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Logging policy creates worry RAs required to report one-on-one talks with residents

By Alex Groth

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When Claire Torrance sat down for her first one-on-one conversation with her resident assistant at a Starbucks last fall, she thought their discussion was private — it was not.

Three times per academic year, her RA was required to submit resident information from their conversations to the online platform Roompact, which is viewed by the RA’s hall director and other Residence Life staff.

Torrance’s RA faced a dilemma many on staff will face this fall — whether to tell residents they are required to summarize one-on-one conversations to an online platform.

RAs are allowed to tell their residents about the practice, but many decide against it. Torrance’s former McCormick Hall RA, Sarena Christoffersen, now a senior in the College of Health Sciences, did not because she said it could harm her relationship with her residents.

“You want the relationship to be as natural as possible,” Christoffersen said. “You don’t want to go into it being like, ‘Hey look, it’s my job to write down things about you, so answer these questions.’”

But when residents do not know about the practice, Christoffersen said it poses privacy concerns for residents about who is seeing the information.

“Me writing it down so I remember it and know to check up on them, I don’t think any of my residents would disagree with that,” she said. “When it comes to putting it in Roompact and the hall director being able to see it, that might upset some.”

There are a number of reasons

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Claire Torrence, a sophomore in the College of Nursing (left) and past RA Sarena Christoffersen, a senior in the College of Health Sciences (right).

Partnership with Foxconn probable Tech giant could offer jobs, internships for students, recent grads

By Rachel Kubik

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Marquette plans to partner with Foxconn Technology Group, a Tawianese manufacturer that produces LCD screens for iPhones.

The university has been in talks with the manufacturer and regional groups about possible partnerships.

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electronics manufacturer in the world and the fourth largest information technology company in the world based on revenue, bringing in almost $136 billion in 2015. It is also the largest private employer in China.

The university is also looking to have partnerships with technical colleges to address talent needs like workforce development.

“Everything is being worked into place, so there is no formal partnership (yet),” said Carmel Ruffolo, associate vice president

for research and innovation.

Once the engagement happens, a team will look after the large company because there is a lot involved in engaging with corporations, such as sponsorship, internships, co-ops, research programs and other educational programs on campus.

“It will all depend on how we want to structure this,” Ruffolo said. She said the team approach works best with companies.

Ruffolo said it is possible for Marquette to train Foxconn

employees, but Ruffolo sees Marquette students benefitting the most from the Foxconn engagement. Students could potentially obtain internships, co-ops and employment opportunities.

“That will give students a really good introduction to the company, and also the company will be able to have an introduction to our students,” Ruffolo said.

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RAs required to log one-on-one conversations PROJECTS, from page 1 why RAs are required to make a record of their conversations with residents. Tracy Gerth, assistant director of Residence Life Education, said the process holds RAs accountable for building ongoing relationships with each resident.

Submitting the information to an online format allows hall directors to help RAs facilitate appropriate resources, from suggesting a resident join a club to seek mental health support, Gerth said.

“So there might come a time where the situation is beyond the ability of an RA to handle, and we have mastered levels in the buildings so they provide an additional level of intervention when appropriate,” Gerth said.

Midway through last year, Christoffersen slipped, briefly mentioning to Torrance she had to finish recording her resident conversations online.

Torrance, now a sophomore in the College of Nursing, was surprised. But the two had become close friends, and had been spending time together outside organized residence hall activities.

Torrance trusted her.

For residents who are not friends with their RA, Torrance said their reaction might have been different.

“I’m sure there’s a handful (of residents) that would feel a little bit of an invasion of privacy,” she said. “I think they feel like they should have the right to know.”

One of those residents was Mark Curran, now a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences. His former RA in Schroeder Hall told his residents he was making a record of their information.

When Curran learned about the practice, he was alarmed that personal information was shared with people most residents did not know.

“I remember it being a little strange because these were personal conversations,” Curran said.

“Those conversations that had the potential to be private to get recorded made me a little uneasy.”

Gerth said a number of RAs have voiced their concerns to her about the process of making a record of residents information.

“Sometimes I feel like people feel like this is a really nefarious intent, and it’s really not designed to be,” she said.

Lexi Boudreau, who graduated this past spring, brought up her concerns about submitting resident’s information with her hall director.

“It’s not what I want to hear, because I think we should at least be having three conversations, but it should be more of, ‘I did this, we checked in,’” Boudreau said.

“It shouldn’t be like, ‘This is what we talked about.’’’

Boudreau was an RA for six semesters at Schroeder Hall, and did not tell her residents about the process because she said it was not her responsibility to disclose that information.

She believes it should not be part of her job to figure out how to talk about the practice with her residents, and what personal information she was submitting to Roompact. Boudreau said the record keeping process should be disclosed to residents when they sign up to live in the dorms.

At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, RAs are required to log information about residents, but they do notify residents about the record, Kelly Haag, UWM’s director of university housing, said.

Gerth said RAs are not required to disclose the notes to residents, and the format allows each RA to determine what level of transparency and privacy they deem appropriate for each resident.

“At the end of the day (RAs) are the ones that determine the information that goes into Roompact,” Gerth said. “If somebody discloses something that is very, very personal, that they are uncomfortable putting in there, there’s no way that I would know that.”

Christoffersen said the lack of transparency could be worth it if there is a possibility a hall director could help a resident.

“For the most part, most people are fine, and me logging those conversations isn’t going to change anything,” Christoffersen said. “But maybe for that one person it could really be important.”

Residents’ information is archived on Roompact for one year.

How the information is stored has changed over the years because of security concerns. Unlike the method used during 2015’16, Microsoft Sharepoint, once the information is submitted to Roompact, it cannot be edited.

Gerth said if an RA is no longer

employed, they are not able to view any information.

“For Marquette, we take the privacy and security very seriously, which is why we utilize Roompact, so it’s not in a mix-style document, so it’s not notebook, so it’s not on something that is easily accessible,” Gerth said.

Despite the security measures, Boudreau tried to protect her residents by keeping the information about them as vague as possible.

“I definitely filter what my girls have told me, and then filter that into Roompact,” she said. “If I was in their shoes, I wouldn’t want that done to me.”

At the end of the day, building a close relationship with her residents is the main concern for Christoffersen.

Her past resident Torrance said learning about the practice did not harm their relationship. If anything, she said it made her more understanding of the process because she knew it was happening.

“I think that it kind of strengthened the relationship I had with (Christoffersen),” Torrance said. “She is choosing to be honest with me.”

Beekeeper generates buzz with rooftop hive E-Hall hosts several thousand insects for research, observation

By Josh Anderson

joshua.e.anderson@marquette.edu

High atop the second story of Engineering Hall, there is a faint buzz in the air. A sound not from machines, but from bees — tens of thousands of bees.

The rooftop beehive was installed in June, and it is the latest of several initiatives to increase sustainability on campus.

Charlie Koenen, a professional beekeeper nicknamed “CharBee” by his friends, is the mastermind behind this project, working with the university and several dedicated students to create a more sustainable campus.

Koenen explained that the beehive provides bees to an area that covers most of downtown Milwaukee, increasing the pollination of local flowering plants and providing honey to the whole community.

Bee populations have decreased by more than 40 percent over the past 30 years, according to a recent study by the USDA. Koenen attributes this to commercial agriculture.

“We’re artificially propping up nature in order to make it do our bidding, which is great for the seed producer and the chemical producer, but it’s not

good for nature,” Koenen said.

For the past year, Marquette has been actively working toward a more sustainable campus, beginning in September 2016 with the hiring of Brent Ribble, the campus sustainability director. He said the initia-

tive to bring a beehive to campus is an important one.

“Bees and other pollinators play an essential role in achieving food security and environmental resilience, but science tells us bee species are in trouble,” Ribble said in an email. “The

hive demonstrates that Marquette is eager to ‘bee the difference’ [sic] by promoting urban beekeeping and the many benefits that come with it.”

Koenen explained that until the agricultural industry adopts more sustainable techniques, urban beekeeping

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Charlie Koenen holds a honeycomb of bees on E-Hall roof. He is the brainchild of the sustainbility project.

is the most practical way to keep the honey bee species thriving. Cities provide a stable place for bees to live, as they contain an abundance of different plant species that allow them to maintain a balanced diet.

“Here, where there’s all kinds of different plants, there’s always something in bloom. So now the bees get to pick and choose what they want,” Koenen said.

One of Koenen’s ideas is to strategically place temperature and humidity sensors throughout the hive so that beekeepers can study the hive without disturbing the bees. He also wants to create opportunities for all students to work toward environmental sustainability, regardless of major.

Students, like College of Engineering freshman Cody Jacobson, will be studying in close proximity to the bees this year. Jacobson likes the idea of having this project on campus.

“There’s research that can be done from the beehive, and the Engineering Hall is pretty much designed for all research anyways,” Jacobson said.

Koenen said he has high hopes for the future of Milwaukee’s bees. Marquette’s Pollinators Club is a new organization on campus this year. They plan to visit other hives in the Milwaukee area, work on Marquette’s beehive and educate Marquette students on the benefits of urban beekeeping.

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now, according to Ruffolo.

“Each corporation is different, and they like to do things their own way,” Ruffolo said. “Foxconn is too new, not only to Wisconsin, but America, to really predict as to what the full benefits could be.”

However, Ruffolo said she could see the whole region benefitting from Foxconn being in southeastern Wisconsin.

Ruffolo has not been notified of a date when the engagement is going to occur. It takes months, sometimes years, to work out the details.

“We really do have a very good relationship with corporations, and it is something the university is very keen in doing,” Ruffolo said.

Marquette has engaged with multiple companies in the past.

Notable partnerships include Kohler, Johnson Controls and Northwestern Mutual.

Ruffolo and her team have been

talking to regional leaders, including people from Milwaukee 7, an economic development agency based in Milwaukee.

The electronics manufacturer aims to eventually hire 13,000 workers at the Wisconsin facility.

Marquette officials are unsure of the number of Marquette students that Foxconn could benefit.

After the facility is built, the company will be looking to hire 3,000 employees immediately.

“I’m very excited, and I’m not the only one on campus. I think there’s a lot of us who are really looking forward to being able to engage with this large company and be able to work with the trove of technology that they have,” Ruffolo said.

While the Wisconsin Assembly already approved the plant, the Wisconsin Legislature has until the end of September to approve the $3 billion incentive package.

University President Michael Lovell attended a public hearing hosted by the Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy Aug. 3. Lovell compared Foxconn’s presence in Wisconsin to when Google built their headquarters in Pittsburgh in 2006.

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Wisconsin will have similar effects.

“Foxconn has even a bigger potential than what I saw in Pittsburgh because the scope is so much larger,” Lovell said. He believes Foxconn coming to Wisconsin will bring in a supply chain of other companies as a result of economic clustering.

“In my opinion, the pie will only get bigger, not just for southeastern Wisconsin, but for the entire state,” Lovell said.

By Patrick Thomas and Rebecca Carballo

A former student is suing Marquette for its handling of a 2014 rape case.

A lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday, Aug. 24 by a woman using the name of Jane Doe claims the university retaliated against her after reporting the case to police, and failed to accommodate her after the alleged incident. The suit says because of the incident, she was forced to leave campus.

The suspect was charged and the case went to trial in 2016 where he was acquitted.

The former nursing student is suing Marquette for violating two August 23

counts of Title IX, negligence and emotional distress for a sum of $1.5 million and a trial by jury.

Doe’s lawyer, Julie Porter of Salvatore Prescott & Porter, PLLC of Evanston, Illinois, said the case is not about the rape incident, but how Marquette treated Doe and the lack of support provided.

“Marquette was not helping, but acting against her,” Porter said in an interview.

Marquette received the complaint Aug. 24. The next step for the university is to respond to the complaint.

“We take any claim brought forward by our students extremely seriously and we will take the appropriate time to review it thoroughly,” the university said in a statement. “We care deeply about all of our students and their wellbeing is our highest priority.”

An employee was struck while in a crosswalk by a vehicle driven by a person not affiliated with Marquette in the 1500 block of W. Wells Street.

The employee was transported to the hospital and underwent leg surgery. MUPD cited the driver Monday, Aug. 21, at 1:21 p.m.

An unknown person(s) removed a secured, unattended vehicle in the 800 block of N. 22nd Street. The vehicle was later recovered with a damaged ignition. The incident occurred between Thursday, Aug. 24, at 5:30 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 25, at 7 a.m.

An unknown person(s) removed a license plate from an unattended vehicle in a rear lot in the 2000 block of W. Wisconsin Avenue. The incident occurred between Monday, Aug. 21, at 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 7:55 a.m.

A student reported that an unknown vehicle struck his parked, unattended vehicle in the 800 block of N. 15th Street causing damage to the student’s vehicle between Friday, Aug 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m.

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The alleged incident occurred in August 2014 during the victim’s freshman year. Doe received threatening text messages from the accused student the summer before she returned to campus.

According to the complaint, in the early morning hours of Aug. 24, 2014, the two crossed paths while Doe was intoxicated, and she was raped.

The complaint says Marquette’s then Department of Public Safety discouraged Doe and her parents from reporting the crime to the Milwaukee Police Department.

“Marquette appeared to have two motivations. To defer future sexual assault victims from pursuing charges,” said the complaint.

“To intimidate Doe in an effort to cause her to leave Marquette, protect Marquette against legal action and discredit Doe as a complaint.”

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The complaint said the university provided Doe with a counselor, who had little experience with sexual-assault victims and did not provide her with resources needed to recover. The counselor called Doe and asked questions such as, “Hi, how are you feeling about being raped?”

The trauma of the case began to interfere with Doe’s academic life. The complaint asserts that she was not able to pass certain classes for reasons tied to the incident.

The suit alleges that, at one point in the semester, Doe was meeting with a teacher to discuss her quiz grades. The instructor asked what Doe was doing this summer to help herself. Doe talked about her internship, but the

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EVENTS CALENDAR An intoxicated driver was taken into custody in the 900 block of N. 19th Street. The driver was also in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. MUPD cited the driver and transported him to the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility. The incident occurred between Friday, Aug 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m.

An underage student consumed alcohol in McCormick Hall Saturday, Aug. 26, at 10:26 p.m.

A person was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the 900 block of N. 17th Street and was cited by MUPD. The incident occurred Saturday, Aug. 26, at 7:24 p.m.

Aug. 30 Organization Fest 3:00 p.m., Central Mall Taste of Milwaukee 6:30 p.m., West Town Square Aug. 31 Comedian Sammy Obeid 9:00 p.m., the Annex Sept. 1 The Welcome Back Slam 7:00 p.m., Marquette Hall 100 Sept. 2 Outdoor movie: “Guardians of the Galaxy” 9:00 p.m., Central Mall

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Students brew coffee at local farmer’s market Small-batch roaster branches out to new locations, customers

By Sydney Czyzon

sydney.czyzon@marquette.edu

Three years ago, Brendan Nemeth started roasting coffee on a popcorn machine. Now, he roasts his coffee in small batches on a Behmor maker, selling signature roasts for his company.

Sophisticated Coffee Roasters, the startup created by Nemeth, is featured at a weekly Near West Side Farmer’s Market booth on Thursday nights through September 14.

Nemeth, a senior in the College of Communication, said he loved coffee ever since he tried a cappuccino his junior year of high school. He worked as a barista at a few coffee shops, but the idea for a company was inspired by Nemeth’s Hungarian great-grandfather who made his own wine.

“I took those lessons that he taught my grandfather and father, and applied the concept that quality is always better than quantity to something I was really passionate about, (which) is coffee,” Nemeth said.

Nemeth approached the 707 Hub a year ago with his business idea. Megan Carver, associate director of the Kohler Center for Entrepreneurship, encouraged Nemeth to start developing his business right away. She helped him find contacts and look for opportunities to sell his coffee on and off campus.

Carver said Nemeth’s curiosity, open-mindedness and emphasis on customer experience make him stand out.

“It’s really clear, when you see him at his booth and when he’s talking to customers, how passionate he truly is about coffee and the work

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Nemeth displays bags of his signature coffee, that he roasts at home.

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Brendan Nemeth selling coffee at the Near West Side Farmers market.

that he’s doing,” she said. “It helps to draw people in and to really feel connected to his cause.”

Nemeth’s friend of 18 years, Domenico Gianni, a senior in the College of Communication, was with him from the beginning. Gianni now holds a salesman role and helps Nemeth with cleanup.

“Brendan is really the brains behind the company,” Gianni said.

“He takes care of the roasting and the roasting process, and he also brews the coffee, whereas I’m still learning the ropes.”

Nemeth takes pride in his work

and his small-batch roasting process, prioritizing quality over quantity.

“My competitors are roasting coffee in huge, gigantic batches and it’s very difficult to get that quality in each bag,” Nemeth said. “The passion and love that goes into each batch of coffee go a lot deeper than just trying to mass produce it and serve as many people as we can.”

His coffee is also roasted seasonally, giving it a slightly different flavor based on the coffee-growing regions.

Carver said Sophisticated Coffee Roasters has a taste of its own.

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Patrons taste test Sophistacted Coffee Roasters’ brews at the market.

“When you try the coffee, it tastes so much different – it’s so fresh, it’s so bold, but it’s not bitter,” she said.

Nemeth is currently finishing up the company’s website, which will allow customers to purchase coffee. It will be ready beginning in September.

He is also open to any students interested in talking about coffee or helping with the company. Nemeth hopes to see Sophisticated Coffee

Roasters sold in grocery stores and restaurants; eventually, he wants to open his own coffee shop.

“Really, his entire life is coffee and this business, and I think that’s really important when you have a business or are at least trying to start a business,” Gianni said. “It’s very motivating for me – being part of the company – because I see so much inspiration in him, and so it inspires me.”

University sells out of all parking permits Waitlist frustrations persist for student drivers, commuters

By Sarah Lipo

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The university announced Aug. 24 that Parking Services had sold out of all types of student permits. These passes include 24-hour, day commuter and night commuter passes.

A waitlist has been created if spots open up.

“We recognize the inconvenience for those who did not

obtain permits. It is a reality of our urban campus that we have limited parking available,” Chris Jenkins, associate director of university communication, said in an email.

In previous years, parking passes have been given out on a first-come, first-served basis. This year, online permit pass sales began July 1, as typical of other years.

“Permit sale dates are proactively advertised in spring to give students as much time as possible to plan,” Jenkins said.

Janelle Limson, a senior in the College of Nursing, said last year she purchased a

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parking pass a week before school started, with no issues.

“I know they are using a new system, but I have no idea how they could have that many people on the waiting list,” Limson said.

For students like Limson, who drives to her clinicals, the parking situation is especially frustrating. “I do feel like the university should accommodate for students that also need to commute for their studies,” she said.

For other students, like Yassa Mekki, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, the concern is about vehicle safety.

“I have anxiety that I am going to have to move my car every single day,” Mekki said.

“Basically I feel like I am going to be thinking about if I am going to get a ticket, or if my car is going to be broken into.”

Parking Services hopes permits purchased by students prior to this week will be redistributed as students’ needs change.

According to Jenkins, the university is looking into other options on and around campus for students to park long-term.

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Incoming freshmen most diverse class to date ppreciated the overnight Student Convocation during orihopeful about the direction the color, 95 are African-American, a Overall enrollment isuniversity is moving in regards 327 are Hispanic, and five are orientation and experience. We entation. had bilingual translators and spe- With the welcoming of new stuadmission and diversifying Native American. up as MU welcomes tothe student body.

Including the new freshmen, cial sessions for Spanish-speaking dents from differing backgrounds comes the difficult task of ensurmore students of color “If I wanted to emphasize any- the total student population is families,” said Cole.

By Sarah Lipo

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This year’s freshmen have something different than the classes before them – an increase in diversity.

University President Michael Lovell said at a press conference Aug. 25 that the class of 2021 is the “most diverse class that we have ever had.”

Associate director of university communication Chris Jenkins echoed this statement, saying he

thing, it’s this: If you look back to our class demographics from the fall of 2014, right after Dr. Lovell became Marquette’s president, and compare them to the incoming class of 2021, it shows that our administration is making good progress on welcoming a more diverse group of students to Marquette,” Jenkins said.

Of the 2,039 incoming freshmen, there are 46 more students of color than last year’s freshman class, which is a two percent increase from the previous year. Of those 632 students of

17 percent Hispanic. Increasing the amount of Hispanic students has been a goal of the university, as they aim to reach 25 percent in the next ten years.

According to the Marquette website, if this goal is reached, the institution will achieve the status of a Hispanic-Serving Institution and will be able to apply for Title V funds.

Xavier Cole, vice president of student affairs, said the university has been taking intentional steps to attract Hispanic students.

“These new families

Cole said the university will continue to move toward inclusion in the coming years.

“Marquette saying they want to be HSI is moving in the direction of where our country demographics are moving,” he said.

“So as we naturally recruit students for Marquette, we naturally recruit more diversity over the next several years.”

In addition to an increase in Hispanic students, the class of 2021 saw an increase in first-generation students, who were honored by a round of applause at the New

ing everyone feels comfortable and welcome at Marquette.

“For me, in student affairs, we put out a challenge of how to better serve these new populations,” Cole said. “I recognize that I am an African-American male and I step through most doors and think they are all very wide. I am also the vice president and have a lot of privilege, and recognize that.”

Cole said he urges students to, “help others see how we can open that door... After all, At the core of Ignatian spirituality is hospitality.”

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University received similar complaints before LAWSUIT, from page 3 teacher explained she was referring to therapy.

In 2017, Doe left Marquette and transferred to a community college.

This isn’t Marquette’s first encounter with sexual harassment complaints. Three fraternities Triangle, Delta Chi and Sigma Phi

Delta - were issued warnings for sexual misconduct in April 2014.

There have also been similar cases to Doe’s. One complaint led to an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights in June 2015.

A student alleged that the university failed to respond promptly to her multiple reports of a sexual harassment by another stu-

dent. She claimed that Marquette failed to take appropriate action after learning her perpetrator and his friends repeatedly retaliated against her for reporting the incident.

Similar to Doe’s case, there were academic tensions. The student claimed that the university threatened to withhold her diploma if she continued to complain

of sexual harassment and retaliation, according to the investigation.

A resolution was passed in August of 2015, where Marquette agreed to release a statement that affirms it does not tolerate sexual harassment, and encourages students to report incidences to Marquette University Police Department.

For Porter, these were not the actions taken when Doe was a student.

“Marquette made a decision.

The Department of Public Safety and Marquette knew they had a problem, but Marquette intimidated and dissuaded,” Porter said.

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Students reflect on McCormick’s final semesters Wild Commons construction moves forward this fall

By Sanya Sawlani

sanya.sawlani@marquette.edu

The final group of students to inhabit McCormick Hall moved in Aug. 24, signaling the end of a 50-year era. McCormick Hall, which is slated to be demolished in the summer of 2018, will be replaced by Wild Commons, a new residence facility on the south side of Wells St. between N. 17th and N. 18th Streets.

Named in honor of former university president Rev. Robert Wild, Wild Commons is expected to house 750 freshmen and sophomores between two connected buildings. Construction on the massive $108 million project continued through the summer.

“The structure is up to the eighth floor on one tower and the fifth floor on the other. Exterior wall panels and windows are being installed, and the construction team is beginning to put mechanical, electrical and fire alarm infrastructure in place on the enclosed floors,” Lori Strigens, vice president of strategy of planning, said.

The excitement of a new residence hall also brings bittersweet feelings for those who have fond memories of McCormick.

“I’ve heard of (McCormick) closing every year since being here, so part of me doesn’t believe

it. It is sad to see (it) go, though,” Jeremy Cluth, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said.

“But for Wild Commons, I hope it has separate showers because I know community showers could get gross in McCormick.”

Meanwhile, current freshmen are excited to make memories in McCormick Hall.

“Since this is the last full year that McCormick will be up, I feel an obligation to make the most of every moment,” Joseph Miscimarra, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences, said.

“Marquette alumni always smile when I tell them that I’m living in McCormick, so I know that there is a longstanding sense of Photo by Olivia Qualls olivia.qualls@marquette.edu community and camaraderie that A worker inspects the side of Wild Commons. Summer work on the project will continue into the school year.l I want to uphold.”

Wild Commons as compared to McCormick will have many thoughtfully-designed community spaces on each floor to help students build communities. These spaces are meant to be vibrant hubs, and will also include classrooms, practice spaces, multipurpose rooms and a chapel space.

Strigens noted that the dining facility will differentiate the new dorm from those of the past, citing an open dining concept and views to an outdoor courtyard.

The next steps include finishing up the utility connections to campus systems, and putting brick on the exterior. The topping off of the towers will happen this semester, Photo by Olivia Qualls olivia.qualls@marquette.edu marking the point where work The Marquette flag waves over the construction site on south Wells between 17th and 18th Streets. will begin inside the building.

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Wild Hall will consist of two connected buildings when completed in 2018 to replace McCormick. It is equipped to house 750 underclassmen and will cost $108 million to finish.

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The Class of 2021 gives the 4-1-1 on what happened during orientation. There were many jaw-dropping moments they had to get off their chests.

Underclassmen reveal their most awkward mishaps

By Noelle Douglass

noelle.douglass@marquette.edu

The energy was pulsing both inside and outside the Alumni Memorial Union Friday night. Friends old and new bopped from corner to corner exploring the events planned to keep them busy and involved. Yet, no matter the distractions, there remained an inescapable, awkward tension in the air.

Every year, the thrill and exhaustion of moving in produces both cringe-worthy and exciting memories for new faces on campus. The ones that make the best stories, though, are most certainly the cringe-worthy.

For some students, embarrassment ensued before they even settle into their dorm. Brianna Foti, a freshman in the College of Health Sciences, only needed to hit a bump in the sidewalk with her move-in cart for bad luck to find her.

“My clothes were all in garbage bags, and then all of a sudden they slid into the middle of the street,” Foti said.

She added that the funniest part of the scramble was her mom inexplicably yelling, “Save yourself!”

As Foti struggled to pull the bags out of harm’s way. Indeed, it was a parent-supplied cherry on top of an all-around awkward moment.

Other students were at least able to make it into their residence halls before disaster struck.

“Well, I definitely set off the fire alarm in (Humphrey Hall),” Annamarie Cappetto, a sophomore in the College of Business

Administration, said. “I went down the wrong set of stairs and then had to run down and tell the (desk receptionist) to turn off the alarm. I hadn’t even been moved into my room for two hours.”

While it was not the impression she wanted to make on her first day at Marquette, at least Cappetto didn’t seem to scare any of the hall’s other residents. Yet, Emma Claire Kinnison, a freshman in the College of Engineering, admitted to accidentally doing exactly that.

“When I wake up at home, the first thing I do is throw my covers across the room,” Kinnison said.

“But for some reason this morning, I totally forgot that I was sleeping on a loft.” Kinnison smacked both hands on the ceiling with a noise that she said was “so loud (she) swore it woke the people above her up.”

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Fitz and the Tantrums headline homecoming AJR reuintes with former tourmate for Rock the Mall

By Ian Schrank

ian.schrank@marquette.edu

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Fitz and the Tantrums handclap their way to Homecoming.

Fitz and the Tantrums is scheduled to headline the Rock the Mall concert Oct. 7 during Homecoming and Alumni Reunion weekend.

The band will be joined by indie pop trio AJR. The event is free to all students, and registration is open now.

Fitz and the Tantrums is currently touring to promote their 2017 self-titled album, featuring the hit single “Handclap.” AJR has toured with Fitz and the Tantrums before as well as other artists such as Demi Lovato, Fifth Harmony and last year’s Homecoming artist, American Authors.

Kinnison, but good news for those in Cobeen Hall who might have heard a startling thump early Friday morning – have no fear, there are no ghosts to be found – only freshmen loudly getting used to their surroundings.

Ariana Madson, a freshman in the College of Health Sciences, remembered tripping over a box amidst cramped chaos during move-in day.

“It wasn’t a face plant, though,” Madson said. “It was this weird grapevine across the floor before falling into the arms of both my dad and my roommate’s dad.”

“I was there; I can attest to this,” said Madson’s roommate Natalie Schmaus, a freshman in the College of Nursing. “They both got into a weird squat position trying to break her fall. Everyone was laughing a lot.”

Though some interactions were

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blatantly humorous, others, left viewers like Alaina Michels, a freshman in the College of Engineering, a little bit more unsettled. “I don’t know if this is funny or sad, but someone dropped their tray in the middle of Schroeder’s dining hall,” she said. “It wasn’t terrible, because everyone started clapping for them, and they seemed to be okay … (but it was) still pretty embarrassing.”

International students faced an even broader set of challenges during orientation, with both cultural differences and the usual college oddities to overcome. Ziyang Fu, a freshman in the College of Communication, said one awkward moment had already transpired in his residence hall.

“On my first day here, I walked into O’Donnell looking for my room,” Fu said. “I finally found my name on one of the doors, but looked above it to see a weird picture that was not me at all. The funny thing, though, is that for a second I thought to myself, ‘Is that what I look like? Is that me?’ It was a small crisis of identity.”

Beyond the walls of dorm rooms or even the edges of campus, new students partaking in Marquettesponsored events saw some laughably embarrassing moments as well. On the Ignatian Leadership Retreat, hosted by Campus Ministry, Joe Lynch, a freshman in the College of Engineering, had an unfortunate run-in with an overly aggressive opponent in an intense game of ga-ga ball, a variant on dodgeball played in a small, fenced in area that requires a bit more shouting.

Upon being nailed in the crotch by a near-direct shot, Lynch crumpled to the ground in front of the game’s crowd, yet still maintained a sense of humor about it. “It was honestly really funny, even though it hurt at first,” Lynch said.

The chuckles of the night proved to remind us that while orientation horror stories of all kinds have made for some pretty terrible moments, at the end of the day, they make for even better memories.

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Senior masters her artform with new company Virtuosity Dance caters to rookie, seasoned dancers

By Aly Prouty

alyssa.prouty@marquette.edu

Sixteen years ago, Gina Parenti slipped into her first pair of dance shoes and let out a big, toothy grin.

She was just getting started on a journey that would define her life.

Over the years, she’s put her feet through a daily, rigorous grind from grade school all the way to her final year on the Marquette dance team.

Nevertheless, she continues to carry a dance minor and nothing can seem to contain her insatiable desire to dance.

The senior in the College of Business Administration did something unorthodox to fill that void and to keep dancing: She started Virtuosity Dance — her very own dance company — and it’s probably not the kind of dance company you’re thinking of.

Virtuosity Dance is a traveling dance company that offers intensives, classes and dance events to its respective destinations. It’s also adaptable to all levels. The first intensive it held attracted both professional dancers and total rookies. Parenti’s company focuses on positivity and creativity.

LA-based choreographer Sergio Lopez claims that the positive mindset commonly gets lost in the shuffle in the dance community.

“I wanted this company to be very open to whoever wanted to try dancing and have fun,” Parenti said.

Parenti originally wanted to open a dance studio, but being a full-time student, she lacked money and time. Having to compromise her original idea, it took 14 more tries before she settled on the traveling dance company.

“You can’t really plan everything that is going to happen and everything that your business is going to turn into,” Parenti said.

Parenti hopes her company will travel across the country. Ultimately, she has few ideas where it will lead her, but Lopez said he sees a bright future for Virtuosity Dance.

“It’s a breath of fresh air,” Lopez said. “Right now the dance industry needs more leaders and less artists.”

Lopez said while a lot of dancers are focused on making a name for themselves or bringing in revenue, Parenti wants to create an environment for dancers to learn and train.

She’s focused on her students. There’s no fuss or glamour.

“It’s rare where I walk into an environment where the teachers are actually there for the kids,” Lopez said.

Lopez is one of those teachers. He originally met Parenti at a studio in her hometown, Bloomingdale, IL, where he inspired her to take dance seriously through his optimism, enthusiasm and drive. She started to love the art, and that passion led her to another Marquette student, Emily Topp, who graduated in 2017.

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Gina Parenti (right) teaches at Virtuosity Dance’s first intensive that included dancers of multiple skill levels.

The two met at an audition before they started college. The girls were considering Marquette, but neither was completely sure where they would end up. But when Topp walked into dance team tryouts, she said she was ecstatic to see a familiar face.

Even though Topp has left Marquette, she is still finding ways to dance. She also taught at Virtuosity Dance’s first event, and will be teaching at another intensive Sept. 9 in the 707 Hub. The intensive on campus will include a master class from Topp and another one from Parenti. Topp said she plans on teaching a contemporary hip-hop fusion class that is reminiscent of her own style. “(I’m) creating a challenging, fun

and exciting class in an environment where there’s no judgement. It’s really just about bringing dance and passion together,” Topp said.

While the company is all about a positive experience for her dancers, Parenti never sacrifices taking risks with choreography. Quality movement, musicality and other basic dance components are at the top of Virtuosity Dance’s priority list.

And keeping her priorities straight has been rewarding.

Parenti was expecting a couple of people to attend her last event, and looking back, she said that may have been optimistic. But when she walked into her studio, she was shocked that the 15 person room was full of mostly strangers.

“(People I knew) brought other dancers I had never met, and that was really cool because I didn’t expect my efforts to ever reach out to those people, and it was so amazing to see that,” Parenti said.

She said her students excelled at the pieces they were given, and appeared to love what they were doing. The social media buzz afterward confirmed her suspicions.

She wanted to create an event where dancers would dance, smile and leave feeling good about themselves. She succeeded. Parenti said that more importantly, her students succeeded, and as a dance instructor, that means she was on point.

Professors’ binge-worthy ‘net flicks Faculty, staff spill on what they binged all summer

By Mikala Hershman

mikala.hershman@marquette.edu

Professor Michael Browne, adjunct instructor of accounting in the College of Business Administration

is made the guardian of Patrick, plans, Schmidt said she would his teenage nephew, and is forced like to start “Breaking Bad.” to return to the small town of Manchester and deal with his past.

Professor Sheena Carey, internship coordinator and fine Professor Madeline Schmidt, arts minor director in the adult nurse practitioner in the College of Communication College of Nursing Recently taught courses: Intro Recently taught courses: Nurs- to Communication Studies, Small ing in the Jesuit Tradition and Group Communication and ArguAdvanced Health Assessment mentation and Debate

Recently taught courses: Financial Accounting and Accounting “(Netflix) is great entertainment for Managerial Decisions and a good break from working,” Schmidt said. “There are “We use Netflix to catch the so many good ones and new ones Academy Award nominated that I would like to start, but just films we missed in the theatre,” can’t because then something else Browne said. “‘Manchester by would have to go.” the Sea’ was a very moving and While she watched a lot of shows powerful drama. Casey Affleck’s this summer, Schmidt realized Academy Award performance there has to be a limit on the towas outstanding.” tal number. She watched dramas In the film, Affleck plays a jani- like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “This tor and handyman named Lee is Us,” “Chicago PD” and “Law Chandler who lives a solitary and Order SVU” but also watched life, staying in the basement popular reality shows “The Bachof an apartment. elorette” and “Diners, Drive After his older brother Joe’s Ins and Dives.” death, Chandler finds out that he As for future

Carey binged “Friends from College,” though it wasn’t quite what she thought it would be.

“I enjoyed the series, but the storylines were more immature than I expected,” Carey said.

In the show, six friends from Harvard, Ethan, Lisa, Sam, Nick, Max and Marianne, run straight into the daunting task of turning 40, and the series goes into their complicated but comedic relationships, romances and exploration of old bonds.

But, comedy wasn’t the only television genre Carey delighted in this summer.

“I watched both versions of

‘House of Cards.’ I kind of liked the British one better,” Carey said.

There are British and American versions of “House of Cards,” a popular show about a U.S. Rep., Francis Underwood, seeking revenge due to being promised the position of Secretary of State by Garret Walker who is vying for the presidency. Walker proceeds to change his mind, wanting Underwood to stay in Congress.

In terms of movies, Carey watched her fair share of silver screen epics, but she said that she wasn’t crazy about everything she watched.

“The films were hit and miss.

Some I enjoyed, some I didn’t,” Carey said. “I loved the documentaries I watched.”

One documentary she particularly enjoyed was “13th,” a story about a filmmaker delving into the history of racial inequality with a special focus on the nation’s prisons and how they are disproportionately filled with African-Americans.

Another, “Still I Rise,” is about the life of Maya Angelou, who was an iconic

writer, poet and actress.

Professor Anita L. Manogaran, assistant professor of biological sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences Recently taught courses: General Biology 1, Biology of Human Diseases and Neurobiology “‘Stranger Things’ was fantastic, and I cannot wait until the second season starts,” Manogaran said after bingeing the entire series this summer.

After the main character, Joyce, loses her 12-year-old son Will, she launches a horrifying investigation into his disappearance with local authorities. As they explore and seek answers, they come by a series of extraordinary mysteries dealing with secret government experiments, supernatural forces and an extraordinary young girl.

The new season premiers Oct. 31.

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Updated meal plan will benefit students

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STAFF EDITORIAL

Universities have important role in enacting social change

A vigil held in Charlottesville following the Unite the Right rally.

Universities were quick to issue statements condemning the violence that occurred in Charlottesville earlier this month, reaffirming student safety on campuses. However, some statements fell short, doing little in the way of action or in the way of pointed denouncements of white supremacist ideology.

The Unite the Right rally held at the University of Virginia created a conversation about the role of universities in affecting social change. The rally, held initially as a protest against the removal of a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and led by an organization criticized for its white supremacist ideology, turned violent when someone among the Unite the Right organization ran a car into a crowd of protestors, killing one and injuring dozens more.

UW-Stevens Point released two paragraphs responding to the incident, while on the other side of the spectrum, UW-Madison issued a lengthy statement with the city’s mayor promising the removal of confederate monuments from public spaces.

Marquette is not immune to, or unfamiliar with, contention. The university has had to acknowledge issues of free speech, diversity, inclusion and sexual violence advocacy in the last several years. Threatening as each

of these accusations are to an institution’s reputation, addressing injustice head-on is the only acceptable route for university administration.

Following the violence, Vice President of Student Affairs at Marquette, Dr. Xavier Cole, penned a personal letter about his mother’s activism during the 1960s. University President Lovell followed this with a letter of his own. Both statements promised safety and inclusion on campus, and both encouraged students to reflect upon their Jesuit educations and act accordingly.

While some students have praised Marquette’s response, others have expressed dissatisfaction, calling for more from university leadership. A current Marquette student penned a letter with a list of demands for Lovell and other leadership: Updated curriculum in favor of diversity education, funding of multicultural student organizations and designated spaces for minority groups on campus among them.

This is not the first time students have called administration out for exclusionary practices. In 2015, four students were arrested on campus during a solidarity march calling for similar changes to curriculum and campus culture.

While institutions can never do enough to promote diversity and

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Maya Korenich

As a student, I eat. A lot. When there’s nothing to do, my go-to is to just head to the dining hall to grab a bite or even just sit around and waste time with friends. That may not be the healthiest thing, but it is what it is.

When rumors started surfacing that McCormick dining hall may be open 24 hours every day of the week, I felt like I had scored big-time. No longer would I have to return to my room and scavenge through the remnants of my parent’s latest care package or shell out eight bucks to satiate my late night cravings.

The possibility of a 24 hour dining hall has some flaws that may present themselves initially, but will hopefully be fixed along the way. It will take the cafeteria staff time to figure out how many students are going to show up, when the biggest rush would be and what students are going to be crav-

that anything fancier than pizza and fries will be served at 4 am. While this may seem beneficial for most of you, I’m just out here looking for a salad and a piece of fruit. As of right now, McCormick dining hall will be open for 24 hours on Sundays, which will help to avoid many of these problems as well as give the staff a week to make improvements.

I know this new system would lead to fewer complaints from late night studiers and early morning sports stars. There is nothing worse than finishing an early morning practice only to not have access to food, or to be struggling through Philosophy needing that last brownie for motivation.

It’s hard to stop and get food before class when you have an 8 a.m. and the dining hall does not open until 7:30 a.m. Since Marquette requires first and second-year students to buy the dining plan, the purchase feels more worthwhile when you have extended access to food.

Another problem I encountered freshman year was the clock striking 2

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inclusion, it is important to recognize that Marquette has made great strides in recent years. Lovell’s task force for diversity and inclusion, the initiative to make Marquette a Hispanic Serving Institution and the incorporation of gender-neutral bathrooms are only some of the steps the university has taken to promote inclusion.

There is certainly more to be done, but Lovell made it clear in his letter that where and how an institution stands in times of challenge determines its integrity. Hopefully, this is a promise of action.

Students, staff and faculty must each play their own part in dismantling an unjust status quo, but without the direct and intentional support of the institutions upon which that status quo was built, tangible change will be a difficult task.

As Cole said, there is no time for equivocation. It is not about being on the right side of history, it is about doing the right thing because it is our nature to do so.

We should be grateful to attend a school that is ardent in its intolerance of racism and bigotry, but we should not be content with just words. Standing against hatred means doing more than writing a letter.

Students enjoying a meal at McCormick dining hall.

ing. I also have concerns about food quality and menu variety. Cranking out food all day may cause the quality to decrease, and it seems unlikely

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a.m. and not having anywhere to hang out because of the visitation policies.

If McCormick were to be open 24 hours that would provide a safe place for students who don’t live in the same dorm to hang out later at night.

As students who have to pay tuition, this new possibility of 24-hour dining shows nothing but benefits. There would be no time during the day when I would be forced to spend money on food. It’s easier to rationalize that $8 sandwich when nothing free is available, but it’ll be harder to justify when free food is only two blocks away.

Overall, I think my wallet would be very thankful if Marquette were to put this system into place.

Maya Korenich is a sophomore studying social welfare and justice.

She can be reached at maya.korenich@marquette.edu

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Sendik’s market huge leap forward Jackson Dufault Changes are coming to Marquette rapidly. The university is waving goodbye to its oldest and perhaps most iconic residence hall, McCormick, and replacing it with a shiny, new one just a block away. A new recreational center, the renovation of the 707 building, and a new home for Marquette basketball are also headliners.

These are all wonderful additions and are sure to draw plenty of prospective students, but there was one announcement that caught my eye, and excitement, more than any other: the announcement of a Sendik’s Market.

I did not know what to expect initially.

However, after visiting the location this past Monday, I see that the store itself is quite nice. The University did a phenomenal job with the little space they had to work with.

This is the first grocery store on campus, and this addition is long overdue. However, it is welcomed by myself and likely most Marquette students. Before the Sendik’s addition was announced, there were only two options on campus for students: 7-Eleven and Walgreens.

Both of which were unreliable for grocery goods.

Walgreens offers more personal care and basic items while 7-Eleven offers quick fix snacks and drinks. They are both overpriced and their stock falls short of what a true grocery store should have.

But, they’re convenience stores, not grocers. For what it’s worth, they are great for what they are intended to be: convenient. That’s why when this new market was announced, I nearly jumped out of my seat with joy.

During my visit, I headed over to the deli bar and bought a Gatorade and a ham and cheese club sandwich, which was freshly made by the employee, which was about seven bucks total. Not too shabby price-wise, and the sandwich was good for a quick fix. Already, Sendik’s is a much better option for food than its two competitors.

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The market is also centrally located on campus, right behind Book Marq. This is fantastic for the campus community. Students won’t need to drive 15 minutes to get to the grocery stores in West Milwaukee any longer. This is not only huge for students, but also the surrounding community.

There isn’t an actual market available to Marquette’s surrounding community, so people who live nearby campus will also have a convenient market in their area.

Sendik’s is an exceptional addition to the campus. It will be sure to draw plenty of revenue from MarquetteC A S H , which students are able to use at the store.

This, along with the many other structural improvements on campus, should draw in and impress plenty of prospective students. This is an excellent aspect for the strengthening of the university’s community.

For the future, I hope to see Sendik’s retain its reasonable prices and good selection. I originally thought it would just carry generic goods, but after my visit and after seeing the deli and freshly made foods, I can whole heartedly say that the store has exceeded my expectations. Hopefully, the store is consistent with its promises and doesn’t increase the prices on certain goods. The lower prices are certainly great for Marquette students, but they are also excellent for the surrounding area, which desperately needed an actual grocery store.

This is a huge win for both Marquette and Sendik’s. I can’t believe it took this long for a company to jump on this opportunity. Nonetheless, I am overjoyed with this much-needed addition to our campus.

There isn’t an actual market available to Marquette’s surrounding community, so people who live nearby campus will also have a convenient market in their area.”

Jackson Dufault is a sophomore studying journalism and political science. He can be reached at jackson.dufault@marquette.edu

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Should we separate art from artist Reilly Harrington

Public figures exist in a sort of paradoxical state between hyperanalysis and infallibility. A socially conscious or “politically correct” mentality has become dominant in mass media. The general public is quick to jump on scandal and deem celebrities or content as “problematic.” Yet, the other side of this issue is that the art and its creator become two separate entities in the minds of the consumer, while the artist and their legacy go unscathed. How can this be?

Chris Brown is a perfect example of this double standard.

Brown’s talent as an artist is undeniable, yet his career took a massive nose dive after domestic violence incidents between him and his then partner, Rihanna, became public. However, nearly a decade later, Brown’s music is still popular with those who grew up with it and are very aware of Brown’s dark past. If we are to separate art from the artist, where should that line be drawn? Should the distinction even be made?

This ostracizing behavior was displayed during last year’s Academy Awards during Casey Affleck’s acceptance speech. Affleck has a history of inappropriate conduct amongst his female peers and has had several sexual harassment accusations levied against him. Brie Larson, the presenter for his award, protested his achievement by refusing to congratulate the actor during his speech. This led to a firestorm of debate online questioning whether Affleck should be praised despite his shady past.

I love Affleck’s work and think

he’s an incredibly talented actor.

However, I don’t feel comfortable supporting him as an artist, even if these are just allegations of misconduct. I don’t see a viable way to balance my appreciation for his work knowing what I do about his personal life.

A more personal example is an extremely controversial artist that has been growing in popularity over the last year: XXXTentacion. XXXTentacion’s career has been defined by its controversial nature. Recently, the 19-year-old was arrested and charged with aggravated battery of a pregnant victim. Yet, I still find myself lis-

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I feel like I’m doing my part by distinguishing things I like and things I don’t tolerate from my public personalities.”

tening to his music on a consistent basis, my primary consolation being that as a SoundCloud-based artist, he’s not directly seeing any revenue from my listening.

Almost every conversation I have with people about XXXTentacion begins the same way: “He’s a terrible person, but his music’s still good.” I refuse to pay for his music or buy his concert tickets, and I always make sure to indi-

cate I’m a fan of his music, but not a fan of him. Please, hold your applause. I know, I’m a true hero and am very #brave.

I know that me not paying to watch “Manchester by the Sea” isn’t going to put a massive dent into Mr. Affleck’s income. I know that my “wokeness” regarding XXXTentacion’s terrible behavior isn’t going to single-handedly kill his momentum as an up-andcoming name in hip-hop. However, my minor protests make me feel better. I feel like I’m doing my part by distinguishing things I like and things I don’t tolerate from my public personalities.

Therein lies the alarming element of separating art from the artist: “If I feel comfortable with how I support artists, then I’m okay and this is a non-issue.”

This double standard obscures the issue in question. It is the mental equivalent of just moving a rug over a spill on the floor.

Sure, you can’t see it anymore but the mess is still there. I pirated a copy of “Gone Baby Gone” out of spite to Casey Affleck, so what?

It doesn’t un-harass those people he has hurt. I’m still going to talk about how good the film was to my friends, who may watch it and continue to grow Affleck’s fan base. Casey Affleck will continue to be an Academy Award Winning Actor, despite how disapproving the public is of his behavior. The same principle applies to listening to XXXTentacion or Chris Brown.

If you, a consumer, are going to separate art from If a consumer is going to separate the art from the artist in their mind, they have to recognize that supporting their work still supports them as people.

Reilly Harrington is a junior studying digital media and peace studies. He can be reached at reilly.harrington@marquette.edu

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2017 Academy Award winners: Mahershala Ali, Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Casey Affleck.

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WSOC returns to Whitcomb

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Head coach Markus Roeders motivates his team after the Thursday practice at Camp Whitcomb/Mason. Marquette has gone to Camp Whitcomb once a year for almost two decades.

dynamic. “We kind of brought (the other,” assistant coach Ashley assistant coach since 2013.

“You feel like you’ve been out

Women’s soccer bonds tradition) along. So when the men Bares said. “Having your specific While the first few years at Whit- here for a while, and it’s just you out here, we went out here at family or sisters within the team comb as a coach felt weird, Bares and your teammates, or it’s another with annual August went the same time,” Roeders said. “So, is like your go-to if you ever have said that she gradually adjusted. trail run or it’s another session,” it kind of went hand in hand.” questions or you’re having a good “At the same time, the memories Bares said. “Days start to blend, tradition As the Adlard era of men’s socof being a player still creep in, and you lose track of what the date is or

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Almost two decades ago, Marquette men’s soccer coach Steve Adlard was looking for a men’s soccer retreat location, and found Camp Whitcomb/Mason. Its location — approximately 30-40 minutes from campus in an remote, distraction-free area — made it an ideal fit.

“You’re kind of getting away from campus,” said Markus Roeders, current women’s soccer head coach and former men’s soccer assistant. “You avoid a lot of traveling in between, you spend a lot of time together, we get our training time here, we get our bonding time and we get our meals here.”

The women’s team would join them at Camp Whitcomb during the same week every August, which created a unique

cer came to a close in November 2005, so did men’s soccer’s attendance at Whitcomb. But, women’s soccer kept the tradition alive. Soon enough, it became an integral part of the program’s 25-year history.

Each Whitcomb week features a variety of themed days, including Sports Day and Family Day. Other traditions include running with President Lovell or playing an exhibition against Wisconsin. The team enjoys smaller activities too, like the annual spelling bee and an underclassmen vs. upperclassmen cook-off.

The program’s whole self-described family atmosphere starts at Whitcomb. Each freshman discovers the identity of her elder team sister, or mentor, to help with the adjustment to college.

“Everyone’s there for each

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Camp Whitcomb is a place you don’t forget, and the memories you make you definitely don’t forget.”

Ashley Bares Assistant Coach

day or you’re having a bad day.”

Bares experienced Camp Whitcomb through multiple lenses — as a player from 2007-‘10, and as an

it’s definitely there because Camp Whitcomb is a place you don’t forget, and the memories you make you definitely don’t forget.”

Unlike on campus, having a soccer field right outside the lodge allows for the team to practice three to four times a day.

“We all sleep together, we all eat together, we’re going out to trainings together, pretty much always together,” senior Caroline Fink said. “So it’s different from being on campus where we all come to practice and then go to our separate apartments.”

Then comes the Whitcomb wall.

It is not a physical wall, yet it stands as tall and large as a real one in players’ minds. All of a sudden, players’ bodies feel out of sync and their sense of time becomes dulled.

Bares described it as “going a little stir crazy.”

what day it is.”

As challenging as the Whitcomb wall is, each team walks away with its own set of memories. “There are so many memories when we come here,” Fink said. “Just the little stuff like the jokes we make at practice or the funny things that happen at meals make it memorable.”

Some of those memorable small things include pranks or players lost on trails although Powell also mentioned that some things she “can’t really say.” Powell has seen her fair share of Whitcomb moments as a sixth-year senior after redshirting two years because of injuries. She’s still has yet to see two years that are the same.

“Every year is always different just with a new group, but I create new memories every year,” Powell said. “It gets more fun every year honestly.”

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BOYLE: Basketball fans should exercise patience Brian Boyle Back in mid-July, leaked shaky cam footage for the latest Avengers flick released. Not even one week later, Joey Hauser, the brother of 6-foot-9 Golden Eagles marksman Sam Hauser, verbally committed to Marquette.

In both cases, I was understandably pretty excited, as were a lot of other people. The problem, of course, is that the latest superhero team-up doesn’t hit maybe until May 2018 and 247Sports’ 35thranked recruit won’t don Golden Eagles attire until nearly five months after this year’s finals are over.

When it comes to college sports – and nerd culture, for that matter – patience is a virtue, especially when the best version of this team is still seemingly at least another year or two away. That’s the world college basketball fans live in, perpetually waiting for the timeline of hot

recruits and rising stars to magically sync up for the perfect season.

I watched during my freshman year as an assuredly NBA-bound Henry Ellenson swam in the shallow end with promising young talent during a season that didn’t amount to much. At the start of last season, my sophomore year, the team reshuffled the shot distribution deck and was still months away from even knowing if Joey Hauser would come. It was, by all definitions, a transition year.

This looks to be yet another transition year. Sure, head coach Steve Wojciechowski scored the team tickets to the big dance last year, but Marquette was never a consistently tournament-caliber team. For every inspiring upset of Villanova or Creighton, there was an equally uninspiring loss to a team like Georgetown or St. John’s; losses that no true contender would ever suffer. Yes, there are a few solid additions on this year’s team and the younger guys will probably get better, but that’s offset by the loss of sturdy vets like center Luke Fischer

and guard Duane Wilson. On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be anything that makes this team significantly better than the entertaining, yet frustrating one that took the court last season.

Things could be worse, though.

A transition year means it’s really fun to root for a starting backcourt with a 3-pointers per-game figure that nearly outnumbers their total height. It means the backup center might finally break out and add to his legend at Marquette, where he’s one Heldt of a folk hero. (I won’t apologize.) It also means watching a team try to overcome its obvious flaws to take on challenges that should be above their weight class. Bottom line: however you felt about last year’s Marquette team, you’ll probably feel similarly about this year’s.

It’s OK to get excited about the future, but don’t set your expectations too high for the upcoming season. Just enjoy whatever comes.

The inevitable disappointment of a transition-year squad makes the surprises and small victories all the

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Attendance jumped roughly three percent from 2015-’16 to 2016-’17

more satisfying, and the big victories, like, say, a court-storming win over No. 1 ranked Villanova, all the more spectacular.

Yes, the Markus Howard-Joey Hauser super team-up may yet be one year away. But there’s plenty

of fun to be had in the meantime.

Here’s to the transition year: the least anticipated, most satisfying season a sports fan can have.

Brian Boyle is a junior studying journalism. He can be reached at brian.boyle@marquette.edu

Cross country looks to rise above middle of pack Experienced core, new recruits try to move up in BIG EAST

By Chris Reisner

chris.reisner@marquette.edu

Ever since head coach Mike Nelson took the reins of Marquette cross country in 2007, the team has been stuck in the middle

of the pack in the BIG EAST. This year, with the team hosting the BIG EAST Championships in nearby Somers, Wisconsin, both the men’s and women’s teams are hoping to rise above last year’s fifth place finish.

senior, Alec Miller, who improved ten spots from his sophomore to junior campaign at the conference championship.

“Alec is going to continue to perform at a high level and place high for us” said junior teammate Brad Eagan. “We have been really Men return an good training partners and I think experienced core if I continue to improve, I could be The seven fastest runners from right up there with him.” last year’s team will return this Eagan had a strong finish last season and leading the way is season by placing first among

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Senior Jennifer Parker is one of eight combined seniors on the men’s and women’s cross country teams.

seven Marquette runners at the Great Lakes Regional. While the Ohio native is one of the most prolific racers on Marquette’s roster, he is certainly not the only one.

“Daniel Pederson, Aric Miller, and Jon Klaiber look very promising as well” said Eagan. “They all have a lot of talent and could do some serious damage this year.”

“On the men’s side we have our core group of guys returning and that experience and leadership will really benefit the whole team” Nelson added. “I’m confident that we’ll consistently have four to six guys rolling along the front of the pack.”

Women hope to overcome injuries The women’s team is coming off of a season that was filled with bad breaks and injuries, as three key members missed significant time. Despite the heartache, the team regrouped and pulled off a fifth place finish at the conference championship.

Redshirt junior Jessica Parker missed approximately half the cross country season, then turned it around in the winter and set a school record for the 800 meters during the indoor track and field season. Fellow junior Nora Keller and senior Claire McDonald also missed a sizable portion of the season due to last year’s injuries, but are both healthy and ready to go this year.

Redshirt junior and team captain Meghan Carroll feels that being healthy throughout the fall could turn the team’s fortunes around and make for a bounce back

season. “It’s really important to have all your runners healthy so they can motivate each other during competition,” said Carroll. “Having a healthy team this year could definitely help us place higher.”

Senior Jennifer Parker, Jessica’s twin sister, has consistently been a top performer coming into this season. Jennifer earned All-BIG EAST honors last year after placing 20th overall at the conference championships.

One other runner to watch out for is Courtney Dugan, who is transitioning to cross country after being a member of the women’s soccer team for the past two seasons.

“I have been training with Courtney during the offseason and she has been kicking my butt” said Carroll. “I’m sure she will make a big impact for us.”

Recruiting class important to team’s future The cross country team has an incoming class of 15 runners, one of the largest in program history. There are eight newcomers to the women’s side and seven on the men’s.

“Fifteen additions is not typical, normally we have eight to ten at most,” Nelson said. “I think we were fortunate to land so many recruits and I would be surprised if any of them do not end up being contributors. We are at a really healthy point in our program…I really like our team this year and think we have a good chance at being better than last year.”

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Midfield to determine men’s soccer success in 2017 Prpa, others lead talented midfield as enters into 2017

By Brendan Ploen

brendan.ploen@marquette.edu

Men’s soccer head coach Louis Bennett knows how valuable his midfield is.

“You can definitely see, as a coaching staff, what we’ve tried to do and whom we’ve tried to bring in,” Bennett said. “There’s a quiet confidence, and I mean, we are going to be very silent and not say too much and let our performance speak for itself.”

If the Golden Eagles are going to get to the BIG EAST Tournament for the first time since 2014, the midfield will have to play a major role in leading them there.

Reigning Conference Freshman of the year Luka Prpa, fellow sophomore Connor Alba, and redshirt senior Daniel Szczepanek form the most potent, experienced part of the team.

The midfield was Marquette’s leading point production department last season, as Prpa led the team with 26 points, followed

by Alba and Szczepanek with 10 points each. While Prpa may be

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Sophomore Connor Alba is key cog in Marquette’s midfield. He had four goals and two assists last season.

one of the most marked players in the conference, Marquette will also rely heavily on Szczepanek, who has played in every game since his redshirt year.

Last season was his best yet as a Golden Eagle, as he scored three goals and added four assists. He believes that when firing on all cylinders, the midfield gives the Golden Eagles the extra boost they need.

“We are a powerful offensive unit,” Szczepanek said. “As soon as we win the ball, we look to go

forward and go on a fast break and we can really take advantage of our offense. We’ve got a lot of fast guys, and it is one of our strengths.”

That pace was on display Friday in Lexington, Kentucky. Despite a 1-0 loss in overtime to UK, Marquette created numerous chances from the midfield and forced turnovers that led to an 11-9 shot advantage. With some established talent in place and Marquette’s style of play pinned down, Bennett knows that the system will

likely change depending on who is on the pitch.

“Our system is designed to get the most out of every player,” Bennett said. “You are going to see a fast counterattack that starts in the midfield and you are going to see an excitement going forward.”

Although new to the team, recently-transferred senior Brody Kraussel is a player to watch, as he will step into a major role with the midfield. The transfer from Loyola Chicago was named to the

Missouri Valley Conference’s first team last season, and was ninth in the nation with 10 assists.

“We recruit to fit a certain position, and we brought in Brody, and he likes to play a certain way,” Bennett said. “We want to make sure that everyone that we’ve brought in, especially some of our older guys, that they will adjust to us and we will adjust to them slightly.”

In addition, freshman Christian Albelo enters the squad as the highest rated recruit in program history. Albelo brings pace, precision and experience, as he played for the U.S. Youth National Team at the U-17 level.

Moving forward, Marquette’s midfield will be tested against college soccer aristocrats like Virginia, Saint Louis and New Mexico. Add that to an already loaded BIG EAST conference, and it’s easy to see why the Golden Eagles will rely heavily on their mids to pace the offense.

Despite a loaded schedule, Szczepanek said the group is eager to prove itself.

“We know that we can compete with anybody … We know that if one of us has the ball, we’re all optimistic and ready to score and we can do so at any point.”

Ten dates to watch out for on fall sports calendar Rivalries headline active fall sports schedule

By Wire Sports Staff Fans of the Blue and Gold will have plenty to keep themselves busy. With three spectator sports playing every weekend, it can be tough to keep track of the most important games. That’s why the Wire’s sports staff has pared down the fall schedule to 10 key dates.

Sept. 10, Volleyball vs. Kentucky The Wildcats are a perennial powerhouse in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), but that didn’t stop Marquette from taking them down on its home court last season.

That win was a major bonus on the Golden Eagles’ resume for the NCAA Tournament. This year’s return match offers an even bigger chance for a statement win with the Wildcats ranked No. 14 in the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches’ Association) preseason poll.

Sept. 12, Men’s soccer at Virginia The Cavaliers are one of the powers of men’s college soccer, and this year is no different. Marquette will travel to Charlottesville, Virginia to face the No. 13 team in the country.

Not only will the Golden Eagles face goalie Jeff Caldwell, a 2017 College Soccer News Preseason All-American, but they’ll also face forward Edward Opoku, a third-team selection.

Sept. 17, Women’s soccer at Milwaukee The last two installments of the Milwaukee Cup resulted in ties, adding extra bragging rights to the winner of this match. With this game coming one week before BIG EAST play, it will also serve as a barometer for how the young 2017 squad will perform in the conference slate.

Oct. 7, Men’s soccer vs.

Providence The Friars are the overwhelming favorite to win the BIG EAST acSept. 26, Men’s soccer at cording to the BIG EAST Preseason Milwaukee Coaches’ Poll. The Golden Eagles No matter how these teams are will host Providence in a Saturday performing, the Milwaukee Cup matinee game, which will feature is always must-watch soccer. It’s Marquette’s run-and-gun style atone of the most storied rivalries in tack versus a Providence defense the country. In last year’s edition, that only gave up seven goals in there were six yellow cards and conference last season and had three a red card shown as Marquette shutouts. squandered a 3-0 lead that eventually led to a tie. Needless to say, this year’s contest will be as feisty as ever.

Sept. 14, Volleyball at Wisconsin Wisconsin came into the season as the No. 7 team in nation in the preseason polls. A win in Madison would be an unbelievable boost for Marquette come tournament time.

Oct. 5, Women’s soccer at It will be a tall task, though – MarDePaul quette has never beaten Wisconsin on If all goes according to script, its home floor.week before BIG will also serve as a barometer for how the this will likely determine who young 2017 squad will perform in the takes home second place in the final BIG EAST regular season conference slate. standings. Unanimous all-BIG EAST preseason selection Alexa Ben will gauge how strong the Ryley Bugay-led midfield is this year, a midfield that will be without 2016 all-BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year Morgan Proffitt.

TBD, Marquette Madness Marquette Madness will once again be at the Al McGuire Center as one of the main events of Homecoming Week. The pep rally itself has recently been considered underwhelming, but it’s an appetizer to basketball season and a nice introduction to the program for freshmen.

Oct. 10, Women’s soccer at Georgetown Women’s soccer at Georgetown – With the exception of the Stanford game Aug. 18, Marquette’s date with Georgetown will be the toughest fixture of the 2017 docket.

Georgetown’s offensive duo of Amanda Carolan and Rachel Corboz are capable of giving defenses fits on any given night.

Nov. 4, Volleyball at Creighton Creighton is once again the overwhelming favorite to win the BIG EAST. This late-season match could be Marquette’s last chance to catch the Jays, who have beaten Marquette in seven straight contests.

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Volleyball plays toughest non-conference schedule yet MU plays six NCAA tourney teams in season’s opening weeks.

By Andrew Goldstein

andrew.goldstein@marquette.edu

Every four years, volleyball head coach Ryan Theis takes his team to Hawaii; partially for the sand and surf, but mostly for the high-caliber volleyball. Each trip to Honolulu is guaranteed to pit Marquette against the University of Hawai’i, one of the top volleyball teams in the country.

Theis expected Hawai’i to be a tough enough test when he signed Marquette up for the Texaco Wa’hine Invitational. Then powerhouse programs UCLA and San Diego announced they were in the tournament several weeks later. All of a sudden, Marquette’s openingweekend opponents were three of the country’s top 25 teams.

Marquette shocked the volleyball world by beating Hawai’i at home, then returned to script by losing to UCLA and San Diego. Theis doesn’t regret scheduling any of those teams. “(The schedule) got hard, but we like to schedule aggressively anyway.”

The weekend in Hawaii was the toughest of Marquette’s excruciating 12-match non-conference schedule. Seven of those 12 teams made the NCAA Tournament last season. One of them, in-state rival

Wisconsin, was a No. 1 seed and hosted a regional round.

Such a schedule would be challenging even for an experienced team, which the Golden Eagles certainly are not. Players that accounted for 70 percent of Marquette’s kills last season are no longer on campus. Last season’s starting setter Sara Blasier graduated, as did starting libero Lauren Houg and middle blocker Meghan Niemann.

Nine of the team’s 15 players are either freshmen or transfers.

Any concerns the new players aren’t up to the challenge are strictly external. Redshirt junior middle blocker Jenna Rosenthal thinks just the opposite; a tough opening schedule is the best way to get the team operating at peak efficiency.

“It’s so important to be able to play these high-level teams and get tested by fire,” Rosenthal said during preseason training camp. “It’s going to be crazy, but the girls are putting in such hard work … just coming through these challenges will make us that much stronger.”

Rosenthal can personally attest to the benefits of playing big-time opponents, especially on the road.

One of her most striking collegiate memories happened as a freshman when she played in front of 5,500 adversarial fans in Marquette’s NCAA Tournament loss to Minnesota in Minneapolis.

“I remember being really nervous because, oh my goodness, that’s a lot of people and it’s sold out,” Rosenthal said. “But when you step

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The volleyball team stands for the anthem during last season’s Marquette Invitational tournament.

out on to the floor against a vibrant, vocal (road) crowd, it all sort of fades into the background. It just kind of fuels the energy of the entire game. During warmups, they’re yelling, they’re making noise and you can use that for yourself.”

There’s one road destination on Marquette’s schedule that is particularly inhospitable: University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Golden Eagles will travel to Madison Sept. 14 to battle a Wisconsin Badgers team that ranked No. 7 in the AVCA preseason Top 25. The

Badgers are expected to move up in the rankings, as they defeated No. 11 North Carolina over the weekend. Marquette has never beaten Wisconsin on its home court.

That doesn’t deter players like sophomore setter Lauren Speckman from getting excited about the match. “They’re a very good team and they’re in the same area as us.

I wouldn’t call it a direct rivalry or anything like that, but I think that there is something that we want to prove. We’re from Wisconsin too and we want to put our name on the map,” Speckman said.

All the early trials have one goal: getting back to the NCAA

Tournament in December. Besides Creighton, there are no clear opportunities for nationally relevant wins on Marquette’s BIG EAST schedule. Clearing at least some of those nonconference hurdles appears to be a prerequisite for Marquette to make its seventh consecutive tournament appearance.

“We have a little bit of a bad taste in our mouths from (our tournament loss) last December and we’d like to get back there and see how far we can get,” Theis said.

NCAA Contenders Hawai’i UCLA San Diego Wichita State Kentucky Wisconsin Creighton

Graphic by Molly McLaughlin

MARQUETTE SPORTS CALENDAR FRIDAY 9/1 Women’s Volleyball Miami OH 3:30 PM

SATURDAY 9/2 Women’s Volleyball Wichita State 9:00 AM

Men’s Soccer UIC 6:05 PM

Women’s Volleyball IUPUI 6:00 PM

Women’s Soccer Central Michigan 8:15 PM

SUNDAY 9/3 Women’s Soccer Mercer 7:30 PM

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Travis Diener leaves MU for ‘perfect opportunity’

Diener was a key part of Marquette’s 2003 Final Four team.

MUBB’s player personnel director returns to Italy.

By Andrew Goldstein

andrew.goldstein@marquette.edu

Travis Diener had a dream job at his old university with the basketball program he helped to restore to national prominence. Going back to professional basketball was tempting enough to make Diener think about it every offseason, but the 35-year-old knew leaving Marquette required what he called “the exact perfect situation.”

The perfect situation arrived in late June, when Meo Sacchetti, Diener’s former coach in Italy’s top basketball league, offered him the chance to return to Italy. As an added bonus, he’d get to team up with his best friend and cousin Drake Diener.

“It seemed like something that would come pretty close to a perfect situation,” Diener said.

That’s how Diener, a key contributor to Marquette’s 2003 Final Four team, ended up going back to Italy. Once there, he’ll resume his professional career as the point guard for Vanoli Cremona, a team based in the northern province of Lombardy.

This is not the first time Diener has seen Italy. He went there in 2010 after playing six years in the NBA. He then played four years with Dinamo Sassari on the Mediterranean island Sardinia before returning to Marquette in 2014 as men’s basketball’s director of player personnel.

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The highest level of basketball competition Diener faced in those three years was other program staff in Marquette’s noon ball games. Diener’s three-year hiatus saved some mileage on his body, but it makes getting back into professional form even tougher.

“That’s actually the biggest worry I have: How the body’s going to react,” Diener said.

“The last six weeks I’ve really amped up trying to get in better shape and my body has responded pretty well, actually a lot better than I thought it would.”

Re-acclimating to pro basketball has come with some adjustments, one of which is the realization that someone of Diener’s age can’t simply start playing basketball as soon as he steps on the court. Once he gets to the facility, Diener soaks in a warm tub of water to help relax his muscles. There’s a longer stretching routine too, both before and after practice. Finally, there’s Diener’s least favorite part of any practice: Sitting in the ice bath for 20 minutes to prevent muscle swelling.

“At 35 years old, you can’t treat your body like it’s 20 anymore because it won’t react in the way that you want it to,” Diener said. “I’ve been very conscious of trying to get better that way and do the necessary things so when I am on the court, I feel as good as possible.”

Although Italian basketball may not garner the same level of talent or fan attention as the NBA does, the pressure can still get pretty high. Diener

described the atmosphere in Italy’s top league, the LBA, as “collegiate.” Games at that level averaged just shy of 4,000 fans last year, which is roughly the attendance of a West Coast Conference college basketball game.

Before Diener can even get a taste of that league, he’ll have to spend the season trying to get his old team back there. Vanoli Cremona was relegated to Serie A2, the second tier of Italian basketball, after finishing in last place in the top league last year.

Unlike NBA teams that play 82 games, Italian squads play only 30 in the regular season, so Diener will have even less margin for off games than an NBA player would.

“You only play once a week so every game means a lot …

You’re also playing for so much because the team that takes last place goes down a league, just like soccer. Even if you’re not having a good year, you’re still playing for something.”

There is an upside to only playing once per week: more family time. Only two of Diener’s kids, daughters Karina and Mila, were alive during Diener’s last stint in Italy. Now Diener will be going over with a third child in tow. He’s a six month-old son named Luca who was born on the night Marquette upset No. 1-seeded Villanova.

Even Diener’s two daughters were too young to remember anything about Italy. Going overseas means the kids get to see a different side of dad, a side that dad didn’t know if he’d get to fully show them.

“I think means a lot to me.

Basketball has obviously meant so much to me and given me so much in this life that I want to be able to share that with my kids.”

Going to Italy means sharing other things with the family too, including a more deliberate life pace than in the states.

“In America, everything is so fast and you just move on from one thing to the next. You don’t really appreciate the daily grind of everything. Over there, you go to practices or work and they take a break in the middle of the day.”

Diener said he will miss certain things about the states.

He’ll have to say goodbye to an English-speaking society and dust off his Italian, which he describes as “probably not very good right now.” All of Diener’s

family outside of his wife and children will stay behind in Wisconsin too.

Ask Diener what he’ll pine for the most while abroad, though, and there’s no hesitation at all: the people at his alma mater.

Diener said he never fully appreciated how much the people at Marquette did for him as a student, but working for athletics changed that.“Everyone I’ve been in touch with these last three years has been so supportive and nice to me.”

Nobody quite knows what’s next, least of all Diener himself.

Cremona only offered a oneyear deal, and staying overseas long term “would not be the first or second choice,” Diener said, although he’s open to the idea. The first choice would be another homecoming to Milwaukee, this time for good.

“My life’s in Milwaukee, you know? Four years as a student and then the last three (at Marquette), plus I’m from the state.

If I’d call any place home, I’d call Milwaukee my home.”