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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017 · VOL 48 ISSUE 20 · BADGERHERALD.COM

Many students on campus balance day-to-day studies with full-time jobs as parents

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10 HISTORIC START ON DIAMOND

Bear in the Forest uses indie tunes to project environmentalist ideas.

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The Badgers dropped their first game of the season but, at 8-1, are setting early UW records.

Young Americans for Liberty advocate for freedom of expression on campus as protests and pressures over controversial campus events and classes continue.

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

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Tchami at the Majestic, 9 p.m., $25

JOHNNYSWIM (Sold Out) at the Majestic, 8:30 p.m., $18

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Saturday 3/4 Madison On Tap at the Alliant Energy Center, 12:30-5:00 p.m., $45

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California Guitar Trio at High Noon Saloon, 7:30 p.m., $25

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Organization encourages Wis. women to lead in state government Group also offers scholarships, internship opportunities to those considering, already pursuing political careers by Vidushi Saxena News Editor

For Wisconsin Women in Government, encouraging girls and women alike to be leaders in whatever they do takes center stage. The 30-year-old organization traces its humble beginnings to the pier at Madison’s Edgewater Hotel. Wisconsin Women in Government President Karalyn Kratowicz said a small group of women met there to talk about how to “give back” to women interested in government careers. “[They wanted to] create a place for these women to connect and network,” Kratowicz said. “That’s how this organization began.” Kratowicz said the group offers scholarships to encourage girls to be leaders and take charge in the state government. It also holds leadership training programs every 18 months for women already pursuing careers in government. This is in partnership with University of Wisconsin’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, she said. Many of the organization’s scholarships target female students studying at UW System schools and Wisconsin’s technical and independent colleges, Kratowicz said. One is the Badger Girls State scholarship, which is awarded to cultivate an interest in government for students as long as they attend a Wisconsin school. Another program the group offers is the Bonnie Reese Legislative Internship, which is for women who want to work at legislative service agencies, she said. Kratowicz said Wisconsin Women in Government has strong ties with its local community and always tries to redirect funding

efforts to scholarships. It also uses funding to run professional development events and open new branches around the state. She said a new committee in Wisconsin’s southeast region is working on helping women in that region, and the organization is working to establish more committees like it. Women often face disparities in not only government leadership positions but also in similar positions in other fields. Kratowicz said more people, including members of Wisconsin Women in Government, are making concerted efforts to help women gain the right skills and mindset to succeed as leaders. While there could be more efforts like this across the state, she said women are pursuing leadership roles more frequently overall. “There is genuine interest in having women represented at all levels in Wisconsin, and this is something that shouldn’t be overlooked,” Kratowicz said. “I can’t speak for what men think of women advancing, but it’s happening, even if it’s not happening as quickly as it could be.” Unlike many organizations of its type, Kratowicz said Wisconsin Women in Government is bipartisan. With the current, relatively politically divided climate, she said it is imperative people on both sides have “deliberate dialogue” and support women in government. Kratowicz said she and Wisconsin Women in Government encourage female students to consider leadership as an option even before they start their professional careers. She said

they should work toward gaining experience and know that nothing can stop them from achieving what they want to, inside or outside government. “I think any young student who’s planning their career should think about leadership as an option,” Kratowicz said. “The earlier women

start thinking about becoming leaders, the more prepared they’d be when the opportunity to apply for a job comes along and they’d have mentally thought about what it means for them to hold that position.”

Photo · Wisconsin Women in Goverment works with UW’s La Follette School of Public Affairs to organize special leadership seminars. Courtesy of Wisconsin Women in Government

Number of newborns suffering from opioid addiction increases four-fold Wisconsin DHS proposed $15.7 million plan supporting community coalitions focused on reducing nonmedical use of drugs by Helu Wang City Editor

In response to the rise in the number of babies born with opioid addictions, Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services proposed a new initiative to reduce the nonmedical use of opioids among young people, establish accessible addiction treatment programs and develop abuseintervention training for professionals. According to a DHS report, the rate of neonatal abstinence syndrome, which occurs when an infant is born with withdrawal symptoms from substances its mother takes, increased from 2 to 8.7 per thousand births from 2006 to 2014. This is a 335 percent increase statewide with rates in Dane County doubling from 3.1 to 6.6. DHS spokesperson Elizabeth Goodsitt

said this is a direct result of the increase in opioid use and misuse. Women who actively misuse opioids and/or use methadone or buprenorphine to recover from addiction are likely to give birth to infants who will suffer from the syndrome. Neonatal abstinence syndrome is associated with physiological and behavioral consequences like low birth weight and respiratory problems, Goodsitt said. Randall Brown, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin’s department of family medicine and community health, said babies with this syndrome would be tremulous, sneezing, yawning, have convulsions and difficulties with feeding. “NAS is definitely caused by drug use during pregnancy,” Brown said. Brown said interventions and treatment for

the syndrome strongly depend on mothers. Health services should educate pregnant women about the impact of opioid abuse, provide medication and consultations and communicate with families. He said they should also address any mental health issues that could encourage the mother to abuse substances. According to DHS’s report, opioid-related overdose deaths tripled in Wisconsin from 194 deaths in 2003 to 622 in 2014. The organization issued public health advisories to inform residents about the scope of the problem and encouraged cooperative effort among different state agencies, Goodsitt said. “DHS has made fighting the opioid epidemic a top priority,” Goodsitt said. DHS has also proposed a $15.7 million plan to the federal Substance Abuse and

Mental Health Services Administration in support of the fight against Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic. This plan includes supporting community coalitions that focus on reducing the nonmedical use of opioids among people ages 12 to 25. It establishes a hotline to provide information on treatment and recovery services and expand treatment to uninsured individuals as well, Goodsitt said. Fortunately, for now, researchers have not identified any long-term impact of the neonatal abstinence syndrome on babies, Brown said. On average, symptoms can be treated in two to four weeks. After birth, the baby would be hospitalized and treated until there is no more evidence of withdrawal. “It has been successfully treated for a long time in [a] similar way to treat adults that have addictions,” Brown said. February 28, 2017 • badgerherald.com • 5

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Photo · Supporters of Planned Parenthood and the Affordable Care Act gathered in the Rotunda Saturday to wrap the outside of the Capitol in a 1,800-foot pink ribbon.

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Monsanto donates million-dollar lab to drive UW agricultural innovation Students to be key part of facility’s work on plant research, which includes using molecular biology, imaging technologies by Emilie Burditt Reporter

A new, $10 million plant research lab could help the University of Wisconsin further its research on genetically modified organisms and agricultural production. Monsanto, a company working on agricultural biotechnology, donated the lab to UW earlier this month. Monsanto and UW have a shared history in agricultural research. In the early 1980s, the university opened a scientific research laboratory for plant and agricultural research through Monsanto, which has also helped fund several of UW’s projects, Michael Peterson, Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center director said. The company focuses on producing more fruits and vegetables while simultaneously saving natural resources. In early 2016, Monsanto closed its Middleton branch but

continued to run its lab until it donated it to UW, Monsanto spokesperson Samantha Demille said. UW is now responsible for keeping Monsanto’s “legacy” in plant research alive while expanding the university’s own innovation, she said. “Monsanto donated the facility in order to further cultivate plant research and give UW the opportunity to continue this work,” Demille said. Before the donation, UW was working with only a few hundred genes, but now has an opportunity to expand that dimension to thousands, Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center Associate Director Michael Peterson said. He said there is a “strong call” to study gene function in plants now more than ever before. The lab’s research will specifically focus on plant genes that could affect yield, molecular biology and plant imaging, he said. Plant imaging allows researchers to take a deeper look at plant structure.

UW College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean Kate VandenBosch said in a statement Monsanto’s gift will give UW an edge in the public sector.

“[The new lab] opens up a huge amount of doors [for UW].” Michael Peterson Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center Associate Director

“We can now leverage the diverse strengths of UW–Madison’s plant science community, allowing us to more deeply explore plant gene function and to collaborate with partners around the world to improve crop traits,” VandenBosch said.

The new lab is going to become the hub for the Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center, Demille said. Monsanto’s 100,000-squarefeet donation will add to the center ’s worldclass plant research facilities. Peterson said his 30-year experience working with Monsanto has also encouraged a number of the company’s employees to engage in research at UW. For now, UW will only work with nonprofits and small startups, but could allow private businesses to conduct research in the future as well. Peterson said these businesses would have to pay a fee. Peterson expects students to play a key role in UW’s research at the new lab. The students will have the opportunity to work alongside employees who are experts in this type of research. Internships are also a future possibility, he said. “[The new lab] opens up a huge amount of doors [for UW],” Peterson said.

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enhance lives of Wisconsinites,” Reiland said. The 2017 seminar will focus on different aspects of Wisconsin life like the archaeological sites in Trempealeau, La Crosse’s historic pump house and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. This year’s seminar is particularly different because of its emphasis on state rivers like the Mississippi, Kickapoo and Wisconsin rivers, Reiland said. UW-Madison’s Office of the Provost organizes and conducts the seminar, Reiland said. It is open to faculty and staff, especially those who are new to Wisconsin. The seminar is also intended to promote the Wisconsin Idea and UW-Madison’s commitment to address the issues found in the state, she said. “It touched on so many points and made Wisconsin come alive in many ways,” Reiland said. “You feel invested in it.” Reiland said the seminar helps faculty see the state from multiple perspectives and better understand the differences between Wisconsin’s students. The tour is also an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn about the educational, industrial, social and political realities of Wisconsin.

Previous seminars included trips to the Aldo Leopold Shack and Legacy Center, a dairy farm, the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, UW-Eau Claire, a juvenile detention facility and Milwaukee, Marianne Fairbanks, assistant professor in the UW-Madison School of Human Ecology. The seminar also works to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and drive UW-Madison’s research forward. After completing the tour, UW-Madison German professor Joseph Salmons and other tour participants formed the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures. The center investigates different English dialects across Wisconsin known as “Wisconsin Englishes.” This was based on what they learned while being part of the seminar. Fairbanks said going on the tour provided her with the opportunity to explore the state and also connect with other faculty members. “It’s certainly one of the best things I’ve done since I’ve gotten on campus,” Fairbanks said. “Most of us are new to Wisconsin, and I think it’s such a great experience for new comers to the state.” The seminar will begin in May. February 28, 2017 • badgerherald.com • 7

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UW researchers say all-nighters do more harm than good for grades According to synaptic homeostasis hypothesis, sleeping well improves brain plasticity, information retention, recall by Riley Steinbrenner Photo Editor

We’ve all been guilty of cramming for a midterm the night before so we regurgitate as much information needed to pass the next day — all on four hours of sleep. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin are conducting a study that reveals exactly how hitting the sack instead of the stacks may help you pass the exam through a process they refer to as the synaptic homeostasis hypothesis. Chiara Cirelli and Giulio Tononi, sleep psychiatrists at the UW Center for Sleep and Conscious, discovered sleep is the price we pay for brain plasticity, which is the ability to continue to learn new information throughout our lives. This is a function we cannot maintain during what they refer to as “quiet wake,” such as resting awake on the couch. “Any idea about why we sleep has to answer this fundamental question: [Is there] a function that cannot be easily accomplished in quiet wake that has to require this disconnection?” Cirelli said. “Otherwise, I would do it during quiet wake, because quiet wake is a much less dangerous condition to be in.” While awake, our neurons, which are the railway network of brain cells that intertwine as we learn new information, only connect when necessary, such as during class or reading a book. As more information travels through those connected networks, the stations between them, called synapses, become stronger, Cirelli said. This enables us to recall information quicker and with less energy over time. Yet while our synapses strengthen as we learn throughout the day, an “energyexpensive” process, they reach a point where they can no longer get any stronger. “At one point there is a saturation issue,” Cirelli said. “You can’t just keep going up and up in strength, you need to renormalize.”

FI ELD NOT ES So Cirelli and Tononi hypothesized our minds must have to recover, or renormalize, from all this synaptic stretch that occurs during the day in some way through sleep, so our minds can continue to stretch and get stronger over time. Measuring this change in strength, however, was not easy, Cirelli said. In the early stages of their study, Cirelli and Tononi used a variety of methods for measurement, such as quantifying the amount of proteins in the brain associated with synaptic strength, she said, or measuring if the brain responds strongly to certain simulations – a sign of strong synaptic connections. Ultimately, they found using a highpowered electron microscope yielded the most accurate results in measuring synaptic strength, which strongly correlates with changes in synaptic size, Cirelli said. A larger synapse indicates a stronger synapse. To test their synaptic homeostasis hypothesis, Cirelli and Tononi assigned 6 to 7 hours of sleep to lab mice and compared their synaptic plasticity to that of mice who were awake for 6 to 7 hours, Tononi said. “Changes in synapse size, and thus strength, are believed to be at the basis of synaptic plasticity – the mechanisms by which we learn and remember,” Tononi said. They used the electron microscope to capture images of the mice’s synapses, no larger than a grain of sand, which they compiled into stacks of 500 to 1,000 images to construct blueprints used to measure changes in synaptic strength – a task that took four years to complete with five to six people working full-time, Cirelli said. Through comparing the blueprints, Cirelli and Tononi discovered the size of mice’s synapses noticeably fluctuated

between periods of rest and wake, proving their hypothesis that our synapses grow in strength during the day when we learn and weaken during the night when we sleep – the price we pay for sustaining our brain’s plasticity. A worthwhile investment, but only if you respect it, Tononi said. “Sleep is very important, for many reasons,” he said. “And [students] should respect their sleep. Learning, remembering, being able to speak fluently, being able to integrate a lot of complex information all heavily depend on sleep.” Cirelli said the most effective way to learn and remember is through spaced

learning as opposed to massed learning. This means you divide your study material over a period of time, for example over a few days or weeks, as opposed to all at once like an all-nighter. Contrary to the 7 to 9 hours of sleep the National Sleep Foundation suggests college students receive every night, Cirelli believes it varies highly from person to person. Some people, she said, can recover after sleeping for just a few hours. “There isn’t a time that works for everybody,” Cirelli said. “The best judge is you, you have to sleep as many hours as necessary for you when you wake up to feel restored.”

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Photo · Researchers compared changes in synapse size between mice who slept for 6 to 7 hours and mice who did not sleep. Mice that slept had stronger synapses than those did not. Riley Steinbrenner The Badger Herald

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UW scientists research role of gene-editing in curing inherited diseases Experts question ethics, responsibility associated with such genome-altering technology, encourage students to get involved by Avery Aurand Reporter

Scientists at the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery are at the forefront of human genome research, examining and developing processes that allow for gene editing. Krishanu Saha, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Wisconsin, said the ultimate application of CRISPR Cas9, a biomedical engineering tool, is to edit the human genome. Editing the human genome could have several implications. Saha said doing so could point to potential cures to genetic disorders like Down sydrome and cystic fibrosis. With a grant from the Institute for General Medical Sciences, researchers have learned significant amounts about genomes and their behavior, Saha said. “CRISPR Cas9 is machinery to specifically cut the genome,” Saha said. “Once the genome is cut at the specific sequence, we rely on natural DNA repair

machinery that’s within cells to rewrite the sequence.” There are two main components to CRISPR, Saha said. The first is the protein Cas9 and the second are the bases of single-stranded RNA that tell the protein where to cut in the genome. The Cas9 protein is programmed to cut a certain area by changing the sequence of the RNA component. At WID, researchers like Saha are trying to understand the process of cell reparation on different types of tissues after CRISPR cuts into the genome, he said. “Our lab works with human-derived cells,” Saha said. “We rely on our clinical collaborators to contact patients to get blood or skin biopsies. From that tissue, we can generate stem cells. Once we have pluripotent stem cells, they can make any tissue in the body.” Saha said most of the work being done at his lab at WID pertains to the retina and the brain. He added the field itself is

working to make lasting curative changes in certain inherited diseases. The speed CRISPR operates at is drastically improving the advancement of this field, Saha said. “If we want to cut at a different place in the genome, essentially we can go to the computer, design that sequence, order it from a synthesis company and have it here at WID the next day,” Saha said. “That is one to two orders of magnitude faster than when I started at UW in 2012.” Before the use of CRISPR, genetic scientists were using genome cutting tools that took multiple months. Now, CRISPR does similar or improved work within a few days, Saha said. The rapid advancement of gene-editing technology has raised questions about the ethics of and accessibility to this science. “I think this is one of the biggest questions in biotechnology right now - how do we use this technology responsibly?” Saha said.

Experts in an array of fields are deliberating this very question. Alta Charo, professor of law and bioethics at UW, contributed to an extensively researched report on the subject. Charo said the goal of the report was to analyze how research in gene editing is moving forward and create recommendations about how it may be applied. They paid special attention to see if ethical norms and regulatory structures were set so responsible development could occur here in the U.S. and in other countries, Chara added. How gene-editing technology develops is still in flux and warrants public engagement, Saha said. Student participation in this field, not only on the technical side, but also the bioethics or humanities side, is something he hopes to see more of going forward. “The fact that the tools are there such that we can now do it in a number of days, I think, is pretty cool,” Saha said.

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Self-taught indie artist Bear in the Forest brings nature, good vibes

Alberto Kanost, better known as Bear, offers content focused on environment, self-empowerment through original sound

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“Welcome to the forest,” Alberto Kanost said. Commonly known as Bear from his band Bear in the Forest, the indie musician has gifted access into a different world by combining nature and music. Hailing from the Milwaukee area and a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin, Kanost has been playing music since he was young. Though he began earlier, middle school was the most notable beginning to his talents. This is when he started to teach himself guitar, singing and writing music, something he’s grown to love. “I love howlin’, if you will,” he said. “It just feels good.” Teaching himself how to play and sing has given Kanost more freedom in the songwriting process. Starting from scratch has enabled him to create something entirely singular to his style, and he has created his own shortcuts and ways of doing things, he said. Structurally, Kanost’s creative process has been more free-form, he said. He focuses on cultivating feelings and writing subjective lyrics.

“There are all these ideas in my head, and it’s nice to just sit down and find something that sounds nice,” he said. “I try to connect ideas to the feelings that I’m getting.” One of Kanost’s biggest musical inspirations is nature, and it’s something that translates into his music. At the beginning of a live performance, he often greets listeners with, “Welcome to the forest,” hoping they too can reach a similar mindset. “The forest is a state of mind, an escape from reality or society,” Kanost said. “I’m in the forest when I’m playing music.” This love for nature has allowed Kanost to develop a unique persona, he said. “I’ve always been a lover of the natural world,” Kanost said. “A lot of my passion comes from music, but also from nature and natural spaces. I think I’ve found a really cool way of intersecting that.” There are other themes Kanost weaves into his music. He promotes finding fulfillment and loving yourself. Kanost sings about finding yourself and finding a voice, as well as creating confidence. These themes are going to show up on his current project. “I think a lot about humanity and what our

purpose is here,” he said. “I try to get really deep.” Thinking deeper has partly stemmed from his participation in a scholarship program called First Wave, which promotes activism and art. He has to make art pieces every week — and his art is music. Because of this, he has formed a rhythm of finding a quiet place to sit down and write music, helping carve out a time for creativity during a busy semester. This program has allowed him to access other mindsets he wouldn’t otherwise have been able to, Kanost said. He has written more songs geared towards activism through the scholarship’s encouragement. It has allowed him to be more versatile, he said. Some of the pieces he has created for class have crossed over into his Bear in the Forest material. “It’s starting to be more nuanced,” he said. When he first started writing, his songs stemmed from folk music, and he mostly wrote “angsty youth songs.” He created a collection of these songs and released them on an EP, Fickle Young Mind, last summer. His new project currently in the works, set to be released late summer or fall, is going to be

more of a full-length feature incorporating those deeper themes. He hopes it will further enforce the persona he’s created, though it will be more indie than folk, he said. One of Kanost’s goals for this album is people will hear it and understand what he’s trying to do and who he is, he said. Releasing Fickle Young Mind has created a basis for his future music and has given people something to take him seriously about, he said. It laid the groundwork for his future album, and looking back, Kanost said he realizes how much he has grown since then. “I can’t wait to have more stuff out because it doesn’t represent where I’m at or what I want to do,” he said. The new project is also going to be featuring more collaborations with other artists from Milwaukee and Madison. Working with other artists has enabled him to be versatile in a new way — it has taken him out of this comfort zone and forced him to look at things in a new perspective, he said. Kanost’s music serves as a medium where listeners can access him on a deeper level, as well as nature and themselves. The themes of finding oneself in his music are bound to connect with listeners like never before.

BelAir Cantina to open highly anticipated Madison location this summer Extensive, inclusive menu dedication to freshness, community is bound to make mark on local restaurant scene

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BelAir Cantina is finally making its way to Madison. This summer, the popular Milwaukee-based restaurant will be opening a spot near the Capitol Square, in the old Francesca’s al Lago location. BelAir has been hoping to open a location in Madison for a while, and now the time is finally here, co-owner Leslie Montemurro, who also happens to be a University of Wisconsin alumna, said. While looking for a location, Montemurro said they weren’t really looking for anything specific. When they saw the building, they realized it was the perfect spot. It’s layout and window space provides for a very opening and welcoming atmosphere, which is something that is important to BelAir’s aesthetic, she said. “We have been looking in different neighborhoods for over a year, and really fell for the area surrounding the Capitol,” Montemurro said. “It’s a great vibe.” The restaurant is based on traditional Mexican food, but has been developed to include a California-surf infusion. The menu began with only a few items — around six tacos — but since then, the menu has grown to 10 • badgerherald.com • February 28, 2017

include close to 30. And it has much more than just tacos now — it includes nachos, tortas, fajitas, burritos and more. When developing its menu, BelAir recruited chef and partner Noe Zamora, who brought just the right twist. Ideas for the menu came from both Zamora, who had knowledge of traditional Mexican foods, as well as inspiration from traveling to other places, Montemurro said. A lot of its tacos are invented, as well. BelAir’s menu revolves around inclusion for all dietary needs. By popular demand, BelAir decided to make dishes that are gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan, Montemurro said. Fresh ingredients are also central to the restaurant’s concept, Montemurro said. BelAir uses fresh ingredients for things like its salsas and other daily needs. Fresh vegetables are also very important for its vegetarian and vegan dishes. The vegetarian and vegan dishes aren’t centered around making up for the loss of meat by using things like tofu, Montemurro said. Instead, an emphasis is put on using those fresh vegetables to create something that

is still decadent and delicious. BelAir is the perfect fit for Madison. This is a city that has been dedicated to fresh ingredients and fresh concepts, and BelAir fits right in with that. This fresh concept is not the only thing BelAir is projected to bring. Community is something that has been just as central as the food. “The community has always been important to us,” Montemurro said. “With BelAir, we strive get involved in supporting non-profits in the different neighborhoods where we operate.” Through a program called Powered by Tacos, BelAir has donated thousands of dollars to different charities, mostly health and youth programs, Montemurro said. “For instance, in Wauwatosa we were able to donate over $20,000 to help develop a safe community skate park,” Montemurro said. BelAir’s idea of community extends beyond donating its proceeds. BelAir’s employees are essential to the restaurant’s success because they are the face of the company, Montemurro said.

“We feel that we have more of an obligation to them, than they to us,” Montemurro said. “It is on our shoulders to provide a safe, nondiscrimating, open-minded environment for them. We take that very seriously.” This goes for students as well, and BelAir hopes it can make the Madison location a good place for students to work, Montemurro said. Its fun and open environment is bound to attract younger employees. Knowledge of BelAir’s concept and menu is also important for its employees to possess. For example, BelAir houses around 100 varieties of tequila, some coming directly from Mexico. For employees to get a handle on this wide variety of tequila, BelAir has sent employees that are part of its management team straight to Mexico for a multiple-day training on tequila. If that isn’t dedication, I don’t know what is. BelAir is excited to open the Madison location, and Madisonians are just as excited for them to do so. With its Californian twist on traditional Mexican foods, wide variety of tequila and emphasis on community, BelAir is sure to be a huge success.

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UW alum Hannah Busse releases album inspired by her faith, family Mother of three produces raw, folk/pop/alternative piece surrounding life transitions, realizations, experiences by Kristin Washagan ArtsEtc. Editor

University of Wisconsin alumna Hannah Busse released her debut album Underneath Our Surface Feb. 10, which focused on themes of realization, discovery and life transitions through tightened melodies and harmonies. The 7-track album features an in-depth look into Busse’s own life experiences and the experiences of people she’s met through a folk/ pop/alternative focus. The album was greatly inspired by folk and Americana bands like Nickel Creek, because of the genres’ emphasis on the voice and raw, earthy sounds. “The album is called Underneath Our Surface, and it’s about kind of like when you look at a person, you only see their external, but there’s so much story beneath that surface,” Busse said. “So many memories or stories that they carry with them. So many past relationships and wounds, dreams and desires that they carry that you don’t see. So just realizing how all of that is beneath the surface of every person that you meet.” The goal of Busse’s work is to tell stories through honesty, and she worked toward being confessional in this album. To do so, Busse

opted for a more naturalistic, raw sound to avoid drawing focus away from the vocals and meaningful lyrics. “There’s nothing wrong with production, it’s just not my home base as much,” Busse said. “The vibe that I love is we’re sitting in a living room or we’re sitting in a coffee shop and telling stories. That’s what I’m trying to go for in this project.” Some songs off the album feature the simplicity of just vocals and piano or guitar, but others experimented with cello, electric guitars, Hammond organs, bass, drums, layers of vocals and even accordion. Busse recorded the album during the third trimester of her pregnancy with her youngest daughter Alice, who is now 10 months old. “I write music about kind of the stages of life, about people that I meet, people that I interact with, about culture,” Busse said. “I’m a parent to three little girls, and since I’ve become a parent, I’ve been writing lots of songs about parenting and about kids.” Busse’s other daughters Nora, 5, and Ruby, 3, have since showed signs that the love of music is blossoming in them as well. From the latest tracks from Disney’s Moana to silly jingles Busse wrote about changing diapers, Busse recalled her house is nearly always filled with singing.

Busse reminisced how she had a similar upbringing in a family of music lovers. Because of her family environment, singing and playing music became a big part of her identity from a young age. “It’s always been a built-in part of my life,” Busse said. “It feels like home to me.” It is unsurprising why Busse studied musical education at UW, because of her love for both music and interacting with others. In college, Busse mostly worked with classical music, through both her work in choral groups and through playing oboe for the orchestra. But this focus on classical music shifted as she discovered her own singer/songwriter sound. “I’m so thankful for the bedrock of the classical training I’ve had, but it’s kind of moved since then and I’ve become more of this kind of composer, improviser,” Busse said. Busse’s improvisation skill can be seen wholeheartedly in Underneath Our Surface through her use of multiple instruments and layers of harmonious sounds. While Busse once believed she would be a music teacher, she took a different path and instead currently works in worship arts at the church she attended throughout college. In this position, Busse channels her faith and love of music and working with others perfectly

through planning community events and working with volunteer musicians. “I’m a person of faith and God and that influences me: That’s kind of not a compartmentalized part of my life, but it influences everything,” Busse said. This faith can be seen throughout Underneath Our Surface, but especially in songs like “In Season” and “Sabbath.” “In Season” focuses on the way the world seems to be impatient to move on to the next season, but should instead bask in the joys of today, while “Sabbath” uses a play on the religious concept to encourage others to take a step back from things occasionally and rest. “These themes of faith and the way that I feel like my faith influences my worldview kind of seeps into my songs,” Busse said. “I try not to be preachy or anything like that, but to be honest about the way that I’m processing things that are happening in life, things that are happening in our culture or world. And I think my faith really does influence that.” Through this, Busse created an album that finds power in honesty and takes a more personal look at the stories hidden behind us all. Busse has a number of gigs approaching, including one on April 7 at Tuvalu Coffee House in Verona, Wisconsin, and one on May 26 at

LVL UP, Palm, Trophy Dad brought immense talent to Der Rathskeller Unique collection of indie rock bands offered perfect ending to weekend, brought good vibes to carry into school by Matthew Norman Video Editor

LVL UP, a lo-fi rock band from New York, performed a free concert Sunday night at Der Rathskeller with their touring partner Palm and local band Trophy Dad. The show started with a short set by hometown heroes Trophy Dad, who have played with Palm in Madison before. The set started with three back-to-back songs, showcasing the band’s impressive instrumentals, vocals and energy. Though the crowd received Trophy Dad with less exuberant energy than is normally seen at DIY basement shows, the crowd was welcoming to the familiar group. As always, Trophy Dad ended with the song “You Never Responded,” catching slightly fewer people off guard with front-woman Abbey Sherman’s bone-rattling scream. Next, Palm, a Philly-based band touring with LVL UP, stole the show, simultaneously captivating and blowing the minds of everyone in the audience. Upon first listening to Palm recordings, you will notice the high level of rhythmic complexity their songs posses. If you have not heard Palm’s indie rock music before, it can be described as heavy, experimental and rhythmic. Imagine the experimental sound and weirdness of the Dirty Projectors, but with more layers of tasteful noise and rhythmic

complexity. After each song, affirming words and choked sobs of appreciation were heard from the many audience members who came out specifically to see Palm. Those who did not come into the performance with any expectations were looking at each other with wide-eyed bewilderment. “Complexity” seems like even too tame a word — Palm’s intricate melodies and rhythms must be some of the most difficult things to write and practice. When asked how he was feeling after the song “Crank,” Grayson Glazer, a student at Edgewood College, was only able to give a one word response: “enveloped.” To understand the perplexity of their songs and the sporadic rhythms that each band member contributes to their layered sound, I was able to gain some insight to the songwriting process from Eve Alpert (vocals/guitar) and Gerasimo Livitsanos (bass) after the show. The songs are completely collaborative, and each member usually starts with one rhythm and then the other members slowly add to and build off of it by playing the rhythm over and over again. Livitsanos, who sported a slightly off-center mustache, said he works with Hugo Stanley (drums), who brought some of the most involved

drumming you have ever seen in indie rock, to coordinate the songs with a mix of practiced intention and improvisation. Alpert said no one in the band is formally trained in music, and she never learned scales or real chord progressions. Alpert and Kurt Kasra (vocals/guitar) took turns singing lead, often layering their voices and guitars simultaneously. For the guitar geeks, Alpert and Kasra used a plethora of pedals for unique distortions, constantly turning them on and off for a line or even a single note. Finally, the headliner of the night, LVL UP, took the stage. The band is a four-piece group that uniquely features both guitarists and the bassist as lead singers on different songs. But one may not notice the difference when listening to their recordings. LVL UP’s lo-fi sound was intentionally muddled and noisy, pushing the vocals lower on the hierarchy of sounds, to a level where only audience members well-versed in the band’s lyrics could understand. But this sound presented itself as a perfectly loud wall that emphasized the intensity the band is known for, getting the heads of the mellow audience to thrash around a little more than during the previous two acts.

Photo ·There was a good-sized crowd for this Sunday night show. Matthew Norman The Badger Herald Overall, the Rathskeller’s Sunday night show brought a unique collection of artists to the stage. Though most came to see either Trophy Dad or LVL UP’s set, listeners were unexpectedly blown away by Palm and their complete mastery of instruments.

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SUNDAY MORNING DRINKING AT ITS BEST: A GUIDE TO MADISON’S BEST BLOODIES There’s bound to be a bloody mary for every type of person — enjoy these on an all day tour or one-and-done stop by Ali O’Rourke What’s on Tap Columnist

For those who can’t start their morning off drinking mimosas without ending up with a headache by noon, bloody marys are the answer for you. They offer the right amount of booze and bite to start off any Sunday on a high note. Though the tomato-y treat is available at nearly all the local burger places here in Madison, not all of them are up to par with others. The bloodies below will please any morning boozer, depending on how they are feeling on a given day. For the ambitious, this list can be used as a tour guide to sample some of the standout bloodies in Madison, whether that be over the span of weeks or hours. For the hungry: The Nitty Gritty’s Brunchzilla, $15 Why get brunch and spend a fortune on a meal and pricey bloody when the Nitty has consolidated the two into one genius and gigantic spectacle? The Nitty makes one impressive bloody with the perfect amount of spice and flavor, always with a beer chaser included, no matter the size. Their largest choice of “Liquid Brunch,” as they call it, is a full liter bloody mary and is topped with all the typical toppings. But in addition to the pickle, olives, beef stick and so on, it is also topped with a mini Gritty burger and comes with a full pint of beer as a chaser. A nap is almost required after this monster so if you’re attempting to tour all these bloodies in a day, make this your last stop or split it with a friend. For the hungover: City Bar, $5.50 This bloody is for the painfully hungover who refuse to throw in the towel. Descending into the basement darkness makes the walk over in the harsh sunlight worth it. This bloody is house-made and mysteriously addictive. The bartender will formulate the bloody to your desired spice level and garnish with nofrill toppings — lemon, lime, olive, pickle and no more is needed on this perfectly concocted bloody. It won’t be until patrons trek back up the steps and emerge into the world that they will realize just how much vodka that perfect bloody concealed. They are generously mixed and can cure even the worst hangover, all in the comfort of a cavelike atmosphere. 12 • badgerherald.com • February 28, 2017

For the risk-taker: Umami Ramen and Dumpling Bar, $7.50 Umami is a sleeper hit when it comes to bloodies. It’s probably not one of the top options when deciding where to go for a breakfast cocktail, but the cozy atmosphere and unique take on the classic offer the perfect place for a morning drink. Umami is better known for its steamed buns than breakfast, but this bloody’s garnish of Chinese sausage, pickled garlic clove, olive, Thai basil and, finally, a flavor-infused quail egg will quickly change that reputation. Patrons can choose their level of spiciness and enjoy either the charming interior of this former Willy Street home or the outdoor seating. The servers here know the menu inside and out so if there are any questions they will help lead you to a successful morning buzz.

fueled for more of the weekend activity that Wisconsinites love most — drinking. For the undecided: DLUX, $8 DLUX’s bloody mary bar is sure to overwhelm with its huge spread of options. To start, patrons have the option of regular or jalapeño-infused vodka. Following that, they have the choice of DLUX’s regular bloody mix or a spicier version with more horseradish.

The option of veggies like cucumber, celery and artichoke hearts follow along with salami slices, beef sticks, bacon and more. Pickles and blue-cheese-stuffed olives are only some of the brined options, and the choice to add a plethora of hot sauces is also available. Most DIY bloodies here end up looking like some sort of trophy for who can fit the most skewers of toppings on top, each one perfect for their creator.

For the choosy: Café Hollander, $8 - $11 Though Café Hollander isn’t the closest to campus, it’s worth it to split an Uber with friends and make the trip. Their selection of bloodies are made from scratch with an original mix and house infused vodka, creating a fantastic base for all their bloodies. There are six different ones to choose from, ranging from peppercorn-infused vodka with carrots and jalapeno-stuffed olives, to basil-garlic infused vodka with a caprese skewer and balsamic grilled asparagus. Each bloody is perfectly mixed and garnished to please any palate. The Dutch-inspired restaurant has bikes hanging from the ceiling and huge sunny windows, creating a fun atmosphere to help you wake up while the bloodies start your day off on the right foot. For the local: The Old Fashioned, $7 The Old Fashioned manages to set itself apart from the countless burger joints in the area by sourcing all of their ingredients from inside Wisconsin. This same discipline is carried over to their bloody, creating a drink wholly the epitome of the state, for when it’s too early to have the restaurant’s namesake cocktail. This bloody is filled with a big slab of jerky, pickled eggs, Brussels sprouts and, of course, cheese curds. These classic toppings create a long-lasting bloody with some substance behind it to keep you

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Dittburner’s ‘Dog Skin Mittens’ offers story of child facing life, death Grandfather’s eerie possession teaches chilling lesson about hunting, survival, ethical treatment of animals

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Welcome to StoriesEtc, a place where University of Wisconsin students can share their original works of creative writing with the community, whether it be poetry, short stories or anything in between. As a section dealing with the arts, it feels only natural to create an opportunity for students to share their creative talents. With that being said, let’s meet this week’s contributor, Wade Dittburner: The Badger Herald: Tell us about yourself. What’s your major? Year in school? Wade Dittburner: I’m a senior studying creative writing and two certificates, one in environmental studies and one in studio art. I try to spend a lot of time outside, usually climbing, but any way is fine with me. I’m also a music lover, trying to stay involved either playing or observing as much as I can.

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Define your writing, authorship and perspective.

Most of my work comes from where I grew up in central Wisconsin. I spent a lot of time in what feels now like a different era, different

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sayings, dialects, words and such from the farming community. My own speech reflects that, and I don’t try to stop it from coming through in my writing. Besides language, I try to approach stories with honesty and empathy before anything else. I write about characters and places that seem forgotten in ways, and I don’t want to forget the good and the bad of it all.

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When did you start writing creatively?

Supposedly I wrote stories as a child, but I don’t really remember those. I started writing somewhat consistently in high school. I didn’t even know a person could study it in college. Learning that I could continue to write during college was a big part of why I came to school here. I think it was the main reason.

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Talk about your creative process. What inspires you, and how do you get from an idea to a finished product?

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I try to always give a sense of place, but a place so heavily depends on the people who inhabit it. My places, created by my friends and family, are at the core. Wisconsin and its

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people speak to me — the woods, the marshes, the fields. I’ve never been good at telling people how I feel about them, so I try to let my writing do them justice. It’s never easy. I wake myself up early to be alone with my thoughts. It’s the only way I can get anything good done. Here is an example of Wade’s work: “Dog Skin Mittens” My great-grandfather had these old mittens that got passed down to my grandpa, then my dad and now to me. He had made them, back around the time when the rain and work dried up, and when things were stretched thin and dusty. I never met my great-grandfather, but I’ve seen the mittens. You’d think a leathersmith had made them if you didn’t know better. The mittens were perfect in size to one another — real even all the way around. The hide had been tanned and stretched just right, stitched damn near perfectly around the outside, down the thumb and into the crook of the hand. And the fur, the fur inside was still as soft as the day he’d made them. Good fur too, being oiled always. Only thing was they were made out of dog fur. He’d had a Border Collie that he was extra fond of named Missy. Took that dog everywhere, I’m told. Fed it Hershey kisses like medicine — guess they didn’t know you weren’t supposed to do that back then. When Missy died, winter was on the way and he needed something to keep his hands warm. I can picture him, in the old machine shop behind the house, across the drive from the barn. The shop’s roof is caved in now, a green ash growing out of the hole. I think of it every fall when deer season comes around. I go down to the basement to clean the rifle and the mittens are there with it. And I think of him taking that dog he loved and having to skin her in the cold shop while there was still some warmth in the blood. And I think of my father wearing them and the first deer I killed. We sat together in the stand that year. We didn’t see much that morning, just a little buck too young to shoot. “Let him go,” my father said. And I did. Hours of nothing passed by. I remember being so uninterested, thinking we were out there to just shoot and kill and take. I remember the mittens in the afternoon. Dad had taken them off to have a smoke. His hands were always warm anyways. I picked them up. I had always been scared of

them, of what they had been. The thought of wearing them always made me feel uneasy, like being on the edge of a cliff and feeling that urge to jump, knowing you shouldn’t but something pushes you anyway. I remember I made myself wear them. I had to. I could feel the imprint of their hands on the inside, the fur slowly wearing away beneath them. I couldn’t stand it. I thought I might vomit. But before I could take them off, the same little buck from the morning returned. I could only hear it at first, huffing hard. Then I saw it, the little pink piece of flesh hanging where it’s jaw should’ve been. I remember feeling it then, understanding that someone would do that, just fuck something up and let it walk away. I tried to imagine it was the bastard who’d done it. Out there in the thicket, in blaze orange, not red-spattered brown. It’d been easier that way. I’d shoot him. I’d cut him open and leave the gut pile for the wolves and coyotes and hawks. But that wasn’t easy. I didn’t want it anymore, the weight of it, but it was mine and no one else’s. I’d made up my mind that I wouldn’t give it up. I slipped my hand from out of the old dog hide. I shouldered the rifle. The steel trigger was cold on my bare skin. One finger. One finger is all it took. A puff of smoke and ringing in my ears. Everything was still. My father shook my hand. We gutted it together. The blood stained my fingers, creeping its way under the nails. “Better than starving to death,” I said. “Yes,” he said. “Yes it is.” I wasn’t afraid of the mittens anymore.

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UW student-parents face hurdles finding reliable child care, housing Funding from nonallocable segregated fees, support from campus offices help with efforts to send students’ kids to day care centers

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tance Program, which provides funding for parents who have children in Wisconsin child care programs.

Brandon Shields had to consider a cost most students don’t have to think about when deciding to attend the University of Wisconsin for his Master of Business Administration — the price of childcare. Shields is among a group of both graduate and undergraduate students who balance being full-time students and the responsibilities of parenthood. Before he even set foot on campus, Shields began researching the services available and placed his 2-year-old son on the waitlist for a child care facility near campus. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, the number of student-parents in the United States rose by 1.1 million, or 30 percent, between 2004 and 2012. In the Great Lakes region, there was a 21.8 percent increase in student-parents. “I’m not even sure students even realize there are parents among them, especially in the undergraduate ranks,” Shields said. Since its creation in 1985, the UW Office of Child Care and Family Resources has worked to connect student-parents to services like child care and the Child Care Tuition Assis-

According to its website, OCCFR helps to coordinate the six different UW child care programs, three of which are located near campus. Shields, whose son is enrolled at Eagle’s Wing, a facility managed through University Apartments, said as a single father, day care services are essential. The School of Human Ecology houses the Preschool Laboratory, a child development and early learning program for children of students, faculty, staff and the greater Madison community. They provide services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Paula Evenson, an assistant director of the Preschool Lab, said apart from offering child care programs, the lab acts as a teaching and research program for students and faculty. Currently, there are 100 children enrolled in the lab. Many new infants begin during the start of the fall semester. “There is support certainly for faculty or staff or students who work here,” Evenson said. “A lot of families here are affiliated with the university. We hear frequently that it’s super convenient for them.” Julie Kallio, a doctoral student in educational leadership and policy analysis, has her 4-year-old and 15-month-old

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sons enrolled in the Preschool Lab. Since Kallio does not have family in Madison to help her take care of her kids, she enrolled her two sons in the program full-time. While access to child care was not her primary concern when choosing a university, it was a factor. “[Child care] was sort of a piece of the puzzle that I knew I would have to figure out,” Kallio said. Evenson said the lab is open to the whole Madison community. No priority is given except to currently enrolled families who want to bring siblings. On campus, Evenson said child care is one part of the support network for faculty, staff and students, but there is no way to hold a spot for members of the UW community. One common issue is a need for more child care locations. “There’s a really high need for infant care on campus, but not enough spots,” Evenson said. “We usually have a really large waiting list here.” Evenson said one of the goals of the OCCFR office is to expand infant care options. But as soon as Eagle’s Wing expanded care for infants, the Preschool Lab closed its second location on Mineral Point Road. Both Shields and Kallio noted while the child care services at UW are accommodating, it’s expensive to enroll their children. Kallio said tuition in the baby room of the Preschool Lab is around $12,000 a year, so for two kids, it

Photo · Brandon Shields, a Master of Business Administration student, does not pay to go to school, meaning he pays more for his son’s education and childcare than his own education. Haley Winckler The Badger Herald

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can be a lot of money. Shields gets a slight discount since he lives in Eagle Heights, where his son’s day care facility is located, but it can still cost $7,000 to $8,000. “I don’t pay to go to school,” Shields said. “I pay more for my son’s education than I will for my MBA.” To help with the cost of child care, CCTAP provides financial assistance to income-eligible student-parents for child care expenses. The students can receive assistance for up to three children ages 0 to 12 as long as the child care providers are in Wisconsin. Both Shields and Kallio receive funding from CCTAP to help support their children. Through support from nonallocable segregated fees, CCTAP can fund about 200 to 300 student-parents each fall and spring semester and 100 each summer session. All funding is on a first-come, first-serve basis as long as eligibility factors are met.

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Since Kallio owns pets, she is unable to live in the Eagle Heights or University Houses neighborhoods, where many graduate school families stay. Shields, on the other hand, lives in Eagle Heights with his son. Brendon Dybdahl, Division of University Housing spokesperson, said the apartments in Eagle Heights are the main way university housing serves student-parents. Most Eagle Heights residents are graduate students or Ph.D. candidates, but some undergraduates with children also live there. For Shields, living in Eagle Heights means he gets a discount for Eagle’s Wing day care. He said it’s convenient for the day care center to be within the community. In both Eagle Heights and University Houses neighborhoods, Dybdahl said 2 percent of the residents are undergraduates who are either married and/or live with a dependent. Beyond Eagle Heights and University Houses, Dybdahl said there are no other housing or child care services managed through University Housing. Since only enrolled undergraduate students can live in the University Residence Halls, spouses or children cannot live with a student. If a child or spouse were to come visit a student in a residence hall, Dybdahl said they would face the same restrictions as typical guests. According to University Housing policies, overnight guests cannot stay with a student in any hall for more than three consecutive nights, six nights per month or two weekends per month. Dybdahl said most universities across the country do not allow nonstudent family members to live in undergraduate residence halls. “Residence halls are designed for adult undergraduate students of the university to support academic success and connections to fellow students,” Dybdahl said. “Nonstudents would disrupt that focus and would reduce the number of spaces for undergrad students who want the on-campus living experience.”

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Kallio said kids are often unpredictable. When one of Kallio’s kids was sick, she stayed home while trying to manage her school group and ended up not finishing her statistics homework. Kallio had her son while she was in graduate school. Since she was in the School of Education, she said there was a high percentage of females who had been pregnant in the past, so they understood what she was going through. But there is no official maternity or paternity policy for graduate students at UW. The University of California–Davis has a policy that during a pregnancy, a student may receive a maximum of six weeks leave. Kallio said she thinks having those policies in place at UW could be helpful in the future. She also would like to see a play space, where kids could stay during the day, in one of the unions. One of Kallio’s fellow graduate students does not have child care, so she pays a student to watch her child while she’s teaching. They roam and hangout in hallways since there is no designated place for families or parents to go on campus. While having kids forces Kallio to miss some meetings, she said one of the benefits is better time management. When she picks up her kids after school Friday, she focuses on them and doesn’t work from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening.

“I think that’s a break most people don’t get,” Kallio said. “It makes me very deliberate with my time during the week. I think it made me have a healthier balance with school.” Like Kallio, Shields found a balance between school and family. Even after being on campus for a while, he finds resources he didn’t even know about that help student-parents. Before coming back to school for his masters, Shields spent the last six and a half years working in the military, but left to provide better opportunities for his son. After coming to UW, he became inspired to work on a startup idea that could help other student-parents find child care after he worried about who could babysit his child in a new place. “I knew that if I got an MBA that it would lead me to have the kind of life that I wanted and give me the means to provide for [my son] in a manner that I thought he deserves,” Shields said. “Coming here has allowed me to achieve those goals.” Shields said family is always a priority, so when his child gets sick and can’t go to day care, that means he’s staying home and will need to make up his school work somehow. He tries to get all of his school work done before 4:30 p.m., when he picks up his son. Since he needs to make the most of his time, an hour of Shields’ homework time equates five hours for other students. “When I am home it’s just about us,” Shields said “It’s not daddy reading books or working on problems while baby is off in a corner by himself. As soon as I leave school I’m dad.

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With many media outlets penning fake stories, discerning real from fabricated will be important step in America moving forward by Lucas Johnson Columnist

News media has seamlessly integrated itself into our day-to-day lives — so much so that its scale sometimes goes unnoticed. Social media is peppered with activists speaking out, 30 second video clips with brightly colored captions grabbing your attention left and right and articles reporting the latest political happenings. In today’s world, any scrap of information is easily accessible and reported on constantly. This puts us in an incredibly powerful and progressive era in history, and it has a number of implications. First, it makes it easier to hold authority figures accountable and be intensely critical of every move made by public figures. Second, it created a business boom for media organizations. That can be great for companies like CNN, but it also can skew news to boost ratings. Third, it has given a platform to anyone who wants to tell a story, which is an incredible privilege but an even larger responsibility. All these implications puts an onus on the public to be objective when faced with the facts, and more importantly, to be responsible and critical of news sources. Let’s start with the former. Aligning your media consumption with your own personal opinions is completely understandable. It feels comforting to see your opinions shared on a national stage, even more so when people respond with support, affirming them in your mind. Too much time in this bubble can be limiting to your own growth. Stepping outside your comfort zone in any facet of life can be rewarding, and it’s the same story when it comes to media consumption. Unfortunately, this is much easier said than done, simply because some news organizations lean so far to one side that the presentation of the story is, at times, exaggerated, over-analyzed or sensationalized. This makes it hard to identify when its accuracy is not its calling card, but its attention-grabbing value. Journalists are supposed to simply pursue the truth and report it, not pursue the truth, editorialize it and spin it for profit. Most folks don’t have the time, or in some cases, the patience, to constantly dig deeper to uncover the simple, unbiased facts of a situation — that’s supposed to be up to the journalists. Recognizing the shortcomings or biases of particular outlets is a tremendous first

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step in evaluating your own stance accurately. Additionally, this is by no means a bashing of news outlets — the majority cover news accurately and pay mind to every relevant detail. Critical consumption should not be confused with cynicism, and we must maintain trust in the media to avoid skepticism to the point of avoidance. But uncovering which sources can be trusted to report objectively is necessary. This responsibility has become ever more prevalent with the emergence of social media as a news outlet. The platform, in theory, is almost perfect. A forum of billions of people who can be reached with a click of a button. For reputable news sources, this is the ultimate tool. But the ease of the medium and its many benefits are not recognized only by established sources. Instead, the media machine turned into a valuable business opportunity for nonjournalists. The New York Times reported on this puzzling situation, in which people ranging from former lawyers to families in the Philippines were churning out stories that were often untrue, but made significant cash from advertising. Not only were these stories falsified, but their implications were enormous, seeing that the common theme was politically charged pieces during the election.The public would snarf up the inaccurate information like it was the last crescent roll at dinner, because it appealed to the polarized American population. This has created a serious problem that should never have existed in the first place. Biased news is nothing new, but fake news is. While media organizations turn profits, the distribution of content should never be economically influenced. Furthermore, being cognizant of economic motivations looming beneath the words in an article will make you a more responsible consumer, as you’ll view each story from a factual standpoint and understand there are motivations behind reporting each story apart from its content. Next time you read an article from an unfamiliar source, do some research afterwards. This doesn’t have to be time consuming — a simple Google search of the author will suffice. Learn from what you find, positive or negative, and become the best consumer you can. Lucas Johnson (lpeterj1771@gmail. com) is a freshman and intends to major in journalism.

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College students must value open dialogue or none at all With questions surrounding free speech, importance of discussing all ideas essential to education at UW, across America by Letter to the Editor

“First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out — Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out — Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out — Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me — and there was no one left to speak for me.” — Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) prominent Protestant pastor who emerged as an outspoken public foe of Adolf Hitler. Niemöller spent the last seven years of Nazi rule in concentration camps. His crime was speaking out against Adolf Hitler. This should open everyone’s eyes in the current political climate, both nationally and on campus. While it is easy to dismiss people who disagree, I reassert the importance of open dialogue in any free society. A trend I see both nationally and on campus is the tendency to want to shut down any opposing views without open debate or dialogue. This is happening regardless of party affiliation or political beliefs, and it is important to recognize hypocrisy where it exists. We have attacks coming from both sides — a president who calls out mainstream media sources as “fake news” (more recently “very fake news”), and those same sources who complain about being labeled fake news, calling out other news outlets for being fake news. The problem is not in determining which news sources are more accurate — though it is the responsibility of news sources to deliver the truth. But the problem is giving authority to one person or organization to determine and decide for everyone what is true and what is not. By controlling what is true, you are essentially controlling reality. It is inherently dangerous to allow one person or media outlet to decide for everyone what is fact. Therefore, it is vital to allow all news organizations to exist, to have a voice and to be treated with respect. If you disagree with something, your first reaction should not be to dismiss it or attack its credibility. You should instead engage in open dialogue and allow the best ideas to win. This shouldn’t be a problem, because if you really believe your ideas are the best, 17 • badgerherald.com • February 28, 2017

then you should have no reservations toward debating opposing viewpoints rather than dismissing them before any dialogue can occur. Only through free and open dialogue do the best ideas emerge, which is of utmost importance to the preservation of our republic and experiment of self-government. Keeping in mind how important open dialogue is for creating a culture that produces the best ideas, I would like to look at some recent controversies on the University of Wisconsin campus. For months, our own campus has been a remarkable battleground for the future of free speech. From the visit of conservative speaker Ben Shapiro to the decision to offer a class entitled “The Problem of Whiteness,” this campus can and will determine whether true, open dialogue is acceptable and desirable. I argue it must be. The time is now to choose free speech. What this means is it is OK to bring in Ben Shapiro just as it is equally OK to protest him. It is OK to offer a class called “The Problem of Whiteness,” and it is equally OK to question the contents and message of such a class. It is important all voices have a say. Further, this is important: Just because you say something, doesn’t mean you are free from criticism, disagreement and debate. This is what a true free and open society looks like, and it will foster the best ideas. If you say something, I must be able to respond, you must be able to respond back and so on. At a university as exceptional as UW, we have the opportunity to help each other grow, debate ideas and come up with new solutions to the world’s problems. If someone questions your belief or idea it should not be personal, but rather an invitation and opportunity for everyone to learn and grow. Both the governor and the chancellor have recently weighed in on the necessity to create a campus culture that encourages the free and open flow of ideas. Gov. Scott Walker is proposing a law in the 2017-2019 executive budget to “codify the state’s commitment to academic freedom.” In it, he proposes the UW Board of Regents and each college campus “shall guarantee all members of the system’s community the broadest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn.” It is not the proper role of the board or any institution or college campus to attempt to shield individuals from ideas and opinions they find unwelcome, disagreeable or even deeply offensive. Members of the system’s community

are free to criticize and contest views expressed on campus as well as speakers who are invited to express their views, but they may not obstruct or otherwise interfere with the freedom of others to express views they reject or even loathe. The board and each institution and college campus has a responsibility not only to promote a lively and Photo · If we are so confident in our opinions that we disengage with opposing fearless freedom of debate viewpoints and attempt to shut them out, we risk any chance at productive discourse. and deliberation, but also to protect Marissa Haegele that freedom The Badger Herald when others attempt to restrict it. people, and when he needed someone to UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank seems speak up for him, there was no one. This to also be committed to protecting speech relates very well to free speech. of all forms. In a statement [link] written Dismissing or shutting down anyone’s in January, she said “I’ve always thought speech must be viewed as shutting down that universities’ greatest value to society everyone’s speech, even your own. Instead is that they are places where any idea is of silencing other people, we should be thinkable and debatable … even ideas that ready and willing to debate ideas. We shock and insult. should question other people’s views, A university’s commitment to academic critique and debate. freedom and free speech is a commitment If we disagree, we should not dismiss that allows all ideas to be presented and their views, but we should explain why we discussed.” disagree, what we believe and why. Only Both the governor and chancellor ’s then, in a culture of free-flowing ideas, can commitment to free and open dialogue the best ideas emerge. on campus are very encouraging. As a As a university and as a culture at large, university, we must continue to create let’s live up to the great reputation and an environment where all people and history of UW. Through open dialogue viewpoints are welcome. We must protect and debate, we can change and challenge everyone’s right to speech and to hold minds to become the best we can be, and in whatever beliefs they may have. the process, change the world. We must allow any speaker, and we must allow any protest. Perhaps even Austin Booth (abooth3@wisc.edu) is a more importantly, we must strive to debate sophomore studying political science. ideas, look for the pros and cons of every viewpoint, challenge each other to look at Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is an things from many different perspectives organization on campus that advocates for the and then come together with a broader protection of civil liberties, free markets and understanding of truth. fiscal responsibility. Feel free to reach out to It’s time to return to the story of us and attend our meetings. Find us on social Niemöller. He refused to speak up for other media.

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Betsy DeVos’ charitable past, positive outlook signal bright future Despite panic over inexperience, politics of new sec. of education, public schools are going to get better during next four years by John Graber Columnist

Over the last month, no one in President Donald Trump’s administration has received more criticism than Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Her vote was extremely close, resulting in a tie. Vice President Mike Pence fulfilled his duty as the tiebreaker and voted her into her new job. While some of her answers to questions during the hearing in the Senate were concerning, I have no doubt DeVos will be surrounded by top education advisers who will assist her in the implementation of new policies. She deserves an opportunity to carry out any reforms she believes will better the American education system. From what I see, DeVos is a woman who cares about education and wants to give children opportunities they would never have without major financial support. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, showed dismay over the fact DeVos is a billionaire, but she has used her advantageous position to help others. The DeVos family, part of society’s upper echelon in Michigan, donated $90.9 million to charities in 2013 alone. When dividing the donations up by percentage, 48 percent went to education, 27 percent to health and community services, 13 percent to churches and other religious organizations and 12 percent to the arts. In 2014, Forbes ranked the DeVos family number 20 on their list of the 50 top givers. Throughout their lifetime, the family has donated $1.2 billion to charitable causes. DeVos does not signal any end to the public school system. If she tried that with any proposal, it would almost certainly be defeated in Congress. Besides, what the federal government spends on education is pennies compared to investments made by the states and localities. What DeVos wants to find is ways to reform the current system to benefit students. The new secretary is vilified because she is someone who aims to shake up the current establishment on education. No one can deny America’s education system is in crisis despite higher spending. The late Andrew Coulson, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, published in March 2014 a policy analysis on state education trends over the last 40 years. Despite the inflation-adjusted cost of K-12 education rising at a steady rate, there has been no growth in the performance of grades in major subjects. This isn’t just an American problem. Even at an international level it isn’t clear if an increase in public education spending leads to success. A study published in January 2007 by

Eric Hanushek of Stanford University and Ludger Wößmann of the University of Munich concluded structural changes and performance-based incentives were needed to improve the quality of schools rather than adding more funding. A September 2008 report by Dan Lips and Shanea Watkins of the Heritage Foundation has also found the rise of government spending in education has not corresponded with equal improvement in the American education system. With many experts recognizing the pitfalls of adding more spending as a way to fix the problem, DeVos could be a breath of fresh air. DeVos favors alternatives to the traditional public school system, like charter schools. Charter schools are still public schools, but are offered more leeway when it comes to experimenting with how they teach students and allocate resources. These schools have helped economically and academically stressed families. The Center for Research on Education Outcomes conducted a national charter school study in 2013 and found 54 percent of students who go to charter schools are from low-income families. In comparison, 48 percent of students who go to traditional public schools are in the same category. The CREDO study also found charter schools serve a higher percentage of English-learning, black and Hispanic students than traditional public schools. Charter schools serve 35 percent of white students while traditional schools serve 52 percent. This dispels the myth they predominantly serve white, wealthier families. CREDO went further and published an urban charter school study in 2015. It found most students who went to these schools experienced gains in their academic achievement equivalent to 40 more days of learning math and 28 more days of learning reading. In August 2014, the Center for Reinventing Public Education published a meta-analysis of the studies on charter schools and student achievement. It found students enjoy higher achievement gains when it comes to math, though reading has seen no significant differences. This mountain of academic information proves charter schools are generally beneficial to struggling students. DeVos is likely to move forward with an expansion of these kinds of schools now that she’s secretary. She has an excellent opportunity to change America’s education system for the better. Let’s hope she does well. John M. Graber (jgraber3@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in history and political science.

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Environmental studies education should become mandatory at UW Ensuring students on campus understand importance of safe, clean planet is essential for shared future livelihood by Letter to the Editor

Fast-forward 50 years from today – our children and grandchildren will, hopefully, be in a history class learning about what happened in the year 2017 and beyond. Which of the following chapter titles sounds better: “2017: The year the world took a stance against climate change” or “2017: The year the world chose fossil fuels over renewable energy”? I hope you think fighting climate change to guarantee a brighter future for our children and theirs sounds better than decimating the planet with greenhouse gas emissions. Flipping on a light switch, driving across town, buying food at the grocery store, doing laundry and so many other daily tasks people do influence climate change. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are causing the Earth’s climate to bulge at its seams. At the rate most people are living their lives today, the Earth needs a new pair of pants that cannot be made. As humans, we have one chance – one Earth – and we are blowing it. The University of Wisconsin should implement an environmental education

requirement for students – the world’s next generation of workers, entrepreneurs and CEOs – in order for them to develop a sustainable mindset, which could drastically influence the future climate and habitability of Earth. A proposed requirement would not add more credits to a student’s course load. Instead, it would take three credits from the natural or physical sciences breadth requirement to be used for the environmental course. By having a sustainable mindset, students will be empowered to make decisions that are not wasteful. As the workforce of the future, students could have a say in and push for sustainable policy in the workplace. Last spring, I took “Principles of Environmental Science” with Cathy Middlecamp. Initially, I was just trying to get my physical science requirement out of the way. This class, however, changed my entire life course. I declared in environmental studies because I realized how much I care about the world and the future of the environment. I want to keep going to national parks and seeing the wonders of nature. I want to show my children the glaciers in Alaska.

We need to change our habits now to prevent these and more natural habitats from disappearing. UW students should be equipped with information required to make environmentally friendly choices for their future and for the collective world’s future. The progression of climate change can be slowed if we change our current habits. Maddie Bridge is a junior majoring in environmental studies and history. The environmental education requirement campaign is being headed by the Associated Students of Madison’s Sustainability Committee. We meet on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Student Activity Center Caucus Room on the fourth floor. Please come to our meeting if you want more information or want to help on this campaign, or email sustainability@asm.wisc.edu.

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Trump’s America poses new threat for people with disabilities

Having a president who openly disrespects handicapped Americans makes life even more difficult for large, important community by Letter to the Editor

Nov. 8, 2016 left me in awe of the America I thought I knew. I thought we would be better than to nominate President Donald Trump as our nation’s representative, the man who oversees us all. Surely, we were smarter than this, I thought. I thought wrong. My name is Katie Schroeder, and I was born with Spina bifida. I walk with a limp, which is disguised when I am stationary. The election brought out the worst in Americans, as Trump functions as the lighter which has ignited the flame of bigotry and hate in the nation. Trump’s mouth seems to know exclusively idiocy and ignorance — as was evident throughout his campaign. In one of his press conferences before the election, in late 2015, Trump openly mocked a disabled reporter on national television. How that did not shock, scare or infuriate the masses is beyond me. I know 19 • badgerherald.com • February 28, 2017

able-bodied people mostly do not have a lot of regard for disabled people, but they always know, at the very least, that making fun of a disabled person is wrong. Unless, of course, your name is Donald J. Trump and you’re a presidential candidate. Then, by all means. I work in retail. I work for a lot of insensitive customers, who ask me things such as, “You got a bum hind leg?” or, a personal favorite, “Do you have muscular sclerosis?” (This, by the way, does not exist. It is a combination of muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis). One of my worst experiences as a disabled person in my workplace, however, came from a Trump supporter. The woman who would eventually buy makeup from me had a large “Make America Great Again 2016” button on her lapel. I was scared for my life and security at work — I knew she would say something. At first, our conversation was steady, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Then, she asked me something I will never forget for as long as I live.

“Now, you’re young, you’re beautiful, but you’re limping. Did something happen to you? Do you have polio?” I felt like Trump himself came up to me and spat in my face. Her asking me if I have polio really speaks to the ignorance and complete lack of compassion Trump and his supporters demonstrate. It is not that Trump has to actively do anything himself — instead, when his outward verbal bigotry toward any minority or marginalized group is not professionally reprimanded, citizens take that to assume his actions and words are acceptable. Now they can follow in his footsteps. This has created a new breed of hatred, felt especially by disabled people. Trump was the worst thing to have happened to our nation, and I fear the havoc he will continue to wreak on the disabled community. Most of all, I am beside myself that his open mockery of us, if nothing else, did not prevent the American people from casting their vote. So I fear the country I

live in itself. To my fellow disabled people: Stay strong. He will not divide us. Katie Schroeder (schrk1101@students. uwc.edu) is a freshman majoring in creative writing.

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Women’s hockey: No. 1 UW shutouts Mavericks in first round sweep

Nurse, Clark lead top-raked Badgers in 13-0 series with scoring advantage over Minnesota State University by Sam Mortensen and Peter Tongas Beat Writers

The Badgers outscored Minnesota State University by 13 total points over the weekend, winning Friday’s game 7-0 before turning around and downing the Mavericks 6-0 on Saturday. Goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens notched her 14th and 15th shutouts of the season and her seventh straight WCHA postseason shutout. Her 15 shutouts is an NCAA best, six clear of the next best number. It is the fourth time the senior star has refused to allow a single goal in an entire series. The senior is also leading the nation in win percentage (.900), save percentage (.963) and goals-against average (0.69), and is a Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Top 10 finalist. The Badgers had help offensively from another Patty Kazmaier Top 10 finalist as Annie Pankowski collected two goals and six assists during the sweep. Her 8 points led the way for Wisconsin, while her linemates Sarah Nurse and Emily Clark added 7 and 6 points, respectively. “I think that when you get the opportunity to play with players like Emily and Sarah it’s a lot easier to do your job, because you know what they’re going to do and where they’re going to be,” Pankowski said. “I think the three of us just see the ice in a very similar way and it makes it a lot of fun.” Nurse did her part and helped the Badgers with her third career hat trick Saturday night, scoring half of UW’s goals on the evening. She now has 23 goals and 23 assists on the season. The 46 total points is a career high for Nurse. Head coach Mark Johnson was thrilled with the way his team has been playing heading into this weekend. “We played six good periods from the team,” Johnson said. “I like the energy and excitement that the players had in both games. We’re excited to get involved in the playoffs.” Johnson and the Badgers are looking to win their third straight WCHA tournament this year. To do that, they will need to have another strong showing against the University of North Dakota this weekend. Wisconsin won all four games against the North Dakota team in the regular season this year, but the Fighting Hawks narrowed the competitive gap in their last two games against UW. “The two games here in Madison were tight checking,” Johnson said. “It was sort of like playoff hockey during the regular season.” Johnson has been especially impressed with junior forward Clark. Her 6 points in the weekend series against the Mavericks bring her to 42 on the season, the third

most among Badgers. Clark started Saturday’s game with a goal just 32 seconds into the first period. “She had good energy, a great stride and quickness,” Johnson said. “Her first goal to start the second game was just a great individual effort.” Clark looks to continue her hot streak against NDU this weekend. The Fighting Hawks come into the game off a series win over Ohio State in the previous round. Both the Badgers and the Fighting Hawks will travel to Minneapolis this weekend for the semifinal round of the WCHA Final FaceOff Tournament, which is singleelimination format. “It’s definitely a change knowing that from here on out you have to pretty much win the whole way through and it’s definitely more difficult to prepare,” Clark said. “Next weekend especially, hopefully we’ll be playing two different teams so we’ll just play the same way we have been and come out strong.” The teams will battle it out for a chance to play the winner of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities/Minnesota, Duluth series in the championship game Sunday. The top-seeded Wisconsin is facing the lowest-remaining seed in the Fighting Hawks. If Wisconsin is able to move on to the finals, they will have their hands full against the two teams responsible for the only blemishes on an otherwise undefeated record. The Badgers have a win, two ties and a loss against the Gophers this season, while they’ve tallied two wins, a tie and a loss against Duluth. The only other points Wisconsin has dropped this season came against Ohio State in the second series of the season. UW tied the Buckeyes and won in a shootout. “We are one game at a time now and we knew if we get a win [Sunday] we move on to Minneapolis next weekend,” Johnson said. “So the focus is on the next step. If you win that game you play for another trophy.” The semifinal against the Fighting Hawks will face-off at 2 p.m. Saturday in Minneapolis. The game will be streamed online at WCHA.com.

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Wisconsin continues dominant start in Sheraton Invitational

Despite picking up second overall loss of the season, UW won four other games to move to 12-2 to conclude Florida trip by Nolan Beilstein Beat Writer

The University of Wisconsin softball team continued rolling in this young season, improving to 12-2 on the year after the Sheraton Invitational this weekend. The Badgers faced the Florida International University Panthers (11-5), the Boston College Eagles (8-7), the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles (8-6), the Hofstra University Pride (5-5) and the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights (18). Wisconsin started off the weekend hot against Florida International, cruising to a 5-0 shutout win behind the dominant pitching of Kirsten Stevens. The Badgers started off the scoring in the second frame when Stephanie Lombardo hit a gapper to right center, scoring Jordan Little all the way from first. Some situational hitting in the third allowed Wisconsin to jump to a 3-0 lead after a Sara Novak RBI-bunt single and sacrifice fly by Brooke Wyderski. In the fifth inning a walk, hit batsman and wild pitch created a second and third noouts situation for freshman Kayla Konwent. Konwent sent a pitch right back up the middle, scoring two, and collecting her first hit and RBIs of the season in the process. The 5-0 lead would be plenty for Stevens, who improved to

3-0 with a .39 ERA on the year. All of Stevens’ wins have been shutouts. Sloppy play in the field and missed opportunities got the best of the Badgers in the second game of the day against Boston College. Wisconsin committed four errors in a 4-1 loss to the Eagles. Kaitlyn Menz retired the first two Eagle hitters in the bottom of the second, but a fielding error extended the inning and eventually lead to an RBI single. Another error in the third inning put a runner in scoring position. The runner was brought home by a two-out RBI single up the middle. In three of the first four innings, Wisconsin stranded two baserunners, unable to bring them home. In the fifth inning, down 2-0, the Badgers got on the board on an infield single by Novak. The Eagles tacked on two more twoout RBIs in the bottom of the fifth, increasing the Boston College lead to 4-1. Wyderski represented the tying run in the top of the seventh, but popped out to the shortstop to end the game. Menz pitched the complete game but received the loss, dropping to 5-2 on the year still maintaining a 1.47 ERA. On the second day of the invitational, the Badgers’ pitching shined. In their doubleheader against Florida Gulf Coast and Hofstra, the pitching duo of Stevens and Menz

combined for 14 innings and zero runs in 6-0 and 4-0 wins. The long ball helped Wisconsin get the win against Florida Gulf Coast with Chloe Miller and Kelsey Jenkins each going deep. Miller’s came in the first inning and the Badgers added a run in both the third and fourth innings to increase their lead to 3-0. With two outs and a runner on third in the sixth inning, Brianna Flugaur reached on an infield single to shortstop, bringing home Gabby Scherle on third. Jenkins then got a hold of one on a full count, sending the ball over the right-center fence — issuing the dagger to the Eagles. Menz, who pitched her sixth complete game of the season, picked up the win improving to 6-2. The Badgers took on Hofstra the same day for the second time this season. Wisconsin took the last matchup 7-5 last weekend. It was the Badgers who got on the board first once again. Wisconsin loaded up the bases in the second inning with two outs when Miller was hit by a pitch, forcing home the game’s first run. Taking advantage of the situation, Wyderski sent a base hit into right, scoring two more and increasing the lead to 3-0. In the top of the third, Konwent took the first pitch she saw and drove it to left, clearing

the outfield fence and giving Wisconsin the 4-0 lead. Stevens had a phenomenal day on the mound, pitching the complete game shutout — her fourth — while scattering four hits and fanning 11 Pride batters, a season high. The final day of the invitational offered a brief Big Ten preview as the Badgers took on Rutgers. Wisconsin took advantage of the one-win Scarlet Knights with another strong offensive showing and quality pitching, taking the morning match by a score of 5-1. The Badgers scored one run each inning from the second through the fifth, with the help of three separate RBI singles by Kelly Welsh, Novak and Miller. Menz got the start again and delivered, going 6.2 scoreless innings. Menz struck out three batters, walked one and allowed five hits. The victory put Menz at a 7-2 record with an ERA of 1.11. Combined with Stevens, the two average a .70 ERA. Wisconsin will now head to Houston this upcoming weekend for five games in the Houston Hilton Plaza Classic against the University of Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, the Sam Houston State University Bearkats, the Princeton University Tigers (for two games) and the University of Houston Cougars.

Badgers fight their way to series, season split with Gophers

Wisconsin remains 3 points behind Minnesota in Big Ten standings, 5 points ahead of Penn State after Border Battle by Peter Tongas Associate Sports Editor

The University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team found themselves on both sides of a 3-2 score this weekend, splitting games with Minnesota in a Border Battle that featured the Big Ten’s top two teams. The No. 19 Badgers (18-10-1, 11-4-0 Big Ten) faced one of their biggest tests of the year as they traveled to Mariucci Arena to take on the No. 4 Gophers (20-9-2, 11-4-0) in a weekend series. Wisconsin was able to come away with victory on Friday, but they fell just short on Saturday, keeping them 3 points behind the Gophers in the Big Ten standings. The weekend got off to a shaky start for Wisconsin after they conceded a goal just 28 seconds into their first match as Vinni Lettieri banked in a shot off the back of goalie Jack Berry. But Berry and the Badgers responded well, stifling the Gophers for the rest of the period and heading into the middle frame only down by one. Wisconsin then ignited offensively in the second period, scoring three unanswered goals to jump out to a 3-1 lead. 22 • badgerherald.com • February 28, 2017

Freshman Trent Frederic opened the scoring for the Badgers 3:42 into the period, knotting the score at one with his 15th goal of the season after converting on a 2-on1. Wisconsin then claimed the lead just 3:40 later, as Aidan Cavallini put home a rebound from captain Luke Kunin on a short-handed opportunity. The second period finished just as strongly as it started for the Badgers, scoring with just 56 seconds left on a power play from Ryan Wagner, who deflected in a shot from Jake Linhart to give UW a 3-1 lead heading into the final frame. The Gophers came at the Badgers with all they had in the final period, nearly doubling their total shots by barraging the goal with 18 efforts against Berry. Lettieri was able to break through for his second goal of the game, bringing the Gophers within one goal with just eight minutes left, but Berry stood tall until the end. The Gophers pulled their goalie with 2:24 left in the game, but Wisconsin was able to ride out the last few minutes to take the 3-1 victory. The freshman keeper Berry tied his career-high in saves in the process, stifling 36-of-38 Minnesota shots.

After the Wisconsin victory Friday, the two teams headed into Saturday night deadlocked for first place in the Big Ten, and the game didn’t disappoint. As each team was looking to take sole possession of the Big Ten, the Gophers again jumped out to an early lead, scoring 8:24 into the opening period on a goal by Rem Pitlick. Minnesota added to their lead with just 5 seconds left in the period on a powerplay score from Ryan Norman, putting the Badgers down two goals heading into the second period. The middle frame again proved to be a prolific one for Wisconsin as they fought back with two power-play goals to knot the game up at two. Captain Luke Kunin swung the momentum for the Badgers as he netted his 20th goal of the campaign 5:18 into the period, marking the first time a Wisconsin player has scored 20 or more goals since Michael Mersch notched 22 as a senior in 2013-14. Jake Linhart then drew the Badgers level with 15.4 seconds left in the period, using Matt Ustaski’s goaltender screen to find the back of the net through the five-hole of Gophers’ goalie Eric Schierhorn.

With the score even at two heading into the final period, both teams searched for a winner, with the Gophers prevailing. With just 5:06 left in regulation, Minnesota captain Justin Kloos slotted the eventual game-winning goal past Badgers’ goalie Matt Jurusik. Wisconsin earned a late power play and subsequently pulled their goalie, giving them a 6-to-4 skating advantage for the final minute of the game. They were almost able to draw level, but Eric Schierhorn came out of nowhere on an opportunity from Grant Besse, slowing his shot just enough so that Minnesota’s defense could clear the puck off the goal line and solidify their 3-2 win. The series split drops the Badgers back into second place, 3 points behind the Gophers and 5 points clear of Penn State, who is in third. Wisconsin has four regular season games remaining, and heads to University Park next weekend to face the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions — who swept the Badgers in Madison earlier in the year — in a crucial conference matchup. The Friday face-off is set for 6 p.m. CT while the puck drops at 7 p.m. CT Saturday.

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Men’s basketball: Showalter eyeing last NCAA Tournament run

Badgers have dropped four of last five, with their most recent stumble coming to Michigan State on road Sunday by Chris Bumbaca Senior Sports Writer

When the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball staff began asking the team’s seniors to start filming their videos for Senior Day, it started to hit Zak Showalter. Showalter, a fifth-year senior, and fellow seniors Nigel Hayes, Bronson Koenig and Vitto Brown have two remaining regular season games, the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA Tournament left in their careers. With that, they are guaranteed just four more games. “I was like ‘Shoot,’” Showalter said. “I gotta start leaving it all out there, not that I don’t normally do. I know that in the back of my mind I’ve only got a couple more opportunities to do this.” Wisconsin fans know Showalter never leaves anything on the court. After a recent game, he said, “I’m not a very passive player.” It was quite an understatement. Showalter, who redshirted his first year on campus, was paired in his recruiting class with Sam Dekker. Dekker, now a contributor with the Houston Rockets, departed for the NBA a year early. But by that point, Showalter had already been adopted by the 2013 recruiting class. “Sam was my partner basically,” Showalter said. “I feel like that group has really taken me in as part of their class.” Showalter ’s trademark as a Badger has been his defensive play, highlighted by aggressiveness and, at times, shut-down capability. It’s no secret Showalter ’s assignment nearly every time he takes the floor is to slow down the opposing team’s top perimeter scorer. It’s a daunting task, Showalter says, but it’s his major contribution to the team. “I’ve done this for two years now,” Showalter said. “I watched Josh [Gasser] do it for so long, and I’ve been through it. That’s what it takes to get wins in this conference. You got to shut guys down.” Showalter meets the chore of facing some of the conference’s —and come tournament time, the nation’s — best scorers with preparedness. He relies on an app called Synergy that allows him to simply type in the name of any player, and it cues up every play he is a part of. The situations are broken down into categories, such as missed jump shots or scoring plays. “I can click on pull-up jumpers that he scored on, or ball screens that he scored off of,” Showalter said. “I ususally do that just to study guys’ tendencies, the stuff that I’m looking for when I’m guarding them.” Showalter said he watches his

assignment’s most recent games to understand flow of how they’re playing. He jots his notes down mentally so his instincts can take over in game situations. The effort Showalter exerts on the defensive side of the court sometimes causes him to not be as active as he want when UW has the ball. “I don’t want to, but there’s times when I, especially when I go back and watch the games and I catch myself, if I chased through like four screens on the [defensive] possession, I’ll come back and be a little lazier than I’d like to be. I don’t want to sacrifice offense,” Showalter said. “I think I’ve been doing a better job recently of being more aggressive on both ends of the court.” To combat this, Showalter said he makes sure he gets a good sweat going when he’s shooting in the gym by not standing still and constantly moving. It’s an example of the hard work coaches and teammates admire. “He’s always given the ultimate effort,” associate head coach Lamont Paris said. Like Showalter mentioned, Paris saw Showalter ’s tutelage under Gasser helped make the former the Photo · Zak Showalter, a senior guard, is known for his inspiring athleticism and intense work ethic, but has had to defender he is today. be a different influence on the team in his final year in Madison. “Just seeing how tough Josh was, and how determined he was, how much Top: Marissa Haegele it didn’t matter if the other guy was Bottom: Riley Steinbrenner quicker or taller or more athletic The Badger Herald or naturally so gifted offensively, he found a way to slow him down just the right amount, or even more than that,” Paris said. “I think that was the biggest part probably of his development of a good defender.” They are still not the same person, Paris said. Showalter brings his own style to defense. “He brings his own things to it,” Paris said. “He’s a little more aggressive. He’ll gamble a little more than Josh, it’s paid off at times, big time.” Those times include a series of steals against North Carolina in the 2015 Sweet 16 and taking a charge against Xavier last season to set up Koenig’s memorable game-winner. Taking a charge like that, Paris said, requires instantaneous decision-making skills, almost like a quarterback making a read against coverage. “He had anticipated that he would make that move, and he was right,” Paris said. The Badgers can use plays like those come March.

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