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THE HO ME STRETCH Just days before the 2016 election, Democratic and Republican UW students make final efforts to encourage voter turnout. page 16

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From the desk of the editor: Voting is a privilege not to be taken for granted We as students cannot afford to be silent during this election, there is no reason not to vote by Hayley Sperling Editor-in-Chief

This election season has been one hell of a ride to say the least. In many ways, this presidential race has been one for the history books. We’ve seen a massive field of candidates fight for our country’s favor, we’ve witnessed some groups of voter mobilize like never before and we watched on as 140-character tweets became sources of national debate. For many of us students at the University of Wisconsin, this will be the first presidential election which we have the opportunity to participate in. This is an opportunity and a privilege we cannot take for granted. We as students cannot afford to be silent during this election. Even if you, like me,

often find yourself jaded and cynical about politics, now is the time to take an action that will make a difference. Vote. Whether you realize it or not, this election will have a lasting impact on our generation and beyond. This election has brought us two candidates with polarized views that have the potential to lead our nation in two wildly different directions. From domestic matters like Supreme Court nominations and college affordability, to international issues like security and addressing the crisis that is our environment, Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton share little common ground. But no matter which candidate and policies you prefer, you will have no right to complain about the outcome of Nov. 8 if you don’t take the initiative to participate

in the electoral process. The university administration has taken considerable steps to ensure every eligible student voter has the opportunity to cast their ballot. From providing free voter IDs for students to allowing an early voting location at the Student Activity Center, the university is doing all it can to make your voting life easier. Associated Students of Madison, College Democrats and College Republicans have all taken the initiative to help educate student voters and make sure we know what to expect on Nov. 8. Yes, our state has weird voter ID laws, and no, you can’t take a selfie with your ballot in Wisconsin. But that shouldn’t stop you from taking the time out of your day to exercise your constitutional right.

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A timeline of Alec Cook’s criminal complaints, legal proceedings by Alice Vagun City Editor

University of Wisconsin student Alec Cook has been formally charged with 15 counts of multiple charges spanning from sexual assault to false imprisonment. The 20-year-old student currently faces seven counts of second degree sexual assault, three counts of third degree sexual assault, one count of fourth degree sexual assault, two counts of strangulation and suffocation and two counts of false imprisonment. Fourteen of the counts are felonies C, H or G charges, while one count is a misdemeanor A charge. If convicted of a Class C felony, Cook could be fined up to $100,000, be imprisoned for up to 40 years or both. If convicted of a Class G felony, Cook could be fined up to $25,000, be imprisoned for up to 10 years or both. If convicted of a Class H felony, Cook could be fined up $10,000, be imprisoned for up to 6 years or both. At Cook’s bail hearing Oct. 27, his defense attorneys said there is nothing to support “the monster” that exists in the mind of people on the UW campus. “For the last 10 days, you have been told that [Cook] is a serial rapist — that he is a monster,” defense attorney Christopher Van Wagner said. “[Nicholson and I] believe the

contents of the criminal complaint ought to send you back to the people and tell them their fear is unfounded. There is no serial stalker or rapist.” Within the complaint, however, all five women reported Cook engaged in either unsolicited, or nonconsensual sexual activity. One victim said she repeatedly told Cook to “slow down” and “stop” once he became forceful with her. When investigators asked Cook about the same incident, he stated he felt uncomfortable talking about the incident. “Deep down, I am sexually insecure. It was hard to open myself to her, and it is harder to open myself to you here now,” he told Madison Police Department Officer Alex Lewein Oct. 16. Cook’s other defense attorney, Jessa Nicholson, said his parents have said he has dealt with social awkwardness in the past and at times, feels insecure with women. Nicholson said Cook doesn’t desire to come off in a way that is intimidating or frightening. “The media and the campus has embraced a culture of fear,” Nicholson said, “There’s been this urging to put my client’s face as the face of rape culture or campus assault. I think that’s inaccurate and unfair.” Cook currently awaits possible release on a $200,000 bail. Until his next bail hearing, he remains in custody at Dane County Jail.

March 20, 2015: The earliest sexual assault currently on record allegedly perpetuated by Cook. The victim came forward Oct. 21, 2016 and told detectives the incident was “one of the worst experiences of her life,” according to the criminal complaint.

January 1- May 31 2016: Over the course of a spring semester ballroom class, one complainant reported Cook touched her inappropriately on her breasts and buttocks at least 15 to 20 times. Another female in the class called the Madison Police Department Oct. 19 to report “[Cook’s] presence made her uncomfortable.” February 12-13, 2016: Before this date, one of Cook’s alleged victims had engaged in consensual sex with him. At the time of this alleged incident, however, she believes Cook drugged her, then sexually assaulted her.

August 28, 2016: One complainant reported Oct. 24 though she and Cook initially engaged in consensual sexual activity, he became increasingly rough, and she repeatedly told him “no” when he asked “Do you like that?”

October 12-13, 2016: The date the ﬁrst victim reported being assaulted by Cook in his apartment for two-and-a-half hours, even though she had said "this is much too fast — please stop" before the alleged assault occurred.

October 18, 2016: Cook is arrested on four counts of second degree sexual assault and additional tentative charges of strangulation, false imprisonment and three counts of battery.

October 20, 2016: Cook is released from custody on a $500 signature bond. October 21, 2016, 9:16 am: Cook turns himself in after second victim comes forward. The victim said she “felt empowered” to come forward after the initial victim shared her story. October 21, 2016, 2:24 pm: A third victim comes forward against Cook. He is placed under emergency suspension by the university. October 25, 2016: In a search of Cook’s apartment, investigators recovered several notebooks, one of which the District Attorney’s ofﬁce alleged detailed “grooming” and “stalking” techniques against several women.

October 26, 2016: MPD conﬁrmed a total of four victims have come forward against Cook. University of Wisconsin Police Department reported having one victim come forward against Cook, and their intent to refer 15 counts of misdemeanor fourth degree sexual assault charges to the District’s Attorney’s ofﬁce. In a news release, Cook’s defense attorneys, Christopher Van Wagner and Jessa Nicholson, said their client is facing “character assassination.” October 27, 2016:

Photo · 20-year-old UW student Alec Cook faces seven counts of second degree sexual assault and three counts of third degree sexual assault, among other charges. Alice Vagun The Badger Herald

October 16, 2016: Initial victim comes forward to Madison Police Department about alleged assault.

Cook is granted a $200,000 bail from the state of Wisconsin. One page of his notebook, which had the word "killed" written at the top right, was released to the public. Cook remains in custody at Dane County Jail, awaiting possible release at his next bail hearing.

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Democrats, Republicans disagree on prevalence of illegal voting

Lawmaker says ID law prevents impersonation, multiple ballots; experts say fraud doesn’t exist, requirement inhibits legal voters by Vidushi Saxena State Editor

Despite having one of the strictest voter ID laws in the country, some Wisconsinites believe the state still faces problems with illegal voting, while others believe the law prevents legal voting. According to a Marquette University Law School poll released Sept. 21, 18 percent of Wisconsin residents surveyed believe more illegal votes will be cast than legal votes prevented in the Nov. 8 presidential election. In contrast, 37 percent think more legal votes will be prevented than illegal votes cast. Though the percentage of people in both cases is relatively low, the statistic could highlight underlying clashes between people on whether the voter ID law is actually beneficial to Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin political science professor Barry Burden said. Illegal voting or voter fraud includes voting multiple times, voter impersonation and voting for ineligible voters. Wisconsin’s voter ID law specifically addresses voter impersonation with its photo ID requirement. The law was much stricter until July 19, when District Judge Lynn Adelman allowed individuals to use signed affidavits instead of photo IDs to vote. But Burden said it is extremely uncommon for people to vote illegally. He said it is likely people overestimate the prevalence of voter fraud because incidents involving it tend to be sensationalized. “I think it’s an extremely small number but just

the attention these stories get makes it tempting to overestimate how common [voter fraud incidents] are,” Burden said. According to the Marquette poll, there are disagreements on illegal and legal voting across party lines. Among Republicans, 27 percent think more illegal votes will be cast while 7 percent of Democrats do. Among Democrats, 55 percent think more legal votes will be prevented compared to 24 percent of Republicans. Sam Kuzniewski, legislative aide for Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, said without the voter ID law people could easily vote illegally. For instance, if someone knew the name and address of a dead person they could simply go and vote on their behalf. With the photo ID requirement, people cannot do that. But Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, said Wisconsin has not had a single incident of voter impersonation in its history of elections. She said the law actually excludes certain groups of people like women, people of color and students from voting because these groups are more likely to have no ID or incorrect IDs. “The voter ID law is designed to target and suppress certain demographics of voters and suppress them so they can’t exercise their constitutional right and vote legally,” Taylor said. Kuzniewski, however, said just because there has not been a reported incident of voter impersonation does not mean that people are not doing it. People do not always get caught, which is why Wisconsin needs a stricter voter ID law. The Government Accountability Office in Washington, D.C. conducted a study in 2014

that examined the impact adopting a strict voter ID law would have on voter turnout. According to the report, voter turnout fell by 2 to 3 percent with such a law in place. Burden said it is unclear if this indicates voter suppression but it does show a negative correlation between a strict voter ID law and prevention of legal votes. Kuzniewski said the election system and voter ID law are set up in a way that gives everyone “abundant opportunities” to acquire voter IDs. If people are being turned away even with IDs it is because the system is working to ensure that only legitimate votes are cast, he said. Those who are trying to vote illegally with IDs will be stopped and those who are legal voters, but do not have the right ID will be reminded to get the correct ID. “[Illegal voting] really hurts the legitimacy of our democracy and we want to ensure that if a person did choose to vote illegally it would be very difficult for them,” Kuzniewski said. Disagreements between Republicans and Democrats on voter ID are fairly recent, Burden said. Before the 2000 presidential election, both parties believed that voter ID was not required at the polls. Republicans began advocating for voter ID laws after some voters in Florida were incorrectly labeled felons and could not vote in the 2000 election, Burden said. Burden said the differences between the two parties could be because Republicans

tend to focus on illegal voting incidents while Democrats focus on incidents where legal votes are prevented. Each party tends to “cling” to these incidents and ignore evidence that refutes their point of view, he said. Conversation between the two would help them sort out their differences and address issues of illegal and legal voting much more efficiently.

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New forum uses art of storytelling to address community divides

Madison Voices allows people to tell experiences of racial discrimination, break down labels, create new impressions of themselves by Vidushi Saxena State Editor

Born out of Madison native Rita Adair ’s desire to tell her own stories, Madison Voices has created a safe space where people can talk about racial disparities, grief and life changing events. Madison Voices is the first forum of its kind in the city to allow people to share their stories with the public. Adair said the idea came to her after she attended and enjoyed numerous spoken word and storytelling events while living in Chicago. “In a moment, you can change someone’s life and/or offer a voice to the unspoken,” Adair said. Madison Voices, which meets on the first Wednesday of every month at Madison’s bar downtown, kicked off its first meeting Oct. 12. Young Gifted and Black founder Brandi Grayson, who spoke at the first meeting, said a platform like Madison Voices can bring out new “dimensions” of

people in the community. Grayson said community leaders like her are often misunderstood because of their portrayal in the media. After being labeled “oppressive” and “violent” for participating in a protest and advocating for YGB, Grayson set out to tell her story and address misconceptions about her. “[Madison Voices] is a place where you can get a different understanding of the complexity of what makes us who we are,” Grayson said. Adair said Madison has a wide gap when it comes to understanding racial disparities. She said people do not spend enough time listening and getting to know one another, which can lead to differences between them. Through a platform like Madison Voices, people have the opportunity to find something about another person that resonates within themselves and use it to make a connection. The stories are often about topics beyond

racial disparities and can be difficult or painful to talk about. Grayson said she spoke about her experience with suicide, growing up with a single mother and meeting her father for the first time. Adair said others have spoken about everything from abandonment, coming out and acceptance, to first kisses. “By hearing someone’s personal story, you are taken away from the issues and given the gift of knowing someone differently,” Adair said. “Then maybe the next time they speak, you can hear them differently.” Grayson said she would like to see more forums like Madison Voices, especially at University of Wisconsin’s campus. She said the platform has helped bring people from diverse backgrounds together and bring the “humanity of people to the surface.” People often try to manipulate how someone tells their story, which does not have as much of an impact, Grayson said. UW especially should have a space

that lets students tell an unfiltered story, which would make for a more “organic” experience. Adair said she does not like to create a theme to any of the events but rather give people the space to talk about their personal stories. Many have asked her for advice on how to tell their stories because it can be difficult to open up in a public environment. But she said she will always encourage others to make their voices heard as it will make the gap between individuals smaller. “I think we should continue to tell stories and I think we need to be mindful about creating the spaces,” Adair said. “By separating ourselves, we continue to support the gap in understanding and knowledge.” Adair said she encourages students to attend and participate at Madison Voices. She said people need to tell their stories together instead of in several different places. November 1, 2016 • badgerherald.com • 7

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Election Day is just around the corner and while Madison has already City Editor broken records for early voting, both University of Wisconsin students and city residents alike still have one week left to get to the polls. Through Nov. 4, UW students can register, get voter IDs and vote early at the Student Activity Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at Union South from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Election Day, students are still able to get a voter ID printed for them at any polling location on campus, UW spokesperson Meredith McGlone said. General locations for voting are listed. To confirm your specific polling location, you can enter your address at: www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/where-do-i-vote/index.cfm by Alice Vagun

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New Buddhism center offers stress relief through meditation Teachings are open to people of all religions, help students, city residents deal with busy lives, develop healthy minds by Maija Inveiss City Editor

During the stress of every day life, when there is a constant flow of turning in papers, studying for tests, organizing time with friends and trying to navigate through the day, having a happy, healthy mind can fall through the cracks. The Kadampa Meditation Center Madison recently opened on Park Street, offering opportunities for students and the greater Madison community to practice Kadampa or modern Buddhism and learn meditation. Gen Kelsang Gomlam, the resident teacher at the center, said their teacher Geshe Kelsang Gyatso accepted the task of bringing modern Buddhism to the modern world. Gomlam said before him, Buddhism was mostly for monks and few people would receive the teachings, but through modern Buddhism the teachings have become open to a general public. “His complete focus is on providing places and teachers that are qualified to

teach Buddha’s teachings in a modern presentation that’s easy for people who are busy,” Gomlam said. “It’s definitely not about making people Buddhist, it’s presenting methods to help people solve their human problems.” Gomlam said modern Buddhism can bring benefits to everyone — Buddhist and non-Buddhist — through simple teachings and meditation designed to alleviate the experience of suffering from the mind. The feeling of happiness comes from inside the mind, but most people think it comes from the external world, Gomlam said. The teachings are simple, she said when a mind is peaceful, you can be happy. “We’re all peaceful inside,” Gomlam said. “We have an essence that’s actually positive, but it gets clouded by stress, busyness, external situations and then we feel overwhelmed and our peaceful part doesn’t function.” Mollie Gossage, a University of Wisconsin graduate student and a participant in Diamond Way Buddhism-UW chapter, also sees the value of meditation. Though Diamond Way Buddhism is

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into daily life,” Gomlam said. “We can understand that there is hope, we just need to look for happiness where it can be found. It’s not found in anything outside of our mind.” During stressful and troubling times, Gomlam said it is important to come from a clear, positive mind to help fix those problems. She emphasized external conditions like a job or a broken car are not the main factors of a negative attitude, it is the negative thoughts. She said people in general are typically upset about the parts of life they can’t change, but through the teachings they can change their mental mindset. Both the Diamond Way Buddhist Center and the Kadampa Meditation Center welcome anyone with varying levels of practice. Gomlam said people love training their mind, which means training yourself through ways that are conducive to one’s own happiness. “Meditation means learning how to give rise to your own mental peace — something you have in you all the time,” Gomlam said.

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Madison ballot to include referendum about school district budget

Voters get to decide whether to approve $26 million increase to revenue limit, funding would go toward improving programs by Dana Kampa State Editor

In additional to the candidate races, Madisonians will be able to cast a vote supporting or opposing the $26 million Madison Metropolitan School District operational budget on their Nov. 8 ballot. The $26 million, spread over four years, would increase Madison Metropolitan School District’s revenue limit. A school district’s revenue limit, also called a levy limit, is the maximum amount of revenue that may be raised through state general aid and property taxes. The total amount the district could charge the state in 2015-16 was $281,158,559, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell said the referendum would allow the district to increase Madison residents’ property taxes to pay for school programming and operations for the district’s 49 different schools. “A lot of school districts around the state are having trouble paying their teachers, and some of the more wealthy districts are poaching teachers from one school district to another by being able to pay them more,” McDonell said. The $26 million would be allocated over the next four years, with $5 million allowed in the next two years and $8 million the two years

after that, McDonell said. Though the increases would likely result in increased costs for renters, McDonell said increasing the levy limit would improve the quality of schools. “That’s not a small amount of money, and it’s right here [in Madison]. It’ll mean, for [college] students, an increase in rent as the landlords will pass that cost down,” McDonell said. “In return, the idea would be that our [K-12] schools stay strong and that the overall value of the district is often linked to the quality of the schools.” If the referendum is passed, the district could increase taxes for citizens as soon as December 2016. Madison Metropolitan School District predicts tax bills for the average home could rise by approximately $60 from 2016-17 to 2017-18, with an average annual impact of $35.76 for four years. McDonnell said the current limit accounts for inflation but doesn’t factor in health care and other increasing costs, which could result in more teacher layoffs and increased classroom sizes. If the revenue limit was increased, the district’s priorities would be to continue to improving literacy rates, bring in more diverse staff and provide services for students with disabilities, English language learners and advanced learners, Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham said.

In a community informational session at Memorial High School held Oct. 27, Cheatham said one of their main focuses is to close opportunity gaps among students. Wisconsin is the number one state in the nation concerning the disparity of graduation rates between white and black students, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Nearly 93 percent of white students graduated compared to only 64.1 percent of black students in 2014-15. Schools in the district saw a 12 percent increase in literacy among African American students in one year, according to MMSD. Cheatham said early intervention programs funded by the increase could help continue this trend. “We believe that we cannot let challenging state budgets put us in reactive mode,” Cheatham said. “We need to find efficiencies, repurpose funding and keep our efforts to improve achievement at the forefront.” But attendees at the informational session raised concerns about how Madison residents could hold the district accountable for the increases in spending. They also questioned whether or not there will be more revenue increases in the future given that a $41 million referendum to fund construction was passed in April 2015. Michael Barry, assistant superintendent of business services, said this referendum is different because it pays for programming

and operations, not construction. Concerning accountability, Cheatham said citizens will have to continue to stay engaged and the school board must focus on responsible spending that doesn’t necessarily hit the new limit. Ed Hughes, a school board member, said the board wants to develop a budget that reflects the values of the community. “The accountability is when you get your property tax bill and see how much it’s going up and get a sense of ‘Is this a worthwhile investment in our schools?’” Hughes said. “Are we seeing the kind of results that justify whatever level of increase there may be in your property tax bill?” Ballots around the state will include similar referenda to increase school levy limits, both to construct new schools and pay teachers, McDonell said. The decision to increase or not increase the levy limit will appear as a yes-or-no question on the back of the ballot. Sample ballots and information about how and where to vote are available online. “A lot of times, the referendum issues will be more important for you day to day,” McDonell said. “These are things that are right in front of you, not a thousand miles away in [Washington,] D.C. They’re really important.”

Downtown city building could host homeless shelter in future Study of facility revealed three possible redesign options to allow for additional space, city officials warn plans are not ‘immediate’ by Alice Vagun City Editor

As the city looks to improve services for its homeless population, city officials have reviewed the possibility of opening a new shelter. The proposed shelter would be located inside the three-story Fairchild Building on 120 S. Fairchild St. At the moment, the building serves as storage, parking and a office space for various city departments, Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said. At a neighborhood input meeting Oct. 23 regarding the use of space of the Fairchild Building, Verveer said he and residents looked at three options for the space. The three options, proposed by Engberg Anderson Architects, provided three distinct ways to increase the number of beds provided for the homeless population, 10 • badgerherald.com • November 1, 2016

as well as find a way to retain some city services. In the report, Mike Zhuelke, senior architect at Engberg Anderson Architects, explained how they planned to fit a homeless shelter and a public restroom into the existing building. In the first option, the design would keep existing tenants in the building, and it would try to fit the shelter into the proposed public restroom on the first floor, Zhuelke said. “[The first option] did not have enough space to maintain a large shelter,” Zhuelke said. “It really only held about a total of 43 beds.” The second option, however, would provide a total of 160 beds with a paid-ofstay area which would hold an extra 18 to 24 beds, Zhuelke said. The paid-of-stay area allows guests to pay subsidized rent for a week and provides

a few more additional services on a smaller scale, Zhuelke said. While the the second option would provide more beds, it would do so at the expense of removing the tenants out of the first floor and moving them down to the ground floor. That way, the first floor would specifically house a shelter and also have a public restroom. In the final option, all tenants would remain, but the city would build an additional floor on top of the building and locate the main shelter on that level. Zhuelke said there would be a total of 176 beds and an additional 18 to 24 beds for the paid-of-stay area. Despite having the three designs, Verveer said the construction of the homeless structure is not an immediate plan. “The report [of the three designs] is useful, and the information can be transferred to use for other sites,” Verveer

said. The proposed project would range from $4 million to $7 million, Verveer said. Currently, a major redevelopment is proposed on the Capitol Square, specifically North Carroll Street, and between West Mifflin and West Washington Avenue, Verveer said. If the development on Capitol Square moves forward, drop-in shelters like Grace Episcopal Church on West Washington Avenue will need to move to other locations — prompting the necessity for a homeless shelter in the Fairchild building. If no development on the Capitol Square occurs, however, the Fairchild building may not require any renovation, Verveer said. “[These three options] gave the misconception that the city was proposing a more immediate plan to include homeless services, specifically a shelter — which isn’t the case,” Verveer said.

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field notes UW scientists publish process for creating brain imaging sensors Researchers hope increased access to revolutionary device will expand research of stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, cardiac conditions by Cadence Bambenek Campus Editor

In 2014, two University of Wisconsin engineering professors revealed technology light years ahead of what was currently available for imaging the brain. An initial publication of the incredibly thin and transparent sensors used to image the brain patented through the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation in “Nature Communications” caused a flood of emails and calls from fellow scientists interested in using the sensors in their own research. Now, Zhenqiang Ma, the Lynn H. Matthias Professor and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor in electrical and computer engineering, said the emails can finally stop. Earlier in October, the two scientists published the fabrication process of their sensors in “Nature Protocol” so others may take it and synthesize the sensors to use in their own research. The UW researchers use the sensors in their neuroscience work, but they hope sharing the information will help expand its use into the research of stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and cardiac conditions. Justin Williams, the Vilas Distinguished Achievement professor in biomedical engineering and neurological surgery, said the decision to publish the process in the journal falls into a greater trend among scientists as a whole. “We’ve evolved past what has been done in academic research in the past — to collectively keep all of the information in your own research group,” Williams said. The idea, Williams said, is that scientists can make an impact by sharing their information, hopefully helping to push the entire field forward. In optogenetics, Williams and Ma’s

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field of study, techniques from the field of genetics are used to make neurons electrically excitable and light-sensitive. Medical imaging uses this technique to illuminate an area of tissue for observation. What has limited the use of other kinds of implantable devices in medical imaging in the past, like MRIs or CAT scans, is that the sensors used in

monitoring have been too thick and have actually blocked the light or radiation necessary to receive information about the region being monitored, Williams said. In the treatment of diseases like epilepsy or Parkinson’s, the sensors block the region you want to be monitoring, and physicians can’t see what’s happening on the other side, Williams said.

“You’re putting an implant in an area that’s affected by the neurological disease, so if that then impedes the physician’s ability to come back and image the area, then that’s really problematic and limits the ability to provide routine patient care,” Williams said. Made of incredibly thin sheets of carbon, Ma said the transparent sensors he and Williams helped develop have more numerous applications than their predecessor. At just four nanometers, the carbon sheets of graphene are about the thickness of an atom, which is what makes them transparent. By comparison, Ma said the platinum sensors traditionally used are hundreds of microns thick and more opaque. The advantage of graphene is that it is both transparent but still retains its electrical properties in just single-atom layers, Ma said. “Quite honestly, almost any material would be transparent if we could make it in a single atom layer,” Williams said. “The problem is most materials would no longer have structure. They would fall apart, or they wouldn’t have electrical properties that would make them useful [for imaging the brain.]” Graphene, Williams said, is also strong and flexible but passes along almost all electrical energy without absorbing it, making it an incredibly efficient electrical conductor. Because platinum can rust, Ma said, the carbon composition of the sensors also makes them more compatible with bio tissue. By sharing the fabrication of these sensors in “Nature Protocol,” Williams hopes researchers are empowered to take their work even further.

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Black Music Ensemble promotes creative expression, diverse experiences From jazz standards to hip-hop, student performance group does it all to fulfill unique niche on campus by Gracelyn Trast ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

For some people, music is something peripheral, a means to pass time or keep parties going. For others, like Deja Mason, it’s a necessity. It’s something to express emotion, trace history and address experiences. University of Wisconsin’s Black Music Ensemble is dedicated to sharing passion and significance of music created by black musicians. Through interpreting the music and performing it for fellow students and members of the Madison community, the vocalists and instrumentalists of BME are able to use their collective musical talent to support one another in a welcoming, relaxed space and start important conversations on campus. What started as a course focused on black music, BME has over time become an audition-based student organization that hosts discussions, song workshops and holds several performances each semester. Working with the Wisconsin Union Theater and the School of Music, about 25 students gather each week to celebrate music, its racial history and its ability to bring people together. “It’s not just a group of black musicians, and it’s not just a group of white musicians,” Mason said. “It’s a group that brings the personalities, the experiences, both musical and personal, into the group and then transforms that into the music we learn and perform.” Mason is a student in UW’s business school, and though balancing coursework and music is difficult, she said being a part of BME has been one of her most defining experiences on campus. She said BME promotes individual growth and the further understanding of life. Until this year, the group had been led by its now-retired faculty founder and motivator Richard Davis. Davis, who taught in the School of Music, loved to share his passion for jazz music and has left a lasting impression on his students. BME has centered itself on the jazz influence of Davis, but it also explores gospel, R&B, hip-hop, soul, rock and is even looking into country. After taking Davis’ Black Music History course and learning from him through BME, Mason said she hopes to continue his legacy and extend influence to the new members of BME who haven’t had the opportunity to work with Davis personally.

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“I’ve grown so much as an individual and as a musician having been under the tutelage of Richard Davis,” Mason said. “I’m not the same person that I was before I got into the group ... I think [BME] gives everyone in the group the opportunity to explore.” Since Davis’ retirement, BME has had to make a transition. The group’s cohesiveness and collective love for music of both emotional and cultural significance have prevailed, allowing BME to continue to thrive on campus. Members learn from one another and push each other to play to the best of their abilities. The supportive atmosphere in rehearsals and performances is what makes the group great to be a part of, Mason said. Part of BME’s mission as a student organization is to bring attention to the great influence that black culture has had on music of all forms. BME asserts that race, among other forms of diversity, is important and ignoring different identities results in excluding individuals from certain spaces. The musicians of BME work to express that importance through emotional music. “Seeing as black music has been the start of a lot of things that people are doing and [considering] the intricacies of how music has changed, it’s important to talk about it,” Mason said. “You can’t get away from it.” BME creates a space for black musicians to be heard. Songs are not performed without a full understanding of their meaning and the experiences that went into their creation. Everyone involved appreciates others’ experiences and takes them into account during musical preparation and performance. Taking these goals of racial awareness and extending the legacy of professor Davis BME has also developed a high school edition at Madison East High School. Some members of East’s BME have joined UW’s organization after admission, offering these students a rare opportunity to pursue their passion in a similar setting at two educational levels. For other members of the group, it’s exciting to watch their peers musically grow and develop. BME aims to extend its welcoming atmosphere and love of music to others, fostering a space for students who want to

Photo · The group has had to adjust since its longtime mentor Richard Davis retired, and has become a self-directed student organization. Courtesy of Black Music Ensemble learn about the intersection of music and culture, how it has changed over time and how to interpret and perform pieces for themselves. “It gives me a way to not only relax but to enjoy music,” Mason said.

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Rising Sons offers full package of fast, authentic, delicious Asian fusion Don’t let its innocuous appearance deceive, eatery delights with large, affordable dishes, friendly serivce by Kate Gilson ArtsEtc. Contributor

It is more than likely that many have walked right past the unassuming, hole-inthe-wall Rising Sons Deli, located on State Street. While their street presence may seem muted, once ventured inside, Rising Sons transforms into an inviting eatery with cozy booths and tables big enough to comfortably seat larger parties. The highly descriptive menu offers an unbeatable variety of Thai and other Asianinspired dishes complete with pictures of each dish for additional reference. It is easy to tell what is being ordered — no surprises. Do remember to bring dollars, however, because Rising Sons is a cashonly establishment. The eatery offers a wide variety of food options ranging from appetizers to soups to curries to stir-fried noodle dishes. They are also always willing to make substitutions, such as switching

out chicken for tofu in the pad thai dish, making the dining experience for those with dietary restrictions stress free. The service is quick and the staff is professional without being too uptight. Diners can expect to get a lot of bang for their buck at Rising Sons. The portions leave customers feeling full without being ready to explode. The coconut chicken noodle soup, with tofu instead of chicken, was excellent. It came in a huge bowl complete with plenty of egg noodles and extra veggies on top. The broth had a kick to it, but did not burn going down and the coconut flavor was very present. It had clearly been made with heart. The pad thai is also a crowd pleaser at Rising Sons, customizable with chicken, beef, tofu or veggies. The noodles are stirfried to perfection with a delectable peanut sauce on the top. The curry squash dish was also a winner. It came with squash,

broccoli, tofu and rice with a delicious red coconut curry sauce on top. Rising Sons additionally has an extensive drink menu with imported Asian beers such as Tiger Beer as well as sweeter drinks like bubble tea, Thai iced tea and coffee. Needless to say, there is something for everyone at Rising Sons. Since few people seem to know about Rising Sons, there is also rarely a wait for a table and the efficient service gets customers in and out in a timely manner. For a no-frills, fast, authentic and inexpensive meal, Rising Sons is a must.

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Seasaw express self-reliance through feminist lyricism, stage presence Local band, consisting of Meg Golz, Eve Wilczewski, are finally united after ‘long-distance bandship’ by Henry Solotaroff- Webber ArtsEtc. Editor

At the center of everything that Meg Golz and Eve Wilczewski do as the band Seasaw is a do-it-themselves mentality. The pair originally met while working at the same Italian restaurant in their hometown of Freeport, Illinois, having never met in school due to a six-year age gap. During their downtime, the pair would pass the hours making snarky, coded raps about the people and going-ons of the restaurant. It was during that time the two realized the personal chemistry that would serve them well as band mates and close friends. Like their sense of humor, Golz and Wilczewski also quickly discovered their shared passion for music. But shortly after, as the pair were beginning to produce original tracks, Golz moved to Madison to attend the Madison Media Institute for an associate degree in audio engineering and a bachelor ’s degree in marketing. This left the pair in a “long distance bandship” for their first five years working together, which lasted until just

one year ago. While Wilczewski said this never placed a serious strain on their relationship, it certainly presented its own challenges. “It was just exhausting, because [we] could never really fit all the things we wanted to in a weekend,” Wilczewski said. “Expensive too,” Golz added. “Yeah, a lot of gas money,” Wilczewski concluded. But last year Wilczewski moved to Madison so the pair could complete their recently released LP Too Much of a Good Thing. This allowed them to hit their stride creatively, Golz said, as well as work more collaboratively and cohesively. The pair was able to be more involved from start to finish in the making of the album than on past records. Wilczewski said executing a clear vision for the project was their number one objective. It’s easy to tell this from a listening standpoint as well. Too Much of a Good Thing is a delightful record. Basing each song in acoustic folk, yet incorporating many different genres, Golz and Wilczewski allow their vocals to take

center stage. The most exhilarating parts of the album are when the two harmonize — they produce an emphatic effect on their storytelling lyrics, mightily pleasing the ear. This emphasis on vocals, Golz said, is a product of her mastering. Golz said she is more drawn to the melody that the human vocals create, rather than those of instruments. Wilczewski also added that it serves the purpose of highlighting the band’s lyrics, which she believes to be a strong point of theirs, as well as showcasing the pair ’s difference in writing styles. One common motif that is notably apparent in the band’s lyricism is their use of feminist imagery. Both Golz and Wilczewski identify these lyrics as being reflections of their own personalities as well as the underlying reason of their band in general. Wilczewski said one of their goals as musicians is to be a “strong female presence,” whether it be through their stage presence or the way they present

their music by modeling themselves after many of the artists they find themselves drawn to. “We’re showing there’s not room for being timid because we are artists, and we’re putting our art out there,” Wilczewski said. This also plays into the way the pair write their songs, Golz said. Through the songwriting process, they ensure that each song they write is one they could perform all on their own. They do this so audiences do not get the impression that they, a pair of women, need to rely on others to form their art. This isn’t to say that the pair don’t collaborate with other artists. They have. But, what’s the point of doing so constantly when Seasaw has such a unique, creative dynamic on their own? After all, when a band member ’s songwriting can inspire a crazy “Harry Caray” organ solo, as Wilczewski’s song “Gone Fishin” did for Golz, why dilute it by incorporating anyone else in the creative process? November 1, 2016 • badgerherald.com • 13

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You’re not the only one who needs a drink this election season by Audrey Piehl What’s on Tap Columnist

Ever since our first president fought his way into colonial Virginia’s House of Burgess by supplying voter’s with the best in home-made alcohol, a cold one has often followed a casting of the ballot. Celebrate democracy this year by toasting to these famous politicians and their quasi-private drinking rituals — After going to the polls and snagging that coveted sticker, of course. Scott Walker When Gov. Scott Walker ran against Democrat Mary Burke, he had to answer the electorate’s most pressing questions: What is your favorite Wisconsin brew? While his love for Leinenkugel, whether Honey Weiss or Summer Shandy, may seem as pure as the Chippewa Falls landscape, it’s also politics as usual. The company’s former Vice President Dick Leinenkugel actually sought to run against Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold as a Republican, and much of the Leinenkugel clan donates to the Republican cause.

Tammy Baldwin While Walker pursued his red elephant all the way to Northwest Wisconsin, Baldwin followed the blue donkey for a similarly quintessential Badger State delicacy: Spotted Cow. This revelation is even more exciting as it’s a femaleowned business. Vel Phillips Civil Rights leader Vel Phillips didn’t become the first black individual and woman to become Wisconsin’s secretary of state by going out every night. According to a presentation at Marquette University, Phillips doesn’t drink at all. She was probably too focused on fighting for equal rights in Milwaukee and shattering glass ceilings. Joe McCarthy One of Wisconsin’s favorite political juggernauts, Republican Sen. Joe McCarthy, is most famous for hunting down “alleged” communists in the federal government and instigating the 1950s “Red Scare.” While dropping the term “McCarthyism” at a party can stir APUSH nostalgia or quasiintellectual banter, it would also be a homage to one

of the sconnie’s favorite activities: drinking. But his favorite poison existed on a wide spectrum. McCarthy was known for putting his liver through hell on week-long benders. Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton is a legendary drinker — while she can control her buzz, Clinton has no problem putting away a few for the sake of democracy. For example, in 2004, Clinton and Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, were slinging shots for a drinking game in an Estonian restaurant. According to reports, Clinton handily won. While Clinton is known to enjoy a good pony-neck or glass of wine, her favorite drink is a stiff martini — the

James Bond way, “shaken not stirred.” Fictional Democratic President Jeb Bartlet may not approve. He argues in “West Wing” that the ice waters down the alcohol, but it doesn’t sound too bad after a long day of campaigning. Donald Trump In a shockingly humane turn, Donald Trump has said that he never smokes cigarettes, does drugs or drinks alcohol due to his brother’s death from alcoholism. While Carrie Fisher and others have speculated about the truth behind this statement, even during the presidential debates, perhaps use the image of Donald’s decaying, orange facade to sober up on election night.

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Flannel Fest returns for third year of Americana music, charity This year’s event includes American Aquariums, Beth Kille band, continued support for keeping people warm in winter by Kristin Washagan ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Celebrating Americana music, a good cause and, of course, Madison’s favorite clothing item, Flannel Fest is back in its third iteration. Taking place on Nov. 5 at High Noon and partnering with the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund charity for the third year in a row, Flannel Fest is aiming to bring Americana music to the masses while raising funds and awareness for the organization. The Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund is a nonprofit organization aimed to help members of the community, such as the elderly, those living with disabilities or families with children, who cannot afford the costs of heating and cooling their homes.

Event organizers Beth Kille and Erik Kjelland used their mutual love of music and helping others to create a benefit concert that could help these people and their families. The event’s origins lie in an observation Kille made three years ago.Kille She was attending a show featuring The Sharrows, a band that would later perform at the first Flannel Fest, and was intrigued that the entire band was wearing flannel shirts. From this simple fahsion choice, Kille and Kjelland created an event celebrating this comfy clothing item and the culture of laidback music and performance surrounding it. “You think about trying to get through the winter without heat, and it’s brutal,” Kille said. “There are families that have to choose between paying their electricity bill and eating food … it’s really critical that we help each other out.”

Kille and Kjelland’s focus on Americana music for this benefit in particular stems from the level of fun and diverse sounds found in the genre. Americana music includes influences from rock, country or folk music. Because of this diversity in sound, Flannel Fest can appeal to many different music lovers, Kille said. For the past three years, Flannel Fest has featured six artists per year who perform at the event. This year ’s event will include music from American Aquarium, The Mascot Theory, Compass Rose, The Getaway Drivers, Edward David Anderson and even Kille’s own band, Beth Kille Band. Flannel fest’s main headliner, American Aquarium, comes all the way from North Carolina to bring their alternative rock and country sound to the High Noon Saloon. Their sound — a laid-back, natural music hybrid consisting of multiple guitarists, vocals, drums, bass and pedal steel guitar

— fits perfectly in the relaxed community atmosphere of Flannel Fest. While jamming out to Americana, festival goers also have the chance to win prizes through a raffle presented by Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool. In past years, prizes have included iPad minis, an Apple Watch and a giant 5-foot-tall ear of corn. Stemming from the emphasis on raising money and awareness for the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund, Flannel Fest has grown and evolved into a beloved community event, but has kept the same message. Kille also emphasized Flannel Fest as simply being a pleasant way to spend the day. “Partly because everyone is dressed like lumberjacks when they show up, there’s this real kind of relaxed, fun atmosphere,” Kille said.

Post Social look to influences, each other to create diverse sound

University of Wisconsin student band touches on personal history, creative styles, Madison music scene’s pros, cons by Celeste Benzschwael ArtsEtc. Editor

College-level student bands often have short histories. The members meet each other during their undergrad years, become friends and then band mates. Post Social, a student band at the University of Wisconsin, breaks away from this tradition. Four dudes make up Post Social — Mitch Deitz, Brendan Manley, Sam Galligan and Shannon Connor. What’s different about them is that they knew each other, and were involved with music together before elementary school. Since then, they have landed multiple shows around town and have released three albums, their latest being Casablanca. Post Social has created a sound reminiscent of the New Jersey rock band Real Estate. Their personal sound fits within indie rock, though they like to fluctuate in style, Deitz said. “I guess those are the words I would say — punk, dream, jangly, indie, rock, pop,” Deitz said. “It’s like a frankenstein of a genre.” Instead of having one frontman who does most of the songwriting, Post Social has four. They all write their own parts, and bring them to the table to then give and offer feedback to one another. “The thing I love about our band is that it’s a genuine four piece,” Deitz said. He expanded on the process of their songwriting, which begins anywhere from one of them being alone, to two of them jamming to all of them sitting in the practice

room and playing around. It’s satisfying for them when they can envision a goal and get it done together — that’s when the songwriting process is euphoric, Deitz said. Of course, there can be setbacks when someone may not agree with what’s going on. It’s only natural that whatever idea someone brings to the table might turn out to be something new after other input is provided. The personal history the band members share enables room for disagreement without hindering their creative process. This process must really work for them, seeing as they have released three albums in the past two years. One of those albums was released while the boys were still in high school, titled Post Social. During high school they were playing shows around Madison in places like the Loft. In middle school, they played at places like the Goodman Community Center. All of this prior experience has landed them shows around bigger venues in town, like the High Noon Saloon, the University of Wisconsin Union and the Frequency. “It was definitely an evolution, a series of events,” Deitz said. “We didn’t just start playing shows in college. That’s what maybe made it easier to have shows and have an identity coming in.” Playing shows at theses bigger venues have been special to Post Social in regards to audience. Though they are happy to have anyone in the crowd, they value the college-

aged kids that come to their shows. College like this, especially during college, Deitz said. kids are generally more connected to music “If there were more places like that, the that college kids are making. scene would blow up,” he said. “We have a lot Now that Post Social has carved out a section of young people who are really excited about of the local music scene for themselves, they’ve playing music.” taken a step back and looked at what the scene But still, Post Social continues to play on as has to offer. They’ve agreed there are definitely a jangly, indie rock band that has ingrained options, like Wisconsin Union Directorate themselves into the Madison music scene from Music and Strange Oasis Entertainment, a young age, and have since paved a well-lit and bigger venues for touring artists, like path for themselves. the Orpheum or the Majestic. For a band that is trying to gain some footing, though, the scene is “definitely lacking,” Deitz said. There aren’t enough WUD shows for the amount of talented, emerging artists. A few student bands have become popular, namely Trophy Dad, Dash Hounds and Slow Pulp, but there are many more waiting to be heard. Post Social is also making a plea for more Photo · Aside from Real Estate, Dietz also said they look towards artist like house shows around Mac DeMarco and Alex G for inspiration. campus due their unique connectability with Courtesy of Post Social the crowd. Many bands have built reputations off of shows November 1, 2016 • badgerherald.com • 15

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Presidential campaigns make final bid to win over first-time voters at UW Estimated 1,000 students have cast ballots at Student Activity Center, Union South since start of early voting by Vidushi Saxena State Editor

Photo · An October Marquette University Law School poll shows 67 percent of 1829 year olds view Trump unfavorably, while 59 percent view Clinton unfavorably. Katie Cooney The Badger Herald

Engrossed in their cellphones, approximately 20 students sit in a room filled to the brim with “WI Back Her” posters, clipboards and other presidential campaign paraphernalia. These students click away at their screens calling last minute voters to encourage them to participate in Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s campaign in Wisconsin. Operating out of a small office just off the 400 block of State Street, these students are among several who have volunteered help Clinton’s campaign. Others do the same for Republican nominee Donald Trump, University of Wisconsin College Republicans ViceChair Jake Lubenow said. Almost 100 UW students currently volunteer through College Republicans. College Democrats President Augie McGinnity-Wake said it is difficult to estimate how many volunteers have worked with Clinton’s campaign because the numbers fluctuate over time, but many volunteers have stuck with her since the beginning of the election season. With just a week to go, the campaigns are making their final push to get more students to the polls — using volunteers to make phone calls, drop off mailers and knock on doors.

Students step into campaign roles

Student volunteers often work with the campus branches of College Republicans and College Democrats, which work directly with the state parties to turn out voters. McGinnity-Wake said being a volunteer can help a student get a taste of what it is like to work on a campaign. “This is, for a lot of students, the first presidential election we can vote in,” McGinnity-Wake said. “Students know at the onset what’s going on and are excited to vote.”

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City officials say voters are requesting absentee ballots and voting early at record numbers. City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl said voters in Madison have cast 26,527 absentee ballots since Oct. 28. The city has set up 14 locations for people to vote early, including one at the Student Activity Center and another at Union South. Associated Students of Madison Secretary Madhuvanthi Sridhar said approximately 150 students have been voting early every day at the SAC and Union South since Oct. 24. This means an estimated 1,000 students have voted since early voting began on campus locations. ASM has registered more than 3,000 students to vote since June, Sridhar said. “We hope to see even higher numbers for the actual vote,” Sridhar said. “The early vote turnouts have been positive and encouraging as well.”

Some students still unconvinced by Clinton, Trump

So far, the greatest challenge for campaigns has been getting undecided voters to the polls. Students make up the largest fraction of the undecided voter population in Wisconsin, UW political science professor Barry Burden said in an email to The Badger Herald. Most of them also don’t like their choices, according to the latest Marquette University Law School poll. The poll, released last month, found 67 percent of 18-29 year olds view Trump unfavorably, while 59 percent say the same of Clinton. That, Burden said, implies students are less likely to vote for the two major parties and either stay home or vote for third party candidates such as the Libertarian Party’s Gary Johnson or the Green Party’s Jill Stein.

On the Republican side, Lubenow said Trump’s comments about sexual assault may have deterred some Republican students from voting for their party’s nominee. Other Republican students are still voting for Trump despite raising major reservations over the 2005 video tape and subsequent allegations of sexual assault from at least 10 women. That includes Grace Prewitt, a junior at UW who said while she’s still supporting Trump, she’s not necessarily excited about it. As a Christian, she said it’s hard to justify supporting him in light of his comments about women, but she said likes some of his choices so far, especially choosing Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate. “I do not at all support what he said and he was not my first choice, but now there’s bigger issues at stake,” Prewitt said. Prewitt is a member of the College Republicans, which decided to endorse Trump in late September, with less than two months to go before the election. On other campuses, College Republicans had conflicting sentiments about Trump. The New York Times reported Yale University College Republicans’ endorsement of Trump led to it splitting into one pro-Trump group and the one against. Harvard College Republicans openly condemned Trump and said they would rather vote for Clinton over him. The UW College Republicans said in a statement they will not isolate Republican students who disagree with the organization’s continued endorsement of Trump. Instead, College Republicans looks to include and give a voice to all conservative UW students. “As a whole, the organization still stands by him as Republican

Photo · Volunteers work with campus braches of College Republicans and College Democrats to get a taste of what it’s like working on a campaign. Katie Cooney The Badger Herald nominee,” Lubenow said. “We don’t endorse everything he says and all of his policies but he is our nominee.” Some Democratic students have also expressed mixed reviews of Clinton, following a primary election in which U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ support among young voters helped make the race more contested than many had predicted early on. Some in the Badgers for Bernie group have gotten on board with Clinton’s campaign, but others remain unconvinced. That includes the group’s president, Jackie Spaight, who said she is not convinced to vote for Clinton despite Sanders’ outright support for Clinton. Spaight said Sanders’ endorsement is not enough to encourage her to vote for Clinton because she simply cannot identify with Clinton’s campaign. “I was never convinced [Clinton] was the progressive she tries to paint herself as and the Podesta email leak has really solidified that concept,” Spaight said. “If you prove to me time and time again that you are a racist, first-world feminist, antiLGBT, international interventionist, denying it only goes so far.” While most students who supported Sanders are likely to vote for Clinton or Stein, Spaight said students should not blindly accept campaign messages. Students need to decide for themselves if they can resonate with a candidate or not, Spaight said. Burden said Sanders’ supporters’ apathy toward Clinton

could be a problem for her because young voters have been an important part of the Democratic coalition. But Clinton still has an advantage over Trump. According to the October Marquette poll, 46 percent of 18-29 year olds would rather vote for Clinton compared to 33 percent for Trump. McGinnity-Wake said the election has been “indisputably nasty” for a lot of students, especially because for many of them, it is the first presidential election in which they are able to vote. In some cases, these students choose not to vote at all rather than vote halfheartedly. Because of this, McGinnityWake said it is essential that campaigns work to engage students and show them what their vote can do. The Clinton campaign has also sent a lengthy list of surrogates to the UW campus to encourage young voters to join Clinton’s campaign. At a Monona Terrace rally last month, Sanders said voters should support Clinton because of her support for making college more affordable.

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Other Clinton surrogates who have made Madison stops include U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea. Hillary for Wisconsin spokesperson Nathan Evans said students are already excited about the election but having surrogates come and talk to them brings the issues that candidates are advocating for home.

McGinnity-Wake said having contact with Clinton’s campaign has been a key factor driving students to vote and volunteer. “[Campaigns are] out there to have conversations with students about voting, about the candidates and who they should be voting for,” McGinnity-Wake said. Unlike other Republican presidential contenders, Trump did not come to UW or Madison during the April primary election, and he’s skipped the city in the general election as well. But in early October, Pence called in to talk to College Republicans about the importance of their vote on Trump’s behalf. “Having candidates in front of students is a helpful reminder that their vote matters,” Lubenow said. “It’s all about getting students out and getting them energized for the election.” Campaigns across party lines agree that the student voice is critical. Whether it involves expressing concerns or giving praise, student voters need to ensure they do not go unnoticed Nov. 8, Democratic Party of Wisconsin campus organizer Brianna Koerth said. “You only get the chance to vote once every four years and only once in college,” Koerth said. “Make it count.” Nina Kravinsky contributed to the reporting of this article.

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Conversation Starter Dana Pellebon — Director of ‘Detroit ‘67’ at Bartell Theatre A Conversation about production on black lives in Civil-Rights era Motor City, her background, theater’s role in Madison by Henry Solotaroff-Webber ArtsEtc. Editor

For Dana Pellebon, one of Madison’s most experienced drama directors, theater offers a form of storytelling unique from all other art forms. She said being in the same physical space as the characters and unfolding plots allows for unmitigated audience immersion. This plays into her newest directed production of “Detroit ‘67,” a drama focusing on a black family during that tumultuous year in the Motor City. Pellebon said audience members of all backgrounds will feel as if they are in the same realm as the actors, feeling their hardships and experiences firsthand. The Badger Herald talked with Pellebon about the play, her professional background and theater in Madison. The following interview was edited for style and clarity.

“Detroit ‘67” [at the time of interview] is opening up tonight. How does it feel to finally be at that step?

Well, I’m a perfectionist so nothing ever feels done for me. We have a great show so I’m very proud of the work that my actors, and the stage crew and the designers have done. I think we have a show that will speak to people, will touch their heart, and will make them walk away and think about what they saw.

Plot summaries are fine, but few can do a play justice better than a description by its director. For you, what is “Detroit ‘67’s” hook?

Well, it’s a pretty big hook. Basically, it’s a family that is navigating through the [Detroit] riots in ‘67, while also navigating through racial issues with a white female who has appeared in their home. I’ve got to give you a little bit of background about what happened in Detroit in 1967.

Please do.

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Detroit, in 1967, was right in the middle of the Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King [Jr.] was still alive. The police were the police. What they did in Detroit, in particular, is they targeted African Americans at these after hour bars. A lot of these bars were held in people’s houses, in their basements. They weren’t getting a cut of what was going on and the official story was that there were drugs and prostitution at these bars. They [said they] were raiding them to get rid of criminals, but that really wasn’t the case. They were just raiding them because they didn’t want African Americans to gather. From there, this story focuses on a brother and sister whose parents have just passed away. They’ve left them an inheritance and the sister wants to keep that money and do safe things with it. The brother wants to open a bar because he wants to build something and he wants to progress forward. She wants to stay where they’re at because that’s safe and it’s what she knows. From there, this white lady shows up mysteriously. They don’t know where she’s from. She’s hurt. Then the riots start and their bar is in trouble. The sister finds out that the money is gone and there’s a hint of a love story between the brother and the white woman which, in those times, was very dangerous. You didn’t inter-racially date back in the ‘60s. That was something that could get you killed. All of this tension is going on in the backdrop of these riots.

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How did you get involved with the play initially? What sold you on it?

I have worked with Jan Leventhal [the play’s producer] off and on over the years. I was supposed to direct something for her for a couple years ago and that just didn’t pan out, so we had been in contact about what other shows I could do. Then she brought this show to my attention. From there, I read it and the show itself is a really powerful show. It’s timely to what is going on in today’s world. Another thing that was really important to me was having the ability to work with a script that was written by an African

American woman. Black women don’t get produced like they should be in theater so I really wanted it to be something very specific. When Jan [Leventhal] brought this play, it fit all of the things that are important to me: social justice issues, working with a minority cast and working with a minority playwright. It just was a perfect fit.

How long have you been involved with theater yourself?

I’ve been involved in theater since about 2000. I’ve directed on and off throughout there. I got involved with Broom Street and managed to work with some great Photo · The prodcution focuses on themes, topics still very relevant to directors there and Joel Gersmann, who was today, Pellebon said. the artistic director there for decades. Courtesy of Jonathan Popp Then I started working with participating theater companies at the Bartell Theatre and got to work with great people like Pete Rydberg, I think theater’s place in Megan McGlone, Rachel Bledsoe and Jessica Madison’s art scene is huge. Local Witham. Just started building connections community theater is bigger here and learning, and ended up being good at it. in Madison than I’ve seen in cities I’ve produced three shows for the New York International Fringe Festival, three local across the United States. I’ve lived all over the U.S. and our arts scene, in particular, productions here in Madison that got taken to the Fringe. Directed a couple of musicals. is very rich and vibrant. I’m actually really Directing again in the Spring “The Whipping grateful that a town of 250,000 has so many Man,” which is a show set at the end of good, talented artists. Luckily, thanks to the university and slavery. It actually deals with the history of Jewish slave owners. I’ve been doing quite a thanks to the people here who were investing their time. A lot of it is unpaid volunteer bit. hours to produce really great art. What do you make of theater’s role within Madison’s greater arts community?

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Clinton’s plan for tackling sexual assault on campuses lacks depth While her three guiding points are strong principles, they do little more than reiterate common knowledge, fail to provide specifics by Aly Niehans Columnist

In light of national trends and troubling statistics from the University of Wisconsin, and certainly with the recent and developing Alec Cook case, the topic of sexual assault on college campuses has become an important issue in the platform of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. According to Clinton’s website, she has been a proponent of women’s rights for decades, and has gone so far as to lay out a plan for tackling sexual assault affecting college students. But Clinton’s website spends almost as much time, if not more, outlining her successes in securing women’s rights than it does on her plan to work toward decreasing the number of sexual assaults on college campuses. The three short paragraphs explain Clinton’s core principles: provide comprehensive support to survivors, ensure a fair process to all and increase prevention efforts. But they offer nothing more than a bare bones generalization of the policies currently in place at universities. They do little to tell the public what Clinton will actually do to ensure the changes she proposes happen. Clinton’s first principle, providing comprehensive support to survivors, is, to put it bluntly, entirely unoriginal. It is not any Earth-shattering revelation that survivors of sexual assault need comprehensive counseling or, in some cases, medical care, nor that universities should

provide these services if the assaults happen on campus. Furthermore, many college campuses already have these programs in place. For example, here at UW we have multiple resources available for assault victims, ranging from University Health Services to Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention. Therefore, Clinton is beating a dead horse by telling universities to create programs they already have — and even if they don’t, how does she plan to enforce these systems on campus? Additionally, Clinton’s first principle offers no guidelines as to how campuses should improve the resources they have in place to deal with sexual assault, or how to institute them at universities that do not have them currently. Overall, Clinton’s first principle reiterates the necessity of ideas and resources that have been integrated into college campuses for years, doing nothing to make these ideas her own or change how colleges treat victims of sexual assault. The second principle, ensuring a fair process for all, once again fails miserably to outline how Clinton plans on creating a fair process on campuses throughout the country. It’s fine and dandy that Clinton believes both university officials and the judicial system should take sexual assaults seriously — in fact 80 percent of Americans agree that believing the word of a sexual assault survivor is either a very important or important issue. But the simple fact is many reported cases of sexual assault are not taken seriously, and the overwhelming majority of cases are not

reported at all. sexual assault among university students. It is not enough for Clinton to simply state Clinton’s plan regarding sexual assault on there needs to be equality and fairness. college campuses is at most a place to start. To improve the second principle, and her If she chooses, Clinton can expand upon overall plan, Clinton needs to stop focusing the ideas outlined on her website to give on what needs to change and begin focusing a concrete plan of action for tackling the on how to change it. improvements she believes need to be That’s the only way to improve the implemented to prevent sexual assault. handling and prosecution of cases involving Until then, her three principles are nothing sexual assault. Perhaps this principle could more than lofty generalizations about the be taken more seriously if she were to current state of assault on campuses. commit to tangible solutions. It’s easy to use buzzwords — it’s much Clinton’s third principle, increasing harder to commit to making stepping stones prevention efforts, finally begins to offer to put an end to this extremely serious comprehensive solutions to at least one problem. of the existing problems plaguing college campuses — the lack of education regarding Aly Niehans (alyniehans@outlook.com) is sexual assault. a freshman majoring in political science and “We need to redouble our prevention international studies. efforts and start them earlier,” Clinton said on the topic of stopping sexual assault before it happens. Clinton goes on to say that educational programs concerning consent and bystander intervention need to be integrated into not only the curriculum for university students, but for students in lower grades as well. The third principle is the only place in Clinton’s plan where she comprehensively offers a suggestion for steps that Photo · Clinton has found herself under scrutiny on the subject of sexual can be taken to mitigate assault often in the context of her husband and former president Bill

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Letter to the editor: Senator Risser urges UW students to vote Millennials carry significant weight in electorate, imperative for them to cast votes for strong candidates dedicated to public service Letter to the editor

Your vote this year matters a great deal in shaping a more progressive future for yourself, your neighbors and future generations. Millennials now match Baby Boomers in their share of the electorate, and I hope that as a voting bloc, this generation decides to express its desires for the future of our country by exercising its opportunity to vote. You have the ability this November, 19 • badgerherald.com • November 1, 2016

to truly make a difference by voting for candidates who have spent their careers in public service fighting to move our country forward — Hillary Clinton for president and Russ Feingold for Senate. Helping Feingold win back his Senate seat will help Democrats win back the majority in the Senate, giving Clinton greater leverage and continuing the progressive direction we have enjoyed during President Barack Obama’s time in office. For those who are upset by the choice between both major presidential candidates, remember the importance of

Supreme Court nominations. For those who suggest their vote doesn’t count, remember President George W. Bush was declared president as a result of only 537 votes in Florida, out of almost 6 million votes cast in that state. For over 25 years, the votes cast by Madison residents have helped ensure that the state of Wisconsin voted to move our country forward in presidential elections. I anticipate this election year will continue that legacy and I hope that you will take the opportunity to vote in this historic election.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8 but you can also vote now. You can register to vote at your polling station on Election Day. You must present a voter ID. You can get a valid voter ID at Union South. Learn more at vote.wisc.edu. To find your polling place or find out what documents to bring for registering to vote or presenting ID, please visit myvote.wi.gov. Fred Risser is a Wisconsin State Senator of the 26th district.

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The Badger Herald editorial board endorses Hillary Clinton for president A vote for Clinton is more than a vote against Trump — it’s a vote for dignity, tolerance, respect at a time when America needs it most by The Badger Herald Editorial Board

This has not been an ordinary election season. It’s bred apathy and cynicism across the electorate, and it’s pitted the first ever female nominee of a major political party against a sexist, inexperienced businessman-turnedpolitician. Too often, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is seen as nothing more than a slightly better option than Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. But Clinton is an exceptional candidate. A vote for her is not a vote for the lesser of two evils. A vote for Clinton is a vote for experience, dignity, stability, compromise in leadership and a vision for the United States that encourages inclusivity and American ideals. As a former first lady, senator and secretary of state, Clinton is a driven and qualified candidate for president — certainly the most qualified America has seen in recent history. On the other hand, a vote for Trump, a known and proven racist, bigot and misogynist, is a vote for an extreme antagonist with absolutely no political experience and no demonstrated drive to compromise. Where Trump falls short, Clinton excels. Clinton has proved herself to be a resilient and capable candidate. Her savviness in of economic policy, the environment and especially foreign affairs will ensure that she sets the U.S. on a prosperous track for years to come. Clinton’s commitment to infrastructure improvement will expand roads and bridges, and establish clean energy initiatives that are responsive to the realities America and the world are facing. Her five-year, $275 billion infrastructure plan will foster economic growth and provide employment opportunities for thousands. As secretary of state, Clinton worked hard to improve this country’s relationship to other foreign governments, relationships

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that had been strained during the President George W. Bush administration and American intervention in the Middle East. Under a Clinton administration, this kind of inter-country dialogue will only continue to grow. While Clinton works to promote unity at home and abroad, Trump breeds divisiveness. Trump has given new life to a scary, hypernationalist faction of the Republican party. This has been misconstrued as leadership, but it’s nothing more than fear and hate-mongering. At this point, Trump has proven his inexperience, his complete disregard for American citizens and his poor temperament, and focusing on Trump’s inadequacy is an insult to Clinton’s candidacy. In this election cycle, the stakes are high. Wasting your vote on a third party candidate or refusing to vote on Nov. 8 have potentially disastrous consequences. This is not the election year to throw away your vote trying to make a point — one that will be moot if we have to deal with a bigoted president for the next four years. In contrast, we have a candidate who has demonstrated her commitment to education, women, health care and dignity — all the things that America takes pride in. With the University of Wisconsin making voting so simple, there is no excuse not to turn out. Despite obstacles like voter ID laws, which can prevent out-of-state residents from voting, the university will have voter ID printers available at polling places around campus on Election Day — all you need is a driver’s license or WisCard. Voting in this election is crucial for the future of this country. American greatness, the supposed end goal of Trump’s campaign, cannot be achieved with a president who incorporates xenophobia and sexism into America’s political agenda. But a vote for Clinton will foster national and international stability, providing a strong

foundation for a competent president to implement her well-thought-out policies to better America. We at UW profess to be a politically active and engaged campus, in the heart of a “progressive” city that values human dignity, democratic discourse, freedom and equality.

Clinton embodies all of these ideals and has done so her entire political career, making her not only the better choice than her opponent but the right choice to represent UW’s core values.

Photo · Clinton has spent a lifetime in politics, advocating for issues like women’s health and reducing income inequality at every turn. Katie Cooney The Badger Herald

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UW System should have authority over its own construction projects University administration’s lack of adequate control over renovation explains constant, seemingly disorganized building projects by Phil Michaelson Associate Opinion Editor

The University of Wisconsin System should be able to manage construction projects on campuses rather than allowing bureaucracy to muddle up the works. If it ever feels like UW-Madison is constantly under construction, it’s because UW-Madison is constantly under construction. In my three short years here, I’ve seen Library Mall revamped, the terrace and the Memorial Union made anew and I’ll be throwing my graduation cap while the SERF is being rebuilt. But, as needed as these renovations usually are, the fact of the matter is that construction, more often than not, can create quite the hassle for those within its vicinity. Quite the hot take I know, but you can’t deny that the best kind of construction is finished construction. Apparently, all of the infrastructure construction for campuses included in the

UW System is almost entirely managed by the state Department of Administration. I guess the fact that the UW System is a conglomeration of public colleges funded heavily by state taxpayers means the state government should definitely have a say in what happens with these schools, especially considering the price tags these construction projects usually carry. But to have one state agency handling almost all of the UW System’s construction projects seems like a bit much. Furthermore, state antics, I mean politics, have a pesky habit of delaying any sort of progress on these projects. Take two recent projects referenced in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article regarding this whole subject: two residence halls, two schools, two different methods of construction management and two very different results. UW-Lacrosse and UW-Platteville each constructed a new residence hall for their campus. UW-Lacrosse’s was built by the state while UW-Platteville’s was built by private methods. At the end of the day,

the privately built hall in Platteville was finished 18 months sooner and a for a few million dollars cheaper. I mean, it’s pretty hard to argue with quicker and cheaper, especially when construction on the SERF is going to take around two years to complete and carries a $236 million price tag. So, it’s safe to say that construction management for the UW System definitely has some room for improvement. The funny thing is the UW System Board of Regents has apparently been vying for more control over campus construction management for a while now. The UW System recently submitted a proposal that would allow the Board of Regents to manage construction projects on facilities which have their own program revenues, such as residence halls and recreational centers. Under this proposal, state agencies would only handle finances and funding for these projects while the Board of Regents would be entirely responsible for managing the projects.

Moving the responsibility of managing these projects to the Board of Regents, who are far more closely connected to UW System campuses than a state agency, should allow these projects to be planned, started and completed in a more efficient fashion. Once the UW System can step outside the public domain of state-run projects and into the private sector, it can tap into the competition of capitalism. This can ideally allow the most efficient construction company to be hired which should lead to a quick and easy construction project. The solution for increasing the efficiency of construction projects on UW System campuses is pretty clear, and as we wait for the decision regarding the UW System’s proposal, I can only wonder why this hasn’t happened sooner. Phil Michaelson (pmichaelson@ badgerherald.com) is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering.

Trump will inevitably shift blame to Paul Ryan after his eventual loss Republican presidential nominee, with a knack for refusing to admit fault, already searching for scapegoats to explain his defeat by Aaron Reilly Opinion Editor

It’s become ever so evident that, in his mind, nothing is the fault of Republican nominee Donald Trump. So guess whose fault it will be when Trump loses the presidential election? That’s right — not his own. In fact, Team Trump is gearing up to blame their inevitable defeat on one man, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan citing Ryan’s “betrayal” in abandoning Trump when it became all too clear that the Republican nominee thought he could get away with sexual assault. There’s not much left to blame his inevitable loss on. This makes Ryan his best option, but he is undermining himself at every turn. He’s tried to blame it on Democrats falsifying poll numbers, tweeting out, “Major story that the Democrats are making up phony polls in order to suppress the Trump. We are going to WIN!” The Marquette Poll, Wisconsin’s most trusted poll for gathering election projections and perceptions of candidates, suggests Trump is losing Wisconsin to former Secretary of State

Hillary Clinton by a seven point margin — 44 percent to 37 percent — according to their most recent polling. When an independent, scientifically conducted poll says Trump is losing, I believe it. On a national level, Real Clear Politics analyzes the major national political polls and synthesizes them. Their latest available polling data, taken from Oct. 13 to 23, shows Clinton with a 5.5 percent lead over Trump. Still, Ryan is a good target to blame. Trump has been hurting in the polls ever since Ryan split from him — though this can be readily and easily explained by Trump’s own actions. But I’m assuming Trump thinks all of this is helping his campaign. Trump’s campaign manager Kellyanne Conway realizes they’re hurting, allowing her to position the campaign into total blame-Ryan mode once the election concludes in defeat. As she said on Meet the Press, “We are behind.” Trump, however, seems oblivious to his manager’s plotting, tweeting out, “We are winning and the press is refusing to report it. Don’t let them fool you — get out and vote!

#DrainTheSwamp on November 8th!” To see how Trump is shooting himself in the foot in terms of finding a scapegoat for his presidential loss, look to his other excuse — a rigged election. This has been a constant theme perpetuated by Trump. When he had time to address whether or not he’d accept the outcome of the presidential election in the third debate, he said, “We’ll see.” Far from being a rallying cry, this is Trump’s worst excuse for losing the presidency for obvious reasons. A News21 analysis looked into the 2,068 alleged cases of voter fraud reported, and found that while fraud has occurred, it is miniscule compared to the nearly 146 million registered voters in the span of the study. Anyone with internet access will be able to look at voter fraud numbers and conclude that voter fraud did not play a definitive role in this election. This highlights why Ryan is the perfect scapegoat for Trump. Like voter fraud, Ryan’s effect is not qualitative. We cannot see how Ryan’s break has brought down Trump’s poll numbers.

Trump can spin Ryan’s disloyalty in any fashion he wishes, so it is imperative for him to stop contradicting himself and consolidate his blame for his eventual presidential loss on Ryan. Aaron Reilly (areilly@badgerherald.om) is a sophomore majoring in social work and economics.

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In our Senate race, Johnson is the only candidate prepared for the task Feingold’s false ads paired with lack of knowledge on navy, minimum wage, health care further prove Johnson is Wisconsin’s ideal choice by John Graber Columnist

While the presidential election dominates national and state headlines, Wisconsinites also have an upcoming Senate election to vote in. In many ways, there has never been such a stark contrast between two candidates. Incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, an Oshkosh manufacturer who has just finished his first six years in politics, is taking on the man he defeated back in 2010: Democrat Russ Feingold, who has served most of his life in public office. Wisconsinites should have a senator who will best serve their interests. In my view, that man is Johnson. It’s going to be a tough race for Johnson. Initially, many Wisconsin voters didn’t have enough information to form an opinion of him. The Marquette Law School poll at the end of August showed that 32 percent of voters didn’t have a favorable or unfavorable view of Johnson, compared to 25 percent for Feingold. Feingold has also gone back on his promise of not receiving out-of-state funding and has used an overwhelming amount of attack ads on his opponent. Johnson has grown frustrated with Feingold’s ads, which have falsely attacked the senator on issues like trade policy, according to PolitiFact. Nevertheless, the Republican has been fighting his way back up. According to the October Marquette poll, 46 percent of likely voters back Feingold while 44 percent back Johnson. It is also worth noticing that those who hold no opinion of Johnson has decreased to 20 percent. The incumbent is fighting back. There’s an important reason why Johnson’s support has been improving as more voters receive his message: the successful plastics maker has also manufactured a stellar record in the Senate. As the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Johnson understands that the United States needs to have a powerful military to protect ourselves and our allies. In June, he introduced an amendment to allow enough funds for a 52-ship fleet of the latest high-tech Littoral class vessels. Currently, Defense Secretary Ash Carter has reduced the number of planned Littoral ships from 52 to 40. This is a dangerous idea, since the power and size of the U.S. Navy is necessary to guarantee

Photo · Ron Johnson has a purer understanding of the changes Wisconsin voters are asking for, and is better prepared to serve the state at a national level. Herald File Photo global peace and safety. Feingold, on the other hand, supports reducing the size of the navy. The navy has planned for the construction of 12 new submarines to replace aging subs that will no longer be in use. Feingold doesn’t see national security as priority and believes that there should be only eight submarines, but this gives our armed forces less flexibility. He should spend more time listening to our military officials. Rear Admiral Joseph Tofalo has argued that less submarines would give our navy less capability to defend both oceans. Vice Admiral Terry

Benedict said a lower number of submarines would be insufficient to meet our national commitments at a breakfast discussion in June 2015. The two also differ on health care policy. Feingold voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2011, more commonly known as Obamacare. The unpopularity of the law was one of the issues that contributed to his defeat in 2010, yet he still supports it. Obamacare has been a disaster since its implementation. More than 37,000 Wisconsinites are expected to lose health insurance through the federal exchanges

next year, while premiums are projected to go up an average of 15.9 percent. At a national level, more than 1 million people are expected to lose health insurance because of the terrible climate that has struck health insurance providers. Johnson, on the other hand, understands that Wisconsin voters want a different law. Last year he proposed the Preserving Freedom and Choice in Health Care Act, which would repeal Obamacare’s individual mandate, employer mandate, and ends the penalties that punish Americans for not buying health insurance. His plan won’t be immediate, so those who have coverage through Obamacare will have time to adjust. This is what many Americans would prefer, as many don’t want to sign up, as shown through the federal government’s diminishing enrollment forecasts. Lastly, both men have a different views on poverty. Johnson has backed the Joseph Project, a program created with the help of Greater Praise Church of God in Christ to help the poor get work training and find jobs. Originally based in Milwaukee, the Joseph Project has now expanded into Madison. Currently, the project has connected more than 140 people with job interviews, with more than 80 receiving employment offers. Feingold prefers to recklessly raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, believing it will solve economic hardships. Despite good intentions, the minimum wage has been proven to be counterproductive. A study from the nonpartisan American Action Forum found that such a high wage floor would cost 6.6 million jobs because of higher labor costs. The University of New Hampshire’s Survey Center found that 72 percent of American economists oppose the $15 minimum wage proposal. Thanks to his business experience, Johnson knows that the proposal would be disastrous. Wisconsin has a big choice to make for the U.S. Senate. Feingold is a return to politics and policies that have continued to fail us. Johnson wants to put our state and our country on the right track. That’s why I voted for him, and encourage you to do the same. John M. Graber (jgraber3@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in history and political science.

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Koenig, Hayes spend senior offseason on picket line Two Badger leaders made waves with their off court protests this year over issues that are making national headlines “With the mascots and all that stuff I think people think its OK to Beat Writer make fun of us,” Koenig the Milwaukee University of Wisconsin basketball told players Bronson Koenig and Nigel Hayes Journal Sentinel. “I feel have been making waves this offseason for like sometimes we are the lowest of the low among everything but basketball. the minorities ... and when From the Keystone Pipeline to collegiate a Native American kid sees athletes getting paid, the two have taken that growing up and see some pretty profound stances that hit disrespect, it lowers their home for each of them and are attracting self-esteem and puts them national attention. Despite the laid back and comical nature Koenig and Hayes have in a lower place in society.” He later went on to had in front of a microphone in the past, the two have put on stern faces to address explain how the name Redskins refers to what problems they see affecting them Native Americans being before they lose the publicity in the coming skinned. The issue of the year. Washington, D.C. football Issues like these have been front and center lately due to 49ers quarterback Colin team has offended many Kaepernick-led protests in the NFL and across athletes in the U.S., and has been overlooked athletes like Carmelo Anthony speaking according to the LaCrosse, out against police brutality. In line with Wisconsin native. Madison’s political history and nature, Koenig’s loyalty to his Wisconsin’s own athletes have been known to take stands for things they believe in heritage was put on full display earlier this fall and representing a better conversation when he joined the protests than this current election. of the North Dakota Koenig, a member of the Ho-Chunk pipeline, an oil pipeline nation, has been outspoken against the use of Native Americans names as mascots, that cuts through sacred Photo · The men’s basketball point guard and strong forward abandoned their usual humorous personas to tackle some serious including the Washington Redskin’s. The tribal land. Koenig drove the 11 hours to North senior point guard has displayed a strong issues as prominent figures in Madison. connection with his native heritage this Dakota, joining his older brother offseason and has been as vocal as possible and athletic trainer Clint Parks. Marissa Haegele In addition to joining the as of late. The Badger Herald protests, Koenig also hosted an impromptu basketball politics, to say the least. His latest display NBA draft last year, potentially turning clinic for the local came during ESPN’s College GameDay, down a huge pay-day. If he was drafted Support for Women & Babies kids. Koenig is a when he help up a sign that read, “Broke late in the first round as some projected massive figure in College Athlete. Anything Helps.” The sign him, Hayes could have made more than $2 the Native American listed a Venmo account for people to send million in his first two years in the league. community — a money to. He then gave all the money to One of these skeptics is Marquette young leader in a the Boys and Girls Club. University guard Duane Wilson. In a community with few College GameDay is certainly an series of tweets, Wilson condemned athletes representing appropriate place for Hayes’s protest of the Hayes’ protests as a social media stunt for them as proudly as NCAA’s policy that disallows any form of attention. Wilson mentioned he has a son Koenig. In his short payment to the athletes. and said “it’s a blessing to even get a free time in the national SB Nation reported that ESPN and other education.” spotlight, he has networks pay handsomely to air Big Ten Both Hayes and Koenig have been proved he does not sports. Starting next year, the conference placed on the preseason All-Big Ten team, take this role lightly will pull in $440 million per year to along with teammate Ethan Happ. A panel and does not intend broadcast football and basketball. 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No. 1 Badgers continue undefeated start with sweep of Mankato UW impresses yet again behind standout performances from Wellhausen, remains as gold standard in women’s hockey by Kristen Larson Beat Writer

The University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team will come back to LaBahn Arena this week, still unbeaten and still the No. 1 ranked team in the country. The Badgers (9-0-1, 7-0-1 WCHA) continued their impressive five week winning streak against Minnesota State University-Mankato this weekend, topping the Mavericks 3-0 Friday and 3-1 Saturday. Wisconsin managed to top off Mankato, even with heavily modified lines due to the absence of two key players. UW was without key forwards Annie Pankowski and Samantha Cogan this weekend. Pankowski, who is also expected to miss the Badgers next game against Bemidji State University, is currently

competing with Team USA in the Four Nations Cup. Even with their first and third lines severely modified, the Badgers still managed to sweep Mankato over two nights of intense play. The Badgers and their star goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens held the Mavericks off through six intense periods, clinching their third weekend sweep this month. UW has been successful for this long this season due to the emergence of dominant scorers in their last few matchups. Their matchup against Ohio State University saw junior Emily Clark emerge and clinch a win in crunch time. Senior Sarah Nurse stepped up and made an impressive five goals against the then-No. 7 University of North Dakota to help the Badgers defeat top ten foe. This weekend, junior Baylee Wellhausen

got her chance in the UW spotlight, when she helped the Badgers skate away from Mankato Saturday. The Badgers had been a point behind the Mavericks until senior Mellissa Channell helped to tie the game up 1-1. Wellhausen would then time two wellplaced pucks into the Mavericks net during the second period, helping the Badgers hold down Mankato by a two-point deficit. This would be the safety net that the Badgers would need to win the game, and Wellhausen told UW Athletics that helping to solidify this win felt great. “It felt really good to get the win today,” Wellhausen said. “It was definitely a battle, I think that the team pulled together and pulled off the win and it feels more victorious when you have such a battle like that.” Even with such a modified roster,

Wisconsin head coach Mark Johnson was proud of the effort that he saw from his team this weekend. With Pankowski’s absence continuing into next week’s matchup against Bemidji, Johnson knows their next home game is going to mark the end of a difficult, but successful, stretch of playing. “The kids played well and hard,” Johnson said. “We’re missing a few people this weekend but the kids got an opportunity and played extremely well. Now we’ve got an extra day of rest before the Saturday and Sunday series, and then a weekend off. We’re getting better which is the most important thing.” The Badgers come home to LaBahn Saturday to take on Bemidji. After almost a month on the road, they will play one last weekend before earning a much-deserved week off.

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Jack Cichy, Somerset native, team walk-on, continues to work, push toward next season with same mindset before his injury by Chris Bumbaca

him. The 2017 season will arrive with Cichy back, ready to assume full-time leadership Jack Cichy will not step on the field again duties as one of the most seasoned veterans for the University of Wisconsin football of a unit that will most likely return eight team this season. A torn left pectoral starters. The fact he will be in position to suffered in the match against the University do so is a testament to his self-belief and of Iowa Oct. 22 brought that cruel fate upon work ethic. javaden-badgerherald-2015.pdf 2 9/2/15 4:43 PM Cichy began his career at UW as a walkon, continuing a common theme Badger fans have seen for the last couple of decades: Wisconsin grooming nonOn campus. In Grand Central. scholarship players to be 1022 W. Johnson St. among the most impactful players on the roster. “My dad always told me, you work your butt off every day, you get what you earn,” Cichy said the Monday before his 2016 season would be cut short. Cichy’s father also soothed Senior Sports Writer

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his anxiety of earning a scholarship. If it’s meant to be there, his father said, it would eventually come his way. It was a piece of advice Cichy took to heart every day. Cichy, a Somerset, Wisconsin, native, earned a scholarship in 2015 after walking onto the Badgers in 2013 and redshirting that season. Look at just the 2016 graduating class of current NFL players who began their careers as walk-ons at UW: Joe Schobert, Alex Erickson and Joel Stave. Imagine last season without those three players. Now, this season, the Badgers will have to go through half of their season without Cichy, the seeming heir to the walk-on legacy of success. “I can go to bed every night knowing I’m trying to be the best football player I can be,” Cichy said of his work ethic. Cichy had been on a tear when he went down. His 60 tackles still leads the Badgers, even after the Nebraska game, in which he did not play. He recorded 45 solo tackles, which was more total tackles than any other UW player when he was injured. Also, his solo tackle mark ranked sixth in the nation. Twice Cichy had been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week, following Wisconsin’s win over Louisiana State University and the Badgers loss against Ohio State. He also earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts against the Buckeyes, a 15 tackle performance. In the 2.5-game span between Michigan, Ohio State and the first half

against Iowa, where he suffered the injury while tangling with Hawkeye quarterback C.J. Beathard on their out-of-bounds, Cichy recorded 37 tackles. The week leading up to his injury, Sports Illustrated named Cichy to its Midseason All-American team. The accolades make the fact Cichy didn’t have a Division I scholarship offer awaiting him rather surprising. He said he held several Division I-AA offers and nearly decided on Holy Cross, before realizing Wisconsin was the only place for him. “My mindset was always I wanted to see how good I could really be,” Cichy said. “If I had gone to a DIII or DI-AA school, I might have asked ‘What if?’ and I never really want to ask that. When I got the opportunity to come to Wisconsin, I wanted to be the best football player I could be.” Cichy also said seeing previous walk-ons before him succeed at UW motivated him to be in the next crop. He’s well on his way to doing so. Vince Biegel, who is a close friend of Cichy’s and the leader of the defense this season, expects him to be a big part of morale the rest of 2016. “He was our energy to our defense,” Biegel said. “We’re still gonna need him to be that person if we want to get to where we want to get at the end of the season.” Come next year, Biegel will pass the baton to Jack Cichy. If his career at UW has shown anything, it’s that he will be ready to rise to the challenge. November 1, 2016 • badgerherald.com • 25

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Head coach Greg Gard and the No. 10 University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team opened up their 2016-17 season against their coach’s alma mater at UW-Platteville and their head coach, Jeff Gard. While the early exhibition game was a good chance for the Badger faithful to see their preseason 10th ranked team for the first time this year, the two Gards helped set up the game to raise awareness for brain cancer, a disease that took their father one year ago. The two brothers in partnership with the UW Carbone Cancer Center curated the matchup, which served to ease the pain of dealing with a tragic anniversary and acknowledging the work of researchers and doctors working on a cure. “Hopefully we can put a positive spin on this and I told the team how inspirational they are to people,” Greg Gard said. “They have the ability to put the smile on someone’s face who has to go back and fight this disease.” Cancer survivors lined mid court during halftime at which time anyone who is or has known someone who has struggled with cancer was asked to stand, and the majority of the Kohl Center rose to its feet. In honor of their father, Glen Gard, the brothers filled a seat in between the benches and away from Glen Gard’s normal seat behind the Wisconsin bench with flowers to show their father’s lack of favoritism. While neither coach was on hand to witness the halftime honor, hearing about the moment definitely struck a chord. Both coaches talked on how the game was a great thing to be a part of and definitely beat the alternative of not having a game on the day. Despite a strong showing from the Pioneers, the Badgers held on 86-58 behind promising performances from a whole slew of new and old faces. While UW-Madison returns 99.8 percent of their minutes played from a year ago, Greg Gard was able to use the game as an opportunity to try out the likes of new additions in redshirt freshman Brevin Pritzl, true freshman D’Mitrik Trice and sophomore Andy Van Vliet. The three made a limited but solid presence on the game with the starting lineup playing 54 percent of the minutes for the Badgers. Probably the most impressive of the bunch was D’Mitrik Trice, brother of former Michigan State University point guard Travis Trice, who recorded 12 minutes on the day and two assists. The performance from D’Mitrik Trice certainly made an impact on Greg Gard, who talked on the maturity and development of the young freshman on such an experienced lineup.

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“Trice has taken the steps in practice to earn the time he got today,” Greg Gard said. “He’s a freshman but he’s young and he’s poised and I like his moxie. He’s well advanced for his age.” Even with the emotion of the day, both coaches responded with the same intensity and passion that fans of each team have come to know. Jeff Gard, currently in his 13th year as head coach of the Pioneers, paced up and down to the court and willed his team to a 44-34 halftime deficit before falling short in the second half. Greg Gard, a second-year head coach at Madison and former six-year assistant coach at Platteville, displayed his typical and more mild-mannered approach in his first coaching debut since being given the head job from Wisconsin legend, Bo Ryan, mid-way through last season. “Win or lose today, this program won,” Jeff Gard said. “It was much more than just a basketball game today.” The Gards weren’t the only brothers facing off for the first time this weekend. Fifth-year senior guard Zak Showalter matched up with his junior brother, Jake Showalter. Jake Showalter transferred to Platteville after two years at North Dakota University just in time to play his brother in his final year in Madison. The game was an interesting matchup for a duo that won a state championship together back in 2012 before Zak Showalter left for Wisconsin. Jake Showalter, however, continued the success that the two had built and won two more state championships before heading to North Dakota. “It was a lot of fun and we were just very lucky to get this opportunity to play against each other,” Jake Showalter said. “Like coach said, we’re making an impact and that’s the big picture here.” With expectations sky high for the Badgers and a brutal non-conference schedule, which includes a trip to the Maui Invitational, featuring several powerhouse squads, the Sunday game provided a good sense of the what is to come in the 2016-17 season. The younger additions have a clear learning curve to overcome, but the veterans look poised and ready to get them up to speed. It wasn’t the prettiest or most dominant performance from the Badgers, but was a fun way to celebrate the life and work of those affected by brain cancer. Greg Gard was pleased with the depth on the team, but acknowledged all the work that still needs to be done around the basket. “I told the guys, make the most of every chance you get in however many minutes you get,” The Badger coach said. “We’ve got some

decisions to make going forward.” The playing, as well as the experience of playing in such an emotional atmospher, should give the Badgers more depth and put them in the right mindset going into the

heart of the season. UW-Madison stays home for the next two weeks in anticipation of their regular season opener with the University of Central Arkansas at home Nov. 11.

Photo · The two brothers helped set up the emotional game to honor those who are fighting brain cancer and to help find a cure for the disease. Survivors and scientists were given tributes throughout the game Sunday. Marissa Haegele The Badger Herald

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