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MUSG ballot adds item The ballot will gather student opinion on the student activity fee
Editorial
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Mashuda floods for second time in semester
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SEEKING THE KEY TO REFORM See page 4
By McKenna Oxenden
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For the second time this semester, flooding occurred in Mashuda Hall, forcing some residents to be displaced. The second flooding occurred March 11 and the damage in the residence hall spread across four floors, affecting 18 rooms. A few students were temporarily displaced and had to relocate, but they are expected to return to their rooms by the end of the week. Mashuda’s first flooding incident this semester occurred over winter break after subzero temperatures caused a pipe to burst flooding all seven floors. The cause of this flooding has yet to be confirmed, but it’s likely there was a heat sensor malfunction. The building’s heat sensor reads the outside temperature and then regulates the temperature in the heating system. Rick Arcuri, director of business operations and auxiliary services, described an event like this as “very rare.” The flood began on the fifth floor and worked down to the second floor before it was discovered and contained. The Department of Public Safety was first on the scene. Arcuri said DPS was “very quick to respond.” “The hardest thing were people’s belongings laying on the floor,” Arcuri said. “We took laundry out of all the impacted rooms, then washed it and dried and bagged it, and then put them back in people’s rooms.” Belfor, the same property restoration company that assisted with the first flood, was hired again for this flood to find the cause of the incident and prevent it from happening again. Belfor will work in conjunction with Marquette Custodians and See Mashuda, Page 7
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Advocacy groups set up a model of a prison cell in Raynor Library this week, allowing students to experience solitary confinement. The goal is to expose negative effects of solitary confinement on convicts in Wisconsin’s prison system and spark support for incarceration reform.
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Peacemaker to speak at MU
Gozun: Views of the South
Diplomat to share experiences with peace activism in the Koreas.
Experiences in the South greatly diverge from the known stereotypes.
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MU cuts graduate program
Professional Studies school ends offering of dispute resolutions.
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SPORTS
Women’s lax goes 2-1
Golden Eagles defeat UC-Davis, St. Mary’s and lose to Southern Cal.
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Marquee’s St. Patrick’s Day
To preview the festitivities, learn about what’s going on around MKE. PAGE 8
Fransen: Disney’s pitfalls
Live-action remakes pose diversity problems similar to those of its past. PAGE 11
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MUBB team ranked 15th most valuable Despite a losing season for Marquette men’s basketball, the team was ranked the 15th most valuable in the country. The Golden Eagles were valued at $12.2 million and brought in $17 million in revenue, $6.6 million of which was profit. This a 13 percent increase, or more than $1 million from the 2013-’14 season. Marquette was the highest ranked team in the Big East. The only other conference team in the rankings was Xavier who was ranked 18th with a valuation of $11.2 million. The highest valued team was Louisville at $38.3 million. The Cardinals made $24 million in profit. Photo by Valeria Cardenas/valeria.cardenas@marquette.edu
Marquette placed above Xavier in the college basketball value rankings.
Pabst bottling building developed The former Pabst Brewing Company’s bottling building was sold by its owner and will be converted into a hotel and student housing between N. 9th and N. 10th streets on W. Highland Avenue. The building sold for $2.25 million, according to a Monday announcement from seller Brewery Project LLC. It was sold to an affiliate of Blue Ribbon Management LLC. Interior demolition construction work has already started on the building, according to a Monday report from the Milwaukee Business Journal. It is slated to compete construction by summer 2016 and open in fall. Final building plans will be announced in early April, and the project team is working with local Milwaukee universities and the Milwaukee Area Technical College to attract international students as potential tenants.
March 6 A student reported that unknown person(s) removed her unsecured, unattended property estimated at $600 in a business in the 2100 block of W. Wells St. between 10:30 p.m. March 5 and noon March 6. A student reported that unknown person(s) removed his unsecured and unattended cell phone valued at $375 from the Alumni Memorial Union between 8:20 and 9:15 a.m. MPD was contacted. Unknown person(s) damaged a card reader in Schroeder Complex between 4 p.m. March 5 and 10:04 a.m. March 6. Damage is estimated at $10.
March 7 A person not affiliated with Marquette reported that unknown person(s) removed his unsecured and attended cell phone valued at $400 from the Alumni Memorial Union between 1 and 2 p.m. March 7. The victim reported the theft to MPD. A fraudulent driver’s license was found during a student’s room check at Abbottsford Hall at 2:30 p.m. and was turned over to MPD. A student reported her vehicle was struck by an unknown vehicle in Structure 1 between 12 and 3:55 p.m. Damage is estimated at $300. MPD was contacted. March 9 An intoxicated person not affiliated with Marquette became disorderly inside a business in the 1600 block of W. Wisconsin Avenue at 9:30 p.m. Bell Ambulance and MPD responded and MPD took the subject into custody.
Award-winning writer, filmmaker and philanthropist Pavithra Mehta will provide the keynote address for Marquette’s “After Hours” speaker series Tuesday. Mehta is the chief storyteller and sits on the board of directors for the Aravind Eye Care System, which aims to eliminate blindness in India. Her book, “Infinite Vision,” focuses on the “socially conscious” business model that led Aravind to become the world’s largest eye care provider. “(Mehta) lives out the practice of changing ourselves and changing the world through the many ways that she uses her gifts, an inspirational example of how to ‘Be the Difference,’” said Jeanne Hossenlopp, vice president for research and innovation, in a statement. Mehta is the university’s 2015 social entrepreneur in residence. The speaker series is sponsored by Marquette’s Social Innovation Initiative. Her keynote will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union.
Dittman competition continued this year
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The new buildings are slated to open for business in fall 2016.
DPS Reports March 5 A person not affiliated with Marquette removed a student’s secured, unattended bicycle at 12:45 p.m. outside the rear of a residence in the 1800 block of W. Wisconsin Avenue and left the scene. DPS located the subject and he was taken into custody by MPD. The bicycle was returned to the student.
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Raynor Memorial Library is continuing its annual Dittman Research Competition, with 2015 submissions due March 20. Undergraduate and graduate students can submit a research paper or project that received an A. Awards of $200 will be given to winners in each category, according to a Marquette news release. The competition began in 1998 to honor former librarian Maria Dittman, who taught and worked at Marquette for more than 25 years. Submissions must have been completed for a Marquette class between January and December 2014, and must meet the minimum requirement of three sources and five pages for undergraduate submissions.
Events Calendar March 10 A student reported that an unknown subject removed his unsecured and unattended property valued at $8 from the Haggerty Art Museum between 4:33 and 4:38 p.m. March 12 An unknown person removed property valued at $13.99 from a business at 4:10 a.m. in the 1600 block of W. Wells Street. MPD was contacted. March 14 A person not affiliated with Marquette reported being involved in a physical altercation with an unknown person at 3:28 a.m. on March 14 at an unknown off campus location. Medical assistance was declined. MPD was notified. Unknown person(s) forcibly entered a student’s secured, unattended residence and removed his property estimated at $2,500 in the 1900 block of W. Kilbourn Avenue between 4 p.m. March 6 and 10:49 p.m. March 13. MPD was contacted.
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Stepping with the Sigmas hosted by Kendall Gilmore, Weasler Auditorium, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Broods concert, The Rave, 7 p.m.
Wednesday 18 Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs, Bradley Center, 7 p.m. Skylight Music Theatre debuts The Snow Dragon, Broadway Theatre Center, 7:30 p.m.
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Display in library calls for reform of prison system Model gives students chance to experience prison confinement By Andrew Schilling
andrew.schilling@marquette.edu
The room is a just a little smaller than a dorm room in McCormick Hall, with nothing but a bed, toilet and sink. The walls are a dull blue-gray and the only window is on the cell door, looking out to the lobby of Raynor Library. The display is a model of a typical jail cell in Wisconsin and it’s been set up on Marquette’s campus to raise awareness of the treatment of American prisoners in solitary confinement. “It’s extremely damaging psychologically to the people who go through it,” said Chris Gooding of WISDOM, one of the groups sponsoring the display. WISDOM works to improve incarceration conditions at the state level. The installation, open to the public until next Saturday, is also supported by Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope. The display’s design was drawn up by an inmate and the actual display was produced by the theater program from
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Students will be able to reserve the jail cell model in Raynor Library and experience 45 minutes of confinement.
Edgewood College, a school in Madison. The display was made with material commonly used in set design. Students will be able to experience the simulation themselves starting Tuesday. Those interested will have 45 minutes alone in the cell and will be provided with only a Bible or Quran and a pen and a sheet of paper — the
only materials given to prisoners when incarcerated. Those taking part in the experience are encouraged to use headphones to hear pre-recorded sounds of a prison, including banging on walls and yelling. “It’s really unsettling how they treat people and it really grabs your attention,” said Dana Warren, a freshman in the
College of Business Administration. “The display does a great job of getting people interested to learn more and I think that’s what the point of it was. It definitely served its purpose.” The organizations aim to gather support for a petition seeking accountability of how solitary confinement is used in the state. They have already lobbied Gov.
Scott Walker on a number of reforms, including limiting time of incarceration to 15 days, an end to incarceration for those under 18 and the creation of a database to share information about Wisconsin’s prisoners. “I’ve heard testimonials of individuals who have gone into confinement for prolonged periods of time and developed severe mental disorders — some even as bad as schizophrenia,” Gooding said. “In the state of Wisconsin alone, there are people who have been incarcerated in cells like these for decades of their lives.” Students have the opportunity to attend a forum on solitary confinement, Wednesday, again sponsored by WISDOM and MICAH. “I think it’s a really good opportunity to see what it’s like in solitary confinement,” said Eunah Lee, a visiting assistant philosophy professor. “Being in this replica is truly a different experience and just thinking about how it would feel to be in one 23 hours per day for years and years, without human contact, shows it needs action to make it better.” The exhibit will be up in the entrance of the library until Saturday, March 21. To reserve a slot, students must call 414-8412762, in advance.
MU ends dispute MU to launch LGBT initiative waiting on resolutions offering Groups budget resources for Professional Studies school cuts program for falling enrollment By Julia Pagliarulo
julia.pagliarulo@marquette.edu
This summer the College of Professional Studies will eliminate dispute resolution offerings due to declining enrollment in the program and to align with the college’s increased focus on undergraduate programming. “Recent economic events have made it increasingly difficult to attract qualified, professional, adult students, and the program was no longer sustainable,” said Robert Deahl, dean of the College of Professional Studies, in an email. Deahl also said the college will work with students who are part of the program to develop customized completion plans. Dispute resolution is a field focused on resolving issues in a professional setting, sometimes in a courtroom, but also in businesses. Deahl said the Board of Graduate Studies, University Academic Senate and University Board of Trustees approved the program’s termination effective June 30. Marquette developed the Center for Dispute Resolution in 1993 and created a graduate certificate in dispute resolution in 1995. The university added a master’s degree in 2006. The Center for Dispute Resolution focuses on law, business, communication, education and psychology as they relate to issues in dispute resolution. It
engages students in training and research, mostly with community based partners. The graduate certificate is a post-baccalaureate program that trains professionals to act as thirdparty neutrals in dispute resolution or be knowledgeable participants in the dispute resolution process. Students in the program need to demonstrate dispute resolution skills and address the emotional parts of a dispute. The master’s program also trains professionals to practice as a neutral third-party. As part of the program, students must mediate a case with multiple parties and issues, keep ethical standards in mind and show they can offer research assistance. A number of people in the college declined to comment on the discontinuation and deferred to Deahl. “The College of Professional Studies will continue to focus on delivering undergraduate programming to adult, non-traditional students as well as to administer and deliver the longstanding community development program, Future Milwaukee,” Deahl said. The program’s discontinuation is one of several changes in the College of Professional Studies throughout the past few years. Last year, the college announced it was transferring the master’s in leadership studies program — including the master’s certificate in sports leadership — to the College of Business Administration and the Graduate School of Management. The master’s in public service program also moved to the Graduate School.
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By Nicki Perry
nicolette.perry@marquette.edu
Groups at Marquette are teaming up on campus to develop a new initiative to meet the needs of the LGBT community. The initiative, which has yet to be named, will be launched by the Center for Intercultural Engagement and the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. CIE coordinator Bianca Howell said the two offices are looking to University of Wisconsin-Madison’s initiative, The Crossroads Initiative, for inspiration. Howell said she finds out this Thursday if the initiative receives funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund. “We’re still working on some of the logistics,” Howell said. “Right now, we’re in a very heavy planning stage. What is (UW-Madison) doing? What resources do we need to get it started at Marquette?” UW-Madison’s initiative includes two different programs. One is called “Reel to Real,” a monthly movie and discussion event featuring films about people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other minority sexualities. The second program is a monthly gathering of LGBT students called “Link Potluck.” Howell said the main task of the newly proposed initiative is to identify intersectional realities that Marquette students face. She added it can be easy to focus on one aspect, such as race or gender, of the LGBT population, but the initiative will avoid that way of thinking to be more exclusive.
“We want to support our students she’s going to a conference this and we don’t want them exploited weekend in New Orleans to learn in any way,” Howell said. “They more about connecting two sepaknow we’re here rate offices and without putting what the program them on diswould look like. play. It’s a hard One of the bigline to walk. It’s ger tasks for the complicated.” initiative is a Howell said conference. UWstudents also play Madison’s Crossa role in making roads Initiative the initiative hapwill be hosting a pen and that the conference in Octwo centers don’t tober 2015. do anything “with“We’re getting out our students students who are Bianca Howell, coordinator of getting great serand their student Center of Intercultural vice and we’re input.” Engagement She also said happy to provide students who feel comfortable at it,” Howell said. “There’s a handful the CIE should feel just as comfort- of students that utilize our space. It able going to the GSRC, and vice can be a challenge for them someversa. times. We really do have students Howell, who started working at that have fit here.” Marquette in December 2014, said
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Activist diplomat to discuss peacemaking at MU collaborated with Steinem and Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Corrigan Maguire for this effort. “We’re going to be taking 30 international women from North Korea through the demilitarized zone to South Korea,” Wright said, adding that the effort was By Allison Dikanovic allison.dikanovic@marquette.edu to encourage dialogue and peace between the nations. Marquette’s Center for PeaceThere are few people who can making invited Wright to spend say their past week included the the week on campus as part of its likes of renowned activist Glo- Peacemaker in Residence proria Steinem, the gram, started in United Nations 2007. She will and talks with speak at several North Korea, but events throughthis year’s Peaceout the week maker in Resiand in various dence, Col. Ann classes, with a Wright, is one of keynote panel them. discussion on Wright helped Wednesday at 4 organize Women p.m. in Alumni Cross the DMZ, Memorial Union the walk for 157. It will cover peace across the Ann Wright, Marquette’s themes of just Demilitarized Peacemaker in Residence war, pacifism and Zone between peacemaking. the Koreas that Wright is a was officially announced at last former U.S. Army colonel and week’s United Nations press con- career diplomat who received ference in New York City. She the State Department Award for
Speaker worked on improving dialogue between the Koreas
The people who are the future of our planet are not about to let our world go to ruins, which gives me hope.”
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Ann Wright speaks at her first class appearance as Peacemaker in Residence after attending a UN conference.
Heroism for her work helping thousands of people escape from Sierra Leone during their civil war. She resigned in 2003 after nearly 40 years of work in the government “on an issue of con-
science and principle” regarding the Iraq invasion, and has been a peace activist since. Chris Jeske, associate director of the center for peacemaking, described Wright as “one of
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the most courageous and bravest people I’ve ever met. She’s one of the most prominent peacemakers of our time.” In her first class discussion of the week, Wright shared stories of her experiences and her decision to resign from government work with a class on Global Humanitarianism and Aid. She answered questions, and students expressed their passion for social issues including gender equality and ending genocide. Wright encouraged students to fulfill the Jesuit ideal of social justice and talked about all careers, especially in the government, requiring the ability to make tough choices on the basis of conscience and integrity. Wright is actively involved in peace initiatives around the world, including protesting the use of assassin drones and torture by leading speaking tours in an assortment of countries. Despite all of her engagements, Wright said she feels honored to be at Marquette. “Being here and speaking with students is a part of the mission,” Wright said. “It’s just as important to be here at Marquette to talk with students about challenges they’re going to be facing as they take over the leadership of our country and the world, as it was to be protesting at Creech Airbase the other day.” “(Wright) is so accomplished,” said Haley Wilson, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences. “I’m impressed that Marquette got her. It’s really inspirational to hear her speak, especially about the youth.” As her first class appearance wrapped up, she threw her hands into two peace signs and encouraged students to make the world a better place. “The people who are the future of our planet are not about to let our world go to ruins, which gives me hope,” she said.
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Mashuda: Displaced students are expected to return to rooms soon other Mashuda staff. outside, the sensor will raise Natalie Ulrich, a sophomore the temperature to a warmer in the College of Health Sci- setting. It works the same way ences, said she never received for warm weather, except the any information about the flood temperature would be lowered. from Marquette. Arcuri said Marquette is “I think it did flood again,” working with students to help Ulrich said. “I didn’t re- replace their belongings with ceive anything about it or significant damage. hear anything official, just “Both (floods) are difficult word-of-mouth.” but a totally different set of cirA large dehumidifier was cumstances,” Arcuri said. placed in every affected room. “The biggest way it’s impactA major probed me is that my lem was wet bathroom door carpets and won’t shut anywalls. However, more, which I’m Arcuri said the guessing is from walls presented the water (damless of an issue age) changbecause they are ing the shape made of plasof the door,” ter instead of Ulrich said. drywall, which Arcuri said would retain he is optimistic more water. for the quick “The dorm turnaround and Rick Arcuri, director of business had nothing but and my room operations and auxiliary services praise for Marsmell very musty, and there quette and the are big fans everywhere,” workers dealing with the flood. Ulrich said. “A lot of people were inArcuri explained that the heat volved and a lot of people came sensor is a vital component out to help out,” Arcuri said. in the building. If it gets cold
Both (floods) are difficult but totally a different set of circumstances.”
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MUSG ballot will have student activity fee question Senate also votes to recognize MU as a Fair Trade University By Joe Cahill
joesph.cahilll@marquette.edu
Marquette Student Government passed a resolution that will add a Student Activity Fee Referendum to the March 26 student government election ballot. Senator Cameron Vrana, a freshman in the College of Business Administration, said the question to be featured on the ballot will give students information about the student activity fee and ask how they perceive it. The question will read: “All full-time undergraduate students pay $30 per semester in the form of a Student Activity Fee. This revenue makes up the MUSG budget and funds Student Organizational Funding, which is a process by which student organizations and club sports can apply to receive funding for events and initiatives, as well as free, on-campus programing, and off campus excursions. This fee has not changed in twelve years. In your opinion, is the current student activity fee sufficient or insufficient to meet the needs of MUSG and other student organizations? -Sufficient -Insufficient -I don’t know” Vrana said he received help with the question from other senators and the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis. Senator Thomas Schick, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said it was important
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Marquette Student Government will not make a monetary decision about the student activity fee based on the election ballot’s question alone.
the question wasn’t biased, influencing students to vote one way or another. “There were a lot of concerns from the university administration as well as us, that we wouldn’t want to favor one way over another.” Schick said. “What we hope this does is it will allow (students) to answer this question in a way that will give us beneficial feedback, which is the main goal.” Vrana said he wanted to emphasize that the referendum will not decide whether or not to raise or lower the activity fee. It
will to obtain student feedback. Also passed at the MUSG meeting was a resolution to allocate $10,000 from the reserve fund to cover the cost of sending students and an advisor to the National Jesuit School Leadership Conference. MUSG President Kyle Whelton, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said MUSG sponsored that item last year as well. He said that last year the money was allocated from unanticipated student revenue, not the reserve fund. In the MUSG constitution it explains the
It will allow (students) to answer this question in a way that will give us beneficial feedback, which is the main goal. Thomas Schick, senior, College of Arts & Sciences
reserve fund cannot be used to fund recurring events. The senate also voted to pass a recommendation to recognize Marquette as a Fair Trade
University and to “strive towards creating equitable and sustainable economic partnerships,” the recommendation read.
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celebrations include prominent displays of the color green, The Feast of St. Patrick is eating and drinking, religious obupon us.Technically it isn’t a servances and parades. Before federal holiday in the United delving into what Milwaukee States, but St. Patrick’s Day is has to offer on this festive day, recognized throughout the let’s talk about its history. country as a celebration of Irish St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and Irish- American culture.The and religious celebration held
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Trinity: Three Irish Pubs 125 E. Juneau Ave.
Trinity:Three Irish Pubs features three unique pubs: Duffy’s, Foy’s and Gallagher’s.This is a great spot for a pint of Guinness and Irish foods including corned beef on rye, Irish stew, shepherd’s pie and Reuben rolls.
The Irish Pub 124 N.Water St.
The Irish Pub is an authentic pub in the heart of the Third Ward.This St. Patrick’s Day they will have live music, drink specials, homemade food and free giveaways.The events begin at noon until close. If you are incredibly busy and don’t have the time to get off campus, you can always grab a beer with friends at our favorite on-campus bars, Murphy’s and Caffrey’s.
Celtic Concerts
Milwaukee also offers a few Celtic concerts on St. Patrick’s Day. Gaelic Storm will be performing at 7 p.m. at The Riverside Theater and tickets for the event are $27.50.The Tossers, an Irish punk band from Chicago, will be performing at Turner Hall Ballroom a.t 7:30 p.m. and the tickets are $14.
on March 17, the traditional death- date of St. Patrick, who is the foremost patron saint of Ireland.The Catholic Church,Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church and Lutheran Church have observed St. Patrick’s Day since the early 17th century.This day celebrates St. Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It also celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish.Traditional celebrations involve public parades, festivals, Gaelic gatherings, the wearing of green attire and an abundance of shamrocks. Initially, Christians would attend church services on this day, and Lenten restrictions on drinking alcohol
and eating were lifted, which encouraged and propagated the holiday’s tradition of alcohol consumption. You may be wondering, who is St. Patrick and why is he so important to Ireland.What is known of him comes from the “Declaration,” a book allegedly written by Patrick himself. It is believed he was born in Roman Britain into a wealthy Romano-British family. His father was a deacon and his grandfather a priest in the Christian church.According to the “Declaration,” Patrick was kidnapped at the age of 16 by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Gaelic Ireland. He worked as a shepherd and found God. He explained in his book that God told him to flee to the coast, where he would find a ship to take him home.After making
his way home, Patrick went on to become a priest. Patrick eventually returned to Ireland to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity. He spent many years evangelizing and converted thousands of Irish people. It is said that St. Patrick would use a three-leaf clover shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. Now that you have a better idea of who St. Patrick is, it’s time to celebrate him- Milwaukee style. Milwaukee has strong German roots, but when it comes to pubs, good times and great beer, Milwaukee is as Irish as they come. If you are looking to toast slainte, here are a few locations you should consider checking out the following:
Skillet Irish Soda Bread Served With Cheddar and Apples If you would rather celebrate by cooking this St. Patrick’s Day, there are many recipes to try: corned beef, Guinness chocolate cake, shepherd’s pie and soda bread.The following soda bread recipe is from the New York Times back in 2007. It’s different from the real deal in a way that is ‘on the next level good’. Whether you’re pouring one out for St. Paddy, listening to Celtic music or eating traditional Irish food, be safe and be merry!
Yield: 1 10-inch loaf
Ingredients: Butter for greasing pan plus ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 3 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar Directions: 1 tablespoon baking powder 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch oven-proof skillet 1 ½ teaspoons salt and line with parchment or waxed paper (Mine came out a bit 1 teaspoon baking soda taller, as my cast-iron is eight-inches and deep). 1 ¾ cups buttermilk 2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt 2 eggs, well beaten and baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs and two tablespoons melted butter.Add wet ingredients 1 ½ cups raisins or currants to dry and stir until just combined. Do not over mix. Stir in the 1 tablespoon caraway seeds Good aged cheddar cheese, for serving raisins or currants and caraway seeds. Tart apples, cut into slices, for serving 3. Pour batter into skillet. Brush top with remaining butter. Bake until golden and firm to touch, about one hour. Cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving with cheddar and apples.
T W I T T E R T U E S DAY A brief chuckle amid the drudgery is sometimes all you need to refresh your brain and maintain sanity after a relaxing break. Here are some Twitter accounts that will help to keep your heart light during this hectic time. By Phillip Ghuneim
@POURMECOFFEE
phillip.ghuneim@marquette.edu
Managed by an anonymous source, pourmecoffee’s daily tweets are almost always hilarious, ranging from political satire to a clever perspective on prevalent global issues and events. The account’s comical posts have amassed over 200,000 followers who give tremendous amounts of feedback in response to nearly every one of the tweets. By following pourmecoffee on Twitter, you are ensuring a smile daily regardless of how tense you may be.
@CONANOBRIEN Host to his own late-night talk show, Conan O’Brien is a well-known comedian, and his Twitter account is the perfect example of his popularity. O’Brien’s tweets include outrageous remarks in regards to contemporary pop culture- “Now that those new, untouched photos of Beyoncé have surfaced, the truth is out: I am the one they call Beyoncé” as well as random teasing of prevalent political figures- “Just gave my daughter ‘the talk,’ where I explain that one day, Joe Biden might place his hands on her shoulders.”
@STEPHENATHOME Similar to the previous two accounts, what makes Stephen Colbert’s tweets so amusing are his ridiculous takes on topical subjects and events. Because he tweets daily, you can refer to his account for a hilarious spin on the most recent and newsworthy occurrences, such as, “Obama’s action on immigration may not technically be illegal, but it feels illegal. Like when your mom catches you drinking when you’re 21.” They are sure to lighten your mood. Photos via twitter.com
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Marquee’s spring break cuisine recap covers gamut Freshii, Portillo’s and Baby Back Blues all provide large variety By James Price
james.price@marquette.edu
Spring break for college students entails a variety of activities, including everything from lounging in Florida, tanning in Cancun and finding good eats in Illinois—the latter being my choice of relaxation during the glorious week I had off from school. Freshii, Portillo’s and Baby Back Blue provided me with a opportunity to indulge in three vastly different types of cuisine. Freshii, which offers solely healthy food options, is found in select cities throughout the country, with many locations throughout downtown Chicago and its western suburbs. Owner Matthew Corwin focuses on providing customers with fresh and delicious options that are good for your body and taste buds. I ate at the Lombard location inside of Yorktown Mall. I chose to go with the Baja burrito, which
consisted of quinoa, cilantro, avocado, onions, a wide variety of other non-processed ingredients and chicken, which cost a few extra dollars. All burritos Freshii offers lack a meat option, which is illogical considering the protein value chicken, steak and others meats possess. Making customers pay extra money just to have meat included in an already overpriced burrito is unfortunate and more importantly, unnecessary. The food tasted fresh and the combination of ingredients added diversity in entrees, but a little seasoning could have helped. Eating healthy does not have to be bland, a main reason why people shy away from eating nutritious food. Overall, Freshii is a convenient place for a person looking for food that won’t make them feel guilty hours later. My next dining spot was Portillo’s, a staple within the Chicagoland area. Its Chicago-style hot dogs, burgers, Italian beef sandwiches and shakes are fulfilling, and their venues give off a retro feel. I have eaten Portillo’s at least 40 times throughout my life, a number I should quite frankly be ashamed about. From chopped
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Freshii offers healthy options to customers including juice cleanses, salads and burritos with or without meat.
salads and baked spaghetti to tamales and chocolate cake shakes, the options Portillo’s offers is astounding. The wait is about 10 minutes or so, but when you want delicious food, a little wait time is usually a good thing. During my trip to Portillo’s, I ate a beef and cheddar croissant with sweet peppers, french fries and a strawberry shake. The tenderness of the meat and softness of the croissant bread with the cheddar cheese oozing out of the sandwich made for a delightful meal and the shake I had simply put a cherry on top of my meal—or in this
case, strawberries. The last place that I visited during my spring break was a place called Baby Back Blues, a small barbecue joint located in Plainfield, Ill. Baby Back reminded me of Smoke Shack, located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, but the essence seemed more authentic. The sides, which included macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and green beans, were stellar. The pulled pork sandwich, rib tip sandwich (which was my recommendation) and slabs of ribs are just some of the food options available for people looking to lick the sauce off their fingers.
My rib tips were extremely tender. Back Blues also provides their hot and mild sauces, which adds to the intense flavor that is already given with each dish. Freshii, Portillo’s and Baby Back Blues gave me a chance to explore a healthy food venue, revisit one of my favorite places to eat as a child and discover a new way to eat BBQ. In the end, weighing my options for scrumptious food definitely worked out. Scale anyone? To find more food venues within the Milwaukee area, visit mkefoodfinds.com
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STAFF EDITORIAL
Impending elections show shortcomings in MUSG
Voting Participation 2010: 24.8% 2011: 29% 2012: 36.4% 2013: 22.4% 2014: 22.3%
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Our view: With such a short period of time for real campaigning, the candidates and MUSG need to be proactive to ensure productive results in this year’s election. Next year’s Marquette Student Government president and executive vice president election is just around the corner, March 26, giving candidates less than two weeks to make their hard sell. There are three tickets entered in a race that few students might know is even taking place. Candidates Estefania Elizondo and Daniel Bernard, juniors in the College of Communication and the College of Arts & Sciences, Julia Markun and Ricky Krajewski, a junior in the College of Communication and a sophomore in the College of Health Sciences and Zachary Wallace and Aliya Manjee, a junior and sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, announced their intentions to run and publicized their platforms. The Tribune will cover their positions and Sunday’s debate in later issues. But with such a short period of time before the elections, the candidates and MUSG face some obstacles to ensure the best outcome and will need to consider how they may contribute to making this a successful election. For the elections to be as successful as possible, with high student turnout leading to the selection of the best candidates, MUSG needs to engage students on the issues most important to them and make them aware of what is at stake in the coming election. At this time, all three tickets have similar platforms, which emphasize inclusion, diversity and engagement within the greater Milwaukee area and campus community, as well as the ever-present need for Student Organization Fund reform. It is reassuring to see the tickets’ awareness of these important matters, yet the solutions remain meager and could use greater clarity.
Two platforms boast the promotion of more diversity and discouragement of bias through the proposed action to have LIMO drivers check all MUIDs. This is a feasible plan, yet it is a superficial fix to bigger problems concerning students. All the candidates could benefit from being more clear and proactive about their ideas of change, thus helping them engage with students on the issues. MUSG elections have always seen lackluster turnouts, with last year’s pulling 22.3 percent participation. So far there has been little publicity from MUSG, with the candidates themselves having to reach out to organizations to discuss their positions. Even though everyone receives a reminder email, some students remain unaware of the process or may believe the election has nothing to do with them. Both the candidates and MUSG stand to improve upon past participation by connecting students to the elections through their platforms and the campaign proceedings. It is often the case that students who do vote only vote for names they recognize rather than those who will do the best job for Marquette. The candidates should consider how they can draw support through their positions rather than just their connections and their popularity amongst the voting base. MUSG can also use the election to open up a forum to talk with students about how student government works and how it can be a more positive resource for students. It is not a good sign if people are unaware of the issues or that there will be an election in the first place and it falls on the student government to address this problem effectively. As the three tickets and MUSG emphasize the inclusion of all students in their efforts, making the election more visible to students will help bring the most agreed upon result for campus.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Stereotypes of the South prove off base from reality Matt Gozun
Columnist
With a distinctive dialect, cuisine and culture, the South may as well be another country for many Americans. Had a few events in history gone differently, it might even be one today. Outside of the Disney-fied bubble of Orlando, I had never been to the south prior to last week, when I traveled to the Atlanta suburb of Morrow as a part of a Marquette Action Program service trip with 11 other Marquette students. During the M.A.P. application process, we were given some say in where we wanted to go and Morrow was my first choice. Part of why I chose to head to Georgia, as opposed to say, Chicago, Cincinnati or St. Louis, was my desire to travel and experience a part of the country I considered distant and different. An attitude, I will admit, partially motivated by stereotypes. In line with stereotypes, the academic term “orientalism” is used to describe a set of Western attitudes and ideas of Asia and the Middle East that often differentiate and belittle those regions. While orientalist portrayals have some degree of truth in them, the way they are exaggerated turns people from orientalized regions into mere caricatures. In the same way, I would say Americans in the Midwest and the West have a view of the South influenced by what might be called “southernism.” In many ways, the South has been made exotic and a region of “others.” If Hollywood is to be believed, everyone past the Mason-Dixon line drives a truck, listens to country music and is closer to their cousins than is socially acceptable. In positive portrayals of the South, the people are friendly, simple good ol’ boys and gals, while in negative ones they are painted as racist, aggressive and violent. But if one word could be used to describe how the South is depicted, whether it be like “Gone With the Wind” or “Duck Dynasty,” that word would be backwards. Like the British accent is associated with
refinement, the Southern drawl is associated with a lack of education. In a country that has become increasingly suburban, the South is portrayed as a rural swath of magnolia trees, swamps and hilly forests dotted with small towns. It is a region stuck in time, whether the year is 1861 or 1963. To view the South through the lens of its past is to ignore the magnitude of changes and variations, recently. It is true that the South is more conservative than the rest of the country, but it seems that this conservatism has more to do with holding on to the past than refusing to move forward. In Georgia, it appears that most people have no problem honoring both Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Jr. though, up north, some of us Yankees might see a contradiction. As a sign of how far the South has come, all one has to do is look at the list of most segregated cities in the United States according to the 2010 census. Milwaukee is infamously number one but, surprisingly, not one Southern city is in the top 10. And while racial tensions simmered in the South during the 1960s, today the country’s eyes are focused on places like Ferguson, Chicago and New York. Unfortunately, by turning the South into a region of others, we tend to ignore such progress. By constantly pointing to the South’s legacy of racism, those of us in the Midwest often try to absolve ourselves of our own problems. Those down south, we sometimes try to tell ourselves, are the true racists, which makes us feel better. It is true that Southerners do enjoy their cornbread and sweet tea, but the continued perpetuation of stereotypes, for all people, regardless of where they are from or what they look like, continues to be a problem today. As the South moves forward, perhaps it would be better for the rest of the country not to lambast it for its past, but to see how we can improve in areas, such as segregation, in which we have fallen behind. 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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Live-action Disney classics Disney can address the reveal lingering problems past with progressive tales Elena Fransen
Columnist As children of the 1990s, we grew up in the golden age of Disney animation. The big classics like “Snow White” and “Cinderella” were before our time, yet I doubt anyone can say that they have never seen an animated Disney movie. Disney video cassettes were a staple in my house, as these movies represented an escape from reality, cartoons with characters inhabiting fairy tale lands and plots where the protagonist suffers for a bit, but ultimately gets a happy ending. Disney has been quite successful with different variations of this recipe and seems to be going back through its past successes and bringing them to life. The recent live-action “Cinderella” is one and other production companies are following suit with “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Jungle Book.” Other than giving animators a break, bringing the fictional worlds of cartoons to life changes the story’s impact on audiences and makes the problems within Disney films all the more apparent. Putting fantasy into life bears the possibility of renewing unrealistic racial and gender stereotypes and standards so evident in the original pictures. Watch any Disney movie and there are usually some major issues. “Frozen” and other recent films may be improvements upon the classic model, but a lack of diversity remains alongside the clever songs and quirky sidekicks. These portrayals are in line with current social issues, as well as the troubling ideology founder Walt Disney himself supported. As he has recently been called a “gender bigot” and anti-Semite, Disney and the stories based on his imagination present problems. There is very little reality to Disney movies, which is part of their charm, yet also a major downside. In each one Disney constructs a social mold for people to fit into, and those who don’t fit in are made the antagonist or
completely omitted. This can become worse in live-action movies, where there is an attempt to make things more realistic. The new “Cinderella” seems like a reversion back to Disney’s roots of only white people and the tropes of the helpless damsel and the charming prince. Following the release of a trailer and promotional material, the film drew criticism for reportedly photoshopping actress Lily James’ waist, resulting in more critical backlash, and for failing to feature non-white characters. While the movie received rave reviews, these are factors that should not be ignored so one can enjoy the movie. The production is a major departure from 1997’s live-action “Cinderella” which featured a multi-racial cast, a prince with an actual name and a genuine message. The earlier film was a giant leap forward, but there seems to be a push to revert back to previous representations. When Cinderella was a mere cartoon, it was easier to see her as this fictional fairy tale character who people couldn’t relate to at all in her actions or her aesthetics. Making her into a real person can have the negative consequences of reestablishing body standards that not everyone meets and harmful gender expectations for both men and women. Turning Disney favorites into live-action features keeps the classic stories alive, but the stories can be changed or used as a starting point for more realistic and inclusive portrayals. There is more that can be imagined and done with the material rather than just reinforcing the past. Disney will always have a special place in my heart for taking me to whole new worlds and far off places, yet as it and other production companies reimagine the classics, it’s time to expand the imagination even further. New stories and more inclusive reimaginations would be a great step in the right direction. Elena Fransen is a senior studying history, philosophy and women's and gender studies. Email Elena with comments or suggestions at elena.fransen@ marquette.edu.
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Columnist Walt Disney created a fantastical universe for both children and adults with his classic animated movies, transcending the world of reality. Walt and his brother Roy signed a contract with M.J. Winkler in 1923, thus beginning an imaginary adventure filled with talking animals and memorable songs. Almost all Disney movies are based on fairy tales and folk tales from different countries and the characters within the movies directly reflect the aesthetics of people within those countries. The movies are based on certain time periods, and when you change the characters, clothing and sound of the film, that is taking the movie out of its historical context. There is a reason we do not see AfricanAmericans in “Mulan” or “Cinderella” and that is because of the time period in which the stories were written and the areas in the world where they are based. “Mulan” is based on the Chinese poem title “Ballad of Mulan.” The poem describes a young woman who joins the army instead of her father and serves her emperor for 12 years. The clothing, backdrops and people within the movie are all reflective of China during either the Northern Wei or Tang Dynasties. The same thing appears in 2009’s “The Princess and the Frog,” based in New Orleans and its bayous. People say Disney films are racist and sexist, and I would agree. But I agree because of everything that has happened from the times the stories were written to today. There has been a plethora of civil rights movements to address racism and sexism nation and worldwide. Because we live in a melting pot, it is difficult to separate our situations from the historical context these fables are based on and therefore it is easy to say we need different portrayals of groups in order to diversify this genre of films.
Rather than attempting to recreate the past by adding a 20th century spin to it, people should compose new pieces of work comprised of the diverse and more accepting culture of this generation. Or, write story lines where the plot reflects the continuing struggles of racial diversity and gender equality rather than trying to force these on old fables and conforming to their outdated content. It isn’t until we are older we realize the social constructs and stereotypes created by past generations and reinforced by ours. The company Always recently created an ad campaign, #LikeAGirl, in which girls and boys of two different age groups were asked to act out certain actions. When the director called out actions, like “run like a girl” or “fight like a girl,” the older group responded with the stereotypical dainty movements. When the younger group acted, they ran with speed and power and fought by throwing uppercuts and jabs. We have an honest and innocent view of the world, unaffected by stereotypes. It isn’t until we hit puberty that we start comparing ourselves to others. I wanted to be a Disney princess when I was younger because of their beautiful, ornate dresses and enchanting love stories. I did not think of the social situations present because I was not aware they even existed as a five-year-old. Disney does not have an agenda to brainwash young boys and girls. I don’t think boys were tricked into thinking they should be the strong figure that saves the damsel in distress and that girls should be a weak, fragile version of beauty incapable of helping themselves. It was not until I was older, and heard people explain the racist and sexist overtones within Disney movies, that I even thought about the messages they send to young people. Instead of revisiting old movies, we should create new ones for the current and future generation of children teaching them the meaning of equality and acceptance. Rebecca Rebholz is a senior studying marketing and photography. Email Rebecca with comments or suggestions at rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu.
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MU earns two wins in Cali
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Marquette improved its winning streak to three consecutive games with victories over UC-Davis and St. Mary’s before losing a tight, defensive contest against the Southern Cal Trojans.
Donovan’s overtime goal squeaks Golden Eagles past UC-Davis By Hank Greening
henry.greening@marquette.edu
The Marquette women’s lacrosse team came off an overtime thriller for its first win on the year against Duquesne and followed it up with a 2-1 record during a three-game slate in California. The Golden Eagles won their second consecutive overtime game, 5-4, defeating the Aggies of California-Davis and extended the winning streak to three with a 15-4 thrashing of St. Mary’s before falling to Southern California Sunday, 11-4.
In the Mar. 10 victory against UC-Davis, redshirt sophomore midfielder Taylor Smith picked upright where she left off in her last game. Against Duquesne, Smith had a career-high four goals, the game winner and stayed hot with two goals against UC-Davis. But this time, there was a new hero as redshirt junior attack Emily Donovan ripped one past the Aggie net-minder Kai Murphy with 2:14 remaining in the OT period. The Golden Eagles shelled Murphy with 18 shots on net, whereas UC-Davis managed to be on target with just six attempts, forcing only two saves from Marquette junior goaltender Sarah Priem. The Golden Eagles opened the game on a 3-0 tear, but managed just two more goals during the next 37 minutes of play, which was
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just enough to get by. After two straight high pressure match-ups, the Golden Eagles had a more favorable opponent in the St. Mary’s Gaels, a team that allows an average of 20 goals per game. Marquette cruised to a 15-4 victory, carried by a 10-goal first half and a 10-point performance from junior attack Claire Costanza on three goals and seven assists. Costanza set a school record for points and assists in the game in leading Marquette to its first three-game winning streak in program history. “Claire Costanza had an outstanding performance,” Marquette coach Meredith Black told GoMarquette.com of Costanza’s historical day. “Seven assists and three goals. She stepped up as a leader today and it was really great. Everyone
followed her lead.” Freshman attack Riley Hill also had a hat trick and Nicole Gleason, Hayley Baas and Emily Donovan all added two goals. Twenty-two of the Golden Eagles’ shots were on net and Priem allowed just two goals in one half of play, before bowing out to junior Emma Salter for the next 30 minutes. The final game of the road trip would be the biggest test to the Golden Eagles in the form of the 5-2 USC Trojans, whose only two losses came at the hands of top-20 ranked Stony Brook and in a 12-11 OT loss to No. 7 Northwestern. USC proved to be too much for the Golden Eagles as Trojan sophomore attack Kylie Drexel ripped five shots past Priem and added seven assists in the 11-4 victory. The Trojans raced out
to a 3-0 lead in the first half, but the Golden Eagles did not give in easily, battling back to cut the Trojan lead to just 5-4 at the half. Marquette freshman midfielder Allison Lane had her best performance of the season with two goals in the opening 20 minutes, but it was not enough to keep the Golden Eagles in the game. Marquette did not score again in the game and the Trojans put six shots home, Drexel having a hand in five of them, including scoring the last three. Priem managed just one save on seven shots on-net in the half and the Golden Eagles committed 19 fouls in the last 20 minutes. The Golden Eagles (3-4) will next face Michigan at Valley Fields Friday at 5 p.m.
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Ellenson earns third place
Wojo’s inaugural season a success
Dual-sport athlete missed final two jumps at nationals
Jacob Born
By Andrew Goldstein
andrew.goldstein@marquette.edu
Marquette junior Wally Ellenson claimed third place in the high jump event at the 2015 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships this past weekend in Fayetteville, Ark. The dual-sport athlete and Olympic hopeful cleared a bar height of 7-feet 3.75-inches to make it into the final four, then ended up with the bronze medal after missing three attempts: one with the bar at 7-feet, 5-inches and two with the bar at 7-feet, 6-inches. “I was ready. I knew it was a big stage and it would take a big jump,” Ellenson told GoMarquette.com. “Physically, I put all I had in the competition. I just didn’t have the pop I needed at the higher heights, but I found a way to put myself in position for a couple attempts to be a national champion.” Ellenson entered the event as one of the top contenders for first place. He had cleared a bar height of 7-feet, 5.75-inches during a meet at Wisconsin earlier this year, which was good enough to shatter the previous Marquette record and move him into a three-way tie with competitors Christoff Bryan of Kansas State and Jacorian Duffield of Texas Tech for the highest jump in the country. Seven-feet, 5.75-inches was also the height that Arizona State’s Bryan McBride cleared to win the NCAA high jump title at last year’s outdoor events. “I always expect to win,” Ellenson said. “That’s just the mindset you need to have to be a great competitor.” The competition began with 16 participants, all of which easily cleared the opening bar of 6-feet, 10.75-inches. It was not until the bear reached 7-feet, 2.5-inches that a jumper failed to make it over. Ellenson missed his first attempt at that height, but he managed to sail just over the bar on his second pass. After that, the 11 remaining firstplace hopefuls bar faced a bar that was set at 7-feet, 3.75-inches. Ellenson, undaunted by his miss in the earlier round, adequately negotiated the jump, making it over the bar on his first attempt. The majority of the field, however, did not. Seven of the
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Ellenson missed two straight jumps to drop from second to third.
remaining jumpers failed to make it over and the number of people still in contention shrank to four. At this point, Ellenson occupied second place behind Texas Tech’s Duffield. The bar then rose to 7-feet, 5-inches, and only Duffield cleared it on his first try. After that, Ellenson and the rest of the field could either take their second attempt to try and match it or forgo that last attempt and instead take two attempts to clear a bar set at 7-feet, 6-inches for the win. D.J. Smith, a jumper from Auburn, chose to take his second attempt at 7-feet, 5-inches and missed it, thus ensuring that Ellenson could do no worse than third. The other two – Ellenson and Texas Tech’s Mark Adkins – decided to go for 7-feet, 6-inches, which would have
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been good for both first place and a new national record. Ellenson missed both attempts and finished in third place. Texas Tech’s Adkins and Duffield took first and second place, respectively. Both jumpers cleared a bar height of 7-feet, 6-inches. Ellenson will now look toward the outdoor track and field season. His next chance at a national championship will come at the 2015 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., which will be held in mid-June. “This outdoor season, my goal every meet is to get above my 7-foot, 5.75-inch jump until nationals,” Ellenson said. “Then, my goal is to win.”
Every Marquette basketball fan knew what this season meant for the men’s program. It was going to be a rough season with a new coaching staff and just one recruit from former head coach Buzz Williams’ class sticking around through the coaching change. Coach Steve Wojciechowski had a lot of work to do, and it was going to be trial by fire for the rookie staffer. But with the season finished, despite having the worst winning percentage since 1990-91, Wojciechowski’s season should be viewed as a success. The biggest victory Wojciechowski achieved this season was that he laid a solid foundation for the program, both through recruiting new talent and developing current underclassmen. Wojciechowski landed Henry Ellenson, a fivestar recruit, and added four other four-star recruits in Matt Heldt, Hannif Cheatham, Sacar Anim and Traci Carter. Carter and Anim committed to Marquette after Nick Noskowiak was asked to be released from his national letter of intent. Being able to not only replace a four-star recruit with another, but add a second recruit of the same value toward the end of the signing process showed how successful Wojciechowski can be on the recruiting trail. Wojciechowski also did a great job of molding the young players he had on the current roster, even though he wasn’t the coach that recruited them. Redshirt freshman Duane Wilson was one of the best freshmen Marquette has seen and has a lot of potential under Wojciechowski’s tutelage. He was the second-leading scorer on the roster and is a versatile player. Sandy Cohen III was the only
player from Williams’ final recruiting class to stay, and while he certainly was a raw recruit, he developed nicely through Wojciechowski’s first year. Cohen averaged 15 minutes per game as a freshman, and Wojciechowski did a good job of keeping Cohen out of situations where he was doomed to fail. Cohen was used less and less in the closing games of the season, but Wojciechowski made sure to build the confidence of the freshman to be successful for his future years with the program. While laying a solid foundation for his program to build off of, Wojciechowski also handled his fair share of adversity. During the year, Wojciechowski saw his already small roster shrink from 10 to eight players when Deonte Burton and John Dawson transferred in December. From there, the team added walk-on Pete Thaus before parting ways with him and bringing on Mike and Matt Mache. Wojciechowski, knowing the small roster couldn’t handle it, completely switched from manto-man to zone defense, something he did not want to employ. And when Matt Carlino and Juan Anderson couldn’t play due to injury, he made the most of trying to be competitive with only six scholarship players. Wojciechowski still has areas to work on. Some Big East games should have been won, especially early in conference play, and coaching plays a part of that. He also didn’t always employ the best pairings on the court. But overall, Wojciechowski was more than serviceable in his first season as a head coach. With a couple more years and a chance to play “his guys,” Wojciechowski can be one of the best coaches in the nation, with a national powerhouse of a team. Jacob Born is from Saint Louis, MO studying journalism with a minor in marketing. Email him with comments at jacob.born@marquette.edu.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Grill proving doubters wrong with stout defense Underdog defender almost chose not to play college lacrosse By Jack Goods
jack.goods@marquette.edu
Redshirt junior defenseman B.J. Grill has developed into Marquette’s top defenseman. He was the Big East defenseman of the week twice last year, and once this season. He was featured on the pre-season All-Big East team, the only defenseman to be unanimously chosen. “The way we’ve won and the personality of the team, it’s his,” Marquette coach Joe Amplo said. “He has grown into a consistent leader. He’s grown into the exact person that I want to be the face of the program.” Yet, in his senior year of high school, Grill was planning to not play college lacrosse at all. It appeared he’d follow in his family’s footsteps by becoming the fourth generation to attend the University of Pittsburgh, a school that doesn’t feature a lacrosse team. The 5-foot-5 defenseman wasn’t on many teams’ radar despite a successful high school career at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, that included two New Jersey state titles, three first team all-Group NJSIAA Group and all-area selections and being named a NJSIAA All-American his senior year. He received a few Division III offers, but none he felt were a good fit. Many questioned his ability to jump to the next level due to his small stature. “We’re fortunate that he’s 5-foot-5, because if he were 5-foot-9 or above he’d be playing in the ACC,” Amplo said. Grill said he emailed 40 or 50 schools his senior year, begging for an opportunity. “During recruiting, the first thing that everyone told me was, ‘you aren’t going to get an opportunity to play Division
Photo courtesy of Alicia Mojica
Grill sent desperate emails to about 50 schools hoping to snatch a spot on a team’s roster and committed to Marquette without a practice or tryout.
I lacrosse,’” Grill said. “The first thing everyone said was, ‘you can’t,’ rather than, ‘you have the ability to.’” His break came in the form of Marquette, a new program looking to assemble the group that would train together on campus for a year before the 2013 inaugural season. Amplo offered Grill a spot before even seeing him in person. It was a gamble that would pay off tremendously. “His high school coach said, ‘you’ve got to take this kid,’” Amplo said. “I trusted him.” Grill became the program’s first ever commit during his first conversation with Amplo.
“I committed without knowing where Marquette was or stepping on campus,” Grill said. “It wasn’t a recruiting pitch, it was coach Amplo saying I have an opportunity to play here, and me just instantly saying yes.” Grill has been assigned to shut down some of the top attackmen in college lacrosse and succeeded. Last season, Grill battled Notre Dame’s Matt Kavanagh and St. John’s’ Kieran McArdle, both second team-All Americans. Kavenagh set the Notre Dame single season records for goals and points, and McArdle became the Major League Lacrosse Rookie of the Year.
Neither were able to score against Marquette, and McArdle did not record a single point. “We start our game plan around him,” Amplo said. “It’s like a shutdown corner in football. If you have a guy you don’t have to worry about from a double team or sliding perspective you can do so many other things defensively… I tell B.J. good luck at the beginning of the game, and I say, ‘I don’t want to hear from you for two hours.’” Grill takes the challenge in stride. “I like putting myself on an island, and (making) it be me versus either their best player or
their best attackman,” Grill said. “I view it as an opportunity to show not just that guy, but the coaches who watch film on me, the coaches who I play against and the people who are writing articles about us that I have the ability cover some of the best attackmen in the country.” “He’s one of the most competitive people that we have on this team,” redshirt junior Dan Mojica said. “It forces you to play better, to get to a different level.” Although Grill can’t make himself bigger, he’s turned to the film room to gain an advantage. “I pride myself on being a mental defender,” Grill said. “I really study the game… There’s a 100 percent chance that the attackman that I’m going against is going to be bigger than me. There’s a 90 percent chance that he’s going to be stronger than me top to bottom. I’ve got to know when to make contact and dissecting the matchup.” “We’ll watch film sometimes, and whenever we have questions on how we should play a guy he’s always a good person to go to,” Mojica said. Like many on this year’s roster, the doubts of others add fuel to the fire. Grill believes the adversity makes him a stronger player. “I go into the mindset where I have to prove people wrong,” Grill said. “I haven’t had the opportunity to get the publicity I think I necessarily deserve. Whatever any lacrosse player says, or any athlete, they want to get the notoriety or the accolades because they feel like they can compete at the highest level. Our whole team is filled with guys who never really got what they deserve.”
Sports
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Tribune 15
Carlino earns highest marks in postseason grades
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu
Head coach Steve Wojciechowski certainly took some bumps and bruises in his inaugural season at Marquette and was unable to implement his style of play because of a limited roster.
By Matt Barbato
matthew.barbato@marquette.edu
It was an unspectacular season for Marquette under firstyear coach Steve Wojciechowski. In fact, the team’s 13-19 record was the program’s first losing season since the 1998-99 season, when the Golden Eagles went 14-15 under then-head coach Mike Deane. The 2014-15 campaign was one filled with transition, departures and struggles, with some sprinklings of hope and potential in between. Marquette finished the season with eight scholarship athletes on the roster, which means everybody played a significant role. Only Luke Fischer (missed first half of season due to transfer rules) and Matt Carlino (missed four games with a concussion) played in fewer than 30 games and freshman Sandy Cohen III played the fewest minutes at an average of 15 minutes per game. This limited roster made it easier to put each player under the microscope. Six members of the Wire Sports staff submitted their player grades for each player and coach Steve Wojciechowski. We aggregated them and sorted them out using Marquette’s grading scale. Matt Carlino: AB Allow Wojciechowski to describe just how instrumental Carlino was this season. “Matt, if it wasn’t for his injury, I think he was on pace for a (First Team) all-Big East type year,” Wojciechowski said to Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. “He was having by far his best year at the college level in a much more difficult conference. It’s been a difficult year, without Matt it had the opportunity to be much, much more difficult.” The final sentence of this quote is the most striking.
Imagine what the season would have been like without Carlino. The graduate senior was Marquette’s leading and sometimes only scorer with 15 points per game. He was named to the allBig East Second Team and put up performances of 38, 27, 26 and 21 points along the way. This season could have been much worse without Carlino, and without him Marquette may have been futile offensively. Duane Wilson: B Wilson was pretty impressive in his first full college basketball season. The redshirt freshman averaged 11.9 points on 39-percent shooting with 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Wilson was often Marquette’s second option offensively and showed great potential at times. He also showed a tendency to take highly contested shots in the lane and hit the freshman wall occasionally in Big East play. Most importantly, Wilson got through his first year and was rewarded by being named to the Big East’s all-Rookie Team. Although his role is somewhat undefined heading into his second season, Wilson holds the keys to the program and could develop into an outstanding player quickly. Luke Fischer: B Fischer’s debut season at Marquette is partially incomplete because he had to sit out the entire non-conference slate due to transfer rules. His presence on the court did make a vast difference, however. The big man from Germantown averaged 11 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocks and was a vital rim protector for the under-sized roster. Fischer struggled at the beginning of Big East play and was limited to single digits in scoring for a five-game span in January. But, Fischer finished the season strong and
averaged nearly 12 points per game since February. There are certainly some aspects of Fischer’s game he can work on. The big man often got beat up and neutralized down low by bigger centers. He also could improve as an on-ball defender to avoid foul trouble. Fischer will be the big man of the future for the Golden Eagles and his encouraging finish to the season gives fans plenty to be excited about. Juan Anderson: BC Nothing Anderson does is flashy. The senior averaged only 8.3 points and 5.7 rebounds, but was an energy player who did his best to lead and motivate his younger teammates. Anderson was a workhorse who was often asked to play more than 30 minutes a night and was usually matched up against taller players. Unfortunately, Anderson’s final season didn’t conclude as he probably had planned. The forward was limited due to an ankle injury he suffered in practice before Marquette’s Feb. 21 contest against Villanova. Derrick Wilson: C The senior point guard averaged 5.6 points, 3.9 boards and 4.7 assists in his final campaign as a Golden Eagle. He shot 41 percent from the field and even hit a few 3-pointers along the way. Wilson wasn’t gaudy, but he did improve as an offensive player from last season. Wilson is labeled as a bad offensive player, but his 2.9 assist-to-turnover ratio was actually the best ratio in the Big East. Point guards usually aren’t the team’s best scorer, but rather are facilitators who can take care of the ball. Wilson did just that, as he ranked third in the Big East in assists per game. Wilson will not carry much of a legacy at Marquette, but he was a serviceable
point guard who also was the team’s best defender. Sandy Cohen III: CD Cohen has plenty of room to grow as a player, but his shooting was surprisingly impressive at times. Cohen averaged 3.8 points on 37-percent shooting and 33-percent shooting from beyond the arc. Cohen has a pretty shot and could develop into a deadly 3-point shooter. Cohen was underwhelming down the stretch and scored only 25 points in Marquette’s final 11 games. It appeared Wojciechowski had more faith in his veterans by the homestretch, as Cohen logged only 28 combined minutes in the final four games of the season. One thing Cohen must improve on is his defense. The freshman often looked lost in Marquette’s 2-3 zone. Jajuan Johnson: CD Inconsistency was Johnson’s biggest problem this season. Johnson looked like a star filled with plenty of potential in some games, but was invisible in others. He finished with averages of 7.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists on the year. His shooting was particularly ugly, as the sophomore shot 37 percent from the floor and less than 22 percent from 3-point range. Johnson thrives when driving to the basket, but he will need to develop a better shot from the perimeter to become a more dependable scorer. The highly touted recruit could be the team’s starting shooting guard if Duane Wilson plays the point, but if Wilson plays the two, Johnson could be a role player off the bench next season. Steve Taylor: CD Taylor was a disappointment in what could have been a breakout season for the junior forward. Taylor averaged
5.9 points and five boards. He seemed overwhelmed with the task of being Marquette’s lone center during non-conference play. Taylor’s best trait is his rebounding ability and he exemplified that when he pulled down 17 boards against St. John’s at the end of the season. But at times, Taylor played more like a stretch power forward and had a tendency to roam around the perimeter rather than post up in the paint. It’s tough to figure out what type of player Taylor is. His 6-foot-7 frame gives him the versatility, but his skill set is muddled. Steve Wojciechowski: BC It’s hard to truly evaluate Wojciechowski because it was obvious that he couldn’t implement his true style in his first season. Wojciechowski promised plenty of high pressure man-to-man and full court press in the preseason, but the Golden Eagles primarily switched between 2-3 and 1-3-1 zones. With only eight players, Marquette could not afford to play man defense. Wojciechowski’s intensity was always evident and he proved to be a good motivator. Many opposing coaches complimented Wojciechowski on his ability to get his teams to play hard. That tenacity is something to expect from every Marquette team, no matter the talent level. Wojciechowski barely scratched the surface of what he can be as a head coach. His strong recruiting and motivational abilities are impressive and the progress that Duane Wilson and Luke Fischer made this season exemplified Wojciechowski’s ability to develop talent.
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16 Tribune
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Melnyk scores four times in his professional debut Program’s leading scorer makes instant impact in Edmonton By Jack Goods
jack.goods@marquette.edu
Tyler Melnyk was used to scoring goals in his two years with the Marquette men’s lacrosse team. The program’s all-time leading scorer continued that trend in his National Lacrosse League debut with the Edmonton Rush, scoring four goals with an assist in the Rush’s 19-7 dismantling of their rival Vancouver Stealth. He was chosen as the game’s first star. It was the first opportunity for Melnyk, who became the first Marquette lacrosse alumnus to play at the professional level. He has been on the team’s practice roster the majority of the season, but moved up after the team traded Corey Small to the Stealth. Edmonton’s Riley Loewen suffered an injury prior to this week’s game, opening up a spot for the Marquette grad. “You never go into a game expecting to score a certain amount of goals,” Melnyk said.
“We have the best defense in the league, and practicing against those guys every day and being around those guys has made the team a lot better. I’m wasn’t a shock to me that I was able to step in and produce.” Melnyk, the Rush’s second round pick in this year’s NLL Draft, did not take long to notch his first goal. An outlet pass from Nik Bilic found Melnyk alone on the left side and made Vancouver pay. His first career goal came on his first shift and only a minute and change into the game. “I couldn’t believe it,” Melnyk said. “I don’t really know what was going on. They left me wide open on the crease. The goalie wasn’t even really set in the net.” Melnyk went on to score in every quarter, including a shorthanded goal in the fourth quarter. His production wasn’t completely out of the blue. In addition to his field lacrosse experience with Marquette, he has also gone through the ranks of Canadian indoor “box” lacrosse. He scored 21 goals and 13 assists in 15 games playing with the Langley Thunder of the Western Lacrosse Association, a league that features many NLL players. “I’m not surprised,” Mar-
quette head coach Joe Amplo said. “He’s a scorer. His game suits (the) league very well.” “It’s nice to have (Melnyk),” Rush head coach Derek Keenan said in his postgame comments. “You’ve got a kid who has worked really hard in practice over the week, comes in doesn’t say a lot, just minds his own business, does his work, you get him in and he scores four. It’s pretty special.” There aren’t a lot of jobs available in a nine team league in the first place, but being drafted by
one of the best squads in the league made it even more of a challenge for Melnyk to crack the active roster. He’s tried to not let it get him frustrated. “You have to just keep your head up and keep working at it,” Melnyk said. “You’ll get your opportunity and thankfully I was able to make the most of mine.” The victory pushed the Rush back into first place in the Western division, a position they held all of last season. There were expectations for Edmon-
ton coming off a 16-2 season. However, Edmonton lost its first two games during a troubled time for the team. Keenan was absent behind the bench after his wife lost her battle with cancer. He has returned to the team, who has rallied around the reigning Coach of the Year. “Now we are getting back into the swing of things and getting back on a roll,” Melnyk said, noting that the team will have a tough test against the top seeded Toronto Rock (10-2) next week.