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Which is tougher to play, baseball or softball? » 7
Continuing to make music
Staying active in the fall »12
Music department perseveres and finds ways to thrive through COVID-19 challenges, according to the college’s co-music director Jamie Kember » 9
On most influential list Dean recieves nod as one of ‘The 39 Most Influential Latinos in Wisconsin’
EIMY GONZALEZ Staff Writer Nominations for the Golden Apple Awards are now open. The members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will have until Oct. 19, 2020 to submit their nominees for the semester. Subsequently, the society will host an event to present the results and honor the hard work of the faculty and staff of Madison College. Since 1982, The Golden Awards have been a big part of the institution. Madison College believes in the importance of gratitude and appreciation, which is why it has been
CHRIS BIRD Managing Editor Madison College’s Valentina “Tina” Ahedo, Dean of the Goodman South Campus, has been honored by Madison 365’s as one of “The 39 Most Influential Latinos In Wisconsin.” Ahedo was recognized because of her involvement and leadership in the opening and operation of Goodman South Campus as the Dean of Students, which “represented a major shift to focus on education and economic development for the South Side of Madison, especially for the communities of color concentrated there.” This has not been the first time that she has been acknowledged. In Sept. of last year, Ahedo received the Roberto Garzo Sanchez award from Centro Hispano for advancing education and career opportunities for Latinos. Also a receiver of the Athena Young Professional Award from Madison’s Business Forum for her work at Madison College as a Program Coordinator, contributing to the college receiving an equity award, along with her own personal volunteer work. Ahedo’s inclusion on » SEE LIST PAGE 5
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Free flu clinic offered at Madison College CHRIS BIRD Managing Editor The free Student Flu Clinic has opened at Madison College. The first clinic opened at Truax health building on Sept. 29, and to this date there have been four total opportunities for students to get a flu shot at Truax, Portage, Reedsburg, and Fort Atkinson campuses. There will still be four more opportunities for students to get their free flu shot, so those who are interested should plan ahead and be sure to take a good look at the schedule to find times and locations that work best for them. If one plans to visit the Truax clinic, located in the GHC clinic within the Health Education and Information Technology Building, you must sign up for an appointment beforehand. “This year we really knew that we have to be very safe, and one of the requirements would be to schedule an appointment… We
didn’t want students walking in without a scheduled appointment and doing the Covid screening,” said Denise Holin, Student Health Educator and an organizer of these flu clinics. In an effort to keep students and workers as safe as possible, students will only be allowed to enter through designated points after completing a COVID-19 screening survey, along with a signed immunization consent form. Signs will be posted as guides and people will be kept six feet apart from each other while moving through the clinic. If anyone has COVID-19 symptoms or have recently tested positive, they are advised not to come to campus. “For the protection of those receiving a vaccination, as well as the safety of those working in the clinic, any one who will be giving the flu shot will be wearing full PPE, including a face » SEE CLINIC PAGE 5
Flu Clinic Schedule Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Truax Health Building (Appointment Required) Sign up for your appointment. Thursday, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Truax Health Building (Appointment Required) Sign up for your appointment. Monday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-noon, Goodman South Campus (Walk-In) Monday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m.3 p.m., Commercial Avenue Campus (Walk-In)
a tradition for so many years. Although it has gone through modifications over time, the essence of it remains. The purpose is to let the faculty and staff know that they are valued by their students and peers. Amid every semester, full time, part time and regional faculty members who have worked more than five years for the college can be chosen. However, nominations go to the teachers that have made an absolute impact on the live and success of a member. “I know sometimes there are teachers and staff who may not feel recognized by students. At least not as much as the students would like them to feel, so it’s nice to let them know how grateful we are and how much they have helped us,” expressed Claire Krause, PTK member, Vice President of fellowship, and student leader responsible for the organization of the Golden Apple Awards. There can only be one nominee per student and, as the reward, they receive a golden apple pin, a certificate, and » SEE HONORS PAGE 5
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World Food Day is celebrated in October each year by the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, and this is the 75th anniversary of the event. For this World Food Day, the FAO thinks it is more important than ever, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, to think about our food choices and make individual decisions to improve food security for all. Some things the FAO suggests include: • Choose healthy and diverse diets which in turn improve our soils and biodiversity. • Choose local and seasonal foods. • Attend classes or workshops on choosing or growing healthy food. • Grow food at home. • Support food development initiatives such as school or community food programs, etc. • Support food-related businesses that focus on local and healthy options. • Be a food hero by volunteering in food banks or food delivery services or spread-
ing the word about growing healthy, sustainable, and diverse food. In addition to being great ideas to support the common good, that list can also serve as potential ideas for research paper topics. You can find information, strategies, and opportunities for those FAO suggestions in the Madison College Library’s Food Issues Research Guide https://libguides.madisoncollege.edu/foodissues. The Food Issues guide offers relevant resources on a variety of food topics at the local, national, and international levels. Some Madison College resources included in the Food Issues guide include the Cupboard Student Food Pantry and the Wolves Share Program, initiatives
established by the Madison College Student Senate to deal with student food insecurity issues. Madison links in the guide include food pantries, farmer’s markets, food cooperatives, and food initiative programs. The Madison Food Policy Council site offers a wide variety of information about local food initiatives. Of note in the Wisconsin links is the University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Food Security Project offering data and information on the state’s food security infrastructure. The Feeding Wisconsin site offer not only a cornucopia of data about Wisconsin food issues, but also lists multiple ways to volunteer or otherwise get involved. Among the many national
and international web sites listed in the guide is the Food Research and Action Center, which offers a terrific recent report on the food struggles of diverse communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic https://frac.org/ wp-content/uploads/NotEnough-to-Eat_Hunger-andCOVID.pdf. The Articles tab of the Food Issues guide offers several databases that provide access to thousands of articles about current food issues along with strategies for making things better. In addition to the library’s stalwart databases EbscoHOST and CQ Researcher, check out the USDA’s online food issues magazine called Amber Waves. Whether you’re using the Food Issues guide for your own edification or to support a research paper topic, as we enter the season of holidays and all the good food associated with it, it’s worth the time to think a little bit about where our food comes from, how secure it is, and who has access to it.
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Badger Talks Live alleviates the stress of a pandemic EIMY GONZALEZ Staff Writer Seven months have passed since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Since then, Badger Talks has evolved to support the Wisconsin population by alleviating this stressful time through a brand-new online series called “Badger Talks Live.” As it is well known, Badger Talks has brought innumerable events of great relevance to Wisconsin. It is one of several outreach programs that occur under UW connects as a way to inform the state of relevant topics and the latest discoveries. This programming has an average of 400 speakers available from the UW faculty and staff and presents about 200 events per year. Unfortunately, the number of in-person event has suffered due to the pandemic. The uncertainty motivated the Badger Talks staff to move their resources into a live stream series. At the time, determining an approach for the show was a challenge. The country was confronting a variety of issues and even though there were talks ready to dissect these happenings, the series assumed a different twist.
The staff behind Badger Talks Live decided to offer a more entertaining variety of topics. The purpose was to help the community cope with the challenges they are facing. “We thought it would be nice to position it as a series that is more entertaining and enjoyable for people to just have a break from current happenings,” said Fran Puleo, Assistant Director of the outreach program. Initially, when the program commenced back in April, the attendance to the talks were low. Nevertheless, as more people became aware of this initiative, the excitement grew, and the record escalated to over 5,000 views. So far, these numbers have not wavered, though they may vary from live attendance to viewing the session afterwards. Badger Talks Live has gone beyond offering fun topics or helpful resources. The amount of interaction within the program creates an escape for the viewers. Since every subject is addressed live, it becomes an open space to ask any question and make comments. The speaker is able to make direct contact, raising questions between the viewers and encouraging to share their thoughts.
Live classes are also offered. Under the Badger Talks Live page the links for past lessons such as ballroom dancing or painting can be found, as well as the calendar for upcoming events. According to Puleo, even if it’s not gathering in the same room, this sort of interaction creates a group experience as it involves the thrill of assembling the materials to learn something new and share with others. The population is eager to see the last days of the pandemic fade and return to their everyday lives. But what will happen to Badger Talks Live? it seems that as long as viewers keep consistent and enjoying the information, the series will keep progressing. Badger Talks Live still has a long way ahead and a box full of surprises for Wisconsin to discover after the pandemic. Badger Talks Live has weekly shows that can be streamed through the Facebook page of UW Connects. If you miss one of your favorite topics you can find it under the YouTube or the official page of Badger Talks to watch any time. For more information regarding UW connects programming and Badger Talks Live, you can visit: https://uwconnects.wisc.edu/
College’s first series of TEDx Talks covers topics that matter EIMY GONZALEZ Staff Writer On Thursday Oct. 8, Madison College presented, for the first time, a series of TEDX talks. Fostering inspiration and illumination to the public. The event was hosted virtually through teams from 5 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. including a virtual reception and a meet and greet at the conclusion of the meeting. The event featured talks relevant to the reality in which we live in today. Raising and tackling ongoing concerns as well as providing thoughtful solutions. The speakers involved were selected and asked to share their unique experiences with the intention to be an example on what motivation, hardship, and success looks like altogether. These included: Shana LaFore, an advocate for authenticity and human connections. Amie Heeler, a yoga & meditation teacher, and photographer. Isaac Showaski, owner of Octopi Brewery. Julie Ann Wood, Chief cultivator, entrepreneur. Jorel Dray Instructor of Graphic Design and Creative Director at Leeve Labs. All of them, experts in their practice— full of purpose, and authenticity. The themes of the talks varied. There was resilience, connection, perseverance, innovation, and gratefulness. Although the experiences and subjects differed, each speaker shared
the passion of bringing something positive into the College community. The preparations of the TEDX began over a year ago. At the time, the event was planned for a grand opening at the Good man campus. The rehearsals, at first, were in person, however, as COVID-19 came into the pictures the event had to go through drastic changes. The meetings became virtual as the event that followed. The activities which were so natural have undergone modifications to still take part of our daily happenings, such as this one. While these bring the pleasure of some normalcy, there is always something additional to work on. As it was, in this case, the preparation to talk to an empty room. “It was definitely strange. I had a practice run on Monday to see what it would be like to do this in front of no one. Then, on the actual day, I had been talking to my wife, my mom, coworkers, friends, and some students. Everyone knew that this was happening so to me it was like they were all there with me. I didn’t feel alone,” comments Dray. Likewise, the talks evolved to fit the needs and hardships that surged this year. From the beginning of the pandemic to current date, the speakers modified and rehearsed to provide support and resources to help the public navigate through these hard times. According to Dray, it felt really good to share his message. His talk was
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Madison College’s social media promoted the various TEDx Talks offered virtually by a variety of area speakers including Graphic Design instructor Jorel Dray. centered on gratitude and the personal growth that comes with it. He mentions that it’s important, more than ever, to talk about these topics. Such as working with your heart and doing things that you care about most, like supporting others, being kind and demonstrating gratitude. Madison College is constantly work-
ing on bringing additional resources to complement the college experience of each student. Organizing talks, events, and activities to guarantee the success of every individual. To take advantage of these make sure to follow the WolfPack Connect app for future events as well as any announcements.
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Michael Harding takes a group photos of the walkers prior to the start of the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Virtual walk encouraged people to create their own 2-mile course MACKENZIE MOORE News Editor Each year, about 600 communities around the United States participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. On Sunday, Oct. 4, the event took place in Dane County. Unlike past years, the roughly two-mile walk did not occur as a group gathering on a pre-determined course. Rather, participants were encouraged to walk around their own neighborhoods. Additionally, there was a promise garden at James Madison Memorial High School. In place of flowers, the garden used color-coded pinwheels in order to indicate each walker’s
reason for participating. The white pinwheel, of which there was only one, represented the future first survivor of Alzheimer’s. Still, with the feeling of community that walkers typically have during the event missing, the ultimate goal remained in sight – to fund Alzheimer’s research, care, and support. Karen Wheelock is a volunteer coordinator at Agrace Hospice. With a background in dementia care and qualification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner, she has fundraised for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s since 2012 – the year her own mother was diagnosed with the disease. “I walk to honor my loved ones who have struggled with Alzheimer’s; my grandma had it and passed away in 2002 . . . my mom had it and passed away this year in May. I also walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and to
Movie night on campus The Programs and Activites Council hosted a drive-in movie at Madison College’s Truax Campus on Friday, Oct. 9. They showed the movie “Hocus Pocus” in the staff parking lot for attendees who were required to socially distance their vehicles during the event. Above, one vehicle is parked in the front row as the movie shows. At right, PAC decorated the area and gave away gift bags to those who attended the event. CLARION PHOTOS BY PAIGE ZEZULKA
hopefully help find a treatment, prevention, and/or cure so that others won’t have to experience it in the future,” Wheelock said. In the eight-year period since her first walk, Wheelock states that not much progress has been made in finding a cure. Instead, emphasis continues to be placed on factors such as exercise, diet, and mindfulness in order to fight off the progression of Alzheimer’s. Still, Wheelock believes that the event has improved awareness of the disease. This has led to more dementia cafes, personal and professional training opportunities, and dementia friendly communities, businesses, and organizations. While loved ones and sufferers of Alzheimer’s have to continue to look to the future for a cure, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s allows participants to make a difference within a supportive community.
The national outcry for racial justice sparked by concerns over excessive use of force by law enforcement has brought about a public re-evaluation of police training and practices. Police training curriculum differs from state to state. According to Ken Zimney, Associate Dean of Human and Protective Services and Law Enforcement Academy Director at Madison College, the state curriculum in Wisconsin teaches several components ranging from defense and arrest tactics, to firearm usage, to vehicle stops, to cultural competence. While Wisconsin’s law enforcement training curriculum covers several subjects, most trainees receive less than a year to learn the curriculum. According to Wisconsin Statute 165.85, 4(a) 1, law enforcement and tribal enforcement officer preparatory training must meet a minimum of 600 hours. The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Policy and Procedure Manual states that an updated law enforcement officer curriculum consists of 720 hours of preparatory training. At Madison College, law enforcement training lasts for a total of 18 weeks. “Every topic that a new police officer has to learn could use more time. Diversity type training—cultural competence—definitely could stand to be longer,” said Zimney. According to Zimney, diversity training in the Law Enforcement Academy at Madison College, coined cultural competence, lasts eight hours, divided into two four-hour blocks. “As far as the things we can improve on? More time. More time on, you know, racial sensitivity, racial education, the history of racism in this country. I think that would be a good thing to add to the cultural competence,” Zimney said. Zimney said that working on cultural competence would be a good first step but is not the only thing that needs to be done. He also believes that having more people of color in the law enforcement field and creating more positive interactions between the police and people of color is important. “If you’re talking about ethics, you know, I think that is one of those things that our whole society could improve a lot on. I mean, police officers are microcosm of society. Police officers come from people who live in society. I think ethics are something that has kind of started to slack overall in the community, and I think policing is not different,” said Zimney. From the perspective of a Refuse Fascism Chicago Organization member, Lou Downey, the first step towards evaluating police training and bringing forth racial justice requires public awareness. “I think the main thing I’m looking for is if there is a massive awakening around white supremacy and around the role of the police and that organization goes further, in terms of the struggle against both police abuse and terror,” said Downey. As someone who attended protests against police brutality in Kenosha and several other cities, Downey saw how this kind of massive awakening began to take place this past summer. “The point has been made that more has been accomplished in three months of protesting over the summer of 2020 than in years and years and years of trying to work through the political system itself,” said Downey. The protests that we’ve seen this past summer have raised awareness about the challenges that face this country regarding racial justice and the police. While there are several other steps that can be taken to ensure that racial justice progresses in our society, one important step is re-evaluating police training.
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“EMS, EMT, and Nursing students are helping to facilitate as part of their educational training opportunity and curriculum development at the school. That’s one of the cornerstones of why we offer the flu clinic, is for real world experience and real-world training for our students.” The CDC recommends that everyone over the age of six months get a flu vaccination every year, barring any allergy issues with the vaccine’s components or outstanding medical issues that can be found on the CDC’s flu vac-
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 this list is the latest milestone in a long journey of service. Her career in education and the start of her climb to the position of Dean, began at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “I was at the School of Social Work and I loved it. I worked with doctoral students,” Ahedo shared. Though happy with her work, she found that something was missing. Born to a family of immigrants from Mexico, she had been able to learn to speak and write English completely through her daily life and education, but was only able to learn to speak the Spanish language growing up. “I couldn’t read and write it, so I was only partially fluent, partially literate in Spanish.” “That was always something that I wanted to strive for, to become fully literate in both languages. Because, the times that we did get to see my family, my extended family, we would travel to see them. I never really felt like I belonged there because of the language piece, and the cultural piece was different.” Ahedo worked hard through high school and college to become fully able to read and write Spanish. She was happy to be involved in education and help students, but she found that she wasn’t using her Spanish frequently enough to keep the skills she had worked to gain. As time went on she felt her ability to speak, read and write Spanish fading away. “I didn’t understand how much it mattered to me until I wasn’t able to use it every day and kind of live in that experience every day.” “When the opportunity came up for the work at Madison College, what attracted me, quite frankly, was the position required Spanish literacy, Spanish fluency, because it did a lot of outreach work with the community and program development for the community. And I thought, ‘oh my gosh, fantastic!’ You know, I’ve got the education piece, I’ve got the background,
cination page. “The biggest challenge this year is really to educate our students that they really need to get the flu shot … its really not only for them, its for the others around them,” said Holin. If students can help reduce flu cases, they will stay in better health and ideally the result will be less flu cases that will need to be treated by our country’s healthcare system, leaving more space and resources available to fight COVID and care for others in need.
I’ve worked in higher ed and now I can use this other piece of something that was really important to who I was… It was this drawing to this ability to use my language and connect to my community.” Ahedo recalled going for the position at Madison College with some excitement. “So, I applied, and they hired me! I beat out the competition, they hired me and it ended up being one of the best things that I ever did.” “Having that language piece and that connection to the community be an anchor for me, it was just really important. It was a turning point for me. My ability to bring my whole self to the college has really helped create this as a space, where I feel like it is, you know, a home for me. And Madison, by extension.” “When I first started in the College it was downtown, it was a long time ago and I started in what’s called our Enrollment and Information Center office which was the equivalent to our Enrollment Center. What I loved about it is that it really gave me an opportunity to learn about the college.” The job that Ahedo was hired for was at the Downtown Campus, working in their Enrollment and Information Center office. The current day equivalent of this role in Madison College is now simply called the Enrollment Center. Ahedo didn’t work in Enrollment and Information long, before moving on to more positions at Madison College, but she considered it a formative first step in her career there. “We have all of these advisory councils that meet with employers to drive curriculum. We have got phenomenal students doing fantastic things… I was just in awe. And that position just really allowed me to learn, just broadly, what the college offers, so I’m really grateful for that. I think in many ways it’s made me a better leader, being able to build those relationships and understand how the College works and knowing where to turn to for resources.” “You know, in your job and in your work, knowing where you can go for help or to help get something done, it
can also entered into the ballot for the Distinguished Teacher Award. Winners are chosen during the spring semester; only three are selected. “The Golden Apple Awards are a way of spreading out the recognition and not just waiting until the end of the year. This way the students can thank their faculty members sooner and it really makes a difference,” comments Renee Alfano, Director of Student Life. The ceremony, like many others, will take a different format. Last semester, as the campus remained closed due to the pressure from the pandemic, it was clear that through such hard times the effort of the faculty could not go unnoticed. The Golden Apple Awards were hosted through an online live meeting. A PowerPoint was shared with the photos of the faculty members along with the kind words from the students. The participation numbers were high; it was the semester with one of the largest nominations ever received. Once more, the event will be 100 percent remote. Nevertheless, Student Life and the PTK society are working arduously on innovating the celebration now that there is more time to plan ahead for a virtual event. “We are hoping to make it a little flashier this time. We have a couple extra tools that we can use and make it look more professional,” said Alfano. According to Krause, the event will be premiered live on YouTube. It will present testimonies of last year’s distinguished teachers in which they will express what it meant to them being selected for this award and, of course, the reading of the student’s nominations. “It will be a really nice video. very cinematic, I think,” mentioned Krause. An online ceremony certainly has a different feel from an in-person celebration. However, the committee works very hard to ensure that the satisfaction of being appreciated does not falter. The festivity will take place Nov. 5, 2020 at 12pm. The link will become available through Wolfpack Connect and the event can already be accessed to add to your calendar. Don’t miss the opportunity to express your gratitude.
really allows you to shine and do your work so much better.” Ahedo continued to shine at Madison College, rising to positions such as Program Coordinator, and Dean of the Metro Campuses. “I had been responsible for several of our metro campuses. What we call metro campuses, everything that is not Truax. So, I had our Downtown Campus, I had our South Campus at that time, when we had what I call an access point… and then I was also responsible for our West Campus.” As Goodman South was being planned and brought to life, other Madison College Campuses were going through transitions. The West Campus has become more focused on professional development and becoming involved in the business community, while the South and Downtown Campuses have now closed. The services that these campuses offered in the past have now shifted to be focused into one place, the new Goodman South location. With her previous experience as Dean of the Metro Campuses, she was an ideal choice to take a lead position as Dean of the new . Ahedo was confident in saying: “The thing I’m most proud of, of course, is the fact that we were able to open up a Goodman South Campus. There were so many people that were involved in making this a reality from the top down.” “I’m responsible for a group of people and the work that they do to drive our mission, to serve students and in the community. I think that that’s where that is really reflected, in what your values are and what the mission of the College is. That combination, to provide a foundation, then for others to do their best, and to be committed, and to have a voice. It just, it matters. It matters.” Ahedo understands, firsthand, that there are students at the College and people in the Madison community who may feel the same sense of floating that she has before. Whether they find themselves separated from family, are in a new unfamiliar place, or maybe are seeking a sense of direction and belonging. “I think we’ve got the opportunity to
be a real game changer, to really change the trajectory of people’s lives in coming and benefitting from what we offer… If those who have less are doing better, then that just impacts everyone else up the chain.” The South Campus is about more than just those opportunities to Ahedo, it is meant to be a place where those in the community can feel welcome and accepted. Ahedo and the others who planned out Goodman South Campus made a point to include artwork and pieces acknowledging underrepresented groups in the area. “When you walk in this building you will see that artwork, you will see groups that have come together from each of the four historically underrepresented groups. So, you’ve got the African American Community, the Hmong community, the Native American community, this was their land we have a land acknowledgement plaque that states that, and then the Latino, the Hispanic community. So seeing that, seeing yourself reflected in that space I think goes a long way to helping you find that sense of belonging. That just really matters. It matters to being successful in college, and then getting you set to launch into the working world.” Recalling the guidance and support that she received from Maria Bañuelos, the woman who first hired her at the college and provided her with the tools to succeed, Ahedo reflected on her accomplishments. “When I think about this award and this being named and recognized as the 39 most influential Latinos in Wisconsin, I kind of chuckled because I never really considered myself that, but I also realized, I realized that if I am that, it is because of the mentorship and the guidance and the confidence that not just she had in me, but that all of my other leaders have along the way.” “You just take a step back and look at the bigger picture and gosh, you know, you’ve got this small piece, but that small piece really matters because it’s this ripple effect. What you do here, that’s going to spread out.”
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HANNAH DOTZLER ithin the past few weeks, we have seen two of the most important events of the presidential election, with the first presidential debate of 2020 on Sept. 29 and the vice-presidential debate on Oct. 7. These debates, although centered around similar topics, could not have been more different. The presidential debate, to put it lightly, was a disaster. Sources such as CNN and The Washington Post even called it “chaotic.” In fact, CNN’s Chief Washington Correspondent Jake Tapper described it as “a hot mess, inside a dumpster fire, inside a train wreck,” and said that it was the worst debate that he had ever seen. The debate was so horrendous for several reasons, with one of the biggest being President Donald Trump’s failure to follow the rules, which he had agreed to prior to the event. These rules included not interrupting the other candidate and only talking in your allotted amount of time. However, the whole debate was basically just Trump interrupting and trying to talk over former Vice President Joe Biden. It was so bad that viewers could not even make out much of what the candidates were trying to say, which completely defeats the whole purpose of having a debate in the first place. The moderator of the debate had to interrupt and raise his voice several times to get Trump to stop speaking, saying things such as, “Gentlemen, you realize that you’re both speaking at the same time?” It was obvious that Biden was getting fed up with Trump’s rudeness throughout the entire debate, and even told him to “shut up” multiple times. Another reason the first presidential debate went so badly was due to Trump’s indecency and lack of empathy. One of the worst parts of the event was when Trump failed to condemn white supremacy. When the moderator asked Trump if he would condemn white supremacist groups such as the “Proud Boys,” Trump’s response to them was to “stand back and stand by.” And, after making this declaration, he quickly tried to move off the topic of race. One of the worst things Trump could have done during this debate was show lack of empathy for the black community amid this time of suffering. But he did it anyway. And that was not the only disgraceful thing Trump did at the debate. While Biden was tributing his son Beau, who served in the army, Trump was
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live a pretty ordinary college student life. I have never been a billionaire; I have never had my own tv show; I have never run a business, and I have never been the president. Because of my ordinary life, I work a basic job at a movie theater, and I make a respectable amount of money for a full-time student. Earlier this year while I was doing my taxes and celebrating about my tax returns as many do, I noticed that I had paid over $1,000 in income taxes. While that number initially irked me, I did some research and recognized that my tax contributions helped fund major healthcare and safety net programs. I was then satisfied with my understanding of income taxes, until a few days ago. JOSHUA ROBERTS/GETTY IMAGES/TNS Finally, after years of back and forth bickering, the president’s tax returns became public knowl- An investigation by the New York Times published edge. According to CNN, our president Donald on Sept. 27, reported that President Trump paid just Trump in 2016 and 2017, paid about $750 in taxes. $750 in taxes the year he won the presidency. This information immediately sends a shock to the spine of anyone who knows the occupations Trump has held and anyone who understands how tax rates for certain businesses or certain income sources becoming exempt from being taxed, but U.S. federal income taxes work. none of those excuses would cut it. None of them In the U.S., we collect federal income taxes would be able to explain how such an egregious with a Progressive tax rate, where people who violation of the trust of the general American popmake less pay less, and people who make more ulous was executed and left unrevealed until now. pay more. We accomplish this by putting people What is the point of calling our tax system a into tax brackets based on yearly income and then progressive one, when there are exceptions that taking a percent of their income based on which effectively reverse that description? Paying your bracket they happen to fall into. due share of income taxes is a symbol of responsiFor Trump, a known billionaire, to have somebility and reverence of civic duty. how paid less in taxes than me, a humble college Given his handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic student, the world must have been flipped on its and many other issues, it is not at all surprising head. that Trump isn't pulling his own weight in this There may be some possible explanations for department. this, like a change in tax laws that lowered income
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 quick to cut him off and bring up Biden’s other son Hunter, who struggled with drug addiction. It was rude, disrespectful, and just downright uncalled-for to drag Biden’s son into the debate in that manner. The topic they were discussing had nothing to do with Biden’s other son, and frankly, Trump’s comments just helped support that he does not care about veterans, and he is just not a decent person - not the type of person who should be the leader of our country. The last thing Trump did that was just plain unacceptable was give false information on mail-in voting to the American people. He called it “dangerous” and basically tried to say that people should not participate in it. However, one of Biden’s strongest moments was at the end of the debate, where he said just the opposite. He encouraged people to vote, in whichever way works best for them. There is no way someone undecided who was watching the debate got any solid ideas on who to vote for. I guess the most you could take away from it is that one of the candidates won't denouce racism and is disrespectful, and the other one isn’t. Take your pick. The vice-presidential debate, on the other hand, was much more of an average debate - much more civilized – than the presidential debate. Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris were more respectful of one another and were more effective at getting their messages across than Trump and Biden were. Although, their debate, too, had its problems. First off, Pence said quite a bit of hypocritical things throughout the debate – things he really had no position to say in the first place. For example, Pence at one point told Harris to “stop playing politics with people’s lives.” Um, have you seen the way the Trump administration has handled COVID-19? Over 200,000 Americans have died from the virus, far more than in any other country. And Pence himself is the head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. If anyone is “playing politics with people’s lives,” it’s him. Another disappointing part of the debate was the number of questions that the candidates refused to answer. Although both Harris and Pence were guilty of this, Pence refused to answer many more questions than Harris did. In fact, he even often used time for a new question to continue discussing a previous one, which was just annoying. On a more positive note, however, Harris did an amazing job and made history at the debate, as she is the first woman of color to be the vice presential running mate on a major party ticket. It is much harder and more criticized to be involved in things such as the vice-presidential debate when you are a woman of color, due to the racism and sexism that still very much exist in this country. If you’re stern or confident, people may label you as “bossy,” but if you’re shy or friendly, people may say you are “too emotional” – especially when the person you’re debating is a white man. However, Harris handled the debate like a champ and proved herself to be more than qualified to be vice president. Even when Pence interrupted her, she would firmly say things such as “Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking.” In fact, between all four politicians in both debates, Harris was the clear winner. She got her points across the most confidently and effectively, was respectful and did not interrupt anyone, called people out when they were not giving her the same respect that she gave them, and told the most factual information. These sound like great qualities for a leader of our country. Maybe it’s time we elect a female president for a change… No matter what you thought of the two debates or who you viewed as the winner, one thing is clear – everyone must vote for what they believe in! To quote Biden’s closing statement at the end of the presidential debate, “Show up and vote. You will determine the outcome of this election. Vote, vote, vote.”
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Size comparison of a softball next to a baseball.
Which is tougher, baseball or softball? ANICA GRANEY Editor-in-Chief The age-old question that has turned athlete against athlete, brother against sister: which sport is more difficult, baseball or softball? Baseball players and softball players have been battling against each other since the formation of each sport, each trying to prove that their sport is more difficult to compete in than the other. As a softball player with 10 years of experience under my belt, I can attest to the many arguments I’ve had with baseball players who claim baseball is a harder sport. Here are some facts for both sports: Baseball is played on a 400 ft. diamond from home plate to center field; bases are 90 ft. apart, and the pitcher’s mound is 60 ft. from home plate at an elevated level. Baseballs are white, nine inches in circumference, and pitched overhand at over 100 mph at the major league level. Softball is played on a 200 ft. diamond from home plate to center field; bases are 60 ft. apart, and the pitcher’s mound is 43 ft. from home plate. Softballs are yellow, 12 inches in circumference, and pitched underhand
at over 65 mph at the professional level. At first glance it looks like baseball would be more difficult than softball, right? Wrong. Softball and baseball are very similar in appearance, but their differences are what makes them more challenging than the other. One of the most difficult skills to learn out of all sports is hitting a baseball. The speeds reached at the major league level are almost impossible to hit off of. Softballs aren’t thrown as fast, but the pitching distance is shorter than in baseball. That being said, I do concede that by pure pitching speed and reaction time alone, hitting a baseball is a bit more difficult than a softball. That’s where softball adds in the rise ball. Speed is all good and fine for a while until a good hitter gets up to bat and times a pitch up just right. Both sports add movement to their pitches to throw batters off even more. There are variations of drop balls, curve balls, screw balls, and changeups in both softball and baseball, but softball has something that baseball traditionally does not: the rise ball, a
devastating pitch when used in combination with other pitches. Based on hitting moving pitches alone, I’d say that softball has baseball beat in that category. Now for homeruns. Baseball is played on a much larger field than softball and needs almost double the length of a softball field to hit a homerun. However, baseballs are much lighter and travel much farther once hit due to the high speed of the pitch. Softballs are much heavier and denser, but only have to travel 200 ft. to get out of the park. With that analyzed, I’d say that both sports are equal in difficulty of hitting a homerun. The execution of each game is quite different as well. Softball plays what is known as a short game. Almost every softball team implements bunting or slapping during a game, which is something baseball does not normally do. In fact, slapping is something that is completely unique to softball, making it more complex than baseball. Ultimately, the battle of which is more difficult is objective and there’s no clear answer. But at least there’s one thing that both baseball and softball players can agree on: soccer sucks.
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In person performance by Madison College music ensembles like the one pictured above can’t currently happen because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so the college’s music department is developing other ways for students to stay engaged in the activities they enjoy.
Continuing to make music Performers, directors adjusting to changes imposed by COVID-19 ANICA GRANEY Editor-in-Chief Co-Music Director Jamie Kember usually teaches a three-credit course every year at Madison College along with directing jazz ensembles and teaching at LaFollette High School. “This is the first semester in 12 years that I haven’t been teaching that course and that’s just a COVID casualty, I suppose,” said Kember. The music department at Madison College has been doing its best while handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Kember remembers back to just a year ago when life was so much different. “It was a very exciting time for music and all of the performing arts at Madison College. Our ensembles were larger than they’ve ever been, and we had also just moved into our new practice space at Truax,” he said. At this time last year, Madison College had just sold the downtown campus’s music space and renovated the Truax studios by combining both studios into one large ensemble practice space. “We were
just getting settled into that a year ago. Ensemble participation was really, really strong and things were looking great as we were moving into 2020.” The big band ensemble was also getting ready to spend two weeks in Germany during the summer of 2020. The big band ensemble had done a similar tour in 2017 and was invited back to help their sister city, Freiburg, Germany, celebrate their 900th anniversary of being a city. “That type of timeline we don’t really know here in the United States, but in Europe that’s where they’re hanging,” chuckled Kember. Unfortunately, once the pandemic hit in March of this year, the trip to Germany was cancelled along with all other performances for all musical ensembles. On the brighter side, all the ensembles that include both degree credit and continuing education students are running this year, albeit all virtual. These ensembles include orchestra, the municipal band, choral collective, and big band jazz ensemble and combo as a collective. The ensembles that aren’t existing right now are the concert choir and the world drumming ensemble which would have been open to only degree credit students. The ensembles that are a reality this semester are happening over various video conferencing sites depending on the conductor. “Each of the
conductors are taking a slightly different path but I will say that we are all unified in the front of giving everyone an excuse to make music in their week. I think that that is extremely important in these times as just a way to put aside all of the daily strife,” said Kember. The music department has been persevering this semester with the focus of using music as a reflective process and a way to escape from life’s difficulties. “We definitely feel like we’re doing our job in helping people continue on their paths as musicians and helping everybody create something beautiful while they’re at home dealing with all that comes along with this pandemic,” said Kember. “A lot of people are going through lots of different kinds of struggles whether it be taking care of a sick family member or going through having COVID themselves. I think there’s definitely a good place for music in people’s lives right now, maybe more so than ever.” The ensembles have been trying their best with the online format, but it doesn’t compare to being in person. “Most of us [conductors] have been tackling key concepts each week and then getting together with everybody in a synchronous time to » SEE MUSIC PAGE 11
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ still fun GRANT NELSON
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Color caricature of actress Sarah Michelle Gellar from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Staff Writer A TV show that I would highly recommend this October is the cult classic “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” The show is a goth, 90s teen drama that draws from a lot of occult. This show takes place in a college right on top of a literal gateway to hell. The town is filled with demons and vampires, and the show revolves around the ''Scooby" gang, led by Buffy the Slayer. The show is a mix of teenage drama, angst, and slaying the demonic and other things of the night. “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is a cult classic filled with great characters that grow up throughout the show. In the face of all the in-your-face politics and a dying
TV-scape that has lost its creative soul, I highly recommend Buffy. I fell in love with this show for its sympathy, sweet moments, and deep story. The show has a great cast and is very gothic with its world building and narrative. The show is not a jump scare and doesn’t rely on sex, drunken antics, jump scares, and extreme violence to tell the story. The show is far from being prudish, but in the wake of everything in your face with a platform these days, it is very refreshing. The show featured one of the first times in TV history where an LGBT character was in the main cast. “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is very relatable for many young viewers. If you are feeling nostalgic for
some old horror adventure or you’re younger and looking for a fun 90s show to watch this Halloween while the world is ending, look no further.
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ANICA GRANEY Editor-in-Chief Crack open your favorite controversial literary masterpiece: it’s Banned Books Week. This annual awareness campaign happened the week of Sep. 27 – Oct. 3 and was celebrated by Madison College’s Yahara Journal with a banned books forum. The forum had teachers read from books that were banned for their subject matter regarding social and racial inequities. Hailey Griffin, editor of the Yahara Journal, created this forum to assist in the Yahara Journal’s equity initiative. “The forum’s goal is to spread awareness about how banned books affected others and how they relate to identity,” said Griffin. “Also, to get students involved with banned books and get them to know what they’re all about.” The forum began with Matt Guenette reading “Howl,” then Mike Lussenden reading “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” Timothy Twohill with “Lord of the Flies,” Anna Purnell reading “The Well of Loneliness,” Vigil Miller reading “Heather has Two Mommies,” and John Galligan with “Strange Fruit.” Each instructor read an excerpt from their chosen novels which were then compiled into a thirty-minute YouTube video available on the Yahara Journal’s Facebook page. Check it out at https://youtu.be/-zCbNqAn8OA.
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Fall is a time to enjoy nature’s bounty, including freshly-picked apples. Gama’s Apple Spice Cake, a receipe from Women’s Day Kitchen, is one seasonal recipe that everyone can enjoy.
Seasonal treats make autumn a special time EIMY GONZALEZ Staff Writer Autumn is upon us! The trees are turning auburn, and as a chill begins to set in, a cozy day becomes very tempting. And by cozy, I mean warm, comfortable, and definitely with a special treat to munch on. Every year the season arrives with an overpowering craving for its flavors. Apples, pumpkin spice, and ginger, just to name a few. Right away, restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores stock up to meet the demand, as the population cannot get enough of these flavors. I must admit, this is absolutely my favorite season. It is no secret that pumpkin pies are fairly responsible for it. On this occasion, unfortunately, I will not deliver a delicious pumpkin pie recipe. Instead, I have an easy, mouth-watering cake from Woman’s Day Kitchen that can be ready in no time. It’s the perfect dessert to accompany you while submerging yourself into a book, a movie, or the piles of homework you may have for the week. This apple spice cake is soft,
sweet, and flavorful—a mouthful of a breezy, fall day. Although the recipe is stupendous, I had to make some modifications. I am crazy about ginger! So, if you feel as I do, I recommend breaking the rules a little and sprinkling some ground ginger into your dry ingredients. In my opinion, it worked wonderfully! Also, adding a little lemon juice after serving is highly recommended. That is the beauty of baking; you can be creative and have fun! Without further preamble, here is the recipe for the apple spice cake!
Ingredients:
• 3 Granny Smith Apples • 2 cups Macintosh Apples • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 3 cups all-purpose flour •1-1/2 tsp. baking soda • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon • 4 large eggs • 2 cups granulated sugar • 1 cup vegetable oil • 1/2 cup orange juice • 2-1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract • confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides. In a large bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, oil, orange juice, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and whisk together just until combined. Add half the apples and mix to combine. Spread into the prepared pan. Arrange the remaining apples on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan. Then, using the overhangs, transfer cake to a wire rack to cool completely; dust with confectioners’ sugar. Find the original recipe online at https://www.womansday.com/ food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/ a12084/gamas-apple-spice-cakerecipe-wdy0912/.
‘Elder Scrolls Oblivion’ is a fantasy classic GRANT NELSON Staff Writer A game that is a great playthrough that I think many may find refreshing is Elder Scrolls “Oblivion.” A high fantasy classic filled with dungeons, demon slaying, quests, and lore, this game is something I have spent many hours going through repeatedly. “Oblivion” takes Tolkien’s massive scope and the mechanics of Dungeons and Dragons to create a fantasy adventure. The game takes place in the world of Tamriel, in the midst of a demonic invasion, and the player struggles to keep The Empire intact. The world feels just as alive as lord of the rings and provides so many choices regarding what one can do, from running around killing tavern folk to classic dungeon crawling. This game may be old, but with all the failed games that have flooded the market in the past few years, this game stands the test of time. It is filled with so much content, unlike many lack luster games nowadays. “Oblivion” has so much soul. The graphics are very outdated, but overall, I found myself replaying this game more than I have with any of the new first-person adventure games that exist right now. The game is like Dungeons and Dragons in the sense that you can create your narrative and you can forge your own story in ways that many games don’t provide. So, if you are bored while waiting for the next “Halo” or get tired of button mashing to “Super Smash Bros,” go pick up a copy of “Oblivion” and get lost in your own head.
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Madison Area Music Awards go virtual MACKENZIE MOORE News Editor Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many have become accustomed to award shows taking place without in-person audiences. The Madison Area Music Awards (MAMAs), an annual night of celebration and reflection for the music scene since 2003, took the same route with its virtual award show on Oct. 4. Typically, the MAMAs take place at the Overture Center in June. After the theater’s April announcement that it would cancel all shows in the early summer, the award show was officially moved to a virtual format. As a result, the event’s organizers had to come up with a new way to make the show work. “Instead of writing the script with
a formal stage ceremony in mind, we approached presenters to do self-made videos and gave them more independence in writing their own scripts when announcing themselves as the award sponsors. Also, instead of trying to get a bunch of people all in the same place at the same time for the show, we had to give them instructions on how to create videos. Some of the bands received funding and organizational assistance
from the MAMA [Madison Area Music Association] to create their videos,” says longtime Executive Producer, Beth Kille. Kille goes on to explain that the hurdles did not stop coming once the Madison Area Music Awards began. “We had a ton of technical issues during the stream that are still being investigated. I coordinated the collection of the videos and other assets (e.g. images, mp3s etc.) from the sponsors/ presenters, but Hinckley Productions put it all together for the show and Audio for the Arts did the Red Carpet. Hinckley ran into issues during the livestream of the video/audio starting and stopping and being intermittently asynchronous and/or inaudible. It was quite frustrating given all the work we put in on the front end, but this is a
year of learning for us all.” Still, according to Kille, organizing the MAMAs was not without its bright spots. “I think it was just seeing the faces and hearing the voices of the folks who helped put video assets together for the show. It’s been a long year of missing familiar faces, so it was nice to open up the files and feel a little connected with the folks I would normally get to see backstage.” In past years, audience members and nominees have been able to cheer on and hug the friends that the local scene has created. While this year’s award show had the “like” button and comment section instead, the love within the music community, as well as the adrenaline, remained the same.
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Jessie Buckley with Charlie Kaufman on the set of “I’m Thinking Of Ending Things.”
‘Ending Things’ unexpectedly interesting BOH SUH Staff Writer When I first saw the title, “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” I thought this would be some end of the world type of movie. I expected that a monster will end the world, but I was really off on that. I wish that it could be titled, “I’m Thinking of Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic,” instead. The ratings from Rotten Tomatoes compared to the Rotten Tomatoes audience rating shows a 34% difference. That’s a big difference. The 81% rating means that this is better than one of my favorite movies, “Gladiator,” which rated at 77% for some reason. My guess is that many viewers were lost like me after the movie.
When the movie ended, I was confused. My wife and I looked at each other, and we were like, “Wait, is this the end?” I learned about the movie more from researching it, and now it makes a little more sense to me. The story started with a young woman (she was called several different names) and her boyfriend, Jake, driving to Jake’s parent’s place. You will hear her saying, “I am thinking of ending things.” I was thinking she was going to turn into an evil spirit and kill Jake, but don’t worry! That did not happen. Throughout the movie, I felt very awkward about the relationships in the movie. The conversation, body language, and everything just made me feel awkward. I felt awkward for all the characters in the movie.
I think that may be the movie director’s goal. If you ask me the genre of the movie, I may say awkward genre, which I just made it up. The Rotten Tomatoes website listed the movie as Horror, Mystery, and Thriller. I can see mystery, but I wasn’t sure about horror. It is definitely not a type of movie that will make you jump from a loud noise in the movie. Overall, it is an interesting movie. It is snowing in the movie, so I would recommend having some hot chocolate with marshmallows. Watch the movie when it is snowing outside to really feel the movie (and be confused in the end…).
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Rotten Tomatoes rating: 81%, audience rating 47%. IMDb Rating: 6.7/10.
‘In the Dark’ combines comedy, crime, romance BOH SUH Staff Writer There have been two seasons of “In the Dark” so far, and the end scene of season two made me think that there will be season three. I would say the genre of the show is comedy and crime. I will even throw romance in there because there are several love stories in the show, but comedy and crime are the main focuses. I always find it interesting when movies or TV shows set up challenges in the beginning. In the movie “Disturbia,” the main character is not allowed to leave his house. In the movie “Train to Busan,” the main characters are stuck in a train. The viewers know that those obstacles will limit the main charac-
ters in some way, but we hope that the characters find a way to survive. Similar to two movies, “In the Dark” sets up its main character Murphy as a blind woman. The story started as Murphy tried to find the murderer of her best friend, Tyson. The viewers know that she will face challenges from not being able to see, and we all want to know how she is going to solve this murder case. Other main characters around Murphy, friends Jess and Felix, are involved with Murphy’s attempt to find the killer. Murphy’s character is interesting in a way. She is not the typical humble and smart character that you’d see in many crime movies. She is selfish and often treats her friends like dirt. Sometimes, I feel really bad for people
around Murphy because she doesn’t treat them right. I know she cares about her friends, which is the main reason why she wanted to find her friend’s killer. However, viewers may feel bad for her friends Jess and Felix (and others that I won’t name because that is too much of a spoiler!). Overall, “In the Dark” has an interesting storyline, and I will probably watch season three if it comes out. I read somewhere that this show can be a more comedic version of another TV series, “Ozark.” I haven’t watched “Ozark” yet, so I will definitely try it out sometime and see the differences!
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Rotten Tomatoes rating 73%, audience rating: 75%. IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 .
discuss those and talk about them more in depth. Some of us are bringing in guest speakers, and there’s always some time set aside to play together.” Of course, playing together over video conference offers unique challenges. The ensembles can’t play all together at once as the sounds would be all jumbled together at different volumes and qualities. “If we had everyone off mute and playing at the same time, it would sound like complete garbage,” explained Kember. Instead, Kember plays the music through his speaker and students follow along with their own instrument while on mute. YouTube has been a helpful aspect for the ensembles this semester. “We can now adjust tempo on YouTube without it changing the pitch so we can practice a piece of music slower and work it up to performance tempo,” said Kember. The orchestra, choir, and jazz ensembles have been working towards recording separate instruments and compiling them all together into a complete piece of music. This project comes with some challenges, one of them being getting musicians used to playing to a metronome. “All of the parts need to be recorded at the exact same tempo so when you put them on top of each other they all line up.” This task will no doubt be challenging. “We’ve got 38 people participating in our jazz ensemble and getting 38 people to practice their part regularly with metronome just so that when we do put them together that it sounds good is going to be a process.” “If we are successful, it’s going to be a real motivator, it’s going to be super fun for these students to have, and it’s going to be great for Madison College to be able to showcase these ensembles that we have,” said Kember. These ensembles not only allow Madison College students a chance to practice and play their instruments, but they also allow students the chance to play with some older, more experienced musicians. For students wanting to get involved in any of the musical offerings available through Madison College, Kember says it’s not too late to join. “Right now, there’s more flexibility than ever and I don’t think any of the conductors would think for a second to not immediately get that student involved.” Kember would also point students to Madison College’s performing arts website, https://madisoncollege.edu/performing-arts#fndtn-panel2, for more information. “This is new for everybody, and I keep reminding the other conductors and students that we’re living history. We’re charting new paths,” said Kember. “I think we’re all learning new tools and I think that even when we’re all back, face to face, some of this is going to carry over into our teaching and learning after the pandemic. And those of us living through it, we’re going to be telling this story for the rest of our lives.”
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LeBron James led the L.A. Lakers to their record 17th NBA title with a teamhigh 28 points and 10 assists in a 106-93 victory over the Miami Heat in the decisive Game 6 of the NBA Finals. James averaged more than 27 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists throughout the playoffs. The championship was the Lakers’ 17th, which ties the Celtics for the most in NBA franchise history. It was the first title for
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Green Bay tight end Robert Tonyan stepped up in the absence of his team’s top two receivers to lead the Packers to a 30-16 win against the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 5. Tonyan scored a career-high three touchdowns on six receptions for 98 yards. The third-year from Indiana State has 13 catches this season for 173 yards and has scored five touchdowns. Tonyan’s performance against the Falcons was especially crucial since Green Bay was without top receivers Devante Adams and Allen Lazard, both of whom were out due to injury.
Pre-season rankings’ big impact on playoffs BOH SUH Staff Writer
exercise, go for a bike ride with your friends and family. Or, if you want to stay active and see the beautiful colors of fall all at the same time, go for a hike. There are plenty of parks all around the state that offer amazing hiking trails as well as gorgeous, autumn scenery. However, if there happen to be a few days where it is just a little too cold outside (which is a very real possibility in Wisconsin!), don’t worry; there are plenty of ways to stay active inside as well! Following workout videos, going to the gym, or trying a new exercise class are all great indoor options. People used to have to pay for work-
Some people say as long as you keep winning, you will make it to the playoffs. However, in college football winning 12 games (possibly 13 games) in a season is very challenging. Any championship contender can lose a game, so it is good to have another path to the playoffs. However, this doesn’t apply for all the college teams. While some teams may afford one loss or even two to still make it to the playoff, some teams have to be perfect and still might not make it to the playoffs. When UCF was undefeated in 2017 and 2018, they finished the season ranked 12th and eighth respectively. On the other hand, Auburn was ranked second in the nation even with two losses (10-2) in 2017. The loss against Georgia in the SEC championship game ended their season ranked seventh in the nation. Ironically, Auburn lost against UCF (13-0) in the Peach Bowl that season. Many fans of teams outside the power conferences were frustrated then, and they are probably still frustrated with the system. Even with 13-0 record, they may not even come close to the top 4 in rankings and one loss may even prevent them from being in top 25. I understand their frustration, but I also understand why Auburn was ranked the second in the nation because they beat Georgia, Alabama,
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Staying active in the fall
Plenty of ways to stay fit even as the weather cools HANNAH DOTZLER Copy Editor
Every year, as the weather is beginning to turn, people often wonder how they will stay active in the colder, fall months. There aren’t as many places to go, and the harsh weather can make working out feel like more of a punishment. However, people do not realize that there are still plenty of ways to exercise, even when it is chilly outside! During the fall, there are several things you can do outdoors that will help keep you active. One of the best
ways to stay fit through September, October, and November is by going hiking, jogging, or biking. People sometimes assume that it is too cold outside to do these activities, but they do not realize that fall is actually the best season for these basic, full-body workouts! Cardio exercises work out your entire body, raise your heart rate, and get your blood pumping. This, in result, makes you sweat quickly. Summer can often be too hot for these workouts because of how easily they can make you sweat, so fall weather is most ideal for them. If you want a quick but effective workout, go for a jog around your neighborhood. If you want a longer but less intensive
Is the NFL fumbling its response to the pandemic? KYLE KUNZ Sports Editor In Week 4 the NFL had to postpone one game and reschedule another because of positive COVID-19 tests to players on three teams. The Titans reported more than 20 members of their organization had tested positive for COVID-19, moving their game against the Steelers to Week 7 on Oct. 25 which will push their original scheduled game against the Ravens to week 8. Patriots star quarterback Cam Newton was also diagnosed with COVID-19, moving his team’s game against the Chiefs to Monday Night. In Week 5, the Raiders received news of a positive case and the Jets announced a presumptive-positive
on Friday and shut down all in person operations. As of Friday night the NFL had rescheduled two games, the Titans-Bills game will now be played on Tuesday night. If that game is played then, the Bills-Chiefs game originally scheduled for Thursday Night will be played later that weekend. The Patriots- Broncos game will be moved from Sunday afternoon to Monday at 5 p.m. The NFL laid out their COVID-19 protocols before the season began. All players are tested daily during the regular season, except for game days. Any player, coach or staff who has an inconclusive result can be cleared for the game with a negative test done » SEE PANDEMIC PAGE 13
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New England Patroits head coach Bill Belichick talks with Cam Newton before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 13, in Foxborough, MA. Newton is one of several NFL players currently out due to COVID-19.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2020 | SPORTS | 13 is hard to envision the NFL shutting down operations, but could they do more to protect their players? With COVID-19 cases spiking nationally with more than 40,000 a day, is that money worth the players health? One option the NFL could explore would be to put its players in a type of bubble. In this bubble the players would all stay at a hotel for the rest of the season so everyone they come into contact with could be closely monitored. They wouldn’t be able to do it quite the way the NBA did, with everyone all living on the same campus, but it would certainly give the NFL better control and possibly keep the players safe. Of course, before any decision could be made on that it would have to be voted on by the NFL Players Association, which isn’t likely. Ultimately the NFL is a business and the players are both the employees and the product. If the NFL can’t get a handle on these COVID-19 outbreaks soon the owners and the commissioner are going to have to decide what is more important to them, billions of dollars or the safety of the players? However, they still got some votes, which means that they still have a chance. LSU still has a game against No. 10 Florida, No. 14 Auburn, No. 2 Alabama, and No. 11 Texas A&M. The chance for the playoff is slim, but they can make it to a nice bowl game. However, what if LSU started as not ranked? With 1-2 resume, would they even get a vote? Probably not. Even with 3-0. They might be at top 20 or top 25. This is why pre-season ranking is very crucial to a college football team, because then a team can afford one or even two losses if it is ranked high in the beginning.
College football Top 25 predictions following a week of wild outcomes BOH SUH Staff Writer There were some wild games in college football last week, right? Let’s see if things change this week. Here are my picks: Costal Carolina vs. No. 21 Louisiana –My pick: Louisiana. The win against Iowa State in week one became a huge advantage for Louisiana. The strength of schedule is an issue for any non-Power 5 league teams, but imagine Iowa State wins the Big 12, and the only loss is coming from Louisiana from the Sun Belt. No. 17 SMU vs. Tulane – My pick: SMU. I knew they were going to win against Memphis! The matchup against Cincinnati on Oct. 24 will be a crucial game for Group five this year. But first, let’s win this game first. No. 15 BYU vs Houston – My pick: BYU. The last game was against UTSA was a lot closer than BYU expected. I think that the last game was a wakeup call for BYU, and they should be able to handle Houston better. No. 1 Clemson vs. Georgia Tech – My pick: Clemson. I read an article recently that Georgia Tech beat Cumberland in 1916 by 222-0. Will Georgia Tech summon that magic from 104 years ago? No. 8 Cincinnati vs. Tulsa –My pick: Cincinnati. I am shocked that Cincinnati is ranked top 10 already in AP. With Big Ten and Pac-12 not having many games played, Cincinnati is taking advantage of the situation and keeps winning. I wonder if they can be the first team to make it to the playoff as a non-Power 5 league team. Pittsburgh vs. No. 13
Miami – My pick: Miami. If Miami lost against Clemson in a close game, I think Pittsburgh may have a chance, but with a blowout game, Miami should be more than ready to bounce back. But, I do feel bad for Pittsburgh’s past two losses (lost by one point each game). No. 14 Auburn vs. South Carolina – My pick: Auburn. Auburn survived against Arkansas by two points after the loss against Georgia. A hiccup game happens after losing, but Auburn should be more prepared. Kentucky vs. No. 18 Tennessee – My pick: Tennessee. Tennessee has a tough game every other week. The second game was against Georgia, the fourth game is against Alabama, and the sixth game is against Texas A&M. Alright, the seventh game is against Auburn, and the ninth game is against Florida. But hey, at least you will be fine against Kentucky. Louisville vs. No. 4 Notre Dame – My pick: Notre Dame. With Notre Dame being a part of ACC, the ACC has been more competitive with more ranked teams. Notre Dame has two tough games later in the season against Clemson and North Carolina, and it will be interesting how many ACC teams will represent the college playoff this year. LSU vs. No. 10 Florida – My pick: Florida. LSU started from No. 6 in the first week to not ranked in week seven. Florida also lost a close game against Texas A&M last week, so this is a game between two disappointed teams. This game was expected to be top five team matchup to a Florida must win matchup. No. 11 Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State – My pick:
Fantasy football waiver-wire advice for week 5 BOH SUH Staff Writer We are almost one third way to the fantasy football season! Some of you might be sitting pretty at 5-0 or 4-1 while some might have to start the Jets and Giants players while having Christian McCaffrey or Saquon Barkley sitting on injured reserve. Here is a list of players that can hopefully guide you to the right direction.
Quarterbacks
1. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota) – Cousins hasn’t been that consistent throughout the season so far, but the matchup against the Falcons will be the best matchup that Cousins can ask for. The Falcons gave up the most points against quarterbacks so far, and this will be a high scoring shoot out. Stream Cousins for this week at least. 2. Ryan “FitzMagic” Fitzpatrick (Miami) – FitzMagic’s (fantasy) football career has been always interesting. He is amazing for the first half of the season and then he goes back to FitzTragic and then he gets cut over a rookie prospect or someone else. But then, somebody gets hurt, and he becomes FitzMagic to wow every doubter. I know the Dolphins are waiting for Tua time soon, but as long as FitzMagic lasts, he will play. The Jets? Yep, the Magic should continue for at least one more week.
Running Backs
1. Chase Edmund (Arizona) – I remember talking about Edmund since week 1, and he has outperformed Kenyan Drake again in week five. He is efficient in rushing and is involved with catching as well (10 receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown in the past two weeks). I don’t know how long Drake will be starting, and this week may be the last week that he is owned less than 50% of the ESPN leagues. 2. Jamaal Williams (Green Bay) – With a bye week, Williams is more available in many leagues. He is a must-add handcuff for Aaron Jones and may enter as a possible FLEX option if your team needs someone to fill in the position.
Wide Receivers
1. Chase Claypool (Pittsburgh) – Okay, seven receptions 110 yards with three touchdowns along with three carries six yards with another touchdown. If you started him this week for some reason, I hope that you beat your opponent. I honestly don’t think that this kind of performance happens again in week six, but 50 yards and a touchdown? That’s possible especially against the Browns defense. 2. Alshon Jeffrey (Philadelphia) – Jeffrey has been showing up to the practice in the past couple weeks, which indicates his return is imminent. The Eagles just had Travis Fulgham for 10 receptions and 152 yards for a touchdown in week five.
Jeffrey is talented and showed the fantasy world that he is more than capable of handling No.1 wide receiver role. He should be coming back sooner than later, and he can definitely be in the top 20 wide receivers if he is in full strength.
Tight End
1. Austin Hooper (Cleveland) – Hooper has been consistent with targets lately (seven receptions in week four and eight receptions in week five). It looks like his chemistry with Baker Mayfield is getting better, and he should be a solid option against the Steelers. 2. Mo Alie-Cox (Indianapolis) – Philip Rivers has been showing a good chemistry with tight ends historically (like one with Antonio Gates), and Alie-Cox has caught two touchdowns in week three and four. He may not be as explosive as Antonio Gates once was, but he can deliver 50 yards and a touchdown in weekly basis.
Defense
1. Miami Dolphins D/ST – Yeah, I know, but the matchup against the worst offense in NFL is worth a look especially at home. 2. Tennessee Titans D/ST – The matchup against the Texans at home is not a bad matchup for the Titans defense.
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Texas A&M. Mississippi State has a strange season so far. They won against LSU at away game but lost against Arkansas at home (and loss against Kentucky at away). Many people thought Mississippi State would be a dark horse this year, but it doesn’t seem that way. No. 15 North Carolina vs. Florida State – My pick: North Carolina.Florida State did well against Notre Dame in first quarter (they were up 17 to 14), but then they lost. North Carolina has its best season for a long time, and they should be fine against Seminoles. No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. Baylor – My pick: toss-up. For basketball or football, the team tends to lose again after losing in overtime games. Oklahoma State is on a driver’s seat representing Big 12, but don’t underestimate Baylor. This game will be a close one. No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 2 Alabama – My pick: Alabama (by more than two touchdowns). On paper, Georgia has done a much better job handling their opponents compared to Alabama. If this game is at Georgia, I would pick Georgia. However, beating Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Alabama is one of the most difficult challenges in college football. I think Alabama will beat Georgia by more than 2 touchdowns and show who is the No. 1 team in SEC (and the nation). Boston College vs. No. 23 Virginia Tech – My pick: Boston College. If this game is at Boston College, I would almost say 100% chance that Boston College will win. Boston College won by a point and Virginia Tech lost in a close game against top 10 team. I still think Boston College has a great shot upsetting this week.
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