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Westboro church to picket MU Baptists to arrive on campus to protest classroom incident By Natalie Wickman
natalie.wickman@marquette.edu
The university announced Monday that it will review a widely publicized incident regarding a disagreement between a student and an instructor about homosexuality, a day after the Westboro Baptist Church announced plans to picket campus in response. When asked about the review, University Spokesman Brian Dorrington responded on behalf of Richard Holz, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. “Marquette University is reviewing both a concern raised by a student and a concern raised by a faculty member,” Dorrington said in an email. “We are taking appropriate steps to make sure that everyone involved is heard and treated fairly. In compliance with state and federal privacy laws, we will not publicly share details, including the results of the reviews.” The disagreement was first reported Nov. 9 on political science professor John McAdams’ blog, Marquette Warrior, before it was picked up nationally. It occurred between philosophy doctoral student Cheryl Abbate and an unidentified student, who reported the incident to McAdams. McAdams said he was told about the investigation at a meeting with Holz before Thanksgiving break. In the meeting, McAdams said Holz was not clear who was being investigated. However, McAdams concluded that he would be involved in the investigation, even though it was not explicitly stated.
MU releases statement on Cosby allegations By Julia Pagliarulo
julia.pagliarulo@marquette.edu
The incident occurred when Abbate’s Theory of Ethics class discussed philosopher John Rawls’s equal liberty principle, which states that each person has an equal right to the most
extensive liberties compatible with similar liberties for all and possible violations of it. “When one student suggested that a ban on gay marriage violated the principle, Abbate quickly moved on to the next topic, as there were more nuanced examples to discuss before the end of class,” according to an article from Inside Higher Education. Another student approached Abbate after that class and said he was “very disappoint-
ed” and “personally offended” that she had not considered his classmate’s example about gay marriage, according to the student’s recording of the conversation, which Insider Higher Education obtained. “The student said he had seen data suggesting that children of gay parents ‘do a lot worse in life,’ and that the topic merited more conversation,” according to Inside Higher Education. Abbate disagreed, according to the student’s recording, and
the conversation ended with the student saying “it’s still wrong for the teacher of a class to completely discredit one person’s opinion when they may have different opinions” and that it is the student’s “right as an American citizen” to challenge the idea. Abbate said the student didn’t “have the right, especially (in an ethics class,) to make homophobic comments or racist comments,” according
Marquette released a statement regarding sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby, which resulted in the comedian — who spoke at Marquette’s 2013 commencement — resigning from Temple University’s Board of Trustees Monday afternoon. “Marquette University hosted Bill Cosby a few years ago for breaking down racial barriers and for his dedication to education,” said university spokesman Brian Dorrington in an email. “At that time, several well-known universities across the country hosted him during Commencement ceremonies for similar reasons.” Dorrington did not mention the honorary doctor of letters degree granted to Cosby during the commencement, although a number of schools have cut ties with Cosby in recent weeks. “Whenever we decide to host a commencement speaker, we consider several aspects including the speaker’s credentials and accomplishments,” Dorrington said. Sixteen women have now publicly stated that Cosby sexually assaulted them, with 12 saying he drugged them first and another saying he attempted to drug her, according to a Washington Post article. Cosby faced allegations for several years prior to his Marquette commencement speech, but the university still opted to have him speak. Robert Masson, chair of the theology department and a member of the all-university committee responsible for selecting the commencement speaker, did not have anything to say about the situation other than noting that it is a very dismaying situation regardless of future outcomes. Andrea Constand, director of operations for the women’s basketball team at Temple
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A member of the Westboro Baptist Church flashes a sign during a protest in Washington D.C. The church announced it will picket on campus following a disgreement between a student and instructor on gay marriage.
SOF amendments pass
MU faces its own issues with race and safety in light of Ferguson.
Marquette Student Government passed nine proposals for funding.
MU recognizes AIDS day
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MU improves in Orlando
Golden Eagles scrap their way to third place in weekend tournament
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Marquette’s Medical Clinic will offer free HIV testing this week.
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Patel: Race and DPS at MU
MKE Hot Chocolate Hop
Forget Starbucks! Check out these local hot cocoa hot spots this winter. PAGE 8
Gonzalez: MKE businesses
Consider shopping local for holiday gifts to spread joy to entrepreneurs. PAGE 11
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News in Brief Girl Scouts to sell cookies online Girl Scouts of America announced Monday that scouts will now be able to sell cookies online, according to a CNET article. The cookie selling program, Digital Cookie, will allow scouts to set up personalized websites where costumers will be able to purchase cookies through email invitations only, said the article. The program is meant to teach girl scouts about the process of online commerce and develop technical skills. CNET reports that more than 50 Girl Scout councils have already pledged that they will use the program. Costumers will still need to contact a girl scout in person and pay with credit card via an app, but the cookies will be shipped directly to the buyer, rather than going through the scout herself.
November cold a record low The Nov. cold was one for the record books. Milwaukee saw the 11th coldest winter on record according to the National Weather Service. This tied with the 1971 record. The average temperature for the month was 32.4 degrees, which is 6.6 degree below normal for November. For 20 of the 30 days of November there were below normal temperatures. Between Nov. 14 and Nov. 21, temperatures averaged 15 degrees below normal. The coldest recorded November in Milwaukee history was in 1880, when temperatures averaged 27.9 degrees. Photo via orlandparkmom.com
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Part of the autopsy of Dontre Hamilton released Monday showed that no drugs were in his system when he was shot 14 times April 30.
Autopsy released for Dontre Hamilton Portions of the autopsy for Dontre Hamilton were released Monday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Hamilton was a teenager who was shot 14 times during an
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April 30 death. The Journal Sentinel reported that two officers checked on Hamilton in the park and found that he was doing nothing wrong, according to a summary of the incident. A confrontation ensued between a third officer when the officer tried to pat down
DPS Reports Nov. 25 At 8:08 a.m., an unidentified subject removed property from a business in the 1600 block of W. Wells St. A student-employee reported receiving harassing emails from an unknown subject between 9:40 a.m. Nov. 22 and 5 p.m. Nov. 24. Nov. 26 At 4:50 p.m., an unknown subject removed property valued at $10 from a business in the 1600 block of W. Wells St., then fled the scene.
A non-Marquette victim reported that an unknown subject removed her wallet from a business at 4:32 p.m. in the 1600 block of W. Wisconsin Ave. The wallet was recovered but $106 in currency was missing. MPD assistance was declined. Nov. 30 A non-Marquette driver caused extensive damage to Marquette property at 1:11 a.m. while operating his vehicle while intoxicated in the 700 block of N. 11th St. MPD responded.
Hamilton, although he resisted. The officer tried to use his baton to stop Hamilton, but Hamilton used it to hit the officer, according to the summary. The officer, Christopher Manney, shot Hamilton 14 times, leaving 15 gunshot wounds.
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Westboro: Disagreement on homosexuality sparks church protests to the recording. She also invited the student to drop her class if he disagreed. Abbate said McAdams misattributed the quote “everyone agrees with gay rights and there is no need to discuss this” to her in his blog post. The quote is not on the student’s recording, according to Inside Higher Education. McAdams told Inside Higher Education that all of the quotes in the blog post were taken from the student’s audio recording, “except his characterization of what had happened before the recording, when the topic of gay marriage was first raised. He shared an email he sent to Abbate for her input the day he published his report, and said he published that evening, after he did not hear back.” “If the instructor had told the student ‘I didn’t think that was a particularly good use of class time,’ no harm no foul,”
McAdams said. “The instructor has every right to decide what is worth class discussion time and what isn’t. If somebody said something in an utterly uncivil way, the teacher has the right to come down on them. But you don’t start with the assumption that any argument is going to be offensive. That was my beef and the basis of my blog post.” Abbate did not respond to the Tribune’s request for comment. “As a university, we inform and engage students on a comprehensive view of societal issues,” Dorrington said in an email. “Like colleges and universities across the country, debate and discussion are essential elements of our intellectual environment at Marquette, where our faculty and students have the ability to explore ideas, express opinions and participate in discussion.” The story spread throughout November, leading to
coverage from Fox News, American Thinker, LGBT Weekly and BizPac Review. After the wide exposure, The Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., publicly known for its anti-homosexual views, announced on Twitter Sunday its plans to protest the incident Dec. 8 from 9 to 9:30 a.m in front of the Church of the Gesu. WESTBORO’S PICKET PLANS The tweet, directed at the Tribune and Marquette’s twitter accounts, included a press release picture from the church. “Tell us why the media is telling this despicable tale: Teacher to student: ‘If you don’t support gay marriage, drop my class’? Why are your students publishing junk-law articles on the subject of fag marriage if (Marquette) is a ‘Christian’ school?” the press release states.
I’m trying to organize an anti-protest for the Westboro Baptist Church protest. I think we should go there and remind them that it’s 2014 and not 1950.” Douglas Floski, senior, College of Business Administration
The church describes itself on its website as strongly adhering to the Bible’s teachings. “(We) preach against all form of sin (e.g., fornication, adultery [including divorce and remarriage], sodomy), and insist that the sovereignty of God and the doctrines of grace be taught and expounded publicly to all men,” its website states. Some students are planning anti-protests in response. At least two Facebook events have been created and about 200 people plan to go.
“I’m trying to organize an anti-protest for the Westboro Baptist Church protest,” said Douglas Floski, a senior in the College of Business Administration. “I think we should go there and remind them that it’s 2014 and not 1950.” The Westboro Baptist Church is known for its pickets that have included “God hates fags” signs. Its beliefs and actions have been explored through a few documentaries, including 2007’s Fall from Grace.
Changes to SOF highlight final MUSG meeting senate passes 9 amendments to alter organization funding By Joseph Cahill
joseph.cahill@marquette.edu
The Marquette Student Government at its last meeting of the semester Monday night approved all nine amendments concerning the Student Organization Funding process. Nathan Bowen, a senior in the College of Engineering, and Connor Clancy, a junior in the College of Business Administration, members of the Lean Six Sigma class, who conducted an external review of the SOF process, suggested and helped write the proposed amendments. Amendment 3 – Updating Financial Policy Definitions Pertaining to SOF, was passed unanimously. According to the amendment, definitions for a “conference,” “Tournament,” “Qualifying Student Service” and “Recognized Student Organization” were clarified in the amendment. Amendment 4 – Clarifying what is Eligible for SOF, was also passed unanimously by the senate. Amendment 4 was similar to Amendment 3; its purpose was to redefine terms used in the constitution. Those words include “Capital Good,” “Operating Expense,” “Personal Good,” and “Recurring Event.” Amendment 5 – Required Training for SOF Applicants, is aimed to educate the president and treasurer of all student organizations applying for funding. Whelton said this was a beneficial amendment because it “enables organizations to fill out better applications.” This amendment was passed unanimously. Amendment 6 – Publishing Criteria, was only passed
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The Marquette Student Government senate voted on all nine amendments Monday night to change the funding process before the end of the semester.
unanimously after senator Zachary Bowman, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences suggested an amendment to the amendment. This included that the senate, as a whole should set the criteria, not just the SOF committee. Amendment 7 was passed after Bowman’s addendum to the amendment was approved. Amendment 7 – SOF Secretary and Committee Training caused controversy due to a lack of transparency from MUSG. Several senators wanted to make the minutes of SOF meetings public and available to the university at large. MUSG President Kyle Whelton, a senior in the Col-
lege of Arts & Sciences said the intent of the amendment was to have minutes available for SOF appeals, not available to the whole student body. The amendment was passed MUSG is not required to publish the minutes of the SOF meetings. Amendment 8 – Relocating the Charitable Donations Clause, was passed with only one senator abstaining. Amendment 8 does not change the wording of the clause, only the location in which it appears in the MUSG Constitution. Amendment 9 – SOF Appeals, states that any allocations that are “equal to or greater than $2,500 will be forwarded directly to the Senate
for consideration.” Amendment 9 also includes a new section that allows for student organizations to appeal an SOF decision. This amendment was also passed unanimously. Amendment 10 – SOF Reimbursement and Payments, was passed by the senate. Whelton said Amendment 10 would be beneficial because it would put more responsibility to student organizations. “We would see more cases of organizations being financially responsible,” Whelton said. Amendment 11 – SOF NonClub Sports Period Restructuring and Addition of Spot Funding, changes the current way SOF operates, going from
five pay periods to only two. Whelton said this would incentivize forward thinking among student organizations, but would not punish them if new events came up. “At first, student organizations were apprehensive about the change,” Whelton said. Whelton explained that the new system was easier, aligning with academic semesters. He also added that it is the same amount of money they would be allocating if they had five pay periods, just minimizing the times organizations can apply. This amendment also passed unanimously by the senate.
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3 sexual assaults reported in Free testing offered residence halls within a week for World AIDS Day MUMC to host events to educate, increase awareness on campus By Devi Shastri
devi.shastri@marquette.edu
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DPS Chief Paul Mascari (right) said that the university has trained 8,000 students to prevent sexual misconduct.
MU sexual assault counts surpass last year in first semester By McKenna Oxenden
mckenna.oxenden@marquette.edu
Three sexual assaults on Marquette’s campus were reported by the Department of Public Safety within a seven day period last week — all of them taking place in university residence halls. The first sexual assault was reported in McCormick Hall Nov. 15. followed by back-to-back cases in Mashuda Hall Nov. 21 and Nov. 22. “The two assaults that occurred worry me because I live in the hall where they happened,” said Meghan Kennedy, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences and a resident of Mashuda Hall. “DPS needs to alert students to these situations.” The three incidents from last week add onto the now 11 sexual assaults reported by DPS since the beginning of the school
year. Two other incidents were reported in the residence halls, one in Straz Tower reported in October and another in Cobeen Hall reported in September. That’s opposed to the seven sex offenses reported by Marquette last year according to the school’s annual crime data, with six taking place in residence halls. All sexual assaults were reported to the Milwaukee Police Department and are undergoing investigation, a standard procedure for all sexual assault occurrences. “The university has worked diligently to educate our entire campus community to prevent sexual misconduct, including training more than 8,000 students in the past four years,” DPS Chief Paul Mascari said in an email. “We take all reports of sexual misconduct extremely seriously,” Mascari said. “The safety, security and well-being of our students remains our highest priority.” This is the first year Marquette implemented mandatory sexual assault and dating violence
training to all first-year students on campus. “We host all but the commuter training in residence halls using many of our full-time staff to do the training along with all of the (resident assistants) to assist in bringing their residents to the training,” said Mary Janz, executive director of Residence Life. Marquette has been working to make students aware of the resources available to sexual assault victims, including the university counseling center, DPS, resident assistants and the Sexual Assault Treatment Center at Aurora Sinai. Kennedy said these instances don’t necessarily make her “more or less aware of sexual assault,” but that it does change how she views her safety. Marquette’s efforts follow the creation of a task force focusing on sexual assault by President Barack Obama. The task force, called Not Alone, reported that one in five college women are sexually assaulted at some point during their college experience, but that only 12 percent of those occurrences are reported.
The Marquette Medical Clinic recognized World AIDS Day with free HIV testing and other events on campus. For the third year in a row, the clinic is offering tests for Marquette students, faculty and staff Dec. 1-2. Normally, a test costs $20. Dr. Carolyn Smith, executive director of MUMC, said the staff hopes removing the financial burden from testing will encourage more community members to get tested. “There is no cure for HIV, but anti-retro viral drugs and lifestyle changes have helped people live longer with the virus,” Smith said in an email. “The earlier someone learns they have HIV, the earlier treatment can begin enhancing the likelihood they will live a healthy life with HIV.” World AIDS Day events work to reduce stigma that surround the disease while preventing its spread. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in six people infected with HIV are unaware they have the virus. The department also reports that one in four of the people infected are in the age range of the majority of Marquette students: 13-24. As there is no known cure for HIV, health professionals maintain that the best way to curb its spread is to educate people and increase awareness. In addition to MUMC’s testing initiative, the African Student Association and the Minority Student Healthcare Organization hosted two guest speakers for their “Understand the Red Mark” event to put faces to the virus. They also
collected donations for the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, which works with the Milwaukee community to combat HIV and AIDS. “Stigma plays a huge role in the spread of HIV,” said Taylor Bland, an ASA executive board member and organizer of the event. “It stems from us being uncomfortable discussing it and there being an unavailability of information about it, such as: what it is, who contracts it, how common it is, and what attitudes permeate it spreading versus those that halt it in its tracks. We would like to talk about that at our event so we can see more clearly the reality of HIV and AIDS, particularly in our Milwaukee community, and not the distorted vision we currently live by.” The CDC reports that approximately 50,000 people are infected with HIV each year. The virus is primarily transmitted through sex or injected drug use. It is initially called HIV, and is referred to as AIDS in the final stage of the disease. Though Smith described MUMC’s biggest challenge as “making people aware of the event and the importance of getting testing,” students who have been made aware of World AIDS Day indicate that it is an important topic for the student body to understand. “The events are promoting the awareness of this disease,” said Kaitlin Emmons, a junior in the College of Health Sciences. “HIV substantially weakens your immune system causing other illnesses that you would not normally be concerned with to become potentially fatal. Why would you not want to know if you have this virus when it can completely turn your life around? I firmly believe that if you have any doubt in your mind that you have an STD you should get tested immediately.”
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Cosby: Comedian resigns from position at Temple U University first brought allegations against Cosby in January 2004 when she reported that Cosby sexually assaulted her. From this time until the most recent allegations, Cosby spoke at university commencements for Temple, Carnegie Mellon, the University of San Francisco and others. During his speech to the Marquette graduating class of 2013, Cosby encouraged students to make the world a better place. “This world needs people to understand the humanitarianism,” Cosby said. “But within that is integrity. Integrity, not to find out how you can get a guilty person off, but how you can assign that guilty person to a place where that person will be helped, to smooth out the tangled wiring.” In the light of recent allegations,
Cosby lost connections with a number of schools. The Berklee College of Music, Cosby’s alma mater, will no longer award a scholarship in Cosby’s name, and the University of MassachusettsAmherst had him step down as honorary co-chairman of a $300 million fundraising campaign. Cosby announced his resignation from Temple’s Board of Trustees in a statement after serving on the board for more than three decades. “I have always been proud of my association with Temple University,” Cosby said in a statement. “I have always wanted to do what would be in the best interests of the university and its students. As a result, I have tendered my resignation from the Temple University Board of Trustees.”
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Dwyane Wade donates $195,000 for “Live to Dream” Donation from NBA star to fund summer reading program By Rob Gebelhoff
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The city of Milwaukee found a new ally in the fight to improve childhood summer reading: former Marquette basketball star Dwyane Wade. The former Marquette student and Miami Heat player pledged $195,000 over three years starting in 2015 to fund the “Live to Dream” summer reading program, hosted by the university’s Ralph C. Hartman Literacy and Learning Center. He also encouraged others to match that amount to extend the program six years through 2020. “We believe that every child deserves a shot, and I am proud to impact children on the very same campus of Marquette University where I was a student,” Wade said in a news release. “My hope is that the children will envision themselves as future Marquette students where they can one day transform their lives through higher education.” The program will be open to second- and third-graders from Milwaukee, and will expand upon citywide and nonprofit efforts to address “summer slide” — or the learned material kids
forget while away from school during the summer months. Studies show that reading just 15 minutes a day could prevent summer slide and can improve educational outcomes for students. It can also make a huge impact on Wisconsin’s achievement gaps between black and white youth, since disadvantaged students from the city are less likely to read in the summer. “I’m impressed by Milwaukee’s commitment to increasing children’s reading achievement,” said Kathleen Clark, director of the Hartman Center. The Hartman Center is a teaching, research and service site where undergraduate teachers in training can tutor Milwaukee students in math and reading. About 2,800 kids have been tutored throughout the center’s 20-year existence, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. Clark said the center’s summer programming will offer 60 hours for two hours a day at five days a week. Transportation will be provided for children to and from the center. “I’m thrilled that Dwyane Wade is enabling the Hartman Center to provide a summer reading program for Milwaukee children,” she said. “This is a terrific opportunity to further serve Milwaukee children.” Wade’s gift was made through his Wade’s World Foundation and will start off “Live to Dream” at the Marquette
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Dwyane Wade’s gift made through his charity, Wade’s World Foundation, and will begin Dec. 6.
game against the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dec. 6. The foundation is encouraging fans to bring new and gently used books for elementary-age children to the game. Fans will
be able to drop off the books when entering the BMO Harris Bradley Center. “While Dwyane has made an impression on basketball fans across the world, there is no
greater gift and impact one can make than in giving back to the community for an important cause,” University President Michael Lovell said in a news release.
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Hot By Eva Schons Rodrigues Special to the Tribune
With the imminent arrival of winter, we are all looking for ways to stay warm… and still get a break from campus for a little while. Although the cold might be bitter, a warm and sweet hot chocolate can serve as a delicious consolation for the weather. This winter, take the time to visit these places and treat yourself to a warm drink. Forget Starbucks! This winter you have a lot more places to visit, and so many different drinks to try.
Rochambo
1317 E. Brady Street, Milwaukee The quirky and colorful environment feels very homey, and
Chocolate Hop nothing beats their warm and delicious drinks. Be sure to try the Chocolate Chai while enjoying free Wi-Fi.
this winter. The Cinnamon and Cayenne Hot Chocolate is the perfect drink to spice up your holiday season.
189 N Milwaukee Milwaukee
95 N Moorland Rd, Brookfield
Bella Caffe
Street,
Conveniently located in the Third Ward, Bella Caffe offers a large selection of warm drinks and many delicious snacks for all hours of the day.
Indulgence Chocolatiers
211 S 2nd St, Milwaukee Attention all chocolate lovers! With a vast selection of chocolates and truffles, this is a must
Maroon Bells
A rather distant (but worthwhile) indulgence, Maroon Bells serves hot drinks and chocolates as well as artisanal ice cream.
Art Bar
722 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee A very differentiated bar. They offer free Wi-Fi and allow dogs inside. Along with a full bar, they please all tastes by serving food and many seasonal warm drinks. Enjoy any drink you like while playing a game of pool or enjoying occasional live music.
Red Elephant specializes in creating a variety of chocolate-based treats.
Von Trier
2235 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee This bar serves seasonal hot drinks as soon as the weather turns cold. Often mixed with a bit of brandy or rum, their options are surely a different (but tasty) experience.
Red Elephant Chocolate
The Steaming Cup
A popular choice from drinks and sweets located in the Third Ward. Their cheesecakes are delicious – and make a great pairing with warm drinks.
If the distance does not bother you, this boutique will not let you down. They serve delicious brunch options along with a variety of hot drinks.
333 N Broadway St, Milwaukee
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Valentine Coffee Roasters boasts a serious cup of hot chocolate.
340 W Main St, Waukesha
Valentine Coffee Roasters
5918 W Vliet St, Milwaukee Valentine Coffee Roasters takes their coffee seriously, and you will be impressed with their coffee art. A nice place for a relaxing drink, or maybe a hot chocolate date.
Yo Factory
2203 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee This place is vibrant and playful, but their menu is even better. They serve frozen yogurt, smoothies, sweets, as well as coffees and homemade hot chocolates.
MKE Christmas concerts you won’t want to miss By Phillip Ghuneim
Where: Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
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With the holiday season already in motion, here are some of the most sensational Christmas concerts to take place in Milwaukee. Who: Trans-Siberian Orchestra What: The Christmas Attic Tour When: Monday, Dec. 29 Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is a four-piece, progressive rock group known for its stunning visual displays as well as their overwhelmingly aggressive (often Christmas-themed) music. The Christmas Attic tour is named after the band’s 1998 album which, like its title would suggest, features various holiday themes. While the band’s production isn’t strictly seasonal, you won’t find a better time of year to experience their ingenious mixture of classical orchestras, children’s choirs and of course their fundamental rock and roll core.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Milwaukee on Dec. 29 for their “Christmas Attic Tour.”
Who: Martina McBride What: Her holiday season concert
Who: Milwaukee Police Band, Highpoint barbershop quartet, Sussex Hamilton a capella and more.
When: Thursday, Dec. 11 and Friday, Dec. 12
What: “Christmas in the Ward” holiday festival
Where: Northern Lights Theatre
When: Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
Martina McBride is one of the most prevalent American country singers, known for her ominous ballads and piercing range. As a winner of 14 Grammy awards, McBride has proven herself to be a must-hear for any country fan, and on Dec. 11, she is expected to verify her illustrious reputation in Milwaukee.
Where: Catalano Square in the Third Ward “Christmas in the Ward” is an annual holiday festival which takes place around the Third Ward in Milwaukee. This year, the Milwaukee Police Band, Highpoint barbershop quartet, and Sussex Hamilton a capella are just a few of the musical acts to be featured in the festival. Besides the music
that will be featured this year, “Christmas in the Ward” offers a multitude of shops and activities that the whole family can enjoy. In addition, the festival features live reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides and a showing of Disney’s Frozen at the Hudson Business Lounge. Whether you are coming alone or bringing the whole family, there are bound to be a number of events among the festivities to pique your interests. Who: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra What: Under the Mistletoe featuring Ashley Brown When: Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7
Every year, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs a holiday concert where they feature a number of holiday hits, including many Christmas classics. This year, the festival will feature Broadway actress and vocalist Ashley Brown. Brown is best known for her role as Mary Poppins in the Broadway production, and has proven to be an all-around incredibly talented performer. With the collaboration between the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Broadway star Ashley Brown, Under the Mistletoe is sure to be riveting. Who: The Naturals, Gold ‘n Blues and The Meladies What: Christmas Cheer: The Marquette a capella Christmas Concert When: Friday, Dec. 5 Where: Weasler Auditorium Marquette’s three a capella ensembles will be collaborating for the very first time to bring Marquette students a vocal presentation they are sure to remember. Each group will be featuring classic Christmas songs individually and will eventually combine as one assembly to perform a select Christmas song together.
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TWITTER TUESDAY
With finals lurking around the corner and stress running high, everyone could use a quick procrastination break. Since we know you will be sitting on social media anyway, here are some Twitter accounts to alleviate the last-weeks-of-school-beforebreak blues.
Christmas Countdown: @christmas_clock
calm.com: @calmdotcom
Now that we’ve passed Thanksgiving, it’s finally acceptable to be thinking about Christmas. This is especially true during finals week: the arrival of Christmas means family, friends, food, presents and, most importantly, the end of finals. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, follow for creative use of Christmastime emojis.
For those students who are one flashcard away from losing it, calm. com’s Twitter account may be just the trick. Pictures of soothing landscapes and calming inspirational messages are this account’s calling card. Follow for a quick break from the insanity that is early December. To ramp up the experience, visit the full website and let your troubles fade away.
Food Pics Delivery: @PicsDelivery Halfway through an all-nighter, you’re looking for the perfect snack on GrubHub. Or, you’re fantasizing about where you’ll drag your friends or parents for your celebratory “finals are actually over” dinner. Follow Food Pics for ideas or simply for that warm and fuzzy feeling you get whenever you see melted cheese or chocolate sauce.
VISIT Milwaukee: @visitmilwaukee You’ve spent an entire semester in Milwaukee and haven’t been downtown once? The last few days before break are the perfect time. Follow for drink specials, new restaurant openings and holiday celebration announcements so your plans are in place by the time you finish the last exam.
Cute Animals: @CuteAnimal_Pics “I still have five exams and three papers and four group projects and six quizzes and two presentations and OH MY GOSH WOULD YOU LOOK AT THOSE WHISKERS!” Nothing can warm your heart and quiet your worried soul quite like a daily dose of baby animals. Follow for kittens and puppies.
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MU events to help students flustered by finals By Hannah Byron
Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 12-1:30 p.m. on the AMU 1st floor lobby
Finals are just around the corner. The glow of Thanksgiving break is long gone and the stress of exams and papers is beginning to build. There’s no escaping finals week, but there are special offerings and events students can take advantage of to have a less stressful last week before the winter break.
Thursday, Dec. 4 from 4-5:30 p.m. on the AMU 2nd floor lobby
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Counseling Center and MUSG bring in pet therapy Looking for a quick smile aided by a fluffy friend? Head to the Alumni Memorial Union Tuesday and Thursday of this week to hang out with the therapy dogs to take a much needed break from studying.
Also on Thursday, the counseling center will host a photo booth and other fun activities from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Extended Hours at Starbucks The popular coffee shop knows how much college students love coffee (and need it to stay awake to study), so they have extended their business hours Monday through Friday until 1 a.m. On the weekends it closes at midnight.
Memorial Library Hours extended to 2 a.m. Since the end of the semester is upon us, the library will be extra packed. Good thing Memorial library is extending its hours to 2 a.m. to give students a nice place to study. Remember, Raynor is for group project work, where talking is permitted, and Memorial is for quiet personal study. If you mix them up, prepare for angry glares from other students. Free Games and Pool All Week Tucked in the corner near the Union Station in the Alumni Memorial Union is the Brooks Lounge, a gaming and billiard hall. With your student ID, you can check out games such as Monopoly for free when you need a study break, or you can play some pool (usually for $1) for a half hour. With its big tables and chairs, the lounge also makes a comfortable place to study. Hot Cookie Night at Cobeen Even with the stress of cramming for tests, it’s important to treat yourself once in awhile. Take a break from the books and wind down with a warm hot cookie from Cobeen Tuesday night.
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Next week MUSG brings finals week therapy dogs back to the AMU.
Gentle Yoga in 707 Building in Suite 130 Studying all day stretches the mind, but remembering to stretch the body can help relieve anxiety. Never done yoga before? No problem. This free class is designed especially for newcomers. The class is offered:
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The Starbucks on campus will temporarily extend its hours next week.
Mondays 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. Thursdays 7-8 a.m. Meditation in 707 Building in Suite 130 On Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m., join the free mediation class to put your mind and worries at ease. Breathe in, and breathe out, finals week is almost over. Free showing of “Elf” at Varsity Theater Reward yourself with a movie night with friends after a hard
week of studying by going to see “Elf” Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are free to any student and nonMarquette student (if accompanied by Marquette student) with a student ID. Holiday A Cappella Concert Before the movie, watch The Naturals, The Meladies and The Gold ‘N Blaues perform Friday at 7 p.m. in Weasler Auditorium. The singing groups will sing classic holiday songs to put you in the Christmas mood, and it will make a nice study break for the evening.
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The Marquette Wire Editorial Board:
Elena Fransen, Opinions Editor Jasmine Gonzalez, Assistant Opinions Editor Joe Kaiser, Executive Director Rebecca Rebholz, Managing Editor Matt Kulling, News Executive Ben Fate, Copy Chief
Maddy Kennedy, A&E Executive Jacob Born, Sports Executive Amy Elliot-Meisel, Visual Content Editor Valeria Cardenas, Photo Editor
Race issues show up on campus in safety efforts
STAFF EDITORIAL
Class incident aftermath misrepresents the university
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Westboro Baptist Church members plan to picket the university in response to recent events.
Our view: The events that have followed an incident between an instructor and student reflect poorly on the ideals of the university and cause further problems. The university setting aims to be one where people feel comfortable to engage in discourse about different topics. All members of the university, from faculty to students, are responsible for upholding this environment to the best of their ability in their works and interactions with each other. Recently, there has been a story circulating about a philosophy graduate student instructor, Cheryl Abbate, who, while discussing Rawls’s equal liberty principle, chose not to get into further detail on gay rights. A student in the class took issue with this and approached Abbate after class. The story goes that Abbate thought a class discussion on the pros and cons of gay marriage could be offensive to homosexual identifying students and be perceived as homophobic. The student made a recording of Abbate’s response without her knowledge, which the student shared with third parties after filing a complaint with the philosophy department. The incident has grown from a conversation between an instructor and a student into a debate about liberal and conservative viewpoints in the context of a religious identifying university. Marquette professor of political science John McAdams has blown up the issue, and his take on the story was picked up by news outlets like Fox News. Now, the story has national coverage, with the Westboro Baptist Church planning to picket the university Dec. 8 in response. McAdams found out about the incident from the student involved and, as a third party with his own very clear bias, wrote of the story on his personal blog, Marquette Warrior. His perspective included an attack on Abbate and the university at large for holding intolerant views of conservative and true Catholic ideas. He played a significant role in distributing the story, letting his own biases shape it. Only Abbate and the student in question know what really went on during their discussion, yet the story has spread with the influence of different third party opinions and has strayed from the academic environment that should be upheld at Marquette. People who were not in Abbate’s classroom during the incident should not be spinning stories out of reported
details and personal opinions. Nor should they be spreading them around through personal blogs unaffiliated with Marquette’s administration for people to take the biased opinions as the university’s position on the matter. Much of the conversation about the issue has been hearsay or a misrepresentation of the facts. McAdams’s opinion, which depicts Abbate and “political correctness” as the villains and manifests itself as the university’s official position, is holding traction. University President Michael Lovell offered an administrative take on the issue in a Nov. 22 letter to the Marquette community. “We are dedicated to uphold academic freedom and to maintain an environment in which the dignity and worth of each member of our community is respected, especially students. We deplore hatred and abuse directed at a member of our community in any format.” This appears directed at Abbate but definitely applies to McAdams as well. He expressly directed criticism and ridicule at Abbate for her actions, which he greatly embellished, thus making himself culpable for inappropriate behavior toward a student for her opinions. Abbate has started to receive hate mail as a result of McAdams’s attack and its incited media coverage. While we are unable to know exactly what occurred between Abbate and the student in her classroom, we can still learn from this incident. We do not want and cannot accept an intolerant environment at Marquette. Ideas and opinions should be exchanged in an open manner on a level playing field, with respect and dignity for all members of the community. McAdams responded to the incident in a way that was disrespectful and a poor representation of Marquette ideals. From here, the university should move to take seriously the actions of individuals involved, from undergraduate to graduate students and student instructors to tenured faculty. The situation should be investigated before it comes to misrepresent Marquette as an academic institution where people cannot speak their mind in a conducive and respectful manner. It is the task of the entire Marquette community to make sure this is not the reality and to learn from past mistakes to make the university better for all people, whatever their viewpoints may be.
Sarah Patel Issues of race and racism in the United States are major topics in the news in light of the court decision that came out of Ferguson. White police officer Darren Wilson was not indicted after shooting and killing unarmed 18-year-old AfricanAmerican, Michael Brown, following a struggle in early August. This is one of several cases recently where the role of race is questioned as motive for police violence toward black citizens. Milwaukee had its own case when a police officer, Christopher Manney, struggled with and shot a black man, Dontre Hamilton, multiple times after he was found sleeping in Red Arrow Park. While these police officers may have been doing their duty to maintain order while protecting themselves and others, they resorted to firing multiple shots, ultimately killing Brown and Hamilton. The message evoked by these incidents, as well as the consistent trend that police officers are more likely to use deadly force against black individuals, is that black people, especially men, pose a dangerous threat and need to be controlled or killed. This is frustrating to many as it results in the unjust targeting of black communities and puts them at odds with often predominantly white police forces. A similar trend shows up on campus as black individuals can feel the effects racism. Writes one Marquette student, “I feel that racism on campus is subtle and most times passive. Many times, students of color are disregarded because some students who are in the racial majority assume that all students of color were admitted into the university through the EOP program
because of their stereotypes.” Black students sometimes feel identified as troublesome and singled-out as possible threats by the Department of Public Safety. Some feel they need to wear Marquette apparel, or carry a backpack to validate their identity as students so DPS does not stop or follow them. Even when they do dress the part of a college student, they often still feel like they are watched closely. This is not a way for anyone to live. Individuals should not feel out of place in their own communities, schools or even homes for some. It seems unjust for some people to worry whether or not their clothing choices will result in DPS following them that day. DPS is tasked to ensure the safety of students, not police those who fit whatever stereotyped demographic they deem to be unsafe based on appearance and possible behavior. Appearance is not a justifiable mark of guilt or a motivator cast aside when the subject of race emerges. One’s criminal actions make one responsible for a crime, not one’s racial appearance. People of all races can commit crimes, just as people of all races can be innocent. A particular group of people should not be watched or treated in a way different from another. This discrimination causes a sense of shame and embarrassment, as well as anger toward institutional forces, such as the police system which views and treats them as and danger. Race does not define actions, just as fear should not define the use of deadly force as justified. While the bigger picture may seem hard to change, it all starts in our own community. With the possibility of DPS having police rights, many black students may wonder what this means for them, and how they will be treated. Moving into the new year, campus must consider the recent events as it possibly moves toward a big change. Equal and just consideration should be given by DPS to all those on campus, no matter what happens. Sarah Patel is a senior studying social welfare and justice, philosophy and sociology. Email Sarah with comments or suggestions at sarah.patel@mu.edu.
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Give back to MKE businesses this holiday season
Jasmine Gonzalez Having just come back from Thanksgiving break and being oh-so-near to winter break, the holidays are fast approaching; a time highlighted by the appearance of string lights, warm drinks and yes, holiday shopping. Though the season calls for peace and cheer, holiday shopping can be a stressful activity as consumers flock to the stores starting the day after Thanksgiving in hopes of finding the perfect gifts for friends and loved ones. This Thanksgiving holiday, retailers could be divided into two camps: those who chose to give their employees the holiday off, such as Barnes & Noble, Costco and Home Depot, and those who started their Black Friday sales Thursday, such as Best Buy, Walmart and Toys R Us. The decision to cut into holiday time sparked several protests; groups such as OUR Walmart called for improved work conditions for retail employees, while the Blackout Black Friday movement urged a retail boycott in solidarity with protests in Ferguson, Mo. It appears many consumers took the movements to heart as the National Retail Federation reported a 5.2 percent drop in shopper turnout and an expected 11 percent drop in sales, both in stores and online, over the long weekend. Fortunately, this circumstance opens the door for alternatives to your usual holiday shopping. Since 2010, American Express has promoted Small Business Saturday in an effort to boost sales for
small business owners. Small Business Saturday has already passed this year, but for those who chose to avoid the Black Friday crowds and still want to get some shopping done, consider supporting local merchants this year instead of big names. A major benefit of buying local is being able to score some truly unique items. Especially for those who live out of state, one-of-a-kind Milwaukee products and goods make for interesting gifts that cannot be found elsewhere—and yes, there are alternatives to just buying everything from the Marquette Spirit Shop. Cafés such as Colectivo, Stone Creek and Anodyne offer just about anything a coffee aficionado could ask for, from unique coffee roasts to Wisconsin and coffee-themed apparel. These businesses are also great locations to study for finals or to avoid studying in a relaxing atmosphere. Local candy makers also abound: Becky’s Blissful Bakery sells handcrafted caramels, while Kehr’s Candies and Red Elephant Chocolate offer a variety of gourmet candy chocolates in the Historic Third Ward. For apparel, there is Brew City Brand in the Milwaukee Public Market, offering designs referencing Milwaukee staples like beer, cheese and bubblers. Also in the Third Ward is Milwaukee Home, which offers more youth-oriented shirts and hoodies donning the Milwaukee Home logo, and Third Coast Style, a boutique featuring trendy items made by Milwaukee designers. This is only a small fraction of the local vendors that offer great holiday gifts. Local First Milwaukee also offers a directory of locally owned businesses that offer plenty of alternatives for holiday shopping. The possibilities are almost endless. By shopping local, not only does a consumer get to find interesting wares and gift ideas, but those dollars also help support a local Milwaukee entrepreneur,
Student not helping in group project hit by anvil
Jerome Drake, a senior in the College of Business Administration who was not contributing to his group project, was suddenly struck by an anvil when walking down Wisconsin Avenue Tuesday. Drake, who was not carrying his weight in his group project according to his fellow group members, did not see the anvil coming from the top of Marquette Hall. “I was just minding my own business, not contributing to my group project, when all of a sudden this 10,000-pound black, cartoon anvil came and smushed me,” Drake said. “Thankfully, it did not interrupt me from getting anything done because I was not contributing to my group project.” Drake’s other group members said they were unaware that Drake was struck with the anvil, as they had not seen him in weeks and he has not
returned their emails or texts. “We had no idea he was smushed by an anvil,” Samantha Henry, senior in the College of Business Administration, told the Turnip in an exclusive interview on the top of Marquette Hall. “He’s bad at keeping in touch.” Drake is now being treated at Aurora Sinai Medical Center for anvil-induced smush wounds. He immediately contacted his group members to tell them that is the reason he will not be participating in the group project the next two weeks. “This hospital excuse follows the visiting family in Florida excuse, the brother’s birthday excuse, the stomach flu excuse, and the visiting family in Antarctica excuse,” Aaron Barnes, senior in the College of Business Administration, told the Turnip in an exclusive interview on the top of Marquette Hall. “Not sure how he got hit by an anvil though.” Drake had previously dodged several cartoon grand pianos falling off multiple buildings on Wisconsin Avenue, all while not contributing to his group project. This article is written as satire and does not in any way reflect real situations. If you choose to believe it as fact, do so at your own discretion.We have no problem with that. Follow The Turnip at @muturnip on Twitter for more legitimately fake news.
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Colectivo’s multiple Milwaukee locations offer great local wares for the holidays.
allowing them to continue doing what they love for a living and producing goods that capture the Milwaukee spirit. It can often be difficult for a small business owner to not only break onto the scene, but to maintain their business over time, with fluctuating costs and stiff competition from larger companies that can make or break their livelihood. When you buy local, you invest in their business and can keep a beloved shop from shutting down. It is a winwin situation: you find interesting gifts, and the city and its residents get to flourish for another season. So if you’re looking to get some
holiday shopping done before leaving campus, consider going local. Many of these locations are just a walk or bus ride away, and trust me, it can help getting off campus for a while when the stress of finals week impending. You can get to know your city, find some cool stuff for your friends and family (or yourself), and help boost the local economy. It is a great way to give back to the community this holiday season. Jasmine Gonzalez is a senior studying political science and history. Email Jasmine with comments or suggestions at jasmine.a.gonzalez@mu.edu and follow her on Twitter, @_jasberry.
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MU loses to South Dakota
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Kenisha Bell was named the Big East Freshman of the Week, the first Golden Eagle to earn the honor since 2011, but Marquette took another loss in a close game vs. South Dakota.
Bell’s career high 22 points not enough as MU falls to Coyotes By Jack Goods
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It’s been a tough start to the season for the Golden Eagles, as they dropped to 2-4 with a loss to South Dakota Sunday. Marquette trailed by nine at the half, had a late surge, but fell just short, losing to the Coyotes 69-65. Leading the way for Mar-
quette was freshman guard Kenisha Bell, who scored a team-leading and career-high 22 points in the loss. She posted her previous career high of 21 points in the Golden Eagles’ previous game against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She was named the Big East Freshman of the Week Monday. Bell is the first Marquette player to earn this honor since 2011. Bell put the Golden Eagles up 65-63 in the waning minutes with a 3-point play, but Marquette was unable to score again. South Dakota junior
guard Tia Hemiller answered with the tying bucket, followed by a Coyotes steal off the inbound play. The Golden Eagles fouled senior guard Raeshel Contreras, who made both free throws to give South Dakota a 67-65 lead. Senior guard Arlesia Morse, who scored 15 points in the loss, had one last opportunity to tie the game with less than five seconds remaining, but missed the shot attempt. The early season struggles are not a surprise for Marquette, a team adjusting to new coach Carolyn Kieger and featuring
four true freshmen. The team is also experimenting with new roles for players. Freshman Hannah Grim and sophomore McKayla Yentz were in the starting lineup for the first time in their respective careers. Marquette’s two-game road trip this week gives the Golden Eagles an opportunity to get back on the right track. Tuesday, the Golden Eagles face Auburn and four days later they’ll be back in Wisconsin to battle rival Wisconsin. Marquette is catching each team at the right time, as both are riding losing streaks.
Auburn boasts a solid 3-2 record, but two of its victories came against mediocre opponents in Troy and Grambling State. The Tigers’ most impressive victory is against Florida Gulf Coast, a team that went 26-8 last season and is 5-2 this year. They’ve lost their last two games to Virginia and Winthrop. Wisconsin defeated Marquette by two in last year’s meeting, but has gotten off to a slow start this year. The 1-4 Badgers have lost four in a row after winning their opener against Illinois State.
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Karageorge is another concussion-related tragedy
Jacob Born The worst fear for the missing Ohio State football player Kosta Karageorge was confirmed Sunday when he was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had been missing since Wednesday. Karageorge was a walk-on this year after spending the previous three years on Ohio State’s wrestling team. He had one tackle in his only game played this season. Despite the limited playing time on the football field, Karageorge had a history of concussions. Multiple reports state Karageorge sent a few texts before disappearing Wednesday morning. One was to his mother, in which he apologized for being “an embarrassment.” In another text to his old wrestling coach, Karageorge said he loved him, according to the New York Times. These were unusual behaviors for Karageorge. His sister told the Times Karageorge suffered confusion, became disoriented and had frequent mood swings due to concussions. Whether or not these symptoms came as a direct result of concussions, Karageorge is
not the first person in sports to experience behavioral changes after suffering a concussion, let alone commit suicide. In fact, he’s added to a list that’s becoming longer at an alarming rate. Since 2011, there have been a number of high-profile athletes who have died due to symptoms directly related to concussions. The first was Derek Boogaard, a hockey enforcer who died in May 2011 due to a drug overdose. He became addicted to pain killers after chronic headaches and body aches from numerous fights in the NHL. Later that summer, two more hockey players, Wade Belak and Rick Rypien, committed suicide due to depression. Depression has become a well-known outcome because of repeated concussions. In 2012, the football world was rocked when 12-time Pro Bowler Junior Seau shot and killed himself. And later that year, Jevon Belcher shot his girlfriend before killing himself at the Kansas City Chiefs practice facility. All five of these players, along with numerous others, have been diagnosed with CTE, a degenerative brain disease caused by repetitive hits to the head. It is unknown whether Karageorge will be diagnosed with the same disease, as it only can be discovered after death by looking at the brain. Regardless of whether or not he had CTE, sports, especially those as violent as hockey
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Kosta Karageorge only played in one game at Ohio State, but still had a serious concussion history.
and football, need to actively reduce head trauma. The NHL has done this through Rule 54, which makes it illegal to target the head for a hit or deliver a blind-side hit. Football has instituted rules to make any hit to the head illegal, as well as protecting defenseless players, especially the quarterback, wide receiver and kicker. However, these rules are not enough. Both leagues need to change the culture surrounding the
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hits and the players. Yes, fans love big hits. However, nothing will change until the players respect their opponents and are educated on the dangers of hits to the head. The leagues must acknowledge that helmets only prevent less damage rather than any damage, and must make sure hits are to the body rather than the head. And knowing what happens when you hit someone in the head will start to change the mentality of players.
It should not take another tragedy like Karageorge’s to force leagues to make changes to protect their players. And while leagues are making the right strides, much more work needs to be done to prevent any more tragedies.
Jacob Born is from Saint Louis, MO studying journalism with a minor in marketing. Email him at jacob.born@ marquette.edu.
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Marquette shows improvement in Orlando Classic 30-point outings from Carlino, Wilson, lead MU to third place By Matt Barbato
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It was hard to project which direction Marquette was heading in the early portion of coach Steve Wojciechowski’s first year at the helm. An encouraging performance against Ohio State was cancelled out by a home loss to Omaha and an escape against lowly NJIT. However, with a third-place finish in the Orlando Classic tournament during Thanksgiving weekend, Marquette showed some signs of improvement. The trip included some bumps and bruises, literally, as Wojciechowski barely made it out for tip off in the third-place game after accidentally putting his hand through a whiteboard in the locker room. The team exited the Sunshine State with a 2-1 record and wins over middling majors in Georgia Tech in the tournament opener and Tennessee in the third-place game. Marquette’s lone loss came against No. 20 Michigan State by 11 points. Matt Carlino proved his scoring ability in Marquette’s 7270 victory against the Yellow Jackets. The graduate student dropped 38 points on a blazing 8-of-18 from behind the arc. Entering Thanksgiving weekend, Carlino was inconsistent from the floor and scored only 34 points in his first four games. Thursday night was a different story, as Carlino scored more than half of his team’s points and carried Marquette to victory. Senior Juan Anderson chipped in with 12, and the next highest scorer was senior Derrick Wilson with seven points. The Golden Eagles lost to the talented Spartans in the semifinals, but went down in valiant fashion. The Golden Eagles stuck around with Michigan State for the entire first half and trailed by one heading into the locker room. Michigan State’s talent started to impose its will in the second stanza as the Spartans extended their lead to 16 points with 11 minutes to play. But, Marquette refused to surrender and trimmed the deficit down to single digits. Marquette showed some gutsy resolve against the Spartans, countering several runs to keep the game within striking distance. Marquette’s hardnosed play could not overcome a 57-percent shooting performance from the Spartans. The Golden Eagles struggled to cover
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Graduate senior Matt Carlino showed off his scoring ability by setting a tournament record with 38 points against Georgia Tech.
Michigan State’s talented shooters in their 2-3 zone and were too slow in covering the perimeter. Duane Wilson emerged to lead the team in scoring with 15 points. Carlino was not far behind with 14, but was less efficient from the field. Steve Taylor Jr. and Deonte Burton also scored in double figures with 10 points apiece. Carlino was named to the all-tournament team. The third place game was all about the Wilsons. Duane Wilson put up Marquette’s second 30-point outing of the tournament and Derrick Wilson scored an impressive 11 points on a perfect 4-of-4 from the field as Marquette knocked off Tennessee 67-59. Tennessee started the game with a 9-0 run in the first three minutes, but Marquette
outscored the Volunteers 35-21 to close the half and never relinquished the lead. The senior Derrick and redshirt freshman Duane scored Marquette’s final 24 points of the game. Duane flaunted some serious range, as he connected on three 3-pointers from NBA length, the last one almost stretching out to the center court logo. Derrick showed confidence in his offensive game, draining a corner three and a mid-range jumper along with two impressive layups. The tournament was also an impressive showing for Wojciechowski and his staff. In the Georgia Tech game, Wojciechowski surprised the Yellow Jackets with the 2-3 zone. Against Tennessee, the coaches
noticed Tennessee’s tendency to fall into foul trouble and emphasized an aggressive offensive mindset. It worked, as Marquette forced the Volunteers into 24 personal fouls. Each member of Tennessee’s starting five committed at least three fouls. The highest praise came Friday night from one of the most iconic coaches in college basketball. Although Wojciechowski’s team was defeated, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo applauded Marquette’s effort. “I loved that team tonight, I loved the way he coached them,” Izzo said in the postgame press conference. “I said (to Wojciechowski), ‘That’s how my teams used to play.’ That’s what I said to him. I said, ‘Man, I’m proud of you.’
“You know what? My first year that’s exactly how we played. Not very talented, but we went after people.” Izzo’s comments might be the biggest takeaway from the tournament. Wojciechowski described the tournament as “fighting against human nature,” because his team played four games in seven days with only eight players. Despite that war of attrition, Marquette identified itself as a blue-collared club that will not relent. Marquette will have the week off to prepare for its showdown with the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers Saturday morning. If the Golden Eagles can maintain their scrappy mentality and come in with a good gameplan, they could pull off the upset.
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Volleyball faces Illinois State in NCAA Tournament
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Marquette qualified for the NCAA Tournament thanks to a 24-8 regular season, but will face a tough test against an Illinois State team riding a 22-match winning streak.
Golden Eagles earn at-large bid thanks to impressive season By Hank Greening
henry.greening@marquette.edu
The Marquette women’s volleyball team is dancing for the fourth consecutive season, as the Golden Eagles were awarded an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship Sunday. Marquette (24-8) will take on Illinois State (26-5) Thursday, Dec. 4,
at the Wisconsin Field House in Madison at 5 p.m. The Golden Eagles are led by Big East Player of the Year, sophomore Autumn Bailey, and All-Big East First Teamers senior Lindsay Gosh and redshirt sophomore Meghan Niemann. Bailey is a force to be reckoned with, as she comes in with the most kills, points and service aces (both total and average per set in all three categories) in the conference and is the only sophomore in the top 10 nationally in points per set (5.48), kills per set (4.73) and total kills (544). Niemann and Gosh both ranked in the top
seven in the conference in hitting percentage and Niemann had the fifth-most blocks in the league. The Golden Eagles finished their season with a hard-fought, yet ultimately disappointing loss to Seton Hall in five sets in the Big East Tournament Semifinals, 23-25, 12-25, 25-19, 25-18, 1115. Redshirt junior Courtney Kintzel led the Golden Eagles with a career-high 19 kills in the match on a .444 hitting percentage. Bailey had 14 kills of her own, despite a lackluster .076 percentage. Defensively, Marquette had 11 blocks, including three solos and seven block
assists from Niemann. Houg also had a career night with 35 digs. Marquette is 2-3 all-time in the NCAA Tournament and has advanced to the secondround of play twice. In 2011, the Golden Eagles defeated Western Kentucky and in 2013, they topped Louisville. Marquette’s first-year coach, Ryan Theis, made the big dance four times in his tenure at Ohio and advanced to the second round in three of the four appearances. Illinois State is coming off a 22-match winning streak and a Missouri Valley Conference Championship. The Redbirds
haven’t lost a match since Sept. 12, when they fell to Baylor in five sets at a tournament in Washington D.C. Marquette and Illinois State have met only twice and split the series 1-1. The Golden Eagles won the last match last season in five sets at the Al McGuire Center. Gosh led Marquette with 16 kills and Niemann added 14. Marquette will bus students to Madison for the game for free. The buses will depart from the Al at 2:30 p.m. Thursday and return at approximately 9 p.m.
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Club hockey splits weekend series with Platteville Marquette concludes fall semester slate against Notre Dame By Sterling Silver
sterling.silver@marquette.edu
The Marquette club hockey team split its series with the Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers in its weekend matchup before Thanksgiving break, following its home series sweep of Lewis University. Each game had the same 4-3 score, with the Golden Eagles coming out on top Friday and losing Saturday’s rematch. The series gave Marquette (17-71) a chance to heal old wounds left by last season’s 4-2 loss in the MACHA Championship against the Pioneers. While the team wasn’t able to pull out the sweep, senior assistant captain David Fabris was pleased to have another shot against one of the team’s rivals. “Going into the games, we felt like beating them this year would allow us to get some kind of revenge on them for last season and show how much we have improved as a team,” Fabris said. “For upperclassmen, the games were huge because within the last three
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Two goals by Tyler Schwichtenberg led Marquette past UW-Platteville Friday night in the first of a two-game set against the Pioneers.
seasons we have lost to Platteville in the MACHA championship twice. We definitely had some bad blood against them.” The matchups themselves were as tight as the scores suggested.
Friday night, a tightly contested scoreless first period gave way to a Tyler Schwichtenberg goal and a John Stillman shot and score which gave Marquette a 2-0 lead midway through the second. But, the
Pioneers responded with three goals of their own, including a third period goal with about 10 minutes left in the game. However, the 3-2 Pioneer lead would not last long as
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Schwichtenberg knocked in his second goal with only four minutes left in the third period, sending the game into overtime. 10 minutes into the extra period, Stillman was able to break away and knock in the go-ahead score for the 4-3 victory. Coach Will Jurgensen was proud of how his team handled the close matchup. “It was one of those challenging nights for us as a team offensively, but the boys really fought hard and ended up winning it in overtime,” Jurgensen said. “It was good to see the guys battling all the way through the finish of the game and one I would chalk up as a character win.” The Golden Eagles came out flying Saturday, with goals from sophomore Will Podewils and freshman Marc Shipbaugh giving Marquette an early 2-0 lead. However, the lead would be short-lived when a bevy of major penalties put the Pioneers in man-advantage situations in the second period. Three powerplay goals, two of which came on a major penalty, gave Platteville a 3-2 lead going into the third. Platteville extended the lead with another goal midway through the third, and despite a Stillman goal late, Marquette was unable to score again and lost 4-3. In some players’ eyes, the disappointment in the loss stemmed from a tightly called game. Fabris didn’t want to pin the result on the referees, but he was certainly not pleased with the officiating in such a close game. “As a player and team you always hate to say the refs played a large part in the outcome of the game, but with the number of extremely questionable penalties and 10-minute game misconducts we had, this is one of those instances,” Fabris said. Along with the questionable officiating, Jurgensen said nothing went his team’s way in Saturday’s contest. “Saturday was a frustrating game from a team stand point because we truly couldn’t get any bounces,” Jurgensen said. “It wasn’t that the boys were playing bad, but every 50-50 puck that was out there, we lost.” Marquette concludes the fall semester portion of their schedule with a series at Notre Dame this weekend. The Golden Eagles will be off until their Jan. 23 home series with Loyola-Chicago at the Ponds of Brookfield.