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Two separate cases of robbery took place within minutes of each other near O’Donnell Hall early Tuesday morning. Russell Shaw, interim director of the Department of Public Safety, said DPS officers were sent to the 900 block of N. 17th Street after receiving a report of an armed robbery just after midnight on Tuesday. Shaw said in an email that upon arrival, three female Marquette students said they were robbed at gunpoint by three subjects outside their residence. Shaw said the three subjects approached the victims, displayed a weapon and demanded property before running south on N. 17th Street. One student victim said she reported abrasions on her right knee from the incident, but declined any medical treatment. According to the Department of Public Safety’s daily log, the combined total loss in property from this incident is estimated at $2,072. As DPS officers were sent to the area and began searching for signs of the suspects, a DPS officer called out another possible robbery in progress near O’Donnell Hall. The officer found a male student victim, who reported the subject was running west from the scene. DPS officers located and detained the suspect, who was taken into custody by the Milwaukee Police Department. None of the suspects are affiliated with Marquette. According to the daily log, the suspect displayed a weapon and demanded property, but fled before he could obtain any property from the second victim. The juvenile suspect who was detained was the same suspect from the first incident on 17th Street. Matt Phillips, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said he witnessed the second incident near O’Donnell Hall and saw the two remaining suspects try to escape down Wisconsin Avenue. “(I saw them) jump back in the car and take off, and they See Robberies, Page 4
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Interim University President the Rev. Robert A. Wild speaks at his 2008 State of the University address in the Alumni Memorial Union. Wild announced that the university will implement a “strong provost” model during the search for a new president in a letter to Marquette faculty Tuesday.
Wild announces new governance structure in letter to MU faculty By Caroline Roers
caroline.roers@marquette.edu
Interim University President the Rev. Robert A. Wild announced Tuesday in a letter to faculty and staff that Marquette will move toward a “strong provost” structure of governance. A “strong provost” structure of governance primarily means that the provost serves as the chief academic officer and the second-ranking member
position that much more appealing to top level candidates,” he said in the email. Wild said he and interim provost Margaret Callahan will begin to implement the “strong provost” model. “This model also requires the provost to be the main decision maker regarding the university budget, including identifying budgetary priorities in the university budget, including identifying budgetary priorities in the academic areas, as well as fundraising priorities for Marquette,” Callahan said. Brian Dorrington, senior director of university communication, said no details exist as to whether the interim provost will
take the position of executive vice president, a position that was vacated earlier this month by Mary DiStanislao. “Father Wild and Dr. Callahan will continue to work with senior leadership to map out the university’s future plans,” Dorrington said. Wild also said in the letter that the university will continue its efforts to cut operating costs and implement strategic planning measures designed under former University President the Rev. Scott Pilarz. Wild also said the university will work to improve overall enrollment, specifically through transfer students and summer school operations.
Tribes fail to unanimously support casino Menominee tribe argues in favor of new casino in Kenosha By Matt Barbato
matthew.barbato@marquette.edu
The Menominee tribe made a last-minute effort to persuade Gov. Scott Walker to approve its proposed Hard Rock Casino in Kenosha County Tuesday, which was the deadline Walker set to make a
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of university administration. This model will take the place of the shared governance model put in place during Wild’s presidency in 2007. According to the university’s Shared Governance Task Force proposal, a shared governance model promotes faculty participation and collaboration between faculty and administrators. Wild explained in the letter that the strong provost model is the most common structure of governance in universities and will help extensively in finding candidates for the presidential and provost positions. “We figure that most candidates for our presidency will be quite familiar with this structure of governance and that its adoption will make our open provost
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decision on the casino. Gov. Scott Walker said in August that he would not approve of the casino unless all 11 of the state’s tribes endorsed the plan. The Menominee tribe argued it fulfilled Walker’s requirement. The Ho-Chunk Nation, however, has yet to approve the casino. Collin Price, a public relations officer for the HoChunk Nation, confirmed the Ho-Chunk Nation will not be backing the project. “There’s nothing that (the Menominee tribe) could do to get the support of the Kenosha
project,” Price said. “This is the one issue that we’re not going to waver on, but we still want to be able to help each other out and be there for each other on a lot of other issues.” Price said one of the major drawbacks to the casino is its location. “The proposed site for the casino would be in Ho-Chunk’s ancestral lands,” Price said. “It would affect our numerous programs for our veterans and children, as well as other people of our communities if this project went through.”
Price does not know if the casino will ultimately be approved by Walker. Other Wisconsin tribes supported the proposed casino. The Oneida tribe became the most recent tribe to back the proposal for the casino Oct. 18, which is under the Menominee tribe’s control. Ed Delgado, chairman of the Oneida tribe, said this new casino would be a great financial boost to the Menominee tribe and the surrounding area. “We believe that it’s good
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News in Brief 2040 Lofts property up for sale The 2040 Lofts on W. Wisconsin Aveunue and 21st Street is up for sale through the Maryland-based ASB Real Estate Investments, The Business Journal reported Wednesday. ASB Real Estate Investments hired the brokerage CBRE to sell the property, which was bundled into a package with six other properties. The building, owned by Campus Advantage, has 231 units and can house more than 600 students. Campus Advantage, a student housing management company, owns one other property in Milwaukee located at 1824 E. Park Place near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, according to the company’s website. The building has a total assessed property value of more than $30 million, according to the city of Milwaukee’s property valuation. The Business Journal also reported that the 2040 Lofts has an 80 percent occupancy.
Wolf hunters killing more than in 2012 Wisconsin hunters are killing wolves at a faster pace during this hunting season than in the 2012 season as hunters killed 97 wolves as of Tuesday, the seventh day of the season, the Associated Press reported. The Department of Natural Resources set a quota of 251 wolves for this year’s wolf-hunting season, more than twice the quota set for the 2012 season. This is the second year that the DNR set a public harvest wolf hunting quota, which was created to control the wolf population in Wisconsin. The DNR estimated that as many as 834 wolves roamed Wisconsin in the winter in March 2013. The population dropped from up to 880 wolves the year prior, a decrease that was less than projected by the agency, the Associated Press reported.
The Associated Press also reported that the DNR aims to reduce the wolf population to about 350 animals.
Drug bill would protect 911 callers
Wisconsin State Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) is introducing legislation to offer immunity to people who call 911 to report a drug overdose or bring those suffering with one to the hospital for help. The bill applies the same concept as the Good Samaritan Policy implemented by the university earlier this year. Nygren’s legislation comes in four parts and is called Heroin Opiate Prevention and Education Agenda, or HOPE. He introduced the bill after his 24-year-old daughter nearly died overdose after her friends avoided calling for help in fear of legal repercussions. According to the Drug Policy Alliance, 14 other states and the District of Columbia already adopted similar legislation. New Mexico was the first state to pass such a policy in 2007.
Legislation targets student loans Three Wisconsin state legislators proposed a bill Tuesday to ease the burden of student loans, according to the Legislation Reference Bureau. The bill, authored by Rep. Cory Mason (D-Racine), Sen. Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) and Sen. Chris Larsen (D-Milwaukee), would create a new state authority called the Wisconsin Student Loan Refinancing Authority that would refinance student loans through bond sales and a state tax deduction. The authority would provide loans to pay off all or most of the student debt with the lowest possible interest rates. The authors of the bill argued that the bill is necessary. In some cases, student borrowers face interest rates up to 12 percent, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. The bill would also require
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the Department of Financial Institutions to compile data that would compare private lending institutions’ student loan rates and repayment plans. The bill would also require institutions of higher education in Wisconsin to post a link to this data on their websites.
DPS Reports Oct. 21 At 2:17 p.m. a student reported that unknown person(s) removed her unsecured, unattended property in a business in the 700 block of N. 16th St. The estimated loss is $20. Oct. 22 At 12:31 a.m. three students walking in the 900 block of N. 17th St. were approached by a juvenile not affiliated with Marquette and two unidentified subjects. The juvenile displayed a weapon. The subjects took property belonging to the students and fled the scene. One of the students sustained minor injuries. Medical assistance was declined. The estimated combined loss is $2,072. DPS located and detained the juvenile and recovered the weapon. MPD was contacted and took the juvenile into
custody and took possession of the weapon. At 1:17 a.m. a student walking in the 700 block of N. 18th Street was approached by a juvenile not affiliated with Marquette. The juvenile displayed a weapon and demanded the student’s property. The juvenile fled without getting the student’s property. DPS later located and detained the juvenile subject and recovered the weapon. The juvenile was the same suspect in the previous robbery. Oct. 23 At 6:11 a.m. an alumnus reported that unknown person(s) vandalized his secured, unattended vehicle in the 500 block of N. 22nd St. causing an estimated $250 in damage.
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The Journal Sentinel reported that Wisconsin higher education schools’ tuitions more than doubled in the past 12 years. Marquette tuition increased by more than 75 percent over the past 10 years, according to data provided by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.
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Friday 25 ROTC Blood Drive, Marquette Gymnasium, 9 a.m. Jewish Student Union Shabbat Dinner, Campus Town West, 5 p.m. Shrek: The Musical, First Stage Children’s Theater, 7 p.m.
Indulgence of Chocolate, Under Raynor Bridge, 10 a.m.
“White House Down,” Varsity Theater, 8 p.m.
Difficult Conversations: A DisputeResolution Association PresentationWorkshop, AMU, 12 p.m.
The Naturals EP Release Party, The Annex Gymnasium, 9 p.m.
Marquette Health Sciences Career Fair, AMU Ballrooms, 4:30 p.m.
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Indigo Girls concert, Milwaukee Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Indian Student Association Garba, AMU, 6 p.m.
Game Night: Battle of the Sexes, AMU, 8 p.m.
“White House Down,” Varsity Theater, 8 p.m.
Annex Pop Quiz, Union Sports Annex, 9 p.m.
Annex Acoustic Night featuring Adam Fettig, Union Sports Annex, 9 p.m.
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Student Affairs offers counsel for assault victims Interim advocate cites low reporting rates as continuing obstacle By Natalie Wickman
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The Division of Student Affairs continues to combat underreported sexual misconduct with Kari DiFonzo, its interim sexual violence victim advocate and one of the university’s multiple resources for sexual harassment victims. A licensed clinical social worker, DiFonzo helps sexual misconduct victims with housing relocation, academic schedule changes, contacting physical or mental health service providers and bringing the crime to court. DiFonzo is aware of the university’s ongoing problem with underreported sexual misconduct and encourages victims to meet with her, even if they have doubts. “It usually helps in the healing process, to bring the matter to someone who can be supportive,” DiFonzo said. “Individuals who have been the victims of violence are usually empowered by the reporting and get a better understanding that the incidents that happen are not their fault.” The university defines sexual misconduct as any kind of sexual harassment (including cyber forms), stalking, relationship violence or sexual assault. DiFonzo is available on-call for emergencies but victims are
usually referred to her by any of the university departments. She said she encourages students to call or email her if necessary. In 2010, nearly one in five women and one in 71 men reported experiencing rape at some point in their lives, according to a survey taken by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Marya Leatherwood, assistant vice president in the Division of Student Affairs, said fewer than 10 percent of sexual misconduct cases are reported by collegeaged men and women. “Until the stigma of reporting (sexual misconduct) can be overcome by not blaming the victim and not tolerating (sexual) violence, we will continue to face challenges in helping women and men who have been victimized,” Leatherwood said in an email. It’s up to the victim to choose which of DiFonzo’s services to use, or whether to use her services at all. DiFonzo said she contacts victims via email and respects their right to decline her offer for an appointment. “We discuss their feelings of safety on campus, what resources are available to them and what accommodations can be made,” she said. The Division of Student Affairs works in conjunction with other organizations outside of the university in order to provide a well-rounded healing system to student victims. “We have forged a strong partnership with Milwaukee Police
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Kari DiFonzo is available on-call for emergencies and has victims referred to her by university departments.
Department and have been working with their Sensitive Crimes (Division) and the District Attorney’s Office,” Leatherwood said in an email. “In addition, we work closely with community partners such as The Healing Center and the Sexual Assault Treatment Center at Aurora Sinai to be sure our students also have access to community support following any incident involving sexual misconduct.” Marquette also provides bystander intervention training
through its Marquette Takes ACTION program, comprised of focus groups and peer-led discussions that educate participants to understand the “continuum of violence.” Takes ACTION’s discussion topics focus on preventing disrespectful acts and identifying the different environments where those acts may occur. The group works to increase self-motivation and confidence when it comes to helping in times of danger. According to the program’s
website, “Takes ACTION empowers and mobilizes participants to recognize, intervene, prevent, and/or stop inappropriate comments, actions, and behaviors.” DiFonzo said she considers Marquette to be doing well with its anti-sexual harassment efforts. “I think the (sexual misconduct) education is quite good, there’s a lot more being done than there used to,” DiFonzo said.
IFC OKs fraternity expansion after initial rejection
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The North-American Interfraternity Conference forced its member chapters to vote in accordence with its policy.
Chosen organization still needs university approval to expand By Joe Kvartunas
joseph.kvartunas@marquette.edu
The Marquette Interfraternity Council voted Wednesday
night to open for expansion, after the North-American Interfraternity Conference dictated IFC’s previous vote against expansion Oct. 2 to be a violation of NIC policy. “As a rep I’m happy to see that expansion passed and I know that Kappa Sigma is looking forward to seeing a new chapter on campus,” said Brian Timmreck, Kappa Sigma
IFC delegate and a senior in the College of Communication. IFC originally followed its own expansion policy, which allows for chapters to vote based on their own interests. Five of the seven voting chapters, however, are members of the NIC. They are required to vote in favor of expansion by their national headquarters, which agreed to
a policy of open expansion. “It’s the belief that we had a lot more autonomy to make our own decisions as a Marquette community than as a fraternal system as a whole,” said Eric Eichelberger, IFC president and a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences. The IFC executive board and the Office of Student Development will now draft an invitation to let organizations know that Marquette opened for expansion. They will send that letter to NIC, who will distribute it to interested fraternities. They will take applications until the first week of spring semester. IFC’s march toward expansion began at the end of last semester when a group approached IFC with an interest in bringing a new fraternity to campus. The group is made up of Thomas Schick, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences; Jason Kurtyka, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences; and Matthew Walker, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences. Schick and Walker are MUSG senators and Kurtyka stepped down from his MUSG position last month. “We are excited and grateful for the opportunity that we have to create something that we feel can benefit each
“There are no bad pictures. That’s just how your face looks sometimes.”
member of the Marquette community,” Schick said after the vote passed. An expansion committee will be formed to narrow down applications to three choices, which they will present to IFC for an approval vote. The interest group and every current fraternity will have representation on the search committee, including Sigma Chi, who is not recognized by the university this semester. The university still needs to approve the organization that will be chosen to come to campus. The interest group instilled confidence in members of IFC that the organization they will help bring to Marquette will benefit the Marquette community. “Knowing that they are already active leaders in the Marquette community, which is something that we stress for fraternities and sororities, I only have confidence that they will be able to recruit young men and make them the leaders that we need on this campus,” Eichelberger said. IFC’s vote to open for expansion follows Marquette’s Panhellenic Association, who voted for extension Oct. 8.
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Casino: Ho-Chunk Nation refuses to support Menominee-run casino for the Menominee,” Delgado said. “They’re a tribe that lives in one of the poorest counties in the state and they need a lot of help.” Delgado said not only would the Kenosha casino generate revenue for a tribe that “desperately needs it,” the project would also help his own tribe. “We have a lot of tribal members who live in that area and it could provide more jobs in that area, including for our own people,” Delgado said. Price said despite the HoChunk’s lack of support for the project, it is still a mystery as to whether this proposal will ultimately be approved by Walker. Delgado said this project should be approved because of the benefits it can provide to Wisconsin. “I would hope it does, not just for the sake of the Menominee, but for the state of Wisconsin,” Delgado said. “If there’s no casino in the Kenosha area, there could very well be a
casino that goes up in Northern Illinois that could draw away from Wisconsin.” The Hard Rock Casino would compete with the Potawatomi Casino, located across the street from Valley Fields on West Canal Street. Potawatomi is currently working on a $97.5 million hotel project, which is expected to open in the spring. The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously passed a resolution a month ago requesting Walker to oppose the Kenosha casino. Willie Hines, president of the Common Council, argued in a press release that the Kenosha casino would hurt Milwaukee jobs. “I have watched closely as the governor weighs the arguments surrounding the proposed casino,” Hines said. “With estimates that a casino in Kenosha could cost the Milwaukee area as many as 3,000 jobs, I urge the governor to heed the council’s call.”
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Robberies: More than $2,000 in property stolen in robbery outside MU residence
almost clipped and T-boned a car that was going down Wisconsin,” Phillips said. Phillips said an unmarked car and another DPS car chased the subjects down Wisconsin Avenue and that he did not see them after the cars left his line of vision. The unmarked car came back five minutes later. Phillips also said DPS was already on the scene by the time he saw the subjects try to get back in their car. “Somebody must have gotten a call off or DPS must have seen it because by the time that car came down Wisconsin, (DPS) had already arrested somebody down here … they already had him in cuffs when we came around,” Phillips said. DPS officers searched the area and were able to find the handgun, which was turned over to MPD. MPD is still investigating the incidents and trying to locate and identify the other two suspects involved in the robberies. The suspect in custody has yet to be named.
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A new casino in Kenosha would compete with the Potawotami Casino south of Marquette’s campus. The Milwaukee casino is developing a hotel costing close to $100 million, expected to open in the spring.
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Two armed robberies took place early Tuesday morning near O’Donnell Hall on N. 17th Street. The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating.
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Four-man doo-wop group plays final show in new Rep musical By Emily Kuether Special to the Tribune
Nostalgic music stories have become a common recipe in musicals today. Productions like “Dreamgirls,” “Jersey Boys,” “Motown: The Musical,” “Million Dollar Quartet” and even “Rock of Ages” capitalize both on the tumultuous stories that come with finding music-industry stardom and the charm of hearing songs and styles of the past. Just as “Dreamgirls” and “Motown” do with soul and “Rock of Ages” does with ’80s hair rock, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater production of “Forever Plaid” takes audiences back to the time of the all-male doo-wop groups of the 1950s and in the process reaches deeper themes that come with searching for the perfect harmony. This new production of “Forever Plaid” proves that stardom, while tantalizing, is typically
short-lived. The story follows a engage in the play. four-man fictional doo-wop group, “(‘Forever Plaid’) fits The “The Plaids” that find a tragic, Stackner very well,” Paul Helm, untimely end. who plays Jinx in the show, said. The play, originally penned “It’s a great show for that enviby Stuart Ross, threads an emo- ronment. It’s very intimate and tional tale about there’s a lot of four hopeful singinteraction with ers, Sparky, Jinx, the audience. Frankie, and We are always Smudge, who chatting with deem themselves them, even “The Plaids.” when we have Like most inlines or we’re nocent stardomsinging stuff. seekers, the talent It’s so helpwas promising and ful to have an the attitudes were audience right bright. But on one there at our feet fateful night in the because that’s 1960s, the curtain who we’re Paul Helm, Jinx in “Forever Plaid” for this eager quarsinging to. tet’s potential fame We’re not just came to an unexdoing this for pected close when the pass away us. We’re doing it for them.” after their ‘54 Mercury crashes According to Artistic Director into a bus of Catholic school girls Mark Clements, “Forever Plaid” on their way to see the Beatles. has always been a part of their Nevertheless, the show must show “to-do” list; it was simgo on and a story unfolds that al- ply a matter of time before they lows “The Plaids” to procure their made the decision to commit to deserved glory. An unforeseen the production. power (from mysterious sources) JC Clementz, director of “Forgrants the singers one last op- ever Plaid,” is determined to creportunity to rise from the dead ate a noteworthy rendition of the and put on the performance of show in his Stackner Cabaret a lifetime. debut. His efforts are evident in With its understated off- the play’s emphasis; rather than Broadway premiere in 1990, creating a production that rethe show continues to be act- volves around the show’s musical ed and enjoyed throughout aspects, though they are still intethe world. gral to the story, Clementz’s inThe musical was even terpretation focuses on the theme produced as a mov- of harmony. ie in 2008 and later Helm attributes much credit to adapted into a holiday the director for establishing this sequel production, deeper meaning behind “Forever “Plaid Tidings.” Plaid’s” plot. Opening Friday at “It’s going to be a really unique 7 p.m. and running ‘Plaid.’ This production has heart. through Dec. 29 at The There’s more meaning to it. There Rep, “Forever Plaid” takes should be some sincerity and its turn as the main production. meaning to it. You can see that Staged in the intimate atmosphere each character has a personality of The Stackner Cabaret, audienc- and that there is a journey throughes will have the chance to inter- out the show,” Helm said. “It’s act with the actors and personally not just guys singing songs from
It’s not just guys singing songs from the ‘50s. They have a reason for being there. They’re there to create harmony within their group and in the world.”
the ‘50s. They have a reason for being there. They’re there to create harmony within their group and in the world.” “The Plaids” serve as a representational testimony to the “guy groups” of the 1950s. While their history is not rooted in fact, its message and characters are still moving. The Rep’s heartfelt presentation of “Forever Plaid” is set to present four distinctive, earnest and quirky characters, played by Stackner veterans Helm and Adam Estes, as well as newcomers to the venue Nate Lewellyn and Anand Nagraj. The group will be dressed for the era in dinner jackets and bow-ties. Doo-woppers and teenagers alike
can find joy in the harmonies created by this quartet and may connect with an often underappreciated era in music that brought acts like The Coasters and The Drifters. Audiences may even recognize some of the show’s classic songs like “Three Coins in a Fountain” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.” “It’s a show that can cater to anybody of any age,” Helm said. “It’s fun; it’s entertaining; it’s got a lot of heart and poignancy to it. It is a very touching show. If you’re going to see ‘Forever Plaid,’ this is the one you want to see. It goes above and beyond what a ‘normal’ ‘Forever Plaid’ production would be.”
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The play guide for The Rep’s performance of ‘Forever Plaid.’
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New album ‘Prism’ illuminates Perry’s darker side Songs like ‘Roar,’ ‘Dark Horse’ give ‘Prism’ a new angle By Taylor Gall
Special to the Tribune
Listeners put to sleep by Katy Perry’s bubble-gum album, “Teenage Dream,” shouldn’t swear off KP just yet. Perry’s latest release “Prism” is a jolt that displays more than her signature candy-coated, synth-pop sound. The newest release offers a glimpse into the more serious and personal sides of the queen of party pop. Though Perry still seems to live in a fantasy world of leopard print crop tops, floral loincloths and jungle friends — see the “Roar” music video — she does it with a more mature presence and a deeper meaning. “Prism” is like My Little Pony all grown up: still fruit-scented and pastel-colored, but slower, with a little more direction.
Many of the lyrics on “Prism” are clearly about Perry’s recent divorce with Russell Brand, including the album’s powerhouse lead single, “Roar.” Some radio listeners already complained that “Roar” is given too much airtime, but every self-respecting tweener and newly single twenty-something is bound to have it on repeat. Release weeks before the full album, “Roar” moves away from Perry’s old submissive, cutesy image and shows off her serious pipes. The song makes a statement of both pain and power, rarely seen in Perry’s work. The song is about overcoming the pain of divorce and growing stronger than a past ex. In “Dark Horse,” which features rapper Juicy J, Perry switches tracks completely, employing neither her new adult persona nor her candy-coated child’s play. Instead, she showcases a sexy, dark sound reminiscent of her hit “E.T.” Although its icy rhythms are not as kid-friendly as her other hits, it’s sure to get a lot of attention for its danceable beat and addicting chorus. Perry takes a surprising twist
in the ballad “Unconditionally,” which is a pro-gay marriage number that Perry’s website promotes as being about “all kinds of love.” This isn’t new for Perry, who made splashes with her 2008 electro-rock single “I Kissed a Girl,” a thencontroversial expose of her experience with another woman. In a time when marriage equality is dominating pop culture — and rightfully so! — this song is a perfect addition to the movement of recent pop hits. Despite the older-and-wiser feel of some of her songs, there are some that fall majorly subpar and remain firmly rooted in tween arrested development. In “This Is How We Do,” she fills approximately three and a half agonizing minutes with cheesy, amateur lyrics. Perry doesn’t hesitate to drop a few Ke$ha-worthy phrases such as, “Getting our nails did all Japanese-y” and “At the Super Rica, grabbing tacos, checking out hotties.” Any 15-year-old can talk about Mexican food and cute guys, but leave it to KP to make millions off of it. Despite its faults, “Prism” is sharp and fun; not something
Because you should never be bored in this city, here’s some of what’s going on around town this weekend. Get up off your futon, put on some pants, leave campus and be glad you did.
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may never abandon her bubble-gum pop persona, but true Perry fans will find her serious side hidden within this album’s pop tunes.
Listen to these songs as you sweep up ramen bits from your dingy apartment floor and dream of the day your choice of bar is not dependent on dollar beer night, your clothes have come nowhere near a Goodwill and you might even shop at the “fancy” grocery store.
“Career Opportunity”- The Clash Yes, we want a job. But we don’t want to work for the man, man.
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Milwaukee Ballet presents ‘Dracula’ Oct. 27-30 Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
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you would play at a wedding, but definitely something great to hear spilling out of the speakers your friend’s convertible. The new album is a fresh start for Perry. Hopefully now she’ll ditch the candy cane bras altogether and settle down a bit. She
“I’m Broke” - Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears Direct, to the point. Black Joe Lewis feels our pain and sets it to a funky groove.
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Get prepared, because this year we get TWO Halloweekends. Besides requiring you to throw together double the costumes, Milwaukee is bringing two weekends of costume parties, haunted breweries and festive bar crawls. But out of all the events this dance party/concert/ fashion show/costume contest will be the one not to miss on weekend no.1. Sponsored by 88nine Radio Milwaukee, this annual party will feature favorite local band The Fatty Acids, a costume contest, a Michael Jackson vs. Prince dance party and free PBR tallboys to the first 100 attendees.
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This weekend Milwaukee is getting a ballet with some bite. Based on Bram Stoker’s classic, this repeat Halloween production by Milwaukee Ballet is bloodier than any dance production you’re likely to see. The show uses a dark score and even darker plot to create moments of tension, horror and even some satirical commentary. Though vampires are everywhere these days, this show brings the trope back from the dead and gives Dracula new life.
“Money”- The Drums The story of every college kid Christmas. “I want to buy you something, but I don’t have any money.” Will you accept this drawing of a cat? “Rag and Bone” - The White Stripes This wonderful White Stripes rant is just like when you go down into your aunt’s basement looking for anything free you can find. You don’t want this toilet plunger? I’ll take it! “Mo Money Mo Problems” -Notorious B.I.G. But who needs money anyway? According to this ‘90s anthem’s video it just causes you to wear shiny jumpsuits in an air tunnel while fireworks go off. Who wants that? (Still us.)
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Americans unhappy with ill showing for ACA site
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MUSG picks up university slack with gender, sexuality poll Eric Oliver
Illustration by Ellery Fry/ellery.fry@marquette.edu
Our view: MUSG should be commended for seeking student opinions on gender and sexuality, but the administration should have done so a long time ago. Marquette Student Government began a gender and sexuality issues survey this week in order to gauge students’ opinions on the matter. According to an Oct. 22 Tribune article, this is the first time MUSG surveyed students about gender and sexuality. It’s also the first time any entity at Marquette surveyed students about the subject. Considering recent issues with the FemSex program on campus, however, university administration should have surveyed students for their views a long time ago. MUSG recognized the administration erred in not offering much student input on the matter and should be commended for that. In its own way, the administration attempted to deal with gender and sexuality. In 2000, the Task Force on Gender Equity began to address concerns from faculty about gender discrimination across campus. While forming what is now the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, the administration set up small forums for students to attend and voice concerns. Graduate students also led forums on gender, race and class in the past. The university, though, never surveyed students at random to gauge thoughts on gender and sexuality. So far efforts to discuss it rarely dealt with students at all, or if it has, required active participation by the students to go and seek a forum. Surveys, such as the one MUSG is conducting, should be a more accurate representation of campus opinion than a forum. They should more accurately report how students feel about
gender and sexuality issues. According to the Tribune, MUSG Executive Vice President Zach Bowman and Off-Campus Senator Mary McCarthy both voiced concerns about gender and sexuality on campus, especially when the university decided not to sponsor FemSex. The senators spoke from both personal concerns and the concerns of constituents. Filling out one more survey, especially one given via iPad, may seem like a hassle. But the survey allows students to offer their opinions and force the administration to determine how much it really values student opinion and input. MUSG exists to represent students on campus. It therefore makes decisions while keeping constituent responses in mind through funding and proposing legislation, over which MUSG has a lot of control. In order to be most effective, student participation is essential for student representatives to understand what students want. If students never voice concerns, senators will never know what to advocate for. MUSG may not have as much power as the administration, but it has a more authoritative voice than individual students on any issues, including gender and sexuality. The FemSex organizers cannot go toe-to-toe with the university administration alone. Student government’s job is to advocate for students. We look forward to the survey results to see how students respond. Maybe the administration will finally listen to student recommendations when the advice comes from a student government report. If so, it would be a positive change from the past.
New products have glitches. When introducing something new, and millions of people want to use it, something is bound to fail. Yet, by the time these glitches gain the attention of the mainstream media, they are usually resolved. That isn’t the case with the Affordable Care Act’s healthcare.gov. In the 23 days that passed since the website first “launched” (if you can even say that happened), the website has been beyond glitchy. Many stories talk about the numerous glitches, and in these 23 days the estimated enrollment numbers are pathetic. Monthly enrollment numbers are “promised” to be released, but politicians are silent on the issue, This is the denying numerous third of a media requests. three-part Even the Daily Show, a historically series on liberal news commen- Affordable tary show, chimed in Care Act to show us that some reports go as far as saying that the virtual calculator is broken. Something Jon Stewart reminded us is that calculators have been “included in computers since 1972.” How hard is it to make a working calculator? All jokes aside, the online enrollment process is an abomination. Healthcare. gov has more errors than error messages. Politicians tout the successful visitation rate and ignore the dismal enrollment rate. According to estimates compiled by Compete.com, in the first week some 9.47 million people visited the site, while only a dismal 0.4 percent of them actually completing enrollments in health insurance plans. The subsidies that put the “affordable” in Affordable Care Act are still “to be determined,” and the sites that estimate the cost of coverage are really just making educated guesses (even healthcare.gov).
In three weeks, one would expect some sort of progress to take place. Although the government was shut down for the “launch” and a substantial amount of time after, by now one would expect something to be done about the poor showing. Instead all we have is a bunch of news reports about the inaccuracies, and a disgruntled president saying the glitches are “unacceptable.” Common Ground, a proactive nonpartisan organization in Wisconsin, put together an estimation tool that shows rates and even allows people to enroll in insurance plans. Unfortunately, because most of the plans are available only through the marketplace, when choosing a new insurance plan, one’s taken straight back to the non-functioning healthcare.gov. When I started this series, I assumed that the ACA would experience a poor performance in its first few weeks, but didn’t expect it to be this lackluster or glitch-filled. The exchanges need young Americans to enroll to offset the cost of those enrolling that will take immediate advantage of it, namely the elderly. The thought process being that if enough young healthy Americans pay into it, the money that sicker Americans take out will be covered by the younger generation’s monthly premiums. This will spiral into a huge problem if the ACA doesn’t get enough young healthy adults to buy into it. The cheap insurance will only become more expensive until people attempt to look elsewhere or pay the increasing annual fee. If the insurance gets more expensive, people who count on the subsidies to make it affordable will have to shell out more money than they may have. It’s time to fix the website, whether that means paying money to a new developer or taking the time to work out every single glitch individually. It needs to be done, and it needs to be done soon. This health care experiment is failing. It isn’t cheap, it isn’t easy and it isn’t working. Eric Oliver is a senior studying journalism and writing intensive English. Email Eric at eric.oliver@marquette. edu with any comments or suggestions.
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Alarming YouTube trend globalizes ‘awkward phase’
Helen Hillis At the young age of 12, I sported braces, a slick center part and round cheeks that widened when I smiled. My wardrobe was making the transition from Limited Too to Abercrombie, and the closest I came to wearing make up was my wide variety of Lip Smackers. I experienced the occasional moment of wondering if my baby fat would ever disappear or if the one tiny zit I had on my forehead
would lead to years of skin problems. These conversations were typically between me and the mirror or with my girlfriends. My so-called awkward phase was documented only through family pictures and small albums I made from disposable cameras. I had no way of broadcasting my insecurities worldwide so that everyone could join the conversation, nor did I want to. Recently, preteen YouTube users completely changed the way young girls build their self-image. Thousands of girls between 9 and 14 have uploaded videos titled “Am I pretty or ugly?” The videos range from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, but contain the same message: girls want viewers to either confirm or deny their fears of “being ugly.” Often, they explain that they felt pretty until classmates said they were ugly. Now, they want the Internet to tell them the truth. This trend is horrifying; it is disheartening; it is a startling wake up call to how social media forms our self-image. These girls
are vulnerable and easily influenced, a lethal combination that YouTube users do not take into account when commenting on the videos. Responses range from “you’re so beautiful” to “you are a hideous witch” to sexual comments that I wouldn’t dare to quote. One could argue that the girls voluntarily expose themselves to criticism. Very few 9to 14-year-olds have the self-esteem to ignore these comments, especially those who feel the need to post a video about their looks. The “awkward stage” is one in which many preteens seek approval. This may come as positive comments on a YouTube video, dozens of likes on a Facebook picture, or many followers on Twitter. When I was in middle school it meant nothing more than a pep talk in front of the mirror and the occasional compliment from my sixth-grade crush. The thought of growing up in a period when thousands of people are willing to directly criticize the looks of vulnerable young girls is terrifying.
Nearly every preteen goes through this period of insecurity. The difference today is that the world is watching. In 2013, there are countless outlets in which young girls are at the mercy of Internet users. What is most upsetting is not just that these girls feel the need to seek the approval of others, but that there are people actually willing to offer feedback. Moreover, that feedback is essentially anonymous, hiding behind keyboards and user names. Everyone goes through the awkward stage. We fumble over braces, the start of puberty, oily skin and much more. Looking back, we may laugh at our dorky smiles and wardrobe choices, but there was undoubtedly insecurity and agony involved. Take that experience, publicize it in front of thousands and you will have a generation defined by vulnerability. Helen Hillis is a senior studying international affairs and Spanish. Email Helen at helen.hillis@marquette. edu with any comments or suggestions.
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Embody ‘cura personalis’ on campus Search the term “Cura Personalis” on the Marquette University website and you will receive no fewer than one hundred mentions of that cherished precept of Jesuit spirituality; that which directs us toward “care for the whole person.” In addition to the enumerable hits on our own website, our walls are adorned with banners, engravings and other reminders of the value Marquette places on this most sacrosanct of Ignatian values that engender mutual respect and acceptance. Yet, alas, is this really at the heart of who we are as members of the Marquette community? Much has been made of the untimely and translucent resignation of former University President Father Scott Pilarz. As well, recent Tribune articles shed light on “opportunities” in the current university advising process. There are, I would
propose, other examples whereby the university might be called to respond to subtle or even explicit examples at odds with this ideal. If one were to poll the students, I can only imagine the litany of suggestions; inedible and unhealthy food in the dorms and the AMU, rising operating costs falling on students’ shoulders with ever-increasing tuition rates, campus crime remaining an issue while alcohol warnings continue to surge on, and on, and on, and on. I would like to ask, would re-repeating these missteps help us gain any headway on these issues; the same issues that exist on many, if not all, college campuses? Or, might this result in a resemblance to a famous scene in Seinfeld re the “airing of grievances”?
It would be very easy for me to follow this path myself, to air grievances, point out the gaps in the university mission to not only espouse “Cura Personalis” but to embody it. I would like to suggest an alternative. Each of us, to a person, whether we be student, faculty, administrator or employee, must accept this way of being as a nonnegotiable responsibility in being a member of the Marquette family. The aspect of living and breathing this beautifully intended concept we can most influence is in ourselves. Hold a door, say please and thank you, if you see someone struggling – lend a hand. There will always be discourse, especially at an institution of higher learning, as there should be. However, we must all aspire to ensure that discourse leads to solutions, not disregard for each other.
As I am fortunate enough to be given a second chance at university, I am reminded that these are special times. There will be none other like it in our lives. I believe it is the relationships that make this era so special. Timeless friendships, life-altering teachers, trusted mentors, are all part of the experience that will shape us for the remainder of our time. It is my intention to treat them as such: treasured, unique and beyond value. If an entire campus were to accept this responsibility, and along with it the fruits of the environment it would promote, Marquette and its associate populi would not only make Marquette a very special place, we would be uniquely prepared to go forward and most assuredly “Be the Difference.” Patrick Manner is an academic junior in the College of Communication.
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Thursday, October 24, 2013
Nortey returns to the pitch
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C. Nortey notched 20 points as a freshman in his Marquette debut season in 2011. This year the redshirt sophomore already has 16 points and is primed to set a career high again.
Forward regained his scoring touch after sitting out in 2012 By Andrew Dawson
andrew.dawson@marquette.edu
C. Nortey sat out 2012 after undergoing offseason knee surgery.
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With the tap of his foot, the ball flew up over the keeper and landed gently into the back netting. Filled with energy from his first collegiate goal, C. Nortey did not one, not two, not three, but four backflips. That was more than two years ago for now redshirt sophomore Nortey. Life was going his way. He had escaped a difficult life in Accra, Ghana, to a high school in Connecticut, where he stood out as a soccer player and student. When Nortey picked Marquette, he quickly made a name for himself. He earned playing time at the start of his freshman season and did not let the opportunity slip. Scoring early and often, he finished the season with a teamleading 20 points and entered the discussion of future stars in the college game. But then, his journey, which
seemed almost too good to be true, came to a halt. In summer 2012, Nortey underwent offseason knee surgery, which forced him to hang up his cleats for the 2012 season. “It was hard sitting out last year and not being able to play,” Nortey said. Nortey said the rehab process is grueling, but well worth it since his return to the pitch this season. In his first game back against UW-Milwaukee, a miscommunication in the defense left Nortey one-on-one with the keeper, and he buried his first goal since October 2011, when he had a hat trick against Seton Hall. The goal wasn’t magical by any stretch of the imagination, but Nortey was back where he left off. A little more time was all he needed to adjust to the level of competition again, and his scoring touch returned. In the team’s first Big East match against Xavier, Nortey scored the lone goal when he drove from midfield and delivered a beautiful strike that earned him men’s college goal of the week honors from Top Drawer Soccer.
Since then, Nortey has been on a tear, scoring the game winner in four of Marquette’s last six league contests. He leads the team with 16 points on seven goals and two assists. With three games left in the season, he is on track to match or surpass the 20-point mark he set in 2011. He is playing well and he’s not even at 100 percent with his knee yet. Nortey still has rehab every day, which means he will not be doing backflips anytime soon, that is, if he can control himself. “Unless I’m really, really pumped about a goal that I score then I will (backflip), but right now I’m just going to lay low,” Nortey said. “I can still feel a little ache here and there so I’m not going to be flipping for a little bit.” Fully recovered or not, Nortey is playing some of the best soccer of his career. It is hard to imagine what he will be like when he fully recovered. Until then, Nortey will continue rehabbing his knee, scoring goals, and, hopefully, be backflipping into a long soccer career.
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Club hockey’s winning streak snapped at seven Team held to two goals, fights Arkansas in physical series By Jacob Born
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Ben Weiner was skating into the right corner of the Arkansas zone when he laid a hit on an Arkansas defender. The ref threw his hand up to call a boarding penalty, and blew the whistle when a Marquette player touched the puck. The Arkansas player held onto Weiner’s leg, and Weiner threw a punch after the whistle. Adding to his twominute boarding penalty, he also got a five-minute major for fighting, a ten-minute misconduct and a game misconduct. During their seven minutes with a man advantage, Arkansas scored two power play goals to give them a 3-1 lead in the second game of the series. The power play goals were the difference, as Arkansas defeated Marquette 6-1 to complete the sweep. “That was pretty devastating for us,” captain Ryan Zanon said. “To not be generating offense, to be
worrying about our d-zone for a good five, seven minutes is a tough thing. It’s a momentum changer and that’s exactly what happened in this game.” The first game of the series was played Sunday night, two days later than the normal start of a weekend series for the Marquette hockey team because of fall break. Marquette got on the board first when Tyler Schwichtenberg buried a shot from the back door on a pass from Sam Nader and Ryan Zanon. Arkansas, however, would tie it back up on a goal straight off the faceoff, and the teams were tied heading into the second period. Arkansas put the game out of reach early in the second with two quick goals. Brandon Van Rooyen ripped a shot from the point that clipped goaltender Alejandro Anderson’s pads and went through the five hole to the back of the net 48 seconds into the second period. Just 34 seconds after Van Rooyen’s goal, Chris Green took a slap shot from the point, which bounced off of Matt Poli’s stick and into the net for an own goal. Arkansas would net another goal late in the second to give Arkansas a 4-1 lead. The Razorbacks held on throughout the third and
got the win with a 4-1 victory. “Arkansas came out strong,” coach Joe Cocking said. “They kept attacking us and I don’t think we were ready for that kind of press. They kept on us and really pressed hard. They’re a good team and we just didn’t respond the way we should have.” The second game Monday night was a lot tighter in the first period. Playing physical hockey, both teams had two penalties within the first 10 minutes of the game, but saw no special teams goals. That changed when Matthew Vuoncino was whistled for holding. Arkansas worked the puck behind the net and dished it to the slot, where an Arkansas player one-timed it into the net for a power play goal and a 1-0 lead. Dominic Zanfardino tried his best to get Marquette back into the game. During the seven-minute power play for Arkansas, he caught a behind-the-back pass from Corey Quinn. Zanfardino went racing in on a breakaway and beat the Arkansas goaltender clean on the glove side. His goal got Marquette within one, but a quick response from Arkansas put the deficit back to two. Three goals in the third period put the game out of reach for
MU stays atop Big East ranks Men’s soccer comes away with a draw versus St. John’s By Andrew Dawson
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In the 13th minute, St. John’s’ Cody Albrecht’s shot sailed over diving redshirt junior goalkeeper Charlie Lyon and ringed off the post and away, summing up the night for both sides as Marquette tied the Red Storm 0-0 at Belson Stadium. Marquette had the opportunity to clinch a berth in the Big East tournament tonight with a win, but the point from the draw keeps them atop the league standings and marks the best conference start in Marquette history. The Golden Eagles looked lost in the opening minutes, allowing the St. John’s offense to start the game off primarily in the attacking third. Falling behind 8-2 in shots early on,
it was not looking good for the road team. Marquette failed to keep possession and played most of the half in their own end. Late in the half, they picked up the intensity and staredt controlling the game. In the final minutes, they put up some quality chances, including a late corner where the ball bounced around the box until junior defender Brady Wahl picked it up for the best chance of the night. Wahl, with an open net in front of him, rushed the shot and sent it wide from the six yards out. Both sides fought for a goal to win it all in the second half, but the defenses stood tall. St. John’s keened in on leading scorer redshirt sophomore C. Nortey, frustrating him all night with constant man-toman defense when Marquette was on the ball. Lyon and the Marquette backline once again held their ground. They recorded their eighth shutout of the season and held off an aggressive Red Storm attack. Lyon was still
put in a bad position several times in the game and had to make a season high eight saves in the match. With the teams scoreless, the game headed to overtime. The first overtime period mirrored the second half, as both teams were held scoreless. Senior midfielder Bryan Ciesiulka had a chance when he received a cross from Nortey in the box. Ciesiulka took a few touches and then ripped one low but it was knocked away by the St. John’s netminder and the game ended in the 0-0 draw. Louis Bennett’s team with will have to rest up quickly, as they play second place Georgetown for what will surely be Marquette’s toughest match if the year Saturday. If Georgetown is victorious, they will share the lead with the Golden Eagles; but if Marquette wins, they will clinch a Big East tournament berth. A tie would leave keep them alone at the top standings again.
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Captain Ryan Zanon lays an open ice hit on an Arkansas player.
the Golden Eagles as they fell to the Razorbacks 6-1. The Golden Eagles have a short week as they welcome Iowa to the Ponds of Brookfield. The Friday night game is at 7:30 p.m., while the Saturday game is at 1:00 p.m. “(We have a) short week ahead,” Zanon said. “Come out at practice
and work hard, work on some aspects that we didn’t do well on this week and work hard every shift and just get back to working hard and get back to having fun, having some confidence and working as a unit and as a team.”
Grambling State justified, faces unexpected outcomes
Trey Killian The Grambling State University football team made a huge statement Saturday without even setting foot on the gridiron. The Tigers (0-8) caused a national stir as players boycotted several practices and their scheduled matchup against Jackson State due to concerns with the state of the program. Player dissatisfaction sparked Sept. 11 when coach Doug Williams was fired just two games into the season. The university did not disclose the motives behind the firing, but a report by USA Today said Williams attempted to privately raise funds to improve athletic facility conditions without going through official university channels. Chipped floors, leaky ceilings and mold in the locker rooms coupled with long bus rides, sometimes spanning up to 1,500 miles, escalated frustration. The boycott ended Monday, as the team returned to practice and promised to play out the rest of the schedule. The university, in turn, agreed to take actions toward improving the program, including the devotion of about $32,000 toward new floors for the weight room. Senior defensive back Naquan Smith, who emerged as a vocal leader of the movement, told USA Today that he and his teammates don’t regret their decision. “It was tough, but we had to take a stand to get our point across,” Smith said. “If we didn’t take a stand, things would have been the same.”
It would be easy to champion the players’ efforts at a rally for change. Standing up for fair treatment, after all, is a very American thing to do. It’s ingrained in our culture. But yesterday, a proposed lawsuit provided a reality check regarding the harm committed by the forfeit. Saturday was supposed to be Jackson State’s homecoming game and Eric Stringfellow, the executive director of JSU communications, said the Tigers expected “tens of thousands of fans” to attend. “The JSU family was damaged,” Stringfellow wrote in a message to alumni and school supporters. “The university intends to use litigation to be made whole for our direct and indirect financial losses. Jackson State University’s and the city of Jackson’s losses could be in the millions.” Figures on both sides of the conflict, notably Grambling State University President Frank Pogue, view the national recognition of Grambling’s financial problems as a silver lining. The poor conditions can indeed be attributed to decreased state funding over the last decade due to legislative budget decisions. In this sense, the forfeit embodied a justifiable call for immediate change, but the collateral damage cannot be ignored. While Smith and his teammates rightfully felt neglected, it’s evident that their decision to boycott the game unfairly neglected the interests of their opponent. Their mission, it seems, was accomplished as their voices were heard loud and clear across the country. But ultimately, the team’s specific actions may have been too drastic, as its message could have been sent in a less harmful manner. Trey Killian is a senior majoring in journalism from Tampa, Fla. Email him at robert.killian@marquette.edu.
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Ciesiulka in running for NCAA Senior Class Award Midfielder judged on four categories, sits in third place By Patrick Leary
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Marquette men’s soccer senior midfielder Bryan Ciesiulka is a finalist for the Senior Class Award, the premiere award for senior NCAA student-athletes, according to the award website. Students can vote for one of Marquette’s finest at seniorclassaward.com. The Marquette athletic department encourages students to vote once a day until Nov. 25. Fan voting counts for one-third of the total vote. The final two-thirds will come from ballots cast by Division I coaches and media members, and the winner will be announced in December. In Ciesiulka’s bio on the award’s website, sorts his achievements into four categories: classroom, character, community and competition. In the classroom, Ciesiulka was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-American second team for the 2012-13 year. He also earned the Big East Scholar-Athlete Sport
Excellence Award as men’s soccer’s conference representative. According to the website, Ciesiulka, a mathematics major, is on track to graduate magna cum laude in three-and-a-half years and has a cumulative grade point average of 3.72. As far as character goes, Ciesiulka is in the midst of his third season as one of Marquette’s captains. He also served as captain of his Chicago Fire developmental league team. According to the website, Ciesiulka’s uses his work ethic “to motivate and inspire his teammates to succeed in the classroom and to consistently pursue championships.” Perhaps Ciesiulka’s strongest area is his community service. He raised more than $30,000 for the Feed My Starving Children organization in three months last year. He also led Marquette’s effort to make more than 100,000 sandwiches for malnourished children in Haiti. Those two highlight a long list of community service contributions he has made locally and internationally. On the field, Ciesiulka anchors Marquette’s midfield. His presence was missed severely when he was out for this season with a head injury. Since his return, Marquette boasts a perfect record in league play. Ciesiulka currently sits in third place, with 14.8 percent of the vote.
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Senior midfielder Bryan Ciesiulka has just one point on the year, but has been a captain for three years.
Marquette vies for playoff spots over the weekend Volleyball: Marquette vs. Creighton, Friday, Oct. 25, 6:00 p.m., Al McGuire Center Here we go again. Rivalries certainly don’t litter the new Big East after the realignment, but if there’s one clear conference feud in volleyball, it’s between Marquette and Creighton. The Blue Jays own the series lately, knocking Marquette out of the first round of the NCAA Tournament last fall and sweeping the Golden Eagles in Omaha just two weekends ago. Marquette will be raring to go out and avenge both difficult defeats. Creighton setter Michelle Sicner wreaked havoc on Marquette in the game two weeks ago. Sicner created confusion with her offensive abilities, racking up a teamhigh 12 kills. Marquette’s net defense will play a major role in its success, which means redshirt freshman middle hitter Meghan Niemann and senior setter Elizabeth Koberstein will need to position themselves correctly. On offense, Creighton middle blocker Kelli Browning will cause problems for Marquette. She leads the Blue Jays with a
whopping 1.41 blocks per set. Marquette will need to position freshman outside hitters Autumn Bailey and Nele Barber in places to avoid Browning’s vicious block. The health of junior right side hitter Lindsey Gosh could play a major role. Gosh missed the team’s match against DePaul Saturday with a foot injury and wore a boot as a precautionary measure this week. Prediction: Marquette in five Volleyball: Marquette vs. Villanova, Saturday, Oct. 26, 5:00 p.m., Al McGuire Center After what is sure to be a brutal contest against Creighton, Marquette will turn around less than 24 hours later and face Villanova. The Wildcats are 11-9 this season and boast a 3-4 mark in the Big East. Marquette defeated Villanova in four sets Oct. 5 in Philadelphia. In that match, Bailey posted a double-double with 15 kills and 11 digs. Sophomore outside hitter Lauren Carpenter leads the Wildcats with 3.71 kills per set. Marquette will have to avoid an emotional hangover
from what should be a taxing match the night before. Prediction: Marquette in four Men’s Soccer: Marquette vs. Georgetown, Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:05 p.m., Valley Fields Men’s soccer faces Georgetown this weekend in the battle of the top teams in the Big East. Georgetown struggled to find wins in league play, tying Creighton, who Marquette defeated 1-0, and losing to Xavier, who Marquette also beat 1-0. Georgetown may not be on the right side of results lately, but should not be overlooked. The Hoyas’ offense is dangerous when in rhythm, so the defense will have to play its best in order to prevent the game from getting out of control. The Hoyas are Marquette’s toughest opponent of the season and the clash at the Valley will be one of the best games of the year. Prediction: Marquette wins 2-1 Volleyball: Marquette vs. Georgetown, Sunday, Oct. 27, 1:00 p.m., Al McGuire Center
Georgetown is undoubtedly one of the bottom-feeders of Big East volleyball, sitting at 8-12 overall and 2-5 in the conference. If Marquette had to pick a team to play on 20 hours notice, the Hoyas would be near the top of the list. However, Georgetown is fully capable of pulling the upset, as evidenced by its 2-0 weekend two weeks ago at Seton Hall and St. John’s. Sophomore outside hitter Lauren Saar is Georgetown’s version of Autumn Bailey, averaging 3.14 kills and 3.43 digs per set. Marquette swept the Hoyas Oct. 4 in Washington and have a great opportunity to do so again Sunday. Prediction: Marquette in three Women’s Soccer: Marquette vs. Providence, Sunday, Oct. 27, 1:00 p.m., Valley Fields Marquette can finish atop the Big East for the fifth straight season with a win against Providence Sunday. The Golden Eagles’ defense is rolling as of late, stringing together four consecutive shutouts while remaining unbeaten in the conference. Provi-
dence will not pose a serious threat to Marquette’s pursuit for first place. The Friars enter Sunday 5-8-3 overall and 2-3-1 on the road. The team tends to stick around in most of its matches and avoid blowouts; six of Providence’s eight losses were decided by one goal, including a 2-1 defeat to Big East elite Georgetown. Catherine Zimmerman paces the Friars’ scoring, tallying 14 points and earning three game-winning goals. The Golden Eagles have three players with 15 points or more and have a total of 14 different goal scorers, which should put pressure on Providence’s back line early and often. Although the Golden Eagles are a near-lock for the No. 1 seed, the team won’t be able to afford resting featured players for the tournament until first place is theirs. Expect yet another shutout and much-deserved postgame celebration on the pitch. Prediction: Marquette 3-0