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by Aliya Iftikhar Editor-in-Chief

I’m not an emotional person, but entering my last semester in college and as Editor-in-Chief has me feeling nostalgic.

I started at The Badger Herald as a freshman looking for a community and a way to distinguish my voice amid 42,000 others. My first article I was thrown into a city meeting where I had no idea what was going on.

Somehow, my first article made it front page, above the fold — and I was hooked.

The first thing I did was email my article halfway across the world to my grandfather who was battling cancer. From the beginning, the Herald has given me an outlet. Whether it was a way to get my mind off personal struggles, or a way to spotlight the frustrating inefficiencies around campus and local government — the Herald has helped shape my voice.

In the fall, the Herald transitioned to a weekly, tabloid product. Now as we continue to build off the success of our

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After massive state budget cuts slashed funding to the university and an inability to find partnerships, the annual festival is being forced to make major changes to this year’s event.

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Madtown Crier Tuesday 1/19 The Apollo Affair at The Frequency, 8 p.m., $5

Friday 1/22 Tommy Stinson at the Frequency, 9 pm, $15 in advance “The Martian” at the Marquee Theatre, 9 p.m, FREE

Paul Matushek at Up North Pub, 8 p.m., FREE P Paul

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Thursday 1/21 Modern Mod at High Noon Saloon, 7 p.m., $7 “Fight Club” at the Marquee Theatre, 9:30 p.m., FREE

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Three district attorneys push to appeal John Doe II

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Court decision that stopped investigations into Gov. Walker’s campaign fundraising will be challenged, could be heard by U.S. Supreme Court

by Emily Hamer State Editor

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Three district attorneys have made an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on the decision for the John Doe II investigation into Gov. Scott Walker ’s 2012 recall election campaign.

In the John Doe II case, Walker was accused of illegally coordinating with conservative groups to raise money for his recall election.

Walker was acquitted from accusations and the investigation was halted in July 2015.

What is John Doe?

John Doe is a secret investigative procedure in which the names of parties in a case are kept private until the investigation closes, Barry Burden, a UW political science professor, said.

Burden said the strongest basis for the District Attorney’s appeal is a potential conflict of interest for four of the six Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices who made the decision.

The conservative justices received $8 to $10 million in campaign contributions from Wisconsin Club for Growth, one of the organizations investigated for illegal campaign coordination with Walker in John Doe II, Jay Heck, Common Cause executive director, said.

Burden said the justices should have recused themselves

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from the case, which they failed to do.

“At the time the Supreme Court was considering the case, several people suggested those justices ought to recuse themselves, and they didn’t,” Burden said.

“It’s possible that the U.S. Supreme Court would look at the case and want to review it for that reason.”

If the appeal is successful, the case investigating Walker could be re-opened, possibly on the federal level, Heck said.

But, it would have to be investigated through a Grand Jury — not through the John Doe process — because John Doe investigative procedures can no longer be used to investigate political crimes.

Investigating political corruption

Heck said John Doe probes have historically been the most effective way to investigate political corruption — more effective than the Grand Jury process used by all other states in the nation.

Burden said John Doe was an essential tool prosecutors in the 2001-02 caucus scandal used to unveil political corruption on both sides of the aisle.

But Rep. David Craig, R-Big Bend, author of the bill that limited John Doe probes, said gag orders preventing witnesses and targets from speaking to friends and family about investigations violated free speech, which is likely why no other state uses John Doe. “Based on the constitution you can’t just have a blanket gag order like that,” Craig said.

John Does could also be used by prosecutors as political “witch-hunts” to go after politicians whose policies they disagreed with, Craig said.

crimes.

“These [John Doe probes] are for the most serious of situations, where prosecutors told us they needed the John Doe,” Craig said.

Transparency in state government

The elimination of John Doe is just one aspect contributing to lack of transparency in Wisconsin government.

Burden pointed to the rewriting of campaign finance laws that make it easier for “dark money” to flow into campaigns from outside groups. Burden also expressed concern for the destruction of the Government Accountability Board, a non partisan group that oversaw election and campaign finance laws.

Heck said Wisconsin’s government is becoming less open.

“We’re going in the opposite direction of the way that we should be going,” Heck said. “Wisconsin was at one time ... a model for the rest of the nation for honesty, transparency [and] openness. All of those things have now been systematically dismantled or destroyed.”

Heck said he believes the U.S. Supreme Court will make a decision on whether to take up the appeal for John Doe II sometime before June 2016.

John Doe sparks controversy

But Democrats called Craig’s bill the “Corrupt Politicians Protection Act,” and said the limits on John Doe weren’t for free speech, but rather served to exempt politicians from the law by getting rid of John Doe procedures for political crimes.

“The bottomline is this: their bill will exempt the crimes they’re most likely to commit from such investigation,” Rep. Andy Jorgenson, D-Milton, said in a statement.

Craig said if it were up to him there would be no John Doe investigations in Wisconsin, but John Doe was kept in place only for circumstances in which it’s absolutely necessary.

These cases were determined to be class A to D felonies, egregious crimes where an element of secrecy is needed like with sexual assault, murder or other armed

Photo · In the John Doe II case, Walker was accused of illegally coordinating with interest groups to fundraise. If the new appeal is successful, the case could be heard at the federal level.

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Proposed bill seeks to reduce prison costs, ‘get smart on crime’ Democrats argue legislation would increase transparency, but Republicans say bill focuses on wrong areas of justice system

by Emily Hamer State Editor

New legislation proposed by Democrats to combat high prison costs would require fiscal estimates for bills that change criminal sentencing.

The bill — co-authored by Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Middleton, Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison and Rep. Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh — will bring Wisconsin in line with Minnesota, a state that requires cost estimates and has half as many incarcerations, according to the co-sponsorship memo from the bill’s authors.

Under current law, criminal penalty proposals are the only bills that do not require a fiscal estimate, Craig Trost, Lena Taylor’s spokesperson, said.

Trost said lawmakers should know how much a bill costs before voting it into law.

“It’s about transparency in legislation,” Trost said. “All this bill says is legislators should know all of the facts about the implications of a piece of public policy before voting on it.”

Trost said the Department of Corrections is Wisconsin’s third most expensive state agency for taxpayers.

In 2010, the total state cost for Wisconsin prisons was $874.4 million, according to Vera Institute of Justice.

Incarceration numbers have risen significantly over the past decades. In the ‘80s, there were around 4,500 people in state prison in Wisconsin.

By 2011, that number had risen to nearly 23,000, according to Prison Policy Initiative.

Kenneth Streit, UW clinical associate emeritus law professor, said the bill will help, but more needs to be done to solve high incarceration and prison costs.

“I think [the bill] could help in the future of [prison populations] not getting any bigger, but it’s not able to turn the clock back and get the prison population down,” Streit said. “Most people would agree you could probably bring the prison population down by a third without any significant public safety changes.”

Streit said the state could improve mental health services, to treat mentally unstable criminals, rather than sending them to jail before they can be treated.

Another alternative to prison is improving the effectiveness of probations, so behaviors can be corrected without incarceration, Streit said.

Trost said the state should focus on crime prevention rather than punishment, especially with regard to education.

“Investing in education on the front end, rather than corrections on the back end will keep our streets safer,” Trost said.

Streit said the cause of high prison costs is mostly due to increased sentence lengths, rather than increased admissions to prison. He said the majority of inmates are those with long sentences.

One past decision that significantly added to state prison costs was the 1998 decision to adopt truth-in-sentencing for Wisconsin, Streit said. The legislation got rid of the opportunity for parole, making all inmates serve full sentences instead of getting out early for good behavior.

“Everybody wound up serving the maximum rather than some guys getting out sooner on parole and some guys serving their full sentence,” Streit said.

This extra time spent in prison is costly, Streit added. When a person stays in prison an extra 5 years, that costs the state an extra $150,000, according to the co-sponsorship memo for the bill.

Streit said the likely reason why criminal penalty bills do not require cost estimates was past

precedents for “tough on crime” policies. He said legislators wanted to be able to push strict criminal penalty bills through, without considering costs, to gain constituent support.

Trost said he hopes the bill will become bipartisan because the Republican side of the aisle has not voiced much opposition.

But, Rep. Janel Brandtjen, R-Menomonee Falls, said Democrats are putting their focus in the wrong area.

The high murder rates in Milwaukee, she said, indicate Wisconsin lawmakers should be less concerned with reducing costs and more concerned with reducing crime.

“The only way to reduce crime is to reduce the number of criminals,” Brandtjen said.

In 2015, the number of murders in Milwaukee rose by 76 percent, as The New York Times reported. According to Law Street, Milwaukee was also ranked the seventh most dangerous city in the nation this past year.

Trost said it’s time Wisconsin changed its approach to crime.

“The bottom line is it’s time to get smart on crime, rather than just getting tough on crime,” Trost said. “It’s a pretty common sense measure.”

Local religious leader hopes to keep giving back as judge Rev. Everett Mitchell’s multifaceted understanding of legal process, equity reveals life of activism

by Teymour Tomsyck City Editor

For Rev. Everett Mitchell, his roles as a religious leader, lawyer and activist all function to create more opportunities for the most vulnerable within the community.

Mitchell, who is running for Dane County Circuit Court judge, said if elected, he would use his position to further his already substantial impact on the community. He said his drive to give back to the community stems from the opportunities he was given early in life, opportunities he hopes to extend to Madison’s less fortunate.

Mitchell has worked in the community with a focus on restorative justice and reducing relapse rates among released prisoners for over a decade. He served as Madison Urban Ministry associate director and is now the University of Wisconsin Community Relations director.

Linda Ketcham, Madison Urban Ministry executive director, began working with Mitchell 10 years ago when he was at MUM. She said even then Mitchell had a clear understanding of the organization and the importance of his work within the community.

“I remember asking him why he wasn’t the director instead of me,” Ketcham said.

Ketcham said Mitchell chose not to apply for the position because he planned to attend law school the next year and did not feel it would be fair to leave a year after taking the position.

Mitchell coordinated the prisoner reentry programs run by MUM and established the circles of support programs, according to Ketcham. She said during this time he worked in both a supervisor capacity and directly with people returning from prison.

Ketcham said Mitchell is remarkable for his ability to understand the issues underlying racial disparities.

Originally from Texas, Mitchell said it’s impossible to attribute his activism to any specific moment in his lifetime.

“My life has been a tapestry of opportunities and action,” Mitchell said.

Despite being raised by a single mother, Mitchell said he was fortunate to benefit from early opportunities that enabled him to graduate from college as a first generation student.

He graduated from Georgia’s Morehouse College with degrees in mathematics and religion, earned a Master’s degree in theology in social ethics from Princeton Theological Seminary and holds a law degree from University of Wisconsin.

Mitchell said there is no distinguishing between his many roles and titles. He believes they are all aimed at the same goal of bettering the community.

Personally, Ketcham said Mitchell is charismatic and compassionate with a “wicked” sense of humor.

“He’s one of those guys who, if I had a little brother, I’d want him to be Everett,” Ketcham said.

Mitchell’s work is a reflection of his core values and commitment to his faith and equity, Ketcham said. She said as a member of the LGBTQ community she especially admires his efforts to make the religious community more accepting.

Specifically, Ketcham said she was impressed with Mitchell’s work at Christ the Solid Rock, where he fostered an atmosphere to make even people recently released from prison feel tolerated within the community. Ketcham also noted his ability to work with members of his congregation to move toward acceptance, rather than taking a more forceful approach.

Since his announcement in October 2015, a plethora of legislative, judicial, community and law enforcement officials have endorsed Mitchell, which he sees as recognition of his work within the community.

Photo · Though originally from Texas, Mitchell has served the Madison community in many ways. From his role as a reverend to his current position as UW’s Community Relations director, Mitchell has deep ties to the community.

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Amid budget cuts, Revelry forced to downsize, relocate

Student festival to focus on ‘quality over quantity’ after significant loss of funding; capacity to decrease from 10,000 to 2,000 people

by Matthew Shelver City Editor

University of Wisconsin’s Revelry Music and Arts Festival has been forced to relocate and downsize significantly in 2016 after losing its primary location and a substantial amount of its funding.

Due to construction in Memorial Union and a decrease in its budget of almost $150,000, Revelry 2016 will move to a smaller location and decrease its maximum capacity from 10,000 attendees to 2,000, Revelry Executive Director Ayla Kress said.

Budget cuts lead to a smaller show

Kress said UW’s $250 million budget cuts from the state last year are largely responsible for Revelry’s slashed budget.

“Sadly, due to budget cuts, we have suffered a large loss of funding this year,” Kress said. “Our funding previously came from a lot of different groups who felt a lot of pressure from the UW budget cuts.”

Additionally, Revelry’s inability to secure a partnership with prior collaborator Frank Productions also necessitated relocation and downsizing, Kress said.

Frank Productions, which provided stage production services for Revelry in previous years, was unable to partner with the festival this year due to booking issues and unavailable dates, Kress said.

Revelry’s goal for 2016 is to deliver a small, focused and well-executed event in spite of the difficulties the festival has encountered thus far, Kress said.

“This year, we will be focusing more on quality rather than quantity,” Kress said. “We’ll have two or three large acts and maybe a smaller opener, and we’ll make sure we put a lot of money into acts people really want to see.”

This year, Kress said Revelry will receive most of its funding from the Wisconsin Union Directorate.

In the past, Revelry received funding primarily from the Dean of Students, but budget cuts forced the office to cut nonessential programs, Associate Dean of Students Argyle Wade said.

“It’s not like we don’t think Revelry is important,” Wade said. “We’re trying to figure out how to sustain all the programs and things we’re doing, and at this point we just can’t do everything we’ve done in the past.”

Wade said the Division of Student Life may be open to sponsoring Revelry in the future if UW’s budget outlook improves, but such an outcome is difficult to imagine at this point in time.

When Revelry was created in 2012, the festival was intended to eventually become monetarily self-sufficient and not be dependent upon funding from the Dean of Students permanently, Wade said.

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paid for by students, because they are the ones receiving the benefit.”

The city’s role

In addition to funding from the Wisconsin Union Directorate and private donors, Revelry will also receive a $5,000 grant from the City of Madison in 2016, Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said — the same amount they received 2015.

City Council unanimously approved the budget resolution funding Revelry in 2015.

Around the time of Revelry’s inception in 2013, the Mifflin Street Block Party had become a problem for the city, resulting in hundreds of arrests and costing the Madison Police Department hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Verveer said Revelry offered students and others an alternative to Mifflin, leading to decreased attendance and arrests at Mifflin in 2013 and 2014.

“The success of Revelry in the past has greatly assisted the city with its overall goal of keeping the Mifflin Street Block Party as safe as possible,” Verveer said.

While it is expected that Revelry’s significant downsizing will have an effect on Mifflin this year, it is difficult to predict, Verveer said.

But the low attendance record for Revelry 2015 suggests the primary determining factor of Mifflin’s attendance may not be the size or appeal of Revelry, but rather the conduct of MPD officers patrolling Mifflin, Verveer said. In spite of Revelry 2015’s large venue and popular musical acts, Verveer said the festival saw a decrease in ticket sales as many students instead attended Mifflin, where students perceived police enforcement as surprisingly more relaxed than previous years.

MPD’s more laid-back approach to enforcement at Mifflin in 2015 contrasted sharply with previous years in which officers took a zerotolerance approach to ordinance violations and alcohol-related infractions at the event, he said.

Verveer said he has not yet spoken with MPD about the approach they will take to Mifflin in 2016, and could not comment on what will or will not happen at Mifflin this year.

“It’s a two-way street: Mifflin affects Revelry and Revelry affects Mifflin,” Verveer said. “I think it’s undeniable that the reduced capacity for Revelry 2016 will have some effect on Mifflin, but what effect it will have is difficult to say at this point.”

MPD did not respond to request for comment.

In spite of the myriad concerns surrounding this year’s Revelry, Kress is optimistic about the festival’s future.

Once Revelry finds its footing this year, the festival will hopefully grow substantially in future years and perhaps become an even larger event than it was before, Kress said.

“This year, Revelry may be a bit smaller than what students are used to, but next year it will be better and after that it’ll be even better,” Kress said. “Although we’re downsizing this year, I don’t want people to fret. I think this year’s Revelry is going to be amazing; we’ve got some tricks up our sleeve.”

Photo · Revelry 2015, featuring big name acts such as Chance the Rapper and The Chainsmokers, was held outside of UW’s Memorial Union. This year’s festival will be much smaller, but Director Ayla Kress hopes that once Revelry finds its footing, it will grow substantially in years to come.

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New development proposed near Camp Randall Building will feature both retail, residential spaces, pose little effect on game-day traffic; could open in summer 2017

by Matthew Shelver City Editor

A multi-story, mixed-use development may be built near Camp Randall and open as early as summer 2017.

Costing between $9 and $11 million, the proposed development would be a five-story building at 1603 Monroe St. with both residential and commercial spaces, Gregg Shimanski, the developer behind the proposal, said.

On the ground floor, the building would feature commercial spaces for retail and/ or office space. On the upper floors would be a combination of rental housing and owneroccupied condominiums, Shimanski said.

The housing would be marketed mainly to young professionals, though the state of the market would ultimately determine the building’s residents, Shimanski said. While the building does not have a definitive layout yet, Shimanski and the city are discussing estimates of 30 to 50 housing units depending on allocation of available space, Shimanski said.

The strain that the development could potentially put on both parking and traffic is a relevant concern, as the site of the development is adjacent to the busy triangular intersection of Monroe Street, South Breese Terrace and Crazylegs Lane,Ald. Sarah Eskrich, District 13, said.

Shimanski said they are taking those concerns into consideration and ample below-ground parking would be provided for residents, as well as public parking for visitors.

Architects working on the development will make sure there is one parking stall per apartment and two parking stalls per condominium, as well as 14 to 15 stalls of public parking to prevent additional strain on parking in the neighborhood, Shimanski said.

Beyond the issue of parking, the new development would benefit the surrounding community in several ways, Eskrich said.

For instance, the city levies special taxes called park impact fees on developers who build mixeduse developments, and the proceeds of these taxes go to the city’s parks fund. The Monroe Street development would bring in substantial government revenue, enabling the city to improve its parks, Eskrich said.

“In terms of city revenues, the impact almost immediately upon building the development could be very beneficial to the area,” Eskrich said.

“Park impact fees levied on developers are a large, dedicated source of revenue for the city’s parks.”

Further, the development would facilitate increased commercial activity on Monroe Street, and would bring the city one step closer to eliminating the current housing shortage, Eskrich

said.

The site of the development is where Shimanski’s realty firm, Gregg Shimanski Realty, Inc., has operated for the last 15 years in a circa1960s office building. The objective of the proposal is to build something with greater developmental potential in the old office building’s place, Shimanski said.

“I live and work on Monroe Street and I’ve been here a long time,” Shimanski said. “I’m a big believer in Monroe Street, and I think this tired property has potential for development.”

Eskrich said replacing a nondescript and unassuming office building with a five-story mixed-use development could potentially cause problems, but it is difficult to know at this point how the development will impact traffic in the area.

“This intersection has been problematic for years; it’s an intersection where a lot of pretty busy roads come together,” Eskrich said. “But as for how a potential development would impact it, I don’t think I can say at this time.”

Rough estimates suggest construction could begin in early fall 2016 and be completed and open for business by summer of 2017, Shimanski said.

While the site is close to Camp Randall, Eskrich said construction would most likely have little impact on game day traffic.

“If you look at total traffic counts for game day, this development in particular will have next to no impact,” Eskrich said. “It’s really a drop in a bucket.”

Eskrich encouraged University of Wisconsin students living in the area surrounding the potential development site to come to a meeting at the Hotel Red on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. to discuss the possible impact on the nearby neighborhood.

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UW, ExxonMobil partner to research chemical conversion

As part of two-year agreement, research will seek to find more economically, environmentally stable solutions than petroleum fuel

by Anne Blackbourn Campus Editor

University of Wisconsin and ExxonMobil have partnered up to research the fundamental chemistry used to turn organic matter into fuel.

The two-year agreement was announced in December, and ExxonMobil and UW researchers hope to study and understand the basic fundamental chemistry behind converting biomass into diesel and jet fuel.

Biomass, an organic matter, often comes from plant-based material. This material then undergoes a chemical transformation that results in fuel, according to a statement from the Biomass Energy Centre.

Understanding the chemistry behind this basic transformation process will allow researchers to then understand the different pathways to how this conversion works, George Huber, chemistry and biological engineering professor, explained.

Huber and fellow chemical and biological engineering professor James Dumesic are working on the research at UW. The goal is for researchers to improve the technology behind the conversion process, making the new product more efficient and economically competitive in comparison to typical diesel fuel made from petroleum, he said.

“We know it’s possible to make diesel fuel from biomass, but we just can’t make it,” Huber said. “We need to do it in an efficient way where it’s economically competitive with diesel fuel from petroleum.”

From an environmental perspective, the goal is to create a fuel that doesn’t give off greenhouse gases, Huber said.

Economically speaking, it would help the production of fuels in the U.S. rather than production in other countries, which could help spur the economy.

ExxonMobil has a history of research effort and has partnered with UW in the past. This, however, is the first time ExxonMobil has invested in biomass conversion with UW, Huber said.

“The big thing about the agreement is that it provides the funds and pays the graduate students that are a part of the research behind the project,” he said.

Mrunmayi Kumbhalkar is a fourth-year graduate student in the Dumesic Research

Group at UW. Having received his bachelor ’s degree in engineering and chemical engineering from Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, India, Kumbhalkar is now working with both Huber and Dumesic on the ExxonMobil project.

Kumbhalkar said both institutes are well-known in the field of biomass conversion.

Kumbhalkar ’s research for the project will focus on the components of the reaction pathways in diesel fuel.

“We hope to maximize the yield of diesel from biomass by developing new catalyst systems and investigating different reaction pathways,” Kumbhalkar said.

ExxonMobil is a global leader in research about biofuels, Christian Flathman, ExxonMobil spokesperson said.

This investment is part of ExxonMobil’s partnership with the best and brightest universities to research and discover the next generation of energy solutions, Flathman said.

ExxonMobil’s agreement with UW is one way the company is continuing to identify the technologies that will help power the fuels of the future, Flathman said.

“Our goal is to find solutions to meet global energy demands, and I think this agreement is a great example of how we can work with universities on early stage research and individuals,” Flathman said.

ExxonMobil has made similar agreements with other universities like Iowa State University, Michigan State University and Northwestern University, according to a UW statement.

Flathman said individuals like Huber and students have the opportunity to conduct long-term fundamental research that will be important in understanding the future of sustainable fuel.

From an environmental point of view, Huber said people would like to drive around cars, fly airplanes and use heavy machinery that don’t give off a lot of greenhouse gases. The research will also help improve technology, which will potentially spur the U.S. economy by putting biomass-produced fuel on a competitive scale with petroleumproduced fuel, he said.

“There are a lot of things you can do with renewable energy, but it has to make economic sense,” Huber said.

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The Black Voice blog provides online safe space for conversation Student leaders push for further discussions between administrators, students of color to create more inclusive environment at UW

by Anne Blackbourn Campus Editor

At University of Wisconsin, students of color make up two percent of the student population, and The Black Voice blog and Wisconsin Black Student Union emphasize the importance of providing safe spaces for conversations about racial injustices and disparities.

While the university provides safe spaces for students of color like the Multicultural Student Center and Office of Pathways to Academic Achievement, there are not many “physical” spaces for students of color to communicate with one another.

The Black Voice, the former name for a student activist paper in the 1970’s, is now the name of a newly launched blog and Twitter account meant to create a safe space to celebrate and acknowledge students of color.

The blog’s name intends to highlight the similarities and concerns of students of color that have echoed throughout campus for decades, Jordan Gaines, UW senior and the blog’s creator, said.

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lot of things that were talked about in the 1970’s issues are still very prevalent and pertinent today,” Gaines said.

Gaines said she created the blog as a space for students of color who did not feel comfortable within the “mainstream” of campus.

The blog features publications from students about news on campus, opinions and other selected writings meant to demonstrate that students of color are a part of many holistic experiences and not just tragic, racialized ones, Gaines said.

Gaines hopes the blog will shed light on the continued effort and work by students of color to make campus more inclusive.

Safe spaces like The Black Voice allow students of color to have conversations about social injustices and racial disparities, Marquise Mays, President of the Wisconsin Black Student Union said.

With multiple university protests and a nationwide questioning of police bias, safe spaces allow students of color to have a place and time for healing. Especially, as Mays explained, when there are few students of color on campus.

“I think these spaces are really important because there is not really an opportunity

for us [students of color] on campus to collectively say we belong here without being reminded that we are the minority,” Mays said.

Mays said it is important that UW administrators, faculty and all students participate in the conversations too — not just students of color.

By having an inclusive conversation, UW could think about the ways in which they recruit and retain students of color, he said.

Gaines also hopes UW will demonstrate that they care about students of color and their comfort on campus.

“We want to see more of some sort of sign that we aren’t the only ones doing the work by ourselves and we aren’t the only people who care about ourselves,” Gaines said.

Before UW can acknowledge their support and care for students of color, Mays said the university has to first hold themselves accountable for instances in which the university has not proven to be very diverse or inclusive.

The university has to acknowledge these

Photo · The Black Voice was orginally the name of a student activist paper in the 1970s. The new blog’s creator chose to keep the name to highlight important issues on campus students still face today.

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Administrators need to come to these safe spaces and participate in a dialogue with students about these issues on campus.

“I think this year is just making sure we have these difficult conversations about race, about sexism, about racism that somewhat relate and make the majority of students at UW-Madison uncomfortable,” Mays said. “I think our job is to continue these conversations.”

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Lawmakers seek to restore full shared governance rights at UW After being changed in biennial budget, legislators, students fight for more than advisory role in decision-making on campus

by Vidushi Saxena State Editor

What is shared governance?

Lawmakers have proposed a bill to bring back University of Wisconsin faculty, staff and students’ ability to play an active role in campus decisionmaking through shared governance.

The bill, proposed by Rep. Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, reinstates shared governance rights that were changed in the state statute in Gov. Scott Walker’s biennial budget, Hesselbein said in a statement.

The language in the statute downgraded shared governance bodies to an advisory role, essentially eliminating their decision-making power regarding campus issues. The bill aims to restore the previous active participation UW faculty, staff and students had, which Hesselbein said would also be an effective morale boost.

“It will give the university an important recruiting tool that was lost,” Hesselbein said in the statement. “It will build loyalty and improve the quality of decisions.”

Shared governance is decision-making power, not merely giving recommendations or advising, Jessica Franco-Morales, Associated Students of Madison shared governance chair, said.

Shared governance allowed students, faculty and staff to have their voices heard when important decisions about them were being made, Madison Laning, ASM chair, said.

UW is one of the few institutions in the country to have had shared governance within state statute in addition to its own policies, Laning said.

Since the budget altered shared governance in the statute, Laning, Franco-Morales and UW faculty, have been working to create a UW shared governance policy to ensure active decision-making and participation on campus, Franco-Morales said. This policy accommodates faculty, staff and students under a broad definition of shared governance rights.

“It’s really difficult to make it just a one-size fits all policy,” Franco-Morales said. “We’re trying really hard to have the same language and the same reinforcement that maintains shared governance

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According to Hesselbein’s statement, the bill does not address restoring all aspects of shared governance rights. It leaves out faculty tenure, which was rephrased in the new budget, leaving faculty and staff unsure about their job protection.

Some, however, say it is still a step in the right direction.

Laning and Franco-Morales agreed the bill would be helpful in reinforcing UW’s shared governance rights and strengthening the work the 75 shared governance committees on campus do.

Laning said the loss of shared governance played a key role in how people reacted to decisions made on campus. Many prominent organizations on campus such as Sex Out Loud, Campus Women’s Center and WSUM were created as a result of decisions made through shared governance.

Laning said many people assumed making decisions through shared governance was more time-consuming and expensive when, in fact,

the absence of shared governance sparked more backlash toward administrative decisions.

“Shared governance does not take more time or any more money if anything it makes everything better,” Laning said. “When things are happening behind closed doors there’s a lot more backlash and news articles and a lot more of having to pick ourselves back up than when we would have just made the decision together in the first place.”

Hesselbein has called for bipartisan support in the statement and has been backed by attorney Frank Mohs, former UW Regent and Republican.

In addition, Rep. Terese Berceau, D-Madison, has co-sponsored bill.

Franco-Morales said the absence of shared governance was the “biggest threat” to the Wisconsin Idea. She said shared governance still needs more support and reassurance from the administration and more involvement from students.

“I would really like to encourage students specifically to get involved in shared governance,” Franco-Morales said. “I really think they should take advantage of these opportunities.”

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F I E L D N OTES Semester ahead in science: UW research spans climate to energy Field Notes to look into breakthrough life sciences, conservation, human health studies on campus

by Kayla Zacharias Science Writer

Hi there, science lovers! I’m Kayla Zacharias, The Badger Herald’s science writer for spring 2016. I’m a senior majoring in journalism and environmental studies and I’m stoked to debut my new weekly column, Field Notes.

University of Wisconsin has a long history

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of impactful research. UW researchers were the first to isolate and culture human embryonic stem cells. They made the world’s first synthetic gene. Their projections removed distortions from world maps, more accurately depicted the size of continents and millions of copies have now been adopted and distributed worldwide.

They discovered a new link in the chain of human evolution. Nobel prize recipients, Rhodes scholars and award winners of many

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The term anthropocene is becoming widely used in the world of climate science, but remains relatively unknown to those outside that inner circle. For those who don’t know, the anthropocene is a proposed epoch that began when human activity started to significantly alter earth’s systems.

There is still considerable debate among geologists and environmentalists about the legitimacy of the anthropocene because, according to the International Union of Geological Sciences — which has the power to make an official decision — we’re still in the Holocene.

Climate scientists at UW are taking the bull (aka the holocene) by the horns. This semester, the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies is offering a brand new class on the topic called “World Environmental History: Anthropocene.”

So do UW researchers agree that we’ve entered a new epoch? And if so, why? Check back later this semester to find out.

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other disciplines hail from this campus.

Field Notes will break down complex ideas for its readers so they can understand what goes on within the labs that produce breakthrough studies. This column will go inside the minds of UW professors, graduate students and scientists who push the boundaries in their field. Topics will primarily be rooted in life sciences, chemistry and human health. With my background in environmental studies, I’m

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specifically interested in climate science, clean energy and human — or anthropogenic — impacts on the environment, so those themes are likely to frequent the Field Notes page.

If you’re looking to learn more amount advancements in science, explore what’s going on at a leading research institute or want to get to know the people underneath the lab coats and goggles, keep an eye on what Field Notes has in store. Cheers to a semester of science!

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With $1.1 billion put toward research annually, a National Science Foundation survey of 912 institutions ranked UW fourth in terms of investment in research in 2013. There is no shortage of research going on at UW and with that comes interesting researchers.

For example, more recently, Mikhail Kats, an assistant professor and physics researcher at UW, who was recently named one of Forbes’ top 30 scientists under age 30. He has developed a substitute for paint, a single micro-thin lens for imaging systems and is currently using nanotechnology — science, engineering and technology conducted at extremely small scales — to develop new optical equipment, according to Forbes.

Later this semester, look forward to getting to know more UW researchers and the work they are doing on campus.

Wisconsin currently ranks No. 24 out of all 50 states in terms of the energy we get from renewable sources. Wisconsin’s renewable energy generation has generally increased since 2008, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement, especially in the northern half of the state.

UW has committed resources to exploring clean energy research for years. Our campus is home to the Wisconsin Energy Institute, an energy-efficient facility where scientists research advanced fuels, clean energy and energy storage.

The city of Madison has also taken steps toward implementing cleaner energy practices. Madison Gas and Electric recently set the stage with a plan called Framework 2030, through which the company aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 40 percent and get at least 30 percent of the energy they provide from renewable sources. The way they’re going to achieve these goals are unclear. Will Madison’s utility set an example for others throughout the state, and will they follow suit?

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For 40 years, local store Jazzman fills need for quality menswear

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Successfully capturing old school aesthetic, owner Craig Butenhoff reflects on shop history, putting ‘romance’ into its merchandise

by Frankie Hermanek ArtsEtc. Editor

If not for Jazzman, there would be an almost devastating absence of quality menswear throughout the stretch of State Street. Located on State and Gorham, the elegant boutique catches the eye of passersby with its classically sophisticated display. With the shop’s 40th anniversary this past year, owner Craig Butenhoff traced his retail endeavors back to the ‘70s in Wausau, Wisconsin, co-owning a boutique with a young Oregon couple.

“They needed somebody, so they hired me,” Butenhoff said. “They immediately took me to trade shows, and I was hooked.”

After the couple decided to move back home, Butenhoff and his previous employer agreed to open Jazzman in Wausau in 1975, focusing on menswear.

Five years later, Butenhoff found his company in the midst of the Madison hustle and bustle on State Street. An avid jazz vinyl collector, he called upon his deep musical appreciation for the perfect store name — “Jazzman,” which Butenhoff described as “timeless.”

Jazzman has successfully captured an old school aesthetic. Utilizing the natural light on Gorham and selective display methods, Butenhoff has made a concerted effort to properly flaunt the store’s quality merchandise.

“We put a lot of romance into it, just by using wide hangers and giving the product a little room to showcase itself,” Butenhoff said.

With a team of only eight people, including Butenhoff, Jazzman constantly upholds the integrity of true customer service. Even with hectic weekends, such as the first of their annual 50 percent off sale, the boutique sees customer satisfaction as imperative.

The small space enables intimate and genuine patron concern, but never inhibits Butenhoff and his staff as they deliver quality service on busy days.

Jazzman’s focus of quality not only applies to the store’s display and customer service efforts, but to the clothing itself.

Receiving apparel from choice menswear lines, such as Scotch & Soda, Ben Sherman and 7 Diamonds, Butenhoff believes that quality comes with a bit of financial sacrifice.

“I know we’re not cheap, but we’re not crazy expensive,” Butenhoff said. “If you’ve got the great gift, though, you’re in.”

Within the walls of Jazzman, what’s a “great gift” to justify the price? As it would appear, any purchase could be a worthwhile venture, due to a wide

selection of quality fabrics, silhouettes and accessories.

Even women can benefit from the menswear boutique, either seeking to buy gifts for men or even dapper outerwear for themselves. And according to its patrons, many of whom have returned to Madison from big cities, Jazzman truly has it all.

“The line that I love is, ‘It’s all there in New York, but you guys just have it in for us,’” Butenhoff said.

Butenhoff takes into consideration a wide range of customers, regarding Jazzman’s demographic as ages 16 to 75.

But it would appear as though no matter the customer age, there remains a definitive surge, fall and comeback of trends over the decades — currently, the slimmed up silhouette persists as a favored look.

As for Jazzman’s future plans, Butenhoff sees no need for immediate change. He embraces a relaxed approach to business, and believes Jazzman will persist as a popular source for quality menswear.

“I’m going with the flow at the moment,” Butenhoff said.

“We could be a stodgy old men’s store, and probably do OK — but it isn’t that kind of store. You know, at this point, we’re just in the groove.”

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The nationwide StorySLAM organizer “The Moth” finally comes to Madison on Feb 15.

Becoming more and more popular each year, these pioneering story slams promise to entertain anyone willing to keep their ears peeled.

With the theme of ‘Love Hurts”, this competition is sure to inspire contestants and audience members alike with five-minute tales of love gained and love.

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The legendary jam band takes the stage in Madison for an almost inconceivable 37th and 38th time at the beginning of the 2016 Spring semester.

The band’s two-day stint at the Orpheum will cater to new and hardcore fans alike, as both one-day and two-day passes are available.

As a result of their near constant-touring throughout their 19 year history the band has putting on excellent shows down to a science.

The band’s origins also run deep in Madison, and their appreciation for our town is sure to shine through when they seize the Orpheum in late January

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After a blistering 2015 which included a rise to stardom and a collaboration with Drake, Future will surely be looking to keep is his mommentum going in 2016 with his Feb. 17 Orpheum performance as a part of his “Purple Reigns” tour.

The currently sold out show starts at 8 pm, with opening acts Ty Dolla $ign and Lil Donald.

Along with regular general admission tickets, the Orpheum also offers two exclusive packages: a “Meet & Greet” Package and a “Future Hive VIP” Package.

Each package includes special perks, such as collectible tour posters, merchandise and the ability to meet Future himself.

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The Orpheum also welcomes Fetty Wap, opened by Post Malone, on Feb. 20.

Last year in Fetty Wap took the Hip-Hop scene by storm. His breakout into music was quickly acknowledged, as he gained a mainstream fanbase and multi-platinum status with hits such as “Trap Queen” amd “Come my Way” This show is a part of his national Welcome to the Zoo tour.

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Mystery surrounds this year’s Revelry following the show-stopping success that was 2015’s edition.

Due to budget cuts and other logistical issues, the mini-festival has been forced to downsize significantly.

Festival Organizers are avowing, however, that the dip in quantity will have little effect on the quality that potential attendees might expect.

Whether this will be the case, though. is yet to be seen as much is still to be determined with the young mini-fest.

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MUSEUM ON MADISON’S EAST SIDE OFFERS HEARTY CELEBRATION OF HOPPY BEER

by Bryan Kristensen What’s on tap Columnist

Anyone who enjoys a great IPA knows that the most important part to that brew lies in one of its ingredients — the hops. Not often are people told about the plant that gives their beer a distinct taste.

But now in Madison, you can find out all about it.

The Hops Museum, located at 2617 E. Washington Ave. on Madison’s east side, is a relatively new community-centered museum that hopes to bridge the gap for anyone interested in the bitter plant. But it’s not just about hops — it’s about so much more.

“I wanted to create something that could build community, but in a big space,” founder Erin McWalter said. “We’re using the museum to connect growers, brewers and artists alike to come in and collaborate with each other to make something beautiful.”

While hops may seem appealing to beer drinkers, there are many other uses that draw people to the plant. It is with this reasoning that McWalter hopes to attract people of all interests to interact in a unique way.

McWalter, by her own admission, is not a devout beer drinker. The hops she grows at her own home aren’t used for beer, but actually for Hop Tea. She says the herbal tea has some great health benefits.

“The hop plant is a cousin to cannabis,” McWalter said. “It has similar health benefits that can be found in cannabis, obviously without the THC elements. It’s really good to help people relax and sleep.”

What makes the Hops Museum special is its goal of not being simply a museum, but a place to learn about this city’s culture in a singular way.

Current exhibits certainly play into the uniqueness the museum is aiming for. Right now, you can go in and see an art exhibit, an exhibit

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explaining the process of making beer or even a Gary Hess exhibit that brings to life his book, “Roll Out the Barrel,” which covers the unique history of Wisconsin-made beer barrels.

The museum has some support from the local craft beer scene, McWalter said, but is still in its early stages. Places like the Malt House, which sits right next to the museum, have offered support, but more is necessary.

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The Hops Museum will be at the next University of Wisconsin Public Service Fair, and will be looking for anyone interested. This is definitely a great opportunity to contribute to this community away from the campus area, and experience another side of Madison.

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STUDS FOR STUDS: ACCESSORIZE YOUR SEX LIFE WITH GENITAL PIERCINGS

Along with earlobes, eyebrows and noses, plenty of folks choose to pierce their genitals for a multitude of reasons. Apart from representing unique sexual expression, genital piercings have the potential to provide additional stimulation or sensation.

When placed on sensitive genital areas, piercings create fresh feelings from the cold metal or hardness contrasting with the soft tissues. Certain piercing locations create potential to access nerve endings and maximize pleasure.

Folks involved in BDSM find the weight and aesthetic of genital piercings conducive to plenty of kinky activities as well.

In addition, as with any other piercing or tattoo, genital piercings may be selected for their decorative and aesthetic values. From simple studs to stretched “Prince Albert” piercings to diamond-encrusted clits, genital piercings include a wide range of styles.

Planning a piercing Research reveals few major health issues associated with genital piercings. Though some studies suggest genital piercings may lead to increased risk for passing along HIV, Hepatitis B and C and STIs, 2011 research found no relationship between these conditions and genital piercings. Stigma associated with genital piercings arises mainly from the location of the jewelry rather than actual risk.

Under no circumstances, though, should one attempt self-piercing or sharing of needles.

Perform research and locate an experienced professional who follows the Infection Control Guidelines for body piercing — including washing hands before donning gloves or handling equipment, using brand new sterilized needles and avoiding piercing guns with fixed parts that cannot be disposed of once they make

contact with the body.

One should also consider not all bodies work well with all piercings. Often, one must evaluate the amount of flesh available before seeking a genital piercing. For example, those who wish to obtain clitoral hood piercings must perform the Q-tip test by carefully inserting a Q-tip into the clitoral hood. If the Q-tip comfortably fits under the hood along with the clitoris, there is ample room for a clitoral hood piercing.

Post-piercing care Following a genital piercing, the area must be cleaned at least twice daily with diluted saline solution, soap and water. Genital piercings should also be cleaned thoroughly after sexual activity. For the first one to three days, small amounts of bleeding may occur, especially with penis piercings. Barrier methods such

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4-6 months, Painful procedure, Barbell penetrates Stimulates internal the glans of the penis possibly a may divert urine penis tissues horizontally year or more flow Stimulates internal Barbell penetrates penis tissues, comes At least 3 the glans of the penis into contact with the Painful procedure months vertically G-spot and prostate of partners Visually pleasing, may enhance sexual Painful procecurved barbell pen4-6 feeling lost due to cir- dure, hole closes etrates the ridge of the cumcision, stimulates quickly if jewelry is months glans on the penis G-spot and prostate of removed partners Ring-style jewelry exPossible discomfort Visually pleastends from the urethral 4 weeks to 6 ing, may enhance (especially when comopening to where the ing into contact with a sexual pleasure for cerix), complicationsglans meets the shaft months both partners of the penis during oral sex Piercing penetrates Fast Healing Simple procedure the foreskin Barbell or captive bead ring located on the underside of the 2-5 weeks shaft of the penis (the frenulum)

Barbell or captive bead ring placed horizontally on the 2-3 months underside of the penis where the shaft meets the scrotum

as condoms and sex dams are particularly important during the healing period, which can last anywhere from a few weeks to months.

Many piercers may ask that the bearer abstain from sexual activity altogether.

Fortunately, genital piercings often heal faster than piercings performed on other parts of the body due to increased blood flow to the area. Condoms with additional space in the tip accommodate jewelry and prevent the pierced region from getting infected. When the piercing site is no longer sensitive, gentle sexual activity may be resumed. As with all body piercings, avoid swimming pools and hot tubs for at least two to four weeks. Various piercing parlors may have different guidelines for piercing aftercare, so be sure to follow instructions carefully to achieve maximum piercing pleasure potential.

Cannot be performed on a circumcised penis

Piercing Type Clitoris

Isabella Clitoral Hood Vertical or horizontal Labia (inner or outer) Triangle

Stimulates the very May migrate sensitive frenulum

Forchette Can be used in conjunction with other May migrate piercings to create a “ladder” effect

Nefertiti

Jewelry Location Captive bead ring or barbell pierces the glans of the clitoris itself

Healing 4-6 weeks

Barbell starts below the clitoris and just above the urethra, passes through the 2-3 clitoral shaft, and exits at the top of the hood

months

Pros

Cons

Can be extremely sexually stimulating

Uncommon due to potential for nerve damage, possible too stimulating with constant clitoral contact

Nefertiti piercing provides a safer alternative

Uncommon due to potential for nerve damage and excessive bleeding

Barbell, captive bead ring, or J-bar penetrates the clitoral hood surrounding the clitoris

4-8 weeks

Stimulates the clitoris from within the hood

Increases risk of STI’s during healing period

Captive bead ring placed through the labia minora or the labia majora

4-6 weeks for inner, 2-3 months for outer labia

Possible additional stimulation for both partners, visually appealing

Labia majora piercings heal slower and produce more pain; labia minora piercing are more susceptible to stretching

Piercing passes beneath the base of the clitoral hood where it 2-3 months meets the inner labia under the clitoris Piercing at the rear edge of the vulva (if 4-6 weeks a pinchable flap of skin is available) Combination vertical Up to 18 clitoral hood and Christina piercing us- months ing a flexible bar

Painful procedure due to passing

Only genital piercing through many nerve endings that stimulates the and tissues, not pssible for those clitoris from behind whose clitoral hood does not protrude enough

Pleasurable with intercourse

Discomfort with intercourse, may migrate or reject, prone to stretching, rare since it reqquires proper anatomy

Stimulates the clitoris

Potential for discomfort, very uncommon, lengthy healing process

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Experimental play is satirical, salacious romp ‘The 800th Annual Salvation Swing-Off’ pokes fun at modern-day Christianity, bureaucracy

by Henry Solotarof-Webber ArtsEtc. Editor

Throughout the history of western literature, writers have struggled to best represent the Christian afterlife in their works.

Malissa Peterson, director and playwright, takes an entirely different direction in “The 800th Annual Salvation Swing-Off,” where she depicts purgatory as a laundromat where its occupants must clean laundry for however long it takes to absolve their sins.

The show runs from Jan. 8 to Jan. 30 at the historic black-box Broom Street, and is a biblical satire that pokes fun at modern-day Christianity and bureaucracy in ways both subtle and outrageous.

The play, set in modern-day, follows two recently deceased mortals, Sukey, played by Alyssa Stowe, and Reese, played by Loryn Jonelis, as they struggle to adapt to this unexpected laundromat-purgatory.

Throughout the play they encounter an older, more conservative couple (Wendy Prosise and Donovan Moen) as well as famous biblical figures who are assuredly not like their respective versions in the Bible.

Instead, Peterson imagines figures such as a personified pencil-pusher Eden (Heather Jane Farr), womanizing Michelangelo (Dunes), alcoholically lovesick Gabriel (Alex Brick), a seductive “Lucy Furr” (Kristin Marie Shelter) and God (Alex Brick) as characters who have either embraced, been worn down or been driven insane by the sheer monotony and bureaucracy involved with keeping the afterlife running nearly 2,000 years.

It is from this juxtaposition between the naive mortals and the experienced angels where the best comedy emerges because it allows for the mortals to bring up their preconceived notions about Christianity and the afterlife, only for the biblical figures themselves to flaunt their volatile personalities and shoot them down.

There is in particular a hilarious moment when Gabriel affirms that the true meaning of Leviticus 20:13 is, in fact, “bros before hoes.”

Moving forward, the catch of the play, as well as where it gets its name, is an out for mortals looking to shirk their laundry duties — a dance contest where the last-remaining couple gets to shoot straight to heaven.

It is from this where the plot of the play develops organically as each character, both mortal and divine, has some sort of conflict related to it.

Sukey, for example, is petrified because of the possibility of being the reason why Reese does not advance into the more favorable stage of the afterlife. This, despite being one of the play’s most central conflicts, falls a little flat. Despite allowing for a comedic opening, the little backstory provided ultimately harms the play, because the informational gap makes it difficult for audiences to feel invested in the main mortal pair, as well as Sukey’s emotional dilemma. Amplifying this disconcern is the comparison to the outrageous divine figures who have already likely had their backstories etched in the minds of audience members.

It is also worth noting this play is very raunchy, as well as sexually subversive. There are constant allusions

and representations of sex, whether it be Michelangelo chasing the tail of all seven of The Virtues (all played by Christina Beller), or Eden struggling whether to let the female-depicted “Lucy Furr” into her “garden” again.

The overt sexuality of the play creates an ambivalent effect. From a comedic standpoint, it creates moments that while funny, somewhat clash with the ultimately superior and more cerebral jokes about Christianity and bureaucracy.

That being said, from an emotional standpoint, the overt sexuality of the characters increases in amplitude through internal struggle and pain. It is when those inner quandaries emerge that the play has some of its most touching moments. In addition, it is commendable that the play, without hesitation, depicts characters as being LGBTQ, which, considering the topic of the play, creates both a funny and socially important effect.

All in all, “The 800th Annual Salvation Swing-Off” is a play that offers a lot and expects little in return from its audience members, aside from perhaps a little potential squirming. At times disjointed, Peterson writes and directs with love and care, and ultimately produces a funny, thought-provoking, and unexpectedly emotional piece of experimental theater.

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Upholding a legacy: The clash over free speech at UW With few limits to First Amendment rights, students, faculty face challenge of how to have uncomfortable conversations on campus

by Emma Palasz and Riley Vetterkind Features editors

In 1894, University of Wisconsin economics professor Richard Ely came under fire for his controversial pro-labor stance at a time when academic freedom on American college campuses was all but guaranteed.

But the UW System Board of Regents chose to defend Ely and used his case as a springboard to set a precedent for academic freedom.

To honor the board’s commitment to academic freedom, the UW class of 1915 presented a plaque bearing the regents’ 1894 “sifting and winnowing” statement that has remained fixed upon Bascom Hall ever since.

Through the years, the regents have reaffirmed academic freedom, upholding it most recently in a December 2015 resolution. But at a time when concerns over diversity and inclusivity are at a peak across the nation, the resolution seems misguided for some who fear it might

threaten progressive causes.

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Reaffirming century-old principles

Several Board of Regents members and UW professors began forming the resolution in spring 2015 amid a national debate about free speech on college campuses. In one of the more contentious parts of their statement, they wrote, “it is not the proper role of the university to attempt to shield individuals from ideas and opinions they, or others, find unwelcome, disagreeable, or even deeply offensive.”

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statement was modeled after a University of Chicago statement supporting free speech. Regent Rebecca Millner said December ’s resolution was to reaffirm the Board of Regents’ stance they had held since the 1894 Ely case.

She said the resolution was intended to ensure that faculty, staff and students could consider all sides of a topic.

“It’s important that our students have the ability to express varying political beliefs within the context of the university because those framing of ideas are so important,” Millner said. “It’s important to both protecting the speaker and strengthening the listener.”

But the regents did not vote unanimously.

Regents Charles Pruitt and Jose Vasquez did not support the resolution. Pruitt explained his dissent in an email to The Badger Herald.

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Associated Students of Madison Chair Madison Laning reflected Pruitt’s concerns.

She said the Regents didn’t release their agenda until just days before their meeting, which prevented students from being involved in deliberation.

“If we had been involved in more discussions, [the resolution] could have been changed to resemble the sifting and winnowing concept from the past, but there were many ambiguities around it and an overall feeling of distrust of the Regents,” Laning said.

Students who organized the Black Out March Nov. 12 in solidarity with University of Missouri students against systemic racism also staged a silent protest in response to the resolution at the Board of Regents’ December meeting.

Kenneth Cole, a senior who helped organize November ’s Black Out March, was among the protesters at the Board of Regents meeting. For him, the free speech resolution, which the regents passed one month after the march, seemed to directly condone offensive speech that protesters allegedly heard during the march.

“In the [resolution], it’s OK for students to … say hate speech or discriminatory speech that might be offensive or not conducive to an open and inclusive learning environment for everybody,” Cole said.

History repeated

Questions about what free speech means on campus are not new to UW. Since the Ely case, the regents have continued to uphold free speech rights for both students and faculty.

Now, students and faculty struggle to find a solution to promote a diverse and inclusive campus without suppressing free speech.

UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank wrote an email to the campus community Nov. 13, which triggered criticism about Blank’s commitment to the marketplace of ideas on campus.

“No one is entitled to express [ideas] in ways that diminish others, or that devalues the presence of anyone that is part of our Badger community,” Blank wrote.

She commented on the post three days later that the message was “intended as an appeal for civility and respect in how we deal with each other as a community” and “not meant to imply a limitation on individual speech.”

Still, three current and former

Photos · Citing the “sifting and winnowing” principle stated on a plaque still fixed upon Bascom Hall, the UW System Board of Regents recently reaffirmed the System’s commitment to freedom of speech. professors — Donald Downs, John Sharpless and Mary Anderson — wrote a guest column in the Wisconsin State Journal Nov. 30 critiquing Blank’s message.

Downs said while Blank’s original statement didn’t emphasize the importance and priority of free speech, he still has faith she’s committed to the issue.

The extent of free speech

Robert Drechsel, a UW media law professor, said the First Amendment limits only government restrictions on speech, not those found in the private sector.

“In a purely legal sense, there can be more freedom of speech on campuses of public institutions than on campuses of private schools,” Drechsel said in an email to The Badger Herald.

UW history professor John Sharpless, who helped write the regents’ resolution, distinguished the difference between academic freedom and freedom of expression.

Academic freedom is the idea that faculty have certain rights to talk about issues that may be controversial as long as they remain within their subject’s boundaries, Sharpless said.

Freedom of expression, he said, allows students to express controversial beliefs in their coursework and on campus property without fear of punishment or expulsion.

Many student concerns stem from whether hate or discriminatory speech should be punished, but Downs said the First Amendment already restricts peer-on-peer harassment, threats and libel, among others.

Offensive speech targeted at general

groups is not illegal because people are allowed to express their beliefs, even if they are unpopular, W. Lee Hansen, former UW economics professor and author of “Academic Freedom on ‘Trial’: 100 Years of Sifting and Winnowing at the University of Wisconsin,” said.

“Some people may be harmed or feel hurt about what they hear,” Hansen said. “But it’s part of the price we pay for being in a democracy where people can speak freely and say what they want to say.”

Negotiating solutions

Many believe, including Laning, that campuses should embrace free speech by preserving academic freedom and freedom of expression as long as hate speech is not tolerated.

“When you start attacking someone’s identity or something a person cannot change, there can be a line drawn,” Laning said.

But instead of policing offensive speech, Laning said administration and ASM should spearhead new campus programs that might lead to a more inclusive and tolerant campus.

She said incoming freshmen, many of whom come from racially homogeneous, rural areas, should be required to undergo a cultural competency program before arriving at orientation.

Cole agreed, adding that in the future, regents should include student concerns on their agenda — specifically, how to discipline discriminatory or hate speech on campus.

“That type of speech should be reprimanded, and we should have a stipulated set of rules on what that is,” Cole said. “If

Marissa Haegele The Badger Herald [the Board of Regents doesn’t] do that, we’re of course going to come up with our own guidelines of things that we think are just taking it way too far.”

Others, like UW professor Sara GoldrickRab, said the university ought to focus its efforts on training faculty to better facilitate uncomfortable conversations in classrooms.

“I definitely don’t think limits should be placed on free speech in the classroom,” Goldrick-Rab said. “When faculty don’t get enough support to learn how to educate diverse populations and to have hard conversations, they don’t know how. Then the student response is, ‘I don’t want certain things said.’”

But Tyriek Mack, a sophomore involved in several groups on campus, including Black Student Union, said when certain controversial topics arise in class discussions, professors should draw the line. He said professors should support free speech while also taking a stand to make sure students don’t feel uncomfortable.

But Sharpless said if a professor decides to side with a certain student in discussion, that negatively affects the rest of the discussion, scaring off students who might want to voice a controversial opinion.

“If I butt in and say, ‘That’s wrong,’ I’m now determining what’s right or wrong in the middle of a discussion,” Sharpless said. “What I hope for is that another student will have the strength to look at that student and say, ‘You’re wrong.’”

UW recently created a website for students to report serious incidents of hate speech and discrimination, Associate Dean of Students Kevin Helmkamp said. While Downs, Sharpless and Anderson wrote in their oped that the site is “Orwellian in nature,” Helmkamp and Multicultural Student Center Director Joshua Moon Johnson said the site exists not to police ideas, but rather, to prevent threatening behavior against protected identities.

Johnson said perpetrators are not punished, but instead are brought in for a conversation.

“When I meet people who say these [offensive] things, my goal is not to kick them out of school,” Johnson said. “We all have racist ideas, but if we don’t take the time to process why that is and how we can grow from that, then we’re never going to move forward.”

Onward

The 100-year-old “sifting and winnowing” plaque on Bascom Hall represents UW’s role as a national pioneer in supporting academic freedom. But since it was mounted in 1915, students, faculty and the government have all played a role in contesting UW’s commitment to that statement.

But the Board of Regents, Blank, students and faculty do feel similarly about one concept: civility.

“The values of sifting and winnowing are about making a case for an idea, and not just simply offending,” Helmkamp said.

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Wisconsin’s bill penalizing ‘sanctuary cities’ lacks vision, reason Laws should be rooted in logic, apply to cities within state, instead of doing absolutely nothing

by Aaron Reilly Opinion Editor

Apparently, the only thing better than logic is faulty logic. Nothing includes more faulty logic than a Republicansponsored bill discouraging sanctuary cities.

This bill, authored by Rep. John Spiros, R-Marshfield, penalizes communities that block law enforcement from working with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deal with illegal immigrants. Communities that ignore this legislation and continue to shelter illegal immigrants from federal authorities could be fined between $500 and $5,000 a day, depending on the population of the sanctuary city.

There is absolutely no indication that this bill will affect a single Wisconsin community. This is not because there are no sanctuary cities in Wisconsin

(Madison and Milwaukee County both have sanctuary practices) but because the bill has a line stating it wouldn’t apply to municipalities with existing sanctuary city policies.

What’s the point of having this legislation if it doesn’t apply across Wisconsin? The point of legislation is to cause change. This bill merely keeps the status quo. It doesn’t discourage Madison or Milwaukee County from withdrawing their policies, and there are no other municipalities across Wisconsin considering adopting the sanctuary policy.

The reasoning for this bill is also muddled. Spiros claims that its point is to get rid of illegal immigrants who commit a crime. The murder of Kate Steinle in San Francisco, where an illegal immigrant shot and killed Steinle in broad daylight, directly inspired the bill.

The story of Steinle’s death is tragic and rare. On July 1, Juan Francisco

Lopez-Sanchez, an illegal immigrant who had been deported five times and has seven prior felony convictions, shot and killed Steinle. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had been searching for Lopez-Sanchez to deport him, but San Francisco chose to shelter him.

Having Lopez-Sanchez prove that all immigrants are murderers is like having Steven Avery from the Netflix series “Making a Murder” characterize Wisconsinites as potential murderers and rapists. Just looking at the LopezSanchez case is not appropriate reasoning for the sanctuary cities bill, for it fails to look at the frequency and severity of illegal immigrants’ crimes. Instead, this reasoning plays off of the irrational fears of others.

Though certain Republican presidential candidates claim that illegal immigrants are all rapists and drug dealers, immigrants are less likely than native-born citizens to be incarcerated

or commit a violent crime. Even among the group that is most likely to be incarcerated, young ethnic minorities, the incarceration rate of native-born citizens was five times higher than the incarceration rate of immigrants.

What’s the point of punishing immigrants who obey the laws of the United States better than the nativeborn population? There is no reason for illegal immigrants to cooperate with local law enforcement if they believe that doing so will cause them to be deported.

Sanctuary policies are meant as a way to build trust between factions of a local population and the police.

At a time where trust between the community and police is low, there is no reason to advocate for a policy that breaks this fragile bond.

Aaron Reilly (areilly@badgerherald. com) is a freshman majoring in comparative literature.

Wisconsin DUI laws need to be fixed, streamlined Lookback period must change along with increased focus on repeat offenders

by Phil Michaelson Associate Opinion Editor

In terms of getting home safely after a night out, apparently many Wisconsinites repeatedly find that a designated drunken driver is “good nuff.”

The state of Wisconsin needs to focus on punishing those who drink and drive on a regular basis in order to reduce our horrendous rates of driving under the influence.

Along with our famous cheese and dairy, it’s no mystery that Wisconsin has quite the thirst for alcohol. With one bar for every 1,862 citizens, Wisconsin averaged three gallons of alcohol consumed per capita in 2012, ranking fifth in the nation for most alcohol consumed on average.

Now this is all fine and dandy, but the fact of the matter is that after a night of drinking, people need to get home.

Considering the fact that Wisconsin’s infrastructure depends heavily on cars, many bar-goers can easily find themselves too far away to walk home after a night out. This helps explain why Wisconsin had the highest drunk driving rate in the nation in 2009, according to the Wisconsin 22 • badgerherald.com • January 19, 2016

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Drunk driving is a serious issue in Wisconsin, but it’s an issue riddled with variables.

First, the legal blood alcohol content is 0.08 percent. That’s the limit. If you’re under, you’ve luckily avoided a major blunder, but if you’re over, you’ll lose the license to cruise in your Range Rover.

But anyone who has ever familiarized him or herself with the likes of Captain Morgan or Jim Beam knows that inebriation does not plateau when one’s BAC hits 0.08 percent — it increases as the alcoholic indulgence continues. Still, if the cops pull over someone with a BAC of 0.09 percent or a much higher BAC of 0.27 percent, they’ll get the same DUI either way, despite the discrepancy in the levels of inebriation.

Wisconsin’s current DUI laws include a 10-year “lookback” period. This means a person’s prior DUIs are relevant in the sentencing process for 10 years after conviction. With this system, if someone is convicted of another DUI during this time span, it would result in harsher punishments because consequences for drunk driving become increasingly stricter as the number of offenses increase.

Therefore, someone who receives a DUI one year after their first offense will receive the same punishment as someone who receives a second DUI nine years later.

Although a DUI is never something to be proud of, there should be a difference in the way the courts punish frequent drunk drivers.

Right now, the state’s punishment system for DUIs is black and white. For example, the first offense results in a suspension of the individual’s driver ’s license for six to nine months, second offense results in the loss of license for 12 to 18 months and any other subsequent offense within the 10year lookback period results in the loss of license for two to three years. That’s it. But it is too absolute of a system for an issue with many variables.

Though drunk driving is never acceptable, the people who drink and drive once every 10 years or so are not the real issue on Wisconsin roads. Not every drunk driver gets caught, but the state needs to focus on the people who drink and drive on a regular basis.

The fact of the matter is people can change a lot in 10 years, so there is no need for the lookback period to be that long for

the occasional offender, especially when jail time maxes out at one year and driver ’s license suspension is limited to three years for the first four offenses.

By shortening the lookback period, to possibly something like five years or so, and bringing down the hammer of justice on those who continue to drink and drive within that period after the first conviction, the true repeat offenders can face appropriate retribution.

And if people are at risk for recurring drunk driving, the current lookback period should be maintained, so their previous DUIs are relevant in sentencing for a longer period than those of an average driver. We know that alcoholism is directly related to drunk driving, so why can’t we keep closer watch on those who are more likely to drink and drive than the average citizen?

Alcohol makes things blurry, so placing reoccurring DUIs in a “one size fits all” system such as ours seems somewhat muddled, and it is not the best way to solve the very clear issue of drunk driving.

Phil Michaelson (pmichaelson@wisc. edu) is a sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering.

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Meet the Editorial Board: Spring 2016

The Badger Herald Editorial Board intends to highlight issues that are most important to the University of Wisconsin student and faculty body. We meet regularly to debate issues pertinent on the university, state and local level.

The Board welcomes any comments, criticism, topic suggestions or alternative viewpoints. Feel free to reach out to us at edboard@badgerherald.com.

Below are the members of this semester’s Editorial Board.

Editor-in-Chief Aliya Iftikhar It’s my second semester as EIC, my seventh at the Herald and my last at college. I only have a few more months of relevance at the Herald until I become a lame duck, so I’m going to milk every minute of it — Obama-style.

Like every other media and political nerd out there, I’m going to be watching the run up to the presidential election closely this semester. Unfortunately and uncharacteristically for me, I can’t seem to muster up any feelings toward it other than hopeless apathy. Things I do feel strongly toward include the refugee crisis, Middle East politics, racial inequity, minority rights and diversity on campus.

If you’re trying to find me and I’m not at the Herald (rare), I’m probably wandering aimlessly waiting for views to drop or asking for more hot sauce at PDR. I’m more easily accessible online at aiftikhar@badgerherald.com or on Twitter @aliyazeba.

Editorial Board Chair Briana Reilly Wow, time flies when you spend every waking second worrying about the success of the Herald.

I’m on my sixth semester at the Herald, and my fifth as a member of this board. My history at the Herald includes one semester as a columnist, two as opinion editor, one in a state of pseudo-retirement and going on two as managing editor. It’s been a fun and rewarding experience.

I’m a junior majoring in international studies and journalism. As such, I’m interested in international relations and critical of everything from Western diplomacy to the allocation of student segregated fees. I’m also passionate about politics and human rights issues. While I’m fairly up-to-date on current events, I remain unfamiliar with any TV series following the finale of “The Office” in May 2013.

If you want to chat about world leaders or daily life in general, or help “Herald” (ha ha) me into 2016 with TV/movie/music suggestions, you can reach me at breilly@badgerherald.com or @briana_reilly on Twitter.

Associate Opinion Editor Phil Michaelson

What? Bio? Yeah, I’m taking biology this semester. Why do you … oh, wrong kind of bio. All right. Well, here we go.

This my fourth semester with the Herald. I’ve spent the past three as a writer for the opinion section, and now I’m a first time member of this Board.

I’m currently a sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering. I was born and raised in the land of dairy farms, blue collar folk and country music: the one-stoplight little old town of Seymour, Wisconsin.

My usual go-to is griping about the various beefs I have with life at UW in general, but I also dabble in getting fired up over whichever silly politics or policies that happen to set me off.

All-in-all, I’m just an avid napper with a perpetual hankering for Netflix who has gotten really into Bon Iver lately and also loves debating the important topics in life.

So if anyone ever wants to chat about which superhero you’d be or how ridiculous our academic system can be at times, slide into my email at pmichaelson@badgerherald.com or find me on Twitter @phmichaelson.

At-Large Member Madeline Sweitzer Hey Herald readers, it’s me again.

I’m a junior majoring in political science, history and journalism.

It’s my sixth semester at the Herald and my fourth on Editorial Board. My background at the Herald is pretty much all in opinion.

After two semesters as an opinion section writer, I was an editorial page editor for two semesters. Now, as an at-large member of the Board, my main duties at the Herald include, as my father once put it, “attending meetings and pretending to be important.”

I’ve never grown tired of sharing my opinions — even if people got tired of listening to them. Issues I’ve been more likely to rant about recently include the minimum wage, racial disparities and issues within campus Greek life.

If you want to discuss politics or share cute animal gifs, you can reach me at msweitzer@badgerherald. com or @mcsweitzer on Twitter.

At-Large Member Adam Johnson

As the lone graduate student on the Editorial Board, I’m the resident old man who can remember when Union South was a shithole, and then a literal hole for some time. This is my 12th semester reading the Herald and fourth semester writing for it.

I graduated for the first time in 2012 with a handful of degrees and having spent way too much time in the Associated Students of Madison as legislative chair and later as vice-chair. I decided that leaving the Madison nest was for chumps and worked at Epic for a few years flying around the country doing health care things before returning to the La Follette School of Public Affairs for my Master’s degree.

I primarily write about politics, both local and more broadly, specifically interacting with my research interests of affordable housing, public education and not proposing policy based on the ravings of people. If you’d like to grab coffee — or preferably beer — hit me up at amjohnson25@wisc. edu or on Twitter @AdamJohnson1989. My ravings are shorter there.

Opinion Editor Luke Schaetzel

It feels like I’ve been walking through the Herald doors in my 8-year-old blue Aeropostale sweatshirt for years now. But, alas it has only been a meager two, going on three semesters.

I’m from Germantown, Wisconsin, and for the past two summers I worked on Germantown’s highways. I like to think the experience of working hard labor would enlighten me to the plight of the common man. That thought is misfounded. It, infact, turned me into a 40-something-year-old that is extremely jaded and cynical against everyone and thing.

Currently, I’m a sophomore majoring in both political science and journalism, so naturally I have opinions. If you’re on the wrong end of my opinions (looking at you College Works Painting) and feel my cynical, sarcastic wrath is unfounded, feel free to write a letter to the editor!

If you want to read sub-par tweets my Twitter is @LukeSchaetzel and my email is lschaetzel@badgerherald.com.

Managing Editor Rachael Lallensack In my fifth and last semester at the Herald (last by force, not choice because I guess I’m graduating?), I have a hard time imagining two things: what life was like before BH and what it will be like after.

Working for this newspaper was the most defining experience of my life socially, politically and occupationally.

As a small town girl, livin’ in a lonely world, moving to the state Capitol was a hugely formative decision. (Google search Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and you’ll see that my hometown is microscopic.)

Lately racial injustice is the only thing that can really piss me off. As DeRay McKesson, one of the most prominent activists in the Black Lives Matter movement, said, “At the heart of any revolution is a well-told story, right?”

I want to welcome anyone to share their stories with us. You can do so by emailing me at rlallensack@badgerherald.com or slidin’ into my Twitter DMs at @rlallensack.

Opinion Editor Aaron Reilly

I live by the motto, said by Mark Twain, “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” That job is particularly difficult when my job is to open my mouth and make a fool of myself.

This is my second semester with the Herald and first as opinion editor. My life consists of binge-watching “The Office” and “How I Met Your Mother” on Netflix while simultaneously procrastinating. I know, I’m a multitasker.

I’m the typical Wisconsinite, having grown up in a small town of 4,000. I even worked at a cheese distributing center (Vern’s Cheese) this past summer. I also have a totally justified hatred of the Chicago Bears and I quit ballet to play football in sixth grade (I played football for only one year).

After a semester at UW, I’ve come to find that I have no idea what I want to do with my life. But I’ve learned my strong convictions include the creation of a more interconnected global economy and the reformation of the American education system — but I’m against the Trans-Pacific Partnership. If you ever want to get a drink and have a conversation about if it’s unacceptable to allow private companies to usurp national sovereignty, or other things, contact me at areilly@badgerherald.com.

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STORIES to WATCH Using our impeccable foresight, those of us on The Badger Herald Editorial Board deemed the following state and local stories important to watch over the course of this semester.

Transfer season for professors As recruiting season for academic institutions enters full force, time will tell how much University of Wisconsin’s changes to shared governance and tenure will cost the university.

In light of recent budget cuts and changes to UW’s shared governance and tenure policies, retaining and recruiting new talent to the university has gotten more difficult. While both are crucial to UW and the state, it’s important that faculty retainment doesn’t come at the expense of other campus issues and programs.

Already at UW, programs and classes are on the chopping block. The College of Letters and Science will drop approximately 320 courses across departments prior to the end of the 2017 fiscal year. Notably and most recently, UW’s sheep research program announced

it is ending in response to department budget cuts.

The university has pledged $3 million in efforts to retain faculty. UW faces a high cost — it will either lose key members of its faculty, or have to offer more compelling packages to keep them here.

This is without considering the potential of further cuts to programs, departments and classes.

While UW hasn’t said yet how many faculty have been contacted and recruited by other universities, the College of Letters and Sciences had received 42 retention cases as of December 2015, up from its average of 30.

The reality is that the changes over the summer to shared governance and tenure, and UW’s subsequent loss of faculty will be much more costly than the budget cuts.

Red state, blue state — at any rate a swing state Ladies and gentleman, 2016 is upon us.

It may seem like it’s been election season for, well, ever, but the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. But which direction our politically fickle, sometimes downright contradictory, state will go still remains uncertain.

Despite Republicans typically referring to Wisconsin as a “blue state,” this could be the year that finally turns Wisconsin into a full-fledged swing state after years of being borderline.

After all, Wisconsin is the state that went blue for President Barack Obama in the two most recent presidential elections, just to turn around and elect Republican

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darling and former presidential hopeful Gov. Scott Walker three times in four years.

Additionally, staunch liberal U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, and Tea Partier U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, are two of the most ideologically opposite politicians in Congress.

Wisconsin was also one of a handful of states selected to host both Republican and Democratic debates this election season.

With both the presidency and a Wisconsin Senate seat up for grabs in November, 2016 could shed at least a bit more light on Wisconsin’s political identity crisis.

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Shape-shifting tenure policy Faculty tenure has always been something inseparable from higher education. Allowing faculty to pursue research, no matter how politically or publicly unpopular, is crucial in pushing the boundaries of education. The UW System Board of Regents will decide by the end of March just how devoted it is to that idea.

When Gov. Scott Walker proposed and the Legislature codified changes to tenure policy in the UW System, higher education watch groups were rightfully concerned. Despite claims by UW System President Ray Cross and UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank to the contrary, it was easy to see tenure being yet another casualty of

Walker ’s relentless assault on education.

But the actions taken across campus since then have been encouraging. The Faculty Senate recently approved a redesigned tenure policy for UW with support from Blank. This proposal will go to the Board of Regents for review by a subcommittee in February and then the full Board in March.

While tenure may unfairly protect some extremely low quality professors as Republicans asserted in defense of removing it from state statutes, it protects the research and academic freedom of many more. The stakes for UW and the system at large will be high when the board meets in March.

Dane County tackles mental health Dane County’s 2016 budget demonstrates a commitment to lowering inequities, in the realms of incarceration, racial disparities and another issue that has long plagued the county’s population: access to mental health services.

Under its budget, the county will be expanding mental health programming to increase access to services in schools, providing greater assistance to law enforcement and addressing recommendations from a Dane County Jail study highlighting racial disparities and mental health.

Dane County’s mental health system, as it stands, leaves a lot to be desired. On their website, National Alliance on Mental Health Dane County described the county’s mental health system as “fragmented and often confusing.” In reality, they are multiple systems working simultaneously; the private-

care system, the public system and nonprofit groups.

While these systems do overlap in some areas, oftentimes they leave gaps in coverage.

As Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said in Channel3000’s “For the Record” in December, mental health services, while available to members of the county, are difficult to connect to. This is especially true, Parisi said, if an individual doesn’t have access to insurance through work, BadgerCare or the Affordable Care Act, which is a reality faced by those unable to afford the private system.

But, Parisi said, in part through the 2016 budget, the county is trying to help people connect to these available services via a “onestop-shop model,” which will, among other things, incentivize providers to get into the county’s health care system.

“Theoretically,” Parisi said, “no one should be without coverage.”

Much ado about nothing It sounds benign on the surface — making Wisconsin public sector jobs just like every other job in the state: based on performance.

A bill proposed in September by Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, and Sen. Roger Roth, R-Appleton, would phase out the state’s civil service exam used to make hiring decisions. The bill that has stalled out in the state Senate also makes layoff decisions based on job performance rather than seniority, making firing state employees a lot easier.

Advocates of the bill are citing past issues as a way to push the bill forward to a vote. Some of the instances would not have even been affected had this legislation been

in place, making it irrelevant.

One of the incidents cited as a reason this legislation is necessary is a situation when someone scored so well on a civil service exam for a financial examiner job that the state had to grant him an interview.

The reason this is bad, according to state Republicans, is because those in charge of hiring had deemed the applicant underqualified.

Could it be that the test needs to be changed instead of a bill that would overhaul the state employment system?

At the very best, this legislation is much ado about nothing, which is rather benign for a state government that has time and time again hurt our state instead of helping it.

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Mishandling of sexual assault cases contributes to rampant under-reporting Only 67 of approximately 735 cases at UW were investigated over past five years, 27 solved

by Hannah Fricke Columnist

It is no secret that sexual assault on college campuses across the United States is a major issue. It is an issue that has become an untreated epidemic due to campus authorities and police mishandling cases.

By definition, sexual assault is a blanket statement, and the term can refer to anything from an unwanted touch to rape.

There have been many studies about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses, and 23 percent, nearly one in four female college students, report having experienced some form of sexual assault.

This number is a deeply troubling reality. As the statistics regarding sexual assault on college campuses are further explored, the truth becomes much darker.

For instance, only five to 28 percent of sexual assaults were reported to the proper authorities — shockingly low numbers.

Furthermore, the follow-up that occurs after these reports is even more

grim. At the University of Wisconsin, police investigated only 67 cases of approximately 735 sexual assaults over the past five years, and from that, 27 students were found responsible. In terms of disciplinary action, only three of these students were expelled.

These troubling numbers paint a picture of an issue that has been ingrained in American culture for far too long: the idea that the victim is to blame for a sexual assault. According to a UW system annual report, many victims avoid reporting a sexual assault because they believe they will not be taken seriously.

As many students may recall, an invitation to participate in the Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct was sent to the UW student body early in the fall. The results confirmed the statistics from nationwide surveys and highlighted an issue on our campus that cannot be ignored.

Results from the survey showed the important finding that minority groups, which include female students, disabled

students, non-heterosexual students and students who reported themselves as American Indian or Alaska Native disproportionately reported sexual assaults.

This says something startling about our campus culture: those who do not fit into the majority feel less comfortable reporting sexual assault.

The office of Civil Right of the U.S. Department of Education is now investigating UW, as well as 159 other colleges in the U.S. UW may be violating the federal law Title IX, which addresses and negates discrimination based on sex.

Out of the 159 other colleges, only three have more open investigations than UW. The three sexual violence cases under investigation are being scrutinized for the way they were handled. This includes possible Title IX violations. Neither of the parties involved released any details about these three cases, but the need for the investigation itself speaks volumes about sexual assaults on campuses, specifically right here at UW. It is easier to ignore these cases, since

it is sometimes hard to believe these things are happening where we live, work and attend classes. Sometimes, it can be difficult to believe the staggering number of sexual assaults and discouraging to see how little action is taken.

UW has some helpful resources in place for those who have experienced a sexual assault, including the services provided by UHS, student organizations such as EVOC or PAVE and educational materials such as the summary of an individual’s rights under Title IX. These resources set into place are certainly a beneficial start, but while sexual assaults are underreported and even less are investigated, it is still not enough.

The investigations at UW highlight these issues, but until sexual assault on campus is no longer a problem, efforts to prevent assault and investigations of sexual assault must continue and grow if we want to empower victims of these horrendous crimes.

Hannah Fricke (hfricke@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in microbiology.

Ticket scalping at UW is unchecked problem Vague guidelines meant to curtail illegal practice are ineffective

by Ryan Smith Columnist

Every year students will wake up at the crack of dawn with hopes of claiming their spot as a season ticket holder in one of many sports. But while most students have hearts full of virtue and Badger spirit, there are a select misguided few who only seek one thing: profit.

These students reap the rewards of ticket scalping, defined broadly as the resale of tickets for the admission to events.

While the idea of ticket scalping tends to carry a negative connotation, not all ticket scalping is illegal or bad. Wisconsin state law mandates that “no such ticket or other evidence of the right of entry may be sold for more than the price printed upon the face of the ticket.” This means it is perfectly acceptable to resell a ticket for the same price a person had originally purchased it for.

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who want to sell their tickets because they simply can’t make it to a game due to academic pressures or other important callings. There is no problem with this.

What I do have a problem with is the fact some students only sell their ticket for outrageous prices.

Both Wisconsin state statute and the UW contract states that when buying student tickets, it is illegal to sell tickets at a rate higher than the face value.

Football student season tickets are $188 for seven games, making each individual game worth $26.86 when divided equally.

Some games may have more appeal than others making the value of each individual game vary, yet you will often find students trying to sell tickets for upwards of $50.

While this would seem to violate UW and state rules, there may be a loophole.

In regards to season tickets for every sport on campus, the tickets do not have a price printed on them. The tickets are in fact vouchers that students receive and exchange at the gate for tickets with

section or seating assignments. Because there is no printed value on the vouchers, students could argue that they are not breaking the law.

The tickets students receive at the gate of basketball games do have a face value of $11 printed on them, same with men’s hockey at $12. But football tickets do not have any indication of face value on the ticket themselves. At that point it becomes difficult for police or the UW athletic department to enforce the scalping state statutes and the university ticket contract.

While it is unclear if UW intentionally does this, it makes for a murky situation.

UW undergraduate enrollment is 29,580, while the student section at Camp Randall only holds 14,000. Of course not everyone at UW wants season tickets, but there is always high demand as the university has sold out of student season tickets for 22 consecutive seasons now.

There are some that take advantage of this demand and will only buy season tickets to resell them at triple value immediately after purchase.

Those are the type of people that need to be dealt with. Students who intentionally rip off and take advantage of other Badgers do so every year and nothing has been done. Dan Wolski, a senior at UW, has been through the struggles of the scalping process and believes until the university steps up, this cycle of scalping is bound to continue.

“There are no repercussions for selling tickets above face value and until they [UW] enforce it, it’s going to continue,” Wolski said.

Ticket scalping at UW is a problem and will continue to be a problem until the university takes action against it. Every year students are denied a fair price to see the Badgers play because of the selfish acts of others. With only one semester left at UW, I won’t have to deal with the frustrations of season ticket buying, but can only hope things improve for future Badgers.

Ryan Smith (rssmith3@wisc.edu) is a senior majoring in strategic communications.

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Gard allowing deeper bench, more production in start as head coach Illikainen, Hill among those improving under interim’s direction; growing competitiveness in practice helping team’s morale

by Nick Brazzoni Sports Editor

The Wisconsin men’s basketball team is running five-on-five sets in practice. The reserves are in black practice jerseys, while the starters and main rotation guys are in white.

Freshman forward Alex Illikainen is in black, working hard offensively to prove his worth against the likes of Nigel Hayes and Ethan Happ. After a few possessions, however, interim head coach Greg Gard spoke up.

“Alex, go white,” he said.

Under Bo Ryan, Illikainen may have not expected to hear these words in practice, as, for the most part, minutes came sparingly for the true freshman. But under Gard and his deeper rotation, Illikainen along with many other guys are expecting to see that coveted white jersey, and are stepping up their play in practice as a result.

“I think the competitiveness has definitely increased with more guys playing,” Illikainen said. “We’re going at it, trying to compete for time, so we are really pushing each other and that is helping my overall confidence too. Just being able to do more.”

Gard’s extended rotation has reached as many as 10 players compared to Ryan’s limit of seven or eight, and not only have the individuals involved regained some confidence, but the team as a whole has regained confidence and is putting together better on-court performances.

Someone who has seen extended time on the court, even more so than Illikainen, is redshirt sophomore guard Jordan Hill. In Ryan’s final game as head coach against Texas A&M Corpus-Christie, Hill played just two minutes after not appearing in the previous five outings.

Since then, Hill has played 20-plus minutes in each of the five games under Gard. The interim head coach has given Hill an opportunity he has been waiting two years for, and one Gard thought he was more than ready for.

“I feel I’ve been doing a good job and doing whatever coach Gard asks for,” Hill said. “I try to be a dog out there, create some havoc and try to make smart decisions on offense.”

So far, Hill has been very effective, posting 10 points, four rebounds and four assists in his first game under Gard against UW-Green Bay and has averaged 5.4 points in that five-game stretch after not scoring a single point in the first 12 games of the season.

But beyond his production, Hill has provided a much-needed spark of energy off the bench. With good ball handling

and ability to slash to the basket, the redshirt sophomore gives the Badgers a dynamic that Ryan was reluctant to put on the floor.

This ended up being a big reason as to why Gard decided to play Hill as much as he has.

“I thought Hill could give us a little spark, so I put him in,” Gard said of his first game against Green Bay. “I thought we needed a shot in the arm.”

And despite the fact Hill must limit mistakes as he continues to fight for playing time, that does not mean he’s going to allow his aggressiveness to come to a halt.

But it does mean Hill needs to work on maintaining the balance of when to attack and when to stay more conservative.

“It’s tough to balance being aggressive and being under control sometimes, especially when I don’t always know when I should pass the ball or when I should take a shot,” Hill said. “But I think I’ve started to figure it out.”

And the team has started to figure it out as well, because despite posting a 2-3 record under Gard, the team has been able to remain competitive against not only the best the Big Ten has to offer, but the best the country has to offer.

In fact, their three conference losses against No. 14 Purdue, Indiana and No. 3 Maryland have come by just a combined 10 points, thanks in large part to the team’s improved defensive effort.

That stronger defense is likely coming as a result of the deeper rotation, key guys getting more rest and having fresh legs on the court much more frequently.

This is something that, according to Illikainen, should continue to trend in a positive direction.

“Now that we are getting better, it’s going to allow the older guys to get more rest time and go in there and give it their all,” he said. “I think we are starting to get used to it.”

While the young, inexperienced players continue to get used to more minutes, more on-court action and ultimately more responsibility on this Wisconsin team, they understand it means they now have a lot more work to do.

And for Hill, he wants people to know that this young core hasn’t yet scratched the surface of what they’re capable of.

“We are still trying to find our way through this,” Hill said. “I know we have a lot more to offer.”

Photo · Jordan Hill (top) has played at least 20 minutes in each game since Gard took over, while Alex Illikainen (bottom) has played double-digit minutes in five of the six games under the interim head coach.

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Women’s hockey looks to carry winning mentality into second semester After winning 20 of their first 22 games, UW hopes to remain unstoppable behind Desbiens’ play, Pankowski’s goaltending

by Kristen Larson Women’s Hockey Writer

With only six series and 12 total games remaining in the regular season, the Wisconsin women’s hockey team finds themselves as the No. 2 team in the entire country in the USCHO.com poll, and as the No. 1 team in the WCHA. Following back-to-back victories over Minnesota-Duluth last weekend, the Badgers hit the 20-wins mark this season, bringing them to an impressive total record (20-1-1 overall, 14-1-1 WCHA).

This season has been a star-studded, recordbreaking and exhilarating journey for UW thus far.

One can only expect this semester to bring even more excitement and intensity to the ice. But it hasn’t been without its lessons.

There have been a few undeniably pivotal games, performances and finishes that can be reflected upon when defining this season so far.

Johnson has stressed the importance of learning and building from each game, especially from losses.

Two series in particular have served as those learning experiences through which the Badgers will need to extract key gains from as this semester’s campaign rolls forward.

The first came as a crucial series sweep of the No. 3 Minnesota Gophers, a team that Wisconsin lost its previous 18 matchups against.

For as good as the Badgers have been the past few years, losses to Minnesota always showed that they were not the team to beat.

Winless against their neighbor since 2011 and hungry to eradicate that enormous losing streak, along with the team’s No. 1 ranking needing legitimacy, Wisconsin struck in overtime to break Minnesota’s hearts.

Wisconsin would win the following day as well, completing the series sweep.

The win legitimized Wisconsin, it showed they were capable of sticking out a long, hard-fought game and coming out victorious. Among other things, the wins also showed how good this team can be — what they need to work toward every week, no matter the opponnent.

Sitting at 18-0-0, Wisconsin held women’s

college hockey in its hands. But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.

One week after their triumph over archrival Minnesota, a tough series against North Dakota dealt the Badgers their first loss and tie of the season.

It was a necessary loss to halt the numbness that constant winning can bring about. The Badgers needed to be humbled and reminded of what losing felt like in order to make sure they continued to dominate in this coming semester, with a chip on their shoulder.

The small blemishes on Wisconsin’s record have seemed to only motivate the team, as shown in their 5-1, 3-1 sweep of Minnesota Duluth during the opening week of this semester.

As UW head coach Mark Johnson put it, there’s a renewed energy surrounding the team.

“It’s like the beginning of the season, there is that little bit of step in their skating, the smiles on their faces, they’re excited to come back and certainly excited to start our second half,” Johnson said.

Johnson also highlighted how his players will have to knock the rust off in respect to bringing last semester’s play and intensity back to the ice for 2016.

“It’s like riding a bike,” Johnson said. “It doesn’t take long to get back to where you need to get back to, now with our ability to do it against an opponent.”

The first challenge of this semester comes

at home for the Badgers in a rematch against North Dakota set in the La Bahn Arena Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 — where that renewed energy will be tested against a bigger, more physical team.

And while North Dakota may be the sole team the Badgers have fallen to, Minnesota certainly gave UW the biggest stumble during the team’s hot start.

Earlier this season in the first battle with the Gophers, an abrupt score by Sarah Nurse ended both a gritty overtime struggle on the ice and a sixyear winless drought for Wisconsin against their border rivals.

But in this semester’s upcoming clash Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 in Minneapolis, the Badgers are going to have to hit the road to battle Minnesota on their home ice.

Given that this series will serve as the final two regular season games for both teams, it would be hard to imagine the Gophers dropping even just one of those two games without putting up a real fight.

For the Badgers, two players to keep on high alert as the team skates into the New Year are sophomore forward and leading goal scorer Annie Pankowski, as well as standout junior goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens.

Whenever these two play to their full capacity at the same time with Pankowski attacking on offense and Desbiens protecting the net, Wisconsin becomes one of the toughest teams to beat in the country.

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Men’s hockey steadily improving as team builds around young talent In midst of yet another rebuilding year, Badgers look to take next step through play of impressive freshmen

by Eric Goldsobel Sports Content Editor

Tying their 2014-15 season’s win total of four hasn’t necessarily made this a better season for the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team.

The Badgers are 4-8-6 right now and sit in fourth place in the Big Ten standings with six points, only three ahead of last place Michigan State.

While there has been a small rebirth for Wisconsin in the 2015-16 season, it isn’t enough to bring the program back to the forefront of college hockey. An exorbitant amount of tied games has held back the team, but coming out of their winter break, the Badgers will face some lackluster opponents.

Teams with a combined record of 52-5622 (.400) comprise Wisconsin’s remaining schedule, giving the Badgers a chance to take the next step in their growth during a potential soft-stretch.

Nearly halfway through the season, these are factors UW head coach Mike Eaves must address in order to be successful during the second half and turn this season around: Beginnings and endings Wisconsin has conceded a combined 37 goals in first and third periods, 19 more than they scored in those timeframes. In those same games, they are 1-4-5 when conceding a first period goal, and 0-8-3 when conceding a third period goal.

Composure on defense needs to be a paramount concern for Eaves, the Badgers look inexperienced on many of the goals they’ve given up in these periods, allowing opponents space and time to cross the blueline and set up their offense.

Despite five of Wisconsin’s seven defensemen being underclassmen, the current crop needs to be more aggressive and ease themselves into the tough “T” forecheck.

It’s a complicated 1-1-3 formation that Eaves implemented three seasons ago, and has been successful when executed correctly, notably against Michigan State.

But one of the downsides to this system is allowing space along the boards near the blue line, which opponents have taken advantage of against slow-checking UW forwards. The system has faced criticism in its few years and, while players have historically needed long-adjustment periods, it begs the question of why Eaves hasn’t yet figured how to speed along this learning process.

Regardless of inexperience or a tough formation, the Badgers as a whole need to remain level-headed during crucial points in the game and limit opponents’ scoring when it matters most.

Youth coming alive Freshman forward Luke Kunin was rumored to be leaving UW for the OHL’s Sarnia Sting, a Canadian major junior team, only two months ago. The rumor has since been debunked — and for the better.

The Missouri native has the most goals and is second in points for the Badgers (seven goals, five assists, 14 points) behind only junior Grant Besse. The last time a freshman led Wisconsin in goals was Kyle Turris in the 2007-08 season.

In a 4-4 tie against Ohio State, Kunin tallied a goal and three assists to keep Wisconsin in the game. His hawking presence around the net helped put in two ugly goals, but the aesthetics of each was of no importance to a team scrapping for points.

What is important is the toughness this Wisconsin team showed to come from behind and tie Ohio State, a common storyline this season as the Badgers have done so numerous times against tough opponents (Michigan, Northern Michigan, Ferris State).

Kunin is not leading the charge alone though. Another freshman forward, Seamus Malone, sits at fourth in points (three goals, 10 assists, 13 points) while sophomore Ryan Wagner is third in points (six goals, eight assists, 14 points).

Wisconsin only has six upperclassmen at its disposal, so the continued growth of these young players is paramount if the team is to continue and improve. The Badgers are last in the Big Ten in team scoring (48 goals, 87 assists, 135 points), 106 points behind conference leading Michigan (89 goals, 152 assists, 241 points). To see how that highpowered offense has helped Michigan, just look at their record (13-3-3)— they’ve climbed to a No. 6 ranking in the latest USCHO Poll.

But Wisconsin is not blessed with an evenly distributed set of under and upperclassmen like Michigan, which means these players need to continue their progress at a quick pace in order to follow suit.

Key matchups Feb. 19 - Feb. 20 vs. Michigan State: Sparty (5-15-2) is last in the Big Ten and one of the teams Wisconsin will need to beat to secure points. This hasn’t proved entirely easy for the Badgers, who are tied 1-1 this season with Michigan State after playing a series earlier in

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While it may be a matchup showcasing the race from the bottom, this is an important test for Wisconsin. Simply put, they need to show they can beat a beatable team. Only then can they show they’ve made progress on a two year rebuilding phase.

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Nigel Hayes

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While Nigel Hayes may seem like too obvious of a choice to be the athlete to watch, there are multiple reasons to keep an eye on the junior besides the fact he is the Badgers’ best all-around player.

So far this season, Hayes is averaging 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 36 minutes. And while on the surface the numbers look good, it’s clear Hayes has failed to live up to his preseason All-American expectations.

When you take a closer look, the team’s leading scorer is producing at a fairly inefficient rate. Coming off a 2014-15 season where his jump shot showed great improvement, it was assumed Hayes’ shot would improve even more this season. But more than halfway through the season, he is shooting just 37.6 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the arc.

The struggles stem from Hayes changing his jump shot form, and it’s not that the shot is unconventional or awkward. He has a quicker release and the ball is launched from a much more effective spot out in front and above his head. It’s something he would need to do eventually given he was going to be the main offensive option this season and ultimately an NBA player. The only issue is he has failed to show any progress as a result.

It will not only be important to watch how aggressively Hayes approaches the game offensively in the second half of the season, but also his professional stock, as while the move to small forward has shown Hayes is versatile and NBA-ready, his inefficiency has not helped his cause, and he is running out of time to reassure NBA scouts.

Prior to Wednesday’s matchup against Iowa, only 23 players in the history of the Wisconsin women’s basketball program have accomplished the feat. That number is now 24, as senior Nicole Bauman became the 24th player in program history to eclipse 1,000 points in a career.

Bauman has been the star for the Badgers this season, leading the team in points (15.1) , assists (3.8) and steals (1.6) per game, despite being the number one target on opposing teams scouting reports.

Head coach Bobbie Kelsey has enjoyed watching Bauman improve from the moment she stepped on campus.

“I’m happy that she is here to do it with us,” Kelsey said. Being from Wisconsin, we want the Wisconsin kids to come.”

That plea from Kelsey is not only a recruiting pitch to Wisconsin players across the state, but also a testament to Bauman’s character.

Kelsey knows it is becoming more difficult to find team-first players like Bauman in this age of social mediacrazed, me-first athletes. It is Bauman’s demeanor, not her stat line, that makes her invaluable to the team. “[Bauman] doesn’t care about [1,000 points],” Kelsey said. “Anybody that gets 1,000 points in college, that means you have done good work to get yourself to that point, but she wants our team to win.”

Bauman has been an integral part of the Wisconsin women’s basketball program and reaching 1,000 points serves as a crowning moment in what has been an illustrious career.

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It hasn’t happened since the 2007-08 season for the Wisconsin men’s hockey program, but a freshman is leading the team in goals this season.

Luke Kunin plays a mobile game as a winger, which has has contributed greatly to his team leading seven goals. He finds space when he needs, but is not afraid to body defensemen down low by the crease, a tactic that contributed to two goals against Ohio State.

“He is just about getting it done and getting it done the right way,” UW head coach Mike Eaves said. “He knows what his goals are in his life, and he just gets it done.”

Kunin’s nature has made that high goal total possible, and he’s willing to put in the work to get the puck in, in any situation.

On a Wisconsin team struggling to score, Kunin’s production is vital. The Badgers are last in the Big Ten with 48 goals, 41 behind conference-leading Michigan.

Despite freshman status, the young forward has stepped up and carried the burden of trying to push this stagnant offense. And the magic that propelled Wisconsin to a comeback 4-4 tie against Ohio State might just be getting started.

That game saw Eaves switch up some lines to include sophomore Adam Rockwood alongside Kunin and junior Grant Besse. “[Kunin and I] have been playing together most of the year now,” Besse said. “We kind of know how to read off of one another; that showed tonight…I thought we really clicked in the short time that we were together, so we’ll see what happens going forward.”

Going forward, Kunin will have better looks at net with this pairing, expect his production to increase even further.

Wisconsin forward Sam Cogan might be a freshman, but she is playing more and more like a veteran player.

Cogan began the first half of the season with a bang, helping Wisconsin out by scoring six goals and nine assists. One of Cogan’s most memorable moments came during Wisconsin’s matchup against rival Minnesota in December. After a scoreless first period, the forward scored the first goal of the night and of the series, helping Wisconsin regain their momentum.

Cogan has also been getting some well-deserved attention nationally. She received the WCHA Rookie Player of the Week twice, once on Nov. 3 and again on Dec. 8. Cogan was also recently named the Rookie of the Month for January.

Cogan has proven she is a powerhouse who can be useful to the team no matter where you place her. With the absence of Mellissa Channell and Maddie Rolfes, head coach Mark Johnson asked her to slide back to defense, since they were now an entire line down for their matchup against Duluth.

Johnson was impressed by Cogan’s performance Jan. 10 against Duluth and said he and assistant coach Dan Koch felt comfortable with Cogan playing in the backfield. Cogan proved to be a valuable asset to the team, and Johnson said he thought she played a very strong defensive game.

Considering this is only her first season with the Badgers, Cogan is certainly proving she has what it takes to make an impact here at Wisconsin.

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Bumbaca: Gary Andersen left UW’s quarterback situation in state of limbo

Former head coach recruited players for his fast-paced system, but his departure puts Paul Chryst in predicament entering second season

by Chris Bumbaca Sports Editor

Former Wisconsin football defensive coordinator Dave Aranda’s first task as LSU’s defensive coordinator will be to prepare against his old team. He obviously will have quite an advantage when the Badgers take on the Tigers at Lambeau Field Sept. 3 thanks to the three years he spent on the sidelines in Madison.

What he won’t have is a lot of film on whoever will be Wisconsin’s quarterback that night, simply because the next quarterback for UW will have little-to-no college experience at all. Currently, the only two quarterbacks on the roster are fifth-year seniors Bart Houston and Thad Armstrong, as well as redshirt freshman Alex Hornibrook.

Currently, the 2016 Wisconsin recruiting class has one quarterback commit, Karé Lyles, a 6-foot-1, 215-pound pro-style passer from Arizona.

The blame for the lack of depth at quarterback can be pointed at one man and one man only: Gary Andersen. Even though he only coached 27 games for Wisconsin, he managed to set the program back for this upcoming season by recruiting strictly dualthreat quarterbacks to fit his desired up-tempo, West Coast-style spread offense.

Anyone who knows Wisconsin football is aware that’s not how the program operates.

It’s smash-mouth, two-tight-end-and-afullback formations with the goal of running it down the opponent’s throat.

In Paul Chryst, UW has the head coach who fits the identity of the program. Andersen not only didn’t give himself enough time to do it, but he brought in the wrong players and deserted them in a system not meant for them.

By bailing for Oregon State (the Beavers went 2-10 in 2015, yikes) Andersen selfishly rerouted young men’s college plans and put an entire program in a predicament.

The most glaring example is Tanner McEvoy. It’s a problem when the quarterback can’t throw the ball effectively, but Andersen was so hell-bent on having his guy start he gave McEvoy the nod to start the 2014 season (not to mention inflicting Joel Stave with the yips). That experiment lasted all of four and a half games, and McEvoy spent the 2015 season at wide receiver and safety.

Then there’s Austin Kafentzis. He set records in his home state of Utah, but after getting outplayed by Hornibrook (a Chryst recruit) during spring camp, he transferred to Nevada. See ya.

Finally, there’s D.J. Gillins. Gillins served as the third-string quarterback this season behind Stave and Houston, but was so discouraged with his lack of playing time he asked to move to wide receiver, where he saw some action on special teams. After Wisconsin’s Holiday Bowl win against USC, Gillins announced he was transferring with the intention of playing quarterback somewhere, and he disclosed on Jan. 11 he will be attending Pearl River Community College in Mississippi.

Gillins’ decision is both confusing and

Photo · Bart Houston (left) is the likely favorite to start under cetner for the Badgers this season, but Chryst recruit Alex Hornibrook (right) will have a fair shot at taking the job himself.

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Now, he’s heading to community college, which brings us back to the original point: Who starts under center for the Badgers for the first game of the 2016 season?

It’s a two horse race — Armstrong has strictly functioned on the sideline with a headset and signaling in plays and it’s highly unlikely Lyles will start as a true freshman.

Hornibrook redshirted during his first season as a Badger, leaving Houston as the only potential starter with any previous collegiate experience. And as Chryst has to make his first big decision for the 2016 season, it will be interesting to see whether he names a starter during spring camp, like he did with Stave last season, or opens the job up for competition.

Chryst recruited Houston when he was UW’s offensive coordinator and got Hornibrook to flip his commitment from Pittsburgh to Wisconsin when he took the job in Madison. He’s seen both guys go through developmental stages and get to the college level. Will he go with the (limited) experience of Houston, who Andersen once banished to backup punter? Houston impressed on the road against Illinois this season when he entered for a concussed Stave. He completed

22 of 33 passes for 232 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Not too shabby for his first extended action.

Houston is probably the safe choice, and if Chryst had to make a decision now, he’d almost certainly pick Houston. But the head coach has nearly eight months to arrive at that choice, and a lot can change in that time span.

In just a few short months, Hornibrook progressed tremendously. He’s a tall, built lefthander who puts a tight spiral on the ball. If he gets more comfortable with the speed of play and further masters the playbook, there’s a real chance he can put up a fight for the starting job.

The caveat with starting Houston is that he only has one season left. It’s another season the younger quarterbacks can develop, but it’s also a whole season of wasting valuable ingame experience.

UW’s schedule only exacerbates the problem. Compared to the cookie-cutter Big Ten slate it has had the past two seasons, the first four conference games are against Michigan State, Michigan, Ohio State and Iowa, and three of those — with the exception of the Ohio State game — are on the road.

Regardless of who the quarterback is, he will have to prove himself quickly if Wisconsin plans on being a contender next season.

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Late season push could find Badgers in WNIT Postseason play is at fingertips of UW women’s basketball

by Zac Hepps Associate Sports Editor

With half of the season already in the books, the Wisconsin women’s basketball team faces a daunting conference schedule in the way of clinching a post-season birth for the first time since the 2011 season.

The Badgers (6-8, 2-2) hope to use big wins against conference rivals Indiana and Penn State as a springboard into what will certainly be a challenging second semester slate.

High profile games against top 10 opponents Ohio State and Maryland need to be upsets for the Badgers in order to earn an invitation to postseason play.

Wisconsin hopes their recent shooting form — 66 percent from beyond the arc and tying a school record with 12 three pointers against Penn State — continues into the second half of the schedule.

“We encourage them to work on their shot,” head coach Bobbi Kelsey said. “You just try to encourage them to improve. That’s what our motto is here. You come in one way, you

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won’t leave the same.”

Wisconsin will need to continue to look for new ways to produce on offense, as guard Tessa Cichy has been sidelined the past four outings with an injury. Kelsey highlighted Cayla McMorris as someone who has vastly improved on her shooting in Cichy’s absence, saying how she was not a shooter when she first arrived and is now doing step-back threes.

But, up to this point, the Badgers have relied upon the dynamic backcourt of Nicole Bauman and Dakota Whyte to lead the team offensively.

Bauman, who averages a teamhigh 15.1 points per game, reached 1,000 career points in UW’s meeting with Iowa Wednesday. The duo leads the team in scoring and will continue to log heavy minutes as long as Cichy, who is second on the team with 33.9 minutes per game, remains out. “[Cichy] is the ‘glue’ kid,” Kelsey said. “She can hit shots, she screens, she guards the best offensive player on the other team and she is not afraid. She just does a lot of things that maybe some of the young ones aren’t ready to do.”

Kelsey also hopes the Badgers can rely on forward Michala Johnson more throughout conference play.

The senior is battling back from her third ACL injury but is averaging 10.4 points and 6.4 rebounds in limited minutes so far.

Johnson is not yet 100 percent back, according to Kelsey. However, as she recovers, Kelsey said the senior is getting more and more confident every day.

“It kind of puts your mind in a place where you’re still a little bit afraid,” Kelsey said. “You got to get through that part of it, but I think as she plays, she sees that she can explode off her legs [more].”

The Badgers will need to rally and hope for around nine more victories to feel comfortable about their chances at a WNIT birth.

Photo · Junior guard Dakota Whyte (below) is second on the team in points (13.3) and first in assists (4.0) per game this season.

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