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‘MU Cash Cab’ LIMO to hit streets Friday Passengers can earn up to $25 in MUSGsponsored event By Elise Angelopulos elise.angelopulos@marquette.edu
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Derek Marten, program vice president for MUSG, came up with the idea for the ‘MU Cash Cab’ LIMO event.
Anyone who has ever ridden in a Marquette LIMO knows there is rarely a dull moment en route. It is safe to assume LIMO drivers (and passengers) have seen it all. However, they may finally see something new this weekend. The first-ever MU Cash Cab event will take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in one unknown LIMO. The event is sponsored by Marquette Student Government and conceptualized by Derek Merten, program vice president for MUSG and a senior in the College of Business Administration. Merten said Marquette’s version of the game will be very similar to the Discovery Channel game show it is based on, hosted by
Ben Bailey. Like in the Discovery Channel version, students who call or flag down the select car will enter thinking they are taking a normal ride, only to be surprised when they discover they’re contestants on MU Cash Cab. During the ride, students will be asked to answer university-centered questions increasing in difficulty as time goes on. However, MU Cash Cab will differ from the original in a number of ways. While games are ongoing, no other passengers may enter the shared van. While students may work together to solve the trivia, they can only answer up to four questions per ride. If students answer two questions incorrectly, they will be eliminated from the game, but still dropped off at their final destinations. Like the original show, if contestants lack the knowledge to answer a question, they get either one “shout-out,” which allows them to consult other passengers in the See Cash Cab, page 7
Law School to Digging new ‘Ground’ social justice poll Wis. voters Local group gets banks to Project to monitor, analyze divisive topics in primaries By Katie Doherty kathleen.doherty@marquette.edu
The Marquette University Law School will launch an independent political polling project in 2012 in anticipation of Wisconsin’s primary election season to study voter attitudes on hot issues. Professional researchers will poll voters on issues surrounding upcoming presidential, U.S. senator and possible recall elections. While the study will collect data on attitudes toward the various candidates, it is more focused on divisive topics in Wisconsin. Charles Franklin, co-founder of Pollster.com, a nonpartisan site for polling analysis, and a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will oversee the project and serve as a visiting professor of law and public policy at Marquette. The project will use a sample
size of about 700 registered voters, implementing about 10 to 15 polls throughout the state. Franklin said the project will poll at least monthly, but most likely more frequently as the fall final elections approach. “It will be more than a horse race,” he said. “What we really care about are what issues are driving those voters.” No media organization in the state has had the resources to conduct a public poll of this nature, Franklin said, and while other organizations conduct some detailed studies, this will be the first Wisconsin poll that is truly independent and nonpartisan. “Wisconsin has been ground zero politically for the past year and probably this year,” he said. “It’s really unprecedented to poll that much in the state ... Wisconsin will be at the center of politics this year.” Franklin said once the project begins, the data from the polling will be placed on a website and available as a resource to the entire Marquette community. Mike Gousha, a distinguished See Polling, page 7
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back neighborhoods By Simone Smith simone.smith@marquette.edu
On Oct. 31, Milwaukee social justice organization Common Ground got some good news: Chase Bank had chosen to commit more than $2.5 million to its latest city initiative. The decision made Chase Bank the fifth of five big banks to join with the businesses, colleges and congregations of Common Ground in its “Milwaukee Rising” campaign, which has now raised $33.8 million to rehabilitate foreclosed homes in the Sherman Park neighborhood to help stabilize the Milwaukee housing market. Kathleen Scott, associate organizer for Milwaukee Rising and a Marquette alum, said the campaign to convince the five banks, also including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Deustche Bank and U.S. Bank, to invest in the neighborhood took two years to achieve. She said the rehabilitation will be a project twice as long, though. “We are trying to rehab at least
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The “Milwaukee Rising” campaign received backing from five major banks.
25 homes per year over the next four years, for 100 total, on a block by block basis,” Scott said. Scott said she has been with the organization since 2009, and that her Marquette education propelled her into the current work. “With a Marquette education, you’re encouraged to do work that betters the community, so I asked myself how I could do that,” she said. The Marquette connection does not end with Scott, though. Many faculty members are part of Common Ground, and others, like Alan Borsuk, a senior fellow in law and public policy at the Law School, are not directly affiliated but have worked with
the group independently. Borsuk said he participated in a Common Ground event last spring. “I give them a lot of credit on the education front ... they spend a lot of time finding out what they’re talking about,” Borsuk said. “They’ve met with people from schools, community, politics ... everyone I’ve talked to has said they’ve met with them.” One of the things Borsuk admires about the organization is that it is nonpartisan — a sharp contrast, he said, to other community organizations. “They haven’t set an agenda, and they’re systematic in finding
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DPS Reports Nov. 7 At 10:10 a.m., a student reported that an unknown person(s) removed her unsecured, unattended property estimated at $59 from Olin Engineering. Between 10:42 a.m. and 10:46 a.m., a person not affiliated with Marquette attempted to remove property from a business on the 1600 block of W. Wells St. and was was taken into custody by MPD. At 11:05 a.m., a student reported that an unknown person(s) removed her unsecured, unattended property estimated at $170 from Aurora Sinai Medical Center. MPD was contacted. Between 1:57 p.m. and 2:07 p.m., DPS observed two people not affiliated with
Marquette prowling in the 700 block of N. 12th St. MPD took the suspects into custody. At 2:50 p.m., an employee reported receiving harassing emails from a former student. At 8:22 p.m., a student reported that an unknown person(s) removed her unsecured, unattended property estimated at $10 from the Varsity Theatre. Nov. 8 At 1:38 a.m., a student was in possession of two false IDs in Marquette Hall. Between 1:04 p.m. and 1:22 p.m., two people not affiliated with Marquette trespassed in Zilber Hall and were escorted out by DPS.
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In the latest edition of “On the Issues,” Mike Gousha talks to Ellen Gilligan, president and CEO of Greater Milwaukee.
Greater Milwaukee seeks to improve education standards By Olivia Morrissey olivia.morrissey@marquette.edu
Ellen Gilligan, president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, was the guest last Tuesday for the latest edition of Mike Gousha’s “On the Issues.” Sitting before an appellate courtroom in Eckstein Hall filled with students, teachers and members of the community, Gilligan discussed her dedication to improving the city and the future of education in Milwaukee. “I was taken by the physical beauty of the city, but also by the people that live here,” said Gilligan, a Cincinnati native. “They are all so welcoming and nice.” But Gilligan said the beauty can be superficial at times, noting that those who only visit the downtown and lakefront areas do not get a sense of the great poverty facing Milwaukee. Although the cities are similar, Gilligan said Milwaukee has a decidedly different vibe than Cincinnati. While there, Gilligan served as vice president for community investment at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. The youngest of five and daughter of a former congressman and governor of Ohio, Gilligan often heard political conversation at the dinner table, but was not interested in politics herself. “My family feels very strongly about the importance of public
office, so this was my way of improving the community without running for office,” Gilligan said. As the new leader of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Gilligan plans to use her experience with similar community-based initiatives in Cincinnati to help improve the Milwaukee area. Among those key projects is the Milwaukee Succeeds effort, a “cradle to career” program that seeks to ensure school children and young adults in Milwaukee are progressing to normal educational standards, are receiving support at home and are prepared for higher education or the workforce after high school. Since its inception, Milwaukee Succeeds has made significant strides, said Rob Guilbert, vice president of communications and marketing at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Last week, the initiative’s Leadership Council unanimously agreed to make third grade reading proficiency the first major area of focus. An operations team has also been created to handle the processes and strategies behind the initiative. “Things are moving forward. There is still a long way to go, but we are enthusiastic about the response we have been receiving,” Guilbert said. Gilligan said she agreed the initiative is not a quick fix and will be a 10-year commitment — perhaps longer. “The issues facing this community are too deeply entrenched for one organization to address by itself,” Gilligan said. “It needs to be about everybody getting their oar in the water and rowing in the same direction.
Milwaukee is unique in that it offers school choice to parents. They can choose public, private or charter schools for their children. But this can be a detriment, Gilligan said. Because of the sheer number of initiatives trying to help students, the efforts are not always aligned, and there is no way to know if progress is being made. The initiative plans to solve this problem by collecting measurable data from Milwaukee schools and using benchmarks for each age group to determine progress. The foundation will also publish an annual report card detailing the data found. “Urban education is one of the greatest challenges facing this country, bar none,” Gilligan said. “It is going to take commitment, focus and leaving political agendas at the door.” Compared to 17 other urban educational systems nationwide, Milwaukee’s current ranking is “pretty bad,” said Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy at the Marquette Law School. “At first, even with this new system, Milwaukee’s ranking nationally will go down, because our educational standards are lower than in other areas,” he added. Amid the skepticism, Gilligan said she remains optimistic and sees her new position and team as the opportunity to enact change in the education system that may not have been possible in past years. “I am optimistic that we can make a difference and that we will make a difference,” Gilligan said. “We don’t have a choice.”
Craigslist suspect arrested A 39-year-old Milwaukee man suspected of buying electronics from Marquette students with counterfeit money was arrested Friday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Tuesday. The story, citing an affidavit accompanying a search warrant for the suspect’s home, reported that the man responded to six students’ ads on Craigslist and arranged to meet the students north of campus. There, he handed them between $150 and $480 in exchange for tablet computers and
Playstations the students were selling. In the search last weekend of the suspect’s house on N. Sherman Blvd., police found more than just counterfeit money and electronics, according to the affidavit. Also found were an assault rifle and an ATM from a corner grocery store, as well as a Social Security card, driver’s licenses and cellphones. Police are seeking charges of armed robbery, burglary and multiple counts of theft by fraud, the
Journal Sentinel reported. The incidents occurred in September and October. When one of the students realized the money was counterfeit before the man left and followed him, he pulled a gun and threatened to shoot her if she didn’t leave, according to the affidavit. Two cases, which occurred Oct. 22 and Oct. 30, were reported by the Marquette Department of Public Safety and included in the Tribune’s DPS reports in the Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 issues, respectively.
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Yonder Mountain String Band, The Pabst, 9 p.m. Milena Swanson, Union Sports Annex, 9 p.m.
Saturday 12 Mastodon, The Rave, 8 p.m. Milwaukee Admirals vs. Chicago Wolves, Bradley Center, 7 p.m. 12th Planet, Turner Hall Ballroom, 8 p.m. Margin Call, Varsity Theatre, showings at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Sunday 13 Noah and the Whale, Turner Hall Ballroom, 7 p.m. Milwaukee Admirals vs. Oklahoma City Barons, Bradley Center, 5 p.m. Free Wind Ensemble Concert, Varsity Theatre, 2 p.m.
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Coast Guard estimates BP oil cleanup near end Gulf Coast residents angered by lack of long-term oversight By Cain Burdeau & Dina Cappielo Associated Press
Word that the government is letting BP end its cleanup of the Gulf Coast left many residents seething and fearful over who would monitor or respond to any lingering effects of the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Estimates that 90 percent of the region’s shores have been cleaned of oil from last year’s spill belie the sentiments of many locals who are likely to think first of BP when they spot tar balls or mats of weathered oil in the sand. Such waste has washed ashore for years from a variety of sources, but the spill’s traumatic aftermath has linked it with BP in the minds of many. “Everything is just not how it used to be. When you pull a fish up, it doesn’t look like it is supposed to look, like they did before,” said Ryan Johnson, a fisherman in Pensacola Beach, Fla. The agreement approved last week by the U.S. Coast Guard ends BP’s cleanup responsibility for all but a small fraction of the coast, and marks a shift to restoration efforts that will likely include planting new vegetation and adding new sand to beaches. Under the plan, BP PLC won’t be required to clean up oil that washes ashore in the future unless officials can prove it came from the blown-out well that caused the 2010 catastrophe — a link
that the company concedes will be harder to establish as time passes and the oil degrades. Still, a top company official said BP is ready to respond to any oil that’s deemed its responsibility. “We are finally at a stage where scientific data and assessment has defined the endpoint for the shoreline cleanup,” said Mike Utsler, head of BP’s Gulf Coast Restoration Organization. “That endpoint can be reopened.” Such assurances are of little comfort to officials around the region who think that the Coast Guard failed to protect their interests. Louisiana refused to sign off on the cleanup plan, though the Coast Guard said it would carry it out regardless of the state’s objections. Among the state’s chief concerns is what they perceived as a lack of long-term monitoring required by the plan. “This has been a unilateral decision. We were supposed to work to make it right, BP said they would make it right,” said John Young, the president of Jefferson Parish, a coastal area that was hit hard by the spill. “It’s not clean. There are still tar mats and tar balls appearing.” Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange said the plan concerns him and he hasn’t decided whether he will go to court to force BP to continue cleanup efforts. The Coast Guard estimates that all but 10 percent of the region has been cleaned of oil from the spill, and says it’s time to move on to ecosystem restoration. BP has set aside $1 billion for projects to restore areas damaged by the spill that began on April 20, 2010, when the Deepwater
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Cleanup workers walk beaches in Gulf Shores, Ala., searching for oily tar balls from the Deepwater Horizon spill.
Horizon drilling rig exploded, killing 11 workers. “There are significant portions of our coastline that are ready to move into the next phase, so that the Gulf Coast can start restoration projects critical to help heal the region,” said Coast Guard Capt. Julia Hein, the federal onscene coordinator. New oil that shows up on clean shores would be treated “as any kind of oil response,” said Coast Guard spokeswoman Lt. Suzanne Kerver. Officials would try to determine where it came from. If a link to BP’s now-plugged Macondo well was found, then the Coast Guard would ask the oil giant to clean it up. In these cases, it would take a few days to collect samples of oil reported washing ashore and send it to its testing lab in Connecticut to determine the source of the oil. But the truth is that scores of people just aren’t ready or
willing to move on, and will blame BP for years to come when new ecological problems pop up in the Gulf — regardless of what the origin may turn out to be. “It may be the end for them, but we’re at the end of our rope. Families are suffering; businesses are suffering. It’s horrible. We can’t catch a fish to save our soul,” said Kevin Heier, a 40-yearold commercial fisherman in Hopedale, La. In Gulfport, Miss., fourth-generation oyster and shrimp fisherman Rudy Toler said he doesn’t think it’s time to scale back the cleanup. The 31-year-old is convinced the Gulf is contaminated by the spill. He blames BP for the shrimp and oysters he says he’s not catching. “It doesn’t surprise me that the government is going to let BP off the hook, because they’ve let them off the hook before,” Toler said Wednesday. “The president
said we would be made whole. I think he’s turning his back on us too.” He said oil can still be found. “I’ve never seen these problems before. I’ve been going out on the water for more than 20 years and I’ve never seen oil before, even though there is natural seepage.” Similar sentiments are found on Pensacola Beach in Florida, where locals are uneasy even though things look gorgeous this time of year. Kenneth Collins, who rents fishing poles to tourists and spends his days with local fishermen at the Pensacola Beach pier, claimed that red fish, cobia, grouper and other fish caught off the pier have oily deposits in their intestines when they are carved up for cleaning “It’s not OK at all. We aren’t scientists or anything but we are out there all the time and we can tell things aren’t right,” he said.
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Fr. Naus still clowning around MU after 48 years “It shows the importance of a positive environment, friendly outlook on life and a positive attitude,” he said. “Some of my best moments came from teaching because it’s engaging with students.” As much as he loves teaching, By Andrea Anderson Naus said his favorite thing is andrea.anderson@marquette.edu counseling and advising. His three favorite things are JeBesides being a serious felsus, smiles and friends. He loves low who likes to get down to Marquette University because of business, Naus enjoys making the students and has been a fac- people laugh. ulty member for 48 years — 28 Throughout his life, he has of which he was a hall minister in loved to play the role of “TumbleSchroeder Hall. weed the Clown.” Photos of him Who is this week’s Jesuit? in costume, as well as paintings None other than the lively and of him as Tumbleweed done by humorous the Rev. John Naus. former students, cover his office Fr. Naus, most recognized walls. He once even appeared as for his speedy the clown on wheelchair, sat a CBS News in his Marquette special for Dan wind pants, Rather. black shirt and “Oh, that white collar, was real expeering out of citing,” Naus a zipped blue said. “Making and gold wind people laugh This is a part of a series on Marquette’s Jesuits. jacket. A hat is what I enjoy topped off the doing.” ensemble. When Naus and seven others With a smile on his face he gave contracted polio in 1944 from his full background. No breaths. a polluted swimming pool, he No pauses. needed an outlet to maintain “Are you ready for some in- his happy demeanor, and beformation?” Naus asked. There ing the class clown helped him was no time to answer — he dove stay positive. right in. In 2004, he had a stroke, Naus was born Aug. 28, 1924. which resulted in his requiring He graduated from Marquette a wheelchair, but he still kept in University High School in 1942, good humor and played the role entered the Jesuit life in the same of Tumbleweed. year in St. Louis, Mo., and was “Everyone enjoys to be hapordained as a priest in 1955. He py, and everyone needs some received his doctorate in philoso- laughs,” Naus said. phy from Gregorian University in For Naus, the happiest hour of Rome, Italy in 1955. his week is the 10 p.m. Mass on He taught ethics at St. Louis Tuesday at the Joan of Arc ChaUniversity from 1959 to 1963 pel. He has celebrated the Mass and then, finally, ended up at for 26 years. Marquette. “I see (students) praying and Over the course of his teaching hear them praying, and it just career at Marquette, Naus taught brings such joy to my heart,” ethics, Chinese and Indian philos- he said. ophy, and philosophy of humor. Thomas Tulp, a sophomore He was also dean of students and in the College of Arts & Scidirector of Campus Ministry. ences, sings at the Tuesday Mass
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The Rev. John Naus has celebrated Tuesday night Mass for 26 years, and still enjoys praying with students.
and has lunch once a semester with Naus at Subway. The first time they had lunch, Naus made Tulp sing “Hallelujah” in front of the patrons. “I sang for him, and he laughed the entire time,” Tulp said. “The customers laughed, but the employees knew what was going on.” Tulp said that Naus epitomizes a Jesuit. “He is one of the rare people who can combine human and genuine care in a conversation,” he said. “He is very open and patient ... we stop for chats, but he gets distracted by the number of people he tries to say hello to.” Meghan Pirics, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, met Naus her freshman year after he approached her and her friends at lunch, sharing why he loved Marquette so much. Last year, one of Pirics’ friends passed away and she asked Naus to dedicate a Tuesday Mass to her. “That meant so much to me,” she said. “It is something that I will never forget.”
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‘Cheesemasters’ keep Wisconsin tradition tasty
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All 51 of the master cheesemakers in the U.S. live and work in Wisconsin. They receive their training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Dairy Research.
Program requires years of training, apprenticeship By Allison Kruschke allison.kruschke@marquette.edu
It’s no surprise that Wisconsinites take their cheese seriously. But there are some who take it more seriously than others. They’re called “Cheesemasters.” That’s no casual title. Wisconsin offers the nation’s only advanced certification for cheesemakers in the nation: the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program offered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Dairy Research. Achieving the rank of cheesemaster gives cheesemakers the right to place a “master seal” on
their products. They are also considered experts on whatever type of cheese, like Gouda or Havarti, they specialize in. In order to enroll in the program, licensed cheesemakers must already have 10 years of experience and have completed a course in “Wisconsin Cheese Technology.” Finishing the program requires students to take eight more courses and a three year apprenticeship. After the 2011 class of Cheesemasters graduated, there was a total of 51 in the country — all of whom produce cheese and live in Wisconsin. This is just one of the factors contributing to Wisconsin’s title as “America’s Dairyland,” along with the sheer number of dairy farms and cheese producers overall. According to USDA’s Dairy Products Annual Summary, the
state hosts approximately 14,000 cheeses produced in the U.S.,” dairy operations, accounting for he said. “It provides an economic 20 percent of the nation’s dairy boost not only in Wisconsin, but farms. Wisconsin also makes 25 in every state.” percent of the nation’s cheese, Joyce added that Wisconsin’s and is the nation’s highest indi- dairy industry generates $20.6 vidual producer of cheese. Cali- billion a year for the state’s econfornia comes in secomy and accounts for ond at 22 percent, “There’s a reason more than 40 percent while Idaho, New it’s called ‘America’s of the 420,000 jobs York and New Mexin the agricultural ico round out the Dairyland.’ (Cheese) is sector. special for people here top five. The dairy industry Matthew Joyce, ... it’s my favorite thing and cheese producvice president of pro- to talk about.” tion are a point of ducer communicapride for both nations and programs Matthew Joyce tives and originally for the Wiscon- Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board out-of-state Wisconsin Milk Marketsin residents. Joyce ing Board, said the agreed that Wisconstate’s cheese production has a sin cheese is particularly special. greater economic impact through“There’s a reason it’s called out the United States. ‘America’s Dairyland,’” he said. “Wisconsin not only produces “(Cheese) is special for people 25 percent of the nation’s cheese, here ... it’s my favorite thing to but over half of the specialty talk about.”
Jack Howard, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences and Chicago native, said he was surprised about how much cheese is a part of Wisconsin culture. “I heard the rumors about how Wisconsin people were crazy about cheese, but I still think it’s a little strange,” Howard said. “People are pretty crazy about it, but I can see why they like it so much ... it is really good.” Heather Jeffery, a senior in the College of Business Administration, said growing up in northern Illinois exposed her to Wisconsin’s cheese pride before she came to Marquette. “Even in Illinois, I knew that cheese was a big deal in Wisconsin,” Jeffery said. “My mom would bring some home after a trip to the state and talk about how she brought us home ‘Wisconsin cheese.’ I grew up with it.”
Frontier struggles to pull out of economic dive Republic Airways bought airline in 2009 for $108M By Joshua Freed Associated Press
Frontier Airlines could soon be up for sale. Known to travelers as the airline with pictures of animals on the tails of its planes, Frontier has lost $102.4 million this year. Smaller planes have been jettisoned and unprofitable flights cut by its owner, Republic Airways, in an attempt to turn Frontier’s finances around.
Republic believes that FronFrontier had 95 planes as of tier will be profitable next year, Sept. 30, down from 100 a year not counting interest payments, ago. and says it will bring advisers on Republic bought Frontier out board to help find a buyer. of bankruptcy protection in 2009 “We think that airline is going with a bid of $108.8 million, beatto be attractive ing out Southeither to private “We think that airline is going to be west Airlines equity or to our attractive either to private equity or Co. shareholders or At the time, potentially to a to our shareholders or potentially to R e p u b l i c ’ s strategic inves- a strategic investor.” primary busitor,” Republic ness was feedChairman and Bryan Bedford ing passenCEO Bryan Chairman and CEO, Republic Airways gers to major Bedford said airlines, such Tuesday. as Delta and The company had “substan- US Airways. Under that agreetially achieved” the $120 million ment, the big airlines find the in cost savings it was seeking for passengers and pay the fuel bills, Frontier, Bedford said. leaving carriers like Republic to
focus on efficiency. Frontier, in contrast, must find its own customers and pay its own bills. At its main hub in Denver, where it is based, it goes headto-head with Southwest Airlines and United. Republic now says it wants to return to its roots of feeding larger airlines, Bedford said. That sent shares of Republic Airways Holdings Inc. soaring by 62 percent, or $1.66, to $4.35. The Indianapolis carrier said Tuesday that third-quarter net income fell to $9 million, or 18 cents per share, for the quarter that ended Sept. 30. During the same period last year it earned $21.2 million, or 58 cents per share. Revenue rose 7.9 percent
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to $767.9 million, from $711.9 million a year ago. Not counting special items, Republic said it would have earned $20.4 million, or 40 cents per share, in the most recent quarter. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had been expecting a profit of 24 cents per share on revenue of $763.3 million. Frontier lost $4 million for the quarter as it endured $10 million in expenses from a hailstorm in Denver that damaged planes, as well as $5 million in paper losses on fuel hedges, and $4.3 million in expenses related to its fleet changes. Republic reported a $17.3 million profit for its segment that flies for hire for other airlines.
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Study weighs in on ‘Freshman 15’ myth
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A new long-term study performed by Ohio State University shows that most freshmen do not gain 15 pounds, although the average one gains about three.
Large weight gain not likely during freshman year
Nevertheless, the study’s overall findings suggest that students need not worry about weight gain, said Jay Zagorsky, co-author of the study and research scientist at Ohio State. “The punch line of this study By Sarah Hauer is that if you are concerned about sarah.hauer@marquette.edu gaining weight in college, you shouldn’t be,” Zagorsky said. The dreaded “freshman 15” is The study also looked at weight nothing more than a myth, accord- trends in people of the same age ing to a new study. group who did not attend college. The long-term study, performed Females who did not attend by researchers at Ohio college gained 2.5 State University, fol- “The punch line of pounds during this lowed almost 4,500 time, while males this study is that if people through their gained 3 pounds. Zacollege experiences you are concerned gorsky said the half and found that 90 per- about gaining weight pound differences are cent of freshmen did in college, you statistically insignifinot gain 15 pounds shouldn’t be.” cant. He said the inor more. Jay Zagorsky crease in weight found In fact, 25 percent of Study co-author in all people aged 18those in the study lost 19 comes from their weight in their freshbodies adjusting from adolescence man year. to adulthood. Just because the study found Over their entire college cathe freshman 15 to be a myth reers, females gained 8.9 pounds does not mean that some students on average, and males gained 13.4 did not gain weight. Researchers pounds on average. found that on average, females Zagorsky said two factors were gained 3.1 pounds, while males statistically and practically signifigained 3.5 pounds during their cant to increased weight gain. freshman year. The first was heavy
drinking. Zagorsky said those Students are still concerned with who consumed six or more gaining weight in college. drinks four times a month or Nathan Bowen, a freshman in more gained 1 pound more a year the College of Engineering, said than non-drinkers. he started working out in order to “If you are concerned about avoid gaining weight. gaining weight, don’t drink,” “No one wants to be the one Zagorsky said. “You will put on who gains a ton of weight, but it weight (if you could be you,” do).” Bowen said. “No one wants to be the one who The second gains a ton of weight, but it could He said he factor was workthinks students be you.” ing. Zagorsky gain weight beNathan Bowen cause of their said those who Freshman, College of Engineering worked while in change in eatcollege gained ing and drinking one more pound a semester com- habits. pared to those who did not work. Trevor Cortez, a sophomore in He said this is because people who the College of Arts & Sciences, work usually spend their extra said he thinks stress causes stumoney on more food and drink. dents to eat unhealthy food, causZagorsky said living on or off ing them to gain weight. campus did not have a statistiKatie Kemmerer, a sophomore cally significant effect on students’ in the College of Business Adweight gain. ministration, said her involve“Most students don’t eat any ment in athletics helped her avoid healthier once they stop eating gaining weight. dorm food,” Zagorsky said. Kemmerer said she thinks the The study also looked at wheth- freshman 15 myth has been reiner students attended college part- forced by freshmen who do gain or full-time, attended a private or weight. public institution, and pursued a “Those who do gain the weight two- or four-year degree. All of notice,” she said. these factors were shown to be statistically insignificant.
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Polling: Nonpartisan effort Common Ground: MU profs involved
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The Law School’s 2012 polling project will be funded by grants, not tuition.
fellow in law and public policy at the Law School and 25-year veteran of WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee, said the polling project will connect with the “On the Issues” series he facilitates. “We’ll be doing events and programs that are associated with it (the polling project),” Gousha said. “I think the polling will be used as a catalyst for these events.” Alan Borsuk, a senior fellow in law and public policy, said he and Gousha will collaborate to assemble discussions and events related to the polling. Borsuk also said they will examine issues and work on the political analysis associated with the polls. “I hope it will be good for the university in terms of visibility,” he said. Borsuk also said this project
will make the public more aware of Marquette’s Law School. The money for this polling will not come from any tuition dollars but instead from various grants dedicated to these kind of projects. Borsuk said Joseph Kearney, dean and professor of law at the Law School, wants the school to be a crossroads of even-handed and important discussion. He said this project fits into that vision and will connect with many of the programs already in place that address public policy and political issues. Additionally, Gousha said the polling will be transparent and comprehensive. “I think there is a need in the state for nonpartisan independent polling,” Gousha said.
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information,” he said. Borsuk said the progress the organization has made is remarkable and that he is impressed with its accomplishments. Robert Masson, associate professor of theology at Marquette, is also involved in Common Ground and a member of the steering committee for the organization on campus. The committee is comprised of representatives from administration, faculty and students. Masson said Common Ground has draws for both students and faculty because it is not interested in protesting for the sake of protesting. Instead, it aims to help look for practical solutions to some of the pervasive and serious problems in the Milwaukee community.
taught by a Common Ground volunteer. “I never knew that community organizing was a viable career path until I took the class,” she said. The class Scott took, “Community Organizing” (SOWJ 2600), will be taught next semester by Bob Connolly, volunteer interim staff director for Common Ground. Connolly said he hopes more Marquette students consider the course and the organization. “It gives them a realistic vehicle for changing the world,” he said. “You can’t change the world unless you have strong organization and a broad diversity of people who understand how to fight for power.”
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“Lots of people were wringing their hands about the foreclosure problem, but nobody was doing anything to get it solved,” he said. “(Common Ground) managed to get the parties together to do something constructive instead of sitting around not doing anything. It’s a concrete way to organize the community in response to issues that the business and government sectors aren’t responding to.” While some appreciate what the organization is currently doing, some — like Scott — are grateful for what the organization has done in the past. For Scott, Common Ground changed her perception of what nonprofit work is. She was introduced to community organizing in a class she took at Marquette
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Love also said he thinks the event will be successful and rewarding, seeing that students have the opportunity to win prizes but also enjoy an entertaining evening aboard the LIMOs. Amanda Roenius, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, echoed Love, and said she thinks the event is unique because it utilizes student safety for entertainment purposes. “I think it’s a really clever idea and will make students more aware of LIMOs and want to ride them more,” she said. Roenius also said she thinks the MarquetteCASH prizes will spur students to participate. “Everyone is game to win money,” she said. “Hopefully we’ll be able to bring it back next year.”
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Putting the ‘pro’ in procrastination
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According to Marquette administrators, the university is still in the process of establishing a Gender Resource Center on campus, with the center itself set to open around the 2012 fall semester. It is evident our campus needs some representation to tackle gender-related issues, especially after the much-publicized cases of the university retracting its deanship offer to Jodi O’Brien in spring 2010 and the sexual assault allegations against studentathletes made earlier this year. To fill this void, the center is slated to be a resource for LGBT students on campus — or those wishing to better understand LGBT issues. It is also intended to provide resources for victims of sexual violence and address issues surrounding sexual violence, a measure coming in the aftermath of aforementioned sexual assault allegations. But what will that mean for us, realistically? The administration says the center will offer “a combination of education, advocacy and social programming that gives support for students and faculty,” according to a Tribune article published earlier this week. The center’s goal is to create a community and establish professionals in residence. Creating such a community for LGBT students on campus is a positive but lofty goal, which the university seems to be struggling to achieve. While the center and programs are not up-and-running yet, it is not an issue the university should be putting on hold. It has already taken months to establish the center and similarly promised programs. We don’t want to see similar delays moving forward. The GRC was recommended to the university by Ronni Sanlo, a consultant specializing in LGBT issues in education, in a report complied at the administration’s request. Sanlo finished her report in Oct. 2010, but the GRC won’t be available until at least fall 2012. Sanlo also recommended an “Ally Program” between LGBT students and other students and faculty trained to deal with related LGBT issues. Information about if the program is currently running or still in progress in unclear, and it has not been well-advertised on campus after mention of plans in spring 2011. We should be pursuing efforts such as the Ally Program and promoting other resources available to both LGBT students
and allies and those affected by sexual violence, whether there is a physical office to house such resources or not. The university is promising much in reaching out to the LGBT community, but we have seen few results and instead have found more questions. For instance, while it is reassuring to know professionals in residence are being considered for inclusion in a proposed GRC, we question exactly what role such persons may have, especially considering the reasoning for rescinding Jodi O’Brien’s offer of deanship. O’Brien’s offer was rescinded due to concerns about her scholarly writings and research. We are concerned that any professionals in residence handling LGBT issues may come under similar scrutiny if their scholarly work also deals with LGBT issues on similar topics. There are many on campus still concerned with how the university handled the Jodi O’Brien case, and the damage incurred from that has not been fully undone. As a community, we cannot wipe our memories clean that easily. Efforts such as Salno’s report, the GRC and the Ally Program are clear progressive initiatives in the wake of the controversy, but we expect the university to keep such promises. We will hold the university accountable regardless of what stage of the process we are at, from conception plans to searching for a director to an opening ceremony and beyond. We cannot forget the plight of those who would benefit from the center and its resources. It’s up to the administration and those working on such initiatives to make students aware of the resources that are available and will be available, from programming to professionals in residence to counseling and access to health resources. As a student body, we need to be aware of the initiatives in motion and make sure such promises are met. We are also responsible for taking advantage of resources presented to us, now and in the future when the center opens. In order for initiatives such as the Gender Resource Center to be a success, we must have cooperation and commitment from all sides — the administration, the LGBT community and others on campus. This isn’t something we can push to the wayside in hopes it will go away. This is an effort we must commend, embrace and continue.
Ian Yakob I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is, there is no good news. After all, they say no news is good news. I don’t know who “they” are, but they sure say a lot of things. They say you can’t be a hero without occasional lawbreaking. They say purple is the new black. They say practicing something one hour per day for an entire year can qualify you as a professional of that activity. Hmm… First off, whenever someone begins anything with “they say,” you should be wary. Don’t believe everything you hear, just everything I tell you. They say that’s a pretty healthy practice. But back to the one hour a day thing. I think it has some promise to it, but it only really works with skills, not talents and gifts. I mean, playing basketball three hours a day for two years won’t make you 6-foot6-inches tall and dunking from the free throw line any more than singing every time you’re in the shower makes you Adele. You’ll still probably play or sound how Lady Gaga looks. And now that Modern Warfare 3 came out, there’s a craze of people who are going to log those 365 hours in a handful of days. It would take just over 15 days if they play nonstop. As if there were ever a doubt, I have a friend who bought the game at midnight on Monday so he could start as soon as possible. Naturally, another friend and I tagged along so we could people-watch all the d00ds and n00bs waiting for the game. On the way back, my determined friend bought energy drinks at Open Pantry while the other guy and I stayed in the car. Then we saw it.
The game was sitting on his seat. We grabbed it and ran. It was just a prank, and our ultimate destination was the kid’s apartment anyway. After about 30 phone calls of skeptical rage, he finally believed us when we said we were at his place. He looked at us as if we were the maniacal ones. Over the course of the evening I heard him yell expletives I never thought he’d say, though I always knew they were deep inside of this whackjob friend of mine — which reminds me: If you can still choose what kinds of people you surround yourself with, make those decisions based on how your future self would advise you. The point I was digressing from is that it seems bizarre how vastly important this game was to my friend, when all he would end up doing with it is pass time and become angry. And all the while, he could be becoming a pro at something else. So why mash the controller when you could master the guitar, or swing dancing, or ice sculpting? Playing video games to get better at them is futile anyway, because it’s a categorical mistake of time. I mean, the younger you are, the better gamer you are, and every time you play, you get older. It’s like clockwork. I remember in high school, an ex-girlfriend of mine had a much younger brother who looked up to me in several ways. Still, I always looked up to him whenever his character was Tebowing on my guy’s corpse after he sniped me from point blank range. But this isn’t about video games being good or bad – that’s boring. And I love picking up the controller every now and then anyway. I just want to say the way we use time now can either be something we want to look back on, or not. Procrastination happens. We all know that. And the fact is, we are already professionals at procrastinating because we clearly put our minds to it a long time ago. But we can procrastinate better by doing something we’ll legitimately enjoy being great at. And we can start now. I bet your future self would like that decision. ian.yakob@marquette.edu
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Keep your googly eyes away from mine
Bible approves of cannabis
to preserve one last sanctuary. I demand pack up my belongings and head across the that public displays of affection cease and Bridge I fear I am already turning bitter. And I’m only 21. This is not a good sign. desist within the walls of the library. Prime example: the couple sitting at the I start to make plans to go to the Humane table near me while I’m writing this. Since Society and buy a litter of cats. And then it they can’t seem to read my mind, gets worse: buttI really hope they read this article. I’m making a stand to touching. They are sitting on the same side The couple of the table. He is gazing at her. preserve one last sanctuary. Kelly White She sits comfortably in the glow I demand that public displays ahead of me is that only young love can create. of affection cease and desist actually walking with their arms It is inescapable on college campuses. It’s The space between their chairs is within the walls of the library. wrapped around in dorms, cafeterias, bars, elevators, unions. narrow and it is impossible to diseach other, hands tinguish his belongings from hers. You name it, it’s there. planted on their It’s called love. It’s young. It’s attractive. Their hands are intertwined. They It’s the “I can’t stop looking at you/touch- smile at one another, lost in each other’s partner’s bottom. “OK,” I think, trying to ing you/kissing you” kind of love that nov- eyes. She suddenly slides her chair back. rationalize. “I’m just overly sensitive to this elists and movie producers create for our His fingers loosen, but their eyes maintain now. It’s just a coincidence.” As I hurry down the stairs in the middle entertainment. Apparently, it is the kind of contact. She indicates where she is headed, love that college students think is appropri- and he, apparently unable to withstand her of Raynor, I am stopped dead in my tracks. I actually wipe my eyes. This cannot be absence, stands up too. ate to try to recreate across campus. happening. Oh my gosh. This is actually happening. And let me be the first to say, it is really But there it is again. A third couple. And Giggly and giddy, they swing their ingross to look at. It’s not that I don’t want people to be crazy terlaced hands the entire 15 feet it takes this one is lap-sitting in front of one of those in love. It’s that I don’t want to see people to get to the PrintWise station. She slides big Macs. The giant screen is not enough to her card and looks back up at him. He is conceal their affection. groping each other on my walk to class. What is happening? Am I on the set of The worst offenders are ubiquitous. still gazing at her. She whispers something. They’re in the AMU. The McCormick Din- He smiles. And then he leans down and a soap opera? Because this much touching is most certainly not acceptable kisses her. ing Hall. Caffrey’s. Since it is 11 a.m., between anywhere else. They are even in the I get it – we’re young. This is fun. I Schroeder elevators. It’s not that I don’t want classes and in Memorial, I I mean really, the people to be crazy in love. It’s am obviously noshing on a also understand the boredom and frustrabagel. I immediately begin to tion studying can arouse. But I really do elevator? It’s four that I don’t want to see people regurgitate it. I try to turn not think it should arouse anything else. square feet! I have been accept- groping each other on my walk back to my studies. But I can- Stifle that until you get home, or at least not concentrate. I am simul- outside the turnstile. Seriously, anywhere ing public displays to class. taneously disgusted by their else. Just please leave the library as one last of affection without PDA and bothered that I even safe zone. much complaint for Or maybe I should just start studying the past three years. I ignore it at bars. I care. I do not know them – maybe this is tolerate it in dining halls. I pretend I don’t their first love. Why should I be that cynical in my living room with my soon-to-beadopted cats. notice it in the elevator (which is really old senior disregarding their happiness? But apparently I am that cynical and awkward). kelly.white@marquette.edu I will take it no more. I’m making a stand can no longer watch their happiness. As I
Dear Editor of the Marquette Tribune,
Another reason to decriminalize and completely legalize the relatively safe plant cannabis (marijuana) that doesn’t get mentioned (“Chicago looks to go green with marijuana economics,” Nov. 8, 2011) is because it is biblically correct since God indicates he created all the seed-bearing plants, saying they are all good on literally the very first page (see Genesis 1:11-12 and 29-30). The only biblical restriction placed on cannabis is to accept it with thankfulness (1 Timothy 4:1-5). Truthfully, Stan White Dillon, Colorado
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NEWS “I have decided to announce my retirement effective at the end of this season. At this moment the Board of Trustees should not spend a single minute discussing my status. They have far more important matters to address.” - Penn State football coach Joe Paterno following a sexual abuse scandal involving one of his assistant coaches
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HIGH NOTES
Gospel Choir sings of hope, renewal By Liz McGovern elizabeth.mcgovern@marquette.edu
Worship can be a quiet time for prayer and reflection. For the Marquette University Gospel Choir, worship is a celebration. Singing in church — especially when you have doubts about your vocal talents — can be awkward. However, gospel choir’s contagious rhythm creates a sense of unity, leaving no room to feel self-conscious. In some church services, it can feel like choir members are isolated with the rest of the congregation left to politely admire the harmonic blend from afar. Gospel choir strongly encourages the audience to get involved — and to get
excited about it. While MUGC only has one or two concerts each semester, the events are certainly impressionable. The most recent concert on Nov. 5 — titled “Oh, Give Thanks!” — featured jubilant songs of thankfulness and praise. Song after song had inspiring messages of revival. Nathaniel Eubanks, the Gospel Choir Director, loves this aspect of gospel music. “There’s a message of hope. We’re singing about something we share,” Eubanks said.
Many of the songs have a theme of overcoming obstacles. The songs talk of struggle but also of the joyful feelings of faith, with a new sense of renewal and understanding. The gospel choir became part of Marquette history at Rev. Scott Pilarz’s presidential inauguration back in September, where the choir sang the playful, yet soulful song “New Directions.” Performing at the presidential inauguration was a highlight of gospel choir for Haley Jackson, a junior in the College of Communication. “It was great being able to welcome Father Pilarz into Marquette, gospel choir-style,” Jackson said. “It was great to see him jump up and down and start applauding.” The power of gospel music is not necessarily conveyed through the sound, but rather the feeling, Jackson said. “I love the songs that have a feeling behind them,” Jackson said. “It’s not just a slower tempo or an up tempo. If it’s something the choir believes in, it’s something that is good in song.”
Understanding the message behind the song and having a powerful delivery is crucial. Gospel Choir is a very diverse organization that speaks to a wide variety of people and invites audience participation. Gospel Choir is not just attractive to students. Faculty, Milwaukee community members and even Marquette dining hall staff were spotted at the concert on Nov. 5. “We’re very diverse when we stand together. We all come from different walks of life and have different passions,” Jackson said. “Instead of having the diversity of the group drive us apart, it unites us.” MUGC is diverse not only in membership, but also in learning styles. Unlike many choirs, the members are not required to know how to read sheet music. Eubanks puts the lyrics up on a chalkboard, and the choir learns by call and response. This method is unusual but helps those who are not naturally musically inclined. “(This way) gives students the ability to lean on
each other,” Eubanks said. “They pick it up like their ABCs.” This method also opens up room for creativity. Eubanks will improvise the songs by pointing to a small section of the choir for a response. The improvised performances keep the choir members on their toes by keeping the songs different each time. Relying on each other is part of the MUGC culture. The sense of community is strong. Emily Hoffmann, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, has been a part of the gospel choir for three and a half years. “(The Monday night practices) are a high point of my week. It’s the atmosphere and the people I’m with,” Hoffmann said. The MUGC has come a long way since Eubanks took the director position. Ten years ago, Eubanks was directing three gospel choirs at once. He jumped into the position after hearing about it from a friend. The choir originally had only 10 members and now has more than 40. “We’ve grown through the past few years. Gospel choir has a voice now,” Eubanks said. The choir has expanded through the Agape Choir. Agape is part of the gospel choir but is a smaller subgroup that requires an audition. The group takes on more challenging songs and travels off campus to perform. Eubanks wants to further plans to get the choir off campus, this time by traveling outside of Wisconsin. But in the meantime, MUGC is busy preparing for a Christmas concert on Dec. 4 in the Varsity Theatre at 2 p.m. “Gospel music is like nothing you have experienced in your life,” Jackson said. “It’s something you don’t want to miss out on.”
The Fine Arts Files
This is part of an ongoing series about student fine arts groups at Marquette. Photos by Aaron Ledesma/ aaron.ledesma@marquette.edu Photo Illustration by Rob Gebelhoff/ robert.gebelhoff@marquette.edu
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Dust Bowl sweeps into Helfaer with ‘Holy Days’ 1930s drama finds hope, strength in desperate times By Vanessa Harris vanessa.harris@marquette.edu
Kansas in the 1930s was greatly affected by the Dust Bowl crisis and the Great Depression — historical events college students may not know enough about. Sally Nemeth’s drama, “Holy Days,” chronicles the struggles of one family as they fight to survive the challenges that are out of their control. Opening tonight at the Helfaer Theatre, “Holy Days” hopes to leave a lasting impression on audiences. There are not nearly as many farmers in America as there were in the 1930s, but the similarities between the characters of “Holy Days” and modern Americans can be easily spotted, making a production set 75 years ago relevant in 2011. Taking place in 1936, Rosie, Gant, Will and Molly have decided to stay on their land while many others migrate to find work elsewhere. The Dust Bowl period, also known as the Dirty Thirties, was a result of years of drought combined with extensive farming without proper techniques to protect the soil. It affected
thousands directly and indirect- found in the play. ly through unemployment, fore“I was impressed with the closure, poverty, homelessness, treatment of this slice of our sickness and even death. American history that doesn’t Facing personal struggles, get a lot of notice these days,” as well as challenges affecting Krajec said in an email. “I saw their entire family, the charac- the parallels between what ters of “Holy Days” live their our forbears went through and lives the best way they can. what a lot of people are going “This show is really impor- through today.” tant,” said Katie Callahan, a Nemeth’s work is minimal. sophomore in the College of The script isn’t packed with Communication. “Back then lines after lines of dialogue. people were struggling to grow Much of the acting comes from their crops on their land. Now the cast’s facial expressions, it is the same thing but in a body language and the unspomodernken subtleties ized form. that accompany People are “‘Holy Days’ is a show of hope. the lines they do s t r u g g l i n g The hardships and battles the have. every day.” characters go through in the “The script is C a l l a - show lead to hope.” only around 60 han plays pages,” said Tim the role Braun, a senior Katie Callahan in the College of of Rosie, Sophomore, College of Communication a woman Communication. who, like “There are a lot of the rest of her family, puts on moments where we are just liva façade to stay strong for the ing daily life on stage. It’s just sake of others. to give the audience a glimpse Rosie and her family are or- of what life was like back then.” dinary people struck by a disasBraun, who plays Will in ter that has left them fighting “Holy Days,” said a lot of for everything they have. Ne- studying and time was put into meth’s play caught the atten- preparing for the roles of Rosie, tion of director Debra Krajec Gant, Will and Molly. two years ago while she was Along with research done by designing costumes for another the cast, the all-student design theater company’s production team has been hard at work for of “Holy Days.” months preparing for this proKrajec was curious to see duction. The dedication behind how students would relate everyone’s role in the producto and portray the simple, tion proves not only the imporyet hard-working characters tance of “Holy Days” but also
Photo by Aaron Ledesma/aaron.ledesma@marquette.edu
Rosie (Katie Callahan) pours a glass of water for Gant (Larry Lajewski).
speaks to the abilities of the cast and crew. “‘Holy Days’ is a show of hope. The hardships and battles the characters go through in the show lead to hope,” Callahan said. The characters are resilient, and the cast puts their all into portraying that. Through everyone’s efforts, “Holy Days” will leave audiences entertained,
educated and with a message of strength and endurance. “Holy Days” opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. Performances run Nov. 10-12 and 16-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 13 and 20 at 2:30 p.m. All performances are at the Helfaer Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online at theatretickets.marquette.edu for $19.
Crowd says ‘I do’ to Dawes’ beautiful harmonies
Photo via Dawes
Dawes recently released their second album, Nothing is Wrong, and is touring this fall with Blitzen Trapper.
Two headliners prove to be too long for crowd By Matt Mueller matthew.mueller@marquette.edu
Three indie-folk bands took the stage to a packed house at Turner Hall Ballroom Saturday night. The enthusiastic crowd was audibly pleased by the show, but the biggest reaction of the night belonged to an adorable mid-
set wedding proposal. She said yes, and every single puppy and kitten-related video on YouTube suddenly got out-cuted. Oh, and the bands were awesome too. Dawes, a Los Angeles folk group led by vocalist and lead guitarist Taylor Goldsmith, was the first headliner to take the stage. At first, the guitars sounded timid, but after some quick sound adjustments, they began to blend beautifully with Goldsmith’s conversational lyrics on “Peace In the Valley.” The song also ended with a terrific slow-building jam session that showed off the group’s
rich harmonies and climactic crescendos. Many of Dawes’ selections Saturday night featured small jam sessions and Goldsmith’s guitar riffs. Normally, jam sessions feel like repetitive padding for when the band runs out of music. In this case, the group’s little rock tangents evolved and grew as they went along, giving the songs momentum instead of feeling stagnant. Goldsmith and the rest of his band mates also gave the performance aspect of the show the same kind of care and attention as they gave their music.
Their conversations with the be at the wrong show. crowd between numbers were While the two previous acts pershort but fun, but the real per- formed folk music with a touch of sonality of the band came out country flavor, the Portland natives during the songs. lean far more towards alternative Goldsmith turned the lyrics into rock. As a result, their rock-tinged musical storytelling, adding extra set lacked the layered richness aching heart and emotion to songs of Dawes’s selections. like “If I Wanted Someone.” Even It didn’t help matters that by “A Little Bit of Everything,” the time Blitzen Trapper began which is a subdued series of con- playing, over three hours had versations on their CD, gained passed since the doors opened at additional heart8 p.m. By that break from Goldtime, most of smith’s country- After the two lovebirds left the the crowd’s worn voice and stage, Goldsmith led into the energy had intimate perfor- next song, proclaiming “Best. seemingly exmance. hausted. Even Dawes show. Ever.” I doubt Ending their the applause rendition of the many in the audience sounded merec o m p u l s i v e l y would disagree. ly polite. catchy “When The openMy Time Comes” ers of the long by turning the mic to the audience night were The Belle Brigade, a was another brilliant tactic that brother/sister-led band that started sent the crowd into an exuberant the night off with a pleasant kick. frenzy. The band will surely become Dawes also got an emotional more famous due to their appearboost from an on-stage wedding ance on the “Twilight: Breaking proposal. Goldsmith invited the Dawn Part 1” soundtrack, but they couple on stage, the man anxious deserve to be known more for and the woman with her hands their high energy and cute family at her mouth. After some cute stage dynamic. words, he got on one knee, a tearBarbara Gruska doesn’t look worthy moment made even more like your typical folk singer adorable by Goldsmith’s ecstatic with her poofy curled hair and little hop. toothy grin, but the spunky guiAfter the two lovebirds tarist/singer can rock with the left the stage, Goldsmith led best, bouncing across the stage into the next song, proclaim- and dropping on her knees for ing “Best. Dawes show. Ever.” her guitar solos. I doubt many in the audience She, as well as the rest of The would disagree. Belle Brigade, provided a nice Perhaps the only people dis- bolt of energy to start the night, appointed by Dawes were Ore- which Dawes built nicely upon. gon-based Blitzen Trapper, who It’s unfortunate Blitzen Trapper had the unenviable task of tak- couldn’t keep up the energy. Maying the stage afterward. Despite be they could’ve used a marriage the dual headliner peg of the proposal. tour, Blitzen Trapper seemed to
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Sarah Elms It is a huge part of Milwaukee history, spans a whopping 20,000 square feet, hosts about 40,000 people every year in tours – and it sits right on Marquette’s campus. The beautiful piece of architecture I’m referring to is the Pabst Mansion. I had never been on a tour of the grand estate, and as a senior, I felt like I should experience this unique piece of history before I graduate in the spring. So this past Sunday, I met up with Marquette’s Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society for an
hour-long tour of the iconic 1892. Each room is extravagantly place that rests next door to Mashuda Hall on 20th Street decorated – silk-covered walls, furniture crafted from the finand Wisconsin Avenue. When I walked through the est woods and oil paintings in intricate frames. massive front The first floor is doors of the the area of the Pabst Man- I learned that Pabst was given home that guests sion, my first a gold medal for beer at the would see, so i m p r e s s i o n World’s Fair, not a blue ribbon! Captain Frederwas twofold: ick Pabst and grandeur and his wife Maria a step back made sure it in time. The first floor is almost completely was well-kept. The dining room restored to its original appear- table, when fully extended, can ance. The first three rooms seat 22 people. Beside it sits are presented with all their a very fancy spherical cooler original furniture from the that would keep four bottles mansion’s construction in of wine chilled during the
couple’s dinner parties. (It’s interesting to note that Captain Pabst was more of a wino than a beer snob, despite his business.) The adjacent room was probably the most-utilized place in the home. Known as the music room, it housed the family’s piano but also served as the venue for holiday celebrations, weddings and funerals. It was probably the equivalent of today’s great room, just much fancier. Captain Pabst’s study/smoking room is truly an early version of today’s “man cave.” This was the place he would do business, smoke his favorite cigars and enjoy a drink or two. The built-in structures of the room hide 14 secret compartments, perfect for stashing important documents and expensive liquor. The room is decorated with motivational phrases painted on the ceiling, drinking horns and artwork reminiscent of the Captain’s German hometown placed throughout. The second floor contains
the family’s bedrooms and is in a state of mid-restoration. Restoring each room back to its original décor and condition is a pricey and time-consuming task but well worth it to preserve such a significant piece of history of our city. Our tour guide, John Eastberg, got his masters degree in 19th-century history from Marquette in 2000 and has been working at the Pabst Mansion for 18 years. I’ve heard from Marquette professors that Eastberg is one of the best guides you can get, and I can see why. He really knows his stuff. He explained the history behind the mansion — how it was built for Captain and Mrs. Pabst, served as the Milwaukee Archbishop’s home for over 60 years after the Pabsts passed away and is now preserved as a piece of history — and why it is still such a draw to history buffs everywhere. He even allowed us a special glimpse of the third floor, an area usually closed off to the public. Possibly the most significant element of the mansion is actually what now functions as the gift shop. This structure was erected at the World’s Fair in Chicago in 1893 for the purpose of Pabst Brewing Company to display their beer products. I learned that Pabst was given a gold medal for beer at the World’s Fair, not a blue ribbon! I guess Pabst Blue Ribbon is just an advertising gimmick. The tour was a lovely and rather informal way to get to know an incredible piece of Milwaukee history. I now know a little more about the family behind one of my favorite beers, and I only had to walk six blocks from my apartment to get the scoop. sarah.elms@marquette.edu
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The Pabst Mansion was built in 1892 as the residence of Milwaukee icons Captain and Mrs. Pabst. It was sold to the Milwaukee Archdiocese after their deaths.
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women’s volleyball
Plenty still in play during final weekend
Team can clinch best conference record in history By Erin Caughey
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Twelve Big East games down, two to go for the Marquette women’s volleyball team (20-8, 10-2 Big East), who will take on Notre Dame (15-9, 8-4 Big East) and DePaul (7-20, 3-9 Big East) this weekend. Its previous two matches against Cincinnati (20-8, 10-2 Big East) and Louisville (197, 11-1 Big East) did not go as successfully as the women had hoped, but the two losses have only motivated them more, senior outside hitter Ashley Beyer said. “I think it put a fire under us,” Beyer said. “We know we have to come out and work hard this week, and that this weekend still isn’t going to be easy regardless of who the teams are.” Not only would two victories give the Golden Eagles their best conference record since last year’s 11-3 mark, but it would also build momentum going into the Big East Championship tournament held at the Al McGuire Center this year. Notre Dame’s defensive net game might be the greatest challenge for Marquette Friday night. The Fighting Irish are third in the conference in blocks, putting up 2.67 blocks per set, and are one spot ahead of the Golden Eagles at No. 3 for kills with 13.31 per set. “I think the important part is the passing,” coach Bond Shymansky said. “Our offense is very explosive. It can be very complicated for an opponent to handle, but it has to happen through good passing, so we need to make sure that
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Senior outside hitter Ashley Beyer (5) believes last weekend’s matches lit a fire under the team, which will show up against Notre Dame and DePaul this weekend.
our whole system is running smoothly. We have a lot of firepower, and a lot of weapons that can hopefully exploit our size and our athleticism against Notre Dame’s blocks.” Junior middle hitter Danielle Carlson holds the Big East’s top hitting percentage (.390), and alongside a strong front line composed of Beyer, redshirt junior right side Holly Mertens and senior outside hitter Ciara Jones, will play a major role in getting around the Irish defense by avoiding their blocks. “It’s just going to push
us more, and make us practice harder, play harder,” Beyer said. Although their record puts the Blue Demons near the bottom of standings, both Mertens and Beyer agree they cannot be taken for granted. “They’re both tough teams, they’re not just going to lie down for us,” Mertens said. ”They’re going to put up a fight as these are the two last games of the regular season, and everybody is fighting to get into the Big East tournament.” DePaul’s three victories
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in conference came against Georgetown on Sept. 25 (3-2), St. John’s on Oct. 28 (3-0) and Rutgers on Nov. 5 (3-2). DePaul’s level of play is still not drastically different than what the Golden Eagles faced against Louisville and Cincinnati last weekend, though. “I don’t think we need to change anything, we just need to produce better,” Mertens said about last week’s losses. “We knew what we had to do, and it just didn’t mesh. It just didn’t end up working out for us. I just think we need to refocus and
want it even more.” Sunday’s match against DePaul will also be senior night for the two 1,000-kill club outside hitters, Beyer and Jones. They will be honored alongside senior team manager Karla Thorpe for their years at Marquette. “Beyer and Jones are really a cool combination for us,” Shymansky said. “I always call them thunder and lightning. And to have two outside hitters that have over 1,000 kills in a program in the same class that’s a really rare thing.”
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Seniority reigns once again Toledo to test team’s fortitude Matt Trebby
Unlike many college basketball programs in the country, it’s become a tradition for Marquette to rely heavily on its seniors. In a college basketball world full of one-and-done athletes, it’s refreshing for a program to have players stay through their eligibility and watch them develop as people and players. It’s been that way since Buzz Williams arrived on campus as coach in 2008. That season, it was the senior trio of Dominic James, Jerel McNeal and Wesley Matthews. Who ran the campus, known nationally as three of the best guards in college basketball. Unfortunately, that team couldn’t fulfill its potential, mainly because of James’ foot injury in early February which
ended his season. But there was little doubt that Marquette went as the Three Amigos went. In 2009-‘10, it was Lazar Hayward, Maurice Acker and David Cubillan. Hayward defended the opposition’s best big man, ran the Golden Eagles offense and was the definitive leader. Acker was one of the Big East’s best shooters (shooting 48 percent on 3-pointers, 10th-
In a college basketball world full of one-and-done athletes, it’s refereshing for a program to have players stay through their eligibility and watch them develop as people and players. best in the country) and ran his offense as smoothly as anyone else in the country that year. Cubillan was the one who was easy to forget about — moving around the perimeter, looking for any shooting space, always ready to catch, shoot and score. He also was one of the most intense defenders I’ve ever seen, applying relentless pressure even 80 or
90 feet from the basket. And last year, it was Jimmy Butler. What didn’t Jimmy do? He defended whomever he was asked, including guards like Vanderbilt’s John Jenkins, former Connecticut Huskies’ star Kemba Walker and even Xavier star Tu Holloway. As if lockdown defense wasn’t enough, whenever the offense was stagnant he stepped up his game on that end, too. So why would this year’s Marquette team be any different? This is again a seniordriven team, with Darius Johnson-Odom and Jae Crowder at the helm. Johnson-Odom was a member of the preseason AllBig East First Team and could end the season as the conference’s player of the year. He came back from a tough non-conference season to average 17.2 points in Big East play last year. That number will have to increase this year, and he’s plenty capable of making that happen. See Reigns, page 20
Rockets boast MAC offensive player of the year in MacLeod By Michael LoCicero michael.locicero@marquette.edu
Familiarity with an opponent is helpful, but not necessarily critical for success. That’s why when the Marquette women’s soccer team (17-3-0) began scouting Toledo (14-6-2) in preparation for its first round NCAA Tournament match this Saturday, the team didn’t want to overdo it. “I think what we feel most confident about is that if we go out there and we play at our best, that that will be good enough to win the game,” coach Markus Roeders said. “At the end of the day that’s why I don’t think we’re going to overemphasize them.” Toledo led the Mid-American Conference in points per game (5.77), goals per game (2.00) and assists per game (1.77), and ranked second in shots per game (14.73), fourth in shut-
outs (9) and fifth in goals against average (1.11). The Rockets also outscored its opponents 44-25 in 22 games. For the sake of comparison, Marquette ranks first in the Big East in points per game (8.15), assists per game (3.15), goals against average (0.64) and shutouts (12), while ranking third in shots per game (17.85). Offensively, the Rockets are led by MAC player of the year, sophomore forward Rachel MacLeod, who led the conference in points (31), goals (11) and tied for first in assists (9). Roeders compared MacLeod to many of the outstanding strikers the team has already faced this year. “She has some quickness to her. She scores some goals and anyone who can score goals like that is a threat,” Roeders said. “But I don’t think she’s going to be any different than what we’ve seen this year from (Notre Dame senior forward Melissa) Henderson, to (Louisville sophomore forward See Toledo, page 19
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the facts Seniors Natalie Kulla and Kerry McBride were given the highest possible honors by the Big East, earning Goalkeeper of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, respectively, as well as earning All-Big East First Team honors at the end of the season. Additionally, both performed admirably off the field, garnering Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District 6 Team honors.
Men’s soccer
Season of firsts may still have some life left in it Nortey’s presence in the attack changed team’s mentality By Mike Nelson michael.e.nelson@marquette.edu
It was a season of firsts. Coach Louis Bennett and the Marquette men’s soccer team won their first ever Big East Blue Division title. They posted a winning record (9-8-2) for the first time in Bennett’s tenure. They posted a winning record in Big East play for the first time in Bennett’s tenure (6-3-0). Freshman forward C. Nortey posted nine goals, the most by any individual player during Bennett’s tenure. And the season isn’t necessarily over yet. The team has a chance at a berth in the NCAA Tournament which will have its 48-team field selected Monday Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. on NCAA.com. Marquette’s RPI (ratings percentage index), a measure used by the NCAA to rank teams, is 53. No team that has won a Big East divisional title has missed the NCAA Tournament since the current format was assumed in 2005. After Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Louisville in the Big East Championship quarterfinals, Bennett said
his team was on the outside looking in at the NCAA Tournament. On Wednesday he felt better. “If we have a diligent selection crew, I think we have a chance. I don’t think it’s as bleak as I thought it would be, but we’ll still need some good fortune,” Bennett said. “I think this weekend with conference tournaments can help us.” Sophomore defender Eric Pothast said it would be a shame if Marquette isn’t among the 48 selected. “I don’t know how a team that wins its league is not considered to be one of the elite teams that should be considered for the tournament. Granted our outof-conference schedule performance was pretty poor,” Pothast said. “We’ve beaten some teams that are considered locks for the tournament, so I think that should be taken into consideration. “At the beginning of the year, we did have some injuries that set us back there. So if you look at our progression throughout the season and how we ended, I’d say we should be considered one of the top 48 teams in the country.” Marquette started the year 1-41 and 11 went unbeaten in 10 of its last 13 matches after a 2-1 loss to Wright State on Sept. 11. Nortey believed the turnaround was a matter of getting everyone to buy into the system. “People were not on the same page,” Nortey said. “People were doing their own thing or trying to
do things that weren’t in the game plan. When we all got on the same page everyone started to do well.” Injuries were prepared to doom the team once again as senior defender Michael Alfano and senior midfielder Calum Mallace missed the first three games of the season, freshman defender Axel Sjoberg broke his right foot in a 1-0 loss to Western Illinois on Sept. 4 and missed the rest of the season, and senior defender Paul Monson never saw a minute on the field. The defensive unit featured seven different starting lineups over an eight game stretch spanning from Sept. 9 through Oct. 4. “Not having a consistent lineup just throws everyone off. You’re not positive about what you’re going to get,” Pothast said. On Sept. 18, in a game against Michigan, Bennett started Nortey as a forward for the first time after playing the previous six matches at midfielder. Bennett said it was “without a doubt” a move vital to the success of the season. “He’s a very mobile guy and that really fits the way our team plays very well,” Pothast said. “He’s strong with the ball and is pretty quick with a knack for scoring. “He makes defenders uncomfortable. Even when they have the ball, he’s always running at them and making tackles. He’s just an aggressive player and that fits our forward position nicely.”
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Freshman forward C. Nortey scored the most freshman goals in MU history.
Cross-country
Teams aim to sneak into national championships
Coach thinks top 15 finish possible for regional meet By A. W. Herndon astead.herndon@marquette.edu
This weekend the Marquette cross-country teams will travel to the NCAA Great Lakes Regional race looking to improve results in both the women’s and men’s divisions, whom finished 10th and 16th last season, respectively. The race, which will be held at Ottawa Park Golf Course in Toledo, Ohio, also represents the Golden Eagles’ last chance to add an impressive result to their resume for an at-large bid to the NCAA National Championships on Nov. 21. Although
placing in the top four teams secures an automatic bid to the national race, the Great Lakes region includes tough competition such as Wisconsin, Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State. “You can’t put the cart before the horse and start thinking about nationals. We just want to run our best race possible here,” coach Mike Nelson said. “Our goals are for a top-10 finish for the men and top-15 for the women.” These expectations recognize the difficulty of the competition, but Nelson believes that when you are in a race you can’t worry about others, but simply make sure your individual performance is where it needs to be. “Making it to nationals has a lot to do with other teams, and you just cannot focus on that,” Nelson said. “I don’t think there is any momentum from conference, we haven’t thought about
that since five minutes after that race … I just want people to run their best and what they are capable of doing, run what you are capable of.” Nelson also mentioned that he would be looking to his team leaders from throughout the year to come out and step up this weekend in Ohio. On the men’s side, that means the experience of seniors Blake Johnson and Peter Bolgert, along with sophomore Jack Senefeld. However the women’s team has seen a carousel of runners lead the team at one point, most recently freshman Elisia Meyle at the Big East Championships. Earlier last week, Meyle spoke about the regional meet and echoed Nelson’s feelings about focusing on your own performance. “I honestly don’t even know who we’re running against at
regionals,” Meyle said. “But I would expect us to come out and perform the same way.” Meyle also said that she believes that this attitude may actually stem her lack of experience. She comes into every race with no expectations. It’s just her against the clock. “Other people have to have expectations around what they’re supposed to be doing or a gauge of how they should do,” she said. “I feel that this has worked well for me.” Like Meyle, the clock has been no match for Senefeld, who is also coming off an impressive performance at the conference meet. Following that race, Senefeld said that he was proud of his team but was only looking one race at a time. Yet Senfeld went one step further, also stating that even though you race without looking
at your competition, previous results can provide inspiration going into a big race. “I remember when I was (sitting out my redshirt season), I saw the conference championship and said I wanted to be out there and do better,” he said. “Moving into the next races … I want to continue our success.” Nelson, who was coy about specific race strategies, did isolate one advantage that may push the Golden Eagles to success, especially this weekend. “One thing about the regional meet is that if you can take seven healthy (men) or women to the meet, you have a big advantage,” Nelson said. “A lot of teams get to this point in the year and they’re really banged up. We think we can use our health as an advantage.”
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Smith preaches speed, power Devilettes not an Six years as strength easy pushover coach have shown noticeable results By Mark Strotman mark.strotman@marquette.edu
Marquette is known perennially as one of the nation’s best-conditioned teams, and it’s not by chance. Head strength and conditioning coach Todd Smith is in his sixth year with the Golden Eagles and is the brains — and certainly brawn — behind the Golden Eagles’ mentality to out-run and out-tough opponents. Smith previously worked as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at San Jose State for one season and was the director of athletic performance at the University of Pacific before joining Marquette’s staff as the strength and conditioning coach. Since his arrival in 2006, Smith has employed his own philosophy in the weight room involving heavier weights and less repetitions to make athletes quicker and improve a player’s confidence during workouts. At Pacific, Smith admitted he incorrectly gauged what was important for players, believing that if a player looked the part, they were ready to compete physically. “It’s more about how fast your
muscles turn on and off, and how much force you can produce and put in the ground,” Smith said. “Those are the important things that help you become a better athlete.” Smith referred to conditioning instead as “movement training,” something freshman point guard Derrick Wilson said has given him a better feel for what Marquette does on the court. “Just the pace we go out,” freshman point guard Derrick Wilson said. “We go fast-paced on the court. We also go fastpaced in the weight room, and you get conditioned working with Todd. And that’s something I’ve never experienced, so that’s been great.” Instead of improving a player’s stamina directly, Smith believes working on lateral movements and quick first steps leads to better overall stamina, which players benefit from on the court. “I try to get them to stop faster, start faster, change directions faster, react quicker and jump higher,” Smith said. “It’s not so much needing to be able to run up and down the court more times than anybody else. You get that if you do your movement training the right way.” Smith is responsible for the physical improvement of the players’ strength and stamina, but he said building confidence is just as crucial to success, referring to the weight room facilities as the
“Confidence Room” where players build mental toughness as well as physical strength. “Mentally, he has helped us out a lot,” Wilson said. “Once we beat a personal goal, he really hypes us up. And him having so much enthusiasm into what we’re doing, it helps us to get excited for it and to able to push through when we’re getting tired.” Senior forward Jae Crowder, who has worked with Smith the past two seasons, said the strenuous workouts have had a direct improvement on his on-court play. “Of course you’re going to get banged up,” he said. “But with the things we do off the court, he helps you fight through those nagging injuries and keep playing throughout the whole year. So the stuff we do is the right thing, and it helps you play a full season.” At the same time, Smith said seeing progression from the weights and movement training to the court is a personal reward, specifically mentioning junior center Chris Otule and junior guard Junior Cadougan. Both worked extensively with Smith recovering from major injuries two seasons ago. “The fact that Chris (Otule) and Junior (Cadougan) have come so far from their injuries and hopefully will be a productive part of our team this year,” Smith said, “that is why I do what I do.”
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Strength and conditioning coach Todd Smith is most satisfied with Otule and Cadougan’s improvements after injuries.
Plouffe expects more control of offensive and defensive boards By Trey Killian robert.killian@marquette.edu
The regular season officially begins for the Marquette women’s basketball team this Saturday, as they host Mississippi Valley State. The Devilettes, projected to finish fourth in the Southwest Athletic Conference, are led by senior guard and preseason SWAC defensive player of the year Ka’Neshia Smith. After a sloppy 64-38 win over Division III Carthage College in the team’s lone exhibition game, the Golden Eagles have spent much of the week fixing the ball-handling and rebounding mistakes made in their first appearance. Sophomore forward Katherine Plouffe said the team is making adjustments in the way they run the court and control the pace of the game. “There’s a lot to improve on so we’re just tweaking things to get ready,” Plouffe said. “We’ve really been emphasizing pushing the ball up and getting post touches early, so instead of walking the ball up the court, we’ll be looking for our wings to be sprinting the sidelines so we can get those quick post feeds and quick trail shots in transition.” An emphasis on post play will be a recurring theme for Marquette throughout the season, particularly in matchups against teams like Mississippi Valley State. The Devilettes have only one player on their roster over 6-feet, giving the Golden Eagles a considerable size advantage. Despite a similar advantage against Carthage, however, Marquette was outrebounded 19-18 in the first half and allowed the Lady Reds 36 total rebounds for the game. This did not escape the notice of coach Terri Mitchell, despite the win, and the team is focused on decisively winning the battle of the boards Saturday. “We’re going to be bigger than them, and we have to take advantage of our size,”
Plouffe said. “We can’t just expect the ball to bounce out of the rim and land in our hands, so we’ve been focusing a lot on offensive rebounding.” The game against the Devilettes also provides a key opportunity for growth as a unit as the team’s six freshmen have only one game under their belts. Guard Arlesia Morse and forward Apiew Ojulu got their first starts, combining for 19 points, while the freshmen who came off the bench chipped in 15. Plouffe said the freshmen have spent the week getting comfortable with the playbook, handling the ball and putting themselves in scoring situations, challenges she was all too familiar with as a freshman. “It was intimidating for me last year to think of myself as a scorer with other older players on the team, but we’re going to need them to step up and be confident in themselves,” Plouffe said. That confidence, Apiew said, only comes with a mastery of the basic fundamentals of the game, which is something the Golden Eagles work on every day. “We’ve mostly been focusing on being mentally tough, our biggest emphasis has been confidence and focusing in on the little things rather than going out there just to play,” Apiew said. “We’re a very young team, so we have be fundamentally sound and do all the small things correctly and skillfully.” Morse looked good in her first attempt to help fill the void left by guard Angel Robinson against Carthage, defending the point and running the floor well, but she anticipates a much faster-paced game against the Devilettes. She expects to guard the point position “nine times out of 10” while sophomore guard Gabi Minix will likely run the point offensively. While on paper, this game may look like an easy win for the Golden Eagles, Plouffe said they are taking no game for granted. “This game counts for something and each one is going to make us better, so we’re going to go into it looking to improve ourselves and get a win,” Plouffe said.
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Freshman forward Apiew Ojulu wrestles with a Carthage player last Saturday in MU’s 64-38 exhibition victory.
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Toledo: Rockets 2-5-1 in nonconference play, scoring only two goals in losses
As a reporter, you always look for an interesting quote or anecdote from the player you are interviewing to set your work apart from the millions of other blogs and articles on the web. We get it: Your team works hard. We know it’s all about believing in yourselves. We understand you take every game one at a time. What we really want is the good juicy stuff. What you really feel about your point guard. What you wish you could say to your coach. How you used to fight for the best strippers … say what? New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott was being interviewed by ESPN New York’s Michael Kay about what kind of rivalry there was between the Jets and the Giants and he answered: “Not at all. Like I said when I was in Baltimore, I could remember with the Redskins you had guys fighting
over strippers and all kind of stuff. I don’t sense that here.” I love scandal as much as the next reporter, but that’s just downright weird. You mean to say multi-million dollar athletes used to fight over who got the best strippers? And that’s how rivalries are formed? I need some clarification. “When you are in a small place like Baltimore and the temperature is relatively cold – hey you compete over the same chicks. That’s a football player’s favorite spot. Especially young football players. It was always a rivalry,” Scott said. On second thought, just stick to the script and give me the stock quotes. I knew athletes were gross, but this right here takes the cake. andrei.greska@marquette.edu
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New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott doesn’t hold anything back in interviews.
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Christine) Exeter to (Wisconsin-Milwaukee senior forward Sarah) Hagen. The Golden Eagles have a pretty good offensive player of their own in sophomore forward Maegan Kelly, who ranks second in the Big East in points (38), tied for second in goals (14), and tied for first in game-winning goals (6). Kelly was named to the First Team All-Big East, joining senior defender Kerry McBride and senior goalkeeper Natalie Kulla as First Team performers. Two other players to watch on the offensive side of the ball are sophomore forward Nicole Gyurgyik and senior forward Kristin Lynn, who each tallied over 20 points and combined with MacLeod to score 30 of the teams’ 44 goals. Senior goalkeeper Vicki Traven has eight shutouts on the season and sports a 0.90 goals against average in 21 games, allowing just three goals in the team’s last eight games. Toledo blistered through its conference season, going 9-1-1 and made quick work of Ohio, Buffalo and Western Michigan in the conference tournament, but struggled against higher-level competition in its nonconference slate, going 2-5-1. The Rockets’ two nonconference wins came against Niagara and IPFW, earned a draw against Louisville, 1-1, but scored just two goals in its five nonconference losses. In five games against Illinois, Purdue, TCU, Texas Tech and Iowa State, the Rockets were outscored 12-2. The Golden Eagles won’t overlook the Rockets, however, knowing this could be their last game of the season. “We’ve had one practice so far and we’re just trying to make every practice really good, knowing it could be the last of the year,” sophomore defender Katie Hishmeh said. Sophomore midfielder Kate Reigle agreed, saying she didn’t want the team to step off the field at Valley Fields for the final time, knowing that the season ended in disappointment.
“Our coaches are really em- that game as our hardest and like phasizing that these practices it’s our last,” Reigle said. could be our last, and none of us want that, so we’re going to play
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Sophomore defender Katie Hishmeh is confident MU won’t overlook Toledo.
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Sophomore midfielder Kate Reigle doesn’t want this game to be their last.
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2011-2012 Basketball Player Bios
By Andrei Greska andrei.greska@marquette.edu Photos courtesy of Marquette Athletics
0 Jamil Wilson F 6-7 Strength: Can already be described as the most athletic player on the team, and he hasn’t even played a regulation game. Rebounds very well and able to defend all five positions if need be. Weakness: Expectations may need to be tempered as he didn’t quite light it up at Oregon two seasons ago. Will need to be a more consistent scorer and improve on his shot.
1 Darius Johnson-Odom G 6-2 Strength: Call him instant offense. Outside, inside, driving, fading, he can score in any way. Good performances in high profile summer league games have raised his stock as well. Weakness: Still hasn’t proven he can play defense at the same level. Also has a tendency to drive to the hoop recklessly. Needs to not disappear for long stretches.
2 Vander Blue G 6-4 Strength: He’s a great defender with excellent vertical and lateral speed. He is also a good penetrator into the lane, whether slashing for a pass or driving it in himself. Weakness: His shot needs to be completely retooled after shooting 39.4 percent from the field and 16 percent from beyond the arc. If he can start draining 15-footers with consistency, the Big East better watch out.
4 Todd Mayo G 6-3 Strength: He’s a refined scorer, but would you expect anything less being the half-brother of Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo? He has the potential to be a breakout offensive player in the upcoming years. Weakness: An injury to his elbow during Marquette Madness left him out of practices at the beginning of the season. Can he make up the lost practice time?
5 Junior Cadougan G 6-1 Strength: Cadougan has the point guard mentality where he would rather set up a teammate than score himself. He has a strong build and isn’t afraid to take it to the hole. Weakness: He still needs a lot of work on his shot and has to knock down open 3-pointers at a higher clip. Defenders can play off him knowing he is not likely to shoot.
10 Juan Anderson F 6-6 Strength: The prototype of a “switchable” that Williams adores. He is tall, athletic and can play multiple positions. His court vision is top notch and he plays with a point guard mentality. Weakness: Will need a year under Todd Smith’s program to bulk up to handle the rigors of Big East basketball. His shot will also need to improve, but he has plenty of time.
22 Jamail Jones F 6-6 Strength: Has a pictureperfect shooting motion that makes observers believe any shot that leaves his hand is going in. He’s also a high flyer and can throw down a mean dunk. Weakness: His shooting has been very streaky, and he still has problems on the defensive side. Needs to focus more on marking his man in order to see the court under coach Buzz Williams.
23 Jake Thomas G 6-3 Strength: He is a shooter. Case closed. His range supposedly extends to 40 feet, in practice, and he hits threes like he’s playing pop-a-shot. A great addition to the team. Weakness: He won’t play this year after transferring from the South Dakota Coyotes. His defense is also questionable, although his main role will be to light it up from behind the arc, when he can finally play.
32 Jae Crowder F 6-6 Strength: An absolute beast in the paint, he also has shown the ability to score from long range. He isn’t the tallest player, he plays much bigger than his size and is a great rebounder. Weakness: Had issues with early foul trouble last season and will need to cut down on silly fouls. Has a tendency to lose his man on defense at times, especially on inbounds plays.
33 Derrick Wilson G 6-1 Strength: He’s built like a football player because he was one in high school. Those running back genes will serve him well in the Big East. Williams called him the best defensive freshman he’s seen. Weakness: He is not a great scorer, needing work on both his shot and his finishing in the lane. He will also need to adapt to the speed of the Big East.
42 Chris Otule C 6-11 Strength: Is an actual threat to score now and has worked on his baby hook shot. Also a fabulous shot blocker who alters how defenses attack the paint when he’s in the game. Weakness: Has difficulties receiving quick passes and low bounce passes because of his vision problems. Also hasn’t quite reached the level of rebounding he should have with his size.
54 Davante Gardner F 6-8 Strength: Came out of nowhere to become the best post scorer last year. He has a bag full of post moves and a sweet stroke that should be seen more. Weakness: He is still a defensive liability and has problems with taller and quicker players. His playing time will depend on how much he can improve on the defensive end.
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Reigns: Crowder can help shoulder MU’s heavy loads Sound like he’ll have a lot of pressure on him? He will. But that pressure won’t just be on Johnson-Odom’s shoulders. Crowder wants to — and will have to — bear the load with Johnson-Odom. “As a basketball player, that’s what you want. You don’t want
it to be easy,” Crowder said. Crowder’s skill set is very unique in college basketball. He can battle with the post players in the Big East, take his bigger defender off the dribble and nail a jumper in his defender’s face. Crowder’s combination of
size and quickness is a matchup nightmare for opponents, and the conference recognized him for his skill set by naming him a preseason All-Big East Honorable Mention. To improve that honorable mention distinction into a first or second team honor at season’s end, Crowder must improve his consistency. There were games last year where teams made a point to shut him down, and he couldn’t adjust. This year, he’ll be ready for that, according to the man himself.
“You just have to take on that role of bringing your ‘A’ game every night,” Crowder said. “There are going to be teams now where you’re the main focus of their scouting report.” As in the past when Marquette depended heavily on the “Three Amigos” in Williams’ first year, Lazar and Acker his second year, then Butler last
year, this year’s seniors will get the same treatment. They will need help from their supporting cast, but if Marquette is going to succeed this season, it will be because of its two senior leaders. matthew.trebby@marquette.edu
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Senior guard Darius Johnson-Odom will be expected to fly high once again.