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Updates on Cook, Shiva expulsions

By Peter Coutu THE DAILY CARDINAL

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UW-Madison junior Ella Strei stopped going to UHS for mental health care because of the university’s cap on counseling sessions.

Disparities in mental health care Most students face cap on sessions and longer wait times, but two schools don’t

By Peter Coutu THE DAILY CARDINAL

Because she was nearing the university’s limit on counseling sessions, Ella Strei chose to stop using University Health Services for mental health care.

Out of therapy for more than five months, Strei said this gap in care

led to what she called “nightmare” withdrawals after her prescription ended.

She wouldn’t have had to make that decision if she was studying medicine or engineering instead of wildlife ecology.

UW-Madison students have different access to UHS mental

health care depending on major or school. Students in the College of Engineering or the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) have no limit on appointments and a shorter wait time.

SMPH’s Director of Student Services Chris Stillwell described this as “enhanced access.”

Man identified in downtown homicide case A victim found dead in his downtown Madison apartment earlier this week was identified Wednesday by Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office as 46-year-old Andrew G. Nesbitt.

Preliminary results of a forensic autopsy determined Nesbitt’s death was the result of “homicidal sharp force injuries,” Medical Examiner Office Director of Operations Barry E. Irmen said in a statement. Additional examination and testing are still underway.

The victim’s body was found by his roommate Monday in an apartment building located at 27 N. Butler Street.

A man was taken into custody Tuesday as a person of interest in the case, according to Madison Police Department Public Information Officer Joel DeSpain. The suspect is currently in Dane County Jail on charges unrelated to the homicide.

There were no signs of forced entry into the victim’s apartment, according to an incident report.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Hundreds of students packed into an ASM meeting to debate a bill that demands UW-Madison divest from its Israeli ties.

ASM divestment bill draws prolonged debate, backlash

By Noah Habenstreit THE DAILY CARDINAL

Controversial Associated Students of Madison legislation that harshly criticizes Israel drew impassioned backlash from Jewish students and other members of the UW-Madison community at a tense and packed ASM open forum Wednesday.

The contentious provision is part of a bill that demands UW-Madison divest from businesses that are

“complicit in the violations of Black, Brown, and Indigenous lives.”

The legislation, introduced by Shared Governance Chair Omer Arain and ASM Reps. Denzel Bibbs, Beau Burdett and Tyriek Mack, details human rights abuses in Israel, including “unlawful killings of Palestinian civilians,” operation of “an apartheid legal system” and incarceration of Palestinian children.

It calls on UW-Madison to cut ties with companies such as

Andrea Lawson, interim codirector of UHS’ Mental Health Services, agreed with Stillwell, saying it’s accurate for students to note that there is different access.

This means most students can see counselors less often, and

Alec Cook’s lawyers appeal UW-Madison expulsion The lawyers of Alec Cook—who currently faces 21 criminal charges after 10 women came forward to report sexual assault or harassment—filed an appeal Friday against his recommended expulsion from UW-Madison.

A non-academic misconduct hearing committee found Cook responsible for a crime of violence March 10 and upheld the expulsion recommendation. Chris Van Wagner and Jessica Nicholas, Cook’s lawyers, said the decision was 2-1, and they contested that their client did not receive a fair hearing from the committee.

“Alec contends that the University failed to provide a fair and impartial hearing as required by law,” they wrote. “In particular, Cook was prohibited from insuring that the panel members were free from the influences of the many erroneous media reports.”

The attorneys are calling for UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank to reject the recommended expulsion and to order a new hearing.

Blank has 30 days from the date of filing to make a decision on the appeal.

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Over 200 students packed into the meeting room—which was over capacity—to hear speakers and voice their opinions on the legislation. During the heated open forum that lasted about four hours, some students took the microphone to support the legislation.

One student, who did not wish to be quoted by name, said she supports the bill because “human lives are more important than money.”

“This divestment resolution is not a means of terminating dialogue. It is not a means to dismantle unity on this campus,” the student said. “Voting no to this resolution means voting no to human rights.”

But most speakers, including Israeli citizens and children of refugees from Middle Eastern countries, condemned the bill, saying it is unnecessary, divisive and objectionable.

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Committee recommends expulsion for Alec Shiva Alec Shiva—who is currently facing criminal felony counts of false imprisonment, strangulation and second-degree sexual assault—has been found responsible of a crime of violence by a disciplinary hearing that recommended his expulsion from UW-Madison.

In the same situation as Alec Cook, another student charged with sexual assault who was recently found responsible for a crime of violence, Shiva has 14 days after the decision to file an appeal to Chancellor Rebecca Blank.

Shiva’s lawyer, Robert Hurley, said they plan to appeal the decision.

The UW-Madison Police Department arrested Shiva, 18, of Verona, Wis., Nov. 10 after he reportedly sexually assaulted another UW-Madison student in Sellery Residence Hall.

The date of Shiva’s criminal trial will be set at an April 24 courtordered meeting with a judge.

“…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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Two attorneys compete for Dane County Circuit Court seat

By Claire Lancaster THE DAILY CARDINAL

Both candidates vying for a Dane County judge seat have said they will spend the two-year term serving individuals who are disadvantaged in the justice system, each insisting that their background prepares them best for the job.

Two attorneys—Marilyn Townsend and Jill Karofsky— are competing to fill the seat for Branch 12 of the Dane County Circuit Court.

Townsend spent 30 years as a union and civil rights lawyer before being elected for three terms as a municipal judge for the Village of Shorewood Hills. She says she would make sure individuals are heard, and use her position to encourage alternatives to incarceration, such as community service or drug, alcohol and mental health treatment.

“It has been my experience that individuals don’t always get the same kind of consideration as those who represent the bigger interests,” Townsend said. “The way the criminal justice system has been set up, [defendants] pay for their mistakes for the rest of their life if they are found guilty of a crime and are saddled with that record.”

Denying any risk of partial-

ity concerns, Townsend said her intention to protect “the little guy” would work through considering the arguments presented by both sides.

“I understand the difference between being a judge and being an advocate,” she said. “I listen carefully to each side. I review the statute, review the evidence, hear the arguments and then make a decision.”

Townsend added that her five years of experience as a judge is an important difference between her and Karofsky.

“My opponent has been a prosecutor, but we are not electing a prosecutor, we are electing a judge,” Townsend said.

Karofsky is the Director of the Office of Crime Victim Service at the Wisconsin Department of Justice, and was the state’s first violence against women resource prosecutor at the Department of Justice. She is also an adjunct professor at the UW-Madison Law School.

Karofsky was unavailable for comment for this article, but said in a recent interview—hosted by the Madison City Channel and the League of Women Voters of Dane County—that her experience dealing with defendants in the criminal sys-

tem provided her with valuable assets for the position.

“The thing I bring to this race is my experience,” Karofsky said.

“I have handled over 10,000 of the exact same cases that this judge is going to hear. The judge we elect on April 4 is going to hear criminal cases.”

Karofsky said racial disparity is a primary concern of hers that she plans to address by considering bias in setting bail, seeking alternatives to incarceration and engaging with the community.

“We face some real issues in Dane County when it comes to racial disparity and access to justice, and I want to use my 25 years of experience to address those challenges,” she said.

Karofsky also asserted her ability to remain fair and impartial toward both plaintiffs and defendants.

“You can be protecting the rights of defendants and you can protect the rights of victims at the same time,” Karofsky said.

“I bring a unique experience because of all my work with victims of crime and all my work ensuring that the criminal justice system is fair for everybody, victims and defendants.”

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Most students can see a counselor 10 times in a calendar year, and a total of 20 times while at UW-Madison. Wait times vary, but 17 business days is the average time before an initial counseling session, according to Lawson.

Strei called the discrepancies in care “blatantly unfair.”

Several explanations for why these two schools need more access were given, but people consistently asserted that it is due to these students’ different academic workloads and tough schedules.

Strei strongly disagreed, saying those reasons don’t “really add up.”

“I don’t really think their reasonings for why [those students] don’t have that 10-session cap really apply,” Strei said. “It just doesn’t really make sense to me.”

For students in the SMPH, the increased access has led to greater use than the general population.

One out of five SMPH students using UHS go past the 10-session limit imposed on other students, according to Lawson.

There is not a similar report for engineering students.

As a student with limitations, Strei said the cap was a “haunting deadline” for her, as it was always on her mind when scheduling an appointment or finishing a visit.

When she finally quit, Strei said she regressed mentally.

“Stopping going to UHS because of the 10-session cap did set me back, because I was out of therapy for like five months then,” Strei said. “The way I had to stop then, I was kind of weaning myself off of it. I definitely got weird withdrawal effects.”

Because of how she left, Strei said she felt like she couldn’t even go back to UHS to check in to see what she should be doing.

Students in the SMPH, on average, visit UHS 5.8 times a year, which is more than 20 percent higher than the gen-

eral student population’s rate of 4.8 visits.

However, there is no significant increase in use for engineering students. Engineering students have a similar amount of average visits per student as the general population does (4.7 visits for engineering students and 4.8 visits for the general population, according to Lawson).

The increase in access comes from the additional money the colleges pay to UHS. The College of Engineering pays for half a full-time UHS employee (roughly $50,000) a year, while the SMPH pays for one full-time employee (about $100,000) a year. Stillwell said this money does not come from any additional fee for students, and is just built into the college’s budget.

For the SMPH, this puts the counselor to student ratio at one to roughly 750, significantly better than the one to 1,733 ratio for the general student population. Lawson said this is the reason SMPH students can come in and see someone sooner than other students.

Both of these schools likely came to UHS for the partnership, which has now been around for about 15 years, according to Lawson.

There is a written contract between UHS and the SMPH but only a verbal agreement exists between the College of Engineering and UHS. Both agreements are renewed automatically every year.

Lawson still said that neither the students in the SMPH nor the College of Engineering have their needs fully met, but said the additional money is a step toward that goal.

“If students need ongoing, long-term care for mental health concerns, we’re still not going to be the place for that to happen best,” Lawson said, explaining that this is due to a lack of funding.

She said UHS is still trying to increase general funding to improve access to mental health services for all students, regardless of major or college.

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Two Madison School District Board seats are up for grabs in next Tuesday’s municipal election.

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Local school board candidates pitch their ideas to UW-Madison students at forum

By Lawrence Andrea THE DAILY CARDINAL

Leading next week’s municipal election, Board of Education candidates met with UW-Madison students Tuesday to discuss their plans for the Madison Metropolitan School District.

Kate Toews and Ali Muldrow are vying to fill Seat 6. Nicki Vander Meulen, the Seat 7 candidate, is running unopposed after incumbent Ed Hughes dropped out of the race earlier this month due to family health issues.

Toews, who has a background in business, emphasized the need to attract a high-quality and diverse set of teachers. She said she believes more diverse teachers will narrow the achievement gap between white students and students of color in Madison.

Although hiring high-quality teachers is important, Toews

stressed the importance of keeping these teachers in the system.

“Right now, almost half of our teachers leave in the first five years after getting into the district. Our starting pay in Madison is lower than most other communities in the state,” Toews said. “As our teacher work force shrinks, it gets harder and harder for us.

Our Wisconsin educators are better than other educators, and we are well-funded enough to be compensating our teachers better.”

Muldrow, a former MMSD student, says the board should address how schools provide equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Muldrow stressed that race should not be a factor in success for students.

“I know what it means to be black and go to school here …

We are talking about something we’ve created,” Muldrow said.

“Addressing the achievement gap means having a greater diversity in our leadership and allowing folks who have not been at the table to make decisions to be part of the conversation.”

Vander Meulen, a juvenile attorney in the area, would like to create a behavior plan with a clear set of rules that keeps students in the classroom. This behavior plan, she said, should be created based on community standards.

“We need to reduce the number of suspensions and expulsions in our schools. We need to use an objective standard [when assessing the actions of students], and create a rubric on behavior created through community standards,” Vander Meulen said.

The general election is April 4.

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Award-winning religious scholar says Islamophobia is increasing in America lence against Muslims and the attempts to delegitimize Islam from the highest levels of the U.S. government is what sets today apart from the past.

“This is a top-down process. It’s no longer on the fringes, it’s no longer in the shadows, it’s at the highest levels of our government right now,” said Aslan. “That’s what has changed. That’s what has made this a different experience than the one I had as a kid in the United States.”

“The amazing thing about a democracy like ours is we, as individuals, get to define what our country means.”

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Reza Aslan religious scholar, author, producer

At a Distinguished Lecture Series talk Wednesday, the award-winning scholar Reza Aslan discussed current issues affecting Muslims in America.

By Nina Bertelsen THE DAILY CARDINAL

For Reza Aslan, an awardwinning religious scholar, author and producer, the rise of xenophobia and fear of Islamic terrorism in the United States isn’t a Muslim problem, it’s an American problem.

At a Distinguished Lecture Series talk Wednesday evening, Aslan told the audience that people are having a hard time defining what it means

to be an American, which is leading to a fear of “others.”

“This is a top-down process.

It’s no longer on the fringes, it’s no longer in the shadows, it’s at the highest levels of our government right now.”

Reza Aslan religious scholar, author, producer

While most nationalities have a sense of homogeneity, as a nation

of immigrants, Americans’ sense of nationality comes from a set aof shared ideals and principles, according to Aslan. But during times of uncertainty, Aslan said it becomes easier to identify what is American than what is “not American” and identifying others.

According to Aslan, antiMuslim sentiment is higher today than it was immediately following 9/11 as many perceptions of Islam are now built on reports of violence. He went on to say that the increase in vio-

But the “othering” of groups of people is not a new concept, Aslan noted. In the late 19th century the government passed laws restricting immigration of Catholics, and antisemitism was rampant between world wars. He said that with any historical awareness, it is a guarantee that Muslims will become integrated.

“The amazing thing about a democracy like ours is we, as individuals, get to define what our country means,” Aslan said.

“And so I leave you with this question: What kind of country do you want to live in?”

State legislation would allow concealed carry in hospitals, school zones without permit

By Meghan Kuemmel THE DAILY CARDINAL

Wisconsinites could be allowed to carry concealed handguns without a permit if a bill proposed by multiple Republican state legislators Tuesday passes.

The legislation replaces state gun-free school zone laws, and instead allows individual schools to determine by posting signs whether firearms are prohibited in their school or on school grounds under state trespass law.

“Under this bill, if you are legally allowed to own a handgun, you can carry it concealed—no license, no fees, no government hoops to jump through.”

Rep. Mary Felzkowski R-Irma Wisconsin

The bill, which comes six years after licensed concealed weapons were legalized in the state, would also allow people with concealed carry permits to bring guns into places they are currently banned, including school grounds and hospitals, unless signs are posted stating otherwise.

Current Wisconsin law states that the exposed carry of a firearm is legal without a license, but it cannot be concealed in any way except for when a permit is obtained.

The proposal, also called “Right to Carry” legislation, would eliminate the Wisconsin law requiring that anyone seeking a permit to carry a concealed weapon obtain a license and take a firearms training course.

It would, however, require a background check before the permit is issued.

Co-author of the legislation, state Rep. Robert Brooks, R-Saukville said the bill would move Wisconsin’s open and concealed carry laws closer to federal laws.

In schools that allow concealed weapons, the bill would allow license holders to bring guns onto school grounds without the firearm training that was previously required.

In addition to this new option, people still have the option to get the concealed weapon permits currently used, that require training, if they would wish to use it in other states that have concealed carry laws.

The bill would also legalize the ability to carry Tasers.

The legislation drew imme-

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A bill proposed Tuesday would allow individuals to bring a firearm on school grounds unless prohibited by a posted sign. diate opposition from lawmakers of both parties, including Republican state Sen. Luther Olsen, R-Ripon, and state Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca, D-Kenosha, according to the Associated Press.

“The authors of the bill put forward extreme provisions that go beyond even constitutional carry by allowing guns in schools, secure mental health facilities and police stations, while placing the burden on these facilities to protect citizens,” Barca said in a statement.

Gov. Scott Walker and GOP leaders offered general support for the Second Amendment

without explicitly saying if they support the bill.

According to Brooks, the right to keep and bear arms in the Second Amendment is a key part of both the U.S. Constitution and the state Constitution. Brooks says this legislation expands freedoms and liberties while protecting private property rights.

“Under this bill, if you are legally allowed to own a handgun, you can carry it concealed— no license, no fees, no government hoops to jump through,” Rep. Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma, another co-author of the bill, said in a statement.

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asm from page 1 what an apartheid is,” Zoe Kellner, a UW-Madison student, said in open forum. “ASM, vote against this legislation and do not delegitimize the South African people’s struggle.”

Yogev Ben-Yitschak, another student, said the bill invalidates his identity and those of many others on campus.

“As an Israeli student who has found a home here in Madison, I am hurt,” Ben-Yitschak said. “I will be the first one to say, I don’t agree with everything Israel does … But with this bill, you would just make Madison a non-inclusive community for me and for the 7,000 Jewish students who feel deeply connected to Israel.”

Similar debates have also occurred nationally on many college campuses, as students at other universities have urged their administrations to divest from companies with ties to Israel. Many of these pushes have been a part of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement—which the Anti-Defamation League has said is “rampant with misinformation and distortion.”

However, ASM Rep. Glen Water made clear in the council meeting that the sponsors of the UW-Madison legislation are not part of the BDS movement.

Isaac Rudin, a member of Badgers United Against Hate and an organizer of a group that attended the open forum, said he was “disturbed and deeply frustrated” by the legislation, which he called “hateful.”

“Student government is taking radical positions and voting on these policies instead of working to better our campus,” Rudin told The Daily Cardinal.

Rudin said he has researched some of the companies that ASM is proposing divesting from, and found they play a direct role in helping students by providing scholarships and internships.

Some Jewish members of student government were also perturbed by the legislation.

Ariela Rivkin, a Jewish ASM representative and the incoming senior class president, said the legislation puts “division and hate at the forefront of student life.”

“I am deeply hurt, offended and disappointed by this resolution,” Rivkin told The Daily Cardinal. “It will not contribute to a solution, and will only seek to divide students on campus.”

A UW-Madison expert also spoke out against the legislation.

Chad Goldberg, a UW-Madison sociology professor who is associated with the Center for Jewish Studies, said the resolution would “alienate many constituencies,” “hurt thousands of American workers” affiliated with the companies named and would actually hurt Palestinians, because Palestine is economically dependent on Israel.

“Divestment is an extremely blunt instrument … You cannot [divest] without hurting the Palestinians you want to help,” Goldberg said.

After roughly 55 speakers took the microphone, student representatives were allowed to speak.

ASM Vice Chair Mariam Coker said she heard a lot of “empty solidarity” during the night’s discussion of the legislation, and questioned whether those speaking in opposition to the proposal really supported liberation for all groups.

She also asked that the dialogue not end in that moment.

“Talk, talk,” Coker said. “Try to understand why people are writing this legislation. Try to understand why people have issues with these things.”

Madeline Heim contributed to this report.

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Surely you’ve seen, or at least heard of, David Zucker’s movies.

The 1971 UW-Madison alumnus is a giant in the film industry. He directed “Airplane!” and “The Naked Gun,” and helped start the careers of South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker as well as “Dumb and Dumber” directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly. In town for a campus tour with his son, I sat down with Zucker to talk about his time at UW-Madison and everything that followed.

Were you studying film when you were here?

I probably took my first film class when I was a junior. I think it was called ‘Introduction to Radio, TV & Film.’ The major was speech, and I specialized in film.

Did you know that’s what you wanted to do when you were coming to Madison, or did you just kind of find it?

I didn’t know. I had no idea they even had a major in film.

But I was interested in film. I was fooling around with cameras all through high school, and I thought in high school that I’d like to eventually write and direct television commercials. When you grow up in Milwaukee, you don’t really think that you’re ever going to become a movie director.

That’s not really in the cards. It just turned out that way.

So I went to Wisconsin, and I took this course, and I was hooked.

I loved the professor, whose name was Richard Sherman. I did a 10-minute short for that class, and I showed it in my study section, and everybody laughed. I was the only one who did anything funny.

Everything was pretty artsy then.

So the TA showed it to the professor, and he asked me to show it for the whole 600-student lecture hall, and we showed that. I did it with my brother, who was a freshman, and it got big laughs, so we thought “Hey, we could probably make people laugh.”

Do you think your time on campus at Madison changed your interest in comedy, or the type of comedy you wanted to pursue?

I think it did. It had a big influence because we were exposed in both the film courses I took, and there were these film societies.

They’d show movies, and this [was] before you could stream [movies], or whatever you get now. But the only way you could see an old movie was to go to these film societies, and they would show movies in … these huge lecture halls. And that’s where I saw “Duck Soup,” and “A Night at the Opera.” That’s where I was exposed to the Marx brothers. And I think that had a big influence on me.

And it was a crazy time when you were on campus, too.

It was a very serious time.

Everybody was protesting the Vietnam War, but I think my brother and I, even through all that, saw the humor in it. I don’t think we took it all that seriously.

One thing we’ve been able to do is kind of see the humor in everything. I remember, around 1967, in the heat of all the demonstrations

and the marches and the riots, that was the first year they instituted student photo IDs. And so a bunch of my friends and I, everybody said, well, they’re just trying to do this so they can identify us in the demonstrations. And so everybody says, ‘we’re not going to do it.’

And of course, they all caved, except me. So this was my University of Wisconsin ID. Zucker shows me a picture of his student ID. He’s dressed up in a head scarf, sunglasses and a fake mustache.

They let you take it like that?

Yeah, and I spoke in an accent.

It was ridiculous.

I was reading about how, in the middle of all these protests, you and your brother were doing practical jokes in Memorial Library.

Well, we started Kentucky Fried Theater here on campus with our pal Jim Abrahams, who went to high school with us, and Dick Chudnow. And they were four years older than we were, and they were the ones who did these pranks at the library.

Jim would be studying in the library, and would open up a briefcase, and would take out a tablecloth and put it over the library table, and then take out plates, and a whole table setting, candles, lit the candles. And by this time, everybody was watching. And then Chudnow came in dressed as a waiter with this silver pot and delivered it, and it was a McDonald’s hamburger, and Jim would eat it.

Another time, Jim would walk in the library with crutches carrying a load of books. Chudnow went by and kicked the crutch out so he fell down, and people were just outraged.

So can you tell me a little more about the origins of the Kentucky Fried Theater?

I had graduated already, and I went around applying for jobs at television stations. I couldn’t get any work, so I worked for my dad as a construction expeditor for a couple of buildings he was building in Milwaukee.

Months went by, and I went down to Chicago and saw this show called ‘Void Where Prohibited

by Law,’ which was a videotape show. At one end was a TV monitor, and at the other end was a Coke machine, and in the middle was a gigantic waterbed. And we all sat on the waterbed and we watched this fifty-minute videoshow, and I laughed hysterically.

And I thought “we could do this, that’s what we could do.”

So I drove right back up to Madison, and told Jerry “this is what we’re going to do,” and then we recruited Jim Abrahams and Dick Chudnow. And what we did was combine the videoshow with live sketches, and that became the Kentucky Fried Theater, which we opened here in Madison on Regent Street.

Did it go well at the beginning?

Yeah, we put up flyers on campus and word got out instantly, and we were packed for a year.

How long did you do Kentucky Fried Theater?

We did a year in Madison.

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UW-Madison alumnus David Zucker directed the comedy classic, “Airplane!”

We could only charge a dollar a ticket. We were so successful, we knew it was funny. We saw what was on “The Tonight Show,” for instance, and those were the days when Johnny Carson was doing “The Tonight Show.” He had this sketch group playing, and we thought we were better than they were, so we moved out to L.A., started our Kentucky Fried Theater in West L.A., and we got on “The Tonight Show.” And we were on twice, but we weren’t really going to be a TV group, so we started writing movies.

We started writing “Airplane!” in 1975.

It’s crazy to me that “Airplane!” was top five box office for its year, because I look at it now and it’s all superhero movies and sequels.

Do you think something like “Airplane!” could do as well if you did it today?

It would do well, it would be a hit, but I don’t know if we could raise the money for it. I’ve got scripts that are funny, but it’s hard to raise money. I’d like to do these movies, but… Hollywood’s just terrible. The movies are terrible, and the comedies are terrible.

What comedies do you like today?

The last movie comedy that I liked was “Bad Grandpa.” I laughed at that, and “Bridesmaids” I thought was funny. But not much else since then. Those were original movies. I’m just not interested in seeing retreads that were conceived in a studio executive board room. The good stuff comes from guys that are writing stuff in their garages.

What are some of the ways you think comedy movies have changed since you first started?

Spoof has changed quite a lot. It was kind of bastardized.

It started out as this pure form with “Airplane!” and “The Naked Gun,” and those ideas get played out, so you have to find a new approach, and you have to be able to reinvent yourself. The genre has kind of died out. It needs to be reinvented.

Why do you think “Airplane!”, as a spoof, holds up more than thirty years later?

For one, it was the first. And it had a great story. The most impor-

tant thing was the story. And I think the first “Naked Gun” holds up really well, because that’s a great story. But there was no story better than “Airplane!”, because we got it from an existing movie called “Zero Hour.”

Everything just came together.

It was a classic. I don’t think we’ve done a better movie since then.

Are you working on anything else right now?

Actually, we’re working on a script to “Naked Gun 4.” Since studios only do franchises, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Pat Proft and I—he was my writing partner for the “Naked Gun”s and the “Scary Movie”s—we’re putting together a plot with Frank Drebin’s son.

So for students who are thinking about going into film, do you have any words of advice from things over the years?

Oh yeah, I would say quit now, you’ll never make it {laughs}. Because I don’t want to be responsible for getting anybody into the business. I don’t encourage my own son. I just wouldn’t even advise anybody to get into this.

We were lucky. I hesitate to give advice, but I can give opinions. And my opinion is, probably the way to do something is to just do it. Because it’s much easier now to make a video. You can put something on YouTube, and if it’s really good it’ll get seen.

But there’s a lot of people out there doing that. So there’s more competition. I don’t know how anybody gets started.

It’s probably not a good idea to worship anything, or admire anything too much. Because then you’re overshadowed by that, and then you can’t get out from under it. We admired Woody Allen, he was our idol, or Mel Brooks to a lesser extent. But it wasn’t such an admiration that we wanted to emulate what they were doing. We had our own style, and what made us laugh, and we didn’t care what people thought. We didn’t write things so that the kids will like it, we wrote things so that we liked it.

But to advise anybody to get into this business, it’s pretty ridiculous.

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Wisconsin basketball player Nigel Hayes has been vocal about wanting collegiate athletes to be paid.

Social activism worth the risk for athletes MADISON SCHULTZ opinion columnist

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arch is every collegebasketball lover’s favorite month, and this year, Badger fans were eager to see how the team would do.

Not many expected UW to beat No.1-seeded Villanova, but they did and also had a hard-fought battle against Florida that ended in a heartbreaking loss during the last seconds of overtime.

Although the team was not able to make it to the championship, players’ actions off the court are what truly set them apart from other college basketball teams.

Two of the most prominent Badger athletes, Nigel Hayes and Bronson Koenig, have used their platform to bring awareness to several issues that many others in their position might be afraid to speak out on.

There has long been debate on whether college athletes should be paid. Critics question how ethical it is for the NCAA and college institutions to profit off players who receive no monetary compensation, while the other side argues that athletes are paid in the form of free tuition and other perks.

Hayes has been outspoken on this issue and is a huge proponent for paying college athletes.

This past October, when ESPN came to campus for “College GameDay,” Hayes protested the NCAA by holding up a sign that said “Broke College Athlete, Anything Helps” and the information for a Venmo account to donate to. Hayes’ goal wasn’t to actually keep the money for himself; all of the money raised was donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County.

Hayes’ protest against the NCAA caught the entire nation’s attention and was reported by major outlets such as The New York Times, ESPN and The Huffington Post. Not many highprofile athletes on the cusp of a professional career would speak out against this issue for fear of retaliation from the NCAA,

or lack of interest from professional teams.

But Hayes uses his position as one of the most talked-about college basketball players to bring attention to this issue rather than shying away from it.

Moreover, Hayes’ donation and involvement with the Boys & Girls Club shows his dedication to improving his community. Ultimately, these children look up to Hayes and he does not back down from his status as a role model.

It is inspiring to see that they are even more committed to speaking up and striving for social change.

Hayes has also been outspoken on racial issues, specifically the Black Lives Matter movement.

Back in September, he posted a series of tweets related to racism and police brutality, one tweet writing that “To White America, black athletes should only entertain. Once they speak on social issues, they’ve gone too far...”

He is not afraid to speak up about issues that might make others feel uncomfortable and is dedicated to raising awareness on racial injustice faced by blacks.

Once again, his tweets caught the attention of many, as he has some 92,000 followers on Twitter, which forces his fans to start confronting racial issues.

Bronson Koenig has also embraced his status as a role model and activist.

As a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, Koenig is very active in its community.

Earlier this year, he traveled to Standing Rock Reservation to protest the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline which would disturb native burial grounds and contaminate surrounding water sources.

While he was there, Koenig ran a basketball clinic for Native

American children on the grounds.

There are not many Native American athletes, especially in basketball, so by working with these children, Koenig becomes a prominent figure they can look up to. He also hasn’t shied away from speaking out on other issues, such as the use of Native Americans as mascots.

Koenig’s understanding of Native American issues has made him an influential figure and advocate for the community, especially for younger children who do not always see celebrities and athletes who share their background.

Both Hayes and Koenig are taking a risk by being so vocal on these social issues. It could potentially hurt their draft prospects in the NBA, as teams may see them as too controversial.

There are real examples of athletes’ activism thwarting their careers. Colin Kaepernick, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has not found a job with another team despite his free-agency because of his choice to kneel during the national anthem to support the Black Lives Matter movement.

However, Hayes and Koenig understand this risk and continue to be activists despite the potential consequences.

They both use their fame to encourage fans and the nation to have difficult conversations regarding racial and social issues.

Both are dedicated to their sport, but it is inspiring to see that they are even more committed to speaking up and striving for social change.

While we may love watching these athletes play on the court, it is what they have done off the court that is a true testament to their character.

Madison is a sophomore majoring in English and communication arts. What are your thoughts on athletes using their platforms to spur social change?

Are sports a proper forum for social activism? Do you support Hayes and Koenig? Please send all comments and concerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

hen my friend told me that his adviser said to him “if you apply to 40 summer internships, you would be lucky to get two or three interviews,” I didn’t believe it was true.

Then I began the process and was faced with the truth.

Rejection after rejection is extremely tough, but just as tough as these rejections is never hearing back from an employer—which happens quite frequently—especially when you spend an hour on each application, pouring your hard work and time into it.

But even though it is difficult, there are a couple of things I have told myself to remember which may help my fellow internshipseekers get through the process.

First of all, always remember that there are a lot more people searching for internships than there are internships themselves.

There are simply going to be some people who don’t get their first-choice internship. It doesn’t mean that other people are better than you; it is purely a numbers game of supply and demand.

Most of the time, it just comes down to things you can’t control, like which pile your application is placed in, where you live or your connections.

The law of large numbers helps. Of that long list of companies that you are interested in, you should apply to as many of them as you can so you have a higher chance of getting an internship.

I know not everyone will agree with me on this—they will argue that quality is preferred over quantity. But honestly, if you’re searching for your first career stepping stone, you probably need to go with “scorched earth.”

It is important to balance your experience and schoolwork.

Although it is hard to watch your friends get great high-powered internships while you get multiple rejection letters, it is important to remember that we all have time. No matter what year we are in, we are college students at UW-Madison and we are here for the purpose of getting educated and to get a job upon graduation. Of course, internships are great stepping stones to landing your dream job, but if it does not work out, do not let it bring you all the way down and don’t let it interfere with other aspects of your life. GPA and extracurricular activities are also a huge part of the decision-making process for employers. They take notice of that as well.

If you don’t get an email or call back right after you apply, do not feel disheartened. Wait a little bit. Once you apply to the com-

pany, they have your resume on hand so that they can contact you in the future if positions open up or if another candidate falls through. Plus, if you are invested in the company for the long haul, you will increase your chances of getting in contact with them.

Interest goes a long way, especially if you act on it and try to connect with people who work for the company.

Lastly, there are a lot of opportunities to get experience during the school year, not just over the summer.

If you exhibit a sense of drive, dedication and positivity, then you will be rewarded.

Remember that employers want to know that you will show up for work, that you can interact with all kinds of people and that you can use raw knowledge to solve problems.

Your part-time work experience doesn’t have to be exactly synonymous with your major.

But, if you are interested in biology or any other lab sciences, you can try to get a lab or research position with a professor in between or after class.

If you are interested in business or law, there are a lot of on -campus leadership conferences and job opportunities, as well as being close to the state Capitol, which could lead to many great opportunities. And if you are looking for a chance to get money during the school year, there are plenty of ways to do that.

Even though it can seem like the search for an internship is the end-all-be-all of your future career, this is simply not the case. While internships are a great way of gaining experience and connections, they are not the only way to make yourself attractive to future employers.

If you exhibit a sense of drive, dedication and positivity, then you will be rewarded.

Employers would rather have a dedicated employee with less internship experience than someone who has an overlypadded resume, but no passion for the job.

So when you get your next rejection letter, or don’t hear back from a company you worked for hours to complete their application, don’t let it get to you.

It is important to balance your experience and schoolwork. Stay positive.

Adam is a sophomore studying applied mathematics and is currently waiting to hear back on his summer internship status.

What are your thoughts on the internship search? Have you benefitted from internships, or do you believe more in experience from other forms? Please send all questions, comments and concerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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We asked. You voted. Now the results are in for The Daily Cardinal’s 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards. You have chosen the best of the best in Madison’s eclectic culture. This guide tells you everything from where to study to what bar will get you the most bang for your buck.

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New Glarus spotted cow

It’s the smell of brats. It’s the taste of Spotted Cow. It’s the light turning pink at the flickering edge of Lake Mendota. The Terrace is home of warm memories that won’t fade when college ends. Watching the sun turn from gold to orange to pink from one of the patented Terrace chairs is a special privilege at UW-Madison.

—Allison Garcia

Studying at Memorial Union used to be a rather underwhelming experience. Sure sitting by the fire in the Rathskellar was fun but much of the building was beginning to show its almost 90 years of age. Common spaces lacked enough seating or modern conveniences like electrical outlets, the food was unexciting and the bathrooms were something out of a horror movie. Fortunately, an expansive renovation has restored the Union to its rightful place as the preeminent study spot on campus. Why lock yourself in a cage at Memorial Library when you can gaze out on the wonders of Lake Mendota? No need to suffer in the thoroughly brutalist wonders of College Library when you could be writing that essay beneath the freshly restored, funky German murals in the Stiftskellar. And when warm weather (eventually) arrives, there is the sun splashed Terrace, whose brightly colored chairs and ice cream cones make doing homework almost bearable on a gorgeous early summer evening.

—Andrew Bahl

From Capital Brewery to Ale Asylum, there are no shortage of Wisconsin breweries offering up an abundant number of excellent craft beers —whether they be seasonal selections or year-round favorites. No Wisconsin brewery does it better than New Glarus, which famously only sells its beers within the state’s borders, and no Wisconsin beer carries a mystique quite like Spotted Cow. You’ll find plenty of people who don’t buy into the Spotted Cow hype and will point to other New Glarus offerings like Wisconsin Belgian Red or Moon Man as a superior choice of beverage. But there’s a reason why Spotted Cow has been a perennial best seller and its legend has spread far beyond the state’s borders over the last two decades—it’s a damn good beer. A Spotted Cow to go along with your cheese curds at the Old Fashioned or as a cool beverage for a warm summer day on the Terrace is about as Wisconsin as it gets.

— Zach Rastall

Best Uw Tradition

plaza tavern Best drink special

Known by some as a hipster bar, its relaxed atmosphere and $2.50 Long Island iced tea deals (don’t forget to try a Long Beach) every Thursday are the perfect antidote to a long week. Skip out on laundry for a week and be that person that brings 10 quarters up to the bar to pay for the cheap drink. Once you get over the isopropyl cleaner-like first sip, you’ll be Venmo-ing friends who have cash all night.

—Ellie Herman

Favorite Study spot

Colectivo coffee Best coffee shop

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Colectivo Coffee’s decor fits its location below the unbelievably glitzy Hub on State Street; it is garish, with floor-to-ceiling windows, shockingly bright colors and the highest ceilings known to man. The Milwaukee import has taken the UW-Madison student community by storm, becoming a hotter place to grab a coffee than the comparatively-modest downtown staple Espresso Royale, or even the trusty Starbucks. Devotees of the Colectivo brand will note that the lovable Wisconsin chain has three Madison locations, including one on Capitol Square with a lovely patio perfect for sipping an iced latte on one of the roughly 60 days annually when it’s warm enough to go outside. Colectivo, named for the “artful and funky buses used for public transportation across Latin America,” is a cheery, bright spot to study, go on a date or just enjoy a tasty hot beverage. It’s not the coffee itself that sets Colectivo apart from other shops in Madison, but the ambiance—it’s just a fun place to be.

—Noah Habenstreit

Best Wisconsin-brewed beer

Great late-night eats

From this point forward, Paul is the only man you need in your life. I could write a speech fully equipped with enticing PowerPoint slides to try to tell you why Paul’s Pel’meni is the best, but if you tried it yourself, you’d know exactly why it’s so good.

Off the corner of State and Gorham, Paul’s is a hidden gem. The staff is great and the pelmeni is even better. (My favorite guy is the one that dances to intense EDM while he’s cooking). You can choose between beef or potato dumplings--or a mix of both-- and add an assortment of toppings to complete the delicious dish. They have late hours, and a Hooked deal every once in awhile, so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be stopping in for a hot dish of dumplings. I swear on Abe’s statue that you will not regret trying it.

—Jenna Mytton

Community pharmacy Favorite State street shop

Wisconsin football most fun sport to watch

There’s nothing like walking through the ornate arch on Randall Ave. with an endless stream of drunk, bib-clad fans after an early morning of shotgunning beers and cornhole games. Perfect weather for open-air tailgates and painted chests make game days the ultimate atmosphere, and wrapping your arms around the stranger next to you to belt Buttercup with 80,000 new friends is the most heart-warming five minutes in sports. Hustling down onto the field for Fifth Quarter is great fun even when the calendar turns to winter, and if it’s performance you want, don’t worry: the Badgers have made an appearance in the AP Poll in each of the past 20 seasons.

—Thomas Valtin-Erwin

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Madison’s Community Pharmacy is exactly what it sounds like: a place overflowing with community. You walk in the door and are immediately welcomed and offered help by people who know the tiniest details of every product in the store. The Community Pharmacy is not only the perfect place for those in search of alternative and herbal health care, but also a normally functioning pharmacy where you can pick up prescriptions. They have been serving the Madison community since the ’70s, and moved to their current location on State Street in 1983.

If you’re looking to shop somewhere that is a well-established, local, independent and worker-managed, look no further. This place truly is a beacon of community light and ethical products.

—Theda Berry

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Striped bibs

best uw gameday accessory When I first decided I would attend school here, one of the first pieces of apparel I wanted—no, needed—were the striped Bib overalls. As a college football fan living in the South, where most students’ idea of gameday apparel was your Sunday’s best, I fell in love with the overalls. They unite Badger fans in no other way I’ve seen. They are as beloved by Wisconsinites and “coasties” as Babcock Ice Cream, and their perfection is in their simplicity. They literally are just big overalls in red and white. Perfect. They are also useful, with a wide variety of pockets that can fit everything you need: keys, wallet, ticket, and if you’re so inclined, there’s a perfect spot for a certain type of beverage holder. The Bibs are also perfect no matter the weather. If it’s hot, it allows you to wear the bare minimum because you’re covered by the overalls. If it’s cold, which happens often in Wisconsin, then they are an extra layer that insulates that body heat.

—Bremen Keasey

Education

Favorite place to have class Renovated in 2010, it’s one of the newest buildings on campus and it’s got the amenities to match. Room L196 is like no other lecture hall on campus, with plenty of space for notebooks and laptops. The padded rolling chairs provide all the support you need for a grueling power lecture. The seminar rooms come with whiteboards, a surprisingly rare find around here, and movable tables that allow for every classroom setup imaginable, perfect for a building designed to study teaching and learning. Step outside the classroom and you’re surrounded by abundant natural light on just about every level, especially in the open study space at the back of the first floor that overlooks Lake Mendota. There’s even a terrace out back for a quick break during warmer months.

—Cameron Lane-Flehinger

Short stack eatery best brunch

if you want to be a badger Favorite wisconsin song

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As a member of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band I have heard this song more than most, and yet it never gets old.Probably because it’s Bucky’s song.

The way fans both young and old light up when they see Bucky Badger run out onto the field is irreplaceable.

—Allison Garcia

UW students flock to the State Street hot spot during the restaurant’s limited hours to get a taste of the decadent delights that get churned out of their magical kitchen. The atmosphere is mismatched, eclectic and intimate while the food is out of this world. Contrary to popular belief, the pancakes aren’t the only winning items on the menu. My personal favorite is a half order of their eggs benedict (they give you a lot). The dreamy dish features a mouth-watering, homemade buttermilk biscuit with roasted asparagus, over-easy eggs and ham sandwiched between, then generously topped with a savory hollandaise sauce.

No other benedicts I have tasted compare. There will be an inevitable line out the door but trust me, it is worth the wait.

— Jenna Mytton

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The orpheum favorite concert venue

When passing by the front doors of the Orpheum Theater while walking down State Street, people may not be able to guess that a sort of Narnia sits behind them. The space appears small upon entering, but opens into a grand auditorium classically donned in crimson velvet drapes and ornate fixture along the ceiling. Numerous glass chandeliers hang down, making the space appear massive. The theater feels comfortable during shows that may seem out of place within their ornate walls, like Adam Devine, who showcased his stand-up comedy earlier this year, to Lil Wayne, who will stop by the Orpheum stage in April. Show attendees can overlook performances in oldfashioned felt theater seats, or sit in similar comfort in floor seats. But, for me personally, the ideal show-going experience occurs while standing crammed among new and old sweaty friends in the general admission open floor area during musical concerts.

—Sammy Gibbons

taste of madison most fun festival

Each year the Capitol square gets flooded with hungry Wisconsinites desperate to end their summers with full stomachs and smiles on their faces. Held on Labor Day weekend every year, Taste of Madison is one of the best events the city has to offer each and every year. With what seems to be an infinite amount of food vendors, there’s something under the sun for everyone. Wisconsin essentials like cheese curds and beer can be found scattered among beloved food carts that typically set up shop near campus. It’s a foodie’s dreamland.

There’s practically nowhere else that you can have Jamaican jerk pork, a slice of Rocky Rococo’s pizza and some fried doughnuts for a single meal.

—Logan Rude

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THE PAST AND FUTURE OF JOURNALISM A series of lectures presented by the Daily Cardinal Alumni Association The DCAA is hosting a set of talks about what's next in journalism, given by Daily Cardinal alumni who are experts in journalism, public relations, education and business. These lectures, which will be held in Vilas Hall this Saturday, April 1, will each include a 30-minute presentation with an additional 30 minutes for Q&A. All sessions are free and open to UW faculty, staff, alumni and students!

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Changes in Crisis Communications Room 5005

Bill Utter, SVP/Partner, FleishmanHillard Kayla Johnson, Press Secretary, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal Naomi Patton, VP, Weber Shandwick

Future of Photography Room 2195

Christopher Guess, Knight Fellow, International Center for Journalists Ellie Bogue, Communications Coordinator, St. Joseph Community Health Foundation Julie Betts, Testwuide, Photographer

Transferring Skills to Careers Outside Journalism Room 4008

Allen Swerdlowe, Fellow, The American Institute of Architects Kate Powers, Former Staff Writer, Rectify (Sundance) Michael Kahn, CEO, Performics Nancy Bobrowitz, Senior Director, Global Initiatives, Columbia University

Future of Media Literacy Room 5013

Steven Reiner, Associate Professor, Stony Brook University

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SESSION 2

How Technology Impacts Brands & Brand Building Room 5055

Kelly Twohig, Head of Brand Strategy, Google

Future of Investigative Journalism Room 2195

Christopher Guess, Knight Fellow, International Center for Journalists David Umhoefer, Winner, 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting Eric Newhouse, Winner, 2000 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism

Early Life of Cardinal Founder William Wesley Young Room 5003

Charlotte Groth, Young Family Historian

Future of Journalism Education Room 2130

Vincent Filak, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Steven Reiner, Associate Professor, Stony Brook University Samuel G. Freedman, Professor, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism

Future of Adapting in Your Career Room 2195

Steven Wilstein, Author, Sportswriter and Photographer

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Future of Selling and Persuasion Room 5013

Alex Kusters, Sales Manager/Partner, Impact Networking

Future of Internet News Operations Room 2195

Tim Kelley, Director of Digital Engagement, Innovation, Lee Enterprises Steve Kerch, Assistant Managing Editor, MarketWatch Andrew Wallmeyer, Publisher and CEO, MinnPost Vincent Filak, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Future of Book Publishing and Bookselling Room 2130

Samuel G. Freedman, Professor, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism

History of the Daily Cardinal Room 5055

Allison Sansone, Program Director, American Writers Museum

Future of Freelancing Room 4008

Bill Andrews, Senior Associate Editor, Discover Magazine Hannah Furfaro, Science Writer based in New York City Emma Roller, Political Writer based in Washington, D.C.

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Walker plans to move ‘Welcome To Wisconsin’ signs one yard south every day until Illinois catches on

By Jared Holloway THE DAILY CARDINAL

In a stunning move that has gained overwhelming bipartisan support, Gov. Scott Walker has confirmed his intent to move the state’s southernmost “Welcome to Wisconsin” signs gradually south until Illinois becomes aware of it.

The signs, used by commuters and tourists to mark the border between the two states, will be moved south by one yard every day, under the cover of darkness, so that Wisconsin will appear to start farther south than it actually does.

“Think of it like when you were a kid trying to steal your friend’s milk carton,” Walker said as the applause died down.

“If you just take it, he’ll probably notice. However, if you inch it over, little by little, he

won’t notice the subtle changes.

We hope to enact this method with our signs. Our goal is to eventually move them south of Chicago, maybe even south of Illinois altogether!”

State representatives enthusiastically drew up and passed a bill.

“This is really refreshing,” state Rep. Terese Berceau, D-Madison, said. “In a time when we are so divided as a nation, bamboozilin’ Illinois will be something to bind us together. I have high hopes not only for the future of our politics, but for the state of Wisconsin itself.”

Despite the frenzy of excitement, Walker urged discretion, stating that in order to truly succeed in a prank, the prankee must remain unaware.

“I know we all want to talk

about this, but it is your civic duty to remain silent until we have succeeded. If Illinois finds out before we get started, it won’t be any fun,” Walker said.

However, he flashed a grin and reassured the listeners: “There will be plenty of time to talk about it after the state issues its official ‘GOT EM’.”

The timetables were undetermined at the time of the press conference, but both the governor and representatives assured the media that plans are swinging into motion.

“Rest assured,” declared Walker, “that this is to be perhaps the sickest prank in the history of the great state of Wisconsin.”

At press time, Capitol workers were seen sneaking toward Springfield with rolls of toilet paper in hand.

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This photograph depicts a “Welcome to Wisconsin” sign at its current location. In the future, it will be moved farther and farther south.

Life scheduled to end on Earth by 2050 under executive order

By Patrick Hoeppner THE DAILY CARDINAL

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Pictured is an example of a drinking fountain. Non-Wisconsinites have historically been confused by the complete and utter lack of bubbles.

By creating new bubbling drinking machine, smartass Wisconsinite proves point

By Noah Mack THE DAILY CARDINAL

Mathew Leedom, an engineer at the Wisconsin General Electric factory, developed a fully functional bubbling drinking fountain Monday night, giving validity to the well-known “bubbler,” a slang term used to describe the hydrating machine.

A 15-year veteran with GE, Leedom decided to develop the blueprint for the machine after a debate with an out-of-state coworker about the proper name for the device. Despite the lack of bubbling occurring in any of the fountains, Leedom refused to do away with the name bubbler and instead created the new “Lambo 5000” bubbling drinking fountain.

The project cost approximately $5 million to prototype with an estimated 50 employees working around the clock. A shining example of poor money allocation, Leedom has not expressed any remorse for his actions.

Cardinal reporters sat down with

Leedom to discuss the invention: “I wanted to make a bubbler that dispensed both cool, refreshing water as well as coldhard revenge. Does this look like a fountain to you? Does it have Greek gods urinating into a pool? No, it does not, which is why it’s called a bubbler.”

The bubbles come in different shades including green, yellow and a combination of green and yellow. They serve no purpose besides comforting a stubborn man’s ego and delighting some dehydrated passersby.

Across the front of the machine there is a large sign disclaiming “This bubbler is funded by General Electric, proudly denying any affiliation with water fountains, drinking fountains and any other demented abomination of a name that you out-of-state fools can think of.”

At press time, Leedom was constructing a new type of cheese curd to further establish Wisconsin traditions in common culture.

President Donald Trump’s new executive order was applauded by anti-life advocates as an effective means by which to end all life on earth by 2050. The new form outlines an ultimatum for an environmental global extinction event through agricultural devastation, climate crisis and the destruction of existing natural resources.

Ideally, the text reads, the global extinction events which will bring about the end of most multicellular life-forms on earth should occur by 2040, if not by 2050.

The executive order aims to curb the existence of all life on Earth by rolling back fuel emissions standards on cars, refossilizing the American power grid and slashing funding for the agency responsible for ensuring the safety of the environment.

The conditions of the bill are expected to take effect just

quickly enough to speed the spread of scorching droughts, cataclysmic coastal flooding and widespread natural disasters. The order aims to trigger a mass extinction event before 2050, just 25 years after the goal period of the Paris Climate Accord had passed into memory.

“Extinction only happens to lame species, like dinosaurs and trilobites.”

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“We don’t believe that the environment plays a factor in the function of our modern economy. People are not a species, and therefore cannot go extinct,” White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a briefing. “Extinction only happens to lame species, like dinosaurs and trilobites.”

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White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon added that “this planet would probably be better off with all of us gone.”

The tactics used from several of Trump’s policies, including a brash disregard of the scientific data displaying a clear rise in temperatures over the last half-century as a direct result of human carbon emissions, are justified by the rejuvenation of antiquated and industrially inferior coal-mining operations in states like West Virginia.

Dragging the sustainability of our economy backwards, Spicer claims, is worth the short-term nationalistic appeal.

“People are clearly not a species threatened by planetary destruction,” White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said.

“The only animals that need the oceans clean are slow and stupid, like the killer whale with the crooked fin from ‘Blackfish.’”

Bannon added, “I never was a fan of camping. Better with the forest gone.”

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ACROSS 1 Nonaggressive Asian snake 6 FBI agent, slangily 10 On the waves 14 Nonoriginal copy 15 System with an LP player 16 They drill through stuff 17 Like a needy one with NOT EVEN A MOUSE? 20 Type of oven 21 The meaty part of menus?

22 Poem of tribute 23 Historic event of 1944 24 Notes from the boss 28 Feature of some man caves 30 Large hawks 32 Hard-nosed and unbending 35 Use a Singer 36 Escapee who was free as a LOST BIRD? 40 Precious stone 41 Product taken for mild pain 42 Bewildered “for words”?

45 “___ you when you’re sleeping ...”

49 Indian honorific 50 Commotions 52 Santa in California 53 Drink for Opie Taylor 56 Boast

57 “I’ll get my high school diploma, DOG GONE it!” is ...

61 ___ vera (common lotion ingredient) 62 Ireland, to natives 63 Assists a criminal 64 Uttered “not guilty” in court 65 Customs or directions 66 Deli sausage DOWN 1 Polish metropolis 2 Make a place one’s home 3 Miniprogram for computers 4 Wrinkle-crushing device 5 Word with “little,” “much” or “late” 6 Gold Coast place 7 Not quite crying, but almost 8 One place to love from 9 “Good shot!”

10 Any excessive drug user 11 Manly address 12 Abbr. meaning “and more” 13 Fire residue 18 Second versions of screenplays 19 Rope-making material 23 Carpenter’s groove 25 Arizona city

26 When repeated thrice, a court cry 27 Storm heading, sometimes 29 Blackball 30 “Some time ago ...”

31 Open horse-drawn carriage with one seat 33 Legendary Hall-of-Famer Willie 34 “That’s ___ ya got?”

36 Prefix with “physical” 37 Female domestic worker, in Mumbai 38 Stocking stuffers 39 “Treasure Island” author’s monogram 40 It can be a main feature 43 Exhibited a certain speech defect 44 Certain woodwind 46 Bring-home-the-bacon person 47 Approves officially, as legislation 48 Most wise 50 Mimic’s business 51 Antiwar animals 54 Sketched 55 Large continent 56 See 49-Across 57 Alfred E. Neuman dental feature 58 Right-angle bend 59 Female deer 60 Not cooked

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Strong doubles play powering Badgers to excellent season

By Will Stern The Daily Cardinal

In head coach Danny Westerman’s first year at the helm in 2015, the Badgers managed to double the previous year’s win total with 14 victories, their best season in half a decade.

A year later, Wisconsin looks poised to take the next step and make some noise in the stacked Big Ten. This Badger team is unrecognizable from those of years past with one of the best doubles lineups in the country, as well as clutch singles play that has elevated Westerman’s team to a dominant 11-2 record.

Strong play from the top doubles position is a huge reason for UW’s success. Juniors Chema Carranza and Josef Dodridge have absolutely locked down the top pairing this sea-

son. After falling in two of their first three matches of the spring season, they have been on a tear.

Since Feb. 16, they have won six straight matches.

Junior captain Lamar Remy and freshman Chase Colton have taken ten of their twelve matches at the No. 2 slot. Their only two losses came in back-to-back matches against Clemson and Cornell.

Sophomore Osgar O’Hoisin and senior John Zordani have been solid at third doubles.

Before dropping their last two matches, the duo had lost only a single match.

Overall, the Badgers are a pristine 60-30 in doubles matches this season.

The big question mark for the rolling Wisconsin squad is if they can find consistency and depth from their singles positions.

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The Badgers’ doubles play has played a key role in helping UW jump out to an excellent start to the year at 11-2.

At the first singles spot, Remy and Dodridge are a combined 7-5.

This is not a promising sign as the Badgers have yet to face the class of the Big Ten, like Ohio State and Northwestern, whose top singles positions are some of the best in the nation.

From the second slot through the fourth, a joint effort from Carranza, Dodridge, Remy, O’Hoisin and Colton has produced a 26-9 record that has powered the singles rotation all season.

Less impressive is the fifth spot. Westerman has struggled to find a constant contributor as it is the only position that lies under the .500 mark (5-6) at this point.

The Badgers are riding a fivematch winning streak as they enter their toughest stretch of the season. Over the next eight conference matches, they will face five ranked teams. No. 1 Ohio State looks unstoppable in the early going of conference play after taking care of both Michigan and Michigan State handily.

Coming up, the Badgers will host back-to-back matches against No. 19 Northwestern and No. 20 Illinois to defend their undefeated conference record.

Northwestern has the potential to be one of the most dangerous teams in the Big Ten. Earlier this year, the Wildcats toppled No. 7 TCU in a huge upset. However, in four matches against ranked opponents since that January win, they have yet to win a match.

Northwestern’s visit Friday evening can either serve as a trademark win for an up-andcoming Wisconsin tennis program, or an indication of work left to be done.

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Seniors like Sara Novak are leaving their mark on the UW program, willing the Badgers to numerous hard-fought wins.

UW softball off to best start in years by way of stellar veteran leadership

By Jonathan Mills The Daily Cardinal

After a stellar 2016 campaign, the UW softball team has knocked already-high expectations out of the park in 2017.

As the season plunges into competitive conference action, Wisconsin will need to muster all of its confidence and toughness to beat rivals like Michigan and Minnesota. However, a nearly perfect preseason for the Badgers offered notable performances and teased what may come in Big Ten play.

After 26 games on the road, the Badgers finished with a spectacular 23-3 record. With stops ranging from Clearwater to Cedar Falls, UW threw down its best start to a season since 2013.

In late February, the Badgers received high praise for their play against top-ranked opponents like South Florida and James Madison. Expert performances from veteran players like seniors Chloe Miller and Sara Novak have been early high notes for the Badgers; the pair of veterans have taken the reigns of the program and show no signs of slowing down.

Freshman Kaitlyn Menz also joined in on the action early in the season. After only her second weekend as an Division I pitcher, Menz earned Freshman of the Week Honors.

Menz limited opponents to a measly 1.94 earned-run average as the Badgers blew by two ranked teams. In addition to her two wins, Menz held batters to just a .232 batting average while chipping in on the offensive end as well.

Similarly, transfer shortstop Brooke Wyderski is showing signs of brilliance as a defensive player. She racked up impressive offensive numbers while playing for Loyola University Chicago, but this year her impressive glove work has been a fantastic addition to an already-formidable lineup.

In mid-March, the Badgers ruled the Rockies and finished the Colorado State Classic Tournament with a 5-0 record.

Though the thin air in Colorado

makes for an easier outing for any hitter, the clinic that UW put on in Fort Collins was remarkable by any measure.

The hit parade was led by sophomore Stephanie Lombardo, who drove home four home runs over the fivegame tournament. Against Colorado State, the Badgers tallied the program’s fourth-most RBIs (13) ever as the runs just kept coming. Wisconsin also got contributions from Miller and junior Chloe Jenkins, who added back-to-back moonshots of their own.

A 14-5 victory over Northwestern in the first conference game was well-deserved, but Wisconsin could not find similar run support in its second game. Northwestern starter Kaley Winegarner silenced the Badgers and allowed just three hits in eight innings in the 5-4 Wildcat victory. Poor Badger fielding kept NU in the game and the Wildcats scored enough early runs to survive. The final game of the three-game stretch against Northwestern went the Badgers’ way and they took a 7-1 victory. There was still room for improvement, though.

Wisconsin left five players on base and in tighter games, that could be a deciding factor.

As the Badgers look ahead, an extremely tough stretch of games looms on the horizon.

First, Wisconsin will host conference rivals Nebraska and Iowa, then travel to Purdue to face the Boilermakers.

Once they return from West Lafayette, Ind., the Badgers face a doubleheader in against Minnesota and Michigan.

At first glance, the grueling schedule against conference opponents looks intimidating.

But head coach Yvette Healy sees no reason to worry.

“I know how hard the Big Ten is. We’ll really have our hands full, especially when it’s a year you matchup and you’ve got Michigan, Northwestern, Nebraska, Minnesota,” she said.

“Our goal for the preseason was to teach this team how to win and for them to work together.

We did just that.”

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Nisse: LaVar Ball setting son up to fail with outlandish public behavior Jake Nisse wednesday word

LaVar Ball is loving his moment in the spotlight.

What may have started as an honest attempt to drum up NBA interest for his son Lonzo, a projected Top 3 pick in the upcoming draft, has cascaded into the formation of his own celebrity and mass attention around his family.

LaVar has said his son is better than Steph Curry, told of his desire for a $1 billion dollar shoe contract for his three sons and even appeared on ESPN’s First Take alone to spout that he could beat Michael Jordan in a one-on-one matchup. LaVar averaged just 2.2 points per game in his lone season of college basketball at Mississippi State.

The obvious-but-sad result of LaVar’s outlandish behavior is that it will not only follow him, but his son Lonzo as well.

Lonzo, a First-Team AllAmerican, can keep his head down, say all the right things before the draft and impress the scouting combine, but he will always be connected with his father’s outlandish comments. Every day, it seems like fans—myself included—view him less as a supremely talented basketball player and moreso the offspring of a serial attention seeker, and that isn’t fair to Lonzo.

If Ball flounders early on in his career, he will be met with far less patience than Dekker and Kaminsky.

However, it does appear that at least team executives are not concerned with Lonzo’s father, as a report from USA Today’s Sam Amick cited multiple executives who were still confident that Lonzo will be a Top 3 pick.

Still, the fact that concerns such as these are even being levied at all speaks to the absurd level of attention that LaVar is creating around his son.

While Lonzo’s draft stock may not be affected by his father’s recent public tour, the expectations surrounding him certainly will be, as he will likely be deemed a bust if he fails to become anything less than an All-Star.

These types of expectations, which are common for early-first rounders—though are perhaps even higher for Lonzo—can be looked at as a microcosm of fans’ and executives’ perceptions of oneand-done players.

Though a player like Lonzo, with just one year of college experience, will certainly have growth to make in the NBA, it often seems that highly touted players like him are viewed with less patience than is fair for a 19 or 20-year old.

It would be perfectly normal for Lonzo to struggle in his first year or

two in the league, but thanks to the fanfare surrounding him, and the price that his future team will have paid for him, such struggles could potentially be viewed as intolerable.

It’s no wonder that we remember busts like Darko Milicic and Kwame Brown and forget far later picks with lower expectations.

By contrast, Wisconsin has recently sent the less-heralded Sam Dekker and Frank Kaminsky to the NBA, three-year and fouryear players, respectively, who have been allowed time to grow in the league despite entering at far older ages than Lonzo will.

While Dekker and Kaminsky were never viewed as having the same natural talent and ceiling as Lonzo, they were still the No. 18 and No. 9 overall picks, respectively, who had proven themselves over stellar college basketball careers.

Kaminsky’s rookie season in the NBA was nothing to write home about, as the former Badger started just three games for the Charlotte Hornets. Dekker, meanwhile, toiled in the D-League for the Houston Rockets’ affiliate.

But like most rookies, they were viewed as works-in-progress, and there didn’t seem to be much panic around the performances of either.

This season, Dekker has worked his way into the Rockets’ rotation, while Kaminsky improved his per-game totals for points, assists, rebounds and steals and has started more than a dozen games.

If Lonzo flounders early on in his NBA career, he will be met with far less patience than Dekker and Kaminsky have been, and not just because he is supposed to be better.

It’s not only that Lonzo is projected to be a higher pick than the two former Badgers, but that he has far more attention and scrutiny surrounding him—largely due to his father—even more so than this year’s fellow oneand-done superstars Markelle Fultz and Josh Jackson.

It’s in this comparison of Lonzo—not with less talented players like Dekker and Kaminsky but legitimate draft contenders like Fultz and Jackson—where one can see the true absurdity of the attention and expectations his father is manufacturing for him.

One-and-done players such as Kyrie Irving, John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins have all come into the league and met or exceeded expectations en route to becoming franchise players, and there’s no reason that Lonzo can’t do the same exact thing.

But the type of expectations surrounding Lonzo are almost unforeseen and the point guard will be under massive pressure to perform in the NBA. The amount of commotion surrounding Lonzo makes him a jacked-up, supremely hyped version of the college star prototype, but it’s not yet clear whether he is actually more talented than his peers and predecessors as his father says he is.

That ability will be determined in the near future, but one thing is for certain: his path to the top is already far more cluttered than it needs to be.

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Players like Frank Kaminsky were given a chance to grow over the course of a few NBA seasons.

Thanks to his father, Lonzo Ball won’t be afforded the same opportunity when he enters the league.

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