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Members of MU community share their perspective
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The unrest in Sherman Park left much of the community in shambles after several businesses, like the BP gas station on Burleigh Street sufferred attacks of arson.
Sherman Park events ignite talk within community By Ryan Patterson
ryan.patterson@marquette.edu
The fatal shooting of 23-yearold Sylville Smith by Milwaukee police officer Dominique Heaggan Aug. 13 in the Sherman Park neighborhood spurred unrest, and
affected the Marquette community. For two Marquette professors, and Sherman Park residents, the events two weeks ago presented an opportunity to think about the causes of the unrest and act on possible solutions. Teig Whaley-Smith is an adjunct associate professor of law at Marquette and the director of administrative services for Milwaukee County. Whaley-Smith was born and raised in Sherman Park,
and currently lives there with his wife and four children. The unrest took place about four blocks from their home. Whaley-Smith was initially taken aback by the unrest. “The fact that tension manifested itself in this form (of violence) surprised some people, and I would put myself in that category,” he said. “I never expected my neighborhood to be the subject of arson and things like that.”
Howard Fuller, Ph.D., distinguished professor of education and director of the Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette, has lived in Sherman Park since 1988. His house is about 10 houses away from where Smith was shot and killed. He was less surprised by the unrest, but said it “could have happened in any community in the city.” Whaley-Smith agreed, saying,
“Of all the neighborhoods, we’ve had a history of being able to come together and resolve really, really tough issues.” Fuller has a long history of civil rights activism, and believes the recovery process will take considerable time. “There are different levels of emotions that are operating in our community,” Fuller said. “People
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REIGNITING TRADITION Marquette reignites tradition with eight days of exciting Homecoming events. Get your team together for the Bed Races and line up for a game of Knockout Basketball. Impress at Marquette’s Got Talent or, in a different way, at the Alumni and Student Speed Networking event. Make sure you have a spot at the start of the Blue and Gold Color Run. And, don’t forget your ticket for the biggest concert this campus has ever seen. Registration is required for some events. Sign up today at marquette.edu/homecoming.
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“Stuff the Truck” Food Drive | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Westowne Square Rev. Richard A. McGarrity, S.J., Lecture Series | 6:30 p.m., Alumni Memorial Union Tuesday Night Mass | 10 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Chapel
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Block Party | 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Parking Lot F (across from the Al McGuire Center) Bed Races | 3 p.m., 12th Street (between Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street) Knockout Basketball Game | 4 p.m., 12th Street (between Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street) Marquette Madness | 7 p.m., Al McGuire Center Marquette Craftness | 9 p.m., Marquette Campus
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Blue and Gold Color Run | 11:30 a.m., Miller Park (complimentary shuttles from campus begin at 10:30 a.m.) Men’s Soccer vs. Georgetown | 1 p.m., Valley Fields Homecoming Concert | Gates open at 5 p.m. | Concert begins at 7 p.m., Central Mall Featuring Rachel Platten and American Authors Late Night Breakfast | 10 p.m., Alumni Memorial Union, Monaghan Ballroom
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Student paces parking structure roof University praises MUPD, MPD for quick response time
By Ryan Patterson, Brittany Carloni, Matt Harte, McKenna Oxenden mckenna.oxenden@marquette.edu
An unidentified student was standing on the ledge of the 16th Street parking structure facing west to 17th Street for an hour Aug. 29. The person eventually stepped back off the ledge, onto the roof of the building and out of harm’s way. University spokesman Brian Dorrington confirmed it was a student on the ledge. The Milwaukee Police Department and Marquette University Police Department responded to this incident by taping off 17th Street between Wells Street and Wisconsin Avenue and moving onlookers back to the grassy area in front of O’Donnell Hall. The entrances to the 16th Street parking structure were blocked by an MUPD car, orange cones and an MUPD officer. Students were
gathered on the sidewalks in front of McCabe Hall, Humphrey Hall and O’Donnell Hall, the corner of 17th Street and Wells Street across from 7-Eleven. Nader Shammout, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, was standing on the sidewalk in front of Humphrey Hall for 15 minutes watching what was happening. “He was just walking back and forth. I don’t know. I’m just watching,” Shammout said. Police surrounded the entire area on the streets and atop the parking structure. The Milwaukee Fire Department and emergency medical services were also on the scene. Freshman Cearra Becker from the College of Arts & Sciences waited over 40 minutes in front of O’Donnell to see what was going on. “I saw police cars in front of the Dogg Haus and thought there was a robbery,” Becker said. She waited until after police tape was removed from 18th Street to leave the area. After the student came off the edge to safety at 8:30 p.m., police
By Rebecca Carballo
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Marquette was one of five universities nationally to receive the 2016 Higher Education Civic Engagement Award. It received the award for its Near West Side Partners initiative and several other partnerships that address issues of public concern. Dan Bergen, Ph.D., the planning director for the office of community engagement, applied for the award in late May. The office was created this year and Bergen hopes the award will make people aware of the work Marquette is doing for the community. “Our goal is to give a higher profile to the work Marquette is doing around community
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An MUPD officer looks up at the structure where the student stood.
began removing barricades to 17th Street and the 16th Street entrances to the parking structure, allowing pedestrians to move throughout campus safely. Two McCabe Hall residents noticed at 7:30 p.m. someone on top of the parking structure leaning over the ledge. The two thought it looked like the person was trying to take a picture from a unique angle. When the person began to stand on the ledge and pace back and forth, the residents
engagement locally, nationally They decided to focus on the and globally,” Bergen said. Near West Side Partners beDuring the apcause stuplication process dents, staff they did a broad and faculty overview of all are involved the community with the engagement efinitiative. forts of Marquette “It is a and highlighted pretty subthe Near West stantial enSide Partners gagement initiative. effort to The Near West the commuSide Partners is a nity,” Bernonprofit founded gen said. in 2014 by Mar“One of the quette and four reasons it Milwaukee busiwas so apnesses — Aupealing is rora Health Care, because of Harley-Davidson, breadth and MillerCoors and depth instiDan Bergan Ph.D. tutionally.” Potawatomi BusiPlanning Director for the ness Development Bergen Office of Community added that Corp. The nonEngagement he hopes the profit is dedicated to revitalizing resiNear West dential areas and Side Partbusinesses on the west side. ners can serve as a model for
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Our goal is to give a higher profile to the work Marquette is doing around community engagement locally, nationally and globally”
MUPD REPORTS 8/29 A student reported being sexually assaulted by another student in the 1500 block of W. Wisconsin Ave. between 12:01 a.m. and 2:14 a.m. A student reported that unknown person(s) threw a large piece of bark at a window of a building in the 900 block of N. 15th St. Estimated damage to the window is $40. An underage student was in possession of alcohol in the 1600 block of W. Kilbourn Ave. and fled from MUPD at 11:05 p.m. MUPD located the student and took him into custody. The student was cited and released.
8/26 A student reported that unknown persons removed his property from his unattended residence in the 900 block of N. 17th St. between Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 2:15 a.m. Estimated property loss is $1,200. 8/25 A student reported that an unknown subject grabbed the student’s cellphone and fled the scene in the 2200 block of W. Wisconsin Ave. Estimated loss is $900. A person not affiliated with Marquette reported that he received a fraudulent phone
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immediately called MUPD. Dorrington said MUPD and MPD responded immediately. We are extremely grateful to our officers and our partners at the Milwaukee Police Department for their swift response,” Dorrington said. “We encourage all of our students to seek help when needed.” Kevin Landgraf, a senior in the College of Engineering, an onlooker, expressed relief saying, “Thank God he stepped down.”
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institutions across the country. Some of the other efforts that contributed to the award were service learning, urban connection and grants Marquette received for community-engaged research. “This award really aligns with our mission and our goals to respond to issues of public concerns within our community,” Bergen said. The award is being presented by The Washington Center, an independent, nonprofit organization where students work and learn in Washington, D.C., for academic credit. President Michael Lovell will accept the award at a luncheon and gala in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 26. As one of the winners, Marquette will be awarded a student internship in Washington, D.C. The student will be able to go to Washington, D.C., for the January inauguration. Bergen said the details of the internship application process are still to be determined.
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EVENTS CALENDAR call directing him to pay more money for his immigration application. The victim gave his gift card numbers over the phone. Estimated loss is $3,000.
Aug. 31 Back to School BBQ This event will take place in Schroeder Field and serve hot dogs, brats and chips. 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Between 10 a.m. and 1:32 p.m., an unknown subject telephoned in a fraudulent prescription to a pharmacy in the 1600 block of W. Wisconsin Ave. The prescription was not picked up.
Sept. 1 Snow Cone Sale This event will take place at the Olin Engineering Hall overhang. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
8/23 Unknown person(s) removed unattended university property at 11:33 a.m. from the Alumni Memorial Union. Estimated damage is $15.
Sept. 3 Marquette Betas Neophyte Presentation This event will take place on the first floor of the Alumni Memorial Union. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Top 10 must-dos for your freshman year From the Third Ward to basketball games, MU has it all By Jackson Dufault
jackson.dufault@marquette.edu
There are so many activities in Milwaukee for new and returning Marquette students to get excited about that it’s difficult to narrow them down to just a few. From basketball games to Brewers games, from bowling at the Annex to concerts at the Rave, these are the top 10 exciting things for Marquette students to look forward to this year. 10. Attending Mass at the St. Joan of Arc Chapel Attend a Mass at the St. Joan of Arc chapel, one of the oldest buildings in the western hemisphere. The building was built in France in 1420, and the chapel was moved to Marquette in the 1960s. Since then, it has become a great place for on-campus worship. Come be a part of history and Marquette tradition by attending a service here. Services are held at noon Monday–Friday, and at 10 p.m. Monday–Thursday. 9. Third Ward and Lakefront Located downtown, the Third Ward has many shops, eateries and various activities all in one place. “Being able to have the lakefront is great,” Natalie Kalinowski, a freshman in the College of Engineering, said. “It’s a good place for running and swimming.” The Third Ward is easy to get to by bus or other forms of public transportation.
8. Golden Eagle Games Each year Marquette hosts the Golden Eagle Games, where teams compete in a variety events, such as basketball, futsal, dodgeball and volleyball. Also included are Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. and even Wii Bowling. The event will take place Sept. 2–5 and signups are ending soon. The events kick off with the aMUzing Race on Friday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. in Westowne Square. 7. Clubs There’s hundreds of student organizations at Marquette, and there’s bound to be at least one that catches your interest. There’s sports clubs, preforming arts clubs, religious clubs and Greek life, to name a few. “One of the many things that I am excited for this year at Marquette is finding and joining some of the many clubs, so that I can become a part of this community and make new friends,” Matthew Youhn, a freshman in the College of Engineering, said. If you are interested in joining a club, check out O-Fest on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Every club in the school will have representatives there. 6. The Annex Located in the heart of the campus, the Annex is for bowling, food, parties and other various activities. Every Wednesday night at 10 p.m., the Annex hosts bingo night, a free event for all Marquette students. The Annex also hosts trivia nights monthly on select Thursdays. 5. Marquette Madness One of the highlights of the basketball season is Marquette
Madness. This event kicks off the basketball season for the men’s and women’s teams. Marquette Madness features a dunk contest and team introductions. It’s the place to be to get the first glimpse of the basketball teams. Those who attend will receive a free poster and T-shirt, free access to a block party nearby and a chance to win prizes like Packers tickets. Even though it is free, seating is limited. The event occurs Friday, Oct. 9 at the Al McGuire Center. 4. Exploring Milwaukee Marquette is right in the heart of the city with several restaurants downtown and on campus. Taking just a few steps out of the dorms or apartments opens up a whole city to explore. Some of the restaurants in Milwaukee, such as Sobelmans and the Safe House, are student favorites. “The city is full of food, culture and activities,” Hannah Hamwi, a freshman in the College of Health Sciences, said. “There’s always something for anyone to do regardless of what you’re interested in.”
3. The Rave The Rave is the place to be in Milwaukee for live music. Next month alone, talents such as Lil Yatchy, The Chainsmokers, Billy Talent and Tech N9ne are coming through. The Rave also has the Eagles Club, a huge ballroom that features many well-known musicians, such as 2 Chainz, Ed Sheeran and Disturbed, just to name a few. The Rave/Eagles Club is very close by and extremely easy to access. 2. Marquette Sports Marquette is the proud own-
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Tuesday night mass at 10 p.m. has been popular among students.
er of 14 varsity athletic teams. Cheer on the Golden Eagles, not only basketball but also volleyball, lacrosse, track and cross country, golf and soccer. Beyond varsity sports, there is a multitude of club sports for students to spectate or join. Basketball games appear to be the most popular sport among students with the men’s basketball team reaching the Final Four just a few short years ago. “I’m excited for the basketball season,” Richie Ortiz, a fresh-
man in the College of Engineering, said. “You get to meet new people and it will provide a you a good chance to feel like you’re a part of the community.” 1. Homecoming Week Homecoming returns to Marquette this October. There will be food and performances by Rachel Platten and American Authors. The event is occurring Oct. 2–9 and tickets go on sale Aug. 30 at noon.
In with the new, out with the old: MU edition Freshman will gain modern additions, lose some classics By Kevin Edgeworth
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Three things that are new ID card reader at Raynor Over the summer Marquette installed new ID card readers at the entrance turnstiles. Students no longer have to swipe their IDs. Now it just takes a simple touch of a student ID to enter Raynor Library. Upperclassmen students such as Areen Haddadin, a senior in the College of Health Sciences, said she is happy with the change. “It was nice to just stick your card down instead of having to worry about which way it faces as you’re sliding it,” Haddadin said. She added that she prefers the law
school building method, which has a card reader and an automatic turnstile.
O’Donnell Hall is co-ed O’Donnell Hall is housing both boys and girls for the first time this year. It was previously a freshman male-only dorm, but the University made the change to co-ed to accommodate the incoming freshman class. Cobeen Hall, a freshman female-only dorm, remains the only single-sex residence hall at Marquette. New sushi restaurant on campus Maki Yaki, a Japanese sushi restaurant, recently opened on campus. It is located at 1616 W. Wisconsin Ave. next to Pita Brothers.
Two things that are gone La Perla is closed La Perla, a Mexican restaurant
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For the first time in Marquette history, O’Donnell Hall is co-ed to accomodate the freshman class.
popular among students, closed its doors for good this summer after 21 years. The Walker’s Point neighborhood restaurant was known for its food, margaritas and mechanical chili pepper rides. “It’s sad that incoming freshmen are going to miss out on La
Perla,” said Jesse Green, a senior in the College of Business Administration. “It was a fun place to get dinner and have drinks before you went out.” A
Old Jes Res construction crew finished
knocking down the old Jesuit Residence this summer. The building, located on Wisconsin Avenue, was constructed 100 years ago. It was replaced by the new O’Brien Jesuit Residence located on Wells Street next to Schroeder Hall.
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SINK! Class of 2020 tackles Battleship
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The new class tackles one of Marquette’s favorite orientation activties: Battleship. Students work to sink canoes by dumping water into them in the Rec Center.
Behind the scenes of admitting students The application is more than just grades, numbers By Jackson Dufault
jackson.dufault@marquette.edu
It’s a new year at Marquette and the class of 2020 is ready to begin new lives and academic careers. But what are the office of admissions’ opinions on this new class of freshmen? The office shared some statistics about the class of 2020, and details regarding the admission decision process. According to vice provost for enrollment management John Baworowsky, the admissions office received a total of 14,256 applications for the class of 2020 and admitted 11,082 students for an admission rate of about 77 percent. The class of 2019 received 23,323 applications and admitted 15,205 students, an admission rate of about 65 percent. The amount of applications this year was about 39 percent less. “A year ago Marquette made the decision to attract students to apply using a different approach,” Baworowsky said. “We wanted to reduce the number of applications from students only marginally interested and get those students
who are very interested in Marquette to apply.” The university saw 2,027 students enroll this year, an increase from the 1,891 that joined last year’s class of freshmen. “We are very pleased with the quality of this fall’s class,” Baworowsky said. According to collegedata. com, a site that releases demographic reports on colleges, the average ACT score for enrolled students was 27. The average SAT math score was 603, critical reading was 590 and writing was 574. Sixty-seven percent of admitted students were reported to have been in the top quarter of their class. But numbers and grades are not the only things that make an application stand out. According to senior assistant dean of undergraduate admissions Carlos Garces, there are many different materials within the application that affect the decision process. “We do a holistic application review, which means that we look at everything available to us when we make an admission decision,” Garces said. “The most important factor is the academic preparation, which we assess based on the grades, rigor of coursework, trends in grades and test scores.” Garces also mentioned the salience of the essay portion of the application. “In
addition to the academic review, we get to know the applicants through their essay and activities,” he stated. Garces continued with the importance of each applicant’s involvement in the community. “As a mission-driven institution, we look for students who would be a good fit for our
institutional culture,” Garces said. “We look for students who have been involved in a significant amount of community service or have demonstrated leadership in their activities during high school.” Overall, the application process at Marquette ensures each student brings
their unique ideas, stories and expertise to the University. “Every student is admitted for different reasons, but we see something in each student that makes us believe that this student should be here,” Garces concluded.
Source: Office of Admissions
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Diversity sought by university officials
Goal to obtain more Hispanic students, set at 25 percent By Rebecca Carballo
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In an effort to diversify campus, the university is setting a goal of obtaining a 25 percent Hispanic population over the next 10 years, but some student diversity advocates are concerned this number may lead to the exclusion of other minority groups. As of now, Hispanics are the only minority group the university gave a specific, targeted number to obtain. Chris Jenkins, associate director of university communication, said Marquette plans to set goals for African-American, Native American and female student recruitment in the near future. Provost Dan Myers and Jenkins said the reason for efforts to diversify campus is because it is a part of Marquette’s duty to serve people of different backgrounds. “As a Jesuit Catholic institution we have a mission to support many
different populations and we don’t represent the population that is around us,” Myers said. Although the university set the 25 percent mark for Hispanics, they are not the largest minority in the Milwaukee area. AfricanAmericans make up 40 percent of the Milwaukee population, yet only account for 3.6 percent of the Marquette student body. Once Marquette reaches the 25 percent mark, it will qualify as a “Hispanic-serving institution” which is an official designation from the federal government which will make the university eligible for funding. According to the US Department of Education, funds may be used for activities such as laboratory equipment, academic tutoring, counseling programs and renovations for instructional facilities. Myers added that the goal was a response to the growing Hispanic population in Wisconsin and Illinois, where Marquette draws many of its students from. The university aims to reach its target by recruiting in counties and high schools with high Hispanic
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populations. It also plans to provide more Spanish language services in recruitment efforts. Devinne Love, who served on the Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Committee and is a sophomore in the College of Communication, said she has noticed more diversity compared to when she first came to campus. “It’s always progressing and that’s what I like to tell people,” Love said. “Maybe it isn’t what it should be at, but it’s always getting better.” Josh Miles, a student leader on the Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Committee and junior in the College of Communication, said the university’s goals are “necessary and achievable.” Miles said the effort to increase the Hispanic population on campus makes sense because many Latinos and Latinas identify with the Catholic faith. However, Miles is wary of some aspects of this effort. “My qualms about this goal are that the university needs to make sure that it has the correct infrastructure and resources so that when these students get here they can thrive. Which myself and many
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Provost Dan Myers, left, said the goal is a response to the growing Hispanic population in Wisconsin and Illinois, where most students are from.
other students and staff believe we do not have,” Miles said in an email. Miles is concerned the initiative may lead to exclusion of other minority groups. He said the university needs more trained counselors to help students with academic and personal needs. “Marquette needs to engage with other underrepresented Milwaukee populations as well,” Miles said. “I feel like this initiative will exclude a lot of people, whom should also be targeted in admissions.” The university has been making progress in its attempts to diversify campus. Underrepresented
populations make up 30 percent of the first year class. The Hispanic population has increased by four percent in the last eight years according to the fall semester census. In 2015, nine percent of students were Hispanic. Marquette has been creating three key action items to make Marquette a diverse and understanding place. This plan includes diversity training, and developing infinity groups where people can gather who share interest in certain issues. The university is also looking into how they can create a more diverse faculty.
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MU professors react to unrest are trying to figure out: ‘How do we move forward?’ But it’s going to take a while, I think, for the healing to take place.” Fuller continued, saying that the unrest, while partially caused by Smith’s shooting, was about general frustration with law enforcement, especially in black communities. “When you have these kind of eruptions, they’re not a response just to the particular situation,” Fuller said. “It is primarily that, but it’s probably also sort of a history of other incidents that have occurred either in the city or nationally, and particularly as it relates to the police.” Still, Fuller believes it is too easy to generalize a large group’s relationship with law enforcement. “I think it’s going to come down to what has been your contact with the police, or your family’s contact,” Fuller said. “That’s probably going to greatly influence what your perception is of the police.” Whaley-Smith echoed Fuller, saying the issue of law enforcement and race can be unnecessarily divisive. “You either support Black Lives Matter or you support the police,” he said. “What if I support both? And where is the opportunity to have that conversation?” One area to have that opportunity will be at Marquette. Provost Daniel Myers said there will be dialogue dinners about race, along with speakers on campus throughout the year to discuss racial issues, with a focus on what it means to be African-American in an urban setting. He said more details about the dialogues will be released in the near future. University President Michael Lovell said he has been in contact with city leaders about developing long-term programs to improve Milwaukee as a whole. He did not mention any specific programs, but said they will make
an impact in the future. “Through this effort, the city and others are going to help us find channels for our students, faculty and staff to make a difference,” he said. “Not just in Sherman Park, but in other parts of the city that need more help” as well. Keith Stanley is the executive director of the Near West Side Partners and Avenues West, and serves as a liaison between the university and its surrounding neighborhoods. Stanley said the peace rally held in Westowne Square was “spectacular to see.” Stanley, a third-generation Sherman Park resident, believes it is important for Marquette students to understand the struggles of other Milwaukee citizens “on a human level, with empathy and respect.” Similarly, Whaley-Smith believes mutual understanding is key. “The more that we all recognize that we’re all human beings, we’re all Wisconsinites we’re all in this ship together, and show expressions of love to one another, that’s what’s going to get it done,” he said. In Sherman Park, Fuller said the short-term response is “to do everything that we can to maintain peace” during this specific period of unease. However, he is concerned that the riots may not be the last example of violent altercations between citizens and law enforcement in Milwaukee. “I’m very worried about what’s going to happen when the video (of the shooting) comes out,” Fuller said. “Something relatively small could happen between the police and someone and that could escalate.” Fuller has been involved in meeting with local officials, activists and philanthropists to try to come up with short-term and longterm ideas, but acknowledged the difficulty with providing specific long-term solutions. He said it is
important to continue the positive actions in Sherman Park, like after-school education and the Boys & Girls Club. “Those of us who are doing something that we think is making a difference, we’ve got to double down on that,” Fuller said. Despite the violence and unrest, Sherman Park residents seem willing to help get the community back on track. Fuller, Stanley and Whaley-Smith all intend to remain in the neighborhood and assist with the rebuilding efforts. “It’s a wonderful neighborhood, and my kids get an incredible range of relationships,” WhaleySmith said. “It’s a true reflection of American society all on one block, and what better way to learn the American experience than by being a part of it?” Stanley shares similar feelings. “Clearly there are issues, but there are great things going on, too,” he said. “It’s unfortunate, but I’m not giving up.” Stanley said that his 87-yearold grandfather, who has lived in the neighborhood for about 60 years, is an example of someone who is committed to staying and trying to help. Whaley-Smith also said the community had a tremendous response to the unrest. “We went with our kids to go help clean up the park, and that park has never been so clean in the last 20 years because there were so many people out there wanting to clean up the neighborhood.” Fuller gave a broader explanation for why he feels responsible for helping the community. “If you believe in social justice, you must continue to fight even when solutions are not in sight or even don’t seem possible,” he said. “If you don’t do that, then you are in essence co-signing on the injustice.”
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Jesuit Residence exit to bring green space New common area should be completed by next summer By Matthew Harte
matthew.harte@marquette.edu
With the demolition of the Jesuit Residence on West Wisconsin Avenue, students can expect to have more area to soak up the sun. Marquette plans to put a green space in the area where the demolition occurred. The space is part of a larger master plan to create a new north common area between Schroeder Hall and the Alumni Memorial Union. The plan involves removing the parking lot between the structures so students can spend time in a comfortable, green environment. Project manager Kurt Young Binter described the factors that went into the decision to knock down the building, which was key in the $15 million project to create a new home for the Jesuits. “We evaluated the usefulness of the building, the future of the
building and whether it’s worth saving or not,” Binter said. “We would’ve had to update all the mechanical systems in the building and there were even some structural issues.” Construction on the new common area should begin next summer. Binter said that the project is a few weeks behind schedule due to complications with leadbased paint that was discovered before the demolition. “Some ceilings were removed that revealed paint on the concrete structure above that (an environmental group) tested and was found to be lead-based,” Binter said. “We had to go in and shot blast that off so it could be disposed of separately.” Lexi Boudreau, a Schroeder Hall resident assistant and senior in the College of Engineering, said residents should not have to worry about noise from the construction this school year. “The noise hasn’t been bad and now that the entire building is torn down it’s just a matter of disposing of old materials,” Boudreau said.
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Students should not worry about the noise of construction as only the rubble is left to be disposed of.
The main demolition occurred over the summer and Binter stressed that they always follow Milwaukee noise regulations.
Ewen Crunkhorn, a freshman in the College of Engineering, looks forward to the changes. “I think the green space would be
an equitable use of the area, especially if future construction plans take out some of the current green space,” Crunkhorn said.
MU builds toward the future with new plans Expanding, developing campus 2016-’17 theme for university By Ryan Patterson
ryan.patterson@marquette.edu
University officials outlined their plan for major construction and development projects that will dominate the upcoming school year. University President Michael Lovell said that campus buildings need to be up-to-date in terms of technology and learning environments. Otherwise, it will be tougher for Marquette to attract prospective students, and will be a disservice to current students. “If we don’t evolve the spaces on our campus, we’re going to become irrelevant,” he said. Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and strategy, outlined a framework that will
include, among other things, new projects, updates to current buildings and more collaborative space. She said that the plan to build new living spaces and a dining hall on 17th and 18th streets will be implemented as the first part. Despite tremendous changes in technology and higher education during the past three decades, Lovell noted that many parents mentioned that McCormick Hall hadn’t changed in 30 years. “Student life is so important,” Lovell said, adding that students “want dormitories to not just be a place where they go and sleep at night. They want dormitories to be a place where they have meeting spaces, recreation, academic services and potentially retail.” Lovell addressed the possibility of a new grocery store on campus, a common topic of discussion among students and
administrators over the years. “We continue to have those discussions, and to be quite frank, it’s been more difficult than I would’ve thought it was going to be,” He said. The university has been close a few times, but deals ultimately fell through. “I know it’s a priority for all the students, and I’m not going to stop until we have something,” Lovell said. According to Lovell the main reason for the lack of a new store is that grocers and developers are hesitant to develop a business where most customers are gone during holidays and summer. “If our students were here all year round, it’d be no problem,” he said. Regarding the exact location, Lovell said, “Once we do land something, it’ll be some place that is very proximate to the majority of our students.” Furthermore, Lovell added, “(Marquette needs) to update
(its) facilities, first of all, so that we’re developing an education that is state-of-the-art.” Marquette will also need to find alternative revenue streams, like the soon-to-be-constructed Athletic Performance Research Center, for which construction will start in 2017. He said that he hopes the center will be a resource for the nearly 30 million people living near it. A fundraising campaign is also underway for a new Recreation and Wellness Center, according to Strigens. Student support for the project through a referendum “made a huge difference,” she said. “That resonates really well with people who are alums and others that (financially)
support Marquette.” She said the university will start to do preliminary design planning for the new center. The administration will meet with MUSG to discuss small improvements to current recreation and wellness efforts on campus. As for the creation of more green space for the community, Strigens said that once the rubble from the previous Jesuit residence is cleared, the land will be a temporary green space by the time winter arrives. “If you look at what forces are acting on higher education today, we know that students are demanding something different,” Lovell said.
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Professor shares dance journey Ott Thompson’s company brings dance to MKE By Kaitlin Majeski
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In an environment that is constantly pushing science and math based careers, Catey Ott Thompson, adjunct instructor in the College of Communication, proves that it pays to follow one’s dreams. Ott Thompson started her college career at Marquette University studying journalism. After two years of running from ballet classes, to academic classes, and then on to a studio downtown for more dancing, she realized that her energy and passion could be better used elsewhere. With a renewed sense of purpose, she found herself studying modern dance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. “Some of the dancers that I worked with over summers kept asking if I had ever considered modern dance instead of ballet,” Ott Thompson said. “Kind of on a wing and a prayer, I left Marquette and went to UWM.” It was this decision that would shape the rest of Ott’s career. Post-graduation, she moved to New York City and used her connections in Milwaukee to find work on the East Coast. She spent the next decade dancing and creating choreography with various companies, taking a three-year hiatus to pursue her master’s degree in dance back at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The research she did for that graduate program led to the founding of
the Catey Ott Dance Collective, her own dance company based in Milwaukee. The company is now in its eleventh year of business and runs half a dozen shows a year. On Sunday, August 28, the dancers performed “Celestial Wisdom on Earth,” at the Milwaukee Fringe Festival, a twoday series of fine arts performances hosted in the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. “Celestial Wisdom on Earth” started as two separate pieces entitled “Woods Enchanted” and “Selfie Versus True Self”. Through a year of collaboration with her dancers, Ott Thompson used the two pieces and original choreography from the dancers to create the final hour long show. For the first time in her teaching and directing career, Ott Thompson let Elisabeth Roskopf, a member of the company for four years, create a completely self-choreographed solo as a part of the final performance. “As a performer, I like to show pieces of myself and who I am to the world,” Roskopf said. Her solo in “Celestial Wisdom on Earth” was inspired by the events she experienced in her personal life during the creation of the show. Modern dance allowed her to process and express her emotions in a new way. The resulting performance fit with the choreography that Ott Thompson and members of the company had already crafted. Sarah Henderson, a newer member of the Collective, enjoys the creative process of putting together a brand new
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Dance company rehearses world premiere choreography prior to Milwaukee Fringe Festival.
show. “We start with an idea and each of the dancers contributes,” Henderson said. “Catey pieces together our ideas so as you move through week by week, it grows from nothing into something big.” Working with the Catey Ott Dance Collective is one of the
many jobs that Ott balances in Milwaukee. She also teaches classes at the local DanceWorks studio. This studio is where she met many of the dancers in her company, including Roskopf and Henderson. “We don’t hold auditions,” Ott Thompson said. “Most of
the dancers come to me or I will keep seeing them in performances and realize that I’m still watching the same person time after time.” The modern dance community in Milwaukee is small but growing.
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Tradition welcomes class of 2020 Annual square dance invites new students to bond By Alexis Rhodes
alexis.rhodes@marquette.edu
Marquette’s class of 2020 started their fall semester off with a dance. In addition to activities planned throughout the day such as move-in, Convocation and tours, the Freshman Mash-Up allowed students to kick back, meet new people, dance and enjoy live music and free pizza. Marquette’s Central Mall lit up with blue and gold lights on August 24, welcoming all freshmen to the kickoff. “It was exciting to see everyone having a good time,” Christian Allen, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences who attended the Mash-Up, said. The Freshmen Mash-Up is a 30-year-old tradition, according to the university Marquette Nation website, that introduces new students to campus to have fun and meet new people through square dancing, food and a DJ party. “I expected it to be lame since it was school-run, but it wasn’t like that at all,” Aliya Hancock, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences, said. “It was like any other party, but without the alcohol or grinding.” Freshmen showed up to check out the event despite rainfall throughout the night. Students started to arrive after the many Snapchat posts of this year’s DJ and contemporary violinist Daniel D.’s performance. Most people gathered in a crowd, dancing and reciting the lyrics to the songs as
Danny D. played the violin. He covered hits such as “Jumpman” by Drake and “Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap. Many were amazed at his skills. “I stayed open-minded and I joined a group to learn the steps of square dancing. I participated and came to enjoy it more than I thought,” Kaytriauna Farr, a freshman in the College of Communication, said. The Freshman Mash-Up was a memorable night for many students. Although not many people reported finding love, as Marquette legend states, many said they met great people. “I met some pretty nice people, and I’m glad to say I met some potential lifelong friends,” Farr said.
Aliya Hancock Freshman, College of Arts & Sciences
“It was all worthwhile.” Amia Bridgeford, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences, who did not attend the Mash-Up, said she regretted not participating. “I heard about how fun it was and I know it’s a one-time experience, so I probably should’ve gone,” Bridgeford said. Most students who attended
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Wearing flannels and T-shirts, freshmen socialize at Central Mall.
said they would encourage the class of 2021 freshmen to participate. “It’s the first time you get to meet up with all the other freshmen in an informal event,” Hancock said. The atmosphere throughout the event was inclusive and made many people feel more confident in establishing and solidifying new friend groups. For those entering a new environment outside of their own, the Freshman Mash-Up invited them to a new opportunity to create experiences.
“I believe it was a success because those who attended came to have a good time and we are welcoming to others in order to ensure that the time was well spent,” Farr said. This 30-year tradition proved to have been another successful experience shared by incoming freshmen attending Marquette. The Mash-Up will be one of the first memories that Marquette students will live to tell throughout their college careers as well as another addition to Marquette’s legacy.
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Pinpointing caffeine options across campus Students and locals weigh in on favorite coffee choices By Duncan Schneider
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Coffee shops in and around campus are some of the most integral and important locations for a new or experienced college student. They serve a variety of functions, sometimes as a place to study, socialize or relax. Starbucks, being located on Marquette main street, is one of the most popular places around to study and get a fancy coffee. Located in the Alumni Memorial Union (the AMU), Raynor Library, Straz Hall and Cudahy Hall, the Brew is a series of cafés located within traffic-heavy buildings that accept Marquette Cash and Dining Dollars. Milwaukee is filled to the brim with interesting restaurants, unique pubs and of course, delicious coffee shops. Anyone who gets mochas or lattes on a regular basis has a different location that he or she prefers, whether for the food and drink served or the atmosphere. “I appreciate how close
Starbucks is to my apartment,” Dylan Maslowski, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences said. “It’s probably my favorite place on campus to study, and I always try something new from the menu every time I come here.” The Wisconsin Avenue Starbucks, situated between McCormick Hall and the McCabe apartment building, and is frequented by many on the western side of the campus. “I come here with my roommates to chill, and sometimes I come just to read a book or do homework,” Maslowski said. The coffee house features a fireplace, couches and chairs, as well as ample charging ports to accommodate students looking for a place to relax and study. Other Milwaukee locals prefer other commercial caffeine hubs. Ariana Stein sometimes stops by Dunkin’ Donuts on her war to work at Miller Time Pub. She said that Dunkin Donuts is a more cost-effective option. “I used to go to the Starbucks down the street, but it was a little pricy for me,” Stein said. However, Stein has no issue preparing her own cup of joe from the comfort of her home. “Usually I just make Dunkin
Donuts coffee at home, but when I wake up late I stop by to grab myself breakfast,” Stein said. Similarly, students across campus have found benefits from brewing their own coffee. Some have chosen to invest in a Keurig. “The reason a Keurig is nice is because it’s so convenient and you can have your coffee quick and relatively cheap versus going to Starbucks,” Kristen Leonard, a sophomore in the College of Communication, said. Keurigs also offer the option of a variety of flavors and brands. Leonard often drinks Caribou Coffee. She uses her machine every day. While some students are dependent on drinking coffee on a regular basis, many students solely depend on caffeine during stressful times, such as finals week. Baristas agreed that there are a surplus of customers during exam season. Some students find it hard to choose any specific coffee house. Each one has its own strengths and weaknesses, and different atmospheres and flavors are difficult to choose between. Regardless of which one a person may prefer, coffee shops and study spots are a vital part of the college experience.
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Certain students utilize Starbucks for studying and socializing.
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Editorial Board Elizabeth Baker, Opinions Editor Mike Cummings, Assistant Opinions Editor Patrick Thomas, Executive Director Amy Elliot-Meisel, Managing Editor Marquette Tribune Stephanie Harte, Managing Editor Marquette Journal McKenna Oxenden, News Executive Emma Nitschke, Copy Chief Casey Dinicola, Online Editor of Marquette Wire
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STAFF EDITORIAL
Changes and creativity to make for student media’s strongest year yet
In a new brand of student media, the campus newspaper, magazine, TV and radio work together as one staff, entering our fourth year as the Marquette Wire. This is the new logo, designed for this year.
The excitement and buzz of the new school year students feel when walking down Wisconsin Avenue for the first time since spring radiates even in the basement of Johnston Hall, where the Marquette Wire staff begins both the first week of classes and the first week of production. This academic year is an important and exciting time for student media. The Tribune will celebrate 100 years and MUTV turns 40. At the same time, the Wire is in just its fourth year of existence, and no, that’s not a riddle or confusing math problem. The Wire this year exists, as it has since 2013, as the source of all student media. Four campus entities — the newspaper and television station, plus MU Radio and Journal — have come together to create one news organization that serves Marquette students in the most efficient, entertaining and innovative ways. Because the Tribune, Journal, MUTV and MU Radio are all rich in their own traditions and identities, collaborating them into one force has brought challenges. But with the changes being made this year and certain areas we are working to improve, this is sure to be the Wire’s strongest year yet. Our new logo is a simple change we’ve made to clarify our identity and purpose. Under the larger umbrella of the Wire are the newspaper, magazine, TV and radio stations. Our reporters not only write stories, they record podcasts and shoot video. Editors and
managers work to incorporate multimedia into every piece and a wide variety of skills goes into what you’ll see on our website. It’s a revolutionary idea even by professional standards. We will also push for a stronger social media presence this year to showcase our content in ways most convenient and useful for our readers and make our name known to every member of the Marquette community. Adding Mark Zoromski to the team as director of student media is our biggest change this year. He will be the first faculty member to assist in running the organization and he’ll help us expand our bounds as student activists on campus. His extensive, decades-long journalism background — including producing TV news throughout Wisconsin and teaching broadcast classes at UW-Milwaukee — reflects the Wire’s mission of becoming multimedia-focused, yet keeping with the tradition of each platform. Zoromski’s experience and dedication to students will help the Wire reach the high level of creativity and success that we have been working toward the past four years. A focus on creativity is something that has not changed since student media began at Marquette over 100 years ago. And with the Wire in full force, this academic year will be the best time for students in journalism to be creative. The biggest benefit of combining radio, TV, newspaper and magazine staffs has been an exponential increase in ideas and
opportunities. We have so much technology and equipment at our disposal and we are always exploring new ways to produce the best content for the Marquette community. The Wire is a place where students of all majors take the first steps in pursuing their different interests. We are an organization of students that exists to keep the Marquette community informed. We will cover Marquette better than any other media outlet, and we will do so in an honest, unbiased way while serving as a watchdog working to expose wrongdoing. University administration respects and trusts us as the authority on campus news, and we take this responsibility seriously. It’s been years in the making, but the Marquette Wire is poised for its best year yet. We appreciate your readership and hope you stick with us throughout the year to see what groundbreaking content we will produce next.
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Walking: Underrated perk of campus life Abby Vakulskas One recent summer morning I woke and felt a disturbance in the force. I realized the time had come to turn my calendar to August. This month ushers in the frenzy of school shopping, reuniting with friends and moving your entire life into a much smaller space. There are ups and downs, of course, but something I’m particularly looking forward to is an underrated benefit of college: walking. After spending my summer in isolated suburbia with friends only reachable by car, I’ve come to appreciate the closeness of campus life. Here, everything is in reach. I can leave my room 10 minutes before I need to be somewhere, and friends are just a short jaunt away. What’s more, I actually feel the need to get in shape for school. When I looked at the health app on my phone and saw how my number of steps had plummeted in the month of May, I knew I was in trouble. I was surprised to find that I was much less active during the summer than I was here at Marquette. It’s easy to forget how much walking we do as students, especially if your residence hall or apartment is far away from most of your classes. Throw in all those flights of stairs and the occasional dash back for a forgotten school assignment, and you’ve got yourself a workout! Milwaukee itself is great to experience on foot, too. It’s hard to appreciate the quaint shops and historic architecture when rushing by in a car or bus. Walking offers a chance to immerse yourself in the city and allows you to be active. Fortunately, walking is the
kind of exercise I can get behind. I’ve never been much of a runner, but I can walk for miles. Sure, it might not be fun to spend so much time lugging books around, especially in those frigid winter months, but we are lucky to have such a walkable campus. Students at larger universities, such as University of WisconsinMadison, are forced to take long crowded bus rides to class in the morning. Mayo Clinic medical research highlights many physical benefits of walking, including weight maintenance, muscle strengthening and preventative care (chiefly when you do that brisk, might-not-make-it-tomy-8-a.m.-lecture-in-time trot). It is also no secret that walking can boost your mood and clear your mind. If you can be in the great outdoors and walk with your own two legs, then you are very lucky indeed. It can be meditative as well; try it as a stress-relief technique when the homework starts piling up. I encourage you, if you find yourself walking alone, to take those 10 or 15 minutes between classes to unplug, be present and give your mind a break. It can also be a great social activity. Grab a group and start a contest to see who can get the most steps in. Some of my most treasured college memories happened when my friends and I spontaneously decided to explore after dinner. Get out there! Be free! This is your city now! And don’t forget to check those steps when you’re done — it’s amazing how fast they add up. Abby Vakulskas is a sophmore studying psychology. She is reachable by email at abby.vakulskas@marquette.edu
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University reacts to civil unrest; In-vogue activism is students must answer the call hardly fashionable Morgan Hughes
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The Marquette community gathered in a prayer for peace following violence in Sherman Park this month. As the administration announces plans for promoting change, student solidarity cannot stop here.
Mike Cummings As Milwaukee begins to recover from the death of 23-year-old Sylville Smith and the resulting civil unrest that erupted in the city, freshmen have moved into their first residence halls, faculty and staff have returned to campus and sidewalks are again filled with students. In the immediate wake of the events, texts and emails notified Marquette students and parents that those on campus should remain indoors to avoid conflict. On the Monday following the shooting, students, staff and community members assembled outside the AMU to pray for peace, while discussions of segregation, community division and need for change filled Facebook timelines, campus hallways and apartment buildings. As textbooks open and classes begin, where do we go from here? Two weeks have passed since the unrest in Sherman Park and Marquette administration has shown genuine promise and determination to stand with the community. In a press conference Thursday, University President Michael Lovell and Provost Daniel Myers commented on the events and made proposals as to how the university can be “part of the solution.” Myers announced that Marquette will hold a year-long campus forum specifically aimed at African American urban issues. Myers said throughout this school year, guest speakers and movies will be shown on campus to address real issues and foster a deeper understanding as to why these events occurred. Smith’s death was simply the straw that broke the community’s back. For decades, predominantly African American communities in Milwaukee have suffered from police abuse, growing poverty and stark segregation. In the 1970s, Milwaukee housed thousands of manufacturing jobs and consequently, income for African
American families soared 19 percent above the national average. The Wall Street Journal once referred to Milwaukee as the “Star of the Snowbelt,” having the second highest median household income in the nation. Roger Bybee writes in the American Prospect that since the ’70s, the city has lost 80 percent of its manufacturing base to cheap outsourcing sites such as Mexico, causing annual income for African American families to plummet 40 percent below the national average. Today, just slightly over half of all African American males between the ages of 25 and 54 in Milwaukee are employed, opposed to 80 percent of white males in that same age group living in nearby suburbs. Although African Americans make up 16 percent of the metropolitan population, they receive only four percent of mortgage loans, forcing them to rent housing in poor, desolate neighborhoods. Milwaukee public schools are as segregated today as they were in the late 1960s and one of every eight African American males has served time behind bars. “We know our students, we want to make a difference,” Lovell said, sounding hopeful that if students are determined and work alongside community members, real change can happen. Myers called on students not to see themselves as people near the issues but as community members involved and affected just the same as the people of Milwaukee, saying honestly, “We do not represent, here at Marquette, the population that’s around us.” The comments made by the administration last week are impressive. It is true that the Marquette community often disassociates itself from the rest of our neighborhood. Freshmen now living on campus were most likely told not
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to go past a certain block. Upperclassmen who live west of 19th St. are asked if they are afraid to walk home, and anything past 22nd St. is considered a barren wasteland in regard to recreational activities. In an editorial last year, the Marquette Wire made the claim that “to change our community, we must change our rhetoric.” Crime clearly exists in Milwaukee and our neighborhood may not look like the one you grew up. It can be hard to group yourself with a population whose social statistics do not necessarily reflect your own. But if we talk about our neighborhood as an “us and them” dichotomy, we cannot bring about real change. Jesuit universities are established in specific areas to promote social, economic and spiritual growth, and Marquette has been one of Milwaukee’s most influential community MICHAEL LOVELL l e a d e r s its University President since founding in 1881. Today, as our city mourns the death of another young African American male and the community cries out for justice and reform, Marquette is being asked to support the community that it has called home for over 100 years. Our university is asking us, as students guided by our values who understand that we can make a difference, to aid those who are suffering and to seek solutions. The community needs us today more than it ever has. Marquette was built on this block for a purpose and we as students decided to come here for a reason. We have the opportunity to help our community. Let’s make it count.
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Mike Cummings is a senior studying political science and international affairs. He is reachable by email at michael.cummings@marquette.edu
The distance between the front door of my apartment complex and the fourth floor of Johnston Hall, where I spend my Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, is a grueling nine and a half city blocks. The walk to and from my apartment is a test of strength, endurance and will power, the completion of which I often reward with an expensive iced café drink in an obscenely large plastic cup. During the time it takes me to down that $5 cup of cold milk, I likely will have authored several politically-charged tweets and a paragraph-length Facebook update condemning that day’s acts of social injustice, each article dressed to the nines in hyperbole and hashtags. And faster than you can say “transient empathy,” I’ve done my part as a social activist. The most difficult part of the whole thing was the walk down the sidewalk. I am an in-vogue activist. I support causes based on current trends and I paint my personality with all the colors of an enlightened progressive who wants to make a difference. It’s activism for the privileged, for the people whose well-being isn’t threatened by the injustices they denounce. The failing of this brand of activism is not that it comes from a place of privilege, it’s that it comes as a way to meet the market without making tangible strides for any specific cause. Social media is a kind of buzzword in our tech-saturated society, and typically refers to the Holy Trinity of interactive online platforms — Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. These sites facilitate the “marketplace of ideas” so instantaneously, it leaves me to wonder: Did advocacy even exist before the internet? While we war over hashtags and claim to be fighting the good fight, our historical predecessors are turning over in their graves. Betty Friedan wrote a book, Nina Simone sang about her struggles. Activism has
always relied on the power of rhetoric. Words matter — if they didn’t, I wouldn’t have had to memorize the Gettysburg Address in the sixth grade. That said, words are meant to inspire; they are meant to move us toward action. Social networking can serve as a way to unite the like-minded into action, but it can’t be the only step. Change happens outside of your comfort zone. It’s a widely-accepted adage, but we seem to forget its importance when actually called to action. So we can use the internet for good — big whoop. How does any of this help if our voices are just going to be muffled by what annoying thing Taylor Swift did that week and how Kanye West wrote a song about it? It’s true, wealth and notoriety influence every aspect of consumption — what we wear, what we eat, what we listen to and what we consider newsworthy. Media primes us to care about the things the rest of the world seemingly cares about at the moment, and with 500 million tweets published every day, valuable and relevant causes are only acknowledged for the few paltry hours it takes until the next injustice circulates across keyboards, if they are even acknowledged at all. Nonetheless, we can’t rely on other people to care about things for us or tell us what to care about. By now, I’m left feeling like a hypocrite spilling more empty rhetoric into an already drenched venue. So instead of leaving you with a call to action, I will leave you with some questions, questions I still need to answer for myself. What do you care about? What makes your blood boil or your heart ache? What are you doing about it? If your self-reflection leads you to believe you’re not doing enough, don’t sit by complacently. Feeling guilty about doing nothing does nothing. Go figure. Morgan Hughes is a junior studying journalism and political science. She is reachable by email at morgan.hughes@marquette.edu
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10 dates to circle on fall calendar
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Marquette’s fall sports face different situations. Men’s soccer is rebuilding, women’s soccer is searching for the tournament and volleyball is trying to extend their tournament stay.
Final Four team visit is highlight of fall semester By Wire Sports Staff Sept. 4 WSOC at Stanford Marquette’s toughest test of the season is likely this tilt against 2015 NCAA quarterfinalist Stanford. The Cardinals feature two players on the MAC Hermann Watch List in senior goalkeeper Jane Campbell and junior midfielder Andi Sullivan. Stanford is the defending Pac-12 champion. They won a national title in 2011 after finishing runner-up in 2009 and 2010. Sept. 11 WSOC at Northwestern The final non-conference road game is another contest against a 2015 NCAA tournament team. The Wildcats fell in the second round to eventual quarterfinalist West Virginia. Northwestern returns seven starters from a squad that finished fourth in a tough Big Ten. Junior goalkeeper Lauren Clem returns to lead a defense that notched 12 shutouts last
season, to go with a .530 goals against average, good for top 10 in the nation. Sept. 14 MSOC vs. UWMilwaukee UW-Milwaukee is the most interesting opponent on a rather pedestrian men’s soccer nonconference schedule. It seems that every year, you can throw out the records for this game. UWM played Marquette to a 1-1 draw last season despite the Panthers going 5-10-3. UWM still holds a comfortable 28 to 11 lead in the cross-town derby, but the Golden Eagles have won two of the last four meetings. Sept. 16 VB vs. Iowa State Now that the big match with USC is over with, Iowa State is probably the toughest opponent on Marquette’s schedule. The Cyclones were picked by Big 12 coaches to finish third in a loaded conference, and for good reason. Iowa State finished 19-11 last year against one of the toughest schedules in the country — a schedule that included six matches against Final Four teams Kansas, Texas and reigning national champion Nebraska. Marquette defeated Iowa State in straight sets last year
for what was arguably the most impressive win of the season. Poor hitting held the Cyclones back in that game; they committed 28 errors and posted a hitting percentage of only .077. Now that the Cyclones know what Marquette can do, don’t expect a repeat of last year’s blowout. Oct. 7 Marquette Madness The annual kickoff of the men’s and women’s basketball season gets a shot in the arm this year, as it will be a part of homecoming week. The scrimmages are the first chance to check out the 2016’17 rosters and highly-recruited freshman Markus Howard. Oct. 8 MSOC vs. Georgetown A quarterfinal finish at the NCAAs and a BIG EAST Tournament Championship made for a nice 2015 campaign for Georgetown. Despite the Hoyas losing BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year Joshua Yaro and leading scorer Brandon Allen, the game will be quite the goalie duel. Marquette’s Wicho Barraza or Mac Wheeeler will face Georgetown’s JT Marcinkowski, last year’s BIG EAST Freshman of the Year.
Oct. 16 WSOC vs. Georgetown The Hoyas tied for second in the BIG EAST last season and earned their fourth straight NCAA tournament bid. This matchup features arguably the two best players in the BIG EAST in Marquette’s Morgan Proffitt and the Hoyas’ 2015 BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year Rachel Corboz. The junior is on the MAC Hermann Watch List after finishing third in the BIG EAST in points last season with 28. Oct. 22 VB vs. Creighton Creighton has been a biannual hurdle that Marquette cannot seem to clear. The Blue Jays have beaten the Golden Eagles in five straight matches en route to back-to-back BIG EAST titles. The most recent defeat came in the semifinals of last year’s BIG EAST tournament, which went to five sets before Creighton ultimately prevailed. These two teams will play in Omaha Sept. 23, but the BIG EAST race will probably be much clearer by the time this match comes around, making the Milwaukee match slightly more important.
Nov. 17 MBB vs. Michigan (2K Classic) Marquette will head to Madison Square Garden to take on the Wolverines. The Golden Eagles hope this year’s game is reminiscent of the team’s last match-up, a 79-65 Marquette victory at the 2009 Old Spice Classic. Both teams have big holes to fill, as Marquette is moving on from Henry Ellenson and Michigan needs to replace now-Brooklyn Net Caris LeVert. The Wolverines are coming off an exit in the round of 32 at the NCAA Tournament. Nov. 22 WBB at Oregon State Marquette nearly upset thenNo. 7 Oregon State in last season’s matchup. The Golden Eagles led by ten after the third quarter, but couldn’t hang on against the highly touted squad. In retrospect, a victory for the Golden Eagles would have been enormous, as the Beavers went on to make the Final Four in Indianapolis. Oregon State poses a tough challenge for the Golden Eagles on the boards. The Beavers were sixthbest in Division I last season in rebound margin.
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Barraza battling to keep starting goalie spot Wheeler started competition with spring showing By Jack Goods
jack.goods@marquette.edu
It would be hard for Wicho Barraza to have had a much better freshman year with the way Marquette’s season went in 2015. Although his stats weren’t eyepopping, he made enough big saves to show his potential as a great college goalie. He was ranked the third-best sophomore goalkeeper coming into the season by Everybody Soccer. So, one might be a bit surprised to know he’s in the middle of a goalie battle with redshirt senior Mac Wheeler, who started Monday’s game against Northern Illinois. Publicly, Barraza is taking the move in stride, nearly echoing head coach Louis Bennett’s comments about the situation from last week. “That only helps us,” Barraza said. “That’s only going to keep us at a sharp level. I think that Mac, he’s done absolutely fantastic. I think him being at that level, me being at this level, we’re only going to help each other and help the
team that way.” Both keepers staying fresh could be vital with the amount of pressure they’ll likely face this season. Marquette is a young team overall, and defense is no exception. Freshman Patrick Seagrist started at left back in the team’s opener, and his classmate Anton von Hofacker is expected to play a major role for the team. Although both are talented, rookie mistakes are to be expected. It doesn’t help that only two of Marquette’s defensemen had played a regular season game together before Saturday. “It’s going to come with time,” Barraza said. “The team is (going through a) learning experience, but we’re putting the work in. … Going into the season, I think we can find a rhythm.” Wheeler entered the starting goalie conversation after an outstanding spring. Although he only played two games over the summer with an amateur team in Minnesota, his success translated to the preseason. Wheeler started the team’s final two exhibition games. The former backup to Charlie Lyon may not have as much game experience as Barraza, but he is three years older. “The game for me has slowed down a lot,” Wheeler said. “I know as a young guy I would get really nervous and excited during games.
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Sophomore Wicho Barraza gave up four goals Friday in Marquette’s season opener against Kentucky.
Now being older and experienced, you can see things happening before they happen. It makes it easier to know where the ball is going.” While Wheeler has the edge in age, Barraza has far more collegiate game experience. Barraza started all but one game, the team’s meaningless season finale at DePaul, during his freshman season. He’s played in the Milwaukee Cup and faced top notch BIG EAST players that have gone on to play in the MLS. Getting playing time
early is helping the former Real Salt Lake Academy star become one of the team’s young leaders. He said he’s become more vocal with the defensive unit during the preseason and the opener. “If you have that amount of inexperienced players, it’s important for you to push them, but not push them too hard,” Barraza said. “It’s important for us older guys to push them, but at the same time have patience.” Barraza and Wheeler likely
won’t have to deal with goalie shuffling much longer. Bennett said the team wants to know who their true No. 1 is before the BIG EAST season begins. Every game counts and practices are as competitive as ever. With Barraza’s resume and Wheeler’s success in the spring, Bennett and goalie coach Jon Mroz face a tough decision. “I don’t think you can go wrong either way,” Bennett said.
Athletic Research Center still planned for 2017 MU picks Sink Combs Dethlefs as top architects By Jack Goods
jack.goods@marquette.edu
The infrastructure hasn’t been laid down yet, but the process of building the new Athletic Performance Research Center continues to progress. Marquette still hopes to break ground on the facility sometime in 2017 according to vice president for planning and strategy
Lora Strigens. “Between us and our partners at Aurora we’re coming up with more components for the building than we can probably fit in there,” Strigens said. “We need to do some prioritization about what we can do as an initial phase to that project and what we might build upon in the future.” Marquette recently chose the architecture groups that will highlight the project, led by Sink Combs Dethlefs and HGA, Milwaukee’s largest architecture firm. Sink Combs Dethlefs has worked on 40 NCAA Division I college campuses across the country, but the university
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We need to do some prioritization about what we can do” Lora Strigens Marquette Vice President for Planning and Strategy
MARQUETTE SPORTS CALENDAR THURSDAY 9/1 Women’s Soccer at Santa Clara 9 p.m.
SATURDAY 9/3 Women’s Volleyball vs. Cincinnati 10 a.m.
SUNDAY 9/4 Women’s Soccer at Stanford 3 p.m.
FRIDAY 9/2 Women’s Volleyball vs. IUPUI 4:30 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Wichita State 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY 9/5 Men’s Soccer vs. Northwestern 7:05 p.m.
Men’s Soccer at UIC 7 p.m.
BIG EAST STANDINGS MEN’S SOCCER (Overall, BIG EAST) Creighton 1-0, 0-0 Butler 0-0-1, 0-0 St. John’s 0-0-1, 0-0 Marquette 1-1, 0-0 Seton Hall 1-1, 0-0 Xavier 1-1, 0-0 DePaul 0-1-1, 0-0 Villanova 0-1, 0-0 Georgetown 0-2, 0-0 Providence 0-2, 0-0
WOMEN’S SOCCER (Overall, BIG EAST) St. John’s 2-0-2, 0-0 Georgetown 3-1, 0-0 Butler 2-1-1, 0-0 Creighton 2-1-1, 0-0 Xavier 2-1-1, 0-0 Seton Hall 2-1, 0-0 Marquette 2-2, 0-0 Providence 1-2-1, 0-0 Villanova 1-2, 0-0 DePaul 0-2-1, 0-0
VOLLEYBALL (Overall, BIG EAST) St. John’s 2-0, 0-0 Marquette 2-1, 0-0 Providence 2-1, 0-0 Villanova 2-1, 0-0 Xavier 2-1, 0-0 Creighton 1-1, 0-0 Butler 1-2, 0-0 DePaul 1-2, 0-0 Georgetown 1-2, 0-0 Seton Hall 0-3, 0-0
wanted to make sure there was local influence. “On high profile projects like this we get a lot of attention from national design firms that want to be a part of the project,” Strigens said. “Their expertise is really important, but it’s also critically important to support our local economy, architects, engineers and construction managers.” Rounding out the group is Boston-based Ellenzweig and Peter Park LLC. The facility, formally announced in January, will host indoor fields for the school’s soccer and lacrosse teams, along with an indoor track and ath-
letic research facilities. Marquette is partnering with Aurora Health Care, which provided $40 million toward the estimated $120 million bill. The Milwaukee Bucks are also a partner in the project. Marquette’s next move is hiring a construction manager according to University President Michael Lovell. The university has already begun clearing the area. “These things are all a part of the process before you put a shovel in the ground,” Lovell said.
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Freshman Hess attempts to fill big shoes Heir to Jermier impresses in first week of action By Grant Becker
grant.becker@marquette.edu
Jacie Jermier completed her Marquette soccer career in the fall of 2015 as one of the most accomplished players in the program’s recent memory. She was named to the All-BIG EAST first and second teams once each, scored 24 points in 61 career games and was nominated for the Senior CLASS Award, one of the highest honors in college athletics. The McFarland, Wisconsin, native started every single game of her junior and senior year, primarily playing the left back and left wingback positions. It takes time to develop trust amongst teammates, especially in a position that
requires a balance between flying up the field and staying put defensively, meaning Jermier’s departure was sure to hit hard. The hole left in the lineup by Jermier was occupied by sophomore defender/midfielder Leah Celarek in the season opener at Nebraska. However, Celarek wasn’t just handed the job. Freshman Emily Hess was given a chance to earn playing time as well. This isn’t the first time she’s been in a position battle. “I’ve actually done that before with my club team,” Hess said. “I came from a different team and I had to do the exact same thing. You know, work to get my spot and you really have to play hard to be able to start. So I just went in with the same mindset coming into Marquette.” A key to winning a position battle is showing what you can do that nobody else can. Head coach Markus Roeders said Hess offers more defensively than
the alternatives might. “She’s a natural left back,” Roeders said after the Kansas game. He also said last week that she still had to grow into her role. “You shouldn’t expect too much, that she’s going to go out there now and play 90 minutes every game,” Roeders said. In the two games that followed that statement, Emily Hess played all 180 minutes. She made her first career start last Thursday at Illinois State, where she scored directly from a corner kick just five minutes in. The Batavia, Illinois native was active on both ends of the field, justifying her position in the starting lineup. She made her second career start on Sunday, appearing in her first ever home game for Marquette. “It’s all new but it’s so much fun,” Hess said. “I really enjoyed that so many people came out to watch.” Her home debut was a memo-
rable one. She drew a penalty in the 51st minute that allowed Morgan Proffitt to score the equalizer. Just 17 minutes later Hess drew another foul in a dangerous position outside the box. This time, she took the kick herself. She curled the ball into the box, away from the goalkeeper, setting up Molly Pfeiffer to head it home for the game-winning goal. Her performance earned her the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week award and prompted high praise from captain and U.S. U-23 national team player Morgan Proffitt. “She’s a very composed player,” Proffitt said. “I love her out there. She kind of reminds me of Jacie (Jermier). You know taking ‘em down, one v. one.” There it was, the first of many comparisons that are sure to be made between Hess and her predecessor. It’s a thought that anyone who watched Jermier’s work down the left flank over the last
two years had to be thinking while watching Hess. The most obvious similarity between Jermier and Hess is the manner in which their teammates work to get them the ball. Any time the attack came down the left side, it was clear the midfielders and forwards wanted to get the ball to the freshman. Hess beamed during her interview, especially when she was asked about the trust her new teammates have placed in her. “It’s amazing. (Proffitt)’s amazing. Everyone’s amazing. … It’s just so much fun to play with such great players and I’m honored to be able to play with them,” Hess said. There’s no guarantee that Hess will continue to start, but she’s determined to keep her new job. “It’s so much fun just to be able to have that opportunity and every time I get one of those, I just got to make the most of it.”
Golf Preview: Youth movement emerging on the links Team will rely on Farrell after graduating four By Matt Unger
matthew.unger@marquette.edu
Coach: Steve Bailey (7th year) 2015-’16 Finish: Fourth in BIG EAST Championships Key Departures: Zach Gaugert, Nick Nelson, Pat Sanchez, CJ Swift Incoming Freshmen: Matthew Bachmann, Ferdinand Müller, Matt Murlick Players to Watch: Oliver Farrell, Charlie Maleki Overview: Despite losing four of their top six scorers from the previous season, the Golden Eagles have plenty to be excited about for the 2016-17 campaign. Much of the excitement will stem from the recent successes of sophomores Oliver Farrell and Charlie Maleki. Farrell, a Second Team All-BIG EAST selection, led Marquette in scoring last year with an average low of 73.23 and has cemented himself as one of the best on the team. Maleki also had an impressive freshman season with three rounds below par. The Wisconsin native continued to show off his skill
set this summer at state events, and was even able to secure a highly-coveted spot at the 2016 US Amateur Championship. “His climb over the last year has been quite impressive,” Bailey said. “It’s been fun watching his game elevate.” Although the top two spots on the roster will likely be filled by Farrell and Maleki, there are quite a few questions regarding the rest of the team. The only senior for Marquette golf will be Henry Klongland, who competed in just three rounds this past season. The lack of experience will provide other players the opportunity to play more prominent roles on the team. “It’s wide open in terms of who is going to be out there competing,” Bailey said. Look for a guy like Garrett Loomis to see more action this season. The junior was able to improve his season average from 79.56 to 73.91 from his freshman to sophomore year, and should be a favorite to crack the starting five. The door is also open for the three incoming freshmen to get immediate competitive playing experience. Many coaches could view the lack of roster clarity as a concern. Bailey said that he sees it as an opportunity for the younger players to prove themselves. He even noted that excitement level
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Despite his age, Oliver Farrell notched 10 rounds under par in his second-team All-BIG EAST season.
is the highest he’s seen during his seven years. “I think that every one of them knows they have a good shot to really make a big impact in what we are doing,” Bailey said. Despite the air of opportunity and potential, it is hard to ignore the graduation of four seniors. Gaugert, Nelson and Sanchez totaled more than 100 rounds during their tenures as Marquette golfers, while Swift totaled 97 rounds in the blue and gold. Sanchez was BIG EAST Player of the Year for the 2014-’15 season.
“Those four guys were the core of our leadership, and so not only from a playing perspective, but a leadership perspective, there is going to be a void left there,” Bailey said. But who will fill this void? That is the biggest question for this young 2016-’17 Marquette golf team. Other news and notes: Steve Bailey added a member to his coaching staff Aug. 17 with the hiring of Gator Todd. The former All-SEC player for Alabama also has some
experience at the professional level with the Web.com Tour. “Seeing Zach Johnson and Davis Love and all these guys and getting to practice with them everyday, there’s a lot he’s going to be able to bring to our program,” Bailey said. In other news, the Marquette Invitational will move locations for the this upcoming season. Due to the US Open taking place at Erin Hills in 2017, the course is closing down early. The Golden Eagles will now host their invitational at Milwaukee Country Club Oct. 2-3.
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WTEN preview: Ambrosio star of the show Freshman of the Year key for MU’s doubles hopes By Brian Boyle
brian.boyle@marquette.edu
Coach: Jody Bronson (32nd season) 2015 results: 12-9, Second round BIG EAST Tournament exit Key Departures: Erin Gebes, Aleeza Kanner Players to Watch: Silvia Ambrosio, Diana Tokar Overview: With only one senior, Tokar, and one junior, Paula Tormos Sanchez, the program is returning significantly younger than in recent years. Adjusting to new collegiate level competition will be crucial for the youthful roster to achieve success. “With the freshmen, we are going to try to push them to stop playing cautiously and start playing aggressively and control the match,” Bronson said. The relative inexperience of the
team is reflected in Bronson’s goals for the season, but that doesn’t mean the ultimate end game has changed. “We have a number of different goals: first off, we want to become better players. We want to look for each player consistently getting better over the course of the season,” Bronson said. From there, she hopes to grow into a legitimate BIG EAST contender, and eventually make a push for the NCAA tournament. It will take time, however. With the new infusion of youth, look for regular roster shake-ups during the early season as coach Bronson pieces the lineup puzzle together. As of right now, nothing is set in stone and coach Bronson emphasizes that no one’s position is safe. “I couldn’t even begin to say who’s going to play where,” she said. “Honestly, until January comes I’m going to have no idea who’s playing first and who’s playing sixth.” Key Leaders: After earning high honors as the 2015-’16 BIG EAST Freshman of the Year, Ambrosio looks to return with another standout season after finding success at
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Sophomore Silvia Ambrosio went 12-7 in her freshman season, earning all her wins in the No. 1 position.
the competitive 1st doubles slot. Meanwhile, as the team’s sole elder statesman, Tokar looks to provide veteran leadership to her younger teammates while continuing to improve in her own right. Bronson assures, however, that past success and seniority do not elevate a player in a sport where
each individual match is weighted equally. “In our sport, every position matters equally. We have to win four points. And whether you play one singles or six singles—everyone still has to win their point. Every point matters.” 2016 Schedule: The Women’s
tennis season kicks off Sept. 9 with the Milwaukee Tennis Classic, and continues through the fall with individual play at a series of invites, meets and tournaments. Head-tohead match play begins Jan. 28 against the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Prpa nets five points in 4-0 men’s soccer win Wheeler makes one save in first start of season By Brendan Ploen
brendan.ploen@marquette.edu
Freshman phenom Luka Prpa led Marquette to its first victory of the season Monday night, scoring two goals and adding an assist in the Golden Eagles 4-0 win against Northern Illinois. Marquette dominated possession early and it showed, as Marquette had nine of their 15 shots in the first half. The Golden Eagles got on the board in the 19th minute, when Jan Maertins received a pass from Prpa inside the sixyard box, took one touch and fired it off of the keeper’s gloves and
into the back of the net. There would be more scoring from Marquette in the 42nd minute. Fellow freshman Connor Alba was tackled in the penalty area, and Prpa stepped up and calmly placed it in the inside of the left post to give Marquette a commanding 2-0 lead. Prpa said the connection between the freshman is getting stronger every day, helping the Golden Eagles grab their first victory of the season. “With thirteen freshmen, we obviously did not know each other coming in, but since we all live close together in the dorms, we have been getting to know each other a lot,” Prpa said. “It’s really been fun to be honest, and tonight that chemistry showed.” Coach Louis Bennett was pleased with Marquette’s performance, noting how they
came back after suffering a 4-0 defeat on Friday. “I thought it was a gutsy performance,” Bennett said. “Maybe they don’t know any better, but they bounced back from Friday to do a lot better on Monday.” “Danny Jarosz and John Pothast gave the young group a real experienced anchor, and I thought Mac (Wheeler) was very good as well. I thought those three provided a platform for those guys to do what they needed to do. There were spells where we saw what the future could look like.”
Marquette continued to dominate stretches in the second half, as they used balls over the top that frequently troubled Northern Illinois defenders. In the 55th minute, Marquette grabbed a third goal, this time on a piece of individual brilliance by Alba. He dribbled 15 yards, weaving his way through the Husky defense, fired a hard, low shot that went into the bottom left corner, impossible for the keeper to reach. Prpa scored Marquette’s final goal of the night from a ball the Huskies failed to clear. It fell to
senior Jack Alberts, who found Prpa rushing into the box. Prpa then chipped the Northern Illinois keeper to get his second. The defense was steady all night, and only allow the Huskies five shots in the entire match. Wheeler had one save in his first start of the season. Bennett was not sure who will be the starter Friday. Marquette travels to Chicago to play Illinois-Chicago before hosting Northwestern on Monday.
Player of the Week Emily Hess The freshman midfielder played a big part in the women’s soccer team’s 2-0 run, notching a goal and an assist over the weekend. She scored her first goal as a Golden Eagle against Illinois State, sending a corner kick off the Cardinal keeper and into the net. On Sunday against Michigan she drew a penalty shot and set up Molly Pfeiffer’s gamewinning header on a free kick.
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Freshman Luka Prpa’s first MU point was an assist in the 19th minute.
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Recruits: Who’s on Wojciechowski’s radar? MU targeting top prospects in 2018 recruiting class By John Steppe
john.steppe@marquette.edu
Need a refresher on who Steve Wojciechowski is targeting in recruiting? Here are some of the potential future Golden Eagles to keep an eye on this year. 2017 XAVIER TILLMAN — Tillman, a 6-foot-9 forward from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is one of Wojciechowski’s biggest targets in the class of 2017. The 75th-ranked recruit per ESPN announced last July that he will be deciding between Marquette, Michigan State, Purdue and Florida, but a source indicates that Marquette and Purdue have the highest odds of landing Tillman. He has scheduled official visits for all four prospective schools. The Tillman tour will stop at Marquette Sept. 23. THEO JOHN — John has the potential to be an instant contributor to the Golden Eagles down low, an area where the Blue and Gold are in desperate need of relief. The Champlin Park, Minnesota, native displayed his ability to make an impact without the ball in his hands at the NY2LA Summer Jam on a star-studded Howard Pulley AAU squad. John, who’s also eyeing Oklahoma, California, Minnesota, Purdue and Illinois, will arrive for an official visit to Marquette Sept. 1. His trip to MU will be the second of three visits in a three-week span. KIMANI LAWRENCE — Lawrence, ranked 54th by ESPN, joins a long list of small forwards that Wojciechowski is courting. What distinguishes Lawrence from the rest of Wojo’s targets
is his potential on offense. The Providence, Rhode Island, native has already visited USC and Arizona State but has not stopped at Marquette since receiving their scholarship offer July 11. MAKHTAR GUEYE — Gueye, whom ESPN ranks as fourth in Massachusetts and 20th among centers, has fielded offers from basketball-first schools like Marquette, Creighton, VCU and UConn. While his name does not pop up among #mubb tweets as much as fellow 2017 big men, he has the potential to make major contributions to the team and could challenge will-be-junior Matt Heldt for the starting center spot. NOJEL EASTERN — Eastern, a point guard in a 6-foot-5 shooting guard’s body, has the talent to become a major contributor at a high-level Division I program, warranting the team’s decision to offer him a scholarship this summer. However, any interest reciprocated by ESPN’s 74th-ranked prospect would be bewildering. Marquette will have a big enough challenge this season balancing minutes for Duane Wilson, Markus Howard and Traci Carter at point, let alone with another point guard. 2018 TYLER HERRO — Herro, the Greenfield, Wisconsin, native and Whitnall star, has been one of Wojciechowski’s biggest targets for the 2018 recruiting class. Even the powers in the Woodland Conference like Greendale and New Berlin Eisenhower have had to contort their game plans to limit Herro’s scoring knack. Coming off a state semifinal bid with the Falcons, the offensive specimen is expected to lead the Falcons to a Woodland East title in 2016-’17. JOEY HAUSER — The younger brother of Marquette freshman Sam Hauser, Joey has arguably generated the most buzz out of all
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Henry Ellenson and Markus Howard are the two biggest names Steve Wojciechowski has brought to MU.
current Marquette targets. His performance at the NY2LA Summer Jam this summer was impressive enough for Tom Izzo to personally offer the Stevens Point, Wisconsin, native after one of the games. He already has the tools to contribute offensively to a Division I program, but one could hardly tell from his humility. AYO DOSUNMU — Often overshadowed by Herro and Hauser in Marquette’s 2018 wishlist, Dosunmu can hold his own against any guard Marquette is targeting for 2018. His high offensive potential was on clear display at the NY2LA Summer Jam, where he scored 30+ points twice in one day alone. While MU is in his name, Wojciechowski will have stiff competition for ESPN’s top-ranked Illinois prospect: Florida State, Northwestern, Illinois, SMU and several others. QUENTIN GRIMES — Grimes would be an elite addition.
ESPN, who ranks Grimes 29th nationally, even compared him in his scouting report to Deron Williams. He would be the first top ten point guard to choose MU since Junior Cadougan, whom ESPN ranked 10th among point guards in 2009. SIMI SHITTU — A star on Canada’s U17 team, Shittu excels at defending the post while running the floor. As expected for the eighth-best prospect per ESPN, Marquette will have their fair share of competition for Shittu: Syracuse, UConn, Texas and Oklahoma are among the other schools looking to land him. PRENTISS HUBB — Hubb, a 6-foot-3 guard from Washington D.C., already has offers from half of the BIG EAST. Consistently praised for his intangibles and shooting, Hubb has the potential to be an excellent scoring-first point guard. 24/7 ranks Hubb as the 24th-best player in the class. TIM FINKE — Finke, a
6-foot-6 wing from Champaign, Illinois, is ranked across the board as a top-75 player and the secondbest in Illinois behind fellow MU target Ayo Dosunmo. Finke has already earned offers from Illinois, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon and several other juggernauts. Illinois appears to have an early advantage, as Finke’s older brother is currently on the team. JALEN SMITH — Smith has as much potential as almost any Marquette 2018 target. The 6-foot9 big man’s upside has already wooed Syracuse, Villanova, Virginia, Arizona and other notable programs. Scout ranks the Baltimore native 13th nationally and seventh at his position.
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Get to know the MUBB Opponents: Rockhurst Golden Eagles to face DII squad in only scrimmage By Jack Goods
jack.goods@marquette.edu
As usual, Marquette opens its season with a scrimmage against a weaker opponent. Rockhurst, the only Division II team on this year’s schedule, serves the same role as Valley City State last year — they are simply bodies from another program to help the team tune up for the regular season. You can get all dressed up and excited for the season to kick off, but don’t expect a close game. The Golden Eagles defeated Valley City State by 41 points in last year’s scrimmage. 2015-’16 record: 12-15 Final Kenpom ranking: N/A Game time: Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. Analysis: The Rockhurst Hawks lost their top two scorers from last season, center Dominique
Washington and guard Austin LeVan. That means Rockhurst needs to replace 30 points per game on average. The departures pave the way for senior guard Malachi Nix, who was third on the team in scoring in his first year since transferring from Fairleigh Dickinson. Rockhurst was done in by their three-point shooting in their Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament first-round loss to Southern Indiana. The team shot 20 percent from long-range, representative of the rough offensive outputs the team received last year. The Hawks had the worst scoring offense in the GLVC, averaging 74.1 points per game. They stayed in games due to their strong defensive showings, holding teams to 73.9 points per game. The Golden Eagles can take advantage of Rockhurst’s lack of size. The Hawks’ only player taller than 6-foot-7 is center Gabe Brown, who checks in at 7-foot. He played in three games his sophomore season, scoring six points total.
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Marquette defeated Minnesota-based Valley City State by 41 points in last season’s exhibition.