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Pita Bros to open shop at MU
MU names Scholl as new athletic director By Jacob Born
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Vijay (left) and Manoj Swearingen prepare food for customers in their Pita Bros mobile restaurant, which will be opening its first brick-and-mortar store in one half of the former Campus Dollar location on Wisconsin Avenue. The other half of the location will be opened to another unamed vendor.
Alexander, director of purchasing for the Marquette University Purchasing Department, in an email. “The Office of Finance continues to focus on supporting merchant partnerships that benefit both the university comBy Andrew Dawson munity and business owners, andrew.dawson@marquette.edu and is excited to be adding Pita Brothers to campus.” Pita Brothers, a popular local Vijay Swearingen, who cofood truck, will park its mo- founded Pita Brothers with his bile food service this semester brother Manoj in 2009, said he and move into the former Cam- is excited to come to campus pus Dollar location on and closely interact with eature his patrons. Wisconsin Avenue. tory This is Pita Brothers’ “Marquette, I think, first brick-and-mortar lacks and maybe still location, a lot which it will share does (lack) enough healthy with another, unpicked tenant. It food options,” Swearingen said. will be located in the 1600 block “Obviously, you have to create of W. Wisconsin Ave. along- a menu that has healthy food side Starbucks, Cousins Subs options, but you have to do it and Walgreens. in an efficient manner because “The space is being divid- people, whether they’re stued into two spaces, with Pita dents or faculty or work nearby, Brothers leasing roughly half are always pressed for time.” of the space that was previSee Pita, Page 6 ously vacant,” said Jenny
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Vijay Swearingen, co-founder of Pita Bros, creates one of the business’ signature dishes in its food truck while parked at Red Arrow Park.
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OPINIONS The situation with the Islamic State shows the problems Obama faces in effective decision-making.
As part of MUSG’s campaign to be sustainable, it spent $45,000 from the Reserve Fund on reusable boxes.
Marquette falls in the US News & World Report college rankings, although often criticized by officials. PAGE 7
Battle of Milwaukee Thurs.
The women’s soccer team takes on Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the Battle of Milwaukee.
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Gozun: IS and POTUS
Killed the cat: Ozzi edition
Marquette held an introductory press conference Tuesday afternoon to welcome Bill Scholl as the school’s new Athletic Director and vice president. University President Michael Lovell opened the press conference by talking about the quality of the candidates the university had to choose from. “The pool of candidates that we got really have verified to me what a strong national reputation Marquette has,” Lovell said. “It’s really a destination where excellent individuals will make outstanding contributions and become strong leaders.” Lovell met with every senior leader and coach at Marquette to see what they wanted and needed in an athletic director, and used that information in the search for a new AD. Lovell looked for someone who would support Marquette’s coaches, create a unique student-athlete experience, be a partner he could work with on scholarships and funding, in addition to a leader on campus. Lovell said he believes Scholl holds all of those qualities. “When I spoke with Bill, all of these qualities resonated with him personally,” Lovell said. “I found that they defined who he was as a person ... but most importantly, what Bill represents is the values that we aspire to here at Marquette University.” Lovell also commented on the reputation that precedes Scholl. “Since making the announcement (Tuesday morning), I have been overwhelmed by people that have sent me things about Bill and the decision to make him our next athletic director,” Lovell said. Scholl received a round of applause when he stepped up to the podium, and he started his speech by listing off the historic members of the Marquette athletic department, and said how important that history was to him. He also thanked all of the student-athletes in attendance at the press conference. “That’s what this is all about,”
EDITORIAL
Stumps inspire at bus stops
Tree stumps StreetSeats brighten bus stops on Wisconsin Ave. with jewels and artistic inspirational messages. PAGE 8
Scholl a promising addition
New athletic director reiterates goals for a strong program and must live up to them for lasting success. PAGE 10
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Campus reacts to $45K Ozzi machines Reusable containers part of MUSG’s sustainability initiative By Claudia Brokish
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$45,000: That’s the amount of money Marquette Student Government spent on Ozzi machines, the new reusable container system for take out food from Marquette Place, Mashuda and Schroeder Hall. Kevin Gilligan, general manager of Sodexo campus services, said in an email that the Dining Advisory Board has been working with Sodexo on implementing Ozzi for almost three years. After the university received health department approval and secured funding, the Ozzi program was put in place. “Kyle Whelton, MUSG president, and the advisory board worked hard to get the program launched,” Gilligan said. “We (Sodexo) are so very proud of the partnership we have and the great things we are able to accomplish as a result.” Each Ozzi machine cost about $26,000, including tokens, some containers, shipping and programming, all at a discounted rate Gilligan said Sodexo was able to negotiate. The three machines, two in the Alumni Memorial Union and one in Schroeder Hall, were purchased by MUSG and the university. Sodexo purchased additional tokens, 10,000 containers, racks used to dry the containers, and installation of the machines. Ozzi machines do not simply collect used containers. They have ethernet capability and are able to send a text to a manager when the machine needs to be emptied, but the containers must be handwashed. The machines also track each container, noting how many times it is used and how many trees have been saved. Whelton said all aspects of the Ozzi system are university property. “Every year, Sodexo gets a stipend from the university,” Whelton said. “(This year) it was used to buy the containers and things, so they are university property, not Sodexo’s, and will stay even if Sodexo ever leaves.” While Gilligan said students have expressed excitement over the Ozzi system because it was a student
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One Ozzi machine carries a $26,000 price tag in part because they have ethernet capabilities that can text restaurant managers when they need to be emptied. The price includes tokens, some containers, shipping and programming
initiative, some students are finding difficulties with the system, even though the green initiative is a positive outcome. “I live in Mashuda and just wanted a quick breakfast,” said Elizabeth Coenen, a freshman. “I went to hand them my (reusable) container and they wouldn’t take it because they said I needed the coin. Was I supposed to walk all the way to the AMU?” “Although it is an inconvenience to have to carry around the bulky
DPS Reports Sept. 8 Between 5:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., unknown person(s) smashed a window of a student’s secured, unattended vehicle in the 500 block of N. 17th Street and removed property estimated at $1,120. Estimated damage to the vehicle is $350. MPD was contacted.
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unknown person(s) smashed a window of an alumna’s secured, unattended vehicle in the 1400 block of W. Kilbourn Avenue and removed property estimated at $100. Estimated damage to the vehicle is unknown at this time.
At 1:49 p.m., a person not affiliated with Marquette trespassed by the Service Garage and was cited by MPD.
At 12:06 p.m., unknown person(s) vandalized an alumna’s secured, unattended vehicle in the 500 block of N. 16th Street causing an estimated $750 in damage. MPD was contacted.
Sept. 9 Between 4:15 p.m. and 4:53 p.m.,
At 6:23 p.m., a student reported being touched in an inappropriate manner by
containers, I think it is more beneficial for the push towards being more ‘green,’” said Jaelin Lim, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, in an email. “I know I got things in the carry- out containers even though I ended up eating AMU food in the dining area. The inconvenience of the reusable containers forces me to use plates and dinnerware that is meant for eating in.” Reusable containers also encour-
age better waste management. Students are now responsible for their own containers, rather than using multiple disposable containers that clog trashcans and dorm rooms. “I like them,” said Haley Jones, a junior in the College of Business Administration. “They’re easy to use, and cut down on a ton of waste. It’s a bit of an adjustment for anyone who hasn’t had to use them, but once they become the norm, I think they’ll work so much better than the disposable containers.”
Events Calendar an unidentified acquaintance in Campus Town West between Sat.,Sept. 6, at 11:45 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 7, at 1:30 a.m. MPD was contacted. Sept. 10 At 1:00 p.m. a student reported being sexually assaulted by a known subject in McCormick Hall. MPD was contacted. At 4:54 p.m. a student reported that unknown person(s) removed her unsecured, unattended property estimated at $570 from the Marquette Gymnasium.
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Rome Week: Sports, Central Mall, 3 p.m. Unplugged Concert: OCD: Moosh and Twist, SHAMU, 8 p.m. Late Night Presents Helium Trampoline Park Excursion, Helium Trampoline Park, 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 13 Rome Week: Service, House of Peace, 9 a.m.
Corrections In the Sept. 9 issue of The Marquette Tribune, the story titled “AMU sandwich shop designed to limit congestion” incorrectly said that students can use meal plans to get a roast beef sandwich at Erbert & Gerberts. Instead, students are able to use their meal plans to get an avocado vegetarian sandwich. The Tribune regrets the error.
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MU’s ‘First Lady’ speaks at Active Minds meeting Amy Lovell stresses mental health stigma, suicide prevention By Teran Powell
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In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, Marquette’s Active Minds chapter hosted its first meeting of the semester Wednesday, with an appearance from Amy Lovell, wife of University President Michael Lovell and co-founder of the REDgen charity. The meeting, held in the Alumni Memorial Union ballroom D, drew more than 40 students for an introduction to Active Minds and what it does nationally and on campus. Students also gathered to hear Amy Lovell speak about her involvement with suicide prevention. Markie Pasternak, president of Marquette’s Active Minds chapter, set the mood for the meeting by playing upbeat music as students came in. “This is probably the largest meeting we’ve had in a long time so I am very proud,” Pasternak said to the attendees. Pasternak followed her introduction with a video showing Alison Malmon, the founder of Active Minds, who lost her brother to suicide when she was in college. Then Lovell took the stage to speak about her past experiences with mental health.
“I was a pharmacist and I worked in the psychiatric hospital for several years in medication education,” Lovell said. “I have always been passionate about mental health.” Reflecting on the term “mental health,” Lovell brought up the stigma she sees connected to it. “Why does it have to be separated as mental health and not just health?” she said. Lovell’s involvement in suicide prevention and resiliency came from personal experience in the summer of 2013. “One of my 13-year-old daughter’s closest friends took her life and it rocked our family’s world,” Lovell said. “There’s no grief like suicide grief.” This led Lovell to become a certified Question, Persuade, Refer trainer. The three step suicide prevention program works to increase awareness about suicide risks factors, teach participants how to discuss suicide and offer appropriate mental health referrals. “I actually rewrote QPR for teenagers because it was too long and not as interactive as it could be.” She offered QPR cards for students to take with them. Lovell said she’s willing to help Marquette in any capacity needed. “I would support any function and be willing to go to any events,” Lovell said. “(I’m) excited to be here and to get to know students.”
Photo by Xidan Zhang/xidan.zhang@marquette.edu
Amy Lovell speaks at Marquette’s first Active Minds meeting Wednesday to discuss mental health issues.
Pasternak is eager to see what the year will bring. “Active Minds is a growing organization on campus and I believe the
Lovells, the Counseling Center and many other people at the university want Active Minds to be a very powerful club here,”
Pasternak said. “We are looking for mental health to be an issue that we can talk about here at Marquette.”
Social innovation changes continue on campus University starts to build social programs despite Snell departure By Julia Pagliarulo
julia.pagliarulo@marquette.edu
After Marquette experienced a rocky semester last spring in terms of its social innovation programs, university leaders are now looking to newly selected University President Michael Lovell to move the school forward. “President Lovell has been a keen supporter of social innovation at (the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee), as evidenced by initiatives including the Global Water Center and Innovation Campus,” said John Su, director of Marquette’s core of common studies, in an email. “I’m confident he’ll continue to develop such initiatives at Marquette.” “Social innovation” is one of the seemingly fluffy terms thrown around by administrators, but in essence it describes the university’s efforts to provide resources for students to be entrepreneurial and to tackle issues facing society. Those efforts took a hit once Jeff Snell, a professor who founded Marquette’s Social Inn ovation Initiative and taught an
honors seminar called “How to Change the World,” was let go during last semester’s budgets cuts. As a result, the FixesU organization, which was created by the New York Times and was a part of the SII, severed its affiliation with Marquette due to “not having enough support to help it grow.” The SII is still in existence at the university, partnered with Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, the largest global organization for social entrepreneurs. And despite the loss of Snell, Marquette is still a member of the AshokaU Changemakers Campus organization.
Jeanne Hossenlopp, vice provost for research and dean of the graduate school, now serves as the SII’s co-leader alongside the Rev. Nick Santos, assistant professor of marketing. “We’ll be focusing more on developing opportunities for students and other members of the university community to engage in social innovation projects,” Hossenlopp said in an email. She specified that part of the SII’s focus is to develop partnerships with groups that could help student create their own startups, like the Global Social Benefit Institute at Santa Clara and The Commons, a group specific to southeast Wisconsin developed in part by the In-
novation in Milwaukee initiative. Lovell serves as one of three cochairs for that initiative, also known as “MiKE.” These partnerships would be the follow up on focus groups Hossenlopp and Santos conducted last semester with students and faculty to pin down what direction the university wanted to take social innovation. “The benefit of socially innovative solutions is accrued primarily by the community being served, rather than individuals,” Hossenlopp said. “Marquette’s Catholic and Jesuit tradition has always fostered a deep commitment to the well-being of the whole human family.”
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Pita Brothers will operate formed relationships with their much differently as a restau- customers. rant compared to a food truck. “The people that have bought Swearingen said he plans to pita from our truck are directly modernize his business. He said responsible for helping us get to he has many ideas including an a situation where we can open a app and the use of iPads, but he (restaurant,)” Swearingen said. said he’s unsure if he can im- “It’s a street-to-restaurant type plement them all. of story where we start on the The restaurant will, however, street, develop a following, be efficient. friendships or acquaintance“We’re trying to be cutting- ships with the people we serve, edge with everything,” Swear- and then we take their money ingen said. “(The restaurant) and we use that to directly exis definitely pand our operaa much more tions and hours modern concept. to be available The only thing to them more that won’t be often.” modern is MarAs for the fuquetteCASH.” ture of the Pita A menu exBrothers food pansion is in the truck, its last works for the ride will likebusiness. It’s not ly be this fall. finalized yet, but Swearingen the Swearingen wants to focus brothers plan to on the restaurant cater to the Marbut hasn’t ruled Vijay Swearingen, co-founder of out bringing the quette commuPita Brothers nity’s desires, so truck back in they’re open to the spring. suggestions from customers. “(The truck) will continue to “We’re not 100 percent sure operate until the (restaurant) is how we are going to finalize the officially open and then we have menu because we want to work to focus on the management of with the students,” Swearingen that (restaurant,)” Swearingen said. “We will add more choices said. “Around November we but there won’t be an incred- should park the truck.” ible amount of more choices Pita Brothers is one of several because we want to make sure new restaurants anticipated to we move things as efficiently as open on campus this fall. The we can. Ivy on Fourteenth apartment Moving into a retail space is a structure will add Burger King, dream come true for the Swear- Subway and Tangled Noodles ingen brothers. While parked and More. on campus as a food truck, they
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Scholl: New athletic director introduced
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New Athletic Director Bill Scholl was introduced Tuesday to student-athletes.
Scholl said of the student- athletes at the press conference. “That’s why this is such a great intercollegiate athletics program.” While at Marquette, Scholl said he has two major goals he wants to accomplish, to convey excellence and responsibility within the program, and to provide for, nurture and develop
student athletes. “Our student- athletes will represent Marquette in a way that will make alumni proud,” Scholl said. “Our student-athletes will be true students, and leave Marquette prepared to take the challenges that lie ahead of them ... We will run a department the Marquette family will be
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MUSG cuts Target MU falls in national rankings shuttle program US News and World Shuttle program cut due to alternate modes of transportation By Joe Cahill
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This weekend’s Late Night Marquette event, shuttling almost 100 students to Target for a grocery run, is what’s left of an effort by Marquette Student Government to address campus’ lack of grocery store options by offering transportation elsewhere. But that event won’t happen again, said Jennifer Ciesiulka, coordinator for campus programs, even though MUSG senators passed legislation to use money from its Prior Year Reserve Fund for a shuttle program. MUSG eventually nixed the shuttle program following a veto of the legislation by former MUSG President, Sam Schultz, based on concerns about the message it sent about the university. “The problem was that it gives out the impression that Marquette students can’t take the public buses,” said Programs Vice President Ryan Twaddle, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences. “We have a bus pass, we are given the means to get to Target for free. So why do we deserve these big yellow buses to drive us over there?” The Late Night event, which was hosted by Target and also included buses to and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, originally attracted about 300 students, Ciesulka said, but a scheduling conflict pushed the event to Labor Day and
lowered turnout to 92 students. “Targets all across the United States host events called After Dark events that will allow students to shop in the stores after it closes.” Ciesiulka said. “It was a really low-cost option for us; we paid for wristbands so we would be able to identify who was a Marquette student and who was a UWM student.” Because Target put on the event, Ciesiulka said, Late Night has no plans to sponsor another shuttle to Target. Twaddle also said there are no plans to reinstate last year’s program. If last year’s program did happen, it would have transported students every other week to the store. Twaddle said it would have cost $3,000 every trip, pulling funds from MUSG’s surplus reserve that reached about $250,000 last year. That amount of money was five times the reserve requirement under MUSG’s financial rules, and was made up of money that MUSG ended up not spending over the past few years. Current MUSG president Kyle Whelton has made spending the surplus reserve a priority for his term, already using some of it for sustainability projects. Whelton estimated earlier this year that the fund stood at $163,000. In the meantime, Twaddle said senators will be working on bringing more grocery options to campus, which has been categorized as a food desert by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “The buses got shot down, so what is next?” Twaddle said. “We don’t know what we are going to do yet, but we are actively trying to identify a solution to this problem.”
Report places MU below previous year By Andrew Dawson & Natalie Wickman
andrew.dawson@marquette.edu natalie.wickman@marquette.edu
The U.S. News and World Report released its annual college rankings Tuesday, where it listed Marquette 76th among national universities, one rank lower than last year. Marquette shares the 76 spot with eight other universities: Clark University, Indiana University-Bloomington, Miami University-Oxford, Stevens Institute of Technology, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Texas Christian University, University of
Delaware and University of the end all be all.” Massachusetts-Amherst. The university lauded its The rankings are often cri- placement last year after it tiqued for the criteria used caus- moved up eight spots from ing some schools 2012, placing to “cheat” the it in its highest rankings by tairanking ever at loring decisions No. 75. towards receivIn addition ing a higher to the national ranking. rankings, MarUniversity quette was spokesman Andy ranked 12th for Brodzeller said physical therapy that although program, 11th the rankings are in best colleges highly regarded, fro veterans they don’t fully and 44th for the Andy Brodzeller, represent all of University spokesman nursing program the qualities of among others. the university. When ranked “There’s certain things like by high school counselors from retention that are equally im- around the country, Marquette portant to the university, be- received a slightly higher rankyond those rankings,” Brod- ing than its national ranking zeller said. “It’s just one thing coming in at 74th. and number we look at, it’s not
There’s certain things like retention that are equally important to the university, beyond those rankings.”
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StreetSeats send inspirational message to MKE Tree stump artwork decorates bus stops along Wisconsin Ave. By Hannah Byron
hannah.byron@marquette.edu
Tree stumps are not a normal part of urban city scenery, yet three of them stand proudly at the bus stop on Wisconsin Ave. and 8th St. These are not standard brown, lumpy stumps, however. They are brightly colored and bedazzled with jewels of all sizes. For the past few weeks, the artwork was anonymously displayed. No sign or plaque explained the purpose for the stumps. The mystery artist did not even leave a signature on his or her work. The stumps remained an enigma until a sign finally appeared near the art with an explanation. As it turns out, the wooden structures are not stumps at all, but StreetSeats created by artist Evelyn Patricia Terry as part of “The Avenue” segment of the Creational Trails Project on Wisconsin Ave. The project is managed by the Greater Milwaukee Community with support from NEWaukee and beintween, a social network for artists. Creational Trails is a network
that encourages the growth of cultural diversity in the city. One part of the Creational Trails initiative is Creative Placemaking, which includes artists creatively and strategically shaping the physical and social aspects of a neighborhood through artistic activities. The goal of Creative Placemaking is to accentuate public and private spaces in the hopes of improving local business and public safety, bringing diverse groups of people together in the process. Terry teamed up with mosaic muralist and artist Sally Duback and Fondé Bridges, a Healthy Words advocate, along with the public who helped collaborate with Terry’s “LUV Downtown StreetSeats” project. Terry said that she enjoyed working on the sculptures, and there were many aspects of the project that made it worthwhile. However, the reaction from the community was most rewarding for her. “The most enjoyable part of ‘LUV Downtown StreetSeats’ is the public participation element of this project,” Terry said in an email. “Seeing public art being produced with public participation was dynamic.” She is not exactly sure where the inspiration for the seats came from, but traces it back to her work making brooches out of various manufactured ob-
jects, or what she refers to as “found objects.” Terry created the stump sculptures with her collection of found materials along with words that describe old Milwaukee, arranging them in a style of art called assemblages. This form of art consists of creating a collage of found objects in either a three-dimensional or two-dimensional composition. Around the stump, strips of neon orange, green and pink duct tape follow the curves of the wood. Pieces of jewelry, beads, shells, marbles and painted glass lay artistically on top of the seat portion of the stump. Along with the various knickknacks placed in the center are words that describe Milwaukee and aim to inspire passers-by. The words “MKE,” “formidable” and “love” are spelled using Scrabble board game letters, while other words such as “make good,” “super,” “joy,” “genius,” “beach,” “magic,” “start,” “beautiful” and “laugh” come from random objects and surfaces that already had the words inscribed in them. StreetSeats can be seen all over Milwaukee. Two StreetSeats are located near Plankinton Avenue, while the remaining 14 seats are located between 4th St. through 8th St. on Wisconsin Ave. However, the artwork is only temporary.
Photo courtesy of Linda Pollock
Milwaukee residents put the interactive artistic tree stumps to good use.
The Black Keys hypnotize fans on Turn Blue Tour Two-man band gives soulful performance at Bradley Center
Cage the Elephant lead singer Matt Schultz’s bleach-white pants and crazy dancing. The combination left a lasting, uplifting impression on fans, the perfect segue into The Black Keys’ alluring set. From the minute The Black Keys lead singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach walked on stage, he set the stage for a musical experience incomparable to many other concerts. After a decade-long career in the music business, Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney learned how to entertain stadiumsized audiences with their tiny two-man band. The Black Keys made it clear that the show was going to revolve around the music and not the artists themselves. Between every song, there was a blackout and a moment of silence to let the previous song sit, making each tune more memorable than the
previous. Neither Auerbach nor Carney gave speeches or said more than a few words to the crowd. This sense of artist silence lent the idea that their music was supposed to be enjoyed live. Listening to The Keys on an iPod is great, but when By Sarah Schlaefke Auerbach and Carney offer up the sarah.schlaefke@marquette.edu real thing, feeling the music is their main priority. The Black Keys passionately The two were staged on the same provided the perfect balance belevel, showing off their duality in tween rock, rhythm and jazzy blues their music, just as both the drums Tuesday night at the BMO Harris and the guitar cohesively carry Bradley Center in one of the first along each of their ballads. Auershows of their Turn Blue Tour. bach’s wailing indie-rock lyrics The show opened with a manic, combined with Carney’s definitive energetic performance from openhead bangs clearly displayed the ing band, Cage the Elephant. As band’s adoration for their music. the band took to the stage, the auUsing the lights show and stage dience got settled in while rocking setup wisely, The Black Keys out to favorites like “Ain’t No Rest signaled to their audience the difFor The Wicked” and “Take It Or ference between the songs they Leave It.” A brilliant light show, were playing and the albums they with blue and violet floodlights came from. When Auerbach began adding an icy effect, accompanied the twangy, loud power chords of “Howlin’ For You” off their album, “Brothers,” the crowd went wild singing along, enjoying the classic twist between blues and rock with rustic golden lighting and strobes. As the show went on and the duo performed hits from their new album, psychedelic patterns, camera filters and contrasting lights showed off the “Turn-Blue” mellow that fans were snapping along to. The band did a good job of playing all sorts of hits from many of their albums. It sprinkled its classics with newer anthems from its “Turn Blue” album. These tunes were easily distinguished by the Photo by Maddie Kennedy/madeline.kennedy@marquette.edu mellow, psychedelic feel, dripping Patrick Carney brings out his fluorescent drum set to match the tour’s vibe. with the power chords that define
Photo by Maddie Kennedy/madeline.kennedy@marquette.edu
Guitarist and vocalist Dan Auerbach impresses fans with intricate lyrics.
The Black Keys’ style. The just under two-hour set started off with “Dead and Gone” and quickly amazed the crowd with full-stage lights. Artist cameras were unveiled during their followup, “Run Right Back.” The band quickly got to a chaotic, skwonky “Gold On The Ceiling” sing-along from their Grammy-winning album, “El Camino.” It even played its own rendition of Edwyn Collins’ “Girl Like You” that had fans swaying and dancing in the aisles of the arena. Even though the Black Keys can fill an arena with their strums, pounds and riffs, the band could not sell out the Bradley Center. In fact, the place seemed semi-empty
for a band of The Black Keys’ stature. Its music is fit for more of a bar or music house venue, but its popularity would have outdone the space restraints. By the end of the show, the crowd was aching to hear more as the band walked off the stage, returning to play a three-song acoustic encore, featuring “Little Black Submarines.” Following the guitar/ drum breakdown, the crowd was satisfied. The show brought everything to be expected of The Keys and they had everyone screaming until their faces turned blue, but the affectionate band should render their talents in a more intimate venue next time they take on Milwaukee.
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Inauguration events kick off Lovell’s presidency Semi-formal ball, reception welcome Lovell to campus By Catherine Gabel
catherine.gabel@marquette.edu
The start of a school year consistently brings new students, campus clubs and class schedules. This year, Marquette welcomes a new president, Dr. Michael Lovell, the university’s first lay president.
In true Marquette form, the student government arranged a week of activities to give Lovell a proper presidential welcome. The festivities begin with the Briggs and Al’s Run Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m., followed by the Inaugural Ball at 8:00 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union. Students, faculty and alumni can enjoy refreshments, dance the night away and mingle with Marquette’s president-elect. The inauguration of President Lovell will take place 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19 in the Al McGuire Center. This event requires
tickets, which can be picked up in Brooks Lounge or the Center for Leadership, Service and Involvement. There will be a reception to follow at the Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center. Daniel Klingelhoets, program board assistant in Marquette University Student Government, looks forward to an exciting week of activities. “The inaugural ball will really be the kick-off celebration leading up to the inauguration of the 24th president,” Klingelhoets said. “It will be an opportunity
In an effort to celebrate the fruit of all vegetables, Milwaukee’s East Side Business Improvement District hosts the 8th annual Tomato Romp Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on E. North Ave., between Prospect and Oakland Avenues. The day’s festivities start out with a fresh farmer’s tomato and locals’ market, featuring produce from local Wisconsin growers and plenty of Milwaukee-native art, designs and entertainment. The day continues with a food crawl with favorites from East Side chefs, displaying tomato goodies like bloody mary pizza, BLT ice cream and tomato strata. The East Side bars compete in a bloody mary competition, battling for this year’s title of the East Side’s Bloody Mary champion.
to come together with Dr. Lovell, faculty, staff and other students to celebrate.” Students can expect a DJ, a photobooth and time to talk with the new leader of the university for a portion of the evening. Not only will the experience be memorable for the student body, but it is also a great opportunity to dress up. Ladies, find that dress buried in the back of your closet. It is time to ditch the leggings, throw on your favorite outfit and take photos with friends. Men can jazz up a casual, daily outfit with a bow tie,
nice shoes and groomed hair. For ladies not looking to splurge on a new dress, play closet roulette with roommates and friends. There is nothing better than sharing the clothes in your closet, mixing accessories and creating a brand new outfit with no cost. Luckily, this fall brings back the same trends as last year, namely leather, layers and statement necklaces. Guys can make an everyday t-shirt fancy with a structured blazer. It is an easy way to look good and feel comfortable at the same time.
The Rotten Tomato Fight, starting at 4 p.m., gives participants the chance to fling inedible goop and peels at friends, family and total strangers all while supporting Milwaukee’s fight against hunger. Tickets cost $10 and include goggles and a T-shirt; all proceeds go towards hunger-relief efforts. Debt-stricken college students know that no entertainment beats free entertainment, and watching the fruity brawl is free. Aside from the tomatoes, guests can enjoy live music from bands like Kane Place Record Club and Extra Crispy Brass Band throughout the day. Also on show are the contestants of the Romp! Costume Competition, sporting their warrior wear to endure the tomato fight, which is not a sight anyone should miss. By Sarah Schlaefke
sarah.schlaefke@marquette.edu
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Priorities and accountability key for Scholl’s efficacy
Scholl was welcomed to campus Tuesday by President Lovell at a news conference. Photo by Matthew Serafin/matthew.serafin@marquette.edu
Our view: Scholl’s arrival sets the stage for important focus on the academic success of student-athletes for the athletics department’s long-term success. After an unpredictable year in the Marquette athletics department, the university announced Tuesday in a universitywide news brief that Bill Scholl would become Marquette’s new athletic director following months of searching to replace Larry Williams (before, Bill Cords occupied the position vacated by Williams in Dec. 2013). Scholl has over two decades of experience in athletics administration, leading the Ball State Cardinals for the past two years, and Notre Dame for 23 years. He oversaw 19 Division I programs at Ball State and advanced the academic performance of the men’s basketball team within two years. The new hire comes at a time when Marquette’s flagship athletic programs are going through a period of renewal and change. Last year, with the departures of Buzz Williams and Terry Mitchell, Steve Wojciechowski and Carolyn Kieger took over as head coaches for the men’s and women’s basketball teams, respectively, with the explicit goal of winning more titles in the Big East, and Bill Scholl echoed that same sentiment in Tuesday’s news conference. “Marquette clearly is committed to excellence in all of its athletics programs and boasts one of the premier men’s basketball programs in the nation,” Scholl said in a university news release. “I look forward not only to helping maintain that standard but working with our programs as we strive to reach new heights.” Those heights, though, must not solely be winning titles; they must also include integrity and excellence in the classroom. Coaches under the purview of Scholl should take to heart the importance of treating student athletes as students first, and athletes second. Student-athletes work
hard in practice to compete at the highest level in collegiate competition, but they are still students who deserve a well-rounded, quality education. This aim is particularly poignant at Marquette, where service learning and academic excellence are trademarks of the institution. Scholl showed some commitment to this end, saying Marquette student-athletes will primarily be students. “Our student athletes will represent Marquette in a way that will make alumni proud,” Scholl said. “Our student-athletes will be true students, and leave Marquette prepared to take the challenges that lie ahead of them.” Equally important to the director’s role is accountability. In a 2012 interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Buzz Williams claimed to “manage academics to give (players) a chance to be successful through a culture of trust.” His rhetoric, however, fell short as student-athletes’ misconduct continued. The gap between Williams’ talk and the players’ actions indicated a failure to hold students responsible to a higher standard of excellence. This failure to act upon seemingly laudable rhetoric must be a reality of the past if the athletic director-- just like any coach-- is to be truly accountable. Administrators, coaches and players must be held accountable for their actions on and off the court, and this all boils down to Scholl. As Kieger said in a news conference in May of last year, “The values, family atmosphere and investment in people, the emphasis on character and integrity is what drew me to the institution in the first place and is drawing me back. There is only one way to win, and that is the right way.” Scholl must hold everyone in the athletics department as culpable for their actions and the actions of their colleagues, and that necessitates Scholl taking meaningful steps to uphold excellence through effective leadership.
Sarah Patel Sexual misconduct and universities’ handling of cases of sexual assault have been an ongoing topic of discussion in the news and on every college campus. The California Senate is looking to pass a bill that changes the perspective of sex and consent on college campuses. Senate Bill 967, or “Yes means yes” policy, explains how partners engaging in sexual activity should receive a definitive yes from their partner at every level of intimacy. While this may seem insignificant, it takes the guessing out of a situation. No still means no, but when nothing is said or is clearly indicated, assumptions can be made that put a person in an uncomfortable and terrifying situation. If the bill passes, the policy will be implemented at all California universities, and 10 University of California campuses are already on board. While this bill will not stop sexual assault, it is a different take on the issue. As the conversation on sexual assault on college campuses continues, more positive changes such as the “Yes means yes” policy need to be made in all university settings to show support and protection for individuals attending the university. Marquette’s policy regarding sexual assault is similar to many other universities, with all employees held responsible for reporting any known situation of sexual misconduct. This policy is made to be a positive policy, however in action it may not be for many survivors of sexual assault. The policy makes all employees of the university mandatory reporters in cases of sexual assault or other situations such
as stalking, relationship violence or other discriminatory conduct. The employee must report any situation to the Department of Public Safety, which may go against the survivor’s wishes. The survivor may only want to disclose the situation and may not be ready to go through procedures of reporting. A Marquette student-run survey, conducted by a Social Welfare and Justice class for the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, showed that many individuals would be uncomfortable discussing their assault if confidentiality was not promised. The survey also mentioned discomfort reporting to DPS because the majority of officers are male. This negatively affects the survivor, and puts the survivor in a position where they may not tell anyone for fear of them reporting the sexual assault. For many survivors of sexual assault, reporting is not the direction in which they would like to go. They may feel that more control is being taken from them if they are unable to share their experience without it being reported. Marquette should change their policy to support survivors and move forward in accordance to the wishes of the survivor. If a survivor wishes to report or not report, that decision should be left up to him or her and should not depend on to whom they choose to disclose information. It is unfortunate that confidential resources are not part of the Marquette policy. The policy needs to change to include this protection for survivors. Sexual assault is never the fault of the survivors, and they should have control over how they would like to handle the situation. With California taking steps to reduce sexual assault by the “Yes means yes” bill, hopefully more universities move in this direction to ensure the safety and comfort of individuals. Sarah Patel is a senior studying social welfare and justice, sociology and philosophy. Email her with comments and suggestions at sarah.patel@mu.edu.
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Change at MU was always a part of the plan
Rebecca Rebholz At the New Student Convocation in 2011, former University President the Rev. Scott Pilarz gave his first speech to freshmen and transfer students. He said something that neither my parents nor I will ever forget: If we did not change in the next couple of years because of our experiences at Marquette, he would fully refund us our tuition money. Looking up at my dad who was sitting all the way at the top of the stands in the Al McGuire Center, he mouthed, “Don’t you dare change!” Unfortunately for my parents, there will be no tuition reimbursement, not only because Pilarz no longer works here, but also because the last three years were unpredictable. Aside from all the major administrative changes, another increase in tuition and no foreseeable plans for the demolition of McCormick, Marquette has an exciting future ahead of itself with its first lay president in university history and a new athletic director. It may seem like the university is unstable and without direction--Deadspin said it “is a rudderless ship”-- but Marquette taught me to accept change rather than avoid it, and the university will do the same. The greatest example of change in my
life comes from my grandma. Initially, she wanted to transform her love and passion for English into a career in journalism. The night of her high school graduation, my grandpa proposed to her, she said yes, went on to start a family but never had a journalism career. Eleven children, more than 90 grandchildren and great grandchildren and several address changes later, she still has not had her byline attached to a story or a column because she accepted change and had a fulfilling life because of it. In many ways, my grandma and I share a similar experience. Up until my last day as a junior at Marquette, I thought marketing and photography were my career paths. But today, I am the managing editor of the Marquette Tribune. Journalism was never something I expected to do with my declared major and minor, but I took on the challenge without a second thought. I am out of my comfort zone, and that is OK. It is inspiring for students to see how the leadership changes at Marquette are developing with leaders like University President Michael Lovell. Lovell said when he took the job, “(Becoming Marquette’s first lay president) was never my plan but one that God had laid out for me and I’m just really glad I decided to follow it.” Lovell, my grandma and I all share similar experiences with and attitudes toward change. Last year my proudest moment was winning First Award Photography from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation. This year, in my first and possibly last column of my college career, I am proud to finally have the Rebholz name in the byline. Rebecca Rebholz is a senior studying marketing and photography. Email Rebecca with comments or suggestions at rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu.
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When ‘be aggressive’ harms others off the field
Elena Fransen College and professional football seasons are underway and while I get my fill from checking the generally poor showing of Minnesota teams, I am not as up on things as some of my classmates. However Monday’s headlines suggest our football culture has a lot more going on than statistics. The NCAA lifted its restrictions on Penn State’s football program two years before the previously set time, while the Baltimore Ravens terminated Ray Rice’s contract after video confirmation showed him punching Janay Palmer, his then-fiancée and now wife. News of these stories broke around the same time Monday and has continued to unfold, with statements such as Palmer’s Instagram comment calling on the media to leave the issue alone and respect the couple’s privacy. “No one knows the pain that the media & unwanted options from the public has caused my family. To make us relive a moment in our lives that we regret everyday is a horrible thing,” said Palmer. While these events are distributed to the masses, often in a sensationalized manner, the main conversation should revolve around the social issues brought up and how we need to react to them. In the case of Rice and Palmer, domestic violence is the hot-button issue with
a greater question of how violence relates to physical skill in athletics. Football players spend their careers either hitting or avoiding being hit by other men in a game where aggression and defense are the keys to success. Hockey fights are an exciting part of the game where fans stand on their feet for their team’s player to win out. This behavior is normal in the game, providing entertainment in the moment and the greater context of the game. We praise these displays of physicality, yet there is little note on how these actions would be taken outside the context of athletics. Rice is an extreme case for professional and collegiate athletes and while the majority of athletes don’t exhibit these same behaviors, more could occur behind closed doors. Differentiating positive and negative aggression may be difficult when hitting elicits praise in some sports but not so much in athletes’ personal lives. While some people think aggressive aspects like fights or big tackles should be restricted, sports will continue to be physical, with hits and checks leading to gamechanging moments. But if this physicality is what keeps us on the edge of our seat until the last minute, we might need to rethink our perception of violence in its manifestations. Aggressive pastimes should not translate to violence in the home and this holds true for both players and viewers. Society’s domestic violence problem is not going anywhere if we are unable to change how we see aggressive activity in its different forms. The violence in our entertainment, from movies to sporting events, may lose its shock value, but we need to remain conscious of how violence plays out in our society. Elena Fransen is a senior studying history, philosophy and women's and gender studies. Email Elena with comments or suggestions at elena.fransen@mu.edu.
Presidential powers at debate in attempt to handle IS
Matt Gozun In July, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to file a lawsuit against President Barack Obama, alleging that he has “ignored the law and selectively enforced the law (and) repeatedly abuses his executive powers to create new laws.” While the lawsuit focuses mainly on the president’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the GOP’s grievances are legion, including the exchange of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl and the president’s enforcement of immigration laws. And so, when congressional Republicans willingly let the president sidestep them, something is definitely up. According to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the President is required to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing military
forces and must receive authorization from Congress should they remain for more than 60 days, with an additional 30-day grace period to allow for withdrawal. On August 8, the U.S. began airstrikes against Islamic State forces, which means President Obama would either have to finish the campaign or receive permission from Congress by October 7. Criticism from Obama’s usual opponents has revolved around the idea that he has not done enough to deter IS, and that he should be more forceful when using American military might. Regardless of the United States’ response to IS, Congress should have a role in determining future action, as specified by the Constitution. The President is the Commander in Chief, but only Congress has the power to declare war. The 60-day limit required by law provides more than enough time for the president to respond to attacks and crises, but if he does not have the backing of the country’s elected representatives, he should not be able to dictate further action. If anything, it shows their issue with Obama rests not in his use of executive orders to push an agenda, but rather in the agenda itself. The rules tend not to matter
so much if you get what you want anyway. Conveniently for Congress, should actions against the Islamic State turn sour or become unpopular, like the Iraq War, the lack of a Congressional vote would excuse them from taking responsibility. Those calling on Obama to go headfirst against IS are repeating a cry heard since the dawn of human history: the call for a strong, decisive leader to save the country from the various ills plaguing it. U.S. history glorifies presidents who used the office to make some monumental change in the face of incredible odds, usually in the form of congressional opposition. It was not the Emancipation Proclamation, but the Thirteenth Amendment that freed American slaves, and yet it is Abraham Lincoln who is known as the ‘Great Liberator.’ It is Franklin D. Roosevelt who ‘took us out of the Great Depression,’ and it is Ronald Reagan who ‘defeated Communism.’ The view that history is driven by the deeds and actions of great people, especially political leaders, remains a cornerstone to how we view the presidency today. Popular history depicts those in positions of power as larger than life, leading to misconceptions regarding
our chief executive’s abilities. According to the Constitution, the president explicitly has the power to sign or veto laws, command the military, make treaties and appoint others to certain positions, all with the required ascent of Congress. Campaigns calling on Obama to deal with a milieu of issues, from intervening in Ferguson to stopping migrant deportations, show these misunderstandings in action. The president himself is not immune to inflating his role. His use of executive orders, the focus of the GOP lawsuit, is likely a response to the mass of supporters who were promised ‘change’ in 2008 and feel stymied by the presence of a Congress controlled by the opposition. Misconception surrounding the president’s power is best summarized by a feature on the White House website allowing anyone to petition the president. While the right to petition the government is guaranteed by the Constitution, petitioning the president himself is a futile endeavor. Matt Gozun is a senior studying biology and economics. Email him with any comments or suggestions at benjaminmatthew.gozun@mu.edu.
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MU brings Drake to Valley
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Redshirt freshman midfielder Alex McBride will look to add to his goal total, as he was one of three freshman who scored their first collegiate career goals last weekend.
Men’s soccer looks to continue success against Bulldogs
By Jack Goods
jack.goods@marquette.edu
It’s been a hectic start to the Marquette soccer season so far. The Golden Eagles took part in two straight tournaments, one in Indiana and one at home, where they participated in two games in three days in both. This week, the team can breathe a sigh of relief. For the first time this season, Marquette only has one foe this weekend, the Drake Bulldogs. This is the second season in
a row Marquette (2-2-0) and Drake (1-2-1) battle at Valley Fields. The two squared off as part of the Panther Invitational last season, with Marquette coming out on top 4-1. The Bulldogs are coming off a 0-1 loss to IllinoisChicago Monday. Marquette holds a seven-to-two lead in the all-time series. “There’s a Drake style, but they have a lot of new players,” Marquette coach Louis Bennett said. “It’s a different set of people doing the same job.” “It’s nice to have played against them before in the past,” junior defender Adam Hermsen said. “Knowing it’s a Drake team (they’re) going to be athletic, fast and they’ll
work really hard.” Marquette hopes to keep the ball rolling after last week’s pair of victories in the Panther Invitational. Three different players scored their first ever Marquette goal, all of which were in the first half of their respective games. The weekend was marked with quiet second halves for the Golden Eagles. Marquette had 20 shots in the first halves, while only eight in the second. It has not been due to a complete lack of opportunities, as some players were left kicking themselves when they could not take advantage of the opponent’s defensive lapses. “If we were not creating scoring chances in the second half
I would be concerned,” Bennett said. “I believe as long as the chances are coming we will capitalize on them eventually.” “It’s always nice to score early,” Hermsen said. “Everyone on our team has faith in our defense … As long as we can put one in the net I’m pretty confident we can win.” Brazilian senior Luis Trude has been declared eligible to play this weekend, and Bennett said to expect to see him play. “You can add an experienced guy,” Bennett said. “He’s 24 years old, he’s played a high standard and he’s fit in very well with what we do.” Marquette’s backline has been ever-changing, but the success has not. Injuries have kept the
Golden Eagles on their toes, but the single-game weekend and ability to stay at home gives the team an opportunity to recover. Senior Brady Wahl, who was a late scratch in the Oregon State game due to illness, should return for Saturday. Redshirt senior Charlie Lyon anchors the defense, and has only allowed .75 goals per match. Through two games, he has not surrendered a goal at home. Action kicks off Saturday night at 7 pm. The match is the only game action separating the Golden Eagles from their Milwaukee Cup battle with Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wednesday.
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Women’s soccer battles cross-town rival Panthers MU hopes to notch its fourth straight victory against UWM By Jacob Born
jacob.born@marquette.edu
The Marquette women’s soccer team will look to build off its success in the Colorado College Invitational when it welcomes the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers to Valley Fields Thursday night. The Golden Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak in Colorado Springs, Colo., and played solidly on both sides of the ball. They also welcomed back Mary Luba and Ashley Handwork during the tournament. Coach Markus Roeders said getting Luba back into the lineup is a big boost for the team. “Luba is a fantastic player,” Roeders said. “She’s the key to our game. She does the stuff in the midfield from the standpoint of just settling us down ... she’s a senior leader for us.” Much like Marquette, Wisconsin-Milwaukee has not started the way it had hoped. However, unlike Marquette, the rough play has continued into the back half of non-conference play. The Panthers head into Valley Fields sporting a 1-5-0 record, its only win a 4-2 victory against College of Charleston in the Garnet and Black Classic. WisconsinMilwaukee most recently lost to DePaul 3-2, whom Marquette will face in conference play later in the season.
The Panthers benefit from the ability to get scoring from different places. While the Panthers do not score very often, they have at least four players with a goal this season. Leading scorer and senior midfielder Morgan LaPlant has six points on the year, and closely following her are senior forward Kelly Lewers with five and freshman forward Sydney Senn with four. Roeders said despite a lowscoring offense, the Panthers are still dangerous offensively. “They do some stuff attacking wise where they can always try to expose you a little bit,” Roeders said. For Marquette, the goal will be to continue the effort that was started in Colorado. The team allowed a quick goal in its first game against New Mexico, but after it, the Golden Eagles played nearly 200 minutes with a clean sheet. Against the Panthers, it’s another chance for the defense to keep getting better and work on not breaking down. And for Big East Defender of the Week Amanda Engel, this weekend provides another opportunity to get back to the stellar play in the net she displayed last season. Roeders said the previous week was an improvement on the defense. “Defensively, we just got to keep getting more sound, give off fewer chances, and I think we’re doing better with that,” Roeders said. “Defense, for us, has always been a team thing, so it starts with the attacking players.” Five players for Marquette have registered a goal. Sophomore forward Darian Powell has missed a third of Marquette’s games and
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Senior midfielder Alex Heffron is just one Golden Eagle who has found her way onto the score sheet htis season.
still is leading the team in points with four, tied with junior midfielder Jacie Jermier. Jermier, whose two goals both came off free kicks, should be a target for the Panther defense. Roeders said the Golden Eagles need to get more minutes from its bench players to help the offense succeed. “We got to really try to get more players to contribute still,”
Roeders said. “Coming off the bench, they can provide us 10, 15 minutes here and there, per half, just to create more depth.” The Golden Eagles will benefit from a weaker opponent, but the game will still be just as intense as other matches. Barring another major defensive breakdown, Marquette should start to build a solid foundation with just a few games
until conference play. Roeders said it will be a fun game, but the Golden Eagles are not underestimating the Panthers. “Traditionally it’s always a great match, always entertaining,” Roeders said. “We’ve really gotten the better of them over the last couple of years, but again, that’s not a guarantee.”
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Men’s basketball faces tough start to schedule Creighton, G’town, Xavier all opponents in first seven games By Matt Barbato
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Some may say Marquette was dealt a tough draw to open up its conference schedule. The Golden Eagles start Big East play with a road game on New Year’s Eve against local rival DePaul, but it only gets tougher from there. Marquette plays its conference home opener against Big East tournament champions Providence Jan. 3. Following the Friars are games against Georgetown (twice), Creighton, Xavier and St. John’s. Four of those teams finished ahead of Marquette in the conference last season and Georgetown is still a perennial foe after a disappointing 2013-14 season. Despite what some think could be a difficult start to conference play, coach Steve Wojciechowski said the year would have started with difficulty no matter who came up first on the schedule. “They’re all tough,” Wojciechowski said. “Our job is to win the games in front of us and not make excuses. You could have shuffled the deck in a number of different ways and we would’ve said it was all a difficult start.” Another crucial stretch could be a three-game home stand at the end of January against Georgetown, Seton Hall and Butler. All three teams finPhoto by Matthew Serafin/matthew.serafin@marquette.edu ished below Marquette in the standings, but present Sophomores Jajuan Johnson and John Dawson, and redshirt freshman Duane Wilson will have to step up for a successful conference schedule. plenty of challenges. Seton Hall is a rising program and almost knocked off last season in Indianapolis, Ind. before battling the Doug McDer“I don’t think it’s necessar- schedule has its share of tough Marquette at the BMO HarIf Marquette can take care mott-less Creighton Bluejays ily a good thing to say ‘This is tests. The schedule gives no ris Bradley Center last season of business in its three home in Omaha, Neb. a big game,’” Wojciechowski room for Marquette to breathe and defeated regular season games the final week in January, Marquette concludes the said. “It can take away the easily and the opening stretch champion Villanova in the the wins could generate some season with two crucial home preparation you need for all will throw a potentially brand Big East tournament. Pirates’ serious momentum heading into games. St. John’s comes to town games every day. Every game is new starting lineup into coach Kevin Willard brought the back end of the schedule. Mar. 4, followed by Senior Day of equal importance.” the fire immediately. in an unprecedented recruiting “Certainly there are natural “We’re in a really good conThe second half of the confer- against DePaul Saturday, Mar. class, including five-star shoot- ence slate begins with three of 7, the first day of spring break. rivalries and games that capture ference and one of the things ing guard Isaiah Whitehead four games on the road, startThere are plenty of games the hearts and the minds of the about playing in a good conferfrom Brooklyn, N.Y. ing with Villanova in Phila- fans might circle on their cal- fans, but from a coaching stand- ence is that you’re going to play Butler is coming off of a dis- delphia. The Golden Eagles endars, but Wojciechowski said point, we have to prepare for outstanding teams game in and mal first season in the Big East, head to West Orange, N.J., for he does not look at one particu- every game like it’s a champi- game out,” Wojciechowski said. but the Bulldogs knocked off a rematch against the Pirates, lar stretch or matchup when onship game,” he said. Marquette 69-57 in overtime then come home to face Xavier evaluating the schedule. Overall, the conference
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Scholl stabilizes Hockey opens season at Iowa MU’s athletic dept.
Schwitchenberg, Quinn two players key to team’s success By Sterling Silver
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The Marquette men’s hockey team will look to build off last season’s success in its first series of the season on the road against Iowa at the Coral Ridge Ice Arena. Last season’s matchup with the Hawkeyes featured a thrilling, 5-4 victory for the Golden Eagles. But the current Marquette team is much different than the one who pulled out the come-from-behind victory last October. This year’s Golden Eagles team features a large turnover of members in the organization, starting with the coaching staff. Will Jurgensen starts his first season as head coach, replacing Joe Cocking, who was head coach the last three seasons. Jurgensen captained the Golden Eagles for three seasons, including the 2012-13 team, which
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made their first national tournament appearance in club history. Along with coaching turnover, four of Marquette’s top six scorers graduated from last season’s squad. Marquette will depend on sophomores Corey Quinn and Will Podewils to increase their collective point totals. As freshmen, the two combined for 20 goals and 21 assists in 54 combined games of action. Marquette also returns senior Tyler Schwichtenberg, who is the team’s leading returning scorer with 34 points. Defensively, the Golden Eagles return senior Matt Vuoncino and sophomore Matt Poli. Poli split time on offense and defense last season for the Golden Eagles and will provide an offensive touch should he spend time on the blue line once again. Vuoncino is a great puck-moving defenseman who should hit double-digit assists once again. Upon John Foley’s departure in goal, sophomore Alejandro Anderson and junior Thomas Place will duke it out over the starting position. Whoever wins will have big skates to fill as Foley’s 2.77 goals against
average was nearly a goal better than Anderson’s or Place’s. Place only made two appearances in net last season after joining the team in the middle of the season, but only gave up 3.50 goals per game, while Anderson played more games and finished with a 3-4, but gave up 3.94 goals per game. Along with the trip to Iowa, the road season includes matchups against Miami, Xavier, Oakland, Northwestern, Missouri State, Arkansas, Wisconsin-Platteville, and Notre Dame. As for the home schedule, Marquette will play its first home series Sept. 19-20 when the Golden Eagles host the Bradley Braves. Following Marquette’s first home series, the other home matchups are games against Illinois State, Northern Illinois, Robert Morris-Peoria, Lewis University, Loyola-Chicago, and Aurora University, spanning from September to February. The team’s longest homestand will go from Oct.24 through Nov. 15, when they play four weekends at home in a row.
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Matt Barbato Instability, the nervous feeling of not knowing where things are heading, how long it will take and how to get there, is a daunting concept. Starting last December, Marquette’s athletic program was the epitome of instability. It began when Athletic Director Larry Williams bolted after only two years on the job. It continued through a tumultuous season for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams until the bottom fell out. Buzz Williams flew the coop to Virginia Tech Mar. 21 and Terri Mitchell followed suit when she left Marquette weeks later after 18 seasons. Marquette athletics was in a free-fall. But when the university hired former Ball State athletic director Bill Scholl to the same position, the floor moved back under the department’s feet. A lot of credit should be given to Interim Athletic Director Bill Cords, who came out of retirement to help get the athletic department back on track. Cords and his committee filled in the missing pieces with two coaches who give plenty of hope for the future and an athletic director who has enough pedigree to help each program reach new heights. The first piece, and arguably the biggest, was put in place when the school hired Duke assistant coach Steve Wojciechowski. Many regarded Wojciechowski as the coach-inwaiting for the Blue Devils, but he has already stepped out of his mentor Mike Krzyzewski’s shadow at his new home. Wojo only kept one recruit from Williams’ 2014 class, Sandy Cohen, but brought in transfers Matt Carlino, Wally
Ellenson and Gabe Levin to help bolster his roster. He’s already signed several fourstar recruits in the 2015 class and has the program in contention to win the Henry Ellenson sweepstakes. The roster may be young, under-sized and inexperienced, but Wojciechowski has the program in a much better state than it was in last March. Cords made another splash on the women’s side, bringing in former Golden Eagle guard Carolyn Kieger. After six seasons as an assistant with the Miami Hurricanes, Kieger will return home to replace the coach she played for from 2002-05. The women’s team graduated stars Katherine Plouffe and Katie Young, and lost Brooklyn Pumroy and Ashley Santos, who followed former Marquette assistant Tyler Summit to Lousiana Tech. But Kieger brought an ounce of swagger to a program desperately needing a jolt and promised to take her team to “new places,” with championships mentioned. Kieger’s team also represented the program well overseas, when it traveled Europe to face opponents from France and the Netherlands. The team went 1-3 abroad, but competed well throughout most of the trip. Kieger brings a hectic style for teams to play against, as she said she plans to use a rapid, transition offense, similar to the system Wojciechowski hopes to implement. Some may underestimate Ball State as an athletic powerhouse, but most of Scholl’s experience comes from his 23 years at Notre Dame, where he rose through the ranks to reach the status of deputy athletic director for the Fighting Irish. He oversaw the operations of the football team, men’s basketball team, baseball team and men’s soccer team, four of the biggest programs at the university. Scholl’s experience as an athletic director may only be two years, but looking at his entire body of work, he is an accomplished veteran. Marquette now has two new head coaches in Wojciechowski and Kieger who are hungry to build a name for themselves and an athletic director who can provide the tools to enable long-standing success. Not to be lost in the mix is the men’s and women’s soccer teams, along with the volleyball team. During the change of leadership, both the men’s and women’s soccer teams have managed to stay competitive. Cords was also instrumental in bringing Ryan Theis as the head coach of volleyball after Bond Shymansky headed back to his alma mater Iowa. All three programs are going to benefit from having stable, quality leadership in the athletic director role. The pieces are in place, the transition is over and stability has been restored. Matt Barbato is a senior studying journalism and marketing. Contact him at matthew.barbato@marquette.edu
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Volleyball faces four winnable games over weekend MU Invitational gives Golden Eagles good chacne for big wins By Patrick Leary
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The Marquette women’s volleyball team faces a busy and exciting weekend. The Golden Eagles return home for the first time this season with a flourish, hosting four matches in two days against James Madison, Rice, Green Bay and Texas-San Antonio. Coach Ryan Theis is eager to play in front of the hometown fans for the first time as Marquette’s coach. “We’re excited for the new floor,” Theis said. “I’m excited to hear the band. I’ve heard they’re a lot of fun.” As much as Theis wants his team to have fun in its first weekend at home, he acknowledged the difficulty of playing a demanding four matches in two days, especially when each of Marquette’s opponents only have to play three. “It is challenging,” Theis said. “The biggest issues are going to come in our last match of the tournament. That’s match four for us and match three for our opponents.” As for the opponents, the Marquette Invitational provides a drop-off in competition from the nationally-ranked teams the Golden Eagles have played so far this fall. Marquette opens the tournament against James Madison Friday morning at 11. The Dukes have opened the season 4-3 and lost to a mediocre Big East squad in Villanova in three straight sets. The Dukes went 13-15 in 2013. Sophomore right side hitter Janey Goodman could cause Marquette some
problems, as she is averaging 4.17 kills per set this season and hitting at a .356 clip. Senior middle blocker Lizzy Briones brings good production and experience to the frontline. The Golden Eagles will then take on Rice in primetime Friday night. The Owls are off to a 5-3 start, but went just 11-19 a season ago. Florida State transfer and redshirt sophomore outside hitter Leah Mikesky provides a nice dual threat for the Owls, averaging 3.32 kills and 2.81 digs per set. Saturday at noon, Marquette plays a rivalry game of sorts against Green Bay. Former Marquette assistant coach Michaela Franklin led the Phoenix to a 14-14 campaign in 2013, but the reins have been given to new coach Sean Burdette. Under Burdette, Green Bay is off to a 1-5 start and didn’t win a single set in its home tournament two weeks ago. Junior setter Emily Riese contributes in many ways, averaging 1.82 kills, 8.32 assists and 2.64 digs per set. Texas-San Antonio, Marquette’s final match of the tournament Saturday night, will provide the toughest test the Golden Eagles will see all weekend. The Roadrunners are coming off a year in which they went 24-8, won the regular season and tournament titles in Conference USA and went to the NCAA Tournament. They are off to a tougher start this year, going just 2-3 in five road matches. Senior middle hitter Dempsey Thornton leads the team in kills per set at 3.45, while junior outside hitter Jordan Kotara averages 2.23 kills and 3.59 digs per frame. While the grind of four matches in two days could wear Marquette down, it should have no issue winning all four matches and possibly sweeping each opponent.
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Redshirt sophomore Meghan Niemann was named to the all-tournament team at Rams Volleyball Classic.