johnson said in an email.

“We remain hopeful that events will not be canceled or postponed due to COVID(-19).”

In its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Marquette University is requiring employees to participate in the online program “Faculty and Staff: Personal Skills for a Diverse Campus.”

The program, which has been vetted by representatives from the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion and the Department of Human Resources, along with volunteers from the University Committee on Equity and Inclusion and Employee Resource Group leadership, will be launched in February.

During the fall of 2021, a pilot group was organized that consisted of the College of Nursing, the College of Communication, University Advancement, Human Resources and University Relations. They all completed the program.

The program consists of three modules: Engagement with Diversity, Communication for Inclusion and The Influence of Unconscious Bias. The modules will take approximately three hours to complete, and this includes quizzes and comprehension checks.

Acting Vice President for Inclusive Excellence Joya Crear was in the initial team that evaluated and endorsed the program as a required training for all employees.

“Marquette is sincere in their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and this is one piece of evidence of their seriousness. Developing a ‘culture of inclusion‘ at Marquette requires intentional effort from all community members and this training provides employees with foundational skills to contribute to an overall sense of belonging,” Crear said in an email.

A few of the topics discussed within the modules are microaggressions, unconscious bias, how resistance to diversity and difference can affect students and strategies to counteract biases.

The program gives employees the knowledge and skills needed to help create a more inclusive environment on campus.

“The program aims to provide a common vocabulary and foundational knowledge around diversity concepts, offers faculty and staff skills to support a welcoming and inclusive environment and supports Marquette’s efforts to attract, hire and retain a diverse workforce by equipping potential search committee

members with critical guidelines for inclusive recruitment,” Crear said in an email.

Jacqueline Black, director for Hispanic Initiatives and Diversity & Inclusion Educational Programming, is one of the program administrators on campus.

She worked alongside Wendy Butler, director of organizational development in the Department of Human Resources, to gain approval and funding from the executive leaders.

Black said this program is the first step toward critical knowledge and understanding of how to create a safe and inclusive environment.

“It is our hope that this is a launching point for faculty and staff to learn more about implicit bias, communicating across difference, and microaggressions, all of which affect the day-today experiences of many of our underrepresented and marginalized students,” Black said in an email.

Butler said that this program represents Marquette’s core values.

“The training provides various perspectives for discernment consistent with our Ignatian pedagogy and our Jesuit, Catholic heritage,” Butler said in an email.

Alongside the program for employees, there are programs regarding diversity and inclusion for students, teaching assistants and graduate assistants. All incoming undergraduate students are required to participate in “Brave and Bold Dialogues.”

“Bold Dialogues. Brave & Bold Dialogues: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – College Edition for students is an interactive, one-hour course exploring real-life scenarios designed to increase awareness and understanding while building foundational knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion,” Crear said in an email.

Black said that the graduate school piloted a program for teaching assistants and graduate assistants about implicit biases, and it is now incorporated in regular trainings.

“We know that the most effective way to engage with folks around these issues is actually through discussion, so there have been efforts to incorporate anti-racism content into introductory English courses, which most of our freshmen take. The Black Student Council was integral in the development of that content and the English department implemented it for the first time this year,” Black said in an email.

This program is one of the different opportunities for selfguided work regarding diversity and inclusion.

“This is just a starting point — a way to establish foundational understandings, increase self-awareness and hopefully motivate folks to engage in additional learning opportunities around these important topics.”

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Wisconsin Avenue: the street that holds the city together History spanning from Lake Michigan to Suburbs

By Connor Baldwin

connor.baldwin@marquette.edu

Milwaukee. To some it is recognized as the land of cheese curds, but to about 590,000 people, Milwaukee is home, and Wisconsin Avenue is the spine that holds the Cream City together.

The avenue stretches from the coast of Lake Michigan into the suburbs of outer Milwaukee, spreading the rich history of Milwaukee through food, architecture and the city-lovers.

Kelly Walker, director for the center of community service at Marquette, said when you arrive to campus you become engrossed with the area.

“When you come to Marquette as a student, Milwaukee is your home,” Walker said. “You’re not just coming to the university, you are also a member of the community. You are a part of the fabric that makes the city.”

Milwaukee was first inhabited by the Potawatomi nation and used as a wild rice marsh. The land was set upon a 50-foot bluff that overlooked the Milwaukee River.

Solomon Juneau, a FrenchCanadian fur trader, came to the area in 1818 and, according to John Gurda, author of “Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods,” Juneau and his wife, Josette, opened a trading post on what is now the corner of Water Street and Wisconsin Avenue in 1825.

In the 1830s, Kilbourn-town developers started planning for the beginning of Spring Street, the precursor to Wisconsin Avenue.

Due to growing internal pressure

Photos by Collin Nawrocki collin.nawrocki@marquette.edu

The avenue offers many landmarks and attractions. It stretches from Lake Michigan to the Milwaukee suburbs

and promises from the federal government in September 26, 1833, the Potawatomi signed the Treaty of Chicago which ceded their lands in Illinois and Wisconsin, paving the way for urban growth.

For people like Frederick Pabst, a German immigrant turned American brewer, this new city development was a land of opportunity. Moving from Germany to the States in 1848, he moved to the Lake Michigan area and worked as a ship pilot.

It wasn’t until the 1860s that he would settle down in Milwaukee, marrying his wife Maria Best, daughter of Phillip Best.

Phillip Best was the founder of Best Brewing Company, which would eventually be bought out by his son-in-law Pabst and turned into the present-day brewing company Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Pabst became a preeminent figure in Milwaukee. His charitable actions and care for the city made him stand out.

In the late 1800s there were 60 mansions on Wisconsin Avenue, though now there are just a few mansions still remaining on the street, the Pabst Mansion being one of them. Although no one lives in the home, it is now open as a museum. Tours at the Pabst are available to students at a discounted price.

David Zeh, lead museum assistant at the Pabst, shared one particular story that stood out to him from the mansion’s history.

Zeh said that one year Milwaukee was doing a Civil War reenactment but lacked funds. So Pabst took the responsibility to pay for the event.

Soon, word spread about his action and the city wanted to give back to him.

While the parade was coming down Wisconsin Avenue, they took a detour and marched past the Pabst Brewery, applauding the man who had helped so much, said Zeh. “Pabst grew up from modest means,” Zeh said. “He’s a very, very hard worker and a big family man.

We have seen that he stuck up for

his family and was close with his wife. He was a very down-to-earth person, especially for the wealth he had, and that is something to look up to.”

Another location filled with stories on the historic avenue is the Pfister Hotel. The hotel is located on the east side of town, at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Jefferson Street, and has been around since 1893. Benjamin Marcus purchased the property in the 1960s, which made The Pfister as well recognized as it is today.

Brianna Greer, the head concierge of The Pfister, said The Pfister is always hosting weddings, conferences and special events because of its iconic history.

“Wisconsin Avenue is the main drag. It’s the main way to get to the lake, the main way to get to Marquette,” Greer said. “There is so much history on Wisconsin, and I feel like it fits with Pfister because there is so much history as well.”

The Pfister has seen visits from presidents, sports teams and entertainers. Greer said being able to house such celebrities complements the atmosphere of Milwaukee.

“I think Milwaukee offers much more than anyone could imagine,” Greer said. “The vendors, the museums, the history. Milwaukee is amazing.”

Entertainment has always been a big part of the city, ranging from Summerfest to sports teams, keeping folks on the edge of their seats.

Until the 1920s, Wisconsin

Avenue had circus grounds. Shows like Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey were top attractions.

“Each circus paraded down Grand Avenue to publicize its show … the seasonal excitement lasted until 1923 when the Grand avenue Park Company sold the circus grounds. The western half of the circus grounds was sold to Marquette University,” John Gurda said in his book “The West End.” Walker said Wisconsin Avenue and Marquette go hand in hand.

“Being on Wisconsin Avenue, it is symbolic of our engagement of the city. The thoroughfare is a part of our day-to-day existence; Marquette is a part of community members’ day-to-day existence,” Walker said.

Wisconsin Avenue isn’t the only staple of Milwaukee, however, it does connect us to many communities throughout the city.

Walker encourages students to explore the city with an open mind.

“Walking the world with humility and having respect for people through their lived experiences,” Walker said. “There are a lot of valuable sources of knowledge out there in the community … we hope our students are engaging with members with respect for their knowledge and life experiences.”

To learn more about the deep and rich history of Milwaukee and Wisconsin Avenue, take some time to explore or visit the Milwaukee Public Library just across the street from Straz Tower or anywhere where information is available to you.

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Students, faculty asked to consider “cannonball moments,” celebrate The Ignatian year

500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’s conversion, celebrated

By Phoebe Goebel

phoebe.goebel@marquette.edu

The Ignatian Year, which is a holiday celebrated by Jesuits, began in May 2021 and will come to an end in July 2022. As a Jesuit institution, Marquette University recognizes the importance of the Ignatian Year and encourages students not only to celebrate it but to also understand the meaning behind it.

chooses to follow God’s guidance through difficult times in order to find purpose in the situation.

Duns said he was raised Catholic and attended many Jesuit colleges as a student, before becoming a Jesuit in 2004. He experienced his own cannonball moment during an interview for medical school his senior year of college. Duns said that he would pursue priesthood if he didn’t get into medical school, and he realized priesthood was something he would have to consider for his future.

“A single comment to a standard question reframed my life: the question was the cannonball that ‘broke down’ one set of expectations and made a breakthrough to a new way of life,” Duns said.

Fiona Mullarkey, a sophomore in the College of Nursing, said she The Ignatian year is the celebration of the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’s conversion Photo by Isabel Bonebrake isabel.bonebrake@marquette.edu attended a religious private high The 500th anniversary of St. Igna- life and discovered, through this, his school. She said she decided to tius’s conversion occurred on May vocation,” Duns said. continue this type of education at 20, 2021. The conversion Ignatius Marquette recognizes students’ Marquette because she admired was believed to have experienced involvement in the Ignatian Year. Marquette’s religious traditions. was from soldier to saint when he “Your presence in the Marquette “Religion, for me, did influence was struck by a cannonball, hence community means that you are a part my college decision, but only for the being his “cannonball moment”. of this 500-year tradition that has better as I knew I would have differRyan Duns, a theology professor moved hearts and minds for centu- ent resources by attending a school at Marquette, explained why this ries while creating and reading the with Jesuit tradition,” Mullarkey marks such a significant change in signs of the times.” said. “I think religion has affected St. Ignatius’s life.

As a way of developing students’ my college experience in a good “In 1521, at the Battle of Pamplo- knowledge of St. Ignatius’s con- way because I have had access to na, Ignatius was wounded in battle versation, students and faculty are opportunities I wouldn’t if I went to when his leg was struck by a can- urged to consider their own “can- public school.” nonball. During his long recovery, nonball moments.” This is described Mullarkey, said she was educated he had time to reflect and pray on his as a pivotal moment where someone

on the power of cannonball moments at her high school.

University President Michael Lovell shared his respective cannonball moments in order to encourage students to consider their own.

In a message Lovell made to the Marquette community, he admitted to a recent cannonball moment he experienced. After being diagnosed with cancer, Lovell realized that this was a life-changing experience he was going have to rely on his beliefs for.

“As I embark on this journey, there are several things that give me hope and a positive outlook,” Lovell said in his message. “I am a person of deep faith, and I know that God’s glory can manifest through suffering difficult times. I believe in the power of prayer and know that anything is possible with God.” As the Ignatian Year is passing, Marquette wants students to get involved. Students are encouraged to “submit reflections about personal faith stories and transformative moments” and “contact Mission and Ministry to join the Ignatian Year Team.”

“This year invites us to think of our own cannonball moments, times when a new and unexpected opportunity presents itself to us,” Duns said. “Our challenge is to reflect on these moments as invitations to real transformation: How might God be at work in this event, calling me to become who I am meant to be?”

Thursday, January 20, 6 p.m.

Gallery Conversation with Rev. Ryan G. Duns, S.J. Free and open to the public

Join us for a gallery conversation with Assistant Theology Department Chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies Rev. Ryan G. Duns, S.J. The exhibition Maxim Kantor: Wasteland (Letters from Karakorum) was created in collaboration with Rev. Duns’ spring 2022 class THEO 2330: Evil, Horror, and Theology. Focusing on the genre of supernatural horror, the course invites students to identify what Duns calls “dark transcendence.” Through film, literature, and the visual arts, the class will probe the mystery of evil and horror and consider ways in which these genres can serve as portals to an encounter with the “Dark Transcendent” known to theologians as Divine Mystery.

Maxim Kantor, Russian, b. 1957, Wasteland (Letters from Karakorum), 2000, Etching with color engraving, 2000.22.2.29, Museum purchase, Collection of the Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University

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Marquette University Bhangra gears up for semester MUBA founded in 2019, just starting competitions again

By Izzy Fonfara Drewel

isabella.fonfaradrewel@marquette.edu

Bhangra has appeared on America’s Got Talent, in the 2012 London Olympics and has even been performed at the White House, and now the Marquette University Bhangra Academy is hoping to create a thriving community on campus.

MUBA is a dance organization that specializes in Bhangra, a style of dance that originates in the Punjab region of India, and is normally performed at celebrations such as weddings.

Riya Bhasin, a senior in the College of Health Sciences, cofounded MUBA in 2019. She described the joyful memories of dancing at her family events, and how she really wanted to bring that community to Marquette.

“I always found it to be fun and I thought it would always bring people together, and that was the biggest reason that I

wanted to push to have this club,” Bhasin said.

This high-energy dance is accompanied by elaborate and brightly colored outfits which pair nicely with the exciting, upbeat music. The uniforms are traditional and designed to allow the dancers to perform impressive moves, such as leg lifts, while also displaying their culture.

Anuhya Kakumanu, a senior in the College of Health Sciences, explained that while the club eventually wants to compete they start out with teaching the basics to anyone who is interested. “[The club is] basically teaching people about this style of dance and how to get them involved and getting them interested in the dance,” Kakumanu said.

MUBA has a list of goals, one of them being to grow their membership and recruit more dancers this year.

“It’s been hard because we’ve had a lot of people from [the University of WisconsinMilwaukee] reach out because they want to join us, but we don’t know if we can do that because of COVID-19,” Bhasin said

They also planned to hold auditions at the beginning of the spring semester, but because classes were postponed, they’ve had to move them to a later date.

“I don’t even know how we’re going to go about auditions right now because I have to keep checking in to see if we are going to have a space to do things,” Bhasin said.

Additionally, there were plans for a performance at the beginning of February but Bhasin said it is looking uncertain.

However, Bhasin and the rest of the organization are more than happy to welcome anyone who is interested.

“All you need is good energy and a positive attitude; you don’t need any experience,” Bhasin said.

While experience is not needed, some members come in with knowledge of the style from their culture and lives before college.

“I had a little bit of experience from when my friends and I would go to weddings and such where we would perform Bhangra,” Amrit Pal Singh, a sophomore in the College of Engineering, said.

Another goal of the organization is to get involved with Bhangra competitions across the Midwest. Bhasin described how they tried to get involved with the Madtown Bhangra competition previously, but it was complicated by the

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All you need is good energy and a positive attitude; you don’t need any experience.”

RIYA BHASIN Senior in the College of Health Sciences

pandemic. In addition to that, Bhasin explained MUBA was at a disadvantage because they didn’t have as many members as their competitors.

Prior to the pandemic and the COVID-19 precautions, MUBA held workshops on campus to teach the dance to students.

Photo courtesy of Marquette University Bhangra Academy

The uniforms are traditional and designed to allow the dancers to perform impressive moves, such as leg lifts, while also displaying their culture.

The group was able to start up these workshops again in the fall semester, and they received a lot of positive feedback from their participants.

“It was nice to know that the efforts that everybody has put in to make this an inclusive and nonjudgmental space have been appreciated,” Bhasin said.

Before the pandemic precautions, the group was also allowed to have more performances on campus, which included their appearances at MU Spotlight, a talent show put on by the Marquette University Student Government. Kakumanu mentioned that these shows have become some of her favorite memories from MUBA. Coming back from the pandemic was a challenge for the organization, but the members worked hard throughout the fall semester so they could get back to doing what they love.

“Having to start MUBA back up again, especially after the other two co-founders had graduated, was an immense amount of pressure on me,” Bhasin said. “I felt like I had put in a lot to make this work and I didn’t want to see it die.”

However, that hard work was not in vain. Eventually, they hosted a few workshops along with some rehearsals for performances. MUBA wore masks and limited the amount of people they were around to make their practices safer, Kakumanu explained.

“There’s a little bit of concern with [the omicron variant.] We’re trying to bring in new people, but you never know what’s going on with those other guys,” Singh said.

MUBA is celebrating and sharing culture through their performances and workshops on campus, but the growing concern over COVID-19 and the new variant has discouraged their upcoming plans. They are taking measures to be safe while hoping that they will be able to showcase their dance to the community.

As spring semester progresses, the Marquette University Bhangra Academy will work hard on their dances and future performances. If you are interested in MUBA or just want to stay up to date with them, you can find out more on their Instagram, @marquettemuba.

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Five ways students can spend extra week of vacation Marquette extends winter break due to COVID-19 spread

By Kim Cook

kimberly.cook@marquette.edu

When Marquette University announced a week delay to the spring 2022 semester due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the omicron variant, students with plans to arrive back to campus around the former start of the semester are now left with an extra week of free time.

With that in mind, here are a few activities and events that are sure to help students make the most of their bonus week of winter break.

Cheer on the Golden Eagles!

While the men’s and women’s basketball teams will be on the road for most of the extra week, Marquette Tennis will be taking on the Chicago State Cougars from the Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center Jan. 21.

The women’s tennis match will take place at 2 p.m. with the men’s match to follow at 6 p.m.

The men’s basketball team will return to Fiserv Forum Jan. 23 to take on No. 20 Xavier, right before the kick off of the spring 2022 semester.

As for women’s basketball, they will go head to head with Xavier

in Cincinnati Jan. 21 and then backtrack to Indianapolis to meet the Butler Bulldogs Jan. 23.

Plan a day in the city With new businesses like the 3rd St. Market Hall opening near the Historic Third Ward, and events like Gallery Night MKE, Milwaukee is ready to welcome Marquette students back from winter break.

The 3rd St. Market Hall, which opened Jan. 14, is a new destination for food and gifts right in the heart of the city or, as the business’ website states, “a celebration of our city’s cuisine, diversity, and culture all happening on one of the most cherished and historic blocks downtown.” There are currently six vendors open for operation within the market hall including Dairyland, a restaurant

that dishes up frozen custard, and Strega, a vendor that serves freshly made pasta.

Gallery Night MKE, taking place in the Third Ward Jan. 2122, features Milwaukee-based artists and their work. This event is completely free and offers the opportunity to buy original art while shopping in the boutiques in the Third Ward. Check out Gallery Night MKE’s for a full list of featured artist and a schedule of the events.

Stream a new TV show or movie Frigid winter temperatures and the ongoing pandemic create the perfect opportunity for students to stay in and find a new television show or movie to obsess over, and there are plenty of new releases that will make the perfect candidates.

In December 2021, Netflix released the second seasons of a couple of its most popular original series like “The Witcher” and “Emily in Paris.” Although vastly different from each other, you can still binge watch with a group of friends. The streaming service also added new original series in 2022 like “Hype House,” a reality show that brings together some of YouTube and TikTok’s biggest creators like Thomas Petrou, Chase Hudson and Nikita Dragun.

HBO began releasing the second season of their award-winning drama “Euphoria” Jan. 9. For all the “Star Wars” fans out there, Disney+ added “The Book of Boba Fett,” a spin-off series from “The Mandalorian,” that follows bounty hunter Boba Fett back to the planet Tattoine as a new story unfolds.

Photo by Collin Nawrocki collin.nawrocki@marquette.edu

Visiting the lakefront is one way to spend a day in the city no matter the season. Take a walk along the beach.

Prepare for the spring semester Students can also take the time to make sure that they are ready for the spring 2022 semester to begin.

With the announcement that the semester would be starting Jan. 24 rather than Jan. 18, Marquette is also requiring students to get their COVID-19 booster shot. Proof of their booster is to be uploaded to the MU Medical Clinic Portal prior to Feb. 1. To maximize protection from COVID-19 and the omicron variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently recommends everyone over the age of 12 receives a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

On campus, the Walgreens on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and 16th Street is offering COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots by appointment. Students can look to their website for more information on how to schedule an appointment.

Just hang out and relax While this may not seem like the most extravagant use of time, just catching up with friends during this extra week is a great option for those on campus. Before academic and social calendars get too full, students have a good amount of time to do nothing with the fellow Marquette students, roommates and friends that they may not see as often over the course of the semester.

REVIEW: Cordae lacks growth on sophomore album “From A Birds Eye View” debuted Jan. 14 on all platforms

By Rashad Alexander

rashad.alexander@marquette.edu

Since the release of his debut album “The Lost Boy” in June 2019, Maryland rapper Cordae’s career and personal life has already had big changes. He has been nominated for two Grammys and dropped the YBN from his name after the group disbanded. Now, two years after his debut album, he returns with his sophomore project, “From A Bird’s Eye View.”

When Cordae announced the release date of the project would be Jan. 14, he released a video presenting the album in a Steve Jobs homage, where he presents his new project in a similar style as Jobs. He even wore a black turtleneck and blue jeans, just like the late founder of Apple wore. This trailer made me excited for the album’s

release, as Cordae’s unique way to announce the project built more anticipation.

However, upon listening to “From A Bird’s Eye View,” the excitement I was looking for was nowhere to be found.

Usually when I hear a really good album, the first few tracks are the ones that really draw me to the project. However, the first five tracks weren’t really anything special. I feel like Cordae’s flow doesn’t really change throughout the songs, and the production is kind of bland and doesn’t really stick with me.

His first album’s production was a lot more diverse and engaging, where his new album just sounds like the same song 14 times.

I did like the fourth track,

“Momma’s Hood,” where he mentions his story of dropping out of college to pursue his rap career.

“The smartest n**** who had dropped out / F*** your graduation / I think that s*** a f***** scam / Somebody had to say it,” raps the 24-yearold, who previously went to Towson University.

The album does have some high points — mostly the features. Lil Durk, Gunna, Lil Wayne, H.E.R. and the legendary Stevie Wonder make appearances on the project.

I feel like all the features played their role well on the songs and were overall the focal point of the album for me.

A song with Lil Durk and Cordae was a collaboration

I generally didn’t expect considering their different styles, but it actually worked out with the melodies of H.E.R. on “Chronicles.”

I think the best feature of the album was Freddie Gibbs on “Champagne Glasses.” Gibbs and Cordae are both known for their lyricism and seeing them go back to back on a song really kept me engaged while listening to the track.

While Cordae had a successful debut with “The Lost Boy,” his style hasn’t really changed in the nearly two years since that album. While his lyricism is still some of the best in hip hop, it all just sounds the same. I just don’t see a whole lot of replay value with “From A Bird’s Eye

View.” It seems like he thought he could do the same things he did on his debut album with his new project, but it only holds him back from growing as an artist. He has a lot of potential to be a star within the industry, but I think Cordae needs to find different sounds within his music to make that push. Also, waiting to drop a new album after nearly three years made it seem like this album was going to be worth the wait. Unfortunately, it the project just didn’t live to the expectations I hoped for.

I rate Cordae’s “From A Bird’s Eye View” a five out of 10. My favorite songs were “Today” with Gunna and “Chronicles” with H.E.R. and Lil Durk.

Graphic by Lily Werner elizabeth.werner@marquette.edu

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STAFF EDITORIAL

Slow MU seal redesign failing Native students

It has been over a year since the Native American Student Association called on Marquette University to improve its support of Native students on campus and change the Marquette seal. The seal has not yet been changed.

Marquette must take more swift steps to get the university seal changed, as it severely misrepresents the interactions between Father Marquette and the Native peoples on the land and may isolate Native members of the Marquette community.

The bottom half of the current seal has a cropped image from the 1869 painting by artist Wilhelm Alfred Lamphrect titled “Father Marquette and the Indians.” In the original painting, Father Marquette is conversing with a group of Native Americans who are guiding him on his journey. However, in the cropped image on the seal, Father Marquette appears to be the one guiding the Native American individual, as they are turned away from view.

Additionally, part of the Marquette community has spoken out that this cropped image perpetuates colonialism, white supremacy and Native submissiveness.

The Marquette seal has been contested among students and faculty since 2014, but a recent wide-reaching call to change the seal began July 2020 when a Marquette student started a petition to change the seal and October 2020 when Marquette’s Native American Student Association presented a list of demands to the university. In response to Native American Student Association’s demand to change the seal, Marquette announced it was forming a committee to redesign the seal March 2021.

The next update on the seal was last August which said that the committee would “… continue its work this fall to ensure that the seal represents Marquette’s Catholic, Jesuit mission and acknowledges the influence of Indigenous peoples on our history. continuing its work on the

seal’s design.”

Bryan Rindfleisch, an associate professor of history and a member of the research team for the seal redesign, said a proposed redesign of the seal was shared at the Dec. 10 Board of Trustees meeting but was voted down.

To Rindfleisch’s knowledge, the seal’s redevelopment is still going on.

There doesn’t seem to be a lot of urgency on the university’s behalf to get the seal redesigned.

The university seal not only harms people of Native communities but also harms people who are not part of Native communities. The university seal is everywhere — buildings, flags, paraphernalia, diplomas. By continuing to print and endorse this seal, Marquette is showcasing that it supports what the seal stands for.

This is unacceptable.

Changing the university seal is important because it is a tangible action the university can take to show it supports Native people on campus

and in the surrounding communities. People of Native communities are telling the university that changing the seal is important to them, so making quicker efforts to change it is essential.

As of the fall 2021 semester, there are only 13 undergraduate students, six graduate students and nine faculty and staff members who identify as Native American, according to the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis. Native Americans are one of the least represented groups on campus.

Representation matters. Especially with such a small population of Native Americans at Marquette.

Improving representation can begin with something as simple as changing the seal.

The university recently shared it had adopted a land and water acknowledgment to acknowledge that Marquette is on traditional and ancestral land of Native peoples and nations, including the Menominee,

Ojibwe, Potawatomi, Ho Chunk, Fox, Sauk and Mascouten people.

This is a positive step toward creating a more inclusive environment for Native people as well as acknowledging the history of genocide and displacement Native Americans experienced during colonization.

The same efforts should be made to change the seal.

By acknowledging that the cropped image of Father Marquette and the Native American grossly misrepresents their interactions, and dedicating more time and resources to quicken the process of redesigning the seal, Marquette can follow through on its verbal commitments and words with tangible action.

Native students have been calling on Marquette to change the university seal for years. Marquette has been aware of the issues. There is no excuse for the delay. Marquette needs to quicken the process and change the seal. Enough is enough.

massage Epstein.

One of the pieces of evidence shown at the Maxwell trial was Jeffrey Epstein’s “black book,” an address book containing numerous names of girls that Epstein “employed” as well as public figures Epstein and Maxwell associated themselves with. Court ruling determined that these names would not be publicized.

Differentiating between the victims and Epstein’s and Maxwell’s connections is a crucial part of Maxwell’s trial, as to not override the rules of justice and focus on the victims. Yet, this book and their elite connections must be investigated further by the FBI. Since Jeffrey Epstein’s death, radicalized groups like QAnon have flocked to the internet to dream up conspiracy theories that America is run by a pedophilic corporate elite. While many of these theories can be dismissed, it is hard to ignore the influence and power that money brings.

In the era of #MeToo, an online movement that brought light to the harassment women experience, many of the victims of sexual exploitation point to the power that their alleged abuser had. In cases like Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby, their power allowed them to

say and do whatever they pleased because they had influence through their fame and wealth.

This happens to be the case with Epstein and Maxwell as well. In 2009, Epstein was able to obtain special treatment, such as generous work release from jail, after he was convicted of perpetrating sex crimes, theorized due to his generous donations to the Palm Beach

flix documentary “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich,” it is noted that it was not just Epstein, but Maxwell and other famous figures such as Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew and Alan Dershowitz, who sexually abused young girls on various trips to Epstein’s private island, Little St. James, and party cities such as St. Tropez. In 2009, Epstein also was promised immunity for his “coconspirators.”

Children around the world suffering due to commercial sexual exploitation is not just a criminal issue. It is a societal one.

Sex trafficking is characterized by the FBI as a type of human trafficking where an individual is compelled by force, fraud or coercion to engage in commercial sex acts.

According to the Liberate Children Foundation, an organization driven to end child trafficking in the United States, children are four times more likely to be trafficked for sex than adults are. In Wisconsin, the average age to be trafficked is 11-13 years old.

Milwaukee is a growing hub of sex trafficking for its geographical location and the fact that it is embedded within our community, as many who are sex trafficked do not realize that they experiencing trafficking.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that experiencing childhood sexual abuse creates an adverse childhood experience, meaning that it will affect a child in long and short-term consequences, such as physical and mental trauma.

These instances of sex trafficking are rape and sexual assault. To prosecute rape, it must be brought to authorities and put through the justice system. Only 23% of sexual assaults are reported to the police and rape trials result in conviction 35% of the time.

The abuse has gone on for long enough and the rest of the case must be brought to light. With Maxwell’s sentencing date set for June 2022 and a burgeoning new case for accused Prince Andrew, it appears that justice has already begun.

However, there is a long road still to bring justice to the victims of child sex trafficking. Wealth and influence must not allow criminals to go undetected and unnoticed.

Justice must be served equally.

Ghislaine Maxwell trial must create expansive accountability Laura Niezgoda

In July 2019, Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and former New York financier, was found dead in his jail cell. In December 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell, former romantic partner to Epstein, was found guilty of five out of six counts of sex trafficking charges.

This is a tremendous victory for the victims of Epstein and Maxwell, as some justice has been served. However, this does not mean the case is fully resolved.

After Epstein and Maxwell’s meeting in 1992, the two allegedly began their abuse by recruiting young girls with promises of wealth, status or opportunities.

These instances took place in many of Epstein’s properties, such as New York, Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In Palm Beach, Epstein and Maxwell would recruit young, disadvantaged girls in the early 2000s, before authorities got involved in 2005. Almost all the individuals told the same story that Maxwell would greet the girls then bring them upstairs to Epstein, where the girls were then told to strip and

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...special treatment to those who have immense power and influence cannot continue.”

Police Department. This special treatment to those who have immense power and influence cannot continue.

In many of the testimonies from the alleged victims in the 2020 Net-

Laura Niezgoda is a sophomore studying communication studies and criminology and law studies.

She can be reached at laura.niezgoda@marquette.edu

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U.S. democracy still rattled one year after Jan. 6 insurrection Grace Cady Jan. 6, 2022 marked the one year anniversary of the insurrection that we saw take place at the United States Capitol following claims made by former President Donald Trump that the presidential election was stolen from him. This day symbolized a new level of political division so severe that people seemed to lose sight of the sanctity of human life.

Since that day, the foundation of our country’s democracy has significantly changed.

Preceding the insurrection, Trump spoke to his supporters and encouraged them to march on the Capitol as Congress certified the election results. Politicians and American citizens have widely debated whether or not Trump should be held responsible, considering he made statements such as, “We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore.” Despite this, Trump was acquitted of inciting the insurrection.

However, law does not necessarily equal ethics. From a moral standpoint, Trump undoubtedly holds responsibility for the Jan. 6 insurrection and those who have continued to embolden him and his actions are also responsible for perpetuating serious issues in this country. Trump’s rhetoric for months leading up to the insurrection undoubtedly contributed to the chaos.

During a White House briefing Sept. 23, 2020 Trump said this in response to being asked if he’d commit to a peaceful transfer of power: “We’re going to have to see what happens. You know, I’ve been complaining about the ballots and the ballots are a disaster. And the ballots are out of control. You know it. And you know who knows it better than anybody else? The Democrats.”

As a country, for the past year we have heard a lot of dishonesty and misinformation, motivated by the claims that President Joe Biden is not the true victor of the 2020 presidential election.

As a result of this conspiracy, many American citizens, politicians and members of the media such as Fox News and Newsmax have fought to push this agenda. The Jan. 6 insurrection is a clear display of that. People resorted to violence out of anger and hatred; but mostly due to the belief that they were patriots fighting against a tyrannical government because that’s what they were convinced of.

This day was no display of patriotism; it was an act of terrorism.

People attempted to overturn a free and fair presidential election which was verified several times and also saw the highest voter turnout to date.

The most Americans ever to come out and vote in a presidential election should have been celebrated as a wonderful display of democracy but instead was tarnished. Some Americans claimed that a high voter turnout was suspicious; but increased voter turnout is not a sign of fraud.

Effects of the insurrection have now bled into the way

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A vigil was held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. Jan. 6 in remembrance of the insurrection one year ago.

Congress operates.

Congress has relapsed from divisive to dangerous because the effects of the insurrection have proved to be lasting in the way its members interact with one another. There is such immense trauma, hatred and disaccord between members that some people have come to feel threatened by one another. For example, metal detectors are at the Capitol building per the request of some Democratic Congress members and have been there since several days after the attack.

“This (Congress) is the worst I’ve ever seen,” Representative Maxine

Waters, D-Los Angeles, said in an interview with The Washington Post this year. “We were threatened with people who carry guns and had to set up machines by which to detect whether or not we were armed. This is, it’s kind of scary.”

The most direct way to pay homage to this day is to say simply that it mattered. Jan. 6 was a heartbreaking day for the country and it took the lives of several people, but it affected the lives of every person in America.

It was a result of misinformation spreading like a disease. It was the result of our president encouraging harmful and hateful actions. It should

not soon be forgotten or diminished.

When we look back a year ago to the events of Jan. 6, we see a lot of spite, hate and senselessness. Since then, we have still seen an abundance of these things and the cycle will continue unless there are people in power brave enough to put their foot down and do what is truly right.

Politicians need to take accountability for their actions and continue to reprimand those responsible for the insurrection.

Grace Cady is a sophomore studying Journalism. She can be be reached at grace.cady@marquette.edu

Safety discussions, plans should be more inclusive Krisha Patel While many discussions around safety focus on women, safety should be a top priority for everyone.

Safety should be more inclusive, especially at Marquette University.

Robberies are a common crime that occur on Marquette’s campus.

In the past semester, Marquette has reported many robberies, with as many as three in one week last October. Many of the perpetrators were armed, meaning that they were reported to carry weapons, and many of the victims were reported to be male students.

Men are more likely to be robbed or mugged at night than women because they are less likely to scream for help. Additionally, men also experience sexual assault. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 81% of women in the U.S. report being sexual assaulted, and 43% of men in the U.S. report being sexual assaulted. Moreover, nearly 25% of men report experiencing some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetimes.

For women, many incidences of

sexual assault happen when the victim knows the attacker personally, with approximately 51% of women reporting they were sexually assaulted by an intimate partner and about 41% reporting they were sexually assaulted by an acquaintance. About half of the men who reported being sexually assaulted also said they knew their attacker, but there were also instances that they didn’t know their attacker. About 15% of men reported being sexually assaulted by a stranger.

While the percentage of men who report experiencing sexual assault is significantly lower than women in general, it is still startling. It is less known that men are more likely to be sexually assaulted by a stranger.

A lack of attention to this may put men in danger.

Safety discussions often surround women, but more efforts should be made to address crimes targeted at men. Stereotypes in the U.S. linked to male masculinity such as strength and independence may draw discussions of safety away from men, as they are seen to not need help.

This is just not true.

Especially for men of color and men who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, who have a higher like-

lihood to be victims of crimes, drawing more attention to men’s safety is essential.

According to the Vera Institute of Injustice, young Black men are the most likely demographic to be robbed every year. Additionally, ho-

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Stereotypes in the U.S. linked to male masculinity ... may draw discussions of safety away from men.”

micide is the leading cause of death for young Black men between the ages of 10 and 24. Men of color are also more likely that white men to experience hate crimes, according to

the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

The common cause is bias and racial prejudices. Overall, people of color have been easier targets and receive injustices regarding equal pay, police misconduct or even verbal and physical harassment.

Men who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community are four times more likely than non-LGBTQ+ to experience violent crime such as sexual assault as well as aggravated and simple assault.

While the focus on the safety of women is necessary, as they are often targets of sexual assault and other violent crimes, a negative effect of this is that safety discussions and concerns can sometimes exclude men. Men are victims of robbery and assault as well, and most of these incidences go unnoticed due to the perpetuation of unhealthy views and stereotypes of masculinity.

Promotion of safety measures should be inclusive and specific, as men and women, and men and women identifying as people of color or LGBTQ+ specifically, experience different risks and vulnerabilities of being victims of crimes.

Marquette, the Marquette University Police Department as well as institutions and police departments

across the U.S. should dedicate more resources to creating more inclusive and diverse safety measures and tips. Not everyone’s experience in the U.S. is the same, and that extends to potentially experiencing and experiencing crime.

Krisha Patel is a junior studying nursing and Spanish for the health professions. She can be reached at krisha.patel@marquette.edu

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Lougbo works back from knee injury

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Redshirt sophomore guard Nirel Lougbo during warm-ups ahead of Marquette women’s basketball’s 68-32 win over Georgetown Jan. 14 at the Al McGuire Center.

Massaschuetts native made season debut Dec. 22 vs Cincinatti

By Ava Mares

ava.mares@marquette.edu

It was a normal off-season women’s basketball practice. Nirel Lougbo just came off her first-year season where she averaged 2.3 rebounds, 1.5 points and 1.3 assists after appearing in all 32 games during the 2019-20 season.

With the graduation of former guard Isabelle Spingola, the 5-foot10 guard was entering her sophomore season looking to take on a bigger role and more minutes in the guard rotation.

However, with opening day right around the corner, Lougbo’s path took an unexpected turn.

A sudden knee injury forced her season to come to an end and for her to take a medical

redshirt season.

“It was so hard, it was like nobody really understood what I was going through, but everybody tried their best,” Lougbo said.

Move ahead one year, nine months and 14 days to Dec. 22, 2021, when the Golden Eagles hosted the Cincinnati Bearcats. The game did not just represent Marquette’s then-ninth win of the season but also represented Lougbo’s return to the court.

Lougbo finished with two rebounds in four minutes of action in her return to the hardwood.

“I remembered what it feels like for it to be game day again,” Lougbo said.

While Lougbo has returned to suiting up in the blue and gold, her journey on her way back from an rare meniscus injury turned into a lesson of perseverance, perspective and patience.

Prior to her injury, which resulted in Lougbo having to get surgery, she described her life as “go, go, go.”

“I thought, ‘what do we do now to try and get me back to the court?’ because I don’t know,” Lougbo said.

Following her surgery, Lougbo was left staring down the long and unpredictable road to recovery ahead of her.

“The injury was a little worse than we thought, so the comeback was a little harder,” Lougbo said. “It was a whole bunch of trial and error.”

It was kind of hard to see myself getting back to the court when there are so many different schedules and plans people had for me and a lot didn’t end up working for me.”

During her rehab, Lougbo worked closely with assistant director of sports performance Maggie Smith as well as associate athletic trainer Leah Jankowski.

“The beginning was the hardest part for her and me,” Jankowski said. “I started at Marquette last year, we’re just right into the 202021 season and this happened (the in-

jury). Nirel had to gain a lot of trust in me very quick and I appreciate her for that.”

Taking a positive approach Lougbo said in her time off the court, she realized how she took her first year for granted.

“I was really serious, trying to get the job done (freshman year).

Being out showed me that you can have that balance of having fun and showing your personality on the court while getting the job done,” Lougbo said. “Now that I’m back, I don’t want to feel restricted. I want to bring that fun side of me on the court as well.”

Lougbo’s positive outlook on life does not go unnoticed by those around her, especially

by Jankowski.

“She’s a very driven individual and what I really appreciate about her is that she has taken all the negative aspects of this recovery and have turned it into positives. You will always see her smiling and joking and goofing around. No matter how frustrated she gets, she’s al-

ways going to spin it into something positive. And because of that, she’s always driven to be a better version of herself,” Jankowski said.

The road back While Lougbo said she faced challenges with the injury itself, it was the recovery aspect that tested her both physically and mentally.

“I am in the gym with Maggie (Smith) a lot, trying to build back up that strength,” Lougbo said. “The strength was the biggest piece that I needed to feel comfortable getting on the court and moving up and down with my teammates because without that I don’t think I would have had the ability to even really get back playing.”

Sophomore guard Danyel Middleton said she has seen Lougbo’s work ethic come alive.

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Offense finds its groove during winning streak Squad averaging 85 points per game during stretch

By Sam Arco

samuel.arco@marquette.edu

After starting BIG EAST play 0-3 and struggling on the offensive side of the ball, the Marquette men’s basketball team has turned the corner over the past couple of weeks, winning four straight conference matchups after their latest win against then-No. 20 Seton Hall Jan. 15.

During the team’s four-game winning streak, the Golden Eagles have played their best basketball offensively throughout the season, as they’ve averaged 85 points per contest over the stretch. As a team, the Golden Eagles rank sixth with 75.2 points per contest throughout the first seven games of conference play.

The offensive explosion over the last few games started against No. 16 Providence when the Golden Eagles routed the Friars 88-56. The 32-point win was the largest margin of victory over a ranked opponent in school history and was tied for the team’s season-high in points at the time.

That record would only last three days however, as the Golden Eagles would light up the court once again, this time at Georgetown Jan. 7, putting up a season-high 92 points and winning by 28.

The Golden Eagles would bring their offensive momentum back to Milwaukee the following week Jan.

11 when the team defeated DePaul 87-76 thanks to a career-high 25 points from redshirt junior guard Greg Elliott off the bench.

Although Marquette struggled from the field for most of the second half against Seton Hall on Saturday, they managed to escape with a 7372 win after graduate transfer guard Darryl Morsell finished the game with 26 points, which tied his careerhigh. Marquette also went 11-for22 from the 3-point line throughout the contest.

So, what’s started to click for the Golden Eagles offensively midway through the season? The answer is simple: relying on one another.

“Every team goes through twists and turns over the course of a year and they have to learn that the only way to be their best is together and truly committing to something larger than themselves,” head coach Shaka Smart said. “And our guys have done a great job (with that).”

Dating back to the doubleovertime loss to Creighton Jan. 1, Marquette has had a different leading scorer in each game, with each of these players recording at least 20 points.

In addition to Elliott and Morsell leading the way against DePaul and Seton Hall respectively, redshirt first-year forward Oso Ighodaro posted a career-high 22 points against Creighton.

Additionally, redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis had 23 against Providence and redshirt first-year forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper had a career-high 22 at Georgetown.

“Of the 10 previous wins, we’ve had nine different guys get voted by

Photo by John Leuzzi john.leuzzi@marquette.edu

Tyler Kolek (22) drives to the basket in Marquette’s 73-72 win over then-No. 20 Seton Hall Jan.15.

their teammates as domino of the game so that’s an indication of the fact that we’re a team that is going to benefit from having strength in numbers,” Smart said.

Marquette’s ability to spread the ball around efficiently has also been boosted by the play of redshirt firstyear guard Tyler Kolek, who hasn’t contributed through his scoring, but by creating opportunities for his teammates.

The reigning A-10 rookie of the year currently leads the BIG EAST in assists per game, with 7.7 per contest after collecting a total of 33 in just his last four games.

Overall, the Golden Eagles have played team basketball when it comes to spreading the wealth around, as Marquette has assisted on 94 of its 129 made field goals

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throughout the four-game winning streak. More so, the Golden Eagles rank second in the BIG EAST in assists with 17.7 a game and rank first in the conference in terms of assist/ turnover ratio of 1.4.

“We know that we’re a much better team when we use all of our weapons and we all play together,” Elliott said. “We don’t have a oneman show.”

Marquette’s active defense has also helped the blooming offense as forced turnovers and deflections have resulted in an abundance of transition points for the Golden Eagles. Throughout the last four games, Marquette has won the transition battle in each contest, outscoring its opponents 88-47 in terms of fast break points during that stretch.

“We’re so much better when we

play transition,” Prosper said after the Georgetown win. “By getting deflections, getting steals, having guys like Kur (Kuath) at the rim who can block shots that can get us going every time. We have great athletes on this team and have guys who can make great decisions in transition.”

The Golden Eagles have improved their offense at the right time, as Saturday’s win marked the first of a six-game stretch that features BIG EAST teams currently ranked in the national poll.

With upcoming fixtures against No. 11 Villanova, No. 20 Xavier, No. 21 Providence and a rematch at Seton Hall, the Golden Eagles will need their offense to continue to click these upcoming weeks to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.

Team sets 36 personal records during last meet Rogers, Mansavage and Wright aim high for new year

By Johnnie Brooker

johnnie.brooker@marquette.edu

With two meets already under their belts in the 2021-22 season, the mindset for the Marquette men’s and women’s indoor track

teams is simple: locked in and ready to compete.

“We have a really strong team this year and I’m excited to see where that goes,” junior sprinter Ariana Mansavage said.

Before winter break, the teams competed in the Blue & Gold Invite at Notre Dame Dec. 3 and the Blue Demon Holiday Invite at DePaul Dec. 10.

Both teams earned victories in the long jump, triple jump and the

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Junior Ariana Mansavage at the Blue Demon Holiday Invite Dec. 10.

800-meter dash in both meets.

“These first two meets were great for the team. We saw a lot of growth and a lot of bounce back from last year,” redshirt sophomore Julian Wright said. “A lot of people are getting into good shape. A lot of freshmen showing new times and just putting down place-marks to start with at the beginning of the season.”

Marquette’s track and field athletes set 33 personal records, four made the all-time top 10 lists at the Blue and Gold Invite and 36 Golden Eagles set personal records and five made the all-time top 10 lists at the Blue Demon Holiday Invite Wright stated that he believed his teammates performed pretty well and that it was good for him to get his feet back on the ground, running against actual competition again.

Coming off the Blue Demon Holiday Invite meet, Mansavage was one high point. Mansavage is now ranked third in school history in the 300-meter dash with a 40.54, taking third place in

the event.

Head coach Bert Rogers said he was pleased with the team’s performance in the last two meets.

“There were good starting-off points,” Rogers said. “The stuff we do in December counts, but we’re sort of training through it.

So, in December, I usually look at it a little bit more like practice meet opportunities and I was pleased.

The Golden Eagles will compete in seven more meets – Lake Michigan Open, Bill Clinger Multi, John Tierney Invite, Meyo Invite, Parkside Classic, GVSU Big Meet and St. Valentine’s Invite – before the BIG EAST Championships Feb. 25 and 26 in Chicago.

With depth on both sides of the team, Rogers said Marquette’s goal this season is to continue building on their times and skills as the season progresses.

“The goal is the same. Always a team trophy,” Rogers said. “With UConn now in the conference, that increases the competition level but that raises for everybody. We’ve

got the depth to stick our noses in there. We definitely would not be favorites or anything, but I think you can consider us as a dark horse.”

Mansavge said a goal of hers this season is to break the current indoor record of the 400-meter dash.

As for Wright, he said he is looking to going after both the 200-meter and 400-meter indoor and outdoor dash as well as having his eyes set on the regional meet.

Rogers said he is encouraged on what is to come this season “We got a lot of senior leadership with the whole COVID-19 situation,” Rogers said. “We have a lot of people that ended up staying back to use up their extra years of eligibility, so we have several fifth-years and even a sixth-year.

We have some experience and it just helps our depth overall and experience in a lot of different areas. I am looking forward to the season and seeing what we will be able to do.”

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Wildcats hand Golden Eagles first loss of season at home King leads team with 14 points on 7-for-12 shooting

By Jackson Gross

jackson.gross@marquette.edu

After earning wins in its previous two games of their three-game home stand, the Marquette women’s basketball team entered Sunday’s contest against Villanova looking for a sweep.

However, the Wildcats had other plans as they handed the Golden Eagles their first loss of the season at home by a score of 58-55.

“I was just a little disappointed with this afternoon’s game. I didn’t think we put a full 40 minutes, we knew it was going to be kind of ‘grind it out’ type of game and we needed to be a little bit better really on both sides of the ball,” head coach Megan Duffy said.

Sunday’s game meant more than a normal game, as the Golden Eagles held their annual “We Back Pat” game in honor of former Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt who passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2016.

“We really try to support the We

Back Pat Foundation and just awareness of Alzheimer’s,” Duffy said.

“Coach Summitt is one of our greatest mentors and pioneers with the women’s basketball game and somebody that I look up to. She was fearless and competitive as all get-out.”

Marquette got out to a hot start in the first quarter as junior guard Jordan King started 3-for-3 from the field. King would finish with six points and three rebounds in the frame.

Following the under-five media timeout, Villanova would flip the script and outscore Marquette nine to two to end the first stanza. However, it would not be enough to take the lead as the Golden Eagles held a 15-14 advantage after the first 10 minutes.

The second half was contested as both exchanged runs of their own, keeping the score tied at 22-22 at the 4:38 mark of the quarter. Both teams would continue to trade baskets until the buzzer with Marquette taking a 31-30 lead at the break.

Neither team could gain much momentum in the third quarter with both struggling to get any rhythm on offense set. Despite shooting 5-for11 from the field in the frame, Villanova took a 44-42 lead into the fourth quarter behind junior forward Maddy Siegrist’s five points.

King (23) looks to inbound the ball in Marquette women’s basketball’s 58-55 loss to Villanova Jan.16.

Leading 46-44 with 8:15 left in regulation, junior guard Brooke Mullin hit a step back 3-pointer from the right wing at the incase the Wildcats lead to 49-44. Villanova would get out to its largest lead of the game at the 6:53 mark when Siegrist hit a 3-pointer forcing Duffy to call a timeout.

Sophomore guard Danyel Middle-

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ton ended the Golden Eagles’ scoreless drought, which lasted for over four minutes, scoring on a driving lay-up. Middleton’s basket would spark a 9-0 Marquette run.

Marquette had a chance to tie the game with 53 seconds left on the clock, but sophomore forward Liza Karlen made one-of-two from the line to cut Villanova led to 54-53.

The Golden Eagles then had two opportunities for game-tying 3-pointers but both missed the mark resulting in Villanova pulling out the narrow 58-55 win.

It is just the second time under Duffy that Marquette has lost a game after leading at the half.

Siegrist led the way for Villanova on the afternoon with a game-high 19 points while grabbing six rebounds and three assists.

“She (Siegrist) doesn’t stop,” King said. “She has the motor to go after rebounds, so if she’s not making her first shot, she’s gonna fight for that

rebound to make that second shot and that’s what makes her a good player, just how hard she works.”

King led the Golden Eagles with 14 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Despite finishing with 11 points, graduate student forward Lauren Van Kleunen struggled from the field finishing the day 4-for-14.

Marquette (11-5, 4-3 BIG EAST) will now have a few days off before embarking on a two-game road trip that starts Friday night in Cincinnati against Xavier at 6 p.m. CST. “It gives us time to decompress, kind of watch some film and reflect on this game,” King said. “But I think the biggest thing moving forward for us is having the mentality of 13 strong. It’s going to take one through 13 and like coach says, the entire coaching staff so really, it’s a program effort in BIG EAST games like this.”

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Marquette takes down Pirates at Fiserv Forum, 73-72 Smart’s crew earns third win against ranked opponent

By Matt Yeazel

matthew.yeazel@marquette.edu

Coming in on a three-game winning streak after beating DePaul Tuesday night, Marquette hosted then-No. 20 Seton Hall Saturday afternoon and came away with a thrilling 73-72 victory at Fiserv Forum.

As a few games already this season have gone, this one came down to the final seconds as Marquette needed to comeback in the second half.

In the first half though, Marquette had their best shooting half of the season.

The Golden Eagles shot 9-for14 from beyond the arc in the first half, including three each from first-year guard Kam Jones and graduate student guard Darryl Morsell. Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis also made two triples from deep in the opening 20 minutes.

Overall, Marquette shot 53.6% from the floor in the half. Nine threes in a half is the most in a single half this season.

“First half we had it going of-

fensively,” head coach Shaka Smart said.

Defensively it was also a good half for Marquette as they forced 10 Seton Hall turnovers, many of those coming from their fullcourt press.

However, graduate student guard Bryce Aiken had a stellar first half, scoring 17 points on a perfect 6-for-6 from the field.

The start of the second half was not a similar story for Marquette, as they struggled mightily to score.

The Golden Eagles did not make a field goal without the help of a goaltend until the 11:28 mark of the second half when graduate student forward Kur Kuath made a layup.

Despite its offensive struggles, it was Marquette’s defense that kept the game close, forcing numerous Seton Hall turnovers, to trail only by three at that mark.

From there, Morsell took over and stepped up. He made backto-back buckets to give Marquette a 67-65 lead with just over two minutes left to play.

He’d finish with a team-high 26 points on 8-for-12 shooting, tying his career-high which he set earlier this season against New Hampshire.

“He was phenomenal,” Smart said. “Darryl gives our team more confidence. We’re not even

close if Darryl doesn’t play the way he did today.”

Morsell added five rebounds and three assists in addition to his 26 points. He went a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line and made a team-high four 3-pointers, the most he’s made in a game in his collegiate career.

“I just want to win at the end of the day,” Morsell said. “When the first one goes down for me, it helps my confidence. My teammates trust me, my coaches trust me so why wouldn’t I trust myself.”

With the game tied at 70, Lewis came through with one of the biggest baskets of the game for Marquette in the form of a floater that took multiple bounces on the rim before falling in. That gave the Golden Eagles the lead with just under a minute to go.

After Aiken tied the game again with two free-throws, Smart called timeout with the ball on Marquette’s end and an opportunity to take the last shot with 22.8 seconds to go.

Morsell then held the ball to run down the clock and eventually be put into the hands of redshirt junior guard Greg Elliott, who took a well-contested shot with the intent of drawing a foul on Aiken, which he did successfully to the dismay of the Seton Hall bench.

After a review, Elliott was granted two shots from the line and he made the first before intentionally missing the second in order to take a few ticks off the clock and not allow the Pirates to advance the ball to their end of the court.

“Greg did a good job creating and a good job getting fouled,” Smart said. “Darryl and some of the guys were adamant that they wanted him to miss the second free throw and it worked out for us. Good miss.”

With a one-point lead and 1.5 on the clock, there was nearly a Seton Hall turnover as the inbounder, graduate forward Alexis Yetna, moved along the baseline, which is normally considered a travel in that situation.

However, Smart said one official told Yetna he was allowed to move before the play so the officials came together and allowed the play to start over without a turnover.

On the inbound, Lewis then stole the pass and secured a victory for the Golden Eagles, forcing the Pirates 20th turnover of the game in the process.

“We always harp on defense as a team,” Morsell said. “When we’re not making shots offensively, we try to use our defense to make plays, get out in transition and help our offense.”

Lewis finished the game as the only other Golden Eagle in double-figures outside of Morsell.

He had 18 points on 7-for-17 shooting as well as five rebounds and three assists.

Redshirt first-year guard Tyler Kolek finished with just two points on the afternoon, but once again led the team in assists with seven. That one basket he made turned out to be a big one in the second half as he made a tough reverse layup at the 4:53 mark.

“I feel like he had the biggest bucket of the second half,” Morsell said. “Today wasn’t his best day, but that gave us confidence going down the stretch.”

This win marks the fourth in a row in BIG EAST play for Marquette as they now push their conference record over .500 at 4-3. Their overall record goes to 12-6.

Next up for Marquette is a trip to Villanova on Wednesday to take on the No. 14 ranked Wildcats tipping off at 7:00 p.m. CT. “Proud of our guys for hanging in there,” Smart said. “If you stay clear-minded and just stay at it, you give yourself a chance. Our guys played through some challenges, some adversity to win the game.”

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Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) defending a Seton Hall player.

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INJURY: Time of learning ‘perspective and patience’ Continued from page 12 than everybody’s on the team,” Middleton said.

While pushing her physical limits, Lougbo shared how she maintained her goofy, positive attitude and mindset.

“Mentally, I don’t think it was at all a smooth ride or anything like that. It was an even mix of ups and downs,” Lougbo said. “And at the end of the day, the end result was always to get back (playing), and I’ve kind of done that now. So, it’s happy days from here.”

Middleton said Lougbo is one who leads by example, showing true perseverance and patience throughout it all.

“You’ll never see her down. You never see her upset about anything.

I mean, she can have the worst news possible, but she always going to make a joke out of something,” Middleton said. “It’s like ‘yeah, I have an injury, but I’m going to still make the best of my life’.”

From a medical standpoint, Jankowski remembered the plan for recovery being halted one too many times due to COVID-19, which became one of the biggest setbacks.

Despite the many obstacles that neither Lougbo, Jankowski or Smith could control, the three found

communication to be the key.

“The one thing that we have learned is open communication throughout the entire process. We’re not going to sugarcoat anything for her (Lougbo). We’re going to be honest but at the same time, she knows that Maggie and I are not going to put her on the court unless we know that she is safe out there.

That’s the biggest thing for us. As much as we want to see her back on the court, we must do it in a safe manner,” Jankowski said.

Though Lougbo saw a few minutes in that game against Cincinnati, Jankowski said her recovery journey is not over.

“Whether she’s (Lougbo) getting 10, 20, 30 minutes, our goal is to continue having her out there without putting her (injury) back further,” Jankowski said. “I’s definitely a work in progress and we’re getting there (but) I’m just very proud of how far she has come in this long period of time.”

The game Lougbo, after what she described as a lifetime out, was able to play alongside her teammates just a few weeks ago.

“Everybody has their little game day routine. I’m sitting there and I don’t even know what to do with myself. I was just in my room,

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Redshirt sophomore guard Nirel Lougbo drives to the basket during a summer practice.

thinking, ‘wow,’” Lougbo said.

“Even though it wasn’t for a long time, just being out there with my teammates to get that feeling back was really nice.”

Watching Lougbo back on the hardwood was emotional not only for herself, but for her team and support system as well, Jankowski said.

Middleton said on behalf of the team that they had been waiting for Lougbo’s debut for a long time, so

being able to run the court with her was a great feeling.

Lougbo credits her return to the court to Smith and Jankowski.

“Props to them, they helped a lot with the comeback,” Lougbo said.

In similar sense, Jankowski was quick to point the credit right back to Lougbo.

“Any athletic trainer loves seeing athletes back on the court, especially when it comes to injuries like this

and the recovery that she (Lougbo) had,” Jankowski said.

Though the injury took its toll, Lougbo recalls finding strength in the journey.

“I think once people really understand what the journey is, they’re taken aback a little.

They say things like, ‘dang, you overcame a lot to get here,’” Lougbo said.

Graphic by RJ Siano