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Vaccine required for all

Personal, religious, medical are the only exceptions for exemption

By Claire Driscol & Megan Woolard claire.driscol@marquette.edu megan.woolard@marquette.edu

Marquette University President Lovell announced June 7 that students who will be attending classes during the 2021-22 academic school year must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Aug. 1 unless granted an exemption.

“Scientific evidence has shown that vaccines are safe and effective at reducing transmission of the virus. A vaccinated student population will allow us to provide you with a richer in-person experience, reduce testing and let you interact more freely across campus,” Lovell said in a Marquette Today release June 7.

Students could be granted an exemption for religious reasons See VACCINE page 2

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Despite a vast majority of the Marquette community uploading proof of vaccination, masks are still required indoors on Marquette’s campus.

Dr. William Welburn Masks required for fall semester says farewell to MU Campus community 12-year career at Marquette reaches its conclusion

By Bailey Striepling

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William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence for the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, officially retired today, Aug. 31.

Welburn has spent the last 12 years in his 42-year career in higher education at Marquette University working with faculty, staff and

students to lead the campus’ direction on diversity, equity and inclusion.

“When I look at my accomplishments, they all point to working with others that want to turn their ideas into a reality,” Welburn said. “My ongoing efforts to support the work of other people on this campus to do the amazing things that they have done around diversity, equity and inclusion would be my greatest single accomplishment.”

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will still wear facecoverings indoors

By Julia Abuzzahab

julianna.abuzzahab@marquette.edu

Marquette University required all undergraduate, graduate and professional students attending classes on campus to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Aug. 1, according to June 7 university news release. Certain students were granted exemption from this authorization for medical, personal and religious reasons. However, those who are granted exemption from being vaccinated must undergo surveillance testing for COVID-19.

Shortly after July 30, Marquette recommended that all students — NEWS

regardless of vaccination status — wear masks again in indoor spaces.

Then, in alignment with the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s indoor mask advisory after Milwaukee was considered to have an “extreme transmission” status regarding COVID-19, Marquette announced Aug. 17 it would be requiring masks on campus in public indoor spaces.

This is due to the rapid increase in Delta variant-related cases.

Marquette’s COVID-19 response team is continuing to follow rates of transmission, monitor the Milwaukee Health Department’s advice in how to slow the spread and assess other protocols in adjustment to mitigation strategies.

Students have expressed a variety of opinions about Marquette requiring masks in shared spaces.

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dent in the College of Arts & Sciences, does not mind having to wear a mask on campus this year since as it is “for our safety.”

“I think it is a precautionary choice that could very well benefit the Marquette community and the amount of COVID-19 cases on campus,” Lindell said. “Although it may be annoying for some people, I think it is the right choice because there is so much that is still unknown.”

Overall, Lindell said that the mask mandate was a good decision because if COVID-19 cases rise again, the university will know that they took every safety precaution possible to prevent an outbreak.

“Because we do not know a ton about the Delta variant and how it will impact those with or without the vaccine at this point, I think it is a See MASKS page 2

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VACCINE: $100 $100 gift card incentive for shot Continued from page 1 or a personal conviction. A medical exemption could also be granted with a note from a physician. If granted an exemption, unvaccinated students would still have to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing every other week.

However, 92% of students have uploaded proof of vaccination as of Aug. 27.

Martilia Marechal, a junior in the College of Communication, said that the university’s vaccine requirement “makes sense,” since students became eligible to get the shot back in April.

Yet Marechal saw how people thought Marquette was setting a “double standard” back in June and July when only students were required to receive the vaccine, but not faculty or staff.

That changed Aug. 16 when the university announced in a statement that faculty were “strongly encouraged” to submit their proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Aug. 30.

Those who did not would have to be tested regularly for COVID-19, complete the daily COVID Cheq process and quarantine for 14 days if they came in contact with someone infected with COVID-19.

“The Marquette University Medical Clinic is aligned with the university in strongly encouraging faculty and staff to get vaccinated for their safety

and well-being and to help protect their colleagues, our students and the broader community,” AJ Grove, assistant director of the Marquette University Medical Clinic, said in an email.

This sentiment was echoed throughout the campus community.

“I agree with the university’s position of strongly encouraging all faculty and staff to get vaccinated, which is in alignment with CDC guidance,” Janet Krejci, dean of the College of Nursing, said in an email.

Faculty were also incentivized to get vaccinated with the chance to win certain prizes such as Marquette basketball tickets. Much like Marquette, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers offered incentives to get vaccinated.

Following the FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 16 and older, Aug. 23 Evers announced Wisconsinites who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from a Wisconsin provider between Aug. 20 and Sep. 6 would receive a $100 VISA gift card.

The student vaccination requirement was a part of Marquette’s commitment to offer an in-person learning experience this summer. However, the COVID-19 situation worsened in Milwaukee, with the highly transmissible Delta variant.

As a result, the Milwaukee Health Department strongly

encouraged people, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask in public indoor settings.

Marquette followed suit and announced Aug. 17 that masks would be required in indoor spaces on campus, the only exceptions being students in their dorm room with their assigned roommate(s) and individuals with a private office.

Looking forward to the upcoming semester, Marechal is not only nervous about the emergence of the Delta variant while having in-person classes again, but also losing more of her social life because of it.

“Most people had negative mental health impacts due to quarantines/lockdowns, including myself, as well as not enjoying school as much,” Marechal said. “That, on top of not wanting to catch COVID, is enough to stress students to the max.”

However, Marechal said she is doing the best she can to take precautions, while also resuming some sort of normalcy in her social life.

“At the end of the day, the rules that the ‘COVID committee’ decides are out of our control, I just hope that everyone can abide by the rules despite vaccination status.”

This story was written by Claire Driscol and Megan Woolard. They can be reached at claire.driscol@marquette.edu and megan.woolard@marquette. edu Graphic by Megan Woolard megan.woolard@marquette.edu

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Many students see the benefits of vaccines and wearing a mask on campus. Some feel that it’s should be a choice.

Continued from page 1 precautionary choice that could very well benefit the Marquette community,” Lindell said.

However, Nathan Vogt, a sophomore in the College of Nursing, does not believe Marquette students should have to wear a mask if they received the COVID-19 vaccine.

“I can see both sides of the perspective on wearing masks ... people ages 18-22 are at low risk. People at risk may continue to wear a mask while it should be a personal choice,” Vogt said in an email.

A majority of Marquette students have uploaded proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Vogt also said he was not comfortable receiving the COVID-19 vaccine since it was not approved by the Food and Drug Administration at the time of the requirement.

He said that he received the vaccine under the impression that he would not have to wear a mask on campus.

Since Vogt received the vaccine, the FDA approved the Pfizer-BioN-

Tech COVID-19 vaccine Aug. 23.

Sophie Freisleben, a sophomore in the College of Nursing, does not mind wearing a mask, but also feels like Marquette should only require masks for those who are unvaccinated.

Freisleben understands why Marquette requires masks on campus since most other universities are also requiring them due to the Delta variant.

“I understand the importance of wearing a mask to protect those around us, but I feel that on campus it should be a personal choice for those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19,” Freisleben said.

Since Aug. 22 there have been two confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Marquette’s campus.

This story was written by Julia Abuzzahab. She can be reached at julianna.abuzzahab@marquette. edu

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Continued from page 1 uity and inclusion planning, conducting two campus-wide climate studies and assisting in Beyond Boundaries, which is the Culture of Inclusion strategic theme in the university’s plan.

“William’s hand in widening the scope and deepening the footprint of diversity, equity and inclusion on our campus through thoughtful initiatives and nuanced engagement and advocacy is enough. But he did it always with careful attention to the culture he felt students and staff aspired to live and learn in,” Jacqueline Schram, director of public affairs and special assistant for Native American affairs, said.

“Combined, this is a powerful and lasting legacy.”

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ment statement at 2021 Commencement. The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion has also been able to meet with the Black Student Council to create a more welcoming campus for Black students, has selected new leadership for the Race, Ethnic and Indigenous Studies Program and is nearing “emerging” status in becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

“His deep knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion has shaped the strategic direction of the campus, and the connections that he has built across campus units and within the community have made our institution stronger,” Jacqueline Black, director for Hispanic Initiatives and Diversity & Inclusion Educational Programming, said.

Instead of retirement gifts, Welburn has asked for dona-

tions for Equity in MKE or the Bridge to the Future Fund to support current Marquette students. Equity in MKE and The Bridge to the Future Fund offers scholarships to first generation and minority students, as well as those whose economic circumstances hurt their chances of continuing their Marquette education.

“I chose these two because they support students in their greatest moments of need,” Welburn said. “I’m all about getting the best shot at achieving your aspirations, and that has been a part of my life’s work. These are important statements for Marquette to make.”

Welburn received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University in 1975, his master’s degree in library science from Atlanta University in 1978 and his

doctorate in library and information science from Indiana University in 1991.

Welburn joined Marquette after serving as associate dean of the Graduate College of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign from 2006– 2009. He was then recruited to Marquette in 2009 on a twoyear appointment with then provost John Pauly and stayed to continue the work of diversity and inclusion.

Joya Crear, who is currently the assistant vice president for Student Affairs, will become acting vice president for inclusive excellence for the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion after Welburn’s retirement.

This story was written by Bailey Striepling. She can be reached at bailey.striepling@ marquette.edu.

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University leaders provide breakfast for students Lovell, Smart, & Duffy give away meals at Sendik’s

By Julia Abuzzahab

julianna.abuzzahab@marquette.edu

Marquette University President Michael Lovell, head of the men’s basketball team Shaka Smart, head of the women’s basketball team Megan Duffy and Sendik’s Fresh2Go owner Ted Balistreri headed to the front of the on-campus grocery store Monday morning to give out 400 donated breakfasts to students.

“Last year, we couldn’t do any of this,” Lovell said. “The energy and excitement from the students is just fantastic and overwhelming, and it’s just so great to be back in the community again.”

Looking forward to the upcoming semester, Lovell said he’s excited to be among the students, and welcomes not only the first-years, but also the sophomores who were unable to experience the campus last year “in its full livelihood.”

“What makes Marquette special is the people. And to be around each other, lean on each other and be around each other during the good and bad times is really important,” Lovell said. “It’s just so special because people care more about each other, more about the institution than any place I’ve ever been.”

As students filed outside of Sendik’s to receive their free breakfast, Anna Houston, a junior in the College of Communication, also said she was excited to return back to normal activities and was grateful

for the opportunity to receive a free meal on the first day of school.

“Being juniors, it’s really nice to get anything for free, so we [juniors] really wanted to take advantage of it,” Houston said.

Although Houston enjoys the sense of normalcy back on campus, she is grateful that Marquette is still requiring students to turn in their COVID-19 vaccine card, which 92% of students have uploaded, and have mandated masks indoors.

For students still looking to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the Marquette University Medical Clinic has a limited supply of the Pfizer vaccine—which has been FDA approved—and is offering appointments to students, faculty and staff.

Duffy also made an appearance at the breakfast and was

excited to see the student body around campus after a “strange” year.

“I can’t believe how different it feels,” Duffy said. “Even this morning just seeing the smiles and excitement even for 8 a.m. classes to get up and have a little breakfast and get up and hang out. There’s definitely a buzz.”

With the women’s basketball team arriving back to a normal playing season this year, Duffy said her team is looking forward to “doing the basic stuff” that was missed last year due to COVID-19, and the ramifications associated with the virus.

“They’re looking forward to being out in the classroom and in the dining halls, and just basic stuff that we missed and just creating that bond between athletics and our entire student body,” Duffy said.

As basketball season approaches and COVID-19 regulations ease, Duffy looks forward to having a fan base back at games and to return to a more normal year on campus.

“The strangest part [of last basketball season] was running out to the games and just having the teams and staff,” Duffy said. “But just to have our diehards in the stand cheering us on and the cheerleaders and band ... just that spirit again is something we really look forward to.”

This story was written by Claire Driscol. She can be reached at claire.driscol@ marquette.edu Tyler Peters, Kristin Parisi and Julia Abuzzahab contributed to this report.

University President Michael Lovell and Men’s Basketball head coach Shaka Smart were at the Wells St. Sendik’s to hand out snacks and breakfast food on the first day of classes Photo by Collin Nawrocki collin.nawrocki@marquette.edu

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COVID-19 testing required for unvaccinated Students face conduct violations if test is not complete

By Claire Driscol

claire.driscol@marquette.edu

As students return to Marquette’s campus, 92% have submitted proof of vaccination against COVID-19, putting Marquette at the threshold for

achieving herd immunity. For the remaining percentage of students without vaccinations, COVID-19 protocols will vary in regard to testing.

Unvaccinated students will be required to take a COVID-19 test every other week, which will take place in the Rec Center Monday through Thursday between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Students will be notified via their Marquette email for their required test.

Unvaccinated students who fail to attend and complete an assigned COVID-19 test will potentially be issued a $50 fine, referral to a student conduct

hearing and prohibition from buildings or facilities on campus until a test is complete.

Keli Wollmer, executive director of the Marquette University Medical Clinic, said on-campus COVID-19 testing will be conducted via saliva tests versus the traditional nasal swab method, making this year’s testing generally less invasive but still “very accurate.”

Although there is no vaccine requirement among faculty and staff, they will be required to participate in mandatory COVID-19 testing if no proof of vaccination is given.

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Bruce Deal, a junior in the College of Business Administration, said he’s not worried about not having a vaccine requirement among faculty/staff since he believes a majority of the university’s professors are already vaccinated.

Since faculty/staff were “strongly encouraged” to upload proof of vaccination by Aug. 30, data on the percentage vaccinated is not yet available.

However, Deal is relieved that the university decided to push mandatory COVID-19 tests every other week for unvaccinated students.

“I think it was a smart move,” Deal said. “It will help pressure kids to get vaccinated.”

A.J. Grove, assistant director and team physician at Marquette’s Medical Clinic, also encourages students to get vaccinated despite still being able to contract COVID-19, due to its ability to lower the risk of infection, transmission and overall severity of the virus — which is especially important as the Delta variant emerges.

“The vaccine protects extremely well against severe disease and hospitalization,” Grove said.

“Hospitals around the US are seeing more severe disease and hospitalization for unvaccinated young adults because of the Delta variant.”

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, data suggests that the Delta variant may not only be more severe than previous strains among the unvaccinated population but is also more than twice as contagious.

In a report from last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also estimated that the Delta variant — which was first identified in India — was the cause of more than 80% of new U.S. COVID-19 cases, making it the predominant strain of the virus in the U.S. For students looking to get a COVID-19 test regardless of vaccination status, symptomatic and closed contact testing will continue to be performed in Coughlin Hall and can be scheduled through the COVID hotline at 414-288-7184.

This story was written by Claire Driscol. She can be reached at claire.driscol@marquette.edu.

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New plant based options at The Commons Sodexo offers a fresh take on vegan friendly dining

By Connor Baldwin

connor.baldwin@marquette.edu

Looking for a new, eclectic and sustainable place to eat on campus? Or do you possibly have dietary restrictions? The Plant Powered grill, located The Commons, is a new dining option being added to the Marquette Campus.

Executive Chef Anthony Damico and the Marquette dining staff said they are very excited to announce the Grill and cannot wait to get started. “Not only are we are introducing new concepts for students, but we are introducing new culinary techniques to our staff that will elevate their culinary ability and our guests dining experience on campus,” Damico said.

This is the first plant-based grill available on campus and it is another step toward making sure all diets of students and

staff are acknowledged and represented.

“The Marquette Dining Services team has worked hard to bring sustainable eating habits to campus. We hope that ‘Plant Powered’ shows the student and faculty of Marquette that we are listening to their requests and feedback and making changes to our dining program accordingly,” Damico said.

The grill is opening with options of six different meals.

Entrees available at PlantPowered include Mediterranean cauliflower bowl, Tuscan chickpea stew and stuffed poblano peppers. Meals are offeed with the homemade condiments and toppings offered. Meals are also available on vegan bread or a lettuce wrap.

The grill is also introducing limited time offers to students.

This is to present a variety of vegan and sustainable meal options instead of the ones offered everyday.

All ingredients are sourced from Morningstar Farms, and Chef Anthony Damico said he is very pleased to be working with them on this ambitious project.

“Morningstar has been one of the leaders in the plant-based food revolution and have pro-

vided us with the education to match the products we serve.

They have been key in assisting with dietary information and processes throughout the development of this program” Damico said.

Clare Fitzgerald, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, dined at the Plant Powered grill for lunch one day.

“This is my first time eating here … I got the incog-meato burger with the fruit salad; it was really good,” Fitzgerald said.

The Commons operation director Kyle Kouri is very excited for the grill to be added to The Commons.

“This is something the students have been asking for and have seen an increasing demand for. We realized that while Simple Servings is a great tool for us to have it doesn’t accomplish all the dietary choices that people necessarily make,” Kouri said.

The food at Plant Powered in the Commons will be available to students as soon as they arrive on campus.

This story was written by Connor Baldwin. He can be reached at connor.baldwin@marquett. edu Photo by Collin Nawrocki collin.nawrocki@marquette.edu

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Fundraising at Marquette for the future Generous gifts from donors help secure university’s future

By Julia Abuzzahab

julianna.abuzzahab@marquette.edu

In Fiscal Year 2021, the Marquette University advancement team set a goal of fundraising $90 million; the team surpassed its goal, and raised $96 million in new gifts and confirmed pledges.

Marquette began the Time to Rise: The Marquette Promise to Be The Difference fundraising campaign in April, 2020. Time to Rise has a $750 million fundraising goal.

Time to Rise is based off of Marquette’s originating values to elevate the community through leadership, excellence, faith and service. This ties into enriching and expanding student opportunities, supporting teacher-scholars, cultivating university-wide innovation and transforming the campus environment.

Marquette has reached its sixth year in the campaign, and through the end of FY21, it has raised $472 million of the

$750 million goal in new gifts and pledges. So far, more than 50,000 donors have contributed to the campaign.

Of these, 15 donors have made gifts of $100,000 or more. Twenty-five of the donors gifted $1 million or more.

Brian Dorrington, assistant vice president for advancement communication, said that the Time to Rise campaign consists of retaining Marquette’s founding mission and inspiring the community around the university.

“The Marquette family is one that is filled with spirit, pride and passion and we look forward to continuing to make campaign progress, while collaborating across campus,” Dorrington said in an email.

Tim McMahon, vice president for university advancement said that Time to Rise is a coordinated and comprehensive effort to support the university’s strategic priority — Beyond Boundaries.

He said that Beyond Boundaries has multiple themes such as academic excellence, research action and development of hearts and minds.

Beyond Boundaries is Marquette’s strategic priority. It helps direct the university into achieving excellence, research

in action, culture of inclusion and sustainability of valuable resources.

“Time to Rise is the brand name of the campaign that helps us promote this moment for the Marquette community to galvanize behind this fundraising initiative to be as far reaching as we can, so not just for gifts at the highest levels which is what we are doing from six, seven, eight figure gifts, but also to broaden the base of supporters,” McMahon said.

Of the 50,000 donors, McMahon said 43% are first-time donors to the university. McMahon said that he and his team are also trying to increase the amount of alumni supporting the university in a year-in-year-out basis

because it is important to have alumni giving back to Marquette in ways that are important to them.

McMahon also mentioned that this campaign is a multi-year journey in an attempt to help resource some of the key priorities in the university’s strategic plan, as well as new priorities that come out of the demands for social justice and the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’ve responded through increasing our fundraising efforts for urban scholars — which is a fund to help students from diverse backgrounds to be able to not only study at Marquette, but have room and board grants to complement their scholarships so that they can live on campus,”

McMahon said.

Victoria Contreras, a sophomore in the College of Health Sciences, said it was great to learn that Marquette raises money for those in need.

“I think that it’s really nice of Marquette to provide students with grants to ensure that they can have an on-campus experience by supporting them with room and board,” Contreras said in an email.

McMahon said he is humbled and inspired by the progress he and the university advancement team have made throughout their campaign. McMahon said he is also grateful to those who believe in the university enough to donate so generously and so broadly to support the campus’ initiatives.

“We are incredibly energized by our passionate Marquette supporters across the world.

Time and time again, our alumni, parents and friends have stepped forward to lift up our students and fuel our campaign momentum,” Dorrington said in an email.

This story was written by Julia Abuzzahab. She can be reached at julianna.abuzzahab@marquette.edu

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“Time to Rise” is the university’s most recent fundraiser.

Quarantine spaces on campus still open Residence halls reamain open, hotels no longer an option

By Bailey Striepling

bailey.striepling@marquette.edu

The updated campus quarantine guidelines for the 2021-22 school year have been adjusted to reflect the mandatory vaccination requirement for inperson students. As of Aug. 27, 92% of Marquette students have

uploaded proof of vaccination.

“Marquette’s Catholic, Jesuit mission calls for us to care for one another, and one of the ways we can do that is to get the vaccine; not just for our own health, but for the health of our

Photo by Sarah Kuhns sarah.kuhns@marquette.edu

In the previous year, several residence halls have used extra space as quarantine rooms.

community,” Kevin Conway, associate director of university communication, said.

Similar to last year, unvaccinated individuals who have been exposed to or have been in close contact to anyone with COVID-19 will need to quarantine for 14 days, regardless of a negative COVID-19 test.

However, vaccinated individuals who have been in close contact to someone with COVID-19 are recommended to get tested three to five days after exposure, but “do not need to quarantine if exposed,” Keli Wollmer, executive director of the Marquette University Medical Clinic, said.

Vaccinated individuals will, however, need to monitor symptoms, wear a mask around others for 14 days and get tested three to five days after exposure.

Students who live on campus who are required to quarantine will do so in quarantine and isolation spaces provided within residence hall rooms on designated COVID-19 floors. Off-campus students will be provided quarantine and isolation spaces as they become available.

Unlike last year, hotels, such as the Ambassador Hotel, will not be used for quarantined students due to an increase in hotel demand.

“Resources will remain the same; phone calls regularly from residence life and/or volunteer staff to see how students are doing and if they have specific needs and meals for students in quarantine or isolation will be brought to the building in which they are housed,” Mary Janz, executive director of Housing and Residence Life, said.

Students who test positive for COVID-19 will be able to register with Froedtert Hospital’s Get Well Loop, where medical staff will check in with students during their quarantine.

As of Aug. 26, Marquette’s COVID-19 alert level is moderate. Since Aug. 12, there have been 12 new COVID-19 cases among faculty, staff and students and less than 5% of COVID-19 tests given on campus are positive.

This story was written by Bailey Striepling. She can be reached at bailey.striepling@ marquette.edu.

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Worship at Marquette changes due to pandemic Community continues to make sure mass is safe

By Hannah Hernandez

hannah.hernandez@marquette.edu

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect how Mass is structured on campus. Although some of the regulations from last year have been lifted, there are still restrictions in place.

Last year, there were restrictions on the number of people who could attend Mass.

The Chapel of the Holy Family, located in the Alumni Memorial Union, which typically sits 140 people, was limited to 35 people who had to be socially distanced. The Mass was livestreamed in other rooms within the AMU to allow more attendees.

Prior to attending Mass, attendees were required to reserve a seat online and check-in upon arrival. Once the attendees checked in, disinfected their hands and put on a mask, they were allowed into the chapel.

All attendees were required to wear masks throughout the entire service except when they partook in communion.

Father Grant Garinger, a professor in the College of Communication and liturgical coordinator for campus ministry, compares how Mass with COVID-19 was run last year in contrast to this year.

Garinger said that there are less COVID-19 restrictions this year compared to last year.

The only restriction this year is that people are required to wear a mask at all times during Mass, regardless of vaccination status. All the chairs within the Chapel of the Holy Family have been returned and people are no longer required to reserve a seat online nor will be checked in upon arrival.

Many of these restrictions were also enforced at the Church of the Gesu last year. Due to its proximity to campus, many members of the Marquette community attend Mass at Gesu.

In an update for the Church of the Gesu, Father Jim Flaherty said that “MU Campus Ministry will begin the 6 p.m. Sunday Mass at Gesu on September 12.

This Mass is offered only when classes are in session, but it is open to the larger public.”

Gesu parish is a popular place for students, faculty, and staff alike to attend mass. Mass has had to adjust eve since the pandemic started

An area of Mass that is restricted during COVID-19 is singing. Singing was not allowed in any capacity by the congregation. During the liturgy, a recording of singers was played. At Gesu, however, there was one singer who wore a mask and stood far back in the balcony.

“Last year, not only here at the university but across the world, singing was frowned upon because when you sing you expel a lot of droplets which the virus

is carried on,” Garinger said.

Garinger is waiting on directives from Marquette University’s COVID-19 committee regarding if singing will be allowed this year. As of now, there will not be singing in person.

Garinger describes this restriction on singing as “terrible.”

Thomas Koester, assistant director for music and director of the liturgical choir at Marquette, discussed the changes for the choir this fall. He said that he is waiting to hear more from the

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Marquette Medical Clinic and the College of Communication “to answer questions for the music ensembles regarding social distancing and capacity.”

However, they who are actively recruiting student liturgical ministers, including eucharistic ministers, altar servers, lectors, hospitality ministers, cantors and liturgical choir members. He encourages those who are interested in joining Campus Ministry webpage.

The Mass schedule at the Chapel

of the Holy Family includes noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 9 p.m. on Sunday. There is also a 6 p.m. Mass on Sunday at the Church of the Gesu.

This story was written by Hannah Hernandez. She can be reached at hannah.hernandez@marquette.edu.

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Summerfest events gear up as school year begins

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Milwaukee’s music festival, Summerfest, will take place on Sept. 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18 after it was postponed last year due to COVID-19. Many students plan to attend this September.

Students look forward to some last minute concerts in the city

By Kim Cook

kimberly.cook@marquette.edu

Tans are fading, and school is back in session. After what some would deem a more “normal” summer, free from COVID-19 mandates and lockdowns, Marquette students are leaving their summer jobs and vacations behind and looking forward to a new fall semester. But what if summer didn’t have to end just yet?

For Jiral Modi, a junior in the College of Business Administration, the summer sun is far from faded, as she plans to attend Summerfest in the coming weeks. The popular music festival was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was rescheduled to take place the first three weekends in September 2021, making it the perfect destination for Marquette students who are looking to soak up every drop of the fading summer sun.

“The Summerfest grounds are

one of the most famous things in Milwaukee, so I’m finally going to get to experience what all the hype is about,” Modi said.

Summerfest, Milwaukee’s hugely popular music festival, is finally back this fall. While the event has returned a season later than normal, Marquette University students and fans of the featured artists couldn’t be more excited for the festival, which, unlike to previous years, will take place Sept. 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18. In the past, the fest has taken place over two longer spans of time, usually at the end of June and beginning of July.

“I’ve bought tickets to see Luke Bryan,” Noah Smith, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said.

“Which is interesting because I’m not a huge country artist person, but my friends are going so I said, ‘why not?’”

While Luke Bryan is the first of many artists to headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater stage Sept. 2, performers like Quinn XCII, Brett Eldredge, Bleachers, Flo Rida and many others will take charge of the 11 other stages that the Summerfest grounds have to offer. Modi and Smith both said that they purchased

day passes to the festival to see various artists across the lineup, mentioning Ke$ha and G-Eazy as shows they would want to attend.

“This is my first-ever concert,” Modi said. “I’m super ecstatic about that.”

But with summer fun comes the looming concern of the spread of the coronavirus within large crowds of festival-goers. Chicago’s popular music festival, Lollapalooza, which took place July 29 - Aug 1, reported more than 385,000 attendees over the event’s four days. After the festival there were 203 reported positive cases of COVID-19.

To protect attendees, Summerfest announced new entry protocols that will be in place for the duration at the festival. Among additional safety measures include the requirement for pass-holders to present their vaccination card or a negative COVID-19 test result received within 72 hours of when they attend the festival.

“We are pleased with their proactive decision to implement these additional safety measures and ensure festivalgoers can feel comfortable attending this beloved music fest responsibly,” Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson said in a recent

Summerfest press release.

Despite rising COVID-19 cases across Milwaukee County, Smith isn’t worried about COVID-19

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The Summerfest grounds are one of the most famous things in Milwaukee, so I’m finally going to get to experience what all the hype is about.”

JIRAL MODI Junior in the College of Business Administration

preventing him from having a good time at the festival. “I imagine that a huge portion of the people that are

going will be Marquette students or UWM students, so people that are already vaccinated,” he said.

As of Aug. 27, Marquette University reported that 92% of its enrolled students have uploaded proof of receiving their COVID-19 vaccination. While precautions are being taken on campus with the university reinstating a mask requirement inside all campus buildings for the fall semester, there is still a risk of students transmitting the virus on campus.

“I have this understanding of there is only so much that I can do myself,” Modi said, “I know that for myself and my group of friends, we are all very precautious.”

While coronavirus concerns are apparent on campus, students are still looking forward to attending Summerfest, proving that while classes may be back in session for the fall, summer is far from over.

For more information regarding Summerfest COVID-19 entry protocols and to view the full lineup of performers, visit Summerfest.com. And be sure to check out marquettewire.org next week for more coverage of Summerfest performances.

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First-year’s fall semester survival guide to Milwaukee Here are some tips, tricks for students new to the city

By Izzy Fonfara Drewel

isabella.fonfaradrewel@marquette.edu

Milwaukee is a thriving and bustling city full of life, culture and excitement. For the natives, it’s comforting. But for the incoming first-year and transfer students, it can be daunting.

This year Marquette University will welcome 1,056 out-of-state, first-year students on campus.

Many of these students come in with very little knowledge of the city, and that can be frightening, as they are in new city and no have no idea where to go for a good meal or a fun time. Luckily, other students are willing to lend a hand.

There are too many restaurants to count, but almost everyone has an opinion about the best food in Milwaukee.

Thankfully, most students have a restaurant suggestion and even a recommendation from the menu. Hannah Cehaic, a junior in the College of Business Administration, knows a great place for anyone in need of a tasty breakfast.

“Sweet Diner is definitely my favorite,” Cehaic said. “Their chocolate chip pancakes are amazing, and their avocado toast, where they put spices and a poached egg on top.” Sweet Diner can be found in the Third Ward at 239 E. Chicago St. For anyone with a rampant sweet tooth who has been searching for a fix, don’t worry, there are plenty of options. Aside from the well-known Insomnia Cookies, ice cream and custard

parlors have heavy presence within these neighborhoods. “[Purple Door] has vegan options, so also catering to the dietary restrictions, and then there’s Kopp’s, which is the best custard, in my opinion,” Cehaic says.

Food is important, but experiences make up campus life. By far, Marquette basketball games are the most popular event to experience with new friends.

“The atmosphere, it’s

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The river walk connects many restaurant locations in the Third Ward.

intoxicating, even if you’re not somebody who’s into sports,” Josh Lordeus, a junior in the College of Education, said. “You get to feel that school pride. It’s a great place to be.”

Beautiful places flourish and flow seamlessly between the academic and recreational aspects of the city. Even after attending Marquette for a few years, Lordeus still believes that Sensenbrenner Hall has the most stunning view.

“Near the top floors the windows are almost enveloping the entire floor,” Lordeus says.

“It’s a good place to study.”

The beautiful view from the windows brings in rays of natural light to illuminate the room, full of comfortable furniture for lounging.

Studying is a necessity, but new students should remember to have fun. Walking to activities is a great way to get extra exercise. But when places are just a bit too far, students can always hop on the bus. If anyone lacks experience with public transportation, don’t worry, there are quick and easy ways to learn.

“I didn’t know how to use the bus first semester of my freshman year, but second semester I kind of went exploring with my friends,” Cehaic says. “We got

the bus pass app, and we were able to see what line was going where … what time.”

For some fun activities off campus, the student body also has opinions. They include hiking, visiting the Mitchell Park Domes, exploring the Milwaukee Public Market and spending a day at Bradford Beach.

“I’d say my most popular recommendation is the Public Market because there [are] a lot of food options,” Cehaic paused for a moment. “There’s also little shops where you can buy beef jerky. You can buy Marquette and Milwaukee souvenirs which is pretty cool.”

While the move to college can be overwhelming for new students, they shouldn’t fears of the city discourage them from exploring.

Arts & Entertainment staff shares summer favorites Get to know new desk with songs, albums, shows, movies

By Rashad Alexander

rashad.alexander@marquette.edu

Summer 2021 allowed us to enjoy new favorite songs and albums in a less stressful time.

With life finally coming back to some form of normalcy, we were all able to enjoy our favorite artistic mediums. Here are some of the Arts & Entertainment desk’s favorite songs, albums, movies and shows from this past summer.

Rashad Alexander, A&E Assistant Editor My favorite song of the summer is “Stay” by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber. I remember hearing this song when it leaked earlier in the year. I just knew when I first heard it that it had potential to be THE song of the summer. So when I saw it was getting an official release, I was excited as I knew it would be big for the artists and their fans. The song is short but simple, and has

such a great summer vibe to it.

The hook is one you can sing along with your friends with and never get tired of. The Kid Laroi is someone to definitely look out for in the future, as he’s on a superstar track with his number one song.

My favorite album of the summer is “Hall of Fame” by Polo G. Despite the criticism Polo G has received from social media, “Hall of Fame” still had a big impact on my summer.

Polo G delivered arguably his best album to date, having a good mix of songs from the 20 track project. With a mix of drill songs like “Clueless” with Pop Smoke and Fivio Foreign to love songs like “So Real,” the album has songs that everyone can enjoy. This includes his #1 song “Rapstar,” which helped bring the rapper into the mainstream world. Polo G has been one of my favorite artists for a while, as he is a native of the north side of Chicago like myself. Overall, this album just had so many moments that will hopefully bring back memories to this past summer in future listens. My favorite tracks off “Hall of Fame” are “Heart of

Photo by Lily Werner elizabeth.werner@marquette.edu

Check out the A&E Desk Summer Favorites playlist on Spotify @marquetteuniversityradio.

a Giant” with Rod Wave, “Zooted Freestyle” and “Black Hearted.”

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, A&E Reporter Izzy’s favorite artists from the summer are Wallows and Glass Animals.

“It just makes me think of all the good memories and stupid ideas me and my friends had. It just always seems to fit perfectly with our group dynamic.”

Izzy’s favorite album from the summer is “Fine Line” by Harry Styles.

“My best friend and I have a shared love for Harry, so it reminds me of her, but I’ve also bonded with my new roommate over his music. The album just brings me through memories of friends new and old.”

Izzy’s favorite movies and shows from the summer include “Luca” and “Young Royal.”

“The movie ‘Luca’ is quickly becoming one of my favorites,” Izzy said. “I’ve also bonded with a lot of people over a shared interest in Netflix’s new series ‘Young Royals.’”

Randi Haseman, A&E Executive Editor Randi’s favorite albums of the summer were Olivia Rodrigo’s “SOUR” and Miley Cyrus’ “Plastic Hearts.”

“I’ve been painting dorms all summer and thankfully we got to listen to music, so I’ve been going through full albums, which is something I usually don’t do.”

Randi’s favorite shows and movies of the summer was “Full Metal Alchemist.”

“The mystery is so interesting!”

Randi said. “Another favorite is ‘Mamma Mia 2,’ which is a comfort movie and oozes summer fun.”

Kim Cook, A&E Assistant Editor Kim’s favorite album of the summer was Taylor Swift’s “Red.” “I have always loved this album and I am even more excited that it is getting rereleased this fall.

The emotional highs and lows of this album make it perfect for pretty much anything you are feeling, whether you want to dance with your friends or sit in the room by yourself.”

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Editorial Board

Aimee Galaszewski, Executive Director Benjamin Wells, Managing Editor of The Marquette Tribune Skyler Chun, Managing Editor of The Marquette Journal

Alexandra Garner, Executive Opinions Editor Hope Moses, Assistant Opinions Editor

Megan Woolard, News Executive John Leuzzi, Sports Executive Randi Haseman, A&E Executive Lelah Byron, Projects Editor

Eleanor McCaughey, Copy Chief Grace Pionek, Design Chief Izzy Bonebrake, Executive Photo Editor Kate Hyland, Social Media Executive

Andrew Amouzou, Station Manager of MUTV Reese Seberg, Station Manager of MURadio Alex Rivera Grant, Editor of Diversity and Inclusion

STAFF EDITORIAL

Commend MU for implementing mask mandate As students begin classes this fall, Marquette University is still facing challenges brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and in light of these challenges, the university should be commended for its recent decision to require face masks in indoor campus settings.

At the beginning of the summer, there were a lot of promising developments that students, faculty and staff would be able to resume classes in a more normal way. For example, the university began providing COVID-19 vaccinations on campus, and students were informed they’d be required

Photo by Josh Meitz josh.meitz@marquette.edu

to upload proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations before returning to campus for the fall, unless they had a religious or personal conviction that would prevent them from doing so. Marquette also announced that individuals exempt from getting vaccinated would have to undergo COVID-19 surveillance as well as fill out a daily COVID Cheq screening.

Our progress toward mitigating the pandemic took a turn at the end of July, with Marquette announcing it would be following the City of Milwaukee’s guidance to strongly advise everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks while indoors with people outside of their household beginning Aug. 2. This decision came with the rise of more COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, which has high levels of transmissibility and is twice as contagious as previous COVID-19 variants, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Most recently, the university announced that all students, faculty and staff are required to wear masks while in public indoor

spaces on campus effective Aug. 17, according to an Aug. 16 news release. This decision was made in alignment with the Milwaukee Health Department’s mask guidance in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant.

Despite there being a decrease in vaccination rates across the state of Wisconsin since May, there has been an increase in reported COVID-19 vaccinations on campus, with the university announcing Aug. 30 that 92% of Marquette students enrolled for the fall 2021 semester have submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccinations as of Aug. 27.

Marquette is in a strange situation right now regarding COVID-19; while the majority of campus said they are vaccinated, only 49% of Milwaukee is completely vaccinated as of Aug. 30, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Because Marquette is intimately connected with the Milwaukee community, the university should be commended for aligning with the City of Milwaukee’s COV-

ID-19 safety guidelines. This decision not only protects the health and well-being of direct members of the Marquette community but also individuals who interact with students, faculty and staff on campus.

While we may not be at a complete return to normalcy right now, we have to be flexible in adapting to a new normal, whatever that entails. Over the past year and a half, COVID-19 has been unpredictable, and we can likely expect that to continue throughout this year.

As Milwaukee residents continue to get vaccinated, if the rate of COVID-19 cases begins to drop or plateau, there may be changes to Marquette’s COVID-19 protocol.

The uncertainty around the future of COVID-19 in the U.S. and in Milwaukee makes it essential we do what is necessary to protect everyone’s health and continue to slow the spread, such as wearing a mask in indoor spaces on campus, staying home if you’re sick and assist the Marquette University Medical Clinic with contact tracing.

The university requires all individuals to be masked when indoors.

Individualism cannot continue during pandemic

Alexandra Garner The world has been in a pandemic for nearly a year and a half, after the World Health Organization declared March 11, 2020 that the COVID-19 outbreak could be characterized as a pandemic.

Although we’ve all been experiencing this pandemic, we haven’t experienced it equally across countries and communities.

Nearly 624,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the United States, and over 38 million COVID-19 cases have been reported, according to updated data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Soon after WHO’s declaration, former President Donald Trump declared COVID-19 as a national emergency March 13, 2020.

Cities across the U.S. then mandated stay-at-home orders,

the nation’s economy plummeted and at one point, the population experienced the highest level of unemployment in the U.S. since 1948.

COVID-19 cases soared, and armed protestors rioted against stay-at-home orders and mask mandates. The U.S. passed 100,000 COVID-19 deaths May 28, 2020, and reached 2 million COVID-19 cases by June 10, 2020.

Now there are challenges with the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with only about 52% of the U.S. population being fully vaccinated as of Aug. 30. Among states, there is even more inconsistency, with states like Wisconsin having a 53.5% vaccinated population and states like Alabama having a 37% vaccinated population.

Throughout the past year and half, the U.S. has struggled with creating consistency in its response to COVID-19, such as states like Texas lifting their

mask mandates despite low vaccination rates.

Throughout this uncertain time, there has been a lot of tension between people wanting to maintain their individual rights and people wanting to make decisions that are best for the collective good.

At times, these haven’t aligned, which has resulted in rising COVID-19 cases and deaths.

For example, rioters stormed state capitol buildings in states like Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky, rather than continuing to follow the CDC health guidelines to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19.

And when people didn’t want to wear masks, they protested again.

While individual freedoms are an important foundational value of the U.S., in times of national emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic, we must give up some of our freedoms for the greater good of society. This is something that has been largely absent from

the U.S. in the past year and a half.

If you don’t have a preexisting medical condition that prevents you from getting the COVID-19 vaccine, you should get vaccinated. If you are apprehensive about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has recently been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after undergoing the agency’s standard process for reviewing the ” … quality, safety and effectiveness of medical products.”

Getting vaccinated is especially important as COVID-19 cases are on the rise again.

Many cities like Milwaukee are reverting back to encouraging or requiring people, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks in indoor public spaces, as COVID-19 cases increase across the country with the Delta variant being more transmissible than previous strands. Earlier this month, COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant surpassed the peak

number of daily cases from summer 2020, when COVID-19 vaccinations were not available yet.

We are slowly moving forward, but are experiencing stages of setbacks because we are not acting against COVID-19 as a united country.

We have to be flexible, and if wearing a mask again means slowing the spread of the Delta variant and protecting the health of those who cannot receive a vaccination, whether because of age or health condition, we should do it.

We will never be close to the end unless we understand that sometimes our individual rights cannot come before what is best for the collective good.

Alexandra Garner is a senior studying political science and environmental studies. She can be reached at alexandra.garner@ marquette.edu

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Beginning again in strange times

Grace Cady Beginning college is exciting, scary, and this year, strange.

Again. While last year we started the fall 2020 semester social distancing, wearing masks and attending hybrid classes, the beginning of this semester looks very similar.

While the majority of classes are in person, students are still wearing masks. Marquette University announced June 7 that it would be requiring undergraduate, graduate and professional students returning to campus for the 2021-2022 school year to be fully vaccinated, as well as requiring masks in indoor spaces in an Aug. 16 news release.

The university’s decision was made after the Delta variant began surging in Milwaukee and other cities throughout the U.S. earlier this month. For example, in Wisconsin, COVID-19 cases

averaged 150 per day around July 15, but about a month later it averaged nearly 1,400 cases per day. This rise in COVID-19 cases sparked some challenges again with resuming school this fall. The safest way that we can all be together on campus is to protect ourselves and other students, faculty and staff; the best way to keep one another safe is to wear our masks, wash our hands and get vaccinated.

Having more classes in person this year is exciting, but it is also a privilege that comes with the responsibility of taking precautions. Although this is the safest and smartest decision for us, it is still weird to meet students for the first time not being able to see people’s faces.

Just as social distancing can make us feel isolated, masks have had the same effect. It can be seen as unnatural to communicate with somebody when you are both wearing masks.

A survey of 460 participants conducted by the University of

Manchester showed 60% of people felt they communicated differently when they wore a mask because it may have impeded their ability to hear, understand and connect with others. However, it is important to remember that our safety must be prioritized. According to the Milwaukee Health Department, Milwaukee had 470 new COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 27.

Even in normal times, the beginning of a new school year can be intimidating, especially if students are entering their first year at Marquette. Being the “new kid” takes on a whole new meaning when that entails leaving your family, enduring the trials of creating new friendships and being placed in challenging classes. The pressures of academic and social life takes a toll, and according to the American Psychological Association, about 41.6% of college students experience anxiety.

Although intimidating, the return to classes seems to

symbolize the beginning of a more genuine college experience for students, as well as a better opportunity to meet more people. Before the pandemic, it may have seemed easy to underestimate the power that a group of eager students and a professor could have in one room, but productivity is much higher in this case. Students’ completion rates of in-person classes are nearly five times higher than remote learning, according to Headspace, an online company and app that provides exercises to improve mental health.

In other good news, nearly 92% of Marquette students who are enrolled for the fall 2021 semester have submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination, which makes it more possible to have in-person classes and extracurricular activities.

The one thing new students can take solace in is that everyone is experiencing this big life change together. While some students come from nearby states like

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Illinois and Michigan and others come from opposite ends of the world like China, Italy and India, we are all connected in that way.

In order to help foster students’ passion and creativity, Marquette offers a wide variety of club and intramural sports, student employment opportunities and clubs. These include student government, service organizations and Greek life, among nearly 300 others. All of these organizations help to make the transition back to school more exciting than scary.

College is one of the most exciting and formative times in all of our lives. As we move forward this year in a still very strange time, we can do our best to stay safe while making the most of our college experience.

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

Foraging possible solution for climate justice Jenna Koch This story is part of a series called Foraging for the Future. Jenna Koch will be sharing her foraging experiences while also providing insight into how we can mitigate climate change and connect with the environments around us in this biweekly series.

The Marquette Wire would like to bring attention to the Potawatomi, Menominee, Ho-Chunck, Ojibwe, Sac, Fox and Mascouten people who have inhabited the southwest shores of Lake Michigan, whose name is derived from the Algonquin name Michigami. Additionally, these groups are joined by the Oneida, Brothertown and Stockbridge-Munsee peoples who were displaced from the northeast by European settlers.

The forced removal of tribes, along with the broken treaties, and eradication of both Indigenous people and their culture by White European settlers should never be forgotten or ignored. We acknowledge the past and present struggles of these people and commemorate their resilience. The author of “Foraging for the Future” hopes to not only inspire others through the traditions and knowledge of Indigenous peoples but also bring light to the reasons why these traditions were or are being erased. This series will focus mainly on agricultural and culinary practices, but resources related to specific tribes’ culture, history and present-day issues will be included as well.

We are in the midst of a climate disaster. There is no denying that.

The 2021 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report

highlighted just how deep into this disaster we are. Even if humans begin to cut back on CO2 emissions today, the earth’s temperature will still rise 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2030.

This will cause seas to continue rising and forests to continue burning, even more frequently than they are currently. The IPCC’s report said we are in “code red.”

Furthermore, the IPCC report claims that climate change is solely due to human activities that began during industrialization in the 19th century. “Human activities” is a broad category, but the report writes that the industries emitting the most CO2 include fossil fuel and coal.

If a radical change to our system isn’t a reality right now, in the meantime, we can take steps to reduce our carbon emissions. Many activists suggest lifestyle changes, such as reducing food waste, using fewer animal products and flying less often.

Although these are actions we should try to take, action cannot be successful without a complete change in consciousness. We cannot merely hope for a better world: We must understand that the sustainable world we dream about has already existed.

Indigenous peoples have lived in sustainable ways for centuries, and the knowledge and practices these communities hold are necessary for shifting the entire planet toward a different way of life. Knowing the land — its creatures, plants, fungi and the patterns that affect them — needs to be a larger part of climate activism.

We need to consider what traditions and practices were, and still are, held by Indigenous peoples in the Americas. Practices such as crop rotation, controlled burns and agroforestry are just a few methods Indigenous people used before the

Americas were colonized. Practices like these were often replaced with European modes of agriculture, either by assimilation or through force.

Replacing Indigenous modes of agriculture has degraded soil and lead to deforestation while stripping Indigenous tribes of their culture. Their oppression, and the oppression of all living beings, is tied to the exploitation of the natural world. We must stand in solidarity with them while learning from their vast history with this landscape.

“If non-Indigenous people can go around knowing plants are relatives, people are way less likely to exploit,” ethnobotanist Linda Black Elk said in a panel discussion by Indigenous foraging organization I-Collective.

Additionally, learning from Indigenous knowledge is not only crucial to understanding the continent’s past, but it will be necessary to learn in order to survive its future.

If we do nothing about climate change now, the climate may return to the unstable conditions of the Pleistocene era in which humans were hunter-gatherers, said John Gowdy, a professor of economics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

If this is our Plan B, and lawmakers aren’t working on a Plan A, we might as well start learning now. Connecting directly with the natural world is not just necessary for an ideological shift, but it may become a necessity for future generations.

This is where foraging comes in.

A hot topic among chefs and nature enthusiasts alike, foraging is the act of collecting wild plants and fungi and using them in a variety of ways.

Most often, this is in the form of meals or as herbal remedies, like teas and tinctures.

I began foraging about a year ago after becoming intensely obsessed with mushrooms during quarantine.

Through hours-long Google deep dives, I discovered that mushrooms might just save the world, at least according to amateur mycologist Paul Stamets, whose 2008 TedTalk argues for six reasons why his statement is true. Not to sound overly religious, but I think mushrooms may have saved me.

Over the past year, I’ve hunted the humble oyster mushroom, prized chanterelles and porcinis and even a mushroom with the same texture and flavor as chicken. I’ve learned about a genus of mushrooms called “Pleurotus” which can decompose plastic, cigarette butts and oil spills. I’ve followed the growing body of research from institutes, such as Johns Hopkins University on how a genus of hallucinogenic mushrooms (psilocybe) can treat depression, anxiety and PTSD. It’s not just psilocybe mushrooms that are magical: Every single species in the fungi family has something different to explore.

Each time I go to forage for mushrooms and plants, I am amazed at what I find and learn along the way.

Going vegetarian and buying zerowaste shampoo will never empower me to the extent that foraging has.

Identifying plants and fungi and learning their growth cycles, uses and history with humans helps open a dialogue between myself and the natural world. We cannot fully appreciate nature if we do not bother to learn its language.

Lifestyle changes are helpful, but climate action requires a full shift in what one believes is possible.

Climate activists have told me I must give up some comforts of consumerism I currently enjoy. Foraging has taught me that I don’t need those comforts to have a meaningful existence. It has also been a reminder that climate activism cannot

come without. Foraging is not a radical action without acknowledgment of the Indigenous tribes that first foraged this land.

Marquette University is helping build the next generation of world leaders, scientists, writers and teachers who will need to bring attention to climate change in their work. The administration should encourage students to get involved in climate activism by offering more activities for environmental work on campus, as well as incorporate more environmentally focused courses in the university’s curriculum. Getting students involved with planting more biodiverse green spaces or hosting hiking outings could be a good place to start, not just for administration, but for student organizations. If we are not seeing enough action from our administration, we will have to get our hands dirty and do the work ourselves.

Jenna Koch is a sophomore studying secondary education and English. She can be reached at jenna. koch@marquette.edu

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Alex Campana (19), Maddie Tabor (21) and Alyssa Bombacino (15) celebrate after Campana scores Marquette’s first goal in 4-3 win over Central Michigan Aug. 26 at Valley Fields.

Veterans reflect on newcomers for upcoming season

By John Leuzzi, Kelly Reilly, Matthew Valente john.leuzzi@marquette.edu kelly.reilly@marquette.edu matthew.valente@marquette.edu

Marquette women’s soccer’s 2021 6-4 season marked another season that the Golden Eagles missed out on the BIG EAST Tournament.

However, it was a season that ended on a high note within the program itself.

“Last year was really cool for our team because it was the first time we came together,” redshirt sophomore defender Bonnie Lacey said. “Despite other teams in the BIG EAST underestimating us, we did some pretty cool things against a lot of different odds. That led us to believing in ourselves and I think that’s translating into this season.”

In his first season at the helm of the program, head coach Frank Pelaez led MU to its first winning season since 2017.

Pelaez said this milestone brought the team’s upperclassman to a cry in their final huddle of the season.

“That’s when they pulled on my emotional heartstrings,” Pelaez said. “That was a big turning point there. They wanted a winning season more than I do and if that happens, good things are going to happen.”

Due to the NCAA granting athletes an extra year of eligibility because of COVID-19, the team returns 24 members of last year’s team, including nine starters.

“Having experience is super helpful,” graduate student and forward Kylie Sprecher said. “One big thing I have noticed this preseason is a lot of us have played together.

So we’re learning how one another plays, which makes it easier to read off and play off of one another.”

Sprecher said that as much as it is an advantage to have experience coming back, it is just as much

of an advantage to have youth on the team.

“It’s an exciting balance, because us with experience we help people with who haven’t been here as long, but then at the same time I’m learning a lot from some of the freshmen, sophomores who haven’t been here just as much because they have different creative ideas and ways of doing things because they haven’t been in the market system for so long. So I think having both has been great,” Sprecher said.”

Pelaez said there is still a lot of teaching being done, as he and his coaching staff continue to implement their schemes and philosophies, but a lot of buying in is being done as well.

Redshirt junior midfielder Rachel Johnson said Pelaez’s analogy of being “homeowners” and not “renters” has served as one of the team’s mottos for this season.

“That’s been something that’s kind of sat with me a little bit more because he’s like, ‘if you rent a house, you’re not going to take care of it as much, whereas if

you’re owning it, you’re going to take care of it more, you’re going to put more effort into it,’” Johnson said. “That was something that he’s been kind of ingrained more to us which will carry forward throughout the season.”

The nonconference schedule started with home games against Central Michigan Aug. 19 and Notre Dame Aug. 29. Other key games before BIG EAST play include road games at No. 24 BYU and Utah State.

MU will face Butler in its BIG EAST opener Sept. 23. The Bulldogs were voted No. 2 in the BIG EAST Women’s Soccer Coaches’ Preseason Poll. Butler has taken the last five contests against MU. The Golden Eagles were picked to finish eighth in conference, but that doesn’t discourage Johnson.

“I kind of like being an underdog,” Johnson said. “A lot of these teams do think we are lacking in certain areas and don’t think we will play as fast. They’re going to underestimate us for sure, which is good for us, but we’re going to come out and play hard.”

Forwards Marquette will have two experienced returners on the offensive third of the field; redshirt sophomore Alex Campana and redshirt junior Alyssa Bombacino.

“Those two are engines,” Pelaez said. “You need those workers in there. Both have a nose for the goal because they’ve worked so hard ... they’re just a nightmare for players that are marking them because they just don’t stop.”

Redshirt first-year Elsi Twombly also returns to the unit. Twombly earned All-BIG EAST Freshman Team honors last year and finished tied in team goals with three.

Twombly said the big thing in replicating her production from last year is to help the team’s newcomers play the position and understand what they are supposed to do out on the pitch. She mentioned learning from a player like Campana last season helped her adjust herself.

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In-state rivalry highlights fall sports schedule in 2021 Trips to Utah, Seton Hall among intriguing matchups

By MU Wire Sports Staff With Marquette men’s soccer coming off a Sweet 16 run in the NCAA Tournament, volleyball appearing in another BIG EAST title game and the first women’s soccer winning season since 2017, the fall sports schedule is full of games to look out for. Here are nine fall sports games to keep an eye on: Sept. 2: Women’s soccer at BYU (8 p.m. CST) Marquette’s first road test of the season will not be easy, starting with BYU. The Cougars finished the 2020-21 season ranked No. 17 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll with a record of 11-4-1. The matchup in Herriman, Utah will be a big test for the Golden Eagles, who return nine starters from last year, as BYU is 35-5-2 over the last two years. It will also be the first

time second-year head coach Frank Pelaez will lead his team against a ranked opponent.

Sept. 4: Women’s volleyball at Ohio University (1 p.m. CST) Following a trip to Honolulu, Hawaii to participate in the Rainbow Wahine Classic, the Golden Eagles will travel to Normal, Illinois for the Redbird Classic. One of MU’s games will feature head coach Ryan Theis’ old squad, Ohio University.

With the Bobcats, Theis compiled a record of 144-54, which placed him third in the history of the MidAmerican Conference.

Sept. 11: Women’s volleyball vs No. 3 University of Kentucky (6 p.m. CST) Kentucky comes into the season as the reigning national champions.

The Wildcats are No. 3 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Preseason Poll. A win against Kentucky would be crucial for the Golden Eagles’ NCAA seeding. The last time these teams faced each other was in 2016, when UK beat MU three sets to none.

Sept. 12: Women’s volleyball vs No. 2 Wisconsin (6 p.m. CST) Wisconsin comes into the season once again as national champion contenders as the Badgers return most of their starters from last year’s team, which made it to the Final Four before losing to Texas. The Golden Eagles defeated the Badgers at Wisconsin field house in 2019 in a epic five-set match. However, they have yet to beat the Badgers at the Al McGuire Center.

Sept. 13: Men’s soccer vs Wisconsin (7 p.m. CST) In 2019, the Golden Eagles earned their first win against the Badgers since 2015. The Golden Eagles return both of their goal scorers from that 2-0 win in 2019 in All-BIG EAST Preseason Team Honoree Lukas Sunesson and redshirt sophomore forward Christian Marquez.

Of the 15 MU players who played in the game, eight are still on the roster.

Sept. 23 Women’s soccer vs Butler (7 p.m. CST)

Marquette will not have an easy start in the BIG EAST schedule, opening up against Butler. The Bulldogs were noted No. 2 in the BIG EAST women’s soccer coaches’ preseason poll. Butler has taken the last five contests against MU, but the Golden Eagles forced a double overtime match last season at Valley Fields losing 1-0.

Sept. 24: Men’s soccer at Seton Hall (6 p.m. CST) At the start of the season, Seton Hall was voted No. 2 in the BIG EAST men’s soccer preseason coaches’ poll. Other than possibly being one of the best teams in the BIG EAST and the reigning conference champions, the Pirates are ranked No. 13 in the TopDrawerSoccer.com Preseason Rankings.

The Golden Eagles will have a chance at revenge against the Pirates for last year’s BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals 4-1 loss.

Oct. 10: Women’s volleyball at Creighton (1 p.m. CST)

second straight season. Last season, the Golden Eagles earned their first regular season win at D.J. Sokol Arena since Sept. 3 2011 when they swept the Blue Jays Feb. 6.

Creighton then defeated MU 3-1 in the BIG EAST championship.

This season, BIG EAST coaches picked Marquette to finish second in the conference.

Oct. 21: Women’s soccer vs Georgetown (7 p.m. CST) The 2021 BIG EAST champions come in at No. 11 in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll. Three Georgetown players — Kelly Ann Livingstone, Daisy Cleverly and Julia Leas — earned BIG EAST preseason honors. The Golden Eagles have not found a way to beat the Hoyas in their last six matchups, including a 3-0 loss in 2019.

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Golden Eagles suffer 1st loss of young campaign Campana, Wetherell, Easter put together strong performances

By John Leuzzi

john.leuzzi@marquette.edu

Coming off a 4-3 win last Thursday night to Central Michigan, Marquette women’s soccer entered Sunday afternoon looking to stay undefeated in the young season.

However, Notre Dame had

other plans, as the Fighting Irish defeated the Golden Eagles 1-0 at Valley Fields.

“We came out with a game plan and we executed the game plan like we wanted,” head coach Frank Pelaez said. “Our efforts were there I thought. It’s a good stepping stone to what we are trying to get to.”

For the second time this season, Marquette had an opportunity to strike early in the first five minutes.

In the sixth minute,

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redshirt-first year Elsi Twombly sent a cross pass into the box, but redshirt sophomore Alex Campana’s shot was saved

by Notre Dame’s goalkeeper Mattie Interian.

Then in the 25th minute, the game was sent into a 27-minute rain delay due to torrential downpour.

Notre Dame broke the game open in the 28th minute when first-year Sophia Fisher worked up the middle half of the field before finishing a pass and go with Kiki Van Zanten. It was Fisher’s first goal of the season.

The Fighting Irish outshot the Golden Eagles seven to four in the first half.

In the 61st minute, Notre Dame had an opportunity to extend their lead, but Marquette redshirt first-year goalkeeper Mikki Easter came up with the a catch in the air.

Seven minutes later, redshirt junior Rachel Johnson took MU’s second shot of the half from outside the 18, but Interian was there with the save.

Marquette did not stop their fight there.

In the 83rd minute, the Golden

Eagles had a pair of opportunities to tie it up inside the box on shots from redshirt junior Katrina Wetherell.

Both of Wetherell’s shots were saved by Interian. The Notre Dame goalkeeper would leave the game with an injury following the scoring attempt.

Notre Dame outnumbered Marquette in several categories, including outshooting the Golden Eagles 18 to 8 in the match.

“Thought Notre Dame’s defense was very good,” Pelaez said. “Thought we were very fortunate to in the first half to have several opportunities to put in the back of the net. Even at the end, we had some opportunities.”

Wetherell earned her first start of the season and finished with a tied team-high of two shots on net.

Campana added two shots on net of her own. The Natick, Massachusetts, native now has four shots on goal in the first two games.

“I wish I would have finished those,” Campana said. “It’s just getting precise on those right in front the goal. But yeah, I would

say I’m pretty integrated in the offense. A lot of us go through rotations and I think that’s really cool. We can just get a lot of legs in and just get a lot of momentum towards the goal.”

Easter finished with six saves on the afternoon while allowing just one goal. The Culpeper, Virginia, native, now has a .889 save percentage on the season.

“Mikki was solid,” Pelaez said. “She’s organizing well.

She’s communicating with the facts very well. She’s a good leader. She’s a team player and those are the type of people I want on my team.”

Marquette (1-1) will now head out to Utah for a two-game road trip. The Golden Eagles first match will be on Thursday at 8 p.m. CST against No. 24 Brigham Young.

“Another team that’s should be in the top 25 if they’re not already,” Pelaez said. “I have been out there before during the Sweet 16 and you’re looking at 4000 people plus just on you.

The experience to me is what I want them to be able to overcome, embrace and then maybe do some special out there.”

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After a season of not being in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament, placing third in the BIG EAST and with no fans in the stands, the Marquette volleyball team is coming back this season with everyone ready to be playing their best when it matters most.

The Golden Eagles come into the season not ranked for the first time since 2019. However, Marquette did receive 27 votes in the Top 25 of the American Volleyball Coaches’ Association Preseason Coaches’ Poll, making their unofficial ranking just out of the Top 25.

“I definitely think we have a chip on our shoulder, and I think everyone wants the BIG EAST Championship and that’s obviously our goal moving forward,” redshirt sophomore Hannah Vanden Berg said.

With an extra year of eligibility given to all athletes who played last season due to COVID-19 Marquette was able to have Taylor Wolf, Savannah Rennie, Hope Werch and Kaitlyn Lines all return for another year.

“We’ve got all of our returners coming back, and I think that’s super cool that we’re able to build off of last year,” redshirt junior Katie Schoessow said.

For Schoessow, Wolf and some of their teammates, it will be their first time playing a regular season game in front of Marquette’s home crowd in almost two years.

“It’s going to be fun because I know they (Marquette) get a lot of fans here and it’s a bigger atmosphere, so I’m just excited to

After with an the BIG sion Reg reaching NCAA T quette m looking t magical r Head is enteri the helm who are winning since 201 went 16“We’re season t front of munity a Bennett ent feel w stands, a exciteme Marqu key retur squad, w when it the locke on the pi Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics Taylor Wolf (10) goes up to set a serve in Golden Eagles’ 3-0 win over Iowa State Feb. 27. Wolf was named to 2021 All-BIG East Preseason Team. “We ha play against big teams with a big crowd,” Wolf said.

Those big home games this season include playing defending national champions in No. 3 Kentucky in the home opener Sept.

11, in-state rival No. 2 Wisconsin Sept. 12 and BIG EAST rival Creighton Oct. 29.

Outside hitters When it comes to the outside hitters, head coach Ryan Theis

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has lots of options.

Wolf and Vandenberg led the team in kills last season with 144 and 124 respectively. With those two back and Werch in her fifth season at Marquette, Theis’ unit will be experienced.

“Hope’s versatility to go left and right is helpful, it allows us to put other people in positions of strength,” Theis said.

Theis mentioned first-year Jenn Reitsma will see time as well.

Middle blockers As for the middle blockers, Rennie comes into the season as the most experienced out of the five middles.

Rennie, an All-BIG EAST Preseason Team selection, is coming off a season where she led the team in blocks with 51 and was named to the All-BIG EAST First Team.

Redshirt first-year Carsen Murray and redshirt sophomore Claire Nuessmeier also return to the unit.

Redshirt first-year Anatsija Svetnik and first-year Hattie Bray join the unit. Svetnik, the Oregon State transfer, had 85 kills, 45 blocks, 11 aces and 30 digs in the PAC-12 last season.

“It’s interesting, we (the

coaching staff) talk about it every day, if you ask me to rank our middles one through five, it changes daily, and with some bright spots,” Theis said.

Having players who are all a little different leads to the team having unique looks and schemes for each opponent, it’s just up to Theis to figure out how and when he wants to use different players.

“It’s like a Swiss Army knife: You just have to pick which one,” Theis said.

Defensive specialists Along with Schoessow, Theis said redshirt sophomore Carly Skrabak have both been stabilizing forces in Marquette’s defense.

“Their experience level is just a little bit greater than the others,” Theis said.

First-years Jadyn Garrison and Samantha Naber present a different option for Theis at the position.

“Athletically, Sam and Jayden are really fast, they’re dynamic and they’re quick back there. It adds a little bit of athleticism to the defensive group,” Theis said.

As for redshirt sophomore Megan Lund, Theis said due to her ability to serve she’ll potentially see some time on the floor

this season.

“Lund’s got a great serve, so she might be used for that,” Theis said. “You’ll see bits and pieces from all of them throughout the year.”

Setter Redshirt junior Claire Mosher has the starting setter spot locked up, Theis said.

“Claire’s had a really good camp and she’s going to play whether it’s three rotations or six rotations and so from there that’s the part we have to figure out,” Theis said.

Mosher is coming off a season where she played in all 51 sets and 14 matches while also leading the team with 280 assists at a rate of 5.49 per set.

While in recent seasons Marquette, has had two setters on the court, playing in a 6-2 formation, Theis said there is still the potential for them to play with one setter in a 5-1 formation.

“We, at times, only use one setter, the last several years we’ve used two but we could go to a one setter system this year, and so Taylor’s back in the gym getting some setting stuff and so we’ll see,” Theis said.

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Bennett’s squad looks to build off of Sweet 16 run each year.

“The whole team is feeling really good coming into the season,” Sunesson said. “We had one of our best seasons in a while last year, but I think we’re even hungrier this season to achieve those goals we missed out on last season.”

Sunesson selected as crew’s lone preseason conference selection

By Sam Arco

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After finishing last season with an 8-3-2 record, winning the BIG EAST Midwest Division Regular Season Title and reaching the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, the Marquette men’s soccer team is looking to build off last season’s magical run.

Head coach Louis Bennett is entering his 16th season at the helm of the Golden Eagles, who are coming off their best winning percentage of a season since 2012 when Bennett’s side went 16-4-1.

“We’re really excited for the season to start and to play in front of the Marquette community again at Valley Fields,” Bennett said. “There’s a different feel when there’s fans in the stands, and it’s safe to say the excitement is definitely back.”

Marquette returns a lot of key returners from last season’s squad, which Bennett says helps when it comes to leadership in the locker room and experience on the pitch. te Athletics on Team. “We have a lot of guys on the

Midfield

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squad who have a ton of experience on the pitch and it’s huge for our success this season,” Bennett said. “If we stay healthy throughout the year and play our game the way we know how, we can win every game we want to.”

Attack Redshirt junior forward Lukas Sunesson and redshirt firstyear Beto Soto combined for just over half of Marquette’s scoring last year.

“We’ve definitely established

the chemistry between us, and I only see it getting better the more we play together,” Sunesson said. “I’m excited to see where this season takes us, the sky’s the limit.”

Sunesson is coming off his best season in a Marquette uniform. He netted a career-high six goals and two assists last season while being named First Team All-BIG EAST and a Mac Hermann Award Semifinalist. The Mac Hermann Trophy is awarded to the top men’s and women’s soccer players in the country

The Golden Eagles’ depth at midfield was a key part of the team’s success last season and is sure to continue again with many crucial midfielders returning this season.

Key returners such as redshirt juniors Zyan Andrade, Alan Salmeron and Zak Wegner return to the pitch this season. Redshirt sophomore Christian Marquez also makes his way back to the midfield as he led the team with three assists last season.

“The great thing about our team is the competition the guys give one another each and every day,” Bennett said. “All of our guys are competing for their spot on the team, and I’ve found it’s made our team better.”

Defense Marquette’s defense last year put together a performance like no other as the Golden Eagles conceded only 12 goals in 13

games all season, their lowest total of goals conceded in a season since 2012.

In addition, the Golden Eagles only gave up more than two goals in a game once which game in a 4-1 defeat against Seton Hall in the BIG EAST tournament semifinals.

However, Louis Bennett’s side will have to fill two big reasons for that success in Manuel Cukaj and Oliver Posarelli.

“We have a lot of new guys and others that were injured last year that I’m hopeful will help fill in the gaps for our defense this season,” Bennett said. “Harvey Read is getting back into form for us and he will be a key factor for us on the defensive side of the ball this season.”

Reed scored the first goal of the season for the Golden Eagles in their 2-0 victory against Green Bay Aug. 26 off a corner kick from first-year midfielder Edrey Caceres.

Marquette will also look to turn toward redshirt sophomore Alex Mirsberger on the back line.

Mirsberger played a team-high 1,235 minutes last season while scoring one goal and recording two assists in all 13 starts.

“Mirsberger came up huge for us last season, he seemed to improve every game,” Bennett said.

“I’m excited to see where he takes his game this season.”

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Lukas Sunesson (9) dribbles through two Southern Illinois University of Edwardsvillle defenders in Marquette’s 4-3 comeback win Aug. 29.

Redshirt junior Chandler Hallwood returns as Marquette’s starting goalkeeper for the second straight year.

Last season, Hallwood posted a 7-2-2 record in his first season with the program after transferring from NCAA Division II Gannon University.

Hallwood’s 50 saves and .862 save percentage last season ranks No.2 all-time at MU. Hallwood also recorded six clean sheets throughout the season which ties him with Mike Dietrich Class of 1985’ for 10th all-time in career shutouts in program history.

“As well as we played last year defensively, I think there’s still room to improve, especially with my game,” Hallwood said.

“My goal this year is for 50% clean sheets in the games I play this year as well as increasing my save percentage.”

For Hallwood, this will be the England native’s first full season with Marquette fans cheering him on at Valley Fields.

“I’m very excited to play in front of our fans for the first time at home this season,” Hallwood said. “They make a massive difference when it comes to the atmosphere of the game, and they will only make us play better.”

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OWNERS: Monticello, Burrier headline backline Midfielders

Continued from page 12 First-year Maggie Starker also joins the offense. The Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin native has immediately supplied a spark to Marquette’s offense after scoring a goal with an assist during the season opener Aug. 22 against Central Michigan University.

Redshirt junior Katrina Wetherell picked up All-BIG EAST Second Team in the 2020-21 season. Wetherell started seven of the teams 10 games and she ended her season tied for third on the team for points.

Graduate student Elaina Eckert is returning to play her fifth year

of soccer after finishing her senior year starting nine of 10 games and scoring the winning goal against Illinois State University.

Another returner to the midfield is redshirt junior Rachel Johnson.

Johnson —who is coming off her best season in the Golden Eagles’ uniform — started all 10 games, scored a goal and recorded an assist — said she is looking to carry her success into this season as well.

“I have been trying to give it my all every game, any game could be my last. Really putting forth 100 percent effort, giving it all I have every game, every practice is my goal for this season” Johnson said.

Redshirt first-years Maddie Tabor, Mae Sinclair and Grace Allen, redshirt sophomore Sammi Bugay and first-year Mia Haertle all look to earn some minutes on the pitch from the unit as well.

Defenders/Goalkeeper

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The most experiences come from the defensive third, where three veteran players anchor down the back line, with graduate student Maddie Monticello and redshirt junior Madison Burrier starting at center back and Lacey on the outside.

Assistant coach Steve Bode mentioned that Monticello’s return is big to the unit.

“She’s a great leader,” Bode said. “Her speed and endurance helped us a lot back there. A lot of times, she’s covering ground and able to recover and clean things up for us, so that helps a lot.”

Lacey said one thing the unit is looking to improve from last season is attacking first and forcing the opponent to adjust to them instead of the other way around.

Sprecher has moved from striker into the other outside back spot on the back line for MU. Bode said the move to the backline for Sprecher came last spring during the team’s two-game stretch in the latter half of the season when they were without half of their team due to COVID-19.

Redshirt sophomore Emma Tabor and first-years Caroline Cline and Kate Gibson are all expected to compete for time in the backline as well.

After earning her second career start against Central Michigan, Tabor said staying in the starting lineup has become a goal for her.

“It’s about getting your head in the right mindset and doing everything with 100 percent effort,” Tabor said.

Redshirt sophomore Mikki Easter and redshirt first-year Lauren Schill are expected to share time in the net for the Golden Eagles.

Easter said the competition among the goalkeepers has been strong all summer.

“A personal goal of mine is just to prove myself every week and if I get the shot to play and put those gloves on to take every opportunity “It’s a cool, eye-opening expe- that I have and make the most of rience for me because now being it,” Easter said. on defense, I kind of know as an attacker-type player how attacking Injured Report players think and how they move,” Sprecher said. “I’m kind of like a Redshirt sophomore defender sponge right now. Then also look- Josie Kelderman and redshirt firsting for those opportunities where I year Aeryn Kennedy both suffered still can attack, send balls in, get up early season injuries and will be the line and do a little more of what out for the season.

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Offense put on display at Valley Fields Sunday home junior midfielder Kelby Phillips’ cross past Marquette redshirt junior netminder Chandler Hallwood.

Two minutes later, redshirt first-year defender Max Broughton slotted home first-year forBy Sam Arco ward Alex Segura’s corner to give samuel.arco@marquette.edu the Cougars a 2-1 lead heading No. 19 Marquette men’s soc- into halftime. cer team defeated the Southern For the first time this season, Illinois University Edwardsville MU saw itself in a deficit.

Cougars in a come from behind Redshirt sophomore defender 4-3 victory on Sunday afternoon at Harvey Read wasted no time in the Valley Fields. second half as he brought the score “SIUE is known for being a level 2-2 in the 47th minute. Firstteam that never gives up and they year midfielder Edrey Caceres had definitely gave us a lot to handle the assist. this afternoon,” head coach Louis Read’s equalizer was his secBennett said. “The game definitely ond goal in a matter of two games, had a little bit of everything today.” both of which were coming off Sunday’s match consisted corner kicks. of seven total goals scored, a saved In the 52nd minute, redshirt jupenalty kick and two goals scored nior midfielder Alan Salmeron was within 18 seconds of each other. called for a foul inside the box, In the 25th minute, redshirt ju- giving SIUE a opportunity to renior forward Lukas Sunesson stole take the lead. the ball from a SIUE defender and Pau Palacin took the penalty sent it past Cougars goalkeeper kick for the Cougars but Hallwood Lluis Martorell to give Marquette came up huge for the Golden Eaan early 1-0 lead. It was Sunes- gles with the save in the lower corson’s first goal of the season. ner of the net.

However, SIUE erased its early Then two minutes later, Caceres 1-0 deficit by quickly scoring two gave Marquette back the lead as he goals right before halftime. shot one from the top of the 18 past In the 39th minute, SIUE Matorell. It was the first year’s first found its equalizer after first-year collegiate goal. forward Alex Pontoni headed “It was an amazing feeling to get

‘Lads’ win first two games, Read scores two goals during span

my first goal at Marquette,” Caceres said. “It’s something I’ve been working toward, I’m really happy to achieve this goal and I hope there are many more to come.”

However, the scoring didn’t stop there for the Golden Eagles.

In the 74th minute redshirt firstyear Beto Soto made a run inside the box and slotting one home past Martorell to give the Golden Eagles a comfortable 4-2 lead with just over 15 minutes left to play.

The two goal lead would not last long for MU. Just 18 seconds after Soto’s goal, SIUE responded with a goal of their own after sophomore midfielder Oskar Lenz put one past Hallwood.

The Golden Eagles would end up hanging on to their one-goal advantage for the remaining 15 minutes of the game to prevail the nonconference victory.

“The win shows a lot about our personality and the mentality of the team to never give up,” Caceres said. “We’re going to keep on growing and move forward.”

Bennett said he was pleased with his team’s response to the adversity of being down after the first half.

“It shows that we can be resilient,” Bennett said. “That’s something we’re going to need to beat teams that have great talent like SIUE.

Hallwood finished with a match high two saves while giving up three goals on the afternoon.

SIUE outshot MU on the afternoon 14 to 9.

Marquette (2-0) will host University of Missouri-Kansas City Friday night at Valley Fields at 7:05 p.m. CST.

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Men’s soccer celebrates after Caceres’ (center) first career goal Aug. 29.