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Students protest racism on campus nearly 30 years ago. About 70 years before that, in the 1920s, racist attitudes were openly expressed, evidenced by the existence of the Ku Klux Klan fraternity.
A history of hate on campus By Erica Gelman STAFF WRITER
Last year, UW-Madison faced a decision: what to do with spaces in the Memorial Union named after key alumni who were also members of a former powerful fraternity named “Ku Klux Klan.” The Ku Klux Klan fraternity, which existed in the early 1920s, was made up entirely of white, Protestant men. Fraternity members were not part of the actual Ku Klux Klan. But the fact that UW-Madison allowed the organization to exist with the name was evil in itself, according to Stuart Levitan, a Madison-based historian and author. Though the fraternity did not actively participate in terrorism, they were involved in “Americanization Efforts,” such as teaching immigrants in the Greenbush neighborhood to cook and clean “properly.” Many members of the Ku Klux Klan Fraternity were notable alumni. Porter Butts, namesake of the Memorial Union gallery, founded the Wisconsin Student Union. Fredric March, of the Fredric March Play Circle, went on to become an Academy Awardwinning actor. Another member of the fraternity, Philip Falk, was superintendent of Madison schools for 23 years. The Ku Klux Klan Fraternity was not an outlier — the historical climate of the 1920s was openly racist. Woodrow Wilson, a segregationist, was president. Klan rallies and cross burnings in Racine would attract up to 4,000 people. In fact, in the mid1920s, a fraternity run by actual Ku Klux Klan members, called Klansmen Be Loyal, was created
and active at UW-Madison for some time. Ku Klux Klan fraternity members were not alone in their racist attitudes on campus, according to Harvey Long, a graduate student in the School of Library and Information Studies.
“We don’t necessarily make those connections to the institutionalized racism or the more covert everyday types of racism, which I say both are just as damaging to communities of color.”
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To help fund the Memorial Union, the fraternity held minstrel shows where students applied blackface and performed racist depictions of African Americans. Other students made up the audience. Jewish students have also faced discrimination on campus. “The degree of racism and antisemitism … was just part and parcel of the university world at the time,” Levitan said. “[In] the 1924 Badger Yearbook [there was a] Jewish fraternity called the Menorah Society and the illustration is these two Jews with these big hooked noses and a bag of money at their feet … it’s practically from Stormfront it’s so anti-Semitic.” Instances of anti-Semitic pro-
paganda on campus stretched into recent years, and large numbers of students still do not feel completely at home, according to the 2016 Campus Climate report. While approximately 80 percent of students reported feeling welcome, safe and respected, only two-thirds of LGBQ+ students, students of color and students with disabilities and only half of transgender or nonbinary students felt the same way. Additionally, these students were more likely to report feeling a lack of respect from their peers and were two to three times more likely to report experiencing hostility or intimidation from others. For students of color especially, a racist campus may not be confined to the history books. 31,401 out of the total 42,030 students enrolled at UW-Madison are white, according to UW-Madison’s data digest for the 2017-’18 academic year. Long said these findings may be surprising to those who do not experience discrimination because their perspective on what racism looks like may be different. “I think the way that we’ve historically framed white supremacy and racism is this southern brand of racism of things that happen in like, Charlottesville,” Long said. “But we don’t necessarily make those connections to the institutionalized racism or the more covert everyday types of racism, which I say both are just as damaging to communities of color.” Madison paints itself as a bastion of tolerance and liberalism, according to Jonathan Pollack, honorary scholar in UW-Madison’s Jewish Studies department and professor
at Madison College. Bigoted statements, then, are often expressed covertly; for instance, Pollack asserts that anti-Semitic statements towards Jews are often expressed as a distaste for New Yorkers. “What is really frustrating for Jewish students and for other groups who have been marginalized over the history of UW-Madison is that at the same time ... Madison has patted itself on the back on how tolerant it is,” Pollack said. Overall, outward racist or antiSemitic comments or slurs are relatively rare, said Markus Brauer, a UW-Madison social psychology professor who specializes in intergroup attitudes and behaviors, diversity and inclusiveness.
“The students [from] underrepresented groups tell us this is what bothers [them] most, not explicit, very visible forms of discrimination.” Markus Brauer psychology professor UW-Madison
In reality, minority students in Brauer’s focus groups often report that what bothers them most is social exclusion on campus. “When the professor asks them to form groups for a group project in the classroom, no one asks them to be part of it,” Brauer said. “The students [from] underrepresented groups tell us this is what bothers [them] most, not explicit, very visible forms of discrimination.” However, a lack of outward
and extreme discrimination on the UW-Madison campus, according to Brauer, is also a good thing because strong social norms, such as anti-racist norms, lead to a decrease in racist behaviors. Yet Long is unsure whether the campus climate has changed much and believes progress is difficult to assess. He believes white supremacy survives on campus, saying it is baked into the “cake” of American culture and nationhood. Some pro-diversity progress has already been made and more is on its way. For example, a resolution was passed last year to remove Butts and March’s names from campus spaces, Wisconsin Union Vice President of External Relations Brennan Bahr said. Other goals include creating an interactive kiosk that will detail Butts’s legacy while also confronting his membership in the Ku Klux Klan fraternity. Porter Butts may not have wanted to be associated with the actual KKK, since the fraternity changed their name to “Tumas” around the time he joined. New plans include a Fredric March research group, as not much is known about him and his connections to the Ku Klux Klan fraternity. Furthermore, social justice internship positions will be created with the goal of making the Union more inclusive. Lastly, the Union will partner with the Multicultural Student Center in an effort to make buildings spaces for underrepresented students. “It’s to make sure that this is not a piece of history that we bring with us into the future,” Bahr said.
“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”
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Here is a fun little New Year’s resolution brain exercise to try. Think of all the times you start a sentence with “I have to” in a day. “I have to go to work,” “I have to do the dishes,” “I have to do my homework” and the list goes on. The number is probably fairly large. Next, think of all the times you begin a sentence with “I get to”. It’s probably not as many times as the former. Now, replace the word “have” with the word “get” in the three phrases above: “I get to go to work,” “I get to do the dishes,” “I get to do my homework,” and that’s it! By simply replacing one word, you acknowledge that your obligations are also opportunities. Putting things into perspective Sure, work isn’t everyone’s favorite thing to do but it is a privilege to have a job and earn money to support yourself. On top of that, having dishes to clean means that you have a roof
over your head and food to eat – again, a simple luxury that many people in the world don’t have. Lastly, and the hardest to appreciate is having homework. Again, with the get-to mindset, it means you are getting an education, earning a degree and setting up a career for yourself that follows your passion. An enormous opportunity that many often take for granted. Easier Said Than Done It is so easy to get caught up with the have-to mentality as opposed to a get-to one, and this is where the exercise becomes challenging. While many people make resolutions to eat healthier or get stronger, a simple and important resolution could be to exercise and change your perspective. Language is a powerful tool and this resolution is easy – more “I get to” and less “I have to”. Use language to express appreciation for every opportunities, not just the bigger ones. You may just find yourself to be more positive and powerful than ever.
Three money-conscious ideas for a post-break student bank account By Ryan Molini STAFF WRITER
It’s no secret the average college student feels like they have to declare bankruptcy like Michael Scott. For most of them, hopefully, that’s not really the case. With the new year and new semester comes a responsibility for students who may have spent a few extra pennies on holiday shopping. Here are a few easy ways to save money and get through the new semester.
Get rid of subscriptions
Let’s be honest, we could all probably go without one of our online streaming subscriptions. Whether it be Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Showtimes or HBO, having them all is not necessary. For a few months of the semester, especially when we should be studying instead of bingeing, reconsidering subscriptions could help alleviate some financial stress. Plus, “Game of Thrones” doesn’t come out until April anyways.
In the Memorial Library basement, there is the hidden gem of the Mills Music library. It’s a free way to check out countless forms of music and is a cool environment to be in. With turntables, record players, CDs and many more historical artifacts, this bides as a different adventure for music enthusiasts. These are just a few moneysaving ideas to help take on the upcoming semester that won’t take up too much time, can earn you a quick buck or even offer a free adventure that can turn into a hobby.
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The new year often causes many to make New Year’s resolutions.
Making campus feel like studying abroad By Katie Arneson STAFF WRITER
As many of us bid adieu to our international-travelling friends, there comes time for us to face the reality of our own semester “abroad” in Madison. Although it may seem much less glamorous than spending the semester somewhere across the world, a semester abroad in Madison can be just as interesting if you know the right places to go. I’ve compiled all of my Madison-native intelligence and experience to create a nearperfect agenda and touristy cheat sheet of how to capitalize on your time in Madison.
The beloved fish fry
A huge part of going abroad is trying the culture’s foods, and one of Wisconsin’s specialties is the Friday fish fry. I’m sure many UW students can attest that Wisconsinites are obsessed with Friday fish fries, especially in the summer. As a native, I recommend that you go to The Old Fashioned. Their fish fry is unlike anything
else, and I confidently promise that you will not be disappointed. While you’re there, and given that you’re the legal age, try Wisconsin’s specialty drink: the Brandy Old Fashioned.
City surrounded by lakes
Any student has probably realized how big of role that the lakes play for the city, especially in the summertime. What they don’t know, however, are all the places to rent paddle boards, canoes and kayaks. One of my favorite places to rent is Brittingham Boats on Lake Monona. If you’re looking for a cool photo-op and an adventure to the other side to own, I recommend trying a new water sport at Brittingham Boats.
Finding silver linings
Madison offers a lot more than meets the eye, which is why we all fall in love with it. Despite the fact that your friends may be jetsetting around Europe, we all have an equally fun opportunity to travel around our own city to try something new.
Use Facebook Marketplace
Spring semester also means spring cleaning, and there are plenty of ways to purge and sell your old clothes, furniture and other useless items kept in our apartments. Luckily, there are a couple hundred thousand potential customers within the city limits. With the Facebook Marketplace, it’s easy to buy and sell with students like you. An added bonus to the page is the filtering feature that allows for you to see only free items up for grabs. Not only is it easy to sell, but the items are relatively cheap and most of the time free.
Explore the Mills Music library
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Both Lake Mendota and Lake Monona are very popular for locals in the summertime for all things boating.
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Barnes celebrates MLK Day with UW By Michael Makowski STAFF WRITER
Several hundred community members gathered at Union South Tuesday to reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and look at his influence on the future. Attendees shared lunch and heard from a number of speakers, with Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes delivering the keynote address. In November, Mandela Barnes was elected the first black lieutenant governor in state history. Barnes, named after the South African President Nelson Mandela, is an advocate for social justice. He has been involved with numerous community organizations and was chairman of the Black and Latino Caucus during his tenure in the state legislature. Barnes spoke about the legacy of civil rights in Wisconsin, as well as the current shortcomings and injustices facing Wisconsin’s minority communities. “We have a rich, progressive tradition in the state of Wisconsin,” Barnes said. “Now is the moment for us to get back to those roots.” Barnes comes into office during a time of historic challenges facing the black community in Wisconsin. Recent studies rank Wisconsin as the most segregated state in America and among the worst states in racial disparity. “So many people have never been worse off,” Barnes said. He argued a progressive agenda is needed to combat inequalities currently facing the state, calling for more education funding and condemning the status quo of Wisconsin prisons. He continued to explain how pollution disproportionately
affects marginalized communities and endorsed a “Green New Deal,” an environmental stimulus package recently popularized by freshman congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “The environmental justice movement is our civil rights movement,” Barnes said. In his speech, Barnes also commented on the recent controversy surrounding a group of Kentucky high school students wearing Make America Great Again hats who appeared to taunt a Native American man Nathan Phillips. Though the teens deny this assertion, Barnes condemned the “mob of high school students wearing red hats,” and repeatedly declared: “Nathan Phillips is an American hero.” Doctoral student and graduate intern for the Black Cultural Center Greg Wilson, who chaperoned the event, explained the relevance of MLK Day. “We think of the state of Wisconsin, particularly Madison, as a liberal bastion … but that mantra masks a lot of the other social inequalities that face people on the margins,” Wilson said. Wilson hopes the event will be a “springboard” to more conversations. “Events like this call attention to disparities and injustice in a state and campus that have struggled with diversity and inclusion issues,” Wilson said. Barnes expressed confidence in young people’s political activity and the most diverse congress in U.S. history. He advised not to lose momentum. He advised to remain active and warned against losing momentum. “We must resolve to be involved,” Barnes said. “Not a day off.”
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Everything to know about actions Gov. Tony Evers has taken since his inauguration two weeks ago.
What has the 46th governor achieved while students were on winter vacation? By Jessica Lipaz STATE NEWS EDITOR
Two weeks have passed since the inauguration of Gov. Tony Evers, and while UW-Madison students rested over winter break, he traveled across the state trying to check goals off his tenure to-do list. Hours after being sworn into his new position, Evers released four executive orders. The first two established anti-discrimination policies within state agencies, while the latter two addressed health care and insurance. For his first official public visit as governor, Evers was welcomed by Gundersen Health in La Crosse. Later, he released his third and fourth orders directing the Department of Health Services to develop a plan to expand Medicaid eligibility, especially for patients with pre-existing conditions. Previously Wisconsin’s school superintendent, Evers visited Mendota Elementary School on Jan. 9. This allowed him to highlight the Star Student program, furthering his steadfast commitment to the belief: “What is best for the kids is what is best for our state.” From there, the governor took trips to other agencies like the
Department of Transportation, Department of Administration, many business corporations and, as promised, a juvenile detention center. Evers, accompanied by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Department of Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr, toured the Lincoln Hills and Cooper Lake Schools in Irma on Jan. 11. After, Evers took to Twitter to address the unfinished work regarding Wisconsin’s criminal justice system. “I promised to make criminal justice reform a priority in my administration,” Evers tweeted. “I look forward to working with staff and community leaders to rebuild trust, improve transparency, and ensure fair treatment for all within Wisconsin’s criminal justice system.” On Jan. 15, one of Evers’ biggest campaign platforms gained bipartisan support from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and other representatives. That day, the Assembly Committee on Health held a public hearing to discuss the first assembly bill, which intends to create insurance coverage for those with preexisting condition. “According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, eight percent of Wisconsinites are diagnosed with some form of diabetes, and 28 percent of Wisconsinites have diabetes and don’t even know it,” said Rep. Tyler Vorpagel, R-Plymouth. “No matter what party they belong to, Wisconsinites can count on me to do all I can to work with my colleagues so they can get personalized and affordable health care.” Following many committee and cabinet appointments, Evers nominated the previous Captain of the Northeast region Major Anthony Burrell to the position of State Patrol Superintendent. To celebrate America’s record surplus of $1.4 billion pounds of cheese, Evers proclaimed Jan. 20 as Cheese Lover’s Day, acknowledging the 1,200 cheesemakers and 600 varieties of cheese crafted in Wisconsin. Finally, two Mondays after his induction into the governor’s office, Evers commemorated the state’s 39th Martin Luther King Jr. day by joining a day of service facilitated by City Year Milwaukee at H.W. Longfellow School.
Scholarship encourages widespread dedication to UW-Stevens Point arts, social sciences programs By Robyn Cawley COLLEGE NEWS EDITOR
With a mission to stress the importance of arts and humanities in higher education, Reclaim Our UW protesters have trudged through rain and snow to stop the loss of programs at UW-Stevens Point. That support has not only garnered national recognition, but funding to help alleviate the burden of the potential program cuts. Helmed by Valerie Landowski, a UW-Stevens Point graduate, the Reclaim Our UW scholarship offers $1,000 to a UW-Stevens Point faculty member and $250 for two students pursuing degrees in the 13 affected majors. With the help of students, alumni and community members gained the support — and funds — to create a movement to stop programs from being cut. With a surplus of funds at their fingertips, Landowski and other supporters first thought to
help university members who have been most affected. “After the announcement by Chancellor Patterson of how the university would be moving forward with the cuts, we decided the best use of our surplus funds would be to support the students and professors most impacted by the administration’s devastating decision,” she said. The scholarship was created to aid students and faculty in lieu of financial drawbacks stemming from the university’s $4.5 million deficit. After years of inadequate state funding, which the UW System Board of Regents supported, there is not enough money to fund the programs — nor those individuals working within the department. Without that support, Landowski noted the inability of rural students to pursue humanities programs since there is no local school able to provide the opportunity.
“This crisis, manufactured by the state legislature and a complicit Board of Regents, risks deciding for thousands of rural students that [want] careers as artists, historians and foreign language teachers are beyond their reach because of their zip code,” Landowski said. However, students are not the only ones affected by the cuts. Faculty positions are eliminated, resulting in increased workloads and larger class sizes for those still on staff. Due to this, “more of their ‘free time’ is spent fighting to save their jobs, and the scholarship that brought them there moves to the back burner,” said Lexie Neeley, a UW-Stevens Point graduate and leading Reclaim the UW activist. Protesters noted faculty who have persistently advocated for these degrees as well as maintain a rigorous curriculum. They insisted funds could not go to the
students alone. “We knew we wanted to support students in disciplines that might be cut, but it was important for us to also show professors in those fields that their work inside and outside the classroom is valuable,” Neeley said. On Nov. 12, UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson released a proposal that would eliminate six humanities majors. Since, students and faculty throughout the UW System have called for his resignation. Neeley was uncertain Patterson would respond publicly to the scholarship’s creation. However, she is hopeful it will encourage administrators to provide support that has been missing from the state. “I hope it will be meaningful for him and other administrators at UW-Stevens Point and across the UW System to see folks reaching into their own pockets to support
our students and faculty when state and local leaders decide they will not,” Neeley said. Since the cuts were announced, protesters have banded together to revitalize the meaning of higher education. The presence of humanities and social sciences should continue to be offered in order for students beyond large cities to have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, according to Landowski. “Whether you come from the suburbs of Milwaukee or the northwoods of Wisconsin, students of all ages should have the same opportunities to study the arts and humanities,” she said. For qualified UW-Stevens Point students and faculty, applications are due by March 31. They will be assessed by student organizers and awarded by April 30. There are currently no plans to offer scholarships in the future, according to Landowski.
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Satirical acting turns ‘The Favourite’ into a delightful experience By Dominic LeRose ARTS WRITER
It’s the early eighteenth century and Great Britain is at war with France. An unstable Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) holds the throne in England; her trusted friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) governing for her while the queen deals with an injury. Along comes young Abigail (Emma Stone) – Sarah’s cousin – who works in service for the queen and soon forms a close bond with her, infuriating a jealous Sarah and triggering a tense conflict between the two women over the queen’s attention.
In what sounds like a generic timepiece, director Yorgos Lanthimos (“The Lobster”) generates one of the wittiest and most original films of the year. From the very beginning, “The Favourite” promises a fulfilling and unconventional film-viewing experience. What makes this film work so beautifully is how it uses wickedly irreverent and brutally honest comedy appropriately, not overusing it to the
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“The Favourite” stars Emma Stone in a dark comedic lead role of an 18th century servant to the Queen. point it becomes unrealistic. Instead, the film plays out comically in a natural way, the characters acting and being
presented as naturally flawed people instead of just their titles as queens, servants, or wealthy lords.
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Rachel Weisz (center) co-stars in “The Favourite” as the Queen’s most trusted friend.
The tension that rises builds so organically and is executed to perfection by the three main characters. Olivia Colman as Queen Anne is a riot to observe: her outrageous behavior and erratic nature the perfect combination of fun and unpredictability. Emma Stone, an actress who I personally find irritable in her films, is charming, deceiving, and hilarious, her combative scenes with Rachel Weisz exuberant and show-stopping. Weisz, channeling a woman as cold as ice, is at her all-time best. Witnessing these three brilliant performances match up against each other forms multiple scenes of twisted comedic gold and tense conflicts that explode into something truly special. Lanthimos does a good job reminding his audience to
laugh at his characters and not with them throughout their quirky journey. We’re never told who to root for or who to side with, instead presented with various women whose actions and personalities you loathe, yet would want to have a laugh with. Lanthimos also excels at not drowning us in historic detail, instead focusing on the people involved with the historical conflicts occurring and not the conflicts themselves. The unconventional storytelling methods and charming vision that “The Favourite” possesses is a wildly original work that while looks pretty – the costumes and production design are stunning and realistic – presents a disastrous mess that quietly unfolds into subtle chaos. Final Grade: A
Netflix’s “Fyre” documentary shreds event organizers
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The Fyre Festival promised riches, but delivered only chaos and lawsuits. By John Everman ARTS EDITOR
In 2017, festivalgoers from across America were excited at the prospects of a brandnew event to attend which promised to be unlike anything to come before it. A private island in the Bahamas, gorgeous women, world class
musical performances, and lots of booze. What more could you want? It seemed too good to be true… and it was. The Fyre Festival was labeled a disaster long before the new Netflix documentary was released this past Friday. But “Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened” offers
a unique and terrifying look into the blatant fraud that took place nearly two years ago. Director Chris Smith employs an often-used format, blending one-onone interviews with those involved and footage of the monumental wreck that the festival ended up being. Event
organizers musician Ja Rule and Billy McFarland, a nowdisgraced entrepreneur, invited cameras and films crews along while they put together what ended up being one of the greatest scams of the decade. Because of this, their words and actions cement their clear intent to deliver a product that was not even close to what was advertised. The documentary itself is very well done and demonstrates a clear mastery of filmmaking that comes through with the original score and use of shocking revelations made during interviews. There is a build up to the inevitable destruction which took place, painting a picture of men and women partying and living the high life and slowly unraveling. The chaos which ensued included the firing of employees who tried to raise concerns and event workers leaking photos of incomplete festival preparations. Many of the interview subjects are with these people that worked with organizer Billy
McFarland. Unanimously, they incriminate McFarland of knowingly putting together a false advertisement campaign and fraudulent set up to scam as many people as possible. It worked – thousands of people bought tickets within seconds of their sales going on line. Upon arrival, they were herded like sheep and presented the nightmare scene they had to deal with. A great number of these attendees paid thousands of dollars for the promised experience of a lifetime only to be subjected to dangerous and inhumane treatment. Regardless of how one feels about a person spending so much on a festival experience, the documentary does a great job in making the viewer feel terrible for the victims of this horrendous scam. “Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened” is now available on Netflix and is a must watch for anyone. If you like music, festivals, documentaries, or all of the above, you will love this. Final Grade: A
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nstead of empowering survivors and holding perpetrators accountable, the proposed Title IX changes introduced by the Department of Education in November 2018 create additional obstacles in an already fraught process. In 2015, a survey conducted by the Association of American Universities found that more than 25 percent of undergraduate women had experienced some instance of sexual assault during their time at UW-Madison. Even higher rates were reported for marginalized communities including Native American and LGBTQ+ students, as well as students with disabilities. The aftermath of sexual violence for survivors is devastating, with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and even suicide among some of the common effects of this grave violation of one’s self and safety. Given that over half of incidents of sexual violence are never reported, added confusion is the last thing the Title IX reporting process needs. The Department of Education must commit to protecting students, not making them a vic-
rules is obscured in pages of lengthy legislation, but ultimately there are five amendments which would significantly hinder the ability of our university to investigate sexual assault: Requiring cross-examination of both parties at live hearings: Although UW-Madison’s current policy grants both parties questioning rights, questions are funneled through the chair of the hearing committee, providing a buffer between the complainant and the respondent. This change (§ 106.45(b)(3)(vii)) would eliminate that level of protection, requiring the complainant to answer questions from an adverse rather than a neutral party, increasing the potential of a survivor being retraumatized during the proceedings. Restricting Title IX jurisdiction to on-campus incidents: Currently, universities are responsible for investigating incidents involving students, regardless of where the incident occurs. Proposed rule § 106.45(b) (3) would limit this responsibility to on campus events or during UW-Madison educational programming, exclud-
ing students participating in study abroad programs. Only 25 percent of students at UW-Madison live in oncampus, leaving 75 percent of students unprotected. Eliminating house fellows and athletic coaches as viable reporters: The proposal requires formal complaints to be filed by someone “who has authority to institute corrective measures on behalf of the recipient” (§ 106.30). This excludes house fellows and athletic coaches, individuals whom many students feel most comfortable speaking to about such serious instances of exploitation. Restricting Title IX coverage to campus property while prohibiting reports filed by the on-campus employees most likely to be made aware of incidents is not just. Narrowing the definition of sexual harassment: the definition of sexual harassment would be narrowed from “unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature” to “unwelcome conduct on the basis of sex that is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the recipient’s education program or activity” (§ 106.30). Language such as “severe,”
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“pervasive” and “objectively offensive” could confuse victims when deciding whether or not their experience qualifies, dissuading reporting altogether. Raising the standard of evidence: Finally, the required standard of evidence in Title IX cases would be raised (§ 106.45(b)(4)(i)), and universities would be allowed to opt for less formal mediation processes, in lieu of launching investigations into reports (§ 106.45(b) (6)). This change only further discourages victims of sexual assault by reducing the minimum action universities must take. If you are concerned about these changes, an online public comment space will be open through Jan. 30. As university students who are directly impacted by this proposal, the Department of Education is legally required to respond to our concerns either through policy adjustments or justification before final regulations are enacted. A number of groups on campus are organizing around this issue and providing additional spaces for conversation and drafting of comments: PAVE will host a comment writing session on Jan. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. in
the Student Activity Center Room 3147. The TAA will host similar sessions on Jan. 21 and Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. at 520 University Ave., Suite 520; ASM’s Legislative Affairs Committee will be writing comments on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in the SAC Caucus Room. It is incredibly important for the safety of students of our community, and students across the country, that you make your voices heard in response to the proposed changes to Title IX. This legislation directly affects the entire campus community, making student imput vital. Participation in this conversation is key in the fight for civil rights within the United States. Laura Downer (legislative@asm.wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in German, political science and international studies and is the chair of the ASM Legislative Affairs Committee. Billy Welsh (chair@asm.wisc. edu) is a senior majoring in political science and economics, and is the chair of ASM. Do you agree with the proposed changes to Title IX? Please send all your comments to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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ith the inauguration of Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsinites are left wondering how this upcoming term will differ from the Walker administration. Post-Walker Wisconsin is looking for delivery on campaign running points more than ever, as failed promises regarding job creation, accessibility to education, environmental impact transparency and tax reductions have only increased distrust in government. This has left the Democratic Party with a hefty responsibility, as the people of Wisconsin have given them all five statewide elected offices. The question now remains: Can this “Blue Wave” deliver where previous Republican officials could not? The answer to this question has been complicated by the lame-duck power grab bills signed by Walker 24 days before leaving office, which weaken the powers of the now-Democratic
governor and attorney general. This could be a problem for the more soft-spoken Evers but also provides an opportunity for younger members of the administration, like Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. While the full impact of these lame duck laws remain to be seen, Wisconsinites must remain aware of the promises made by Evers and hold him accountable. Ultimately, we expect to see something unique from Evers, as he has cast himself as someone willing to cross party lines to move the state forward. We also expect to see swift actions toward health care reform, hopefully by working alongside health care professionals to ensure that any legislation revisited or written in the next four years is not only politically feasible, but does not carry negative implications for the already complicated Medicaid system. We must not only continue to support him and the other elected officials that recently took office but remain focused on what Wisconsin needs right now: someone who keeps their promises. We are committed to fulfill our role as watchdogs, regardless of party. Read the full article online at dailycardinal.com.
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Restless Republicans pitch new border plans amidst government shutdown By Sam Jones ALMANAC EDITOR
Despite Democrats previously stating that they refuse to negotiate with Trump until the government is opened, the Republican party has come up with new border security suggestions in a last-ditch effort to get their life-saving wall before the American public riots.
Congress decided to hold their own sadistic version of the television show “Shark Tank,” with Nancy Pelosi, Elizabeth Warren and Steny Hoyer as the sharks. First representing the Republicans was Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader who is willing to do about anything to please Trump as the threat of 2020 re-election looms. “We are going to build a wall out of Taco Bell 12 packs,” McConnell unapologetically stated. “Think about it: what are
Walls By Kellen Sharp ALMANAC EDITOR
Over the winter recess myself and twenty-four others were fortunate enough to be selected for a leadership delegation trip to Israel. This trip’s goal was to expose us to Israeli culture and urge us to acknowledge the differences in lifestyles and perspectives in regards to geopolitical issues (I was just wondering what they thought about our “executive” branch). My eyes sped past all the leadership qualifications, learning outcomes, disclaimers landing straight on the “all-expense paid” small font. Suddenly, what was presented as an educational excursion translated into a #vacation to beach bod central — Tel-Aviv. Pouring my heart into the application, I spewed my biased socio-political views and in the follow-up interview bonded with the interviewer relishing in our common critiques of Madison’s diversity.
Americans the best at? Poorly appropriating other cultures. What do other countries hate most about America? Poor cultural appropriation.” McConnell’s plan suggests that if the entire Southern border of the United States of America was stacked with twelve feet worth of Taco Bell, Mexican citizens will naturally refuse to enter the country and the Democrats will agree to this plan because it is “totally less racist” and “they will see they don’t have more opportunity here anyways.” While the sharks could agree with the feasibility of this plan due to President Trump’s relationship with fast food restaurants, best shown through his generous buffet of McDonalds for the Clemson Tigers, they weren’t so convinced it would be effective. Next up was Mitt Romney, who suggested that, as an extension of
DACA, Mexican children may enter the United States. That is, if their parents are willing to “trade” their own kiddos for American children in the foster system. While this plan was quickly shut down, Romney swears that his plan has “extreme merit” and is a “two birds, one stone situation.” Remaining plans included Hagedorn’s endorsement of a “human wall, manned with AK-47s” since it would “create jobs and gangs will sell their guns to the government,” Thune’s suggestion of a Simpsons-style bubble around Mexico that they “will actually pay for,” and McCarthy’s idea to “rationally think about the repercussions of a wall and work alongside the Democrats to discuss our options.” Needless to say, no bids were made by the sharks.
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Congress debated over completely rational alternatives to The Wall.
ALMANAC EDITOR KELLEN SHARP REFLECTS ON HIS RECENT TRIP TO ISRAEL
Two months later I touched down in Israel wondering if this was one of those “shithole” countries Trump was talking about. Before this trip I had never been outside the tri-state area. I felt trapped — walled in the confines of Madison and stagnant perspectives. I was trying to climb over this wall, physically and mentally, and in Israel I was thousands of miles away from Ariana Grande headlines, government shutdowns and Instagram egg-posts. I fully engrossed myself in the culture. I took a leap of faith over the wall and landed full sprint on the ground. The country was beautiful, about the size of New Jersey, so you could cross the whole thing in a day. I watched biomes meld into one another every minute I spent gazing out the window, vast openness. One second a desert, another rocky mountainous, the next temperate grasslands with sprinkles of
palm trees. Vegetation was prime and thriving — the land was beautiful and the people were equally as dazzling. Leather-toned skins and hazel eyes on some while others were seasoned by sand and sun with eyes deep brown like the Sahara. I felt like I was in paradise, but as the saying goes, the sun sets there too. One stop on our expedition led us to the West Bank. This is an area of contention for much of the middle east and religious communities. Depending on who you talk to Israel may be referred to as Palestine. A prominent theme on the trip was the delicacy in attention payed to seemingly nuanced and minute details. The air was electric and I needed high sensitivity and EQ to maneuver through every proper noun and predicate insuring a neutral and open mind frame. Issues there weren’t as
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black and white as the media would like to portray it. It wasn’t a Palestine vs Israel issue, nor an issue of Arab vs Jew, Right vs Wrong, Rich vs Poor; it was about people. It took me flying half way across the world to realize this. In the West Bank, there exists a wall called the West Bank Barrier. This wall for many is a symbol of oppression, a halting of social mobility. For others its a preventative measure to reduce acts of terror and boost national security. To me, I saw a lack of understanding and disparity in education, wealth, and civil rights. How it’s human nature to walk away from something rather to confront it head on. I have to acknowledge my American optimism in writing this as I can never truly understand how it feels to live on either side of the wall in that part of the world.
However, I can synthesize from this experience and my own life the effects of a wall at the Mexican border: how the very existence of this platform defeats the opposing side to another and subhuman. On my flight back to the states I reclined with a smile on my face from the previous night clubbing in Tel-Aviv but also with a sense of melancholy. Upon touchdown I turned airplane mode off and there was a new Ariana Grande song, the government was still shutdown and the egg was the most-liked post on Instagram. What I thought would be a #vacation with hints of educational value turned into a life changing experience that taught me the more I learn the less I know. What I do know is that humans have the capacity to build bridges but no matter where you go, there’s going to be a wall.
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Son of a star, freshman Tai Strickland is learning to embrace his family legacy By Jake Nisse MEN’S BASKETBALL BEAT WRITER
Tai Strickland has always been the son of a household name. His father, Rod Strickland, was a first round draft selection, played 17 seasons in the NBA and ranked seventh all-time in assists when he retired in 2005. The weight of his father’s legacy in basketball — and the genes that helped him achieve that reputation — is something Wisconsin’s freshman point guard has only recently come to recognize. “Probably just the last couple of years is when I’ve fully realized just how good he was, and how much of an impact he’s had on me,” Tai Strickland said after a December practice inside the Kohl Center. The elder Strickland stands six feet three inches tall, and one of the most important attributes Tai inherited from his father is his height. But it didn’t always look like it would turn out that way. Tai was just five feet six inches during his freshman year of high school at St. Petersburg in Florida before quickly catching up to his father’s stature. Now six feet two inches, he’s longer and quicker, yet still facing the challenges of getting adjusted to the body he’s always wanted but never had until recently. “I’m still learning just my
speed, quickness, I’m getting adapted to that,” he said. “Speeding up my mental processes to go along with athleticism — that’s tough but it’s not something I can’t do.” The Badgers are banking on that sort of development from Strickland, especially with the season-ending knee injury of backup point guard Trevor Anderson announced on December 7. Since the injury, Strickland has played in just four games, with Wisconsin often preferring to have Brad Davison or Brevin Pritzl fill in at point. Still, the quick guard posted career bests just two days after being interviewed for this story, as he dropped 14 points and six assists in a blowout home victory against Savannah State. “He’s really shifty and hard to stay in front of, and that’s a unique ability that he has,” assistant coach Dean Oliver said after practice. “Now it’s just a matter of learning when to do those things and learning what your role is coming off the bench as a backup point guard, keeping the team under control. Those type of things — knowing the time to score and when to do those things — that’s what all freshman have to learn.” Thankfully, Strickland has had a better basketball education
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Freshman Tai Strickland was expected to redshirt, but he’s making the best of his limited playing time this year. than most. He’s learned countless details of the game from his father, who was a crafty scorer in addition to his passing prowess. Oliver said that foundation is evident in the individual moves the younger Strickland possesses in his repertoire. Outside of his family, the freshman also counts current professional stars Kyrie Irving and John Wall as mentors. Irving is his father’s godson, while Wall played under Rod
while he was a special assistant to John Calipari at Kentucky from 2008 to 2014. Strickland remembers being embarrassed by his father after one Kentucky practice, as the expro threw the ball off of his son’s head and between his legs before scoring, in front of Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe. Strickland — just eight or nine years old at the time — started crying in front of the NBA’s next generation of stars. But now he’s got Wall and Irving’s numbers. “Kyrie, he’s one of the best point guards in the NBA, and so is John Wall, and for me to be a phone call away from those guys — that’s big for me, for my confidence and even just to see how they handle things, that’s big for me.” Strickland might have some All-Stars on speed dial, but that doesn’t make him one of their peers. At least not yet. The true freshman has averaged just 4.6 minutes per game in nine appearances, mostly being limited to cameo appearances or slightly more extended runs in blowout affairs. That’s unsurprising for some-
one who had to fend off redshirt questions before the season. Out of circumstance, Strickland is now the nominal backup point guard for the Badgers, but he’s still learning on the job. “He’s kinda been thrown out into the fire ... So I tip my hat off to him personally, but he’s just gonna continue to grow as a player and an individual, so I think that down the road we’re gonna use him,” starting point guard D’Mitrik Trice said. If Strickland still has a ways to go as a player, Wisconsin can at least be confident he’s happy to keep working on common freshman pitfalls like decision making and defensive assignments. And if Wisconsin finds it has another challenge to throw at its pedigreed freshman point guard, Tai will be ready. He’s been ready since he watched his dad play for the Wizards from the stands, since he cried in front of future NBA stars and since he was overlooked by recruiters across the country. “I have a huge chip on my shoulder,” he said. “And it gets bigger by the day.”
Freshmen on historic scoring pace Sophie Shirley and Britta Curl weren’t expected to be the offensive powerhouse for Wisconsin in 2018-’19. Fresh off a redshirt year competing for spots on the Canadian and American olympic teams, senior forwards Emily Clark and Annie Pankowski drew the headlines for the Badgers entering the season. Shirley and Curl started the year on the second and fourth lines, respectively; a pair of unproven freshmen looking to find playing time on a team loaded with experienced and talented players. Injuries and international duties opened up spots for the two freshmen, and they’ve impressed ever since. Just over halfway through the season, Shirley ranks second on the team with 13 goals and Curl is just behind with 12. The pair have combined for 25 goals in 24 games, and that 1.04 combined goals per game is the best by
a pair of Wisconsin freshmen since Megan Hunter and Karen Rickard put up 56 in 35 games in 2000-’01. Shirley and Curl would have to find a new level to touch that total scoring output, but they’ve got a chance at another impressive feat: In the storied history of Wisconsin’s women’s hockey program, the Badgers have never had two freshmen score 20 goals in a year. At their current pace, Curl and Shirley could both reach that mark if Wisconsin makes its typical deep playoff run. Now playing together on the second line with junior Abby Roque, the freshman duo has steadied Wisconsin’s attack when the team has been without Clark or Pankowski. With postseason play approaching, the question now is whether they can continue to provide that punch against elite competition. CAMERON LANE-FLEHINGER/SPORTS EDITOR