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Reps place bids for US Congress seat Dems Pocan, Roys announce runs to fill Baldwin’s spot Matt Huppert State Editor U.S. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin’s recent decision to join the U.S. Senate race has opened the door for two Wisconsin Democratic representatives to run for her soon-to-be-vacant seat in Congress. Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Kelda Roys, D-Madison, and Assembly member Mark Pocan, D-Madison, each announced plans to run for the Madisonencompassing district of Congress. They will compete against each other for their party’s nomination of the second congressional district seat currently held by Baldwin. It became evident the congresswoman’s seat would be vacant after she announced she would run in the election to fill Sen. Herb Kohl’s U.S. Senate seat in an email to supporters. Following three terms in county office, Pocan has spent 12-and-a-half years in the Wisconsin State Senate. During his tenure he has served as co-chair

of the Joint Finance Committee. In addition to representing the 81st District in the Assembly for the past two years, Roys was the executive director of National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws ProChoice Wisconsin, a role she said provided her the opportunity to promote stronger health care rights for women. Pocan said his passion for effecting public policy and representing constituents motivated him to run for federal office. He said the main focus for every member of the campaign should be what they would bring to Congress that assists them in improving the economy and creating jobs. Pocan said his experiences as a former co-chair of JFC and as the current owner of Budget Signs and Specialties, a Madison based company, would be beneficial in a time when with dire economy solutions are necessary. “I’ve spent half my life as the owner of a small business,” Pocan said. “I’ve learned a lot in that time about jobs and how to create them, and I believe that’s crucial at a time like this.” The Bush tax cuts, he

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Rep. Mark Pocan speaks on the Assembly floor during a Feb. 24 session amid protest at the Capitol. Pocan said he will be in the running to replace U.S. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin later this year. said, would be one of his main targets if elected to Congress. He said he is strongly against the inability of Congress to raise taxes on the highest percent of wage earners in the United States. Roys said she has worked on legislation with both Republicans and Democrats in the Assembly, but said her record of progressive legislation demonstrates the boldness she would bring to Congress. If elected to Congress, Roys said she would also Megan McCormick The Badger Herald

Rep. Kelda Helen Roys leads a crowd at a February protest against the budget repair bill. Roys said she will run for the open seat when Baldwin runs for Senate.

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Soglin: State budget, borrowing behind city cuts Madison will confront project cancellations, service decrease with new funding proposal Sasha Hayman City Editor Mayor Paul Soglin released the highlyanticipated Executive Capital Budget Tuesday, revealing several of the cuts that will be felt throughout the city in the upcoming year. Soglin said borrowing

in the capital budget has become a problem for the city because as the money borrowed has increased, the money was not being repaid at an ideal rate, creating an imbalance of debt for the city. “It’s very difficult for me to come before the people of Madison and have to present a capital budget as sparse as this one,” Soglin said in a press conference Tuesday. In a statement, Soglin said the proposed 2012 capital budget has reduced total authorized spending from 2011 by $52.6 million

and reduced borrowing by $38.7 million over last year’s budget. He attributed many of the cuts to the decrease in state aid cities will receive in the new budget. The statement said Madison has been too reliant on borrowing in the past and to make up for the debt service, Soglin is cutting funds to plow streets, maintain parks and provide public health and safety services. Soglin said although he is a believer in the basic premise that wide spending on infrastructure and human capacity helps create

a healthy economy, these are things that need to be put aside for the current time. Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, said despite Madison’s current recognition as a relatively safe city, that mentality could be taken away by certain budget cuts, lowering the city’s current quality of life and pushing residents away. “If you take away things like infrastructure, it hurts businesses,” Resnick said. “We need to look at it as an all-encompassing picture.” The proposed capital budget also includes plans

Feeling the wind As a member of Hoofers’ intermediate windsurfing class, first-year master’s student Anna Merry spent Wednesday catching waves and fighting the wind on her board. Merry said she joined the club because her dad was a member of Hoofers when he attended UW. Megan McCormick The Badger Herald

for creating a new Tax Incremental Finance district. TIF districts increase the property value of a part of the city that houses capital projects, creating an increase in return finances for the city. The new TIF districts would be at Whitney Way and University Avenue, as well as the vacant Bancroft Dairy site at the intersection of Park Street and Fish Hatchery Road. Soglin is proposing up to seven TIF projects be approved in the Capital Budget, which is almost twice as many projects as

were seen in the current legislation. Resnick said TIF districts can be strong tools for raising money around capital projects and that Soglin is proposing to make some changes to TIF district structures. He said he thinks TIF districts can be a helpful tool in the budget but they can sometimes be a “dangerous game.” “Not all TIF district have worked out in the past,” Resnick said. “You can look at Monroe Street to see a TIF district that struggled. When

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Mifflin permit use to become trickier Council approves legislation to force some street event uses to acquire city approval Sasha Hayman City Editor A decision passed down from Tuesday’s City Council meeting could pose additional obstacles for large-scale street events including the famed Mifflin Street Block Party. The Madison City Council voted unanimously to amend the process of obtaining alcohol licenses issued in conjunction with street use permits and also shot down an action to eliminate the city’s list of repeat alcohol offenders. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said the amendment was originally proposed by Mayor Paul Soglin in response to last year’s Mifflin Street Block Party. In the past, the process has not included approval by the council, and Verveer said Soglin believed the council should be involved in the obtaining of alcohol licenses in the instance of events such as Mifflin. “It was my feeling that the city ought to know

when we’re closing streets and issuing licenses,” Soglin said. “There is a serious nature of these permits, one that council should have final authority on.” Alcohol Policy Coordinator Mark Woulf researched the number of major city events that obtain these alcohol licenses and found that only eight events annually would be affected by this process. He said events such as the Taste of Madison already obtain their permits in a timely fashion and adding an extra step would not be detrimental to the event. Ald. Bridget Maniaci, District 2, said she believes if the permit does not fall in the specific district of an alder, it should be in the hands of city staff and the individual alder whom it affects. The motion to approve the amendment was carried 9 to 3 in a vote by the council. Soglin also motioned

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The Associated Students of Madison pinpointed diversity issues on campus and their roles in student government before this week’s meeting’s discussion of campaign proposals. Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate Damon Williams presented his 21st century diversity report to ASM before the meeting commenced. Of the points he mentioned, Williams said he wants to change campus climate by taking past real-life scenarios –- such as this summer’s Langdon Street mock lynching and last fall’s fake diversity shoot –and addressing them so the community can move forward. While Williams wants to create a safe environment

for students, he is calling on ASM and other student organizations to help with visibility and voicing diversity. “These aren’t my friends living on Langdon but yours,” Williams said. ASM Rep. Tom Templeton’s proposal of an Email Transparency Act created debate on the floor. The proposal would allow students to see emails sent to the ASM list serve. “I think that it is in a good faith effort when we talk about transparency with students,” he said. “It’s more bureaucratic and already costs the time of our secretary and money. This would streamline information requests.” When SSFC Chair Sarah Neibart asked Templeton if he would be willing to continually write the possibly hundreds of names into every email sent, Templeton responded no. The Transparency Act will be voted on during next week’s ASM meeting. ASM also discussed the proposal and adoption of fall campaigns. Rep. Leland Pan proposed

Selby Rodriguez Campus Editor A campus alumni group will fund a project to enhance the lakefront along Lake Mendota for students, alumni and the Madison community to use. The space, dubbed Alumni Park, will connect the space between the Red Gym and Memorial Union to Lake Mendota and Library Mall across Langdon Street. The project will be entirely funded by the Wisconsin Alumni Association

to commemorate the organization’s 150-year anniversary. WAA President Paula Bonner said the board had been thinking of a gift to give to the University of Wisconsin campus as part of their year-long anniversary celebration. “Our board and a number of alumni leaders have been thinking about what might be the proper visionary gift from alumni back to campus as part of celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Wisconsin Alumni Association,” said Bonner. The decision to make

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Alumni Park the group’s gift was a long process that began several years ago, Bonner said. The entire process has included feedback from students and the community to ensure the park is beneficial to the campus landscape. “One of our first things was to have a focus group of students, alumni and people within the community to think about what would really be special,” said Bonner. The park will be an $8 million project and will complete the east campus master plan included in

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a large amount of support. “I don’t necessarily think we would lose,” Huang said. “There is a lot of student interest here, and this affects everybody. It’s going to have a lot of support.” The making college affordable campaign also carried, and the legislation concerning the student transportation board passed with unanimous consent. The debate on the proposed legislation to

move the budget used normally for a chief of staff to other ASM matters such as the recruitment of new students and internal training was not resolved. The meeting was adjourned before debate and vote was allowed on the process for selecting students to serve on the chancellor search and screen committee as well as legislation ensuring referenda transparency when dealing with segregated fees.

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a campaign based on student hourly workers protections. “Essentially, this is the perfect time to start tackling student protections to not only extend existing protections for other staff but also investigating possible improvements,” said Pan. The campaign was adopted with a 15-2 vote and two absentees. The council also carried the tenant rights campaign, which would give more privacy and protections to those living in Madison, with a 16-4 vote. Cases mentioned included more than 24-hours notice of an apartment showing for current tenants along with giving tenants more time before having to sign leases. Some representatives argued against campaigning on the issue, saying that it was a good matter to tackle but not to campaign on because ASM might lose. Vice Chair Huang disagreed, citing the power letters and rallies could have in addition to

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Mayor Paul Soglin addresses the City Council at a meeting April 16. Soglin spearheaded laws that would require certain street events to get council approval before getting permit approval.

to repeal the habitual intoxication list maintained by the city. Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, said two years ago former Mayor Dave Cieslewicz proposed the habitual offenders list, which would mean people who had been arrested multiple times on State Street in a certain time frame would be banned from being served alcohol. The City Council voted against the repeal. The council also debated a complaint filed in October by the city attorney’s office to shut down the R Place on Park bar. The complaint

UW’s 2011-13 budget, according to a statement from UW. In addition to improving the area between the Memorial Union and Red Gym, Bonner said Alumni Park would improve lake access with a pier and lakefront space. The park will also serve to educate those using it by telling the stories of prominent alumni, the statement said. The group plans to use landscaping, artwork and gathering spaces to allow park-goers to learn about the discoveries and have

impacted the state and world in positive ways, the statement said. Bonner said this will be the last addition to the park, as WAA is just now putting together a committee to decide which key stories to use. She added the group is extremely excited to be able to add the park to the campus landscape. “We’re adding a spectacular destination spot to campus full of green space, which is good for the environment and really helps tell a great story for UW,” said Bonner.

was disputed with debate focused on the unusually long process to move the matter through city committees. Verveer said the complaint was then sent to the Alcohol License Review Committee to have a series of hearings, which he said have “unfortunately dragged on.” He added the delays took place for a number of reasons, including the fact that two of the hearings were not recorded. Verveer said that because of due process reasons, it is absolutely critical to have a verbatim record of hearings in case a party wishes to appeal.

“In essence we tried to dismiss the entire complaint against R Place with the assumption that the attorney’s office would file a new one, which would be more appropriate considering the tremendous delays,” Verveer said. Since October, City Council has worked to reform their process in handling these items, Verveer said. If a new complaint was filed, the process would likely move more quickly and efficiently. However, after a lengthy public hearing, the council voted unanimously to send the complaint back to ALRC for a decisive ruling.

CONGRESS, from 1 work to end the Bush tax cuts. She said Congress must rejuvenate their faith in education and their desire to compete financially in the 21st century. “It’s been unprecedented how much education funding has been cut around the country, but also how the very people providing this education have become

demonized,” Roys said. “Funding education is a long term solution for job creation and economy recovery.” If elected, Roys said she would bring the same boldness and energy to Congress she gave as a leader of progressive policies within the state. She said Congress needs more young progressive voices at a time when the majority of young congressmen are conservatives.

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CRIME in Brief BADGER PARKWAY Assist Outside Agency Madison police officers Tuesday participated in the pursuit of one of the suspects on Madison’s Most Wanted list, 29-year-old Gilbert Richards of Fitchburg. According to a Madison Police Department report, MPD canine “Slim” was the hero of this investigation. An MPD officer warned Richards, who was hiding near railroad tracks in a marsh, that the dog would be sent to find him if he did not reveal himself. When he remained hidden, Slim was released and found the suspect. Richards sustained minor injuries, having been bitten by Slim. MPD spokesperson Joel DeSpain said Madison Area Crime Stoppers posts lists of Madison’s Most Wanted every week.

LAKE STREET Sex Offense Madison Police are still looking for a suspect involved in the disturbance of two 20-year-old Madison females in their home. An MPD report said the suspect was seen by one of the residents outside their apartment window around 10:30

BUDGET, from 1 you can’t pay back that money it puts everyone in that neighborhood in a compromising position.” Resnick said the overall cuts in the capital budget are deep and many go

p.m. Monday night. She saw the man with his pants down, masturbating while looking at her roommate whose blinds were not closed. MPD Spokesperson Joel DeSpain said these disturbances have been seen sporadically around various parts of Madison, not just downtown, more commonly known as “peeping toms.” “People ought to be covering their windows, making sure their windows are secure, and if you see someone suspicious, call the police department quickly,” DeSpain said. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived.

UNION STREET Arrested Person A 36-year-old Madison man, Gerald Hopewell was arrested for the second time in two weeks after following a 21-yearold Madison man to his Union Street home and attempting to burglarize him. According to an MPD report, the victim said Hopewell followed him from a shopping center to his home. While following the victim home, the man offering to sell him drugs and asking to use his cell phone. The victim ignored Hopewell, and then saw him in his backyard, opening his fence gate.

to the heart of the city in terms of growth and current viability but that City Council is going to work carefully with the mayor’s office to make sure the cuts are appropriate in what he said is a difficult economy.

Hopewell was also arrested last week for armed robbery on a Madison Metro bus. “We’re glad that he’s been taken off the street again,” DeSpain said. “He appears to be a dangerous person.”

VICTORIA LANE Robbery On Tuesday, a 23-yearold Madison man was involved in a car chase on East Washington Avenue to catch the people who had robbed him earlier that morning. An MPD report said the victim had been on a road trip from Wausau to Madison late Monday night, and met several people whom he proceeded to party with on State Street. Early Tuesday morning, around 5:00 a.m., the victim and his acquaintances drove to the north side, where the victim was robbed on Victoria Lane. DeSpain said it is unusual for Madison to see civilian vs. civilian car chases, and that it is still under investigation. He said the arrests made were preliminary, but the department is not done with its investigation. Around 11:30 a.m., the victim spotted the people who had robbed him, and began the car chase, which resulted in the three arrests.

The budget does include funding for a number of promising projects, including the city’s first comprehensive multimodal transportation plan, which includes additional money for biking in the city.

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Study says Wis. comparatively high in school cuts Survey shows state is national leader in decreases in public education spending Sean Kirkby State Reporter A new study found Wisconsin students are among the nation’s hardest hit by cuts to education made in the state biennial budget, an issue which has proved a political flashpoint across the state in recent months. The recent cuts in Wisconsin are the largest out of the 24 states that provided budget information to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities for its study, beating out similar cuts made in New York, California and Ohio. According to the report, the state’s yearly aid

for public schools has decreased by $635 per student, placing Wisconsin fourth in the country for decreases in state funding for education since 2007. The report said these figures equated to roughly a 10 percent cut in funding from the state. The center studies how fiscal policy programs affect middle class and low income families, according to CBPP’s website. Schools throughout the United States have cut a total of 293,000 teaching jobs in public schools throughout the past three years. The loss of these jobs has led to a decrease in buying power and may have caused the recession to continue as long as it did by slowing economic recovery, the report said. While Wisconsin may have had the largest cuts out of the 24 states represented in the report, the study

does not take into account the support the budget repair law provided school districts in adapting to the cuts, Cullen Werwie, spokesperson for Gov. Scott Walker, said.

“... large cuts in education undermine a crucial building block for future prosperity.” Center for Budget and Policy Priorities Statement

“The reforms provided in the governor’s budget, such as restricting collective bargaining and asking teachers to make a modest contribution to their pensions, will help school districts save money and provide more help to districts than state aid did,”

Werwie said. According to the report, state funding accounts for about 47 percent of funding for school districts nationwide. Most additional funding comes from property taxes and federal sources. The 24 states surveyed in the study encompass two-thirds of the country’s school-aged children. Out of those states, 21 have cut education funding this year. CBPP said state governments can no longer offset their budget cuts with emergency federal aid provided during the recession. The budget cuts come when student enrollment rates are expected to increase, the report said. The U.S. Department of Education expects public schools throughout the nation to have 260,000 more K-12 students this school year than they did in the

2007-2008 school year. “At a time when the nation is trying to produce workers with the skills to master new technologies and adapt to the complexities of a global economy, large cuts in funding for basic education undermine a crucial building block for future prosperity,” the report said. With the budget repair bill, Werwie said Wisconsin avoided massive public employee layoffs and increases in property taxes that other states have endured. He said the legislative action also helps school districts staff the best and brightest teachers and develop merit-based systems of teacher pay. “The budget cuts have not hurt the economy, and the reforms in the budget will ultimately improve the quality of education Wisconsin can provide,” Werwie said.

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293,000 Number of public teaching jobs cut throughout the United States in the past three years

21 Number of states surveyed that cut public education funding this year.

47 National percentage of funding for public schools that comes from the state.

System schools join under grant UW Law joins UW-Milwaukee for twoyear water research sharing program Selby Rodriguez Campus Editor The University of Wisconsin Law School will join forces with the University of WisconsinMilwaukee campus to promote a two-year pilot program that will focus research on freshwater sources through UWMilwaukee’s new Center for Water Policy. The naming of Melissa Scanlan as Water Law and Policy Scholar for both universities will strengthen the link begun by a competition started by both schools’ chancellors, Law School Associate Dean Heinz Klug said. Klug said the chancellors were looking for a way to work together and combine resources on an area of shared importance. The universities decided the joining of the Law School and UW-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences fulfills this aspiration.

“The chancellors were looking for a way to work together and combine resources on an area of shared importance.” Heinz Klug Law School Associate Dean

With a background in water law, science, policy and management, Scanlan will connect research programs and faculty between the schools, according to a UW Law School statement. “The initial competition introduced by the chancellors is what formed the relationship between the UW Law School, and the introduction of Scanlan now is going to tighten that link,” Klug said. Scanlan’s responsibilities as Water Law and Policy Scholar will include both research and teaching, as well as time on both campuses. Throughout the next several months, Scanlan

will be responsible for a number of different responsibilities, Klug said. “I assume Scanlan will be conducting research this first semester,” Klug said. “She will be teaching water law and policy in the spring here in the Law School and possibly teaching the same course remotely for students at UWM.” UW-Milwaukee also recently received a $2.6 million gift from Milwaukee philanthropist Lynde Uihlein, according to a UW statement. This gift helps in the creation of Center for Water Policy, said Klug, who added both universities fund the joint program between the two schools. According to the UWMilwaukee School of Freshwater Science, the Center for Water Policy will be part of a research program geared to keep scientific knowledge in the public’s mind and develop strategies to resolve programs concerning freshwater resources. “The new center will build on strengths within UW-Milwaukee as well as create collaborations with other great institutions, such as UW Law School, to build multidisciplinary teams of experts focused on providing solutions to critical water problems,” Dean of UW-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences David Garman said in a statement. Located on the UWMilwaukee campus and near Lake Michigan, the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences is the first graduate school studying freshwater in the nation, according to a statement from the school’s website. The statement continues both schools welcome the collaboration. “The collaboration is going to concern the important policies governing water standards for beaches and lakes, the quality of water and what regulations are needed,” Klug said.

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Glass box an abomination on historic Union The current studentsubsidized renovation project is aimed at modernizing the 83-yearold Memorial Union. If the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union is going to be an important part of campus life for generations to come, there is important work to be done. However, there is considerable controversy over the “glass box” addition to the north of the Union Theater. Why is the theater addition a bad idea? This addition is a gross violation of the architectural integrity of the building. The theater wing was built in 1938. It is a classic example of “art deco” architecture and is presumably protected from such an assault on its essential character. Had the original architects wanted a “glass box” on the front of the theater, it would be there. This glass box will tower one-and-a half stories over the remaining terrace area, creating a semi-enclosed “canyon” — hot and poorly ventilated in the summer and cold

and dark in the spring and fall. There is debate about whether it will block the view of the sunset. It will. There is also no doubt that it will obstruct the westward view of Picnic Point and University Bay. One thing that makes the ambiance of the terrace special is the grand westto-east vista of Lake Mendota. Why tamper with this extraordinary social space? There was nothing about a glass box addition on the ballot when students approved it. It is a clear case of bait and switch. Union management knew students didn’t want an addition and removed all reference to one on the last ballot. At a forum in 2005, on the eve of the referendum, Benjamin Hawke, Wisconsin Union Directorate Vice President of Administration assured students, “We’re not trying to modernize [the Union] and put metal and glass everywhere…” Union officials now point to a web link on the ballot that connected to a web site. Had a student made their way to the

Union website, they would found have plans that showed merely a slightly expanded theater lobby extending no further than the edge of the current overhang. Nothing like what is now planned. But pointing to a web link on a paper ballot is nonsense in any event. The fall registration issue of The Badger Herald published the 2006 version of the lobby expansion above their article “Proposed Union remodel sparks campus controversy” [Page A2]. I think this is a bit deceptive. I recommend that readers go to savetheterrace.org where the 2006 drawings are placed alongside 2011 renderings. The “mission creep” is quite evident. Because “glass box” advocates were challenged with the fact that the referendum promised a “student lounge/coffee shop” and not a theater addition, they now call it a student lounge. Nonsense. From the beginning, the addition was described as an “event space,” a “pre-event space,” or “a

reservable space.” As with the area adjacent to Tripp Commons, this is about rentals to corporate groups, conventions and wedding parties. But as a Badger Herald Editorial said, it inevitably comes down to theater revenues. When it was built in 1938, the Memorial Union Theater was the only game in town. Indeed, it was the premier theater in southern Wisconsin.

This addition is a gross violation of the architectural integrity of the building ... Had the original architects wanted a “glass box” on the front of the theater, it would be there. Few venues rivaled it, and some of the most famous celebrities in the entertainment world came to perform. But times have changed. There are now many alternatives available for theatrical and musical entertainment.

The Wisconsin Union Theater now runs on a deficit. It’s partly because there are other opportunities for staged entertainment. It is also because they present a season of productions aimed at niche audiences. It’s good stuff, but by their nature these are not “big draws.” The theater also opens its space to various campus and community performing groups. It has an important role to play in Madison’s arts and theater community and is well worth keeping alive and strong. However, selling alcohol at intermission will not balance the books. Renovation plans call for a much-needed theater upgrade. No one objects to these improvements, even given the cost. Using projected cost estimates, the theater renovations will consume about 15 percent of the total budget — far more than any other programmatic area. Is that not enough? On top of that they want a $2.5 million addition that will absorb a large chunk of the Union’s publicly-available

unobstructed outdoor space. What might be done with the “glass box” space? The upper terrace needs to be improved. One could easily imagine a new open-air plaza with fixed and movable gathering places, some sheltered and others open. It needs better ADA access from both Park Street and the lower terrace. The theater lobby could be expanded as depicted in the 2006 renderings, improving access and allowing for space at intermission. There should be better access to the two theater lounges that already exist. None of these options were considered. If the Union management is confident that the majority of students are willing to trade outdoor terrace space for revenues, then they should be willing to put it to a campuswide vote. Let the students decide. John Sharpless (jbsharpl@wisc. edu) is a professor of history and a faculty representative on the Union Renovation Planning Committee.

Gay marriage should be on Athletes, not university, the table in liberal Madison should profit from games Spencer Lindsay Staff Writer

When I first told my high school English teacher in Newport Beach, Calif., that I was seriously considering attending UW, she said, “Go. It’s like Berkeley.” It didn’t take me long to understand what she meant. Madison seems to be, at least from my experience here, a very gay-friendly city. In just the few short weeks I’ve lived here, I have seen a gay pride parade on State Street, an Isthmus cover story dedicated to gay nightlife and countless rainbow flags and gay couples walking the streets. However, one thing that puzzles me as a student of politics is that the legalization of gay marriage in Wisconsin is not even in the works. I do not understand why in a city as accepting and political as Madison, efforts to legalize gay marriage are minimal at best. This is not to say there aren’t groups out there that support gay marriage, or that they are not doing exceptional work. I merely find it odd that I have seen what seems to be hundreds of “Support the Unions” and “Recall Walker” signs and only a few reading

“Equality Now.” As I mentioned earlier, I’m from California, a place with a very vocal history on the issue. San Francisco was the first city in America to elect an openly gay official in 1978, as well as the first to recognize gay marriage in 2004. The state legalized it in 2008 before the historic passage of Prop 8 (something that still eludes most of my friends, liberal and conservative alike). Some who do not support gay marriage nevertheless support civil unions. However, as I have learned in California, that is far from marriage. Many gay people feel that civil unions are degrading. Having two separate institutions for two different groups of people seems a lot like a “separate but equal” argument. Many opponents feel that gay marriage infringes on their personal religious beliefs. I would like to remind them that we have freedom of religion; their church does not have to recognize gay marriage if it doesn’t want to, but if another church wants to marry a gay couple they have the right to do so. In the state of Wisconsin, many people have not had the exposure to diversity that I have. Speaking from experience, like all groups of people, gays are people just like everybody else. They have no ‘gay agenda’ to impose on you, nor do they have a hedonistic lifestyle so vile you cannot speak of it. They live a

very similar lifestyle to straight people. Many are understandably hesitant to use the word marriage to describe the union between gays. This is a personal moralistic view or value that they personally hold. There is nothing wrong with having this view personally; however, we as Americans come from a national philosophy that has developed over centuries in which “all men are created equal,” in which minorities are entitled to the same rights as everybody else, in which “separate but equal” is unacceptable. Although it may be your personal opinion that marriage is not the right word for a union between gays, under the letter of the law, gays deserve to be equal to straight people, and the only way to assure this is to make the institution of marriage the same for everyone. Wisconsin should attempt to legalize gay marriage because it is right, if for no other reason. This begins with a populist grassroots movement focused on advancing the rights of gays. As a Supreme Court case is pending with likely implications towards legalization nationally, Madison should be fighting for the rights of the people of its city. Spencer Lindsay (sclindsay@wisc.edu) is a freshman with an undecided major

QUOTE OF THE DAY “We are going to continue to fight this. I swear I am going to rent a blimp during UW football games and wear a duck suit and swim in front of the Union handing out fliers and explaining what a boondoggle this going to be.” -Dierk Polzin, of Save the Terrace Surprisingly, the hot-button issue of this semester has been the “glass box” addition on Memorial Union. Those against it are passionately fighting the move, though the Union has no obligation to change its plans. It will be interesting to see if the Union bows to public pressure or continues with its plans to expand. If only the historical value of the Union is at stake, it may not be enough to persuade.

Shawn Rajanayagam Columnist

The streets of Madison were thronged with Badger fans from across the state in anticipation of the first football game of the season against the University of Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels. Tickets on resale sites were marked up to three times their original price for students, and Wisconsinites tried to snap up the few tickets that were left. UNLV’s football team went 2-11 last year. They haven’t had a winning season since 2000, and their most famous football alumni is Suge Knight, a defensive end better known as the co-founder, alongside Dr. Dre, of Death Row Records. This doesn’t matter one iota to Wisconsin sports fans. Nor does the fact that the Badgers aren’t even a professional team, but a collection of student athletes trying to balance their hectic sporting schedules with their academics. To Wisconsinites, and indeed most Americans, watching sports is a rite of passage. It is an automatic identifier of one’s heritage, their hometown roots. Across the U.S., people wear their team merchandise with pride. The Cubs might suck, but that doesn’t stop Illini from wearing their baseball caps around campus. There is really no applicable comparison to the importance of sports in America. In Australia, where I’m from, we consider ourselves quite sports mad. Australian rules football games regularly draw crowds in excess of 50,000. But even that is no comparison to what I’ve seen in America. The UNLV game was a sell-out. Camp Randall was packed to the rafters with 80,000 baying fans. To a game contested between student athletes! A game against a team that last year

won a whole two games! If my home university, the biggest in Australia with a student body of 48,000 (6,000 more than the University of Wisconsin), held a game of rugby, the crowd would be lucky to reach four figures. Why are Americans so crazy about college sports, games contested by athletes who aren’t paid for their performances, apart from paltry tuition scholarships? For these football players, the costs of the scholarships are being more than offset by the money they are bringing in to the university by way of sponsorships, TV and video game royalties and gate receipts. Part of the reason that college sports thrive in America in a way that is incomparable to any other part of the world is the American sports economy. The mindboggling TV contracts for nationally televised games has driven up the value and prestige of attending these games and has made it possible for college teams like UW to service the huge stadiums that house them. In 2009-10, UW brought in a whopping $93.9 million in revenue from its athletics department, making it the 10th richest college in terms of athleticsrelated revenue in the country.

In 2009-10, UW brought in a whopping $93.9 million in revenue from its athletics department ... While all this is well and good, it does raise the question of why student athletes aren’t being adequately remunerated for their financial contributions to the university. Of the $93.9 million UW brought in from

athletics-related revenue, just $9.4 million was disbursed to the students in scholarships, while the coaches netted $14.5 million. After other expenses, the university made a profit of $3.8 million off their students, all of which went straight back into their own coffers instead of going to the athletes. Of course, the university will say that it provides its student athletes with an indispensable service: a quality education that will continue to serve them well beyond the years the lucky few might spend as professional athletes. And while that is certainly true, that does not excuse them from profiting financially off their students while not rewarding them adequately for their efforts. Which brings us full circle to the UNLV game. How much money do you think UW has made from the high profile recruitment of Russell Wilson from NC State? The Badgers have gone from being a solid team with a question mark at quarterback to being a preseason contender for the national championship. The UNLV game would have been a minor fixture, one viewed as nothing more than a tune-up for conference play. But then ESPN decided they would televise the game, and everyone across the state of Wisconsin was excited to see how the Badgers would perform. The UNLV game was an audition for Wilson and the Badgers, a way to gauge their chances at making a run for the national championship. The Badgers now have six of their 12 regular season games broadcast on national television, a fact that can certainly be put down in large part to one man: Russell Wilson. How much of the ESPN TV revenue do you think Russell Wilson and his teammates will see? My guess: Not much. Shawn Rajanayagam (rajanayagam@wisc. edu) is a senior majoring in political science and American studies.

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‘Apollo 18’ dreams up dark side of the moon Stellar camera work dazzles, but writing disappoints in new paranormal thriller Bennet Goldstein ArtsEtc. Reporter Upon hearing the title of the recently released “Apollo 18” movie, one might say, “But I already saw ‘Apollo 13!’” Beyond similar titles, however, these films have little in common. Straying far from the heroism, courage and teamwork on display in “Apollo 13,” director Gonzalo López-Gallego (“El Rey de la Montaña”) explores a universe of danger and deception in the United States’ pursuit of manned space flight. López-Gallego’s first English-language film is based on the premise that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration did not actually cancel its Apollo 18 mission to the moon. While NASA tells us that Apollo 17 was the last moon-bound mission, López-Gallego imagines a story in which NASA and the military sent Apollo 18 to the moon in December of 1974. The crew and the spaceship did not come back. Because, they claim, the government covered up the whole incident, the

“Apollo 18” producers had to piece together the film from recently ‘discovered’ camera footage. The film’s production company also claims that the film contains no actors. As such, the film’s three leads — Lloyd Owen (“Miss Potter”), Warren Christie (“Magic Flute Diaries”) and Ryan Robbins (“Cold Blooded”) — are uncredited. The film takes place during the voyage of three NASA astronauts to the moon. We learn that instead of sending an unmanned cargo ship to outer space, NASA actually is undertaking a secret mission under the direction of the Department of Defense. Commander Nate Walker (Owen) and Captain Ben Anderson (Christie) have been selected to pilot the Lunar Module to the moon’s surface, while Lieutenant Colonel John Grey (Robbins) stays in orbit, waiting in the Command Module until Walker and Anderson return at the completion of the mission. Walker and Anderson encounter increasingly paranormal phenomena — the disappearance of an American flag, misplacement of rock samples inside Liberty and damage of the lunar rover. All the while, they report back to Grey, who vigilantly watches from the quiet of the Command Module

(called “Freedom”). Those familiar with classic sci-fi thrillers like Ridley Scott’s “Alien” or Duncan Jones’ “Moon” will recognize familiar themes of misguided interests infecting the glories of spaceflight. “Apollo 18” follows a tradition of films that question the value of traveling into uncharted territory for the sake of scientific advancement or financial gain, accomplishing this by illustrating its human costs. From this angle, “Apollo 18” is neither novel nor trailblazing. While the plot development of the film is at times trite and overstated, this predictability gives viewers time to notice the style of its camera work. López-Gallego adopts a documentary aesthetic that gives the lunar surface and interior cabins of the Apollo spaceships a gritty realism. Viewers may recognize this style from many films of the disaster-horror genre. What makes the scene work of “Apollo 18” unique is the way López-Gallego integrates the themes of the film into its visual presentation. The film is shot from mounted cameras in and surrounding the ship as well as cameras the astronauts hold at midlevel. The fuzziness of the astronauts’ vintage 1970s

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‘Apollo 18,’ the English-language debut by director Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego, tells the story of a manned mission to the moon kept secret by NASA and the government. While its production and direction shine, the movie takes unmistakable visual cues from thrillers like ‘Moon’ and ‘Alien.’ equipment is immediately apparent. This gives viewers the feeling of straining their necks as they try to follow the astronauts floating off screen in their spaceships or shaking the camera as they move about the lunar surface. By providing the astronauts with camcorders, the scriptwriters let the audience experience the events of the movie almost literally through Walker and Anderson’s eyes. Like the astronauts, viewers lack knowledge or perception of what lies out of range of their painfully inadequate vision. Simultaneously, the

sheer quantity of cameras is voyeuristic and makes the characters objects of the audience’s surveillance. Yet even these extra eyes fail to enhance the astronauts’ vision. In fact, the cameras turn toward the astronauts as much as they do any paranormal activity. As Commander Nate Walker realizes midway through the film, “All the cameras Ben… They’re watching us.” The challenge of editing a movie to appear amateur while advancing the plot in logical directions is one López-Gallego tackles with demonstrable skill. This is also where the strength

of the acting really shines. Christie delivers a striking performance as he struggles to hold on to the mission’s unraveling strings in addition to his sanity. Much of the fear the film inspires comes from its absences: of a straightforward premise, of visible danger and of patriotic mission. The moon’s eerie stillness mixed with random moments of chaos presents a jarring combination that is as disoriented as the astronauts floating in space.

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Debut Princess Chelsea album royally uneven Baroque-pop act can’t find groove despite excellent imagery, lyricism Jenna Quilty ArtsEtc. Reporter In almost any classic fairytale, behind the sugary-sweet characters lies a deeper, darker theme to the story. From its cover to its content, Princess Chelsea’s debut album, Lil’ Golden Book, appears to be just the same as a classic fairytale, starting with the image of a cherubic princess and her fluffy cat adorning the cover of what looks like a book out of the “Little Golden Book” series. Within a few seconds of listening, however, the feeling of being in an enchanted forest disappears into something charmingly creepy — Snow White meets The Addams Family. The album illustrates stories of growing into adolescence in New Zealand. The echoes of Chelsea Nikkel’s voice against the slow plucking of a harp and an ‘80s style beat on a keyboard melt together to form “Machines of Loving Grace.” The song is reminiscent of Enya, combining classic string instruments with modern-day melodies. A hint of xylophone and the high-pitched, slurred lyrics add just enough to make the song sound something like a children’s song, but the use of electric guitar and a sound similar to radio transmission signals add a more mature touch to an otherwise innocent track. Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Chelsea Nikkel of Princess Chelsea was originally a part-time member of the band The Brunettes,

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Chelsea Nikkel’s soft vocals do nothing to counteract the numbing backing to her new release. playing the saxophone and keyboard. Nikkel then went on to debut her solo album Lil’ Golden Book with the producing help of Jonathan Bree, frontman of The Brunettes. Bree makes a guest appearance on Princess Chelsea’s track “Cigarette Duet.” “Cigarette Duet” has a somewhat foreboding tone due to the use of organs and the strong contrast between the deep, careless tone of guest vocalist Bree and the saccharine tone of Chelsea Nikkel. The song portrays a dialogue between a couple whose relationship has become tense due to their opposing views on smoking: “It’s just a cigarette that I got from Jamie-Lee/ She’s gonna get a smack and I’m gonna give you three.” Nikkel’s talent is this ability to take innocent melodies and string them together with thoughtprovoking lyrics. Although the lyrics are simplistic, the pure nature of the melody against the serious subject of smoking and its effects on relationships help the message of “Cigarette Duet” ring loud and clear. “Overseas,” another quirky and imaginative track, tells the story of adolescents desperately seeking a wilder lifestyle outside of New Zealand: “We skimp we save we go overseas/ We leave those behind us who give us what we need/ In two years we return with a sigh of relief/ But we say it was better.” An ominous melody on piano is woven with

the occasional spark of a xylophone to evoke the feeling of being in a dark, unknown and dangerous place. The chord progression also creates a feeling of moving up and down along the bar staff, making the song feel similar to moving along the waves in the ocean. Nikkel certainly knows how to use imagery to her best ability. Although Princess Chelsea’s album does incorporate a creative twist by juxtaposing good with evil, no song in particular stands out. And with the whispery quality of Chelsea Nikkel’s voice and the constant use of piano and xylophone, the album can feel monotonous as times. All this would seem to put Princess Chelsea in as much distress as the damsel in many of its tracks, but Lil’ Golden Book is thankfully saved by the wit in her lyrics and baroque-pop influences. These elements darken the album enough so it can never be confused with a children’s lullaby. In this fairytale, the princess was much better off when she took a turn for the dark side.

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Cards shut out Crew Carpenter keeps Milwaukee off board as St. Louis narrows gap to 8 1/2 games in NL Central ST. LOUIS (AP) -Chris Carpenter looked more like a Cy Young award winner than a .500 pitcher against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. Carpenter (9-9) pitched a four-hitter to record his 14th career shutout in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2-0 win. Rafael Furcal provided the offense with a solo home run but Carpenter needed just 2 hours, 5 minutes for his first shutout since he blanked the Brewers 3-0 exactly two years before in Milwaukee. He struck out five and walked two, one intentional. After losing the series opener on Monday, the Cardinals won the last two to move within 8 1/2 games of the first-place Brewers in the NL Central with 19 games to play. The Cardinals are 6 1/2 games behind Atlanta in

the wild card race with the Braves coming to St. Louis on Friday to start a three-game series. St. Louis won five of its last six against Milwaukee to earn a season series split (9-9). “Nice win for us,” Carpenter said. “Going into an off day, with a big series coming up, to be able to get that win against a quality pitcher, a quality club we need to beat, it was a nice win all around and obviously I pitched well.” Carpenter was 1-2 with a 5.68 ERA in three previous starts this season against Milwaukee. He said the difference was being able to locate his fastball. “If you can locate your fastball on both sides of the plate, you’re going to have success,” Carpenter said. “If you get the ball in the middle of the plate, you’re not. “I was able to get quick early outs because

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play.” As the Badgers continue their quest for a return trip to the Rose Bowl — or beyond — having players like Groy who can move around and fill different spots is vital to long-term success. Physical wear and tear is inherent in football, arguably no more so than in the trenches along the line of scrimmage. Groy understands that grabbing a role that belongs solely to him — similar to that of last year ’s left guard, John Moffitt — just isn’t present at the time, though he does have his sights set on one in the future. “I’d prefer to [have a solidified position]. A little down the road, I think that’ll happen,” Groy said. “For now, I think anybody on the line is as prepared as I am. I don’t think I’m anything special. It’s kind of, if somebody else had to move positions, I think they could do it just as easily as I can. I don’t think it’s anything spectacular.” It’s hard to blame Groy for desiring a little bit of consistency in his football career, especially after seeing Moffitt and last year ’s left tackle, Gabe Carimi, both reach the National Football League after spending their UW career at one spot. But, as Wagner pointed out, filling in different holes throughout the offense does have its benefits. “I think it’s an advantage,” Wagner said. “We had Bill Nagy do that throughout his whole career, and he turned out to be one of the best o-linemen ever here.”

attention,” Bostad said. “Running down the sideline and not blocking anybody, we made a point of that already. I think he just has to be able to go out and play from the first level on and show that he can be a physical inside presence for us.” As much as the 6-foot5, 320-pound Groy has impressed with his mobility, his willingness to hop back and forth between positions has earned the most respect from his teammates and coaches. In addition to playing along the offensive line and fullback, Groy lined up with the punt team last season against Minnesota. For all the weapons the Badgers have this season — Wilson, White, running back Montee Ball and wide receiver Nick Toon, to name a few — any instability along the offensive line can render them largely ineffective. Yet when Frederick went down, there was hardly any panic. After all, Groy has appeared in more than twice as many games as Frederick, and according to Bostad, he’s been waiting for his chance. “I was fully prepared to play Ryan way back,” Bostad said. “[Right guard] Kevin Zeitler had some setbacks earlier in spring camp, and I just said, ‘Hey, we’re fully prepared to go with Ryan.’ That’s kind of why he got out there Saturday before the half. He was a guy that we felt as a staff, this guy needs to get out here and

I was able to get balls on the corner. These guys obviously are a real nice hitting team.” Corey Hart, who had his 18-game hitting streak snapped, felt his team was the victim more of bad luck than good pitching. “We hit balls at people,” Hart said. “Sometimes a pitcher has to be a little lucky to win games. He threw the ball well, but if those balls fall, it’s a different story.” St. Louis manager Tony La Russa saw a different game. “Real good stuff, real good location, great concentration,” La Russa said of Carpenter. “He was the whole package tonight.” The benches and bullpens emptied in the top of the ninth after Carpenter (9-9) struck out Nyjer Morgan. The two had words and Morgan headed toward the mound before being restrained by

KORGER, from 14 its path seems to validate that bigger is indeed better. More teams in a conference mean more money, more publicity and a stronger brand of football to sell to the athletic market. Let’s be honest here. Texas A&M is a solid football program, but in the SEC they will be a doormat. As I see it, the SEC only wants to crack open the recruiting strongbox of Texas and the state’s exclusive affair with the Big 12. When the rest of the Big 12 teams leave, where will they go? With the SEC and Pac-12 looking to absorb the remaining teams and expand their grip on college football, here are a few things the Big Ten should look at changing as well as making a play at expanding the conference once more. Step 1: Legends and Leaders? Yawn. I have to say the first time I heard the names of the Big Ten divisions I felt the conference was playing a bad joke. The names reflect zero creativity or relevance, and when the news of the names went public message boards across the Internet were

SCHEDULE, from 14 games Jan. 8 and Jan. 12, while Northwestern and Indiana will come to the Kohl Center Jan. 18 and Jan. 26, respectively.

teammate Prince Fielder. No punches were thrown and Morgan was ejected. “He’s a good player,” Carpenter said. “He’s a serious talent. He just plays the game a different way. I’m not going to play his game.” Morgan said Carpenter yelled an expletive at him after the strikeout. “There’s really nothing to explain,” Morgan said. “I was walking off the field until he said (that). “Just hard ball. It was kind of a quick hook, but whatever.” The home run was the third for Furcal in the last seven days against Milwaukee. He went deep twice in Milwaukee last week when the Cardinals swept the Brewers. Jon Jay went 3 for 4 for his fifth straight multihit game and he has 11 hits in his last 17 atbats. Albert Pujols was 2 for 4 but grounded

mocking the anemic name choices, effectively ridiculing the Big Ten. Here’s a better name for the divisions, “The Heartland” and “The Great Lakes.” Both names are more marketable and creative than what currently exists, and they actually have a relevant meaning to the pride of the Midwest. Do you think the teams in Legends and Leaders fit their titles? Someone explain to me what makes Minnesota a legend? They claimed national championships in the 1930’s and ‘40s; now only the memory of Minnesota winning is the stuff of legends. Did it actually happen? No one really knows.

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Cardinals outfielder Albert Pujols slides into home but is tagged out by Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy in the eighth inning in St. Louis Wednesday. into his major leagueleading 27th double play. Lance Berkman doubled to lead off the fourth against Milwaukee’s Zack Greinke (14-6) and scored the game’s first run on Yadier Molina’s

you separated Ohio State and Michigan in different divisions to give them a chance to play each other twice a year. I think these respected rivals should be in the same division, just as Wisconsin and Minnesota. Separate the divisions according to location. I’m not sure why you did it the way you did, but the separation of perennial rivals in different divisions displays no leadership. It’s a legendary grievance.

Step 2: Realign the Divisions Put the big rivalries in the same divisions. I understand you had enough foresight to continue the WisconsinMinnesota and Michigan-Ohio State games, but what about Iowa-Wisconsin? The Heartland Trophy I’m sure is more comfortable staying in Madison for the time being, but why have you deprived the fans of this game? And pardon me for saying this, but I think

Step 3: Add Missouri and Iowa State Adding these two schools makes sense. Before the Big Ten announced Nebraska was to become its 12th member, Missouri’s name was all over the rumor mill. A natural fit because of the high level of their sports programs, academic prowess — ranked in the top 50 of public universities — and geographical location, Missouri is a promising school to add to the Big Ten. Iowa State is an odd pick I admit, but they will be one of the easiest pieces to grab once the Big 12 ceases to exist. Our conference already has one team in Iowa; why not bring in

Three of the Badgers’ final four games of the season are wildcard selections, meaning the networks can choose which games to air as the date approaches. The

Feb. 19 game vs. Penn State is a CBS wildcard, while the Feb. 25/26 game at Ohio State and the March 4 game vs. Illinois are both CBS/ ESPN wildcards.

sacrifice fly one out later. Furcal made it 2-0 by leading off the fifth with his seventh home run. Greinke went seven innings and allowed two runs and eight hits with four strikeouts.

another? While other conferences continue to expand, we must make every effort to keep pace. Reckless expansion is not what I’m advocating. What I’m advocating is expanding with an already proven program and a team that already lies within the reach of the Big Ten market. By adding Nebraska and a championship game you have already taken steps to increase the relevance and prosperity of the Big Ten. Now continue it by absorbing parts of a crumbling conference before other conferences do it first and put the Big Ten in the national spotlight as the premier conference once more. On Wisconsin, Nick Korger nkorger@badgerherald.com

The Badger Herald | Sports | Thursday, September 8, 2011

NIU next up for Badgers on road Elliot Hughes

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Wheaties or Madden? Zhao Lim The Badger Herald

Senior forward Laurie Nosbusch leads a Wisconsin offense that has scored five goals over the past two road games. That offense will meet a Northern Illinois team that has allowed 13 goals over their first five games.

After winning 2 previous games away from home, UW looks for more Brett Sommers Statistics Editor Two down, two to go. The past three days have served as halftime for the Wisconsin women’s soccer team’s four-game road trip. The schedule started off last Friday at Dayton and at Cincinnati on Sunday, and the Badgers were able to return home with two victories, 3-1 and 2-1 respectively. Now UW (4-1) hits the road for two more games against Northern Illinois on Thursday and at UWMilwaukee on Sunday. Northern Illinois (04-1) has the potential to be an early-season trap game for the Badgers, if taken lightly. The Huskies have been outscored 13-1 in five games this season, despite outshooting their opponents 55-53 in those games. “We have to limit their ability to get shots. They are good on set pieces and have some people that can be dangerous,” Badgers head coach Paula Wilkins said. In order to slow the NIU attack and make the Huskies continue to come away empty handed, Wilkins said the Badgers have to pressure the ball in order to prevent easy entry passes. Senior goalkeeper Michele Dalton also feels like there is a lot she can do to ensure a Badgers victory after judging her performances over the past week. “I go into every game, against every opponent with the same mentality,” Dalton says.

“Perfection is kind of my motto. Lately we have given up some goals that I definitely regret still. I feel like I personally have some work to do, organizing and communicating, making sure those things are effective.” A lot of Wisconsin’s recent success has had to do with senior forward Laurie Nosbusch, who has scored a goal in back-to-back games, ending a small cold spell during the first three games of the season. “We have been attacking with numbers and been willing to fight through defenders,” Nosbusch said. “We aren’t giving up on anything and not taking it for granted that we are going to get another chance. Anytime there is a half-chance we are going for it, with everything we have.” And Nosbusch already smells NIU’s blood in the water, so to speak. “We have to stay focused on playing at our highest level and coming out strong to try to set a tone for the rest of the game, so that maybe if we put a few (goals) in early we won’t give them any hope for getting a cheap goal off of us,” she said. That is exactly what Wilkins wants to hear, but she still made sure to make Badger players aware as to how much weight an early season game versus a struggling opponent can mean after practice Wednesday. “It’s a big NCAA game for us. If we don’t get a result it will probably hurt us significantly, so we need to understand that and just go after them,” Dalton said. The future of the Badgers’ season and the success they have will hinge on whether

Wisconsin can maintain the level of game-bygame improvement that Wilkins has already seen since the Badgers’ season opener versus defending national champion Notre Dame. “The one thing that we have had inconsistencies with is our physical effort, and I think we are getting closer and closer to being better with that,” Wilkins said. “If [the Badgers] want to make the NCAAs, then this is a game that they have to come out and put their best foot forward to be successful. We talk about bettering our performance every game, and this is another game for us to (do that). Focusing on the performance rather than the outcome is going to be important for us.” While all of the little things seem to be adding up and earning the Badgers victories, conventional wisdom would suggest that four straight road games would begin to wear on the team at some point and cause Wisconsin to stumble, but not according to Dalton. “Honestly, I prefer being on the road because I think as a team we are a lot more focused,” she said. “Last year it felt like all of our games were on the road, and we found success in that. [We] keep the travel squad smaller, and I think everyone is traveling for a purpose and that purpose is to win.” “When you are at home there are other distractions, family, friends, social things going on on campus. You have a lot more freedom, but when we are on the road it is a lot more professional. I prefer that environment. I think we are the most successful in that environment.”

Gracing cover of iconic cereal box offers membership into special sports club, whole grain healthy goodness

Nothing more exclusive than posting up on cover of top sports video game; curse over, done with

Come on. It’s the “Breakfast of Champions.” Is this really even a question? For decades now, Wheaties cereal has been an iconic platform for athletes to reach iconography themselves. Everyone grew up with Wheaties and knows it well. Wheaties is right there with Thomas the Tank Engine and Winnie the Pooh. Although these days Madden does have more attention focused around the unveiling of its next cover man, it doesn’t come close in prestige to Wheaties. Appearing on the cover of Wheaties puts you in the same club with some — if not most — of America’s biggest sports heroes. To name a few: Lou Gehrig, Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe and Mary Lou Retton. I have trouble seeing any negative consequences to being on the cover a Wheaties box. You are fitted in an image of greatness, marketability for the athlete shoots up and, oh yeah, Wheaties just happens to be delicious and healthy. Healthy. Not exactly something that can be ascribed to Madden. I’m not saying curses are real … but here are the facts about being on the cover of Madden: Excluding this year’s cover man, Peyton Hillis (because he has yet to play the season that follows his cover appearance), eight of the 12 cover men had overt negative years immediately following taking the cover. Of that eight, five suffered injuries. I’m just sayin.’ Wheaties is for champs, Madden is for chumps.

Sure, being immortalized on a Wheaties box would be pretty awesome, but let’s be honest, almost any athlete can find their face on that cardboard — including NASCAR drivers. When it comes to gracing covers, no cover has a higher prestige than the likes of Madden. Disregard the talk of the Madden Curse; it no longer is an issue. Troy Polamalu, Larry Fitzgerald, Drew Brees — who have all been on the cover — haven’t had those careercramping seasons. Being chosen to be the face of Madden for a season, not only are football players glorified for their work the previous season, but they also become a part of history that no one else can claim for that year. While every athlete may want to claim at one point they made it onto the Wheaties box, it only lasts a few weeks before it’s gone. It can even happen multiple times, such as Ken Griffey Jr. — he appeared every year from 1996-2000 — or the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010. Regardless of the fact that Madden may not possess delicious, nutritious qualities but — speaking to what it does provide to society —without madden the world would not have the quality YouTube video that is “Greg Jennings (Broken leg) scores on the saints.” There would be no putting “the team on my back.” No healthy, nummy cereal needed here, just laughs and the ability to pretend one is a football team. When it comes to the Madden cover, there have been no repeats and the exclusivity that comes with the honor makes the opportunity a greater distinction than being on some cereal box.

S PORTS With Frederick out, Groy steps in Sports Editor

Mike Fiammetta sports@badgerherald.com

The Badger Herald | Sports | Thursday, September 8, 2011

Called up for first start on UW’s offensive line, redshirt sophomore set to fill in gaps Mike Fiammetta Sports Editor At Wisconsin, luxury comes in the form of depth. Following last Thursday’s seasonopening 51-17 win over Nevada-Las Vegas, one of the perhaps only two or three drawbacks from the game was the left knee injury suffered by left guard Travis Frederick. The Badgers racked up 499 yards of total offense against the Rebels, including a combined 317 yards from new quarterback Russell Wilson. But Monday, head coach Bret Bielema revealed Frederick had a slight MCL sprain and would miss Saturday’s game vs. Oregon State, though he could return Sept. 17 against Northern Illinois. Indeed, Frederick wasn’t listed on the Badgers Week 2 depth chart. Redshirt sophomore Ryan Groy, his backup, was listed as the starting left guard in between left tackle Ricky Wagner and center Peter Konz. Even

though Groy appeared in all 13 games last season, Saturday’s game will be his first career start on the offensive line. “I’m excited about it, but I’m not making a big deal about it,” Groy said. “It’s what I’ve been in this situation for; it’s what I’m here to play football for. I’m not making a big deal about it. I’m not thinking about it too much. Just focusing on Oregon State and going from there.” Groy started two games in 2010 (Week 1 vs. UNLV, Week 11 at Michigan), but those came as a fullback — a testament to the athletic ability that prompted both Wagner and Konz to call Groy the quickest offensive linemen on the team. “He’s definitely the fastest o-lineman we have,” Wagner said. “I think he’s going to be a good addition. We don’t want to see Travis go down, but we always step the next guy in.” “It feels good to have somebody who can back you up,” Konz added. “You feel very confident going into a game like this

Stephanie Moebius The Badger Herald

Ryan Groy appeared in all 13 games last season, playing on the offensive line and, at times, fullback. He is frequently noted for his rare speed as a lineman. knowing that you haven’t made a huge jump from Travis Frederick to the next guy.” Groy saw plenty of action in the win over UNLV, and one play in particular caught head coach Bret Bielema’s eye.

Late in the second quarter, running back James White caught a screen pass from Russell Wilson, and Groy was out in front of White for nearly half of the field. The play went for 40 yards and set up a 29yard field goal for kicker

Kyle French that sent the Badgers into the locker room leading 37-3 at halftime. “For about 20 yards, James was drafting off of Ryan, I think, going stride for stride,” Bielema said in his Monday press

conference. Offensive line coach Bob Bostad, though, was less enthusiastic about the play. “Well that’s probably gotten too much

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UW receives B1G schedule Mike Fiammetta Sports Editor The University of Wisconsin football team will entertain Nebraska for the Cornhuskers’ first Big Ten game Oct. 1, and its men’s basketball brethren will follow suit two months later. The Big Ten announced its 2011-12 men’s basketball schedule Wednesday, and the Badgers will travel to Omaha to face Nebraska Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. on ESPN2. That game is Wisconsin’s earliest conference opener since the 1966-67 season, when the Badgers traveled to Illinois Dec. 19. In total, UW has eight games scheduled to air on the ESPN family of networks. That number could rise to 10 if the Feb. 25/26 matchup at Ohio State and the March 4 game against Illinois are aired on ESPN over CBS or the Big Ten Network. The first Big Ten game on CBS

will also feature Wisconsin when the Badgers travel to Michigan Jan. 8. All together, the Badgers will have 12 conference games on either ESPN or CBS. Some other notes from the Big Ten schedule: By adding a 12th team to the conference, the Big Ten Tournament will feature 11 games for the first time ever. The tournament will begin Thursday, March 8, and run through Sunday, March 11, at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. ESPN2 will cover the third and fourth games of the tournament, while ESPN will televise the fifth and sixth and CBS will air the semifinals and championship. Also a result of the move to a 12-team conference, Wisconsin faces four Big Ten teams only once each. The Badgers travel to Michigan and Purdue in consecutive

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Wisconsin games on ESPN, CBS

Megan McCormick The Badger Herald

Jordan Taylor will lead the Badger basketball team against Nebraska in their first Big Ten game Dec. 27, echoing the football team’s conference opener. A minimum of eight of Wisconsin’s games will be broadcast by ESPN channels. CBS has also picked up a few games, bringing UW’s total to 12 conference games that will be aired on either ESPN or CBS.

Dec. 27 Jan. 3 Jan 8. Jan. 12 Jan. 26 Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 23 Feb. 25/26 March 4

at Nebraska Michigan State at Michigan Purdue Indiana at Minnesota at Michigan State Penn State at Iowa Ohio State Illinois

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An open letter to the Big Ten Conference Nick Korger Korger’s Korner Dear Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors, Come this time next year, Texas A&M will leave the Big 12 and the SEC will continue on the march to become the first super-conference in college football. The Big 12 is crumbling; the Pac-12 and the Big

Ten helped kick start the fall of a shaky structure by removing Colorado and Nebraska from the conference ranks. As the Big 12 falls apart, conferences are hot on the chase for new teams to add. What will the Big Ten take from the Big 12 when the smoke clears? Only time will tell, but our conference must make a strong pull to add as many teams as it can when the Big 12 falls apart to keep up with the frantic pace of the Pac-12 and the SEC. Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops said the formation of super-conferences “seems the direction the world’s going,” in an interview with the Associated Press. In a country of Wal-Mart, the success of large franchises crushing all smaller business in

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