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Meet Mark Sperry By Hallie Mellendorf THE DAILY CARDINAL

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Mark Sperry, a former welder who is now homeless, sells newspapers while trying to find stable housing in Madison.

A bleak October afternoon near the eastern corner of Capitol Square is made brighter by a red Badger baseball cap adorning the head of an otherwise unobtrusive newspaper salesman. Although his headwear supports the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Mark Sperry never had the opportunity to go to college himself. As the frigid winter months edge closer, Sperry will also be without the opportunity to appreciate a home or bed of his own. Sperry first became homeless after an overseas company bought out the welding workshop where he had worked for 17 years, forcing him onto unemployment benefits. The welding shop hired Sperry straight out of high school, an accomplishment he said he took exceptional pride in at the time. Sperry estimates he now earns between $18 and $30 a day selling Street Pulse newspapers. “It’s not good for your attitude,

or for anything really,” Sperry said. “You have to overlook some things just to keep yourself motivated.” Sperry tries to save what little money he makes but said it is difficult. He spends his nights at Porchlight’s emergency shelter or at the house of whichever friend will take him in. Downtown Madison doesn’t feel like home to Sperry, who grew up hunting deer and fishing walleye with his older brothers in DeForest. He expects he would be much happier in a smaller town where he could more readily integrate nature into his daily interactions. However, Porchlight’s temporary housing is currently Sperry’s best option. He applied for its semi-permanent affordable housing program on two separate occasions, but said he was not accepted because the jobs he was working at the time did not meet the qualifying requirements. Despite these setbacks, Sperry makes the best of selling newspapers to keep his spirits up. “I try to be a good person,”

Sperry said. “I try to do what I can do, you know.” Sperry said the hardest part of selling papers isn’t the small income or the cold temperatures. It is the mental battle. “It’s really the no change,” Sperry said. “You battle that because you’re out here every day, trying to sell, trying to get ahead, trying to do something and you’re not really living anywhere… that’s tough.” The monotony of each day may take a toll, but Sperry said he focuses on interacting with the people who pass him on the street in order to increase his sales. When he feels exceedingly disheartened, Sperry said he allows himself a brief retreat into his thoughts. “You just kinda try to think of other things, you know? Think of old times or think ahead about things that I want to do,” Sperry said. “I want to get out of the situation, find a place to live and get back to, per say, normal. Whatever that may be.”

Residents use social media for assistance during home invasion Brin Riley, a University of Wisconsin-Madison senior, woke up to the iconic sound of a Facebook message iPhone notification from her roommate Saturday when she found out her residence was being robbed. According to Riley, her roommate in their West Gilman Street apartment first woke up to the sound of the intruder, 33-yearold Xavier Garner, attempting to enter through one of the doors. Garner eventually made his way into the apartment and allegedly peered into the roommate’s bedroom, according to a report from Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain. The roommate contacted police once

he realized the intruder was not visiting a friend. A third roommate confronted Garner after waking up around 3 a.m. to use the bathroom, according to Riley. The report states Garner armed himself with a screwdriver and commanded the third roommate to sit in his room and wait until police left the scene. “This whole time, myself and my roommates were basically on the Facebook group chat talking to each other,” Riley said. “We were also getting instructions from the police dispatcher through my roommate Brian who was on the phone with them.”

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The second total lunar eclipse of the year creates a Blood Moon as seen over Lake Wingra early Wednesday morning. Sunrises and sunsets across Earth reflected onto the moon’s surface during the eclipse to create the coppery red color. + Photo by Kaitlyn Veto

The Capitol Profiles: Spotlight on homelessness and Porchlight Inc. As another frigid Madison winter approaches, the homeless community is once again burdened by the logistics of local shelter resources. Porchlight, Madison’s men’s homeless shelter, can serve approximately 175 men each night, according to its website. However, beneficiary Mark Sperry said he doubts

they have 100 beds to offer across their three locations. Porchlight’s website claims the organization offers more than just emergency services, with approximately 300 units for homeless families and individuals through its more permanent affordable housing program. However, the sum of the units

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offered across seven different programs puts the available units closer to 169. Affordable housing is designed to meet the specific needs of applicants, offering accommodations ranging from family housing and veteran assistance to “transitional housing” for individuals suffering with alcoholism or mental health issues.

Residency at certain sites also requires participation in intervention services and life skills training. The single room occupancy units on Broom Street, for which Sperry has been on the waiting list twice, requires applicants to provide proof of permanent employment of at least 20 hours per week. Sperry said he was never placed

in housing because the first time, although he was working full-time hours, his official employment with a temp agency was not considered “permanent.” His current occupation with Street Pulse, Madison’s homeless cooperative newspaper, also does

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invasion from page 1 The roommates remained connected during the entire event through social media and were able to communicate their descriptions to police to differentiate themselves from the intruder, according to Riley. “We have been using Facebook because not all of us have iPhones so it’s just easier,” Riley said. Police were eventually able to arrest Garner with the assistance of a Taser and police dog. —Patricia Johnson

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Woman stabs boyfriend after dispute Madison Police Department officers arrested a 20-yearold Madison woman after she stabbed her boyfriend on the 300 block of North Brooks Street Tuesday afternoon, according to a MPD incident report. Jasmine Bradley used a small paring knife to cut her 27-year-old boyfriend’s arm.

The wound required a series of stitches, according to the report. The victim told police he used a duffel bag to deflect Bradley’s numerous swings at both his head and torso. The incident report stated the couple had been arguing inside Bradley’s apartment. After the stabbing, the victim took off from

the apartment and sought help from individuals passing nearby. When asked if this incident was grounds for a domestic abuse case, Sgt. Gary Vandivier of the Dane County Sheriff’s office explained, “What makes [a case] domestic is if the people [involved] have ever resided together, or if they have children

in common.” Bradley and her boyfriend were not living together during the incident. While not considered a domestic abuse case, Bradley informed police that her boyfriend had battered her Tuesday prior to her stabbing him in the arm. The victim denied this allegation.

ASM campaign sparks large voter registration numbers By Maija Inveiss THE DAILY CARDINAL

porchlight from page 1 not suffice, but Sperry said they give good references. The stipulations make it hard for many homeless individuals who can only find minimal or temporary work, according to Sperry. Even if an individual fulfills the employment stipulation, Sperry said it is not uncommon for someone to spend years on the waiting list to be placed in housing. “Everybody I’ve talked to that’s on it, they take forever,” Sperry said. He referenced a friend of his who has been waiting for housing placement for nearly three years. As the 2015 city and county budget discussions dominate their respective offices until final approval is sought early next month, many are hoping for increased funding toward homeless outreach and aid. —Melissa Howison

Walker criticized for campaign ad on women’s issues, abortion Gov. Scott Walker responded Wednesday to criticism of his statewide television advertisement explaining his stances on women’s issues. In the 30-second spot released Monday, Walker said he had no doubt the decision of whether or not to end a pregnancy is an “agonizing one.” “That’s why I support legislation to increase safety and to provide more information for a woman considering her options,” Walker said. “The bill leaves the final decision to a woman and her doctor.” Among those who criticized the advertisement, Planned Parenthood Advocates Executive Director Tanya Atkinson said in a press release the ad was “an aggressive attack on women’s health.” Walker said people are trying to “spin what the legislation may or may not be,” according to the Wisconsin State Journal. “We think it’s about increasing public safety and providing a woman with more information about her options,” Walker said in the article.

L e g i s l at ive Affairs Committee and Madison Student Vote Coalition have registered more than 2,100 students for the upcoming November elections as of Wednesday through an Associated Students of Madison campaign. “As ASM, we have reg-

“We really want to encourage students to register with us ahead of time so they do not have to worry about any issues at the polls.” Brad Peltin legislative affairs vice chair ASM

istered almost half of all voters in Madison, that’s incredible,” Student Council Chair Genevieve Carter said at a Wednesday meeting. “Snaps and claps for all those who have been involved.” The Voter Registration Education Awareness campaign is a large effort to register students to vote, according to Legislative Affairs Chair Tom Gierok. The campaign also helps to educate and prevent confusion among students on voting policies, especially with the voter ID law in effect. According to Legislative Affairs Vice Chair Brad Peltin, under the new voter ID law, registered voters must pick up voter ID cards at Union South if they do not have a Wisconsin

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Legislative Affairs Vice Chair Brad Peltin explains that students should register to vote before the Oct. 15 early registration deadline to avoid potential delays at the polls on Election Day. driver’s license or U.S. passport. He stressed that a Wiscard is not an ID equivalent and will not be accepted at the polls. The campaign held many different registration drive events around campus to try to increase student awareness as well as register voters. “Our voter registration has been very effective, from talking on East Campus Mall to Bascom Hill to the unions to tabling on campus nearly every

day,” Peltin said. “Students have really begun to take notice and we have received numerous requests from students and from faculty for more literature and more voter registration packets.” Gierok said the next portion of the campaign will encourage students to get to the polls and vote. “The last day to [register early] is Oct. 15, but just to reiterate that’s not the end our campaign, so there still is the

second portion, Get Up and Vote campaign,” Rep. Jessica FrancoMorales said. ASM plans to have more registration events before the early registration deadline. After that deadline, students will either have to register at the city clerk’s office or at the polls. “We really want to encourage students to register with us ahead of time so they do not have to worry about any issues at the polls,” Peltin said.

State Assembly speaker Robin Vos calls for change in GAB leadership State Assembly speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, called for changes Wednesday to the Government Accountability Board and the removal of its executive director, Kevin Kennedy. “Kevin Kennedy has to go, he needs to be gone, he is an embarrassment, and I can’t say it any more emphatically than I am right now,” Vos said in a WisPolitics luncheon Tuesday. The GAB is a nonpartisan review board composed of six former judges nominated by the governor and confirmed in the state Senate. It is responsible for overseeing Wisconsin elections. Vos did not limit his criticism of the GAB to just Kennedy but extended it to the entire agency. “I promise you, that two years from now, when we are sitting here, the GAB will not be in the current format that it is current-

ly put together,” Vos said during the luncheon. “It is dysfunctional, it is unresponsive, and it is totally undemocratic.” Vos cited the GAB’s handling of a newly designed ballot as one of the prominent causes of his frustration with the agency. Concerning the new ballot, Vos said Kennedy “never told the legislator, never told any of the committee chairs, never told the GAB, or the public or the clerks that they are going to do this redesign.” Vos, a previous supporter of Kennedy and the GAB, was adamant for his removal and hoped to start discussion about changing the GAB in early 2015, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. Vos described the entire situation as “embarrassing for Wisconsin.” —Eric Cummings

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State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said the GAB is “dysfunctional,” “unresponsive” and “totally undemocratic.”

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J Mascis riding quiet storm to Madison By Michael Frett The Daily Cardinal

The liberating drawl that swims through alternative rock staples like You’re Living All Over Me is a humbling one. J Mascis is a man whose guitar sings opera. His drumming sounds off a demolition man’s battery. He laid a defiant foundation for alternative rock in the 1980s with Dinosaur Jr. and delivered a Nordic thunder behind the drum kit in doom metal outfits like Witch. Yet, if it wasn’t apparent in the melodic heart in even Dinosaur Jr.’s heaviest moments, Mascis has a tender side. And that tender side is what one should expect to see from the songwriter when he stops at the High Noon Saloon this Friday night in support of Tied to a Star—the latest from Mascis’s prolific output. Like its predecessor, Several Shades of Why, Tied to a Star features Mascis singing over the gentle picking of his Martin acoustic guitar, with electric guitars coming in occasionally to lift up the stompers and drone through the gloom. Elsewhere there are drums and pianos, but it’s primarily J Mascis crooning into a tender night, an acoustic guitar in his lap. It’s this Martin + Me combo that’ll take the stage on Friday, with Mascis opting to let his songs speak stripped bare; he’ll

be playing solo, strumming the decades-long Mascis catalog acoustically. As for those drums that dance with Tied to a Star’s rhythms? “You’ll just have to imagine those,” the quiet Mascis kindly explained. “It’ll just be me solo.” According to Mascis, this will also be one of the first times these Tied to a Star songs will get the live treatment. “I’ve played a couple on radio stations so far and they’re a little bit difficult, because I’ve never really played them,” Mascis sighed with a hushed laugh, outlining a performance to go by ear. Mascis is no stranger to the Madison scene. As recently as 2012, the reformed Dinosaur Jr. played the Majestic Theatre to an adoring crowd. Mascis remembers the town as far back as the 1980s, when he toured during Dinosaur Jr.’s younger years. It was a trek so frequent that it’s taken on a collective life of its own in Mascis’ memory. As the subtle Mascis remembers, “I’ve been there a lot. It all kind of blurs together.” That’s not going to stop the alternative rocker from embracing the city, though. Mascis has several common stomping grounds to take in before hitting the High Noon, whether its the punk rock stylings of Ear Wax Records or the Nepalese cuisine

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J Mascis, a man who cut his teeth as a ferocious drummer and unparalleled electric guitarist, is playing the High Noon Saloon, with songs from the predominantly acoustic Tied To A Star. of Himal Chuli. Or as Mascis fondly refers to them: “Some kind of punk rock store” and that restaurant that’s “Tibetan or Indian, or something,” before the solemn interjection “I think the name of the restaurant was Himal Chuli!” Mascis later added with another sighing laugh, “I have a bad memory.”

A college-town native, Mascis is used to the collegiate audience likely to join him at the High Noon, and he made sure to underscore that audience’s importance in the traditional Mascis form: “It could [change the show]. You get a lot of energy—or non-energy perhaps—and that turns it in different ways.”

Mascis will be joined by Luluc, a fellow Sub Pop labelmate. An indie folk duo, Luluc recently released their sophomore album Passerby to a glowing reception. Anticipate a warm, open-armed folk swoon to open the show; Luluc tends to favor the softer side of Americana in their heart-onsleeve recollections.

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Sophomore manages to do dishes despite having spoiled upbringing By Dylan Anderson The Daily Cardinal

Although his childhood and adolescence consisted of absolutely no burden for taking care of himself, UW-Madison sophomore Jackson Ripley mustered the motivation to rinse his dirty plate in the sink and then place it into the dishwasher at his 606 Equinox apartment. Tension had been building in the apartment between Ripley and his roommates after Ripley spent his first two months living off campus just as he had the previous 18 years in his parents’ home—doing absolutely zero cleaning up after himself in common spaces. The Daily Cardinal investigative unit placed hidden cameras and microphones in apartment 606 sensing that the rift between the tenants could lead to a potentially newsworthy outbreak. “Why should I have to put my own goddamn dish in the dishwasher?” Daily Cardinal investigative unit audio equipment recorded Ripley furiously inquiring of his roommates. “I can just leave it out for my mo-” According to hidden camera sources, Ripley froze and stopped short of completing his explanation for why he shouldn’t take care of the dirty dish. Video footage confirmed that Ripley stood speechless and motionless for about 45

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The secret footage of Ripley’s dumbfoundedness was leaked by a naughty member of the Almanac staff, leading to large-scale social media sharing and the eventual removal of all Cardinal equipment from apartment 606. Ripley declined to be reached for further comment on the matter. However, roommate sources reported that Ripley asked one of them where the trash chute was a week later.

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In the same way that gasoline powers an automobile, alcohol fuels the Capitol Pedaler. Patrons utilize their drunken strength to furiously crank on the bicycle pedals beneath their seats, propelling the 2,000 pound contraption up and down State Street. But alcohol and exercise are a bad combination. No one knows that better than Capitol Pedaler wheelman Andrew Myers. Whereas automated engines emit exhaust, the humans that power the Capitol Pedaler spew vomit. Gallons of it. And it’s Myers’ job to empty the vehicle’s puke buckets whenever possible. “Every night, I put my gloves on and get ready for the worst,” Myers said. “Whenever we pull over at a bar, I get all the buckets together and dump them right in the sewer.” The Capitol Pedaler seats 14 people, and there’s a puke bucket for each one of them. When they feel the urge to vomit, they simply lean over the bar and let loose. But sometimes 14 isn’t enough, Myers says. “Depending on the customers, the buckets can fill up pretty fast. It’s hard to keep up on long trips,” Myers said. “That’s why we installed the ‘Mega Bucket’ right there in the front.” Some trips are worse than others, Myers says.

“Sometimes, you get these people that think they’re speeddemons,” Myers said. “I hear it all the time, ‘Let’s see how fast we can go!’ I just hang my head and get ready for the puke storm that’s coming.” According to the capitolpedaler.com fact sheet, 90 percent of customers puke at least once during the journey. And puking often leads to more puking, Myers says. “The first person will puke, and then the smell will hit the rest of the group,” Myers said. “Then there’s always this chain reaction of puking.” A trip down State Street on the Capitol Pedaler is a grueling experience, Myers says. “I’ve never seen the same group come back twice,” Myers said. “Puking over and over in front of your friends is a mortifying experience, and it takes a physical and mental toll on everyone.” Myers doesn’t mind the dirty work. “I get puked on all the time, sometimes it gets in my hair or on my face,” Myers said. “But it’s honest labor, and I’m used to the smell.” Capitol Pedalers are tough people, Myers says. “I have never seen puking and rallying on this scale anywhere in my life,” Myers said. “And I used to be an R.A. in Sellery Hall.”

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Whiskey Jacks Saloon saloon doors not handicap friendly, much to the chagrin of progressive lawmakers and proponents of universal design.

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Brett Klinkner posed as an ordinary college student to determine which campus saloon reigns supreme. We call this little diddy “The Saloon Showdown.”

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seconds before proceeding to lift his plate from the coffee table, carry it over to the kitchen, rinse it and place it into the dishwasher and then sit himself down on the couch in utter silence, wallowing in his epiphany. “Big J.R. finally realized that his fucking mother doesn’t live here,” competent roommate and house bitch Seamus O’Toole said. “He was so spoiled growing up, I didn’t think he’d ever realize that he had some grown-up responsibilities. Maybe he’ll even do his laundry now.”

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glory holes notably unsanitary. Mechanical bulls are grass-fed and sent to family farms when careers are over. • Chapped asses. • Many retired Little League and AAU coaches have made appearances. • Still some guys on the roof from Elite 8 Saturday. • Approximately 8,000 unique shots to choose from. • Lasso-wielding bouncer isn’t ready to take no shit from a city boy like you. •

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Brats and Kollege Klub all within walking distance. known to play a Kid Rock song every now and again. • Could be mistaken for whorehouse. • Trading post does not include said whores. • Speaking of posts, you can tie up your donkey out front. • Been

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• Also not entirely handicap friendly, but it’s the Wild, Wild West—what’re ya gonna do?? Plus, the parking lot out back is solid for puke-and-rallying, as well as stagecoach parking. • Bathrooms don’t contain glory holes. • Broken down mechanical bulls get taken out back and immediately turned to glue. • Assless chaps. • Many Division One athletes have made appearances. • Demons from days of Logan’s Restaurant & Bar still reside here. • Moonshine, and that’s it! • Bouncers respect the 2nd Amendment and the right to bear lassos, but don’t believe the solution to rampantly-increasing lasso deaths is saturating populated areas with lasso owners. • Chasers & Hatters are around the corner. • Tim McGraw frequents the Double-‘R.’ • Could be mistaken for whorehouse apprenticeship center. • Prostitution very much kosher at trading post. • Not donkey friendly. It’s 2014—enough with these antiquated antidonkey policies and blatant, shameless discrimination. • TVs all show Brokeback Mountain on a loop—don’t get us wrong, it’s a wonderful, vital film, but we just need our sports, ya know?

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opinion Civic activism is the Wisconsin way Weekend, October 9-12, 2014

MAX LENZ Opinion Columnist

ot long ago, I was sitting with three of my roommates, as roommates do, watching football. At one point there was a stoppage of play and the game went to commercial. During the break one of my roommates said something to the effect of, “Who is that woman? I see her on TV all the time.” The other two then chimed in with similar statements. The woman on the screen was Mary Burke, who, for those of you like my roommates, is Wisconsin’s Democratic candidate for governor. Through a series of borderline Sherlockian deductions it became clear to me that none of them knew who was running against the incumbent Scott Walker. This experience triggered a memory of a time just a few days earlier when a different student explained that she would not be voting because she didn’t know the difference between Democrats and Republicans and evidently did not have the time to figure it out. To quote the great Vince

Lombardi, “What the hell is going on out here?” This is ridiculous, people. I realize my three roommates and one girl I talked to in Union South don’t necessarily provide an adequate sample of the student body, but the fact that people with such apathetic political sentiments even exist merit the writing of this article. We have a tradition to uphold. In terms of being politically conscious, we used to be at the pinnacle of campuses in the United States. We were the Berkeley of the Midwest, for God’s sake. Even in the last major election cycle, 2012, youth voter turnout in Wisconsin was among the top in the nation. This means something and it is worth maintaining. In the upcoming election we need to vote and we need to vote in droves. Let us be a bastion for civic engagement, the City on a Hill of student voter turnout. At this point, I know what you’re saying: “Max, you’re just another one of those political science students who has a weird affinity for the goings on of the American gov-

ernmental system,” or “Max, you have not one, but two posters of Abraham Lincoln in your bedroom. Obviously you’re way more into this whole politics thing than the average student.” To those accusations, I say you’re right. I’m guilty

interest that can have such a strong, direct impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. Look, I’m not saying you all need to take things as far as I have. There’s no need to go out and buy clothes bearing the face of

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on both counts. But isn’t that the problem? Shouldn’t more students and other young people be interested in politics? Would that be so bad? It is one of the only areas of

your favorite political figure or to get subscriptions to The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal. Although, in case you haven’t noticed, the student newspapers

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on this campus are free and offer a great place to start. Beyond this, information is so easy to attain in our modern age. There is no excuse to not know who Mary Burke is, or to refuse to vote because you don’t know the primary beliefs of the political parties associated with the candidates. All of that information can be found in seconds on the Internet. In sum, this stuff matters. So, go out and get educated. The election is a little under a month away, but that means you have a ton of time to learn and make a decision. Then, vote. VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE (As an aside: I said that four times for emphasis, not to encourage anyone to attempt to vote four different times on Election Day. Don’t take this as advocacy for voter fraud, Gov. Walker). Ultimately, we have a fantastic tradition to uphold on this campus— let’s do our best to maintain it. Max is a new writer for The Daily Cardinal and a junior majoring in political science. Do you agree or disagree with his stance on the need to vote? What’s your opinion? Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

U.S. inconsistent in promoting democracy and justice ELIJAH GRAY Opinion Columnist

n the surface, the recent efforts by the United States to quash the advance of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) ostensibly demonstrates the degree to which the U.S. is committed to promoting democracy around the world and preventing forced rule by violent demagogues. Undoubtedly, ISIL is a horrendous organization whose designs for establishing a 21st century caliphate have resulted in death and destruction for those deemed unworthy of inclusion in the new Islamic state. The United States is right to denounce ISIL regardless of whether or not the current military engagement with the group proves to be effective in the long run. However, the fight against ISIL serves to remind us of a major discrepancy in American foreign policy. Even though it posits itself as a champion of democracy and justice around the world, the United States has shown time and again that it’s more than willing to support thoroughly undemocratic countries when doing so satisfies its strategic interests.

Consider Saudi Arabia, one of the United States’ closest geopolitical allies and current comrade in the fight against ISIL. As despicable and inhuman as the beheadings of innocent journalists and aid workers at the hands of ISIL militants are, this year alone Saudi Arabia has executed 46 people via decapitation, a portion of them for nonviolent crimes such as drug trafficking and sorcery. Yes, Saudi Arabia cuts people’s heads off for “sorcery.” Despite these blatant abuses and the fact that the country is an absolute monarchy in which judicial decisions are rooted in Sharia law and judges effectively command complete autonomy in decisionmaking, President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry failed to sound any human rights alarms or decry the patently undemocratic nature of the nation’s political structure when visiting the kingdom this year. Funny how laying claim to the second largest hydrocarbon reserves on the planet can make your allies turn the other cheek to your human rights violations. Whereas the United States continues to remain firmly silent on issues of democracy and fairness in Saudi Arabia, it’s been thoroughly

outspoken in its disapproval of the actions of Russia in Ukraine. When Russia moved to annex the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in the wake of Ukraine’s ousting of pro-Russia president Viktor Yanukovych, the United States denounced what it declared to be an illegitimate action on the part of the Russians.

However, the fight against ISIL serves to remind us of a major discrepancy in American foreign policy. The hypocrisy in condemning Russia’s incorporation of Crimea while supporting a government that came to power through a coup is glaring. It seems that in the face of Cold War 2.0 the United States has opted to forgo rhetorical consistency in favor of recruiting another player for the West. This isn’t to say that Russia should not be held accountable for any illegal actions it has carried out in Ukraine, but to suggest that Russia alone is in the wrong is to ignore the means by which the current Ukrainian government came to power.

Though not identical, the situation in Ukraine is reminiscent of the United States’ continued allegiance to Egypt after the overthrow of democratically elected President Mohammed Morsi by current president and effective dictator Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Of course, Morsi was by no means an ideal leader, seeing as upon taking power he absorbed both the executive and legislative branches under his control. Nevertheless, U.S. support for his successor undoubtedly flies straight in the face of supposed U.S. ideals. In his zeal to curb the power of the Muslim Brotherhood, the political party to which Mohammed Morsi belonged, elSisi condoned the indefinite imprisonment of foreign journalists who had merely been reporting on the Muslim Brotherhood. The measly trials they were afforded were riddled with a dearth of evidence in favor of conviction (on an unjust premise, nonetheless) and drew the condemnation of rights organizations around the world. And even though the United States did voice its concerns regarding the affair, it still chose to back the legitimacy of the el-Sisi regime. Obviously the U.S. has made the decision that in

such a volatile region geopolitical stability gets to take precedence over democratic virtues. As the United States drops bombs on ISIL in the name of what is good and decent, it’s important to remember the ways in which the U.S. falls short of upholding notions of democracy, fairness and justice elsewhere in the world. Despite positioning itself as an unshakable proponent of these virtues, the United States has shown through its recent dealings with Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Russia and Egypt that virtue all too often has to take a back seat to immediate strategic interests. I don’t doubt that individuals within the U.S. government such as President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry truly do believe in democracy and fairness, but their collective actions consistently fail to live up and actually run counter to their professed ideals. When it comes to resolving the discrepancy between its lofty rhetoric and its support of certifiably undemocratic powers the United States has a long way to go. Do you agree with Elijah’s stance on America’s foreign policy inconsistencies? Send all feed back to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Badgers take on new foes Maryland and Rutgers By Andrew Bahl the daily cardinal

The No. 6 Badgers (3-1 Big Ten, 12-2 overall) will look to extend their three-game winning streak this weekend as they take on Big Ten newcomers Rutgers, Friday, and Maryland, Sunday. Most recently, Wisconsin survived a hostile environment and a tough No. 15 Illinois team to dispatch the Fighting Illini 3-1 in Champaign, Illinois, last Saturday. Unlike their previous match on the road against Northwestern, the Badgers had to work to defeat Illinois, dropping the third set 25-11 before rallying to win a tight fourth set 25-23. Redshirt senior middle blocker Dominique Thompson was one of the stars of the match, contributing 14 kills and six blocks and leading a stingy Badger defense which held Illinois to a .212 attack percentage and finished with

more digs than the Illini. Rutgers (0-4 Big Ten, 7-10 overall) has had a rough start to its maiden Big Ten season as the Scarlet Knights have been unable to win a set in their first four conference matches. Freshman outside hitter Meme Fletcher has been one of the few bright spots for Rutgers, leading the team with 2.69 kills per set and chipping in 153 digs. The Scarlet Knights’ defense should provide opportunities for a Badger offense that was held to a .197 attacking percentage against Illinois, as Rutgers ranks near the bottom of the Big Ten in digs, blocks and blocking percentage. Maryland (0-4 Big Ten, 7-8 overall) is also winless in conference play, but the Terrapins have been more competitive, losing a tight match against Northwestern 3-2 Sept. 27. The Terrapins also came out strong against No. 16

Purdue Sunday, winning the first set 26-24 before fading away to lose the match 3-1. While the Terrapins are 13th in the Big Ten in hitting percentage, assists and kills, the Badgers will have to watch senior outside hitter Adreené Elliott carefully. Elliott is among Maryland’s top offensive options, leading the team with 3.93 kills per set, a mark which places her fourth in the Big Ten. Freshman middle blocker Hailey Murray is another Terrapin worth keeping an eye on after turning in a solid all-around effort against Purdue, producing nine kills and seven blocks. The Badgers will face off against Rutgers Friday at 7 p.m. and Maryland Sunday at 1 p.m. with both games taking place at the UW Field House. The team will then travel to Minnesota for a Wednesday showdown against the No. 23 Gophers.

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Dominique Thompson (14) was the star of the Illinois match.

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Wisconsin ties in double overtime, faces Northwestern this Sunday By Shea Gallup the daily cardinal

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Sophomore Mellissa Channell and the Badgers look to make it five wins in a row to open 2014.

UW opens home schedule with Ohio State By Zach Rastall the daily cardinal

Following a convincing sweep on the road against MinnesotaDuluth this past weekend, No. 2 Wisconsin (2-0-0 WCHA, 4-0-0 overall) will return to Madison for its home opener against Ohio State (0-0-0, 2-0-0). The Badgers have come storming out of the gates to start the year, outscoring their opponents 21-4 on their way to winning all four games of a season-opening road trip. Last weekend’s series was especially impressive for UW, as the Badgers earned a sweep in Duluth for just the third time in school history. With five players making their season debuts for Wisconsin against the Bulldogs, it seemed reasonable to expect the Badgers to be a little vulnerable while these players tried to shake off some rust. However, Wisconsin had no trouble against Minnesota-Duluth, winning by scores of 4-1 and 6-2. “I didn’t know what to expect, to be honest with you,” said head coach Mark Johnson. “It’s one of those situations where you look at what we did well this past weekend and try to build on it and try to get our-

selves prepared to play well this upcoming weekend.” Perhaps the most encouraging sign from the Badgers in the early parts of this season has been the success of their offense. While goaltending and defense were areas of strength for Wisconsin last year, the team didn’t have the same level of success when it came to scoring. The Badgers ranked sixth in the country with 114 goals, but posted a lackluster 8.3 shot percentage. The UW offense has been more efficient so far this season, scoring 21 goals on 179 shots, a shot percentage of 11.7. The improvement should be taken for what it’s worth with such a small sample size. The offense has been very balanced through four games, with contributions coming from both seasoned veterans and new faces. Two key contributors in the early stages of the season have been freshman forwards Annie Pankowski and Emily Clark, who have each already been named the WCHA Freshman of the Week. “For me, personally, it’s been like a family since the first week I’ve been here,” Clark said. “[The older players] have been really awesome with welcoming us to the team.”

Now, the Badgers will try to carry the momentum back to Madison for their series with Ohio State. The Buckeyes are coming off a sweep of New Hampshire in their first series of the year, with both victories coming by a single goal. Sophomore forward Claudia Kepler scored the go-ahead goal in each game for the Buckeyes, including a game-winner with just 31.1 seconds remaining in regulation in the second game of the series. For her efforts, Kepler was named the WCHA Offensive Player of the Week. Wisconsin is riding a six-game winning streak against Ohio State and has won all four of its meetings with the Buckeyes at LaBahn Arena. But with a huge series against top-ranked Minnesota looming, Johnson and his coaching staff are making sure the team stays focused on the task at hand. “They’re kids. They look at the schedule,” Johnson said. “So the big thing with a season of our length is to try to stay focused on what’s next.” The series kicks off Friday at 7 p.m. at LaBahn Arena, with the second game to be played Sunday at 3 p.m.

Looking to rebound from its Sunday loss to No. 6 Penn State, No. 12 Wisconsin (5-2-1 Big Ten, 11-2-1 overall) played to a scoreless tie in double overtime against Iowa Wednesday. Wisconsin’s best chance to score in the first half came from junior midfielder Molly Laufenberg, who put a shot off the crossbar. Both the Badgers and Hawkeyes recorded six shots in the first half. Wisconsin picked up the pressure in the second half, coming out strong and getting two quick corner kicks. After that, however, the second half was back and forth and neither team was able to gain an edge. When the game ended after two periods of extra time, UW goalkeeper Genevieve Richard had recorded her 11th shutout. The Badgers now travel to Evanston, Illinois, to take on Northwestern Sunday. Despite the tie to Iowa, Wisconsin comes into the matchup having won four of its last six games. The Badgers’ high-powered attack is led by junior midfielder Kinley McNicoll and senior forward Cara Walls, who have

a combined 15 goals this season. However, Wisconsin has not scored in either of its last two games. Wisconsin’s success this season has been based on their ability to shutdown the opposing team’s attack. To do this, the Badgers have relied on the stellar performance of Richard. Her 11 shutouts and 0.49 goals against average are among the best in the Big Ten. Northwestern (1-5-1, 5-6-2) is coming off its first conference win after defeating the No. 19 Illinois 2-0 last Sunday. The Wildcats will look to feed off the hot foot of Addie Steiner, who had both of the goals against Illinois. Other than that two-goal performance, Northwestern has been struggling to score this year, averaging just 0.86 goals per game. That, in combination with an opponent goals per game average of 1.71, has resulted in the Wildcats losing several close games. The Badgers are currently in fourth place in the Big Ten and a win keeps them in the conversation for the Big Ten championship. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday.

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Molly Laufenberg nearly broke a scoreless tie against Iowa.

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Looking to rebound after bad loss By Jake Powers THE DAILY CARDINAL

Wisconsin’s return to Camp Randall Stadium to take on Illinois Saturday represents an opportunity for the team to pull itself back together after being upset at Northwestern last weekend. While a team-wide rebound is paramount for the Badgers (0-1 Big Ten, 3-2 overall) to put the Oct. 4 loss in Evanston, Illinois, behind them, all eyes will be on the quarterback position, which is once again up in the air. Offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig confirmed that redshirt junior quarterbacks Tanner McEvoy and Joel Stave will each see time Saturday, but he has not yet named a starter. McEvoy and Stave have been splitting snaps at practice, but it is not clear if this congruence will be a part of the game plan against Illinois (0-2, 3-3). Ludwig explained that the play calling will align with the strengths of whoever is under center, likely meaning that McEvoy will be integrated into the running game with read options and draw plays to take advantage of his athleticism, while Stave, given his superior accuracy and arm strength, will be looked on to test the second level of Illinois’ defense.

“I think it’s exciting not knowing necessarily what it’s going to be like going into the game.” Joel Stave quarterback Wisconsin Badgers

Ludwig and head coach Gary Andersen have also stated that both quarterbacks may be used at the same time in certain situations. McEvoy is open to the prospect of possibly seeing spot time in the backfield or even at wide receiver, a position he is

familiar with. “I used to play back in high school. I used to love the position,” McEvoy said of wide receiver. “If that’s what they want, I’ll just go out there and try to execute what they want me to do. Whatever takes the win, I’m on board.” Stave does not feel fazed by the uncertainty going into Saturday either, and he instead expressed confidence in the new direction of the offense, even if the specifics have not been hammered out. “I think it’s exciting not knowing necessarily what it’s going to be like going into the game,” Stave said. “I think the game plan will just continue to grow these next couple of days and I think with practices and everything, we can really get settled into it.” Regardless of who is guiding the offense, the Badgers should be able to improve their 14-point outing at Northwestern by relying on their highly efficient running game. Illinois’ defense has allowed a whopping 482.3 yards per game, and opponents have racked up an average of 35.5 points per contest. The Illini yielded 349 rushing yards in their 38-27 loss Oct. 4 to perennial Big Ten bottomfeeder Purdue, so redshirt junior Melvin Gordon and sophomore Corey Clement should be able to extend Wisconsin’s success on the ground. Gordon ranks first in the country with 174.2 yards per game, while the team has averaged 331.4 rushing yards per contest, good for third-best in the nation. To make matters worse for the Illini, sophomore quarterback Wes Lunt suffered a broken leg early in the fourth quarter against Purdue and is expected to be out four to six weeks. Senior Reilly O’Toole and sophomore Aaron Bailey will vie for time at quarterback, but they will be hard-pressed to replicate

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Though many are focused on the uncertainty at quarterback, Derek Landisch and the rest of the Badger defense must tackle much better than they did last Saturday against Northwestern. Lunt’s command of the offense and early-season success. Lunt is Illinois’ centerpiece, as he has completed 66.5 percent of his passes this season and has a touchdown to interception ratio of 13:3. Head coach Tim Beckman will have a difficult time stimulating his offense in the absence of Lunt, especially considering the difficulty his team has had running the ball. In contrast with its passing yardage, which ranks first in the Big Ten, Illinois has managed a conference-worst 96 yards per game on the ground. Leading rusher Josh Ferguson has picked up 437 yards on the ground through six games and has found the end

zone five times. Given Illinois’ offensive disparities, UW’s defense has an opportunity to stabilize itself after what Andersen called the team’s worst tackling performance to date at Northwestern. The Badgers emphasized improving the technical aspects of the defense in practice, according to senior linebacker Derek Landisch. “Just solidifying your technique, tackling, taking the right angles, taking the right approach and then finishing and executing,” Landisch said of the focus this week. “That’s something you can look at on film and when you come out in practice, we have to do it versus

the scouts and I think so far we’ve been working on it and we’ve been doing a really good job in that area.” Despite the difficulties that the Badgers had with the inside run and the mid-range pass at Northwestern, they are still ranked eighth in the nation in total yards allowed per game (285.6) and 11th in scoring defense (15.6 points allowed per game). While it is probable that Wisconsin’s defense will be able to quickly rejuvenate itself, getting positive results at quarterback and being more efficient on offense will demand the most attention in Saturday’s Big Ten home opener. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Men’s Soccer

Going for two in a row By Jarek Petras THE DAILY CARDINAL

The Badgers found new life Tuesday as they captured their first win since Aug. 31. The game was one of resiliency and determination as Wisconsin held its lead for nearly 70 minutes. Wisconsin (0-3-0 Big Ten, 2-7-1 overall) beat intrastate rival Green Bay 1-0 at home and seemed to figure out some new defensive strategies. Freshman goalkeeper Adrian Remeniuk earned his second career shutout and had three saves on the night. Though he faced some difficulties, he proved to be headstrong against the competition. “I thought Adrian Remeniuk was exceptional. He kept us in the game, which is the job of the goalkeeper, and compliment to him,” said head coach John Trask about his improving freshman goalie. “There were a couple of tough situations for him to deal

with in the first half and he made the saves and gave us a chance.” The go-ahead goal was scored in the 22nd minute by freshman forward Tom Barlow on an assist from his freshman counterpart Mark Segbers. The Badgers were able to hold onto the lead throughout the game and earned their second win of the season. Wisconsin heads out on the road this weekend to face Big Ten opponent Michigan State (1-1-1, 6-2-2). The Spartans are coming off a similar win against Akron, 1-0. Junior midfielder Jason Stacy leads the team with seven points on two goals. Junior goalkeeper Zach Bennett has played every minute so far this season and has a 0.38 goals against average. Michigan State is an exceptional defensive team, holding opponents to just four goals all year, and posting a whopping eight shutouts. Saturday’s kickoff is set for 2 p.m. in East Lansing, Michigan.