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Campus forum highlights new diversity plans By Arushi Agni, Alison Bauter and Sam Cusick The Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Damon Williams announced the university’s plans to enhance campus diversity Thursday at the 2011 Diversity Forum. Over 500 attendees listened to speakers, participated in forums and experienced spoken word performances at Union South’s Varsity Hall throughout the day. Williams unveiled plans for a number of campus diversity initiatives, including the Delta
Project, a proposed “diversity division” and the Beyond the Game initiative. The Delta Project, Williams said, is “an innovative initiative” designed to focus on “eliminating grade disparities.” The “diversity division” is a project still in development that seeks to tackle questions about diversity on campus. “We know that we have to evolve to meet the standards of the world that we live in today and the type of diversity structure that we need to meet that
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GAB recinds decision allowing stickers on student IDs to vote under new law By Tyler Nickerson The Daily Cardinal
The Government Accountability Board reversed a decision to allow colleges to use stickers on student identification cards for voting was reversed Thursday after Republican lawmakers questioned the policy’s neutrality. The use of stickers was originally proposed to meet the requirements of the state’s new voter identification law, which requires student IDs to have a
signature, issuance date and an expiration date two years after the issuance date. Republican legislators had called for the review of the GAB’s decision, saying that they would lead to unjust elections. But before the hearing held by the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules began Thursday, the GAB had already released a memo decid-
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WISPIRG Chair Matt Kozlowski said SSFC approving their eligibility was a “big win” for the group after they were denied eligibility last year.
SSFC OKs WISPIRG funding By Cheyenne Langkamp The Daily Cardinal
Although student government leaders said the Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) was not eligible to receive funding last year, a student government committee voted Thursday to approve eligibility for the group for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The Student Service Finance Committee approved WISPIRG’s eligibilty in a 7-5 vote. SSFC denied WISPIRG eligibility last year when they ruled the number of the group’s direct service beneficiaries did not
meet SSFC requirements. The group appealed SSFC’s decision, but was never granted funding for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Although this year SSFC ultimately granted WISPIRG eligibility, the committee extensively debated the decision. SSFC Chair Sarah Neibart said the outcome the debate surrounded the definition of the term “direct service.” In order to be eligible to receive funding from SSFC, at least 70 percent of the group’s direct service beneficiaries must be students.
“I think it was just a back forth battle of people’s interpretations of the bylaws,” said Neibart. “Some members felt that the opportunity to get involved through campaigns met the service criteria and some did not.” WISPIRG Chair Matt Kozlowski said if SSFC had denied the group funding this year, WISPIRG would have had difficulty functioning. “Without eligibility we can’t receive funds and it’s a central component to what we do,”
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Nobel Prize winner, Tony Award winner, activist speak on campus
Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences Recipient Elinor Ostrom gave a lecture Thursday on how to best maintain healthy ecosystems while preserving the organisms within them. According to Ostrom, governments and citizens who work with ecosystems, such as fishermen, should use careful measurements and observations to maintain healthy ecosystems.
Tony Award-winning Director Mary Zimmerman explained how to overcome common difficulties in theater productions at the Chazen Art Museum Thursday. Zimmerman received the 2002 Tony Award for Best Direction for her adaptation of “Metamorphes.” In her lecture, Zimmerman explained how to overcome the absence of special effects in theatrical productions.
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Native American environmental activist Winona Laduke promoted how environmental sustainability and awareness of indigenous faith can benefit American society in a speech Thursday. Laduke focused on her native Anishinabek peoples’ teachings and their applicability to problems faced by American society today, specifically environmental sustainability.
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Corrections The bar guide specials for The City Bar printed October 6 were incorret. For a full list for City Bar’s specials, visit www.citybarmadison.com. In an article about the Associated Students of Madison Thursday, the headline said “Student urges UW students involved in attack to come forward.” There is no evidence the perpetrators responsible for the attack were UW students. The Daily Cardinal regrets the error. The two pictures of State Rep. Cory Mason, D-Racine, and state Sen. Chris Larson included with the “Bill would tax wealthy to fund tech programs” article Thursday were wrongly labeled. The picture of Mason was actually Larson and vice versa. We apologize for the error.
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on’t get me wrong; the Internet is a great tool. It answers questions like, “What is a clitoris?” (For those wondering, the clitoris is a mythical part of the female anatomy). There are tools like Sparknotes, Google Maps and YouTube (For those wondering, YouTube is an online video site that piggybacks off the idea of the ever-popular YouJizz). I can find music and movies and watch sports like basketball; the Internet even has places to watch non-sport activities, like women’s basketball. And how many hours of my life have been wasted on Facebook? But the Internet does have its downsides. For one, there are advertisements. I receive multiple e-mails everyday concerning penis enlargement. First of all, I don’t know how the Internet KNOWS I’m neither a grower nor a shower. But just because I have to buy my extra-small condoms at Baby Gap does not
mean that I would rather have a horse-sized appendage hanging in between my legs. What would I even do with all of that? Thankfully, my computer knows that those emails go straight to the ‘junk’ folder, but for some reason the UW will give out our emails to just about anyone. I have zero interest in joining any student organization; that’s why I skipped the student organization fair you sent me six e-mails about. I’m going to be a responsible adult and just put your stupid organization on my resume like everyone else.
I personally receive multiple e-mails everyday concerning penis enlargement.
And no, not a single part of me wants to donate to Africa. In fact, I was about to e-mail Africa asking if they would donate to me, until I realized that the whole continent has about six computers in total.
And yes, Asian Kitchen, I’ll stop by again around 3 am this Saturday; you don’t need to keep telling me how good your deals are!
And how many hours of my life have been wasted on Facebook?
Another Internet plague comes from old people. Grandparents, until they invent a way to e-mail over some cash or oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, don’t bother sending us e-mails! See, I feel comfortable writing that last joke because I told my grandma, “Yeah, you can just read my articles ONLINE.” She’ll never see this! I’m totally kidding. I love my sweet gandma, but old people are horrible with technology. “Hey, Ben, it’s grandma. It’s about ten-to-noon...actually, no, it’s about…11:45. Anyway, just give me a call back when you get this.” My phone already told me you called at 11:47! Why
did I need to call my stupid voicemail to hear that redundant message? And then she’ll spend about six hours trying to remember how to send an e-mail to tell me the information for a third time. I hate when people repeat themselves. I hate when people repeat themselves. One last thing that sucks about the Internet is the fact that idiots are allowed to use it too. There’s no aptitude test or anything. Granted, if there were an intelligence test then the whole southern half of our country wouldn’t be allowed to use it. On top of the ads and the senseless e-mails, you have: “Hey guys, I was too high for class today so could anyone forward me the notes?” Not to mention the technologically douchehole who somehow manages to hit ‘reply all.’ Shit, am I still typing my Daily Cardinal article? Wasting your life away mindlessly stalking complete strangers on Facebook? Want to stop the incessant e-mails from your classmates begging you for notes? Shoot Ben an e-mail and share your plight at stoffelrosal@ wisc.edu.
The Dirty Birdsex and the student body Abstinence makes the heart grow fonder Erica andrist sex columnist Earlier this week, state Senator Mary Lazich, R-New Berlin, proposed a bill, which would essentially repeal the 2010 Healthy Youth Act. HYA requires schools that offer sex education to offer comprehensive education discussing contraceptives, sexually transmitted infections, and healthy relationships. Lazich’s bill proposes changing the preferred method of sex “education” in the state of Wisconsin to emphasize abstinence as “the only reliable way to prevent pregnancy.” I could talk about the massive pile of evidence supporting condoms and other contraceptives as exceptionally effective in preventing pregnancy and STIs—evidence that’s really easy to find and understand, even if you have no apparent public health knowledge whatsoever. I could talk about the massive pile of evidence supporting the effectiveness of comprehensive sex education at increasing condom and contraceptive use without increasing sexual activity or numbers of sexual partners in young people. Or I could cite the huge pile of evidence supporting abstinence-based education as grossly ineffective at decreasing rates of STIs, pregnancy or premarital sex. But facts might be too hard for an elected official to understand. Plus, this would imply that this legislation is worthy of rational consideration and debate. It isn’t. Abstinence-focused education does not work, regardless of how
you try to define “work.” There is no debate to be had here, and it’s outrageous that Senator Lazich wants to force the state to spend time and money having it (again). This wildly offensive pattern of elected officials attempting to pass legislation and/or shape public consciousness based on ideas that are unsubstantiated, wholly fabricated or widely disproven should not be tolerated. Besides, proving this legislation wrong is even easier than that. Here’s a whole list of technically abstinent activities which will put someone at zero risk of knocking someone up. These activities are fun, sexy and have nothing to do with fear, shame or misinformation. It’s true there are risks of sexually transmitted infections associated with some of these activities—risks which are negligible with the addition of barrier methods such as condoms to the scenario—but the fact remains that they reliably prevent pregnancy 100% of the time. -Muff diving. Regardless of the number of orgasms your partner has, she’s at a zero percent risk of getting pregnant. -Jacking off. It is possible to use your own fingers, a vibrator, or a dildo to stimulate yourself to orgasm. There is a zero percent chance you will knock yourself up. -Fisting. With a lot of lube, trust, relaxation and practice, you can allow a partner to insert an entire fist into one of your orifices. There is a zero percent chance you will fist anyone pregnant. -Rim jobs. The gentle touch of a tongue to the exquisitely sensitive anus is associated with a zero percent risk of pregnancy.
-Nipple play. Nipples are sensitive, sexy and you can use toys on them. Best of all, this activity is associated with a zero percent risk of pregnancy. -Foot worship. The world’s most common fetish is associated with a zero percent risk of pregnancy. -Mutual masturbation. Ever wonder why porn featuring people touching themselves is so popular? Try a live show while exposing yourself to a zero percent risk of pregnancy? Obviously, there are many
different ways to reliably prevent pregnancy. But this legislation is not really about health, safety or unplanned pregnancy. This bill is about stigmatizing choices and people, and enforcing a rigid, exclusionary definition of “sex.” Sex happens in many shapes and forms, at many different ages and between many different people. Each of us deserves access to information which will help us to make the healthiest, safest, happiest choices for ourselves. Leave the Healthy Youth Act alone. E-mail andrist@wisc.edu.
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‘Occupy Wall Street’ to come to Madison Friday By Adam Wollner The Daily Cardinal
The “Occupy Wall Street” movement, a protest against economic inequality that started in New York and has spread to other major U.S. cities, is coming to Madison Friday evening. The movement began spontaneously in the middle of September when a group of protesters camped out along Wall Street, claiming they were “the 99 percent” of the population the economy was failing. The size of the demonstrations increased over the following weeks and received more attention from the media and police. As the movement expanded around the country, labor
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unions began to come out in support of the protests, including the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. “They are an inspiration to all who are fighting for a better America,” Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Phil Neuenfeldt said. “Hopefully lawmakers, bankers and brokers will wake up and realize that they have a responsibility to the 99 percent, not just the global elite.” UW-Madison history Professor William Jones called the movement a “really interesting phenomenon” because these types of demonstrations “are rarely spontaneous.” Jones said the Wall Street protestors have not expressed specific political demands and lack an institutional base, dif-
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fering from the demonstrations at the Wisconsin state capitol earlier this year with the explicit goal of defeating the collective bargaining bill. Jones said it will be tough for the “Occupy” protests to continue on this scale because it is “very difficult to…sustain a movement without institutions and leadership.” But spokesperson Bill Fetty said the Madison protests in February are linked to the “Occupy” protests through the “recognition of the erosion of… the rights of all people everywhere.” “Now people are rising up against the direct cause of this oppression,” Fetty said. The rally will take place Friday at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Park.
Benches removed to combat drug deals By Stephanie Castillo The Daily Cardinal
City officials voted to remove sidewalk benches from the 500 block of State Street after recurring complaints from business owners about repetitive drug deals conducted by individuals loitering on the benches. “I don’t feel safe walking from my car to my business. I’ve been both urinated on and thrown up on,” Mondays owner Anna Garden said. “I see drug dealing going on at this bench, and the one in
forum from page 1 commitment,” Williams said. Williams also highlighted an initiative to diversify UW-Madison faculty, including a database that will allow departments and units to more effectively target diverse audiences in personnel recruitment. According to Williams, Beyond the Game encourages UW-Madison athletes to invest in careers beyond athletics, particularly African-American athletes, by strengthening athletic leadership programs and preparing athletes for “the game beyond the field.” The forum’s keynote speaker, Dr. Pedro Noguera, highlighted concerns for the same demographic as he opened the forum,
voter id from page 1 ing stickers were not a workable solution. “While the idea of utilizing a sticker attached to a current student identification card originated with university and college representatives, we are now being informed that most would prefer developing a separate student identification card issued to a student upon request that conforms to the statutory requirements,” GAB Director Kevin Kennedy said in a memo. The stickers would have been a cheaper alternative to changing ID systems completely.
front of Taco Bell.” Mike Stone, Area Supervisor of Taco Bell and KFC on State Street, raised similar concerns, noting he had seen drug dealing in front of his establishment. “I’ve had a lot of customer complaints about individuals sitting on the bench, from smoking on the bench, to smoke coming right inside, to drug dealing outside,” Stone said. Madison resident Rosemary Lee opposes the removal. “As you remove more and more amenities, all you’re
doing, for the population that causes the most headaches, is shifting them around. They leave one part, they go to another,” Lee said. The State Street Design Project Oversight Committee agreed to place bike racks in place of the benches. Officials unanimously voted for the bench removal and installation of bike racks, but required a follow-up report to ensure the removal of the benches improves the safety and environment of the 500 block.
speaking on what Williams called “the educational crisis involving males of color.” Kaleem Caire, CEO of the Urban League of Greater Madison, localized the issue by displaying gaps in college readiness and attrition in Madison school districts, where Caire said the disparity between white and non-white students is the highest in the nation for a school district Madison’s size. Breakout sessions later in the day assessed campus diversity goals for faculty involvement, higher education for undocumented students, LGBTQ concerns and the achievement gap. At the forum’s closing reception, UW-Madison’s multicultural hip-hop and spoken word program, First Wave, took the stage.
The forum closed with words from former student representative Beth Huang. “A student can graduate from UW-Madison without ever engaging in a critical discussion about issues of diversity, without ever questioning why they’re here,” Huang said, but added if that’s the case, “the university has failed in creating students that are culturally competent.” Huang also called for a stronger ethnic studies requirement and better infrastructure for minority students to report incidents of race-related aggression. “[Students] want to produce one cohort after another of culturally competent graduates,” Huang said.
“If the administration makes the final decision to provide us with new IDs we will still be okay, but I think that the proposal to eliminate the stickers is generally harmful because it’s the more affordable option,” said Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Chair Hannah Somers. The news upset Democrats, who interpreted the GAB’s rescission as “tainting” the bipartisan state agency and criticized Republican legislators for what they saw as an abuse of power. State Rep. Gary Hebl, D-Sun Prairie, accused the
GAB of turning from “a watchdog to a lap-dog” because of its decision. “Now you’re coming in basically with your tail in between your legs saying ‘We won’t do what we thought we should do,’ because of the pressure put upon you,” Hebl said. But JCRAR Co-Chair Jim Ott, R-Mequon, said it is their “responsibility to express legislative oversight of state agencies.” “Just because certain committee members don’t agree with what the majority would like to do doesn’t mean that’s partisan,” Ott said. The GAB will decide on a new policy November 9.
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Students jammed at for an open mic night on the Memorial Union Terrace Thursday night.
Regent named chair of UW task force The co-chairs of the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee named the chair of a task force that will decide whether colleges in the UW System should be granted more flexibilities Thursday. UW System Regent Michael Falbo will serve as Chair of the UW Task Force, which will examine the relationship between the state and the UW financial system. It will decide whether UW-Madison should split from the UW System. Falbo was the former chair-
man and chief executive officer of the State Financial Services Corporation. Former student member of the Board of Regents Joe Alexander will serve on the committee. State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, River Falls, state Rep. Steven Nass, R- Whitewater, and state Rep. Pat Strachota, R-West Bend, are also among the 17 members of the committee. Currently, no employees of UW-Madison have been appointed to the task force.
MPD officer punched by homeless man A Madison Police officer was punched in the head 25 times by a homeless man Wednesday afternoon in front of a dozen spectators who did not come to the officer’s aid, according to police. Police said the homeless man, 24, attacked the officer in the 100 block of West Mifflin Street after the officer identified him as a suspect in previous battery of 29-year-old woman. “The suspect wrapped his arm around the officer’s neck, pushing his head down, while delivering blows,” MPD Spokesperson
Joel DeSpain said in a statement. Police said after the officer gained control and handcuffed the suspect, a second man who had been in the park attempted to steal the officer’s hat and sunglasses that fell to the ground during the brawl. Police said the officer was taken to the hospital for head injuries, which included a golf ball-sized lump. Police arrested the two men and the officer recommended the two suspects be placed on the State Street ban list as a condition of bail.
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Neibart said the comittee ultimately determined WISPIRG met all of the eligibility criteria. Kozlowski said the group is pleased with the outcome. “We’re excited to get back to providing the service that we’ve been doing on campus for the past 25 years,” said Kozlowski. “This is a big win.”
Kozlowski said. But Kozlowski said WISPIRG worked to ensure SSFC understood the core functions of the organization this year by being clear in their eligibility presentation, and thought this contributed to the group’s decision.
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What do “Hikikomori,” “Ixode” and “Seekier” have in common? Although at first glance it may seem as if there is no connection between these words, they are all songs on Zola Jesus's new album, Conatus. Conatus, her third full-length album, was released on Oct. 4. The album can be defined as the "will to live" or the "movement of the soul." The album truly lives up to its name, as Zola Jesus, UW alum Nika Danilova, bares her soul, allowing listeners a peek into her innermost thoughts and deep emotional displays. Spin Magazine asserts that this album differs from her two previous albums because it does not appear as if she is making music for herself anymore. According to the magazine, it as if the songs on this album were produced for audiences and live performances. Despite this critique, Zola Jesus is able to easily command the attention of the listener. Combining elements of classical, electronic, experimental rock and goth, she creates an 11 track album that is truly unique and leaves the listener eagerly waiting to hear what may come next. She seems focused on making music that is new and exciting and is not afraid to take risks to make a combination of sounds that is unforgettable. The album begins with "Swords." Even though the song only spans a minute, it serves as a great introduction to the rest of the album. "Swords" combines slow, pulsing electronic music with limited vocal chanting that showcases both Zola Jesus' beautiful voice and her reliance on strong electronic influences. "Swords" easily flows into "Avalanche." The motif already established continues on, but now her voice is fully exhibited. Throughout the song, she opens her soul by daring to sing her inner thoughts, in this case, "Is it all over?" From here, the style makes an abrupt shift. "Vessel" has a heavy electronic feel. While this does showcase her wide range of musical talent in terms of style, at times her voice becomes over powered and both the beauty of her voice and the lyrics themselves get easily lost. The fourth track is entitled “Hikikomori.” In Japanese, this means an extreme and deliberate isolation. Once again, the musical style shifts. On this track, the musical emphasis is less reliant on the electronic feel, and instead revolves around the use of stringed instruments. The translation of the title could not be anymore accurate as evidenced by the lyrics. For parts of the song, Zola Jesus seems to be on repeat, with the lyric "Oh, I go unheard" becoming the most important part of the song. This line easily sums up the rest of the song, which is an outpouring of emotion regarding her feelings of isolation. Ending in the striking beauty of pure stringed instruments, it appears as if this feeling of isolation has gotten the best of her and she has completely given up trying to get the attention of the listener. "Ixode" is the album's fifth song. This song seems to be an almost counter-attack on “Hikikomori.”
Instead of feeling as if she is unheard, she pours all of her emotions into this track. The main lyric, "I'm going to let it all go," accurately sums up this song. The song features an emotional surge on the chorus, with both the music and her voice gaining great strength and volume to clearly highlight that she
is laying all her thoughts on the line. "In Your Nature" continues the trend of showcasing the wide range of musical style that Zola Jesus has mastered. Once again, the music has slowed and focuses on the stringed instruments. Underlying the song are little pieces of the goth style that
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Danilova adds to her music. This song perfectly showcases her truly exquisite vocals. Her tender side that has yet to be heard on the album is a perfect combination with the vocals. A perfect way to end the album, “Collapse” accurately sums up the definition of
Conatus. With this, Danilova has created a song that highlights her true vocal ability. Once again, Zola Jesus provides a great album on Conatus. Although at times the experimental aspect of the music overpowers her true talent, this album is a musical treat.
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adison has, more or less, a world renowned drinking culture. Getting drunk is practically the Wisconsin past-time. And to preface, it’s not that I am morally opposed to drinking or anything of the sort, but what I am opposed to is the danger that comes with the glory given to drinking in our fine city. Last Saturday, UW-Madison hosted the University of Nebraska in its first Big Ten conference game. It also resulted in Madison being inundated with drunk fans. The entire area surrounding Camp Randall was a party all day. The danger comes when
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there are thousands of people consuming alcohol with vendors who over serve patrons, sometimes underage students, who are unable to make the decision to stop. At 7:15 PM last Saturday night, I witnessed this danger first hand. A young man in his early 20s simply passed out while walking down Regent Street. The group of people he was with continued walking, leaving him passed out alone on the pavement.
There is a problem with the drinking culture in this city when it is so common for people to drink themselves into oblivion. Few people around him had any idea what to do, and many
were too drunk and belligerent to know what to do. No one thought to call 911, even though he was unresponsive and had fallen without putting his arms out to stop himself. The group that quickly gathered around him simply lacked the knowledge to deal with the situation. I don’t want to say that any single person was at fault on Saturday, other than the young man who allowed himself to drink too much, but there is a problem with the drinking culture in this city when it is so common for people to drink themselves so far into oblivion. Three-story beer bongs are awesome, in moderation. I have also consumed far too much alcohol on occasion. Just ask my roommate who has had to come and get me from a party or wait for me to finish throwing up a few more times than I’d like to admit. However, I have never been so
Government must stand up against corrupt politicians Heather heggemeir opinion columnist
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his month, a long overdue ruling was made by the Wisconsin State Tax Commission. Former state Sen. Gary George, D-Milwaukee, was finally required to pay over $91,000 in back taxes and interest. Corruption of our public officials results in boundless damage to their constituents, and George’s case is no exception. Similarly, there are tremendously detrimental side effects of the Department of Revenue allowing politics to delay justice. In 1989, George neglected to pay the proper amount of income taxes. He continued this nasty habit through 1993. The Department of Revenue took notice and began an investigation in May of that year, which continued for five years until April 1998. Records from the Department of Revenue indicate that it was preparing to assess George for the taxes in 1999. However, the process was never completed, and officials have no explanation for the delay. Six years later, in early 2005, the Department of Revenue finally got around to assessing George for his 1989-1993 back taxes. He challenged the assessment in April of 2008. A decision was not made by the appeals commission until this month. When the final ruling was put forth on Sept. 23, it was in favor of the department, stating there is no statute of limitations in cases of tax fraud. The commission arrived at the correct decision, and the former senator will be required to pay $91,327, the majority of which is interest. No pity should be felt for the utterly guilty former public servant. Yet the commission could easily have found the case
in favor of George. The statute of limitations, while proven illogical in this particular case, exists for a reason. The entire issue should have been resolved years ago. Dishonest politicians should not be allowed to continue in the realm of public service. Allowing the behavior to continue or go unpunished leads to poor morale and low expectations from constituents, who should forever and always be able to demand impeccable behavior from their representatives. Lack of suitable punishment for corruption also promotes a misconception to the perpetrators, their peers and future candidates that dishonest behavior is tolerated.
No pity should be felt for the utterly guilty former public servant.
It is unacceptable that in 2002, after the fraud had already been discovered, George was able to run for governor in the democratic primary. Ironically, George was clearly no stranger to skirting the rules, and wasn’t even allowed on the ballot after it was found that over 200 signatures were falsified on papers designed to secure his nomination. He was later recalled from his office as senator and indicted on accepting kickback in 2003, charges for which he served prison time. He should never have had the opportunity to repeatedly prove his lack of morals. He should already have been publicly convicted of evading taxes. In fact, George should arguably have already been recalled. Tax evasion is certainly a suitable motivation to remove an official from office. Making an example of legislators that disrespect the very law they write would prevent others from following down that path. Allowing
politicians being investigated for crimes to run for office only enables corrupt politicians. There are several different ways to speculate why the department remained inactive, allowing George’s tax problems to go unresolved. George was running for re-election in 2002. Completing the assessment process for George may have been delayed because the department did not want to seem like it was interfering with the 2002 election. If that was the case, there may have been cause to expedite the process, but certainly not delay it. We should not be hearing in 2011 that a decision has finally been made. This leads to another lingering question as to why the department was allowed to remain as completely inactive as it was. Regardless of the reasoning, it should never have been allowed to do so. This particular tax evasion example is specific to Wisconsin, but it is a national issue. Both Democratic South Carolina state Rep. Harold Mitchell and former Republican New York state senator Vincent Leibell were charged with tax evasion. Goverments should take a stronger stance against tax-evading politicians to deter similar future offenses. One would hope that public officials would be the first to perform their duty of paying taxes. If this is not the case, revenue departments cannot be allowed to take political issues into consideration when deciding when to bring charges against tax-evaders. Now that the question has finally been settled, and George will indeed be required to pay his back taxes, the next step is to formulate a plan to forever disallow such inappropriate delays in departmental procedure. Heather Heggemeir is a sophomore with an undeclared major. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
drunk that I passed out. Once you have to call paramedics to deal with a person who has had too much to drink, it is easy to see there is a problem, especially if it’s not the first person to require medical attention that day.
The idea of so many people needing medical intervention to handle their intoxication is appalling.
One of the officers who arrived on scene shortly after I made the 911 call commented that the detoxification center was mostly full. Mostly full. The idea of so many people needing medical intervention to handle their intoxication level is appalling. Madison needs to
step up its game. I am not calling for more enforcement of laws surrounding alcohol purchase, or even tighter security around the game. I am asking that people act more responsibly. That’s a hard word to deal with, responsibility, because it means that if something goes wrong, it is your fault. That, however, is the burden that must be shouldered when one begins drinking in the copious amounts seen in Madison. This year’s Halloween festivities are only a few weeks away, and there will undoubtedly be a very large number of inebriated people on State Street and in the greater campus area. I ask you all to be responsible, not just for yourselves, but for our fellow Badgers. Jeremy Gartzke is a senior majoring in English and Spanish. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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Badgers aim to stay atop Big Ten standings with win By Dylan Flaks the daily cardinal
The UW men’s soccer team (1-0-0 Big Ten, 5-4-2 overall) will face the Michigan Wolverines (1-1-0, 3-8-1) on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. ET in Ann Arbor this coming Sunday. While this might not be the Badger’s hardest test of the year, it definitely will not be the easiest.
The Wolverines, while sporting a meager record of 3-8-1, have played every game close, literally. The Maize and Blue have lost by just 1 goal in their last 7 losses. The Wolverines could easily have many of these games going their way with just a little better shot accuracy. Michigan has shot the ball 187 times this year, but have scored only 16
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Michigan has given up 20 goals in 12 games this season. The Badgers look to capitalize on the Wolverines’ porous defense.
Weekend Badger Sports Calender Friday, Oct. 7 4:00p.m.—Women’s soccer at Nebraska 5:30p.m.—Volleyball at Michigan State 7:00p.m.—Men’s hockey vs. Northern Michigan (Kohl Center)
Saturday, Oct. 8 2:00p.m.—Women’s hockey vs. North Dakota (Kohl Center) 6:00p.m.—Volleyball at Michigan 7:00p.m.—Men’s hockey vs. Northern Michigan (Kohl Center)
Sunday, Oct. 9 All Day—Women’s rowing at Head of the Rock, Rockford, Ill. All Day—Women’d lightweight rowing at Head of the Rock, Rockford, Ill. 1:00p.m.—Men’s soccer at Michigan 2:00p.m.—Women’s hockey vs. North Dakota (Kohl Center)
times on those opportunities, for a measly 8.6 percent. These Wolverines are not, however, without a big win. They beat the currently 19thranked team in the country when they took down Penn State away from home. In addition, the Wolverines lost in a close one to the same Marquette team that the Badgers took into double overtime, only to draw with them. The Badgers should win this game. In fact, it would be a shock if this Wisconsin team did not do a number on its counterpart from across the lake. Wisconsin matches up extremely well with Michigan. The Badgers have held opponents to fewer than 10 percent shooting and play very well and composed on the defensive end. Michigan has given up a total of 20 goals this season, which is a lot for 12 games in. Wisconsin should capitalize on the poor defense played by Michigan and the fact that they will be playing a smaller Wolverine team. The Badgers sport a bigger lineup, anchored
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Wisconsin’s defense has been solid up to this point in the season. AJ Cochran has played a key role on the Badgers’ back line. on the defensive end by 6’3” freshman defender AJ Cochran, 6’2” sophomore forward Nick Janus and 6’3” junior midfielder Tomislav Zadro. There is really just one player that the Badgers will have to keep an eye on. Fabio Pereira, the star sophomore midfielder for the Wolverines, has taken 45 shots this year, 22 more than the next
most on Michigan’s roster. Look for the Badgers to come out fired up and ready to play after a tough loss to No. 5 Creighton on Wednesday. Playing with a chip on their shoulder is dangerous and head coach John Trask will have to have this team ready to go. Don’t count the Wolverines out, but look for the Badgers to return from this weekend trip victorious.
Women’s Soccer
Wisconsin travels to Nebraska in search of first win against the Cornhuskers By Rex Shield the daily cardinal
The University of Wisconsin Women’s Soccer team (2-1-2 Big Ten, 7-4-2 overall) will look to get back on track as they take on Big Ten newcomer Nebraska (2-3-0, 5-6-1), in Lincoln on Friday night. The Badgers haven’t recorded a victory since Sept. 23rd at Michigan State. “We tied and lost to two very good teams so we know that going forward that we have confidence in our ability to win out in the Big Ten,” senior forward Laurie Nosbusch said. Nebraska, No. 9 in the Big
“In the first year here, [Nebraska] brings surprise and mystery.” Paula Wilkins head coach Wisconsin women’s soccer
Ten, is looking to bounce back from three-consecutive losses. Despite their current losing streak, the Nebraska offense has been extremely dynamic
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Senior forward Laurie Nosbusch and the Badgers have their work cut out as they look for an elusive win against Nebraska. this season, averaging almost three goals a game. The offensive charge is led by junior forward Morgan Marlborough, who leads the nation in both goals per game (1.33) and points per game (3.00). Senior forward Molly Thomas leads the Cornhuskers with six assists and leads the conference with four assists since league play began. “[Nebraska] has two very dangerous forwards and they put a lot on pressure on you,” head coach Paula Wilkins said. “They
are very good at home and we have to be good to keep the ball and take our o p p o r t u n it i e s and put them on the defense.” Although they will be challenged, the Badgers defense has been stout MARLBOROUGH this year, led by senior goalkeeper Michele Dalton, who is second in the Big Ten with a goalsagainst average of 0.73. Despite Nebraska making its debut in the Big Ten this year, these two teams have met three previous times in non-conference games, where Nebraska holds a 2-0-1 advantage. As a newcomer, Nebraska brings new elements to the Big Ten and a certain style of play that members of the Big Ten are not accustomed to. “In the first year here, [Nebraska] brings surprise and mystery but also I think they bring a very attacking, pressureoriented attack which is very exciting,” Wilkins said.
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Drop the puck; WCHA season opens with North Dakota The Lamoureauxs’ play is something to behold. Playing The Wisconsin Badgers the same position, Knight is (0-0-0 WCHA, 2-0-0 overall) able to appreciate their skill return to the ice this week- (but can also match their abilend following a week off from ity with her own). play. The Badgers will host “The Lamoureaux’s are No. 6 North Dakota (0-0-0, 1-1- all-around amazing play0), who split their first series ers,” Knight said. “They’ve against Boston University. got great shots and great ice This is a series that prom- awareness. They’re the type ises to bring excitement and of players that if they get drama to the Kohl Center. The the puck, they’re most likely Saturday-Sunday set is the going to score.” WCHA opener for both teams, Keeping the Lamoureaux’s both of whom are among the in-check and off the puck may preseason favorites to win the be the most important part conference. Not only is this of the Badger game plan this the WCHA opener, but it also weekend. The most important features two top-10 nation- piece for this game plan will be ally ranked teams. Wisconsin the play of Wisconsin’s goalie. enters the contest holding the Sophomore goalie Alex top spot while the Fighting Rigsby has already proven Sioux land at No. 6. her worth by helping lead the Big games often come Badgers to a national chamwith big back stories, and pionship last season. As a this weekend is no differ- freshman, she was outstandent. The last time these two ing between the pipes, gainteams met was in the WCHA ing much confidence as the Final Face Off last season. season progressed and it The game ended 3-0 in favor seems fair to conclude that of Wisconsin, ending the she will only gain more as this Fighting Sioux’s season. season goes forward. Keeping all this in mind, it is “She’s changed,” Knight easy to see that the Kohl Center said about Rigsby. “She’s a lot will be rocking this weekend. better. She’s just that much “It should be a good better than last year.” series,” head coach It’s hard to imagine Mark Johnson said. that someone who was “[North Dakota is] arguably the best at her going to come in confiposition could get any dent and be looking to better, but that is what win a couple of games.” it will take if Wisconsin Much of North wants to repeat what Dakota’s confidence they did last year, let comes from the LAMOUREAUX alone take two games Lamoureaux twins. from a tough opponent Junior forwards like North Dakota. Jocelyne Lamoureaux The Badgers come and Mo n i qu e into this season with Lamoureaux-Kolls commany personal and bined, accounted for 50 team goals and expecgoals, 61 assists and 111 tations. But it will be points last season for the ability of the team the Sioux. Lamoureauxto put these expectaKolls has already reg- LAMOUREAUX- tions aside and take KOLLS istered three goals in it game by game that two games this season, will help Wisconsin while her sister Lamoureaux achieve these goals. has tallied three assists. “Expectations are always “Intensity,” senior forward high with regards to what they Hilary Knight said about want to do at the end of the containing the Lamoureaux season,” Johnson said. “But it’s twins. “Just having pressure a process, a journey. You can’t on all the pucks.” get ahead of yourself.”
By Matthew Kleist the daily cardinal
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Sophomore forward Mark Zengerle will have to juggle leading Wisconsin while trying to improve his own game after many key players left the Badgers with little experience.
Young UW team ready to prove themselves By Ryan Evans the daily cardial
As the Wisconsin men’s hockey team prepares to kick off its season this weekend, you can’t help but experience a bit of déjà vu. The Badgers will take on Northern Michigan this weekend to kick off their 2011-12 season, a season that the team hopes will erase disappointing memories from a year ago. But to do so, the team will have to answer many of the same questions from last season. Much like Wisconsin’s 201011 team, this year’s group experienced heavy losses during the offseason, as three of its top five scorers—defenseman Jake Gardiner and forwards Craig Smith and Jordy Murray—all left the program early to pursue their professional careers. Those departures again leave the Badgers relying on a young, inexperienced roster to start the season – 20 of the 26 players on UW’s roster are either freshman or sophomores, and the team boasts only a single senior, defenseman Eric Springer. That means players like sophomore forward Mark Zengerle— one of the younger guys last year—are suddenly being counted on to lead and produce on the ice.
“I’m looking forward to having more of a role,” Zengerle said. “I think I’m the fourth oldest guy on the team and I’m only a sophomore. Coach [Mike Eaves] has been using me in a lot more situations and allowing me to go out there and do more things on the ice.” Zengerle will lead a Wisconsin offense this season littered with freshman, but he said that he has been impressed with the young forwards so far, specifically pointing out Brad Navin and Joseph LaBate as guys to watch. “They’re young but they have shown a lot of promise,” he said. “They’re going to be really good.” Zengerle is transitioning to center, his natural position, this season. He led the team a season ago with 31 assists and will be counted on to provide more offense and improve upon his five goals from last year. Zengerle is shy with his shot at times, and is being encouraged to fire on goal more often. For UW head coach Mike Eaves’, that means pushups for Zengerle when Eaves feels he passes up a shot. “It’s his way of encouraging me to shoot the puck,” Zengerle said laughing. The Badgers primary concern heading into this season
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Forward Craig Smith was the last of multiple big departures forcing the Badgers to rely more on young talent this season.
is goaltending. Wisconsin is relying on two freshman goalies, Joel Rumpel and Landon Peterson, and junior, Mitch Thompson (none of which have played a collegiate hockey game) to shoulder the load between the pipes this season. While a trio of goalies with no experience at the division one level might seem like a glaring weakness, the Badgers are confident in their net minders. “It’s natural for [goaltending] to be a concern from an outsider’s view,” Zengerle said. “We are confident in those guys. They are working hard and pushing each other, fighting for that job.” The status of the starting job in the Badgers’ net is still up in the air. UW head coach Mike Eaves said that he and his assistants used a tally system in practice this week and will meet to add up those tallies to determine the starting goalie for this weekend’s games against Northern Michigan. Luckily, the three goalies will be aided by a veteran Wisconsin defensive core that, in the early going, looks like it will be the backbone of this year’s team. “I think all three [defensive] pairings are solid,” junior defenseman and team captain, John Ramage said. “Our defense will be a strength of our team this year.” “I think it’s always our job to make it easier on the goalies,” Ramage added. “They’ve all been solid so far and this year we’re going to have to focus more on our defensive play and really be confident with the puck.” Overall, the Badgers are ready to erase the memory of last season’s first round WCHA playoff loss to Colorado College and are raring for this season to get underway. “[Last season] leaves a bitter taste in your mouth,” Ramage said. “We’re eager to start the season off on the right foot.” “Having a young team means we can only go up,” he added. “We have a very good starting base right now and I’m excited to see how we grow over the season.”
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Sophomore goalie Alex Rigsby has shown improvement over the summer. She returns between the pipes for the Badgers.