The Clarion issue 3-24-21

MARCH 24, 2021 • THEONLINECLARION.COM • VOLUME 51, ISSUE 13 • MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE OPINION

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Pandemic blame game brings rise in violence » 7

Chef Series returns this spring

Milwaukee Bucks continue climb in playoff hunt »12

Madison College’s popular Chef Series is back with virtual presentations » 9

Trustyle Salon welcomes shaggy-haired students KALEIA LAWRENCE Opinion Editor

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A mannequin head with a face mask on displayed at the Truax Salon.

With the pandemic, many people have turned to at-home hygiene. This has resulted in many lopsided haircuts, ill-fitting bangs and shaved heads.

One day, I got sick of my long hair and wanted it chopped off.

I submerged my hair into some cold water and threw it into a low ponytail. My friend grabbed the scissors out of the kitchen and cut it all off with an agonizingly slow chop. The results? Crooked.

If you don’t want to end up like me, visit the Trustyle Salon on the Truax campus.

Many services are still offered, despite the coronavirus.

This includes hair care, coloring and styling services, as well as nail care services. They also offer skin care services, however, most of these are not offered due to the use of face masks.

All of these services are offered safely. There are only four students in the salon at a time, typically with two instructors on the floor to help out.

Sanitizing is done to everything that you or your stylists touch.

In addition, Barbercide is used to disinfect combs and scissors.

Not only are the services safe, but affordable as well. For a trim

and to get a bang cut, it was only $10. To view all of their prices, visit madisoncollege.edu/salon, their Facebook page at Madison College Trustyle Salon or on Instagram at madisoncollegetrustylesalon.

You have to pay for your service with a credit or debit card, which is another safety precaution. However, you can leave your tip in cash.

In the program, the classes have just started to have some in person sections. Before that, like most programs, all classes were online. Jaimeson Leigh, a » SEE SALON PAGE 5

Wadsworth leads International Interior Design Association EIMY GONZALEZ News Editor Madison college, without a doubt, leads — as well as is led by — resilient and passionate students. Members of the International Interior Design Association student center (IIDA) such as Melissa Wadsworth, vice president of the IIDA campus center at Madison College, are an example of this determination to move forward and make the best of their club even through these unprecedented times.

The past year was one full of challenges, not only for students and staff who were engaged in their program, but for club members who are constantly trying to make a community and connect themselves with other resources to make the most out of their college experience. “it’s harder to get people to participate in things virtually.

You know, when you are at the school and are in front of people and you see people, you have the opportunity to maybe say, ‘Hey! Stay after class, we are going to have this cool event.’ and people usually stick around,” says Wadsworth.

The IIDA student center at Madison College is an extension of the IIDA Association of Wisconsin and there is usually one located at each college.

Therefore, unlike other clubs, to become a member you must be a part of the association as well as in the Interior design program.

The club is structured in a way that the members can truly benefit from their program and graduate with more tools as well as have an introduction to the many aspects of interior design. » SEE DESIGN PAGE 5

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Farmer’s market moves Outdoor event will open at Alliant Energy Center on April 10 PAIGE ZEZULKA Copy Editor The Dane County Farmers’ Market will be back in Madison on Saturday, April 10. Instead of being located at the Capitol Square where the market is usually held, the outdoor event will take place at the Alliant Energy Center to start off the year.

“Our fundamental mission is to ensure that Wisconsin family farms and small food businesses can be economically viable and that our community has access to high-quality, fresh local foods.” said Market Manager Sarah Elliot, “This mission continues whether we are permitted to be on the Square or not.”

Elliot mentioned, in a recent

press release, that the market will be returning to the original location on the Square at some point throughout the season. But for now, the new location provides its customers a safe place to engage in the annual tradition.

The market will be available for the community on Saturdays from 7 a.m.-noon. Customers have an option to visit the market, browse and shop for items the traditional way or they can pre-order their items for pick up.

DCFM also provides Wednesday Local Food Pick Ups at the Alliant Energy Center. This is a safe way for customers to purchase products without any contact. Starting on March 24, the pickup drive-thru will be in the parking lot in front of the Exhibition

Hall at the Alliant Energy Center at the address of 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713.

Pick up times are from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

“Many of our loyal customers love the Local Food Pick Ups because they can leisurely shop from their homes and then safely and efficiently drive-thru the pickup while the farmers place their orders in their vehicles,” said Market Manager, Sarah Elliott.

DCFM has relayed a Safe Shopper Code of Conduct on their website regarding rules and regulations for its visitors who choose the on-foot shopping option on Saturdays. » SEE MARKET PAGE 5

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As a child, I loved the adventure of going to the public library in the big city.

My mom would bring us on Saturday mornings, once a month or so, as our small town had no library to call its own. The drive into town wasn’t that long, but long enough for a small child (or a back seat full of them) to get antsy.

After a while, we pulled into the city, which seemed magical as the streets were numerous and went on and on.

Large shopping centers, endless restaurants, a long winding river, and a big college; it all intrigued me.

I remember looking out the window pretending that I was flying over, around, and between everything. When we finally made it to the library, I remember the feeling of awe at seeing such a large, beautiful brick building. We

stayed all morning browsing the shelves, lost in our own worlds, and went home with our arms full of the treasures we found.

The joy I felt for libraries as a child is still with me when I enter a library, and it is in the spirit of remembering that joy that I am writing about today.

Every April, our whole country takes a week to really appreciate libraries and all they do for us with National Library week.

Do you have joyful library memories like mine? Do you visit your Madison College or local public library? Are

Clarion and Yahara Journal receive national recognition

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The Clarion and the Yahara Journal were among the student publications honored at the Associated Collegiate Press Spring National College Media Convention presented virtually on March 18-20.

Best-of-show awards were presented in both organizational and individual categories.

The Clarion won a fourth place best-of-show award for general excellence among two-year college newspapers for its Feb. 17, 2021, issue.

The newspaper also took seventh place best-of-show for twoyear college websites.

Clarion Broadcasting earned a fifth place best-of-show award for its weekly broadcast news program produced by Sabeel Samrah.

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there friends, family, or young people in your lives that you are sharing that adventure with the way my Mom did for me?

No matter what your relationship with libraries, they will be as thrilled to see you, as you will be, once you discover all that they have to offer.

Libraries have been finding new ways to keep their services open to everyone over the past year, both physically and virtually.

I have three ways you can support your libraries for National Library Week without even leaving your house.

First, visit your library online and discover some of the resources you can find – maybe you can get lost in a good eBook or find a streaming film to watch.

Second, follow your library on social media to keep up with the programs and services available – and then participate.

Third, if you have questions, Ask! Librarians love answering questions and helping people find the information that they need.

Because here is the thing – I became a librarian out of my love of libraries and all that they offer, and I don’t think I’m alone.

This April, take a moment to find some joy at your library, and thank your librarian for what they do.

Happy National Library Week to all the incredible librarians that have helped me along the way and will help me in the future!

seventh place best-of-show award in the literary arts magazine category.

Individual honors went to Anica Graney, Steven Andriantsiratahina and Cassandra Cullen.

Graney won second place bestof-show in the print design category for the front page of the Oct. 28, 2020, issue.

Andriantsiratahina won third place in the advertising category for the print advertisement he created promoting the Yahara Journal’s bad love poem contest.

Cullen also received recognition in the advertising category, placing ninth for her broadcast advertisement for Clarion Radio promoting the college’s Handshake App. Congratulations to all involved with The Clarion Newspaper, Clarion Broadcasting, and The Yahara Journal.

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Editor-in-chief Anica Graney holds one of the trophies the Clarion received in a past contest.

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Notable incidents include trespassing and vehicle issues

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As Public Safety Officers, we respond to many calls for service and communicate our activities to the college community. Here are some notable incidents from the past few weeks.

On Feb. 26, Officers came into contact with a frequent trespasser at the Goodman Sports Complex.

The individual was shoveling messages into the snow, he was warned for trespassing and escorted off the premises.

On March 2, Officers were dispatched to an individual on campus who was feeling ill. Officers responded and rendered aid until Madison Paramedics arrived on scene.

On Feb. 11, Officers made contact with an individual whose vehicle had slid off the roadway and was stuck in a snow-

bank. Officers grabbed shovels and started digging. The driver was able to get his vehicle out of the snow and go on his way.

Public Safety would like to remind everyone that it is not advised to leave your vehicle on the property overnight.

If you must, please make sure to secure your vehicle and keep all valuables out of sight to deter opportunist crimes from occurring.

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Sean Green* Program: IT Network Specialist Senate position running for: President Activities: Peer Support Specialist in the Student Success Center: September 2019-Present, Student Senator: October 2019-Present, Student Senate President: May 2020-Present, Student Representative on IT Council: November 2019-Present, NSLS Member: January 2021-Present What would you like to accomplish? My main goal is to continue the work that I had started last May and continue to do to this day, which would be student engagement.

I want to see Student Life organizations become closer and collaborate more and I want every student to feel welcomed when they joined the Madison College community. The pandemic made everything that much more challenging and new strategies on how to approach student engagement had to be proposed and tested out. An idea like creating a virtual office so that any student could drop in between 11-8 Monday – Friday and speak to us about issues that they were having is an awesome idea, but it’s clear now that Senate need to be advertising it more than what we original were doing. Being confined to a virtual world can be limiting yet at the same time, it forces us to be creative.

I think more accommodations for students and their mental health need to be evaluated. While the entire Madison College community is in the very long process of transitioning into what a post COVID “normal” will look like, there needs to be some consideration for how stressful it has been for every student. Not every student has the same situation going on, to compare one student’s situation to another’s is like trying to compare apples to oranges. If, let’s say, a student doesn’t want to turn their camera on but is still able to fully participate in every other manner, should their grade be negatively affected? No, it shouldn’t. I then hear the counterpoint in the back of my mind “this is what they signed up for” No they didn’t. No one did. I have heard the same line since fall semester started and it goes something like “I didn’t want to go to college to better my life, have everything on the line, and then be stressed if I might get sick.” I don’t think students are asking for a hall pass, we want to work for our degree, but finding the middle ground has got to happen. I see and hear all the time the progress that’s being done to try and help with mental health, but I think not everyone is on board just yet.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? Communication: it’s the one thing that leads to being successful at anything in life Listening: I have enjoyed every opportunity as Senate President to have conversations with students where I can just let them talk and I listen.

Being truthful/staying true to oneself and everyone around them no matter what happens Acceptance: I think we need to accept each other; it doesn’t mean we need to agree with them. It’s fine to have a difference of opinion but we can at least accept that they have an opinion in the first place rather than no opinion at all.

I like to be organized, have structure and routine, and I am detail orientated.

What initiatives should the Senate devote its work to, which would be most helpful for students at Madison College? The thing that is hurting the Student Senate the most is that we don’t have a wide range of voices that this Madison College community represents.

So, when we try to decide what’s best for the needs of all students, we are missing a bunch of those. We want those voices and try to actively pursue finding them.

Student outreach is needed. We want to make sure every student is being represented, age, sex, race, gender, identity, and that list can go on.

I wanted to be President the first time around because I wanted a system that worked for everyone and though we have made some ground we are not there yet. A lot more progress must be made, and I want to continue to dedicate my time to seeing it through.

Brennan Balestrieri Program: Cloud IT Senate position running for: General Senator Activities: ACLU - helped build student membership and helped organize trips including to conference in Chicago. March For Our Lives - helped organize march of 10,000 people for sensible gun reform What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? Organizational skills, team building experience, love peer mentoring and coaching, social media and website design experience.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? Increase outreach to minority and impoverished families; increase services for community members near campuses; increase visibility of anti-racist, pro-inclusivity programs; eliminate obstacles to enrollment and participation for poor Wisconsin families, especially new immigrants and communities historically impacted by racism and colonialism (Native, black, latinX etc.).

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The Madison College Student Senate is hosting its annual election March 29-April 2 to fill the President and Senator roles for the 2021-2022 academic year. All degree students will receive their ballot directly through their Madison College email on Monday, March 29, and will have until Friday, April 2, to cast their vote electronically.

All degree students will be able to vote for the following positions: Student Senate President, 14 General Senators, Fort Atkinson Senator, Goodman South Senator, Portage Senator, Reedsburg Senator, and Watertown Senator. Write-in votes are encouraged, particularly for the open seats, which include the Fort Atkinson Senator, Portage Senator, and Watertown Senator positions. Check out the Madison College Student Senate website and follow them on social media to learn more about how the organization advocates for students. They also host virtual office hours Monday-Thursday, which are posted in WolfPack Connect.

Website: www.madisoncollegesenate.org Facebook: Facebook.com/ MadisonCollegeStudentSenate Instagram: @madisonstudentsenate Twitter: @MCSenate *Incumbent candidates who are current Senators or Officers A special thanks to Student Senate Advisor Ellie Rome, who compiled this information.

Joseph Ciardelli* Program: Electrical Engineering Technology Senate position running for: General Senator Activities: UW-Madison Taekwondo Club - Instructor Board: Learned organization, leadership, and teaching.

Kappa Eta Kappa - Professional Electrical Engineering Fraternity - Executive Board: Learned about administrative and organizational tasks.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? I’m good at listening and observing, distilling information into key points, brainstorming with people and facilitating communication, planning, and organizing.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to learn more about the processes and administration the Student Senate is involved in and bring some of my time and energy and experience to hopefully affect some positive changes in whatever we apply ourselves too.

Estella Howard Program: Human Resources Management Senate position running for: Portage Senator Involvement: I currently work a financial aid assistance helping students answer questions about financial Aid and other loans and grants. I have also worked on the student advisory committee last year prior to COVID. I was also an officer with the PTK honor society. All of these roles have been great leader roles and allowed me to a voice for students and provide great support.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? I maintain great academic records and take my education very serious. This makes me a great mentor and leader for students. I also care deeply about the success of all students and will fight to give them every tool and resources they need. I have also been part of other committees and have worked closely with Madison College. Also been on the dean’s list every semester.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to help make students’ lives easier.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 | NEWS | 3 I want to be the ear they can depend on. Being a voice for people and being a resource is something I have always had a passion for. That’s why I’m in the HR field.

I plan on using my passion as a career.

Donna Hutcherson Program: Criminal Justice Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Criminal Justice Association, Student Advisory Committee. I am the Assisted Vice President for CJA, I have used my attention to detail, compassion and management skills. In the Student Advisory Committee, I have used my ability to communicate with staff and peers on the committee. We help develop the CT3 roll out on the New Madison College page.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? The qualities I pose to make me a great fit would be, understanding the need of my peers.

Management and organizational are great skill that I have excelled over the years. I have over 20 years of management and organizational skills. I am dependable and I communicate well.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to accomplish that every individual would feel as though they belong, and that their voice is heard. I would like to ensure that programs are in place for different needs of students. To ensure students feel safe no matter what demographic they are. I am eager to learn more about Madison College and be a part of making a difference.

Kaitlyn Klonsinski Program: Liberal Arts Transfer Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Though I have not participated in organizations at Madison College, as I have previously held positions of employment that I was obligated to outside of my classes, I was a part of a few organizations at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: CHAARG and The Salt Company. CHAARG is a college women’s health and fitness group that aims to share a passion for movement with women of all identities, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. This group provided me with an encouraging and energetic space to get to know women of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities-- many of which I still have a relationship with today! The Salt Company (popularly referred to as just ‘Salt’) is a college ministry organization that offers a welcoming and loving space of worship for college students. Through this group and the founded relationships, I felt more confident in my own identities, as well as my ability to interact with so many different individuals in a space. Salt provided its members with an encouraging and energetic space to promote tolerance, respect, and communication between its members.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? To hold a Student Senate position at Madison College requires someone who is diligent, organized, insightful, and meticulous. I can confidently say that I achieve each of these standards. As we look ahead into the summer and fall of 2021, it is no secret that new challenges still await. I am confident that my developed skills of self-awareness, communication, empathy, and proactiveness will aid in meeting the demands of the Madison College Student Senate. I would be honored to serve alongside individuals who will promote honest and open conversation, encourage both self- and peer-criticism in order to best represent our diverse student population, and to work with members of the Madison College administration in order to meet the needs of its students.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? The next several months will bring great change, thus demanding responsive and resolute leadership from the Madison College Student Senate. Whether or not we achieve in-person classes by next fall, it is critical that we continue preparing for the transition.

My goals while serving on the Madison College Student Senate would be focused on this; I intend to highlight the situations of students who do face unique barriers when considering their return to Madison College after over a year of quarantine, a health and sanitation crisis, economic instability, and societal tragedy, reflection, and transformation. As much as a Student Senate position is about accountability and advocating for my fellow students, it is also about learning, self-criticism and reflection, and never allowing oneself to overlook or dismiss the situation of a student because of an inability to consider and/or understand. I believe the best way to represent all students at Madison College is by communicating with our student groups, its leaders, and its members. I aim to directly collaborate with such groups, especially those organizing minority students who are able to more directly share the needs of the involved students. Ultimately, the role of our Student Senate is to speak on behalf of the students at Madison College.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and welcomed when returning to campus, whenever that will be. My goals will largely focus on ensuring that all students feel heard in this transition, as well as throughout their education at Madison Area Technical College.

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Andrea LaBella Program: Business Management Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: This is my first semester with Madison College. Being amid COVID-19 has not allowed many in person opportunities to learn about many other activities. This is part of why I want to join the Senate.

I would like to potentially join a club next semester too! As far as things I have done outside of school, I previously volunteered at a Baptist Episcopal Church food pantry and a Humane Society before moving to the Madison Area. What I learned was that I enjoyed putting in work to help others. Whether it was giving a lonely cat some cuddles, lifting 50lbs crates of flour, or just lending an ear to people who needed to talk. I believe every person can spread positivity no matter how big or small the manner is that they do it.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? I think communication is key for many things in life. Not just verbal, but also listening, reading, and understanding what people are conveying to you. I pride myself on being a great communicator and will always do my best to ensure people feel heard. It may sound corny, but diplomacy. It sounds like such a fancy word but many of us use this skill every day. I always try to act with grace and tact in every situation.

Compassion. If someone were to ask me what this world needs more of, I would say compassion. Especially in these times. People are confused, scared, and maybe even a little frustrated. I have always been a compassionate person and I think that would translate well to the duties of a Student Senator.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? First and foremost, I would like to learn. I want to learn about the College and all it offers to students so I can better help people who need it. I would like to listen to other students and find out what would benefit them and help their education experience at Madison College and be an advocate for their needs.

Lukas Sebranek* Program: Liberal Arts Transfer Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I am an incumbent member of the Student Senate. I deeply enjoy my Senate position and I have learned more about being a dissenting vote as well as having a good relationship with people I disagree with.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? I am a good listener, I do what my conscious tells me, and I am a quick learner.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to make the college a better place for my fellow students. I would like to make sure that students of many different beliefs and values are represented in the student government.

Jack Shockey Program: Paralegal Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Fox Student Association, Senator University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Fox Cities Campus (allocated segregated university fee dollars to campus clubs and organizations, utilized organizational skills to uphold and advance students’ rights, provided student representation on campus committees). Biology Club University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Fox Cities Campus What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? My strongest quality is listening to others and my ability to make decisions that reflect others thinking. Understanding and conversing with people that share different viewpoints is beneficial in decision making. I held this belief while serving as a Fox Student Association Senator at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Fox Cities Campus. I, along with my fellow senators, held discussions with University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh faculty at the onset of the Covid19 pandemic, with the purpose of sharing our student body’s concerns. We were able to help transition to an online learning format and relayed issues that arose.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? Improving the transfer process for students coming to Madison College from other campuses is very important, as I experienced difficulties while transferring from my former campus. Expanding resources for students who suffer from hunger or homelessness is also of upmost importance because no student should be disadvantaged due to their economic status. Every student deserves the access to basic necessities that enable them to succeed in their education.

Amanda Streiff Program: Criminal Justice Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I haven’t been in any organizations. I am very interested in becoming part of this.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? I like to represent people who don’t feel they are heard or just be a part of a group to coordinate activities.

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CANDIDATE PROFILES CONTINUED What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? Unsure but I would love the experience.

Inamuddin Syed Program: Liberal Arts Transfer Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I haven’t participated in any organizations or activities because firstly I am already in a volunteering program at McFarland Police Department as a post of Police explorer. I joined the college in the fall of 2020 which was all online. So, I didn’t find any good activities, all of them were online and I didn’t want that.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? Some qualities and skills that I possess that can make me a good candidate to be a senator are1.) Good Listener. 2.) Motivated. 3.) Good Organization skills. 4.) Teamwork-driven person. 5.) Creative.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? A few things that I would like to accomplish with the Madison College Student Senate are- 1.) I want to advocate for students. 2.) I want to make a difference in terms of the experience of Madison College.

Aleemuddin Syed* Program: Liberal Arts Transfer Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I am serving Student Senate for close to 1 year now. I have some decent knowledge about Senate as a whole. I have a better understanding how does committee works, parliamentary procedure and public relation committee. I have served as the VP of PR in my previous term.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? I definitely have some good ideas to promote Student Senate election at large. I am a good listener and a motivated person.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to help recover Madison College from the Covid-19 pandemic. Also, I want to advocate for the Madison College students!

Daniel Thompson Program: Liberal Arts Transfer Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: President of the UW-Whitewater Racquetball Club. Organized racquetball leagues and tournaments. Improved player skills by hosting racquetball clinics.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? Strong interpersonal and networking skills. Responsible. Respectful. Open-minded.

Independent. Resourceful. Excellent organizational and time management skills. I work full time and attend school. Value education.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would promote equal accessibility to student accommodations for ALL students. It is important that every student attending Madison College has a great experience and is successful. Also, I would like to explore ways to improve student/teacher interactions virtually. From my experience, online learning has taken away a crucial element of learning from the student.

within classes, organizations, and so much more. I feel it is highly important for all students to want to do well in all activities from school-related functions to functions outside of school. Additionally, I feel that student satisfaction plays a major role in the campus outlook itself.

Katrina Willis* Program: Medical Coding Specialist Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I am the current State President and Chapter President for Business Professionals of America; Senator, Student Rep on FPIC and PD Councils; current member of Phi Theta Kappa since 2009; served as Vice President of Scholarship 2019-2019; served as Vice President of Fellowship 2017-2018; Santa Wish List Volunteer 2016, 2017, and 2019. Officer on the Executive Leadership Team and Black Student Union 2009; Class A Registered Volunteer with Special Olympics 2020-Present; and member of League of Women Voters.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? Katrina V Willis is a Student Senator who works with the Student Senate to advocate to improve the academic quality of life for all Madison College students. She is very active in multiple organizations. In all my various roles, I have acquired the skills to be a transformative leader, mentor, collaborator, and advocate. I continue to further develop my soft skills. I look forward to the honor of serving on Student Senate again. Katrina is passionate about advocating for others.

Driven and dedicated to resolving issues that impact Madison College and all of its stakeholders. Experience working with the Madison College Student Senate.

Administrative and office management skills. Great listener. Advocate. Collaborator.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like for Student Senate to fulfill its Three-Year Goals and continue to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion for all of our stakeholders.

Mina Yildiz* Program: Gateway to College Program Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: This is my first year at Madison Area Technical College. I am participating in the Honors Program, the Student Senate Racial Equity Committee, and the Gateway to College program. My honors project’s responsibilities are to create 3 AB-A assignments, and in my last semester at MATC, I will be presenting to the board of Madison College. My honors project is analyzing the relationship between the high school schooling system and mental health. My role as the Chair of the Racial Equity Committee is to be communicative, timely, and passionate. I am very interested in making changes that can help others for the better. Lastly, my Gateway to College Program’s role is to be a full-time high school and college student. The program offers a chance for higher education. It’s my responsibility to learn to the best of my capabilities and take the initiative of my future.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? I am very good at communicating and conveying my thoughts while working independently or when working with others. Resilience is probably my strongest skill. Throughout my life, I have dealt with family instability, mental health, and physical health. I did not let these occurrences bring me down; instead, I grew from them and became a stronger person. When there is something I believe in something, there’s nothing that can hold me back. Some other skills I have are time management, enthusiasm, and work ethic.

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? The biggest thing I want to accomplish is to create change. I want to use my position in the student Senate to help develop ideas that turn into reality. I also want to be a diplomat when I am older, so by participating in a government-like position, I can prepare for my future to better understand how things work.

Some other things I want to accomplish is spreading awareness, building connections, and being a part of a community.

Ireland Virgil Program: ADN to RN Senate position running for: Goodman South Campus Senator Involvement: I have not been involved in any previous organizations at Madison College as this year has been odd due to our current circumstances with COVID19. Although I have not participated in any organizations at Madison College, I have had several experiences in being part of organizations throughout high school as well as my years before high school.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? I strongly believe that I am a great leader; I always feel the need to contribute to group work. I think it is highly important for all leaders to listen and to be all ears when it comes to student satisfaction as well. I would be more than happy to join the student senate at Madison College!

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to improve student performance

Eric Ziebell* Program: Cyber Security Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Senate 3rd year; IT Council; Digital Access Impact Team; PR and Team Development committees.

What qualities make you a good candidate for Student Senate? Previous knowledge of prior committee and council progress and activities. I get along great with everyone. Now a Tech Master!

What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? Try and get the word out about Senate and what we have done!

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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recognized in Wisconsin Regional Conference BOH SUH Staff Writer

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Radishes at the Dane County Farmer’s Market.

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Face coverings are also required

as well as the 6-foot social distancing rule. Eating on the grounds is prohibited. There will also be no access to any restrooms; so, plan accordingly.

This “true staple event” has been around since 1972; And even though things have changed due to the pandemic, DCFM is eager to keep the community safe and stocked with its

local produce.

“We are proud to continue this partnership at Dane County’s Alliant Energy Center and do our part to help get fresh goods and produce out to families,” said County Executive Joe Parisi.

For more information on the DCFM, please visit their website at https://dcfm.org/

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student in the program, recalled how she had to keep the mannequins in the bathroom which caused many frights as people walked in.

Going in and getting a haircut not only gives you a fresh new look, it helps the students out. Since the start of the pandemic, they’ve been forced to style mannequins only. When you go in, they’ll be able to get some more realistic practice.

Even though in person classes just began for the program, this hasn’t affected enrollment. Enrollment has actually increased. The pandemic played a part in that, said Sherri Gross, an instructor in the program. Gross said that lockdown gave people the time to explore what they were passionate about and decided to pursue it because nothing is guaranteed in life.

So if you’re in need of a COVIDsafe cut, check out the Trustyle salon.

You’ll get a high quality cut for a good price. Plus, you’ll be helping a fellow student.

The lunch and learns hosted have become a gateway for additional discovering within the program. These, which were usually hosted in-person, had a smoothly transition into a virtual setting to keep contributing to students.

Once or twice a month, per the request of the IIDA members, there is an opportunity to receive classes on distinct topics of interests.

Professionals on the subject matter are invited to share their stories and interact with the students.

“It’s something good to be a part of, bigger than yourself. It has positive, professional people that you can associate with and learn from. They often share their stories and their experiences. It’s nice to know there is more than you and your computer, and trying to learn,” comments Wadsworth.

Overall, with opportunities to attend events such as the lunch and learn as well as those offered by IIDA Wisconsin, there is an opening to have a firsthand experience of the world of

It was just a year ago when Madison College hosted Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Wisconsin Regional Conference in-person.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference was held virtually from March 4-6, 2021.

The first day was a game night where members played various games together remotely. The second and third day included guest speakers, college fairs, and different workshops.

All the chapter officers and a few members attended the conference, and I was able to interview the officers about their experience.

Overall, many people thought the virtual conference was well-organized and that it was a great opportunity to spend more time with chapter members and connect PTK members from other colleges.

Many of them also thought that the guest speakers and workshops inspired them.

However, many officers also shared that they miss the in-person engagement still and hope to spend time together in the future.

Even though things have changed in the world since the last conference, one thing has not changed-- Madison College was still recognized in the conference.

The school again achieved the highest level, 5-star chapter this year with various accomplishments. Along with that, our chapter received the “Spirit Award” for active engagement in social media and outreach to the student body.

In addition, Madison College chapter won 2nd place as the Most Distinguished Chapter in Wisconsin. Our chapter also received the “Distinguished Chapter Officer Team” award.

Individually, PTK officer Ana Paula Rodovalho Fernandes Moreira won 2nd place and another officer, Talita Maciel, won 3rd place in the “Distinguished Chapter Officer Award.”

In addition, PTK advisor Marty Crabbs was awarded with the “Distinguished Advisor Award.”

There are two keystone projects that our chapter is working on and they were also recognized. Madison College also won 1st place for the Honors in Action Project and 3rd place for the College Project.

All these accomplishments were very special for the officer team especially when considering what the team had to go through during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now, the team is ready for the PTK Catalyst, the International Conference in early April.

interior design and to start to be part of a network. Something that has become increasingly difficult, yet incredibly important.

Wadsworth, as a part-time student, reflects of the hardships brought by the pandemic. Where she would usually see students come and go, she will now be graduating without knowing most of her classmates. Nevertheless, she is thankful to have joined the IIDA club as board member, becoming part of a network that is constantly progressing.

Even if the IIDA club is not completely open to all students, Wadsworth emphasizes that the club also plans public social events where any students and their families can participate.

In previous years they have hosted fundraisers, in coordination with IIDA Wisconsin, in which everyone is invited, although normally there would be several more events to look forward to.

For example, the club has eagerly held fall festivals where they have assembled corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and more fun and interactive activities.

In-person events have mostly been suspended; however, the club has not ceased to present virtual events for all

students to enjoy. From Halloween parties to sharing happy hour, it is worth to stay tuned to what they have planned for the community.

In the case that anyone is interested in the interior design program and wants to join an IIDA event, any of the board members would be happy to stretch an invitation to attend one of the lunch and learn and have a firsthand experience.

The board members of the IIDA club are constantly working towards engaging more with members by providing the best of the opportunities they can in coordination with IIDA Wisconsin.

Additionally, Wadsworth is incredibly enthusiastic to make the best out of the virtual situation we find ourselves in. Finding her way around the challenges and contributing to the planning of ideal events for members to interact and grow makes her a valuable member of the Madison college community.

For more information in regards of the IIDA club and upcoming events to join, you can contact them via WolfPack connect or through their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ MadisonCollegeInteriorDesign/ .

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sit down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Leaving the royal family to save themselves HANNAH DOTZLER Copy Editor

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n Sunday, March 7, the highly anticipated interview between Oprah Winfrey and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry aired on CBS. The couple decided to step back from Britain’s royal family last year, and they have been quite private about their personal lives since then. But, in their interview with Oprah, they released a lot of shocking information about why they ultimately decided to end their roles as senior members of the royal family.

Before watching this interview, I didn’t really have much of an opinion on Markle and the Prince leaving the royal family. The media made it sound as though it was Markle’s idea, calling it a “Megxit,” so I thought it was kind of strange that she would marry a prince if she didn’t want to be a part of the royal family in the first place. Many people were saying “she knew what she was getting herself into,” and I agreed. However, after listening to what she had to say Oprah, it seems that was not the case at all.

Markle revealed that she didn’t know much about what it meant to be a royal before marrying Prince Harry. Her whole life completely changed, and the

media was one of the biggest adjustments for her.

Everything she said or did got reported by the media for the entire world to see. And, oftentimes things would get falsely reported about her, such as the famous story that she made her sister-in-law Kate Middleton cry. Since Markle became a working royal, the media has always seemed to be against her.

The royal family promised Markle that they would protect her. This meant, if false information about her was released to the public, they would clear it up. However, as more and more lies were reported about Markle, the “Institution” (royal family) made no attempt to fix things.

Markle started to feel even more unwelcomed by the royal family after getting pregnant with her and Prince Harry’s son Archie. She told Oprah that there had been concerns in the Institution about how dark her baby’s skin would be. Because of this, Markle did not feel the royal family fully accepted her as a black woman. The family also told her and Harry that Archie would not be given the “prince” title, despite being the son of a prince. Although they were not given a clear reason as to why, there have been some skepticisms that it has to do with his race.

Between the lies from the media and the racism

Not having spring break hurts students KALEIA LAWRENCE Opinion Editor

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ach college has taken a different approach when it comes to how they dealt with the coronavirus.

To many institutions, this has meant taking away spring break. Instead, they sprinkled mental health days throughout the semester. While the spring break was taken away to prevent students from traveling, it has a couple of negative side effects.

Many students ended up travelling anyway. Air travel has still spiked, even with so many schools taking away the break. Students just bring their laptop along with them so they can still complete coursework. While air travel still isn’t where it was at this time last year, the number of travelers has greatly spiked, according to TSA. Taking away spring breaks didn’t stop all travel.

Another way that this method failed is by draining students. Having a few mental health days sprinkled throughout the semester is not enough. At some colleges, individual professors choose when the mental

health day is, making the method even less effective than it already is.

My sister attends Saint Norbert College, which chose this route. While taking away spring break made the semester shorter, it also meant compacting everything to be learned in a shorter period of time.

“Every student and teacher I know is overwhelmed...we never get a break so everyone’s mental health is not doing so well,” she said.

Especially after midterms, students need a mental break to recover. Even if not for the mental health aspect of it, spring break is a time where students can take care of real life issues that need to be taken care of. This can be things like doctor’s appointments or working more than usual.

Just taking away spring break at colleges was not the right move to make. In the future, there are other routes that should be considered before making that decision. Some colleges offered students money to stay home, or gave stay-cation ideas. Those options should be considered in order to best benefit students all around.

in the Institution, Markle had started to become depressed. She revealed that her mental health got so bad that she contemplated suicide. At that point, she told Harry, who went to the Institution for help.

But they denied her any help with her mental health, as they felt it would make the royal family look bad.

After that, the couple knew their only choice was to leave.

I 100% agree with and support Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to step down from the royal family.

I think anyone in their position would have done the same thing. Princess Diana, Harry’s mother, died in a car crash caused by paparazzi following her. He told Oprah that he was scared something similar would happen again if they did not get away. I think he could be right, as Markle’s every move is already hounded by the media.

I am happy for Markle and Harry. I have no idea how someone could ever live even a remotely good life in such a toxic environment. By looking at their stories of the Institution, as well as past ones (such as Princess Diana’s), it’s clear that something needs to be changed. And I think the couple’s public interview with Oprah about their decision to leave was the perfect way to open the door to start making that change.

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Attacks against Asian-Americans must be combatted and prevented ELISE FJELSTAD Copy Editor

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n Tuesday, March 16, eight people were shot and killed in an Atlanta, GA shooting spree, with the majority of victims being Asian American women. While some speculate on whether the crime was racially motivated, that is disingenuous to the trends of the last year.

Since the COVID-19 strain was traced back to Wuhan, China, there have been spouts of anti-Chinese sentiments and blaming the U.S. 's failure of a pandemic response on Chinese people. This, and calling the coronavirus “Kung-Flu” as well as the media’s negative painting of China as a country, have all contributed to the recent rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans.

While racist attitudes against

Chinese people are nothing new, the trends of 2020 and 2021 are unacceptable. It is not the fault of individual Chinese citizens that the U.S. COVID death toll is so high, and blaming such a tragedy on a single marginalized group of people is a signature mark of ostracization and xenophobia.

Just as it is ridiculous to blame individual Muslim people and Arab Americans for the 9/11 attacks, blaming individual Asian Americans for a global pandemic is ridiculous, and like Arab and Muslim Americans, also leads to even worse acts of racism. That is why non-Asian Americans (including myself ) cannot be shocked by the Atlanta attack, and instead take time to reflect on how they have possibly contributed antiAsian hate, and how they can help combat it.

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Chef Series is back in action

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The Chef Series, presented by The Vollrath Company, hosted by Kyle Cherek, and held at Madison College, features multiple different chefs from across the nation. Through the series, viewers hear chefs share their stories and get an up-close look at how they prepare their meals.

Last March, after dealing with the onset of a global pandemic, Madison College had to put a momentary halt on the Chef Series.

Now, after about a year, the Chef Series team is ready to pick up where they left off. Bryan Woodhouse, Associate Vice President for Strategic Partnership and Innovation at the College, is one of the many people who have been a part of getting the Chef Series up and running again.

The plan to get things started again began back in the fall. The Vollrath Company, Kyle Cherek, and Madison College met to discuss how they’d be able to proceed with things amid the ongoing health crisis.

At the time, the team decided that it’d be best to hold off on resuming things awhile longer. However, recent changes in regard to the pandemic have prompted them to change their minds.

“Now that things do seem to be improving and now that vaccines are being administered, we figured it’s time to get ahead and start rolling on it again,” said Woodhouse.

Nonetheless, they’ve still had to take the necessary safety precautions. Woodhouse relays that the production setup, the travel precautions, and the sanitary and screening precautions that have been implemented in the demonstration kitchen have added “a fair amount of work for everybody.”

However, in that same vein, the Chef Series team hasn’t had to put in as much work when it comes to things like preparing a large amount of food for a live audience or setting up the reception area.

It is not only the Chef Series team that has had to adapt to the new norm spurred by the pandemic, the chefs being hosted have also had to adapt.

While the chefs have not been able to interact and talk with a whole room full of students as they once would have been able to, “they understand and have been very accommodating,” said Woodhouse.

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Carolina Diaz, chef at Terzo Piano in Chicago, creating a dish at the Chef series event.

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Donald County Park offers a nice outdoors experience CHRIS BIRD Managing Editor The weather in Wisconsin recently has been giving us little tastes of real spring. Like, not just the right time of year, but really not having to put on a winter coat and layer up.

If you’ve lived in the state as long as I have, it feels like trusting these changes in weather leads to unexpected second, or even third, winters.

Against that feeling, me and my partner decided to do something outdoorsy over spring break and planned a visit to a place called Donald County Park.

I’ll start out by saying that this park is big. Like 12.3 miles of trails big, and I wasn’t able to wander through the whole place in the hours I spent there.

That being said, I did see a good amount of the park thanks to a handful of overlooks and lots of open land and it was gorgeous even in this post-winter sort of time we’re in before the plants have really come back in color.

The parking lot off of Highway 92 was packed, with people parking neatly on the sides of the road leading to the park shelter.

Despite the park looking to be busy when I showed up, I saw only a handful of people in my time there, and they were all far enough away to let me and my partner wander in peace.

Definitely felt like a safe social

distance, and people were good about giving each other a nice personal bubble of space. If this was the park when it is full, I can’t imagine anyone having trouble finding a place to walk or relax away from everything.

I showed up to the park to walk around and spend some time relaxing in a hammock with my partner, but there were trails and areas dedicated to all types of outdoor activities.

I saw spots for fishing, hunting, horse riding, biking, and hiking. If there were still snow all over, you could go snow shoeing or cross-country skiing as well.

Moving through the land is something special too, as you can walk through woods, then prairie, and even find some rough and rocky patches to explore and take in. Not to mention plenty of spots to just stop and relax for a bit.

The big thing that I think grabbed my attention, and apparently has grabbed the attention of many people over the years, is Donald Rock. On top of a hill is this big old rock, that honestly just looks like it just got dropped off up there by some giant.

The rock has managed to weather the slow erosion that formed the rest of the land, and it stands alone as the most easily noticeable thing around.

My partner knows the rock as “the brain,” which is a good nickname because of its wrinkly appearance and

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Park shelter and information signs at Donald County Park. cracks down the middle dividing it.

We posted up on some sturdy trees in our hammock near the Donald Rock because there is a deep part of my brain that just thinks rocks are neat, and it’s a good spot to get a view of everything.

With online classes not really stopping their pace for spring break like in person ones do, and me easily stressing

over planning out trips, just going to a park and relaxing was definitely a good way to spend my free time.

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‘The Office of Historical Corrections’ is an outstanding anthology

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‘Smiling With No Teeth’ a culmination of genres ANDREW DOUCETTE

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There’s no possible way to contain what Genesis Owusu does on this album to a single genre. “Smiling With No Teeth” contains elements of punk, R&B, funk, hip hop, alternative, electronica, and a lot more. Even with all the different sounds he was trying out, there’s a clear vision for this project that is larger than most artists ever attempt. Genesis is attempting to tell his relationship to The Black Dog. The Black Dog has long been used as a metaphor for depression, but Genesis adapts it to also represent the racism he experienced growing up. He would tell Apple Music that it’s not a metaphorical representation like it is for depression, but rather that he had been called “black dog” as a racial slur throughout his life. These two different meanings force themselves together to create the character that’s opposing Genesis throughout this story. There are even two songs that are from The Black Dog’s perspective, which are “Centerfold” and “Waitin’ on Ya” respectively.

The two singles from the project show how even though the songs on this album are detailed and drenched in emotion, they can easily be enjoyed on the surface level. “Don’t Need You” is him breaking free of the Black Dog and features an irresistible shouting chorus that would put this song squarely on an alt-radio station. “Gold Chains” looks at the depression side specifically and is especially evident from the chorus, “When it looks so gold, but it feels so cold inside these chains.”

He switches from emotionless rap verses to a shimmering chorus worthy of a Tame Impala record.

His style is holistically unique, but there are still some obvious musical influences, the main one being Prince. One example is that there are times on this record where he would seductively speak instead of singing or rapping, and the way he would speak is heavily reminiscent of what Prince would do on his slow jams. The spirit of Gorillaz’s fearlessness of genre is on here as well, especially with the more punk oriented songs like “The Other Black Dog” and “Drown” with Kirin J Callanan.

These artists combine the heavy topics with the accessible

I believe in the superiority of anthologies. If you have a short attention span, a life too hectic to read regularly, commitment issues, or all of the above, an anthology is your friend. On that note, Danielle Evans’ “The Office of Historical Corrections” is an anthology worth picking up, especially if you are interested in comprehensive character development and thought-provoking ideas about womanhood, racism and other contemporary issues.

This particular anthology contains six short stories and a 100-page novella. Across these pieces, Evans explores several experiences and emotions such as grief, challenging one’s worldview and making peace with the past.

In the novella, whose title gives the anthology its name, tries to answer the question, how do we give a fair and accurate telling of history? Who gets to be represented in historical information?

One short story called “Anything Could Disappear,” readers are taken along the nerve-wracking journey of an accidental kidnapping.

In another, “Why Won’t Women Just Say What They Want” goes an unconventional route in depicting the male ego and what a TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE “proper apology” is.

Cover of “The Office of Historical Corrections” by Personally, I sat down and read the whole Danielle Evans. book from cover to cover over the course of a few days. However, the convenience of an either of these options, as each piece is unique, anthology is that one can pick and choose works has vivid and emotional language, and comes to read and enjoy in one sitting. I highly recomtogether to form a beautiful collection of human mend “The Office of Historical Corrections” for stories.

‘Good Girls’ full of crime and humor BOH SUH

Staff Writer If you are looking for a crime and humor show, “Good Girls” is the right one for you.

The show has some seriousness in it because of situations that the main characters are in, but it has many humorous parts that make the show less dark and comical.

The first season was released in 2018, so one season per year so far. This show features Christina Hendricks, Retta and Mae Whitman as three “good girls.” They did a phenomenal job describing their characters.

The main characters are three average (okay, this average may not mean literally based on the show..) moms getting involved with various criminal incidents. The title “Good Girls” is referring to these three characters because they are good girls from the eye of society. They all have a family to feed and do their best to survive whether it is a terrible job or not. If you talk to them, they are average Americans.

This is where the story started. Being good people could not help them to keep up with their lives. A big expense comes up, such as a medical bill for a daughter.

Will they give up or will they do something that “good girls” would never do?

Well, the answer was they did something.

Sorry, it is a little spoiler, but if they did not do anything, there would not be four seasons out.

Overall, the reviews in public about the shows are good. I thought that the show was fantastic, and it was very difficult to stop watching at the end of episode because of how the story ends at each episode.

I highly recommend the show. Season four is out recently, so people should definitely check it out.

Rotten Tomato: 87% Rotten Tomato Audience: 80% IMDb Rating: 7.8/10 *Ratings based on 2/28/2021.

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“It would have been easy for us to say, ‘Ah, that was fun for a while, but we can’t really do it,’ and kind of just shut it down. That would have been an easy thing to do. But we didn’t do that, and we committed to keeping it going.”

In order to continue to keep the series going, the crew will have to continue to be wary of ongoing health precautions.

This means that the Chef Series will not be catering to a live audience, at least for now; instead, they’ll be filming videos, editing them, and uploading them on the Madison College Entrepreneurship Center’s YouTube channel.

Additionally, “everyone that signed up for the series last year

to attend is having that distributed to them,” said Woodhouse. People can email the Entrepreneur Center at https://madisoncollege.edu/center-for-entrepreneurship if they wish to be put on the distribution list.

The Entrepreneurship Center at Madison College started reissuing clips of last year’s Chef Series on their YouTube account last week, and they plan to post their most recently filmed clips starting May 27. To visit their YouTube channel, follow this link: https:// www.youtube.com/channel/ UCEu80lnlFYBFpXCAl5k9hsQ. Come May 27, viewers can expect to see chefs like Caitlin Cullen, owner of the Tandem in Milwaukee; Diane Moua, pastry chef at Soigne Hospitality; Carolina Diaz, chef at Terzo Piano in Chicago; Gavin Kaysen, owner of and chef at Soigne Hospitality; Erling Wu-Bower, Executive Chef and Co-owner at The Laurel Room and Pacific Standard Time in Chicago.

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Dish made by Chef Carolina Diaz.

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Though, you will need a permit to do any of the more specialized activities at the park, Donald County park was just a

great place to go and hang out without a plan other than wander till you’re tired, and find a nice spot to lay down for a while.

If you’re feeling some wanderlust and want to keep things simple, I definitely recommend visiting a smaller local park, they have lots to offer even for an indoor kid like me.

feeling, and Genesis Owusu keeps that tradition on this project. Even with every track being about his relationship with depression and racism, there are only a couple times where it feels a bit overwhelming.

It’s the musical way of luring in the listener with how fantastically catchy the instrumentation is, and then showing the listener their experience with these complex topics.

He clearly has thought about and dealt with these two topics heavily, so when it comes to the end of the album, he knows that there’s no

Hollywood ending. “No Looking Back” is the penultimate track and would’ve been that victorious ending, but Genesis couldn’t leave the listener with that false sense of closure. Instead, “Bye Bye” ends the album with the themes coming back to haunt him and physically dragging him down. It may not be the ending people want, but it’s the realistic ending. Even when he finally came full circle and was feeling in power over these demons, they still came back to haunt him. “Smiling With No Teeth” will go down as one of the most ambitious albums of 2021 and the introduction to a unique new voice in music.

Television shows perfect for the ‘nerd’ at heart GRANT NELSON Staff Writer

“Clone High”

A show that I fell in love within my early years of college was the cult classic “Clone High.” This show is a martyr classic, killed by MTV before it even got a second season. This show is about high school clones of historic figures, from leaders like JFK to a goth Joan of Arc. The show has some sci-fi elements but is mostly a parody of high school dramas like “One Tree Hill” or “Degrassi.” It really gives off a 90s kid vibe, with music numbers by many pop bands from the time, and references to the movie “American Pie.” The show is funny without going political or standing on a soap box. “Clone High” really has great characters, like the clone of Ghandi who has many funny adventures such as getting high on raisons—things get really trippy.

The show has many subplots and handles the teen drama very well. It makes fun of teenage angst. The show was cancelled before it’s time but in recent years, it’s gotten two new seasons from HBO which could be out in the next year.

As someone who grew up watching Degrassi and making fun of it, this show really goes out there and is both drama and comedy at the expense of puberty.

Look this show up on YouTube, it’s totally worth the watch.

“The Expanse”

A show that is worth the watch is “The Expanse” on Amazon TV. The show is the sci-fi version of the game or thrown, set in a bleak and realistic future that shows human civilization in the space age of the near future. This show has many factions and groups out the solar system and still tackles many of the issues

we deal with in the present.

The show mostly focuses on the United Nations and shows a very bleak version of an overpopulated and class-based earth. It goes from the perspectives of the rich and powerful in the Earth’s government to those living in poor sections of human society.

The show portrays how things such as poverty and war will still be part of our lives even in space a sharp contrast to “Star Trek.” “Star Trek” sucks in the eyes of many nerds due to its campiness. The portal of grey morality keeps one grounded in reality.

The show has some great deceptions of war in space in much more realistic ways than “Star Wars” but it is still really good. This show, like “Game of Thrones” draws these classic genres of fiction and brings more relatability to the audience. If you like complex plots and realistic displays of the future, give it a shot.

“Pokémon Generations”

Here I present to you a fresh take on the Pokémon anime. I would highly recommend for those that grew up with the old games and got tired of the endless adventures of Ash and Pikachu is the more mature Pokémon generations.

This anime covers the stories of many generations and is much closer the lore and story of the games than the main series. It has the many legendary Pokémon and realistic portrayals of the world in that team rocket are more like the Taliban than cartooned bad guys.

The show has very good artwork. It captures the feel of the stories and adventures we grew up with way more than the endless show that stays from the feel and interweaving threads in the game’s stories.

For anyone who is now an angsty college student, give it a shot.

“Hazbin Hotel and Hella Boss”

A show on YouTube that I think every nerd and goth would love is the “Hazbin Hotel and Hella Boss” series. This adult cartoon is heavily inspired by classics like “Invader Zim Billy and Mandy,” with dark fantasy and humor that is often a call back to older early 2000s goth kid’s shows.

The story takes place in hell and follows the misadventures of demons going about their immortal lives filled with sex, drugs, and guns. The humor is something that makes “South Park” blush and goes just as far in satires if not more.

The shows create a very sin-city like world filled with all sorts of creatures and demons and cartoon characters filled with flaws. It also features characters reading quotes, wanting to make things right in their relationships and undead lives.

The show really hits home with everything from abuse of sex workers to broken families—in hell, of all places. The show depicts a very bleak, dark, cruel, funny and even sweet world filled with demons that are still trying find the answers for their faults.

“Nothing is Sacred”

A show from the 1990s that rings true to me as a spiritual person and has appeal to me as someone who likes shows with a message, I would recommend the cult classic “Nothing is Sacred.”

The show is far from hitting you in the face with fire and brimstone or the belief of burning in hell as some interpretations of the bible make it seem like.

The show is instead about relationships, community, and the benefits of personal faith and grace in the midst of fundamentalism.

This show was made by a liberal Catholic priest and is based on the experiences he and other liberal Catholics of the 90s went through.

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A freshman infielder from Sussex Hamilton High School in Sussex, Wis., Zach Storbakken has been one of the team’s top hitters through the first six games this season. He has started every game so far this season, playing second base. He is hitting .368 with seven hits in 19 at bats.

He has scored three runs and driven in a team-leading nine runs.

Storbakken has two home runs and two

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doubles already this season. He has had at least one hit in every game except one, although he was walked twice in that game.

In addition, he has stolen two bases in two attempts.

A freshman catcher and outfielder from Stevens Point, Wis., Maddie Kvatek is off to a fast start with the Madison College softball team. Through four games, she is batting .833 with five hits in six at-bats. She leads the team with two home runs and has added a double.

Kvatek is a liberal arts transfer student at Madison College. She was a two-time letter winner at Stevens Point and helped lead her team to within a game of the state tournament as a junior, when her team finished 21-8. She is the daughter of Heidi and George Kvatek.

WolfPack baseball is off to a strong start CLARION STAFF REPORT

The Madison College baseball team open the year winning four of six games, including three shutouts.

Although the team hasn’t hit its stride offensively just yet, its pitching and defense seem ready to pick up the load.

Through six games, the

WolfPack has committed just two errors total compared to 11 for its opponents.

The Madison College pitchers are holding opponents to a .150 batting average and just over one run a game. They have struck out a total of 36 batters while walking 16.

The WolfPack opened the season on March 13 sweeping

a doubleheader against Carl Sandburg College, 5-0 and 5-1.

In the first game, freshman Zach Storbakken hit a threerun home run in the top of the first inning to give Madison College all the offense it would need.

Pitchers Luke Hansel and Jett Thielke combined for a five-hit shutout. Hansel

pitched six innings in his collegiate debut and allowed just five hits.

Home runs played a role in the second game as well.

Madison College’s Spencer Bartel and Brady Jurgella hit home runs in the second and third innings. Eduardo Saucedo also hit in two runs with a fifth-inning double.

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BOH SUH Staff Writer The NBA season is more than halfway done, yet it is still difficult to tell which teams have secure playoff spots in both the Eastern and the Western conference. Some new teams are definitely in the playoff spotlight, including the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference and the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference. The Suns are one game ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers, the defending champion. The Utah Jazz still hold the first place with 30-11 record on the Western Conference, which was another surprise of this NBA season.

On the other hand, there are some teams that cannot get a win. The Houston Rockets have not had won since Feb. 4, and are on 20-game losing streak. The team once had a 11-10 record and was a possible playoff team, but now they are competing with the Timberwolves for the last spot in the Western Conference.

The main part of their struggle comes from injuries of their starters; Victor Oladipo, John Wall, Eric Gorgon, and Christian Wood all got hurt here and there, and the departure of their star, James Harden early caused some issues in this team. Still, they have young talents and a possible good pick coming on the way after this season will help the Rockets back to the playoffs.

On the other hand, the Milwaukee Bucks are on six game winning streak with a 27-14 record, only two games behind the first place Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference. The Atlanta Hawks are following right behind the Bucks in fourth place with a 22-20 record while on eight game winning streak. Currently, there is only 2.5 games between the fourth place and the 10th place in the Eastern Conference, so we will see constant ranking changes for a while.

Basketball fans may be focused on March Madness right now, but the NBA is going through its own Madness at the moment in the rankings. Will some of the Cinderella teams maintain their momentum throughout the playoff and beat big dogs? We will find out soon.

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The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks against the New York Knicks during the second half at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on March 11.

Big Ten losses busted my NCAA tourney bracket Staff Writer If all the brackets for March Madness were filled out on paper, the world would see a drastic increase of waste in March.

What is March Madness? It is a 64 team college basketball tournament that’s happening now. One game determines the fate of each team, and it gives a better opportunity for a low-tier team to beat a top-tier team.

Why? Because the top-tier team could

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Softball team has 47 runs in 4 games

Bucks are on the rise halfway through season

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On March 15, Madison College traveled to Minneapolis and split a pair of games against Dakota County Technical College playing inside US Bank Stadium.

Madison College lost the first game, 3-2, after struggling to hit runners in. Twice

have a bad game and the low-tier team could have a great game, which, in a single elimination tournament, creates eye-popping upsets.

This year’s March Madness is different. Every year’s final four favorites, Duke and Kentucky did not even make it. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many games were cancelled. Some teams may have built better team chemistry while some have not had many opportunities.

In addition, any team is one COVID-19 affected player away from cancelation of

their matchups.

Without crowds and no home-court advantage, it is even more difficult for people to predict who is going to do well during the tournament. To be fair, it has always been difficult, even before the pandemic. I just like to throw another excuse out there before sharing my tragic bracket.

Yes, my bracket is already ruined. No, it is not in the garbage because I filled » SEE BRACKET PAGE 13

An overwhelming display of offensive might have the Madison College women’s softball team of to a 4-0 start to open the 2021 season.

The team has scored a whopping 47 runs in those four games, which included two victories by way of the run-rule.

As a team, Madison College is hitting .417 and has eight home runs, four triples and 13 doubles. Maddie Kvatek and Megan Miklesh have both hit two home runs already this season.

Madison College opened the season with four games in the Hodag Dome Tournament on March 16 and March 17, taking two wins from both Lake Region State College (North Dakota) and Bay College (Michigan).

Madison College 8, Lake Region State College 0

A five-run fifth inning enabled Madison College to claim a run-rule 8-0 victory in five innings over Lake Region State College on March 16.

The WolfPack had eight hits in the game, including seven extra-base hits. Kvatek led the way with a double and her first career home run. Brianna Brandner was 2 for 3 with a triple and a double.

Mallory Sterling earned the win pitching four innings and allowing just one hit. Lauren Steien pitched the final inning to secure the shutout.

Madison College 11, Bay College 3

The next game went a little longer but had the same outcome – a run-rule victory for the WolfPack. Madison College scored four runs in both the fourth and fifth innings and was able to secure an 11-3 victory over Bay College in six innings. » SEE SOFTBALL PAGE 13

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Fantasy baseball sleepers to pick up BOH SUH Staff Writer Many people have at least heard of fantasy football. Yeah, drafting Aaron Rodgers, and so on is pretty common among fantasy sports fans. More fantasy sports exist in this world, and fantasy baseball is one of them and is a sixmonth long commitment.

Some may say it is a long time to keep tracking of their teams, while some (including myself ) look forward to the long fantasy baseball season.

Fortunately, I have a good number of friends (and their friends) who have played for several season.

Just like fantasy football, picking sleepers gives you advantages in fantasy baseball. However, having bad picks during the draft is not as damaging in fantasy baseball compared to fantasy football. Why? There are many more baseball players to draft, and the season is much longer.

This is why I consider fantasy baseball to be more relaxing than fantasy football. You can have your first couple round picks busted and still win the league. However, if your first two rounds of football picks are busts, you will need a miracle to win the league. Anyway, I still want to share my thoughts on some sneaky good players for baseball so that you can pick.

Catcher

Daulton Varsho – His eligibility as a outfielder makes him worth the look. He has a potential of 20-20; 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, which is very rare as a catcher. If he does so, he will be a top 3 catcher. Currently, he is playing in outfield, so there is a great chance that he will play more regularly than regular catchers.

First Base

C.J. Cron – He is now playing for the Colorado Rockies. Do you know what that means? He will have his home runs and other offense categories increased.

A 30 home run season is not a far reach.

Jared Walsh – He had nine home runs last year with just 99 at bats.

Usually, starting players get between 500 and 650 at bats. Mathematically, this means he could hit 45 or more home runs.

Of course, that’s not likely, his home run numbers will go up. Currently, he is barely getting drafted, so he is a gem in late rounds.

Second Base

Dylan Moore – Moore had eight home runs and 12 stolen bases last year with 137 at bats. He has a potential of getting a 30-30 club if given enough opportunities. He could help you to fill in one of the toughest positions to fill in fantasy baseball.

Ryan McMahon – Similar to C.J. Cron, he is playing for the Rockies. Having a potential 30+ home runss in the second base position is always difficult. He had a down year last year with lower batting average, but he should bounce back to his somewhat career average of .250 and 25 home runs.

Third Base

Isiah Kiner-Falefa – He was eligible as a catcher last year along with a shortstop, which made him even more impactful. He had three home runs and eight stolen bases with a .280 average last year.

The average may drop, but the stolen bases in the third base position are rare.

Currently, he is available almost 90% of the leagues, so don’t worry too much about drafting him early.

Shortstop

Javier Baez – He is not a typical sleeper like the other ones as he is drafted around 70th overall. However, he has a potential to be Top 3 or even higher with his power and stolen base ability.

He had a down year last year, but he is having a blast in the spring games, so I would expect him to be back to his MVP caliber form.

Outfielders

Raimel Tapia – Playing for the Rockies, Tapia gets a boost on his offense categories. His ability to run and good contact (0.321 average last year) makes him valuable.

He is 27, and if his power increases a little bit (15-20 home runs), he should be able to be a Top 10 outfielder by the end of the season.

Myles Straw – With the departure of a fellow outfielder George Springer, Straw may be able to get a starting position for the Houston Astros. With his ability to run with a possible leadoff spot, he should provide plenty of Runs and SBs.

Pitchers

David Price – Many people may say Price is done as his last season with the Boston Red Sox ended with 4.28 ERA and 1.31 walks and hits per inning pitched (WHIP). However, he had 3.58 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 177 Strikeouts the year before. Now, he is playing for the National League instead of the American League which should help.

Cristian Javier – He has 3.48 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 54 strikeouts in 54.1 innings last year. He has been on fire since 2019, and he finally got the opportunity to shine last year. For some reason, he is barely drafted in most baseball leagues.

Green Bay keeps its star running back JAKE NELSON Staff Writer Earlier this month, the state of Wisconsin and Green Bay Packer fans received great news. That would be the much-anticipated results of Aaron Jones’ free agency decision. Jones inked a new four-year deal with the Green and Gold worth $48 million, including a $13 million signing bonus.

Jones, a fifth-round pick by the Packers out of the University of Texas at El Paso in 2017, ranked fourth in the NFL last season with 1,104 rushing yards despite missing two games with a calf injury. It was Jones’ second straight 1,000yard rushing season. He rushed for 1,084 yards and led the NFL with 19 touchdowns in 2019.

This new deal for Jones will not only help out the Packers for next season but also let young running back AJ Dillion continue to learn and backup Jones for the next upcoming years. Giving him the ability to learn from Jones this early in his career will allow him to improve his game for the future.

Many believe Jones to be one of the best all-round running backs in the NFL. With that being said, at only 26-years-old, the Packers should be ecstatic to hold onto him for another 4 years. Also, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers nearing the end of his career, holding on to a top tier running back will give the Packers the best chance to compete for Lombardi Trophy.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Kvatek again had two hits, including a home run, while Brandner and Casey Fountain both added two hits in the game. Fountain was the winning pitcher, giving up just two runs on two hits in four innings. She struck out nine batters.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 it out through online platform, but my bracket is already erased mentally.

But seriously, what happened, Big Ten? I was just talking to people about how Big Ten teams are going to do, and I was telling them that the Big Ten teams will show up with big confidence. Well, maybe I was too confident. Now I am rooting for Oral Roberts to win the National champion so that everyone’s bracket is ruined like mine.

Doug, my advisor for the Clarion shared his picks with me. Here is his comments: “With the short season this year, it’s really hard to pick many upsets.

Teams haven’t had as much time to improve or recover from losing streaks. So I think this year more than ever the teams that have been strong all year long are going to continue to be strong in the tournament. ... Still, I like to pick one big upset early since there’s almost always one. I’m probably going to be wrong, but I’m picking Ohio to beat Virginia (a No. 13 seed beating a No. 4 seed). Of course, I like Baylor to beat Gonzaga in the finals. The two have been the best teams by far all year and I don’t see anything happening to change that.”

I wanted to share my logic why I picked certain teams but realized that it is not worth anyone’s time to read. Basically, do exactly opposite of what my logic says, and then your bracket will be sailing well. Anyway, here are my picks (and Doug’s).

Sweet 16

My picks (do not follow this..): Gonzaga, UCSB, Kansas, VCU, Michigan, Florida State, Texas, Maryland, Baylor, Villanova, Arkansas, Ohio State (Yikes), Illinois (Yep, just end the bracket here), Tennessee, San Diego State, and Houston (Can we just remove Midwest Region from the bracket completely?)

Doug’s picks: Gonzaga, Creighton, Kansas, Iowa, Michigan, Florida State, BYU, Alabama, Baylor, Villanova, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Houston.

Elite 8

My picks: Gonzaga, Kansas, Michigan, Texas, Baylor, Ohio State, Illinois (Yikes again), and San Diego State (Yikes).

Doug’s: Gonzaga, Kansas, Michigan, Alabama, Baylor, Arkansas, Illinois, and Houston.

Final 4

My picks: Gonzaga, Michigan, Baylor, and Illinois.

Doug’s: Gonzaga, Michigan, Baylor, and Houston.

National Championship game

My pick: Illinois over Gonzaga (73-70). Yep.. pretty much done.

Doug’s: Baylor over Gonzaga (79-72).

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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones warms up prior to the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 24.

Madison College 16, Lake Region State College 5

Madison College had 20 hits as it scored another large victory over Lake Region State College, 16-5, to open play on March 17.

Shortstop Katie Joten led the WolfPack with four hits, including a double and a home run. Miklesh followed suit with three hits, including a double and a home run.

Abbie Cavadini pitched the win, allowing four hits and four runs in three innings. Fountain pitched four innings, allowing one run on four hits.

Madison College 12, Bay College 9

Although a rough final inning made the game appear closer than it was, Madison College prevailed with a 12-9 victory over Bay College in the second

Yes, I am looking forward to 2022 March Madness after two days of March Madness. I cannot wait for another 365 days for the next March Madness.

game on March 17.

Madison College jumped to an 11-1 lead before Bay College tightened things up at the end with three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and five runs in the bottom of the seventh.

Fountain, Abby Luczak and Lauren Steien all hit home runs for the WolfPack. Steien picked up the win, pitching four innings and allowing five runs on seven hits.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 the WolfPack left the bases loaded in the game. Kamron Laskowski had two hits, including a double, to lead the WolfPack. Storbakken and Bartel each added a hit and an RBI. Four WolfPack pitchers held Dakota County to three runs on just three hits.

Reagen Klawiter took the loss, allowing two runs on one hit and three walks in two innings.

Madison College won the second game of the doubleheader, 3-0, with four pitchers combining for the shutout. Adrian Montilva, Jack McNeil, Alex Redman and Carson Fluno all pitched in the game, holding Dakota County to just two hits and striking out 12 batters.

The WolfPack scored the game’s first run in the fourth inning on an error by the center fielder that allowed Eduardo Saucedo to score from first base. Zach Storbakken then hit an inside the park

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home run in the fifth inning to bring in two more runs.

On March 20, Madison College split a pair of games at Joliet Junior College, falling in the first game 3-2 before winning the second game 3-0.

Madison College scored twice in the first inning as Storbakken doubled to drive in two runs. But the WolfPack failed to score after that, only having two more hits the rest of the game.

The bats were almost silent for both teams throughout the next game, with neither team scoring until the WolfPack struck for a decisive three runs in the top of the eighth inning.

Madison College scored three runs on three hits and two walks in the inning. Gunnar Doyle led the team with two hits in the game, including a double.

Four Madison College pitchers held Joliet in check all game. Fluno pitched five innings and allowed just one hit and struck out eight. Taylor Jansen, Patrick Foldy and Thielke each pitched scoreless innings to preserve the win.

Brew Crew Cactus League update MAGUIRE FITZGERALD Staff Writer Major League Baseball Spring Training is in full swing. The Milwaukee Brewers are back.

The crew is looking good to start Cactus League play. They currently sit in sixth place in the Cactus League with an 8-7 record.

While the team’s record doesn’t mean much during spring training, seeing our guys back on the field does.

The Brewers have made some new additions this spring, including gold glover’s Jackie Bradley Jr. and Kolten Wong. These moves tighten up an already solid defense.

Keston Huira will make the move to first base as Wong will assume the second base spot.

Luis Urias and Orlando Arcia will battle for a spot at shortstop. Travis Shaw was added to the 40-man roster and will likely get reps at third base.

The Brewers have many options in

the outfield as well. Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain, and Jackie Bradley Jr. will be the three guys starting on Opening Day. Where they will be is still in question. Bradley Jr. and Cain are among the league’s best in centerfield defensively, so one will have to make the switch to right field. Avaisal Garcia adds depth in the outfield and has looked good this spring.

Last year’s first round pick, Garrett Mitchell, has started on fire this year.

He is batting .500 in 16 at bats. He is shaping to be a top prospect in the next few years.

With a top 10 pitching rotation, the Brewers should be in a good position to battle for a NL Central title this year.

Brandon Woodruff has solidified himself as the ace of the rotation. Devin Williams and Josh Hader on the back end of the bullpen will be able to close out many games.

This is a much-improved team from a year ago. Brewer fans should have a lot to be happy about this season.

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1 Slim advantage 5 Embraces 11 Intel seeker 14 Many a character on HBO’s “Euphoria” 15 Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans,” e.g.

16 Vientiane people 17 *Generous reward 19 __ al-Fitr: endof- Ramadan feast 20 Skater Midori 21 Author’s representative 22 Northeast Corridor express train 24 Gliding ballet step 26 Cut loose 27 *“I sussed that out a while ago” 33 One-named “Body Party” singer 36 Sicilian peak 37 Cut off 38 Chewy Hershey candy 39 Like some serious flaws 40 Christmas candle scent 41 “__ cost you!”

42 Old Roman road 43 Put in a bibliography 44 *Family dinner reservation request, perhaps 47 Designer Saarinen 48 Like Camembert 52 Back in style 54 Quickness 57 Romance 58 Dept. phone number 59 Retreated on the same trail ... and what each answer to a starred clue has?

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63 Aerie newborn 64 Tennis icon Arthur 65 Former space station 66 Renaissance fair rides 67 “Watch __ space”

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Master 18 Obama daughter 23 Plot 25 Park carriage, or one pushing it 26 Agreement 28 “I like it” 29 Mammal at an aquarium 30 Eat (up) 31 Bistro pour 32 Didn’t dillydally 33 Lit __ 34 Scintilla 35 Assurance after putting a Band-Aid on a boo-boo 39 Inventory track-

ing method for a CPA 43 Like corned beef 45 Wears down 46 Large jazz combos 49 Knee-deep (in) 50 Sweet Japanese rice cake 51 Farm fittings 52 Paper package 53 VFW member 54 Bigger than big 55 Qualified 56 Winter coaster 60 Breakfast grain 61 Club that may be flipped with joy

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