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MUSG to focus on short-term spending

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By Joseph Cahill

joseph.cahill@marquette.edu

Marquette Student Government spent the summer trying to lower the largest total of its Prior Year Reserve Fund in the history of the organization, according to MUSG President Kyle Whelton.

Whelton said the program boards severely underspent their budget, leaving a large surplus in the Reserve Fund. MUSG Program Vice President Ryan Twaddle estimated that the surplus left from last year’s program budget totaled almost $30,000.

“We can allow that to go into the Reserve Fund, or we can make discretionary purchases that are going to directly benefit the students,” Whelton said.

A variety of items were purchased using this money, including televisions for the Center for Leadership, Service and Involvement.

“We spent about $10,000 on water bottles, Frisbees, koozies, advertising and free movies at the varsity,” MUSG Program Vice President Ryan Twaddle said in an email. However, not all of those purchases were for Marquette Mania week. Twaddle said that only $5,037.94 was spent on promotional items for mania week, and that the budget for those items came from the previous year’s surplus.

While much of the merchandise was given away during the first week of school, Whelton said the organization bought items for future events too. “We bought magnets and other things so we could save those publicity funds for other events,” Whelton said. “We also purchased the promotional MUSG tent for events.”

Whelton and Twaddle both justified the purchases because they support the students. “We decided that it would be better to spend the money on things that we can give directly back to the students, rather then let that money go into reserve,” Whelton said.

Twaddle said the publicity purchases help promote MUSG See MUSG, Page 2

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Gov. Scott Walker speaks to members of Marquette’s College Republicans during a meeting Wednesday night, held in Cudahy Hall. Walker stressed creating jobs for graduating students one day after he announced he will not pledge a specific job target during the campaign for his second term.

See Walker, Page 4

Second American journalist killed in Iraq

Vice President Joe Biden said Wedmesday that the U.S. will “follow (the Islamic State) to the gates of hell” to seek justice after the group beheaded two journalists in two weeks.

A video released Tuesday showed the beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff, exactly two weeks after a video showed Marquette alumnus and

photojournalist James Foley being beheaded by a member of IS. “Marquette University extends its thoughts and prayers to the Sotloff family,” a statement released by Marquette said Tuesday. “The Marquette community stands with the friends and family of James Foley, who continue to advocate for the protection and safety of journalists in their quest to promote freedom and truth.”

The U.S. intelligence community confirmed the authenticity of the video Wednesday.

Sotloff was shown in the video of Foley’s beheading, in which the executioner warned that Sotloff would be killed if President Barack Obama

continued airstrikes against IS in Iraq.

Airstrikes continued, including one that damaged armed vehicles near the Mosul Dam. “Like Jim Foley before him, Steve’s life stood in sharp contrast to those who murdered him so brutally,” Obama said. “(IS makes) the absurd claim that they kill in the name of religion, but it was Steven, his friends say, who deeply loved the

Islamic world. His killers try to claim that they defend the oppressed, but it was Steven who traveled across the Middle East risking his life to tell the story of Muslim men and women demanding justice and dignity.”

Sotloff worked as a freelance journalist for Time magazine, Foreign Policy and other publications prior to disappearing in Syria in Aug. 2013.

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Islamic State makes political statement, executes Steven Sotloff

By Andrew Dawson and Natalie Wickman

andrew.dawson@marquette.edu natalie.wickman@marquette.edu

Like Jim Foley before him, Steve (Sotloff’s) life stood in sharp contrast to those who murdered him so brutally.”

Barack Obama, President of the United States

Gonzalez: Luxury living

Lovell talks up MU STEM

Ivy on Fourteenth raises tensions between high priced living and Jesuit ideals of the simple life.

As Wisconsin’s struggles to keep up demand for STEM funding, Lovell focuses on building up tech skills.

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DPS Chief starts his tenure Paul Mascari takes on public safety during a possible transition into formal police powers at Marquette.

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MU searching for 1st win

Men’s soccer will face off against Gonzaga in its home opener Friday night in the Panther Invitational.

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Skylight Music’s Opera 101

Opera 101, presented by Skylight Music Theatre, hopes to make guests more comfortable with opera music.

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Lyft and Uber in Milwaukee

The safety and convenience associated with mobile car services in Milwaukee is a plus for students

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Lovell looks to expand STEM at MU Greater STEM focus aims to impact MKE business community

By Julia Pagliarulo

julia.pagliarulo@marquette.edu

With newly-selected University President Michael Lovell’s strong engineering background, it doesn’t come as a surprise that he’s expressed a lot of interest building Marquette’s education in science, technology, engineering and math — better known collectively as STEM. But considering Lovell’s connections with groups like the Greater Milwaukee Committee, his interest in STEM has implications beyond the Marquette boundaries.

“There’s 1,300 engineering firms right here in Milwaukee,” Lovell said in an interview.

“When you think about the impact those students can have on the city and the state, it’s something we could be known for as a university.”

Although Lovell said the liberal arts aspect of Marquette’s Jesuit curriculum will remain a priority at the university, his commitment to STEM is heightened by his recent appointment as co-chair of the GMC’s Innovation in Milwaukee initiative, or MiKE, which stresses partnering technological

talent with the resources of city businesses.

Lovell will be leading MiKE alongside Todd Teske, president and CEO of Briggs and Stratton Corp., and Jonas Prising, CEO of ManpowerGroup.

“When students around the country are thinking about going to a Jesuit university but want that STEM education, I want Marquette to be the first place that they think of,” Lovell said.

Advocates for greater STEM in Wisconsin argue the education makes students more qualified to fill open positions and presents them as more appealing job applicants, because the program’s courses better prepare students to think critically and analyze information than just a normal college engineering course.

“If you have a STEM degree, the likelihood of a better means Michael Lovell, of life is highUniversity President er, because STEM jobs on average provide a better rate of pay and employment,” said Rich Merkel, executive director of STEM Forward, a group that advocates for greater resources for technology education.

It also means more jobs. In a study done by STEM Connector, researchers found that there are currently 600,000 available jobs in STEM fields, with 1.7 million new jobs to be created by 2015.

When students... are thinking about going to a Jesuit university but want that STEM education I want (MU) to be the first place that they think of.”

Aug. 31 Between 1:14 and 1:30 a.m., a fire alarm sounded for Abbottsford Hall.

MFD was contacted and the building was evacuated. Upon investigation, it was determined that unknown person(s) activated a pull station without cause. The alarm was reset and the building reopened.

Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

University President Michael Lovell said he wants to build up the university’s STEM education while retaining its liberal arts core.

To build up the infrastructure for Marquette students to take on these jobs, Mark Federle, associate dean of the College of Engineering and member of STEM Forward, said Marquette would need additional faculty members and laboratory spaces to accommodate the surge in students interested in the school’s programs.

He also stressed that the commitment would have to go beyond just the university.

“We need to get into junior highs and high schools to talk about preparation for becoming an engineer because if you didn’t pick the right seventh grade math, joining

the STEM field in college becomes much more problematic because you don’t have the fundamental math skills,” Federle said.

Overall, the goal would be to provide enough resources for students prior to and at Marquette to render graduate school unnecessary.

The state of Wisconsin just recently started to invest in STEM, with the Department of Public Instruction distributing $250,000 this summer to school districts that applied for the funding.

That allocation from the state budget, however, falls short of the total $1.2 million requested from schools.

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MUSG: Whelton, Twaddle plan for programs, publicity programs. “A lot of the time our publicity used to be just fliers, so let’s step up our game, let’s stop planning great programs and not give any time to publicity,” he said.

Whelton said the reason for the unusually large surplus was because anticipated programs were not planned. “What occurred is that there were a number of programs that were cancelled or just not planned,” Whelton

said. “It wasn’t that these programs were lacking in financial support or didn’t have access to the funds, they just simply didn’t use them.”

Twaddle said he plans to meet more closely with the program committees and move money to where it will be used to avoid under spending. Whelton added that MUSG is instituting a quarterly report system to monitor budget lines closer throughout

DPS Reports Aug. 30 Between 2:20 and 2:25 a.m., a student reported that he gave his wallet to a taxi cab driver and the driver drove off without giving the student his wallet back in the 800 block of N. 14th Street.

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Sept. 1 At 1:17 a.m., two unidentified subjects exited a vehicle and approached a student at the rear of a building in the 900 block of N. 17th St. One of the subjects displayed a weapon and removed the student’s property. The subjects fled the scene. The student was not injured.

The estimated loss is $600. MPD was contacted.

At 1:53 a.m., three unidentified subjects exited a vehicle in the 1500 block of W. Kilbourn Ave. and approached two students. One of the subjects displayed a weapon and punched one of the

the year. “We are going to monitor which lines are on track to meet the budget targets and which ones are going to underspend, then move that money so it can be better spent to serve students,” Whelton said.

The financial integrity of MUSG, Whelton said, was one of his first priorities as president.

“MUSG puts its ducks in a row when it comes to its finances. It is not OK to have years where

we are severely under budget and be severely over budget in other areas.”

Whelton added he hopes that a Reserve Fund as high as it has been will not happen in the future.

“It is my sincere hope that never again will MUSG have to face something like that again,” Whelton said. “Going forward there is a lot of hope that we can avoid a situation like this again”

Events Calendar students in the face causing minor injury. The other student was not injured. The subject removed the students’ property and fled with the other subjects. The estimated combined loss is $440. MPD was contacted. Medical assistance was declined.

Sept. 2 At 3:06 p.m., a person not affiliated with Marquette trespassed in the Jesuit Residence Visitor Parking Lot and was cited by MPD.

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Thursday 4 NFL Viewing Party, Union Sports Annex, 7 p.m.

Outdoor Movie featuring “The Fault in Our Stars,” Central Mall, 9 p.m.

Friday 5 Study Abroad Fair, outside Alumni Memorial Union, 10 a.m.

Saints of Valory & Student Showcase, 7 p.m.

Featuring “Maleficent,” Varsity Theatre, 8 p.m.Featuring “Maleficent,” Varsity Theatre, 8 p.m.

Saturday 6 Back to School Field Day, Central Mall, 12 p.m.

Sunday 7 Fall 2014 Choreographer Auditions, Weasler Auditorium, 11 a.m.

Living Rosary, Central Mall, 7 p.m.

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New DPS chief settles into role Walker speaks on Mascari named new tight governor race DPS director after nine-month search

By Gary Leverton

gary.leverton@marquette.edu

With school underway and students settled on and around campus, Paul Mascari is also settling into his new position as director and chief of the Department of Public Safety.

Mascari’s goal is simple: Make a more efficient department and keep safety a priority as the department grows within the next few years.

And part of that goal may include transitioning DPS into a police force, coming from a law signed

by Gov. Scott Walker in April that gives the university the power to assume formal police powers.

“One of the main reasons we’re looking at it is for efficiency,” Mascari said. “We want to take our time to explore, see budget impacts and make sure that we’re efficient while keeping the neighborhood safe.”

Mascari was a key contributor in passing the bill, although it is still unclear whether DPS will adopt police powers. Regular meetings and discussions will occur throughout the semester with constituents, students, faculty and staff on the transition.

Mascari grew up as the oldest of five brothers and sisters, throwing him into a leadership role early.

He said the skills he learned there helped him build camaraderie with the DPS force.

Prior to his time at Marquette, Mascari served in the United States Marine Corps as a weapons platoon sergeant in 2002. He was also a sergeant and shift supervisor for General Security Services Corporation, where he supervised, scheduled and trained armed security guards on contract with Milwaukee’s Reuss Federal Plaza, federal courthouse and INS buildings.

When he arrived at Marquette 10 years ago, Mascari started as a patrol officer, slowly rising through

right turnout and the right focus, we can make it work.”

Walker’s appearance at Marquette follows an announcement from him on Tuesday that he would not make a jobs pledge for his second term, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

By Robert Gebelhoff In his first run for governor, robert.gebelhoff@marquette.edu Walker promised to create 250,000 Gov. Scott Walker encouraged jobs during his first term, but only Marquette College Republicans about 103,000 jobs were created to recruit voters for the upcoming over the past four years, according election at the group’s first meet- to data from the U.S. Bureau of ing Wednesday night, stressing that Labor Statistics. post-grad employment depends “I think it makes sense for Walker on their votes. to not make a pledge if he’s trying “As students, you have to be to focus efforts in other places — thinking a little bit the job market is down the way,” up,” said Emmali Walker said at the Hanson, a junior event. “You need in the College think about getof Engineering ting a job — and who attended the not just a job, but College Republihopefully a job in can event. the career path you Members of got your major in.”

Marquette’s ColThe goverScott Walker, lege Democrats, nor also heavGovernor of Wisconsin though, argued ily criticized his Walker’s appearDemocratic opance was more ponent Mary Burke on her re- about scoring political points than cord of job growth as Secretary appealing job numbers. of Commerce under former Gov. “It makes sense that Governor Jim Doyle, blasting her for pri- Walker is reaching out to the Colvate sector jobs lost under the lege Republicans,” said Aliya ManDoyle administration. jee, chair of the College Democrats “They created fewer actual pri- and a sophomore in the College vate sector jobs, even when there of Arts & Sciences, in an email. was no recession, than in any of the “Young voters across Wisconsin are last three years,” Walker said. finding him out of touch with the Walker is expected to release a issues they care about like student jobs plan in the coming weeks for debt reform, reproductive rights his second term if he wins reelec- and marriage equality.” tion in November. At Wednesday’s The latest Marquette Law Poll meeting, though, Walker outlined released last week shows that the his general goals to stimulate the race between Walker and Burke reeconomy, including lowering taxes mains neck-and-neck. Walker leads through budget surpluses and en- Burke by roughly three points, at couraging small business start-ups 47.5 percent to 44.1 percent, among by breaking down regulations. registered voters. Among likely “This is a really tight election,” voters, though, Burke led Walker Walker said. “It’s probably not 48.6 to 46.5. even, it probably leans a little to the Gaps for both registered and likeDemocrats actually. But with the ly voters fell in the margin of error.

Gov. encourages MU Republicans to recruit voters for reelection

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Mascari was instrumental in acquiring police powers for DPS this March.

the ranks of DPS until he was chosen this summer to fill the position left by former Chief Larry Rickard, who resigned last fall.

“Throughout my career here and the different aspects I was involved in — crime prevention, victim witness services, working on patrol—I really have gotten a taste for everything,” Mascari said.

When the search for the new DPS chief ended after the nine-month term of interim director Russell Shaw, Mascari said he believes his wide range of knowledge acquired throughout his time on the force equipped him for the job.

He also said one of the biggest challenges he faced so far was getting students — especially freshmen and transfer students — to understand that safety is a shared responsibility between students and DPS. “To get that message out is a challenge because your audience changes every year and then you have to keep reinforcing that message and make sure that the safety procedures and guidelines are being followed,” he said.

A typical day for Mascari involves overseeing 180 student and professional staff members. He emphasized collaboration, saying that biggest responsibility is to ensure the staff always works toward bettering the community. It is also his responsibility to ensure that his officers are aware of their surroundings at all times.

“We can’t operate out of a vacuum,” Mascari said.

Shaw, associate director and captain of DPS, worked with Mascari for almost 10 years, and described Mascari as a “very forward-thinking person.”

“He’s a high-character person, a strong leader (who’s) committed and energetic — things that are very important to being chief of this department,” Shaw said.

Jill Weisensel, a lieutenant for DPS, added that Mascari provides a lead-by-example leadership style that she said is very comforting. “(Mascari is) open and transparent with officers (on what his) goals and directions of the department are,” she said.

It’s probably not even, it probably leans a little to the Democrats actually.”

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Opera 101 provides relaxed approach to classic art form New course hopes to ease anxiety over operatic music style

By Stephanie Harte

stephanie.harte@marquette.edu

Experiencing and learning about opera may not be a typical Thursday night activity for most college students, but with Opera 101, Skylight Music Theatre will present the art form in a relaxed and social environment for all students, not just the musically inclined.

Opera 101 serves as an outlet for Milwaukeeans to come together and discuss the opera form, as well as listen to some performances. Guests hear performances from Subbaraman, three other vocalists and a pianist. The event is free, so anyone interested in experiencing this classic form of story telling has nothing to lose. Held every first Thursday of every month, the next Opera 101 course is Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Hotel Foster.

Skylight Music Theatre’s artistic director Viswa Subbaraman intends for the events to be simply an intro into the world of opera so guests can slowly become more accustomed to the style.

“The music and its beautiful way to tell stories is what is most amazing to me,”

Subbaraman said.

Subbaraman wanted to become the artistic director for Skylight Music Theatre because it was one of the only companys he knew that incorporated musical theatre, opera and operetta. He officially became Skylight’s artistic director at the start of the 2013-2014 season and hopes that guests become familiar with all of these facets of musical theatre and their

I hated the first opera I attended because I knew nothing about it in college, I want to help people find a way to approach it.

Viswa Subbaraman, artistic director for Skylight Music Theatre different ways to share stories.

“The event is meant to be a fun, laid back way of approaching opera,” Subbaraman said. “(Opera) isn’t scary and is very easy to get into.”

The idea for Opera 101, came to Subbaraman while working for his company Opera Vista in Houston.

“I hated the first opera I attended because I knew nothing about it in college,” Subbaraman

said. “I want to help people find a way to approach it.”

Subbaraman first attended Duke University to become a doctor, like his father and grandfather, but developed a deeper passion for music while playing for the school’s marching band. He pursued this passion by traveling abroad to expand his knowledge of the arts. After college, Subbaraman went on to become an assistant conductor of the Orchestre National de France.

In 2005, Subbaraman opened Opera Vista, an innovative contemporary opera company in Houston, where he helped to create the annual Opera Vista competition for new opera.

While serving as the owner and artistic director there, he assisted with the world premiere of James Norman’s “Wake,” as well as the Texas premiere of Amy Beach’s “Cabildo.”

Since Subbaraman didn’t get involved with the arts until his sophomore year of college, he strives to bring new people to the art form and break down its wall of exclusivity. He stresses to Opera 101 guests how opera serves as a beautiful way to tell stories, much like theatre.

“This 300-year-old art form with its stories can still be fascinating today,” Subbaraman said. “We, as humans, haven’t changed and can still relate to these stories about romance and triumph.”

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Viswa Subbaraman initiated the idea for Skylight’s Opera 101 in 2005.

Peculiar Netflix Picks: ‘Good Burger’

Nickelodeon film thrives on nostalgia, humor for all ages

By Jack Taylor

jack.taylor@marquette.edu

“Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger. Can I take your order?”

For our generation, Nickelodeon movies of the 90s represent nostalgia at its finest. We think back to Kel’s orange soda cravings in “Kenan & Kel.” We reminisce about kids getting slimed on “Figure It Out.” Naturally, we cannot forget about the home of the Good Burger.

“Good Burger” gives us a lot to look back on, reminding us that we are never too old to feel like a kid.

The film tells the story of a high school student in desperate need of a summer job. Dexter Reed (a young Kenan Thompson of “Saturday Night Live”) stumbles into a Good Burger fast food restaurant in the middle of a bad day. Serving Dexter

is another teenager named Ed (Kenan’s partner-in-crime, Kel Mitchell).

Ed is widely known as an airhead, always seeming to be a step behind the rest of the Good Burger crew. Yet, he somehow manages to get Dexter a job at the burger joint. The two end up joining forces as Good Burger, in the midst of its financial success, is faced with a problem: a new restaurant, Mondo Burger, opens across the street, drawing all the customers away from our beloved friends at Good Burger.

Mondo Burger is run by the nasty, hard-edged Kurt Bozwell (Jan Schwieterman), who sets up a sweatshop-like assembly line for his employees. Together, Ed, Dexter and the rest of the Good Burger staff must make sure that Good Burger does not fall “into the grinder” in the face of their heated competition.

The greatest thing about “Good Burger” is that the humor is not made for a specific audience. Both kids and adults can enjoy this film. The jokes are multi-dimensional, allowing people of all ages to have a laugh.

However, one element aimed at adult viewers is the movie’s cameos. When Ed and Dexter find themselves in a mental institute, they break out into a hilarious dance sequence to “(Not Just) Knee Deep” by Funkadelic. In the crowd of lunatics, writer and lead singer of the song George Clinton appears, sporting his funky dreadlocks.

Otis, who plays the mysterious fry cook, is Abe Vigoda of “The Godfather.” Famous comedian Sinbad also makes an appearance as Dexter’s afro-obsessed high school teacher.

The humor in “Good Burger” is so outrageous that I almost felt too old to be laughing, until I realized that is exactly what director Brian Robbins wants us to do. Of course, it is silly to see Ed splashing around in the milkshake machine, but that kind of humor that brought me back to my childhood. Singing along to Ed’s “I’m a Dude” song can bring out the five-year-old in any viewer. Giant hamburgers, flying ice cream and broken mailboxes all add on to the nostalgic magic that lays within the film.

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Mitchell and Thompson make burgers and laughs in 1997’s “Good Burger.”

The movie provides a nice break from reality by bringing back the same jokes I laughed at 15 years ago. Pouring the adult humor on top of that leaves no room for a dull moment. Yes, it is stupid humor.

What else do we expect from a Nickelodeon movie?

It is easy to get caught up in the stresses of adulthood. Laughter is the best way to relieve stress, and “Good Burger” supplies all audiences with plenty of

humor. Not too many Nickelodeon films stood the test of time, but this one continues to entertain more than 15 years later. “Good Burger” is the perfect film suitable for anyone who needs a 90 minute escape from the stresses of adulthood. No matter how caught up we get in the strains of reality, there’s always room for nostalgic laughter.

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Story quality makes successful spinoffs Coming up this weekend...

Lily Stanicek Despite modifications to the medium, some elements persist throughout the changing landscape of television. The first television show that spawned a spinoff was the 1952 variety show, “The Jack Gleason Show.”

One of its nightly bits called “The Honeymooners” was so popular that, in 1955, the creators decided to give it its own half-hour slot.

Ironically, the show proceeded to falter in the face of stiff competition and ended after only one year.

Nevertheless, following in the footsteps of every other medium finding inspiration in other works, television continues to put out material connected in some way to other shows, movies and books. While some spinoffs become wildly successful, producers should be wary of simply relying on a previous show’s material and disregarding opportunities to enhance the plot. The quality of a story makes for successful television, whether the show is a spinoff or not.

The histories of spinoff shows are full of embarrassing failures, poor execution and botched potential, the funniest and most forgotten example being “Joey,” the ill-conceived spinoff of “Friends” that ran from 2004 - 2006. But there are also amazing successes, like “The Colbert Report,” a spinoff of “The Daily Show” and “NCIS”, in its 11th season and consistently one of the highestrated shows, originally a spinoff of “JAG.” These and classics like “Family Matters” and “Happy Days” transcend their creative ties to the original material and become their own inspired and iconic work.

In recent years, old shows have been rebooted to drum up new material with a better potential for success. Although the phenomenon is not new, we have seen it most recently in the much-talkedabout “Breaking Bad” spinoff, “Better Call Saul.” Momentarily ignoring the claim of TV being a well-oiled machine for cookiecutter entertainment, any perceived increase in the number of spinoff shows is an almost understandable reaction to the demands of modern pop culture.

Because supply and demand are so connected, there has been an onslaught of not only “prestige” television (your standard “True Dectectives” or “Breaking Bads”), but also television in general. NBC, for example, has six new shows airing this fall, in addition to its 13 returning shows.

Of these 19 shows, six could be considered spinoffs, including newcomer “Constantine,” adapted from the comic series, “Hellblazer,” and longstanding powerhouses, “Law & Order: SVU” and “Hannibal.” In contrast, the media giant’s lineup consisted of just nine relatively unsuccessful shows 40 years ago.

Just this year there are at least 10 spinoffs of previous shows and at least eight more that are spinoffs of movies or books. While

some fans rejoice at the creation of a spinoff show, others argue that the increasingly popular spinoff “culture” promotes a lack of originality.

From a business standpoint, networks like ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX are no longer just competing against each other. HBO, Showtime, AMC, FX, Netflix and Amazon are all creating new, original content with few limitations on storytelling. In theory, spinoffs give the core four networks the upper hand. Rather than risk the green-lighting of pilots with no crossover fan base, no connections to other shows or characters and entirely new material, networks create spinoffs as alternatives to the risky development of brand new programming.

Unfortunately for executives, television is not just a business. It is a dependent art made up of producers, writers, actors and directors, all with visions to shape a show that will eventually air on televisions and Netflix accounts across the country. This is true of original content and spinoffs alike. It might guarantee a few crossover fans initially, but putting faith in a spinoff solely because it is a spinoff does not guarantee success.

Spinoffs are not necessarily immediate successes in the vein of their originators, as many are looking for “Better Call Saul” to be, or simply cookie-cutter entertainment. They are as dependent upon good writing, good stories, good casting and good direction as original content is. And they are just as susceptible to failure.

Original series do not have a monopoly on originality in storytelling. So, be careful about prematurely praising “Better Call Saul” when it premiers this January, and do not be too quick to write it off as a mediocre version of the original. Give the show, and all the other new spinoffs premiering this year, their fair shake. Innovative and inspired stories make great television, regardless of where we first met the characters.

Around Milwaukee

Indian Summer Festival

On campus MU @ the Zoo When: Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: The Milwaukee County Zoo Why: The Milwaukee County Zoo houses more than 2,000 animals from around the world. Chances are high that your favorite animal lives only a bus ride away. The zoo also offers special attractions and performances, like a Sky Glider to see the furry and feathered habitants from above, the seal and sea lion show and giraffe feedings. Buses leave from 16th St. and Wells St. at 10:30 a.m. and return to campus at 3 p.m.

Cost: Tickets are available in the Brooks Lounge for $5.

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MU Unplugged Student Showcase ft. Saints of Valory When: Friday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.

Where: Westowne Square

Why: Texas band Saints of Valory knows how to combine rock beats that make feet tap and pop lyrics that make listeners sing.

The group’s members, musicians Gavin Jasper, Godfrey Thomson and Stephen Buckle, are no strangers to Milwaukee; they opened for O.A.R. at Summerfest this July.

The showcase’s musical acts from Marquette include Elyssa Camerino and Zach Vandenburg, Vince Van Dyke and The Weekend Commute.

Lily Stanicek is a junior studying journalism and writing-intensive english. Email Lily with comments or suggestions at lily.stanicek@marquette.edu.

When: Friday, Sept 5 - Saturday Sept. 7 Where: Henry Maier Festival Park on the Lakefront Why: Milwaukee is known for its summer ethnic festivals, but Indian Summer Festival is recognized as one of the largest cultural celebrations for Native Americans, drawing crowds from all over the world. Over the weekend, festival-goers have the opportunity to learn more about American tribes, sing and hear traditional stories around a campfire, build a wigwam and view authentic Native American artwork. The festival also hosts smoke dance and drum competitions.

Cost: Tickets are $14 at the gate. Admission is free from 4 - 6 p.m. Friday with a donation of school supplies.

Yellow Phone Music Conference When: Thursday, Sept. 4 - Sunday, Sept. 7 Where: The Historic Third Ward Why: The conference itself is primarily for upand-coming musicians and new music industry professionals looking to make connections and learn how to succeed in the business. However, it also features artist showcases Sept. 5 and 6 starting at 7 p.m. The showcases take place at various venues in the Third Ward, including Milwaukee Ale House, Cafe Benelux and Colectivo.

Most groups are from the Midwest, like local group The Living Statues, but some come from as far as Winnipeg in Canada. The Yellow Phone Kick-Off party take place at the Hyatt Regency Sept. 4 from 7 - 11 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Cost: Conference badges are $69 for students.

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Uber and Lyft are safe choice in MKE transportation

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Our view: Mobile ride service providers bring in new innovations for safety and convenience and can offer new ideas to Milwaukee’s cab companies.

Mobile ride service providers Uber and Lyft are upsetting the status quo in major cities across the United States. In Milwaukee, cabs need a city issued permit from a capped number and are subject to fee regulations, but mobile ride service providers operate without licensure and are not held to the same standard.

However, the signing of a recent city ordinance into law may lift the current cap on available cab permits, opening up the opportunity to purchase permits

by Uber and Lyft. This would legitimize the operation of Uber and Lyft serving Milwaukee while putting cab companies at a disadvantage as the monopoly they held since the permit cap was set in 1991 would break up.

Five major cab companies in Milwaukee will contest the ordinance in an attempt to maintain their legitimacy and thwart rapid success of companies like Uber. Though they have every right to contest this law taking effect, the rise of Uber represents a changed market, with safer options in ride services for people in Milwaukee.

Uber and Lyft sharply altered the economic model for taxi cabs with new expectations and easier accessibility. Both operate on a mobile application, which syncs with online payment methods and offers numerous choices, from vehicle size to splitting the cost of a trip among users. Cab users have no say over what standard of services they receive, which can lead to over-packed cars and chaos, but Uber and Lyft fulfill their standard of comfort and safety while opening up the lines of communication between drivers, central staff and customers. You can call cab companies to complain about

something, but the companies do not communicate as effectively with drivers as Uber and Lyft.

In an urban setting, where riding the bus or waiting some indeterminate time for a ride can put one at risk, the perks of knowing when the driver will arrive and tracking your whereabouts during the ride cannot be understated. For Marquette students traveling to different parts of Milwaukee, beyond the range of LIMOS or off a bus route, these services can put both students and parents at ease by minimizing the time spent in or around crime-ridden areas. Promoting safety is a big plus for mobile ride services which should be a standard with today’s technology.

Milwaukee cab companies, in their attempts to remain relevant and profitable, should consider what changes they may make if the lawsuit is defeated. There are many areas to explore new means of convenience and though it appears the multi-city operations cornered the market, more innovations can be made specific to Milwaukee that are not part of the Uber or Lyft business model. Such innovations could be location trackers riders could follow along with and city insights that can help direct and protect passengers in Milwaukee.

While it is of great importance for Milwaukee to consider the long-term economic ramifications of new mobileride services, Uber and Lyft offer positive piece of mind to customers and should continue to set new standards for what we can expect from ride services. With greater accountability and disclosure, the market is changing. Cab companies and the city of Milwaukee can work on new ways to serve its clientele without disadvantaging the consumer. There is the possibility of a new standard, where people feel comfortable and safe in the city.

Matt Gozun It is common courtesy to avoid two topics during family reunions or Thanksgiving dinners: religion and politics. Unless one does not want to see a certain aunt or cousin next year, it is generally wise to leave the president’s job performance, the events going on in Ferguson or the midterm elections out of the conversation. In addition to the inconvenience of having to defend your point of view, a drawn out argument can ruin an otherwise festive family affair.

However, a recent study published by the Pew Research Center found that people are actually more willing to discuss hot button political issues in person, during an event such as a family dinner, rather than through a social media platform like Facebook. The study asked respondents whether they would be open to discussing a current events issue like government surveillance in various situations.

Of those asked, 75 percent of respondents were “very willing” or “somewhat willing” to discuss the topic during a family dinner, while only 43 percent were willing to do so on Facebook. Respondents even said they were more open about politics in the workplace than online, with 66 percent saying they were willing to talk about the issue while on the job.

While the specific topic may have had an effect on the responses, the results are still rather surprising. It is commonly thought that people are more open about their views online than they are in person, and, to an extent, this is true. Anonymity gives internet users, many of them in the comments sections of news organizations, the ability to say whatever inflammatory opinions they may have without any fear of repercussions. For better or worse, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter do not offer their users the same

privacy. Whatever a person says or even likes on Facebook is attached to his/her name and is visible to any user on Facebook, depending on privacy settings.

Society today revolves around the phenomenon of the image, both in the literal and figurative sense. Social media has made it much easier for people to control how they present themselves to their friends and the world at large. Users choose the profile pictures that are the most flattering, take selfies wherever they go to make their lives seem interesting and document their acts of charity.

In today’s hyper-polarized political atmosphere, displaying a controversial opinion is bound to illicit a negative reaction from a certain segment of the population. At best, people discover that their friends have different opinions.

At worst, the perception of someone’s image can completely change.

Speaking in-person allows for someone to defend themselves; on social media, the reader nitpicks what he or she wants to read. A single comment criticizing Israeli military operations can turn someone into an Anti-Semite, while another one expressing opposition to same-sex marriage can make a person into a homophobic bigot.

Despite breakthroughs in instant communication, the “spiral of silence” in which people discuss politics only with those who agree with them continues on today. And with the invention of social media, it is now even easier, with partisan blogs and news sites, to remain in a one-sided echo chamber without exposure to other points of view. The current rate of political polarization across the country is perhaps due to the unwillingness of people on both sides to even consider other positions. It has become customary to react in a knee-jerk fashion which prevents social media from being an effective platform for political debate and discussion.

Matt Gozun is a senior studying biology and economics. Email him with any comments or suggestions at benjaminmatthew.gozun@marquette.edu.

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Luxury living contrasts with Jesuit ideals of university

Jasmine Gonzalez Every morning on my way to class, I walk past Ivy on Fourteenth, the new student apartment complex on the northwest corner of 14th and Wells. From the moment it comes into my periphery until I arrive at class, I cannot stop thinking about it. I find myself admiring the silvery panels reflecting the sunlight and wondering what it is like to live there. After all, Ivy on Fourteenth bills itself as “Luxury Student Living”; its units come with granite countertops and flat screen TVs, and the amenities include a state-of-the-art gym and a daily coffee bar. I’m slightly envious of the lucky souls who have access to this daily coffee bar, and as a former resident of the 2040 Lofts, I admit I am starting to miss having a gym right below my apartment.

But recently, another set of thoughts has surfaced. While I lived in the 2040s, and as I watched the Ivy go skyward, I could not help feeling a little guilty being surrounded by such comforts, especially knowing that poverty continues to be such a pressing issue in Milwaukee. As a student at a school that emphasizes service and the care of others, was living in a luxury apartment contradictory to Marquette’s mission?

To find my answers and better understand Marquette’s overall mission, I went back to the teachings of Ignatius of Loyola, the

original Jesuit himself, as well as one of his saintly counterparts, Francis of Assisi. Both believed material possessions should play a minor role in the lives of the faithful. Francis and his followers subscribed to the ideals of both simplicity and poverty—that is, that one’s possessions should be unostentatious and next to nothing. Several centuries later, Ignatius originally strove to live the same ascetic lifestyle that Francis had. His views, however, would change. Today, one of the main Ignatian ideals is that of indifference; what matters is not how many or few possessions we have, but what role they play in our lives. jasmine color sided

While Franciscan ideals of austerity would clash with the comforts of a place like the Ivy or the 2040s, Ignatian ideals are much more adaptable. If we are fortunate enough to have the means to live comfortably, we are not forced to renounce our possessions and live in poverty. Likewise, if we live in simplicity, we are asked not to yearn for what we do not have and to accept what we have been given. Ignatian ideals simply ask that, no matter where we live or what we have, we remember to be good people and that we look out for one another.

As we all make plans for our future housing arrangements, whether we are in a roomy

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luxury suite or in a tiny vintage efficiency, we can keep these Ignatian ideals in mind. For me, that means changing the way I look at the Ivy each morning. I will probably still admire the building’s sunny glint each morning, and that is OK. But to truly live up to Ignatian ideals, it is time for me to stop yearning wistfully for an in-building coffee bar. The important thing is to focus instead on what I can do with what I have—which, yes, means learning to accept that my fridge will remain in my new living room. C’est la vie.

Jasmine Gonzalez is a senior studying political science and history. Email Jasmine with comments or suggestions at jasmine.a.gonzalez@marquette.edu and follow her on Twitter, @_jasberry.

MU sustainability efforts lack focus on eliminating waste

Joe McAdams Back in April, the Princeton Review listed Marquette University as one of 332 colleges in their 2014 Guide to Green Colleges. The report commended Marquette’s efficient use of energy and water systems, and this year, Marquette Student Government spent roughly $55,000 on to-go box systems and water bottle refilling stations, continuing the university’s greater goal of sustainability.

The university adopted policies and practices to reduce waste and make the consumption of materials more efficient in recent

years, such as construction and renovation projects that qualify buildings for the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. Eckstein Hall, Engineering Hall, McCabe Hall and Zilber Hall are all examples of LEED certified buildings, but more can be done in the way of recycling and reducing the consumption of materials and energy.

Over 50 buildings on campus, excluding parking structures, are not LEED-certified, which indicate the overwhelming majority of buildings on campus could consume less energy and water in current functions. In the residence halls, for example, not all dorms use dual-flush toilets and low-flow shower heads.

High efficiency light fixtures can be installed in more places across campus, reducing the need and usage of electricity in many buildings. Several bathrooms in academic buildings lack electric hand dryers, so students and faculty use paper towels in lieu of air drying.

Waste is a major problem on campus because only a fraction of materials used end up being recycled. As of June 2012, Marquette’s recycling rate is only 32.84 percent. Or, put another way, over two thirds of the materials used on campus are thrown away after first use. To put this in perspective, other universities like Georgetown University and Pepperdine University achieve higher recycling rates of 45 percent and 78 percent respectively.

Dining options help explain why waste at Marquette remains high. Currently, of the four Brew Cafes that offer coffee and tea to students on meal plans, three provide coffee cups that cannot be recycled in the university’s single-stream recycling program. In effect, hundreds of paper cups are wasted every day at Marquette, in part because the university’s Brew locations make the choice to use coffee cups that cannot be recycled inconvenient.

If Brew locations on campus were to

encourage students to bring their own mugs to fill with coffee, tens of thousands of coffee cups would not be wasted each year, and the money saved from not having to purchase paper cups and dispose of the waste could pay for mugs for incoming students to use at Brew locations. Currently, only the Brew in Raynor Library, one of the busiest on campus, adopts this model.

Becoming a waste-free and highly efficient campus is undoubtedly a major goal of the Office of Sustainability and its partner student groups. Although achieving the goal of total sustainability requires significant investment over the course of many years, efforts to reduce waste should be a major focus of the Marquette community as they are cheap and easy to implement.

Joe McAdams is a sophomore studying economics.

Email Joe with comments or suggestions at joseph.mcadams@marquette.edu.

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MU looking for win No. 2

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Freshman midfielder Heather Handwork is just one bench player that should get some playing time against the inexperienced New Mexico squad in Friday’s match.

Women’s soccer travels to Colorado Springs for tourney

By Jacob Born

jacob.born@marquette.edu

The Marquette women’s soccer team travels to Colorado this weekend to participate in the Colorado College Invitational, where the Golden Eagles look to get back in the win column.

Trying to stop a three-game skid, Marquette (1-3) will kick off in Colorado Springs, Colo., against New Mexico.

It is the Lobos’ first game of

the regular season.

New Mexico played a single exhibition game in its preseason, a 3-0 loss to Arizona Aug. 16. The team was scheduled to start the season Aug. 22, but had to cancel its match against Texas Tech.

For Marquette, that could be a great advantage.

New Mexico only has one returning senior on its squad, midfielder Alexis Leyba. Because she plays defensive midfielder, Leyba did not record a single point last season. The Golden Eagles could take advantage of that inexperience and get ahead early.

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is goal scoring. New Mexico’s leading returning scorers are juniors Lindsey Guice and Dylann O’Connor, who each notched 11 points last season.

With a low-scoring offense such as New Mexico’s, Marquette’s defense should not fall victim to the defensive collapses that have plagued the team for the past three losses. However, the Golden Eagles need to also be careful to not underestimate the Lobos, who have nine returning starters.

In Marquette’s second match of the Invitational, the Golden Eagles will take on host Colorado College.

Coming into the tournament, the Tigers are 1-1-1. They beat

state rival Denver, lost to Northern Colorado and tied Colgate in their first three matches of the season. Colorado College also played Nebraska in an exhibition match and fell to the Cornhuskers 5-3.

Marquette should find solace in its allowing two fewer goals to Nebraska than the Tigers did, but the Golden Eagles also scored one fewer goal. But because it was an exhibition game, the Cornhuskers may not have been playing its starting lineup against the Tigers.

Junior midfielder Sarah Schweiss leads Colorado College in scoring with eight points in just three games played. Schweiss has the ability to take over a

game and score at any time, and should be a focal point for the Marquette defense.

The Tigers offense generates a lot of shots, with the team taking 53 in its first three games, 21 of which ended up on goal.

Goalkeepers Amanda Engel, and if she sees playing time, Sofie Schunk, will be active in net.

The Golden Eagles have had a rough stretch to start the season, but a good showing at the Colorado College Invitational could get the season back on track.

Marquette’s match against New Mexico starts at 2 p.m.

Friday afternoon, and kickoff against Colorado College is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Men’s Soccer ready for home opener MU hosts Gonzaga, Oregon State for Panther Invitational

Poor starts don’t mean poor seasons

By Jack Goods

jack.goods@marquette.edu

Marquette’s busy start to the season continues this weekend, when it hosts Gonzaga and Oregon State as part of the annual Panther Invitational.

The home opener Friday against Gonzaga will be the Bulldogs’ second game of the season.

The team had a difficult time with Washington, ranked fourth in this week’s coach’s poll, falling 4-0. Gonzaga will be looking to get out of the doghouse with a victory this weekend.

Marquette has a definite advantage in experience in the Gonzaga match. Three freshmen started last weekend for the Bulldogs, and six total freshmen made it onto the pitch.

“We’re experienced,” coach Louis Bennett said. “Gonzaga is going to be a very good team. They’re going to be feisty, they have some youthfulness to them and they’re on the large side. There will be some contrasting styles.”

Sunday’s opponent, Oregon State, took part in the Nike Portland Invite last weekend. The Beavers won both their matches, a 3-1 victory against Evansville Friday and a 1-0 victory against Central Florida Sunday.

The Marquette coaching staff will be able to watch Oregon State’s match against WisconsinMilwaukee in person Friday, since they are both involved in the same tournament. It is one of the few situations where live scouting is allowed.

The games follow last weekend’s pair of matches at the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic. Marquette lost games to Notre Dame and Indiana, each by one goal. Marquette dropped out of the top 25 in the coach’s poll and to No. 22 in the Soccer America polls after the results last weekend.

“This is the thing about

Jacob Born

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Redshirt junior Axel Sjoberg is a staple of the MU defense that has been solid despite the team’s two losses.

rankings,” Bennett said. “When we’re in them, that’s great, when we’re not in them, that’s great.

The day that I can put a shirt on the rankings and tell them to go out and either score goals, defend our goal, or stop a penalty, I’ll be really concerned about rankings.”

The Golden Eagles are trying to move past the first weekend’s games and look forward to the rest of the season.

“We’re trying to put that behind us,” said redshirt junior David Selvaggi, who sat out last season after transferring from DePaul. “We’re just preparing for the upcoming games.”

Despite having the Oregon State game looming in the background, Bennett made it clear the team is moving forward with the mindset of one game at a time.

The quick turnaround should not

affect the game plan drastically.

“Basically within our team structure we just fine-tune,” Bennett said. “We’re always going to play basically the same way.

We’ll just fine-tune a few things to focus on the pluses and minuses of the team we’re playing.”

The team will not focus on Oregon State until the final whistle sounds against Gonzaga.

“As soon as the Gonzaga game ends … we’ll start our tactical preparations for our next game,” Bennett said.

Despite facing two games in a row for the second straight weekend, this go around should be less hectic with the games being held at Valley Fields.

“We get our own beds,” Selvaggi said. “It’s pretty nice when we get to stay here.”

Marquette faced injury troubles

in the first weekend, but one unnamed player will be returning for this week. Luis Trude, the senior transfer from Brazil, still has one more week before he’s eligible to play.

Off the pitch, senior goalkeeper Charlie Lyon also received an honor this week. He was one of 30 seniors across the country to be named to the Senior CLASS Award, given to the player that best exemplifies achievements in community, classroom, character and competition. Lyon was the only soccer player to receive the Big East Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Award last season.

The Golden Eagles’ weekend kicks off with the Gonzaga match Friday at 5 p.m. and the Oregon State game starts at noon Sunday.

Golf to build on previous success Men’s team features 2 US amateur tournament players

By Sterling Silver

sterling.silver@marquette.edu

With the season beginning this weekend, the Marquette men’s golf team will look to build off its success from last year. After earning a second place conference finish last year, head coach Steve Bailey believes that having most of the team on campus during the summer was set the team up for success once again.

“Most of our guys were playing a lot of events locally and really pushed each other,” Bailey said. “Just getting into competition was important and that was really key having all of them here as they were able to push one another, hold each

other accountable and get in that competitive arena. Their games are primed and ready to step on campus.”

Two key players who stayed in the area were junior Nick Nelson and senior Brandon Cloete, who became the first Marquette players to qualify for the US Amateur tournament.

Nelson views the level of competition he faced this summer as a benefit coming into a season with lots of expectations.

“Coming into this week’s tournament, if I could compare myself to my freshman year, it was really nerve-wracking thinking about all the little things that go into golf,” said Nelson. “Now as I’m older, I just go into competitions knowing what to expect. Whomever you’re playing with, you’re still just playing golf and in the end, it’s just taking it one shot at a time.”

With a bevy of individual successes this summer and only one senior gone, it would be easy for the pressure of expectations to catch up with team.

Senior Adam Chester trusts the group has a culture to combat any future bumps in the road.

“It’s the environment we create every day,”Chester said.

“We spend a massive amount of positive energy. A lot of the teammates will give you a pick up if you’re not playing as well as you’d like to. Obviously with the standard that we’re playing at, you have to be playing well and if you’re not, you’re not going to make the starting lineup.”

The season begins with a trip south to Sugar Grove, Ill., for the Northern Intercollegiate Golf Tournament Friday through Sunday at the Rich Harvest Farms golf course. Bailey believes the massive 7,700yard course will be a difficult

test for the team to start the season, but that offseason training for it at similar courses was a way to combat it.

“The scoring average has always been quite high so we wanted to play some similar golf courses,” Bailey said.“We did that playing Erin Hills a few times, which will host the 2017 US Open. We were fortunate to go out to Blackwolf Run as well and play the river course.

We just tried to play some comparable tests golf course wise to prepare guys to play in those events for those courses where making par is pretty good.”

Bailey believes that if his team plays hard, the results are going to take care of themselves. If the team adheres to this mantra, the Golden Eagles should see a lot more success and could challenge for t he conference championship.

Year in and year out, Marquette sports are good. Players step up and excel. Coaches are leaders both on and off the field. And fans are always treated to thrilling games.

Fall sports are a perfect example of this. Two years ago, the men’s soccer team defeated WisconsinMilwaukee 2-1 on a buzzer-beater and fans stormed the field. Last season, the women’s soccer team went undefeated in Big East play and men’s soccer had a five-game winning streak to start conference play. Both teams went on to win the Big East tournament.

This season, Marquette fans have not been so lucky. Women’s soccer is amidst a three game losing streak and the men’s soccer team has yet to win.

But Marquette fans should still be just as supportive of this year’s teams as they have in previous seasons.

Each year presents different challenges for a team, and both soccer teams have had their fair share of hardships to start the season.

Women’s soccer had a lot of turnover and graduated quality leadership. Men’s soccer played the two previous reigning national champions, one of which is the No. 1 team in the nation.

It is not fair to judge this year’s squads on the previous year’s standards. The teams are different and have more eyes on them and expectations to succeed, which can create pressure.

Even though this year’s men’s and women’s soccer teams have had rough starts, it is not the first time it’s happened. The 2013 women’s team lost two of its first three games and still won the regular season and tournament Big East titles. In 2006, the last time Marquette women’s lost three straight, the team closed out the season with five straight wins and made it to the semifinals of the Big East tournament. That team also made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

For men’s soccer, the story is the same. There have been some early season hardships, but the team has been successful.

In 2013, the men’s soccer team did not record its first win until the first weekend in September, but still had great postseason success. The 2011 men’s team lost three of its first four games of the season before winning the Big East’s Red division.

Starting off with a poor record is not always indicative of how the team will finish at the end of the season. Marquette soccer is not having the start many people predicted for this season, but both still have a great chance of giving Marquette fans another exciting season.

Jacob Born is from Saint Louis, MO studying journalism with a minor in marketing. Email him at jacob.born@ marquette.edu.

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Sports

Thursday, September 4, 2014

MU kicks off the season at Badger Opener Men’s, women’s team trying to break out of the Big East pack

By Matt Barbato

matthew.barbato@marquette.edu

As the Marquette cross-country teams embark on their first meet of the 2014 season, there will be plenty of excitement and aspirations, but expectations will be tempered.

“Our goal with this first meet is really just to run OK,” coach Mike Nelson said. “In cross-country, you don’t want to necessarily have the race of your life the very first race out, but you don’t want to run badly either. You want to have a performance that’s your foundation and you can build on it from there.”

Nelson seeks a balanced effort from his runners Friday, when the teams face their first challenge at the Badger Opener in Madison. The key, Nelson said, is to keep things simple.

“There’s a lot of unknowns with this first meet,” Nelson said. “We don’t even exactly know who’s competing. I just don’t want to over-analyze anything.”

The teams enter the season following a year at the middle of the pack in the Big East. The men’s team finished fifth in last year’s conference meet, while the women’s team finished sixth.

Despite graduating top runners Jack Senefeld and Spencer Agnew from last year’s men’s squad, Nelson is optimistic about the young roster he’s assembled.

“One thing that we have on our side this year is that we do have pretty good team depth and for the most part we’re pretty healthy right now,” Nelson said.

Redshirt junior Marc DiVerde is one of the team’s top returning runners, and he said the first meet of the year is all about shaking off

Photo by Valeria Cardenas/valeria.cardenas@marquette.edu

Redshirt junior Marc Diverde wants to step up and be one of the leaders for the men’s team, which graduated its two best runners.

the cob webs.

“I try not to overthink it,” DiVerde said. “You’ll have the natural rustiness, but we got to all be tough, run together, run for each other and things will turn out well.”

DiVerde acknowledged the team is quite young, as there is not a senior on the roster. With so much youth around him, DiVerde said he wants to step up his role as a leader.

“I want to set an example for the younger guys,” DiVerde said.

“I know a lot of these guys have a lot of potential. I just want to be tough as nails.”

Nelson said there are 18 runners vying for the team’s top seven spots. His hope is that some of his

runners, namely, redshirt juniors Blake Lawson and David Sajdak, juniors Andres Tineo-Paz, William Hennessy and Michael Corr, and sophomore Nate Gomoll will place in the top three consistently.

The women’s team enters the season slightly banged up and will need to replace three of its best runners from last season. Nelson said the early-season injuries could be a bit of a blessing in disguise for his unit.

“I know that sounds crazy, but sometimes that means they’ll rest up a little bit and they’ll be ready to go and rolling in (October and November) when the real meets come around.”

The women’s team does return junior Kellie Greenwood, who was the team’s top finisher in the first six meets. She said the key to her season will be staying healthy all year and feeling good when she hits the course.

“My expectations are to stay healthy and make it to the line healthy,” Greenwood said. “The most important thing is if you’re on the line and you’re feeling good, then you’re going to run well.”

Greenwood said the most exciting thing about the Badger Opener is getting to run and improve as a team again.

“I’m really excited for the Madison meet,” she said. “I think it’s

a really fun meet, there’s not too much pressure. It’ll just feel good to get out and run with the team.

With cross, we’re all starting at the line together, we all take off together so we can work together and work in groups and better ourselves that way.”

Although the first meet of the year is usually meant to shake off the rust and establish a foundation, it is still an essential step in the long haul of a cross-country season.

“Track and cross-country are building block sports,” Nelson said. “It’s just a slow and steady increase in fitness.”

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