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Judge keeps restraint on anti-union bill Sumi rules until defendants waive immunity, advise court to proceed order will stay in place J.P. Cheng News Reporter A Dane County judge said the temporary restraining order prohibiting publication of the bill limiting collective bargaining rights for public employees would stay in place, despite the continued absence of the Republican defendants. Judge Maryann Sumi made the ruling Friday,

since the Republican legislators involved in voting on the bill, who are the defendants in the proceedings, did not attend the hearing because they said they have legislative immunity. However, their absence did not give Sumi reason to lift the restraining order. “They’re entitled to their day in court, but it also doesn’t mean that they’re entitled to have the restraining order vacated until they can no longer assert their immunity,” Sumi said.

She added future court dates would be determined once the legislators either waived their immunity or advised the court that the proceedings should go ahead in their absence. As a result, the order prohibiting publication and further implementation of the bill is likely to remain in place for at least several weeks. Much of Friday’s hearing centered on the testimony of Senate Chief Clerk Robert Marchant, the non-partisan official

who oversees the parliamentary matters of the Senate. Marchant said he was present the night lawmakers met in a conference committee to strip the budget repair bill of its fiscal elements. Legal counsel questioned Marchant for nearly two hours about whether he thought the way the bill was passed violated Wisconsin’s open meetings law or the rules of the Legislature. He said he did not believe the open meetings

law was broken, citing a rule that takes effect during special session allowing officials to give less notice for certain meetings. “The Legislature is required by law to give 24 hours notice prior to a vote on any bill,” Marchant told the court. “But under Senate Rule 93, only two hours of notice is required if there is good cause.” Capitol building security personnel also testified in court Friday and gave their accounts

of the public’s access to the Legislature’s vote on March 9. Capitol Police officer Dan Blackdeer said only one of the Capitol’s eight doors was open for public entry about an hour before the meeting convened in order to have more officers providing security for the conference committee meeting itself. However, protesters breached a second door at about 5:50 p.m., 10

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Kapanke recall effort BRAAAINS! files official petition After Government Accountability Board confirms all 21,700 signatures, special election could begin in as little as 6 weeks The signatures were collected in half the time News Reporter allotted, a testimony The recall campaign to the momentum of against Sen. Dan the movement against Gov. Scott Walker. Kapanke, R-La Hundreds of Crosse, announced volunteers turned Friday members out to help the had acquired the campaign in necessary amount of Kapanke’s district, signatures to trigger with thousands a special election, helping out becoming the first of statewide in other the 16 campaigns to do so. Kapanke recall campaigns. “This is a historic The Democratic Party of Wisconsin and moment for grassroots volunteers collected history in Wisconsin,” 21,700 signatures, well Zielinski said. “Coalitions Republicans, above the roughly 15,000 of and signatures needed Independents for a recall election, Democrats got together in according to DPW the Coulee region to fight spokesperson Graeme back against Gov. Walker’s Zielinski. The campaign attack on the middle filed a recall petition class.” with the Government Accountability Board on KAPANKE, page 2 March 2.

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A group of around 100 Madisonians dressed as zombies and marched down State Street to the Capitol early Saturday afternoon as a way to add new ‘life’ to protests surrounding Gov. Scott Walker’s controversial decision to strip public workers of collective bargaining rights.

District Attorney charges woman for threatening lawmakers Cross Plains citizen receives 2 felony charges after claiming to want to shoot republicans Ellen Anevicius State Reporter A Wisconsin woman is facing two felony charges after an investigation found her responsible for emailing death threats and bomb scares

to Republican senators during debate of the collective bargaining bill. The criminal complaint alleged Katherine Windels of Cross Plains threatened to shoot Republican senators and, “because [that] just isn’t enough,” plant bombs near their houses, cars and the Capitol, according to the complaint. Sen. Robert Cowles, R-Green Bay,

received the first email at 8:08 p.m. on March 9. The email said a group of people had decided Cowles and other Republican senators had to die for their support of the budget repair bill, which would limit collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The email said the group planned to come to

Cowles’ house and “place a nice little bullet in your head,” and had planted bombs in areas Cowles frequented. According to the criminal complaint, Windels sent anther email later that day to Cowles and 14 other Republican senators containing similar threats to kill them and their families. The emails were

sent from a fraudulent account under the name “Lisa Patterson,” which investigators traced by secondary email and IP address to the home of Windels, the complaint said. Windels admitted to sending the emails after being questioned by a Department of Justice special agent, but said she does not know

why she sent them and never intended to follow through on any of the threats. Windels faces two misdemeanor charges for computer threats to injure or harm and two felony counts for creating a bomb scare. DOJ referred the

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Cab companies to oﬀer free rides to city voters Badger, Union Cab managers hope to aid residents living far away from polling places, those without alternate forms of transportation Alexa Sunby City Reporter Two local cab companies will team up for Tuesday’s Election Day and offer free rides to polling places in Madison and the surrounding areas in an effort to promote democracy throughout Wisconsin. Union Cab made the decision to offer free rides through its “Democracy in Motion” program two weeks ago and announced in a statement last week that Badger Cab Co. would be joining them. Union Cab general manager Karl Schulte said the company is hoping to aid residents who have a difficult time voting. He said in one southwest Madison neighborhood, voters would have to cross a busy highway and walk Megan McCormick The Badger Herald ﬁle photo more than one mile to get In an effort to increase voter turnout in typically under-represented districts, Union and Badger Cab companies will offer no-fare rides to polling places on election day. to their voting place if they © 2011 BADGER HERALD

do not own a car. Schulte said neighborhoods like those had bad luck of the draw since the city limit lines are in awkward places. He added the company would be proud to help their “underserved and unfortunate neighbors” who are less likely to vote in the April nonpartisan election. Badger Cab Co. joined the effort to help people who have difficulty getting to their polling place because of mobility issues that prevent them from traveling long distances from their home to the voting site, manager Tom Royston said in a statement. Royston said he is hopeful individuals who do not have adequate means of transportation

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Cieslewicz says Soglin not up to date on current issues, Soglin takes jabs at Cieslewicz’s record dealing with poverty in Madison; election set for Tuesday Pam Selman City Editor With Election Day looming, Madison’s mayoral candidates battled over the best way to confront the biggest issues facing the city and took stabs at each other’s records as mayor during a televised debate Friday. Both former mayor Paul Soglin and incumbent Dave Cieslewicz said the state budget will shape the coming years for whichever candidate is elected into office. “Of course I oppose [Gov. Scott Walker’s] draconian budget — this governor has proposed a budget that will divide us and take money out of the economy not just for state employees, but for others as well,” Cieslewicz said. “First of all, we need to diversify our economy

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had no grounds to argue he would have proceeded differently given the uncertainty of the political atmosphere in Wisconsin throughout the past several weeks. One of the contracts put up for debate was the negotiation reached with Madison Metro workers, which Cieslewicz said will save the city about $21 million throughout the next several years in order to increase city revenue. When asked what the key policy difference was between the two candidates, Soglin jabbed at comments he said Cieslewicz made previously about the mayor not being able to do much about the city’s poverty level because it is a national issue. “On the matter of poverty and the record rates [Cieslewicz and

Soglin] got, there’s a critical difference between us — it’s the number one issue,” Soglin said. “The mayor must get up every single morning and be prepared to tackle it with a team.” Cieslewicz said he has put a strong fight up against poverty throughout his past eight years as mayor and has seen a strong change that has created a stronger community. He said Soglin needed to catch up on a number of issues that need to be handled differently now than when Soglin served as mayor a number of years ago. “I care deeply about the issue of poverty, but rather than just talking about how it was done 15 or 20 years ago, I did something about it when I came to office — I redeveloped Allied Drive,” Cieslewicz said.

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pedestrian,” he said. “There may not be legal action if the driver was not at fault.”

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A report said Madison citizens and officers reported a flier bearing the MPD logo posted on kiosks downtown that says protesters in a particular area will be removed. Police did not authorize the flier, which also details items that will be confiscated, the report said. Engels said apprehension of the perpetrators would depend on if there were witnesses of individuals posting the fliers. “It could be a tough one to track down with no witnesses,” he said. “It’s important to realize this is not something our

A 48-year-old Oregon resident suffered non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the 800 black of Badger Road on March 31, a MPD report said. The victim was transported to a local hospital. The 34-yearold driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Engels said while accidents involving two vehicles are more common, it is not common for a collision with a pedestrian on a residential road. “Alcohol was likely a factor on the part of the

the project. One victim was knocked unconscious and another chipped a tooth and received a black eye.

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According to an incident report from the Madison Police Department, a female woman was pulled over by an unmarked silver sedan with red and blue lights. Two white males, in their late teens or early twenties approached the victim and she handed money over in accordance with the men’s demands, the report said. MPD Sgt. Shawn Engel said citizens should call the 911 center to see if an officer is in the area if they judge a vehicle to be questionable. “We have not identified the suspects at this time,” he said. “While we see impersonation of officers occasionally, it’s not

ANTI-UNION BILL, from 1 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the meeting, Blackdeer said. Senate Sergeant-atArms Ted Blazel told the court only about 20 members of the public were ultimately allowed in to observe the meeting. The attorneys for the absent defendants focused their legal arguments on whether the court has the authority to try the defendants at all. “There is a lack of jurisdiction of the judiciary to intermeddle

would take advantage of the offer in order to “get out and vote.” Along with Madison, the companies are offering free rides to polling places in Middleton, Monona, Maple Bluff, Fitchburg and surrounding areas. Schulte said Union Cab invited all local taxi services, including Madison Taxi and Green Cab, to join them in the event. So far they have only heard from Badger Cab Co., but the invitation is still open for other companies. “We’re tickled pink that Badger Cab has joined us,” Schulte said. Both cab companies said they would be absorbing the costs of the cab rides. Schulte said Union Cab is also accepting donations to offset the costs of gas and insurance. So far, Schulte said the company has received a few smaller donations of around $20. Schulte said Union Cab is excited about the program since this is their first time independently offering free rides on a voting day. He said the company has done a similar program in the past but a non-partisan

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hurt the city’s economy in the long run. “You can be supportive of collective bargaining and these labor organizations when they are under assault … but the key thing here is the mayor has to know how to be a manager and say no to your friends,” Soglin said of the extended contracts. “When it’s been necessary I’ve been tough, and it seems to me that what we need to do is realize that there were some mistakes made by this city in the last several weeks in the rush to sign the contracts.” Soglin said the contracts were poorly negotiated because of the rush the incumbent put on the process — a speed Cieslewicz said was necessary given what he said was the quick pace of the Republican agenda. Cieslewicz said Soglin

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and focus on buying local because every one dollar spent buying in our local community is circulated in our economy seven times.” Soglin agreed the budget would cause drastic cuts for the city, forcing difficult decisions in order to build a strong economy, but said the city should focus on trying to build up the private sector. He said because tax dollars are so limited, the city has to reexamine how it manages the government and try to be frugal while still providing high quality services. As protests erupted throughout the state in protest of Walker’s state budget and the budget repair bill, Cieslewicz has notably extended a number of union contracts with the city — a move Soglin said was not thought out and would

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According to a criminal complaint filed with the Dane Country Circuit Court, three Madison men were charged with felony substantial battery changes for their alleged involvement in a fight involving compensation for the “Teach Me How to Bucky” video. The complaint said a fight ensued after Andrew Schecher, 21, Steven Schecher, 21 and Paul Nelson Jr., 23, confronted one of the video’s directors about not receiving proper payment for his work on

in legislative lawmaking procedures,” said Assistant Attorney General Maria Lazar in her opening objections. Lazar also cited the fact that her defendants were not present to give their defense because they had legislative immunity during a session of legislature, which precludes them from legal prosecution on matters related to their lawmaking. However, Sumi dismissed all of Lazar ’s objections and allowed the witnesses to give their testimonies. group chartered the cabs for rides. Unlike Union Cab, Badger Cab employee Richard Ades said his company has offered this type of program before, most recently in 2000. He said the response 11 years ago was somewhat underwhelming but he hopes for a better turnout this time. The cab rides will be available from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. April 5, the statement said. The companies encourage residents to call in advance to set up an appointment. Voters can also call for a ride the day of the election but they might have to wait longer for a cab. The statement said the cab companies are not able to guarantee service after 7:30 p.m. that day. Therefore, they request Madison residents call before that time and those living in outlying areas call even earlier. The free rides would transport voters only from their home address to their polling place, the statement said. Residents can call Union Cab at 608242-2000 or Badger Cab at 608-256-5566 to make a reservation.

Arrested Person Shanton Robinson, 20, of Madison, was arrested Friday on count of battery, receiving stolen property and disorderly conduct after a business owner was violently attacked during an altercation with two thieves, a MPD report said. The report said the arrest came after suspects entered Rick’s Olde Gold, who the owner recognized as the individuals who had sold several thousand dollars of jewelry reported stolen the previous day.

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Paleontologists Lisa Zago-Martin and Don Pfister present at Dinosauria, an event hosted by the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, where attendees learned about dig sites and got to see and touch real dinosaur fossils.

KAPANKE, from 1 After the signatures are delivered to the GAB, the board has 31 days to verify the signatures. A recall election could be held in as little as six weeks later if the signatures pass review. The Kapanke effort is the first of 16 recall campaigns to reach its quota. Currently recall efforts are targeting eight Democratic senators and eight Republican senators. The recall effort against

THREATS, from 1 criminal investigation to Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne on March 18 for the charging decision, according to a statement by DOJ spokesperson Bill Cosh.

Sen. Randy Hopper, R-Fond du Lac, is close to gathering enough signatures as well, but will not be releasing signature numbers before they have reached the quota, Zielinski said. Hopper felt his vote for the collective bargaining bill was the right thing despite the recall effort against him, spokesperson Jeff Harvey said. “These efforts are nothing more than union bosses and special interests groups attempting to

undermine our attempt to bring responsibility to Wisconsin,” Harvey said. ”He believes it’s the right thing to do, and we’re ready to put Madison on a sound fiscal track.” Hopper and his office are preparing for the recall election campaign, Harvey said. Volunteers and members of Hopper’s campaign have been going door to door and making calls within his district in preparation, Harvey added.

The criminal complaint was not filed until two weeks later, after Cosh released a statement of concern late last week referencing the “lack of action” regarding the referral. Ozanne said action was taken in a reasonable

amount of time adding he had nothing but respect for the DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation and their special agents who refered the report. He also confirmed Windels has not yet made an initial appearance in court.

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UW Stevens Point becomes 5th school in System to unionize Faculty representatives credit Walker’s budget repair bill for overwhelming majority in vote Pam Selman City Editor Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point voted with an overwhelming majority last week to join the American Federation of Teachers — a move to unionize that faculty said would not have been nearly as strong without Gov. Scott Walker’s collective bargaining bill. With a vote of 283-15, UW-SP communications professor Karlene Ferrant said the decision would give faculty more of a voice and send a message to the governor.

“The people of Wisconsin are energized, and when you are energized, you really do what you can do given the circumstances and one of the things we can do right now is unionize,” Ferrant said. “I know there were some professors who were prepared to vote no, but when they saw what the governor was doing, there was no choice.” UW-SP math professor Andy Felt said the original card drive in December, which determined whether there would be an actual vote, yielded an approval of only 75 percent in comparison with last week’s 95 percent “yes” vote. He said the increase could essentially be

attributed to Walker’s bill. UW-SP joins five other universities in the UW System that have voted to unionize since former Gov. Jim Doyle’s administration passed legislation allowing the action and is the fourth to make the decision following the introduction of Walker’s budget repair bill, Ferrant said. UW-SP Chancellor Bernie Patterson said he was expecting the high turnout, and said Walker’s bill certainly played a role in the result. “I was frankly not at all surprised of the overwhelming majority that voted for collective bargaining,” Patterson said. “I think it’s a result of what has been happening in

our state the last couple of months.” Across the board, members of UW-SP faculty and administration said the decision sends a distinct message to Walker’s administration. Ferrant said Walker only has himself to thank for the strong support for unionization, and said she is increasingly optimistic the bill will not pass, allowing for even greater union strength. AFT Wisconsin President Bryan Kennedy said the vote demonstrates the power of state workers who are facing difficult conditions. “[UW-SP faculty] said to the governor and to the rest of the people of the state that the employees decide

whether or not they have a union, not the governor,” Kennedy said. “The big message that I’m hearing from all around is that the governor may try to limit what employees can bargain, but he cannot tell them whether or not they can have a union — that is a decision they will make, it is the faculty’s right to decide that.” Patterson said UWSP administration is maintaining a neutral stance on the faculty’s decision and their position has not changed since the option to unionize was originally presented last summer. Felt, who led the unionization effort, said the local administration

had been neutral, but the official stance of the UW System was a bit less accessible. Ferrant agreed, adding much of the UWSP faculty does not agree with the policies of UWMadison Chancellor Biddy Martin. “Our administration has been neutral, and I think that’s the position they wanted to take — while they have not made it harder for us, they certainly have not promoted it,” Ferrant said. “At this point, the only member of the administration that any of us really have a problem with is [UW-Madison’s] chancellor trying to take away a lot of the prestige and a good deal of money from the System.”

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University of Wisconsin Students jump around at an April Fool’s Day Union South flash mob Friday afternoon. The new student center is slated to open its doors on April 15.

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UW sororities donate prom dresses to Madison high schoolers All Dressed Up event allows students with lower income to afford prom experience Seung Park

News Reporter While most high school students consider attending prom to be a necessary rite of passage, the University of Wisconsin’s Panhellenic Association, along with the Junior League of Madison, distributed donated dresses and accessories on Saturday to students who might not otherwise be able to afford the opportunity to attend the dance. The All Dressed Up program collects, cleans and gives away

secondhand dresses to high school students whose families could not otherwise afford the luxury of buying attire for prom. Panhellenic Association Vice President of Civic Engagement Kari Wolter said over 300 students who might not otherwise be able to bear the expense received dresses in this year ’s distribution. Laura Wallack, a member of the Panhellenic Association, said the purpose of sponsoring the event was to pursue involvement in a way that gives back to members of the greater Madison community. “This is our way to help out and it was something

that would benefit the community,” she said. This is the Panhellenic Association’s second year co-hosting the event with the Junior League of Madison, which had been the sole sponsor for the program’s first five years of distribution. Wallack said various sororities on campus provide volunteers, as well as the dresses and accessories, to help facilitate the event and act as personal shoppers and stylists to girls looking for dresses. Although the event was not set to begin until 8:30 a.m., families had started lining up as early as 3 a.m., Wolter said. Due to the cold, the guests

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With the goal of making aviation accessible to all University of Wisconsin students, the Badger Aviators can help members get a pilot’s license or just explore their interest in the field. President Gregory Oudheusden said the group typically hosts about two events every month and boasts a mailing list of nearly 200 students. Members can learn more about aviation and also gain significant networking opportunities with individuals in the field, in the hopes of directing students’ path to join the industry. The group also works to connect students’ majors with the aviation industry, he said. “We’re making aviation accessible to students,” Oudheusden said. “Members gain a connection to aviation and meet like-minded enthusiasts.” He said while flight schools in the area charge for pilot training, membership in the organization is free. He added the club introduced a new group school program this year and is also beginning a project to work on building a functional aircraft.

A very new student organization, the Rafiki Club works to promote health initiatives and literacy in rural Kenya by regularly exchanging letters. Co-founder SarahMaria Donohue said the idea came after traveling to Kenya funded by a grant last summer. She said basic English literacy is important for individuals to get jobs in the village and to be competitive in the job market. “We wanted to launch sustainable projects in Madison to help in Kenya,” she said. “Members are able to learn through cross-cultural dialogue and develop an interpersonal relationship with a person in another country.” Donohue said she hopes to have members writing about two letters a month to young men and women in the country, with health topics as a main focus of the project. Meetings are held twice a month, on the first and third Wednesdays. She said the group has already attracted around 30 members and is initially targeting gender and women’s studies students for their background knowledge of women’s health issues.

waiting were allowed to enter early. More than 600 dresses were donated for use in the event, with UW sororities donating over one-third of the total amount of clothing. Wolter said a variety of retailers in the area also provided donations for the event. In addition to supplying dresses, the event also gave away various jewelry pieces and additional accessories for prom night. Wolter said any dresses and accessories not taken by the end of the giveaway are placed in storage for the next year’s event. She added some are also donated to charitable foundations.

Wallack said the feedback from the Madison community has been positive and recipients are always extremely grateful during the event. “The entire time we’re helping them, they’re thanking us for making it a memorable experience,” she said. “We stayed with them for the entire time and made them feel comfortable.” Members of the Panhellenic Association also provided transportation for customers to and from the event from the Memorial Union. They also worked to recruit a record number of volunteers from the UW Greek community.

Wolter said many families and girls left messages of gratitude after All Dressed Up on the event’s Facebook fan page, with many posts thanking volunteers and donors alike for their generosity and donation of time. Prior to joining forces with the Junior League of Madison, Wallack said the Panhellenic Association had their own donation program called Dream Girls that had also provided prom dresses free of charge, but collaborating with the Junior League allowed the donation program to expand and to reach more high school students in need.

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Reform needed for United Council to benefit students Signe Brewster Editor-at-Large United Council pulled it off: After garnering a solid majority in the Associated Students of Madison referendum last week, the University of Wisconsin will remain a member of the statewide student association. That means each semester for the next two years, every student on this campus will pay $2 in refundable fees. These tens of thousands of dollars flow into UC alongside those of other member schools each year, last year amounting to $427,733 in revenue. That’s a lot of money. And while UC’s website and supporters list grassroots organizing, lobbying and networking and leadership opportunities as its main work in representing students, there is no pressure for UC to demonstrate our fees actually go toward these causes that are trumpeted so proudly. With such little communication to its “member” students, UC can claim the successes it wants and continue to scrape by on the grace of short institutional memory. If UC does everything it says it does, fine. That knowledge would make me glad. But as a UW student and dues-paying member of UC, I expect to be able to see where my money goes. I want to see

the successes, the failures, the proof that attempts are made every year to refine the actions of an organization with such sprawling goals. Visiting their website to accomplish this is a dead end. Links are broken and information is vague, press releases are difficult to find and often suggest accomplishments that are not UC’s to claim. For the average student, that’s enough to stifle even the strongest case of vague curiosity about student government. I decided to dig a little deeper. Using GuideStar, I dredged up some of the IRS forms UC is required to file to obtain non-profit status. I found that while UC is governed by a studentrun board of directors, it draws little attention to the fact that it paid six non-student staff members a combined $186,816 in salaries in 2010. You can argue it’s necessary to have full-time employees supporting UC, but what hurts is that it could be students serving those positions, as is the style of ASM. It also hurts that the executive director and government relations director — both marked as 40-hour-a-week employees in the forms — also serve as UC’s registered lobbyists. The Government Accountability Board states that UC spent $10,028 on lobbying expenditures in 2010. They also dedicated 520 hours in lobbying efforts — an admirable number, but sharp decline from the 1,225 the year before. I want to know why someone can serve as

both a full-time lobbyist and director, and why that is in my best interest. I also want to know the reasoning behind supporting lobbying efforts going to one cause over another. I want the occasional annoying email inviting me to UC events and explaining what has been accomplished in recent weeks. In short, I want the option to feel informed without having to question the occasional UC representative I come across or dig through state records. There is no way for the 140,000 students UC says it represents to hold it accountable, aside from voting on membership every two years — a vote that passed at UW with a “yes” vote from just 8.3 percent of the student body. Now that it has our membership, its time for UC to recognize that now is when it can prove its relevance. We are in the middle of a historic moment in the UW System. UW is on the verge of breaking off with its own new governing board and schools systemwide are grappling with how to keep education accessible financially while maintaining quality. In other words, it’s time for UC to step up and hold itself accountable day by day. There needs to be a decent website and education of students beyond those who attend UC conferences. We’re stuck together for at least the next two years. Let’s make the best of it. Signe Brewster (sbrewster@badgerherald. com) is a junior majoring in life sciences communication.

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Campaign lit states facts In a column last week, writer Sam Clegg criticized District 8 alder candidate Kyle Szarzynski and his campaign for printing a recent piece of literature that compares the differences between Szarzynski and his opponent, Scott Resnick. Clegg first attacked Szarzynski for going “negative” on his opponent and then, without irony, proceeded to make a number of personal attacks on Szarzynski’s character. The notion that a political candidate isn’t allowed to state why he is better than his opponent for the office being sought probably strikes most people as a little odd. Russ Feingold and Tom Barrett, for example, regularly criticized their opponents in ads and public appearances. I’m glad they did, and perhaps they would have won had they been a little more aggressive in describing why their Republican opponents weren’t fit for the job. If Clegg doesn’t like Szarzynski’s strong progressive positions, he should simply say so. Everything in Szarzynski’s piece contains information that student voters should know, even if people like Clegg don’t agree. The piece states Szarzynski is currently a student and his opponent is not. This is just a simple fact. If Szarzynski does not win, students will not have a single representative on the City Council. The piece also says Resnick has been endorsed by Downtown Madison, Inc., a group that has opposed an increase in the minimum wage and opposed paid sick days for Madison workers, while supporting large development projects over the objections of students. It goes on to say Resnick has been endorsed by the Madison police, who currently prioritize raiding bars, busting house parties and criminalizing marijuana in the campus area. Finally, the piece mentions how

Resnick has previously compared serving on the City Council to running a business and says nothing about social justice issues in his platform. That a candidate for office in this district would be completely silent on issues of poverty, homelessness, racism and other problems of inequality is something campus voters may want to be aware of before casting their vote. Szarzynski has the united support of organized labor. He has been endorsed by the TAA, AFSCME, Madison teachers’ union (MTI) and the South Central Federation of Labor. This means hundreds of thousands of working families in the Madison area have put their faith in Szarzynski to be the best representative for their interests. He has also been endorsed by the Cap Times (Madison’s “Progressive Voice”), which has applauded “his determination to be a leader for his district and in the broader struggle against Gov. Scott Walker’s assault on Wisconsin communities.” Szarzynski is the progressive, pro-labor candidate in this race. He has proven himself with years of activism on behalf of labor and social justice causes. Is this the real reason Clegg objects to his candidacy? For the thousands of students who have marched and shown support for their TAs and other workers while standing up to Walker’s agenda, voting for Szarzynski for District 8 alder is the right thing to do. The City Council needs more voices willing to stand up for students, workers and marginalized people. Szarzynski is best positioned to be such a voice in District 8. As a student, I know Szarzynski has got my back. Leland Pan (ltpan@wisc.edu) is freshman intending to major in political science.

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Cieslewicz’s experience and pragmatism make him the best choice to lead Madison in the 2010s.

Herald Editorial Re-elect Mayor Dave In the race for Madison mayor, there are two very likeable, very smart and very capable candidates. Their similarities far outweigh their differences, and both would serve this city well. Paul Soglin, who will be 66 later this month, served as mayor in the 1970s and 1990s, pushing through many successful projects that now define Madison. He’s the classic 1960s liberal, and some may support him out of a desire to go back to the good old days. Dave Cieslewicz, 52, the incumbent since 2003, is trying to be the longest continually serving Madison mayor. An environmentalist by trade, Mayor Dave has led the city well through eight tumultuous years. As the Great Recession continues, Madison finds itself with a very low 4.4 percent unemployment rate, and the Cieslewicz administration deserves some of the credit for that. While Soglin has some fair criticisms of Cieslewicz, we are not convinced the city needs to change gears and go with Paul. For this reason, coupled with the current mayor’s successes during a difficult decade, we endorse Mayor Dave Cieslewicz for re-election. Cieslewicz’s successes are not as grand as some of Soglin’s, but they are many. He turned Halloween on State Street into an event that, while regrettably more corporate, has saved the city millions. He opened up the first municipal pool, which since 2009 has been able to operate without any city funding. His focus on Allied Drive has led to fewer police calls in that neighborhood, making it a much more pleasant place to live than when he entered office. On student issues, Cieslewicz has worked well with campus leaders,

going as far as to appoint a recent UW graduate, Mark Woulf, as his alcohol policy coordinator. He is also open to changes to the Alcohol License Density Ordinance, which would allow for more 18-and-up entertainment venues. On economic development, Cieslewicz has used his influence to get approval for projects such as the Edgewater Hotel and the Central Library, and he has plans to create a year-round public market on the Capitol Loop. While controversial, these projects have and will help downtown Madison grow, and his work on them explain why he has the support of Downtown Madison, Inc., and the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Soglin has spent much of the campaign criticizing the mayor for two major power moves — his early support of the Edgewater and how he pushed through a 50-cent bus fare increase. Cieslewicz makes a fair counterargument: In a city like Madison, where decision-making is notoriously drawn out, the mayor needs to throw his weight around a bit if he is going to get anything accomplished. We tend to agree with that notion. Simply put: Cieslewicz is more pragmatic than Soglin. He knows how to work with the many moving parts of this city and he knows how to do it in this economic climate. Soglin may be better on some social issues, and thoughts of his time as mayor may produce rosy memories of yesteryear. But this is not 1995. It’s 2011. Mayor Dave is prepared to continue leading Madison through this decade, and he has earned the opportunity to do so. Give him that chance on Tuesday.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “Passing the law correctly and legally a second or third time wouldn’t change anything. It certainly wouldn’t stop another activist judge and (a) room full of lawyers from trying to start this merry-go-round all over again.” -Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald It has been nearly one month since the Wisconsin Senate passed a bill ending collective bargaining for state employees, yet Wisconsin residents will have to wait as many as two more months to see if it becomes law. On Friday, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Maryann Sumi extended a restraining order against the passage of the bill to allow more time for negotiations to take place, something Republicans who forced the bill through are not happy about. While Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald was certainly correct in classifying the proceedings as a “merry-go-round,” it is one both Democrats and Republicans are guilty of contributing to. It would behoove both groups to use the next two months as a time of dialogue instead of as an opportunity to further convolute the proceedings.

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The Kills raise ‘Blood Pressures’ on 4th effort Brit Jamie Hince, Yank Alison Mosshart combine guitar with gritty vocals for garage rock Daniel Niepow ArtsEtc. Writer

So Brits and Americans really can get along. And thank God for that, because when they come together in the name of music, wonderful things happen. The Kills, comprised of American singer Alison Mosshart and British guitarist Jamie Hince, is an up-and-coming rock group whose earlier albums have already earned them a solid reputation within the indie-rock scene. Now the two have released a fourth album, Blood Pressures. It’s a highly-stylized ride of good, old fashioned rock ‘n roll with some modern indie-rock influences thrown in. Gritty, distorted guitar riffs are continually pumped on top of solid rock drum beats. Even grittier vocals rest atop these, with simple harmonies occasionally tossed in for interest and

character. Each song is wickedly entertaining, and many are downright catchy. The opening track, “Future Starts Slow,” has a kind of bite that draws you into the rest of the album. Its rhythms are infectious and full of constant motion. The introductory drums do a great job setting the stage for the entire album’s character. Mosshart and Hince then sing in octaves, over a sneering, attitude-laced lead guitar. “You can holler, you can wail, you can blow what’s left of my right mind,” they sing in the refrain. “Satellite,” the next track, continues the same raucous energy. The hum of some kind of machinery gives way to the opening lines, which later give way to the cool wails of the refrain. Mosshart’s deep yet distinctly feminine vocals are reminiscent of the Maryland-based rock group Beach House. Her voice has a rough, though still melodic, character to it. In its noisiest and most reckless moments, the album sounds like

something from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. At the very least, if you’re a fan of the latter bands, you’ll find a lot to love in this album. But the noise gets a little tiring after a while. There are points of relief on Blood Pressures, but they’re relatively short. The album could have benefited greatly from some more developed guitar solos or interludes. But then again, the group obviously isn’t aiming for intricacy. And what they lack in complexity they more than make up for in attitude and character. “Nail in My Coffin,” a notable highlight on the album, is a fun, danceable mesh of noisy guitars floating underneath combined vocalizations. “Quit being a nail in my coffin/ And I don’t need another one,” the duo sings in simple descending harmonies. The piano ballad “Wild Charms” showcases Hince by himself, with the sort of dreamy, distorted vocals that are reminiscent of an old Beatles track. In the

context of the rest of the album, it’s probably the most unexpected and unusual track. And that could be a good or bad thing, depending on personal tastes. Overall, the album will probably be a hit or miss for most people. For those who usually aren’t fans of this kind of gritty rock, the album won’t hold much interest. For others, it will be a raucously entertaining time. Blood Pressures has attitude, style and some obnoxiously catchy tracks. Despite the noise and ever-present distortion, it’s still melodic and listenable.

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Brontë wrote her classic novel in 1847, a time when social boundaries were much stricter and psychosis was rarely dealt with, two issues that relative newcomer, Cary Fukunaga, deals with in his film adaptation.

Charlotte Brontë’s timeless tale brought back to life once more After nearly 20 adaptations, a modern ‘Jane Eyre’ touches on themes relevant to today Kate Northey ArtsEtc. Writer

Dramatic and strangely romantic, “Jane Eyre” is resurrected in this modern day adaptation, which does not disappoint in packing a powerful punch. There have been upward of 20 TV and movie adaptions to Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 classic novel “Jane Eyre,” but Cary Joji Fukunaga trumps any other attempt at bringing Brontë’s art to life in this 19th century period piece. In the opening scene, Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska, “Alice in Wonderland”) runs away from the comfort of the Thornfield House, where she is a governess for the affluent Mr. Rochester (Michael Fassbender, “Burke”). The movie continually switches between Jane’s traumatic and suppressed childhood memories and her adult self. After becoming an orphan upon her parents’ deaths and being abandoned by her wicked aunt, she was sent to a boarding school that did not hesitate to inflict corporal punishment on its students. Between the verbal and physical abuse she experienced and the loss of her only true friend, Jane lived the first part of her life feeling little self-worth. Yet, as time imprinted its experiences on her life, Jane emerged a wise and strong woman thriving on the ability to provide for herself, without having to answer to anyone. During this time of embracing her freedom, Jane and the brooding, bold Rochester fall in love, and Jane discovers a secret that Rochester has been hiding from the world. This secret changes

the course of the film, but does not diminish the love between Rochester and Jane, as love is fully embraced at the end of the film. The movie is like a puzzle; you have to pay attention to all that is happening, or you may just miss an important piece. This type of deep drama, chock-full of old English language, is not a movie for everyone. “Jane Eyre” is aimed at a mature crowd that can appreciate the intricacies of the script and beauty of the tale as it slowly unfolds. Although the acting, plot and setting of the film are stellar, the movie was tedious at times. Listening to the old dialogue and concentrating in order to understand the flashbacks became draining. The movie is not predictable; however, it did resemble other vintage movies set during this time in history. The unlikely couples end up marrying for true love in a time when people married exclusively within their class or religion. The female is the rogue freethinker who is not afraid to speak her mind despite her lack of money and status. The man is the affluent, handsome and opinionated individual who craves the challenge of an independent woman in a time when women knew their place. The tension builds throughout the entire movie, with both characters held back by circumstances in their lives. In an era when we are accustomed to passionate displays of love, Brontë takes a long, circuitous route to love. At times, the path it takes is a bit arduous, even aggravating. “Jane Eyre” forces one to think out of context and to imagine falling in love in a way that would be called unconventional today. Jane and Rochester only have a

handful of conversations throughout this dramatic film, yet by the end, Mr. Rochester professes his love to Jane as if he had known her for years. Even when the couple is physically separated, neither of them doubts the love they have found for each other. It almost feels magical to slip into a story where love triumphs over diversity and hardship — leaving us with the sense that, perhaps, love can conquer all. While “Jane Eyre” is not a typical 21st century love story, it brings a sense of everlasting love to the forefront, bringing out the romantic out in all of us. Overall, “Jane Eyre” is a wonderful movie for those who adore fancy language, women in bonnets and a movie steeped in drama. The sheer complexity of literary adaption from the classic tale may frighten some, suggesting it is not a movie for everyone to rush out and see. However, if you are a romantic at heart, completely drawn in by the literary classics, you will find the film to be enchanting, offering talented acting, vivid scenery, befitting costumes and astounding special effects. It is definitely not a movie for the kids, or even for the family, but knowing what to expect will help in deciding whether to see “Jane Eyre.”

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Does Nov. 16, 2010, have any significance to you? What about April 29, 2011? If those two dates register zilch on the cultural compass in your brain, then you may be a happy member of the anti-royalist community. Still confused? The seconds on the countdown clock are rapidly turning faster than a regal trumpet can toot the fanfare, because it’s finally April and right now there are only 21 days left of ardent anticipation and condoned manic behavior. Start drooling — the royal wedding is nearly upon us. After the announcement Prince William had indeed found his princess, Kate Middleton, the world began to develop an outright obsessive ethos. Since Nov. 16, 2010, the couple’s every breath, every hiccup has captivated the world, and quite frankly, it’s nauseating. With the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan, the indefatigable protests in the Middle East and the looming threat of Muammar Gaddafi, one would think news mongers and culture whores alike would gain some muchneeded perspective and temporarily pause the royal gawking. They proved me wrong. The earthquake shifted the planet on its axis just enough for the earth to ramp up its spinning speed, subsequently shortening the day by 1.8 millionths of a second, according to Time magazine. Mother Nature reared in might, reminding us mere mortals of her strength, and yet, some are still counting the days, minutes and 1.8 millionths of a second until the royal circus commences. I know, I know — this behavior is nothing new. When Princess Diana and Prince Charles married on July 29, 1981, a crop of 750 million TV viewers watched Diana

and her 25-foot-long wedding dress train waltz down the aisle in the ultimate display of a real-world fairytale. Now with Prince William marrying a commoner — Middleton’s parents own a mail order shop that sells party favors for kids — the Disney-inspired fairy tale dream is even more quixotic. But after the tragic, ugly divorce of Diana and Charles, why do we still care? For most of us, we have absolutely no connection to England or its monarchy, and with all the hidden

Perhaps it’s the personification of the age-old fable that have so many flocking to Westminster Abbey for the royal procession, clutching with white knuckles to the rosecolored idea of a handsome prince charming existing somewhere in this realm, perhaps just a hop across the pond. controversy that was uncovered after the royal divorce and Diana’s death, why are romantics all over the world still obsessed with the façade of royal marriage? Perhaps it’s the personification of the age-old fable that have so many flocking to Westminster Abbey for the royal procession, clutching with white knuckles to the rosecolored idea of a handsome prince charming existing somewhere in this realm, perhaps just a hop across the pond. And, I’ll admit, after watching too many episodes of “Sex and the City” and possessing a generally sardonic attitude toward royal romance, I would identify myself as an anti-royalist, embroiled in my own credulity about the reality of this far-off fantasy called “true love.” But, even if you’ve taken a more wistful approach to the regal matrimony, it’s difficult to deny things have gotten slightly out

of hand. In addition to the throng of William and Kate hopefuls swarming Westminster Abbey for the weekend, businesses have capitalized on the business of royal marriage, which is unsurprisingly expected to offer a much-needed boost to Britain’s wheezing economy. But beyond the commemorative tableware and look-a-like sapphire and diamond engagement rings offered on the Home Shopping Network, companies like GE are offering everything from a royal refrigerator with a towering image of William and Kate’s engagement photo embossed in the double steel doors, to Crown Jewels royal condoms. Yes, the phrase, “lie back and think of England,” finally fits as a marketable slogan. Apparently, each condom is packaged with William and Kate’s toothy mugs and the promise to those who use the royal rubbers that it embodies “the strength of a Prince and the yielding sensitivity of a Princess-to-be.” But if refrigerators and condoms just aren’t your cup of English tea, author Fiona Goble is offering up a wholesome “Knit Your Own Royal Wedding” book — a how-to for constructing the entire Buckingham Palace posse in itsy-bitsy yarn form. I still believe in fairy tales, there’s no denying it; but now, with the world literally crumbling in front of our eyes, in the clouds of Libya and on the cracked ground of Japan, how can we still care so much about the frivolity of royal matrimony? Maybe it’s just a sweet distraction, and comforting for some to get lost in the fantasy — after all, we’re still bewitched by the Camelot myth of the Kennedys — but I think it’s time we remove our rose-colored glasses and snap out of the royal obsession. Or, at the very least, resist the temptation to knit a doll version of the Queen. Ann Rivall (arivall@ badgerherald.com) is a senior majoring in journalism. She would like to thank her dad for reading her fairy tales as a kid, and also for providing this week’s column inspiration.

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ASO to my roommate. You are ruining a GREAT relationship with your boyfriend over his stupid ex-girlfriend who you KNOW he doesn’t like. I cannot believe how you are letting such a great guy slip through your fingers. You need to stop being so needy and paranoid and realize that what you have right now is...beautiful. You’re lucky and you don’t even see it. Open your eyes, love...for all of our sakes. HMFASO to huge groups of girls who stroll down the sidewalk side by side. Yep, I banged into your shoulder on purpose. Maybe if you had moved over enough so ONE PERSON could get past you and your friends, I wouldn’t have felt the need to do it. You don’t own the sidewalk, bitch. HMFASO to my neighbor on Dayton for having an insane fight with her boyfriend/exboyfriend(?) last night at 4 in the morning. Your screaming at the top of your lungs, gurglings of “YOU’RE RUINING MY FUCKING LIIIIIIIFE!!”, shattering glass, and audible pushing and punching kept me up for an hour and a half. Break the fuck up NOW. You have a seriously unhealthy relationship.

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Volleyball grabs 2nd place in home tourney, UM takes 1st Wisconsin loses to Minnesota in tough championship match; Ording leads UW with five kills The University of Wisconsin volleyball team finished second in its own Badger Spring Invitational, held Saturday at the NicholasJohnson Pavilion of the Kohl Center. The Badgers lost to Minnesota 2025, 25-17, 15-10 in the championship match. “It was pretty strong competition,” said UW coach Pete Waite. “There was good variety, a lot of split matches. Teams from different conferences were getting wins over other (conferences). Everyone is missing their seniors from last year and they are getting new kids stepping up. “From what I saw, I like our progress but I also saw things we need to work this week, getting ready for next week’s play. Mary Ording led the Badgers with five kills vs. the Gophers, moving to the left side for the spring season. Four other UW players - Julie Mikaelsen, Dominique Thompson, Bailey Reshel and Kristy Bourquin - added four kills apiece. Bourquin hit .800 (4-0-5) in the match and also added two block assists. Annemarie Hickey Zhao Lim The Badger Herald led the UW with eight Sophomore Bailey Reshel tied for second on Wisconsin with four kills against Minnesota in the digs in her new role as championship match of the Badger Spring Invitational Saturday at the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion. libero.

Wisconsin advanced to the championship match after winning its pool. The Badgers swept North Dakota State (2517, 25-23) and Green Bay (25-22, 28-26) before splitting matches with Marquette (28-26, 17-25) and Northern Iowa (22-25, 25-16). Freshman Crystal Graff led the UW with five kills vs. Marquette while Mikaelsen added

It was pretty strong competition. There was good variety, a lot of split matches. Teams from different conferences were getting wins over other conferences. Pete Waite Head Coach UW Volleyball

four kills. Hickey again had eight digs to lead the Badger defense. “I was pleased with the way we improved from last week,” said Waite. “We worked really hard on our ball control and serve receive. I think that showed up. I think we had a number of people who improved their individual play so that was nice to

see. It was a long day. We had five matches and as a team, even when we were down, we found a way to come back in a lot of the sets and get the win.” The Badgers rallied in the first set vs. Minnesota, the first set vs. Marquette and the second set vs. Green Bay to pull out wins. Waite credited setter Janelle Gabrielsen, who played all 11 sets, with keeping his team in line. “Nellie is one who never came off the floor the whole time and that’s a tough task as the setter when you’re chasing balls down all the time,” said Waite.” I thought she made some good decisions, getting the ball to the right people, keeping the team composed throughout all of our play, whether we were up or down.” For the second weekend in a row, the Badgers played without honorable mention All-Big Ten pick Alexis Mitchell due to injury. “Hopefully, Alexis will be back next week,” said Waite. “That will be another boost for us if she gets on the court.” Wisconsin continues its spring season next Saturday, competing at the Northern Iowa Spring Invitational in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. —UWBadgers.com

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Brewers swept by Reds in Cincinnati Milwaukee loses first three games, allows 19 hits Sunday while collecting only 7; pitchers struggle mononucleosis. The lanky pitcher is down to 185 pounds, eight fewer than CINCINNATI (AP) — at the end of last season. The Brewers couldn’t The Brewers opened the do much against him. season by getting blown “Obviously it’s a tough away. Ryan Hanigan hit series for us,” said lefttwo of Cincinnati’s four hander Randy Wolf, who homers on a windy lasted only four innings. afternoon, finishing with a “We definitely don’t want career-high four hits, and to start off the way we the Reds overpowered did. Personally, I don’t Milwaukee 12-3 on want to start the season Sunday, completing a the way I did. But the season-opening sweep main thing is keeping that showed the champs our heads on straight and understanding we at their best. The Reds piled up are a good team. We just 19 hits, matching their need to keep on working hard and not season high lose sight of from last what’s going year, when It’s a long season. to happen this they won year and what the division If this three-game we need to with the stretch happens in do.” league’s the second month, The Reds top offense. are 3-0 for the A dozen nobody’s really first time since different thinking that much 2005, when Reds had at about it. they swept the least one hit, Mets to open including Ron Roenicke the season. starter Manager They’ve won Bronson Milwaukee Brewers 18 of their last Arroyo (121 against the 0). Brewers, who Hanigan’s are 0-3 for the first career first time since 2003. multihomer game The Brewers aspire to highlighted an afternoon of all-or-nothing swings overtake the Reds after into a brisk wind. Jonny loading up their rotation Zack Greinke Gomes and Brandon with Shaun Marcum Phillips also homered and for the Reds, who left an in the offseason. The early impression on their opening series showed emphatically that rival. “Hey, they’re playing Cincinnati still owns the really good right now,” division. Especially the way their Brewers first-year catchers are swinging. manager Ron Roenicke The Reds rallied for a said. “They played three 7-6 win on opening day, great games.” While the Reds piled when Ramon Hernandez up the hits, the Brewers’ hit a two-out, three-run offense — considered homer in the ninth off one of their strengths — closer John Axford — the managed only six hits in last of the catcher ’s four seven innings off Arroyo, hits. Hanigan, who splits who is recovering from time with Hernandez,

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Ryan Braun had one hit in four at bats Sunday and has begun the season with a .364 batting avreage, but the Brewers are struggling. also had four hits and a walk on Sunday, driving in four runs. Two of the NL’s top offenses went at it during the series, with Cincinnati easily getting the upper hand. There were 14 homers — 10 of them solo shots — by 11 different players in one of the majors’ most homer-friendly parks. Rickie Weeks and Ryan Braun went deep against Arroyo. Weeks set the tone on opening day, when he

became the first Brewer to lead off the first game with a homer. On Sunday, Weeks led off with another homer. Again, the Reds were able to top it. Easily. And all the Brewers could do was reassure themselves that the threegame sweep was nothing more than a bad weekend against the division champs. “They’re a very good team,” Roenicke said. “I still think when we’re playing the game we’re

capable of playing, we match up with anybody. “It’s a long season. If this three-game stretch happens in the second month, nobody’s really thinking that much about it. The guys were coming out of spring training feeling pretty good, I was feeling good. We can’t lose that feeling because of three games.” NOTES: Approximately 600 dogs were in the ballpark as part of an annual pet promotion by the Reds. ... The

Brewers have their home opener Monday afternoon against Atlanta, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Miller Park. Milwaukee was 4041 at home last season. ... The Reds had 19 hits last season at home against Houston on May 28 and in Milwaukee on July 27. ... Reds LHP Aroldis Chapman pitched the ninth in his first appearance of the season and topped out at 103 mph on the radar gun. He hit 105 mph last season.

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Against Michigan State, softball collects 1st Big Ten victory 8-run 6th inning allows UW to escape; Najdek collects first win of season in relief EAST LANSING, Mich. — An eight-run sixth inning propelled Wisconsin to a 10-4 victory over Michigan State on Sunday at Secchia Stadium, giving the Badgers (17-13, 1-3) their first Big Ten win of the season. It was a cold afternoon with bouts of rain and snow off and on. In fact, the game was delayed an hour and 15 minutes before the first pitch and an hour and 34 minutes in the top of the second inning. Initially, it was the Spartans (19-14, 1-3) who thrived in the unfavorable elements. With one out in the first inning, Meghan Mcintosh recorded back-to-back walks to put runners on first and second for Lauren Kramer. On a 2-1 pitch, Kramer went the opposite way and hit it off the left field foul pole to give the Spartans a 3-0 lead. After the home run, McIntosh recorded backto-back walks again, prompting a pitching change. Freshman Amanda Najdek came in for the sophomore and was brilliant in relief as she picked up the first win of her career. Throwing a career-high six innings, Najdek gave up just one run and five hits while striking out four and walking five. Najdek made an immediate impact as she closed the door on the first inning without giving up another run to the Spartans. She tagged out Brett Williams between third and home to get the second out and then got Kylene Hopkins to ground out to first to end the threat. In the top of the second, Michigan State starter Cassee Layne struck out Stephanie Peace for her fourth strikeout in as many

SCRIMMAGE, from 12 he displayed a textbook spin move off the edge to record an easy sack. Moments later, A.J. Fenton diagnosed an out route from quarterback Jon Budmayr beautifully and snagged an interception

batters. But as Shannel Blackshear batted next, the umpires called for the tarp to be brought on to the field. It would be one hour and 34 minutes before play resumed and Blackshear had to step back in after the lengthy delay facing a 1-2 count. The delay didn’t faze the sophomore though as she smacked her sixth home run of the season to straight-away center field on a 2-2 pitch, cutting the deficit to 3-1. The shot turned the momentum and set the stage for UW’s 10th comeback win of the season. After the next three innings passed scoreless, Wisconsin exploded for eight runs in the top of the sixth to break the game wide open. It was the most runs scored by the Badgers in an inning since plating 10 in the sixth inning at Green Bay on March 31 of last season. The frame started with a single for Karla Powell. She was then pinch run for by Abby Gregory, who was sacrificed to second by Peace. Blackshear then walked and was pinch run for by Venessa Nunez. The walk chased away Layne who, after shutting out the Badgers on Saturday, gave up three runs, two of which were earned. She also gave up four hits and walked two but failed to record another strikeout after the initial four. Wisconsin capitalized on the pitching change immediately as Michelle Mueller singled through the right side to drive in Gregory and cut the lead to one. The Badgers tied the game up as Jayme O’ Bryant was unable to field Kendall Grimm’s grounder, letting Nunez score from third on the error. Grimm stole second to put runners on second and third and UW took the lead as Maggie Strange’s push bunt got past Wise, plating Mueller. Following that he returned for a touchdown. That put a smile on linebackers coach Dave Huxtable’s face, who ran over to Fenton to celebrate. Bielema engaged Bielema announced

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Sophomore Whitney Massey was 1-for-4 from the plate Sunday in Michigan, picking up a crucial RBI in the top of the sixth inning. a strikeout by Ashley Hanewich, both Grimm and Strange came around to score as Wise threw wildly to first on Jennifer Krueger’s grounder. engagement earlier in the week, and the 41-yearold spoke about it briefly with reports after practice. “I actually told the team the first day we were back and got a nice little applause,” Bielema said. “A standing ovation out of a couple.”

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Linebacker Greg Russo (No. 41) is attempting to walk on to the UW football team after two tours of duty in Iraq. Russo said he thought about playing football each day during his second tour.

HENSON, from 12 give up their bodies for it. And at least one soldier overseas couldn’t stop thinking about it. Some game, isn’t it? Whether you’re a football fan or not, it’s hard not to be inspired by Russo’s drive to serve his country and suit up

for the Badgers. It’s a story of self-sacrifice, determination and hard work — a story the world of sports tells so well. Now, Russo is back from war and he’s getting a chance to do exactly what he wants: Play football for the team he loves. “It’s been a blessing,”

he said. “Somebody up there likes me, I guess.” So does everybody else down here. Max is a senior majoring in journalism. Inspired by Greg Russo’s journey to UW? Want to know more? Let him know at mhenson@badgerherald. com.

After ending up at second, Krueger came around to score on Whitney Massey’s single to right field. Powell came to bat again and, after

starting the inning with a single, doubled off the wall in left field to make it 8-3. Michigan State’s third error of the inning allowed Powell to score and push

the lead to 9-3 as Peace reached safely on Heidi Purtzer’s throwing error at first base. —UWBadgers.com

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Safety Aaron Henry was flying around the field Saturday making plays on the ball and coming up with bone-jarring hits. The senior has had an impressive spring in just his second year at free safety.

Physical Badgers penalty-prone in scrimmage Bielema pleased with UW practice intensity; wants to cut down mental miscues Max Henson Sports Editor The Wisconsin football team scrimmaged Saturday for the first time this spring and head coach Bret Bielema knew it was going to be a learning experience — especially for his young players. Referees were on hand to oversee the action and they were put to work. Flags were thrown left and right as the Badgers adjusted to officiating for the first time in months. “I knew today there was going to be some things popping up penalty-wise — and that’s the way I wanted it,” Bielema said. “I told them [officials] to call

everything.” The officials may have been extra sensitive, but Bielema was still unhappy with a number of pre-snap fouls. Penalty-free football was a key to success for UW last season, and at the conclusion of practice, Bielema made sure his team understood that, ordering the players to get some extra conditioning work in before ending the day. “We had some disciplinary actions there,” Bielema said. “We had a number of mainly our younger guys for the first time out here with the officials, so it’s the first time they’ve been penalized.” “I just want to make it real and we’ll do that every Saturday.” Bielema wasn’t pleased with the penalties, but he

had no complaints with the level of physicality he witnessed. Safety Aaron Henry was a force all day, throwing his weight around and producing some big hits. The running backs were delivering some punishment as well, finishing their runs with authority. “I thought there was a lot of great energy,” Bielema said. “I really liked the physical nature. I thought our defensive guys really laid some nice hits out there.” “I can’t argue with the way they are working, hustling and competing.” Running backs still really good The quarterback situation may be working through some inconsistency, but the UW running game has been

consistently sound all spring. Montee Ball and James White have looked both quicker and stronger, leading to numerous long runs each practice. “Montee and James are very, very good football players,” Bielema said. “They just competed all winter and really put themselves in a position to have a great year. The two of them together are really competitive.” O-linemen a work in progress Bielema knows he’s got a talented first-team offensive line, but he also readily admits the unit has plenty of room for improvement. The right tackle spot is still up for grabs and Travis Frederick is still settling into the left guard position, while the twos

and threes work their way through spring mistakes. “From left tackle to right guard, those are some pretty good football players,” Bielema said. “Travis [Frederick] has got to continue to get his niche there at left guard… We have a lot of viable bodies.” Young receivers catching on The UW wide receiving corps — minus the injured Nick Toon — have had their struggles with drops, but Bielema was encouraged by the play of redshirt freshman Isaiah Williams and true freshman Kenzel Doe. Williams has shown impressive route running ability, while Doe has flashed his tremendous speed on designed screens. “Isaiah and Kenzel are

the two guys that, to me, have really maximized their opportunity,” Bielema said. “They have both caught the ball pretty well. They are competing. They have a nice little competitive balance to him.” Tight end Jacob Pedersen is another pass-catcher who has impressed this spring. The redshirt sophomore made several tough catches in traffic Saturday and drew some applause from the offensive coaches for his efforts. Defensive highlights Henry wasn’t the only one who came up with big plays for the defense. Senior linebacker Kevin Claxton got the defense excited when

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In Greg Russo, we see that football is more than just a game

Max Henson Take it to the Max For so many people, football is more than just a game. Madison teaches you that almost instantly. Around 90,000 people pour into Camp Randall Stadium on Saturdays to watch the team they love play a game they love. Drive anywhere in the state of Wisconsin, and you’ll see motion W’s or Packer green and gold at almost every turn. Do a quick Google search and you’ll see the billions and billions of dollars college and professional football brings in thanks to diehard fans everywhere. Still, there are those who don’t care for football — and that’s fine. The sport and its image have their imperfections, from recruiting violations in college to the outrageous CBA dispute in the pros. But there are times when we are reminded just how positively the game of football can impact people’s lives,

how much the game means to some. And there are times when we are introduced to players you can’t help but root for. Meet Greg Russo — a 25-year-old walkon linebacker for the University of Wisconsin who just recently finished two tours of duty in Iraq. Russo graduated from Lake Mills High School in 2003 and went to UWWhitewater intending to try out for the football team after playing in high school. But he never did, and a year later, Russo felt he needed a change. “I wanted to do something,” he said. “I felt like I was kind of just floating.” So Russo decided to join the Wisconsin National Guard, where he spent one year working before his first deployment came in 2005. He spent 12 months in Iraq working for the security force before returning home in 2006. Russo spent another year at UWW while he served as an active duty member of the National Guard, until his second deployment came in 2009. Russo was sent to Iraq again for about 9 months, where he continued to

work for the security force, helping to ensure the Iraqi army was receiving proper training. As you can imagine, life overseas was hard. Russo said it was tough being away from home and something was constantly on his mind. During his second deployment, Russo couldn’t stop thinking about one thing: Football. “Every day. Every

exercising all the time. “I started realizing that maybe I could do this.” In January 2010, Russo was back home with that same desire to play football again, but there was only one team he could see himself playing for — the hometown Badgers. “This was it, man. This was it,” Russo said of playing for UW. “I grew up around the area. I

I thought about it [football] every day. I trained every day and I was lucky enough to have a good weight room. I ran sprints whenever I could... I started realizing that maybe I could do this. Greg Russo UW Linebacker night,” Russo said. “I stayed up nights sometimes thinking about it.” He was living in a war zone, guarding military bases and convoys, but it was his dream to play college football that ignited him throughout his time in Iraq. “I thought it about it every day. I trained every day and I was lucky enough to have a good weight room,” Russo said. “I ran sprints whenever I could. I was

love the Badgers. I can’t even imagine where else I would want to go.” He began training at Hitters SportsPlex in Middleton, where he met a trainer who helped him get in contact with UW strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert. After sorting through some heavy paperwork and checking with the NCAA and Big Ten to resolve any potential compliance issues, Herbert approached UW head coach Bret Bielema

with Russo’s desire to walk on. “I said if he comes out and can compete in winter conditioning and show that he can move and be a valuable asset, we’d let him have a shot,” Bielema said. “He’s getting it.” At the moment, Russo is a linebacker who wears No. 41. He participates in drills alongside guys like Mike Taylor and Kevin Claxton — two fellow linebackers who just received their Big Ten Championship rings, two guys who just played in the Rose Bowl. A man back from war, a man so many of us look up to, who put his life on the line to defend his country, was in awe of the Badger football players he had watched on TV for so long. “Everyday I’m star struck. I walk into the locker room and I can’t believe who I am standing around,” Russo said. “I’m like, ‘I was just such a huge fan of you guys for the last few years and now here I am on the team’.” The players are plenty excited to be around Russo, as well. That feeling of respect and admiration goes both ways, and it is the game of football that has

brought their drastically different lives together. “All of the guys on this team like to work,” Russo said. “They ask me questions about the military. They want to know specifics. “They are a little bit humbled by my story, I guess, which is great… these guys are very humble and respectful of what I did.” Russo knows he has the team’s respect and he is appreciative of it, but he also knows he needs to prove his worth on the field to the coaching staff every day. He has only one year of eligibility, and a spot on the Wisconsin roster come fall is by no means guaranteed. Nevertheless, Russo is optimistic. “I think it’s pretty realistic,” Russo said. “If I can show that I can work and be a contributing member — as a leader, as a guy with a lot of life experience — I’m fine with that. I just love being a part of the organization.” And that’s really what makes the game special. To some, it means that much. Coaches dedicate their lives to it. Players

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