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Reports of hate, bias on campus more than tripled

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Coming out in 1991 In the spirit of National Coming Out Day, here is a graphic contained in the 1991 Lesbian & Gay Special Issue of The Daily Cardinal. The paper covers some aspects of sexuality and gender identity, although it lacks inclusivity of the entire LGBTQIA+ community. + Graphic by Todd Hanson

Witte renovation gets green light after Building Commission approval

By Andrew Bahl THE DAILY CARDINAL

Fifty-two-year-old Witte Residence Hall will receive a $47 million renovation, after approval Wednesday from the State Building Commission.

“We are hoping that this renovation will give us Witte for another 50 years.”

sue their degrees.”

While the project calls for expanding many of the rooms in Witte, the addition of a new floor will result in an increase in space from the residence hall’s current 1,154 beds.

Funding for the project was included in the 2013-’15 biennial budget and was approved by the UW System Board of Regents earlier this year. University Housing has said the project is scheduled to begin in the spring

after move-out and extend over the summer.

Housing Director Jeff Novak told The Daily Cardinal in July that the project will take two years but the major work will take place when students are away, with only one floor out of use during the school year.

“It is a 1964 building,” Novak said. “This is giving it a good refresh. We are hoping that this renovation will give us Witte for another 50 years.”

Jeff Novak director University Housing

The project, slated to begin in the spring, will add an 11th floor to one of the towers, build bridges connecting the two buildings and bring new lounge space and air conditioning.

Witte has served as one of the largest dorms on campus since it was built in 1964.

Gov. Scott Walker chairs the commission, which must approve all state building projects. He said the construction is necessary to improve student life on campus.

“Campus housing creates a positive and welcoming environment for students,” Walker said in a statement. “This investment in UW-Madison makes important improvements to Witte Residence Hall ensuring future students have an exceptional living environment to call home as they pur-

The number of hate and bias incidents reported on campus has increased from 18 in Fall 2015 to 66 in the spring, according to university officials.

Chair of the Bias Response Team Joshua Moon Johnson said those who reported predominantly selfidentified as people of color, women and women of color. Many of the incidents involved bias toward race, religion, ethnicity or nationality.

Of the reported incidents, 14 were located in residence halls and 19 targeted religion. A recent hate incident occurred in Sellery Residence Hall, where swastikas were drawn on students’ personal whiteboards.

Johnson and Dean of Students Lori Berquam discussed the details found in the Bias Response Team’s Spring 2016 Bias Incident Report in a conference call Wednesday, the day of its release.

“UW System Administrative Code 17, our state law and our code, states that the university can only accomplish its educational mission if its living and learning environment is free from violence, harassment and intimidation,” Berquam said. “We encourage our students, staff and faculty to report these

acts of incidents of bias or hate that they experience. The Bias Response Team’s purpose is to help those affected and to educate and inform our campus community.”

The Bias Response Team plans to issue two reports a year. The Spring 2016 report covers incidents reported Jan. 1 through June 30.

“I’m happy that we have a mechanism so that students who are impacted can be heard.”

Lori Berquam dean of students UW-Madison

“During that time period our team did put an effort into making the campus more aware of the bias reporting system,” Johnson said.

“We do believe that, because of this additional marketing and communication through various methods, those are the reasons why we’ve had more reports during this period versus prior time.”

According to Johnson, most of those who reported wanted to make the university aware of the

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MSC panel discusses voting, activism for students of color

By Mason Muerhoff THE DAILY CARDINAL

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Witte Residence Hall is due for a $47 million renovation, adding air conditioning and a new 11th floor.

In an election cycle marked by racial tensions and controversial voter ID laws, a community panel at the Black and Brown Vote Discussion Wednesday night emphasized to students the importance of voting in November as well as engaging in non-traditional methods of civic action.

The panel—composed of journalism professor Mike Wagner, history professor Cindy I-Fen Cheng, Associated Students of Madison Vice Chair Mariam Coker, student activist Jessica Franco-Morales, cofounder of Young Gifted and Black Coalition Matthew Braunginn and alumna of the PEOPLE program

Jessenia Gomez—urged those in attendance to vote and organize through non-traditional methods to enact change on campus and in the community. Wisconsin Black Student Union President Marquise Mays moderated the discussion.

“It’s impressive to see a full room and news media and ... lots of people who are coming together to have a conversation about what kind of community people want it to be,” Wagner said.

Students, faculty and media representatives packed the Multicultural Student Center in the Red Gym to hear the discussion.

The topics covered student empow-

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

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Dane County to consider resolution opposing hate, bias toward Muslims

By Ellie Borstad THE DAILY CARDINAL

A proposed resolution asserts county officials’ condemnation of recent hateful rhetoric toward Muslim Americans and, if approved by the Dane County Board of Supervisors, will affirm the body’s support for those targeted.

Introduced by Supervisor Hayley Young, District 5, last Thursday, the resolution will go before the board in the coming month. According to Young, the resolution would serve as explicit support for Muslims and other marginalized individuals who may feel targeted by the recent presidential campaign discourse, including issues related to terrorism.

For instance, Muslim UW-Madison students have expressed their outrage and fear in response to anti-Islamic statements made by Republican nominee Donald Trump and other politicians this year.

“Some of the national rhetoric that we have been hearing means that you might not know, or it might not be your first assumption, that you are being represented by a body that believes in inclusiveness,” Young said.

The UW-Madison Muslim Students Association believes the proposed resolution is worded sensitively and considerately, according to MSA

President Najeeha Khan. The association read the document together and appreciates that the resolution mentions the history of Muslims in the U.S. and the importance of inclusivity.

“The history of Islam in the United States began even before its founding, when African Muslims were enslaved and brought to the Americas, where they later helped in numerous ways to build this country,” the resolution reads.

Khan said that while she has not personally been the target of a hate crime due to her faith, she knows people on campus who have, but who were not comfortable sharing their experiences.

She said she believes the board’s resolution would help victims feel comfortable sharing their stories with government bodies.

“It is showing us pretty directly that there are people who care and there are people who are taking this seriously,” Khan said. “I think after seeing that resolution, I would feel a lot more comfortable with that.”

While Young recognizes that the resolution only states an opinion and will not solve problems by itself, she said it could be a “jumping-off point” for discussion regarding hate and bias against Muslims.

“I am hoping that it makes government more open and accessible,” Young said. “And that people are likely to reach out to elected

officials if they feel that there is that proactive action being taken to help rebuild trust in communities that have not been treated very well.”

For Muslim students who have experienced hateful speech or acts, or know others who have, Khan recommends becoming familiar with the university’s hate and bias reporting process and using the counseling services University Health Services provides.

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Dane County Board Supervisor Hayley Young, District 5, introduced the resolution at last Thursday’s Board meeting.

Moderates Luther Olsen, Brian Smith duke it out in 14th state Senate District

By Andrew Bahl THE DAILY CARDINAL

Each week, The Daily Cardinal will be taking a look at downballot races throughout the state.

This week we travel to central Wisconsin, where incumbent Republican Luther Olsen and Democrat Brian Smith are running to represent the 14th state Senate District.

In a sleepy corner of the Fox River Valley, two self-professed moderates are battling in a race which has major implications for Democratic hopes of taking back the state Senate.

State Sen. Luther Olsen, R-Ripon, has served since 2004 and survived a recall election in 2011 following his support of Act 10, which curbed public sector unions in the state.

He has come under fire for a 2013 vote to shield the lead paint industry from future law-

suits. That bill has garnered greater scrutiny after The Guardian reported that Harold Simmons, who ran a company making lead paint, donated $750,000 to the Wisconsin Club for Growth. That organization supported Gov. Scott Walker and Republican state senators facing recall, including Olsen.

Senate Democrats have seized on the controversy, calling it “pay-to-play.” Olsen has denied any wrongdoing in the matter.

“I voted for something in the budget and somebody else got some money,” he said last month.

“That’s not pay-to-play.”

Olsen’s opponent, Waupaca Mayor Brian Smith, has also been caught up in controversy, with a GOP group alleging Smith used his work email for campaign purposes. Smith says he is a moderate alternative to Olsen’s policies.

“I’m not a conservative, tea

Less than a week after the resolution was proposed, the university released a document showing the number of hate and bias incidents reported have more than tripled since last year, 19 of which were targeted toward religious people on campus.

The resolution will be referred to the Dane County Board Executive Committee Oct. 20 before going to the full board.

party individual and I’m just as far away from being a liberal socialist,” Smith told the Waupaca County News. “I’m in-between, which makes me a moderate.”

Olsen, a member of the powerful Joint Finance Committee, said he was committed to passing a budget which “reflects the priorities of the people.” He noted he wants to ensure the state’s public schools are using their funds wisely.

“Just to do what you’ve always done, you need more money,” Olsen told WisconsinEye. “The biggest question is, are we using those dollars wisely?”

Smith said properly investing in education is necessary to ensure well-trained workers.

“The cuts to education have been made at the university level, all the way down to our public schools,” Smith said. “We need to fund schools properly. A good education means a skilled workforce.”

voting from page 1 erment through organization, obtaining a political education and empowering friends and family to become civically engaged.

“I think what many of the speakers here promoted was that even though they may rec-

bias from page 1 incident and how it affected them personally rather than seeking follow-up actions from the university or law enforcement after reporting.

“All of our efforts are geared at, in totality, any incidence of bias or hate,” Berquam said. “We also work in partnership with UW-Madison Police Department and their efforts to address any specific crimes that are happening. Some of these incidents don’t actually rise to the level of what Wisconsin identifies or defines as a crime, but we certainly are still concerned about addressing particular things, like graffiti, and working to get them removed quickly.”

The Bias Response Team and UW-Madison administration plan to combat hate and bias incidents by offering workshops to student organizations and academic departments. Johnson said these workshops will define what a hate and bias incident is, how to recognize one, how to intervene and detail the reporting process. They also have educational materials available.

Their main goal is to educate the community while also assisting individuals affected by intolerance, Johnson said.

“I’m happy that we have a mechanism so that students who are impacted can be heard,” Berquam said. “That bleeds into a bigger commitment from the campus and how we address this as a climate issue for everyone. Building awareness and that understanding, while at the same time those who have been directly impacted.” ognize there are other ways and other more effective ways for social change, voting is definitely in there,” Cheng said. “And so the point is that it’s still important, and this is an incredible avenue to still engage civically and it’s right here, don’t waste it, and get involved.”

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Panel members, including Marquise Mays, above, discussed topics including student empowerment and engagement.

Federal judge admonishes state officials for inconsistent implementation of voter ID law in hearing

By Hannah J. Olson THE DAILY CARDINAL

Weeks before Election Day, a federal judge pressed the state Wednesday on its implementation of its controversial voter ID law after reports of misinformation.

U.S. District Court Judge James Peterson withheld a ruling, instead ordering all parties to reconvene Thursday to address root issues of the state ID process. The case focus-

es on the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles’ flaws in issuing voter IDs, brought to light through a The Nation report in September.

Though plaintiffs hope for a last-minute resolution to strike down the voter ID law, Peterson is unlikely to do so, stating it is above his authority. However, substantial reform is still within reach. The judge is fighting for simplified education and access to

the voting process.

According to the plaintiffs in the suit, state DMV offices have inconsistently issued voting IDs to citizens without birth certificates. Concerned with this state of affairs, Peterson is calling attention to all facets of the voter ID information process: “There’s still a real failure to communicate in simple terms what you need to get an ID. This

isn’t rocket science-level stuff here, something as simple as a one-page handout is still not available to the citizens of the state,” Peterson said at the hearing Wednesday.

Peterson ordered a review of the case because “the state is willing to make minimal efforts, unless it’s compelled to do so by this litigation.”

“I would be at a loss to figure out what I need to come in and get an

ID,” he added. “The DMV website does not provide a simple explanation of what you need to get an ID if you don’t have a birth certificate.”

Elections Commision Administrator Mike Haas said he was willing to work with the court to reform the process.

“We’re happy to try to take whatever steps we can to comply with what he expects,” Haas said during his testimony.

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Blue Lotus tattoo artist outlines career EDGAR SANCHEZ Tattoo Column There’s a lot to consider when you get a tattoo, but the most import decisions, when turning your tattoo idea into a visually successful reality, depend on the artists and shop from which you get it. Weekly Inc. is a new column that profiles tattoo shops and artists in and around Madison.

Whether you’re new to tattoos or a longtime ink enthusiast, tattoo columnist Edgar Sanchez will provide you with some interesting, useful insight into the world of Midwest tattoos.

Trevor Kuborn is a calm and collected 25-year-old man with a passion for traditional American style and Japanese tattoos. Over a large cup of iced coffee at his favorite shop (where the barista already knew his order before he could say hello) and through the lens of his

dark-rimmed Ray Bans, we discussed everything from the counterculture of tattoos to his worst client experience.

Kuborn started tattooing when he was 20, and began his apprenticeship in Denver.. He explained that most apprenticeships usually take two years, but the experience is completely reflective of the artist and their capabilities. He first struggled to describe the experience but explained, “It all depends on the shop though, I mean, it’s a lot more of doing the little stuff and being able to be versatile. You have to learn how to do the things besides what you really wanna push.”

Kuborn’s philosophy behind tattooing is that at the end of the day you are ultimately providing a service, and your client is trusting you to alter their body permanently.

He opened up about the trust a client gives him and discussed how,

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Kuborn loves being a Madison tattoo artist, even given the responsibility that comes with permanent body alteration.

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Trevor Kuborn can be found tattoooing at Blue Lotus, a longtime favorite local tattoo shop.

“It’s a very fulfilling and humbling experience to have the opportunity to change a person’s body.”

He acknowledged that a challenging hill to overcome is learning how to accept that you don’t always get to do what you want at the end of the day. “It’s not your tattoo, though it’s a shared ownership,” Kuborn said. He noted the cause of most failed appreticeships is a lack of humility from really good artists who think they should be able to do exactly what they want to do early into their careers.

Part way through his apprenticeship in Denver, family issues brought him back home to Rockford, Ill.,, where he resumed his apprenticeship at the parlor where he first got tattooed.

Roughly several years later, he traveled to Madison with a fellow artist and discovered Blue Lotus.

Kuborn explained over sips of coffee that, “The quality of the work, the cleanliness—it all stood out to me, and it left a good impression.”

A few years later, after applying to a Craigslist ad and interviewing at the shop, the owner hired him on

the spot.

When asked about current popular trends and styles in the community of tattooing, the first genre to come up was watercolor. They are generally abstract and “splishy splashy,” Kuborn explained. hey lack black ink, resulting in a piece that both ages poorly and lacks contrast. However, new technology is being developed to specifically cater to making a better watercolor piece in the absence of black ink.

When I asked him about his worst experience tattooing a client, it did not take long for him to come up with a story. He described a client who wanted a large phoenix on their back, but after only 45 minutes in the chair she began, “wailing and digging her acrylic nails into [his] thigh.” He chuckled as he explained that, since he started with the phoenix’s talons, she only had what looked like a chicken’s foot on her back when she walked out. The client never came back, and the image of a lone chicken claw tattoo made us burst into laughter.

When I asked what tattoo artist he most admired, he broke the question into two parts. One part was in regards to the artistic talent, the other about philosophy. Seth Wood, an Oaklandbased artist with an eye-catching illustrative style, was the first name Kuborn uttered. He went on in detail to describe his neotraditional style that results in amazing animal pieces, without becoming photorealistic.

The second artist he mentioned was Jeff Gogue, an artist famous for his highly technical and refined pieces. Kuborn respected Gogue’s perspective on the culture of tattoos and found Gougue’s philosophy inspiring.

Kuborn said he loves Madison and continues to be surprised and delighted at the daily adventures that come walking into his shop.

Those intersted in seeing Kuborn’s work can go to tattoomadison.com or visit his personal Facebook page.

Have you gotten a tattoo in Madison? Would you like to see a shop or artist profiled? Let Edgar know at arts@dailycardinal.com.

Yellow Rose Gallery provides space, support for local art ERIN GUARNIERI Visual Arts Have you ever heard the term “starving artist?” I definitely have, during conversations with my parents about my dream to be the next Pablo Picasso. Being an artist has the stereotype of rarely succeeding, but many pursue the career anyway because it’s their passion. As students, we can often get caught up in picking a career by the number of zeros after the dollar sign while hoping that we may someday kind of, maybe like our career enough to do it until we retire.

We should applaud those who have the guts to pursue what they love in spite of the challenges, especially in the field of art. For this reason, I think it’s

important to support local artists following their dreams. One way to support them is to visit the Yellow Rose Art Gallery and, if you’re lucky, go home with a great piece of art.

The Yellow Rose Art Gallery is located on 122 State Street above The Fountain Tavern. It was opened by Miles Kristan, a local photographer and filmmaker. A portion of the space is a multi-roomed gallery while the rest is reserved for artists to work. I was pleasantly surprised to find this homegrown gem among the eateries and crowds of people on State Street.

As I entered the gallery, I was greeted by an artist hard at work and I was thrilled to see such an eclectic variety of mediums, colors and creators. Upward of 30 artists display their work on canvases large and small, using

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Yellow Rose Gallery on State Street houses local artists and their work, providing community and support. wire, furniture, photography, metal plates, paper maché, wood and and pieces that intermix all of these categories. While this spread is surely impressive for any gallery, I was disappointed that there is no ceramic art on display. Despite this, Yellow Rose Gallery is an incredible hot spot for finding local art at a great value.

Buying locally is an incredible way to give back to your community rather than shopping at large chain stores. In the long run, making this choice to buy local can enrich your communi-

ty’s diversity of shops and support small businesses. By shopping for that new, unique piece of art for your apartment or home at Yellow Rose, you can be part of this cycle.

Plus, how amazing is it to think that when you buy local art, you are directly helping someone’s financial situation, while fueling their passion and allowing the artist to continue creating beauty?

Lastly, buying locally is not out of reach, even for those on a budget.

One of the great parts of shopping from a local artist often means that you can buy amazing art at an equally amazing value.

While Yellow Rose is a gallery close to home, there are hundreds of galleries across the Madison area. Many of these galleries recently participated in a Madison-wide art gallery night hosted by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art on Oct. 7. This yearly event allows for the vibrant artist community in Madison to showcase their best. Be sure to keep your eye out for it next year and make an effort to buy local.

Have you been to Yellow Rose Gallery? What are some other ways to support local artists? Let Erin know at arts@dailycardinal.com.

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Pointless startup aims to solve nonexistent, first-world problem

By Patrick Hoeppner THE DAILY CARDINAL

The IntelliTech convention in Palo Alto, Calif., was alive with wonder. Startups from Silicon Valley, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles and beyond had congregated for days to network, trade ideas and pitch their groundbreaking innovations.

“This is the next leap in effective parenting.”

Ankit Bhuj Co-founder of AppeaseMe

Stars of the show included MediScan, which can detect cancer growth through a smartphone-based imaging application, and Devia, a motion-tracking app which alerts caretakers of mentally ill individuals to adverse behaviors like pacing or wandering away. San Antoniobased robotics firm Dragonfly Microsystems, which uses insect-sized drones to sample wheat crops for yield while simultaneously testing for blight,

received a standing ovation.

Critics of the convention pointed to the AppeaseMe app, which left innovators wondering what on earth the startup actually did to solve anyone’s problems.

“AppeaseMe was founded when we saw this problem,” said Ankit Bhuj, co-founder of AppeaseMe. “We saw many parents who have to deal with incessantly screaming kids, all the time…”

“It’s simple, really,” Travis Quick, co-founder of AppeaseMe, said. “You have a problem. Let’s say… your child is throwing a temper tantrum in Bed Bath & Beyond because he wants a scented candle that smells like cinnamon rolls. You scan the barcode, and AppeaseMe suggests a low-priced alternative to fix your son’s hankering.”

“It’s so easy to found a startup these days, people have begun to found them for no reason,” said Martin Beckham, liaison of the IntelliTech Convention.

“Some of these innovations are fantastic and will change the world. Others are inexcusably, abhorrently stupid.”

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“Idea. plan. action,” is the tagline of AppeaseMe, which seeks to solve the common problem of incessantly screaming children in first-world countries. ing criticism during their presentation. Some audience members asked whether the new app would prompt pandemics of irresponsible parenting. Others asked whether the founders of the app would be proud to raise a household with it.

“This is the next leap in effective parenting,” Bhuj said.

“It saves money, makes kids happy on a consistent basis and improves family health across the board.” The startup is slated

for inclusion in GetMeThere, a Cupertino startup accelerator, next month. “We are looking for a significant investment of venture capital towards our servers, staff and software.”

“It’s an app for people who suck at parenting, and shouldn’t reproduce,” Ryan Darek of Dragonfly Microsystems said in disgust. “We came here to solve the world’s problems. They’re just screwing around and making a profit.”

Adorable freshman requests one marijuana from his first dealer

By Noah Mack THE DAILY CARDINAL

thought I would do something so dangerous, so daring, so bold…” exclaimed the freshman, lighting the leaf on fire and taking a deep breath. “Damn this stuff is strong.

I will definitely be coming back to this guy.”

Mathew Grimes, a delightful little freshman, ordered a single marijuana from a dealer last Friday night in an attempt to really take his dorm party to the next level.

The recent high school grad felt that although his party was “already “I gave him this leaf from a lit,” he really wanted to “get some mutated fern that I’ve been green.” Cardinal reporters on the growing for my final project.” scene followed the freshman and his posse of nervous friends to Justin Mathew’s cousin’s friend’s brother Grimes’ brand-new dealer Justin’s apartment.

The deal took place on the third floor of 420 W. Gorham apartments After Grimes left, Cardinal at around 8:30 p.m. after some reporters returned to the frantic discussion between him apartment and sat down with and his pack of floormates about Justin, a fourth-year student cost. The swarm of baby-faced studying botany. youth came to the consensus that “I was gonna just take the $150 would be enough but they money and act like I wasn’t home might throw in another $25 for “the but then I thought ‘hey, this is good stuff.” your brother’s friend’s cousin, at least give him something. I gave him this leaf from a mutated “It was exhilarating. I never fern that I’ve been growing for thought I would do something so my final project,” said Justin, dangerous, so daring, so bold.” pointing to a twisted plant in the corner. “I’ve got nothing against the guy, he seems like a good kid.

Mathew Grimes But why on earth would I risk the cutest little freshman getting snitched on by him?” The senior student remarked that he “One marijuana please,” said could just tell the freshman was Grimes, sliding the money under untrustworthy by “the way he the apartment door. After a few knocked with zero authority.” minutes a single leaf was slid back At press time, Grimes was and Grimes quickly pocketed the contemplating buying “a quarter of drug, glancing around nervously a cocaine powder” from his new and sweating profusely. dealer for next week’s kegger at his “It was exhilarating. I never sister’s lab partner’s house.

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Pepe the Frog, popular internet meme, is possibly involved with the Nazi party. His words may say one thing, but those shifty eyes say another.

Pepe the Frog resigns due to potential Nazi affiliations

By Jared Holloway THE DAILY CARDINAL

In a groundbreaking development in a growing scandal, Pepe the Frog resigned from his position as High Lord of the internet as surmounting evidence tied him to the Nazi Party.

Throughout 2016, images of Pepe, known publicly for his laid back “feels good” attitude, began surfacing of him in the likeness of Adolf Hitler. Pepe was initially able to write the photos off as faked, but as more images appeared and spread across sites such as “4chan” and “reddit,” it became difficult to believe his testimony.

“I don’t want it to be true, it can’t be true!” sobbed a tearful fan. After taking a moment to compose himself he added, “One minute you’re searching for light-hearted memes, and then you find out that the frog you admire is responsible for so much suffering.”

As the Anti-Defamation League added Pepe himself to their list of hate symbols and the Hillary Clinton campaign openly accused him of associating with white supremacists,

Pepe’s public career came to a crashing halt. Tuesday morning he officially submitted his resignation to the Dank Meme Council.

“Our organization must now change direction,” said Mr. Bean, the new acting High Lord of the Internet. “Times change, people change and some frogs even succumb to the Donald Trump presidential campaign, but nevertheless we shall move forward.”

Pepe has been difficult to reach since his resignation, however his public relations man made a statement on his behalf for the media.

“Pepe is aware of the allegations and their weight. He offers his apologies to those who took offense at his recent behavior, and urges his accusers to cut him some slack. It’s not like he’s the only one here to have been accused of this type of thing. He’s a frog for god’s sake, don’t make a big deal out of it.”

The latest reports indicate that Pepe has taken an extended vacation to “right his wrongs,” “find Jesus” and to “feel good, man.”

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.

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Today’s Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1 Gets into shape?

6 Aim improver 11 Beaver’s construction 14 Like a standard of perfection 15 Man who hit 755 homers 16 Alcoholic pint, often 17 Be wild? (with “go”) 19 “___ to worry” 20 Buzzing pest 21 Take place 23 Chorus 27 Sub sinker 29 Off the mark, as a throw 30 Male feline 31 Runs casually 32 Nest locale 33 Run smoothly, as an engine 36 It wasn’t built in a day 37 Stretch of land 38 ___ carotene 39 Food crumb 40 Make thirsty 41 French morning 42 Arabic pipe 44 Place for a queen 45 Fashions or formulates 47 Eye parts

48 Does a pitcher’s job?

49 Get a load off one’s chest 50 “Much ___ About Nothing” 51 Try again? (with “go”) 58 “Dear” man 59 Not perfectly round 60 Be lousy in the clutch 61 Like the Who in their prime 62 Blabs 63 ___ up (excited)

DOWN 1 “Cool” amount of cash 2 Poem of tribute 3 Allow 4 Calendar square 5 Mottos 6 It’s a wrap 7 Actors, collectively 8 Bauxite, e.g.

9 Campaigner, for short 10 More than implement 11 Sway daringly with a partner? (with “go”) 12 Spoken 13 D.C. subway 18 The “U” of ICU 22 Bean counter, for short

23 Vintage 24 Result of a bobbled grounder 25 Since an onset? (with “go”) 26 Miles per hour, e.g.

27 Olympics light 28 Skip 30 Do schoolwork?

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University needs to focus on environment SEBASTIAN VAN BASTELAER opinion editor

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The state of Wisconsin has failed to effectively enforce its new voter identification regulations.

Wisconsin must spread awareness on ID laws SAMANTHA WILCOX opinion columnist The upcoming general election has been on the minds of Americans for over a year. It is in the final stretch, with Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton facing off in debates, something that will surely have an impact on the election next month.

For many, voting is a definite, especially in an election this buzzed about. However, in states like Wisconsin where there are strict voter identification laws, some people may be stopped from voting because of legal red tape.

In the state of Wisconsin, voters need to present an approved form of state photo ID to be able to vote at the polls. Many believe that this policy was enacted by conservative officials in order to complicate the process of voter registration for new voters, such as young people and people of color, who usually vote for leftleaning candidates.

Voting should be accessible to all who are eligible and easy to register for.

In a rush to obtain the necessary IDs to vote, many Wisconsinites are rushing to the DMV to get their licenses or voter IDs. However, many people are being met with obstacles of ignorance and confusion, and could lose out on their opportunity for their voice to be heard in November.

VoteRiders, a voting rights group primarily based in Wisconsin, recently made headlines when they sent a volunteer to 10 different DMVs across the

state to register to vote without a birth certificate. According to CNN, the volunteer got inconsistent information from the different DMVs, many times not leaving with the necessary voter ID he came in for.

This lack of consistency and information on the part of DMV employees is deplorable. Someone’s right to vote shouldn’t be squandered because people do not know how to do their jobs. According to Judge James D. Peterson of the United States District Court for Western Wisconsin, Wisconsinites should be provided with a voter ID if they present the proper paperwork at the DMV. These inconsistencies mean that the state is not in compliance with the law.

The headlines made by VoteRiders caused a national stir, eventually involving federal courts. Just this past Friday, a federal judge ordered an immediate investigation into the situation and demanded there be massive fixes before the election.

The right to vote is elemental and integral in the United States.

Voting should be accessible to all who are eligible—American citizens over the age of 18—and easy to register for. People shouldn’t have to jump through massive hurdles in order to obtain something that is a fundamental right in our country. In states such as California, voters can register to vote easily online in under five minutes.

By making the voter registration process hard and cumbersome, government officials are deterring new voters from registering and becoming a part of the American democratic system.

There is already a massive discrepancy in the age of voters.

According to the Elect Project, only 20 percent of eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 29 voted in the 2012 election, while 70 percent of those above the age of 60 voted.

By making it harder for new

voters to become involved in the democracy, this problem is only going to spiral deeper.

People who cannot vote cannot have their voices heard on how public issues are handled, who represents them and more. Not everyone wants to deal with a complicated process, especially young voters who are used to the ease that comes with the digital age. Wisconsin voting officials need to wake up and streamline their system.

Many people are being met with obstacles of ignorance and confusion, and could lose out on their opportunity for their voice to be heard.

As an out-of-state student, I am registered to vote in the state of California. I sincerely thought about transitioning my voting registration to Wisconsin for this election, so that I could vote in person at the polls instead of having to deal with absentee ballots and more. However, the convoluted and inaccessible system made me think twice. Why would I register to vote in a state where it is a pain to do so?

If officials want everyone’s voices to be heard in their state and to not unintentionally disenfranchise would-be voters, there at least needs to be a sense of knowledge among those who are in charge of registration.

Samantha is a sophomore majoring in journalism and communication arts. What do you think is the best way to take down barriers to voting in Wisconsin? Will a lower turnout be observed as a result of the restrictions?

Have you experienced any obstacles in registering to vote? Please send all comments, questions and concerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

When UW-Madison students graduate from college, they will enter into a society markedly different from that of their parents. The world is rapidly changing socially, politically, economically and environmentally. As a result, UW-Madison needs to ensure its students are prepared for a lifetime of change and trials as we begin our adult lives.

One way the school tries to ensure that students are wellrounded is by implementing general education requirements. Most students have to demonstrate proficiency in quantitative reasoning and communication, as well as an understanding of ethnic issues, literature and various forms of science. The environment, however, is ignored by these requirements, leaving students ill-prepared for the challenges we’ll face in our lifetime.

As of Spring 2016, approximately 250 students are Environmental Studies majors at UW-Madison, with many more taking classes within the department. In a school with 30,000 undergraduates, however, this isn’t nearly enough.

A vast majority of students never take a class addressing the scientific and social aspects of environmental conservation and it’s important in a changing world.

As the planet undergoes changes caused by humanity’s interactions with the environment, this generation of college students will be faced with myriad issues. The threats of a warming planet, habitat destruction, ocean acidification, increased frequency and intensity of natural disaster events, mass extinctions and severe droughts and food shortages may drastically impact all of our lives, yet so few people are educated on the issues.

Increasing environmental awareness is the first step toward addressing these various threats. In an ideal world, many people would take it upon themselves to seek out education that explains the issues. Many people, however, don’t have the time or willpower to do the research on the subjects. Many get caught up in the politics of climate change and various other environmental issues, and remove themselves from the conversation so as to avoid conflicts.

The Nelson Institute at UW-Madison is one of the premier environmental studies programs in the nation. Few students are unaware of the excellent courses and fine faculty the Institute has to offer.

Those who do, however, aren’t the ones who most need to be educated on the environmental issues at hand.

Those who willingly take environmental studies courses, or go as far as to major in the subject, are already sold on the environmental movement.

Many professors, are “preaching to the choir” when it comes

to environmental studies classes—students are already environmentalists, and therefore need no convincing.

While it is helpful to continue to educate those who are passionate about these subjects, it is those who are apathetic and skeptical that we need to reach the most.

Those who shy away from the political aspect of environmental issues, or decide that these problems can be solved by somebody else, make a surprisingly large negative impact on the conversation.

By refusing to interact with others and take part in the discussion, these people are inhibiting the progress that can be made.

This conundrum can be solved by implementing a general education requirement that can spark conversations and debates that are necessary to inform the general populace about environmental issues. This solution, one that is espoused by the Sustainability Committee and various other environmental groups on campus, would not significantly increase students’ credit requirements, but would significantly increase environmental awareness and activism.

Many professors are ‘preaching to the choir’ when it comes to environmental studies classes.

The intention of general education requirements is to ensure that any student— regardless of background or major—is a well-rounded, culturally competent adult by the time they graduate.

The current system, though, is short-sighted. The university should look to the future and consider the issues that will demand the most effort and attention in the lifetimes of its students. Implementing an ethnic studies requirement did exactly that, and showed an understanding that issues of diversity will continue to stay prevalent for decades to come. Environmental issues, too, will continue to be pressing matters for the remainder of the century, and impact the lives of every single student at the school. UW-Madison is doing its students a disservice by not requiring them to learn about the dangers looming ahead.

Sebastian is a sophomore majoring in history and environmental studies. What do you think of UW-Madison’s current general education requirements? Do environmental issues play a role in your everyday life? Please send all comments, questions and concerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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College football must consider expansion in playoff format BOBBY EHRLICH thursday thoughts

By almost all measures, the College Football Playoff is a perfect way to determine a champion.

Except for one tiny, little problem: Some of the best teams in the nation get left out.

Look, the CFP is a serious improvement from the old Bowl Championship Series, which featured no playoff at all and often had two teams that hadn’t quite earned it playing for all the marbles.

The expansion to a four-team playoff was a good steppingstone, but that is where the problem lies. It should have been no more than a way to dip our toes into the water before jumping into an expanded, wildly entertaining eight-team playoff.

In the first year the CFP was established, the four-team playoff provided plenty of excitement. No. 4 Ohio State upset No. 1 Alabama in the national semifinal and then went on to rout No. 2 Oregon in the championship. That championship game never would have happened in the BCS format and the Buckeyes never would have had the opportunity to hoist the hardware. (On second thought, maybe we shouldn’t have had a playoff that year).

OSU’s championship run provided justification that more than just the top two teams should have a chance at the title.

It displayed the beauty of a true playoff—that the top team in the nation during the regular season isn’t always the best team when it matters most.

But that first playoff would have been even better if other teams who were deserving also had a shot at the title. TCU and Baylor were both left out. Michigan State was excluded. TCU demolished No. 9 Ole Miss 42-3 in its bowl

game, a team that beat Alabama earlier in the season. Baylor and Michigan State played a thrilling shootout in which Sparty came out on top with a 42-41 victory, thanks to 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.

Those three teams could have played with anyone in the nation.

A first-round matchup between Oregon and Baylor would have been an unbelievably fun shootout. If TCU had played OSU in a quarterfinal, its potent offense might have crushed the Buckeyes’ title hopes before they even got started. And if the Horned Frogs could beat-up on Ole Miss as badly as they did, they certainly could have played with the Crimson Tide. There’s no reason they shouldn’t have gotten a shot to become champions.

This season is shaping up in similar fashion. Right now, Alabama is the undisputed best team in the country. But there are at least four other teams deserving of spots in the CFP if the season ended today. Michigan and Ohio State have both looked dominant.

Clemson and Louisville have been stellar, and Louisville’s only loss was to Clemson by six points. In all likelihood, only two of those four can get in, despite a high chance that their only losses will come against each other.

Then there’s Washington, which may win out, claim the PAC-12 title and still not get in.

Texas A&M is undefeated in the SEC. And don’t forget about that one team in the Big Ten that has two top-ten wins and only lost to the No. 4 team in the country by a touchdown. (That team is Wisconsin, just to be clear).

So if the CFP teams were selected today, Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and either Washington or Michigan would get in. That leaves out one-loss Louisville, undefeated Texas A&M, one-loss Wisconsin and of course, either undefeated Michigan or Washington.

It’s just plain madness for most of those teams to not have a

chance to play for the title. They are college football’s cream-ofthe-crop and deserve their shot to take on the best of the best.

If we moved to an eight-team playoff, the bracket would probably look like this: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 8 Wisconsin; No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 7 Louisville; No. 3 Clemson vs. No. 6 Texas A&M; No. 4 Michigan vs. No. 5 Washington. All of those matchups have the potential to be competitivend wow, does that sound like a lot of fun.

I’m not a huge fan of letting everyone into the playoffs. The NBA allows mediocre, sometimes below .500 teams to make the playoffs, which is pretty ridiculous. But we aren’t talking about average teams. We are talking about the best squads in the nation, teams that can hang with anybody, units that deserve their hard-earned shot at a title.

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Since being called up to the New Zealand Men’s National Team, Sam Brotherton has recorded seven caps.

Brotherton using experience with national team to prepare for No. 1-ranked Maryland

By Jake Nisse THE DAILY CARDINAL

[The four-team playoff] should have been no more than a way to dip our toes into the water before jumping into an expanded, wildly entertaining eight-team playoff.

So let’s stop the madness, or rather, let’s create a new (March) madness in late December and early January. Maybe call it Winter Wackiness? OK that’s terrible, but still, an eight-team playoff would surely be filled with drama and nail-biting action.

The four-team playoff is great. An eight-team playoff would be greater.

Do you think college football should expand to an eight-team playoff, or do you prefer the current four-team format? Is “Winter Wackiness” the worst possible name for the playoff? Email Bobby at sports@dailycardinal.com.

Wisconsin men’s soccer defender, Sam Brotherton, earned his seventh cap for the New Zealand national team Tuesday night, playing 32 minutes against the United States in a tightly contested 1-1 draw.

The impressive result for the All Whites came just three days after they held strong against a highly touted Mexico team. According to Brotherton, the two great showings have the team feeling like they can do anything.

“It’s a really positive feeling in camp,” he said. “The boys are really proud of what we put together over the last 10 days or so.”

While Brotherton was in his familiar center back role against the U.S., he’s not used to coming into a match as a substitute.

It was difficult for him to get adjusted to the speed of the game, especially with the athleticism that many of the top American players have.

Still, the UW-Madison sophomore was grateful for the experience.

“Coming off the bench as a center back is never easy, but I was

really glad to get an opportunity to play against such a high-profile team in the U.S.,” Brotherton said.

“It was a great experience and something I’ll learn from, so it was very enjoyable.”

Brotherton said his latest stint with the AllWhites helped him to focus on smaller details like moving the ball quickly, but the Badgers’ captain is now ready to rejoin his college team ahead of its Friday clash with No. 1-ranked Maryland.

“I’ve been away from the boys now for three games, so I can’t wait to get back with them,” Brotherton said. “I feel a little indebted to them in all honesty, having missed a few games, so I’m extra motivated to get a positive result Friday.”

The Badgers will soon travel to College Park to face Maryland, playing what will be their toughest match of the season to date and looking for a fourth conference win.

Should UW manage to upend the Terps, it would double its conference win total from the previous two seasons combined.

Brotherton, and his teammates, will be ready.

Desbiens, top-ranked Badgers open six-game roadtrip against No. 7 Clarkson Golden Knights

By Ben Leadholm THE DAILY CARDINAL

After a hard-fought series with Ohio State, No. 1 Wisconsin (3-0-1 WCHA, 3-0-1 overall) is set to head on the road for a tough, non-confer-

ence matchup with No. 7 Clarkson (2-1-1 overall) this weekend.

Friday’s home opener was a historic one for the Badgers, as senior goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens set the program record for career shutouts

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Ann-Renée Desbiens has been lights-out for the Badgers this season, allowing just three goals through four games.

(40) in UW’s 3-0 victory.

The Badgers jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead just minutes into the first period on a goal by junior forward Emily Clark. UW continued to pressure Ohio State in its zone, but was unable to find the back of the net. However, just before the end of the second period, Clark lit the lamp for the second time, extending the lead to 2-0.

UW would add one final goal in the third period after senior defenseman Jenny Ryan raced out of the penalty box and slipped the puck past Buckeye goalie Kassidy Sauve.

The Badgers entered Saturday’s game with a program-record 26-game home winning streak, but that streak looked to be in jeopardy for much of the game. Despite only registering one shot on goal in the period, OSU jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the second period. Like Friday, UW had many opportunities to

score, but Sauve held firm.

However, an Ohio State penalty late in the third period gave the Badgers one last opportunity. Sophomore left wing Sam Cogan slipped the puck past Sauve with just 1:54 left in regulation to bring the LaBahn crowd to their feet.

The game went into overtime, where it remained scoreless, setting up a shootout opportunity.

Both UW and the Buckeyes’ first skaters missed their shots.

Freshman forward Abby Roque, next up for the Badgers, raced down the ice and beat Sauve for what would be the eventual game-winner. “[There are] a lot of good things ahead of us, it’s no better than to go on the road and get tested, so with Clarkson we’ll have a couple of great games up there,” Wisconsin head coach Mark Johnson said following Saturday’s shootout win. “Those

[non-conference] challenges, looking big picture, will help you at the end of the year.”

Clarkson is coming off of a homeand-home series against rival No. 9 St. Lawrence, in which it went 0-1-1, losing game one 2-1 and tying 3-3 in the series finale.

The Golden Knights return 17 letterwinners from last year’s NCAA Frozen Four team, but lost All-American defenseman Erin Ambrose to graduation.

Clarkson enters the series averaging 2.5 goals per game and 30 shots on goal. UW counters defensively, allowing less than a goal per game (0.75) and just 12.8 shots on goal. Offensively, UW is averaging 3.5 goals per game and an astounding 43.8 shots on goal.

The Clarkson defense averages 1.96 goals against per game and 24.5 shots on goal.

The puck drops in Potsdam, N.Y., Friday and Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Badgers test momentum at Michigan

By Kelly Ward the daily cardinal

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For the first time since 2012, the Badgers will play host to the powerhouse Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall.

Big, bad Buckeyes come to town

By Jessi Schoville the daily cardinal

The lights will be bright as the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers (1-1 Big Ten, 4-1 overall) take on the undefeated No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0, 5-0) at Camp Randall Stadium for the first time since 2012 this Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

“Anytime you get to play at Camp Randall it’s special,” head coach Paul Chryst said. “The night games have been really electric.”

The show will be grand as national entities like ESPN’s Russillo & Kannel roll into town, not to mention the megaship that is ESPN’s College GameDay. It will be the sixth time in the iconic pregame show’s history that it will be in Madison for a Badger Saturday.

UW is returning from a week off after an emotional 14-7 loss to No. 4 Michigan in Ann Arbor, while OSU is coming off a respectable 38-17 win over Indiana and has managed to stay perfect— though the thicker part of its schedule is yet to come.

Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer has a lot of respect for opponents like Wisconsin.

“I can push play and see it’s one of the best-coached teams in the United States,” Meyer said.

“We like to use the word culture around here, and I’m sure coach Chryst and coach Alvarez are very proud of the culture at Wisconsin; they should be.”

UW’s struggles against Michigan were mainly offensive, with the defense only allowing a few plays to penetrate its robust fortifications. This week, however, versus a Buckeye offense led by Heisman Trophy candidate J.T. Barrett, the offense will need to deliver.

Chryst is confident the Badgers will bounce back on the shoulders of redshirt freshman quarterback Alex Hornibrook, who struggled mightily his last outing against the Wolverines.

“When you know it’s something you’re doing or not doing that you can control, I think that empowers you,” Chryst said.

It will be equally important for the Badgers to get back on track running the ball, at which they have been inconsistent throughout the season.

With injuries cycling through the offensive line and in the backfield, they will hope to find

some continuity heading into the second half of the season.

In contrast, the Buckeyes’ offense is currently averaging over 53 points per outing, so the Badgers need to dramatically improve their own average of 26 if they hope to stay in the game. Granted, OSU hasn’t played a defense like UW’s, but the Badgers haven’t seen a quarterback like Barrett, either.

Not only does Barrett possess the physical talent to thrive at the quarterback position, but he is a natural leader on and off the field. The redshirt junior has already managed nearly a

thousand yards passing and has thrown 15 touchdowns to only 3 interceptions in the first five games of the season.

Luckily for the Badgers, they have one of the best defensive units in the nation for a second consecutive year. Though UW will be without the services of team captain and standout linebacker Vince Biegel, the unit showed in Michigan that it could still stop a potent offense with his replacements.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. at Camp Randall and will be televised on ABC.

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Garret Dooley filled in admirably for senior captain Vince Biegel, but the Badgers’ defense will have another test Saturday.

Thursday night, the Wisconsin Badgers (3-2-2 Big Ten, 6-4-5 overall), coming off a dominant win against Iowa, will travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., to take on No. 25 Michigan (5-2-0, 9-3-1), which has yet to lose at home this season.

On Sunday, the Badgers put all the pieces together defensively and shut down a Hawkeyes team that never got the chance to produce much offense. Every player on the field put together a complete game, leading to a 1-0 victory. Sophomore forward Emily Borgmann recorded her fourth goal of the season, taking the top spot on the team, while senior midfielder Rose Lavelle leads the team in shots on goal with 23.

Michigan is coming off back-toback losses on the road last weekend to Illinois and Northwestern, both by sizable margins. The Wolverines are hoping to get back on track by returning home to the comforts of Ann Arbor, where they’ve done nothing but win outside of a 2-2 tie with Pittsburgh on Aug., 19.

One of the most dangerous Michigan players the Badgers will have to watch out for is sophomore forward Reilly Martin, who has tallied six goals and six assists to date. The shot-happy Martin has been dominant recently, putting up points in four of the last six games. If Wisconsin wants to win, it will need to shut down Martin near midfield, as she has the ability to score from anywhere on the field.

The game in Ann Arbor kicks off Thursday evening at 6 p.m. and will be televised on BTN Plus.

Stifling defense, overpowering offense too much for No. 1 Badgers at home against No. 3 Minnesota

By Jacob Hams the daily cardinal

The No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers (6-1 Big Ten, 14-2 overall) faltered at home in front of a sold out crowd against No. 3 Minnesota (6-1, 14-2) for their first Big Ten loss of the season.

The Badgers took an early lead in the first set 6-4 after trading points with Minnesota to start the game, but the lead was shortlived as the Gophers went on a five-point run to take a 9-6 lead.

UW fell even further behind as the Gophers went on a late three-point run to give them a 19-12 lead. The Badgers mounted a small comeback with a three-point run with Minnesota at set point, but they

fell short, losing the first set 25-20.

Wisconsin’s defense struggled to contain the powerful offense of Minnesota, recording just one block in the first set.

The struggles continued in the second set as the Badgers fell behind early 7-2, the defense unable to stop the potent attack of the Gophers. The Wisconsin offense was not faring any better, stringing no more than two points together until finally they went on a three-point run down 23-13, spearheaded by two kills from Sophomore Tionna Williams. The Gophers proved to be too much once again in the second set, however, overpowering UW 25-18.

The Badgers continued to get

in large deficits and tried to dig themselves out of trouble, but Minnesota held strong.

“I thought they just played a little bit more efficiently and cleaner than we did,” senior Lauren Carlini said. “We dug ourselves in five, six-point holes in the beginning of games and we would start picking up towards point 15, and by then it was too late.”

Wisconsin battled to start the third set, with the defense getting two blocks in an early rally, but the offense could not get on track, only stringing consecutive points together late in the set after falling behind 12-23. The Gophers would finish off the sweep of the Badgers with a score of 14-25,

handing them their first sweep at home since September 2014.

Minnesota’s dominant offense was led by senior Sarah Wilhite, who registered 12 kills.

The Gophers’ dominance was in part thanks to their defense, which out blocked the Badgers— the Big Ten leaders in blocks—14-3.

UW’s offensive struggles stemmed from a lack of aggressive serving.

“We couldn’t get them out of system,” head coach Kelly Sheffield said. “And that was because we weren’t putting enough pressure on them from the service line.”

The Badgers recognize that their serving needs to improve if they are to continue getting better throughout the latter portion of

the season.

“I think going forward, kind of like Kelly said, we need to work on our serving; we need to stay aggressive and figure out how to get people out of system,” Carlini said. “I think that we have been up and down with our serving numbers, so being able to be more efficient behind the service line [is key].”

Sheffield doesn’t believe that being ranked No. 1 for the first time in program history was a distraction, and says it provides no excuse for the loss. The Badgers will look forward to redeeming themselves in their next match against No. 18 Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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