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Blank proposes to give first-generation transfer students free tuition By Noah Habenstreit and Peter Coutu THE DAILY CARDINAL

Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced a proposal Thursday that would provide at least one year of free tuition for Wisconsin firstgeneration students transferring to the state’s flagship university, but only if the state provides “sufficient new investment” for UW in its upcoming budget. “[First-generation students are] a substantial part of the Wisconsin population that needs more skills, and we want to provide them with that opportunity to come to UW-Madison,” Blank said. While the proposal, titled “Badger First-Generation Transfer Promise,” hinges on state financial support, the changes to the transfer contract will be made regardless. The transfer contracts are between UW-Madison and 14 twoyear UW campuses, as well as some

technical colleges. The new contract has several different requirements, like maintaining a GPA of 3.2, which is up from the previous requirement of a 2.8 GPA. Students would also need to complete two years of studies with credits that would transfer to UW-Madison, as well as signing the transfer contract in their first year. The proposal came at the end of a speech focused largely on problems the university is facing. Blank said UW-Madison is at a “crucial point for the university,” because of how it is starting to lag behind its peer institutions. “I’m going to do something that most chancellors don’t do in these presentations,” Blank said. “I’m going to talk about some of the things that worry me, and that have to turn around if we’re going to retain our top ranking.” She focused largely on the university’s falling rankings, which

have been a trend for years, and the university struggling to retain top faculty members. Before discussing the proposal, Blank stressed that the university needs additional investment from the state during the 2017-’19 budget if they are to remain a world-class institution. Blank said the proposal would help bring “world-class education within reach for more first-generation Wisconsin students.” If the proposal is approved, firstyear transfer students from other UW schools or certain technical colleges who meet the requirements of the contract would have at least the first year of tuition paid for by scholarships and grants. Students who also qualify for Pell grants would be eligible for two years of free tuition. Those who use this proposal could earn a degree for less than $22,000 in tuition and fee costs if they graduate in four years, according to university offials.

Over 1,000 converge on Janesville, picket Paul Ryan’s office

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Associated Students of Madison representatives attended the UW System Student Representatives meeting at UW-Parkside.

Student representatives discuss segregated fee use and sustainability By Nina Bertelsen THE DAILY CARDINAL

Though all energy expenditures for UW System institutions are controlled by the Wisconsin Department of Administration, a new campaign seeks to alter this policy and allow schools to be 100 percent renewable energy by 2030. At a UW System Student Representatives meeting Saturday, representatives from UW-Stout proposed legislation seeking support from the body for the Seize The Grid campaign. The UW-Stout representatives said they hoped to purchase green energy but were told that they could not use segregated fees to purchase energy generated outside

of the University. “The city of River Falls just invested in millions in a solar garden, so why would we not invest in the solar garden,” said a representative from UW-River Falls. “Why would we not invest in that? I agree that it’s just another stupid regulation.” However, some raised concerns that chancellors would be reluctant to allow students to make decisions in energy purchasing, even for projects and buildings funded with segregated fees. Representatives from UW-Madison who attended the meeting said they were concerned about cost and responsibility being

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Walker proposes a $649 million increase in funding for K-12 schools By Lilly Price THE DAILY CARDINAL NOAH HABENSTREIT/THE DAILY CARDINAL

A crowd of over 1,000 protesters listened to speakers in Jefferson Park before protesting outside Speaker Paul Ryan’s constituent office on Main Street in downtown Janesville. By Noah Habenstreit THE DAILY CARDINAL

JANESVILLE, Wis.—In a demonstration that Janesville police said dwarfed any they’d seen, residents of south-central Wisconsin and beyond marched to House Speaker Paul Ryan’s constituent office Saturday to protest his stance on President Donald Trump’s immigration ban. About 1,000 people—most residents from the area but some coming from as far as Chicago and Eau Claire—convened at 12 p.m. to listen to speakers and then march to Main Street, where they held signs and chanted outside of Ryan’s office.

Ryan was among the first elected officials to publicly support Trump’s recent executive order, which bars immigration from seven Middle-Eastern countries, despite originally expressing concern about such a policy. Protesters said they thought Ryan should be more willing to go against Trump, especially on policies that could do great harm. “I believe Paul Ryan doesn’t believe in a Muslim ban, and needs encouragement from his constituents to stand by those convictions,” said Ellie Anderbyrne, a Beloit resident. “I hope this will send a clear message to him.”

Although a federal judge’s decision yesterday temporarily halted the travel ban, the facilitator of the protest, the Beloit chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice, said it was still important to “keep pressure on [Trump] to abandon his course.” Eight speakers, most of whom were from the religious community, took the mic in Jefferson Park to condemn Trump’s executive order. Martin Alvarado, an ACLU of Wisconsin board member,

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Three days before his official budget address, Gov. Scott Walker boasted Sunday that his 2017-’19 budget will invest more money into K-12 education than any other budget in Wisconsin history. Walker proposed $649 million in aid for all public, private, voucher and charter state schools, bringing the total educational investment to $11.6 billion. Per-pupil state aid will increase by $509.2 million, allowing general and categorical aid to reach an all time high, the governor said in a tweet. The per-pupil state aid grants money based on the number of students in a district. Currently, each school receives $250 per pupil, according to the Department of Public Instruction. Under Walker’s new plan, that number will increase

by $200 per student each year over the next two years. “What the governor is proposing is absolutely tremendous good news for public schools...his funding proposals are right in line with what we have requested,” said Dan Rossmiller, a lobbyist for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards in a statement. The substantial increase in educational funding is a stark contrast to the $1 billion Walker has cut from K-12 schools since 2011. Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shillings, D La-Crosse, said that only a full refund of the $1 billion cut will help families, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. Walker attributes his ability to increase funding by such a large amount due to an unexpected

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Now is the time to start transitioning your wardrobe for spring.

Transition into a spring closet By Caroline Enes the daily cardinal

It’s finally February! January can seem to drag on forever, especially when the days are dark, bitter cold and the sun barely makes an appearance. Sometimes we need a boost to get us through the last couple months of the season. Although it’s not spring yet, the best way to add creativity to your day and lift your mood is by slowly shifting your winter wardrobe. Follow these tips to bring color back into your daily style while still taking into consideration the cold weather. These small, painless changes can help transition your wardrobe from boring, winter repeats into trendsetting spring fashion! Each change in your style will give you the push you need to continue trekking through the winter months, even if they seem endless. Always remember that spring is just around the corner. Although you might want to, do not reach for your sundress just yet; instead try to work in bright colors through accessories. Opt for a hot pink beanie or layer on a vibrant fuchsia scarf! Mix and match both colors and patterns, however try to do so subtly.

If you decide to wear brighter colors, it’s helpful to tone down your base layers with black or other neutrals in order to emphasize that you are not only ready for spring, but also still incorporating your winter wardrobe basics. Ditch the winter parka and instead pile on sweaters, cardigans and blazers. Test your style on warmer days where you know you won’t be freezing cold on your walk from Vilas to Agriculture Hall. Long sleeves, light sweaters and cardigans would look perfect under a bright spring jacket. Don’t be afraid to blend textures, like pairing a wool sweater with a denim jacket. You will still keep warm while also experimenting with exciting spring fashion. This subtle touch will not only scream spring, but will also echo recent high-fashion trends, making you look like a polished supermodel. Whether the embroidery is on jackets, light sweaters or even a handbag, each detail will draw attention to your clothing while also indicating that you’re ready for spring! For a fun, holiday-inspired look, try out embroidered hearts and XOXO decal to wear throughout February in anticipation for Valentine’s Day.

Busy people, like us, just don’t always have time for a beauty routine every morning. We wake up late, have class early or just don’t really feel like getting ready. This doesn’t mean we have to leave the house not feeling great about the way we look! Not when you have Vaseline, ready and eager to fix all your beauty problems. The multi-purpose petroleum jelly is an easy way to give yourself a confidence boost to slay the day. Basically, busy people need Vaseline. Vaseline is a lifesaver if you’re on the go or you need something quick to add a little pep to your step. This product can do wonders for cracked, winter-affected lips. It’s so hydrating, giving your lips a comfortable, soft feel, but the best part is you can buy it tinted! So just swipe some pink tinted Vaseline onto your lips to add some stress-free color, without worrying about it smudging all over your coffee mug. It’s a simple way to look a little more alive in the morning as you drag your body to class.

“It gives you subtle, natural-looking dewy skin and is perfect for all skin tones.”

Another amazing use for Vaseline is one only for the brave of heart; Vaseline as a highlighter. I know, it seems odd to rub petroleum jelly across your cheekbones, but

it will be worth it when you see the natural Zendayaesque glow it gives you! Swipe a small amount anywhere you would normally want to highlight and blend to your heart’s content. It gives you subtle, naturallooking dewy skin and is perfect for all skin tones. The best part is you don’t have to worry about accidently touching your face and messing up your makeup throughout the day.

“Vaseline is a lifesaver if you’re on the go or you need something quick to add a little pep to your step.”

Vaseline can also be used on your eyelashes. I admit this can feel weird, especially if you apply too much. It can make your eyes feel heavy, and we definitely don’t need another excuse to close our eyes. So take a small amount on the tip of your finger and simply rub in an upward motion on your eyelashes. This will give them a little shine that will draw more attention to your eyes, making the lashes look longer. Vaseline is also thought to make eyelashes grow, so you’re looking good throughout the day and growing longer hairs on your eyelids all at once! Overall, Vaseline is the college student’s best friend because of its natural beauty-inducing powers. It contains an endless amount of ways to make your mornings easier, improve your beauty routine, and boost your confidence.

My first time trying: Late night ice skating at the Shell By Karli Fink the daily cardinal

As a junior here at UW-Madison, you would think that I have experienced the majority of activities that are classified as typically ‘Madtown’. Stayed for the fifth quarter at Camp Randall, check. Eaten late night Mac n’ Cheese pizza at Ian’s, check. Dove into Lake Mendota in early fall and realized that the water is freezing, check. There was, however, one thing that most people do as a freshman that I had yet to experience. That was late night skating at the Shell. Every Thursday, the Shell offers skating for students. Now that I have skated there (it’s still skating even though I was attached to the wall the entire time, right?), I would absolutely recommend bundling up and trekking to the Shell for some icy fun for all ages (18-22 to be specific). My friends and I made the plans to attend late night skate the week before and I was determined to make sure that our plans did

not fall through. Reminders were sent out daily and threats were issued to those who were hesitant about attending. Thursday rolled around and after my jam-packed day of three power lectures and a two-hour lab, I was ready to get skating. But, I had to wait. It was only seven and I had four hours to kill. Fast-forward to 10:30 p.m. and my friends and I were playing cards and gearing up to hit the ice. I began to feel a bit nervous because although my veins run with Minnesota blood, the ice skating gene is definitely missing. I never played hockey, and the only time I ever went to the rink growing up was in middle school, when my awkward friends and I had no other options and had no desire to stay at home. Looking back at this time before heading to the Shell I remembered myself to be a fairly average skater. I thought that since I was young and completely ungraceful then I would be a natural now, as I am current-

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The Shell is a great place to practice ice skating with your friends. ly completely full of grace and only fall up the stairs about three times a day. After consuming a few Mike’s Hard Lemonades, my confidence was through the roof and totally misplaced. My first steps onto the ice were wobbly, but I happily stayed upright as I regained my frozen sea legs. I managed to have fun, but got too confident after a successful beginning, and proceeded

to fall a total of six times while I was there. I ended up with a damp and bruised behind, but these tumbles did not go without laughs. Plus, none of my fingers were cut off (I have heard this has happened). Overall it was a successful trip and I was able to enjoy a goofy night with my friends. If you want to reach outside your comfort zone, try late night skating at the Shell.

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Soglin will veto city council ‘safe space’ proposal By Gina Heeb THE DAILY CARDINAL

Shortly after taking a defiant stance toward a series of immigration-related executive orders signed last week, Mayor Paul Soglin is offering a more cautious tone on related funding threats to Madison posed by state legislators. Citing financial risks from Wisconsin lawmakers, Soglin pledged Wednesday to veto a city council resolution on immigration enforcement in Madison if it retains a clause naming part of

the municipality building a “safe space.” “The consequences of declaring the offices a ‘safe space’ can be disastrous,” Soglin said. “In the last session of the legislature, consideration was given to suspending state funding to sanctuary cities … I see little value and a great deal of risk in such an action.” A resolution, sponsored by 12 city alders, was authored following Trump’s recently issued executive orders calling for stricter immigration enforcement.

On top of declaring the fourth floor of the City-County Building a “safe space,” the resolution says city funds should not be used, unless required by law, to probe immigration status or enforce federal immigration law. It also orders that access to services provided by the city not be subject to conditions based on immigration status. Soglin expressed support for other components of the resolution, but concluded the “safe space” initiative is more risky than beneficial.

“Let us avoid a futile gesture that may make us feel good, but that does not add to the sanctity of our position,” Soglin said. A city council member representing the campus area—Ald. Zach Wood, District 8—told The Daily Cardinal he understands Soglin’s concerns, but doesn’t think Madison should give in to any bullying. Wood said his strongest reaction this week was disappointment with the state. Wisconsin lawmakers reintro-

duced Thursday a bill that would subject so-called sanctuary cities to financial and legal penalties, according to Wood and officials at the mayor’s office. The proposed legislation would leave cities liable to charges for each day they fail to comply with federal or state immigration enforcement laws. “This is a further aggression of the state trampling on local control,” Wood said. City council members are set to discuss the resolution at a Feb. 7 meeting.

GOP reintroduces three bills to discourage drunk driving By Madeline Schachte THE DAILY CARDINAL

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Members of the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board offered free cake and hot chocolate Friday to commemorate Founder’s Day, which marks the first day of classes 168 years ago.

Republican legislators recently reintroduced three bills to enforce harsher penalties for repeat drunk driving offenders, among others to make Wisconsin’s roads safer. The bills, introduced by Rep. Jim Ott, R-Mequon, and Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, are similar to bills passed last legislation that never made it through the Assembly. The new batch of bills would install a minimum prison sentence of five years for offenders who kill someone while driving intoxicated, an 18-month incarceration period for fifth and sixth time drunk driving offenders and prosecute drivers who operate vehicles without an ignition interlock, a devices that forces drivers to be breathalyzed before turning on the vehicle. The bills also make harsher penalties for those who illegally drive a car that is not their own in order to bypass using a required device that

measures blood alcohol content. The bills introduced last session died in part because of opposition by the Tavern League, an alcoholic beverages lobbying group. The new round of bills, however, have received support from the lobby, enhancing the chance of the bills’ success. “We strongly support Representative Ott’s and Senator Darling’s package of bills that complement our efforts by going after the worst offenders who give everyone else a bad name,” Tavern League Executive Director Pete Madland said. With these new laws, Ott and Darling hope to close any loopholes. Ott is more optimistic about the bills’ futures this time around, noting Gov. Scott Walker’s signing of a bill with similar content in 2016. In 2015, there were nearly 24,000 drunk driving convictions and 190 deaths related to drunk driving in Wisconsin.

Students, alumni celebrate Founder’s Day By Catherine Goslin THE DAILY CARDINAL

One hundred-sixty eight years ago, the inaugural group of Badgers sat down for the first classes at UW-Madison. Now, every Feb. 5, current Badgers celebrate the university’s founding. At its beginning, the university was simply a preparatory school that cost $20 a year to attend. The 20 male students, ranging from 10 to 22 years old, took courses in arithmetic, grammar, geography, Latin and penmanship. In the years since 1849, UW-Madison has grown from 20 students, fewer than 10 areas of study and a 720-square-foot teaching space to nearly 43,000 students across 232 majors on a campus sprawling 936 acres. Following an editorial in The

janesville from page 1 said he had received messages from a diverse array of people expressing their opposition to the ban. “Christians, liberals, conservatives, Jewish friends, said they showed solidarity with us,” Alvarado said. “That’s what America is about. America is about compassion.” After the speakers finished, protesters began marching down St. Lawrence Avenue toward downtown Janesville. They chanted “no

Daily Cardinal in which student leaders claimed “too few students know anything about the past life of their university,” the first campus-wide celebration of Founder’s Day was held in 1919. All 2,000 students were dismissed from class early to congregate at the Red Gym, where they saw the UW Marching Band and speakers who reminisced about the university’s history. Within a few years, birthday cake became a staple of the celebration. In line with tradition, members of the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board, a student organization within the Wisconsin Alumni Association, handed out free birthday cake and hot cocoa at numerous campus locations Friday to celebrate the event. Students were encouraged to ban, no wall” and “this is what democracy looks like,” drawing the attention of residents, who went to windows to watch. Protesters then circled Ryan’s constituent office on South Main Street, blocking storefronts and traffic along the city’s main drag. Some cars passing by honked their horns to show support for the march, and a few residents of nearby apartment complexes cheered the protesters on. However, one passerby, who loudly and repeatedly yelled “build the wall” at march participants,

share photos and stories from their time at UW-Madison with the hashtag #UWFoundersDay and by using Snapchat filters with location-specific facts about the history of the university. “Our mission is to ‘connect students past, present, and future’ so we see the day as an opportunity to celebrate the sense of fellowship and community this university has provided to Badgers everywhere for the past 168 years,” said Joe Paul, a member of WASB’s campus and community outreach committee. Throughout February, WAA chapters around the world will also be celebrating the occasion by inviting notable faculty and alumni to speak in their respective cities. said the immigration ban protects against “leaving the back door open for ISIS.” “I’m all for legal immigration, but this is our home,” said Austin Hedges, a Clinton resident. “Would you rather your doors be locked at two in the morning or unlocked?” Despite a few detractors, march organizers said they considered the protest a major success. They estimated the total turnout at about 1,050, which one Janesville police officer said was by far the largest demonstration he’d seen during his 24 years on the force.

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Two Republican legislators reintroduced three bills aimed to tighten up drunk driving penalities, receiving lobby support.

walker from page 1 increase in tax revenue and decrease in spending costs, resulting in budget improvements of $714 million. “We’re investing in our priorities and priority No. 1 is education,” Walker said Friday. Despite the increase in state reve-

students from page 1 pushed on to students. Associated Students of Madison Secretary Deena Whitwam said sustainability should be a responsibility and expectation of administration. “We have a $50,000 line item in segregated fees that is supposed to be dedicated to green energy. But we ran into so many problems with it that we could not spend the money,” Whitwam said . “This year the Office of Sustainability has taken over that entire line item, none of it is funded by segregated

nue, it is still up in the air how Walker plans to pay for the $649 million increase while covering a $1 billion increase to transportation funding, a UW System tuition cut and other expenses. Those details are expected to be laid out in Walker’s budget address Feb. 8. fees now and the university is completely paying for those same projects and more.” UW-Stout representatives said they had a “green fee” for sustainability projects and events. This campaign’s success, they explained, would not raise fees for students but would ease regulations allowing them the fund to be used for its intent. Ultimately, the body voted to encourage the DOA to revise its policy for UW System energy purchasing so individual campuses can benefit from energy savings.

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A long time ago, there was a small mystical creature, named Cupid. He flew around the world with his fairy wings, and used his magic arrows to cause humans to fall in love. He was content with his simple and fulfilling life. One day, Cupid was feeling particularly energetic and determined, and his hard day’s work singlehandedly caused the population explosion in the Indian subcontinent. Feeling exhausted from the effort, he decided to stop in at the Mythical Creatures Pub on his way home for a relaxing beer. This pub was nothing special to look at, just a small brick building in a field in Northern Ireland, but it was frequented by all sorts of beings considered fictional by humans. The tooth fairy was a regular, leprechauns stopped by from time to time (though they were required to pay ahead of time, they were notorious binge drinkers), and even Santa made an occasional appearance, when the “old ball and chain” let him have some fun (his words). On that particular day Cupid found a spot between one of Snow White’s seven dwarves and a deeply inebriated centaur, and as they began to converse, the bar tab grew longer and longer. By the time the MC Pub was almost empty, the unlikely trio were trying their hand at deciphering the key to happiness. Not an easy task at the best of times, made even more difficult by the fact that they had drank their way through just about every drink on the menu (saving of course anything with the word “spritzer” in the name, they still had their dignity). As the barkeep started attempting to shuffle them out, they decided to give up and leave the thinking stuff to someone else. The next day, Cupid woke up with an earsplitting headache and a startling revelation. The key to happiness, he realized, was money! While attempting not to throw up, he pondered how to make his new realization into a reality. Time was on his side; an immortal being learns to appreciate the luxury of patience. He continued to go about his daily routine for a few decades, all the while thinking of ways to become independently wealthy. Then one day, it hit him like an arrow to the knee (which was ironic, because the thought was so distracting that an arrow meant for a passerby on his way to a dance class accidentally hit a tree, which immediately became deeply infatuated with a nearby oak, and was destined to the misery of not being able to communicate his romantic feelings). Cupid immediately gave up on match-making for the day, and began to draw up plans to start a company that preyed upon the

very emotion that he distributed among the people. A few weeks later, doors opened at a brand new company: Hallmark. They immediately began producing tacky cards, candles and other things no person ever needed. Upon the initial success, they began churning out even tackier and cheaper products. This continued for many years, and Cupid became very rich, and true to his prediction, very happy. Every time he got dangerously close to thinking about what really mattered in life, he bought a pile of chocolate and attempted to eat his way through it. No one has ever been unhappy while eating chocolate; his life was blissful. Time went on, and Cupid slowly became as fat as a pregnant panda bear, although not as cuddly. His initially successful company, however, began to become less and less lucrative. It seemed that people had completely filled their homes with tacky, emotionally pandering items, and could not buy more, and due to Cupid’s focus on eating rather than love-spreading, not enough new people were being made to support the company. It seemed that one good idea was not enough to continuously bolster Cupid financially, and that he would have to be ingenious again if he wanted to continue the lifestyle he had grown accustomed to. The very next day, while chasing away an existential crisis on one of his three speed boats, Cupid formed the plan that would ensure his wealth for the foreseeable future. Instead of forming a new company, or changing the existing one, he would change culture itself to benefit him the most. He decided that he would use Hallmark’s “terrible movie division” to start the idea of a new holiday, dedicated entirely to spending money under the pretext of romanticism. Instead of showing romantic affection through nice gestures, or—god forbid—spending time together, couples could now just spend money on useless junk for each other! It was the perfect plan. A suggestible, media-obsessed culture drank up the idea of being able to spend less time and effort on their significant others, as well as getting things bought for them. As years went on, the made-up holiday pervaded society completely, and after a number of years, no one even realized that is was simply invented to sell greeting cards and cheap stuffed animals. And so, Valentine’s Day was born… Legend has it, every Feb. 14, Cupid gets together with his mythical friends at the pub where it all began and buys everyone a round as they have a good laugh.

How to have a cheap Valentine’s Day by Ayomide Awosika

It’s now nearing that oh-so-special time of year and you need to make it the best Valentine’s Day possible. Right now you feel the need to outdo every other human being in order to prove that you love/ care for a particular person, despite the fact that you show your love every other day of the fucking year. Well, if you’re stuck in this predicament and are looking for a great way to avoid contributing to the capitalist machine that just wants to drain you of your money, you’ve come to the right place! With these three easy tips you can become a Valentine’s Day champion, without breaking the bank!

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Don’t reserve a date at their favorite restaurant. While some might say to reserve a date weeks, maybe even months in advance, don’t do that. That’s a beginner’s move. The best course of action is to tell them you have reserved a date at their favorite restaurant and wait in line with them. It gives you a great conversation topic with them before and after you get dismissed by the host. Before you leave the restaurant make sure to argue with the host as much as humanly possible. Do not back down, assert that you did, in fact, make a reservation. That will show them you’re serious. Do not leave until your partner requests that you do so. Then you can go to McDonald’s and have a cheap dinner while blaming the restaurant for not properly reserving a table for you on their busiest day of the year. This tactic will only work once per partner.

Ask them what their ideal Valentine’s Day looks like. You might be thinking that this will backfire and you’ll have to shell out a lot of money. While that is possible, keep this in mind, most people will say something along the lines of: “Oh, it doesn’t have to be anything special. Just spending the day with you is good enough. Valentine’s Day isn’t a super important thing anyway, I already know you love me.” If possible, get proof of them saying what they want, by asking via text or recording the conversation (with consent of course). Then do exactly what they said. Don’t plan anything, just free up your schedule and tell them you’re going to give them the best Valentine’s Day they could ever ask for. If they later tell you that you don’t care about them you can remind them that this is exactly what they asked for. Keep in mind that this will only work once per partner.

Buy them flowers, candy (preferably chocolate unless they’re allergic or one of those weird people who doesn’t like chocolate), and just take them out for a nice brunch or lunch date. Right now you may be thinking that this tip is not in line with the previously listed tactics. Keep in mind that this particular tactic should not be used until at least one of the previous ones have been implemented. After they have been implemented you can enjoy your remaining Valentine’s Day with this partner worry free. Because your partner’s standards are set so low you can take them somewhere very inexpensive, like your local pancake place. If you’re feeling particularly romantic you can even splurge on getting extra chocolate chips or bacon. Afterwards you can always cuddle up and begin your yearly sex ritual.

If you’ve done anything on this list you’ve successfully made it through a cheap Valentine’s Day. At the same time, you’ve set the Valentine’s Day bar as low as humanly possible. This means that on future Valentine’s Days you can just have a simple and cheap day while being seen as a vast improvement to previous years. This tactic will work for up to five years! If you have a new partner, you can always just start from Tip #1 all over again. We here at The Daily Cardinal hope you enjoy your incredibly mediocre and cheap Valentine’s Day.

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The earthy, muted Capitol Theater at the Overture Center provided a canvas for the Barabooraised and Madison-propelled band, Phox. Organic in tone and tune, Phox surprises like a midwest spring; cloudy then pouring, dark and muddy. Interludes give way to luminescent rainbows. After six years serenading Wisconsin and eventually the world, the five-piece team will part ways for new ventures. Young fans pressed forward to catch a glimpse of Monica Martin, the part-goddess, part-frontwoman, to hold her autumn voice close like a shell that, when pressed up to ears, reveals ocean waves. Preluding the main event, the lead gave friend, Sasha, the mic, teasing the audience with poems mocking ex-boyfriends and dancing around themes of race with candor, self-deprecation and strength. Black History Month commenced on Wednesday and Martin wanted to recognize that. Sasha opened up her life in a clever confessional. “I will get

divorced three times,” she said. The crowd cackled. The performance was a sweet surprise, bridging the gap between audience and artist. This connection was evoked through the acoustic opener ‘Cuddle Magic,’ abandoning the stage to serenade the Capitol theater’s standing audience from within the crowd. Ending with a chill, Sasha uttered, “She says my heartbeat is normal and I have to believe her.” Then, digital stars lit the slateblue ceiling as the whimsical quintet entered. Trumpet and piano adorned the venue as Martin entered with cascading, blush pants. As they began to dance with sound, her voice flooded the room. Time passed slow. Accompanied by members of ‘Cuddle Magic’ on flute and trumpet, the room savored every note. Whisky befriending the songstress, she stole sips between melodies. It was a sendoff party. “1936” began, a fitting soundtrack to the melancholy of the night. Synchronized, they could do this in their sleep. However, this did not make for a dry performance; rather, it gave space as Martin’s voice mixed with bassist Jason Krunnfusz and

keyboardist Matteo Roberts’, harmonizing with notes cascading like rain through sunshine. The band made the stage home, not afraid to joke mid-song or even restart a measure if needed. Though parting ways, embellishments adorned their pieces with echoes of electronica. Ending “Evil,” a revealing tune respinning abuse into hopeful resolve, Martin subtly described her life journey, stating bluntly, “Now, we go from someone who never deserved a song to someone who did.” The single-album band’s opening track rang out, nearly accapella save the simple, stellar bass line by Krunnfusz. “Promise you’ll never go away,” belted Martin in her softyet-powerful way. In the eyes of the crowd, the sentiment was returned. With Postal Service-like charm and discography, Phox leaves the world wanting more as the audience sang along to the words, “I might never love again.” Warmed up, the band came together to create for the last time something only they can. Though each will go on to birth new ideas, this collaborative force thrilled in

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Phox performed at Overture Center’s Capitol Theater on Friday. its finale, ending on the highest note fathomable. Whiskey-filled voice lamenting love-passed, viridescent light that lit the lead’s powerful curls as music ceased; her words filled the space. Then, a song within a song began with new rhythms protruding from the stage. Unrestrained by tempo and consistency, Phox surprised by building from a foundation of musical basics, then going off the rails as necessary. “It all started here in Madison,” said Martin as she spoke of the atmosphere and the city of “beautiful magic.” Then claps and stomps erupted as the band’s hit, “Slow Motion,” began. Feeling more like a kumbaya than a performance, the whole room engaged with whistles and words.

In a liaison of words melding together and obfuscating sentences, Martin transformed her voice into an instrument; a part of the whole. The woman that set apart the genrebending team with her vocal gravitas sent a grand message for the tragic and the good in life with lyrics of “Blue and White,” proclaiming, “I belong to me alone.” Leaving and returning with a baritone ukulele, Martin faced the ‘60s-esque mic as fans faced the future without her. “Wondering if I ever met you at all… Was it make believe or was it make believe.” With half a decade of musical magic past, it clearly was not make believe. Coming to an end, as all things must, Martin signed off, “Thank you for being our friends, you motherf---ers.”

Made You Look’s ‘Cartoon’ gives tattoos with personal touch By Edgar Sanchez TATTOO COLUMNIST

Working out of Made You Look Custom Tattoos, located on East Washington Ave, is a humble, veteran artist named Jesus Reyes, otherwise known as “Cartoon.” He is the older brother of Albert Reyes, an artist previously featured on Weekly Ink who works out of Colt’s Timeless Tattoos. The brothers may share several traits, but don’t mistake them for being identical. The inside of Made You Look features a well designed layout with friendly staff. Each artist has a private room detailed to fit their personality. These personal rooms help create a more exclusive tattooing experience and provide a sense of privacy. Cartoon’s room was coupled with celestial-style cabinets and pictures of happy memories all around. During our interview, Cartoon was doing a full-stomach piece for a client. Over the buzzing of his machine, we discussed everything from his first tattoo to his time at the “The

University of Tattooing.” Like his younger brother, Cartoon began tattooing at age 15 right after receiving his first tattoo in Mexico and falling in love with the craft. Living in Texas provided a constant clientele solely looking for black and grey styles of ink. Reyes explained that, unlike Wisconsin, Texas has a significant gang presence where people who look as if they have been dipped in ink are the norm. Cartoon energetically explained that “Gangbangers want everything tatted, from guns, drugs to even street names.” He detailed how the culture is really different in Wisconsin versus Texas. “You don’t see it here like you do in Texas, but a lot of hispanics mainly are tatted up on their face and neck,” said Cartoon. “It’s a little more classy up here.” I asked Cartoon about his experiences as a teenager to get a timeline of his career. His two younger brothers were his first test canvases, serving as trial-and-error subjects. He recounted a rookie mistake he

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Jesus “Cartoon” Reyes of Made You Look shows his tattoos.

made when first tattooing on one his brothers. “It was an 11-hour session that should have taken two hours,” said Cartoon. “I was using a single needle machine and I was still experimenting with different types of ink– luckily, I didn’t scar him one bit.” We shared laughs after he went into detail about not labeling his spray bottles and accidentally spraying what he thought was water on his cousin during a session that turned out to be cleaning alcohol. Cartoon chuckled with a hint of guilt when he explained, “My brothers and cousins had it the worst back in the day.” Eventually, Cartoon followed his family to Madison where he would continue his craft. Unfortunately, he had gotten into legal trouble and, after avoiding the law, it eventually caught up to him. During a nine-year stint in jail, he learned about the culture of tattooing in prison. I asked about the counterculture of doing tattoos there. Interestingly, Cartoon called prison “The University of Tattooing.” Believe it or not, a lot of people go into prison knowing how to draw and come out knowing how to tattoo. In prison, Cartoon explained, “You can survive in prison doing tattoos. I already knew how to from the streets and people just came to me looking to get tatted.” I asked Cartoon how he assembled his tattoo machine. He explained that, after taking the motor out of his beard trimmer, using guitar strings as a needle and harvesting the soot from homemade vaseline candles for ink, Cartoon was in business. After serving his sentence he returned to Madison and, with the help of his brother, he first began working at Colt’s Timeless Tattoos, but eventually shifted to Made You Look.

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Taylor Goldsmith and Wylie Gelber of Dawes perform on stage.

Dawes embraces spotlight, ups the ante on their tour By Logan Rude THE DAILY CARDINAL

The Barrymore Theater may be a little out of the way for most UW-Madison students, but on Monday night, it will certainly be the place to be. Dawes, the altfolk-rock band from Los Angeles, will be gracing Madison with their presence on the 13th stop of their 50-stop tour. After the release of their fifth record, We’re All Gonna Die, back in September, the group has been taking advantage of their momentum following the success of their project to try new things as a band. In an interview with Dawes’ drummer, Griffin Goldsmith, he said the An Evening With Dawes tour is more than just a typical concert. With two full hours to perform and no opening acts, Dawes has the spotlight focused on them in a way they haven’t had ever before. Naturally, showmanship is at the core of this new venture. “We’re getting a chance to really stretch and play a lot more material than we normally do in a single set,” Goldsmith said. “That’s kind of the whole concept behind the tour. Just really try to show off our live chops.”

In addition to a two-plus-hour set, the band is giving fans a completely new experience with the addition of two musicians who are new to the Dawes performances. Lee Pardini, a new band member who played keys on We’re All Gonna Die, and Trevor Menear, a guest on tour giving help with his skills on guitar, will both be there to assist with what Dawes is trying to accomplish in their new tour format. “They’ve added so much to the live set, I can’t even articulate it. You’d have to come and see for yourself. They’re both monsters on their instruments,” Goldsmith said. “I think it’s important to give them a shout-out because there’s definitely a change with what’s happening right now live, and a lot of it, if not all of it, is because of them.” More than two hours of raw talent from an extremely talented band. What more could you possibly want? Goldsmith also claimed that they’re all “serious foodies,” so it’s absolutely critical that they find cheese curds and Spotted Cow as soon as their set is over so they can have the full Wisconsin experience.

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Health care repeal puts lives of everyday Americans in jeopardy SAMANTHA WILCOX opinion editor

CREATIVE COMMONS-MARCUS WONG

Many travelers were recently stranded at airports after being denied entry into the United States.

Travel ban threatens our democratic values HAE RIN LEE opinion columnist

ew leadership often brings a new set of policies that seek to improve the conditions of the nation. One of the most recent controversies that arose from the policies under the Trump administration in our country is regarding the travel ban against Muslims with origins in certain nations, who supposedly present a threat to our national security. This policy reflects the increasingly outrageous hostility toward immigrants and foreigners present in the national atmosphere that makes me worry whether such policies may benefit us overall. Even though, as of Feb. 4, the Department of Homeland Security suspended the implementation of the rather controversial immigration order, there is still a chance of further executive or lawmaking actions that could take place to enforce it. I think it would be wise for us to take a moment to consider the underlying intentions of these actions. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 27 to keep refugees from entering the country for 120 days and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim nations out for three months according to a CNN report Jan. 30. What is more interesting is that while he signed the order to halt the flow of Muslim refugees and immigrants from entering the country, he stated that he may issue an exception to those who adhere to different religions. According to a Washington Post article Jan. 30, he plans to prioritize persecuted Christians in the Middle East for admission as refugees. It is an undeniable truth that many Christian minorities in regions conquered by ISIS’ influence are highly persecuted. Although Christians are still allowed to inhabit the region, they are charged extra tax than Muslims unless they convert to Islam. We have seen other

instances, such as the massacre of 88 Eritrean Christians in Libya in 2015, where Christians have been victimized as a result for religious, cultural, political or social differences. That being said, Christians are far from the only group that has been victimized. The US government has previously recognized that a huge variety of groups have been persecuted by ISIS, not only Christians—showing that no one group should be given priority when it comes to aid and refugee admissions. Another important issue persists: The list of countries enumerated in the travel ban did not include the countries where the 9/11 terrorists originated from: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon. As a result, the claim that this executive order is a protective measure loses its legitimacy. Maybe some revisions or additional explanations could be added to further assuage doubts, but this trend of confusion about the issue doesn’t end there. There seems to be little regard for the Constitution in this controversial action. The president does have the ability on short notice to suspend visas if it’s an emergency in the case of Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. However, the First Amendment also states that Congress and the president are not allowed to favor one religion over another. This action, in the name of national security, also threatens the rule of law established by the Constitution. The administration needs to consider more carefully the the law of the land to come up with a solution that is in everyone’s best interests. What I find the most contradictory about this policy is that we are marking a group of people as potential criminals for their ethnic origins or religious beliefs, which is what ISIS itself does in persecuting their own enemies (albeit in a much more extreme manner). And we could in fact be helping ISIS to reach their goal of

convincing Muslims worldwide that the U.S. is their enemy. And what’s even more troubling is that we may repeat shameful mistakes from the past. The U.S. is a country founded on differences, where people come for the chance to cherish their heritages and resources that in turn lead to a profound enhancement of the nation. ISIS and its political organization is based on the fundamentalist doctrine that upholds belief in strict and literal interpretation of certain parts of the scripture to justify the killing of innocent and others. The reason why many nations worldwide have ceased allowing religion to meddle in governance is that it sometimes destroys the diversity that could have otherwise contributed to better society. Intolerance toward those who don’t fit in to the majority in situations such as these has shown to be dangerous. The Salem Witch Trials, the Jim Crow laws, the Crusades, the Japanese internment camps, ethnic genocides around the world and myriad other examples of persecution all result from following ideas that ignore the benefits of acceptance and diversity. I understand we need strong security, but I am curious as to whether it would be a good idea to make a decision without considering all the possible scenarios that could ensue, especially when so many people’s lives are likely to change. Am I asking too much if I say that we should all take some time to think carefully in order to forge a real solution that doesn’t discriminate against large groups of humans? Let’s solve the problem by considering all problems and benefits of the situation, for the good of us all. Hae Rin is a junior majoring in history. What are your thoughts on the travel ban? Do you think it plays into ISIS’ overall strategy? Please send all comments, questions and concerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

uch to the chagrin of many Americans and people across the globe, President Donald Trump has steadfastly maintained his campaign promises during his first days in office. He signed seven executive orders during his first week as president, many of them systematically checking off promises he made along the campaign trail. One of Trump and the GOP’s largest goals has been to repeal the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as “Obamacare.” One of the capstones of Obama’s presidency, the ACA was a massive reform of the American health-care system that made health insurance and medical care more accessible to the public. Some of the key elements of the ACA are disallowing insurance companies from turning away patients because of pre-existing conditions and also by allowing young adults to remain on their parents’ insurance until the age of 26. However, Trump recently signed an executive order that would repeal the ACA, but there is no immediate replacement. That puts many people who rely on it for their medical care at risk. The ACA is a stepping stone toward equal coverage for all Americans. Prior to the ACA, insurance companies were allowed to deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, or limit financial coverage to those who became ill while covered. Prior to the ACA, insurance companies’ blinding greed for profit caused them to lose any sense of a moral compass. Now that Trump and the GOP want to repeal the ACA, many fear that without a proper replacement, the American health care system will return to this dangerous stage of prioritizing profit over the health of our country. This fear hits scarily close to home for many people, including myself. My father personally benefitted from the ACA. Diagnosed with stage four stomach and esophageal cancer

in April of last year, he switched insurance plans so that he could move from San Francisco to Seattle in search of specialist care. Without the promise of being covered despite his serious illness, he would not have been able to get the medical treatment from experts who helped keep him alive for as long as possible. Unfortunately, my dad passed away last December. However, he would not have lived as long as he did if he did not get the proper treatment, which he could not have received on his previous insurance plan, nor afforded without insurance. I am not alone in my family’s experience of the ACA helping them stay healthy. American families rely on their insurance to catch them when they fall. If the ACA were to be repealed, the rug would be swiftly and cruelly ripped out from beneath them when times get tough. There is no circumstance under which insurance companies should feel comfortable turning away desperate and ill patients just because they would threaten their balance sheet. Health care is an industry that should focus on the wellbeing of the American people, not on the annual reports and profit margins of health care providers. However, it has been proven that to ensure a sense of moral decency in the health care system, government agencies need to steadfastly enforce rules to make sure that people can get coverage even if they are ill. While Trump has been vague with his future plans to repeal and replace the ACA, I hope that he takes into consideration the weight of his actions. Lives are literally in the balance; families and communities should not need to fear the financial burden of their illness when they are already fighting for their lives. Samantha is a sophomore majoring journalism and communication arts. Are you personally affected by the developments regarding healthcare? Please send all comments to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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57 Heading for a spectacular fail 60 Type of dog to avoid 61 Exquisite 62 Common lab animals 63 It wears a brown coat in summer 64 Source of linseed oil 65 Paving stone shaped like a brick DOWN 1 Scattered over earth 2 One in the Gulf War 3 Anklebone 4 Island of New York 5 Prime meridian abbr. 6 You can have a stroke with it 7 Bobbing on the Adriatic 8 Like many amusement parks 9 Gold Coast port 10 Additional amount 11 Baa relative 12 Thing Santa checks 13 Sound reflection 18 Some rubylike gems 19 Sailors or old salts 23 Application word 24 Fishy breathing organ 27 Indian nannies 28 Thai currency

29 Safe, at sea 30 Polar creature 31 Gets to the bottom line? 32 Former world power, briefly 33 First striped billiard ball 34 Kiddie’s coat fastener 35 Halloween projectiles 36 Thrusting fencing maneuver 38 “Blithe Spirit” author Coward 39 Or ___ (bully’s words) 43 Say assuredly 44 Detonate 45 Cautious and conscious 47 Some legal business entities 48 One of Donald Duck’s nephews 49 One was issued at Nantes 50 Palindromic church dogma 51 Holds up 52 “Step ___!” 53 Klemperer of Germany 54 “Take ___ Train” (Duke Ellington) 55 Take out one’s yacht 58 Positive ID maker 59 Generic nickname for a

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Pritzl plays key role as Badgers down Indiana By Ben Pickman The Daily Cardinal

Brevin Pritzl has tried just about everything to get on the court. At the end of last year, the redshirt freshman began growing out his hair, hoping a “new year, new me” mantra would help him see the floor. He didn’t take a scissors to his hair until he had flowing blonde locks, sometimes containing them in a man bun. But basketball isn’t modeling; aesthetics don’t always matter. Pritzl, who missed almost all of the 2015-’16 season with a broken left foot, has since cut his hair, channeling a similar look to what he donned on the pine last year. Until Sunday the sharp-shooting guard still struggled to find consistent minutes. But Sunday afternoon, looks didn’t matter much. For extended stretches, No. 10 Wisconsin (9-1 Big Ten, 20-3 overall) struggled on the offensive end of the floor, yet UW had no problem grinding out a 65-60 victory over Indiana (5-6, 15-9). And Pritzl played the game’s final 12 minutes, not because he was prolific from behind the arc, but ironically, as a result of the effort he provided on both ends. Sunday was certainly not the Brevin Pritzl show. The redshirt freshman received plenty of help from his teammates; specifically redshirt sophomore forward Ethan Happ and senior forward Nigel Hayes. Happ led the Badgers yet again in scoring, finishing the game with 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting. And Hayes chipped in 15 points and ten rebounds of his own, with some stellar defense to match. Wisconsin never trailed Sunday, but there was nothing perfect about its performance. “I’m not going to claim that it was our most intelligent display of basketball at times,” head coach Greg Gard said. “But we were able

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Brevin Pritzl scored six points against the Hoosiers Sunday. to do enough good things at the right times … We found another way to win yet again.” With 12:19 to play in the game, Gard literally found another player to help his team to win, as he inserted Pritzl for the first time all night. 12 minutes later, the Badgers seemingly stumbled upon another key contributor. “Today, I just kept liking what I was seeing,” Gard said. “He stayed in his lane, he didn’t try to do too much. He didn’t try to make up for lost time. He was just a solid contributor.” Nothing about a six-point, 12-minute showing will jump off the stat sheet, but Pritzl, known mostly for his three-point range, did all the little things that Coach Gard has been looking for. Over the past six to eight weeks, Gard has seen Pritzl take on a larger role in practice. He has occasionally worked out with the first team and has impressed the coaching staff with his increased effort level. Gard noted that he’s diving on the floor more, taking charges, rebounding and taking better care of the basketball. In many ways, those qualities, along with his shooting touch, were why the Badgers recruited him a few years ago. “I was just trying help out,” Pritzl said. “These guys get the offense moving, allow them to get

open whether it’s cutting, screening, just trying to move and make their jobs easier by making other people pay attention to me.” While Pritzl made a layup with just over ten minutes to play, ending a 7-0 Indiana run, it was his unselfishness minutes later that helped UW extend their five-point lead to eight. With just over eight minutes remaining in the game, Hayes drew a double-team in the post, looking to make a play. The senior forward found Pritzl open at the top of the 3-point arc, but sensing a defender, Pritzl made the extra pass to redshirt senior guard Zak Showalter. Showalter then swung the basketball over to senior guard Bronson Koenig, who buried a triple in the right corner, giving UW what would turn out to be its largest lead of the second half. Down the stretch, Gard stuck with Pritzl instead of senior forward Vitto Brown, as the redshirt freshman joined the other four Wisconsin starters during crunch time. When the Badgers needed baskets, it was usually Happ or Hayes who provided them. But Pritzl converted all four of his free throw attempts in the final 4:34 to help seal UW’s victory. At the end of Friday afternoon’s practice, Pritzl, Happ and redshirt Aleem Ford were forced to run eight sprints, sideline-to-sideline, after being the lone Badgers to miss their free throw attempts in Gard’s final drill. Because Pritzl missed not one, but two free throws, it also doubled the amount of sprints the trio would have to run, from four to eight. “I mean, I kind of messed up for Ethan on that one, made him run,” Pritzl said. “So I just had to get him back by making all four of these today.”

As little as two weeks ago, it looked like Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan was about ready to lap the field in the Big Ten Player of the Year race. Swanigan has been a doubledouble machine, is a matchup nightmare for almost any defense and is a bona fide Naismith Trophy candidate. This is a guy who has notched 20 doubledoubles (he’s already broke the Purdue single-season record) in 24 games played this season. According to ESPN Stats & Info, he’s already tied for the thirdmost double-doubles recorded by any Big Ten player in the last 20 years, and he still has seven more regular-season games and the postseason to add to that. He is averaging 19.1 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 54.7 percent from the field and nearly 80 percent from the free-throw line. He ranks highly among Big Ten players in a whole host of statistical categories—first in defensive and total rebound percentage, second in points per game, second in player efficiency rating, third in usage percentage, third in field goal percentage, fourth in effective field-goal percentage, fourth in defensive rating, sixth in offensive rebound percentage and 11th in offensive rating, just to name a handful. Swanigan has been superb and his play hasn’t dipped, but Ethan Happ has thrown his hat in the race with his phenomenal play over the past two weeks or so. In recent games, the Badgers have frequently looked out of sorts on offense and have gone long stretches where they’ve been ice cold from 3-point range. Despite this, Wisconsin has now won seven games in a row and hasn’t fallen victim to the upset bug that’s running rampant over all of college basketball. It’s not a stretch to say that Ethan Happ is the biggest reason for that.

Happ’s numbers for the year have been great, but what he has done over the past five games is downright absurd: 21.6 points per game, 9.2 rebounds per game, 2.6 assists per game and 2.6 steals per game while shooting 64.2 percent from the field. While most of his teammates have struggled with their shots during prolonged stretches, Happ has been Wisconsin’s Mr. Reliable, the guy they can count on the most when they need a basket. He’s emerged as the sort of go-to scorer that most teams would die for. His efforts have earned him back-to-back Big Ten Player of the Week honors, but his season stats back up his case as well. Here’s where Happ stands among Big Ten players in several statistical categories (rankings through Saturday’s games)—first in field goal percentage, first in defensive rating, first in player efficiency rating (by a wide margin), second in effective field goal percentage, second in steal percentage, third in offensive, defensive and total rebound percentage, sixth in usage percentage, seventh in offensive rating, 10th in block percentage and 11th in assist percentage. Swanigan is obviously a more versatile shooter than Happ, who remains almost entirely confined to the paint and struggles mightily at the free-throw line, but he also coughs up the ball at a higher rate than Happ. The ridiculous number of double-doubles Swanigan posts is, rightfully, grabbing plenty of headlines, but he and Happ are closer in overall production and efficiency ratings than one might expect. At this point, Swanigan would probably have the edge if Big Ten Player of the Year voting was held today, and he’s probably still the slight favorite going forward. But Happ has come flying in like a bat out of hell and to turn what once looked like a forgone conclusion into an interesting race. With roughly one month left in the regular season, the battle for the Big Ten Player of the Year is shaping up to be the most fascinating in all of college basketball.

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Ethan Happ poured in 20 points in UW’s victory over Indiana.