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MU Jesuits listed Title IX coordinator hired Society of Jesus releases credible abuse allegations

By Matthew Martinez

matthew.martinez@marquette.edu

Two former Marquette Jesuits were listed among 153 members of the U.S. Central and Southern Province as having credible sexual abuse allegations against them, according to a list released Dec. 7 by the province.

Burton J. Fraser, S.J., and Francis Landwermeyer, S.J., formerly served at Marquette. Fraser has one credible allegation against him dating back to the 1950s, according to the list. Landwermeyer is listed as having “more than one” allegation against him, with a time frame of abuse in the 1960s and 1970s.

Landwermeyer was at Marquette from 1973-1978. He served as Assistant Dean of Liberal Arts in that time. Fraser had a pastoral assignment at Marquette, meaning he served primarily as a priest. It is unclear what other roles Fraser served at Marquette, and for how long he served.

The list said the individuals included may not have “true and correct” allegations against them.

It also said the individuals may not have been found guilty of a crime or liable in civil claims.

Fraser and Landwermeyer were not part of any court cases in the state of Wisconsin with allegations against them, according to Wisconsin Circuit Court records.

Provincial Ronald A. Mercier, who serves as the head of the Central and Southern Province, released a statement Dec. 7 in which he said allegations against the men listed did not necessarily stem from their listed assignments over the years.

University spokesperson Chris Stolarski said the university is aware of the allegations against the former Jesuits.

“The Midwest Province has confirmed that the allegation against Burton Fraser, S.J., does not stem from his assignment at Marquette,” Stolarski said in an email.

Stolarski said the university does not have adequate information about Landwermeyer’s allegations at this time and that See JESUITS page 2

Kreple handled high-profile cases while at Stanford

By Sydney Czyzon

sydney.czyzon@marquette.edu

Kristen Leigh Kreple, who served as the Title IX & Equity investigator at Stanford University since 2015, will become Marquette’s new Title IX coordinator Jan. 29, the university announced in a news release.

Kreple oversaw sexual misconduct cases and trained faculty and staff on Title IX obligations, the release said. She also led more than 30 sex discrimination investigations, according to the release. These investigations included gathering evidence and conducting trauma-informed interviews.

The university’s Title IX coordinator ensures university compliance with the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibit sex-based discrimination such as sexual harassment or misconduct. The coordinator also works with the university’s deputy Title IX

Photo courtesy of Kristen Leigh Kreple

Kreple recently served as a Title IX & Equity investigator at Stanford.

coordinators, who support the head coordinator.

William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence who was chair of the search committee, said Kreple han-

dled some high-profile cases at Stanford. She began her position there during the case of Brock Turner, who was convicted of sexual assault and See TITLE IX page 2

‘White Privilege’ performs at Kennedy Center Student-written play competes in Madison festival

By Donna Sarkar

adwitiya.sarkar@marquette.edu

“White Privilege,” a theater production written by Malaina Moore, a junior in the College of Communication performed at the Region III Kennedy Center American College The-

ater Festival in Madison Jan. 10 and Jan. 11.

“Malaina wrote this play in response to many of the stories and reactions to social media posts about race and white privilege,” said Stephen HudsonMairet, scenic and production designer of “White Privilege” and associate professor of digital media and performing arts.

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commentary on how people perceive each other.”

The festival aims to identify and promote quality in collegelevel theater production, Hudson-Mairet said.

Debra Krajec, director of “White Privilege” and artistic associate professor of digital media and performing arts, said schools can enter productions for consideration to perform at the Kennedy Center Wire stock photo

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Cast members of the play ‘White Privilege’ stand onstage together.

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JESUITS: University recognizes allegations Continued from page 1 questions should be directed to the Society of Jesus.

Therese Meyerhoff, director of communications for the Central and Southern Province, said she could not provide additional information about Fraser or Landwermeyer outside of information on the list.

She confirmed information from the list regarding Landwermeyer’s removal from ministry in 2010. “(Landwermeyer) was removed from (public) ministry when a credible allegation was made against him, and he voluntarily left the Society of Jesus the following year,” Meyerhoff said in an email.

Landwermeyer’s removal from public ministry following allegations is standard procedure for Jesuits, according to information from the Central and Southern Province Jesuits website. Jesuits facing allegations are placed in Jesuit communities where they are under constant supervision and agree to a “safety plan” designed to reduce risks of reoffending. The same page states the province immediately reports accusations verbally and in writing.

The Jesuits use a review board of at least five members to review investigations, with most of the board’s members coming from outside the Church. According to its own policies for protecting minors, the review board can have no more than two Jesuits. The remainder of the review board is populated with experts from the

medical field, social sciences, legal and law enforcement field and state protective services.

The review board is not allowed to be employed by the Society of Jesus or any Jesuit-sponsored institution. However, members are appointed by the provincial in conjunction with the director of safe environment and professional conduct. According to its policies, the review board meets at least once a year, and more often if needed.

The website states the Jesuits’ protocols and procedures regarding sexual abuse allegations have been in place since 2002.

The page said there were cases where the Jesuits were aware of accusations and allowed men to “continue in ministry or begin ministry elsewhere.”

“This was a failure on our part for which we are gravely sorry,” the website said. “We in the Church handle these situations very differently now than we did before 2002, when the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was instituted.”

The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a document created by the Ad Hoc Committee for Sexual Abuse of the United States Conference for Catholic Bishops. The charter created standards and procedures for members of the clergy to address sexual abuse allegations.

Fraser never lived to see the 2002 policies enacted. According to the list, he died in 1971. Landwermeyer died in 2018. “[Before 2002], it was often

recommended that men who had abused minors could be safely returned to ministry after receiving treatment,” the website said.

“Now we know better.”

Mercier said the Church’s first response must be directed toward survivors of the abuse.

“Words cannot (possibly) suffice to express our sorrow and shame for what occurred, our promise of prayers for healing and our commitment to work with them,” Mercier said in the statement.

Mercier said the decision to release the list was discussed over a three-month period. He said publishing the list was an effort to be transparent about abuse allegations.

The Society of Jesus said there are many reasons for not releasing the list sooner.

“Foremost was the desire to protect the privacy of victims, most of whom requested confidentiality,” the website said. “Secondly, while we deplore the actions of the offenders, they still have legal rights that we must protect.”

In his statement, Mercier said, “The storm that the Church experiences today calls forth from us an unprecedented and yet needed response. Silence in the face of the events of recent months cannot be an option.”

Stolarski said the university hopes the province’s list helps to heal victims who have “suffered in silence for decades.”

“Marquette University offers our prayers for continued strength and healing for all survivors of clergy abuse,” Stolarski said in an email.

The list may still see revision.

The website said that while the Jesuits believe the list is complete, there may still be information in files they have not yet discovered.

They are enlisting the help of former agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and former law enforcement personnel to provide an outside review of these files.

“No Jesuit with a credible accusation currently serves in public ministry,” the Central and Southern Province said in a press release. “Of the 42 names on the list, four men are still members of this province.”

The website said those four members “have in place specific restrictions appropriate to the accusation against them and are assigned to an appropriate residence where they receive supervision.”

Photo via U.S. Central and Southern Province website

The U.S. Central and Southern Province released a list of Jesuits with credible sexual abuse allegations.

TITLE IX: Search committee was composed of faculty members, university general counsel Continued from page 1 attempted rape.

“Certainly we hope not to see cases like the ones that they’ve had at Stanford here at Marquette,” Welburn said.

Before her time at Stanford, Kreple served as federal relations counsel for the American Association for Justice, counsel for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for Sen. Herb Kohl and an attorney-adviser for the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education.

Kreple received a bachelor’s degree in political science, behavioral science and law from the University of WisconsinMadison, according to the release. She earned her Juris Doctor, a professional law degree, from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

“Kristen’s professional experience stood out among the can-

didates considered on a variety of criteria the search committee established during the search,” Cara Brook Hardin, interim Title IX coordinator, said in an email.

The search committee began its hiring process following the resignation of former Title IX coordinator Christine Taylor in late July when she accepted a position at Wichita State University. Taylor now serves as Wichita State’s director of the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance.

The search committee was composed of the university’s general counsel, employees from advocacy services, additional faculty members and Hardin, Welburn said.

Welburn said the search committee hoped to hire a coordinator by the end of October. However, he said the schedule was delayed because of the process of getting candidates to campus.

There were approximately six candidates who fully met the job requirements, Welburn said. He said Kreple’s extensive experience in all facets of Title IX made her an exceptional candidate.

Hardin, a former deputy Title IX coordinator, assumed the interim Title IX coordinator position beginning Aug. 1. She will continue serving in her interim role until Kreple begins her position, the release said. Hardin will then return to her position as a deputy Title IX coordinator.

Welburn said Hardin will likely continue handling her ongoing investigations during Kreple’s transition to the head role.

“That’ll be really up to Kristen and Cara to work through all of that,” Welburn said.

With Kreple’s arrival on campus, Welburn said the quality of service that the Title IX office is able to provide will increase

due to her outside perspective.

During the six months the office was without a full five-person staff, Welburn said there was never a moment when students were left vulnerable. “(Hardin) has worked extremely hard, and she’s had a pretty significant caseload, and she has managed all of this very well,” Welburn said.

Kreple was originally slated to begin her position Feb. 1.

Welburn said the current Jan. 29 start will allow Kreple to get settled into campus before diving into her workload.

Welburn said Kreple’s workload was likely a bit higher at Stanford than it will be at Marquette.

“We’re two very different institutions probably tied together only by the fact that we’re both private institutions,” Welburn said. “We have someone in Kristen who is completely

prepared to handle the most challenging assignments.”

Welburn said he will set up an orientation plan for Kreple during her first week. He said he is looking for ways to facilitate meetings between Kreple and students, staff and faculty members.

He said listening sessions may be held this semester to familiarize people with Kreple and potential Title IX policy changes from the U.S. Department of Education.

“We’re really very excited that we’re getting Kristen,” Welburn said. “I think that we’re really very fortunate to have someone that I believe could go anywhere — to any university — but has chosen to come to Marquette.”

Due to her move from California to Wisconsin, Kreple was not immediately available for comment.

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MUPD welcomes former assistant MPD chief as head of department Edith Hudson takes on role as first female chief

By Annie Matea

anne.matea@marquette.edu

Edith Hudson, former assistant chief of police for the Milwaukee Police Department, took command of Marquette University Police Department Dec. 17 as chief of police.

Hudson is the first female chief of MUPD. “I’m proud to be a woman and to use my unique skills to lead MUPD to continued success,” Hudson said.

MUPD had been without a chief since May 2018 due to the resignation of former Police Chief Paul Mascari. This resignation followed Mascari’s arrest in January 2018 for driving while intoxicated.

Capt. Jeff Kranz was chosen as interim chief. Both Hudson and Kranz were previously tactical leaders in MPD, Kranz said.

“I have worked with Chief Hudson in the past and find her to be a leader that brings knowledge from many different aspects of policing but also the patience to share that knowledge with her staff,” Kranz said.

According to a university news release, Hudson’s experience in MPD included her role as commander of the District 5 police station, acting commander of the District 3 police station, shift commander at Districts 3, 5 and 2 and shift commander of the Domestic Violence Unit in the Sensitive Crimes Division. She was also a supervisor with the Tactical Enforcement Unit. She said these experiences helped her develop knowledge and skills to support the Marquette community.

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Hudson took command of Marquette’s Police Department Dec. 17.

She retired from MPD in 2015 after serving for 25 years. She then served as a security manager for Wisconsin operations at Briggs & Stratton Corp., according to the release. After her retirement, she had time to work on changing her mindset from a municipal policing mindset to one that revolved around a campus environment, she said.

Lt. Jill Weisensel said this was the first time MUPD externally hired a police chief, but she said the transition has gone well she said. MUPD is doing everything it can to make Hudson’s transition as seamless and welcoming as possible, she said.

“I anticipate a very smooth transition to Chief Hudson over the coming weeks and months,” Kranz said. “This is a very complex environment, so it’s going to be a strategic, organized process rather than a handoff of duties.”

Although MUPD will continue executing its goals, a new chief can bring changes. A new perspective will give MUPD the opportunity to evolve, Kranz said.

Weisensel said there is always change when a new executive

is brought in, but she said it is a good thing.

“Hudson is sincere in her excitement to be here and it is clear that she genuinely cares about the officers, students and entire MU community,” Weisensel said.

MUPD responded to a non-MU subject loitering in the 1800 block of W. Wisconsin Avenue. A check revealed the subject had been reported missing to MPD and was released to a responsible party.

A non-MU subject was threatening people with a weapon on the 1600 block of W. Wells Street.

MUPD located and transported the subject to the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility.

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MUPD transported the subjects to the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility.

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Hudson said students can expect MUPD officers to continue to be committed to fulfilling the University’s mission, creating a safe and secure environment, and engaging proactively with students, faculty and staff.

“My plan is to spend time thoughtfully assessing the operation of MUPD, ensuring that our policing practices are effective, efficient and consistent with Marquette University’s mission,” Hudson said.

She said she also plans to be heavily engaged with the Marquette community by walking around campus.

“Don’t be surprised to see me in residence halls, the (Alumni Memorial Union), at student events and perhaps visiting a classroom or two,” Hudson said. “You will certainly see me walking around campus, so make sure to stop and say hi and introduce yourself.”

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PRIVILEGE: Play serves as learning experience Continued from page 1 American College Theater Festival. A team of respondents attends one performance of every participating production across the region and then meets in to consider all entries. Five to six productions are selected to perform at the festival.

The cast and crew had a public final dress rehearsal Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. in Weasler Auditorium to allow the cast one more performance with the audience before they went to Madison Wednesday morning to get ready for the show.

Hudson-Mairet said Moore wrote the play for her acting class her sophomore year while her acting group was looking for a piece the class could perform.

The group was not satisfied with the options prior to Malaina’s

piece due to the limited number of roles for people of color.

“After I saw a performance, I suggested to our faculty that we consider providing Malaina with a ‘real world’ playwriting experience by using funding from the Phylis Ravel Theatre and Social Justice Fund to hire a professional team of actors, a dramaturge and a director to work with her during the summer to improve her play,” Hudson-Mairet said.

The Phylis Ravel Theatre and Social Justice Fund supports student works and departmental programming for social justice projects.

Moore said the professionals she worked with provided her feedback on the script that allowed for immense growth through many drafts and consultation with a number of trusted advisers.

“I wanted the play to be in- playwriting awards through formative but also have a strong the competition. black voice,” she said.

Krajec said the process of diMoore said recting was the edited verdifficult. She sion of the show said she felt was added to inadequate at the Marquette some points to Theater season explain some and performed scenes that had over Labor to do with the Day weekend sufferings of in 2018 to people of color. three sold-out She credited houses. the combined Moore will efforts of Maralso be enterquette students ing the script and faculty to into a playwrithelp bring this ing competition Stephen Hudson-Mairet play to life. at the regional Scenic and production designer “The cast festival that for ‘White Privilege’ is all theater will be judged students this separately time around, from the performances. although there have been a few She is eligible for national casting changes since our Sep-

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After I saw a performance, I suggested to our faculty that we consider providing Malaina with a ‘real world’ playwriting experience...”

tember shows,” Krajec said.

“The design and stage management and crew members are made up of faculty member Stephen Hudson-Mairet along with theater arts students who help make the production possible.”

Krajec said she learned a lot about white privilege herself from Malaina and the cast.

She said she hopes this play will increase conversation to make a change for the better.

“Theater as an art form has the power to make us reflect on our own lives,” HudsonMairet added. “It holds up a mirror to our lives, and what we do with what we see in that mirror after we leave the theater is the important part.”

53233 ZIP code most distressed in Milwaukee Economics, social factors contribute to report’s rankings

By Emma Tomsich

emma.tomsich@marquette.edu

53233, the ZIP code home to Marquette University, is the most economically distressed ZIP code in the state of Wisconsin, according to the Economic Innovation Group.

The EIG’s 2018 Distressed Communities Index, published in October, detailed this finding by using U.S. Census Bureau data to rank each of the country’s ZIP codes into one of five categories: prosperous, comfortable, mid-tier, at risk and distressed.

According to the EIG’s index, seven of the 10 most distressed ZIP codes in Wisconsin are located in Milwaukee.

The EIG’s report indicated that economics is not the single factor that leads to a city’s distress. Other social and psychological conditions, such as mental illness or drug abuse, can cause cities to experience downward spirals and fixed socioeconomic statuses.

Noncombat trauma exposure can also affect distressed communities in Wisconsin.

The most common and harmful forms of noncombat trauma involve chronic or repeated stress such as sexual violence, substance abuse, and living in threatening environments, John Grych, a professor of psychology at Marquette, said.

“In Milwaukee, like other places in the United States, poverty and racism greatly increase the odds that children and adults will experience

chronic stress,” Grych said.

He said both chronic stress and trauma have pervasive and adverse effects on one’s mental and physical health.

“For example, exposure to adversity is associated with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse, and physical health problems such as cardiovascular disease and compromised immune functioning,” Grych said.

He added that chronic stress has a particularly harmful impact on the developing brain and can undermine one’s language development, learning, memory and emotional regulation, while also impairing one’s capacity to respond to later stress.

The effects of stress and trauma on cognitive functioning and the ability to adaptively control and express emotion can make it more difficult to do everyday tasks that depend on learning, memory and attention, Grych said.

These chronic physical and mental health problems can affect a child’s ability to succeed in school and work later in life, Grych said. These issues can also result in substantial health care costs and loss of productivity.

“The effects of trauma exposure have a staggering human cost: Millions of children struggle to reach their potential as they grow into adults, and many fail out of school, work low-paying jobs or end up incarcerated,” Grych said. “This is tragic at both personal and societal levels, (and) the nation loses when so many of its members fail to develop their talents and skills.”

University President Michael Lovell and his wife Amy said they have committed themselves to stopping this pattern and improving trauma care in Milwaukee.

Lovell created his initiative Scaling Wellness In Milwaukee in early 2018 to join human services, health care, education and criminal justice groups to improve trauma care in the city.

“Psychological trauma and economic distress are inextricably linked. That’s why the work we are doing with SWIM will not only help individuals, families and whole communities heal psychologically and socially, it will also have a long term positive effect on economic issues, including poverty, wage disparities, urban blight and underdevelopment,” Lovell said in an email.

Lovell said when looking at the most distressed communities in Milwaukee and the rest of the state, as well as around the nation, psychological trauma exists in epidemic proportions in those same communities.

Biluge Ntabala, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences, is a Milwaukee native who recognizes both trauma and distress in her home and campus communities.

She said segregation, racism and discrimination are negative realities that contribute to economic and social distress that affect many people.

SWIM is needed because many people suffer in silence, Ntabala said.

She said everyone experiences trauma, but not everyone has the resources to heal and overcome distress.

“I think that people need to be encouraged to be vulnerable, be open about their pain and seek help as best as they can,” Ntabala said.

Amy said her organization, REDGen, was a catalyst for SWIM. REDGen stands for resiliency, education, and determined to

Graphic by Emma Tomsich emma.tomsich@marquette.edu

Information from the EIG’s 2018 Distressed Communities Index

make a difference in the health of a new generation.

“REDgen’s mission is to advocate for youth mental health and well-being,” Amy said. “We are a completely volunteer-run organization that has increased awareness on youth trauma through its programming.”

To support the economy in Milwaukee, REDGen works to promote wellness and self care among children, which in turn can create a healthier workforce, Amy said.

She said these initiatives and organizations are crucial to the Marquette and Milwaukee communities because they provide awareness.

“Awareness is the first step to change,” Amy said. “By increasing conversations about mental health,

wellness and adverse experiences, more people can become aware, reflect and hopefully begin a path toward recovery and healing.”

This process can reduce the stigma surrounding trauma and mental illness and create resilience and prevention, she added.

“The most resilient people are people who have had adversity but are reflective,” Amy said. “The demands for behavioral health care are great and collaborations are necessary. If we can educate more people on the effects of adverse experiences, we have a better shot at prevention.”

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$1 million gift to Lovells recognized for establish Neuro founding trauma initiative magazine Recovery Clinic BizTimes names pair as traditional multidisciplinary outpatient neurologic therapy services and wellness services, including guided exercise with skilled personnel and use of adaptive equipment that might not be availBy Alex Garner able in the traditional gym setalexandra.garner@marquette.edu ting,” DeChant said.

Tina Stoeckmann, clinical proMarquette University’s College of Health Sciences received a gift fessor and neurological residency of $1 million from an anonymous program director, said while Mardonor to establish a Neuro Recov- quette’s speech pathology and auery Clinic in Cramer Hall, accord- diology department has an established reputation for its Intensive ing to a university news release.

Kim DeChant, Neuro Recovery Aphasia Program, a program to Clinic coordinator, said the clinic help neuro patients with speech, will provide treatment for indi- the clinic will broaden the scope viduals with neurological disor- of its services to physical and ocders such as a spinal cord injury, cupational therapy.

“People in the community can stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. It come in and use our special equipwill also provide unique inten- ment with trained specialists who sive therapy packages consisting can help them get on or get set of sessions lasting several hours up with equipment that works for them, and address a day over any special medimultiple cal concerns that weeks or might impact their months. ability to stay acWilliam tive,” Stoeckmann Cullinan, said. “There curdean of the rently aren’t places College of for people to go get Health Scithis kind of care.” ences, said DeChant said there are only neuro patients were about a dozen previously treated neuro recovat the Marquette ery clinics in Physical Therapy the nation.

Clinic on campus.

The closest William Cullinan The clinic could two to MilDean of the College of only see a limited waukee are in Health Sciences number of patients, Minneapolis due to space limitaand Chicago.

“We are beyond delighted to tions and the schedule of the therreceive this gift,” Cullinan said. apist treating them. Depending on “What is most exciting and im- specialized equipment needs, other portant, of course, is that we teaching lab spaces also had to be will be in a position to help so used, she said.

DeChant said neuro patients many patients who have exhausted the therapies available benefit more from lifelong therato them, and allow them to gain peutic support rather than episodic medical care. further independence.”

Stoeckmann added that exCullinan added that most of the gift will go toward special- panding the clinic will allow ized equipment, including weight more space and opportunity bearing reducing harnesses, spe- for students to work with real cialized treadmills and upper equipment and clients.

“Students really appreciate seebody extremity robotics, among other technologies necessary for ing their faculty outside of the the therapy provided by the clinic. classroom,” Stockmann said.

“I am excited and proud that “And it gives us a chance to demMarquette University is leading onstrate and role model the things the way in offering this innovative we talk about in lectures and lab: clinic,” DeChant said. “Build- We can walk the walk, not just ing on the excellent reputation of talk the talk.”

Stoeckmann said many patients Marquette and offering rehabilitation care is an incredible oppor- are excited for the new clinic. tunity for those with neurologic Many of them are looking for a diagnoses to receive the care they welcoming and inclusive facility need at a level they may be unable that is personable and tailored to their conditions, she said. to receive elsewhere.”

DeChant said therapy will be personalized for each patient. ”The clinic will also provide

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community leaders

By Joseph Beaird

joseph.beaird@marquette.edu

University President Michael Lovell and his wife Amy were recently recognized by BizTimes Milwaukee as community leaders for their work with trauma, whether it be founding Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee or raising

for BizTimes who wrote the article and an alumna of Marquette’s Class of 2017, said she was inspired by the Lovells’ passion for their initiative against trauma.

“Getting to talk to (President Lovell) brought it all home and I’m very proud of what Marquette stands for in the community,” Meyer said.

Meyer said BizTimes wanted to choose someone whose work has impacted the workforce and relates to business.

“Trauma is at the root of a

the SWIM website.

“We share in celebrating this award with everyone in the community who has come together through SWIM,” President Lovell said in an email.

Saunders said the work done by the Lovells proves that systemic trauma can be treated.

“SWIM takes what we know works,” Saunders said. “It scales these services upward and makes resources like counseling, food security and educational opportunities more avail-

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What is most exciting and important, of course, is that we will be in a position to help so many...”

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Amy Lovell (left) and Michael Lovell founded SWIM to coordinate organizations to combat trauma.

awareness for childhood trauma through events at Fiserv Forum.

President Lovell said he first became aware of the need to address trauma in late 2017.

“At a community forum we hosted at Marquette, a panel of experts spoke about how the root cause of the most pressing challenges facing Milwaukee — health disparities, violence, poverty — was generational trauma,” President Lovell said in an email.

Stephen Saunders, professor and chair of the psychology department at Marquette, said the types of trauma the Lovells are working against are complex.

“This is everyday, chronic trauma,” Saunders said. “These are situations that families have to deal with moment to moment, that forces them to ask questions like, ‘How am I going to feed myself and my family?’”

Maredithe Meyer, the reporter

lot of Milwaukee’s issues,” Meyer said.

Saunders said some of the reasons why systems of trauma are more commonplace in Milwaukee is due to higher levels of poverty, chronic racism and high levels of incarceration — especially of black males.

“This causes families to be split up, and creates a lack of opportunities for victims to cope with this trauma,” Saunders said.

After expressing his gratitude for the recognition from BizTimes, Lovell quickly turned the attention to Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee, where he heads the steering committee.

SWIM is a “collaboration within the human services, healthcare, educational and criminal justice sectors that is bringing Wisconsin to the forefront of the trauma-informed care movement,” according to

able by working with all these other organizations.”

President Lovell said there are over 140 organizations that participate in SWIM. Amy Lovell said SWIM’s work on trauma stems from the foundation of the Jesuit faith tradition.

“I cannot think of a cause more rooted in our Ignatian mission,” Amy Lovell said. “Awareness is fundamental to bringing people together toward our common goal of healing.”

Saunders said he is amazed by the growth of the trauma initiative.

“I’m delighted that Marquette is going from simple laboratory demonstrations to actually transferring what we know and actually trying to make a difference in the community,” Saunders said.

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Students weigh in on FAFSA Daniel Myers accepts new role Federal financial aid applications due online today

By Margaret Cahill

margaret.cahill@marquette.edu

Current FAFSA requirements have left some students feeling systematically advantaged, while others feel as though it unfairly assesses their financial need.

The FAFSA application closed today per Marquette’s deadline.

Dependent students report the financial information of their parents, according to the FAFSA website. FAFSA uses this information to determine the amount a family can contribute to its child’s college education.

This is calculated from the parent’s adjusted gross income and the total is known as the expected family contribution. The process of filling out the FAFSA requires information from both students and their parents that can be obtained from tax returns or the Internal Revenue Service data retrieval tool.

But for students like Mary Webb, a sophomore in the College of Communication, the information from the FAFSA does not tell the whole story about her family’s finances. Webb’s family owns farmland, but there is no monetary benefit from it. Despite this, the FAFSA takes the property’s value into account.

“It doesn’t help me too much because it takes into account my family’s farmland, but we don’t take care of the farmland and don’t take any of the benefit of it — we just own it,” Webb said. “But the rest of my family takes care of it. So it thinks that we have a lot of money from farms but we don’t.”

Students who are not financially dependent on their parents can apply based on their own income information. Despite tuition increases, Susan Teerink, associate vice provost for financial aid and enrollment services, said students will still receive financial aid. The last increase was announced fall 2018, increasing tuition by $2,060.

“Marquette commits to renewing the Marquette grants and scholarships a student received when they applied as a freshman,” Teerink said. “Reductions in need-based Marquette grants may occur as a result of a student no longer qualifying on the basis of financial need.”

Teerink said there are three main types of aid that Marquette students can receive from the FAFSA: Marquette-funded aid, state aid and federal aid.

Marquette-funded aid includes the Marquette grant and wages for campus employment. State aid is the most widely received aid and includes the Wisconsin Grant. Federal aid includes the Pell Grant,

Federal Direct Stafford Loans and Federal Work Study.

“I think the grants are helpful because you don’t necessarily have to pay them back, but I think the interest rates can be high on student loans which can be difficult,” Webb said.

Amy Titus, a freshman in the College of Nursing, said almost half of her tuition is covered by her financial aid package and said she sat with her mom to fill out the FAFSA application together.

“I actually really like the FAFSA because my parents are divorced so my mom just has me on her taxes

FAFSA. Some families choose not to use the transfer process and as a result enter incorrect information.”

Titus said some of her friends choose not to fill out the FAFSA because they do not believe it will help them if their parents have higher incomes.

“I think (it) is kind of a bummer because you could always try and at least get something,” Titus said.

“But I know a lot of my friends don’t even bother with filling it out.

I thought it kind of was an expectation for everyone to do it.”

While information about the FAFSA is available online on

Former provost takes position at American University

By Aly Prouty

alyssa.prouty@marquette.edu

Daniel Myers, former provost of Marquette, will head to Washington D.C. to serve as American University’s provost and chief academic officer, American University announced Dec. 17 in a news release.

Myers will also be a professor of sociology at the university.

Myers’ new role will officially begin today, the day after spring classes began at American University.

“I am very excited to join the AU community,” Myers said in the news release. “I look forward to raising our research profile to enhance our scholarly impact and

benefit the student experience.”

Myers will oversee all schools within the college and work on American University’s new strategic plan. When looking at candidates, American University’s president Sylvia Burwell said the university was looking for someone who was committed to elements of the strategy.

“Working in Washington to leverage and build the role of AU in the city and world is exciting,” Myers said in the release. “I am inspired to work with President Burwell on the realization of AU’s new strategic plan.”

Myers served as provost and executive vice president of academic affairs at Marquette from 2015 to 2018. He returned to faculty in November. Kimo Ah Yun is currently the acting provost at Marquette.

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Myers (left) starts his new role today at American University.

Dean to leave at end of semester Photo by Andrew Himmelberg andrew.himmelberg@marquette.edu

Students can apply for federal financial aid through the FAFSA site.

but I’m not on my dad’s taxes,” Titus said. “So it looks like my mom is just a single mom and I get a lot of money through that.”

However, Teerink said there can be some confusion with the FAFSA. “I didn’t understand all of the terms,” Titus said.

She said the information to fill out about herself was easy and straightforward, but it can be hard when she isn’t sitting next to her parents for their information.

“When they fill out the FAFSA for the first time, parents enter their date of birth and social security numbers rather than the student’s,” Teerink said. “Other mistakes that could easily be avoided are with financial information. The FAFSA provides the opportunity for the student and their parents to have their financial information transferred directly from their tax returns on the IRS into their

the FAFSA website and through Marquette’s financial aid office, Crystal Ibarra, a junior in the College of Business Administration, said she believes not all students know enough about their financial aid options.

Ibarra said she thinks the issues with FAFSA is that it isn’t always well known, so students who need it aren’t aware of their options.

“When my dad was growing up and going to school, he wasn’t aware that the FAFSA was a thing, which deterred him from going to college,” Ibarra said. “He went to trade school because that was the only thing he could afford.”

“We want as many students as possible to have a financial aid package in hand before they leave Marquette for the summer,” Teerink said. “We want students to be ready to start fall term and not worry about this while they are away from campus.”

Interim position to be announced by end of spring 2019

By Natallie St. Onge

natallie.stonge@marquette.edu

Dean Rick Holz of the College of Arts & Sciences will leave Marquette University at the end of the spring 2019 semester to become the next provost at Colorado School of Mines, acting Provost Kimo Ah Yun recently announced in a university release.

Holz will continue his work at Marquette through the spring semester. He will start at the Colorado university this summer. An interim dean will be announced by the end of the spring semester, the release said.

“This is a bittersweet moment,” Holz said in the release. “I really love Marquette, but I’m excited for this new opportunity and challenge in my career.”

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Holz came to Marquette in 2013 and oversaw the opening of the Center for the Advancement of the Humanities as well as the Center for Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Defense, a program designed to provide education about cybersecurity. He was on the strategic plan implementation steering committee for Beyond Boundaries and was a part of numerous executive searches for the provost, chief financial officer and dean of the Graduate School.

Beyond B o u n d a ries is the university’s Campus Rick Holz M a s t e r Dean of the College of Plan.

Arts & Sciences “We truly appreciate Rick’s leadership as dean of Marquette’s flagship college and his service to the university,” Ah Yun said in the release. “We wish him well in this new opportunity.”

I’m excited for this new opportunity and challenge in my career.”

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First VP joins new office Donovan to make connections with local organizations clara.janzen@marquette.edu

By Natallie St. Onge

natallie.stonge@marquette.edu

Paul Secunda, a professor at Marquette University Law School, was suspended recently over allegations of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

“Paul Secunda has been removed from his duties, including teaching, at Marquette University as the result of information developed from an investigation that began last May. Marquette will not comment further on the issue at this time,” Marquette spokesperson Chris Stolarski said in a statement.

Secunda was suspended two weeks prior to the end of the 2018 fall semester.

Secunda taught authority on labor and employment law and was the director of the Marquette Law School’s Labor and Employment Law Program. He was the founder and former faculty adviser of the Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review. Secunda was also the faculty adviser for the student-run Marquette University Labor and Employment

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Maura Donovan is the first vice president for corporate engagement.

ment is critical to Marquette realizing its vision to be among the most innovative and accomplished Catholic, Jesuit universities in the world.

“I am confident that Dr. Donovan will help us grow our current partnerships and forge new and creative mission-aligned relationships that ultimately increase support for groundbreaking research, bolster critical academic and student success programs and

diversify our revenue streams,” Lovell said in the news release.

The Office of Corporate Engagement’s website said it is the central point of contact for companies to get in touch with the university.

“We make connections and form robust relationships across campus,” the website said. “We bring a holistic view to developing deep partnerships, rooted in a shared mission, common vision, and innovative spirit.”

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Professor removed over accusations Paul Secunda suspended from teaching classes

By Clara Janzen

Marquette University named its first vice president for corporate engagement Dec. 13 , marking the opening of the new Office of Corporate Engagement, according to a university news release.

Maura Donovan, who previously served as the executive director of economic development for the University of Minnesota, assumed her new position Monday.

Donovan said she feels fortunate to be joining an institution with a strong mission, programs and sense of community.

“I look forward to working collaboratively to maximize Marquette’s corporate engagement opportunities,” Donovan said in the release.

University President Michael Lovell said Donovan will be charged with formalizing, enhancing and streamlining the ways in which Marquette works with corporate partners. He said this will ultimately increase the number of opportunities the university has to work with forward-looking organizations with shared values and strategic priorities that align with Marquette.

The potential opportunities listed in the release include corporate-sponsored research, talent development, philanthropy and service partnerships.

Lovell first announced the new office in his January 2018 presidential address and said opening an office for corporate engage-

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Law Society.

Secunda released a statement through his attorney Jennifer Walther to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

“I assume Marquette University has chosen to act as it has toward me to protect the university. This does not diminish the great respect I have for this institution and my fellow professors,” the statement read. Nonetheless, I cannot stand by idly in the face of what I believe to be an injustice. I have confidence in the process Marquette and the faculty have established to protect tenured professors in these circumstances, and believe I will clear my name at the end.”

The university did not disclose whether the Paul Secunda student was Law School professor in Secunda’s class or whether she filed the original complaint.

The case will head to the Faculty Hearing Committee, where the committee can gather more information beyond any initial review and hold a hearing for consideration of discipline.

I have confidence in the process Marquette and the faculty have established to protect tenured professors in these circumstances...”

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Slice of Ice provides unique skating experience Skaters of all skill levels are welcome in Red Arrow Park

By Grace Schneider

grace.schneider@marquette.edu

The holidays may be over, but the cold Wisconsin weather is here to stay — at least for now.

For those hoping to make the most of the season, Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park offers ice skating open to the public, right in the heart of downtown Milwaukee.

Red Arrow Park’s location across from the Milwaukee Performing Arts Center sets its ice rink apart from others in the area, allowing patrons to admire the various buildings surrounding the park.

Red Arrow Park is more than just a place to go ice skating.

It showcases a 6-foot-tall red granite monument in honor of the 32nd Infantry Division of the United States — also known as the Red Arrow Division. The park opened to the public in 1970 and the ice rink was added in December 1999.

Joe Mrozinski, assistant director of business development for the Milwaukee County Parks, referred to Red Arrow Park as “a little slice of nature in downtown Milwaukee.”

Jordan Janusiak, a freshman in the College of Health Sciences, said his favorite thing about Slice of Ice is that it feels like a winter wonderland in the middle of the city.

Twenty thousand to 25,000 skaters visit this winter wonderland every season, Mrozinski said, and tens of thousands more enjoy Red Arrow Park during the summer, when the ice rink becomes the park plaza.

The opening day and closing day of Slice of Ice depends entirely on the season’s weather, but outside of ice skating season, the park is still open to the public, he explained.

Alyssa Goodwillie, a junior in the College of Education, said she enjoys the ability to experience

Photo by Andrew Himmelberg andrew.himmelberg@marquette.edu

Skaters of various ages enjoy Red Arrow Park’s Slice of Ice, an ice rink located in downtown Milwaukee with free admission and $9 skate rentals.

the park.

“I really like that it’s outside and in the middle of the city because I feel like there’s really no other place like that in Milwaukee,” Goodwillie said.

Mrozinski said 2018 surpassed 2017 in attendance rates, and 2019 is on the same trend due to this season’s extremely mild winter.

With the mild temperatures, Goodwillie said she prefers being outside at Red Arrow Park rather than going to indoor skating rinks.

“We do have some underground coils that do keep the ice

frozen when the temperatures get into the low 40s, which is very comfortable for skaters,” Mrozinski said. “It keeps the ice conditions optimal.”

Mrozinski said the postholiday season is an ideal time for ice skating.

“Now that we’re in January and February, it is a great time to go down to Red Arrow Park … (because) it’s not quite as busy,” Mrozinski said.

For adults 18 and older, renting a pair of skates costs $9.

Otherwise, ice skating at the park is free. Lockers are available to

store valuables while on the ice, and a Starbucks in the warming house sells hot drinks for visitors looking to take a break from the cold. The park is a five-minute drive from campus, or a six dollar Uber ride.

The rink draws skaters of all different ages and abilities.

“We have people who are literally out there on their lunch hour doing dance routines and are experts, so there is no typical skater at Red Arrow Park,” Mrozinski said. “We have everything from toddlers to senior citizens to high school

kids on dates.”

On his visit to the Slice of Ice, Janusiak represented the group of less-experienced ice skaters.

“I went there with my girlfriend and two of our friends, and every lap at least one of us would fall,” Janusiak said. “It was super funny, but it was a good time even if we looked really dumb doing it.”

Goodwillie said that regardless of experience level, all the skaters were respectful and there to have a good time.

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Winter Flurry rebrands as Welcome Back Weekend Snowball dance to be replaced by more casual Rewind 2000s ByAmanda Parrish

amanda.parrish@marquette.edu

With students back on campus and classes in full swing, Marquette University Student Government and Late Night Marquette invite students to ease into their academics this Thursday through Saturday during Welcome Back Weekend.

Formerly known as Winter Flurry, Welcome Back Weekend consists of three nights of events, carrying on a more than 20-year-old tradition.

Students can participate in a night of rollerskating on the Annex Court as part of Rollin’ into the New Year, which kicks off the weekend Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by the MUSG Program Board, Rollin’ into the New Year is new to the Welcome Back Weekend lineup, taking the place of the usual snow tubing trip, Pammy Levinson, graduate assistant for campus activities, said in an email.

The weekend continues Friday with Night of Comedy in the Weasler Auditorium from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will feature six Marquette student comedians.

This year, professional comedian and 1992 Marquette College of

Communication alumnus Eric O’Shea will emcee the event.

Joe Smith, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, is one of the Late Night Marquette program assistants who helped put together Night of Comedy. He said he loves the amount of student involvement in the event. Smith said he is excited to see O’Shea on stage and can’t wait to see the crowd.

Welcome Back Weekend will come to a close with Rewind 2000s: Back to School Bash, taking place Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. It will be held in the Alumni Memorial Union Ballrooms. In past years, the weekend’s closing event has been a formal dance known as Snowball, but this year the dance will take on a more relaxed feel.

“We wanted to do something new to create our own tradition,” said Alexis McClain, a sophomore in the College of Communication and a Late Night Marquette program assistant, adding that the dance party approach will help to create a fun and friendly environment. Students can also expect plenty of 2000s-themed snacks and a live DJ, said Kaytriauna Farr, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences and Late Night Marquette program assistant.

With the move away from a formal dance, Rewind 2000s welcomes — but does not require— students to don their best 2000s attire or dress up as their favorite 2000s celebrity or

cartoon character, Farr said. She said students can vote on the best costume and the winner will receive a prize.

McClain said the costumes are a fun way to get students involved “Welcome Back Weekend is about getting back to campus and kicking the year off with something that isn’t just academics,” McClain said.

She said she is looking forward to watching everyone have fun and get back together with their friends.

However, Welcome Back Weekend isn’t just for returning students.

“With transfer students coming in, (Welcome Back Weekend) is a good way for them to get involved since they don’t have orientation,” Smith said.

In her second year working on Welcome Back Weekend, Farr said she is excited to see the growth in creativity. She said the weekend is important because it is open to everyone, which offers students a chance to socialize with others across campus.

“Welcome Back Weekend is important to kick off the semester on a high note and welcome students back to Marquette,” Levinson said in an email.

Each event is free and open to all Marquette students. There is no pre-registration, but student IDs are required.

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Late Night Marquette and MUSG teamed up to organize the festivities.

Students react to first hostless Oscars since 1989 Kevin Hart steps down as host after controversy sparks

By Colin Landers

colin.landers@marquette.edu

After comedian and actor Kevin Hart resigned from his position as host of the Academy Awards in early December, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to go hostless for this year’s show.

The Academy Awards announced Dec. 4 that Kevin Hart would be the 2019 host. After the Academy’s announcement, some social media users immediately dug up old tweets from Hart in which he used the word “gay” in a derogatory manner, and people referenced old stand-up sets in which he said similar things. A few days later, Hart stepped down after facing major backlash. What was meant to be a win for both the Academy and Hart quickly turned into a disaster for both parties.

Initially, Hart’s response was not an apology. He posted a video to his Instagram account with a lengthy caption in which he did not necessarily apologize, but said he had grown and changed as a person and no longer thought like that. The next day, however, Hart took to Twitter to apologize and, to the surprise of many, stepped down as host.

Alberto Fernandez, a sophomore in the College of Engineering, said he commended Hart for resigning and stepping away from public scrutiny.

“I think being a human being comes first before a good comedian — and I think it was a good decision,” Fernandez said. “I think he’s a good human being, he just slipped up.”

Without a host or much time, the Academy scrambled to fill the host role, but as Variety reported Jan. 9 they made the decision to go hostless for the first time since 1989. This decision left many to wonder and worry about how the show will go in a new format.

The Variety report said the

show will focus more on skits by various A-list celebrities and more heavily on music than in previous years.

“I like Kevin Hart, I think he’s a funny person,” John Alverez, a sophomore in the College of Communication, said. Like Fernandez, Alverez said he saw the resignation as the right move for Hart, but the wrong move for the Academy. “(A hostless Oscars is) a bad move,” Alvarez said. “I think this whole controversy could’ve been completely avoided, in fact it should not even have happened in the first place, and now the Oscars have to deal with this mess.”

Many public figures, like CNN’s Don Lemon, criticized Hart previously.

However, many have changed their beliefs. Comedian Billy Eichner tweeted his approval of Hart’s apology, writing “I appreciate @KevinHart4real apologizing.

And apology accepted. That’s all.”

Christina Smith, a sophomore in the College of Engineering, said she does not see Hart’s

resignation as good for anyone.

“I don’t think it should’ve caused him to resign, because the Oscars clearly understood what they were getting themselves (into) with Kevin Hart,” Smith said. “The hosts are half the goodness of the show, so I think it will be bad.”

On the contrary, Fernandez remains optimistic.

“I’m excited to see how it plays out,” Fernandez said.

All three students expressed uncertainty as to whether they will tune in to the show.

The Academy Awards will take place Feb. 24 on ABC at 7 p.m.

Central Time.

Photo via Flickr.

Hart poses at the 2015 Oscars with winners of Best Animated Short Film.

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Helfaer Theatre accessibility still an issue Helfaer Theatre is a four-story building on Marquette’s campus that houses a stage and classrooms for students, many of which are theater majors, and professors. It provides a great place for learning and showing off the university’s talented students, but what it does not provide is reasonable accessibility.

In order for those unable to use the stairs to enter the building, they must take an out-of-the-way route.

Once inside, there is no elevator, and the bathrooms are not wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs. Not only is this a problem for students with disabilities, but all patrons who attend the events.

The fact that there is no elevator in the building makes it more difficult for students with disabilities to access upper floors for classes or meet with professors.

Students who participate in the theater’s plays shouldn’t have to worry about their friends or family members not being able to come to their productions because of accessibility problems.

These problems aren’t new.

The building has had accessibility problems since it first opened in 1977. The Marquette Wire published an article in April 2016

detailing the accessibility problems. Then in November 2018, the Marquette Wire published another article on the issue.

Jack Bartelt, the director of disability services, said the office relies on people letting the university know what their needs are. People have publicly voiced their concerns, and the office is undoubtedly aware of these issues. Despite this, nothing is being done to fix the accessibility problems.

All students, families and alumni of Marquette should feel valued, but the delayed renovations are sending a different message by denying those with disabilities the necessity of accessibility.

The university should make renovations on Helfaer Theatre a priority, especially in light of planned renovations as part of the Campus Master Plan. It is unacceptable for the university to have a building on campus that does not accommodate the basic needs of students, patrons and professors. The school has the ability to switch classrooms for students with disabilities, but not the place a play is staged.

The lack of simple things like elevators and accommodating restrooms can cause embarrassment for students. No one should have to

hobble up the stairs on crutches or struggle to enter the building.

Students should be proud of the work they produce and be able to show it off to whoever with ease.

At this point, it is nearly impossible for students in wheelchairs or with other disabilities to take classes in that building with ease. With Helfaer Theatre lacking such simple accommodations, students may be forced to go so far as to select different classes because of their inability to navigate the building.

The university is several years into the Master Plan, with strategies in place for developments across campus. Despite this, the university has not made a statement as to whether renovations on Helfaer Theatre will be made anytime soon.

It is necessary that the university make these renovations a priority in the Master Plan and fundraising efforts. Marquette needs to demonstrate care and acceptance toward all students and community members, and making these renovations would be a huge step in doing so.

The fact that such a prominent campus building lacks such basic amenities must be addressed with a sense of urgency.

Photo by Andrew Himmelberg andrew.himmelberg@marquette.edu

Lack of ramps and elevators in Helfaer Theatre causes accessibility problems for disabled students and staff.

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Celeb mental health discussion necessary Aminah Beg Mental health issues are a struggle that many people deal with regardless of their race, gender or socioeconomic status. Every individual deals with his or her life events differently, so it is never an outsider’s place to judge the reason behind another’s mental health process.

Celebrities have shone a spotlight onto mental health difficulties, which is a necessary and important conversation to have in today’s world. Pete Davidson, an SNL cast member, made recent comments surrounding his own mental health that sparked an online discussion about the uniqueness of everyone’s problems.

Davidson posted on Instagram in December, writing, “I don’t want to be on this earth anymore … I’m doing my best to stay here for you but I actually don’t know how much longer I can last.” The post was since deleted, but it caused concern among many of his followers and other online users about the comedian’s health status.

At around the same time, Kanye West posted on his Twitter, saying, “I’m loving the new music I’ve been working on. 6 months off meds I can feel me again.”

While West is known for his outlandish tweets that many times do not make sense, people should not mock and make fun of public figures for their openness about mental health. It is a brave action to tell millions of followers about the struggles one faces.

Since popular figures like Davidson and West have such an influence on the public discourse, it is a step in the right direction for them to be vulnerable online. People struggling with mental health issues must understand that they are not alone, and it is helpful for many to discuss their own mental health concerns with others.

Ariana Grande also used her platform to speak up about her mental health during her Billboard Woman of the Year speech. She discussed how even though it was the best year of her career, it was the worst for her life. Her speech highlighted the fact that despite financial and career success, people can still not be in the best mental state.

One in four people will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives, according to the World Health

Organization. It is such a common problem, yet simultaneously so taboo to discuss. More of the public can realize the prevalence of these issues through celebrities using their status to bring awareness to mental health issues.

Almost two-thirds of people with a mental health diagnosis never seek help because of stigma, discrimination or neglect, according to WHO. Children can feel intimidated to talk about their mental states with their parents since older generations tend to discount the validity of their children’s beliefs. Especially in immigrant communities, a common trend is for parents to ignore the severity of their children’s mental health. In a 2015 National Center for Biotechnology Information report done by Dr. Amelia Seraphia Derr, the stigma against mental health was the most frequent factor listed as a barrier to looking for health services for the immigrant community. Immigrant parents might not believe their children have real issues when they themselves went through a tumultuous time. Many of these parents may have worked hard enough to not have the time to worry about their mental health.

Students can also be wary of taking care of their mental state due to the strict attendance policies and assignment deadlines at some schools and universities, including Marquette.

Students will neglect their health because they know if they stop finishing their homework or showing up to class, it will greatly affect their academics. Since education is placed at such a high importance in this society, students feel the need to make it more of a priority than themselves.

Those in power, such as parents, bosses or professors, must understand the need for young people to take time to focus on themselves and their mental state. This might cause some expectations, deadlines or rules to be shifted, but it allows the individuals to ensure their own health.

The open discussion that celebrities are creating about mental health must be accepted and encouraged.

The more celebrities that speak out about mental health problems, the more the discussion around it will shift. They have the power and audience to affect the way these issues are discussed and break the stigmas surrounding it.

Aminah Beg is a sophomore studying public relations and cognitive sciences. She can be reached at aminah.beg@marquette.edu

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Republican power grab suppresses voters’ interests Matthew Harte Democrat Tony Evers was sworn in as Wisconsin’s new governor Jan 7. The path to Evers’ inauguration was more controversial than expected, as outgoing Gov. Scott Walker signed several lame-duck bills in December to limit his successor’s power. These laws subvert the will of Wisconsin’s voters, representing unfair gamesmanship by the state’s top Republicans.

In politics, a lame duck refers to an elected official or group that continues to hold office during the period between the election and the inauguration of a successor. A lame duck is free to sign controversial legislation without fear of electoral backlash, as seen by the bills the Republican-controlled state legislature created and Walker signed.

Major provisions of the bills include limits on early voting and new restrictions to prevent Gov. Evers from withdrawing the state from a lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act. These changes passed despite the new direction Wisconsin’s voters expressed in November’s midterm, when Democrats won every statewide race. The bills represent voter suppression for partisan gain and a disregard for the health care preferences of the state’s voters.

This change is counter to the interests of a majority of

Wisconsin’s voters, as Evers’ support for pre-existing condition protections and the Affordable Care Act likely helped propel him to victory in November.

A Marquette Law School poll from October found 82 percent of registered voters in Wisconsin said the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that preexisting conditions be covered by insurance companies was very important to them.

On the surface, it may not seem like early voting is a partisan issue. Any measure that allows people to vote more conveniently should be widely encouraged. Wisconsinites are utilizing early voting in elections now more than ever. Almost 600,000 people voted early during the 2018 midterm, breaking the state’s record for absentee ballots returned for a midterm, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

However, the lame-duck bills include a new restriction that bans municipalities from opening early voting sooner than two weeks before an election. Larger cities like Madison and Milwaukee started early voting nearly six weeks before Election Day during the recent midterm. The cities’ voters also cast ballots

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overwhelmingly for Democrats.

Smaller cities that lean Republican, like Brookfield and Waukesha, started about two weeks before the election.

Madison and Milwaukee have a legitimate, nonpartisan reason for needing longer early voting periods. They have to process thousands more votes than surrounding cities. Brookfield and Waukesha also have a much higher median income than Milwaukee, according to Data USA. This allows residents more opportunity to get off work on Election Day. The legality of the new restrictions is also questionable, as a federal judge struck down a similar two-week early voting provision created by Wi s c o n s i n ’s Republican state legislature in 2016.

Evers is already experiencing the effects of the lame-duck bills in his early days in office. During his campaign, Evers promised to remove Wisconsin from a multistate lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act. Walker authorized the lawsuit in February, which threatens to invalidate protections for pre-existing conditions.

The lame-duck legislation requires Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul to seek approval from the state legislature to

A lame duck is free to sign controversial legislation without fear of electoral backlash...”

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Former Republican Gov. Scott Walker left office Jan. 7.

withdraw from the lawsuit.

Prior to the change, the governor could direct the attorney general to make the change without approval from the legislature, according to Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers sent a letter to Kaul requesting action on the lawsuit Jan. 9, despite a likely block from the legislature in the near future.

The lame-duck bills represent a partisan power grab by a party that fears its declining power over the state’s politics.

Wisconsin voters should contact their state representatives to indicate their continued support for extended early voting periods and protections for pre-existing conditions. They should remember Republicans’ rule-bending and voting suppression when deciding which party to vote for in future elections.

Matthew Harte is a junior studying political science and economics.

He can be reached at matthew.harte@marquette.edu

Altered break schedule could impact student stress levels Sarah Lipo

As students return to their residence halls and apartments, the first semester may feel like a distant memory. The extra hours spent in the library cranking out endless essays and cramming for exams seem long-forgotten.

This distant feeling may be a reason for year-round school to replace the outdated system of a 10-month schedule and extended summer and winter breaks. To find a balance between the two systems, Marquette should shorten the length of longer breaks and redistribute days off.

Proponents for the idea of yearround school argue students tend to forget a lot of information during summer break, according to the National Education Association. Vacant buildings during summer are also an ineffective use of space.

In the U.S., many states have already adopted these yearround school programs. In fact,

according to the National Association for Year-Round Education, Arizona, Arkansas, California and Wisconsin are a few of the states that have adopted this model in some K-12 schools. According to the State Journal, two new public charter schools in Madison are trying out year-round schools.

There are flaws and shortcomings when it comes to year-round schools and their unrelenting schoolwork. However, if breaks in winter and summer were shorter, it would be easier for students to remember information they learned in the classroom.

The traditional schooling schedule’s long breaks also allow students to get full-time summer jobs, so they can make money to pay for tuition, books and other needs throughout the school year. For younger children, it can be a beneficial time to attend summer camps and foster relationships with others, as well as do academic enrichment work outside of a typical school session.

Teachers and students can also suffer from burnout due to the lack

of extended breaks in year-round schools. The breaks at 10-month schools can also be used as planning periods for the next school year, as well as time to buy supplies necessary for the classroom. While few universities or colleges have adopted the idea of year-round school, Carrington College, a prominent network of private schools, offers this model. While Carrington offers associate and certificate degrees, which differ from the classes and degrees Marquette offers, it runs yearround at its 19 locations.

Carrington College has special systems in place to deal with student burnout, as students may be dealing with other stressors such as jobs and family life while attending school.

A service called ASPIRE works to help students with financial, legal and child care help. In this way, Carrington College uses ASPIRE to help students year-round.

ASPIRE is a confidential service open 24/7. Students who call this service will be put through to a qualified counselor or mental health professional who can help students

with their concerns.

Schools like Marquette do not have these resources because they are not year-round schools. During the summer, it is up to students to acquire housing and feed themselves. While stressful, this can often be a vital time to make money and unwind from the full course load of the prior school year. In college, it can also be a beneficial time for students to take on an internship they may have been too busy for during the school year. These internships often offer hands-on experience important to grow in the career someone hopes to pursue.

Instead of year-round schooling, Marquette could implement a shorter Christmas break. Some students may find it stressful to be away from school for so long, and it may be difficult to get back into the groove of things when the long four-week break ends. By cutting winter break or summer break by even a week or so, other days off throughout the school year could be implemented. These few days could offer a relaxing break to the

seemingly constant schedule of the semester. By choosing this in-between option, schools can offer the relaxation time needed, while also setting aside longer breaks for internship and job opportunities.

Sarah Lipo is a sophomore studying journalism and social welfare and justice. She can be reached at sarah.lipo@marquette.edu

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Felix copes with consequences of transfer

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Former Marquette and BIG EAST Student-Athlete Advisory Committee president Monique Felix signs paperwork to make her transfer from Marquette to Minnesota official.

Multi-event athlete’s early graduation hurts relationships

By John Steppe

john.steppe@marquette.edu

As former Marquette track and field athlete Monique Felix set a personal record to help clinch Marquette’s BIG EAST indoor track title in 2017, she was in tears. She immediately ran to the sideline and hugged assistant coach Rick Bellford.

Bellford picked her up in excitement. Head coach Bert Rogers then embraced her before teammates greeted her.

The record was just one of many feats Felix accomplished for Marquette in three and a half years, which included winning five individual BIG EAST titles and a major speaking role in the 2017 Blue and Gold Fund Auction, which raised more than $625,000 for Marquette Athletics.

“She’ll go down as one of the greats in Marquette track and field,” Bellford said.

She was president of Marquette’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and president of the BIG EAST’s Student-Athlete Advisory

Committee. Team spokesperson Luke Pattarozzi called Felix the “face of Marquette student-athletes.”

However, Felix’s departure from Marquette was hardly as celebratory as her signature athletic moment.

Felix graduated a semester early with a double major in international business and finance and transferred to the University of Minnesota for her final two years of athletic eligibility.

She made the decision in October 2018 due to her own academic interests. Marquette does not have a graduate program in sports management, which was a path Felix hoped to pursue.

“The more I realized I want to work in sports and not in corporate finance, I knew even more so that staying my fifth year (at Marquette) wasn’t in my best interests,” Felix said.

Her initial plan was to complete her senior academic year, but the coaches at the University of Iowa suggested starting early on her visit to Iowa City. She did not choose to attend Iowa, but took the suggestion to transfer early.

“It wasn’t really that easy of a decision,” Felix said.

Back at Marquette, she said her decision to graduate and transfer

resulted in worse treatment from teammates, coaches and other athletic department officials.

She said her relationships with Rogers and Bellford, who hugged her after her BIG EAST-clinching high jump two years ago, took a significant hit.

It wasn’t easy for her to tell them her intentions to transfer, so she wrote a letter and read it to Rogers and Bellford.

It wasn’t easy for the coaches, either.

“I’m sad that she’s leaving, and I’m going to miss coaching her,” Bellford said. “She’s going to accomplish great things wherever she goes.”

Felix said she and her family were very close with Bellford. Her father even went to basketball games with Bellford.

After she decided to transfer, she had no substantive conversation with Bellford, which Felix and Bellford confirmed — no text messages, no phone calls and no in-person conversations beyond hello. “(The lack of communication) is really hard to cope with because he’s someone who has been a really important person in my life throughout the last three and a half years,” Felix said.

“I’ve been very focused on getting the current roster ready for their first meet,” Bellford said.

Her father and Bellford did not speak beyond wishing each other a happy Thanksgiving via text message.

She said she felt a strain in relationships with her coaches when she first told them she wanted to graduate and transfer for her fifth year, but the relationships took a significant turn for the worse when she said she was going to graduate in December and forgo her junior track season.

Rogers maintained more of a relationship with Felix than Bellford, meeting with her before she left for Minneapolis to wish her good luck and a merry Christmas.

A few days after she notified the coaching staff of her departure, she lost access to team training areas. She could still use the sports medicine facilities to recover from her overuse injury, but she had no access to the team’s locker room or weight rooms. While the rest of the team trained in preparation for the indoor season starting Dec. 9, Felix had to train on her own.

Marquette Athletics spokesperson Scott Kuykendall said each

head coach chooses whether to give access to facilities for a transfer, but he said coaches consistently opt against giving players access.

“After I figured out I could graduate (in December) and made that decision, I felt that the coaches should know right away,” Felix said. “In hindsight, I wouldn’t have told them right away because of the negative implications it’s had on my training and everything.”

She also lost the ability to run at the Pettit National Ice Center for free, a perk given to track and field athletes at Marquette.

“Being someone that wants to work in sports, I feel like if you keep the student-athlete’s best interests in mind, that’s the whole point of working in (collegiate) sports,” Felix said. “I didn’t feel like that was happening.”

Felix said she wanted to give the coaches an opportunity to get a mid-season transfer, but Rogers said he opted against using the transfer portal because of the challenges of finding a transfer who would fit Marquette’s program and culture.

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Q&A: ESPN’s Charlie Creme breaks down MUWBB Carolyn Kieger’s team poised for Sweet 16 appearance

By Tyler Peters

tyler.peters@marquette.edu

The No. 14 Marquette women’s basketball team is currently 14-3 on the season and 5-0 against BIG EAST opponents. Here’s what ESPN women’s college basketball bracketologist Charlie Creme said about the Golden Eagles’ postseason prospects:

top-16 seed? What will it take for Marquette to achieve this?

“I feel pretty confident that the (Golden) Eagles will end up hosting games. If they continue this pace in the BIG EAST and win the league, they will be in good shape.”

What do you believe is this team’s greatest strength and weakness going forward?

“I mentioned how good the offense is. Eighth in the country in points per 100 possessions is outstanding. Most teams What has impressed you about have three reliable scorers. The Marquette so far this season? (Golden Eagles) have five, maybe six because (Selena) Lott has “I don’t think I have to cre- improved. Size is their biggest ate creative ground here when issue, but with the right matchI say that Marquette is an ex- ups, it may not matter as much.” ceptional offensive team. Obviously, with five 1,000-point What differences do you see scorers, this team has scoring from this team currently comthreats everywhere on the floor pared to last year? and that is unique. I also have been impressed with what I “Maybe it’s because all the think is a better killer instinct starters are seniors, there does than the last couple of sea- appear to be more of a sense of ursons. Marquette isn’t letting in- gency. I think that has manifestferior competition breathe.” ed itself in how dominant they have been since the start of the How high are the Golden (BIG EAST) season. They don’t Eagles’ chances of securing a appear to be taking any nights

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Creighton defenders surround senior guard Danielle King in the Golden Eagles’ 85-65 victory Dec. 31.

off or anything for granted. I think of the Georgetown game a year ago. I don’t sense that is as likely to happen this year.”

Who do you think is the Golden Eagles’ biggest threat?

“Of course, DePaul is always that team in the league, but the way Marquette handled the Blue Demons already has to provide tons of confidence for the game next month and then if they meet again in the (BIG EAST) Tournament.”

What does Marquette need to improve on the most?

“Stay explosive offensively, but do it efficiently. They really have been both for most of this season, so I don’t know if it’s really an area to improve upon. They do need to rebound better against the better teams.

They were beaten badly by Mississippi State and Miami. Success in the NCAA tournament will likely depend on being better there.”

What place do you believe the Golden Eagles will finish the season

in the BIG EAST conference?

“I think they will place first and win the league.”

Assuming Marquette does make the tournament this year, how far do you think they will go?

“Sweet 16 should be a minimum expectation, especially if Marquette gets a top-16 seed. Under the right matchup circumstances, making the Elite Eight is certainly realistic.

Same couldbe said of the Final Four.”

Blockton’s injury shows depth ahead of postseason Dan Avington

After senior guard Allazia Blockton went down with an ankle injury against Providence, the state of the Marquette women’s basketball team was in question.

Blockton — the reigning BIG EAST Player of the Year, the program’s all-time scoring leader and the squad’s second-leading scorer behind Natisha Hiedeman this season — has been the focal

point of opposing defenses.

In Blockton’s absence, the Golden Eagles have not only dominated their opponents, but also discovered a welcome surprise along the way: a wealth of depth.

While Hiedeman and fellow seniors Erika Davenport, Danielle King and Amani Wilborn have continued to carry a heavy amount of the offensive load in Blockton’s absence, the insertion of sophomore guard Selena Lott into the starting lineup has paid dividends.

Lott is a lockdown defender,

often taking on the opposition’s top scorer. Marquette head coach Carolyn Kieger has described her as one of the nation’s best defenders, which has proven true over the past few games.

Recently, Lott established herself as an offensive force. A former track star in high school, Lott’s speed provides the team with another weapon on the fast break. Her 46.7 percent shooting from three allows her to spread the floor, just like if Blockton was in the game.

Other players have cemented

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Senior guard Amani Wilborn drives to the paint in Marquette’s 102-61 win against Northern Iowa Nov. 11.

a spot on this team as reliable role players, minimizing the loss of Blockton.

Junior guard Isabelle Spingola is a sharpshooter off the bench whose defensive prowess has seen a huge boost. She has already has more steals so far this season than all of last year.

The Chicago native averages 6.9 points per game and is the team’s second-best 3-point shooter. Also, her ability to guard multiple positions provides Kieger with a reliable reserve option in all facets of the game.

Lauren Van Kleunen has appeared in all 16 matchups this season as a versatile post player. The 6-foot-2 redshirt sophomore is officially listed as a guard, but due to the team’s lack of height and post presence, she has been the team’s backup center.

Van Kleunen provides muchneeded breaks for Davenport and bangs around in the post against taller, more physical players. On the offensive end, she creates mismatches with her outside shooting. If she draws a guard, she has the size and post moves to back them down for an easy layup off the block.

Forwards Altia Anderson and Chloe Marotta also play important roles with less minutes.

Anderson, a 6-foot-2 junior, typically enters in short spurts to give Davenport and

Van Kleunen breaks. A foursport athlete in high school, she provides the team with a spark of energy and size, even though her scoring and post moves could use improvement.

Marotta, a native of Mequon, Wisconsin, is a 6-foot-1 freshman who may be the best rebounder on the team. Her tenacity attacking the boards and physical play in the paint gives the Golden Eagles yet another bench option who can play in the post.

All of these players provide Marquette a rather deep roster, which is a luxury they haven’t been able to boast for the past few years.

The Golden Eagles are battletested, having taken on multiple highly regarded teams such as No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 6 Mississippi State, Michigan, Green Bay and DePaul. All those teams receive votes in the AP Top 25 poll.

This experience of squaring off against national powerhouses will certainly help Marquette, but in the postseason, bench contributions can make or break a team. Their reserve players will need to continue the positive trends exhibited throughout the past few games.

Dan Avington is a freshman studying journalism. He can be reached at daniel.avington@marquette.edu

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Howard’s scoring prowess befuddles BIG EAST coaches Marquette’s star player shines in guard-heavy league

By John Steppe

john.steppe@marquette.edu

Markus Howard has a new nickname: 50.

“We call him 50 because it’s a possibility any night,” sophomore center Theo John said. “If he’s not giving you 50, then he’s giving you something else.”

The junior guard leads the BIG EAST with 25.8 points per game, picked up BIG EAST Player of the Week honors and is on the midseason watch list for the Wooden Award, which recognizes the best college basketball player in the country.

“It’s a great honor, but all that I’m worried about is helping my team get wins,” Howard said. “At the end of the day, that’s all that matters to me. … I want to be remembered for being a winning player.”

The star guard on Marquette men’s basketball has scored a career-high 105 points in the last three games, which included a record-breaking 53-point performance at Creighton University Jan. 9. It set both a BIG EAST scoring record and program record.

“Markus is a special player.

He’s a guy that has the ability to have magical moments in the game,” head coach Steve Wojciechowski said. “I’m past the point of being surprised by that because he’s done it over and over again.”

Howard’s scoring has left BIG EAST coaches befuddled.

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott consulted coaches who played against Howard in the nonconference schedule, but it didn’t help much.

“The theme (talking to other coaches) was if he has one of those nights where he’s making circus shots — good luck,” McDermott said.

Howard has taken advantage of more post depth to increasingly score off screens.

“He has a tremendous motor,” Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard said. “He’s never standing still, so they’re going to bring him off triple screens. They’re going bring him off fade screens.

They’re going to bring him off down screens.”

Willard also noted his improvement at driving to the right side of the court.

“What’s made him unbelievably tough to defend is he’s really starting to shoot the ball going to his right much (more) than he did last year,” Willard said. “In years past, you could kind of shade him to his right a little bit.”

St. John’s has been one of the few teams to extinguish

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Markus Howard shoots a fadeaway shot with multiple Musketeers around him Jan. 6. The junior guard had 26 points in the Golden Eagles’ win.

Howard’s red-hot shooting, holding him to eight points on 2-for-15 shooting Jan. 1. It was his worst single-game shooting percentage in almost two years.

St. John’s head coach Chris Mullin largely chalked it up to “a lot of luck.”

“We had a nice game plan. It doesn’t always work against a kid

“

If he’s not giving you 50 (points), then he’s giving you something else.”

Theo John Sophomore center

like that,” Mullin said. “If he gets hot, he’ll hit shots, even when you play good defense. … He’s an incredible scorer.”

It helped when the Red Storm had 6-foot-5 redshirt sophomore Justin Simon guard the 5-foot-11 Howard.

The Musketeers tried a similar technique, putting 6-foot-7 sophomore forward Naji Marshall on Howard. “(Marshall) did a pretty good job,” Xavier head coach Travis Steele said. “(We) tried using

his size and length. ... (Howard) is going to make a couple tough ones. It’s what he does. He’s an elite-level player.”

Howard’s hot scoring has been part of a trend of high-caliber play from guards in the BIG EAST. Howard, Seton Hall guard Myles Powell and St. John’s guard Shamorie Ponds are the only players in the conference to average more than 20 points per game.

“The BIG EAST has always been known for great guards. I think these three really keep the great tradition of BIG EAST guards (going),” Villanova head coach Jay Wright said. “Our conference has arguably the best guards in the country.”

Marquette game planned heavily against Powell for Saturday, but he still scored 21 points. “(Powell) is one of the most dynamic and well-rounded players in the country,” Howard said.

Like Howard, Powell operates similarly on offense, using screens to get space and hit shots. Powell has also distributed the ball to his teammates, directing Seton Hall’s offense.

“He wants all his teammates to do well,” Willard said. “When you have an unselfish player on the court and off the court, it just makes him that much more fun to coach, and it’s a big reason why he’s so successful.”

That was one of Wojciechowski’s

biggest observations when preparing for the Pirates last week.

“When teams crowd (Powell), he’s done a great job of making good decisions and finding guys and making his teammates better,” Wojciechowski said.

“There’s really not a part of the game that he’s not excelling in.

That’s why he’s one of the top guards in the United States.”

However, St. John’s junior guard Ponds has thrived with a much different game. Willard referred to him as the secondbest player in college basketball

earlier this year.

“Shamorie is a guy that scores a lot with extended dribbles, and the ball is in his hands a lot,” Wojciechowski said.

Meanwhile, John won’t be dwelling on Howard’s next 50-plus point performance anytime soon.

“I’ll be able to do that one day when we’re old and can’t move anymore,” John said. “But if he miss(es), it’s my offensive rebound. And if he’s making them, I have to get back on defense.”

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Barraza selection highlights eventful Christmas break Men’s soccer has highest MLS pick in program’s history

By Wire Sports Staff

While many students were away on Christmas break, Marquette men’s soccer and men’s and women’s basketball continued making headlines.

Barraza goes pro New York City Football Club selected former Marquette goalkeeper Luis Barraza in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft Friday afternoon. NYCFC selected Barraza No. 12 overall after trading its No. 19 pick and $75,000 of general allocation money to the Los Angeles Galaxy to receive the No. 12 pick.

This is the highest a Marquette player has ever been selected in the MLS SuperDraft. The last players from Marquette to get drafted were Axel Sjoberg and Charlie Lyon in 2015.

In his senior year, Barraza ranked in the top 10 in the nation for save percentage and saves per game. He also was named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year and Marquette’s Player of the Year.

Howard scores 53 Junior guard Markus Howard made more history Wednesday night at Creighton University, scoring 53 points in a thrilling 106-104 overtime win over the Bluejays. His performance broke the Marquette men’s basketball and BIG EAST records for single-game scoring.

He broke his own record after tying the BIG EAST record and setting the program record with a 52-point performance at Providence Jan. 3, 2018.

Howard barely missedWednesday,

going 15-for-26 from the field and 10-for-14 from three. He was also nearly perfect from the charity stripe, going 13-for-15 from the free-throw line.

Ankle injury sidelines Blockton

Women’s basketball senior guard Allazia Blockton suffered an ankle injury in the first half of a matchup against the Providence Friars Dec. 29. The reigning BIG EAST Player of the Year did not appear in the games against Creighton, DePaul, Georgetown and Villanova.

Blockton, who is the leading scorer in program history, is averaging 16.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game and needs 11 points to become the first 2,000-point scorer in Marquette men’s or women’s basketball history.

Blockton returned to practice Monday, team spokesperson Megan O’Shea said.

Photo by Tom Hillmeyer tom.hillmeyer@marquette.edu

Redshirt junior Ed Morrow leaps for a block in Marquette’s 70-52 victory over Xavier at Fiserv Forum Jan. 6.

Women’s basketball loses to reigning national champion Marquette women’s basketball faced a reality check Dec. 22, losing 87-63 to No. 2 Notre Dame in the Fighting Irish’s first trip to the Al McGuire Center since 2013.

The loss snapped Marquette’s nine-game home winning streak and was the second overall loss in a 35-day span.

Marquette remained within five points of Notre Dame for most of the first half, but the Golden Eagles had no answers for the Fighting Irish’s paint attack. Notre Dame outscored Marquette 62-30 in the paint.

The Fighting Irish’s guard Arike Ogunbowale and forward Brianna Turner combined to score 52 points on 22-for-33 shooting.

Photo by Tom Hillmeyer tom.hillmeyer@marquette.edu

Freshman Joey Hauser goes for a steal.

Photo by John Steppe john.steppe@marquette.edu

Senior guard Danielle King goes for a layup against DePaul Jan. 4.

Photo by Andrew Himmelberg andrew.himmelberg@marquette.edu

Natisha Hiedeman attempts a jump shot.

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Junior Markus Howard steps back for a three against Seton Hall.

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Former five-time BIG EAST champion Monique Felix poses outside of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’ athletic complex after moving to Minneapolis from Milwaukee.

Continued from page 12 The transfer portal functions like a free agency for transfers, allowing student-athletes to enter the portal and have coaches reach out from there.

“On paper that sounds like, ‘Oh you just go find somebody else,’” Rogers said. “But it’s not necessarily really like that easy. For us, it’s always about finding a good fit.”

Felix said she had difficulties finding a place to adequately train at a national level for the remaining weeks of the semester.

She looked at several options, including using the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s facilities, but UWM would have required a semester-long membership.

She would lift weights and cross-train at the Helfaer Recreation Center on campus, where the general Marquette community can exercise, but she had to find unusual times to avoid crowds or awkward encounters with former teammates.

“The availability and access weren’t really there,” Felix said.

“It was definitely manipulating my workouts to work on equipment when it was available.”

Rogers described the limitations on Felix’s training as “standard procedure” and a way to make sure she isn’t a distraction for the rest of the team. He said his treatment of her wouldn’t differ from any other transfer. Sport administrator Adrienne Ridgeway and Rogers notified Fe-

lix of the restrictions a couple days after she announced her decision to graduate and transfer.

“I didn’t really expect to be coached in technical events like jumps, but not even being able to train with the team was kind of shocking,” Felix said.

It also avoided a liability for the athletic department in case she suffered an injury, which then left her potentially more prone to an injury working out independently without professional coaching.

“You’re leaving,” Rogers said.

“It’s time for you for you to move on and get ready for whatever’s next.”

Felix said the coaches at Minnesota anticipated this issue, but she did not see it coming.

Some athletic departments differ with their own policies on transfers. Creighton University spokesperson Rob Anderson said Creighton evaluates transfer access on a “case-by-case basis.”

Boston College spokesperson Jason Baum said it “all varies by sport and the specific circumstances of each transfer.” The University of Wisconsin-Madison also determines it on a “case-by-case basis,” per spokesperson Brian Lucas. None of the athletic departments that responded to comment indicated a consistent trend like Marquette has.

As a result of Marquette’s restrictions, Felix drove an hour from campus throughout the semester to her hometown Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to train at her high school. Not having any coaches or teammates to

push her until she arrived at Minnesota, Felix’s father trained her. He coached her through high school, so it gave her a chance to “go back to (her) roots.” Felix said his help was critical in the transition.

“That’s hard just driving an hour to get home and an hour back,” Felix said. “It was really inconvenient.”

She said this caused a “ significant disadvantage” in her ability to prepare for her first indoor track season at Minnesota.

She continued to work at the Al McGuire Center at the front desk and the ticket office, but after she announced the transfer, pictures of her around the building were taken down. One picture mounted to a wall was covered. Now the pictures sit in her parents’ house.

“We don’t put (a picture of) every front desk person up in the Al either,” Pattarozzi said.

Pattarozzi said he did not believe Felix’s status as a student worker was taken into consideration when taking her pictures down.

“It’s unfortunate, the picture thing,” Rogers said. “It sounds like it was just bad timing. … That’s definitely a bummer.”

Kuykendall said via email the department removes photos from promotional material of any athletes who leave, regardless of sport or level of accomplishment.

“She was the face of Marquette student-athletes,” Pattarozzi said.

“She accomplished a lot here, and we’re grateful for that, but it’s like

1,006 points.

The 6-foot-8 forward finished the day going 4-for-9 shooting from the field and 4-for-4 shooting from the free-throw line, but he only had one 3-pointer. But that lone three gave him 198 career 3-pointers, surpassing Brian Wardle for ninth in all-time program history for threes made.

“I’m not going to look too much into it,” Hauser said. “It’s in the past now. So (I) just have to keep going.”

Coming into Saturday afternoon’s matchup against Seton Hall, Hauser had 990 total points.

“People told me I was close.

They didn’t tell me how close,” Hauser said. “I didn’t even know I got it during the game. … It’s just a cool accomplishment

to have.”

Though Hauser didn’t have his highest scoring game, it was enough to propel him to reach the 1,000-point feat. Hauser’s four free throws came in the final four minutes of the game, which helped the Golden Eagles sneak away with a 70-66 victory over the Pirates to remain undefeated at Fiserv Forum. “(Hauser) only thinks about one thing, and that’s winning,” head coach Steve Wojciechowski said.

“That attitude since the day he’s stepped on campus has made our program leaps and bounds better.”

Hauser joins fellow junior guard Markus Howard as the two active players on Marquette’s roster with at least 1,000 career points.

Howard has 1,543 career points

any other student-athlete that leaves or graduates or transfers.”

While the department has rotated some photos, a walk into the Al McGuire lobby shows pictures of famous men’s basketball alumni.

The situation took a toll on Felix’s mental health. She said she quickly figured out which teammates were truly loyal to her in the process.

“This was a new mental strain that I’ve never really experienced before,” Felix said. “I felt really alone.”

Instead of spending time with friends her last semester at Marquette, she was spending extensive time driving or training away from campus.

One of her closest friends through the process was graduating women’s soccer senior Ryley Bugay.

“Ryley was super supportive from the day I went on the transfer portal,” Felix said. “Getting emails from coaches, we’d sit down at dinner and talk about that. … Having her in my life has been really important.”

Rogers and Bellford said neither of them would have done anything differently with Felix’s transfer process.

“Those things are never easy,” Rogers said. “I felt like on my end, I followed the process of how transfer stuff goes. … It’s kind of just how the business is and how it’s supposed to go.”

Despite the “heartbreaking end” to her Marquette career, Felix described her Marquette experience as “overall really positive.” If she had to start her recruitment over again,

she still would’ve chosen Marquette, which was her dream school since third grade.

Academic athletic advisor Katie Simet and the other academic athletic advisors were particularly influential in Felix’s personal and professional development, she said.

Simet worked closely with Felix through Marquette’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

“They’re the reason that I want to go and work in athletics now,” Felix said. “Being able to work with Katie and seeing her passion for working with student-athletes has really instilled that passion to work with student-athletes and change their lives like she’s changed mine.”

While the transfer decision was based on the sports management master’s degree program at Minnesota, the Gophers have a few other perks. She’s joining a track and field program with a strong track record and sizeable budget.

For every $1 Marquette spent per female track and field athlete on gameday operations in 2016, the University of Minnesota spent $2.04, per the United States Department of Education’s Equity in Athletics Data Analysis. The 2016 figures are the most recent data available.

Minnesota has also finished in the top 20 of the NCAA indoor track championship in six of the last nine years.

“It’s really exciting. It’s definitely a lot to look forward to,” Felix said. “It is a new ballgame being at a powerfive conference like the Big Ten.”

Hauser becomes 50th player to score 1,000 career points

Joins Howard as only active players to reach this accolade

By Zoe Comerford

isabel.comerford@marquette.edu

Men’s basketball junior forward Sam Hauser became the 50th player in program history to score at least 1,000 points after scoring 13 points Saturday against Seton Hall.

With his first free throw of the game at 3:40 remaining, the Stevens Point, Wisconsin, native scored his 1,000th point. In 84 games played, Hauser has 1,003 points and sits on the team’s alltime leading scorers list behind Lloyd Walton, who played on the 1973-’76 team and scored

Photo by Andrew Himmelberg andrew.himmelberg@marquette.edu

Sam Hauser looks for an opening in Seton Hall’s defense Jan. 12.

after leading all scorers Saturday with 26 points, and he now sits at 16th all-time in program history.

“Those two kids have really been the pillars of our

program,” Wojciechowski said.

“You couldn’t hope for two more high-character kids than Markus and Sam.”