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Volume 107, Number 11
Marquette wins its 3rd straight Big East title
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
12) over the Seton Hall Pirates Saturday night at the Al McGuire Center. “We really wanted to take care of this weekend and take care of business, because we want to win a championship in the Big
East and that’s what we did tonight,” junior outside hitter Jenna Reitsma said. “We just put our foot on the gas and just kept going the whole night, we were swinging great, playing really clean volleyball, which was really helpful.”
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to rely on just one person to get the title — everyone was involved. Four Golden Eagles — Anastasija Svetnik (who was honored before the match for Senior Night) Aubrey Hamilton, Carsen Murray, Hattie Bray and Reitsma — had over five kills in the win. “Balance is key,” Theis said. “If we’re versatile offensively — we’ve got hitters moving around different zones along the net that we can score — it’s just a lot to defend and try and handle. Versatility is big and we’re going to need it down the stretch.”
It wasn’t until the third frame that Hamilton hit double-digit kills, leading Reitsma, Bray and Murray to lead the Golden Eagles with over five kills each by the end of the second set.
Foti injured
Junior primary right side Ella Foti left Friday’s game early, and didn’t dress for the regular season finale. “She sees the doctor Monday morning,” Theis said. “So we’ll see what they determine from that.” Her timetable to return is unclear.
By Jack Albright
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yan Theis had only one complaint: the temperature of the water. “You’d think they could give me some lukewarm water,” the Marquette head coach said after the game with a chuckle. Theis may have been dry before the game started, but after Marquette volleyball won its third consecutive Big East regular season title, he received his post-game celebratory drenching. Having already secured a first round bye in the Big East Tournament, the Golden Eagles claimed the only thing still left on the table — champion status — with a 3-0 sweep (25-8, 25-11, 25-
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MU volleyball celebrated its third consecutive Big East regular season title after sweeping Seton Hall at the Al McGuire Center.
MU updates parking pass purchase dates Commuters get first access to spring permits By Hope Moses
hope.moses@marquette.edu
Student parking permits for the spring semester will go on sale through a new tiered system beginning Tuesday, Nov. 28. Commuter students will have priority and be able to purchase non-24-hour permits on Nov. 28. Graduate students, seniors and juniors, including law and dental, are able to purchase 24-hour permits on
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Dec. 5. Following that, sophomores can purchase their permits on Dec. 12 and first-year students on Dec. 19. For 24-hour parking permits, it will cost students $345 per semester. For fulltime commuters, the price is $226 per semester. Registration opens each day at 9 a.m. CST. Permits can be picked up at the parking office at the Alumni Memorial Union’s Union Station beginning Jan. 9, 2024.
Prior to this change, students were assigned days to receive a parking pass through Marquette Parking Services page. Students who rely on car transportation to and from campus, such as commuters, were prioritized. At the start of the school year, over 400 students were on the waitlist for parking permits.
located at 749 N. 16th St. To enter and exit parking structures on campus, students with permits must have their MUID and a valid hang tag. The permit must be displayed on the vehicle when parking on campus.
Graduate students can pay for parking permits via payroll deduction by contacting Parking Services at 414-288-6911 before purchasing a permit. Permits must be paid in full.
Where can students without parking What do students permits park? Without permits, stuneed to purchase a dents are subjected to tickparking permit? eting. To avoid citations,
To purchase a park- contact Marquette’s ParkWhere can students park ing permit, you will need ing Services Office to regwith a permit? your Marquette username
ister the vehicle. It is advised by Parking Services that drivers read all signs carefully and abide by the posted regulations.
What was the process for purchasing permits last year?
Students with permits can park in the Wells Street Parking Lot located at 1240 W. Wells St. or the Sixteenth Street Parking Lot
and password, the vehicle’s make, model and color, a state license, license number and credit card information.
Index
News
Sports
A&E
Physician’s assistant program will seek re-accreditation in September 2025
Club gymnastics emphasizes teaching new members the sport.
Marquette Naturals celebrates 20 year anniversary with alumni.
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PA program probation PAGE 4
Prioritizing community PAGE 6
“Supernaturals” PAGE 12
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4th annual Trans* Compassion Week at MU
Photo by Forster Goodrich forster.goodrich@marquette.edu
The LGBTQ+ resource center hosted various events throughout the week in order to educate the Marquette community and foster a safe space for trans* students.
there was a self-care Memorial Union. During supportive and friendli- Dassinger said. LGBTQ+ resource that, workshop, a Soup with the event, there was a pre- er community for trans* Timmy Wotring, graduate Substance event, tea in sentation which contextustudents at Marquette. assistant for the LGBTQ+ center sponsored the resource center and a alized the trans* communi- Mia Gleason, a senior resource center, said that crafting. There was a vigty and gave an overview of in the College of EducaMarquette is one of the annual events By Olivia Stanley
olivia.stanley@marquette.edu
At Marquette, the fourth Trans* Compassion Week took place between Nov. 13 and Nov. 20. The LGBTQ+ Resource Center held a series of events throughout the week to show support for the trans* community. The asterisk on “trans*” serves as an umbrella term to also include people who don’t identify as transgender, but their gender is different from the sex they were assigned at birth. Trans* Compassion Week began with a campuswide day of silence to honor and remember trans* people that lost their lives due to violence. Following
il to honor Trans Day of Remembrance close out the week. Each event served as an opportunity for students to engage and learn more about how to play a supportive role toward the trans* community at Marquette. During the week the resource center also collected donations for the queer closet. The queer closet provides free gender-affirming clothing to all Marquette students with the goal of creating a more supportive environment for gender expression. Zabrain Oglesby, assistant director for the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, led the Soup with Substance event Nov. 15 inside the Alumni
the meaning of Trans* Day of Remembrance. After, discussion took place at each table on how to make a more inclusive environment for trans* students. Oglesby said that behavior and language is important in order to build a more supportive environment for trans* people; they said that if an individual is accepted for their identity, they will have a better sense of self. Towards the end of the event, students and faculty were able to discuss a variety of questions that were provided at each table. These questions were structured to cultivate ideas about the ways in which students and faculty can build a more
tion, said that she attended Soup with Substance event for a class, and also to show support for the trans* community. “The event impacted me because these questions really made me think about how I can tangibly influence the environment for the trans* community,” Gleason said. Anna Lou Dassinger, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, said she believes in the power of learning while also supporting the trans* community. “You can only be the difference if you engage with opportunities that allow you to be educated on things, especially when it’s about something you don’t necessarily identify with,”
four Jesuit schools with a LGBTQ+ resource center. “We can become content with saying ‘We’re doing enough.’ Marquette pushes to do more, there’s been more faculty support,” Wotring said. Wotring said that support, through engagement and action, can make a difference during Trans* Compassion Week and for the greater LGBTQ+ community. “We want people to continue to support us. We want people to know that we welcome conversations. Little things are supportive, like learning about the events we hold,” Wotring said.
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News Briefs By Uzair Qhavi
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Rosalynn Carter
Law poll findings The latest Marquette Law School Poll, conducted from Nov. 2-7, surveyed 1,010 adults nationwide, revealing that 41% approve of the U.S. Supreme Court’s job performance, while 59% disapprove. This marks a slight change from Sept, where approval was at 43%. The Court’s approval has remained below 50% since March 2022, experiencing a low of 38% in July 2022. Partisan views influence approval ratings. Republican approval decreased from 66% in September to 62% in November. Approval among independents fell from 33% from 23%, and Democrat approval increased slightly from 24% to 27% ideological perspectives also impact approval: 65% of conservatives, 39% of moderates and 13% of liberals approve of the Court’s performance.
The Court’s decisions on key issues like abortion and gun rights influence public opinion. 65% oppose the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, while 67% favor the Bruen decision affirming gun rights outside the home. Awareness and perception of the Court also vary by party. Democrats are more likely to have heard a lot about the Court recently, in regard to Dobbs and other rulings, compared to Republicans and independents. There are also partisan differences in perceptions of the Court’s ethical standards. The survey also revealed shifts in public perception of the Court’s ideology, with 56% viewing it as conservative, and an increase in the belief that justices’ decisions are mainly motivated by politics.
On Nov. 19, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a vital adviser to President Jimmy Carter and a humanitarian, passed away at 96. Her death, attributed to dementia and declining health, occurred peacefully at her Georgia home. President Carter hailed her as his equal partner and guiding force. President Biden and other world leaders paid tribute, acknowledging her impact and grace. Rosalynn Carter was known for her political astuteness and advocacy, particularly in mental health and women’s rights. First Lady
Carter’s legacy includes her involvement in public health and democracy initiatives worldwide. She was instrumental during her husband’s presidency, actively participating in policy discussions and representing him abroad. The Carters’ enduring partnership spanned over 77 years. After the presidency, they continued their service through The Carter Center. Commemorative services are planned in Atlanta and Sumter County, Georgia, with public and private ceremonies.
In the latest Iowa State University/Civiqs poll, former President Donald Trump continues to lead among Iowa GOP voters regarding presidential candidate preferences, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley following. This third wave of polling, organized by Iowa State’s political science professor Dave Peterson, surveyed 1,016 registered voters
between Nov. 10-15, as part of a monthly series leading up to the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15, 2024. The Iowa caucus is an event where members of the Democratic and Republican parties in Iowa gather to select delegates who will choose their respective parties’ presidential nominees. Despite Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsing DeSantis, Trump’s lead remains strong. The poll indicates
that over half of the likely Republican caucus-goers prefer Trump, although his support has slightly decreased by four percent since the last month. DeSantis and Haley have both seen marginal gains in support. The poll also explored the impact of Reynolds’ endorsement of DeSantis. While a significant majority approve of Reynolds’ performance as governor, her endorsement had
mixed reception among voters, with most indicating it didn’t influence their decision. The survey, which included an oversample of Republicans and independents, was weighted to be representative of Iowa’s registered voters and likely Republican caucus attendees. The margin of error is ±4.3% for registered voters and ±5.9% for likely caucus attendees.
On Saturday, around 20 neo-Nazis from the group Blood Tribe, led by ex-Marine Christopher Pohlhaus, marched to the Wisconsin State Capitol. Displaying swastika flags and chanting antisemitic slogans, they rallied at Capitol Square and James Madison Park, alarming onlookers. The Madison Police Department, while
aware, did not intervene as no laws were broken. UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin condemned the event, and the university will host a support session for affected students and staff. Gov. Tony Evers strongly denounced the group, emphasizing that such hatred has no place in Wisconsin.
In Week 11’s Monday Night Football game, the Kansas City Chiefs, led by tight end Travis Kelce, faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles, featuring his brother, center Jason Kelce. This game marked a Super Bowl rematch, pitting the reigning champions, the Chiefs (7-2), against the Eagles. Both brothers, key players for their respective
teams, competed directly against each other, adding a personal element to the game. The Chiefs aimed to improve their record to 8-1 following their bye week. This matchup at Arrowhead Stadium not only highlighted the sibling rivalry but also was crucial for the teams’ standings in the season. The Eagles won 21-17.
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Forward Thinking Research Symposium
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Iowa lead-up: Trump maintains lead
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PA program under accreditation probation
Students will still be able to sit for PACE exam By Sophia Tiedge
sophia.tiedge@marquette.edu
The Accreditation Review Commission placed the Marquette University Physician Assistant program under Accreditation-Probation in September. The program will not be reviewed by the Accreditation Review Commission again until fall of 2025. “The College of Health Sciences and Marquette University fully support the Physician Assistant Studies Program and are actively addressing the concerns raised by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). We remain committed to student success and delivering a high-qual-
ity nationally ranked program,” Kevin Conway, university spokesperson, said in a statement. Other PA programs such as University of Dayton, University of South Carolina, Yale School of Medicine PA program and Wichita State’s programs are all under probationary accreditation.
Why were they placed under probation?
Mary Jo Wiemiller, director of the PA program, said they were placed under probation because of two categories. Wiemiller said the first reason was their clinical rotations in pediatrics, women’s health and behavioral health. She said the accreditors are looking for the program to have more dedicated set up of those rotations in those areas. “The other one was about our internal assessment that we do of our program. Our curriculum, our
outcomes, our administrative processes, things like that. They wanted more in-depth analysis and correlational trend analysis that we did not necessarily provide,” Wiemiller said.
What does this mean for the program?
The Classes of 2024 and 2025 will still graduate from an accredited institution since they were accepted into the school when it was accredited. They will also still be able to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination. The Classes of 2026 and 2027 will graduate from an accredited institution as long as the program gains accreditation upon their next review. “Students still getting a high-quality education. They’re still getting the full year of rotations … we are actually looking to add some of those specialty rotations in a separate
setting that would actually enhance some of the clinical year curriculum,” Wiemiller said. As for job placement, Wiemiller said the status of the school’s accreditation will not impact graduates’ ability to get hired. She said employers just look to see if the student is certified, and if they have references from faculty. Wiemiller said the program anticipates upholding their 100% job placement six months after graduation. “We’ve gotten great feedback from our preceptors already saying that they love our students. They’re continuing to hire our students, [because] they know there’s a high-quality education provided here at Marquette,” Wiemiller said.
What do they need to do to gain accreditation?
The program will need to construct three reports due
every six months detailing their progress. Then there will be a focused site visit from the Accreditation Review Commission in May or June of 2025. This visit will look at all of the improvements made. In September of 2025, the Accreditation Review Commission will have a final meeting to decide if the program will be taken off probation. Wiemiller said they fully expect to gain accreditation by this point. “We’ve already been working on some of these changes and have full commitment of College of Health Sciences and Marquette University to put these in place,” Wiemiller said. “We’re working with a consultant for the assessment process, and we are working to establish new rotations both locally and across the nation that are needed.”
Creating community through exercise classes
Instructors foster motivating place for MU students By Ellie Golko
ellie.golko@marquette.edu
Marquette University offers barre, burn n firm, HIIT, pilates, yoga, spin and other group classes instructed by students nearly every day of the week at either O’Donnell Hall or the Rec Plex. Melissa McMahon, a senior in the College of Business Administration, said that she has been teaching pilates for the past year and a half and currently instructs a class on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Rec Plex. McMahon said she has formed relationships with the students who consistently attend her Monday night pilates class. “My favorite part about teaching pilates is just seeing my girls who come like repeatedly again and again. I genuinely saw them grow and get better at each of the moves, it’s awesome to see,” McMahon said. Pilates is a full-body strength-oriented workout created by Joseph Pilates that was originally used as a recovery technique for dancers. Pilates is known for improving flexibility, mobility and posture. McMahon said the classes she leads typically start out with roughly two minutes spent in the “hundreds” position, a warm-up stretch in pilates, then shifts to core, arms and back workouts. Then, they end with ten minutes of stretching. She said she is always
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Netteshiem teaches spin classes at O’Donnell Hall and McMahon instructs pilates classes on Monday nights at the Rec Plex
open to feedback from her participants McMahon said she’s tried several different methods of working out, with pilates being her favorite. Since she has a passion and knowledge for pilates and works out every day, she figured she may as well get paid to do it. Olivia Netteshiem, a senior in the College of Health Sciences, said that she has been teaching spin classes at O’Donnell Hall for a majority of her Marquette career. Netteshiem said that her favorite part about being an instructor is seeing a group of people come to class and being surrounded by people who are motivated to work
out. She said she wants to help people achieve their personal fitness goals. Netteshiem said she started teaching classes because when she first came to school she didn’t get to know that many people. She enjoys working out, so she decided to get involved by taking gym classes, and eventually she became an instructor and has met a lot of people through the gym community. “If you’re thinking about becoming an instructor, you should become one because you develop a different personality. If you’re shy in classes, or just as a person, you can be a totally different personality as an instructor. It’s a fun
environment,” Netteshiem said. Cycle spinning, also known as spin, is a high-intensity cardio workout that takes place on a stationary bike that is synchronizes movements to music. The workout targets quad, calf, glute and core muscles. “What we do in class needs to match my music. I think when people are able to work to the beat it helps with their endurance,” Netteshiem said. “If people are struggling, I’ll try to motivate them. It’s easy to give up when the instructor is not encouraging,” Netteshiem said. A student fitness instructor is not limited to only teaching one type
of workout. McMahon used to teach HIIT workouts and Netteshiem has taught yoga. McMahon said if students are intimidated by attending a workout class for the first time that should try to overcome their fear. “You gotta start somewhere. Nobody is going to be paying attention to you in class. They’re all going to be worried about themselves,” McMahon said. When signing up to take a group fitness class, visit the Marquette Rec Sports Website, select the workout category of interest. Sign ups for specific classes are open 24 hours in advance, and classes have a limited number of spots available.
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IWL: “Milwaukee women in the workplace”
Study offered solutions to equity issues By Sophia Tiedge
sophia.tiedge@marquette.edu
Marquette University’s Institute for Women’s Leadership conducted a study called “Milwaukee women in the workplace.” The study was conducted by IWL Director Jennie Webster, Carson Murray, graduate assistant, Kate Niemer, graphic designer and Sarah Camp, editor, all contributed to the report. The study’s purpose was to understand how women engage and impact Milwaukee business and the community. The study said that IWL’s mission is to create gender research and make experiences and relationships that will improve women’s leadership. The hope of the study is to lead in the research they do and make the work environment more equal and just. The researchers said in the study that they hope to in-
spire faculty, staff and leaders in the community. The study surveyed 1,590 participants which were 66% women, 34% men and 0.3% nonbinary. They looked at 5 categories when conducting the research: Personal finance, experiences in the workplace, retention, people and systems in the workplace and participation in the community. Participants were polled into categories of men, white women, Black women, Latinas and Asian women. The polling found that women in minority groups felt like they were less likely to feel like they could be their authentic selves in the workplace. The study found that more women said they felt some sort of mental health challenges, had a hard time finding a good work-life balance and felt more burnout compared to the men surveyed. Ninety-three percent of men felt like they had a mentor at their job that advocates for them, while 72% of women felt that way.
“Those who had a supervisor who included people with diverse opinions and insights in decision-making were 26% more likely to report that they were looking for a new job,” the study said. The study also found that people who had a supervisor that cultivated a feeling of belonging were 37% less likely to say they were looking for a new job. The study also found that people who participate in activities where they live were more than twice as likely to say that Milwaukee is a desirable place to be employed and live. This was found to be the same for people who are “socially tied” to the community. Forty-eight percent of women said they are currently searching for new employment, while 35% of men said this. The participants were polled on why they are considering leaving their job, and the highest majority of men, 23%, said the reason was due to a lack of worklife balance. The highest
majority of women at 18% said they are leaving because the pay wasn’t high enough. The study issued nine recommendations based on their findings: improve health and well-being, address work-life balance, equal pay and equal work and making that known to employees, get rid of non-inclusive workplace behaviors, psychological safety,
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provide women with sponsors and mentors, develop more inclusive members, advertise women professional organizations and encourage social ties in Milwaukee communities. “Businesses organizations, women professional groups, and community leaders all play a role in improving the lives of women in ways that drive the region forward,” the study said.
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Sports
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Historic win By Matthew Baltz
matthew.baltz@marquette.edu
MARQUETTE vs. Saint Peters
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Lee Volker (1) helps up teammate Rose Nkumu (3) in Marquette’s 84-51 win over UT Martin Nov. 6.
‘Everlasting’ growth
Guard played at Duke for two years before transferring By Matthew Baltz
matthew.baltz@marquette.edu
It only took one visit to Marquette for junior guard Lee Volker to know she wanted to be a Golden Eagle. “A lot of it was getting to meet the girls on my visit, seeing the campus, the facilities,” Lee said. “I also enjoyed the family atmosphere on the team.” After playing in 39 games across two seasons at Duke, Lee left the Blue Devils due to personal reasons. “Obviously, my time at Duke, I am very grateful for,” Lee said. “I got to take in a lot of knowledge from a lot of knowledgeable people.”
On April 19, Lee announced on social media that she had committed to Marquette. Head coach Megan Duffy, who has been watching Lee play since she was in high school at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly, Virginia, said that she is very excited to see what she can do with the Golden Eagles. “Great kid, great human being,” Duffy said. “She was a great get for us and obviously, I’m looking forward to continuing to help her develop. She’s going to be a great piece for us this year.” Lee not only adds experience to Marquette as she joins the Golden Eagles this season, but a passion for the game that was inspired by those around her growing up. “It was never like you
had to play basketball, you didn’t have to do this, we all just love it,” Lee said. “My dad got to coach us through our careers which was really special for all of us, it’s just become something that we do.” As Lee continues to adapt to a new situation at Marquette, Louis, her younger sister, is starting a collegiate basketball career of her own at Missouri State. Louis said that Lee has been a great resource for her so far. “I’m pretty grateful that she went and did it first,” Louis said. “When she came back this past summer, we did a lot of work together and were able to work on specific skill sets that are more important for college than high school.” Louis and Lee’s father, See GROWTH page 7
CLUB SPORTS
Before heading for the warm weather of Fort Myers, Florida, the Marquette Golden Eagles had business to take care of. And business was indeed taken care of, as the Golden Eagles (4-0) beat the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (1-3) 96-36 Sunday afternoon at the Al McGuire Center. The Golden Eagles were led to the 60-point win in large part by five different players finishing in double figures for the third time this year. “It shows our versatility as a team and I think it makes it hard to guard,” graduate student guard/forward Frannie Hottinger — who scored a season-high 16 points — said. “On any given night I have faith that anyone can go off and be a double-digit scorer, but more importantly that we can have team defense.”
More than a win
For the Golden Eagles,
it wasn’t only a win, it was history. When the buzzer sounded at the end of the first quarter, Marquette outscored Saint Peter’s 29-7, its largest first quarter lead under Duffy. Al the end of the half, the Golden Eagles led 56-16, marking the largest first half lead under Duffy. Later in the game, at the 2:58 mark of the fourth quarter, Utberg scored a layup on a fast-break, giving Marquette a 96-33 lead and marking the Golden Eagles’ biggest advantage (63 points) at any point in a game during the Duffy era. “We are just striving to be the best versions of ourselves everyday,” Duffy said. “It’s less about the score and more about how we’re moving and shaking with all this and showing that improvement.”
First half Hare
Coming into Sunday afternoon’s tilt, sophomore guard Kenzie Hare was the Golden Eagles’ third highest scorer, averaging 14.3 points per game. With 50 seconds remaining in the See WIN page 8
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Rose Nkumu (3) and Frannie Hottinger (20) high-five in win.
Prioritizing community over competition
Gymnastics open to experienced and new members By Mikey Severson
michael.severson@marquette.edu
When Joanna Lee took over the Marquette club gymnastics team — when it was only 1 year old — she originally intended for the club to compete, but now the mission is much broader within the Marquette community. “As the years have gone on, there are a lot of people that are interested in the sport, but don’t have
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prior experience. I’ve realized that this is more about building community than winning a competition,” Lee, a senior in the College of Health Sciences, said. “That’s what I really like about our club now is that, because we don’t require experience, it makes it a lot more accessible for just the general body of Marquette to come and just have a different sport to try.” The club practices are open to all skill levels, and the e-board members help train the new members who are less experienced, which allows them to try new events for the
first time. “It’s really fun seeing people try it for the first time, and they’re like ‘I can’t do a handstand’, and at the end of the practice ‘Maybe I can do that now, and maybe I’ll do a cartwheel’, especially if they can get the skill by the end of practice, is really rewarding,” treasurer Natalie Smolinski, a junior in the College of Health Sciences, said. Despite the differences in gymnastics events, the club still builds community by focusing on including everyone through group activities and the See OVER page 8
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TRACK & FIELD
Track & Field starts season at Notre Dame
Marquette’s first meet is Blue & Gold Invitational
By Dakota Barnes-Rush
dakota.barnes-rush@marquette.edu
Marquette track & field is less than a month away from the start of its indoor season. Here are the five players from each team to keep your eye on:
Women’s Team - Siani Brown-Carr
Senior sprinter BrownCarr has had a storied career at Marquette. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native holds the school record in the 400m dash and played a crucial role in the 4x400m relay team’s Big East Title in 2022. - Daylee Braden Sprinter Braden is coming into her junior season after an All-Big East sophomore outdoor season. She recorded a 55.24 seconds in the
400m, which gave her both all-conference honors and the No. 5 400m time in program history. The Villa Park, Illinois native also holds the No. 5 all-time 300m time (40.76 seconds) and No. 7 all-time 500m time (1:16:63) at Marquette. - Madison Miller Miller, a junior jumper from Fort Washington, Maryland, registered her season best mark of 10.69 meters/35 feet, one inch in the triple jump at the outdoor Big East Championships last season. In the indoor season, she recorded a season-best 5.09 meters in the triple jump during the Big East Championships. - Annika Bynum Bynum, a junior jumper, made the All-Big East Team in high jump for both the indoor and outdoor season last year. At the outdoor Big East Championships, Bynum recorded an outdoor personal record of 1.69m/5-6.5 feet. Her Big East Championship indoor high jump score of
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Daylee Braden earned All-Big East honors as a sophomore.
1.76 meters ranks second in Marquette history. - Kaylee Hopp Junior jumper Hopp placed first in the triple jump with a season-best mark of 11.76 meters/38 feet, 7 inches at the Warrior Invitational. In the outdoor Big East Championships, the South Elgin, Illinois native recorded a personal best 5.54 meters /18 feet, 2.25 inches in the long jump.
Men’s Team
- Dan Weizeorick Weizeorick, a senior distance runner, sits in the Marquette record books in multiple categories. He is No. 4 all-time in the indoor 3000m (8:21:62), No. 6 alltime in the indoor 5000m (14:41:22) and No. 2 alltime in the outdoor 3000m steeplechase (8:53:32). - David Zeller Senior distance runner Zeller is No. 6 all-time in the 5000m indoor category, with a time of 14:31:18 at the indoor Big East Championships. The Warrenville, Illinois native clocked a personal best 14:35.87 in the 5000m at the Wash U Distance Carnival in the outdoor season. - Zachariah Murray Murray, a graduate student sprinter, has his name all over the personal-best lists at Marquette. Murray holds the No. 1 all-time 400m record (47.98 seconds) and the No. 4 all-time 300m record (35.07 seconds). Murray has scored points in every Big East Championship he has participated in in
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Murray is No. 6 all-time in the 5000m indoor category at MU
his four years in the Blue and Gold. - Gus Kasun Sophomore multi-event participant Kasun holds the Marquette first-year record for the indoor heptathlon (4692 points), which is also the No. 8 all-time score. In the outdoor season, Kasun scored the first-year record in the decathlon, which is the No. 5 all-time score at Marquette. - Tyler Re Re, a junior distance runner from Kimberly, Wisconsin finished in Marquette’s top-five in all seven cross country meets he ran in last year. In the track & field outdoor season, he ran a season-best time of 15:59.71 in the 5000m at the Wash U Distance Carnival.
Indoor season schedule
Blue & Gold Invitational: Dec. 1 DePaul Holiday Invitational: Dec. 8 Josh Tierney Invitational: Jan. 20
Bill Clinger Classic: Jan. 26 Mankato State Multi: Jan. 26-27 Meyo Invitational: Feb. 2-3 GVSU Big Meet: Feb. 9 Dick Hendricks Invitational: Feb. 10 Panther Tune-Up: Feb. 17 Big East Championships: Feb. 23-24
Outdoor season schedule
Wash U Distance Carnival: March 29 Redbird Invitational: March 29-30 Cameron Burrell Alumni Invitational: April 6 WI Private College Invitational: April 6 Marquette Invitational: April 12 Gibson Invitational & Multi: April 18-20 Drake Relays: April 25-27 UWW Drake Alternative: April 26 Wisconsin Classic: May 3 Big East Championships: May 9-11
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Clair, also played collegiate basketball at the Division II level at Fairmont State. Louis said that her father’s selflessness has had a huge impact on both her and Lee. “He tells us all the time that he coaches us for us and for our own sake, just to make us the best basketball players we can be,” Louis said. “It’s not for him or for any personal glory, he’s very selfless and I really appreciate that from him.” Even though both of the Volker sisters are now on separate college teams, Lee is very proud of her younger sister and said that she is excited to see what her sister is able to do at Missouri State. “It’s unfortunate that we’ve never gotten to play together but we’re always working out together, always getting shots up and playing one-on-one,” Lee
said. “I think we’ve helped each other a lot, it’s really been cool to see.” After a summer back home helping her sister prepare for Division I hoops, Lee now turns her attention back to her third season of college basketball. Marquette, which lost three of its top seven minute-loggers from last years‘s team, has a handful of playing time to replace this season, and Lee is a prime candidate. Assistant coach Khadijah Rushdan said that for Lee, the sky’s the limit. “With Lee, it’s just a matter of her understanding what she is capable of doing,” Rushdan said. “She’s a big guard with great size that has the ability to affect the game in a lot of different ways.” And that is exactly what she has done so far. In her debut with the Golden Eagles, Lee tallied six rebounds and three assists on her way to
scoring 11 points against UT Martin. Through four games, she is averaging 7.8 points per game to go along with 4.5 rebounds per game. At 6-foot-1, Lee is Marquette’s tallest guard. Marquette has really been able to use that to its advantage, so far switching Lee onto both guards and forwards. Lee can be a matchup nightmare for other teams with her combination of size and quickness. Rushdan said that Marquette fans can expect continuous growth from Lee this season and in the years to come. “Lee is going to be able to develop into someone who always has that motor,” Rushdan said. “Diving after loose balls, taking charges, she’ll be able to mix it up defensively because of her size. The growth is everlasting for her and ever-evolving.” Photo by Jack Albright jack.albright@marquette.edu
Lee Volker is averaging 7.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
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SPORTS COLUMN
CLUB SPORTS
OVER: Club includes all Continued from page 6
Photo by Katie Craig katharine.craig@marquette.edu
THIS WEEK:
MCPHERSON ON MEN’S SOCCER In 2006, Louis Bennett took over as head coach for the Marquette men’s soccer team after coaching at Milwaukee for 10 years. At the start of the month, Bennett announced he would be leaving the program. Although Bennett had a great run, the program was losing speed, and a new head coach could provide much-needed excitement and growth to the stagnating team. Bennett went 17 seasons at Marquette and took the Golden Eagles to three National Tournaments including two Sweet Sixteen appearances. In a very tough Big East, he had many respectable finishes including a Big East runner-up, but had a lot of bridge years while rebuilding the roster. Although many may argue whether the change was necessary, there were no doubts that the program did not continue on the same trajectory it had when he took over. Recruiting needs to be the main priority to establish the program as a powerhouse and a chance to fight for a national championship. A new head coach will have to take over and incorporate new tactics to provide growth for the future of the team. Last season was a rollercoaster starting with a 6-0 run, with big wins against Wisconsin and Harvard and finishing the season on a 0-5-2 slide and a last place in the division finish. Marquette’s new regime will have to focus on bringing in as many top 100 recruits as possible. The Golden Eagles had 10 players that were seniors or older on their 30-man roster, most of which will leave the program. In fact, four out of their top five goal scorers were either seniors or graduate students. The main reason for their statistical advantage over the younger core is the fact that many of the seniors earned priority over the younger players
for minutes in Bennett’s system. Bennett’s recruiting was fine, but it might not be enough for a school with ever-increasing expectations like Marquette. Marquette had only one top-100 recruit last year who didn’t have a significant impact on the team right away. Despite finishing last place in the West division of the Big East, the Golden Eagles ended up leading almost every major stat over their opponents with shots, goals and assists. The only major statistic they had a clear disadvantage at was saves with 54 over the season while the average of their opponents combined was 79. Marquette’s offense was better than the rest of the pack, but they let up far too many goals to even compensate for the fast start by the offense. Marquette needs to recruit more players on the wings to support the spine of the team. Division 1 soccer is becoming increasingly focused on skillful players and international players from well-established academies all over Europe and Africa. Marquette began to catch up with the trend, recruiting many international players as Louis Bennett and his English heritage came in use with his knowledge of the European market and youth development talent. Marquette’s roster was filled with youth, but any coaching reset requires a huge uptick in recruiting to maintain their levels. Marquette should focus on bringing in as many young players as possible. Last year, the younger players didn’t have as much of an impact as they could have and didn’t provide a new coach much to be excited about. The new coach needs to get off to a hot start recruiting and rebuild a future core that can play time early in their collegiate careers. Conor McPherson is a sports columnist. He can be reached at conor.mcpherson@marquette.edu or on Twitter/X @ConorMcPherson_
commonalities that the sport provides its members. Each practice starts with a group stretching session and ends with a group game or conditioning. Emily Sterkel, a senior in the College of Health Sciences, said this practice structure helps members meet other people and helps create the community feel of the club. “That’s really fun, just in practice with all of us all together, and working with someone else and meeting some of the other people that join as well, so pretty fun, pretty intense,” Sterkel said. Lee said that there was one practice where the group did a relay race after practice, where they would run around the gym, over the beams, through the pit and on the trampoline. “A lot of it is things we did as children, having fun as a child again, letting everything go and feeling like a kid again,” Lee said.
One of the hurdles the club initially faced was finding a place to practice, with there not being a gymnastics space on campus. To solve this problem, the club went to Infinite Gymnastics in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, a gym 20 minutes north of campus. The club has been practicing there for the past couple of years as it found its footing, and it has built a relationship with the owner of the facility.
“I realized that this is more about building a community than winning a competition.” Joanna Lee Club gymnastics President
Club leaders drive members to practice, with each participant paying a fee to cover the cost of utilizing Infinite Gymnastics’ practice space. The club has around 10-20 participants per practice. Next semester, the club plans to attend a competitive club gymnastics meet to see Wisconsin compete. In order to compete, you have to be a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs, which Marquette is not. Lee said she hopes that going to Wisconsin would be a potential springboard into that, if the club decides to pursue a competitive side of it in years to come. “So we’re trying to go as an individual just for fun, where we won’t be an official part of the meet,” Lee said. “Just to see how they work, or how they organize the college meets.” As for now though, the team strives to continue to grow gymnastics in the Marquette community.
Photo by Jack Albright jack.albright@marquette.edu
Sophomore guard Kenzie Hare (12) goes for a layup in Marquette’s 96-36 win over Saint Peter’s.
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WIN: Hare earns 19 points
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first half, she already had 15 points. “She’s (Hare) been doing such a great job of helping Rose and Jordan with the scoring load,” Marquette head coach Megan Duffy said. “Kenzie’s a kid that’s confident with her game.” It only took one minute for that confidence to show, when Hare scored her first 3-pointer of the game. Thirty seconds later, the Naperville, Illinois native got her second make from deep in a row, this time from the corner. Hare finished the first half with a team-high 19 points, shooting 6-for-8
from the field and going 5-for-6 from deep.
Statistical leaders
Senior guard Jordan King finished with a game-high 21 points, shooting 7-for-13 from the field. Senior forward Liza Karlen scored 17 points and shot 100% from 3-point range, going 2-for-2 from deep. For the Peacocks, sophomore guard Reilly Sunday finished with a team-high 16 points.
Lights out shooting
The Golden Eagles finished 57.4% from the field and 14-for-25 from behind the arc, two season-high
shooting marks for the team. “Coach Duffy really emphasized finding the best shot, maybe not the first shot,” Hottinger said. “That allowed us to get open looks for each other just to knock it down.” The starters for Marquette shot a combined 14-for-21 in the game, with four of the five of them knocking down multiple 3-pointers.
Up Next
Marquette travels to Ft. Myers, Florida to take on Boston College (3-2) in the Fort Myers Tip-Off Nov. 24. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. CST.
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VOLLEYBALL
Golden Eagles seeking first tournament title title Marquette earned first-round bye as the No. 2 seed
sists and is second in digs with 250.
No. 5 seed DePaul (1613, 9-9 Big East)
By Jack Albright
jack.albright@marquette.edu
On Wednesday at 4 p.m. CST, the 2023 Big East Volleyball Tournament will commence inside the Al McGuire Center on Marquette’s campus. “We always enjoy the home environment,” Marquette head coach Ryan Theis said. “Thrilled to have the band and cheer available this year for a home tournament and just really comfortable here in our building, in our stuff.” As the No. 2 seed, Marquette is looking to win the tournament for the second time in program history and first time under Theis. “We really want to do something that we’ve never done before and have a good step into the conference tournament and hopefully take that one as well,” junior outside hitter Jenna Reitsma said.
No. 1 seed Creighton (25-4, 16-2 Big East)
Creighton comes into the tournament as the No. 17 ranked team in the country. The Bluejays are co-Big East regular season champions for the 10th time in a row and sit on a 13-game winning streak, with their last loss coming against the Golden Eagles Oct. 6. In conference play, Creighton is first in the Big East in four different categories: kills per set (14.46), assists per set (13.30), digs per set (16.39) and hitting percentage (.283). The Bluejays have won eight of the last nine Big East Tournaments. Key players: Junior outside hitter Norah Sis was named the Big East Preseason Player of the Year for the second year in a row. Despite missing
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nearly a month with an abdominal injury, Sis has averaged 3.79 kills per set on a .258 hitting percentage and remains the Bluejays’ most threatening attacker. Senior middle blocker Kiana Schmitt leads the Big East in hitting percentage (.383). She leads Creighton with 1.07 blocks per set and is the most dangerous presence in the Bluejays’ frontcourt.
No. 2 seed Marquette (20-9, 16-2 Big East)
Marquette was projected to win the Big East in the conference preseason poll, and came away with its third consecutive co-Big East regular season title. The Golden Eagles finished undefeated at home in Big East play, only losing on the road to Creighton and St. John’s. They lead the Big East in service aces per set (1.75), rank second in hitting percentage (.282) and third in blocks (2.11) and digs (15.83) per set. Key players: Senior outside hitter Aubrey Hamilton has been Marquette’s most reliable hitter, earning double-digit kills 21 times this year. She ranks third in the Big East with an average of 3.72 kills per set and 4.32 points per set in conference play. Junior setter Yadhira An-
chante is back in the Golden Eagles’ starting lineup after missing five games with appendicitis. The Lima, Peru native is fifth in the Big East in assists per set in conference play (9.45) and leads Marquette with 822 assists on the year. Junior primary right-side Ella Foti did not dress for the Golden Eagles’ regular season finale and her availability is unknown at this time. Per Marquette head coach Ryan Theis, Foti went to the doctor Monday, Nov. 20.
“We really want to do something that we’ve never done before...”
per set (13.02) across Big East matches. Key players: Sophomore setter/right side Erin Jones is a dual threat for St. John’s. She earned the Red Storm’s first triple-double in over a decade with 22 kills, 14 assists and 17 digs in their win over the Golden Eagles Oct. 14. She is fifth in the Big East in kills per set in conference play with 3.60. Junior setter Wiktoria Kowalczyk stands at 6-foot-4 and leads St. John’s with 956 assists and 41 service aces on the year.
No. 4 seed Xavier (18-11, 11-7 Big East)
Jenna Reitsma Junior outside hitter
No. 3 seed St. John’s (219, 13-5 Big East)
The Red Storm lost three of their last four Big East games after going 12-2 to start conference play. St. John’s finished second in assists per set (12.24) and is tied for third in kills
The Musketeers earned a 3-2 upset win over Creighton Sept. 23, but lost to the Bluejays in their final match of the regular season. Xavier is third in the Big East in kills per set (13.02) and averages digs (15.66) per set, which ranks fourth in the conference. Key players: Senior Stevie Wolf is the Musketeers’ starting libero. She is averaging 4.28 digs per set, which ranks third in the Big East. Graduate student setter/ right side Carrigan O’Reilly made the Preseason All-Big East Team and is Xavier’s primary setter. She leads the Musketeers with 889 as-
The Blue Demons were able to secure the No. 5 seed in the tournament after beating the Seton Hall Pirates in the final weekend of the regular season. They average 16.27 digs per set in Big East play, which ranks second in the conference, and leads the conference with an average of 2.30 blocks per set. Key players: Senior outside hitter Jill Pressly is DePaul’s most effective hitter. She leads the Big East in kills per set (4.42) and points per set (4.94) in conference play. She has hit double-digit kills in 23 of the Blue Demons’ last 24 matches. Senior Rachel Krasowski is DePaul’s starting libero. She leads the Blue Demons with 487 digs and averages a conference-most 5.08 digs per set.
No. 6 seed Villanova (1713, 8-10 Big East)
The Wildcats did not have a seed in the tournament until the final weekend of the season. They beat the Providence Friars before losing to the UConn Huskies, but they still secured the final tournament seed. Villanova sits third in the Big East in hitting percentage (.223) and service aces per set (1.59). Key players: Senior middle blocker Kiera Booth leads Villanova with 80 blocks and sits in second on the team with 302 kills. The 6-foot-2 middle blocker has a .331 hitting percentage, which ranks fifth in the Big East. Setter Andrea Campos has been Villanova’s go-to setter all season, being the only Wildcat with over 100 assists. The 5-foot-8 setter has 1,137 assists on the year and ranks third in the Big East with 9.89 assists per set.
WIRE SPORTS ROUNDUP LAST WEEK MBB vs Illinois..........................W, 71-64 WBB vs IUPUI...........................W, 92-58 MUVB vs St. John’s.....................W, 3-0 MUVB vs. Seton Hall..................W, 3-0 WBB vs. Saint Peter’s...............W, 96-36
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AWARDS Kenzie Hare WBB No. 12 Sophomore guard Kenzie Hare was named to this week’s Big East Weekly Honor Roll after averaging 20.5 points and shooting 71.4% from beyond the arc in a 2-0 week for Marquette.
Carsen Murray MUVB No. 12
Senior middle blocker Carsen Murray was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Week. Murray hit .611 with 1.33 blocks per set in a 2-0 week for the Golden Eagles.
STANDINGS
Big East Men’s Basketball
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Creighton 4-0 Marquette 2-0 Seton Hall 2-0 UConn 2-0 Providence 2-0 Butler 1-1 Villanova 2-0 G-Town 2-0 Xavier 2-1 St. John’s 1-1 DePaul 0-2
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Creighton 25-4 14-2 Marquette 20-9 14-2 St. John’s 21-9 13-5 18-11 11-7 Xavier 16-13 9-9 DePaul 17-13 8-10 Villanova Seton Hall 14-15 8-10 13-16 7-11 Butler 14-16 5-13 G-Town Providence 9-21 3-15 8-22 3-15 UConn
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NEWS Marquette men’s basketball remained the No. 4 team in the country Monday after beating thenNo. 23 Illinois. The Golden Eagles received 1,316 votes. Marquette women’s basketball received six votes to become the unofficial tied-No. 28 team in the country after a 2-0 week.
GAMES THIS WEEK
11/21 MBB vs. TBA Honolulu
11/22 MBB vs. TBA Honolulu
11/24 MUVB vs. TBA Al McGuire Center
11/24 WBB vs. Boston College Ft. Myers
11/25 WBB vs. TBA Ft. Myers
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Opinions
Install term limits for Congress By Kirsten Lyons
kirsten.lyons@marquette.edu
In the United States, the median age of a senator is 64.3 years old, while the median age of all Americans is just bordering on 40 years old. This displays a clear dissonance between the age, and therefore ideals and vision for the future, of the average American and politicians. The age of many American politicians poses significant challenges for effective governance. This is the oldest Congress ever. But it wasn’t always this way, a data project from Insider called Red, White and Gray found that this trend started around 30 years ago. In the 1990s a major shift was seen where congresspeople have only gotten exponentially older. Now, nearly half of Congress is made up of baby boomers. While it is typical that politicians tend to be older on average than their constituents, this degree of age difference is a deviation from the norm. This Congress is the most diverse in history in all forms apart from age. The American population deserves to have a congress that can accurately represent them on all fronts and is equipped to deal with the changing times. One of the major concerns about aging politicians is their health and how it affects their ability to serve. While this has
been a concern for a while it was brought to light somewhat recently when Senate minority leader, Mitch McConell, appeared to freeze while speaking to reporters. The first instance was in July at a news conference on Capitol Hill, McConnell froze 19 seconds before being escorted away. Later on in August, a similar situation occurred in Covington, Kentucky McConnell froze and was unresponsive to any questions asked by reporters or his staff. Cognitive decline isn’t the only issue that has been posed by aging politicians. A lack of basic understanding of the changing world, particularly technological innovations, has been demonstrated by these politicians. In April a hearing was held discussing the app TikTok. Congresspeople, some referring to the app as “TicTac,” asked a series of questions which made them seem to have no real understanding of how the internet works. Politicians asked whether the app tracks pupil dilation in reference to filters knowing where eyes are, how they know the age of users insinuating that biometric data was used and if the app will connect to home Wi-Fi. To those versed in social media, these questions seemed odd. For instance, with most social media sites users self–report their age
isabella.fonfaradrewel@marquette.edu
Internet safety needs to make a comeback. Over the 30 years we’ve been on the Worldwide Web, it has faded into the background and been forgotten by society. People have become more open and trusting, but in reality there is no certain way of knowing who is out there. As children we were taught to never say our ages online or share personal information, but we’ve forgotten that as social media has grown in popularity. People post for their birthdays and talk about their graduations, but we need to remember the danger in putting our lives online. While it’s understandable that people want to discuss their achievements and share their successes, especially to stay in contact with people who may be far away, there should be limits on what is shared.
Don’t post personal information that could lead to harm against you or your family. We should not be sharing addresses, account information or identifying details about our homes. We’ve grown too lax when posting photos of where we plan on going and what we’re doing. We feel shielded by the internet and the barrier it provides between us and our audience, but in reality, the people viewing our profiles are very real humans. Unfortunately, it goes the opposite direction, too. Creepers feel secure in making uncomfortable comments and stalking our profiles because of the blanket of anonymity the internet grants them. Despite putting safety measures in place, like two-step verification and private accounts, predators believe they are entitled to our lives because we
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze on camera this July.
which would be obvious to the average user. Similarly with the question if TikTok can access home Wi-Fi people were quick to point out that most apps require network access making it not at all a relevant question in terms of national security. In order to mitigate this issue of older politicians dominating Congress, term limits should be instated. Currently, there are no term limits in Congress, instead they are restricted to the executive branch and some agencies. Term limits would encourage regular turnover and prevent the entrench-
ment of older politicians. A survey from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy found that 83% of registered voters favored some kind of constitutional amendment that would install term limits with relatively equal support from both parties. It’s important that leaders not only somewhat represent the general public but also that they are fit to realize their duties as well as willing and able to understand the changing world. Kirsten Lyons is an opinions columnist. She is a sophomore studying journalism
Bring back internet safety By Izzy Fonfara Drewel
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are so open with sharing them online. There are several steps that can be taken to protect ourselves online. Don’t post identifying markers or personal information like street names, addresses or recognizable monuments. Think about what information could be gathered from the material you are choosing to share. If you choose to meet up with an online friend, ensure that you have a current picture of them along with contact information. Remember to tell someone you trust about where you are going, who you are meeting and when they should expect you to check in. Don’t post about trips until you can positively secure your home. Alerting the entire internet to your planned vacation makes your residence a target for robbery while waiting until you’ve returned ensures
that your home is less susceptible to break-ins. There is also the matter of protecting yourself from what you post. Think about the future you may want for yourself or possible children. Don’t publish incriminating images that could get you in trouble with a future employer or say things that could come back to haunt you. It’s important to remember that nothing on the internet every truly goes away. All photos, words and videos are there forever and it’s only getting easier for them to be uncovered. As technology advances be sure to remain vigilant in protecting your personal information and whereabouts.
Izzy Fonfara Drewel is the executive opinions editor. She is a junior studying journalism.
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The opinions expressed on the Opinions page reflect the opinions of the Opinions staff. The editorials do not represent the opinions of Marquette University nor its administrators, but those of the editorial board. The Marquette Tribune prints guest submissions at its discretion. The Tribune strives to give all sides of an issue an equal voice over the course of a reasonable time period. An author’s contribution will not be published more than once in a fourweek period. Submissions with obvious relevance to the Marquette community will be given priority consideration. Full Opinions submissions should be limited to 600 words. Letters to the editor should be between 150 to 300 words. The Tribune reserves the right to edit submissions for length and content. Please e-mail submissions to: isabella.fonfaradrewel@ marquette.edu. If you are a current student, include the college in which you are enrolled and your year in school. If not, please note any affliations to Marquette or your current city of residence.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Marquette Naturals celebrate 20 years Show featured music from a range of decades By Gabe Mannion
gabriel.mannion@marquette.edu
The Naturals’ performance “Through the Ages,” on Nov. 18 in the Weasler Auditorium, brought together 31 alumni of the group to commemorate the group’s 20-year anniversary. “Through the Ages” featured performances of “16 Tons,” “Creep,” “The Cave/I Will Wait,” Jimmy Buffet medley, “Can’t Take my Eyes off of You,” “The Aeroplane,” “Television/So Far So Good,” “How to Save a Life,” “Coney Island” and “Bad Romance.” “It is a cheesy art form of sorts, so we lean into that with the bowties we wear,” Arik Zintel, junior in the College of Arts & Sciences and music director of the Naturals, said. “Even our name, the Naturals, is a music pun from the natural music note.” Jonah Blohowiak, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences and president of the Naturals, said the alumni came to the concert not only to watch in the audience, but also to
perform on stage for the song “Coney Island.” Jack Del Pizzo, a first-year in the College of Arts & Sciences, said the group’s alumni call themselves the “super-naturals.” He said he enjoyed watching them perform to see where their traditions come from. “The Naturals is a very unique experience because we have members from various majors,” Blohowiak said. “We are all not just one major, we span the whole spectrum of humanities, STEM, biomedical sciences, engineers and lots more.” Blohowiak said, no matter the song, whether it’s “Bad Romance” or sadder songs like “How to Save a Life,” a different kind of energy is brought. “We don’t usually cater what we sing to the audience,” Zintel said. “Because when we sing what we want to sing we are much more fun to watch.” For large groups, Blohowiak said the singers receive choreography to bring a new level of energy to the performance. The group members can either improvise the choreography or create it beforehand. Zintel said the Naturals
are a close-knit group, which was crucial for surviving during COVID-19. In just the past year, the Naturals have increased in size from 12 to 16 students. He said students are attracted to the Naturals because of the group’s commitment. Blohowiak said the 2013 Naturals president told him he was surprised the group made it through COVID-19. “As upperclassmen in the group, it has been on us to rebuild the program postCOVID-19 and keep the values already established by past Naturals alumni,” Blohowiak said. Zintel said a tradition being brought back to the Naturals this year is the song “Coney Island.” It was sung at the end of every Naturals concert as tradition, but in recent years it had been missing so they decided to bring it back this year. “The best tradition is at the end of rehearsals someone gets to break the group down,” Blohowiak said. “Our traditional break down is the bowtie swag.” Zintel said since the Naturals was founded in 2003, the group has come to compete in events such
as the International Collegiate Competition of Acapella and Acatoberfest. Zintel said Acatoberfest is a performance on Family Weekend, when the new members receive their bowties. The Naturals will have a Christmas concert Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Marquette
Hall.
Photos from Alexis McDermott
The group invited alumni to perform ‘Coney Island’ with them.
The Meladies perform fall show ‘Linger’
The Cranberries were inspiration for show theme By Mimi Sinotte
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The Meladies, Marquette’s first and only all-female acapella group, performed their fall concert “Linger” on Nov. 19 in the Weasler Auditorium. The line-up consisted of eight songs with “Linger” by The Cranberries being the main inspiration for the overall theme of the concert. Maddie Carroll, a senior in the College of Business Administration and visual director, oversaw the planning of the visual aesthetic of the concert. “We wanted to make it the fall theme of dark tones, if you looked at our photoshoot pictures that are on our Instagram for our promo, it’s a lot of moody dark aesthetic. We really wanted to keep bringing the color because the version of ‘Linger’ that we are doing is the Lake Street Dive Version and so it’s a little bit more upbeat and jazzy and fun,”
Carroll said. Carroll and Molly Buzzelli, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences and president of the Meladies, said the line-up was a wide variety of genres that still fit under the fall vibes. Some pieces were arranged by members and one of the songs is a “Senior Song” performed by Alex Merkel who is leaving The Meladies a semester early. In addition to planning outfits, set lights and overall energy, Carroll also choreographed the pieces for the concert. “It’s something that’s really fun to do with other people especially along with the arranging. Fall concerts are a great opportunity for people that maybe did dance in the past or had never done anything with choreography before but are wanting to try it. This is a great opportunity for them to give it a shot because it’s so low stakes,” Carroll said. Carroll also mentioned the choreography for the concert really depended on the song. For some, she said she wanted to highlight the vocal aspects of it but for other pieces, there is more
intricate choreography. Buzzelli said the fall concert is the time of year for The Meladies when they give members the complete creative freedom to make the concert whatever they want it to be. Members can also submit their own arrangements to perform during the concert. Three of the eight songs performed were originally shown at Acatoberfest, an event hosted during Marquette’s Family Weekend. Acatoberfest showcases Marquette’s acapella groups alongside UW Madison’s Tangled Up In Blue and Fundamentally Sound. For “Linger”, they brought five new songs to the stage. The club rehearsed every night for “Linger” which was more than their regular two-hour practice a few times a week. During each practice, the girls worked with Buzzelli and Anna Gorrill, a senior in the College of Engineering and club music director, to learn new music and rehearse sections. The club is full with 16 members of all different grades and Carroll said she loves seeing the club con-
tinue to grow and welcome in new first-year talent. “People join the group and bring in such a diverse group of people but somehow everyone seems to match vibes so well and that’s not even planned it just works out that way. It’s so fun to see across a semester how people are super alike in ways that you
would never have expected and make friends across grades that you could not in other groups,” Carroll said. The Meladies will perform their next seasonal concert in time for the holidays Dec. 8 in Marquette Hall to fundraise for Marquette Mardi Gras, a student-run club that focuses on disaster relief.
Photo by Jack Belmont john.belmont.@marquette.edu
The Meladies utilized dark tones for the show’s aesthetic.