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Construction on UW-Madison’s Chemistry building is slated to begin this fall, which aims to ease departmental concerns about overcrowding and outdated facilities.
Campus building projects wait for approval amid limited state funding Story by Andrew Bahl and Madeline Heim For many at UW-Madison, construction is a way of life. Disgruntled students ceded Memorial Union to renovations last year and buildings, such as the Hector DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Complex, dot the campus landscape when they did not exist five years prior. Yet while the cranes, orange cones
and hard hats may seem omnipresent, there are still scores of buildings in need of upgrades or maintenance. These projects are encompassed in the UW System’s biennial capital budget request, which lays out what state funding and bonding projects are needed at each of the state’s 16 public universities and UW-Extensions. One of those projects, UW-Madison’s Chemistry building, has been slated to be remodeled for many years. The university says the current facility is too crowded as demand for science courses has soared. Efrey Noten, an undergraduate research assistant in the chemis-
try department, agrees, noting the lack of space and outdated facilities have rendered laboratories unsafe for researchers. “Inside the labs, there’s not fume hoods for everyone, so you’re doing all those experiments out on the benchtop,” Noten said. “And that’s not the greatest idea. Not that they’re especially dangerous all the time, but if something weird happens, if a flask tips over or … any strange event happens, there’s nothing to contain it. So you’ll get all these fumes that everyone is exposed to.” UW-Madison first proposed renovating the 50-year-old building in 2012. The state approved
$86 million for the project—80 percent of the university’s request—in the 2015-’17 budget and the state Building Commission gave its blessing late last year. Construction for the project’s first phase is now slated to begin in November, estimated to be completed in 2019. It will include a new eight-story tower for lecture halls, teaching laboratories and lab write-up spaces for undergraduates. And once the university finds resources to make up the rest of the funds needed for the project, the building will also receive renovations to its basement and the Daniels wing, which houses more
laboratories and classrooms. Noten said the additions can’t come fast enough, as they would eliminate crowding concerns and clean up student work spaces. “They’re just gross,” Noten said of the building’s laboratories. “There’s a video online in one of the chemistry websites … it shows the interior of the labs so you can kind of draw your own conclusions. But they’re just gnarly. I don’t think that they’re worthy of the level of the department.” As part of the capital budget request, each campus will prioritize construction it needs and the
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Undergraduate tuition cut aims to make college more affordable for Wisconsin students, families
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Gov. Scott Walker’s new proposal would end the current tuition freeze at UW System schools and lower tuition for Wisconsin residents. Details of the tuition cut proposal have not been disclosed.
Story by Lilly Price Gov. Scott Walker plans to cut in-state undergraduate tuition, which many view as a move that could help ease the burden of college costs and propel Wisconsin students to a dream of receiving a higher education. The state hasn’t seen a tuition reduction since 1982. Although Walker didn’t elaborate on the details of the proposed tuition reduction when he announced it during his State of the State address last week, he did explain that the cut would extend to all of the 26 UW System schools. The tuition cut does not apply to out-of-state students or graduate students. Nonresidents will actually see their tuition
construction from page 1 system will then rank the projects and submit the request to the state. If Gov. Scott Walker or the state Legislature opts to not provide funding, the project could be delayed. And though the chemistry building’s remodel has taken five years before a shovel could even hit the ground, the timeline is not too unusual for such projects. Teresa Adams, UW-Madison’s senior administrative program specialist for capital projects on campus, said her department regularly advises deans to figure on six years between when they ask for a renovation and when construction begins. It’s why the Capital Planning and Development division has a six-year plan required by state statute, she explained, which allows them to outline goals and check up on school-centric fundraising efforts for projects throughout three bienniums. The university’s Campus
increase by $4,000 over the next two years. For students working toward a graduate degree, tuition will cost an extra $5,000 over the next two years. In 2016 with the tuition freeze in place, in-state students paid $10,488 in tuition. It will cost out-of-staters $35,523 to attend UW-Madison for 2018-’19 academic year. To successfully help Wisconsin students and families, many UW-Madison administrators said the tuition cut must be funded by the state. Without coverage for the reduction, UW schools, many of which are still reeling from last budget’s $250 million funding cut, would potentially have to increase class sizes and decrease course offerings. Consequently, it could be harder for students to earn a degree. The day after his address, Walker assured skeptics that the
state will cover the tuition reduction with taxpayer money as well as provide additional funding for the UW System. Walker wants the additional funds tied to performance metrics, such as graduation rates or number of graduates who take jobs in Wisconsin. “Our 2017-2019 state budget will pay for our cut in tuition for all in-state undergraduates at all University of Wisconsin campuses!” Walker said in a tweet. Some legislators, however, are concerned about Wisconsin residents who didn’t attend a state college having to help cover the cut through taxes. “You get to a point where you don’t want to go to Bernie Sanderslevel free school and then have the hard-working people of Wisconsin subsidize,” said state Rep. Dale Kooyenga, R-Oconomowoc. Earlier this month New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a
Planning Committee examines that criteria and ranks projects by priority before submitting recommendations to Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who in turn forwards the request to the UW System and the Board of Regents.
competing for very scarce means, so some years Madison’s priorities are a little higher, and some years they’re not,” Adams said. “And over the course of time, it all evens out.” UW-Madison’s anticipated projects now lie in the hands of the legislature, which will decide during the coming months what and how much to fund. Other campuses are also lining up for funds. One of the most expensive projects is at UW-Milwaukee, where university officials are attempting to secure over $69 million in funding to begin redeveloping a former hospital complex into a new academic neighborhood comprising classrooms and labs called the Northwest Quad. The project is viewed as a way to ease space constraints at the university, but Walker chose not to approve any funds to begin renovating the facility in the last state budget and the Building Commission also opted not to provide any bonding. “We could expand enrollment to address nursing and other health
“The reality of state bonding is we will never be able to do it more than one peice at a time” Robin Van Harpen vice chancellor UW-Milwaukee
Priorities for this biennium that received a green light from the system include the second phase of renovation for the Walnut Street greenhouses, as well as major work to upgrade utility lines around the Bascom Hill area. Other projects will have to wait their turn in line, as the system’s other institutions also have their own priorities. “We understand that we’re all
free tuition plan for college students who attend an in-state school and whose family make $125,000 or less a year. Cuomo announced the plan alongside Sanders. Despite the tuition cut being met with mixed reviews from Republicans, it has been praised by student groups on campus. “The governor committing to cutting tuition for in-state students is a great step forward in better access and an affordable education,” said Carmen Goséy, chair of ASM. Walker confirmed that he will still give the UW System additional funds besides money to cover the cost of the cut. The amount of money the system will receive in the next budget has not been released. UW System Board of Regents requested $42.5 million in the upcoming 2017-’19 budget. Some of that money is intended to go toward higher pay for faculty and staff in an effort to retain talented professors. Walker will release the finite details of his biennial budget, including how much money the UW System will receive, in February. The budget will then be sent to the Legislature to debate and modify.
“The governor committing to cutting tuition for in-state students is a great step forward in ... affordable education .” Carmen Goséy chair Associated Students of Madison
In-state tuition is currently frozen at UW System schools. The unprecedented four-year freeze helped a typical student saved more than $6,300 over four years, according to Walker. He explained in his Jan. 10 address that tuition rose by 118 percent in the decade before the freeze. care shortages in the state,” Robin Van Harpen, UWM’s vice chancellor for finance and administrative affairs, told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel last year. “The Northwest Quad is an ideal site for the center.” But given the scope of the project, officials acknowledged it could take time to finish the pending redevelopment.
“We understand that we’re all competing for very scarce means. ” Teresa Adams senior administraitive program specialist UW-Madison
“The reality of state bonding is we will never be able to do it more than one piece at a time,” Van Harpen said. In unique situations where a new building or addition is completely gift-funded, capital planning teams throughout the system
Walker hasn’t indicated how significant the cut will be. If in-state tuition at UW-Madison was cut by 1 percent, students could save about $105 a year and the university would lose nearly $2 million dollars in revenue a year. If UW-Madison tuition is cut by 10 percent, each Wisconsin student would save about $1,050 dollar a year. About $20 million dollars in revenue would be lost each year. National lawmakers are also grappling with how to make college more affordable when tuition costs are rapidly rising and how to rescue graduates from drowning in loan debt. In 2016, the average college graduate owed $37,172 in loans. In 2015, the average Wisconsin college graduate owed $28,810 and 70 percent of all graduates had some amount of debt, according to the Institute for College and Success. To help students with high debt, Walker proposed those students talk to financial institutions based in Wisconsin. “Wisconsin credit unions and banks offer refinancing at rates that are the same or better than what is offered by many government-supported programs in other states,” Walker said in his address. Some legislators were not impressed by Walker’s suggestion. State Sen. David Hansen, D-Green Bay, said that private lenders would have solved the problem by now if they could. He added that Walker should work with Democrats to pass the Higher Ed/Lower Debt bill if he wants to help the roughly one million Wisconsin residents struggling with student loan debt. Another top budget priority for Walker is to fund K-12 education, especially for rural schools. These schools are often challenged by high transportation costs, poor internet access and declining enrollment. can run those projects themselves without undergoing the drawn-out enumeration process. The system was granted that authority, which Adams said has given her department more flexibility as they’ve been faced with less state funding for projects over the years. The regents also seek to gain authority in the next budget over projects funded by program revenues, like student unions and residence halls. But while the system waits to determine how its projects come out after the legislature takes up the budget, UW-Madison’s Chemistry building will also wait for its full remodel until the campus raises enough money to complete the project—a move that could take years, Adams said. “The decision was made, that I think everybody agreed to, we would only go forward right now and build the project for the funding that we have in hand,” she explained. “If the private money is raised, we will go back and ask for the balance of funds.”
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Madison community continues MLK Jr.’s fight UW celebrates social justice, service By Sammy Gibbons THE DAILY CARDINAL
Traditionally, members of the Madison community recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by through service. This year, several UW-Madison organizations created an event focused on bringing everyone, especially the campus community, together. About 100 attendees engaged in conversations in Varsity Hall about topics King often spoke of: inclusion, identity and social justice. Megan Miller, the assistant director of civic engagement and communications for the Morgridge Center for Public Service, who cosponsored the event, said the organizers have wanted to host a nontraditional celebration such as this for a while.
“We wanted to pull out people’s creative side and drive home what King was talking about.” Karla Foster african american campus and community Liason
“We wanted to] focus on bringing people together and offer up a platform for some students to share their stories about how they’re living out the legacy of Dr. King today,” Miller said. “It’s a warm space to kind of think about how we want to be citizens and community members moving forward throughout the whole year and not just on one day.” Donations for UW-Madison’s food pantry The Open Seat were accepted throughout the event. A social justice art project run by
Wheelhouse Studios was also open to attendees. African American Campus and Community Liaison Karla Foster said this continued the idea of building a community.
“We consider Martin Luther King Jr. Day and day on, not a day off.” Lori Berquam dean of students UW-Madison
“We wanted to pull out people’s creative side and drive home what Dr. King was talking about which is establishing community and relationships, things like equality and justice,” Foster said. Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate and Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims and four student scholars—some who performed spoken word pieces while others told personal stories—took the podium and discussed their connections to King’s ideas. A reflection activity was held to open these discussions to attendees. In her closing remarks, Dean of Students Lori Berquam pulled ideas from King’s “Three Dimensions of a Complete Life” and talked about the importance of service. “We consider [Martin Luther King Jr. Day] a day on, not a day off,” Berquam told The Daily Cardinal. “I hope the event brings the whole ethos of care and service. In a time when our nation, our world, is struggling we all have to come together. I think that’s what Dr. King wanted today to be.”
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Dane County Executive Joe Parisi presented two recipients, Everett Mitchell and Dr. Carmen Porco, with Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards on Monday for their leadership. The annual awards presentation was sponsored by the King Coalition of Madison and Dane County. By Gina Heeb THE DAILY CARDINAL
Madison Deputy Mayor Gloria Reyes and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi awarded recipients Monday with city-county humanitarian awards honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Judge and pastor Everett Mitchell and Reverend Dr. Carmen Porco received this year’s City-County Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian awards. Recipients of Madison-Dane County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian awards are individuals who have demonstrated leadership and volunteerism while promoting peace and communication between diverse populations in Dane County, according to the city of Madison website. Mitchell is both a Dane County Circuit Court judge and
a senior pastor at a Madison church. He has formerly served as an assistant district attorney in Dane County and a restorative justice coordinator for Madison Area Urban Ministry. “I work to address the persistent injustice I see in the courtroom,” he said. “As soon as I got elected to be judge, I decided I’m going to use my power to do what I know is right.” Mitchell says he practices his commitment to justice and equity in church as well, noting that he was the first black pastor of a Baptist church to marry a same-sex couple. Porco is the head of the Housing Ministries of American Baptists in Wisconsin. He founded several community centers and is the executive director of a housing program, both of which he says focus
on improving the lives of lowincome students and residents. He says we need to promote justice in a more systematic way, examining the relationship among public institutions and populations vulnerable to profiling. “This is the century that we must invert things,” Porco said. We must discover the truth and the dignity of poor people’s ability to make significant contributions on an everyday basis to society, and not think they’re just the recipients.” The awards are presented annually on MLK Day and sponsored by the King Coalition of Madison and Dane County. The King Coalition is a community group that plans official city and county observances commemorating the life and historical legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Student activists doubt university efforts on diversity By Hannah J. Olson THE DAILY CARDINAL
After delivering stories and exhortations in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to a room filled with diversity, student activists laid out the challenges of change-making as people of color on campus, deeming the university’s approach laissezfaire and in need of change. “I’m going to continue living my life unapologetically and reconnecting with the communities that support me to do that—that hasn’t been UW,” said Matthew Lewis, a creative writing major set to graduate from UW-Madison in May. Three days earlier, Chancellor Rebecca Blank released a statement reaffirming the school’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. “Becoming a more welcoming and inclusive campus requires long-term engagement in a process of self-evaluation and change. This is not something that happens easily or quickly in some cases,” Blank concluded. But for students like Lewis and First Wave scholar Gretchen Carvajal, patience is waning. “The first few years you’re here, you’re pushing and pushing to create these spaces and to create change within Madison,”
said Carvajal. “But then you forget about your own mental health, and your own physical health and your own emotional health.” After five years of activism on campus, the First Wave scholar encouraged younger students of color to practice self-care first. “You don’t always have to educate people, you don’t have to always be that person, but you continuously should learn more about yourself,” she said.
“It’s either make change or don’t make change and if you’re not going to make change, then just tell us.” Matthew Lewis student activist
Although the earlier events of the day teemed with hope, both students said they are doubtful of the university’s promises. “It’s either make change or don’t make change and if you’re not going to make change, then just tell us,” said Lewis. Approaching graduation, Lewis said he plans on pressuring university engagement. “And that’s not just having con-
tinuous discussions where we talk about the same things we’ve been talking about since we came to the university,” he said. “It’s no longer just sending out Patrick [Sims] and Lori [Berquam] to continuously pacify students of color and queer students, like ‘hey, we’re thinking about you.’” While the university has made strides toward diversity, as highlighted in Blank’s statement, past incidents linger in students’ minds. UW-Madison Junior Breanna Taylor said, “Entrusting higher-ups with decisions as it comes to people of color on campus I feel like hasn’t been handled the way it should be, so in that case I feel like it should be put in the hands of students.” Lewis agreed the university should not expect trust from students of color, given past incidents. However, hope remains as these student-activists utilize the power given to them, exhibited by the events on MLK Day. Afterward, UW-Madison Political Science professor Katherine J. Cramer said, “What’s going on is great and lets the students lead.” Impressed by the multitudes of student organizations and events on campus, Cramer concluded, “I think that whatever we can do to support students, we’re going in the right direction.”
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UW-Madison Vice Provost Lori Berquam concludes ‘MLK Day’ by encouraging diversity efforts to a group of campus members.
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Report ranks Wisconsin one of worst states in the nation for rate of racial disparities By Gina Heeb THE DAILY CARDINAL
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Chair of UW-Madison’s Bias Response Team and Assistant Dean of Students Joshua Moon Johnson delivered a keynote speech at the Hate/Bias Response Symposium at UW-La Crosse.
UW collaborates with other schools to fight hate and bias By Sammy Gibbons THE DAILY CARDINAL
After a semester where the number of hate and bias incidents reported to the Bias Response Team more than tripled, UW-Madison is beginning to improve and develop tactics to respond to such occurrences by connecting with other colleges throughout the Midwest. University students, faculty and staff attended a Hate/Bias Response Symposium where they joined forces with UW System schools and other institu-
“Although we are the flagship institution, we can still learn a great deal from other institutions” Joshua Moon Johnson assistant dean of students UW-Madison
tions to discuss ideas for fighting against hate and bias and how to respond to incidents and crimes on higher education campuses. Thirteen UW-Madison students, faculty and staff attended the event, including Chair of UW-Madison’s Bias Response Team and Assistant Dean of Students Joshua Moon Johnson who delivered a keynote speech. The objectives of the event included building a network of hate and bias responders at schools throughout the UW System and surrounding areas,
learning about the best practices and legality of responding to instances of hate and bias within higher education and elsewhere and providing resources and ideas for campuses that are planning to establish a hate and bias response team. The symposium was designed for university faculty and staff who address incidents and crimes of hate and bias in their work, according to Johnson. His keynote address featured messages of encouragement for university faculty and staff who work with hate and bias on campus daily. “The staff who are directly educating campuses, creating policies, and supporting those who are targeted can face much stress, anguish, and hopelessness,” Johnson said in an email. “At times it is difficult to keep doing work where you see students in pain and when you feel like there is little you can do to help … I hope that my message will provide space to practice self-care, build resilience, and find new ways to resist societies that devalue and target oppressed groups.” The Jan. 10 Hate/Bias Response Symposium was the second of its kind. Johnson said individuals from many UW System schools and other Midwest institutions attended. The day included breakout sessions for open discussion about related topics as well as two panel discussions—one
focused on challenges facing hate and bias response efforts, and the other allowed student attendees to discuss the impact of hate and bias and their schools. Johnson said he spoke on a panel at last year’s symposium
“I hope that my message will...find new ways to resist societies that devalue and target oppressed groups” Joshua Moon Johnson assistant dean of students UW-Madison
about his experiences with combatting hate and bias on campus. Over the last five years he has written articles and books and visited college campuses throughout the nation to speak about the effects of hate and bias on students. “As an administrator, I am always trying to further my knowledge on how I can better serve our students, especially those most marginalized or historically disadvantaged backgrounds,” Johnson said. “We gather to share best practices and to learn from one another. I am speaking at the conference, but I am also there to learn about how we can improve our systems and services at UW-Madison. Although we are the flagship institution, we can still learn a great deal from
Wisconsin ranks among the worst states in the country for racial disparity in key economic and societal measures including unemployment, poverty, education and imprisonment, according to a report from a national think tank based at UW-Madison. Using 2015 data, the Center on Wisconsin Strategy report highlights a divergence in opportunities for black and white populations across Wisconsin’s labor market, ranking within the top three states for highest economic disparity in numerous categories. Ranking third most disparate in the nation, statistics showed black people as being nearly four times more likely than whites to be unemployed in Wisconsin. An even starker contrast was shown in Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate—the share of adults actively looking for a job— which came in second place for highest racial disparity. The state’s black labor participation rate fell 9 percent behind that of whites. A trend of economic inequality extends to household earnings and standard of living in Wisconsin, with the state ranking third worst for racial dispar-
ity in income and second worst in poverty. Black households earned a median annual income of about half that of white households and lived in poverty at a rate of 31 percent compared with 5.8 percent for whites. Black children were disproportionately affected by economic disparities, with almost half of those under 18 living below the poverty line. The report also showed dramatic racial inequalities between people in Wisconsin educational and prison institutions. The state ranked worst for racial disparity in both high school graduation rates and middle school math proficiency. The high school graduation rate for white students was 93 percent, compared with 64 percent for black students. Standardized testing data showed white eighth graders as five times more likely to earn a “proficient” score in math than black eighth grade students throughout the state. Wisconsin also has the second worst incarceration ratio, with 2014 data showing 11.5 black prisoners for every one white prisoner in the state. Racial disparity in Wisconsin is “not inevitable,” COWS notes in the report.
UW-Madison awards 836 doctoral degrees in 2015, ranks third in nation after record-breaking year UW-Madison awarded 836 Ph.D.’s in 2015, earning the number three spot in the nation, according to the Survey of Earned Doctorates. The university fell behind only the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and the University of Texas-Austin. Overall, 2015 was a recordbreaking year with 55,006 doctoral degrees being awarded across the U.S. The university ranked highly in number of science doctorates; UW-Madison took the second spot in physical and earth sciences and fourth in life sciences, according to data tables posted on the National Science Foundation website. In all other categories UW-Madison ranked in the top 15 nationwide. Besides quantity, UW-Madison
doctoral degrees are set apart by their quality, said William Karpus, dean of the Graduate School. SED data showed UW-Madison was 13 percent above the national average with three-quarters of doctoral students placed in jobs or negotiations prior to graduation. Additionally, 19 percent of new graduates have secured employment with a tenure track. “Our graduate degree holders bring value to Wisconsin,” Karpus said. “Over half of our master’s degree recipients and nearly a quarter of our doctoral awardees stay in the state after graduation, a net gain that brings an innovative edge to our state’s economy.” —Nina Bertelsen
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UW-Madison awarded 836 doctoral degrees to graduates in 2015. The school was 13 percent above the national average.
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The cold winter weather can be a bummer, but it can also offer a great opportunity to get back on the health and exercise track.
Setting a winter wellness routine By Lauren Ann Sklba the daily cardinal
At the start of a new year, we rush to make resolutions. And without the stress of a school schedule, it can be fairly easy to keep them for the first few weeks of the New Year. But with the start of classes looming, it can be difficult to focus on mental and physical health. Here are some tips for taking advantage of your daily routine and taking care of yourself in these final months of Wisconsin winter. Get your sleep We often come out of break feeling well rested, but quickly find those extra zzz’s we saved up being spent up at the beginning of the semester. Start your spring strong by adopting a sleep routine. Going to sleep and waking up around
the same time every day will help your body set a biochemical rhythm, helping you get more out of your time spent in bed. Creating a nighttime routine before bed can help wind down both your mind and body at the end of the day. While your nightly routine may look like studying into the early hours of the morning, do your best to shut off electronics about an hour before you plan on sleeping. Also, take advantage of your phone’s Night Shift to curb the harsh lighting of your screen and to lessen the stimulation of your brain before bed. Trade your workout clothes for actual pajamas and turn off the lights. Let your body know that it’s time to go to bed. Don’t let your caffeine consumption creep into the late afternoon. Caffeine has a half-life of at least five hours, which means
sipping on your afternoon cuppa may be keeping you up at night. With better rest, you’ll be better equipped to conquer the daylight. Get your exercise Before you get used to alternating between nights at the library and nights in bed with Netflix, get your new semester gym routine set. Take advantage of the University’s fitness facilities. With three different locations on campus, chances are there’s a gym not too far from your home base with hours that can fit to your schedule. If you’re not one to self-motivate, try getting your roommates on board with an in-house workout plan, such as the popular Kayla Itsines or online yoga. Feeling cramped in your dorm? Gather your friends to attend
group fitness classes together or register for spring intramurals. If you are willing to invest in your fitness, there are plenty of boutique gyms in Madison, both on and off-campus, such as Cyc Fitness, Inner Fire Yoga, Canvas Club Boxing and Dragonfly Hot Yoga, which may cater more specifically to your workout wishes. But even in winter, don’t rule out outdoor activities too quickly. Bundle up for a run to take in the fresh winter air and get some much needed Vitamin D. Take a walk across Lake Mendota after class or venture off campus to find an outdoor ice rink. Use your winter weekends wisely and take a day to hit the slopes at Tyrol Basin. Getting into a wellness routine sooner rather than later can get your semester started strong, both physically and mentally.
Achieving new spring semester resolutions By Allison Garcia the daily cardinal
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Stay on trend with new runway-approved makeup and hair tips.
Makeup tip: Trends to try By Cassie Hurwitz the daily cardinal
With 2017 in full swing, it’s time to update your beauty regime. Take a note from the industry’s most popular brands by trying some of these new, updated trends. Pops of color Whether it’s a streak of bright blue or pink eye shadow, or painted red or orange lips, this coming season is all about unique ways to wear color. Make the trend more wearable by keeping the rest of your face simple and minimal. Pop on some concealer and mascara, and finish off with a bold sweep of color. Smudged smoky eye If you want something more sultry, try out this simple smoky eye. Grab a soft pencil liner in black and
run it along both your top and bottom lash lines. Use either your ring finger or a small, dense brush to blend the line until it is smudged to perfection. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look neat – this style is meant to be messy and undone. Add a few coats of volumizing mascara and you are good to go. Deep side parts Your makeup will look perfect with these trends, but your hair is the finishing touch. Channel the highfashion runway and switch up your part. Use a widetooth comb to help designate the spot where you would like the part to be. Try something much more daring than usual, like a part just two inches above your ear. It works with every hairstyle: ponytails, braids, low buns— whatever you are feeling.
It’s time to ring in the new semester just like you did the new year. Classes start today and this is the semester where you’re going to be organized, eat healthy, get great grades and finally do that thing you always wanted to. Here are some simple tips for how to achieve some of the most popular new semester resolutions. Keeping clean When your room is a mess, so is your mind. There is nothing quite as calming as coming home to a clean space. This semester, make a plan for how you will handle simple chores. Decide how many times a month you want to do laundry and pick a day to do it. Write that day down in your calendar and stick to it. When it comes to other chores—for instance your infamous dishes—start a system for when you will get them done. Maybe you want to wash your dish immediately after you use it. Or perhaps you just want to do all of your dishes from the day before going to sleep. The key to keeping clean is starting habits and holding yourself accountable. Academic greatness This is the semester that you are going to get your dream GPA. You’re going to do this by get-
ting familiar with your syllabus and pinpointing important dates. Figure out which weeks in your semester are going to be the most stressful for you and plan in advance. Don’t be caught off guard in March when you have three essays and two exams all in the same week. Starting healthy habits Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t be active. Check out the rec sports classes and look into intramural sports. Whether you prefer yoga, basketball or racquetball there is a home for you in the fitness world. Eating right is another important way to stay healthy this semester. After classes kick in, cooking healthy meals will be more and more difficult, so consider making a meal plan. Use your Sundays for grocery shopping to buy the fresh produce that will make your meals tasty and healthy. Try something new Madison as a city and as a university has so much to offer. There are countless clubs to join, restaurants to eat at and friends to make. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Your college years are a time to explore who you are and find out what makes you happy. So say yes to new experiences in Spring 2017.
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Wisconsin DNR revises statement on climate change, concerns UW scientists By Julie Spitzer THE DAILY CARDINAL
Late last December, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources revised a statement on their website about climate change, rescinding a portion stating human activity could be a cause. In response, a group of UW-Madison scientists issued a public letter detailing the DNR’s factual inaccuracies in the revised statement and irresponsibility in drastically changing the wording. “The revised statement fails to mention either humancaused climate change or science, but manages to imply that changes in climate are natural, mysterious, and driven by causes that still stir debate among climate scientists,” the seven scientists wrote earlier this month. Stephen Carpenter, a signer of the letter and director for the center for limnology at UW-Madison, said that the change replaced a statement that is essentially true with a statement that is now factually inaccurate. “Our job at UW-madison is to provide the people of the state with accurate scientific information so that the people of the state can make important decisions for themselves, including policy decisions,” Carpenter said. The other six signees include John J. Magnuson, John E. Kutzbach, Monica G. Turner, Jonathan A. Patz, Stanley A. Temple and Donald M. Waller. The scientists write in the
letter that the DNR also has a responsibility to inform the public on the challenges presented by climate change, but they cannot do so if they are ignoring the fact that climate change is caused by humans. Carpenter said that anthropogenic climate change is an undeniable truth. “We’re not telling people what to think about [climate change]. What we are telling people is that climate change is real. It is happening. Human activity is a major driver. This is all important background information when thinking about policy decisions for coming years and decades,” Carpenter explained. Carpenter is particularly worried that the DNR will now begin to ignore other scientific facts when managing Wisconsin’s natural resources. “Even more disturbing, the Wisconsin DNR is repudiating its own long-standing tradition of applying the best available science in the public interest,” they write. According to the letter, notable organizations like the U.S. National Academy of Sciences have shown that human-induced climate change is a fact. The burning of fossil fuels, like coal for heating houses and gasoline for automobiles, leads to the creation of atmospheric Greenhouse gases that accelerate changes in the climate. The letter cites several instances of Wisconsin’s natural resources changing due to a warming climate. This then impacts recreational
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The open water of an unfrozen Lake Mendota during winter echoes the effects of climate change for some. opportunities for the people of the state. For example, they note shorter periods of ice cover on lakes, leading to shorter ice fishing opportunities, and several populations of popular game species are shifting northward. Communications Director for the Wisconsin DNR James Dick said in an e-mail that the changes to the webpage are not denying that the climate is changing. “It also does not say the cause and effects of the change in climate are debatable. It says they are being debated,” Dick wrote in an e-mail. According to Dick, the Wisconsin DNR believes that changes in the state’s climate could have an impact on the natural resources they manage. The DNR adapts resource management efforts to address changing environ-
mental conditions. Dick added that the DNR relies on scientists and researchers in climaterelated fields to evaluate the causes of climate change and highlighted the links provided at the bottom of the webpage where the changes took place directing readers to UW-Madison sources on climate research. “I do think that the DNR has a responsibility for managing Wisconsin’s natural resources … those resources should be managed in a way that takes account of scientific fact in a way that we know them,” Carpenter said. “I hope that the DNR’s revision of its website does not indicate that they will not be using facts in the future to manage our resources, I think that would be a huge step backwards,” Carpenter added.
New research initiative at UW-Madison aims to explore microbiomes, their effects on daily life By Julie Spitzer THE DAILY CARDINAL
Microbes are everywhere. They are germs after all, and germs need a place to thrive. There are microbes commonly found in the human stomach and mouth, but also in the environment such as soil, lakes, rivers and much more, each with their respective microbiome. A microbiome refers to all of the microorganisms interacting with one another within a particular environment. The human microbiome, for example, is made up of all of the microbes in the human body. Microbes make up almost all aspects of human lives, but scientists are still learning the extent with which they impact the human world. With a new research initiative, UW-Madison hopes to garner new research tackling the microbiome and its effects on everyday life. UW-Madison’s Microbiome Initiative provides funding in the form of a $1 million grant, paid for equally by the Chancellor’s Office and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education. University
faculty researchers must submit proposals for committee review in order to receive funding but final decisions will be made by the OVCRGE. “This initiative is [broad]. It is trying to understand how the different microbiomes all over the planet influence everything that we do everyday,” Timothy Donohue, a professor of bacteriology and microbiome researcher said.
“This is not a germ-free planet. Microbes are critical to our existence.”
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Donohue runs a Department of Energy funded lab that researches soil microbiomes for biofuels applications. Microbiomes, Donohue explained, are essential for maintaining healthy and diverse ecosystems. The bounds of microbiome research are farreaching, applying to fields
related to the climate, disease, agriculture and other various industries, he added. According to Donohue, this research initiative also has the potential to create collaboration between various researchers. “It takes a village to understand how microbiomes work,” Donohue said, explaining that researchers from fields like microbiology, chemistry and various social sciences will be of value in microbiome work. “We have domain expertise in each of these areas … this will hopefully bring people together that haven’t traditionally been brought together in this area.” The idea for the initiative came in part from the federal government’s investments in microbiome research in recent years. In the past few years, several federal agencies and other funders have provided UW-Madison researchers with 20 awards, generating approximately $8 million annually. “We hope to advance research efforts in this important and growing field, and to position our faculty to be more competitive when applying for federal funding for their
research in this area,” Marsha Mailick, UW–Madison’s vice chancellor for research and graduate education, said. Faulty researchers at UW-Madison are invited to submit proposals of projects that will advance the breadth and depth of microbiome research on campus. Research and infrastructure projects are eligible for awards up to $250,000, and research community enhancement awards may be up to $10,000. The deadline to apply by is March 15.
“It takes a village to understand how microbiomes work.” Timothy Donohue Department of Energy
“This is not a germ-free planet. Microbes are critical to our existence and we are only beginning to understand who is there,” Donohue said. “What is really exciting about this … is it will generate the technology to learn what they are doing.”
In lecture, at the office or at the library, it’s easy to notice there are two popular types of laptops. Apple’s Mac computers and Windows’ PC computers are popular among just about every person who owns a computer. What makes these computers so different? PC computers use the Windows operating system; this is the interface one uses to navigate the computer. Windows and the hardware that makes up a PC are designed to run virtually any program created for a computer. This gives users flexibility but also can cause errors and vulnerability to viruses. On the other side, a Mac computer is designed to run Mac software and the Mac operating system. Therefore, these computers tend to seem smoother and more user friendly. In the end, choosing a computer depends on what you need. If you only need Mac designed programs and not the flexibility, a MacBook might be for you. If you need the options and flexibility, try a PC.
Dear Ms. Scientist, What are stem cells? Judy P. Research using stem cells often sparks controversy and questions. Stem cells are special kinds of “blank-slate” cells. They have the capability to develop or turn into any type of specialized cell, such as different organ cells, tissue cells, blood cells and so on. There are two kinds of stem cells: adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells. We all have adult stem cells throughout our entire lives. They can be found all over our body in our different tissues, and they stay dormant until they’re needed by our bodies to regenerate our tissues or organs. Embryonic stem cells, however, are different in that they’re exclusively found in daysold embryos. While adult stem cells have a limited range of cells that they can turn into, embryonic stem cells can turn into any type of cell in our bodies. There is a lot of exciting research about the medical applications of stem cells; from regenerating organs and tissues in injured patients to replacing damaged brain tissue in Alzheimer’s patients. Stem cells have many possibilities.
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Wisconsin Hip-Hop Fest features talented, up-and-coming artists By Denzel Taylor THE DAILY CARDINAL
For the second consecutive year, the Majestic Theatre hosted the Wisconsin Hip-Hop Fest, with clear satisfaction from the artists, organizers and fans. The concert featured a strong lineup of performers from both the Madison and Milwaukee area, including the headlining set from popular artist WebsterX. Each artist infused a full-house Majestic Theatre with growing excitement as stragglers continued to file in well into the show. Every beat, bar, chant and stomp kept the show riveting to say the least, with ample moments worthy of highlighting. The show opened with Broadway Muse, an artist origi-
nally from Chicago now bringing us music from Madison. She swept the crowd with swift bars after opening with the track “Make Me Rich,” which she describes as the beginning of her journey to share her joy. Those who entered late certainly missed a treat. There is much to expect from an artist who enters every stage in proud black girl glamour going into 2017. Following Broadway’s set was the small yet striking ZED KENZO from Milwaukee. The rapper came with wide presence and took moments during songs to intimately kneel down and lean closer to the front-row fans. ZED performed a recently released and self-produced track, “Evanescence,” demon-
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strating an admirable self-fueled drive to make art and share it with no excuse. Arguably, one of the entire show’s most respectable moments came from Minneapolis-grown and Madison-developed artist CRASHprez. He brought awareness to the ordering of performances, proclaiming that we cannot take steps forward in respecting our womxn as artists if we are taking two steps back in scheduling their sets furthest from the headline. He reminded us of the social implications overarching our lives and choices. CRASHprez brought both Broadway Muse and ZED KENZO back for encores, giving late fans a redeeming moment to hear their music. CRASHprez is an artist known for his unhinged commentary in his music and onstage interludes about all that is troubling with the world. While rapping, he galvanized the crowd to chant the phrase, “Love yo people, fuck that evil, no one breathing is illegal,” which continued to the end of his stage time. He and DJ Hitmayne kept everyone well-entertained as they made instrumental selections using a pair of dice. The crowd didn’t know what was next, and neither did CRASHprez. Majestic Theatre guests also enjoyed anticipated performances from Reggie Bonds and Sincere Life from Milwaukee, and more music from the band with the strongest OG vibes of the show, dumate. The Madison band performed with the largest setup of the night, including a DJ, drummer, bassist and the two MCs on the mic. Their music
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WebsterX performed for a lively crowd at the Hip-Hop Fest. felt heavily inspired by Tupac, offering a pure hip-hop sound that fit right in with the show. Gerald Walker, from Milwaukee, respectfully acknowledged all the artists before him. His set stood out even more than the bright orange sweater he wore. He performed what was arguably his most thought-provoking track, “The Things We Think and Do Not Say…” invoking smooth vibes in the theatre. Oddly, with so much leftover potential energy in the space, WebsterX didn’t immediately run out into his set. Instead, all the previous artists and DJs rushed on the stage, causing everyone to erupt in hysterical dances and screams. You would almost wonder if WebsterX would be capable of continuing the mountainous energy established. To everyone’s satisfaction, the most anticipated artist did not disappoint. Almost every tool and trope of a thrilling concert was utilized in WebsterX’s
truly impressive performance. He danced alongside the crowd, invited more than a handful of fans to join him on stage, effortlessly crowd surfed and so much more. His song “Blue Streak” was perhaps the most enjoyable song of the night. WebsterX has undoubtedly set a bar for the rest of the concerts to come to Madison this year. At the close of the fest, there is certain satisfaction and anxious anticipation for next year. Multifaceted artist and First Wave scholar Garrett Pauli expressed, “Overall, it was a great outing for the Madison hip-hop scene in the cold of January.” He also talked about the mixed energy of hip-hop fans, from “college transplants” to “rooted locals.” Let’s hope the Majestic continues to make satisfying impressions.
What concerts are you looking forward to this year? Let Denzel know at arts@dailycardinal.com
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‘I See You’ shows massive scope with innovative sound, providing a hopeful message for 2017 By Logan Rude THE DAILY CARDINAL
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I See You The xx
The xx, a band with roots in London, became pioneers in indie pop music with the release of their 2009 album xx and its follow up Coexist. Now, after more than four years since the group released a project together, I See You kicks off 2017 with perseverance and hope. I See You marks a strong development in the trio’s once innovative sound. While their previous projects followed similar musical themes, this album goes beyond. With production that combined their trademark sound and new
endeavors into more detailed layering and sampling, I See You holds a sense of nostalgia for the old records that doesn’t get in the way of the band’s progression. After Jamie xx’s solo venture showcased production with dance and hip-hop themes, it was natural to come to the conclusion that the newest album from The xx would reflect those sounds. I See You doesn’t hold back from pushing the group’s original sound. One of the most notable differences is the use of sampling on some tracks that add small touches of detail to an already complex album. With countless extremely detailed layers, The xx are able to meander through endless soundscapes. The result is a beautiful mix of cosmic synths, cascading guitar riffs, booming percussion and chilling vocals that coalesce in a redefined sound for the ambitious indie popstars. Opening up the new year, the lyrics throughout I See You capture the hope for happiness and
change we feel once Earth completes another journey around the sun. Reflecting on the past is quickly contrasted by a desire to move on, whether from relationships or bad habits. It’s as if the project was The xx’s way to jump back into the limelight by reassuring everyone that the world is a difficult place, but that things will work out in the end. On “Dangerous,” the first line of the entire album cries out, “They say, ‘we’re in danger’ / but I disagree / If proven wrong, shame on me / but you’ve had faith in me.” Bellowing horns soar above hard-hitting bass, ringing out through the speakers and making it nearly impossible to stay still from the second the record begins. During the album’s progression, the tone soars to the cosmos with transcendent production that is only comprehensible alongside vocals that are grounded in the struggles of relationships and self-doubt that so many people face in their lives.
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The xx’s Romy Madley Croft, Jamie xx and Oliver Sim. Throughout the album, the production grows in scope until it feels like the world is just a frame of something bigger. At times, the group makes it feel as though what happens in the world is insignificant. Only on tracks like “On Hold” and “Replica” do The xx take a slight detour to bring things down to a more human level in order to remind us that, while the world may seem insig-
nificant at times, there is a beauty in being a part of it. I See You offers us a chance to step back from our lives that are so often filled with worries. Its ambition and massive scope tells us that everything will eventually work out if we stay hopeful.
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10 non-sequel, non-reboot movies coming to theaters in 2017 that you shouldn’t miss By Jake Skubish THE DAILY CARDINAL
2016 was another great year at the movies for blockbusters and indie flicks alike. 2017 will, as every year now does, bring plenty more sequels, reboots and characters we already know. Some of these will be great and some will flop, but you’ll also likely have already heard about most of them. Instead of focusing on the big-budget and bigname films, here are 10 movies to keep on your radar in 2017, none of which are sequels or reboots. “The Discovery” (Jan .20) This romance between Rooney Mara and Jason Segel takes place in a world where the afterlife has been scientifically proven to exist. Director Charlie McDowell’s previous film, “The One I Love,” was another imaginative romance/sci-fi, and hopefully “The Discovery” can bring some of the same originality. As an added bonus, this one will be released exclusively on Netflix. “Get Out” (Feb. 24) Written and directed by Jordan Peele, this horror-comedy follows the disturbing events that transpire when a black man visits his white girlfriend’s par-
ents. The best horror flicks often go beyond cheap scares to serve as social commentary, and from the trailer this looks to be one of the most inventive, hilarious angles to address racism on the big screen. “Sleight” (April 7) There’s no big-name actors or director here, but this film about a street magician who uses magic (and maybe superpowers?) to rescue his kidnapped sister just “looks so cool.” Along the lines of “Spider-Man” meets “Now You See Me,” the film could add a much-needed creative iteration to the superhero genre. “Rock That Body” (June 16) Since “The Hangover,” we’ve seen plenty of unnecessary comedies about bachelor(ette) parties gone wrong. The talent in this one, though, is promising, led by Kate McKinnon, Scarlett Johansson, Zoë Kravitz and Ilana Glazer. This is a rare Hollywood film helmed by a female director as well. “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” (July 21) This time-travel/intergalactic action bonanza, based on a French comic series, brings an
eclectic cast that includes Cara Delevingne, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman and Rihanna, who plays someone named “Bubble.” Director Luc Besson’s blockbuster has the potential to be exceedingly crammed with CGI, but the trailer suggests the film possesses a welcome visual clarity. “Coco” (Nov. 22) The fact that this is Pixar’s latest project is really all you need to get excited about this one. The film follows a young boy’s journey through the Land of the Dead, and early images from the film are vibrant. Notably, this is Pixar’s first feature with a nonwhite main character. “Annihilation” (TBD) “Ex Machina” director Alex Garland wrote and directed this sci-fi feature about a biologist who signs up for a mysterious expedition. “Machina” was a sleek, tense and profound thriller, and this film sounds like it will be operating on the same wavelength. It stars Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson and Oscar Isaac. “Okja” (TBD) In director Bong Joon-ho’s latest film, a girl tries to stop a
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“Valerian” stars Cara Delevingne and Dane DeHaan as the leads. large corporation from kidnapping her friend—who happens to be a giant animal. It sounds a lot like “E.T.,” but is sure to be much more grisly, focusing on environmental destruction and corporate greed. Jake Gyllenhaal, Lily Collins and Paul Dano star. “Slice” (TBD) A former Chinese food delivery boy is suspected of a killing spree targeting delivery boys. Oh, and that delivery boy is played by Chance the Rapper. And he rides a motorcycle. And
he’s a werewolf. I couldn’t possibly ask for more from a movie. “The Glass Castle” (TBD) This drama follows a young girl’s struggle growing up in poverty with eccentric and often irresponsible parents. I highly recommend reading the source material, Jeannette Walls’s stunning autobiography of the same name, which made me sob like no other book has. Starring Brie Larson, Naomi Watts and Woody Harrelson, “The Glass Castle” is a likely Oscar contender.
The new year brings promising new TV shows for viewers By Eli Radtke THE DAILY CARDINAL
The temperature is struggling to climb above freezing. The people of Madison slowly submerge their skin beneath a shell of thermal layering. This sounds like the perfect time of the year to postpone those New Year’s resolutions and exercise your thumbs by flipping through TV channels. With the new year, the major television players are putting out new content and targeting large audiences too slow from the holiday feasts to change the channel. Here’s what is coming to a living room near you in 2017. “A Series Of Unfortunate Events” (Netflix) Adapted from the muchloved children’s books by Lemony Snicket, “A Series Of Unfortunate Events” has
gained quite the fan club before it even hit the streaming screen. After the spectacular flop of the movie adaptation starring Jim Carrey, fans have a lot to celebrate with this new take on the series. Netflix took no shortcuts, and the medium of television suits the morose tale much better than in movie form. Patrick Warburton plays Lemony Snicket, the charmingly dreary narrator of the series. Warburton does an excellent job of capturing the spirit of the books, giving life to the narrator in Snicket and bringing the pizzazz that makes this tale so memorable. Neil Patrick Harris plays Count Olaf, the strange, tattooed villain of the tale. Harris slips into the roll naturally by bringing this deranged yet lovably strange mastermind to life. One of the things that are instantly enjoyable about the
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series is its use of color. The muted pastels pop and jar against the dreary grey backgrounds. The style is almost Wes Anderson-esque and works well with the mood of the show. For those hardcore fans that live and breathe the stuff though, Netflix chose to make a couple of interesting choices as far as the plot of the series goes. The secret society that is vaguely hinted at—and only revealed much later—in the books is an integral and up-front piece of the plot, playing a much larger role in this TV universe. “Taboo” (FX) Tom Hardy stars in this dark period drama from FX. The channel has been on the up and up for good content, giving viewers excellent shows like “Wilfred,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “Fargo.” “Taboo” centers around James Delaney (Hardy), who is thought to be dead before appearing at his father’s funeral. Rumors swirl about this mysterious man and what he has done all those years he previously spent in Africa—most of it ghastly and unspeakable. Jonathan Pryce plays Sir Stuart Strange, an executive for the East India Trading Company, not straying far from his role as Weatherby Swann in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” who wants the land that Delaney has inherited from his dead father. “Taboo” has been heavily advertised without giving away much of anything, which is rare for TV. The dark, grimy feel of the show feels right at home
on FX’s lineup and fits well with the marketed audience. However, many more questions are raised than answered in the first episode as Delaney travels through London. The atrocious things that Delaney has done in his past are hinted at and then discussed off-screen, leaving something to be desired in the character’s development. Overall, the episode feels a little too mysterious for a premiere, with the show relying perhaps a little too much on the audience’s interest. Hardy plays a convincing outcast/ psychopath/demon/shaman though, and the acting and idea is strong throughout. I think that “Taboo” will be a great show to follow this season. “Legion” (FX) FX isn’t satisfied there, though. Later in the spring, “Legion” will premiere on FX. This show follows a man who has been impounded for schizophrenia for his entire life, but after transferring to a new doctor, he learns that he has superpowers. I am not as excited for this show because, between “The OA” on Netflix and all of the superpower-themed television that has come out lately, it feels stale. It seems like one show took a chance and did that mantra well, and now every network is scrambling to throw their attempt into the market hoping that it sticks. “24: Legacy” (Fox) Another highly anticipated show this season is “24: Legacy,” premiering after the Super Bowl on Fox. “24” was a cash cow for
Fox and has a cult following as a great TV show. Yet, just because Fox couldn’t come up with anything new doesn’t mean digging up bodies of old shows and putting a new face on a cash corpse will make it great. “24: Legacy” seems like a show that is going to have the privilege of underwhelming millions of viewers at once, then sputter and limp on for another five seasons just because it has network viewership. As more and more streaming services are producing original content, and with channels like AMC and FX also producing fantastic shows, network television is lagging behind. Those channels usually have much more room to experiment and be edgy without offending an audience. With network television having such a high viewership, they are more constrained and therefore have to be more conscious of their content. While this does provide a challenge, this does not excuse the lack of quality content that I feel the networks have been providing viewers lately. So, put away those gym shorts and crank up the furnace. 2017 has provided all the content you could ever need to procrastinate working on that beach bod. Summer is a long way off, and being up on the shows everyone is talking about is more fun anyway, right? Happy viewing.
What TV shows are you most looking forward to in 2017? What are you not looking forward to? Let Eli know at arts@dailycardinal.com
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Inauguration protest does little to mitigate partisan bickering SAMANTHA WILCOX opinion editor
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et me take a moment of your valuable time to talk about memes. In this time of short attention spans, memes—which have captured the long-practiced form of photo captioning and made it mainstream—have proliferated. They vary in comedic value and subject matter, and it feels as if there’s a new style every day. Though one can argue about the amount that memes contribute to society and to the advance of human intellect and humor, they are inarguably culturally relevant. One of my personal favorite memes originated from web cartoonist K.C. Green. It shows a cartoon dog, sitting at a kitchen table with a cup of coffee. The room he is in is engulfed in flames. Smoke hovers above the room as the fire appears to spread. The intrepid canine, however, pays the impending danger no mind. He stoically stays perched in his chair, smiling to himself. He then decides to say to himself, “This is fine.” His courage and positivity are admirable; the world around him is (literally) falling apart, and he remains happy as a clam, content to declare his situation A-OK. So now that I’ve spent 190 words describing a meme to you, you’re probably wondering where I’m headed with this. Although memes, the one I described in particular, can be taken at face value and appreciated for their apparent humor, they also occasionally require more reflection. Although none of us are physically engulfed in flames right now (if you are, you should stop reading this column—my ramblings are not a priority right now), we need to look around, and resist the urge to declare the world around us fine. In less than a week, Donald Trump will assume the presidency of the United States. He
and his henchmen have decided that his victory—which relied on the very antiquated electoral system designed specifically to combat the type of candidacy that he represented—is a “blank check” to do whatever they want. The Affordable Care Act is being repealed, taking away health insurance from 20 million Americans. President Barack Obama himself has said that he would fully support a new plan that gave better coverage at a more affordable price. No plan has been proposed to replace the ACA. And yet, many of those who are unaffected by these actions decide that “this is fine.”
It is imperative to always remember that this is not normal. This is not fine.
Scott Pruitt, the man who has been chosen to run the Environmental Protection Agency, was highly involved in many lawsuits intended to weaken the EPA itself. This is the political equivalent of selecting a general of an enemy country to run our armed forces. Pruitt has made a name for himself by trying to weaken environmental regulations and destroy the EPA and its efforts. Now he’s running the agency. A December poll showed that a huge majority of Americans—and even a solid majority of Trump supporters— want to maintain our climate policies. Yet Republican leaders have decided that the election of Trump was a mandate to dismantle vital laws in a time when environmental action is more important than ever. Our intelligence agencies, some of the most reliable, prestigious and efficient in the world, have stated clearly that Russia interfered with our elections. Our democratic process, which we fought an entire Revolution to secure,
has been compromised at its core. Elections free of domestic or foreign interference are the most vital pillar in our democracy. During the Cold War, this type of attack would have led to calls for war from people on both sides of the aisle. Instead, our president-elect and many in the Republican leadership have shrugged and said “this is fine.” At every stage in our lives, we like to convince ourselves that the world around us is normal. The thought that things are not the way they should be is certainly not a pleasant one. We all like to put blind faith in the notion that things will work out, and everything happens for a reason. This is a natural human instinct. In a time such as this, however, we cannot tell ourselves that what we’re currently living through is OK. The unimaginable continues to manifest itself every single day. It is imperative to always remember that this is not normal. This is not fine. For millions of Americans— women, immigrants, members of the LGBT community, people of color, the press, essentially anyone who wants our democratic freedoms to be protected—these times are terrifying. Even if you yourself don’t think you’ll be impacted (and you probably will), there are a myriad of people around you who are worried, and rightfully so. Even if the flames aren’t touching you, that doesn’t mean they do not exist, and that doesn’t mean they aren’t highly dangerous. The world we live in is changing, and to many, it isn’t changing for the better. This is not normal. This is not fine. Sebastian is a sophomore majoring in history and environmental studies. What are your thoughts on recent events and the upcoming inauguration? Have you taken action to hold officials accountable? Please send all comments, questions and concerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
his coming week, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the president of the United States. His road to the White House has been a long and rocky one, but to the shock of many Americans and people around the world, Jan. 20 he will be sworn into the Oval Office. Since his election in November, there has been no shortage of outrage. While his opponent, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, won the popular vote by more than 3 million votes, Trump took home the presidency thanks to the controversial electoral college. Protests and riots have broken out across the country over the president-elect and his policies, as well as the legitimacy of his win. As a result of the 2016 election and its results, political division has become nasty and stark among Americans. This divisiveness is not letting up just because the inauguration is near. Georgia Rep. John Lewis announced on Friday that he would not be attending Trump’s inauguration, saying he does not see Trump as a “legitimate” president in response to Russian interference with the election. Lewis, a civil rights icon, was a participant in the Selma, Ala., attacks of 1965 that have become known as “Bloody Sunday.” In response to Lewis’ boycott announcement, Trump tweeted “All talk, talk, talk — no action or results. Sad!” Trump’s blatant disrespect to an American hero and civil rights activist is abhorrent. Lewis has made it a point to include fellow politicians from both sides of the aisle, including Vice President-elect Mike Pence, in civil rights memorials and visits to Selma. Improving civil policies and the lives of black people is something that he is passionate about and dedicated toward. By demeaning Lewis, Trump is only confirming Lewis’ concerns about our presidentelect. Trump is exhibiting classic schoolyard bully behavior.
This divisiveness is not letting up just beause the inauguration is near.
This behavior, while repugnant, is no surprise from Trump. We have to remember that our president-elect is the same man who mocked a reporter with a disability, as well as ridiculed the family of a Muslim fallen soldier. Ever since Lewis announced his boycott of Trump’s inauguration, many Democratic politicians have followed suit. According to CNN, more than 20 Democrats have announced their intention to not attend the festivities in Washington. Many of them are doing so in solidarity with Lewis, but many are also doing so in pure disagreement
with Trump and his beliefs. Although the tensions are understandably high in Washington, a mass boycott of the presidential inauguration is not going to help anything. While it is a moral statement, it is setting up Democrats for failure. The next four years are going to be an era of massive change, now that both the Senate and House of Representatives both have a Republican majority. While Democrats should not sit idly by while Trump and his administration introduce harmful and controversial policies and laws, they should not further villainize themselves by setting the precedent of refusal to work together and accept reality.
Instead of boycotting Trump’s inauguration, attend, commit to making compromises and doing your best.
An intensely divisive political environment was a major roadblock for President Barack Obama and many of his attempted policies during his presidency. Republican politicians infamously shut down the government for weeks in an effort to stop the passing of the Affordable Care Act. Obama was forced to introduce new legislation through executive orders so that he could bypass the snarls of Congress. However, while it got work done, it also bypassed the critical system of checks and balances. For the last eight years, Democrats—myself included— have complained about what thorns Republicans have been in the side of the Obama administration. However, now the tables have completely turned. By opening up the Trump presidency with a boycott of his inauguration, Democrats are sending the message to Trump and other Republicans that there will be no bipartisanship or teamwork during this presidency, but another hard-fought four years of bullying and villainizing the opponent. Democrats should be above this behavior. In order to find legislation that works for all Americans, they need to ensure they can work across the aisle with their opponents in a civil and adult manner. Teamwork is something that is taught to kindergartners, but apparently we need to be reminded of it when it comes to the caustic environment of today’s political scene. Instead of boycotting Trump’s inauguration, attend, commit to making compromises and doing your best regardless of who’s in the Oval Office and show that you are not taking the coward’s way out. Samantha is a sophomore majoring in journalism and communication arts. How do you feel about the boycott of Trump’s inauguration? Please send all comments, questions and concwerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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The Almanac presents: Talking topics for your next dreamy date By John Joutras
We all know the shiny (and often misplaced) key to a successful date is thoughtful conversation. But in times like these, locating that key amid the patchwork of memes, passwords, fanatical behaviors and psychological scarring that fills our minds can be difficult. Luckily, if worldclass conversationalists are stylish yet weatherproof furniture, then the Almanac is the veranda of a rich southern land baron—i.e., we got you. Here are some conversation starters to try with your next hot date.
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1. Warm ups. ’Cause you gotta spark a flame to start a fire. • Do I know you? • What is your name? • How are you? • Are you lactose intolerant? 2. If you’ve gotten this far it’s likely the date is going well, and you’re probably about halfway through a coffee and/ or ham sandwich. It’s time to get to know what your date is passionate about, and show them how cultural and smart you are. • What is your favorite movie? • Have you seen that video online with the lawnmower and that goat? • Did it upset you? • Did you finish watching it, anyway? • If Rocky Balboa and Clubber Lang were in a hot dog eating contest, who would win? • If Rocky got in a bar fight with Rambo, who would win? • What if Rambo was wielding a broken pool cue? • What if the Rocky that Rambo was fighting was from Rocky IV, and in peak condition after training to box Ivan Drago? • Do you think it’s implied that Rocky dies after the end of “Creed,” or do you think it’s possible a few months of pushups and eating raw eggs could see Rocky make a full recovery from cancer?
3. Closers. These are the figurative left hooks to end your date with. If all rounds of the date have gone well thus far, it’s important to throw the knockout questions and express interest in a second outing. • Would explicitly showing Rocky die at the end of “Creed” be in bad taste, or a painful but necessary step in ensuring the future protection of an American cultural legacy? • Do you think that scene from the first “Rocky” movie when Rocky doesn’t let Adrian leave his apartment until she kisses him is sexual assault, or an awkward but romantic moment that just doesn’t reflect well on him under current social norms? • Have you ever seen the movie “Rocky?” • What about the sequels? • Have you ever been so excited about something that you were afraid if you did it and nobody was around to watch over you that you might accidentally hurt yourself in your fit of excitement because you were just so passionate about a certain topic and to experience it in its pure form would be like mainlining a potent drug? • Are you interested in watching every training montage from the “Rocky” franchise, back-to-back, including “Creed,” with the lights off and the volume at full blast?
‘Monopoly: Real Estate Con Artist’ hitting shelves soon By Patrick Hoeppner The objective of the new Parker Brothers game, which retails for $49.99, is personal gain. Each player begins in a separate city, and from there they embark on risky—and opulently expensive—construction projects. In New York, viable properties range from the Chrysler building to the Flatiron Building, while across the country in San Francisco, Lombard Street and Alcatraz Island graciously accept nine-figure bids for players to contract, develop and build to the skies. Players aim to develop their properties to unreasonable lengths, with the
ultimate goal of making as immense an impact on the regional skyline as possible. When landmarks of historic value are destroyed in the process, extra points are awarded and players move ahead in the game. The winner is declared when the final skylines are compared, and the player with the largest environmental and sociological footprint is crowned champion. Adding a fun twist to a classic game, the Deutsche Bank Creditors appear if an 11 is rolled via the twin dice. White Collar Cards can be used when Creditors attempt
to collect a player’s debts. Players have the option to litigate Deutsche Bank to extend their playing time, although this move hinders construction projects and puts players behind in their game. Rolling an 11 to unleash Deutsche is the most detrimental move in “Monopoly: Real Estate Con Artist,” and should be averted if possible. Players collect Reputation Cards, which gauge public opinion. Reputation Cards are collected when players take out self-promoting advertisements in local newspapers, and are lost when Creditors are litigated and
contractors are left underpaid or without pay at all. Reputation Cards, along with White Collar Cards, are the most important mechanic in the game aside from the construction itself. The game provides a fascinating new look at modern American business culture and the hilariously lackadaisical attitude of the regional real estate authorities toward ludicrously wealthy individuals who do whatever they desire—because much like a belligerent, petulant real estate meteorite might descend on New York City, the winner is the player who leaves the largest impact.
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Kunin wins gold, Badgers sweep MSU By Bobby Ehrlich The Daily Cardinal
After splitting its first conference series of the season before winter break, Wisconsin took a nearly month-long hiatus before returning to the ice with gusto last weekend. The Badgers (10-7-1, 3-1) swept Michigan State right out of town, with a pair of 5-1 victories at the Kohl Center, moving into third place in the Big Ten. But the big story over break was sophomore captain Luke Kunin, who captained Team USA to a gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship games. Team USA defeated arch nemesis Canada in a gold medal game for the ages, which ended in a shootout after neither team could break the 4-4 tie in overtime. Kunin scored twice, had two assists and finished plus-3 in the tournament, a seven-game stretch in which the US didn’t lose a single contest. He played those seven games in 11 days, including the
championship game Thursday night in Montreal and missed the Badgers first contest back from the break as a result. Wisconsin was able to win without him, but got a huge boost from him in the Saturday game as Kunin buried the puck twice to key Wisconsin. UW has been impressive thus far, especially considering the last two abysmal seasons, but face a string of tough tests in the coming weeks. They still have to play No. 1 Penn State, No. 7 Minnesota and No. 11 Ohio State twice each. Sitting at just three games above 500, the Badgers will have to take more than a couple games from these top squads if they want to finish with a winning record for the first time in two years. The Badgers will learn a lot about the caliber of this year’s unit in the next few weeks. Kunin and Wisconsin will also get a flash of the bright lights this semester, as they will take on Ohio State in the famed Madison Square Garden in two weeks.
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Luke Kunin made a triumphant return to UW after winning gold at the U20 World Championships.
Medbery, No. 11 Wisconsin looking for successful spring By Jonathan Mills The Daily Cardinal
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Avyanna Young returned to the court vs. Rutgers after a four-game suspension for violating team rules.
Young returns, Badgers flounder in early stages of conference play By Isaiah De los Santos The Daily Cardinal
After closing out 2016, the Badgers looked to be turning the corner following a stretch of promising basketball, which concluded with an upset road win at UW-Green Bay. However, the struggles in non-conference play were early indications of tougher sailing when the rocky waters of the Big Ten schedule hit. Wisconsin dropped each of its four opening games against Michigan (3-1 Big Ten, 14-4 overall), Rutgers (3-3 Big Ten, 6-13 overall), Minnesota (1-3 Big Ten, 10-7 overall) and Purdue (3-1 Big Ten, 12-6 overall). The Badgers lost the four games by an average of 18 points.
The offense managed to break the 60-point range once in four games, with scoring efforts of 56, 52, 60 and 57. They allowed a whopping 15 double-digit scorers—including outings of 37 and 24 points—while only mustering up six double-digit performances, with the highest being just 14 points. Wisconsin and head coach Jonathan Tsipis could foresee growing pains of a new staff, new teammates and new responsibilities for the few returners. Chemistry is vital for a struggling young team to help swallow tough losses; however, the team has already experienced turbulence, as redshirt senior forward Avyanna Young was subject of an
indefinite suspension for violation of team rules. Young returned (after four games) for the Rutgers game off the bench, which is new territory after the forward started the first 10 games. While she is the secondleading scorer and top rebounder, she infringes on experience and reps for the six freshmen on the team, as well as redshirt sophomore Ashley Kelsick, who returned in 2017 after sitting out for more than a year due to NCAA transfer rules. Coach Tsipis has arguably his best player back, but the improvement on either side of the ball is yet to be seen in Big Ten play—not to mention the team’s best play of the season came without Young touching the floor.
As the spring semester quietly sneaks up on students, the Badger wrestling team, ranked No. 11 hopes to kick down the door and vault themselves into the Top 10. But Wisconsin (3-3, 1-3) may have taken a step back from that after falling to both Nebraska and Minnesota over the holiday weekend. An early headliner for the Badgers this season has been Connor Medbery. After taking an Olympic redshirt season, Wisconsin’s heavyweight returned to the mat at the 2016 All-Star Classic in Cleveland, Ohio. In early November, his strong performance earned him Big Ten Wrestler of the Week Honors. The No. 3 heavyweight in the country not only won his All-Star Classic match but sealed the Cliff Keen title. Treading right behind Medbery is redshirt senior Isaac Jordan. He is exceeding expectations and then some, dominating his weight class as the season progresses. A highlight of his season was against Indiana. Jordan got a bonus-point win and took down Bryce Martin, securing an 8-0 victory. His perfor-
mance got the Badgers back on track after an early match deficit. It was a win for Jordan and Wisconsin against a Big Ten foe and displayed Wisconsin’s ability to rally from behind. As the season lingers, Wisconsin has a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. Freshman Eli Stickley and redshirt freshman Cole Martin are becoming a part of head coach Barry Davis’s arsenal. Evidently, the 54th Midlands Championships showed the exent of Wisconsin depth. Six members of the Wisconsin wrestling team earned spots on the podium and combined for a seventh place finish. Late injuries and illness plagued the Badgers halfway through the Midlands tournament and before the Ohio State loss, though. When key players went down, Davis turned to juniors Ricky Robertson and Johnny Jimenez to step up. These wrestlers did not disappoint when called upon and add to the firepower of Wisconsin when fully healthy. With several starters coming back to full strength, the Badgers are ready to make a statement in the spring semester.
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No. 1 Wisconsin has eventful four weeks By Cameron LaneFlehinger The Daily Cardinal
For Wisconsin, the winter break started in the worst way possible. Starting in goal for the Canadian national team in a game against the United States on December 17, senior goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens faced up to a slap shot from Team USA’s Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson. Desbiens stopped the initial shot, but as she went to search for the loose puck behind her, her left knee buckled, sending her sprawling to the ice. As Desbiens was helped off the ice by a pair of teammates, it looked as if the No. 1 ranked Badgers were in danger of losing their star goaltender, the NCAA leader in goals against average, save percentage and shutouts. Almost a week later word emerged from the Badgers camp that Desbiens would be out for four to six weeks, a timetable that would have had her missing between two and six WCHA games. The injury turned out to be yet another chance for Desbiens to exceed expectations, as she took the ice on Jan. 13 against St. Cloud state, 27 days removed from her injury.
She missed only a single game. That game, a road game against Lindenwood in Wentzville, Mo., on Jan. 6, turned out to be yet another scare for the Badgers. In what was scheduled to be the first of a two-game series, Wisconsin turned in a seemingly strong performance for a 5-1 victory. After the game, trainer Denny Helwig noticed several players and coaches suffering from symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. By the end of the day 19 players—18 from Lindenwood and Wisconsin senior Mikayla Johnson—had been hospitalized and tests had revealed dangerously elevated levels of carbon monoxide at the arena, due to a leak from an ice resurfacer. The Badgers ended the break on a high note with the third installment of the biennial “Fill The Bowl” game on Jan. 14 at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin completed a season sweep of St. Cloud State with a 2-0 win in front of a sold-out crowd of 15,395 fans, the most ever to watch a women’s hockey game in the United States. Wisconsin now hosts back-toback home series against North Dakota and Minnesota State, before finishing their regular season against No. 4 MinnesotaDuluth and No. 2 Minnesota.
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Koenig is shooting a cool 61.9 percent from three in Big Ten play.
Happ, Koenig headline strong conference start By Thomas Valtin-Erwin The Daily Cardinal
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The Badgers played in front of a record 15,395 fans Saturday.
As Badger students headed home for winter break in late December, No. 18 Wisconsin headed into conference play seeking a 16th-consecutive top four finish in the Big Ten. The Badgers coasted 72-52 at the Kohl Center against a new-look Rutgers team that hasn’t posted a winning season in 10 years. Redshirt senior guard Zak Showalter delivered his best performance of the season with 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting and three steals. Following that, UW traveled eastward to Assembly Hall, to take on the then-No. 25 Indiana Hoosiers . The Badgers were more dominant than the 7-point victory would suggest, with redshirt sophomore forward Ethan Happ imposing himself at will en route to a 19-point, four-assist night. Still on the road in Indiana, UW faced perhaps its toughest conference test all season: a matchup with the then-No. 20 Purdue Boilermakers, their top competition for the Big Ten crown. The UW offense struggled to
get into a rhythm, and the Badgers mustered up only 55 points in an 11-point loss that never felt close. The Purdue defeat could haunt UW down the road, as the two programs will likely finish with similar records in the Big Ten. The Badgers won’t get another shot at the Boilermakers in the regular season, so identical records at the end would spell a silver-medal finish for UW. Any doubts caused by the loss about the legitimacy of the Badgers were wiped out, along with the Ohio State Buckeyes, in an 89-66 whitewashing of a perennial rival. Senior guard Bronson Koenig drilled 5-of-7 3-pointers to bring his total to 13-of-21, 61.9 percent, in Big Ten play thus far. Confidence has been key for UW to this point, and that will remain true throughout the rest of the conference schedule. When Happ starts looking for shots down low and Koenig is hitting from the outside, the Badgers are virtually unbeatable. Should those two maintain their groove and let senior forward Nigel Hayes do his business, another top four finish is all but a certainty.
Trio of departures overshadows Badgers’ impressive Cotton Bowl victory By Andrew Tucker The Daily Cardinal
For the Wisconsin football team, the winter break was bittersweet. There was plenty of good to finish the season, but also several key departures, which could become issues in future years. To begin with the good, Wisconsin began the New Year by winning its first BCS/New Year’s Six bowl game since Jan. 1, 2000. The Badgers made their
first-ever appearance in the Cotton Bowl, defeating previously undefeated Western Michigan 24-16 down in Dallas. To add onto it, WMU head coach P.J. Fleck left the Broncos to coach Minnesota, meaning the Badgers have a perfect 1-0 record against the now-rival coach. But the post-victory high didn’t last long. Linebacker T.J. Watt and offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk both decided to forgo
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their senior years and head to the NFL. The pair were the talented centerpieces of their respective units, and losing both will be a loss that could haunt Wisconsin fans next year. The next loss was the departure of defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox, who took the helm in Berkeley, becoming the head coach of the California Golden Bears. The Badgers haven’t yet announced a replacement, but
whoever it is will become the third defensive coordinator in as many years on the Wisconsin sidelines, another worrying turn of the coaching carousel that the UW football program has become lately. There was a graceful transition from Dave Aranda to Wilcox, but with less raw talent returning, the transition from Wilcox is not guaranteed to be as smooth. That is not to say that next
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season’s Wisconsin team won’t be good. They return Alex Hornibrook, the quarterback that started most of this year’s games, Jazz Peavy and Troy Fumagalli, the team’s two best receiving threats and Bradrick Shaw, an up-andcoming running back. The continued progression of these players, as well as the seven returning defensive starters, in the spring semester will be crucial to the team’s success in the fall.
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