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WI Justice’s controversial ‘92 articles revisited Alumnae Rebecca Bradley criticized gays, abortion policy By Natalie Wickman & Tricia Lindsey
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Marquette alumnae and new Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley came
under fire this week when news outlets uncovered her 1992 writings that criticize gays and former President Bill Clinton and compare abortion to slavery and the Holocaust. The writings were columns and letters to the editor published by The Marquette Tribune under her maiden name Rebecca Grassl. Bradley graduated from the College of Business Administration in 1992
with an Honors B.S. in business administration and economics. One of the pieces likens abortion to “a time in history when Jews were treated as non-humans and tortured and murdered,” and “a time in history when blacks were treated as something less than human.” Bradley said readers should be offended because they “really need to wake up.” “Either you condone drug
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use, homosexuality, AIDSproducing sex, adultery and murder and are therefore a bad person, or you didn’t know that (Clinton) supports abortion on demand and socialism, which means you are dumb,” Bradley said in one of the pieces. Bradley released a statement to apologize and say her views changed since the pieces were published. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who appointed
Bradley to her current position, said he was not formerly aware of the writings, according to a March 7 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report. “These comments have nothing to do with who I am as a person or a jurist, and they have nothing to do with the issues facing the voters of this state,” Bradley said in her statement. See BRADLEY, page 6 MARQUEE
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New campus apartments being proposed
Complex will most likely house nonundergraduates By Maredithe Meyer
maredithe.meyer@marquette.edu
A proposal for a seven-story, 42-unit Cedar Square apartment building awaits the city’s approval to break ground on campus in June. Saab Design, a local architectural firm, will construct the M, a $6 million building which will be located at 830 N. 15th St., a vacant parking lot between Wells St. and Kilbourn Ave. “Marquette is growing, and there is always a need for more apartments,” said Fouad Saab, president of Saab Design. “We are hoping it will be a good addition to the campus.” The building would hold two and three-bedroom apartments with in-unit washers and dryers. It would also include a first floor lounge, an exercise room and an underground parking lot with 25 spots. The Milwaukee Board of Zoning Appeals will review the proposal March 10. If approved, the building will open for leasing after it breaks ground in
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Rendering of The M apartments that could come to campus if the City of Milwaukee approves.
June. Occupancy in the building is planned for summer 2017. The M will mainly provide housing for graduate students, professors and visitors. Saab said the building’s style would be similar to the Ivy on 14th apartments – modern with character. The in-
terior design would include concrete floors and ceilings and steel structures. The building requires approval because with the underground parking lot, it is seven stories and located in a zone allowing only six-story buildings. Saab said he thinks the city will
approve the plans. Saab, who started planning the construction of the building in February, said the building’s rent prices will be less expensive than the Ivy. His company also designed the Alpha Xi Delta house on 15th St. and Kilbourn Ave.
and the Alpha Phi and Sigma Kappa houses, which are still under construction. Lora Strigens, chief university planner and architect, said the university is not directly involved in the building’s development but acknowledged the need for more campus housing. “Marquette is making significant progress on a long-term master planning process that is assessing all areas of longterm need for our campus, including housing,” Strigens said in an email. Core Campus LLC, a national architectural firm for universities, held a focus group at Marquette last summer to get student input about building a new apartment on campus. Mitch Dalton, the associate development manager of Core Campus LLC, said the company will not pursue the project right now. He said he did not know much about the new apartment building proposal. The Ivy, the newest apartment building to go up around campus, opened its doors in fall 2014. The Eleven25 at Pabst apartments are under construction and will open to Marquette and other Milwaukee students this August.
MUPD to implement tasers in coming weeks Aims for devices to keep officers safer, avoid lethal violence By Ryan Patterson
ryan.patterson@marquette.edu
Patrolling Marquette Police Department officers will carry tasers by the end of this month. The MUPD Advisory Board unanimously voted and endorsed the use of tasers on Feb. 9. With completion of requisite officer taser training, MUPD is moving forward to implement the non-lethal weapon and a checkout system to obtain it during officer shifts only. The department chose the Taser X26P, a single-shot weapon. “We’ll probably start phasing them in sometime next week or the week after,” said MUPD Chief Paul Mascari. Mascari stressed that tasers will only be used if a person is an active safety threat. “This is about giving officers another option … to deal with a potentially dangerous situation,” Mascari said. This implementation is part of a two-year taser pilot program which MUPD said last month would start with four tasers. Mascari could not specify the number of tasers that will come but said it’s likely between 5 and 15 tasers. He said there will be enough “deployed to meet our needs and to be satisfied that officers responding to a situation will have that tool available.” Additionally, the tasers will be stored at the MUPD offices and won’t be loaned to individual officers. “The goal is to have every
patrol officer on shift have a taser, but we’re not issuing a taser to every officer,” Mascari said. “They’ll just check it out at the beginning of their shift and check it in at the end of the shift.” Department of Campus Safety Lt. Mark Cleveland approves of the change. “I think all police officers should carry a taser,” Cleveland said. “It’s another tool they can use to provide them another option other than escalating to deadly force.” MUPD performed a shorter taser pilot program starting in
February. The 40 MUPD officers had to complete one classroom-based taser user certification session each. MUPD Captain Jeff Kranz led the sessions. Officers also received deescalation and officer-created jeopardy training. The de-escalation training will put “officers in a position to not use force and resolve (conflict) through other means by creating distance and time,” Kranz said. “The more distance, the more time you have to de-escalate.” The officer-created jeopardy training will focus on how officers can avoid putting
themselves in danger by maintaining a safe distance from a potential suspect. “The taser itself gives officers the chance to back off and give some space,” Kranz said. “The only time a taser would actually be used on a person is if there is an immediate threat of harm being done to somebody.” Kranz mentioned instances when tasers should not be used, including when someone is passively resisting arrest or fleeing from an officer. The percentage of taserequipped police departments in the country has increased
significantly over the past years. Seven percent of police forces had tasers in 2000, and that number is now over 81 percent, according to a 2013 U.S. Department of Justice report. Michael Krzewinski, adjunct assistant professor of criminology and law studies, said tasers are less of a hassle compared to guns and there is a far greater chance of deadly consequences when using guns as opposed to tasers. He said tasers will decrease the chances of a lawsuit or citizen complaints filed against police officers.
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Award created for Native Americans Josiah A. Powless scholarship to begin after more funding By Gary Leverton
gary.leverton@marquette.edu
Marquette will start offering a new scholarship to students of Native American descent after a committee pushed for a stronger university effort to recruit and retain Native American students. University Advancement will gather the necessary funds to make sure The Josiah A. Powless Scholarship is available for years to come. William Welburn, executive director for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, said an initial donation of $15,000 was made last December after the scholarship was created. Multiple donors will need to fund the scholarship to reach the $50,000 goal. The start date of the scholarship is to be determined based upon how quickly donations are received. Once the scholarship is officially offered, it will be awarded to one student every year after. “The initiative truly began
with the passion of our Native American students,” Welburn said in an email. “This outstanding group of young women and men made it clear that an endowed scholarship would be a solid foundation on which to improve the recruitment and retention of Native American students at Marquette University.” Emily Sexton, a junior in the College of Business Administration and student representative of the Native American Student Association, said after a former Native American Marquette student charged the university with a list of recommendations to improve on Native American’s representation on the campus, Marquette created a committee on recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority students. One of the committee’s goals was to provide financial assistance and members believe they are one step closer. “Public support has been really exciting,” Sexton said. “We want to facilitate good experiences for Native American students.” Sexton said she is happy to see the university get on board with
By Alex Groth
alexandria.groth@marquette.edu
Marquette Student Government is considering a renovation of Brooks Lounge to make the space more aesthetically inviting while accommodating the lack of available meeting space on campus. The renovation would support student organization meetings and fundraising events by providing improved seating, a stage with an open mic and the ability to sell food. Meredith Gillespie, a MUSG senator and a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences, said Brooks Lounge is an underutilized space with potential.
“What I’ve told my committee and what we’re trying to get after is, there is a bar part in the Brooks Lounge and so we wanted to reopen it for several hours … and possibly sell smoothies or snacks or something, and maybe have an open mic kinda thing going on,” Gillespie said. To gauge if and how the space would be used, Gillespie sent an email to all student organizations March 4. Since then, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Debate & Speech, SignLanguage Club, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Colleges Against Cancer voiced their support. Gillespie said fundraising efforts would mutually support Brooks Lounge and student organizations. “Student organizations could come in and work the actual bar and then the proceeds that they would make that night would go to the organization for
CORRECTIONS March 3’s “New CrowdChange app aids fundraising efforts,” incorrectly said Marquette is in a fundraising competition against 63 other schools. It should have said 31 other philanthropies. It also incorrectly said the Marquette Relay for Life team will challenge West Chester University of Pennsylvania and its cause, Dub C Dance-A-Thon. It should have said Kennesaw University and its support of B’nai B’rith International.
NEWS News Editor Natalie Wickman Projects Editor Benjamin Lockwood Assistant Editors Nicki Perry, McKenna Oxenden Reporters Ryan Patterson, Jennifer Walter, Gary Leverton, Maredithe Meyer, Brittany Carloni, Dana Warren, Rebecca Carballo, Tricia Lindsey, Devi Shastri, Patrick Thomas, Alex Montesantos, Alex Groth, Lydia Slattery Photo by Isioma Okoro-Osademe isioma.okoro-osademe@marquette.edu
Emily Sexton (left) and Rainer Posselt (right) are Native American Student Association members. They pushed for the fund’s creation.
supporting Native Americans. “In my experience, I liked universities that acknowledged my background,” Sexton said about deciding on a college to attend. “It signifies to Native American communities we support them.” Rainer Posselt, a senior in the College of Health Sciences and president of Marquette’s NASA, said not only is this a step in the right direction, but the scholarship will help bring more Native Americans to Marquette. “It shows Marquette’s
commitment to Native American students and the communities,” Posselt said. Welburn agreed and said there is still fundraising work to do for what he calls an “important initiative.” “We at Marquette hope that this scholarship demonstrates our commitment to our Native American students,” he said. “We hope to foster engagement among future recipients of this scholarship and our alumni and other benefactors.”
March 3’s “Bro-Yo suspends latenight hours” incorrectly spelled Margaret Frisbie’s last name as Frisbee. The Tribune regrets these errors.
funding,” Gillespie said. “So we wouldn’t have to pay for staff.” Brittany Peterson, president of Sign-Language Club and a junior in the College of Health Sciences, said Brooks Lounge would promote club growth if it became more inviting. “Being a new and rather unknown club on campus, SignLanguage Club is always looking for new members,” Peterson said in an email. “The Brooks Lounge has an optimum location and would encourage newcomers to give it a try.” Despite the excitement for a possible renovation, Triston King, a graduate assistant for student organizations, said the renovation is tentative. “This is more of an idea which we are currently researching, and it is still feasible that it will not make it past the preliminary stages of planning,”
King said in an email. Before renovations can occur, MUSG will have to assess The Master Planning Committee’s report given March 10. MPC would fund renovations for Brooks Lounge in their initial goal for the space lined with the proposal. Otherwise, funding would most likely come from the reserve fund. In addition, MUSG also has to meet with Alumni Memorial Union Director, Neal Wucherer, to discuss whether selling food in Brooks Lounge is feasible. Despite the renovations being uncertain, Gillespie is hopeful about the prospect of change. “It would be cool if it happened,” Gillespie said. “I want it to happen.” Meredith Gillespie is a photographer for the Marquette Wire.
A person not affiliated with Marquette removed property valued at $7.46 from 7-Eleven. The subject was cited and released at 8:18 p.m. A person not affiliated with Marquette exposed himself and urinated in public in the 1600 block of W. Wisconsin Ave. The subject was cited and released at 3:41 p.m.
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A person not affiliated with Marquette removed property from a business in the 1600 block of W. Wells St. and was taken into custody by MUPD. The property was recovered. The subject was also in possession of drug paraphernalia. MUPD cited the and he was released at 7:11 p.m. A person not affiliated with Marquette left a restaurant without paying for his meal in the 1900 block
of W. Clybourn St. and was cited by MUPD at 6:22 p.m.
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MUPD stopped a driver not affiliated with Marquette for a traffic violation in the 700 block of N. 17th St. and found the driver to be impaired and in possession of a controlled substance. The person was taken into custody by MUPD, cited and released at 11:31 a.m.
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MUPD stopped a driver not affiliated with Marquette for a traffic violation in the 2300 block of W. Wisconsin Ave. and took him into custody for an outstanding warrant. The person signed a PR Bond and was released at 7:03 p.m.
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Hand That You’re Delt, 4:30-7 p.m., The Marq Lounge
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COLORES Cultural Show, 7-10 p.m., Weasler Auditorium
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Mr. and Mrs. Africa Scholarship Pageant, 6-9 p.m., Varsity Theater
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Student veterans Girl Scout Cookie Booth, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Under the bridge outside Raynor Library Dinner with a professor, 6-8 p.m., Eisenberg Reading Room located in Sensenbrenner Hall
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Sodexo works for zero-waste community Leftover food from events frequently used to feed others By Maredithe Meyer
maredithe.meyer@marquette.edu
Marquette’s dining and catering services fuel a hungry populationcollege students. The university is a “zero food waste” community, but food ends up being thrown away unless leftover food meets various quality standards. “As a company and a campus community, we try for zero food waste,” said Kevin Gilligan, the general manager of Sodexo Campus Services, in an email. “However, food safety will always be our top priority.” Sodexo, a leading food service company that serves 9,000 locations in North America, sources Marquette’s kitchens and follows specific regulations to maintain its fresh food products. The Food and Drug
Administration’s Food Code, another food regulations source, identifies five risk factors to foodrelated illness: improper holding temperatures, inadequate cooking, contaminated equipment, food from unsafe sources and poor personal hygiene. The company’s partners must follow the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points that presents seven important food safety guidelines about sanitizing, monitoring temperatures, preventing contamination, conducting inspections, sanitizing and operating a safe organization. Catering services donate several pounds of bakery items and prepackaged food every week to Campus Kitchen, a student run organization that uses leftover food to prepare meals for the hungry. The donated food is not contaminated, but falls short of Sodexo’s food quality standards. “We save and donate what we can, but our main priority is to offer safe service to all who would be consuming the food that we put
Photo by Isioma Okoro-Osademe isioma.okoro-osademe@marquette.edu
Campus food provider Sodexo works to avoid wasting uneaten food.
out,” said Sarah Huber, the student manager of catering and a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences. Gilligan said the staff considers time and temperature abuse during catering events—when food is held for four or more hours at temperatures over 32 degrees
but below 140 degrees. “After four hours, the rate of bacteria growth grows exponentially and therefore could make the food unsafe,” Gilligan said. If the food is not monitored at all during an event, it must be thrown away because someone could have
unintentionally contaminated it. “All food is maintained as best as possible to the correct temperatures so that it does not go bad,” Huber said. “The policy more has to do with food being set out in open spaces where there is a multitude of people coming up and grabbing it which could lead to contamination.” Huber said the policy may seem wasteful, but its main purpose is to maintain the health and safety of others. In addition to following U.S. food regulations and Sodexo’s company guidelines, Marquette’s food services follow state regulations for food safety. Wisconsin’s Food Code from the Department of Health services outlines many regulations, such as clear instructions for employee personal cleanliness, including its “Special Handwash Procedure.” It also contains regulations for specific foods such as wild mushrooms, molluscan shellfish and ice, which must be made from drinking water.
Club serves, helps undocumented students Dreamers Group provides closed meetings, discussion
different campus location every time they meet. Rodriguez facilitates the group meetings and moderates discussions with members. She said she saw a shift in student By Brittany Carloni involvement since the beginbrittany.carloni@marquette.edu ning of the school year. “They’ve become more open The Dreamers Group, a bi- and they feel like they are welweekly support group for un- comed on campus,” Rodriguez documented students, provides said about undocumented stua space for finding support dents. “As they started sharand discussing experiences ing their stories, they started on campus. getting more comfortable The Center for Intercultural with one another.” Engagement created the group Campus Minsitry’s Assistant in August 2015 and its meetings Director Bernardo Ávila-Boare closed to protect the stu- runda provides additional supdents who attend. When asked, port to students in the group. members of the group would He works with them individunot reveal their full names so ally and provides a different apthey could not be interviewed proach to support. by The Marquette Tribune. “My role is mainly supportCIE Director Eva Martinez ing spiritual issues, struggles Powless said she founded the and discernment,” Ávila-BoDreamers Group because she runda said. “That is a great part saw a lack of safe space for un- of the Jesuit spirit. As most of documented students. the immigrants in school are “I really saw the need to pro- Latin American, faith is a very vide the important aspect of space for the culture.” students Powless said the to come Dreamers Group once a name comes from month and the DREAM Act, to have which gives stuthat peer dents who grew support,” up in the U.S. Powless the opportunity said. “It to work towards has also higher education MAIRA RODRIGUEZ provided Graduate Assistant for or serve in the a lot more Intercultural Engagement, armed forces. She Dreamers Group Leader said undocumentsupport ed students are for stusometimes referred dents to to as “dreamers.” be able to share a lot of their Powless said she hopes the concerns, but also share happy Dreamers Group continues to stories that are going on and grow and Marquette continsome of their similar struggles.” ues to support undocumented Maira Rodriguez, a gradustudents. She said she’s create assistant for intercultural ating a second group for unengagement, leads the group. documented students and There are five students who their allies next fall. regularly attend the group “If I had to dream, I would meetings. They gathered in a
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They’ve become more open and they feel like they are welcomed on campus.”
really want Marquette to take a proactive approach on the student success as it pertains to undocumented students,” Powless said. “If in the future, it’s in the line for the mission at Marquette, why not have a center for undocumented students?”
Rodriguez said leading the Dreamers Group is one of the highlights of her current position. She said she hopes that the group will grow in the future and students involved will continue to advocate for themselves on campus.
“I’ve learned so much from them,” she said about the Dreamers Group members. “That’s been really rewarding and it’s also been great to be an ally for them and to be a support system for them. I’ve really appreciated that.”
Class of 2015 Post-Grad Data The Office of Institutional Research & Analysis and the Career Services Center released this data last week to show where the class of 2015 ended up. There were 7,820 class of 2015 graduates and of them 7,636 responded to the post-grad survey by Dec. 31, 2015.
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Planning to continue Full-time Part-time employment education, not enrolled post-graduation 3% 2% service Seeking Active military 3% Employment 2% 8% Not employed or in school, Ful lnot seeking employment pro time fess gra 1% ion duat a e 24% l scho / Part-time graduate/ ol professional school 1%
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Infographic by Eleni Eisenhart eleni.eisenhart@marquette.edu
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Sodexo accommodates with kosher meals Food available in Straz Hall, upon student request By Dana Warren
dana.warren@marquette.edu
Sodexo is known to accommodate the dietary needs of students on campus by offering both vegetarian and gluten-free options. Students who keep kosher can now be included in the diet-specific needs that Sodexo works with. When Issac Vineburg, a junior in the College of Communication, was a freshman in 2013, he wanted to abide by the kosher laws, but there were no options in the dining halls. He reached out to Sodexo to see what could be done. “(Sodexo was) willing to get pre-packaged kosher meat for all of my meals,” Vineburg said in an email. “As a freshman, I asked for kosher meat to be in the Cobeen dining hall … and when I became an (resident assistant) in O’Donnell, they had the meat transferred to McCormick.” Individuals who keep kosher, food that has been produced or prepared according to Jewish dietary laws, may have
differing views regarding how strict regulations need to be. This includes what equipment is used to prepare the meat, who is present when the food is prepared and what type of environment in which the food is prepared. Sodexo does not have the ability to abide by each of the regulations but took an active role in listening and developing ways to accommodate those who asked for kosher products in dining halls. “A couple of years ago we had a student request that we offer kosher food,” said Kevin Gilligan, general manager for Sodexo Campus Services, in an email. “We explained the situation at the time, and he felt that the kosher meat would satisfy his needs and was not concerned with the fact that it was not kosher after we touched it.” Once a few students expressed a desire for kosher food on campus, other students voiced their desires for kosher options, and Sodexo worked with them as well. “I had kept kosher for eight years before (my freshman year), and there are different levels of keeping kosher,” said Anna Goldstein, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences. “I kept what was called
Photo by Meredith Gillespie meredith.gillespie@marquette.edu
Students who keep kosher credit the staff in Straz dining hall for making meals that respect kosher rules.
kosher-style, so I didn’t eat pork or shellfish, I didn’t mix meat and dairy but I did eat out.” Students who keep kosher struggle with accessing available food options on campus when they transition to college living. However, the staff in Straz dining hall was able to draw upon its experiences
SJP obtains legal advice Group continues defending its mock apartheid wall By Jennifer Walter
jennifer.walter@marquette.edu
Students for Justice in Palestine pursued legal advice after the university removed its mock apartheid wall from the Alumni Memorial Union’s second floor on Feb. 21. The group sought advice from Palestine Legal, a national organization committed to protecting freedom of speech for groups that speak out for Palestinian freedom. Palestine Legal electronically published a letter, addressed to Dean of Students Stephanie Quade, that was sent via email on March 3. The statement summarizes the events surrounding the removal of the wall, argues SJP followed the rules to get policies approved and states the belief that the Office of Student Development’s removal of the wall is an encroachment on students’ free speech. Julie West, the coordinator for leadership programs and student involvement in the OSD, was first to contact SJP after the wall was removed. The statement addressed to Quade read, “Of significant concern is the fact that Ms. West consulted with individuals and groups known to be hostile to SJP’s views, and appears
to have based the university’s decision to take down the wall on that group’s disapproval of SJP’s message.” In the footnotes, the statement listed these “hostile” groups to be campus ministry and the Jewish Student Union. “We played no role in the removal of SJP’s ‘apartheid wall,’” said Anna Goldstein, president of the Marquette Jewish Student Union and junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, in an email. “Palestine Legal’s statement in regard to our organization is targeting, defaming and utterly false.” Campus Ministry Director Mary Sue Callan-Farley said, although West reached out to her for advice as to how to respond to the display, CallanFarley did not have sufficient knowledge about the images on the wall, thus did not contribute to its removal. “As an office, we want to address human suffering and human hope,” Callan-Farley said. “We’re not hostile to SJP at all.” According to the publicity guide at the OSD, “All event publicity needs to be approved.” This includes displays, such as the wall that SJP put up. “Our policies are in place to ensure that each student organization is held to the same standards and to help coordinate the activities of the many student groups,” University Spokesperson Brian Dorrington said in an email.
Jodi Melamed, an associate professor in the College of Arts & Sciences and SJP faculty adviser, believes the wall was removed in order to protect the sensitivities of certain groups of students. “As a Jewish faculty member of Marquette University, I strongly protest the denial of the opportunity for SJP students to educate our campus about how Israel’s apartheid wall effects the lives of their relatives and all people in the West Bank,” Melamed wrote in a statement on March 2. Milwaukee Jewish Voice for Peace, a local branch of a national organization that opposes oppression of Jewish, Muslim and Arab voices, also made a statement about SJP’s incident. “We know the slogan ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ to be a call for freedom for all Palestinians, citizens of Israel and in the Occupied Territories,” wrote Jewish Voice for Peace in its statement. Dorrington emphasized that, although the wall was taken down, SJP was allowed to continue with its “Israeli Apartheid Week” of events, including the sponsorship of a speaker. “The display was just one aspect of the series of events,” Dorrington said. “It was removed because it was not submitted in advance for approval, as every student organization is required to do per university policy.”
with the practice of keeping kosher to bring students meals that are both delicious and respectful of kosher rules. “Once I became friends with (Vineburg) and I was at school, I wasn’t sure if (keeping kosher) was going to be too hard being at school and away from my friends and family who
keep kosher,” Goldstein said. “Since I was in Straz last year, it was easier because they were very accommodating, and one of the chefs knows many different recipes since one of her neighbors who had passed away was Jewish and gave her a great cookbook.”
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Student leaders approve new spot funding
Evaluation required by MUSG before making adjustments By Rebecca Carballo
rebecca.carballo@marquette.edu
Marquette Student Government and some student organizations approve of the new spot funding process implemented last semester. Spot funding is a rolling base type of funding that clubs can apply for throughout the semester. It was created for use of small scale, unforeseen events. Following fall 2015, MUSG received 60 bulk funding applications and 30 spot funding applications. The Marquette Tribune reported that students in the Lean Six Sigma business class first presented the idea of spot funding to MUSG in fall 2014. The amendment for spot funding was passed that December and implemented last fall. MUSG has $5,000 available for club sports and $5,000 available for non-club sports. Aliya Manjee, MUSG vice president and junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said the amount was sufficient for both club and nonclub sports during fall 2015. In the next few weeks, MUSG will evaluate reimbursement rates from spot funding events before any changes are made to the available funding. Manjee said she is optimistic about the future of spot funding. “I think spot funding will continue to grow in a positive
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MUSG President Zack Wallace (standing) and the MUSG Senators will evaluate reimbursement rates from upcoming spot funding events.
direction,” Manjee said in an email. “It has been a great source of support for organizations, and we try our best to support all organizations that apply.” Manjee said she is satisfied with the spot funding process so far and MUSG is constantly looking for feedback from student organizations. “The (Student Organization Funding) committee has worked hard to improve the application, redesign training and be as accessible as possible to those going through the funding process,” Manjee said. Student organization leaders seem to be pleased with both the bulk and spot funding processes.
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Marquette Running Club ap- Sciences, said he was satisfied plied for spot funding after with the spot funding process. qualifying at He said he the National received the Intercollegiate funding in a Running Club timely manAssociation ner and would Nationals Race. use it again in Since they had the future. to qualify, this “It suffimade it an unciently helped foreseen event, to subsidize making them the cost,” eligible for spot ALIYA MANJEE J a c o b s o n Marquette Student Government said in an funding. Vice President and Junior in the email. X a n d e r College of Arts & Sciences Jacobson, Although president spot fundof running club and a se- ing is available, student nior in the College of Arts & organization leaders must
I think spot funding will continue to grow in a positive direction.”
apply for bulk funding for large-scale, annual events. Catherine Martin, Dance Inc. treasurer and senior in the College of Engineering, said Dance Inc. utilizes bulk funding for its biannual showcase. Martin reports an overall positive experience with the funding process and said Dance Inc. plans to utilize it in the future. As of this year, SOF training is a requirement for clubs to receive funding. This semester’s training had a larger turnout than the previous semester with 174 organizations in attendance this semester compared to 135 last semester.
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Justice’s former MU professor reflects on her character Charles Breeden, associate economics professor emeritus, said Bradley was in his economics and law class in 1992. He encouraged her to go to law school and they
kept in touch throughout her professional career. “(Bradley) was one of my best students in class,” Breeden said. “She excelled.” Despite the writings, Breeden
said he didn’t see any intolerance from Bradley while she was his student. He said he saw, and still sees, nothing but “the finest awareness and sensitivity from her.” “She just went on a tirade — she kind of vented,” Breeden said about Bradley’s writings. “She used language I’m sure she regrets and regretted at the time, but, you know, she was on a roll.” Chris Jenkins, associate director of university communication, said policy doesn’t allow the university to comment on political races or candidates. The writings were released by the progressive group One Wisconsin Now about a month before the April 5 election that will decide if Bradley will get a 10-year term on the state Supreme Court, according to the Journal Sentinel. Breeden said it pains him to see the writings making news since they are 24 years old. He thinks Bradley grew up since graduating from Marquette. “She’s a reasonable, sensible person,” Breeden said about Bradley. “Her perspective as a professional attorney and judge is much more matured and nuanced than when she was an
undergraduate (student), and her campaign manager said you’d expect that.” that won’t happen. State Appeals Court DemoBreeden said he’s kept in cratic Judge JoAnne Kloppen- touch with Bradley through volburg, Bradley’s election op- unteer boards and organizations ponent, criticized the writings, they’ve been on together. calling them “abhorrent and “I still give her my 100 perdisturbing,” cent endorseaccording ment and supto the Jourport for her nal Sentinel. role on the Democratic Wisconsin SuSen. Tampreme Court,” my Baldwin Breeden said. called them B r a d l e y “hate speech” worked as an and quesattorney at tioned how the Hinshaw fit Bradley is & CulbertCHARLES BREEDEN son LLP law to continue Associate Economics Professor serving in from Emeritus, former professor to firm her position. Rebecca Bradley 1996 to 2000. “Hetero“ W h e n sexual sex is (Bradley) was very healthy in a loving marital here she was a capable and efrelationship,” Bradley said in fective lawyer,” said Thomas one of her pieces. “Homosexual Schrimpf, a partner at Hinshaw sex, however, kills.” & Culberston. Bradley was appointed to the Bradley attended a fundraiser state Supreme Court in Octo- in 2013 for the gay rights group ber 2015 to finish the term of Fair Wisconsin, according to late Justice N. Patrick Crooks, the Journal Sentinel. She deaccording to the Journal Sen- clined to release her opinion of tinel. One Wisconsin Now the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling and the liberal group People last summer to make same-sex for the American Way called marriage legal nationwide. for Bradley to resign — but
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Costuming explored at Helfaer Students channel creativity on, off stage with designs By Brian Boyle
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For many students, the theater program is a creative field to develop on-stage talents. But the program is much more than acting. For theater majors with an emphasis in costume design, bringing characters to life is possible without ever stepping on stage. “A lot of people confuse costume designers with fashion gurus and stylists,” said Amelia Strahan, a sophomore in the College of Communication. “They’re very different. (Costume design) is all about dressing the character, so you spend a lot of time getting to know the character and everything about them so you can dress them properly. Sometimes it means they’re going to be really stylish, and sometimes it means they’re going to be ridiculous.” Strahan said that the designer’s role is to develop the audience’s understanding of a character by adding another dimension to the actor’s performance. The process for costuming is specific, like a designer’s scientific method: educated guesses and experiments until you find the right combinations of clothes and colors to bring characters to life. It begins with vigorous readings of the script in order for the designers to acclimate themselves with the character. This leads to concepts and ideas that are then brought to the rest of the production team to unify the shows visual themes and direction. Then, meetings with the actors provide further insight into which designs will work best. “Figuring out who the actors are going to be is very important for figuring out
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The process of making costumes is complicated and involves researching the characters’ personalities to dress them properly for the story.
what they’re going to wear onstage,” said Rebecca Gardner, a freshman in the College of Communication. Designers put their ideas on paper through thumbnails, sketches and renderings. Adding color then completes the early processes. These mockups are then sent to the costume shop, where sewers, drapers and cutters create the physical costume. With their designed wardrobe now intact, characters can fully come to life. “I like this moment, when you have the actor and you’re putting the final fitting togeth-
er,” Gardner said. “They’re finally in their full costume and they just change. Their whole persona, how they stand, how they look at themselves, they become the character … Being a part of that is the coolest and most important part of costume design.” The designer’s job is not over once the costume is complete. During the production, designers are often tasked with being the wardrobe supervisor, overlooking everything from costume changes to last-minute ironing or sewing. By the time the production is over, the biggest
compliment a costume designer can receive has nothing to do with the costumes. “A good show means the audience focuses on the show and what is happening,” Strahan said. “The costumes are supposed to just help create that world, not be too showy or distracting. If someone comes out and says they enjoyed the play, that makes me happier than hearing someone say they enjoyed the costumes.” Costume design is a crucial part of Marquette’s Theatre Arts program. Along with costume design, each theatre major must take
classes in acting, stagecraft, and scenographic techniques. “The way we approach theater at Marquette is that we want our students to have a very liberal education,” said Connie Petersen, artistic assistant professor of digital media and performing arts in the College of Communication. “We want them to know a little bit of everything, so that when they leave here they may have interests they never knew they had before. They might say ‘Oh wow, I didn’t know costumes could be a career.’”
Marquette Rad io’s Musician o f the Week Name: Eric Basta
Grade: third-year dental student From: Rochester, NY Musical influences: John Mayer When he started music: playing guitar since 8 years old Favorite song to cover: “Latch” by Sam Smith Latest work: “Loose Ends” - EP Photo via Eric Basta
Catch these musicians on New Music Monday 6-7:30 p.m. on Marquette Radio. Check out his interview on MarquetteWire.org under the MU Radio tab.
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Local artist presents work in first solo show Dan Herro’s art exhibit is on dispay until end of March By Rachel Kubik
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Dan Herro’s beautiful nature and wildlife paintings have taken a temporary home at the 10th Street Art Gallery located inside In Tandem Theatre on 628 N. 10th St. The exhibit, “Eventide,” meaning “twilight” or “dusk,”opened Feb. 19 and runs through March 31. Herro started working on the paintings for the exhibit about a year ago when he was first asked to do an exhibit. “The last four months before the opening I really was in the studio every night,” Herro said. He balanced his jobs as the Haggerty Museum of Art’s head designer and preparator, father of two children and getting ready for his exhibit with some difficulty. “Getting all the artwork done for it was probably the hardest part,” Herro said. Luke Farley, the curator for 10th Street Art Gallery, said he wanted to show Herro’s work and give him an opportunity to display his pieces. According to Farley, Herro’s job experience as museum preparator helped him get in the right mindset for the exhibit. Farley said putting up Herro’s exhibit was the easiest he’s done in a while. “Dan is a very talented artist,”
Farley said. “He has the artistic ability to do whatever he wants.” Herro said he never stopped painting since he graduated from college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in art. “I used to paint a lot more before I had a full-time job and kids, but it was nice to have this exhibition to get back in the practice,” Herro said. Although he has participated in group shows, this is his first solo exhibit. Herro said he focused more on color and feeling in abstract works in his early career, and believes he has translated that previous interest into “Eventide.” “Over the last few years I’ve really been noticing how magical the time is, between the night and day,” Herro said. He noticed wildlife going to sleep and other wildlife waking up, as well as colorful, gorgeous sunsets. Nature inspired him as he painted, and he attempted a tranquil vibe. “I wanted to be able to capture (the colors) and be able to get lost,” Herro said. Herro said his goals for the exhibit were to get people immersed into the scenes he painted and experience the same feelings of tranquility from the natural imagery. He wants people to enjoy viewing the exhibit as much as he enjoyed putting it together. Herro has sold 14 pieces from the show so far. “It was interesting to see which ones people really liked,” Herro said.
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The exhibit’s title, “Eventide” means twilight or dusk, and all pieces are inspired by nature and wildlife.
Overall, he’s had positive feedback from viewers. “I think people are excited to see me get back into art,” Herro said. “I think the most impressive piece is called “Eventide,” Farley
said. “It’s the largest piece that’s really amazingly detailed.” Herro said he wants to get back in the studio and keep up the practice of painting regularly. For him, painting is a therapeutic process. Art is an escape for him
to forget about the stresses of his daily life and unwind. “When I picked up a brush (the first time), I just knew I was (where I was meant to be),” Herro said. “I just really love painting.”
‘The Book Thief’ author visits Milwaukee Markus Zusak to speak Friday at MKE Public Library By Aly Prouty
alyssa.prouty@marquette.edu
Markus Zusak, author of “The Book Thief,” will be coming to Milwaukee on Friday, March 11. He is hosting a book signing and talk at Milwaukee Public Library for the 10th anniversary of “The Book Thief.” While Zusak was not the one deciding where his book tour would take him, he is excited to visit Milwaukee this weekend. “I’m really looking forward to coming there,” Zusak said. “(I’m looking forward to) just the general feel of a place like that. I found that people are really friendly there.” Marquette students who are fans of both Zusak and “The
Book Thief,” are just as excited. He is grateful for all of the support readers have given him. Zusak said that one of the best feelings and genuine measures of success is when someone comes across his book because a friend recommended it to them. “My sister recommended it to me, because a teacher told her about it and she absolutely loved it,” said Caroline Hildebrand, a sophomore in the College of Communication. “I wanted to see what she was talking about.” When giving talks on book tours, Zusak prefers not to stick to a formal script. He instead likes to tell stories and go from there. He believes this is what human beings are truly interested in and it is another way to connect with the audience. “I don’t give lectures.” Zusak said. “What I love is stories and I think that’s kind of what we’re made of is stories.” “The Book Thief” was inspired by Zusak’s parents. They moved
from Germany to Australia and would tell him about their experiences in Germany. Liesel, the main character of “The Book Thief,” is not Jewish. “I thought it was a really powerful way to do it because you don’t always think of that side of it,” said Abby Vakulskas, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences. “You’ve got so many stories from Jewish people’s perspectives but there were so many people who were German who didn’t agree with what was going on. I feel like it’s really easy to lump of all those people together.” While Zusak will get the chance to interact one on one during the event, he has already touched the hearts of countless readers. It turns out that some of Zusak’s favorite aspects of the book are audience favorites as well. His favorite character Rudy not only endeared him, but his readers as well. “(Rudy) just had this obsession
with Jesse Owens,” Zusak said. “From the moment I got him to turn himself into Jesse Owens and run the 100 meter at the football ground, I really loved that character. I think it’s good to have a favorite character as
you’re writing. It puts more feeling into the book.” “(Rudy) just has a way of tugging at my heart,” Hildebrand said.
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Rebecca Bradley should be entirely transparent, share her worldviews If one thing is certain about this media-saturated world, it’s that your opinions can be used against you whether you wrote them this morning or 24 years ago, even if your views have changed since. People will hold you to the standard of responding to what you have said, or refuting what has been said about you. As individuals who understand the importance of transparency in today’s age, we find it pertinent that the current Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice and candidate Rebecca Bradley shares what “worldviews” she has today. Bradley wrote letters to the Marquette Tribune in 1992. Her writings have recently come to light – per discovery by the progressive group One Wisconsin Now – which she compared the practice of abortion to slavery and the Holocaust. During this time she also wrote to express her lack of sympathy for AIDS patients and her stance that homosexual sex kills. While her viewpoints from that time period have supposedly changed, they were written in fine print, meaning they are vulnerable to resurfacing. As millennials experiencing the hybrid of print and digital media, many of us understand that we must think before we
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Rebecca Bradley wrote letters to the Marquette Tribune in 1992.
write – even if the repercussions don’t come up until 20 years later in life. Running for state Supreme Court entails higher stakes. People will always want to take you down, and a high status will only make criticism more extreme. But for those who don’t want to take you down and care more about how your worldviews have changed, why wouldn’t you state how your views have changed? Bradley’s actions over the last 10 years seem to demonstrate changed views, from presiding over adoptions by gay couples and making donations to help child victims of AIDS. If she can do these things, why can’t she say them? If people believe in your actions, then stating your current worldview should not hinder the votes you receive.
Ultimately, Bradley’s duty is to uphold the law. As a Supreme Court justice and candidate, she is expected to recognize her biases but not allow them to influence her work. It’s understandable that stating said “changed” worldviews could hinder the way the public views Bradley, but this underestimates a person’s ability to state his or her worldview and uphold the law without bias. A hardworking person of integrity is perfectly capable of this. Bradley’s campaign manager stated that the retraction of her college opinions should not be allowed to dictate the future because many people have written and said things in the past that they regret. With that said, the past is always evident in the present, which is why Bradley’s transparency in sharing how her worldview has changed is key to maintaining respect and trust with voters. While it may seem like Bradley’s spot on the State Supreme Court is in jeopardy for the statement she might make, she could acknowledge the sensitivity of the way her shared views may be received and explain that they will not affect how she works, which is in the best interest of the voters and state alike.
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Bernie’s latest gaffe: far from presidential Ryan McCarthy Bernie Sanders did something truly special at last week’s debate. He managed to offend both blacks and whites at the exact same time. If you have been out of the loop, at the last debate Don Lemon asked Bernie and Hillary to describe their racial blind spots. When it was Sanders’ turn, he responded: “When you’re white, you don’t know what it’s like to be living in a ghetto. You don’t know what it’s like to be poor.” Never mind that there are 19.7 million white people living in poverty in America. Forget the fact that just over 40 percent of SNAP food stamp recipients are white. Apparently whites just don’t understand what it’s like to be poor. You can call it a gaffe. You can call it a flub. You can call it an illconceived attempt to pander for the black vote. But whatever you call it, it is not presidential. And neither was his feeble attempt to explain it. “What I meant to say,” Sanders reportedly told an NBC News reporter, “is when you talk about ghettos, traditionally what you’re talking about is African-American communities.” While this statement is better than his comments from the debate, and certainly more accurate, it ultimately comes off as tone-deaf. Instead of saying that he misspoke, Sanders stumbled again with a statement that many construed, rightly or wrongly, as claiming that ghettos are traditionally African-American communities. Where is the outrage? If Trump or Cruz said something like this social media would be tearing them apart. Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin and a vocal Clinton supporter, released a scathing press release accusing Sanders of thinking all blacks live in the ghetto. Unfair characterization of his statements? Probably. But when a candidate fails to articulate their thoughts in a debate and then fails to adequately clarify them, there is a much deeper problem. What is perhaps most disappointing about this moment is how Sanders’ supporters responded. The online discussion was shameful, filled with equivocation and ad hominem. It is pretty obvious what Sanders meant to say: the experience of white Americans and black Americans is disparate. Even poor whites and blacks do not receive the same treatment. But that is not what he said and his failure to rescind his comments or apologize demonstrates a lack of leadership.
Bernie Sanders is not a racist. He does not believe that there are no poor white people. Heck, he grew up relatively poor himself. It is perhaps also unfair to interpret his explanation as literally as possible. The question itself was quite silly. A blind spot is by definition something of which you are unaware. But both candidates still attempted to use the question as an opportunity to appeal to black voters. The issue here is less about Sanders’ comments and more the general reaction to them. When someone you support messes up, it is not the time to defend them. This was an opportunity for Sanders and his supporters to prove that they were truly as different as they claim to be. Sanders has drawn comparisons to Trump as an anti-establishment candidate. Now, his supporters are drawing comparisons to Trump supporters by demonstrating a willingness to bury their heads in the sand. Like Trump supporters, Sanders’ supporters are somehow chalking up a candidate’s own statements to media bias. One thing that has been clear throughout Barack Obama’s presidency is that one of the most important presidential jobs is communicating a vision to the American people. Sanders’ inability to clearly communicate his ideas raises serious questions about his candidacy for president. The occasional gaffe is excusable. Failure to own up to it is not. Ryan McCarthy is a junior studying journalism. He is reachable by email at ryan.w.mccarthy@marquette.edu
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Caroline Comstock We were due for another social media uproar, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sure delivered. In early February, the CDC issued a press release urging women who drink alcohol to either completely abstain from drinking or begin taking birth control immediately. This seemingly bold statement was announced after a study conducted from 2011 through 2013 revealed an estimated 3.3 million women in the United States between the ages of 1544 were drinking, sexually active and not using birth control. Further, surveys showed that three in four women trying to conceive did not stop drinking when they discontinued their birth control method. The CDC obviously thought it had good reason to issue such a large blanket statement more or less saying, “if you’re not on birth control, don’t drink.” The reason the CDC issued the statement is due to the steady rise in incidences of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) over the years in the United States and Western European countries. The prevalence of the disease is hard to pinpoint, as symptoms exist on a spectrum, but estimates say 1 in 20 U.S. children could be affected. And that number is only increasing. Binge drinking among women seems to be on the rise. FASD has a wide range of symptoms including delayed development, short stature, learning disabilities, speech impairment, anti-social behavior and distinct facial abnormalities. Naturally, many women weren’t thrilled to see a headline condensed to say, “Women of childbearing age should avoid alcohol unless they’re using contraception, federal health officials said Tuesday,” as it showed up on their Facebook sidebar. The press release immediately garnered back-
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Donald Trump has been a trending Internet meme over the last year.
Morgan Hughes
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1 in 20 babies are affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
lash from columnists nationwide, perhaps most notably the Washington Post’s “The CDC’s incredibly condescending warning to young women,” or The Atlantic’s “Protect Your Womb From the Devil Drink.” Columns published around the country angrily deplored the interpreted message that women are merely baby “incubators” and a woman was entirely responsible for providing birth control. Many took it even further and claimed the press release was actively shaming women who drank or engaged in a lifestyle involving alcohol in the first place. Cue eye roll. If this is the type of issue that makes women feel ostracized or targeted, then apparently we have a lot of work to do. Yes, many women drink responsibly, and many do not. Some pregnancies occur after a night of drinking, and some do not. No one is implying drinking alcohol automatically leads to irresponsible sex, or sex at all for that matter. The press release merely says that should a woman become pregnant and
is unaware, alcohol is very dangerous to her unborn baby. Not sexually active? Great, this doesn’t apply to you. And if it does apply to you, can we not see the logic in the study, or are we too hell bent on calling out its supposedly sexist message? In an age when a “few casual drinks” has turned to a few casual shots, maybe this isn’t so crazy. Maybe it’s not about us. I wholeheartedly agree with the CDC Principal Director, Dr. Anne Schuchat when she points out the harsh, but true reality of this issue: “About half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, and even if planned, most women won’t know they are pregnant for the first month or so, when they might still be drinking. The risk is real. Why take the chance?” This shouldn’t be a feminist talking point, rather a scientific discussion. Caroline Comstock is a senior studying Marketing. She is reachable by email at caroline.comstock@marquette.edu
Between Bernie Sanders getting photoshopped into Drake’s “Hotline Bling” music video, and Donald Trump actually recreating it for Saturday Night Live, Internet pop culture has done some interesting things to our perception of politics and politicians. Love him or hate him, President Barack Obama has been one of the Internet’s favorite sons for the past eight years, and both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have joined him in the “dank-meme” hall of fame. The driving force behind these internet superstars? Social media. Facebook, initially meant to serve college students, has expanded into an international and intergenerational communication tool, with Instagram, Twitter, Vine and the like following suit. Social media has become such an integral part of our lives, directly affecting the way we perceive the world – so much so that a lot of citizens use it as their number one source for news. According to a Pew Research Center study conducted in 2014, 56 percent of American adults use Facebook, and 30 percent consider Facebook to be their number one source for obtaining news. I’m sure if the study was conducted today, that number would be dramatically increased. Maybe our generation is just funnier than our ancestors, or maybe the Internet has enabled us to become the comedians we were always born to be. Whatever it is, it’s creating in us a sense that everything can, and should, be mocked. I have seen jokes about race, rape, terrorism and a million other equally offensive things on the Internet. I’m not saying politics are sacred, or that they’re no laughing matter. What I am saying is that we should know when to make the joke and when to take what’s going on seriously. The factual information that we see doesn’t paint a holistic picture of current events either. Facebook allows its partners to
directly target content at users based on their Internet browsing histories, so the content we see is specific to only us. Even if Facebook wasn’t targeting ads, we ourselves can be selective in the information that appears in our newsfeeds. If an online friend or follower posts something I disagree with, I can remove the post from my timeline. Now not only is the news people see selective, but people can add their own comments. As a journalism major, the idea of citizen journalism scares me. I’m paying $45,000 a year to learn how to research, vet, fact check and double fact check. But, social media changes the dynamic when people can say whatever they want and don’t have to fact check a single thing. People become living room political analysts, and they don’t need to prove themselves credible. They only need to make enough rational sense to get a few shares or re-tweets. This dilettante approach to politics has been a key factor in Donald Trump’s success. His supporters are only seeing finely curated posts that pose no opposition to his stances. Those who disagree are too busy photo-shopping an orange over his face to notice that not everyone thinks this guy is a joke. Yes, I think Donald Trump is just a punchline to a really offensive joke, but he’s also the Republican presidential hopeful who is leading the race for the party’s nomination. Of course Trump’s rise is terrifying, but perhaps what’s more terrifying is the fact that we, as citizens of the computer age, have enabled his rise. It all feels very much like the preface to a dystopian fiction novel. I’m not asking anyone to stop posting “excellent” memes about Donald Trump’s hair, but I am asking that once the joke has been made, we acknowledge this as a serious matter. Maybe you hate politics, but that doesn’t really matter because it’s part of your life whether you choose to recognize it or not. Take it seriously once in a while. Morgan Hughes is a sophomore studying Journalism and Political Science. She is reachable by email at morgan.hughes@marquette.edu
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Mulcahy assists youth program Life After Tennis reignited interest at Brown Deer By John Hand
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This story is the third part of a three-part series featuring Marquette alumnus and tennis benefactor Charles “Chas” Mulcahy. In 2011, the village of Brown Deer was in need of new athletic facilities. The previous facilities were run down, and the proposal for renovations would cost taxpayers $22 million during a recession. “We had been struggling financially for a few years and taxes were high,” said Deb Kerr, superintendent of the Brown Deer school district. “We had to convince the taxpayers that this was the right decision to make for the educational programs of our community and also that we would be great stewards of the taxpayer dollar.” In November 2011, the referendum for the upgrade passed. In 2012 construction was comPhoto via LAT Brown Deer Community Tennis Report pleted for brand-new athletic facilities that included revamped Chas Mulcahy (top right) played tennis at Marquette from 1956 to ‘59. Now, he’s helping Brown Deer’s youth fall in love with the sport as well. tennis courts. But there was no one to play on them. a group he founded that con- having a solid documentation of our than any year in recent memory. right thing, (have) leadership, hon“We had these beautiful ten- sists of members from both of work because you want that formal“Tennis is what I know best, or, dedication and to be proud of nis courts that were sitting empty Marquette’s tennis teams. ity to make it official and something so to be able to bring a sport to what they are doing,” Parker said. during the summer,” Kerr said. “I The consultants developed a that people will follow through on.” kids that might have not other- “When they get upset, you have to thought we could do something to summer program for Brown Deer Originally the group set out with wise been able to play is pretty tell them, ‘Look, what you are dobuild up the (tennis) program since that they hoped would turn into a goal of having 20 kids sign up for special,” Gebes said. ing is great ... Look at it as a learntennis is a lifetime sport.” a year-round program. LATCG the program, but expectations were Hoier said most of the success re- ing tool to be better.’” “Our (tennis) lesson program collaborated with the Milwaukee exceeded – 33 kids signed up. lies on instruction, setup, structure On Sept. 22, the consultants had become stagnant, and we were Tennis & Education Foundation to “Working with community mem- and staff. “I think produced a 27-page report to the looking to offer something new to adapt programs that MTEF already bers, making calls and coordinat“I think staff is key,” Hoier said. Brown Deer school district and the residents in the community of had in place to the Brown Deer ing all the parties we were able to “If you have people that are pas- Brown Deer Park and Recreation Brown Deer,” said Brown Deer rec- community. MTEF also provided make it come together,” said Mar- sionate about teaching tennis, that Department detailing everything reation director Chad Hoier. Brown Deer with equipment such quette senior tennis player Erin can be infectious to the kids.” from why this program benefits the A year ago Kerr met Charles as racquets, ball hoppers and tennis Gebes, who was one of the conOne of the staff members that community and the finances of the ‘Chas’ Mulcahy at a Rotary Club balls as well as tennis instructors. sultants that worked on the proj- has made the project possible is program to what the janitors need to luncheon, and the two struck up a It’s the first time these organizations ect. She was awarded earlier this Frank Parker, a retired command do if there is rain to make sure the conversation. Kerr played both field have all come together on a project. year for her work. sergeant major. After serving in the program can still run. hockey and basketball at Valparaiso “The hardest part is to get all the “This is a great example of Army for 45 years, Parker wanted The school district is still looking University and knew the impor- parties to corporate and execute on what can happen when people to find a way to give back to a com- into the feasibility of making a yeartance of having quality recreational what they committed on,” said Ana come together for a common munity that had given so much to round program, but the summer sports programs in her town. After Pimienta, who worked on the proj- purpose,” Kerr said. him when he was serving by do- program is set to run for a second chatting with Mulcahy she learned ect and played on the Marquette The program was successful in its ing things such as sending letters year. Kerr said she hopes to have about his tennis background and women’s tennis team before gradu- first summer. In addition to the high and care packages. Taking what 100 kids enroll in the summer prodecided he was the perfect fit to ating last year. “It is a project that enrollment numbers, Brown Deer he learned from his time in the gram this year. If they reach their help revive the program. we want to implement, but as con- has added tennis to school curricu- military, Parker said he is able to goal, it is unlikely that the courts Mulcahy enlisted the assistance sultants, we just give our advice. lum. The Brown Deer High School extend valuable life lessons to kids will be seen empty again. of the consultants from the Life A big part of (the collaboration) boys’ tennis team has had more enrolled in the program. After Tennis Consulting Group, was constant communication and people try out for the team this year “(I try to teach students to) do the
Ellenson named top BIG EAST freshman First MU player since Dominic James to win By Jack Goods
jack.goods@marquette.edu
Henry Ellenson was named the BIG EAST’s Freshman of the Year Wednesday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. He was a unanimous selection for the award as voted on by the
conference’s coaches. “It was an honor to receive the award here, and it’s really special to be named BIG EAST Freshman of the Year,” Ellenson said. “It’s something I’ve got to thank my teammates and my coaches for helping me learn each day and get better.” Ellenson is the first Marquette player to win the award since Dominic James in 2005’06. Allazia Blockton won the women’s BIG EAST Freshman of the Year award, making this the first time a school has
swept the awards since Notre Dame in 2001-’02. Ellenson broke the program’s freshman scoring record on National Marquette Day Feb. 27 against Villanova, surpassing James’ previous record of 473. He has 17 double-doubles on the season, ranked 16th in Division I basketball. During the regular season Ellenson averaged 16.8 points (third in BIG EAST), 9.8 rebounds (first in BIG EAST) and 1.5 blocks (fifth in BIG EAST). He scored 27 points
and grabbed 14 boards in Marquette’s 101-93 victory against St. John’s in the first round of the conference tournament. He was selected to the AllBIG EAST First Team and was a unanimous selection to the All-BIG EAST Freshman Team earlier this week. He is one of five finalists for Wayman Tisdale Award, presented to the nation’s top first-year player by the United States Basketball Writers Association. “Henry was obviously welldeserved Rookie of the Year
in this conference,” said Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski. “Henry, along with (Haanif Cheatham), are two of the best young players in America. We’ve asked these two young guys from the time that we recruited them to bear a great deal of responsibility, and that means stepping up and making plays in high-pressure situations. These guys have done it more times than not.”
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Farrell brings strong resume across the pond Freshman 56th among English amateur golfers By Jamey Schilling
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Oliver Farrell landed far from home to continue his golf career, traveling 3,800 miles from Worcestershire, England to play for Marquette this season. He brings a pedigree of success to a team that won its first BIG EAST title last year. Before coming to Marquette he played for the Worcestershire men’s first-team, which went unbeaten in his time competing for them. He won the 2014 Worcestershire Open title, represented England in the Nations Cup and was ranked as one of the best amateur golfers in England at 56th. Naturally, he was an alluring prospect for head coach Steve Bailey. Farrell became aware of Marquette when Bailey made a trip to see him compete in England. Farrell was immediately intrigued. He would officially sign his national letter of intent in November 2014. “As soon as I learned about the school, the program, and everything it had to offer, it was perfect for me,” Farrell said. “It made it a pretty easy choice to come here.”
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It had been a dream of Farrell’s to play golf at a high level since he was a kid, and regardless of the great distance between Milwaukee and Worcestershire, his parents were immediately supportive of that dream. “They kept telling me that this was the opportunity of a lifetime and that you don’t want to look back at it in the future and wish you had done it,” Farrell said. “They made sure I decided what I wanted to do, and they supported that.” The decision has paid off – he’s already making a name for himself in the United States. In October, he was named the BIG EAST Golfer of the Month when he finished tied for eighth at the 66 person field Erin Hills invite, and finished seventh in the 84 person Price’s Give Em Five Invite. “That’s quite impressive as a youngster,” Bailey said. It took time for him to adjust to a country he had never even visited before committing to Marquette. “I’ve had to be very independent and obviously look after myself, and manage things that I didn’t think I’d have to do for a while,” Farrell said. He credits his fellow teammates and the coaching staff for his mostly smooth transition. He specifically notes the chemistry the team shares as both friends and competitors. “I think without them it would have been a very difficult
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Freshman Oliver Farrell was named BIG EAST Golfer of the Month in October after two top-ten finishes.
transition. It’s like one big family and they’ve made me feel welcome,” Farrell said. With his rigorous practice schedule often beginning at five in the morning, Farrell will certainly have the chance to improve. “I think based on how well I hit my irons last year, putting was considered a weakness of mine,” Farrell said. “I’ve spent a long time over the winter working on that, making sure that’s ready for
the season ahead.” Aside from Farrell’s self-declared skill in his driving and iron games, Bailey was even more impressed with a skill that doesn’t show up on the scorecard: dedication. “He put so much effort into his preparation. He has a motor like I’ve never seen before in my 11 years of coaching,” Bailey said. For Farrell, the sky is the limit, and his high level of play matches his big goals for the
year, which include winning a collegiate event this semester, being ranked first in the BIG EAST, and of course helping the team win a second consecutive BIG EAST trophy. “I always try to make everything as challenging as I can so I try to make practice tougher than what competition will be,” Farrell said. “So when I get on the golf course competition seems fairly easy compared to what practice was.”
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Men’s Tennis vs. Findlay, 1 p.m. Men’s Basketball BIG EAST Championship 4:30 p.m. (if team advances) SUNDAY 3/14 Men’s Tennis at Toledo, 1 p.m.
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Denver 5-0, 0-0 Marquette 3-1, 0-0 Villanova 3-1, 0-0 Providence 3-2, 0-0 Georgetown 1-3, 0-0 St. John’s 1-4, 0-0
Florida 7-0, 0-0 UConn 4-0, 0-0 Temple 6-1, 0-0 Cincinnati 4-2, 0-0 Vanderbilt 4-2, 0-0 Marquette 2-5, 0-0 Georgetown 1-4, 0-0 Villanova 1-6, 0-0
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17-point MU lead nearly slips away
Don’t tell Ellenson what to do Robby Cowles Sports Reporter
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Henry Ellenson scored 27 points, including a game-sealing three-pointer, and grabbed 14 rebounds for his 18th double-double of the season.
Team facing No. 5 Xavier in second round of tourney By Dan Reiner
daniel.reiner@marquette.edu
“Win every day.” The motto for the Marquette men’s basketball team has never rung more true than it did Wednesday night in an exhausting bout with St. John’s in the First Round of the BIG EAST Tournament. “Anytime you win a BIG EAST Tournament game, it means a great deal,” head coach Steve Wojciechowski said after the 101-93 victory, immediately dismissing any negative criticism toward his team. St. John’s entered the game as the undisputed worst team in the conference, ranking last in
nearly every statistical category and seeded 10th. The Red Storm, however, had given Marquette fits earlier in the season, keeping both of Marquette’s victories within six points. In the 9:30 p.m. game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Marquette came out with guns blazing on offense. Haanif Cheatham started 3-for3 from the field for 10 points, while Duane Wilson matched his shooting effort with eight points and added three steals in the opening 10 minutes. The Golden Eagles shot 63 percent overall from the field in the first half and led 50-38 at the break. “We started the game overall playing very good offense,” Wojciechowski said. “We were able to build a lead because we were sharing the ball offensively and we were able to get the ball into good spots. We were able to attack and drive to the basket and get to the free throw line.”
Both teams committed a whopping 53 combined fouls. Marquette attempted 43 free throws and converted 38 for an impressive 88 percent rate, which ended up being the difference in the game. St. John’s shot 83 percent but attempted 20 fewer free throws. “There’s a boatload of fouls called and I guess that’s just the way this tournament’s going to be played but you have to adjust,” Wojciechowski said. Henry Ellenson was the benefactor of a bulk of the fouls. He was on the line a team-leading 10 times, sinking nine of them. After starting the game with just two points and three turnovers through 15 minutes, Ellenson showed why he was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Year earlier in the day. The Rice Lake native finished with 27 points on 8-of-16 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds. He averaged 19.3 points and 14 rebounds in three games against the Red Storm this season. Wojciechowski noted that his young team may have been unprepared for “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” “This was an unusual situation for us because 70 percent of our team had never stepped foot in this building and we weren’t able to have a shoot around today,” he said. “They walked in and they were wide-eyed and we get the New York Knicks locker room … The guys were all taking pictures. I’m like ‘fellas, we have a game to play here.’” “That was me,” Ellenson said with a laugh, admitting to taking photos. “We have a pregame meal and come here and my jersey’s in (Carmelo Anthony)’s locker and that gives me a big smile because he’s my favorite player.” The lack of warm-up may have plagued Marquette’s lineup down the stretch, as the team withered after leading by 17 with 11 minutes left in the game. “I didn’t think we had the same level of intensity, and they got by
us and got the ball into the paint,” Wojciechowski said. “We fouled a lot, so that took a little bit of our aggressiveness too.” Luke Fischer was the main culprit for committing fouls in the paint. With Wojciechowski utilizing a seven-man rotation, Fischer was unable to stay away from hard contact. He fouled out with 10 points, one rebound and three turnovers in just 18 minutes of play. The Red Storm took an 89-88 lead with 3:15 remaining, but the Golden Eagles quickly took the lead back with an Ellenson three-pointer and clutch free throws by Cheatham. Marquette allowed 93 points to a team that came into the game averaging 67.1 points per game this season, ranked 319th in the country in offensive efficiency. The Marquette offense amassed 100 points for the second time this season, which last came Dec. 5 versus Maine. The Golden Eagles’ total of 101 was the most scored by a team in the conference tournament since Seton Hall beat Providence 109-106 in 2010. With the win Marquette advances to the quarterfinals for the 10th consecutive season – every year they’ve played in the BIG EAST. The Golden Eagles will quickly need to find a better balance of offense and defense before Thursday’s matchup against Xavier, who presents the double-headed monster of James Farr and Jalen Reynolds. The Musketeers, seeded 2nd in the tournament and ranked 5th in the country by the Associated Press, beat the Golden Eagles by eight points in both regular season meetings. “(We) know who Xavier is,” Wojciechowski said. “They’re a team that is capable of winning a national championship.” The winner of Thursday’s matchup will face the winner of No. 3 Seton Hall and No. 6 Creighton.
With Marquette’s men’s basketball season nearing its end, all eyes are on Henry Ellenson. The All-Big East forward has been a bright spot in an upand-down season. He has made Marquette games a destination for NBA scouts. The NBA’s mandate on a year of college has essentially put Ellenson in a yearlong waiting room in the NCAA. National pundits and draft experts have pegged him as a firstround pick from the start of the season with his stock rising throughout the year. If Ellenson was drafted with a lottery pick, he would instantly become a multi-millionaire once he signs his rookie contract. He would have financial stability for what would be, at the bare minimum, the next two years (likely four years). Of course, Marquette fans dread hearing this. If Ellenson returned for another year, the Golden Eagles would be in conference title contention next season without question. But Marquette fans shouldn’t tell Ellenson what they think is best for his life. The only person that knows what Ellenson wants and what is best for his career are him and his family. Don’t act like you’re doing him any favors by telling him to stay in school and improve his game. Let’s be honest, fans only want him to stay for selfish reasons. They don’t really care if he gets an education or improves his game for the next level. They want Ellenson to help Marquette win. I understand the wish for Ellenson to come back, but it makes more sense for him to cash in when he can. Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to athletics. I would like to point to another Milwaukee basketball talent, Bucks forward Jabari Parker. Like Ellenson could be, Parker was a one-and-done from Duke and was taken second overall in the draft. In his rookie season, he suffered a torn ACL that cost him nearly a year. If Parker had returned to Duke and torn an ACL, he likely would have had to return for his junior year to repair his damaged draft stock. That would have been two years of his life lost in the college game instead of the NBA. Ellenson’s ankle scare against Georgetown shows how fluky these injuries can be. Ellenson will decide what is best for him. If he decides to return, hope that nothing significant happens to hurt his career opportunities. If he leaves, be thankful for all that he has done for Marquette and what he’ll do for Marquette’s brand in the NBA. Robby Cowles is a junior from Green Bay studying journalism. Email him at robert.cowles@mu.edu
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Strong conference showing a boost for track Women win first BIG EAST title, men place second By Dan Reiner
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Just two weeks after the most successful BIG EAST Championships in program history, the Marquette track and field team is already poised to make another big run. The women’s team captured its first-ever BIG EAST title Feb. 27, while the men took second overall to Villanova. The ladies were led by freshman Monique Felix, who scored a remarkable 28 points including a win in the pentathlon. Felix was named Most Outstanding Female Field Performer of the meet.
“I think she has the ability to be a national level multieventer,” head coach Bert Rogers said. “In the pentathlon indoors, maybe. But I think more heptathlon outdoors.” Marquette’s relatively young team was vital in its success at the BIG EAST. The Golden Eagles got points from 11 different underclassmen on the women’s side and 17 on the men’s side. Rogers said getting the young athletes into top competition will benefit the team for this season and beyond. “Outdoors, I think the goal for us, in addition to BIG EAST wins, is to be able to send a bunch of people to Regionals and then from there maybe have people compete their way in (to the NCAA Championships),” Rogers said, mentioning names like Felix, sophomore Cassy Goodrich and junior Wally Ellenson.
Ellenson is a special case due to his current status as a forward for the men’s basketball team. Last year, Ellenson was able to compete with the team as a high jump specialist during both seasons due to his redshirt transfer year for basketball. He was BIG EAST indoor and outdoor high jump champion, garnered an All-American trophy both seasons and competed at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships. Between basketball practices, Ellenson sporadically visits the high jump mats at the Marquette Gymnasium for some repetitions, Rogers said. Rogers also explained that basketball is a surprisingly beneficial track workout for Ellenson because it involves endurance and vertical leaping strength. Still, having an All-American back – plus some other outdoor support – will certainly help the
team as they pursue more BIG EAST trophies. “We’ll get Wally back and that’ll be a big help in the high jump,” Rogers said. “We have a couple throwers like John Krzyszkowski, who’s the defending champ in the javelin and is a big point scorer for us. We’re already looking at how the team shapes outdoors and I like our chances. The nice thing is we don’t have to wait a full year to get another shot at it, we just have to wait a couple months.” The men’s team is especially eager for a shot at redemption after finishing second at the conference championships. Despite leading after the first day of competition, Villanova stormed back and snatched the two-team win from Marquette by just 13 points. “It wasn’t like we had a letdown,” Rogers explained. “We
competed hard but Villanova just had a few guys that were big point scorers that pulled some stuff out.” Both teams took last week easy before returning to their steady workout regimens this week. “We’ll get a little heavy again for a while in the weight room,” Rogers said. “Some of the sprinter workouts might go a little bit longer. This is more of a reset, but training doesn’t change a whole lot at this point.” The season unofficially reboots over spring break, when a handful of field event athletes will train and compete at a meet in Tampa, Florida, according to Rogers. Both teams will officially return to action April 1 at Southeast Missouri, where they will begin their pursuit of capturing the two-team sweep.
Henry EllensOn: stOck watch Henry Ellenson is still at Marquette and won’t make his decision to stay or leave for some time. This is a roundup of where NCAA and NBA pundits have him going in June’s draft if he leaves. ESPN’s Chad Ford (3/1): No. 5 overall to Minnesota Timberwolves CBS Sports’ Sam Vecenie (2/26): No. 7 overall to Toronto Raptors CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish (3/1): No. 8 overall to Sacramento Kings DraftExpress (3/7): No. 8 overall to Sacramento Kings Marquette Wire’s Dan Reiner (3/9): No. 6 overall to Denver Nuggets Marquette Wire’s Jack Goods (3/9): No. 6 overall to New Orleans Pelicans Marquette Wire’s Peter Fiorentino (3/9): No. 3 overall to Phoenix Suns *Note: Projections of teams are based on different website index formulas. Photo by Mike Carpenter michael.carpenter@marquette.edu
Player of the Week Zack Melillo Zack Melillo set a new program record for single-game face-off win percentage (minimum of 10 face-offs), winning 95 percent of his draws in a 10-8 victory against Detroit. He won 18 straight before his first and only loss on a face-off violation on his final draw of the game. Melillo took all 24 face-offs in Marquette’s 12-8 loss to Ohio State Friday, winning 11 of them. Photo courtesy of Doug Peters Marquette Images
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Best years to come for WBB
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For the first time in years, Marquette women’s basketball has a future worth getting excited about. It may be uncertain, but it’s worth looking forward to. The Golden Eagles’ season ended with a 93-86 loss to the Seton Hall Pirates on Sunday. Marquette compiled a 14-16 record for the season and a 9-9 record within the conference. Considering last season was the Golden Eagles’ worst in over 20 years, this is quite an impressive turnaround. There is ample reason to believe that things will get better from here. Marquette had two players – guards Allazia Blockton and Natisha Hiedeman – on the BIG EAST’s all-freshman team, and forward Erika Davenport was a legitimate candidate to make the team as well. These three offer a great foundation to build a program. Further reinforcements will arrive over the summer in the form of a four-woman recruiting class. That class includes two bigs: forward Alita Anderson and center Meghan Mandel. This is important because Davenport and center Shantelle Valentine are the only interior players currently on the active roster. Adding a greater inside presence is the next step toward building a sustainable program. It will be intriguing to see how the new post players mesh with Marquette’s identity. This season, Marquette scored 77 points per game (16th best in the country) and gave up 78 points per game (6th worst in the country). It is difficult for a team to be relevant at the national level while staying true to that “run and gun” mentality. It offers the opposing team too many easy looks at the basket. Such a system fit Marquette’s guard-heavy team this year, but we may see a tempered version of it next year with a more balanced squad. In the end, it all comes down to the same issue. Marquette’s defense is abysmal. Not below average. Not simply bad. Abysmal. Opponents made nearly 45 percent of their shots against Marquette and over 50 percent of their two-pointers this season. The Golden Eagles managed to do some wonderful things on offense, but it is irrelevant until things improve on the other end. Marquette getting to the next level depends on achieving adequacy in on-ball defense. Still, there is a lot to like about Marquette’s future prospects. A finish in the top half of the BIG EAST next year is entirely plausible, and the postseason is a possibility as well. Marquette finally has a strong foundation and a clear path to improvement, a welcome change for Golden Eagle fans. Andrew Goldstein is a sophomore from Cranbury, New Jersey studying journalism. Email him at andrew.goldstein@mu.edu
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Jarosz back after concussion scare Defender was injured in last year’s opener By Jack Goods
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When Marquette men’s soccer defender Danny Jarosz walks on the pitch for the team’s first match in the fall, he’ll find himself in an unusual position. Jarosz will begin his third season with the program, still waiting to play his first full game. As a redshirt freshman, Jarosz was added to the starting lineup for the team’s season opener against Oregon State in August. Head coach Louis Bennett talked up the center back in the preseason, expecting him to play a vital role for the youthful but talented squad. The match was chippy. He took a shot to the head from a forward’s shoulder in the first half, but felt no different after. In the second half he went for another header. This time he was undercut and hit his head on the ground. He knew something was wrong immediately. He played a few more minutes before asking for a substitute. When the team returned to the hotel after the 1-0 loss, Jarosz fainted in the hotel and was quickly rushed to the hospital. Doctors told him he had a concussion, possibly caused by the combination of the two blows to the head. Concussions were nothing new for the Marquette University High School graduate. Although he doesn’t know exactly how many he’s suffered, he’s been diagnosed with three concussions. He expected the process to be similar, returning to the team in three to four weeks. He had no clue he’d miss the entire season. “The fall (was) probably one of the worst three months of my career,” Jarosz said. “I was in limbo on whether I was going to be able to play next week, next
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Redshirt freshman Danny Jarosz was the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Area Player of the Year in 2013.
year or if I was ever going to be able to play soccer again.” What made his lack of progress even more frustrating was the absence of any severe side effects. He experienced the expected extreme headaches, light sensitivity and need for rest in the immediate days, but they were not extreme enough to stop him from doing day-to-day activities long-term. Nagging headaches while doing homework kept him on the shelf. He never knew when he’d be healthy enough to play. Concussions are difficult to predict, and each day is not necessarily better than the last. “If you have a sprained ankle or something else you’re on a timetable,” Jarosz said. “You’re increasing your activity and getting back. With a concussion, you really don’t know what the next day is going to hold.” He was forced to watch from the sidelines as the team failed to achieve many of its goals. The Golden Eagles missed the BIG EAST tournament for the first time since the 2008-’09
season, despite admirable play from Ruben Sanchez, who moved from midfield to take Jarosz’s spot in the lineup. Frustration mounted for Jarosz, but he still wanted to contribute to the team. He was still at many practices, trying to help out Sanchez as much as he physically could. “Even though he was concussed, he still knew a lot more than me at center back,” Sanchez said. “On the sideline he talked to all of us ... He was like one of the assistant coaches.” He was fully cleared by doctors in December, but the journey back isn’t complete yet. He said he’s been 100 percent physically for the past seven or eight weeks, but the mental side is still a work in progress. He said the key is believing he is still capable of playing at the same level he did pre-injury. He returned to game action in the team’s first spring game, a 1-0 victory against Northwestern. Although he didn’t play as well as he would have liked, that wasn’t his main focus.
“Anytime you have a scary injury like that when it takes so much time to get back and the career is in jeopardy, that first game back (you’re) just happy to play soccer again, thankful to be out there with my teammates,” Jarosz said. “It kind of puts what soccer has done in my life into perspective.” Jarosz doesn’t like to complain, even after a nightmare season. Instead of focusing on what is or isn’t fair, he’s looking forward to another opportunity to start for the Golden Eagles. “Coming here, I had a whole different picture of my career,” Jarosz said. “Nothing really goes how you plan. It’s how you adjust to it. It’s how to respond to adversity and the struggles that you face ... There’s a quote I have hanging in my locker: ‘Situations turn out the best for people who can make the best of the way situations turn out.’ That’s something I really adopted.”