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The Democratic Party of Wisconsin began its recall campaign against Gov. Scott Walker early Tuesday with overnight events taking place across the state. Supporters in Madison gathered at Hawk’s on State Street.

Walker recall kicks off As the clock struck 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Democrats in Wisconsin began circulating petitions Mike Kujack State Reporter The petition process to recall Gov. Scott Walker began Tuesday, although Democrats have yet to find a candidate to run against him. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched its recall campaign against Gov. Walker at midnight Monday with a variety of themed events to celebrate the effort’s kickoff. A local recall party took place at Hawk’s Grill and Bar on State Street. United Wisconsin, an independent grassroots organization, held a pajama-themed social event at the bar to commemorate “the beginning of a historic journey,” according to spokesperson Erik Kirkstein. “The people of Wisconsin have been waiting for this for months,” Kirkstein said.

“This is the culmination of citizens all across the state, and we can’t wait to recognize them and start [the recall] off on the right track.” Wisconsinites interested in participating in Walker’s recall were able to sign petitions beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday at United Wisconsin’s event and at similar events across the state. According to Kirkstein, United Wisconsin was created for the sole purpose of bringing about a “successful” recall of Walker. The organization operates separately from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin or unions in the state, though they do hold partnerships with both the AFL-CIO and the Democratic Party. Democrats still lack a candidate expressing interest in running against

Edgewater nears final approval After more than 2 years of contentious debate, project close to securing funds Adelaide Blanchard News Editor The persistent Edgewater Hotel project cleared another hurdle in its race to completion last week when a private financing plan was approved and finalized, but the project still has to undergo a city vote during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Project Developer Robert Dunn said the project received all the private financing necessary to proceed with the hotel to be built on the shore of Lake Mendota, but a contentious debate is expected on the public financing end as the City Council takes on the 2012 capital budget tonight. While he would not dive into exact details on the finance plan’s size, he said it has been consistent with the Tax Increment Financing plan the city laid out. Dunn said he was excited the “outstanding requirement” had been met and was confident the plan would go forward based on recent comments from Madison Mayor Paul Soglin.

the governor in the potential recall election. Two of Wisconsin’s more wellknown Democrats, former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold and U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, have both publicly stated they do not have intentions of running during the 2012 election. Graeme Zielinski, DPW spokesperson, said the Democrats would not focus on finding candidates until after the recall petition efforts are complete. “A recall election hasn’t been triggered, so you can’t put the cart before the horse,” Zielinski said. “The process will work itself out. There are plenty of worthy successors to Scott Walker. You don’t need to have a candidate to know that people want him recalled. Now is not the time; now is the time to collect 540,000 signatures.” The GOP launched a

website Monday called the Recall Integrity Center that allows citizens to report petition fraud. A statement from the party said it launched the website to protect the integrity of the signature gathering process. RPW spokesperson Nicole Larson said in an email to The Badger Herald that the website will provide Wisconsin voters with a sense of security in the signature collecting process. “The Republican grassroots in Wisconsin proved to be among the best in the nation during the 2010 elections and will continue to stand with Gov. Walker and his common sense reforms,” Larson said. The site lists several ways to report fraud, including calling the center and reporting the fraud, posting videos or photos

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Members of student government denied the appeal of a multicultural student organization in last night’s Student Services Finance Committee meeting, with none of the members who had originally voted “nay” changing their original vote. In its appeal to the committee, Multicultural Student Coalition appealed SSFC’s original decision to deny the group funds on the basis of incorrectly implementing procedure, miscalculations during the original hearing and improper bylaw implementation. A main point of debate centered on the group’s accusation that committee members bordered on a viewpoint neutrality violation when they did not take the group’s numbers at face value and made internal calculations. MCSC member Rebecca Pons said the moment prorating is introduced, there has to be a viewpoint involved. SSFC Chair Sarah Neibart responded, arguing the committee is allowed to assess and interpret the numbers given by the group, and that

The most wonderful time of the year Holiday decorations light up Olin-Turville Park Monday evening after the city kicked off its annual Holiday Fantasy in Lights Nov. 11. The decorations will remain in place through New Years and are lit up from dusk until dawn. Malory Goldin The Badger Herald

He said he hopes to start construction by next year and added there is a big economic value for Madison in his project. “We’re in a time of true desperation,” Dunn said. “We need to focus on bringing people back to work.” The banks were confident they could finance the Edgewater Hotel after a state appeals court approved the project in late October, Ald. Bridget Maniaci, District 2, said. Now one of the only questions left concerning the project’s feasibility is contingent upon a vote tonight in City Council. The council must decide whether to restore $16 million in TIF loans to the budget, which is the portion of the bill the city would need to pay for the hotel to be built. The Edgewater Hotel has been contentious as its funding process has been convoluted, and it faces both strong support and opposition on City Council. “People who want to kill the project are going

VPN refers to the way members cannot take into account any viewpoints regarding the group itself. SSFC Rep. Cale Plamann agreed and said he did not believe he made any violations when making calculations. He said the body has a responsibility to interpret the numbers given from a group based on direct service criteria. “The criteria as written and as decided on by the seventh circuit is legal,” he said. “This is legal, this is procedurally valid and if someone did change their procedure from group to group, that would be a problem.” SSFC Rep. Tia Nowack said she felt members of the committee were not acting consistently with how they had in previous hearings during the original MCSC budget hearing and said she felt this meant the committee should reconsider and have a rehearing. SSFC Rep. David Vines said he agreed with Plamann that the process is legal but felt significant errors in the committee’s finding of fact constituted reason to reconsider. He cited the example of the group’s survey direct service, which members

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Trans Week set to inform Madison LGBT campus center works to bring more community education through involvement Jackie Allen Campus Reporter As part of a nationwide movement this week to raise awareness of transgender issues, the University of Wisconsin’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transexual Campus Center is kicking off a number of events throughout the week to support the transgender community and educate the city and campus on transgender issues. Simon Fisher, LGBT Campus Center event coordinator, said this week’s events would have an educational focus on transgender issues both for the university and the Madison community. He added these issues are sometimes marginalized because of a focus on gay and lesbian programming. “I think what we really want to talk about is the fact that gender identity is not a thing that a lot of people

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News Reporter With less than a year until the 2012 presidential election, a prominent candidate in a seemingly up-for-grabs Republican primary field made multiple public stops in Wisconsin Monday. Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain held a fundraising event Monday at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, according to his website. Cain also held a rally at a Packer game tailgate last night. Cain’s luncheon fundraiser marks the start of the presidential political season in the state. In the months leading up to the Wisconsin primary on April 3, 2012, numerous campaign stops are likely to be made in Wisconsin by Republican nominee candidates.

As of now, the Republican front appears wide open, with candidates rising and falling in the polls almost weekly, University of Wisconsin political science professor Donald Downs said. There are a handful of top contenders, he added, but it is still unpredictable who will win the nomination. “It’s up for grabs; it’s hard to predict,” Downs said. “Right now the Republicans don’t have a unified force, and are supporting a range of candidates.” The race for the Republican nomination has seen surges in popularity among candidates, with hopefuls entering and exiting the race and the lead changing many times already. However, UW political science professor Charles Franklin said former

Madisonians argue plans detrimental to historic preservation Ally Boutelle City Editor Project heads for the proposed redevelopment of the 100 block of State Street were met with strong opposition from the public while arguing their plan before the city’s Landmarks and Urban Design commissions Monday night. Eric Lawson, president and CEO at Potter Lawson, Inc., and Doug Hirsch, the company’s design director, presented the plans for the development Lawson referred to as “a vision.” Jason Tish, executive director of the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation, said the project is an “architecturally dishonest and jarring” attack on one of the city’s most historic areas. “Designated landmarks and another two-story building would simply go away,” he said. “This [is] a blatant violation of city policy toward historic places. It’s careless and heavy-handed.” Tish said the area is a hallmark of Madison tourism as it’s seen as a landmark for visitors and residents alike. He added the demolition would detract from State Street’s “walkable [and] vintage charm.” He also said the approximately

$10 million set for use in the redevelopment efforts could instead help redesign and rehabilitate the block’s historic buildings. “As far as jobs go, rehabilitation and redesign projects create more jobs per million dollars than construction projects,” he said. Several Madison residents echoed Tish’s concerns, saying demolishing landmarks is detrimental to the architectural character of the downtown area. Multiple speakers also said the project would chip away at Madison’s history for future generations. Both the developers and several Madison residents argued the project would instead preserve the character of State Street while taking the downtown area in a more modern direction. “As we continue to build our history, having architecture that is expressive of modern ideas is necessary,” UDC member Dawn O’Kroley said. The developers said one of their top priorities is preserving State Street’s unique facades and pieces of historic buildings. Both Lawson and Hirsch said construction plans would include leaving several of the block’s original facades intact and only involve constructing behind them. Builders would also use pieces of the original buildings in the new development, they added.

One notable element being saved, they said, is a group of historic tiles currently at 121 State St. “We would preserve the block’s architectural character while creating vibrancy,” Project Manager George Austin said. Lawson and Hirsch said pending the project’s approval, the new buildings would be between two and four stories high. The ground floor would remain retail and restaurant space, while the upper floors would be converted to offices. The controversial project has received financial backing from philanthropists Jerome Frautschi and his wife Pleasant Rowland, but it requires city approval to move forward. Official city discussion of the project will begin in January, developers said. The project will be reviewed by the city’s Landmarks Commission, Plan Commission and Urban Design Commission, among others. The city’s Landmarks Commission must make a recommendation to the Plan Commission about the project’s conditional use of landmarks. A certificate of appropriateness will be required to continue the project, developers said. Approval of the city’s conditions will begin in February of 2012 and last through April. If the project is approved, construction will begin April 2012 and continue until the summer of 2013.

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candidates. “We have the odd situation where the party is looking for someone more conservative than their frontrunner but hasn’t found anyone else to settle on,” Franklin said. Without a solid majority leader yet, Downs said it may still be possible for another candidate to enter and potentially win the nomination. While the deadline for entry into primaries has passed in some states and is quickly approaching in others, it is possible a more conservative candidate might enter his or her name into the circle, Franklin said. “If the party can’t coalesce around a candidate, it isn’t inconceivable that a late entry could happen,” Franklin said. Regardless of who earns

the Republican nomination, Downs and Franklin agree the presidential election will likely be extremely close. Franklin said it is difficult to predict what will happen in the economy and how the campaigns will play out between now and Nov. 6, 2012, but said the election will probably be decided by a margin of only a few percentage points or less. According to Downs, with a close election likely, Wisconsin will continue to see more fundraising and campaigning events such as Cain’s. “Once the race is on, they’ll be making a lot of stops here because we’re a swing state. Walker has mobilized the left, which might help the Democrats in 2012, but Obama’s approval is below 50 percent here. It’s really up for grabs,” Downs said.

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Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney appears to be the frontrunner in the race. “The pattern we’ve seen [in candidate popularity] was first Donald Trump, then Michele Bachmann, then Mitt Romney, then Rick Perry, then Cain and now maybe [Newt] Gingrich,” Franklin said. “So far, Romney is the only one who has maintained very stable support at least since June.” While Romney is considered by many to be the party front-runner, Franklin said he has not earned the confidence of the conservative Republican base. The recent Republican shift toward greater conservatism, Franklin said, makes Romney appear too moderate. He speculates this is the cause behind the numerous swings in popularity among other

and submitting a formal incident report. Mike Mikalsen, spokesperson for Rep. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, said fraud in Wisconsin elections has not happened regularly in the past except in local races and petitions.

Zielinski said the GOP’s website was created with the purpose to intimidate people who were attempting to practice democracy. “If the Republicans are serious about integrity, they wouldn’t have run the dirtiest political operation the state has ever seen in

to come out,” Maniaci said. In May 2010, the city approved a $16 million TIF loan for the Edgewater, but because it was never acted on and expires after 12 months, it has to be voted on again, said vocal Edgewater opponent Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4. Verveer said he has been against the project since it first went in front of council in 2010, arguing it is detrimental to the historic Mansion Hill area. No tax dollars, he said, should go toward a “luxury hotel.” Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, is one of 10

the recall elections this summer,” said Zielinski. “So for them to all of a sudden say they are defenders of integrity is total bunk.” According to a statement from United Wisconsin, the integrity of their own website was compromised Monday afternoon as the

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MEChA member Jorge Rodriguez asked SSFC to consider giving the group funds for rent so that they did not have to take residence in the SAC where they would not be able to play their music.

MCSC, from 1 including himself had miscalculated. “There were significant errors in our finding of fact that were repeated over and over again, and for that purpose alone, somebody should motion to reconsider this decision,” Vines said. After debate, none of the five members who had originally voted “nay” on the eligibility hearing felt they had heard significant information to change their vote, and with this the appeal was denied. Today the Student Judiciary will hear MCSC’s case, and if

alders who co-sponsored a budget amendment which would put the $16 million TIF loan back into

“The Edgewater is in serious trouble if it doesn’t get passed [Tuesday] night.”

Scott Resnick District 8 Alder

the budget. The amendment moves to add $12.7 million to the current $3.3 million Soglin proposed to cut the Edgewater funding to earlier this year.

site fell victim to a cyber attack that the organization said may still be ongoing. “Our web team reports that this attack was coordinated and deliberate,” the statement said. “Clearly this was done to deny the people of Wisconsin access to the materials we are providing

it rules in favor of the group, it would be granted a rehearing by SSFC. Also during the meeting, members of the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan presented the organization’s budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year. A decision will be reached in Thursday’s meeting. Associated Students of Madison Chair Allie Gardner also presented the ASM Internal Budget during the meeting, but a vote will not be reached until next Monday’s meting. The committee also passed the 2012-13 Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment budget of $83,717.37.

“The Edgewater is in serious trouble if it doesn’t get passed [Tuesday] night,” Resnick said. However, even if the council does vote to reauthorize the loan tonight, Resnick said the mayor may choose to veto the budget, hence returning it to council. Dunn said he was going to attempt to be at the meeting. Ald. Mark Clear, District 19, said the finalization of the project’s private funding both simplifies and complicates the vote tonight. “There’s really nothing holding it back,” Clear said.

for the Walker recall efforts in less than 24 hours.” United Wisconsin is reporting the attack to the FBI and the Wisconsin attorney general, the statement said. — Deputy State Editor Leah Linscheid contributed to this story.

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Community organizer Tony Alvarado-Rivera addresses members of the UW and Madison community Monday as a kick-off event to Trans Awareness Week sponsored by the LGBT Campus Center. While the week used to be directed toward remembrance, it now is centered around education.

TRANS AWARENESS, from 1 think about when they think about LGBT,” Fisher said. “Even though the ‘T’ is there, it’s at the end of LGBT. ... So it’s about bringing the ‘T’ closer to the center of the issues.” Fisher said the pinnacle event for the week is the Trans Monologues and Vigil being held Thursday night at a Room of One’s Own Bookstore. The night will feature poems, songs and monologues, followed by a candlelight vigil at Peace Park to honor members of the transgender community who have lost their lives. Assistant Dean and LGBT Campus Center Director Gabriel Javier said the week’s events have changed over the past several years from focusing on a remembrance of transgender issues to be more educational, awareness building and celebratory. While transgender awareness events will take place on campuses throughout the nation, Javier said they will all

vary based on the different participating communities. “I think each event in those different places, even though they might have similar elements … comes out of the individual communities,” Javier said. The week’s events began Monday night with a workshop by a community organizer Tony AlvaradoRivera focusing on a discussion of transgender experiences and antioppression movements. An additional workshop on gender identity and expression will take place Wednesday night. Fisher added the center will distribute a document to help professors and teaching assistants on campus learn how to create a supportive atmosphere for transgender students. The tip sheet also advises classroom instructors to respect personal boundaries in discussions and lists resources where they can learn more. The document includes various changes in classroom guidelines, such as avoiding roll call until

students have a chance to state a preferred name and pronoun. “It aims to help professors and TAs, before they walk into a classroom, set up an atmosphere,” Fisher said. “It helps trans and gender-variant students perform at their ideal level without having to worry about, ‘Am I going to be the person who does the teaching here?’” Javier added the LGBT Campus Center is also working with other partners, such as the city’s LGBT Center OutReach and Our Lives magazine, to reach the larger Madison community. The Campus Center’s website also features a new interactive map to pinpoint genderneutral restrooms in Madison. “We’re hoping more people learn about transgender issues and that transgender people in the campus and in the community have space to be out, to feel safer and to know there are other people with similar issues,” Fisher said.

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Are the recall Walker protesters too smelly? Malory Goldin The Badger Herald

A Beanie Baby suit is not the best endorsement for change.

Carolyn Briggs Managing Editor

Is a shower too much to ask? The recall Walker movement could use a good suit and a haircut. POINT: When it comes to protesting, a little professionalism goes a long way toward making people sympathize with your cause. This was demonstrated very clearly last winter and spring as tens of thousands of Wisconsin’s public workers took to the streets of Madison to express their displeasure at Gov. Scott Walker’s budget repair bill. Try as they might to paint the protesters as silly college students looking for “life experience” and lazy degenerates in need of jobs — and maybe showers — Republicans in power lost the PR battle as soon as photos of outrages, passionate teachers, police and firefighters hit the front pages of the country’s newspapers. Sympathy for the movement died down after a few months as the foul smelling tent dwellers, who did not have anything better to do, became the public face of protests at the Capitol. Unfortunately for anyone hoping for a new governor at this time next year, this undesirable

group of people remains the public face of an entirely different cause — the movement to recall Gov. Walker. The recall of the governor is intrinsically tied with the notion of bringing back collective bargaining. As Wisconsin’s constitution does not easily allow for a state-wide referendum, this has become the most logical route for anyone looking to gain back that right. With this in mind, supporters of the recall need to convince public employees who previously supported Walker to join their side. Last night the signature gathering season officially kicked off … with a pajama party at a bar. While this may seem like a fun idea for those heavily involved in the movement, the workers hoping to bring back their rights to collectively bargain may see it as frivolous or even an event that makes light of the enormous gravity of their employment situations. Not only are the tactics childish, the people behind them are often — for me — entirely

unpalatable. While I was moved last spring by protests, a few faces from back then and in more recent efforts stand out as out of place: The sign-holding Segway rider who asked people to pay his rent in Lucky so that he could continue protesting as a job, the man who somehow felt protests are enhanced by dressing only in candy necklaces and the Madisonian who poured a full beer on a Republican legislator are embodiments of only a few of the many examples of uninspiring behavior that immediately come to mind. While there are currently serious people involved in this recall effort, the least relatable are currently making the most noise. If recall supporters want to get more than 500,000 Wisconsinites on their side, they are going to have to start making a more professional and appealing spectacle. Carolyn Briggs (cbriggs@badgerherald. com) is a fifth year student majoring in English.

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Well-groomed activists seldom make history. This is a grassroots movement, so viva la devolución. COUNTERPOINT: It may be true that when it comes to protesting, professionalism goes a long way. However, professionalism has never been the main concern of protestors worldwide, nor should it be. Cindy Sheehan was just a mom with a cause. Marchers on Tiananmen were students. The original Tea Partyers protested a beverage. And hell, who could have more dirty, disorganized and unprofessional than the counterculture movement during the 1960s? Carolyn makes fun of “foul smelling tent dwellers,” but the young people who affected policy enough to end the war in Vietnam were far more unwashed than their modern counterparts. Yet their cause and victories have been memorialized ever since. There are other reasons that the recall Walker protestors are failing. As Carolyn points out, Wisconsin’s constitution makes a state-wide referendum

United Council should lobby more Joseph Ohler Jr. Guest Columnist To the students of the UW System: Despite the fact that the Madison student body voted last spring to remain in United Council of UW Students, Inc. for another two years, many students have questioned the utility of UC membership. Badger Herald Editor-in-Chief Signe Brewster summarized the skepticism best in her April 4, 2011 op-ed, “Accomplishments that are not UC’s to claim” include the UW Board of Regents voting in 2010 to grant benefits to domestic partners of UW System staff and the state legislature voting in 2009 to grant in-state tuition to students irrespective of immigration status. When will United Council stop hiding behind others’ successes to admit its failures and the need to change strategies? With the resignation of former Executive Director Nicole Juan in October, now is the perfect time to re-orient staff on how to deliver tangible results on United Council’s own merits as well as to gain lobbying partners. I address you now to garner support for United Council to focus more intensely on producing budgetary results for UW students. Although United Council already has 10 of the 13 four-year UW campuses and 11 of the 13 two-year UW campuses as members, United Council must appeal to the broader public to support the UW System. It is a perpetual effort

to convince lawmakers of the public benefits of ensuring not only access to the UW System but also comprehensive, careerrelevant training of the quality which will persuade potential employers to hire students not only from UW-Madison but also from those less celebrated, less financed UW campuses. Turnover of student leaders at the various member campuses can cause United Council’s objectives to meander, so it is important to have an Executive Director who knows what rhetoric has worked and what has not. Walking for hours in the Capitol, holding clever signs and yelling at lawmakers do not seem to influence those legislators who wish to further reduce UW System funding. If it did, the UW System would not have experienced a reduction disproportionate to those state agencies losing only 1% of their respective budgets. When we combine our argument of the UW System as a public good with re-election money, moderate lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum are more likely to argue a student-friendly opinion. An example of this willingness to find middle ground lies in the 2011-2013 biennial budget, which appropriates $20 million in financial aid for UW students despite a 5% reduction to the overall UW System budget. We can have a better chance of influencing budget cutters by re-allocating funds to make political contributions.

It would take only $80,000 in revenue to donate enough to six representatives, making United Council one of the top three campaign donors for each representative. Why six? On June 16, the State Assembly approved the 2011-2013 biennial budget by a 19-14 margin. Five votes would have blocked the bill, and six votes would have won a different budget. If hired as Executive Director, I offer $5,000 of my salary towards that $80,000, with the remainder coming from reductions in program expenses. To most effectively leverage our political donations, we must reallocate time and expenses from self-preservation to lobbying lawmakers and fact-finding missions to accurately inform the civicminded on the effects of greater UW funding. UC staff spend the majority of time speaking to the Student General Assembly about benefits of UC membership. Additionally, most UC reservations for booths or tables at the Student Union of a given campus occur before a student referendum on UC membership. In these situations, United Council staff are paid to lobby to protect their own jobs. It is crystal clear that if United Council would work both harder and smarter on convincing moderate lawmakers of how their constituents will benefit from greater UW funding, then UC would no longer have to fear for its very existence. This is not to say that

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Collective bargaining protesters inspired others to join them.

I would cancel visits to campuses; I would more efficiently use staff time to inform SGAs about UC’s latest progress on issue campaigns and to hear concerns. By more effectively using staff time during these visits, we will ensure that each campus gets attention year-round rather than ignoring a campus until it votes to leave UC. The difference between an SGA which supports United Council and one which advocates for leaving can be as simple as an Executive Director who says, “I feel you’re still worthwhile, and I will keep you in the loop on further decision making.” Including less popular voices in debate better equips UC to respond to criticism and to find middle ground during ideological challenges. I hope this letter stirs momentum towards a better United Council and subsequently towards a better UW System. My application for Executive Director, including my résumé, is available upon request. If you support my ideas, I encourage you to lobby the United Council Board of Directors at: http://unitedcouncil. net/about-uc/board-ofdirectors Sincerely, Joseph Ohler, Jr. Candidate for United Council Executive Director 2010 Graduate of the Public Administration Program at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

difficult. Even if the tent-dwellers and Segway riders in favor of recalling Gov. Walker were disabled firefighting veterans, their cause would struggle because the legislative deck is stacked against them. Furthermore, it is correct that Budget Repair Bill protestors succeeded because it was not only supported by the public workers it affected but by others who had an interest in seeing them prevail. In this instance, however, there is only one faction— those who want Walker out. It was something special to see many demographics come together in February to demand bargaining rights for our valued Wisconsin educators, and this lent a sense of legitimacy and fellowship to the act. In this instance, however, there exist no differing viewpoints to be joined together in the cause. Ultimately, those who want Walker kicked to the curb are basically the same.

OK, so the recall Walker petition is starting as a PJ party at a burger place. Who knows, though, how it will end? The bargaining rights February protest started when teaching assistants sent valentines cards to legislators and escalated to, at its zenith, more than 100,000 individuals and caused a legal hoopla about constitutional and ethical violations. Even though at this point the recall Walker protests amount to a man dressed in candy and another on a Segway, it’s still a cause to get behind and may still garner the support it needs. And even if the 540,000 people needed to back the recall smell like a turd covered in burnt hair, who cares? El pueblo unido jamás será vencido. Taylor Nye (tenye@ wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in human evolutionary biology, archaeology and Latin American studies.

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Racial factors thrown out in ‘06 Badger Herald Editorial Board: Press reports about the action of Rep. Peggy Krusick, D-Milwaukee, failed to tell the full story about her amendment to “ban using race as a factor in determining who receives state-funded college grants.” What did not come out is this: A white student in 2006 filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights contending that the Talent Incentive grant program violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The complaint was investigated, the complaint was sustained and the Department of Public Instruction in August 2010 signed an agreement to discontinue using race in considering applicants for these grants, which it did, and to ask the Legislature to eliminate race as one of the qualifications for these grants, which it did after the change went through the appropriate legislative channels. This same thing happened in November 2004 when DPI’s Precollege Minority Scholarship program was found to be in violation of Title VI. The agreement signed by DPI required it to open the program to all applicants, publish new brochures about the program and see to it that the legislation authorizing the program was amended accordingly. Here, too, there was a delay between the signing of the agreement and the amending of the legislation. If you want more information on the complaint, investigation and agreement, you can make an Open Records request to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and/or a Freedom of Information Act request to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights in Chicago. I hope this clarifies matters for the Board and for Herald readers. Best wishes. W. Lee Hansen (wlhansen@wisc.edu) is a Professor Emeritus of Economics.

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Bieber’s latest unwraps Xmas originals, classics ‘Mistletoe’ a step forward, but song construction still deserves coal Bess Donoghue ArtsEtc. Staff Writer Earlier this month, Canadian recording artist and teen pop sensation Justin Bieber released his first Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe. This album combines original tracks by Bieber as well as famous covers that include collaborations with other singers, such as Usher. Since the release of his first albums, My World and My World 2.0, the musical styles of Bieber have improved. Even through puberty, his vocals have developed, and his musical production has matured. However, Under the Mistletoe is by no means a masterpiece. Some of his songs on the album blend together, particularly love songs “Only Thing I Ever Get for Christmas” and “All I Want Is You.” While the first has a nice guitar harmony and the second has a slower pace, both have charming melodies that are comfortable for Bieber and aim to warm hearts of every teen girl. But thematically, the

messages are mixed. “Only Thing I Ever Get for Christmas” speaks of a thankful relationship while “All I want You Is You” yearns for love. The two messages together on the same album seem contradictory; however, “All I Want Is You,” is rather popular on iTunes, and makes one wonder: Is the song the voice of Bieber or his fans? Another popular song on iTunes is “Fa la la.” However, the track is poorly constructed. It ushers no real message, rather compiling messages stuck together to form lyrics. Although decent vocals accompany Bieber, nothing else makes the song worth listening. Bieber ’s rendition of “Silent Night” is also nothing spectacular compared to the hundreds of other artists that have covered the seasonal tune. With that said, the album is not a complete waste and does offer a few songs worth adding to holiday playlists. As the singer begins his transition to more rap music, Bieber ’s cover of “Drummer Boy” is well done. And his collaboration with Mariah Carey to perform “All I Want for Christmas is You” beams positive energy and cheery demeanor.

Three original songs by the artist stand out in particular on the album. “Mistletoe” was released as a single prior to the album and blends rap and holiday music to create a poetic and fun melody. The lyrics also play on other Christmas tunes, especially in this creative verse: “Everyone’s gathering around the fire / Chestnuts roasting like a hot July.” The success continues “Home this Christmas,” a beautiful piano tone accompanies a melodious tune that provides a message many listeners will understand: “Pacing down the hallway / Trying to fight the urge to call / I could almost hear a pin drop / Except for the clock on the wall.” Finally, “Pray” is a special song. The song has subpar musical composition, but the lyrics really speak out. While most of Bieber ’s songs on the album involve a love story or Christmas traditions, this message discusses a different angle of the holiday season: The opportunity to make a change. As the holiday season approaches, stress tends to increase. Bieber’s track questions what is important beyond the gluttonous meals and numerous gift exchanges common to the season,

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There may be a couple of songs fans can curl up with on ‘Under the Mistletoe,’ but many of the album’s tracks will leave listeners cold. as he says, “I lose my appetite knowing kids starve tonight / Am I sinner, ‘cause my dinner is still on my plate / Ooh I got a vision to make a difference / And it’s starting today.” Under the Mistletoe is an improvement on Bieber ’s previous work.

Although the singer struggles to create a variety of songs, his vocals and messages have developed greatly. Bieber plans to release another album in 2012 titled Believe, which will again test his musical capability. For now, the singer in on an upward trend.

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Smart library snacking for all midterm cravings Rachel Werts Low-fat Tuesday Columnist We’ve all been there. It’s midterms season, and you’re gearing up for your next big exam. Your plan is to spend the entire day cramming, so you post up at your favorite table at college library with all the necessities: snacks, candy and a couple jumbo energy drinks. These products claim to keep you going, but in reality they’re packed to the brim with empty calories with little nutritional value. You don’t have to sacrifice snacking while you study to avoid putting on the pounds, though. By making a few simple changes you can choose healthier options that are good for your mind and body and hold down that table all day. The key to snacking the right way while you study is to start with healthy options, and then make sure you’re grabbing them in healthy portions. Just read on for some alternatives to all your favorite junk foods! If you’re craving something crunchy… Instead of reaching for chips or pre-made snack mixes, try reaching for air-popped popcorn or a nutrient dense handful of nuts. Popcorn only has 30 calories per cup, so as long as you pick a brand that isn’t covered in butter and salt, you’ve got a great healthy snack! Roasted almonds and cashews are a great option too, as long as you watch your portions. At 170 calories for ¼ cup, this healthy snack isn’t necessarily low calorie. For that, try celery or carrot sticks!

If you’re craving something sweet… If you just can’t concentrate until you satisfy your sweet tooth, try snacking on some sweet fresh fruit instead. One cup of grapes provides a great go-to snack for only 62 calories. Cut up pineapple, chunks of melon and apple slices are also nutritious snack choices. Also, many low-fat yogurts now come in dessert flavors like key lime or banana cream pie that are sure to take care of your sweet fix and give your body a burst of calcium! If you’re craving something chewy… If your go-to study snack is chewy candy like Starburst, gummy bears or Swedish fish, try substituting dried fruit for a tasty alternative. Groceries now carry a variety of dried fruit options, so don’t think you’re limited to a boring box of raisins. Dried apricots, plums, pears, apples, pineapple or cranberries offer tasty and chewy options that are full of vitamin C and other nutrients. A half-cup serving of dried fruit mix has about 160 calories compared to 240 calories in one roll of Starburst. If you need a boost of energy… Back away from the energy drinks! One can

of Rockstar Energy Drink packs a whopping 60 grams of sugar (picture eating 1/3 cup of table sugar!) and 260 calories. Drinking these sugary drinks all night can easily equate a whole additional meal to your day in terms of calories. So if you need a pick me up, grab a cup of caffeinated tea instead. There are plenty of flavored options in all your local supermarket or coffee shop. One or two piping hot mugs can easily last you all night for no additional calories and at a much more affordable price! If all you need is chocolate… Remember that when it comes to chocolate the darker varieties are better for you. Try to limit yourself to a small serving to satisfy your craving (1 oz of dark chocolate has about 150 calories). For another healthy option try chocolate covered fruit or raisins. They’ll give you a dose of chocolate on the outside and a low calorie burst of sweetness on the inside! So now that you know how to expand your knowledge without expanding your waistline — get studying with some smart snacks! Rachel Werts is a senior in the dietetics program. If you want to write a question to the column, just email Wisconsin. dnc@gmail.com.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK Make this week’s recipe for your next study group session. You can substitute your favorite herb or spice blend and play with which flavor you like best. Roasted Chickpeas – the ultimate crunchy snack (serves 4) 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 1 tablespoon olive oil Garlic salt (optional) Cayenne pepper (optional) Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil and season to taste with salt, garlic salt and cayenne pepper, if using. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until browned and crunchy. Watch carefully the last few minutes to avoid burning.

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Ryan praises UW’s defense in opener After limiting Owls to 31 points in 1st game, Badgers aim to keep improving Noah Goetzel Sports Writer Though the chance of an NBA season seems dubious, at least there is college basketball to get excited about. The Wisconsin men’s basketball team pleased fans statewide with an impressive season opening win Saturday afternoon by overwhelming an inexperienced Kennesaw State team 85-31 at the Kohl Center. A balanced attack of outside scoring, unselfish ball movement, superior rebounding and shutdown defense were the keys to UW’s success. The Badgers effectively kept KSU guard Markeith Cummings in check offensively, allowing only 18 points on a 5-of15 shooting night from last season’s leading

COSTLY, from 8 team. He really backs up at both guards and the center position. He does a great job as a [blocker] for us on [special teams]. Just a good kid that really wants the challenge. I think he’ll step into this role and really won’t change much of what we’re doing.” Bielema also offered updates on other injured players, including wide receiver Jared Abbrederis, who appeared to injure his shoulder against Minnesota but will return to practice later this week and should be ready to play Saturday at Illinois. Abbrederis is second on the team with 40 receptions for 641 yards and five touchdowns, and he has also emerged as one of the Big Ten’s top returners, leading the conference with 16.9 yards per punt return and ranking sixth with 23 yards per kickoff return. The Badgers will, however, be without wide receiver Manasseh Garner, who aggravated a groin injury he initially suffered earlier this season. Garner, a sophomore, was widely expected to compete for the No. 3 receiver spot, though he has been limited to just two games

HUGHES, from 8 didn’t go to waste; it transferred to others on the court. And yes, he hit some big shots in big moments (Ohio State knows this) but the 6-foot-6 forward didn’t do it consistently last year. Nothing raises the roof in a building like sinking buckets, and Brust appears to have a nose for finding swishing the net that can raise the game of his teammates, the points on the scoreboard and the

scorer in the Atlantic Sun Conference. Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan said he was proud to see his players support each other to contain Cummings. “We had a challenge guarding a guy that will probably lead that league in scoring again,” Ryan said. “He’s a guy that can score against anybody. He could start for any team in the Big Ten or ACC, Cummings. I thought we did a pretty good job on him considering the number of times he tried to score.” With such an easy victory, perhaps one challenge for Wisconsin will be finding enough minutes to satisfy the team’s array of capable contributors. Since 10 Badgers scored and five players finished with double figures against KSU, Ryan will have plenty of chances to test players striving for playing time during these early non-conference games. Preseason All-American point guard Jordan

this season. Defensive end David Gilbert, who suffered a broken bone in his foot prior to the Oct. 1 Big Ten opener against Nebraska, is still not healthy enough to play. Bielema said a medical redshirt is an option for the junior, though a decision will have to be made by the end of this week. “He just doesn’t have the ability in certain movements with that foot to be painfree,” Bielema said. “I definitely don’t want to put a kid out there that has a risk of trying to aggravate it again.” Wilson, Ball sharing Heisman Hype Though he doesn’t have any universitysupported campaign, Ball has begun garnering Heisman Trophy hype due to his consistently remarkable numbers rushing the football. Ball leads the Big Ten with 1,242 rushing yards on 185 carries (6.7 yards per, also the highest in the conference). The junior running back also has scored 27 touchdowns, the last of which came Saturday against the Gophers and broke the Big Ten singleseason record. Wilson, meanwhile, has had the “RussellManiaXVI” social media campaign

crowd’s volume. A sixth man earns his title not only by playing the most minutes of a team’s reserves, but also by not allowing production to slide by taking a starter off the floor. He’s meant to be a catalyst when momentum is waning. Wisconsin lacked that stimulant last year, and Brust is in position to fill the void by the most effective means — scoring. If Brust maintains the role of a deadeye reserve and a

Taylor will clearly be the difference maker for Wisconsin as a senior floor general this year. His leadership was on display against KSU, as

“We never want people to make a statement just with their scoring. We want people to make it with rebounding, defense, passing and screening. We like good allaround players. Hopefully, that’s what they’re doing now, getting better in all of those areas.” Bo Ryan

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he involved the whole team by dishing out seven assists and adding 11 points, four rebounds and a couple of steals.

powering his Heisman candidacy for most of the season, though it lost significant steam after Wisconsin’s back-to-back losses at Michigan State and Ohio State. The senior quarterback leads the nation in pass efficiency (201.6), yards per attempt (11.1) and ranks second in touchdowninterception ratio (8.3). Against Minnesota, Wilson completed 16 of 17 passes for 178 yards and four touchdowns, boosting his completion percentage to 73.4, fourth in the nation. Bielema, not surprisingly, did not play favorites when asked for his Heisman choice. “I think they both deserve equal consideration,” Bielema said. “Obviously, it kind of gravitated to Russell first. I think quarterbacks, naturally, when they’re playing well, get the attention, or maybe a little bit quicker. “Montee, I think everybody kind of came into the season and they thought maybe it was going to be more of a split role between him and James [White]. … Montee isn’t a real vocal kid; he’s not a guy that’s going to grab the headlines for anything other than his play, and that’s exactly what he wants.”

reliable No. 2 scorer takes form in either Josh Gasser or somewhere in the frontcourt, UW’s offense will be a delight to watch. Elliot is a senior majoring in journalism. Do you think Ben Brust will be a key figure this year for the men’s basketball team? How successful will he be? Speak your thoughts by emailing him at ehughes@ badgerherald.com or tweet @elliothughes12 or @ BHeraldSports.

Wisconsin will also rely on returning frontcourt starters Mike Bruesewitz and Ryan Evans. The tandem of forwards combined for 20 points in the season opener, but Ryan said he expects his players to make statements through more than simply scoring the basketball. “We never want people to make a statement just with their scoring,” Ryan said. “We want people to make it with rebounding, defense, passing and screening. We like good all-around players. Hopefully, that’s what they’re doing now, getting better in all of those areas.” Evans and Bruesewitz met that challenge, combining for 14 rebounds and adding four assists apiece while defensively holding the Owl offense to only 23 percent shooting from the field. Another centerpiece to the Badger frontcourt will be 6-foot-10 forward/ centerJared Berggren, who Ryan said he believes will take over the post

SPLIT, from 8 first game 3-1, but the Tigers forced a third with an overtime win the

“There was a lot of disappointment in the locker room after the game because you’re 1-1 going into the third period and you had an opportunity to get a sweep against the No. 1 team.” Mike Eaves Head coach

following night. Colorado College ended Wisconsin’s season in game three with a 2-1 win. While the loss stung — as any season-ending loss would — Eaves said they were able to move past the loss

and make a statement alongside Evans and Bruesewitz this season. Ryan said he was also impressed by the increasing level of comfort freshmen Traevon Jackson and Frank Kaminsky displayed Saturday, playing in their first college basketball game. “They played well; they mixed it up,” Ryan said. “They got in there and did some things that helped the team defensively and offensively. They seemed to feel a little better after the few minutes that they did get in the first half and then what they got in the second half.” Of course, Ryan also entertained the media as usual at Monday’s press conference after fielding a Facebook question about whether he would consider competing on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” “Well, I’ve got a day job and I’m going to stick to that right now,” Ryan said. “There is an old saying about how in life things happen and

fairly quickly and focus on the next step for their team because they felt they had given the series their all. “Not long at all,” Eaves said of the time it took to recover from the loss. “We played really good hockey. There were no regrets. The coaching staff felt that, the players felt that, that’s all we can ask from them. … To get it out of our system, not very long because we left it all out there.”

everything else, but you want to go out dancing. I do a lot of dancing when nobody else is around. It certainly wouldn’t be on national TV right now. I’d have to polish up a lot of moves.” Ryan added an anecdote about the closest encounter a member of his family has had to dancing on national television when he described how his father challenged MC Hammer to a dance off during the Final Four. “MC Hammer comes walking through,” Ryan said. “[Butch Ryan] goes up to MC Hammer and throws the gauntlet down and challenges him to a dance contest right there. He says, ‘I think I think I’ve got better moves than you.’ Well, this bodyguard goes up to my dad and tried to grab him. And we kind of discouraged the bodyguard from doing that. MC Hammer took a liking to him, but he never danced again for my dad, so he probably knew better.”

Eaves even cited the words of New York Islanders great J.P. Parise to explain just how difficult it is to stay upset over a loss knowing the high level of competition. “In his broken French accent, [Parise] used to talk about [that] people don’t understand the fact that the other team wants to win pretty bad too,” Eaves said. “It’s a hard thing to do. We played our hearts out.”

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Costly Axe: Konz out 2-4 weeks Center sidelined with dislocated ankle; Ball garnering Heisman hype to rival Wilson Mike Fiammetta Sports Editor Paul Bunyan’s Axe was a worthy prize for the Wisconsin Badgers this weekend, though Saturday’s 42-13 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers was a costly one. Junior center Peter Konz suffered a dislocated ankle early in the fourth quarter after running back Montee Ball was tackled backward into Konz’s left leg. Konz has started every game this season for No. 17 Wisconsin and was widely expected to be a top candidate for the Rimington Trophy, awarded annually to the nation’s top center. After the game Saturday, head coach Bret Bielema said Konz’s ankle had been re-set and the 6-foot5, 315-pound Neenah, Wis., native is expected to miss two-to-four weeks. At his weekly Monday press conference, Bielema

confirmed that timetable. “It’s two-to-four weeks,” Bielema said, adding that after the ankle was set, doctors determined there was no structural damage. “He basically came out of it as good as you could possibly hope. His spirits are always upbeat, and my guess is Peter will be back sooner than most people think.” Redshirt sophomore Ryan Groy will start in Konz’s place. The 6-foot5, 320-pound Groy has filled in on spot duty for UW’s offensive line before, appearing in nine games last year and starting one. In his freshman year in 2010, Groy appeared in all 13 games and started two. However, losing Konz for any period of time figures to be costly for Wisconsin, which now can reach the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game later this month after Ohio State and Penn State lost Saturday. “I’m extremely excited for Ryan,” Bielema said. “He’s been just a very unselfish player, just has done anything for the

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Center Peter Konz suffered a dislocated ankle early in the fourth quarter of Wisconsin’s 42-13 win over Minnesota Saturday afternoon at TCF Bank Stadium.

Brust perfect fit for 6th man Elliot Hughes Look Hughe’s Laughing Now

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Freshman goaltender Joel Rumpel made both starts in the weekend series against Minnesota, giving up a single goal Friday but four Saturday to the No. 1 Gophers.

Split not enough for UW Despite upset win over top-ranked Gophers, Badgers unhappy with game 2 play Kelly Erickson Associate Sports Editor If the Wisconsin men’s hockey team was young at the beginning of the season, then right now it’s experiencing some growing pains. After splitting last weekend’s home series with No. 1 Minnesota, head coach Mike Eaves talked about the disappointment Wisconsin felt following Saturday night’s 4-1 loss in his weekly press conference Monday. “There was a lot of disappointment in the locker room after the game because you’re 1-1 going into the third period, and you had an opportunity to get a sweep against the No. 1 team,” Eaves said. “There’s no question that it hurt, and rightly so. It should hurt when you’re a competitive group.” Despite the split, even coming away with a win against not only the No.

1 team in the nation but also a storied rival was a major accomplishment for the Badgers, according to Eaves. From sweeping North Dakota several weeks ago to the win this weekend, Wisconsin has shown it can compete with the nation’s best. But for Eaves there is still plenty of season left and he said his team will continue to grow. “We swept the No. 5 team in the country and split with the No. 1 team, so we’re doing some good things,” Eaves said. “We’re going to continue to get better.” But even with their successes, the Badgers still face problems with consistency. Eaves said there are times UW moves the puck well and looks like a mature team. However, there are also times when its mistakes are costly. “Again, that word ‘consistency’ comes to mind,” Eaves said.

“There’s times when we look very good. Then there’s times when we don’t move it as well as we could, as quickly as we could. Working on that skill set is something that we do every week. It seems to me that the back-pressure of our opponents has allowed them to get takeaways and get stuff, which is something that hasn’t happened before. We’re maybe not moving our feet quick enough or moving the puck.” Those mistakes were abundant in the third period Saturday — a period in which the Badgers consistently played well through the first month of the season — and ultimately allowed Minnesota to win. The mistakes have also played a major role in many of Wisconsin’s losses this year. Eaves credits the inconsistency with his team to simply a young team finding its footing, but he doesn’t want to

focus on breaking down stats so much with such a young team. “I think it’s probably just that,” Eaves said. “I haven’t even looked at [the third-period statistics]. I don’t overanalyze numbers like that; I really don’t, especially with such a young group. We’re going to continue to go back … and he honest with each other and continue to grow.” Road troubles linger with Colorado College This weekend, Wisconsin travels to Colorado College, the very place where its upand-down season ended last year. To close out the regular season, the Badgers split the series with the Tigers at home, only to face them the following week on the road in the first round of the WCHA playoffs. The Badgers won the

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If you had to ask me what my favorite position in the game of basketball is, I’d have to go outside the box a little and reply with the sixth man. Basketball’s sixth man is a patient and harmful weapon. He’s actually almost like a secret weapon, the way he’s initially kept at bay and unleashed by the head coach whenever the timing is right. Then he returns to the bench with the head coach plotting the sixth man’s next entrance. It’s like guerrilla warfare: a series of quick and deadly strikes. Even the name “sixth man” sounds cool — by the far the coolest in all of basketball jargon. It sounds like the title of some kind of espionage movie or perhaps an Alfred Hitchcock thriller. The sixth man is also something last year’s Wisconsin men’s basketball team was missing. It had stellar point guard play from Jordan Taylor and an offensive giant in Jon Leuer. It had team defense, and there was usually someone who stepped in as a third main contributor to the scoreboard in any given game. But the team didn’t consistently have a reliable sixth man. Forward Mike Bruesewitz, now a starter and junior, filled the role in nicely at times last year. Not only could he score points from just about anywhere on the court, but the kinetic energy that emanated from his hardworking approach kept his teammates from slouching. That is something a sixth man should be: a source of motivation. But Bruesewitz, who really began to peak towards the latter part of the season, wasn’t always consistent a year ago. Just over half of his shots last year came from the perimeter, and he made .323 percent of them. There also came a point last season where one of the starting forward spots was up for grabs and Brusewitz

had a shot at it, along with Jared Berggren and the eventual winner — but now departed — Tim Jarmusz. Although Bruesewitz greatly improved his game by the postseason, the fact that he couldn’t secure a starting job at a position of weakness when given the opportunity is enough to clue you in that he wasn’t as prolific of a sixth men as he could have been. But the Badgers may have a real spark coming off the bench in sophomore guard Ben Brust this season. Brust played minimally in the 2010-11 season, earning the dirtiest and smelliest of garbage times. He appeared in 15 games and averaged just three minutes of time on the floor. He also didn’t exactly excite anyone during those small windows of opportunity, either. The sampling size of the men’s basketball team so far this year is small and therefore fickle, but nevertheless, Brust appears to be one of — if not the — most assertive scorer on team. Through the Red/White scrimmage, an exhibition game against WisconsinStevens Point and the season opener against Kennesaw State, Brust has attempted more shots than anyone on the team and, more often than not, those shots have been falling on target. So far, the competition hasn’t been challenging and Taylor’s been busy being an omniscient point guard, knowing precisely when to pass and when to score, so it’s highly doubtful Brust will continue to outshoot the team for long. But he’s letting it fly like nobody else. In those three contests, Brust has mowed down 20 of his 38 shots from the field (.526 percent), including 8-of-15 from the arc (.533) while scoring an average of 16.7 points per contest. With a starting five that, for the most part, exudes deft all-around play and a score-from-anywhere ability, head coach Bo Ryan will be able to maximize Brust’s scoring prowess by sending the 6-foot-1, 190-pound guard in on guerilla-like offensive attacks whenever needed. Bruseswitz’s energy as a sixth man last year certainly

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