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The Marquette University COVID-19 Response Team will meet today, March 1, to discuss the university’s mask mandate.

Currently, all individuals regardless of vaccination status are required to wear a mask in public indoor spaces on campus.

Marquette Wire sports reporter Johnnie Brooker was at the Urban Scholars celebration dinner last night where University President Michael Lovell and Provost

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Library. The university said it is planning a phased process to update the seals in these locations across campus.

The updated seal artwork was done by Milwaukee-based artist and Milwaukee Public Schools art teacher Kristelle Ulrich. Ulrich is also a member of the Oneida Nation.

“The narrative style’s connection to our Indigenous history, along with the classic Jesuit imagery, tells a story of a combined but independent history of our Indigenous nations and the Jesuit travelers,” Alex Liberato, former president of the Native American Student Association and 2021 alum, said in the statement.

The change comes after various efforts to change the seal from the NASA and other community members.

“I would like to recognize the efforts of previous NASA leadership, professors from the Marquette History and English

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Marquette University Board of Trustees has approved a new seal. The updated seal comes after years of criticism from community members over the seal’s inaccurate depiction of Father Marquette leading Indigenous people.

“As we have been called to reflect on our own symbols, it became clear that Marquette University needs a seal that aligns with our mission, vision and guiding values … ” Marquette University President Michael Lovell said in a statement. “The updated university seal is a beautiful reflection of who we are and what we stand for.”

The seal, which is present on official university documents, can also be seen on various locations around campus such as the Alumni Memorial Union and Raynor Memorial

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“It is always important for Bobbi and me to create a clear path to success for every individual, no matter where they are from or what they are studying,” Lemonis said in a statement. “As an alumnus who got the most out of my experience, it was paramount for me to highlight the things that worked and to strengthen the things that could get better. This initial gift is the start of building the road for others.”

Lemonis, the chairman and CEO of Camping World, graduated from the College of Arts & Sciences in 1995. He was also a four-year member of the track & field team.

In a press conference with the

Kimo Ah Yun said the COVID-19 Response Team plans to meet March 1 at 8:15 a.m. following the expiration of the City of Milwaukee’s mask mandate.

The city’s mask mandate is set to expire today, March 1.

“We go by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and the Milwaukee Health Department’s requirement for masks … and there should be an announcement tomorrow (March 1),” Lovell said.

He also mentioned that the CDC changed its mask guidelines last Friday. Under the new guidelines certain mitigation strategies are recommended for each county depending on the newest

data such as new cases and hospital admissions. The CDC does not explicitly state that residents in Milwaukee County should wear a mask in indoor public spaces.

“We’re working on an announcement for tomorrow (March 1). We’ll meet with the team to talk about what things would look like,” Ah Yun said.

The Marquette Wire was able to confirm with other university officials that the COVID-19 Response Team is set to meet today and the university’s mask mandate is on the agenda.

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Alumnus Marcus Lemonis and his wife Bobbi have donated $15 million to create the Lemonis Center for Student Success, Marquette University President Michael Lovell announced Saturday afternoon.

The Lemonis Center for Student Success will provide services for students across all majors, academic abilities and backgrounds to enrich and expand student opportunities.

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want to live out,” Jim Voiss, vice president of mission and ministry, said.

The bottom third of the seal is meant to acknowledge Marquette’s location on the land of Indigenous nations. It’s also meant to honor the space explored by Rev. Jacques Marquette, S.J., the university’s namesake, with Indigenous guides.

“If I were to sit with Indigenous people to talk about some of the components, I think they could reconcile that there is an acknowledgment and visibility of them in a rich way … There’s a timeliness of this piece as well as a real anchoring of place and history,” Jacqueline Schram, special assistant for Native American affairs, said.

Schram is a member of the First Nations in Canada and was a member of the seal redesign

committee. The three stalks of wild rice are an homage to the presence of Potawatomi, HoChunk and Menominee nations that existed and still exist on the land where Marquette resides.

“Our wild rice is no longer a composite image that flattens the diversity of Indigenous people.

This wild rice is fluid and there’s movement and represents some of the original peoples that were here before Marquette and are still here,” Schram said.

The seal also contains images of Milwaukee’s three waterways, representing the Milwaukee, Menominee and Kinnikinic Rivers.

“There’s the vista in the back that evokes a sense of peace, but it also makes you ask ‘what’s yet to come? What’s beyond the horizon?’ There’s nothing that is stagnant about it and the work that we need to do,” Schram said.

The upper two halves of the seal honors Marquette’s Jesuit tradition. The left half honors the seven brothers of St. Ignatius’ family, on his mother’s side, while the right honors Jesus Christ through the depiction of a

Christogram.

“What we recognize in the seal as IHS is actually the Greek letters Iota, Eta, Sigma. Which are the first two letters and the last letter of the name of Jesus in Greek,” Voiss said.

The monogram was placed on the right to symbolize a rising sun, and Voiss said it’s also a longstanding symbol for the Jesuits.

the university’s mask guidance to align with the CDC. An official university announcement will follow,” Lynn Griffith, university spokesperson, said in an email.

The COVID-19 Response Team makes recommendations that then have to be approved by the senior leadership team. Lovell is a part of this team.

From Jan. 24-Feb. 23 there

have been 251 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus.

206 of those were students, 45 were staff or faculty. The first day of the spring semester was Jan. 24.

Marquette has followed the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s policy on masks in the past.

The Milwaukee Health De-

partment’s mask requirement for public indoor spaces expired June 1, 2021. Marquette also removed its mask mandate June 1, in conjunction with the city’s removal.

Later in the summer, Marquette reinstated the indoor mask policy Aug. 17, following the City of Milwaukee’s classification of an “extreme transmission” status for COVID-19 cases. At

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Department, current members of the Marquette Council of Native American Affairs, and the Marquette Administration for working diligently over a long period of time to accomplish this,” Will Egan Waukau, president of the Native American Student Association and senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said in an email.

The updated seal features a blue and gold outer ring with the words “ad majorem dei gloriam,” the Jesuit motto that means “All for the greater glory of God.” Marquette’s founding year, 1881, is also depicted on the seal.

“It’s become increasingly clear that a lot of the assumptions that we have operated on in the past about what was normal and how things should work really excluded the voices of others and their realities in ways that are not compatible with the mission that we

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“On the bar which we see as an H symbol but is actually a capital Eta … there’s a bar that goes across the middle and arising from that is the cross. Below the H symbol there are three nails representing the nails from the crucifixion of Jesus Christ,” Voiss said.

This is not the first time the seal has been updated. The seal was updated back in 1995 when the year “1881” was added.

Lovell established a seal redesign committee back in 2020.

That committee was chaired by associate vice president of public affairs and Marquette alum Rana Altenburg.

“It took us a little longer than we thought and I think that was frustrating for some of the people that felt like it was taking too long,” Altenburg said.

Altenburg said that there was a special emphasis on representing both the Jesuit and Indigenous communities in the greater Marquette and Milwaukee community.

“The biggest challenge was could we get everybody’s input and desires into a small space and do it justice. I think the final seal that the board approved really does a beautiful job of that,” Altenburg said.

Ultimately, Schram and other members of the seal committee believe that the time taken to develop the new seal was worthwhile, but the job is not done.

“I think the next step is hopefully that this seal will feel representative of many voices and they’ll feel the potential in it and but also be inspired to ask, what’s next?” Schram said.

Sarah Richardson contributed to this report.

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requirement expires…March 1, and the CDC recently changed its mask guidance. The Marquette University COVID-19 Response Team is meeting tomorrow morning (March 1) to discuss these developments and is expected to make a recommendation to senior leaders to update

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this point the City of Milwaukee Health Department recommends that people wear masks in public indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.

Marquette has required masks in public indoor spaces since then.

Johnnie Brooker, Alex Garner and Benjamin Wells contributed to this report.

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media during halftime of Saturday’s men’s basketball game, Lemonis said two things inspired his wife and him to make this gift.

The first was “Lovell’s journey as he overcame challenges” and the second was looking back on their “own lives where we’re trying to overcome things.”

“When I first came to Marquette, Milwaukee, I came from Miami, Florida, which is not exactly a perfect combination,” Lemonis said. “I came here looking to create a new persona and to create a new pathway. I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life, who I was or where I was going.

When I left Milwaukee and Marquette because I really put those two together, I knew exactly who I wanted to be.”

Last year during his presidential address, Lovell said the uni-

versity’s new Student Success Initiative is a top strategic priority of his.

The Lemonis’ gift will help “enhance and scale Marquette’s efforts to drive this priority forward in the most visible way possible.”

In acknowledgment of the Lemonis’ gift, the university will rename Memorial Library to the Lemonis Center for Student Success.

“The Lemonis Center for Student Success is going to be in the heart of our campus and that’s really important because student success is the heart of what it means to get a Marquette education,” Lovell said in Saturday’s press conference.

“It will truly be a hub for students to get access to all the resources that we have on campus so that no matter what their background, it will be home and

a place for them to come, gather, get programming and really gain the resources and help us develop them for men, women, for others.”

Lovell said the space is expected to be up and open in a couple of years.

Provost Kimo Ah Yun said the center will bring a “sense of belonging” to students when walking in.

“We are sincerely grateful for this generous gift from Marcus, which will dramatically elevate the student experience,” Ah Yun said in the statement. “The Lemonis Center for Student Success will be a major step forward to help ensure that all students thrive beyond initial access and scholarship support.”

Ah Yun said it is important to continually improv4 graduation and retention rates, as well as the potential to reduce costs for students.

“We now have an opportunity to take a lead role in significantly lowering student debt by reducing the time it takes students to graduate,” Ah Yun said in the

statement link. “Our Student Success Initiative is shining a light on ways to substantially improve retention and graduation rates.

The support services housed in the Lemonis Center will elevate those initiatives.”

Lemonis said he wants the resources in the center to serve “what students actually want versus what the administration believes they need.”

“We’re working on students surveys and things of that nature,” Lemonis said. “Bobbi and I will have a very active involvement in that process.”

Last Wednesday, Feb. 23, Lemonis announced a $5 million challenge on Twitter to encourage others to give to “join the student success movement.”

“One of the things that improves graduation rates is being assimilated into an environment, knowing where to go if I am whatever race or whatever gender or whatever religion even, and that’s an important thing to know about Marquette, that I’m welcome and then I have a path to brightness,” Lemonis said.

Lovell mentioned in addition to the Lemonis’ $15 million donation, the additional $5 million will “fund the transformational facility upgrade that will drive Marquette to fully reimagine student success into a physical space that will serve as a new home for comprehensive support services.”

Lemonis emphasized this gift is “the start of our path for Marquette and the City of Milwaukee.”

“This is not the statement, this is the beginning of a very long paragraph,” Lemonis said.

“We’re going to look for other opportunities to support Dr. Lovell, the university, the students and most importantly, the faculty who don’t necessarily get the recognition and the accolades that they deserve.”

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Running numbers on AMU’s Marquette Place dining Over 1,000 MU community members served each day

By Connor Baldwin

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“We do about 1,500 to 1,700 people a day. It’s very busy.”

Sara Maveal, kitchen chef supervisor for the Alumni Memorial Union’s dining hall Marquette place, said. “But I think between all the stations we get through it as efficiently as possible.”

Maveal said she assesses these numbers and statistics about Marquette Place all the time in order to work out what is needed for the coming weeks. Maveal said she needs to be on the ball when it comes to orders to make sure everyone gets what they want.

Mondays and Wednesdays are typically the busiest days, hitting over the weekly average of student orders, Maveal said.

Throughout the course of a day there are rushes of students flooding in to get food at Grill 155, Erbert and Gerbert’s, Taqueria, and others.

Maveal said the work of her

and her staff is nonstop onyour-toes action, especially around lunchtime. But it takes a whole team to coordinate so many meals and make sure students are fed.

“Some of our workers are actually working in Taqueria but has been working at Erbert & Gerbert’s to help make sandwiches. So it’s nice that they have each other’s backs.”

Maveal said.

The first rush is from 11:0011:30 a.m., right when lunch classes get out. Twelve-1:00 p.m. is another popular time as well as 1:30-2:00 p.m. Then right at the end of the day 5:00-5:30 p.m. there is a final rush of students coming in to get dinner.

Maveal said in between the rushes is when orders slow, but there are still students trickling in.

Maya Montgomery, a firstyear in the College of Health Sciences, comes to the AMU about five times a week and recognizes how busy it gets at points.

“It’s so crowded it’s ridiculous. When you come around 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. when classes get out there will be a line going all the way to the register. And

I’m not going to wait around when it’s out in the hallway,” Montgomery said.

But Montgomery said she is delighted when she catches lunch during one of the off periods.

“The feeling [when you catch the AMU during a slow period], it’s like waking up and it’s Christmas morning. It’s refreshing. It’s like you know it’s going to be a good day when there is no one around,” Montgomery said.

Cody Harrison, a first-year in the College of Engineering, comes to the AMU every day and was caught waiting out the storm of the rush. He said that getting meals at Marquette Place is essential to getting through the day.

“It’s my second time here today. I’m grabbing lunch and then after my class I’m fixing to come back,” Harrison said. “You find me here at around 4:30 and I’m smacking dinner. Usually I’m getting a Tappy (Ebert & Gerbert’s) or Taqueria.”

Harrison is not alone in his choices of chow. At Erbert & Gerbert’s the Tappy is the most popular sandwich. Taqueria typically serves about 200 to

250 people a day, Maveal said.

In the morning Einstein Bagels is quite busy and serves about 150-180 bacon egg and cheese sandwiches every day, Maveal said.

“The bagels and avocado toast are way more than that [bacon egg and cheeses]. I’m pretty sure those are close to 600 people a day. They are doing a lot, they are kicking butt,” Maveal said.

Besides the traditional options, Maveal and her team are always working to come up with new, innovative ideas to spice things up at Marquette Place. Limited time offers and vegan options are available, like the Monte Cristo burger and incogmeato chicken at Grill 155.

Maveal said to look forward to Power Bowl coming out with a punch card where the fifth bowl you get will be free. And to keep your eyes and mouths open for new limited time offers. In March, buffalo tenders will be available at Grill 155 and chicken quesadillas at Taqueria, as well as a slew of other options.

Maveal said the work of her and her staff is nonstop onyour-toes action, especially

around lunchtime. But it takes a whole team to coordinate so many meals and make sure students are fed. With large rushes throughout the day it is important to make sure all the gears in the kitchen are turning and kitchen morale is always in shape, Maveal said.

“We all get into a huddle every day and talk about safety training. We do employee appreciation and birthdays. In March it’s Women’s History Month so we are focusing on a lot of female employees …

I really want to focus on them and I think that helps them get through these rushes and the staffing issues we have. I think they all work really well together as a team,” Maveal said.

Harrison said he is very thankful for all the workers and emphasized expressing gratitude for the staff working to keep students energized for the day.

“The workers in there are all beauties. Make sure you let them know, ‘thanks, I hope you have a great day.’ They’re doing their best, they’re making your day. Think about if you don’t have the Marquette Place, what are you doing?”

Harrison said.

Black Alumni Association continues supporting students Events held in Atlanta, supporting local businesses

By Hannah Hernandez

hannah.hernandez@marquette.edu

This June, the Black Alumni Association is returning to Marquette University’s campus for its 20th anniversary.

Over the years, BAA has created a community for Marquette’s Black alumni and has supported current students at Marquette.

Valerie Wilson Reed, cofounder of the BAA and the BAA Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr. Scholarship Fund, said that it is vital that Black alumni of Marquette provide their time and talent to the current and future students.

“We should be donating to the Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr. Scholarship Fund (2 scholarships for EOP/Non-EOP students) or the recently established Bo & Candy Ellis Fund by Coach & Mrs. Smart for special personal financial

assistance to black students.

We should give back by participating in the mentoring program or the recruitment of future MU students,” Reed said in an email.

Arthur Jones, BAA board member, said BAA serves as a community for Black students. He said they can provide feedback, conduct mock interviews and offer critiques if students ever need it.

“I can think of plenty of people on campus who have made a difference in my life AND my colleagues/classmates. JohnRae Stowers, D.J. Todd, Dwayne Burtin, Tim Cigelske, Linda Menck, Scott D’Urso, Dr. Kris Ropella and so many more,” Jones said in an email.

Nkozi “Jay” Knight, the BAA’s former president, said that Black students should get involved on campus.

“Take the time to tour the university and open your mind to new experiences and meeting new people. Marquette has so much to offer

so I encourage new students to explore campus and get to know the faculty, facilities, and the organizations on campus,” Knight said in an email.

Jones said that Marquette should continue to listen and actively seek out feedback from groups such as Black Student Union, Latin American Student Organization, National Pan-Hellenic Council and more.

Through minority faculty recruitment and an increase in the number of minority scholarships, Knight said that Marquette has made progress in the inclusion of the Black community.

“Bring the community in and let change occur, you can do this by asking for fearless feedback from students, faculty and staff but also include community members who know what works needs to be done. For example, those in the Milwaukee African American Chamber of Commerce, Urban League, SocialxMKE, and many more,” Jones said

in an email.

Jones said Marquette should continue to hire and promote people of color who can support students and inspire them.

“We are all rooting for you, proud of you, and are excited for what difference you will make in the world. Go forth and set the world on fire because you too have a vision and opportunity at your door,” Jones said in an email.

Rachelle Shurn, BAA’s assistant engagement director, said that BAA continues to increase alumni engagement and there is much excitement for getting involved.

For the upcoming 20th anniversary, BAA hosted a gathering in Atlanta Feb. 19. During this gathering, Latrice HarrisCollins, director of outreach and community engagement for undergraduate admissions and Samira Payne, director of Black student initiatives, spoke to the alumni.

“Essentially, learning about the innovative ways Mar-

quette is recruiting Black students AND how those students will be supported from day one on campus was a game-changer. Alumni were essentially in awe and eager to help do their part to ensure a transformative experience and supportive campus culture for Black students,” Shurn said in an email.

At recent BAA gatherings in Chicago and Atlanta, Black alumni were able to come together while in support of Black-owned businesses, Shurn said, and they were able to reconnect with or meet new friends.

“Hearing stories about the impact of EOP, the Gospel Choir, professors that went above and beyond to support students, friendships and bonds created as freshmen were simply magical renewed energy and a desire to want to give back to Marquette and students emerged. This is what the BAA is all about,” Shurn said in an email.

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Recent Civic Dialogue panel discusses free speech at Marquette First ammendment primary concern among attendees

By Phoebe Goebel

phoebe.goebel@marquette.edu

Under the First Amendment, citizens of the United States are guaranteed freedom of religion, expression, assembly and the right to petition, prohibiting Congress from intervening. Yet, this only applies to public institutions, so at Marquette University, a private institution, the university can control student and faculty freedoms.

Amber Wichowsky, the associate professor of political science, moderated the “Free Speech @ MU: How We Can Build an Inclusive and Engaged Campus Community” discussion last Wednesday at the 707 Hub. The panel consisted of Kalen Kennedy, a doctoral student, Paul Nolette, associate professor of political science, Ericka Tucker, associate professor of philosophy and Chris Mueler, a Marquette 1996 alum. The discussion covered what free speech is like on a private college campus and how to engage professionally in political conversations.

Nolette was the first to speak at the panel. Nolette said that there is much confusion on what the First Amendment actually means, and described to what extent the law affects our freedoms.

“Ultimately the law can only go so far in explaining our rights and duties. Just because the First Amendment doesn’t apply to Marquette doesn’t mean that Marquette shouldn’t promote the freedom of speech or that shouldn’t be an important value that students operate under,” Nolette said.

Tucker was the next to speak and discussed the philosophy behind freedom of speech in our country.

“If we don’t take into consideration the power that people have, we can really make sense of our rights to freedom,” Tucker said.

“As students, what power do you really have when confronting an administration who has power over your ability to continue on at Marquette.”

Kennedy spoke about social hierarchies that exist within the Marquette community, and what effect these groups have on the ways we think about people.

Kennedy said that there are two groups that occur in most communities. First is in-group, who

are the people who share similar interests and backgrounds to us.

The second is the out-groups, who are those who do not typically run in the same group that we do. Kennedy said that it’s important that we have open conversations with both groups.

“We have to be aware of when we are going to be critical of someone, especially if they are a part of that out-group. Collectively there are a lot of benefits to having the conversations where we might not agree on certain topics because it can lead to more understanding and goal-oriented society,” Kennedy said.

The last to speak at the panel was Mueler. He studied economics and political science during his time at Marquette, and graduated with a Bachelor’s in both subjects.

“For business, it’s more efficient to have civic dialogue. From a political perspective, usually if you are communicating better, it’s going to be easier to get what you want. And from a personal view, we can be aggregable with each other which is just a better way to live,” Mueler said.

Wichowsky then split peers and faculty into groups to discuss further, but first touched on why the content of this discussion matters.

She said that because we live in

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The dialogues were held inside the 707Hub last Wednesday

such polarized times, we have to raise the question, “How do we become better people through proper communication?”

Wichowsky said that the civic dialogue events were started at Marquette to give students a chance to openly discuss current controversial issues that exist in our world. Some of the discussions include topics of climate change, homelessness and free speech.

“This panel was really to try to get different perspectives on these issues,” Wichowsky said.

“We want to focus on how we engage with one another through productive and meaningful

conversations and listening to what others have to say about certain topics.”

Wichowsky said that she hopes for more student involvement in these civic dialogue discussions so that they will continue to grow on campus.

“If students have ideas, send them our way. Students can follow us on social media. We want to see these ripples continue so it’s important for us to cover more topics that students are actually interested in,” Wichowsky said.

‘Compost Crusader’ supports waste reduction goals Meal scraps go toward sustainability efforts at Marquette, MKE

By Julia Abuzzahab

julia.abuzzahab@marquette.edu

After finishing a meal, one typically wouldn’t think to save their food scraps, but for those living in McCabe and Gilman Apartments, residents have the opportunity to collect certain food waste for the Compost Crusader starting March 1.

Compost Crusader is a local business owned by women that gathers food waste from commercial properties, residents, businesses and multi-family units. The waste is then brought to Blue Ribbon Organics in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where it is turned into compost.

Students who participate in this pilot program learn how much food waste is produced in residence halls and universityowned apartments.

“Students don’t technically have to sign up for it [Compost

Crusader] anymore,” Allyssa Vesley, sustainability intern and senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said. “They can give us their email if they want the consistent outreach information, but I think right now our goal is to just have it open to everyone.”

Vesley said residents can keep their food scraps in a bin with a lid to avoid smell, or in a tupperware and freeze it. Vesley said one could also use a paper bag, but she said this method may attract bugs and could cause a bad smell.

Residents could also purchase specific containers from Compost Crusader’s website directly, Vesley said.

Maggie Stoz, apartment manager of McCabe Hall and senior in the College of Communication, said there will be a designated compost bin in the trash room for McCabe. For those who live in Gilman, Stoz said residents will be able to check out a trash room key card and bring their food scraps to the bin.

Chelsea Malacara, sustainability and energy

management coordinator, said the Compost Crusader can only accept certain food scraps, which include a variety of different produce, such as eggshells, pasta, breads and more. Yet, there are also many other items that cannot go into the compost bins, such as raw meat, glass, metal and more.

It’s important not to put contaminated food scraps into the bin, as Vesley said as a sustainability intern, every week they will have to check the bin to ensure that there is only the proper bits of waste inside.

Vesley said if the bin did get contaminated, they would either have to pick out the contaminated pieces, or it would ruin the whole bin. She said putting contaminated food scraps would make it extremely difficult to turn into compost.

“According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 40% of our trash is comprised of food waste,” Malacara said in an email. “While our sustainability interns didn’t get the opportunity to conduct a waste audit at McCabe, we know

from statistics and literature reviews that it’s likely that figure aligns with what kind of waste college students are generating.”

Malacara said the EPA projects that over 70 billion pounds of food waste are sent to landfills each year, where she said this food could have been recovered.

“Landfills are responsible for 15% of all methane gas emissions in the US. This is a problem because methane is thirty times more powerful than carbon dioxide- which means it has a more significant and powerful impact on the atmosphere,” Malacara said in an email.

Malacara said Marquette has a target, wanting to reduce its waste generation by 25% as well as divert 25% of waste from landfills by 2025. This program, Malacara said, has the potential to eventually help the university reach this goal.

“It is our responsibility to be good stewards of Earth and our community,” Malacara said in an email. “As an institution, our operations have a major impact on the environment from our

energy use, energy sources, transportation, food procurement, product procurement, etc. and we have a moral imperative to act on the Care for Our Common Home. Therefore, any program or plan that will help us reduce our impact is important to undertake.”

As of now, the program will end in May, but Stoz said they are testing this program to see how much landfill they can reduce. From there, she said the program will determine to see if the Compost Crusader could be effective at other universityowned buildings, including residence halls and other apartments.

“One of the Marquette phrases as you know is ‘be the difference,’ you know? And what it means to be the difference is how we serve and help others around the community,” Maggie Szot said.

“Trying this program out and trying to help the environment and the community itself … that’s why it’s important, giving students [the] opportunity to be a part of it and be that difference.”

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Ebony Ball returns after two year hiatus Black Student Council brings back formal event

By TJ Dysart

theodore.dysart@marquette.edu

In 2020, in-person events were put on pause, and in 2021 some events were held online with many modifications.

Now, in 2022, there is hope as many Marquette events have returned to the in-person format and continue to bring students, faculty and staff together.

After a two-year hiatus, the Marquette University Ebony Ball was held in person in the Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom Feb. 27.

The annual event was held in person for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students gathered to celebrate Black excellence, culture and Black History Month.

Lonny Clay, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences

and president of Black Student Council said that the ball was more than just a celebration, highlighting the importance of being able to gather for the first time since his sophomore year.

“Since COVID came about we have not been able to have this event so we are trying to reinstate the culture and the tradition and bring back the ball with a newfound respect, newfound energy, and newfound support on campus,” Clay said.

With a 4.3% population of Black undergraduate students on campus, campus leaders said that events like the Ebony Ball are crucial for giving that population the time and space to gather and share each other’s company.

“We hope that this event can bring our community and staff closer,” Emmanuel Johnson, senior in the College of Education and vice president of Black Student Council, said. “It is so nice that we get a chance for college age students to dress up

formally and celebrate Black excellence which is rare so the opportunity is amazing.”

Johnson said that he is grateful for opportunities like the ball and owes it all to his early involvement with student organizations.

“We worked with a few other seniors who have since graduated and they pushed us and motivated us to get involved early on. They saw our leadership and we knew the need was there so we stepped up to the call and it has been very worth it and fulfilling because we get to put on events like this,” Johnson said.

The ball started with the president and vice president of BSC greeting and welcoming the guests followed by the Marquette Gospel Choir singing their rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Since.” known as the Black national anthem. Staff and faculty members also read various poems and letters from historical figures celebrating Black history.

Benjamin Jackson, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences and president of the Marquette Gospel Choir, said that he was looking forward to the event for weeks.

“I believe being African American in a predominantly white institution it’s crucial that we have this space for other African American students to share our culture and history.

I believe that Black history is not only Black history but it is American history and I love that we are able to gather and celebrate with one another,” Jackson said.

Jackson, like many other students who attended, said his takeaway from the event was one that he would not take for granted – enjoying the space and time together while also being dressed up breaking bread with one another.

With events like the Ebony Ball only happening once a year, students took full advantage of the opportunity “I just love everything Black.” Alauna Rupert, a sophomore in the College of

Health Sciences, said. “I love being around my people, I love the food, I love the music and it is one of the few events out here where I feel safe here.”

Last year, many of the BSC events took place online which students said made it difficult to feel “together” but now, more than ever, students are ready for in-person events once again.

“It was weird and hard to meet people online so it was really different. It sort of felt like a chore when it was online and when it is in person it really feels like an family like and way more fun,” Rupert said.

With Black History Month concluding on Monday, students, faculty and staff were happy to gather in person and celebrate Black excellence.

Students who are interested in other BSC events can visit the Black Student Council website for more information.

create a space on campus for positive growth and learning with your peers,” Micah Pierce Coleman, an Arrupe Ambassador and a senior in the College of Communication, said.

Cardoner Scholars is a cohortbased experience hosted by the Office of Engagement and Inclusion for first-year students and sophomores who want to deepen their leadership skills and elevate their transformative Marquette education.

“Cardoner Scholars was the beginning of the curricular shift, and Arrupe Ambassadors was the next step,” Burkart said.

During the fall 2020 semester, the Cardoner Scholars cohort spent six weeks learning about Ignatian values and pedagogy as well as their own strengths and identities as leaders. Students also reflected on social justice issues to create a personal mission statement that aimed to guide them on their leadership journeys at Marquette.

“After completing the Cardoner Scholars program for first-years and sophomores, I decided to join Arrupe Ambassadors as a junior in order to grow my leadership skills in new areas,” Coleman said. “I am looking forward to connecting with my peers in the cohort, learning about social justice and advocacy within the Marquette and Milwaukee

communities and having a space to reflect on my vocation and post-college career.”

The Arrupe Ambassadors cohort for upperclassmen will specifically work to reflect on topics such as social justice, vocation and reflection by hosting guest speakers and collaboration from other offices on campus.

“I remember being in undergraduate and wanting to change the world but it all felt so big and there were so many things I still had to learn,” Anna Denucci, a graduate assistant for leadership programs in the Office of Engagement and Inclusion, said. “Dialogue on these topics and listening to campus partners who have had different journeys and purposes is imperative to make these really big ideas seem feasible to a college student as they reflect on how they can lead and make change.”

In line with the Division of Student Affairs leadership model students will participate in reflection to gain a better understanding of themselves and how various identities, goals, values and visions can connect to each other.

The model focuses on a balance between experience, reflection and action between yourself, the group and the community. It puts leadership in a context unique to Marquette’s

mission of the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith and the development of leadership expressed in service to others.

“It is easy to compartmentalize our lives, but I think when we bring our whole selves to whatever we do, we become

more intentional and lead with purpose,” Denucci said.

Students who were selected to be an Arrupe Ambassador will take part in five bi-weekly workshops with the end goal of learning how to become leaders in their community and reflect on their self-purpose.

Arrupe ambassadors encourage leadership

Office of Engagement and Inclusion to create programs

By Bailey Striepling

bailey.striepling@marquette.edu

Named after Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Arrupe Ambassadors is a new leadership opportunity with curriculum inspired by Arrupe’s legacy.

The program is hosted by the Office of Engagement and Inclusion and will take place during the spring 2022 semester for sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in reflecting on post-graduation purposes.

“The Arrupe Ambassadors program was created as a part of the revitalized leadership programming out of the Office of Engagement and Inclusion,” Jess Burkart, coordinator for campus programs in the Office of Engagement and Inclusion, said.

The Office of Engagement and Inclusion works to create programs, such as Arrupe Ambassadors, that provide supplemental resources to support student development and growth.

“Programs like Arrupe Ambassadors are important because not only do they make leadership opportunities accessible to students, but they

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Marquette community discussess university’s own holiday National Marquette Day was Saturday Feb. 26

By Bailey Striepling

bailey.striepling@marquette.edu

Decked out in blue and gold singing Ring Out Ahoya, Marquette students, faculty, alumni and fans celebrated the 30th annual National Marquette Day Feb. 26.

But what exactly is National Marquette Day? National Marquette Day brings the Marquette community together in pride and spirit to honor the values the university cherishes throughout the year.

Marquette celebrated “Spirit Day” every year dating back to the 1960s, before it officially became known as “National Marquette Day” in 1992.

The purpose of the annual tradition is to unite the Marquette community from all over the globe in celebration of who we are as an institution and to exemplify the saying “we are Marquette.”

“It’s about family and being connected,” Marc Whitney, an adjunct professor in the College of Communication and a two-time Marquette graduate, said.

This year, students had the chance to make DIY gameday gear the night before the game at the Alumni Memorial Union ballrooms. The Commons dining hall hosted a brunch party Saturday morning with a photo booth, a DJ and giveaways as well as a game-watching party at 12 p.m.

Along with the Marquette vs.

Butler men’s basketball game at Fiserv Forum, there were events throughout Milwaukee including a pep rally and brunch at Mecca Bar and Grill and a Marquette Young Alumni Association pregame celebration at RWB Milwaukee.

Marquette men’s basketball played to a sold-out crowd at Fiserv Forum, bringing fans in from all over. The Marquette community stretches beyond Milwaukee though because there were even game-watching parties for Marquette alums around the world from places like San Francisco all the way to London.

“Attending the game with 17,000 other folks is great, but the best memories for me are from the few years my wife

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(another MU grad) and I lived in Colorado. National Marquette Day was a chance to get together with other MU alums 1,000 miles from campus and remember why ‘we are Marquette’ is so meaningful,” Whitney said.

For alumni like Whitney and DeAnna Radaj, ‘86 Marquette alum, National Marquette Day is a day to “relish in the Marquette community.”

“National Marquette Day means, to me, a celebration of our shared success, service and pride being part of the MU family. It’s a coming together for us to remember all who’ve helped shape our lives and who we’ve become as leaders in our chosen profession, community and family,” Radaj said.

Nick Howard, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said that the best part of National Marquette Day is how it brings generations together.

“My favorite part of

National Marquette Day allows students to celebrate their school pride over a weekend.

National Marquette Day is the game itself, being jam-packed for a usually super intense game is electrifying, and having so many generations of Marquette fans coming together really emphasizes our community, which I really appreciate,” Howard said.

Many first-years, like Anna Ring, a first-year student in the College of Nursing, held high expectations for their first National Marquette Day. “As a freshman at Marquette University, I expect National Marquette Day to be one of the biggest events of the year,” Ring said. “I expect me and all my friends to go out and have a great time before, during and after the game.”

The 30th annual National Marquette Day celebration brought generations of the Marquette community together for a weekend to celebrate both the university and a men’s basketball win.

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Marquette Gold ‘N Blues have successful weekend MU a cappella group placed third at ICCA quarterfinal Feb. 19

By Rashad Alexander

rashad.alexander@marquette.edu

No matter what it’s for, competing for something can be a daunting task. Especially if it’s your first time going against others in your respective field.

But for the Marquette Gold ‘N Blues, it didn’t seem like there were any challenges at their first competition as a group.

There was a sing-off Saturday, Feb. 19, as the Gold ‘N Blues traveled to Madison for this year’s quarterfinal for the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella. The competition featured groups from both Minnesota and Wisconsin as they battled to advance to the ICCA semifinal in Chicago March 19.

After performing a medley of songs, including “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago and “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa, the group finished in third place, behind a capella groups Pitches and Notes and Under A Rest A Capella from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Third place was a huge accomplishment for the Gold ‘N Blues, especially for the group’s president, Molly McDermott, a senior in the College of Health Sciences.

“Words can not describe how our group felt at that moment,” McDermott said. “ICCA was an incredible experience. One of my favorite moments of the weekend was when the producer of our quarterfinal pulled us aside after our soundcheck and told us that our group was incredible and that she couldn’t believe we had never competed before.”

With the recent accomplishments, McDermott

hopes it is the first step in encouraging more people to join the co-ed a capella group.

“We have so many talented musicians on this campus. I believe that this accomplishment for our group will fuel the members to come. The talent in our group right now is unreal.

I cannot wait to see how this group flourishes and becomes a more serious competing group,” McDermott said.

The ICCA awarded two members of the Gold ‘N Blues with individual awards. Lourdes Galido, a senior in the College of Nursing, won an award for Outstanding Soloist, while Carson Scarnegie, a junior in the College of Communication, won the award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion.

“The feeling was incredible, and I was overwhelmed by the amount of praise the theater was giving me,” Scarnegie said. “I was just super proud of all the

hard work we put into our set, and honestly surprised at how well we did for our first year of competing.”

The group’s newfound success wouldn’t be where it’s at without the seniors, according to Scarnegie.

“The seniors in this group play a major role in the group’s success.

They’ve put so much time and dedication into the group, and you can just tell how much they love this group through the work they do,” said Scarnegie.

For Galido, her Marquette journey didn’t start too well, as she dealt with a great amount of sadness during her first year.

However, being a part of the Gold ‘N Blues helped her overcome those first year struggles so many college students deal with.

“My freshman year self would be so proud that I stuck it out and that I was able to get out of my rut,” Galido said. “I just remember as a freshman being so sad and

thinking that I’d never get over this sadness I felt in myself. But now I can say I got through it and I’m glad I stuck around because Marquette is an amazing place and Gold ‘N Blues has given me the greatest friends as well.”

Despite her Marquette journey coming to a close, Galido she isn’t writing off singing just yet.

“It’s so bittersweet. But I am so glad that our group was able to experience what it is to compete.

It’s so surreal to know the hard work and passion I have for singing has paid off. Although I ended as a winner, I know I can do more with my singing,” said Galido.

The Gold ‘N Blues have their spring concert May 7. They also have performances at Dreamer’s Gala and Camp Kesem’s fundraiser “Make the Magic” this semester. You can check out updates from the Gold ‘N Blues Instagram @mugoldnblues.

Photo by Sarah Kuhns sarah.kuhns@marquette.edu

Lourdes Galido, senior in the College of Nursing (center), won an award for Outstanding Soloist at the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Building community through prose with Eat Read Love First, only book club on campus reading “A Man Called Ove”

By Kim Cook

kimberly.cook@marquette.edu

There are some students who spend their nights paging through vocabulary terms, charts or tables with more numerical data than words. But for members of one club on Marquette’s campus, their nights are spent engrossed in romance, science fiction and every other type of story that one could think of, transported away from the the world of academics and into the realm of the fiction novel.

Eat Read Love, Marquette’s only on-campus book club, is one place that Maggie Sullivan, the president of the club, says that reading isn’t mandatory.

“It’s very relaxed and very noncommittal, but it’s a very random group of people,” the senior in the College of Education said.

“We have some English, some engineering, some math, so we have a good mix of people who want to read more and also the really nerdy people that all they do is read.”

Eat Read Love is a place where readers of all majors and interests

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Eat Read Love meets online to discuss their monthly book. can come together for a shared purpose. Each month, members are able to vote from a short list of novels which book they would like to read. And while the books all center around a certain theme or motif, the subject matters can be vastly different.

“The club is nice because it gives me encouragement to read, and the books, even though I have a part in deciding some of

them, normally the book I vote for doesn’t win and I still end up enjoying it,” Sullivan said. “And, also, we’ve had some pretty bad books too and those are still fun because then you get to hate on the book in a large group.”

Katie Barth, a junior in the College of Business Administration and treasurer of Eat Read Love, joined the club last year as a way to connect with people during the

COVID-19 pandemic. Barth said that there are a lot of people still finding an interest in reading given how much time they have spent at home.

“It’s a fun way to get to know people who read, especially for this year. There are a lot more people reading because of [the pandemic] and quarantine, and you can tell by the number of people who joined book club,” Barth said. “It’s a fun environment to talk to people about book [recommendations] and things like that. And for someone like me who just started reading, it’s super fun.”

Recent book club choices like “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”

by Truman Capote and “Before I Go To Sleep” by S.J. Watson prove that the club has diverse choices of reading material from different genres and time periods.

“I like the fact that you’re reading books that you normally wouldn’t pick up for yourself,” Barth said.

“It creates more opportunity for people who also haven’t read that book to read it and discuss it.”

For Sullivan, discussion is where members are able to learn the most and where the bonds of the club are made.

“Empathy is very important, and reading has always allowed me to develop that,” Sullivan said. “It’s

also cool because not only do you get to read a different character’s perspective, but then you get to hear other people in the club bring in their own experiences, so I’m learning from the book and the people around me.”

Lindsey Craig, a senior in the College of Education and vice president of Eat Read Love, said that the understanding that comes from the club is something special that she has taken away from her time with her fellow readers.

“I would say ERL gives people another community of friends to talk to and openly share their interests with,” Craig said. “I have seen many of the book club members become close friends outside of the club, which has been so rewarding.”

And while the club’s main focus is reading and learning from literature and each other, Barth said she encourages others to come to the socials the club hosts for their members and people that may be interested in taking part in their next book.

“Even if you are unsure about the books, I always recommend people just come to the socials because they are chill and there is no prerequisite of reading. That way you can meet the people and decide if it is something you would like to continue,” Barth said.

Introducing improv: Alum Pat Finn’s course returns Class meets only four days at Johnston Hall in February, March

By Izzy Fonfara Drewel

isabella.fonfaradrewel@marquette.edu

Fifteen minutes ago, they barely even knew each other’s names, but now this group of students is acting through an unplanned, impromptu scene with no script.

The scene can turn any which way as the plot unfolds before everyone (including the actors).

Behold the wild, wacky world of improvisation, also known as improv.

An improv course taught by Marquette alum Pat Finn returns to Marquette this semester.

Finn graduated from Marquette University in 1997 and went on to act in shows, such as “The Middle.” He was also close friends with fellow Marquette alum Chris Farley.

The course is scattered across four days from the end of February to early March, and students will be working on the basic foundations of improvisation.

“I teach through examples, I do this through stories that I’ve had in my own life whether in a new city or on a movie set,” Finn said.

Finn taught the course at Marquette once before in the fall of 2020. September-Melody McDonald, a junior in the College of Communication, remembers taking the class and how the experience impacted her life.

“The class really helped me get out of my head and into reality,” McDonald said. “I can be more reserved sometimes, but now I’ve learned to just speak up and say things.”

Jazmine Arteaga, a junior in the College of Communication, enrolled in the class this semester and she hopes that it will teach her some important life skills.

“I love film and I love comedy, but I always put pressure on myself to have everything scripted and perfect and serious all the time,” Arteaga said. “I want to allow myself to resort back to my child-like self and be funny and fearless and not worry about making a fool of myself.”

Previously, the class was often spent playing games to understand the format of improv

and the importance of working and playing off each other. For example, “Yes, and…” is a popular improv exercise where the goal is to build a cohesive storyline while accepting ideas from all of the participants. Aside from the games, Finn used exercises with the students to teach key components and life skills that come from improv.

“We talk about things that could help in an interview process at a job, if things get stuck and people aren’t listening to your ideas, things like that,” Finn said.

“Improv is about agreeing to an idea when perhaps you might not originally agree with it.”

Arteaga is excited to learn from someone with experience in the film industry. Arteaga can’t wait to hear what knowledge Finn will share with them.

“He has actually experienced the things he’s teaching, and not only that but I think it’ll be nice to gain insight from someone who came from Milwaukee,” Arteaga said.

When the improv class began in 2020, it was right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the weather was nicer and allowed the class to occur

Photo by Josh Meitz joshua.meitz@marquette.edu

Pat Finn graduated in 1997 and later appeared in “The Middle.” mostly outside. Since this semester will most likely be plagued by freezing days and masks are still required, Finn has had to alter the curriculum.

“We’ll do the first few classes obviously with masks on and as spread out as we can be, and then we’ll see what happens from there,” Finn said. “One of the biggest things in improv is listening to understand, so even with masks it makes it more magnified how you put in effort to listen.”

Despite the ongoing pandemic,

Finn is looking forward to a wonderful semester back at Marquette. The process of returning to teaching and planning the course has been stressful but he’s incredibly grateful for the aid from the faculty.

“Meeting Dean Feldner, Laura Schram, all the people in the office … all these people are helping me along this journey,” Finn said.

“Everywhere is different but this just reminded me how nice people are at Marquette and how much they want to help.”

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Be mindful when talking about eating disorders

Although National Eating Disorder Awareness Week ended Feb. 27, it is essential we continue to be mindful of our language and how we approach people we care about who we think may be struggling with disordered eating. Eating disorders present themselves in many forms, and we may not know who is struggling with them.

According to the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the median age of developing anorexia and bulimia is 18 years old, and the median age of developing binge eating disorder is 21 years old.

When students come to college, they often navigate new avenues of independence for the first time, which can include the freedom to make decisions about what they eat.

With the higher levels of stress that come with a more challenging academic rigor and larger accessibility to food, students may develop disordered eating habits, such as binge eating, eating less or not eating. On the other hand, food may be a comfort for some students as they adapt to living away from family and friends.

We don’t know where people are coming from, or what relationship they have with food, so it’s important that we are mindful of making comments about others’ eating habits.

One study also found that the COVID-19 pandemic has had some impact on people struggling with eating disorders. Of surveyed participants in the sample, 62% of Americans with anorexia reported an “... increased restriction and fears about being able to find foods consistent with their

meal plan” and 30% of American participants reported “...increases in their binge-eating episodes and urges to binge.”

Oftentimes weight loss is seen as a positive health step. While weight loss can be a sign of better health, it isn’t also indicative of good health, so it’s important to consider the impact of making comments to someone about their weight loss. According to the Mayo Clinic, diet is a much better indicator of health than weight loss. Continuing to perpetuate the stigma that thinness equates to overall health could lead to unhealthy diet habits. People who are thin may still have poor health, such as consuming high saturated and trans fats, red and processed meat, sodium and sugary foods.

We all have different body types, so true physical health

is going to look different among students.

However, if we are concerned about friends’ health, we need to be compassionate when talking to them because making comments about their weight may intentionally or unintentionally body shame them, as well as be triggering. The National Eating Disorders Association gives several tips for talking with a loved one about eating disorders. Set a private time and place to talk, stick to the facts such as focusing on behaviors and changes you’ve noticed and rehearse what you want to say. Additionally, NEDA suggests using “I” statements such as “I’ve noticed you aren’t eating with us anymore” or “I am worried about how frequently you’re going to the gym,” as well as removing potential stigmas like letting them know that there

is no shame in admitting they struggle with eating.

NEDA also suggests being prepared for a negative reaction, avoiding giving overly simplified solutions such as “just stop” or “just eat” and encouraging them to seek professional help.

The Marquette University Counseling Center also has resources for students who may be struggling with disordered eating, such as sharing expectations about what to expect at an appointment.

The words we use and the way we approach our loved ones who may be struggling with eating disorders is crucial to creating a safe spaces, showing our support and helping them get the necessary help if they need it. Additionally, we can also stop perpetuating unhealthy stigmas about body image and good health.

election, absentee ballot drop boxes will not be allowed.

Following the 2020 presidential election, the push for more restrictive voting laws has become a trend across the U.S. In 2021, states passed dozens of laws making it more difficult for constituents to vote.

For example, the United States Supreme Court upheld July 2021 a law passed in Arizona which restricted the ability to vote by mail-in ballots. It seems that after persistent false claims from former President Donald Trump and his allies that the presidential election was fraudulent, the U.S. has seen a spike in election insecurity and now lawmakers are acting swiftly.

According to the Pew Research Center, mail-in voting has become much more common following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the rise in commonality due to the pandemic, there are a lot of important effects of absentee voting. Mail-in voting protects people from becoming ill if they were to visit polling sites, increases voter turnout and has

rare documented cases of fraud.

It is frustrating to see voting accessibility restricted when absentee ballot boxes have been a positive feature for many, especially in Wisconsin.

In a report published by the National Study of Learning,

absentee ballot drop boxes for the Milwaukee mayoral election, Madison Mayor Satya RhodesConway said, “It is deeply disappointing that the majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court decided to institute two sets of rules for the same election cycle, sowing confusion by allowing secure ballot drop boxes for the primary and locking them shut for the general election.”

Milwaukee and Madison are Wisconsin’s two largest cities and also represent a lot of the state’s voter diversity, and are also cities that both went blue in the 2020 presidential election. They are also two cities being subjected to a lot of questions about election integrity, and as we are seeing in Milwaukee for the upcoming mayoral election, having fewer options for citizens to cast their votes.

There are several serious issues with limiting or cutting off access to absentee voting.

Confusion arises when things constantly change. To allow absentee voting in one election but not the other or in one city but not the next causes voter confusion

and frustration. One thing that is likely to turn away hesitant voters is mixed messaging and when laws are constantly changing, people are less likely to make an effort to understand them in order to cast their vote.

Additionally, less accessibility to voting will cause less voting.

The U.S. saw the highest voter turnout to date in the 2020 presidential election – a 7% increase from 2016. Since then many lawmakers have only worked to discount that and make it less likely that our voter turnout will continue to grow.

If the U.S. wants to thrive as a democracy, lawmakers need to stop discouraging active citizen participation and make voting more accessible. Getting rid of avenues to vote in Milwaukee and all over the nation is a surefire way to deter voters and that leads us to having a less viable democracy.

Not allowing mail-in ballots harmful to accessible voting

Grace Cady The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Feb. 11 ruling that absentee ballot drop boxes will not be allowed in the statewide election April 5, including the special mayoral election in Milwaukee, restricts voting access.

Absentee ballot boxes were implemented in the fall of 2020 in an effort to make voting during the 2020 presidential election more accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are still experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and convenient voting resources should not be removed from Wisconsin or anywhere in the United States.

The mayoral election comes following former Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett’s resignation to become the United States ambassador to Luxembourg. The two candidates left following the February primaries for mayor are interim Cavalier Johnson and Robert Donovan. For this

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...lawmakers need to...make voting more accessible.”

Voting, and Engagement looking at the University of Wisconsin, 39% of students voted with absentee ballots in 2020. This helped the University of Wisconsin-Madison reach a 72.8% voter turnout which was a 7.4% increase from 2016.

In the 2020 presidential election, and more than twothirds of Milwaukee residents voted using mail-in ballots.

In a press statement Feb. 12 following the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to close

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

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Metaverse feigns, poses risks to reality Laura Niezgoda Technology has already made immense strides in virtual reality, but hyper-realistic simulations will blur the lines of reality, exacerbating problems that are already troubling to solve in real life.

Facebook rebranded to Meta Oct. 2021 as a part of a new initiative to bring the idea of the metaverse into reality. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that this will provide an opportunity for connection, to create communities and to build businesses.

The metaverse, as imagined in Meta’s promotional video, is a fully immersive, hyperrealistic virtual world that will touch on every product that Meta builds. This includes going to live concerts, hanging out with friends and even going to the office. Instead of looking at an image, the user would be in the experience.

The metaverse is technically already accessible with virtual reality, which allows a person to put on a virtual reality headset and feel immersed in a realistic, computer-generated world in which they can control their avatar. Zuckerberg and

other Silicon Valley inventors are dreaming of a much larger metaverse.

Everything you could do in the real world, the metaverse could replace.

Although the metaverse is not built yet and is currently only in the imagination of ambitious inventors, we must be cautious when building this technology.

The invention of this technology is inevitable and there are already plans to have a release of a hyper-realistic office space for companies by later this year.

The metaverse will only grow from there.

Technological growth and reliance on said technology is inevitable.

The 1920s brought in mass communication radios, the 1950s brought in television, and the 1990s brought in the internet.

Today, we cannot live without any of these items. The same will be for the metaverse.

Invention and technological progress is not bad, but the metaverse will pose several problems from assault, fraud, power and the possibility of derealization.

A woman has already claimed that she was raped in a VR space, after experiencing her avatar being physically and verbally assaulted by multiple

male avatars. A child was let into a virtual strip club where they were approached by adult male avatars, saw simulated sexual acts and other sex paraphernalia like sex toys and condoms. If these experiences did not physically happen in reality, there currently is no legal jurisdiction to address virtual assaults.

Cryptocurrency, which is a form of currency that only exists digitally, is growing in popularity on the internet and will be involved in the metaverse. One form of cryptocurrency is non-fungible tokens, more commonly known as NFTs. NFTs is digital artwork that is growing in popularity in investment communities. It is not about the art but about the value of unique pieces.

If digital currency is stored on the web, there is always some way to hack it. An NFT hanging in a virtual gallery is perhaps less protected than one hanging in physical ones like the Milwaukee Art Museum, despite it not being tangible. If a majority of a person’s life savings are stored online in cryptocurrency, it can be hacked and stolen within seconds.

However, cryptocurrency is not the only form of money that is worrying. It is estimated that the metaverse will generate $10 to 30 million in revenue, meaning the

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Tech companies like Facebook are pursuing new virtual reality horizons.

company that owns the metaverse will have great financial power.

With a company that owns a complete replication of our world that has power over our money, our information and the overarching design of this new world, their power would be greater than any government by design.

Despite the metaverse’s problems, its growth could help our society build connections and allow for global relationships. It could make it easier to see distant loved ones, allow for break in censorship in countries that have banned media and change global affairs.

Yet, virtual reality is isolating.

Putting on a headset, blinded by computer-generated images, makes the user unaware of their surroundings, even if another person is physically present.

The biggest concern with the metaverse is derealization.

Creating a server that is so

hyper-realistic that it will be hard to differentiate between AI and humans, virtual worlds and physical worlds is dangerous and is a part of the Simulation Hypothesis.

When one civilization creates hyper-realistic virtual worlds, there are not just one but many simulated worlds. If the metaverse is built out, this idea is likely. If we can achieve this technological feat in the near future, then in a universe that is billions of years old, it is likely that this has already been accomplished.

If there is only one physical world and multiple simulated worlds, which one are we, statistically speaking, more likely to be in?

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

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

Olympics’ double standard clear, IOC must support athletes Krisha Patel The recent doping situation at the 2022 Winter Olympics involving Kamila Vileava showcases a double standard in how the International Olympic Committee handles doping incidents.

Fifteen-year-old Russian figure skater Vileava came under public scrutiny when she tested positive for trimetazidine. Trimetazidine is used in patients with heart problems but with athletes it can increase blood flow in the heart, improving performance.

It was also reported that Valieva may have been given the banned drug by adults without her knowledge, but it remains unclear.

Despite failing her drug test, Valieva was still allowed to compete. This decision came after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reversed her initial suspension.

While there were high expectations for Valivea to win gold based on

her previous performance, she only placed fourth after falling several times in the routine.

While the IOC allowed Valieva to compete, they said she wouldn’t be eligible to win any medals until her doping case was closed. Valieva was able to compete because she was a minor and would only face a reprimand rather than an actual suspension.

Valieva was able to compete, but another athlete was not.

During the Olympic trials in summer 2021, Sha’Carri Richardson, who was representing the U.S. for the 100 meter and 200 meter events, was banned from competing in the Olympics after she tested positive for marijuana during drug testing.

Marijuana doesn’t improve performance quality, but rather can hinder it. Richardson was given a 30-day suspension from competing following the USA anti-doping policy and therefore couldn’t compete in the Olympics. Much of the focus about the situation was on Richardson doing drugs rather than what she was going

through during that time.

Richardson said that during the trials, her mother had unexpectedly passed away and she used marijuana to cope.

The IOC and U.S. AntiDoping Agency failed Richardson by not showing up for her when she needed help the most. They should’ve supported her in her grieving process, given her resources and most importantly minimized the pressure placed on her.

Rather, she was scrutinized for doing drugs as an athlete.

There is a clear double standard between both cases, and the IOC has failed to recognize and acknowledge how race played a central part in the situations between the athletes.

Richardson shared her frustrations about the situation on Twitter Feb. 14. She tweeted, “Can we get a solid answer on the difference of her situation and mines? My mother died and I can’t run and was also favored to place top 3. The only difference I see is I’m a black young lady.”

There were also large

discrepancies between the way that Richardson’s and Valieva’s drug tests were handled.

Valieva’s test was submitted in December, but news of it came to light just recently in February when she received a gold medal for the Russian Olympic Committee team. However, news of Richardson’s positive test spread quickly.

Valieva should not have been allowed to compete. Regardless of being a minor or not, the Russian Olympic Committee and Valieva should have been held accountable for doping.

Although marijuana is still listed as a banned drug on the World Anti-Doping Agency list, there is still also a large societal stigma surrounding marijuana use.

Richardson was heavily scrutinized for using marijuana, and there was little initial focus on her mom’s death.

The IOC needs to create more consistency across its policies and procedures so all athletes are treated equally, especially on a large world stage like the Olympics. Athletes like Richardson should not have to

feel they were unjustly treated by the IOC. If Richardson were a white athlete who had just lost her mom, her treatment by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and the media could have been different.

Alexandra Garner contributed to this story.

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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Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) goes in for a dunk in Marquette men’s basketball’s 64-56 win on National Marquette Day over Butler Feb. 26 at Fiserv Forum.

Golden Eagles hold Bulldogs to 33 points in last 32 minutes

By Sam Arco

samuel.arco@marquette.edu

After losing three of their last four games entering Saturday afternoon, the Marquette men’s basketball team bounced back and avoided the season sweep against Butler, winning 64-56

on National Marquette Day at Fiserv Forum.

“Today was a challenging game in a lot of ways, but I thought our guys responded well,” head coach Shaka Smart said. “Our guys did a great job staying together and locking in on the defensive game plan.”

Both sides got their offenses going early to start the game, as Butler took a 23-14 lead with 12:24 left in the first half.

Butler began the game going 10-for-15 shooting from the field, similar to how

the Bulldogs started the game against Marquette when they defeated the Golden Eagles 85-79 Feb. 12 in Indianapolis.

Despite an early ninepoint deficit, an 8-0 run by Marquette capped off by a 3-pointer by first year forward David Joplin, which got the Golden Eagles back into the game as it cut the Butler lead down to 23-22 with 9:24 left in the first half.

After what seemed like Butler was scoring at will to start the game, Marquette’s

defense picked up the intensity and forced the Bulldogs to go scoreless for over five minutes of play near the end of the first half.

The Golden Eagles also had its fair share of struggles on the offensive end in the first half, going 3-for-13 from the 3-point line in the opening 20 minutes.

Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis, who leads the team in scoring with 16.6 points per game, went 0-for-6 from the field in the first half.

It was the first time all season that Lewis hadn’t scored in a single half of play.

Despite a total of zero points combined in the first half from Lewis and redshirt first-year guard Tyler Kolek, Marquette only trailed 33-30 at the break.

Butler forward Bryce Golden had a then game-high 10 points for the Bulldogs in the first half. Golden finished with a team-high 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting for Butler.

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Lunardi says Marquette is “90%” lock for big dance Smart’s squad projected as a No. 7 seed in latest bracket

By John Leuzzi

john.leuzzi@marquette.edu

With Selection Sunday less

than two weeks away, there is a good chance you either hear in reference to or see ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi discuss his predictions for how the Field of 68 will shape out when you turn on ESPN. Lunardi first began predicting the March Madness field in

1989 for the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook.

Then in the mid-1990s, ESPN began running his predictions and would not look back.

“They needed content,” Lunardi said. “A friend of a friend met someone (and said) ‘Hey, why don’t you run

Lunardi’s brackets and see what happens?’ And it was pretty quick because no one was even remotely getting inside the head of the committee at that point.

It literally was a mystery.”

In his Feb. 24 bracket, Lunardi projected Marquette as a No. 7 seed in the Midwest Region.

The Golden Eagles’ first round matchup would be against the University of Michigan.

“They have seven solid wins against the field and are overachieving in a BIG EAST that might send seven teams to the (NCAA) tournament,” See DANCE page 16

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WOMEN’S LACROSSE

Rizzo brings youth and experience to Black’s staff Assistant coach partakes in weekly lift sessions for bonding

By Kelly Reilly

kelly.reilly@marquette.edu

Walk by the weight room in the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center on Mondays and Wednesdays, you will find the Marquette women’s lacrosse team lifting. But if you squint your eyes, you will not only see the players but also first-year assistant coach Jill Rizzo joining in.

“I think that‘s kind of cool that she is working out side by side with us. We get to see her as more of a teammate and friend,” sophomore defender Audrey Brett said.

After a stellar five-year career as the starting goalkeeper at Ohio State, where she became the lone Buckeye to have more than 600 career saves, Rizzo joined Marquette head coach Meredith Black’s staff this past June.

Rizzo said she always dreamed of being a coach because of the impact her own coaches has on her.

“I love sports. I wanted to find something, a career where I could help people,” Rizzo said. “I had a great experience collegiately just learning how to become a leader and the amount of role models I had, the impact they had on my life, I wanted

to be able to instill that in other people.”

Black said while she was looking for an assistant coach, she was looking for someone who “would be well rounded.”

“She is a stud. I was looking for someone who could do more than coach goalies and she definitely was a great pick,” Black said. “Everything that we preach to the girls, Jill encompasses that in how she coaches, it’s been a great addition and the girls love her, she has stepped up

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She

helps us be confident in oursleves when playing on the field and helps us come out strong,” JASMINE MURRAY First-year defender

and done a really nice job.”

First-year defender Jasmine Murray said Rizzo is positive and loyal.

“She always makes us laugh, and I feel like I could

speak for all the players on this, she is very funny and brings a nice sense of positivity to us all,” Murray said.

“She is supportive of all of us as players and helping us find our strengths whether it is on or off the field.”

Murray said Rizzo has helped her transition from high school to college both on and off the field.

“She is kind of a role model to me, just as a coach and as a player too. She has done a great job helping me transition from playing a high school level to the college level,” Murray said.

Murray said with Rizzo being close in age to her and her teammates, as she just finished up her collegiate career, she knows what it’s like to be a student-athlete.

“She helps us balance both school and lacrosse and managing stress. She helps us be confident in ourselves when playing on the field and helps us to come out strong,” Murray said.

Murray said that Rizzo’s energy really helps motivate the team, especially the defensive players, on and off the field.

“She brings such positive energy to us as a defensive unit, we have our moments when it comes to game day where we are serious and ready to go, but we also have funny memories, like when she drove the shuttle for us and we drove around with her and we were all chatting.

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Rizzo (1) was a five-year starting goalkeeper at Ohio State University.

I always find myself laughing around her, but when it comes to games we know how to step back and take it seriously,” Murray said.

Brett said that the team has a lot of trust in Rizzo and that has translated to the field on the defensive side of play.

“We all trust her so much because she has given us so much confidence to play our game and to be a dominant defense. She knows the balance between being tough on us and when to support us and give us some love. I think her knowing when to push us and when to just hype us up is what makes her so good at what she does,” Brett said.

After practices the team is able to stay after and get extra shots in, where Rizzo said sometimes she will hop in goal and let them shoot on her.

“When the girls are getting extra shots after practice, I am able to sometimes hop in and just tell them kind of what I see and what I am feeling,” Rizzo said.

“It’s me being able to observe, get in there, play with them and give them that immediate feedback is fun. I think it’s helpful for them too.”

Looking into the future, Rizzo said she hopes to be a head coach one day but for now she is just focused on winning the BIG EAST Championship with her new team.

“I am enjoying the moment and I have a lot to learn,” Rizzo said. “I am young, new and just wanting to learn as much as possible. For the team we are trying to win a BIG EAST Championship, so I just want to help them to grow and accomplish their goals in that way.”

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Trainers focus on mental health aspect of recovery Kaifes reflects on help from Jankowski and Smith in her return

By Jackson Gross

jackson.gross@marquette.edu

There wasn’t much time for Leah Jankowski to adjust to her new job. She had just been named as an assistant athletic trainer for the Marquette women’s basketball team right at the start of the 2020-2021 season.

Beyond dealing with the new surroundings Jankowski was part of, by the time she had joined the team it was right in the middle of one of COVID-19’s highest points.

Between dealing with the new protocols and a new position, Jankowski described that time as a “crazy ride.”

“I was just kind of thrown into everything and obviously that’s when COVID-19 was at its highest point and dealing with all of these protocols. So, I had to basically learn pretty quick with all of these changes going on, but it’s definitely been a learning process,” Jankowski said.

In her second year with the team, Jankowski has been able to develop a relationship with Maggie Smith, the assistant director of sports performance.

“Her and I talk on a daily basis, multiple times a day, it’s really cool to be able to see what

she (Smith) does, all the scientific research background and utilizing all the things that she has that I never really knew that strength and conditioning coaches use when it comes to athletes’ performance, but she has really taught me and showed me a lot,” Jankowski said.

Jankowski said that having someone to bounce ideas off of and having that support has made their relationship stronger.

“It’s been really cool because we have been able to bounce ideas off of each other and just having that support from her has made our relationship a whole lot stronger,” Jankowski said.

Smith said that having those conversations has made her relationship with Jankowski one of the best she has had with an athletic trainer in her 17 years of work.

“She’s (Jankowski) been really open to discussing, in both of our professions there is a lot of new technologies, a lot of new research and a lot better ways of doing things and she’s very open to digging into the research… so we can kind of use some data and different things to help guide us,” Smith said.

Smith said with the nature of their work, there is no black or white answer, they have been able to collaborate to do the best they can.

“I would say this is a situation where we’ve really worked together to try and find the best way with the information that we currently have,” Smith said.

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Marquette women’s basketball plays its home game inside the Al McGuire Center on campus.

With that built up relationship, in addition to the data that Smith complies, they can create a plan to help players get back on the court.

“By her utilizing that (data) we can communicate really well, especially when it comes to an injured athlete of what is in the best interest an injured player as far as getting them back on the court or what they can do that day, so I really utilize what she tells me and we come up with a plan together,” Jankowski said.

Beyond the physical aspect of recovery, Jankowski said she also focuses on the mental health aspect as well.

“Not only do I take care of their physical injuries, but with this job and my profession there is a lot of mental health aspects that comes along with it, so just being open

and communicating with them on a daily basis and listening to what they need, that’s my way of supporting the team,” Jankowski said.

Junior guard Claire Kaifes, who suffered an ACL injury last spring, said that Smith and Jankowski are great for all the work they have done in order to get her back on the court.

“I probably see them every day, if we’re not on the road,” Kaifes said. “(Just) trying to obviously get back to be the best I can be after what happened. So, with that, they’re helpful every single day, kind of always thinking what they can do to get me better.”

Kaifes said those day-to-day interactions with Smith and Jankowski have not only helped her physically, but mentally as well.

“They’re always checking in on me, they’re always making sure my head is right where it needs to be,” Kaifes said. “(It) is very nice to have as a player. I don’t think it’s been quite like that before.”

With the season winding down and the team preparing for this weekend’s BIG EAST Tournament, the goal remains the same for Jankowski and the rest of the sports medicine staff.

“It’s been a long season, so at this point the goal remains the same, just making sure that our players are 100% healthy, that they are safe to play on the court no matter what, but not only that but managing any mental health issues that anyone may have. So, it’s really just continuing what we do on a daily basis,” Jankowski said.

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WIN: Morsell leads scoring, second straight game

struggle from the field coming out of halftime, combining to go just 1-for-11 from beyond the arc in the first eight minutes of play in the second half.

Marquette found valuable minutes from first-year guard Stevie Mitchell off the bench in the second half as the Reading, Pennsylvania native was everywhere on both sides of the ball.

“He’s a stud man, his approach to everything is just great, all he cares about is winning,” Morsell said. “He hadn’t played up to that point the whole game, but he was ready when his turn came and that’s what a team needs if you want to be a good team and make a run.”

Mitchell finished with five points, two steals and an assist in just 11 minutes of play

for Marquette.

After a Darryl Morsell hit a floater in the lane, Marquette regained the lead 48-47 at the 8:50 mark of the second half.

It was their first lead in the game since the 19:28 mark in the first half.

Lewis played more like the BIG EAST Player of the Year candidate that he is in the second half as a monstrous dunk over two Butler defenders put the Fiserv Forum crowd into a frenzy and gave Marquette a 50-47 lead.

Morsell then hit a huge 3-pointer in the corner with just under five minutes to play to give Marquette their biggest lead of the game at 57-51.

With a minute and a half remaining, Butler guard Bo Hodges missed a crucial pair of free throws. Kam Jones would then make the Bulldogs

pay with a layup on the other end, giving Marquette a 6154 lead with just 1:03 left on the clock.

“Kam Jones is one of the best freshmen I’ve ever been around in my life,” Smart said. “I didn’t think today was one of his best games, but he made a big bucket for us late… his best basketball is ahead of him.”

Down the stretch, Marquette iced the game with free throws from Morsell and relentless defense that was displayed throughout the second half.

Morsell finished the afternoon with 16 points on 5-for-11 shooting with four rebounds and two assists.

Lewis was the only other Marquette player to score in double figures, posting 11 points on 4-for-14 shooting to go along with seven rebounds.

After allowing 23 points to Butler in the first eight minutes, Marquette’s defense would only give up 33 points in the remaining 32 minutes of the game.

Smart said the Golden Eagles’ defense down the stretch was a main factor in the victory.

“Butler’s a good team, they’re going to make shots and make plays if you let them,” Smart said. “After that initial stretch (first eight minutes) I thought our guys did a good job, (on defense).”

Marquette also forced 16 Butler turnovers on the afternoon while only committing nine themselves.

These mistakes proved costly for the Bulldogs as Marquette had 22 points off their turnovers.

Marquette (18-10, 10-7

BIG EAST) remains in fifth place in the BIG EAST standings with the victory Saturday afternoon.

The Golden Eagles will now make the short trip to Chicago to take on DePaul March 2.

Wednesday night’s matchup with the Blue Demons is set for 8 p.m. CST where the Golden Eagles will look for the season sweep.

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TRACK & FIELD

High jumpers set to leap into spring campaign Rogers says unit is a “tight-knit” group of people to be around

By Johnnie Brooker

johnnie.brooker@marquette.edu

Heading into the outdoor season, Marquette University’s high jump crew is needed to produce points to go alongside the entire track & field team.

Marquette head coach Bert Rogers said this year’s group of jumpers is “a tight-knit group that really encourages one another and takes a lot of pride in their event”.

Junior Emma Ludwig said competing in the high jump event takes skill, determination, form and focus.

“You got to think about the angle at which you’re approaching the bar and (how) you melt your body in the air,” Wevren said. “A lot of different specific components to think about. But when you break it down and kind of attack it one by one, it starts to come together.”

Rogers mentioned that Ludwig is one of his veteran athletes.

“She has had some really good meets throughout her career. Immediately as a freshman, she was like second indoors,” Rogers said.

“She’s battled the injury bug and

stuff like that as well and, you know, I feel like she’s just starting to come around as well. I’m looking forward to seeing some good stuff out of her as we head towards the outdoor season.”

Ludwig mentioned that high jump can get to be very technical.

Ludwig said, “it takes 90% mental focus”.

The sport of high jump is complex. The athlete has to be intentional in their movement.

“For people who know high jump a little bit, whether you’re going to make the bar from the get-go set of your first step of your approach,” Ludwig said.

Wevren mentioned “You gotta fly through there a little bit and hopefully get over a bar”.

Due to the 2021-22 season being disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the unit has several returners and first-years who have an indoor season under their belts.

Rogers said that senior Lindsey Mirkes is one of the team’s top returners heading into the outdoor season.

“Lindsey has the biggest credentials and she’s really fine-tuned her craft. She made the height that a couple of the jumpers (who) qualified for nationals (last year),” Rogers said.

Rogers said Mirkes is jumping “more consistently” compared to

last year.

“The hope is that she’s just putting numbers up a little bit ahead of where she was last year,” Rogers said. “Hopefully, we can carry that into outdoors and put us even further ahead by the time we get to the end of the outdoor season.

She’s been a good leader, good jumper and competitor for us.”

On the men’s side, Rogers said that senior jumper Harry Baker is “a force to be reckoned with as well.”

“Coming out of the chute in December, he was jumping really well, jumping like basically his highest jump,” Rogers said. “He has not jumped like this in the last four years this early.”

As the indoor season concluded this past weekend in Chicago with the BIG EAST Championships, Wevren said “It’s nice all the events are starting to come together.”

All season, the team often traveled far distances for competitions.

Ludwig said he feels “relieved” to have a season after what happened during the 2020-2021 season.

“One high is definitely not letting COVID take our season away.

We’ve been able to have a very consistent practice schedule and I think has really helped a lot of people and definitely me too,”

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Emma Ludwig is a junior high jumper from Lombard, Illinois.

Ludwig said.

Moving onto the outdoor season, the track increases in meters from 200 to 400 meters.

However, Rogers said that the only difference that will influence the high jumpers is the weather.

“It’s nice and controlled when you’re jumping inside, but when you have it a beautiful day outside, that’s definitely the ideal situation that you want,” Rogers said.

Rogers mentioned that sophomore athlete Katie Dingle is someone to look out for during the outdoor season.

“She had been jumping really well for us and she twisted her ankle during warmups, of all things.

That pretty much knocked her out of the entire indoor season,” Rogers said. “She had been doing really well and was practicing really well, in all of our events. But her in the high jump had been looking really good. So, you know, that was definitely a big blow.”

The outdoor season is set to begin April 1 at the Washington U Distance Carnival Meet in St. Louis.

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Wauwatosa native brings team first mentality game as he became the best player in the state for his class according to Tennis Recruiting Network. In his high school career at Brookfield Academy, Dale won the Division II singles state championship twice.

“Those two state titles, those days

By Ben Schultz are probably some of the best days benjamin.a.schultz@marquette.edu of my life,” Dale said. “I remember it like it was yesterday.”

Marquette sophomore tennis After COVID-19 canceled spring player Pablo Dale said he first besports in 2020, Dale wasn’t able to gan playing tennis around the age of go for a three-peat but got creative to three or four at Enderis Park, about continue working on his game.

“We have a two-car garage and we set up a tarp hanging from the ceiling. My dad would feed me balls and I just hit it against the tarp,” Dale said.

“That’s pretty much all we could do for a couple months.”

With Dale’s fatherScott being a professor in Marquette’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, he said it allowed him to know Marquette head coach Steve Rodecap before Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics he committed to the Sophomore Pablo Dale gets ready for a serve in a men’s tennis match. Golden Eagles.

Dale first fell in love with sport of tennis at Enderis Park

15 minutes from Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center, the home of Marquette tennis.

Growing up, Dale started playing soccer at the same time he first picked up a tennis racket. Dale also tried gymnastics and swimming for a few years as well.

Ultimately, Dale stuck with the sport he found himself best at.

“I was honestly better at tennis, and I really liked the individual aspect of it,” Dale said.

As he grew up, Dale improved his

“I’ve known coach Rodecap for as long as I can remember,” Dale said.

“I actually hit here, trained here for a long time so Marquette’s always really been in the picture.”

For Rodecap, he said that the recruitment of Dale and those who he’s had a previous relationship with is harder than most.

“Those guys are almost harder to recruit because you’ve known them for so long and there’s a personal side of it and you don’t ever want to cross that line,” Rodecap said. “I wanted the decision to be his more than anything.”

Since arriving on campus and now being in his second year, Dale said his expectations have been surpassed and his appreciation for Marquette has only grown.

“They’ve exceeded my expectations honestly; I couldn’t be happier here. Every day, I honestly love it more and more,” Dale said. “I’m just really happy to be here.”

Playing close to home has its perks and for Dale he said it has been his favorite part of playing at his hometown school.

“The best part of it is my parents coming to watch me play every match and coming to watch the team play,” Dale said.

When it comes to the game of

tennis, Rodecap’s expectation for Dale is that he wants to see him strive to become a better player.

“Number one is that wanting to continue to get better,” Rodecap said. “I mean, I knew exactly what I was getting when he came in here.”

Tennis is an individual sport at its core, with there being no teammates playing with each other aside from during doubles. However, playing college tennis means you play for a team and how you play impacts not only oneself but the team at large.

By playing for a team, Rodecap has found Dale’s personality to help the team.

“He is what I would consider a ‘spark plug’ type guy. I mean he has really good juice, really good energy all the time. It’s kind of infectious to the rest of the guys,” Rodecap said.

“So it’s important that he’s always in the mix that way.”

Being a team player and getting along with everyone may be why Rodecap said that Dale is universally loved within the program.

“I think genuinely every guy in our program loves him,” Rodecap said.

“I think that for the team morale, I think that he’s really important that way and I think his teammates love having him a part of the program.”

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Lunardi said. “It’s not just feel-good overachieving.

It’s take this to the bank overachieving.”

Lunardi said the Golden Eagles have head coach Shaka Smart’s personality in terms of “competitiveness” and “fearlessness.”

“This is not a havoc type of team from the VCU days but much to his credit, he’s adapted more to his personnel,” Lunardi said. “Right from the

jump, they started knocking people off. Maybe they caught Illinois when the big guy (Kofi Cockburn) was out. Okay, they still should not have won that game based on preseason expectations and there were others like it. Both conference and non conference, they have held their own.”

As of Feb. 24, Lunardi said Marquette is a “90% or above” lock to make the NCAA Tournament after missing out last season.

Lunardi mentioned that the

Photo by Isabel Bonebrake isabel.bonebrake@marquette.edu

MUBB in their 64-56 win over Butler Feb. 26 at Fiserv Forum.

Golden Eagles’ stretch between Feb. 8 to Feb. 20, where they lost three of their four games, affected its chances of maintaining a higher seed than No. 7.

Following Marquette’s 8373 win over Villanova Feb. 2, Lunardi moved the Golden Eagles up to a No. 4 seed and the No. 16 overall seed in the tournament.

“They’re losing in generally road games against other tournament teams (and) that’s what happens. They’re (also) finding their true level. They’re not one of the 16 best teams in the country and there’s nothing wrong with saying, admitting or acknowledging that,” But are they one of the best 36 available that don’t have automatic bids three weeks from now? Looking at the totality of their season, it would be really hard to argue that they’re not,” Lunardi said.

The Golden Eagles have six wins on the season against ranked opponents including Illinois, Providence, Seton Hall, Xavier and Villanova twice.

Lunardi said Marquette’s “best win” this season came

against Villanova at Finneran Pavilion Jan. 19.

“Since the re-constitution of the BIG EAST in 2013, it’s been pretty dominated by the team (Villanova) up the road from me,” Lunardi said. “Their success is extraordinary and to get two (wins), I don’t know how often that’s happened in these 10 years. ” Meanwhile, Lunardi said the Golden Eagles “worst loss” in “retrospect” is St. Bonaventure Nov. 21 in the Shriner’s Children Charleston Classic.

Based on the NCAA’s Net Rankings, Marquette is tied with Villanova and Texas for the fifth most Quadrant One — wins vs. Top 30 teams in the NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET) at home, Top 50 on neutral courts and Top 75 on the road — victories in the nation with six, trailing only No. 3 Baylor with 10.

With the BIG EAST Tournament at Madison Square Garden eight days away, Marquette would be the No. 5 seed and face No. 4 seed Creighton in the Quarterfinals March 10 if the season ended today.

If the Golden Eagles experienced an early exit or a “bad” loss in the conference tournament, Lunardi said it might “ding” them a halfseed from a neutral zone Quad 1 loss.

“The conference tournament rarely mean as much as we think because the longer the season is the smaller episode percentage that is of their results. In a way, it’s just math,” Lunardi said.

In his Feb. 24 bracket prediction, Lunardi has seven BIG EAST teams — UConn, Creighton, Xavier, Villanova, Seton Hall, Providence and Marquette — dancing.

He said the “only concern at this point” could be Creighton as first-year guard Ryan Nembhard suffered the seasonending wrist injury when he collided with St. John’s Posh Alexander during the Bluejays’ 81-78 win last Wednesday.

Since the restructure of the BIG EAST in 2013, Lunardi said the league this year is deeper than it has been in past years.

“It’s a great league because they care about basketball,” Lunardi said.

Graphic by RJ Siano