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Opus College of Engineering meets Food Network Students assemble their best cake designs to be judged

By Bailey Striepling

bailey.striepling@marquette.edu

If you looked into the Discovery Learning Center Thursday night, you might have seen students running around with frosting and food coloring covering their hands rushing to decorate cakes, and you might have wondered what was going on.

For the first time, Engineering Cake Wars was featured in the events of Engineers Week 2022.

E-Week, sponsored by the Engineering Student Council, is part of a national celebration to honor the many ways engineers make a difference through their profession.

“We like to provide some fun for everyone because we

know they work really hard,” Tori Radermacher, president of Engineering Student Council and a senior in the College of Engineering, said.

Sarah Ernst and Shahd Sawalhi, vice presidents of Engineers Week and seniors in the College of Engineering, were inspired by baking competition shows to create an engineering styled “Cake Wars” for this year’s E-Week.

“We are both very big fans of ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and so we thought ‘What if we do a bake-off’ but there’s no ovens in E-hall so we thought a decorating contest would be fun,” Ernst said.

Teams were given one hour to decorate their cakes. They were provided with a cake, frosting, sprinkles and food coloring but what’s the catch? They had to 3D print or use engineering technology to create their own tools prior to the competition.

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Cakes were judged by members of the Marquette community, including the dean of the College of Engineering

“I think it was really cool to see people inside and outside of engineering use their creativity in a new way,” Ernst said.

Cakes were judged by five categories: overall appearance, innovative tools, innovative decoration, team collaboration

and presence of an engineering or Marquette theme.

The competition was judged

by Kristina Ropella, dean of the College of Engineering, Mark Federle, associate dean for academic affairs and Ben

Correia-Harker, associate director of engineering and innovative leadership development.

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UW-Green Bay and UW-Madison lift masks in March

require masks beginning March 12, though the mask mandate for Dane County expires March 1.

UW system outgoing President Tommy Thompson cited a decline in COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin and student vaccination rates as justification for the move.

However, UW-Milwaukee has not followed the lead of its UW school system counterparts. The university has not announced a date for the removal of its mask requirement, even though the City of Milwaukee’s

Some UW schools remove mask mandate

By Megan Woolard

megan.woolard@marquette.edu

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Across Wisconsin, students and faculty will have the option to take off their masks next month as mask mandates across the state and at University of Wisconsin system schools expire.

UW-Green Bay will no longer require masks beginning March 1. UW-Madison will not

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As of Feb. 21, Marquette has yet to announce whether they will continue to require masks indoors on campus.

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traditional sort of thing,” Ropella said. “When you watch the cooking shows, you realize the amount of creativity and design and tools so we thought let’s give students something fun to just come together and do something creative and exciting and something different.”

Bonus points were awarded for each cake tier, for a creative and engaging demonstration of their final cake and if they worked well with their competitors to share resources.

The competition had eight teams: Half-Baked, Tom’s Circus Monkeys, Mother Cluckers, Paul Hollywood, The Knights Who Say Nee, Tiers of Joy, The Mix-Up and Shop Squire Squad.

First place went to team Shop Squire Squad for their toolbox cake honoring their boss, Tom Silman, Engineering Hall operations engineer. The team won a 12 person brewery tour at Milwaukee Brewing Company.

“Zach focused on the tools and he helped 3D print a lot of stuff. Gabby and I did a lot of the smoothing and the piping and then Jordan just kind of ran around everywhere seeing where he could help, he made a lot of our icing and added details,” Kat Meza, a member of Shop Squire Squad and a senior

in the College of Engineering, said. “It was just really exciting to see our hard work pay off.”

The first place team consisted of Meza, Jordan Towe and Zach Thompson, seniors in the College of Engineering, and Gabby Lukanus, a graduate student in the College of Engineering.

“Most of the time I’m just in my room studying so it’s nice to get out and do something else and break away from the habits of school, study, test and repeat,” Towe said.

Team Tom’s Circus Monkeys won second place with their McCormick Hall inspired cake.

They were given a party at the Union Sports Annex Bowling Center and Restaurant for up to eight people with wings, samplers and drinks.

Third place was awarded to team Paul Hollywood, winning dinner with Dean Ropella, and the People’s Choice Award was awarded to team Half-Baked, earning them the title of “Stay Out of the Kitchen.” They won a cooking lesson with Mark Federle, associate dean for academic affairs.

Other E-Week activities consisted of Spin the Wheel, Root Beers with Engineers, Bingo Night, Donut Giveaway and Elympics Dodgeball.

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indoor mask requirement will expire March 1.

“We are talking with UW system and local health officials about when it will be appropriate to lift our campus mask mandate. At the same time, we continue to encourage everyone to take advantage of the tools available to protect their health — vaccination, booster shots and the wider availability of high quality masks — based on their individual circumstances, need and comfort level,” John Schumacher, news editor and media relations manager at UW-Milwaukee, said.

UW-Milwaukee is not the only school in Milwaukee that has not set a date for the removal of an on-campus mask mandate. Both Marquette and the Milwaukee School of Engineering currently have indoor mask mandates and there’s no timeline on when they will end.

“The COVID-19 Response Team continues to evaluate local community transmission as we determine our COVID-19 mitigation efforts moving forward,” Lynn Griffith, assistant vice president of university communication, said in an email.

With the removal of the mask mandate by the UW system all universities within the system, such as UW-Milwaukee, can make independent decisions for their own schools. Neither Marquette nor MSOE are part of the UW school system, so they have never been required

to make COVID-19 decisions that align with a larger governing body of universities.

“Our COVID response team will be discussing MSOE’s mask mandate and whether or not changes are recommended for the start of our Spring Quarter. We won’t be making changes based on other universities’ decisions, instead making evidence-based recommendations that take federal, state and local health guidelines into consideration,” JoEllen Burdue, senior director of communications and media relations at MSOE, said.

MSOE’s spring quarter begins Monday, March 7. MSOE also currently requires masks inside of public indoor spaces.

In terms of masks on Marquette’s campus, the COVID-19 response team is looking at different factors to determine university policies.

“The COVID-19 Response Team is discussing our mitigation efforts – including masking – with local and national public health experts. As we consider our path forward, we are tracking the City of Milwaukee case burden and percent positivity, as well as our campus percent positivity, which is publicly available on the Marquette COVID-19 Dashboard (14-day is 4%, 7-day is 2% and daily is 1%). The City of Milwaukee indoor mask requirement remains in effect until March 1, 2022,” Xavier Cole, vice president of student affairs, said.

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ated Marquette person lied about their personal information on several occasions on the 1800 block of West State Street. Eventually the subject was identified, cited and relayed to the Milwaukee Police Department in regards to other incidents.

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“I almost shut down and I couldn’t function” Fight-or-flight scenario happens blocks from campus

By Max Pieper

maxwell.pieper@marquette.edu

It is a Wednesday night, you are walking back to your apartment carrying groceries.

A suspicious vehicle drives up and parks 20 feet in front of you. A man with a hoodie quickly gets out of the passenger seat and starts walking in your direction.

The person approaches you on the sidewalk, and within a split second, he pins you between houses on a very dark street with a pistol thrust into your stomach. The difference between life and death is in that man’s fingertip pressed against the trigger of the pistol. At that very moment, your brain goes into a sudden state of fight or flight: “This can’t be happening to me; I’m going to die.”

A Marquette student was that person pinned against a house simply carrying groceries back to their apartment near 18th Street and Kilbourn Avenue. For their safety, they asked to remain anonymous under the pseudonym John Doe. The Marquette Wire has decided to honor that request.

John Doe had a critical decision to make: ‘Do I fight and risk potentially killing myself? Or do I hand over my valuables?’ In those situations, the slightest mistake

can mean death, and it is important to remain calm.

“I almost shut down and couldn’t function. At that moment, I thought back to my parents telling me as a child ‘don’t fight back, immediately hand over my belongings.’

I remember the second I felt the gun, I stumbled, dropping the bags, and reached into my pockets to hand him my stuff,” Doe said.

The man quickly took Doe’s phone and started asking him for passwords to his Apple ID and other accounts. One of the main apps that he wanted access to was Snapchat.

“It took me a while to give him my passwords because I was so in shock that I couldn’t remember them. What was even scarier was he wanted my Snapchat, and they started using the location settings.

Anyone who had their Snapchat location public he texted and asked to meet up. Thankfully none of them agreed to do so.” Doe said.

While he was searching through his phone, there were times when Doe could have fought back. The individual holding him at gunpoint lowered his weapon several times. However, there were three other armed individuals in the car, and the perpetrator made sure to reiterate to John that “if you try to do anything, they will come after you.”

Looking back, Doe was glad that he handled the situation the way he did and

knew that he did not have the proper training to disarm the individual.

Marquette Police Department (MUPD) instructs campus community members “if approached, give up your property” in campus safety email updates.

“I realized in that moment valuables can be replaced, but my life cannot be. Luckily, he let me go, and I ran straight to a neighboring house to call the Marquette police,” Doe said.

Marquette University Police Department arrived on the scene minutes later and were able to catch the perpetrator. Doe is impressed with the helpfulness of MUPD and the greater Marquette student community, he said.

“Not only did the Marquette police help me find the individual, but they gave me all sorts of resources, time off and counseling,” Doe said.

Doe utilized these resources which he said were definitely

helpful in dealing with the situation.

MUPD offers the following services for students who have been victims of recent crimes on campus: the Counseling Center, the Healing Center and Victim Advocate.

Despite MUPD’s prompt response to the situation, there are other non-escalatory measures that students believe could help prevent these incidents from happening in the future. One of them is lighting. Especially around the residential parts of campus, it is dark on the streets, which can make students feel unsafe.

“I wish there is more lighting, especially on streets near 18th and State where a majority of the incidents are happening. Also, I feel that there is a need for more Blue Light cameras in these areas where frequent incidents are taking place to dissuade crime,” said Doe.

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The Marquette Police department instructs students to hand over their property if they are approached by someone on the street.

Katie O’Leary, a junior at Marquette, agreed. “Marquette could definitely do a better job of lighting certain areas that are very dark at night. Lights are a huge deterrent.”

According to a 2008 report done by the Department of Justice, street lights do reduce the amount of crime.

“It is clear that reductions in crime can be achieved by improvements in street lighting and that these reductions will be most worthwhile in high-crime neighborhoods…

Improved lighting will also send a message to potential offenders that the neighborhood no longer offers easy opportunities for crime.”

However, there are times when students do have to walk alone late at night, and MUPD Police Chief Edith Hudson in a previous interview with the Marquette Wire encourages students to download the Eagle Eye app, which will put you in touch with Marquette dispatch at the push of a button.

“The dispatch knows directly where you are and will respond accordingly,” Hudson said.

Ashley Anderson, a sophomore who was a recent victim of a drive-by airsoft shooting on Marquette’s campus, is happy that there will be more MUPD officers hired under the President’s Task Force.

“I think it is really needed, especially with the recent incidents on campus. It’s every day that I feel like we see an alert, and now more than ever, it needs to be addressed.”

However, some students have raised concerns over a larger police presence in the past.

While safety is a greater Milwaukee problem and more than just a Marquette University issue, Marquette has plans to implementing more safety measures to help keep students safe.

“We ask that students trust us, and trust that we have your best interest at heart in keeping you safe,” said Hudson.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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Jews Against Zionism hosted by Social Justice for Palestine

Rabbi David Weiss talked about Zionism and Palestine among other topics Photo by Collin Nawrocki collin.nawrocki@marquette.edu

Rabbi David Weiss discussed anti-semitism

By Connor Baldwin

connor.baldwin@marquette.edu

Social Justice for Palestine hosted their first event of the semester Feb. 17 in Marquette Hall, hosting an open dialogue with Rabbis speaking up against Zionism, the ideology of an independent Israeli nation.

Social Justice for Palestine hopes that this dialogue will shed a different light on the territorial situation in IsraelPalestine.

Rabbi David Weiss is an observing Jew from New York and an anti-Zionist activist.

He came to Marquette to inform attendees about the differences between Zionism and the Jewish religion.

Weiss said in the discussion that Zionists do not represent the true meaning of what it means to be Jewish.

Instead, he said Zionism is a nationalist ideology that over the last 100 years been associated with the Jewish faith.

Weiss said that becoming an activist has given him a chance to clarify the misconception that all Jews are Zionists and vice versa.

Zionism arose in the late 19th century during rise of nationalism across Europe.

Zionist ideology grew in response to a rise in antiJewish discrimination and persecution across societies with Jewish inhabitants.

Advocates for Jewish statehood argued that it would provide a safe space from oppressors.

“I think the event went

really well.

This was probably one of the biggest turnouts we’ve had in a while and we had people from the Marquette community but also outside. I think any event where people get to see another perspective and another world view and just learn is a successful event,” Lena Abukhamireh, senior in the College of Health Sciences and president of SJP, said.

The term “Zion” originated during the year 538 BCE when Jews were allowed to return to Zion, or the Holy Land of Israel, after being exiled by the Babylonians.

The nation of Israel was founded after the Second World War in 1948 where Jews lived among Arabs for thousands of years.

“I thought it was amazing, I didn’t think I could have so many questions,” Leya Rizeq, senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said.

“I think Rabbi Weiss really introduced topics that a lot of people believe are controversial or believe they shouldn’t be spoken about. Especially with how upfront he is in his opinions and knowing that he could potentially be attacked.”

In May 2021, air raids in Gaza flattened buildings and killed civilians. Which led to an investigation against the Israeli government under

the rule of Former Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.

Eman Khatib, a senior in the College of Health Sciences and Palestinian-American, lived in Palestine for 10 years with her family who still lives in the area. Khatib said hearing someone speak up against Zionism means a lot and hits home especially since her family was affected by the events in May. “It’s amazing seeing other people feeling your your pain,” Khatib said. “When all the bombings were going on in May that affected my family… and it’s amazing to see Jews speaking up and condemning it.”

Khatib said she is thankful to participate and listen to this discussion on campus. She emphasized the importance of being informed and thinking critically about these events.

“Many people don’t understand what Zionism is or what anti-Semitism even means … People need to understand the meaning instead of just following blindly,” Khatib said.

Weiss said that both Israelis and Palestinians should coexist. He notes that in previous centuries both Palestinians and Israelis lived and worked together in communities. It was only during the recent Zionist movement people started to

draw lines in the sand against one another. But Weiss said this is not the way it should be when following the word of the Lord written in the Torah.

Weiss said that many times traditional outlets are worried to speak out against Zionism in fear of coming across as anti-Semitic. It’s not antiSemitic to be anti-Zionist, Weiss said, signifying the difference between the religious faith from the political ideology.

“You typically wouldn’t think you would learn about anti-Zionism from a Jew,” Abukhamireh said. “And when you have that type of presentation it brings more attraction and shows that this is an important issue that is not solely just a Muslim issue, it is a human issue.”

Students in support of Palestine wear keffiyehs to represent and stand up for the Palestinian cause. Keffiyehs are cloth scarves with black and white designs which all symbolize different parts of Palestinian culture.

Weiss and attendants at the discussion emphasized the importance of being actively informed, not being afraid to ask questions, and propagating what they learned with those who might not be aware of what is currently going on in IsraelPalestine.

21 Day Challenge: “Show up. Act up. Speak up.”

Center for Community Service starts three week challenge

By Sarah Richardson

sarah.richardson@marquette.edu

Show up. Act up. Speak up.

That’s the slogan of the 21 Day Challenge program.

Hosted by the Center for Community Service, each week students are given different challenges and have conversations on how to be an ally and how to utilize one’s own privilege to help people of color. The challenge is a self-reflective experience where students can critically examine their own predispositions as well as address institutional social justice issues.

The 21 Day Challenge meetings take place every

Thursday throughout February from 5:306:30 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union.

Sessie Agbley, a graduate student and Center for Community Service coordinator, said that the goal of the event is to get students out in Milwaukee and use their privilege to support people of color. The slogan breaks it down.

“Showing up means you have to be committed to doing this work,” Agbley said. “Acting up means participating in various activities to reduce their biases and to engage them in a more critical and compassionate way.

Speaking up means if you’ve committed to doing the work we must speak up once these conversations come.”

Organizers said the event was implemented after the events following George Floyd’s death as a continuation

of the critical institutional assessments that occurred throughout 2020. It gives students the opportunity to have conversations that may be uncomfortable before they engage in service in the greater Milwaukee community.

“We assume the best intentions of everyone and if you’re someone who is struggling to really engage with conversation, especially as a white person, know that this is an environment where you can come and learn,” Agbley said. “More importantly, one white student doing the work is not enough so bring a community of people, bring your friends, extend the conversation to your family to other spaces.”

These meetings act as a training for many students to better understand what needs to be addressed and the mindset they must adapt to in order to make the change.

The meetings included a slide show guiding the speakers through the presentations, videos that prompt activities and small group discussion among attendees as well as an open floor for participants to share their thoughts with the group.

Kaiden Brinson, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences who attended the event, said he believes it’s an important discussion to have, regardless of the attendees’ motive for participating in the discussions.

“It’s nice to have conversations that seem like they’re leading somewhere and shifting people’s mindsets and ideologies away from inaction and towards involvement,” Brinson said.

These conversations are taking place during Black History Month this year.

Organizers said this is a reminder for students that

now more than ever they should elevate voices that aren’t often listened to.

Program assistant Lisset Perez said that students should be continuing these conversations beyond this month.

“The biggest thing is to know is if you want to truly be an ally you can’t just post on social media,” Perez said.

“You need to seek where you can actually act and where you can use your own privilege to better support those who don’t have it. Black history means acknowledging Black culture and Black love means being inclusive…if it wasn’t for Black history, America wouldn’t be here today.”

The 21 Day Challenge has two more events this month, however, the event coordinators are encouraging students to continue these conversations beyond the month of February.

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Students react to future of Roe v. Wade, abortion Pro-choice, pro-life groups weigh in on supreme court case

By Phoebe Goebel

phoebe.goebel@marquette.edu

Forty-nine years ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that pregnancy termination was an individual’s choice through the Roe v. Wade case.

The debate on this case has continued to this day, and now there is a chance of it being overturned.

Janine Geske, a professor at the Marquette Law School, said that the Roe v. Wade review must take place at the U.S. Supreme Court level.

Geske said that the U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a Mississippi case.

This case would prohibit abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

“The Court already held oral arguments in the case. The Court could completely overrule Roe v. Wade, could just approve the Mississippi limits, could set other restrictions or could affirm it still good law. We will probably not have a decision until June,” Geske said in an email.

Katherine Walsh, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, is the vice president of Marquette for Life, a student organization on campus which she said supports the rights of unborn children and works to end abortion.

Walsh said that the main focus of the organization is to promote the dignity of every human life through events that they host. These events include guest speakers, volunteering and gathering to participate in the

March for Life. The organization promotes the Natural Family Planning form of contraception.

The March for Life, which takes place in Washington D.C. on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, is a march and rally that demonstrates human rights activism. Natural family planning is a form of family planning that helps both achieve or postpone pregnancy in individuals.

“Marquette for Life believes that any situation where the legal issue in question relates to protecting a human life is valid and should be addressed in the legal system, regardless of the amount of time that has passed,” Walsh said in an email.

Walsh also said that Marquette for Life hopes that the possibility of overturning the Roe v. Wade case will be taken seriously.

Another Marquette organization on campus is Empowerment, campus’s only intersectional feminist club, which meets and learns about social justice issues.

Emma Unholz, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences and president of Empowerment, said that Empowerment fully supports expanding access to birth control and contraceptives as it is a fundamental aspect of being a part of the pro-choice movement. Unholz said that the group will be frustrated if the court case was to get overturned.

“Anti-abortion activists have already made it difficult for pregnant people to receive an abortion, and without Roe, many conservative states might ban abortions altogether,” Unholz said in an email. “Another frustrating aspect is that it goes against public opinion.

A Marquette Law School Poll conducted last month found

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Roe v. Wade is commonly referred to as the case that legalized abortion at the federal level.

that over 70% of people with an opinion on Roe are opposed to it being overturned.”

Norma McCorvey, alias Jane Roe, sought to terminate her pregnancy that was unwanted in 1969, but due to the abortion laws in Texas she was denied.

The case was taken to the Supreme Court, which ruled that under the 14th Amendment pregnant individuals should have the freedom to choose.

The Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case rests under two differing ideologies, this being pro-life and pro-choice supporters.

The pro-life movement opposes the use of abortion. At the core of the pro-life argument rests the equality and value of human beings, unborn or not.

The pro-choice movement supports the ability to choose to terminate a pregnancy, as well as more accessible places that provide abortions.

Unholz said that students at Marquette should be aware of this case due to the importance of the results.

“Marquette students should be aware that if Roe is overturned or weakened, abortion access will be left up to states to decide.

There will likely be more state abortion legislation, with democratic states promoting legislation to protect abortion access and conservative states moving closer to a total ban,” Unholz said in an email.

Walsh said that the Mississippi case that is under review is giving the organization more

motivation in its mission.

“The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case currently before the Supreme Court makes our organization feel steadfast in our support of women facing unplanned pregnancies and single mothers in our community,” Walsh said.

Geske said that she believes that there will be a change made to the decision after so much debate has stirred up from it.

“Most observers believe that the Court will change the broad nature of Roe and might reverse the holding. Whatever the US Supreme Court does will govern federal law. Then each state can address the issue of abortion through its own legislature,” Geske said in an email.

RA application process brings housing concerns

Prospective applicants worry about living situation

By Connor Baldwin

connor.baldwin@marquette.edu

The resident assistant application process for the 20222023 school year has concluded after finishing the second step of the interview process. The group interview portion, which was the second step, puts students together in groups of five to express their abilities, problem solving and working as a team.

“We did the essay portion for the first phase and then we did a virtual interview. So they ask questions and we had two minutes to answer that question to the best of our abilities.

Questions like, ‘How would you

operate as an RA? Why would you want to be an RA?’” Sam Robertson, a first-year in the College of Communication, said.

Robertson said the written portion went smoothly for him and said the group portion really solidified the values Robertson was thinking of when applying to be an RA. “I’m already super involved on campus and being an RA would allow me to have a further reach on campus. I like being in leadership and being in this leadership role of being an RA. I get to bring all the things I love together, it’s the student, the communication and the relationships,” Robertson said.

Robertson also said being in the College of Communication and taking classes such as Human Communication has helped him

understand how to work through problems with others and present himself in a professional manner.

Will Eikenbury, a first-year in the College of Communication, is also applying to become an RA and said he is very excited for all the opportunities that come along with it. Creative expression and not having to pay for room and board are just some of the benefits.

“I love working in leadership roles and meeting new people at Marquette. I’ve always loved building diverse communities of people – which is largely why I’m a part of so many clubs on campus – and being an RA felt like a great way to cultivate my own community at Marquette.

That, and I’d get to make an awesome floor theme. I’ve got a lot of crazy ideas but ‘cheese

floor’ and “celebrity Wills floor” are at the top of my list,” Eikenbury said in an email.

Although Eikenbury said he is looking forward to hearing back from school about the job, he said much of his housing plans for next year are still up in the air.

“Right now, I am essentially stuck assuming that I’ll get the RA position and don’t have much of a backup plan if it falls through. My current roommate is looking for other people to room with next year since if I get the job, he won’t have a roommate, so it’s a bit of a mess, to be honest.

I wish there was a better system for letting people know if they ‘got the job’ earlier,” Eikenbury said in an email.

August Peterson, a senior in the College of Business Administration and former RA in

Wells Street Hall, said he initially applied for an RA position for the benefit of not having to pay for housing but the experience turned into something worth more than material value.

“I treated it as a job because of the financial side of it … but after that first month getting to know everybody I really enjoyed getting to know all these freshman and sophomores and being a real help for them. I know it sounds corny but I really enjoyed helping them and being with them and being a resource,” Peterson said.

Although Peterson said he did not get the job in the first interview and was on the waitlist, he ended up getting the job and said the experience was worth helping others out.

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Belated New Years, lantern festival celebration on campus Chinese Students and Scholars Association hosts gathering

By Clara Lebrón

clara.lebron@marquette.edu

Smells of cumin lamb, dry chili chicken and tomato fried egg filled room 254 in the Alumni Memorial Union Friday night as students gathered to celebrate Chinese New Year.

The Chinese Students & Scholars Association began their New Year with their Chinese Lantern Festival Feb. 18.

“The celebration of the Chinese New Year begins on Chinese New Year’s Eve. Since China has historically followed a lunar calendar, the specific dates change every year. Families from across China and around the world will return to their homes for a feast, traditionally consisting of dumplings, fish, and noodle dishes,” Matthew Trecek, the Chinese Culture & Charity Club president and a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said.

The Lunar New Year was celebrated on Feb. 1. The celebration on Feb. 18 was meant to conclude all New Years’ activities for the Chinese Students and Scholars Association. The Chinese Lantern Festival, which the Chinese Students & Scholars Association celebrates, is also part of the festivities shared between students.

The Chinese Lantern Festival originated over 2,000 years ago, under the Han dynasty. Buddhist monks would light lanterns in temples every 15th day of the first lunar month for worshippers.

It soon became customary in China and some of its surrounding countries to light lanterns at homes and other venues.

“Since I joined the club, there’s been a New Year’s celebration almost every year,” Wangji He, the Chinese Students and Scholars Association president and a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said.

COVID-19 halted the celebrations for a couple of years.

There have been no official Chinese New Year celebrations from the Chinese Scholars and Students Association since 2019.

“In Chinese New Year, we stay with our families and have dinner together, and then we light firecrackers, and the elders give children money in red envelopes. Since we’re a big group, I want everyone to feel at home. Since we’re a big group, I want to help everyone feel like they have a slice of home,” He said.

The Chinese Lantern Festival is typically held on the 15th day of the first month of the Lunar calendar. The celebration is meant to honor deceased ancestors and promote reconciliation, peace, and forgiveness.

“After the New Year, celebrations usually don’t stop

there. A few smaller days of significance that families celebrate at the beginning of the year. It all culminates with the Lantern Festival two weeks after New Year. Under the full moon, people will release lanterns into the sky to honor their ancestors and to shine a light on the year ahead,” Trecek said.

Lunar New Year celebrations usually have an emphasis on family and togetherness.

“For Chinese living abroad (like in America, for example), this time is usually used to get together with friends and call their families back home,” Trecek said.

More than 30 students were present at the festivity, enjoying food, games, and other activities.

“Since Covid started two years ago, I’ve been almost completely isolated. I needed social activity with people I know and trust. This is the

first or second public gathering I’ve attended since then.

This is great for us to reconnect, relax, and recharge,” Xiaolong Wang, a graduate student and member of the Chinese Students & Scholars Association, said.

After eating, the students played several games and activities, including building with clay dough and charades.

Photo by Josh Meitz josh.meitz@marquette.edu

The New Year celebration included many foods that were made by campus community members.

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Keynote speaker discusses mental health at AMU Doctor Dominique Pritchett spoke about burnout on Feb. 17

By Rashad Alexander

rashad.alexander@marquette.edu

Midterms are right around the corner, where students may deal with burnout as they push towards the middle of the semester. The American Psychology Association showed a consistent increase in stress levels among Gen Z adults.

But students were able to learn how to handle burnout and their mental health at a keynote event in honor of Black History Month.

The event featured a soul food dinner, including greens,

“

Live out loud means to live the best life you can right now. Tomorrow ain’t promised.

That means take healthy risks, that means get out of your comfort zone. So many amazing things happen when you are safely uncomfortable.”

DR. DOMINIQUE PRITCHETT Therapist in Kenosha, Wisconsin

chicken, mac and cheese and more at the Alumni Memorial Union.

But the star of the keynote was Dr. Dominique Pritchett, a therapist based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, at her practice named

“Beloved Wellness Center.” One of the things she spoke on was making sure people seek help when it comes to their mental health, especially within the Black community.

“People are talking about it (mental health) more. There are certain people who may not be in touch with mainstream media, so they might still be stuck on old-school stigma and not be talking about it,” Pritchett said.

“I want people to not just talk about it, but to get the help that they need.”

Pritchett also spoke on her college experience being at a predominantly white institution, Carthage College, and the culture shock she dealt with. In fall 2021, Carthage Institutional Research showed undergraduate enrollment had 69.6% white students as compared to 5.8% Black students.

She offered advice for students of color who are in a similar situation at Marquette. In the fall of 2021, Marquette saw a 4.3% Black population, compared to the 68% population of white students.

“Even though it’s a predominentaly white institution, it is so important to get all of the experience possible, because they are a part of the bigger world which we now work in.

In order to get that comfort, connect with the people you’re most comfortable with and build meaningful relationships so you have those go to people to hold you accountable and support you,” Pritchett said.

Pritchett closed out her keynote by asking the audience to “live Out loud.”

“Live out loud means to live the best life you can right now.

Tomorrow ain’t promised. That means take healthy risks, that means get out of your comfort zone. So many amazing things happen when you are safely uncomfortable,” Pritchett said.

The keynote topics were important to Deziray Moore, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, who said she learned a lot from Pritchett’s speech.

“My biggest takeaway would be to slow down and to put myself first,” Moore said. “I learned a lot of techniques on how to care for myself and setting boundaries and ensuring that the relationships around

Photo by Sarah Kuhns sarah.kuhns@marquette.edu

Dr. Dominique Pritchett is a therapist located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, at “Beloved Wellness Center.”

me are effective for me and I’m effective for them.”

Moore also explained what Black History Month means to her as she takes part in campus events this month.

“I feel like February is the month of love and sharing compassion.

Black History Month is when you share those stories and connect with your people and grow from things that may have held you back,” Moore said.

Sheena Carey, a professor in

the College of Communication, said she feels that while it’s good that Marquette is doing these events for Black History Month, more could still be done.

“There’s usually a great effort to make certain that there’s more visibility,” Carey said. “I wish events like these weren’t necessarily confined to the month of February, that these are things that would be sporadic throughout the university’s academic calendar.”

Carey also feels that when it

comes to celebrating and learning Black history, it shouldn’t be limited to the month of February.

“We only kind of get this concentration in one month and then we kind of move on to other things. I appreciate the attention, but I wish it wasn’t necessary,” Carey said.

Students can find more news on Black History Month Events on Marquette’s website. Students can also visit Pritchett’s website if they are interested in being a therapy client with her.

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REVIEW: Celebrating BHM with a sweet tooth MKE Black-owned businesses include Bougie Berries

By Jolan Kruse

jolan.kruse@marquette.edu

These past few weeks I’ve been thinking of ways I can show my support for Black History Month, both on a budget and with a craving for sweets. One way to celebrate Black History Month is by supporting local Black-owned bakeries.

MKE Black is an online organization where you can find Black-owned businesses in and around Milwaukee. Their site includes restaurants, shops, music and much more. They also have an option to donate. Their website says the money will be sent to local Black businesses through “grants, donations, and fundraisers.”

I used this website to find local Black-owned sweet shops like bakeries and other gourmet treats.

One of them I found was Bougie Berries on Burleigh Avenue, which is known for its gourmet fruits

and cupcakes.

Upon walking in, I was immediately drawn to the giant caramel apples. The shop had a warm, marshmallow sugar smell which matched the pink and white décor nicely. I also noticed the chocolate-covered strawberries, which are also customizable for special occasions. What really looked good were the strawberries which were coated in edible light pink glitter. The fruit looked delicious, but what I was aching to try were the cupcakes.

The two I got were Butterfinger and strawberry cheesecake. The Butterfinger was a yellow cake batter with vanilla whipped topping coated in crushed Butterfinger candy. I thought that one would be my favorite, but when I tried the strawberry cheesecake, I was pleasantly surprised. I tend to stay clear of strawberry-flavored things to avoid the fake syrupy flavor they usually contain, but it was by far the best cupcake I have ever had. It was a strawberry cake batter with cheesecake in the middle and a white whipped topping covered in some sort of strawberry crumble.

With tip, it was about $10 for the

two cupcakes, putting it a little on the pricey side, but totally worth it.

I would go back just for those cupcakes. However, I would also love to try the caramel apples and chocolate-covered strawberries!

The owner, Caitlin Russell, was also very friendly. After purchasing my cupcakes, she attached a business card and a sticker that said: “Thank you for supporting my small business.” I’d highly recommend going to this bakery. The friendly atmosphere and sugary aroma make this place worth a visit.

Another Black-owned business I tried was Lush Popcorn, located on West Fond du Lac Avenue. Lush Popcorn is one of many smaller shops in this building, with food and other neighboring businesses.

Their menu with sizes and flavors is displayed on the counter where you order. They have two different sized bags of gourmet popcorn available.

I ordered the small which was about $8 with a tip.

They had plenty of mouthwatering flavors such as caramel apple and maple bourbon. I ordered the cookies and cream, which were both divinely unique. To be fair, I’m used to movie theater popcorn

or kettle corn, so this was a luxury. and chocolate drizzle. I ordered The popcorn had little chunks of vanilla rolled ice cream with Oreos and the whole thing had a Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Oreo. light glaze of what tasted like white You can even watch the ice cream chocolate, which was delicious. be rolled right in front of you! With I would recommend trying this tip, it was about $8. They also have place out. round tabled where customers Paparazzi Ice Cream Shop on can sit and enjoy their ice cream. I North Teutonia Avenue is one of prefer a classic sundae, but it was few ice cream shops in Milwaukee still good. that has rolled ice cream. They have Even if you don’t like sweets, specific kinds you can order, such MKE Black has something as Oreo, or you can build your own. appealing for anyone. Showing The creamy vanilla smell lingered your support for local Blackaround the shop, convincing me I owned businesses is great yearneeded to order something. They round, but especially during Black had a colorful menu written on a History Month. board on the wall, which added to the playful environment.

“The Selfie” is an option where you combine two toppings to be crushed up with your rolled ice cream and added on top along with Photo by Josh Meitz joshua.meitz@marquette.edu whipped cream Lush Popcorn is located on West Fond du Lac Avenue.

REVIEW: ‘King Richard’ is aces on the court and screen Movie discusses lives of tennis stars Venus, Serena Williams

By Kim Cook

kimberly.cook@marquette.edu

“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” This is a motto of Richard Williams, father of tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams and now the center of “King Richard,” a biopic movie about the dedication of a father to ensure the success of his two daughters.

The titular character in the film, “King Richard” Williams is played by six-time Academy Awardnominated actor Will Smith. From the beginning of the film, Williams is a man of humble means and dedication. He wants nothing more than to see his daughters become the best tennis players in the world, and he has a 78-page plan for exactly how it is going to happen.

Smith, who was recently nominated in the Best Actor category at the 2022 Academy Awards for his portrayal of the character, gives one of his best performances. His dialect and emotions through his lines, even just the delivery of every line, are almost perfect.

The character fits Smith all

too well, and in some scenes, it was impossible for me to tell that he was acting. His emotion and care for Williams and the story that he was telling were on full display throughout the film. For example, Williams uses Disney’s “Cinderella” to teach his daughters a lesson on humility and never forgetting their roots.

The film takes place at the beginning of Venus and Serena Williams’ tennis careers and focuses on Venus’ journey to her first professional tennis tournament. From playing in juniors tournaments to taking a three-year break from matches to perfect her game before turning

pro, her father was there every step of the way, following his plan. And for a viewer like myself, the film was just as much of a sports history lesson as it was a drama.

I never knew how the Williams sisters came to claim their thrones in the tennis world, all I knew was that Serena had won Wimbledon seven times, Venus being a fivetime winner herself. But watching this movie, I was enthralled by the dedication that Richard Williams had for his daughters. While he was controversial at times in how he handled his daughters’ careers, he never changed who he was, and never expected his daughters to compromise who they were, just

to get ahead in the sport. And that amazed me.

The casting of this movie, overall, is some of the best that I have ever experienced. When the end credits began to roll and shots of home videos began to appear on the screen, I felt like I was still watching the film. Saniyya Sidney, the actress that portrayed a young Venus Williams, could almost be the tennis star’s twin at age 14.

And the same can be said for Demi Singleton who is a spitting image of young Serena Williams.

Just from the casting choices alone, this movie was made with love and care in mind. But is more than just a tennis movie. Reinaldo

Photo by of Isabel Bonebrake isabel.bonebrake@marquette.edu

“King Richard” premiered Nov. 19, 2021, in theaters. The Varsity Theatre showed the film this past weekend.

Marcus Green, the director of the film, painted a picture of not only the upbringing of two of the biggest tennis players in the world but took great care to encapsulate the time period and events of early 1990s Compton, California that the Williams family may have been impacted by.

Depictions of police brutality on background television screens and the looks and questionable stares from white families at tennis matches show just how defiant the Williams had to be to succeed in a sport that until that point was dominated by white players.

“King Richard” is a definite must-see. Will Smith and the ensemble cast do an amazing job at depicting their characters to a tee.

The story in and of itself is one that challenges viewers to never give up on their dreams, even if they seem impossible. If you have a goal, if you have a plan, it is achievable.

Richard Williams never wavered on the thought that his daughters would be great, the best there ever was – in this movie that is crystal clear. For these reasons, I give “King Richard” a 9.5 out of 10.

At the Academy Awards Mar. 27, “King Richard” is nominated in six categories: Best Picture, Best Actor (Will Smith), Best Supporting Actress (Aunjanue Ellis), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing and Best Original Song.

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STAFF EDITORIAL

Be safe on National Marquette Day

National Marquette Day should be a day to celebrate each other and the Marquette bond that we share. This also means making sure we are all safe and care for one another.

While Saturday, Feb. 26 is a day to have fun, acting in unsafe manners is an easy way to ruin it, potentially putting each others’ health and well-being at risk.

People intending to drink should also be responsible and know their limits. Drinking past limits could not only lead to alcohol poisoning but also put people in dangerous situations. Additionally, having to go to the emergency room due to alcohol poisoning could take a space away from someone with an unavoidable medical emergency, such as a severe COVID-19 case.

It’s also important that students be the difference and take action if they see other students who are in unsafe situations on National Marquette Day. Every first-year student living on campus participates in Red Band Watch training, which teaches students how to recognize the signs of acute intoxication and how to intervene in potentially dangerous situations.

Students should remember and even revisit this training before National Marquette Day, keeping in mind the signs of a lifethreatening overdose: the person cannot be woken up, they get sick and don’t wake up, they have slow breathing or cold, clammy or altered skin. If you are unsure if someone needs help, it is better to be proactive and cautious.

Call 911. Know when it’s time to get help. Someone’s health is also more important than getting in trouble. If you are alone and need assistance, call a friend, someone you trust or 911.

Additionally, people should not try to peer pressure others into drinking or doing things they don’t want to do. Some students may also struggle with addiction and mental health issues, so pressuring them into drinking may be triggering and put them in unsafe situations.

Consent is also important. If someone cannot offer consent, do not try to have sex with them, or try to pressure them into having sex. It’s that simple.

There are a lot of events this upcoming weekend on campus where students can have fun and

be sober.

Marquette University Student Government is handing out beads and stickers among other spirit wear at The Commons from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 26.

The Commons is also hosting a brunch party from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. as well as a watch party for the men’s basketball game at 12 p.m. Feb. 26. Marquette is hosting a pep rally and brunch at 10 a.m. at Mecca Bar and Grill.

There will also be a Late Night Breakfast event hosted by Late Night Marquette later that day at 9 p.m. Students can also go to the men’s basketball game at 12 p.m. at Fiserv Forum.

The day after National Marquette Day, there will also be a pregame reception at the Union Sports Annex at 12 p.m. as well

University should lift mask mandate

Laura Niezgoda As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and COVID-19 cases decrease, the United States, cities and universities across the country are dropping mask mandates. Marquette University should follow suit.

The University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced Feb. 16 that the UW system would be phasing out the indoor mask mandate as soon as March 1 and no later than spring break. This announcement addressed high vaccination rates in students and faculty and the lowering number of cases on college campuses.

This announcement also follows Dane County’s expiring indoor mask mandate March 1, as it will not be renewed. The mask mandate in Milwaukee will end March 1.

Across the UW system, vaccines were required in order for the universities to obtain federal funding in compliance with President Joe Biden’s executive order. This order

imposed a vaccine mandate for all federal contractors, individuals who have a contract with the United States government to complete a job. While this was just required of faculty and staff, the UW system expanded this mandate so that all students must have the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine by Jan. 4.

All 13 universities across 26 different campuses, including UW-Madison and UWMilwaukee have a COVID-19 dashboard. These dashboards track infection rates, COVID-19 tests and vaccinations statuses.

At UW-Milwaukee, the COVID-19 dashboard reports that 91% of the student population is vaccinated and 83% of the faculty and staff are vaccinated.

In comparison, Marquette’s COVID-19 dashboard reports that 94% of students are vaccinated with the primary series and 85% are boosted. As for faculty and staff, 95% of employees have the primary series and 79% are boosted.

The risks of COVID-19, such as severe illness, hospitalization and death are diminishing, especially among the majority of

college-aged students. The rates of hospitalization for 18-29 yearolds are 78.5 per 100,000 cases as of September 2020, a time prior to the widespread availability of vaccines that lower the risk of hospitalization and death.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the omicron variant symptoms are generally less severe than prior variants. The vaccine and booster have proved to be 90% effective in preventing hospitalization.

Across the country, transmission rates of the omicron variant have dropped by 67% over the past fourteen days. For those who are vaccinated and boosted, which 82% of Marquette is, the threat of COVID-19 is diminishing.

If the UW system is lifting their mask mandate, even though their students are not required to be boosted yet, Marquette, which required the booster for the spring semester, should lift it too.

Major cities and schools in Wisconsin are not the only places that are dropping their mask mandates. New York State, Washington and New Mexico are among the most recent states to drop their indoor

mask mandate, including in schools. Some Americans have expressed concern over dropping the mask mandate, arguing that it is too soon to be removing all of these restrictions.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to Biden, advised against easing up restrictions too soon in an interview released Feb. 19. He expects the CDC will come out with an update on mask-wearing very soon.

A majority of college students have not experienced the traditional college experience.

Mixed reactions between students consist of worry and excitement regarding the updated mask policy. Lifting the mask mandate proposes the chance of normalcy for students.

If Marquette ends the mask mandate, it is not implying that you should stop wearing your mask. The students and faculty who are either not vaccinated or immunocompromised should continue to wear well-fitting masks. The CDC recommends N95s for the highest level of protection. If wearing a mask is what makes you comfortable, wear a mask.

as a women’s basketball game at 2 p.m. in the Al McGuire Center Feb. 27.

Dressing appropriately for the weather on Saturday is also important, considering the current weather forecast predicts a 30-degree and below day.

We must also be mindful of the communities living near Marquette, making sure to be respectful of property and noise levels.

While National Marquette Day is a time to celebrate the Marquette community, we need to remember that we are closely knit with nearby communities.

Regardless of how students choose to celebrate, making safe decisions and being aware of your surroundings and friends is essential to having a fun National Marquette Day.

The mask mandate should not be an imposed restriction to those to whom COVID-19 poses little threat. Instead, it should be a choice for those who are vaccinated and boosted.

People want to protect themselves and their communities, but making choices about public health is challenging and involves tradeoffs. COVID-19 restrictions can help minimize the threat of COVID-19, but it also has terrible consequences. These consequences, such as mental health problems, lost learning for children and isolation, are immensely damaging to our society. Though there are risks to lifting the mask mandate, the benefits outweigh the risks.

Lifting the mask mandate is safe given the vaccination status of our community and the declining number of cases on campus.

Marquette should lift its mask mandate, signaling a step into a post-pandemic future.

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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Non-Black people of color must strive for allyship Krisha Patel Non-Black people of color need to listen, learn and reflect on how to be better allies with the Black community during Black History Month.

Working to help minimize racism against Black people is important, especially in Milwaukee where nearly 39% percent of the population is Black and nearly 56% of the population are people of color.

White people and non-Black people of color will never experience what it’s like to be a Black person in the United States. However, we can work to understand and listen, coming from our own experiences as nonBlack people of color. Standing in solidarity with Black people is also important to do in a society that values whiteness.

February is Black History Month, which is a time to uplift and celebrate the successes of Black people in our local communities and across the

United States.

Listening is an integral part to being an ally. We need to listen to Black stories and uplift Black voices, not just in February but in every month. Following or connecting with Black activists on social media can be a good place to start. We also need to uplift our Black peers in our own communities as well.

Starting to re-learn history as well as reflecting on how we engage with Black people is also important during Black History Month. Re-educating ourselves will show more support for Black people. We can start this process by reading, watching and listening to stories, films and television shows and music created by Black people. This can begin with acknowledging ways that we as non-Black people of color contribute to racism.

While non-Black people of color may share similar experiences as Black people in the U.S., from being a person of color, we are not Black. And that makes appropriating Black culture and using the N-word,

whether in singing along to song lyrics or talking to friends, inappropriate and wrong.

White people and non-Black people of color don’t have permission to say the word. Ever.

Non-Black people of color may intentionally or unintentionally remove the history attached to the N-word, or may feel that since they’ve shared in some experiences of racism in the U.S., that they can use the word as well. Many people of color have experienced some kind of oppression in the past, but the N-word is not ours to reclaim from a history of slavery.

We need to do our part to show support rather than further perpetuate racism against Black people.

Non-Black people of color may also appropriate Black culture through other types of speech. Recently, actress Awkwafina came under fire for using a “blaccent” and Black mannerisms in many of her roles in movies and television shows.

Other celebrities such as musical artists like Olivia Rodrigo and

Billie Eilish have spoken with a blaccent, and Eilish also said in an interview that she identified with a white character from the show “Boondocks” who also speaks in a blaccent.

Although these celebrities’

“

We need to ... uplift Black voices ...” actions may have been unintentional, it’s important that non-Black people of color, as well as white people, recognize when they cross the line of celebrating Black culture to appropriating Black culture.

We have to be mindful of our actions; what we say or imitate can be harmful, regardless of our intentions.

Reflecting on our own biases toward Black people, such as recognizing when we perpetuate stereotypes, is also essential to combating racism against Black people.

We also need to be mindful

that we don’t try to engage in an “oppression olympics,” a term first coined by activist Elizabeth Martinez in 1993, which describes how marginalized groups may compete to determine who has been most oppressed. Trying to determine which group has had it worse in the U.S. can prevent moments for listening as well as opportunities of solidarity.

To truly stand in solidarity with Black people, we need to empathize and understand the struggles that Black people experience. Our experiences as people of color are unique.

And these experiences are also unique beyond our skin color, as other aspects of our identities create different challenges and advantages, such as our sexuality, gender, ethnicity, nationality, physical and mental ability and socioeconomic status.

Being an ally means recognizing our diversity of experiences, and being there to stand with each other.

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

Book banning, burning harmful to learning Grace Cady Reading is a great joy in life that can teach us many things, and it should not be restricted.

A recent American Library Association report found that there were 330 “book challenges” in fall 2021. A book challenge is when a person requests for a book to be reviewed with the intent to withdraw it from a library or curriculum. This number is higher than previous years.

All types of schools across the country have seen a push to ban books containing content such as issues of sexuality, race and religion.

In Oklahoma, Senator Rob Stanbridge has gone so far as to write a bill which would give parents the power to request removal of books in school libraries that involve sexuality, specifically non-heterosexual relationships, such as “All Boys Aren’t Blue” and “Two Boys Kissing.” This bill would give parents the power to sue school districts up to $10,000 per day that the book remains in the school library.

The discussion of race in novels is under attack as well. Texas Representative Matt Krause put together a list of books that he wants school districts to review.

One of the novels on this list include “The Hate U Give,” a book inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. The book is centered around Staar, a Black girl who lives in a poor neighborhood but attends a wealthy suburban school. Staar witnesses the death of her best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer.

Krause’s argument is that books about the Black experience may be harmful to white students.

Another book Krause wants school districts to review is “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You,” which discusses issues of racism in American history and aspirations for an antiracist future.

At the local level, these “book challenges” are increasing because parents are concerned that the material their children are being exposed to is inappropriate or harmful. However, something that challenges what you may believe or an opinion you may hold cannot be automatically deemed inappropriate or harmful.

The idea that parents are upset by their children learning about issues of race and sexuality in America is the real issue.

Although there is a reasonable line of what is appropriate and what is not, such as a book that is offensive, restricting children from learning about real world issues through novels is a hindrance on their education and

overall growth. Parents who argue against their children reading such books are stunting their children’s awareness, emotional intelligence and progress in life.

Texas legislators argued in June 2021 that extracurriculars and coursework in schools need

Graphic by Kendal Bell

Book burning jeopardizes students’ abilility to learn other perspectives.

to remain separate from “political activism,” in reference to social studies instruction material. But, the purpose of public education is not to guard students from the truth of the state of our country.

Students need to understand the full picture of America to be viable participants in a democracy.

There is also concern being raised by religious individuals over books that detail witchcraft.

Recently, a controversial Tennessee pastor went as far as setting fire to books to battle “demonic influences.” Pastor Greg Locke led a book burning, which was livestreamed on Facebook, to incinerate copies of

books including “Harry Potter” and “Twilight.” The participants were followers of Locke who also believed that the witchcraft and special powers included in the novels were unholy.

“We will be in our continued series on Deliverance from Demons. We have stuff coming in from all over that we will be burning. We’re not playing games. Witchcraft and accursed things must go,” Locke wrote in a since-removed Facebook post.

The issue here is not the pastor, or other people involved, disliking the contents of these books – it’s the degree to which they channeled their anger.

Throwing a novel into a fire because of a personal opinion about it is more than extreme, it’s unsettling. The volatile reactions people have to things they disagree with and the lengths they will go to in protesting them nowadays are frightening.

When I say this, I am not talking about serious issues such as hate in America, gun violence or police brutality. I am talking about the inability people seem to have with living amongalternative ideas. Some people are still afraid of deviations from society’s perceived norms of sexuality, race, gender and overall what the status quo should be.

In some people’s homes, “Harry Potter” may be read, in others it may not. In some

people’s homes, “The Hate U Give” may be read, in others it may not. That is okay.

What is not okay is a movement to ban books from school libraries because people disagree with the concepts in them.

The freedom for people to read and learn about race, religion and sexuality is not one that should be taken away because some people are still uncomfortable, as adults, with discussing them.

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

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Carrying the family name

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Bobby O’Grady is a first-year attack on the Marquette men’s lacrosse team who hails from Milton, Massachusets. O’Grady was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week Feb. 14.

First-year named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week Feb. 14

By Ava Mares

ava.mares@marquette.edu

Since he was between six and seven years old, first-year attacker Bobby O’Grady was drawn to the game of lacrosse.

In fact, O’Grady and his older brother Mike have followed in their father’s footsteps. Their father, Perry, played for Boston College.

“He (Perry O’Grady) just

threw a bunch of sticks and sports equipment out in front of us. I think the two of us (Bobby and Mike) naturally picked up the lacrosse stick and just started playing,” Bobby said. “Coming from a family with 26 cousins all playing lacrosse, I was surrounded by it. It was hard not to play and not to love it.”

But Mike, a senior captain for the Providence College men’s lacrosse team, said there was never any pressure on the O’Grady siblings to pursue lacrosse. In fact, their sister, Madeline, pursued basketball.

“Our family gave us the freedom to try anything that

we wanted to do, whether it was athletically or anything else,” Mike said. “We did plays when we were younger and some singing too.

But we always gravitated towards sports.”

Bobby said lacrosse wasn’t always at the center of his life before college, as he also played hockey from the age of six until his senior year of high school.

Marquette men’s lacrosse head coach Andrew Stimmel said Bobby’s hockey background shines through on the field.

“His power and quickness of release come from his hands

and his wrist and I really do believe part of that’s been developed through playing hockey,” Stimmel said.

Transitioning to the next level Bobby said he has been preparing to play at the collegiate level during his whole youth career. Prior to joining Marquette, he played on the United States National Development U-17 Team and for Mesa Fresh Lacrosse out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Stimmel said Bobby’s transition has been “a smooth one.”

Meanwhile for Bobby, he said playing alongside his

teammates was nerve-racking at first.

“Everyone on the team is fast, everyone is much bigger and stronger. It was definitely a big step up for me,” Bobby said. “These guys are studs.

They’re so good. They’re definitely tough to play against every day. For the first couple of days, I definitely gripped my stick a little hard, a little nervous for that jump.”

Once the early jitters were removed from his system, Stimmel said Bobby’s skills and passion for lacrosse were on full display.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Costly turnovers, missed shots results in road loss Morsell leads team with 23 points on 11-for-18 shooting

By Matt Yeazel

matthew.yeazel@marquette.edu

Following a win at home against Georgetown on Wednesday, Marquette traveled to Omaha, Nebraska to take on Creighton, looking to avenge their loss to the Bluejays back on New Year’s Day in double-overtime.

In what was a back-and-forth offensive shootout, Marquette fell in another close game, this time losing by just one point, 83-82 in regulation.

Both teams came out of the gate strong as they went into the halftime break tied at 46.

Similar to the Georgetown game, first-year guard Kam Jones once again led the way for the Golden Eagles in the first half. He shot 5-for-7 from the field and scored 12 points.

He was the only Golden Eagle in double figures after the first 20 minutes.

Jones would continue his hot shooting, finishing the game with 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting. He hit a deep 3-pointer with just a few fractions of a second left on the clock.

At the break, the Bluejays were shooting 46% from beyond the 3-point line. However, they had 10 turnovers in the half and did not have any points from their bench.

Early in the second half Creighton had their biggest lead of the afternoon when they went up by five at the 12:11 mark.

At that time the Bluejays had made their last three shots and Marquette had committed four turnovers in the previous 3:36 minutes of play.

Shortly thereafter, first-year guard Ryan Nembhard hit a jumper that pushed all five Bluejay starters into double digit point totals. Creighton still had yet to get a point from their bench and only got one point for the entire game outside of their starting five.

Graduate student guard Darryl Morsell then went on a run for Marquette. The Golden Eagles took the lead with 7:35 to go on a 3-pointer by Morsell.

Shortly after Morsell had a layup to put the Golden Eagles up by five with 5:00 to play.

Then the Bluejays responded with a rally, as they made three field goals in a row to grab a one-point lead with less than two minutes to play.

From there, Marquette did not take advantage of any of

their opportunities to tie or lead the game.

Redshirt first-year forwards Justin Lewis and Olivier Maxence-Prosper both missed layups. Then, turnovers were committed on consecutive possessions by Morsell and redshirt-junior guard Greg Elliott, not allowing Marquette a chance at a shot attempt.

After Jones’ 3-pointer, Marquette was down by one with 0.4 left on the clock. Creighton inbounded the ball, the buzzer sounded and Marquette suffered their third loss in the last four games.

Among the five Bluejays starters who all scored in double figures, sophomore center Ryan Kalkbrenner led the way with 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the field. The 7-foot-1 center also had seven rebounds on the afternoon.

Guards senior Alex O’Connell and first-year Trey Alexander each had 13 points along with 18 points from Nembhard. Senior forward Ryan Hawkins added 17 points along with a game-high nine rebounds.

For Marquette, it was Morsell leading the way scoring a game-high 23 points on 11for-18 shooting. He added two rebounds and two assists but also committed five turnovers

Photo by Sarah Kuhns sarah.kuhns@marquette.edu

Men’s basektball in a huddle in its 77-66 win over Georgetown Feb. 16.

including the costly one on Marquette’s third-to-last possession.

Outside of Morsell and Jones, Lewis and graduate forward Kur Kuath also scored in double figures. Lewis finished with 11 on 5-for-13 shooting with seven rebounds and Kuath finished with 10 on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting with seven rebounds of his own.

Notably, redshirt first-year guard Tyler Kolek was on the bench for the final 15 minutes of the game. He finished with seven points on 2-for-4 shooting and just one assist after missing a large portion of the first half with two fouls as well.

With the loss, Marquette missed an opportunity to move up a spot in the BIG EAST standings. They now remain in fifth place behind fourth-place Creighton. The Bluejays own the tiebreaker after winning both matchups against Marquette this season.

Marquette (17-10, 9-7 BIG EAST) now prepares to host Butler on Saturday for their annual National Marquette Day Game. That matchup will tipoff at noon and is the third-tolast game of the regular season for the Golden Eagles.

Graphic by John Leuzzi

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TRACK & FIELD

Golden Eagles prepare for conference meet Both teams finished in second place in league meet in 2018 season

By Johnnie Brooker

johnnie.brooker@marquette.edu

With the St. Valentine’s Invite at the University of WisconsinMadison in the books, the focus for Marquette’s track and field teams shift toward the BIG EAST Championships Feb. 25 at Gately Park in Chicago.

“We’re really excited. It’s a good opportunity to see where we’re at among other BIG EAST teams and measure ourselves up before getting a quick break before outdoor starts,” junior distance runner Mallory Lafever said.

Head coach Bert Rogers said he is pleased with where his team is heading into the conference championship meet.

“We’ve had a little bit of a slew of injuries the last two weeks that you know are a challenge. Hopefully, our medical staff here will

get them all healthy and will be ready to rock here come BIG EAST time but then on the flip side of it, we have a lot of people running in good shape and are looking good,” Rogers said.

Additionally, Rogers said he was excited with how the high jump team performed through the nine meets.

“Just got out of practice with the high jump crew and they always stay consistent. So I’m excited,” Rogers said.

Murray said he believes the team has an advantage with the meet at Gately Park.

“There’s a lot of morale that’s been up to because we’re only in Chicago. Being in Chicago means that we’re basically in our backyard. So, we’re all happy about that because I know a lot of people are saying, ‘my family members are coming out because it is so close,” sophomore sprinter Zach Murray said.

For many teams, including Marquette, Feb. 25 will mark the first time many will be competing against each other this season.

Lafever said the goal is winning the meet.

“To win a BIG EAST Champi-

onship and to make that happen, we’re going to have to work collectively,” Lafever said. “We are in different groups between field events, distance and sprints (so) we must come together to put on a good performance against some of the best competition there is.”

Murray said with the University of Connecticut’s return to the league, it has made the team “hungry” to prove themselves.

UConn is the newest team added to the Big East Conference are has proven to be worthy of recognition.

“We want to show the BIG EAST what we can do, seeing how we haven’t had a meet with all these teams,” Murray said.

Rogers said he has been preaching the message of consistency to his team in preparation for the meet.

“Consistent with how we train, how we step on the track, the runway or in the circle. Always bringing that same level of consistency because all of us have been working on one thing all season,” Rogers said.

“We want to be consistent with what we’ve been doing and that’s usually where big per-

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Megan Wallace competing at the Firebird Opener Jan. 15.

formances are built off on. We look at it as we want to do individually as well as we can and then as a whole which brings it all together.”

For both Lafever and Murray, it is their first indoor BIG EAST Championship.

“I’m just looking forward to the opportunity to race against a lot of good competition,” Lafever said. “Also, going to Chicago and their new facility will be exciting.”

Murray said he is hoping to see the joy in his teammates in winning a BIG EAST title, just as the team did in 2018.

“Everyone’s been working so hard ever since August and we would love to see all that hard work pay off by bringing some hardware,” Murray said.

“The conference gets tougher every year so we’re just doing our best to compete, get out there and see what happens,” Rogers said.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE

Ohio State comes from behind to defeat Marquette Soccodato, Foust and Lamotte net two goals apiece in match

By Kelly Reilly

kelly.reilly@marquette.edu

Marquette women’s lacrosse team entered Sunday afternoon’s contest against Ohio State looking to end their two-game losing streak. However, the Golden Eagles were unable to accomplish that feat as the Buckeyes came out on top 18-11 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Ohio State got out on top early as sophomore attacker Jamie Lasda put one past Marquette graduate student goalkeeper Amanda Rumsey 30 seconds into the game.

It was Lasda’s sixth goal of the season.

After trading goals after that early strike, Marquette went on a 4-0 run to take a 6-3 advantage. The Golden Eagles earned goals from senior midfielder Lydia Foust, senior attack Shea Garcia and junior midfielder Emma Soccodato during the span.

Marquette graduate student attacker Kyra Lamotte netted one more goal late in the first quarter to put them back up by three. However, Ohio State was able to close that gap and went into the second quarter only down by one.

At the start of the second period, Soccodato was able to find the net within the first two minutes to increase the Golden Eagles’ lead. Both teams combined for four goals in the quarter, with Marquette leading 8-7 at the halftime break.

The Buckeyes’ defense took over in the third quarter, holding the Golden Eagles’ defense to just two goals in the frame. Meanwhile on the offensive end, Ohio State used a 5-2 run to end the third to take a 12-10 lead into the final stanza.

Ohio State continued its momentum in the fourth quarter, as the Buckeyes outscored the Golden Eagles 8-1 in the period to pull out the 18-11 come from behind victory.

Garcia led the way for Marquette, scoring four goals,

Photo by Collin Narwocki collin.narwocki@marquette.edu

Marquette women’s lacrosse in its 16-13 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats Feb. 12 at Valley Fields.

three of which came in the first quarter. In addition, Garcia finished with a careerhigh nine shots.

Soccodato, Foust and Lamotte each had two goals in the loss. Soccodato had a game-high of seven draw controls.

Senior goalkeeper Amanda Rumsey finished the match with 11 saves on 40 shots.

For Ohio State, Lasda, junior attacker Nicole Ferrara and junior midfielder Caly O’Brien led the team with three goals each. Sophomore goalkeeper Ragan Alexander finished the match with 7 saves on 27 shots.

Marquette (1-3) will continue its roadtrip Friday at Detroit Mercy at 12 p.m. CST.

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CLUB SPORTS

Logrolling team logging hours in the Rec Plex pool Stumvoll competed in 2019 Lumberjack World Championship

By Catherine Fink

catherine.fink@marquette.edu

When one thinks of logrollers, you might imagine them to be wearing flannel shirts on a lake up north. However, if you walk by the Rec Plex pool in Straz Tower you will see Marquette students practicing their logrolling skills.

Logrolling is one of the newest club sports on campus and given Marquette’s location in downtown Milwaukee, the most surprising offering.

Club president Tess Stumvoll, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said she has been an active competitor in logrolling for the last 10 years.

Stumvoll, who competed in the 2019 and 2021 Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin, said bringing the sport to Marquette was as natural to her as climbing up on a log.

“My main goal has been to start a logrolling club here because I knew a couple of other universities had teams,” Stumvoll said. “I did the work, I put up posters that had a lumberjack joke with the idea of the flannelwearing lumberjack .”

While COVID-19 has brought setbacks to the club, Stumvoll said she was determined to get the club up and running this year.

“I had the mindset to get out there and make this happen,” Stumvoll said. “So I started doing flyers again along with meeting with Scott Anderegg who runs club sports to see what I needed to do.”

While planning for the club, she said that having a real wooden log “became unrealistic.”

“Marquette didn’t want a real log in the pool so instead we have a Key Log which is a log that’s plastic on the outside and foam on the inside,” Stumvoll said. “You fill it with water and it’s like a real log.”

With enough members signed up, the club officially got underway this semester with 12 active members and a roster of 26 all together.

Mary Brown, a sophomore in College of Arts & Sciences, said she joined the club after seeing one of Stumvoll’s fliers.

“I thought it’d be a quirky thing to have on a future application and aside from this being a unique sport, it takes a lot of physical fitness,” Brown said.

Over the last few months, the team has spent many hours in the

pool studying techniques and learning how to log roll. Brown said keeping a balance is the most challenging part of it all.

“Keeping your feet moving is the key to balance,” Brown said. “Tess always reminds us to ‘pitter-patter,’ it makes balancing on the log a million times easier.”

Ethan JacobyHenrickson, a sophomore in the College of Communication, said being part of the club has provided him and other members with stories to tell others due to its unusual environment.

“It’s something unique that will make you one of the most interesting people in the room at all times,” Jacoby-Henrickson said. “When I started, I fell off in less than a second but by the end of the night, I had a good three to five seconds that I could stay up on the log.”

Nash Kent, a first-year in the College of Communication, said the competitive nature of the club is what drew him to it.

“I wanted competition back in

Photos by Isabel Bonebrake isabel.bonebrake@marquette.edu

The Marquette Log Rolling team became a club sport this past semester. Club has 12 active members.

my life and logrolling is more like a process where it will all click together at one point,” Kent said. “It still hasn’t really clicked altogether for me yet (though).”

In addition to wanting to bring additional awareness to the sport, Stumvoll said she would like to see Marquette get involved with other universities for competitions.

Currently, the only active student log rolling clubs in Wisconsin are at Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-

Madison. She said she is working on bringing a tournament to Marquette with UW-Madison, as she worked out with the Madison team in the past.

“Having an active program seems to be the issue and we are

definitely one of the only active ones right now,” Stumvoll said.

“My goal is to start a college logrolling circuit and have that included as a part of the United States Logrolling Association.”

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MEN’S LACROSSE

CARRYING: Brothers set to face off in April Continued from page 12

“He’s a tremendous competitor. He’s a very hard worker and he’s got a very high level of confidence,” Stimmel said. “When you have those things with the combination of talent and skill, it gives you the ability to come in and make an impact as a true freshman.”

The Golden Eagles kicked off their season with a road win against Bellarmine. Bobby scored a total of four goals, which included the gamewinner in triple overtime.

Bobby was then declared BIG EAST Freshman of the Week for the week of Feb. 14.

Keeping a straight face on the field “He is (a) very goofy, happy go lucky, fun-loving guy,” Stimmel said.

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But when it’s time to get down to business, Mike said things change for his younger brother.

“That personal light, that smile he always has on is his off the field personality, that shuts up when he plays lacrosse,” Mike said.

In fact, Bobby said he recognizes the intense focus he finds himself in.

“My friends will make fun of me because I am a completely different person on and off the field. I just zone out everything and focus on the game,” Bobby said. “I think sometimes you get a little too focused or too in the zone.”

While Bobby might be “in the zone,” Mike said he sees him having fun.

“It’s really awesome to watch him play because he’s so creative, serious and intense, but the same time you can tell how much he enjoys playing,” Mike said. “It’s really great to watch as a brother. He’s had that same joy, passion and fire within him since he was a little kid.”

Hard work beats everything

It is one thing to have that fire, but it is a whole other to fuel it day in and day out. “ H e (Bobby) has a pretty r a r e

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combination of talent and mindset. Anytime you have that, special things can happen,” Stimmel said.

“Bobby will be the first to tell you he doesn’t care about setting records or any individual accolades. He just wants to win.”

Bobby said it was driven into him from an early age that “you had to work hard for everything.”

“I don’t expect to go out there and anything to be easy, especially at this level,” Bobby said. “If you’re not going to go out there and work hard, there’s no point in going out.”

Mike said Bobby’s strong work ethic is contagious to those around him and stands out.

“I’m a senior now and I’ve seen a lot of people come through the Providence program and Bobby is up there for one of the hardest workers I’ve ever been around,” Mike said. “This offseason, he pushed me as much as I could push myself.”

With Marquette and Providence scheduled to go

to head-to-head April 2 at Valley Fields, the O’Grady brothers will be pitted against each other in an official game for the very first time in their lives.

“I always have my game face on around Marquette because it’s such a great rivalry we have. It’s always a big game when we play, but I really am happy and thankful for how the Marquette team has treated my brother this year,” Mike said. “But that’s all out the door when we play in April.”

Bobby is assured the matchup will “be respectable.”

“My goals are centered around whatever is best for the team (Marquette) and if I can help the team, that’s what I want to do,” Bobby said. “(To) beat Providence, that’s (a) personal goal.”

Despite any BIG EAST brotherly dispute, both said the real pressure is on what team their parents will represent.

“I can’t say, but if I had to guess they’ll probably be wearing blue and gold,” Bobby said.

Graphic by RJ Siano