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Recently, in an effort to make UW-Madison a welcoming place for students like Nelis, Associated Students of Madison passed legislation requiring council meetings to begin with a recognition that the university sits on indigenous land. According to ASM Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair Ali Khan, a non-native student suggested the legislation to ASM. Khan then used his connections with Wunk Sheek to bring the voices of native students into the conversation. “I suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, because I felt like we were speaking on behalf of native issues when we didn’t really have that perspective in the room when creating the legislation,” Khan said. According to Khan, bringing in this perspective made the legislation stronger and more effective. Wunk Sheek helped ASM amend it to call on the university to recognize Columbus Day as Indigenous People’s Day, and install a plaque on the Bascom Hill statue of Abraham Lincoln, recognizing his role in the systematic oppression of native people.
Along with science, literature and foreign language, first-year students at UW-Madison will have an opportunity to also study inclusion, diversity and equity through an inclusion program to launch Fall 2017. Chancellor Rebecca Blank approved full-funding from her office for the Our Wisconsin programs. The workshops will engage students in conversations about identities, and go further in depth of the advantages and disadvantages of various groups, according to Our Wisconsin Student Coordinator Katrina Morrison. “The main point is to show students that we can all be of different identities and come from all these different backgrounds and still coexist,” Morrison said. Students will get an idea of the workshops in the summer at Student Orientation, Advising and Registration, where will they will learn about Our Wisconsin inclusion framework. Then, within the first two weeks of classes, full workshops will be offered in campus residence halls. It will not be formally required, but will be framed as an expectation. The group sessions will be led by two student-facilitators, along with one faculty or staff member, but will focus on discussions among participants. “We’re really interested in the people in the room sharing their stories and experiences with each other because that’s what’s going to be most impactful,” Morrison said. “It’s not going to be lecture-based at all, it’s going to be all about conversation.” Morrison proposed framework for mandatory diversity training while she served as an Associated Students of Madison intern in the winter of 2015, after UW BlackOut suggested a similar program for the UW System. It was approved by UW-Madison administration for a pilot run in Fall 2016, which tested the program with residents of Sellery, Cole, Leopold and Sullivan residence halls. The pilot Our Wisconsin program was split into two workshops that equated to four and a half hours, but will be one three-hour session in the fall. Morrison said the topics discussed will remain the same. She said she hopes these needed conversations will transform the campus climate. “The goal is inclusion and acceptance for all people, regardless of how they may identify,” Morrison said. “I want this school to be a place for everyone—not just those with privileged identities.”
Story by Luisa de Vogel Balancing the newfound energy of city life with academics proved challenging for Emily Nelis, a student who came to UW-Madison after growing up on an Indian reservation in northern Wisconsin. Now a leader in the Native American community on campus, finding a community of other native students helped combat the initial culture shock. Her experiences are not unique; many native students struggle when adjusting to life on the UW-Madison campus. The Native American student organization Wunk Sheek, of which she is now co-president, helped her find a family on campus. “Wunk Sheek was and still is my little hub to be who I am without sacrificing anything ... I could talk about something from the res, I could talk about powwows, I could talk about ceremonies,” Nelis said. “Wunk Sheek was and is my biggest support system on this campus.”
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Student legislation asked for a plaque on Bascom to recognize Abraham Lincoln’s role in the oppression of native peoples. “We realized that there was a lot more [to do] than just recognizing Indigenous People’s Day to better the lives of Native American students on this campus,” Khan said. While groups like Wunk Sheek and ASM work to elevate the voices of native students, UW-Madison should do more to support the Native community, according to Khan.
The American Indian Studies department is not properly funded, Khan added. He also worries that Wunk Sheek will lose funding if allocable segregated fees become optional. Recently, UW-Madison has worked to reach out to native populations. Nichole Boyd, the American
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‘Cognitive Dissonance’ in university prompts ASM legislation By Nina Bertelsen THE DAILY CARDINAL
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Representative Tyriek Mack proposed legislation urging officials to back-up diversity and inclusion rhetoric with action on campus.
A “cognitive dissonance” exists between UW-Madison’s rhetoric and actions on diversity and campus inclusion according to Tyriek Mack, a representative for the Associated Students of Madison. Mack introduced legislation entitled “Cognitive Dissonance” at a Student Council meeting this Wednesday that specifically asked four things in order to make university more accessible to students of color: • a task force be created to assess feasibility of test-optional and geographic-weight in admissions • committee-recommended changes be made to the admission process • reparations, in the form of full and free access to higher education, for systemic denial of black people— including undocumented and currently or formerly incarcerated people • a 10 percent increase in generic need-based financial aid from the UW Foundation Mack said that cognitive dissonance exists at UW-Madison because the university claims they value diversity and inclusion, but only 2
percent of students are black. White supremacy is not only perpetuated by people’s viewpoints and interactions, explained Mack, but by factors like economics and lack of access. He said, “If the university has rhetoric around diversity and inclusion they should have some actions that reflect that.” UW-Madison spokesperson Meredith McGlone said that UW-Madison has done more than just talk about diversity and inclusion, but has increased the proportion of students of color from 11 to 15 percent and have also made increasing need-based aid a priority. Mack stressed the Committee for Undergraduate Recruitment, Admissions and Financial Aid released a report in 2013 that matched the legislation’s recommendation, with the exception of reparations. “[UW-Madison has] all these resources to make a difference,” said Mack. “The Wisconsin Idea is supposed to make this whole state a better place. But when you look at who has access to the Wisconsin Idea, it’s not the poorest people in this state, it’s not people of color.”
“…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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Everyone that is going on spring break this year has one thing on their mind: their beach bod. Whether it’s Europe, Central America or the Wisconsin Dells, everyone wants to be looking their best for both their spring break plans and their Instagrams. Here are some easy tips on how to get in tip-top shape in just under a month. Hourly Breaks Many studies have surfaced about the benefits for students of constant motion and hourly breaks when studying. Taking a brief 10-minute walk outside or across the library and back to get water is not only good for studying, but also for our bodies. Taking a break is a good way to keep your body active. If you’re in your room and need a break, use that 10 minutes to do a plank and some push-ups or possibly some jumping jacks. Anything that involves movement and keeps you active will do. Get a Workout Buddy Having someone else right alongside you is a great motivational tool for getting in better shape. Many people were in sports as kids, and the one thing that drove a lot of young athletes was the competitive drive to work together. Not only are you held accountable to your teammate or workout buddy, but you’re naturally driven to work as hard, or harder, than your friends. Nothing beats being persuaded to go to the gym by a friendly text from your workout buddy. Set a Goal Setting a personal goal is a great way to make yourself feel more confident and accountable
as well. Although sometimes having someone else give you motivation can help, it doesn’t always work. All of our bodies benefit differently to certain types of workouts. Setting a goal, whether it be a weight goal, overall toning of your body or a set time you work out each week, a goal can help you feel motivated to be accountable for yourself. Eat Right Starving yourself and eating nothing will NOT help you look fabulous in your spring break Instagrams. Rather, consider right and in moderation. Stock your apartment with tons of fruits and vegetables so that instead of binging on a late-night bag of chips, pull out the carrots and dip or make a fruit salad. Many people know that “eating after eight makes you gain weight.” However, eating a proper portion size of healthy food is better than a tub of Babcock ice cream. If you’re absolutely dying for something sweet, nothing is better than natural sugars. Easy In-Home Workouts Sometimes half the battle is just getting up and going to the Nat or Serf; the walk there in the cold and the wind is too much. If you don’t want to get outside, one way to stay active each day is using ab or glute challenges that can be found on the fitness page of Pinterest. Starting a 10, 15 or even 30-day challenge for your six-pack or legs can help you see improvement. Doing lunges across the apartment, or even walking up the stairs instead of the elevator works too. After day 30, your abs will shine and your confidence will be stronger than ever. Now, it’s time to get off the couch and get working.
PaintBar offers unique date night experience By Tenley Sanduski the daily cardinal
Madison is brimming with fun date ideas both on and off campus. Everyone knows State St. is full of great eats that will satisfy even your craziest cravings for Mexican food and donuts, but when you’re itching to do something other than a dinner date, the possibilities are just as endless. If you take a drive to the eastern side of the capitol, eventually you’ll hit PaintBar, a fun (and boozy!) art studio. There, you and your date can freestyle paint or sign up for an instructor-led class. While painting, enjoy some rosé or any drink or your choice, alcoholic or not. That’s not even to mention the delicious flatbread pizzas they offer, or the mouthwatering Nutella pizza that is sure to bring your tastebuds absolute bliss. You really can’t go wrong with paint, food and drinks. And more for the art lovers at heart, take a stroll through the Chazen Museum right on campus. Best yet, admission is free! The Chazen is a real gem and makes a great date. Enjoy world-class art while spending some quality time with your babe. The museum lends itself to lots of ideas to
shake things up. Did someone say hide and seek? If art isn’t your thing and you love to get your sweat on, Rockin’ Jump is the perfect place. Enjoy wallto-wall trampolines and a floor-to-ceiling rock wall to amp up adrenaline. Much more than trampolines, at Rockin’ Jump you can challenge your date to a joust, a game of dodgeball or a dunking competition. This does require a car, but if that isn’t a problem then this is a great place to be active and have fun. For the foodies who love a good dinner date, there are so many great places to explore. Disco Fries, a new twist on a favorite side dish, just opened up on State Street. There you can build your own plate of fries topped with whatever your heart desires. They even have donut fries to satisfy your sweet tooth. Also, as the weather gets warmer look out for your favorite food carts to start popping up again. If campus is your main hangout, be sure to check out all the events Madison has to offer. From shows at the Orpheum, to events put on by the Wisconsin Union Directorate, there is always something going on on campus that will be an exciting shakeup from Netflix and chilling.
Visit an outdoor study spot during the unseasonal weather By Lauren Ann Sklba the daily cardinal
It’s mid-February, and it’s 60 degrees. With the past few months confining studying students to tiny dorm rooms and lifeless College Library, here are some outdoor spaces we are quick to forget about in the winter months. Midterms may be
upon us, but so is the springtime sun. Get outside and get studying, Badgers. Library Mall Rather than shuffling into Memorial Library between classes, grab a snack from your favorite food cart you abandoned this past season and
For the record A Feb. 13 article on a Madison Police Department program incorrectly referred to MPD Capt. Cory Nelson as “Corey” with “Clement” used on second reference. A Feb. 13 article about sober housing incorrectly stated Carter Kofman went into recovery in 2015, when he was 20 years old; he went into recovery in 2014 when he was 19 years old. A Feb. 13 article discussing substance use in classrooms had incorrect spellings for the names “Rabas” and “Kofman.” The Daily Cardinal regrets these errors. Corrections or clarifications? Email edit@dailycardinal.com.
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Practice art skills while snacking and sipping with your date.
camp out on the steps or grass outside. This will offer you the perfect balance of page turning and people watching. The School of Education While the red door may draw you into the building, you’ll want to continue to the back. The School of Ed offers both a porch with tall tables and a larger patio below that makes for productive group study. Plus, there is a sliver of Lake Mendota in sight and a café inside to fuel your focus. Lakeshore Dorms Take advantage of the subdued side of campus and perch yourself on the patio of Liz Waters or hang your hammock near the lake. Freshman or not, take shelter away from the hustle of the center of campus to take in nature and take notes.
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Students soak up the sun and study for midterms on Library Mall.
Humanities Courtyard Humanities gets a pretty bad
rap. But in the middle of that large cement block is a quaint courtyard, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of University Avenue. With some greenery, a table or two and a few benches, you are sure to have a restful work session between classes. Bascom Hill The obvious study spot in the middle of a Tuesday class load, but do not be quick to think of Bascom as overrated. The hill is huge, which means you will never fight for a spot and there is plenty of room to spread out. Additionally, this space comes with ambient sound and a good view of State Street. Benches The UW-Madison campus has an abundance of benches, and there is a good chance that any particular bench is within distance to a wifi connection. So find your favorite and take a seat!
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Madison joins with New York, Chicago to oppose travel ban The City of Madison signed onto an amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration ban Friday, joining 33 other municipalities across the nation. Alongside cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, Madison signed the brief to challenge Trump’s executive order that places travel restrictions on seven Muslim-majority countries. The 34 cities and counties that filed the brief represent roughly 23 million Americans. The municipalities filed
the amicus brief in Darweesh v. Trump, in the Eastern District of New York. Hameed Darweesh, the person named in the suit, is an Iraqi citizen who was detained in January despite holding a valid U.S. work visa. “The Order would bar our residents from returning home, block their loved ones from visiting, and turn back refugees we would have welcomed into our communities,” the brief reads. “These deprivations offend the values of our cities and would inflict deep wounds on our
most basic institutions.” Mayor Paul Soglin echoed the sentiments of other municipal leaders, stating that Madison supports its immigrant community. “We are confident - confident in our Constitution, confident in our legal position, confident in our diverse immigrant community,” Soglin said in a statement. “We are confident in our efforts to thwart the chaos, foolishness and cruelty fostered by President Trump.” —Noah Habenstreit
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Mayor Paul Soglin joined other municipal leaders, challenging President Donald Trump’s travel ban through an amicus brief.
SSFC legislation will seek to reaffirm independent status
Leaders of the Student Service Finance Committee proposed legislation to reaffirm the group’s independent status, which members will vote on during their Monday night meeting.
Under the Associated Students of Madison bylaws and Wisconsin state statutes, the Student Services Finance Committee is an independent organization. During its meeting Monday night, SSFC will seek to reaffirm their independent status with legislation. Under ASM, the three branches, Student Council, SSFC and Student Judiciary, all operate as independent groups. “We do work together but the Student Service Finance Committee doesn’t report to the Student Council,” SSFC Vice Chair David Morel said. Chair Colin Barushok, Morel and Representative Jordan Gaal are co-sponsors of this legislation, which cites Wisconsin state statutes naming them as the body that allocates segregated fees and bylaws
Duffy announces he will not run against Baldwin in 2018
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Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., announced Thursday that he will not run against U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin for her Senate seat in 2018.
“[Duffy’s] a good man. I am sure he made the decision based upon all the factors in the race and what’s best for his family.” Eric Hovde businessman Madison, Wis.
“After much prayer and deliberation, Rachel and I have decided that this is not the right time for me to run for Senate,” Duffy said in a statement. “We have eight great kids and family always comes first.” Duffy, a four-term congressman and an early supporter of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, was assumed to be the top contender to take on Baldwin, the Democratic incumbent. Duffy did say, however, that he will do whatever he can to support the Republican nominee. “I’m excited about the great things we will accomplish with our united Republican government,” Duffy said. Other potential candi-
dates include state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, Madison businessman Eric Hovde, state Rep. Dale Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, state Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield and Milwaukeearea businessman Kevin Nicholson. Fitzgerald, another early Trump supporter, has yet to confirm whether he will run for Senate but offered praise in a tweet for Duffy after the announcement. Hovde has expressed interest in running as well and has the funds to self-support a campaign. “[Duffy’s] a good man. I am sure he made the decision based upon all the factors in the race and what’s best for his family,” Hovde said. Kooyenga and Vukmir are both popular conservative legislators. Kooyenga, a veteran of the Iraq War, said he will decide whether or not to run once the the budget has been signed. Vukmir, a registered nurse and a board member of a council that promotes state conservative laws across the country, has expressed strong interest in running. If Vukmir runs for U.S. Senate, however, she would have to give up her seat in the state Senate. Nicholson is less familiar to the Wisconsin population but
argues that his outside perspective would help him represent Wisconsin families. “Here in Wisconsin, we’ve had years and years of career politicians like Tammy Baldwin. I’m an outsider and I know firsthand the challenges facing Wisconsin families, and the sacrifices made by those who help keep us safe,” Nicholson said. Since Sen. Ron Johnson was reelected last fall, Republicans seem optimistic that they can retake Baldwin’s seat.
“I’m excited about the great things we will accomplish with our united Republican government.” Sean Duffy Rep., R-Wis. House of Representatives
“After 20 years of talk in Washington, it’s not clear what she’s done but protect the Washington status quo and reject real reform for Wisconsin’s working families,” Republican Party of Wisconsin spokesman Alec Zimmerman, said. State Democrats responded by promising that Baldwin will continue to stand up for “a Wisconsin economy that works for everyone,” despite these challenges.
Indian Campus and Community Liaison, said her office offers potential native students specific tours showcasing the resources available to the native community. Despite the Ho-Chunk Nation holding treaty rights to UW-Madison’s campus, the university struggles with recruitment and retention of native students. “As native students, we tend to have the lowest retention rates and the lowest graduation rates in college, and I think that for an institution like UW that has the Wisconsin Idea ... it’s important for them to do better for their indigenous students,” Nelis said. As an attempt to address these problems in the native community, UW-Madison administration started the Native Nations Working Group last summer. Made up of about 30 faculty and staff, the group aims to better meet the needs of native students on campus in a culturally responsive manner. “The most important thing is we went to the tribes we didn’t ask them to come to us, we went to them and asked to meet. It’s really important again from an indigenous point of view to go to that community and be on their land,” Boyd stated. Sexual assault is another challenge for the native community; while Native American students make up just under 1 percent of the student body at UW-Madison, 47 percent of the native women at UW-Madison report being sexually assaulted, according to Boyd. “My office works directly with University Health Services and EVOC to make sure that those students are getting counseling and sup-
giving them “overall responsibility for all segregated fee funded areas.” Morel added that the only time that Student Council would directly take a look at the allocation of segregated fees is with ASM’s internal budget. However, they have no influence over how they allocate fees for General Student Service Fund groups. He stressed that this legislation was not reactionary, but rather a manifestation of internal discussion to make sure everyone was on the same page. “Nothing is changing; this has always been the case,” Morel said. “SSFC has always been committed to making funding decisions in a viewpoint neutral manner and that charge will never change.” —Nina Bertelsen
port services and making sure that it’s done in a culturally responsive way,” Boyd said. “There are ceremonies within our communities to make sure that those women heal properly, so [there is] access to that if a student would want to participate in something culturally.” For Khan and Nelis, how often native women at UW-Madison are assaulted is just another example of the university not doing enough to support the Native American community. “To hear that number was just mind blowing, well first of all it’s just super embarrassing, and disgracefuI, I just feel like the university isn’t doing enough for the Native American student population on this campus,” Khan said. According to Nelis, Native Americans make up such a small portion of the student body that their voices are often left out of important campus discussions. “There is a bigger need for reaching out to tribal communities not only on reservations but also in urban areas like Milwaukee or Chicago, or other cities with really large native populations, just to make it known that there are resources here on our campus,” Nelis said. Nelis expressed her concerns that campus resources are not visible enough. “I think that there definitely is a bigger need to just kind of get those resources out to native students in high school still so that they know that UW can be a place for them to feel comfortable,” Nelis said.
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‘Legion’ brings new colors to Marvel universe in original series on FX By Eli Radtke THE DAILY CARDINAL
Oh great, another Marvel production. With Captain America and friends being thrown in our face almost twice daily, superheroes can feel like a tired topic. The genre has been re-vamped to the public excessively, to a point where it seems like every other movie, TV show or video game has Marvel’s fingers in its pie. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good superhero adaptation as much as the next guy, but it feels like we need something fresh. “Legion” answers that call. In a market saturated with explosions and fight scenes, “Legion” makes viewers love and connect with the person behind the mask. Based in the X-Men universe, “Legion” relies very little on the powers of their characters, focusing on the development of their personality and predicament. True to the X-Men universe, humanity is aware (or at least slightly aware) of the presence of “mutants” with special powers. The show itself centers on David Haller (Dan Stevens), a troubled young man in his early twenties who’s been in and out of rehab and treatment his whole life. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, David lives his life in a treatment center with his friend Lenny (Aubrey Plaza). A new patient named Syd arrives (Rachel Keller), who insists she can’t be touched. She soon becomes David’s girlfriend within the psych ward. When Syd is cleared to leave, David causes a destructive event that sets his journey in motion.
Throughout the two episodes that have aired, David’s captors hint at his level of power, referring to him as the most powerful mutant they have ever seen. Division 3, the “big baddies” of the season , are out to capture and study David before killing him, saying he is too powerful to be alive. While we only get flashbacks and brief previews of his power, we are lead to believe that he is quite strong and that his powers are mainly telekinetic (able to move things with his mind). Legion is based around a successful comic series by Marvel, so if you’re a fan or you’ve done your homework, then David’s powers are a bit more obvious. For those who haven’t, or for those who don’t want spoilers, skip to the next paragraph. Based on the comic written by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz, “Legion” is an omega level mutant with a myriad of powers that are controlled by his different personalities. It will be intriguing to see how FX plans to handle this aspect of Legion’s character— or if they handle it at all. “Legion” isn’t just a story, though. In true FX style, the network has poured resources into making this production beautiful and known. “Legion” was advertised in the month leading up to the show with cryptic shorts, using everything from Escher references to images of David transcending a mental hospital-esque apparatus to an ethereal place. The mystery behind this, as well as the heavy advertising, made the hype leading up to the show almost palpable. It was worth the wait. “Legion”
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Dan Stevens plays David Haller, a schizphrenic with unusual abilities in FX’s new series. delivers a compelling story that has less explosions and more exposition without being boring. Flashbacks to David’s past are done tastefully, although they are a bit thick in the first episode. The show achieves a wonderful mix of genre by combining the fantasy of a superhero storyline, the suspense of escaping and even adding mystery/horror with the presence of the “devil with the yellow eyes,” a vision that haunts David. The soundtrack of “Legion” is a diamond in the rough. By starting the show with the song “Happy Jack” as David is shown in a situation that clearly is not in step with the music, it sets up the strange mood of the show for the viewer, which works well. This, combined with the well-timed songs and the sheer scope of the music played–
anywhere from EDM to Jane’s Addiction–provides an excellent backdrop to the story. Combining the stellar content and sounds, “Legion” is stunning in its aesthetic. The color schemes evoke a very ‘70s-’80s-esque feel, using solid colors without complication. This scheme, at the same time, gives viewers an otherworldly futuristic feel, and the shaky ground of what time period we’re in feels right for a show that keeps viewers on their toes by cutting between timelines. Where “Legion” stumbles is perhaps its jumpy plot. In the initial episodes, David’s past is explored as he realizes that his powers are not a mental illness as he has been told his whole life. However, few questions get answered, and so many more get
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Live from the Nest begins semester with Quaan Logan By Logan Rude THE DAILY CARDINAL
Quaan Logan, a sophomore at UW-Madison, kicked off Live from the Nest for the 2017 Spring semester with a performance that combined raw, personal lyrics and homemade, ethereal beats. Originally from New Orleans, Logan first made music back in his sophomore year of high school. However, his music wasn’t up to his standards. “I started writing music my sophomore year of high school, and then I stopped because it was trash. Then I started again my freshman year of college,” Logan said. “I feel like it’s been a complete evolution.”
Throughout his short set, Logan delivered lines that showed his growing maturity as an artist. His spacey instrumentals achieved by self-curated beats serve as the perfect vessel for his hard-hitting lyrics and ferocious delivery. “Now when I create something, I feel proud of it when I hear it again,” Logan said. As this semester’s first guest at Live from the Nest, Logan set the bar high for upcoming performances held directly in our office. Tune in to The Daily Cardinal’s live stream on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. to see Obasi Davis perform in this semester’s second installment of Live from the Nest.
brought up. This does not help the pacing when the show barely spends time in David’s present without having the viewers question if he is imagining it or not. Unfortunately, this jumpy form of exposition may shake some viewers before they can truly sink their teeth in and enjoy the meat of the show. Overall, “Legion” has lived up to the hype and then some. Combining focused and witty storytelling with beautiful backdrops makes this show not only a pleasure to watch but a pleasure to experience. I am excited to see where “Legion” goes, how closely the story arc will mirror David’s in the comics and how FX will tackle one of the more complicated, powerful mutants in the X-Men universe.
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Chancellor Rebecca Blank intends to revisit the school’s policy on requesting applicant’s criminal histories.
Criminal history should continue to be left off of UW System applications view Cardinal View editorials represent The Daily Cardinal’s organizational opinion. Each editorial is crafted independent of news coverage.
The question can be phrased in different ways: Some universities ask about whether prospective applicants have been convicted of a misdemeanor. Others ask about academic violations or if you have a pending sexual offense charge. But the UW System’s application policy currently does not ask for or take into account a student’s criminal history at all. A Jan. 26 statement by UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, revealing the criminal history of a student who wanted to start an “alt-right” group on campus, suggested a review of that policy. “I will engage the Board of Regents and the System in a discussion and request that the board consider a review of this policy,” Blank said, adding that the possible adjustment in UW System policy could potentially have an effect on campus safety. However, there is no evidence to support Blank’s claim that looking at criminal history in the admissions process keeps campus safer, according to Robert Stewart, a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota whose dissertation work investigates the use of criminal records in the college admissions process. “There is no empirical evidence that admitting students with criminal records leads to higher campus crime rates,” Stewart said. “There haven’t been a lot of studies on this, but my position is that if you’re going to make a big decision like this, that you should have some evidence for it.” The move to re-evaluate UW’s criminal history admissions policy is a rash and unjustified attempt to make campus feel safer—but not actually be safer. It serves as a means to quell the fears of parents, legislators and members of the university community, but would be ineffective in fulfilling its alleged purpose. Not only is there no evidence to suggest that criminal history questions on college applications are an effective tool for minimizing campus crime, but including these questions actually threatens the campus com-
munity by discriminating against already marginalized groups. “I don’t believe in using someone’s criminal history at all in the admissions process because of what it could do to predominantly people of color,” Associated Students of Madison Chair Carmen Goséy said. Cecelia Klingele, an assistant professor of law at UW-Madison, echoed Goséy’s point. “There certainly are concerns that any time you’re looking at criminal history, you’re going to have a different effect on students of color because in the United States, individuals of color are more likely to have criminal records,” Klingele said. A report from the U.S. Department of Education, entitled “Beyond the Box: Increasing Access to HigherEducation for Justice-Involved Individuals,” from May 2016 supports both Klingele and Goséy’s remarks. The report found that “more often than not, the admissions process is one of the many barriers that justice-involved people face, particularly people of color, who are disproportionately represented in our nation’s justice system.” The State University of New York system announced that starting in 2018, students applying to SUNY schools will no longer be asked whether they have a felony conviction, saying the goal is to provide the “broadest possible access to quality public higher education.” In March 2015, the University of Minnesota system changed their admissions processes after finding that these questions are “violating the first ‘Value’ of the Office of Equity and Diversity,” as African Americans and other communities of color are disproportionately subjected to its effects. The root of the issue in considering criminal history in the college admissions process is its ambiguity. Higher education institutions rarely publicize how they will use this information in the admissions process, and, as a result, individuals affected by this policy may be
deterred from applying all together. “Unless policies are extraordinarily limited and transparent, the danger is that individuals that have any sort of criminal history will self-select out of the system and not even bother to apply,” Klingele said. “And that can have a very negative effect on the ability of people in our communities who have maybe even minor criminal histories to access higher education and all of the doors that it opens.” Also, admissions departments are not qualified to evaluate the crimes that applicants may have committed, according to Stewart. “[Interpreting criminal history] is often a thing put on by admissions offices who are not trained criminologists or law enforcement or anything like that,” Stewart said. “They don’t have the expertise to evaluate these things.” While “the safety of our campus community is [her] top priority,” Blank’s suggestion that the UW System should review its admissions policy is reactionary and nearsighted. Reviewing a policy that is known to be discriminatory further poses a threat to a campus community that already struggles to be inclusive. Blank concluded her statement by saying that the university “will not tolerate discrimination against any student.” Ironically, a potential policy adjustment would discriminate against individuals before they even step on campus. The UW System does not currently consider criminal history in the admissions process, something Blank believes “ensure[s] that students who have made mistakes, but paid their debt to society, are not prevented from accessing education.” Discrimination is something that we wholeheartedly oppose, and because of this, the current admissions policy should stay the same. As chancellor, Blank’s goal should be to carry on the great tradition of our university and help move it “all ways forward.” Looking at criminal history in the admissions process, however, would certainly be a step back. How do you feel about the UW System’s policy regarding the role of criminal history in the application process? Please send all comments, questions and concerns to editorialboard@dailycardinal.com.
ive from New York, it’s Saturday night! This is a catchphrase that has enthralled viewers across the country who tune into the most popular weekly live comedy show for decades and decades. Saturday Night Live has been cracking jokes since 1975 and for all of its 42 seasons this has comedically criticized and commented on the current political scene. While SNL admittedly leans somewhat to the left, politicians from all sides of the aisle are at the brunt of jabs on the show. Caricatures on SNL, like anywhere, capitalize on the aspects of a person or personality that are already amusing. The first season of SNL portrayed Jimmy Carter as a foolish Southerner incapable of understanding the economic turmoil that limited him to only one term in the Oval Office. More recently, George W. Bush was made fun of as an out-of-touch leader unable to legitimately connect with the American people in the midst of the recession and conflict in the Middle East. Jokes about Barack Obama included stereotypes related to his unique role as the first African-American president, and about his sometimes excessively calm demeanor even in the face of stubborn partisan opposition to health care and his other achievements. All of these men accepted the fact that with the fame and power that comes with holding the office of President of the United States comes a cost of being publicly ridiculed from time to time. Our current Commander in Chief, however, does not seem capable of understanding this. Donald Trump routinely attacks SNL in his unhinged Twitter account as “unwatchable, totally biased and not funny”, and that it is “time to retire” the show, despite the fact that SNL is enjoying its highest ratings in years. As the country has seen, Trump is a man with an epically outlandish persona, so it should be no surprise to a rational person that SNL is taking advantage of the plethora of comedic moments Trump offers. In the one month that he has been president, the daily executive orders, controversies and mistakes have simply made focusing on Trump in sketches and skits irresistible. Despite not being an actual cast member, Alec Baldwin has signed on to feature as Trump on the show. While Baldwin has had his share of personal issues, it is undeniable that his impersonation of Trump is laudable and quite accurate. The president disagrees, claiming that Baldwin’s acting “stinks”, which follows his pattern of denying widely-accepted beliefs and claims by the media. Perhaps Trump’s viewpoints on SNL are just another one of his administration’s alternative
facts, to borrow the term from Kellyanne Conway. Being able to handle criticism and comedy maturely reveals a lot about a person’s confidence and self-security. Trump’s response to something that all presidents, prominent political leaders, and pop culture icons go through is particularly alarming because it seems more representative of an emotionally insecure, angsty teenager than the so-called leader of the free world. It also echoes the sentiments published recently in the New York Times by 35 leading mental health professionals warning of Trump’s “grave emotional instability”. This group broke with traditional ethical traditions after witnessing the debacle of falsehood that was Trump’s press conference on Thursday. The simple fact that people are questioning the mental health of the president is enough to seriously reconsider his competency for the job. The icing on the cake in this feud between SNL and Trump is two of the stars of the Saturday evening show. Kate McKinnon, a proudly out queer woman, and Leslie Jones, a black woman, are arguably the two most wellknown cast members, particularly after their all-female remake of Ghostbusters did well this past year. Adding to that is the widely popular and ingenious choices by SNL writers to bring in Melissa McCarthy to play Press Secretary Sean Spicer, or have McKinnon portray Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The blatant sexism, racism, and homophobia present in practically every member and aspect of Trump’s cabinet are perfectly caricatured by having these actresses play such conservative men. On a broader stage, Trump’s hatred of seeing himself at the receiving end of jokes relates to his tendency to trivialize those with less power than him, and to his toxic relationship with the media. He clearly cannot comprehend that with the authority of running the nation comes critique, often through the platform of humor. Trump sees this as vicious strikes at his ego, rather than stepping back and realizing that it is natural for people to laugh at the expense of others. In life, it is impossible to please everyone, and in your case, Mr. President, there are certainly many who are displeased with you and your actions. I say that in order to take a needed break from Donald Trump’s America that for too many people is still too real, we all sit back for an hour and a half on Saturday nights and enjoy the broadcast from Studio 8H. Erik is a freshman majoring in international relations and Spanish. How do you feel about Trump’s responses to criticism? Please send all comments, questions and concerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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ACROSS 50 Musical speed 1 Transplant plants 52 Legend of boxing 6 Use a mixing spoon 53 Wealthy one with a big 10 Onetime Chinese chairman no-no? 13 Resort off Venezuela 58 Transgression of divine 14 Star’s little role law 16 Far from new 59 Lewis Carroll critter 17 University VIP with a big 60 Common kitchen applino-no? ance 19 Farm sound 61 Greedy one 20 Maternally related 62 Indoor sports facilities 21 Not quite boil 63 Muscular and in good 23 Retriever, for one shape 26 Ambulance letters DOWN 27 “West Side Story” song 1 Smash into 28 Pass by, as time 2 Stat for pitchers 30 Baseball hero Jackie 3 “A horse is a stable 33 Word on a movie ticket animal” is one 34 Potting mixtures 4 Certain orchestra 35 Color quality instrument 36 You, in times of yore 5 Brownest, as a sun 37 Big city nickname with bather a big no-no? 6 Forgoes the lyrics, jazz 38 More than half style 39 “That can’t be right!” 7 Domesticate 40 Layers of thickness 8 Tiny terror 41 ___ or Dare 9 Like Tupperware 42 Many library users 10 Martin Lawrence film 44 Apartment renter with a big no-no? 45 Oyster shell lining 11 Lotion ingredient, often 46 Lower, as lights 12 It may be lost in the 47 Do math incorrectly, e.g. wash 48 Tropical American bird 15 Husband of Isis
18 Put in an appearance 22 Least amt. 23 Sudden ___ (NFL tiebreakers) 24 Passe 25 Preparing-for-Fridaynight activity with a big no-no? 27 Drudges 29 Mincemeat dessert 30 Ring border 31 Ejection 32 Lower, as a “region” 34 Tapered church projection 37 Giving a heads-up to 38 Dash of seasoning? 40 Embroidered lace loops 41 Violent commotion or disturbance 43 Beaver’s production 44 Hobble 46 Rolltops 48 Sitcom with Hawkeye 49 Miscellaneous assemblage 50 Senator’s six years 51 Hang ___ (keep possession of) 54 Month of much flowering 55 Johnson or Rickles 56 Mother of Abel 57 ___-letter days
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Yes, condoms are sexy! SYDNEY THOMAS sex columnist
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study published in the BMJ surveyed 51 heterosexual men between the ages of 18-69, showing each of them photos of different women and then gave them a questionnaire. The men were asked to rate the attractiveness of each woman, how likely they were to want to sleep with that woman and how likely they were to use a condom. The results found that a woman’s attractiveness directly correlated to condom usage during intercourse. Simply, the “hotter” each man found the woman, the more willing they were to not use a condom during intercourse. They then also found that the men among the group who rated themselves as “hot” thought they were more entitled to unprotected sex than the others, and they assumed other attractive men also went condom-free during intercourse. Among the questions on the survey was asking each man the likelihood each woman had an STI, and the results found that the more attractive the woman, the less likely the man was to assume she had an STI.
So I think we can all agree together that sex with condoms takes out so much risk.
While it was not stated, I am going to take some liberties and assume this article defines men as cis-gender, and that definition of woman also follows as such. Also, the definition of attractive and what the criteria are were not made clear so for my article’s sake I am assuming that attraction was based off of each man’s own personal definition. Let’s just all say that this is another one of those awesome cases that allows people with penises to objectify peo-
ple with vaginas and put us in categories of their choosing. So what gives here? While that study yields problematic results for many different reasons, what fascinates me is the idea that these men are willing to have unprotected sex with a woman simply based on the fact that she is “hot” and that they do not think really care to investigate STI status. The part of this study that I find particularly alarming but extremely relatable to many comments I have heard on our own campus is that each man equated condom-less sex with better sex and stated that using condoms provided a less satisfactory sex life. The journal states the results as: Male perceptions of attractiveness influence their condom use intentions; such risk biases could profitably be discussed during sex educations sessions and in condom use promotion. I agree that this is an extremely beneficial study to reference during sex-ed classes and I imagine educators discussing this with flashing red lights that read “HOW NOT TO PROCEED WITH YOUR SEX LIFE!!!” This study also led me to wonder if these thoughts and opinions are true with LGBTQ+ individuals or if these findings are only true for heterosexual cis-men. Why do we carry this idea that sex with a condom is less satisfactory? When did protecting ourselves become unsexy? Is it really true that some men cannot ejaculate while wearing a condom, or is this just another patriarchal myth that prioritizes male orgasm we happen to carry along through history? Recently, one of my guy friends said to me, “I can’t finish when I’m wearing a condom.” This is the first time I had ever heard a phrase like that and was baffled. While I know that many people do tend to prefer sex without condoms, I had never heard that condoms could actually hinder ejaculation. As a sex educator on campus, I am used to debunking sex myths that college students carry, however, I had absolutely no answer for this statement. Naturally I began researching this topic and decided to write an article on it. I wanted to know if it was the actual condom that was making
ejaculation difficult or if it was situational. According to Michael Reece, a professor at Indiana University and co-author of the 2009 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, arousal can be inhibited and affected by certain situations, but it can also have to do with who your partner was, issues with alcohol and drugs and other physiological and psychological issues. Basically, it is completely situational and directly depends on arousal and satisfaction with whatever sexual activity you are engaged in. Reece says the bottom line is that most likely the condom cannot be blamed for whether or not you are turned on when having sex; in fact many condoms (especially new pleasure-enhancing innovations) might actually make sex better.
Not only can certain condoms enhance our sex lives, they can also help protect our bodies from STIs and unwanted pregnancies.
STIs are completely common and educating ourselves on their prevalence and treatment options is so very important when we are having active sex lives (even if we are abstinent, knowledge is power people!). But let’s face it; STIs do get a bad rep (as does any infection or disease we can contract). For the sake of not excluding those individuals that do have or have had STIs let’s view them as a sort of cold, we do not necessarily want to get them but when we do there are many ways we can take care of ourselves. Many STIs are curable and every STI is treatable, so with the right protection having a normal sex life is totally possible post-diagnoses. That being said, if we use condoms and practice informed consent with each one of our partners, we can stop the spread of many of these infections and diseases in general. On UW-Madison’s campus, the four most common STIs are Chlamydia, Molluscum Contagiosum, HPV, and Herpes. For the fluid-bound STIs (i.e. Chlamydia), condoms are
98 percent effective for preventing spreading infections. For the skin-toskin contact ones (i.e. Molluscum, HPV, Herpes) condoms are roughly 70 percent effective in preventing spreading the infections. While the only sure-fire way to prevent passing along STIs is through total abstinence, these relatively thin pieces of latex magic give us really good odds for protecting ourselves. When used perfectly, condoms are 98 percent effective at preventing unwanted pregnancies. So I think we can all agree together that sex with condoms takes out so much risk. Let’s review together what we have learned today, folks: Not only can certain condoms enhance our sex lives, they can also help protect our bodies from STIs and unwanted pregnancies. That sounds worth the “discomfort” to me… Isn’t sex so much sexier when we take the risk out of it? Sure, while condom-free sex can be a little bit more intimate, there is absolutely no reason that condoms should be seen as roadblocks to good sex. The Sex Out Loud office (located on the 3rd floor of the SAC) here on campus is full of different types of free condoms and lubes that can enhance any sex life. Studded condoms, thin condoms, extra-large condoms; you name it, they have it. Stop letting hegemonic, scientifically false myths get in the way of your sex life.
Why do we carry this idea that sex with a condom is less satisfactory?
As Lil Wayne once suggested, wrap it up! “Safe sex is great sex; better wear a latex cause you don’t want that late text, that ‘I think I’m late’ text. So wrap it!” Have any thoughts, comments or questions? Or just want to slide into Sydney’s DMS? Try emailing her at sex@dailycardinal.com.
The Almanac Presents: Poetry Corner there is no was anymore by Matthew Stoydyk
there is no was anymore (hell there’s hardly any is). march on, beat four don’t care for three. (much less two) (but still looks ahead to one) one day you’ll forget zero day, i swear, and someday you’ll finally be in love with twoday. but first ya’ll got to start counting again— and you are am, and time still is. so move, for in motion you move to beat four and finally get a glimpse at one. one is is; and four is was— this is the start of your measure.
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by Mariam Coker I stared at him as he pulled death from his left breast pocket, Newports. He lit a scyth between his teeth with a match. The smoke leaving, you’d think the devil made a campfire in him. I stared at him when his lungs were gashed. He coughed. Hard. So hard, I knew blood went up with it; he pounded his chest,almost crushing his green box of blades, surprised that nothing sliced open. The smoke the same color as the hearse he swung the keys for. I stared at him, the spectacle, watching grim leave this man’s mouth and sit passenger. He was careful not to step on the flowers that lined the building, same flowers I would take from; martyred flowers I would let decorate my hair, journals and the insides of my hand. Staring at him made me wonder if he was trying to join in the gossip of those he chauffeur, if all the flowers I killed would come to haunt me; ghosts would rise from the bookmarks I’ve made, flowers I’ve foolishly forgotten about, never gave a eulogy for, made accidental graves for. Is a place full of dead things a dead thing too? I am never not amazed by a cemetery’s ability to grow grass.
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Fredrickson, Van Leeuwen set to be faces of new era for Badgers
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n a campus like UW-Madison, where football and men’s basketball grab headlines week in and week out, women’s sports can go unnoticed, despite achieving continuous success. The women’s hockey team is currently ranked No. 1 in the country. Women’s soccer made the NCAA Tournament and had the first overall pick in the draft in Rose Lavelle. And volleyball made it all the way to the NCAA tournament regional final, earning the first No. 1 ranking in program history during the season. While not on a level of greatness like their counterparts yet, Wisconsin women’s basketball has a new light of hope with head coach Jonathan Tsipis determined to turn the program around after going 47-100 in the previous five seasons.
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Kendra Van Leeuwen leads the Badgers in assists this season with 94, 52 more than the next best. that is surprising for a first-year player. After coming out timid to begin the season shooting-wise, she has developed her 3-point shot to become one of the most dependable shooters on the team. Fredrickson has been a threat from beyond the arc all season, showing a keen ability to put herself into position to get open looks. On the wing, she likes to take pull up jumpers to keep the defense on their heels. The Badgers hosted Nebraska Feb. 9, celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day, where UW women’s teams like soccer, volleyball, hockey, rowing, tennis and softball came out to show their support for their fellow women’s team. The crowd was one of the largest that the Kohl center had all season for the women’s team. “It was amazing to have the volleyball team, I have a lot of volleyball friends, and I’m actually rooming with two of them next year,” said Fredrickson. “All those teams supporting was great to have.” “It’s just a great atmosphere to play in, especially knowing that
your fellow athletes come to sup- that role model in their life, giving port you when you go to support them the extra time, it’s just a big them,” added Van Leeuwen influence in their life.” The women’s team earlier this Van Leeuwen is a Brantford, year went as a team-building Ontario native, having made the event off the court to a volleyball jump to Madison to play NCAA match to show their support dur- basketball from Saint John’s coling the NCAA tournalege. She serves as an ment, as well as attendambassador to those “We definitely want to ing some soccer and thinking about playing strive to be that good and hockey matches. and joining former teamget there someday. But we “We definitely want to mates and opponents in know it takes baby steps.” Van strive to be that good and the U.S. Leeuwen’s get there someday,” said “There’s a ton of assists per Courtney Fredrickson game Fredrickson. “But we us that have talent in freshman forward UW women’s basketball know it takes baby steps.” Canada,” said the guard. Van Leeuwen has “A lot of us make the Fredrickson’s started every game this decision to come down 3-point Two of Tsipis’ biggest pieces to season, while Fredrickson and play in the States … percentage in creating a competitive team have has started all but three, I think that it’s a great Big Ten play emerged in a pair of freshmen: so both have played choice if you wanna chalguard Kendra Van Leeuwen and major minutes already lenge yourself.” forward Courtney Fredrickson. in their young careers. Even being almost While Fredrickson did commit Throughout the camten hours away from to previous coach Bobbie Kelsey, paign, the two have shown they will Madison, Van Leeuwen’s parents she decided to stay and learn be building blocks, and faces, of the have still made the trip multiple under Tsipis. Van Leeuwen, on the program for years to come. times to come watch their Badger other hand, was the only commit “It’s just a really great experi- play. that Tsipis signed himself, roundence having young people come Fredrickson, on the other ing out a class of six freshmen. out and watch us,” said Van hand, made a name for herself in Van Leeuwen has showed Leeuwen. “It might not seem like Minnetonka, Minnesota as a high a Houdini-esque ability to pass it, but sometimes they look up to school prep star. She is one of three the ball and defensive awareness us. And then just being able to be Badgers that hail from Minnesota, showing a strong connection for the team in their rival state. “Cayla [McMorris] and I have actually been friends [a long time]. We both played for North Tartan, the AAU program. Whenever we would scrimmaged we would play against the older girls, which would be Cayla,” said the forward. “I knew Suzy [Gilreath] before … always a great 3-point threat in Minnesota, so that’s how I first heard of her name at a young age.” With experience under their belts, this Badger team can only get better. One day, they very well could be talked about like their counterparts who have achieved their own respective successes. Now, Fredrickson and Van Leeuwen serve as role models not only at a home away from home in Madison, but also in places as far as another country and across state lines. They are growing the name of Wisconsin Women’s Basketball, while also Cameron Lane-flehinger/the daily cardinal being ambassadors to young girls Courtney Fredrickson is second on the team in minutes played since the start of Big Ten play. and women alike.
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At least for the moment, Wisconsin has righted the ship and is back on course toward at least a share of the Big Ten title. Thanks to an emphatic 11-point win over Maryland Sunday afternoon, the Badgers sit tied with Purdue atop the conference standings with only four games left in the regular season. Perhaps equally as important as the win itself was the way UW did it. Coming into Sunday, the Badgers were averaging under 40 percent from the field over their previous six games, culminating in back-to-back losses to Northwestern and Michigan that knocked them from their perch in the Big Ten standings. With Bronson Koenig hampered by a calf injury, Wisconsin seemed lost in the wilderness on the offensive end—a far cry from the team that we saw early on in the season. Did an injured Koenig really hurt the team to this degree? Did they catch a severe case of the Rutgers when they played the Scarlet Knights at Madison Square Garden? Whatever the cause(s), the Badgers have seemed unable to figure things out on offense. In the first half against the Terrapins, it was more of the same. The Badgers shot 28 percent from the field and coughed up the ball seven times, scoring a putrid 0.75 points per possession. But by the grace of Maryland’s 11 turnovers, they only trailed by six points at the break. Apparently, something significant happened in the locker room. Maybe all it took was Greg Gard and the coaching staff making an adjustment or two to finally get the offense humming—there certainly seemed to be a more concerted effort to get into the post and play inside out. Or perhaps an exorcism was performed to banish that pesky Rutgers demon back to Piscataway. In any event, the Badgers finally looked crisp on offense in the second half. Wisconsin outscored Maryland 44-27 over the game’s final 20 minutes, overcoming a valiant effort from Melo Trimble to capture a muchneeded victory. Despite a 1-of-6 mark from deep, UW scored 1.42 points per possession in the second half. Thirteen second-chance points on 10 offensive boards and limiting yourself to one turnover has its benefits. It was Nigel Hayes who provided the Badgers with the spark they needed. He scored 14 of his team-high 21 points in the second half, thanks in large part to his aggression in the post that resulted in 14 free-throw attempts. With Happ and Vitto Brown on the bench with foul trouble, it was Hayes who stepped up to ensure a UW win. Now obviously one half doesn’t suddenly mean everything is all sunshine and smiles for the Wisconsin offense. The Badgers still shot 41.4 percent from the field and 52.9 percent from the charity stripe for the game. But still, it was clearly encouraging to see them unleash a month’s worth of pent-up frustration on a quality opponent.