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Community members voice housing concerns Meeting centers on proposed student apartment project by Dayton, Broom Ailya Iftikhar Herald Contributor

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The Frequency saw a shooting incident on Monday, which prompted the owner to put an end to all future hip-hop performances at the venue.

Local venue bans all hip-hop shows Stephanie Awe Reporter Local hip-hop artists have one less place to perform after a shooting at a city club led the manager to eliminate hip-hop shows from its bookings. According to a report

from the Madison Police Department, a fight broke out between two men and one pulled a gun at The Frequency at 121 W. Main St. early Monday morning. The fight proceeded to move outside, where one shot was fired, the report said. No one was injured,

according to the report, but both individuals had fled before police arrived. The Frequency announced on its Facebook page Tuesday it will no longer host any local, regional or national hip-hop

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Community members voiced their concerns and support at a neighborhood meeting Wednesday as yet another high-rise apartment building looks to make its way into downtown Madison. The proposed development by Dayton Square Apartments is set to be placed at West Johnson, North Broom and West Dayton Streets, according to Eric Lawson, spokesperson for the architecture firm, Potter Lawson Inc. It requires the demolishment of the three existing properties, he said. Lawson said the proposed development will range in height from four to 12 stories and includes plans for a swimming pool and a fitness area, along with ample space for bike, moped and vehicle

parking. The building will consist of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and will be targeted toward young professionals and University of Wisconsin students, he said. Many community members expressed concern about the ability to find affordable housing in the downtown area with the elimination of the current properties. Sam Seering, a resident of Dayton Square Apartments, explained there is a lack of apartment complexes downtown that have affordable housing for students and young professionals. He wanted to know whether the aspect of affordable housing was incorporated into the design considerations. While strict rates have not yet been developed, Scott Kolar, the vice president of Capitol Neighborhoods Inc., explained there will be variances in price. Still, residents continued to express concerns about how the development will fit in with the neighborhood. “The building looks

great, but if we can’t afford it, it doesn’t matter,” CJ Terrell, a Madison resident said. Community members also took issue with the increased urbanization of the neighborhood and the pedestrian experience. Area resident Jeffery Willis said sidewalks are already crowded, not just with the snow, but with groups of students and bikes. “There’s going to be volume, but I’m not sure we’re ready for it on the street. So what can we do actively? We should be expanding the sidewalks,” Wills said. Les Orosz, an adjacent property owner, said the neighborhood is in vast need for more sidewalk space. He said it would be a much friendlier area and people would not have to worry about being pushed into traffic. Additionally, some current tenants and neighbors were upset they were not properly informed about the project in the beginning stages.

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Mining company continues input on contentious bill Alice Coyne State Politics Editor Proposed mining legislation continued to drum up controversy this week after legislators drafting the bill once again incorporated input from Gogebic Taconite, a mining company interested in developing northern Wisconsin under the bill’s provision whose involvement in proposed mining legislation last year drew wide criticism. GTac has offered input since mining legislation was introduced two years ago.

Opponents have long criticized this collaboration, and in tandem with the recent findings that mining bill advocates contributed millions to Gov. Scott Walker and Republican legislators, these opponents are accusing bill writers of allowing money to dictate legislation. “It’s tougher to characterize which is a bigger outrage: out-of-state special interest groups throwing money to get their way, or [the] Legislature allowing it and rolling back their environmental standards,” One Wisconsin Now spokesperson Mike Browne said.

GTac wants to make changes to sections of the bill dealing with input in the mining permit approval process and environmental standards. Browne said a number of groups, especially environmental ones, with interest in the legislation have not been provided with a preview of the bill. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross said the drafting records raise concerns about which publics legislators are working to protect. “The drafting records and

their actions demonstrate they’re more interested in fattening their campaign accounts and serving the interests of an out-of-state mining company than protecting the people of Wisconsin and our clean air and water,” Ross said in a statement. The statement highlighted the discovery of seven emails titled “GTac requests” containing many of GTac’s suggestions to the legislation. The statement noted legislators wrote many of these suggestions into the bill before its introduction Jan. 16. Mining bill co-author Rep.

Scott Suder, R-Abbotsford, said it is not uncommon for legislators to work with stakeholders affected in some way by the legislation. “We wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t ask questions, particularly for a company that would create thousands of jobs,” Suder said. He stressed GTac is not writing the bill. Rather, he said, the company is providing input as a company affected by the legislation and he said it is important to know “legislators are controlling the process.” Suder also said GTac

promised to compensate for any environmental damage and recognized its financial responsibility. Though many stakeholders have come forward with concerns about GTac’s involvement, Suder said he and other bill writers invited other concerned parties to contact them and talk about the issue. He said they reached out to various tribes and worked closely with the Department of National Resources. Suder said he was surprised such groups

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Textbook prices undergo scrutiny ASM committee tackles concerns about alternatives for high book costs Noah Goetzel Higher Education Editor A committee of Wisconsin’s student government regrouped for its first meeting of the semester Wednesday with plans to tackle the university’s textbook affordability, financial literacy and mental health issues. During an open forum addressing the high costs of textbooks on campus, various members of the Associated Students of Madison University Affairs Committee noted the “ridiculous” sellback prices from the University Book Store, the knowledge gap in rental opportunities and the physical heaviness of textbooks. Committee members also highlighted the shortage of online or more affordable course reader options. Still, University Affairs Committee Chair Becca Buell said reinstating the ASM Textbook Swap, where students buy and sell books from each other at reduced prices, could be a logistical nightmare. “A lot of the problem comes from the fact that ASM doesn’t

have storage for all of the books,” Buell said. “Storage, volunteers to actually do the exchange and the liability of having all those books underneath volunteers are an issue.” Buell added the textbook swap, which previously occurred each semester from Fall 2008 through Spring 2011, had been “a little unstructured.” ASM is not a business, and therefore liable to mishandle students’ cash or books, she said. According to Buell, University Affairs is trying to pool its resources for a similar exchange with less financial risk. “The students tried for years to get it institutionalized and have somebody pick it up in a way that would be feasible, but university at the time didn’t want to touch it,” ASM Campus Organizer and Assistant Director Kelly Krein said. Limited accessibility textbook requirements and prices for courses are additional flaws that prevent ASM from keeping textbooks affordable for students, according to Krein. She added obligations for instructors to list reading requirements for their courses have not been enforced. Krein said the requirement came from a federal law and

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City Life Editor City volunteers found an increase in homelessness after they descended on the streets of Madison late Wednesday night to attempt to obtain an accurate count of the number of homeless people living in the city as part of national efforts to quantify America’s homeless population. Wednesday marked the start of a Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development venture to get a firm estimate about the number of homeless people in the community in 2013, according to Community Development Division Director Jim O’Keefe. The “point in time” count occurs twice a year, in January and July, and captures what

the homeless population looks like on that particular day, he said. O’Keefe highlighted numbers from previous years, noting an increasing overall trend in the population estimates. In 2009 the number of sheltered homeless people was 588 and the number of unsheltered was 54, he said. In 2012, Madison had 659 sheltered people and 77 unsheltered persons. Resnick cited several major changes that have occurred with homelessness in the past year that could affect the outcome of this year’s count. The Capitol no longer accepts homeless people spending the night, and the Madison Central Library, which used to provide shelter, is currently under construction, he said. Ald. Scott Resnick,

as a campground or an automobile, O’Keefe said. The volunteers also interviewed the homeless people they found, asking them questions about their background and what might have contributed to their situation, O’Keefe said. Background information might prove useful for developing services that can help these people, he said. “It is helpful to get information about persons who are homeless and the personal challenges they are facing,” O’Keefe said. “It is helpful for us in figuring out how to respond to those needs.” Resnick said having an accurate count of the homeless population allows the city to better allocate funding to the programs and services the population needs. O’Keefe said their methods

District 8, said evaluating the homeless population in this way is critical to finding a solution. “Anytime you’re dealing with an at-risk population it’s always important to know how many people you are dealing with,” Resnick said. O’Keefe said the department wanted to get as good of an estimate as possible to understand the scale and scope of the problem. The department dispatched teams of volunteers to all parts of the city in search of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons, according to O’Keefe. To be classified as sheltered, a person must be living in emergency sheltered facilities, while an unsheltered person lives in a place not suitable for human habitation, such

also help to systematically quantify the scale of the problem. The volunteers included workers from outreach organizations such as Porchlight Inc., Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin and the Department of Veterans Affairs, O’Keefe said. The operators of existing shelters and churches also counted the number of people in their facilities to add to the estimate, according to O’Keefe. According to O’Keefe, the venture is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Madison is not the only community undertaking this task in the state of Wisconsin, and other communities in other states are also engaged in the same types of efforts, he said.

New student elected to diversity plan group Co-chair appointed to committee for tackling issues facing campus Paige Costakos Reporter University of Wisconsin’s student government selected a student co-chair for its newly created committee that will assist with drafting the university’s new Diversity Plan Wednesday night. Associated Students of Madison Student Council voted to appoint UW graduate student Michael Jackson, who also earned his undergraduate degree from UW, to serve as a student representative on ASM’s Ad Hoc Diversity Plan Committee. Jackson will collaborate as one of 25 members of the committee to increase student representation in creating the campus Diversity Plan that will begin this spring. According to ASM Shared Governance Chair Britt Moes, Jackson will be successful in representing the student voice because of his previous experiences. Moes said he was involved in multiple diversity

HIP-HOP, from 1 shows. The post said this decision was partly influenced by The Frequency’s landlord, the city and the surrounding neighborhood association. The post added it does not want to risk putting both employees and patrons in danger again. As a venue, it is important to have a good reputation with the city as a safe place to go, Matt Gerding, owner of the Majestic Theatre, a neighboring and similar venue, said in an email to The Badger Herald.

initiatives during his undergraduate years at UW. She added a graduate student was chosen to represent undergraduate students because the undergraduate candidates did not have nearly as much experience. “We thought that grad students — and Michael Jackson — stood out as the best candidates,” Moes said. “I know this will be a hard job and he will handle it well.” Moes added another co-chair for the Ad Hoc Diversity Plan Committee will be selected in the near future. ASM spokesperson David Gardner said ASM hopes Jackson and his fellow committee members work together to keep the administration on a timeline. The first draft of the Diversity Plan is set to be released April 1. Gardner also said ASM hopes to keep student input involved in decisions regarding the Diversity Plan. “I’m very excited about the work the Ad Hoc Diversity Plan Committee will accomplish,” Moes added. “We have a great team of 25 people that represent all regions of student life.” During the meeting, Gardner also proposed changes to certain referendum bylaw

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Student representatives have been addressing an upcoming Diversity Plan through the creation of an ad hoc committee to look at diversity on campus. requirements. According to Gardner, it is currently required that students vote to have a United Council referendum every other year. With the proposed changes, a simple majority or a 10 percent petition will make decisions on when to hold referendums. Gardner said this would hold UC accountable when students believe it is necessary, as students

“When these things continue to happen as they have over the past year, at some point it’s not worth risking that reputation and more importantly, putting your trusting and loyal staff in a potentially dangerous work environment,” Gerding said in the email. According to Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, The Frequency’s landlord, Larry Lichte, included a provision in the lease when the bar first opened a few years ago prohibiting hip-hop acts from performing in order to decrease violence. Since the shooting, Lichte has enforced the lease, leaving club owner Darwin

would have the right to contact a representative of the council whenever they think it is needed. Gardner also said the proposed referendum bylaws would prevent UC from wasting time and unnecessarily spending students’ money. He added ASM and UC could instead use these resources to lobby for better tuition, increased responsible action or improved

Sampson with little choice if he did not want to risk eviction, he said. “I am saddened that we’ve lost another [hiphop] venue,” Verveer said. “It’s not the first time it’s happened. There are different types of hip-hop, and some seldom have problems.” Lt. Sherrie Strand of the MPD there have not been many other shootings in the area aside from the shooting on the 600 block of University Avenue last summer, as well as the shooting at Frita’s on State Street last New Year’s Eve. Shah Evans, a local hip-hop promoter, said

TEXTBOOK, from 1 descended to the UW System level encouraging professors to make their book lists available prior to the start of the semester. However, she noted the suggestion to UW faculty members has never been pushed hard enough. Promoting students with basic personal finance education is another operation University Affairs is advocating this semester, according to Working Financial Literacy Campaign Chair Mary Prunty. “Because students are affected by finances so much, we’re trying to

safety across campuses in Wisconsin. “My strong belief is that by leaving these bylaws outdated, we are preventing the United Council from using the money that students spend to the best of its ability,” Gardner said. “This is a necessary change to modernize our bylaws and help the United Council and ASM to work together to form a stronger position.”

he supported Sampson’s decision. “[Sampson] has supported hip-hop,” he said. “But he owns a business, and it’s in his lease that he can’t do hiphop.” Evans added he wanted to make it clear the promoters of The Frequency’s show Sunday, CME, did nothing wrong. “They did everything correctly,” he said. Evans, who also promoted for Majestic Theatre before it eliminated hip-hop from its venues, said he was concerned for hip-hop’s sustainability in Madison.

According to Evans, he has tried everything “humanly possible” to keep doors open for Madison’s hiphop. It is understandable that problems arise, such as the incident at The Frequency, but on average there is less violence at hip-hop shows than anywhere else, he said. “I wish the city wouldn’t come down so hard on hip-hop,” he said. “There’s so much talent in this city, [but] no opportunity to teach them the business.” For now, Evans said, hiphop artists will perform at community centers and upcoming hip-hop awards.

get some sort of help for students — whether that be with their financial aid or with budgeting — something to educate them through finances,” Prunty said. “Right now Madison offers almost nothing.” She added building solid, centralized university programs is the goal of the campaign and her hope is for the program to exist for the future, rather than occurring for only one event. Similarly, Buell said the mental health campaign will attempt to affect campus in methods beyond just a single event. She noted ASM’s Stress Reduction

Fair in collaboration with University Health Services in December was a “huge success” with a “great turnout.” However, she said creating an atmosphere of mental health promotion is the goal for the spring semester. “We have a campus where students are obviously stressed out with midterms and finals at different points,” Buell said. “This semester, we’re hoping to work in a partnership with UHS again and different student groups to make another movement to make sure that mental health is prioritized on our campus.”

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Study shows uneven distribution of income tax Nonprofit: bottom fifth of Wisconsinites pay 9.6 percent, top one percent pays 5.6 Taylor Murphy Herald Contributor An independent state nonprofit that addresses taxand budget-related issues released figures Wednesday showing taxes among lower, middle and upper class families are unequally distributed in Wisconsin. The report from the Wisconsin Budget Project referenced the findings in the Washington-based Institution

session affecting lower-class Wisconsinites: cuts in the Earned Income Tax Credit, which provides relief to families with children, and the Homestead Tax Credit, which provides relief for renters and homeowners. Kelly David, ITEP’s Midwest policy director, suggested the cause for unevenness in tax rates stems from Wisconsin’s reliance on regressive taxes, a tax system in which citizens achieve lower tax rates as they make more money. She advised a greater focus on income tax. “We have lots of options for making tax distribution more even,” David said. “We just need one that works.” Bob Jacobson, Wisconsin

on Taxation and Economic Policy’s “Who Pays?,” a distributional analysis of tax systems in all 50 states. After considering all taxes citizens must pay, the tax rates boil down to 9.6 percent for the bottom fifth of Wisconsinites,10.7 percent for the middle fifth and 5.6 percent for the top one percent, the report said. It also showed these statistics are roughly mirrored in tax rate trends across the country. According to the report, Wisconsin’s system, similar to most state tax systems, tends to take more from middle- and low-income families rather than wealthy families. ITEP’s report noted two changes made this past

Budget Project spokesperson, said the tax rate distribution may be made more even by improving the Homestead Tax Credit. According to the Wisconsin Budget Project’s statement, the changes made last session reduce credit by $14 million and their effects will continue to grow over time, since the value of a home increases annually. Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, echoed these suggestions. As a legislator who has championed the tax rates by reducing taxes on the lower and middle classes, Taylor advised Wisconsin replenish funds to the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Homestead Tax Credit. “The bottom line is that

people making between $20,000 and $65,000 a year are paying the largest share of their income on state and local taxes,” Taylor said. Though Taylor does not yet know the details of Walker’s proposed income tax cuts for the middle class, she urged Wisconsinites to question how Walker will define middle class. Taylor said she supports an income tax cut to the middle class but she does not support increasing taxes for the most vulnerable, which, in her opinion, is what the changes to the Earned Income Tax Credit and Homestead Tax Credit did. Rep. Daniel Riemer, D-Milwaukee, wants to see tax cuts for honest and hardworking individuals who

are unable to comfortably sit in the middle class. He thinks this will be a good way to encourage work and discourage welfare. “We want people to pay their fair share,” Riemer said. “We ought not all pay the same percentage as a whole, but we should pay the same percentage within particular stages of income.” With such a policy, members in different income brackets will have different tax rates, with those making less money in turn having smaller rates, Riemer said. However, despite speculation, it remains unclear how Walker’s budget proposal will affect these tax rate figures across classes.

Walker’s desire to expand school vouchers criticized Opponents argue for more public school funds; others want aid for private schools Maryn Zwier Herald Contributor Gov. Scott Walker’s proposals to expand voucher programs are meeting controversy in light of cuts made to public school funding during the last budget cycle. While on his recent national school tour, Walker expressed the need to expand the use of voucher programs as well as other alternatives to traditional schooling.

schools this year were the highest ever. He said Evers hopes to promote a plan to increase investment in public schools at the next budget meeting. Rep. Sondy PopeRoberts, D-Middleton, voiced disagreement with Walker’s expansion vision in a statement Wednesday. He stressed the importance of increased state aid to public school districts and made claims private vouchers receive more state funding. “We need to get serious about investing in public education to see the real results that Republicans and Democrats alike have called for from our students and educators,” Pope said in the

Voucher programs allow the government to help pay for tuition at private schools. Right now, the state offers these voucher programs in Milwaukee and Racine, giving $6,442 per child to attend private schools. Walker’s efforts to expand these programs drew backlash from those who would like to see more money invested in public schools instead. Patrick Gasper, spokesperson for the University of Wisconsin System Superintendent Tony Evers, criticized the budget cuts undergone by public schools and emphasized the need for a greater investment in public education. Gasper said budget cuts for public

statement. Pope cited a memo sent by the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, showing how much general funding is provided to each pupil in every public school district in Wisconsin. It compares this amount of state funding to the $6,442 voucher programs provide to each pupil for private schools. The results show an imbalance between public and private school funding — an imbalance to which Walker’s spokesman Cullen Werwie declined to respond to, according to the Associated Press. The Badger Herald was unable to reach Werwie for comment as of press time.

Though Pope-Roberts cited this memo, a statement from School Choice Wisconsin said the accusation that private schools receive more state money than public schools were not entirely accurate. When broken down, public schools receive $4,900 from the state in aid. Although private school vouchers receive $6,442, a portion of that is also from local government funding, the statement said, so the result is actually a smaller portion of state funds than seen in public schools. School Choice Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization providing vouchers for lowincome families to send their children to private schools.

Jim Bender, president of the company, scolded the inaccurate data Pope-Roberts proposed in his statement. “I look forward to a great deal of discussion about school funding in the future,” Bender said. In response to PopeRoberts, School Choice Wisconsin released a statement advocating for the future of private schools and voucher expansion. “In the end, students in the School Choice programs have higher graduation and college acceptance rates while providing dramatic savings to taxpayers,” the statement said. -The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Newtown victims call for legislation Susan Haigh Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Newtown officials and parents of children killed in last month’s elementary school massacre called on lawmakers Wednesday to turn the tragedy into “the moment of transformation” by banning high-powered, military-style rifles and highcapacity magazines while providing better care to the mentally ill and requiring more background checks for gun owners. Several hundred residents, many wearing stickers urging more gun control measures, attended a public hearing held Wednesday night in the wake of the Dec. 14 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that left 20 first-graders and six educators dead. State lawmakers are considering possible changes to laws and policies affecting guns, mental health and school safety. Bill Sherlach, whose wife, Mary, a school psychologist, died in the rampage, said that he respects the Second Amendment but that it was written in a long-ago era where armaments were

different. “I have no idea how long it took to reload and refire a musket,” he said. “I do know that the number of shots fired in the Sandy Hook Elementary School in those few short minutes is almost incomprehensible, even in today’s modern age.” Unlike a legislative subcommittee hearing held Monday at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on gun laws, which lasted hours into the night and attracted hundreds of gun rights activists statewide, the crowd at Newtown High School on Wednesday was overwhelmingly in favor of gun control. “Make this the time that change happens. Don’t give up because it’s too hard or too difficult. Make a promise to honor the lives lost at Sandy Hook and elsewhere in America by turning this tragedy into the moment of transformation that benefits us all,” said Nicole Hockley. Her 6-year-old son, Dylan, was among those killed by 20-yearold Adam Lanza, who fatally shot his mother in their home before driving to the school to carry out the massacre and

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Adults and children alike lobby for new gun laws prohibiting high-powered rifles in response to last month’s shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. committing suicide. David Wheeler, whose 6-year-old son, Benjamin, was also killed, said a more comprehensive system of identifying and monitoring individuals with mental distress needs to be created. “That a person with these problems could live in a home where he had access to among the most powerful firearms available to non-military personnel is unacceptable,”

he said. “It doesn’t matter to whom these weapons were registered. It doesn’t matter if they were purchased legally. What matters is that it was far too easy for another mentally unbalanced, suicidal person who had violent obsessions to have easy access to unreasonably powerful weapons.” But Newtown resident Casey Khan warned that further restrictions on gun

Clinic walks in contraceptive failure case Todd Richmond Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A clinic that mistakenly gave vitamins instead of birth-control pills to a Wisconsin woman doesn’t have to pay to raise the child she conceived but can be sued for other financial damages, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. Shelby Nell and the boy’s father, Austin Omernick, appealed to the 2nd District Court of Appeals after a lower court concluded public policy considerations such as preventing fraud and making sure awards are fair to defendants protected the clinic from liability in their case. Citing a 1990 Wisconsin case, the appeals court said a parent must have undergone an unsuccessful sterilization before he or she can make claims for costs relating to raising a child from an unwanted pregnancy. Claims of

temporary contraception failing or getting wrong pills can be rife with fraud as parents try to collect huge awards, the court said. The appeals court said the West Bend couple could recover damages for pain and suffering during and after her pregnancy, loss of future earning capacity and postpartum depression. It sent the case back to the trial court in Washington County to give the couple a chance to prove these injury claims were related to the clinic’s negligence. The couple’s attorney, Kevin Keane, said he plans to pursue those claims but still was disappointed with the ruling. “I thought she (the mother) had a strong case,” Keane said. “They violate their policies and they give someone the wrong medication and they’re injured ... I’m just surprised the court of appeals says there’s no liability.”

In the lawsuit, filed in 2010, Nell said she received prenatal vitamins instead of birth-control pills when she went to have her prescription filled in February 2009. She said a clinic doctor confirmed the pills were actually vitamins more than a month after she received them, but by then she already was pregnant. She delivered a healthy boy that December, her second son. The previous case involved a woman who underwent sterilization but still became pregnant. That court sided with the woman, finding that her intentions were clear that she didn’t want a child. Damage and cost claims related to unwanted pregnancies that don’t involve sterilization leave the door open to fraud, the appellate court said. It found the size of potential awards could tempt parents to falsely claim they meant to permanently prevent pregnancy.

The court said in a footnote neither the West Bend couple nor the clinic brought forward any ruling that held a parent can recover the costs of raising a healthy child born after a medical provider negligently failed to provide prescribed birth control pills. However, the court cited case law based on rulings in Indiana and New Hampshire in the 1980s that states damages for wrongful conception or wrongful pregnancy are usually limited to cases involving negligent sterilization. Still, the court said Nell’s personal injury claims might survive because they’re similar to medical malpractice claims. She would have to prove, though, that the clinic’s negligence was a substantial factor in those injuries. The clinic’s attorney, Barrett Corneille, didn’t immediately return a telephone message.

rights leave “good and lawful citizens at risk.” While one of the few to speak in favor of gun rights, Khan still received applause from some in the audience. Another resident, Mike Collins, said reducing the number of cartridges creates a vulnerability for the shooter, who has to reload, and for the people trying to defend themselves. “I don’t want to be out-

gunned in a situation that I cannot walk or run away from,” he said. In response to calls from gun enthusiasts who’ve urged lawmakers against infringing on their Second Amendment rights, Newtown Police Chief Michael Kehoe told the lawmakers “this sacrifice is necessary and certainly warranted.” Kehoe spoke of the need to reduce easy access to weapons of mass murder.

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themselves from corporate concerns. According to Hintz, the company’s economic interests are distinct from the state’s interests in creating jobs. “We have to make decisions for the long term that respect the rights of the tribes and natural resources that are there now, but also balance that with the potential benefit of new jobs,” Hintz said. “Our job is to make the best decision that we can with the information that we have.”

have not done any personal outreach and said his doors are always open. Rep. Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, said he has no problem with legislators hearing input from outside parties, noting he recently met with the CEO of GTac to discuss the bill. He said although he understands the company’s economic goals, it is important for legislators to separate

HOUSING, from 1 “It is unfortunate that Dayton Square residents were not aware of the redevelopment proposal until a few months after the first conversation with city officials,” Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said. Despite these concerns, many of the community members agreed the building and design was beautiful. According to Ben Dodson, a current resident of a Johnson Street apartment, the new building will bring up the caliber of the neighborhood. While community showed support for the project

overall, Verveer emphasized many details still needed to be worked out. “Overall the feedback is consistent with the thoughts I had before,” Verveer said. “We heard many concerns from community members tonight and will try to take steps to address them.” According to Lawson, votes have not yet been taken by any city committees or boards, but the developer has applied for demolishment of the buildings. The development requires approval of the Urban Design Commission, Plan Commission and City Council, he said.

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Walker wilfully misrepresents bow and arrow incident much of the discussion after a shooting revolves around the weapon — rather than the factors that contribute to a person wanting to go on a shooting spree in the first place — when he responded, “We Joe Timmerman just had someone last week Editorial Page Content Editor in Neenah near a school kill someone with a bow For those of us who leave and arrow.” This is certainly a valid the state for winter break, and much-used argument it can be difficult to keep against increased gun up with current events control — guns don’t kill in Wisconsin. So while I people, people kill people. wasn’t surprised to find I If we outlaw guns, then was behind on the news people will find other ways when I came back after break, I was pretty shocked to kill people, like knives or, in this case, bows and I had somehow missed arrows. Humans managed something like this: to kill one another for On Jan. 10 Gov. Scott millennia without the Walker was asked if the help of guns. What makes tragedy at Sandy Hook had us think that taking guns affected his stance on gun away will change anything? control (Walker holds an However, our governor A+ rating from the NRA). left out one ever-so-minor Walker demonstrated too

detail: THIS DIDN’T HAPPEN. As Capt. David Mack of the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department told Politifact Wisconsin (which rated the statement a “pants on fire” lie), “No one got killed. I know because I was there.”

“It is simply unacceptable for a governor ... to make statements as totally false as the one Walker made.” In reality, the altercation was a domestic dispute between a father and son. The 21-year-old son shot at (and missed) his dad with a bow and arrow in

their home. I won’t waste space going over details, but Politifact Wisconsin has the full story on their website should anyone be interested. Now, the wonderful irony here is Walker used this situation as evidence against gun control, when in reality, it could illustrate quite well why many believe stricter gun control measures should be put in place. Although I’m no expert in these matters, it’s my understanding that compared to a bow and arrow, a gun is easier to aim with and generally easier to kill someone with. If this young man had used a gun instead of a bow and arrow, this situation could have very easily resulted in patricide. Instead, everyone escaped unharmed. This argument becomes

more powerful when one considers mass shootings. If the killer at Sandy Hook had a bow and arrow instead of an AR-15 and two handguns, would some, or even most, of the victims still be alive now? However, this incident as a whole illustrates the central problem with the current discourse surrounding gun control (along with a whole host of other political issues). As long as the debate centers on stories and anecdotes — including ones that aren’t even true — it’s going to be very difficult to come to any sort of reasonable compromise. Politicians and pundits going back and forth on TV aren’t going to do anything besides further polarizing people. What we really need is a discussion that revolves around actual facts and research. After

all, a little technocracy never hurt anyone. Of course, this is easier said than done. But it is far from impossible. We need to hold our elected leaders to a higher standard. It is simply unacceptable for a governor — regardless of party — to make statements as totally false as the one Walker made. And while all politicians make mistakes, this was not a simple slip of the tongue. Walker did not misspeak. He used something that was patently untrue to support his argument. Our governor should be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Joe Timmerman ( jtimmerman@ badgerherald.com) is a sophomore majoring in math and economics.

Madison mistakenly blames Pabst bus ads for drinking Hayes Cascia Staff Writer Over the years, Madison has gained a reputation for being a “party school,” with beer guzzling, keg-standing college students running amuck every which way on weekend nights. So, it only makes sense a beer company would eventually begin to advertise more aggressively in Madison. And not just any beer company either: we’re talking about Pabst Blue Ribbon, the beer in the iconic red, white and blue can hipsters defend to the death, while others think it tastes like piss. This past year, Pabst ran an ad campaign on metro buses in the city of Madison with bus wraps which made it appear as if a 10-ton case of beer was rumbling down the street. The buses were wrapped in images of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer cans, and some included Rosie the Riveter flexing her muscles, tatted up with a Pabst tattoo across her forearm. Many college students were met with disappointment when they realized the buses were not actually filled with beer. For other city-goers, the buses were an eyesore, and thus these beer cans with

wheels are no more. Personally, I liked the buses with the Pabst advertising. I thought they were way more interesting to look at than the traditional white with blue trim buses. In comparison to the typically conservative style of public advertising, they were an edgy, modern advertisement rooted in tradition that gave the city something to talk about. Also, every once in a while it was nice to imagine the type of party one could throw with a bus full of beer. Besides providing aesthetic appeal and fueling my deep, dark fantasies, the buses served as a source of revenue for the city and accounted for part of the $450,000 that Madison Metro Transit made during this past year off of advertising. That is a lot of money, and it mainly goes to Metro Transit’s operating budget. I would like to think in the event only companies in the beer industry wanted to advertise on buses, in order to create muchneeded revenue, the city would definitely allow it. Unless, of course, the only beer company that wants to advertise is Beer 30. A logical argument against allowing beer companies to advertise on city buses is although adults age 21 and older are the target audience, many people outside that audience will see the ads, including children. There have been studies that

indicate the introduction of alcohol advertisements to children at young ages tend to lead to future struggles with alcohol. However, I think it ultimately rests in the parents’ hands to teach their kids right from wrong. If a parent plays an active role in their child’s life, then there is no reason why a simple advertisement would single-handedly cause the child to later develop issues related to alcohol. If I were a parent, I would tell my kids Pabst is a drink for hipster grownups, not children, and if they start drinking Pabst, Santa won’t come. I think the city should bring back the Pabst buses, and maybe even add some Coors Light advertisements on a train around the Madison area so we can have our very own “Silver Bullet.” Even though the advertisements probably did not serve that much of a purpose because beer will always be consumed in Madison, they were some of the more intriguing advertisements on buses I have seen. I do realize Madison is not only a college town, but also a community. However, I think parents should take responsibility for raising their children rather than blaming advertisements for future problems related to alcohol. Hayes Cascia (hcascia@ wisc.edu) is a sophomore with an undeclared major.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s truly unfortunate that I cannot host an entire genre of music and artists because of the idiocy of a couple people and the ineptitude of the security company that evening.” -DARWIN SIMPSON, THE FREQUENCY OWNER After a fight that broke out Monday night at The Frequency ended in gunfire (nobody was hurt), owner Darwin Simpson, explaining that he would no longer be able to host hip-hop shows at the venue, made the above post on The Frequency’s Facebook page. Simpson has made it clear he is under pressure from neighborhood residents to stop hosting hip-hop shows. In fact, he told the Cap Times, “It’s in my lease that I’m not supposed to have hip-hop ... It was something I wilfully ignored for a long time.” His decision to cancel hip-hop shows appears to be entirely free of prejudice against the genre. He’s right. It is disappointing one relatively isolated incident can incriminate all hip-hop music. The correlation between hip-hop concerts and violent crime is circumstantial at best, and it is unfair to hip-hop music as an art form to equate it with gun violence.

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Clinton was unfazed by the efforts of Senate committee members to criminalize her response to the attacks on the American Consulate in Libya.

Clinton demonstrates poise, resolve in Libya testimony Nathaniel Olson Columnist Committee hearings are political drama par excellence. Witnesses speak under oath, cameras are on full display and questions have been meticulously prepared by those conducting the investigation to be both barbed and combative. Senators stare down at those testifying from behind their nametags, waiting for the opportunity to ask a follow-up that will put a nail in the coffin. It’s a place where you have to bring your A-game. As the political philosopher Aragorn once put it before a showdown with some Uruk-Hai, “Show them no mercy! For you will receive none!” Enter Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, whose successor, Sen. John Kerry, D-Massachusetts, was confirmed by the Senate yesterday. At the most recent Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee meeting, Clinton testified about the State Department’s preparations for and reactions to the attacks on the American Consulate in Libya where four Americans, including the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, J. Christopher Stevens, were killed Sept. 11, 2012. At the hearing, Clinton was forced to endure a barrage of questions from several old, white, male senators, several of whom rode the wave of the Tea Party to political office. These senators and their 20-20 hindsight

had some questions for the secretary. Why had Clinton not read the cables requesting more funding for security? Were the attacks spontaneous or premeditated? And why, oh why, had the American people been misled by the State Department? Well, reading consular cables is usually reserved for someone whose job description also includes “fetching coffee.” Furthermore, considering even the Central Intelligence Agency had some difficulty ascertaining the identities of the attackers, it might be prudent to give the State Department some leeway. Secretary Clinton’s stated goal, to “catch the perpetrators and bring them to justice,” was the correct response. Clinton successfully pulled off one of the most difficult tasks in public speaking: responding to loaded, politically-charged accusations designed to embarrass her and her boss with composure, thoughtfulness and a potent mix of snark and snarl. Her body language was so expressive that Feminsting’s Zerlina used it to create a 9-step gifbased guide on “How to Deal with a Mansplainer.” Clinton’s testimony was a case study on how to walk into a den of hungry lions and leave with a bag of scalps. Nowhere was this clearer than in the exchange between Secretary Clinton and Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis. Poor Senator Johnson. He was badly outclassed in the rhetorical match-up, asking weak defensive

questions from the start of the bout and completely failing to rebut Clinton’s implication his concerns were at best naïve and at worst willfully ignorant. Times like these make me remember those awful Johnson political ads about the virtues of his not being a lawyer. His accountant background probably serves him well serving in the Senate where you do very un-lawyerlike things like read briefs, interrogate witnesses and occasionally even make laws. As someone who participated in competitive debate for six years of his life, I can tell you answering pointed questions is a hard skill to learn. The more people there are staring at you, the more difficult it is to compose yourself and give an answer that refocuses the question’s premise without sounding bellicose or contentious. The fact Secretary Clinton has worked for so long as a woman in a space dominated by men should also not be understated. Despite countless attacks shamelessly grounded in a sexist framework from media members on both sides of the political spectrum (looking at you, Chris Matthews), Clinton managed to reinvent herself again and again, from first lady to senator to presidential candidate and finally to the world’s most important diplomat. Her presence will be missed. Nathaniel Olson (naolson4@wisc.edu) is a senior majoring in history, political science and psychology.

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SC to the girl that was at my party last weekend. It wasn’t my birthday, but I loved all the shots you dedicated to me. Feel free to come back again. Also I never plan on telling you when my real birthday is. Let’s make every weekend my 21st. SC to the brunette girl in all black with the white sports bra running on the track at the SERF this afternoon. You are the most

beautiful thing I have ever seen. -the guy at the punching bag

rible day of student teaching. You my friend are a true badger!

SC to the tall dark and handsome man behind the register at Greenbush. The only way my doughnut could’ve tasted any better is if I could’ve eaten it oﬀ of you. -From the red head in purple coat.

SC to the incredibly handsome, tall blonde I always see at the shell. Hot damn, you are so ﬁne, I don’t know what to do with myself anymore. I want to climb you like a tree. I am THIS close to pouncing. Rawr!

SC to the blonde guy working at coffee bytes who was playing diplo and dancing as he closed up shop. insert some sort of sexual innuendo here. lets bone. SC to the sexy dark haired girl at Plan B last week. We were about to leave waiting for your coat but your friends took you away and my ride came. Hit me upp. Guy in white and black striped hoodie. SC to the cute guy with glasses on Wendt 4th floor. My friend thinks you’re very cute. Please keep coming to the 4th floor so we can keep secretly oggling at you. SC to a certain graduating guy (weird how there’s a lot of that going on in the shoutouts). You’re attractive, and I think you might like me too? I’ve known you since high school (although I don’t know you too well, I like what I do know) - If you like me, please say something! ASO to these off-limit feelings. Why must this be so complicated?

Second Chance to Derek in my international business class. You are so cute and the fact that you’re on the football team is the cherry on top! Here’s to hopelessly waiting until Friday’s discussion to see you again... SC to the cute blond who sat next to me today in J201. I wish I would have had the nerve to talk to you! I hope you sit next to me again next week so that I can say hi! SC to Mifflin. Like normal Mifflin. None of this alternative stuff. Unless by “national performer” you mean Beyonce. Then I’m all about alternative Mifflin events. SC to the brunette working at Starbucks this morning. Your smile made my morning! SC to the way things used to be with my boyfriend who graduated last May and moved to New York. Long distance relationships suck! Enjoy your significant others while you have them here fellow badgers!

SC to the boy in the camo in GWS103, if you have the courage to take this class AND you wear camo, we should really be friends. Here’s to hoping you’re not taking this class to learn how to hit your girlfriend’s g spot better.. DSO to the single life.

2nd chance to Brian from work. I know you’re into me, and I’m totally into you. Please just make a move already, I can’t handle this any longer!!!!!!

SC JA. I’ve liked you since high school and I’m hoping that we ﬁnally have a chance! -BG

SC to my liver. RIIIIIIP. I’m sorry. But not really.

SC to having another dream about the really hot guy in my History 110 lecture. If only you were gay... SC to the girl in bio 152 who has been skyping during lecture the past few lectures. Why??? SC to the sexy badger boy who was reading Bill O’ Reilly’s ‘Killing Lincoln’ book in biochem today. That’s hot. Same time next week? SC to the attractive football player who held the door for me in Grainger today. It made my day. Did I mention you were attractive? SC to the guy who helped me cross over a huge puddle/slush mess on my way home from a long and ter-

SC to normal winter weather. What the fuuuuuck is this shit.

SC to Mackenzie. You are so sexy and I’m totally interested! At least give me a sign so I know if I’m wasting my time or not. SC to the hot ID checker at the SURF last night. You had me sweatin before I was even up the stairs. SC to the guy who paid for my dinner at Dejope when I unexpectedly ran out of housing money. You were really sweet/cute and I owe YOU a dinner sometime now! SC to the sexy brunette in my poli sci 104 class. I was honestly just staring at you all of lecture. I’m still working up my courage to come introduce myself. www.badgerherald.com/shoutouts

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Bluegrass band not afraid to rock ‘n’ roll, get rowdy Yonder Moutain String Band to bring folk, fun to Madison with Orpheum show Chris Kim ArtsEtc. Writer At first listen, Yonder Mountain String Band seems like the typical bluegrass band. Despite the use of traditional strings like the banjo and mandolin, one can clearly recognize YMSB’s genre-

bending elements. They infuse punk and alternative rock into bluegrass to create a sound guitarist Adam Aijala describes as “high-energy, fast bluegrass.” Yonder Mountain String Band goes about its business with a positive energy and lightheartedness that is infectious to the group’s fans. From the band’s formation in Colorado in 1998, its focus has been having fun with the music and not taking everything so seriously.

High energy and fun are definitely present in YMSB’s fast-paced string instrumentals. YMSB’s use of the banjo and mandolin is reminiscent of shredding rock guitar solos. “The nature of our band, it’s supposed to be fun … it’s kind of like ‘Let’s just go out there and let people forget about stuff that is serious and just have a good time,’” Aijala said in an interview with The Badger Herald. This lighthearted approach is evident even in the way the group formed its name. The band

decided it was time to come up with one after being pressured by a Nederland,

“The nature of our band, it’s supposed to be fun.” Adam Aijala

YMSB guitarist

Colo., coffee shop owner who wanted to know what to call the members in

an advertisement in the newspaper. “We just started going through those old folk magazines ... looking through the songbook, trying to see if something fancy was in there … we knew we wanted to be a quartet or a string band,” said Aijala. “There was a song called ‘At the Foot of Yonder Mountain,’ and Jeff goes, ‘How about Yonder Mountain String Band?’ and we’re all like, ‘All right.’” During the band’s upcoming appearance in

Madison, it will be playing a variety of material: songs from YMSB’s latest album The Show, and new songs from its upcoming record to be released later this year. However, don’t expect the show at the Orpheum Theater to be formulaic or a repeat of the group’s last appearance in Madison. Aijala claims that improvisation is a big part of their live show, with everyone in the band being able to break out into vocals or an instrumental

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Low temperatures bring hot fashions Mix cozy with couture in chilly winter weather to warm up look Phebe Myers ArtsEtc. Writer Winter is a hard time for fashion. It’s cold, and we really want to stay in bed for those few extra Zs (even more than usual, I mean). This makes it all the more difficult to try and think of a cute outfit. The moment the temperatures drop outside is the moment most of us are running for the sweatpants and pulling on the Uggs. Yet here I am, trying to convince you to think twice before rocking the unofficial college uniform of sheepskin boots and yoga pants. Why, you may ask? Because for a fashionobsessed girl like me, no matter how crappy the weather is and how lazy I am feeling, the only way I can wake myself up is by having a cute outfit to wear. The better you feel about yourself, the better day you are going to have. With a great dress, you can conquer the world! The most important investment to make in the winter is a pair of fleece-lined tights or thick leggings. The easiest outfit is to grab your favorite summer dress, with a pair of warm tights and a comfy sweater. Let’s face it — in the winter, college fashion is always about comfort. You can look cute and comfortable at the same time, ladies! If black tights seem too basic for you, switch it up! Funky colored tights brighten up any outfit and mood instantly. As my roommates can attest to, my favorite outfit is a button-up with a sweater. It’s geek-chic and it’s warm. To up the ante, mix patterns. Wear a plaid flannel with a striped sweater on top for a look that’s as stylish as it is practical. With this combo on top, even normal jeans seem a little more chic. Now on to the coat … when it’s negative 10 degrees outside, believe me, I’ll be donning a gigantic puffy coat that’s about as fashion forward as Crocs. However, as it has been slightly warmer this week, it’s time to rock a jacket that doesn’t resemble the Michelin tire man. Since it’s the end of the winter season, every store has its coats on sale. This is the time to stock up! It’s not hard

to stand out in a crowd of long, black North Face jackets, but when looking for the right coat, it can be easy to go for the simple black choice. Sure, black goes with everything, but coats in bright colors or fun patterns make such a hot statement that not even the temperature can bring down. Coats don’t have to match the rest of the outfit. In fact, a random pop of color on a jacket is a look that will keep your spirits high. Of course, the easiest way to bring some sparkle into this cold and drab winter is with the accessories. Winter is the time to let your accessories shine, from a fabulous necklace to those adorable ear cover/ headbands. Adding an extra item, like a pair of long dangling earrings can really put the finishing touches on an outfit. I also recommend getting your warm winter gear, like gloves and scarves, in fun prints and colors to brighten up the entire look. Target always has a ton of cheap options for gloves in more colors than Crayola. Gap is currently carrying the warmest scarves on the face of the planet. I’m talking electric heater warm. They come in tons of cute plaids and stripes. Run, don’t walk, to the nearest Gap (State Street, everyone) to grab yourself one of these magical items before they’ve decided February is the perfect time to buy a swimsuit and switch out all of the current merchandise. All right, now here’s the part about Uggs. Yes, I get it. They are comfy. I own a pair myself. But are they really good snow boots? No. Do they add anything to an outfit? No. Are you making a statement? No. So my suggestion is a pair of practical — but fashionable — snow boots. There are so many cute options now you’re missing out if you don’t have a pair. J. Crew has done a crazy cool collaboration with Sperry Topsider that takes duck boots to a whole new level. And honestly, snow boots are way warmer. Karl Lagerfeld, the genius behind Chanel said, “Sweatpants are a sign of defeat.” I am not

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Students balance arts, academics Colin Kellogg ArtsEtc. Editor When University of Wisconsin sophomore Hayden Muhs began his journey at UW, he worried he would have to choose between being an artist and being a student. As a kid, Muhs was not involved in sports or any other activities. Instead, he wrote poetry. “Poetry became my Little League,” Muhs said. In eighth grade, Muhs began to make music, but it wasn’t until his sophomore year of high school that his love of hip-hop and poetry merged. Muhs credited the First Wave Hip Hop and Urban Arts Learning Community

scholarship program, founded by the university’s Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives, for helping him continue his art. First Wave is a full-tuition scholarship program for students involved in spoken word, hip-hop and urban arts. Muhs found out about First Wave completely by chance, when he was doing Google searches for scholarships. If it hadn’t been for First Wave, Muhs would never have considered going to school in the Midwest. “[Being both an artist and a student] is a hard balance, not one that I’ve mastered yet,” Muhs said. Technology plays a big role in his involvement in hip-hop.

“The Internet makes music and art easier as far as collaboration,” he said. “That’s how I found First Wave.” For other students who have to make the choice between continuing their art and doing well in school, Muhs advises they hold onto their art, because there is a way to do both. “There were times I thought about not doing as much art, or not doing it at all,” Muhs said. For senior Ian Carroll, also known as *hitmayng, performing frequently has helped him become a better student. Because he performs at least once a week, he knows he has to plan his schedule carefully and study whenever

possible. “[It’s] a lot of studying between shows,” Carroll said. “Knowing that I have to plan in advance helps academically.” For Carroll, academics take priority over being an artist. He will only stick around for the main act of a show he opens if it is a group or artist he really likes. A normal night could include opening up for a hip-hop act at the Majestic Theatre, and then heading straight to the library to study until 3 a.m. Carroll said he values his time at UW because he gets to meet so many new people. “I don’t think I’ll have another opportunity to meet so many artists at one time,” Carroll said.

Tef Man tackles violence, hip-hop Madison artist addresses meaningful themes with new album Feel Good Music Cliﬀ Grefe ArtsEtc. Writer Madison hip-hop takes another step forward with the release of Tef Man’s Feel Good Music. Tef ’s powerful and contemplated vocals are accompanied by excellent production and an array of local talent in this 16-track project. This multi-faceted rapper has been heading up his own independent record label, Top of the Map Entertainment, since 2006. Since then he has been building up a regional reputation as a performer sharing stages with many legendary acts including T.I., Wale and Curren$y. The hype Tef Man brings to the stage is impossible to ignore. His widespread audience has even granted him opportunities to share the mic with artists such as Juicy J, Bizzy Bone and I-20 on the same record. Tef Man has been in the business for years now, but 2012 proved to be especially heavy.

Last year major industry publications and blogs started to take notice and reach out. The highly-anticipated Feel Good Music couldn’t have come at a better time for Tef Man’s career. Many hip-hop artists tend to sleep on their success a little too long, but Tef Man jumped right up and dropped a project in the first week of 2013. The amount of material that goes into a meaningful hip-hop album is incomparable to many other genres of music, and the 16 tracks of Feel Good Music are a testament to his personal work ethic at the very least. From beginning to end, the album carries a classic hip-hop tempo with a spacey feel. In contrast to the harshsounding production found in the majority of popular hip-hop today, this album is a relief to the ears. Many artists in the industry make wild attempts to cover up their lack of substance

by over-complicating the instrumentals and drowning out the vocals. The beats on Feel Good Music are very dynamic, but also drop out at the perfect moment. This allows Tef Man to show his true talent loud and clear and in the pocket. Tef Man’s lyrical content is especially personal. Feel Good Music tells a story of pain and reveals the artist’s path from “the hood” to better things. Tef Man conveys his escape from violence, drugs and poverty on every track and encourages others from similar circumstances to do the same. Although this topic can be repetitive at times, each track angles it in a different and unique way. Another major theme of the album is the struggle to establish hiphop as a non-violent source of entertainment in Madison. In “Stop the Violence,” the chorus says “Stop the violence in the club / Yeah, yeah / We gotta separate / Find a

way to protect this music.” Hip-hop in Madison is a fairly new development but it is also highly stigmatized. Popular venues such as the Brink Lounge, The Frequency, Majestic Theatre and High Noon have all instituted bans on local hip-hop shows because of fights and shootings allegedly stemming from the genre. This makes it extremely difficult for an up-and-coming rap artist like Tef Man to perform onstage in town. Not only is Feel Good Music a great album, but it also conveys a positive message. Tef Man maintains his particular style throughout the entire project, while the production and features provide a nice change of perspective. Support local hip-hop and buy Tef Man’s album for $7 at tefman.bandcamp.com/.

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AnnaSophia Robb portrays young Carrie Bradshaw, the main character of ‘Sex and the City.’

‘Carrie Diaries’ has relatable messages New CW series tells story of ‘SATC’s’ Bradshaw’s younger days, leaves questions Carley Eisenberg ArtsEtc. Writer It didn’t take long after the first episode of “Sex and the City” in 1998 for the television show to become a household name. Women all over the country could relate to Sarah Jessica Parker (“New Year’s Eve”) as Carrie Bradshaw: the single, Manhattan-based, sex columnist gal who strived for the perfect balance between having a lasting relationship and staying true to herself. Many still wondered how she had ended up in the Big Apple as not only a writer, but also as an independent, strong woman. Loosely based on the novels, “The Carrie Diaries” and “Summer in the City” by Candace Bushnell, “The Carrie Diaries” takes any “Sex and the City” lover back to the time before Carrie was a sex columnist, before she was a fashion idol and especially before Mr. Big. “The Carrie Diaries” rewinds time to 1984. Carrie, played by AnnaSophia Robb (“Soul Surfer”) is a 16-yearold girl living in small-town Connecticut with Matt Letscher (TV’s “Scandal”) as her overwhelmed father and her unruly sister, Dorrit played by Stefania Owen (“The Lovely Bones”). Carrie is a typical teenage girl, who has three best friends and a serious crush on the new boy in school. Within the first three episodes of season one, Carrie’s best friend has her heart broken, another friend loses her virginity and another friend is hiding the fact he is gay. Carrie has already gotten in serious trouble with her father (which comes as no surprise since the older Carrie in “Sex and the City” always pushes boundaries with rules and expectations), and she has fallen in love with a boy, Sebastian, played by Austin Butler (“My Uncle Rafael”). Even with all of these adventures, Carrie still has time for an internship at a law firm in New York City. Her first trip into the city opens her eyes to the world outside of small-town Connecticut. Robb does a

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Bluegrass group Yonder Mountain String Band will perform this Saturday at the Orpheum. The band will bring a combination of fun, folk and high energy to the stage.

BLUEGRASS, from 7 solo. “Nothing’s scripted … the solos that I play are not the same every time,

they might start off the same … but in between I try to mix it up,” Aijala said. YMSB’s stop at the Orpheum this Saturday

is one the band looks forward to. The band was last in Madison, also at the Orpheum, a little less than a year ago. “I would argue [that] of

any state, Wisconsin has the rowdiest fans.” Aijala said. “We know Wisconsin rocks. We know Madison will be fun. It’s a great place to end the tour.”

FASHION, from 7 trying to (and won’t ever) argue against the comfort of a trusty pair of sweats. I will, however, argue until the day I die that a good outfit can change a person’s

great job expressing her excitement through her facial expressions as she looks at the city around her in wonder. It isn’t long before Carrie meets Larissa, portrayed by Freema Agyeman (UK’s “Doctor Who”), an editor for Interview Magazine, which happens to be Carrie’s alltime favorite publication. That chance meeting ignites the spark in Carrie to start writing with hope that one day she will appear in Interview. Trouble is soon to come for Carrie when she has to decide if she should defy her father to move to New York City, quit her internship at the law firm and instead become a writer. Whatever choice she ends up making, it’s clear from the pilot episode the one thing she’s sure of is her love for Manhattan. And as every avid “Sex and the City” viewer knows, that love never weakens. “The Carrie Diaries” is a spin-off from a book, not the television show “Sex and the City,” meaning although everyone knows the adult Carrie Bradshaw, not everything in “The Carrie Diaries” adds up to her character. This has seemed to make the show a big disappointment for some Carrie Bradshaw fans. It doesn’t seem realistic Carrie is so close with her father and sister in “The Carrie Diaries” since they’re not mentioned once throughout all six seasons of “Sex and the City.” Another difference between young Carrie and adult Carrie is the fact young Carrie is against cigarettes. Anybody who has ever watched “Sex and the City” can tell you Carrie Bradshaw smokes like a chimney. After getting past those small changes and taking note the television show is based on a novel, “The Carrie Diaries” is a wellwritten, enjoyable show for young adults. It shows reallife problems that teenagers all over the country could relate to. The television show’s common themes are the importance of friendship and having self-esteem, which are great messages to be sending out to young adults. And don’t worry, the viewer still gets to hear Carrie’s famous monologues, and most episodes end with her writing at her desk, just like in “Sex and the City.”

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UW sets sights on No. 7 UND Nick Daniels Sports Content Editor When the No. 19 Wisconsin men’s hockey team heads to Grand Forks, N.D., Friday for a two-game series against No. 7 North Dakota, it will be facing an opponent that couldn’t be in more different form over the last month and a half. While the Badgers have been on a tear of sorts — winning five of their last six games — North Dakota has fared just the opposite over their last six and enter the weekend matchup with just a single win against Colorado College during that span. To add insult to injury, North Dakota has allowed a whopping 21 goals in their last six appearances, and three of those games have seen them allow at least four goals. Head coach Mike Eaves will have already drilled his team that no game is a guaranteed victory, especially in the ultra-competitive WCHA conference, but junior winger Michael Mersch admitted momentum could play a helping hand in their quest for their 10th and 11th victories in a 12-game stretch. “We’ve been coming around towards the end,” Mersch said.

ZAK, from 12 above the call of duty in the Madison community. Mitchell serves as an event coordinator for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a group that promotes and guides community service projects for University of Wisconsin student-athletes in Madison. She was originally just a voting representative for the volleyball team, but that wasn’t enough.

“So hopefully they have been looking at this, looking at our little streak here, and — I don’t want to say intimidated — but they realize that they’ve got a great team coming in this weekend.” Still, despite the very different outlooks each team has entering the series, both teams remain deadlocked with 8-5-5 records for fourth place in the WCHA — just four points out of first, currently occupied by No. 1 Minnesota. In the grand scheme of the season, Wisconsin stands to gain just four points in two games with North Dakota this weekend. But in a conference where only five points separate the top seven teams, Mersch knows a victory against any one of those teams takes on added importance. “Every game means a lot,” Mersch said. “Going in there and hopefully stealing a few points will help us out and give us a boost in the WCHA standings.” In the 2011-12 season, the University of Wisconsin and the University of North Dakota played four games, with each team winning twice. While the Badgers stole the show at the Kohl Center in October, winning twice and scoring five goals each night, Ralph Engelstad Arena provided another story when the two teams met again in January. Giving up nine goals during two games, UW fell to UND in back-to-back nights. Junior defenseman Frankie

Mitchell, who had already volunteered many times with multiple programs, wanted to volunteer even more and lead some of the projects. “The community gives so much to the Athletic Department, whether it’s just attending games or donating,” Mitchell explained as her main reason for getting involved. “Whether it’s visiting kids at the children’s hospital or collecting food for a hunger fight —

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Junior defenseman Frankie Simonelli will be back on point for the Badgers this weekend on the power play following a concussion in the second period Saturday to senior center Derek Lee. Simonelli, was the first to admit playing and winning in 11,000-seat Engelstad Arena will be no easy task. “It’s definitely a tough place to play, one of the best in college hockey,” Simonelli said. “Last year we had two good games there, they were well-fought battles. We didn’t wind up on top, not the outcome we wanted.” “I think going into this year, we can take the experience — guys who were there last year — and have played there before and use that to help us as well.”

In addition to a raucous crowd while playing at Engelstad Arena, UW will also face a smaller NHLsized rink, as opposed to the Olympic-sized Kohl Center that has been its venue for the last four games. As a result, the team has taken special care in practice to focus on the differences — in particular, parts of their game the Badgers will be able to capitalize on — when they play on a smaller rink this weekend. “Shooting the puck is going to be an emphasis

for our team,” Mersch said. “We’ve been doing a lot of it in practices this week to shoot from different angles of the ice and make sure we put them on net and test their goalie out.” While the offense will look to pick up where it left off against Alaska-Anchorage, where it scored seven goals over the series and never fell behind, it will have to do so without senior center and assistant captain Derek Lee. Lee, who suffered a concussion against AlaskaAnchorage Saturday, has

not practiced this week and has continued to experience residual effects from his injury. Still, even without Lee, Eaves said he doesn’t expect any letdown as far as UW’s performance this weekend in an important midseason matchup. “It’s easy to coach these weekends because kids will be all elevated in their emotions,” Eaves said. “We just have to fine-tune that, probably pull the reins in a little bit [and] get a good game plan together.”

just so long as we’re out there in the community and we’re not just being athletes.” Yes, there is more to these people than their physical abilities and Greek God-like physique. I was pleasantly relieved in finding this out firsthand. When the “Snowpocalypse” hit during fall semester final exams, the woefully helpless students like me, who (because of lacking funds) were forced to park our vehicles on

residential streets, became quickly swamped with more than a foot of snow. The impending plow trucks and below-freezing temperatures left our cars forsaken by chunks of snow and ice. Lacking a shovel and a good friend, I was in for a workout. People walked by with shovels but no one offered to join the effort. I was wasting gas and energy before a former walk-on football player stopped and asked if

I needed any help. He wasn’t even wearing gloves. That former walk-on, entitled to many things on this campus from his days as a football player, felt I was entitled to getting my car out of its icy environment as easily as possible. It was a simple act that went a long way. The sports world could use a few more acts of greatness that don’t necessarily involve alley-oops and double plays. A few more athletes

like Jennings, Mitchell and the former walk-on would go a long way. It would give me a reason to watch SportsCenter again. I’d really like that. Sean is a junior majoring in journalism and communication arts. What do you think of virtuous athletes in the world of sports? Let him know with an email to szak@ badgerherald.com or on Twitter @ sean_zak.

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Solid play of Wikberg not lost in translation seasons] I worked mainly on my backhand and conditioning in Sports Writer order to get a better all-around game.” The transition from playing It’s one thing to have focus high school sports to collegiate in practice and another to have athletics has always been a it during a match against Big challenging one, and for good Ten competition, especially reasons: college sports are faster, for someone unaccustomed to more physical, more mentally some of the norms in American challenging and require much collegiate tennis. more of a time commitment. “[As a foreign player myself], Now imagine going through I took him under my wing all these changes in a brand new and taught him how to act on country. That’s what Badger the court,” Kostanov said. “It’s tennis’ Oskar Wikberg has been especially important [to know facing on a daily basis since his those things] in a big rivalry game arrival from Sweden last August. against Minnesota or Ohio State One thing that hasn’t changed when everyone is trying to do for Wikberg is the level of his play. whatever they can to win.” The freshman phenom recorded Oskar did acknowledge there an 11-2 singles record this past is a difference between playing a fall during his three tournament match in the Big Ten appearances, Tournament and a including a second match back home place finish at the because here “you’re Big Ten Indoor not just playing Tennis Tournament for yourself but for in November. other guys and for That 11-2 record the team.” came as a surprise “The matches to some of the here are louder than team’s players any match I played including senior back home,” Wikberg Alexander Kostanov, said. who is a foreigner In Wikberg’s case, himself, coming Wikberg the phrase “back from Russia. home” doesn’t exactly fit a “Coming into the traditional definition. season, I thought he was the best Wikberg spent three years of freshman out of our recruiting high school away from home and class,” Kostanov said, “But I didn’t away from his family in order to expect that record. I didn’t expect play tennis — the main reason it at all.” why he believes his transition to a Yet for Wikberg, the solid play different country has been “easier is not only what the young player than people would think.” expected, but the first steps A major part of the adjustment toward his future. is what happens off the court “I want to play professional and, specifically, in the classroom. tennis,” Wikberg said. “So That’s where this Badger team everyday I work toward that goal. is special because it has the type I knew there was going to be of leadership to help guide the some pressure to perform but I five international players on the just kept telling myself to take it team’s active roster. one match at a time and if I bring “Billy [Bertha] has been my best, then everything will guiding them and making sure work out.” they keep up with their studies so Wisconsin head coach Greg that our team has a good overall Van Emburgh saw this type of GPA,” junior Alex Robles said in potential in the former-U18 an interview with The Badger Swedish Singles national Herald this past fall. champion during the recruitment Van Emburgh said he believes process. Wikberg has made a smooth “We wanted Oskar here transition to life as a college because he was one of the top freshman in the U.S. and that he players Sweden had to offer,” Van “has been excited since day one to Emburgh said. “They have a great be a Badger and wear that ‘W’ on youth development program over his chest.” there so we knew he came to us At the end of the day, while from a good background.” Wikberg has individual goals Wikberg knows, however, his of wanting to turn professional, play back home in Sweden means he has a team-first mentality nothing if he does not perform to and would rather have a the same standards and beyond team championship than any during his collegiate career at individual honor. Wisconsin. “He’s always the first guy to “I have to focus and constantly cheer for someone else,” Van work on my skills if I’m going to Emburgh said. “And it’s great to take it to the next level,” Wikberg have a player like that on your said. “[Between the fall and spring team.”

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Redshirt senior point guard Tiera Stephen enters Thursday’s game averaging 6.2 points per game, but her greater impact comes from passing the ball. Stephen leads the Badgers with 114 assists, 77 more than the next leading player. Her 5.8 rebounds per game are a pleasant surprise from her 5-foot-7 frame, but are good enough for third on the team.

UW welcomes No. 8 PSU After 44-point loss to Lady Lions in State College, Badgers eye revenge at home Dan Corcoran Badger Blog Editor A simple view of the world as presented in the movie “Forrest Gump” by Forrest himself is “life was like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” Yes, the quote has become somewhat trite and overused since Forrest uttered the words, but it points to how unpredictable life can be at times. And the Wisconsin women’s basketball team knows this unpredictability best with all of the unexpected and less than desirable chocolates this season’s box has yielded. The season started sweet, with high hopes, but in the recent weeks has turned sour as a result of a series of unfortunate breaks. But Wisconsin (9-11, 1-6 Big Ten) has a chance to redeem itself Thursday night when it takes to the court against No. 8 Penn State (17-2, 7-0) in a game that marks the halfway point of the conference season. The two squads have already squared off this season, when the Lady Lions embarrassed the Badgers 84-40 in a game Wisconsin would certainly like to forget. Wisconsin committed 24 turnovers and Penn State made sure the Badgers paid for their mistakes, converting them into 29 points. “We have a smart group, but we always have to play smart,” Wisconsin assistant

coach Alysiah Bond said. “Our kids play hard. We always want to make sure that we’re playing as smart as we can down the stretch. “When we sit back and watch film, we realize that there were times where we didn’t always do that. That’s separation from winning the game and being two possessions away from winning a game.” Wisconsin was clearly outmatched from the opening tip and had an obvious disadvantage in terms of talent, especially without the injured AnnMarie Brown and Taylor Wurtz. Playing with only nine players as a result of those two injuries and two earlier transfers, Wisconsin needed every break to go its way in the game to put itself in a position to win, but unfortunately for the Badgers, nearly everything went the wrong way. “People wear down as the game goes on,” Wisconsin head coach Bobbie Kelsey said in reference to her short bench. “So it’s hard to sub because you got freshman over there that you’re trying to sub in and some of them not ready yet. I don’t want them to be out there looking bad. I want us to win the game.” Wisconsin was outmuscled on the glass and came up with 24 fewer rebounds in the game. And as if that wasn’t enough, the Badgers couldn’t find the bottom of the net, shooting a lowly 26 percent over the

course of the game. Meanwhile, the Lady Lions played a well-rounded game throughout, which was to be expected of the top-10 team and Big Ten leader. Four players scored in double figures for Penn State in the game with Nikki Greene leading all players in the game with 23 points. Wisconsin did hold Maggie Lucas nine points under her season average of 20 points per game, but that was not enough with the Lady Lions scoring with ease all night. Not much has changed in the line of personnel or play for both teams. Wisconsin is still on its downward slide, losing seven out of its last eight games. Penn State, on the other hand, is on the complete opposite end of the spectrum, winning 11 games in a row, tied for the third longest active streak in the nation. The Lady Lions have also won a school-record 14 consecutive Big Ten games dating back to last season. It’s safe to say the odds will be stacked against Wisconsin when it takes to the court Thursday night, but despite the disappointing result against Penn State two weeks ago, it is by no means a sure-fire loss for the Badgers. “The encouraging news is that [the players] don’t give up,” Kelsey said. “They keep playing hard, and we are up at half time, which probably we shouldn’t be, but we come out hard.” One positive sign is Wisconsin’s 7-3 record

at the Kohl Center, where the Badgers fare much better in nearly all aspects of their game. On offense, Wisconsin averages more than 20 points better at home, and almost all of the player and team highs have been set at home this year. Wisconsin has battled tooth-andnail with every team that has come into the Kohl Center and kept every game close, but Thursday’s game is the first game this season in which the Badgers have hosted a ranked opponent. And it’s not just a ranked team in the Lady Lions, but one of the top teams in the nation. The two major areas where Wisconsin will have to pay special attention will be rebounding and turnovers. Even if Wisconsin has another poor shooting performance like in the first game against Penn State, it cannot afford to turn the ball over and allow Penn State second chances. If it does so, it will most likely result in another lopsided loss. “We just have to put two halves together,” Kelsey said. Wisconsin will undoubtedly have to play its most balanced game of the season Thursday night, but with everything that has seemingly gone wrong, if the Badgers can get everything to go right for once, they may get the chocolate and the win they have been hoping for.

SISTERS, from 12 helped make the Wisconsin swim team a formidable opponent in the Big Ten. These two talented women have led to some incredible stories so far this year. On Jan. 26, Ivy set a pool record in the 50 free in Charlottesville, Va. Ivy, with a time of 22:36, broke the record previously held by Lauren Perdue of Virginia, who was an Olympian in 2012. “We weren’t necessarily expecting it,” Hite said of the record-breaking swim. “But Ivy is one of those athletes that is very focused, she knew what the record was and, whether she will admit it or not, I think that was a goal for her.” Ruby’s recent achievements are quite comparable. With her sister’s growing success, Ruby had to reinvent herself as a swimmer. The summer before her junior year she had the best 200 freestyle time on the team. However, as her sister continued to improve her times, Ruby has had to

POWERFUL, from 12 lack of identity as the issue. “I think it’s just finding the identity for the power play in terms of who is the quarterback, “ Eaves said. “We tried Frankie (Simonelli). We tried Derek (Lee) — now Derek’s not with us because of injury. I think with (former Badger) Justin (Schultz) back there (last year) he was definitely our quarterback. So we’re missing our point guard, we’re missing our quarterback, trying to find that identity.” In light of the recent success — and snapping their drought — the Badgers have found extra motivation to break down their power play effort. “We’ve all been talking to each other before we work on it in practice about ‘let’s emphasize

readjust and change her own style. Most noticeable are her improved 50 and 100 backstroke times, which are now highest on the team. “It has allowed her to have a lot of personal growth, which is a win in our book,” Hite said. The Martin sisters have both qualified for nationals already this year, but continue to strive for new goals. Both are looking to improve their personal best times and do well at the Big Ten Championship individually and especially in the 200 free relay, which has become the backbone of the Wisconsin women’s swim team. “I’d like to see Ivy break Becky Thompson’s Big Ten record in the 50,” Hite said. “And I can see her go top eight at nationals to be an AllAmerican.” Hite summed up the sisters best when saying, “What they have, it’s not really measureable.” Though each one of their times is measured to one-one-hundredth of a second, measuring their attitude, hard work and determination has proven to be an impossible task for those around them.

shooting the puck more, on getting pucks to the net and good things will happen,’” Mersch said. “So we’ve been doing that a little bit more. Rebounds have popped out and we’ve had good chances there … hopefully that stuff will carry over into the games. Having different looks is really helping us out, giving us new reads and new stuff. It’s exciting to us and giving us more motivation to work well.” Mersch — who has netted five of the University of Wisconsin’s eight power play goals — credited his personal success as mostly being in the right spot at the right time. Zengerle also added Mersch is simply a “goal scorer” and is “Johnny on the spot” with the puck. But in the new system, Mersch has had the opportunity to see more shots — which showed on his second power play goal Friday night when he made it 5-1 for UW on a wrister from the face off dot. “Towards the second half, when we’ve been working on the power play, we’re doing a lot more reading the plays compared to just having set plays,” Mersch said. “But, originally, I think just being in front of the net — you know that’s where you score goals — that’s really the main thing there, just being around the front of the net and putting pucks in.” As the Badgers hold new hope for their power play, they need to find a consistency on the man-advantage — an 11.4 percent success rate won’t hold up in the WCHA, much less the postseason. While Eaves doesn’t want to say his team needs to shoot more, Mersch — after much deliberation — concluded in order for Wisconsin to find a new consistency with the manadvantage, they have to keep creating scoring chances — which all comes down to shooting the puck.

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Badgers’ power plays not so powerful Wisconsin failing to create chances with man-advantage; only 8 goals in 70 attempts Kelly Erickson Senior Hockey Writer Peruse, if you will, the Wisconsin men’s hockey team’s season statistics. It’s averaging a decent 27.7 shots per game with an average of 2.3 goals per game. The team scored 56 times this year compared to its opponents’ 48. Not too shabby. There are seven players with 10 or more points on the season and the duo of sophomore goaltenders each have a .934 and .930 save percentage respectively. Its penalty kill is also working at an 82.4 percent clip. Everything seems to be in order. But, wait! Eight for 70 on the power play. That doesn’t seem right. It must be a mistake. Rest assured, it’s not. For a team that seems to have everything going for it right now — unbeaten in its last 10 WCHA contests (7-03), 10-1-3 in its last 14 after starting the season 1-7-2 — the power play has continued to show meager signs of life. Until Jan. 25, the Badgers went seven games without scoring a goal on the manadvantage. Facing the only Western Collegiate Hockey

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Junior winger Michael Mersch has scored five of Wisconsin’s eight power play goals so far this season. Following a seven-game scoring drought, Mersch scored two power play goals against Alaska-Anchorage Friday. Association team with a worse power play percentage — Alaska-Anchorage with 10 percent — junior forward Michael Mersch netted two power play goals on a revamped power play line, scoring the Badgers’ seventh and eighth power play goals

of the season and bringing their percentage up to a round 11.4 percent from 9.1 percent before the weekend. That triumph was due, in part, to a new look the Badgers used on the power play. Instead of using a set play, Wisconsin used

a hybrid between reading what was happening on the ice and using a set play. “We were a little static in our old look, but with it spread out a little more, it’ll help us out,” Mersch said. “… Just spreading out and looking for a lot more

shots will hopefully get us out of the slump, but we’ve been a little more excited to practice our power play now that we got a few goals last weekend.” This isn’t the first time the Badgers’ power play has struggled. Last season,

Wisconsin finished with only 33 power play goals on 160 opportunities — 20.6 percent. But operating at an even worse rate this year, head coach Mike Eaves credits a

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Senior Ruby Martin plays a significant role for the swimming team. The 2011 All-American has posted the best times in the 50 and 100 backstroke for the Badgers this season.

Sibling rivalry pushes Martin sisters Swimmers Ivy, Ruby both leaving distinct legacies in pool for Wisconsin swimming team Christian Karcher Sports Writer The sports world is filled with siblings: Peyton and Eli Manning, Venus and Serena Williams, Jose and Yadier Molina. Wisconsin’s addition to this list? Ivy and Ruby Martin. Ruby, a senior, and Ivy, a sophomore, have both had phenomenal success swimming here at Wisconsin. Despite growing up in Madison and attending East High School, neither thought of Wisconsin as an option until actually visiting the campus and facilities. Ruby came first, making an impact her freshman year by helping propel the 200 free relay team to nationals. After another

astounding season her sophomore year, her sister, Ivy, came onto the scene. “At first it was really hard to transition, always competing with each other,” Ruby admits. “I think we are to a point right now where we are just happy for each other when we do well … for the most part,” Ivy added with a slight laugh. Last season both girls advanced to nationals and continued to improve their skills. Though the tensions between the two have diminished, they are still pushed to try their hardest and compete in practice with one another. Competitions, both admit, help improve their form and times. Both girls have begun to not only look at each other

as sisters and teammates, but as teachers. A sign hangs above a door in the swimming facility that says, “Choose your Attitude.” The girls have clearly taken notice and both admit to learning vital lessons from one another in their attitude toward swimming and competition. “[Ivy] reminds me to be confident and not worry about things,” Ruby said. “I know she is so good because she always knows she is going to do well and I think that that’s something to take with me.” Ruby has taken that attitude of confidence and installed it in her own game. According to Ruby’s head coach, Whitney Hite, she has become increasingly confident since her sister joined the

team. “When she leaves this program she is going to be a strong and confident young woman,” Hite said. Ivy has also learned from her older sister. Ruby uses her experience in the pool to show Ivy the ropes. Though Ruby doesn’t directly give advice, Ivy said her sister often leads by example and Ivy hopes to do the same when she is an upper classman. With the individual talents and concepts they have learned from one another, the Martin sisters have become a crucial part of the Wisconsin Badgers swim team. Their individual and team performances throughout the past few years have

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I watch a lot of SportsCenter, but not nearly as much as I used to. Too many times on this campus, I have filled out a questionnaire on the first day of class and informed my teacher that yes, it is my favorite show on television. I think differently now, however, for a number of reasons. One of them is the array of distaste across the world of sports. Tattoos ruin perfect seasons, steroids rip apart record books and fake girlfriends, well, they seem to wreck everything. Any day that passes by without an assault charge or a recruiting violation is a good day in the sports world. Unfortunately, those days don’t happen as often as they should, or at least as often as they used to. Too many stories involve athletes and programs linked to some sort of wrongdoing. One day, it’s Jerry Sandusky, the next, it’s Lance Armstrong. I understand juicy stories are novel and tend to fill the press, but they leave a cloudy aura over the sports world. The truth is — at least the starryeyed aspiring athlete I once was would like to believe — there are many virtuous athletes out there, but there could be more. For every Alex Rodriguez linked to performanceenhancing drugs, there needs to be more Derek Jeters in the same infield, clean as a whistle. For every Michael Vick or O.J. Simpson, there needs to be more Greg Jenningses. I say Greg Jennings because I had the pleasure of interviewing him this past October at an annual gala put on by the organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County. As a Packer fan

myself, my first words came out a bit segmented and short, but Jennings was soon less than intimidating — he is not the biggest guy. He has a big heart, though. He was there because he was not only representing The Greg Jennings Foundation, his personal charity organization, but he was also the guest speaker for the charity event. Injured and questionable on the field, Jennings had left Green Bay after a day’s worth of practice, jumped on a plane and headed to Madison. After a quick ride to the Madison Concourse Hotel, Jennings arrived to find some of his favorite people, the media. Although the media members were limited, a Wisconsin State Journal writer interviewed him about his nagging quadriceps injury, a topic he was well-versed in and likely more than annoyed with. We’re a relentless bunch, the sports media. Nonetheless, Jennings moved on to pictures — a seemingly endless line of them. Jennings posed for an entire hour, without a break, with fans, big brothers, little brothers, big sisters and little sisters. He greeted and smiled for 60 minutes. Try doing that; it isn’t easy. Jennings went out of his way, during an injury-plagued season, travelling on an incredibly busy schedule to meet, greet and help people he will probably never see again. He preached his tagline, “be great.” He told people to be great in everything they do, because he tries to be great in everything he does. He tries to be the greatest person he can be, long before he tries to be the best player he can be. The sports world could use some more people like Greg Jennings. It could use some more people like Alexis Mitchell, too. Mitchell, best known on campus for her above-the-net lifestyle as a senior volleyball player this season, also lives

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