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MU under investigation Federal dept. looking at handling of sexual assault cases By Katie Doherty kathleen.doherty@marquette.edu
The Department of Education confirmed it is reviewing Marquette under the Clery Act, investigating the procedures followed by the university after allegations of sexual assault against several student athletes surfaced last semester. “As it has in other cases involving reports of sexual violence on college campuses, the U.S. Department of Education is conducting a paper program review of Marquette University relative to reporting required under the Clery Act,” said Kate Venne, director of university communication. Jane Glickman, a spokeswoman for the Department of Education, confirmed the federal agency has opened a program review
but declined to discuss details as media event raises certain conit is an ongoing investigation. cerns, the school’s independent Two separate instances of audit identifies serious non comsexual assault were reported to pliance or through a review selecDepartment of Public Safety on tion process that may also coinOct. 31, 2010 and Feb. 27, 2011. cide with state reviews performed The Chicago Tribune headlined a by the FBI’s Criminal Justice story on the instances this sum- Information Service (CJIS) Audit mer and followed up with another Unit,” the site said. article with one Provost John of the female “We never know what to expect Pauly said the accusers this university reuntil we find the final review.We’ve fall. ceived a letter The Clery tried very hard to be in compliance.” informing them Act is “a fedProvost John Pauly of the review in eral statute Marquette University early October. requiring all Students did not colleges and hear about it ununiversities participating in fed- til news broke last week. eral student aid programs to Pauly said the university was publish an annual security report not trying to withhold informathat accurately discloses campus tion from the students, but the recrime statistics and security infor- view wasn’t a public event to anmation,” the federal student aid nounce. He compared the review website said. to a type of “internal audit.” The site said the Department of “They (the Department of EduEducation may conduct reviews cation) don’t announce that they to assess compliance to the Clery are investigating a school,” Pauly Act. said. “A review may be initiated See Investigation, page 5 when a complaint is received, a
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Robbery crime scene turns deadly
Photo by Aaron Ledesma/aaron.ledesma@marquette.edu
Robbery suspect Shante D. Alford, 34, was shot and killed Friday fleeing from police officers after robbing Guarantee Bank in Grand Avenue Mall. He had robbed this same bank 10 years ago. See brief, page 2.
Jaywalkers watch for cars, MPD Frontier braces for MPD ticketing bumpy business jaywalkers to the possibility of danger on the streets. The Department of Public Safety released a news brief Monday alerting students to the increased enforcement. The brief warned students of possible fines ranging from $63 to $76 for violations, which include jaywalking and speeding. Director of University Communication Kate Venne advised students to comply with the officers, citing a concern for safety on the road and on crosswalks. “We want students to stay safe and that they follow all
pedestrian and traffic laws,” Venne said. MPD approached DPS last week, informing them that officers would be on campus to increase awareness of traffic safety. DPS Lieutenant Paul Mascari said that the plan is not unusual, especially considering the worsening conditions students will face in the coming month. “With the winter weather coming, (MPD) focuses on traffic safety,” Mascari said. He speculated that Marquette
Jaywalkers on campus face fines from $63 to $76 from the Milwaukee Police Department beginning this week.
Milwaukee operation.” Kowalchuk said although about 120 layoff notices were sent, it is possible that Frontier will not have to involuntarily lay off all those employees. “It is possible that some emBy Olivia Morrissey ployees will take voluntary layolivia.morrissey@marquette.edu offs and that other positions will be reduced by attrition,” he said. In 2009, Republic Airways Frontier Airlines announced up to 120 jobs will be cut at Mil- Holdings bought Frontier — waukee’s Mitchell International which had filed for Chapter 11 Airport in an effort to bring the bankruptcy — with a bid of $108.75 million, according to a airlines out of a financial slump. Known as the airline with furry 2009 Frontier Airlines press release. The Indianawoodland creatures based Republic owns adorning the tails of four airlines and serits planes, Frontier “The schedule vices approximately Airlines lost $102.4 changes were made million last year, ac- to reduce the unprof- 1,500 flights daily to 129 cities in 41 states, cording to the Re- itable Canada, Costa Rica public Airways 2010 flying from and Mexico, accordAnnual Financial ReMilwaukee...” ing to its website. port. Peter Kowalchuk Although it is “The reductions Frontier Airlines owned by Republic, are being made to Denver-based Fronbalance our staffing needs with our Milwaukee flight tier must find passengers to fill its schedule which has been reduced, planes and maintain its finances effective in January,” said Peter while also competing with larger Kowalchuk of Frontier Airlines airlines like Southwest Airlines media relations. “The schedule and United Airlines who have changes were made to reduce a large presence at the Denver the unprofitable flying from MilSee Frontier, page 5 waukee and to strengthen our
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increase traffic safety By Matt Gozun benjaminmatthew.gozun@marquette.edu
Milwaukee police officers will be on the Marquette campus in the coming days to increase enforcement of pedestrian and traffic laws, in an effort to increase awareness of the law before winter weather increases
See Jaywalkers, page 5
Photo by Aaron Ledesma/aaron.ledesma@marquete.edu
DPS REPORTS.....................2 CALENDAR.......................2 VIEWPOINTS........................6 CLOSER LOOK....................8
STUDY BREAK....................10 SPORTS..........................12 CLASSIFIEDS..................14
Milwaukee businesses brace for likely cancellation See, PAGE 4
Airline prepares to cut jobs in wake of financial woes
Lessons from the casino go beyond the blackjack table See PAGE 7
In the big picture, sports are not as important as we think. See PAGE 12