The Inauguration of Father Pilarz is fast approaching! Want to be a part of this historical event on Marquette’s campus? Then get involved in one of the many events taking place this week in honor of the Inauguration!

Tuesday: The Norris Park Dedication, 4-10pm. Come celebrate the dedication of Marquette’s newest park located between 18^th and 19^th street on Kilbourn! There will be games, pizza provided by Pizza Shuttle, and performances by Repertoire, Something to Do, Jam ak Jam, and several student groups.

Thursday: The Inaugural Mass, 3:30pm at Gesu. Doors open at 2:30, so get there early!

Friday: The Inauguration of Marquette’s 23^rd President, Father Pilarz. 10am in the Al McGuire Center. Tickets are FREE and are available in the Brooks Lounge. *Reminder-all 10, 11, and 12 classes are canceled-take advantage of this and come see this historical event! 

Welcome back to school Golden Eagles! I hope that all of you had an awesome summer. But, as the sun starts to set earlier each night and the temperature slowly drops, it’s time to get focused on school. But hey, that doesn’t mean we students can’t have our fun too! Late Night Marquette, MUSG, and the Office of Student Development are working hard to bring you all a lot of fun, exciting, and new programs this upcoming semester! We’ve been hard at work all summer planning, so we hope you enjoy these activities as much as we think you will.

This week is MUSG’s Mania Week, and they have a lot of great activities planned to slowly help you get back into the swing of things. Here’s a look at what’s on the schedule for the rest of this week.

Wednesday, August 31^st: Want to see our first place Brewers take on the St. Louis Cardinals in a battle of the bats? Catch the Brewers Tailgate event! Tickets are just $20, and this price includes transportation to and from the game, as well as a meal and your game ticket. All tickets can be purchased at the Brooks Lounge. The Tailgate begins at 5:30, and game time is 7:30. Roll out the barrel!
Thursday, September 1^st: Catch a movie under the stars on Central Mall at 7:30PM, complete with a DPS-sponsored obstacle course, music, and giveaways!
Friday, September 2^nd: Looking for something fun to do with your friends? Head over to the Union Sports Annex for $1 bowling, a live DJ, and discounts on food!

We at Late Night Marquette spent the summer planning, planning, and planning! Here’s a list of the first semester Late Night activities! Check back throughout the semester for more information.
September 10^th: Hypnotist and Magician—Weasler Auditorium, 9PM
September 29^th: Night of Champions Video Game Tournament—Union Sports Annex, 9PM
October 7^th: Speed Friending—AMU, 9PM
October 28^th: Halloween Late Night—MU Zombocalypse 2011—AMU, 9PM
November 6^th: Lipsync Competition—Varsity Theatre, 9PM
November 19^th: Late Night @ the Petit—Petit National Ice Center, 9PM
December 14^th: Late Night Breakfast—AMU Ballrooms, 9PM

Our Golden Eagles shocked everyone with their 66-62 upset over Syracuse last night. As the game clock ran down, you could hear the screams of nervousness and excitement resonating throughout the residence halls.  I think I speak for all of Marquette’s campus when I say it was the perfect way to end spring break. As I was walking through campus this morning, there was a definite feeling of excitement in the air thanks to last night’s victory. Everyone here has one thing on his or her mind…FRIDAY! And no, I don’t mean that song by Rebecca Black, I mean game day for Marquette!

Looking ahead to Friday, Marquette will have to come out ready to play against UNC. It’ll be a tough match-up, but if they could upset #2 Syracuse, why can’t they upset #2 UNC? Our offense has proved time and time again that they can win a game, but our defense will have to be on top of its game against UNC’s star forwards Zeller, Henson, and Barnes. Luckily for Marquette, UNC’s defense isn’t the best either, and struggles to contain outside shooters, which Marquette has plenty of.

Looking for a place to catch the game this Friday? There are several great restaurants in the Marquette and Milwaukee area with plenty of TVs to catch all the NCAA action. If you want somewhere close to campus, head on over to the Union Sports Annex, located right on Wells and 16^th. They have a great menu and personal TVs in all their booths, so you won’t miss a single second of the game. The Annex is a great choice to catch the game considering they are right here on our campus! There’s bound to be a sea of gold there on Friday night. Another great place with a relaxed atmosphere is Buffalo Wild Wings, located on Water Street. Their wings are great, and with several TVs visible from every table, you can keep track of all the scores. One of my favorite places to go is Riverfront Pizzeria Bar and Grill, located on East Erie Street in the 3^rd Ward. Their menu offers a wide variety of options, including their delicious pizzas and grilled-to-perfection paninis. Finally, Major Goolsby’s, located on Kilbourn Ave across from the Bradley Center, is a hot spot in the city for Marquette fans. These are just a few of the many different places in Milwaukee that will be showing the game, so venture out into the city and see everything it has to offer!

RING OUT AHOYA! 

Hey Golden Eagles! First, I would like to say thanks to everyone who came out to Last Comic Standing on Thursday…it was a great time! For those of you who missed it, John Gallagher walked away as Marquette’s “Last Comic Standing” and winner of $250. Also, Murphy Row was chosen by the audience for the “People’s Choice” award and $50.

Well, it’s a new week, and that means a new Late Night event! The Late Night team is already hard at work preparing for this next event, which promises to be one of the most exciting Late Nights to date! Join us this Friday, March 4th from 9pm-1am for “80’s at the Annex!” Get ready to bust out your high ponytails, parachute pants, and neon attire because this is one Late Night event you don’t want to miss out on!

We have some amazing activities that I am excited about lined up for you all, including:
-FREE Cosmic Bowling
-A Roller-Rave
-80’s Trivia
-FREE Arcade Games 

And what would a Late Night be without some awesome prizes? We will be passing out neon gear throughout the night, like neon-colored shutter shades and glow sticks! Also, the first 200 people in attendance will receive $5 voucher for food that night!

Check out our Facebook page for more information and make sure to RSVP to the event! I hope to see you all there :)

Late Night Marquette and the Diederich College of Communications are proud to bring you Marquette’s very own Last Comic Standing. We in the Late Night office had a great time interviewing all of the applicants, and have made our final decision as to who will be performing for you all on Thursday night! Check out our Facebook page for an album with all the contestants! Have a favorite? Show your support by liking or commenting on their photo! 

Here is a little information about each of our contestants…

Charlie Mohl
Class: Sophomore 
Major: Broadcasting
Influences: Mitch Hedburg, Donald Glover, Pete Holmes, and Bob HopeExperience: Studio 013 Refugees, standup performer in the musical comedy duo Baked Goods, and writer/producer of MUTV’s sketch comedy program Cue Laugh Track

Michael “Murphy Row” Roscher
Class: Senior
Major: Psychology/Women’s and Gender Studies
Influences: Fozzy Bear, Louis CK, Mike Birbiglia, Nick Thune, Neil Hamburger, Art Hinty, Dave Chapelle, and Bill Cosby
Experience: Performed and Hosted at Milwaukee Comedy Cafe, Winner of the 2011 Cliff Baer Cup, presented by The Caste of Killers, Performed at Bremen Cafe, The Art Bar, Rounding Third, Bayview Brewhaus, Tavern on the Avenue, and many more

John Gallagher 
Class: Senior
Major: Broadcast and Electronic Communications
Influences: Nick Swardson, Dave Chapelle, and Louis CK
Experience: Stand-up once, four years of theatre and improv in high school

Sam Batley
Class: Sophomore
Major: Undecided
Influences: Bill Burr, Louis C.K., Daniel Tosh, Sam Kinison, Bill Murray, and Judd Apatow
Experience: Elementary and Middle School Forensics Team

Matt Love
Class: Junior
Major: Civil Engineering 
Influences: Mitch Hedburg, Aziz Ansari, Steven Wright, and Demetri Martin
Experience: Performed at Giggles Comedy Pub and the Comedy Café

Jessica Papilla
Class: Sophomore
Major: Political Science and Economics
Influences: Michael Ian Black, Amy Schumer, Michael Showalter, Craig Ferguson, and Abe Lincoln
Experience: “The voices in my head are always laughing!”

John Van Lieshout
Class: Sophomore
Major: Philosophy
Influences: Bill Hicks, Bill Maher, Kanye West’s Twitter Feed, and Woody Allen
Experience: Open mic nights at a café

Albert Maruggi
Class: Junior
Major: Broadcast and Electronic Communications
Influences: Larry David, Adam Sandler, and Chris Rock
Experience: written comedy.

Joe Dobbs
Class: Sophomore
Major: Mathematics
Influences: Bob Newhart, Eddie Izzard, Stephen Fry, and Hugh Laurie
Experience: 2 years of Improv comedy with Organized Chaos

Jose Gonzalez
Class: Senior
Major: Biological Sciences
Influences: Jim Carrey, Craig Ferguson, Aziz Ansari, and other funny people
Experience: Emcee for a cultural show on campus; incorporated comedic scripts and acts into this performance

Tim Gainey
Class: Senior
Major: Biomedical Sciences and History
Influences: Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin James, Monty Python, Mitch Hedberg, Craig Ferguson, and surreal humor.
Experience: None

Brendan Takash
Class: Sophomore
Major: Broadcast and Electronic Communication
Influences: H. Jon Benjamin and Jim Carrey
Experience: Improv in high school and a 5 minute stand-up act last year

Cobeen Hall’s 5th Annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” Swing-A-Thon began this morning at 9AM! Established in 2007, this event invites Cobeen Hall residents to join together in an effort to raise awareness of eating disorders and to generate donations for the Eating Disorders Center at Rogers Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. This center serves a variety of patients, but has a unique connection the Marquette community through its treatment of students facing eating disorders. 

Students will be swinging for 36.5 consecutive hours (from 9AM on Monday to 9:30PM on Tuesday) to represent loving your bodies 365 days a year for Marquette’s Love Your Body Week. Now that is a Late Night program if we ever heard of one! Feel free to stop by and make a donation - any amount helps! Last year, Cobeen Hall raised over $2,000 to be donated directly to Rogers Memorial Hospital. 

Hey Golden Eagles! Here’s a little more information on the next installment of Late Night happening February 24th at 8PM in the Weasler Auditorium. Late Night Marquette and the Diederich College of Communication are proud to bring you “Last Comic Standing,” Marquette’s very own stand-up comedy competition. While the majority of the evening will be focused around enjoying Marquette students’ stand-up acts, special guest Baratunde Thurston, stand-up comedian and director of digital for The Onion, will be performing at the end of the night! Members of the Marquette Comedy Sportz group will be there to host the event as well…trust me, this is something you don’t want to miss!

If you, or any of your friends are interested in participating in the event as a stand-up comedian, get the application HERE! Did I mention that the winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of $250?! With a chance of winning that, why not apply? Applications are due on Friday, February 18^th, at 4PM.

If you aren’t so keen on performing, that’s okay, there will be plenty of opportunities for the audience to win some great prizes! Enter for a chance to win a trip for you and 4 of your friends to Chicago with MUSG to see the legendary Second City Comedy Show! The evening includes transportation, dinner, and tickets to the show. You must be present at the time of the drawing to win, so if you come, make sure you stick around! I hope to see you all there