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UW spent $23.6 million to retain faculty By Madeline Heim THE DAILY CARDINAL
In hopes of keeping more than 140 faculty members who were recruited by other universities, UW-Madison officials said the school spent $23.6 million in the last year on retention efforts. An annual retention report released Friday demonstrated what Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf said she knew already, that many more faculty are being recruited than usual—a rise of roughly 40 percent from last year. The numbers follow a few tumultuous years for university faculty, who saw their tenure rights stripped from state statute and watched as the legislature slashed $250 million from the system’s budget. “I heard from my colleagues at meetings, ‘Oh, we’re going
to try to raid Wisconsin,’” Mangelsdorf said. “I do think other universities thought it was a strategic time to try to recruit some of our faculty.” Of the total 232 efforts to retain tenured and tenure-track faculty since July 2015, 144 of those efforts were in response to active offers from from other universities and the remaining 87 were preemptive moves for faculty “with a high likelihood of being recruited away,” the report said. Despite the university’s actions, 29 faculty members turned down a UW-Madison counteroffer and left the school. Around five more did not wait for a counteroffer before leaving, officials said, though that number could be higher and is not tracked in the annual report. More than three-fourths of fac-
ulty recruited elsewhere chose to stay, however, which Mangelsdorf said indicates loyalty as well as the aggressive efforts the university made to keep them around. Although $1.86 million of the total spent on retention efforts went to recurring salary increases, the rest took the form of one-time incentives to support research and scholarship. Much of that funding came from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Association and other gifts to the university, although the school itself reallocated existing state funding to address the retention issue Chancellor Rebecca Blank knew would come, Mangelsdorf explained. Recruitment cases have also been falling in the last five
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UW-Madison spent $23.6 million in the last fiscal year to retain faculty being recruited by other universities, officials said Friday.
Students’ research exposes racism in testing By Sammy Gibbons THE DAILY CARDINAL
Three UW-Madison undergraduates have attempted to uncover through research that standardized testing exemplifies systematic racism and makes it challenging for young black students to attend college. UW-Madison juniors Tyriek Mack and Marquise Mays, along with sophomore Tashiana Lipscomb, presented their research on this topic through their project titled “Standardized Testing: The Social Warfare Against Black Men.” They traveled to Bermuda and shared their findings with other researchers, including numerous Ph.D. holders, at the International Colloquium on Black Males in Education in early October. The group joined UW-Madison’s Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims to speak about black students and faculty as leaders on campus in a panel discussion called “Setting the Table for Sustained Engagement: Student Movements, Backlash Experiences and Interventions.” They explained their findings on the correlation of standardized testing and academic performance among black individuals in college. The group compiled research to create a narrative for how standardized testing came to be and found that the tests corroborated white supremacist tendencies of the creators. They sent a survey to students which asked participants to report their high school and college GPAs, list scholarships they have, among other questions.
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Research done by three UW-Madison undergraduates shows that institutions make it difficult for students of color to attend their schools by requiring high scores on standardized tests. “We found from our data that there was no correlation between how well someone does in college compared to their standardized test score,” Mack said. “For us, that was very showing and telling of how these institutions give access to certain groups of people. I’d say that the biggest goal of our research is to challenge that.” The group’s research, which is in the preliminary stages, aims to prove that high schools with predominantly black student students do not receive the same preparation for standardized tests as their private, mostly white counterparts. They found that economic class of the schools and individuals plays
a role in this as well; schools that are not well funded are commonly attended by black students. These students receive low test scores, which inhibits them from attending institutions such as UW-Madison. Mack and Mays said they wanted to bring this topic to the attention of individuals at the colloquium to make academic institutions aware of the issue and hold them accountable. “I feel like when people think of racism they think of it as discriminatory action and things that happen, like feelings and actual prejudice, more than an actual system,” Mays said. “At the end of the day, with standardized testing you are limiting the number of black
people that can actually come to this school, that can benefit from these research opportunities.” The group wants students to take action, educate themselves and speak up about this issue, especially those that are more privileged. They want people, particularly academic institutions, to acknowledge that standardized testing is racist. “Our role on this campus is to be able to use this, standardized testing, as a way to challenge those people who are saying they aren’t racist to act,” Mack said. “And when they don’t I think it’s clear that they are actually racist, because they continue to benefit from this institutional structure.”
UHS to offer meningococcal disease B vaccination University Health Services will be offering free vaccinations for meningococcal disease B beginning Thursday, Oct. 20. The clinic, which will be held in the Southeast Recreational Facility, is open to undergraduate students. It will offer the first dose of the vaccine for five days. The second dose will be available in the UHS office one month after receiving the first dose. UHS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state officials to recommend that all students receive the vaccination in light of the recent cases. This is in response to two UW-Madison students who were recently diagnosed with meningococcal disease B. “We’re taking the situation very seriously,” UHS Director of Marketing and Health Communications Marlena Holden said. “Fortunately, both students who were diagnosed are recovering, but we know that it is serious and very few people in the campus community are vaccinated against B … we strongly encourage students to take advantage of this.” Meningococcal disease is transmitted through oral and nasal secretions of an infected person. It is not transmitted through the air, water or other methods. Symptoms of the disease include high fever, stiffness, headache and confusion. —Mason Muerhoff
“…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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faculty from page 1 years—leading to only 69 accepted offers versus numbers in the hundreds in earlier years— something Mangelsdorf attributed to declining state funding for the university. In addition to promoting a campaign that could potentially increase gifts to the UW System, Mangelsdorf said she hopes the state will accept the system’s $42.5 million funding request that could help boost recruitment tactics. “If you don’t have as much money to hire people, you don’t have as much money to hire people,” she said. “Any new money we would get from the state would be very helpful.”
WARF’s donation to the university was “somewhat larger” during the past fiscal year, according to Petra Schroeder, associate vice chancellor for administration, which helped produce the one-time incentives for faculty members doing research. But Mangelsdorf said the foundation is not an unlimited resource, adding that she hopes the bulge in outside offers declines to a more typical level and recruitment efforts for new faculty become aggressive again. “Lots of things about it are unpredictable, but certainly we will do our best with the resources we have,” Mangelsdorf said. “We’d like to think that we really made a strong statement, that we will fight to keep our faculty.”
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Ryan attacks progressive policies in visit to Madison
Johnson, Feingold spar over presidential endorsements and student debt in debate By Hannah J. Olson THE DAILY CARDINAL
In a refreshing bout of civil discourse missing from the presidential race, the Wisconsin candidates for U.S. Senate debated the issues and discussed solutions in Green Bay Friday. Former Democratic Senator Russ Feingold is vying for the senate seat after losing his spot to incumbent Ron Johnson, R-Wis., in 2010. Feingold, who leads Johnson in the recent Marquette Law Poll by two percent, framed himself as the candidate with clear-cut solutions and listed them throughout the night. Johnson drew a deep divide between Feingold and “his party,” arguing his private-sector focus helps citizens more than his opponent’s government focus. The night began by addressing presidential endorsements. Asked if he would continue supporting Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Johnson confirmed his support while simultaneously distancing himself. “I’ve supported areas of agreement but I’ve not been shy about disagreeing with our candidate and I’m not going to defend the indefensible,” Johnson said. This, he said, is in contrast to Feingold, “who must be about the last American that believes that Hillary Clinton is trustworthy.”
Challenging him, Feingold said, “you have to be an American first,” and “supporting Donald Trump is completely irresponsible.” Moving on to the issues, the candidates went back and forth over gun control, ISIS, police violence, paid family leave, social security, energy and affordable education within the UW System. While Feingold said he supports “common sense background checks,” Johnson blamed the root problem on ISIS inspiring “lone-wolf activity,” as seen at the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. “Gun control is not the answer, defeating ISIS is,” Johnson said. After criticism from Johnson over ISIS, Feingold called for a bipartisan bridge, saying this issue is “beyond politics.” “This should be when we talk to each other as friends and try figure out what are we going to do to destroy this organization,” Feingold said. Both expressed dismay over the rising cost of college. Johnson said new government programs are unnecessary, but he does “support whoever wants to have a college education.” Feingold criticized Johnson as vague, fiercely defending young people who he said face a “denial of the American Dream” and vowing to fix the problem.
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House Speaker Paul Ryan, in an address to College Republicans, slammed the policies of Hillary Clinton. Ryan made no mention of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. By Lilly Price THE DAILY CARDINAL
House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke to an intimate crowd of College Republicans Friday at the Madison Masonic Temple to explain why liberal progressivism is failing the country and to answer pre-submitted questions. In his hour-long speech, Ryan described liberal progressivism, a concept that “needs no introduction in Madison,” as an ideology obsessed with big government and ruled by elites that puts liberty under assault by making America less safe, prosperous and trustful. Ryan declared that Hillary Clinton wants to continue Obama’s administration eight-year-long liberal progressive experiment. According to Ryan, if Clinton becomes president she will turn the liberal progressive experiment into an “arrogant, condescending and paternalistic” reality. Ryan, who told Republican lawmakers Monday that he will
shift his focus away from presidential nominee Donald Trump and instead focus his energy on saving the Republican majority in the House and Senate, made no mention of Trump during his speech. This shift comes in response to lewd comments Trump made about women in a 2005 video that was released by the Washington Post last week. Although Ryan hasn’t rescinded his endorsement of Trump, he will no longer campaign or defend the presidential nominee. The House Speaker conceded that the election Republicans want is not the election they’re having. He suggested students take a step back during this critical election, one that’s brimming with dark turns and character attacks, to focus on what this election is really about. “Beneath all the ugliness lies a long running debate between two governing philosophies: one that is in keeping with our nation’s founding principles—
freedom and equality—and another that seeks to replace them,” Ryan said. A theme of the question and answer portion of the event following Ryan’s speech was how Republican students on a liberal campus should discuss their viewpoints. “Are we going to be positive and inclusive, bring people together and reclaim our founding principles?” Ryan asked. “Or are we going to be overrun by liberal progressivism, with more drift, more despair and more decline?” Students were encouraged to talk about their beliefs, fight for their beliefs, and spread the message of conservative principles to other students. “In a tough liberal campus like this, don’t walk yourself into some bizarre personality contest, but get into an ideas’ contest,” said Ryan. “We are trying to offer you and furnish you with ideas that actually solve problems.”
Madison police identify south side shooting homicide victim, missing suspect remains armed and dangerous By Miller Jozwiak THE DAILY CARDINAL
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The candidates went back and forth over gun control, ISIS, police violence, paid family leave and affordable education.
Marsellas Coleman, 25, was the victim who died last week from injuries sustained in a shooting on the south side, according to the Dane County Medical Examiner. The shooting originally happened on the 2700 block of McDivitt Road Sept. 28 around 9:45 in the morning. Coleman was transferred then to a local hospital, where he died Oct. 10. He was shot in the head, according to the Madison Police Department. MPD said in the last incident report on the homicide that the suspect, Brandon Crockett, 27, remains at large. “Crockett should be con-
sidered armed and dangerous and anyone with information should call 911,” MPD Public Information Officer Joel DeSpain wrote in the report. “To date, seven people have been arrested on tentative charges—unrelated to the shooting—as detectives have investigated the case.” MPD arrested the “people of interest” Sept. 30 after they received information that they were in the area of Hanson Road and Portage Road. “When officers stopped the vehicle multiple subjects fled into the nearby wooded area. Numerous businesses were asked to shelter in place,” Sergeant Jason Sweeney wrote in a Sept. 30 press release. “After an
extensive search, three subjects were taken into custody.” The original incident had no other injuries. MPD officers found more than 25 casings at the scene and two bullets in the side of an apartment building near the scene. Leopold Elementary School was put on lockdown as a precaution at that time as well. MPD officers later determined through the tentative arrests that the incident was personal between Coleman and Crockett and not gang- or drug-related. MPD said anyone with information related to Crockett should call 911 immediately because he is “ considered armed and dangerous.”
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‘Luke Cage’ garners worthy attention as new Netflix series Golden Age
By Ben Golden TV COLUMNIST
“Luke Cage” is the newest addition to Netflix’s and Marvel’s superhero TV series collection, released September 30. With “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones” and the upcoming “Iron Fist” already populating the streaming site’s queues, the Marvel takeover is beginning to feel a bit excessive. However, I am pleasantly surprised by what “Luke Cage” brings into the mix, adding fresh character and charm to the dense lineup. “Luke Cage” follows the hero in a narrative very similar to any other “super-narrative;” a man with a shady past discovers new abilities that give him the capability to benefit his community and fight off unwanted evils. After a stint in prison and a wayward science experiment gone wrong, Luke finds himself with superstrength. At first, he lays low in Harlem, N.Y., to regain his footing and hopefully lead a normal life working at Pop’s Barber Shop. However, once criminal gang boss Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes meddles with the lives of his and Pop’s close-knit community, it gives Luke no choice but to kick some serious ass. Armored with his new abilities, emotional vengeance and signature superhero catchphrase, Luke mutters “always forward, forward always” to himself as he ventures into the depths of Harlem and deflects hundreds of bullets to protect his community’s turf from corruption. “Luke Cage” may be filled with conventional superhero tropes, yet the series still carries a fresh rendition for Marvel built upon innovation and creativity. Mahershala Ali’s twisted character Cottonmouth and his corrupt
councilwoman cousin Mariah, played by Alfre Woodard, are the highlights of the series. Their strong acting abilities complement the rest of the production and effectively give complexity to their unethical characters. The series plays on stylized flares that are fading from film and television in our current cinematic climate. The dialogue is filled with quick and clever sound bites that bring back the days of the “Batman” series without the cheese. The music, the most invigorating element of the show, blends retro and quirky sounds resonant to Tarantino film scores. The series features strong soul and jazz music as a tribute to the lively music scene and culture surrounding Harlem and its historic musical renaissance. Despite this abundance of originality and cultural flare that is often missing from Marvel productions, the series still effectively alludes to the rest of the Marvel Universe to remind audiences that it still exists within the same world. Easter eggs are dropped and other series’ storylines intermingle, hinting to this connection that builds upon Marvel’s master plan of incorporating all of their storylines for their upcoming “Defenders” series. The show is far from perfect, but is a superior addition to the Marvel Universe. The series touches on current issues such as racial profiling and gun violence, a sign that Marvel is evolving to no longer shy away from societal issues that deserve mention in super-narratives. The pacing of the series is little off, proving that Marvel still struggles in finding a good footing in the television format after producing solely cinematic hits. “Luke Cage” is overall less flashy than other superhero stories; Luke is just a man with above-average strength fighting crime in Harlem. However, this subtlety should not be confused with mediocrity. “Luke Cage” is an inventively fun superhero series that captivates by staying grounded.
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‘Luke Cage’ joins the collection of Netflix Marvel TV series.
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While some movies leave an impression on viewers, others unfortunately do not.
Viewers determine merits of film through personal narrative depth By Sam Marz FILM COLUMNIST
There’s a part from Stephen Chbosky’s novel, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” that I often think about, wherein the main character Charlie and his girlfriend go to see a movie. After it ends, Charlie comments that it is a decent film, but he doesn’t like the film because it didn’t make him feel any differently. Although this scene isn’t a pertinent moment in the novel—so much so that it didn’t even make into the movie adaptation—it always stuck with me, because it introduced a different way to evaluate film. Before, during and after we see a film, we wrestle with how best to judge it’s quality. There are some films that stick with us more than others. I still remem-
ber the way I felt 15 years ago when I saw “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in theaters. I can remember that I was completely captivated by Harry’s fantastical world, just as I can remember how sad I felt watching Andy gives away Woody and the rest of his toys in “Toy Story 3.” These films grabbed my attention on a level that extends beyond the story. While I have seen well-made and well-received films, not all of those films made me feel differently at the end. When I saw “Star Trek Beyond” this summer, I enjoyed the story and action sequences, but it didn’t inspire anything new for me. Films like “Star Trek” are good movies, but much like Charlie, I can’t put them on my list of favorites because there isn’t
enough depth. There are also films I’ve seen that are not highly praised, but still resonate with me. Back in 2011, I saw Sean McNamara’s “Soul Surfer,” a bio-pic about pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton and her life after being attacked by a shark. The acting is a little cheesy and the narrative does fall into some familiar “comeback story” cliches, but the message of persevering in the face of obstacles, came to me at a time in my own life when I really needed to hear it, and ultimately made me feel different after watching. Films like “Soul Surfer” dig deeper than I expect them to, which is why they leave more of a mark. Enjoyed the column? Read the full review at arts@dailycardinal.com.
Autograf expresses art values in interview An interview with Autograf member Mikul Wing provides a little insight on the band’s history and how their success has been a parallel to their artistic influence:
By Francisco Velazques MUSIC COLUMNIST
Leaving your mark on the world is more than a moment; it’s about a lifetime experience. Autograf, a trio comprised of Mikul Wing, Louis Kha and Jake Carpenter, has brought back the process of art, with the music to match. After seeing Autograf live in Atlanta earlier this October, I witnessed a movement of art and music working seamlessly intertwined. Their dedication to the work they present is admirable and impressionable on the music industry. Autograf is a full electronic band that plays all of their instruments live. They also design and build their own stages and instruments. As an electronic pop trio comparable to the likes of Lorde, Pharrell and Stevie Wonder, Autograf will likely be playing at your next night-out venue. The hype is very real and alive. Their latest album scored them 10 Hype Machine No. 1, but Autograf aren’t stopping there. With the latest release of their “Future Sauce EP,” Autograf have embarked on tour with a voice of their own. Their rich bass, haunting vocals, custom built pieces and three different lifestyles make Autograf one of the best ever-changing electronic groups of this decade.
What do you guys want people to get from the visuals along with the music? The whole idea behind our art and music is what we’re doing to make an impact on the world, or what you’re leaving behind—the literal translation of “leaving your autograf,” following that passion, and putting it out into the world. Although you guys are based in Chicago, how did you guys come together as a collective? We knew each other about three years ago, and we were all working on separate things, all artistically inclined, and kind of decided to start something new and Autograf was born. What do you believe is the biggest obstacle that Autograf had to overcome? I think it’s always hard trying to keep making your art and making music. It’s hard to find the balance sometimes, but I definitely believe it’s necessary. We always try to dedicate some time to both as much as we can even though being on tour now makes it a bit harder. How important is the process of making both the art and music to Autograf? It’s what we’re all about and
what we try to convey to the fans. We put in as much time we can to crafting our shows. We design our stage plots, design everything on stage. We’ve never hired anyone, we’ve always attempting to try our best to build it. Any rituals before a show? We don’t do anything too drastic. We always try to get in the right head space before a show. How would you describe your style of music? Right now we’ve been focusing on live electronica music. When we initially started making music, we didn’t intend to do the live thing, but it’s grown into this amazing live performance. What artists inspire you and your music? A lot of the artists we grew up listening to like the French House movement and other bands. I got super inspired by listening to different bands and their remixes. Where do you see Autograf going in the future? It’s hard to tell, but it’s been crazy what we’ve already done this year. We’ll hopefully play some new songs during the tour and get back to making more visual art. The music took off and we just want to keep making more for the fans.
Autograf will be playing live at Madison’s Liquid on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
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It’s a beautiful fall day; the leaves are changing, the smell of pumpkin spice lingers from your latte and the air is crisp— but the apples are crisper. Before the frost bites and the season of soft, cuddly sweaters passes, make a trip to one of Dane County’s oodles of apple
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Visiting a local apple orchard is a fruitful fall adventure.
orchards and pumpkin patches to pick your own pumpkins and pluck your own apples. Just a short drive away, dozens of these local farms are one of the great benefits of living in an agricultural state. While the Dane County Farmers’ Market provides a taste of what Madison’s farming scene has to offer, it’s when
you visit one of these special farms that you’ll see how many varieties there are. Experiment with new varieties including heirlooms and ones developed by universities. After your visit to these charming destinations, bake your purchases into a pie or maybe even carve your very own jack-o’-lantern.
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This deep plum shade works perfectly as a lip color. The dark and dramatic tones suit all skin tones, and the richness of the pigment matches the cold-weather spirit. Using a matte formula will ensure that the color stays bold and bright as long as you need it to, which will make your life much easier. If you want extra drama, this shade can also be used in place of black for a unique smoky eye.
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As the colors of the leaves start to change in October, makeup and fashion shades start to change as well. Everything becomes darker and more dramatic as we begin to bundle up in scarves, hats and jackets to brace ourselves for the cold Madison weather. To keep your makeup on trend for the season, here are five shades to sport this autumn.
You can find the food cart for Surco’s Authentic Peruvian Flavors located in front of Memorial Library.
Buy fast and affordable meals at Surco’s Authentic Peruvian Flavors By Trevor Kniaz THE DAILY CARDINAL
Among the dizzying array of options for world cuisines found at the popular food cart hub in front of Memorial Library, Surco’s Authentic Peruvian Flavors is a consistent standout. Their little red food cart carries an abbreviated menu from Surco’s Brick and Mortar restaurant located across Lake Monona. The most popular item on the menu is the aptly named Super Lomo Sandwich. Packed inside the chewy sourdough bread bowl are tender strips of steak, caramelized onions, roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy melted mozzarella cheese and slices of Hass avocado. It’s a decadent steak sandwich that is complemented nicely by the addition of either a mild and refreshing jalapeño sauce or the more tangy Peruvian pepper sauce. Neither too spicy nor too mild, the homemade sauces provide a well-paired acidity to the richness of the sandwich. Senior Affan Ahmad says the Super Lomo “might be my favorite dish offered from all the food carts. If I get to the food carts early enough, I always make a beeline to Surco to order the Super Lomo if they still have it.” Indeed, by mid-afternoon the sandwich is often off the menu due to popular demand from ear-
lier in the day. “It’s disappointing when you get to the carts only to find out they’ve run out of the Super Lomo. It’s my favorite, but everything else I’ve tried on the menu so far has been great too,” Affan added. Of course, the menu offers other worthy choices as well. One of their other most popular dishes, the Tacu Tacu, is a vegetarian option that provides a hearty and flavorful lunch. The dish is a bean and rice cake topped with ocopa sauce made from huacatay— a Peruvian herb mixed with milk, peanuts and wheat, Hass avocado, lettuce, and homemade passion fruit dressing—and it’s just exotic enough to make the meal something special. The Tacu Tacu is also enhanced by a squeeze or two of the tangy flavors from the Peruvian pepper or jalapeño sauce. In the burgeoning food cart marketplace, there are more options than ever before for adventurous eaters looking to try something new. While some meals may be too messy (and smelly) to discreetly eat in the library, Surco and other food carts now offer food in more convenient carryout containers that allow for a more practical on-the-go dining experience. All items on the Surco’s menu are quickly assembled for customers who may be in a rush and are perfect for a mid-sized lunch in a
hurry. Aside from the hefty Super Lomo Sandwich, most of Surco’s options come neatly served in styrofoam containers that almost encourage mixing the different components of the dish. The menu also features such staples as Arroz con Pollo (chicken with rice), Aji de Gallina (chili chicken), Chicken Adobo and another vegetarian option, Cilantro Rice. The flavors of these dishes are generally mild and easy enough to digest in the middle of the day, while still providing a tangy balance between the ingredients. All the options on their menu can be spiced up with either of their sauces for those looking for more flavor or heat. Menu items range from $5 to $9, with the $9 Super Lomo clocking in as the most expensive option offered. The hearty food and various portion choices all at reasonable prices help make Surco a favorite for students on a budget. “It’s hard to buy lunch every day, but Surco definitely is affordable. If I order a small-sized dish, I get a bite to eat for $5 and it’s always really good,” said senior Mitch Neuport. The Peruvian fare at Surco consistently provides tasty and hearty options for those looking for a quick bite or a filling lunch between classes.
Not only is this shade gorgeous for sweaters, jeans and nail polish, it also can be used as eyeshadow or for a daring bold lip. This looks fantastic if you have green or hazel eyes, but brown- and blue-eyed beauties can rock it as well. Go all out and blend a dark green shade all over your lids, or use it sparingly as a crease or outer-corner color. If you want to up your game even further, brands like Kat Von D and ColourPop have liquid lipstick shades in emerald green.
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Go matchy-matchy by applying this raspberry tone to both your lips and cheeks. Look for a shade that is mostly red, but has slight undertones of purple for a fresh effect. Make sure to keep it light on the cheeks, or else it can look too pigmented. Use a light hand and tap off the excess powder, or multitask by dabbing some lipstick on your cheeks then blending it with your middle or ring finger.
Brick red
Red is always a classic shade, but a slightly darker version of the Badger-friendly color is perfect for fall. Use a matte version on your lips, or try it in eyeshadow form. It may sound like something that would look sickly, but applied in thin layers and in the crease of your eye this shade can have a gorgeous effect.
Brown
Taupe and brown eyeshadow is stunning when the weather turns chilly, but wearing these shades as lipstick and blush creates a low-key, earthy look that pairs perfectly with flannels and beanies. For lipstick, try out multiple shades to make sure you pick the right one for the undertones of your skin. Some are more pink or peach, while others fall on the orange side of the spectrum. As for blush, look for something with some shimmer to avoid your cheeks looking flat.
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Excuse me, Admiral, but our navigational officer has sighted 10 enemy ships in some nearby squares of ocean--one battleship (four squares long), two cruisers (three squares long), three destroyers (two squares long), and four submarines (one square). He, ah, doesn’t know exactly where most of the ships are, but he does know how many squares in each row and column contain are occupied by part of a ship, so he drew up what he knew and asked you to fill out the rest. I’m sure you know, sir, that while ships can be placed either horizontally or vertically, no two ships can occupy adjacent squares--not even on a diagonal. Make sure to mark where there are no ships, as this is imperative in determining where there are ships. Please hurry sir—they are sure to open fire soon.
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Media outlets fail at providing holistic outlook on current events FLORA DENG opinion columnist
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Many voters who remain undecided are hesitant to back Clinton and have pledged their votes to third party candidates for this election.
Undecided voters need to back Clinton JACOB GOODWELL opinion columnist
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he 2016 presidential election has left two key groups unfulfilled. Conventional supporters of the Republican Party and millennials who were galvanised by the refreshing campaign of Bernie Sanders. Both groups feel underrepresented by the two candidates. However, the fact that many of these undecided voters seem reluctant to vote for Clinton, or at all, is just inexplicable. Republicans and Democrats alike, irrespective of their views on Clinton, have to vote for her. On campus when the topic of the election has come up, I have repeatedly shocked by the number of people who just cannot quite bring themselves to commit to vote for Clinton. There is an easy way to overcome this reluctant ambivalence towards Clinton—just think of the alternative. Under usual election circumstances, Republican supporters’ unwillingness to change their vote to the Democratic Party is fathomable. In this election, it is not. Trump winning the Republican nomination was already embarrassing enough for the GOP, and week by week his name being attached to the party becomes more damaging for Republicans. The latest scandal to hit the Trump campaign confirmed what many already knew. Trump has no respect for women. This has created further dissent among Republican politicians, with at least 35 Republicans withdrawing their support for Trump. Politicians are now trying to save face, both for themselves and the Republican Party by distancing themselves from Trump. Voters should do the same. The best way to do this is to vote for Clinton. Thinking of it as simply a vote against Trump may make it seem more appealing. This is exactly what a vote for Clinton stands for. A
Trump presidency, although looking increasingly unlikely, would have dire consequences for the reputation of the Republican Party and the values that it holds. For the so-called millennials, who were ignited into life during the Democratic primaries in support of Sanders, the fear of Trump should provide enough motivation to vote Clinton. There is a danger that these millennials simply will not vote, either out of complacency or ambivalence. Anyone who is in favor equality should be motivated enough to actually go and vote. Voting for Clinton is the most effective way to stand against Trump and everything he stands for. I’ve heard talk that the dishonesty of Clinton and her ties to the “Washington establishment” make her, at best, difficult to vote for by principled Sanders supporters. While these accusations may hold some truth, a simple comparison of the candidates should be enough to convince any reluctant young voter. Young voters oppose sexism and bigotry. They should also oppose the candidate who propagates these toxins. If pre-existing allegiances were withdrawn from the situation it would be a simple choice for all undecided voters. Should you vote for the candidate who is xenophobic, Islamophobic, inexperienced, sexist and quite frankly deluded? Or the alternative? While Clinton is far from perfect, the numerous problems that Trump poses to 21st century America outweigh the Democratic nominees’ weaknesses instantly. It is time for those remaining undecided voters, irrespective of allegiances to the Republican Party or the ideals of Sanders, to see that. Jacob is a junior majoring in history. Do you think that voting for Clinton is the best type of protest vote? Let us know at opinion@dailycardinal.com.
week ago, a video, wh i ch r e c o r de d Donald Trump talking about his attempts to grope and seduce a married woman, was released to the public. Later, several women who said they had been sexually assaulted by Trump came out to the media to have their voices heard. Even though Trump apologized after the release of the video from 2005, the scandal still became ubiquitous in newspapers, drawing a great deal of attention. The Republican presidential candidate is having a crisis, and it is being illustrated by his vast drop in the polls. In the meantime, a U.S. ship fired missiles on Yemeni rebels, and Wikileaks, an anti-secret organization, released thousands of emails from Clinton’s private email server. Trump’s scandal was covered more than both of these incidents, and was discussed over and over again in the media. The repetition of a certain incident is referred as priming in media theories. What the media covers and how great of an exposure its audience has to it plays a big role in politics.
If people are only made aware of a controversy for one candidate and not of another, they could be mislead when heading to the polls. Trump has shown disrespect and discrimination to people of different genders, ethnicities and national origins, but he is not the most important thing happening in the world. However, it appears that the media does not see it this way. The media’s job is to convey accurate and unbiased information to voters; its journalists shouldn’t solely be focused on reporting events that will bring in an audience. Media outlets have an obligation to inform voters, especially during an election year, not just line their own pockets. When the FBI was investigating Clinton’s private email server, it quickly became the focus of the media. If one was to have only read the headlines at the time, Clinton may have come across as nothing more than a dishonest, secretive candidate. Can Trump or Clinton represent the U.S. better? There is no single answer here. For each voter, this is a question that will require careful thought and consideration. However, without neutral and authen-
tic media coverage to inform voters, information that voters deserve to have, they may be forced to make a decision in an arbitrary way. This could lead to a disastrous outcome in the presidential election. A well-informed electorate and rational decision-making are crucial to a democracy. Trump’s attitude and his previous experience with women, is, indeed, an important issue for the voters, and it should not be overemphasized. There are other important events happening in our world, ones that may have just as big of an impact on the future of our country as the presidential election. Democracy is a collective effort to try and make the best decisions for a nation. The media plays an enormous role in both America’s democracy and democracies overseas. And because of the significant role it has, the media must return to providing the everyday person more holistic news coverage. Focusing the majority of its coverage on one event is simply unacceptable. Flora is sophomore intending to major in journalism and music. Do you agree with her that media outlets have given too much coverage to the presidential candidates? Let us know at opinion@dailycardinal.com.
Wisconsin Republicans should follow Ryan, Walker when considering Trump SAMANTHA WILCOX opinion columnist
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onald Trump has had an interesting few weeks on the campaign trail. Hours before the second presidential debate, the now infamous and misogynistic tape of him and Billy Bush found in the Access Hollywood archives came up for air, leaving his campaign flailing. Republican officials and influencers denounced him in scores, with some even calling for Trump to leave the race entirely. Not surprisingly, Trump has not backed down despite massive controversy and pressure to do so. While he has already alienated many women, he continues to poll well with men. According to a map released by FiveThirtyEight, Trump would win by a landslide over Hillary Clinton if the only people to vote in the upcoming election were men. This map led to a social media firestorm, with Trump supporters calling to #RepealThe19th, which would take away women’s right to vote.
Trump’s behavior is appalling and not that of a presidential candidate.
Trump’s campaign has not been a positive one. Whether he is insulting minority populations, mocking those with disabilities, degrading and green lighting the
sexual assault of women, or muddying the election waters with below-the-belt insults toward his opponents, Trump has taken the Republican party into a space of caustic negativity and hatred. His views are radical and not representative of many people in the party, but some voters feel they don’t have a choice but to support him. Because of the fact that he has gone against the odds and made his way to the general election ticket, Republican politicians from around the country have banded together to support their candidate, despite his controversial policies. However, enough is enough. There is only so much that people can be willing to support just to make sure their basic ideals are upheld in the most important office in the country. After Trump’s video went viral, politicians began distancing themselves from him, vowing to either write-in their vote this election or simply pledging not to vote for Trump. Trump is continuing his campaign trail and is coming to Wisconsin Monday. However, many prominent Republican politicians from Wisconsin— Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Gov. Scott Walker and Sen. Ron Johnson—are going to be skipping his campaign stops. While none of the aforementioned men have officially withdrawn their support from Trump, it is a bold and inspiring move for them to skip such an important campaign visit in their home state this close to election day. Many voters feel bullied into voting for
Trump because he is the only Republican option, even if they disagree staunchly with his messages of hate. For important Republican figures to be distancing themselves from the party’s presidential frontrunner is not only bold, but it sends the message to voters that they should do the same.
While he has already alienated many women, he continues to poll well with men.
Wisconsin politicians and voters should follow the lead of our state’s voices who have had the courage to step away from Trump. We do not need a man in the oval office who is so blatantly against what this country is about: freedom and equality. Trump’s behavior is appalling and not that of a presidential candidate. We should get past the fear of voting for another party that is not our own, instead voting for the candidate who we see as most morally fit for the job. Samantha is a sophomore majoring in journalism and communication arts. Do you think that Ryan and Walker were smart to distance themselves from Trump? Do you think Trump winning the Republican presidential nomination could hurt the GOP in the long-term? Let us know at opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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Thinking about voting? Don’t bother! By Mike Kowalski The daily cardinal
Compared to voter turnouts in other developed countries, America doesn’t bode well. While we hover around 50 percent, Belgium and Turkey top the charts with roughly 88 percent and 86 percent respectively. Some may view this situation with a “glass-half-full” outlook, but excluding the aforementioned nations still leaves nearly 30 ahead of us. If we already don’t vote, why not just get rid of it altogether? Americans are not losers, so I propose we do just that. The time has come to stop voting. Voting is only a recent development in terms of world history. A constant recurrence of fads that have come and gone has swept over America throughout the years. When is the last time you heard someone call for justice for Kony since 2012? People forget and life moves on. So, why not group voting among these fads and sweep it under the rug?
“Americans are not losers, so I propose we do just that. The time has come to stop voting.”
History, however, has not forgotten the fruitful states and empires that have made their mark on the world with limited to no voting rights for their citizenry. In fact, we need not look back little more than 240 years ago to find our ancestors in this very situation. We were part of the arguably greatest empire the world had ever known— the British Empire, where the sun never sets. Americans at the time were simply selfish and too self-centered to see the big picture. Yes, we were taxed without holding seats in British Parliament and famously cried “No taxation without representation!” But weren’t those taxes necessary to the common good of the British Empire? Our “revolutionary” policies based off of citizen participation through voting that we implemented were near-sighted and put too much trust in the general population. Thomas Hobbes (15881679), a renowned philosopher, was recorded to have said, “Government is necessary, not because man is naturally bad … but because man is by nature more individualistic than social,” which illustrates my point that governing should be left in the responsible hands of those in government and not in our amateur or self-interested ones. We need to stop dirtying politics with our biased opinions and inherent evil nature. At this point you are probably asking yourselves, “If we don’t vote, then how will government officials obtain their jobs?” Well, my solution is simple. Rapid technological advancements have led to the development of
complex computer operating systems. Rather than we the people choosing representatives, a computer system will do it for us. Say goodbye to human error! The program will choose citizens based on income, race, gender, and religion to ensure there is no difference in opinion. And for anyone worried about a government program being a vital part of our everyday lives, just think back to how well the online website for the Affordable Care Act worked! Now, don’t lose sight of the big picture here. America is the greatest country on God’s green earth. This is because we can adapt to the world around us. Eliminating voting should be seen as progress and ingenuity. Just look at what these characteristics of progress and ingenuity have made us today: the land of the freedom and the home of the brave. However, being brave and free is time-consuming—not to mention voting! Driving to a voting booth, registering that one time in your life that takes about five minutes, the long lines of the four to six elderly women who actually vote, and not to mention remembering your driver’s license. What a drag! I want to be brave in “Call of Duty” and free to do whatever I want with my time. Where is the valor in voting when I can be eliminating terrorism from my living room? This is not to mention all of the other important aspects to our lives that we could give our full attention to once voting is gone. Once a laborsaving means of choosing government officials is firmly established, we’ll all be able to fully immerse ourselves in Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” The next justice of the Supreme Court is not an issue; what Kim K. is wearing is the real news, people!
“Where is the valor of voting when I can be eliminating terrorism from my living room?”
The only obstacle in our path is the half of all Americans who care to attempt to have their voice heard in government, while the rest of us want to be spoon fed. Attempting to convince the rest of the nation to partake in voting and ensure their representation would be too arduous a task and logistically unrealistic. So, allow the government to do the work for us. We need to take this voting “thing” off our chests and worry about more important matters in life and enjoy being awesome. Life is short, so don’t spend it trying to make a difference. Thankfully there is still time to change our political culture
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As election season comes closer, it is time for Americans to realize that voting should become a thing of the past. and join the ranks—no, rather the best—of the great nations where the yoke of voting is not worn. Quite simply, stop voting and allow the government to run our country’s course. This will eliminate democracy as we know it, but we hate democracy. We say it all the time. It is a complicated machine that consistently breaks down and comes to gridlock. Keeping our current government is like being in a bad relationship. It’s complicated and neither party wants to admit they are wrong. This is why we have to “be the bigger man,” so to speak, and admit that it is our fault. It is time to walk away from the relationship. It is time to stop voting. A first-rate example of who we should emulate is the the People’s Republic of China. The name is a deterrent, but “Republic” is used loosely in this case. The actual communist government in place only allows the group that represents who is in power to vote while the rest of the Chinese can go about their daily lives without being hassled by annoying ads of candidates. It’s a fair approximation that no one is discussing the hand size of China’s president, because who cares? Better yet, it’s not even legal to partake in such actions since there is no freedom of the press! Just one more thing taken off our plate so that we can focus on ourselves. China is also flourishing economically. America alone owes the Chinese government $1.3 trillion. We can eliminate this IOU and even turn the tables with my proposed plan, because instead of allowing one group to vote, we will have none. Just imagine yourself as the U.S.: Trying to spend your annual income for your best interests when there are hundreds of millions of other people pulling your funds in various directions. Not effective. That is not to mention the cost of running a campaign. Billions of dollars that could be put forth for scientific research or lowering college tuition are poured into political races. By eliminating
voting, we will be eliminating campaigns and the dirty money from powerful interest groups that comes with it. Stop the rich from controlling our government! However, this is America, and all men are created equal. So, if the rich can’t have their say then neither can you. I’m sure that the congressman who doesn’t have to base his actions off your interests to ensure reelection will keep you in mind.
“A first-rate example of who we should emulate is the People’s Republic of China.”
As stated in Federalist Paper 10, factions, groups of people who share common interests and thus represent those interests, are essential to a democracy. The problem with factions, however, is found in their very definition. With the exorbitant amount of factions and interests being represented, nothing can be accomplished in America. And better yet, they will naturally be eliminated through the eradication of democracy itself. It is not the Founding Fathers’ fault that they were not fortune tellers who could foresee the stagnancy of a democracy. But, nevertheless, voters are practically tying the government’s hands behind its back by providing so many contrasting wishes. Not even a charismatic political outsider like Trump with his powerful rhetoric can truly make America great again with us standing in his way. Speaking of a presidential candidate, the political races that draw the most substantial crowds are presidential elections. But those who waste their time casting a ballot do not even have a direct impact on the outcome of the race. Members of the electoral college are those who truly elect the office holder of the
executive branch. As recent as 2000, it was promulgated to the nation that George W. Bush, whom did not win the popular vote, would be the next leader of the free world. Bush’s opponent in that race was not happy with those results, nor were the majority of Americans who would also not be happy with this either— voting is harming the environment. Yes, Al Gore, circle the wagons and rally the troops! Millions upon millions of innocent pieces of paper are wasted each year for Americans to fill in the bubble next to some stranger’s name on the ballot. Aside from slashing trees, imagine the costs that come with voting! What is worth more, us being allowed to choose who governs over our very lives or saving money? Why, saving money of course! Anyone who would not want to save the world while simultaneously saving money is not truly American. I am calling on you, the true Americans, to make America great again. In order to do that, we cannot continue on our current course. We have conflicting views, backgrounds and opinions that are heard through voting and impede our progress as a nation. We are the melting pot that is added too much cornstarch to become stagnant. Until the majority of eligible voters embrace their responsibility to be informed citizens and the opportunity to vote, then my plan is the only feasible answer. There is no sense in having a representative democracy where all voices can be heard and minorities are protected from being outspoken by the majority if everyone does not choose to represent themselves. The system will not be fixed if there is no attempt made to do so. So, do your part and fix the system. Stop voting like the rest of America and don’t pay attention to the world around you. If America ever comes between a rock and a hard place, just live under the rock.
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Wisconsin regains dominant form, takes down struggling Michigan in Ann Arbor By David Gwidt THE DAILY CARDINAL
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Corey Clement seemed to regain his form against the Buckeyes, but Wisconsin couldn’t hold on to beat the No. 2 team in the country.
Badgers run out of gas, succumb to Barrett, Ohio State By Lorin Cox THE DAILY CARDINAL
Corey Clement is already done thinking about the Wisconsin Badgers’ (1-2 Big Ten, 4-2 overall) 30-23 overtime loss to the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, 6-0) on Saturday night. Of course, he and his teammates will still go over the film from the game this week, but the senior running back sees no point in dwelling on the outcome. “As soon as I leave this room, that’s when it ends and we turn the page,” he said after the game. “Now we look forward to Iowa. Now we’ve got to try and win out the rest of the season to get to the Big Ten Championship.” With two losses on their record, the goals for this team aren’t changing. The four-team College Football Playoff is still in their sights as UW tries to build off of what they have been able to accomplish even in losing efforts in the last two games to top five opponents. For one thing, the Badgers started to find their running game again. After averaging just 3.2 yards per carry in conference play to this point, Clement found his groove against the Buckeyes, taking 25 handoffs for 166 yards, sparked by a 68-yard sprint up the left sideline in the first quarter. “I had to do my part and just allow myself to be patient and allow the holes to open up,” Clement said. “I just allowed the game to come to me, and it showed.” Wisconsin’s defense also continued its dominance for much of this game. They were the first group this season to keep Ohio State out of the endzone in the first half, and through three quarters, they held one of the nation’s highest scoring offenses to just 13 points. “What team wouldn’t be comfortable going in like that?” senior cornerback Sojourn Shelton said. “Especially the way we were rolling, knowing we were going to get the ball back in the second half.” When the fourth quarter arrived, though, the Badgers were getting worn out, as their
offense mustered just 11 total yards on 11 plays in the third. The Buckeyes took over the time of possession battle, and UW started running out of answers for junior Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett. There were many plays where it felt like Barrett was single-handedly taking down Wisconsin’s defense. The dualthreat passer finished with 21 rushes for 108 yards on top of his 226 yards through the air, and he made the Badgers’ defense look silly at times as he slipped through their tackles and picked up first downs. “You put so much work into this and to not get what you want, it absolutely is a gut check,” redshirt junior outside linebacker T.J. Watt said. “We’re close. We’re real close.” For the second-straight game, that’s all anyone can really say about this team. They played the No. 4 Michigan Wolverines close and let it slip away. Then they get their redemption opportunity against the No. 2 team in the country and it’s the same story— close. Football isn’t horseshoes, but this one did feel more like a hand grenade. “Nobody feels good about playing well and then coming up short,” a passionate Shelton said. “It doesn’t matter what happens if you have an ‘L’ in the column.” The Badgers can’t afford to take any more ‘Ls’ this season. This team is now through the toughest part of its schedule on paper, and the players know that they have to win out to keep any playoff hopes alive. An overtime loss to a championship contender isn’t changing Wisconsin’s outlook on the season. The Badgers are already moving on and focusing on doing all they can moving forward to stay in the mix. “Anything is possible,” Clement said. “The way this year is panning out, teams are losing left and right, winning upsets, hopefully we’ll squeeze right back into it.”
After losing its first match of the Big Ten season Wednesday, No. 1 Wisconsin (7-1 Big Ten, 15-2 overall) bounced back with a thrilling five-set road win Saturday night, defeating Michigan (5-3, 16-4) by a score of 25-20, 25-18, 17-25, 20-25, 15-13 in Ann Arbor. Wisconsin raced out to a 2-0 set lead, but would fail to capitalize on the opportunity for a sweep, allowing Michigan to take sets three and four to force a decisive fifth set. “That’s the Big Ten,” head coach Kelly Sheffield said after the game. “That’s tough, you know, you’re up 2-0 and then the other team comes charging and you kind of get shaken a little bit, they come back and win two. That’s such a huge win. The kids are really fired up; they should be fired up.” Michigan started the match by mounting an early 6-3 lead in the first set, but the Badgers did their best to keep within striking distance of the Wolverines, and eventually jumped in front 14-12 off two kills from freshman hitter Molly Haggerty. Michigan would even the score later in the set, but Wisconsin rode a 7-2 run down the stretch, capturing the set 25-20. The play would remain competitive in the second set, as the game rocked back and forth until Wisconsin scored three straight points to take a 14-10 lead.
Michigan continued to hang tough and never allowed the Badgers much breathing room, but UW’s slim advantage held up and resulted in a 25-18 set victory. On the brink of losing, Michigan’s fortune would begin to change. In the third set, the home team stormed out to a 13-5 lead and took advantage of seven Wisconsin errors to stay alive and secure the win, 25-17. Michigan continued to build off its new-found momentum in the fourth set, establishing a suffocating defensive presence. Wisconsin would be contained to a pedestrian .094 hitting percentage, as Michigan grabbed a 7-1 lead to open the set. The Badgers would make things interesting, cutting the deficit to 20-16 midway through the set. Wisconsin’s comeback effort didn’t shake the home team, though, as the Wolverines sealed the set 25-20 and evened the score at two sets apiece.
Michigan kept it up to start the fifth set, taking an 8-7 lead over Wisconsin. But the Badgers broke through thanks to a five-point outburst that put UW on top 12-8. Just three points away from defeat, the Wolverines battled back, tying the score at 13 all. After a Michigan service error, redshirt senior hitter Ramona Kriskova came up with a kill to claim the set and match 15-13. Haggerty lead the way for the Badgers’ offense, registering a match-high 13 kills. Along with her, three other Wisconsin players finished the day with double figures in kills. Senior setter Lauren Carlini added to her school record in double-doubles, recording the 66th of her career on 44 assists and 12 digs. Wisconsin’s road trip will carry over into this weekend, as the Badgers get set to face defending national champion No. 2 Nebraska Friday and Iowa Saturday.
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Molly Haggerty’s offensive production was an integral part of the Badger’s five-set win over the Michigan Wolverines.
Despite loss to Buckeyes, Badger football has bright future
ZACH RASTALL make it rasty Saturday night began with the hope of picking up a signature win for Wisconsin football, but ended with the most bitter of defeats. It’s the kind of loss that was agonizing to endure as it happened and can stick with both players and fans for quite some time. The opportunity to knock off the No. 2 team in the country was right there for the taking, and the Badgers let it slip through their hands. Things looked promising when Wisconsin dominated the first half and took a 16-6 lead into the locker room. Even then, it was hard not to feel like the Buckeyes got off too easy. The Badgers outgained Ohio State 313-171 in the first half, but left too many points on the field. Two secondquarter drives stalled inside the OSU 10-yard line and forced Wisconsin to settle for field goals, which proved costly. Against a team as good as the Buckeyes, you simply have to convert those redzone opportunities into touchdowns to put their backs against the wall early. The defense was not without fault, either. There were several instances where a player nearly corralled Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett on third down, only to allow him to escape, extend the play and pick up the first down. A few of those plays kept drives alive that eventually resulted in points for the
Buckeyes. That, too, proved costly in the end. It was the most anticipated home game for the Badgers in at least five years and they lost in overtime. It was, and should, be agonizing. As a fan, you should aspire for Wisconsin to reach a point as a program where beating the best of the best at home is a regular occurrence. Moral victories are an extremely tough pill to swallow after a game like that, but there is good reason for fans to be optimistic about this team and the state of the program. First and foremost, a Big Ten West title is still within reach. Nothing is a given, but the Badgers should be favored in all six of their remaining games. If they can take care of Iowa on the road next Saturday and hold serve against Nebraska at home on Halloween weekend, they likely would only need the Cornhuskers to lose on the road to Ohio State to earn a trip to Indianapolis. A former Daily Cardinal sports editor made the point to me this weekend that Wisconsin’s two losses are actually more encouraging than their wins against LSU and Michigan State, and it’s hard to disagree. In retrospect, the victories over the Tigers and the Spartans don’t look nearly as impressive as they initially did. On the other hand, it’s clear that Michigan and Ohio State are both legitimate College Football Playoff contenders, and the Badgers took it to them these past two games and could have easily won either one. Yes, a loss is a loss, but they showed that they can hang with any team in the
country. Not too shabby for a team that entered the year unranked and has an offense guided by a freshman quarterback who has still made only three starts. But above all else, faith should be reaffirmed in Paul Chryst as Wisconsin’s head coach. When Chryst was initially hired two years ago, the prevailing expectation seemed to be that he could maintain what Wisconsin was and provide the program with muchneeded stability after the sudden departures of Bret Bielema and Gary Andersen. However, Chryst has shown that he could have his program contending for Big Ten titles most years. The Ohio State game showed just how good of an offensive game plan he can put together and also showcased his play-calling abilities. You don’t get the feeling you have to worry about the Badgers coming into any game unprepared with him at the helm. The offense was in rough shape when he arrived, but it’s already made huge strides and Chryst isn’t even through his second full recruiting cycle. The future looks bright for Wisconsin football. This team is young and Alex Hornibrook could be a superb quarterback once he develops more. The schedule for next season is less grueling and could set things up for a special season. Even this year could end with a Rose Bowl appearance if everything falls Wisconsin’s way. Of course Saturday’s loss was soul crushing, but fans should keep their heads up. The Badgers are going to be just fine.