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Revelry leaders call event ‘success’

By Adelina Yankova THE DAILY CARDINAL

Thousands of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and community members took to Langdon Street Saturday, helping to transform it into the city’s largest concert venue for a day.

More than 6,500 people bought tickets to the second annual Revelry Music and Arts Festival, a number that far surpassed last year’s 3,050 attendees.

Ticket sales approached the festival’s maximum capacity of 7,000 attendees, a turnout Revelry Executive Director and UW-Madison sophomore Josh Levin said exceeded his expectations for the event.

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Members of Bronze Radio Return took the main stage at the 2014 Revelry Music and Arts Festival.

“I think that just shows that there’s such potential for a show like this to happen year after year and [it] can get astronomically larger,” Levin said and added jokingly, “I’m sure my advisors don’t want to hear that because they had their hands full this year, but I think it’s honestly just beginning.”

Levin and a team of approximately 20 student members of Revelry’s executive, marketing and operating teams were part of the major planning process.

Eighty other student-volunteers worked the festival Saturday.

“Part of why I love doing this is it allows so many people to become a part of a really big process,” he said.

Levin added the overwhelming majority of feedback he has received has been positive, with the only negative comments coming from those who view Revelry as “an affront” to the Mifflin Street Block Party.

Between noon and midnight, Revelry featured eight acts on the main Langdon Street stage with 11 additional performances on the Memorial Union

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Terrace Stage.

While many students expressed the most excitement at the prospect of seeing the festival’s headliners, Waka Flocka Flame and Dillon Francis, Madison resident Dan Roth came to see UW-Madison junior Jack Ringhand kick off the event at the Terrace.

“I went to high school with Jack,” Roth said. “He’s one of my best friends, and so it was really cool to see him play over there.”

Levin said the crowd, which was monitored by officers from the university and city police departments, was generally peaceful.

Senior Jon Criter, who was in the front row at the Waka Flocka Flame concert, said the crowd was relatively manageable. “[The crowd is] a little pushy, but they are just excited, so you can’t get mad,” Criter said.

Junior Carly Johnson, however, described the crowd as “very violent,” saying Revelry was more “dirty” compared to Mifflin.

“I wish [other attendees] would be more [respectful] of space,” Johnson said. “I’ve gotten pushed to the ground … I have bruises on my side.”

Senior Carina Muir said it was hard to compare Revelry to “the real Mifflin” she never experienced, adding she greatly enjoyed the Waka Flocka Flame concert.

Levin said he foresees Revelry continuing into the future.

“This is an event is for the students and should only happen if the students want it to happen and there is no clearer way of seeing that than selling over 5,500 tickets to students,” he said.

Jackie Bannon, Daniella Emanuel and Dana Kampa contributed to this report.

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A Revelry Music and Arts Festival volunteer celebrates the day by holding a ‘Turn Up’ sign Saturday.

Mifflin’s future was put in jeopardy after several violent acts occurred at the annual block party, including stabbings.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison students join in on Mifflin Street festivities which remained relatively calm, according to students with a bounce house.

Mifflin Street Block Party receives mixed reactions rowdy crowds and police were forced to make changes to the festivities after two The smell of brats on the grill and stabbings in 2011. The Madison Police sound of music blasting from a neigh- Department cracked down on their offibor’s porch Saturday morning signified cers’ coverage of the event in 2012 to mainUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison stu- tain safety among participants. dents preparing for the Mifflin Street Police issued approximately 400 Block Party. arrests and citations in 2012 mainly for Despite doubts of a large celebration alcohol-related violations. The MPD’s “no reminiscent of years past from city offi- tolerance” plan carried over to the 2013 cials and Madison police, this year’s block celebration which students said was sigparty attracted a large crowd of enthusi- nificantly quieter than previous years. astic Badgers and non-Badgers alike.

Students who attended the block party “Mifflin is a herithis year were gentage,” UW graduate erally pleased with Javonte Walters said. the police activity.

“Mifflin is not just “[The police] a party for kids to were just making have fun. It’s to meet sure people didn’t up with friends and get hurt. We talked regain friendships to like three differthat you’ve had.” ent officers, they Students had just wanted to make mixed responses sure people were to the outcome of safe,” Miller said. the event due to “It was a pretty increased police covgood experience.” erage over the past Two officers who few years. Many were patrolling the attending Mifflin for street on May 3, Lt. the first time had an Amy Schwartz and enjoyable experiMIKE WLEKLINSKI/THE DAILY CARDINAL Capt. Richard Bach, ence while upper- Police reported few incidents from said students were classmen longed for students on Mifflin Street Saturday. compliant with the days when the police this year.

Mifflin Block Party was an official event.

“We don’t have a strict enforcement UW-Madison senior Jeff Wilkins said policy. We’re letting the officers use this year’s event was “very mild” in com- their discretion whether they want to parison to previous years. give warnings, issue citations for various “It’s probably just like any other game things,” Bach said. “The crowds have day now, maybe a little bit more hyped been pretty friendly; the officers are interbut not like it used to be,” Wilkins said. acting with people.”

UW-Madison sophomore Brad Miller Schwartz said police only had to make said his experience was “a little better one arrest that she was aware of due to a than last year.” “drug-related event” along with citations.

“Last year I feel like it was little bit “It seemed to be an OK event. We stricter, but this year I feel like people had didn’t have any major issues,” Schwartz more fun,” Miller said. said. “I guess overall, I would say it was The block party in past years brought a success.”

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WUD Music created Revelry Music and Arts Festival as an end-of-the year concert celebration in 2013.

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2014 Mifflin Gains Momentum

Saturday, May 3, marked a year of rising popularity for Revelry, and a noticeable increase in crowds on Mifflin Street.

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Working toward a ‘collaborative’ future New ASM Chair Genevieve Carter brings new energy to next session

By Emily Gerber THE DAILY CARDINAL

The election of sophomore Genevieve Carter as the 21st session chair of the Associated Students of Madison is characteristic of the grassroots committees in which she had her start with student government: full of passion and with the promise of yielding big results.

brings as both a Student Council representative and chair of Nominations Board, Carter said she hopes to continue the work of the previous session with establishing ASM as an inclusive environment for students.

“I really want myself and ASM to be an accessible and safe space for every student on this

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Former ASM Chair David Gardner said last session’s focus on student outreach led to overall success for Student Council.

Assuming her gavel and place at the head of the table, Carter said she does not want to forget about the “roots” which she feels distinguish ASM and the University of Wisconsin-Madison from other institutions.

“I think we did even more than we even thought we were capable of.”

David Gardner former chair Associated Students of Madison

“That’s really where I feel the most passionately,” Carter said of her grassroots campaign efforts within ASM. “I really love doing that work.”

With the experience she

campus,” Carter said. “I want students to feel comfortable to approach me, to approach anyone involved with ASM, with concerns they have or issues they want to work on.”

David Gardner, chair of the 20th ASM session, said he believes it was the priority placed on student outreach and involvement that played a key role in the success of the body.

“I would definitely say we were successful,” Gardner said. “I think we did more than we even thought we were capable of.”

Gardner said he focused his tenure not on political ideologies as past sessions have, but rather on how the body could benefit the UW-Madison students it is slated to represent.

Most notably, Gardner said Student Council distributed the most financial grants to registered student organizations through ASM’s Finance Committee and produced long-

awaited revisions to eligibility criteria for student groups seeking funding.

Additionally, last session’s members eliminated the chief of staff position, which Gardner said was yet another politically-based role, and replaced it with a recruitment and retention chair that is aimed at promoting more campus involvement with decisionmaking conversations.

Though Gardner has passed the torch to Carter, he said his work with shared governance is not complete. He said he aims to continue his work fighting for students’ role in university decisions and presenting students not simply as kids, but as valuable assets to campus conversation.

“I won’t be in ASM, but I’ll be around it,” Gardner said, adding he hopes to contribute to conversation regarding Wisconsin’s biennial budget.

With Carter in the leadership position, Gardner said she brings a much needed surge of energy to ASM that students can rely on when looking for representation with their best interests at heart.

Aside from continued work

hospital with fatal gunshot wounds from “at least one officer,” according to DeSpain.

The mother, a 50-year-old Madison woman, was found dead at the apartment and the 30-year-old daughter visiting the mother was rushed to the hospital with fatal stab wounds and passed away shortly after arrival.

The mother’s 20-yearold son was able to escape the event with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition, according to DeSpain. He sought help from

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Though the 2013-’14 school year is coming to a close, the 21st session of the Associated Students of Madison has

“I truly believe that the best work is going to come when we work collaboratively as a student body.”

Genevieve Carter chair Associated Student of Madison

just begun. In its first meeting April 30, ASM elected the first portion of new students who will be taking over leadership positions for the

Those efforts will not be taken on individually, as Carter said she intends to take the student body with her every step of the way on her session-long journey as chair.

“I truly believe that the best work is going to come when we work collaboratively as a student body,” Carter said. “I really want that message to permeate through this session and, hopefully, into next sessions: In order to be successful, this university has to be collaborative.”

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Newly elected ASM Chair Genevieve Carter looks to use her grassroots experience to improve UW’s student government.

Mother, daughter fall victim to double homicide after East Side stabbing Friday A Madison man murdered a mother and her daughter in an East Washington Avenue residence Friday before he was fatally shot by responding Madison police officers.

Madison Police received the call at approximately 1 p.m. May 2 at 2617 E. Washington Ave., according to Madison Police Department Spokesperson Joel DeSpain.

DeSpain said the scene was still active and “very fluid” when officers arrived. The suspect was found wielding a knife and then sent to the

on student advocacy, Carter said she will focus efforts on alleviating the financial burden currently set on students by vying for more state educational funding.

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a neighbor who called police.

Police also found a 4-year-old boy hiding in the residence without any physical injuries who the daughter was babysitting.

According to DeSpain, the suspect made threats to neighbors previously and suffered from “mental health issues.”

Police are investigating the double homicide and attempted murder case to find a motive while the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into the officer-involved shooting, according to DeSpain.

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University police investigate two on-campus sexual assault incidents Th e Un ive r s it y of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department is investigating two unrelated reports of sexual assault that occurred in residence halls early Saturday morning, according to a timely warning.

A female student reported being touched inappropriately as she exited an elevator at approximately 1 a.m., according to the report. She described the victim as a 6-foot-tall, white male with short brown hair, wearing tan pants and a black sweatshirt

with white print.

UWPD received a second report of an assault that occurred in the early morning in a university residence hall. However, the report did not offer many details because the case was reported third-hand to UWPD. Detailed information about the suspect is not available.

The police reminded students to report any information concerning the incidents or any on-campus crimes to 608-264-COPS and be safe when going out, especially when alcohol is involved.

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State, UW address student loan debt Story by Andrew Hahn

disproportionate share of the loan debt.

Gov. Scott Walker stressed the importance of college affords both graduation day ability when he announced and Election Day rapidly in April he would include a approach, Democrats and two-year extension of the curRepublicans alike have turned their rent tuition freeze for the UW attention to a national trend toward System in his next budget. increasing student loan debt.

Since Walker’s first tuition Among them is U.S. Rep. Mark freeze took effect in 2013, averPocan, D-Wis., who visited the age undergraduate loan debt University of Wisconsin-Madison at UW-Madison has continued Friday to talk about his bill to allow to increase at the same rate as students to refinance their student it has over the last 10 years, loans at a lower interest rate. according to the university’s “We are at 1.2 trillion dollars of stuannual financial report. dent loans, number two only to mortDespite national gages,” Pocan said. “Just a decade ago, trends, Fischer predicted it was less than a quarter of that.”

UW-Madison’s debt numbers Pocan said increasing student debt would begin to shift back to is dangerous in the current economy. normal in the coming years as “If you are paying off those loans, the national economy recovers. you are probably going to have a used “During the Great Recession, car and not buy a new car,” Pocan conpeople went back to school,” tinued. “And that takes money directFischer said. “More people were NICK MONFELI/THE DAILY CARDINAL ly out of the economy that otherwise in the pool, and more people would be helping to create jobs and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., speaks to University of Wisconsin-Madison students had to borrow because there explaining federal action and future legislation relating to student loan debt. stimulate the economy even more.” were more total students here.”

Matt O’Keefe, a UW-Madison junior No matter what financial studying political science and criminal the average loan debt for an undergradu- less severe than national trends cited by situation students face, Fischer said she justice, is one of those individuals. ate student graduating in 2013 was $26,625, politicians and the media. hopes students alleviate what debt they “I actually considered not going to up from $25,759 the previous year, accordIn 2012, the national average debt for can with non-loan financing options.

Madison because of the amount of debt ing to financial information published graduating college seniors was more “Live within your means,” Fischer I would have,” O’Keefe said. He antici- annually by the Office of the Provost. than $3,000 higher than UW-Madison’s said. “Every dollar you do not have to pates he will have more than $50,000 in But a report from the Institute for average, according to the report. borrow now means you are going to be student loan debt at graduation.

College Access and Success suggests Nationally, the report showed 71 per- better off later.”

O’Keefe is not alone. At UW-Madison UW-Madison’s debt statistics are much cent of college graduates graduated with She added she would like to see stuloan debt in 2012. At UW-Madison, that dents applying for scholarships and number was 51 percent. grants for every year of school.

BY THE NUMBERS UW-Madison Financial Aid Director For now, O’Keefe and many of his Susan Fischer said much of the national peers around the country look to hype surrounding student loan debt is Washington, D.C., for a solution to the inflated by statistics from private col- student debt epidemic. leges, which she said accounts for a Eoin Cottrell contributed to this report.

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he Daily Cardinal would like to recognize and honor the University of Wisconsin-Madison students who have passed away over the last year. They have each left an everlasting mark on campus and will never be forgotten. We would like to send our condolences to the families of the students and hope they may rest in peace.

Division of Student Life plans May 9 memorial The Division of Student Life will remember UW-Madison

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Remembering the UW-Madison students who passed away in 2013-’14

students who passed away during the summer and 2013-’14 academic year during a brief ceremony on Friday, May 9 at 1 p.m. at the Carillion Tower.

Carilloneur Lyle Anderson will perform individual musical selections. Following each piece, there will be a moment of silence commemorating the life of each student. The piece “In Memoriam” by John Courter will conclude the ceremony.

In accordance with family wishes, please join the campus community in remembering:

Bruce Beckley Richard de la Cruz Cassidy Fritsch Kevin Green

John Klossner

Mara Schlief-Trampush

Louis Korenman

Alexandra Stellhorn

Wilson Lehrer

Lesslie Villarreal

Jennifer Schmitz

PaKou Yang

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In its second year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, Revelry Music and Arts Festival brought over 20 artists to play at the Memorial Union. Read on for coverage from The Daily Cardinal Arts staff.

Angel Olsen Singer-songwriter Angel Olsen left a strong impression.

Her soaring vocals mixed with intensely personal lyrics created a combination to be admired on her most recent record Burn Your Fire For No Witness and its precursor Half Way Home. When she took the Revelry stage with her garage country band behind her, Olsen let these strengths do the talking.

They kicked off the show with Half Way Home ’s “Free,” a song with a groove straight from early ’60s R&B. She sang her way through biting vocals, her operatic voice taking over during the coda. The entire set flowed with those same themes—her vocals told touching stories as she hummed through slow burners and belted emotionally striking garage songs.

Sometimes the band were easy to notice—Burn Your

Fire For No Witness’ “Hi-Five” had Olsen’s guitarist running her song through wah-filled distortion and a slide guitar rolled through “Lights Out,” where the drummer’s repetitive tempo changes sometimes stuck out. Other times, the band couldn’t even be heard. Olsen took on songs like “Miranda” solo, giving them the emotional feeling that only one person pouring their heart over a six-string can produce.

Before closing the show, Olsen happily introduced her backing band and thanked the crowd. She then kicked into high-gear, playing an electrified “Sweet Dreams” with roaring power chords and heavy-hitting drums filling. It was an incredible ending, a perfect summation for the emotional power behind Olsen’s music. ­­—Michael Frett

Communist Daughter Communist Daughter, The second act of the day to grace the main stage, welcomed the arriving crowd with an eclectic sound spanning the entire spectrum of indie and alternative rock. The band’s name is derived from a song of the same name off of Neutral Milk Hotel’s classic album In the Aeroplane Over the Sea , and the band’s live show seemed to draw on the influence of this haunting, melancholy brand of folkrock. However, even the group’s slower songs were more energetic than their namesake’s, highlighted by powerful drumming and a

three-guitar approach that allowed the band to transition seamlessly from layered clean guitars to a grungy yet controlled blend of distorted and clean guitars.

Originally from the Twin Cities, frontman John Solomon started Communist Daughter after taking a break from music due to his struggles with addiction.

But from chaos comes order, and in this case Solomon’s art reflects his own personal journey. His lyrics are extremely thoughtful and emotional, complimented by solid harmonies with vocalist Molly Moore.

—Robert Vanderwist

Waka Flocka Flame This was probably the wildest crowd I was a part of at Revelry—which is odd because Waka was also probably the most disappointing show I saw.

Let me preface: it was a great time. It’s hard to beat hands waving to Waka’s drill hits as the sun set.

But I can hit “enter” on my laptop from home. Waka strolled around the stage occasionally mumbling words into the mic in Timberlands that looked more like a piece of modern art than boots with his dreads flopping.

The light show helped add some extra flare, creating a striking image of Waka and his dreadlocks glowing red. The large, shirtless DJ behind him helped pump up the crowd as Waka rocked out. The crowd loved it.

Before permanently leaving the stage, an encore introduced a recently released EDM-infused tune that Waka recorded with Steve Aoki, fittingly named “Rage the Night Away.” I’ve never been to a trap rap show before, so maybe I’m just new to how they’re supposed to go.

But watching the Atlanta-native run the concert was entertaining. And you can’t ask for much more than that.

—Jonny Shapiro

with a blend of modernism by adding the sound of upbeat drums and electric guitars to contrast the moody blues sound, and even included a surprise cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe.” Smith adds a theme of female empowerment to her music that feels as righteous as it is entertaining. But heavy themes were set on the backburner for the night, as Caroline Smith successfully put on a show that was good for the soul and a blast to be a part of.

—Brandon Danial

Lord of the Fly Being set in the early afternoon as the festival was still gaining steam, Lord of the Fly performed in front of a crowd of no more than 30. But the enthusiasm exerted by UW sophomore Daniel Kaplan would have made you think he was playing for thousands in Madison Square Garden. The peaceful terrace setting was the perfect arena for the juxtaposed performance of Lord of the Fly.

Making it clear that he was causing a ruckus, he greeted the terrace viewers with bass and rowdiness. The performance seemed very taxing on the young artist, leading to many lyrical droughts brought on by fatigue. But Kaplan’s underwhelming stamina wasn’t an obstacle that would deter the rapper from putting on a performance with all of his heart.

—Brandon Danial

Sky Ferreira Sky Ferreira’s debut album Night Time, My Time was a critical success for the young pop star last year, making for one of Revelry’s most highly anticipated acts.

Unlike the angsty, spotlightfueled antics of her fellow tour artist Miley Cyrus, Ferreira acts like an artist who has been through an arduous career of music. But Ferreira’s less-than-spunky presence was masked by her ability to belt out a wholehearted performance.

Lacking any submissiveness to the upbeat norms of electro-pop, Ferreira’s style

on the surface seems a bit absent of heart. But her emotional value can easily be heard in her delivery. Her ability to maintain vocal strength throughout the entire set easily proves Ferreira’s unwavering talent and desire to perform. With an already limited discography, it was a bit strange that “I Blame Myself,” one of Ferreira’s most popular songs, was left out of the set. But closing with the well-liked “Everything is Embarrassing” was the next best way to wrap up one of this year’s most stellar shows.

—Brandon Danial

G-Eazy It’s not hard to win over a Madison crowd when you come on stage sporting a Badgers hockey sweater—and it only went up from there. G-Eazy rocked a smile throughout the entire set. The 24-year-old Gerald Gillum was having a blast on stage, dancing to bring the crowd in and playing his hits.

He was joined on stage by a live drummer, which gave the songs a formidable kick and saved the show from falling victim to a lame hit of the play button.

Every so often the young rapper would stop between songs to admire the crowd before him, giving the impression that he was genuinely thrilled to be playing the festival. This was coupled by clever set-ups to transition to the next song on the setlist. His music is a bit of a dorm-room pleasure that I rarely hear outside a game of beer pong, but G-Eazy’s atmosphere was perfect for Madison’s new springtime music festival.

—Jonny Shapiro

Dillon Francis Revelry came to its climax when Dillon Francis, the mainstage headliner, followed Waka Flocka Flame and pushed the massive Langdon Street crowd to a level of hype and excitement that far exceeded my expectations. He played a coherent set, each song thriving off of the energy of the previous one. Francis teased the crowd by playing only brief portions

Caroline Smith The ever-so-charming Caroline Smith wrapped up the terrace stage performances with a routine full of indie pleasantness and R&B soul. Smith comes off as the pretty standard indie-folk singer, but the bubbly artist brings an element of groove to the table that was surprisingly funky. The focus on heavy bass lines and backup vocals gave the band a unique atmosphere, reminiscent of the style adopted by artists of the ’60s like Marvin Gaye and The Supremes. This soulful, nostalgic experience was met

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of his two most popular songs, which got the crowd anxious and moving, while allowing him to spend more time playing new mixes and original tracks that haven’t achieved the same level of notoriety.

Dillon had the Langdon Street crowd wired; anyone standing totally still would have stuck out like a sore thumb. In addition, Francis’

visual display accompanied his set well without going over the top. Bright white lights flashed on the front side of his booth, swelling with the constant rise and fall of his music. Dillon Francis was the most notable act of the night; his show certainly raised the bar for next year’s festival.

—Robert Vanderwist

CRASHprez “If you ever want to be genuinely scared by a performance,” a friend of mine jokingly remarked at the show, “then you should see CRASHprez.” In the best way possible, he was absolutely right. UW rapper Michael Penn, performing under the name CRASHprez, took the stage immediately following a performance of the national anthem dressed in black with an American Flag draped across his shoulders and an intimidating stage presence. Backed by local producer Ian Carroll, who works under the name *hitmayng, he opened the set with

his new single “Thom Yorke is Black,” calling upon the crowd to get up close and personal for what he called a “family affair.”

CRASHprez owned the stage with incredible energy, and this passionate performance was no coincidence. CRASHprez’ lyrics, which touch on controversial social and racial matters that are very important to him, inspire a genuine sense of aggression. He extended this rage to his audience by matching his profound lyrics with catchy, aggressive hooks that had the whole crowd jumping and singing along with him.

However, aside from the energy and rowdiness of his live shows, what sets CRASHprez apart is his incredible talent as a writer.

He ended songs with acapella features that stunned the audience and put goosebumps on my arms, especially when Lord of the Fly joined him on stage to close the set. CRASHprez exemplifies the potential of hip-hop as a deep and meaningful art form. As he proclaims in one of his own songs, “This ain’t no watered-down hip-hop shit for your friends.” Michael Penn is a Daily Cardinal contributor.

—Robert Vanderwist

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Students also participated in the silent “Wisco Disco” (left), while members of Ava Grey, a Chicago-based arts group, painted a living mural (right).

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Rap artist G-Eazy warms up the crowd at the main stage by sporting a Wisconsin hockey jersey.

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Waka Flocka Flame, one of the festival’s most highly anticipated acts, played a late set on the main stage.

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Badgers make the Final Four University of WisconsinMadison students took to State Street after the Wisconsin Men’s Basketball Team won their Elite Eight matchup, advancing to the Final Four for the first time in 14 years this winter.

While officers from both the city and university police departments were on-site and prepared for potential chaos, the crowd was relatively respectful and “peaceful,” UWPD spokesperson Marc Lovicott said after the event.

Passions ran high and school spirit was especially robust after the win as thousands of fans came out to the Kohl Center to welcome home the Badgers. Leading up to the Final Four, Badger supporters remained hopeful and enthusiastic, with many saying they believed Wisconsin could win the entire NCAA tournament.

Following the Final Four loss, students once again headed to State Street, this time in a state of melancholy. The police made “a dozen” arrests and reported several minor injuries, Lovicott said. jane thompson/the daily cardinal

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Report shows racial disparity

The Race to Equity report released in 2013 reveals severe differences between living conditions of African Americans and whites in Dane County that city officials have begun to address.

According to Project Director Erica Nelson, “The state of Wisconsin is ranking 50th for the well-being of African American children. Dane County is very much a part of that and contributing to the ranking.”

Nelson said the most significant areas of disparity are found in the differences between African Americans and whites in employment and incarceration rates.

A Racial Inequality panel held in April allowed local equality advocates to speak up against issues with Madison’s racial disparities, on behalf of the report.

The panel was crucial for representatives speaking on behalf of the minority population in Madison to address findings in the report. Everett Mitchell, a Dane County assistant district attorney, said the results were “shocking.”

City Council members have begun an open-ended discussion on how to close the racial gap at their latest meeting and will continue to seek beneficial changes.

UW-Madison finalizes new campus Diversity Plan

The Ad Hoc Diversity Planning Committee released the first draft of the Diversity Plan Framework Feb. 18, the first new diversity plan since 2008.

The Ad Hoc committee’s plan, which began forming in 2012, aims to improve the campus climate and overall diversity efforts of the university. The working “framework” outlined potential areas of implementation with input from campus engagement sessions and various shared governance groups.

The Associated Students of Madison voted against the proposed framework in its last session April 23. Chair David Gardner said the framework did not have enough strength in support of the committee’s initial purpose to enact concrete changes.

“This plan needs to have teeth,” Gardner said. “It needs to really impact our campus in a way that’s clear and specific.”

Students are working to improve the draft and ensure the future implementation of enhanced diversity efforts on campus.

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UW students vote ‘yes’ for Rec Sports

During the second-highest student election voter turnout in University of Wisconsin-Madison history, the Recreational Sports Master Plan passed with 12,070 of a total 13,984 referendum votes in the Associated Students of Madison Spring Election.

The approximately $223 million Master Plan targets the renovation of the Southeast Recreational Facility, the Natatorium and outdoor fields in the lakeshore neighborhood.

Students voted in favor of a maximum $108 increase in student segregated fees per semester, to be implemented once the first renovation is completed. Additional funding sources for the plan include UW Athletics, the state and gifts.

The 34.4 percent turnout was a steep increase from the 14.9 percent turnout in 2013. The highest percentage of ASM voters stemmed from Rec Sports’ previous renovation effort in 2010, NatUp. While students and campus members can stay updated with the plan’s implementation efforts on the Rec Sports blog, current projections have the SERF renovation planning beginning in 2015.

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City expands alcohol area

The city’s new alcohol license ordinance has been completed after about a year’s worth of planning.

The ordinance, which will take effect July 1 of this year, has undergone various amendments since its initiation until its final approval in April. It will replace an alcohol license density ordinance implemented in 2007 that restricts alcohol licensing to a small downtown area.

Once effective, the new ordinance will expand the vicinity in which establishments can obtain alcohol licenses downtown and provide clear definitions for different alcohol-serving businesses. By implementing strict definitions, establishments will follow the rules associated with their titles.

The larger licensing perimeter will boost the growth in Madison’s food and drink industry.

“I do think it’s important that the city and downtown stakeholders continue to do what we can in strategizing and thinking about how to ensure a long-term, healthy retail mix downtown,” Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said.

Blank signs safety accord University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank signed an agreement March 14 requiring all UW-Madison licensees to uphold a set of standards ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Bangladeshi garment workers.

Blank signed the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh following pressure from a Student Labor Action Coalition campaign launched in September. The adoption of the accord came approximately 11 months after a deadly factory collapse in Rana Plaza killed 1,134 workers.

With contracts up for renewal in the coming months, most licensees should be in a position to make a decision regarding the accord by the middle of summer, Blank said in an April meeting with SLAC. UW-Madison has already discontinued its contract with VF Imagewear due to the company’s unwillingness to sign on to the accord, Blank added during the meeting.

The chancellor will meet with UW-Madison’s Labor Codes Licensing Compliance Committee Wednesday to discuss the status of the university’s contract with JanSport, a subsidiary of VF Corp., SLAC member Melanie Meyer said.

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U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Adelman ruled that Wisconsin’s voter identification law passed in 2011 is unconstitutional in a late April decision.

Adelman said in his April 29 opinion he thought the voter ID law unfairly hindered minority citizens’ ability to vote.

He also said voter fraud was a nonissue because “virtually no voter fraud occurs in Wisconsin and it is exceedingly unlikely that voter impersonation will become a problem in Wisconsin in the foreseeable future.”

W i s c o n s i n Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and Gov. Scott Walker both released statements following the decision underlining their belief in the validity and necessity of the law.

Walker said April 31 he would not convene a spewil gibb/the daily cardinal cial session in the state Legislature to pass another voter ID law, according to Wisconsin Public Radio.

Van Hollen said in his statement he would appeal the decision in federal court. The appeal could push the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Cross named UW System President January 2014 presented a title change for former chancellor of University of Wisconsin Colleges and UW-Extension Raymond Cross: president of the UW System.

After an almost two-month search and screen process, a Board of Regents committee announced its unanimous decision for Cross to assume the position.

Cross is the seventh person to serve as system president, following Kevin Reilly who stepped down at the end of 2013.

“To be entrusted with serving as president of one of the country’s

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most respected university systems is truly an honor,” Cross said at a UW-Milwaukee news conference after his appointment.

In addition to overseeing the work and functions of the Board of Regents, the president also has responsibility for managing administrative and fiscal activity of the UW’s 26 universities and 13 colleges.

While his tenure has just begun, Cross has already emphasized his dedication to ensuring college affordability and engaging with campus communities.

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Late-night vending expands to new area

Gov. Scott Walker proposed a two-year extension on the current tuition freeze for all University of Wisconsin System schools.

Walker’s previous budget had included UW System’s first tuition freeze in the system’s history.

“After years of tuition hikes, it is important to give our students and their families a break,” Walker said in the statement. “Our proposed second two-year tuition freeze will go a long way to helping working families and students have access to higher education.”

The first tuition freeze was the result of an audit that revealed the UW System had a nearly $1 billion surplus.

UW System President Raymond Cross underlined his concern for rising student debt.

“We will continue to work with the governor and the Legislature to meet our shared goal of delivering value to the state o f Wisconsin,” Cross said in the statement. “I intend to work vigorously to find a reasonable solution.”

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At a city meeting in January, an unprecedented amount of students turned out to support food cart vendors.

Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said it was “the biggest, singular turnout of students at any city meeting I have seen in recent memory.”

Needless to say, students love their food carts.

Vending Oversight Committee members amended a late-night food vending proposal in February to improve licensing and spacing ordinances.

The prior ordinance allowed food cart owners with seniority-first choice of late-night locations, placing some owners at a disadvantage if senior, daytime license holders chose to apply for late-night licenses.

The amendments increased the number of late-night food vending sites downtown to avoid concentration on North Broom Street.

Steven Lawrence, owner of Fried and Fabulous, asked committee members t o reconsider a map with more locations to choose from.

“It is an excellent way to go in that each vendor has an opportunity to build a successful business,” Lawrence said.

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nyone who knows me knows that I obsessively write down everything in calendars and lists. I tend to know what’s going on, when things are due and am obsessively on time. But three years ago, I wrote down the date of The Daily Cardinal’s fall recruitment meeting wrong in my calendar and showed up at the office desperately wanting to write anything and to find a place to belong. Writing down the meeting date wrong was probably one of the best things that happened to me because I showed up to 2142 Vilas and met some people who convinced me I could belong at The Daily Cardinal.

After a whirlwind three years of basically living in the Cardinal office, I am ending my tenure as editor-in-chief.

As a woman of few emotions, I can honestly say I don’t really know how to feel about the fact that Sunday’s news meet-

ing was the last news meeting I will be required to be at. After six semesters of feeling pulled to the Cardinal newsroom at exactly 4 p.m. every day, it will take a while for me to realize there are other things to do in the afternoon.

But what I do know is that I feel extremely lucky. Despite all the challenges, stressful moments and spilled cups of coffee (of which there were many), I feel lucky that for a brief time I was a part of a 122-year-old institution. For better or for worse, we stand on the shoulders of all the past Cardinal editors before us, and I hope that this year has made them proud to be a part of The Daily Cardinal’s legacy.

On that note, I also hope that managing editor Mara Jezior and I have strengthened the paper and can leave the paper better than it was in the hands of the more than capable incoming Editor-in-Chief Jack Casey and incoming Managing Editor Jonah Beleckis. I am very excited to see how the J-team improves and builds

upon what Mara and I worked to accomplish this year. As long as no one holds them back if they decide to yell at people on porches, they’ll be great.

In the fast-paced environment that makes up newspaper culture, it is rare that we can take the time to step back and reflect. Working at a newspaper requires the ability to constantly ask questions and make many decisions under a weight of pressures. In the news industry, we are accustomed to always looking ahead to the next big story, the next big idea and the next innovative project. Why look back on yesterday’s news, when we need to cover today’s news? Despite the instinct to constantly look ahead to what’s next, it is good to reflect on where we’ve been so we can move forward.

The best part about making newspapers and working at The Daily Cardinal is that no matter what happens throughout the course of a night, you know there has to be an issue on stands and content online in the morning. It doesn’t mat-

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ter how many times you have to change rank, how many sources don’t call back, how many times InDesign crashes or how often you feel the situation is impossible. There comes a moment where you dare the world to throw one more problem at you because you can’t imagine life getting any more

difficult. But then you take a deep breath, or in my case, drink another cup of coffee and get to work.

Abby is a junior majoring in journalism and has a penchant for spilling coffee all over herself. Have any advice for her?

E-mail her at editor@dailycardinal.com.

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New editor-in-chief strives to continue paper’s success JACK CASEY incoming editor-in-chief

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hree years ago, I walked into the basement of Vilas Hall a lost freshman looking for a place to belong. Since then, The Daily Cardinal has become a constant presence in my life. I can proudly say I not only found my place but also will now have the opportunity to lead the organization I have come to love.

My name is Jack Casey and I am lucky enough to call myself the new editor-in-chief of The Daily Cardinal.

My new job and the efforts all our staff members put in, many times totaling upward of 40 or 50 hours a week, is far from easy, but each and every one of

us is proud of what we can accomplish in the cluttered office we call home.

We are a devoted team of editors, copy chiefs, photographers and artists and in the ever-changing world of journalism we are all proud to say those titles are rarely mutually exclusive.

But our work, though personally rewarding, is really meant for you, our readers. Over the next year, I hope to continue making this paper the place students on campus can come to stay informed on local and state issues as well as challenge themselves with unique interpretations of the environment in which we live. Whether you read The Daily Cardinal for its student government coverage or to see what fun comics the talented graphics desk comes up with, we want you to enjoy what you see and hopefully stimulate you to seek more.

Journalists appreciate it when read-

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ers give feedback on a story and I believe a newspaper cannot reach its full potential if it serves a community of passive readers. This is your paper and I want it to serve your interests. If you like something, tell us. And if you disagree with something we publish, give us a call or shoot us an email.

The paper has made positive changes over the past year to better engage our audience and I hope to make more after I take over the job. Journalism in the modern age is an amorphous thing that has its roots in print but has blossomed online. We as college journalists are learning to properly toe that line and in doing so, are putting in more planning and effort than ever to meet you and your interests online. And as the only college in the country with two competing student papers, our drive to improve has the added fuel of a direct rival. Under

my leadership, I will work to make sure The Daily Cardinal’s website and social media accounts continue to be a place to go for up-to-date information and important content that you as a reader will find useful and interesting. So bookmark our site, find us on Instagram, give us a like on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You will be glad you did.

When you think of UW-Madison student journalism, I want you to think of The Daily Cardinal. Not the bird, but the cardinal red color that is tied so intimately with our university.

It’s going to be a great year pursuing this crazy thing called journalism.

Let’s go.

Jack is a junior majoring in journalism and economics. Do you have any advice for The Daily Cardinal’s newest editor-in-chief ? Please e-mail your feedback to jvcasey@wisc.edu.

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Wisconsin: Your look ahead Diversity Plan Framework With UW-Madison’s latest diversity plan having expired in 2008, the urgency in creating a new diversity plan is intense. The opportunity to draft a new plan should not be taken lightly. While we eagerly await to see what this new plan will bring, we fear that it will not take a strong enough stance on the overwhelmingly real issues our campus faces regarding diversity. Graduation rates among students of color are not nearly where they should be, many students are not nearly as educated as they should be about diversity and we could certainly increase enrollment for students from diverse backgrounds. But still, this board has yet to see the specificity we would hope to see in the plan.

Without specific means to meet these important ends, we fail to see how the new plan would be any more successful than its predecessor. We hope in the upcoming year the drafters of the plan will feel the pressure we feel to create a plan that will actually contribute to improving our campus climate and outlook for students from diverse backgrounds.

Rec Sports Referendum University of WisconsinMadison students voted ‘yes’ to approve the Division of Recreational Sports’ $223 million Master Plan, which outlines changes to the Southeast Recreational Facility, the Natatorium and outdoor fields in the Lakeshore neighborhood near the Natatorium.

The approved referendum will increase student segregated fees

to a $108 maximum. Additional funding for the project is set to come from the UW Foundation, the Athletic Department and the state of Wisconsin. Despite the increase in student seg fees, this Editorial Board felt it was not fiscally responsible to pour money into run-down facilities that would eventually need to be reconstructed. The current schedule projects the new SERF facility to open in Summer 2019, and we look forward to seeing our student fees put to good use.

Eligibility Criteria For anyone who has been on campus the past few years, its no secret the Student Services Finance Committee has had its share of mishaps and is probably not the most popular branch of our student government. That being said, this board also believes it is the branch that has the opportunity to give students the most power over their campus community and what resources are provided to it. Seemingly every year student representatives have made a late attempt at rewriting the SSFC eligibility criteria but until the 20th Session none had reached approval. This board applauds the efforts of the ASM members and representatives from student organizations who collaborated on writing the new criteria. The old eligibility criteria were restricting and confusing, forcing General Student Services Fund (GSSF) organizations to remain passive. The changes to programming requirements no longer punish groups for wanting to have an active presence

on campus through campaigns and similar engagement activities. Additionally, under the new criteria, groups are forced to be more accountable—something we can all appreciate seeing as its our money they’re spending. But perhaps the best things to come out of this process will be more transparency and better communication between SSFC and GSSF student organizations. This board is looking forward to the implementation of these criteria—we hope that all students involved will be informed and able to use the changes to benefit our campus.

Gubernatorial Race November 2014 means one thing, midterm elections and more importantly, the gubernatorial race for the state of Wisconsin. The race includes incumbent Gov. Scott Walker, who has emerged as an extreme polarizing Republican, against the leading Democratic candidate Mary Burke. The 2014 gubernatorial election marks the most recent opportunity since the recall election of 2012 that Wisconsinites can choose to continue with Walker’s conservative actions and ideals or to change the political tide and elect a liberal candidate that would more reflect the ideals of the city of Madison. Walker has come under fire, especially among liberals in Madison, for his staunchly conservative stances with social issues such as gay marriage, abortion and advocating for abstinence-only sexual education. Additionally, Walker

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has been continually outspoken against the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Burke, the former Wisconsin Secretary of Commerce, has been very openly opposed to the business practices of Gov. Walker and has emphasized that Wisconsin’s ranking of 45th in job creation is unacceptable. Despite the disappointing job creation rate, governor Walker currently holds a comfortable six point lead in the polls and it seems that unless a drastic event happens to damage his image, Wisconsinites will be under the leadership of Walker for another four years.

Leland Pan After District 5 Supervisor Leland Pan was re-elected to the Dane County Board in April, we are excited to see what he will continue to do in his second term. Pan is progressive, but he’s also pragmatic. He is an advocate for the environment as well as labor and racial disparity issues in Madison, which we believe are things that need to be seriously addressed. On top of that, he understands the

nuances of county issues, and his effort to increase the voice for people from historically underrepresented groups is important to consider. While Pan has done a good job of reaching out to underrepresented groups in Madison, we hope that he will make an effort to reach out to all the students he will be representing for the next two years.

Voter Identification Bill One of the most controversial bills Gov. Scott Walker passed was recently overturned in the Supreme Court. The Wisconsin Voter ID Bill, which required individuals to display a stateissued ID at the polls, was rule excessive by a judge who claimed it posed too much strain on lower-income and minority residents who may not have the means to obtain said documents.

This editorial board is looking forward to a more progressive and centered Wisconsin.

What are you looking forward to in the next year? Are there any other important issues coming up? Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

Urban living provides invaluable wealth of knowledge MICHAEL PODGERS opinion columnist

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he approach of graduation and the completion of my academic career at the University of WisconsinMadison have come suddenly. Really, it only seems like reality now that I’ve got all my final preparations set and everything is ready to go to finish up as a student here. Time to say my goodbyes. The decision to write for The Daily Cardinal was perhaps one of my better decisions in the last four years. I want to thank my friends and family for their engagement and encouragement as well as the awesome staff who helped me along the way.

My plan is to move back to Chicago in the very near future. I’m excited to go back to my hometown. I miss it a ton and I’m really excited to live in a truly big city again. I know a lot of people though who are moving to Chicago and other big cities for the first time and I can only imagine the excitement of their journeys into the unknown. Enjoy this urban experience, because it’s going to be a truly awesome one.

I want to encourage my neophyte urbanites to consider one thing though: Don’t leave the city when the day comes to start a family.

I don’t think it’s any secret that the long-term trend for college students who move to cities

is to eventually make their way to the supposed comfort of the suburbs once family life and kids come along. But as a child of the city (remember, Chicago is my hometown, not a suburb of Chicago), I hope I can make some of us reconsider this perhaps, assumed path in life.

It’s understandable why the suburbs continue to seem like the more reasonable option for when kids show up and when we want to settle down. We view cities as noisy places, filled with too many people, and it’s less likely our homes will have big lawns for our kids to play on. Many of us reading this probably also grew up in suburbs and in all likelihood want to mimic the life we had for our children. But let me offer an alternative interpretation.

Cities also provide kids with the raw diversity of people, ideas, experiences and choices that the suburbs simply cannot.

Cities are noisy, crowded crazy places and yes, homes and yards are smaller (if we even have a yard), but that’s exactly what makes them such great places for families with kids.

Kids are resilient little creatures and honestly they seem to like adventure and discovery.

Just a hunch. I know I did as a kid. I think

we view cities as these big concrete jungles unsuitable for children, because they lack the soft edges of the suburbs. Those soft edges are great and all, but cities have plenty of soft edges too and urban planners, municipal governments and advocacy groups are working hard to make ever more livable cities.

Cities also provide kids with the raw diversity of people, ideas, experiences and choices that the suburbs simply cannot. The exposure is a lesson in understanding a multicultural and diverse society. And the consistent change and flow of people in and out of the city keep those experiences diverse too. The mobility of a city only helps in this exposure and aids a kid’s ability to achieve an incredible amount of personal growth. The navigability of a city, where bikes, walking and mass transit offer options to people who can’t drive, as opposed to car centric suburbs, allows kids to move about on their own and discover the world without the approval or assistance of their parents. Don’t let this prospect seem scary though. That freedom of movement played a huge part in helping me develop personal independence. And I gained a really useful skill: I can read a subway map.

Those smaller homes also push people outside. There is a reason why public spaces and cafe culture is so great in Europe. Smaller homes force people outside as a way to mix things up or escape from family for a while.

We might get a big yard in the suburbs, but that probably comes with a big air-conditioned house too. Let’s face it, in the days of

video games and Facebook and whatever else our kids have at their disposal, the confines of smaller living quarters might do the trick in getting to spend time outside.

There is a reason why public spaces and café culture is so great in Europe

Cities have their share of problems and are far from perfect. I’m from Chicago which is far from the perfect city in any way. But despite this, the experiences I got from living that urban experience as a kid and teenager definitely had more value than what I would have gotten living in the placidity of suburbia, which for the record are far from perfect too.

Growing up in a city was a unique experience for me. The vast majority of people I’ve met in my life grew up in suburbs, small towns or out in the country. I think it seems daunting and unfathomable to raise kids in a city, especially if that’s not the type of place we grew up. But consider it. Perhaps it’s a long way off, but if we’re leaving a city soon and we really like it, why move? Share that joy with our kids.

Michael is a senior graduating in May 2014 and majoring in history and German. Do you agree with his view on city living? Do you prefer the suburbs? Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Eleanor Fink, a sophomore majoring in textile apparel design is just wrapping up her first semester as a Style Guru Intern with CollegeFashionista. This semester, Eleanor writes for the “LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS” column. Be sure to check out her posts every Tuesday.

To learn more about Eleanor, her style tips, fashion inspiration and what trends she’s excited to try this spring, read my Q&A with her.

Daily Cardinal: What is your favorite part about being a Style Guru Intern for CollegeFashionista?

Eleanor Fink: My favorite part about being a Style Guru is being able to explore the writing side of fashion. I especially enjoy writing for the “LET’S HEAR IT FOR

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THE BOYS” column because having grown up with three brothers, I’ve come to appreciate men’s fashion.

DC: How would you describe your personal style?

EF: I’d have to say my style could be described as somewhat traditional with an artsy influence. If it’s not practical or functional you probably can’t find me wearing it.

DC: Who are your style icons or sources of fashion sense?

EF: Jenna Lyons, the creative director for J.Crew. I love the touches of masculinity that her style embraces.

DC: What are you excited to wear this spring?

EF: I recently purchased my first romper and I could not be more excited to wear it. It’s a bright pattern, so it’s perfect for spring.

DC: Name one item of clothing/an

accessory you can’t leave the house without.

EF: I can’t leave my house without my rings and elephant necklace with an E on it. The necklace has important meaning and symbolism for me.

DC: What three pieces should every Fashionista have in her closet?

EF: Every Fashionista should have high-waisted jeans, a good tailored blazer and a classic white v-neck T-shirt.

DC: Where do you love to shop?

EF: ASOS and Anthropologie are my go-to stores. I also tend to splurge on denim; a great pair of jeans is always worth investing in.

CollegeFashionista is a fashion blog featuring articles written by students on campuses cross country. Want to learn moreabout this blog? Email lifestyle@ dailycardinal.com.

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Fink above a sunwashed University Avenue.

Madison Transportation: A guide to decreasing the hassle of daily commute

By Sammy Silverman and Claire Satterfield The Daily Cardinal

No matter the season, students are always looking for new ways to get around Madison.

Even in the spring, when weather is warming up, students still use a variety of transportation methods to get from place to place. Here are our grades and reviews for the main transportation methods on campus.

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Dress down and pair with pointy flats for a casual look.

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Heighten any outfit with a pair of heels to transition to night.

Style tips from a Cardinalista

By Katy Hertel The Daily Cardinal

Boyfriend jeans can be a daunting trend to try this season, but if done correctly, they can be a great and comfy success. Rule number one for these jeans is finding a pair that fits you well. For a cropped, baggier look, consider going up a size but grabbing a "petite" or "short" length. If you're not 100 percent sold on this trend just yet, try on a pair that's one or two sizes smaller than your typical jean size. This way, you get the "boyfriend" style without being too baggy.

Rule number two for boyfriend jeans is styling them with the right

pair of shoes. Try to find a pair that complements your jeans but also offsets their masculine style. A cute pair of pointy flats is great for a more casual daytime look. For a night out on the town, try on a pair of heels to dress up the jeans.

Another important factor when styling your jeans is to choose the right top. In order to not look sloppy, try to pair your outfit with a more tailored top. This will give you a more put-together appearance. Tucking in your shirt just in the front can also give you a more laid-back look.

For more tips and trends Email Katy at khertel2@wisc.edu.

Bus System: B-

While this is every student’s primary mode of transportation, the bus system can be a little tricky at first. While the buses do run frequently and all around campus, they are often overcrowded. In the winter, buses quickly fill to capacity, leading drivers to no longer allow students on at certain stops. This is horrible when you’ve already been standing in the snow for 10 minutes waiting for the bus and now have to wait for the next one (praying that there is room) or sprint to class so you’re not late. On the upside, being students of the university makes this form of transportation completely free, regardless of the distance you wish to travel.

The Mobile UW app also allows busgoers to see when their bus will arrive in real time, as opposed to what is scheduled.

mine how long the car will take to get to you. In addition, you can specify the type of car you want, depending on the number of people. Typically, an Uber car takes no more than ten minutes to arrive.

When you sign up for Uber, you also receive a code to let your friends use when they download the application. This will give 20 more dollars towards your Uber rides, per friend that signs up. The only downfall is that sometimes this incentive credit does not transfer properly. However, any application comes with its fair share of technical errors.

Lyft: A

Lyft is another new smartphone application that sends cars to your location. With their signature pink mustache on the car, Lyft is sweeping through cities, including Madison. Their drivers work with a variety of charities and organizations in communities to aid them through community service as well. Once you sign up with Lyft, you receive 50 free rides for being a Lyft Pioneer, so your first two weeks of rides won’t cost you anything. Lyft takes pride in being a safe alternative to your typical cab ride. They are generally on time, and ready to drive you anywhere.

Biking: C+

While riding a bike is great exercise and allows you to get fresh air, biking in Madison can be difficult as well as dangerous. Many pedestrians in Madison do not stop for bikers, and oftentimes bikers are forced to stop short in the streets so they do not hit someone crossing. Cars and buses are another concern. The long winter also adds a challenge to outdoor transportation. It’s incredibly difficult to pedal while bundled up in a coat and scarf and the disgusting feeling of sweating through winter gear that accompanies any bike speed above a leisurely pace can disgust even the toughest rider. Although it is a faster option than walking, biking in Madison is better saved for early fall and late spring.

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Students and faculty utilize the bus system.

Madison City Cabs: C

Taxis in Madison are convenient when the buses no longer run. While cab companies offer service 24/7, they regularly run late or have a long wait until a cab can be sent in peak late-night hours. To add to this dilemma, you often have to wait for a long period of time before an employee can answer and send a cab. Fortunately, GreenCab offers group rides for shared rates and Union Cab allows you to pay with the Red Card Off Campus Meal Plan. Therefore, if you have this meal plan and have an abundance of unused funds, this is a great way to pay. Both of these options lower the cost of an otherwise pricey transportation option.

Uber: A-

Uber, a popular smart phone application in cities across America, has recently come to Madison, Wisconsin. Download this application on your smartphone and receive 20 dollars towards your first few rides. Uber uses your location to deter-

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Students wait to cross Johnson St. while biking.

Overall, there are a ton of transportation options in Madison. What is important is to find the one that works best for you on that given day. By remaining safe and smart when getting around Madison, you will get to your desired location with no problems.

What’s your take on college transportation? Email lifestyle@dailycardinal.com.

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UW develops new asthma test method

By Hamdi Hamzah The Daily Cardinal

Asthma affects one in every 12 people in the United States and this trend is increasing every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Conventionally, patients are diagnosed through indirect measures such as lung functionality. Direct methods have traditionally required a venipuncture blood draw and thus have been impractical because they can’t be used with everyone. However, with the kiton-a-lid-assay (KOALA) microfluidic technology developed by a team of the University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers, only one drop of blood is required to detect asthma.

“Current tests to diagnose asthma are neither specific nor direct,” said Dr. David Beebe, a professor in the biomedical engineering department and a senior author of the study.

The research was carried out by a graduate student, Eric Sackmann, and focused on obtaining a stronger link between neutrophil cell function and asthma. “Part of the appeal of this technology is the ability to measure the behavior or function of a cell that is linked to asthma, which thus could be a better indicator than current indirect tests,” Beebe said.

The mechanism of KOALA is fairly easy and vastly applicable for numerous studies. Principally, two items are required: a lid, with small surfaces on it, and a base. The surfaces on the lid allow fluids to be controlled via surface tension.

When the base is loaded with

the necessary chemicals, which in this case is neutrophil, the lid and the base are then combined and allowed to flow. In the case of an asthmatic patient, the speed of neutrophil movement, the chemotaxis velocity, was found to be slower as compared to a normal patient.

The study is also encouraging because it enables doctors to differentiate between mild and chronic asthma patients.

Dr. Sameer Mathur, a co-author of the paper, intends to further understand to what extent should one be given medication.

“Don’t be afraid to fail and experiment on things in the lab. Students who are fearless are often the ones who are most successful.”

David Beebe professor and researcher UW-Madison

“Small percentages of patients are found to face severe asthmatic attacks. Unfortunately, there is currently no reliable way of predicting such occurrences,” Beebe said.

Therefore, KOALA could allow doctors to identify the severity of one’s asthmatic condition and hence suggest the best treatment for them— one at which, if a patient is diagnosed with mild asthma, avoids spending a huge sum of money on medication as well as limits any possible side effects of the drugs.

Interestingly, asthma diagnosis was not entirely the pri-

mary focus when KOALA was first developed. This is because Beebe’s research team emphasizes mostly on cancer and global health. Nonetheless, after being connected with a number of clinicians familiar with asthma, namely Mathur and Dr. Anna Huttenlocher, the research truly became known locally and internationally due to its nature of being the first study to show the possibility at looking at cell function as a means of diagnosis.

The KOALA technology inevitably has massive potential. Essentially, it is useful when working with small volumes and can carry out tasks normally involving pipettes. Hence, it can be advantageous for educational instruction in high schools or colleges. Allowing students to carry out cellular biology experiments in high school without the need of pipettes would prove beneficial financially for schools as well as provide basic exposures to students. Apart from that, the technology is also in midst of commercialization in its early stages. Beebe suggests that KOALA could be useful in providing a cost-effective way for researchers to test various reagents, such as antibodies, to find the optimal reagent before scaling up experiments.

On a final note, Beebe has one advice to all students who intend to pursue research: Be fearless. “Don’t be afraid to fail and experiment on things in the lab. Students who are fearless are often the ones who are most successful.”

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Ask Ms. Scientist: Scantrons Dear Ms. Scientist, How do scantrons work and why do we need to use a #2 pencil and not a pen or other writing utensil?

—Liz K. The original optimal answer recognition machine and sheet, which were invented in 1972 by the Scantron Corporation, operate by shining a light through the answer sheet and detecting which filled oval blocks the most light. Graphite from No.2 pencils is the least transparent and is used to minimize detection errors.

However, scantron machines have progressed since then and now operate by algorithms that instead detect reflections on the sheet for the darkest marked oval. These machines accept pens and other pencils types; however , darker or blacker marks are still best. Both types of scantron machines are still sold, so continue to use No.2 pencils on your exams next week.

Ask Ms. Scientist is written by Corinne Thornton. If you have a burning science question you want her to answer, tweet @DC_Science or email it to science@dailycardinal.com.

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Stem cells allow new process of creating muscle cells

By Jacob Blitstein The Daily Cardinal

Stem cells were first discovered at the University of Toronto in the 1960s and have since become one of the most promising fields in biological research. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to differentiate into a variety of specialized cells under the right conditions.

The ability to differentiate into almost any cell type in the body has brought up the idea of using these cells to treat a variety of diseases, especially neurodegenerative diseases in which nerve cells start to die. Scientists transplant these undifferentiated cells in the body in the hopes they differentiate into cells that are deteriorating in the patient’s body.

One prominent stem-cell scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is Dr. Masatoshi Suzuki, an assistant professor of comparative biosciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine. Suzuki is currently using stem cells to model and find treatments for neuromuscular diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and muscular dystrophy.

Suzuki’s main research inter-

ests are to utilize stem cells to study neurodegenerative diseases. To do this, Suzuki extracts the cells and uses them as a model for specific neurodegenerative diseases that he can then study.

In his early studies, he “used stem cells to transplant into animal models of ALS and tested the ability of stemcell transplantations into the spinal cord,” Suzuki said.

This determines if they were able to differentiate into muscle cells that could treat the disease.

While Suzuki was able to see some protection from the degradation of the motor neurons by these transplants, he did not observe any functional benefits to the muscles which was his main goal.

This resulted in the idea to transplant the stem cells into muscles, which prevents the degener-

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ation of the connections between the motor neurons and the muscles. Using stem cells from bone marrow called mesenchymal stem cells, Suzuki genetically modified them to secrete neuro-protective factors, which were shown to have the possibility to benefit the muscle function of neurodegenerative diseases when transplanted.

While these initial studies showed

functional benefit, Suzuki saw no dramatic improvement in overall muscle function.

“The cells were not able to integrate well in the muscles,” Suzuki said.

This caused further changes in Suzuki’s research focus as he began to experiment with specifically generating muscle cells from stem cells. Recently, Suzuki invented a new protocol to create large amounts of muscle cells and muscle progenitors from mesenchymal stem cells by introducing them to high concentrations of two growth factors called fibroblast growth factor-2 and epidermal growth factor.

This procedure of creating muscle cells is novel because it does not require genetic modification techniques, which prohibits the cells to be used in the clinic. Currently, only 40-60 percent of the cells under the growth factors differentiated fully into

stem cells.

“I need to establish a protocol to improve this differentiation percentage and will need to work to further establish a protocol to purify and isolate only the muscle cells before I will move on to more medical applications,” Suzuki said.

Once these protocols are further defined, Suzuki can test the isolated cells to transplant into the animal models of different muscular and neurodegenerative diseases. Suzuki is very confident transplantation of stem cells can work to treat medical problems. Similar techniques are already being used in Japan for transplanting retinal eye cells. Scientists believe this concept can work in other places in the body as well to solve medical problems.

“It is important to think carefully about safety while using these cells, as contaminated cells could cause tumors and other problems if incorrectly transplanted,” Suzuki said.

Dr. Suzuki’s work is still in the early stages, but its potential is incredible. It shows that it is not unrealistic to think that stem-cell therapy may become the norm within the next few decades.

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Best of the best: Top athletes from spring 2014 Frank Kaminsky: Big man extraordinaire

By Jack Baer THE DAILY CARDINAL

After the Badgers’ Elite Eight victory over Arizona, one question was on America’s mind: “How do you stop center Frank Kaminsky?”

Answers were pretty sparse at the time, given that the junior center had just lit up one of the most talented frontcourts in the

country with 28 points on 11-of20 shooting and 11 rebounds.

Baskets came from everywhere. When Arizona threw a 7-footer at him, Kaminsky rained 3-pointers. An absurdly athletic power forward?

Kaminsky threw out some dazzling footwork and outlengthed everyone. Against the Ken Pomeroy ranking’s

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Center Frank Kaminsky was one of the Big Ten’s biggest surprises this year, exploding onto the scene to lead Wisconsin to a Final Four.

best defense in the country, Kaminsky scored 44 percent of his team’s points.

The fact that he could do this was not a total surprise, either. In the Badgers’ fourth game of the season, versus a weak mid-major team in North Dakota, Kaminsky threw down 43 points with ruthless efficiency, shooting 16-for-19 from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 from 3-point range.

That performance made sure every national college basketball fan know there was a center in Madison, he’s got the talent and versatility to dominate defensive game plans and his nickname is Fupps.

By the end of the year, Kaminsky led the team in points per game (13.9), rebounds per game (6.3) and field-goal percentage (.528). This was pretty good for a guy who averaged 4.2 points per game last year.

He has morphed into a bona fide NBA prospect, but will return to Wisconsin for his senior season, appearing on the preseason-All American lists and giving Badger fans dozens of more chances to chant: “Frank the Tank.”

Forward Michael Mersch leads the Big Ten in goals with 22

By Devin Lowe THE DAILY CARDINAL

To say that Michael Mersch was the embodiment of Wisconsin men’s hockey this year would be an understatement.

Mersch, a Hobey Baker Memorial Award nominee, led the team in goals with 22 and came third in points with 35. Apart from his impact on the scoresheet, the senior forward also topped other statistic columns, showcasing his

resilience. He shot the most of anyone on the team and blocked the most shots of any forward.

Mersch led the team in powerplay goals this year, becoming the first player to do so for three straight seasons at Wisconsin. He was so dangerous on the powerplay that his 10 power-play goals made his teammates’ tallies look downright tame, with the next leading scorer on the man advantage claiming three goals. Mersch

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After putting Wisconsin atop the Big Ten, Mersch signed with Los Angeles Kings’ affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs.

was also one of the least penalized players over the course of the season, having been cited for just nine minors in 37 games.

Wisconsin’s season, which included a 17-2-1 home record and the Badgers’ first-ever Big Ten title, held many magical moments for Mersch. On Jan. 10, he had his first career hat trick against Michigan. When critics cited his lack of production in the postseason, he scored both goals in Wisconsin’s semi-final matchup against Penn State in the Big Ten tournament to propel the Badgers to the championship game.

In the midst of all his individual accomplishments, though, Mersch talked only of his team.

When asked about his big goals, he shifted the focus away from himself by crediting good passes from linemates. Mersch’s greatest joy in scoring came from his ability to put his team ahead, showing just how dedicated he was to the teamwork-first ethos of Wisconsin hockey and how lucky the program was to have such a talented, unselfish player as a good role model for his younger teammates.

Honorable mention top athletes from spring semester Ben Brust

As the lone starting senior, Brust helped lead the Badgers to their third NCAA Final Four appearance, averaging a careerhigh 12.8 points per game, and will leave Wisconsin with the most made 3-pointers in Wisconsin history.

Tyler Graff

Graff was the national runner-up in his weight class at the NCAA Championships, and had an undefeated Big Ten record on

his way to finishing the year No. 5 in the country.

in the conference among defensemen in scoring.

Ivy Martin

Michala Johnson

Martin finished the year with first-team All-Big Ten honors, and was named Swimmer of the Championships at the Big Ten Women’s Swimming & Diving Championship.

Jake McCabe

As an assistant captain, McCabe was named first-team All-Big Ten, and finished third

In her first season as a Badger after transferring from Connecticut and sitting out the NCAA’s requisite year, Johnson led the team in points with 16.6 a game, along with 7.3 rebounds a game. Johnson was also named to the First Team All-Big Ten, and plays at Wisconsin with her younger sister Malayna, who will be a sophomore next season.

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In her final season at UW, goaltender Alex Rigsby posted 17 wins with a .945 save percentage, despite a mid-season injury.

Alex Rigsby closes out a record-setting career at UW

By Zach Rastall THE DAILY CARDINAL

Heading into her senior season, Alex Rigsby was already one of the most prolific players in the history of Wisconsin women’s hockey.

In her final year in Madison, Rigsby did more than enough to cement her spot in the pantheon of great NCAA goaltenders.

As she has been throughout her entire career, the Badger captain was rock solid between the pipes for UW, posting a 17-7-2 record during the 2013-’14 campaign.

Her .945 save percentage was second-best in the country, while her 1.32 goals-against average was good enough for third lowest in the nation. She also recorded the fourth most shutouts in the country (seven), despite missing seven games midway through the season with an injury.

Rigsby’s campaign wasn’t just a great season standing alone, it had historical signifi-

cance as well.

With her 92nd win, Rigsby passed Jessie Vetter as the winningest goaltender in school history, but Rigsby didn’t stop there. Rigsby continued to impress in the net the rest of the way, becoming just the third goaltender in NCAA women’s hockey history to record 100 career wins.

In addition, she also owns the program record for both minutes played (7,881:47) and saves (3,126).

While her body of work would be remarkable under any circumstances, the adversity Rigsby had to overcome in her career, including multiple injuries and her mom being diagnosed with breast cancer, makes what she accomplished all the more impressive.

Wisconsin’s season may have ended with a disappointing loss to rival Minnesota in the Frozen Four, but that doesn’t take away from the incredible season and career of Badger legend Alex Rigsby.

Michelle Mueller: Swinging for the fences, one pitch at a time

By Andrew Tucker THE DAILY CARDINAL

This spring was colder than usual in Wisconsin, but that hasn’t stopped senior third baseman Michelle Mueller from being hot on the diamond.

Mueller has been a powerful centerpiece of the Badgers’ offense. She leads the team in home runs, RBI and slugging percentage, showing her dominance in the power department.

However, she is not a onetrick pony. She is second on the team in batting average, first in on-base percentage and she has the fewest strikeouts of any starter.

While Mueller is an important part of the day-to-day offense, her crowning moment came April 11 against Illinois.

In game two of a doubleheader, Mueller knocked in eight RBI and three home runs in the game, breaking the previous record of seven

RBI in a game.

Mueller has received frequent attention for her standout play. She has twice been named Big Ten Player of the Week, and on April 15 became the first Badger softball player to be named Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I National Player of the Week and USA Softball National Player of the Week.

Mueller’s prowess at the plate can’t be ignored, even by the national media.

However, Mueller’s powerful bat hasn’t been the only thing that’s earned her the national spotlight.

In the second inning of a game against Penn State April 19, Mueller ran deep into foul territory, leaned over the railing of the dugout, and ultimately made the grab to end the inning.

The play was featured the following morning on ESPN as a top play of the day.

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Goin’ Dancin’: UW’s Final Four run

By Blake Duffin THE DAILY CARDINAL

Wisconsin triggered a campus-wide celebration March 29 after defeating No. 1 seed Arizona in the NCAA Tournament. The Badger victory not only ignited State Street, but also gave the team a spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2000.

Arizona, regarded by many as the most complete team in the tournament, received a little taste of its own medicine from a disciplined UW team.

Led by junior forward Frank Kaminsky, the Badgers showcased to the nation that tough defense and a balanced offensive attack was the perfect recipe to match up with a dominant team like Arizona.

At halftime of what was a low-scoring affair, UW trailed the Wildcats 28-25.

The second half became a back-and-

forth thriller, as neither team could completely separate from the other. It would remain this way until the final seconds of the half when Arizona freshman forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson dunked the ball home to send the game to overtime.

Kaminsky put UW up by one point with just over a minute left in overtime.

The Wildcats had a chance to win the game, as they had a sideline inbound opportunity near their own basket with just 2.3 seconds to play.

Arizona’s leading scorer and junior guard Nick Johnson got the ball on the inbound, but failed to get the shot off before the buzzer sounded, leaving the Badgers on top.

The memorable victory sent Bo Ryan to his first Final Four as UW’s head coach, and proved Wisconsin’s capability on the big stage.

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Fans gather at Union South for UW’s Final Four matchup against Kentucky.

Lonely at the top: Wisconsin wins first Big Ten hockey championship

By Adee Feiner THE DAILY CARDINAL

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Lights-out pitching from senior Cassandra Darrah helped UW win 13 straight.

Softball ties school-record 13-game win streak

By Jake Powers THE DAILY CARDINAL

From April 9 to April 26, Wisconsin did not lose a single game. After an April 6 loss to Minnesota, the Badgers rattled off 13 straight wins, tying the team’s winstreak record, after setting it last year.

The run could not have come at a better time for the Badgers. After battling through a demanding early-season non-conference schedule that pitted UW against eight ranked opponents, Wisconsin found itself sitting at 17-15.

Wisconsin’s April 9 doubleheader sweep over North Dakota provided a preview of the team’s winning formula, however. The Badgers won 11-2 and 17-1, displaying a balanced offensive attack coupled with dominant pitching.

Although UW did not replicate this scoring output again during the streak, the precedent for the next three weeks of play had been set.

Wisconsin outscored its opponents

88-34 during the streak. The pitching tandem of senior Cassandra Darrah and sophomore Taylor-Paige Stewart blossomed in the month of April, and both pitchers were able to establish consistency that had evaded them during the opening stretch of the season.

The reliability of Darrah and Stewart was complemented by a high-powered offense that contributed 6.8 runs per game. Senior left fielder Mary Massei, senior third baseman Michelle Mueller and freshman catcher Chloe Miller spearheaded a scoring effort that gave Darrah and Stewart breathing room in the circle.

The Badgers took advantage of the home-field advantage provided by Goodman Diamond, as Wisconsin had to play just three contests on the road during the 13-game streak.

Wisconsin’s hot month of April moved it to fourth place in the Big Ten and propelled Wisconsin to its fourth-straight 30-win season.

Honorable mention moments

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Forward Mark Zengerle led the Big Ten in points this season with 27.

Jackson hits game winner against Michigan St.

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Badgers beat Minnesota... twice

Wisconsin’s sweep of No. 1 Minnesota at the Kohl Center was an iconic moment of the inaugural Big Ten hockey season.

Track takes Big Ten Championship

Track & Field Director Mick Byrne credited his team for being “Badger tough” when the track & field team defended its Big Ten Indoor Championship crown this season.

Women’s hockey in the Frozen Four

After beating Harvard at LaBahn Arena, the women’s hockey team punched its ticket to the Frozen Four, where it eventually fell to Minnesota for the fifth time this season.

This season, six teams from across collegiate hockey came together for the firstever Big Ten hockey tournament.

During the weekend-long event held at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., Wisconsin, along with Ohio State, Minnesota, Penn State, Michigan and Michigan State, all fought for the right to be crowned inaugural tournament champions.

Wisconsin finished the regular season second in the conference, earning it a bye through the first round.

Wisconsin defeated Penn State 2-1 in the semi-final round, and after Ohio State upset Minnesota, the Badgers and

Buckeyes were ready to square off for the trophy.

With seven minutes left in the third period and Ohio State holding on to a 4-2 lead, Wisconsin’s chances of bringing the Big Ten trophy back to Madison seemed to be fading quickly.

However, backed by their veteran stars, the Badgers tied up the game on goals behind forwards Jefferson Dahl and Tyler Barnes, effectively sending the game into overtime.

After a back-and-forth battle in overtime, forward Mark Zengerle netted the game-winner to lift Wisconsin to the championship.

The victory also gave Wisconsin a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Midwest Regional.

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Junior guard Traevon Jackson hits a last-second shot to beat MSU at home.

If it weren’t for some very fun games in March, February’s victory over Michigan State, featuring a last-second basket from mercurial junior guard Traevon Jackson, would have likely gone down as the most memorable highlight of the Badgers’ season.

At the time, Wisconsin had lost five of its last seven games, with its only wins coming against lowly Purdue and Illinois. Ranked No. 3 in the country just a month before, the Badgers had fallen out of the rankings.

The home date against No. 8 Michigan State was quite possibly the last chance the Badgers had to build a convincing Big Ten win streak and show fans their undefeated 16-0 start was for real.

The Badgers took that chance and deliv-

ered. Freshman forward Nigel Hayes led the team in points with 14, taking minutes from foul-troubled Frank Kaminsky, reaching the foul line 12 times. Wisconsin held a lead for almost the entire second half, but a 3-pointer from Michigan State senior center Adreian Payne tied the game with 12 seconds to go.

Eight days prior, Jackson had a chance to win the game at home against Ohio State and failed, smothered by Ohio State senior guard Aaron Craft. Once again, he was lamented for holding onto the ball, showing what some called confidence, others arrogance.

With another chance Jackson took the ball, ran downcourt, crossed over Spartan sophomore guard Gary Harris, pulled up and swished the 15-foot jumper. Cue celebrations, cue the revival of the Badgers season.