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Food baskets to be sold by MUSG from local farms By Joe Cahill
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The transition of the Department of Public Safety to a police force has begun and there are mixed student opinions on the situation. Meetings between DPS, the Wisconsin Justice Department
and the city of Milwaukee are taking place to iron out the transition details. The Justice Department oversees all law enforcement agencies across the state and will work closely with DPS throughout and beyond the transition. University President Michael Lovell announced last Thursday that he accepted Mascari’s formal report to commission DPS as a police force. DPS Chief Paul Mascari echoed what Lovell said at the address that the transition will not happen overnight.
“I think it is premature to put a deadline on this as we have a lot of people to work with over the coming weeks and a lot to accomplish,” Mascari said. Several officers currently employed by DPS are already eligible to be police officers. Those who are not certified officers will be required to go through a police academy. Wisconsin offers several academies statewide and DPS will pick one that works best with them, their program and their beliefs, according to Mascari. “There won’t be any layoffs,”
Mascari said. “It will be a period of transition because we can’t get all of our officers certified at once, but there will still be plenty to do with our safety programs.” Student opinions about the new police force are tentative, but have some optimism and excitement for the future. Jenna Larkins, a senior in the College of Business Administration, raised concerns regarding student safety employees. Mascari said student workers
Marquette Student Government is kicking off a program that allows students to order food baskets containing fresh fruits and vegetables from Growing Power. Senator Courtney Guc, a junior in the College of Business Administration, said Growing Power is a Wisconsin-based business where local farmers sell their products. Sarah Bres, a senior in the College of Communication, said she used the program before MUSG began selling the baskets and likes that she knows where her food is coming from. “It makes you feel more connected to the community and I love giving back to Milwaukee,” Bres said. Guc said the baskets contain a variety of seasonal produce including beets, apples, potatoes and bananas. They come in three different basket sizes ranging from $9 to $22. Guc said orders can be placed in the MUSG office until Wednesday Feb. 4 at noon. “This is just a pilot program, we would love to get 20 students signed up,” she said. Guc said this is not a replacement for MUSG trying to bring a grocery store into the Avenues West neighborhood. Guc explained that the Growing Power program is just something that they can do to make a difference right now. Jacob Richard, a junior in the College of Business Administration, said he and his friends would usually get their groceries from the Wal-Mart by Miller Park as well as the Walgreens and 7/11 on campus. Bres said she still goes to a grocery store to buy some of her food, but finds that it is more expensive and the origin of the food is unknown.
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A student makes his way through the snow at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and 16th Street a day after the largest snowstorm of the year hit Marquette’s campus. Sunday’s snow dump in Milwaukee set a record with a reported 10.4 inches in just one day, beating out the 9-inch record set in 1915, according to the National Weather Service. In addition to messing up roads and burying cars, the storms started February off cold and slushy.
MU to commission its own police force Lovell moves forward with commissioning, no deadline in place By McKenna Oxenden
mckenna.oxenden@marquette.edu
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Gozun: Living for others
‘Far from leaving MU’
While being in the moment sounds like fun, being for others is better.
Communication Dean Lori Bergen says she didn’t seek out Boulder spot.
Climate study launches
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Lacrosse ends preseason
MU prepares for season opener with win over Michigan, loss to Denison.
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Survey to assess the environment of campus with student, faculty input.
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Slam poetry group founded
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Patel: Spending cuts to UW
State proposal to reallocate funds could negatively affect UW students. PAGE 9
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Police: Public Safety in talks with MPD for conversion are a large and vital component of its safety programs and there will be no layoffs or lack of employment opportunities. Kelsey Ribordy, a junior in the College of Nursing, said “it will make things so much more efficient to be able to call (the police force), who is right on campus, than calling the actual police force.” On the other hand, Ribordy said she believes that more people may take advantage of the police force and call them for random people who are doing nothing wrong in the street. Laurel Stofan, a junior in the College of Education, said her
feeling of safety on campus won’t change, but she is worried about what may happen on campus. “I think it is one thing to have campus security deal with a problem and then have MPD come in if it’s something more than they can handle,” Stofan said. Mascari said he believes the biggest challenge of all will be showing the students that DPS’ mission has not changed. “We are still going to provide the same level of service and we will be able to do it better and more efficiently, but I think that it will take time to do this,”
Mascari said. Mascari emphasized that in order to accomplish this goal, communication and transparency will be key. Stofan echoed a concern, saying “I just hope the power doesn’t go to (the police force’s) heads and they just run around looking for problems.” Larkins praised the added safety component of a police force. “Like many of my peers, I live in a very unsafe neighborhood. I feel unsafe at times stepping outside of my door after dark. Having a police force on campus would be amazing for that,”
Larkins said. “Anything Marquette can do to make campus more safe can be a good thing.” The relationship between MPD and Marquette is expected to continue growing, according to Mascari. “From the beginning, I have said that this is about efficiency, so we will work to find roles and responsibilities that fit,” Mascari said. Mascari stressed that DPS wants to keep Marquette and the surrounding neighborhoods as safe as possible. “We just need to show the community that we don’t have other ideas.”
Dean Bergen ‘long way from leaving MU’ Communication dean says she did not seek position at Boulder By Julia Pagliarulo
julia.pagliarulo@marquette.edu
Lori Bergen, dean of the College of Communication, said in an email that she did not seek out a position at University of Colorado-Boulder’s College of Media, Communication and Information, despite being one of five candidates to lead the newly added college on Boulder’s campus. Bergen also added that she is “a long way from leaving Marquette.” “This position would be an opportunity to help start and build a premier media, communication and information college from the ground up, like the excellent program we have at Marquette,” Bergen said. Anne Heinz, head of the Boulder dean search committee, said in an email that she cannot comment on the individual qualities of Bergen that led to her selection at this stage of the search. “The university wants a dean
who can help each discipline within the college grow individually, while also fostering an environment where interdisciplinary collaboration thrives,” Heinz said. “We want to find someone who is really excited about the College of Media, Communication and Information’s vision and the unique opportunity to build programs, foster partnerships and the recruitment of new faculty, staff and students.” The responsibilities for the position are 20 percent human resource management; 20 percent budget management; 30 percent fundraising and development and 10 percent service, Heinz said. “The head of the search committee contacted me to ask if I’d talk with them about the challenges and opportunities of helping their team build a new College of Media, Communication and Information,” Bergen said. The other four finalists vying for the Boulder position include Thomas Finholt, of the University of Michigan; Eric Freedman, of Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina; Caroline Haythornthwaite, of the University of British Columbia; and Jonathan Potter, of Loughborough University. The selected candidate will be
the first dean for the new ColBergen joined Marquette in lege of Media, Communication 2009 after serving as director and Information. for the School of Journalism and “All preparations are on track Mass Communication at Texas to welcome the first class into States University. She spearthe new College of Media, Com- headed the O’Brien Fellowship munication and Information next in Public Service Journalism fall and hiring a and the Milwauvisionary dean kee Neighborhood marks the next News Service and critical step,” received over $20 Boulder Promillion in support vost Russell L. for student scholMoore said. “I arships and other thank the cominitiatives. mittee and its A d d i t i o n a l l y, chair, Dean Bergen received Anne Heinz, the 2014 Scripps for forwarding Howard Foundafive excellent tion’s Journalism candidates to and Mass Comvisit campus.” munication AdBergen will ministrator of the be at Boulder Lori Bergen, dean of Year Award, which the College of Communication honors the best Feb. 17 for a public session. work in the comHeinz said the finalists will meet munications industry and jourwith various Boulder community nalism education, and Bergen members over a three day period said she was recently accepted including faculty, staff, students, for membership in the Arthur administrators, alumni and rep- W. Page Society. resentatives from the broader “It’s an honor to be considcampus and community. ered to lead a program like the He also said the search com- new college at Colorado, as it’s mittee will solicit written feed- still an honor to be the dean back from these representatives of the Diederich College of that will be shared with Moore. Communication,” Bergen said.
It’s an honor to be considered to lead a program like the new college at Colorado, as it’s still an honor to be the dean of the Diederich College of Communication.”
DPS Reports Jan. 30 A student was in possession of a falsified ID in Structure 1 at 2:54 a.m.
toward another student between 4:35 and 4:45 a.m. in McCormick Hall and was cited by MPD.
A student reported being struck by an unidentified vehicle while walking in a cross walk between 3:50 and 4 p.m. in the 1500 block of W. Wisconsin Avenue The vehicle left the scene. The student sustained minor injuries. MPD was contacted. Jan. 31 MPD reported that an underage student admitted consuming alcohol at an unknown off campus location at 11:12 p.m. Feb. 1 A student acted in a disorderly manner
A student’s underage guest in McCormick Hall admitted consuming alcohol at an unknown off campus location at 12 a.m. A person not affiliated with Marquette reported that while standing outside her vehicle at 11:20 p.m. in the 700 block of N. 23rd Street an unidentified subject pushed her aside, reached into her vehicle and grabbed her property. The subject fled the scene. The victim was not injured. The estimated loss is $425. MPD was contacted.
Events Calendar FEBRUARY 2015
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Tuesday 3 “Future starts now” rally for a new arena, Garden Lounge, 6 to 8 p.m. Mission Week Speaker: Bonnie Blair, Monaghan Ballroom, 7 p.m.
Wednesday 4 Watercolor Wisconsin 2014, RAM’s Wustum Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Bucks v. Los Angeles Lakers, BMO Harris Bradley Center, 7 p.m. Autism Speaks U parent panel, Cudahy 001, 8 to 10 p.m.
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Climate study to assess campus living environment First campus survey since 2000 to include student responses By Nicki Perry
nicolette.perry@marquette.edu
Marquette launched a climate study Tuesday as part of the plan to address and improve diversity on campus. Cheryl Maratano, co-chair of the climate study working group, said the study’s purpose is to measure perceptions. The group’s main goal is to determine how students, staff and faculty feel at Marquette and what can be done to combat campus issues that arise. “(The climate study) is basically a tool that is used to assess people’s experiences and perceptions of the learning and working and living environment on the campus,” Maratano said. “In other words, it’s really looking at does everyone feel welcome and part of the community.” The university and climate study working group worked with Rankin & Associates Consulting for almost a year with monthly meetings to develop this year’s study. The climate study working group includes students, faculty and staff. Sue Rankin, a senior research associate in the Center for the Study of Higher Education, worked with “over 70 institutions/organizations in implementing assessments and
Once the survey is completed, developing strategic plans regarding social justice issues,” Rankin will take the data, anaaccording to her Rankin & As- lyze the results and then write a report that will eventually sociates Consulting biography. Maratano refers to Rankin become available to the Maras an expert when it comes to quette community. Maratano said that once all the surveys this subject. “(Sue) developed this model are submitted and the data is based on research findings - collected, they will be cleaned the transformation repackaging of any identifiers to keep all model. It’s about, first of all, results anonymous. “The consultant will only identifying the environment and the impact of people’s experi- provide analysis and results to the univerence of working sity as a whole,” there and living Maratano said. there,” Maratano “And then we said. “She has will also be able all these survey to reuse that questions that survey to re-adask people their minister in the own experience, future to see if their percepwe made progtion and what’s ress. It’s a really their knowlpowerful tool, edge with these I think.” experiences.” Maratano said Maratano Cheryl Maratano, co-chair of Rankin is very goes on to furclimate study working group selective when ther explain that choosing uniquestions on this year’s climate study were versities to work with for cligenerated specifically for Mar- mate studies, but Maratano said quette to ensure they were ap- she is confident that University propriate for what’s occurring President Michael Lovell will address any issues identified on campus. The last climate study done throughout the study. Other universities have taken at Marquette was administered only to faculty members in part in their own climate stud2000. This time around, stu- ies including Carleton College dents will play an imperative in 2008. Kansas State University recently closed its survey role with the study. “Everybody needs to take the and will present the final report survey. It’s the only way we’ll at the end of April. Drake Uniget a clear picture,” Maratano versity also launched a climate said. “The more people that study Tuesday. Although the process of cretake it, the better information ating a climate study is a long we’ll have.”
Everybody needs to take the survey. It’s the only way we’ll get a clear picture.”
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one, Maratano said very few challenges arose. She credits the ease of compiling everything to Rankin’s organization in handling a large group.
More information, including FAQs and a timeline for the survey, can be found on the university’s website.
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$5M gift to fund new center Facilities to focus on developing treatment for mental illnesses
By Devi Shastri
devi.shastri@marquette.edu
A $5 million gift to Marquette’s College of Health Sciences will fund the creation of a new mental health research center to further neuroscience research on treatments for mental illnesses and to reduce the stigma surrounding them. University President Michael Lovell announced the development of the Charles E. Kubly Research Center in his State of the University address last week. The gift was given by Michael and Billie Kubly, founders of the Charles E. Kubly Foundation, which began in 2003 to increase awareness and combat the stigma of depression and other mental disorders. The center will be housed in the department of biomedical sciences. Researchers will work to develop faster treatments for mental illnesses and to explain their biological basis. “Treatments do exist and are life-saving in many cases,” said William Cullinan, dean of the College of Health Sciences, in an email. “However, they do not work for all patients and generally take time (sometimes weeks) to exert their positive effects. The gift indicates the donors’
intent to invest in our research in order to accelerate the pace of discovery toward development of better, faster-acting and more effective treatments.” In addition to enhancing the department’s research capability by funding advanced technology and labs, the gift will eventually create an endowed professorship in Charles Kubly’s name and attract professionals who are interested in the research of neuropsychiatric illnesses, increasing the prestige of Marquette’s neuroscience program. “Not a lot of people within the university community recognize this, but Marquette actually has a stellar reputation within certain circles of the neuroscience community,” said David Baker, associate chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences. “… Neuroscientists from other institutions that have visited almost uniformly come away very amazed by what has been built here.” Baker, along with Department Chair John Mantsch, co-founded Promentis Pharmaceuticals Inc., one of two pharmaceutical startup companies created by biomedical sciences faculty members in an effort to translate their findings into therapeutic treatments. Such advancements are the result of more than a decade of recruiting faculty members who are interested in researching the underlying neurological causes of mental disorders such as PTSD, depression and addiction. High levels of collaboration between these
like-minded researchers is one factor that sets the department apart from universities across the country. Another is the program’s fit with Marquette’s mission. “I think that the reason that this area of research has gotten so much traction at a place like Marquette is that it aligns very well with the mission of this university,” Mantsch said. “I think very often people see disparity between research endeavors and mission, but here we are in laboratories developing treatments for society’s most pressing issues and I think this is spot on for what research at a university like Marquette should be striving to do.” Paul Gasser, an assistant professor in the department of biomedical sciences who will also do research in the Charles E. Kubly Research Center, said increased research capabilities will also translate to enhanced research opportunities for undergraduate students and also attract more prospective students. He said the collaboration with the Kubly family is an exciting prospect for neuroscience at Marquette. “For us, who are in the lab focused on those problems ... it’s exciting to start to think about helping to advocate as well,” Gasser said. “Helping to get out the news that these are disorders. These are diseases – they’re not a personal weakness in an individual – they’re things that are due to an organic difference in their brains. I think that does a lot to decrease the stigma.”
Philosophy professor leaves legacy of love for Irish culture MU mourns the death of Bill Starr after 35 years of teaching By Natalie Wickman
natalie.wickman@marquette.edu
After teaching at Marquette for 35 years, philosophy professor Bill Starr died Sunday of natural causes, the university announced Monday. Starr was well-known in Milwaukee as a lover of all things Irish and for founding the Milwaukee Feis Society, which brought the first certified Irish Dance Competitions to the city.
He was also a longtime coordinator of the traveling performer staging area at Milwaukee Irish Fest. “He was a dedicated teacher and a good colleague, whose areas of specialization were the Philosophy of Law and Ethics,” said Philosophy Department Chair Nancy Snow in a statement. “He had an interest in the British Empiricists, especially (George) Berkeley and (David) Hume ... His lively interest in Irish Studies was unique and benefited our students through Special Topics courses. He will be missed.” Starr, who began teaching in 1980, had three course
sections this semester: one section on the theory of ethics and two sections on business ethics. Snow said she and Sebastian Luft, assistant chair of the philosophy department, are looking for Starr’s replacement. “I’ll be meeting with each of (Starr’s) sections tomorrow to explain the situation,” Snow said in an email. “We hope to have teachers in place by Thursday of this week.” Starr is survived by his wife Marna, daughter Maura (Tim) Heck and two grandchildren. Details on a visitation and funeral mass will be provided soon.
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MUSG: Goal is to expand program for faculty, staff “My friends and I loved (the food basket), it allowed us to try so many different recipes, it was really cool,” Bres said. Richard said he did not see himself using the program because he enjoys his food made for him. “I don’t really like to take
the time to prepare my food,” Richard said. “I like to get it and go with my schedule, but it would be nice to have fresh fruit though,” Richard said. Guc added that the next market she hopes the program will reach out to is Marquette faculty and staff.
New athletic facility benefits MU teams Student-athletes on-board with plan announced last week
added last year alone, with more than 35,000 players competing. The student athletes who will directly benefit from this facility reacted positively. Several lacrosse players expressed their appreciation for the steps taken By Allison Dikanovic by the university to forward allison.dikanovic@marquette.edu the program. Lisa Roman, a member of Big things are in store for Marquette’s lacrosse program and the women’s soccer team and other areas thanks to its new sophomore in the College of partnership with the Milwaukee Communication, commented on Bucks in creating a multipur- how nice it will be to have an pose athletic facility on the re- indoor space to use instead of cently acquired plot of land on having to run outside on freezing days like these. She said the Michigan Avenue. University President Michael partnership and facility “will be Lovell announced in his State of a great way to connect athletics the University address on Thurs- in Milwaukee.” Louis Bennett II, a member of day that Marquette has “developed a strategic partnership the men’s soccer team and junior in the College of Commuwith the Bucks.” The resulting facility will nication, said the opportunity to serve student and professional work with a professional organiathletes, in addition to use for zation like the Bucks will “help academic research and campus Marquette develop its identity wellness initiatives. It is expect- as an innovative sports research program.” ed to include inLauren Rimdoor lacrosse and mel, a sophosoccer fields and more in the Colan indoor track. lege of Health Lovell exSciences, said plained that the she hopes that goal for the centhis research ter is to be “where could include a world-class athsports nutrition letes want to program, imcome to increase proved strength their athletic Joe Amplo, and conditioning performance.” men’s lacrosse head coach studies and more The initiative training and is demonstrating renewed university support for observation opportunities for and investment in the lacrosse physical therapy students. “I think the partnership and and soccer programs, as well as a continued dedication to the new facility will give a lot of really great opportunities to sports science. Joe Amplo, head coach of the our university as a whole,” said men’s lacrosse team, explained Paige Hanson, a sophomore in that this partnership and facil- the College of Health Sciencity will affect the future of the es. “Research on exercise and movement is something that can program significantly. “It’s big on so many different contribute to not only college levels, mostly from a develop- and professional athletes but to ment standpoint,” Amplo said. the average person as well. Mar“We can guarantee we will be quette has an incredible exercise on a full field practicing. Our science department and the plans kids can train in a world-class for this facility will definitely facility on a daily basis. Then yield many positive results.” The facility is expected to the trickle down effect, how it impacts recruiting. The list goes be on the 800 block of Michigan Avenue and will be funded on and on.” Among benefits, Amplo high- through donations, corporate lighted that the team will be able partnerships and grants. Despite multiple attempts to host home games in the winter months, something they are un- to contact the Bucks, the franable to do now. The Marquette chise did not offer comment. men’s lacrosse team currently The team did tell the Milwaukee plays its games off campus while Journal Sentinel that the partthe women’s lacrosse team plays nership is not connected at all to their efforts to build a new at Valley Fields. According to U.S. Lacrosse, arena downtown. “I’m really looking forward to the national governing body of the sport, lacrosse was the fast- seeing the outcome of this partest growing high school and nership and really interested to NCAA sport in 2013. There were see how Marquette will take full 60 varsity programs, including advantage of this opportunity,” 8 NCAA Division I programs, Bennett said.
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Slam poetry group to hold first event with special guest By Paige Lloyd
paige.lloyd@marquette.edu
Slam poetry- it is an art form that takes many shapes and one that allows performers to send a message to the audience, in whatever way they deem fit. Expressing creativity can be difficult. However, Symone Jackson, a junior in the College of Business Administration, found a way for this to be possible through the Marquette community. “During my freshman year in 2012, I noticed that there were minimal poetry events on campus. I attended an open mic in the Weasler Auditorium during my second semester and saw so much talent in our student body,” Jackson said. “At that moment I knew that a poetry organization would be successful on campus.” Jackson is the founder and president of the Live Poets Society (LPS) on campus, an organization that began last spring. She describes the
organization as “a spoken word student organization devoted to writing, developing, sharing and performing poetry.” The organization will host its first event on campus this Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Weasler Auditorium from 8p.m to 10 p.m. LPS is partnering with Late Night Marquette for its “Love of Mine” event, where they will have a slam poetry performance featuring a special guest, Jasmine Mans. Mans was apart of the HBO program “Brave New Voices,” a documentary in which her poetry was filmed. One of her most talked-about pieces is titled “The Mis-Education of Barbie,” which is about rapper Nicki Minaj and Mans’ opinion of her. The personal aspect of the poetry is a large factor for why many of the poets choose to perform. “We write poetry and perform it for two major reasons. The first reason is because as a writer, you become an activist. You can write about anything and your audience is your active listener,” Jackson said. “Secondly, we do it out of sheer enjoyment. I have ideas and experiences that I’d love to share with anyone who will listen. When I’m on stage, I am happy. The adrenaline and knowing that I have the undivided attention of an audience is addicting.” Jackson said the benefits of having close friends within an organization like this are extensive and the people she has come to know through LPS. “I’ve become close with each individual and it makes
me quite sentimental when I think, ‘What if this organization didn’t exist? Would I have met these people?’” Jackson said. I’m so glad that I met them and I’ll forever have a support system and a group of friends that understand my art.” The collection of artists that formed LPS is one that is open to new ideas and members. “It’s a pretty laid back group of members. We have fun bouncing ideas off of one another, as well as group activities that get our creativity flowing,” Jackson said. “Sometimes we share personal poem ideas that delve deep into our past experiences or even current situations. We pride ourselves in being nonjudgmental and supportive.” Ivana Osmanovic, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, said the group fills a need on campus. “I joined LPS due to the fact that I’m a slam poet,” Osmanovic said. “It was a great outlet for me to express any kind of emotion. People who perform poetry are very accepting and nonjudgmental. Everyone knows what it’s like to have their own stories and everyone knows what it’s like to want to know about other people’s stories.” Osmanovic added the group is a safe place for students to go. “I wish people knew that this is an available outlet on campus,” Osmanovic said. “It’s people coming together and bouncing ideas off of each other and creating art together. We’re like an open family. You can come and share your thoughts and
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The first Live Poets Society slam poetry event will take place Feb. 7.
listen to others’ thoughts as well.” She also added that despite some stereotypes that slam poetry is serious, it can also be “fun and happy and silly.” “You only need your voice and your words and with Live Poets Society I have learned that my
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The Live Poets Society will welcome “Brand New Voices” star Jasmine Mans to its first-ever event as an organization at the Weasler Auditorium.
voice counts,” Osmanovic said. Jackson is optimistic about the upcoming event for LPS, for both the performers and audience members. “The goal for the event is for the performers to have a blast and for the attendees to enjoy the performers’ hard work,” Jackson said. “We hope to raise awareness of the organization and are thankful to be partnering with Late Night Marquette.” Finally, Jackson said she views these performances as things that can be impactful on many people. “You can ask tough questions and your audience’s thoughts and emotions can be influenced or stirred, if only for a moment, by your piece,” Jackson said. “You can share your happiest or darkest moments and your audience listens, agree or they may just acquiesce; you as a performer never know.”
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TOP 5 TV THEME SONGS ON AIR RIGHT NOW By Phillip Ghuneim
phillip.ghuneim@marquette.edu
The Big Bang Theory
Modern Family
“Modern Family” centers around a stereotypically dysfunctional family subject to outrageous situations and is expertly introduced by a jazz style, swing opening. Composed by Gabriel Mann, the off-beat, chaotic rhythm of the song performed by a crowd of instruments ranging from horns to drums really seems to symbolize the discord displayed in the show on a weekly basis. Ultimately, the theme does an outstanding job of setting the mood for commotion to ensue.
Suits
Ima Robot’s “Greenback Boogie” is a fitting opening theme for the USA Network series “Suits” for numerous reasons. From a lyrical standpoint, the song humbly deliberates the universal desire for more money, which is relevant to the show about prominent Manhattan lawyers. Musically, the song possess a certain poise and coolness which resembles the confidence and composure of the show’s protagonists in a corporate environment.
A band that specializes in lighthearted rock-rap, the Barenaked Ladies are the group behind the ingenious “Big Bang Theory” opening, titled, “The History of Everything.” The theme song describes the developments of the universe since the beginning of time in a rhythmic and melodious style that is consistent with many of their hit singles, including “One Week.” What is perhaps most impressive about this particular theme is that The Barenaked Ladies were able to captivate audiences with a song about evolution.
Kopp’s Custard an MU staple Old-time restaurant serves ice cream, American-style food By James Price
james.price@marquette.edu
If you love burgers the size of your face or a wide assortment of frozen custard flavors, then Kopp’s Frozen Custard is your must-visit dining destination. With three venues located in nearby Greenfield, Greendale and Brookfield, Kopp’s extremely low prices, welcoming environment and successfullydefined niche makes it a place where any cold-hearted person can begin to feel warm. When it comes to classic diner food, Kopp’s gives you a bang for your buck, and for college students like myself, this is great news. The burgers were phenomenal, especially at under four dollars. Fried onions, pickles, tomatoes and other options are available to place on your burger, but the patties are so delicious that not much needs to be added. The cheerful employees and their whiteclad uniforms—complete with hats—made the diner-style atmosphere all the more pleasant. Another delicious aspect of Kopp’s is the wild flavors they offer on a daily basis, which range from “Ooey Gooey Cake” to “Banana Walnut Chocolate Chunk.” I tried the frozen turtle
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custard. Instead of getting two scoops for $3.50, I decided to order a pint for only $4. I almost cried from pure joy as I ate the vanilla custard topped with large pecans, chocolate drizzle and salted caramel. The sweet and salty mixture of the ingredients within the custard not only satisfied my sweet tooth, but was extremely fulfilling and did not have me immediately yearning for a glass of water. Having also been to Milwaukee’s well-known Leon’s Custard and Gilles, I can say with confidence that I know good frozen custard when tasting it, and the turtle custard hit the spot. The Kopp’s location I visited was in Brookfield, which was not too far from campus. Each Kopp’s venue has its own distinct layout, and this particular spot had a large seating area with large windows surrounding customers. The sizes of Kopp’s give it a stark advantage over other custard places around the Milwaukee area. However, the seating area was somewhat inconvenient. There were mainly benches everywhere with no real tables around. This was a bit of an annoyance because having any frozen treat means it can melt, and the dish can become sticky, which is never fun. The seating area was also a bit dirty, which can be a turn-off when trying to consume any type of food. Despite these few issues with the seating area in Kopp’s, the food was spectacular.
To anyone who frequents Baskin Robbins, Dairy Queen or any other similar place besides Kopp’s, you are doing yourself a disservice. The creaminess and freshness of Kopp’s frozen custard allows people to consume this treat easily. Frozen yogurt tends to melt extremely fast, while ice cream, mainly comprised of milk, turns into a liquid substance in a blink of an eye. With custard, your treat lasts longer because it is denser and handled differently than ice cream, as it is mixed for long periods of time before frozen. If beer is a main staple of Milwaukee, custard is in a close second. The city has the highest concentration of frozen custard spots per capita in the entire world. Of the main five custard spots in Milwaukee, Kopp’s counts for three, which makes a statement in itself. To understand what makes Kopp’s distinct from other well-known custard shops in Milwaukee, take a visit to one of their locations around the Greater Milwaukee area. For anyone who decides to explore Milwaukee for this frozen treat, just remember; If it ain’t Kopp’s, it ain’t custard.
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Family Guy
The musical-esque “Family Guy” theme song created by Walter Murphy is congruent with the social satire of the show. The fact that the theme sounds like a show tune is fitting considering how many times the characters of the show spontaneously break into song. Lyrically, the song is ironic considering how far the show tends to stray from “good old fashioned values.” Nonetheless, the show’s young demographic speaks volumes about how well the theme song was written.
The Simpsons
“The Simpsons” theme song is arguably one of the most identifiable theme songs in the history of American television and was created by the renowned American composer, Danny Elfman. Written in 1989, “The Simpsons“ opening theme has stood the test of time and has won a number of BMI TV Music Awards and even received the National Music Award for “Favorite TV Theme” in 2002.
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Inevitable police force can be a positive addition to campus
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The Department of Public Safety might be showing major changes in coming years.
Our view: Now that the institution of a campus police force seems a given, plans for its implementation need to be solidified for it to have its intended positive effect. After months of gathering feedback from students, staff and the surrounding community, University President Michael Lovell announced, in his presidential address, the intent to proceed with the creation of a university police department. The announcement followed recommendations posited by Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. L. Christopher Miller and Department of Public Safety Chief Paul Mascari. “The pros of doing this far outweigh the cons,” Lovell said, though he also noted that a timetable for the commissioning was not in place. This, nonetheless, marks the first time university administration established a set stance on the issue, affirming that, sooner or later, the university will have its own commissioned police force. In a university address filled with momentous announcements, the statement on the potential university police force came with little detail to support it. What will follow the establishment of a campus police department and what the steps to bring it about are in the first place, still remain unclear for the university community. While this may be a point of contention for some people, there are some things that can be assumed. To note, there are significant benefits to having a commissioned police force on campus. As it currently stands, DPS must wait for Milwaukee Police Department support for incidents such as robberies or assaults, leading to long processing times for DPS and a resource drain for MPD, which then must pull officers from a different area of the city over to Marquette. As a com-
missioned force, Marquette’s police would no longer be reliant on MPD for assistance in processing incidents or streamlining work for both Marquette’s officers, as well as MPD. If Marquette’s police force takes primary responsibility for patrols and incidents on campus, students would theoretically work with a force that is better tailored to fit students’ needs. As has been established before, the new police force would have the ability to be far more discretionary. Rather than simply doling out a university citation on top of a municipal citation, DPS would work closely with students involved in cases such as underage drinking incidents to provide the help they may need, such as offering referrals to the Counseling Center. Despite the benefits, however, the decision to commission a police force at Marquette comes at a time when police and community relations are fraught with misunderstanding and distrust. As DPS steps into its new role, the university must be sure the department’s function as a peace-keeping force is made clear. The shift could easily be misunderstood as an indicator of unsafe conditions on campus, with the university bolstering its defenses against a rising crime rate. While forums were held in the surrounding areas to assuage community members, the university must make sure that its stance is clear as it moves forward with this initiative. The creation of the Marquette Police Department, barring any major setbacks, will go on. By staying informed and following the updates surrounding the commissioning, the Marquette community should undoubtedly be able to see this initiative as a good one and be ready to welcome the new force once it arrives.
Life is more than just the little moments of pleasure Matt Gozun
Columnist “I ask you, instead, to be revolutionaries, I ask you to swim against the tide; yes, I am asking you to rebel against this culture that sees everything as temporary and that ultimately believes you are incapable of responsibility, that believes you are incapable of true love.” These words by Pope Francis, posted outside the AMU as part of Mission Week, surprised me at first. For the past millennia, the Church represented what many saw as “the establishment,” whose doctrines, in many countries, were law. And so, it is not without a bit of irony that in the 21st century, the head of that same church would rally for a new counterculture against the status quo. First, some context. The quote comes from Pope Francis’ address to volunteers at World Youth Day 2013 in Brazil and was preceded by a statement lamenting what he saw as the decline of marriage in the face of a growing aversion to commitment. “Today, there are those who say that marriage is out of fashion. Is it out of fashion,” Francis asked. “In a culture of relativism and the ephemeral, many preach the importance of ‘enjoying’ the moment. They say that it is not worth making a life-long commitment, making a definitive decision, ‘forever’, because we do not know what tomorrow will bring.” As college students in our late teens and early 20’s, we undoubtedly know what Pope Francis means by “enjoying the moment.” Whether it is expressed in the timeless “carpe diem” or the now stale YOLO, our culture has become one increasingly obsessed with the here and now. College, we are told, is the time to
make mistakes, to have fun and to not remember what happens the next day. Once graduation comes that life ends, as the growing responsibilities of work and family prevent us from seeking those youthful indulgences. Still, Pope Francis’ main point was not about marriage, but about what supposedly lies at the heart of it: commitment and living for someone other than oneself. Too often, young people measure their quality of life by their relative freedom to have fun—the ability to buy new clothes on a whim, to go out with friends or go traveling, free of restrictions or burdens. Perhaps this is why so many people take jobs they do not enjoy, simply for the sake of financing good times later; if the sole purpose of life is to have fun, then it becomes a series of exhilarating highs and grinding lows. But like Huxley’s soma, a life dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure, but without purpose, is ultimately a substitute for true satisfaction. Francis’ message is revolutionary because it urges us to not do the obvious. He calls on us to inconvenience ourselves, to take responsibility for our actions and, perhaps most difficult for a college student, to be patient and hold off on instant gratification. Above all, Pope Francis challenges us to love others—not in the cliche manners of romance, but to actually put others’ well-being before our own. At Marquette, we are taught that our education is meant to benefit not just ourselves, but those around us. Mission Week is a wonderful opportunity to place those values in action. It is important for us to look past this one week, and even past our time here, to see that we are meant to live in a world in which there are things more important than just our mere enjoyment. Matt Gozun is a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, studying biology and economics. Email him with any comments or suggestions at benjaminmatthew. gozun@marquette.edu.
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Proposed UW cuts would hurt education Sarah Patel
Columnist The anticipation for a new Milwaukee Bucks basketball arena is pretty much old news. Gov. Scott Walker’s recent proposal to invest $220 million in state bonds into the project, however, has renewed the story. Looking at this proposal alone, it may not seem like a big deal, but when taken in conjunction with his separate proposal of pulling $300 million from the University of Wisconsin system, questions arise regarding the priorities of the Wisconsin state government. The plan to cut state funding from UW schools would take effect two years from now and most likely result in layoffs of professors and other staff. University budget committees are obviously unhappy with this proposal because it means finding money in other areas of the university’s budget that is simply not there. The UW system serves 180,000 students full time, and about a million in other programs. The proposed budget cut will affect all of these students as well as the professors and staff employed by these universities. As the proposal has not been approved or denied as of yet, university budget committees still have time to figure out what this means for their schools. There has been talk of employee layoffs, while Walker suggests professors take on more responsibilities and teach more classes for the same pay. This does not seem fair for those professors who teach in addition to performing their own research and other academic responsibilities. UW-system students should be most concerned since this will directly affect their education and bank accounts. The long-term price of tuition will go up in a significant way in order to compensate for the lack of funds that Walker wants to pull from these schools. Though there continues to be a freeze on tuition pricing, which Walker has extended two more years, there is no telling whether this may change in years following the plan’s implementation. The quality of education may also go down if these universities are not able to hire or maintain top quality professors as they allocate funds to other areas. Current instructors may find themselves overloaded with new duties to make up for holes, which could ultimately lead to students slipping through the cracks. Walker’s justification for investing $220 million in the Bucks arena project is that this new arena will more than pay back the state bonds invested. However, no plan has been put in place to see that any money will be reinvested in education. My father tells me all the time that nothing is more valuable than your education, and that is one thing no one should be able to take from you. With Walker’s proposal to pull a significant amount of money out of the UW education system, he and those who approve of this proposal are making it difficult for students to afford and receive a quality education. The proposal send the message that education comes second to entertainment in Wisconsin, and the few who will benefit from the new Bucks arena outweigh the many who benefit from UW schools. While there are other funding options for the arena, this proposal gives the wrong impression. While we at Marquette may feel immune to the threat of state funding being cut, Walker’s proposal is a threat to higher education everywhere and most particularly those who work in the universities and those who attend them. Sarah Patel is a senior studying social welfare and justice, philosophy and sociology. Email Sarah with comments or suggestions at sarah.patel@mu.edu.
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As he considers a 2016 presidential run, Gov. Walker suggests big changes for his state.
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MU ends 10-game skid
Track sets seven new top marks as freshmen star at Jack Johnson Classic By Andrew Goldstein
andrew.goldstein@marquette.edu
Photo by Marquette Images/Maggie Bean
Marquette played a very clean game in its win over the Georgetown Hoyas by committing fewer than 10 turnovers for the first time all season.
Morse scores 30 points and drains 17 free throws in victory By Hank Greening
henry.greening@marquette.edu
Following Friday night’s 7559 loss to the Villanova Wildcats, women’s basketball coach Carolyn Kieger said she was seeing progress from her team despite a 10-game losing streak. “Better, definitely better,” Kieger said of her team’s play. “Overall I’m pleased, we’re getting better. Slowly but surely we’re getting better.” On Sunday afternoon, Marquette won its first Big East game of the season and avoided tying the program record for consecutive losses set in 1986. MU (5-17, 1-10) defeated the Georgetown Hoyas in a hardfought battle, 80-73, thanks in part to an incredible 17-for17 performance from the free throw line and 30 points from senior guard Arlesia Morse. Morse said making all of her free throws is expected because of how much practice time she puts into free throw shooting. “We shoot a hundred free throws a week. I would like to make all of them,” Morse said. “I’m just happy we won. We went a long stretch where we’ve been in close games and we’ve dropped them or we just stopped playing hard and today it shows all week we worked for it... we listened to the game plan, we came out with a win.” Though Marquette did not win
both games, the team showed it is capable of stopping its opponents strengths, and in the process found a strength. On Friday, MU played Villanova, a team that thrives on ball security with the Big East’s fewest turnovers per game (8.9) and the conference’s best assist to-turnover ratio (1.7). The Golden Eagles, on the other hand, entered the game last in the league in both categories. However, Marquette had more assists than Villanova by game’s end and had a
single-digit turnover total (8) for the first time in Big East play this season. On Sunday, Marquette again took its foe’s strong suit and made it their own. Georgetown averages more offensive rebounds than any other team in the Big East, but the Golden Eagles held them to just three in the first half and nine on the game. MU outrebounded Georgetown 40-31 and it proved to be a deciding factor in the victory. Marquette also learned that
perhaps its best asset is free throw shooting. The Golden Eagles made more free throws than field goals on Sunday for the second time in three games and has the second best free throw shooter in the country in Morse (.928). MU is number two in the conference in free throw shooting (.705) and has attempted the most in the league. The Golden Eagles will look to have their first winning streak since December when the team takes on Xavier in Cincinnati on Friday at 6 p.m.
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Morse proved she was one of the top free throw shooters in the nation with her 17 made free throws Sunday.
Marquette track and field traveled to Minneapolis this past weekend to compete in the Jack Johnson Classic. The Golden Eagles were one of 18 teams that participated in the two-day invitational. Before the meet, coach Bert Rogers talked about how this meet would be different than the John Tierney Triangular, which consisted of only three teams. “This meet will be a little bit more about individual performances and looking to improve individually in your event,” Rogers said. “We’re not as worried about team score, so as an individual, you can really focus on your event. There’s less impact on the team if you risk something.” The coach’s message appeared to resonate with his team. During the course of the meet, seven new top-10 marks in Marquette history were set. “Overall, it was a successful weekend,” Rogers told GoMarquette.com. “There are some things we want to continue to work and improve upon and we have several weeks to prepare ourselves for the Big East meet.” For the second straight week, freshmen provided the most eyecatching performances. Alec Miller won the men’s 800-meter run with a time of 1:52.50. His twin brother, Aric, finished the race in fifth place with a time of 1:56.24. Alec’s 1:52.50 clocks in as the 10th-fastest 800-meter time in Marquette history. “For the Millers, Alec really took control half way through and pulled away,” Rogers told GoMarquette. com. “He really dominated and his brother, Aric, was sick earlier this week but still ran a solid race as well. It was nice to see both of those twins have good days as they will be key performers for us going forward.” The standout runs of the weekend on the women’s side occurred in the 800-meter event and were also contributed by freshmen twins. Jessica Parker finished third in the event while her twin sister, Jennifer, finished fourth. Jessica ran the event in 2:13.15, which is the thirdfastest 800 time in Marquette women’s history. Jennifer, who finished a mere five milliseconds behind her twin sister, claimed the fourth spot on that list. “Jessica and Jennifer were in the same heat and had to battle it out at the end,” Rogers told GoMarquette. com. “They ran nice, smart, clean races and the two people who beat them were in separate heats.” Some other notable results from Marquette athletes include sophomore Joel Swanberg’s performance on the 60-meter hurdles (8.70 seconds, third best in the Big East this season), Kellie Greenwood’s second place showing in the 3,000 meter run (9:35.26, the second fastest time in Marquette history), and Anna Strong’s 400-meter run (56.36 seconds, good for fifth place in the event and the second fastest time in Marquette history). Marquette will now turn its attention toward the next meet, the Meyo Invitational on Notre Dame’s campus in South Bend, Ind., which begins on Friday.
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Lacrosse ends preseason with win over Michigan By Jack Goods
jack.goods@marquette.edu
An 11-10 victory against Michigan highlighted the final weekend of exhibition play for the Golden Eagles and primarily featured the team’s starting unit. Marquette scored five unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to come back from a threegoal deficit. Graduate student Jordan Greenfield led Marquette with four goals and two assists, while sophomore attackman Kyran Clarke followed behind with two goals and one assist. “It was another step forward,” coach Joe Amplo said. “We played the guys that were our supposed starters on Friday in order to win the game.” Greenfield and junior attack man Conor Gately said playing with the starters was important for the team moving forward to start the season. “I think anytime you’re able to get all the starters out there and play with the unit you’re going to be playing with, it gives you a better idea of what the identity of the team is going to be,” Greenfield said. “We’re feeling like the offense is really starting to click.” “Against High Point we didn’t really have the ball that much,” Gately said. “Against Michigan, we came away with a lot more faceoffs, and that helps both sides, offense and defense.” Greenfield is one of the few new additions to a veteran offensive unit. The Dover, Mass., native last played NCAA lacrosse two years ago at Fairfield, but hasn’t missed a beat. He attributes the easy transition to joining an already established group. “That unit has been together,” said Greenfield, who transferred to Marquette this year. “The one part that was missing was Tyler Melnyk on the left spot. To be able to step in there, we have a similar game … I think it’s
been an easier adjustment than it could have been.” Greenfield likely will fill the same position as Melnyk did last season, serving as the team’s main goal scorer. “He finishes opportunities,” Amplo said. “He probably could have had six (goals)…He was the guy at the end of the rainbow. Other guys did the right thing to make him get open. He did the right thing by finishing the shot.” “I still think we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Greenfield said. “There’s some stuff to clean up, obviously. (There were) some turnovers I’d like to get rid of down the road.” Amplo didn’t think the team was entirely in tune, but he said still finishing on the right end of things is a good sign going forward. “It was a sloppy game on both ends,” Amplo said. “Not playing well and (still) finding a way to win after 60 minutes was encouraging. I think that’s a sign of a potentially good team, someone who doesn’t need to play a perfect game to win.” Quickly following the Michigan scrimmage, Marquette’s second team took on Denison, but fell short in a 13-10 loss. Junior attackman Phil McFarland scored three goals and junior midfielders Brett Hornung and Anthony Ciammaichella each had two. “(Denison is) one of the better teams at D-III,” Amplo said. “We played what we see as our reserves. We gave those guys ample opportunity to prove themselves, and we’re trying to figure out the next stage of our lineup.” Marquette kicks off its regular season Saturday against Lehigh. The Mountain Hawks, ranked No. 16 in the first media poll, will be a fearsome challenge right out of the gates for the Golden Eagles.
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New facility a boost for all MU teams at Hart Park. Playing games on campus will allow more students to attend the games without needing to take a bus. The lacrosse teams’ presence on campus will be more prominent when they have their own home facility. It’s been no secret that the men’s lacrosse team has experienced difficulties when it comes to scheduling. The team plays a majority of its games on the road (all but three this season), which all have to be at the end of the year in order to attract opponents to Wisconsin. Lacrosse may be called a spring sport, but the official NCAA season sbegan Sunday. The new facility will allow the teams to host games earlier in the season and give Marquette more control over dates. The teams will also be able to move their practices out of the Rec Center gym, which doesn’t accurately represent the conditions they’ll face when their outdoor practices begin. Soccer and track and field will now be able to fully practice during the winter months, which make up a large chunk of their time on campus. It could also allow the teams to host more events on campus, such as spring soccer matches or indoor track and field events. The new home will be key in recruiting for each team. Marquette can boast state of the art
Jack Goods
Columnist Last week, University President Michael Lovell announced a new indoor facility on the 800 block of E. Michigan Ave. No goals were scored, no baskets were made, but the announcement has the greatest long term implications of any sports story this year. The facility will consist of an indoor track, and a field to be used for both lacrosse and soccer. The announcement was made in association with the Milwaukee Bucks, whose primary interest is likely the performance research center. The building is expected to be completed in 18 months to two years. Lovell’s decision made waves across the Marquette community, but it has the biggest effect on the teams that will be playing inside. For the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, the announcement means they will be able to play all of their respective home games on campus. The men’s team has split its games between Hart Park in Wauwatosa and Uihlein Park. The women’s team plays at Valley Fields for a majority of its games, but has scheduled two games
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facilities to match the success all of the programs have experienced recently. The impact could reach further than varsity athletes. The building is rumored to be open to students and club sports, like ultimate frisbee. Overall, the move is an athletics investment desperately needed if Marquette hopes to compete at the highest level. The investment gives lacrosse a home, a place to hang its blue and gold banners from the rafters and honor their ever-growing history. It gives the team a permanent locker room. Not having these commodities in the infancy of the program is understandable, but an update was inevitable. If you’re going to compete at a top level in the sport, these are aspects that you absolutely need. For soccer and track and field, the indoor facilities will augment their current situation, allowing the teams to get to the next level through more sport-centric training. Men’s lacrosse coach Joe Amplo is eager for the construction to finish. “I’m thinking about taking my desk and just putting it on that parcel of land,” Amplo said. “I’ll be there when it’s finished.”
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Marquette near cellar as season hits home stretch Villanova, G’town still favorites to secure Big East championship By Matt Barbato
matthew.barbato@marquette.edu
The Big East conference has been one of the most pleasant surprises at the halfway point of the college basketball season. The conference has seven teams in the NCAA Tournament in Joe Lunardi’s most recent bracketology. The Big East also has seven teams ranked inside the top 50 in RPI and five of those teams are inside the top 26. February marks the beginning of the home stretch, as games become more critical by the week. Here are the Trib’s midseason rankings and selections for player of the year, coach of the year and rookie of the year.
Villanova Wildcats 19-2, 6-2 Georgetown nearly got the top spot because the Hoyas dominated their rival Wildcats by 20 on the road, but Villanova has been the more consistent bunch. Villanova is second in the conference in scoring offense and defense. Only Darrun Hillard averages double figures in scoring, but five Wildcats are in the top 30 in the conference in that category. The Wildcats recovered nicely after getting drubbed by Georgetown with convincing victories against Creighton and DePaul. Villanova should pick up another conference victory at home against Marquette before welcoming Georgetown for a grudge match that could decide the regular season conference champion. Villanova is not very deep, but the Wildcats have arguably the best starting five in the nation and should be the frontrunners to win the conference championship.
points per game, good for fifth in the conference. Big man Joshua Smith is a load in the paint and is averaging 12 points and 6.7 boards per game. When Georgetown struggles, it’s usually because the supporting cast fails to give its star players much help. Two Hoyas aside from Smith-Rivera and Smith have scored in double figures in Georgetown’s three conference losses. Georgetown will need more from its role players going forward to be a serious challenger for the Big East crown.
Providence Friars 16-6, 6-3 Providence has a scary duo that could carry the Friars to another strong finish. LaDontae Henton is the leading scorer in the conference with 20.4 points per game, and the red-hot Kris Dunn has moved into sixth in the conference at 15.5 points per game. Dunn earned the first triple-double in a Big East game in school history with his 27 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in the team’s victory against DePaul. Providence’s offense ranks eighth in the conference because the Friars do not get much production outside of Henton, Dunn, Tyler Harris and Carson Desrosiers. The Friars were swept in the season series by St. John’s after a 75-66 loss Saturday afternoon. The Friars may have the toughest remaining conference schedule, as Providence travels to Georgetown and has two games against Villanova and Seton Hall. The Friars will need Henton and Dunn to continue their extraordinary play to carry the team through a daunting second half of the conference schedule.
Butler Bulldogs 16-6, 6-3
Georgetown Hoyas 15-6, 7-3 Georgetown has been a strange but talented team to watch. The Hoyas were riding a four-game winning streak last week, but came out flat in a 13-point home defeat to Xavier to spoil the momentum. The Hoyas are 0-2 against Xavier, but 5-1 against everyone else in the conference. D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera has not quite lived up to the hype of his Preseason Player of the Year selection, but he has been Georgetown’s leader with 15.6
The Bulldogs do not boast an explosive offense, but they can shut opponents down with the conference’s best defense. Kellen Dunham is the fourt-best scorer in the conference with an average of 16.1 points. Roosevelt Jones and Andrew Chrabascz also chime in with double figures in scoring. Butler is riding a three-game winning streak, but two of those wins were squeaked out against conference bottom-feeders Creighton and Marquette. The Bulldogs are not an overwhelming team, but they have a talented starting five with a really good scorer in Dunham who can take over a game at whim.
Seton Hall Pirates 15-6, 5-4 Seton Hall has been quite tumultuous this season, and has not been at full strength during conference play. The Pirates got a boost when freshman Isaiah Whitehead returned in the team’s 90-82 victory against Xavier. Whitehead scored 19 points in his first game back after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot near the end of non-conference play. Sterling Gibbs carried the load during Whitehead’s absence and emerged as one of the best scorers in the league. Gibbs is third in the conference with 17 points per game and third in assists, averaging four helpers per game. Freshman Angel Delgado is a talented big man and leads the conference in rebounding. The Pirates cracked the top 25 after upsetting Villanova at home, but followed that win with four losses in five games. Seton Hall is now on a two-game winning streak after defeating Marquette and Xavier. Seton Hall is a middling team right now, but the Pirates might be the conference’s most dangerous team going forward.
players inside the top 16 in the conference in scoring. D’Angelo Harrison is second in the conference with 18.9 points per game. St. John’s is a tricky team to figure out. The talent is there and it shows in multiple ways on the stat sheet, but the one glaring weakness is a poor rebounding margin. The Red Storm still has plenty of time to make a run, but it’s tough to trust this talented team.
DePaul Blue Demons 11-12, 5-5 Eighth place is a surprise for DePaul, who started the conference season 3-0. The Blue Demons have since fallen back to earth and are 2-5 in their last seven games. DePaul has four players inside the top 25 in conference scoring, but the Blue Demons are ninth defensively. A big reason the Blue Demons are competing this season is they are the best 3-point shooting team in the conference. Billy Garrett Jr. is one of the top guards in the conference and leads the Blue Demons with 13.2 points and 3.9 assists per game. DePaul probably isn’t a legitimate contender this season, but the trio of Garrett Jr., Myke Henry and Tommy Hamilton IV could be a nice nucleus for next season.
Xavier Musketeers 14-8, 5-5 Xavier leads the Big East in scoring offense, but is eighth in scoring defense. The Musketeers are 4-0 at home in conference play, but 1-5 outside of Cincinnati. The good news for Xavier is five of its final eight conference games are at the Cintas Center. Xavier has five players scoring in double figures and also possesses one of the best big men in the conference. Center Matt Stainbrook leads the Musketeers with 12.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Trevon Bluiett leads all freshmen in scoring in the conference and is 15th overall with 12.5 points per game. Dee Davis is one of the better point guards in the conference with a 2.5 assist-toturnover ratio. Xavier is a talented team that will need to take care of business on home court in order to finish in the top half of the conference.
St. John’s Red Storm 14-7, 3-5 St. John’s entered conference play with only one loss, but has since fallen apart in the new year. The Red Storm has four
Eagles are ninth is because they beat Creighton on a buzzerbeater in their last victory before a five-game losing streak. The Golden Eagles typically live and die by Matt Carlino, who is seventh in the Big East with 14.7 points per game. Freshman Duane Wilson has shown some signs of great potential, but is still adjusting to the physicality of conference play. Marquette has lost five conference games by single digits and has only been blown out once against Big East foes. Closing games down the stretch is a big issue for the competitive Golden Eagles. Coach Steve Wojciechowski did not inherit much talent in his first season, and this team does not have enough firepower to contend right now.
Creighton Bluejays 10-13, 1-9 The Bluejays followed up their first conference win with a 27-point home loss to Georgetown. It just isn’t clicking for Creighton and the Bluejays have failed to overcome the departures of Doug McDermott and other talented contributors. The lone bright spot for Creighton is Austin Chatman, who is averaging 10.7 points and 3.9 assists per game. Creighton is in a clear rebuilding situation and will need to reload quickly in a growingly competitive conference.
Postseason awards Big East Player of the Year – LaDontae Henton, Providence. Marquette Golden Eagles 10-11, 2-7 Marquette is the coldest team in the conference right now and the only reason the Golden
Big East Coach of the Year – Chris Holtmann, Butler. Big East Rookie of the Year – Trevon Bluiett, Xavier.
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