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Ketamine proving effective as treatment for mental health symptoms Despite its party-drug reputation, health professionals report ketamine’s success rate as comparable to commonly used antidepressants by Paula Caviedes Reporter

Researchers have looked past the negative connotations carried by ketamine — popularly known as a party drug — to help Wisconsin residents with severe depression battle the worst of symptoms. There is currently a one-third success rate among those who have been treated, Dr. Steven Garlow, a psychiatrist at UW-Health who has now been treating patients with Ketamine since 2012, said. This is comparable to the success rate as other commonly used antidepressants on the market which, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, is at around 30 percent. What has set ketamine apart from other drugs is that it starts to show effects in patients within hours of consumption with few side-effects, Wired Magazine contributor Moises Velazques-Manof wrote. This research, however, has come with pushback and doubt from both the public and medical community.

Ketamine, when abused, can be highly addictive, and aside from its recreational uses, the drug has also come to be known as an effective date-rape drug due to its hallucinogenic properties. On campus, according to the University of Wisconsin Police Department, there has not been a presence of ketamine, or at least not enough to raise concern within the police department. “We have been lucky that the campus has not seen a large presence of date-rape drugs like ketamine used for those purposes.” UWPD communications director Mark Lovicott said. According to a report made by JAMA Psychiatry on the use of ketamine in mood disorders, aside from the public concern on ketamine, prolonged usage could potentially have physical side-effects like high bloodpressure due to the lack of long-term research. Regardless of the unsettledness, Garlow said the benefits and successes of this treatment give it more of a merit than a fault. “I went into this with a high degree of

skepticism,” Garlow said. “My expectation was that we will treat a couple of patients, prove to myself that it doesn’t work and then move on from it. Most of the group of the first 10 or so patients we treated with it had really good responses to it.” Ketamine for medical use is also not uncommon. According to an essay written by researchers in the University of MichiganAnn Arbor on the evolvement of ketamine since it’s discovery, it has been approved by the FDA and used as an anesthetic, even for children, since the 1970s. The infusions are most commonly done through an IV under the supervision of professionals at very low doses of .5 milligrams per kilogram. Any of the “high” effects the drug has would wear off prior to leaving the medical building — patients who are going through this treatment are not doing it to get a high; they are severely depressed candidates whose only goal is to get better, Garlow said. “For the patients that I have treated, that part [of the drug] has never come up,”

Garlow said. “They don’t view it in any way recreationally … the ones that it has worked for, they are very respectful and protective of it because they’re better.” His patients worry that the negative views on ketamine may delay the process for the medicine to become more readily available. Though it is uncertain why this drug works, there are currently several ongoing research projects into ketamine’s treatment of other health issues like ketamine as a rapid Treatment for PTSD, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, Ketamine Infusion for Social Anxiety Disorder, sponsored by Yale University and Ketamine for Chronic Pain, sponsored by the Netherlands Department of Anesthesiology. As far as future plans and a timeline for ketamine to become more accessible as an antidepressant, Janssen Pharmaceuticals is currently in the process of getting FDA approval on a synthesized version of ketamine for treating depression. “This could be passed and available as early as next year,” Garlow said.

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UW computer science receives grant to work on global infrastructure

National Science Foundation awards Center for High Throughput Computing with $2.2 million to work on Large Hadron Collider by Lena Simon Reporter

The University of Wisconsin Department of Computer Sciences announced that the National Science Foundation awarded UW’s Center for High Throughput Computing a $2.2 million grant for its participation in an effort to upgrade global computing infrastructure. According to a press release from the UW Department of Computer Science, the grant will go directly to work being done on the Large Hadron Collider by a team of several full-time CHTC staff that spend all or most of their time working on the Open Science Grid, a global distributor of computing for scientific research. The grant is part of a larger $25 million NSF award for The Institute for Research and Innovation in Software in High Energy Physics. The grant will be distributed among a total of 17 institutions, including other branches of the OSG. The upgrade will serve to more efficiently process the increased amount of data that will come from the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, Switzerland, once it has undergone an upgrade of its own, slated for

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2026, according to the press release. The Large Hadron Collider — soon to be the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider — has been interconnected with UW since before the machine started operations in 2008. Tim Cartwright, UW computer sciences staff and chief of staff for the OSG, shed light on the depth of this connection. “Our physics department has been involved from the beginning,” Cartwright said. “We have the CHTC which is the birthplace of High Throughput Computing … For a long time, the high energy physics community was the real driver of need for massive scale computing. The software has grown to meet 4 • badgerherald.com • October 9 , 2018

the challenges.” are saved. Events that are not recorded can that are used by all of the institutions,” The CHTC, established at Madison in 1988, never be recovered, according to Bose. Cartwright said. “The software, coming from has about twenty full-time academic staff, most “Events you have thrown away are gone all over the globe, will need to be integrated of whom work with software development. for good, so the selection processes within the very tightly and guided into its production A lot of the work of the CHTC involves trigger are really, really critical,” Bose said. state. collaborating with research groups who use “They define what kind of physics you can The Higgs Boson particle, predicted by the organization’s computing infrastructure. do.” theories decades before its discovery, was Hundreds of research groups per year make With the hardware upgrade, the number discovered at the LHC in 2012. Bose said use of the CHTC’s resources, which are of events will only increase. Cartwright said there is still more to learn and understand by similar to but distinct from High Performance projected computing and storage needs for measuring its properties. Computing. the upgrade will be roughly 10 times what Additionally, Bose hopes to learn more “High Performance Computing focuses on is available today. Part of the goal is to try about dark matter and dark energy with numbers of computing operations that can to reduce the currently predicted shortfall the HL-LHC, and she hasn’t ruled out the be performed in a second,” said Cartwright. in computing resources by using innovative discovery of other particles like the graviton, “With High Throughput Computing, we care algorithms that will allow for more actual a yet undiscovered elementary particle that more about how much computing you can get processing and less processing effort. is linked to gravity in the way that the Higgs done in a year.” The OSG software team is focused mainly Boson is linked to mass. High Throughput Computing is a way to on bringing together pieces of software “Maybe to access some of these new deal with large-scale computing that doesn’t contributed by other institutions involved with particles, we need to take a step up,” Bose need the tightly interconnected web of the IRIS-HEP project to form what Cartwright said. “We need more luminosity, more computing that HPC deals with to simulate, calls the “fabric of production services.” collisions, and maybe in those conditions, we for example, weather forecasts. It handles “The OSG runs a lot of the central services can discover something new.” computing workloads in which the individual parts are largely independent of each other, which happens to fit the bill for the LHC’s needs perfectly. Tulika Bose, UW physics professor and researcher at the LHC, said the upgrade from LHC to HL-LHC will mean the need to process a lot more data. “Currently [within the LHC], collisions between bunches of protons happen every 25 nanoseconds…that’s 14 million times a second,” Bose said. “It is humanly impossible to write out data at this rate.” Bose and colleagues have designed a filtering system called a “trigger” that evaluates information coming from the LHC and evaluates whether or not the information is important enough to be saved for future investigation. The trigger must narrow the 14 million Photo · UW will use the grant to better process an increased amount of data from the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, Switzerland particle collisions that to coincide with its own upgrade set for 2026. happen every second down to only 1,000 that

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New UW chemistry building to remedy flaws of current facility

With construction underway, UW professors say updates will accommodate high student demand, bring necessary safety improvements

of the new building, the ventilation will be replaced, allowing people to keep using the Daniels building, which has “huge implications for our research program,” The University of Wisconsin is scheduled McMahon said. to build a new chemistry building featuring The construction will bring safety more organic chemistry labs and rooms improvements both in the new and current adjacent to laboratories where students can building, McMahon said. work with data. McMahon emphasized the importance of With construction already underway, Judith fire prevention, stating the current chemistry Burstyn, a chemistry professor at UW, helped building may fall explain why a new short of certain safety facility is necessary, as expectations. well as shed some light “In these two old on the details of the buildings, what we call building’s features. the Matthews Wing “Our instructional and the Daniels Wing, laboratories date to the they don’t have fire 1960s, and the reality sprinklers. If there is that safety standards is any building in in chemistry and the Madison that you would physical facilities hope would have fire in chemistry have sprinklers, it would be changed a lot since a chemistry laboratory,” the 1960s,” Burstyn McMahon said. “It is said. “You might not exciting, but it is imagine, our facilities critically important.” are dramatically out of One big concern date.” McMahon saw is that Burstyn said just the current building over 55 percent of cannot accommodate undergraduate students the sheer volume of take some form of a students the chemistry chemistry course at department would UW, so the fact that the hope to accommodate. facilities are so out of Using Chemistry 344 as date is a bit ironic. an example, McMahon Many majors require said the course is chemistry courses, such intended to be taken as biological sciences, mainly by sophomores nursing, pharmacy, but is usually taken pre-med and pre-vet. mostly by juniors Degrees like agriculture and seniors, since the and engineering, while younger students are not directly related unable to register for to chemistry, can still the class before it fills require courses in the up. If the building and field, Burstyn said. rooms were larger, more “It is just considered students would be able Photo · A rendering of the new chemistry building post-renovation. The interior will also feature an active learning classroom and new laboratories. foundational … Our to fit into the classes, department actually has McMahon said. Photo courtesy of UW Professor Bob McMahon a reputation,” Burstyn McMahon also said said. “We are not only one out of five students experts in chemistry would be literally sitting in the hallways with facility, it will be much, much safer because it enrolled in Chemistry 344 do not even take research, but also in chemistry education, and their lab notebooks working up their data is designed for that safety. the class at UW. Instead, they are forced we are teaching in profoundly inadequate because there is just no space for them to do Professor Bob McMahon, another chemistry to go to Madison College or another UW facilities.” that.” professor at UW, echoed similar sentiments college campus because the university cannot Burstyn is most excited to see the new Another key feature will be the active about the safety situation both within the accommodate them with its current facilities. laboratories, though the new building will learning classroom, set to be the single largest current building and in the new one. “We run labs from 7:45 in the morning to also have facilities for working with the data classroom on campus, Burstyn said. The room McMahon made an example of the Daniels 10 at night, and we still cannot handle the collected in these labs. Such rooms will be — which anyone on campus will be able to building, part of the existing chemistry student demand … that should not happen at adjacent to, but physically separated from the use — will be designed for students to move building, in which the air ventilation is the flagship institution,” McMahon said. laboratories and provide spaces for students around and work together, Burstyn said. completely failing. With the construction

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to work with the data itself, Burstyn said. Students will be able to take off their lab coats, goggles and gloves to work with the information they gather in a comfortable environment, Burstyn said. “There is no space in our current facilities for students to work up the data in the laboratory or immediately after the laboratory,” Burstyn said. “If you ever have walked through our building … students

Burstyn also said one of the biggest pieces of the project is about safety and catching up to the modern university standards the current facilities have not adapted to. “Laboratory safety is extremely important … students that come to this university should expect that they are being taught chemistry in a safe environment, and essentially we are as safe as we can be with the physical constraints that we have,” Burstyn said. “With the new

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Wisconsin prioritizes voting with online, election day registration options To make registration more accessible, ofﬁcials voted this month to accept credit card statements as valid proof of residence by Nuha Dolby Reporter

From Sept. 25 to Sept. 28, the City of Madison commemorated National Voter Registration Day by holding registration drives throughout the week at various locations. However, registration does not end there. Reid Magney, a Public Information Officer at the Wisconsin Elections Commission, said there is a multitude of ways to register in Wisconsin. One heralded by Magney is online registration, available in Wisconsin for the first time this year. Jacqueline Beaulieu of the City of Madison City Clerk’s Office said the office made efforts to partner with the University of Wisconsin to make sure students registered to vote. “There were several voter registration drives on campus on National Voter Registration Day (9/25),” Beaulieu said in an email. “We partnered with ASM and the League of Women Voters to register voters at the bus pass distribution.” In partnership with The Associated Students of Madison, UW provides students the option

“Almost every day could be voter registration day because of the way our law is [structured].” Reid Magney Wisconsin Elections Commission Public Information Ofﬁcer

to register to vote when they pick up their free Metro Transit passes on campus. Beaulieu also noted the impact of the Big Ten Voting Challenge on student registration. All schools in the Big Ten Conference compete for highest student voter turnout and most improved voter turnout, she explained. Magney said one must possess a Wisconsin driver ’s license or state identification card to register online. After an eligible voter ﬁlls out the appropriate forms on the state website, the information on their license or identification card is cross-referenced with DMV databases, Magney said. However, when asked about those who do not have those state-centric identifications — out of state students at UW being a part of that 6 • badgerherald.com • October 9, 2018

group — Magney said there were still options. “You can do a modiﬁed version of that exact same online process,” he said. “You still go to the site, you still fill out all the information, but instead of everything going through right away, it gives you a PDF that you have to print.” Magney suggested two ways to complete registration after filling out the form: either mailing it into the City Clerk’s Office or

Speaking to overall characteristics of Madison’s voting population, Burden said Madison was “maybe one of the most democratic provinces in the country.” He added that Madison was younger, more upwardly mobile and had higher levels of education compared to the rest of the state. Magney said Dane County has 322,084 registered voters, while Madison has 157,575. Burden said data on certain voting wards,

Photo · In addition to voting drives and other efforts, UW partnered with The Associated Students of Madison to provide students with the chance to register to vote when they pick up free Metro Transit passes on campus. Emily Hamer The Badger Herald bringing the form and proof of residence to an early voting site. Magney said the form will be approved by an election worker on site, given the registrant has the proper identification, and the form is ﬁlled out correctly. “Almost every day could be voter registration day because of the way our law is,” Magney said, citing Wisconsin’s lax registration laws. “In a lot of other states, you need to be registered a month in advance of an election. Here, you can register on election day.” Magney said increasing accessibility to voter registration is a priority of the state, and on Sept. 25, the Wisconsin Elections Commission even voted to allow credit card statements as a valid proof of residence. In the past, this was not the case. Dr. Barry Burden, Political Science professor, Director of the Elections Research Center and the Lyons Family Chair in Electoral Politics at UW, noted these efforts as well, and said the bus pass distribution rendered approximately two thousand registered student voters.

to 2014 or 2010 midterms,” Burden said. Burden said before this trend, the UW campus had periods of neutrality where students were not generally in favor of one party or another, and even had times where, on average, students favored the Republican party more. Burden said a common trend in midterm elections often occurs, where the party of the president in office tends to fair poorly among voters. This year, Burden said there are four issues many voters will primarily be concerned with: education, transportation funding, jobs and the economy and healthcare. In regards to education, Burden said GOP Governor Scott Walker and Democratic candidate Tony Evers have very different approaches to the education system, with Walker making cuts overall, and Evers stating an interest in reinvesting in education. These differences, Burden said, have the potential to render a very divided electorate. Burden also noted that the condition of roads, and reinvesting in transportation, is a hot button issue among Wisconsin voters. Healthcare has also become a majorly politicized issue for voters as the Trump administration dismantled parts of the Aﬀordable Care Act, Burden said. Many voters are concerned as to what will now be covered by federal and state government, he said. Magney said that, for him, there is one main priority as election day approaches. “We [the Wisconsin Elections Commission] don’t care if voters are young or old or middle aged or Democratic or Republican,” Magney said. “We just hope everyone votes.”

or electoral districts, have allowed political scientists to see overall voting trends among groups of UW students. Some of these wards Support contain on-campus housing, while others contain oﬀ-campus housing mainly populated by students. According to this data, Burden noted that this past presidential election had most wards in heavy support of Hillary Clinton. He added that the UW student body has begun to have a very strong Democratic leaning, a new phenomenon within the last ten years. “The electorate this fall, both in Madison, but also more generally, will likely shift Democratic compared

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Alcohol access research cannot substantiate claims to lower drinking age UW researcher conducted study after Wisconsin lawmakers made policy proposals in 2017 to lower legal drinking age to 19

implications for dependency. People who started drinking before age 13 are 48 percent more likely to become dependent on alcohol — New research at the University of Wisconsin at 21, they’re only 9 percent likely. surrounding the effects of alcohol access “It always comes up — whether or not we found no evidence to corroborate parental should be looking at the legal drinking age,” supervision arguments supporting a lowered Damask said. “But I think it’s nice to have drinking age. people do this kind of research to help inform UW public affairs professor Jason Fletcher us as these discussions come up.” published a research Fletcher said it would be paper earlier this month reasonable for universities on how legal alcohol to increase outreach to access can increase under21-year-old students — explored risky behaviors particularly male students associated with drinking. — to remind them that His research examined how even after alcohol use binge drinking can vary at becomes legal there are still different ages, and he found consequences. legal access to alcohol Alcohol is a depressant to increases binge drinking as the central nervous system people transition from age of the body, Damask said. 20 and 20.5 to 21. No matter what age, any “It’s just a piece of individual who uses too evidence that should be in much numbs the effect of the debate,” Fletcher said. neurons that send messages “I don’t think it tells us for from the brain to the body. sure whether we should As a result, students might lower the drinking age skip class as a result of a or not, but I think it does hangover, for example. highlight that whether or “There’s a lot of negative not it’s lowered there might consequences associated be a reason to further target with individuals drinking,” information.” Damask said. “It’s not just He conducted this the issue of the individual’s research in response to health and wellness, but it policy proposals from could affect the community Wisconsin lawmakers in that’s around them.” 2017 to lower the state’s Damask said UHS works legal drinking age to 19 — at the program and policy so teenagers can start using level to combat substance alcohol under parental abuse. AlcoholEdu is a tool supervision. According to that provides incoming the National Institutes of freshmen and transfer Health, no U.S. state has students information on had a legal drinking age risk reduction strategies below 21 since the 1980s. and bystander intervention. To find out if legal AlcoholEdu is also a alcohol use under parental way to collect data on the Photo · In his research, UW professor Jason Fletcher found no scientific evidence to support claims that parental supervision would improve alcohol supervision caused certain incoming class to see how consumption safety if the drinking age were lowered to 19. consequences — like binge their behavior changes drinking, drunk driving, as they adjust to campus Photo Courtesy of Pixabay violence, relationship issues life. That data is used to and risky sex — Fletcher create programs and has than those who do not live at home — a behaviors he examined. compared preexisting national data from Add also determined some policy changes at the “I can’t measure everything in this data,” Health (a national study of adolescent health) conclusion that surprised even Fletcher. university housing level, according to Damask. Not only did Fletcher ’s research conclude Fletcher said. “It could be that there are many of 21-year-olds living at home and those who “With the legal age being 21 or older, a lot self-reports of consequences like bingeconsequences for women and binge drinking of [the university’s] population cannot drink were not to see if there were any jumps in risky drinking, drunk driving, risky sex and violence right after they turn 21 that aren’t measured behaviors. legally,” Damask said. “It’s good that we have in this data set that are there, and real, and Fletcher said he could see why people might increased at age 21, but he also found effects research to support the current law because it were considerably higher for men than women. important.” think the legal drinking age should be lowered helps us hold people accountable and limit the Women — like men — reported an increase According to University Health Services availability of alcohol.” — young adults could transition into legal in binge drinking when they turned 21, substance abuse prevention specialist Jenny alcohol use while living with their parents according to Fletcher’s study. But unlike men, Damask, drinaking at a young age brings up rather than outside the home. However, his

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research does not support this. “We did not find differences for individuals living at home,” Fletcher said. “They seem to have the same set of consequences as people who weren’t living at home around the age of 21.” In fact, Fletcher said young adults living with their parents have a larger increase in risky behaviors associated with alcohol use

women did not report cases of drunk driving, fighting or risky sex. On the other hand, the report showed men faced an increased risk of problems with friends and sexual behavior at age 21. Fletcher said he wasn’t surprised that men faced more risky behaviors than women, though he added it was surprising there were no detectable consequences for women in the

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Emily White offers professional advice to internship seeking students ‘The Interning 101 Podcast’ teaches striving young professionals modern office basics, how to make oneself indispensable to future employers by Benny Koziol ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Do you count yourself among the hoard of college students and young professionals taking those first, uncertain steps into the professional world? Do you have burning questions about today’s business environment or qualms about how you might fit in it? Well, worry no more. Wisconsin’s own Emily White is here to help. White, an author, entrepreneur and music industry professional has recently unveiled “The Interning 101 Podcast,” a free online series streaming through Jabberjaw Media. The podcast expands and reinforces her similarlytitled book published in 2017. She was inspired to create the book and its recent spin-off podcast after spending years employing college interns at her management company, Collective Entertainment. Over time, she found herself consistently needing to bridge knowledge gaps among her young colleagues in areas such as professional office dress, email writing and phone conversation. “I realized that there was all this information that can’t always be taught in the classroom,” she said. “Like picking up industry cues and terms, and starting to build that network both

online and off.” “The Interning 101 Podcast” builds upon this realization and strives to get young professionals fully up to speed with modern office basics — filling in those cracks that their formal education has left unaddressed. White reinforces and explores important tenets of her book, personably illustrating them with anecdotes and lessons direct from her own professional life. “The Interning 101 Podcast” also highlights a host of guests who share their own professional advice and outlook over the course of longer interview episodes. Featured guests range from current and former interns, seasoned employers of interns and various entertainment industry professionals. They are often close friends of White and genuine comrades in her mission of educating and advocating for tomorrow’s workforce. “I keep coming into contact with colleagues who are really passionate about the book which means they are really passionate about interns and educating students and really get what we’re doing,” White said. Recent features on the podcast include the likes of Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour and USC Music Business Professor,

Brian Viglione of the Violent Femmes and Nine Inch Nails. Matthew Wang, a prominent composer for several Netflix series, has also been featured. White offers a single pearl of wisdom, a simple but priceless phrase for all college students and prospective interns approaching the working world: make yourself indispensable. She stresses that young professionals must accept every task and challenge they are handed by their employers with persistent joy. Do your job so well that it simply could not get done without you. To land the career tomorrow you must make yourself indisputably valuable to your bosses today. White says this advice was given to her during college orientation and it stuck with her long after. The phrase grew especially resonant when she first networked as a young professional. Today, she cites her early internship experience as an exemplary anecdote of “indispensability.” While a student at Northeastern University in Boston, she interned with the then rising alternative rock group, The Dresden Dolls. She had approached frontwoman Amanda Palmer after a local gig and simply asked if there was anything she could help the band out with.

By the next day, White was taking dictation at Palmer ’s house and was on the ground floor with a musical act in the midst of their commercial break. New certificate program helps students develop professional skills Her work with The Dresden Dolls would expand and evolve from merchandise sales to full-blown tour management. By the time White graduated, The Dolls were signed with a professional management company and had negotiated their contract to make her a full-time employee of the group. “I had made myself indispensable to that band,” she said. “I made it so that functioning with me was a lot easier than functioning without me. That was by doing the tasks I was asked to do well and understanding how they fit in the bigger picture.” Herself a native of Hartland, White says the state of Wisconsin and its people still have a very special place in her heart. She offers her sincerest encouragement to all University of Wisconsin students in their own career searches and networking. White encourages students to reach out to her with questions and hopes they consider her a valued resource.

Thee Phantom shares inspiration, creative process behind new album Hip-hop, classical genres combine forces for unique performance of ‘Illharmonic Orchestra’ at Mills Hall during upcoming college tour

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Thee Phantom, a musician who combines hip-hop and classical genres, plans to perform at Mills Hall on campus during his upcoming college tour. Some people love listening to hip-hop and some love listening to classical. Yet there aren’t too many people who enjoy both — or at least enjoy both at the same time. Thee Phantom, a rapper and composer, writes rhymes to sing on stage while he has an orchestra — the Illharmonic Orchestra — behind him playing his own composition. Phantom’s true name is Jeffrey M. McNeil. He founded the corporation Invisible Man Productions, and has played at multiple major venues like Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. That said, Phantom started as a kid who just liked to listen to music. Music has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. He grew up singing in the church choir and his mom enrolled him in flute and piano lessons. He would lose himself in the record player while he listened to Mozart. At one point, Phantom was introduced to hip-

Photo · Thee Phantom Courtesy of Invisible Man Productions hop, specifically, the Sugar Hill Gang’s, “Rapper ’s Delight.” “It was unlike anything I’d ever heard,” Phantom said. “It kind of blew my mind.” A few weeks later, Phantom wrote his own rhyme. When he first began composing, Phantom explained his music was more focused on bass and drum. But after being exposed to other types of music, classics such as Beethoven, Mozart and Vivaldi, he wanted to incorporate both genres.

Soon Phantom found a connection between the two types of music. At the age of 13, Phantom combined The Beastie Boys’ “Paul Revere” and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. When Phantom first started combining the two music genres, he didn’t receive the greatest feedback. Phantom said one of his friends even threw his CD across the room, convinced it would never go far. Phantom said this only fueled his desire to succeed. Today, Phantom has played in many music venues, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. “Great works of art are never finished, they are merely abandoned,” Phantom said. He said until you put an album out for the public it’s not truly finished. Phantom said he intends to put all the music he writes out for the public to hear. Phantom utilizes musical tools like Garage Band and Logic, allowing him to produce albums at a higher rate. “This album for me has been a labor of love, and I’m excited to share it with people,” Phantom said. When Phantom performs, he likes to diversify what he’s wearing. He explained

he’s worn a suit and his wife has worn a female tuxedo on stage, but also apperead after intermission with an Adidas sweatsuit on. Phantom has brought hip-hop fans to his shows, and he said he’ll occasionally get questions about the dress code. Classical music and hip-hop often encourage different types of dress. When Phantom played at the Kennedy Center people showed up in their “best dress” including tuxedos, Phantom said. “We make it an entire experience and I really enjoy that,” Phantom said. Phantom says he finds inspiration in color. He explained it as being like a synesthesia. Mostly he writes about his life experiences. Whether those are his past experiences or his goals for the future, his life is written into his rhymes. “I can have a smell, or hear something on the radio or hear something on the street, and it jogs a memory of me sitting at the record player, and I’ll create a song from there,” Phantom said. Phantom plans on touring his current album across the United States and specifically at college campuses. He looks forward to visiting the University of Wisconsin on his tour. October 9, 2018 • badgerherald.com • 9

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St. Lucia delivers vibrant, nostalgic harmonies to Barrymore Theatre Brooklyn-based band displayed uncommonly creative energy showcased through indie pop tones, positive messages, contagious passion by Ashley Evers ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Creating something worth talking about in today’s music scene may seem almost impossible. Many artists strive to have a unique sense of artistry to uphold their name by presenting a distinctive stage presence or even making a wild style choice. Bands that are known for their positive messages and contagious passion truly stand out in the industry. One of these groups, St. Lucia, composed of Jean-Philip Grobler, Patti Beranek, Ross Clark, Nick Paul and Dustin Kaufman are known for their throwback 80s synth sounds, and have a lot to celebrate with their growing fame. The ensemble lit up the stage at their Oct. 5 performance at the Barrymore Theatre with their eclectic instrumentation and brilliant production. Their sound is composed mostly of electronic indie pop tones, however, they showcased talent in every area Friday night. South African-born and Brooklyn-based front man Jean-Philip Grobler proved himself as a versatile musician, switching continuously from electric guitar to acoustic guitar to keyboard. Alongside him, vocalist and wife Patti enthusiastically shook her tambourine as she sported a silk, flared dress. The tour featured many concepts from the group’s latest album Hyperion, including 11 uplifting songs which convey motivational vibes which radiate through each of their sing-along

choruses. The couple enjoyed composing the latest project together during a time filled with transition and new beginnings for the group. During a phone interview with Jean, he indicated the best parts of creating something so great are the first few ideas and the possibility surrounding the album, as well as the end result — when he finally creates something he’s proud of. Judging from the tone of his voice, Jean is very proud of what he and his team created this year. “A Brighter Love,” one of my personal favorites from the new project, created a wonderful mood. The song communicates the spirit of their new album flawlessly through themes of hope and staying true to oneself even when the world seems at odds. Their stage production consisted of a colorful array of themed LED screens which enhanced their already vibrant stage presence. A series of light shows also added to the kaleidoscope of vibrant rhythms. A softer side of the show began when Jean traded his teal electric guitar for a wooden, acoustic one. Jean was very open to express that he wrote his favorite song off the album, “Bigger” for his son. He described the track as “understated yet joyful,” also saying “it is a perfect way to start the album because it welcomes you in with a warm embrace.” Jean’s ability to encompass emotional intimacy into his work was demonstrated beautifully in the middle of their set. In addition, it was an honor to speak with Jean

about his creative process. He commented on how, when he has an idea for a song, and that idea comes up in the universe, sometimes the beat is not exactly what he envisioned. He said when he has an initial thought about a song, he “sees a landscape in his head,” and all of the work he puts in contributes to trying to create his perfect vision. Jean spoke specifically of “Paradise is Waiting,” a song featuring a gospel choir and strings — putting it all together “can be difficult sometimes.” Fans were impressed by how Photo St. Lucia brings their high energy to the audience. quickly the duo got the entire crowd dancing when they Ashley Evers transitioned back to their twisted The Badger Herald pop sound with a contagious groove. Everyone was taken subjects they hold close to their heart. by the room’s energy, including Grobler, when he Along with their high energy and electric feel, fearlessly leapt into the lively crowd during their Jean and Patricia are incredibly passionate about popular track “September.” their work and making a change in the world. Their The gifted musician reminisced on the talents creative energy is something that is just not found in who continue to inspire him to this day. Jean the industry anymore. mentioned that he values artists who “step out of Grobler wants to make his messages very clear, the confides of what that genre means,” such as but he does this in an incredibly humbling and Prince or Michael Jackson. uplifting way. The group lays down a framework He explained that these artists have been the of nostalgic pleasure paired with modern most influential in his own work. However, the ‘indietronica’ culminating in a memorable, fullband finds their individual power in sound and bodied performance suited for any music lover.

Young rock band Greta Van Fleet promote peace, love, unity Group goes beyond paying homage to famous ‘rock gods’ who came before them, hope to deliver moving musical messages in their Madison visit by Celeste Benzschawel ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

From playing music together in high school to selling out shows all across America, Greta Van Fleet has proven that rock n’ roll isn’t dead — and that it never will die. They’re coming to The Sylvee for another soldout show, and dual-threat Sam Kiszka (bassist and keyboardist) discussed the band’s success and upcoming album. These boys have revived much of what we love about the classic rock music of our parents’ generation. Their highly-anticipated debut album, Anthem of the Peaceful Army, is sure to prove it and more. Greta consists of three brothers and their good family friend, all from Frankenmuth, MI – twins Josh Kiszka (vocals) and Jake Kiszka (guitar), younger brother Sam and friend Danny Wagner (drums). All four were surrounded by music their whole lives, whether that meant playing multiple instruments or being involved in theater. They 10 • badgerherald.com • October 9, 2018

all also grew up listening to their parent’s vinyl records, plenty of which were the rock born from combinations of blues and soul. Their music career started at a young age – they were playing music in bars before they were even old enough to drink. But 2017 was when they started playing music professionally, and they’ve blown up significantly over the past year. They’re even afraid of catapulting too fast, Kiszka said. They have a team behind them actually holding them back a bit — Greta could be selling way more tickets that they’re being allowed to right now, but they want to grow and develop at a more realistic pace. “We want to work our way there just like everybody else,” Kiszka said. “We’ve started from the bottom and have come a long way. But, we have a long way to go.” It’s all been a blur for them, he said, and they’re gaining traction in multiple music communities and receiving praises from the likes of Tom Hanks, Elton John and Robert Plant himself. “They are Led Zeppelin I,” Plant said in an interview. “Beautiful little singer, I hate him. He borrowed his voice from somebody I know very

well.” It’s meant to be more of a compliment than shade. Speaking of Led Zeppelin, that’s probably their biggest comparison. Yet, they’re more than their rock legend predecessors, and the band is excited to prove themselves with their debut album, Kiszka said. Their EP From the Fires catapulted them forward, and they hope the new album will bring new meaning to Greta Van Fleet. Their writing has taken a few steps up from where they started, and that comes from being on the road and playing 200 shows in 2017, Kiska said. There are some acoustic numbers on the album to represent where they started and where they’re going, and they’ve made a point not to overdub the music. The goal was to bring what they have on stage into the studio, so what we hear on the album is what we’ll get at a show. There’s a message that they want to promote with Anthem of the Peaceful Army and their band as a whole – peace, love and unity. Historically speaking, Kiszka said, differences between people have caused a lot of unnecessary bloodshed, and that tension still exists today.

“I think we need to promote peace and welfare between man and understanding more than ever,” Kiszka said. “If we’re in a position to make a difference, then it would feel wrong not to.” The album shares those sentiments, and asks some large questions, like ‘who are we and why can’t we get along with each other?’ They’ve found those inspirations from spending time in nature, which has been important for them. It’s been mentally grounding and reminds them of their upbringing, Kiszka said. “It’s important to us to be present in our character and present in our art,” Kiszka said. In those regards, while most rock gods had careers surrounding drugs and alcohol, that’s something the band has shied away from. They’ve looked back on their favorites and have learned what not to do, Kiszka said. Their family and upbringing have played a large part in making their choices. In the end, they’re not playing rock music to bring it back or pioneer some new path – they’re just playing the music they want to play, Kiska said. But if people are pegging them as the saviors of rock, they’ll take it.

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Whethan brings atmostpheric vibes to ‘Life of a Wallflower’ Tour Futuristic-bass music producer presents dreamlike state, hard-hitting bass at The Sylvee, spreading positive messages of love to electronic music listeners by Tolu Igun ArtsEtc. Editor

Emerging rapidly and impressively into the electronic music scene, producer Ethan Snoreck, more commonly known by his stage name Whethan, is making a name for himself and his music. At the young age of 19, he has already toured around the world to festivals like Lollapalooza, Outside Lands and even Coachella. In an interview following Whethan’s performance at the Sylvee last Thursday night, he spoke about how he found his sound and reached the present point in his career. Around the age of 12, his interest in music was piqued — he just loved listening to it. “I just wanted to try and make my own music, and once I jumped right in I was obsessed with it — I never wanted to do anything else,” Whethan said. Initially steadily influenced by Dubstep, including the likes of Skrillex and Daft

Punk, he began listening to more relaxed sounds demonstrated by the likes of Flume and Tame Impala. While bringing big, heavy sounds to his tracks, he has managed to incorporate atmospheric vibes and electronic beats to develop the future-bass feel he is known for today. During his set, the music that made you want to get up and dance and have a good time at any given moment. As soon as Whethan appeared on stage, the energy throughout the Sylvee changed. Throughout his performance, the hardhitting sounds mixed with laid-back tones and mesmerizing visuals fostered a dreamlike state of comfort and joy. From original tracks to innovative remixes and even some new beats, the DJ wowed the crowd with such a positive atmosphere. Whethan said a lot of the visuals were built around scenes and settings, and these often matched the vocals or mood of the song being played. At one moment, the visuals depicted falling down a rabbit hole during “When I’m Down,” while during others the

environment would be transformed to fields of pulsating flowers. This ongoing theme of flowers enthusiastically accompanied the idea behind Whethan’s current ‘Life of a Wallflower’ tour. “It kind of describes how I feel a lot of the times. I feel like that’s a really interesting concept when you’re looking at it from the perspective of a DJ, when you’re onstage around tons of people who are dancing and you’re kind of just there — in your own vibe,” Whethan said. Though Whethan resonated with the mood of a wallflower, he connected well with the audience during his show, withstanding the stage and his DJ set up which may often seem like a barrier. The inclusion of lights also helped the audience feel seen and connected to the full experience. Not only did beams of light flash across the theater in a variety of colors, but there were also moments where it felt like the spotlight was turned to the ground floor as opposed to the stage. Aside from the never-ending dance opportunities and shocking drops,

Whethan’s songs don’t skimp on vocals, so fans wanting to sing along were not left by the wayside. Whethan often noted vocals as being the most important part of the track. “I still love working with undiscovered talent and unknown people to make awesome music,” Whethan said. He has also worked with big names like Dua Lipa, Charli XCX and Flux Pavillion — his latest release included Portugal The Man and Tom Morello. Whethan’s EP, Life of a Wallflower, Volume 1 is scheduled to release soon. The album will include singles ‘Good Nights’ featuring Mascolo and ‘Radar ’ featuring HONNE along with collaborations from a variety of musicians and a few solo Whethan tracks. “I feel like a lot of my songs are centered around love and finding yourself. But also just don’t worry about all of that other stuff, just have a good time,” Whethan said. “Don’t worry too much about politics, or anything else. Just forget about everything and vibe.” It seems the sky’s the limit for this artist as he continues to pave his path into the electronic music sphere.

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Behind bars: State budget, government leave Wisconsin prisons underfunded and overcrowded With Wisconsin prisons overflowing, gubernatorial candidates, local outreach programs aim to address prison population and reduce recidivism rates

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A cell measuring eight feet by six feet with a sink, a toilet and a small desk. That is the reality for many inmates in Wisconsin prisons, including former inmate and University of Wisconsin alumnus Derek Hansen. But it was not just Hansen in that eight by six cell. Due to overcrowding in Wisconsin prisons, Hansen had to share that space with another inmate. “At Dodge, which is the intake prison, it was so overcrowded that they would add what they euphemistically called boats — a plastic coffin that can hold a thin mattress and have a third person sleep on the floor,” Hansen said. Hansen was originally sentenced to five years in prison, but he ended up serving three additional years for two parole violations. This is partially due to the policy of crimeless revocation, mandating the re-incarceration of those who violate the terms of their parole but do not commit a new crime. In Wisconsin, stories like Hansen’s are all too common. In a state with a prison capacity of just over 17,000, correctional facilities maintain an incarcerated population of 23,704, straining resources and funding in the process. In the crosshairs of the debates over criminal justice and prison reform are the prisoners themselves, leaving cells overcrowded and Wisconsin taxpayers footing the bill. Wisconsin prisons by the numbers Wisconsin allocated $2.43 billion to the Department of Corrections in the 2017-19 budget, while that same budget allocated only $2.14 billion to the University of Wisconsin system after years of funding cuts and tuition freezes. This is not the first time Wisconsin has spent more on prisons than the UW system, however. Spending on prisons exceeded that of the UW System in the 2011-13 budget as well, when $2.25 billion was allocated to the Department of Corrections and $2.1 billion to the UW System. Expanding beyond intra-state institutions, correctional spending in Wisconsin is comparatively higher than national numbers. According to the Wisconsin Budget Project, the state spent $267 on corrections per state resident in fiscal year 2015, while the national average is $239. This kind of spending is not the norm even among midwestern states. Illinois spends $175, Minnesota spends $172 and Iowa spends $152. Though the state has steadily increased spending on the DOC, Wisconsin prisons are still over capacity. Of the state’s 32 adult institutions, only the Wisconsin Secure 12 • badgerherald.com • October 9, 2018

Program Facility and Sturtevant are not over capacity. Still, UW law professor Kenneth Streit said capacity assumes no double celling, which places two inmates per cell, although Streit said prisons do avoid double bunking in segregation and mental health units. Individual prisons are responsible for setting their own capacities. Streit further explained that when federal and state

legislatures determine corrections budgets, they assume there will be double bunking in around one-third of the cells in an effort to keep the cost per inmate down. This means that prisons receive insufficient funding to fully accommodate the over-capacity facilities. “It takes roughly the same number of staff to operate a prison at 100 percent as at 133 percent. If Wisconsin’s [incarcerated] population dropped to [capacity], DOC

would need to close about 20 to 25 percent of its prisons,” Streit said, because it would alter how lawmakers determined funding for correctional facilities. This issue of overcrowding in state correctional facilities has raised a debate over whether criminal justice reform is necessary. Two prominent voices at the center of the debate this year are incumbent Gov. Scott Walker, R, and state Education Superintendent Tony Evers, his Democratic challenger. What are the candidates planning to do? In a gubernatorial race that leaves Walker trailing Evers, Walker has yet to say much about his plan for criminal justice reform in a state that spends more on its prisons than its higher education system. Walker ’s campaign website does not mention criminal justice policies, while Evers’ campaign website mentions proposed reforms he would make to the system as governor. Streit said the Truth in Sentencing law, authored primarily by Walker and passed by the state Legislature in the late 1990s, made it much harder for inmates to be granted parole. Around the same time, state Legislature also increased the maximum sentences for multiple crimes. For measures like these, Streit said the state Legislature can “look tough on crime without having to pay the cost” by not looking at fiscal estimates on laws related to crime — an exception to the norm during lawmaking process. “Although there is a requirement for a fiscal estimate for all other types of legislation, legislators specifically excluded crimerelated legislation from fiscal estimates,” Streit said. “Later, when the prison populations increased, the legislators decided to build more prisons rather than look soft on crime.” In an Aug. 7 news conference, Walker said he sees “no value” in visiting prisons in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, Evers has outlined a plan to reduce the prison population through ending crimeless revocations, eliminating mandatory minimums and invest in drug courts, treatment and diversions programs and restorative justice strategies — actions which would experts believe could reduce Wisconsin’s

prison population by as much as 50 percent. But in an email to The Badger Herald, Walker campaign spokesman Austin Altenburg claims Evers’ plan would release dangerous criminals back into Wisconsin communities. “Scott Walker remains focused on keeping our communities safe — which he considers a primary role of government — in a way that is accountable to the public and cost-effective for taxpayers,” Altenburg said. Walker recently aired an advertisement condemning a goal expressed by many of the Democratic gubernatorial candidates — reducing the Wisconsin prison population. He has denounced Evers’ plan because 67 percent of current inmates are violent offenders. Walker claims that if the prison population is to be halved immediately, at least 17 percent of people released from prison would be violent offenders — but independent fact-checkers have not determined this claim to be entirely true. In an email to The Badger Herald, Evers clarified that his goal is to reduce the population of non-violent offenders over time, like former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson. He said he does not support the release of violent criminals. “The bottom line is that we need to invest in people, not prisons,” Evers said. Current initiatives While politicians wage rhetorical wars, there are current programs in place working to reduce recidivism, and in turn the prison population. They often attempt to mend the relationship between the offender and the community. For example, the UW law school has the Restorative Justice Project, which aims to facilitate reconciliation between victims and offenders. The program aims to help the offender understand the harmful impact of their crime on the victim, community and themselves, which works to reduce recidivism. RJP has a victim-offender dialogue program which provides an environment for the victim and offender to meet in a structured setting and discuss the impact of the crime on their lives. “Restorative justice practices work

to address the dehumanization frequently experienced by people in the traditional criminal justice system,” according to RJP’s website. “Instead of viewing a criminal act as simply a violation of a rule or statute, restorative justice sees this action as a violation of people and relationships.” Dane County Community Restorative Courts also

attempt to repair the harm caused by crime in the Madison area. Helmed by coordinator Ron Johnson, DCCRC works with community stakeholders, including victims, offenders and residents, to bring harmony to neighborhoods affected by crime. “When a case is settled through restorative justice, it is less likely … that the person will reoffend,” Johnson said. “And [if] they do reoffend, it’s usually a lesser charge. So

in a macro sense, we are a prevention program that helps to prevent people from going down that slippery slope.” In the future, Johnson hopes DCCRC will further prevent recidivism by expanding the types of crimes and cases they work with. He also hopes to work with people of other ages, as they currently work only with 17-25 year olds. Inside the prisons, Walker has provided $1 million in additional funding in the 201719 budget for vocational training programs and technical college training to rehabilitate offenders. Walker also hopes to provide post-release assistance for 12 months to help former inmates find jobs. “While still incarcerated, inmates participate in programming including cognitive intervention, general work skills and expectations, financial literacy, community resources, job seeking, applications and resumes,” the budget said. Possible solutions Streit said the most important tool Wisconsin could use in their criminal justice system is reliable supervision for probation and parole. He also said these programs should also include mental health and addiction treatments without a waiting list. Streit estimated the state could drop its prison population by about 12,000-13,000, or about five percent per year over the next ten years. Another option is to allow judges to use indeterminate sentencing in the hopes that prison will rehabilitate people, Streit said. Indeterminate sentencing occurs when a judge decides a sentence will consist of a range of years. During this time period, the state parole board has the ability to determine if the convicted person is eligible for parole. This lies in contrast to the current system, which Streit said relies on determinate sentencing or “truth in sentencing.” This mandates that no matter what the person does in prison, such as completion of programs, they will not be let out even a day earlier. Whatever policies end up being implemented, the issue of criminal justice reform is on the minds of Wisconsin voters now more than in recent elections, according to polls from recent election cycles. In a Marquette poll in August, 14 percent of respondents said criminal justice reform and prisons are their first or second most important issue. In past polls, the issue has not been as clearly highlighted. Going forward, Wisconsin could take several routes to reduce the prison population and, in turn, associated costs. But the fate of the state’s prisons and its inmates lies largely in the hands of the next governor.

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New app reveals startling lack of accessibility for those with disabilities Although UW works hard to provide ample accommodations for its disabled students, there is still much left to be desired by Mitch Rogers Columnist

Traveling is difficult for anybody. Whether it’s waiting for flight delays or applying for a travel visa, seeing the world just isn’t easy. But inaccessibility never stopped Gabriel Schlieve from seeing some of the world’s greatest wonders — from the Taj Mahal to the Great Wall of China. The 23-year-old Eau Claire resident has cerebral palsy, which makes traveling more difficult, as it’s hard to find accessible accommodations in the world’s most popular tourist destinations. “I have tried my hardest to get into all the famous landmarks and most of them, except when I wasn’t discriminated against by policy, I’ve been able to overcome with a little elbow grease,” Schlieve said. As a result, Schlieve is creating an app to make travel more accessible for people with disabilities. Hopefully, this app will bring tremendous improvements for those with disabilities as they travel the world. The Rebel Traveler’s Guide to the World is an app currently in development that provides

information on different tourist locations, such as if the location has an accessible entrance or the number of stairs one would have to climb, for example. Schlieve is starting small, with information about Eau Claire, the Twin Cities and Chicago, but hopes to expand the app internationally. But at home in America, the fact there is a market for this app is disappointing. The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990 — almost 30 years ago. The act is a civil rights law that forbids discrimination based on disability. Included in the act are public accommodations, public entities, transportation and employment. With the creation of this law came design requirements for buildings to make them accessible to people with disabilities. So much time has passed, and yet oversight has still left many people without accessible accommodations. And this isn’t just a national issue. Although the University of Wisconsin does quite a bit for its students with disabilities, more could still be done. The McBurney Disability Resource Center at UW makes a tremendous effort to accommodate

students with disabilities. According to their website, the “UW transportation Services Accessible Circulator Shuttle provides wheelchair accessible transportation both on a fixed/ schedule route around campus and from campus building to campus building when needed.” The Associated Students of Madison also provide free para-transit services through Madison Metro. Furthermore, the university has recently started adapted fitness and personal training through the Department of Kinesiology. Their mission is to accommodate students with permanent as well as temporary disabilities. This program allows students to “Work on improving activities of daily living and as a result become more independent from both physical and personal assistance.” While UW does put in a valiant effort, there is still much more that can be done. For instance, the George Mosse Humanities Building is not the most accessible. The ADA accessible bathroom is on the seventh floor of the building while one of the elevators only reaches the fifth floor. Although the building’s other elevator does reach the seventh floor, both elevators are difficult and time-

consuming to find, thanks to the building’s unique design. This is counterintuitive, to say the least. While Schlieve’s app is an impressive feat that has the potential to help thousands, the fact that an app like this is even necessary shows that America and even UW have a long way to go when it comes to accessibility. The first step in solving a problem is recognizing there is one. It’s important that awareness among students and administrators can hopefully lead to open and productive dialogue about best possible solutions to problems that arise. No university can be expected to be perfect, and UW does have great programs in place like transportation services and numerous options from the McBurney Center. But there is always more to be done in the pursuit of perfection. Hopefully, the administration will take a proactive approach to deal with issues instead of becoming complacent with what is already in place. Mitch Rogers (mrogers9@wisc.edu) is a senior majoring in economics.

Destigmatizating mental health issues will make policy more effective Politicians are giving more money to mental health care programs, so let’s not let social pressures discourage people from seeking help by Cait Gibbons Columnist

Mental health has always been an issue, and it has always been hard to talk about. But it would seem, in recent years, people have begun to recognize the importance behind addressing its implications. On social media, people are open about their mental struggles, movies and TV shows are less afraid to depict the nature of mental health in a more realistic, honest manner. We’ve come a long way in terms of recognition and response to mental health. But sometimes societal changes aren’t enough without support from politicians. Fortunately, in Wisconsin, we are starting to see changes on the political level, too. In early October, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin presented his 2019 operating budget. The proposed budget, which is $332 million in total, includes significant increases in funding for public mental health services, such as a crisis counselor for peer support teams in the Fire and Police Departments. The plan also features a 75 percent increase in funding for a peer support program which aims to curb cycles of violence and other commitments to mental health support. In late September, Dane County Executive 14 • badgerherald.com • October, 9, 2018

Joe Parisi announced that Dane County will be increasing funding for the county’s emergency mobile mental crisis program by $320,000, resulting in a total budget of $425,000 annually for the program. On Sept. 17, Tony Evers released his Department of Public Instruction 20192021 biennial budget request. The budget, which would require at 10 percent increase in funding for public schools, features a $58 million increase in funding for mental health services, such as employment of more counselors and social workers, and implementation of school climate and safety trainings. Last year, Gov. Scott Walker announced a plan, which is set to begin this fall, to pay mental health professionals to work with low-income Wisconsinites, an expansion which cost about $17 million. Wisconsin politicians are making one thing clear: investing in citizen’s public health should — and will — be a priority. Now, it’s up to us, as citizens. Even though we’ve come a long way in terms of destigmatizing mental health and seeking treatment for mental illness, there is still a long way to go. According to Psychology Today, not addressing the internal stigma we all hold about mental

health is actually making our mental health worse. But that can change. Support people who struggle with mental health issues. Start seeing a therapist regularly, even if you don’t think it’s necessary. Talk with your friends about your mental health, and open your ears when they are ready to talk about theirs. Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to show your emotions and don’t create environments in which others are afraid or embarrassed to show theirs. What we’ve created here is a positive feedback loop. Our politicians have started caring more about mental Photo · Government support of mental health services health issues because we said they does nothing if societal attitudes still stigmatize the use matter. Now that politicians have of resources in the first place. invested in these issues, it’s up to us to use these resources and respond with Courtesy of Flickr user Liz Spikol feedback. What else do we need? What programs aren’t working, and which mental health matters, support for mental ones are? health care will continue to grow. But this We’re seeing this influence on an intermediate level too — last year, only happens when we put pressure on our University Health Services made massive administrations, whether academic, political or otherwise, to give us what we need. strides with the expansion of mental health programming, hiring new staff and Cait Gibbons (cgibbons@badgerherald.com) is development of more support for students. a junior studying math and Chinese. If we continue to publicize how much

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Facing former cabinet criticism, Walker remains faithful to party platform During election season, it’s crucial to understand the origins of political criticism, and its consistentcy with majority opinion of electorate by Lianna Schwalenberg Columnist

With the 2018 gubernatorial elections fastapproaching, Scott Walker, in his bid for a third term, is unsurprisingly facing the usual spike in criticisms for his policies. But what is surprising is three of those criticisms are coming from former Walker cabinet members. For some — especially those most hopeful politicians can overcome blind partisanship — this might be a sign that the administration wants to put the good of Wisconsinites before party wishes. For others, particularly those who support Scott Walker, this signals discord within Wisconsin’s GOP. But these kinds of diagnoses assume two things about partisanship and party loyalty: that they are avoidable, and that they are at odds with the common good. But it will shortly become clear that members of public office cannot be non-political and being loyal to the party platform is ultimately why they are in office. First, it is not very clear whether party loyalty is even a factor in this discussion. Cabinet membership is not sufficient information for party membership, as most positions are by appointment, not election. The governor can surround himself with whoever he pleases. Additionally, because cabinet members are not elected, they do not have to respond to the electorate at-large. Their main job is to advise the governor within their department’s best interests. Obviously, the corrections secretary is going to care deeply about the living conditions in state prisons, the financial institutions secretary is going to want his agency regulating the state banks smoothly and the transportation secretary is going to have the best knowledge about how roads work. Discord is bound to happen, especially if their interests compete with the Republican Party platform. Second, the “good of Wisconsinites” is a buzz phrase used during election season that is completely meaningless — it denotes nothing. Given the outcome of the 2016 presidential election, it’s safe to say Wisconsin leans conservative — and in terms of what is in everyone’s best interests, that is hard to say. Everyone will claim they have the moral knowledge. For example, former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall — who earlier this year published a book interestingly titled Unethical: Life in Scott Walker ’s Cabinet and the Dirty $ide of Politics — adamantly criticizes the administration’s aloofness in handling allegations of mismanagement and prisoner abuse at the Lincoln Hills juvenile prison in

Photo - While cabinet members only have to advocate for the interests of their agency, Gov. Walker is responsible for both the concerns of his party and the state population. Marissa Haegele The Badger Herald Irma, Wisconsin, and is featured in a Tony Evers campaign video. Wall claims to be the bastion of justice for neglected youth prisons and wants to hold the administration to a standard of proper management of state prison facilities — but it turns out, two years prior, the GOP Attorney General Brad Schimel fired Wall for directing the governor ’s chief of staff to undermine the law by shredding public records. If Wall truly only cared about the prison conditions, then he would have written a book simply documenting the stories. Some people, like the former Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Peter Bildsten, believe they are outside of politics-as-usual but are, in fact, participating in the divisiveness. Featured in another Evers campaign video, the banking industry veteran who left the department in 2015, expresses his frustration for the highly politicized environment. In the video, when asked to expand on “[the

Walker administration] being more political,” Bildsten discusses a time when Walker suggested merging state agencies, and he took it to be an instance of Walker looking out for his own. Given that the Republican Party of Wisconsin — which is committed to minimizing state regulatory agencies and cutting wasteful spending — represents the majority opinion in the state, it only makes sense that Walker takes a special interest in their concerns. Whenever it is one person’s opinion over an agreed-upon majority opinion, a public office-holder is always to agree with the latter. Finally, the GOP has better things to worry about than three renegade cabinet members. Asking whether party loyalty is the necessary evil in politics-as-usual assumes that amongst either party, people can magically agree on everything. Perhaps the most outspoken critic is civil engineer and former Department of

Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb who resigned in 2016 over the all-toofamiliar question of how to fund Wisconsin’s deteriorating roads. Gottlieb’s name recently entered headlines criticizing Walker ’s opposition to any kind of gas tax increase not offset by other tax cuts. But here Walker is again staying true to the party platform which is dedicated to “lowering the tax burden for all Americans.” In terms of whose good Gottlieb is most concerned with, his job required him only to care about the roads, whereas Walker act with the entire electorate in mind. All three of these ex-cabinet members had a job and they lost it. That is the beginning and the end of the story. Lianna Schwalenberg (lschwalenber@wisc.edu) is a fifth-year senior majoring in communication arts and philosophy. October 9, 2018 • badgerherald.com • 15

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Non-disclosure agreement stifles free speech of government workers Forcing DOJ employees to abstain from public comment could decrease government transparency, flow of information to society by Sam Palmer Columnist

It had been almost six years since the first major account of abuse at Lincoln Hills youth prison when the facility was closed. For six years, the state made only feeble attempts to address the systemically poor conditions there. Lincoln Hills youth prison and the abuse contained within it are disgusting reminders of what happens when our state government operates behind a curtain. What has followed in the years since the scandal broke is illustrative of the nature of that curtain. Last month, Wisconsin Department of Justice officials considered introducing a non-disclosure agreement for all employees, effectively barring them from disclosing what the state considers to be confidential information. This comes in the wake of a book release by former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall,

which alleges negligence and willful ignorance on the part of upper-level state officials in their response to the abuses at Lincoln Hill, including guard negligence and mistreatment of prisoners. There is a historic tendency for American states to attempt to make their government a sized-down version of the federal government. Many state constitutions are modeled on the “big C” Constitution, governors give “State of the State” addresses and sometimes state governments will attempt to apply the federal model to whistleblowers. In the case of the Wisconsin DOJ, that means using the term confidential in such a manner that it justifies a clampdown on state employees’ free speech. It means preventing workers from discussing anything the DOJ doesn’t want them to, even after their employment with the state has ended. The DOJ has been careful to paint this as

an issue of sensitivity, with DOJ Spokesman Alec Hanna saying the non-disclosure agreements are to protect “very private, personal information.” Now, it is all well and good to not release the names or personal information of abuse victims or those accused of wrongdoing — that should be a matter of privacy. And state employees are, as Hanna reminds us, still allowed to report actual crimes. The problem is that governmental misconduct can be both legal and enormously harmful. When employees only option in this case is to “[raise] concerns with a supervisor” as Hanna suggests, that is as good as them having no options at all. The phenomena of having free speech on a street corner, but not from your cubicle, is not one that is unique to the Wisconsin DOJ. As a matter of fact, it’s all-encompassing. One of the most bizarre things about America is its tendency to defend a glorious

Photo · If Department of Justice employees sign the non-disclosure agreement, as encouraged by Attorney General Brad Schimel, they give up their right to free speech in the workplace. Dana Kampa The Badger Herald

abstraction of “free speech,” while every day Americans cede their actual right to freely express themselves. People may not be jailed for distributing dissident literature, but they can be fired for criticizing their employer, speaking ill about their workplace or even just saying something that irks their boss. In a country where everything is tied to your employment, from health insurance to rent money, a dismissal can be like a prison in its own right. What’s worse is that once you’re fired, that “insubordinate” label can stick to you like glue. Don’t bother putting that last job on your references page. It is a curious thing — there are distant institutions, like the federal government, which we are allowed to cheer and boo like disgruntled sports fans, while on the other hand we risk being thrown onto the street for talking about the places and people we interact with every day. The situation crystallizes when the people who actually work at those political institutions try to speak out. Take, for example, the case of Chelsea Manning. While working as an intelligence analyst she leaked documents that gave the American and international public invaluable insight into the horrific brutality with which the United States was conducting its multiple wars, including but not limited to abuse, corruption and murder. For her bravery in exposing information — which was objectively vital to the public — she was awarded abusive detention treatment that prompted the outcry from United Nations officials and a thirtyfive year federal prison sentence (later commuted to seven). That is the situation that threatens to emerge, in miniature, at the state level. No one is going to face down charges of treason like Manning did, but the very fact that employees could face legal retribution for disclosing information about how well the government is doing its job to the public it’s supposed to be doing the job for is chilling. For all the talk of “free speech” on the right side of the political spectrum, it should be obvious that the concept can be flipped on and off like a switch — useful when being invoked or denied only insofar as it reproduces a desirable political outcome. From the halls of the capitol building to the dingiest warehouse, workers deserve the right to speak. It is then on us to listen. Sam Palmer (spalmer4@wisc.edu) is a senior majoring in biology.

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Convoluted student voting system discourages participation Between gathering a litany of ID forms and making sure they’ll even be accepted, casting ballot is an unnecessarily complicated mess by The Badger Herald Editorial Board

November 6 — the looming date of this year’s midterm elections — is rapidly approaching. In case you haven’t seen the incessant social media campaigns and floods of flyers circulating campus, College Democrats, College Republicans and everyone in between really, really want you to get out and vote. Voting was, is and always will be an important duty and right of American citizens. However, only 58 percent of Americans showed up at the polls in the 2016 presidential election, a significantly lower portion of the population than the 62 percent of Americans who voted in 2012, or are somehow prevented or dissuaded from doing so. In Wisconsin, 66 percent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the 2016 election, which is above the national rate but still the lowest turnout reported since 1996. For midterm elections, voter turnout decreases drastically. In the 2014 midterms, only 36 percent of Americans voted. While once again Wisconsin boasted a better turnout — around 56 percent — it was one of only 14 states that saw their turnout increase. The other 36 states saw a drop off in their turnout of as much as 27 percent in places like Missouri and Washington. So the moral of the story, at least nationwide, is that people aren’t voting. At the University of Wisconsin, an institution with a rich history of political activism and engagement, the numbers tell us a similarly troubling tale: students aren’t voting either. In 2016, 48.8 percent of students at UW voted in the presidential election, a decrease of 4.3 percent from 2012 coming in just below the national average of 50.4 percent. Not only is the number of students who actually vote decreasing, but so too is the number of students registering to vote. In 2016, while both enrollment and the total number of eligible voters increased at UW, the number of students registered to vote decreased by more than 2,000 students, and the registration rate by seven percent. Although the decline in registration rates and voter turnout at UW is troubling, it should not be surprising. In 2011, Republican Gov. Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republicans enacted Wisconsin Act 23, which required a valid form of identification in order to vote in state and federal elections. These forms of identification include a valid driver’s license, a passport, a military card, some university identification cards and several others. Because of almost immediate legal action from individuals and the American Civil Liberties Union, the Wisconsin law was not applied to the 2012 presidential election nor was it enforced for the 2014 midterm. A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the law in 2015, meaning that the 2016 presidential election was

the first major test of the law. The new voter ID law played a major role in the decrease in voter turnout in the 2016 election. UW political science professor Kenneth Mayer estimated that between 11,700 and 23,000 people did not vote in 2016 because of confusion over voter ID requirements or because they lacked proper identification. Among the thousands of Wisconsin citizens unable to vote or deterred from doing so were UW students. Looking ahead to next month’s midterm election, the picture painted for students looking to vote is a bleak, confusing conglomeration of hard-tofind information on accepted forms of identification and seemingly endless hoops to jump through. For in-state students who have a driver’s license with their current, student address listed, you’re good to go. However, the likelihood that a license reflects the address of an apartment most Photo · The hassle in finding correct identification methods deters many UW students from exercising their right to students moved into about two months vote. ago is relatively slim. To change the address on your driver’s license, a trip to Courtesy of Flickr user Vox Efx the DMV is required. The closest DMV is a 15 minute drive from campus. But the regulations for voter registration require offer a voter-compliant identification card free of social lives are discouraged from voting when a current address, so a current address is what charge, which is only used for voting. Students they find out that no, they cannot just show students must provide. can obtain said card at the Wiscard office in up to the polls and vote for their preferred In the online Student Center under “my Union South, which is open from 8:30 to 5:00. candidate. Instead, there awaits a seemingly grades,” students are able to change their Once a student obtains this card, they must mile-long checklist of documents and IDs to address to their current residence within the then register to vote in Wisconsin. Come election obtain before Nov. 6. university’s system by clicking on “voter day, students using the university-issue voter Getting students to go to the polls in the enrollment verification.” The university then identification must provide proof of enrollment first place is difficult enough. Forcing students generates an official document which students to cast their ballot. to find time prior to election day, nestled in the can present along with a driver’s license that For a myriad of reasons, the laws surrounding middle of exam and essay season, to get an lists a different address as proof of that student’s voter registration and voter ID amend the voting arbitrary extra form of identification to then go current residence. At this point, registration process more difficult and confusing than need vote in November, as shown by the decrease is complete, and in-state students with a state be for students. Information about how to vote, in voter turnout and voter registration at both issued driver’s license or identification card are when to vote and what forms of identification the state and university level in 2016, is not an set to vote on Election Day. are needed to vote is spread across various effective or necessary means of encouraging For out-of-state students or students who do websites. Providing more information are political participation. not have any state-issued form of identification, student organizations on campus who, while Voting is a right and a privilege which even though voter registration is complete, well intentioned, may not be able to provide Americans are lucky to exercise. It allows for the problems persist, as students will need to detailed or nuanced information necessary for participation in our democracy and the election present a voter-compliant ID card at the polls each student looking to vote. of officials who (hopefully) attempt to hear the to collect a ballot. Although the Wisconsin Voter Certain forms of ID are acceptable while voices of their constituents. When we go to ID law theoretically considers university-issued others are not. The Wiscard, a form of ID which the polls to vote, it should not have to be with student ID cards valid identification at the almost every student at UW has, somehow fails numerous IDs and documents in tow and polls, Wiscards cannot be used as valid voter to meet the criteria for a valid photo ID under with fingers crossed that we understand the ID. In fact, only four out of the thirteen fourthe law. identification card instructions well enough to year universities in Wisconsin issue student Aside from the problematic procedural hassle meet the requirements of an unnecessary Voter identification cards that are compliant with the of obtaining the correct form of identification, ID law. Voter ID law. the goal of the government and of its laws This throws a wrench into the plans of any should be to encourage voter turnout, not The Editorial Board serves to represent the voice out of state student who is planning to vote in discourage potential voters from participating in of The Badger Herald editorial department, distinct Wisconsin, or students who lack another form of elections. Students enrolled in classes, working from the newsroom, and does not necessarily reflect ID and were planning on using the Wiscard as jobs, participating in student organizations and the views of each staff member. their identification come November 6. 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Making waves: Swimming coach Suguiyama has championship goals Suguiyama, Nelson, Unicomb talk expectations, potential for program as they change coaching staffs and upgrade facilities by Jessie Gutschow Sports Writer

Every dominant athletic program begins somewhere — pieces of a puzzle that came together somehow to create a dynasty. What is it that flips the switch? What makes a team turn the corner and become unstoppable? The University of Wisconsin women’s swimming team has never won a single Big Ten championship or NCAA title in school history. While the team has seen many amazing individual careers, they’ve never been able to put the pieces together and become a dominant force in the swim world. Other schools like Stanford, Georgia and Auburn hold five or more NCAA titles in women’s swimming alone. But this season for the women’s swim team may be the turning point we’ve all been waiting for. Former three time Pac-12 championship swim coach from the University of California Yuri Suguiyama has been named the new head coach for Wisconsin. After a mess of new coaching staffs for the past four years, it seems as if Badger Swimming has finally found what it’s been looking for in Suguiyama. “At the beginning of the year, we sat down as a staff and made a list of all of the characteristics and qualities of the best athletes we’ve worked with,” Suguiyama said. “Out of all of the most successful teams that I’ve been a part of, there’s been two dominant characteristics: one being trust and the other resilience.” Suguiyama’s positive outlook comes from this list of swimmers who he knew carried these traits — those of champions. UW senior Jess Unicomb has had undeniably one of the best swimming careers at Wisconsin over the past four years. Last year she qualified for three events in the NCAA championships — finishing in the top ten for both the 200 and 100 meter backstroke. Unicomb has been a part of countless dominant relay squads in the Big Ten and has even more career awards under her belt. Coming from Australia, she had never thought of traveling to the United States to swim until she was recruited by the Badgers. “We’ve got a really great freshman class,” Unicomb said. “I am excited to leave the team in a better place than when I joined it and I’m jealous of the freshman that they get four years of this coaching staff. They’re awesome.” Eleven freshmen will get that opportunity to work closely with Suguiyama, a group the head coach helped recruit. When asked about her expectations for the future of Badger swimming Unicomb expressed her utmost optimism. “I truly believe this group could win a Big Ten

championship and, hopefully, a national one,” Unicomb said. “I have no doubt in my mind that they will reach great things.” For these goals to be met, Wisconsin will rely heavily on their star swimmer, Beata Nelson. Nelson, a junior, has been in the swimming spotlight her entire career. In high school, she was a 12-time state champion and received multiple offers from across the nation. In fact, she never thought she would end up a Badger. But after an unofficial home visit, Nelson was left convinced that Madison was the way to go. With plans for a new pool and facilities at the now under construction Nicholas Recreation Center and a solid team of hardworking individuals she grew up watching, Nelson couldn’t see herself anywhere else. In her freshman year, Nelson was a fourtime Big Ten freshman of the week and appeared at both the Big Ten and NCAA championships. By her sophomore season, she qualified for the NCAA championship in three individual events, medaling in two. All eyes had turned on Nelson rapidly, but what did she believe was going to make this program great? “Toughness,” Nelson said. “We are some of the toughest people I’ve ever been around.” Nelson explained that with all the great experiences she has had as a Badger she has no regrets in choosing Wisconsin. In just her junior year, Nelson has already raised the expectations for women’s swimming to a completely new level. She has set a high bar with the program but she believes in her freshman class. Though unable to name one single person who will take over the team, Nelson believes that they, along with the new coaching staff, will be exceptional in the years to come. “There is nowhere but up that this program will go,” Nelson said. “This team has the mentality and the work ethic to make anything happen.” Both Nelson and Unicomb have extremely high expectations for not only this season but seasons to come. According to them, all the pieces of the puzzle are there, they just need to be put together. With an exceptional new coaching staff, brand new pool, and solid incoming class of swimmers, what will stop this Badger powerhouse from rising to the top?

Photo · The Wisconsin swimming and diving teams currently use the UW Natatorium pool and facilities, but plan to move to the Nicholas Recreation Center once construction is complete. Danny Farber The Badger Herald

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Football: Takeaways from “ground em’ pound em’” home victory Saturday’s game taught us very little about the Badgers we didn’t already know, but cemented some truths about season by Will Stern Sports Editor

Saturday night the Wisconsin Badgers met the Nebraska Cornhuskers for what should have been a marquee matchup, hampered by the inconvenient fact that Coach Scott Frost’s Nebraska squad has yet to find themselves a ‘W’. Instead, we were graced with a Badger trouncing of an abominable team that said more about the shortcomings of both teams than the strength of Wisconsin. Jonathan Taylor, Mr. 88 Editor’s Note: I wanted to copy and paste this section from every other week but I was told that would be dishonest. Running back Jonathan Taylor found the end zone for the first time since his three-touchdown performance in week two — and made it count. He finished the game with 221 yards on 24 carries, picking up three touchdowns along the way and subtweeted the Heisman committee with a career-long 88-yard explosion that elevated his night from good to great. “It was real nice to get out to open field, stretch my legs a little bit,” the Heisman hopeful said. Some stretch their legs by going for a short walk up and down the aisle of an airplane. Taylor prefers a stroll during the fourth quarter of a Big Ten soiree. There truly isn’t a takeaway here. I mean, if Taylor hadn’t had the 88-yarder, or if he’d only run for 120 yards yesterday, nobody would be questioning his position as one of the best backs in

the country. “The Heisman stuff, that’s all at the end of the year, what matters right now is Michigan,” Taylor said. Spread the wealth Wisconsin didn’t just ride Taylor Saturday, they used a whole fleet of running backs to end the game with a combined 370 yards on the ground. In fact, the Badgers used five rushers on their first drive of the game. Running backs Taiwan Deal and Garrett Groshek have proven themselves excellent compliments to Taylor in the backfield. “They’re different body types, different style runners,” offensive lineman Beau Benzschawel said of the trio of running backs. The ability of the Badgers to show opponents these many different looks was vital in their success wearing down the defense to eventually break off the long Taylor run. Groshek and Deal both eclipsed the 70-yard mark Saturday, a career-high for Groshek and season-high for Deal. Aron Cruickshank: Your favorite player’s favorite player When it rains it pours. Wide receiver Aron Cruickshank had himself quite a day Saturday. The slight-statured Cruickshank was a shifty blur in the kickoff return game. He had 90 yards total in three returns, including one which was destined to go all the way to The House, until Nebraska punter Caleb Lightbourn managed to get

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a finger on the cleat of Cruickshank and ruin what would have been a dagger for Nebraska’s morale. Would we be satisfied with three extraordinary returns from the freshman? Yes, but we got even more. The hero of Taylor’s 88-yarder was not, in fact, Taylor at all. Nor was it the offensive lineman leading the way. It was Aron freaking Cruickshank of course. “I saw some sweet blocks, I saw Aron Cruickshank put a sweet block on someone,” offensive lineman Michael Deiter said. And a sweet block it was. As Taylor broke free from the line of scrimmage, it seemed for a moment like he may be caught by trailing Nebraska defenders. Then, No. 1 comes flying into view — taking out the pursuant with an expert block that would make fullback Matt Bernstein blush. Suffering Secondary As wonderful as a game Saturday was for the running attack, it was about as brutal as it could get from a pass defense point of view. They allowed 384 yards through the air from Nebraska’s freshman quarterback Adrian Martinez. There’s a reason Nebraska hasn’t won a game, and it isn’t because they have an elite passing game. Safety Scott Nelson, who at times has looked like the future of the Badger secondary, looked undisciplined and unprepared Saturday. At the onset of the second half, Nelson literally fell down to allow a 75-yard Nebraska completion for a touchdown.

This damage was only compounded when Nelson, perhaps overzealous as he tried to compensate for his transgression, was called for targeting and ejected for the remainder of the contest and the first half of next week’s game against Michigan. As Martinez tossed a long ball down the sideline for his receiver, Nelson came in hot toward him, lowering his shoulder into the head of the Cornhusker receiver, eliciting immediate flags from not one, not two, but three referees on the scene who soon after confirmed the ejection penalty. Even with the struggles for consistency the secondary has faced when healthy, heading into next week the obstacle of injury has also reared its head. Aside from Nelson, who is healthy but suspended for the first half of the Michigan game, lone veteran safety D’Cota Dixon landed awkwardly late in the game and may be questionable with a foot injury, cornerback Caesar Williams was out this week with a leg injury, his replacement Eric Burrell also succumbed to a leg injury and Faion Hicks was listed as questionable with a thumb injury though he played most the night. You don’t need a medical degree to know that a litany of injuries will severely hamper the already struggling Badger secondary. The Badgers don’t dwell on games too long, and for some of those that have to figure out how to adapt to Michigan’s passing game, that could be for the better. “Sunday afternoon, it’s Michigan week,” Deiter said.

Photo · The Badger defensive line consistently put pressure on Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, notching seven quarterback hurries to accompany two sacks. Daniel Yun The Badger Herald

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Something special brewing in Milwaukee: How the ‘Crew’ got this far

Brewers’ success can be traced back to roster acquisitions made since 2015 including Yelich, Hader, Cain among others by Harrison Freuck Sports Writer

In recent weeks, the best team in baseball hasn’t been the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox or the Chicago Cubs — oddly enough it’s been the Milwaukee Brewers. But the Brewers’ journey to greatness began long before their September and October hot streak. On Jan. 25, 2018 Milwaukee knocked out two birds with one stone, acquiring outfielders Christian Yelich from the Miami Marlins and Lorenzo Cain from the Kansas City Royals. For Yelich, the trade rumors surrounding him all offseason finally subsided when the Brewers traded four prospects, headlined by Lewis Brinson, to fill their outfield with a solid two-way contributor. But for Cain, who signed as a free agent, suiting up in Milwaukee meant a long-awaited return for the outfielder who began his career with the Brewers back in 2010. Thus, the Brewers rebuild was officially completed, and their first true attempt at contention since 2015 had begun. Before going in-depth on the Brewers 2018 season, let’s look back on what it took to get here, beginning with an acquisition breakdown organized chronologically. Ryan Braun: Drafted 5th overall, 2005 MLB Draft. Orlando Arcia: Signed as International Free Agent in October 2010. Corey Knebel: Traded from Texas Rangers for Yovani Gallardo in January 2015. Josh Hader: Traded by Houston Astros for Carlos Gomez and Mike Fiers in July 2015. Travis Shaw: Traded by Boston Red Sox for Tyler Thornburg in December 2016. Jesus Aguilar: Claimed off waivers from Cleveland Indians in February 2017. Jeremy Jeffress: Traded by Texas Rangers for prospect in July 2017. Jhoulys Chacin: Signed a 2-year, $15.5 million contract in December 2017. Christian Yelich: Traded by Miami Marlins for four prospects in January 2018. Lorenzo Cain: Signed a 5-year, $80 million contract in January 2018. Erik Kratz: Traded by New York Yankees for ‘player to be named later’ in May 2018. Mike Moustakas: Traded by Kansas City Royals for two prospects in July 2018. Jonathan Schoop: Traded by Baltimore Orioles for Jonathan Villar in July 2018. Virtually every player that has had a major impact this season was acquired during the rebuilding stage of 2016-17 with the exceptions of Ryan Braun and Orlando Arcia. The hiring of manager Craig Counsell and general manager David Stearns, who helped

the Astros build their World Series team as assistant GM in Houston, have also played a major role in the team’s turnaround as they went from 73-89 in 2016 to an NL-best 96-67 this season. While the Brewers were never more than five games ahead or six games behind in the NL Central division, their season could best be described as streaky. From April to September, their month-by-month winning percentages ranged from as low as .480 in June to as high as .731 in Sept. — they maintained a .589 percentage on the year. Keeping this in mind, it’s fair to say 2018 was very much a roller coaster season for the Crew. The team finished their 162nd game on an eight-game win streak tied with the Cubs, which erased what was a six-game deficit on August. This meant there would be a 163rd game Oct. 1 at Wrigley Field between the Cubs and Brewers. The winner would not only earn bragging rights, but also the NL Central Division title and the No.1 seed in the playoffs, avoiding the wild card play-in game. Headed into the tiebreaker, the Brewers knew they would have to beat the Cubs who boasted both a high-powered offense and strong, start-to-finish pitching rotation. The Brewers had ace Jhoulys Chacín take the mound with the star-studded bullpen of Knebel, Jeffress and Hader there to close things out. MVP candidate Christian Yelich’s attempt at earning the NL Triple Crown was also on the line — he trailed Rockies’ third baseman Nolan Arenado by one home run and Cubs’ shortstop Javier Báez by two RBIs after an amazing second half of the season. Wisconsin Badgers tight end Zander Neuville is likely to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a serious left Read... Christian Yelich was so good, in fact, he was given the “Barry Bonds treatment” against the Cardinals on Sept. 26, when pitchers walked him in all five plate appearances after he had eight RBIs in the first two games of the series. He also led the NL in most major batting categories, including slugging percentage, on-base plus slugging percentage, batting average and wins above replacement. After a hard fought battle, the Brewers took the tiebreaker, 3–1, led by Christian Yelich who finished 3-4 with three singles, falling two RBIs and a home run short of the league lead. Now that they’ve swept the Colorado Rockies in the Division Series Milwaukee will host the Dodgers for the National League pennant. This means the Brewers are one step closer to the goal that has never been achieved in the franchise’s 49-year history — a World Series title.

Photo · Christian Yelich is the MVP frontrunner for the National League, boasting a phenomenal .326 batting average, 36 home runs and 110 RBIs. Courtesy of Flickr user Ian D’Andrea

Photo · The Brewers swept the Colorado Rockies in their National League Division Series matchup with a 6–0 victory Oct. 7. Harrison Freuck The Badger Herald

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With midterms looming, follow this guide to get most out of your breaking point by Angela Peterson Banter Editor

Step 1: Set yourself up for a breakdown Always make sure to enroll in at least 15 credit hours a semester to ensure optimal overlapping course schedules for a mental breakdown. With 3 quizzes, an exam and a collaborative group project all scheduled for the same week, it’s easy to put your mind in the space for a breakdown. It also helps if you have a job or two to throw in the mix as well. Ten-hour Saturday shifts during football games will raise your FOMO and bring you right to the sweet, sweet breaking point. Step 2: Have everything come to a crashing halt It’s Sunday night, you’ve worked the entire weekend, and you are in the midst of studying for an exam the next morning and writing a primary source analysis paper. Suddenly, it dawns on you that you also have to meet up with your group for an oral presentation before noon the next day, which clearly is not going to happen. Your mind is churning and, running on limited sleep, it has now reached the optimal state for a breakdown. Step 3: Dissociate Now that you’ve stacked up all your obligations at once, it’s time to ignore all

of them and remove yourself from reality. Start checking your group chats and add some witty comments about your friend’s coffee date into the conversation. Watch endless playlists of YouTube slime-making videos and neglect your open Google Docs tabs. This moment of zen, while fleeting, is crucial to a proper breakdown.

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plan in advance to avoid them, but honestly, resistance is futile”

Step 4: Cry really loudly Eventually, the sobs locked inside you during this moment of zen come bursting forth. For the uninformed, this might seem like the first step of a mental breakdown, but the preceding steps are always underlying this inevitable demise. Everyone approaches crying differently, but a guttural wail is always a good option. When loud crying is not appropriate where you are when your breakdown combusts, silent,

gentle sobbing is a nonchalant way to release your tears until you can lock yourself in a bathroom stall. When your friends or professors notice your crying and ask what is wrong, make sure to reply in the most non-specific way possible. Solving your problems is not the top of the list of priorities at this moment. Step 5: Call parents to debate dropping out Tears at this point are optional, as your impassioned plea may or may not need them. You’ve dug yourself into such a big hole that dropping out seems like the only logical solution. Luckily, your parents are successful in telling you not to withdraw from school 66 percent of the time. Their reassuring words give you extra motivation to kick this breakdown’s butt. Step 6: Make a to-do list of what you need to do without actually doing it This step allows you to see all the work necessary to end the breakdown while still living in the misery of it. This lets you soak in the big sad of your procrastination one last time, while still procrastinating in the process! Step 7: Actually start the work The simplest step to describe and the

Open Houses Have Begun! hardest step to execute. Step 8: Take a snack break Mozzarella cheese rests for no weary soul. Microwave some nachos to find a respite in the midst of your all-nighter. I recommend microwaving this cheese atop a bed of crisp corn tortillas for thirty seconds to make “stress nachos.” The flavor combo whets your appetite and creates brain fuel for what will certainly be one of the more intense study sessions of your life. Step 9: Finish everything you were supposed to do Maybe it was sheer manic luck, but somehow you’ve completed everything that was stressing you out and causing this mental breakdown in the first place. Now is the time to sigh, relax and get that one hour of sleep you’ve allotted for in your schedule Step 10: Do it all again Expect these mental breakdowns to occur bimonthly until finals week. Try to plan in advance to avoid them, but honestly, resistance is futile.

Spooky Story Corner part two: The phantom of the abyss In Spooky Story Corner’s latest installment, our heroin Suzy Snowden finds herself face-to-face with a formidable foe by Angela Peterson Banter Editor

When we last saw Suzy Snowden, the Ghost of Midterms Past stole her and traversed through a portal away from her lecture and into a deep dark abyss. She lied face-to-face with a sinister foe. Searing red eyes awaited Suzy at the bottom of the portal — those beady eyes she knew all too well. It was the face of her TA from last semester’s history class, Johnathan “Just call me Jon” Johnson. Dressed in a shadowy pair of sweatpants from some prestigious private school, Jon grasped his now satanic Bucky water bottle in one hand and Suzy’s frightened self in the other. “Suzy!” Johnson beckoned, “You have been tooketh here to be avenged for your pitfalls last semester after the first paper of my class. I knew from the second paper you decided to put my course on cruise control. It was blatantly obvious that despite your great intellect, you slacked oﬀ and

spooky story corner put minimal eﬀort into your following assignments. Your Wikipedia laden citations haunted my sleep for too long, and now I am here to haunt you.” Suzy could not believe that Jon was here in this surreal nightmare. Sure, she probably showed up to discussion without doing the readings a couple of times, but she did not believe he could seek vengeance on her like this. Shivering in her sherpalined hoodie, she nervously awaited whatever judgment he had planned for her. Jon carried Suzy off to another chamber in the wretched abyss, passing images of rabid companion animals as they approached the room. A singed blank piece of paper awaited them in the spot. Suzy sat dazed and curious as to what this kooky paper

could be. “Now Suzy,” Jon shrieked, “prepare to meet your doom. This is your chance to show me what you learned last semester. On this paper, I expect to see a full 1500-word essay on the effects of famine on immigration to the United States in the 1900’s by midnight’s time. Yes, you don’t have your notes, which I know were non-existent anyways, and you can’t access your precious Wikipedia. If this task is not completed, you will sit in this darkness and suﬀer through the stress of midterms for all eternity, never seeing the light of summer ever again. Impress me, though I doubt you will.” Jon chortled as he ﬂoated away back to his laptop laden with 27 hipster stickers.

Suzy wept a silent sob. She didn’t read any of her assigned reading from this course aside from quick skims when Jon posed her a question in discussion. “I can’t write, I suddenly don’t know how to read,” Suzy wailed, channeling her inner Mariah Carey. She saw a creepy pencil made out of real wood instead of plastic beside the paper and assumed it was the tool meant to prevent her doom. She cautiously picked up the utensil. “Who are YOU to try and write with me, you selfish student!” the pencil screamed back. Frightened by a talking piece of graphite, Suzy ﬂung the animated pencil across the chamber. “Who are you and why are you a talking pencil?” Suzy queried. Sharpening its ends, the pencil began to speak. What is this spooky pencil? Does it have anger issues? Will Suzy finish her essay and escape from this nightmare? Turn to Spooky story corner next week to ﬁnd out. October 9, 2018 • badgerherald.com • 23

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