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MPD chief clarifies use of deadly force policy By Irene Burski The daily cardinal
Madison Police Department Chief Mike Koval called for a broader discussion regarding MPD’s “deadly force” policy on his blog Tuesday, in the continuing aftermath following the shooting death of Tony Robinson this March. “Use of force is one of the most critical and criticized pieces of law enforcement,” said Ald. Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, District 5. “It’s certainly a big piece of the current conversation.” Koval’s post came in concurrence with the community preparing for the district attorney’s decision on whether to prosecute MPD Officer Matt Kenny for his involvement in the death of Tony Robinson. The decision is expected to be released in the upcoming
weeks, following a 48-hour advisory pre-announcement. “In our line of work, officers are not granted any “mulligans” or “do over’s” when confronted with a deadly force encounter,” Koval wrote. “If an officer is faced with a suspect pointing a gun at them from close range, the cop should not be forced to “guess” as to whether the subject is bluffing.” MPD’s policy only authorizes the use of deadly force when in defense of another or oneself under the “imminent danger of death,” or to aid in the arrest of a suspect that either has or is expected “to cause death and great bodily harm,” which requires the officer to have “reasonable cause,” according to Koval’s post. Deadly force is not authorized for use as a warning shot, for use
from a moving vehicle unless under special circumstances or for when its use rather than nonuse would potentially put bystanders in danger. All instances of deadly force use are required to be reported immediately to the officer in charge or immediate supervisor. “Whenever there is a police action that results in the loss of life, it is understood and entirely appropriate that everything should be scrutinized,” Koval wrote. According to national statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice, jointly published with the National Institute of Justice, the rate of civilians being shot and killed was about one instance per 1,000 officers. However, statistics also showed more than 27 million complaints of “excessive force” reported in city police departments.
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MPD Chief Mike Koval wrote in a post that officers don’t get second chances when determining whether to use deadly force.
Police violence against blacks considered to be a ‘queer issue’ By Abbey Alfredson The daily cardinal
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Madison Mayor Paul Soglin criticized Uber’s practices Tuesday and called on Gov. Scott Walker to veto the recent Uber bill.
Soglin calls for Uber reform amid two sexual assaults By Jen Wagman The daily cardinal
Calling the incidents “inevitable,” Madison Mayor Paul Soglin responded to sexual assault allegations Tuesday involving drivers employed by the privately owned rideshare service Uber. “[Uber] is taking time and resources, unnecessarily, because of [their] attitude [as a] billion dollar international corporation which does not respect the law,” Soglin said during a press conference. In his remarks on the importance of private transport safety in
Madison, Soglin articulated a desire for increased industry regulations of private transportation companies by local government. “[Uber] has stonewalled us [by] saying, which is their right, that they will not provide us with information about the driver without a search warrant or subpoena,” Soglin said, speaking on the company’s handling of the sexual assault allegations. However, the Uber website says the company requires an extensive
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M Adams, Freedom Inc. and Young, Gifted and Black Coalition organizer, provided insight to an audience of students through her “lived experience” of having a father who was incarcerated for more than 20 years and her life as a person who is both black and genderqueer. The event, titled “How Police Killing Unarmed Black People is a Queer Issue,” saw Adams argue that police brutality toward blacks coexists with the battle for rights the LGBTQ community faces. She argued the LGBTQ community fits within the human rights framework, which advocates equal rights for all humans. “Human rights are for
humans,” Adams said to a round of applause. Adams said police brutality should be a concern for the white LGBTQ community because there are many facets to a person besides their sexuality, all of which must be taken into account when advocating for certain rights and equal treatment by police. “My queer is black,” Adams said. “So, if I’m going to be free as a queer black person my black must also be free.” Kiah Price, a student who attended the lecture, said Adams spoke out about issues that are typically not discussed and believes her argument was valuable. “Black lives matter and black trans* matter,” Price said. “If we are going to call ourselves a real society and
have humanity, then we have to embrace humanity.”
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Adams also touched base on the “urban rebellion” in Baltimore, which she said is a black queer issue. She believes the white LGBTQ community needs to support the “rebellion” because there are queer black people involved, both
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Madison police arrest teenager in Cheba Hut incident A surveillance video led to the Monday arrest of a juvenile suspected of pointing a handgun at Cheba Hut employees, according to a Madison Police Department spokesperson. The 16-year-old male suspect shattered the glass front door of the downtown sandwich shop at 453 W. Gilman Street after getting into an
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argument with another patron early Saturday morning. The teen pointed a handgun at restaurant staff members after they chased him into an alleyway outside Cheba Hut around 2:45 a.m. The suspect was described by police as 5-foot-8-inches tall and around 160 pounds in their initial report.
MPD officers arrested the suspect and took him to the Juvenile Reception Center. The suspect now faces tentative charges of second degree reckless endangerment, damage to property, carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct, according to MPD Public Information Officer Joel DeSpain.
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ave you made it this far? Haven’t been nodding off, have you? Don’t worry, I’m almost done here. Call it a hunch (or call it hindsight) but when I was standing in the residence of Karenina Montgomery, I felt I was near the end too. She welcomed me inside. I got a better look of her apartment, though not much of one. In reality it was an efficiency. I could see her bed and kitchen from the door. Topography maps, most of them covered in strange symbols, coordinates and some golden ratios, covered the wall entirely. There was a dresser, covered in decks of cards and totems. In the very center was a table, mostly clear except for a long, tall whorled candle that looked like a seashell and a small stereo that was still blasting “Cobra Bora” by 808 State. As I stepped inside, Ms. Montgomery took her hood off. She was youthful but not young, if that makes sense. She must at least have been a college senior. She lived up to her first namesake (Anna Karenina, tragically Russian) right down to the way her brown locks were curled. With one hand she turned off the stereo. An eerie silence prevailed. She held up a hand to me as I was about to speak. “Who sent you to me?” “Oh, well… I didn’t catch her name, but she was wrapped up in a tartan blanket.” “Oh good, Genevieve got it back.” “Right, right.” “Next question: why did you come to me?” I had to pick my words carefully. It was late and I didn’t want to waste this woman’s time. After all, I was alone, in a room that (for all intents and purposes) did not exist unless you knew about the secret elevator. You would have been a bit reticent in my boots, too. I had to be honest though. I pulled out the picture of the bull crane—it was a little bent and smushed by this time—and held it before her. “I showed Genevieve this and she immediately directed me to you.” Without skipping a beat, she took the piece of paper from me. “I was about to make some tea. Have a seat.” I felt sort of like Samuel Coleridge’s ancient mariner, when the albatross falls from his neck. Free of one bird at least, though it didn’t truly dawn on me until Montgomery came back after a few minutes. She brought with her (on a platter) a kettle, two cups (they had a nice tessellated pattern) with saucers, a bowl of loose leaves and a box of matches. Before she sat down, Montgomery took a match and lit the candle. Then, when its flame was burning brightly, she
took the bull crane and burnt it before my eyes. I didn’t move to stop her. It lit up quickly, a tongue of flame lapping against Montgomery’s fingertips. She seemed unfazed by the fire. “First and foremost, this was a very dangerous thing for you to be carrying around. You’re lucky you only showed this to Genevieve.” I didn’t mention that I had also shown it to McDaniels, the Five Guys line cook, as well. Too much detail. “Well what makes it so dangerous?” I asked. She smiled. “Let me pour us some tea first. I hope you don’t mind me doing a reading at the end.” “What are you, a witch?” “Of course.” “Oh.” “What’s the matter?” “You really practice divination?” “Divination is a load of crap. Don’t be ridiculous.” “I thought you were a witch.” “Of course.” “But don’t witches—” “Are you going to tell me what a witch should and shouldn’t do?” She said this curtly. I decided not to press the issue any further. “Hmm. You sound like the nuns in ‘White Noise.’” “I’ll take that as a compliment,” she said, handing me a teacup. We drank the tea through our entire talk. It tasted like crayon wax, but at that point I was glad to have anything. “So,” said Montgomery, “you’re the one following in Rice’s footsteps. Or picking up where he left off.” “Wait, you knew about Rice?” “Of course. He visited me a few times for consultations.” I had to smile at that. “And I bet he wanted to consult more than your tarot cards.” “He’s dead, isn’t he?” The tea in my gut went cold, sending shivers up and down my arms. “I guess anyone would be if they had that piece of paper with them, right?” “So he kept it even after I warned him. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. If I were a disconsolate man like that, I’d grasp a scrap of paper like that myself.” I didn’t press her further. My head was buzzing. My eyes weighed heavily in my head. I was about ready to fall asleep at that table. I was semi-paranoid she had drugged my tea for some reason, but of course she had used the same leaves for her cup as well. Or maybe she had lined my cup with— “Your tea isn’t spiked, by the way.” “How did you know what I was thinking?” “Anyone who wants to run around dressed like a detective in this day and age is bound to be a little twitchy. Now hand me your teacup. I’ll read your fortune.” She pushed her own cup and saucer toward me. “Here. We’ll both get our fortunes read.” There’s a word for this practice: tasseography. Montgomery told me this in passing. With no prior experience, I just copied her method— carefully pouring out any spare tea onto the saucer and then looking at the tea leaves that remained. It
looked like a blob. I didn’t know what it meant. “Oh you poor bastard,” I heard Montgomery say. She was looking straight at me, cradling the tea cup. “Funny. Rice said the same thing to me just earlier.” “Poor, poor bastard.” “I could say the same thing about you, Karenina.” She brought back that smile of hers. “You don’t get it do you? Even without that bull crane you’re still in legitimate danger.” “How do you mean?” “There was something else you came up here for, wasn’t there? Something that came before Rice’s death.” Witch or no witch, I found her keenness uncanny. “As a matter of fact, there is something,” I said. “I have to find the Tenny Bros.” She was silent for a minute, wearing a mask of utter placidity. I was tempted to leave when she spoke up again. “You know, Rice visited me earlier today. He mentioned you.” “And?” She shook her head. “Poor bastard. The answer you were seeking was in your office the whole time. Those are his words.” *** I didn’t lose any time running back to Humanities. I’m surprised I
didn’t stop, despite almost tripping on the hem of my coat. I was livid. Had this all been one big set up? When I got to my office I saw it had been tampered with—the lock was busted—and I saw Schlep heaped in one corner. I couldn’t ascertain his condition, because sitting before me was my Merriam-Webster dictionary with a lamp burning over it. The book laid sprawled open, deliberately. I stepped up to it. It didn’t take long to find what I was looking for. TENEBROUS adjective | ten-e-brous | 1: shut off from the light: DARK, MURKY <tenebrous depths> 2: hard to understand: OBSCURE <a tenebrous story> If I hadn’t wheeled around with the book in my hand, ready to throw it out the door, I wouldn’t have met the masked gunman waiting there. In a second it was all over. They had hit me dead on in the chest. I didn’t even get to ask them about the telegrams. Well… they were a lousy shot and even though that bullet managed to punch me in the chest, the Bible I had in my coat pocket took most of the impact. Nonetheless, that’s why I’m here. So in response to your inquiry, nurse: No, I don’t have any insurance.
ALMASTAT: Why Are UW Seniors Scared to Graduate? —Have to start reading for fun now. —Parents not too happy their hard-earned money brought a ‘Social Media Specialist’ to the family. —Never found the time to visit the famous “State Street.” —Proximity to Wando’s Bar’s glow-in-the-dark cock ring dispenser taken for granted all these years. —Street Pulse newspaper not distributed anywhere else. —Not going to be here when literally all campus area housing offers a rooftop swimming pool. —Only secure employment opportunities are Ponzi schemes. —Still no invite to the guy upstairs’ parties. —No bar will be able to continually let them down like State Street Brats. —Can’t “study abroad” anymore; it’ll just be a boring old vacation to Europe. —Weddings. —Never got to participate in some light-hearted, fraternity-pledging activity. —There are no Gender and Women’s Studies courses out in the real world, just patriarchies and glass ceilings. —The fear of slowly unlearning what an isthmus is. —Not ready to relinquish the tender, loving, omnipresent care and tutelage of Sir Barry Alvarez. —No reason. Employers will allow me to skip when I feel like it, including all Fridays, and roll into work whenever I please, drunk and maybe high.
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Madison legislator proposes increase in minimum wage By Negassi Tesfamichael the daily cardinal
State Rep. Melissa Sargent, D-Madison, unveiled a bill Tuesday to increase Wisconsin’s minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next five years. The bill, announced on Workers’ Memorial Day, seeks to ensure “an honest day’s wage for an honest day’s work,” Sargent explained in a Tuesday press conference. The increased minimum wage would be indexed for inflation and require service employees to be paid the minimum wage even if they work for tips. Currently, Wisconsin’s minimum wage is the same as the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Twenty-nine states have min-
imum wages higher than the federal level. “Large, profitable companies pay as little as they can get away with, so full-time workers like me can’t cover the basics,” said Evette Gardner, a mother of three who works at Little Caesars. Gardner described her struggles to pay for basic living costs on the current minimum wage. “How can I show my kids to value health when I can’t even lead by example?” Gardner asked. The National Federation of Independent Business criticized the legislation in a Tuesday statement. “At a time when Wisconsin is beginning to recover from the great recession, this proposal would have a deep and disproportionate impact on small busi-
ness,” said Bill Smith, NFIB’s state director, in a Tuesday statement. “Any increase in Wisconsin’s minimum wage will not only add more stress on small business but on to hard working consumers.” More than 15 legislators have signed on to the bill, Sargent said. Despite the unlikelihood of the bill’s passage under Republican leadership in the state Senate and Assembly, Sargent noted she still stands by her bill as she tries to make her constituents’ voices heard. “If I only introduced bills that I was sure were going to pass, I don’t know if I’d even have to go to work in the morning,” Sargent said. “The leadership in [the state Capitol] are not my bosses. My constituents are my bosses.”
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M Adams speaks to a crowd of students about her theory on police brutality as it relates to members of the LGBTQ community.
violence from page 1 now and in past events. When the audience was given the opportunity to ask questions, Adams had articulate responses for all but one. The last question asked Adams how to get the white LGBTQ
uber from page 1 background check process for their drivers. Uber uses records dating back seven years in accordance with national regulatory legislation. Their website specifically highlights employing drivers with “no sexual offenses.”
“[Uber] ... will not provide us with information about the driver without a search warrant or subpoena.” Paul Soglin mayor Madison
“The three-step screening [Uber has] developed across the United States, which includes county, federal and multi-state checks, has set a new standard,” according to the Uber website. Eleven Dane County represen-
community to remember and love the black queer community, to which Adams had no answer. “I’m afraid I can’t answer your question,” Adams said. “I guess all I have to say to you is that some of us remember, we always remember, and we have to hold each other.” tatives echoed Soglin’s concerns by writing a letter Tuesday to Gov. Scott Walker, urging him to veto a proposed bill about transportation network companies that fail to provide information on driver and vehicle identity. The proposed bill aims to expand companies like Uber by restricting municipalities from regulating them. In comparison, state standards for licensed taxi companies require the state to know the identity of the driver, have background checks of the driver, vehicle registration and the driver’s home address. “Had this incident occurred in a licensed taxicab, driver information would have been immediately available,” the Dane County legislators wrote. Soglin stressed the importance of local government cooperation with the state level in hopes of Walker doing “the right thing” and vetoing the bill.
Students who received a bachelor’s degree and 3.0 or higher grade point average can now obtain an online master’s degree in data science under a new plan the Board of Regents approved Tuesday. Industry leaders helped develop the UW Master of Science in Data Science program, a 12-course, 36-credit program encompassing computer science, math and statistics, management and communication. The courses are scheduled to start in September, if the Higher Learning Commission gives its
approval. The Commission grants postsecondary institutions with various degrees, according to a UW Extension release. The UW Master of Science in Data Science program is aimed at students who studied math, statistics, analytics, computer science and marketing as an undergraduate, or professionally worked for three to five years in a business field. The tuition will be cheaper than graduate programs at other institutions and is the same price for both Wisconsin and nonresident students,
according to the release. Enterprise Data Strategist at American Family Insurance and President of the Wisconsin Data Management Associate Chapter Missy Wittmann said in the release that data scientists are needed in all business industries. “Data science is a transformative field that allows organizations to turn disorganized data into useful information and intelligence,” Wittmann said. —Ellie Herman
Two students vie for University Affairs chair position The two candidates running for the University Affairs Committee chair position for the next academic year conveyed their goals and accomplishments to committee members Tuesday. Freshmen Nicole Galicia and Angelito Tenorio said they both joined University Affairs with an interest in helping the committee advocate for more language certificates. Galicia said if given the position she wants to push for a Spanish certificate by working
with administrators and faculty. She said she sees University Affairs as a “platform” for students to share ideas. “I think I’m running for chair because I’m really, really interested in student issues, and I know there are a lot of things people are bothered by on this campus, but they don’t know how to change them,” Galicia said. Tenorio said he would continue the language certificate campaign by getting more students from various back-
grounds involved in the committee and work to maintain a high retention of members. “As a grassroot committee, we’ll be more effective when we build and expand on membership, so that’s something I would work on,” Tenorio said. “Another idea I have is working more closely with shared governance … I want to get more ideas from campus.” Student Council members will vote for the new chair next week. —Ellie Herman
Officials confirm Wisconsin’s seventh case of avian flu at poultry facility Officials detected a third case of the Avian Influenza Virus in Barron County Tuesday, affecting 108,000 birds in a commercial facility. This marks the seventh confirmed case of the H5 avian influenza in Wisconsin. A total of 1.3 million birds have been affected in counties across the state, including Barron, Jefferson, Juneau and Chippewa, according to a release from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Several outbreaks have recently occurred throughout the Midwest,
leading to a comprehensive loss of 8 million turkeys and chickens. The contaminated flock is undergoing a set of protocols put in place by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. After the virus is detected, the property must be quarantined and remaining birds depopulated to prevent the disease from entering the food supply. Officials in Wisconsin and other states say the outbreak does not pose a risk to public health. Poultry meat and egg items in the marketplace remain safe to eat.
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Freshmen Nicole Galicia and Angelito Tenorio present their ideas and goals while applying for the University Affairs Committee Chair position for the next academic school year.
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Eat like a New Yorker this summer By Aleesha Halbach The Daily Cardinal
For all you fashionistas heading out east this summer to conquer an internship or just enjoy a vacation with friends, no trip would be complete without the array of fabulous restaurants throughout all of Manhattan’s boroughs. If you have the time and the budget to avoid the hot dog carts or boring chain restaurants, see this guide to not waste a minute or a bite on average eats.
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop— Lower East Side
Craving something sweet this summer? Head over to this ice cream shop for friendly staff and even better ice cream. You’ll find twists on fun flavors, with a little flair of pizzaz. This place is highly recommended by any New Yorker and visitor alike.
Butter Lane—Lower East Side
Just a few stores down from the Big Gay Ice Cream shop, this little authentic cupcake shop will have your taste buds singing. They have three options of cakes, endless amount of frosting flavors and cute toppings, making this is a must stop. They also teach cupcake baking classes here for a small fee, so if you’re looking for something to do on a rainy summer afternoon this is your spot.
Dun-Well Doughnuts— Brooklyn
It’s true, the doughnuts taste
better in New York! This cute little shop is filled with both sweet and savory options and rotate their flavors daily. Be sure to stop in early if you want a seat as the place fills up quickly on weekend mornings and afternoons. There are so many doughnut shops in the city, but this one truly stands out from the rest.
Tortaria—SoHo
This little Mexican cafe has an eclectic spin perfect for any Madisonian transplanting themselves into the heart of New York City. With brunch options lasting well into the day, and lunch starting relatively early, this place will have your head spinning in the best possible way. They add hot sauce and spices to just about anything so if you’re a fan, please do yourself a favor and stop in. For the adventurous ones, the Mexican spiced french fries are phenomenal!
Serendipity 3—Upper East Side
Wanting to channel your inner kid? This place is your stop! Filled with trinkets, toys and iced hot chocolate, this is definitely the place for you to reminisce about the past. The lines are long, so put your name in early and treat yourself to a walk around this scenic neighborhood. Once seated, enjoy a classic sweet treat such as one of their many cakes, or go off the board and try their unique frozen hot chocolate. It’s a hit
among tourists and locals!
Egg—Brooklyn
Brunch anyone? You’ll find this modern bistro nestled in the heart of Brooklyn. With an open concept and airy feel, you won’t even feel like you’re in New York City anymore. They have an extensive menu and the best part is, they give you crayons to draw on the table while you wait. Again, something about channeling that inner kid keeps us coming back!
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria—Under Brooklyn Bridge
Do yourself a favor and stop on by this classic New York pizza joint. New York is well known for its many pizza pies, but this familyowned Italian restaurant will be well worth any wait. Also, order the meatballs on your pizza, weird I know, but this was better than any other meat we tried. Veggie options are also available. Also, while you’re there, check out the chefs making the dough in the open kitchen. It’s definitely a sight hard to see anywhere besides New York City!
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Butter Lane in the Lower East Side keeps things simple by offering only three flavors of cupcake but a multitude of tasty frostings.
Shake Shack—42nd Street
This quintessential eastern fast food restaurant is better than anything found in the midwest. What is said to be compared to Wisconsin favorite Culver’s is truly in a league of its own. Get the burger, fries and any flavor of milkshake. Calories don’t exist here, only happiness and deliciousness.
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The lines can be enormous but the burgers, fries and shakes at Shake Shack will please anyone looking for a step up from typical fast food.
Enjoy spring weather in Madison the best possible way By Samantha Silverman The Daily Cardinal
That time of year is finally here. Time to put away your sweaters, your snow boots and hats, and break out the shorts. In most other cities in America, 50-degree weather involves losing the jacket and maybe throwing on a T-shirt. In Madison, Wisconsin, it means so much more. 50-degree weather in Madison means the terrace and the lake. 50-degree weather means shorts, flip-flops and tan lines. That’s right. If you live in Madison, Wis., you get tan lines in this weather. There is no better way to
spend an afternoon than sitting in a colorful chair on the terrace basking in the sunlight that you haven’t seen since mid-September. So how can you enjoy the spring weather? The terrace is a perfect place to start. By sitting at the terrace and doing homework with a cup of Blue Moon ice cream from the Daily Scoop, you will truly get the Madison experience (and a great Instagram). This is an exciting place to get outside and enjoy the culture of this city. If it’s an extra warm day, be sure to bring a bathing suit because swimming in Lake Mendota is definitely
something everyone should check off their bucket list. If you’re looking for a great way to stay in shape, take a walk to Picnic Point. Reaching nearly 3 miles from Memorial Union, the Lakeshore Path is a beautiful way to get some exercise. What is even better is the rewarding view you’ll get when you reach Picnic Point. This is great especially in the early evening at sunset. What could be better than cheese curds outside? State Street Brats and Chasers are two local bars that provide fantastic cheese curds with a great atmosphere.
Enjoy outside seating in the nice weather while snacking on a gooey curd. Be sure to check out their menu for other great food options as well. Additionally, every Saturday morning venture up to the Capitol at the end of State Street for a taste of some of Wisconsin’s finest cheese, popcorn, vegetables, fruit and more. With samples at almost every stand, you’ll be sure to want to purchase the fresh products to share at home. Take some of the products back home to your own kitchen and experiment in the freshest way possible. While you’re up by the
Capitol, walk inside the building and just keep climbing up. The Wisconsin State Capitol building has a fantastic observation deck at the top that looks over the entire city. On a clear day, you can see from one lake to the other. This is something that most people in Madison don’t do so be sure to check this out during your time here, especially if the square or the terrace are becoming a little too crowded. Now that the dark and gloomy months of winter are over and you don’t have to layer up before walking outside, make sure to take advantage of the beauty and countless activities that the beautiful city of Madison has to offer.
Catch a glimpse into what finals week is like for a design student By Chace Goff the daily cardinal
Well, Badgers, we’ve finally reached the end. A bittersweet sorrow that isn’t so sorrowful, truth be told. Don’t get me wrong, my first year here at UW-Madison has been everything I could have asked for and more, and my first semester as a design student has been even more so. I’ve pushed myself more and more with each project that came my way, and I’ve loved every second of it. Already I’ve learned so much through the Interior Architecture program and I’m not even admitted yet
(I’ll find out for sure in June)! However, we all need a break at some point to recharge. Life can’t be all work and no play, and no one knows that better than a Badger. For those of you who are curious as to what a design student’s exam schedule is like, it’s made up of the same three components of finals week similar any other UW-Madison student: stress, anxiety and frustration, of course. However, what differentiates it from the rest is the emphasis on final projects rather than exams. Personally, I think this is considerably bet-
ter than having a test to “show” what you’ve learned. Projects enable you to physically show what skills you’ve acquired throughout the semester and how much you’ve improved since the beginning rather than cramming and overloading your brain with information you’ll forget the next week—and don’t try act like it isn’t true, I’m guilty of it myself. Additionally, I’m actually excited and see the value of what I am doing when I work to complete these projects. For instance, our final project for Introduction to Interior Design is to design a tiny house — floor
plan, exterior, and all. It really doesn’t get much cooler than that. Like I said before, I’ve already learned so much in the first phase of this program. In fact, the skills I’ve developed this year alone were enough to land a summer internship in Pasadena, Calif., which I could have never earned without this program. The first thing the president of the company said during my phone interview was that she liked my resume because she knew that UW-Madison had a great program. This really opened my eyes as to how lucky I am to study the material I love
in a respected program, and on top of it all, in a city as amazing as Madison. While I’m so ready to leave Madison behind for the summer, I know I’ll soon yearn for game days, Babcock ice cream and terrace chairs once again. Plenty of factors made the decision to transfer here to UW a difficult one, but words cannot describe how amazing my first year was and how confident I am that I made the right choice. With that being said, enjoy your summer, friends. One year down, three to go. I can’t wait for everything that is still left to come.
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Today’s Sudoku
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Some kind of nature
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By Cameron Graff cgraff2@wisc.edu
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Future Freaks
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6 Certainly not often 5 57 What a hint is 61 Like a tie score 62 Bookie’s quote 63 Ration out 64 Lightbulb unit 65 Not messy at all 66 Dabbling ducks DOWN 1 Sacred beetle of ancient Egypt 2 Controversial Nabokov novel 3 Bartender’s supply 4 High-priced spread 5 “To the max” indicator 6 Daggers, in printing 7 Recurring theme 8 Common skin cream ingredient 9 Attention-getting light 10 Warm, as leftovers 11 Three, on old clocks 12 Not quite a circle 13 Albanian dollar 18 It may follow Tom, Dick or Harry 19 Easy math column 23 Much 25 Cameron of
Hollywood 26 In a thorough manner 27 Music category 29 Commercials 30 Paving stone 31 Type of onion (Var.) 33 Tucked in for the night 34 Plating material 36 Coffee, slangily 37 Functions 38 It prevents exposure 39 In the way of 40 Emulate a rabbit 43 Forwarded 44 Plowable snowfall 46 Kind of oil 47 Not hip 48 Perfumes 50 Type of “bear” 51 Anxiety 54 Unit measuring loudness 55 Kings Dominion attraction 56 Eye up and down 57 Make a cuff 58 Eggs, to biologists 59 Big Apple athlete 60 Meal source?
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Kiesza showed off her moves to small crowd By Maham Hasan The Daily Cardinal
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Release your animal instincts with music Jake Witz we gettin’ it
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t’s not discussed too often, but musical composition is wedded to mathematics. The way certain frequencies and tones sound good together is an artistic extension of physical laws that govern our universe. We currently live in an era of human technology where a computer program can make a piano composition so genuine that humans can’t distinguish its creation from a fellow human’s. Slowly, every part of our society that we used to accredit to mysticism and luck can now be explained by modern mathematical algorithms. Perhaps not in our lifetimes, but soon enough maybe even the human brain will be seen as nothing more than a series of biological wires and programming. As we digitize our world, we’re slowly losing contact with our primal ancestors. Urbanization, combined with digitalization, is breeding a generation of humans who will most likely go their entire lives without having their truly animalistic survival instincts kick in. In most ways, this is a really good development. More people than ever have access to education, food and other resources. We’re developing a planet that can handle a highly intricate network of over 7 billion people. However, there is something to be said for “taking it back to the days of trying to lose control,” as Death Grips frontman MC Ride puts it in the song “Takyon.” We fulfill our physical needs for exercise with running and weights, but what about our urge to hunt? Two days without a stable global source of food and humans would suddenly be much more acquainted with the side of their nature that modern society has tirelessly suppressed. There are points during my day as I’m walking through campus that I think, “what if I just wild out right now?” It’s
usually only a brief thought that floats for a second before evaporating as I think about more important matters, like my computer science homework. There needs to be some sort of outlet for thoughts like these. In the music world, that comes in the form of several genres that reveal people to be the savage animals they won’t admit to being. Punk, noise and metal are all examples of genres that shouldn’t be listened to in the comfort of a living room armchair. The proper way to experience such music is in a crowd of like-minded individuals, throwing their bodies to and fro in a pit of sweat and anger. The act of moshing has taken a PR hit in the last decade, with concert crowds making predetermined mosh circles in which everyone inside the circle has their own two-foot radius comfort zone to flail their arms (I’m looking at you, Warped Tour). If you get the chance, peep in on the mosh pits from early Minor Threat shows. Punks are spilling over each other to the point that the crowd takes on the qualities of an ocean wave crashing against the stage shore. The punks thrash about, going out of their way to push and body slam others. Stage dives are done less for the hope of crowd surfing, and more to throw flailing bodies on top of people who are ready to toss them to the ground. The whole scene is absolutely vicious, and is a prime example of what it means to leave worries about modern society and infrastructure at the door while simultaneously gaining the courage to let our suppressed inhibitions out in full force. The venue for that show couldn’t have been larger than the average living room, and yet there was enough energy present to blow the top off Madison Square Garden. The majority of works over the course of Western composition have been dedicated to displaying the beauty and tranquility of nature. Pieces by Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi make listeners want to stroll about a floral courtyard, taking in the beauty
of God and nature. In the last century we’ve seen a renaissance of avant-garde electrical compositions that reach our primal cores through an alternative route to that of thrash-focused genres like punk. Composers like Pierre Schaeffer and Michel Chion can strike pure horror in people through their dissonant and blaring songs. While no moshing will be done under the influence of Musique Concrete, it pokes and prods at our fears of death and decay. The screeches of synths sound like otherworldly animal calls. It’s hard to feel comfortable while listening to such compositions because it feels like you’re being hunted. Pop music and modern rock bands make a point of inviting the listener with lush chords and melodies. Noise artists intend to unsettle with their music, and that’s exactly the type of wake up call that our souls so desperately need. It’s the same reason why a good horror story passes on the jump scares and instead makes a more subtle move to creep up your spine. The parts of human existence that many like to sweep under the rug become rotten and ugly over time due to neglect, so much so that they become almost unrecognizable and horrifying to those that don’t take time to be aware of such qualities. Musical noise is a tool to look into the part of the soul that nobody wants to see. No algorithm is going to be able to replicate the droning sludge guitars off of stoner metal albums such as Dopethrone and Earth 2: Special Low Frequency Version. Computers and infrastructure as a whole are built to find the most efficient path to a goal. Musical noise is the sloppy, almost nonsensical detour to an end. There’s imperfection and ugliness in the very foundation of noise genres. But having a chance to experience that ugliness that is key to our humanity is something that should never be taken for granted. Are you ready to get wild like Jake? Let him know at jakey.witz@gmail.com.
Why do people go to concerts? It seems like a superfluous question considering the answer should be quite obvious. Live music holds a certain appeal. What’s more, seeing an artist you know perform a song that you remember intimately right in front of you is an unrivaled experience. But this holds true for all genres of music. Some concerts, though, are more than just the sum of the music the artist will put on a show for. Some attract the crowd because the artist is also the performer. Some concerts are frequented because you want to feel the music. You might hope that you get such a concert from most dance music artists, but with Kiesza, you go in knowing that. And that alone is a gift by itself. Making waves across the country this year with her 2014 album, Kiesza descended into Madison this past Sunday at the Majestic. I personally had been looking forward to this show since the Majestic first announced their April lineup. I was first introduced to Kiesza last year when I stumbled across “Hideaway” in a random dance playlist on Spotify. We’re well into the next year and I have yet to tire of this song. Kiesza once mentioned in an interview how her biggest hit ever was composed and written within the span of an hour. Sadly, with it being this close to finals and the day of the concert being a Sunday, the venue was
less packed than I otherwise know it could’ve been. The concert held avid fans more than the people who’d have luckily stumbled across her music and discovered how fun it is, something that no doubt contributed to a somewhat lackluster energy in the crowd. Dance music and dance concerts specifically serve one main purpose above all others. Their job is to make you move. They have to make your body hum and sing along to the tune. The music throbbing and permeating every surface around you should flow through you as well. It should bring waves and rhythm to you. And such a thing should only be amplified when the artist is a gifted dancer themselves. You’d think that all there was to Kiesza was her music. But oh can she move. She and her posse of two back up dancers put everyone in the venue to shame, repeatedly. Kiesza put on a show, going through her entire album with her big hits of dance numbers and slow love ballads—she was quite the performer. “Sound Of A Woman,” “What Is Love,” “Oops” and “Hideaway” were the only songs the crowd truly came alive for. Had this been another time and another place in the year, the show truly could have achieved the remarkable potential it had written all over it. We can only hope that she returns to Madison again to witness the true force of us Badgers at dance concerts. That is, when it’s not on the cusp of finals week.
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Alabama Shakes’ new album holds striking opening track ALBUM REVIEW
Sound & Color Alabama Shakes By Paul Blazevich The Daily Cardinal
“Sound & Color” is the opening, eponymous track on Alabama Shakes’ recently released second studio album Sound & Color and could be considered the best song released this year. An eclectic mix of soul, beach rock, Motown and classic rock ’n’ roll, Alabama Shakes present a pleasing, fullbodied sound to contemporary American music by combining sounds from every decade since the 1950s. “Sound & Color” is a perfect representation of Alabama Shakes’ ability to pull at your heartstrings with the power of soulful lyrics and minor keyboard riffs. Opening with 40 seconds of slowly building, aesthetically pleasing keyboard, ethereal noise and calming percussive elements, Alabama Shakes have created what is possibly the greatest opening track to any album in the past five years. Lead singer Brittany Howard then proceeds to display her mesmerizing vocal abilities on “Don’t
Wanna Fight.” A legendary squeal leading into some mean soul bars transports the listener to the heat of the Motown movement. This is the beauty of Alabama Shakes: They take the most desirable elements of Motown and classic rock, add modern production magic and produce music that sounds “old” but appeals to contemporary music connoisseurs. “Gimme All Your Love” sufficiently confuses the critic in the sense that the lady with the golden vocal chords is the same band member emitting the sweet guitar licks. The fact that Howard not only fronts Alabama Shakes as a vocalist but also as the guitar authority speaks to her profound musical ability and important role in the success of this still-young band. The up-tempo, passionate jam of “Gimme All Your Love” feeds wonderfully into my favorite track of Sound & Color, “This Feeling,” a major key, campfire slow-burner that tells the story of evasive love and the enjoyment that may be found in the search for love. The final two tracks of Sound & Color play off of the same sonic themes heard in “This Feeling.” “Gemini” and “Over My Head” continue conversations on love and pain over melancholy aural expressions, reverberating keyboards and slowdancing percussive components.
Grade: B
opinion Chipotle vs. Qdoba: One spicy debate dailycardinal.com
Kayla Schmidt schmidt happens
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t is a conflict greater than the Romans versus the Greeks, more hate-filled than the Montagues and the Capulets, more biologically defined than cats feuding with dogs. Scholars and scientists to this day cannot confidently answer the simple yet vital contest: Qdoba or Chipotle? The two quick-serve, Mexican cuisine hot spots are similar in many ways, making the choice between the two tough and trying. Luckily for scholars and scientists, I can answer the question, through meticulous research, careful analysis and on-point taste buds. I’ve been a burrito expert for about four years now, gathering data and tasting for this pinnacle moment of my career. To reach the conclusion to the debate of the century, I compared and contrasted the two restaurants based on
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overall food, price and atmosphere. Let’s get cooking. Food is the pinnacle deciding factor when comparing restaurant competitors. For this analysis, I am going off the printed menus. Apologies to the quesarito lovers and menu-hackers out there. Sharing similar menus, one point of difference is the simplicity of Chipotle’s options, offering burritos, tacos and salads while Qdoba provides these choices in addition to quesadillas, gumbo, nachos and taco salads. I myself enjoy a menu with a few more selections, but this factor is not as important as taste. Personally, Chipotle tastes fresher than Qdoba. Maybe it’s the fact the restaurant prides itself and regularly advertises its responsibly raised meat and ingredients, or that I simply appreciate seeing the employees chop up fresh vegetables right in front of me. Good for you, Chipotle.
However, Qdoba enthusiasts go to their graves swearing the deciding factor between the two grills is Qdoba’s queso. The hot and savory three-cheese sauce is so full of flavor and magical gooeyness that it overrides the fresh and responsible factor. I would eat twigs and leaves if you dipped them in Qdoba queso. Chipotle does offer margaritas and beer while Qdoba does not, and although I’ve never had the urge to order an alcoholic beverage off the same menu I can order a kiddie quesadilla, it’s nice to know I have the option. Next up is price. Ignoring tax, a Chipotle chicken burrito will cost you $6.50. If you splurge on guacamole you’ll have to dish out $8.45. Ignoring tax, a Qdoba burrito with free queso and guacamole rings up to $7.80. Free magical cheese goo and free guac? And did I mention Qdoba offers a free
tortilla or bag of fresh chips to burrito bowl buyers? I could end the debate right here and now and haul my twigs and leaves to the nearest Qdoba. But the food fight rages on. Clean, rustic and simplistic is how I describe both restaurant locations. Wood, bricks and metal exposed to the hungry customer say to me “Hey, we’re not over the top and we like it that way,” which I respect. When I’m stuffing my face with nachos, I could care less if the feng shui of that fake plant in the corner is totally off. The customer service is typical and nothing to write home about. A Qdoba employee once walked my forgotten wallet from the cash register counter over to my table, but other than that, nothing stands out in terms of sensational employee interactions. I’ve felt rushed more times than once at Chipotle, because sometimes
you just need that extra five seconds to decide if you want to shell out almost two bucks for squished avocado, but I do appreciate the importance of fast service. Chipotle is great when I need a hot and fresh meal on the fly that won’t make me unbutton my jeans post-consumption. Qdoba is the meal I bring home and dim the lights, put on a snuggie and melt into a savory burrito coma with. Although I commend Chipotle for its farm-raised food, freshness and lower prices, I have to give the win to Qdoba. More menu options, free add-ins and that enchanted queso provide the KO to defeat Chipotle. If Chipotle offered smothery cheese sauce as well, we might have a different story, but until then, Qdoba is king. Which restaurant is your favorite? Did Kayla overlook anything in her assessments? Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
Journalism is not dead or dying, it requires a new definition Marisa Bernstein Opinion Columnist
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really am not fond of calculus. I didn’t really understand when math turned from numbers, to letters, to arbitrary symbols. And why use a secret language when words are far more effective? Can’t I just use English to prove my points? These are all concerns I hurled into the lap of my angelic, kind-eyed academic advisor during a particularly sweaty appointment. After much discussion about my passion for writing and my work with The Daily Cardinal, this saint looked at me and said “Marisa, you sound like a journalist.” I am technically undecided on my major, but this year has thankfully given me much more direction. I took a journalism class last semester and was riveted by the discussion of journalism as a growing industry, because the idea which had been earlier beaten into my head was that the industry was dying. As an 18-year-old freshman in college heading toward a journalism major, some may think I’ve thrown in the towel, and for a while they had me convinced of this as well. I, a reasonably intelligent girl, raised by one biology major and one finance major, chose a career in the humanities after 18 years of awkwardly avoiding the question: “Are you going into medicine like your dad?” I am irrationally afraid of needles but am enchanted by exceptionally organized words, which really makes my choice simple. Merriam-Webster, while you have been so faithful and honest with me thus far in my life, I’m afraid that today you have let me down. This dictionary defines journalism as “the activity or job of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio,” which is an entirely outdated and too narrow of a definition.
I will explain this bold claim and I really suggest you read on because a college freshman is literally going to publicly dispute Merriam-Webster. This definition is obsolete because journalism is no longer limited to “newspapers, magazines, television, or radio.” Additionally, the traditional idea of a “news story” has expanded and progressed. Consider the last place you received news, and be honest with yourself. While Twitter does not have the same academic reputation as The New York Times, for example, it is not an inadequate place to acquire news. I follow several accounts that produce news as though it were still in the paper, and I can honestly say it is the source of the majority of the news that I consume on a daily basis. Despite many public beliefs, journalism is not dying. It is evolving and exploding. Everyone has something to report, and news rarely goes unnoticed thanks to social media (yes, your tweet actually does count as journalism). However, the mediums in which the public receives the news are what have willed people to believe that journalism has almost entirely evaporated. Not all journalism is great. There is no momentous information buried within Miley Cyrus’s heinously photoshopped Instagram posts. However, it is still a public post in which one is able to potentially discover new information. For example, she really loves drag queens and glitter. Alternatively, consider when Kim Kardashian posted photos of her “secret trip” to Paris and days later the media revealed for certain that she was in fact getting married. My lamenting heart aches as I type this, but Kim K is a journalist, my friends. She beat the media to the punch on this particular “news story” by way of social media. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Yik Yak, etc. are all
avenues of journalism that were born long after the original idea of journalism was developed. That does not mean they do not fit a more modern definition. Because I claimed the standing definition of journalism is false, it is only fitting I provide one to leave you with. Journalism: the practice of broadcasting events, incidents, opinions or happenings by means of any publicly accessible platform.
This is by no means a perfect or permanent definition. That is what is so alluring about this field—it is limitless and endlessly expanding. I have not yet officially declared a major yet, so thankfully I still have time to putz around and rule out various majors in the math and science fields while continuing to have the paralyzing realization that I will likely never own a vacation home in Bora Bora. But
I will be OK. As long as there is news and as long as there is Kim Kardashian, journalism will never die. Marisa Bernstein is a freshman writer for The Daily Cardinal and is currently undecided on a major. What is your take on her opinion of modern journalism? Do you agree or disagree with her take on Kim Kardashian? We’d like to hear your view. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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Parallels between the NBA Playoffs, college life run deep
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Mariah Watts carries an 8-8 record and 5.42 ERA into her first career series against Minnesota. Wisconsin split its doubleheader with the Gophers in the 2014 season.
Border battle wraps up UW’s home stand By Ashley Maag The daily cardinal
Wisconsin (3-14 Big Ten, 19-28 overall) will play its final home games of the season in a doubleheader Wednesday against rival Minnesota (15-3, 41-8). The Badgers are excited to face the nationally ranked Gophers. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to play a Top 25 team. That’s really exciting and I’m real pumped for that,” said freshman pitcher Mariah Watts. “I’m not going to let the fact that they are currently No. 12 faze me or anything like that.” The rivalry that exists between Minnesota and Wisconsin is just as prevalent in softball as it is in all other sports. This is especially true given the Badgers split their doubleheader with the Gophers last season, winning game one 2-1 and losing the finale 3-0. “Every year I think it’s a battle. I mean I’m from Chicago, but I know there’s a rivalry between Minnesota and the Badgers so it’s always a really good game playing Minnesota,” said senior outfielder Marissa
Mersch. “In the past it’s always been really fun. Minnesota is a great team so it will be a test but we’re excited.” Watts anticipates the excitement and the nervousness that surround this matchup will improve her performance. Watts currently has an ERA of 5.42 and has struck out 41 batters this season. “I’m looking forward to good competition and good hitters. It’s funny because I think about teams that make me really nervous, and the more nervous I get, the better I play,” said Watts. “Like with Nebraska and Illinois, going into those games I knew that those teams were going to come out and play and [are] going to come out and play hard and just hearing it reiterated by the coaches just really kept me focused on how I’m going to play.” UW will face Minnesota sophomore pitcher Sara Groenewegen, who boasts a 1.59 ERA and 285 strikeouts in 35 appearances this season. Groenewegen earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and the Big Ten Freshman of the Year hon-
ors last season. She pitched against the Badgers in the second game of the doubleheader last season, allowing two hits and striking out nine in a dominant shutout performance. This season, Groenewegen has struck out more batters than the entire Wisconsin pitching staff combined (183). “She’s going to be good, and I think she’s really going to test our offense and everything,” Mersch said about Groenewegen. “But, I think we just have to take steps and all have a good sound approach in the box against her.” Wisconsin will indeed be tested as they face the Gophers, who currently stand in second place in the Big Ten behind Michigan. Minnesota’s three conference losses are courtesy of a pair of losses to Michigan and one to Nebraska. Wisconsin was swept in their most recent series against Nebraska, losing two of the three games by eight runs or more, and aim to break its five-game losing streak Wednesday. The first game will start at 4:30 p.m. with the second game scheduled to follow its conclusion.
After successful trial period in postseason, shot clock likely to be reduced to 30 seconds By Jack Baer the daily cardinal
Come November, Wisconsin basketball could see a quicker pace of play than it is nationally known for. Along with everyone else. The NCAA basketball shot clock is likely to be reduced from 35 to 30 seconds according to NCAA rules committee chairman Rick Byrd, ESPN.com’s Andy Katz reported Monday. The change was tested in the 2015 National Invitational
Tournament, among other postseason tournaments, and caused a spike in both pace of play and scoring. This could mean a lot to the Badgers and its infamously slow pace of play, for better or worse. According to kenpom. com, the Badgers had the second-longest average possession length in the country during the 2014-’15 season at 21.8 seconds, more than three seconds above the national average.
There’s no way to say if this will adversely affect Bo Ryan’s system, especially given the massive increase in offensive efficiency of his teams in the last couple of years. The shorter amount of time might rush some Badger shots, but it could also lead to assertive decision-making or help them on defense. According to Katz, the rules committee will convene May 12-15 in Indianapolis and could make the change then.
he first round of the NBA playoffs has a little bit of everything: the wonderful play of the Warriors, the crap pile that was Toronto, the wonderful Spurs-Clippers series, the Rondo disaster and everything in between. The ups and downs as well as constant swings in momentum are what makes it so appealing and what makes it so similar to life. The trajectory of a college career is a long, drawn out process. It is full of moments, both good and bad, but it’s measured in experiences and emotions that will define who you become. That’s not too different from a playoff series. I wandered into The Daily Cardinal office as a wide-eyed freshman back in spring of 2012 and after seven semesters, I’d like to think I won the series. But in life, things are not measured in wins and losses, they’re measured in emotions. I won’t know if I won this sevengame series until I’m able to really look back. The playoffs have been the perfect combination of ups and downs. The Curry Game 3 miracle from Thursday and the Bucks’ Game 4 coaching mastery from Saturday have been amazing. However, those moments are accompanied by having to watch the Raptors play four more games, the Clippers turd of a Game 3, J.R. Smith smacking Jae Crowder in the jaw as well as the abysmal performance of Damian Lillard. Ups and downs come with the territory of eight different playoff series. Ups and downs come with the territory of eight different semesters of college. Think back to move-in day and acknowledge how far you’ve come, and acknowledge that four years is a long time. Four years ago Derrick Rose was healthy, LeBron James made “The Decision” and Rajon Rondo was remembered for his basketball skills over his Connect Four skills. Furthermore, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis were in college. Some people would look at that as scary, but think of the possibilities. Where were you four years ago? And, more importantly, where will you be in four years? In four years, Tim Duncan might finally retire, LeBron may bring a championship to Cleveland, the Warriors may become the new dynasty, Frank Kaminsky and Sam Dekker may be on the rise and the Knicks may become good… well maybe not just yet. No matter what happens, it’ll certainly be entertaining. The NBA has stood the test of time and is still on the rise.
It is important to look at college like a great season in your life. A championship NBA season takes a lot of luck, and getting through college does too. The thing to remember is the experiences and how they define you. Think about the low points in a series: Clippers get blown out on the road, Kevin Love gets his shoulder separated, Randy Wittman flips the whiteboard upside down and Rondo’s “back injury.” How is that different from the low points of college? The first time you got way too drunk, the woes of scheduling, the test you absolutely bombed or the girl that got away. Regardless, it’s a series, keep fighting for the next game. The Milwaukee Bucks have been a great example of this, going toe-to-toe with the Chicago Bulls. After a heartbreaking loss in Game 3 on Saturday, they come back for an amazing Game 4 win followed by a gutsy road win in Game 5. There is still work to be done in order to be the first team to come back from 3-0, but hey, college teaches you there is a first time for everything. I hope that everyone reading this is at a total highpoint in life, I hope they feel like college was a blast, have a job lined up and are ready to storm into the second round of life, but I know that’s not the case. Someone wins and someone loses in basketball, and not everything can be rainbows and butterflies in life. If you are feeling down, looking at an insurmountable 3-0 series hole or feel like your opponent just ripped off an 11-0 run, keep fighting. I’ve always turned to sports when life gets hard. It is 100 percent escapism from the trials of life. Being able to check out from school, work, relationships, financial hardships or whatever is ailing you and tune in to a basketball game for two hours is magical. Above all else, sports are about feeling: the triumph of victory and the agony of defeat. Sports take us to places that normal life cannot. When the buzzer sounded on April 5, 2014, and the Badgers lost to Kentucky 74-73, my heart broke. That feeling was unlike anything life throws at you. The high of victory 362 days later was even better. Whether you win or lose, there is always another game, learn from the lows, crave the highs and keep fighting through the series of life. Have you watched the NBA Playoffs with deep thoughts rushing through your mind about college life? Email gsatterfield@wisc.edu and discuss. This is Grey’s final column with The Daily Cardinal sports desk. We thank him for three-and-a-half years of exemplary work and for just being a fun guy.