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Walker ambiguous on potential run as vice presidential candidate

By Andrew Bahl THE DAILY CARDINAL

As Gov. Scott Walker returns to Wisconsin following his failed presidential run, speculation has ramped up that he could hit the campaign trail again, this time as a potential vice presidential candidate.

At his first public appearance Friday since ending his presidential campaign last week, Walker maintained he will finish his term as governor but declined to rule out joining the Republican ticket if asked.

“Who knows who the nominee is or who that person would

want, or not want, in terms of their running mate,” Walker said at an event in Beaver Dam, Wis., the Chicago Tribune reported. “I’m just focused on being governor and I’m going to be here.”

Walker could be a viable vice presidential option depending on the candidate, according to UW-Madison political science professor Barry Burden.

“He could be really attractive if his character balances and complements that of the nominee,” Burden said. “If a U.S.

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A team of 30 students and alumni raised more than $26,000 for Jake Anderson and his family.

Alumni, undergraduates team up to race for injured former student

By Bri Maas THE DAILY CARDINAL

On the one-year anniversary of a nearly fatal accident that left a UW-Madison student paralyzed, 30 students and alumni teamed up to run the Chicago Half Marathon Sunday, raising more than $25,000.

Last September, junior Jake Anderson dove off a dock into Lake Mendota, severely injuring his spinal cord. The UW-Madison community immediately responded, showing support for Anderson and his family. Yet one year later, that solidarity still matters, said UW-Madison senior Alex Chapman.

“A lot of times when stuff like this happens, it’s really common

for people to reach out in the beginning and be super supportive,” Chapman said. “But I think it’s really important to show him he still has so much support from all of us.”

On top of medical bills incurred because of the accident, the family still faces many other costs, from buying an electric wheelchair to remodeling their home to make it accessible.

Alumnus Alex Gunn said he decided to do a fundraiser to help alleviate some of the expenses not covered by insurance.

What began as a group of three alumni with the modest goal of raising $2,000 soon grew to 30 people from Madison and Chicago.

“Every week I would get an

email or a Facebook message saying that someone else was interested in joining the team, and each new person would do their part to share the fundraising link,” Gunn said. “Right now we’re over $26,000 and still counting.”

Team members with diverse levels of running experience began training over the summer.

Alumnus Josh Goldstein said the training was brutal, but he found inspiration through Anderson, who became one of his best friends through their fraternity.

“Although I consider myself pretty fit, I’ve never gone on a run in my life by choice,” Goldstein said. “But this kid would give his

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Advocacy groups urge Walker to appoint interim justice With the sudden death of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice N. Patrick Crooks last week, Gov. Scott Walker is seeking applicants for appointment to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Earlier this week, four nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations urged Walker to appoint someone as an interim justice who has not declared to run in

the 2016 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

There are currently three individuals who have announced they will run in the 2016 election, but several advocacy groups, such as Common Cause in Wisconsin, have asked for a replacement justice who will reflect Crooks’ values to serve until the citizens of Wisconsin can vote for Crook’s successor in 2016.

Opponents said in a letter to Walker that not choosing an interim justice would intensify partisanship, polarization and perpetuate the low citizen confidence in the court.

While applications have been opened to the public, it does not ensure whether or not Walker will appoint a public applicant over the three established candidates.

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Biking for a blood moon

The Wisconsin Bike Fed of UW-Madison biked to Eagle Heights to get a view of the lunar eclipse. A 30-second exposure created the ghost-like effect in this photo. + Photo by Thomas Yonash

Steep & Brew closes downtown shop after more than 30 years The well-known coffee shop Steep & Brew closed its flagship State Street location Tuesday after more than 30 years of business in downtown Madison.

Steep & Brew opened in 1979 on Williamson Street before

moving in 1983 to the 500 block of State Street, which served as an alternative to the bar scene, according to the company’s mission statement.

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“…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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Between the Sheets sex and the student body Completing our clitorcation: Busting three mad myths

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s promised, Between the Sheets is back and ready to throw down part two of the talking bodies myth-busting extravaganza!

Let’s get to it...

Myth 1: Popping your cherry We’ve all heard about it, but what does that even mean? This misleading phrase refers to the hymen, which is a membrane of tissue that surrounds or partially covers the vaginal opening to varying degrees. Contrary to popular belief, the hymen almost never covers the entire opening. In fact, it’s extremely rare for it to cover the entire vaginal opening and if this is the case it usually needs to be medically widened so things like menstruation can happen.

Historically, it was believed that if a person’s hymen was “broken,” they were surely a harlot who had been blasphemously penetrated by a penis.

Not surprisingly, history was whistling Dixie on this one.

To clear things up, the hymen doesn’t actually “break,” but oftentimes it can tear a bit during normal activities like riding a bike or inserting a tampon, which might result in quite a bit of blood or none at all.

...a “broken” or torn hymen is NOT a definitive indicator of whether or not a person has had p-in-v or any other type of intercourse.

It stretches and adjusts throughout a person’s entire lifetime, meaning it’s not something that disappears after one instance of penile-vaginal intercourse.

Virginity means different things to different people, but a “broken” or torn hymen is NOT a definitive indicator of whether or not a person has had p-in-v or any other type of intercourse.

The idea of the hymen as a physical marker of virginity is by no means a historical relic.

Dictionary.com will have you know that a hymen is “a fold of mucous membrane partly closing the external orifice of the vagina in a virgin” (my emphasis). Dictionary.com, you have no chill.

If there haven’t been any objects or body parts entering the vaginal opening for quite some time the hymen can regrow a bit and cover more surface area than in the past.

When people talk about being “tight” after a period of less activity or no activity, they are most likely noticing a bit of regrowth of the hymen since the vaginal opening itself doesn’t shrink.

Lots of lube is usually a good idea, but it’s even more important for people with hymens that cover a lot of their vaginal opening. As my friends and I at Sex Out Loud like to say, the wetter the sex the better the sex! (Shameless plug: tons of free lube, condoms and other safer sex supplies are available at Sex Out Loud’s office located at 333 East Campus Mall.)

For those of us who are visual learners, YouTuber Laci Green has a fantastic video called “You can’t POP your cherry! (HYMEN 101)” which excellently lays out what I’ve just covered. She is also a superb individual in general and 10/10 dentists recommend her videos.

Myth 2: Fishy Vaginas Misconceptions about bodies might be fishy, but our bodies themselves shouldn’t be. That was my best attempt at transitioning into talking about “fishy vaginas.”

As we’re all (hopefully) aware of, bodies require some upkeep. When our armpits get sweaty, we shower. When our teeth feel scummy, we brush them. We don’t need to run out and load up on special soap and loofahs; trying to get a vagina to smell like a flower shop can easily upset the balance and lead to infections.

If we want our tantalizing tidbits to smell naturally tremendous, good ol’ unscented soap and water is our best buddy. Water alone will also do the trick.

Healthy vaginas don’t smell like a freshly cracked can of Chicken of the Sea—they just don’t. If something smells truly fishy in our nether regions, it could be our body’s way of telling us we have bacterial vaginosis, which happens when the healthy bacteria in our snippas get out of whack—I suggest hitting up UHS in this case.

We don’t need fancy chemicals to “clean” our bodies because our bodies are smart and they’ve already got this covered! Vaginas are selfcleaning, which means they start at the “top” or cervix and push whatever is unneeded out of the vaginal opening; this is called discharge.

Discharge usually shows up as clear or whitish and we should be happy it’s there because it means our bodies are doing their jobs, thanks bodies!

Myth 3: It’s not pee!

For some reason, the porn industry provides us with cumshots galore and seems to celebrate the spewing of stickystuff from people with penises, but female ejaculation is still taboo. Since we can’t let doodz have all the fun, let’s just burst

this bubble right now: all people with vulvas can ejaculate. High school and other adolescent breeding grounds might have us convinced that only certain girls or women are “squirters,” but this is cockamamy.

Healthy vaginas don’t smell like a freshly cracked can of Chicken of the Sea—they just don’t.

During orgasm or moments of high arousal, female bodied people secrete fluid from a collection of glands and ducts called skene’s glands, paraurethral glands or the female prostate. The tiny openings for these glands/ducts are located in tissue surrounding the urethral opening, but don’t be fooled by trolls on the internet proclaiming, “IT’S PEE.” Yes, there is urea in vaginal ejaculate, however, there is also urea in our tears and people don’t go around accusing each other of peeing out their eyeballs.

If it’s not pee...what is it?

There have been many studies done lately trying to break down what female ejaculate is composed of and the best answer

as of now is that the fluid is similar to what’s secreted by the prostate in male bodied people (hence the name “female prostate”). It’s not pee y’all.

While it is NOT the case that only certain people with vulvas ejaculate during orgasm, it IS the case that only some people produce a noticeable amount. The amount of fluid produced ranges from a drop or two to oodles of wetness. Because there is such variation some people may not be able to distinguish ejaculate from other vaginal secretions produced during sex (especially if lube has been involved—which I am indeed advocating for). The point is, there is a wide range of how much cum people produce regardless of gender and it’s all normal and healthy.

To debrief all this debunking, here’s the skinny: If you hear a hymen being compared to fruit or referenced as a sign of virginity, I suggest firmly placing your pointer fingers into your earholes and uttering something like: “LA LA LA LA LA I CAN’T HEAR YOU.” Discharge, female ejaculation and a natural scent are all normal occurrences and do not need to be hidden or avoided. If there has been a noticeable shift in one or multiple of these categories seek medical care, otherwise rest assured that our bodies are just doing their thing.

Care to share how clitorate you are after reading part two?

Send your praises and or questions to sex@dailycardinal.com

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Recent UW-Madison graduate Hayley Young launched a campaign Tuesday for the campusarea District 5 seat on the Dane County Board of Supervisors.

Young, who graduated last spring with a degree in political science and international studies, along with a certificate in gender and women’s studies, said she has deep roots in politics.

“I’ve been involved in electoral politics on campus pretty much ever since I came to college,” Young, who served as chair of the College Democrats of UW-Madison during her senior year, said. “I worked to empower students to make a difference through the political process.

Young is looking to take the seat currently held by Leland Pan, a graduate student who was first elected in 2012 as a college sophomore. Pan indi-

race from page 1 left arm in order to just run one more mile. I looked at it like if there’s one thing I can do, it’s do it for him.”

He added that thinking of running as a privilege that Anderson works toward every day made the training easier and the race itself more meaningful.

cated he will not seek re-election next year, citing a desire to have another student take on the role.

“I think it’s the kind of seat you want to hand over to new blood, not the kind of seat that should be used for a career or a stepping stone,” Pan said. “I’ve always believed that the seat should cycle pretty frequently.”

Young said her priorities include a wide array of goals, such as increasing funding for safety resources like the Rape Crisis Center, providing opportunities for affordable housing and protecting the environment.

“In my experience on campus, everyone knows someone who has experienced sexual violence, and that’s just unacceptable,” Young said.

Despite the challenge of lower turnouts at local elections, Young hopes to introduce voters to their local government.

“Many people don’t know “Something I’ll never forget is seeing him smiling beyond the finish line and knowing that all the stuff I did was for him,” Goldstein said.

Chapman, a high school friend of Anderson’s, said his condition improves every day as he’s working on becoming self-sufficient, all while maintaining a positive attitude.

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Steep & Brew opened in 1979, and moved to its State Street location in 1983, where it served customers for more than 30 years.

brew from page 1 “It’s got a lot of history, a lot of regulars and a lot of wonderful things about it,” said Heidi Grede, café manager and social media coordinator at Steep & Brew. “The owner just decided it was maybe time to move on from having a café.”

Despite closing down the storefront, Steep & Brew is not done completely: It licensed its name to a location near West Towne Mall.

Steep & Brew will also sell cof-

fee to various grocery chains such as PDQ Food Stores and stores across nine states, Grede said.

For owner Mark Ballering, the change is a semi-retirement, as he has managed the operations of the business since its founding.

“We also provide coffee for UW, so we’re still going to have a presence for campus and for students,” Grede explained. “It’s bittersweet that we’re changing a bit, but when it’s time to move on, it’s time to move on.”

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Recent UW grad declares candidacy for county board

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Hayley Young, who engaged in politics as an undergraduate student, was chair of the College Democrats of UW-Madison. who their supervisor is and what they can do for them,” Young said. “I look at this as an opportunity to introduce folks to how local government can

impact them.”

The election primaries are scheduled for Feb. 16 of next year, with the general election scheduled for April 5.

UW-Madison student details his role with UW System Board of Regents

By Jake Skubish THE DAILY CARDINAL

UW-Madison undergraduate student and UW Board of Regents member Nicolas Harsy provided the Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Committee with an opportunity Monday to learn more about how student voices can be heard.

The meeting kicked off the year for the committee, led by a new chair, sophomore Carmen Gosey.

Harsy, who began his two-year term in May of 2014, is one of two students serving on the Board of Regents. He acts as the “nontraditional student” regent, representing the voices of undergraduate students 24 years or older.

Harsy spent two years at UW-Madison before serving in the Marine Corp for the next five years. In addition to his role as a regent, Harsy has returned to UW-Madison, majoring in computer science.

Committee members asked Harsy about the unique perspective he has as both a student and policymaker.

“As a student, for example, I

would like to have tuition be as low as possible,” Harsy said. “But fully aware of the entire picture, I know that we need to find a balance.”

Despite this need to see longterm goals, Harsy said the board often gives him deference on student issues.

The committee also discussed the possibility of changing the process for appointing student Regents with Harsy, with committee members expressing the idea that student regents should be nominated by student government, as a recommendation to the governor.

“I can see how that could be beneficial, but I’d be hesitant to support it without more details,” Harsy said. “Ultimately, it is the governor’s responsibility to appoint Regents.”

No matter what the process is for appointing student regents, Harsy emphasized the importance of having students’ voices acknowledged by the Board of Regents.

“Talk to the Regents, and talk to the chancellors,” Harsy said.

“More often than not, students don’t even know the board exists.

There are opportunities for students to get involved.”

Madison, Dane County to expand mental health services for students Dane County Executive Joe Parisi released an expansion plan Monday to provide additional mental health services for youth in all Madison elementary and middle schools.

The expansion of the School Based Mental Health Teams will place mental health experts in schools to help identify and streamline intervention for youth who may suffer a mental illness. The program, which begins districtwide in 2016, costs about $250,000.

“The effects of mental illness are far reaching, affecting classrooms, families, and workplaces,” Parisi

said in a Monday statement. “We all have personal accounts of its impact and the barriers it presents to learning in school.”

Madison School Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham praised Parisi’s efforts, which began with a 2014 pilot program.

“Thanks to the leadership of the County Executive, we will be able to provide that support across our district to students who need it,” Cheatham said in a Monday statement. “This partnership has provided proactive, wrap-around support to students in several of our schools.”

A religious exemption passed Monday on a new law requiring all Wisconsin households to be built with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and certain plumbing requirements.

The religious waiver, initially requested by an Amish dairy farmer from Eau Claire County Aug. 26, is possibly the first seeking an exemption from the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, according to a press release from the National Committee for Amish Religious Freedom.

State Rep. Kathy Bernier, R-Lake Hallie, signed the exemption into the 2015-’17 state budget after the Department of Safety and Professional Services approved the waiver request.

The approval came in response to Eau Claire County’s denial of the request, claiming the exemption would promote health and safety hazards.

In response to the denial, the National Committee for Amish Religious Freedom collected more than 1,300 signatures for a petition presented to the Eau Claire County Board Sept. 15.

DSPS decided the absence of required equipment would not present an unreasonable amount of danger.

Bernier praised the consideration shown by the DSPS toward religious interests, and said in a press release that the agency’s decision sets a precedent for future decisions made by other state agencies.

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walker from page 1 senator got the nomination, they might like to have a Midwest governor [as vice president] as an outsider and make the ticket more expansive … Or someone who is older like Jeb Bush, they might like a younger person on the ticket.”

Burden also noted that Walker could see the position as another way of improving his future chances at national office.

“The vice presidency is a common path to the presidency,” Burden said. “Someone who wanted to be in the White House may see that as a backdoor way to be in line for the presidency.”

The governor was clear, however, that he wasn’t interested in running for U.S. Senate in 2018.

“All the governors I’ve talked to who told me they went from governor to United States Senate have told me how miserable they are, and I have no interest in being miserable,” Walker said, as reported by the Wisconsin State Journal.

Walker ended his presidential campaign last Monday amid plunging poll numbers and financial struggles. He has since pledged to redouble his efforts in Wisconsin.

“All of us know with relationships you can say all you want, but the best way to make that case is to be there,” Walker said, according to the State Journal.

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Rocking denim and sequins, Shania Twain rocks and serenades Kohl Center crowd

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The Icon, located on the 200 block of State Street, features pleasing decorations and eclectic drinks.

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isappointment tends to hang heavier after having high hopes for something or someone. I write not of ungrounded expectations, rather of expectations that are based on past experiences. Unfortunately, The Icon, a tapas bar located directly across from the Overture Center on State Street, is the subject of my disappointment.

Upon stepping inside, I found my seat between two women, Courtney and Nani, who had invited my friend CC Vang and me to join them. I settled in without a greeting nor any inquiry of what I’d like to order from the staff—this was certainly not the arrival I imagined, but perhaps a few minutes of waiting first was necessary. Naturally, I greeted the women and we steadily began to converse. The atmosphere was as tranquil as ever. I had a familiar desire to scan the galleystyle room and admire the 1970s music and film-themed aesthetic.

Facing in from the entry, dining tables are to the left, fancied with high-back, cherry red benches lined under large black and white images of Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, The Temptations and Muhammad Ali. Opposite the tables is a chic dark red counter, complemented

with lights hanging from the ceiling with red and yellow sconces, and simple black stools. Admiring the smooth coffee-brown colored floor and ceiling, it’s clear that refinement is a priority in their design.

I scanned the room and conversed with my acquaintances for another five minutes after sitting, still with no welcome. With no other guests except my party of four, three likely friends at the counter’s end and an exiting couple, I would expect either the young lady drying glasses or the gentleman organizing a few bottles to provide some sort of salutation.

Often in life, you must take initiative to get what you want, whether it’s something major or minor. As such, I politely paused my growing conversation to alert the young lady behind the counter that I would like to order a drink. She nodded while raising a finger and said to give her one moment. Okay, I thought. After she disappeared into the kitchen, I was left with a deepening conversation and no sign of her return. Of course I was annoyed, having to repeat my request later to finally receive service.

Returning my attention to my acquaintances, our interactions became increasingly enjoyable.

The conducive atmosphere of The Icon fostered our intimate experience. Though my picky criticism may not be the “be-all, end-all” of the bar, in areas of service, one chance for a satisfying impression

is often all you get.

I’ve realized that The Icon is a place I might enjoy on my own, or shared with the company of one other person. Beyond the admirable theme of design, I must commend the appropriately creative menu. The drinks are named after various movies, with options such as the “King Kong” cocktail or a vodka special named “The Godfather.” I felt pleasingly challenged to order such drinks on might of name alone, and in paying attention to the overhead hip-hop and jazz instrumentals, and the old grainy films projected on the back wall—I didn’t even realize the projector camouflaged into the ceiling—the consistency of the design shone through. I encourage any visitors to stay for a while to allow their senses to search the room for the many, but not overwhelming, details, like the film wheels above the door, the center hanging disco ball or the Broadway feel of fairy lights hanging down the windows.

I do like The Icon, but my expectations have been readjusted. I will continue to admire the wonderful aesthetic and try more movie-themed drinks, and will likely still choose the establishment to end nights out with my girlfriend.

Nonetheless, the service of an establishment is its backbone, and in that area The Icon appears crippled.

What is your opinion of The Icon? Send us your thoughts at arts@dailycardinal.com.

I am not a fan of country music, and, as such, I’ve never quite understood the great furor it inspires. Like most rap music, it all sounds the same to me. Not to quote the same old clichés, but every song seems to be about a woman, beer, trucks and the country. With that twang, oh the twang, that is the hallmark of all that is country. I’m foreign and I knew how to recognize country music before setting foot on American soil. Admittedly, it does have some redeeming qualities as far as entertainment and charm go. I did, after all, go to the South and line dance to “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” at a real honkey tonk. Yes, it happened.

One never quite knows how to react then when they’re handed press coverage tickets to a Shania Twain concert. Thank you? One then also frantically wracks their brain for all the things that they know about the artist. She’s country, she’s as old as my mom but doesn’t look like anyone’s mom, and she has that one song that seems to be every woman’s anthem. We all know what I’m talking about. I won’t exaggerate, the enthusiasm for this concert was lukewarm at best. I asked my editor what he was thinking, sending a classic rock connoisseur such as myself to a country concert. It just seemed baffling, like a person who was only a fan of competitive synchronized swimming showing up to a Packers game. My editor, however, did not budge, that tyrant, and merely catered to my ego in his insistence.

The crowd swarming to the Kohl Center under the supersized eclipsing moon on Sunday was an interesting one. Denim and bedazzled clothing were in abundance, and the age range of men and women alike was wide.

I’m pretty sure I saw somebody’s great-grandmother rocking some

boots, a denim jacket and senility.

This Kohl Center was not the one you see for Badger games, but redesigned for a stage fit for an arena show. I had made the fatal error of forgetting that Gavin DeGraw was opening for Twain.

For someone who had embarrassingly enough grown up with “One Tree Hill” and witnessed the start of every single episode with DeGraw’s most iconic song, well, the 14-year-old in me could not have been more excited.

DeGraw channeled a very enthusiastic energy with his powerful ballad and quick feet, taking us through all his big songs. “I Don’t Want to Be,” “Not Over You” and “Chariot” were performed with a vigor that really did justice to how well known they are.

Twain strutted out soon after, paying homage to The Rolling Stones with her attire, amidst fireworks and large video screens depicting her in all her glory. Then began what can only be described as a no-holdsbarred, visual fiesta of a performance lasting 90 minutes with Twain’s greatest hits. For someone who went into the concert more than fully prepared not to enjoy herself, I have to hand it to Twain. She really knew how to get a crowd on its feet, whether it entailed dancing without abandon everywhere you looked, or polite manly swaying.

With it being more than a decade since her last tour, the now 50-year-old star performed like she did this every day. With all the pomp and flourish that goes into a glittery show, Twain surrounded herself with fireworks, lasers, light, costumer changes and even the soulful acoustic singing with the crowd.

Favorites among the crowd included “Any Man Of Mine,” “You’re Still The One,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much” while ending with the country song for females of this generation, “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”

With unrelenting ignorance, Azealia Banks’ use of ‘faggot’ will cost her fans Conor Murphy murphy’s laws

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don’t even know where to begin with my adoration for Azealia Banks’ talent as a rapper. After bursting out in 2011 with “212 (feat.

Lazy Jay),” Banks quickly ascended as the “next big female MC.” Her acidic tone, fantastic lyricism and pleasing vulgarity hooked me in as a young college student. With a heavy heart this weekend, I opened iTunes and promptly deleted Banks’ catalogue from my library—what a difference four years makes.

Anyone who follows hip-hop, or enjoys the riveting combustion of Twitter feuds, knows that Banks has reigned supreme over the last few years as Queen of the Beef. From collaborators to labels, online com-

menters to media outlets, if Banks doesn’t like what you’re saying, she’ll come after you for it. Banks has been accused of being transphobic, a rape apologist and a general bigot; these claims came to a head last week when Banks, angry with a male flight attendant who allegedly hit her, called him a “fucking faggot.” Then, lightning struck twice, and Banks lashed out at “white gays” and said how she sees the LGBT community as the new Ku Klux Klan.

Now, this isn’t the first time that Banks has thrown around “faggot” as a way to try and push back against “white gays.” Perez Hilton, a bomb-thrower in his own right, received Banks’ ire in early 2013, which culminated in her calling Hilton a “messy faggot.” Banks’ explanation for why she used “faggot” against an openly gay man— which should’ve been the first indication that Banks should be tossed

aside—was that she’s reclaiming the word, and using it to describe “men who hate women.” In this recent outburst, Banks defended her usage of the slur again with claims that she has gay men who work for her.

Alright, sure. Let’s go with the reclamation aspect of her use of “faggot.” If we are to believe that Banks sincerely wants to reclaim this slur—a slur that isn’t hers to reclaim as a bisexual woman—then fans and observers shouldn’t be shocked that Banks would call a man who allegedly hit her a “faggot.” Since her definition is that it’s a word to describe “men who hate women,” that fits.

But, and I have to restate this, “faggot” is not hers to reclaim. Has she been around gay men who call each other that, or, hell, even call her that in a joking, friendly manner? Probably. This exposure to the slur doesn’t grant her free usage of the slur, much like a white man

who thinks that they can say the N-word because one black man said it would be okay.

If Banks has received homophobic attacks in her life, I’m extremely sorry for the pain which she may have gone through because of those attacks. But that doesn’t then give her a free pass to start tossing around “faggot,” which historically was used against gay men, not bisexual women. She’s not being edgy by using a homophobic slur, she’s being homophobic.

Banks, in her over-the-top glory, has called out the rampant misogyny and racism still prevalent in the music industry today. She’s had cogent points about Iggy Azalea’s tone-deaf response when asked about “Black Lives Matter,” but recently stated that she “sort of agrees with Trump’s stance on immigration,” because the United States government hasn’t dealt with the stain of slavery. This

give-and-take relationship with Banks’ online persona has proved divisive for fans, and makes calling her out difficult. She’ll revert back to calling the “attacker” racist, sexist or misogynist because they’re calling her out when she says something ignorant or bigoted.

Banks’ reclamation of “faggot” is a joke, as is her continued fight to stay relevant. While her debut album, Broke with Expensive Taste, was eclectic and vibrant, her continued feuds and outbursts are going to alienate even more of her fans.

Just because Banks faces bigotry in her personal and professional life doesn’t absolve her sins when she throws out bigoted or ignorant statements. I’ll respect Banks’ space to express her opinion freely, but she’s lost this “faggot” as a fan.

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As technology evolves, pop swaps emotion for apathy jake witz We gettin’ It The identity of the musician has always been intertwined with the identity of the struggling soul.

Some would argue that one has to be sad to make good art. This notion has been prevalent ever since people began admiring artists such as Pablo Picasso; pain was energy, an energy that could be used to create beautiful imagery for less tortured individuals.

Finding a pop song from the last century with lyrics not pertaining to love is a tougher feat than it would first seem. From The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” to Carly Rae Jepsen’s new song, “When I Needed You,” contemporary pop music has always relied on lyrics that describe characters who are incomplete without their significant other.

Songs that describe a utopic relationship or lifestyle come off as impersonal and tacky, which is why country songs about the high school quarterback star kissing the prom queen cause the majority of the population to roll their eyes in disgust.

But while a love and emotionfocused climate has dominated music for the last century, the grip on its reign is loosening.

The cultural acceptance of dance music combined with the new inventions of electronic instruments are establishing the fact that musicians don’t have to be depressed to make good music.

An acoustic guitar is only capable of making so many sounds. In fact, it’s capable of making only one sound, that being a string plucked, in different notes. A masterful guitarist can make chords that can cause a heart to stir, but their world of possible sounds is much smaller than that of a person with an electric guitar.

Now distortion, looping and other

worldly modulations are thrown into the mix.

The electric guitar’s far-reaching experimentation was reserved for the estranged avant-garde musicians who continued to suffer for the sake of amazing music.

Bands such as Sonic Youth, The Pixies and Mercury Rev took depression and distorted it to the point where it was almost unrecognizable, yet still there.

It wasn’t until synthesizers busted through the world of modern music that songs began to serve a purpose beyond digging through our hearts to reap our precious feelings. Kraftwerk stands as the ultimate example, a defining band of modern pop music. As songs such as “The Robots” suggested, their music was not of the same raw human core off of which artists before them had built their sound. The very essence of Kraftwerk’s robotic sound embedded itself in pop culture, creating a culture of dance music made to audially stimulate its listeners as well as, or instead of, filling them with emotions.

The moment pop music moved to an industrial, technology-driven sound, love music was doomed. Creating music electronically was as much about experimentation as it was about emulating the artist’s feelings, if not more. An industrial clang in a modern dance track is more striking than a weepy chord from a guitar, because the former sound might not have ever existed in music before a producer discovered the technique to create it on a program.

Producers in general are breaking from the tradition of melodramatic musicianship.

The time of a producer is spent more like a professional gamer wired into the Internet than of a free-roaming spirit. Helix, a producer from the futuristic dance label Night Slugs, described in an interview the process in which he hacked into Unreal Engine, a pro-

gram which helped render video games such as Gears of War and Bioshock. He snatched samples and imported them into his standard music program Renoise. If rock music broke down society into the raw human emotion on which the society was founded, then electronic music is breaking it down to the new basis of the digital world: ones and zeros.

There is still a place in the new world of music for the heartbroken, albeit not in the spotlight of popular music. Bedroom pop is a genre that combines intimate house shows with home recordings to get a more personal feeling that any major record label would be able to achieve. New songs for those wanting to feel unprecedented sadness are out there, you just have to look a little more to find a nuanced experience.

Emotions can also dwell in electronic music and discover shelter in unconventional places.

Parallel Memories by Mr. Mitch pitches up R&B samples so that the original vocalists take on the role of digitized fairies lamenting over lost lovers. While the London grime producer did have to borrow from the past to achieve this effect, his work stands as an example of electronic music’s ability to resonate with its listeners emotionally, albeit in a manner different from analog rock.

In a world where it has become a sign of empowerment to cast love aside and make a meaningful life on one’s own, love music has fallen to genres that empower individuals over couples. Trap songs nail the idea over and over again that money and success mean more than sticking around with one person and settling down. Dej Loaf’s single “Back Up” has her rapping about the desire to be with men who can operate independently from her and don’t shower her with meaningless gifts. In popular culture, it’s cooler to disregard emotions rather than own up to them, which,

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The emotions behind music have changed over time, as evident in the variety of music show on display at any local record store. with the dehumanizing power of electronic music, has created an atmosphere of emotional independence and desensitization.

Some might argue that being in touch with our misery is healthy, which may very well be true. To live in a society where individuals front on social media about how together their lives are is detrimental to those looking for an outlet for their own worries and self-deprecations. Our emotions aren’t changing, but how we deal with them is rapidly evolving with

our technological society. Instead of seeking out songwriters who share our sentiments through lyricism, Millennials go to clubs in hopes of finding others who are actively rebelling against the feelings with which they’re plagued.

Older music lovers might scorn the younger generation for their love of impersonal electronic music, but that’s what makes it so alluring in the first place.

How has music affected your emotions, or vice versa? Let Jake know at jakey.witz@gmail.com.

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‘What A Time To Be Alive’ provides excellent collaboration, but Future overshadows ALBUM REVIEW

“What a Time to Be Alive” Drake and Future

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Chart News’ projection that “What A Time To Be Alive” would sell 500,000 copies in its first week showed just how excited hip-hop fanatics were over this collaboration project with rap heavyweights Drake and Future. Although it sold 375,000 and not 500,000, that number is still an impressive feat, squaring up right with The Weeknd’s and Drake’s solo efforts this year. But does it really live up to its hype? Is this collaboration project by two of

the top rappers in the game truly a groundbreaking project?

Well, yes and no.

This mixtape doesn’t break any new ground for hip-hop, but that’s the beauty of it. “What A Time To Be Alive” is the kind of mixtape to play at parties and clubs, to play at a concert or to blast in your car with a bunch of friends until your subwoofer starts on fire. It leaves you satisfied, but not much more.

This issue may arise from the fact that Drake’s role in the mixtape feels somewhat less so than Future’s, making the 50/50 collaboration not as evident. Most of Future’s producers were on many of the songs, and Drake’s main producer, Noah “40” Shebib, barely feels present. It’s obvious that the beats fit Future’s flow much better.

The introductory track, “Digital Dash,” sets the tone for the mixtape very well. From its techno-styled beat to Future’s opening verse, it’s a solid intro, going along with Future’s style. However, transition-

ing into “Big Rings,” Drake butchers the chorus. Choppy and hastily thrown together, the only thing that saves this song is Future’s verses; again, it fits Future much better.

Three of the best songs all come right in a row, as listening to “Diamonds Dancing,” “Scholarships,” and “Plastic Bag” left me nearly speechless.

Everything from the stellar production to Drake’s and Future’s verses are on point. The mixtape feels like it really picks up here, both verse and productionwise. The chorus to “Diamonds Dancing” sends chills down your spine; the verses in “Scholarships” are some of the best on the mixtape; and the ethereal, almost depressing, production of “Plastic Bag” is unmatched on the album.

“I’m The Plug” is one of Drake’s more impressive songs for him on the mixtape. It goes back to its heavy party beats while Drake’s fast, furious rapping is something that was missing in the mixtape until this

point.That being said, “Jumpman” and “Change Locations” aren’t very impressive or standout on the album at all. “Change Locations” and Drake’s chorus feel awkward and out of place—his singing feels as though it belongs on another song than what Future and the producer are trying to do. “Jumpman” will be a great party or club song, but besides that, the verses aren’t great, and again, the chorus “Jump man, jump man, jump man” is mundane and not catchy.

The last two songs on the mixtape, solo productions done by each rapper, really show how different their styles are. “Jersey” features Future with his main producer Metro. The beat is solid, but familiar, and Future’s verses aren’t his best on the album. Overall, it’s an average song. But then there’s Drake’s solo, finally featuring him with producer 40. It tops off the album in a way that left my mouth hanging open. Everything from the piano, to the subtle bass and ghost-like back-

ground noise is chilling. Drake’s verses are on point: five minutes of bars that completely match its subtle beat, highlighting just how well Drake and 40 click with each other.

Overall, “What A Time To Be Alive” accomplishes exactly what it set out to do: be a mixtape you can play at a party and go hard to at concerts. It isn’t a groundbreaking mixtape, but seeing two of the best rappers of the year go back-to-back with each other is still satisfying to hear. But this feels more like Future’s project than Drake’s, as Future raps more of the time, more of his producers and beats are relatable to him and, for the most part, his verses fit the mixtape better. That isn’t to say that Drake doesn’t have his shining moments on the mixtape, and his outro, “30 for 30 Freestyle,” is the best song on the mixtape. “What A Time To Be Alive” leaves with a satisfied smile, and sometimes, that’s all we really need.

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Russian military in Syria raises questions Jack Kelly Opinion Columnist

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he ongoing Syrian civil war has uprooted millions from their homes and caused one of the biggest refugee crises in human history.

It is a daily and upsetting topic in the news and is being followed by millions of people around the globe. As complicated as the situation already is, it may be in for yet another twist as several major international powers close in and dip their fingers into the Middle Eastern geopolitical pie.

In accordance with United States intelligence reports, it has been reported in the last week that Russia has had a rapid and massive arms buildup in the areas surrounding the Syrian port city of Latakia. Twentyeight warplanes, 20 combat and transport helicopters, roughly 20 new tanks and several advanced missile systems have been delivered by the Russians into areas surrounding Latakia.

While Russia’s intentions in Syria remain unclear, there should be a significant level of concern from the United States and their allies about the situation.

Such deliveries of arms and weapons leave many experts, such as Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, confused about their real purpose. As of now, there have been no reports of Russia using any of these

weapons in an offensive manner.

Reports disclose that these technologies have only been used by the Russians in defense of the city and the Latakia airport. However, U.S. intelligence has reported the Russians appear to be preparing two ground bases for Russian troops, leaving yet another question mark in the minds of several Western powers.

To this day Russian President Vladimir Putin is still pressing for the United Nations to allow Russia to place troops in occupied Ukraine.

The Russians claim their presence in Syria is to fight back against the Islamic State, which has conquered great swaths of territory within Syria and her neighbors. However, some U.S. officials are skeptical of such a statement, due to Russia’s close and continued support of the infamous leader of Syria, Bashar al-Assad. The Russian support of a leader who is heavily opposed by the United States begs the question of whether they are actually there to combat the Islamic State or merely to support their ally in his effort to keep control over his nation. Nonetheless, with hopes that Russian intentions are pure within the region, the U.S.-led coalition that has been leading drone strikes against ISIS is in negotiations to avoid any accidental confrontation between the two parties.

While Russia’s intentions in Syria remain unclear, there should be a significant level of concern from the United States and their allies about the situation. There is no need for such a substantial Russian force within the actual nation of Syria to fight back against ISIS. They could just as easily lead air raids from foreign soil, no different than what the U.S.-led coalition is doing.

Additionally, such a stockpile of weapons and preparations for the arrival of Russian troops could very well foreshadow completely different Russian intentions in the nation. According to a CNN report, defense officials have disclosed that the Pentagon believes al-Assad will remain in power for no longer than a few more months. Such a large buildup of forces very well may indicate preparation from the Russians to set up a proxy government within Syria, something that Putin is no stranger to receiving accusations of. Within the last year we have seen Russian conventional mili-

occupied Ukraine.

Without Russia giving a clear statement of their true intentions in Syria, all of this is just speculation. That being said, the evidence of another potential ploy by Putin to gain a political springboard in the Middle East is very much there. This is a situation that should be followed closely by the United States and its allies in the near future, and should continue to get a feel for the pressure and danger of the situation as time goes on. A Russian takeover of Syria would lead to serious conflict within the world of international poli-

tics and escalate into something far more sinister than the movement of some military vehicles.

With concurrent stressors such as the Iran nuclear deal, North Korea’s nuclear weapon development and the economic espionage being undertaken by China, the U.S. could be looking at a similar powderkeg scenario of conflicting alliances as was seen in the buildup to each of the World Wars.

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Debunking common myths about the minimum wage Tim Heinzel Opinion Columnist

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conomic fallacies seem to be ingrained in the minds of many Americans. According to economically illiterate individuals, so-called “greedy capitalists” would pay each of their workers one cent per hour while raking in massive profits unless we have a minimum wage. Additionally, children would totally be working 12 hours a day in coal mines without the presence of child labor laws. Fortunately, none of these horrific myths are true.

Proponents of raising the minimum wage obscure the truth about the law by making emotional and economically fallacious arguments.

Economic interactions take place when the transaction benefits both parties involved. Workers only earn a low wage when that wage is the highest they can command; children only work long hours when doing so is deemed necessary by the conditions of their environment. Those who know little about economics should keep one thing in mind. Everything the government has comes from its people—it can only take. The minimum wage, like many other policies,

“benefits” one group at the definite expense of another. Since it violates individual rights and harms the economy, the minimum wage should be eliminated.

Additionally, there isn’t “more money” in the economy—it’s just in different hands.

Minimum wage laws make it illegal for anyone to work for less than the government-established minimum. The value of the labor of some members of the workforce is less than minimum wage, so that means these individuals won’t be hired. It may seem like no one is worth less than $7.25 per hour, but minimum wage laws do nothing unless they set a price floor above equilibrium, thereby pricing certain workers out of the market.

Everyone should have the right to work for whatever price they want.

A job paying less than minimum wage is better than no job at all.

When a business’s cost of labor increases as a result of an increase in the minimum wage, there will be negative impacts. The increase in expenses has to be made up somewhere, so the prices of their products

could rise, workers could be fired, non-minimum wage workers could see a pay cut, profits could decrease or the business could even go bankrupt. None of these situations are desirable and at least one of them has to occur—someone has to pay for the artificial pay raise given to the minimum wage workers.

If prices rise, consumers are forced to subsidize low-skilled workers. If a company eats into its profits and higher-level worker pay, shareholders and skilled employees suffer in order to benefit the minimum wage workers. And if workers are fired and businesses go bankrupt, everyone suffers. Minimum wage only benefits workers with minimal skills who see the value of their labor artificially increased and still manage to find a job.

right thing to do. They claim increasing the minimum wage would put more money into the pockets of consumers who spend it, therefore increasing spending and demand and boosting the economy. Savings and investment, not spending, makes the economy grow, and minimum wage laws redistribute money from those who save to those who spend. Additionally, there isn’t “more money” in the economy—it’s just in different hands.

At best, minimum wage is one of many social welfare programs offered in the U.S. At worst, it harms the economy and most of society.

Others like to point to the rise in productivity over time and suggest that workers should be paid 20 or more dollars per hour to reflect that. This idea ignores the source of the increase in productivity—technology. That sector reaps the benefits of the increase in productivity, and that’s how it should be. Someone flipping hamburgers is no more productive today than they were in 1960, due to limited technological advances in that field.

Proponents of raising the minimum wage obscure the truth about the law by making emotional and economically fallacious arguments. They say guaranteeing a fair wage is the

A job paying less than minimum wage is better than no job at all.

These same individuals suggest that minimum wage doesn’t increase unemployment and that corporations should be forced to pay workers a “living wage” so taxpayers don’t have to support them through welfare. These people fail to realize that consumers, who are also taxpayers, will end up paying anyway and footing the bill in the form of higher prices. If they expect corporations and businesses to reduce executive and higher-tier worker pay, they are advocating class warfare and pushing towards an equal-outcome society.

At best, minimum wage is one of many social welfare programs offered in the U.S. At worst, it harms the economy and most of society.

Americans need to ignore claims that a $15 minimum wage could come without consequences and instead discuss whether or not we are a primarily socialistic or capitalistic society. While figures such as former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt have been invoked in the fight to raise the minimum wage, our Constitution is founded on the principle of equal opportunity for all, and when we redistribute income and burdens by raising the minimum wage, we unfairly target one group for the benefit of another.

Tim is a freshman doublemajoring in finance and economics. Send all comments to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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No. 3 Wisconsin flies to San Jose, Calif. this weekend to face off with the Providence Friars to begin its 2015-’16 campaign. The Badgers appeared in their eighth Frozen Four last year and have high hopes for this season.

Head coach Mark Johnson stressed that his team “took the summer seriously” and is getting into form already after a week of official practices. With several major contributors having graduated last spring, Johnson said he’s looking forward to seeing who will step up this year.

“We have our three returning goaltenders, so we’re in good shape back there,” Johnson said.

“We have most of our blue line defensemen coming back, we will incorporate one freshman there, Mikaela Gardner, but up front is who is going to put the puck in the net, and who is going to score.”

Senior defenseman Courtney

Burke was named this year’s team captain following a summer of playing on the United States U-22 National Team, along with five other Badgers. Johnson indicated Burke has “upgraded her conditioning” over the summer, and that the new leaders on the team are more than capable of filling the role.

The Badgers earned an impressive 29-7-4 record last year, and hope to start out this year with a pair of victories in this California showcase. Wisconsin holds the historical advantage against Providence, boasting a 4-1-1 alltime record.

Following the series, the team will hold a youth clinic on Sunday for girls from all around California. Johnson said the clinic is a good way to spread the game and “create Badger fans in a new part of the world.”

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After stumbling out of the gate in Big Ten play with consecutive road losses to No. 1 Penn State and No. 12 Ohio State, the Badgers (0-2 Big Ten, 8-4 overall) return to Madison

this week to play their first two home conference games. They face No. 9 Illinois Wednesday, and are looking to get back on track.

Head coach Kelly Sheffield compared this season’s Big Ten start to the mayhem of the ending scene of the movie “Animal House,” stealing a Kevin Bacon quote, “all is well, remain calm.”

“You start seeing the character of your team when things aren’t going the way you want them to,” Sheffield said.

Sheffield asserted his team is not discouraged but rather is “always hunting for things to get better at.”

“I see the workload that they’re trying to put in increase,” Sheffield said. “They’re searching for ways to win.”

The Badgers are coming off a very successful 2014 season, and are the defending Big Ten champions. Sheffield was quick to point out the positives from his team so far this year.

“Our middles are really starting to play well,” Sheffield said, additionally pointing out that the team’s defense has improved greatly.

Wednesday marks the 25th annual Steve Lowe Night, commemorating the former head coach of the team. The first serve is at 7 p.m. in the UW Field House.

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Sophomore forward Annie Pankowski, a Laguna Hills, Calif. native, will return to southern California with UW Friday.

Wisconsin got back to its old ways Saturday, as the Badgers (3-1) defeated Hawaii 28-0, largely led by a dominant running performance.

Running back Taiwan Deal had a breakout performance, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors, as he rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Redshirt senior quarterback Joel Stave was impressed by the redshirt freshman’s play.

“I thought Taiwan did a great job running hard and really competing hard,” said Stave. “He’s not going to shy away from contact and what he was able to do finishing runs and being able to push piles...

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Wisconsin has struggled through Big Ten play so far, and things wont get any easier with No. 9 Illinois visiting Madison Wednesday. was really good for us.”

That physicality will be key this weekend when the Badgers open conference play against rival Iowa (4-0).

“It’s going to be a four-quarter game, kind of smashmouth football, that’s what both programs are going for and I’m excited for the opportunity,” redshirt senior cornerback Darius Hillary said.

Games like this are why senior safety Michael Caputo came to Wisconsin.

“The types of games I wanted to be in are the Wisconsin-Iowa types of games...heavyweight types of guys just slugging it out, coming straight at you, you know what’s coming, try to stop it...That’s what Wisconsin-Iowa represents,” Caputo said.

Iowa is led by QB C.J. Beathard, who won the starting job this year after battling for it last year, and has impressed head coach Paul Chryst early in the season.

“He knows it’s his team, his turn, and it looks like he’s playing confident. He’s very talented,” Chryst said.

Often times coaches and teams try to play down the rivalry aspect of big games, but Chryst isn’t doing that at all.

“I want my players to embrace it. We are going to talk about it,” Chryst said.

The Wisconsin-Iowa rivalry has a long, and close, history.

With Wisconsin holding a narrow 44-42-2 series lead, there have been many big games played in the past between these two teams, including when Chryst’s father played for the Badgers in the late 1950s.

“When my dad was a player here, [Iowa] was the one loss they had that kept them from going to the Rose Bowl,” Chryst said.

Stave also acknowledged the history in this rivalry.

“Knowing that it’s Iowa and the history we have with them, it’s always fun to be challenged by a tough team like them,” Chryst said.

The Badgers take on Iowa Saturday at Camp Randall at 11 a.m., looking to win the Heartland Trophy for the fourth straight year.

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hile the eyes of the nation will be intently fixed on the clash of unbeaten powers Ohio State and Indiana Saturday at the always-menacing Memorial Stadium, a different Big Ten matchup in the opening week of conference play also deserves the attention of the adrenaline-seeking college football fan.

Northwestern welcomes Minnesota to the misty confines of Ryan Field for an 11 a.m. contest that’s truly a must-see event, given the amount of credit the Wildcats have received from voters in the AP Top 25 Poll.

NU, for whatever reason, has climbed the rankings to No. 16, squeaking in behind Oklahoma and just before USC, earning the highest ranking among Big Ten teams not named Ohio State or Michigan State.

In a vacuum, the Northwestern bubble would be due to pop sometime very soon. The warning signs are already in place, beginning with an overhyped win over Stanford and capped off with a fortuitous victory over Ball State last weekend. But given how the Big Ten West, which is a few years away from being renamed the “Segunda División,” is shaping up, the Wildcats’ ascension in the polls may not come crashing down for some time.

How Northwestern has managed to put points on the board this season is a complete enigma.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson emerged as the lesser of three evils going into the season, and his 53.2 percent completion percentage and 4:3 touchdown to interception ratio is indicative of that accomplishment.

Sophomore running back Justin Jackson takes the bulk of Northwestern’s carries and will continue to get even more touches as the season progresses if Thorson’s inconsistency contin-

ues. Jackson’s averaging over 29 rushes per game, which is going to wear on the undersized sophomore who averaged just over 20 carries per game a season ago.

It took an entire half for Northwestern to figure out Ball State last Saturday, and even after it started moving the ball, the Cardinals were within a touchdown for the final two minutes of the third quarter and the entirety of the fourth quarter.

In sharp contrast, head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s defense ranks second in the nation in defensive efficiency (92.83), which breaks crisply from its 96th-ranked offensive efficiency (33.51). The sample size is now large enough for those numbers to hold weight, especially given the range of opponents Northwestern has taken on in Stanford, Eastern Illinois, Duke and Ball State. The discrepancy between both sides of the ball is alarming, and this style of one-dimensional football doesn’t lend itself well to earning a spot in a bowl game after New

Year’s Day. With all of Northwestern’s deficiencies slowly bubbling to the surface as the weeks go by, the scary, maddening and all-around mind-boggling catch is that the Wildcats might be able to get away with it all and hold their spot in the middle ground of the national rankings. After all, the Big Ten West is a perfect platform for teams to pretend like they hold any national prominence.

Northwestern’s remaining opponents, seven of which hail from the Big Ten West, have an average Football Power Index ranking of 46.75 and together make up the 52nd hardest remaining strength of schedule for the rest of the year.

It wouldn’t be reality-defying if Northwestern finds itself clawing at a trip to the Big Ten Championship game in December, especially with winnable matchups against Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State, Purdue and Illinois slated for the next two months. It would take some

sort of sick miracle, but having a crack at the Buckeyes or Spartans in a Power Five conference championship game is the sort of high-reward, low-risk situation that mediocre teams like Northwestern dream about.

The gridlocked Big Ten West, which is marked by perennially average football, is as much a launching pad for poor teams as it is a home for them. After navigating its way through its non-conference schedule undefeated, Northwestern is now in a position to capitalize on the mystery that is the Big Ten West.

While it may lack the fireworks produced by the 4-0 Hoosiers on a weekly basis, Northwestern’s conference opener is an intriguing beginning of what has the potential to be a strange run at a conference championship and national legitimacy.

Do you think Northwestern is overrated, or is it deserving of the No. 16 ranking in the nation?

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