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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

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Faculty Senate accepts HR plan Body votes to pass new HR Design framework on to Board of Regents for debate next month Julia Skulstad Campus Life Editor

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Student Libby Wick-Bander apeaks in favor of MCSC Monday. SSFC ultimately decided to fund the group at a minimum, giving it $10,600 of the requested $1,396,929.68 in funds.

MCSC partially funded 2013-2014. Denying the budget initially proposed by the organization by a vote of 5-9 mandated that SSFC minimally fund the organization at this level. This comes after MCSC’s fight for funding last year, which ultimately resulted in the group gaining eligibility in a contentious decision made by the ASM Student Council. But SSFC voted to place a 52-week freeze on the group’s budget after four intentional policy violations surfaced. According to ASM Press Director David Gardner,

Allison Johnson Reporter The Associated Students of Madison’s Student Services Finance Committee voted to minimally fund a student organization and continued budget hearings for this fiscal year, hearing budget proposals from two student organizations in a meeting Monday. After tabling the budget decision at its previous meeting, SSFC approved a budget of $10,600 for the Multicultural Student Coalition for fiscal year

when an organization is minimally funded, it receives enough funds for one student position, office space and supplies. He said the funds allow the organization to continue to exist. SSFC Rep. German Larrain said he supported minimally funding MCSC because he felt the organization had changed since the controversial eligibility decision made last spring by ASM Student Council to approve the group’s eligibility. Before voting, committee members had

amended the budget down to $137,156.32 from the initial budget request of $1,396,929.68 submitted by MCSC. However, some members still did not feel comfortable funding the organization at this level. “I think we made a really good attempt to make this budget reasonable,” said SSFC Rep. Kyle Quagliana. “I don’t know what it would take for me to feel comfortable with this budget.” The committee also heard a budget proposal of

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The University of Wisconsin’s Faculty Senate voted to accept the resolution for the Human Resources Design framework in a meeting Monday, meaning the HR restructuring plan will now move on to be addressed by the Board of Regents. Last month, the Faculty Senate voted to postpone a motion to accept the framework brought forth by the University Committee due to concerns with lack of details on how the plan will move forward and a desire to hear the responses from executives. University Committee Chair Mark Cook said some of the changes made to the framework since then include the need to balance compensation on not just market but equity as well, the issue of multidisciplinary work, the continued role of shared governance and training. In last night’s meeting, Interim Chancellor David Ward said trust between various forms of governance is of great importance to the shared governance process. “If I have failed in understanding with great empathy the notion of shared governance, I need to be told, because I haven’t been told,” Ward said. “Yet there have been implications that I have somehow failed in the shared

governance process in what went on in the discussion [at last month’s meeting].” With the HR Design process, Ward said he would hope for a complete discussion of issues before any legislation were to come before the Faculty Senate. “I do think that we need to understand governance in a fairly complex array of issues and therefore if there is something about tying my hands on this issue, so that in fact I can only utter what you utter to me, then I am not your chancellor,” Ward said. “That’s not me.” Ward said he needs the trust that he has judgment with added value to what the Faculty Senate brings forward. He said the issue of content is a serious issue for the HR Design process but added the issue of governance and discussing what he, as chancellor, can and cannot do in discussing with other government entities needs to be a separate issue. During the meeting, the Faculty Senate debated and ultimately voted down an amendment proposed by Noah Feinstein, UW assistant professor in the school of community and environmental sociology. The amendment would have altered notions in the proposed framework concerning shared governance regarding faculty engagement

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Chinese international students struggle with integration Muge Niu Herald Contributor When David Chen decided to transfer to the University of Wisconsin from a Chinese university two years ago, he knew what he was leaving behind: his job as a radio DJ, his rock band and his position as student government president. However, he was

uncertain of what his future at UW would hold and has found the transition to be a difficult and desolate one. “My life here is less colorful than my life in China,” Chen said. “Many times I feel anxious, pressured and lonely. That is a big problem all Chinese international students have.” According to surveys by the UW International Student Services, the biggest concern for

international students is “making friends with Americans.” Still, Eve Chen, 20, a senior from southeastern China, said the problem is more than that. “I have a lot of American friends, but when it comes to close friends or roommates, Chinese are easier to get along with,” Eve said. “When you become close [with Americans], it becomes

hard.” Both Eve and David said it is difficult to join conversations with American students unrelated to coursework. Cultural psychology professor Yuri Miyamoto said the inability to integrate to the host culture causes lots of anxiety and poses threats to one’s psychological wellness. Even for international students who plan to go

home after graduation, integration is a serious problem. Eve said she feels the pressure of integrating, at least for the time being, on a constant basis. “Even though you know you are going back eventually, you have to make sure for the time period that you stay here, you feel integrated or somehow included,” Eve said. “Otherwise you won’t

Reporter Coming after months of debate involving an injunction and the state Supreme Court declining to take on lawsuits until after the election, the Legislature will again have to address Wisconsin’s contentious voter ID law in its next session. The voter ID law, in whatever form it will take, would require Wisconsin residents to validate that they are residents of Wisconsin by showing their government-issued photo IDs to vote if the law ultimately stands. One version of the voter ID law is currently being looked over by the courts, and another is expected to be presented to the Legislature in its next session, according to Rep. Mark Honadel, R-South Milwaukee. Honadel said he believes if the court does finally make a decision on the current voter ID law that is being reviewed, it will stand. As for the other possible proposition, he said he

is not sure what it might encompass. “As of now, nothing has been crafted yet,” Honadel said. “Once we have something crafted, then we can start seeing how much support it has.” Honadel pointed out that if it is similar to the law being reviewed by the courts, it may see the same opposition among Democrats that the previous one did. However, he said he is hopeful it will receive bipartisan support, as he feels that it has the support of the people. Erik Kirkstein, political director for United Wisconsin, said he is not thrilled with the voter ID law in a United Wisconsin statement. “Trotting out their canard about rampant voter fraud in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin GOP has been relentless in pursuing their dream of attacking voter rights in Wisconsin by implementing a photo ID law,” the statement said. “[It is] a law that will only serve to suppress the vote

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Voter ID law may return this session Jake Ebben

be able to live for a single day.” The CSSA As the largest international student body on campus, Chinese students formed organizations to cope with the pressure of cultural adjustment. The Chinese Students and Scholars Association is the largest Chinese

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Badger hockey bounces back Nic Kerdiles makes Wisconsin debut as team finishes 1-0-1 against leagueleading Denver.

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The column “City Council restructuring would benefit all” from Monday’s paper listed the current City Council president as Ald. Lauren Cnare, District 3. Cnare’s term ended earlier this year, and the current council president is Ald. Shiva BidarSielaff, District 5. The online version of this column has been changed to correct the error. The Herald regrets the mistake.

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Mayor Paul Soglin and members of the city Local Food Committee spoke on a new public market in Madison. He addressed details from a survey for vendors.

Soglin speaks on vision for public market in city Mayor presents ideas and vendor survey results regarding potential new market Camille Albert City Hall Editor Mayor Paul Soglin and members of the Madison Local Food Committee explained the vision of a public market in the Madison area and introduced details of a survey for potential vendors for the market. The 2013 city budget allocated $1.2 million for planning, development and possible site purchasing for the public market, according to Alcohol Policy Coordinator Mark Woulf. The survey for potential vendors asks about their level of interest, what they would want to sell, where they already sell products, their selling experience, preferred amenities of the market and a preferred location. Soglin said the survey is a critical step in providing a public market in the city of Madison and an important element of providing information to decision-makers of the market. He said the city has been talking about creating a public market for more than a decade. “This is an opportunity

to do something that provides access to great food and simultaneously help build a robust economy,” Soglin said. Soglin and the committee are exploring locations on the North, South, East and West sides of Madison. Soglin said having the market located in the downtown area creates various challenges, mostly price-related. He wants the market to be focused on and accessible to the entire city, he added. Empty spaces and shopping centers with space are what the city is looking into in terms of a location, Soglin said. Barry Orton, professor of telecommunications at the University of Wisconsin and board secretary/ treasurer of the Westside Community Market, said the downtown Farmers Market can be difficult for people to access due to parking. He said there is a big demand for vendors because many that want to sell at the downtown market are on a wait list. “I would imagine anyone who’s vending at any of the farmers markets would have an interest in vending in a public market,” Soglin said. It will be beneficial if the market is located somewhere with very good access to bus lines so many people can utilize it from various neighborhoods,

said Peter Robertson, a committee member. According to Soglin, the new public market should complement the downtown Farmers Market. He said he hopes both will grow. He added it will compete with other food processors but will also expand the marketplace and help everyone. Various items have a potential to be sold at this market, including pretzels, deli items, fresh meat, pasta, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, Soglin said. Soglin said other great markets around the United States have a common bond of creating a space where “real shoppers” love to go to purchase food they can serve at home. Aaron Olver, director of the Economic Development Division in the city of Madison, said the planning of the market needs to start with the input of potential vendors and can eventually reach out to customers in Madison. He said the first step in the process is to analyze the results of the first survey. “We’re starting with the vendors to get a broad sense of who’s out there and what their particular needs are,” Olver said. Vendors can access the survey at www. cityofmadison.com/ business under the “business resources” tab.

The Madison Board of Estimates finalized the 2013 operating budget at a meeting Monday and unanimously voted to recommend a resolution that will reallocate general funds to police, the fire department and the city clerk’s office. The proposed resolution will allocate $5,099,500 from the general fund balance to cover unbudgeted expenditures in 2012 for the Madison Police Department, the city of Madison Fire Department and city clerk. A total of $915,000 will go toward covering permanent salaries, overtime and fringe

“Police overtime fluctuates greatly from year to year depending on the number of major crimes that occurred.” Mike Verveer

District 4 Alder benefits for the MPD. Major crime investigations and President Barack Obama’s two visits to Madison last year were among the reasons why the MPD went over the budgeted expenditures in 2012. “Police overtime fluctuates greatly from year to year depending on the number of major crimes [that] occurred,” said Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4. Finance Director David Schmiedicke said the allocation of funds to the fire department mostly covered additional staffing and recruiting costs. The funds will also go toward moving costs and building relocation. The total required reallocation of funds for the fire department is $175,500. For the city clerk’s

office, unbudgeted expenditures went toward additional election costs in 2012 associated with the recall and presidential elections. Approximately $580,000 will be used to pay for costs such as overtime and election staffing. In addition, board members unanimously approved a recommendation to use $19,300 to assist Madison Metro. “In 2012, we underfunded them for fringe benefits,” Schmiedicke said. “The allocation will correct that.” The funds will go toward information services, promotion efforts and operations for 2013. Fuel cost is expected to decrease, according to Schmiedicke, due to a fuel contract signed earlier this year. In the past year, the city received revenue from a significant increase in ambulance fees and in fees for building permits. “We do a better job of identifying the [ambulance] costs and recovering the costs from insurers, turning the reimbursement processes faster,” Schmiedicke said. This trend is expected to continue. A 71-percent increase in ambulance fees is budgeted for the 2013 operational city budget. According to a city of Madison statement, the 2013 operating budget proposed by Mayor Paul Soglin increased by 5.5 percent from last year. Property tax was the single biggest source of funding the city will use to pay for the proposed budget. According to the proposal, property taxes on the average home will increase by $47.01 this year, a 2.2-percent increase from last year. The recommendations regarding budget amendments by the Board of Estimates will be voted on at the City Council meeting Dec. 11.

Committee reviews convention, Responsible Action initiative Dana Bossen Reporter A committee of the University of Wisconsin’s Associated Students of Madison’s discussed the United Council Convention and reviewed next steps for its 18+ entertainment plan. Legislative Affairs Committee Vice Chair Morgan Rae, among the members who attended the convention, led a session on Responsible Action, which would allow for underage individuals to call for assistance when they have been drinking without fear of receiving a ticket. Rae said during

MCSC, from 1 $136,662.29 from the Medieval Warriorcraft League, a student organization dedicated to promoting the understanding, instruction and practice of human combative behavior and performance. MWL will be entering its first year of GSSF funding in fiscal year 2013-2014. MWL Finance Director Matt Manes recognized the $84,477.22 requested in the equipment line as constituting the majority of the proposed budget. He said this line was the highest priority because it allowed the organization to carry out its warrior

the session she led, representatives from UWPlatteville, UW-Eau Claire and UW-La Crosse all showed their support for Responsible Action. “We had people from Platteville, Eau Claire and La Crosse writing letters to their senators and representatives with their reasons for supporting Responsible Action,” Rae said. Rae said these universities hope to pass similar resolutions on their own campuses in the future. According to Rae, United Council also supports the bill, which protects students under the legal drinking age from being

penalized if they call for medical assistance or have witnessed a crime. “Each April, United Council votes on their campaigns for the following year and last April, Responsible Action was voted as one of their campaigns for this year,” Rae said. “United Council as a whole is supporting it.” ASM Press Officer David Gardner said United Council is a statewide student association, made up of a collection of students and student governments across the UW system. Gardner said ASM sends representatives to United Council conventions to

training program, its primary direct service. He asked the committee to fund this line, if nothing else. “Investment early on will keep long term costs down,” Manes said. SSFC Chair Ellie Bruecker expressed concerns the rental spaces proposed for use by the organization do not permit the use of weapons. Manes said at this time he did not know what the organization would do if this became an issue. Greater University Tutoring Services presented its budget of $174,968.20 for fiscal year 2013-2014 to the committee, highlighting the lines where

represent the university on statewide issues. Additionally, he said United Council can serve a stronger voice on statewide campaigns. “We have worked on Responsible Action at the campus level, but United Council can really take it to the next level.” Gardner said. “They can work with other campuses to create a united front.” The committee also discussed how to move forward with its 18 + entertainment plan. Second Vice Chair Rachel Lepak has been working to provide the UW campus with more entertainment options for students under

it was asking for funding increases. GUTS Co-Director Robin Matthies credited many of these increases to the new online tutoring program the organization is looking to launch in the upcoming fiscal year. While there is no cost associated with creating the online program, Matthies said the $1,000-increase in the advertising line would be put toward promoting this new service. Additionally, the new program would require an additional paid position to be added into the salary line of the budget, she said.

the legal drinking age. Lepak said she plans to sit down with existing businesses and lobby for them to provide more entertainment for students between the ages of 18 and 20. “This is not a policy change,” Lepak said. “We are trying to convince people that they should promote this kind of business. In order to do that we need to sit down with them and show them that this is something that will benefit everybody.” Lepak said the two biggest barriers to this campaign are the city of Madison Police and the businesses themselves. She

VOTER ID, from 1 of the state’s young, student, elderly and low-income voters.” United Wisconsin pointed out that, along with the targeting of specific demographics, the initial attempt to bring about a voter ID bill has been declared by two judges to be unconstitutional. They believe it is not the people’s desire but Gov. Scott Walker’s “ideological war” on the residents of Wisconsin, the statement said. Graeme Zielinski,

urged members to help lobby and attend meetings with business owners to let them know why it is important to provide more entertainment options to underage students. Legislative Affairs Chair Daniel Statter said it is important for business owners to understand there are students who are willing to pay to stay within the campus area for this very specific service. “As long as we can get a strong business with a strong business plan to appeal to the [Alcohol License Review Committee], I’m fairly confident that this can do well,” Lepak said.

spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, said he has similar sentiments about the bill. He said it will affect, both negatively and demonstrably, certain demographics that have been seen to vote more liberally. Zielinski noted that up until recently, there have not been such attempts like these to constrain the vote. “Making it easier for eligible voters to exercise the franchise is something that has never been a Republican or a Democratic

issue,” Zielinski said. “Sadly, it looks like the current crop of Republicans is intent on putting roadblocks in the way.” Zielinski said he thinks Wisconsin residents realize this is not a bill worthy of democracy, and it will not gain the support of the people. If the law were to pass, Zielinski said he feels for certain that playing around with the right of who can vote and who cannot vote will only last so long. Eventually, such measures as this will not sit well with the people.

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Commission recommends new downtown apartment Proposed building near Dayton and Bassett streets may pose issue for mopeds Camille Albert City Hall Editor The Plan Commission unanimously recommended a new downtown apartment development for approval at a meeting Monday. The proposed development is between 202 to 210 N. Bassett St. and 512 to 520 W. Dayton St. The permit for the development allows three residences and an office building to

INTEGRATION, from 1 student organization at UW. Its events range from workshops on car insurance to dating games and proms. According to CSSA president Helu Jiang, the organization strives to serve the Chinese students and scholars and to provide support from the local Chinese community. “We are trying to get more Americans involved in our events but it’s pretty hard,” Jiang said. Advertisements of most events are posted on Renren.com, the Chinese version of Facebook, and CSSA’s official website. Both websites are in Chinese. For many of its members, CSSA is not only a student club, but also a place to make close friends, to feel welcomed and to show their talents and leadership abilities, Jiang said. More than 260 new Badgers from China arrived in Madison this past summer. They made friends with other Chinese international students even before coming to Madison in September. Three organizations hosted their own student and parent orientations in China before new students left for school. And CSSA provided pick-up services at the airport for new students at the Madison airport. This year, more freshmen joined the CSSA committee than any previous years, according to the organization’s website. Members are currently looking forward to the CSSA’s annual “Take Me Out” dating game show

be demolished in the area to make room for the new apartments. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, represents the area of this new development and said his neighborhood had a large meeting about it. He added the residents of the area did not express many concerns. “I’m very much in support of this application, as is the neighborhood,” Verveer said. “This application [fits well] with the recently adopted Downtown Plan and will be a very good addition to the Mifflin neighborhood.” One of the only issues with the development is bike and moped parking, Verveer said. Randy Bruce, managing member of Knothe and

in November. Choosing the Circle Still, not all Chinese international students think positively of the role CSSA plays in their social life. “The greatest motivation for people to integrate is that they don’t have a choice,” David said. “But now you have a choice to live a Chinese life in the U.S. Many students choose to stay in that safer, easier, more recognizable group.” Jiang admitted sometimes CSSA “overprotects the Chinese students” and creates a comfort zone for them. CSSA, she said, creates

“The greatest motivation for people to integrate is that they don’t have a choice.” David Chen UW Student

an environment that allows international students to feel like their work in finding a group of friends is done, discouraging them from expanding to an American social life. “That’s a weakness of our organization because although we really try to build the connection between the American and the Chinese students, we are not doing a very good job,” she said. “Once people get into our organization, they may feel ‘I have many friends; I don’t need American friends.’”

Bruce Architects, said some comments about the development asked for more flexible parking stalls that are primarily automobile stalls, rather than for mopeds. He said some additional moped stalls can be allocated on the surface of the site. “We’d like to make moped parking a requirement only as a demonstrated need,” Bruce said. He added some things can be changed after it is demonstrated moped parking spaces are necessary. Bruce also said there are numerous spaces on the northwest corner of the area reserved strictly for bicycles that he would like

According to Jiang, even though CSSA wants to serve as a bridge, it is very difficult to find American students who share the same passion. Hong Kong students have their own student organization, with similar goals as CSSA. Andrea Choi, president of the Hong Kong Student Association, said the social connection among members is tightly knit. “The student organizations are not doing much [regarding integration]. Those Hong Kong people who really want to integrate are not friends with us because they know it is hard to detach from the circle once they are in. … You can either choose to be with Americans or with Chinese but not both,” she said. Jiang said her freshman year roommate asked her about the way Chinese students always seem to be hanging out in a group. While she told herself she did not want to be that kind of person during her stint at UW, she said, “(It) turns out most of my friends are Chinese. That’s just the truth.” Eve also alluded to the social connection among Chinese students as a double-edged sword, which helps students feel welcome and comfortable but may stop them from exploring the real American college life. “Once you are in the [Chinese] circle, it opens to a new world, but it’s also closing doors behind you. But for the American [social circle] you have to open the doors one by one by yourself,” Eve said. “And that’s sometimes intimidating to do.”

to see changed to allow for additional moped parking. He said there is a possibility for hanging bicycle space in front of the automobiles in the parking garage as well. Verveer said wall-mounted bike racks have been highly successful downtown, and he encouraged the development of more in the area. The University of Wisconsin Transportation Services, according to Verveer, greatly discourages the use of moped use by students on campus. He said they substantially revised the moped parking policy on campus this semester. For the past several years, people downtown were able to park their mopeds in any

FACULTY SENATE, from 1 and what specifically a decision-making role means. Faculty Senate members expressed concern with the amendment being redundant and that it would have a negative impact on moving things forward. UW history professor John Sharpless expressed concern.

of the designated parking lots with one master permit, but they are no longer able to do so, Verveer said. Since Sept. 1, students have only been allowed to purchase a permit to park in one lot on campus, he added. Another concern facing these new apartment developments is price. “We’ve experienced a very robust amount of new apartments proposed downtown and, overall, that’s a good thing,” Verveer said. “The one concern was if the new apartments will be terribly more expensive than the ones they’re replacing.” However, Verveer said the new addition is popular overall because it provides

more student housing opportunities downtown. A motion to increase occupancy of units in an existing apartment building at 1329 W. Dayton St. was referred to the next Plan Commission meeting, Dec. 17. The City Council will have the final vote on the Bassett and Dayton apartment building at a meeting Dec. 11. Verveer said almost all of the time, recommendations from the Plan Commission are approved by the City Council. Several additions and alterations to the Downtown Urban Design Guidelines for New Development were also adopted at the meeting.

He said if the amendment would be included, then the proposed framework would have to then return to other governing bodies before advancing to the Board of Regents. “It would be arrogant on our charge to make substantive, important changes and if what you say is true, they are substantive

and important and not redundant, it has to go back to the other governing bodies,” Sharpless said. “We don’t have the time for that. We will look like fools if this doesn’t appear before the regents when they meet this month.” Cook said if approved by the Board of Regents, the new framework will enter

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In wake of suicides, mental health services deserve scrutiny Charles Godfrey Editorial Page Content Editor This semester, the University of Wisconsin has lost two students to suicide. Nothing I can say will fully express how tragic this has been for their families and friends. These are not isolated incidents. UW has higher suicide rates than most other Big Ten universities. That is why it’s extremely important that as a community we take this issue seriously and find ways to prevent suicide and save lives. First, I want to make it clear there are

people at this university working tirelessly to provide counseling for students who are going through hard times. The administration and University Health Services are aware of the issue and already offer mental health services. Dean of Students Lori Berquam, the Associated Students of Madison and UHS have been discussing ways in which the university can find students who are struggling with depression and give them the support they need. They recognize there are ways in which the university can do more to help struggling students. As a support system for students dealing with anxiety, chemical dependence, depression and other mental illnesses, UHS mental health services are essential. As the university looks

for ways to identify and help students in crisis, investigating ways in which mental health services can be improved is a top priority. The UW needs mental health services that students feel comfortable accessing and which provide effective treatment. However, questions have been raised as to how accessible and how effective these services are at present. At the moment, UHS is not the most welcoming place for a student with mental health concerns. It is not uncommon to spend extended periods of time on hold when calling to set up an appointment or reading magazines in a waiting room, and UHS has received complaints about incompetent receptionists. The MyUHS online patient portal, used for scheduling appointments and sending

confidential messages, can make health care feel rather lifeless. In general, the UHS health care management infrastructure tends to feel cold and bureaucratic — rather than a safe, inviting place where students with mental health concerns can seek help. More concerning, however, are a number of complaints from last year alleging unprofessional conduct on the part of UHS staff. Former Badger Herald reporter Andrew Averill investigated UHS student complaints and found that one patient said that a staff member called them “lazy, an alcoholic and irritable” when they went to UHS for help in getting depression medication. Another patient claimed a UHS staff member discouraged them from seeking short-term

GOP filibuster abuse necessitates reform Aaron Loudenslager on cloture, including a

Columnist record 112 votes on cloture during the term of the 110th Congress. Prior to The filibuster invokes the 100th Congress, the images of a courageous number of votes on cloture lawmaker taking the in a particular congress floor of the U.S. Senate never exceeded 61. and talking for as long In an attempt to reduce as he or she can to delay the historic number of or block legislation that, filibusters led by the in the senator’s view, is a Republican Party since detriment to the American 2007, Senate Majority people. Contemporary Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., filibusters rarely require intends to reform the a U.S. senator to actually filibuster at the beginning take the Senate floor and of the Senate’s next session continually talk to block — perhaps by exercising legislation. To ensure the the “constitutional option” contemporary filibuster of changing the Senate’s remains meaningful, there rules by a simple majority must be basic filibuster vote. Reid’s reforms would reform. include removing the That the filibuster — requirement of 60 votes a powerful tool of the needed in order to pass minority party to express “a motion to proceed to its political dissatisfaction legislation” and would also — is being abused in the require senators who wish Senate is nothing new in to filibuster to physically American history. For this come to the Senate floor reason, in 1917, the Senate and talk during the entire ended the power for the filibuster. minority party to filibuster U.S. Senator-elect indefinitely and created Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., the process of “cloture,” also said she will vote which allows the Senate to to require filibustering end debate by a two-thirds senators to talk on the majority vote. Senate floor. In a blog on Even with the process of Huffington Post, she wrote, cloture, filibustering was “If someone objects to a still a very effective tool bill or a nomination in the in blocking legislation. United States Senate, they Therefore, the Senate should have to stand on the reduced the requirement floor of the chamber and for invoking cloture from defend their opposition.” two-thirds to a three-fifths Republicans, including majority vote in 1975. House Speaker John The modern Republican Boehner, R-Ohio, and Party has abused the Senate Minority Leader filibuster to an extent Mitch McConnell, never before seen since R-Ky., have opposed the the cloture process was proposals discussed by Sen. implemented in 1917. Reid. The Associated Press From 2007 to the present, reported Boehner said there have been 283 votes

Reid’s filibuster reform proposals are “clearly designed to marginalize Senate Republicans and their constituents while greasing the skids for controversial, partisan

“If the Republican Party had exercised more discretion and used its filibusters in a limited and rational manner, instead of engaging in a stringent path of political and procedural obstructionism, there would be no need for Reid’s proposed reforms.”

measures.” Boehner is unequivocally incorrect. Reid’s proposals are not designed to marginalize the Republican Party in Congress — they are designed to fix a dysfunctional U.S. Senate. The reason for the dysfunction in the U.S. Senate, and indeed all of Congress, is the modern Republican Party. Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein, authors of It’s Even Worse Than It Looks, have studied Congress for more than 40 years and in the past have criticized both political parties as the cause of American political

dysfunction. The authors said times have changed though, and they wrote in a Washington Post op-ed, “Today, however, we have no choice but to acknowledge that the core of the problem [political dysfunction] lies with the Republican Party.” They further added, “The GOP has become an insurgent outlier in American politics. It is ideologically extreme; scornful of compromise; unmoved by conventional understanding of facts, evidence and science; and dismissive of the legitimacy of its political opposition.” Republicans have no one else but themselves to blame for Sen. Reid’s proposed filibuster reform. If the Republican Party had exercised more discretion and used its filibusters in a limited and rational manner, instead of engaging in a stringent path of political and procedural obstructionism, there would be no need for Reid’s proposed reforms. Republicans will still have the power to filibuster, but in order to do so they will have to speak on the Senate floor, just like Sen. Huey Long did during the 1930s when he filibustered for 15 hours. If Republicans truly want to filibuster legislation, they must speak on the Senate floor like Jefferson Smith did in “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.”

counseling services, saying getting help when they are having a hard time “won’t change that fact that [they] can’t deal with [their] issues in crisis.” In light of the heightened relevance of mental health on campus, and given the serious consequences of dealing with it irresponsibly, this behavior is unacceptable for a UHS staff member. If UHS is serious about confronting concerns about mental health, there has to be greater degrees of oversight and accountability in the treatment it is providing. Considering too few of those suffering from mental illness seek help, and those who do seek help are often in an emotionally unstable state, it is indefensible that a health care professional would talk to them in such

a derogatory way. When students seek out mental health counseling, the UW administration and UHS need to ensure they receive effective treatment. UHS mental health services aren’t broken — they are a vital resource for students dealing with anxiety, chemical dependence, depression or other mental health concerns who are in need of counseling and support. However, it is important to recognize there are areas in which UW must improve the mental health services it offers. If you or anyone you know are concerned about mental health, UHS can help — call 608-265-5600 to set up an appointment. Charles Godfrey (cgodfrey@badgerherald. com) is a junior majoring in physics and math.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “I think common sense shows we don’t need dogs to hunt wolves.” -TIM VAN DEELEN, FOREST AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGY PROFESSOR

The Department of Natural Resouces has closed over half of Wisconsin’s wolf hunting zones, signalling the beginning of the end of the first organized wolf hunt in state history. Hunters and trappers have killed 101 wolves, according to the DNR. The hunt will continue until February or until the 116 wolf quota is reached, but it has already been deemed a success. However, Wisconsin’s first wolf hunt became embroiled in controversy earlier this fall when animal rights groups raised concerns over the use of hunting dogs. After a number of humane societies sued, a judge issued an injunction againts dog use in August. Some hunters felt this ruling was discriminatory. When asked about the hunt, University of Wisconsin Forest and Wildlife Ecology professor Tim Van Deelen pointed out that hunters appear to have been very sucessful the aid of hunting dogs. Van Deelen is absolutely right. Just as it is foolish to bring a knife to a gun-fight, it is illadvised to bring a dog to a wolf-hunt.

Aaron Loudenslager (loudenslager@wisc.edu) is a first-year law student.

American public benefits from accessible birth control Nathaniel Olson Columnist Companies, research centers and advertisers are always putting out new questionnaires to gauge American public opinion on issues that matter to them. In an economy that centers on providing people with the exact goods and services they desire — sometimes before they even know they desire them — information about people and their beliefs is just as valuable in the grasp of a political action committee as the latest presidential polling data is in the hands of a campaign manager. So, even though the elections are long past, private groups are still assessing American public opinion, especially on social issues like abortion. Unfortunately, more than

thirty years after Roe v. Wade, “reproductive rights” are still fighting words in the United States. Most recently, President Barack Obama’s administration’s health care act has come under fire for mandating that business owners pay for a portion of their employees’ contraceptives. While the Obama administration has contended such a directive will mean more safe sex and fewer unplanned pregnancies, conservative commentators have been wary of the provision, declaring it to be a “war on religious freedom.” According to Talking Points Memo, Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Penn., even went so far as to compare the passage of the law to other destructive events like Pearl Harbor and 9/11, decreeing the day of the bill’s passage to be “the

day religious freedom died in America.” Research studies have confirmed the positive effect the policy has on abortion rates. A four-year longitudinal study that focused on low-income women in St. Louis concluded that cheaper access to a wider variety of contraceptives decreased unintended pregnancies in both teenagers and grown women. When women were unconstrained by cost, they chose contraceptives that were more effective and longer lasting than the cheaper brands, dramatically lowering their need to access an abortion in the first place. Lagging slightly behind the debate, public opinion data on the bill was collected and released last week by LifeWay Research, a fairly progressive Nashville-based Christian research firm.

The organization found, to its disappointment, that 63 percent, or nearly two-thirds of Americans, “agree businesses should be required to provide their employees with free contraception and birth control, even if it runs counter to the owners’ religious principles.” The results of the poll are encouraging. They show that the American public does not equate contraceptive use with abortion, an issue over which citizens split more equally — 41% reported themselves as pro-choice and 50% described themselves as pro-life, according to the most recent Gallup Polls. Abortion, the most politicized non-political issue of our day, is a complicated ethical and legal issue that still brings grief to many. I’m sure many

of us have friends on both sides of the classic liberal conservative spectrum who fall on both sides of the pro-choice pro-life debate. Unfortunately, these distinctions and divisions miss the point. The question governments at all levels should be asking is not, “Should abortion be legal” but rather, “What can society do to decrease the number of abortions?” Understood in that sense, the health care law’s provision to increase the availability of birth control options should be celebrated by every person who wants to see a greater number of healthy, mature and financially secure American families. An integral part of leading America is mending tears in our social fabric, and addressing issues like unintended pregnancy is a

crucial part of this project. Unanticipated population spikes can overrun basic social services like schools, health clinics and other government agencies. They are also correlated with an increase in crime rates and spikes in drug usage. By giving women the tools they need to take care of themselves, the Obama administration is making the responsible, humane decision, one that both encourages personal responsibility and aids family cohesion. Organizations should welcome the public’s acceptance of the bill as responsible and civicminded instead of showing disappointment. Nathaniel Olson (naolson4@wisc.edu) is a senior majoring in political science, history and psychology.

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UW class of ’05 grad Ben Mulhern recently published a novel he had been working on since college.

UW alum author of e-book thriller Everybody Wants You Dead depicts fictional college student suspected of macabre murder

Phillip Balistriere ArtsEtc. Writer Ben Mulhern has a mind for murder. Well, maybe not for committing it, but certainly for writing about it. Mulhern, a 2005 University of Wisconsin graduate and Madison native, recently released his debut e-book, Everybody Wants You Dead. The Badger Herald caught up with him by telephone from his current home in Minneapolis to discuss the book and his writing

process. The novel, a homicide thriller that takes place on a college campus, delves into a question Mulhern himself was asking: “What if the world’s nicest, coolest guy found himself accused of murder?” Based on that question, Mulhern wrote the tale of Chris Chandler, a popular Minnesota student and ladies’ man who finds himself on the run from the law. While the story is set in Minneapolis, its concept was born right here in Madison. After attending the

funeral for a close family friend, followed by a night of drinking, Mulhern crawled into bed and recalls having “one of the most vivid dreams [he] had ever had.” “I was hiding from something, I don’t know what. It felt like I was on the run,” Mulhern said. The dream was enough to scare him awake. “I woke up in the middle of the night,” he said. “I just started jotting stuff down in this notebook. Just keywords like ‘wrong man’ and ‘innocent,’” and from there, he began to piece together what would become the novel. However, it was a long journey from those first written notes until the finished product. “I can tell you … there are sections of this book that are six, seven years old,” Mulhern said. While this is Mulhern’s first major publication, he has been writing and submitting his work for years. “When I was in high school, I had short stories published and I’ve had one-act plays put on that I’ve written,” he said. “I’ve always needed a creative outlet.” That need has led to work doing restaurant reviews, blogging, working on screenplays and doing freelance journalism. “When I first moved up here I got published in a couple of local papers, neighborhood papers,” he said. He added he even helped blog for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he said he felt the need to clear things up for Wisconsin sports fans: He knows where his loyalties lie when it comes to Midwest teams. “I like all the teams except the Vikings,” he said. “I’ll never get behind the Vikings.” Now that his book is out and he’s settled into a career as an educator, it might

seem like smooth sailing and waiting for the money to roll in, but Mulhern stressed the hard work is really just beginning. Promoting his work has not been easy in a market where many authors are selling their books in a similar fashion, relying on special sales and self promotion. “It really is a matter of finding ways … to be creative, and getting out and marketing it,” he said. “I thought with putting it out, like, ‘Oh, the hard part’s over!’” The frustration that comes with all the work can take its toll, but Mulhern said reminding himself of the accomplishments so far make the work worth it. “I think we all get this way, when we put so much work into something and time it’s like, ‘If this is not a success, well I’m going to be really upset,’” he said. When it comes down to it, though, he reminds himself of one thing. “Dude, you wrote a book! That’s amazing in and of itself! I’ve got to celebrate that I even did it,” he said. Now that his first novel is completed and published, Mulhern is debating on what to start next. He said he has a few ideas and is looking to put out a collaborative effort with fellow writers about post-college life. But no matter what the project, he said he sees himself always writing. “I don’t really feel like writing is ever going to stop. I’m always going to write,” he said, though he’s making sure that in his writing he stays grounded in reality. “I have this fantasy that summer’s going to roll around and I’ll get up at 7:30 … and go to the coffee shop and write eight hours a day,” he said, adding, “and that is absolutely not going to happen.” Whatever does happen, though, it’s obvious Everybody Wants You Dead is not the end for this writer.

THE BADGER HERALD PRESENTS “LOW-FAT TUESDAY”

Be mindful of tempting treats this break Rachel Wertz Low-Fat Tuesday Columnist The beginning of December marks the start of the holiday season for many, which can sometimes pose a challenge to maintaining a healthy diet. When there are cookies to taste, party snacks to munch and holiday beverages to sip, it is easy to get caught up in the spirit and overindulge. However, maintaining normal, healthy eating at a holiday soiree might be easier than it seems. Read on for some helpful tips and tricks to for this holiday season. Tip #1: Be a social butterfly It is easy to approach the food table when there isn’t a recognizable soul in the party room, but the temptation must be resisted. All those little nibbles from the bowls of nuts and crackers add up. The latest issue of Cooking Light magazine listed the average size and calorie content for a “handful” or “bite” of popular holiday snacks. Here’s what they found: A stack of crackers ranged from 32-160 calories, a handful of nuts 85-305 calories, a handful of M&M’s 49-320 calories. The average “heavy hander” at a party averaged 1,477 calories and 41 grams of saturated fat. These numbers are significant, as most adults need about 1800-2200 calories a day, and the United States Department of Agriculture recommends keeping daily saturated fat intake to less than seven grams. Avoid over-snacking by simply working the party. Not only does this strategy eliminate mindless snack consumption, it also increases exercise by encouraging walking around and socializing.

Tip #2: Reach for the smaller plate A 2012 study by Cornell University found plate size can influence how much someone eats. When using large dinnerware, people are more likely to over-serve, while just the opposite occurs with smaller dishware. The idea that objects appear smaller when surrounded by a larger border is known as the “Delboeuf illusion.” To avoid being tricked by this illusion, pick the smallest plate possible and fill it just once — doing this will keep that cup of mashed potatoes from appearing like a spoonful. Tip #3: Resist the temptation to taste It is easy to think of tastes as calorie-free bites, but just like snacking, the numbers can really add up. When approaching the holiday buffet, be a little picky, and choose the most tantalizing items. Don’t repeat the dishes you have already tasted before. Empty calories can be eliminated by just sampling new items and passing on those classics that are available at every party. Tip #4: Sip smartly Cookies, cakes and pies may be simple avoidances when nibbling at a party, but it is easy to forget about what you’re sipping. Be mindful of beverage indulgences, as many holiday drinks contain more fat and sugar than beverages served at other times of the year. The holiday season is often perceived as a “limited time only.” Yet seasonal treats like the high-calorie holiday drinks at Starbucks are offered for weeks at a time. Otherwise, a one-time indulgence can grow into a routine. To avoid making a habit of consuming these treats, remember they are offered every single year. Try making a healthy twist to your daily routine instead. Add cinnamon to your regular cup of coffee, or try making a lighter version of eggnog at

home (see the recipe of the week). Tip #5: Be the giver What better way to control holiday intake at a party than to be the cook instead? There are lots of easy holiday recipes that cut out calories from fat and sugar and lower the salt content for healthier holiday eating. Hosting a party doesn’t sound appealing? Volunteer as the designated driver.

Sipping cocktails is not calorie free, and eliminating those drinks from the night can significantly decrease empty calorie consumption. Partygoers will likely be thankful for the safe ride home! Keeping these tips in mind while donning that ugly Christmas sweater can help keep this holiday season safe and healthy. Plus, this week’s recipe is a lightened-up holiday favorite.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK Homemade Light Eggnog Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup) Ingredients 3 1/2 cups 1 percent low-fat milk 1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup bourbon 2 tablespoons brandy 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Grated whole nutmeg (optional)

Preparation 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk one third of hot milk mixture into egg yolks. Add yolk mixture to remaining hot milk mixture, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Pour into a pitcher; stir in bourbon, brandy (eliminate for non-alcoholic) and vanilla. 2. Cover surface of eggnog with wax paper; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with additional nutmeg, if desired.

Clothing speaks countless words Maggie Schafer Timelessly Trendy Columnist

If you’re anything like me, you hold the conviction that fashion is fun. There’s nothing better than scrolling through the pages of a fashion blog or trying on the uber-expensive, uber-stylish dress that you will never actually buy. But what does fashion actually say? Is it a creative form of self expression, or, as my boyfriend sullenly claims, “a sign that your parents are rich enough that you can drop a bunch of their dough at American Apparel?” Truth is, although fashion indubitably has ties to consumerism, it also has a strong interplay between culture, society and identity. A sociology professor emeritus at the University of California-San Diego, Fred Davis, explores these ideas in his 1992 book “Fashion, Culture, and Identity.” Like any aspect of self presentation, fashion can be decoded, with different qualities that subtly express notions of our identities. There are many wellestablished associations that have linked fashion to personality expressions, such as the link between angular shapes and dark colors with masculinity, and curvilinear shapes and bright colors with femininity, Davis wrote. However, most qualities of fashion do not have the same universal messages, and communicate different meanings to different people. In this way, fashion is highly dependent on group contexts, Davis explains. Within a social group that appreciates edgy, fashion-forward style, a pair of spiked Jeffrey Campbell Lita heels are a coveted piece that will make the group drool with envy. Yet, if one was to wander to the fashion-indifferent sphere of, say, a Badger football game, those fabulous six-inch clunkers suddenly seem ostentatious and wildly unnecessary. Likewise, one might think that a thrift store flannel looks great with cut-off shorts, ripped tights and combat boots during a walk to campus, but the business man passing by on the way to the Capitol could likely hold conservative fashion values and label said grunge-tastic getup as just plain messy. However, even if people interpret fashion symbols differently, these symbols often have common concepts that can be viewed with a variety of sentiments, Davis says. Take, for example, a girl with an adorable pixie cut that resembles a boyish fop. No one will deny that the girl is incorporating aspects of androgyny into her look, but people will have varying interpretations of this androgyny. More progressive onlookers may applaud her for denying feminine conventions, and will see it as a sign that the girl is strong, independent and daring. Conservatives may view the breaking of feminine conventions as a perversion of nature, lamenting that the girl has given up some of her “feminine charms.”

A trend itself can also have different perceptions over time. When a trend first emerges (or more likely, re-emerges) in the fashion world, it is jarring and usually taken as edgy. These trends are coveted by the fashion forward and scoffed at by conservative dressers. Yet, over time, trends are adopted by mainstream culture and become much less noticeable. Seven or eight years ago, there could be nothing hipper than a pair of skinny jeans. Within a sea of flares, pin-straight pants had a rock-androll vibe that would turn heads — some of which would look on in disapproval. Now, skinny jeans have become part of the uniform for a majority of young girls and boys, and only the most fashion indifferent people dare to wear the low-waisted boot cut jeans that were the norm less than a decade ago. In fact, at this point, a pair of high waisted, ‘70s-inspired flares would be much more cutting-edge than those trusty skinnies. Anyone with even the smallest interest in fashion is sure to notice how rapidly trends change. After all, you wouldn’t be caught dead in an outfit that was your absolute favorite five years ago. There are many forces behind these changing trends, the main of which is the instability of social identities, Davis concludes. Fashion marketers pull from collectively experienced social movements that define the sentiments during the search for new trends. Society and subgroups within society play with certain contradictory qualities such as masculine vs. feminine, work vs. play, and conformity vs. rebellion. Clothing simultaneously reflects these changes in social identity and when, such as now, individualism is a valued quality, more rebellious styles such as leather jackets and oneof-a-kind thrift store finds are the trendiest options. Every season, fashion changes ever so subtly to reflect changes in social identity. Last years maxi skirt is taken up a few inches to become an adorable midi, and classic oxfords are replaced with loafers in wilder prints. The question is, do these subtly changing styles signify different notions? Once again, Davis’ answer is all in context. For the fashion forward, there is no denying that they do change. Yet for the fashionably indifferent, the purchase of a new pair of shoes for every season seems shallow and altogether unimportant. The truth is, no matter what you wear you will never get universal approval. Neither will you cause universal disgust. Fashion is an individual phenomenon based on culture, context and identity, and despite the fact that Elle magazine may be telling you to wear this or that, the point of fashion is to wear what you want. Maggie Schafer is an English and sociology major in the creative writing program. Send her your comments, questions or opinions on the latest trends at mfschafer@ wisc.edu.

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Sports MANAGERS, from 8 Once the team starts warm-ups, the managers help run drills or warm-ups specific to each player. Over the following 60 minutes of play after the game starts, they help as needed and perform other tasks such as charting each play called, one of Spiegelhoff’s responsibilities. After the game, the managers are always seen running around, moving player bags and equipment carts. They have to clean the field as quickly as possible and put everything in its proper place before their day is over. This season, Wisconsin used a practice locker room and a game-day locker room as construction crews worked on the new locker rooms. After each Saturday at Camp Randall, the managers had to move out of the game-day locker room and back into the practice one. It’s a long day, but it’s what they have grown accustomed to. But Spiegelhoff did admit the hours can sometimes be overbearing. “It’s a lot of work and sometimes you don’t get to study for a class as much as you’d like to, but it’s all managing your time,” he said. “A lot of times, free time gets sacrificed, but I enjoy what I do, so this is my fun time.” In exchange for the time they dedicate to the program, Ingels, Speigelhoff and the rest of the managers get a unique view of the field on game day and of the program overall. They know which players are winning position battles and when Wisconsin will roll out a game plan that will put 70 points on the board. While they are certainly fans, they are much more a part of the program than the ordinary student. “It’s like you’re part of something bigger than what other kids are doing in college,” Ingels said. Dedicating themselves to their jobs since they were freshman, neither Spiegelhoff nor Ingels has ever seen a game from the student section. And for the most part, they said they’re OK with that. “I would like to ‘Jump Around’ just one time; I think that would be pretty cool,” Speigelhoff said. “But I have the best view of the game is the way I look at it. One time would be cool, but I figure I’ll try it after I graduate.”

DENVER, from 8 Continuing the ship metaphor throughout the press conference, Eaves contended that his team needs to keep sailing, steadfastly optimistic Wisconsin can turn the wind now at its back into wins on the ice. “That’s the most important thing, is to keep that wind at our backs,” he said.

Mavericks up first for UW before weekend Omaha’s Simmons, Karhoff arrive at Kohl Center ahead of Marquette game Ian McCue Sports Editor Sandwiched between games against two 2012 NCAA Tournament qualifiers — California Sunday and in-state rival Marquette Saturday — it may be easy for Wisconsin men’s basketball fans to overlook a Tuesday matchup with NebraskaOmaha. But after taking down the Golden Bears in dominating 81-56 fashion, the Badgers (5-3) matchup with the Mavericks (2-7) at the Kohl Center is the final opportunity for any finetuning before they travel to Milwaukee Saturday. While the Summit League opponent may not boast the talent of the Big East’s Golden Eagles, guard and junior college transfer Justin Simmons has majorconference talent. The Milwaukee native leads UNO with 12.1 points per

game and can take over on offense, according to UW assistant Lamont Paris. “[He’s] a perimeter player that can get his shot off at any point; sometimes there’s not a lot you can do about the shots that he takes except be there, be close, get a hand in his face,” Paris said. “… Just got to try to consistently make him take those tough shots.” Aiding Simmons in directing Nebraska-Omaha’s offense is 6-foot-8 forward John Karhoff, a post and perimeter threat who ranks second on the team with 11.3 points per game. Though he is the Mavericks’ secondleading rebounder (3.7 per game) and has yet to fire a three-point attempt through nine games, he can score from outside the paint. Sinking just more than 45 percent of his shots from the floor, the junior will challenge the likes of forwards Ryan Evans and Jared Berggren with his athleticism around the hoop. “He wants to work hard to catch it on the post and around the box, and if he doesn’t, he’s not locked in to just picking a post move,” Paris said. “He can face up, put the ball on the floor a

little bit, shoot it. But I think he knows where his bread and butter is — around the basket.” After dropping two of their last three games, the win over Cal marked one of the Badgers’ stronger performances this season — especially on the defensive end. With only one 2012 tournament team left on the schedule before Big Ten play begins, UW’s performance Sunday represented a sign of growth in the young season. Wisconsin shot better than 50 percent from the floor while holding its Pac12 opponent to 38.3 percent shooting, Tuesday’s game will indicate if the victory was a true sign of sustained growth. “We all came in with a collective focus that this was a must-win; our backs were up against the wall and we needed the win,” Evans said. “I think it was really a team focus that we were moving the ball around and we were all very determined to win that game.” Continuing to provide electricity off the bench as the Badgers develop an offensive identity is freshman forward Sam Dekker. The Wisconsin

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Freshman forward Sam Dekker has provided a spark off the bench for the Badgers all season and will be following up a 10-point day against California in a matchup against UNO Tuesday. former prep star said he is growing increasingly comfortable in Bo Ryan’s swing offense and attacked the basket with a vengeance against the Golden Bears. If he shows such aggressiveness again against the Mavericks, he may run into UNO’s primary defensive stopper in forward Matt Hagerbaumer. Hagerbaumer has a teamleading 12 blocks through nine games and has what Paris called a Big Ten-like frame, bringing a physical presence to the Kohl Center

hardwood. Tuesday night will not provide the signature win Wisconsin still lacks last year, but it may still prove an important test for where this team stands as conference play draws nearer. When asked about how UW can follow up its win Sunday with similar success, Dekker did not mince words. “I think just the mental mindset of coming into the game and being ready to play and wanting to smash the team in the mouth,” Dekker said.

Kelsey’s freshmen step up in Wurtz’s absence UW head coach says sophomore Smith to transfer; Badgers try to cut down on turnovers as prep for Marquette Chris Caporale Sports Writer After a decisive win against Alabama Saturday, the Wisconsin women’s basketball team is preparing for its matchup with in-state rival Marquette Wednesday. The Badgers lit up the Kohl Center scoreboard with a few career-highs over the weekend, and head coach Bobbie Kelsey addressed rebounding, injuries and transfer issues in her weekly press conference Monday. The Badgers (4-3) used solid play from younger players on their way to a 69-50 victory. Freshmen Nicole Bauman and Dakota Whyte both tallied career highs in points, while sophomore guard/forward Jacki Gulczynski earned a career high with eight rebounds. One of the biggest keys to UW’s success against Alabama was its rebounding, where it outdid the Tide 59-38.

DANIELS, from 8 cry from the visions of full stadiums and a blossoming American soccer fanbase that many fans expected to magically materialize upon Beckham’s arrival. But much like the 2012 MLS Cup, Beckham’s career could best be characterized as a game of two halves. A closer look at the second half of his six-year career reveals some of the most impressive growth MLS — not to mention American soccer in general — has ever seen.

Rebounding had been an issue throughout the first six games of the season, so it was something the team keyed in on. “If the ball is dropping, you keep shooting,” Kelsey said. “If you’re getting rebounds, you keep going after them. And so that’s what we did, and I think the kids did a really good job with that.” An area they still need work on is turnovers. Wisconsin coughed up the ball 31 times in the Alabama game, though its high shooting percentage was able to make up for the lack of ball control. Whyte has helped in the ball-handling department when senior guard Tiera Stephen has needed a break. Kelsey said the freshman has been especially impressive so far this season. “You saw flashes of it in the game,” Kelsey said. “She’s a very good ballhandler when she takes her time and reads the situation. She can shoot

Don’t believe me? Just take a look at the facts. The league that Beckham entered contained only 14 teams. Six years later, America’s premier soccer league boasts a respectable 19 teams. Better yet, the attendance average in 2006 (one year before Beckham joined the team) was 15,504. This has steadily increased to the point where, in its most recent season, MLS broke its attendance record with an average of more than 18,000 fans per game. Looking solely at

the ball. She just has a lot of upside, but, again, she’s a freshman. You’ve got to train them and mold them and shape them and get them where you want them to be.” With only two seniors on the team and freshmen like Bauman and Whyte taking increased roles, Kelsey said she realizes the team may take some time before it can accomplish its collective goals. “A lot of this beginning period for the freshmen is just getting acclimated to what college basketball is about — the pace, the physicality, the demand on and off the court,” Kelsey said, “me yelling at them, me getting on them, but also encouraging them that they can do it. If I didn’t think they could, I wouldn’t have recruited them.” The road didn’t get easier as another difficult situation arose Monday when Kelsey announced that sophomore guard Lindsay Smith would transfer, effective

attendance figures, since Beckham has arrived, professional soccer has become the third-most attended professional sports league in the United States, trailing only the MLB and NFL. Infinitely more important than the attendance figures and the increasing number of teams participating in the league is the presence of the most well-known soccer player in the world putting American soccer on the map. That is one aspect of Beckham’s career American soccer fans can be sure will not

immediately. Smith played 32 games in her career, starting two as a freshman, but she played in just six games this season, averaging 2.3 minutes. She had been hindered by injuries so far this year. “She decided that was more of what was going to make her happy,” Kelsey said. “The bottom line is, if that’s going to make her happy, we wish her nothing but the best.” Also missing time for Wisconsin is senior Taylor Wurtz, who has been out the past two games with a back injury. Kelsey is not sure when Wisconsin will be able to get her back on the floor. But one thing is for certain: Wurtz definitely will not be rushed back to play. “We’re still waiting for doctors,” Kelsey said. “She had doctor’s appointments with different people and just trying to figure out the best option for her.” Until they find out more details, Kelsey noted the

be leaving when Beckham does after the dust settles and the championship festivities come to an end in the coming weeks. While he may be moving on to his next challenge, thanks to David Beckham, American soccer is here to stay. Nick is a junior majoring in journalism and political science. Think David Beckham’s time with the Galaxy didn’t live up to expectations? Email him at ndaniels@badgerherald. com or send him a tweet @npdaniels31.

team will not be making any statements on Wurtz’s health. The team will definitely be without Wurtz as it prepares for a matchup with in-state rival Marquette (4-2) Wednesday. Kelsey noted although the two teams don’t play in the same conference, Marquette is definitely a rival for recruiting in-state players. Although this rivalry might not mean much to those outside the state of Wisconsin, the players for both these teams understand the history, and Marquette will pose a difficult challenge for the Badgers this year. UW is looking forward to the matchup but is treating it just like every other game. “Obviously, the kids instate know more about teams than those that don’t live in Wisconsin,” Kelsey said. “But you want to win every game. You don’t care who it’s against. You want to win.”

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Managers see different side of game Wisconsin students put in long hours behind the scenes for Badgers football Kelly Erickson Senior Sports Writer Around midnight Dec. 2, the Wisconsin band blared out three notes that caused any Badgers present to instantly link arms and sway in unison. From fans still celebrating the 70-31 Big Ten Championship victory to the players still lingering on the field, carrying roses in their teeth in celebration of their third-consecutive trip to the Rose Bowl, the music silenced all for a moment and brought them together as the words started to pour out through the Lucas Oil Stadium sound system. Amid the melee of media, football players and whoever else found their way onto the field, one group of 16 students in red track jackets over white polos and khakis celebrated a season’s worth of hard work as they belted out the lyrics to their time-honored “Varsity.” They aren’t athletes or fans with special passes. These are the guys behind the scenes. They are students who attend every football practice and have seen every game from the sideline. They get to the stadium hours before the team any given Saturday and experience a different kind of game day. They are the team managers. They may not

try to score touchdowns or prevent them, but they’re a pack of students who work hard to guarantee the success of the boys in cardinal and white. “In the end when the team wins we win; when the team loses we lose,” Doug Ingels said. “It’s different because no matter what happens we have a job to do beyond what happens on the field, whether it’s before the game or after the game.” Ingels is a fifth-year senior who has served as a team manager since he was a freshman. Working largely with the defensive backs, Ingels got his job without even sitting down for an interview thanks to his older brother, who was also a manager during his time at UW. A Sheboygan native, Ingels admitted there’s a bit of a manager pipeline from his hometown to the Badgers. “There’s probably been over the last probably eight years, maybe 10 or so people from Sheboygan,” Ingels said. “… [My brother] got it from another kid that he played football with in high school, so you work your way in. I knew I wanted to go here. This is the only school I applied to, so once I had the opportunity to do this, I just went for it and came into the spring game my senior year in high school and went from there. There was no real application process, just knowing the right people.” Ingels isn’t the only manager who has dedicated his college career to the sport he loves. Senior Joe Spiegelhoff — who works with

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The Wisconsin football team employs 16 student managers (many of them pictured here) to make everything run smoothly at every practice and before and after every game. the quarterbacks — also used personal connections to join the program. “I figured if I can’t play, this is an awesome way to get involved with the sport that I love,” Spiegelhoff said. In addition to Ingels and Spiegelhoff, there are nine other on-field student managers and five student equipment managers.

While most students spend their game days drinking their alcohol of choice and tailgating to their heart’s delight, this group of 16 sees an entirely different side of Saturdays in the fall. No matter the start time, the managers have to be at the stadium two and a half hours before game time to set things up. So on those days

with 11 a.m. starts, they are starting work at 8:30 a.m. In the hours leading up the game, the managers push equipment carts up to the Wisconsin sideline, haul ball bags to the field and set up the kicking nets. They also move the benches into whichever formation the coaches prefer and lay out towels for the players.

With time to spare, they turn Camp Randall into their own playground. “Then we pretty much play catch and goof around until players start coming out and then help them with whatever they need and however they warm up, which you get used to over time,” Ingels said.

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Beckham’s U.S. career successful Nick Daniels Nick’s Picks

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Junior center Mark Zengerle was the nation’s leading returning scorer coming into the season but was sidelined with a broken finger suffered against Colorado College Nov. 3.

UW rights ship in Denver series Kerdiles grabs 2 assists against Pioneers; Zengerle may return against Michigan Tech Drew Harry Sports Writer After winning just one of its first 10 games this season, the Wisconsin men’s hockey team doubled that total over the weekend with a 3-1 win over No. 5 Denver, the team that still sits atop the WCHA standings. The Badgers also notched a 1-1 tie against the Pioneers (94-1, 7-2-1 WCHA) at Magness Arena Friday. If some saw UW (2-7-3, 2-5-3) as a sinking ship through the first 10 games of the season, head coach Mike Eaves said he thought his squad righted the ship while gaining some momentum over the weekend. “From the coaching standpoint, it was the exact medicine we needed to get ourselves going in the right direction,” Eaves said at his weekly press conference Monday. “Maybe that ship is starting to come around, and we’ve got some wind at our back now,” Eaves added. The Badgers’ record now stands at 2-7-3 overall, and Eaves laid out a new goal over the weekend — reaching the .500 mark, an unexpected goal given the team’s No. 15 preseason ranking.

“We can pull up and get in closer to .500,” Eaves said. “I think that’s our next, most tangible goal is to do that. If we can play well and get some wins, we have a chance to do that.” Those wins could come easier for the Badgers with the return of preseason allWCHA center Mark Zengerle from a broken index finger. Despite playing in only half UW’s games this year, Zengerle is tied for second on the team in points with six, and he is tied for second in goals with two. The nation’s leading returning scoring from last season, Zengerle has not seen the ice since he suffered the injury against Colorado College Nov. 3. “Mark is closer to playing this weekend,” Eaves said. “We’ll put him in regular gear today and see what he can handle. He joined us on the road trip. I think the mindset was to be around the team and get him ready. … He wants to get back in the lineup.” Additionally, freshman forward Nic Kerdiles returned from a 10-game suspension for breaking the NCAA’s code of amateurism Friday. Kerdiles recorded two assists and four shots on goal against

Denver. Eaves lauded the highlytouted recruit’s playmaking ability and his propensity for always being around the puck. “You could see the energy he brought to the ice,” Eaves said. “He won battles. He had a couple of assists on Saturday because he was around the puck. … He has that intangible as a hockey player; it was very much a positive weekend from that end.” Eaves also noted his squad’s improved defensive play, especially against a highpowered Denver offense that ranks second in the league in goals per game at 3.7, an area where UW sits last at 1.9. Over the weekend, however, the Badgers outscored Denver 4-2, and Eaves extolled the defensive play on the road. It marked Wisconsin’s first series of the season in which they have not lost at least one of the games. Eaves credited the 35 blocked shots by goaltender Landon Peterson Saturday (highest on the season), better scoring opportunities in the offensive zone and the defense’s ability to prevent scoring opportunities even when out-numbered on the ice for the successful weekend.

Eaves said it is necessary for the Badgers to carry that momentum to the Kohl Center this weekend when Michigan Tech visits. UW is still winless at home, having lost all four of its games in Madison, and has been outscored by an average of two goals per game on its home ice. “There are a lot of reasons that these next four games are important,” Eaves said. “… We’ve had some challenges at scoring goals and winning games, especially at home.” That said, Eaves said he remains hopeful his team can continue to turn in solid performances through the remainder of the season. He noted improved play dating back to the home series against Minnesota StateMankato two weekends ago. “Our last home game against Mankato, we felt the ship was turning somewhat, and then we carried it on to this week,” Eaves said. “Friday was on a national stage, and people were pumped up to see us play well against a top-ranked team. Let’s let our own fans see that live and score some goals,” he added.

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For long-time soccer icon David Beckham, it is now safe to say no expectations are too high. After announcing weeks ago that the 2012 Major League Soccer season would be his last one in a Los Angeles Galaxy uniform, Beckham finished his American career with a bang by winning the MLS Cup Saturday night in a style fitting of his up-and-down six-year career with the Galaxy. After going down a goal in the first half, the Galaxy came storming back in the second half — scoring three goals of its own — on the way to its second-consecutive MLS Cup victory. It seemed a nearly impossible task to complete, but over the course of his short career in American soccer, Beckham did exactly as he said he would. He not only increased his own brand as an athlete, but also brought muchneeded awareness both domestically and abroad for a league in dire need of attention. While many fans will have differing opinions on the man who has been the face of soccer worldwide for more than a decade, it is hard to deny he has kept the majority of the promises he made when he first arrived to play in the United States in 2007. When Beckham first arrived in July 2007 — with a following of more reporters and photographers than American soccer had ever seen before — and was officially unveiled across the country, it seemed that MLS

had hired not a soccer player, but instead a stuntman to bring up ratings in a young and burgeoning league. After all, Beckham was into his 30s, which is typically when most soccer players begin to think about retirement if they have not already done so. Not only that, but his arrival was accompanied with ringing endorsements and TV advertisements from every news outlet around the country and beyond as he was proclaimed the “chosen one” to bring MLS and American soccer to the promised land almost overnight. Other more cynical fans, however, believed the promises too good to be true. Those worst fears became reality almost immediately, as Beckham quickly aggravated an ankle injury he had sustained entering the season and sat out much of his first year, finishing the season with only five starts to his name. Then, after a pair of seasons in 2008 and 2009 that failed to live up to his enormous expectations, Beckham suffered another setback in 2010 and spent even more time on the bench with a torn Achilles tendon. Through the first half of his Galaxy career, it would have been hard to disagree with those who saw Beckham’s U.S. career as one of the biggest flops in sports history. After all, he hadn’t brought the promised championships, very few other big-name European players had followed his lead and attendance at games only increased for the Galaxy home games or those teams that were lucky enough to host Beckham and co. Overall, it was a far

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