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Victim of fatal shooting on south side ID’d By Ashley Davis The Daily Cardinal

A 27-year-old Fitchburg man was found fatally shot early Monday morning on Madison’s south side. The victim, Lofton Sprouls, was shot outside the Nob Hill apartment complex in the 1100 block of Moorland Road, where he had been living. Further information regarding the victim is forthcoming pending the completion of the coroner’s report, said Howard Payne, a public information officer for the Madison Police Department. Sprouls was shot around 2:30 a.m. Monday and taken to a nearby hospital after police were contacted by a concerned resident. He was pronounced dead shortly before 4 a.m. after efforts to resuscitate the victim were unsuccessful, Payne said. According to Payne, the concerned resident heard commotion and a fired gunshot. Based on evidence gathered from investigators at the scene

and data uncovered from detectives thus far, police said the incident does not appear to be a random act. There are currently no suspects in custody but investigators report a number of individuals are being interviewed, according to Payne. Police said there is a possibility the motive for the shooting may have been drug-related. “I think with the ongoing questioning that is occurring as we speak, those answers will hopefully be given at a later time. But right now, that’s not being ruled out,” Payne said. Police said they do not believe the incident is “linked with any other homicides or shootings.” There is no information indicating the public or campus is in danger, according to Payne. “There’s nothing that leads us to believe the public is in any sort of danger whatsoever,” he said. Police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (608) 266-6014.

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Monday night the Union’s Great Hall featured American Muslim actor, activist, artist and comedian Azhar Usman, who created and stars in “Tinku’s World,” a popular online sketch comedy show.

Thompson considering republican Senate run against Feingold in 2010 By Alison Dirr The Daily Cardinal

Former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson is considering a run against U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, in the upcoming 2010 election, according to a former Thompson aide. “This is the most serious I’ve seen him since he left Wisconsin in 2000,” Bill McCoshen, a former Thompson chief of staff and campaign manager, said. “He’s got some business issues he’s got to work through and then obviously he’s got to get final approval from his family to go forward. Those are the last two hurdles he has to overcome and he’s working on both of them.”

McCoshen said Thompson is considering the run because he is “disturbed” about the direction of the country, citing the national deficit and Feingold’s support for the stimulus and health-care bills. He said Feingold’s potential vote for reconciliation on the health-care legislation may be the “final straw that puts Tommy in the race.” John Kraus, senior strategist for Feingold’s campaign, said Thompson walked away from a budget deficit in Wisconsin when he took the position as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under former President George W. Bush. He praised Feingold’s record of fiscal restraint and said Feingold

consistently shows his opposition to pork-barrel spending. “We’ll put [Feingold’s] record on being tough on spending against anybody,” he said. If Thompson enters the race for the Republican nomination, he would face competition from entrepreneur Terrence Wall and businessman Dave Westlake. According to McCoshen, Thompson has the support of the republican party. “The national party doesn’t see him as having any weaknesses,” McCoshen said. “He’s won statewide here four times. He had a phenomenal track record.” thompson page 3

New Union committee outlines naming process for new south campus union By Sam Berg The Daily Cardinal

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Bassett area meeting proposes campus cleaning and Broom Street renovations By Maggie DeGroot The Daily Cardinal

Several campus-area issues were discussed at the Bassett neighborhood meeting Monday night, including Bassett area cleaning measures. Bassett District Chair Peter Ostlind and Ald. Mike Verveer,

District 4, discussed street sweeping in the Bassett area neighborhood. Mechanical cleanings are planned for several weekends following UW-Madison’s graduation commencement, according to Ostlind. bassett page 3

The New Union Naming Committee met Monday to determine the protocol for naming the new south campus union, which is currently under reconstruction on West Johnson Street. The Associated Students of Madison and the Wisconsin Union Directorate held a contest last month allowing students to submit ideas for the name of the new union. Xiangyun Zhang, Wisonsin Union Directorate president, said the committee, which consists of members from both ASM and WUD, is sifting through over 200 ideas submitted by students, faculty and staff in an attempt to narrow all

submissions down to the top four. “We’re trying to get as much student involvement as possible,” Zhang said. The committee decided the names submitted will be evaluated in terms of their appropriateness, link to the union’s purpose, possibility to partner with future donors and connection to the era of the new union’s construction. “We want [to] pick names that would preserve the possibility of a future donor,” Union Director Mark Guthier said. Guthier said the former south campus union was named Union South simply because it was located south of Memorial Union, but the committee hopes to create a more iconic image for the new union.

After the committee chooses the top names, the Union Council and ASM Student Council will approve them before they are presented to the student body for a vote. The final name will then be submitted to Chancellor Biddy Martin in April. Zhang said the committee will be accepting name submissions until Friday March 12. Students can submit ideas via e-mail or at a table near Der Rathskeller in Memorial Union. The NUNC will meet March 15 with branding consultants who will advise the committee on the most fiscally responsible naming decision. The new south campus union will open in April 2011.

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1. Food Service Job on University of Arbitrary Campus Position: Greaser/De-greaser, Sodium Installation Specialist, Do I Really Have to Clean That Up? Manager: You May Not Want To Call Her—Serious Bitch Dates Employed: September 2009—until my hair had a permanent hairnet indentation. Duties: Consistenly arrive ﬁfteen minutes late and so hungover that I am on the verge of blowing chunks at any and all moments, chat with friends who come in for about half an hour while ignoring real customers, subsequently give friends free food, take a 25-minute break followed by 45 minutes of fake work, end the shift with my register so off the charts that it takes serious charm and custodial networking to retain the job for the next few shifts. 2. Cashier Job at Local Dump Mart Position: Bleep... Bleep......... Where’s the Frickin’ USP—Bleep / Talk to Middle-Aged Women Regarding Which Brand of Wet Cat Food is Most Savory Manager: Pervster Extraordinaire Dates Employed: April 2009—the day I told a middle-aged woman to stick a Fancy Feast so far up her bum that she could just skip buying the tins and feed her thirty cats like a regurgitating pigeon feeds its young. Duties: Spend eight hours at a time wondering where I went wrong in life, check the time every half

going to punch you right in the mouth. Guy 1: I was on Chat Roulette last night and I saw the freakin’ Jonas Brothers! Guy 2: Holy sh*t, no way! Guy 1: Yeah, I said hi, but they didn’t seem to respond. Guy 3: That’s not real. It’s just an old video of them creeps on the internet keep using to freak 14-year-old girls out. Guy 1: Shut the f*ck up, it was totally them! You’re messing with me. Guy 3: The fact that you’re arguing with me about this says a lot, you know that? guy 1: I like this girl, but I’m only funny and conﬁdent around her when I’m drunk guy 2: then you should just have a few drinks before you see her again guy 1: but we’re meeting up to study at the library guy 2: so? Girl in bathroom: I’m really glad these hand dryers are so loud. They’re great for covering up farts. girl walking past me: “.....so even though I messed up my tendon and knew I wouldn’t earn credit for the internship, I went to Brussels....” me: “WTF?!?!?!?!” homeless dude: “It’s all Mario, man! You’ve got to rescue the Princess and there’s castles

a minute and repeatedly come to the realization that I would rather lick every inch of the conveyer belt and the entirety of the guest-service counter than have children. Horrible, candy and Yu-Gi-Oh! card tantruming and bacon-crumb-faced children.

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1. Mrs. Petersen Address: Sacred Heart Elementary Relationship: Eighth-grade drama teacher 2. Mr. Hamilton Butler Hancock III Address: Pinckney Corp. Relationship: My buddy Stevo who is a theatre major putting on his best CEO voice 3. Mom Address: Where I Used to Not Have to Work Relationship: My mommykins If the above is similar to your own work experience, feel free to use this resume for your own application endeavors. You can even use VP as a reference, just clarify which accent or dialect she has to use at evanpay@wisc.edu.

and shit... and that’s all life is!” Guy on bike path: I’m so tired. Girl on bike path: But we haven’t had sex in over a week! Roomie 1: You’re going to hate me... Roomie 2: You just lost the game, didn’t you?! Roomie 1: No... Roomie 2: Oh, well I just lost the game, then. Roomie 1: I hate you. Girl: So if you have twins, can you breast feed them at the same time? Guy: Ummm probably. Girl: What if you have triplets? Guy: The third one dies. Retired Postmaster from the USPS: Life is Hella good! Guy at the City right before closing time: Who want’s to walk me to the curb? Ladies, any takers? I’m not hearing a no. Guy in HCW at 3 a.m. : I passed up wings at Brother’s for this shit? Daddy needs some wings STAT. Girl next to him: Wait, who’s daddy in this situation? Guy: Me ... I’m the daddy ... also you’re preggers BTW.

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Donors contribute $1.5M to interest groups in 2009, breaking non-election year record By Hannah Furfaro The Daily Cardinal

Contributions to political interest groups in 2009 topped $1.5 million and broke a non-election year record, according to a new report from a nonpartisan watchdog group. A Wisconsin Democracy Campaign report showed groups received 138 percent more funds than they received in 2005, when the previous record was set. Democratic-leaning groups received $1.03 million, or 67 percent of the total donations. Republican groups received just under $500,000. The Greater Wisconsin Political Fund collected $400,000 in 2009, which is more than any other political interest group in Wisconsin received. The Republican Governors

Association came in second, receiving more than $180,000. Most of the groups receiving contributions either publish or produce issue ads during election seasons. Mike Buelow, research director for the WDC, said the groups typically produce negative ads, noting the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth ad that ran during the 2004 presidential campaign. Buelow also said the WDC calls the groups “shadow groups” because much is unknown about their members. “While they have to file reports that say who their contributors are, you don’t know really who is behind the group itself,” he said. Buelow said most of the contributions in 2009 were made between October and December.

“Usually you don’t see a lot of activity from most of the groups in a non-election year, so it is interesting that they broke the record and they broke it by so much,” he said. “It’s probably because they assumed that 2010 would be a pretty high stakes year and they wanted to start their fundraising early.” The groups have become increasingly active over time according to Buelow. Although the contributions reported were compiled before the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case, which uncapped spending limits by corporations and unions, Buelow said the decision could affect donations in the future. “The Supreme Court decision certainly bodes well for them,” he said.

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Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, discussed potential Broom Street renovations, which would refurbish sewer systems and install pedestrian lights, at the Bassett neighborhood meeting Monday.

bassett from page 1 Additionally, Bassett neighborhood will undergo a comprehensive clean-up on May 22 with the help of residents from the area. However, Ostlind said there should be more regular street sweeping done in the Bassett area, similar to the downtown area. Verveer said there are issues with how the street sweeping is performed. The machines can only reach the middle of the street and not the curb. He also said the heavy amount of downtown parking prevents the street sweepers from collecting all the trash. Other complications in street sweeping and downtown parking were also raised by Verveer. Temporary “No Parking” signs are placed when sweeping occurs, which can create a substantial problem with parking availability.

Additionally, cars parked illegally in the downtown area are ticketed but not towed, according to Verveer, which can also create accessibility problems. Ostlind said the city is also seeking to prevent litter in lakes Mendota and Monona with costefficient strategies. According to Ostlind, by putting filters on the sewers, environmentally harmful materials would be prevented from entering the sewer. At the meeting, partial reconstruction of Broom Street was also discussed. Verveer discussed resurfacing and replacing most underground piping as well as adding condos to the Broom Street area. He said there are also plans to install pedestrian lights along Broom Street. An informational meeting will be held on March 15 to further discuss possible Broom Street changes.

UW-Madison’s Biotechnology Center will celebrate its 25th birthday Wednesday. The Biotechnology Center acts as a hub in the Madison area biotechnology business and is currently working with over 150 biotechnology firms. The center worked with only three businesses in 1985 when it was first established. Michael Sussman,

thompson from page 1 He also cited Thompson’s popularity among Wisconsin voters as a potential challenge for his competitors. “People have fond memories of how good Wisconsin was doing

UW-Madison biochemistry professor and director of the center, said the Biotechnology Center has become a crucial part of the campus and helped UW-Madison become one of the top biological research universities in the country. “We have 750 tenured professors in biology, and probably a greater diversity, quality and quantity of biology research than at any place outside of the

National Institutes of Health,” he said in a statement. Also according to Sussman, there were very few biotechnology jobs in the Midwest when the Biotechnology Center was first established, but the creation of the center helped to change that. “Now there are thousands of jobs in the area, and we have attracted a lot of significant talent,” he said.

when Tommy was governor,” he said. “Tommy hasn’t been on the ballot in 12 years in Wisconsin and he still has 95 percent name identification … He has a significant head start on both [Republican contenders].” Although he cited the

Republican victory in Massachusetts as a possible sign of change, McCoshen said if Thompson decides to run and secures the nomination, the race for the Senate seat would be “one of the greatest political battles in Wisconsin history.”

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Tips for dining, drinking and living off-campus Willy Street: the place to play By Ben Pierson & Victoria Statz The Daily Cardinal

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An authentic italian pizza emerges from an 800ºF wood oven at Pizza Brutta.

Wild Whimsical West: Monroe St. By Andrea Snow The Daily Cardinal

If the farthest west you have been in Madison is Camp Randall, it is time to take a journey. There is a whole world of gastronomic delights, just a few minutes walk past the stadium. Discovering these delights is simple: next time you and the gang/significant other have a few hours and a mad hunger to kill after class or on the weekend, take a stroll over to Monroe Street. For those who are a bit shy about leaving campus, let me dangle a carrot: The best food in Madison is not found on State Street. If you don’t get off the beaten path and find the places that quietly serve their tasty masterpieces, you might just get your diploma without ever experiencing the best food of your life. New Orleans Take-Out is a great place to start a westward exploration. Not only is it one of the closest places to campus, literally a stone’s throw from Camp Randall, but also makes one of Madison’s best sandwiches. The New Orleans Po’ Boys have everything a sandwich should: fresh, crusty bread, a choice of fine fillings (try the fried catfish), cheese, pickles, lettuce and tomatoes for crunch and that sweet, fresh flavor, all of it smothered in spicy Creole sauce, which makes everything snap with the taste of the delta. The moist, crumbly corn bread and the tender and spicy red beans and rice are the perfect complements to the well-executed Cajun main dishes. A lunch at New Orleans does the limbo under the $10 bar, leaving happy feelings in stomaches and pocketbooks. New Orleans Take-Out is just past Mickie’s Dairy Bar, an easy walk for those weary of journeying to a bus stop. Mickie’s has long been a staple in Madison, serving classic hangover food to hordes of students on weekend mornings until early afternoon. However, while Badger spirit runs high here, the wait for weekend tables does not seem justified by the food. Huge omelets and scramblers are the most popular items, and there is nothing more exciting than the gargantuan portions. Out of sight of the stadium is where Monroe Street really takes on a character of its own. The shops here have that eclectic,

funky spirit that Madison is known for. To get away from the Sconnie gear shops and TGI McFunster’s of State Street, this is the idyllic haven you have been looking for. Monroe Street shares one shop with State Street, however: Art Gecko. This whimsical Madison staple is always fun to walk through, play some wooden instruments and maybe buy a scarf or some silk parachute pants. The Dardanelles is a Mediterranean restaurant and is best visited for a weekend brunch, before 2 p.m. It caters to a quieter crowd, which makes it a nice spot to relax with a friend early in the day. Their complimentary bread with apricot honey butter is quite delicious, as was the Coban salad. Brunch dishes, such as the flaky, buttery Borek were better executed than the dinner dishes, such as the Atlas Casserole and Tavuklu Engiar, which lacked spice and salt. The grilled vegetables and yogurt-dill sauce, however, were comforting and delicious. At 7:30 on a Saturday night with a group of friends, Pizza Brutta is the perfect place to venture. The casual atmosphere, a bit loud, crowded and up-beat, is still relaxing enough to devour some of the most delectable pizza this side of the Atlantic. Although more expensive than Ian’s—$10 to $15 for a 12-inch pizza—ingredients like prosciutto, Parmesano-Reggiano and arugula are an undeniable step-up from Mac n’ Cheese, and well worth the extra cost. Another intriguing shop near the beginning of Monroe Street is The Wine and Hop Shop. For anyone even remotely interested in brewing wine or beer, this is the place to learn how to do it. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and more than willing to help you explore the ins and outs of zymurgy (the study of fermentation). Next time the weather lures you outside or your stomach growls, give Monroe Street a try. It will not disappoint. There are many quality eateries, watering holes, and fun shops. Do not be afraid to bike, walk or take the bus and visit the next time someone mentions Macha Teahouse and Gallery, The Brasserie V, Michael’s Frozen Custard or Bluephie’s.

Scatter-shot with casual pubs, inventive restaurants and myriad small shops, the near-east side’s Williamson St. is one that a resident may never have to leave. From the New Age shops and yoga studios to the hardware stores and plumbers that line the well-traveled road, locals can find anything they need or want on Willy’s short ten-block run. Its borders are defined by the most beautiful bike shop in Madison, Machinery Row Bicycles (601 Williamson St.) and one of the best bars in town, Mickey’s Tavern (1524 Williamson St.): and its interior is riddled with other interesting shops (Off the Bleaten Path Yarnery, Brumley’s Old Clock Shop, Grampa’s Gun Shop, etc.), delicious restaurants (Lao Laan Xang, Wah Kee Noodle) and other hidden gems. There are well-established neighborhood businesses standing next to newcomers, as well as beautiful old houses sharing yards with gas stations. The Willy Street Neighborhood is a hodgepodge microcosm of Madison’s best. Although lifeless condos and other indicators of Madison’s artless new development philosophy have begun to encroach, it seems like it will be a long time before the Willy St. area becomes the next Greenbush. In an attempt to capture some of Willy Streets’ vibrant atmosphere and downto-earth personality, The Daily Cardinal embarked on a Thursday night adventure to a few of the street’s favorite haunts. First stop en-route on Madison Metro Route 4 is Jennifer and Ingersoll, and one block over, at 1101 Williamson St., is a place where people in the know head for intriguing conversation, lovely baristas, weekend concerts and a killer Chai paired with delicious vegan soups and baked goods. At Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse, interesting music is always playing, whether or not that may be ‘90s Pink (instant conversation starter), Agent Ribbons or the Avett Brothers. The mood is very low-key, with mismatched chairs and retro couches, making it the perfect environment to do anything from homework, to tarot card readings if neighborhood denizen Magic is around, and reading. Most of all, Mother Fool’s is a great place to meet and talk with other interesting characters with unique experiences. This aspect of the shop is amazing, as it is a throwback to the true original purpose of a coffee shop, socialization. And maybe coffee shops like Mother Fool’s are one of the many reasons the community atmosphere on Willy St. is so strong. Leaving the coffee house, we walked the block to the Weary Traveler, 1201 Willy St. This bar is busy every night of the week, due to its original fare with items such as the Bad Breath Burger and an extensive list of craft beers and unique cocktails. On this particular night, Lake Louie Scotch Ale draught was the drink of choice, and be assured the kegs were much lighter by the time the tab was settled. The barkeep was a tower of a man, but his bar-side mannerisms divulged his lack of hostility, not to mention impressive Manhattans. The bar was thronged with people from wall to wall, and many who had claimed small remaining spots of the

bar shifted to accommodate the continuing influx of bodies. At the bar, a local woman—a woodworker—started a casual, entertaining conversation. She doled out postcards displaying pictures of her recent work, related fascinating details of her unique story thus far and engaged in intense conversation about abandoning North America for its southern counterpart. Bets could be placed on the probability of finding people this captivating and fun to speak with on any other street in Madison, and those betting in favor of other places will inevitably lose, as the mix of citizens who actually have interesting events and stories to relate is mind-boggling. The journey to Mickey’s Tavern, 1524 Williamson St., was quick and lively. On the way to the tavern we saw that the baker at Batch Bakehouse (1511 Williamson St.) was already preparing the morning’s bread. Noticing our intrigue, he was kind enough to entertain us for a few moments while we grilled him about the fougasse we ate earlier—a rustic loaf filled with olives and parmesean, among other things. The bread was mind-blowing, just like everything smelled as we peaked in. We left the baker dreaming of what would come out of the oven in the approaching hours. Mickey’s is another Madison favorite with its incredible charm and two-dollar Huber Bocks. In the summer it boasts one of the city’s best outdoor patios, but in these bleak indoor months Mickey’s perseveres as each rooms’ unique and colorful décor breathe life into nights out. There are statues over the bathrooms, a stellar jukebox and a pool table centered in one of the many rooms. Each of these contains many places to sit and converse with friends or new acquaintances as well as observe intense bouts of billiards. It was a successful night, to say the least, one that combined the artistic culture, unique community and superb nightlife only found on Madison’s very own Williamson St.

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A patron reads while enjoying a warm beverage at Mother Fool’s Cafe.

This Week’s “What’s in the Fridge” Crêpes: for the brave, adventurous cook who desires a French connection. For the enthusiastic diner, the thought alone induces a Pavlovesque salivation; but for most who have considered cooking them, crêpes conjure up images of burned batter and battered egos—a fruitless foray into a [French] cuisine shrouded in mystery (I mean, what is up with those snails anyway?). Nonetheless, while brainstorming ideas for this week’s episode of “What’s in the Fridge,” I decided that demonstrating a crêpe recipe (along with the appropriate fillings and side dishes) might provide some motivation, a small confidence booster for those who have forever feared to try to cook like the French. Sticking to the true French tradition, I started off with a pound of butter, some quality vin blanc, and a fridge full of FRESH ingredients. After much experimentation (most of which occurred on camera), I wound up with a savory serviette piled high with shrimp and portabella stuffed dinner crêpes, a brown sugar-glazed vegetable sauté, and an assortment of heaven-sent, chocolate-laden dessert crêpes. Bon chance mes amis! ~Make sure to check out the video, complete with full instructions and shopping list, as well as weekly recipes at dailycardinal.com/life-and-style.

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By Ashley Glowinski

and Mirrors, contains more potential hits. This is the band’s Many die-hard Lifehouse fans fifth studio album. Although the and music buffs alike remember release date of the album was the 2001 hit single “Hanging by a pushed back several times, the Moment” from the band’s debut high quality of the final product album, No Name justifies the wait. Face. Back then, “Halfway Gone,” CD REVIEW the members of the album’s Lifehouse—origifirst single, is nal members Rick upbeat, generating the same Woolstenhulme Jr. sound Lifehouse and Jason Wade fans have always —were unrecognizable faces. Now, loved, but new nine years after and improved. Smoke & Mirrors the band’s ﬁrst big “Smoke and Lifehouse hit, Lifehouse is a Mirrors” features household name. an exceedingly Written by Wade, “Hanging by a catchy chorus. A single listen will Moment” was the most-played song definitely get it stuck in listenon the radio in 2001, particularly pop- ers’ heads. The song goes, “Gotta ular during the summer months. This break out of this place we are in success helped Lifehouse build a name / Runnin’ out of time and out of for themselves. Several hits followed sin / We were living smoke and this summer jam, including 2005’s mirrors anyway / Gonna drive all “You and Me.” night ’til we disappear / Chasing The band’s new release, Smoke down the miles so far from here

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Back in 2001, Lifehouse’s single ‘Hanging By a Moment’ was the most-played song of the year. Since then, the band has grown, producing several other hits. Their latest album, Smoke and Mirrors, deﬁnitely has a few more. /As the smoke and mirrors start to fade away / We’re still the same.” These lyrics echo older themes sung by Lifehouse, but are enhanced, better than they were before. “Falling In” is an example of another great love song by Lifehouse. Faster than “You and Me” but still romance-worthy,

“Falling In” keeps the upbeat tradition of the album going, but is still a fun song for couples to dance to or just to listen to for fun. Another song on the album, “By Your Side,” continues to show Lifehouse’s soft, compassionate side. “Had Enough” features American Idol finalist Chris

Daughtry, and his and Wade’s voices sound great together. This adds more material to the upbeat library Lifehouse has generated throughout their history. For fans of Lifehouse, Smoke and Mirrors should not disappoint, and it is definitely worth checking out for those still unfamiliar with the band’s work.

Covers deserve more credit: Some songs stumble, but others can supersede JUSTIN STEPHANI j.j. dilla

s it so wrong for me to like Beck’s Record Club recording of Oar better than Alex “Skip” Spence’s original cult classic? Well, I’m not willing to make that declaration, and even though that’s not entirely because of the (lack of ) merit in liking a cover better, it made me wonder, should it be? In this instance, Spence’s original is just so heavy. Without the additional weight felt through his background story and vocals, a lighter rendition is a much easier listen—comparing the versions of “Weighted Down” is like discussing the merits of “Mean Girls” versus “Precious.” Much like the way an electric, Figure 8-era Elliott Smith is much easier to find yourself listening to even though it’s not his “best” material, so too is this set of covers, which infuses contemporary sounds and tempered beats into the mix of intriguing conventions on the original. But that realization got my mind wandering... Covers are an integral part of the music world, whether or not you are willing to give them credit. Within the industry they are a sign of harmony—after all, imitation is the best form of flattery, and Beck’s Record Club was designed to spread the word on some of his favorite inspirations—while the layman is quick to look down on a tune, or at least lump it in some type of “simply for fun” category, once they find out it’s just a cover. But what about Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” makes it more than just a cover? It was culturally significant as a platform off which Franklin would not only belt her gender frustrations, but also launch her career from the base of an Otis Redding tune, and I have to think that it can be at least partially credited to the fact that covers were no

sort of cop-out back then. They were commonplace. In fact, they were so common that there are several others out there that, like “Respect,” overtook the original. Aside from Franklin, no artist has definitively recreated a song the way Jimi Hendrix supercharged Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower,” which even Dylan agrees is better. Recent success came from Johnny Cash’s cover of Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt,” which Cash’s heavy vocals brought to painful life more than the shoegaze fuzz of NIN. Some other interesting finds are the Doors’ “Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar),” which is probably the most distinct effort on their eponymous debut, lifted from an opera tune from 1930. A fairly unknown, but great, result of the emergence of the Civil Rights movement’s sprouting in the ’60s soul and R&B scenes

was Otis Redding’s version of the Rolling Stone’s “Satisfaction.” And two other starkly different renditions that crossed racial barriers were Eric Clapton’s “I Shot the Sheriff,” which is an entirely different beast than Bob Marley’s original. Similarly, the Talking Heads’ “Take Me to the Water” is shocking when played back-toback with its Al Green predecessor. But naturally, there are some awesome duds out there to fill out the opposite side of the spectrum. Limp Bizkit’s “Behind Blue Eyes” and Lenny Kravitz’s “American Woman” will never hold a candle to their originals. But the one that hurts most is used for evil. If I have to hear the Counting Crows’ cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” one more time while walking through a department or grocery store, I’m going to start nicely by throwing those ﬁve-gallon tubs of

cheese balls at the employees until they turn it off. And if they try to stop me ﬁrst, I’ll bunker down in the soda aisle where there are plenty of cans, glass bottles and two-liters to lob over aisles to ward them off. It just needs to stop.

Covers are an integral part of the music world, whether or not you are willing to give them credit.

This is why, while there are many surprises and successes vindicating cover songs, today’s pop pleasers create the perception that covers must be unoriginal (Anyone know how to play “Wonderwall”? Oh wait, that’s right, every-

body and their favorite cheesy ’90s romantic montages does). But based on history’s use of the cover—add the Beatles (at least half of Please Please Me), Manfred Mann (“Blinded by the Light”), Santana (“Black Magic Woman”) and countless other classic rock/ pop artists to the handful already mentioned—this is unfair. The only distinction you have to use to separate crap covers from worthy ones is the same criteria you should use on every other record: Does it create its own personality effectively enough to warrant visits beyond that first impression? And as the Record Club’s Oar proves, that doesn’t mean it has to create a better, more important persona, just one with enough independent merit to warrant listening. Think cover songs are a waste of time? Explain why to Justin at jstephani@wisc.edu.

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Oscar Trivia “It Happened One Night” (1934), “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) and “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) all earned Oscars for Best Picture, Directing, Actor, Actress and Writing. dailycardinal.com/comics

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Post-Oscar Relief

Today’s Sudoku

Evil Bird

By Caitlin Kirihara kirihara@wisc.edu

Ludicrous Linguistics

By Celia Donnelly donnelly.celia@gmail.com

Solution, tips and computer program available at www.sudoku.com.

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. Charles Darwin is seriously considering the practicality of the evolution of The Daily Cardinal.

The Graph Giraffe Classic

By Yosef Lerner

...In the meantime, Darwin’s Finch approves. Read The Daily Cardinal!

Today’s Crossword Puzzle

Crustaches

Charlie and Boomer

By Patrick Remington premington@wisc.edu

By Natasha Soglin soglin@wisc.edu

Answer key available at www.dailycardinal.com Covert Operations ACROSS 1 Beginning for “normal” or “legal” 5 Smallest amount of change 9 Arabian cargo boats 14 Board companion 15 Odds and ends 16 Where the big bucks are? 17 No longer deceived by 18 One little piggy’s amount 19 Some woodwinds 20 Spy’s entry requirement 23 Run out of steam 24 Shrek’s buddy is one 25 “Well, ___!” (“How pretentious!”) 28 Group of quail 30 157.5 degrees from N 33 Leave dumbfounded 34 Emulate the “Trading Spaces” folks 35 ___ all-time high 36 Keeper of confidential information 39 “___ you’re told!” 40 Warm up the crowd 41 “Hubba hubba” thinker 42 Wall, Sesame and Easy (Abbr.) 43 Auto on the autobahn

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Solar system mockup A lot of junk mail Pot maker Buried loot Diameter halves Snack cookie Bit of dirty campaigning Assign, as a portion Like many who sign Draft-worthy Fanciful verse “... to thine own ___ be true” Dangerous dosage units DOWN Favorable aspects First-rate A uniform class Repays according to a schedule Iran-___ affair Become one on the run One of Columbus’ ships Where nails should not be hammered Ready for a nap Bindle carriers A strong one could be found in a gym Tend to the garden “Mayday!” cousin

1 Down off a duck 2 22 Appreciate a good meal 25 Heaps kudos on 26 “Are so!” retort 27 Toddlers’ pops 28 Cut at an angle 29 The ideal garden 30 Stone monument 31 Less crazy 32 Bookkeeping item 34 Wall-climbing equipment 35 Assailant 37 Bushy thicket 38 Blood pathway 43 Curious thing 44 Not to be repeated, as a performance 45 “Goodbye” in Guadalajara 46 “He’s ___ nowhere man” (Beatles lyric) 47 Angel’s prop in a Christmas play 48 “___ hands are the devil’s tools” 49 Gives a heady answer? 50 Arboreal animal’s home 51 Bone under a bracelet 52 Had second thoughts about 53 Big Band and others 54 Beat the ___ (get acquitted)

Washington and the Bear

By Derek Sandberg kalarooka@gmail.com

opinion dailycardinal.com/opinion

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

view Cardinal View editorials represent The Daily Cardinal’s organizational opinion. Each editorial is crafted independent of news coverage.

allow faculty freedom to speak out

n March 1, the Faculty Senate heard a proposed revision to Chapter 8 of the Faculty Policy and Procedures. The potential addition of three sentences to the faculty speech code is a direct response to the 2006 Supreme Court case Garcetti v. Ceballos, in which an assistant district attorney claimed he was passed up for a promotion after being critical of his ofﬁce. In a narrow 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court decided that public employees do not have the right to speak out in their ofﬁcial capacity against their employer. Since the decision, three district cases related to the Garcetti ruling have involved academic faculty. One case included a UW-Milwaukee professor who was dismissed after criticizing his university’s handling of a National Science Foundation grant. Protecting the academic freedom of UW professors is a crucial part of our education. To hear a diverse range of ideas, to ensure that our professors are candid and willing to criticize, public speech rights must be protected. Oftentimes, it can be difficult to separate official duties from private life, particularly for professors. As employees of the university, they know much more about UW than outsiders. For an honest perspective of the internal workings of the university, professors must be allowed to speak about internal problems that matter to the public, even in their official roles as professors. At the next Faculty Senate meeting April 5, this amendment must pass. No professor has a valid reason to vote against it. The amendment plays into a much larger concern about the freedom to speak out against public institutions from the inside. Whistleblower laws and protections for employees of any government agency help ensure internal oversight. The best check against

ineffective government is insiders and employees who know firsthand what government does right and wrong. Protecting their ability to bring problems to light helps improve the quality of our government. Although this faculty amendment is necessary and positive, it is only a small ripple in the larger pool of freedom to speak out against a workplace. Political science professor and First Amendment scholar Donald Downs added that a large part of a professor’s career is commenting and expressing opinions. Getting published and engaging in commentary are requirements for gaining tenure.

Protecting the academic freedom of UW professors is a crucial part of our education.

Both Downs and history professor John Sharpless support the amendment for protection in the future, not over concerns today. “I can’t imagine the current chancellor utilizing that power,” Sharpless said. “This has nothing to do with current leadership and administration. We’re looking to the future and making sure we’re all safe from dismissal if we want to speak to an internal issue publicly.” Downs was quick to admit that the best way to resolve an internal conflict is not to go public. But professors already report to internal administrators first with concerns. Certain issues should be discussed in the open because they affect the public. Healthy debate is par for the course on a highly political campus like UW. “Let’s say you’re opposed to the war and you spoke out against

defense contracts,” said Sharpless. “That could place you at odds with the university.” The university, protected by the Supreme Court, could ﬁre such an outspoken professor. But the campus is no stranger to controversy. Stem-cell research, animal testing, overseas apparel contracts—professors should be able to speak on pertinent public issues without fear of retribution. Professors should not be spouting their ideals during every lecture. A math professor who begins each lecture with an ode to communism would be deemed inappropriate by the amendment, which only protects opinions “regarding all relevant matters in the classroom.” The issue is much broader than what professors say to students in the classroom setting. Whether writing for an outside journal or speaking at a conference, faculty should be allowed to speak their mind in their capacity as a professor. “If it makes you comfortable as a student to have people able to express their opinions, this is a good measure,” said Sharpless. He said graduate students should be considerably interested in this measure, which protects professors, but not teaching assistants. The amendment only protects UW-Madison. In order to protect the university system statewide, a similar proposal should be on the Regents’ desk soon. Such protections could actually benefit the UW system. If state universities are affording more freedom to be critical of their institutions, that could be a recruiting tool for the public system. Downs expects the proposal to pass by a wide margin. “We’ve gotten no pushback on this at all,” Downs said. Hopefully, come April 5, he’s right. For students, faculty and the academic community at large, this amendment is the right thing to do.

Open classrooms to discussion KATHY DITTRICH opinion columnist

ur private lives and personal beliefs follow us everywhere we go. This includes the classroom. Students and teachers do not check their biases, preferences or opinions at the door; but too often such aspects of character are absent from our classrooms and our education. All too often students are hesitant to disagree or offer a different or opposing viewpoint. Hesitant out of fear of rejection, most definitely, but also out of a fear of dissent. We live in a society uncomfortable with dissent. There exists a pervasive attitude that the world would be a better place if only everyone would agree and just get along. Many children are raised on the mantra, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” Not included in the category of “anything nice to say” would be any comment that could possibly stir controversy or incite objection. I have lost track of the number of times that classroom discussion has centered around agreement. This suffocating environment of harmony oftentimes goes unnoticed until someone disagrees. Because when someone disagrees in a classroom setting, all of a sudden, hands are fidgeting and eyes are glancing at the clock or at the ceiling (no one wants to acknowledge that the disagreement even exists). It’s truly amazing. Many courses at the university offer and require discussion sections to further a students learning via DISCUSSION. A bunch of students sitting around in agreement, however, can hardly be described as educational or productive. Yet, semester after semester the pattern of conformity is undeniable. It makes one wonder: Do we all have the same opinions? And if so, do we all hold the best/most informed/most nuanced/most constructive opinions? My hunch is a resounding “No.” Furthermore, the lack of dissent and shortage of opinions in our classrooms is dangerous. A lack of conflicting or contradictory ideas is more dangerous

than any hypothetical utopian harmony of accord. It’s when a singular idea is held, unchallenged and without question, by the masses that dictators take over and genocides occur. The dictator genocide example is dramatic and probably not very applicable in a university setting, but the principle is the same: a lack of diversity of opinions and ideas is harmful. Democracy depends on dissent, as Amy Goodman, independent journalist and host of “Democracy Now!” wrote, “The bulwark against tyranny is dissent. Open opposition, the right to challenge those in power, is a mainstay of any healthy democracy.” The university, instructors and students need to work together to improve classroom discussions. And this entails fostering dissent. A diversity of ideas and opinions needs to be encouraged. Individuals should not feel uncomfortable voicing an opposing or alternative sentiment. In order to achieve this, though, it will be crucial that we are comfortable hearing and speaking about a diversity of opinions. We need to accept criticism. Instructors need to be able to tell students they are wrong when the situation warrants it, and students need to accept the instructor’s authority to do so, regardless of whether or not they accept the instructor’s judgment. Instructors need to stop coddling students by congratulating their efforts in lieu of telling them they are just plain wrong. Students must be able to participate in a discussion without feeling uncomfortable about the sometimes heated debates that occur as a result of constructive and educational idea-sharing. Not only do democracy and education require dissent, but life itself is a lot more enjoyable when it is ﬁlled with enthusiastic idea-sharing. Do not let popular mythology about handholding and rainbows lead you to believe that the world would be a better place if we all agreed. The world would suck if we all had the same opinions. The world is a lot better off when we disagree, and life is a lot more interesting when we talk about those disagreements. Kathy Dittrich is a senior majoring in English and French. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

Best response to natural disasters comes with a healthy dose of the rebel spirit MELISSA GRAU opinion columnist

ebels have always been a favorite of mine. They cannot be ignored, whether it’s the teenager deliberately staying out past curfew or the revolutionary hero. We’ve got Martin Luther King Jr., Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, James Dean, Gandhi, Emiliano Zapata, oldies like George Washington and Lewis and Clark, and contemporaries like Lady Gaga. The rebel mindset incorporates deﬁance, stubbornness and a dose of crazy, but most importantly, a vision. And to reference the popular Apple ad that raises a glass to the “round pegs in square holes,” the rebels are the ones who push the envelope and end up changing the world, just because they think they can. In the case of national and inter-

national disaster relief organizations, the rebel mindset is a necessary one. Currently, large aid organizations and bureaucracies have a top-down organization that is influenced by politics and liability reservations, resulting in miscommunication that costs lives. Their reactions and adaptations are too slow to respond adequately to human suffering due to nuanced middle management, inaccurate information, and preoccupation with risk. These inefficiencies are starkly illumniated by the massively destructive earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, as well as the tragic chaos that was Katrina, where these inefficiencies are starkly illuminated. Bureaucratic departments and organizations like the American Red Cross hold a significant place in disaster relief and can be extremely effective in the effort to prevent more casualties and to rebuild communities. The Red Cross’ record donations gathered through text messages and millions of dollars spent by international governments for

aid are astonishing and necessary. The actions international governments and organizations eventually take deserve credit for their long-term humanitarian progress, record donations, number of volunteers and sheer life saving. But something needs to ﬁll the gap between the initial disaster and the time it takes for large-scale aid to sift through their fears, debates, and miscommunications to ﬁnally send relief to disaster victims.

In the case of national and international disaster relief organizations, the rebel mindset is a necessary one.

Hope lies in the private autonomous sector, the rebel whose innate sense of human decency ignores restrictions and politics in favor of

offering immediate aid. For disaster victims, minutes matter. And when each minute is different from the last, they need seasoned first responders who can adapt. Private sector organization is dynamic, fluid and horizontally structured to respond to disasters immediately, without waiting for the political go-ahead or liability debates. The model for immediate disaster relief needs to shift away from bureaucracy and toward these small semiautonomous groups that ignore the media’s warnings and push past hesitations. Dispatching teams of individuals with expertise, including medical professionals, first-response teams and a military with a protective background would provide more valuable assistance, especially when working directly with locals. In the past, businesses that organized themselves in this way offered more efficient and direct relief. When Hurricane Katrina imploded America’s Gulf coast in 2005, WalMart provided water and aid before FEMA organized any form of efficient

relief. Currently, there are teams of individuals adapting this organization and creating a new model for relief to challenge traditional methods. This model allows innovation and quick decision-making, something that gets lost among the multi-layered bureaucratic structure. In contrast to James Dean’s rebelwithout-a-cause mantra, the rebels defying bureaucratic structure––both governmental and non-governmental– –have, in my opinion, the most worthwhile cause possible. And that is the catclawing motivation to preserve human life: the belief that everybody deserves a chance and the sense of urgency to alleviate the suffering of fellow human beings. Big-aid organizations are falling short in their humanitarian efforts, and a change is necessary. Who better than a rebel to initiate a revolution? Melissa Grau is freshman intending to major in secondary education and communication arts. Please send all responses to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Hunt for the Broadmoor: WCHA Tournament breakdown

The ten WCHA teams will begin their quest for the Broadmoor Trophy this weekend in the opening round of the conference’s postseason tournament. Here’s a look at the ﬁrst-round matchups.

No. 2 Wisconsin vs No. 9 Alaska-Anchorage It can be dangerous to rely solely on statistics. However, the disparity in depth between AlaskaAnchorage and the Badgers was apparent both on paper and on the ice this season. The Seawolves are led by senior forward Kevin Clark, who ﬁnished the season with 23 goals and 37

total points. While nobody scored that many goals for Wisconsin (senior center Blake Geoffrion had 21 goals), four Badgers ﬁnished with at least 37 points. In the one regular season series between the teams, Wisconsin took 46 more shots than the Seawolves and scored 11 times en route to a home

sweep. The Badgers have been very good at home this year, compiling a 13-3-3 record in Madison. Conversely, the Seawolves have struggled on the road, going just 3-10-2 away from Sullivan Arena in Anchorage. PREDICTION: Wisconsin in two games. —Parker Gabriel

No. 1 Denver vs. No. 10 Michigan Tech This series is a battle of the haves and the have-nots. What No. 1 Denver has: one of the best lines in the nation (senior center Tyler Ruegsegger ﬂanked by wingers Rhett Rakhshani and Joe Colborne), the far-and-away best goaltender in the league (junior Marc Cheverie) and an 11-1 record in its last 12 games. Throw in a coach with extensive postseason experience for good measure.

What Michigan Tech does not have: the ability to keep the puck out of or put it into the net, more than two players with double-digit goals or four players with ten or more assists, a defense that prevents opponents from getting 37 shots on goal per game, or much of a prayer to upset the Pioneers. The Huskies had a terriﬁcally bad season, going 5-28-1 while giving up

twice as many goals as they scored, while Denver won the MacNaughton Cup by ﬁve points and has a six-game winning streak against the Huskies. The only saving grace for the underdogs may be that three of Tech’s four WCHA wins have come against teams in the top half of the conference. PREDICTION: Denver in two games. —Ben Breiner

No. 1 Denver DANNY MARCHEWKA/CARDINAL FILE PHOTO

A physical series likely awaits Wisconsin against Alaska Anchorage.

No. 10 Michigan Tech

No. 2 Wisconsin

No. 3 St. Cloud State vs. No. 8 Minnesota State

No. 9 Alaska-Anchorage

The only all-Minnesota matchup of the ﬁrst round, this series is headlined by a Husky offense led by proliﬁc skill players Ryan Lasch and Garrett Roe. Mankato does not bring much to the table, placing poorly in the league in most offensive, defensive and special teams categories. Perhaps the best thing going for the Mavericks is momentum after taking three points from St. Cloud in the last weekend of the season, their only meeting this year. St. Cloud has rotated goaltenders all season, but will likely go with junior Dan Dunn, who started the last two games and has only taken one loss since mid-November. PREDICTION: St. Cloud State in three games. —Ben Breiner

No. 4 North Dakota vs. No. 7 Minnesota

The regular seasons of Minnesota and North Dakota followed similar tracks. Minnesota lost senior center and career 100-point scorer Jay Barriball to a torn ACL in early November and struggled to replace his scoring, ﬁnishing seventh in the league. North Dakota lost senior center and Hobey Baker hopeful Chay Genoway to a concussion two weeks later and played inconsistently for most of the year before surging to a fourth-place ﬁnish. The Fighting Sioux swept Michigan Tech on the last weekend of the regular

season and ride a seven-game win-streak into the playoffs. The Gophers dismantled Wisconsin Sunday and should have some momentum of their own come Friday. In each of the head-to-head matchups, the home team earned three points. Despite all of the parallels, there will be no love lost when these two bitter rivals square off at Ralph Englestad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. PREDICTION: North Dakota in three games —Parker Gabriel

No. 3 St. Cloud State

No. 4 North Dakota No. 8 Minnesota State No. 7 Minnesota

COURTESY UW ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

No. 5 Minnesota-Duluth No. 6 Colorado College No. 5 Minnesota-Duluth vs. No. 6 Colorado College These teams were ﬂying high through most of the season, but given the past few games Minnesota-Duluth and Colorado College have had, they enter the WCHA playoffs with the opposite of positive momentum. Led by freshman goalie Joe Howe, Colorado College put together a number of strong performances and were far exceeding expectations by the end of November. Since then, though, things have not gone as well. The Tigers head into the postseason having lost ﬁve of their last six to Minnesota, North Dakota and in-state rival Denver. In Duluth, the Bulldogs were also con-

sidered a top contender for the WCHA title, but the end of the season was not kind to them either. Duluth still has their explosive top scorers, however, and Justin Fontaine, Jack Connolly and Mike Connolly will put Howe to the test. The Bulldogs probably will not repeat their Broadmoor Trophy run from a year ago, but after taking three wins in four games against the Tigers in the regular season, and with home ice in the series, Duluth should win the series. PREDICTION: Minnesota-Duluth in three games. —Nico Savidge

LORENZO ZEMELLA/CARDINAL FILE PHOTO

Colorado College will have to take on Minnesota-Duluth on the road.