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Highly contagious virus infects campus Students quarantined in dorms because of 48-hour norovirus By Eric Oliver
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The norovirus has made its annual return to Wisconsin and Marquette’s campus. For those who contract the virus, an awful two days is on the way. Paul Biedrzycki, the director of disease control and environmental health at the City of Milwaukee Health Department, said the norovirus is highly
contagious and spreads through contact with infected persons and contaminated surfaces. Biedrzycki said the symptoms include nausea, diarrhea and cramping. Connor Clancy, a freshman in the College of Business Administration, said he spent Sunday night in a bathroom stall in McCormick Hall because of the norovirus. Monday he missed all his classes to sleep in his room and avoid spreading the infection. “The norovirus is a horrible thing, and other students should try to stay healthy and avoid See Virus, page 7
Obama rallies Union in annual address Economy, gun control take center stage in emotional speech Photo courtesy of IMC Photography
Students sign thank you cards to donors at last year’s “Tuition Runs Out Day” in the Alumni Memorial Union.
Campus thanks donors in ‘Tuition Runs Out Day’ Out-of-pocket tuition only covers 62 percent of MU education By Catelyn Roth-Johnson
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Scholarships, grants and awards — where does the money come from? The Office of University Advancement and Marquette Nation will host “Tuition Runs Out Day” today from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the AMU second floor lobby to answer that question. All students who received financial aid
from Marquette are encouraged to stop by the event and show their appreciation to donors by signing thank you cards. Jennilee Schlinsky, a senior engagement officer in the Office of University Advancement, said this is the event’s second year. “Last year, countless students viewed our educational pieces throughout campus, which started a conversation on the impact Marquette alumni and donors have on our university,” she said. In its first year more than 600 students participated in the program. “There will be one thank you
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card station ... and we will also have signs throughout campus displaying information about giving at Marquette,” Schlinsky said. “These displays will provide information on the impact giving has on campus and direct students to the AMU to sign a thank you card.” Last year, the university received responses from various alumni and donors about the cards students sent them. “One alumna told us that she was so thankful to receive the hand-written thank you card from a student, it had moved her to tears,” Schlinsky said. See Tuition, page 8
By Jason Kurtyka
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Fresh off an electoral victory and entering his second term, President Barack Obama declared “there is much progress to report” as he addressed Congress in his annual State of the Union Address Tuesday. Obama’s speech continued trends from his inaugural speech, covering issues ranging from the
minimum wage to gun control and climate change. On foreign policy, he outlined his plan to end the war in Afghanistan. Focusing mainly on the economy, Obama made a case for ending austerity, suggesting a more balanced approach that includes greater government involvement to accelerate economic growth. “Most Americans – Democrats, Republicans and Independents – understand that we can’t just cut our way to prosperity,” Obama said. “They know that broadbased economic growth requires a balanced approach to deficit reduction, with spending cuts and See Union, page 3
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Newly confirmed Secretary of State John Kerry greets President Barack Obama before the president’s State of the Union Address Tuesday.
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News in Brief Body of Chris Dorner recovered After a standoff in a California mountain cabin that resulted in one police officer dead and one injured, authorities believe they have recovered the body of Chris Dorner, the ex-LAPD officer who went on a violent rampage against LAPD officers last week, CNN reported Wednesday. Authorities reported they suspect Dorner died when the cabin was on fire Tuesday. There are some reports that a sound similar to a gun shot was heard before the cabin burst into flames. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said authorities have “reasonable belief” that the body inside the cabin is Dorner’s, but it has yet to be officially identified.
Alumni donate $8.3 million to college
Marquette announced Wednesday that an $8.3 million donation was made to the Diederich College of Communication to fund a new fellowship for journalists to produce public service journalism projects. The donation was made by Peter and Patricia Frechette in honor of Patricia’s parents, Marquette alumni Perry and Alicia O’Brien. It will bring all types of journalists to Marquette for one academic year to work on in-depth public service journalism projects. The donation is the second largest in the college’s history, behind only a $28 million donation made by William and Mary Diederich in 2005.
Illinois to vote on same-sex marriage The Illinois Senate will vote on whether to legalize same-sex marriage Thursday. If the bill is approved, Illinois will become the 10th state to legalize same-sex marriage. The measure is expected to pass because Democrats have a supermajority in the General Assembly, according to CNN. CNN said three other states — Rhode Island, Hawaii and Delaware — are also considering similar
DPS Reports Feb. 11 At 11:38 p.m. a person not affiliated with Marquette trespassed in the Alumni Memorial Union and was taken into custody by MPD. At 2:15 p.m. a visitor reported that unknown person(s) removed her unsecured, unattended property estimated at $29 from the Varsity Theater. Feb. 12 At 12:45 a.m. DPS observed a juvenile attempt to remove a secured, unattended bicycle outside Humphrey Hall.
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MPD was contacted and took the juvenile into custody. At 10:03 a.m. a student reported being hazed by fraternity members in a fraternity house in the 1300 block of W. Kilbourn Ave. The investigation is ongoing. At 10:25 a.m. a student reported that unknown person(s) removed her unsecured, unattended property estimated at $115 from a business in the 1600 block of W. Wisconsin Ave. MPD was contacted.
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Gov. Scott Walker speaks about his proposed social policy reforms at Business Day in Madison Wednesday.
legislation, while 29 states have provisions banning same-sex marriage. The state currently recognizes civil unions and will still recognize them if the marriage bill passes. The bill would go into effect 30 days after being signed by the governor.
McDonald’s stock tumbles After President Barack Obama announced plans to raise the minimum wage last night in his State of the Union Address, McDonald’s Corp. stock fell more than any other stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. At the close in New York, shares had declined 1.2 percent to $94. Obama proposed to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour. He said the minimum wage should be tied to the cost of living. In an interview with Bloomberg, Peter Saleh, CEO of Telsey Advisory Group, said Obama’s announcement is partially responsible for the fall of McDonald’s stock. Saleh said lower company sales may also be a factor in the decline. McDonald’s does not disclose wages for its employees, although
Corrections The page one article entitled “Benedict resigns, cites health” in Tuesday’s Tribune mistakenly stated that Pope Benedict XVI grew up during World War I. He in fact came of age during World War II. The Tribune regrets the error. Editor’s Note: The page four article entitled “2013 MU Greek life numbers remain relatively stable” in the Feb. 7 Tribune was based on 2010 data from the Marquette Office of Student Development’s semiannual Greek Report. The Tribune has since learned that more recent data, showing an increase in the number of students in fraternities and sororities, is also available. Had the Tribune known of the more recent data, the article would have been updated accordingly. The Marquette Tribune welcomes questions, comments, suggestions and notification of errors that appear in the newspaper. Contact us at (414) 288-5610 or editor@marquettetribune.org.
it does spend money to lobby against minimum-wage increases, according to Bloomberg.
Pope appears after resignation Pope Benedict XVI made his first public appearance Wednesday since he announced his resignation Monday, according to the New York Times. He said the decision was made because of his health and “in full liberty for the good of the Church.” The pope also celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass at a packed St. Peter’s Basilica to mark the beginning of Lent. According to the New York Times, the pope’s aids said the mass would probably be his last major Mass before his retirement. The pope will resign Feb. 28. The Church will begin to select a new pope in mid-March.
Walker proposes health care plan Gov. Scott Walker submitted a statewide health care proposal Wednesday that will reject a
full expansion of the existing BadgerCare program but will extend state and federal care to 224,600 more residents. If a full expansion was adopted, 28,100 more residents would be covered than under Walker’s plan, but the governor said his proposal gives the insured more freedom. “Some people will portray this as not caring about people,” Walker said. “I think it’s just the opposite. I care too much about the people of this state not to empower them to control their own destiny.” Walker said his proposal will give poor adults without children the chance to be covered by BadgerCare, while allowing wealthier adults to buy insurance in the federal marketplace starting in 2014. However, Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) said Walker is merely “putting politics before people in Wisconsin” by turning down a portion of the federal money that is already allocated to Wisconsin. “I do not foresee a better deal being offered to Wisconsin or any other state in our lifetime,” Kind said.
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Thursday 14 Tuition Runs Out Day, AMU, 9 a.m. Disney on Ice, U.S. Cellular Arena, 7 p.m. Night of Chocolate, AMU ballrooms, 8:30 p.m.
Friday 15 The American Songbook, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. Annex Acoustic Night featuring Patrick
Mullen, Union Sports Annex, 9 p.m.
Saturday 16 Men’s basketball vs. Pittsburgh, BMO Harris Bradley Center, 12 p.m. 15th Annual Food & Froth Fest, Milwaukee Public Museum, 7 p.m. An evening with the cast and creators of “The Walking Dead,” Riverside Theater, 7 p.m.
Sunday 17 Women’s basketball vs. Notre Dame, Al McGuire Center, 1:30 p.m. February Orchestra Concert, Varsity Theatre, 2 p.m. A Shot of Reality, Weasler Auditorium, 7 p.m.
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Union: Obama asks for action by Congress on guns, minimum wage revenue, and with everybody doing their fair share.” The president said the country’s deficit and mounting debt pose problems, but that they should not be the government’s primary focus. “Most of us agree that a plan to reduce the deficit must be part of our agenda,” Obama said. “But let’s be clear: deficit reduction alone is not an economic plan.” The presidents of both College Democrats and College Republicans, Zach Bowman and Patrick Garrett, respectively, agreed that Obama did not offer enough of a plan to reduce the deficit. “I was disappointed that the president did not offer significant direction on deficit reduction,” Garrett said. “(Obama) alluded to BowlesSimpson, but besides that he didn’t provide much in terms of a plan for debt reduction, which I had hoped to see,” Bowman said. Bowles-Simpson refers to the co-chairs of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform that Obama created to propose changes to fiscal policy. Obama also addressed the impending sequester cuts set to take effect March 1. He emphasized that an agreement must be reached because the budget cuts could result in thousands of lost jobs. He stressed the need for bipartisanship to address the issue, noting Speaker John Boehner’s ongoing work to propose solutions. “I think Republicans can work together with the president on those issues while upholding our core beliefs of opportunity and respect for the rule of law,” Garrett said. For the first time during his presidency, Obama explicitly recommended increasing the federal minimum wage to $9.00 and even indexing it to inflation. Bowman said one of Obama’s strongest points was his plan to invest in high-tech manufacturing and reach higher levels of research and development. “One of his most compelling points was his continued call for investing in economic competitiveness,” Bowman said. “These investments in manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and education will continue to grow our economy from the middle class out.” Looking back at recent natural
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Vice President Joe Biden (left) and Speaker John Boehner (right) of Ohio applaud President Barack Obama as he gives his State of the Union Address.
disasters, the president turned to climate change and struck a decisive tone in combating it. “We can choose to believe that Superstorm Sandy, the most severe drought in decades and the worst wildfires some states have ever seen were all just a freak coincidence,” Obama said, “Or we can choose to believe in the overwhelming judgment of science – and act before it’s too late.” Obama sounded optimistic, saying that meaningful progress can be made. He called for a bipartisan, market-based solution to climate change, noting a proposal worked on by Vice President Joe Biden and former Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut. However, the
president also appeared aggressive, saying he would personally tackle the issue if Congress did not. “If Congress won’t act soon to protect future generations, I will,” Obama said. “I will direct my Cabinet to come up with executive actions we can take.” One of the tangible outcomes of the president’s speech was the announcement that his administration will be releasing a college scorecard listing places where students can get the best education at an affordable rate. He called upon colleges to limit tuition increases and keep costs down, instructing Congress to change the Higher Education Act to include value and affordability
as preconditions for federal aid. Obama also used the primetime slot to announce that 34,000 more troops will return home from Afghanistan by the end of the year and that the war will be officially over by the end of 2014. By that point, the U.S. will move into a support role with Afghanistan to prevent the country from falling back into turmoil. The most emotional part of the speech came when the president addressed gun violence. In attendance were the parents of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old Chicago resident who sang at the president’s inauguration and was accidentally killed in connection with gang violence in her hometown Jan. 29.
Also in attendance was Brian Murphy, the Oak Creek police officer who first responded to the Sikh Temple shooting and fought off the gunman despite having been shot nine times himself. Obama acknowledged those affected by the Newtown tragedy and called upon Congress to act on gun control. “They deserve a vote. Gabby Giffords deserves a vote. The families of Newtown deserve a vote,” he said. “The families of Aurora deserve a vote. The families of Oak Creek, and Tucson, and Blacksburg and the countless other communities ripped open by gun violence – they deserve a simple vote.”
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Student-founded magazine finds niche audience
InHue sheds light on health issues facing minority women By Emily Wright
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While preparing for graduation, Marissa Evans, senior in the College of Communication and president of thea Marquette chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists, is hoping to fill an underrepresented part of media discussion. Last month, Evans launched InHue, an online magazine that focuses on health issues for women of color. Evans said she has been planning the magazine for the past couple of years. She said her inspiration came from the realization that mainstream health magazines tend not to write content for women of color, in spite of the severe health disparities that impact this group. Statistically, minority are more likely to be impacted by obesity, diabetes, breast cancer, cervical
cancer and other diseases. For example, they are two to three times more likely to die of cervical cancer than white women. “I felt that something was missing,” Evans said. Last January, she bought the web domain name for InHue. She began the magazine using knowledge she gained through various courses at Marquette – such as a magazine design class and an entrepreneurship class – and through internships at the Washington Post, the Star Tribune and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as well as work at the Marquette Tribune. Over the summer of 2012, Evans focused her efforts and discovered there was a lot of potential interest in the topic. Evans said she received about 100 applications between July and December of 2012 for positions with the magazine. The site launched last month and features articles about Crossfit, dating and sex columns called “Dismiss the Myth” & “Bedside Manner.” The site also has coverage of cervical cancer and HPV amongst women of color in honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January.
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“The mission is to empower women to live healthier lifestyles,” she said. “We want to make them realize that they can be healthy and live an active life.” The business of making a magazine is exciting, but also quite challenging, she said. “Launching a new magazine is a risky venture,” said Ana Garner, an associate journalism professor who taught Evans magazine design. Garner said there was a need for a magazine such as InHue, which targets a specific and underrepresented audience. Alex Stewart, the Coleman Foundation Chair in Entrepreneurship, said the two challenges of student entrepreneurs are time management and creating credibility. He said Evans’ potential audience is a welldefined niche that could attract advertisers, which would help with the process. John Peterson, an instructor of entrepreneurship in the College of Business Administration who helped with the launch of InHue, said a specific challenge the magazine might face is sus-
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Marissa Evans, senior in the College of Communication, launched an online magazine, InHue, last month for women of color.
taining itself long enough to build revenue streams. “This requires a delicate balancing act of providing viable content to the subscriber base while attracting advertisers interested in that demographic,” he said. Evans said she wanted to make InHue accessible to women of color of various ages and backgrounds, not just young women. Health issues such as diabetes, breast cancer and cervical cancer impact many age groups, and prevention techniques can help at any age. She said it was frustrating to only have statistics about health problems
for these women and not have many solutions. Evans said that InHue will remain in an online format for the time being. She said she was passionate about the project and that the news section was very important as a way of defining things such as the Affordable Health Care Act and the impact that national policy changes can have on access at the local level. “I want it to be the Time Magazine of health magazines,” she said. “I want it to be so that (readers) feel like it was made for them.”
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College romance getting digital twist in cyber space Promiscuous app not replacing face-to-face interaction at MU By Nick Biggi
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The current generation of students is often coined “the technology generation,” mostly because students are perceived as unable to perform daily activities without using a computer or cell phone. That list of activities now includes dating. A Facebook application called “Bang with Friends” launched last year and now has almost 15,000 likes. The purpose of the application is to have users determine whether one would “bang” one of her or his Facebook friends. If the other person agrees, an email will be sent telling the users they have a match. Another application that has grown immensely popular is the iPhone application “Tinder,” which has exploded on college campuses. It has a similar concept to “Bang with Friends,” as those participating choose whether they think someone else is attractive. In some cases, the app has led to people exchanging phone numbers and even going on dates.
Frank Berce, a freshman in the College of Communication, said that while the app may not be wholesome, it has value for someone new to college. “I feel like it gives someone the chance to tell people how they feel in a subtle way,” Berce said. “It gives college kids who are looking to meet people the opportunity to show that they want to be more than just friends.” While online applications like these do draw some users, most people still meet potential romances during face-to-face interaction. During freshmen orientation at Marquette, for example, students learn early on from orientation staff members that the annual square dance is an especially popular way to meet one’s future spouse. Caitlin Zapf, a freshman in the College of Education, said she could have some serious problems if the square dance determined her future husband. “I did not go to the square dance during orientation, so it looks like I am not getting married,” Zapf said. “I guess that is cool.” Adam Pulte, a sophomore in the College of Communication, reconnected with his current girlfriend Sam Wenson, a sophomore in the College of Health Sciences, after he transferred to Marquette after first semester last year. Both grew
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The Facebook application “Bang with Friends” has drawn criticism for its lustful and shameless premise.
up in Detroit and once together at Marquette, their relationship grew. “She started talking to me, getting me acquainted with school and people,” Pulte said. “Then, this year, we just started talking more and more.” Pulte said the legends of love at Marquette could be true, and the
environment at the university has some credit in his relationship. “I think it is the quality of people at Marquette,” Pulte said. “I have a lot of life long friends and someone who I am happy with. We work well and have a good relationship. I don’t know if that is just Marquette or
how things just worked out.” If an alumnus is celebrating an anniversary with a fellow Marquette graduate, he or she can submit a class note to MU Connect. In addition, the university has a “hashtag” that they hope young lovers will use on Twitter entitled #mulove.
Pentagon approves new medal for drone, cyber war Panetta announces award for troops who ‘contribute’ remotely By Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — They fight the war from computer consoles and video screens. But the troops who launch the drone strikes and direct the cyberattacks that can kill or disable an enemy may never set foot in the combat zone. Now their battlefield contributions may be recognized with the first new combat-related medal
to be created in decades. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced Wednesday that the Pentagon is creating a medal that can be awarded to troops who have a direct impact on combat operations, but do it well away from any combat zone. “I’ve seen firsthand how modern tools, like remotely piloted platforms and cyber systems, have changed the way wars are fought,” Panetta said. “And they’ve given our men and women the ability to engage the enemy and change the course of battle, even from afar.” The work they do “does contribute to the success of combat operations, particularly when they remove the enemy from the
field of battle, even if those actions are physically removed from the fight,” he said. The new blue, red and whiteribboned Distinguished Warfare Medal will be awarded to individuals for “extraordinary achievement” related to a military operation that occurred after Sept. 11, 2001. But unlike other combat medals, it does not require the recipient risk his or her life to get it. Officials said the new medal will be the first combatrelated award to be created since the Bronze Star in 1944. A recognition of the evolving 21st century warfare, the medal will be considered a bit higher in ranking than the Bronze Star, but is lower than the
Silver Star, defense officials said. The Bronze Star is the fourth highest combat decoration and rewards meritorious service in battle, while the Silver Star is the third highest combat award given for bravery. Several other awards, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, are also ranked higher, but are not awarded for combat. Response in the cybersphere was immediate and divided, and more often biting. While some acknowledged the contributions of cyber and drone warriors and said the award was the right thing to do, others dubbed the medal the “Geek Cross” and speculated that young video-gamers may soon get Purple Hearts
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A Predator B unmanned aircraft taxis at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Pentagon announced a medal Wednesday for remote warfare.
for their animated wounds. Over the last decade of war, remotely piloted Predators and Reapers have become a critical weapon to gather intelligence and conduct airstrikes against terrorists or insurgents around the world. They have been used extensively on the battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in strikes in Pakistan, Yemen and northern Africa. Over the same time, cyberattacks have become a growing national security threat, with Panetta and others warning that the next Pearl Harbor could well be a computer-based assault. The Pentagon does not publicly discuss its offensive cyber operations or acts of cyberwarfare. Considering that secrecy, it’s not clear how public such awards might be in the future. The federal government, for example, launched a broad leak investigation after reports surfaced that the U.S. and Israel may have been responsible for the Stuxnet computer virus that attacked computers in Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facilities. According to the Pentagon criteria, the medal gives the military a way to recognize a single act that directly affects a combat operation, doesn’t involve an act of valor, and warrants an award higher than the Bronze Star. “The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from comrades or from other persons in similar situations,” according to the Pentagon. It could include the “hands-on” but remote launching of a weapon and could specifically include efforts in space or cyberspace. The medal is a brass pendant, nearly two inches tall, with a laurel wreath that circles a globe. There is an eagle in the center.
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Virus: Experts say most norovirus cases occur from November to April getting it,” Clancy said. Clancy said he went to Student Health Service Monday and received an IV with two liters of fluid to avoid dehydration. He had to spend the rest of the day in his room sleeping. Aron Hall, an epidemiologist with the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said the norovirus is responsible for an estimated 21 million illnesses, 70,000 hospitalizations and 800 deaths in the U.S. every year. He said it is also the leading cause of foodborne disease in the U.S. “Noroviruses are highly contagious,” Hall said. “People are most contagious when they are sick and during the first three days after they recover. Infected people can shed billions of norovirus particles, yet it takes as few as 18 norovirus particles to infect other people.” Hall said the people at greatest risk of infection are those who are in close contact with a contaminated person. Biedrzycki said that to stop it from spreading, good hygiene practices are a must. “We see cases of norovirus each year, only many people call it by a different name: the stomach flu,” Biedrzycki said. “Norovirus is not required to be reported to local public health authorities unless suspected as part of an outbreak.” Biedrzycki said that based on reports he receives from the community, the noroviruses are fairly widespread in many communities throughout Wisconsin. “Noroviruses change strains
Tips to prevent the norovirus: Practice proper hand washing. Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces. Do not prepare food or care for others who are sick. Wash fruits and vegetables and cook seafood thoroughly. Wash laundry thoroughly.
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every few years,” Biedrzycki said. “A new strain (GII 4 Sydney) was isolated this year in the United States, which has been linked to many outbreaks across the country since this past summer. Noroviruses can be spread through contaminated food and water through the
year, and therefore there really is no ‘norovirus season’ to speak of as there is with the flu.” Hall agreed with Biedrzycki that good hygiene practices are the only way to prevent the virus from spreading. “The best ways to help reduce the risk of getting infected with
norovirus are washing hands often with soap and water, avoid preparing food or caring for others when you are sick, disinfecting contaminated surfaces, washing fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating them and cooking shellfish thoroughly before eating,” Hall said.
Hall said most outbreaks of the norovirus occur from November to April, with the activity peaking in January. “A new norovirus strain emerged late last year, although it is currently too soon to tell if it will lead to more outbreaks this winter,” Hall said.
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Freshman wages Twitter war with Stephen Colbert Student claims comedian snubbed him out of tickets By Jacob Born
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For one Marquette student, a hassle-free way to win tickets to see the Colbert Report live became a case of stolen tweet. Sam Bufe, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences, claims that his tweet was “stolen” by another Colbert viewer who was unjustly awarded the tickets. The contest, called #ColbertTicketGrab, asked followers to tweet at Colbert about why they should win the tickets. The Colbert Report’s conditions for winning the tickets state “judging criteria will be based on creativity and originality.” Bufe said he instantly knew what he would tweet about and furiously hacked out a tweet. “@ColbertReport I feel weird chanting ‘STEPHEN! STEPHEN! STEPHEN!’ At my TV, and I would much rather do it in perosn (sic). #ColbertTicketGrab,” his tweet read. “After I tweeted that, I looked back to see if anyone had tweeted that,” Bufe said. “I did check that out, and no one had.” The next day, Colbert announced that two other people had won the event. Curious as to what they tweeted, he read the first winner’s tweet, which was commenting on Colbert’s irrational fear of bears. But the second winner’s tweet was eerily similar to Bufe’s. In fact, it seemed almost like a direct copy. “Because shouting “Stephen..Stephen..Stephen” from my living room just makes me sound crazy. #ColbertTicketGrab,” was winner Renee Schlechta’s tweet. “The other winner was about word for word what I tweeted,
and I did a little investigation and I saw she tweeted that an hour after me,” Bufe said. “So TwitterGate was on.” TwitterGate is a campaign that Bufe created to try to get Colbert’s attention about the situation. His friends and family used the hashtag to try to get it trending. After the initial few hours of tweeting, the campaign slowed down. But Bufe said he wants it to come back. “We start getting the wheels turning – who knows,” Bufe said. “It’s got to start somewhere. We’re off the ground, we’re hovering. Now we’re just waiting to blast off.” Bufe attempted to bring The Colbert Report and Comedy Central’s attention to the situation but saw no response. Bufe has acknowledged that while the campaign may be futile, it does not hurt to try. “Nothing will come of it if I don’t do anything,” Bufe said. “The others and I are just trying to get out there and see what we can do.” As for Schlechta, she tweeted at Bufe saying she never meant to steal his tweet but that it was just a quick tweet and then she signed off. “@SamBufe @ColbertReport For the last time... NEVER saw your post. Spent <2 mins on twitter to enter, didn’t scroll through pages of tweets,” she wrote. “I probably can’t prove (she stole my tweet),” Bufe said. “So I kind of feel bad for her … I believe her. She probably didn’t steal it, so I don’t think they should take anything away from her.” At press time, Bufe had not received the tickets he requested. But for Bufe, it’s not about getting the tickets but the recognition that he was the first to tweet the winning tweet. “Do what’s right,” Bufe said. “That’s what I’m saying, that’s what the TwitterGaters are saying. Do what’s right.”
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Tuition: Students give thanks with cards Schlinsky said tuition covers only 62 percent of the cost of a Marquette education, and 98 percent of Marquette undergraduates receive financial aid. “I wouldn’t be able to go to Marquette without the scholarships I received,” said Claire Hackett, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences. “I am so appreciative of the full-paid tuition scholarship and grants I received.” Her mother has worked at Marquette for more than 25 years, and Hackett received a full-tuition financial aid package because of it. “I hope someday I am able to give back to Marquette for the education I received,” she said.
Nearly 27,000 alumni donate to the university each year, and more than $100 million in scholarships and grants were provided for students in 2012. Madeline Kudlata, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, received a scholarship based on her extracurricular activities, even though her test scores and grades were not the highest. “I really don’t know of many universities that provide extra activity scholarships,” she said. “It’s pretty remarkable, actually.” Kudlata liked how Marquette looked at her entire application for eligibility for financial aid, not just her
high school transcript. “I think a student should be well-rounded,” she said. “And for me, Marquette saw that I am well-rounded and motivated.” Schlinsky said donor support plays an important role in sustaining the university and the education of students. “It is pivotal for students to show their appreciation to our donors,” she said. “It is also important for students to educate themselves on important financial facts.” Schlinsky said this day represents the time when tuition dollars stop covering the cost of a Marquette education and the support of alumni, parents and friends covers the rest.
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Ninety-eight percent of Marquette students receive some form of financial aid to attend the university.
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SPECTACULAR! Best Love Songs
“In Your Eyes” I don’t know when I decided that Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” would be my wedding song, but it’s been set for a few years now. I also don’t know why I have a “wedding song” since I’m not planning on getting married. I think I’ve revealed way too much in this short paragraph, so I’ll stop now. I remember my parents blasting Peter Gabriel’s album, and I just thought it was such a beautiful song. “In your eyes, I am complete” may be totally cheesy, but it’s simple and sweet at the same time. No complicated analogies, no wordiness. –Eva Sotomayor “Your Song” As far as love songs go, “Your Song” isn’t really that special, musically at least. It doesn’t have an elaborate chorus, dramatic backup singers or a large orchestra. “Your Song” is special because it’s simple. The lyrics have no grand proclamations or promises. It’s just a man expressing love at its core. The song is stripped of love’s drama and complexities. It is a simple, beautiful song about how special it is to care deeply for another person. The message is timeless, and because of this, Elton John’s 1970 hit has become not just “Your Song,” but also THE song for many couples. –Maddy Kennedy
“I’ll Be” I didn’t want to write about this song, the cliché high school slow dance from a one-hit wonder. I tried to come up with other options, but none of them felt the same. So I surrendered to the soulful sound that is Edwin McCain. The lyrics are sincere, sweet and tender. Plus, its ¾ time signature makes it the perfect song for swaying with that special someone (cough Chad Michael Murray cough). –Claire Nowak “At Last” This is a song to cut through the most hardened of cynics. “At Last” is the woozy elation of falling in love. It’s that moment when you think “Oh! There really is someone for me!” It’s when you want to go up to strangers and say “Love is real!” (or some other treacly thing to get you punched.) “At Last” captures the pure beginnings of love – before you realize the person is not perfect. It’s before you see that they have, say, an annoying way of repeating stories again and again. This is the song you sing when all the stories are new. If you are newly in a relationship, this song is your anthem. For the rest of us, it can bring back the feeling – if just for a few minutes. –Erin Heffernan
Best Love Movies
“Beauty and the Beast” Obviously a movie with the tagline “The most beautiful love story ever told” is tops in terms of love movies. Not only does “Beauty and the Beast” warm the heart, it also teaches that true love lies within despite exterior appearances. A film that attempts to portray love as something that is not bound by superficial entities – as well as a terrific soundtrack – is a love story worth seeing this Valentine’s Day. –Peter Setter “The Notebook” Ryan Gosling. Now that I have your attention, I will explain my choice. I am a hopelessly romantic teenage girl. Therefore, I am a fan of Nicholas Sparks. When it comes to romance, you want a story that tugs at the heartstrings. Noah and Allie’s unlikely romance starts tugging from the very beginning. Raging emotions and innuendos keep you engaged, but most importantly, there is a lot of Ryan Gosling. That really doesn’t need any further explanation, does it? –Claire Nowak
“All About Eve” So this movie is not really a romance. It’s mostly a delicious revenge story set in the high society of theatre in the 1940s. When a young actress, Eve Harrington, tries to usurp the aging but unequaled star Margo Channing – played marvelously by Bette Davis – a barrage of drama, classic one-liners and Bette Davis being fabulous erupts. But there is also a great love story amid relationships in the movie built out of ambition or weakened by Eve’s tricks – Bill and Margo are the film’s One True Pairing. Though they tease and fight, and Margo has a theatrical egotism, they are perfect for each other. There are so many great lines about love, such as: Bill: “We have to go to City Hall for the marriage license and blood test.” Margo: “I’d marry you if it turned out you had no blood at all!” The line is a great glimpse into their dynamic: pithy, confident and in love. – Erin Heffernan
Best Heartbreak Songs
“It’s All Coming Back to Me Now”
If you are looking for a bitter Valentine’s Day, have a listen to the 7-and-a-half minute Celine Dion power ballad “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.” The bombastic operatic song presents a crestfallen woman who has just had her heart broken. She remembers the jubilant highs and dismal lows of a failed relationship. All these emotions, you guessed it, come back to her. I enjoy this song any time of year when I am upset about my love life and need Celine’s validation for what I am feeling emotionally. Feel free to use this song as therapy, as I have learned to do. –Peter Setter “Jar of Hearts” In the midst of making myself a heartbreak playlist, I found myself consistently going back to this song. In four minutes and six seconds, Christina Perri breaks your heart with despairing verses and lifts your spirit with an ever-hopeful chorus. The music encompasses the raw emotion in her lyrics, giving grief-stricken listeners the strength to crawl out of holes of self-pity and move on with their lives. The words are simple, but they can be all you need to get a positive perspective on a bad breakup. –Claire Nowak
“Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright”
Dylan’s thinly veiled contempt in “Don’t Think Twice” is perfect. The lyrics seem simple, but manage to say “I want you to think I don’t care,” and “I really, really care” simultaneously. Who can’t relate to the last lines? “I ain’t saying you treated me unkind/ you could’ve done better, but I don’t mind/ you just kinda wasted my precious time/ but don’t think twice it’s alright.” For me, the song’s pretense of indifference is better than any full-tilt breakup song. Don’t get me wrong, “Rolling in the Deep” is still my jam for eating ice cream and crying. But this is the one that feels real. In short, it gets me every time. –Erin Heffernan “Dancing On My Own” Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own” is a great song about heartbreak. The Swedish popstar’s song about a woman watching her ex with a new girl. The synth-pop electronica track is also great to dance to – on your own in your room, of course. It’s a great cheerup song when you’re feeling down or brokenhearted. At some point or another we’ve all been in that position, dancing on our own. –Eva Sotomayor
Best Heartbreak Movies
Any Nicholas Sparks movie When was the last time you walked out of a Nicholas Sparks movie happy? Answer: never. There is no man on Earth more hell-bent on ruining your movie night than Nicholas Sparks. Depending on how much depression and predictable romance you can endure, Sparks either has a long list of successes or failures including “Dear John,” “The Notebook” and recently “Safe Haven.” Each Nicholas Sparks movie is a twist on the classic boy-meets-girl tale, just with more unnecessary drama and death. Oh, what’s that? You have a favorite character? Well brace yourself, because in 90 minutes they’re either going to be diagnosed with cancer, abandoned by their love, hit by a car or just plain dead. Each movie is more heartbreakingly repetitive than the last, so prepare yourself for lots of tears, chocolate eating and gaping plot holes. Nicholas Sparks is living proof that anyone with enough time and prescription-grade painkillers can write a semiacceptable romance novel. –Maddy Kennedy
“(500) Days of Summer” This movie, referred to as “(500) Days of Hipster” by a few of my friends, follows a young man (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who falls in love with a woman (Zooey Deschanel) who doesn’t believe in true love. With a premise like this, one might assume that the woman would change her mind about love and fall in love with the hero, as in a traditional love movie. Wrong. ZD crushes JGL’s heart, along with my belief that love is some gratifying experience. Paired with one of the finest movie soundtracks, the film trounces all pre-conceived notions about true love prevailing and creates an emotionally exhausting experience. –Peter Setter “Casablanca” “Casablanca” holds the top spo on many “best-of” lists. For me, it stands as one of the only three movies that have made me cry, the other two being “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and “Toy Story 3.” There’s nothing more tragic than two people who deserve to be together forced apart because of life. They’ll always have Paris, and thankfully, we’ll always have this classic. –Eva Sotomayor
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MU orchestra to perform with world-class soloist Sympnhony brings accomplished, Incan pianist to campus By Erin Heffernan
erin.heffernan@marquette.edu
Hwaen Ch’uqi has a miraculous success story. The blind Incan pianist went from living in an orphanage in Peru to becoming a celebrated pianist traveling the world. The virtuoso has overcome sizable odds to play with renowned groups like the Harvard University orchestra and the Philharmonie Moments Musicaux in Taiwan. Ch’uqi has released two albums of original compositions and won a prestigious Special Prize from the Russian Sviatoslav Richter International Piano Competition. This weekend, the Marquette Symphony Orchestra will have the unique privilege of playing with the world-class performer for the second time. Ch’uqi will perform the soloist piano part of Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1, backed by the orchestra this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Varsity Theatre. Jason Ladd, the orchestra’s director, helped bring Ch’uqi to campus and has had a long relationship with the musician. “We first met when we were college roommates at Eastman School of Music in Rodchester,
and we’ve kept in close contact since then,” Ladd said. Ladd said he remembers Ch’uqi showing great skill from his time as an undergraduate. Even among the exceptional students at the Eastman School of Music – consistently ranked among the best music schools in the United States – Ch’uqi stood out. “I remember during freshman orientation, it was the second full day that we were there,” Ladd said. “There was a group of us around, and we could already tell (Ch’uqi) could really play. But then he played the ‘Ballade No. 4’ by Chopin, and there was complete silence in the room after he was done. It was just amazing the different emotions he got out of the piece. When he got to the end, we all didn’t know what to say. We were just overwhelmed.” The orchestra’s president, Eric Stolz, a senior in the College of Engineering, played with Ch’uqi two years ago when the musician first came to Marquette. “The first day he was with us, you could feel the excitement in the room,” Stolz said. “The instant the sound came out of the piano, I just had to say ‘wow.’ It’s a sound like you’ve never heard before from a piano. It was a really excellent experience for me, and I think for everyone else, to play with such a high caliber musician. I think that was some of the best playing the orchestra has
collectively done – at least since I’ve been here.” The orchestra has been working on the show since November, preparing and practicing for the performance and for the arrival of the renowned soloist. Ch’uqi will arrive just a few days before the show and will spend an intense period reacquainting himself with the music. Ladd said the pianist will likely spend 16 to 18 hours alone with a piano working on the performance in addition to his rehearsals with the orchestra. Along with the Mendelssohn concerto with Ch’uqi, the orchestra will play three other pieces: Mozart’s “Overture to ‘The Magic Flute’”, Haydn’s “Symphony No. 94 ‘Surprise’” and Strauss’ “On the Beautiful Blue Danube,” the last of which is identifiable to anyone who has seen Bugs Bunny or the countless commercials that use the playful waltz. Stolz said the orchestra is excitedly awaiting Ch’qui’s arrival and the chance to showcase its months of work. “I’m excited to play with (Ch’uqi) again,” Stolz said. “I’m sure it’s going to be the same sort of excitement and surprise that I experienced two years ago. Now we have a different piece, and we have so many new musicians. I have kind of forgotten what it was like to play with a musician like him, so I’m really excited. I know it is going to come together beautifully.”
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Pianist Hwaen Ch’uqi will join the MU orchestra Sunday afternoon.
Anja McCloskey plays accordion back into style
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Singer-songwriter Anja McCloskey brings her unique accordion folk music to Milwaukee’s Circle-A Cafe.
The Circle-A Cafe hosts evening with unconventional act By Peter Setter
peter.setter@marquette.edu
A Missourian with a British accent is not typically someone you hear much about. But for Anja McCloskey, this unusual characteristic is just one in a long list that defines the singularity of who she is as a musician. McCloskey, an accordionist and singer-songwriter, is coming to the Circle-A Café Saturday as a part of her second U.S. tour.
The Circle-A Café, 932 E. Chambers St., is just one of many unconventional venues on her tour. “I love playing unconventional and eclectic venues,” McCloskey said. “I much prefer them to traditional music venues. I just feel that I can relate to an audience better in such places, as I am not that traditional and straightforward myself. I also feel that people tend to be a lot more attentive in unusual spaces and seem to be able to take everything in more.” McCloskey, who released her first full album in September, describes her sound as “alternative folk” but said she has a hard time pinning down the exact nature of the music.
“I think when people see my instrument, they assume I do traditional music,” McCloskey said. “People ask me, ‘Can you play polka?’ No, I don’t. I guess I play a traditional instrument, but I don’t necessarily play traditional music.” Though the accordion is McCloskey’s primary instrument and her favorite, she also plays the piano and clarinet. “I think the accordion is super versatile and really expressive,” McCloskey said. “It can make so many different sounds, and it’s so loud it’s almost like a church organ. When you play it, it is attached to you, and you can put your emotions into it.” McCloskey will be playing the accordion alone at her show, something she does not
do often, as she has a band back in England. McCloskey said she is excited for the intimate and emotional nature that comes with a solo show. “I’ve reworked my songs a little bit so I can play them by myself,” she said. “I’ve also dug up a lot of old material, because once you have a band, you kind of leave things behind. It’s always really refreshing, as an artist, to sometimes rediscover things.” When McCloskey plays with her band, the sound includes violins and guitars. McCloskey said with these additional instruments, the dynamics of the show change quite a bit but still retain the eccentric and alternative feel of her music. “I’ve had people say to me that they’ve quite enjoyed the solo shows, because it’s enabled them to hear the accordion properly,” McCloskey said. “When I play with the band, the accordion parts kind of mingle in with the other parts, and this is an opportunity to see me play my instrument and to be able to hear it properly.” McCloskey said she loves playing in the U.S. because people are so friendly and receptive. She spends most of her time in England and said she finds English audiences much more reserved. “If they like you, you get a clap and maybe one person will buy your CD, whereas over here when you play, people get so enthusiastic,” McCloskey said. “I think people over here really appreciate live music and the effort
that goes into it.” McCloskey’s world traveling no doubt had an influence on her personal music style. Born in Missouri to a German mother and American father, she has also lived in Germany and the U.K. “When I grew up in Germany, everything was kind of 1980s pop music, Madonna-central,” she said. “I discovered new music mainly through latenight MTV and tapes that were handed to me by my friends. When I moved to England, a whole new musical world opened up to me. There were so many independent bands. The campus was full of aspiring musicians, and I kind of got sucked into the middle of that. It really gave me a taste for independent, underground and unsigned music.” As a child and teenager, McCloskey played in an accordion orchestra that exposed her to the accordion music of Astor Piazzolla and Yann Tiersen, musicians whom McCloskey considers influences. “(My influences) are just people who showed me you can do something different with the accordion than play just folk tunes,” she said. McCloskey said she hopes her show will provide students the opportunity to see her classic instrument in a new context. “Students can come and watch me if they would like to see something that is unusual but emotive, using an instrument that modern music has largely forgotten,” she said.
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‘Robot Cabaret’ hopes to hit stage without a glitch
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The Quasimondo Theatre ‘s original show, “Robot Cabaret”, opens tonight
Quasimondo Theater to present futuristic robot variety show
usual conventions of chocolate and hearts and offer a new tradition to celebrate the holiday: a robot variety show. “Robot Cabaret,” which opens tonight, combines science fiction and a traditional German cabaret. Set in the future, the show features robots that entertain human audiences with any and every form of artistic expression. “There’s dance. There’s music.
By Claire Nowak
claire.nowak@marquette.edu
This Valentine’s Day, the Quasimondo Milwaukee Physical Theater will push aside the
There’s stand-up comedy, celebrity impersonation, magic and puppetry. There’s battle royale,” co-director Michael Guthrie said. “The main structure of the show is a variety show, and the conceit is that these robots are putting on a variety show for human beings.” But actor Michael Weiss hinted at something more than just variety show acts in the production. “Some of (the robots) might have a little intent,” Weiss said. “Some might have something to benefit from having a bunch of humans in one place. I might be misleading intentionally. You don’t know. Hilarity ensues.” Other cast members gave their own reasons why people should come see the show, with some more sarcastic than others. “I (play) a B.A.S.T.A.R.D.: Bio-Atmospheric Sensory Terrain-And-Recon Drone,” actor Ben Yela said. “We’re actually sponsored by NASA,” actor Alex Roy said. The show also boasts a robot hoedown (complete with fiddles), a nine-and-a-half foot tall robot and a robot-human dance party during intermission, when the cast comes out in costume to dance
with the audience. “You never know what to expect,” Weiss said. While Quasimondo has produced particularly unconventional shows in the past, artistic director and co-director of “Robot Cabaret” Brian Rott said this show is unprecedented even by its standards. “In our company, we specialize in works that are devised or of a physical nature,” Rott said. “Our first three shows of the season were taken from actual texts of some sort, and our first show (of the season) was an Anton Chekhov play that was greatly adapted by us. This show was of high interest to me because it was a completely different process, the fact that we were going into this with a pretty clean slate. We were going to devise within the group the material that would come forth. That was pretty exciting for me.” Going in with a clean slate meant the group had to think up the entire script and plot from scratch. Luckily, the cast and co-directors were able to work together to create the unique performance. “That is an important thing for us as a company, too, that we are
an ensemble theater,” Guthrie said. “We like working with the same people. We create the work together. We’re writing the script together, and with this show, people came in with robots they wanted to (portray). Nobody just acts or does a single thing.” Weiss added that Quasimondo is one of the few theater companies that allows its actors to utilize a wide range of talents. “With anyone here, in a more traditional theatrical setting, maybe they’re cast as a character in a play, and that’s what they do,” he said. “(In this show), you’ll see (cast members) acting, but you’ll also see (them) dancing. When it was found out that our performers tap-danced and they could impersonate celebrities, well of course we have to get Elvis and Marilyn Monroe dancing together! It was like, that has to happen now. I am personally not aware of a theater company so willing to just say, ‘Okay, let’s use that, too.’” If supporting the innovative theater isn’t enough to make theatergoers excited for “Robot Cabaret,” the robot dance party alone can make this Valentine’s Day one you’ll never forget.
Identity Thief robs McCarthy, Bateman of humor Road-trip comedy drives into a ditch of lame, repetitive jokes By Eva Sotomayor
eva.sotomayor@marquette.edu
A movie that combines Melissa McCarthy of “Bridesmaids” and Jason Bateman of “Horrible Bosses” – both stars of successful and well-received comedies – should be funny. But after two unbearable hours, “Identity Thief” only delivered unfulfilled expectations and missed opportunities. “Identity Thief” follows Sandy Patterson (Bateman), an accountant who just quit his job to join a co-worker’s (John Cho, Harold of “Harold and Kumar”) start-up company. But the plan is stalled when
Sandy’s identity is stolen by Diana (McCarthy). Diana is a con-woman who literally lives on other people’s money. After Sandy’s credit card is declined and his new boss brings up a troubling arrest record, he’s forced to take matters into his own hands. Sandy travels to Winter Park, Fla., to bring Diana back to his home in Denver. But the plan gets complicated, because Sandy and Diana have the same ID, making airport security a problem. They are forced to drive all the way back to Colorado, turning “Identity Thief” into a road-trip disaster movie. Hilarity ensues ... or at least that’s what’s supposed to happen. Melissa McCarthy is great as Diana. You can tell that she’s doing the best she can with the caricature of a character she’s given. Diana is supposed to be loud and tacky. She dresses in
patterns and blue eyeshadow and is a compulsive hoarder of things bought using the money she steals. But even with McCarthy playing the role, the character falls flat and fails to bring the laughs the actress is capable of getting. At one point in the movie, “Identity Thief” tries to change the audience’s perception of Diana. Her character goes from a sociopath with no remorse to a flawed character who’s merely the product of a sob story. These scenes are annoying, preachy and out of place with the vulgar comedy “Identity Thief” tries so hard to peddle. As Sandy, Jason Bateman is alright, relying on jokes that get really old, fast. The point that “Sandy” is a girl’s name is made loud and clear after about five times. The same running gags, including a story that Diana tells strangers they
meet along the way, feel like Thanksgiving when your uncle is trying to make everyone laugh with the same punchline over and over again. There’s an added subplot of Sandy and Diana being chased by two gangsters whom Diana conned back in Florida. And for good measure, a bounty hunter is also in the mix. The movie – already too long – could’ve easily done without the added twists. Removing them wouldn’t have made the film better, but at least it would’ve made it shorter. On top of the unfunny script, the two gangsters are played by Genesis Rodriguez and T.I., who also happen to be a Hispanic woman and a black man. Of the four minority characters seen in the movie, half of them are criminals. As any communication course will teach you, that is known as stereotyping.
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When Sandy and Diana’s journey finally ends about 45 minutes and too many flat jokes too late, it’s weird and out of sync with the tone of the movie. In a way, it feels like the director and screenwriters decided to change direction of the film in the last quarter of the movie. The conclusion is cliche, and without giving away the end, I’ll say the “anyone can change” lesson just doesn’t feel like it fits the movie that “Identity Thief” wants to be. It’s a shame “Identity Thief” is such a bad movie considering what strong actors Bateman and McCarthy have proven to be. I hope the leads can find their own stolen identities, return to being hilarious, sharp performers and find material suiting their talent.
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How to write a scathing review
Matt Mueller As you’ve probably heard by now, Rex Reed, the film critic for the New York Observer, did not like “Identity Thief.” I agree with his main point on director Seth Gordon’s new film. It’s not good. Not good at all. It’s what Reed said about the film’s star, however, that’s drawing raised eyebrows and angry tweets. In a move that could only be the result of an angry man without an editor – internal or external – or one getting vengeance against a childhood bully, Reed spent portions of his “Identity Thief” review talking not about the film but about its star, Melissa McCarthy, and her weight. The line that snagged the most disbelieving headlines was his use of the word “hippo” to describe McCarthy, but that’s not even the worst line. In his first reference to the actress, he calls her “tractor-sized.” Later, he says that she has made a career out of being “obese and obnoxious with equal success.” Clearly, he hasn’t seen “Gilmore Girls,” but whatever. It’s comments like these that give film critics, and critics of all kinds across the nation, a bad name. This piece wasn’t a review of a bad comedy; it was a personal attack disguised as a review. The fact that the parts of the column actually talking about the film are either useless summarization – it’s common critic code that plot summary should be the least important element of a review – or just plain inaccurate (the review falsely states that Bateman loses his job) proves this point. It’s an ugly piece of filth stuck to the teeth of the film criticism world in a time when critics most certainly do not need it. As I’ve said before, people don’t like
critics for the most part. They’re seen as moody, pretentious outsiders turning their noses up at popular art and those trying to make it. Plus, with the advent of Twitter and Facebook, reviewers are now becoming less important to publishers and audiences. Some movie ads have even replaced critics’ quotes with tweets from fans, some of whom may not have even seen the movie they’re raving about. I would rant about why anyone would care what a random person on Twitter has to say about a movie over a critics who have studied film for years, but that’s an aggravation for another time. What I want to focus on right now is writing a scathing review that won’t get you blasted by women’s rights groups and anyone with a sense of common decency. It’s a lost art in this world of anonymous YouTube commenters, where you can say anything without having to face the consequences. There are really only two basic, “no duh” rules. The first is that you should never get personal (take notes, Mr. Reed, though as a veteran critic, I’d think you’d already have heard this before). Criticizing McCarthy’s weight, or any other physical attribute a person may have, is meanspirited and, frankly, beside the point. Is this really the main thing you took from this movie to talk about? It’s petty, and it’s not all that interesting to read. The goal is to talk not about people but about their work, discussing what is good or bad, interesting or not interesting about it. You can get as creative as you would like and use all sorts of hilarious analogies and wordplays to criticize a bad film or piece of artwork, but that’s where one’s aim should stay. For instance, I hate Adam Sandler’s films, but I wouldn’t insult Sandler himself in a review. His movies are bad and I don’t like his sense of humor, but I can’t comment on him as a person. I’ve never met the guy. On a side note, if costuming or make-up makes a person look
unflattering, then a comment is fine. Costuming and make-up are a part of the work, and if they fail, they fail. If our hero has so much eye shadow that he or she looks like a lost member of the walking dead, feel free to say so. The second rule of scathing reviews? Remember that movies take work. In the case of filmmaking, a lot of people put a lot of time into trying to make something people would like and maybe even think about. Some films are the product of laziness – you could argue that “Identity Thief” qualifies here – but that’s no reason to try to end people’s careers. You’re trying to enter into a discussion on a topic. You’re not trying to convince the entire cast and crew of a film to commit public seppuku for their crimes against humanity. Be constructive with your criticism. Why is a script the most miserable thing you’ve ever heard in your life? Why are the lines bad? Why is the actor the worst actor EVAR? Answering these questions will make your piece sound informed and, better yet, interesting. Being rude, on the other hand, is a crutch for when actual insight is out of grasp. Both of these guidelines can be wrapped up into one point: Be a decent human being. Anyone can say that a movie is good or bad. A critic can say why, and when he or she can’t, he talks about the lead actress’ weight. To be honest, “Identity Thief” is guilty, too. The movie and the script dress up McCarthy for maximum embarrassment (gaudy bright colors, excessive make-up, hitting her with objects, making her puke) in the hope that you’ll laugh at the mere sight of her. “She’s short, overweight and unfashionable; it’s funny,” the movie cries. It’s poor treatment of an actress whose chops deserve better. It’s too bad Reed stepped down to the film’s level.
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Coming up... Alex Cross The Varsity Theater 2/15-2/16 Let’s do some very simple math, shall we? Tyler Perry does not equal Morgan Freeman. In fact, one Morgan Freeman does not equal 45 Tyler Perrys.Yet somehow, the producers thought that changing out the voice of God with Madea would be a good idea. Basically, what I’m getting at is that “Alex Cross” is not a good movie. Don’t cross “Alex Cross” indeed. An Evening With the Cast of the Walking Dead The Riverside Theatre 2/16 All you zombie-loving nerds can finally come out of your basement! Members of the cast and crew of the Walking Dead will be a part of a panel to discuss the hit AMC show. The panel will include Norman Reedus (fan-favorite Daryl), Steve Yeun (Glenn), Lauren Cohan (Maggie) and executive producer/special effects guru Greg Nicotero. They will go behind the scenes, show deleted footage and give fans an opportunity to ask questions. Finally you can debate the logic of zombie running speeds with the professionals.
Matt Mueller is a senior broadcast and electronic communication major who reviews movies for OnMilwaukee. com. Email him at matthew.mueller@ marquette.edu.
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Don’t form opinions from academic stereotypes
STAFF EDITORIAL
Williams case does not reflect all police, but raises questions
Photo by Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/Associated Press
Sonya Moore appears in a Milwaukee County courtroom on Monday for the inquest into the death of her son Derek Williams. Williams died in a police car while in custody in July 2011.
Our view: Students should follow the Derek Williams’ case closely, but it is important to know that the incident should not demonize all of MPD. Proceedings for the inquest trial regarding the July 2011 death of Derek Williams are underway. The inquest to determine the fault of Williams’ death began Monday. The jurors will view an eight-minute video of Williams in the back of a police squad car saying he can not breathe. The video was released by the Journal Sentinel in September after 10 months of filing public records requests. In addition to video footage, the jurors will hear testimony from several professional medical examiners and other police officers who witnessed the arrest and subsequent detention. The police department may face severe backlash if the officers are found at fault, though previous investigations by the Milwaukee Police Department, district attorney’s office and Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission have found the officers involved not guilty. The result and consequences of this inquest and investigation are bound to impact Milwaukee’s future handling of crimes. This incident, combined with four police officers being charged with illegal cavity searches in October, has damaged the reputation of MPD. Moreover, MPD has a reputation for not answering calls or being receptive to inquiries from citizens and journalists, as evidenced by the department recently eliminating the position of “spokesperson” entirely. This of course does not mean the
department is bad or ineffective. Through all the negative press, we should remember their job is to protect us, the residents of Milwaukee. We should respect the officers and be understanding of the extremely dangerous and difficult situations they experience every day, while pushing for more meaningful communication with the department. We encourage students to follow this important case and how it will affect our city. We hope this inquest will promote more collaboration between city officials, the police department and citizens. We also hope the inquest will prevent future incidents like this and will not result in further dispute so the police department can move forward and promote safety without scrutiny or questioning from the people it is supposed to serve. If there are future cases of police misconduct, distrust among citizens will continue. We hope this relationship can be restored with time. Marquette students encounter MPD from time to time – some more than others. It is important for us not to disregard the contributions of these officers, despite the negative headlines and the tempting assumption to associate the entire department with the situation. This incident has put Milwaukee in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons. We encourage protesters and the police to work together to better our system. If the officers are found to have been negligent, we hope the department will use this as a learning experience and citizens will recognize that the mistakes of few, while horrific in nature, do not define the entire department.
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Brooke Goodman When it comes to an academic experience, it is incredibly refreshing to be in a class comprised of students from varying fields of study. It’s far too easy to fall into a monotonous routine when enrolling in and attending class. We see and sit by the same people, become well-versed in the thoughts and opinions of those around us and can often predict what our fellow classmates will say. Most classes that fall within the core of common studies, however, push us out of our comfort zones and provide new faces and professors. These courses introduce not only new perspectives but new methods of thought. The opinions derived from such a variety of students are more diverse, and the discussion is often more entertaining and productive. It’s disappointing, though, when people aren’t open-minded to such an array of thoughts and opinions. I’m currently in a class geared toward students of a specific area of study but filled with individuals representing many majors, colleges and ages. Although this class is labeled in CheckMarq as representing a specific major, the content and messages within it are truly beneficial to all. As I left this class earlier in the week, two students were talking loudly about how much they disliked the course. This sentiment surprised me, for I thought the discussion that day was particularly productive, with many opposing ideas shared. To complement the students’ negative outlook, one of them proceeded to say, “We’re the only real people in that class.” Whoa. You’re the only “real” people in that class? What exactly does that mean? I’m pretty sure that I’m a real person, but then again maybe not. Perhaps I’m just a figment of someone else’s imagination. I really hope not ... that would be quite a bummer. The worst part, though, is that this isn’t the first time I’ve heard this type of comment made. It’s common to judge and belittle people in majors and colleges other than our own. Not only is it common, but at times it seems as if it’s expected. For example, apparently it’s not the College of Arts & Sciences, it’s the College of Arts and Crafts. Business students graduate only to lead mundane lives in cubicles. Education majors are overly sensitive, patient and kind. Engineering students are socially awkward. Students in the College of Health Sciences spend all their time
talking about the MCAT and trying to discreetly figure out each other’s GPAs. Nurses are cliquey. And College of Communication students ... well, they’re not even worth mentioning. Whether or not you perpetuate or agree with your own college’s stereotypes, these are the frameworks in which we see and talk about each other every day. We judge each other’s intelligence, character, work ethic and aptitude based on a label within a drop-down menu many of us selected upon applying to college. To an extent, some of it is true. Engineers may not be awkward, but they dedicate a lot of time and work to achieve the same quality of grades others can reach by putting in minimal effort – not because those other students are more intelligent, but because it’s simply a different type of curriculum, workload and method of thought. At times, education students do have to be unbelievably kind and patient. Is that a bad thing, though? They will, after all, be teaching all our kids some day. And yeah, Health Sciences students tend to talk about grades, but it’s only because grades really affect their career aspirations. Having a high GPA is important for everyone, but when medical school is on the line, it gets just a tad more stressful. Some people choose to chase their passions without regard for money and guaranteed stability, whereas others aim to eventually support a family. Our majors are indicative of our interests and goals, and one’s aspirations are not something to be judged by anyone but that person. So what is “real?” And who has the right to define what is “normal?” The definition most certainly does not exist in a few words on a college transcript or diploma, nor can we label it based on our own interests, knowledge and career paths. At a very young age we’re taught to “be ourselves,” and that uniqueness is positive. If we were all the same, there would be no innovation or progress. There wouldn’t be any variance in art, technology or advancement in medicine. Society maintains its balance because we are all different and can bring distinct things to the table. If this wasn’t the case life would be boring, and we’d live in a very single-track world. We should seek to understand other perspectives and ways of thought – it might help us define our own. Generalizations and stereotypes don’t get us anywhere, and disagreeing with someone solely because they’re different is ignorant. It’s more productive to get to know someone who is different rather than look down upon them as an attempt to make sense of something we don’t understand. After all, something that may not be normal to you may be entirely “real” to someone else. Brooke Goodman is a senior studying journalism and political science. Email her at brooke.goodman@ marquette.edu with anything you’d like to see her write about.
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Our majors do not define our personalities
Caroline Campbell Last week, one of my classes was host to a guest speaker. When he asked us to introduce ourselves to him (without specifications as to what kind of information he wanted to know about us), I was the first person to whom he looked. Terrified and structureless, I heard myself recite, “HiI’mCarlieI’maseniorjou rnalismmajorandhistoryminor.” As he continued around the table, others followed my example and dutifully gave him their names, years and majors. Listening to my classmates recite their own credentials, I was disappointed in myself. This man still knew almost nothing about me except my name and the subject areas on which the bulk of my class credits focused. I could have started our conversation by telling him my name and the fact that I once played the candlestick Lumiere in a stage performance of “Beauty and the Beast.” The reality is that, in our college experience, we are so often reduced to simply
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BUTTING HEADS ON PALERMO’S PIZZA
There have been several calls for protests how many years we have spent at Mar- and boycotts against Palermo’s Pizza due to quette and our focus of study. But since the termination of a number of its employees. Protesters claim we don’t spend all, or probably even the that the termination majority, of our time in classrooms, why was based solely on are we reduced to those simple facts? the desire to unionize. When a guest speaker in our class says More than half of they want to “know a little bit about” the employees signed us, why do we jump to the conclua petition requesting sion that what they want to know is our to join a labor union. year and major, and not that we once Around the same Young Americans caught a rainbow trout, named it Goldie time as the petition, for Freedom and kept it as a pet for two days? Palermo’s sent out It starts even before our first day of class several letters to its employees asking for freshman year. I don’t think anybody could documentation stating they could legally count the times someone lists their major and hometown to someone else during work within the United States. After a reOrientation Week. People often joke that spectable amount of time, many recipients we should just tattoo it on our foreheads of said letter were unable to provide apfor the first few weeks, so that annoying propriate documentation. As a result, their part of the conversation was out of the employment was terminated. It has not way before the conversation even began. been stated that the workers who signed the Wouldn’t it be more interesting if peo- petition were the recipients of the letter. This discrepancy in the protesters’ claim ple went around introducing themselves with facts like that they have ridden the makes this argument an issue of immigration rather than unions. According to the actual Hogwarts Express train instead? The point I am trying to make is that United States Citizenship and Immigration each one of us is so much more interest- Services, employing illegal immigrants can ing than what we were interested enough result in a $6,000 fine for each undocumentin choosing as a major. We often let our- ed worker, and the employer could face imselves be categorized by what we study, prisonment. By requesting proper documenbut I know for a fact that not every tation, they were able to ensure they were employing people under federal regulations. journalism major is the same as me. With that said, we should look at Palermo’s Pizza as a law-abiding business. Caroline Campbell is a senior in the College of We take no issue with protecting the rights Communication with a major in journalism and a of workers; furthermore, we applaud minor in history. Email her at caroline.campbell@ those who take steps to follow the law. marquette.edu.
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On June 8, 2012, Palermo Villa, Inc. fired more than 80 workers who had been on strike for the recognition of their union, the Palermo Workers Union. Why were they fired? Palermo’s said that the government had issued an audit against them for hiring undocumented workers and that they had to fire those workers who Marquette YES could not supply SoGroup cial Security Numbers because of an impending Immigration and Customs Enforcement audit. This was simply not true. Earlier that week, ICE had publicly stated – for the first time in its history – that it was not going to conduct an audit into Palermo’s because of ongoing labor issues (the strike, two incidents where OSHA found that the company was in violation of labor and health codes, etc). Therefore, Palermo’s had no justification to fire the workers, some of whom weren’t even undocumented, because of the ICE audit. In reality, they were fired for their efforts at organizing a union. Why organize a union? Workers at Palermo’s receive poverty-level wages, are forced to work while sick (yes, forced to make your frozen pizzas while sick), and receive little to no training for dangerous machinery. Their labor is exploited, and their dignity as human beings is trounced upon. From the view of the workers, they had no choice but to try to organize a union (a union that had the support of two-thirds of the workforce in a petition drive right before the strike was called). In order to pressure Palermo’s into honoring the strikers’ reasonable demands and to rehire the workers that they illegally fired, Youth Empowered in the Struggle is supporting the national effort to boycott Palermo’s products. We call on students to honor this boycott as well. Honor it by not purchasing the hall store pizzas. Honor it by not purchasing Palermo’s frozen pizza at Marquette Place or pizza by the slice at the Bradley Center. We are a Catholic, Jesuit university and our students are called by the Church to respect the rights of workers. Be the difference. Boycott Palermo’s.
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Bearcats beat buzzer, MU Cincinnati’s Turner hits the winning layup with one second to go By Jacob Born
jacob.born@marquette.edu
With 7:45 left in the game, junior Katherine Plouffe stole the ball from the Bearcats and hit freshman Brooklyn Pumroy with a lead pass. Pumroy was on a fast break and converted the layup to put the Golden Eagles up by four points. It would be the last time the Golden Eagles made a field goal. Over the next 7:45, the Bearcats would go on a 6-2 run, the only Marquette points coming from two free throws made by senior Sarina Simmons at the 2:29 mark. The game would be tied with just 13 seconds left, until Cincinnati’s Tiffany Turner made a lay-up with one second left. The Marquette Golden Eagles (12-12, 4-7) couldn’t get a last second basket, and the Cincinnati Bearcats (9-15, 1-10) got their first Big East win of the year with a score of 54-52. For Marquette, this was a trap game, and the team fell for it. The Golden Eagles were riding momentum off a big win against Villanova, and a win against Cincinnati could have provided a huge momentum boost for No. 2 Notre Dame on Sunday. As for the Bearcats, the team gets to exorcise its winless demon. With its first Big East win, the pressure to get that win is no longer there, and the team can function normally. The tale of the tape was free throws. Marquette shot 6-for-8 from the line, which is average for what a team should be shooting. The Bearcats, however, shot 15-for22. The Golden Eagles sent Cincinnati to the line more than double the amount they were. Marquette’s two free throw misses would come with 14 seconds left in the game. Simmons was sent to the line as Marquette’s leading scorer with 19 points. She would miss both of her free throws, and junior Jeanise Randolph of Cincinnati
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Sarina Simmons missed a pair of key free throws in the second half, but led Marquette with 19 points in the 54-52 road loss to Cincinnati last night.
would get the defensive rebound that would set up the final score. The Golden Eagles came out of the gate and made sure to get the first baskets, outscoring the Bearcats 6-4 in the first 2:30 of the game. But then the wheels fell off for Marquette. The Bearcats went on a 14-0 run, riding five points by redshirt junior Dayeesha Hollins. Hollins would end up being the Bearcats leading scorer, notching 19 points with three assists and rebounds. Marquette would answer with its own 13-2 run, thanks to production from Simmons, eight points, and Pumroy, five points. The Golden Eagles welcome the Fighting Irish on Sunday, which will be the biggest test of the year save for the games against Connecticut. Notre Dame will be a good gut-check game for Marquette as the team comes down to the final stretch of the regular season.
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Katherine Plouffe stole the ball with 7:45 left in the game and hit Brooklyn Pumroy who scored a layup. It would be the Golden Eagles’ last field goal, however, and they failed to knock down enough field goals to win.
Indoor Championship arrives for track and field Winter, Hanson both poised to have big weekends for MU By Chris Chavez
christopher.chavez@marquette.edu
Marquette track and field travels to Geneva, Ohio, this weekend for the 2013 Big East Conference Indoor Championship at the Spire Institute. The team hopes to better its finishes from last year, when the men finished seventh and the women finished 13th overall. “We obviously graduated Tyler O’Brien and Jonathan Kusowski, who were two big guys for us, but we have these younger guys ready to step it up,” coach Bert Rogers said. “It’s hard to compare (last year’s and this year’s teams) directly, but I like our chances.”
Senior Kyle Winter captured Marquette’s first ever Big East crown in the men’s 800-meter race last year over Pittsburgh’s Davonte Cowsette at the finish line. Cowsette and four of the nine finalists from last year graduated. The next best returner after Winter is Connecticut sophomore Alex Bennatan, who finished fourth. Villanova junior Ellison Samuel currently holds the conference best time with 1:48.62. Freshman Anton Rice cannot be counted out early. Depending on how the preliminary heats go, there is a possibility he could sneak into the finals with a smart race. Although Rice is only a freshman still learning the race, his closing speed could be his secret weapon. “The preliminary rounds are usually pretty tactical,” Rogers said. “With his ability to kick, if
he can just keep himself in the mix, I like his chances.” Assistant coach Mike Nelson said having a deep middle distance squad at the conference championship is important with many races from 500 meters to 3,000 meters. “There are six or seven middle distance events, and just because someone qualified in one of them, they might do a different event,” Nelson said. “Sometimes people do just the relays.” Redshirt junior Spencer Agnew and junior Mitch Lacy will be racing in the distance medley relay. Lacy will recover and get back on the track for the men’s 4x800-meter relay. Big East qualifiers lead to flexibility in what events can be run at the conference championship. Someone like redshirt sophomore Brendan Franz qualified in the 800-meter run and will be racing
in the men’s 1,0000-meter run. Some of the upperclassmen will stick with their qualifiers and double up. Seniors Patrick Maag and Connor Callahan and junior Jack Senefeld will race the men’s 5,000-meter on day one and return for the men’s 3,000-meter on day two. High jumpers Michael Saindon and Cheldon Brown head into the weekend tied with the fifthbest marks in the Big East. Personal bests by half an inch could get them in contention for a third place finish. Similarly, the weight throwers squad is right in the middle of the top performers list and pushing for a personal best could get them in contention for a top five place. Last year junior Kristen Gaffey scored the only throwers’ points with her toss in the women’s shotput. This year’s women’s squad
could have more scoring contenders, as junior Carlye Schuh enters with the fourth-best long jump mark. The 500-meter dash can be deep some years and less so during others. Junior Kate Hein could be in the mix for a spot in the finals with a good race. On the women’s distance side, freshmen Molly Hanson and Kayla Spencer have run most of the indoor meets after a long cross-country season. Their focus has not changed this week in practice with yet another conference championship ahead. “Both of them are doing what they always do,” Nelson said. “They’re training hard and training consistently.” The meet begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, with Marquette sending its first athlete to the track at 1:20 p.m. for the women’s 500-meter dash.
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Women’s lacrosse season set to begin Marquette will take on Winthrop, Coastal Carolina on road trip By Andrew Dawson
andrew.dawson@marquette.edu
Two years ago, Marquette announced the additions of both men’s and women’s lacrosse programs to the athletic department. The women’s lacrosse team has been working non-stop ever since to build its program. This weekend, the team’s hard work will be on display as it begin its inaugural campaign. For players and coaches, it’s been a long time coming. They logged many hours for training and put in even more time forming this team. With the season knocking on the door, the team is excited to finally make history. “The improvement has been tremendous since the beginning,” coach Meredith Black said. “I don’t have a lot of expectations in terms of wins or losses or stuff like that; I just want our team to grow and get better.” With a hefty 17-game schedule, the players have plenty of opportunities to prove themselves. The front half of the season will ease the transition into Division-I competition, especially the first two games, which are against fellow first-year programs. However, the competition level picks up during
the latter half of the season when the team plays four of the InsideLacrosse.com preseason top 20 teams. “I think everyone is really excited, and we all have a really good work ethic so we know how hard it’s going to be,” freshman captain and attacker Emily Donovan said. “We’re just very excited to play.” This weekend, the women’s lacrosse team plays the first regular season games in program history. The Golden Eagles travel to South Carolina for two road contests against the Winthrop Eagles on Friday and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Sunday. Since both teams are in their inaugural seasons as well, not much game film exists to help Marquette prepare. “Winthrop has had two games before our game so they will be at a slight advantage in that sense, but I think it’s going to be a good dog fight with both games,” Black said. “Both teams are new so it’s just going to be which team works harder at the end and keeps possession and limits the mistakes.” Winthrop, with two games in the books already, will have its debut nerves behind it. Marquette could struggle early on to find a rhythm, which could make it a fairly close contest. The Golden Eagles will have a day to rest and travel across the state before their match-up against Coastal Carolina on Sunday. The Chanticleers also play their inaugural game on Friday, so fatigue on both sides will cancel out.
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The long anticipation is finally coming to an end for Marquette as the upstart women’s lacrosse team finally hits the road for Division I competition.
“We should definitely be able to compete against (Winthrop and Coastal Carolina),” said senior captain and midfielder Lisa Beltramello. “Everyone is super excited for the games so there’s going to be a lot of energy around it for sure.” The time, work and effort players and coaches put into preparing will finally be put to the test. The players are excited and ready to
take the field, and they cannot wait to make a statement in women’s lacrosse. “We’ve worked really hard to get here,” Beltramello said. “This has been forever for the returning players, a year and a half in the making, so we’re all really excited. The freshmen are pumped, and it’s going to be a great season.”
head(line)s A Farmington (Minn.) High School goaltender has officially retired from hockey, but it wasn’t without a little excitement. Frustrated at his team’s coaching staff for choosing a sophomore goaltender over himself as starter, Austin Krause decided he would show the coaching staff what he really thought of them. In his final game (one of only nine that he started this
Hockey goaltender scores on his own empty net to infuriate coaches one last time season), while his team was nursing a one-goal lead with three minutes left, Krause handled the puck and slid it into his empty net, leading to a loss. He then proceeded to make a rude gesture at his coaches, salute the rest of his team and then skate off the ice. Hey, if you’re going to retire from high school hockey, why not do so with some flair? Better than going out in a tie.
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When coaches and players butt heads, even in high school sports, it is never a good thing. Unfortunately, it is also unavoidable. It is fair to say that nearly everyone who played sports in high school had at least
Ben Greene one coach who got on his or her nerves. However, most welladjusted, sane people don’t go so far as to sabotage their team in an act of defiance. Krause’s move was more than just disrespectful – it was selfish, too.
Through nearly two seasons, Buzz Williams’ 2011 recruiting class failed to produce quality results. Sophomore point guard Derrick Wilson (1.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists per game) backs up Junior Cadougan well enough, but he runs away from shots like they’re poison. Sophomore forward Juan Anderson (3.3 points, 3.4 rebounds per game) starts, but he doesn’t add a whole lot to the team and has never scored in double digits. The one player in the 2011 class who could change his group’s direction is Todd Mayo. Mayo came to Marquette simply known as “O.J.’s little brother.” However, his dynamic early-season play helped him step out of his half-brother’s shadow a bit. Though he faded late in the year, his expectations for 2012-13 were high. During the summer, word got around that Mayo was suspended, and Buzz had sent him home to West Virginia to work out personal issues. When Mayo came back to campus in the fall, however, all seemed resolved. That was until just three days before the season opener against Ohio State, when Marquette announced Mayo’s indefinite suspension due to academic ineligibility. Mayo missed the first 10 games of the season, debuting against LSU Dec. 22. In his first few games back, Mayo flashed some of the offensive ability that led him to score eight points per game in 2011-12. He scored in double-figures against North Carolina Central (12), Pittsburgh (10) and Seton Hall (12). Mysteriously, Mayo hit another setback starting against Providence on Jan. 21. Mayo didn’t play in that game and only logged 17 minutes in the next two against USF and Louisville. Williams wasn’t clear as to his motives for benching Mayo, but most followers of the program assumed disciplinary reasons, given Mayo’s past infractions. In the second USF game, Mayo showed just how valuable he can be. In the first half, he scored 13 points and made his first five shots. He almost single-handedly shot the Bulls out of the game early, and Marquette recorded its first blowout win in Big East play. Once this season winds down, the question of whether or not Mayo will transfer is certain to permeate offseason conversations. With a star-studded 2013 recruiting class – especially in the backcourt – coming in, Williams might ask Mayo to take his talents and attitude elsewhere. I for one hope Mayo stays. Attitude issues aside, I find it hard to ignore his Division I talent. He is a pure scorer, and if Buzz finds a way to keep him on the court consistently, he might help resurrect a dormant offense that struggles to shoot over zones. Love him or hate him, Marquette needs Todd Mayo’s scoring ability to win down the stretch this season and beyond. Patrick Leary is a sophomore in the College of Communication. Email him at patrick.leary@marquette.edu.
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Panthers look even tougher second time around Pittsburgh has won seven of its last eight heading into matchup
By Trey Killian
robert.killian@marquette.edu
The Golden Eagles scored one of their two Big East road wins in Pittsburgh back in January. Marquette hosts the 20-5 (8-4) Panthers Saturday with its conference positioning and 22game home winning streak in jeopardy. Pittsburgh has been on a roll since the 74-67 overtime loss to Marquette, winning seven of its last eight Big East games. After dropping a close 64-61 battle with No. 5 Louisville, the Panthers knocked off No. 6 Syracuse at home and No. 17 Cincinnati on the road. With four Big East losses, the Panthers are right in the mix, currently tied for third place in the conference. Meanwhile, Marquette is hoping to get back on track after a disappointing showing in Washington, D.C. against No. 15 Georgetown. The Golden
Eagles couldn’t come back from a first half deficit, losing 63-55 and dropping to 2-3 on the road in Big East play. Pittsburgh boasts four Big East wins on the road and will likely be the toughest test the Golden Eagles have faced at the Bradley Center this season. The Panthers throw a unique 10-man rotation at their opponents, which results in strong defense and constantly fresh bodies. The stats point to another close matchup, as Pittsburgh outscores Marquette 71-69 on average and outrebounds it 3634. The Panthers shoot the ball well from beyond the arc, having knocked down 123 of 344 attempted three-pointers (35.8 percent.) Both teams generally take care of the basketball, as Marquette averages 13 turnovers per game compared to Pittsburgh’s 11. The Golden Eagles hold an advantage should the game come down to free throws, as Pittsburgh shoots just 66.1 percent from the line compared to Marquette’s 73.6 percent. Players to Watch: Tray Woodall Pittsburgh’s top scorer’s
numbers might not overwhelm, but Woodall knows just when to step his game up. Averaging 10.9 points per game, Woodall led his team with 13 points in the 65-55 win over Syracuse and led the Panthers again with 14 points in the 62-52 win at Cincinnati. Talib Zanna The Kaduna, Nigeria native averages six rebounds per game to lead Pittsburgh and is second on the team in scoring with 10.6 points per contest. He’s efficient with the ball as a primarily frontcourt scorer. He hasn’t attempted a three-pointer all season, but he shoots 52.7 percent from the field. Junior Cadougan When Cadougan is good, Marquette tends to win. When he turns the ball over too many times, Marquette tends to lose. However, the senior guard has been lights out at the Bradley Center, impressing with great moves to the basket and surprising three-point touch. He’s propelled the Golden Eagles to most of their home wins this season, and if the streak is to continue, he’ll need to be a big factor.
Photo by Vale Cardenas/valeria.cardenas@marquette.edu
Junior Cadougan’s ballhandling will be a focal point against the Panthers.
Men’s golf swings into spring in style Chester, freshmen post solid results in three match play wins By Trey Killian
robert.killian@marquette.edu
The Marquette golf team enjoyed its most successful stretch in recent memory last fall, winning the John Dallio Memorial tournament and placing fifth in the Kiawah Classic. Some of that success has already carried over into the spring season. Coach Steve Bailey’s squad teed off for three rounds of match play action Monday and Tuesday in Orlando, Fla. The Golden Eagles won all three matches, defeating Seton Hall 4.5-2.5, DePaul 11-10 and Cleveland State 5-2.
Bailey was pleased with the team’s start and the opportunity to hit the greens for the first time in 2013. “It was our mission to come down here and win each round, and we accomplished that,” Bailey said. “There are always a few concerns coming out of the winter, and these match play events always serve as a good barometer for where we are.” Sophomore Adam Chester went 3-0, while freshman Patrick Sanchez went undefeated as well, halving in the second round with DePaul’s Russell Budd. Monday afternoon was the most difficult stretch for Marquette, as it was the second round of 18 holes played that day. Chester and freshmen Zach Gaugert and Nick Nelson led the way with individual wins. Nelson shot a 1-overpar 73 and Gaugert finished the round with six birdies, shooting a
2-under-par 34 on his back nine holes. Bailey was particularly impressed with Sanchez’s second round effort, as he came back to halve by shooting 2-under-par on his back nine. Bailey said his performance displayed the grit and determination the team focused on over the break. “I was especially impressed with our back nine in the afternoon,” Bailey said. “After nine holes, we were down in nearly every match. Our guys showed some resilience and made up a bunch of ground.” Sanchez echoed that Monday afternoon had been hard on everyone but said he personally was great off the tee despite the fatigue. Nelson appreciated the chance to play in the Central Florida sunshine and felt his game was right where it needed to be. “I thought my ball striking was
great,” Nelson said. “I’m in better form at this point of the year than I think I ever have been in.” Tuesday’s final round yielded an impressive team victory as Sanchez, Nelson, junior Michael Motz and sophomore Will Joiner all scored 3-0 wins, with Chester winning 2.5-.5. Chester and the trio of freshmen stood out to Bailey as they did last spring, and each spent a lot of time practicing indoors during the winter months. Their hard work paid off in the solid showing. “I continue to be impressed with the work and results our young guys have put up and what they’ve contributed as teammates,” Bailey said. “We’ve been stressing that positive energy since fall, and we truly believe it’s contagious. We’re going to take all of the good from match play and build on it heading into the spring.”
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
By Kyle Doubrava
kyle.doubrava@marquette.edu
Stefanie Dolson Junior Forward Connecticut
For the second straight week, the Big East Player of the Week comes from UConn. Looking at Dolson’s numbers tells us why: she averaged 19.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and shot 75 percent from the field in a 2-0 week.
Photo by Bill Harper
Dolson is averaging 14.2 points per game to go along with 6.5 boards, and she will have a solid opportunity to boost her scoring average against Rutgers on Saturday.
USF, Rutgers coming to life South Florida and Rutgers are getting hot at just the right time, and both teams are making a bid for high seeds in the Big East tournament. USF has won four of its last five and is 5-4 in the conference. Rutgers, after dropping its first three Big East games, has won five of seven and sits at 5-5. The Scarlet Knights have won three of the past four, but against less powerful teams such as Marquette, Cincinnati and a reeling Villanova squad. The Bulls picked up two road wins at Pittsburgh and Providence last week and lost by just three against No. 10 Louisville Jan. 30. The remaining five games for
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USF will be crucial for its seeding. The team hosts UConn and Syracuse and goes on the road to Louisville, Rutgers and Georgetown. Rutgers will have to face two difficult opponents coming up in UConn and Syracuse, both on the road. It will need to win its last three games against winnable foes USF, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. Cincy and Pittsburgh are both winless in the Big East. Notre Dame obliterates Louisville The No. 2 Irish jumped out to an early lead and never looked back against fellow ranked opponent Louisville. Notre Dame crushed the Cardinals 93-64 Monday night, and jumping out to a 20-9 lead early helped its cause. Natalie Achonwa led the Irish with 22 points and 12 rebounds,
and Big East Preseason Player of the Year Skylar Diggins scored 21. Bria Smith scored 18 for the Cardinals, who struggled terribly defensively – the Irish shot 57 percent from the floor for the night. Another telling statistic was the free throw differential. Louisville made only seven trips to the charity stripe as opposed to Notre Dame’s 26. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for the Cardinals, who fell to 8-3 in the Big East. The Irish continue to dominate the league, boasting a perfect 11-0 record. Notre Dame will be making a stop at Marquette this Sunday, while Louisville returns home to play a pair of games against DePaul and South Florida.
No. 1 Baylor at No. 3 Connecticut Monday, 8 p.m. Even if you don’t follow women’s basketball, this game will be worth paying attention to for the pure talent that will be on display. This matchup will not have Big East standings implications for UConn, but a win against the
Lady Bears will prove to the selection committee that the Huskies are once again deserving of a No. 1 seed in the tournament. Baylor center Brittney Griner has been tearing up the competition, putting up 22.5 points, 8.4
rebounds and 3.8 blocks per game. It will be interesting to see if UConn coach Geno Auriemma will try to attack the middle and get Griner into foul trouble early, or if he will instead rely on his team’s potent perimeter offense.
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