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Lawmakers look to boost Wisconsin economy through hemp legalization Product can’t be used to produce high, law sets legal limits for use of industrial cannabis-derived substance
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A group of Wisconsin legislators are working to pass a bill that would legalize the production of industrial hemp, a form of cannabis used in paper, food, textiles, medicine and construction materials. State Sen. Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point, and Rep. Jesse Kremer, R-Kewaskum, the authors of the bipartisan bill, said the reintroduction of industrial hemp to Wisconsin “will do wonders” for the state’s economy and farmers. The form of cannabis can’t produce a high. On the federal level, The Farm Bill, signed into law in 2014, permitted individual states to decide if they would allow industrial hemp production, Kremer said. Thirty-one states have legalized industrial hemp since then, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota. Testin said approximately $500 million of industrial hemp is imported into the U.S. annually. “I just think it’s common sense that we remove some of the government hurdles to allow our hard-working farmers the opportunity to grow it right here in the state of Wisconsin as opposed to importing it
from other countries,” Testin said. Industrial hemp takes 90 days to grow into a crop that can be used to make fibers
“ That way we are not running the risk of people trying to sneak in plants like psychoactive marijuana or people applying for an industrial hemp permit to grow marijuana.” Sen. Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point
like paper or rope, whereas it takes trees decades to do the same, Kremer said. The bill would require industrial hemp growers to obtain a license through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Kremer said. Growers would also have to pass a criminal background test, displaying no previous arrests for narcotic use or trafficking. The bill also states the legal hemp
couldn’t exceed 0.3 percent THC concentration. DATCP would seize and destroy industrial hemp exceeding 1 percent, Kremer said. “That way we are not running the risk of people trying to sneak in plants like psychoactive marijuana or people applying for an industrial hemp permit to grow marijuana,” Testin said. DATCP would also require all growers provide exact GPS coordinates to the location of their hemp production sites, Testin said. Kremer and Testin said the conversations regarding legalization of marijuana and industrial hemp are entirely separate. “That’s how I’ve been pitching it to my colleagues who have traditionally taken more of a hard stance against the cannabis plant family all together,” Testin said. According to Madison ordinance, unless licensed, registered or otherwise permitted to distribute, dispense, conduct research or administer marijuana, a person may casually possess no more than 28 grams of marijuana or cannabis in a private place. Testin said he is confident this bill will get to the floor in both the state Senate and Assembly. “It has the potential to be huge,” Testin said.
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Legislators push for increased scrutiny of Wisconsin’s wage gap Bills would protect workers from earning different amounts, heighten visibility of pay discrimination in state by Madeline Westberg Reporter
Looking to increase public awareness of wage discrimination, Wisconsin legislators have introduced two bills that would penalize companies for unfair pay and increase employee agency around wages. Four state legislators are sponsoring two bills to address equal pay conditions in Wisconsin. The Equal Pay Enforcement Act would create a way to contest unequal pay in court and require employers to compensate employees and pay fines for wage discrimination, state Rep. Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, and state Sen. Janice Ringhand, D-Evansville, said. Modeled after a Massachusetts law, the Equal Pay Transparency Act would regulate what information employers and employees can share about wages. Controlling information this way would be a way to try to protect employees, Sinicki said. This bill prevents employers from asking about the previous salary of an employee and from asking former or current employers about an employee’s salary, Sinicki said. It would also prohibit an employer from banning its
employees from talking about their pay. Ringhand said this law would open wages up to scrutiny, increasing visibility for wage discrimination and protecting people from getting different starting salaries for equal work. When workers’ salary amounts are dependent on their previous pay, a wage gap follows people throughout their careers and does not let them advance, Sinicki said. While the pay gap is usually associated with gender, Ringhand and Sinicki both said this legislation would benefit anyone who experiences wage discrimination, people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, single parents and people coming from minimum wage jobs. The reason for this legislation and its importance, Sinicki said, is ultimately that people deserve to be paid fairly and well. When the Equal Pay Enforcement Act was initially introduced in 2001 and 2002, women were making 78 cents to the male dollar. “That number has not changed through all these years,” Sinicki said. Ringhand said equal pay enforcement would make a significant difference in narrowing the pay gap and help women gain up to $10,000
“ [It’s] important to send a message to employers that you can’t discriminate against women in the workplace.” Sen. Janice Ringhand, D-Evansville in annual income. Increased wages would put more money back into the state economy, stimulating business and benefiting everyone, Sinicki said. The Equal Pay Enforcement Act was first introduced in the 2001-02 Legislative session. It became law in 2009, Sinicki said. Former Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle signed the law, adding a new layer to wage gap legislation, Sinicki said. Republican legislators, however, repealed it in 2011. Wisconsin Civil Justice Council released a statement in 2012 criticizing the Equal Pay
Enforcement Act for being unnecessarily expensive for companies. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commercew, Wisconsin Builders Association and Wisconsin Hospital Association also contributed to this statement and said the act did nothing to encourage people to file cases for pay discrimination. The act was overall, “unduly burdensome on Wisconsin employers,” the statement’s authors said. While there have been many equal pay laws, Sinicki said, there is no enforcement element to any of them. “Women have been on the short end of the equal pay stick,” Ringhand said. “[It’s] important to send a message to employers that you can’t discriminate against women in the workplace” Ringhand said repealing the Equal Pay Enforcement Act in 2011 was a mistake. Sinicki said she felt like they had to start all over again. Legislators have assembled the bills and are currently asking for co-sponsors, Ringhand said. “It’s something that I’m going to keep introducing each and every session until we truly have equal pay,” Sinicki said. March 14, 2017 • badgerherald.com • 5
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TRIUMPH program looks to ease New affirmative action manager doctor shortage in urban areas aims to promote diversity in Madison Medical students help underserved patients from low-income backgrounds with physical, psychological health problems
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When Cynthia Haq was a medical student, her professor discouraged her from working as a primary care physician for the poor. Her friends and colleagues called her “crazy,” because she would hardly make any money. But Haq’s experience with poverty during her childhood motivated her to continue on that path. She saw children were so poor they did not have enough food and clothes. “Even as a young child, I thought that was wrong,” Haq said. “Everyone, whether poor or wealthy should have the rights of health care.” To together students who are motivated to helping serve those who live in poverty, Haq began the University of Wisconsin Training in Urban Medicine and Public Health program in 2009. Now the program’s director, she has helped nearly 70 UW medical students fill gaps in health care services for the urban poor. TRIUMPH has recruited 69 students between 2010 and 2016. Out of these, 50 have graduated and worked in areas where at least 50 percent of urban patients live in poverty, Haq said. An additional 40 former students are now pursuing primary care specialities. Haq said in addition to gaining medical skills, students become more connected with their community. “They’re learning to become doctors and also extra skills to be able to be a community leader,” Haq said. TRIUMPH recruits 16 third- and fourthyear medical students annually. Since the job is so challenging, Haq said she has to pick students who are highly motivated and demonstrate commitment to work with underserved populations. The program is based in Milwaukee because students get a chance to work in a diverse and dynamic community and make contributions to solve the complex urban health problems. Milwaukee is a “majorityminority community” with 40 percent black people and 30 percent Hispanic people, Haq said. “These students want to become doctors because they want to serve people in need,” Haq said. “They should not just say they’re interested but actually have done things already, such as volunteer [in the] Peace Corps.”
Working as physicians in those areas requires not only medical skills, but also skills for helping patients with complex biomedical and psychosocial needs and knowledge of community resources, she said. The program starts with a two-week intensive course. Students meet with artists, musicians and dancers in the community and learn about the history of Milwaukee, why Milwaukee communities are segregated and how segregation affects people’s health. Students are then matched with 35 community organizations in the city and conduct individual health improvement projects that target issues like gun violence and childhood obesity. TRIUMPH participant Kerianne Fullin said working at a Milwaukee community clinic was a profound experience as she met many patients suffering from homelessness, violence, poverty and disabilities. “It’s really important to provide space for them to communicate what their major concerns are,” Fullin said. Haq said when dealing with patients who live in poverty, it is important to understand they often have complex social needs. Psychologically, they have suffered more stress, which might result in health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes. Students are also supposed to connect patients with appropriate community resources to help further solve their problems, Haq said. “The more you understand the context, the less you’re likely to be judgmental with the patients,” Haq said. “Otherwise, they’re not going to trust you.” Haq said one TRIUMPH student who worked in a community health organization in south Milwaukee found many Hispanic families were suffering from obesity and diabetes because they could not afford healthy food. To ensure the community could eat healthfully, the student trained families on how to make healthy food even on a low budget and worked with local grocery stores to offer vegetables instead of fatty foods. “It’s a win-win program beneficial to the health organization, students and the whole community,” Haq said.
At the age of 12, Felicia Jones — Madison’s new affirmative action manager — thought one day she would be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. She envisioned herself in her power suit and big office, and in college she pursued a business degree. After college, Jones went to work at the office of state Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, where she realized she wanted to achieve more than becoming a CEO. There, she learned she wanted to enter a public service role. Later, working in the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise — a program designed to help businesses owned by people from marginalized backgrounds — she acquired handson experience learning more about discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Working with the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, Jones said she had the opportunity to talk with entrepreneurs and learn about the professional obstacles they faced. She also was able to see the contractor ’s perspective in her role as senior contract specialist. Now in her third week as Madison Department of Civil Rights’ affirmative action division manager, Jones is in charge of helping implement affirmative action programs in the city, and deals with issues such as discrimination complaints. “With this new position, I get to bring these two perspectives of the small disadvantaged businesses and large contractors together,” Jones said. “And I get to use all of that experience and all of that passion and drive to do this job, and I love it.” She is currently working on multiple projects, including making city services accessible in languages other than English. Her department also oversees discrimination training for Madison Fire Department, Madison Police Department and other city agencies every three years. Jones said her department also works with businesses to ensure they are keeping up with affirmative action plans, among other projects. Jones said she aims to live up to the mission of her department and make
outreach more effective. The department’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all people by promoting equality while preventing and eliminating discrimination. “My specific goal is to make sure I can do my part to make the mission come to pass,” Jones said. When Jones is not at work, she spends most of her time working with the youth of the Madison Pentecostal Assembly. This assembly gathers at the Madison Pentecostal Church and other churches across the state. Jones said a lot of her drive comes from her personal experiences with discrimination and her desire to provide equal opportunity for her son and other underrepresented people in Madison. “When you are passionate about something, you will work a million times harder to make sure you will succeed at it, regardless about what everyone else says, because it is most fulfilling,” Jones said.
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UW researchers are studying human gut to find diabetes treatment
Scientists identified 4 microbe-produced chemicals that could play role in insulin secretion, which is important for sugar regulation by Kruti Yellapantula Science Writer
There are millions of microbes living in your gut. They help you digest and access nutrients your own organs would not otherwise be able to get to. But two University of Wisconsin researchers are conducting groundbreaking research on ways to use these very microbes to cure diseases like diabetes. UW biochemistry professor Alan Attie and assistant professor of bacteriology Federico Rey are leading a team studying advances in research linking microbiomes in the gut to metabolic diseases such as diabetes. Large microbial communities reside in the gastrointestinal tract. This collection of microbes, known as a microbiota, and their associated genes, known as microbiome, affect many aspects of human physiology, metabolism and health. Humans chew their food to disintegrate and obtain the available nutrients but there are still some complex dietary components humans cannot degrade on their own, Julia Kreznar, a Ph.D. student at UW department of bacteriology,
working in Rey’s lab and co-author of the study, said. So the microbes do this job for them. Earlier studies addressed the impact of only either the host genotype or host genetics and host gut microbiota on insulin secretion. Genotypes in genes determine traits. But this study considered the interplay of host genetics and gut microbiota as well as diet. Though this study was done in a mouse model, its implications extend to human health too, Garret Suen, UW professor of bacteriology, said. “This may have important implications for the development of therapeutics aimed at altering the gut microbial community, like probiotics, for diabetics,” Suen said. The host animal or human’s diet decides the gut microbial metabolism, or the the rate at which gut microbiota breaks down food. Microbial metabolism in turn, modifies the nutritional impact of many dietary components. So depending on the diet, the gut microbiota extracts different nutrients that affect human health accordingly, Kreznar said. Thus, to promote good human health, it is important to understand how microbes
metabolize nutrients, how they interact with each other as a function of diet and their impact on the host. Genes and diet regulate metabolic diseases like diabetes. Kreznar said Attie’s research lab was looking into genetics of metabolic diseases. They studied a panel of eight genetically distinct mice that encompassed the kind of genetic variation found within the human population. Researchers placed 16 groups of mice, two groups of each strain on a high-sucrose diet, the standard Western diet or a control diet, Kreznar said. Their response to the diet was monitored for a period of 22 weeks. These mice strains developed different types of metabolic phenotypes, which are traits like body weight, in response to the diet, Krezner said. Variation in metabolic responses represented the variation in genetic differences in these mice, Kreznar said. “So we were interested in finding out whether or not the microbiome composition of these mice was different just as a function of strain,” Kreznar said. Since these mice were kept under the exact same conditions, genetics and diet were
determined as the drivers of the differences in the microbiota composition. Kreznar said their next question was whether the microbiota alone influences the development of metabolic syndrome or prevents it. To answer this question, researchers chose two out of the eight strains of mice and conducted experiments on them in a germ-free environment, Kreznar said. These showed the differences in the microbiota affect pancreatic insulin secretion. The following experiments also helped identify four microbial-produced chemicals that could play role in insulin secretion— vitamin B12, shortchain organic acids, lipopolysaccharides and bile acid. Suen said the integral role microbes play in human health and disease are gaining recognition. Studies such as this will change perceptions about diabetes and potentially lead to improved ways for improving the condition. Kreznar said the medical field is moving toward personalized medicine and advancement in this line of research will help realize that. “The depth to which this study considers the impacts of multiple factors is one of the main reasons why this work is so valuable,” Suen said.
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UW Health recycles medical refuse to promote sustainability Biocap art project depicts relationship between health care, environment, raises awareness about hidden waste by Hannah Miller Reporter
Looking to support its commitment to the arts, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health started a project creating art from recycled medical waste. UW School of Medicine and Public Health professor Karin Zuegge and senior art coordinator Mandy Kron began the project in 2016 in an effort to highlight the environmental impact of “hidden” medical waste and to promote sustainability. They continued the project into March 2017, reusing biocaps, which are the tiny plastic caps of medication vials. Max Christman, sustainability specialist at UW Health, said hospitals are the second-most energy-intensive industry, making up 18 percent of the global economy. “There are a lot of hidden items in the medical system that are essentially ubiquitous, but produce a lot of waste,” Christman said. As the medical director for sustainability
at UW Health, Zuegge presented the idea of repurposing anesthesia vial caps, Kron said. Although these caps can be recycled, Zuegge wanted to reuse them in a creative and meaningful way, Kron said. “We wanted to make it happen and we wanted to make it look nice,” Kron said. Zuegge and Kron collect biocaps from various departments and organize them based on color and size. They reserve conference rooms and invite UW employees to contribute to the project and participate in the process. Bringing people together to work on the project has helped UW Health emphasize their commitment to prioritizing sustainability, Kron said. “When you see all the caps together and you sort them, you recognize how much waste they produce,” Kron said. Zuegee and Kron work closely in the anesthesiology department to brainstorm image ideas. The first project was a mural of UW Health’s “Green Steps” logo. Green Steps is a program that creates sustainability initiatives within the organization. Since 2016, three projects have been
completed while another is currently underway. All of the projects reflect a piece of Madison’s culture that is unique. The second completed project is a colorful rendition of three Wisconsin Union chairs in front of Lake Mendota. The third is a set of anesthesia tools. A depiction of flowers in front of the Capitol is still in the works. The pieces are located near operating rooms or staffonly areas. They act as a symbol and reminder of sustainability, Kron said. “The projects are getting a lot of other departments to pay attention to recycling,” Kron said. Encouraging departments to contribute recycled materials, the organization simultaneously works toward goals of sustainability. Christman said the impact is growing and sets an example for other hospitals around the country. The art project is a beautiful and effective reminder of reducing waste in the Madison community, Christman said. “It is enormously important for hospitals to commit to sustainability,” Christman said.
Photo · Terrace chairs made of different colored biocaps (pictured above) is one of the art pieces placed around the hospital. Hannah Miller The Badger Herald
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Music group Satsang provides unique blend of genres, self-love
Drawing from rock, soul, folk, hip-hop, trio hits up High Noon Saloon to promote social, personal awareness, change by Matt Cejka ArtsEtc. Writer
Aggression, violence, abuse, addiction: These things once plagued Satsang frontman and lyricist Drew McManus. Now, they enable him to instill messages of empowerment, self-love and personal growth in others. “I use to just hate my story, and now I absolutely love it and wouldn’t change a single thing about it, because I don’t know who I’d be without it,” McManus said. “So, if I can inspire people to fall in love with themselves and then inspire them to help other people, you know, that’s it for me.” The musical trio of McManus, Karl Roth and Keller Paulson are set to bring inspirational and activating vision entitled Satsang to High Noon Saloon on March 19. As a band, Satsang provides a distinctive blend of folk, soul, rock and hip-hop, combined with immensely refreshing lyrical content from McManus. They cover topics of change and social awareness. With songs like “I Am,” “Between” and “The Story of You,” McManus delivers personal manifestos highlighting his own journey of growing up with hardship in Des Moines and Chicago. The songs soothe the soul and spark an emotional connection for all listeners. Thus far in their emerging career, the band has toured with the likes of Nahko
and the Medicine for the People, Trevor Hall, Mike Love and Michael Franti & Spearhead. A day after their show in Madison, Satsang will release their second full length album, Pyramids, complete with features from highly revered artists like Nahko Bear and Tim Snider, as well as Grammy award winner Chris Berry. McManus has wanted to work with Berry since he was 13 years old. It was a dream come true for him, he said. While on tour in Arizona, they met up with Nahko Bear in Arizona, and ended up staying in Berry’s camper for a couple days. The first night there, they had a jam session around the campfire, and played some rough mixes, he said. “Berry was like, ‘Man, I’d love to do a song with you guys,’ and I just got so excited,” McManus said. “I was like, ‘dude, I’ll have it ready tomorrow morning.’ So I went into the camper that night and wrote the song.” Music is simply a skillfully chosen platform where McManus and the others can transmit the larger truths surrounding the Satsang movement. The band and other conscious artists see live performances as an essential opportunity to activate large crowds to love themselves, develop greater social awareness and change their overall
outlook on life. Madison house) should elevate the band to “What the whole movement has turned nationally renowned levels in 2017. into is trying to move people into a place of falling in love with their own story, even the rough, bad parts that most of us try to forget,” McManus said. “You know if we can move into a place of love and understanding with those rough parts of our story, that’s when magic really starts to happen.” Those attending the show at High Noon Saloon will no doubt leave feeling exceptionally better than upon arrival. Though still emerging as musicians, the release of Pyramids, an extensive tour schedule and some other big news in the Photo · Band overcomes personal hardships, triumphs through music. works (though he couldn’t tell us that, Photo courtesy of Satsang McManus revealed they recently signed to
Nasty Women Reading brings community atmosphere, solidarity Inspired by political unrest, women demonstrate empowerment through poetry, prose, solict donations to Planned Parenthood by Kristin Washagan ArtsEtc. Editor
If you want to know what it means to be a Nasty Women, join The Arts + Literature Laboratory for a Nasty Women reading. Women will be sharing poetry and prose to benefit Planned Parenthood and celebrate Women’s History Month. As part of their Watershed Reading Series, ALL uses support from Dane Arts to create interactive book readings from a number of local or national writers and poets. “It’s not a reading where you just go and passively listen to people’s very private preoccupations,” Rita Mae Reese, co-director of ALL, said. “It’s really a community event that empowers people. It empowers people’s stories.” The reading itself will feature seven readers from Madison, Milwaukee and Athens, Georgia: Cindy Carlson, Robin 10 • badgerherald.com • March 14, 2017
Smith Chapman, Dana Maya, Freesia McKee, Katrina Schaag, Lindsay Tigue and Kara Candito. Their poetry and prose will touch on issues related to health care access, resistance, cultural traditions, body image and many other themes that affect femme-presenting individuals. The idea for the event was born out of the political unrest and uncertainty of certain artists, and was inspired especially by the recent Writers Resist reading event that benefited the American Civil Liberties Union, which Reese also helped organize. “Artists are always working very hard to tell the truth, and sometimes that truth can be very abstract and individual,” Reese said. “But at times when the general public discourse is lacking truth to a large degree, art becomes incredibly important and artists become compelled to speak out on a number of levels.”
The goal of the event at large is to give attendees a feeling of solidarity and an awareness of issues, according to Reese. The writers will use personal experiences paired with recollections of current, pressing issues. It will give perspective to the whole picture of our current political climate, and how it affects the women and other individuals in it. “I feel like in times when things start to seem chaotic and uncertain that we turn to poetry and art more,” Reese said. “We realize it’s important in our lives.” With this focus in mind, ALL prepared an event to empower both the readers and attendees through giving everyone mutual support and a voice. “For me, one of the most important things is remembering how powerful our voices are, and how helpful it is to gather together and listen to each other, and to
express ourselves and use our voices,” Reese said. There will be no admission fee, but attendees will be encouraged to make a donation to Planned Parenthood if possible. There will also be hand-knitted key chains and pussy hats on sale, and all proceeds will go toward Planned Parenthood. “We wanted to support [Planned Parenthood] so that they could continue to offer health care, especially to low-income people,” Reese said. ALL focused on creating an event that is inclusive and free to all who wish to learn more about issues and individuals’ experiences. The Nasty Women reading will be open to the public and will take place on March 18 at 8 p.m.
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Local band Fin Zipper debuts EP on spring break Tasty Tasty Tour Group talks creative process, inspirations, future plans before Frequency show, hitting the road by Celeste Benzschawel ArtsEtc. Editor
Get ready to get funky — local band Fin Zipper has a show Friday at The Frequency, the kick-off to the band’s spring break Tasty Tasty Tour. It is on this tour the band plans to debut their brand-spankin’ new EP, the second addition to their collection. The band is made up of Jon Porter (lead guitar/vocals), Seth Hasseler (guitar/vocals), Dan Graf (drums) and Alex Ferron (bass/ lead vocals). These University of Wisconsin graduated and soon-to-be-graduated students coin themselves as funk/rock, and the title certainly fits. In 2015, Porter and Hasseler spent some time jamming in bedrooms and writing a few songs, then Hasseler went to Los Angeles for the summer. While he was there, what they had been doing was eating away at him, he said. Soon after, they decided they needed to make it a legitimate thing. It was then they recruited Graf and Ferron, and there was a collective skepticism going into it at first. But, after the first few practices, they had quickly dispelled that feeling. “It just felt super right, right off the bat,” Hasseler said. By the next year, Fin Zipper had their first album, Neptune Saloon — a compilation of 14 songs they recorded live themselves — finished. After the album was complete, it was time for them to start landing some gigs, and their first one was at “The Dream Palace,” a house show where up to 60 people heard their music. “There were so many people vibin’ with what we were playin’,” Hasseler said. “We had a monumental first show.” So, by the chance of having a nicely sized crowd at a house show, they were able to make a successful first impression, and Fin Zipper only went forward from there. When asked to describe their creative and writing process, Porter said it’s “riff-rock.” Hasseler writes a majority of the riffs and lyrics, Porter said. From there, each person brings their own part or idea to the floor. “We all flesh it out together,” Ferron said. “We do it on the fly, mostly.” Their creative process, as a group, stems from sharing a similar mindset. They grew up listening to similar types of music, so before they even begin writing a song, they all kind of know what direction they’d like it to go in, Hasseler said. “Music is fun,” Hasseler said. “It’s a fun thing to do, and it’s a fun thing to pool your creative juices into.” What makes them Fin Zipper is they all contribute parts to their songs, whether it be instruments or lyrics first. They appreciate that they all have that creative input, Hasseler said. None of the members are “creative control
heavy,” Hasseler said, so there is freedom to try new things and put ideas forward. “We get the idea of what we collectively play, and I think we are striving to make that more us,” Ferron said. When getting ideas for songs, they turn to songs with a “funk/rock influence, with the dope guitar riffs, and the steady, rockin’ drum beat. Definitely the Chili Peppers,” Graf said. Fin Zipper finds inspiration in the fact that — aside from some of the angry, harder aspects of rock — rock and roll is very free, and very open, Hasseler said. Part of it, for them, is being “weird and goofy, not taking yourself seriously,” Porter said. In regards to themes or concepts, Fin Zipper recognizes “there’s constantly a lot of shit changing” within their own lives and the world. Being in college and figuring out what they are doing translates into their music. “There are themes of dealing with life as you become an adult, and then there are little themes like environmentalism and being a good person and not a dick,” Ferron said. But, now that the band has a full album, and now a debut EP on the way, they are ready to hit the road and share their work. They’ve been on a short tour before, in Minneapolis, staying at Porter ’s parent’s house, but this one is longer and more real. They are going to use what they learned on their Minneapolis tour, but this time they won’t be doing so with a home cooked meal and a familiar bed. As of now, they still are working out where to sleep. Aside from working out those logistics, they have all their shows booked, and this time with shorter sets. In Minneapolis they were playing two sets a night, which came out to around two and a half hours of playing. For this tour, they are scaling down playing time, which leaves room for them to hit the stage with much more energy. During and after the tour, they plan to spread the EP as much as possible, Porter said. On the road to Chicago and Nashville, they are stopping at some record labels with the hope of getting picked up, Porter said. “Hopefully we can dish the crap out of this [EP] on the tour, and get it out to everyone, to all the ears that we can, and if something comes out of it, that would be totally rad,” Hasseler said. Basically, they are going to bask in this EP after spending 40 hours straight in the studio with a professional mixing and mastering their work. “We owe it to ourselves to have a professional product of our music after making an entire album, and something
that is well done and represents us,” Ferron said. They are especially proud of this product because they did it all live — instead of recording each part individually, they set up all of their stuff and recorded it together, Hasseler said. He said this is because their live show is what separates them from other bands, and they wanted to capture that in their recording. They want people to leave their show not only enjoying the music, but realizing it was just a really fun place to be. They feed off the audience a lot when they play live, and it’s their favorite thing to do, Porter said. “We love our lives shows,” Porter said. “We love fucking jumping Photo · Funk/rock band Fin Zipper, which is made up of UW students and around on stage.” recent graduates, urge fans to come “smoke some beers” with them. In terms of short-term goals, the band wants to Photo courtesy of Fin Zipper play shows, have fun and make a few “buck-a-roos” after spring break, Ferron said. They’d even like to travel to places like La Crosse, Eau Claire or Green Bay. After the semester, though, there is no telling what might happen. The members that aren’t already graduated will be, and the future might find them all in different places. It is their hope though, if their music gets picked up, that they might find get back together and see where it takes them Ferron said. So, look out for Fin Zipper this week or after break, and prepare to hear some funky tunes and “smoke some beers,” as the band frequently encourages st its fans to do.
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Light up sex life for spring break with glow-in-the-dark condoms Fun to try if looking for some late-night laughter, playtime inspiration in bedroom or on vacation by Meredith Head Hump Day Columnist
Despite STI prevention and birth control campaigns’ tireless efforts to frame condoms as fun and exciting, most people do not find condoms sexy. In fact, many people believe condoms ruin the moment, hinder spontaneity or simply take too long to put on. Particularly after the spread of HIV in the 1980s, manufacturers leapt to create condoms that customers would find enticing. Along with flavored condoms and other novelties, prophylactic producers created glow-in-thedark condoms, appealing to adventure-seekers of all ages and backgrounds.
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In order to use a glowing condom, most brands must be exposed to light for 30 seconds. Be sure to unroll the condom onto
the toy or penis during light exposure. If the condom remains rolled up, only the parts exposed to light will glow, resulting in rings of luminescence rather than a full-on light-saber effect. ONE brand condoms make glow in the dark condoms called “glowing pleasures,” and Night Light brand exclusively makes prophylactics that light up. Be sure to add some lube to the inside and outside of the condom to decrease the likelihood of breakage and increase pleasure for all parties involved. All brands use the same design: a layer of nontoxic phosphorous pigment sandwiched between an inner and outer layer of regular latex used in most condoms. Glowing condoms provide the same level of protection against STIs and pregnancy as all other FDAapproved barrier methods, and since the glowing agent is surrounded by latex, these
condoms are completely safe. Of course, this means that many penises experience less sensation due to the thicker material. Folks hoping to delay ejaculation might find this beneficial, as the thicker material decreases sensitivity. Reviews also claim that glowing condoms are smaller than average (perhaps due to more layers of material), so those with larger members should be aware that the condom might feel tighter than usual.
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Folks interested in using glow-in-thedark condoms should be aware luminescent barrier methods are a novelty item. Since their purpose is simply to light up (along with protecting against STIs and unplanned pregnancies) features associated with other condoms (sensitivity, lubrication, etc.) may not
be up to standard. Though many people using glow-in-thedark condoms expect to see a blinding beacon of light, some consumers report the result is slightly dimmer than expected, and that the glow’s intensity decreases over time (usually after about 30 minutes). Waiting 30 seconds to charge up a glowing condom can feel like eons during sexy time, when all we want to do is go at it. But those 30 seconds can fly by if we use the time to enhance foreplay by talking dirty or stroking one another. Dirty talk can be as filthy as we like, everything from consent (“Do you want me to fuck you with my glowing dick?”) to narration (“I can barely wait to fuck you with my glowing dick.”). Plus, the suspense of waiting can be incredibly titillating for all parties.
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ULTIMATE SPRING BREAK PLAYLIST
Whether you’re spending hours driving, hiking, sitting by an ocean or staying home, these tunes will add relaxation, fun by Celeste Benzschawel ArtsEtc. Editor
Traveling for spring break this year? You’ll need a dope playlist to make those hours in the car bearable. Though this playlist might not last for the duration of a long ride, it can at least be added to what we are sure is an already amazing collection of tunes. Three hours and 15 minutes should do the trick, so get out the aux, press shuffle and enjoy the ride.
1. “The Mess She Made” -Darwin Deez
15. “Diet Mountain Dew” - Lana Del Rey
33. “Live and Die” - The Avett Brothers
16. “Meth Lab Zoso Sticker” - 7Horse
34. “R U Mine?” - Arctic Monkeys
17. “Polish Girl” - Neon Indian
35. “Sunrise” - Childish Gambino 36. “Helena Beat” -Foster the People
2. “Lake Surperior” - Bien Bien
18. “Boozophilia” - Low Cut Connie
3. “Brazil” - Declan McKenna
19. “Dunes” - Alabama Shakes
37. “Punching in a Dream” - The Naked and Famous
4. “Spent Missing” - froyo ma feat. Charlotte Day Wilson
20. “Celeste” - Ezra Vine
38. “Pyramids” - Frank Ocean
21. “Dirty Harry” - Gorillaz
39. “Farrah Fawcett Hair” - Capitol Cities feat. Andre 3000
5. “It Never Rains in Southern California” - Albert Hammond
22. “Little Ghost” - W.C. Lindsay
6. “Going To California” - Led Zeppelin
23. “Is This How You Feel?” - The Preatures
7. “Back Pocket” - Vulfpeck
24. “Middle” - DJ Snake, Bipolar Sunshine
8. “Six Degrees” - Ghostface Killah, BadBadNotGood, feat. Danny Brown
25. “Rio” - Low Cut Connie
9. “Hell Of A Life” - Kanye West 10. “Little Wing” - Jimi Hendrix 11. “Put a Flower in Your Pocket” - The Arcs 12. “Nothing to Worry About” -Peter Bjorn and John 13. “So Damn Lucky - Live at Radio City” - Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds 14. “Female Doctor” - Miniature Tigers
26. “Strange Creatures” - Jake Bugg 27. “Sex and Candy” - Marcy Playground 28. “My Friend John” - The Fratellis 29. “Breed” - Nirvana 30. “The Chain (Remastered)” - Fleetwood Mac
40. “Supersonic Rocket Ship” - The Kinks 41. “Caught In The Trap” - Post Animal 42. “Puppettes” - Ravellas 43. “Twilight Driving” - Methyl Ethel 44. “Boyish” - Hippo Campus 45. “Constant Conversations” - Passion Pit 46. “White Rabbit” - Jefferson Airplane 47. “Barracuda” - Heart 48. “Cocaine” - Eric Clapton
31. “Elephant” - Tame Impala
49. “Your Song” - Elton John
32. “Eyes of the Muse” - King Tuff
50. “Lacerations!” - Cedarwell
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Requiring outside reviews of police shootings helps repair trust, but some see room for improvement Wisconsin state legislator pushes to make investigations more independent, attorneys aim to bring citizens into process
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State Rep. Chris Taylor was stopped at a Madison gas station on the night of March 6, 2015 when she heard gunshots. They were the shots fired by Madison police officer Matt Kenny that killed biracial 19-yearold Tony Robinson. In the coming weeks, a law Taylor herself co-authored in the state Legislature would be put to the test as law enforcement — not from the Madison Police Department, but from the state Department of Justice — began investigating the incident. Connecticut and Missouri have since replicated the first-of-its-kind 2014 law, which both law enforcement and their critics say has been successful. But some say lawmakers can improve the process to make it even more independent and transparent. That’s why Taylor is looking to introduce changes she called “natural next steps” to make investigations into officer-involved shootings more independent. One includes ensuring a special prosecutor, instead of a local district attorney, would get to decide whether to bring charges against the officer. Taylor said that would help because local district attorneys often work with the police departments they investigate. “Bringing in the outside investigators was just the first step in improving this process of what occurs when there’s an officer-involved death,” Taylor said. “It was never intended to be the last step.” The law requires at least two outside officers investigate police-involved deaths and submit their findings to the district attorney. If the district attorney decides not to indict the officer, investigators are required to make their report 14 • badgerherald.com • March 14, 2017
Photo · Cases in Neenah, Wisconsin and Milwaukee highlight that even when officers follow appropriate investgiations procedures missteps can shatter public trust. public, and the affected family must be told how to file complaints if they don’t agree with the decision. Two years ago, Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne decided not to indict Kenny in a nationally viewed press conference. Robinson’s family then filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, which the family settled last month for $3.35 million, the largest settlement of its kind in state history. The DOJ isn’t required to investigate every officer-involved shooting — departments choose the agency that investigates cases in which one of their officers shoots a civilian. But the vast majority go to the DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation, according to Jim Palmer, executive director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association. The DOJ now lists 22 completed investigations on its website, including Robinson’s. Palmer said the independent review process has been a success. Not only has it gotten positive community responses, but some police departments employ the independent review for “the vast majority” of officer-involved shootings that don’t result in death, which the law doesn’t require. “We think it has worked extraordinarily well,” he said. A few cases, however, have received public criticism. A 2016 Stanford University report flagged those cases as missteps that can shatter public trust of the police. In Neenah, Wisconsin, for example, police fatally shot Michael Funk as he fled a hostage situation in December of 2015. DCI took the lead
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on the investigation, but before it began, the Neenah police chief issued a statement justifying the shooting. He claimed Funk had disobeyed officers’ orders to drop his weapon. Dashboard camera footage later revealed officers never directed Funk to drop his gun. In Milwaukee, when a police officer shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in April 2014, the public raised concerns because DCI investigators looking into the case were formerly part of the Milwaukee Police Department. And in Madison, Robinson’s family lawyers held a press conference this month revealing additional evidence they said raised inconsistencies in Kenny’s story. David Owens, one of the Robinson family’s lawyers, said it’s issues like this that cause a lack of public trust for officerinvolved shooting investigations. It’s tough for officers to stay impartial when they’re investigating people like themselves, even if they’re not from the same department, Owens said. “They may still be working on the same playing field and working on things through the same lens [as local law enforcement would],” Owens said. That’s why Owens suggested a citizen board help with the investigation. In Brooklyn, the district attorney set up a conviction integrity unit — a panel made up of law enforcement and members of the community, which reviews cases of people who have been convicted of crimes. The unit has exonerated 22 people since its start in 2014, according to the Brooklyn district attorney’s office. Owens said setting up a similar citizen review process for officer-involved shooting deaths would help bolster public trust among community members who feel police have overstepped their bounds. “We want to have a balance,” Owens said. “We want to have a relationship that can give us all faith.” But Palmer, the police association executive director, said he doesn’t see a viable way for citizens to be involved with the actual investigation process. They already play an important oversight role in Wisconsin, he said, pointing to local police and fire commissions that include citizens. But that idea just doesn’t work for investigations, Palmer said. “I think criminal investigations are something that are best performed by experts in the appropriate field,” Palmer said. Taylor wants to introduce legislation that would require those investigating officer-involved shooting deaths to not have recently worked with the force they’re investigating, to avoid more situations like Hamilton’s. But Palmer and the WPPA aren’t as supportive of Taylor’s suggestion to hand the decision of whether or not to indict police officers who fatally shoot civilians to special prosecutors, rather than district attorneys. He said a change like that would politicize what he now describes as a “very apolitical” process. Deciding who chooses the prosecutor and who the prosecutor is would introduce political layers that Palmer said don’t have a place in the system. Palmer also said while district attorneys and law enforcement work in the same criminal justice system, they don’t work closely enough to cause a conflict of interest. “To say that they’re close companions is kind of out of touch,” Palmer said. But law enforcement and critics agree there can be some logistical challenges in the independent investigation process. In the crucial first hours of an investigation, it likely won’t be the outside investigators who will be the first responders to an incident, but rather officers from the local law enforcement agency.
Photo · Tony Robinson’s family settled a federal civil rights lawsuit last month for $3.35 million, the largest in state history. Top: Marissa Haegele Bottom: Erik Brown The Badger Herald The Stanford report noted some parts of the state are located nearly 200 miles from the nearest DCI office, so it can take hours until the appropriate officers get to the scene. Waiting for the appropriate officers can be detrimental in collecting information from witnesses as their memories begin to fade. Palmer said that’s where the part of the law that lets departments pick the outside agency that investigates them becomes important. While most use the DOJ, some have instead turned to neighboring law enforcement agencies that can get to the scene sooner, Palmer said. He also said simply having more manpower can help ease this issue. “I think there’ll have to be attention paid by the Legislature that this important area in the Department of Justice is adequately funded,” Palmer said. But the inherent difficulty, Owens and the other Robinson lawyers said, means it’s hard for an investigation to be fully independent. “It’s tricker than I think we all thought,” Owens said.
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Catering to party base unnecessary, possibly detrimental for Democrats After poor showing in 2016 elections, liberals must realize America does not want to shift left, including centrists critical by John Graber Columnist
At his state of the union address, President Donald Trump effectively articulated the policies he wants to implement. The most impressive part of his address was the bipartisanship. Not only did Trump appeal to Republicans, but he also highlighted several proposals that Democrats have called for. He called for a $1 trillion infrastructure investment and trade protectionism. It’s another example of how he isn’t a conservative or a liberal, which means he’s open to ideas on both sides. Are Democrats going to work together with the new president on issues they agree with? Unfortunately, it doesn’t look that way, and that will cost them dearly. The Democratic Party’s hard-left base is out for blood. Many of them demand no compromise with Trump. To get their message across, they’ve launched widespread protests across the country to show outrage over everything the new president does. This led Democratic lawmakers to drag their feet on his Cabinet appointments. In overwhelmingly liberal California, politicians are planning to pass measures that will counter the Trump administration’s policies on topics like immigration. Even though the party’s establishment succeeded in making Tom Perez the new Democratic National Committee chairman, he immediately hired the more radical Keith Ellison as his deputy. It’s all part of their new strategy to push the party farther to the left. They hope it will help them win in the 2018 midterms, which are historically advantageous to opposition parties. The left-wing narrative of the 2016 presidential election is that Hillary Clinton lost because she was too moderate and an elitist. They believe U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, would have been a better presidential nominee because there was more enthusiasm for him at the grassroots level and in rural areas Trump flipped from blue to red. I don’t think it’s clear whether or not Sanders would have won. He did perform better against Trump in oneon-one polls, but as we saw through this cycle, polling doesn’t stay constant or is all that accurate. It is true he did have more support in flyover country compared to Clinton, but he didn’t have as much as Trump did. Looking back at the Wisconsin primary, more people voted for Republican
candidates than for Democratic candidates in the rural areas. The same is true if we look at the Michigan primary. It is accurate Clinton did not excite the Democratic youth, but Sanders had the same effect on African-Americans and Hispanics in the party. It is possible that those key demographic groups would have
been less excited for the Vermont senator than for the former secretary of state. Lastly, Trump’s campaign strategy would have been different. It would be too easy to attack Sanders for his socialist ideology, which has failed across the world. In a debate, Sanders could cherrypick the Scandinavian countries to make his case, but Trump could easily counter
Photo · Far-left leaders like U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, create a political atmosphere and ideas many in this country see as toxic, leaving Americans fearful of progressive government. Katie Cooney The Badger Herald
with many other examples. Greece is bankrupt, people are starving in Venezuela, and France’s Francois Hollande (a member of the Socialist Party) did not run for a second term due to a 4 percent approval rating and an atrocious economic recovery. In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party decided to make Democratic socialist Member of Parliament Jeremy Corbyn their leader after a disappointing defeat in the 2015 general election. The next general election is supposed to happen in 2020, but so far Corbyn has been a disaster. If Prime Minister Theresa May, leader of the Conservative Party, called for an early general election this year, her party would defeat Labour by a landslide. So far, the Democratic Party’s base has been counterproductive in getting their message across. They attacked Trump supporters during the campaign, rioted in the nation’s capital during the inauguration and blocked Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos from entering a school. These tactics shouldn’t be surprising, we’ve seen it before in Wisconsin during the recall. The most notorious example being when a bunch of people dressed as zombies held a protest at a Special Olympics event. Meanwhile, Hollywood can make all the political statements it likes, but in the end they will only appeal to fellow elitists on the coasts, not middle America. At some point, Democrats need to realize listening to their base is toxic. Although Wisconsin has historically been a swing state, Republicans weren’t winning at the presidential level until now. This is the result of Democrats withdrawing from rural counties where they were previously supported and merely focusing on cities like Milwaukee and Madison. There are only two ways for the Democratic Party to win again. The first is sticking with the base and waiting for some catastrophe to occur. The second is to actually change the party’s identity to make it more inclusive for centrist voters in suburbs and the countryside. The former is wishful thinking that may never materialize, while the latter actually involves doing something. If the Trump presidency proves to be a success, then the only question is if the Democrats will realize America doesn’t want leftism and that they have to change. If not, then they might as well just sputter into irrelevance. John M. Graber (jgraber3@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in history and political science.
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UW should require history course to help students grasp cause and effect Insisting every incoming Badger take class exploring past of marginalized groups could create more tolerant environment by Lucas Johson Columnist
Why are our major cities diced into neighborhoods defined by a demographically dominant race? Why does our economy function the way it does? What are the motivations and strifes veiled behind the guiding principles defined in the American Constitution? How have structures of power cemented themselves into the American story? Serendipitously, there’s but one answer: cause and effect. History is, by definition, a retelling of the past. Embedded in that definition, however, lies a deeper application of facts. Facts are more than just occurrences retold in their barest sense. Rather, facts are a reflection of our societal makeup. Each historic event impacted the country in that moment and left reverberations for years to come. Even events that may have seemed like a blink in our country’s history have had enormous effects on the present. A prime example would be housing discrimination in the wake of abolishing slavery. As newly freed slaves moved north in the pursuit of economic opportunity and the potential for equal social treatment, they were met with rampant racism and de facto segregation. When faced with finding even the most basic of needs — say, a home — African-Americans denied housing by the widely held practice of “redlining” in the supposedly progressive north. Redlining meant black citizens in a new town were denied equal access to housing if the property lay within a predominantly white neighborhood. This practice was not enforced by law, rather it was societally acceptable and enforced through unreasonably high pricing in the predominantly white neighborhoods or real estate agents avoiding those properties altogether. In the rare cases where back families moved into white neighborhoods, which contained the more attractive and wellbuilt homes, mobs loomed nightly in an attempt to intimidate the family into moving, the properties were vandalized and damaged and local shopping fixtures were basically off-limits to people of color. Instead, families would be forced to live in poorly maintained housing projects and slums, the conditions of which bordered on criminal. The lasting effect of this hegemonic segregation is apparent if you look at a current race and wealth distribution and map of major metropolitan areas. The stark segregation and wealth gap stand out like a sore thumb, and the legacy of redlining is still glaringly obvious in cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee and Philadelphia. The visual obviousness of redlining is not what matters most, rather it is the
impact on modern families. Monolithic discrepancies in the education system perpetuate the cycle of poverty in underprivileged communities — an unfair aftermath of historic organized oppression. This is by no means an isolated example. The Great Depression, world wars, women’s suffrage and civil right movements, among a myriad of others, have all left a deep imprint on the path of our country. Most people know the very basic facts, but accessing a deeper analysis and subsequent application of the lasting impacts of these events is particularly timely. In a time where social movements have gained real traction, it’s especially valuable to have a contextual conception behind protests, strikes and social activism. Such knowledge can be accessed easily in an environment where the pursuit of context, deep motivations and specialized detail are encouraged. What’s more, the application of such context is not solely related to protest or strife. Rather, it allows you to become, overall, a more socially aware and well-rounded individual. Learning the historic motivations behind someone’s message is invaluable in understanding that our society does not benefit everyone. Social movements containing highly charged vocabulary may seem aggressive and hostile to some — an example being demonstrations advocating against the misogynistic rhetoric common in President Donald Trump’s campaign. But a look into the movements’ context reveals that such anger is warranted. That recognition should not be confused with personally identifying with a movement if it is not within your identity to do so. What I mean by this is, as a cisgender male, I can wholeheartedly support the women’s marches, but I cannot provide insight into how it feels to be marginalized in that way. But as a cisgender male, I can learn as much as possible about the history of organized oppression in the U.S., leaving myself more informed and ready to be an ally against current oppression. If you’re armed with the contextual knowledge of a social movement, your ability to educate others and advocate for yourself grows exponentially. This, of course, is not solely attainable through a college course, but if the opportunity to take such a class presents itself, take it as step toward a greater good. Lucas Johnson (lpeterj1771@gmail.com) is a freshman intending to major in journalism.
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Photo · The humanities building might be old and confusing, but the learning that takes place in its classrooms will develop young thinkers who will make a positive impact. Joey Reuteman The Badger Herald March 14, 2017 • badgerherald.com • 17
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ASM’s ‘Cognitive Dissonance’ legislation justified but unreasonable Funding education for students of color is excellent idea, but doing so could create further division within UW community by Wilder Deitz Columnist
Free tuition for black students seems only fair. Black people, who face exclusion and exploitation, who live with the legacy of slavery and who deal with the effects of racism on a daily basis, deserve compensation. Education, which, like wealth, is distributed unequally in this country, could make a fine form of reparations. What’s more, by helping to increase the amount of students of color to a proportionate level, free tuition would arguably help prepare all students to navigate the diverse social and professional environments that exist beyond college. Free tuition for black students is thus an idea with merit, at least in theory. But the Associated Students of Madison’s recent “Cognitive Dissonance” legislation, which proposes the University of Wisconsin offer free tuition to black students, illustrates the practical limits of educational reparations in Wisconsin. For a student government so avowedly committed to creating a welcoming campus atmosphere for students of color, this legislation may be a counterproductive move. Black students already experience some measure of harassment because of
stereotypes surrounding race, affirmative action and scholarship money. Imagine the hostility they as a group would face if every black student did not pay tuition, and nearly every white student did. Pondering this kind of white resentment, it is tempting to dismiss it as mere prejudice. Indeed, racism is pervasive among UW’s white student body. But racial prejudice is not the whole picture. It is important to ask, when considering a radical proposal like “Cognitive Dissonance,” where the money will come from. UW is a public institution, meaning that the state’s taxpayers all help to fund it. We in Madison are overly habituated to asking rural Wisconsin to pay for projects we think are important, but have little relevance for people outside the metropolitan areas. Just because people at the university believe that free tuition for all black students is worthwhile, doesn’t mean that those footing the bill feel similarly. For working people around the state, whose kids need cheap college just like many in the black community do, feelings of resentment would perhaps be inevitable. Rep. Tyriek Mack, who authored the legislation, may believe he is sticking it to the university administration, which remains behind the curve on racial issues. Instead, what this proposal would do is divert limited resources from other poor and working class students so that every
black student could get a free ride. In this regard, this legislation falls into a classic trap. Race, by design, is divisive. Issues of race prevent us from recognizing and reacting to the economic injustice that affects people of every color. By distributing resources from one lower-class group to another along Photo · On the surface, Associated Students of Madison’s promotion of fairness strict color lines, and equality is excellent, but in practice, there is a real chance their resolution Mack’s proposal could result in major divides within the University of Wisconsin. would contribute to the confusion. Thus, Sarah Godfrey “Cognitive The Badger Herald Dissonance” is radical in the It is inspiring to see Mack and the rest of wrong way. Yes, a good argument could ASM push hard for the rights and concerns be made that black people deserve a free of minority students on campus. But the education. But making college tuition-free practical limitations of their latest proposal for black people at the expense of poor and show they haven’t found their silver bullet working class whites is not progressive. Moreover, this kind of publicly funded yet. experiment in reparations lacks buy-in Wilder Deitz (wdeitz@gmail.com) is a senior from the rest of the state and thus is likely majoring in social welfare and French. doomed to failure.
New Republican health care bill potentially damaging for country Conservative replacement for ‘Obamacare’ doesn’t fix major problems, likely creates new ones for millions of Americans by Eric Hilkert Columnist
After spending the past seven years pledging to repeal and replace “Obamacare,” Republican representatives gave their first go at it this week. It didn’t go so well. House Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, has championed the bill and spent the past few days trying to rally support from those within his own party. The bill has faced criticism from even those within the GOP. U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, has criticized the bill for being too much like the Affordable Care Act, calling it “Obamacare Lite.” He introduced his own version of a health care reform bill a few days later. The White House objected to it being called “TrumpCare,” and is open to an earlier rollback of Medicaid than the bill proposes. On the other side of the aisle, Democrats remain firmly against the bill. Many see tax cuts for the rich hidden within it and are
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furious. Others, like New Jersey Democrat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker are worried about the millions who may lose coverage if it passes. The scariest part of the bill is the repeal of the individual mandate. Insurance works by spreading out the risk. Health insurance therefore, must have high-risk and low-risk customers. Unfortunately, because health care is expensive, many healthy, young people do not purchase it. Therefore, health care becomes more expensive because companies are serving higher-risk clients who require more insurance. “Obamacare” had a simple solution to this: Require people to buy health insurance or penalize them. It motivated healthier people to buy health insurance, therefore lowering the overall cost. “Obamacare Lite” cut this out, and now we can expect health care costs to skyrocket. Combined with the Medicaid rollback, we could be staring down lower coverage and higher costs. Fantastic.
The sad part about this health care debacle is the answer should be quite simple: a singlepayer system. Systems like these often become featured in other industrialized countries in the world. We can look just to our northern border to see an example of the plan working well in Canada. For those who are unaware, a single-payer system means government, instead of private insurance companies we have here, insures the health care of all citizens. The problem with our system it that it is multilayered. There are the doctors and hospitals on one level and then there are the insurance companies. Each level involved needs to make a profit. This raises costs, which are passed onto the consumer. Unfortunately for Americans, we cannot just wave a magic wand and get rid of the insurance companies. They have powerful lobbies. They have the ear of those within our government, even at the very top. Maybe it could have been different.
I was never a true Bernie bro. I thought Vermont independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ economic plans were too far out there. His war on Wall Street and pharmaceutical companies felt a little too populist for my likings. (It probably also had something to do with my father working for a pharmaceutical company and my major being finance). But he did understand the value of a single-payer health care system. I do not know if he could have passed that through Congress. But I have a strong feeling he had the moral fortitude to stand up and fight for what America needs in its health care system. He would not be content polishing the turd that is our health care system. Now, as Americans, we must inform ourselves on the ins and outs of health care and stand up for what we want; what we need. Eric Hilkert (ehilkert@wisc.edu) is a sophomore majoring in finance.
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President’s second attempt at travel ban still racist, harder to fight With changes, Trump administration’s new executive order holds similar discrimination, but is more likely to pass through courts by Gwynna Norton Columnist
Last week, President Donald Trump signed a new, revised version of his controversial travel ban. There are some key differences, including the exclusion of Iraq in the ban, no indefinite ban for Syrian refugees and no mention of prioritizing religious minorities. Green card holders, visa holders and lawful permanent residents should be unaffected by this new ban, and there is a short period before it goes into effect on March 16. These changes mostly address major concerns with the first order. Eliminating the indefinite ban on Syrian refugees seems like a reasonable revision that will alleviate the concern the ban is going too far in denying refuge to those seeking safety. No mention of religious minorities means this version is less overtly a Muslim ban — since these are all Muslim-majority countries, giving priority to religious minorities was explicitly prioritizing anyone who was not Muslim. Leaving green card holders alone makes this order more legal and slightly less likely to be blocked again, and less likely to elicit such a negative response in general. Allowing 10 days before the ban goes into effect gives people a short adjustment period and lets the order be reviewed and discussed. Iraq is no longer featured because they are fighting ISIS and we want their continued support.
All of these changes may make perfect sense, but make no mistake, they are not acts of kindness. Trump and his cronies didn’t change the order because they realized parts of it were wrong, they changed it because they realized they couldn’t get away with the original version. They pushed their luck with the first Muslim ban, adding clearly discriminatory language and violating the law. It was an experiment. They didn’t need to get that entire ban implemented, they just needed to see which parts they could get past us. When people rallied to protest at airports and the ban was met with strong opposition and blocked, they knew they hadn’t succeeded ...yet. That particular defeat was only the beginning. Now, they’ve taken out the lines that didn’t work and tried again. In comparison to the first ban, this one seems reasonable, even though the only concessions they’ve made are things they couldn’t have in the first place. It only appears Trump is acquiescing to the wishes of the people. The intention is the same, the underlying problem of Islamophobia and criminalizing refugees and immigrants is the same. The difference is now it will be harder to fight. After the first ban, people will be more likely to view this one favorably since it appears objectively better. When we continue to fight it, the rhetoric will become, “But they fixed it, why won’t you accept it now?” Fortunately, it doesn’t seem like
anyone’s giving up. The American Civil Liberties Union announced it will fight this new ban, and the state of Hawaii is joining in too, along with groups and protesters around the country. It’s not hard to see the true intention behind this ban. We have to keep resisting these attempts
to deny safety and basic dignity to people looking for a better life. As long as they keep trying, we’ll keep pushing back. Gwynna Norton (gwynna.norton@gmail. com) is a senior majoring in mathematics.
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UW administration largely responsible for excessive drinking on campus Though not sole cause, university programs like AlcoholEdu, ‘substance-free’ residence hall floors spur party culture by Letter to the Editor
Dear Lucas Johnson, I’m writing in regards to your column “At UW, turning down Solo cup might just leave you solo” published on Feb. 14. I admire your stance on the issue of the party culture here at the University of Wisconsin. Based off personal encounters, I know many students who share your same opinions are too nervous to speak up against the copious amounts of drinking on this campus due to fear of persecution. As you noted in your column, speaking up about not wanting to party or go out on the weekends is often questioned and looked down upon by other students, which is not permissible. I would like to
take your argument a bit further however and state the administration of UW is the real culprit. Yes, students should be responsible for their own actions and decisions on campus. But I’d argue encouragement from authority here at UW is the backbone of the drinking culture. During my freshman year, I remember having to take the online AlcholEdu course. I went into college having my mind set on the fact I wasn’t going to get into the whole “party scene” for personal reasons. I was excited there was a program like AlcholEdu to help students learn about the effects of alcoholism. However, I was incredibly disappointed throughout the entire course. While it
did educate about the internal effects of alcohol, it seemed as though the administration assumed everyone was going to be drinking without acknowledging it was even illegal. Drinking was okay, as long as students weren’t being stupid about it. There are even signs in dorms and around campus that state “Don’t Be That Guy,” or encourage students to drink water between drinks, assuming that all students are going to party — they just want us to do it safely. When I was in the dorms, there were house fellows who would allow drinking as long as they didn’t physically see it. The fact this campus even offers “substancefree” floors is preposterous to me. How
many freshmen or students living in dorms are under age 21? Every floor should be substance-free. Partying surely isn’t discouraged here, and if anything, it’s encouraged. If the party culture of UW is going to change, it has to start with the administration changing the way they approach the party culture. Students shouldn’t feel like their life choices are being questioned for not going out Thursday through Saturday night. I want change just as much as you do, and it needs to start at the top. Brooke Parfrey (parfrey@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in sociology and community and nonprofit leadership. March 14, 2017 • badgerherald.com • 19
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Free throw woes continue as Badgers enter NCAA Tournament
Wisconsin running out of time to correct charity line struggles as conference play ends, The Big Dance begins by Chris Bumbaca Senior Sports Writer
Free throw shooting has been anything but free for the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team this season. The two biggest culprits happen to be the two Badgers who get to the line most often: redshirt sophomore forward Ethan Happ and senior forward Nigel Hayes. Happ has gone 66-for-138 (47.8 percent) from the line, while Hayes is 111-190 (58.4 percent). (All statistics are as of March 7.) As a team, UW makes only 64.4 percent of its attempts. The only team worse is lastplace Rutgers at 62 percent. The Badgers made more than 70 percent of their free throws last season and finished second in conference two seasons before that. The woes compounded as the season wore on, particularly for Hayes and Happ. In the three games before entering the Big Ten tournament, Happ was 2-for-14. Hayes was 10-for-28 during the regular season’s final four games. Perhaps even more troubling is the regression from both players. Last season, Happ shot free throws at 64.3 percent (108for-168). Hayes is currently just worse than his freshman year free throw shooting performance, when he made 58.5 percent of his attempts. He improved the next two seasons, jumping to 74.4 percent and 73.6 percent from the line his sophomore and junior years, respectively. It’s not lost on Hayes that free throws will have to improve if UW wants to make it far in the tournament. “If we can get the free throws down that’s cost us two games here lately, and it’s kind of put us in some tough spots to win and pull out games,” Hayes said. “Knowing that if you make free throws you go from up seven and they take a bad shot and we’re putting my guy [Matt Ferris] in, instead of you’re missing those and now you’re playing down to the last second because you weren’t able to ice the game.” Just how baffling is this recent development? “Extremely,” Hayes said. “I don’t know. Obviously, I know. Obviously free throws are mental, at least that’s what a lot of people say. It’s mental. I agree. It is mental.” Hayes received a text message from former UW assistant Gary Close who told him “I can just see you thinking too much.” “I guess I’d rather overthink than not think at all,” Hayes said. There is only one way out of the rut, according to Hayes. “As Dory says, ‘Just keep swimming,’ ” Hayes said. “Just keep working.” In the 2015 Big Ten Championship game against Michigan State, Hayes stepped to the line 12 times. He made all 12 — the
most free throws attempted without missing in a conference tournament game. He was 16for-16 that tournament. “Pressure situations were the easiest ones,” Hayes said. “Pressure situations were the great ones. You go up it’s like all right, it’s winning time.” Against Iowa, Happ missed a pair with 30.5 seconds and UW leading by one. If he made both, Jordan Bohannon’s 3-pointer with less than 10 seconds left means overtime, not UW’s fifth loss in six games. “It is still a matter of what you do when the lights are on and when it really counts, when it’s on the scoreboard,” Gard said. “He is working at it. He feels awful about it. I feel bad for him. It is who he is. He understands it. He works at it. … But he hasn’t been able to make the progress he needs to make.” It was a different tone than what Gard used several days earlier after a win over Maryland. Gard said he didn’t lose sleep over struggles from the line at the time. He did, Photo · As a No. 8 seed in the national tournament, the University of Wisconsin will have to be better from the charity however, offer a joke to demonstrate stripe to advance past the first weekend. the exacerbation. “Pretty soon, we’re going to end up looking like the locker room from Jason Chan Major League,” Gard said. “We’re The Badger Herald going to have the candles and the oils and all the garlic around our neck. Has he noticed anything? Other than enough people in their ears to begin with. Hey, just step to the line and make the free the fact that the duo’s confidence is clearly “They already know their free throws throws.” shaken? need work,” Brown said. “Anything that Not all Badgers struggle from the line. “Yeah I have,” Paris said sarcastically. I would add has probably already been Senior guard Bronson Koenig shoots at “And I didn’t say anything on purpose so said.” a 91.1 percent (51-for-56) and fifth-year they would keep doing this.” No matter how hard they work during, senior Zak Showalter makes 82.2 percent before and even after practice, the of his attempts (37-of-45). The next It’s not for lack of volume of attempted improvements have to show up when most attempts from the line come from shots, Paris claimed. UW shoots more free the lights shine brightest, assistant coach sophomore Khalil Iverson, who shoots at throws during practice than any team in Howard Moore said. just a 54.8 percent clip (23-for-42). “They’re making over 70 percent in Iverson said he always had difficulty the nation. “Sometimes people struggle with free practice,” Moore said. “But it’s gotta with free throws because of lack of arc on his shot. But free throw success might be throws,” Paris said. “These are not 90 translate to the game.” percent lifetime free throw shooters that UW tries to wear them out in practice contagious, Iverson said. “I definitely feel that’s the case,” Iverson have some sort of thing and now they’re and make them practice to shadow said. “With guys that get there to the line shooting 45. These guys have always at fatigue. But there’s no way to simulate an some level struggled with free throws — arena atmosphere on a Tuesday afternoon frequently, like [Hayes] and [Happ], you have shot them better than this, for sure, practice. know if we see those guys start hitting but they’re struggling for them, especially.” “We can’t just bus 17,000 people into the majority of their free throws it will Somebody somewhere would have practice,” Moore said. definitely trickle down and give everyone made a lot of money by now for creating a Moore said the technical aspect of it is else confidence when they step up to the solution to free throw woes. no longer the issue, rather the block occurs line.” “If it was easy to do, then DeAndre from the neck up. Whatever struggles The coaching staff is well aware freeJordan would have shot better,” Paris said. persist come tournament time, it won’t be throw shooting is a thorn in the side as the “Shaq would have shot better. There’s a for lack of effort. NCAA Tournament approaches. hundred guys in the NBA that don’t shoot “Guys have gotta be able to step up and “They’re struggling in a big way and knock them down,” Moore said. “I know having a hard time finding something they well.” Senior forward Vitto Brown said he stays they’ll be able to do that moving forward. can go to and rely on to get it back,” UW away from giving advice because there’s They’re putting too much work into it.” associate head coach Lamont Paris said. March 14, 2017 • badgerherald.com •21
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Freshman pitcher Kaitlyn Menz providing spark to veteran team Wisconsin softball has gotten off to best start in program history due in part to first year standout’s performance by Nolan Beilstein Beat Writer
Ever since Ray Kinsella turned his corn field in Iowa into a baseball field in the movie Field of Dreams, people just associate the state of Iowa with the field, the bases and the diamond. The University of Wisconsin Badgers softball team is a big fan of Iowa because it produced their next star pitcher. Freshman pitcher for Wisconsin, Kaitlyn Menz, has already made major contributions to the team in this young season, helping the Badgers to a 15-2 record — the best start in program history. The Badgers have started a new trend of having Iowa natives on their team. Menz, from Waukee, Iowa, is one of six players on the roster from the Hawkeye State. For her, Wisconsin’s welcoming atmosphere and people were the deciding factor when it came to picking a school to continue her pitching career. Also, having five other Iowans on the team didn’t hurt. “I decided to come to Wisconsin because when I first walked on campus, it just felt like home,” Menz said. “I also came for the people, the coaches were awesome and I had met a lot of girls on the team already and they were awesome as well.” Appearing in 10 games this season, Menz had a record of 8-2 and a 1.10 ERA going into March 6. Seven of those appearances were complete games and of those seven three were shutouts. Menz has logged more innings than all other Wisconsin pitchers combined with 63.2. Opposing batters hit a measly .215, going 53-for-246. On a team with four pitchers, including junior Mariah Watts and senior Kirsten Stevens, Menz has seen the most action on the field. Menz and Stevens have been sharing the majority of starts with Menz receiving 10 starts and Stevens getting five. Menz was told she would have an influence on this team’s success, but never pictured it would be to this degree. “I did not know what my role on the team would be,” Menz said. “Coach [Yvette] Healy said that I would make an immediate impact. I did not know necessarily what that meant until I knew I’d be pitching all the games that I am.” Following a rough 2015 campaign, the Wisconsin softball team is having a great bounce-back season, as they currently boast a 27-21-1 record. Healy, who is entering her seventh year as head coach at Wisconsin, takes on the task of recruiting high school players and knows it is not a guarantee every player will perform to expectations. The Badgers should have high hopes for the NCAA tournament with young players like Menz playing at such a high level “We’re thrilled,” Healy said. “She’s
done a great job as a freshman with all the challenges of being a Wisconsin student-athlete and to perform at such a high level right out of the gates.” Menz did indeed perform immediately. After the first five games of the season, Menz possessed a 4-0 record with an immaculate ERA of .28 after surrendering a single run in 27 innings. This stretch featured three complete games, two of which went into extra innings. One of those extra inning wins came against the then-No. 20 University of South Florida Bulls. When pitching as a freshman for a Division I school, feelings of anxiety can easily creep into a young player ’s mindset. Menz has yet to allow the pressure to affect her play and Healy sees that as one of the strongest facets of her game. “She’s just a solid kid,” Healy said. “She’s got a great temperament. She doesn’t get rattled, stays calm and composed. To see that from a freshman just gives you a lot of excitement for the future.” Three hours away from Menz’s hometown is a town by the name of Bettendorf, Iowa. This town was home to Chloe Miller, Menz’s catcher. Miller is now playing in her senior year for Wisconsin and leads the team in nearly every statistic offensively. In this season, she has also served as a leader for Menz as she gets a taste of collegiate softball. “She is the catcher behind the plate for me and my battery,” Healy said. “She’s an all-around good athlete and a leader on and off the field.” Wisconsin’s top two starters, Menz and Stevens have a combined ERA of .85. When facing both Menz and Stevens, opposing hit with only .209 average. The solid pitching Menz leads does well to compliment the Badgers’ strong hitting as Wisconsin outscores their opponents 101-33. This winning combination will be interesting to watch down the stretch and into May.
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Rebuilding effort continues as Tsipis enters first offseason with Wis.
After one year at helm, head coach looks to bring much-needed boost to struggling women’s basketball program by Will Clausen Beat Writer
The University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team suffered through another losing season, making it their fifth straight losing season and fifth straight season finishing outside the top 10 of the Big Ten. The season did not bear winning results, but there seemed to be a spark in its later stages. The offense appeared crisper, the ball went in the basket and wins followed. UW even picked up a win in the Big Ten tournament, something that has not happened since the 2012-13 season. Despite the losing season, things are starting to look up in Madison. New head coach Jonathan Tsipis could be a major reason for optimism in the coming years for the Badgers. Based on Tsipis’s track record, it could be said that his first year with the Badgers is comparable to his first year with George Washington. He improved the record of the Badgers from 7-22 to 9-22 just like he did with George Washington. Tsipis has started an upward trend in Madison, the only question is whether or not he can sustain it and help to bring the Badgers back to the NCAA tournament. Tsipis has proven to be a strong coach throughout his career as the associate head coach on two Notre Dame teams that made it to the national title game. He was under the great head coach Muffet McGraw at ND and the transfer of success has shown, especially with his work at George Washington. This long-term success bodes well for a Badgers team that is coming off of a losing but
improved season and is in a rebuilding phase. It appears that Tsipis will have a strong foundation to build from as the Badgers will return every significant contributor outside of Avyanna Young and the returners include leading scorer Cayla McMorris. Players like Courtney Fredrickson and Suzanne Gilreath will be asked to produce more as sophomores to match the contributions of talented Avyanna Young. It remains to be seen, however, if Tsipis’s reputation as a respected coach will translate to more recruits and better overall recruiting classes for UW. All in all, the Badgers seem to be headed in the right direction after hitting near rock bottom the last couple of years and failing to put a winning and entertaining product on the court lately. In his introductory press conference, Tsipis commented that he wanted to make a dome around the state in terms of recruiting and make it a priority to retain the state’s best high school players. But there is power in Tsipis’s name and there is a good chance that recruiting will pick up for the Badgers especially if a winning season appears in the next couple of years. Strong intrastate recruiting will help to create buzz around the team and to create a network to reel in the best that the state has to offer. The state of the Badgers is one of poor current results but also one of a bright future. The reputation of Tsipis and a very young team signals to the fan base: it may be a process but winning days may be on the horizon.
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Top University of Wisconsin scientists agree people notice, are judging Extensive, completely legitimate data sets show folks paying attention and we have the graphs to prove it
by Jeremy Frodl Banter Associate
Whether or not anybody really noticed has been the topic of a great deal of scientific debate in recent months, as new data has been released indicating that more people may have noticed than previously assumed. “The results of our tests have made it very clear, no matter how much you try to hide it, everyone at the party will notice and judge you accordingly,” said top social scientist David Hart of the Madison Institute of Sociology. Whether or not people at the party have seen the unsightly blotches have always been a topic of much debate in the social science community, and with this new data being released, scientists have begun to reach a consensus about the amount of people who notice. As you can see in the data, the amount of people who observe increases over time, and the amount of people who have actually noticed will always be higher than people you think have noticed. Similarly, the amount of people who have noticed is linearly correlated with the amount of people who are judging you. Now that all these people noticed you’re going to be in for a treat. Until recently, scientists had generally accepted Silva’s Theory of Parallel Awareness.
“The scientific consensus used to be that the more aware you were of the this horrible discoloration, the more likely it was that other people would notice,” Hart said. Hart explained the data incorporates all people you converse, discuss and even make eye contact with have in fact noticed. The study also reports that they will make you the butt of running jokes and discuss it in great detail behind your back, creating clever but mean-spirited nicknames for you. Similarly, negative or judgmental emotions are maximum when people notice it, regardless of context. “It is impossible to interpret this data in any way different than the scientific consensus. To question this data likely indicates that my colleague perhaps has a personal agenda by attempting to discredit it,” Hart said. According to Hart’s data, not only to people notice these horrible mistakes, they do not forget. As time increases, the amount of people who remember it do not decrease. Running parallel to this, the amount of people who associate it with you does not decrease over time either.