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MU inspected for accreditation University undergoes week-long scrutiny to validate degrees By Jason Kurtyka and Joe Kvartunas
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About 50 students gathered at the Alumni Memorial Union Monday afternoon to attend an hour-long student forum held by the Higher Learning Commission. Two members of the commission, Claire Etaugh from Bradley University and Richard A. Redner from the University of Tulsa, asked the students about their experiences at Marquette as part of the reaffirmation of M a r q u e t t e ’s eature accreditation. “I wanted to tory hear feedback from students on subjects such as residence life, relationships with faculty and staff and financial aid,” Redner said. This event was one of three forums held this week by the Higher Learning Commission. The two others were held for university faculty and staff. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the United States, is in the midst of reviewing Marquette for accreditation this week. The Higher Learning Commission is a member of the NCA and is responsible for validating the degrees granted by Marquette. As part of the review process, the commission is observing Marquette’s presidential transition. Redner said he and the team have talked frequently with
violations last year, ranging from $50 to $750 based on the severity of the violation. Most fines applied to students under 21 and those living in university housing. The Good Samaritan Policy was also put into place this year to further the efforts of fines, which, according to the Office of Student Development’s website, allows students to call for help for each other without fear of consequences when it comes to offenses with alcohol. DPS Capt. Russell Shaw said that there is one group of crimes
that his department looks at specifically in terms of prevention. “On the DPS front, we usually look at crimes against (a) person as the most serious,” Shaw said. “It’s the four major ones: robbery, theft from person, burglary and assault.” In terms of these crimes, especially burglary, the trend since 2010 has been downward, from 36 burglary offenses down to 13 in 2012. DPS Lt. Paul Mascari, one of
Apartment rents will increase once again for the 2014-15 academic year in response to a multitude of factors. Stacie Dooley, associate dean for University Apartments and off-campus student services, said she could not yet announce the official rent rates for university housing next year, but she confirmed rent would increase. “Landlords typically raise rents anywhere from 1-3 percent each year depending on costs,” Dooley said in an email. “Rent increases can be caused by a number of factors, but usually are due to an increase in taxes, utility or insurance costs.” The spike in rent will occur in most off-campus apartments, including Renee Row, which is a consistently popular building. A standard, three-bedroom apartment, with one of the bedrooms lofted, will cost $1,895 per month next academic year, which is a $75 increase from this year. Some students, though, still spent the night before lease signing day camping outside the building in tents to assure a spot, a Renee Row office manager said. Along with rent, amenities and location play a large role in students’ apartment choices, which some students said adds stress to the situation. “Overall the most stressful part of finding an apartment is deciding exactly what you want,” said Evan Graczyk, a junior in the College of Business Administration, who signed a lease for Renee Row next year. “The best thing to do, though, is not set your mind on only one place because places fall through.” Graczyk said he dealt with a difficult change of plans, but was fortunate to find an apartment at the last minute. “In our situation, we found a place and it happened to be overfilled and were told we couldn’t live there,” Graczyk said. “However, we reached out to other places and they were happy to fill them.” Dooley said the demand for university apartments is consistently strong, including buildings such as Campustown West, East and the Gilman building. Marquette is hosting the annual university apartment
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Richard Redner (left) and Claire Etaugh, members of the Higher Learning Commission, listen to students following a hour-long forum held Monday in the AMU as part of the process to reaffirm the accreditation of MU.
administrators regarding the changes in leadership with former Provost Pauly. “We want to see if the university is prepared to handle this transition,” Redner said. “I see myself as a consultant when I
write my report.” MARQUETTE UNDER EXAMINATION Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission is an affirmation to the public that Mar-
quette meets the requirements and criteria of the commission and that there is evidence to believe the institution will continue doing so. See Reaffirmation, Page 4
Alcohol offenses falling, report states Drug arrests and referals, burglaries also down in 2012 By Matt Kulling
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Alcohol violations dropped significantly from 2011 to 2012 after several years of increase, according to the Department of Public Safety’s annual report on crime and safety
regulations released Tuesday. The report includes data not present in police reports, such as campus disciplinary referrals. The number of offenses decreased from 1,002 university disciplinary actions for alcohol in 2011 to 726 in 2012. These violations were on the rise the year prior, increasing by 7.5 percent from 2009 to 2010. Since the increase, the university has made several changes to its alcohol and drug disciplinary policy. The university implemented fines for alcohol
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Students face rising apartment rental costs
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Committee forming to find Pilarz’s successor. PAGE 2
The heart of insurance issues is linked to healthcare history. PAGE 9
The MLB postseason is still the best sporting event of fall. PAGE 11
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Crime: DPS calls for education as crime prevention the officers who helped compile the report, said education is one of the most important parts of stopping preventable crimes like burglary. “The most common crime revolves around unsecured property,” Mascari said. “When you look at the burglaries in the residence halls, nine times out of ten it is because someone left their room open and unattended, and someone comes in and takes a laptop or a wallet.” Mascari said that reducing burglary should be a goal for the campus. “I think our biggest room for improvement is to try to reduce those types of crime,” Mascari said. “Talk about something that’s really preventable, by just pulling the door closed behind you, or securing your laptop when you go to the restroom. That’s where I see the most potential in our crime prevention programming.” Mascari said that DPS has programs to prevent these crimes; such as having officers go through residence halls to teach students how to keep their belongings safely stored. The report also goes through the proper procedures for students in the event they are witness to any of these events. Included in the report is the effect of alcohol and other drugs on people, including the physical and mental effects of each one, how to identify them.
Crime offenses on Marquette’s campus 2009-2012 1000
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2009 2010 2011 2012 Source: 2012 and 2013 Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports Infographic by Maddy Kennedy/madeline.kennedy@marquette.edu
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Search for new MU president begins Head of search committee hopes to find visionary leader By Caroline Roers
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Members of the committee to find a replacement for University President the Rev. Scott Pilarz will be announced in the coming weeks along with the details of the search process, said Brian Dorrington, senior director for University Communications. John Ferraro, vice chair of
Marquette’s Board of Trustees and chair of the finance and audit committee, was chosen by the Board of Trustees Sept. 25 to head the search committee. “The Board of Trustees is extremely optimistic that it will find a dynamic leader in the next president of Marquette University,” Dorrington said. “This is a remarkable opportunity for a visionary leader to transform the lives of our students in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.” Ferraro graduated from Marquette’s College of Business Administration in 1977. He is the global chief operating officer for Ernst & Young, a
DPS Reports Sept. 30 At 11:48 p.m. an underage student admitted consuming alcohol in the Union Sports Annex. MPD will be notified. Oct. 1 At 11:50 a.m. two unidentified subjects approached a student walking in the 1600 block of West Wisconsin Avenue. One of the subjects attempted to forcibly remove the student’s property. The subjects fled without obtaining the student’s property. The student was not injured. MPD was contacted.
At 5:00 p.m. an employee reported that unknown person(s) vandalized university property in Cramer Hall causing an estimated $50 in damage. At 6:13 p.m. an employee reported that unknown person(s) removed his secured, unattended bicycle outside Abbottsford Hall. The estimated loss is $435.
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London-based professional services firm, and is responsible for the overall operations of company worldwide. The company has more than 700 offices in 140 countries and approximately 167,000 employees. “His executive leadership and experiences will help inform the committee’s decision on how the presidential search process will unfold,” Dorrington said. Beyond Ferraro’s professional experience, he provides a wealth of understanding and appreciation of Marquette’s mission. He, and his wife, both attended Marquette as undergraduates and
he has served on the Board of Trustees since 2006. As with previous searches, the process will include many opportunities to engage the entire Marquette community in selecting its next leader. Former University President the Rev. Robert Wild will lead the university as interim president beginning Oct. 16. Pilarz will assist Wild with transition while traveling back and forth to the East coast to care for his ailing father, according to Pilarz’s email to the community last week.
Events Calendar OCTOBER 2013
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Thursday 3 Lecture by Jaclyn Friedman – Sane, Safe Strong: Creating a Safe and Healthy Sexual Culture for Your Community, Weasler Auditorium, 7 p.m. “Kick for a Cure” women’s soccer game, Valley Fields, 7 p.m.
Friday 4 “Concertos for Orchestra” by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 11:15 a.m. “Despicable Me 2,” featured at the Varsity Theater, 8 p.m.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Mind Over Milwaukee,” Stackner Cabaret, 8 p.m.
Saturday 5 Site-build day by Habitat for Humanity, location to be determined, 8:30 a.m. October Terror, Times & Rosebud Cinemas, 12 p.m. “Concertos for Orchestra” by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. “Despicable Me 2,” featured at the Varsity Theater, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Sunday 6 Brady Street Pet Parade, Brady Street, 11 a.m.
Monday 7 Bagels for Books by Pi Beta Phi, Raynor Flagpole, 8 a.m.
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Sexual violence issues addressed on MU campus Awareness week aims to reduce problem of underreported crime By Natalie Wickman
natalie.wickman@marquette.edu
In a continued effort to bring different sexuality and relationship issues into the campus mainstream, Marquette presented its yearly Sexual Violence Awareness Week this week, with the theme of “Take a Stand: Believe, Act, and Support.” Susannah Bartlow, director of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center and part of the SVAW organization committee, said each year’s theme is vital to highlighting different problems within the broad spectrum of sexual violence. “Even though the week is consistent (on campus), we’re not having the same conversation year after year,” Bartlow said. “There’s a thread that gets picked up and expanded.” It’s difficult to measure SVAW’s effectiveness in lowering sexual violence and assault since
underreporting instances of sexual violence is a major problem among students. Seven sex offenses were reported in 2012, according to the Department of Public Safety’s 2013 Annual Security and Fire Safety report. “To address underreporting we need to look at issues like climate, our systems and structures,” Bartlow said. “It’s certainly important to do (SVAW) education and then look at underreporting as another project.” Jenny Czubkowski, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences and an intern at the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, is promoting SVAW through word of mouth, flyers and emails. “Initial responses (from students) are usually that they didn’t know or they’re not really interested but then once you go on to explain what it is, that it doesn’t have to be a long commitment, then it usually sparks more interest,” Czubkowski said. Since her freshmen year, Czubkowski said she has seen big advances in sexual violence education and prevention. Still, she said she thinks SVAW is unnoticed by many students.
“There’s a low buzz to it where we need to have more energy,” Czubkowski said. “I think we should cater (SVAW promotion) more to freshmen and sophomores who have more ‘moldable’ mindsets.” Dr. Robin S. Brown, associate director of health and wellness at the university medical clinic, said the high prevalence of sexual violence on college campuses is one reason why Marquette continues SVAW. “One out of five college-age females, aged 18-24, experience sexual assault,” Brown said in an email. “Ninety percent know their assailant. Although men are sexually assaulted far less often than women, analysis of the National Crime Victimization Survey data revealed that 1.4 per 1,000 college men report rape or sexual assault victimization each year.” Bartlow said she sees SVAW as a win-win situation since it affects all students, even ones with no history of sexual assault. She also said she sees investing in sexual violence awareness programs yielding great results among Marquette students and staff members. “Even in the year that I’ve been here, it’s obvious that there’s such a
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O’Donnell residents and staff teeter-totter to “Respect” by Aretha Franklin at the hall’s annual event to raise awareness about sexual violence.
momentum in terms of people that want to talk about gender and sexuality issues,” Bartlow said. “There’s always someone who comes up to me at the end of a program.” To conclude SVAW, the
university will host Jaclyn Friedman, a feminist writer and activist as part of MUSG’s keynote speaker series tonight at 7 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium.
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Apartments: High demand for MU owned housing despite costs presentations and tours Saturday as part of Family Weekend. “Our demand has been fairly consistent for the past four years and we typically have a waiting list of students after our sign-up process is complete,” Dooley said. “It remains to be seen how the new
development at 14th and Wells will affect our numbers.” That new development, Ivy on Fourteenth, is still on schedule for its opening next fall, and according to Julie Ledger, the vice president and general manager of the Opus Group in Milwaukee, student
interest is strong. “The students have been fantastic,” Ledger said. “They have found ways to get to us and we’ve had great interest and there’s already a bunch of leases that are signed.” Ledger said Opus is working on a building that will serve as a leasing
office and a small model unit to give students a chance to see what the rooms in the new complex will look like. The model will be located on the southeast corner of 17th Street and Wells Street. Rates for Ivy on Fourteenth range from $525 to $1,499 per month
Open House on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
with water, cable and internet provided. Although leases for the building only became available a few days ago, 15 percent of the rooms are already leased. University apartment selection starts next month, with deposit collection starting Oct. 21.
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About 50 students attended a student forum hosted Monday at the AMU by the Higher Learning Commission. Students spoke about their experience at Marquette as part of accreditation.
Reaffirmation: MU expands funding for ‘high’ research accreditation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1:
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Higher Learning Commission are federally recognized institutions that design standards for the quality of higher education. Both bodies work with the U.S. Department of Education to assure quality in higher education for students who benefit from federal financial aid programs. Each higher education institution is required to be re-accredited every 10 years. The Higher Learning Commission sent a team of eight peer reviewers, distinguished scholars and faculty throughout the North Central region to Marquette this week to observe the university. During the week-long visit, the peer review team met with a multitude of faculty, talked with members of the Board of Trustees, attended multiple classes and observed campus life. The peer review team is examining the university under the guidelines of five criteria. The team examined Marquette’s ability to operate to the fulfillment of its mission statement. It also observed how the university allocates its resources and how prepared it is to improve the quality of education, while responding to future challenges and opportunities. The eight reviewers focused on how Marquette provides evidence of student learning and teach-
ing effectiveness that meets its educational mission, along with observing how Marquette promotes a life of living and learning for all members of the community. The team will specifically observe how the university analyzes its capacity to service students and faculty. After the team finishes the site visit, it will compile a report of their observations. These documents are reviewed by a readers panel and then sent back to the university so they can correct or amend anything it feels the site team missed. Afterward a decision-making body will take action on the reader’s panel recommendation. If re-accredited, Marquette may be asked to submit progress reports, monitoring reports, contingency reports or participate in a focus visit. A BRIEF HISTORY Marquette has been an accredited university since 1922. Marquette’s accreditation was most recently reaffirmed by the Higher Learning Commission in 2004. The peer review group, however, required a second focus visit in 2009, specifically to observe ethnic diversity on campus. In the 2004-2005 academic year, Marquette’s undergraduate population was identified as being 12.5 percent ethnic minority. Marquette fulfilled the Higher
Learning Commission’s mandate for greater ethnic diversity by the time of the focus visit. The 20092010 academic year had a 16 percent minority population. Ethnic diversity continued to rise on campus since the 2009 focus visit. As reported in an earlier Marquette Tribune investigative report, 25 percent of the class of 2017 is an ethnic minority. RESEARCH ACCREDITATION Over the past two years, in preparation for the visit from the Higher Learning Commission, Pilarz collaborated with Gary Meyer and Thomas Peters, chair and co-chair of the reaffirmation of accreditation initiative, respectively. Together they designed a 224-page self study. The document breaks down the ways that Marquette meets and exceeds the expectations of the commission. It also includes a summary of strengths, opportunities and challenges for the university. One of the goals the university set for itself in the document was to attain a “Very High” Carnegie research classification. Carnegie classifications are given out by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, an independent policy and research center focused on the advancement of teaching and learning. The three categories are Research University/Very High
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Natalie Kaufman (left), senior in the College of Business Adminstration, speaks at a student forum held Monday.
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Kyle Whelton (center), senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said he thought the student forum held Monday was a successful event.
Research Activity, Research University/High Research Activity, and Doctoral Research University. Marquette Currently rates as a doctoral research university, the lowest of the three classifications. Jeanne Hossenlopp, vice provost for research and dean of the graduate school, said the Carnegie classification has a major effect on Marquette’s graduate program. “It is important as we try to recruit faculty and students and build our research funding that we be in a Carnegie classification that reflects our focus on research,” Hossenlopp said in an email. “Many of the institutions that we look to as peers are in the High Research Activity category.” The Carnegie Foundation classifies universities that award 20 or more doctoral degrees. “These ratings are important for recruiting excellent faculty and students – especially graduate students – to Marquette,” Hossenlopp said. “Our research reputation can impact the ability of faculty to receive competitive external funding for their work.” Hossenlopp said Carnegie looks at a few things while evaluating research at Marquette. These include research funding from both internal and external sources, the number of doctorates awarded at Marquette and the number of Ph.D-level, non-faculty staff in science and engineering. Carnegie separates science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research from non-STEM research in its evaluation, though both contribute to the overall rating. Quality of research is not taken into account. Hossenlopp said Marquette provides less funding for research than other larger Jesuit institutions, but the university
has offered several fellowships and grants to increase research funding on campus. For example, the Way-Klingler Fellowship offers two fellowships to senior faculty – one that grants $50,000 annually for three years for STEM research, and another that grants $20,000 annually for three years for research in the humanities. Faculty can also apply for summer fellowships that offer grants that supply seed money to support their work. These fellowships may help the university to achieve the “High Research Activity” classification from Carnegie. CONCLUSION Decisions regarding the reaffirmation of Marquette’s accreditation will be made within the academic year. Specific dates are not available. Kyle Whelton, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences and legislative vice president for Marquette Student Government, attended the student forum Monday. He said he thinks the event went well. “Students had an honest, open dialogue about Marquette highlighting a number of things of which they were proud as well as concerns they had,” Whelton said. Whelton also said he believes the accreditation process is a healthy process for the university. “It has allowed the entire Marquette community to take an honest look at ourselves and say at what do we excel, where do we meet the standard, and what needs improvement,” he said. “I think we will grow as a university from this process and we will be a better institution because of it.”
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RAGTIME
Turn of the century musical searches for the American dream By Emily Kuether Special to the Tribune
The word “ragtime” evokes an era when the American dream, social justice and political change seemed just within reach. “Ragtime” the musical is a powerful testament to the spirit, optimism and contradictions of the era at the end of the 20th century. The production depicts a world filled with hope and despair in equal measure, exploring themes that continue to resonate with audiences today: unequal wealth distribution, racial and social tension and the pursuit of happiness. Running until Oct. 26, “Ragtime” marks an unprecedented move for The Milwaukee Repertory Theater. The presentation was deemed by the theater as “the largest and most epic production ever staged at The Rep,” and the show backs up the hype. The musical originally debuted on Broadway in 1998 and went to be be nominated for 13 Tony awards, winning four, including Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. Written by the composer-lyricist team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, and based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel of the same name, “Ragtime” intertwines the stories of three families representing distinct social groups in 1920’s America: Coalhouse Walker Jr., an African American Harlem musician, Mother, a white upper-class matriarch in suburban New York and Tateh, a Jewish immigrant from Latvia. Director Mark Clements’ rendition of the musical, not only captures the essence of its timeless story, but also enhances the understandings with impassioned performance. During the Rep’s production, the audience was on the edge of their seats as the intimately small stage was animated with emotion. The performance began slowly, but soon awakened with bold visual choreography and a catchy tune, “Prologue: Ragtime” that ultimately
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demanded authority of the stage with booming vocals and an uplifting melody. As the upper-middle class whites confidently sauntered onto the stage, each clad in pale, upscale attire, they were contrasted by the earthtone costumes that characterized the carefree African Americans, and the deep black of the solemn, yet determined Eastern European immigrants. While each of the groups were seperate in image and demeanor, they shared the stage throughout the opening song effortlessly, all proclaiming of shared ambition to reach the American dream. As the plot progresses, the families encounter the societal problems of the early 20th century as they explore what it means to live in America. The plot begins to spin as ragtime musician Coalhouse Walker’s lover, Sarah, is taken in by Mother, along with the pair’s illegitimate child. Throughout the story characters come into contact with famous faces of the time including Henry Ford, Harry Houdini, the anarchist Emma Goldman
and Evelyn Nesbit, a famous model and chorus girl. Throughout “Ragtime,” characters experience an array of emotions as they face the injustices and tumultuous changes of the era. Standout performances include Jessie Hooker (Sarah) with a beautiful and powerful performance of “Your Daddy’s Son” and Gavin Gregory (Coalhouse Walker, Jr.) who begins Act II with an emotional and passionate version of “Coalhouse’s Soliloquy,” a powerfully angry number that rockets the show into a second act full of
retribution and extreme acts motivated by the profound desires the time inspired. Josh Landay’s compelling and likable portrayal (not to mention a solid accent) of immigrant Tateh and Carmen Cusack’s relatable, exceptional performance as Mother were both striking. Each prominant role, however, had standout moments, with fitting dashes of humor and emotion. The set design of the play, though simple, proves useful for essentially every scene. Props are also cleverly utilized,
especially in dancing scenes, to further enhance the visual aspects. Lights line the show’s entire set, establishing the mood and emotional setting. The costume designers for this presentation of “Ragtime” decided to make a unique change in the outfits for a few scenes. Instead of styling the actors in formal clothes, they were decked in swimsuits and beachwear. While the change isn’t traditional for the show and is exclusive to the “Ragtime” at The Rep, the choice brought life and playfulness to the scene, offering a nice break from the more somber moments of the play. Although the story of “Ragtime” takes place in the not-sodistant past, its messages and underlying themes are timeless. The conflicts are pertinent in today’s world, whether they are rooted in Coalhouse’s search for justice or Tateh’s determined quest for success and happiness. Mark Clements upholds the grandeur that is “Ragtime” and effectively represents its importance in American history. “Ragtime” has been done many times in different places by people with different visions, but it’s The Rep’s unique take on the musical that makes it a worthwhile visit to the popular show and the charged time in American history that inspires it.
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Timberlake’s 20/20 sequel not worth experiencing JT’s follow-up to ‘The 20/20 Experience’ lacks its style, class By Claire Nowak
claire.nowak@marquette.edu
When Justin Timberlake returned from a six-year musical hiatus earlier this year, his third studio album “The 20/20 Experience,” garnered critical acclaim. The album debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and the two singles, “Suit and Tie” and “Mirrors,” topped the charts in the U.S. and around the world. Now, Timberlake is trying to keep the momentum going with the sequel, “The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2.” But unfortunately, his ambition to recreate another musical success follows in the wake of countless sequels that never manage to match the original. Instead, the second installment falls flat in its attempt to match the quality and enjoyability of the first. For better or worse, the songs on the album could collectively be mistaken for the soundtrack to a nightclub that walks the line between classy and sleazy with the jazz rhythms and swelling synths that characterize Timberlake’s signature sexy sound. The album’s promising first track, “Gimme What I Don’t Know (I Want),” has a catchy melody that promises an energetic tone for the album. But following a solid start, the
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JT’s new album, ‘The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2,’ was released Monday.
album eventually falls victim to repetitiveness in sound and style, with just a few tracks managing to stand on their own. The lead single, “Take Back the Night,” is one of the strongest, but though its upbeat, disco vibes capture Timberlake’s most popular sound, it avoids taking any musical risks and marks a Timberlake satisfied with safely following the path of past success. The horns that initially made “Suit and Tie” so unique are heard in almost every track. Even the structure of certain songs mimics previous releases, with “Amnesia” copying the formula that brought
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us “Mirrors.” Granted, some of the songs show glimpses of originality, but it’s usually in bizarre ways. “Only When I Walk Away” stands out stylistically, involving more syncopated talking than singing. At 11 minutes, it’s the longest track on the album. Though Timberlake loves to defy the standard track length – most of “Part 2”’s tracks are between five and seven minutes – few songs can successfully keep the listener completely engaged for their runtime. The effect holds true with “Only When I Walk Away.” though refreshing in its stylistic departure, the song’s blow-horn
sound effects and extended runtime make it a strain to listen to all the way through. “True Blood” also strays from Timberlake’s standard melodic formula, but is more bizarre than anything. Its ghoulish rap at the bridge (in the style of Vincent Price, no less), creepy wolf howling and random demonic laughter straight from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Yet, the effects don’t make the song any less unflatteringly eccentric with none of the spirit of Jackson’s original. Timberlake has a reputation for a sensual style of music — after all, he did name his second album “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” but some of the lyrics in this album are so overtly sexual they take away from the singer’s usual sophistication. He brags in “Cabaret,” “Got you saying Jesus so much, it’s like we’re laying in a manger,” while producer Timbaland raps in “TKO,” “She kill me with that coo coochie coochie coo.” “Murder,” which features a verse from Jay Z, may sound melodically similar to the rest of the
album with its pop beat and swelling synths, but edgy lyrics like “your body’s gonna end up under the ground” verge on distasteful, especially when paired with sexually aggressive undertones. Only in “Drink You Away” does Timberlake back off the electronic jazz, something he should have done more throughout the album. The track’s country-pop guitars, soulful vocals and gospel choir make the sound melodic and offer a peek at something more in Timberlake’s wheelhouse that better showcases his considerable talent. The second half of “The 20/20 Experience” will no doubt please fans of the first album’s throwback aesthetic, but if Timberlake wants to make his musical comeback truly memorable, he should step out of his comfort zone and explore sounds that display his considerable artistic versatility and charisma.
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“Despicable Me 2”
“Fidelio”
Altos: “Earth”
The Varsity Theater Saturday, Oct. 5
Skylight Opera Theatre Friday-Sunday
Oriental Theatre Friday, Oct. 4
In honor of family weekend, this sequel to one of the best-loved animated series in recent years is playing on campus. “Despicable Me 2” is great for your little sibs of any age. Or, you know, for college students by themselves who just really love heart-warming animation. There’s no shame in seeing this family film sans family, though. The minons are just so hilarious, the kids are just so cute and Steve Carrell’s accent as Gru is just so perfect.
Opera cliché says that when the curtain rises, a women should appear in a flowing gown and horns. But rather than the regular Viking-attired greeting, the audience at the Skylight Music Theatre’s production the classic opera is greeted by a woman decked in a bright sari. This production of Beethoven’s famous tale of disguise and rescue adds a creative Bollywood twist to this powerful and moving opera about love, revenge, justice and a drive for freedom.
The Centerpiece Film of this year’s Milwaukee Film Festival gives you both a classic film and a concert from some of Milwaukee’s best musicians. Altos, a dark, 18-piece orchestra, will perform alongside a screening of Aleksandr Dovzhenko’s silent Russian cinema classic, Earth (Zemlya). The group’s ominous music promises to bring out the film’s darker themes of death and rebirth amidst the backdrop of a 1930s Soviet Republic.
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Looming graduation sparks reflection
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Attempt to change drinking culture may lend to low reports see? less alcohol!
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Our view: Trying to portray a more responsible drinking culture could contribute to lower alcohol referrals. Marquette has long held the reputation as a Catholic school with a strong alcohol culture. Yet, over the past two decades, the university has ardently tried to change its perception as a “Catholic party school,” a reputation that went viral when Playboy named Marquette the best Catholic party school of 2010. And, how could it not hold that reputation being in Milwaukee, a city where 26.3 percent of residents admitted to binge drinking in 2011 according to the Centers for Disease Control – taking its place as the city with the fourth-highest binge drinking rate in the United States. According to an article in the Marquette Journal from last year, the university rejuvenated the campus’ surrounding neighborhood through its Campus Circle program in the ‘90s, tearing down many of the bars that dotted campus in the process. This effort continues today with a recently updated alcohol policy, a campuswide anti-drinking campaign and annual reports about student safety and wellness available to the public. Tuesday, the Department of Public Safety released its 2013 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report showed a substantial decrease in the number of alcohol disciplinary referrals on campus from last year — more than 250 less. While there could be many factors that contributed to this decrease, the updated alcohol policy being one of them, it is impossible to know whether fewer students are drinking or if students are just getting better at not getting caught. Underage students have likely learned that the less time they spend actually consuming alcohol, the less likely they are to get caught. Therefore, taking shots of liquor in the 20 minutes prior to going out becomes the norm instead of sitting down and enjoying the company of friends over a few hours and a few beers. While this mentality may be immature, it is not one that will change with any anti-drinking campaign. Moreover, it is possible that RAs are more lenient with
citations to avoid heavily fining their residents on a regular basis. To combat this, the university should more overtly focus on responsible consumption in campaigns which seek to change the campus drinking culture. The latest anti-drinking campaigns have focused not on valuing Marquette’s drinking culture by drinking safely, but on encouraging students to shy away from alcohol. The posters around campus that state “Nearly three out of four Marquette students consume alcohol less than once a week, if at all,” serve as just one example of the university’s anti-drinking campaign. Furthermore, the poster states “We are Marquette. Who are you?” This creates an “us” and “them” mentality that tries to alienate students who choose to drink, responsibly or not. Another poster with a picture of an iPhone states, “Nearly half of students on-campus feel pressure to drink. Are you sending the right message?” While students should never feel pressured into drinking, and the university is right to convey this message and should continue to do so, the university’s Prohibition-type attitude toward drinking may not actually be helping. Instead, the university should continue to focus on changing the drinking culture on campus. Drinking has long brought people together for reasons more than to just get drunk and party. In fact, in most countries drinking responsibly still serves a greater purpose, albeit in more manageable quantities. Yet, the numbers from the Security and Fire Safety Report don’t lie. Fewer students have had run-ins with university officials on campus and this is a positive trend. Students don’t want to get caught, and university officials want to promote low numbers. The revised alcohol policy, as well as the administration’s efforts to change the perception of drinking culture on campus, could contribute to the lower numbers of reported alcoholrelated incidents. Perhaps the focus shouldn’t be the numbers, but rather the unquantifiable drinking culture and rich drinking history that Marquette and Milwaukee are known for.
Helen Hillis A recent combination of post graduation plan freak-outs and a plethora of Thought Catalog “20 Things Every 20-Something Should Know” articles have led to an unwelcome amount of advice in my life. No matter how hard they try, my friends, family and advisers have yet to successfully give me peace of mind. Still a first semester senior without a job lined up for May, I’m in no position to tell freshman year Helen what to do to prepare for postgraduate success. However, the past few weeks have given me time to reflect on what experiences during my freshman year were important to getting me to this point and what freshman Helen should have learned to appreciate. Dear naive, baby-faced Helen, First thing’s first, take that lanyard off of your neck. Your jeans have pockets for a reason. Actually, just get rid of the lanyard completely. You look ridiculous. When your floormates ask you to go to dinner, say yes. Even if you have homework, go. Walking in a group of 10 people will identify you as a freshman, but you’re already asking for it with that “Visitation Academy Senior” sweatshirt. These experiences will be ones that you value. You will not only build friendships, but you will learn the importance of balancing relationships and academics. Get off of your phone, look people in the eye. The phone habit is hard to break so you may as well start trying now. Even senior year, you struggle to resist the urge to text during the middle of a conversation. Give it up. Stop complaining about wandering up and down Kilbourn trying to find a party. This is a right of passage. You might find one, you might not. If you do, you will probably pay $5 for an empty keg. But you’ll also be paying $5 for a night of laughable memories. Make those nights about the people you spend them with, not
the basements you spend them in. Don’t eat Real Chili if you have anything important to do in the next 24 hours. Keep dancing; don’t stop doing what you love. Don’t follow the unwritten rule that what makes you happy in high school can’t make you happy in college. Acknowledge what brings you a sense of fulfillment and do that, fearlessly. Let go of the judgments forced on you by other people. Listen to your dance teacher Sean when he tells you to stop caring about what other people think. If you offer yourself to the world, it will take you for who you are. Those who do not accept you are not worth fussing over. The most valuable things you’ll ever learn will be outside of the classroom. That crazy girl four doors down from you in McCormick? The one who keeps doing handstands against the wall and was ordained online to marry people? She will become one of your best friends. She will teach you that friendship is selfless. And her friend with the long hair whose last name you can’t pronounce? She will show you optimism unlike you have ever known. Don’t believe people when they tell you to be the bigger or better person. This implies you are better than someone else and as you will learn, that is false. Instead be the best person you can be. Better yourself, don’t convince yourself that you are better than others. Stop walking so fast. Stop avoiding eye contact with the girl you talked to for 30 minutes at Dogg Haus last Saturday. Smile and wave. Don’t fall into a routine. I know it’s all you’re hoping for because you think it will mean you’re settled, but once you’re in a routine your life becomes ordinary. Make life extraordinary. And most importantly, ignore all of my advice. Because had you known then what you know now, you wouldn’t have learned it all along the way. Xoxo, Helen P.S. When Ben offers to teach you the rules of football and subsequently makes you a Packers fan, embrace it. They’re winning the Super Bowl in a few months. 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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Future of health care can’t escape history behind it
Eric Oliver
This is the first of a three-part series on the Affordable Care Act Between the shutdown of the U.S. government and the launch of the Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges, opinions about the act and the spin being put on it are rampant and hard to ignore. At its core, The ACA massively expands health insurance, making it available to more people. It’s going to
provide subsidies to families and individuals who can’t afford coverage, and it is officially making it illegal to deny coverage for preexisting conditions. That said, until I recently read up on the the specifics of the ACA, I didn’t really understand it. This column will be the first in a three part series. What follows will look into how we as a nation got to this point, and why something had to be done with the current system. The next columns will highlight the positives and negatives of the ACA and then a look at the act after its first two weeks. Watching the news this week I saw three main things. First, liberals were praising the ACA and President Obama. Second –and most predominantly – critics of the ACA, namely conservatives, continued to claim that the policy will be ineffective and is massive government overreach. Finally, and unfortunately, in the smallest percentage, unbiased coverage of the ACA describing how it will affect the average American. One thing all three of these had in common was the general consensus that something had to be done. No one, myself included, is happy with how the system worked before the bill passed. Yet, neither side is entirely satisfied with Obama’s legacy legislation. Many Republicans think the act is governmental overreach and many Democrats
don’t think it goes far enough. There are gaping holes and no one seems prepared to fill them. So how did we get here, why does America need the ACA, and why do we need individual mandates? According to an article in Forbes, the earliest traces of the individual mandate came in 1986 with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. That would later be revised by a 1989 proposal by the conservative Heritage Foundation. EMTALA passed as a part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which allows former employees to stay on with their company’s health insurance provider for a limited time. EMTALA basically required hospitals accepting Medicare to treat anyone who came to the emergency room, regardless of their coverage. However, this created an economic problem – the free rider concept. People were abusing the system because they knew hospitals had to treat them regardless of the status of their current insurance coverage. The next step came in 1993 when Bill Clinton proposed a plan that would require employers to provide health care to all employees through a regulated insurance marketplace. This bill didn’t pass, as it was seen as too complex. The Republican party then introduced a counter plan to Clinton’s. The
Health Equity and Access Reform Today Act introduced the universal coverage requirement with a penalty for violating it. It also included an individual mandate and government subsidies. Both bills failed. The next attempt came in 2006 when Mitt Romney successfully enacted an individual insurance mandate and insurance exchange in the state of Massachusetts. His bill was lauded by both parties. In 2007, the Healthy Americans Act was introduced and was received with excitement. Unfortunately, it would stall once it reached committee. The HAA featured an individual mandate and state regulated insurance changes. All of these previous acts laid the groundwork for today’s health care debate and eventually the ACA. The opinions concerning the ACA are vast and plentiful. The act has certain strengths and weaknesses, and next week I will take a more in-depth look at them. The contemporary debate on health care in the United States started back in 1986. It wouldn’t be until 2013 that something passed on a national level. As to how effective it will be, only the future can tell. 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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Gosh utilizing lethal serve
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Junior right side hitter Lindsey Gosh’s serve is a big intimidation factor for the Golden Eagles. “We know the other team is scared of her serve,” said freshman middle hitter Meghan Niemann.
Volleyball junior’s serve is hitting speeds as high as 50 mph By Patrick Leary
patrick.leary@marquette.edu
In a sport where hundreds of points and thousands of shots influence the outcome of a match, the role one individual shot plays seems miniscule. However, when that shot goes careening over the net at more than 50 miles per hour, it changes everything. Such a shot belongs to Marquette junior right side hitter and Oconomowoc native Lindsey Gosh, and it’s part of the reason she can take over a match any time she steps behind the service line. The top spin she generates dips her jump serve over the net towards her intimidated opponents.
“We know that the other team is scared of her serve,” said redshirt freshman middle hitter Meghan Niemann. “They are going to be scared coming in trying to pass her. It’s been great having her back there.” Gosh began jump serving at 17 while a junior at Oconomowoc High School. She said it took her two years to perfect her serve. It wasn’t until the spring of her freshman year in college when she began serving in exhibition matches that she finally got the hang of it. Since then, her serve has steadily improved. Coach Bond Shymansky noticed an increase in the speed of her serve from the mid40s to the low-50s from Gosh’s sophomore year to now. “The mechanic is a lot more consistent for her,” Shymansky said. “When you can be consistent with that technique, then you can bring more and more speed to the serve.” The difference a year has made
for Gosh’s serve appears in her statistics. While her error numbers are slightly up, she is averaging nearly twice as many aces per set as she did last season. “That difference is that split second that keeps them from adjusting,” Shymansky said. “When you add the fact that she’s left-handed to it, so the spin is opposite of what people normally anticipate, it’s just a hard ball to pass.” For Gosh, aggression is her greatest weapon from the service line. “My number one goal would have to be being aggressive,” Gosh said. “Making sure I get my toss consistent will allow me to be aggressive as much as I can.” When her errors start adding up, she slightly eases back on her serve to focus on accuracy. However, Gosh said Shymansky’s message to her remains the same. “Whenever I go back to serve in a match, he always says, ‘Give me 50, Gosh,’” she said. “That means being able to serve it 50
miles per hour. Those are my instructions from him.” Shymansky regards Gosh’s serve as vital to the team’s success because of how it can completely alter the match in either team’s favor. “It’s a game-changer,” Shymansky said. “If it does what it’s supposed to do, it totally shifts the momentum and feel or flow of the game. It can work either way for us.” Against archrival WisconsinMilwaukee on Sept. 22, Gosh powered Marquette to a blowout victory. She recorded a careerhigh six aces. At one point, she completely demoralized the Panthers with a five-serve run that allowed Marquette to run away with the second set. “Having someone like (Gosh), with a tough serve, helps to relieve pressure off of our defense,” senior libero Elizabeth Koberstein said. “If they’re not passing very well, we can set up our defense more easily.”
When asked what one word best describes Gosh’s serve, both Koberstein and Gosh answered the same way. “The first word that comes to mind is dynamic,” Koberstein said. “It just does a lot for us. I think about my serve and I would say ‘consistent,’ because that’s my goal. Her serve, the goal is to be dynamic and do something for us rather than just be in and to a spot.” The accuracy and speed of Gosh’s dynamic serve will be crucial if Marquette plans on winning the Big East and making a deep NCAA Tournament run. Niemann is confident Gosh’s serve will do its part. “It is deadly what she can do to other teams,” Niemann said. “I can see their faces, and they have a different look on their face when she’s back there serving. Any time you get a team doubting their abilities, that’s a good place for us to be in.”
Men’s Golf hit rough patch at Badger Invitational Klongland, Nelson shoot 214, lead MU to a 12th place finish By Trey Killian
robert.killian@marquette.edu
The Marquette golf team had a tough time closing out rounds at the Badger Invitational, finishing 12th in the field of 14 teams.
Windy conditions, with gusts around 20 miles per hour, added to the Golden Eagles’ struggles as they amassed a total score of 901, just one stroke below tournament host and in-state rival Wisconsin. Freshman Henry Klongland and sophomore Nick Nelson led Marquette, finishing in a tie for 24th place on the individual leaderboard. Both played two solid rounds each, but had
one round get away from them. Klongland shot a 72 in the first round and followed it up with a 73, but faltered in the final round with a 79. Nelson sandwiched a second-round 78 between scores of 73 in the first and third rounds. Sophomore Zach Gaugert matched Klongland and Nelson’s score, but competed as an individual. Redshirt sophomore CJ Swift
finished third for the Golden Eagles in a tie for 44th place, despite having the team’s best start. After a 71 in the first round, he shot a 78 in the second and finished with a 79. Twentieth-ranked South Carolina dominated the event, concluding with a full 24-stroke lead over Kansas, the runnerup. South Carolina junior Caleb Sturgeon and sophomore Matthew NeSmith finished first
and second on the individual board, respectively. The Golden Eagles have an opportunity to put the rough outing behind them as this weekend they host the Erin Hills Intercollegiate. This weekend Marquette will get another shot against top-tier competition as former NCAA champions No. 30 Oklahoma and No. 3 UCLA will be amongst the field.
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Men’s soccer shutout by the Badgers Inability to create quality scoring chances hurt MU By Andrew Dawson
andrew.dawson@marquette.edu
On a night where neither team could find a rhythm, Wisconsin-Madison came out on top and defeated the Marquette men’s soccer team 1-0, ending the Golden Eagles’ two-game win streak. The Badgers has not been kind to the Golden Eagles for a while. Wisconsin extended its unbeaten streak at McClinon Field against the Golden Eagles to 14 games. A battle of contrasting styles had both teams on their struggling to produce all night and the defenses allowed little to no room to work or create chances. Only 18 scoring chances arose
in the match and only four were on cage. Marquette was never in the driver’s seat, as few chances and fewer shots led to no results. The Badgers, who also had few chances, threatened in the first half despite no shots on goal. The match was scoreless at intermission. The offense showed up early in the second half briefly, but Wisconsin responded with a flurry of its own. In the 55th minute, Wisconsin had a chance on the doorstep, but forward Nick Janus popped it over the bar and a corner kick a few minutes later was headed just wide. Wisconsin, despite quality opportunities was unable to put the ball on net and had no shots on goal for the majority of the game. Their first shot on goal came in the 71st minute as a ball was crossed in. Janus broke free from his defender, put a head on it, and it sailed into the
net from a few yards out. “They carved out one very good opportunity, which they took,” coach Louis Bennett said of the goal. “It was a very opportunistic cross and then a header. Lyon had no chance.” Wisconsin’s goal ended up being the only shot on goal for the Badgers and the only goal of the game. The Badgers played back for the remainder of the match and ran out the clock to steal the in-state rivalry game and halt Marquette’s win streak at two. The goal was also the first goal Marquette has surrendered in 291 minutes of play spanning four games. There was never a point where either goalie was truly tested in the attacking third. Most of Marquette’s opportunities came off set pieces, but they either went straight to the keeper or wide. Badger keeper Casey Beyers made three saves
on the night and Lyon had none. “We didn’t do enough to actually get back in the game with a goal,” Bennett said. “We managed to create few opportunities not clean enough opportunities to put the ball in the back of the net.” The only chances for Marquette in the second half came on free kicks. One was headed by redshirt sophomore forward C. Nortey and went straight to the keeper and the other found redshirt sophomore defender Axel Sjoberg who headed it over the bar. This is the second time Marquette has been shutout this season. The first came two weeks ago against Michigan State. Coach Bennett said he hopes to put this game behind them as they face Villanova Saturday. “We’re going take our medicine, pack up, and then we’ll prepare for Villanova,” Bennett said.
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“If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?” Vince Lombardi
MLB playoffs better than ever
Trey Killian The NHL season began Tuesday night with some competitive opening contests. College football and the NFL have been as exciting as ever. But America’s pastime is stealing the spotlight this fall. Baseball fans have been spoiled the last three seasons with more drama in the final weeks of September than a year’s worth of Univision telenovelas. In 2011, the Tampa Bay Rays and St. Louis Cardinals punched postseason tickets in Game 162. In 2012, the first one-game Wild Card rounds took place. And this season, improbable as it seems, the Wild Card got even wilder. Tampa Bay defeated the Texas Rangers Monday in the playin game before the Wild Card game after tying for the second Wild Card spot. Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates won their first playoff game since 1992 to sail into the National League Division Series. And on Wednesday night, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the h Cleveland Indians. Some, including ESPN’s Doug Glanville, have argued that the onegame format is “inconsistent with a game that has been going on for six months with rotations of pitchers and teams playing to win a series of games.” Sometimes, a team’s ace pitcher might not be slated for the seasondeciding matchup or the classic “any given game” mentality leads to an underdog upsetting a presumed favorite. These issues lead critics to believe that a one-game sample size is simply irrational after such a long and arduous regular season. But recently baseball hasn’t been a game won on paper and predictions. It’s been a game of improbable moments and unforeseen intangibles. It’s Dave Roberts’ stolen base sparking the Boston Red Sox’s rally from a 0-3 series deficit to win the 2004 ALCS. It’s David Freese’s rise to stardom for the Cardinals in the 2011 playoffs. Ultimately, it’s the unheralded factors that have made the difference. In this sense, the new Wild Card has fully captured the storied spirit of baseball. The game has been given a level of win-or-die intrigue that rivals college basketball’s March Madness. Also, like March Madness, it’s given more opportunity for the “little men” to shine. The storylines continue this weekend with the beards in Boston adding another chapter to one of the best rivalries in recent years with the Rays. The Oakland A’s hope to avenge last season’s ALDS loss to the imposing Detroit Tigers. The Pirates and Cardinals will decide the “real” NL Central champion, and we’ll see if the Los Angeles Dodgers’ dominating rotation is postseason-ready against the retooled and reloaded Atlanta Braves. This October will be another one to remember, and when the World Series champion is finally crowned the pressure will be on next season to reach new heights of exhilaration. Trey Killian is a senior majoring in journalism from Tampa, Fla. Email him at robert.killian@marquette.edu.
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Bartels learning how to be a leader from seniors Freshman uses speed and ball control to make an impact By Kyle Doubrava
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Liz Bartels was quiet in the box scores for the first nine matches of the Marquette women’s soccer season. The freshman midfielder, however, made her voice heard in the last three games, scoring two goals and dishing an assist in what should be a memorable season for the Golden Eagles. Bartels has made a substantial effect on the team in her collegiate infancy, similar to other first-year players on the team who also put in offensive contributions. Coach Markus Roeders is pleased with how Bartels adjusted to Marquette’s playing style, which is noticeably more fastpaced than high school or other pre-collegiate leagues. “She has great vision on the field,” Roeders said. “She’s an attacking type player. She can score goals, provide assists and hold the ball for us. She’s getting better; she’s getting more comfortable. She’s very open minded about her play because she loves to play and she wants to be out on the field.” Hailing from Omaha, Neb., Bartels was a four-year letter winner at Skutt Catholic High School and was appointed captain for three seasons. Last year she set her school scoring record with 31 goals and recorded 17 assists. Bartels scored an emotional goal on the road last week against her hometown college, Creighton, which proved to be the gamewinner. Bartels called it “probably one of her favorite goals.” “It didn’t even feel like I scored,” Bartels said. “When my team came rushing over to me I realized how awesome and exciting it was, seeing all my family and friends screaming and cheering for me.” Due to her relatively small 5-foot-2-inch frame and her swiftness on the pitch, Roeders
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Freshman Liz Bartels scored the game-winning goal against Creighton last weekend. She scored the goal with her freinds and family in attendance.
dubbed Bartels “Mighty Mouse,” a nickname she has embraced. One noticeable strength of Bartels is her knack of keeping the ball under control and making intelligent passes, which, as a freshman, says plenty about her potential. “She isn’t a tall player, so her stride isn’t that long,” Roeders said. “She’s quick, she’s got pace, and she’s terrific on the ball. That is her trade and obviously her strength. She’s playing to her strength, which every player has to do.”
Bartels has stepped up to balance sports, academic and social activities, which has the potential to be difficult for freshmen student-athletes. The upperclassmen players have played a strong role in assisting Bartels and other freshmen with their acclimation. “In the beginning it was so hard and so demanding because I would have to set aside time for school, soccer and rest,” Bartels said. “I feel like I’ve got the hang of it now. The seniors this year are really good to the younger class.” Roeders looks for leadership
qualities in all of his players, no matter what year they are. The seniors this fall have scored half of the team’s goals. Roeders wants Bartels and the rest of the freshman class to look closely at what their elders are doing on and off the pitch so they can become the same role models three years from now. “Everybody has to lead in their own way,” Roeders said. “They do have to lead because they’ll have to lead more as we move forward.” Bartels has been compared to
senior midfielder Taylor Madigan, whose well-rounded play, 60 career points, 10 game-winning goals in 80 games, has made her a threat every match. For now, though, Bartels will continue with her style of play and further develop the team chemistry that is vital for success. “As a recruit, they really stressed family and unity,” Bartels said. “I didn’t think it was as serious until I got here. Everyone supports everyone and everyone is really close with each other.”
Numerous big games in upcoming weekend for MU Women’s Soccer: Marquette vs. St. John’s, Thursday, 7 p.m., Valley Fields Winners of their last four matches, including two Big East road victories, the Golden Eagles return home, where they have been tremendously at ease this season. Marquette sports a 4-0-0 record at Valley Fields this fall and has not lost on home turf in 15 straight matches, dating back to 2011. The Red Storm, however, may have the tools necessary to snap Marquette’s impressive streak. St. John’s is 7-12 overall, including a 3-0 road record. The Golden Eagles will need to closely watch sophomore forward Rachel Daly, who has scored an astounding 13 goals thus far, including five game-winning scores. Marquette’s offensive output has been more varied, with seven multi-goal scorers, but nonetheless, expect this match to be a challenge for both squads. Prediction: Marquette, 3-2
Volleyball: Marquette vs. Georgetown, Friday Oct. 4, 7 p.m. CT, McDonough Arena Marquette’s weekend starts with a match against the bottom-feeder of Big East volleyball, Georgetown. Picked by the coaches to finish dead last in the nine-team conference, the Hoyas went 6-7 in the pre-conference season before dropping their conference opener at Villanova 3-1 last weekend. Georgetown shares a mutual opponent with Marquette this season— Florida. The Gators swept the Hoyas, and Georgetown never scored more than 14 points in any set. Sophomore outside hitter Lauren Saar leads the Hoyas with 3.05 kills per set and junior middle blocker Dani White averages 2.82 kills and .98 blocks per frame. Prediction: Marquette in 3
Men’s Soccer: Marquette vs. Villanova, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m. CT, Villanova Soccer Complex Marquette finishes its threegame road trip against Villanova Saturday. The Wildcats, currently ninth in the Big East at 4-4-1, have not had much success this season. Since surrendering seven goals in the season opener to New Mexico, they have a 1.63, goals against average, despite recording two shutouts. Scoring is also a problem in that they create chances but fail to convert them. Marquette had a similar problem earlier this season but has since corrected it. Saturday’s match will come down to whoever puts away their chances and breaks down the defense. Prediction: Marquette 3-1
Volleyball: Marquette vs. Villanova, Saturday Oct. 5, 6 p.m. CT, Jake Nevin Field House
Women’s Soccer: Marquette at Xavier, Sunday Oct. 6, 12 p.m. CT, Xavier Soccer Complex
Less than 24 hours after playing in Washington, Marquette embarks on its third of four consecutive Big East road matches against Villanova. The Wildcats finished the pre-conference season 8-5 and won their own tournament, the Villanova Classic, with an unbeaten 3-0 record. They are a perfect 5-0 at home this season, with their last win coming against Georgetown in four sets. Sophomore outside hitter Lauren Carpenter leads the team with a stellar 3.55 kills per set average and senior libero Mariah Henley captains the defense with 5.20 digs per set. The quick turnaround and a better overall roster should make ‘Nova a stiffer test for Marquette than Georgetown.
A new member of the Big East, Xavier arrives from the Atlantic 10, where it spent the last 18 years. The Musketeers may not be prepared for the competitive nature of the Big East just yet. In its first two conference matches, Xavier has lost by a combined score of 9-1, including a 7-1 punishing defeat against nationally ranked Georgetown. Although both of those contests were away, the Musketeers could put up a fight against the Golden Eagles at home, where they stand 4-0. Marquette simply has too many weapons for Xavier to handle, and the Golden Eagles will strike early to put the match out of reach.
Prediction: Marquette in 4
Prediction: Marquette, 3-1