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MU kicks off forgiveness-themed week Mission Week to feature survivor of Rwandan genocide By Natalie Wickman
natalie.wickman@marquette.edu
The 14th annual Mission Week, “The Art and Practice of Forgiveness,” started Sunday morning with a mass at the Church of the Gesu presented by the Rev. Doug Leonhardt, Associate Vice President of the Office Mission & Ministry. For Leonhardt, forgiveness is relevant to the Marquette community – especially after the resignations of key campus leaders, including the president, executive vice president, Department of Public Safety chief and athletic director. “In times of transition like Marquette is experiencing this year and the uncertainty it causes, it is easier to blame rather than forgive,” Leonhardt said in an email. The week runs from Feb. 2 to 7 and includes book discussions, Soup with Substance talks, a keynote speech and lectures featuring prominent religious figures. Any student can attend, regardless of their religious background. “Forgiveness is a common concern in all world religions and the reflection on this can draw on what is common in all of the faith traditions present in the Marquette community,” Leonhardt said. Stephanie Russell, vice president of the Office of Mission
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The Rev. James Voiss, assistant vice president for mission at Gonzaga University, speaks at a Mission Week event titled “Rethinking Christian Forgiveness” in the AMU Ballrooms Monday night. Voiss is one of many contributors to the week, which focuses on the theme of forgiveness.
& Ministry, said this year’s Mission Week uses a different approach and one she wants the university to build upon in the future. “We are digging deeper on a single topic this year by examining forgiveness from
many points of view,” Russell said in an email. In addition, Pope Francis’ sermons heavily emphasize performing forgiveness, love and mercy as a Catholic individual. “(Pope Francis) has said,
again and again, that the joy of God is to forgive,” Russell said. “This year’s theme was chosen because our world is deeply in need of people who can exercise forgiveness – personally, in their families and communities, and globally – and because
Marquette’s mission as a Catholic university invites us into the kind of love and forgiveness that Jesus exemplified.” Keynote speaker Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the 1994 See Mission, Page 4
MU eradicates mice problem in McCormick Hall Administration says dormitory pests not a structural issue By Matt Barbato
matthew.barbato@marquette.edu
Multiple findings of living and dead mice in students’ rooms were reported at McCormick Hall at the end of the fall semester, with more incidents occurring early this semester. Rick Arcuri, associate dean for administration, said the university took the problem seriously immediately after the first finding was reported. “As soon as we knew there was
a mouse in the building, we called our pest control company,” Arcuri said. “It turned out that we had several different incidences. When you first get them and it’s on the same floor, you start thinking it might be the same mice. When they show up on a couple of different floors, then you understand that it’s a little bit more than one mouse and you go after it.” Maggie Griffith, a freshman in the College of Communication and a McCormick resident, said she saw a mouse in her room about two weeks ago, but other residents probably had it worse off. “I only saw one,” Griffith said. “You could hear (more) squeaking around in the vents. A room at the other end of the hall had them in their closets.”
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Arcuri said there were no mice found inside the dining hall, which is open until midnight throughout the entire week. “We trap in that area and there’s no activity whatsoever,” Arcuri said. ”All of it has been in the tower of McCormick.” Though critters were found on six different floors, Arcuri said he believes the problem is resolved and the university constantly keeps tabs on pest control in campus residences. “We’re proactively treating for all kind of pests, and they monitor that throughout the course of the year,” Arcuri said. He also said the small infestation did not stem from any structural issues, but rather from open containers and bags of food on the floors
where mice were found. “It’s not a structural problem,” Arcuri said. “Mice are opportunistic, and if they find something to eat, they know they’ve found a home. What we found in almost all instances where we were seeing mice was that there was some type of food in the room either opened or on the floor.” The mice may be gone for now, but Arcuri said the university will continue to look for any further infestations.
“We’ve eliminated the issue,” Arcuri said. “We will continue to monitor it just to make sure, but I think we’re on the front end of it.” Acuri and McCormick Hall Director Jennifer Steiner advise students living in McCormick not to leave any food or crumbs on the floor and to vacuum or remove anything from the floor that could attract more mice. Steiner also suggests that students properly seal all food items.
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I only saw one.You could hear (more) squeaking around in the vents. A room at the other end of the hall had them in their closets.” Maggie Griffith, Freshman, College of Communication
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News in Brief Wis. officials face same-sex lawsuit
Four same-sex couples filed a lawsuit against Republican Gov. Scott Walker and other state officials Monday, challenging the Wisconsin’s constitutional amendment that bars gay marriage. The couples, who are are asking the judge to strike down the amendment and other current laws that sanction gay couples for marrying in neighboring states, will be represented by attorneys from the American Civil Liberties Union. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, one of the officials being sued, said he would uphold the constitutional amendment in a statement issued Monday. “This constitutional amendment was approved by a large majority of Wisconsin residents,” Van Hollen said in the statement. “I believe
the amendment is constitutional, and I will vigorously defend it.” In 2006, 60 percent of Wisconsin residents voted for a constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage and civil unions, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. A Marquette Law Poll released in October 2013, however, showed that Wisconsin opinion on same-sex marriage shifted since the 2006 vote. About 53 percent of respondents were in favor of legal same-sex marriage and 24 percent of respondents expressed support for civil unions, according to the poll. These lawsuits follow a string of cases throughout the country challenging state laws filed after the U.S. Supreme Court in June struck down the Defense of Marriage Act. Seventeen states and Washington, D.C., allow same-sex marriage.
Al Qaeda distances itself from ISIS Al Qaeda’s leadership publicly distanced itself from a jihadist group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, once one of its most prominent affiliates, the New York Times reported. ISIS, which is waging a guerrilla war against both the governments of Syria and Iraq, was cast out of Al Qaeda in an announcement posted on several Jihadist websites. The rift between the two organizations can be attributed to the infighting between Syria’s various rebel groups. Al Qaeda had previously ordered ISIS to withdraw from Syria and hand over its operations to the officially Al Qaeda sponsored AlNusra Front, which the latter
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DPS Reports Jan. 29 At 7:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by an unidentified driver struck a university vehicle driven by a student-employee in the 600 block of N. 16th St. and left the scene. No injuries or damages were reported. MPD was contacted. Sometime between Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 29 at 10 p.m., a student reported being harassed by another person by a person not affiliated with Marquette. Jan. 30 At 1:30 p.m., an employee reported that unknown person(s) removed unsecured, unattended university property estimated at $30 from Straz Tower.
At 3:48 p.m., a student reported being sexually assaulted by a former student in the Gymnasium on Jan. 22, 2011 between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. MPD was contacted. Jan. 31 At 7:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by an unidentified driver struck a university vehicle driven by a student-employee in the 600 block of N. 16th St. and left the scene. No injuries or damages were reported. MPD was contacted. Sometime between Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 29 at 10 p.m., a student reported being harassed by another person by a person not affiliated with Marquette.
refused. Because of ISIS’s control of Syrian oil fields and its ability to demand extortion money, the group never depended on Al Qaeda for resources, making the severing of relations mostly a formality. A suicide bomber affiliated with ISIS detonated himself Monday, killing 16 fighters at a rebel base. At least 30 others, including 13 children and three women, were killed the same day following Syrian government airstrikes in Aleppo. More than 130,000 people have killed so far during the nearly three-year-old war.
Common Council president resigns
After 10 years in office, Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines announced Friday he is resigning to accept a job as an associate director with Milwaukee’s Housing Authority. The Common Council will elect a new president at its regular Feb. 11 meeting. A special election will also be held to fill Hines’ vacant alderman spot. Hines, 49, will be paid $120,000 at his new position at the Milwaukee’s Housing Authority — roughly $37,000 more than what he receives as Common Council president. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the residents of the 15th District and all of the City of Milwaukee for the last 18 years,” Hines said to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “We have so much to be proud of and thankful for. After 10 years in the president’s chair, the time has come for a new challenge, and to let the next council member continue the work for the district.” Hines, a close ally of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, served Milwaukee’s 15th district. He is also an alumnus of Marquette’s 1998 graduating class. The Journal Sentinel reported that after Hines’ announcement, Common Council members Michael Murphy, Ashanti Hamilton and Tony Zielinski said they would seek the council presidency. Alderman Bob Bauman, who represents Marquette’s district, was also mentioned as a possible candidate.
Events Calendar FEBRUARY 2014
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Tuesday 4 People of the Book: An Interfaith Dialogue, Raynor Basement, 6 p.m.
Evita, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Butler Bulldogs, Bradley Center, 8 p.m.
Wednesday 5 “The Whipping Man,” Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, 7 p.m. “The Understudy,” Broadway Theatre Center, 7:30 p.m.
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Why don’t all businesses on campus use MarquetteCASH? By Rob Gebelhoff
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You’re a student looking for food but have no cash on hand. What’s plan B? Many students turn to MarquetteCASH, a quick and easy way for students to purchase food, books and other goods across campus straight from their Marquette ID cards. Robert Mullens, Union Station manager who is in charge of Marquette card services, estimates at least 90 percent of students use money through the MarquetteCASH program in some way, including for laundry, printing and vending machines. “I believe they are satisfied as it provides a mechanism for students to make purchases without having to carry a lot of cash,” Mullens said in an email. In addition to on-campus goods, more than half of the businesses not affiliated with the university located within campus boundaries accept MarquetteCASH as a method of payment. Many managers indicate the program makes it easier to do business. “It’s a convenience for the students,” said Scott Hermanson, general manager at the Papa John’s located on Wells Street. “I would estimate about 8 percent of our revenues come from MarquetteCASH.” Despite its accessibility, not all campus vendors are involved in the program. Businesses not affiliated with Marquette including Qdoba Mexican Grill, the Ardmore Salon, Jimmy John’s, Starbucks and others do not accept money from the university program. “As far as I know, it’s just the corporate nature,” said Mike Burnett, shift supervisor at the Starbucks located on Wisconsin Avenue. “We try to have a national consistency in what we provide.” Other businesses either declined
to comment or were unavailable to If the university discovers a venexplain why they do not take part dor did not follow these rules, the in the program. administration can request BbOne MarquetteCASH started on to terminate the business’ particicampus 16 years ago. It is op- pation in the program. erated through a software apThis is what happened at Sobelplication called man’s, the popuBbOne, which is lar bar and grill lopart of the comcated at the corner mercial suite ofof 16th and Wells fered by Blackstreets. Last year, board Transact, a an assistant mancompany based in ager at the resWashington D.C. taurant accepted Not only does the MarquetteCASH software support to pay for alcohol, cashless transacand the university tions, BbOne also suspended Sobelguarantees parman’s participaents that the transtion in the proactions will take Melanie Sobelman, gram. place between “It was one of owner of Sobelman’s students and lothose situations cal, universitywhere we weren’t approved vendors. babysitting our staff,” said MelaThere are restrictions, though. nie Sobelman, owner of the resMarquette does not allow Mar- taurant. “I knew going into it we quetteCASH to be used for to- could lose it. You’re playing with bacco products, alcohol, lottery fire at a pub and grill like this.” tickets, pornography or birth Sobelman said the assistant control products, according to manager was fired. Regardless, the university’s website. Mul- the restaurant lost a lot of revenue lens said part of the program is due to the incident. “maintaining the standards of a “It hurt our business super bad,” Catholic, Jesuit university.” said Linda Sobelman, manager of Enforcement of this policy is the restaurant and mother of Melaoften automatic. For example, the nie Sobelman. “We are such a busy 7-Eleven on the corner of 17th and restaurant, and we contribute so Wells streets much to the university. I just can’t has software believe they would take it away.” in its register “It only took one time to that blocks drop the ball,” Melanie Sobelthe purchase man added, shrugging. “We of these items definitely learned from it.” with MarBoth Melanie and Linda SobelquetteCASH. man said they hope the university B e y o n d would reconsider its decision. these auThe university’s website states t o m a t i c “no appeals and no second rem e a s u r e s , instatement will be considered though, Mike by Marquette” in the case of Whittow, assistant to the vice a vendor not complying with president in the Office of Admin- MarquetteCASH restrictions. istration who serves as the con- Whittow, however, said such a tact between the university and decision may be reversed. Campus Town businesses, said “I’m not saying that we would the university enforces this poli- not look at reinstating someone, cy through “secret shoppers,” in but they need to prove that they which students or faculty will at- have the ability to monitor alcohol, tempt to buy restricted goods with tobacco and other items,” Whittow money in the program. said. “It would be on a situation“It’s really the only way we will by-situation basis.” find out,” Whittow said.
I knew going into it we could lose (access to MarquetteCASH).You’re playing with fire at a pub and grill like this.”
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Mission: Faith-oriented week to focus on mercy Rwandan genocide, will deliver said he thinks the complexity of a speech titled ‘Forgiving the forgiveness should not stop stuUnforgivable.’ dents from conRussell said Martinuously pursuquette chose Iling it. ibagiza because “(Forgiveshe exemplifies ness is) a topic the process of that can’t be anturning grief and swered in one anger into hope. sentence; we’re “There are far always divtoo many peoing deeper into ple in the world it,” Albin said. whose experi“There’s alence has been ways more consimilar to hers text which we The Rev. Doug Leonhardt, can strive for.” … they have associate vice president of the known the anBoth educaOffice of Mission & Ministry tional and spiriguish of poverty, political repression or other cir- tual elements will be present in cumstances that erode human this week’s events. beings,” Russell said. “I hope students get a greater Ilibagiza will present her speech sense of what forgiveness means today at 4 p.m. in the Alumni Me- and how it can be applied to daimorial Union. ly life,” Albin said. “How it fits Nick Albin, a Jesuit novice into the bigger picture of being working at the Mission & Minis- someone created in the image try and Campus Ministry offices, and likeness of God.”
In times of transition like Marquette is experiencing this year and the uncertainty it causes, it is easier to blame rather than forgive.”
MUSG adds 3 reps to SOF Committee College of Education senator decries SOF application process By Joe Kvartunas
joseph.kvartunas@marquette.edu
Three Marquette Student Government senators received their first experience in the student organization funding process Monday night after being added to the SOF Committee Thursday. Student organization funding, controlled by the SOF Committee, allows student groups to apply for funding help for a variety of activities. The three senators added to the committee are College of Education Senator Amanda Stolz, a sophomore; College of Communication Senator Ely Elizondo, a sophomore; and Carpenter Tower Senator Richard Krajewski, a freshman in the College of Health Sciences. The three senators have varying backgrounds with the organization and the SOF process. Unlike Stolz, neither Elizondo nor Krajewski have had direct involvement with the SOF process at Marquette before. That does not mean, however, that they do not have opinions about the process. “I think we should take a look at the reimbursement process,” Elizondo said. “There’s definitely much to say about that and we’re definitely going to look at that to see if we can find ways to make it better.” Elizondo also spoke about a need for increased transparency in the process. Krajewski said he would like to take an active role in outreach about the SOF process. “I want to effectively educate other organizations on the SOF process in order to help with the success of all student organizations on campus,” he said. Stoltz has prior experience with the SOF process. At the senate meeting Thursday night, she decried the application process and pointed to
her frustration as a reason for wanting to be involved in the committee. The SOF Committee is made up of three executive board members and four senators, two residential and two academic. Elizondo and Stoltz filled the two academic seats when they were elected. There is an extra executive board member temporarily as both Financial Vice President Cole Johnson, a junior in the College of Business Administration, and his successor Nick Ciccone, a junior in the College of Business Administration, are working on the committee during the transition process. The fourth senator on the SOF committee is Commuter Senator Aliya Manjee, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences. Manjee has held her position on the SOF committee since the beginning of October, and has presided over three funding periods thus far. This makes her the most experienced senator on the committee. Also on the committee are Johnson, Ciccone and Program Board Assistant Emily Wulfkuhle, a junior in the College of Education, and Executive Vice President Zach Bowman, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, who chairs the committee. Both Elizondo and Stoltz have been serving in their respective roles since the 2013 spring elections. Krajewski, however, only joined MUSG this semester “I wanted to get involved with Student Government for quite a while,” Krajewski said. “After getting a feel for college life and managing time effectively, I felt like I could positively make an impact on MUSG, so I jumped at the opportunity to fill an open senate seat.” The SOF process is being reviewed by an ad hoc committee appointed by MUSG President Sam Schultz, a senior in the College of Business Administration, at the end of last semester. The committee, also led by Bowman, met once on its own and will be speaking with student groups in the coming months about how the process can best be reformed.
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Sunset Playhouse brings mystery novelturned-script to stage By Stephanie Harte Special to the Tribune
Since its premiere Jan. 23, Sunset Playhouse’s latest show, “Murder on the Nile,” has kept audiences guessing from start to finish. Based on the 1937 novel “Death on the Nile” by crime writer Agatha Christie, “Murder on the Nile” takes viewers down the Nile River on a cruise ship and leaves them right in the middle of a murder mystery. Its last performance is Sunday, Feb. 9, so there is still time for Marquette theatergoers to catch this show before it leaves port. Although Christie adapted her novel to write the “Murder on the Nile” script, there are distinct differences between the two. For instance, some characters are more fully developed in one and not the other, while others disappear altogether. The play features a wide variety of travelers including a stuck-up British aunt and her niece; newlyweds Kay and Simon; Kay’s uncle Canon Pennefather; Simon’s ex-fiancée Jackie; the German Dr. Bessner; a cynical sociologist; and a French maid servant. “Audiences can expect a very typical Agatha Christie mystery which includes a cast of characters, each with their own motives for murder,” director Carol Dolphin said. “Everyone misses on guessing the culprit.” As the plot thickens,
audiences discover more information about each character and the connections between them. Tensions arise among the characters as their secret agendas are discovered. Dr. Bessner is out for vengeance against Kay’s father, whose company forced Bessner’s city into poverty. Kay and Simon have their own issues with money and the not-so-fairy tale way in which their relationship began. Jackie also stirs up some drama as the stereotypical crazed ex still in love with her former fiancée, and who could forget about Pennefather, a holy beggar on a mission to get others to fundraise for his own projects. After two of the characters are eliminated, audiences are left to wonder who is responsible for the murders. Before the police arrive and take over, Pennefather appoints himself as detective. “There is always a lot of discussion among the audience at intermission on who did it,” actress Ruth Arnell said. “They never know what will happen next.” Arnell plays Kay, who is known for being very wealthy, but no one knows if she actually has a job. Arnell said she enjoys playing Kay because she is so different from her own personality. “I am more of a shirt and jeans kind of person, so it’s fun to play someone in big extravagant gowns,” Arnell said. “Kay is charming, but has her flaws and is oblivious to class differences.” Arnell became interested in performing at a young age and went on to graduate from Carroll College with Bachelor of
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The cast members of “Murder on the Nile” keep audiences in suspense as they are purposely killed off one-by-one.
Arts degrees in both English and theater. “You can’t expect success in theater right away,” Arnell said. “Like any other job, some parts are glamorous, some are not.“ Arnell got her start with Sunset Playhouse when their Artistic Director, Mark Salentine, came to Carroll and encouraged her to audition. “Sunset is very welcoming and professional,” Arnell said. Like Arnell, Dolphin has theatre in her blood. Although
The Sunset Playhouse cast revives Agatha Christie’s 1937 novel, “Death on the Nile” in this theatrical adaptation.
this is Dolphin’s first time directing a Sunset Production, she has done everything possible onstage and backstage with the company. Although Dolphin has worked in theater for many years, it is hard for her to pick a favorite show. “Usually, the show you are currently working on is your favorite for the moment because you become so involved,” Dolphin said. “Murder on the Nile” struck her interest since she prefers drama to comedies and enjoys mysteries. “Directing ‘Murder on the Nile’ has been a wonderful experience with the cast and production staff,” Dolphin said. “It is an Agatha Christie piece so a lot of talking is needed to understand the plot. It is difficult to find a way to keep the audience involved with all the dialogue.” Luckily, the audience stays engaged throughout the play thanks to Arnell and the rest of the talented cast. “We always had experienced people to choose from in casting the roles,” Dolphin said. “Some actors are very
much what I had pictured, while others took their characters in a different direction.” Marquette students with an interest in murder mystery tales should check out “Murder on the Nile” on its last weekend. While no particular showing is better than the other, Arnell advises audiences to come on a Friday, if at all possible. “I don’t know what it is, but Friday night audiences always have the most fun,” Arnell said. “They always laugh the most and have great energy.”
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‘Filthy Empire’ wows rock fans New album from Heaven’s Basement brings volume, energy By Kevin Ward
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British hard rock band Heaven’s Basement unleashed a new level of energy on its latest album, “Filthy Empire.” From raw lyrics to intense instrumentals, Heaven’s Basement channels the music people moshed to in the ‘80s and ‘90s and revitalizes it for today’s hard rockers. Heaven’s Basement’s addicting energy and ability to incorporate an ‘80s rock style caused it to have overwhelming success in the U.K. For the past two years, the four musicians toured with artists and bands, like Bon Jovi, Papa Roach, Thunder, Blind Melon and Buckcherry, to name a few. They recently gained popularity in the U.S. and Canada by touring with rock groups The Pretty Reckless and Louna. “Filthy Empire” is the band’s
third album since it signed to Red Bull Records in 2008, and like the group’s previous music, it is not for the faint of heart. The members are not afraid of including swear words in just about all of their songs, especially in “Heartbreaking Son of a B*tch,” where lead vocalist Aaron Buchanan describes a twisted journey through all the hearts he has broken. The 12-song album has a raw energy that explodes in your ears right away in its opening song, “Welcome Home.” Buchanan’s impressive wide vocal range brings this song to life. He is able to balance the raunchiness of hard rock as well as a gentler touch on parts in the chorus. The adrenaline rush continues in the second song, “Fire, Fire,” which suggests having a torch and gasoline in hand while drummer Chris Rivers thrashes out the song with a heavy beat. “Fire, Fire” was the first single released for “Filthy Empire” and is considered the official anthem, setting the tone for the album. Based on the reception from fans and critics, the song could very well turn into the band’s most popular hit.
Although the album begins with high energy and continues into songs like “Lights Out In London,” there is a pleasant change in pace as the energy settles. “Filthy Empire” smoothly transitions from crazy, head banging songs to more mellow pieces like “Be Somebody” and “The Price We Pay.” It is through these passionate songs that Buchanan’s vocal range is most evident, while guitarist Sid Glover’s skillful guitar playing stands out and dominates the entire song. Of course, Heaven’s Basement wouldn’t be a true hard rock band if it ended the album on quiet note, which is why “Executioner’s Day” is the perfect finish. As one of the first songs Heaven’s Basement wrote for this album, it is definitely one of their strongest and most aggressive pieces. The song cranks the sound up to full volume and brings back that hardcore energy from the start. The album closes with Buchanan singing, “Is this how it ends? I’m just waiting for the executioner’s day,” leaving all Heaven’s Basement fans praying that the band’s execution day isn’t anytime soon.
New Tochi redefines ramen Uniquely flavored noodle dishes please wallets, tastebuds By Hannah Byron Special to the Tribune
For 10 years, the lower level of Shorewood’s Garden Room garden shop was home to the Anaba Tea Room, until it reopened as the trendy Japanese restaurant Tochi in January. With every ending, there is a new beginning. The Anaba Tea Room says goodbye, and Tochi says hello, or rather, “konnichiwa.” Located on Capitol Drive, Tochi is a little far from campus — about a 45-minute bus ride. However, don’t let the ride be an excuse to miss out delicious Japanese cuisine. Instead, make it a night out by exploring Milwaukee as well as the ramen-based dishes at Tochi. With the Zen-like atmosphere, great service and food that makes your taste buds dance, dining at Tochi is well worth the wait. Upon arrival, the hustle and bustle of the city transforms to a calming atmosphere. While entering the trendy restaurant, the aroma from the kitchen invites you in. The walls are covered with iconic trinkets that reference Japanese pop culture and assorted teas. Exotic-looking plants and vines wrap around the pillars, and in the corners stand large rustic lamps, providing a comforting glow to the low lit room. At the table, both chopsticks and forks are offered to customers, depending on your skill with Oriental utensils. The service and hospitality of Tochi also added to the friendly environment. Based on my server’s advice, I ordered the Tochi Ramen, a meal to introduce new-comers to the ramen style. The noodles resembled the common ramen noodles found in the grocery store, but what sets
miso ramen apart was the porkbased savory broth with a misodeviled egg on the side. The bacon apple and goat cheese mazeman is recommended for those who want a spicy kick. The chorizo-seasoned noodles are sure to please any palate. The Wisconsin Ramen is made for those who like the best of both worlds. The dish combines the traditional Japanese ramen with ingredients native to Wisconsin like brat sausage, beer caramelized onion, relish and a sauerkraut mustard broth. Not only do the meals leave pleased tummies, but they will make your wallet happy as well.
Meals are between $7.95 and $11.95 with the bowls filled to the brim. Appetizers are also reasonably priced, ranging from $3.95 to $5.95. For those who loved the Anaba Tea Room, don’t worry, your favorite drinks are not going anywhere. In addition to the ramen inspired dishes, Tochi also sells an array of teas like the ones sold under the building’s previous name. Tochi is the perfect restaurant for the Japanese food lovers and newbies alike. With its amiable service, calming environment and mouth-watering ramen, Tochi provides the ideal environment to seek out a culinary adventure.
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‘Give America a raise,’ just the right amount
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Campus sexual assault policies need to abide by Clery Act
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Rep. Jackie Speier, who, along with Rep. Carolyn Maloney, drafted the letter regarding sexual assault protocol to the U.S. Department of Education sent Wednesday.
Our view: Universities and colleges need to follow the proper procedures of the Clery Act to protect the well-being of current and future students. Wednesday, 39 lawmakers sent a signed letter to the U.S. Department of Education after the department’s Office of Civil Rights received 30 complaints of universities and colleges failing to follow protocol in sexual violence cases in 2013. This number is almost double the 17 complaints of the previous year. The letter called for more transparent and public data, investigation information and enforcement action in the handling of such cases by the department and higher education institutions. The letter cites violations under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which seeks to ensure equal and free access to education without sexual discrimination or assault. Two days after the letter was sent, Marquette publicly documented four reports of sexual assault on the daily Department of Public Safety site Friday, demonstrating an effort to keep students and other interested parties informed. In fall 2011, the university came under investigation by the Department of Education for failed reporting procedures following sexual assault allegations during the spring semester. Several incidents involving Marquette students followed, but the university has since addressed the crimes in a clear and orderly manner. The documented violations of multiple universities and colleges now under investigation drew attention to the efficacy and strength of the Clery Act, a law that mandates higher education institutions make crime reports public. Violation of the law holds a penalty of complete withdrawal of grant funding, if the university or college is a recipient. This never occurred as institutions instead made appropriate policy reforms. While Marquette is adhering to the Clery Act, many colleges and universities continue to go against proper
procedures, jeopardizing their federal funding and student safety by withholding crucial information regarding incidents of sexual violence to the public. The lawmakers are justified in drawing attention to the prevailing issue of sexual violence on campus. Both the Department of Education and higher education institutions across the country should take action to mitigate the problem. Publicly showing acceptance and awareness of the problem of sexual violence on campus publicly demonstrates the institution is actively addressing and eradicating the serious crime from campus life. The procedures put in place by the Clery Act are designed to protect students and ensure environments that free of discrimination of all forms, including sexual assault. Keeping a lid on sexual assault reports and investigations, by both the Department of Education and higher education institutions, is detrimental to current and prospective students who are given false impressions of the university or college. Federal funding and student safety should not be sacrificed to save face or fall short on important procedures. Further investigations may come up empty, but they have lasting effects on prospective students’ perceptions of universities and colleges, current attendees and past alumni. We are glad members of Congress are taking action to bolster the Clery Act and promoting awareness about the continued problem of sexual violence on college campuses. Marquette’s history with the law indicates such acts of violence need to be managed with candor and the prescribed policy. The Department of Education and other colleges and universities should seriously consider what the lawmakers have said, taking into consideration the safety of their own students when following proper procedure to recognize and deal with the serious problem at hand.
Seamus Doyle In his State of the Union Address last week, President Obama announced he would raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $10.10 an hour. He encouraged Congress to do the same for all workers. “Give America a raise,” he said. Despite being one of America’s longest standing social-economic policies, instituted as part of The New Deal in 1938, the effects of a minimum wage are still debated. These debates raise important questions, yet when arguing the economic merits of the policies, we must not forget the individual people affected. Conservatives argue that raising the minimum wage raises the price of unskilled labor, making businesses less competitive. It kills jobs, they argue, because businesses will hire less low-level employees to keep down labor costs. Liberals, on the other hand, argue that the minimum wage fights poverty, adds more to total economic activity and makes up for failures in the labor market. This debate took on new vigor as income inequality continued to rise, with the top income bracket taking in more of the fiscal pie. With this as a backdrop, it is more necessary than ever before to come to a conclusive, longstanding solution. This solution must avoid setting the minimum wage too high, artificially raising the value of unskilled labor, or too low, leaving hardworking Americans in abject poverty. Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland and the United Kingdom all offer a higher minimum wage than the United States. More importantly, most developed
countries’ minimum wage levels are a higher percentage of the median wage, according to the Washington Post. An American working full-time at the federal minimum wage makes about 40 percent of the median wage. For France and New Zealand, that percentage is closer to 60. In the United States, an individual working full-time at minimum wage earns about $14,500 a year, falling below the poverty line for a two-person family, which is $15,600. Another aspect to investigate is real versus nominal growth in the minimum wage rate – nominal growth is the dollar amount, which fluctuates with inflation, real growth is the actual purchasing power of the rate, accounting for inflation. In real terms, the minimum wage is lower today than it was in 1981, under President Ronald Reagan, champion of the right. While the minimum wage sits at a federal level of $7.25 today, the 1981 level of $3.35 an hour would be worth $8.59 today, about 20 percent higher. Large, sporadic increases in the minimum wage hurt businesses. They trouble small business owners looking to keep costs low and stay competitive with corporate behemoths like Wal-Mart, who take advantage of low wages. Conversely, stores like Costco prove that higher starting wages for employees help boost productivity and reduce turnover, as Obama aptly noted in his State of the Union Address. The solution is twofold. Minimum wage should be linked to the poverty line. Those working full-time should be able to get by on what is called a “living wage.” This new and improved minimum wage should also be linked to the country’s level of inflation. Most salaried positions already have this built into contracts. They are known as “cost of living” raises, raises that coincide to the general increase of prices. Taking these steps would help remove uncertainty in the business world while maintaining a steady living wage that doesn’t require large hikes every couple of years. Seamus Doyle is a junior studying international affairs and writing-intensive English. Email Seamus at seamus.doyle@marquette.edu with any comments or suggestions.
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Politicians’ popularity should not overshadow policy
Nick Biggi Last week, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford called into a local radio show to defend Justin Bieber, who had just been charged with assault in Canada’s most populated city, just a week after his driving under the influence and resisting arrest charges. “At 19 years old, I wish I was as successful as he was,” Ford said. Ford hasn’t reached Bieber’s level of
notoriety, but he has had his fair share of public incidents while in office. In general, with Ford’s admission to smoking crack cocaine, it is pretty ridiculous that he still holds the position of mayor. Both of these Canadian bad boys are on a downward spiral, and it is terrifying to think of the influence they have worldwide. The entertainment industry and the government are becoming more similar as politicians are viewed in the same light as celebrities. We live in an age when celebrities and politicians are critiqued on the same playing field. People are more willing to listen to cultural icons rather than those who may have more effective political perspectives. We end up valuing those we see in movies and whose music we listen to on the radio over those who can help make the changes we want to see in world. Take someone who has had careers in both realms, as a celebrity and a politician: Arnold Schwarzenegger. The twoterm California governor was one of the
only Republicans who could win in the overwhelmingly blue state, and that is because he is a symbol of Hollywood. This demonstrates the overwhelming power of his status over his policy. In the end of his political career, Schwarzenegger had a 22 percent approval rating, showing that a background in the entertainment industry should not take precedence over political experience. Our society has a greater respect for celebrity over anything. One of the most counterproductive attacks the McCain campaign made on Obama in 2008 was that he was “the biggest celebrity in the world.” Little did they know that is exactly what the American people were looking for. Unlike Schwarzenegger, Obama’s primary occupation is in politics. Obama’s icon status was sold to voters in part by the “Hope” posters done by Shepard Fairey, which drew parallels with the infamous Che Guevara posters symbolizing revolution and charisma. We often favor a superficial, celebrity
reputation over the actual credentials of politicians. But celebrities can’t always effectively determine how much money we should pay in taxes. I cannot deny the popularity of Justin Bieber’s brand. Unfortunately, the way the world sees it, he might as well be a massive political figure. With his current fan base, who knows what he might be capable of when he’s 30 and is eligible for the Canadian Senate. If Rob Ford could be elected to represent Toronto and act as the head of the city’s political affairs, maybe Bieber could too. Despite this, Ford has become such a joke that it is hard to tell whether he has any say in anything culturally or politically in Canada. It is not too astonishing Ford has endorsed Bieber, but it highlights the unnecessary intertwining of the entertainment industry and the political sphere. Nick Biggi is a sophomore studying advertising. Email Nick at nicholas.biggi@marquette.edu with any comments or suggestions.
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Defense stifles Friars Golden Eagles hang onto 19-point lead, stop hot Providence By Trey Killian
robert.killian@marquette.edu
When Marquette shook up its starting lineup Thursday against Providence, the results spoke for themselves when the team won 61-50. The Golden Eagles began the game on a 16-5 run and entered halftime up 31-14 on the Friars, who came in as the hottest team in the Big East on a five-game winning streak. Coach Buzz Williams said the decision was the result of several factors, one being the desire to prepare for a quick turnaround by spreading out player minutes. “Providence (was) playing with six players; we had 11, 10 of which played double-figure minutes,” Williams said. “So I thought particularly in the first half if we could somewhat come in waves with energy, playing full-court defensively and full-court offensively. We scored 26 points in transition, which is the highest we’ve scored all year. I think some of it (was) ‘Hey, here’s your chance, what are you going to do with it?’ I don’t care how old you are. It’s just ‘let’s see if this works.’” JaJuan Johnson, Deonte Burton and Chris Otule contributed to the opening run, but were eventually surpassed in minutes by bench players Davante Gardner, Todd Mayo and Jake Thomas. Johnson gave Marquette a 6-2 lead less than two minutes into the contest, but took just one more shot over 12 total minutes. Burton finished with an efficient nine points
in 15 minutes, while Gardner and starter Jamil Wilson led the way with a 25 combined points over 52 combined minutes. Thomas more than doubled Johnson’s minutes and took three more shots, yet still finished with the same total of three points. Williams recently praised his team for being more “offensively balanced,” and the trend continued Thursday, as Steve Taylor Jr. was the only Marquette player held off the score sheet. After Thursday’s win, the coach explored his logic behind divvying up playing time. “Some of our best offensive players are our worst defensive players, and some of our best defensive players are our worst offensive players,” Williams said. “So running them in waves like we did in the first half was kind of a balance of all of it. Not who started, not how old they are, not where they’re from, not what they did the last game or the game before, but what gives us our best chance today from start to finish to win.” After taking a 19-point lead early in the second half, Marquette allowed a 16-0 Providence run before eventually closing the game out. Some fans voiced their displeasure with the Friars’ furious run, and Williams didn’t shy away from expressing his own discontent. “I know our fans were booing at our kids, which (made me) maybe as disappointed as I’ve been as the head coach since I’ve been here,” Williams said. “Our kids try, and I want to handle it the right way, but what you don’t see is what we do every day. What you do see is when our kids are in uniform. And what you don’t know is who our kids are as human beings, or their moms or their dads, or their story that led them here.”
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Todd Mayo replaced Jajuan Johnson once Providence made its 16-0 run.
Women snap skid against Georgetown Morse’s 20 first half points put Mitchell’s squad in front to stay By Jacob Born
jacob.born@marquette.edu
The Marquette women’s basketball team got back into the win column after two straight losses with a 7754 blowout against Georgetown at the Al McGuire Center Saturday night. Marquette (14-6, 5-4) benefitted from junior Arlesia Morse’s hot hand in the first half. Morse shot 7-for-8 from the field, including a perfect 4-for-4 from behind the three-point line. Adding two free throws, Morse scored 20 points in the opening 20 minutes, the most she’s scored in a single half in her career. The rest of the Marquette team scored 20 points combined in the first half. Morse said she just got in a groove that allowed her to consistently make buckets.
“I got in a rhythm in the first half,” Morse said. “Coach told me to catch and shoot, and Georgetown gave me the ability to catch and shoot.” Coach Terri Mitchell said it was great that the team continued to feed Morse the ball so she could score repeatedly. “Arlesia was amazing, and what was amazing about it was that our team knew she was the hot shooter,” Mitchell said. “We found a way to get her the ball and in the second half, when they were keying in on her, other people stepped up.” In the second half, the Georgetown defenders honed in on Morse, who didn’t attempt a shot from the field. She was fouled on one of her shots, but only made one of the two free throws. Morse attributed her lack of scoring in the second half to Georgetown’s defensive focus on Morse. “They were denying me the ball, so that gave my teammates opportunities to score,” Morse said. “They were trying to shut me out, which
Bond was a joy for fans, writers alike
gave … my teammates the opportunity to score.” Senior Katherine Plouffe started off the game shooting a very poor 2-for-11 from the field. But she broke out in the second half, shooting 4-for-8 and finishing with 18 points. No other Marquette scorer reached double digits in points. Mitchell said Plouffe had to snap out of her funk in order to score, and she did. “She was just coming up short in some of her shots,” Mitchell said. “I just didn’t want her to stop … when she was in that rhythm, I wanted to keep her in. … Even when she’s not scoring, she still makes such a difference on the court.” While no player on Marquette registered a doubledouble, a couple of players came close. Both senior Katie Young and junior Apiew Ojulu scored eight points and brought down nine rebounds. Young got most of her rebounds on the defensive glass, while Ojulu was dominating the offensive zone. Plouffe got all six of hers defensively. All
together, the Golden Eagles outrebounded Georgetown 47-32, including a 23-12 advantage on the offensive boards. Marquette was also very good off the ball. The Golden Eagle defense didn’t let the Hoyas take many shots in the first half, but Georgetown got its shots to fall, as it shot 57.1 percent in the first half. But the Golden Eagles came out in the second half and shut down the Hoyas’ offense. Georgetown chucked up 31 shots from the field and only made nine, shooting a subpar 29 percent. The Golden Eagles also forced 20 Georgetown turnovers and caused three shot clock violations. Mitchell was very impressed with her team’s defense, especially in the second half. “Our defense in the second half was outstanding,” Mitchell said. “It gave us the ability to stretch a 10 point lead into winning by 20.” Marquette continues its homestand with a Wednesday night game against Seton Hall, which is a rescheduled game from Jan. 6. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.
On my first day of work for The Marquette Tribune, I wandered into the Al McGuire Center and watched the Marquette volleyball team defeat Bowling Green in three sets. What struck me wasn’t the complexities of the sport that I didn’t understand at the time; rather, I noticed the stellar postgame insights provided by Marquette’s wordsmith coach. Bond Shymansky was, of course, much more than a good interview. He completely rebuilt a program that had never sniffed the NCAA Tournament into a contender. His astounding record as the Golden Eagles’ head coach, 118-45, speaks for itself even without his exceptional gift of gab. Naturally, I was disappointed to read Saturday that Shymansky accepted the head coaching job at the University of Iowa. However, that disappointment has no hard feelings attached to it whatsoever. The move made sense for Shymansky, a Hawkeye volleyball player in the early 1990s. At this point in his career, accepting his dream job at his alma mater in what is debatably the best volleyball conference in America is a logical next step. This reporter will remember Shymansky as a caring leader willing to help out a developing student journalist in any way he could. I don’t give this distinction lightly: Bond was a quote machine. A few pertinent examples include the time in fall 2012, when Shymansky used the phrase “it’s big time,” three times in a single quote. The Tribune staff got such a kick out of it, we ended up putting “It’s Big Time” on the back of our yearly sweatshirts. This year, when describing a rattled start from star freshman Autumn Bailey, he invoked Ron Burgundy when he said Bailey was “in a glass case of emotion” in the first set. Besides his wit and humor, Shymansky’s love for his players always came through in his on-court demeanor and interviews. When Marquette clinched its first Big East regular season title against Xavier, its fearless leader jumped into the air, pumped his fist and embraced his assistant coaches in a celebratory fervor. After the match, Shymansky offered his gratitude to the program as a whole. “When I came here five years ago, I knew it could be done,” he said. “Marquette is such a special place: our building, the facility, the support around the program and the athletic department, I knew it could be done.” And he got it done. I’m sure next fall, when volleyball season rolls along, I’ll miss interviewing Shymansky. But at this stage, I have nothing but gratitude for what he did for Marquette sports and for my career as a sports writer. Thank you, Bond. Patrick Leary is a junior in the College of Communication. Email him at patrick. leary@marquette.edu. Follow him on Twitter @patrickkleary.
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Men swept away by Red Storm at MSG Harrison’s 27 points, Obekpa’s 7 blocks add to MUBB’s road woes By Kyle Doubrava
kyle.doubrava@marquette.edu
With all the talk about St. John’s inside presence, Marquette forgot all about D’Angelo Harrison’s capabilities. St. John’s defeated Marquette with ease Saturday, 74-59. Harrison, entering the contest averaging 17.7 points per game, led all scorers with 27 points on six three-pointers. The Red Storm fought back from an early deficit and never trailed again. Derrick Wilson guided Marquette with 14 points, one of four Golden Eagles to score in double figures. Jake Thomas and Deonte Burton each had 11, and Davante Gardner scored 10. The Golden Eagles shot 34.8 percent from the field and dished out eight assists. Marquette committed 16 turnovers, leading to 21 St. John’s points.
“We need to shoot better than 35 percent from the field to have a chance to win on the road and 16 turnovers is really high in a 70-, 72-possession game,” Marquette coach Buzz Williams told the Associated Press. The Red Storm, leading the country in blocks, used its vicious interior defense to swat 12 shots. Center Chris Obekpa set the tone in the post for St. John’s, blocking seven shots. “The interior defense ignites our offense,” Red Storm coach Steve Lavin said. “(Obekpa’s) blocking fuels what we want to do offensively.” Marquette carried its momentum from Thursday’s win over Providence early into the first half, pulling out to an 8-3 lead. St. John’s surged to a 30-12 run to close the half, largely influenced by Harrison’s 11 consecutive points in a three-minute span. St. John’s and Marquette traded baskets in the opening four minutes of the second half before Harrison made three straight three-pointers, including a four-point play, to
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get the score to 51-33. A fast break dunk by Rysheed Jordan with 11:24 to go made the lead 24. A Jamal Branch layup with 7:08 left gave the Red Storm its largest lead of 26. Derrick Wilson would score Marquette’s next 12 points by slashing inside and at the charity stripe, but the Golden Eagles were far from a comeback bid at that point. It was the second straight game Williams went with the starting lineup of Jamil Wilson, Derrick Wilson, JaJuan Johnson, Deonte Burton and Chris Otule. Burton battled foul trouble and logged 17 minutes before fouling out. Williams said Jamil Wilson was suffering from flu-like symptoms, which kept his output to 13 minutes. Each Golden Eagle played at least 11 minutes, but no matter how much mixing and matching Marquette experimented with, St. John’s always seemed to have a response. Credit the Golden Eagles for being scrappy on the offensive glass, where they collected 21 rebounds and tallied 21
second-chance points. But in the end, turnovers, poor shot selection, and a lackluster transition game sealed their fates. St. John’s has snapped out of its funk, having won three of its last four Big East tilts after starting off 0-5. The loss damaged the Golden Eagles’ tournament resume. Marquette is 3-10 against the RPI top 100 and is now 4-5 in the conference. Williams is making 11 Big East wins the minimum the team will need for tournament consideration. “I would say we probably have to go 7-2 down the stretch,” Williams said. “That would be 11 conference wins and that might get you in as a bubble team. Maybe we have to win a game in New York in the Big East tournament. We don’t have enough data on the new Big East to know what it takes to be an at-large team.” Marquette has not won consecutive games since Dec. 14-17. It will have the opportunity to even its record at .500 Tuesday at 8 p.m. when it hosts Butler.
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Big east notebook Player of the Week D’Angelo Harrison Junior Guard St. John’s
By Kyle Doubrava
kyle.doubrava@marquette.edu
Georgetown stuns No. 7 Michigan State It was only two weeks ago when Marquette fans watched the Golden Eagles dismantle the slumping Hoyas in overtime in Washington, D.C. With Georgetown’s 64-60 upset against Michigan State Saturday at Madison Square Garden, Marquette’s victory looked more like a quality win. The Hoyas snapped a fivegame losing streak as Markel Starks led the way with 16 points. Trailing by one at halftime, the Hoyas used an 11-2 run to open the second period and gain momentum. Michigan State struggled from the field, shooting
39.6 percent overall, and putting forth a mediocre 9-for-16 effort at the foul line. Michigan State was forced into 15 turnovers and was out-rebounded 37-30. St. John’s turning itself around It was a head-scratcher to see St. John’s recently drop to 0-5 in the Big East, especially considering its high expectations in the preseason. The Red Storm is on the mend, winning three of its last four conference games, including the humiliation of Marquette Saturday in New York. St. John’s only loss in that span was a three-point defeat against Creighton. Leading the nation with more than eight blocks per game, the
Red Storm gives opponents a reason to fear the paint and take to the perimeter. This was the case with the win against Marquette: St. John’s shook off a sluggish start that saw easy inside shots made and a lack of communication in the zone. Quickly, however, leading shot-blocker Chris Obekpa rediscovered his post dominance, swatting away seven shots for the day and helping St. John’s get out in transition. The Red Storm finished with 14 fast break points. As it moves into the second half of its Big East schedule, St. John’s appears to have learned from its errors and is perhaps a couple more wins shy of being the league’s hottest team.
game of the Week Although St. John’s came away with only a 1-1 record last week, Harrison carried a bulk of its offense. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 21 points and shot 7-for-14 from three-point land in the pair of games. Harrison was on fire in the win over Marquette, netting 27 points and recording six rebounds, three
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assists, two blocks and two steals. He scored 11 points in a row early in the first half to give the Red Storm the definitive lead. He would later score 10 straight, including a four-point play to put the game out of reach. Harrison averages a career-best 18.1 points per game, which leads the team.
This matchup appears to have blowout written all over it, but looks may be deceiving. Seton Hall (4-5 Big East) has had its ups and downs recently, but it has been unusually competitive on the road. It owns a 3-2 Big East road record, and its
Seton Hall at Villanova Friday at 6 p.m. CST
two losses each came on the road by one point. Villanova is back on a winning streak after being humbled at home by Creighton’s 28-point lead, but Seton Hall displayed a fight this year that was dormant for several seasons. The Pirates
average the most steals per game and are second in the Big East in three-point shooting. The two teams are right next to each other in multiple categories, such as points per game, field goal percentage and free throw percentage.
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Mission Week
FEBRUARY 2-7, 2014
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