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Marquette community responds Masks at the game? to Waukesha parade tragedy Local holiday parade turns deadly after SUV barrels through crowd

By Julia Abuzzahab

julianna.abuzzahab@marquette.edu

An SUV drove directly into the Waukesha County Christmas Parade Nov. 21, killing six people and injuring 62. The youngest victim was only eight years old.

Two days later on Nov. 23, the driver of the SUV, Darrell E. Brooks, 39, was charged with five counts of first-degree intentional homicide.

If convicted, Brooks will face life in prison for all charges. His bail was also set at $5 million due to him being considered a flight risk by the judge.

Prosecutors are also considering adding a sixth homicide charge after a child was confirmed dead Nov. 23.

However, this isn’t Brooks’ first time in trouble with law enforcement.

Brooks is a registered sex offender in the state of Nevada and had an active warrant out for his arrest in the same state as well.

Attending the parade for the first time after moving to Waukesha this past summer, Kaylee Staral, a junior in the College of Communication, was watching with her

mom a n d step-father.

At first, the parade started out like any Christmas parade, Staral said. She noted many children and families with folding chairs and blankets.

Around 4:35 p.m., Staral said

she heard people begin to scream.

“So my first thought was, ‘maybe it’s Santa Claus, right?’

Because Santa comes usually at the end of the holiday parade,”

Staral said. “But then the next thing you see is … this red SUV barreling down the middle of the street.”

Staral said the vehicle was driving through the parade at around 30 miles per hour, and said the SUV “didn’t stop,” despite the driver hitting people going through the middle of the street causing “complete terror (and) panic.”

After hearing shots being fired, Staral and the rest of her family fled from the parade into a nearby store and eventually back to their car.

“I remember there was a guy next to a girl that had been hit and he picked her up and carried her into one of those stores too,” Staral said.

Noticing people who knew how to perform CPR and others dialing 911, Staral said the first thing that came to her head was wondering what she could do to help.

“I don’t know CPR. Everyone See PARADE page 2

Law professors offer insight on Rittenhouse trial Self-defense at center of discussions surrounding case

By Bailey Striepling

bailey.striepling@marquette.edu

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it was going to happen somewhere, it was just a question of where.”

In Kenosha, Wisconsin Aug. 25, 2020, during a protest See TRIAL page 2

By Bailey Striepling

bailey.striepling@marquette.edu

Marquette basketball fans are required to wear masks at women’s basketball games but not at men’s games due to differing mask policies at the Al McGuire Center and Fiserv Forum.

In the Al McGuire Center, masks are required for those in the stands due to the university’s indoor mask requirement.

Marquette announced Aug. 16 that in continued alignment with the Milwaukee Health Department’s indoor mask guidance, and in response to Milwaukee’s “extreme transmission” status for COVID-19, it would be requiring all students, faculty, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask when in shared or public indoor spaces on campus starting Aug. 17.

However, in Fiserv Forum, masks are strongly encouraged for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, in public, indoor settings but they are not required.

Some people feel that the differing mask policies for men’s games versus women’s games is unfair.

“I understand that we wear masks at women’s games because it’s at the Al, on campus, whereas Fiserv isn’t. But I don’t think it is fair that there is that separation,” Elizabeth Jonas, a junior in the College of Nursing, said. “If we have to wear them at one, we should have to wear them at the other.”

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against police brutality following the Jacob Blake shooting, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse from Antioch, Illinois fatally shot two men and wounded a third.

The trial began Nov. 1, 2021 and Rittenhouse was acquitted of all five charges Nov. 19, 2021.

Rittenhouse was charged with six criminal charges including first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide and first-degree reckless endangerment. The misdemeanor gun possession charge was dismissed after defense lawyers argued that Rittenhouse did not violate the Wisconsin state statute due to his age and the length of the barrel of his semiautomatic rifle.

“The criminal law is a human system and humans are not perfect creatures in any stretch of the imagination so we get flawed results sometimes or results we don’t like for various reasons,” Oldfather said.

The jury spent roughly 27

hours across three and a half days of deliberation before pronouncing Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts. The jury was also asked to consider lesser versions of several counts, but they ultimately didn’t.

“In this case, it’s impossible to tell whether the jury ruled against the prosecution on technical or legal grounds or whether the jurors were trying to signal some affirmative support or approval of Mr. Rittenhouse’s actions,” Michael O’Hear, professor of law at Marquette University, said.

Rittenhouse’s trial divided the American public over topics such as gun rights and violence at racial justice protests.

On one side, many Republicans believed this trial to be a second amendment victory, while many Democrats believed it to be a miscarriage of justice.

“There were people on both sides who saw the case in very political terms,” O’Hear said.

At the center of the trial was the question of whether Ritten-

house was reasonable in his belief that shooting the three men was an act of self-defense.

Under Wisconsin legislation, statute 939.48, “The actor may not intentionally use force which is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm unless the actor reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself.”

“He actually believed that he was in fear for his life, and he testified to that,” Daniel Blinka, professor of law at Marquette University, said.

“When that happens, the prosecution has the burden of negating self-defense beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Wisconsin’s self-defense law allows a person to claim selfdefense if the incident meets these five elements of selfdefense: the use of force must be proportionate to the force employed by the aggressor, the use of self-defense is limited to imminent harm, the person’s

assessment of whether he is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury must be reasonable, a first aggressor cannot benefit from a self-defense justification and a person has a duty to retreat before using deadly force, according to the same self-defense statute.

The night of the Kenosha protest was documented through pictures and videos which gave the jury insight into the events from that night.

“From a legal standpoint, it was somewhat unusual in that there was a tremendous amount of video evidence so people could see very clearly what was happening when these shootings occurred,” O’Hear said.

Though prosecutors argued that Rittenhouse was responsible for creating those situations, Blinka said that the prosecution still struggled to prove Rittenhouse did not act in self-defense.

“When there are competing interpretations of the facts, it’s not surprising that the prosecu-

tion lost,” O’Hear said.

In a recent case in Georgia, three men chased down and killed Ahmaud Arbery while he was on a run Feb. 23, 2020 with the intention of making a citizen’s arrest after believing he was involved in a break-in in the neighborhood.

The men claimed they acted in self-defense, like Rittenhouse, however the three men were found guilty on multiple murder counts, as well as charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment.

The verdicts in favor of Rittenhouse and against the three men accused of killing Arbery have contributed to conversations regarding both vigilantism and self-defense laws in America.

“If anybody is looking for an explanation as to why there was an acquittal, it’s nothing to do with race or gender. It has to do with how we have applied our law of self-defense,” Blinka said.

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Photo by Kaylee Staral kaylee.staral@marquette.edu

Members of the Waukesha community gathered downtown for the annual holiday parade. A vigil was held in Cutler Park Nov. 22 for victims of the tragedy

else is calling 911 … so I whipped out my phone and I just started tweeting what was happening …

I kind of put on the reporter cap a little bit,” Staral said.

Staral is currently a business reporting intern at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The tragedy also affected those who weren’t attending the parade.

Courtney Zanon, a sophomore

in the College of Engineering, is from Waukesha and personally knew several people who were attending the parade.

“I opened Instagram at one point that evening and saw that some friends I went to high school with had posted about it,” Zanon said in an email. “I immediately turned on the news and then was filled in on what happened.”

Zanon said she was “horrified” after discovering what occurred and that it took herself a bit to realize what really happened.

Pointing out that although Waukesha is not a small town, both Staral and Zanon agreed the town is a close community.

“Everyone kind of knew someone or knew someone who knew someone who was impacted,” Zanon said in an email. “I spent a lot

of time pouring over social media and news articles to see if any of the victims’ names were released and if so if I recognized any of them.”

Considering herself lucky, Zanon said everybody that she knew was “alright.”

After returning to Waukesha for Thanksgiving break, Zanon said that the community came together despite the tragedy that occurred.

“Though the community will still be healing for a while to come, the people who live here have been working to help and support each other, and it’s really amazing to see,” Zanon said in an email.

In remembrance of the tragedy, Waukesha residents hosted a candle vigil in Cutler Park Nov. 22 to honor the victims.

Staral attended the vigil on an assignment with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and said there were at least 100 people there.

“I think the vigil was a good start to kind of help people process and grieve and whatnot,” Staral said.

Marquette University also sent a message to the community to keep the tragedy and victims in their prayers.

“The Marquette University community is praying for the victims and all those affected by the tragedy … We know there are many students, faculty, staff and alumni who are from and live in Waukesha, and the Marquette family offers our support during this sad time,” the university said in a statement.

Staral said that her heart goes out to everyone affected by the tragedy in Waukesha.

“I’m so grateful that my family and I were safe, but you think about all the people whose lives suddenly changed— how Thanksgiving probably looked a lot different for some people,” Staral said.

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Executive Director of Marquette Wire Aimee Galaszewski Managing Editor of Marquette Tribune Benjamin Wells NEWS News Editor Megan Woolard Assistant Editors Julia Abuzzahab, Connor Baldwin Reporters TJ Dysart, Bailey Striepling, Hannah Hernandez, Phoebe Goebel, Clara Lebron PROJECTS Projects Editor Lelah Byron Reporters Christina Espinoza, Maria Crenshaw ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Arts & Entertainment Editor Randi Haseman Assistant Editors Kim Cook, Rashad Alexander Reporter Izzy Fonfara-Drewel OPINIONS Executive Opinions Editor Alexandra Garner Assistant Opinions Editor Hope Moses Columnists Grace Cady, Laura Niezgoda, Krisha Patel SPORTS Executive Sports Editor John Leuzzi Assistant Editors Sam Arco, Jackson Gross Reporters Kelly Reilly, Matthew Valente, Ava Mares, Johnnie Brooker, Ben Schultz, Hannah Freireich COPY Copy Chief Eleanor McCaughey Copy Editors Alex Wagner, Jack Connelly, Emily Reinhardt, Bailey Striepling

only encourage them.

“Personally, I don’t think it’s fair,” Eibar Robledo, a sophomore in the College of Business Administration, said. “I feel that their policy for enforcing masks in one place versus the other isn’t based on much reasoning.”

Several fans are unsure of their safety without a mask policy in place at Fiserv Forum.

“Honestly, I’m tied up on how I feel. I enjoy not having to wear a mask, as it feels a little more normal and reminds me of the basketball experience I had freshman year,” Jonas said. “But I also feel wrong, as COVID-19 is still extremely prevalent, and I wear my mask in other public places

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Masks are not required at Fiserv Forum durring Marquette Men’s basketball games. Students have said they still feel safe.

regardless of a mask mandate or not.”

In the absence of a mask requirement, some fans still choose to wear their mask in Fiserv Forum to feel safe.

“I personally have been wearing my mask at Fiserv,” Amy Baudhuin, a junior in the College of Communication, said.

Marquette University’s COVID-19 alert level is moderate, as of Nov. 29, with 30 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days and eight in the last seven days.

“Men’s games are more populated, and if there’s a higher chance of getting COVID-19, it would be at a men’s game,”

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Jonas said.

Fiserv Forum has invested in new housekeeping equipment and training to ensure fans’ safety and has also implemented resources such as all-digital ticketing, contactless payment, hand sanitizer stations and sealed packaging for all food items along with new safety procedures.

After consultation with the City of Milwaukee’s Health Department, both Fiserv Forum and the Al McGuire Center no longer have a capacity limit. Fiserv Forum’s full capacity is 17,341 people while the Al McGuire Center’s full capacity is 3,700 people.

“I think that the mask policy should be equally enforced for

MUPD REPORTS November 29thA non-Marquette resident strangled a Marquette student on the 500 block of North 20th Street. The strangler was taken into custody and brought to the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility.

November 24thA non-Marquette resident reported being robbed in the 1600 block of West Wells Street. After looking into it MUPD found there was no incident. The subject was cited for obstructing officers.

An unknown subject entered a Marquette employee’s vehicle on the 700 block of North 16th Street.

Marquette student victim reported being sexually assaulted by a Marquette student at a MU owned building on the 900 block of West Wisconsin Avenue.

men’s and women’s basketball events to ensure everyone’s safety, especially considering the volume of people that attend the games,” Baudhuin said.

Since Nov. 1, there have been 4,823 positive COVID-19 cases in the City of Milwaukee, with a 7.5% positivity rate. As of Nov. 29, Milwaukee still has an “extreme transmission” status.

“I definitely feel that the policy enacting masks in one place versus the other should be revisited and heavily considered given the situations at hand,” Robledo said.

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Campus reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse verdict

Marquette student political groups speak on trial

By Clara Lebron

clara.lebron@marquette.edu

As the trial deciding the fate of Kyle Rittenhouse comes to an end, Marquette students, being a mere 39 miles and less than an hour drive away from Kenosha, Wisconsin, where the trial took place, present their thoughts on the verdict and the workings of the legal system.

Rittenhouse came to Kenosha Aug. 25 of 2020 from his home in Antioch, Illinois with a loaded AR15 style rifle, claiming to be present to defend businesses from Black Lives Matter protestors after the shooting of Jacob Blake.

While in Kenosha, Rittenhouse fatally shot two people and wounded a third.

Fast-forward to November of this year, Rittenhouse has been acquitted of all charges, which included firstdegree reckless homicide, first-degree recklessly endangering safety, first-degree intentional homicide and possession of a weapon under the age of 18.

Marquette has released a statement on the issue, stating that the institution “acknowledges the jury’s not guilty findings in the state’s case against Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha, and also recognizes that this decision is painful to some members of our community.”

Although the jury came to a conclusion on Rittenhouse’s charges, and Marquette released a statement on the matter, Marquette’s campus rings with many different beliefs and opinions on what should have been done.

From debates regarding selfdefense and vigilantism to worries about racial equity in the justice sys-

tem and gun control, there are several concerns the case has presented for students on campus.

“Yes I am satisfied with (the verdict),” Olman Chaheine, a board member for the Young Republicans and a sophomore in the College of Business Administration, said in an email.

Chaheine said that he believes that Rittenhouse was acting in selfdefense and that any verdict that insinuated otherwise would be unfair.

“I think the verdict is an example of how justice can still prevail. From what I can gather regarding the case, I think the jury made the right decision of a not guilty verdict,” Chaheine said in an email.

However, other students seemed to take issue with aspects of the trial.

“While I have to stand by the ruling of the jury, I think this case poses a greater concern about normalizing vigilante behavior when we have a police force fully capable of pro-

The trial was held at the Kenosha county courthouse Photos by Vanessa Rivera vanessa.rivera@marquette.edu

tecting us. Stopping crime in America should never be the responsibility of some 17-year-old kid,” Robert Miller, former chair for the Marquette College Democrats and junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said in an email.

Miller said that the case could inspire dangerous ideas in American youths.

“We should not be incentivizing this behavior in any way, shape, or form; nor do I want this case to send an inspirational message to other teenagers to see that his actions were righteous. Rittenhouse is no hero by any means. Those who serve our law enforcement or military are what we should be calling heroes,” Miller said in an email.

Race was also a factor in the understanding of the case for many students.

“I think it’s embarrassing but not surprising, the justice system gets

away with things like this all the time when it comes to white people, and to be completely honest I expected him to get away home free because of him being white. Everyone knows that if he was a person of color, there wouldn’t be any opinion aside from the fact that he’d be labeled a murderer,” Natavia Jackson, a firstyear in the College of Arts and & Sciences, said.

While Rittenhouse’s racial identity has been disputed, he is white-passing. Different Wisconsin state court records have listed his race as both Hispanic and Caucasian.

“The whole issue would never have happened if Rittenhouse decided to stay home during the night of unrest. I absolutely take no issue with him cleaning up graffiti during the day, but we need to let our law enforcement do their jobs,” Miller said.

COVID-19 cases on the rise as of recent Campus leaders encourage Marquette to follow policies

By TJ Dysart

theodore.dysart@marquette.edu

It has been 20 months since students packed their bags and were forced to go back home as a new infectious virus known as SARSCOV-2 took a slow and progressive toll on colleges and communities across the United States.

“For a few days after the school announced we would have an extended spring break, I thought we’d still come back to finish the semester,” Margaret Anagnostopoulos, a junior in the College of Nursing, said. “After hearing about all the other schools closing down I figured Marquette would do the same.”

Since the COVID-19 virus was declared a global pandemic, Marquette, along with other universities across the country, are still mak-

ing adjustments to battle against COVID-19. However, the effects of COVID-19 this year have been described as “less tolling” than last year.

“Compared to last year, our cases on campus are significantly lower,” Keli Wollmer, executive director & physician assistant at the Marquette University Medical Clinic, said. “This is due to our robust COVID-19 mitigation strategies. The indoor mask mandate coupled with high vaccination rates have been particularly helpful in decreasing the transmission of COVID-19 and number of cases on campus.”

In Milwaukee, Nov. 30, 2020 the seven day average of COVID-19 cases was 884 cases. Nov. 29, 2021 the seven day average of COVID-19 cases was 342. With the numbers decreasing, some still argue that life may still not be what it once was for a while.

“I feel like it’s getting back to normal,” Izzy Ward, a first-year in the College of Communicatio, said. “But we haven’t gotten fully back (to normal) yet in the sense of

the fact that lots of people are still scared of the virus and there are still things like traveling that I don’t think will ever go back to how they were before.”

Currently, airports and airlines are required to follow and enforce federal mask mandates. Even with high vaccination rates and some states dropping local mask mandates, the federal mask mandate still requires compliance in federal locations. This includes public transportation.

As the winter season approaches, along with flu season, some students have mentioned that they have noticed themselves or their peers becoming more frequently sick.

“I definitely feel like I have been getting sick more often,” Athanasia Moshovitis, a first-year student in the College of Education, said.

“I haven’t gotten COVID, but I think stuff like colds and coughs have been spreading really easily in the dorms.”

While some have noted that COVID-19 is still affecting cam-

pus initiatives, medical professionals on campus have noted that the community’s willingness to follow guidelines has been at the forefront of Marquette operations running as normal as possible.

However, these same professionals have mentioned that while it may be easy to get comfortable because of the campus’ 91% vaccination rate, the campus community cannot let their guard down.

“Overall, I think students have been following the guidelines.

There is always room for improvement and I think there is COVID fatigue, not just on campus but in the greater community. Now is not the time to let our guard down and we encourage all students to continue to help mitigate transmission on campus and in the greater communities in which we are present,” Wollmer said.

COVID fatigue is the tendency to relax mask wearing and protocols as one eases into an environment.

Even though some have mentioned that for the most part Mar-

quette students have been following the guidelines, some have stated that the city of Milwaukee should tighten up on their restrictions and that they are inconsistent with the rules on campus.

At the Al McGuire Center, where women’s basketball, volleyball and many other sports are played, masks are required. However, at Fiserv Forum, where the men’s basketball team plays, masks are not required due to the fact that Fiserv Forum is an off-campus facility.

As the Marquette community prepares for the beginning of the second semester, Marquette medical professionals have stressed that it is important that students continue to follow the guidelines and recommendations to continue to keep the university running as normally as possible.

Students can learn more about the COVID-19 pandemic and Marquette’s responses to COVID-19 by visiting the Marquette Medical Clinic website.

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Minority students find comfort in campus groups Cultural student organizations create a sense of community

By Hannah Hernandez

hannah.hernandez@marquette.edu

Student organizations work to build community and create an environment where students feel supported and culturally represented.

President of the Chinese Culture and Charity Club, Matthew Trecek, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said that they want American and Chinese international students on campus to engage with one another.

“The purpose of the Chinese Culture and Charity Club is to expand the exposure and reach of Chinese culture on campus at Marquette and into the greater Milwaukee community,” Trecek said.

As the co-president of the Latin American Student Organization, Giselle Martinez, a senior in the College of Engineering, said that LASO cultivates a community that serves as a social network and support system. Martinez also said that LASO celebrates and encourages the growth of Latin American culture in the Marquette community.

“Being a college student, I think a lot of people can agree that finding your community on campus is important to feeling a sense of belonging. For me, it has always been important to create an environment where students can get to know others and recognize that we are all in the same boat and experience similar struggles,” Martinez said.

Vraj Patel, a junior in the College of Health Sciences, is the co-president of the Indian Student Association.

Patel said that the ISA wants to create a social network that builds relationships and displays Indian heritage and culture for its members.

“We aim to build this social network through the events we host. This builds a sense of community within the club. We have already extended this community by reaching out to other cultural student organizations,” Patel said.

Trecek said that building a community brings people together and creates a safe, inclusive environment.

“We’re not only Marquette students, but we are also a group that cares about a common interest: that being a dedication to the spread of Chinese culture around campus. Building community is also important because it can make

individuals feel safe, understood and represented at a big school like Marquette,” Trecek said.

The Chinese Culture and Charity Club works alongside the Chinese Students and Scholars Association to host an event to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Trecek said that the club hosts events like this not only for Chinese students, but also for those who are interested in Chinese culture.

“This event usually attracts hundreds of students. They come for the food, but they stay for the cultural presentations, discussions with Chinese students, and impactful stories from Chinese and Americans alike,” Trecek said.

Outside of the Lunar New Year event, the Chinese Culture and Charity Club hosts bi-weekly events. One of the events is the Chinese program social mixers, which is in conjunction with the department of languages, literatures and cultures.

Martinez said that the Latin American Student Organization stresses the importance of participating in social activities.

“Another way we work on building community is to collaborate with other organizations on campus. We recognize that members are involved in many ways on campus and thus make it a point, as an organization, to connect and build strong relationships with student organizations,” Martinez said.

LASO has partnered with sororities and fraternities to host events such as Fiesta de Noche and Día de Los Muertos.

The Indian Student Association welcomes all students to its events, Patel said, to encourage integration despite cultural differences.

“Our goal is to build a community with all Marquette students by hosting events that are open to everybody on campus where we can create a melting pot of cultures and accept each other despite our different backgrounds,” Patel said.

The Indian Student Association partnered with Late Night Marquette to host Diwali Night Nov. 16. Next semester, they will host their annual Holi celebration and their cultural show. Holi is a celebration marking the beginning of spring. Through these events, the Indian Student Association hopes to strengthen the bonds of the Marquette community, Patel said.

“As an organization of mostly minority students, we make it our mission to represent the underrepresented and allow everybody’s voices to be heard,” Patel said.

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Cutting hair for a cause “Bald a Beta” raises over $1,000 for No Shave November

By Rashad Alexander

rashad.alexander@marquette.edu

November means it’s time for “No Shave November,” where people are encouraged to embrace their hair and let it grow for the month. But for the Marquette Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, they’re doing the opposite, and for a good cause.

Nov. 19, the Betas held their annual “Bald a Beta” event at the Alumni Memorial Union. Every November, the group asks people to donate money in the name of the brother that they want to see get their head shaved bald. The member who raises the most money in their name goes bald. Then, all the money donated will go to the winning brother’s charity of choice.

The Betas, a predominantly Latino fraternity, follow four pillars: community service, scholarship, cultural awareness and brotherhood.

For Izaac Mendoza, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences and the recruitment chair and co-vice president, the pillars are always a major focus with their events.

“We like to base our events off of those to show why we hold values to such things,” Mendoza said.

“This is community service because we’re giving back to charity. It’s little things like that that can go a very long way.”

This year’s Bald a Beta event raised $1,694.71. The competition of who was going bald got very close, with the difference between the two Betas who raised the most money, Carlos Nunez and Luis Navarrete, being $27. In the end, Nunez, a junior in the College of Communication, as well as the marketing chair for the fraternity, came out on top with $768 donated next to his name.

“Going into it, I knew that I had a big target on my back. It was cool to see alums and other students pitch in to see me go bald,” Nunez said. “Unfortunately, it kind of sucks for me to lose my hair, but it’s all for a good cause anyway.”

Carlos Nunez has his head shaved during the ‘Bald a Beta’ event.

Photo by Collin Nawrocki collin.nawrocki@marquette.edu

Nunez said that the charity he will donate the money toward “No Shave November,” an organization that helps fight those battling prostate cancer and help other learn about it.

He believes that organizations like the one he is donating to are important because they educate men about their bodies.

“Prostate cancer is a thing that men don’t really talk about. Our fraternity tries to bring light to things that men aren’t really supposed to be talking about, whether it would be toxic masculinity. It was just cool to bring awareness to something that’s not really thought of,” Nunez said.

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.

Despite his mixed feelings of having to shave his head, Nunez knows just how to deal with it while he waits for his hair to grow back.

“I already wear fitteds (hats) with side patches, so that’s already a plus. So hopefully they still fit with my poofy hair being gone. But I am gonna be rocking a durag for the first few days, just to make sure no one can see the tight skin,” Nunez said.

Bald a Beta is usually the last event the Betas hold during the fall semester before finals and winter break begins. Edgar Mellin, a senior

in the College of Business Administration and the president of the Betas, said they are wasting no time getting prepared for next semester’s events.

“For sure next semester, we’re probably gonna start it off with a dance with another organization, maybe Paso a Paso, it’s in the works,” Mellin said.

Mellin has been president of the fraternity for two years and part of the organization since he was a firstyear. And in the time with the Betas, he explains just how much he’s grown.

“I was just always doing me, doing my own thing. But once I joined this organization, it really got me out of the shell and gave me all the traits I need to become a leader. It’s really changed me to be the man I am here,” Mellin said.

As his time with the Betas will soon come to an end, Mellin believes it will be in good hands when he graduates.

“I have complete faith in my brothers. I’m confident that we’ll get events going. The quality of the events will be even better,” Mellin said.

To learn more about future events with the Marquette Betas, check out their Instagram @marquette.betas, as well as their Facebook, Marquette Betas.

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‘Just Brew It: Coffee club’: Bringing students together with Milwaukee based caffeine, food, and vibes Members of campus bond over shared experience in shops

By Megan Woolard

megan.woolard@marquette.edu

Even though the nickname “Brew City” is commonly referred to for Milwaukee’s selections of beer, Just Brew It: Coffee Club allows students to experience the “Brew City” in a new way by connecting students through their love for coffee.

Just Brew It: Coffee Club aims to help Marquette students find what constitutes their perfect cup of coffee.

“I don’t think there is just one thing that makes a good cup of coffee and that is why this club tries a different cafe every time. To try and find the best cup of coffee in the city, however a good barista is really what can make or break the coffee experience,” Cami Ellis, co-president of Just Brew It: Coffee Club and senior in the College of Business Administration, said in an email.

The club brings together students by going to various coffee shops throughout the Milwaukee area. The club acts as a way for students to both connect socially and sample the Milwaukee coffee scene.

“Coffee club is about exploring Milwaukee through the city’s coffee shops. It

Photos from “Just Brew It” @justbrewit on Instagram

Members of ‘Just Brew it: Coffee Club’ travel all around Milwaukee looking for the next caffeine buzz.

gives Marquette students the opportunity to get a feel for Milwaukee’s bus system while getting to know other coffee enthusiasts on campus!,” Francesca Mancini, copresident of Just Brew It: Coffee Club and senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said in an email Just Brew It: Coffee Club was started back in 2018 by thensophomores Maddie Johnson and Laura Russell.

“When I met (Johnson and

Russell) my freshman year, they were so welcoming and excited about coffee and made the adjustment to college so much easier. Every meeting, there were new people and along with Maddie and Laura ‘s friendly faces, I made so many great friendships,” Mancini said in an email.

Since 2018, the club has gone to various Milwaukee coffee shops such as Collectivo, Full of Beans, Pilcrow, Fairgrounds, Likewise, Rochambo Coffee

& Tea House, Press Waffles, Pilcrow Coffee, Canary Coffee Bar and Stone Creek Coffee.

“So far my favorite place we’ve been is Full of Beans Cafe. It was super cute and had great coffee and sandwiches,” Erin Kill, sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences and treasurer for Just Brew It: Coffee Club, said.

For Kill, the key to a perfect cup of coffee is one that has the perfect balance between bitterness and sweetness.

“My favorite cup of coffee is an iced hazelnut latte because they’re pretty hard to mess up, so they’re delicious every time,” Kill said.

However, throughout the club there are differing opinions on what makes the perfect cup of coffee.

“A good cup of coffee for me is one with a light roast or medium roast. I personally love iced coffee,” Victoria Contreras, sophomore in the College of Health Sciences and member of Just Brew It: Coffee Club, said.

For Ellis, her coffee drink of choice would be a cold brew with almond milk, while, Mancini prefers a cup that is smooth and not too bitter, but thinks the company is what makes the coffee.

“That said, the best cups of coffee are ones shared over a conversation. I grew up sitting around cups of coffee and talking with my grandparents and those moments made me really appreciate coffee, regardless of what kind it is,” Mancini said in an email.

In addition to sampling coffee and food from various spots around Milwaukee, Ellis said that the social aspects are her favorite parts of the club.

“I like this club because it brings all different kinds of people from different majors and with different interests together who all share the same appreciation for coffee,” Ellis said in an email.

Contreras joined the club for similar reasons as it brought together both a social element and her love for coffee.

“I joined a coffee club to meet more people and to be able to visit different coffee shops around Milwaukee,” Contreras said.

For many, part of the club’s appeal is that it’s low commitment and is open to anyone across the university who wants to join.

“This clubs allows it’s members so much flexibility.

We encourage our members to bring work to study while at the coffee shop, bring friends to socialize, and get out of their comfort zone by trying fun new coffee drinks. My favorite part is discovering new places around Milwaukee and cultivating coffee (and tea!!) loving friendships among our members,” Mancini said in an email.

Light or dark? Sweet or bitter? Iced or hot? Everyone has their own answer to what makes the perfect cup of coffee.

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Students react to state of campus laundry facilities Concerns arise surounding residence hall washers, dryers

By Julia Abuzzahab

julia.abuzzahab@marquette.edu

As the fall semester comes to a close a rise in concern over campus laundry facilities has become a talking point for many students who live on campus.

Mike Jahner, director of Facilities Management, said Marquette University has paired with WASH Laundry for the campus laundry facilities. Jahner said WASH Laundry is accountable for placing the washers and dryers into the laundry rooms and maintaining them when they are broken and need fixing.

But many residents of Schroeder Hall feel that there are not enough washers and dryers for 660 students and that the laundry room is constantly dirty and not properly taken care of.

Jahner said Facilities Planning and Management checks the laundry facilities daily in each residence hall as well as campusowned apartment buildings and cleans them. Jahner also said that WASH goes weekly to thoroughly clean each machine and ensure the washer gaskets are functioning properly.

Although facilities planning and management said they clean the machines when needed, some students feel that the cleaning is not adequate.

Eleanora Malouf, a sophomore in the College of Business Administration and resident of Schroeder Hall, said she wishes Marquette would find a different company

Some students have expressed their frustrations with the laundry system at their residence halls.

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to purchase and maintain for the washers and dryers.

“If replacing the washers and dryers are not possible, then I think they should be regularly cleaned out to get rid of any odor,” Malouf said in an email.

Schroeder’s washroom has ten washers and dryers each for the entire residence hall, which many students feel is not enough for the number of sophomores the residence hall houses.

Both Eckstein and Wells Tower consist of 10 washers and dryers while Eckstien houses 400 residents while Wells can house up to 472. Together, The Commons residence hall houses almost 1,000 students.

“Our partner [WASH laundry] used a formula based on [the] number of residents and a few other factors to select the proper number of units in each building,” Jahner said. “This formula was

used in each building on campus.”

Jahner said as long as students retrieve their clothing from the machines at the correct time and fill out work orders when they are broken, the formula is supposed to be accurate and the washers/dryers should be open for all students to use.

“It depends on the day, but on a weekday I find there are either washers and dryers open or you have to wait a maximum of ten minutes and that’s if the person takes their clothes out in time,” Malouf said in an email. “On the weekends you definitely can wait up to an hour … I definitely think they should add a couple more, but the one positive thing is the website where you can check before you go to the basement if they are taken or not.”

Every Marquette residence hall and apartment building washroom has a wash alert system which can

be found online. Students can access this website to see which washers and/or dryers are being used and how much time they have left in their cycle.

William Clancy, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, also lives in Schroeder and said the laundry room could definitely be improved.

“It’s always really busy and a lot of the machines are never really clean,” Clancy said in an email. “Sometimes the washers are open when I go down, but otherwise it can take up to 30 minutes especially if people don’t get their clothes.”

Schroeder resident Michael McNee, a sophomore in the College of Communication, also said how it’s annoying when there is a long wait time to use a washer or dryer.

“It usually takes 15-20 minutes for a washer to open up at Schroeder. It is extremely frustrating

the Raynor Library once a year and is comprised of a system of linguistic battles. There is a bracket created that pits participants against each other. Participants are then matched up to battle it out.

These battles take place in the form of reciting different pieces of literature.

“It boils down to a contest between writing fans who choose what they feel like is the best work of their favorite author or other artists and they use quotes to compete versus other people doing the same thing to gain the audience’s favor,” Jose Intriago Suarez, a Ph.D. student in the English department, said in an email.

The matchups are decided by audience polls. Online polls are also made available, and there is an entire team dedicated to keeping track of both the brackets created and voting.

Participants of the Writer Fight

Club attest to its benefits not only for the English department but for participants as well.

“It’s great for developing stage confidence, it is not at all easy to stand there in front of strangers and show a unique side of yourself. But it is a great place to do so because the typical audience is also a fan of writing and literature so they will always support participants,” Intriago said in an email.

Apart from helping out with developing confidence, it also informs participants who might be avid readers on different writers and literary pieces to look into.

“Writer Fight Club is a great way for participants to bond over their passion for writers they love and be introduced to new writers It also gives competitors a chance to practice reading aloud and being comfortable in front of an audience,” Black said.

Although the competition has

taken place for many years, there is some confusion as to when exactly it was established.

“I’m not exactly sure when it started, but probably over 10 years. There have been a couple of hiatuses like last year due to big things. I’ve been at Marquette for almost 3 years and only COVID stopped it last year,” Intriago said in an email.

The tradition has gone through many modifications, such as an online poll being made, and participants being able to make online predictions of the winners of different brackets, and there are talks of making the competition bi-yearly, one competition taking place every semester.

“I actually tried to go this semester, but I was a little busy. However, I think the event is a really good opportunity for anyone that likes to read and anybody that just wants to have fun and perform,”

when all the washers are taken. I do think [that] Schroeder needs more washers,” McNee said in an email.

Clancy, Malouf and McNee previously lived in The Commons, where they expressed that the laundry room never had many issues.

“They [The Commons’ facilities] were a lot nicer and I had no issues with them and never had to wait for a washer or dryer which I assume is because Commons is a newer dorm and they have all new washers and dryers,” Malouf said in an email.

McNee agreed with Malouf and said that The Commons had much nicer facilities due to the laundry room having more washers and dryers and the machines being newer.

“The maintenance at Schroeder is the same as in other buildings.

We are looking into installing some additional fans to help the dryers vent more efficiently (in Abbottsford as well),” Jahner said.

Jahner said each laundry facility was installed differently in each residence hall to adapt to a room that may not have been intended for laundry; therefore, since The Commons is a newer residence hall, Jahner said the laundry room was specifically installed to be used for laundry.

“FP&M has been working with the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Residence Life to respond to items brought to our attention,” Jahner said. “If we have an issue with the machine, we make sure the vendor is aware. If we have an issue with how the machine is being used, we offer that feedback to the student with the concern.”

Mightier than the sword: A writing, fighting group

“Writer Fight Club” lets students battle through literature

By Clara Lebron

clara.lebron@marquette.edu

Unlike the original “Fight Club” film, led by Brad Pitt, Marquette’s Writer Fight Club’s first rule is to have fun.

Writer Fight Club has been a mainstay on campus for a while now.

“Writer Fight Club is a great way for participants to bond over their passion for writers they love — and be introduced to new writers. It also gives competitors a chance to practice reading aloud and being comfortable in front of an audience,” Brittany Pladek, an associate professor in the English department, said.

The competition takes place in

Ethan Evers, a first-year in the College of Communication, said.

The competition, held by the English department, has few restrictions when it comes to what can and cannot be used as a source for contestants.

“This year we had two super interesting entries in Taylor Swift and an anonymous old English poet. For the first, one of the contestants chose to use T-swift lyrics to great effect: it was really fun to see them interact with other participants. The latter contestant used the Gawain poem in old English and through great delivery and animated presence showed an audience a great time,” Intriago said in an email.

In previous years, Ernest Hemmingway, Edgar Allen Poe and even Kanye West have been used as sources for the battles.

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Bayanihan Student Organization hosts fashion show Celebrating the 25th annual “That 70’s Show” runway walk

By Izzy Fonfara Drewel

isabella.fonfaradrewel@marquette.edu

Fashion is a great medium to express yourself without communicating a word.

Humanity has designed ways to share these feelings with the world through the invention of fashion shows.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Bayanihan Student Organization’s Fashion Show. Since it is such a big event, the students wanted a theme to fulfill that; the theme for this year is That 70s Fashion Show.

Michelle Cruz, a sophomore in the College of Health Sciences explained how the theme ties into what music is played and features in a segment where the models will wear theme-inspired clothing.

BSO is an organization on campus that aims to bring together students and educate them about Filipinx culture. The Fashion Show is designed to fundraise for a charity of BSO’s choosing, and, according to Cruz, over the years it has become Marquette’s largest student-led fundraiser.

The show coordinators, Cruz and two other students, Gillianne Savella and Sean De Asis, both sophomores in the College of Engineering, started organizing the show in May. While she is only a sophomore, Cruz has experience from last year’s fashion show.

“I was in the Opening, Cultural and Modern [segments] and that was pretty much my first exposure to BSO and Fashion Show,” Cruz explained. “I think that was what got me interested in becoming a Fashion Show coordinator; I wanted to be a bigger part of the process.”

The organization collaborates with shops, such as Abakada, Milwaukee Home and All Goods, who lend clothing for the models. Additionally, to raise more money, BSO coordinated with restaurants around campus, including Serenitea and Tangled.

The BSO Fashion Show is organized into several different categories; three for dance and

“None of us have actually seen four for modeling. Each dance amount. Cruz explained that the been working, and all the an in-person Fashion Show, so segment features different styles 2019 Fashion Show brought in coordinators,” Del Rosario said. it’s exciting that we get to see our including formal, cultural and around $3000-4000.

While the pandemic didn’t first Fashion Show but also put it modern while each modeling Throughout the past few affect much this year, there was together,” Cruz said. portion has distinct genres of months, BSO’s members have significant impact left behind clothing such as casual and put in weeks of practice and from 2020. Cruz shared that The BSO Fashion Show will be sportswear. Gabriel Del Rosario, planning to present a riveting since all the social coordinators taking place in the AMU ballroom a first-year in the College of show for their audience. are sophomores, they have one Dec. 4. Remember to buy your Engineering, is involved with “I’m just excited for everybody Fashion Show under their belts, tickets this week to support BSO two segments, and he says that to be there and see how hard but it was virtual. However, and their dedication. participating in the event has been a we’ve been working, how they aren’t letting that hold great experience. hard the choreographers have them back.

“I get so excited every week to go to practice,” Del Rosario said. “It’s been very crazy because it’s a lot of practice time, but it’s all been super fun for me. I know a lot of people are stressed, but when it comes down to it, when it’s show day, everyone is going to have a good time.”

As the event nears, BSO will be selling tickets throughout the course of the week.

They will be selling them in the Alumni Memorial Union from 2-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The proceeds from the event will go to help a charity of BSO’s choosing. This year’s charity is FundLife International, which is a Philippinesbased organization that works to assist young women and children. “[FundLife’s] main focuses are … to help educate them and get them ready for the workforce, make sure they have the skills to be employed and succeed,” Cruz said. “During the pandemic, they altered their resources to help offer students without proper study environments at home; they gave them resources to learn.”

BSO hopes to match the funds raised in Photo courtesy of BSO (@bsofashions on Instagram) 2019, but they would The fashion show will take place Dec. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the AMU ballrooms.

All proceeds will benefit FundLife. love to surpass that

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Alum making a difference, spreading holiday cheer 2017 graduate serves Thanksgiving meals to families in Chicago

By TJ Dysart

theodore.dysart@marquette.edu

“Be the difference” is a phrase familiar to a number of Marquette students. Even prospective students will have been introduced to this phrase the minute they receive their acceptance letter to Marquette.

While a number of students have heard this phrase at different Marquette events and functions, some students have truly grasped their own meaning of the motto.

Deonte Tanner, a 2017 graduate of Marquette’s College of Communication, is proving that “being the difference” can come in many different ways and can even be showcased years after the end of someone’s Marquette journey.

Deonte recently served over 850 Chicago area families Thanksgiving meals through the Servants for Hope organization which traditionally does Christmas and Thanksgiving giveaways to families.

“This was our fifth annual giveaway and it came about my senior year at Marquette,” Tanner said. “Basically it stemmed from the previous year when I did my first Christmas giveaway and I

would always look forward to the Christmas giveaway, so I wanted to start something that I could do before Christmas.”

Each year of the Thanksgiving giveaway, Tanner tries to double the number of meals he gave away the previous year.

“People would always be asking me if I was going to do 100 turkeys more than last year and if I was going to double the numbers from the year before so eventually it came to the point where I was able to do several hundred meals,” Tanner said. “It even came to the point where someone challenged me to do 1,000 turkeys and believe it or not through fundraising, we were able to do 1,000 turkeys.”

Tanner mentioned Thanksgiving is an interesting time for him. From balancing fundraising along with being a full-time student pursuing a Ph.D, he keeps himself busy throughout Thanksgiving week.

Even with balancing the fundraising and wrapping up the quarter in his ideology and stakeholder relationships classes, he still shows his passion.

“Fundraising can be interesting, but it can also be a challenge because on top of fundraising during the Thanksgiving holiday. I am also having to close in and focus heavily on my classes,” Tanner said.

“Most people don’t know that and I don’t expect them to because it

Photo by Deonte Tanner via Twitter @deonte_chosen1

Deonte Tanner has hosted holiday giveaways for years. One year, he gave away over 1,000 turkeys.

is a passion of mine that I do not expect other people to have the same passion for as I do, but it still isn’t easy raising these big numbers along with a pandemic.”

Tanner mentioned that he appreciates the challenge and that it only makes him strive for more.

From always pushing to give away more turkeys to also building connections – he mentioned that the challenge makes it fun.

“It is always interesting to see what types of funds we can acquire and even though it is a challenge, it is a fun and interesting challenge. From COVID-19 to also

some people not really believing in the spirit of giving during Thanksgiving, it always makes for an interesting fundraising period,” Tanner said. “It has always been a good challenge for me because it allows me to see what different networks I can tap into and who can I reach that I haven’t reached in the past.”

For current Marquette students, Tanner mentioned that he wants his story to motivate people on campus to strive for their own passions.

“I always want to set the world on fire,” Tanner said. “I think I would want to remind students that

life is full of ups and downs and successes and failures, but if you are passionate and authentic about something it will hold you over well throughout this rollercoaster of life you are about to embark on.”

REVIEW: Disney’s “Encanto” is a vibrant adventure Film offers a familycentered fairytale set in Colombia

By Kim Cook

kimberly.cook@marquette.edu

There is no family like the Madrigals.

Tucked away in the mountains of Colombia, each member of the family has a magical gift that is unique to them. Isabela (Diane Guerrero) can control the flowers and make them bloom, Luisa (Jessica Darrow) has the strength of a thousand men and young Antonio (Ravi-Cabot Conyers) has the ability to talk to animals.

But then there is Mirabel Madrigal (Stephanie Beatriz), the only one in her family to not receive a gift when she was a child.

And that is where Disney’s 60th animated feature film, “Encanto,” begins. Utterly normal Mirabel has never felt like she didn’t belong in her family, even with the absence of a magical gift. But when she has a vision of something that could compromise the magic that fuels

Photo by Isabel Bonebrake isabel.bonebrake@marquette.edu

“Encanto” was composed by Lin Manuel-Miranda and premiered Nov. 24.

the miracle granted to her family, her path is set to prevent something that only she believes could take place.

Mirabel’s adventure to save her family’s magic ends up becoming something more — a way to connect with her siblings and cousins in a way that she didn’t know she could.

There are many examples in the film, which I will not spoil, that are very sentimental and reveal that not everyone in the family is as happy or as perfect as they appear to be.

The film is part adventure, part comedy and part musical — a formula that Disney has practiced to the point of perfection with

recent examples like “Moana” and “Frozen 2.” The vibrant colors of the Colombian mountainside and the Madrigal’s “Casita” fit perfectly with the soundtrack for the movie.

Written by Lin Manuel-Miranda, the creator of the ever-popular Broadway musicals “Hamilton” and “In The Heights,” the songs and lyrics are as lively and eccentric as you could expect a soundtrack for a movie set in Colombia to be. The flare of drums, maracas and accordions are infectious and make the movie feel authentic and representative of the Madrigals’ culture.

The themes of this movie go

beyond family and the love you feel for them. And for a children’s movie, they are refreshing and actually very moving. One scene of the movie depicts a conversation between Mirabel and her older sister Louisa. As the dialogue progresses, audiences are launched into “Surface Pressure,” a song in which Louisa confesses how much pressure she feels to always be stronger than she is. The song speaks to a lack of and an eventual discovery of self-love, and knowing that it is okay to ask for help when you feel like you have too much to handle.

A similar theme is explored through a scene with Mirabel and her other sister Isabela. Mirabel is the least connected to Isabela as the two never seem to see eye to eye. Unknown to Mirabel until this point is that Isabela feels similar to Louisa; she feels that she must be perfect at all times because it is what is expected of her. These feelings are expressed through the song “What Else Can I Do?” which is vaguely reminiscent of “Frozen” when Elsa galivants over icy cliffs singing “Let It Go.” Overall, “Encanto” was a pleasant surprise. What I originally thought

was going to be another textbook Disney animated movie with music, adventure and maybe even a love story exceeded all of my expectations and left me a little stunned. While Walt Disney Animation Studios productions usually showcase the more magical, fantastical side of animation, “Encanto” felt more like a Disney Pixar film in how emotional and deep the themes cut and left me emotionally drained by the end of the third act. And I loved every minute of it.

The soundtrack, especially “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” “Dos Oruguitas” and “All of You” help to progress the plot of the story and adds a welcomed layer of culture to the colorful scenery. Likewise, the deep emotional themes will stand out to older viewers and show younger viewers that it is okay to be unique and wholly themselves.

This film is enjoyable for all ages. It will make audiences want to dance, laugh, cry and maybe even feel the need to hug their grandmother.

No matter your age, Disney’s “Encanto” is another Disney must-see that I give a 4.5 out of 5-star rating.

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STAFF EDITORIAL

University must take COVID-19 conscious action

While 94% of Marquette University students and 93% of faculty and staff have submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination, as of Nov. 24, it is necessary that the university continues to be flexible with the future uncertainty of COVID-19.

Although the majority of students have submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination, the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and the virus is still spreading. Between Oct. 18 and Nov. 24, there were 79 reported cases of COVID-19 on campus, according to the Marquette University COVID-19 Dashboard.

The university announced Aug. 16 that it would require all individuals to wear face masks in public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status in order to stop the spread of COVID-19 starting Aug. 17.

However, now that COVID-19 vaccinations are more readily accessible and the majority of the Marquette community has submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination, many of the safety protocols on campus have been relaxed or removed altogether.

Unfortunately, there is often

little to no enforcement of these requirements across campus buildings; sometimes students are seen improperly wearing masks or not wearing masks at all when they’re walking around campus buildings.

Additionally, the university is not requiring social distancing protocols in classrooms and indoor spaces that were put in place last year. In spaces like residence halls, dining halls and classrooms where there is high foot traffic, there are no longer social distancing requirements, despite the risk of spreading COVID-19 being much higher. Additionally, dining halls also no longer provide to-go containers for students like they did last school year, causing a greater possibility of spreading COVID-19.

Not having more socially distanced spaces and stricter face mask enforcement may likely increase the spread of COVID-19 among students. Being more mindful of COVID-19 safety measures on campus is especially important as the World Health Organization labeled the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, as a “cause for concern” Nov. 29, in addition to four other variants:

Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta.

Although no Omicron variant cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the U.S. yet, there needs to be safety measures in place as it is likely to spread.

Having some reported COVID-19 cases on campus is likely because not all members of the Marquette community have submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination; but Marquette needs to make sure it is taking necessary action to protect everyone’s health and well-being.

This could include improving the enforcement of properly wearing face masks in indoor public spaces, as well as implementing more social distancing spaces.

Another way to respond to the changing COVID-19 pandemic is to improve the availability of on-campus COVID-19 testing.

As of now, the Medical Clinic only offers COVID-19 testing appointments Monday through Thursday between 7:10 am and 11:00 am in the Helfaer Recreation Center, according to the Medical Clinic patient portal.

Providing COVID-19 testing on

campus is a necessary resource for students to monitor their health, and the testing time slots offered may not be accessible for all students.

Students with conflicting classes or extracurricular activities may not be able to make the four-hour window. This may leave them to try and find COVID-19 testing elsewhere near campus. However, if students don’t have accessible transportation, they may not be able to get tested for COVID-19 near or off campus.

The goal should be monitoring COVID-19 cases on campus, which means increasing the availability of testing times.

Marquette should also consider offering COVID-19 booster shots for students.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Nov. 19 that it expanded the eligibility of COVID-19 booster shots to people who are 18 years of age and have completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series for Pfizer or Moderna at least six months ago. Before its recent announcement, the FDA only approved COVID-19 booster shots for individuals who are at least 65

years old, as well as individuals between the ages of 18 and 64 who are at “high risk of severe COVID-19” or “frequent institutional or occupational exposure” to COVID-19.

The Marquette University Medical Clinic currently distributes the primary COVID-19 vaccine series.

The university recently announced that the Marquette University Medical Clinic would not be distributing COVID-19 booster shots. However, it said that those who were interested in getting the booster shot could register through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to receive it at a nearby health department or pharmacy.

Taking action with the most recent information regarding COVID-19 is necessary to provide the most adequate resources and care for the Marquette community.

Although the Marquette community is adjusting to a “new normal,” it is imperative that the university continues to make decisions regarding COVID-19 safety that will benefit and protect the health of students, faculty and staff.

Considering structures may prevent further mass tragedies Krisha Patel CONTENT WARNING: This story contains sensitive content related to the recent Waukesha parade tragedy and mass shootings.

People should have the freedom to live their lives and do things they enjoy without the possibility that their lives could be in danger.

Senseless tragedies occur more frequently across the United States in public spaces where people shouldn’t feel afraid for their lives.

While concerts, movie theaters, grocery stores, schools and now parades seem to be more high-risk areas, they shouldn’t be places people have to avoid, and oftentimes they can’t. There should be a societal mind shift from viewing these events in isolation to treating them as related results of failing justice and social services systems.

Recently near Milwaukee, a man drove an SUV into the annual Waukesha Christmas parade, harming over 60 people and killing six people, the youngest being an

eight-year-old.

The man was charged with a dozen criminal charges over the past 22 years, the most recent because he allegedly drove over a woman three weeks ago Nov. 2. He was charged with obstructing an officer, second-degree recklessly endangering safety with domestic abuse assessments, disorderly conduct with domestic abuse assessments and misdemeanor battery with domestic abuse assessments.

While he was arrested and charged Nov. 5 for the alleged incident of running over the mother of his child, he was released from the Milwaukee County Jail on Nov. 16 after posting the $1,000 bail Nov. 11. The low bail has come under scrutiny by the Milwaukee County district attorney’s office, which is now conducting an internal review of the decision.

The individual was also charged with bail jumping from a previous incident from July 2020. He also currently has two open court felony cases in Milwaukee County.

The Waukesha parade tragedy may have been prevented if the individual was not allowed to make

bond for the incident earlier this month, as he was a clear threat to the safety of the community. The justice system severely failed the Waukesha community by not looking more into the individual’s history and criminal record.

Another tragic event was the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida in February 2018. The shooter intentionally killed 17 people and injured 17 others.

The Parkland shooter had a history of mental health issues, which he received treatment for at Henderson Behavioral Health. However, the facility was accused of failing to give the individual a proper diagnosis and the necessary care, as well as notify police that he was a threat to others. Additionally, the police failed to follow up on several reported incidents that were red flags leading up to the shooting Feb. 14, such as the shooter posting in an Instagram groupchat that he “planned to shoot up the school” and making comments about buying a gun.

If social services and police enforcement had been more diligent

with providing care and treating every incident as a legitimate threat, the Parkland tragedy may have been prevented.

The perpetrators of these crimes should not take away from these tragedies, and the people who lost their lives and were affected. Their voices cannot be lost when talking about these incidents. But unless we take a closer look at the possibly influential systems behind these individuals that may have led them to make these decisions, we won’t get the whole picture of these violent tragedies.

In incidents where police officers do address and communicate safety concerns, it is imperative that people heed their warnings. At the Travis Scott festival in Houston, Texas Nov. 10, which resulted in the deaths of 10 people due to a crowd surge, officers warned Scott before the concert that the crowd of people may have been difficult to control, especially since it was coming out of the height of COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, officials made comments that Scott should have stopped the concert sooner.

While there has not been a

singular perpetrator identified for the crowd surge at the Scott concert, many individuals followed others as they pushed forward toward the crowd, engaging in a type of mob mentality; people were “willing to do whatever to be in line for merch, food, shows, you name it. A lot of fights broke out throughout the day,” a witness at the event said to Variety Magazine.

It seems that every week, there is another tragedy in a city across the U.S circulating in the news, resulting in a mass death. It is important that we recognize the lives that are taken at these events; it is also important that we take a closer look at the institutions and structures in place, like the justice and social services systems, that are failing to take proactive action. The actions of these individuals are clear on printed pages and cycling television news. But there is less focus on the structures behind these violent actions that are not on the pages and screens.

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

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Instagram does not preserve our national parks Laura Niezgoda Climate change is not the only threat affecting the outdoors. Humans are damaging the outdoors, harming wildlife and endangering people after being inspired by Instagram posts.

Instagram is destroying the United States National Parks Service.

With the rise of social media, users have flocked to the great outdoors after seeing it promoted on social media. These beautiful parks and places, such as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Zion National Park, are experiencing an increased number of

visitors due to the increased sharing on photo-sharing social media sites, like Instagram.

Instagram experienced a surge of popularity from December 2014 to September 2015, increasing its users from 300 million to 400 million.

At the same time, the national parks reported an increase in visitation in 2015 of 307,247,252 visitors, which has steadily increased until 2020. In 2020, the national parks closed or limited attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this three and a half month closure, the National Parks reported 237,064,332 visitors when they did reopen in July 2020. Instagram continued to grow in users with an estimate of 1.074 billion users.

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An image taken August 2018 highlights a rocky area of Yellowstone National Park.

exposure to users, meaning influencers are bringing more traffic to the National Parks.

Influencers, social media users with a significant following, attempt to gain more following by creating a spectacle of their life.

This spectacle can include posing with aesthetic backgrounds in gorgeous places.

In 2021, California experienced a super bloom of wildflowers in North Table Mountain, where people flocked with selfie sticks and extravagant outfits, leaving behind crushed flowers that included native California poppies, lupine and purple owl’s clover. While it may seem like these are just flowers, these flowers pose a significant contribution to pollination and are endangered by visitors bringing in invasive plants, harming native plants.

The super bloom destruction in North Table Mountain is not alone, as a similar phenomenon was found in the Antelope California Poppy Reserves, during the super bloom of 2019 at the Antelope California Poppy Reserve.

In flocking to receive the perfect picture, people often endanger the wildlife’s habitat and nature itself. In 2016, a couple took a Bison calf into their car in Yellowstone National Park, as they believed the calf was cold. Due to their

ignorance, the bison calf was later rejected by its herd and started continuously to approach people on the side of the road. The calf later had to be euthanized.

Humans intentionally encounter and approach these animals at a shocking distance, in some cases, only being two feet away when the National Park Service recommends being at least 25 yards away. Public spectacularization is an increasing problem with the national parks, but instances like these can also result in injury to humans, such as gorgings.

In posting pictures, Instagram users typically do not disclose safety information and education, which is incredibly dangerous to those who may be inspired to visit the National Parks. Visiting the national parks is overwhelming, and if not properly equipped and educated, visiting the National Parks can be life-threatening.

Despite the wildlife, there are several other instances where people can be seriously hurt and simultaneously endanger the wildlife around them. The El Dorado fire in 2020 started due to a pyrotechnic that misfired during a gender reveal party, a type of party popularized

by Instagram. This wildfire burned more than 22,500 acres of land and killed 31 people.

National parks are crucial to preserving wildlife, and while there have been many irresponsible instances of human ignorance, ignorance can be fixed through education.

“Leave No Trace” is an

educational organization that focuses on informing people on issues related to the great outdoors. By working closely with the national parks, “Leave No Trace” starts to solve problems that come due to the increased popularity online. They work to solve pollution, misinformation and other damaging practices in the outdoors.

There is no question of social media’s significant impact on people’s perception of nature, so it is essential to know how to navigate being outdoors to respect and experience nature.

There are seven principles to know and follow when in outdoor spaces: plan ahead; prepare, travel and camp on durable surfaces; dispose of waste properly; leave what you find; minimize campfire impacts; respect wildlife; and be considerate of other visitors.

Increased popularity for the national parks is not inherently a negative thing. According to the National Park Service Act of 1916, the National Park Service was created to “conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and … leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.”

The parks are meant to be enjoyed and allow people to connect with nature, but they are not an excuse for people to endanger themselves and others for the sake of a selfie.

Rittenhouse has been dubbed a hero among conservatives for not only countering a protest against police brutality, but also for his violence against those who opposed him. Rittenhouse was even nominated by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for a Congressional Gold medal; the highest award from Congress which was previously given to Rosa Parks. Although this may seem ridiculous or even laughable to some, the rhetoric surrounding gun violence is concerning and should be taken seriously. Historian of white power movements at the University of Chicago Kathleen Belew said, “It has never taken more than a whisper of approval to fan the flames of militant right action. The Kenosha acquittal is a shout.”

The most serious issue with the Rittenhouse verdict is how different things may have been if he were a person of color. Among the far right, he is a patriot, a man defending his country against rioting and protests. However, we’ve heard a very different story from those same people regarding injustice brought upon people of color.

In November 2014, Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old boy, was fatally shot by police while holding a toy gun.

The case was quickly criticized by many due to the faulty handling by

police; specifically because Rice was shot by police within two seconds of their arrival, raising doubts that they made any effort to converse with him. Yet to some, this murder was justified. Many farright conservatives made comments blaming Rice for his death and suggesting that the police officer was right to shoot him.

In response to a 2015 Salon article about the shooting, Free Republic, an Internet forum for self-described conservatives, left comments such as this: “Until black Americans teach their kids not to point toy guns at police officers, nothing will change.” The narrative of white men versus Black men who are violent couldn’t be more starkly different.

The portrayal of Rittenhouse according to conservatives and gun rights enthusiasts had it all wrong.

Rittenhouse made the intentional decision to attend a protest he was not supposed to be at, armed with a gun he was not supposed to have and was emboldened by many for his actions. Rittenhouse shot three people, killing two, and was regarded with dignity and respect by not only many conservative Americans, but also by our former President Donald Trump.

None of this was heroic. It was not brave, bold, strong or dignified;

it was violence for the sake of violence. The looseness of gun laws in America and the individual entitlement to use firearms recklessly are troublesome issues. More than that, it exposes the racism that exists in America despite how much many people may try to ignore it. The lack of accountability given to white men who murder in America and the crucifixion of people of color, even in innocence, is our biggest issue following this verdict.

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

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

Rittenhouse not ‘hero’, example of persisting white privilege Grace Cady The initial charges brought against Kyle Rittenhouse, a teenager who killed two men and injured others in Kenosha, Wisconsin during a protest were first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree recklessly endangering safety, possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18 and failure to comply with an emergency order. After nearly three and a half days of deliberation, the jury found Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges Nov. 19.

This result spoke to two different Americas: one that believes that Rittenhouse was acting on behalf of his second amendment rights in selfdefense and one that is disheartened by the evident double standard we are seeing in this country. The Rittenhouse verdict isn’t the beginning or the end of a movement for either, but it leads us to reflect on gun laws and racial disparities in America.

This verdict sheds light on how deeply injustice runs in this country.

Prosecutors in the case began to see trouble when Rittenhouse was freed of his illegal firearm charge.

Rittenhouse was a minor in possession of an AR-15 style rifle when he went to the protest in Kenosha.

This protest in particular was for the shooting of Kenosha-native Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old man left paralyzed after being shot by police seven times in the back.

However, Judge Bruce Schroeder granted the defense team a motion to dismiss the weapons charge. The argument being that Rittenhouse’s rifle barrel was longer than 16 inches, the minimum barrel length for a gun allowed under state law.

Despite this, it is troubling that Rittenhouse was not eligible for even a misdemeanor considering the clarity of the word of the law: “Any person under 18 years of age who possesses or goes armed with a dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.”

One of the biggest issues with gun laws in America is how they are misunderstood. People often misinterpret the second amendment as being an unlimited right to bear arms. A common issue is that some people tend to feel that any legislation restricting the ownership or use of firearms is “unconstitutional.”

This is far from true. Regulating the use of firearms in America is necessary to do the bare minimum to keep each other safe­, and it is entirely constitutional.

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

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Marquette volleyball celebrates after hearing its name called in the 2021 NCAA Volleyball Selection Show at the Union Annex Nov. 28. Team travels to West Lafayette, Indiana for first weekend.

Golden Eagles prepare to take on Dayton in first round

By Jackson Gross

jackson.gross@marquette.edu

A year after Marquette volleyball missed out on the NCAA tournament, the 2021 Selection Show brought different news: it sent the Golden Eagles (26-5 overall, 16-2 BIG EAST) to Purdue for a firstround matchup against the University of Dayton (25-5 overall, 16-0 Atlantic 10) Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m CST in West Lafayette, Indiana.

“With everything that has gone on over the course of the last two years, I’m happy our players get

the opportunity to go back and be in the NCAA tournament,” head coach Ryan Theis said.

Due to a 3-0 loss Saturday afternoon to Creighton and missing out on a BIG EAST Tournament title for the fifth straight year, the Golden Eagles were selected to the Field of 64 as an at-large bid.

The Flyers and Holloway Gymnasium are a familiar opponent and site for the Golden Eagles, as they faced Dayton in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Purdue.

In that matchup, Marquette swept Dayton in straight sets to advance to the second round of the tournament where they lost to Purdue.

Redshirt junior Katie Schoessow, one of the players on Marquette’s team in 2019, said she

remembers quite a bit about competing against Dayton.

“There’s actually a lot of similar players on Dayton’s team that we had played against (in 2019) and from what I remember they’re a great team, it’s gonna be a great matchup,” Schoessow said.

“They’re tough servers, tough attackers, great defenders so it’s a pretty fair matchup and we’re excited to see somebody else outside of the BIG EAST.” Despite playing in her seventh and final year of volleyball, Thursday’s game will be graduate student Savannah Rennie’s first NCAA Tournament game in her career.

“I’m really excited to really leave all I have out there right now because this is my last go,” Rennie said. “I’m really excited to do it with

this team especially and I’m really ready to get after it,” Rennie said.

Marquette is 26-5 overall and trying to get back to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2018. As a program, heading to the postseason is not a new feat. Marquette volleyball has appeared in the NCAA Tournament nine of the last ten seasons.

With the loss due to knee injuries of graduate student Hope Werch and redshirt sophomore Hannah Vanden Berg, the Golden Eagles will have to rely on their younger players in this tournament run.

Schoessow said that for the younger players and the team as whole, they need to treat this like any other game.

“We just got to take it game by game, point by point and match by match “ Schoessow said. “We

need to be confident; I think our tendency is to freak out in these situations but it’s just like any other game and I think we just need to roll with it and play confident and play Marquette volleyball.”

If Marquette advances, the Golden Eagles will take on the winner of No. 6 Purdue and Wright State.

But first Theis said in order to have a good run in this tournament, his squad needs more practice.

“We’ll get a little bit more practice, this week obviously we have a different lineup than we had two weeks ago, three weeks ago, fifteen weeks ago, so we need more time with them,” Theis said. “I like to prepare; I think this group has some really nice pieces and we’re just looking for the glue to put it back together.”

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Katie Schoessow has a personality that is unique to her Mosher, Theis reflect on impact redshirt junior has on program

By Ben Schultz

benjamin.a.schultz@marquette.edu

For redshirt junior defensive specialist Katie Schoessow, the journey to doning the Blue and Gold and being a part of the

Marquette volleyball program started when she was just a firstyear in high school.

Schoessow committed to Marquette as a first-year in high school and has been a Golden Eagle for the past four years.

She said the decision to come to Marquette was based around wanting to be different and wanting to stay close to home, as she’s from Mukwonago, Wisconsin.

“My sister actually went to

Madison (University of Wisconsin) she was a student there and I kind of wanted to be different and kind of go away from that,” Schoessow said. “I knew I wanted to stay close to home where I could have friends and family come and watch every weekend. Being able to go home, 30 minutes, 45 minutes away is huge for me.”

When Schoessow came to Marquette as a first-year, she came in

with someone she’d known and played alongside since her youth.

We were on the same club team so I’ve known Katie since being 12,” redshirt junior Claire Mosher said. “So just coming to the same college together is really cool to like know someone in my grade.”

The class that Schoessow and Mosher came into Marquette with also included redshirt junior Ellie Koontz. Schoessow not only came with her

volleyball skills, but her personality as well.

“She’s always had just an extremely enjoyable personality,” Marquette head coach Ryan Theis said.

First-year Jenna Reitsma said Schoessow’s personality is something she has seen on and off the court.

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Walker’s defensive skills help her take a bigger role Guard averaged 2.5 points and 1.3 rebounds last season

By Kelly Reilly

kelly.reilly@marquette.edu

Marquette women’s basketball junior guard Antwainette Walker, or as her teammates and coaches call her, “Mari,” prepares to take on a much bigger role this season as a defensive machine for the Golden Eagles.

“On the court, Mari brings a different type of competitiveness.

When she’s got that right mindset that she can get a defensive stop, she is going to get that defensive stop,” junior guard Jordan King said. “When she has that competitive determined mindset, she is in a really good spot.”

Walker said she has been playing basketball since fourth grade, but she participated in other extracurriculars before realizing that basketball was her sport.

“I don’t think I always wanted to play college basketball, when I was younger, I did different things, I did dance, ran track, played volleyball so I was kind of like dip and dabbling in other things too, I started to realize that I was better at basketball than the other

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Walker (4) attempts a jump shot.

sports around middle school,” Walker said.

Walker transferred to Marquette prior to the 2019-20 season from Arkansas-Little Rock, where she played in 21 games during her true first-year season.

The Lowell, Illinois native said she chose to transfer to Marquette and join head coach Megan Duffy’s program because of the culture that she has built in her third year.

“I wanted my family and everyone to see my game and the competitive culture that Marquette has, we don’t feel sorry for ourselves we get after what we have to do as a team and coaching staff,” Walker said.

Walker said Marquette’s academic rigor was another reason, as

she wants to enter the nursing field.

“Marquette is a really good academic school,” Walker said. “(And) I want to become a pediatric nurse (so) Marquette just had the whole package for me.”

Walker said during her time off the court that season, one of the biggest things she learned was something Duffy tells her players: Trust the process. Walker was not able to play or even dress for the games, but she still had to show up and show support for her teammates through it all, and that mindset is different.

“Having to show up to practice, the weight room, being there and supporting my teammates it kind of put me in a different mindset and different role to have a different kind of leadership,” Walker said.

Looking back at her redshirt season, Walker said she was able to watch and learn from her teammates, but two in particular served as major teachers: guard Selena Lott and graduate student forward Lauren Van Kleunen.

Walker said it was Lott’s ability to play defense and score that she looked up to.

“Selena just always had this mentality she was a very good defender,” Walker said. “So, stepping into her role (now) and being a

good defender for us is really important this year.”

Walker said as for Van Kleunen, who’s is referred to as “Louie” on the team, it was the consistency she brings on a nightly basis.

“As far as Louie, she knows a lot, she is very poised and knows what to do in certain situations,” Walker said. “So just looking up to her and being able to just learn from her is something I strive for.”

Last season for the Golden Eagles, Walker averaged 2.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 18 games off the bench. Her season high came in Marquette’s 89-40 win over Providence Dec. 4 where she had 8 points in 11 minutes.

In Marquette’s 96-35 season opener win over Alcorn State Nov. 9, Walker finished with six points, three rebounds, three steals and a steal in a career-high 22 minutes of action.

Assistant coach Tasha Taylor said Walker’s defensive skills are what helps make her stand out among others on the team.

“One of the things we challenged Mari on this season is being a really good defensive player,” Taylor said. “We challenged her to come off the bench and guard the best player on the floor whether that’s denying them the pass or keeping them from getting the ball.”

King said Walker brings something different to the team with her athleticism on the defensive side of the ball.

“She is really athletic and very quick,” King said. “Just her ability to get out in transition and her ability to create in the open court is really great for us too. I am really looking forward to just continuing to see her develop and put some of that stuff together.”

Taylor described Walker as a self-driven, determined and lively young woman.

“Mari is going to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals, whether it is in the classroom or on the court. If you challenge her she is going to find a way to fix it and get the task done” Taylor said. “She is determined to get whatever it is that we ask of her to get done.”

While the season remains young, Walker said she and her teammates are determined to continue working both on and off the court in order to continue to have a winning season.

“I would say as a team we know that it’s going to be a long season, but not letting anything deter us from our goal of wanting to be really good this year,” Walker said.

“Making sure that we do the little things will really help our team grow and prosper this season.”

BASKETBALL

Smart, Duffy gear up for BIG EAST conference play Women’s, Men’s basketball faces off against league powers

By John Leuzzi

john.leuzzi@marquette.edu

With the calendar turning to December, the arrival of the 2021-22 BIG EAST basketball seasons are just around the corner.

Here are some key Marquette men’s and women’s basketball matchups to make sure to watch during winter break.

Dec. 21 Men’s basketball vs No. 17 UConn: After finishing 15-8 overall and 11-6 in the BIG EAST in their first season back in the league last year, UConn enters this year’s campaign as one of the top teams in the conference.

Despite the Charlotte Hornets drafting former Husky James Bouknight with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, the

Huskies return four starters and roughly 79% of its minutes from last season.

UConn’s deep and talented roster will serve as an early conference test for an inexperienced Marquette team in the BIG EAST lidlifter.

Dec. 29 Women’s basketball at No. 3 UConn: The rematch of the 2021 BIG EAST title match might be Marquette’s most anticipated game of the regular season.

Huskies sophomore guard Paige Bueckers, who finished with 23 points against Marquette in the BIG EAST championship game last year, is averaging 20.6 points, 6.5 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game this season and has plenty of help around her.

Senior guard Christyn Williams is averaging 17.3 points per game and redshirt senior guard Evina Westbrook is averaging 12.3 points per game. UConn’s depth is deep as usual, including Class of 2021 No. 1 ranked recruit Azzi Fudd, so

Marquette will have a tough early season challenge.

Jan. 1 Men’s basketball vs Creighton: The Blue Jays head to Milwaukee to ring in the new year against the Golden Eagles in an early 11 a.m.

CST matchup.

After Marcus Zegarowski opted to forgo his final senior year to turn pro, Denzel Mahoney, Damien Jefferson and Mitch Ballock all choosing to not use their COVID-19 extra year of eligibility and Christian Bishop transferring to Texas, Creighton has lost its top five starters from last season.

With both teams projected to finish in the bottom tier of the BIG EAST, it could serve as a key game for seeding in the BIG EAST Tournament.

Jan. 4

Men’s basketball vs Providence: Ed Cooley’s Friars travel to Milwaukee looking to avenge the double-digit loss to the Golden Eagles last year at Fiserv Forum.

This year, Providence brings back much of last year’s talent including first-year center Nate Watson, the team’s anchor. The unanimous All-BIG EAST 2021 Preseason Team selection averaged 16.9 points and 6.7 rebounds during last year’s contests.

Jan. 12 Women’s basketball vs DePaul: The Blue Demons are second in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches Poll after finishing just 14-10 overall last season. DePaul returns all five starters from last year, including 2021 All-BIG EAST First Team selections senior guards Lexi Held and Sonya Morris.

DePaul finished in the top 10 nationally in three statistical categories last year including No. 8 in scoring offense at 81.5 points per game.

Head coach Megan Duffy is 2-3 all-time, including postseason play, against DePaul head coach Doug Bruno in her three years at Marquette.

Jan. 16 Women’s basketball vs Villanova: Marquette’s final game over winter break comes at home against Villanova.

Maddie Siegrist and Brianna Herlihy are among the Wildcats veteran options.

Siegrist finished the regular season by leading the BIG EAST in both scoring at 23.1 points per game and rebounding at 10.1 rebounds per contest, becoming just the third player in league history to lead the conference in both categories.

Herlihy, who tallied 18 double figure scoring games last season, was named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team after averaging 13.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game last season.

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Bench leads crew to win over Northern Illinois Lewis scores 15 or more points for seventh straight game

By Sam Arco

samuel.arco@marquette.edu

After dropping their first game of the season to then-No. 22 St. Bonaventure in the championship game of the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic last Sunday, the Marquette men’s basketball team returned to action Saturday night defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 80-66.

Marquette’s balanced scoring attack throughout the night helped the Golden Eagles improve to 6-1 on the season while remaining undefeated at Fiserv Forum.

The Golden Eagles found success in the contest after head coach Shaka Smart went toward his bench early after taking out all five of his starters only four minutes into the game.

“We’re fortunate we have some guys to come off the bench and give us a lift and that’s exactly what they did,” Smart said.

Marquette’s bench outscored the Huskies bench 35-5 on the night.

“We have 11 guys on scholarship that play for us, and all those guys are capable of coming in the game and impacting our team if their minds are clear, but that’s not a given,” Smart said. “I thought we learned a lot from that St. Bonaventure game of what happens when frustration sets in over the course of the game and hopefully that’s something our guys can utilize going forward.”

First-year guard Stevie Mitchell scored nine first-half points on a perfect 4-for-4 shooting coming off the bench in the first half.

Mitchell would finish the night with 11 points, four rebounds and four assists.

“When I got my opportunity to go in, I wanted to play with energy and play hard and just be a spark off the bench,” Mitchell said. “I was just taking what the defense was giving me and my teammates were creating a lot of shots for me.”

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Iggy the Golden Eagle during team introductions at Fiserv Forum.

David Joplin (23) looks to bench after hitting a 3-pointer Nov. 27.

Marquette defeated Northern Illinois 80-66 Nov. 27 at Fiserv Forum.

Golden Eagles would find their rhythm from beyond the arc coming out of the break as Marquette would shoot 3-for-5 from 3-point land in the first six minutes of the second half.

Back-to-back 3-pointers from redshirt first-year guard Tyler Kolek and first-year forward David Joplin gave Marquette its biggest lead at the time at 56-39 with 12:17 left in the game.

The Golden Eagles would lead by double-digits for the entire second half despite a few runs by the Huskies enroute to the home victory.

Northern Illinois was led by sophomore guard Keshawn Williams who had 17 points on 7-for14 shooting from the field. In total, the Huskies had four players score in double figures throughout the game including senior forward Zool Kueth finishing with 14 points and junior guard Kaleb Thornton with 12 points.

The Golden Eagles also had four players in double figures themselves with Kolek and graduate student guard Darryl Morsell both recording 10 points for the Golden Eagles.

Marquette (6-1) will now finish its second game of the short twogame homestand on Tuesday night against Jackson State. Tuesday night’s contest against the Tigers is set for 8 p.m. CST.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12) in a defensive stance in 80-66 win Nov. 27.

for Marquette so far this season with 32 being the goal for every game. Tonight, Marquette reached that goal with 44 thanks to the help of Mitchell.

“Stevie’s a guy that has a purity for winning, he wants to win and he wants to help his team,” Smart said. “I thought Stevie just did a great job of executing our game plan on the defensive end, if you have a guy in there who’s getting a lot of deflections it goes a long way towards your goal.”

At the half, Marquette led 39-28 after shooting 56% from the field in the first 20 minutes of the game.

Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis led the Golden Eagles with 11 first-half points. Lewis would finish the game with a teamhigh 15 points on 6-for-7 shooting and six rebounds.

Smart said Lewis has been one of Marquette’s most consistent players so far this season as he’s scored at least 15 points in every game this season.

“I really liked his efficiency tonight, to get 15 points on only seven shots says a lot about him,” Smart said. “He’s been very consistent, so that consistency and growth he’s shown is impressive, he’s off to a really good start this season.”

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Marquette falls to Creighton in championship game Skrabak, Wolf earn All-Tournament Team honor selections

By Ben Schultz

benjamin.a.schultz@marquette.edu

For the fifth straight year, Marquette volleyball hoisted the BIG EAST Runner-Up trophy as the Golden Eagles fell to the Creighton Blue Jays in straight sets (2025, 22-25, 20-25) at Saturday’s conference championship game at the Al McGuire Center.

“I thought it was a really good defensive effort by both teams,” Marquette head coach Ryan Theis said. “I was really proud of the way we defended throughout. There was some really good efforts. We just needed to be a little sharper on offense, can’t feed their block that much.”

It is the third time this season that Golden Eagles have fallen to the Blue Jays. With the win, Creighton earned its seventh BIG EAST Championship title in the last nine seasons.

In the first set, both teams traded points to start out keeping the score close. Then Creighton went on a 3-0 run to take a 13-9 lead, forcing Marquette to call a timeout.

Coming out of the timeout, the Blue Jays built their lead to as

many as six. But the Golden Eagles created a 3-0 run to bring the deficit within three, forcing Creighton to call a timeout of their own. Marquette would get as close as two before Creighton eventually took the set 25-20.

The Golden Eagles jumped out to a 9-5 lead to open set two, forcing the Blue Jays to burn an early timeout. Marquette continued their momentum building their lead to 18-12.

It would be the last time Marquette would hold the lead as Creighton retook the lead off a 9-0 run and did not relinquish it, rallying back to take the frame 25-22.

The Blue Jays hit .229 in the set compared to Marquette’s .171 hitting percentage.

“They’re tough to beat (Creighton), one of the best defensive teams in the country in my opinion,” Theis said. “They can run off a bunch of points in a row, they can transition score it

and that’s what it is about them.”

In the third set featured multiple lead changes and ties between both teams.

Though Marquette had a late 1615 lead in the final frame, a 10-8 outscore by Creighton secured a berth in the NCAA Tournament with a 25-20 fourth-set victory.

Creighton would finish the match hitting .147 while Marquette hit .083.

Graduate student Savannah Rennie led the way for Marquette with 12 kills.

Redshirt sophomore Carly Skrabak and graduate student Taylor Wolf were named to the

All-Tournament Team.

Marquette will now await to hear about their fate in the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Tournament Selection Show is set for Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. CST on ESPNU. “I mean we’ll play anybody,” Theis said. “Normally we stick in close.”

“I thought we played really low error the first day and really high error the second,” Theis said. “Can we play low error in a more stressful environment cause our defense is pretty good right now.”

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Taylor Wolf attempts a serve. She earned All-Tournament Team honors.

Head coach Ryan Theis (bottom left) talks to team during a timeout in Marquette’s 0-3 loss to Creighton Nov. 27.

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SCHOESSOW: Wisconsin native brings spirit and fun Continued from page 12 someone that’s really fun to be around on the court,” Reitsma said. “She just has that joy that makes it really fun to be around.”

Reistma said the spirit and passion that Schoessow has is not only for her success but for her teammates as well.

“When I’m in the front row and she’s in back row and I get a kill, you can just see her jumping up and down,” Reitsma said. “She just brings a lot of that excitement level that makes you feel good as a

hitter and as a passer.”

Schoessow has seen her role on the court change throughout her time at Marquette and has been helpful to the team by doing so.

“She has done whatever has been asked of her to the best of her ability and accepted every role,” Theis said. “One of our basic laws of the team is accepting your role and she has done that well and is an incredibly helpful player for us.”

Doing whatever is best for the

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Schoessow (17) in Marquette’s 3-0 win against UConn Nov. 26.

team and to win is why Schoessow said she’s been able to accept any and every role.

In Schoessow’s time as a Golden Eagle, Marquette has had an overall record of 92-22.

Schoessow said out of the 92 wins, one stands out on top: beating in-state rival Wisconsin on the road in 2019.

“That was the highlight of my career, by far, because that has never been done before,” Schoessow said.

Schoessow said along with the win over Wisconsin, being a part of Marquette’s program has come with some unforgettable trips.

“We’ve had the opportunity to go on a foreign tour in Europe and that was amazing and also go to Hawaii,” Schoessow said. “Not many people can do that, not many people have those opportunities.”

Those are the kinds of memories that Schoessow said she will have with her forever and just some of the things that she’ll be able to look back at when she’s done playing college volleyball.

With the NCAA giving athletes an extra year of eligibility for playing last season due to COVID-19, Schoessow said she isn’t sure if she’ll use it or not.

“That’s kind of still up in the air. I have a couple of full-time job

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Schoessow attempts a dig in Marquette’s 1-3 loss Oct. 29.

opportunities that are on the line right now,” Schoessow said. “I do know that regardless of the situations, volleyball will always be a part of me and it will always be something that I am.”

If this is Schoessow’s final season at Marquette, it’ll be one to remember, as Marquette won a share of the BIG EAST regular season title for the first time since 2013.

When Schoessow does decide to hang it up, Theis said they’ll be losing more than a player, but a personality.

“We’ll definitely be losing a lot of personality,” Theis said.

As Schoessow looked back on

the career she’s had, one that isn’t over yet, she said it has been what she wanted.

“It’s been exactly what its lived up to,” Schoessow said. “It’s what I wanted and I got everything that I wanted out of it so I’m very happy to be here.”

For Mosher, she reflected on what its been like to have known Schoessow since they were 12 years old and how far they’ve both come.

“It’s really cool to see looking back to when we were 12 we were just loving unicorns and now we’re about to go get a job,” Mosher said.