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Volume 96, Number 30
Blackout: Sites shut down for day in protest
Wikipedia leads charge against Internet legislation By Simone Smith simone.smith@marquette.edu
Major websites such as Wikipedia, Reddit, Twitpic and Mozilla went black yesterday in protest of the proposed PIPA and SOPA bills, which seek to protect copyrighted materials but have raised controversy because of their suggested implementation. SOPA (H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act), are attempts to stop websites from being able to host and share copyrighted materials without permission. Websites suspected of “infringement activities” could face
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loss of their online advertising or use of their domain name, according to PIPA. SOPA would call for imprisonment of 10 years, a fine of no more than $2 million or both. The bills would protect content providers like Hollywood against copyright infringements including illegal reproduction or distribution of works like motion pictures, music and computer programs. SOPA would protect works including computer programs, musical works, motion pictures or other audiovisual works. This means websites such as YouTube, with a large share of user-produced content including song covers of copyrighted material, would be in jeopardy. The blackouts were intended to illustrate the possible effects if the bills were passed, many websites would simply have to shut down because they could no longer See SOPA, page 7
Marquette bolsters board
board nominates candidates for election who are then voted on by the full board. Trustees are not compensated by the university, but Frieder said they are expected to contribute financially and consider Marquette By Katie Doherty one of their top priorities in charkathleen.doherty@marquette.edu ity. The board’s bylaws state that it The Marquette board of trustees must be comprised of between 25 recently selected a new member and 40 members, five to eight of to join their ranks: the Rev. Mi- whom must be Jesuits. Marquette chael A. Zampelli, a Jesuit and currently has 31 trustees. professor of theater at Santa Clara “Marquette looks for board University in Califormembers with wide exnia. Zampelli, who perience, good sense, hujoined the board Dec. maneness of personality 7, is also the rector and a willingness to learn and religious superior about and understand for the Jesuits living the particular culture of and working at Santa higher education and the Clara. specific mission of Mar“Father Zampelli quette University,” Friewas nominated based der said. Zampelli on his wide range of A university press experience in higher release said Zampelli education and the wisdom that teaches courses in theater history, he will bring to the deliberations performance and culture, gender of the board,” said Steve Frieder, and sexuality in performance and assistant to the president and cor- literature. His work has also apporate secretary to the board of peared in scholarly journals such trustees. as Theatre Survey, Text and PreFrieder said all Marquette trust- sentation, and Religion and Theees are elected to serve three-year atre. terms and can serve no more than University President the Rev. four consecutive terms. He said Scott Pilarz previously invited the executive committee of the
Zampelli newest member welcomed to board of trustees
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Aurora Sinai Medical Center might be forced to slash services after accumulating over $107 million in debt.
Aurora Sinai Medical Center could be closing its doors to nearly 600,000 Milwaukee residents if it cannot find a way to counter the loss of funds it has experienced in the past year. These losses aren’t new, though. According to an email statement sent by Mike Brophy, Aurora Health Care’s chief communication officer, the deficits have accumulated to more than $107 million in the last 10 years, with $20 million in 2011 alone and another $30 million projected loss for 2012. Brophy describes the reason for such high losses as a combination of the “stagnant economy, an eroding payer mix and lower inpatient volumes.” While last year may have been the most significant loss for the center, it was not the first time it has been recognized by the local media. According to an article by Corrinne Hess in the Milwaukee Business Journal, Sinai was one of three area hospitals that were unable to increase their net income in 2009 out of 19
total institutions. The question now is whether the center will close its doors or remain open with limited services. Either situation could mean a substantial drop in inner-city healthcare services in the near future. If Sinai closes, then patients — the majority of whom are on Medicaid and Medicare — would be forced to rely on other local hospitals like Wheaton Franciscan’s St. Joseph, located on 5000 W. Chambers St., or Columbia St. Mary’s, 2311 N. Prospect Ave. Brophy said no final decision has been made, but the hospital will still be providing inpatient services until the outcome is revealed at the end of the year. “Aurora operates as an integrated system where services and facilities that operate at a loss are supported by others that have a more favorable financial position,” he said. Some facilities that would help to pick up some of Aurora Sinai’s slack include Aurora Family Services, Walker’s Point Free Clinic and Healing Center along with the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association. With Sinai’s location just off campus on North 12th Street, Marquette students benefit from its proximity. There’s concern about how the hospital
closing will affect Marquette as a clinical site for nursing students and as an emergency service. Margaret Callahan, Dean of the College of Nursing, said Aurora Sinai plays a vital role in serving the city’s downtown and on-campus population. “The hospital’s comprehensive services are essential for our neighborhood and for our students — many of whom reside just blocks away from the hospital,” Callahan said. “We remain hopeful that this critical resource will be available well into the future.” Keli Wollmer, physician assistant and clinical coordinator for Student Health Services (SHS) said transportation for students requiring urgent care could become an issue. “Logistically, it is just a difference in how services are accessed,” Wollmer said. Wollmer said that in the past, students have primarily needed referrals to Sinai for emergencies and X-rays. For now, limited X-ray services are being implemented at SHS. The next closest options for urgent care needs are Aurora Urgent Care Center on 946 N. Van Buren and Columbia St. Mary’s Urgent Care Center located on 734 N. Jackson St.
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Center faces cuts in services because of $100 million debt By Erin Caughey erin.caughey@marquette.edu
New website developed by MU team tracks water usage. See PAGE 2
Party like it’s 2012. Or, at least live your college life like it. See PAGE 9
MU men’s soccer will never be the same after Calum Mallace. See PAGE 16