plus curated news from other Colorado outlets the Denver school board extended Superintendent Alex Marrero’s contract Thursday for an additional two years a contentious decision at a key time for the school district Marrero’s contract was set to expire on June 30 “We want to have conversations about moving our students forward That’s what this man is doing,” board member Scott Esserman said at Thursday’s meeting “You don’t have to like the way he’s doing it But he cares about our students and our families and our communities Board members also changed the process and timeline for terminating Marrero’s contract They raised the number of votes needed to fire Marrero from a simple majority of the seven-member board to a supermajority and extended the timeline for giving him notice from 60 to 90 days Esserman was one of five board members to vote to extend Marrero’s contract The other four were President Carrie Olson Board members Kimberlee Sia and John Youngquist voted no Neither Sia nor Youngquist elaborated much on the reason for their vote “I don’t believe it’s appropriate at this point to extend the contract,” Youngquist said The timing of the board’s decision to extend Marrero’s contract has been controversial Critics have argued that since four seats on the board are up for election in November the new board members should get to decide on Marrero’s contract Marrero’s superintendency has been tumultuous at times due to issues that many large urban school districts are facing. Marrero, who was hired to lead Denver Public Schools in 2021, has recommended a slew of school closures due to low enrollment, prompting fierce pushback the board has agreed to close 10 schools and partially close three more during his tenure A spate of gun violence in and around schools reignited a debate about student safety and led to the controversial reintroduction of police officers in schools in 2023 Academically, DPS achieved its highest-ever graduation rate last year. But the district’s recovery from pandemic-era learning loss has been uneven with the test scores of students of color and those from low-income families lagging behind outcomes for white and wealthier students “In the age of President Trump and the target he has put on Denver Public Schools’ back we know that protecting our students and families is of utmost importance,” Olson said “And stability in leadership is in the best interests of our district and our students.” Critics have decried the board’s process of deciding on the contract extension as secretive and rushed The board previously met in a closed-door session to discuss amending the superintendent’s contract but didn’t have any public discussion until Thursday Chalkbeat Colorado is bringing thousands of subscribers the news on public schools and education policy that they need to start their day Sign up for our free newsletter to join them By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice and European users agree to the data transfer policy. You may also receive occasional messages from sponsors When Marrero became superintendent nearly four years ago some community members questioned whether he was experienced enough to lead the 90,000-student district But the school board members who hired him lauded his willingness to listen and his personal experiences as a bilingual student and educator in New York 2026 to decide whether to renew Marrero’s contract or allow it to expire and search for a new leader Newly elected or reelected board members are typically seated in December which would have left a new board a few weeks to decide on the superintendent’s contract before Jan If a new board were to fire Marrero without cause — meaning he hadn’t committed fraud or embezzlement or intentionally failed at his job — his contract says the district would owe him a severance payment equal to 12 months of his salary The district would also be required to provide him with family health insurance benefits for a year Several community members spoke at Thursday’s meeting some in favor and some against extending Marrero’s contract Longtime DPS educator and leader Darlene LeDoux said Marrero is a rarity as an award-winning Afro-Latino superintendent and deserves the chance to continue leading the district who co-founded a group that advocated for some board members to resign said there hadn’t been enough community input on the contract extension or a new performance evaluation to show the improvements Marrero had made “If you truly believe this extension is deserved “Don’t expect the community to quietly sit back while decisions are made in the dark.” Marrero’s next performance evaluation, based upon a set of goals the board approved late last year Melanie Asmar is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat Colorado The seven new schools are part of a multiyear flurry of openings that city officials hope will reinvigorate the system at a time of faltering enrollment and New Jersey have in-state tuition programs for undocumented students the Trump administration plans to take action against those programs A funding shortfall in the state budget forced New York City to freeze enrollment for a popular child care voucher program for low-income families Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said that while she’s deeply concerned about the changes brought by a new property tax law the district will strive to engage the community Here’s what I wish I could say when someone asks President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget would cut nearly $6 billion from K-12 education the proposal offers insight into Trump’s plans Thousands of Coloradoans are getting a 3-minute rundown of the big education stories in and around Denver every weekday morning Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado's free newsletter to join them today By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice and European users agree to the data transfer policy. You may also receive occasional messages from sponsors CHALKBEAT IS A CIVIC NEWS COMPANY NEWSROOM ©2025 A Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputy shot and wounded an armed teenager during a foot chase in Marrero Monday night The chase started when deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle and the driver refused to pull over Deputies followed the vehicle to Ames Boulevard and 4th Street where one 16-year-old boy jumped out and ran found the boy between two houses in the 600 block of Silver Lilly Lane The deputy fired his service weapon during a "confrontation" with the teen Officials said the teen was armed and wearing a ski mask but they did not say why the deputy opened fire The boy was handcuffed and transported to a local hospital The stolen vehicle was found nearby and the driver remains at large Officials did not immediately release more information This article was updated with new information Email Kasey Bubnash at kasey.bubnash@theadvocate.com Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:nolanewstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: An official website of the United States government The .gov means it’s official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. 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By In the context of the inauguration of the International Tourism Fair FITCuba 2025 in Havana, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz once again resorted to the official discourse: he blamed the United States embargo as the main cause of the collapse of tourism on the island despite the various internal factors that have damaged the country's image as an international destination “Recovering and developing tourism in Cuba is a matter of honor,” stated Marrero during his speech, reported by the state-run newspaper Granma without providing genuine self-criticism regarding the structural deficiencies affecting the sector The regime's attempt to revive the so-called "locomotive of the economy" contrasts with the sharp decline in tourism: according to the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI) Cuba welcomed 571,772 international visitors between January and March 2025 a decrease of 29.7% compared to the same period in the previous year and the Cuban community abroad— have significantly reduced their flow to the island due to the growing perception of insecurity Previously, in statements to REPORTUR.co, the CEO of PriceTravel, Rafael Durand, summed it up clearly: “There is no way to reach Cuba Marrero announced a series of "bold" measures including: incentives for foreign investment and currency facilities; new businesses related to the leasing of tourist properties; the elimination of the health fee at airports and marinas starting May 1st; and the promotion of modalities such as medical However, many of these strategies have already been announced previously without visible results while the real causes of the lack of tourist interest are ignored: the lack of minimum conditions for visitors In parallel, the regime relaunched dolphin-assisted therapies in luxury hotels in Cayo Guillermo presented as a novelty at the Health for All 2025 fair unrelated to the urgent needs of the sector seem more like an attempt at a propaganda spectacle than a serious recovery program Biased diagnosis and lack of self-criticism Despite the constant warnings from tour operators and even media outlets allied with the regime the government continues to present the "blockade" as the sole cause of the tourism collapse while ignoring the unpaid debts to suppliers and institutional deterioration that distance Cuba from its competitors in the Caribbean Marrero thanked foreign partners for their understanding and limited himself to praising the country's "resilience," in a worn-out narrative that neither investors nor travelers believe anymore While the government embellishes the statistics and delivers speeches on “resistance,” the Cuban tourism industry is sinking amidst blackouts Manuel Marrero blames the United States embargo as the main cause of the collapse of tourism in Cuba despite the fact that there are multiple internal factors that have deteriorated the country's image as an international destination The main causes of the decline in tourism in Cuba in 2025 include the perception of insecurity combined with deteriorating infrastructure and high prices in foreign currency have discouraged tourists from visiting the island The Cuban government has announced incentives for foreign investment and the promotion of new businesses associated with tourism leases Marrero mentioned the elimination of the health fee at airports and marinas many of these strategies have been announced before without visible results believe that Cuba faces significant challenges in regaining travelers' trust The lack of air connectivity and structural issues negatively impact its positioning compared to other Caribbean destinations the recovery of tourism in Cuba is expected to be delayed until 2030 due to the absence of an effective development plan A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis were booked with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice in the death of Jonathan Brookin One day after gunfire ripped through a Marrero home killing a 32-year-old man while two children hid under a bed Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigators have arrested the man's former girlfriend in connection with the case was booked Tuesday with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice was also arrested and booked on the same charges The pair are accused in the death of 32-year-old Jonathan Brookin a truck driver and father of five who had recently ended things with Honore Honore had been issuing threats on social media and by text message who said her family has been left numb by a level of violence they didn't believe possible "It's unreal," Kayla Brookin said Wednesday "We've never seen anything like this in real life Jonathan Brookin died Monday evening at his Sayres Drive residence in Marrero Deputies found him inside the house after receiving several reports of gunfire at about 6 p.m were hiding underneath a bed when the shooting occurred Jonathan Brookin and Honore had been dating for less than a year She'd recently given birth and told Jonathan Brookin that he was the child's father But uncertainty about that and other issues with Honore led Brookin to break things off Relatives shared screenshots on social media of threats she allegedly made "That girl had been threatening him all week long," Kayla Brookin said coming to the Sayres Drive residence and refusing to leave when asked "It was just gunfire ringing through the house," said Kayla Brookin who wasn't present but had spoken to those who were Honore and Thomas were being held without bail Wednesday at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna energetic and outrageous personality who always sought to make friends and family laugh a comedian in every situation," Kaya Brookin said She couldn't help but chuckle as she recalled how her brother frequently broke out his classic move the "Carlton dance," a joyful shimmy made famous on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and performed to Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual." The Brookin siblings grew up in New Orleans East but relocated to the West Bank of Jefferson Parish after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Jonathan Brookin attended Helen Cox High School where he played football in the fall and tuba in the marching band during Mardi Gras parade season He became a truck driver after graduating in 2010 "My dad bought him one as a surprise while he was in high school He's just been stuck on that car ever since," Kayla Brookin said Jonathan Brookin leaves behind four daughters and one son Relatives were grateful Wednesday to hear that arrests had been made Email Michelle Hunter at mhunter@theadvocate.com Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero will earn a $17,326 bonus for meeting 85% of his goals last school year according to his yearly evaluation approved by the school board Monday The bonus is equal to 5% of Marrero’s annual salary of $346,529 “We’re really grateful for all you’ve done for Denver Public Schools and we’re excited to see what you’ll do over the next year,” Olson said This was Marrero’s third evaluation since he was hired as DPS superintendent in 2021. Last year, he met just over 80% of his goals and earned a $8,325 bonus The board’s 18-page evaluation of Marrero notes that the superintendent met many of his goals related to equity and graduation and post-graduation success Marrero missed several goals related to student and staff well-being and teaching and learning The latter category is largely based on how DPS students score on state standardized tests Marrero’s contract allows him to earn a bonus of up to 12.5% of his base salary if he meets 100% of his goals He does not get a bonus if he meets 75% of his goals or less Melanie Asmar is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat Colorado. Contact Melanie at masmar@chalkbeat.org You know that girl who just looks like she’s the embodiment of having your life together then you’ll know that her name is actually Celeste Marrero ’27 and my afternoon with her began at Adirondack House as we walked the path to the Knoll together for her photoshoot The newly-declared International and Global Studies major greeted me with her dyed-blonde hair in neat waves that swept around gold earrings Her rosy smile curved beneath a pair of green rectangular sunglasses bought in Argentina during a summer internship with a Uruguay-based NGO Marrero described her clothing aesthetic of choice although I have many different styles — it just depends on the day,” she said Marrero’s preference to conduct her photoshoot on the path to the Knoll reminded me that she is a Fostering Inclusive Recreation Experiences (FIRE) trip leader and loved nature a passion that has developed after spending so much time away from her hometown of Queens and embracing this aspect of the Middlebury lifestyle she was still dressed in the chic business casual clothes she referred to earlier: a white-and-maroon striped sweater vest from Sincerely Jules layered over a tight tucked into a pair of navy blue low-rise straight jeans that widen slightly below the knees “I like when they’re not really tight at the bottom All of the day’s clothing comes straight from the TJ Maxx in town a store of which Marrero is a frequent customer As we hiked through dirt and grass still wet from a recent rain “It’s fine,” she assured me optimistically hitching up her jeans so they wouldn’t get muddy this resilience exemplified Marrero more than anything: classiness that persists — perhaps even flourishes — here in rural Vermont Her friend Iyatta Morgan-Mariano ’27 told me later about the incredible variability in her style “Celeste’s style is so chic and classy — plus She can serve successful businesswoman one day then comfy-girl streetwear the next Seeing her around campus is always a treat ‘cause she has no bad dress days,” Morgan–Mariano wrote in a message to The Campus After hiking back from our halfway-to-the-Knoll photoshoot Marrero and I conducted the rest of our interview in her dorm room As soon as I stepped foot in the tidy space Marrero attributed the aroma to her vanilla-scented reed stick diffuser and a candle-burning lamp she’d been gifted — a small lamp specifically designed to release the fragrance of candle wax without igniting the wicks “The candle itself is white pumpkin-scented,” she added she’s found herself wearing Pink’s Warm & Cozy she’ll spritz on some Versace Bright Crystal peony and amber; it is a scent that exudes confidence which in Spanish means “heavenly” or “celestial.” Marrero often bases her perfume on her clothing choice of the day which stems primarily from the weather; she’ll check whether she can wear a cute outfit or have to throw on a hoodie and jacket “What I usually do is I go into my closet and I find one piece that I really like then style everything else around it,” she said She focuses more on the cohesiveness of an outfit rather than individual pieces it’s really her versatility,” said Gabrielle Anchondo ’27 “She can do vibrant colors or be super professional or wear all-black and she’ll pull it off no matter what Marrero’s jewelry is relatively consistent The chunky gold hoop earrings and her gold chain are both from H&M Her mother also gave her two of her bracelets the first reading: “I love you to the moon and back,” and the second “Class of 2023.” The latter was a high school graduation present Another bracelet was yet one more gift from her boyfriend a gold band with a small diamond protruding from the center A busy student aiming to study law and travel the world Celeste Marrero embodies adventurous professionalism with her clothing while expressing aspects of her femininity through a love of fragrances and flattering jewelry the warm sweetness of her perfumes matching that of her friendships and personality Deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 5000 block of Fourth Street at around 5:30 p.m A man was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon in Marrero, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office officials said They found a man with at least one gunshot wound No other information was immediately available Anyone with information may call JPSO's Homicide Section at 504-364-5300 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserved with a particular focus on Black and Latino/a students and students from low-income backgrounds EdTrust–New York is a statewide education policy and advocacy organization focused first and foremost on doing right by New York’s children Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked EdTrust-Tennessee advocates for equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state We believe in centering the voices of Tennessee students and families as we work alongside them for the future they deserve EdTrust–West is committed to dismantling the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system EdTrust-West engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice and increases political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners The Education Trust in Louisiana works to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in the Louisiana’s schools and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state EdTrust in Washington advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state We believe in centering the voices of Washington students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve The Education Trust team in Massachusetts convenes and supports the Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership (MEEP) a collective effort of more than 20 social justice civil rights and education organizations from across the Commonwealth working together to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in our state’s schools Home – Staff – Letisha Marrero Letisha Marrero brings more than 20 years of editorial experience across multimedia platforms — digital, mobile, broadcast, and print — to Ed Trust. 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interim basis while the Herons looked for a permanent replacement to lead the team's sporting structure With four major competitions on the docket Marrero will hope his experience helps him navigate a pivotal year in Miami's young history Marrero started his soccer journey in 2010 serving in Atlético Madrid's Sporting Law department until 2014 he transitioned and became the Sporting Director at Atlético Calcuta and Ligue 1 side Lens from 2014-2017 But Marrero's coming of age came with Atlético San Luis in Liga MX The Spaniard was appointed as the club's Sporting Director when Atleti bought the team in 2016 becoming the last team to date to get promoted into the top-flight of Mexican soccer With Marrero leading the sporting structure, San Luis became a solid mid-table Liga MX club. Before his departure in 2023, Marrero made his most significant signing, introducing Liga MX to Brazilian manager André Jardine. After a successful stint with San Luis, Jardine moved to Club América where he's led Las Águilas to three-straight Liga MX titles Marrero's Liga MX experience could serve him well in his new endeavor with Inter Miami The synergy between both leagues continues to grow so he'll know what'll be expected of him in his new job With Messi spearheading a squad full of former Barcelona stars on the back-end of their careers Miami knows their project's window to win major trophies could close quickly In what's unquestionable a career step-up Marrero will be responsible of maximizing the potential of one of the best rosters ever assembled in MLS history ROBERTO CASILLASRoberto Casillas is a Sports Illustrated Soccer freelance writer covering Liga MX, the Mexican National Team & Latin American players in Europe. He is a die hard Cruz Azul and Chelsea fan. 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Box 8052 Statesboro, GA 30460music@georgiasouthern.edu Statesboro Campus: 912-478-5396 Armstrong Campus: 912-344-2556 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMARRERO (WVUE) - Authorities are investigating a deadly deputy-involved shooting Tuesday (Sept One man was killed following a SWAT standoff according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office The Jefferson Parish Coroner’s office identified the man as 55-year-old Steven Fifer of Marrero The shooting happened in the 5500 block of Hamerick Drive Sheriff Joseph Lopinto says Fifer was wanted out of New Orleans for aggravated second-degree battery Lopinto says the JPSO’s SWAT team was activated just before 7 a.m Fifer reportedly was armed with two weapons inside the house refusing to come out and threatening his own life The negotiation lasted for several hours before Lopinto says the fugitive came out of the house and raised his firearm at which time at least two JPSO deputies fired shots One neighbor says she heard authorities using a loudspeaker and ordering the man to “put the weapon down.” She says she heard 6-8 loud pops and took cover in her home before an all-clear was announced See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Click Here to report it Subscribe to the Fox 8 YouTube channel Georgia Southern University President Kyle Marrero has been named as one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Leaders in 2025 by Georgia Trend This marks the eighth time he has been included on one of Georgia Trend’s ‘Most Influential Georgians’ lists since 2015 “I would like to thank Georgia Trend for this distinct honor,” stated Marrero “I am humbled to be included on a list of impactful educational and thought leaders from around the state.”   Marrero began his tenure as Georgia Southern’s president in 2019 with more than 27,500 students and 3,000 faculty and staff on three campuses – Statesboro Georgia – with learning centers in Wexford and Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield.  “Georgia Trend is honoring 100 noteworthy people on our annual list of Most Influential Georgians,” wrote Georgia Trend managing editor Kathleen Conway “In addition to helping Georgia residents through education these leaders also serve on boards and foundations and make a positive impact on the state.” Georgia Southern has established a culture of high performance and evidence-based leadership focused on data-informed decision-making and communication transparency the University has accrued record-breaking numbers in private fundraising graduation rates and an economic impact of more than $1.1 billion to the region.   Marrero is also directing transformational initiatives for the University including “Soaring to R1,” which maps the organizational alignment and institutional progress to gain Carnegie R1 status by 2028 he is committed to leading the charge for the University’s first-ever comprehensive capital campaign “Together We Soar,” which is ahead of schedule to raise $125 million by the end of this academic year Marrero’s leadership influence extends to his positions on the boards of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE) the Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce World Trade Center Savannah and East Georgia Regional Medical Center He also leads the Regional Educational Collaborative alongside Bulloch County and Chatham County educational leadership and serves as the president of the CEOs for the Sun Belt Conference Posted in Press Releases University Communications and Marketing • P.O. 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EmailJesús Marrero Suárez is a post-graduate investigative reporting fellow at the Justice Media Computational Journalism Co-Lab he works closely with the Investigations team using data-driven reporting to hold institutions to account he's written about the legacy of segregationist housing practices the impact of rising temperatures on communities of color and bears He spent a year writing breaking news at The Boston Globe and oversaw the delivery of two investigative pieces as a project manager for Justice Media he served as campus editor at The Daily Free Press Boston University's independent student newspaper the son of Venezuelan immigrants and spends most of his free time on his phone A federal judge in Vermont had ordered immigration officials to return the Tufts doctoral student to his court by May 1 The judge's order also stated the constitutional concern raised by Rümeysa Öztürk and her attorneys warrant "full and fair consideration." The Department of Homeland Security argued that Rümeysa Öztürk posed a flight risk The Louisiana immigration judge agreed and determined she should continue to be held Judge Indira Talwani had indicated last week in court that she planned to block the federal government's order The Trump administration is likely to appeal Sessions III concerns the Vermont federal court’s jurisdiction in a legal challenge to last month’s arrest of Turkish national Rümeysa Öztürk Rümeysa Öztürk's sworn statement was filed alongside a motion from her attorneys seeking her immediate release from detention while they fight the revocation of her visa The Trump administration is looking to revoke legal immigration status for hundreds of thousands of Cubans A 2024 report found women held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile complained of filth and abusive treatment by guards District Judge Denise Casper agreed with Öztürk's attorneys that a transfer to Vermont was warranted because that's where ICE agents had taken her at the time of that filing A federal judge in Boston heard arguments Thursday afternoon on whether a legal challenge to the detention of a Tufts University student should remain in Massachusetts « Back Andrés Marrero has been around Fran Dunphy long enough the La Salle redshirt junior knows when to listen to his coach — and when not to.  Case in point: when asked about his relationship with his coach “Don’t start,” the Big 5 Hall of Famer deadpanned.  Andres Marrero (above) celebrates during La Salle's win over Lafayette on Sunday “He’s more than a coach to me,” the Caracas “He’s a mentor to me — now he’s my professor I’m the player and the man that I am today because of the relationship that I have with Fran Dunphy.” In Dunphy’s 33-year run as a Big 5 head coach there have been certain players that Dunphy has had a tight bond with who’ve been able to understand his style and mannerisms better than others and who play a large role in ensuring the team plays up to his standards It’s a critical role on any Fran Dunphy-coached team “I’m 100% a Dunphy Guy,” he agreed.  With Marrero playing his biggest role yet in four years at 20th and Olney La Salle has looked strong in early returns this season the Explorers hoping to prove they’re far better than a team that was picked to finish dead last in the Atlantic 10 He had 18 points on Saturday afternoon as La Salle stomped Lafayette 81-60 the final margin only that close because the Explorer walk-ons gave up a late Leopards run after the gap reached 32 points in the second half Marrero knocked down four 3-pointers on nine attempts two assists and two steals to his stat total in just his eighth career start.  That he’s even starting for La Salle (2-0) in the transfer portal era after going through a coaching change and a real wake-up call is a testament to just why he’s formed such a tight bond with a head coach more than three times his age A 6-5 guard out of Upper Room Christian (N.Y.) Marrero arrived in Philadelphia for the 2021-22 season the last of Ashley Howard’s four years at 20th and Olney Despite Howard’s removal as the program’s head coach the following summer Marrero stuck it out when the Explorers hired Dunphy who was four years removed from his 13-year run at Temple (2006-19) Though Marrero had work to do to get to where Dunphy wanted him to be in order to see the court the coach could tell Marrero was one of his type of guys “immediately,” he said.  you’ve got to work your butt off,’” Dunphy added “And he took everything that I said and actually believed it Which is a nice thing for a coach to have happen to him.” While Dunphy recognized that facet of Marrero’s personality quickly it took the player a little longer to feel like he’d earned Dunphy’s trust and respect “It took a while,” Marrero admitted there’s a bunch of things that I had to do Marrero played in 27 games with five starts averaging 2.8 points in 10.6 minutes per contest as he averaged 7.9 ppg and hit 39.4% (52-of-132) of his 3-pointers Now in his fourth year in North Philadelphia Marrero has become one of La Salle’s unquestioned leaders behind only senior Daeshon Shepherd in terms of games played in an Explorers uniform He’s also taking Dunphy’s Thursday night course a course Dunphy has taught at both Penn and Temple before bringing it to La Salle Marrero is a career 38.8% shooter from 3-point range Dunphy said Marrero’s constantly raising his hand and getting involved in the classroom and those lessons are paying off in the locker room Multiple sources within the program have commented on Marrero’s leadership and his presence on the roster serving as a sounding board between his teammates and the staff “I just feel like they can go to him and get an honest answer,” Dunphy said “”Coach is fussing at me for this and everything will work out okay if you keep plugging away.’” There’s certainly a parallel to be drawn a decade and a half back to Dunphy’s former stop where he had a similar relationship with another standout South American guard of his: Juan Fernandez.  coming off the bench in 23 appearances as a freshman but then making himself an invaluable member of the Owls as a sophomore a two-time all-Atlantic 10 selection and the 2010 A-10 Tournament MVP was part of four straight NCAA Tournament teams during a run of six straight March Madnesses the Owls made under Dunphy between from 2008-13 Fernandez and Marrero are different types of players for sure — Fernandez a smooth point guard But it’s their mentality and approach to the game — and most importantly their relationship with their coach — that makes them both Dunphy Guys “We always say to kids that we coached over the years I’m not really going to be your best friend while you’re here I’m going to be way too demanding on you so that relationship will grow after you get out of here,” Dunphy said “Except for guys like Juan and Andres that maybe some of the others didn’t necessarily have [...] these guys came into college with this way about them that was just fun to be around.” When it comes to leadership on this Explorers team Marrero certainly isn’t on an island Dunphy brought in a number of veterans with plenty of experience Corey McKeithan (Rider) and Demetrius Lilley (Penn State).  McKeithan contributed 14 points and five assists while Shepherd had 14 of his own Lilley was strong on the glass with 13 rebounds of his own along with seven points.  the Explorers racked up 17 assists on 27 buckets played energetic defense and seemed to enjoy playing together a critical factor in the transfer portal era where chemistry is harder and harder to come by early in the year.  “I think our chemistry is really good,” Marrero said “We’re with each other every day We have a good thing going on right now in the locker room Beating American and Lafayette handily to open the season is one thing but the schedule takes a tougher turn through the rest of the month The rest of the month includes games at home against Cornell (Nov It won’t take long to figure out if the Explorers have just looked good in two games or if this is a group that really can make noise in the A-10 Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.