The Clarion, March 20, 2013

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HOME DURING SPRING BREAK Solutions for students unable to get out of town for a week out of class MICHAEL KLEIN News Editor This time-honored tradition is one of the most anticipated parts of the school year. Unfortunately, most cannot afford the ideal trip to Cancun and are stuck in Midwest with little nothing to do. For this reason, The Clarion is offering up some suggestions for somewhat comparable “Staycations.”

Movies

There are numerous options for having a movie day. Some quality looking movies like “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” “Olympus Has Fallen” and even the perfectly timed “Spring Breakers,” will all be in theatre when spring break begins. Whether students feel like going out or staying in, there are inexpensive options.

Movie Hopping — Equipped with pockets filled with candy and a coat of beverages, a purchase of a movie ticket could provide a full day of sugar rush and entertainment. While this isn’t the most honest route and is not condoned

by The Clarion, movie hopping is a popular choice for cheap moviegoers.

Scavenging the floor between shows usually produces a used tub for free popcorn refills. If going this route, layers of clothes are recommended to change up appearance and stay incognito.

Home Movie Nights — Netflix is extremely popular with college students because of streaming movies. Those unacquainted with this service should consider trying it out for a free month.

Returning users can always use a different email address in order to take advantage of an additional free month.

Another way to enjoy a movie night from the comfort of home is to have the gang of fellow “staycationers” over for an evening of good flicks and company.

Have everyone bring over a film of their choice and a snack to share. This is a good opportunity to incorporate games as well.

Exploring

Meeting new people and having unexpected adventures is a great way

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for students to break out of their comfort zone and have an eventful spring break experience. A great site to start exploring ahead of time is couchsurfing. org, where users simply type in a destination to interact with others nearby.

The site always has good suggestions for local fun and likeminded people looking for new adventures.

Taking a road trip, alone or with friends, can make for an exciting day.

Gas is a bit pricey these days, but it is hard to put a price on a good time. There are always fun events going on in the big cities of the Midwest like Milwaukee and Chicago. Anyone looking for a shopping trip of a lifetime need only look to the west where Minneapolis’ Mall of America provides days of windowshopping exploration.

Party of Animals — Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo offers free admission to its park and is open all week from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. With no fees to get in or park, the 28-acre public zoo might make for a wild time. The Milwaukee County Zoo is just over an hour away and is another option. While it is more expensive, it’s

much bigger and has Egg Day on March 30.

The Dells — A day at one of Wisconsin Dells’ numerous indoor waterparks offers the perfect occasion to break out the swimwear and have some thrills on the water rides. The Dells also offers an exciting nightlife with Club Wet and other drink and dance venues like Marley’s. Trying a new restaurant shouldn’t be hard either as the Dells has tons of casual and formal dining options.

Camping — This time of year is perfect time to take advantage of less crowded campgrounds. While the weather may not be ideal, many prefer the solitude of nature when there are less drunks spoiling the mood.

Spring Cleaning

Many students need an excuse to clean up their act: or at least their space.

It may be a wise decision to spend a few hours cleaning out a schoolbag, bedroom or car. Students’ backpacks » SEE BREAK PAGE 5

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Massage Clinic open to students

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The Therapeutic Massage Clinic is accepting appointments March 20 to May 15. The student clinic is open Tuesday through Thursday and only costs $30 for a full hour session. Email appointments are preferred at massageclinic@madisoncollege.edu or by phone at (608) 258-2367.

Showcasing culture at Madison College

Fourth Annual Global Showcase – This year’s event will be held at the Student Lounge at the Truax Campus March 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students and faculty will share their cultural backgrounds with music, dance and fashion. The bakery will also be serving international treats.

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Learn about Robotics

Madison College is the first Wisconsin school to become certified for training in FANUC Robotics vision programming. In fact, it is one of only 11 schools in the country that is certified.

The West Campus will hold an informational presentation for associate degree students in Management, Human Resources, Marketing and Supervisory Management. Those who attend will be provided free pizza and beverages as well as an opportunity to speak with a financial aid specialist. Register online for the event at Madisoncollege.edu/accelerated-infosession.

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By Joe Steffen, Crime Prevention Team Leader.

In the article “What did the unions do?” (3/6/13, The Clarion) by Kate Palmer, the new custodial policy of non-union workers will not result in any staff being immediately replaced within the outlying campuses. Additionally, the change in collective bargaining is the result of Act 10, and not due to any decision or policy of Madison College’s administration or Board. As an aside, the clubs listed in the end of the article (Senate, Black Student Union, Madison College Democrats) have no affiliation or claim to the issue. The Clarion regrets these errors.

What’s happening?

Public Safety officers respond to many calls for service. However we would like to keep the college community informed. Here are some of the notable incidents this month.

On March 6, Public Safety officers responded to medical emergency in which a 76 year old female lost consciousness. Public Safety officers rendered aid until City of Madison Paramedics arrived on scene and transported the subject to a nearby hospital for further care.

On March 7, Public Safety officers recognized a theft suspect from CCTV footage. An officer made contact and detained the subject. Madison police arrested the suspect after he confessed to stealing a student’s laptop out of a locker.

On March 9, a Public Safety officer responded to a complaint of a subject who was unconscious in a vehicle. Upon arrival the officer recognized that the subject had overdosed on an illegal controlled substance. City paramedics and police responded and took control of the scene.

Campus Safety Tip of the Month

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Be sure to secure all your belongings on campus. This includes your vehicles and lockers. We have been experiencing thefts to these areas specifically.

Please contact Public Safety Services if you have any questions. (608) 246-6932 non-emergency.

If you have any information regarding the above incidents or other campus safety concerns, please contact our department at 243-4357, we have Public Safety Officers available 24/7.

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MAKE YOUR MARK Students had the opportunity to get custom henna tattoos on Wednesday, March 13.

Henna is derived from the plant of the same name. The tattoos are given through a paste, which should be left on a person’s arm for about an hour. When the paste dries and falls off, it leaves a mark which lasts anywhere from 1-3 weeks. The tattooing event was given

by United Common Ground in room 131 to educate about campus culture.

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By Renee Anhalt and Cristina Springfield, Madison College Libraries.

New software for Madison College students in libraries In 2012, Madison College students printed more than seven million sheets of paper, the equivalent of almost 100 trees. To make matters worse, a large percentage of printed pages end up in our college’s trash barrels. Since almost half of all student printing occurs in libraries throughout the district, the Madison College Libraries are leading efforts to implement a new Print Smart initiative aimed at reducing paper waste throughout the college.

The first step to improving printing habits is to know what they are. “We want to heighten students’ consciousness of the impacts of excessive printing while also supporting students’ academic and living experience,” said Julie Gores, director of Library Services and Academic Support.

After returning from spring break, students will see a new popup application installed on all campus computer desktops called PaperCut, a cornerstone of the new Print Smart campaign. PaperCut, a software application that will monitor student

printing district wide, will allow students to see their individual printing history.

It will also provide an extra reminder to check their print jobs before sending them to print.

The new software will eventually lead to some major printing enhancements for students, including wireless printing from laptops and many mobile devices. By making students more aware of their printing, it will not only help save trees and reduce carbon emissions, but will also help reduce the wear and tear on college printers.

By summer session, Madison College will follow in the steps of all other technical colleges in Wisconsin. All students will receive an allotment of free prints, with subsequent prints to be purchased by students at an affordable cost to further encourage smart printing habits.

To emphasize the need to Print Smart, Truax library has also begun to collect printed paper left at the student printers in order to construct an Earth Day display.

Stop by the library to see the stack of uncollected student prints rise every day. See our complete Print Smart campaign website to find tips and tricks to reduce your printing at libguides.madisoncollege.edu/printsmart.

Educational institutions, now more than ever, are looking for ways to manage campus waste beyond recycling. Recycling addresses materials already discarded, but only 45 percent of office paper and magazines are recovered in the process, according to the EPA. This emphasizes the importance of incorporating waste prevention or source reduction methods that can address the volume of waste before it hits the recycling bins.

By limiting the paper used by Madison College students to 300 sheets per full-time student, 46 trees could have been saved in 2012. Smarter printing choices can make an immediate impact on the reduction of waste and its effect on the environment. Let’s make a difference and Print Smart.

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Unity Park and Sculpture to premiere in April at Truax KIM JOHNSON-BAIR Staff Writer

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SAY “AHHHH” Allison Philips, Nurse Practitioner at Madison College’s clinic at Truax, examines student Clove Zanoya Harris. The college clinic has seen a spike in activity as of late: over 300 percent for physicals and sports exams or program requirements, and over 50 percent for general medical visits, including cold and flu.

Not just a piece of cloth Muslim Student Association holds Hijab Day, spurs discussion among students SARAH WEATHERBEE Multimedia Editor Choosing from a table full of multicolored headscarves, Tracey Koppen wrapped a red and blue patterned one over her head. She took a few steps around the Truax cafeteria, slightly loosening the scarf to let a little of her hair peek out, wondering if others noticed the change in her appearance.

“I feel very, very, very self-conscious right now, just so you know,” Koppen said when she arrived back at the table of scarves where a group of male and female students had gathered.

“You get used to it,” replied Nimera Ali of the Muslim Student Association.

Ali and fellow members of the Muslim Student Association held Hijab Day in the Truax cafeteria on Friday, March 15. They set up a small table of

scarves and fielded questions from fellow students in an effort to create more awareness about one of the most recognizable symbols of Muslim identity: the hijab, or veil.

They helped non-Muslim female students like Koppen wrap the scarves so they could experience wearing hijab, albeit for a short while.

“It’s awesome thing that they are doing it. I’m glad I decided to stop by,” Koppen said.

Zeynab Ahmed, secretary of the Muslim Student Association, explained that the group had just been formed earlier in the Spring 2013 semester and held Hijab Day to educate fellow students about the practice of wearing hijab and to counter media stereotypes.

While Hijab is an Arabic word meaning “barrier,” it is commonly used to refer to the headscarf, which is worn in accordance with the Quran’s call for modesty. Some Muslims choose not to veil, and styles of coverage vary across cultures and Islamic denominations.

“It’s not just about covering the hair,

it’s about the ears and the neck. It’s not just about a cloth,” Ahmed said. “I don’t see it as just a piece of cloth. It makes me stand out. I’m a Muslim. You see it. You can’t really hide my religious identity.”

She also mentioned that it gave her a feeling of protection.

She is originally from Kenya and, when she arrived in Madison in 2011, she encountered noticeable, but friendly, curiosity about her coverage. People often wanted to know the significance of it.

“I’ve never really encountered anybody that’s been rude to me because of what I wear, but I’ve gotten those weird looks,” Ahmed said.

She felt that Hijab Day was a positive experience and gave the Muslim Student Association and fellow students an opportunity for conversations that might have not occurred otherwise.

“People were generally interested in learning why we wear it,” she said.

The group plans to hold future events to encourage interfaith and intercultural inclusion.

Madison College’s Bob Corbett has been an architect for the last 10 years.

He calls his recent collaborative project, a “labor of love.” Corbett, along with a group of students and past graduates are in the midst of revitalizing a long overdue project, recently named Madison College’s Unity Park.

If you’ve been to the Madison College Library, you’ve probably seen the Peace Pole in the lobby. Madison College’s Unity Park, originally called the Peace Park project, was designed to compliment that Peace Pole. The original project idea was submitted by professor Geoff Bradshaw, now director of the Center for International Education, as a memorial park after the 9/11 attacks.

Since originally proposed, the project has been revisited and now focuses on unity and the community. In 2010 the project was taken up by the Student Activities Board (SAB.) “It sat there until about two or three years ago, when Jason Wiedenhoft (former volunteer center staff adviser) approached me and said that SAB was interested in revitalizing that project,” Corbett said.

Once approved, Corbett began working with new drawings and computer models to present to the Madison College executive board. “So we got some bids on it and Findorf were the low-bidders and they got the job,” he said.

The project has gone through three changes in locale. Another architect, Bruce Morrow, suggested the current location. “I was a little reluctant at first, but as soon as I went out there and looked at it, I thought, this spot is perfect,” Corbett said.

As the project progressed, other issues emerged. “The sculptural piece is surrounded by Wetlands and an environmental corridor, so that required a special approval—so that took a while.”

Construction finally began on the project last summer. A berm was created and cement was poured. For Corbett’s work on the sculpture, Custom Metals ordered special cortex steel to be used for the actual sculptural pieces.

“The project itself is a perceptual piece—the centerpiece is a 4-foot globe,” Corbett said.

He describes the sculpture as, “a replica of the world.” In creating the piece, Corbett said he worked to emphasize the continents on the globe and then cut the continents out of the globe to then recess them in.

“When you go in there, you notice that all the continents are sort of missing.

And then you look around you and you realize all the continents are kind of surrounding you and creating this space,” Corbett said.

Corbett said he hopes Madison College’s Unity Park will serve as contemplative space for students and the community. Beyond the centerpiece sculpture, a variety of native Wisconsin plants will landscape the area.

Corbett provided a list of students, past graduates, faculty and staff who have been involved in the development of the project. They are: Mark Bossenbroek, Rachel Beesen, Jacob Hanson Ostergard, Jessica Klehr and Duane Stegall.

In addition to his work on this project, Corbett instructs Madison College students in the architectural program.

This semester, the class is renovating the Midway Barn Complex at Taliesin.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 actually did a project for them that ended up being at the Guggenheim Museum, as part of the Frank Lloyd Wright 100-Year Anniversary Show.”

Corey Little, student executive director of the Volunteer Center assisted by Renee Alfano, Director of Student Life, worked with the Volunteer Center to pick the project up. Little put together the Park committee, which were made up of various student organizations from the SAB. Little says he’s excited to have a space where the community can come together, a place to go and relax and interact with each other. He also said he is excited to have students involved. He also said he is pleased that a date has been set for the ribbon cutting ceremony. The dedication for the park will take place April 22.

“I think the biggest thing, working here, is realizing that you can make a difference in students’ lives. You can give them the skills that they need to get a job: that’s easily the nicest part of working here,” Corbett said.

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New roads for students New degree completion option to be available for 4-year transfer students RYAN SPOEHR Copy Editor Madison College students who transfer to UW-Madison before earning enough credits for an associate degree now have a new avenue for completing it.

Thanks to a “reverse transfer” agreement between the two colleges, students who have earned at least 30 credits at Madison College can complete their associate degree using credits earned at UW-Madison.

Once the students meet the credit requirement, they will be awarded their associate degree from Madison College.

The agreement takes effect this fall.

“I think it shows for both (institutions) that as partners we’re looking at how it is we can work together in order to really serve the needs of our students,” said Keith Cornille, Madison College Vice President of Student Development.

For students who are potentially eligible to receive an associate’s degree from Madison College, the college will notify them. Madison College will provide those students with information on the associate’s degree application process.

Students may not have the ultimate goal of completing an associate degree at Madison College, but Madison College provost Terry Webb said that actually completing a degree gives some students an added motivation to pursue their bachelor’s degree.

“Holding an associate degree is even more significant if students don’t complete their bachelors degree. It’s an

advantage in an ever-competitive job market,” Webb said.

All advising for reverse transfer students seeking the Madison College associate degree will be provided by Madison College.

All Madison College students who plan to transfer to UW-Madison will be asked to sign a Participation Agreement and Consent of Disclosure of Records release to allow information to be transferred between each school. Information will be shared between Madison College and UW-Madison including name, birth date, matriculation term, and course data.

This is the first such agreement for Madison College, and one of few in the nation, but college officials say more are on the way. Two similar reverse transfer agreements are in the works with state schools and will likely be formally announced in April.

Webb counters critics of enrollment, budget planning by college Tax levy freeze has greatly impacted path of school since passing of referendum MICHAEL KLEIN News Editor

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CHOPCHOP Truax’s hair salon, open for the last semester and a half, has attracted relatively high attention from students for hair cuts, hair dying, and other services. Cosmotolgy student, Spencer Jordee, is working on a costumer’s hair.

Recent media coverage has been critical of Madison College’s declining enrollment figures. The numbers haven’t matched the school’s own projections and will likely result in budget cuts. This news comes despite the new buildings being primed for use.

Students and faculty may be concerned by this news and the expected cuts to come.

The decline of enrollment figures shouldn’t be too alarming in the longterm, college officials feel.

Provost Terry Webb is privy to media’s coverage but emphatically defends the referendum and sees the college’s future as bright. The coverage is “a little misleading,” according to Webb, who feels that “it didn’t really tell the entire story of the buildings and budget and the journey we have been on since the referendum.”

While it is true that this semester’s full-time classroom enrollment numbers (21,776) are down, they’re arguably a blip in what have been very impressive figures overall. In fact, the approximate two percent dip comes after all-time high statistics achieved beforehand, according to Webb. He added that this semester’s results still show the third highest enrollment total in the school’s history.

Not everyone is as positive as Webb.

State Rep. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) is an outspoken critic of the school’s construction project. In his email to Madison College President Bettsey Barhorst, he sharply criticized college officials for enrollment figures being down and insisted there was a lack of accountability.

“I find it humorous that you blame, in part, the state property tax freeze enacted in the 2011-2013 Biennial Budget for Madison College’s inability to properly finance new operating costs associated with the immense (referendum).”

College officials feel his view ignores

how detrimental the tax levy freeze was to the budget.

According to Webb, legislation cut 30 percent of the college’s expected budget. With operating costs on the rise and available funds down, it’s unavoidable that certain reductions need to be made. The referendum went through at the time, in part, because of the low interest rates – approximately one percent – that the school was able to secure.

This will ensure that future budget decisions are made with a relatively consistent cost.

A promise from the referendum that was kept is seen in the amount of jobs created by the construction and the positive effect that had on the local economy. Webb said nearly half the Findorff-employed construction workers were trained at Madison College.

While college officials need to make cuts to operating expenses, Webb dispelled some rumored cuts involving certificate programs and extra curricular activities. If the school board needs to cut any programs, Webb maintained that the college is “obligated to make sure the students, that want to, can finish.” He also added that sports and other student activities are unrelated to the possible cuts because student fees fund them.

There are reasons to believe there will be an increase in funding and enrollment soon. The U.S. Department of Education expects to see a 15 percent increase, in the coming years, according to their “Projection of Education Statistics to 2021.” Community colleges are also the cornerstone of President Obama’s workforce strategy and it is unlikely that funding will stay down.

These factors coupled with modern facilities having a real college feel bode well for Madison College’s immediate future.

“One of our guiding principals in this whole affair has been make decisions with long-term perspective and that’s what we are going to continue to do,” said Webb. This college has been here for 100 years, going to be for another 100 years and its up to us to make the best decisions we can for the folks that come after us. That’s really what drives our decision making,” he concluded.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 are likely full of useless notes and old assignments by this point of the semester and cleaning them out can only help productivity.

With winter finally ending, or so the calendar says, it should be a good time to clean and prep your wheels. It will feel nice to remove the salt layer that has accumulated throughout this neverending winter. Even bike riders will have a proud feeling after washing and shining up their ride.

Volunteering

Time off from school can be the perfect opportunity to do something nice for others. Students are often bogged down with assignments and studying throughout the year but would give back if time allowed.

March is National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month. Many organizations and health clinics, including UW, are holding events that need volunteers.

Other volunteer opportunities include tax preparation helpers and food servers

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Get Active

With snow still on the ground and blizzards nearly every week in Wisconsin, there are still ways to be active. Winter sports enthusiasts should take the week off to enjoy their favorite snow activities, like snowboarding and skiing, before it begins to look and feel like spring.

Starting a new workout regimen is a good idea to start building that summer physique. Madison College has workout facilities open for current students to take advantage of and save money on a gym membership. Getting fit and flexible in a serene environment is also possible with Yoga in the Gardens at Olbrich Gardens.

Come back looking like a real spring breaker — If you don’t want it to be obvious that you read this article and enjoyed a cheap “staycation,” there is a foolproof way to dupe friends and appear to have spent all of break sipping coronas by the beach. Spending a couple days at the tanning bed or getting a spray tan will have students heading back to class with a tropically bronzed tint.

Get Smart(er)

For the more studious spring breakers, the occasion offers a chance to catch up or even work ahead. Getting future reading assignments out of the way early will surely make for a less stressful second half of the semester. Imagine having half of April’s assignments done beforehand. Going this route could potentially allow for an earned extended break while classmates are struggling to get back in the swing of their academics.

There are other ways to get ahead in the big picture. Planning a summer internship or visiting the transfer school of your choice could be another route that could prepare students for their future academic career.

Another idea could be taking an enrichment course or lessons. This will develop a more rounded collection of interests and give students more to talk about when school starts again. Give a new hobby a try, there are so many options including: martial arts, foreign languages, painting, or even learn to sew.

Keep a journal of all things you learn and do.

Nightlife

Many breweries call Wisconsin home and taking one of their tours can make for the perfect buzz-generating start to a night on the town. The Ale Asylum on Pankratz St. offers a brewery tour for only $5 and includes a free pint and special samplings. Similar tours, like Sprecher’s and Pabst, are held in cities throughout Wisconsin. For the more sophisticated drinker Food & Wine 101 will be held March 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Lake Mills. Regardless of how students decide to enjoy their adult beverages, The Clarion reminds everyone to drink responsibly and have a sober ride home.

Entertainment events

Rock out of town - The La Crosse Center of La Crosse Wis. will be hosting Three Days Grace and Shinedown with P.O.D. March 29 at 7 p.m.

Local Laughs - Dave Landau will be at the Comedy Club on State March 28-30.

It is said that spring is nature’s way of saying “let’s party.” Regardless of what peaks your interest, these ideas will allow you to be frugal.

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PEACE PARK Madison College’s Peace Park, intended to be finished by latespring, will act as a place for all students to interact and lounge during the warmer months. It will be down Anderson/Wright St. bike path, across the street from the new health building.

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OURMEMORY Questions asked to you, our readers.

How did Philip Ejercito impact you? What did he mean to you?

I never met anyone who cared more than Phil. He made me a better teacher because of all that he wanted to know.

— CRAIG SCHREINER

We would share a drink and talk about everything under the sun. An amazing friend and an amazing photographer. He’ll be missed.

I was immediately struck by Phil’s talent as a photographer. He saw the world like no one else did, and taught us how to see.

— JACOB ENNIS

— SARAH WEATHERBEE

Under the influence ANGIE DANIELSKI Staff Writer

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Loose state laws on drinking and driving are a threat to everyone.

Weathering the Winter Wisconsin’s cold-weather months are notoriously hard, especially for an international student from a tropical climate.

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inter was another reason why I was super excited about being placed in Madison to study.

I would finally experience snow in America. As an international student from Indonesia, a tropical country with a climate that is fairly constant year round, I anticipated that snowfall would be the best part of winter for me.

People said that winter in Wisconsin has been unpredictable in recent years.

It might be deep snow one year and relatively little the next. Some friends said that winter in Wisconsin could be scary, with snowstorms, frigidly cold days, and freezing rain. Since I have never liked cold weather, I prepared myself by stocking up on warm clothes, sweaters, coats, scarves and hats, so that I would be able to keep myself warm when winter officially arrived.

When I experienced the first light snowfall I said to myself, “Welcome Winter. Give me more snow!”

My request was granted. It started to snow heavily. I jumped out of my bed, bundled up, went outside and took pictures of everything. I documented my first winter moment and made my first snowman that day.

Eventually a real snowstorm hit Madison. It snowed all day long. Soon my excitement about the snow turned to hatred. I was sick of always having to bundle up when I went out, sick of freezing all the time, and sick of being annoyed by wet socks. I hated having to cover my face up with my scarf like a turtle. These freezing cold days were hard and made me want to go back home or escape to somewhere warm.

Sometimes it rained. Surprisingly, I did not feel as cold after the rain. At the beginning of winter, I often checked the weather prediction or watched the weather forecast. Later I stopped doing that because to me everyday was just the same. Freezing.

Then the weather changed again. It was snowing heavily like before, but this time it was icy. I slipped on snow for the first time. I was in hurry to get to school and when I walked out of my apartment I did ILHAM not realize that the Staff Writer road was ice-covered and slippery. I lost my balance and fell down. As I crossed the street I slipped again at the traffic lights.

I hope that winter will end soon. I do like snowfall, but winter is not for me.

One day in the future I know I will be glad I was here in Madison in the dead of winter. But one thing I am sure of: I never want to be freezing again.

Ilham is an international student from Indonesia taking classes at Madison College

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here is a strong drinking culture in Madison, and in a place where it can be difficult to walk a block without finding a bar, it’s no surprise that there have been several fatalities on Madison area roadways due to drunk driving. In 2009, 238 people died on Wisconsin roadways with almost another 4,000 injured. Of all fatal traffic crashes, 45 percent were alcohol related.

According to a nationwide study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2004-2006, Wisconsin has the highest rate of drunken driving in the nation. Over 26 percent of Wisconsin adults who were surveyed admitted to driving under the influence.

These shameful numbers are certainly a product of the Badger state’s nearly unquenchable thirst for beer, but this side of the equation is less easily addressed than this egregious fact: Wisconsin has some of the nation’s most relaxed laws surrounding Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).

In Wisconsin it isn’t until the third arrest for an OWI that a driver is guaranteed to see jail time. Currently the legal operating limit for blood alcohol is 0.08 percent, decreased from 0.10 percent in 2003, the 43rd state to enact this limit. An average person 21 and over (160 lbs) can consume three drinks and be under the legal limit. The problem with this is that it creates a dangerous gray area where one thinks that they are capable of driving after having a few drinks. Once that person has gotten home safely after three drinks, why wouldn’t they think that next

weekend they can get home safely after four drinks? The limit may deter many from having too many drinks, but it gradually bolsters others’ confidence that they are capable of driving after a night of drinking.

One of Wisconsin’s few good laws regarding intoxication is that for those 16-20, the legal limit for blood alcohol is at zero percent, absolute sobriety. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, for drivers with three or more OWI convictions the blood alcohol limit is 0.02 percent.

Early on new drivers are taught the consequences of drunk driving; however, after they turn 21 it is seen as acceptable to “have a few” before getting behind the wheel. Everyone learns the consequences of drunk driving; however, so many people still make the choice to drink and drive. In a driver record snapshot taken Jan. 1, 2001, the Wisconsin DOT reported 234,826 people were arrested for driving under the influence, 34,435 of those being repeat offenders. The greatest number of arrests for a single driver was 13.

In a state where so many fatalities occur due to drunk driving, laws should be stronger for those who make the choice to drink and drive. Likewise, the community as a whole should think twice before getting behind the wheel. Calling a friend or a cab or taking the bus are great alternatives to gambling with not only the driver’s life, but also the lives of everyone else on the roadways. If more people maintained absolute sobriety while driving, countless deaths could be avoided. For the person who gets behind the wheel while intoxicated, the best result is going to jail since death, reckless homicide/manslaughter and/or lawsuits are the alternative.

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LETTERFROM THEEDITOR A quick word from George Treviranus.

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Coming together Madison College should make a space for multi-cultural students, encourage culture COLIN BOWDEN Staff Writer

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new multicultural center could provide a space for all of us Madison College is home to many things. We were first as a two-year college to bring stem cell study to the classroom. We are one of the few to have an electron microscopy program. We offer all sorts of clubs and organizations from the Anime Club to the Volunteer Center.

Compared to UW-Madison, we are far more diverse. We have many more nontraditional students, many more students with families, many more students who’ve experienced adversity, deep and longstanding adversity and more cultural diversity.

As of last year, internal statistics from Madison College’s Institutional Research and Effectiveness department show that 20 percent of the college’s student body are people of color, far ahead of UW-Madison’s 14 percent, as revealed by the UW-Madison registrar’s most recent numbers. Our college has much to celebrate, of that there is no doubt.

We do so much good here and are ahead of the curve, except on the issues of cultural competency and inclusion. There is an organization, United Common Ground, for putting on thoughtful events as much as possible.

There are several advocacy groups for various communities on campus such as the African Student Association and Orgullo Latino. We have some structures in place already to try to get different groups talking to each other and yet, far too often, we sit apart. It’s not that we’re terrible people. The structures just don’t exist to support us as students right now.

We don’t have a space for people

from marginalized communities to even think about how they have to navigate Madison College like they’re walking on hot coals. The majority of students are not adequately supported, not for lack of trying by student groups, with events and discussions for the size of their population. Fortunately, there are ideas on ways to help address this problem: chief among them, why not provide a space to meet both these needs?

Madison College is building several new structures at the Truax campus, and there is plentiful space to be used by and for students, but the ideas have yet to be forthcoming. Here’s one: create a space in one of the new buildings for a multicultural student center, a place where our people of diverse backgrounds can enjoy themselves, relax and discuss their daily experiences.

There are a multitude of reasons student leaders and college administrators are excited about this idea. Imagine being in a space where you can learn about global cultures, organize events to talk about your own culture, or just kick back and know that here is a space created to ensure you will be safe in all senses of the word. There can be couches, a TV, maybe a game system and possibly part-time staff. You could hold regular cultural events of varying sizes, hold meetings for the Black Student Union or the Gay Straight Alliance, or have dialogues over pizza about gender roles and media. It can be a serious space, or a laidback space. What’s important is that it be intended to help ensure all students, no matter who they are, do not have to endure racism, sexism, homophobia and the like. Mentoring and tutoring can go on there, and so can video game tournaments. It can be a social space as well as a place for people who deal doubly with studies and varying forms of marginalization can decompress for once while connecting to each other and Madison College. This can help encourage more participation on campus and help adver-

tise our school to young people of all backgrounds. The point is having a spot for people of all backgrounds to share experiences, ideas where expressions of various ‘isms’ won’t be allowed and give these students a safe space to be themselves.

There are issues with a proposal such as this of course. There are questions still on the staffing costs, precisely how much space and we have yet to have a student forum on the issue. Also, some students often have difficulty seeing the benefits from a space to help acclimate students of color into what is still a mostly-white campus and acclimating gay and lesbian students into a campus and system that is mostly straight. It could be typified by a few as giving “special benefits” and stigmatized as divisive.

Because of concerns such as these, it is important a multicultural student center be open to all people as the entire school system should be. No student should be denied entry except because of actions they take. In fact it would be detrimental to do so. If one is lacking in education on a subject but wishes to learn, is it not better to let them in and teach them rather than shun them? In addition, there’s little divisive about asking for a space to help people long alienated by education systems (look no further than Madison’s own K-12 achievement gap) feel more at home at Madison College.

No matter what happens in relation to this idea, there will be holdouts. There will always be dissenters. Considering this, perhaps it’s finally time to forge ahead and begin working on a solid idea that has the capacity to reshape every student’s experience at Madison College.

Perhaps we need to get to work on building a space to celebrate and counsel one another as students, no matter our background, creed or color. Perhaps we need to create a bit of space for ourselves in our school so we can do the hard work of truly getting to know each other.

nother matter of importance is a tragic one. The Clarion’s own photographer, Philip Ejercito, a photography student at Madison College, passed away on March 14 due to unknown reasons.

Phil was a great guy. He had a strong passion for photography and the visual arts and visual storytelling. His humble nature never made you question how he felt.

Phil had attended several journalism conferences in the last year. We only just saw him two weeks ago at Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s award ceremony and convention.

We’ve immortalized him in several ways this issue in order to really celebrate how great of a guy he was. At the top of page one, a small icon with text in memory of him. We also had our buzz aimed at photography students for him.

If you knew Phil, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email to clarioned@madisoncollege.edu.

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n the last issue, The Clarion published an article in the Opinion section which received quite a bit of attention. The article in question was on Page 7, titled “What did the unions do?” written by columnist and liberal arts student, Kate Palmer.

A few corrections need to be made from the article. The college has sought proposals from custodial companies to provide custodial services at the “nonTruax Madison locations,” according to Aaron Burke, Assistant Vice President of Administrative Services at the college.

Burke said no current employees will lose their jobs as a result of contracting out of custodial services, or when their union contracts end.

After speaking with both the administration and two members of the custodial staff, there still seems to be some confusion or concern. However, Burke says that this is natural given the state of jobs due to Act 10, affecting all union workers.

The “taking away” of collective bargaining rights is a subject that Madison College said is driven primarily by Act 10 and not from any decision or policy by the college itself, either from its administration or board. Those of you who have been following the political atmosphere in Wisconsin know how big of a deal this has been for union workers, and it has affected more than just the college. It’s the entire state.

The final topic of discussion is the association of the Student Senate, Madison College Democrats and the Black Student Union with this ordeal.

Kate Palmer included these clubs not to endorse the effort of raising awareness and making them a direct connection to the issue, but rather to give students a few outlets where they might be able to discuss the issue in greater detail. It was a miscommunication on her part.

It goes without saying that no sides are being taken here, but rather the facts need to be made clear, and that is the primary mission of The Clarion and this letter. No jobs are being lost in the immediate future, and students should know this. A meeting had been held to discuss in length the procedures involved in nonunion staff being introduced to Madison College with the current custodial team.

Contact Aaron Burke at aburkes@ madisoncollege.edu with any questions.

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Philip Ejercito, student at Madison College and photographer for The Clarion, passed on March 14 for unknown reasons. His photography left a lasting impression on the Madison community.

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hil’s passion for activism and photojournalism was widespread. During the Act 10 protests of 2011, Phil took several photos which would eventually be used in a double-page spread timeline story, showing the progress of the protests over the course of a month. The capitol building has made a frequent mark in his portfolio as a result of his drive for political photography.

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testament to his skill with a camera and the control he had with it, Phil played with light and took photos like the one below at SantaCon last December.

he music scene resonated with Phil, not just because of his affinity for the arts, but the photos turned into phenomenal light paintings as well. In the 2012-2013 school year, he’s taken numerous assignments covering bands and local artists, which have always been eyecatchers for the music page. This image was from Pretty Lights on Nov. 15, 2012.

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TUTTO PASTA TRATTORIA 305 STATE ST., MADISON, WI Price: $8-19

Downtown pasta presence ‘Tutto’ offers wide selection of pasta dinners, great for casual downtown eating LEA LANDWEHR Staff Writer You might guess from the name that Tutto Pasta Trattoria is an Italian restaurant and also that they have a lot of noodle-based dishes. And you would be right on both accounts. In fact, the name translated means “All pasta restaurant.”

Almost true to these words, a single non-pasta entrée was nowhere to be found on the menu, not counting pizza.

I suppose a real pasta- and pizza-hater could fill up on appetizers, but is there really such a person in all the world?

This is not a rhetorical question. The answer is no.

If you’re looking for cozy and relaxed dining, you’ve found it. Being downtown means the restaurant is crowded and a little on the rowdy side. As far as the crowding goes, Tutto has really made the most of it by using three indoor dining floors and a summer patio. Now, as far as the rowdiness goes…file it under ambiance and speak loudly to your dining mate and your server.

The tattooed server I had was very attentive, but the hostess wasn’t quite as friendly. A good hostess has a dual job: greet the customer and show them

to their table. This one bypassed the former task but got a gold star on the latter because she offered any spot I wanted on the ground floor and I wisely chose a table by the window. If you’re eating on State Street, “people watching” can easily become your entertainment while waiting for the food to arrive. In the summer, this makes the patio the best option. In winter months, a window seat will do nicely.

And speaking of food, you’re probably wondering about two aspects of Tutto’s dishes: If it was good and if the portions were generous. One answer satisfies both quandaries: Yes. And they’ve won several “Best of Madison” awards to prove it. Even so, I wouldn’t say the Farfallete Salmon was great, but it was good. Ditto for my latte and the bruschetta appetizer. Noteworthy is the fact that the food all seemed very fresh.

The tomatoes on my bruschetta could’ve been picked as soon as I ordered them if taste is any indication.

There are lots of pasta choices offered here, but the wine list could be a little more extensive. My best guess is that this was a deliberate decision to avoid any confusion that Tutto’s might be thought of as fine dining. Not that anyone would come to this conclusion anyway. They’re not pulling any punches at Tutto or trying to be anything they’re not. However, Tutto Pasta Trattoria is a safe choice for casual downtown eating.

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GIRL RISING

CNN Films

Don’t underestimate a girl’s power, especially when she has a dream. “Girl Rising” is a documentary film, directed by Oscar nominee Richard E. Robbins, that tells the stories of nine extraordinary girls from nine countries and how they overcome adversity. Each story is written by a notable author from the respective country and narrated by well-known Hollywood actresses.

Narrators include Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington and Alicia Keys.

“Girl Rising” shows the audience that, on the other side of the world, life can be very painful and scary for young females. In various places across the world girls still suffer discrimination, slavery, sexual abuse and other injustices. But amazingly, a lot of them manage to survive and win the battle against oppression.

The film begins with the story of Sohka, a Cambodian orphan forced to pick through garbage in order to survive, who finds her way to school and becomes a successful dancer.

Then, Suma, a Nepalese girl, survives child slavery and writes her own songs to help free the other children.

Yasmin, a 12-year-old Egyptian girl, has been threatened by a man who tries to rape her. Instead of being a victim, Yasmin fights back and becomes a “superhero.” Azmera, a 13-year-old Ethiopian girl, refuses a marriage proposal. Senna, a Peruvian girl, discovers the power of poetry after her father dies in a gold mine.

These are but a few of the many girls in “Girl Rising” who inspire the world with their unique stories.

The narration is strong and powerful. The authors succeed in telling the stories from the characters’ points of view. For example, the story of Wadley, a young Haitian girl, begins with her imagination running freely in the beautiful meadow, “Even the Hibiscus [tropical flower] look brighter when they’re happy.”

Overall, “Girl Rising” challenges its audience to think as well as to take action. There are 66 million girls around the world who do not attend school due to discrimination or poverty issues. By showing how these nine extraordinary girls overcome their challenges, Girl Rising offers hope and inspiration. At last, a film which wants to spread a valuable message: that one girl with courage is a revolution.

— SYLVIA LIM

PREVIEWS MARCH 22 OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN R Morgan Freeman narrates this movie about terrorists attacking the whitehouse.

ADMISSIONS PG-13 A Princeton admissions woman takes a risk with a college kid who might be the son she gave up years ago.

APRIL 2 EVIL DEAD R Five friends go to a cabin, read from a book of evil and become possessed by evil spirits from the woods.

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OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

DIRECTED BY SAM RAIMI Roth Films, Curtis-Donen Productions

A mighty return Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ lives up as a great prequel to the franchise

TOM RICHARDSON Staff Writer A brainless Scarecrow, a heartless Tin-Man, and a Lion in need of courage: These were three of the many classic characters that came from the cherished “Oz” books by writer L. Frank Baum. “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi (“Spider Man,” “Evil Dead”), is a prequel to the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz.” In “Oz The Great and Powerful,” an amateur magician named Oscar Diggs (James Franco) is trying to establish a career in showbiz in the circus. Things go horribly wrong when the audience realizes that Oscar’s tricks are fake and that he is not a real magician. Oscar then flees the circus scene immediately in a hot air balloon.

A tornado tears through Kansas, sucking in both Oscar and his hot air balloon.

Oscar eventually awakens within the hot

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

The Weinstein Company, Mirage Enterprises “Silver Linings Playbook” was first introduced to us as a novel by Matthew Quick, but last year it was adapted into a film and directed by David O. Russell.

The story is about forgiveness, second chances and hope.

In the beginning, the viewers follow Patrick, or Pat (Bradley Cooper), as he’s more commonly referred to throughout the movie. Pat gets a second chance to be in public after being in state custody for months for beating up his wife’s lover. Pat struggles with bipolar disorder and often goes into uncontrollable rages, but it’s heartwarming as a viewer that his parents are there for him.

After the introductions, Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence) and we get to see how Pat and Tiffany develop a relationship with each other throughout the movie, the relationship progresses as well as the movie and the storyline.

“Silver Linings Playbook” was very

air balloon, but he is now floating into a colorful new world. He discovers, with the help of a witch named Theodora, that he is in a land called Oz. A prophecy states that a great wizard will one day appear in this world to defeat the wicked witch, bringing peace to Oz forever.

Conflict arises when everyone in Oz has a different opinion on which of the three witches (Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, and Michelle Williams) is the real “Wicked Witch” to be killed. Oscar must use natural illusions and magic tricks in order to stand a chance against The Wicked Witch, and become Oz’s Great Wizard.

“Oz The Great and Powerful” is a great prequel to the 1939 film. The visuals are stunning, as the yellow brick road and every detail of this world instantly pop out at the audience. The film also pays homage to several classic moments from the original “Wizard of Oz” film. The use of a black and white filter effect during

enjoyable to watch. It was funny, sad, heartbreaking and romantic. It was nice to see a father figure supporting his son in the movie instead of passing it off as bad behavior. The relationship between Pat and his father really made the movie come together in all the right places.

Jennifer Lawrence’s performance was also phenomenal. She captured the role perfectly, leaving the viewers at ease without wanting more from her character.

The way Lawrence and Cooper co-existed on film made you want to jump up and down, especially at all of the little secret hints within the story that only made sense at the end or if you were really paying attention.

To sum it all up, as a viewer I did not find any cons with this movie and thought that it was nice that the filmmakers added what the title meant in the script.

the Kansas scenes is a good example of this. The film also beautifully establishes the world of Oz so that the viewers of this film will have a better understanding of the events of the original film.

Though this film truly is great and powerful, this new “Oz” film does exhibit some flaws while adventuring down the yellow brick road. Occasionally “Oz” can’t decide whether it wants to develop the original story or whether it wants to be a story full of twists and turns. If the narrative were more focused, this new film would have been greatly improved. There were some unusual writing choices in the film as well which don’t translate well into the original “Wizard of Oz” story set-up.

Viewers who loved the original “Wizard of Oz” and fans of Sam Raimi’s work should give “Oz The Great Powerful” a view. It is truly a spectacular prequel to one of the most beloved fantasy films of all-time.

If you’re looking for a light hearted film with different emotions throughout, give “Silver Linings Playbook” a try.

— CALLIE VASEY

Brad Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence go through an unusual experience for a romance.

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SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA

TURN BACK THE CLOCK RETRO GAME REVIEWS

By COLIN BOWDEN, STAFF WRITER

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GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT PS3

BALDUR’S GATE II: SHADOWS OF AMN

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‘God of War: Ascension’ delivers an underwhelming plot and predictable gameplay JONATHON REID Staff Writer Hate to be the one to break the news, but for the God of War veterans out there, Ascension is a letdown.

With a paper-thin storyline and the inherent ability to kick ass, it is essentially a glorified beat-em-up.

Granted, following God of War III in all its’ greatness is no easy task by any means. But, it seems the developers lost their passion for the series, as if they were just following checklists and meeting requirements instead of breaking boundaries and pushing the creative envelope. Thankfully though, Kratos is still the sadistic, neck-breaking butcher we’ve come to know and love. Although, this time, he is fighting for his own freedom.

In search of truth, Kratos is on a mission to free his mind from illusion.

The three Furies responsible for his enslavement are the main antagonists of this installment, Tisiphone, Megaera, and Alecto. The Greek goddesses are sent to kill Kratos for

betraying his oath to the God of War, Ares. With the help of Orkos, the son of Alecto, Kratos must find the Eyes of Truth. This item allows him to see through the alternate realities induced by the Furies.

Weapons and items are limited compared to its’ predecessor. The Chains of Chaos is your only weapon but they are imbued throughout the game with four different elements: Fire of Ares, Ice of Poseidon, Soul of Hades, and the lightning of Zeus. Each one has their own set of combinations that provide numerous ways to defeat your enemies. The Oath Stone of Orkos allows you to be in two places at once; it has the capacity to assist you in puzzles or in combat. The Amulet of Uroborus can “heal” or “decay” certain obstacles, like fixing a platform so you can advance or even renovate an old chest to grab some goodies. It also has the ability to slow down targeted enemies, giving you that extra edge in battle.

Even with the lack of different weapons, there is a good balance

between button-mashing and strategy.

Although, repetitive moves will guarantee you a lot of restarts and maybe even a broken controller. Each enemy has their respective weaknesses that are necessary for you to take into account. You may know some already: if you have played God of War III you will unfortunately recognize quite a few enemies.

There is a flow to Ascension that is unparalleled. Sub scenes move seamlessly into gameplay. Boss battles are incredible with breathtaking graphics, underwater seascapes that evoke the “wow” factor. Simply put, movement throughout the game is unpredictable and exhilarating.

With all that being said, is it a terrible game? Not in the least. Would first-time players of the series see the game as anything less than astonishing? Doubt it. But it still fails to exceed certain expectations for the veterans out there. A lackluster plot, fewer weapons, redundant enemies, and an overtone of inadequacy force this title be average at best.

“Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn” (BG II) is a 2000 role-playing game for the PC by Black Gate Studios and a sequel to the then popular “Baldur’s Gate.” The view was the almost-overused isometric, three-quarter view and the characters were zany, including the evilhating, hamster-loving berserker Minsc. This is a long game; it took me dozens of hours to complete when I first played it, and that’s without getting all the secrets and sidequests.

In this story, you fight soldiers, thieves, wizards, trolls and other baddies in your pursuit of justice and a restoration of balance to the world and heavens. Sound like every other RPG in existence? That’s not the point.

The “Baldur’s Gate” series took the “Dungeons and Dragons” game and built a whole computer game out of it and a fun one at that. Do you want to find out what oldschool RPGs in your mom’s basement were supposed to look like?

Here you are. And not to mention, it will have none of the strange smells or loud Doritos crunching sounds to worry about -- win-win. This is all about killing monsters, grabbing loot and leveling up. Oh, and the other characters have funny conversations with each other too. (Even the hamster squeaks up from time to time.)

Play this game, pick up some gold and smash some tyranny.

BLACK ISLE STUDIOS

MLB THE SHOW 2013

PS3, PlayStation Vita

“Looks like he is swinging a garden hose out there.” The voice of commentator Steve Lyons after my first swing-atbat while playing the 2013 installment of Sony’s “MLB The Show.” And even though I am not a baseball enthusiast, this game blew me away. Everything from the sometimes brutally honest commentating to the fans in the stands is honestly astonishing. In the world of game simulations, “The Show” is one step ahead of everyone else.

Being one of the most in-depth sports games to date, it is an early Christmas present for most gamers. But, if you’re just getting your feet wet, the developers at Sony have added a beginner mode that’s designed to help any user learn the fundamentals of the game. This mode has an adaptive AI (artificial intelligence) system that progresses as you progress. So in other words, if you know how to hold the controller, you can play this game with

success.

One of the coolest aspects of this game is The Show Live. To illustrate, let’s say you’re watching your favorite team get slaughtered when it could have been a sweep. It’s one of those situations where you catch yourself saying “What in the hell are you doing?” every ten minutes.

Well guess what? With the “The Show Live,” it is possible to play all the daily games in the same environment. With upto-date data from MLB.com, you will even hear the commentators reference past and future match-ups and events.

So, with multiple game play modes and numerous new features and enhancements, “MLB The Show” is a must-have.

— JONATHON REID

The title features John Lyons as a new play-by play commentator.

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA

PREVIEWS MARCH 22 DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLAYSTATION VITA Will feature guest characters from Virtua Fighter, fighting game series and several new gameplay mechanics.

RESIDENT EVIL 6 PC The story told by Chris Redfield, a former member ofthe BSAA traumatized by a failed operation.

APRIL 2 DEFIANCE PS3, XBOX 360, PC A science-fictioned theme MMO from developer Trion Worlds.

NINJA GAIDEN 3: RAZOR’S EDGE WII U, PS3, XBOX 360 Widely praised for its previous single “What You Know,” the popular indie-rock band releases after two years.

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ORPHEUM THEATER To play on April 7, 2013

Hometown junky sound The rock band Garbage makes its return to Madison at Orpheum Theater on State Street GEORGE TREVIRANUS Editor-in-Chief Garbage, the rock band native to Madison, has plans of playing here during its 2013 tour. These are our kind of people.

The band consists of lead singer, Shirley Manson, of Scottish descent, as well as American musicians Duke Erikson on bass, guitar, keyboards and percussion, Steve Marker on guitar and keybords, and Butch Vig on drums and percussion.

Vig shared that the band has recently toured Europe and is glad to be coming back home for the show. They had the chance to return to Australia and New Zealand, for example, and he feels the crowds there are always wonderful.

“I think it’ll be more fun in a way, since it’ll be our show. We won’t be sharing production with anyone,” Vig said about the upcoming Madison show.

The band’s tour is for its new

album, “Not Your Kind of People.”

The last time Garbage played in a Madison venue was during Pondemoneum during the last week of July in 2012.

Vig recaps on their tour through Australia last fall, saying that “[they] sort of remind us of the Midwest. Blue collar and the people are friendly.”

The new album has performed well both domestically and internationally, having peaked at number one on Billboard’s list of U.S. Alternative Albums, number three for U.S. Independent Albums, and number five for U.S. Rock Albums.

Overseas, it did well in Scotland and Australia where it reached top ten soon after release.

The album was also the first time the band has strayed from its native Madison to record. The crew set up in Los Angeles to do “Not Your Kind of People.” Vig also points out that “all band members co-write and coproduce.”

The seven-year hiatus by the band leading up to the album was

primarily the result of a burn-out by all members. From 1995 through 2005, the band had recorded and played hundreds of shows and performed well during that period.

The band reformed to write songs for “Not Your Kind of People“ in 2010, but didn’t get into full recording mode until later that year and into 2011. It was ultimately recorded in several studios across California, and produced by the band with mixing by Billy Bush, an American musician, audio engineer and record producer.

There had originally been 25 or 26 songs during the album sessions, but the band cut it down due to about 15 for the deluxe version.

“Not Your Kind of People” was a call to arms in a way to anyone who feels like we do about the world,” Manson said to IFC. “It can be great to an outsider.”

The last time the band came to The Orpheum was in 2005. Tickets are available through the Orpheum website and etix.com.

It’s not hard to figure out why Justin Timberlake has been pushing an old-school vibe in the run-up to his third studio album, “The 20/20 Experience.” He performed at the Grammy Awards and more recently on “Saturday Night Live” wearing a tux, leading a similarly clad band stationed behind Art Deco music stands.

“As long as I got my suit and tie, I’m-a leave it all on the floor tonight,” he sings in “Suit & Tie,” the snazzy lead single from the album.

“All pressed up in black and white, and you’re dressed in that dress I like.”

True, the singer favors any era, the Jazz Age, early-1960s Motown, you name it, where formal wear ruled. But on the eve of his first album in more than six years, Timberlake is reminding us that as quickly as music moves today, great style persists. It’s an especially important point given that since the singer’s last album, 2006’s “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift have taken over his old spot at the center of pop.

And then there’s that other Justin, Justin Bieber. Timberlake, 32, wasn’t invisible while those successors rose: He was acting, designing clothes and taking part in a relaunch of Myspace, of all things. Recently, he reportedly headlined a Myspace event at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

But it’s been long enough since he identified as a working musician that “The 20/20 Experience” feels like an attempt to reclaim Timberlake’s space in a deeply altered landscape; it makes a play for timelessness at a moment of unabashed ephemerality. Timberlake punches up vintage styles with modern touches, as in “That Girl,” which marries Al Green’s lithe Memphis R&B to a percolating drum-machine beat, and “Suit & Tie,” which interrupts a lush Philly-soul groove for a breakdown seemingly modeled on the drowsy Houston hip-hop variant known as chopped-and-screwed. But on an album whose title apparently references the accuracy of hindsight, that deep-read content feels ancillary to Timberlake’s overall idea that love and old-fashioned talent can prove everlasting.

— MIKAEL WOOD,

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MEIR KVELERTAK Upcoming second studio album by the Norweigian rock band.

APRIL 9 WHEELHOUSE BRAD PAISLEY Ninth studio album from Paisley will feature a whopping 17 tracks.

PARAMORE PARAMORE This will be the bands fourth studio albuma nd first album with Zach and Josh Farro.

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sports EDITOR: TROY BRUZEWSKI CLARIONSPORTS@ MADISONCOLLEGE.EDU

QUICKHITS Recent WolfPack highlights

Miller named 2nd team All-Conference, All-Region Freshman guard Jason Miller provided plenty of highlights in what was a tough season for the Madison College men’s basketball team. He led the team in scoring with 458 points a game, averaging 15.8 points. His total

of 157 rebounds, an average of 5.4 per game, was also tops for the team. So it comes as little surprise that Miller received post-season recognition. The former Kaukauna standout was recently named to both the second team North Central Community College Conference AllConference squad and the second team NJCAA Region IV All-Region team.

Spangler receives honors for women’s basketball MILLER

Courtney Spangler had some truly dominant performances for the Madison College women’s basketball team this year, including her effort in the team’s post-season win over

Harper College. Those efforts didn’t go unnoticed. Spangler, a sophomore post player, was named to the N4C All-Conference Team and the NJCAA All-Region IV Team.

Spangler started all 32 games Madison College played this season. She converted on 40.4 percent of her shots from the field and led the team with 8.31 rebounds a game.

In addition, she had 41 assists and eight blocked shots.

Madison College finished the year with a 15-17 overall record and a 9-5 conference SPANGLER record.

Baseball team looks to build on success CLARION STAFF REPORT After three-straight NJCAA Division II World Series berths, it’s not surprising that the Madison College baseball team enters the season ranked seventh nationally.

Last year, the WolfPack placed fourth in the World Series tournament, won the N4C conference title with an 11-1 record and finished 45-13 WolfPack overall.

With the team return sevBaseball eral players from last year, there’s plenty of reason for 2012 regular season: such high expectations and 45-13 overall optimism.

11-1 in conference play Pitchers Shane Adler, Cody Peterson, Mac 2012 post-season: Wichmann and Jameson Finished fourth in the Sadowske return from last NJCAA Division II World year, brining a combined Series. record of 16-4.

Adler, a 6-foot-4 rightKey stats from 2012: handed pitcher, was named Hitting first team all-conference last Batting average: year. He posted a 7-2 record WolfPack .332 with 41 strikeouts and a 3.76 opponents .257 ERA. Peterson, a right-handRuns scored: ed pitcher, made 14 appearWolfPack 419, ances and five starts last year, opponents 211 posting a 4-2 record and a Extra base hits: 2.89 ERA with 34 strikeouts.

WolfPack 121, Wichmann pitched in nine opponents 89 games and had three starts, posting a 4-0. Sadowske Pitching pitched in 10 games with a 1-0 ERA: WolfPack 3.69, record.

Opponents 8.64 In addition, a few of the Strikeouts: team’s top hitters from last WolfPack 322, year return to the squad.

Opponents 262 Bryce Barsness, an outfielder, hit .364 for the WolfPack with 27 RBI and nine doubles. Infielder Ryan McShane batted .351, drove in 28 runs, scored 58 runs and hit 13 doubles. He was named first-team all-conference after the season. Nathan Pollock, an outfielder, finished last year with a .292 batting average with 11 doubles and 34 RBI. Taylor Carlson played third base and

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Madison College baseball coach Mike Davenport works with a hitter during a recent practice. first base, batting .213 with 11 RBI. Madison College’s sophomore class also includes transfers shortstop Greg Rhude, a shortstop, pitcher and infielder Hayden Hughey and left-handed pitcher Zach Ransom.

With so much experience back, the team will still have some holes for its incoming freshmen to fill.

Gone are the team’s top two hitters from last year, Luke Maldonado and Treysen Vavra. Maldonado hit .408 with 33 RBI, while Vavra hit .407 with 48 RBI and three home runs.

Also gone are Landon Tenhagen and Danny Sullivan, both of whom were named to the All-Region Second Team for their performances in the regional tourna-

ment. Tenhagen had a season batting average of .367 with 52 RBI, four home runs and 13 doubles. Sullivan had a perfect 7-0 record pitching for the WolfPack, with 58 strikeouts and just 13 walks.

Josh Rowles and Vincent Schmitz are the only other players to hit over .300 who finished their second year with the team last year. Rowles hit .316 with 20 RBI, while Schmitz hit .316 with 20 RBI and five doubles.

Madison College’s home season is scheduled to open on Friday, April 5, with a doubleheader against Morton College starting at 3:30 p.m. The team will then host Triton College on Saturday, April 6, at noon and 3 p.m. and Blackhawk College-Moline on Sunday, April 7, at noon and 3 p.m.

Softball team prepares for new season CLARION STAFF REPORT

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A Madison College softball player fields a ball in practice as assistant coach Mike Bridge works with a catcher in the background.

After a winless 2011 campaign, the Madison College softball team took a big step toward competitiveness last year.

The WolfPack finished 14-24 overall and 7-9 in conference, posting the team’s best winning percentage since 2008.

Six returning players from last year and a strong group of freshmen recruits give Madison College several reasons to expect its improvement to continue.

Returning to the Madison College team this year will be Madison Milsap, Marissa Shaner, Samantha Schuchardt, Heather Edgren, Haily Hovland and Jodee Taylor.

Milsap and Edgren are the top returning hitters. An infielder and catcher, Milsap hit .273 last year with 17 runs batted in and 20 runs scored. Edgren, a first baseman, hit .241 last year, scored 17 runs and had 16 RBI. Gone, though, are the team’s top four hitters from a year ago: Brittany Kaltenberg, .472 average and 34 runs scored; Courtney Ullmer, .333 average and 20 RBI; Amber Clifcorn, .299 average and 32 RBI; and Lindsey Reno, .274 average and 16 RBI.

Shaner and Schuchardt are the top returning pitchers from a year ago. Shaner had a 9-11 record last year with a 3.32 ERA and 101 strikeouts. Schuchardt had a 5-10 record with a 4.03 ERA and 64 strike outs.

They will be joined by freshman pitchers Paige Weber and Tesha Peer. Weber is from Janesville Craig High School, where she was named second team All-Conference (Big Eight) both her sophomore and senior seasons. Peer is from River Ridge High School in Lancaster and was first team All-Conference (Six Rivers West) her senior year and second team All-Conference her junior year.

The WolfPack softball team had two doubleheaders scheduled to begin their 2013 season on March 16 and March 17, but inclement weather forced the cancelation of both.

Their first action of the season is delayed until Friday, March 22, in Titusville, Fla., against Ecclesia College of Arkansas.

Madison will also face SUNY-Potsdam of New York. Doubleheaders also are scheduled for Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday, along with a solo game, Sunday. Nine games in total are scheduled during Madison College’s sixday stay.

WolfPack Softball 2012 regular season: 14-24 overall 7-9 in conference 2012 post-season: Went 1-2 in the NJCAA Region IV Tournament Key stats from 2012: Hitting Batting average: WolfPack .260 opponents .307 Runs scored: WolfPack 169, opponents 254 Pitching ERA: WolfPack 3.95, opponents 3.26 Strikeouts: WolfPack 171, opponents 191

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NFC NORTH REVIEW: PART 3

Vikings pondering ways to help star running back MICHAEL KLEIN News Editor Minnesota was possibly the most overachieving as team of the NFC last season. They defied experts and most fans’ expectations as they squeaked their way into the playoffs before running out of steam against the Pack in the Wild Card round.

The Vikings will enter their last season at the rundown Metrodome with reigning MVP Adrian Peterson entering another offseason in infirmary. Luckily for Minnesota, Peterson’s hernia surgery last month will require infinitely less rehab than his ACL tear did. There are few reasons to believe that the 2,000+ yard rusher will not be primed for another dominate season. However, there are some huge concerns for the team to address before that happens: like the rest of the offense.

Quarterback Christian Ponder appeared to turn the corner as the year wound down, but it is fair to question how much credit he deserves considering he led the second worst pass offense

in all of football. In his defense, according to ESPN’s barometer for quarterback efficiency, the QBR, he nearly ranked in the top half of NFL starting signal callers. Will the addition of Greg Jennings be enough to strengthen a receiving corp that lost disgruntled wide receiver Percy Harvin? Anyone watching the AD or bust offense in 2012 knows the team needs a bigger target to grab the random Ponder wobbler.

Before the team can look at available free agents, they would be wise to take care of their own. So far, the team has already re-signed offensive tackle Phil Loadhoalt, an outstanding run blocker on the right side. They’ve also came to agreements with linebacker Erin Henderson, fullback Jerome Felton, safety Jamarca Sanford and offensive lineman Joe Berger.

Fortunately for Minnesota fans, the team has a healthy cap number with the ability to shake things up. Already adding Jennings helps. Another possibility would be adding another solid tight end. Not only would this add another big body for Ponder to throw to, but it

gives Minnesota more reason to run heavy sets to give Peterson more room to maneuver.

As for April’s draft, Minnesota is at 23 in the draft. The Vikings need to address one of two needs. Either they find a suitable compliment for Harvin at receiver, or they give rush-man Jared Allen some help on the defensive line.

Utah’s defensive tackle Star Lotulelei is the biggest force coming out at his position. Once believed to be a top pick, a heart condition has him falling in most experts mock drafts. If he somehow makes it to Minnesota, the pick is a no-brainer. His presence in the middle would remind Vikings fans of the Williams’ wall brothers. If he’s taken beforehand, wide receiver Keenan Allen should be available.

Minnesota may be a few pieces away from being a perennial playoff team or even a few bad breaks away from the Lions of years past. Only time will tell how management pieces the 2013 squad together, but all that is certain is if Peterson is upright and running healthy, they will be no pushovers.

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Maidson College schedules and results.

BASEBALL Schedule MAR. 16 MAR. 17 MAR. 22 MAR. 23

MAR. 23 MAR. 25

MAR. 26 MAR. 27 MAR. 28 MAR. 29 APRIL 2 APRIL 4 APRIL 5 APRIL 6 APRIL 7 APRIL 11 APRIL 13 APRIL 14 APRIL 18 APRIL 20 APRIL 21 APRIL 23 APRIL 26 APRIL 27

at Illinois Valley Community College, DH, cancelled due to weather. at Kankakee Community College, DH, 3-0 WIN, 2-0 LOSS vs. Pasco-Hernando Community College, in Port Richey, Fla, 3 p.m. vs. Rochester Community & Technical College, at Winter Haven, Fla., 2 p.m. vs. Elgin Community College, at Winter Haven, Fla., 4:30 p.m. vs. Southeast Community College, Neb., DH, at Auburndale, Fla., noon & 3 p.m. vs. Elgin Community College, DH, at Auburndale, Fla., noon & 3 p.m. vs. Prairie State College, in Auburdale, Fla., 1:30 p.m. vs. Detroit Tigers, at Lakeland, Fla., 1 p.m. at University of Tampa JV, Tampa, Fla., 6 p.m. at Harper College, DH, 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. at Highland Community College, DH, 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. at home vs. Morton College, DH, 3:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. at home vs. Triton College, DH, noon & 3 p.m. at home vs. Blackhawk CollegeMoline, DH, noon & 3 p.m. at Oakton Community College, DH, Des Plaines, Ill., 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. at home vs. Joliet Junior College, DH, noon & 3 p.m. at home vs. Carl Sandburg College, DH, noon & 3 p.m. at Kishwaukee College, Malta, Ill, DH, 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. at home vs. Rock Valley College, DH, noon & 3 p.m. at home vs. Parkland College, DH, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. at home vs. Elgin Community College, DH, 3:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. at home vs. McHenry County College, DH, 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. at College of DuPage, DH, noon & 3 p.m.

For a complete schedule for baseball, visit madisoncollegeathletics.com.

SOFTBALL Schedule MAR. 16 MAR. 17 MAR. 22 MAR. 22 MAR. 23 MAR. 23 MAR. 24 MAR. 26 MAR. 26 MAR. 27 MAR. 27 MAR. 29 MAR. 30 APRIL 1 APRIL 5 APRIL 6 APRIL 7 APRIL 12 APRIL 13 APRIL 17 APRIL 19 APRIL 20

at South Suburban College, South Holland, Ill., DH, cancelled - weather. at College of Lake County, Grayslake, Ill., DH, cancelled - weather. vs. Ecclesia College in Titusville, Fla., 11 a.m. vs. Suny-Potsdam JV in Titusville, Fla., 1 p.m. vs. McHenry County College in Clermont, Fla., 1 p.m. vs. Ancilla College in Clermont, Fla., 3 p.m. vs. Prairie State College, DH, in Titusville, Fla., 9 a.m. vs. Prairie State College in Titusville, Fla,. 9 a.m. vs. Rainy River Community College in Titusville, Fla., 11 a.m. vs. Elgin Community College in Titusville, Fla., 9 a.m. vs. Suny-Purchase JV in Titusville, Fla., 11 a.m. at Rock Valley College, DH, Rockford, Ill., noon. at Joliet Junior College, DH, Joliet, Ill., noon. at Harper College, DH, Palatine, Ill., 3 p.m. at College of DuPage, DH, Glen Ellyn, Ill., 3 p.m. at home vs. Harper College, DH, noon. at home vs. South Suburban College, DH, noon. at Triton College, DH, River Grove, Ill., 3 p.m. at home vs. Rock Valley College, DH, noon. at UW-Platteville JV, DH, Platteville, WI, 3 p.m. at home vs. Joliet Junior College, DH, 3 p.m. at home vs. College of DuPage, DH, noon.

For a complete schedule for softball, visit madisoncollegeathletics.com.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2013 | PUZZLED PLACES | 15

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53 Squeezes (out) 54 “__ Yankees” 55 California ball club, in sports crawl lines 56 Census datum 57 Sibling who stereotypically feels left out, and a hint to the little one hiding in 17-, 23-, 34and 50-Across 61 Having four sharps, in music 62 Bit of broccoli 63 Singer Tennessee __ Ford 64 Do simple math 65 Hal Prince’s record 21 66 Quaint oath

DOWN 1 Rum brand with a cocktail named for it 2 Bewitches 3 “Fess up!”

4 Golf bag item 5 Choral work 6 Childish comeback 7 Bruin great Bobby 8 Part of most eyeglasses 9 Car owner’s pmt.

10 Having serious debts 11 Got serious 12 Docs-in-training 14 Herd member 18 Holds 22 Make a move 24 New Ager John 25 Letter-shaped fasteners 26 Haus husband 27 Pump name seen in Canada 31 Stretch 32 Fireplace fuel 35 Wind in the orchestra 36 Walked all over 37 Air__: Floridabased carrier 38 Memory malady 39 Shelf support 40 Took over, as territory 43 Hint

44 Horn of Africa country 45 Prepared for baking, as bread dough 47 French possessive 48 [Sigh!]

49 With 58-Down, judge in ’90s news 51 Not in a predictable way 52 Spills the beans 57 Rockies hrs.

58 See 49-Down 59 “The __ Patrick Show”: sports talk program 60 Centuries-long realm dissolved in 1806: Abbr.

INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the squares so that each row, column, and 3-by3 box contain the numbers 1 through 9.

There are six levels of difficulty ranging from one star to six stars with six being the most difficult. The answer is located on the left.

DIFFICULTY RATING: