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SWIPING RIGHT As technology plays a greater role in creating and maintaining relationships, UW researchers investigate the impact it has on dating stability. page 16 Photo by Marissa Haegele The Badger Haerald

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Madtown Crier Madtown refuses to slow down. Here are some upcoming events The Badger Herald recommends to keep you up to speed.

Thursday 10/13

Tuesday 10/11 “He Named Me Malala” (2015) at The Marquee, 7 p.m., FREE Impractical Jokers at Overture Center, 7 p.m., $49.50

Wednesday 10/12

Louis C.K. at Overture Center, 8 p.m., $50

American Sniper (2014) at The Marquee, 7 p.m., FREE

Evil Dead II (1987) at The Marquee, 9:30 p.m., FREE

Jon Wayne & The Pain at The Frequency, 10 p.m., FREE

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Thursday 10/13 Midwest Wiffle Invitational at Breese Stevens Field, 3 p.m., $7

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Friday 10/14 “Playscapes” at Broom Street Theater, 8 p.m., $11

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Saturday 10/15 Army of Darkness (1992) at The Marquee, 11 p.m., FREE

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Monday 10/17 Valentino Khan at Majestic, 9 p.m., $15

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Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas at The Frequency, 9 p.m., $12

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Soglin plans to reintroduce measure to limit downtown sleeping hours Experts concerned ordinance would ‘criminalize’ homeless population, past proposals would have limited bench sleeping, panhandling by Maija Inveiss City Editor

Mayor Paul Soglin plans to reintroduce his controversial ordinance that would ban individuals from sleeping on downtown sidewalks, despite Madison City Council denying the measure in September. The proposal would have fined individuals for laying down or sleeping on public sidewalks in the central business district or any area of land with city offices between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. According to the proposal, the purpose was to help pedestrians have an easier time moving freely in the area as a way to help the health of business and commercial enterprises downtown. City Council ultimately struck down the proposal 11-7 on Sept. 21. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, who voted in favor of the sleeping ban, said Mayor Paul Soglin said he would reintroduce and modify the proposal after he’s waited the required amount of time, which is 90 days. Verveer said Soglin asked the community to contact their alders about the issue. Verveer

said a handful of downtown residents have already contacted him in support of the proposal. One of the main critiques of the proposed ordinance was the “criminalizing” of the homeless population. This is not the first time Soglin has introduced an ordinance that could impact the homeless population. Last year, he attempted to pass an ordinance that would limit the time spent on benches to an hour. More recently, he tried to introduce an ordinance that would ban people from approaching cars on busy roads, which would have prevented panhandling near highways. Verveer said it was a tough issue for him since he can see both sides. He said he probably would not have voted in favor of it if it did not impact the downtown area, which he represents. He said those sleeping on the streets can make it difficult to navigate for those walking around downtown. “We’ve had a lot of challenges at the top of State Street over the last few years, and those issues have continued to simmer unabated,” Verveer said. Verveer said the ordinance would have been enforced by a non-criminal violation and the

only penalty would have been a fine of $200 for the first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses within one year. Ald. Zach Wood, District 8, who voted against the proposal, said there are other things that need to be done before a ban like this one could be created. He said some examples would be to create more mental health provisions and provide free public storage facilities. “I have a blanket moral objection to prohibiting people from sleeping in a public place,” Wood said. “I don’t think it is necessarily fair or effective to require somebody to go somewhere else if you don’t have somewhere for them to go.” Peter Miller, a professor in educational leadership and policy analysis at the University of Wisconsin, said it can be difficult to treat all people with respect while developing public policy that is appealing to the broader public. He said there are often big reasons why people might need to sleep outside: a lack of affordable housing, jobs or alcohol and drugrelated issues. “It seems sometimes like an easy fix is to just not allow sleeping on the street, but the issue

is, in my opinion, less sleeping on the street but all the stuff that leads to it,” Miller said. Verveer said one of the largest issues for the city was the difficulty for city employees to wash the streets. He said with a huge congregation of people, like those in the area between Ian’s Pizza and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum at the top of State Street, the sidewalks can get dirty and trashed. He said forcing the homeless to move their belongings at 7 a.m. would allow cleaning crews to get to the sidewalks. Proposed street median restrictions could prevent panhandling Madison residents — from panhandlers asking for money to students trying to sell car washes — would no longer be allowed to ... Verveer said it is imperative that this would only be one of many approaches to deal with some of the issues on downtown streets. He said most importantly the city should help the individuals who are homeless through affordable housing. “It’s a tremendous shame that we have the number of homeless that we have in Madison,” Verveer said. “For every homeless person you see on State Street, there are many more in the shadows.”

MPD chief says spike in robberies may be related to opioid epidemic

Police notice stolen items from robberies not valuable, but easily pawnable; heroin users might be stealing to finance their addictions by Alice Vagun City Editor

An old television set may not appear to be valuable to most people, but for some substance abusers, it may be the key to financing their addictions. As a growing number of low retail, petty crimes have been documented in the city, Madison Police Department suspects the increases are symptoms of the growing opioid epidemic in the area. MPD Chief Mike Koval said the items being taken are highly transferable and pawnable, rather than high in value, meaning they could be be stolen to pay for heroin and opioids. “These robberies are inextricably tied to the addiction this community has,” Koval said. “[Abusers] are thieving their way to fuel their addictions day in and day out.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2014 alone, there were 853 opioid overdoses in the state of Wisconsin. While MPD cannot offer an exact number of how many of these robberies are connected to those trying to fuel their addiction, MPD spokesperson Joel DeSpain said anecdotally speaking, there has been a rise in addictionmotivated crimes in the last six months. Most recently, DeSpain said MPD believed a woman who perpetuated a string of robberies was

trying to finance her addiction. Along with robberies, Lt. Corey Nelson said he has also noticed there has been a lot of low retail crimes and prostitution cases related to substance abuse. Community leaders and city officials believe this is no longer an issue they can simply arrest their way out of. To combat the rising opioid epidemic, MPD partnered up with various organizations throughout the City of Madison and Dane County last month to offer non-violent offenders the opportunity to get treatment. The three-year pilot program, Madison Addiction Recovery Initiative, is funded through a $700,000 Smart Policing grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. MARI, which is set to debut January 2017, will allow substance abusers the chance to get treatment rather than enter the criminal justice system when facing a potential arrest. The grant money will fund the positions for a program coordinator, counselors and peer mentor coaches, Aleksandra Zgierska, an assistant professor in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, said. The counselors, who are trained professionals, will evaluate and recommend the appropriate level of care for an individual. Peer recovery coaches, who have had similar experiences with substance abuse disorders and

are themselves in long-term recovery, will also help substance abusers in the program. “These are people who have walked in the shoes of those currently dealing with their addiction,” Zgierska said. To qualify for the program, one must be a non-violent offender whose committed crimes are directly related to fueling their addiction. Violent offenders will not be offered the chance to participate in the program. In addition to offering the treatment, Nelson said MPD will hold their charges for up to one year to ensure the successful completion of the program. Should an abuser commit another crime, however, they will be kicked out of the program. The leaders in this initiative recognize addiction is a disease, which means abusers can relapse — but that doesn’t mean they should be kicked out of the program because of it. If the patient makes an honest effort toward recovery, Nelson said they will most likely not be

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Photo · This past weekend, the Giant Pumpkin Regatta took over the Memorial Union Terrace waterfront where the horticulture department and Hoofer Sailing Club provided the pumpkins and paddles. This quirky tradition has been around since 2005. 6 • badgerherald.com • October 11, 2016

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New renewable energy projects on horizon for Dane County Executive Joe Parisi spearheads environmentally conscious budget proposal for 2017, includes $2.4 million solar initiative by Dana Kampa State Editor

Dane County is making plans to drastically improve solar energy resources through a $2.4 million solar initiative and plans to open a new energy-focused office as part of the 2017 Capital Projects Budget. The county plans to purchase and install solar panels at the Alliant Energy Center and Dane County Job Center in Madison. These new panels would be built in addition to the already existing panels at the Dane County Regional Airport and East District Campus to help power county buildings. Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said an important part of addressing climate change is proactively reducing greenhouse gasses. “This year, I decided to triple the amount of solar power that we generate and bring a real focus to climate change and renewables,” Parisi said. “[The state leaders] really have a head-in-the-sand approach when it comes to climate change.” Parisi said he would prefer to see the county funds on increasing the state’s solar capacity instead of purchasing outof-state fossil fuels. The new installations could generate up to 770 kilowatts of solar energy, which could power a laptop for almost 11

years or a Wisconsin home for a little over a month, according to the project outline in the budget proposal. The combined systems are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 777 tons annually. Though Wisconsin does not have a large fossil fuel industry due to the lack of fossil fuel resources, Parisi said they still are a major contributor to climate change due to emissions, and also draw money out of the state. “[Increasing solar energy production will] not only result in saving taxpayer dollars on utility bills and will not only cut down on greenhouse gases, but it will take that investment and invest it right here in Wisconsin workers,” Parisi said. The initiative is projected to pay for itself in 20 years, saving approximately $87,000 in electricity costs in its first year, according to the proposal. The plan is a part of the 2017 budget, but Parisi said they aren’t sure whether the panels will be installed right away. The two main costs of the projects are planning and construction. Another component of the proposal is the creation of the Office of Energy & Climate Change. The office would work with local government, business and nonprofit entities in “coordinating and developing programs to reduce local climate change emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change,” according to the budget proposal. The office would be responsible for creating a countywide climate change action plan that would specifically set emission reduction targets and allow for coordination with other groups on climate change initiatives. From

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the 2017 executive budget, The Badger Herald $145,350 would be assigned for program expenses in operating the new office. The city of Madison is also making strides in promoting renewable energy use by creating its own solar initiative over the past several years. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said Madison’s budget also includes funding for solar projects. “Renewable energy sources are obviously an area that needs to be made a priority,” Verveer said. Enrollment for a household solar power program called MadiSUN Solar Group Buy, which was created through the city in June, has exceeded expectations. The program aims to help people interested in installing rooftop solar systems, Katie Putz, RENEW Wisconsin spokesperson, said. RENEW, a nonprofit organization which promotes clean energy strategies, hosted information sessions throughout the summer and provided online resources to generate interest in the project. About 450 households signed up to get more information about household solar energy options, Putz said. At least one panel has been installed and 18 contracts have been signed for homes in Madison, but it takes time to order the panels, and some installations will not occur until late this year or early next year. The Dane County budget proposal is currently being reviewed by various county committees. Parisi said he hopes the proposal will arrive before the county board to be approved by the first week in November. October 11, 2016 • badgerherald.com • 7

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How University of Wisconsin investigates sexual assault cases

UW hopes increased student knowledge about investigation process will encourage more students to step forward, report by Anne Blackborn Digital Features Editor

The headline of the email reads “UWMadison Crime Warning,” but it is the subhead that details the crime itself — sexual assault. On Sept. 8, students received a crime warning that a sexual assault had occurred on campus. This email was the first case of sexual assault that students at the University of Wisconsin have knowledge of this academic year. Though all students are notified if the University of Wisconsin Police Department is investigating an assault, few students are aware of the general investigation and disciplinary process UW launches when a student chooses to report a sexual assault to the university. What students may not know is that the process of UW’s investigation is completely separate and different from the police investigation.

Reporting sexual assault

Protecting the identity of the victim is one of the most crucial aspects of sending out a crime warning, UWPD spokesperson Marc Lovitcott said. In most crime warnings, the specific location of the crime is not mentioned. Though the university does not have a policy about disclosing the location, UWPD often doesn’t state where a crime occurs, Lovicott said. The location is never revealed unless the Madison Police Department gets involved and the information becomes public, Lovicott said. “We may mention a southeast residence hall, but we don’t mention the specific hall because we want to protect the victim because someway, somehow an individual might be able to say, ‘Maybe I saw this person that night,’ or ‘Maybe I saw them at a party at a fraternity,’” Lovicott said. A name or location could become public when an arrest is made and that individual makes an appearance in court, Lovicott said. What can be confusing to understand about the process is that an individual may report a sexual assault to the university, UWPD or MPD. If a MPD investigation is initiated, UWPD is also part of that investigation, Lovicott said. “[Launching an investigation] is completely up to each person,” Lovicott said. “We hope they come to the police, but we understand that people cope with this horrible crime in different ways, and we respect that.”

The investigation

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This office investigates cases of sexual assault if they are reported to the university, Schmidt said. UW launches an investigation every time a sexual assault is reported to the university. In the first of three phases in UW’s sexual assault investigation and disciplinary process, the sexual assault is reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards and assigned to an investigation officer, Schmidt said. The officer works in tandem with UW Title IX coordinator, David Blom, to investigate the case. Blom talks to the complainant about options they have and provides them with resources like medical or legal assistance, Schmidt said. After talking to the complainant and hearing their story, investigators collect any corroborating evidence, like text messages or video surveillance, Schmidt said. The accused respondent is allowed the same option after the university sends them a letter detailing what they have been accused of and the university policies they could be in violation of if what they’ve been accused of is true, she said. This process allows the investigating officer to make inquiries and gather statements before making a decision about whether the evidence warrants a sanction, like suspension or expulsion of the accused, Blom said. The recommended sanction determines the next step of the process — the hearing, Blom said. But Schmidt noted there is another point that can end an investigation before the hearing process. Unlike a criminal case, which calls for evidence that proves beyond a reasonable doubt to convict someone, UW relies on the preponderance of evidence. This means just enough evidence needs to be acquired to make it more likely than not that the complainant’s claims are true. If the investigating officer determines there is not enough information to reach preponderance of evidence, the case may be dismissed. The complainant can choose to have this decision reviewed by a panel, however, to determine whether they agree with the officer’s assessment. “It’s simply taking the investigating report that was used to make the decision and having that reviewed by a panel of faculty, staff and students to see if that, in fact, was the case [that there was no preponderance],” Schmidt said. “If there is preponderance, it would go back into the [investigation] process, unless [the panel] agrees with the investigating officer.”

The hearing process

Once the investigating officer has gathered all the evidence, both the complainant and respondent are told the results of the investigation process

and whether any sanctions have been made, Schmidt said. If the respondent chooses to have a hearing process for the recommended sanctions, they and the complainant appear before a panel. The panel consists of three volunteers who are all trained in sensitive issue cases. Panelists can include students, faculty and staff, Schmidt said. This panel is nominated by Associated Students of Madison, Faculty Senate and academic staff, Schmidt said. The panel reviews the investigation information before determining whether a sanction is appropriate, Schmidt said. When the decision is made and if the panel decides to uphold the investigator’s decision, the respondent or complainant may choose to appeal their case to the chancellor. But if the respondent does not want to go before the panel, they can wave their rights to the hearing, she said. “At that point of time, if suspension or expulsion has [been recommended,] the respondent can go either through the formal hearing process or find a settlement,” Schmidt said. “Settlements are not like plea-

bargains. They are for the same amount of [recommended time for] suspension or expulsion.” Anything more than suspension would be a discretionary appeal to the UW System Board of Regents.

The decision

Though the panel may make the final decision on the a sexual assault case, the decision to report a sexual assault remains a students choice. Blom said he believes that the more students know about the university’s investigation process, the more likely it is they will report sexual assault. “I would hope once [students] kind of know what’s going to happen, it takes away some of the uncertainty of what’s going to happen when they report it,” Blom said. “It might help students be a little more comfortable. Getting this information out might help students decide they want to come forward and [report a sexual assault].” Alice Vagun contributed reporting to this story.

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New website looks to connect UW System graduates with jobs Currently 85 percent of students stay in Wisconsin after graduation, figure Board of Regents looks to increase by Cadence Bambenek Campus Editor

Last month, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unveiled a new initiative to help businesses around the state tap into the talent of UW System graduates. A new website, Career Connect, which was announced Sept. 16, serves as a place for Wisconsin employers to directly post internship and job opportunities for UW students to browse. UW System spokesperson Stephanie Marquis said while 85 percent of UW System students currently stay in Wisconsin after they graduate, this website is one element the Board of Regents is putting forward in response to requests from business leaders around the state to help match talent with vacancies. Career Connect falls under UW System’s

2020FWD initiative, aimed at continuing talent development as Wisconsin’s workforce ages into retirement and birth rates remain low, Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still said. “There’s a tremendous demand across the entire business community for well-qualified applicants and I think a lot of times the challenge is figuring out the best way to make that connection between those businesses that need people and those folks out there wanting to take on those opportunities,” Still said. “I’m not sure all students know where to look and [whether] employers always know how to connect with those students.” Just navigating the different career services and opportunities within any given university has been a challenge for businesses around Wisconsin in the past, Still said. In a society of information overload, Still said a statewide portal like this will help cut through some of the clutter. It is especially useful for companies looking to hire lots of students at a

time, like Skyward, a Stevens Point software company that specializes in K-12 administrative software packages. Ray Ackerlund, vice president of marketing and product management at Skyward, said the new job portal can be seen as something of a larger scale version of Skyward’s current partnership with UW-Steven’s Point. “We’ve established a really effective internship program where we start encouraging and identifying students early, even sophomore, junior year, with internship opportunities in all the different departments within our organization,” Ackerlund said. Teri Newmier, a recruitment manager for Marshfield Clinic, another large Wisconsin employer, said a portal like this also provides opportunities for students to get a feel for what jobs look like after graduation, which can in turn inform some of their remaining coursework or even influence their career aspirations. Newmier said developing those pathways

earlier on can increase their career opportunities at the time of graduation. It also helps local companies connect and foster relationships with students earlier in their college careers, Newmier said. Hosting interns, Ackerlund said, helps an organization to evaluate whether they would be a good fit culturally. Since it launched its internship program in 2011, Skyward has averaged between 30 and 35 interns each semester, with as many as 50 during the summers. For the top students, Ackerlund said many of those internships have translated into jobs after graduation. Both Ackerlund and Still said they think this initiative is an important step in continuing to retain and even improve the retention of Wisconsin graduates. “Employers need talent,” Still said. “Classic job fairs continue to have a great role, but this is another tool to try to make those connections.”

Blank seeks to increase out-of-state tuition to help pay for faculty

ASM argues increase will make UW less competitive with other Big 10 schools, burden students from outside of Wisconsin by Amos Mayberry Reporter

Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s request to increase tuition for out-of-state and professional students has been met with mixed reviews. While some think the change could hurt out-ofstate and professional students, others argue the changes are necessary to fund the university and attract faculty. In her State of the University speech Sept. 26, the chancellor asked the Board of Regents to expand the tuition revenue of the university by first increasing out-of-state and professional tuition to align with other universities. Last year the Board of Regents lifted the cap on the percentage of out-of-state students allowed to enroll at UW and established a rule that at least 3,600 students in every incoming class must be from Wisconsin. Currently, the University of Wisconsin is the seventh most expensive university in Big 10 for out-of-state undergraduates. With increases in tuition, Blank argued the university will be able to increase compensation to staff through raises and bonuses to make the university more competitive, Blank said. Without fair compensation, the university could lose valuable teachers to other universities or the private sector. “My primary goal is to pay faculty and staff competitive salaries, to offer one of the best educational programs at any public university, to support research and to make sure we have the facilities needed by a top-ranked research institution,” Blank said in her address. Noel Radomski, director and associate

researcher at the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education, said the change may not be a large problem for UW because it will not impact the number of students enrolling. The number of out-of-state students applying is increasing so there will always be enough students, Radomski said. But Associated Students of Madison spokesperson Jason Klein, an out-of-state UW student, said an increase in tuition will have a negative impact on out-of-state students. Klein said one of the largest problems for students today is paying for college. “I know the university is struggling for funding, but I also think that they should do what they can to protect tuition,” Klein said. Out-of-state and international students create much more revenue for the university than instate students, Radomski said. This creates an incentive for the university to increase the number of students that pay increased tuition. By taking away the limit on the number of out-of-state and international students, the university can increase revenue while also keeping a strong base of Wisconsin students, Radomski said. Klien, however, said UW will be a less attractive option for out-of-state students if tuition is increased. Many students come to UW because it is less expensive than other large universities. “The university is between a rock and a hard place, because right now they are not getting what they need and raising tuition is one of the ways they can make up for what they don’t have,” Klien said. The university needs to look at what kind of student population is best, Radomski said. Financially it is best to enroll out-of-state and international students because of their higher

tuition rate, but as a state university, UW has an “I don’t envy the situation that they [UW] are obligation to educate the citizens of Wisconsin. in, but at the same time it is not very fun for me UW also has to maintain high-quality education either,” Klein said. for all students. Radomski said professors and faculty members are the reason for UW’s high merit among state universities. Radomski said the university needs to retain quality professors who require competitive compensation, which is now Penn state University $31,346 increasingly difficult due to cuts in state funding. The reason University of Illinios- Champaign $30,786 Chancellor Blank asked the Board of Regents to increase out-ofRutgers University $29,521 state tuition is to make up for the funding, Radomski said. University of Michigan $43,476 “Given the limited fiscal resources [state revenue], we need University of Minnesota - Twin Cities $22,210 to be strategic because the number Michigan State University $36,360 one priority is quality teachers,” Radomski said. University of Wisconsin - Madison $29,665 In the current budget, Radomski said the university did not ask for a Indiana University $33,740 pay increase for faculty. The main driver to a large university like The Ohio State University $27365 UW is quality professors and they Purdue University $28,804 should be prioritized in the budget, Radomski said. University of Maryland $31,144 To attract students from all across the country, UW must University of Nebraska $22,446 also attract the highest quality professors, Radomski said. University of Iowa $27,890 Klein said his choice to come to UW was influenced Source: UW Office of the Provost by the school’s prestige and it Julia Kampf was affordable for him and his The Badger Herald family.

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field notes UW, partner universities awarded $8.6 million to study heart disease Scientists are developing collections of fabricated cells that will be used to mend unhealthy hearts, testing will start on mice by Cadence Bambenek Campus Editor

Stem cell research might be the key to treating heart disease. Researchers at University of Wisconsin, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Duke University are developing “heart patches” — collections of fabricated heart cells — that will be used to mend unhealthy hearts. Teams from the three universities were awarded an $8.6 million grant by the National Institute of Health in September, which will allow them to create and study the application of stem cells as “heart patches” in large animals to treat heart disease. Timothy J. Kamp, UW cardiologist and co-director of the UW Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center, said heart disease often develops after a patient suffers a heart attack. Because the heart can’t properly regenerate muscle after a heart attack, Kamp said existing muscle is replaced by scar tissue that isn’t capable of contracting. If the tissue can’t contract, it can’t contribute to the mechanical function of the heart. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. While this grant is funding the use of tissue engineering principles to create “heart patches” in animal models, Kamp said he hopes this seven year grant will produce something viable to test in humans. In the past, Kamp said stem cells have individually been connected to the heart, but this method has seen only mild success. Instead of single cells, these “heart patches” will be several million cells coupled together to create fully formed contracting pieces of heart tissue that are a few centimeters in diameter in both directions. “These are things that you could easily see in the palm of your hand,” Kamp said. For this grant, researchers at each university are addressing the different challenges to create a fully functioning “heart patch.” UW researchers will create the three different types of cells needed to build a working patch of heart tissue, which include cardiomyocytes, or the cells responsible for muscle contraction; fibroblasts, the cells that give tissue structural framework; and endothelial cells, the cells that line blood vessels.

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The team at Duke will take the cells fabricated at UW and format them into the appropriate combinations to generate a beating tissue. These working “heart patches” will then be sent to the researchers at Alabama to be tested in animal models. Kamp said it will likely take a multitude of combinations to identify those versions of heart patches capable of syncing up mechanically as well as receiving the electrical pulse of the surrounding tissue in the existing heart, which Kamp acknowledged is one of the largest hurdles of the grant. “You have to remember the heart, it’s not like plugging in a USB drive to your computer,” Kamp said. “There’s no easy ‘plug and play’ option. This tissue is tricky business to get it to electrically couple and mechanically couple into the heart.” Beyond manipulating the implanted tissue to couple with the existing heart muscle, Kamp said they need to ensure that once a “heart patch” has been successfully grafted onto a model, the receiving heart won’t reject it. To prevent rejection, a second team of researchers at UW will work on the human immune response to these “heart patches.” “[Right now,] we’ve got beating tissue, but we’ve got to get it into the heart and integrate it so it works well and that’s one of our big challenges,” Kamp said. A lab at UW run by William Burlingham in the School of Medicine and Public Health’s Department of Surgery will work with mice whose immune systems have been replaced with human ones to determine if the cells and tissues used in the study will be able to be accepted by the human immune system. Regarding the body’s immune response, Burlingham said he and his team are predominantly concerned with how T cells will receive the “heart patches.” In traditional organ transplants, Burlingham said T cells, which are

Source: Centers for Disease Control Greta Zimmermann The Badger Herald a type of white blood cell, tend to be responsible for the body’s rejection of transplanted tissue. The goal is to test the “heart patches” in mice with modified immune systems to find combinations where the T cells don’t recognize the heart cells as foreign. By testing the tissues that the other teams develop through the course of the grant, Burlingham said his team’s results will potentially inform adjustments to improve the “heart patch.” Kamp said while it’s one thing to have ideas and hypothesis to test, but it’s an entirely other thing to show that they actually work, he’s optimistic that they’re going to get there, even if that accomplishment is years away. “I think it’s exciting to see things progressing,” Kamp said. “We’re getting better and better at making actual heart tissue in the laboratory and hopefully we’re now getting to the stage where this can really impact patients.”

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Music professor finds keys to ‘Cuéntame Más’ leaves more to be done for Dane County Latinos success through new invention said, With rising minority population, increased unemployment, Christopher Taylor’s hyper piano, which he will unveil Oct. 28, makes music of two grand pianos with one pianist by Nicole Ki Reporter

Adding to his catalogue of achievements, Christopher Taylor can now call himself an inventor of an instrument that is the only one of its kind: the hyper piano. Taylor, a University of Wisconsin music professor, is a world- renowned classical pianist, having played as a soloist at Carnegie Hall and together with the National Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Taylor, however, is not only accomplished in the music world. He has held an interest in math and computer science from an early age, and holds a mathematics degree from Harvard University. Using his passion for music and his skill at computer programming, Taylor has combined advanced technology and music to create his hyper piano, a double keyboard that uses the sound of two grand pianos to create authentic piano sounds. About eight years ago, Taylor came up with the idea of the hyper piano after recognizing limitations with performing on the only double keyboard Steinway ever built. The unique instrument, owned by UW, was built in the 1920s and was collecting dust before Taylor discovered it in 2000, when he first came to UW. Though Taylor enjoyed performing on the instrument, he said it felt strange to physically handle it at times. He wanted to improve the mechanics of the double keyboard to make it feel like playing on a normal piano using modern technology. “It seemed to me that one of the best ways to do that would be to have an instrument that itself didn’t produce any sound and act as an input device,” Taylor said. “[The input device] would then electronically sense which keys are moving and would communicate that information in real time to a regular piano which would then play the music for you — sort of outsource sound production.” The hyper piano sits in Taylor’s small office adjacent to his desk, connected electronically to two grand pianos. Taylor, with the help of his piano technician and engineering technicians at the Morgridge Center, took four-and-a-half years to build the silent hyper piano, or the “input device,” and the electronic system that connects both grand pianos. The mechanics of the hyper piano require a complex system of wires, circuit boards and sensory mechanisms. The keys of the hyper piano each use “special computer control routers” that Taylor programmed to play certain keys on the grand pianos. Additionally, there are four pedals on the foot of the hyper piano that control the pedals on the other pianos. On each grand piano there is a rack of circuit

Photo · Christopher Taylor is a world-renowned classical pianist and has a mathematics degree from Harvard University. Riley Steinbrenner The Badger Herald boards and 88 solenoids, or as Taylor calls them, “artificial fingers,” that act as digital links that convert whichever keys on the grand piano he plays onto the hyper piano. Along with that there are three “artificial feet” to play the pedals, so it is as if there are two other people playing the two grand pianos when only one person is needed to control the sounds of both. Though the whole system requires many electrical components, Taylor said that it is designed to be easily portable compared to the Steinway so it can accommodate his performance and concert schedule. The racks along with the artificial fingers and artificial feet that attach to each grand piano can easily be detached and attached to any piano by loosening knobs that secure the mechanism in place. Now, having singlehandedly changed the parameters of music innovation with his invention, Taylor is planning on composing music and having other colleagues create compositions specifically for the hyper piano that he thinks will “opens up a whole bunch of new musical possibilities.” Since he collaborated with Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation for the project, Taylor also hinted at the possibility of licensing the invention to companies like Yamaha. Taylor will debut the hyper piano Oct. 28 at Mills Hall, performing the Goldberg Variations by Bach.

new report outlines recommendations to address disparities by Alice Vagun City Editor

Unidad a través de la comunidad — unity through the community. In an effort to reduce the socioeconomic disparities in Dane County’s Latino community, the Latino Consortium for Action issued a “call to action” to address the problems and inequities found in the Cuéntame Más report, released Sept. 15. Ten years have passed since the Latino Advisory Delegation issued the initial report, Cuéntame, or “tell me” in Spanish. The current report, which means “tell me more,” discusses the current challenges and barriers the Latino community faces. But it also reflects on the improvements they have made in the last decade. From 2009-14, the unemployment rate for the Latino community rose from 3.7 percent to 6.9 percent. In addition to the rising unemployment rate, the poverty rate increased from 17.6 percent to just under 28 percent in that same time period. At the moment, Latinos comprise 6.1 percent of Dane County’s population. As the largest nonwhite racial or ethnic group in Dane County, the report indicates they have grown “dramatically” over the last decade, and will continue doing so in the future. The large influx of Latinos in both the state and country is a growing trend that can be attributed to political and economic factors elsewhere, Alberto Vargas, associate director of the University of Wisconsin Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program, said. What has largely prompted the influx is the violence in countries that immigrants come from and the lack of opportunities, Vargas said. The large demand for labor in the United States is a factor as well. Many newly arrived immigrants have an undefined immigration status, which Vargas said leads to their exploitation in the workforce, causing problems with poverty, healthcare and housing. “With these [undefined] situations, immigrants could be easily exploited in the workplace, and that’s how you have these problems with poverty, healthcare and housing,” Vargas said. For those who are undocumented, they are presented with more challenges and less access to certain services such as basic healthcare. Plus, immigrants also have a challenging time understanding and navigating complex health care systems due to the language barrier, Ald. Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, District 5, said in an email to The Badger Herald. “Undocumented immigrants do not qualify for Medicaid, Medicare or marketplace insurance,” Bidar-Sielaff said. “Thus, they have less access to care.” In addition to these concerns, Bidar-Sielaff said there is a need for more culturally competent providers and systems.

This need comes at a time when the rate of obesity and mental health stress are both rising for members of the Latino community. According to the most recent report, the obesity rate among Latinos is 33.9 percent — higher than the overall average for the state, which is 30.7 percent. For mental health, the report found Latina teens have the highest rate of suicide attempts of any other ethnic and gender group in their age category. Twenty percent of Latinas report suicidal thoughts during high school compared with 16.1 percent of white females. Latinas were also 13.5 percent more likely to attempt suicide than their white counterparts, who exhibited a 7.9 percent rate. As pointed out in the report, Bidar-Sielaff said mental health and obesity are the top two concerns with regard to healthcare. Serving as the co-chair to the Latino Health Council for the last 13 years, Bidar-Sielaff said the council plans to continue their work and programming around health education in the Latino community to implement the recommendations of the report. The recommendations are as follows: 1. Improve access to culturally and linguistically appropriate primary and behavioral health services 2. Hire and retain culturally and linguistically competent healthcare providers 3. Increase capacity for health education programming While community leaders like Bidar-Sielaff work to improve the disparities Latinos face in the healthcare sector, improvements still must be made in other sectors, such as education. With a growing population comes a growing pressure that school districts must face to accommodate students who have limited knowledge of English and come from different cultural settings, Vargas said. According to the report, one in five Madison Metropolitan School District students is Latino. But of that demographic, less than 70 percent end up graduating from high school. To combat the gap in graduation rates, the report suggested expanding multigenerational access to educational opportunities, increasing second-language learner programs and promoting career and college preparatory programs. Education, Vargas said, is one of the most important areas the report needs to focus on because it is the best way to get children engaged and prepared to be in a better position. “Parents have high expectations for their children and what they want is to improve and increase their possibilities of integrating into the mainstream of the U.S. so they can be successful,” Vargas said. Cuéntame Más was prepared by Revel Sims for Centro Hispano and sponsored by United Way of Dane County. Community leaders plan on working together to address the findings in the report. October 11, 2016 • badgerherald.com • 11

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Conversation Starter WUD Cuisine hopes to serve as facilitator of food dialogues on campus by Henry Solotaroff-Webber ArtsEtc. Editor

The newest addition to Wisconsin Union Directorate’s 10 committees, WUD Cuisine, is striving to establish itself as a facilitator for students to get involved in key dialogues surrounding food and food waste on campus. Federica Ranelli, a senior majoring in food science, is the committee’s first-ever director. She and the other executives of the group are tasked with establishing the group on campus, and figuring out what is to be the committee’s direction — no small task. The Badger Herald talked with Ranelli about the club’s origins, challenges, goals and her own background in food.

The Badger Herald: How did you initially get involved in this new entity that is WUD Cuisine?

Federica Ranelli: I am a senior this year, and I’m majoring in food science and getting a certificate in global health. I’m really interested in local community and also global food systems. That interest has blossomed throughout my time here at UW by working with different professors and learning from a lot of people, being involved in different organizations like Science Club and UW F.H. King. So it’s a really natural progression for me to come into my own and share what I’ve learned and connections I’ve made with other people in the campus and Madison community.

How did WUD Cuisine originate? What were the underlying reasons for its formation?

WUD Cuisine came about basically because in this day and age you can’t go on the internet or have a conversation that doesn’t somehow involve food, food issues, sustainability and social justice. They’re super hot topics right now, and the Wisconsin Union is such a powerful entity. And the fact that we weren’t sharing our voice or structuring our voice, giving students the opportunity to learn more about it and share their voice on the issue was kind of a big deal.

One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding food and college students seems to be that it’s not very feasible to cook for oneself on a regular basis. How do you feel about this, and how do you seek to change this?

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not that organized. I do think it’s a misconception that it’s really hard and really time consuming, but I don’t look down on anybody who says they don’t have the time to or feels like they don’t have the time to, because I have gone to Jimmy John’s an embarrassingly high number of times this semester.

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Haven’t we all?

It happens to all of us, but I think if you get in a groove of like understanding what you like to eat and keeping your pantry and fridge stocked with what you know you enjoy and what is easy for you to whip up, then it’s really not hard to cook for yourself. What are the different types of services and programs you hope WUD Cuisine to provide to students in the short-term and the long-term?

Our goal is to really provide a wide variety of programs throughout the year, so a big part of what we do revolves around cooking and teaching people how to cook. We got so much interest from freshman or people who are new to living in an apartment. “I don’t know what to do in my kitchen. Help me!” We are creating a series of basic Intro to Cooking classes and creating another series with folks at UW Slow Food that isn’t as basic, so we really meet people where they are. With everything we do, with cooking we want to integrate conversations of cultural appropriation in food culture, how food is a vehicle of culture, social issues and sustainability. We all love food and we like sharing it and eating it, and so it’s great fun, but we want to have more meaningful conversations and not just have fun.

What about non-cooking programming? How will those discussions come in other forms?

We’ll also be doing food-focused but not cooking in the kitchen, We’re talking about creating a GMO debate where some professors or industry people, and people who are against GMO’s and for them can have a really great forum to talk about it and educate people, so people can hear all sides at once. We want to do a lot of different things like that. I see that as one of our main missions is to bring together groups who may or may not have worked together but are really talking

Marissa Haegele The Badger Herald about the same thing.

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How do vegetarianism and veganism fit into WUD Cuisine?

We don’t want to promote, “This is how you should be eating,” plant-based diet or vegan or go meatless or anything like that, because a big part of what we talk about is food access and economic status, and so it can be really hard to tell people, “You aren’t eating sustainably. You’re ruining the planet because of x, y, z ... because you buy chicken or beef.” I don’t feel okay saying that, so we do want to create within our cooking series vegan, maybe some vegan baking and some fun things like that, but we’re not going to have a focus on meatless eating and things like that.

To shift gears, what is your favorite go-to meal you make on a daily basis?

On a daily basis, quesadillas. Those are my life. All cheese, all the veggies. I’ve started canning my own salsa, so slip a lot of that in there.

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What about the best home-cooked meal you’ve ever had?

Whenever I visit, it’s rare but it’s always memorable when my family goes out to my extended family in Connecticut. That’s my dad’s 100 percent Italian side. And my aunt just makes the most incredible spread. Seven meals worth in one meal, and it’s just amazing delicious food, but also just like reconnecting with family. That’s what makes it even more memorable.

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Sex-positive therapist wants patients to talk about anything, everything Madison-based Jay Blevins encourages his clients to be open about their sexual needs, to not be ashamed of desires by Meredith Head Hump Dayh Columnist

For those seeing a therapist, discussing sexuality can be fraught with trepidation. The professional might be sex-negative, or simply not knowledgeable about sexual desire and expression. Or the clinician might react poorly to a client’s involvement in kink, convincing them that engaging in Bondage, Discipline/Domination, Sadism/Submission and Masochism indicates unhealthy aggression. Clients interested in polyamory might experience shame at the hands of therapists who believe firmly in monogamy as a the norm for human relationships. More conservative psychologists or psychiatrists might simply refuse to treat populations exhibiting sexual problems or seeking help with communicating kinky desires to a partner. Therapists might diagnose clients with disorders of sex or gender, turning perfectly healthy alternative sexualities into a problem to be treated.

Enter Jay Blevins, a licensed marriage and family therapist working in Madison to treat clients using sex-positive, kink and polyfriendly methods. Blevins has experience with adolescents, their families, LGBTQ+ folks, couples and individuals dealing with everything from depression to discord. His passion about the field stems from his fascination with how people operate and act in relationships, particularly related to “alternative sexuality and alternative relationship structures,” he said. “I love seeing culture changing [and] norms being challenged,” Blevins said. Seeing so many people unhappy due to a sex-negative society motivates Blevins to put emphasis on sex positivity in his work with clients.

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Especially after the publication of the infamous “Fifty Shades of Grey,” people in all types of relationships have grown curious about BDSM. Though “Fifty Shades” did succeed in elevating kink as a discussion topic, both the book and film depict BDSM in problematic ways more conducive to abuse than consensual kink. For those interested in exploring kinky activities such as paddling, ropes, flogging, spanking or other pursuits outside the normative sexual script, Blevins recommends taking it slow. Partners should learn about kinky interests by reading up on the subject. Consider forming a kinky book club and learn about BDSM from the wealth of options available, or investigate

kinky blogs online. Blevins also recommends partners investigate FetLife, an online community of people interested or engaging in kink, fetishes and other activities. Reading and posting on these forums allows kinksters to form a supportive community while learning about proper technique. In addition, Madison offers gatherings of kinky folks in events called “munches,” which can be easily found online. As partners begin to incorporate kink and continue to perform research, communication is essential. Partners can even communicate desires using apps like PlsPlsMe, which allows partners to pick turn-ons and only reveals interests that both people have in common. Feedback is important both in and outside of the bedroom as well, and everyone should feel comfortable indicating when they need activities to slow down or stop. Finally, Blevins points out that kink does not necessarily require a lot of expensive tools. Plenty of household items — ties, spatulas and bungee cords, to name a few — function perfectly as kinky toys. Pinterest even has some suggestions for DIY projects.

Want to pilot polyamory?

Two kinds of people see Blevins looking for advice about non-monogamy: those interested in beginning polyamory and those who have tried polyamory and failed. Blevins said opening up a relationship is not the solution to a bad relationship, but in fact quite the opposite. A toxic relationship will function poorly whether monogamous or not. Research is also essential here, and plenty of excellent books exist on the subject. Partners should not rush — important decisions about boundaries, publicity and other parties must be made cooperatively in order to ensure proper communication and comfort in a polyamorous relationship. Partners frequently neglect certain considerations, such as whether to tell family, and thus have negative experiences with nonmonogamy. But this arrangement can suit certain partners perfectly as long as people take care. October 11, 2016 • badgerherald.com • 13

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OM brings authentic, affordable Indian food to Madison’s east side

Restaurant offers dishes like lamb tikka masala, hyderabadi dum biryani in contemporary context, varieties for all types of diners by Abbey Geurnik

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Having opened not so long ago on East Washington Avenue, OM Indian offers fresh-tasting Indian plates. OM is a modern restaurant with a sitting space that has a fireplace, entertainment and books. Glossy dishes and cups give it a suave and contemporary atmosphere, and there is Wi-Fi for customers. The inside has a trendy and current ambiance with its perfectly clean, stainless steel open kitchen. Even though alternative Indian restaurants appear to have menus that are a bit restricted, OM has a large menu with a fair amount of variety. Some of the plates patrons won’t recognize, but there seems to be no pointless creations with the options

and a good range of meatless alternatives. Be ready to take a seat and have a delectable and fairly priced autumn meal, as well as service that goes above and beyond. The creamy and smooth tikka masala at OM is among the finest in the city. Options for meat include chicken, goat, seafood and, best of all, lamb. As with almost every other item on the menu, the tikka masala arrives with a heaping bowl of basmati rice. Ask for your meal mild if you don’t want to gulp down water by the gallon, and order the naan, a flatbread cooked in a Tandoor clay oven, for a mouthwatering pre-dinner treat. The samosas are packed with either vegetables or lamb and are accompanied by potatoes, green peas, herbs and spices.

Though they are excellent, they are not of the tikka masala’s quality. The appetizer part of the menu offers coconut shrimp, fried chicken drumsticks and assorted vegetable fritters too, but go for the zesty and tasty rasam soup instead, flavored with tomatoes, aromatic herbs and spices. Served with cumin, ginger and tomato, the channa masala is an amazing chickpea dinner option, seasoned to perfection and excellently portioned. The kitchen will spice it any way you want, but the medium level is good enough. It comes with the regular bowl of basmati rice. An additional choice on the vegetable main course menu for the same price is the aloo gobi. It is an outstanding potato and cauliflower curry flavored with tumeric, fennel and curry leaves. Attempting to provide customers a full Indian experience, OM flirts with rice specialties. For example, the hyderabadi

dum biryani is a seasoned basmati rice plate that arrives with your preference of either chicken or goat, as well as yogurt, onion, lemon, saffron, coriander and hardboiled egg. A few pastas are available as well. There is the excellent carbonara, a plate that is historically believed to have been initially invented as a filling meal for Italian charcoal laborers because the name originated from “carbonaro,” the Italian term for charcoal burner. The pasta is cooked with cream, egg, turkey bacon, diced onions and parsley, and it obviously manages to appear to be more Italian than Indian. This is because OM’s executive chef likes to invent fusion delicacies from his background with American and Italian cooking. Indian food is not an unused concept, but at OM Indian Fusion Cuisine, it seems natural, wholesome and zestful.

Photo · OM Cuisine offers food for meat-eaters, vegetarians or even fans of Indio-Italian fusion. Marissa Haegele The Badger Herald

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Drunk Lunch is where homegrown talent meets cosmopolitan possibility

Carefully curated but never hesitant, always authentic gallery seeks to be one-of-a-kind, Madison-infused art space by Kaden Greenfeld ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Drunk Lunch is the closest thing Madison can contribute to the emerging national scene of democratized art and specially sourced, meticulously selected retail. Allison Williams Taylor has curated the gallery and overseen operations of the store since Drunk Lunch opened last November in the TenneyLapham neighborhood. Refusing to be “put into a box,” the business has since realized its potential, both as a place for people to contemplate art and to purchase meaningful, unique merchandise. Currently, the space features an exhibition by artist Ruby Jeune, which centers on “tactile absorption.” In addition, obscure, but deliberate brands line the shelves of the small nook on the 800 block of East Johnson Street. Bringing the exhibits and retail to live was a careful process but not hesitant in the slightest, and it did not happen overnight. “For the first six months, we threw a lot of things at the wall to see what would stick,”

Williams Taylor said. “But now that the gallery is open, the focus is clearer.” Though Drunk Lunch primarily features art and items for sale, the location has served as a free meeting place for NARAL Pro Choice Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Women’s Network and other local nonprofits. The name, Williams Taylor said, comes from all the element of friendship she shares with friend Lindsey Slack. The two have shared several boozy meals together over the years, and wanted to commemorate these memories with the “fun, relevant and tongue-in-cheek” cooperative business. But when it comes to the defining facets of the 1,300 square ft. gallery and store, Williams Taylor said it’s about distinguishing itself from the other locally-sourced stores and galleries in the Madison area. “A lot of galleries here are ‘for rent,’ in that artists can pay a gallery to display their art. There’s no curatorial role in choosing which art to feature and how it will contribute to our distinct brand,” Williams Taylor said. “We focus on contemporary, forward-moving art that isn’t just

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Photo · The space currently features an exhibit by Ruby Jeune that centers on “tactile absoption.” Marissa Haegele The Badger Herald based in Wisconsin.” On top of that, there is difficulty in working through the prominent “buy local” mindset that often looms over consumption of art and goods in Madison. While much of her business is focused on bringing in art and brands not based in the state, there are a few distinct qualities that Williams Taylor draws from that are distinctly Wisconsin. For instance, her Drunk Lunch Guide to Madison, available on the space’s website, is a list of suggestions that she feels are quintessential for anyone new to Madison who doesn’t want to settle for an old fashioned at the Old Fashioned. What is perhaps most striking about Drunk Lunch’s method of branding itself as a bolder, yet unassuming establishment is its combination of Madison’s tried-and-true way of fostering a sense of belonging and the notion that great art and great merchandise comes from everywhere. “I’m trying to give excited, talented artists an outlet, no matter where they come from,” Williams Taylor said. “There’s a middle ground between that gallery in Greenpoint [in Brooklyn] and fucking Walmart.” She promotes Drunk Lunch as an intersection of knowing what she wants for her business and her Wisconsin roots. An Oshkosh native, Williams Taylor worked as the social media director for the

Underground Food Collective for several years. The mission of Drunk Lunch is to ring in things that push the boundaries of what small galleries and stores do in Wisconsin. Though there is some risk involved, she said, the business is getting noticed for several reasons that are particularly beneficial for Madison. “It’s taken a second for people to catch on [to Drunk Lunch], but places like New York and Los Angeles, where the DIY gallery/store scene is exploding, are oversaturated and too expensive for aspiring artists and business owners,” Williams Taylor said. “If I opened my store in Logan Square in Chicago, I wouldn’t have to explain myself as much [as with] here. I’m taking a risk.” Working alongside stores like Otherwilde in LA, and Nationale in Portland, Drunk Lunch aims to offer the largest range of art and product that one cannot find anywhere else in Wisconsin. For those who enjoy a good cocktail, a solid meal and hints of the world outside Badgerland, this environment refuses to settle for pretentiousness that several “buttoned-up” galleries settle for. At the end of the day, Williams Taylor’s brainchild serves as a point where homegrown, Madison-centric sensibility meets cosmopolitan possibility. The business doesn’t have to be labeled a certain way, especially as it drives the spirited vibe of Madison’s Eastside. “Things don’t always have to be so highminded all the time,” Williams Taylor said. October 11, 2016 • badgerherald.com • 15

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College students seek more than just hookups through dating apps Research shows young people are finding long-term relationships online but sexism, exclusion deter some women, LGBTQ+ community members from joining platforms like Tinder, OKCupid

by FRANKIE HARMANEK Staff Writer by GABBY ORTIZ Campus Editor

Prior to meeting her fiancé, University of Wisconsin senior Jenna Wroblewski had her fair share of failed Tinder matches. Dating app users often find the platforms can function as either a means to solely hook up, or an opportunity to form a relationship. Two summers ago, Wroblewski found her long-term relationship on Tinder in Norway and said, “rare is an understatement” to describe the successful match. “My relationship, begrudgingly thanks to Tinder, is more than I could have ever anticipated,” Wroblewski said. “I’m so happy that things have turned out the way they have, based on Tinder’s reputation as a strictly hook-up app.” While Wroblewski acknowledged the stigma attached to Tinder relationships, new UW research suggests she is not alone in her success. Catalina Toma, UW assistant professor of communication science, has studied and surveyed dating app users as a mass group. Through her forthcoming study, “There are plenty of fish in the sea: Effects of choice overload and reversibility on online daters’ satisfaction with selected partners,” Toma revealed approximately one third of recent long-term relationships emerged from online interactions. Despite user misconceptions, dating apps make up “a billion dollar industry,” Toma said. Match Group, the parent company of OKCupid, Match.com and Tinder, had a 2015 revenue of more than $1 billion.

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As a part of the most popular demographic using dating apps, college students both contribute to and benefit from the success of the online platforms, Toma said. “It makes sense if you think about it,” Toma said. “Online dating is helpful for people who have a difficult time finding potential partners in everyday life. Perhaps you are really busy professionally, or you have moved into a new atmosphere, like college, and don’t know anyone.” Tinder, for example, has more than 50 million users worldwide. The app built its large user base through initially marketing to college students, reaching half a million users in six months. The notion of dating apps as a means to solely hook up is one idea Toma, and users like Wroblewski, have turned on its head. In Toma’s study, she found that meeting a long-term partner via dating apps or websites is not all that uncommon. Toma said her study demonstrated that dating apps are one of the most common ways to meet a long-term partner, second only to meeting through friends. Between 2005 and 2012, 35 percent of long-term relationships originated from an online meeting. Fifty percent of those relationships started through dating apps or websites, according to Toma’s study.

Relationship between technology and healthy dating

As the number of online outlets to meet potential partners grows, UW is also working to address a new set of problems they may pose to healthy relationship development. University Health Services originally stressed the importance of healthy dating in the Tonight program, a sexual violence awareness program for first-year and transfer students, Carmen Noveldt, assistant director of End Violence on Campus, said. While the Tonight program will be phased out by fall 2017, an updated program will replace it. Noveldt said UHS found it necessary to incorporate separate workshops for dating and the promotion of safe and consensual sex. Dubbed DatingWIse and SexWIse, the in-person workshops encourage students to reflect on their personal lives and what it means to engage in a healthy college relationship. DatingWIse encourages college students to reflect on who they want to date and what they want to get out of a relationship, Noveldt said. It helps students assess their needs and how to disagree with a partner in a healthy manner, she said. “It empowers students to really think through who they want to date,” Noveldt said. “Long term and short term, what are their deal breakers? Who are they as people and who do they want to date as people? It bolsters their ability to be validated, that they’re worthy of the respect, but also helps them explore who they are.” While some students prefer to seek relationships in person, many are resorting to a slew of dating apps. Toma and colleague Mina Choi published a study earlier this year, entitled “Mobile Media Matters”, which identifies whether dating apps can enable healthy relationship formation. The study showed that relying on technology to manage relationships was not only beneficial to couples pursuing long-distance relationships, but also to those who reside close to each other and have consistent, in-person contact.

Online dating is helpful for people who have a “difficult time finding potential partners in everyday

life. Perhaps you are really busy professionally, or you have moved into a new atmosphere, like college, and don’t know anyone.

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Catalina Toma UW assistant professor of communication science The study showed dating partners who used mobile media reported high communication levels, a first step toward a healthy relationship, Noveldt said. Still, a negative psychological effect of dating apps is their presentation of an unlimited array of options, which causes people to frequently think there might be somebody better. This mentality could be detrimental to being happy with one’s partner, Toma said. Toma’s “There are plenty of fish in the sea” study results showed that participants who were presented with six different options as opposed to 24 were more satisfied with their final choice.

Discrimination through dating apps

Despite dating apps’ success in fostering long-term relationships, the platform has its share of drawbacks — particularly for women. While using Tinder proved ultimately successful for Wroblewski, she took issue with how men had interacted with her. She averted hookups and went on a couple of dates, but, prior to meeting her fiance, her experience was “lackluster.” “I quickly grew tired of sifting through a slew of bad pick-up lines and blatant sexism,” Wroblewski said. “I did once change my profile pictures to miscellaneous coffee cups and posed as a cup — and was incessantly objectified.” Sexism and objectification of women have deterred many of them from dating app platforms, perhaps playing into the general misconception that they primarily serve as a place to find hookups, Wroblewski said. Tinder has granted heterosexual users a fast and convenient means of connecting, but Tinder’s CEO Sean Rad has said they are working on a more positive user experience for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Other apps like Grindr are specifically tailored to gay, bisexual and queer men. UW junior Jack Larson’s experiences with both Tinder and Grindr have been primarily negative, he said, criticizing the hook-up culture he witnessed, though he was successful in finding a few short-term relationships and friendships. Larson, however, said the availability of dating apps in general is a positive aspect, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. “They are good to have available,” Larson said. “Especially for the LGBTQ community, who may find it harder to meet people the more traditional way.”

Crafting the perfect online profile

Dating apps can lead to long-term, fulfilling relationships, but their format can perpetuate stereotypical thinking and other detrimental mindsets. This can be an issue in a relationship later on and lead to unrealistic and heightened expectations for a partner, Toma said. She said dating apps like Tinder provide a limited amount of information, primarily focused on visual presentation through photographs and a brief biography. With the feature of swiping left or right, Tinder users make fast, split-second decisions based on immediate physical attraction. Not only does the app highlight physical attractiveness but social status, two important but superficial factors taken into consideration when deciding who to date, Toma said. Giving users the option to list their occupation and school reflects an opportunity to showcase social status. This can be problematic, however, and lead to what Toma called “idealization,” in which one person mentally fills in the blanks with information fitting an existing stereotype. This can be precarious for dating, prompting imagined qualities of a prospective partner that may not be correct. “The hallmark of this idealization loop is that it makes online interactants experience greater social and/or romantic attraction toward their partners than they would have experienced had the interaction taken place face-to-face,” Toma said.

Dating apps increase communication

Though dating apps aren’t for everyone, the numbers don’t lie. Contrary to popular belief, 80 percent of Tinder users aren’t looking for a one night stand or a hookup, but rather for a relationship, Toma said. Dating apps don’t necessarily lead people to behave one way or another. Instead, they simply facilitate dating and dating related “desires,” Toma said. For college students desiring a healthy relationship in particular, these dating apps could be the beginning of effective mobile communication. “Interpersonal media has become an inextricable part of relational management,” Toma said in her study, “Mobile Media Matters.” “The use of these media is associated with meaningful psychological experiences.”

Photo · The parent company of Match.com, OkCupid and Tinder earned more than $1 billion in revenue in 2015. Marissa Haegele The Badger Herald

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Driven by childhood memories, two siblings buy classic State Street restaurant Karima Berkani, Anthony Rineer hope to usher in new generation of customers to their beloved eatery by Aiden McClain ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Since 1976, Teddywedgers has been a city staple for pasties, a folded pastry with meat and vegetables. For as long as they can remember, current owners and siblings Karima Berkani and Anthony Rineer have enjoyed the special culinary treat, and now provide the rest of the Madison the opportunity to try the food that has always been a part of their lives. With original recipes still intact, patrons can taste the same foods the brother and sister have enjoyed in Madison for the past 40 years. According to Rineer, the decision to buy the business was a mutual agreement between him and his sister. When they saw the business was for sale, the two knew they had to intervene to save a place that so many see as a Madison icon. “It was one of those family things,” Rineer said, “Growing up on it as a kid, it’s just a part of my life. So when it went up for sale it was kind of like a panic — it was like a Madison icon dying.” Buying a restaurant so spontaneously may seem like a challenge, but both Rineer and Berkani have prior experience in the culinary

business. Rineer has held jobs as a bartender, barista and server and also has a knowledge of cooking, while his sister also worked in many restaurants, Rineer said. Rineer explained that the original recipes had to be tracked down, and the subsequent difficult search included reaching out to past managers. The task was tedious, but keeping the original recipes in use was very important to Rineer for the sentimental value. “The owner before us was suffering from epilepsy and actually could not remember how to make the pasties,” Rineer said. “We also got in contact with the manager before him who had luckily written them down.” Preserving original recipes, however, does not mean the entire store be remain unchanged. The siblings have implemented their own recipes in addition to the originals when making the pasties. Rineer said that future plans for Teddywedgers include staying open late, building an outdoor café and getting a food cart set up. With these future additions, Teddywedgers can become a tradition for a new generation of Madison community members. According to Rineer, the location of the shop at the top of State Street and the uniqueness of the product

give it the potential to continue to be an icon for years to come. “Madison is going through a very big change right now and to be able to keep something that is so culturally important in Madison alive is a much cooler situation than to just own a restaurant,” Rineer said. Rineer also said buying the business was a total blur filled with excitement and stress. The realization that he had just bought a restaurant was overwhelming, but the relief he felt after saving a beloved business was well worth it. Though Rineer admitted he does not remember eating his first pasty from Teddywedgers, he is glad his sister and he will be responsible for many people getting to try their first Teddywedgers pasty because of their decision to buy a restaurant they’ve known and loved. “A little bit of stress there, but it’s good,” Rineer said. “It’s an awesome community down here. It’s just really cool to be a part of history like that.”

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Broom Street Theater production hopes to rekindle playfullness in audience Kelly Maxwell’s ‘Playscapes’ mixes scripted drama with improv to relay important messages by Grace Ferolo ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

To the average person, the idea of a scripted improv scene sounds like an oxymoron. For playwright and improvisational artist Kelly Maxwell, however, it was an aspiration. For her first full-length, solo endeavor “Playscapes,” Maxwell drew heavily on her long-form improv roots to create the show. She took the energy and structure of a Harold, a long-form improv structure made up of three sets of three unrelated scenes inspired by a group game, and ran with it. “Being a non-narrative piece, the structure of the show is pretty experimental for me,” Maxwell said. “It was a real challenge having to accept my ideas and move forward with them. I just had to keep saying yes to myself until it was done.” The cast of “Playscapes” features seven of Madison’s most well-known theater actresses, and Maxwell wrote the play with each of these performers in mind, she said. This promising premise alone prompted Broom Street Theater to offer a space before she even had a play to perform. With that, Maxwell crafted the play over 18 • badgerherald.com • October 11, 2016

the course of six months, right up until the first rehearsal. It is presented like a nine scene improv show where the performers are given the word “play” as a suggestion to build off of. Though the worlds within each scene do not overlap, the idea of “play” is weaved throughout. For each beat, the performers do a group activity that helps them build off of their suggestion, in this case “play,” and come up with an idea for a scene. Within the dialogue of each game, the audience hears the titles of the three scenes that follow. “This is usually all done on the spot, but for ‘Playscapes’ I scripted it,” Maxwell said. On a thematic level, Maxwell was inspired to write the play after attending an improv retreat over the summer with more than 200 other adults. Maxwell said she was incredibly taken aback by the frequent openness and honesty she witnessed. She was also inspired by her perceived societal norm that adults completely divorce themselves from the idea of play or being playful, due to the vulnerability that comes with it. “You’re vulnerable when you’re being

playful. You’re really showing who you are at your core and what you care about,” Maxwell said. “It’s easy for other people to make you feel ashamed about these things, so by the time you’re an adult, people tend to prioritize self protection over vulnerability.” To harness this, throughout the four week rehearsal process, Maxwell made a point to always warm up her cast with improv games to create a sense of familiarity among the group. The end Photo · The cast of the show features seven of Madison’s most goal was to instill the group accomplished actresses. with a natural confidence that will shine during their Marissa Haegele performances. The Badger Herald In the end, Maxwell’s ultimate goal is to instill those same emotions within her themselves to be playful and vulnerable. audience. She hopes to leave audiences “Playscapes” is playing at Broom Street wondering, after seeing performers bare their Theater at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and emotions openly, why they too do not allow Saturdays from Oct. 14 to Nov. 5.

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US Supreme Court rejection of John Doe appeal is embarrassing, unjustifiable

Documents signal finance coordination that subvert the people’s voice, undermine democratic rule by Aaron Reilly Opinion Editor

Fifteen hundred pages — the length of the leaked John Doe documents. Having read the entirety of these documents, I don’t see how the U.S. Supreme Court can justify this gross miscarriage of their judicial duties. It doesn’t take someone well-versed in campaign finance to understand that the John Doe documents reek of finance coordination that can subvert the will of the people. It’s the top court’s job to determine if this sort of activity is legal or not. For those not familiar with John Doe investigations, these are not based on probable cause, like a criminal investigation. An investigation can start from a hunch from a district attorney. What prosecutors were trying to prove in this investigation was whether or not there was a possibility of collusion between Gov. Scott Walker and the issue advocacy group, supposedly independent from Walker, Wisconsin Club for Growth. Prosecutors wanted to see if instead of working on Walker’s behalf, Walker was calling the shots for the group. This appears to be what happened. Two crucial members of Walker ’s campaign were Kate Doner, founder of Doner Fundraising, and R.J. Johnson, the man in charge of WiCFG. In an email exchange between the two, Doner said, “As the Governor discussed with Mr. Pickens, he wants all the issue advocacy efforts run through one group to ensure correct messaging. We had some past problems with multiple groups doing work on ‘behalf’ of Gov. Walker, and it caused some issues. The Governor is encouraging all to invest in the Wisconsin Club for Growth.” If the U.S. Supreme Court didn’t find this particular email revealing of the nature of the relationship between Walker, his campaign personnel and the WiCFG, they could look at the literal hundreds of emails between Walker ’s staffers, outside fundraising firms and WiCFG. More proof of this coordination comes in an email from Johnson to Walker and Keith Gilkes, who ran Walker ’s recall campaign, where Johnson said, “The only way to succeed is as Reagan said trust but verify. Verification is we control the resources.” Resources, of course, are monetary donations. The “resources” WiCFG controlled were not chump change. The usual campaign

contribution limits Political Action Committees to $86,000 and individuals to $20,000 to a governor ’s campaign. Limits on individuals to PACs and PACs to other PACs are nonexistent. This allowed for individuals such as John Menard to donate more money to Walker ’s favorite PAC than I have earned in my life. An interesting caveat is how this case came to the U.S. Supreme Court in the first place. The judge overseeing the John Doe investigation halted this investigation in January 2014. The lead prosecutors on the case, District Attorney John Chisholm and selfdescribed Republican special prosecutor Photo · All 1,500 pages of leaked case papers point to coordination between Wisconsin Club for Growth and Walker, a clear violation of Francis Schmitz, campaign finance laws. appealed this decision to the state Supreme Court. Their Joey Reuteman appeal was denied, The Badger Herald so the prosecution appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court on the fitness of the judges, map. That’s not hyperbole, we need only to halting the John Doe investigation. asserting that Prosser should have excused look at the last five weeks to see the left will Whether or not Prosser was swayed by himself because of campaign contributions stop at nothing. Law be damned.” these hefty donations is irrelevant to the from WiCFG. Because of this trouble, the PAC took blatant failure of the U.S. Supreme Court If you read all the documents, or even the control, as an email from Johnson said, to not at least consider the possibility that Guardian article, there is a section referring “Club is leading the coalition to maintain the he and Gableman were not acting on their to state Supreme Court Justice David Prosser. Court. Thus far I have raised $450 (thousand) best judgement. As Republican presidential Prosser seems to have benefitted from WiCFG and am looking to raise an additional $409 nominee Donald Trump said in the first GOP money in his tight Supreme Court race with (thousand).” debate, “I give to everybody, when they call Joanne Kloppenburg, where he narrowly Of the $3.5 million donated to Prosser ’s I give, and you know what? When I need won by a margin of 7,006 votes. Another campaign, $1.5 million came from WiCFG. something from them, two years, three years state justice, Michael Gableman, received As Walker said in an email to Karl Rove, later, I call, they are there for me.” campaign contributions from the PAC as former adviser to President George W. Bush, But according to the U.S. Supreme Court well. “Club for Growth - Wisconsin was the key to that only applies to politicians, not judges. One email from Brian Fraley, a conservative retaining Justice Prosser.” strategist, reads “David Prosser is in trouble. So when Walker and his campaign finance Aaron Reilly (areilly@badgerherald.com) And if we lose him, the Walker agenda is buddies are under investigation, Prosser is a sophomore majoring in social work and toast, as could be the Senate GOP majority decides to rule in favor of WiCFG and Walker, economics. and any successes creating a new redistricted

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US Senate candidates go head-to-head on student debt, national security College Republicans: Easier is not always better

College Democrats: Feingold will advocate sensible reforms

With elections less than a month away, every student has been bombarded with political rhetoric, trying to convince them millennials are the most important generation in this election and urging students to vote for the candidates that will make life easier for students, like former Sen. Russ Feingold. But easier is not always better. It is true that millennials will play a major role in this election. According to the Pew Research Center, for the first time in years, millennials and Generation X adults make up 56 percent of the voting electorate, indicating that millennials could potentially dominate this election. Therefore, we have a responsibility to educate ourselves, and elect the best candidate. When voting in the upcoming Senate election it’s important to remember political rhetoric is empty, and actions truly do speak louder than words. Feingold claims to be a Wisconsin man representing the values of Wisconsin people and students. But for the past few years, Feingold has spent more time in California as a professor at Stanford University than he’s spent in his own home state. Feingold’s campaign runs on big claims that college should be affordable and virtually debt free. Feingold’s solution to the mounting student loan debt is more government involvement. Feingold’s flawed thinking would allow the federal government to refinance student loans, while also increasing taxes on students’ families. Contrary to his claims that students should have more affordable college education, Feingold’s entire career has actually been paid for by students and taxpayers alike. As a professor at Stanford, the Feingold was making $450,000 a year, sometimes getting paid an extra $8,000 per class. Feingold certainly sounds like an advocate for affordable college education, right? Meanwhile, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., has worked tirelessly to stop the Department of Education in its tracks. As chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, Johnson held a hearing in efforts to expose the U.S. Department of

This election cycle, we are witnessing history being made and the stakes are higher than ever. With all of the attention focused on the presidential election, it is easy to forget about down-ballot elections that can have an equally consequential impact on our nation’s future. The race between Democratic Senate nominee Russ Feingold and Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is pivotal to break the gridlock in Congress. A Feingold victory would give the Democrats a real chance for a Senate majority and the ability to put forth and pass the progressive agenda that people like former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and so many others have fought for their entire lives. Feingold would not just be a vote in favor of the Democrats on the Senate floor, he is a fighter. Feingold spent three terms in the Senate fighting for Wisconsin families, women, students and our environment. He has vowed to continue his efforts if he is elected in November, and this is far from an empty claim. Major figures like Sanders and Warren have attested to Feingold’s progressive credentials, but his record speaks for itself. When Feingold visited campus last fall he didn’t just come for Ian’s Pizza or to talk Badger football, he listened to student concerns, most notably, those about the massive debt that many will face upon graduation. Feingold has made it clear that students, not corporations and billionaires, are his priority in solving the crisis of college affordability. He has shown unwavering support for Warren’s bill that would allow students to refinance their loans and Clinton’s plan for debt free college. Johnson, Feingold’s opponent, does not even believe the federal student loan program should exist, stating that students view their loans as “free money” and that we “don’t really understand finance.” Wisconsin students need to elect a Senator who advocates for us, not who condescends

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Education’s detrimental effects on higher education and students. Johnson believes college should be more affordable, but he knows the best solution doesn’t involve more federal government overreach. According to the education research that Johnson helped conduct, each new dollar of federal aid that goes to students, causes college tuition to increase 65 cents. But right now many people are more concerned with threats to our national security than student loans. When it comes to national security, Johnson is confident that we can destroy ISIL if the U.S. displays some leadership. Johnson believes that with the right leadership, and with troops on the ground in Syria and Iraq, we could destroy Radical Islamic Terrorism. Meanwhile, Feingold has openly supported President Barack Obama’s idea of diplomacy through financial pay-offs. Feingold has expressed support for Obama’s corrupt Iran Nuclear Deal, that has poured billions of dollars into an unstable country — a deal that even the Obama administration admits has probably helped fund some terrorist groups. As students at the University of Wisconsin, many people probably tell you that diplomacy is always better, and free education for everyone is a dream that’s just one vote away. Sure, those options sound easier, and nicer, but they come with great costs. Johnson has proven his compassion for Wisconsin people and students through his efforts in the Senate. Meanwhile, Feingold is full of empty rhetoric and has nothing to show for it. As a student, who do you trust more with our future education system, with our national security? A former senator who has supported funding that has helped finance terrorist groups and has made a career off of the expenses of higher education? Or Johnson, who has worked tirelessly to not only protect this nation, but to protect your future against rising student debt? Easier is not always better. Vote for Senator Ron Johnson on Nov. 8. Emilia Rohl (gopbadgers@gmail.com) is a junior majoring in journalism and communication arts.

to us. Our current senator is out of touch with today’s students, he cites his own experience of working through college but fails to mention is that tuition at the University of Minnesota was only $600 when he attended, and has since increased by 470 percent. Currently, Wisconsinites have a senator that has demonstrated a complete lack of understanding for issues facing women in the state. Johnson has voted five times against the Paycheck Fairness Act. To make matters worse, Johnson brushes off the gender pay gap as a “myth.” During his time in office, Feingold has been an advocate for issues facing women. He supports legislation that would ensure a woman can get paid the same as a man in the same position. Feingold’s stellar record of advocating for women’s rights has earned him the endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice America and Planned Parenthood, just to name a couple. Johnson doesn’t seem to have any spare time in between critiquing the financial knowhow of students and trying to take away access to basic reproductive healthcare. He can’t even find a minute to listen to 97 percent of scientists who say that climate change is real. Johnson doesn’t even believe the planet is getting warmer, and says any temperature fluctuations are caused by sunspots. We need a senator who will fight for the health of our planet, not just side with big corporations. Feingold has proved that he will be a champion for environmental legislation. The League of Conservation Voters has made it a top priority of their organization to get Feingold back to Washington. Whether you are a student, a parent, a union worker or a young professional entering the workforce, Feingold is the right choice if you want an advocate for your interests in Congress. While Johnson has been fighting for people like Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Feingold has proven that he puts Wisconsin first. Eliana Locke (elocke2@wisc.edu) is a sophomore majoring in political science.

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Cultural disrepect, environmental threat is enough to shut down oil line Scientists, activists come together to oppose Dakota Access Pipeline covering sacred grounds by Aria Bryan Columnist

Today, on the Standing Rock reservation of North Dakota, thousands of people are asleep. But they are not asleep in their beds, like me and any number of fortunate citizens. They are laying quite literally on top of the land. Thousands of people have rushed to North Dakota in the past few months to support the Sioux Tribe, who are protesting the implementation of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The pipeline in question, which is aimed to pull oil from the ground, would run 1,134 miles across four states and over sacred land. While I confess myself to be somewhat of a cynic when it comes to the cultural understanding — or lack thereof — the

government displays, I am still shocked by the amount this one body has taken over multiple centuries. Land. Lives. Culture. Natural resources. Repeat. To be frank, the government’s disregard for Native American lives and tradition is no shock. The U.S. has built itself from a foundation set up by colonists who attempted to squander native culture in addition to the lives they took upon their arrival. The United States as it stands has never existed for us, even though it was taken from us. This makes seeing modern day immigrants looked down upon for their differences unbelievable when it most often comes from the descendants of this country’s first immigrants.

But even if you do not respect sacred native traditions, there are still more drawbacks to the pipeline. Close to 100 scientists have pledged their alliance with Standing Rock. They conclude the pipeline displays many potential environmental hazards, least of which is America’s growing dependence on fossil fuels at a time when global climate change is staring us all in the face. The final state on the pipeline’s hit list is Illinois. Illinois sits close to Michigan, a state in which thousands of residents have been unable to access drinkable water for years. A state in which children are reported as having hair loss and rashes. I go online and I see lead infested pipes that have led to the deaths of children in this nation. I see pipes that will hurt sacred land. And I see only minimal action by the government to combat either. The jury is still out on whether the

pipeline will be halted indefinitely, and judges are expected to debate it for months. In the meantime, thousands of people are pouring into North Dakota from all over the world in solidarity with Standing Rock. Protesters have reported that the police have taken physical measures with them, bringing pepper spray and guarddogs. So not only is our government mulling over whether the proven environmental risk and blatant cultural disrespect of the Dakota Access Pipeline are enough to give up the economic gain, but they are tear gassing, pepper spraying, and sicking dogs on peaceful protestors. Think about that, and then think twice before you call us the savages. Aria Bryan (abryan5@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in sociology.

Conservative report’s cookie cutter vision of college is limited

Higher education is more than just studies; less costly college is a necessity, but not at expense of holistic education by Phil Michaelson

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Another day, another conservative attack on the meaning of higher education in Wisconsin. The conservative think tank Wisconsin Policy Research Institute recently spit out a report, claiming to have their mitts on the golden ticket to a better University of Wisconsin System. Given this group’s obvious political leanings and the burgeoning cost of college, it’s not too surprising this report focuses a lot of energy on the fact that more time enrolled in college has that troublesome habit of equating to more college debt accrued. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all for a less expensive higher education, and I think it’s safe to say that my bank account and the bank accounts of other students would agree. The problem with the WPRI’s grand scheme to cut down the time required to complete an undergraduate degree at one of the UW System schools is that they just don’t really seem to understand the ultimate purpose of a university level education. This “re-imagining UW” plan claims that the best way to go about creating a faster

— the jury’s still out on better — college experience is to say “adios” to graduate programs, academic research and sports along with a few other things. Imagine in 50 years after this plan takes hold, strictly undergraduate students here at the once innovative, now technologically stagnant UW will gaze in wonder at the variety of ancient hieroglyphs depicting a large-headed, striped-sweater-wearing white and black figure and ponder the mystery of “what is a Bucky?” The Wisconsin higher education system has been left in the dust while the rest of the world steams ahead. Bleak, isn’t it? You cannot tell me that ditching these apparently “unnecessary” components of the college experience is the best way to make college more affordable. First of all, it’s not too much of a mystery that university research is vital to the advancement of society. But, I suppose the UW System could probably do without it. They would probably do away with sports too. Where this beef with intercollegiate sports comes from I don’t know, but apparently the roughly $123 million in revenue good old Bucky brought in for UW during 2015 just isn’t worth keeping around anymore. But, I guess the WPRI might have a point — Saturdays at Camp Randall definitely

haven’t helped me get any closer to graduation. Another thing just a little off with this proposal is the fact that students who intended on majoring in humanities would be gently nudged into something a little more STEM, otherwise know as a science, technology, engineering or mathematics field. As much as I like the numbers and white-bread life of an engineering major, I have to say that steering or in this case pushing people into fields of study with “higher payout” ratings doesn’t sound like such a good idea, because at the end of the day, every major has its importance in society. Yes, even the humanities, WPRI. College, especially paying for college, can suck. The fact of the matter is that yes, a four year university education isn’t the right fit for everyone. But the idea of taking away these apparently unnecessary components of a university education in the WPRI’s new higher education plan is not fair to those who currently find college to be the right fit. Don’t step on my education to boost someone else’s.

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Logical fallacies must be addressed, dumped this election season Ad hominem attacks, red herring fallacy, false equivalence are especially prevalent in 2016 presidential race by Kort Driessen Columnist

Logical fallacy is defined by Oxford English Dictionary as “a failure in reasoning which renders an argument invalid.” Contrary to the title, I’m not writing this because I want to give an English lesson. I’m sure the vast majority of people taking the time to read this have heard of fallacy and have a sound understanding of it, but I’m afraid the voters and media of our country have either forgotten or chosen to ignore fallacies this election season. I would like to examine three types of fallacy that have been particularly pertinent to the presidential election thus far, and hopefully through increased awareness and understanding of these logical blunders we can all take a step toward making an informed decision this November.

1. Ad hominem

This is perhaps the most obvious type of fallacy we have seen so far, and is not unique to this election. Ad hominem surfaces when a rebuttal or an attack is focused directly on a particular person or their character, as opposed to their position on a particular issue. It’s fairly obvious and easy to spot, but a fallacy nonetheless. This happens frequently in debates and interviews involving the candidates or their representatives, and while it tends to hurt former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton more, she is not innocent of the ad hominem fallacy. Often we have seen questions asked involving a specific policy or the opposing position on a particular issue, only to receive an answer that is nothing more than an insult or accusation thrown at their opponent. I’m not saying it’s not important to discuss character, and to look into the lives of those running for president, but it is vital that voters and media recognize that when it’s time to discuss policy or positions, personal attacks render an argument totally invalid. These kinds of attacks cannot be tolerated.

2. Red herring

This may be the logical fallacy most associated with politics and the people in it. We see red herring when someone misleads or distracts from the issue or question that is relevant or important. Most politicians are absolute masters of red herring, though not quite everyone has the hang of it (yeah, I’m looking at you Gary Johnson).

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This fallacy is most relevant in the media. When conducting interviews or moderating debates, it has to be the responsibility of our media leaders to keep the candidates on track and call them out when they intentionally don’t answer a question or try to veer away from a certain topic. We, as citizens, can certainly make an impact in this area as well. We need to recognize the red herring fallacy when we see it, and simply turn off the TV or don’t read the articles reliant on such an attack. The media relies on us for viewership or readership, and it is time for us to demand that they recognize this fallacy and sound the alarm when they find it.

3. False equivalence

This is undoubtedly the most prominent and ridiculous fallacy of the current election, and I believe this has hurt Clinton more than any scandal, mistake or insult. False equivalence occurs when we equate two arguments, ideas, or in this case, candidates, when they are in fact not equal. The media, and even more so the voters, have created an equivalency between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Clinton, and this could not be further from the truth. Chances are you are living under a rock if you haven’t heard the phrase, “Well, Trump is pretty awful, but I can’t vote for Hillary because she is just as bad,” or something along the same lines. There are few sentences that frustrate me more. Trump and Clinton are so far from equal, yet we constantly equate them both as “bad” or “liars” or “immoral.” Now, don’t get me wrong, I have my share of qualms with Clinton, and she was not my first choice when this election started, but the simple fact is that she is a brilliant woman who has dedicated her life to serving the public and improving the lives of Americans, whereas Trump is an ignorant racist possessing virtually no qualifications to hold the office of president. Perhaps I can explain this best through an analogy. Let’s say you love sea food, and you have a real hankering for some late-night lobster, so you go the buffet in hopes of scoring some. You pay to get in, and to your dismay you find all that’s open is the salad bar. Though salad is hard to swallow and not very glamorous, it is actually quite good for you and a smart choice. So you should eat the salad. What you shouldn’t do is decide that salad is far from your first choice and it tastes pretty bad, and then proceed to go outside to the garbage and eat the bag of dog shit somebody threw away on their morning walk. Even though both of these things taste bad and wouldn’t be your

first choice, one is significantly worse than the other. Obviously I am exaggerating for humor here, but Trump truly is significantly worse than Clinton, and we need to stop treating them as equally bad or undesirable. As students at one of the world’s most prestigious universities, we need to take the lead on recognizing and rejecting fallacies in this election. We are leaders in our community, and we should be eager to bear the responsibility of encouraging truth and exposing fallacy in our society. Kort Driessen (driessen2@wisc.edu) is a freshman majoring in neurobiology.

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Women’s hockey: Badgers win overtime shootout over Buckeyes Despite No. 1 overall ranking, UW barely survives near-upset by Ohio State as it enters midseason play by Kristen Larson Beat Writer

The Wisconsin women’s hockey team ended its home-opening weekend in a dramatic fashion, tying the Ohio State University Buckeyes 1-1 in regulation, before winning the game in an overtime shootout. The Badgers (3-0-1, 1-0-1 WCHA) started off Saturday’s contest in a much less aggressive approach than Friday’s, and with far fewer penalties acquired by either team. The Badgers and the Buckeyes (2-11, 0-1-1 WCHA) were so evenly matched that the first goal was not scored until 12 minutes into the second period, when Ohio State would manage to slide a puck past Wisconsin goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens. The Badgers would take some time to rally from that goal, but it seemed to motivate them all the same. Wisconsin played harder and better than they did during the first period of play. Still, the majority of the third period elapsed without the Badgers netting a goal. This new motivation is something that Wisconsin head coach Mark Johnson is looking for in his team, and he was satisfied with the results that he saw on the ice, even if they didn’t necessarily finish

with the desired outcome. “After [Ohio State] scored, we got better,” Johnson said. “We responded and we had a couple great chances to finish out the second period. We did a great job of killing, we didn’t give them anything. It was a matter of were we going to score or not.” It seemed as if the No. 1 Badgers would be handed their first loss of the season. UW was still trailing the Buckeyes 0-1 well into the third period before a penalty by Ohio State’s Lauren Boyle allowed Wisconsin to go on a much needed power play. This power play gave sophomore forward Sam Cogan the chance to tie the game up 1-1 with 1:51 left in the period. The Badgers survived a scoreless fiveminute overtime before taking the ice for one final push in the shootout. Wisconsin’s Abby Roque was the only player who managed to find the net, and her score gave Wisconsin the edge as the victors of the afternoon. This weekend stretch was UW’s sole week at home for the rest of October, and the Badgers now begin a three-week road stretch. During this stint, Wisconsin will see the likes of Clarkson University, the University of North Dakota, and Minnesota State University–Mankato. As short as it was, this time at home was still critically

beneficial to Johnson, as it allows him to identify things that the team did well, while also helping him to identify areas for improvement. “You’re looking for little things early in the season,” Johnson said. “I think our effort was strong, and we’re looking to build on that.” The team has never been afraid of the limelight and Johnson has stressed that over the last few weeks. This year, however, is one of the program’s best to be able to get back to and win the national championship. Despite the incredibly high expectations for the Badgers this season, the squad has yet to disappoint and will look to remain

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Granato era begins with 1-1 split against Northern Michigan

UW opens season with first win over Northern Michigan in five years, takes first step in recovering from disappointing seasons by Peter Tongas Beat Writer

Tony Granato celebrated his first win as head coach over the weekend as the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team split a two-game series against Northern Michigan in Green Bay. The Badgers (1-1, 0-0 Big Ten) opened their season Friday night with a close 3-2 loss to the Wildcats (1-1, 0-0) before rebounding Saturday night with a win in an 11 goal thriller, 6-5. Granato’s first game behind the bench for Wisconsin did not immediately go as planned as the Badgers fell behind just 19 seconds into the game and went on to lose 3-2. Wisconsin continued on their slow start and allowed all three goals in the first 26 minutes of the game before settling in and eventually falling short. Badger forward Will Johnson was

able to equalize the game at 1-1, not long after the Wildcats notched their first. UW defenseman Corbin McGuire did all he could to help, scoring late in the third period and posting the final score of the game. Northern Michigan was able to clamp down on the backend and secure their first win on the year. But the Badgers bounced back Saturday night with a come-from-behind 6-5 win, their first of the season. Penalties heavily influenced the outcome of the game as seven of the 11 goals came on a powerplay in an aggressive back-and-forth battle. Granato noted the momentum shift that a penalty can provide in college hockey, which he said he hadn’t dealt with as a coach in the NHL. “The penalties and momentum in games in college hockey shift a lot more than in the NHL,” Granato said. “Two, three, four penalties in a row, a five-on-three … a lot of things happen.”

This momentum proved to swing in the direction of the Badgers, as four of their six goals were scored on power-plays, including the game-winner. Sophomore goalie Matt Jurusik ignited Wisconsin with three clutch saves during a 5-on-3 penalty kill and inspired the eventual exciting finish for the Badgers. “That was the biggest part of the game, that kill on the 5-on-3,” Granato said. “Matty Jurusik made three big saves in that 5-on-3, and I thought our guys did a really good job.” After the crucial penalty kill, Wisconsin converted on their fourth power-play of the game as freshman Trent Frederic slotted home the winning goal, his first ever as a Badger. The Badgers held on to secure their first win of the season and their first under Granato. “It’s the second game of the year, so we’re not in midseason form,” Granato said.

The win is the Badger ’s first over Northern Michigan since 2011 and is a good sign for a program trying to rebound after a few disappointing seasons. After 14year head coach Mike Eaves was fired last year due to a lack of direction for the once great program, Granato stepped in with a short offseason and is looking to bring the Badgers back to the top. With an 10-1 win over Victory in an exhibition match last week and a six goal game against the Wildcats, it is clear that offense will be the cornerstone for UW this season. This offensive rebirth is a polar opposite of what the team was able to do a year ago and should be a headline to watch going forward. The Badgers hope to continuing improving under Granato as they take on Boston College at the Kohl Center for the home-opener Friday at 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. October 11, 2016 • badgerherald.com • 23

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Men’s hockey: Tony Granato’s hockey journey comes full circle Wisconsin legendary former NHL coach has returned to Madison, but this time with clipboard in place of stick

the New York Rangers selected him 120th overall in the 1982 National Beat Writer Hockey League draft. He continued his prolific play in New York, There aren’t many people who have more scoring 36 goals in his rookie season, experience and exposure to the game of which still stands to this day as a hockey than Tony Granato. Rangers’ team record. He has skated with Wayne Gretzky, and After two years with the Rangers, coached legends like Joe Sakic and Patrick he headed to Los Angeles where he Roy. But he has not only dealt with stars, he would spend seven years playing has been one himself. He has seen it all in the alongside arguably the greatest industry as a player and coach, being injured, hockey player of all time, Wayne traded, fired and promoted. Gretzky. In the Los Angeles Kings’ So where else is there left for him to go? playoff run to the 1993 Stanley For Granato, the answer is the place where it Cup finals, Granato recorded 17 all started: Wisconsin. points in 24 games. It was a fitting “I get the opportunity to come back to the performance to tie the bow on his program that means a lot to me and gave me best year as a professional, headlined a chance to have a life after college,” Granato by 82 regular season points. said. “I never really left the program.” In 1996 Granato headed to San From Downers Grove, Illinois, Granato Jose to play for the Sharks in what came to Wisconsin as a freshman student would prove the final stop in his 13athlete in 1983. He played all four years year career as a player. Five years of his college career in red and white and later, he retired after the 2001 season. eventually landed himself a spot in the UW In 2007, Granato traded his jersey Athletics Hall of Fame. Granato had success for a suit and made his return to every year he was at Wisconsin, but his final the ice as the assistant coach of season as a Badger was the most impressive the Colorado Avalanche. There he campaign by far. would coach hockey greats such In his senior season, Granato netted 28 as Joe Sakic and Patrick Roy, while goals and dished out 45 assists, finishing with bouncing back and forth between a career high 73 points. Over his four-year the head and assistant coaching stint as a Badger, he totaled 100 career goals positions. and 220 assists, ranking third and fourth “I think the biggest thing [in respectively in the program’s history. He was coaching in the NHL to college also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial hockey] is the fact that the recruiting Award his senior year and finished as a two- side of things has so many more time All-American. Granato undoubtedly things involved that are more than just made a mark on Wisconsin hockey. coaching,” Granato said. “You have to be Following his college career in Madison, good on the practice side of things and the Granato’s next stop was the Big Apple after administrative side of things.” javaden-badgerherald-2015.pdf 4 9/2/15 4:43 PM Two years later, he was fired as the Avs’ head coach, but he wouldn’t be out of hockey for long. Later that year he signed on as the assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who were led by star center forward Sidney On campus. In Grand Central. Crosby. By the time 2014 had rolled around, 1022 W. Johnson St. he left Pittsburgh for Detroit to claim his last assistant coaching position with the Red Wings. Now in 2016, his hockey journey has ultimately come full circle, returning to where it all began at UW. “When I came here by Ben Pierce

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Photo · New Badgers hockey coach Tony Granato came to Wisconsin as a freshman student athlete in 1983. Courtesy of David Stluka/UW Athletics Communications I knew I wasn’t just coming here to coach a team,” Granato said. “I didn’t realize all the things that come along with it, and every one of them is exciting. It’s being part of somethings that’s bigger than just coaching hockey; it’s being party of a community, a university and the city of Madison.” For someone with such an incredible career as a player and a coach, some might find it incredibly challenging to leave the top of their profession. Granato, however, is a fan of opportunity and loves Madison for what it is — a place he has viewed as a second home that gave him the chance to pursue his professional career. Madison is also the home for many of his family members too, including his brother Don Granato, who returned to Wisconsin to coach alongside his brother this year as well. “When the opportunity presented itself to get the chance to work with Mark and Donny and come back here and be a part of this staff and part of this athletic department, I said ‘Why wouldn’t I?’” Granato said. The Wisconsin coach has his work cut out for him in his pursuit to bring the Badgers back to their winning tradition. The team has won only 12 games in the last two seasons,

but Granato is optimistic and ready to get to work. For Granato, that even means taking classes at UW to finish off a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies. In order to keep a head coaching job in college hockey, the coach must have a degree or be able to complete a degree within a 12 month period. After Wednesday’s practice before his first regular season game as the Badger ’s head coach, Granato shared some of his thoughts on upcoming challenges. “I think there’s a lot of pieces in place, the group that was left here has a lot to offer ... I think we’re going to have a really exciting team to watch,” Granato said. There’s no doubt that coach Granato will put everything he has into the team that helped him become everything he is today. It’s hard to argue with a list of accomplishments and success in the hockey world as long as Granato’s, but what separates him from other coaches is his dedication, knowledge, and most importantly, his passion for the team and city that he loves.

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College GameDay returns to UW for first time in five years Bascom Hill chosen as site of first College GameDay for Badgers since its 2011 win over No. 8 Nebraska

Tennessee, for the then-No. 17 University of Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech game, where the Volunteers defeated the Hokies 45-24 in front of a college football record attendance of 156,990 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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ESPN College GameDay officially announced Madison, Wisconsin, as the broadcast’s next stop for this Saturday’s game between No. 11 University of Wisconsin and No. 2 Ohio State University at Camp Randall Stadium. College GameDay’s five analysts and former football minds talk about the upcoming games around the country, capped off by Lee Corso’s unpredictable pick of which team he thinks will win. The show has become the oracle as to which game is the best of the week. Given Wisconsin’s normally bland schedule, it is a rare and special occurrence in Madison.

How Madison was chosen

Wisconsin’s battle with Ohio State is far from the only GameDay-worthy matchup in this Saturday’s lineup, but thanks to a few key losses by ranked teams last weekend, the Badgers got some help. Before Tennessee’s stumble to then-No. 8 Texas A&M University last Saturday, it appeared as though Madison’s biggest competitor for landing College GameDay was Knoxville, Tennessee, where the Vols host No. 1 University of Alabama. Remarkably, UT has already appeared in three matchups hosted by College GameDay this season, but the loss to Aggies in College Station — GameDay’s most recent destination — all but guaranteed that Oct. 15 won’t be the Volunteers’ fourth. Losses by then-No. 6 University of Houston and then-No. 10 University of Miami also helped clear more room for the Badgers to climb in the Associated Press Poll, allowing the showdown in Madison to become an official top 10 matchup.

Why Wisconsin fans should be excited

Outside of the unrivaled, electric atmosphere College GameDay brings to campus, there are a number of reasons why Wisconsin fans should be itching for another GameDay visit to UW. The last time Ohio State came to Madison for a College GameDay featured matchup was 2010, when Wisconsin sent the No. 1 Buckeyes packing in a thrilling 31-18 upset victory at Camp Randall. This was also the last time Wisconsin defeated a No. 1 team, and the fourth time this had been done in school history. Though the Buckeyes will take the field as the No. 2 team in the land Saturday, the idea of upsetting another national contender and Big Ten rival before the eyes of the entire nation is no less romantic for any Wisconsin football fan. College GameDay has not paid a visit to Madison in more than five years. Wisconsin has hosted the GameDay crew at home a total of five times, with the Badgers posting a 3-2 overall record, the last of which coming in a 48-17 rout of the No. 8 University of Nebraska in 2011. Though Wisconsin is only one game above 0.500 in this series, the Badgers have not lost a GameDay-featured showdown at home in over a decade, and won their last three of these games in a row. Whether you believe superstition, history or a team’s most recent performance will predict a great competition, Saturday’s matchup with Buckeyes has them all behind it. After a week away from the field, expect a healthier and rejuvenated Badgers team to feed on the electricity in the atmosphere of the national college football spotlight. Wisconsin should give the nation’s No. 2 team a run for its money in front of more than 80,000 screaming fans at Camp Randall Saturday night. 26 • badgerherald.com • October 11, 2016

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Graphic · Since 1996 when he picked Ohio State to beat Penn State, Lee Corso has put on mascot headgear in front of fans every Saturday to predict the winners in college football. Design by Greta Zimmermann How the home team has fared this season

So far this year, all four home teams who have hosted the College GameDay crew have come out with a victory. There have also been two games played at neutral sites. But in similar fashion to the homefield advantages, the schools in the same state as the neutral site have won both

games as well. This, of course, applies to the Badgers as their marquee win of this season came only a few hours north of Madison. As Badgers fans surely remember, Wisconsin kicked off the 2016 college football season with a thrilling 16-14 victory over then-No. 5 Louisiana State University at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. In Week 2, GameDay traveled to Bristol,

Lee Corso’s featured College GameDay prediction via headgear selection has blossomed into one of the most popular traditions in college football across the country, and for more than just theatrics. Since the tradition began in 1993, the 81-year-old host has gone 176-89 all-time in his headgear predictions and has also picked the correct winner in four of this season’s six games thus far. Wisconsin’s victory over LSU was one of those two errors, and when it comes to picking the Badgers historically, Corso’s predictions haven’t proven quite as insightful as his overall record might suggest. Including post-season bowls games, UW has made a total of 13 appearances in matchups hosted by College GameDay. Of those games, Corso has a near-even 7-6 overall result when choosing between the Badgers and their opponents. Despite having only chosen between the head of Brutus and Bucky one time, Corso did successfully predict Wisconsin’s thrilling 2010 upset over Ohio State at Camp Randall. That being said, if the charismatic college football oracle decides to don the Badger headgear Saturday night, the cheering in Madison could be loud enough to hear from Milwaukee.

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