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MUPD to begin wearing body cameras

Shift begins after the success of pilot program

By Megan Woolard megan.woolard@marquette.edu

Marquette University Police Department officers will begin wearing body cameras after a summer pilot program.

Assistant Chief Jeff Kranz said at this point body cameras are an industry-wide standard, so it made sense for MUPD to get them.

“It’s best practice to have (body cameras) and it’s what the community wants from us. They want transparency and getting body cameras improves the transparency of the department, so I think it’s a win on both sides,” Kranz said.

MUPD officers have to manually activate the camera any time they take part in a police interaction. Kranz said that means anything that could result in a police report, a ticket or an arrest.

“You watch the footage, a lot of times, that’s going to be what’s going to prove the facts of the case. It’s this neutral eye that’s going to be watching what the officers are doing, and we’re proud of their work so we’re happy to get that information out to the public,” Kranz said.

The camera is about the size of a smartphone, but thicker. Once the camera is activated it

has the ability to pick up 30 seconds of video, with no sound, prior to when the officer pushed the button to activate.

“I would say the one challenge that we’re seeing is getting the officers that muscle memory that they’re tapping this button every time that we’re interacting with somebody,” Kranz said.

During the pilot program, Kranz said MUPD had to establish a system on how to classify and download the body camera footage.

Though MUPD has used

dashboard cameras since its formation in 2015, the body cameras aren’t operated through the same“Axonsystem. is our body camera system and it’s a different older system in our squads. When that becomes outdated, we’re going to switch it all over to that same system,” Kranz said.

The pilot program, which began June 1, issued body cameras to 8-10 MUPD officers and two sergeants. Throughout the pilot program MUPD said there was at

least one camera active at all times.

MUPD has not yet established a policy for when or how body camera footage will be released.

“I think it’ll be pretty similar to what you see in the industry. We haven’t gotten to that point yet, we’re going to be kind of feeling our way through that, but I think it’ll be pretty sim- ilar across the board the way videos get released,” Kranz said.

According to a 2021 survey by the Wiscon-

sin Department of Justice most agencies hold body camera and dashboard footage for at least 90 days.

There are currently no local or state laws that set a timeframe for body camera footage release. MUPD received partial funding of the project through the Body-Worn Cameras Grant Program launched by the Wisconsin Department of Justice in 2022. UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison’s police department also utilize body cameras.

Gray Jett Café opens on Marquette’s campus

Family-owned vegan restaurant welcomes students

By Trinity Zapotocky trinity.zapotocky@marquette.edu

Gray Jett Café officially opened its doors to the Marquette and Milwaukee communities Aug. 25. The café specializes in vegan and vegetarian menus, while offering non-vegan alternatives.

The name, Gray Jett, is the combination of the last names of

owners Shana Gray and Andren Jett.

Jett said Gray Jett has been featured in Marquette Dining takeovers for the past four months at the Alumni Memorial Union, which helped build momentum for the official opening. Dining takeovers are when different restaurants are featured in Marquette Place, a dining option for students, for a certain period of time.

The surrounding communities welcomed the café with open arms, with lines on opening weekend stretching

halfway down W. Wells Street.

Gray said the support and love from the community has been mind-blowing.

“This is why we had the buildup, to finally see your vision come through. The enjoyment of seeing people, meeting new people you never knew existed, who become friends and regulars … it’s not just being a customer, it’s a one-on-one personalized experience,” Jett said.

Jett said the BBQ Brisket, Jerk Tacos and the Buddha Bowl have

been popular items on the menu.

“We’ve been able to take those flavors from jackfruit or walnut and create a delicious dish that you would never know you’re missing meat but still eating something healthy,” Jett said.

Jett said this area previously had a deficit of choices, most of them being fast food.

Victoria Pawlowski, a sophomore in the College of Nursing, tried the vegan café on opening day.

“The manager was walking around greeting ev-

eryone and making sure everything tasted good. You could tell this restaurant mattered to everyone who was there running it … In the coming weeks, the restaurant will run more and more smoothly as the staff gets into the groove,” Pawlowksi said.

Pawlowksi said she would definitely be returning to the café, as she enjoyed her experience and the food.

“From my perspective, almost everything on the menu is something fun and flavorful, even if

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The summer pilot program consisted of 8-10 officers wearing body cameras. MUPD got partial funding through the Wisconsin DOJ.

Photo courtesy of Isabel Bonebrake isabel.bonebrake@marqueuette.edu

JETT: Replacing former Bro-Yo restaurant

you’re not vegan, they’ve got options for you,” Pawlowski said.

Gray said the café features various shades of green grass and plants, with flower bouquets on marble counters.

“You want your space to be as warm and inviting as possible, which is why with our interior and exterior we wanted to keep it green, period. Because that’s our mindset. To try to be simple, green and clean as much as we possibly can,” Gray said.

Gray said anyone working at the café is like family, learning and supporting the vision to bring back humility and old-fashioned values of personal connection and serving customers with transparency.

“We are always asking what we can do better, how can we improve, etc. Criticism isn’t always meant to destroy you, sometimes it’s meant to build you,” Jett said.

Gray said this entire process from the beginning to the grand opening has been full of excitement, nervousness

and enjoyment.

“It’s like a rollercoaster. You’re scared to get on, it’s a ride, but we are up for the ride, sitting front and center. At the end you’re glad you jumped on,” Gray said.

Jett said Gray Jett is aiming to be a pillar in the community, servicing food and conversation.

“It takes only one person to see your vision and have that belief in you, to you actually launching it. We don’t fear failing. You have to fail in order to succeed, that’s why we are standing here today,” Jett said.

New director hired for student success center

Along with those rooms, Albinson said there will be whiteboards and TVs for students to utilize. He said there will be rooms for students to have interviews for jobs/ internships and to take virtual tests.

she found herself having to switch from mostly speaking Spanish, to only speaking English.

the Lemonis Center can be a hub for all types of student support.

With construction underway on the Memorial Library, Marilyn Jones has been named the inaugural director for the Lemonis Center for Student Success.

Last February, Marquette alum Marcus Le- monis and his wife Bobbi donated $15 million to create the Lemonis Center for Student Success. Construction began over the summer, and the center will be a hub for student services.

Erik Albinson, director of the Office of Student Educational Services, said the center will house tutoring and academic coaching through the Office of Student Educational Services and the Career Services Center. He said the space will be a place where students and faculty can hang out during the day and where tutoring can happen in the“Whenevening.we looked at building the center, the architects came in and they set up around campus and had students come in and request what they wanted … and one of the things that people requested most was having little cubbies where they could get together in small groups and study,” Albinson said.

“We will have a diversity, equity and inclusion lounge. We want to make sure that [the center] is communicating the values of diversity that we have at this university: that all students feel welcome and comfortable within the center,” Albinson said.

Before coming to Marquette, Jones worked at Cardinal Stritch University for nine years before it closed last year. She chaired the Spanish and humanities divisions, and advised three student organizations.

“I see a lot of connections — a lot of ways of bringing back my experience to what I hope to do at the center,” Jones said.

At the center, Jones said she will be the goto person for any type of support, whether that be academic or otherwise.

“I always felt like I walked with students. Not in front of them or behind them, always with them,” Jones said.

Jones is a two-time Marquette alum, but she said her time at Marquette was a lot different from the experiences students have today. English wasn’t Jones’ first language and coming from a bilingual school on the south side of Milwaukee,

“Although I was a very good student, I struggled with how to write academically and how to have that confidence in the classroom to participate,” Jones said. “I was always wondering, ‘Am I going to say this right? Am I understanding this?’”

Jones said she was able to find the support she needed at Marquette through the Educational Opportunity Program and hHonors pProgram.

Albinson said he hopes

“We know that students have had trouble figuring out, ‘Where do I go to get this help? Where do I go here?’ And it can be a little confusing on campus, so we’re going to provide one spot,” Albinson said.

Albinson said another goal of the center is to help students focus on their academics in a way that protects their mental health.

“It’s cura personalis. Yes you’re a student, but let’s help you find your purpose and help you figure

out where you want to go and let’s give you the skills so you’re not going to be overwhelmed and burnt out when you get there,” Albinson said.

Jones said he wants to make the center a place where all students can make connections with each other, and the resources provided there.

She said she wants to provide a safe place for students to have hard conversations.

Marquette expects construction on the Lemonis Center for student success to be completed by 2024.

Marilyn Jones will head hub for academic support

By Sophia Tiedge sophia.tiedge@marquette.edu

“... even if you’re not vegan they’ve got options for you.”

Victoria Pawlowski Sophomore, College of Nursing

Marilyn Jones (left) with Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, John Su (right), at the construction site.

Photo courtesy of Marilyn Jones

The Gray Jett Café, a new vegan restaurant on campus, opened its doors to the public Aug. 25.

Photo by Trinity Zapotocky trinity.zapotocky@marqueuette.edu

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Data science curriculum expands

NMDSI program continues for its 5th year in MKE

By Sophia Tiedge sophia.tiedge@marquette.edu

The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute has been renewed for another five years. Northwestern Mutual, UW-Milwaukee and Marquette are working together to transform Milwaukee into a hub for data science innovation.

Scott Rex, instructor of marketing at Marquette and co-director of NMDSI, said data science is becoming more prevalent within the job market. He said NMDSI gives college students at both Marquette and UWM a way to work with faculty members on their research, get paid and provide experience.

Rex said in the first five years the institute was in “growth mode,” but looking at the next five years, Rex said they’re prepared to expand their reach.

“If you look at the top 10 job titles that companies are trying to hire into, five of those are data science titles,” Rex said.

Rex said not only is data science important for those who are planning on going into the field, but it’s also important for students of all disciplines.

“If I was a student, and I wanted a job, I would be integrating a little data science into the work that I’m doing. Regardless of what your major is, a couple data science courses could help you be more valuable in the workforce,” Rex said.

Jonathan Stark, executive director of NMDSI, said the organization also allows faculty to submit a request for a course on data science that they think would benefit their students.

“We want every opportunity for students to engage directly with NMDSI … we are creating student chairs for our subcommittees, so we actually have the student’s voice at the table,” Stark said.

Stark said the students will help decide if the courses submitted by faculty are worth implementing at their university.

Even after graduation, Stark hopes that having opportunities for students to engage in data science throughout college will keep them working in Milwaukee.

“It’s a way for us to give back to the community to always have talented students staying in the region, forgetting what’s going on in California or New York for data and tech careers. There’s a lot going on here in Milwaukee,” Stark said.

Rex said over the course of five years, NMDSI raised about $40 million for the organization to do research. Last spring, they awarded seven Marquette faculty members $50,000 each to conduct their own research.

“The grant projects are either a product or a service that can be commercialized and sold to

someone that could really help people,” Rex said.

Rex said NMDSI will be awarding these “mini-grants” annually.

The grants were given to projects ranging from AI in healthcare, to computing ways to diagnose cancer. Rex said these projects can directly help the surrounding communities if successful.

“NMDSI would not be who we are without engagement of faculty and students…we look forward to making more funding

distributions to bring more talented students and support the students who are already here,” Stark said.

Rex said the idea of “cross-pollination” is the key to the institute’s success. He said combining a private, public and corporate organizations has allowed a wider flow of ideas.

“If you bring different people to the table with different background and different experiences, you’ll have a better chance of coming up with better solutions to problems,” Rex said.

Rex said that in this next phase of the institute he hopes to form a data science club in order to unite students from all across campus. He also said he wants to have job fairs and guest speakers for student who are interested.

On Marquette’s campus, Rex hopes NMDSI can help put Marquette on the map as a destination for data science.

“It’s a way for us to give back to the community...”

Jonathan Stark Executive Director of the NMDSI

NMDSI renewed for its 5th year to continue funding research, education at MKE area universities.

Multiple construction projects underway

Walkways may be impacted by new renovations

By Uzair Qhavi uzair.qhavi@marquette.edu

Construction on campus started this past year, introducing challenges for students, potential closures and course alterations on campus.

These projects fall under Marquette’s Campus Master Plan, adopted in 2015. The plan seeks to enhance the university’s aesthetics, modernize teaching methods, amplify research and strengthen communities and core values.

The following three major projects are underway on campus:

Dr. E. J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall (College of Nursing):

The former business school, David A. Straz Jr. Hall, is undergoing renovations to become the new nursing school. This building will feature spaces that mirror operating room environments and research collaboration labs. Work began in February 2023 and is slated for completion in summer 2024.

Wellness + Recreation Center:

Marquette University is revamping the Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center into an $80 million wellness hub. Set for a late 2024 completion, this 180,000-squarefoot facility will include student services like the Counseling Center and Medical Clinic and will

add a three-story wellness tower to the campus landscape. During renovations, students can utilize temporary spaces in the Rec Plex and O’Donnell Hall, a former dorm on campus.

Memorial Library and Lemonis Center for Student Success:

The second, third and fourth floors of the Memorial Library are currently under interior renovations for the Lemonis Center for Student Success. Alum Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC’s “The Profit” and CEO of Camping World, along with his wife Bobbi, donated $15 million to Marquette to establish the Lemonis Center for Student Success.

The center will use new technology and research to assist students in building skills to address issues such as social disconnect, mental health problems, academic difficulties and financial obstacles. Exterior work on the northern side of the building started this summer and is scheduled for completion by next year.

Additionally, there are minor projects taking place on campus, such as Wi-Fi and connectivity expansion, dental clinic constructions, roof replacements on Schroeder Hall, Wehr Chemistry and Wehr Life Sciences — which will also see improvements to the first floor and re-turfing of Valley Fields, temporarily closing the site.

Marquette University encourages individuals near the construction zones to remain cautious and aware of their surroundings.

New GPA requirement for Honors Program

Qualifications reduced from 3.2 to 2.0 average

ByJulia Abuzzahab julia.abuzzahab@marquette.edu

In previous years, students part of Marquette’s Honors Program had to maintain a 3.2 cumulative grade point average in order to graduate with core honors. Now, Honors students are only required to have a 2.0. The announcement was emailed to all of the Honors students Tuesday, Aug 29.

Amelia Zurcher, director of the Honors Program, said the GPA drop has been something the program has been contemplating for a “couple of years.”

There are two parts to the Honors Program — core honors and disciplinary honors. This drop will not affect disciplinary honors since their GPA requirements

are picked by the individual colleges for the programs.

“The Nursing College has a disciplinary honors program in nursing and they decided that they really wanted to lower their GPA for entrance because they felt like the students who succeed in research … and do amazing things after graduation aren’t always necessarily the students with high GPA’s,” Zurcher said.

Zurcher said it’s important for students to participate in experiential learning such as research, internships, projects in the community and more.

“That’s where that conversation kind of came from, thinking about our outcomes and how we can align our requirements with our outcomes and also helping students take risks and try hard things,” Zurcher said.

Although there are

programs where GPA “matters a ton,” Zurcher said there’s different routes to academic success aside from grades.

“What we’re hoping with our lowering is that it will take pressure off students who are already really GPA motivated to maybe take more risks, to take classes that they maybe wouldn’t have otherwise … but we hope that honors will be a space where students can do more risks and experimentation,” Zurcher said.

Another goal of this change, Zurcher said, is to send a “clear message” that the program values curiosity, engagement, inclusivity and taking risks. However, she said to encourage those things, it doesn’t make sense to have a GPA requirement on top of that.

us.”

Back in 2021 Zurcher said the program changed their outcomes where they had eight students and six faculty members working as part of the deciding team.

“We had a really powerful team partnership and they were the first ones to say, ‘Let’s get rid of the GPA requirement,’” Zurcher said.

Although there still is a requirement of a 2.0, Zurcher added that the outcome of the Honors Program isn’t students always getting good grades. Its outcomes include communication, articulation, identification and expression.

Zurcher said the board changed the GPA to a 2.0 because it’s the same requirement for majors and it deems “good academic standing.”

“Because potentially for some students that could work against them,” Zurcher said. “But at the same time, academic success, however you define that … is still really important to

“They’re very much about experiential learning, creating inclusive communities and … our admissions process doesn’t have any cut-offs,” Zurcher said.

As school begins, construction continues on three major projects across Marquette’s campus.

Photo by Uzair Qhavi uzair.qhavi@marqueuette.edu

“...we hope that honors will be a space where students can do more risks and experimentation.”

Amelia Zurcher Director of the Honors Program

WOMEN’S SOCCER

WSOC players spend summer with Torrent

By Kaylynn Wright kaylynn.wright@marquette.edu

The Marquette women’s soccer program calls Valley Fields home during the season, but if you drive 10 minutes east from Milwaukee to Wauwatosa, you’ll find Hart Park, home to a few Golden Eagles in the summer.

At the park plays FC Milwaukee Torrent, a club founded in 2015 where both men and women compete and stay fit during the offseason, and the team whose badge five Marquette players wore this past summer.

Although it started out with just a men’s team in 2016, it was always a part of Torrent club owner and women’s head coach Andreas Davi’s plan to add a women’s team to the mix.

“At the beginning, I started with the men’s team because it must draw revenue,” Davi said. “There is unfortunately, right now in women’s soccer, not much revenue. It was always in

Marquette faces No. 1 Wisconsin at Fiserv Forum

By Jack Albright jack.albright@marquette.edu

Marquette volleyball knew it had a gauntlet non-conference schedule to get through this season.

So far, the No. 24 Golden Eagles have played then-No. 24 Western Kentucky, No. 20 Purdue and No. 22 Kansas. They sit 0-3 against ranked teams and 2-3 overall.

And it is not going to get any easier.

Four of Marquette’s next six matches will be against teams in last year’s NCAA Tournament. Three of those opponents were seeded higher than the Golden Eagles and one of them (Pitt) went to the Final Four in Omaha, Nebraska, losing to the runner-up in five sets. The other two (Wisconsin and

my mind, but I needed to have a financial background. It was always for sure that we were going to have a women’s team.”

Senior forward Elsi Twombly was one of the first players to be a part of the women’s team created in 2018.

“I met Davi at a (Milwaukee) Wave game when I was in high school,” Twombly said. “I just randomly sat next to him, and he talked to me about it before it was even made.”

In accordance with NCAA rules, only five Marquette players are allowed to play with the club each summer.

Senior goalkeeper Mikki Easter, senior forward Alexa Maletis, junior defender Mia Haertle, sophomore midfielder Adrianna Alberts and Twombly were the five Golden Eagles that represented the team this year.

Easter, who has played with the Torrent for the past two seasons, said that the club has given her a valuable opportunity to hone her skills as a netminder.

“Personally, as a goalkeeper, you can really only

get game fitness by playing games,” Easter said. “We do a lot of scrimmaging and practices. I get a lot of game reps, which is really hard to duplicate in practice. It really kept me game fit by just the amount of games we were able to play.”

The club competes in the Women’s Premier Soccer League that boasts more than 100 teams nationwide, making it the largest women’s soccer league in the world.

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Oregon) made it to the Elite Eight.

When crafting the schedule during the offseason, head coach Ryan Theis said it wasn’t necessarily a goal of his to make it that difficult, and things just happened to fall into place.

The Golden Eagles have known about the game against the Badgers Sept. 13 at Fiserv Forum since Dec. 2022. Theis also knew he wanted to play at Kansas to see senior middle blocker Carsen Murray’s family.

No. 18 Tennessee is making the trip up to Milwaukee to play Marquette Sept. 10. No. 9 Pitt will also be at the Al McGuire Center Friday night for the first installment of a home-andhome series.

No. 6 Oregon, led by Wisconsin native Matt Ulmer, is heading east to Pittsburgh and will be stopping by the Al Sept. 17 on its way home for the Golden Eagles’ final non-conference matchup.

“It just kept getting

tougher and tougher,” Theis said. “As that was happening, I actually was touching base with the team and seeing if they were up for the challenge. Every time, they said yes, so here we are with a tough schedule in front of us.”

Junior outside hitter Jen-

Within its conference, the Golden Eagle players have faced numerous types of competition, even some of their own teammates.

“Personally, I feel like it’s more competitive,” Alberts said. “Especially because I was guarding (sophomore forward)Josie (Bieda), and Josie and I are roommates.”

In each of the two summers she has played on the team, Easter has earned a spot on the conference’s best eleven team. As for

Finding family on the field Ranked teams dominate upcoming slate

Twombly, she was named Offensive Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons. “They (the Marquette players) obviously have a big impact,” Davi said. “Every year so far, if you look, you have Mikki Easter in goal, clearly the number one in goal and everybody knows that when she comes in. We don’t need to talk about Elsi. Alexa, now two years in a row, a starter. Mia hardly played last

na Reitsma said she is excited for the prospect of playing notable teams like Pitt and Oregon.

“It’s just a good test right out at the front of the season to play against those teams and get a good look into some big matches,”

Senior forward Alexa Maletis (29) in the Golden Eagles’ 4-0 loss to Northwestern Wildcats Aug. 17.

Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics

Junior Ella Foti (7) celebrates a point with her teammates at the Flyer Invitational in Dayton, OH.

Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics

It has been a banner year for women’s sports.

Historic events like the women’s basketball NCAA Tournament and Women’s World Cup helped create record attendance numbers, television viewership and advertising revenue, pushing women’s sports to new, deserved heights. Big names across all women’s athletics have popped up and the brand deals have not stopped flowing. Women’s sports has finally gotten the recognition it deserves.

And it all culminated last week in Lincoln, Nebraska for a women’s volleyball match between Nebraska and Omaha played in Memorial Stadium — where the Cornhuskers play football.

The game had been mustsee since the day it was announced, with 80,000+ tickets being sold in just a few days. There was a buzz in the air for months and people knew what the game meant. It was more than a regular season, non-conference volleyball match: it was history.

What the event and this entire year has shown most of all, is that when you give women the stage, they deliver.

The game sold out and standing room was available courtside. With 92,003 total attendees, it marked not only a new stadium record but also became the largest crowd to witness a women’s sporting event. The entire stadium was a sea of red and people showed out to support the volleyball team.

On the day, Nebraska shut down the campus. All undergraduate classes happened virtually and most of the campus buildings and facilities were closed all day.

Nebraska head coach John Cook said there have been three things to shut down campus: snow, COVID-19 and Nebraska volleyball inside the stadium.

Over three hours before the start of the match, fans wrapped around the stadium waiting to go inside.

Ticket prices for the game

reached as much as $400 on the secondary market and, according to the Big Ten Network X page, 518,000 people tuned in to watch, the most-watched non-conference volleyball event in Big Ten Network history. It was also the second-highest regular season volleyball game audience across all networks.

Before “Volleyball Day in Nebraska,” the previous record for a women’s sports event was 91,648, set in April 2022, in Barcelona, Spain, for a Champions League match between FC Barcelona and Wolfsburg. In the United States, it was 90,185 for the Women’s World Cup Final between the United States and China in Pasadena, California in 1999.

A regular-season volleyball game shut down a school and trounced the attendance numbers for the Women’s World Cup, Champions League and every single Nebraska football game played inside Memorial Stadium in history.

So what does this prove?

That, above all else, we need to give more of these opportunities to more women in more sports.

Obviously, not every women’s collegiate sporting event will pull 90,000+ fans, but what was once viewed as impossible for women has been achieved. It’s no longer a select few men who play football and basketball who get to relish in the glory of tens of thousands of fans screaming their names, which is a good thing.

In October, Iowa women’s basketball is playing an exhibition match at Kinnick Stadium — where the Hawkeyes play football. So far, around 40,000 tickets have been sold. That is just for a preseason match.

Events like these cannot be one-offs. Women’s athletics needs to be prioritized more because when it is, everyone wins.

And that is what “Volleyball Day” showed the world.

MEN’S SOCCER

Beating more than the heat

Marquette men’s soccer defeats

Harvard 1-0

By Matthew Baltz matthew.baltz@marquette.edu

Marquette men’s soccer is 4-0 for the first time since 2012.

The Golden Eagles (4-0) used an own goal scored by the Crimson (0-1-1) in the 31st minute to soar to a 1-0 victory Monday afternoon at Valley Fields.

“This whole non-conference season, the goal is to get better every game and find out more about ourselves,” Marquette head coach Louis Bennett said. “Now, for this one (game) we actually found out that we can not play fantastic and still manage to win a game.”

Statistical leaders

Senior midfielder Edrey Caceres led the Golden Eagles with three shots, putting two of them on target.

Sophomore goalkeeper Ludvig Malberg tallied two saves in the afternoon, enough to earn his third shutout in a row.

For Harvard, senior defender Nik White and junior defender Jan Riecke were the only two Crimson players to land a shot on goal, each contributing one a piece.

Threatening early Marquette had a couple close chances early on in the first 45 minutes of play, but not much to show for it on the scoreboard.

Marquette’s first quality scoring opportunity came in the 21st minute when graduate student forward Brooklyn Merl fired a shot

towards the upper left corner of the net, but it was deflected out by Harvard sophomore goalkeeper Lucian Wood.

Ten minutes later, senior forward Beto Soto found the corner of the field before sending a cross into the box that hit off of a Harvard defender and went into the back of the net resulting in an own goal.

“You gotta have to win ugly if you wanna be successful,” Bennett said. “We’re gonna have to win when things don’t go perfect.”

Defensively strong

By giving up zero goals, the Golden Eagles posted their third consecutive clean sheet this season.

“In past seasons we’ve scored over 30 goals and not been a successful team because we couldn’t keep clean sheets,” Bennett said. “Now we’re keeping clean sheets. Ludvig (Malberg) has a lot to do with it, but the three center backs have

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done exceptionally well.”

Malberg said the clean sheets show more about his teammates than him.

“When 11 guys are on the pitch and everyone defends, just look at us today, we were running around like animals, just fending for each other and that’s what I love,” Malberg said. Tough conditions

It was a toasty 92 degrees at kick-off, conditions that Malberg thought affected the way the game was played.

“There were a lot more subs, a lot more guys playing,” Malberg said. “It was a little bit less intense and more long balls”.

Bennett said he thought his team handled the heat as best it could.

“The guys that were in went for as long as they could and we could tell by their body language that they needed an out and we brought them out,” Bennett said.

SLATE : An uphill battle

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Reitsma said. “Through conference (play) and after when we hopefully make the NCAA Tournament and continue on, we’ll see more teams just like them. So it’ll be a good taste to have at the beginning of the year.”

But the marquee matchup for Marquette is the first-ever volleyball game at Fiserv Forum against No. 1 Wisconsin.

“Just to see that many people in attendance, that big of a building. None of us have played in some-

where like that before,” Reitsma said. “So that’ll be a really fun, exciting environment to play in.”

Murray said she is also excited for the Fiserv game and that it will be an “unreal experience” to play in an NBA arena packed with fans.

Right now, the entire lower bowl of Fiserv Forum is sold out with some tickets remaining in the upper sections.

With the most difficult schedule in Ryan Theis’ 10 years at the helm of the Golden Eagles, the team

is relying on their large returning core and experience playing with each other to get through it.

After all, there is no backing out now.

“We really have been able to bond and create a really good system that we know can be really successful,” Reitsma said. “It’s a lot of just building upon the strengths that we’ve already found as a group, and getting better and better at that and adjusting to each opponent we play throughout the year.”

Photo courtesy of Nebraska Athletics

Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics Senior forward Beto Soto (11) has one assist in the 2023 season.

Jack Albright is the executive sports editor. He is a beat reporter for volleyball and men’s basketball. He can be reached at jack. albright@marquette.edu or on Twitter/X @JackAlbrightMU.

CROSS-COUNTRY

Cross-country prioritizes team cohesiveness

Birren’s squad adopts ‘we over me’ mentality

By Dakota Barnes-Rush dakota.barnes-rush@marquette.edu

As the fall season is only days away, Marquette cross-country athletes are lacing up their shoes and preparing for another year of competition.

Senior Dan Weizeorick said the team’s focus this year is on individual progress, which will help in terms of collective improvement.

“On the guys’ side we want to know what things went wrong and well for different people in terms of training,” Weizeorick said.

“We want to be smart and focus on each one of us. It’s going to benefit us a lot.”

Senior Gretchen Pfeiffer said that their chemistry on the women’s side will benefit them in the long run.

“We don’t have as many returning players on the girls team this year,” Pfeiffer said. “But I think this year we have a lot more similar racing patterns and we fit together as a group. That is something we learned from last year and can capitalize on that and it will translate into racing.”

Weizeorick said teamwork and collabora-

tion have been essential components of the training regimen.

“For the guys especially, we’ve done a good job of communicating with each other,” Weizeorick said.

through our ups and downs and we will be able to lean on each other and grow from there,” Sullivan said.

Head coach Sean Birren said that one change they’ve made is in the way they prepare.

“We’re switching things up on the frequency of how often we train,” Birren said. “That’s been one of the biggest things we’ve changed.”

Additionally, the team has made adjustments in the weight room and focused on effective communication with strength coaches to enhance their workouts.

When discussing plans to improve performance at past places they competed, Birren said the change in locations of certain meets will be an adjustment due to the influence of weather and conditions.

“The biggest thing is we want to try and compare this season as far like time of year,” Birren said. “But it’s going to be hard this year. We have the same titles. It’s the Big East meet and the regional meet, but both of those locations are uniquely different than what they were last year.”

Pfeiffer said pre-race rituals include team dinners and huddles that foster camaraderie and unity. Sullivan has enthusiasm for the team’s unique pre-race circle, which she said symbolizes their shared purpose at a Catholic university.

Weizeorick said because he’s not superstitious, he believes in the importance of a consistent mindset rather than relying on rituals.

Ahead of races, the athletes listen to music.

Pfeiffer said she changes her selection of prerace songs consistently while Sullivan said she listens to anything but country music.

“It’s too boring for me,” Sullivan said. “If anything, that would make me go to sleep.”

Birren has implemented a “Keep Running” motto for this season, which he said he hopes soaks into his players’ minds as they navigate challenges and strive for excellence in the upcoming season.

“Sports is about building character. We want the athletes to know that we want to accomplish big things but also we’re gonna have failures,” Birren said. “You’re going to get up and go on to the next thing. Take bumps and focus on what we can do better.”

‘’Making sure we all are on the same page. It makes it easier to work together.”

Graduate student Mikaela Sullivan said the trust they’ve built from the previous season needs to carry into this year.

“I think we easily develop the trust for each other

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year in the fall and spring for Marquette, but she always plays for us.

“Other than Dre (Adrianna), all four are starters and there’s a reason why they’re starters. We know they’re skilled and they have a huge impact.”

After the summer season is over, Davi said he

continues to follow each player in their collegiate season, as he makes an effort to be at every single Marquette home game.

“For me, being not from here and not having much time, this for me is like family,” Davi said. “They know I’m there for them through the whole year. They know that ‘Davi is not just using us for the Torrent.’ I genuinely care for those girls and they’re going to tell you the same.”

Originally from Culpeper, Virginia, Easter said that Davi’s year-round support is something that she does not take for granted.

“It’s been awesome, especially with that I am so far away (and) I don’t have family at the games too often,” Easter said. “To be able to have someone who comes to support gives a family aspect to Torrent, especially in the summer.”

Above everything, Davi said that his main priority is ultimately the players and their well-being on and off the field.

“The girls know that I take care of them. Without those girls, I could not live my dream,” Davi said. “They know that when we travel, we travel in fivestar buses. They know they get food, they get practice equipment, they get gear. They know that they go into an environment that is basically the same as their college environment.

“The girls know (that) with me, they’re allowed to make mistakes on the field. Every goal is somewhat preventable, but if you don’t give your players the freedom to make mistakes, you’re going to have a problem. I have such a bond with all those players, not only the Marquette players.”

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Marquette women’s cross-country starts racing at the Big East Championships Oct. 29, 2022.

Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics

Mia Haertle in Marquette’s 0-0 draw against Denver Aug. 24.

Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics

“Sports is about building character. We want the athletes to know that we want to accompish big things but also we’re gonna have failures.”

Sean Birren Cross-Country Head Coach

“...being not from here and not having much time, this for me is like family.”

Andreas Davi

Owner of FC Milwaukee Torrent

Madrigal brings summer success to MU

Senior forward named MVP of hometown team

By Matthew Baltz matthew.baltz@marquette.edu

Getting to play in your hometown is a memorable experience for any athlete, but what does it feel like to be named the MVP of your hometown club?

Just ask Marquette men’s soccer senior forward Noah Madrigal.

“It means everything,” Madrigal said.

Madrigal did indeed have a memorable summer with Peoria City Soccer, his hometown USL2 team, tallying sevengoals and five assists on his way to being named team MVP.

“When he gets around the goal he just has this knack for finishing,” Peoria City head coach Tim Regan said. “Which, in our sport, is the most difficult thing to do.”

However, Madrigal is

no stranger to success in the Peoria area. During his high school career at Peoria Notre Dame High School, Madrigal recorded a school record 116 goals and was named an All-American twice by the United Soccer Coaches.

we’ve developed from the time we were in grade school, when we were just starting to take it (soccer) seriously,” Sophanavong said. “Accomplishing more and more each year is really good motivation for the both of us.”

This past summer marked Madrigal’s second summer with Peoria City. Madrigal said that one of the biggest advantages of playing for Peoria City is being able to keep playing in the offseason.

Myles Sophanavong, childhood friend and teammate at Peoria City and Peoria Notre Dame, said that Madrigal’s progression has been fun to watch.

“Noah actually started out as a goalie. It’s been crazy to see how much

“It’s hard, especially with our short preseason here (at Marquette),” Madrigal said. “We only get a couple of weeks, so it’s not that much time to get match fit. So, with myself playing throughout the summer, I was able to maintain my fitness.”

Marquette graduated seven seniors off of last year’s team. This has created space for new players on the team to step up and assert themselves as leaders.

Head coach Louis Bennett said that he sees Madrigal as an influencer on the current squad.

“The biggest thing is his standard of commitment that he has. It is the standard of commitment that, as a coach, you are hoping that everyone is willing to give,” Bennett said. “We have a series of leaders and a series of influencers. These are people that can influence other people and certainly Noah is one of those people that’s involved in the leaders and influencers.”

Madrigal said that his goal is to be a good role model, especially for the lower-level students.

“I like to lead by example,” Madrigal said. “I don’t like telling guys to do things that I don’t do myself, but sometimes you gotta be a vocal leader and just give the young guys some tips and insights, some things that you wish you knew as a freshman.”

Madrigal’s lone goal

from last season came in a match against St John’s late last season, the first of his collegiate career. Madrigal said he is hoping to put more balls into the back of the net this season.

“I’m a forward, so I wanna score as many goals as I can and I think scoring goals would lead to a lot of victories for us,” Madrigal said.

And Madrigal did just that, netting two goals and one assist in Marquette’s 6-0 win over Detroit Mercy last Friday night at Valley Fields.

Regan said Marquette fans should be excited to see Madrigal in a new role this season.

“You can expect just a lot more presence,” Regan said. “They are going to see a guy that is finally going to be able to show his abilities week in and week out and hopefully for the guy that plays an attacking role that’s contributing to goals, whether it’s assists or whether it’s goals itself.”

Men’s golf sits at 7th place after two rounds of the Marquette Intercollegiate. Final round is all day today.

In yesterday’s AVCA poll, Marquette volleyball came in at No. 24.

MEN’S SOCCER

Marquette men’s soccer is undefeated at home this season.

Photos by Forster Goodrich forster.goodrich@marquette.edu

Senior Noah Madrigal scores a penalty in Marquette’s 6-0 win against Detroit Mercy Sept 1.

“When he gets around the goal he just has this knack for finishing.”

Tim Regan Peoria City Soccer Head Coach

SCHAMBER: Students are feeling the heat

By Joseph Schamber joseph.schamber@marquette.edu

The first two weeks on campus have been hotter than ever, and four of Marquette University’s residence halls are not air conditioned. Students living in Abbotsford Hall, Cobeen Hall, Schroeder Hall and Carpenter Tower are forced to feel the heat more than everyone else.

The university has previously expected students living in these residence halls to tolerate the heat because it would only a week or two. Unfortunately, climate data suggests the summer heat is lasting longer every year.

Marquette students are entitled to proper air conditioning. The university must respond to the changing climate and update their buildings to protect their residents.

Since 2020, Milwaukee has consistently seen temperatures 80 degrees Fahrenheit into late September and October. Many universities in the Midwest are not prepared for these conditions, and do not have the

necessary infrastructure to keep their students safe and comfortable.

A 2021 study conducted by The Center for Climate Integrity found that over 17,000 K-12 schools in the continental U.S. will have to install HVAC systems into their classrooms by 2025, due to the changing climate.

trying to loft beds and arrange furniture in one of the four residence halls without air conditioning.

Meanwhile, Milwaukee Public Schools canceled classes on Wednesday and Thursday, citing the danger the heat poses to students in spaces with no air conditioning. Marquette did not cancel school, and had its students to move into boiling hot rooms. Therefore, it is imperative that they install air conditioning in students’ living spaces to protect them from adverse health effects like headaches, dehydration and heatstroke.

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without it. For the 2022-2023 school year, students living in a quad in Humphrey Hall were charged $14,500 per year with a meal plan, while those living in a Quad in Cobeen Hall were charged $14,260 per year with a meal plan.

If cost is the main obstacle preventing Marquette from installing HVAC systems into residence halls, breakthrough technology by a company called Midea may solve this problem. While traditional window AC units are clunky and noisy, their new unit costs only $450 and is sleek and silent.

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On Wednesday, Aug. 23, temperatures soared to a high of 105 degrees Fahrenheit while first-year students were moving into their residence halls for the semester. I was acutely aware of how intense the heat was. Luckily for me, I live in Straz, so I have air conditioning. I could only imagine the agony of

Further outrage was directed at the fact that the university does not allow students to bring portable air conditioning units into their rooms. Instead, students are forced to rely on fans that take up crucial space and generate too much noise.

People are already paying so much to go to this school, and room and board costs for residence halls with air conditioning are only slightly more expensive than those

Marquette claims to care about their students’ safety and well-being, and this issue presents the university with the opportunity to prove that. Students living in these four residence halls at Marquette that are not air conditioned require the attention of the administration. They feel ignored, and they want their concerns to be heard.

DREWEL: Concerts require respect

By Izzy Fonfara Drewel isabella.fonfaradrewel@marquette.edu

In the almost two decades I’ve been alive, I have attended about 15 concerts. I am by no means an expert on live music, but I love it a lot and there is nothing I wouldn’t do for a ticket. However, in the past few years I’ve noticed that the experience is becoming less enjoyable both for the fans and the artists. Mainly because of a lack of concert etiquette from younger generations.

When I attend a concert, it’s to have a good time with people who are celebrating the same music that gets me through life. We have to take care of ourselves, each other and the musicians so these experiences can keep happening for years to come.

Before going to a concert, remember to sleep well, eat a good meal and hydrate. It shouldn’t be the responsibility of the artist to stop the show if someone faints, and it is not the responsibility of the venue to provide free water to the audience. It’s very kind when they do but for some venues that

simply isn’t possible and shows can be so crowded that it’s easy for artists to miss something.

A study by the New England Journal of Medicine said people faint at concerts because of the prolonged periods of standing, hyperventilating and feelings of claustrophobia. We know our bodies better than anyone else and we need to remember to take care of them. In the event of experiencing any of these feelings, leave the pit or stands, find a safe place to sit and drink water.

We also have to take care of each other. If someone goes down, pick them up and escort them somewhere safe. We are all trying to have fun but it won’t be if someone gets hurt.

I know there are some artists who read signs and respond to them, but don’t block the view of everyone around. Nowadays, tickets are incredibly expensive and I didn’t pay to see a piece of paper for two hours. Put it down until the time comes.

The same goes for phones. Live in the moment. I want

to watch Taylor Swift sing “Cruel Summer” live instead of seeing her magnified and blurry through an iPhone. We need to be conscious of the people around us, including the artists. Recently there was a

Adele recently said “Throw something at me and I’ll f—ing kill you.” Despite the pedestal of fame we’ve put them on, musicians are people just like us and we must respect them.

Having mutual respect will build stronger relationships between singer and audience. The Artist-Fan Engagement Model explains that connecting through social media and concerts fosters stronger bonds. We, as fans, feel intertwined with our idols and they, in turn, have people who appreciate their work and sustain the lifestyle they want to live. The entire situation creates a symbiotic relationship where everyone is happy.

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surge of fans throwing things onstage and hitting singers. Everyone from Harry Styles and Billie Eilish to Cardi B and Lil Nas X.

It’s gotten to the point where artists have started making statements.

Going to events like concerts and music festivals is a privilege and we need to start treating it as such. There is no way live music will survive unless we start taking accountability for our actions. We must start caring for ourselves, for each other and for the artists we are celebrating.

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“...students are entitled to proper air conditioning.”

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“Having mutual respect will build stronger relationships between singer and audience.”

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Marquette’s dining hall specialties

From Hot Cookie Night to Annex chicken tenders

By Lauren Puthoff lauren.puthoff@marquette.edu

As a new student, or returning student, it can be difficult to step onto campus and know where to go to get your favorite meal — or even try something new! With four different dining halls across campus, including The Annex and Marquette Place, there is always something for everyone — but each dining hall has its own specialty. Whether it is a meal they constantly have, or a day fully dedicated to it, there’s no doubt students will be walking across campus to get it.

The Commons

The Commons is the largest dining hall on campus, with its numerous stations there is something for everyone. Although many

of the stations remain the same, one station in particular is constantly changing. This station specializes in bringing in local food from around the Milwaukee area to the Marquette campus for students to try and enjoy. From sushi to Mexican to plant-based, this section prides itself on bringing in all sorts of variety.

Cobeen

Cobeen hosts what is easily one of the most popular food nights on campus every Monday night, with students walking across campus just for a taste of its hot cookies. Some prefer to eat the cookie by itself and enjoy the warmth it brings them, while others like to top theirs with ice cream to create a blend of flavors.

Schroeder

Even with their short breakfast hours of 7:15-9:30, Schroeder has still managed to win over the hearts — and stomachs — of many students with a dining hall

breakfast like no other. It could be its smoothies or breakfast sandwiches. With its various fruit smoothie flavors and different types of sandwiches, it’s a great breakfast for a quick grab and go on your way to class.

At least once a month this dining hall brings back its one-of-a-kind burger that easily tops an average burger from any of the other three dining areas. The McSchroeder burger is a play on the iconic BigMac with its two burgers with a bun separating the various toppings, from lettuce, pickles and cheese.

Straz

Although this dining hall can be considered a “hike across the bridge” by many students, the food there is like no other. No matter the day of the week, Straz serves a build-your-own stir fry bar, filled with rice, noodles, vegetables and your choice of meat. Everything is freshly made right in front of you, allowing you

to make your bowl especially unique with all your favorites.

In addition to its consistent stir fry station, it is also the only place on campus which has Hot Pretzel Nights. On these days students can walk in and eat as many pretzel bites as they would like, whether they prefer them salted, unsalted or with cinnamon and sugar.

The Annex

Although The Annex is not a traditional dining hall, it is a place where students can go up to twice a week to enjoy a restaurant style meal. With a menu full of options, students are able to decide on what they want to eat, with many of the options not being available in the traditional dining halls. From items that can be ordered with a meal swipe to items that can be bought with dining dollars or Marquette Cash, The Annex serves as not only a place to get a

specialty meal, but also a popular hangout spot.

Marquette Place

Inside the Alumni Memorial Union is the home to Marquette Place, an area full of local hotspots that are only a meal swipe away. From sandwiches to bagels to Ian’s Pizza, students can get a meal five days a week with a simple tap of their ID. In addition to the consistent teriyaki, grill and Mexican stations, there is a local company or food special every day.

REVIEW: Zach Bryan album release

Self-produced record tops the Billboard charts

By Sophie Goldstein sophie.goldstein@marquette.edu

Country artist Zach Bryan released his album

“Zach Bryan” Aug. 25. This 16-track album features several artists, including The War and Treaty, Sierra Ferrell, Kacey Musgraves and The Lumineers. Despite these features, Bryan self-produced the entire album.

“I just wrote some poems and songs that I want to share because I think they’re special. Some of them are heavy, some of them are hopeful, but more than anything what’s most important to me is that they’re all mine,” Bryan wrote in an Instagram post.

“Zach Bryan” lets you know it is okay to feel alone, sad, happy, heartbroken and in love all while being your authentic self. I felt a connection between myself and Bryan when I was listening. He was able to encapsulate

the emotions and struggles we all feel everyday.

I only recently became a country fan, and I have to say I love the sad and ominous feel this album brings. Immediately when I saw the album cover, I could tell this was going to be a calming and emotional album.

His album starts off with a unique and personal song: “Fear And Friday’s (Poem).” This feels conversational — another way Bryan connected with listeners. “Fear And Friday’s (Poem)” sounds as if it’s recorded on a personal recorder in a room with his guitar. I feel like this was something super interesting because this adds to the entire aspect of his album and how life isn’t perfect, so making this poem sounds a little raspy fit perfectly with his concept.

I’ve seen some people giving Bryan backlash for this album because of how it could’ve been edited better, or how Bryan shouldn’t have done this self-produced, but honestly, I would have to disagree. Music isn’t supposed to be perfect, because life

isn’t perfect; “Zach Bryan” shows this. Not only do I — and most of his fans — already have his songs stuck in my head, but I truly felt like this album connected with me.

You won’t find upbeat, fast paced tracks; instead, you’ll find some more emotional, slow and quiet feeling songs. I found myself listening to “Hey Driver,” “Spotless” and “Tournequitte” the most. Something about the catchy chorus of “Hey Driver” is on repeat in my head constantly during the day.

A specific line in “Tournequitte” really stuck with me — along with a lot of fans. “If you need a tourniquet or if you wanna turn and quit, Know that I’ll be by your side.” This is such a powerful line, because he is talking about how if you need to be saved or if you have given up he’ll be with you. This is just another way that Bryan truly connects with the listeners and makes me feel like he understands us, not just singing to win awards.

I loved getting to listen to this album and explore more into Bryan and the

vision he has for himself. This album definitely had different paced music than I would normally listen to, but “Zach Bryan” encapsulates everything it means to have a good day, a bad day and everything in-between.

Bryan ends his post with, “Most of our lives are indifferent stints of time and if we’re lucky, we get small moments of joy, of sadness, of love, of hope and

of music. I put everything I could in it and I am at a loss for words at what a blessing life is.” This perfectly encapsulates everything Bryan hopes listeners feel with his music, and he succeeded.

My favorite song: “Hey Driver”

I rate this album 5/5 stars.

Belting Bronco Records Bryan’s self-titled album includes 4 collaborations and 16-tracks.

Photo by Kirsten Lyons kirsten.lyons@marquette.edu

Cobeen’s Hot Cookie Night.

Marquette Theatre celebrates 100 years

‘A Piece of My Heart’ part of 2023-2024 season

By Sofía Cortés sofia.cortes@marquette.edu

Marquette University

Theatre is coming up on its 100th anniversary, honoring all the time and progress the department has made since 1923. To commemorate a whole century of theatre, there isn’t a more perfect theme than “Celebrate.” The department chose this theme because of its upcoming celebratory events in which it will bring alumni and students back together.

This year, Marquette is preparing four different productions, meaning there is time to find one that fits student schedules and interests, whether as

a performer or audience member. The theatre department opens its doors to students of all academic interests. No matter what students are majoring in, they are always welcome to audition and perform.

The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band combined to perform “Russian Christmas Music” and “A Christmas Festival.”

This academic year’s upcoming productions include:

A Piece of My Heart (Sept. 29-30, Oct. 5, 7-8) by Shirley Lauro

The Servant of Two Masters (Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 4, 6-7) by Carlo Goldoni

All in the Timing (Nov. 10-12, 16-19) by Davie Ives

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet

Street (April 14-16, 20-23) music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler

Along with the four scheduled productions, the program is looking forward to welcoming back alumni from across the country for many more activities in April 2024. This will include workshops as well as a chance for alumni to revisit their time here at Marquette, ending the night with a big celebration.

Stephen Hudson-Mairet, scenic designer and professor of theatre arts, has been a part of the program for over 20 years, since his arrival to Marquette University in the early 2000s. He said while he was interviewing for positions, he said he didn’t think he would end up at Marquette

until he stepped foot on campus and met the students, faculty and staff and saw what amazing work was being done here.

Hudson-Mairet said it’s great to have these experiences where alumni can reintroduce themselves to each other. He said the theatre program alumni know each other over many generations, and having that connection professionally is important, which is something that struck him about Marquette’s program.

“It’s amazing to be able to hear from the alumni about the commonalities of training, and how doing theatre in a liberal arts setting, in a Jesuit institution, has a really different focus. It’s a really interesting nexus of ideas that you won’t find elsewhere, and

it leads to really interesting artists being trained at Marquette” HudsonMairet said.

Hudson-Mairet said one thing that sets theater at Marquette apart is the university’s Jesuit traditions.

“At a Jesuit institution we are seeking the big truth, and that’s what art does,” Hudson-Mairet said.

Marquette Wire Stock Photo Productions for ‘21-22 season.

Collage by Serena Pace serena.pace@marquette.edu