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Sexual assault policy revised and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, chaired a task force of campus and community members that focused on improving sexual misconduct policies. The group sought to improve communication about such incidents and raise awareness of

By Tony Manno existing resources available to anthony.manno@marquette.edu the Marquette community.

“I think (the alleged incidents) From May to August, we enjoyed much appreciated vaca- brought to light the gaps in how tions. Marquette officials, on the Marquette approached things,” other hand, worked through the Geske said.

The task force began meeting summer to improve university policies on sexual assault, after last spring under the direction of former Univerallegations involving sity President the “(The alleged student athletes surRev. Robert A. Wild. faced last spring. incidents) brought Among the particiThe university’s to light the gaps in pants were Milwaurevised policy on how Marquette apkee district attorney sexual assault alleJohn Chisholm, vicgations more closely proached things.” tim advocates and follows the set of J anine Geske counselors, members strict guidelines anLaw Professor of the Department of nounced by the UnitPublic Safety, repreed States Department of Education last April. Mem- sentatives from the mayor’s ofbers of the Marquette commu- fice and Student Health Services, nity have also devised strategies and several other university ofduring summer workshops and ficials.

Geske said a full-time victims’ training.

Janine Geske, distinguished See Policy, page 7 professor of law at Marquette

Monday, August 29, 2011

Sobelman’s open for appetites

University now complying with national guidelines

Freshman Move-in Day: Class of ‘15 Arrives On Campus for First Year

Photo by Aaron Ledesma/aaron.ledesma@marquette.edu

Sobelman’s owner Dave Sobelman helps out on the grill at the new 1601 W. Wells location, opened Aug. 22.

Burger joint opens new location on campus just as the semester is about to begin

By Pat Simonaitis patrick.simonaitis@marquette.edu

Despite original reports from Marquette stating the restaurant would open on Friday, Aug. 26, Dave and Melanie Sobelman opened Sobelman’s @Marquette opened on Monday, Aug. 22, after a month and a half of

The Department of Public Safety and Milwaukee Police Department are investigating two armed robberies reported on campus Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Neither of the victims sustained injury.

According to a DPS report, a man described as 40-years-old and 5’8” tall approached a student on the 2100 block of W. Michigan Ave. shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday. He asked the student a question, presented a weapon and demanded money.

The suspect was reportedly

wearing a white T-shirt, dark Kate Venne, director of univerpants, a black baseball cap and sity communication, said that a fanny pack. in the first incident, the suspect Around 3 a.m., DPS received asked the student a question another report of robbery. Two about a bus transfer before premen in their early 20s stopped senting his weapon and taking a student while he was walking cash. In the second incident the in the alley on the 900 block be- student’s lost property included tween N. 15th and 16th streets. a cell phone and money.

The first suspect was described “I would like to stress again as having a the safety tips thin build that we include in and wear- “I would like to stress again the the safety alerts,” ing a black safety tips that we include in the Venne said. “Parhoodie with safety alerts. Particularly using the ticularly using blue jeans. LIMO and safety patrol services.” the LIMO and The second safety patrol serwas of the vices.”

Kate Venne same age The suspect Director of university communication and build, wearing the fanbut wearing ny pack was last blue jeans and a gray T-shirt. seen leaving the area at 24th The two men showed the student Street and Wisconsin Avenue, a weapon and took his property. DPS reported. The two men DPS officials were unavail- from the second crime report able for comment. However, fled north past State Street.

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By Ben Stanley benjamin.stanley@marquette.edu

Students and parents brave the long lines for elevators in McCorrmick Hall as the freshman of the Class of 2015 begin move-ins as they start the 2011-12 academic year.

See Freshmen, page 3

INDEX

DPS REPORTS.....................2 CALENDAR.......................2 VIEWPOINTS........................8 CLOSER LOOK...................10

STUDY BREAK....................12 SPORTS..........................14 CLASSIFIEDS..................18

See Sobelmans, page 7

More MU students mugged Investigations get underway with two more robberies

Photo by Amanda Frank/amanda.frank@marquette.edu

preparation and to the delight of the hoards of hunger burger seekers returning to campus.

The new restaurant, located at 1601 W. Wells St., occupies the building previously home to Angelo’s Pizza Restaurant and Bar, a staple on the Marquette campus for more than half a century.

Dave Sobelman said he will meet with the Milwaukee Common Council in early September to apply for a liquor license.

The Common Council does not meet in the month of August, which delayed that process.

In the first week of business, the restaurant has hit the ground running, Sobelman said.

“Most restaurants are like a baby,” Sobelman said. “First

Students on a budget unable to eat healthy, study says See, PAGE 2

Marquette welcomes the Rev. Scott R. Pilarz with open arms.

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Democrats pick up two senate seats after state recall elections See PAGE 4

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Nutrition guidelines hard to follow for college students

By Sarah Hauer

sarah.hauer@marquette.edu

A new set of United States nutritional guidelines released in December 2010 urged Americans to eat more foods containing potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin D and calcium. But a recent study suggests meeting those

guidelines may be difficult for college students, due to the high cost of such nutrient-dense foods.

The study, published in a medical journal called Health Affairs, said nutrient-dense foods tend to cost more than food that is full of calories but has minimal nutritional value, and the prices of nutrient-dense foods have increased rapidly over time.

By following the guidelines, the study said, consumers could add on hundreds of dollars to their yearly grocery bill — dollars the average college student may not have.

For example, potassium was the most costly to consume at high levels. On average, Americans need 700 more milligrams of potassium a day to reach the recommended daily value of 3,500 milligrams. To do this would add on about $7.30 to weekly food costs.

Individuals between the ages of 19 and 50 who are on a lowcost food plan currently spend $58.62 per week on groceries, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Adding 700 more milligrams of potassium at $7.30 a week would increase their weekly spending by 12.5 percent.

The study also noted that increased reliance on saturated fat and added sugar as calorie sources was associated with lower cost of diet.

“The dietary guidelines give us the best guidance in health but are not economically feasible for everyone,” said lead researcher Pablo Monsivais, an assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and the School of Public Health at the University of Washington.

Monsivais said college students have a hard time meeting

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DPS Reports August 22 At 3:35 p.m. a student reported that an unknown person(s) removed her secured, unattended bicycle estimated at $115 from outside the Alumni Memorial Union.

August 23 A student reported that an unknown person(s) removed her secured, unattended bicycle estimated at $140 outside the Alumni Memorial Union.

MPD will be contacted.

August 24 At 4:31 p.m. two people not affiliated with Marquette acted in a disorderly manner in the 1900 block of W. Wisconsin Avenue. One of the subjects was taken into custody by MPD for a parole violation.

August 25 At 1:25 a.m. a student was in possession of a false ID on the 1500 block of W. Kilbourn Avenue.

At 9:00 p.m. two underage students were in possession of alcohol in the 800 block of N. 16th Street.

At 12:44 a.m. a student was in possession of alcohol in McCormick Hall.

August 26 At 12:11 a.m. a student reported that between Thursday, August 25 at 12:00p.m. and Friday, August 26 at 12:11 p.m. an unknown person(s) removed a tire from his bicycle, estimated at $60, while it was secured outside of Cudahy Hall.

Events Calendar AUGUST 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Tuesday 30 Brewers vs. Cardinals, Miller Park 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee Repertory Theatre presents “Ten Chimneys” opening at Quadracci Powerhouse. 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee, WI. 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball at Northern Iowa.

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11th Annual Courtyard Music Series.

Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. Milwaukee, WI. 6:30 p.m.

Tailgate Wine Tasting and Workshop.

Bay View Community Center, 1320 E. Oklahoma Ave. Milwaukee, WI. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday 31 Opening reception for the Haggerty’s newest art exhibition: “Current Tendencies II.” Haggerty Museum of Art, 6 p.m.

Brewers vs Cardinals, Miller Park 7:10 p.m.

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Class of ‘15 is biggest yet: 2,084 freshman arrive Applications Recieved: 22,339 Students enrolled in Class of 2015: 2,084

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Marquette Admits: 12,705

Statistics obtained from admissions counselors and the Marquette website. *Statistics for Class of 2015 not official, won't be official until after late registration.

Graphic by Zach Hubbard/zachary.hubbard@marquette.edu

Class size up 8 percent from last year; name recognition draws students to MU

By Simone Smith

simone.smith@marquette.edu

The Class of 2015 has finally arrived.

After the Office of Undergraduate Admissions received more than 22,000 applications and admitted nearly 13,000 students, 2,084 freshman

debuted at Marquette last Wednesday.

The number is up about 8 percent from the 1,928 who enrolled in the Class of 2014.

While the number of applicants has been steadily rising for years, the administration is unsure what has caused the surge.

“It’s really difficult to say at any given year what caused the increase in size,” said Jean M. Burke, associate dean of the Office of Admissions. “This is our 11th or 12th consecutive year with record applications. This is not unusual; our applications increase steadily every year.”

Overall enrollment isn’t the only number that’s up this year.

Students of color make up 23 percent of the class, and freshmen are taking notice.

“It’s a pretty diverse group. It’s kind of like being in high school again with all types of people from different backgrounds,” said Chris Smith, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Burke said there are a multitude of factors that resulted in more applications, but no single department or person could take credit for the increase.

“It’s a collective effort that helps us be as successful as

we are,” Burke said. She cited professors.

“They are interesting. They parents, admissions volunteers and alumni who work together to look energetic, fresh and new,” recruit. She also credits overall said Rong Ge, an assistant professor of mathematics, statistics and name recognition as a factor.

For some, geography and the computer science. “I’m excited. promise of independence were They’re eager to learn and are interested in all sorts of things.” enough.

Members of Orientation Staff “I like being away from home but still being close,” said Eliza- also noticed the incoming stubeth Roque, a freshman in the dents’ curiosity and initiative.

“They all seem really anxious College of Business Administrato ask question. tions and get Others came “It’s a pretty diverse group. It’s kind involved which to pursue a of like being in high school again is a positive,” particular pro- with all types of people from said Stephanie gram that indifferent backgrounds.”

Marecki a juterested them. nior in the Col“I’m here Chris Smith lege of Arts & for the athFreshman, College of Arts & Sciences Sciences who letic training was part of the program. It’s a nice program and nationally Orientation Staff.

Though the new Marquette stuknown,” said Jyron Apayrri, a freshman in the College of dents are just getting acclimated to campus, sights are already set Health Sciences.

Visiting campus sealed the deal on the class of 2016.

“It’s too early to predict [the for some incoming freshmen.

“I chose Marquette because it size of next year’s class], but was the only school I visited that we’re already recruiting for,” I could see myself going to,” said Burke said. “There’s no clear Taylor Walker, a freshman in the picture of what the class will look like at this time. We’re just College of Engineering.

The Class of 2015 has beginning the process.” already left an impression on their classmates and soon-to-be

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Residences get decked out

As students began the pilgrimage back to Marquette this past week, many returned to find that everything was not as they had left it in May. Multiple campus buildings underwent significant renovations this summer, including McCormick Hall, Cobeen Hall and the Alumni Memorial Union.

In Cobeen, surface improvements included new paint, carpet, furniture, curtains and selflocking doors, said Rick Arcuri, associate dean for administration of the Office of Residence Life.

These renovations were a continuation of construction work that began last summer, which included building study lounges on each floor and beginning the installation of a sprinkler system in the building.

In McCormick, work began on renovations that will take three summers to complete, Arcuri

said. Crews this summer converted study lounges on each floor into new quad rooms for students.

While a majority of the work done on campus buildings was done over the summer, he said, Marquette utilizes student breaks to make progress on renovations as well. Construction work, which is done by an outside contractor, was also done over longer breaks such as Christmas and spring breaks last year.

The changes made to all of the residence halls, including McCormick, were not related to the unusually large class of 2015 that arrived this week, Arcuri said.

“These were all projects that were already underway,” he said.

“They had nothing to do with the size of the incoming class.”

Arcuri said the biggest renovation in Cobeen and McCormick was the installation of new sprinkler systems in the buildings.

Students and staff familiar with Cobeen prior to the recent renovations agreed that the hall’s new look is a significant improvement from last year.

“Having worked in Cobeen a few years ago, it’s amazing how much it has changed,” said Kelsey Stockton, Cobeen residence hall director. “Cobeen used to look good, but now it’s really been taken up to the next level.”

Meghan McCaffrey, a sophomore in the College of Nursing and former Cobeen resident, said the changes are dramatic. McCaffrey returned to Cobeen this year as a resident assistant.

“The renovations are great – very different from last year,” McCaffrey said. “Since everything is brand new, it really feels like home because you get to make it your own. My residents will really feel like it’s their space.”

Though the renovations in McCormick meant the loss of lounge space on the floors, some students spoke positively of the changes.

“I think the new quads in McCormick look pretty nice,” said Chelsea Greco, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Aside from residence hall renovations, the AMU also saw some changes made to what was previously the Leadership, Education and Development Center. Now called the Center for Leadership, Service and Involvement, the renovated space is larger than the original LEAD Center and includes several tables as well as computers for student use.

The space was previously a portion of the Student Organization Commons and is located across from the original LEAD Center in the AMU.

the state, which positioned Republican senators in predominantly Republican districts, as the primary reason.

“Democrats have failed twice in recalling the 2010 elections.

The strategic Democrats will say, ‘Ok, that’s not a good use of our resources. There are a lot of other things we could be doing in 2012,’” McAdams said.

He said the narrow Republican majority in the Senate will be significant for both parties.

“The bottom line is, the ability of Democrats to do anything bold or far-reaching in legislation is limited. At the same time, getting sweeping

legislation through the Senate is going to be trickier for Walker and Republicans, and they may be forced to make compromises,” McAdams said.

McAdams also said the narrow majority will place a greater significance on moderate Republicans in the state senate, namely Dale Schultz (RRichland Center), who did not vote for Walker’s budget repair bill and wanted to water down changes in collective bargaining rights.

The recall elections began in July with primaries for both parties. On July 12, the Democratic primaries for Senate seats

occupied by Republicans were held. A week later, the GOP held its primaries for Democrats’ seats.

The call for the elections erupted amidst the infighting in Madison over the governor’s budget initiatives. In February and March, sixteen groups filed papers to recall Wisconsin state senators – eight against both Republicans and Democrats.

The state Government Accountability Board then set elections for six Republicans and three Democrats.

Cobeen, McCormick among dorms receiving makeovers

By Allison Kruschke

allison.kruschke@marquette.edu

Photo by Erin Caughey/erin.caughey@marquette.edu

Renovations to McCormick Hall included new furniture for dorm rooms.

Recall the Recall?

Republicans hold onto slim senate majority after historic summer elections incumbent Republican senators retained their seats: Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay), Alberta The six-month saga of Wis- Darling (R-River Hills), Sheila consin’s state Senate recall Harsdorf (R-River Falls) and movement ended with late this Luther Olsen (R-Ripon). Two summer with four weeks of vot- Democratic challengers, Jesing, leaving Democrats retain- sica King of Oshkosh and state ing two seats in the Senate and Rep. Jennifer Shilling (D-La Republicans with a 17-16 ma- Crosse), were also victorious in jority. the election.

Although the recall caught Graeme Zielinski, communational attention, some Mar- nications director of the Demquette students are out of the ocratic Party of Wisconsin, loop with Wisconsin politics viewed the recall elections as after spending the summer out motivation for Wisconsin Demof state. ocrats for the upcoming 2012 “I don’t remember seeing election. anything in the news about “The recall elections were a them,” said Kayte Tuleta, a massive victory for the people sophomore in the College of of Wisconsin against Scott Business Administration and Walker and the Republican part-time resipolicies,” Ziedent of Ohio. “The bottom line is, the ability of linski said.

“I didn’t even Democrats to do anything bold or “People all know there far-reaching in legislation is limited.” over the state were imporare awake to tant elections this, and they going on in are not going John McAdams back to sleep.”

Wisconsin.”

Professor of political science The most reZielinski cent election, also noted that on Aug. 16, should the saw two Democratic incum- people of Wisconsin move to bents win seats in the Senate. recall Gov. Scott Walker, the Sen. Jim Holperin (D-Conover) Democratic Party of Wisconsin beat out Tea Party activist Kim would follow suit.

Simac of Eagle River, and Sen. John McAdams, a political Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) science professor at Marquette, defeated Republican lawyer said the removal of Walker and Jonathan Steitz. his administration from office General elections for six dis- is not so likely. He cited the retricts were held Aug. 9. Four cent Republican redistricting in

By Olivia Morrissey

olivia.morrissey@marquette.edu

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Crime heats up DPS urges students to use all safety measures available

By Katie Doherty

katie.doherty@marquette.edu

Students received multiple Department of Public Safety email reports this summer, as the number of campus robberies between the last day of classes and move-in spiked from three to six since last year.

The incidents spanned across campus, and the weapons used varied.

One suspect held his victim at knife-point. One attempted to strong-arm the victim and struck him in the face with his fist. One displayed a handgun. Another four, two of whom were later caught and taken into custody, displayed a taser.

In another case, suspects displayed a sawed-off .22 rifle.

DPS, assisted by the Milwaukee County Police Department, located the suspects within six minutes of receiving the report and were also able to recover the

weapon, which was found unloaded.

Not all were student victims.

An alumnus and a student’s guest were also robbed.

Captain Russell Shaw, associate director of DPS, said economic and weather conditions can affect crime rates.

“People are walking more and walking alone,” Shaw said. “It almost becomes a crime of opportunity.”

He encourages those who do decide to walk to stay in welllit areas, stay out of alleys and avoid walking alone late at night.

“If you’re uncomfortable, use your senses and go to a Blue Light phone,” he said, noting that many times students do not utilize the safety tools provided on campus.

“The temptation is always there to walk,” Shaw said, but he urges students to instead contact DPS when they feel uncomfortable. The Marquette LIMO vans run from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. on week nights, and until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and if students need transportation at another time, DPS will send a

squad car to pick them up.

Asia Jackson, a Milwaukee native and sophomore in the College of Communication, lives about five minutes from campus. She visited campus several times this summer and, like all returning students, received numerous DPS alerts this summer.

Jackson said the e-mails were overwhelming, but she was reassured that DPS took proper precautions and made students aware of the incidents.

“I feel safer than I did last year as a freshman because I felt that DPS and the Milwaukee County Police Department had a strong presence on campus this summer,” Jackson said.

DPS chief Larry Rickard also spoke to the class of 2015 during freshmen orientation, covering general issues of student safety.

Brittany Nino, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences, said she heard about some robberies from those she knew staying on campus, but the DPS presentation eased her concerns.

“They had a very strong presentation and explained their role on campus,” Nino said. ”I feel very safe as a new student after hearing how important safety is to them.”

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Wanted: Less sugar, fat the guidelines not only because of their economic situation but also because most students do not prepare their own meals.

“Students are eating out and giving up control,” Monsivais said. “You don’t know what is in the food you order. When you go out to eat you are increasing your intake of salt, fat and sugar.”

The study suggested that consumers select foods that are good sources of multiple nutrients in order to increase their intake at a smaller cost.

To increase potassium intake, Monsivais suggested eating white potatoes, bananas and dried fruit. He also said to increase fiber intake by eating beans and dried fruit, and to increase vitamin D eat dairy foods and mushrooms.

Monsivais suggests that students spend more time in the kitchen to build their cooking skills and eat less processed foods.

Timothy Gainey, a first year dental student, said eating healthy on a budget is hard, so he eats a lot of carbohydrates

because they are cheaper.

“Everything available on campus to buy is processed,” Gainey said. He also said he wished there was a place to buy fruits and vegetables on campus.

Kyle Stanley, a junior in the College of Communication, said he learned how to eat healthy on campus.

“I now use more MarquetteCASH to purchase healthy items at the brew,” Stanley said. He used to only eat in the traditional dining halls but he now receives more MarquetteCASH from his parents to purchase healthier items.

The study also said that the government should do more to help consumers eat healthier.

The writers of the nutritional recommendations, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, have called for financial incentives to help low-income consumers purchase vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats and seafood. The committee said that the current system is good at providing calories but not nutrients.

Sexual assault still hot topic University under fire for handling of 2010-11 incidents

By Ben Stanley benjamin.stanley@marquette.edu

Despite no charges being filed, sexual assault allegations made against several Marquette student athletes during the 2010-2011 school year rocked campus, revealing flaws in university policies that prompted changes in how sexual assault is reported on campus.

Those flaws were exposed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office, which issued a statement in May criticizing the university’s investigation of the allegations.

Milwaukee County District Attorney John T. Chisholm said the university had a legal obligation to report the allegations to police, but

it did not.

Public Safety is a private security li“No law enforcement agency was censee and not a sworn police force, able to adequately investigate this it has an obligation to report crimes matter at the time it occurred,” Ch- to the Milwaukee Police Departisholm said in a statement released ment,” Chisholm said.

May 26. “The subsequent efforts by Two separate incidents were rethe Milwaukee Police Department ported to DPS on Oct. 31, 2010 and were inhibited by the fact that it did Feb. 27, 2011. not receive this As reported in information a Marquette Triuntil months “Because Marquette University bune article from after it hap- Public Safety is a private security March 29, in the pened.” licensee and not a sworn police force, October case, a Kate Venne, it has an obligation to report crimes.” student reported director of unifour male student versity comathletes sexuJohn T. Chisholm ally assaulted her. munication, Milwaukee County DA MPD was not said Marquette changed its contacted about procedures after meeting with the the incident. The incident in FebruDA’s office on April 29. All inci- ary involved another student who dents of sexual assault are now re- reported a male student athlete sexported to MPD. ually assaulted her, which was also The university previously con- reported in a Marquette Tribune artacted MPD only if requested by the ticle from April 19. alleged victim. Chisholm claimed In an interview with the Chicago this is illegal.

Tribune, the student involved in the “Because Marquette University February incident said a DPS officer “discouraged her from making an official report with police or campus officials” after meeting with DPS for a second time.

The student then met with a detective from MPD after the October case was made public in late March.

She later met with school administrators to discuss the allegations and an official report was filed with DPS on March 31.

The student withdrew from classes on April 14, nine days after meeting with the DA’s office.

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College of Business Administration who has worked on orientation staff for the past two years, said the staff’s training this year emphasized sexual misconduct through two sessions with the counseling center and an open discussion.

“It will at least get everyone to start thinking about it and assess the situation,” students through the issue.

“That is a new component to raise O’Halloran said.

Efforts have also been made to emawareness and give them some better language to reach out to students and be more phasize programs and resources already confident in talking about it,” Quade said. available. These include “Marquette: On Stage,” an orientation Quade said more stuprogram which includes dent leadership groups “Sexual assault has a deep impact will go through the on individuals... It’s an act of violence, monologues on sexual decision-making, as well as program in the next and it is important for everybody to counseling resources. few months, including Geske said the task athletics, club sports, pay attention.” force would continue disGreek life and MarJanine Geske cussions in mid-Septemquette Student GovernLaw Professor ber. ment.

“Sexual assault has a “If we can get that deep impact on individukind of conversation happening, we are helping people be more als,” Geske said. “It’s an act of violence, and it is important for everybody to pay aware,” Quade said.

Charlotte O’Halloran, a junior in the attention.”

Policy: Sexual assault revision Sobelman’s: New location is a hit on campus it crawls, then it walks, talks and so on. (Sobelman’s @Marquette), on the other hand, was running right out of the womb.”

Sobelman and the staff were immediately bombarded by customers, selling more than 1,300 burgers in the first two days of business, he said. Since then, the restaurant has been operating at nearly full capacity, with diners often lined up out the door waiting to be seated.

Despite the high demand for burgers in the Marquette location, Sobelman said he did not expect the original Sobelman’s Pub N Grill at 1900 W. St. Paul Ave. to be affected by the second location. He said both locations had been busy last week.

Sobelman said the original restaurant, which is very similar to the Marquette location, catered to factory workers and the homeless when it first opened 12 years ago, cashing checks for early customers and renting out rooms upstairs to some homeless people.

Later Sobelman served the crews that built the Potawatomi Casino at 1721 W. Canal Street, as well as crew bosses and owners of local businesses.

He said the first link to the Marquette community came during one of his first few years of business, when he saw a group of students jogging. Sobelman said he ran out and stopped them, offering each of the students a card good for one draft beer. The men returned and turned out to be the Marquette wrestling team.

Sobelman said the team brought their friends, who brought their friends, and, as time passed, more and more Marquette students would frequent the bar for burgers and beer.

He said it was weird rising from Sobelman’s blue-collar beginnings to ultimately receiving national recognition by the Travel Channel’s television series “Food Wars” last May. Melanie Sobelman, Dave Sobelman’s wife, said the initial week at Marquette was going well. She said the restaurant was about 95 percent complete, but work still had to be done with storage space.

Tomas Garcia, manager of the Marquette location, said the staff will consist of about half Marquette students. Garcia, who has worked for Sobelman’s for five years, said the staff was very busy and still learning on the fly.

Dave Sobelman said he was “humbled and flattered” by Marquette’s offer to lease him the building in the heart of campus.

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advocate would also be placed on campus as well as a rapid response team for immediate assistance to affected students.

The task force also discussed a revised role for DPS to facilitate communication between victims and the Milwaukee Police Department.

“We started talking that Public Safety had to call the police even if victim did not want them to call the police, and how we could do that more sensitively,” Geske said. “A good process was developed to make sure the victim is not re-victimized.”

One new program developed this year is the Student Success Program, an online course that focuses on sexual misconduct. Stephanie Quade, dean of students, said orientation staff and resident assistants completed the program to lead new

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Letter from the Editor:

The Marquette Tribune Editorial Board:

Brooke Goodman, Viewpoints Editor Maria Tsikalas, Editorial Writer Matthew Reddin, Editor-in-Chief Tori Dykes, Managing Editor Derrick Chengery, News Editor Caroline Campbell, Closer Look Editor

Mike Nelson, Sports Editor Sarah Elms, Marquee Editor Marissa Evans, Copy Chief Zachary Hubbard, Visual Content Editor

STAFF EDITORIAL

Welcome, Fr. Pilarz

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After 15 years, Marquette bids farewell to of administration he will run; efforts that the Rev. Robert A. Wild and ushers in a new will not diminish once routine sets in and era with the arrival of the Rev. Scott R. Pi- his newness fades. larz. An “out with the old, in with the new” Even so, Pilarz begins his presidency anticipation sweeps across campus, and the after notable controversies over the past entire Marquette community gets to ask the two years, specifically last spring’s alquestion, “What do we want this new guy legations of sexual assault made against to do?” student athletes and the spring 2010 deciThe imminent inaugural school year for sion to rescind the offer of open position of Pilarz marks a rare opportunity for Mar- Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences to quette’s student body to address their hopes Jodi O’Brien, an out lesbian professor of and concerns for the school and its new sociology from Seattle University. president. The last time students had the We are curious to see if, and how, he chance to help shape the direction of a new addresses the restructuring of university president was in 1996. If all goes well with sexual assault policies, and anticipate a Pilarz, Marquette will not have such an op- continuation of dialogue concerning the portunity again for a long time.

LGBTQ community at Marquette. Pilarz’s This means that we, the current students, direction of these discussions will indicate hold the power to tell the new administra- the way he wants to ensure our campus is tion what we think the future should hold one of inclusion, and welcoming to all. for our 130-year-old university.

Not only does Pilarz take up his new post With all eyes of Marquette’s commu- in the wake of recent conflict and unrest, nity and the city of Milwaukee upon him, but he begins his time here after a summer Pilarz has begun his time here making an with an unusually high number of crime reextra effort to take cues from students first. ports on and around campus. In evaluating Whether for purposes of publicity, integrity this influx of DPS notices, we ask whethor a combination of the two, he has made er crime always rises and falls in similar a commitment to listen and be open to our waves, or if safety on campus is an issue suggestions, perhaps more than any other that requires further investigation. time in the future.

We are excited that PilaPilarz’s predecessor, rz shows so much interest It is not every day that a Wild, went down in uniin students’ opinions. Eduversity history as one community of 11,800 students cation works best when of its most transforma- faces a blank page such as this administration, faculty tional leaders. His acand students listen to and complishments helped one. value each other’s ideas. distinguish Marquette But we are just as eager as one of the nation’s to see what his own ideas leading Jesuit schools, and enrollment grew are for both the immediate and distant fularger than ever. tures. We want to know how his goals difIn other words, Pilarz has some big shoes fer from his predecessor’s. It is not every to fill. day that a community of 11,800 students He has already done an admirable job faces a blank page such as this one. expressing his desire to truly be a students’ Only time will tell what shall be written. president. It is heartening to see him greet So from us to you, Fr. Pilarz: Welcome to students around campus and live in a Cam- our family, and welcome to what we hope pus Town apartment. His gesture of gather- will be a brand new, rejuvenated chapter of ing students for dinner to hear their thoughts Marquette history. about the university is equally encouraging.

We hope these efforts foreshadow the type

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Well, how do we look?

It’s a brand new year, and that means changes have come to the Marquette Tribune — all for the better, we hope. One of the biggest changes has been to the pages you’re reading now, a cosmetic shuffle designed to make our Viewpoints section stand out from the pack.

But that’s not the biggest change overall.

That achievement goes to the online side of things, over at marquettetribune.org. Come on, Google it. We’ll wait.

As you can see (if you’ve indulged my whim, that is), things are a bit different than you might remember from last year. But the changes aren’t just skin deep. This year, we’re making a new level of commitment to the Tribune’s online format, so you can get more from your student newspaper.

The most prominent shift you’ll see is an increased blog presence from us, providing a steady stream of online-first content from across our paper’s desks at blogs.marquettetribune.org.

In Marquee, Hitting the Marq enters its second semester, providing a glimpse into what’s on the minds of our arts and entertainment reporters five days a week. Here in Viewpoints, we’re launching three columnist blogs, with Bridget Gamble tackling gender roles, Kelly White conquering her personal bucket list and the advice column of a mysterious stranger known as the “Marquette Worrier.” And our sports desk will soon be debuting their men’s basketball

blog, Paint Touches, to allow for extra coverage beyond the print edition.

We’re also increasing our commitment to online multimedia, so expect to see more pictures, videos and audio on the site in the future. As journalists in the digital era, it’s more important than ever to tell stories from new and exciting angles, to engage and enlighten our audience.

That said, not all the changes are limited to our online platform. We’ve revamped our news beats to provide greater, more varied coverage both on- and offline, and we’re working to expand in our other desks as well.

Basically, we’re working our hardest to make this year’s Tribune the best it can be for you, just as we do every year. And it’s paid off — last spring we were named the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2010 Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper, and this year we hope to provide the same quality level of coverage.

Remember, we’re here to be your student newspaper, so please contact us via email, phone or our online comments section if you have concerns or suggestions.

And don’t think all these changes are final — we’re going to be working to continually improve our print and online content throughout the year. We’re looking forward to the journey.

Yours, Matthew Reddin, editor-in-chief matthew.reddin@mu.edu

Column

Take a vacation from your everyday expectations not the thousands of miles we traveled, that made it the ultimate vacation.

While I was away, I realized just how much I depend on my expectations of people, places and things, and how that interferes with my ability to appreciate what’s in front of my face. One of my most timeconsuming hobbies has always been the research and preparation I put into various Bridget Gamble activities, not the activities themselves.

I’d look at a person’s Facebook and ex“I know nothing about Portugal other pect to learn everything I needed to know. than I’m standing in its airport,” my friend I’d ask my friends who else was going said on the first day of our vacation this to the party I was about to walk into. My friend asked me to join his six-person basepast summer.

Despite the way it sounded, this was not ball team and I had to Google it before ignorance; this was a promise perfected. giving my answer.

Spontaneity was lacking in my life, We were about to spend one week in Italy, a place we’d each previously visited and one and I decided to rectify that. After all, if I in Portugal, where everything was as for- can tour one of the most gorgeous couneign as it could possibly be. We had agreed tries in the world with zero expectations, to learn everything about Portugal from the I could probably manage to keep an open mind in my one-bedcountry itself, not dicroom apartment in tionaries and Rick Steves.

Milwaukee.

“We’re so lucky,” she I’d look at a person’s I’ve spent my first continued, “to just land in Facebook and expect to learn three years of college a European country like everything I needed to know. convinced that I know newborns.” it all, but this year I’m I gushed and agreed, going to speak the stepping carelessly on the truth to myself and evback of a stranger’s shoe.

“Sorry,” I mumbled in English to the eryone else: I’m not even close.

This year, I’d like to take a different apwoman, who held me in an icy stare that lasted the duration of our escalator ride. proach. I would like to meet more people She reeled not so much because of what and have fewer preconceived notions of I’d done, but because of the apology I was them. I’d like to sign up for clubs I know nothing about. I’d like to order entrees I can unable to offer.

We quickly discovered that traveling in barely pronounce and buy concert tickets ignorance meant clumsiness at first: There for bands I barely know. I’d like to look at was plenty of tripping over words and surprises more as gems and less as anxiety luggage, misreadings of maps and man- attacks.

I should warn that if you’re going to share nerisms. It was clear that our Portuguese phrase books definitely could’ve been put my approach, it will be less than smooth.

But we’re here to make every day an adto better use.

But I must admit, there was something venture, not a predictable picture of perfection. genius about this plan.

So let’s take a vacation from our expectaEverything we did, ate and saw was a marvel and a half. We rhapsodized over tions, and make room for the surprises that the simple egg pastries that Lisbon is fa- will transform our stories. mous for, and I’ll be honest: If we had seen bridget.gamble@mu.edu pictures of them beforehand, we probably wouldn’t have even stopped in the bakery.

It was the endless surprise of our trip,

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Warriors, Golden Eagles and Dinosaurs, oh my!

Ian Yakob Some people say you should cherish every moment. They say life is too short to waste time messing around.

Yeah, okay. Those people suck.

I admit, calling out a cliché is cliché by now anyway, but whatever. The truth is, life is too long to be serious all the time.

If we aren’t immature once in awhile, we’re being mundane on purpose. Resisting the urge to be juvenile is like announcing to the world that you are boring.

It’s not about maturity, yet people still say to grow up. But growing up is something that happens to you, not something you make happen. I’m not trying to be Peter Pan here, although I used to play hooky. Zing.

So what childish discussions can I engage

If dinosaurs are somehow not PC enough, in to escape monotony this year, you might ask? Let’s start with one of the oldest in the what about the Marquette Wimpy Otters?

Our own Dr. Franzoi would agree this is Marquette playbook.

At the end of the Business Journal’s arti- a classic self-handicapping maneuver. The cle on the Rev. Robert A. Wild’s departure, Wimpy Otters are expected to lose, so noWild’s advice to incoming president Scott body thinks twice when it happens. On the Pilarz was to avoid any and all discussions other hand, when the Wimpy Otters win, it is nothing short of heroic. about our school mascot.

Keep thinking about dinosaurs.

Well, let’s just say I’m not Pilarz, and Look, I don’t have much to prove. I won’t Wild ain’t around no more. pretend my voice is deeper than it is, and I We should have changed it to dinosaurs.

We still can change it to dinosaurs. The won’t pretend I’m good friends with Wiz. For the most part, it Marquette Dinosaurs. makes no difference That looks awesome. Resisting the urge to be if I put on pretentious And after you say it juvenile is like announcing pretenses or florid faenough times (i.e. once), cades and act as if I it even sounds awesome. to the world that you are were more enlightened What mascot besides boring. than anyone. See what the meteor can defeat I mean? You don’t care, the dinosaur? It’s geso I won’t bother. neric, it’s historic, it’s But I am more enlightened, wink face. diverse and coolest of all, it’s Jurassic.

What I am here to do is to put words beAnd who in their right minds would be the meteorites anyway? If the NFL sees tween these margins to get us all thinking this, it will probably steal the name for too much.

I’ll be the first to say I am not as clever when the team in LA finally surfaces. The Los Angeles Dinosaurs: Superbowl XLVIII as the writers of Community, but I won’t be spewing absolute drivel either. I have a disChampions. Destiny awaits.

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After tonight, we can confirm: The Class of 2015 can dance.

@pstanly

@TeamSobelman at @MarquetteU-It is like two of my best friends had a kid, and that kid makes great food.

@sophiamsanders

The freshmen arriving on campus reminds me that I’m less than 9 months away from graduating and a real job #eww

@sbonahoom

I love when people tell me their wristband fell off. These things don’t just fall off.

taste for political babble and naive propositions. Instead, I’m about enjoying what we can while preserving what is real.

Still, as history and Dave Chappelle taught us, sometimes keeping it real goes wrong. But life goes on. Dinosaurs.

And life goes on whether I’m here or not.

I don’t pretend that we were all unaware of that. So if you’re this far into reading my silly meta-introduction already, I don’t applaud you, but rather I question your attention span. I’m just here to be provocative, and I hope you desire that.

So what’s up Marquette?

Another year down, another year up, another passed test, another filled cup. The previous statement was not original. I wish the new previous statement was false.

I’ve got my own reasons to want this fall to last forever, and maybe you have some too. So let’s put a drop of water into this semester’s hourglass — maybe the clumped sand won’t fall and we can prolong this magic.

Summer was already on fast forward, we just need to adapt. But remember, stop being so serious all the time. Seriously. ian.yakob@mu.edu

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Students share their favorite on and off campus activities

Hampton Ave.

Lake Dr.

By Kara Chiuchiarelli kara.chiuchiarelli@marquette.edu

Capitol Dr.

Holton St.

Whether you are new to Marquette or returning for your senior year, there are some things on campus and in Milwaukee that never get old. Here is a compilation of activities to cross off a Marquette “bucket list.”

Wisconsin Ave.

Bluemound Rd.

1st St.

Marquette has over 50 clubs and organizations labeled “academic or professional” that students can get involved with, according to Marquette’s website.

Thomas LeNoir, a junior in the College of Business Administration, said most majors also have academic-based clubs associated with them.

“You learn stuff you don’t get to know in classes,” LeNoir said.

“But with the clubs, you get to seek out who you want to talk to and learn more about what you’re interested in.”

6 th St.

“Tuesday night mass is a cool community,” said Traci Sheehan, a senior in the College of Education. “It’s an upbeat atmosphere and a good way to start off the week.”

Natalie Campbell, a junior in the College of Education, said the 10 p.m. mass Monday through Thursday would be the first item on her bucket list.

Shimp said he would also recommend a mass at St. Joan of Arc Chapel, although not necessarily on a Tuesday night.

“Everybody will tell you to go to the Tuesday night mass at Joan of Arc, but my challenge would be to attend a non-Tuesdaynight mass there,” Shimp said.

“Tuesday night is different, it’s more of a collective community thing!”

Layton Blvd.

Many students, such as Robbie Shimp, a 2011 graduate of the College of Communication, agree that one of Milwaukee’s highlights is the trip down to Lake Michigan.

“Especially for new students, it’s easy to take the bus down there and spend a whole day at the lake,” Shimp said.

Students can take the 30 bus route from campus all the way to Prospect Avenue and North Avenue on the weekends and Lake Drive and North Avenue on weekdays.

“I think freshmen year is about freedom, and walking down to the lake with my friends was a big part of my freshman year,” said Liz Stone, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences!

Photo Illustration by Katherine Lau/ katherine.lau@marquette.edu

Shimp also said students can join organizations and honors societies on campus they are interested in and meet people with similar interests while also building resumes!

Many students recommend volunteering efforts or service organizations. There are many different options for students on campus and throughout Milwaukee.

“I was involved in Midnight Run most of my semesters here and volunteered at women’s shelters,” Sheehan said, “It was really humbling to talk to people and a neat experience to have a sense of community there.”

LeNoir, also a resident assistant, said he recommends his residents volunteer in one capacity or another. He stressed the ease and the variety of options, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Hunger Clean Up and Repairers of the Breach.

“My hope for volunteer activities is that it’s not a onetime thing, and students find something they enjoy to help out and do in Milwaukee,” Campbell said!

A brewery tour is something adults of any age can enjoy, but they can be more interesting when you sample a brewery’s craft.

The MillerCoors’ Milwaukee Brewery offers a free tour Monday through Saturday year-round, and daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day, said Kindra Loferski, guest relations manager at MillerCoors.

“Our tour consists of a brand new video, packing lines, our warehouse, brewhouse, historic Miller cave and a sampling of

three brews for those 21 and over,” Loferski said.

Loferski stressed that MillerCoors offers students a

food.

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“Especially if you’re a student here in Milwaukee, it’s really something you should experience,” Loferski said.

Considering popularity and the new “Sobelman’s @Marquette” location, Sobelman’s Pub & Grill on St. Paul Avenue has become a Marquette staple.

“Sobelman’s is really, uniquely Milwaukee,” Sheehan said. “It has a really chill atmosphere.”

Dave Sobelman, owner of both locations, attributes his popularity with Marquette and in Milwaukee to the restaurant’s appearance on the Food Network show Food Wars, as well as the quality of his

to “be one of the coolest college bars around.” From paint choices in renovations to future menu items, he hopes his establishment will belong solely to Marquette.

Milwaukee’s Public Market on North Water Street offers an indoor food and shopping experience.

Shimp said he enjoyed the Public Market as a place off campus when needing something different.

“It’s nice to get out and to see the Public Market with friends and look around at all the different things they have going on there,” LeNoir said.

He also mentioned the cooking lessons offered and the various stalls, such as one that sells a

unique.

“I’d recommend to go there and get a sample and try something new,” LeNoir said.

“If you can, you should definitely do a summer in Milwaukee,” Shimp said. “Most people get a job or take classes in the summer and just being there with friends and without classes was different but cool.”

Sheehan also recommended musical festivals that Milwaukee hosts in the summer, such as Summerfest and Jazz in the Park, the latter of which she said was “really chill” and good for having dinner, listening to music and taking a break from campus.

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Whether for religious reasons or just to clear your head, students recommend Campus Ministry’s retreats for religious or nonreligious reasons.

“I’ve done a couple of retreats, and it’s the perfect way to get away for a weekend and see nature,” Campbell said.

Campbell said there are usually retreats for everyone to apply for if interested. Shimp also recommended Campus Ministry.

“Get involved in Campus Ministry if you have any inclination to,” Shimp said.

“Regardless of your faith, Campus Ministry has excellent resources for students.”

There are many areas in Milwaukee that students frequent or find interesting, such as the Third Ward or Brady Street.

“Taking a casual stroll down to Brady Street is a good idea,” LeNoir said.

He also recommends students venture downtown to different restaurants, such as The King and I or Rock Bottom Brewery, both within walking distance of campus.

“The Farmer’s Market has all local vegetables, beautiful fresh flowers -- I remember we all used to walk down there from Cobeen in the morning and get flowers,” Sheehan said. “It’s good to get there early so you’re not wasting your day.”

Along with the Milwaukee Children’s Museum, this architectural great that sits on Lake Michigan is not just a citywide symbol thanks to architect Santiago Calatrava. The museum also houses collections of 15th century to modern art, according to the museum’s website.

According to the Milwaukee Art Museum’s latest estimates, the combination of the War Memorial Center, Quadracci Pavillion and Cudahy Gardens houses about 20,000 works of art for students to enjoy. Students receive a discounted admission of $12, and the museum has free admission the first Thursday of every month.

For many students, a “Marquette Experience” consists of how

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time is spent, and those who work with incoming students, such as LeNoir, understand such importance.

“People often don’t want to, but if you’re considering doing something, you should try it,” LeNoir said. “Because even if you do end up wasting a few hours,

you’d be doing that anyway.”

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CROSSWORD DON’T SPOIL YOUR DINNER By Ellsworth Parks

ACROSS 1 “The Simpsons” cartoonist Groening 5 Send-up 10 Stand the test of time 14 Farm unit 15 ’96 presidential candidate Alexander 16 Soothing plant gel 17 Photographer’s favorite dessert?

19 Homey rooms 20 “___ Haw” 21 Marina feature 22 Most demure 24 Jobs for musicians 25 Person with a big white hat 26 Bebe’s “Frasier” and “Cheers” role 29 Ingenious devices 33 Illogical 34 Coffee nickname 35 ___ of the above 36 Fake coin 37 __ stone (unchangeable) 38 Egg on 39 French papa 40 Ready an orange 41 Annoy 42 George Lucas movie 44 More difficult 45 Rules out 46 Belfry residents

Tribune 13 7 Come up after a dive 4 50 Kind of package 51 Wall-bracket shape 54 Enthusiastic review 55 Umpire’s favorite dessert?

58 Brainchild 59 Greek letters 60 Dirty bathtub’s trait 61 Pocket protector wearer, in stereotypes 62 Watering hole items 63 Big diamonds DOWN 1 Jet speed unit 2 Aerobics class reminder 3 “But only God can make a ___” (Kilmer) 4 Tiger’s platform 5 Santa’s ride 6 Walks the floor 7 Sharif or Bradley 8 “Mighty” fine home for a squirrel?

9 Undergrad 10 Manicurist’s favorite dessert?

11 Aweather’s opposite 12 Your brothers, to your father 13 Kind of pilot 18 Bitter ill will 23 Adjustable dress feature

24 Ms. Rogers’ favorite dessert?

25 Type of servant or engineer 26 Speech impediments 27 Cove 28 Writer ___ Ingalls Wilder 29 Airport areas 30 Sounded like a pigeon 31 Ne’er-do-well 32 Jewish feast 34 Greetings for the villain 37 Barbecue shack snack 41 Mater’s partner 43 Droll one 44 Bother 46 Cartoon elephant 47 Land of leprechauns 48 ___-to-order (custom) 49 “Be it ___ so humble ·” 50 Baby-faced 51 Grandiose 52 “Walk the ___” (2005 biopic) 53 Betty Grable’s were insured 56 Agricultural tool 57 Garment with underwire

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

MKE Cup returns to the Golden Eagles Fourth time MU takes the event

By Michael LoCicero michael.locicero@marquette.edu

Although Marquette’s shutout streak was finally snapped, the women’s soccer team cruised through the 12th annual MKE Cup with victories over the Saint Louis Billikens (5-0) and the Long Beach State 49ers (21) this past weekend. The two victories earned Marquette its fourth MKE Cup. With the victories, Marquette improved its season record to 4-0-0 and sets up a showdown with No. 9/11 Florida State (according to the NSCAA’s rankings and Soccer America’s rankings, respectively) in Tallahassee, Fla., this Friday. The Seminoles ended Marquette’s 2010 season with a 3-0 victory in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

“They took a really important thing away from us last year, and it is definitely going to be redemption for us this year,” said junior forward Lisa Philbin.

Philbin had the game-winning goal in Marquette’s win over Long Beach State Sunday after senior forward Rachael Sloan outran a defender and passed to Philbin, who fired a shot past 49ers senior goalkeeper Kaitlyn Gustaves.

The goal was Philbin’s first of the year and fourth of her career.

The Golden Eagles jumped

out to an early lead in the fifth minute on sophomore forward Maegan Kelly’s second goal of the season, after a header from sophomore midfielder Kate Reigle put Kelly in a position where she couldn’t miss.

Kelly, an All-Big East Rookie Team selection in 2010 after leading Marquette in points with 18, blasted a shot past Gustaves and it seemed Marquette would coast to an easy victory.

“I just placed it in the corner, just saw the opening and put it in, basically,” Kelly said.

However, Long Beach State, which was ranked No. 23 by Soccer America, was able to match the Golden Eagles’ trademark physical style of play with a goal of its own in the 40th minute.

Long Beach State junior defender Alex Balcer’s free kick found junior forward Nadia Link, whose header beat a diving Natalie Kulla to even the score.

The teams went to halftime knotted at 1-1, but Marquette broke through with Philbin’s goal in the 68th minute, which proved to be the difference.

In a testament to the game’s physicality, Balcer was sent off after a second yellow card on a hard slide against Kelly knocked the forward to the ground in the 69th minute, just moments after Philbin’s goal. “(Sunday), we didn’t give up a lot of opportunities, we kind of lost track on our marks,” coach Markus Roeders said.

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Senior forward Rachael Sloane (No. 18) tallied one goal and two assists during MU’s undefeated weekend.

“But I was proud of our efforts and thought we had some really good stretches where we really tried to play.”

On Friday, Marquette scored three first half goals, and coasted to an easy 5-0 victory over Saint Louis.

Sophomore midfielder Taylor

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Madigan, Sloan, senior forward Lindsey Page, freshman midfielder Mary Luba and sophomore midfielder Cara Jacobson each tallied goals, while junior midfielder Britney Scott added three assists.

With the two wins, Marquette improved to 4-0 for the first

time since 2008 and fifth time in program history.

Following Marquette’s trip to Tallahassee, the Golden Eagles return to Valley Fields for their final non-conference home game of the year against North Dakota on Sunday afternoon.

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First recruiting class 27 deep Eight simple rules for freshmen fans Personnel believe sport will catch on with MU fan base

By Trey Killian robert.killian@marquette.edu

When a new kid moves into town, many questions flash through his or her head. He or she may struggle with the challenge of establishing an identity in a new community and wonder how the natives will react.

On a Marquette campus that offers 14 other Division I sports programs, men’s and women’s lacrosse are those new kids on the block, and coach Joe Amplo’s in charge of making their first impression.

As the first men’s lacrosse coach in school history, Amplo and his class of recruits, currently numbering 27, are poised to shape the face of the sport’s future at Marquette.

“The biggest thing for us is developing our culture,” Amplo said.

“It comes from how we act, walk and work on and off the field.”

Success is nothing new to Amplo, who helped Hofstra, his alma mater, to five NCAA Championship appearances as a defensive coordinator. Yet despite his accomplishments, Amplo said he

will not be overly controlling.

“We are going to be a player’s team,” Amplo said. “Our players are going to lead us and set the standard for future teams.”

Recruit Michael Burke, currently enrolled at Marquette and will have two years of eligibility when lacrosse becomes a varsity sport next year, said Amplo’s attitude towards building the program is to have effectively a full season of practice as a club sport during the 2011-12 school year, with team meetings starting yesterday.

“We have to establish ourselves for the next three years and make sure other players want to come to Marquette,” Burke said. “We have a full season and 27 guys all here for the same reason for the same purpose.”

Amplo believes that lacrosse will be an easy sport for basketball-crazed Marquette fans to catch on to and enjoy.

“A lot of the elements of lacrosse, like the fast break, cross over with basketball.” Amplo said. “There’s lots of running, lots of scoring and the game usually maintains an up and down pace. It’s also a tough, macho type of sport that I think a lot of fans will enjoy.”

Burke is confident that Marquette fans will quickly embrace lacrosse and said that he’s already impressed with the amount of sports culture that exists at Marquette.

“It’s been dubbed the fastest game on two feet,” Burke said.

“It’s four quarters of nonstop action and our team in particular looks like it’s going to push the ball a lot. We were at the women’s soccer game and I was so amazed at the culture and support the fans poured in. I can’t wait to see the kind of support we will receive.”

Overall, Amplo wants his team to not only win, but do so with class and in a way that the Marquette fan base will feel well-represented.

“I want us to be an exciting team that people will want to cheer for,” Amplo said. “I also want us to set an example by doing things the right way.”

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Men’s lacrosse coach Joe Amplo.

Andrei Greska Former Marquette men’s basketball coach Al McGuire was famously quoted as saying, “The best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores.”

As you will soon find out, when Al speaks, you listen. So perk up class of 2015. Put down the calculators and textbooks.

There will be no need for them on syllabus day.

Being a student at Marquette places you in the family by default. But it by no means certifies your fanhood. Being a fan entails more than paying tuition or buying Fanatics tickets.

Don’t fret though. We want and need more fans.

Here are eight simple rules to help you gain a better understanding of what being a Golden Eagle is all about. (And yes, before you get on my case I understand none of these are rules but instead are pieces of information. Eight simple facts just doesn’t have the same flow.)

1) Al McGuire: If you remember one thing from the next 400 words, make it this one. Al is the patron saint of Marquette basketball, the head honcho, the big cheese. He’s the most successful coach in school history.

His name graces not only the state-of-the-art practice facility, but the court both the men and women play on. Heck, his name is even prominently placed on each and every basketball jersey.

Al passed away in 2001 but remains a symbol of the university.

2) 1977: If McGuire is the patron saint, then the 1977 campaign was his canonization. After starting the year announcing he would retire season’s end, his team snuck into the NCAA Tournament and went on to defeat mighty North Carolina 67-59 in the championship game. This was, and is, Marquette’s only NCAA title and remains the pinnacle of Marquette athletics.

3) Dwyane Wade: Known as Flash, D-Wade and 2006 Finals MVP, you can just call him ours.

Wade pulled Marquette from six feet under and put it back on the national stage with a tripledouble (29 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists) against No. 1 ranked Kentucky in the 2003 Elite See Rules, page 17

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WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Hunger stronger after 2010 season Bond squad loses two standouts, gains experience

By Mark Strotman mark.strotman@marquette.edu

Oh, so close.

Those words rang true for the Marquette women’s volleyball team after losing in the semifinals of the Big East Championship tournament and just missing out on an NCAA Tournament berth in 2010.

The disappointing finish overshadowed a historic season for the program, which went 23-9 (11-3 Big East), setting program records for wins and Big East victories in the process.

“I knew that our team was tournament-caliber, but I also know the greatest determinant is your RPI (Ratings Percentage Index), and the numbers don’t lie,” coach Bond Shymansky said.

The lowest-ranked team in terms of RPI to make the Tournament was No. 46 Mississippi, one spot ahead of No. 47 Marquette.

“We certainly had our opportunities to bolster or protect our RPI, and we dropped a couple matches that we shouldn’t have, but those are good learning curves,” Shymansky added.

The talented roster will return all but two starters, middle hitter Rabecka Gonyo and setter Nikki Klingsporn. Gonyo finished as Marquette’s all-time leader in hitting percentage (.303), and Klingsporn ranked fourth all-time in assists (2,626).

The blow of losing two of the program’s top performers will be lessened by senior outside hitters Ashley Beyer and Ciara Jones, who ranked first and second in kills and points in 2010. Beyer was named to the All-Big East Preseason team, an honor she wants to prove she has earned in 2011.

“It’s a nice reward to get, but I have to prove myself and I’m looking to back it up,” Beyer said. “If I don’t play well, it doesn’t mean anything. I need to play hard for the team and hopefully help other players get those rewards, too.”

One of those players who could earn postseason awards is junior Danielle Carlson, who will move to the middle after spending the past two seasons on the right side.

Marquette’s returning qualified leader in hitting percentage (.315) has made a smooth transition this offseason and is expected to fill the void left by Gonyo.

Freshman Lindsey Gosh, sophomore Courtney Mrotek and redshirt junior Holly Mertens will compete for playing time on the right side with Carlson’s move to the middle.

After playing professionally in Spain for one season, Klingsporn will return to Marquette as a student assistant coach, a move that has helped incoming freshman setter Chelsea Haier. She is expected to enter the starting rotation and contribute immediately for the Golden Eagles.

“Some freshmen get days off or weeks off where they’re not required to perform great for their team to win because they’re just freshman,” Shymansky said. “She can’t be one of those. She needs to perform and play like a starter, irrespective of her age.”

A youthful back row will be led by sophomore defensive specialist Julie Jeziorowski, who led the team with 408 digs in 2010. Sophomore defensive specialists Rachel Stier and Catherine Mayer round out the row, and freshman defensive specialist Jalyn Smith expects to see time in the rotation as well.

“They’re very mature this year,” Jones said of her teammates in the back row. “They learned a lot, and it was good that they got a lot of experience. They’re really strong and are doing a great job.”

The experienced Golden Eagles will face quality non-conference opponents in Northern Iowa and Minnesota, in addition to their competitive Big East slate. But Shymansky expects his team to be ready to fight for a Big East championship and NCAA Tournament berth.

“We have a team that’s truly hungry. They’re not resting on their laurels and they’re not satisfied with ‘almost great,’” he said. “They really want to get after it this year.”

Photo courtesy of Marquette Images

Sophomore right side Courtney Mrotek had 11 kills in a sweep of Central Michigan (25-17, 25-19, 25-11) Saturday at the Hawkeye Challenge.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL BRIEF The Marquette women’s volleyball team picked up two wins in three tries this weekend at the Hawkeye Challenge in Iowa City, Iowa.

After taking the opening set against Saint Louis, the Golden Eagles dropped the next three in a loss to the Billikens, 25-20, 23-25, 15-25, 25-27.

The Golden Eagles rebounded from Friday’s defeat by picking up a pair of victories on Saturday over Central Michigan and host school Iowa.

Sophomore right side Courtney Mrotek, making her first career start, finished with 11

kills in the sweep of Central Michigan (25-17, 25-19, 2511).

The Golden Eagles finished the tournament with a four-set win over the Hawkeyes (22-25, 25-16, 25-21, 25-21). Senior Ciara Jones led the way 19 kills.

Junior middle hitter Dani Carlson and freshman setter Chelsea Haier were named to the All-Tournament team. Haier finished the weekend with 48 assists and nine digs.

The Golden Eagles will play at No. 14 Northern Iowa tonight at 6 p.m.

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Rules: Watch for events with free food Eight. The win gave Marquette passage to its first Final Four in 26 years and reignited a program that is still reaping the benefits.

4) Free Stuff: Nothing goes together quite like college kids and free food. So do your research. Marquette treats its fans with Qdoba or pizza for attending certain soccer or volleyball games. It is your duty to go to these games. And oh, by the way, a t-shirt is thrown into the stands every time the women’s volleyball team records a block. Don’t say I didn’t tell you so.

5) Coach Roeders and the Family: It might surprise you to know the most successful team

on campus does not wear baggy shorts or play with their hands.

The women’s soccer team rolled into the Sweet 16 last year and is poised to go even farther this campaign.

6) Badgers are evil and must be destroyed: Our neighbors in Madison like to think they are the end-all-be-all of Wisconsin athletics. They are not. Learn to hate all of their teams.

7) Identity crisis: In our current incarnation we are Golden Eagles. For a few months we were the Gold. For our golden years, we were the Warriors.

Yet you can’t forget we were also the Hilltoppers. Even then

we couldn’t make up our mind, as the football team (yes, we used to have one) was called the Golden Avalanche. When it comes to mascots, we are afraid of commitment.

8) Football will go undefeated yet again (technically): It would be nice to have a football team to root for every fall.

Unfortunately, we will have to settle for watching Notre Dame implode. Just know that for the 51st consecutive year, Marquette will hang a goose egg in the loss column. andrei.greska@mu.edu

THE FACTS This game will be a rematch of the Sweet 16 battle that ended Marquette’s 2010 campaign, which was a 3-0 shutout at the hand of the Seminoles.

The 2011 matchup will feature two of the country’s top-15 teams, No. 12/13 Marquette (4-0) and No. 9/11 Florida State (2-1). As was the case in 2010, the Golden Eagles will be in Florida State’s backyard. But would they have it any other way? It could make revenge that much sweeter.

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MEN’S SOCCER

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Expectations are sky high

Senior latent team

Nine of 11 starters return from last year’s campaign

MU seeks better Big East finish

By A.W. Herndon astead.herndon@marquette.edu

By Mike Nelson michael.e.nelson@marquette.edu

In 2009 the Marquette women’s volleyball team reversed its record and posted an 18-12 season after an 11-18 record in 2008. It followed up this reversal with a third place Big East finish in 2010.

Like volleyball two years ago, 2011 could be the catalyst of the Marquette men’s soccer program’s turnaround.

The 2010 campaign was a historic year for the Golden Eagles.

Marquette posted the best record in coach Louis Bennett’s five years as a Golden Eagle (7-8-4), earned a draw on Oct. 1 against then-No. 3 Connecticut 1-1 and made it to the Big East Championship tournament for the second straight year, defeating St. John’s 3-1 to advance to the semifinals for the first time.

Four players graduated from the 2010 roster and of those four only one, defenseman Matt Stummer, started all 19 games. Defenseman Anthony Colaizzi started 11 of the final 13 games.

“It’s definitely changed without them back there, but I think we have players who can step in,” senior defenseman Michael Alfano said.

Marquette went 8-1-1 in the spring, scoring 38 goals in 10 games, more than the 24 goals it scored in 19 matches in 2010.

With a strong spring performance and nine of 11 starters back in 2011, senior midfielder Calum Mallace likes this year’s squad.

“Confidence is really high throughout the team right now,” Mallace said. “We believe, which

Photo courtesy of Marquette Images

Senior midfielder Calum Mallace will be looked to as the team leader but won’t always wear the captain’s armband on gameday.

is something we didn’t have before. Before it was just like ‘oh, let’s see what we can do this year.’ I think we can really do some damage.”

If Marquette does damage, much credit will be due to Mallace – who led the team in points (18), goals (6) and assists (6). He was named to the All-Big East Second Team last season.

“Undoubtedly he is one of the best players in the country. It’s proven,” Bennett said of Mallace. “We already know that his career, up to this date, has got him noticed at all levels around the country. I think that knowing Calum, he’s going to want to do more.”

One additional expectation for Mallace in 2011 will be to expand his leadership role.

“Some days he’ll put the captain’s armband on and some days he won’t,” Bennett said. “Most days the armband will be with (sophomore defenseman) Eric Pothast and (junior midfielder)

Ryan Robb. (Calum’s) going to lead by example. He’s going to lead by his day-in-and-day-out consistency. That’s where he’s got to improve.”

Pothast will be the youngest player Bennett has ever coached to wear the captain’s armband since Steve Bode, an assistant coach for Marquette, wore the band as a sophomore on Bennett’s 2005 Wisconsin-Milwaukee team.

“Eric Pothast says very little but does a lot so he’s a perfect captain,” Bennett said. “He’s a perfect on-the field-leader. If he says something to a referee it’ll be appropriate and at the right time.”

Marquette isn’t necessarily the biggest or the deepest team in the Big East, Bennett said, but its starting lineup is filled with players that can play their positions “very well.”

The time is 6 a.m., the sun is still sleeping, and the only decision on the minds of most Marquette students is which side of the pillow is cooler.

Senior Kate Horan is not a normal Marquette student.

A leader of this year’s women’s cross-country team, Horan has participated in team-organized early training sessions to prepare for the upcoming season. To many, this would seem an extraordinary task. For Horan and her teammates, it comes with the job.

“Basketball players shoot 100 free throws a day to get better,” Horan said. “I am not always excited for an early run, but if you love the sport, you do what it takes to get better.”

While coping with the graduation of their leading runner Olivia Johnson, the women aim to improve on their 10th place finish in the Big East championship. Horan believes that the team’s more difficult schedule will allow for better preparation.

“The competition pushes you to work hard and finish the race,” explained Horan. “It allows you to surprise yourself.”

Fifth-year coach Mike Nelson tries to approach coaching on a more individual level, constantly pushing his runners to reach their potential.

“Where you finish in cross country isn’t always up to you,” Nelson said. “Just focus on yourself to run your best race.”

Although he does not know what to expect from his team, Nelson said the women’s team is showing great determination in the start of the year.

“Every class will have girls making major contributions to the team. It is going to be interesting to see who our top runners are going to be,” Nelson said. “I’m confident we will have a mix of girls competing on a high level. I’m excited.”

“I am not always excited for an early run, but if you love the sport, you do what it takes to get better.”

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Horan, along with fellow seniors Alyssa Best, Bekki Misanine and Carly Windt hope to lead the team both on and off the track and are impressed with the new recruits so far.

“At the first meets it’s important to improve on every girl,” Windt said. “The Crusader Open is a good meet to test fitness, get Big East competition and see where the team is at.”

According to Windt, Nelson has done a good job setting attainable goals for the new and returning girls. She shares two of his primary goals: improving Marquette’s position in the Big East standings, and helping the younger girls along.

“We can break into the top 10 in the conference and the top 15 in our region,” Windt said.

“There are some younger girls who have so much potential. It usually takes a season to get adjusted, but some can break into our top seven this year.”

The team opens the season at the Crusader Open on Sept. 2.