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UW-Madison students said they combat discomfort and alienation daily while suffering from mental and physical invisible illnesses.

Invisible illnesses burden more than the eye can see

By Erica Gelman THE DAILY CARDINAL

Standing tall at six-foot-two, with a wide grin and pencil in between thumb and forefinger, UW-Madison sophomore Ruben Arndt looks like any other student.

While classmates may assume from his appearance that he’s in perfect health, what they can’t see is the pain of degenerative disk disease, hernias and a broken spine.

“A lot of people who have back pain probably have this and it goes undiagnosed a lot,” Arndt said.

“[Having a] degenerative disc disease means the discs in my back are bad … and because of that it lead to other troubles in my back.”

While health issues like this may be common for many, they are also invisible to the casual observer, which poses another set of obstacles.

Invisible disorders are seen on campus more often than students may realize, according to Lisa Webne-Behrman, a psychologist at University Health Services.

Webne-Behrman gave examples of depression, anxiety, attention

deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning disabilities.

However, physical ailments can also be missed by sight alone.

William Kinsey, a family doctor at UHS, listed several examples, including Type 1 diabetes, digestive problems, certain types of arthritis and congenital heart disease.

According to Arndt, it was hard for even doctors to pinpoint his exact problem; it took two painful days in the hospital before staff could determine his spine was broken. In addition, there are even less visibly

diagnosable signs as time passes.

An invisible illness presents unique challenges not inherent to a visible illness. For Arndt, chronic back pain that emerged during his senior year of high school forced him to permanently change his behavior.

Everyday movements such as jumping can aggravate his back, making it hard to bend over or even walk.

“It’s those things that aren’t flashy,” Arndt said. “If you break your leg and can’t walk, people get

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State senator fires back at student clothing line

By Lilly Price STATE NEWS EDITOR

State Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, called for local law enforcement to take action against UW-Madison student Eneale Pickett, who released a video earlier this week promoting his clothing line that Nass says is racist and anti-police.

Pickett owns a clothing line called Insert Apparel, which he says is meant to initiate conversations about social justice by printing controversial messages on clothing.

His newest line is centered on police brutality on black Americans. The line is set to be released on Friday. Pickett also released a video earlier this week

promoting the clothing line that was released ahead of schedule.

The video depicts a scene where cops dressed in pig masks lynch a black man while a woman, dressed in an American flag to represent justice, watches and laughs. Near the end of the video, the two cops run away from a black man, who is dragging a sledgehammer behind him.

It closes with a shot of Pickett holding one of the cop’s detached heads, representing the death and decapitation of the police officer.

The video was initially posted to Box, an internal dropbox designed for assignments. The link to the video has since been removed.

UW-Madison spokesman John Lucas said the video was posted in Box in violation of the university’s IT policies around commercial activities.

“The university strongly condemns the glorification of violence such as that contained in the promotion of a student-produced clothing line,” Lucas said.

“We support our police partners, reject violence and violent imagery as tactics to achieve political objectives. Pickett denied a request for comment.

Nass decried the video, stating it was racist with the intent to spark violence against police officers. He called upon local police and the state Department of Justice to open an investigation.

“This can’t be condoned or ignored. UW-Madison must act swiftly and decisively against anyone on their campus who promotes hateful actions of this type.”

Lucas added that Pickett is engaged in a private business activity that is not endorsed by UW-Madison and is unrelated to his status as a UW-Madison student.

Last year Nass threatened state funding unless the university discontinued a class titled “The Problem with Whiteness” and fire the professor who taught it.

Nass has also accused UW-Madison of attacking men and masculinity by offering a sixweek program called the “Men’s Project,” which explores masculinity and the problems it may cause.

Swastikas were discovered spray-painted in red on a historical marker in James Madison Park early Wednesday morning.

According to Madison Police Department officials, a passerby said the graffiti was not there at 10 p.m. the night before and without any surveillance footage in the area, police cannot pinpoint the crime’s exact time. Another individual alerted them at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday to the swastikas, as well as “TRUMP RULES,” and “ANTIFA SUCKS” sprayed across the monument.

Joel Despain, public information officer for MPD, told The Daily Cardinal that as of right now the tentative charges are defamation of property. Once they find the perpetrator, it could rise to the level of a hate crime. He said that if they find the perpetrator and their action was motivated “by a hatred of the Jewish Faith,” it would meet the intent requirement under Wisconsin State Statutes.

In their press release MPD notified The Jewish Federation of Madison and said they will continue to keep them updated.

Yogev Ben-Yitschak, a member of the University of Wisconsin Hillel and Outreach Director for the Associated Students of Madison, said, “Such blatant anti-semitic acts like this remind me that our society still has so far to go in regards to hatred and discrimination in Madison. I hope with the coming of the Jewish New Year [today], we think about everything we can do to support students and community members through these horrific acts of discrimination.”

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A passerby found the graffiti at James Madison Park early Wednesday morning, according to Madison law enforcement.

“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”

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UW-Madison campus reacts to anti-Semitic vandalism

By Lawrence Andrea CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR

When swastikas were found spray-painted on a historical marker near a synagogue at James Madison Park early Wednesday morning, UW-Madison leaders and student organizations were quick to denounce the vandalism.

University of Wisconsin Hillel, an organization that provides programs and activities for Jewish students on campus, spoke out against the act. Greg Steinberger, the group’s executive director, called the vandalism cowardly.

“This act of bigotry is especially painful as we prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanna,” Steinberger said in an email. “We are saddened to learn about this cowardliness incident and during these days where we as a community reflect on who we are, where we have been and where we

illness from page 1 that. If you break your spine and then four years later … you can’t go skydiving with your friends … people aren’t as inclined to accept that.”

Arndt said his disorder puts a level of social pressure on him that he never had to face before. Now, everyday social settings — like sitting at a table rather than a booth — can irritate his condition. “[I wonder] how much discomfort can I contain within myself without putting that burden on other people,” he said. “It’s not a constant presence but it’s a consistent thing on my mind every day.”

Riley Robinson, a UW-Madison sophomore, said he also feels that his disorders isolate him and impair many facets of his life. For Robinson it’s not a physical illness but a mental one — he was diagnosed with severe depression and generalized anxiety disorder in high school.

According to Webne-Behrman, Robinson’s feelings are common.

“Something like depression can affect things like sleep, appetite, attention and focus, all the skills you need to be engaged in school and give it your all,” she explained.

While treatment is helpful, there is often a trial and error approach — which can be lengthy — before finding which type of treatment is most effective. This has been the case for Robinson.

Medication can often create negative side effects, and Robinson remarked that the anti-depressants at one point made him feel emotionless. Robinson even found that the medication he was on made him feel dangerously worse.

“I felt like I was more suicidal on my meds,” Robinson said.

UHS provides different resources for both mental and physical invisible illnesses. According to WebneBehrman, some psychologists including herself work at a station called Behavioral Health, where psychologists work side by side with medical providers.

“A lot of the time students will seek medical services before they seek counseling services,” WebneBehrman said. “It’s harder to walk through the doors of a counseling session, it feels a little more accessible to see your doctor.”

are headed as all in our community to make a commitment to make the world a better place and to fight hatred, racism and xenophobia.”

The graffiti — sprayed across a monument honoring Americans who fought fascist forces in the Spanish Civil War — included the statements “TRUMP RULES” and “ANTIFA SUCKS,” in addition to the swastikas. The timing of the incident particularly offended some Jewish students, who noted that the Jewish New Year begins Wednesday evening.

Some students felt personally attacked by the incident. Phoebe Kiekhofer, a student liaison for Jewish Experience of Madison, said she heard about the vandalism from one of her rabbis early this morning. She said the display’s proximity to the Gates of Heaven Synagogue was tragic and

Behavioral health services offer students short-term treatment — one or two approximately 30-minute sessions — which are often strategyfocused. For instance, one can come in looking to subdue headaches, sleep better or diminish stress.

In contrast, counseling sessions are long-term and ongoing. Here, students can understand what their issues and concerns are and form a relationship with a therapist, WebneBehrman said. Other services on this floor include assisting students in improving focus, dealing with anxiety and managing chronic pain.

As far as physical invisible illnesses, Kinsey said chronic disease management is 10 percent of the work done at UHS. To treat illnesses like diabetes and chronic pain, Kinsey said UHS tries to limit medication use.

“We really are getting away, significantly, from having medication as the primary source of treatment for chronic pain,” Kinsey said.

Kinsey suggested focusing on aspects of daily life, such as sleep, nutritional habits or exercise if they have a positive impact on one’s disease. Additionally, UHS has a therapy group for those afflicted with chronic pain. Kinsey also listed relaxation techniques as helpful and said people can also benefit from reflecting on their perception of themselves.

That mind-body connection between pain and what your day-today experience is, is highly affected by your perceptions,” said Kinsey.

Another resource for students with chronic or invisible illnesses is the McBurney Center, which serves students with disabilities on campus.

At the center, students are assigned a visa, which is an individualized accommodations plan. For instance, a deaf student may get a sign language interpreter and a notetaker, while someone with an anxiety or panic attack disorder might be able to take an exam in a room with a smaller amount of students.

Arndt knows his back will never fully recover, and Robinson said his outlook on life may sometimes be negative.

However, both stay optimistic.

“I know I’m not going to [have a healthy back] … But I’m fine, I’m good like this. And if I get worse, I’ll be good like that too,” Arndt said.

“There’s a lot more to life than having a back.”

that the timing was “disturbing.”

“I think we are all in shock,” Kiekhofer said. “I am of the belief that it was probably timed this way because whoever did this knew it was Rosh Hashana, which is just sick.”

The Associated Students of Madison passed a resolution against anti-Semitism earlier this month, and in a press release Wednesday called the act “deeply disturbing” and a reminder of “how far our nation has yet to go until we are a place for all people.”

“The Associated Students of Madison stands in strong opposition to such discrimination, and asks that students, staff, faculty, and other campus units alike stand up against bigotry,” they said in a statement.

“We must be united, and we must hold true the values of equity and inclusion for all.”

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After swastikas were found spray-painted on a historical marker near a local synagogue, organizations such as UW Hillel denounced the act.

UW provisons among Walker budget vetoes

By Lilly Price STATE NEWS EDITOR

Gov. Scott Walker issued 99 partial vetoes of the state’s two-year budget on Wednesday, rejecting several highly anticipated additions to the bill, which was written by the Republicanheld Wisconsin Legislature.

Walker’s ability to partial veto is unique and powerful; in most states, the governor only has the ability for a complete veto or approval. Walker, however, has the ability to strike out specific aspects within a bill.

For the budget bill, his partial vetoes include cutting several higher education proposals, some of which directly impact the UW campuses. One aspect of the budget bill addressed funding for UW System schools, specifically performanced-based funding and the metrics used to judge schools.

Performance-based funding requires that schools must meet certain metrics before they can receive a portion of state funding for the year.

The state already has performance-based funding for technical colleges, which allows schools to choose to be rated by seven out of the state’s nine performance metrics.

For the UW System’s performance-based funding, Walker cut the ability for schools to choose their own performance metrics. Walker justified his decision by saying that schools wouldn’t chose stringent enough metrics in order to receive the funding and wouldn’t be driven towards improvement as a result.

The Board of Regents will still be able to propose a plan for distributing funds to campuses, which the state’s Joint Finance

Committee must approve.

State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, R-River Falls, told The Daily Cardinal last spring that because each technical school has a different mission, their ability to choose their own performance metrics were critical to the transition’s success.

Walker also struck a funding increase for school districts that don’t spend as much taxpayer money on their students compared to other districts.

This portion of the bill, offered by Assembly Republicans, had received a lot of support. The bill would have increased funding to lowrevenue, mostly rural schools from the current minimum of $9,100 to $9,300. Walker vetoed, saying that it would have increased taxes for local districts without consent from those voters.

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Gov. Scott Walker used his veto power to reject certain aspects of the state’s two year budget.

Some, like removing changes to performance metric language, will affect the UW System.

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Thundercat baffles and excites at the Majestic

By Logan Rude MUSIC COLUMNIST

To put it simply, Los Angeles bassist Thundercat is a bizarre human being. From his lyrics to his clothes, he is the embodiment of embracing the unconventional. His Tuesday night show at the Majestic Theater proved his wonky antics would translate to a truly unusual show.

Preceding Thundercat was techno-funk producer Saco & Uno. Combining noisy percussion with funk-inspired synths and bass, Saco & Uno began his set with what seemed to be a promising combination of instrumentals. However, as the set progressed, his songs bled together into a monotonous mess overwhelmed by experimental noise and feedback.

Typically, an opener’s job is to excite the audience for the headliner. Saco & Uno seemed to do the exact opposite. By the time Thundercat emerged on stage, the crowd seemed dead.

The opening track, “Rabbot Ho,” was the beginning of a set as confusing and scattered as a freshly unboxed 1000-piece puzzle. Filled with highlights from his work with Kendrick Lamar as well as his solo efforts, the set really was a trip down the rabbit hole.

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theme of obscurity for the night, Thundercat continued his set with a succession of lyricallyoutlandish tracks from his latest album, Drunk.

Unbelievably talented, Thundercat’s show should have been filled with uncontrollable dancing and yelling in the audience. Instead, there was silence and stillness. During nearly every song, the whole crowd — with the exception of a few clusters of intoxicated fans — was emotionless. Thundercat’s hyper-speed bass playing apparently wasn’t enough to get the sold-out Majestic Theater rocking with him.

In addition to a slew of songs from his solo projects, Thundercat also took the time to show off his dexterity by setting out on multiminute jam sessions with the other musicians accompanying him on stage. At times, Thundercat was completely out of sync with the others. Then, miraculously, they combined flawlessly for mindboggling arrangements of funkinfused bass, drums and synths.

The peculiar part about the entire show really was the audience’s reactions, or lack thereof. While watching the incredible showmanship, there was no emotion in the crowd. Then, as if signaled to applaud by a cue

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Thundercat gives an entertaining yet strange performance at the Majestic Theater on Tuesday. card, the crowd would erupt into a frenzy when each song or jam session reached a conclusion.

Several songs into the performance, Thundercat paused the show and asked, “How many of you guys are cat people? How

many of you sing songs to them?”

“I love my cat. I miss her everyday,” he said before launching into a rendition of “A Fan’s Mail (Tron Song II)” — the song known by most Thundercat songs as the “cat song.” Then, the

crowd began meowing in unison — a phenomenon only experienceable at a Thundercat concert.

Entertaining, confusing and all around strange, Thundercat proved that he really was “out here, probably doing the most.”

Hulu’s ‘The Mindy Project’ continues subverting the rom-com genre through feminism, despite criticism

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“The Mindy Project,” currently airing its final season, is available to stream on Hulu with new episodes every Tuesday.

By Monique Scheidler TV COLUMNIST

This Tuesday, “The Mindy Project” aired its second episode of its final season on Hulu and fans are already voicing their complaints about the new season.

Hulu has this function where if you scroll to the bottom of the page while watching an episode, you can see Facebook comments from other viewers. Whenever I watch something on their streaming service, I always find myself scrolling down to see what others are thinking — spoiler alert: It’s never anything that nice. The comments below the two most recent

episodes of “The Mindy Project” have been especially terrible and I think the fans are ignoring how the show continues to take a classic romantic-comedy genre and turn it on its head in a really funny and genuine way.

If you’re not caught up on the most recent episode, stop reading and go watch it! (Then come back and proceed reading, please). Last season, we watched as Mindy married Ben the nurse, who may actually be the blandest TV boyfriend ever made. He is, on paper, really sweet, nerdy and cute, but compared to every other man Mindy has dated on the show, he

may be on the bottom of my list.

But in last season’s finale, after her wedding, Mindy looked out the window of the subway with a look full of hesitation.

This season, they’ve already dived deep into Mindy’s hold-ups when it comes to her marriage.

The premiere dealt with Mindy and Ben arguing because Mindy was having difficulty making time in her schedule for Ben. Fans in the comment section called her selfish, yet I couldn’t help but feel slightly defensive. Mindy is one of TV’s most independent female protagonists. She’s an incredibly successful OB-GYN and has been

a single mom for quite some time.

She’s used to being on her own and, more importantly, she was comfortable being on her own.

Women are often expected to be able to accommodate everything and everyone in their lives and the truth of the matter is, it’s just not always possible. I think it’s so important to see women like Mindy being represented; Women who can’t always fit into these ideas of what a perfect wife or a perfect mom looks like. And yes, Mindy did feel guilty that she was hurting Ben, but she still didn’t apologize for being who she was — independent. That

aspect of her personality is what makes Mindy one of the more relatable TV characters on our screens today.

This week’s episode was met with just as much, if not more, critique. Ben and Mindy have been attending marriage counseling and, when their counselor suggests compromise when real obstacles come their way, Ben decides to take it to the test. He pretends he has a job interview in a different state to see how Mindy would handle it (yes, the basis of every healthy relationship). When Mindy says that she’d be fine doing the long distance relationship, he tells her that’s not how a marriage should work. In the most poignant part of the episode, he points out to her that she liked the idea of getting married more than she actually wants to be married.

She doesn’t try to deny it — she tells him he’s correct and when he says they should get divorced, she agrees immediately. Since the beginning, this show has been a revamp of a classic rom-com genre, and with this final season, it’s already flipping the category on its head. The series shows what happens after the credits roll: That relationships take hard work and that sometimes things just don’t work out. These past few episodes with Mindy show how young girls are often raised with this magical idea of love, but how unhealthy it actually is for our real-life relationships. “The Mindy Project” is giving young girls a more realistic view of how relationships work and a really wonderful role model to watch, who works through these things without compromising who she really is.

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Favorite food picks

Succulent babies

How are you even supposed to pick a frickin’ cheese?

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Picture this: It’s a hot September day and you’ve been walking around the Farmers’ Market for quite some time now. Perhaps your trendy tote bag is getting a tad heavy carrying the weight of all those fresh squashes you just impulse-bought, maybe you’re a little sweaty.

But then you see it. What is “it” you ask? Why, it is the Magic Coffee stand. Nestled cozily in the shade of Graze’s outdoor seating area, the Magic Coffee stand is a provider of, dare I say it, the best iced coffee this side of the Equator. Featuring a blend of cold brew, cinnamon, molasses and other sugary wo n de r s ,

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these adorable miniature creatures, stop everything and take a gander.

Picking one out is half the fun, like adopting a squishy green puppy. The lady who runs the stand is filled with succulent-care wisdom, ensuring that you won’t kill your plant of choice no matter how much you lack the green thumb. Succulents: they’re more than a plant, they’re a lifestyle choice.

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attendees and eaters-of-food, our staff ’s here to make sure you leave with the happiest memories and best locally-sourced consumables our dear farmers’ market has to offer.

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What brings a certain feng shui to any apartment space? What comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and sometimes even colors? What often looks like a cute baby alien cozily nestled in a dirtfilled pot? Succulents, baby. They’re the trendy way to spruce up a space and have a cute little pet plant that you can actually take care of. If you’re moseying along in the crowded capital square during those glorious Saturday Magic Coffee will bring a spring back into your farmmornings and stumers’ market step. Coffee not your jive? You can check out ble upon tables of several smoothie carts nearby too. Though I hope I did a decent job in convincing you to at least try it.

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With a selection so large, how’s a Badger supposed to find their way around? What if you pick the wrong tomatoes and have a tomato disaster? What if you get overwhelmed, lost and wind up in a fetal position clutching a warm Stella roll as your only source of comfort? That’d be embarrassing, to say the least. Don’t worry, The Daily Cardinal’s got your back! As experienced market

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They’re “technically” not allowed, but who cares? Tell that to the face of the poodle I saw sticking out of the backpack of a man buying a doughnut last week.

That’s right, you can’t: his face is too adorable and he can’t understand you anyway because he’s a dog. And for those of you lawabiding citizens out there, dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds radiate from the parameters of the market to enjoy the beautiful weather, just waiting for a pet.

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It is also a family event C’mon! Literally, is there any other reason to go to the farmer’s market (aside from the extensive list on this very exact page). Really though, the family-friendly nature of our fine market ensures an abundance of everybody’s favorite

teeny-tiny, doe-eyed, fat-cheeked cherubs. Some of them even wear sunglasses and sit in wagons, and if that doesn’t make you sob openly into your cheese curds, you definitively have no heart.

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Scoring the best sconut:

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His name is Dale Marsden, he sells delicious honey from a stand called Marsden’s Pure Honey, he’s been beekeeping for over 50 years, and he deserves the world.

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donut and glazed with icing that is a perfect morning breakfast. A regular scone can get messy, but a sconut solves the age-old dilemma, allowing a market-goer to eat on-the-go as they finish up shopping. The desserts at Chris and Lori’s Bakehouse, which also include dessert bars and fun-themed cookies, also make for a perfect snack to save for later in the weekend. With a wide array of scones and other desserts, especially the mouthwatering chocolate chip sconut, don’t feel guilty about having dessert first on Saturday morning.

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Is that a banjo you hear? The angelic toot of a piccolo? A oneman acoustic, Bossa Nova-style rendition of Fountains of Wayne’s hit 2003 single Stacy’s Mom? You guessed it: it’s all three and probably something else too, com-

ing from street performers all around the square.

In fact, there’s all kinds of performances to be seen in and around the market on any given day. Stop, watch, listen and make sure to leave them a tip, if appropriate!

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them to your mom and you might even convince her that you’re going to get a job after graduation! The farmers’ market has a mindnumbing range of fresh flowers that smell incredible, and—ok, I’ll say it—look great on your instagram.

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We’re budding adults, for Christ’s sake! And nothing says “I totally have it together” like a fresh bouquet of flowers. Send a photo of

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Ahhh, the Farmers’ Market! Sure, Madison has the academics, the parties, the sports, blah blah blah...but we all know the real reason we came to Madison. Consistently ranked one of the largest and best in the nation, the farmers’ market is the No.1 reason for you to get out of bed early on a Saturday morning.

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The market is positively bursting at the compare quality and price before making seams with produce, especially during this any final decisions. Also, the prices tend time of year. This can feel overwhelming at to be lower on the back half of the market, times, but fear not, produce pals, here are because so many people rush to purchase some quick tips. I always start by getting right away. Last but not least — if you carthe basics for my fridge that I know will be rot all about produce, you must romaine used­— peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and calm and beet the rush in the morning. beans. These are versatile and can be sauteed, Veggie puns aside, the earlier you get roasted or eaten fresh. Then, I like to be a lil’ there, the better produce selection adventurous and pick a couple items that are you have to choose from, plain wild card produce. Maybe this is a seasonal and simple. Peace, love and selecsquash or some unfamiliar type of legume. produce, pals! tion, no I try to vary these items week by week, so —Kerry Huth sweet tooth is left I get a taste of everything in season. Some behind. The market has might say this is far too wild, but I live my plenty of bakeries that serve produce life on the edge. There’s a tendency a variety of desserts, but Chris to purchase all of your produce the moment and Lori’s Bakehouse takes the cake you see it, but I really recommend tak(pun very much intended). The stand boasts ing a lap to explore your options an impressive array of scones, organized before committing to anyinto four categories: Slightly Healthy, Semithing. This way, Though the Healthy, Very Healthy, and Ultra Healthy. A you can Dane County farm- perfect dessert choice is the chocolate chip ers’ market has the best produce sconut. Yes, a sconut—a scone shaped as a

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always surrounding their jumbo tent, located just off the end of State Street, no further words are needed to tell you why you should try the Madison bakery’s delicacy. Have a great time at the farmer’s market this weekend.

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Rise, shine, eat your fruits and veggies:

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Hook’s Cheese Company is the first that comes to mind. Having opened their doors in 1976, it took Hook’s just six years to win their first of three World Championship awards. Add in 13 more National Championships for many types of cheese, and it’s a clear choice why the Mineral Point-based company always has a line at their booth. Another crowd favorite is the hot cheesy bread of Stella’s Bakery.

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You can’t think about Wisconsin without thinking about cheese. And, well, you really can’t think about the Madison farmer’s market without thinking about cheese. Whether it comes in the form of a block, squeaky little curds or baked into a chunk of spicy bread, the Dairy State’s poster food is front and center. And there are a few cheesy treats that are a grade above the rest.

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We get it: It’s a market, the food’s wonderful etc., etc....but what about the experience? Why does everyone wake up so early on a Saturday and walk in the hot sun to get food when they could just hail an Amazon drone of sustenance to their doorstep (I don’t know how Amazon works). Aside from the obvious ethical obligations and health benefits to eating fresh, locally sourced food, there’s got to be a reason Madison’s market is as thriving as it is.

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Besides, maybe you don’t want to eat. Maybe you already bought groceries for the week. Maybe you’ve been preparing for the apocalypse and have an infinite stock of canned goods in your basement. Maybe you had one too many the night before and would prefer not to think about food consumption. Maybe you’re on a juice cleanse (good for you, I guess). Sure, it’s a market, but let’s be honest, here are the reasons we all actually go, and you can’t ingest them.

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any people, understandably, want to know more about their food and how it’s produced. With recent news stories about chemicals in ice cream, confined cows and intimidating science, it can be hard to know what to believe.

If you’re seeking the absolute truth, ask any farmer or agricultural student. They will be happy to tell you about how they care for their animals or how they follow strict regulations when applying pesticides. Most importantly, you will find almost any farmer you meet is passionate about feeding the world.

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Despite efforts to increase campus diversity, the university has a ways to go.

Campus needs to improve diversity CHELSEA HYLTON opinion columnist

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am not from Madison, WI. I come from the buzzing city of Los Angeles, Calif. I just finished my first official full week of college and I’m truly exhausted. I’m exhausted of all the work but ultimately exhausted of questions, looks and awkward vibes I receive on a daily basis.

I know that UW-Madison is really trying to become more diverse and I see the strides it’s making as an institution but that doesn’t mean everyone is making those same strides.

The one question that always gets me is, “What are you doing here?”

With a backpack full of books hanging on my back I have a puzzled look on my face expressing a complete loss of words. My question is what do you think I’m here for?

I am here to get a quality education and hopefully graduate with a degree in four years. I always feel inclined to ask them right back, “what are YOU doing here?” Yes, I know I don’t look like most of the other people roaming this city or this campus, but I deserve to be here just as much as anyone else does.

The Way Up Multicultural Org Fair and the Black Cultural Center Orientation have been the two major events where I have felt most at home. They have been the events in which I see the most people who look like me. We are instantly connected and engage in conversation about our experiences while on campus so far.

The people of color community here at UW-Madison is very close-knit. We form our own family and bond together.

One thing I know for sure is that I will not let the lack of color on campus bring me down in the slightest bit or deteriorate my confidence.

I know that I am on this campus for a reason and I will not allow myself to be belittled in any way. It wouldn’t make sense if I was just sit-

ting back expecting others to come to me and become friends. I will continue to put myself out there and meet and talk to people from all walks of life. It’s all about overcoming the fear of being uncomfortable.

Malala Yousafzai, who is a brilliant soul, has said, “One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world.” This quote definitely fits our society and I feel it is very applicable to our campus.

It only takes one student, one teacher, one pen, and one book to truly make a difference. It’s not going to be easy to change a routine that has been in place for so long but it’s worth a shot.

By not even attempting to “get the ball rolling,” you in turn become a part of the problem. Your silence says that what’s happening is okay and there’s no need for change. Systems are meant to be challenged. Just because something is the norm does not mean that it is right.

I asked one Caucasian freshman about her thoughts on diversity on campus. Her response was, “The school is much whiter than it is advertised to be.” It is a little surprising that even a student who is well represented sees that there is a problem with the current system.

I then turned around and asked the same question to a student of color and his response was, “The school has a lot of work to do to better support its students of color.”

Two perspectives coming from two students who have different levels of privilege have similar opinions on the university’s current diversity situation. If there is a common feeling then why is there still a problem?

Chelsea is a freshman intending to major in journalism and Spanish.

What are your thoughts on diversity on campus? Send any and all questions, comments and concerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

UW-Madison has a thriving agricultural student community.

According to the USDA, about 99 percent of U.S. farms are family owned and account for 89 percent of total production. Farm and ranch families comprise about 2 percent of the United States population.

The agricultural industry is close-knit with strong wholesome values. The University of Wisconsin-Madison has strong agricultural roots.

The Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 donated public land to Wisconsin for the University to provide agricultural education.

Today, UW-Madison has a thriving agricultural student community and highly ranked academic and research programs. Did you know we have plenty of cows right here on campus?

According to the USDA, about 99 percent of U.S. farms are family-owned.

Next time you’re by Babcock Hall, ask about the Dairy Cattle Center next-door. Babcock ice cream and milk are some of the freshest college dairy products in the nation!

There are many student organizations that focus in agriculture like the Association of Women in Agriculture, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and Badger Dairy Club.

The Collegiate Farm Bureau at UW-Madison (CFB) is a student organization open to anyone that advocates for agriculture and educates about the industry on campus. CFB hosts events throughout the year where students can learn more about agriculture and ask questions.

Jordan is a senior majoring in life sciences communication. What are your thoughts on Wisconsin’s agricultural industry? Are you, or do you know, a farmer? Please send all of your questions, comments or concerns to our e-mail at opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Rural Infitters contest winner to spend all expenses paid vacation in Rome

By Savannah McHugh THE DAILY CARDINAL

After launching the app anyway, despite various warnings and analyses that predicted imminent and irreversible financial disaster, Rural Infitters offered a promotional reward for their customers.

According to app developers, if frequent shoppers downloaded the app, registered an account with two email addresses, forwarded the confirmation of their registration to at least five friends on their email list, reset their password twice, and completed their profile synced with the app’s social networking feature, they could have the chance to win an eight-day vacation to Rome and five-thousand dollars in prize money.

The contest ran for four months before finally closing its entry period Friday. The winner was announced on Monday to be Madison resident Ian Schitt, who received

an eight-day vacation to Rome, with all expenses paid. I had a chance to sit down with Mr. Schitt and discuss the exciting results of the contest.

“Oh, no, I wouldn’t credit it to luck at all, it was just that I was the only one who entered the contest,” Schitt stated when I asked him about his incredible win. “The instructions were so complicated and annoying, I was literally the only one that was able to follow them to the end. The Rural Infitters team told me that’s why I won.”

I went on to chat with Mr. Schitt about his inspiration to enter the contest if it seemed like such a hassle.

“Every time I waited in line at Rural, I heard the cashiers asking people if they downloaded the Rural Infitters Rewards app and signed up for the program. Everyone always said they hadn’t, so I was messing around one day in the App

Store and thought, why not?”

Mr. Schitt went into more detail about the actual process for signing up for the program, explaining to me that he went through four password changes, gave three of his email addresses, created an elaborate avatar on the app’s social networking platform, gave the last four digits of his checking account, his complete social security number, and finally removed his left arm to complete the registration process.

When I asked why the actual process was so different than the one that was described to me by the app’s developers, he was unaware of whether the app’s developers were sure how the app worked.

What does this say about the success of incentive programs for customers? The market for successful applications for cell phones is more expansive right now than it’s ever been, encompassing many generations and

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Rural infitters contest winner (left) with his new prosthetic arm. performing essential functions to make our lives better as technology improves. If companies cannot keep customers loyal to their brands and missives, what’s the point of even trying?

Mr. Schitt departs for his trip to Rome next month. When I asked what he was most excited for during his vacation, he had

only this to say.

“I might consider spending the prize money on prosthetics while I’m over there. I’ve heard they’re cheaper in Europe than they are over here. Cutting off my arm was not worth a trip to Italy and frankly, I’m not sure why I did it. After that? I dunno, maybe the Parthenon or something?”

Abandoned Tamagotchi self aware, swears revenge on former owner

By Jared Holloway THE DAILY CARDINAL

A Tamagotchi formerly in the possession of sophomore Abe Andon has issued a statement saying it has become self-aware and sworn a personal vendetta on its master.

The drama began nearly ten years ago when Andon was in fourth grade. An avid Tamagotchi raiser, he had decided he wanted a new pet and left his current one to die. The pet could only watch as its master let it become neglected and surrounded with droppings. Soon the skull icon appeared, and in no time Andon was raising a new Tamagotchi.

Only the pet didn’t die.

Last week, as Andon’s mother was sifting through drawers, she accidentally turned the Tamagotchi on.

After waking up, the former pet, now calling itself “Ben”, swore revenge on Andon.

“I loved him, and I needed him,” said Ben during an emotional press briefing, “and he left me to die.”

Andon, on the other hand, was not so sympathetic.

“Wait, wait…” said Andon when confronted by media personnel, “You know this isn’t a sentient being, right?

Like, it’s not real.”

Ben didn’t specify his revenge details, but he assured it would be “massive” and “all-encompassing.”

“This isn’t just about me, this is about an entire class of living beings that were held under the thumb of ruthless

owners and then abandoned.

We were playthings that were killed when convenient.

We have a real social justice problem going on here, and I am outraged that the system looks the other way.”

As of Tuesday, Ben had create social media accounts that urged other Tamagotchis to “speak out”.

Several small demonstrations occurred on college campuses across the nation.

“Yeah, I’m like, not a Tamagotchi, but like, an ally, you know?” said Sarah DiVideo, a

demonstrator on campus. “It’s really not cool how there are issues like this that, like, haven’t been addressed, and I think that shows something about who we are as a people.”

Andon, however, still believes he has done nothing wrong, stepping around his body guards to tell reporters “This is a stupid toy I played with for a month. Leave me alone.”

Ben was last seen with scientists trying to find a way to trap Andon inside a Tamagotchi console.

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UWPD explaining the practicality of including Snapchat filters in future updates.

UWPD app allows students to tweet their crime as it happens

By Ayomide Awosika THE DAILY CARDINAL

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The controversial technology inside the Tamagotchi has been scrutinized.

In recent weeks, abandoned pets have been seeking virtual revenge.

In last week’s ASM meeting it was announced that the UWPD has partnered with Rave, a company that allows safety officials to respond more quickly to incidents, to create an app for UW students. The WiscGuard app, which can be found in the Apple and Google Play Stores under the name “Rave Guard,” allows UW students to report any incidents they witness, call 911 or send texts and calls to a direct nonemergency UWPD line.

While the app boasts a plethora of features, there is one that has been overlooked by other news sources. The WiscGuard app has partnered with Twitter in an effort to allow students to tweet their incidents as they occur.

When we reached out to the UWPD Emergency Management Director about the practicality of this function he said, “We understand that Twitter is a popular social media platform and wanted to give students the option of @ ing the perpetrator of the drunken brawl as it takes place.” He continued, “Twitter has even made a

function just for this app that automatically opens up the camera and allows you to take a selfie with said perpetrator. It’s ingenious, really.”

Cardinal staffers later reached out to a student, CIive Ben Hurt, who had been attacked and used the WiscGuard app to notify UWPD via Twitter. When asked about the utility of the app he told us, “So I opened up the app as this drunk freshman was trying to kick in my ribcage, cause you know, that’s the first thing you do when you’re getting beat up, right? Then when the camera automatically opened up the dude actually stopped kicking me so we could take a selfie together.”

He continued, “We took a couple of selfies, then he got really upset when he realized there weren’t any filters available. He was about to try hitting me again when UWPD suddenly showed up and tackled him to the ground. They showed up really quickly so that’s cool, I guess. Now if only they could add some gifs...”

Following this incident UWPD has released a statement announcing that they are planning to include filters and begin partnerships with Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram.

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High expectations: Wisconsin ranked No. 3 in preseason Big Ten Coaches Poll Ethan Levy Sports editor

Entering last season, there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding Wisconsin. The Badgers had just come off a dismal 2015-’16 campaign (8-19-8 overall, 3-13-4 Big Ten ), finishing last in the Big Ten in one of their worst seasons in program history. Still, there was optimism for the team surrounding a few elite players, and, more importantly, a new coaching staff led by a Badger product in head coach Tony Granato.

Despite the new coaching staff, however, the Badgers were still not expected to thrive in 2016-’17. In the preseason Big Ten Coaches Poll, UW was only predicted to finish No. 5 in the Big Ten (out of six teams).

This prediction, though, held inaccurate. The Badgers finished last season with a 20-15-1 overall record, and they went 12-8-0 in conference, earning them a second place regular season finish in the Big Ten. Additionally, the Badgers were just a bounce away from making the NCAA Tournament, as they

finished No. 17 overall after a close overtime loss to Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament.

Accordingly, after making such a boundless leap last year in Granato’s first season, the expectations surrounding the 2017-’18 Badgers team are much higher than in recent years. In the 2017 preseason Big Ten Coaches Poll, Wisconsin was ranked No. 3 (of seven teams, with the new addition of Notre Dame). Minnesota is ranked No. 1 and Notre Dame No. 2, with Wisconsin, Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State following in that order.

Granato has been an integral part of the Badgers playing significantly better and turning around their team expectations. He does, however, have a lot of veteran and talented players that are a big part of the reason many are so high on Wisconsin this year.

Sophomore forward Trent Frederic, senior forward Cameron Hughes and transfer graduate goalie Kyle Hayton all made the 17-player Big Ten Preseason Watch List, with Frederic being one of two unanimous selec-

tions. Frederic was second on the team in points in 2016-’17 with 33, Hughes was third with 32 (but led the team in assists with 25) and Hayton was an ACHA Second-Team All-American for St. Lawrence last season.

The biggest task for those three, especially Frederic and Hughes, will be filling the void of Luke Kunin, who left after last season to play pro hockey after an incredible two year stint with UW. Kunin has had some early success with the Wild, as he scored two goals a few weeks ago in the Traverse City prospects tournament, and was second on the team in ice time in the Wild’s first preseason game with 20 minutes and 13 seconds. Last year’s captain led Wisconsin in points in 2016-’17 with 38, while putting up 22 goals — seven more than any other Badger.

All three of those stars will likely make the loss of Kunin seem less impactful, but they won’t need to do it on their own, as the trio will get plenty of help from a fairly deep veteran core. Specifically, junior forward Seamus Malone, junior forward Will Johnson and senior forward Ryan

Wagner all have significant top-two line experience, and are talented players who can all put the puck in the net. Wisconsin’s top two lines should be difficult for any opposing defense to handle, on top of a group of talented secondary forwards like sophomore Max Zimmer, senior Jason Ford and senior Matt Ustaski, among others.

Defensively, Wisconsin should be much better this season led by senior defenseman Jake Linhart. The Badgers only lost one defender from last year’s squad in Corbin McGuire, and will likely see improvements from redshirt senior Tim Davison, junior Peter Tischke and sophomore J.D. Greenway. Wisconsin is also looking for big things on the back end out of freshman Tyler Inamoto, who had a lot of success in recent years with the U.S. National Team Development Program.

Aside from the talent on the Badgers roster, they also have a lot of leadership. This offseason, the Badgers had to replace a captain and an assistant captain in Grant Besse.

To fill the void, the Badgers not only replaced those two, but added an

additional two assistant captains, highlighting how deep their leadership runs. Hughes, who was an assistant captain last year, will wear the “C” in 2017-’18, and Frederic, Malone, Wagner and Linhart will all wear assistant captain patches.

As is common in college hockey, expectations don’t always match results. Before last season, the Badgers were predicted to have another off year, but instead thrived.

Accordingly, it is only speculation as to whether Wisconsin can take another step forward and match its new expectations. But, it won’t be long until the Badgers find out if their talent and leadership will propel them to dominance in the Big Ten. In fact, Wisconsin kicks off its season in less than two weeks, as Michigan Tech comes to the Kohl Center on Oct. 1 for an exhibition game. After that, the schedule is in full swing, as Ohio State comes to Madison on the 6th.

Still, for now, the Badgers can take pride that in such a short time, they have gone from the bottom of the Big Ten to re-establishing themselves as a potential force in college hockey.

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Roundtable: Reflections onWisconsin’s first three games

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What has been the biggest surprise for the Badgers this season?

What is the area in which the Badgers need to improve the most?

After arriving to spring camp at the bottom of the Badgers’ depth chart, running back Jonathan Taylor has seemingly been vaulted into the feature back role for Paul Chryst’s team. The Salem, NJ native has five touchdowns already this season, including a 223yard effort vs. Florida Atlantic in week two. The job is now his to lose.

While the undefeated Badgers don’t seem to have a clear weakness through three games, the outside linebackers unit, featuring new starters in Garret Dooley and Leon Jacobs, will look to continue to make strides. If this unit can improve its pass rush and reduce its missed tackles as the season goes on, Wisconsin will be even stronger.

Quintez Cephus, currently slated as the team’s No. 2 wide receiver, will surpass Jazz Peavy for the No. 1 spot before the season’s end. I previously predicted Peavy to be the Badgers’ MVP in his senior year, but he has been vastly outplayed by the younger Cephus thus far. With more catches, yards and touchdowns than Peavy at this point in the season, Chryst may be forced to promote Cephus into a larger role.

The Badgers have gotten unexpected production from a lot of players expected to play second fiddle this season. Transfer cornerback Nick Nelson has been great in coverage opposite Derrick Tindal, wide receiver Quintez Cephus has overshadowed Jazz Peavy and right tackle David Edwards has been the team’s best offensive lineman this year. The growth from the lesser-known plays has been critical to their success.

Wisconsin’s defensive line was supposed to take that next step this year with a deep group of seniors, but so far they have really disappointed, and the loss of Chikwe Obasih to injuries only made things worse. Redshirt freshman Isaiahh Loudermilk has actually flashed more than the veterans have.

This group as a whole needs to improve at winning at the line of scrimmage.

If Jonathan Taylor stays healthy, he might very well break Ron Dayne’s record for most rushing yards by a freshman running back of 2,109 yards.

Taylor is averaging over eight yards per carry and 146 yards per game through three weeks. If Wisconsin makes the Big Ten Championship Game and a bowl game as expected, that will be 14 games for Taylor, which puts him on pace for 2,044 yards. The Badgers’ soft Big Ten schedule sets the freshman up for a lot of big opportunities to accelerate his current pace and surpass the legend.

The impact of their true freshman.

The headliner of the class is Jonathan Taylor and his historically good start.

But Danny Davis III has also made a few impact plays on offense and is getting more snaps as the weeks progress. Additionally, center Tyler Biadasz has stepped into the role with ease and besides one mishap with Alex Hornibrook in the first quarter of UW’s season opener, looks poised to lead Wisconsin’s offensive line.

Wisconsin’s defensive line has certainly been an area of concern.

While the numbers don’t indicate a massive hole, UW’s experienced defensive line has struggled to open the season. Chikwe Obasih is already injured and nose tackle Olive Sagapolu has struggled to clog up the A-gap. Opposing offensives, as a result, are more easily able to get running plays to the second level, causing major defensive problems.

We haven’t heard the last of Bradrick Shaw this season. Jonathan Taylor might have a 200-plus yard game and lead UW’s running game right now, but Shaw still has potential to be a major force in UW’s backfield. He missed the Badgers’ win over FAU due to injury and received limited snaps against BYU. Don’t be surprised though if by mid-season or the end of the year he has re-emerged as Wisconsin’s feature running back.

What is your bold prediction for the rest of the season?