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Poll shows Wisconsin up for grabs in election By Adam Wollner The Daily Cardinal

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department officials are enforcing a long-standing assigned seating policy in the student section this year, resulting in more students being ejected.

Student ejections up due to seating policy By Abby Becker The Daily Cardinal

A typical Badger home game experience includes walking with throngs of people through the Camp Randall arch, singing “Varsity” with thousands of other Badger fans, and shaking the stadium during “Jump Around.” But this year’s sudden enforcement of an assigned seating policy is leading to more students being ejected from one of their most anticipated traditions. University of WisconsinMadison Police Department and officials are enforcing the policy of sitting in assigned seats in the student section at Badger football games more this year despite the traditional first-come-first-serve method of seating most students currently follow. While the student section seating policy is not new,

Assistant Athletic Director Justin Doherty said the Athletics Department is placing a greater emphasis this year on enforcing the policy due to complaints from students who have not been able to sit in their designated seats. But UW-Madison junior Stephanie Covelli said this policy is not understood by the entire Camp Randall staff. At the Wisconsin v. Illinois game, Covelli said Camp Randall security officers directed her, her younger brother and his two friends to seats which did not match their tickets. “We didn’t know if they were exactly the right seats,” Covelli said. “They checked [our tickets] at the section.” She said with thirty seconds left before “Jump Around” at the end of the third quarter, UW-Madison

Police Department officers who were monitoring overcrowded rows approached her and her friends, demanding to see their tickets and IDs. The officers “yelled” and “screamed” in their faces before ejecting them from the stadium, according to Covelli. “Everything happened so quickly,” Covelli said. “It was so nerve-wracking.” UWPD Sgt. Aaron Chapin said officers will check tickets in sections that appear overcrowded. “If you’re not in that seat, you have the potential to be kicked out,” Chapin said. But according to a UW-Madison senior, who wished to remain anonymous, avoiding the overcrowded seating lead to her being ejected from the game.

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The presidential and U.S. Senate races in Wisconsin are both locked in a dead heat, according to the latest Marquette Law School poll released Wednesday, with the election 20 days away. The survey’s results show President Barack Obama holds a slight lead over Mitt Romney among likely voters in the state, 49 percent to 48 percent. Two weeks ago, Obama was ahead of his Republican challenger by 11 percentage points. Likewise, former Gov. Tommy Thompson has erased the lead of his Democratic opponent. 46 percent of Wisconsin voters now plan to vote for Thompson compared to 45 percent for U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. Baldwin held a four-point advantage over Thompson in the last Marquette poll.

The poll, which was conducted between two presidential debates, has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percent. The favorability ratings for both Baldwin and Thompson reflect what has been a largely negative campaign. 47 percent of those surveyed viewed Baldwin unfavorably compared to 32 percent who held positive opinions of her, while half of the respondents said they held negative views of Thompson compared to 37 percent who viewed him favorably. Overall, independent voters leaned toward the Republican candidates in the poll. 49 percent of independents preferred Romney compared to 45 percent for Obama. Thompson held an advantage of 44 percent to Baldwin’s 41 percent among swing voters. David Canon, a University

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SLAC, TAA urge UW to sever ties with Palermo’s By Sam Cusick The Daily Cardinal

In the midst of the controversy surrounding the Palermo’s Pizza workers’ strike, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching Assistants’ Association and the Student Labor Action Coalition released a joint resolution calling for the university to cut all ties with Palermo’s. The issue began when workers at Palermo’s were fired from a Milwaukee factory after attempting to unionize. Workers also condemned poor working conditions and Palermo’s lack of effort to correct them. The university currently has a $200,000 sponsorship agree-

ment with Palermo’s, as well as an indirect licensing agreement through Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc., according to Co-President of the TAA Charity Schmidt. She also said some of the pizzas are marketed with pictures of Bucky Badger on them. SLAC member Lingran Kong said the purpose of the resolution is to pressure the university to sever all ties with the pizza company until it meets the workers’ demands. The resolution states, “allies are demanding that businesses and universities remove Palermo’s products and cut contracts until Palermo’s recognizes

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City Council members propose Overture funding increase By Taylor Harvey The Daily Cardinal

The Overture Center could see more funding from the city than originally proposed in the mayor’s 2013 operating budget after several Common Council members announced Wednesday an amendment that would double the funding currently allotted to the venue. 14 City Council members cosponsored the amendment, which would raise city funding allotted to Overture from the current $850,000 to $1.75 million, which is $100,000 less than Overture received in 2012.

Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said Council members who co-sponsored the amendment felt although this year they face a “difficult budget atmosphere,” they hope to stand by the city’s commitments of providing annual funding to the center. “It is especially gratifying for me to have this really significant show of support for the Overture Center from two-thirds of Common Council,” Verveer said. Overture Center Spokesperson Rob Chappell said it is “very satisfying” to know that several Council members understand Overture’s

value to the community. If the amendment is implemented, Chappell said Overture would be able to keep current staffing levels as well as continue to grow their community and education programs. According to Chappell, Overture brings approximately 400,000 people per year downtown who then spend money on dinner, parking and drinks at nearby restaurants and venues, which enhances Madison’s local economy. “[Council] understands these values and they are ready to support these values,” Chappell said.

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City council officials proposed an amendment to Mayor Paul Soglin’s 2013 operating budget to increase Overture’s funding.

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probably won’t vote in the upcoming presidential election (that’s a story for another week), but if I did, I’d definitely write in comedian Louis C.K, star of the FX series “Louie.” I love Louis C.K. not because he’s exceedingly funny (though he is), but because of how uncompromisingly honest he is, both in his stand-up and his TV show. His TV show is less of a sitcom and more of an evaluation of himself and society. It’s a refreshing break from most of the comedy we see today, which often panders to familiar stereotypes of geeks, masculinity and social class. In summary, the entire CBS sitcom lineup. Whenever I watch Louis C.K.’s stand-up special “Hilarious,” I can’t help but be struck by how poignantly accurate he is when he describes the chief problem with our society: “Everything is amazing and nobody is happy.” Specifically, he says that despite our generation observing unprecedented gains in technological achievement in our lifetimes—resulting in the rise of the Internet, cell phones and (ZOMG) Internet on cell phones—people still find ways to get upset at the awesomeness that surrounds us. We act like it’s a national disaster when Charter’s crappy wireless connection goes down because HOW DARE Charter interrupt our “Angry Birds”

game! We get incensed with rage when our phones can’t get service because HOW DARE Verizon prevent us from sending “wazzuppp girlll” at lightning speed. As Louis C.K. says, we think the world still owes us something even after it has already bestowed these awesome things upon us. That’s why it’s worth wondering if we’d be better off without all these technological contraptions in our lives. The obvious answer is probably no, we’re not better off, since every civilization in human history has made advancements from its predecessor on the premise that life was more difficult the further you venture back into history. As such, it would be a pain in the ass to gather actual books and periodicals for a paper rather than typing keywords in an online database, and it would be similarly less convenient to show up at some location hoping you meet up with a particular person rather than just texting them to tell them where you are. But from a humanist standpoint, I don’t believe we’re necessarily better off. We have seemingly everything we could want literally at our fingertips, but I think that’s actually the problem. Because we can reach out to our friends via text message or through social media, our ability to converse in-person has taken a turn for the worse. With increasing regularity, we are using text messaging as a proxy for avoiding faceto-face interactions that would be awkward or create anxiety because of the unpredictability of how those types of interac-

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Louis C.K.’s philosophy “everything is amazing and nobody is happy,” may be a factor of technology’s growing role in our lives. tions might go. Text messaging gives us the opportunity to craft our response in a way that reduces the chances of putting our foot in our mouth. Ladies and gentlemen, what we are witnessing is the wussification of America. Too shy to strike up a conversation with that girl in your English class? Text her some bullshit sweet nothings. Turned 21 but don’t want to buy alcohol for your underage friend? Wait until 10 p.m. and text, “Sorry dude, didn’t have my phone on me.” Co-worker wants you to take their shift tonight? Don’t respond. I’m certainly guilty of such behavior, too. Hell, the main reason I write this column is because it gives me a platform to raise grievances that I wouldn’t have the balls to air out in the open. All of this harkens back to Louis C.K.’s thesis that “every-

thing is amazing and nobody is happy.” We have all these amazing tools at our disposal, but because of the extreme degree to which we rely on them, we get upset when they fail us. All while overlooking the fact that as recently as a few years ago, we had the capability as humans to work around such failures ourselves. So the next time your phone is getting poor reception when you’re sending a text message, before you get all pissy, can you just give it a second? It’s going to space, after all. Better yet, just go out and try to have a real conversation with that person. Want to have a conversation with a real person? Specifically, want to have a conversation with Adam? Oh wait, it would be via his email, ajwolf2@wisc. edu—the Internet rocks.

The best and the brightest of fall microbrews Niko Ivanovic beer columnist

hile the macrobrew industry has been churning out nearly identical products for the past few decades, investing their innovative efforts in new advertising campaigns and branding gimmicks, the craft beer community has thrived in pursuing the untested and unknown. With bigger and more daring beers, hybrid or entirely novel styles and the use of unique, diverse ingredients, creativity has been snatched from the hands of the execs and given to the brewer. For these reasons, I have always believed that the best beer I’ll ever taste, whatever that may be, likely hasn’t even been invented yet. It may be hard for us as college students to realize, but the American craft beer scene really isn’t much older than we are—it isn’t hard to predict that the best is yet to come. With that said, this week’s column focuses on the very latest in craft beer, with this season’s new beer releases.

Hinterland Bourbon Barrel Doppelbock: I’ll start with a beer that’s already on liquor store shelves, Hinterland’s ambitious doppelbock aged in bourbon barrels. Just looking at the name, this beer already embodies what craft beer is all about right now: taking a classic German style and doing something crazy with it. There is perhaps no more popular trend in American brewing right now than bourbon-barrel aging, imparting a rich, buttery and boozy bourbon flavor on the base beer. The technique is risky, as overwhelming alcohol notes can ruin the beer if the aging isn’t carefully done. Thankfully, Hinterland does it right, and the result is an incredibly balanced and flavorful beer. Thinner than expected, the beer stays drinkable with buttery, rich cream, vanilla, raisin, molasses and plum. Founders Bolt-Cutter Barleywine: Founders’ “back-stage” series of limited, one-time-release brews is maybe the most soughtafter line of beers in the country. The next installment is BoltCutter, a 15 percent barleywine to celebrate the brewery’s 15th anniversary. A portion of the beer was aged in bourbon barrels and a portion in maple syrup bar-

rels, demanding an immediate comparison to their legendary Canadian Breakfast Stout. Goose Island Bourbon County Cherry Rye Stout: If bourbon aging is the trend, Bourbon County Stout was the trendsetter. The massive 15 percent ABV was perhaps the most influential beer in popularizing bourbon aging and still stands today as one of the best examples of the style. However, since its invention, Goose Island hasn’t stopped experimenting with the base beer, resulting in a line up of bold and interesting brews. The latest is Cherry Rye, which ages Bourbon County in rye whiskey barrels and adds whole Michigan cherries. Goose Island Madame Rose attests to the brewery’s skill in brewing with cherries, so it’s safe to have high expectations for this one. New Glarus Serendipity: New Glarus calls this beer a “happy accident fruit ale,” because in reality they had no intention of brewing it before the Wisconsin cherry harvest failed, preventing the brewery from making as much Belgian Red as usual. To make up for it, New Glarus is releasing Serendipity, a fruit beer with cranberries, cherries and apples. The Bruery Rueuze Oak

Aged Sour Blonde Ale: The California-based Bruery may come out with more unique new beers every year than anyone else in craft beer. Only having opened in 2008, these guys are new to the craft beer scene and have already accumulated an incredible reputation. I was lucky enough to actually meet Patrick Rue, CEO and founder of The Bruery, when he came to Star Liquor on Willy Street this past August. He was giving out several samples including Oude Tart and Tart of Darkness, both phenomenal sour ales. Given their prior successes in the style, Rueuze could be another great new beer. Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout: Along with perhaps Anchor Brewery in San Francisco, Sierra Nevada is one of the founders of American craft beer. Several decades later they’re still making incredible beer. The next brew in their “High Altitude” series of intense four pack offerings is Narwhal, a 10.2 percent ABV imperial stout. Given the quality of their previous High Altitude beers like Bigfoot Barleywine and Hoptimium Imperial IPA, Narwhal gives us reason to be excited. Have questions, comments or suggestions for Niko? Email him at ivanovic@wisc.edu.

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Committee delays Logan’s hearing on liquor license By Kristen Tracy The Daily Cardinal

City officials granted Logan’s Madtown Restaurant and Bar more time to obtain an attorney before the hearing on possible revocation of its liquor license at a meeting Wednesday. The Madison attorney’s office will consider revoking Logan’s liquor license, a first for the city according to Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, after it failed an audit the Madison Police Department requested. Logan’s general manager Adam Mais asked the Alcohol License Review Committee for additional time to secure legal counsel before the hearing. In order to meet the conditions of their its license and be considered a restaurant by the city’s definition, Logan’s must earn 50 percent of its profits from non-alcoholic beverages and food. However, only 33 percent of

Logan’s profit from May 2011 to May 2012 came from those sources, according to Budget and Audit Manager Debra Simon. According to Verveer, the ALRC created a three-person subcommittee to conduct the hearing. He said no specific date has been set for the hearing yet, but it could be two weeks from now or it could be as late as the second week in November. The ALRC also approved liquor licenses for three downtown restaurants during the meeting, including A La Brasa, Cheba Hut and Metropolitan Coffee and Wine. T. Sushi owner Teddy Stevens also sought approval for a liquor license change as part of the expansion of his restaurant. The ALRC denied Stevens’ request because he failed to bring a floor plan of his expansion, but his proposal was placed on the November meeting agenda.

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Matt Romney addresses a room filled with young Republicans Wednesday, just two weeks after his brother Tagg was in town.

Matt Romney mobilizes UW students The second oldest of presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s five sons, Matt, stopped by The Kollege Klub Bar Wednesday night in the latest effort from the Romney campaign to reach young voters in Wisconsin. Matt Romney’s visit comes just two weeks after his brother, Tagg, talked with supporters at State Street Brats. College Republicans Chair Jeff Snow said the visits show Wisconsin is “still very much in play” and, specifically, the campaign sees an opportunity to win over young voters.

“There’s definitely a chance to not necessarily win the youth vote, but make a huge indent in the vast majority that Obama won it by in 2008,” Snow said, adding that the shift is mostly due to “the situation with the economy and the debt that our generation is going to inherit.” Romney told personal stories about his dad, mentioned new polls that show his father closing in on Obama’s lead in Wisconsin and nationally, and urged supporters to not only vote themselves, but more importantly “get other people to vote.”

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ASM Chair Andrew Bulovsky says students can get involved in sustainability in other ways through ASM.

ASM votes down legislation to create sustainability committee By Cheyenne Langkamp The Daily Cardinal

After hours of debate, student government voted down legislation Wednesday to create a grassroots committee devoted to student-driven advocacy and organizing on environmental sustainability issues. The Sustainability Committee would have functioned similarly to the four current grassroots committees housed under the Associated Students of Madison by campaigning for students on sustainability issues. Student Council members had reservations over increasing student segregated fees to create the committee, as well as concerns that creating the committee could lead to a slippery slope in which representatives would propose committees to address every student issue. According to ASM Chair Andrew Bulovsky, members also worried the committee’s work would duplicate services

already performed by many environmentally conscious student organizations on campus. “Some members were afraid this was already taking place on campus and that this would be double dipping with organizations and hampering what other groups are trying to work on,” Bulovsky said. The legislation would have required a two-thirds vote of approval at two council meetings to create the committee. In voting down the legislation, council has now tabled the legislation indefinitely. Bulovsky said students interested in sustainability can still get involved in other ways through student government. “[Students] can come to ASM and get involved in any committee and work on sustainability and we’re going to work on a shared governance committee for sustainability so there’s still a lot of options to get involved,” Bulovsky said.

The Route 80 campus bus service will change Thursday, allowing University of Wisconsin-Madison students to avoid trekking up Bascom Hill. The Route 80 Bus Route will run from Dayton to Lake Streets and will head west on University Avenue to Park Street instead of continuing on to Langdon Street, according to a statement from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The route then will follow Park Street to Observatory Drive and continue the regular route at

Charter Street and Linden Drive. Four stops on Lake and Langdon Streets will be closed, including Lake Street at University Avenue heading northbound, Lake at State Street northbound, Langdon at Lake Street heading westbound and Langdon at Park Street heading westbound. Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, said the changes will benefit students especially in the coming winter months. “The quick path up Bascom once it starts getting icy will be a big help,” Resnick said.

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game experience. “We want people to be able to sit with their friends,” Doherty said. “There’s no effort to be heavy-handed.” Police ejected 86 students from the Oct. 6 game in total, arresting 17 and citing 17, according to the UWPD. Police also reported 100 student section seating issues, such as students sitting in the wrong section and overcrowding bleachers.

She said police ejected her after she was unable to sit in her designated section because it was filled upon her arrival to the game. “I’m a paying customer, and I want to get a seat,” she said. “There should be enough room for all the students who pay.” Doherty said enforcing the seating policy is not meant to detract from the Badger home

poll from page 1 of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor, credited Romney’s bounce in the poll to his strong performance in the first debate, which he said has helped the GOP nominee all across the country. As for the Senate race, Canon said the Thompson campaign’s recent slew of ads painting Baldwin as extreme seemed to help him make up ground after the Madison con-

gresswoman dominated him on the airwaves in the month after the primary. If the poll’s trend continues, Canon said the national attention being placed on both races in Wisconsin will intensify even further in the closing weeks. “Wisconsin clearly is one of the seven or eight states that are the key states and we could move in to one of the three or four key states if we get another tight poll like this,” Canon said.

The University of WisconsinMadison Chancellor Search and Screen Committee once again saw low turnout numbers at its second public discussion forum Wednesday, where it solicited campus and community feedback. The first forum, held Tuesday morning, also received low levels of participation. Only about 15 participants attended and engaged in the second forum, which was held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Plenary Room of Grainger Hall. CSS Committee Chair David McDonald said the committee would have liked to see better turnout, but members understand faculty and students have classes to attend. For this reason, the committee has provided a variety of other options, including a hashtag for twitter and upcoming web chat on Oct. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., for further input, McDonald said. However, McDonald said he thought the second forum was still productive because there was an increase in student input compared to the first discussion. Students in attendance brought up shared governance rights, campus safety and housing issues and maintaining a focus on attracting and supporting a diverse student body as important considerations for the next chancellor. “Having such a thoughtful response speaks very well for our community, and it’s going to help us in our attempt to try and enunciate to candidates questions that will tell us whether or not they understand our environment and why it’s unique,” McDonald said. The committee will hold its final forum Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Varsity Hall 3 of Union South.

palermo’s from page 1 the Palermo’s Workers Union, rehires striking workers, and negotiates a fair contract.” Schmidt said she hopes the resolution will push UW-Madison administration to review the university’s contract with Palermo’s and cut ties with the pizza company until it fulfills its commitment to its workers. “This is a great public university and it has a responsibility to workers in Wisconsin to recognize and uphold workers rights,” Schmidt said. Kong also said UW-Madison’s association with Palermo’s could threaten the university’s reputation by doing business with companies that treat their workers unfairly. UW-Madison administration is aware of the current dispute between the pizza company and its workers and will continue to monitor the situation, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Vince Sweeney said in an email. “It appears to be a difficult and complicated issue and we are hopeful that the parties can reach a resolution in the immediate future,” Sweeney said.

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College Republicans: Life in the ‘lion’s den’

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UW-Madison College Republicans gather on the second floor of State Street Brats to watch the second presidential debate Tuesday, Oct. 16. By Ben Siegel The Daily Cardinal

It was hardly a message potential UW-Madison College Republican members in the audience expected to hear at the group’s first meeting of an election year—that being a Republican in Madison can sometimes feel like being the “political equivalent of a battered woman.” This came in conservative radio host Vicki Mckenna’s saber-rattling address to Republican students on Sept. 18. To the woman introduced as a “champion of conservatism in Dane County,” Wisconsin’s swing state status brings the beleaguered existence of Madison Republicans to the forefront of the Republican fight to reclaim the White House. “[You are all] living and walking through history,” Mckenna said. “Here in this room, on this campus, you can save Wisconsin.” As the joke goes, Madison is “77 square miles surrounded by reality.” College Republicans Chair Jeff Snow, who interned in Gov. Scott Walker’s office at the height of the collective bargaining protests in 2011, was less playful in his description of the city, calling it “the lion’s den of liberalism.” The challenge Snow’s group faces comes with operating in a voting block that has elected a former student radical, Paul Soglin, as mayor three times in four decades. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.,

whose voting record places her among the capital’s most progressive elected officials, represents Madison in Washington. Despite Madison’s liberal inclinations, Communications Director Ryan Patrick Hughes reassured two freshmen that getting involved with the group in election season wouldn’t involve “walking down the street with signs,” a promise that he couldn’t have made a year and a half ago.

“When you tell people you’re a College Republican at UW-Madison, people will...think you’re resiliant.” Ryan Patrick Hughes communications director UW College Republicans

College Republicans Executive Director Tony Trenzeluk remembers marching on the Capitol with 45 other sign-wielding College Republicans to support Walker in February of 2011. “It was as if the circle [of protestors] around the Capitol stopped and looked at us, and I kind of freaked out,” he said. A conservative in high school whose friends joked that Madison would turn him into a hippie, Trenzeluk’s experience at the Capitol marked the day his views

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Many current leaders of the UW-Madison College Republicans joined the Tea Party rallies in support of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget repair bill in Spring 2011.

became “more than just talk.” “If anything, I’ve become more conservative since I’ve been here,” he said. It’s a proclamation made all the more surprising given Madison’s political history and the university affiliation of many of its actors: The Mifflin Street Block Party, now celebrated by students and condemned by university officials, has its roots in anti-Vietnam protest. Founded in 1966, the Teaching Assistants’ Association is the oldest union of its kind in the world, and many of its members cancelled classes and left classrooms for the Capitol rotunda in 2011, taking leadership roles among the 100,000 protestors. Before President Barack Obama’s visit in 2010, the city hadn’t hosted a sitting president since Harry Truman in 1950. This year, his Oct. 4 rally on Bascom Hill attracted 30,000 people and effectively shut down the center of campus for the day—an affair criticized by some faculty members for being a campaign stop rather than a presidential visit. Widening the frame to include the entire state gives a different political snapshot. The recall effort of Gov. Walker led by the Madison-headquartered state Democratic Party collected nearly one million petition signatures. On June 5, Walker came out on top to become the only governor to have ever survived a recall. He did so with more votes and a greater margin of victory than in 2010. “[The recall] said a lot,” Snow said. “Hopefully…everyone can feel a little more comfortable being a conservative on campus.” As the state’s flagship university, UW-Madison attracts students from all corners of Wisconsin—even if you can find the Solidarity Singers at the Capitol every day at noon up the street. As the College Republicans work to put Republicans into elected office, the Associated Students of Madison student council already boasts a conservative majority, including its chair and vice-chair. “There are actually a lot of likeminded people here…we’re just the silent minority,” Trenzeluk said. Leading up to Walker’s recall victory, the College Republicans played a role in the protracted recall battle, validating petition signatures and manning phone banks once the recall was officially declared. According to Snow, much of the grassroots infrastructure put in place to defend Walker from recall has helped Republican efforts on the ground throughout the state for November’s races. Newer members volunteer at Romney

campaign “Victory Centers” and make phone calls; the more experienced have taken on larger roles, such as political director of Chad Lee’s campaign for Congress and deputy statewide field director for Tommy Thompson for Senate. Beyond the Midwest, UW-Madison College Republicans have made their presence known. Hughes was one of four UW-Madison interns with the Republican Nation Committee in Washington this summer, and Snow was on hand in Tampa, Fla., at the Republican National Convention when Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., officially joined the GOP ticket as vice-president. “When you tell people you’re a College Republican at UW-Madison, people will look at you and think you’re resilient,” Hughes said. “[They know] that you stood up on a very liberal campus and you’re very strong with your beliefs.” The Romney campaign hasn’t forgotten about its people in the lion’s den. While the GOP has yet to send anyone on their presidential ticket to Madison, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s two oldest songs, Tagg and Matt, have made appearances at State Street Brats and The Kollege Klub.

“If anything, I’ve become more conservative since I’ve been here.” TonyTrenzeluk executive director UW College Republicans

It was standing room only on the second floor of State Streets Brats for Tagg Romney’s visit on Oct 5., and the College Republicans’ two debate watching parties have seen high turnout as well, a constant since the first meetings of the semester. “We always run out of Walker and Romney/Ryan signs,” Trenzeluk said. “That’s the biggest contrasts from my freshman year…now it’s cool, [to be a conservative on campus].” If the most recent Marquette Law School poll is any indication, “cool” is catching on. With data from Oct. 11-14, the poll shows Obama with a one-point lead over Romney in Wisconsin, 49 percent to 48 percent, a loss of all but one percentage point of Obama’s 11 point lead two weeks earlier. “We know we can make a difference in the margins.” Snow said. “It’s going to be an extremely close election—possibly within thousands of votes—and the thousands of votes of students on campus mean a lot.”

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hroughout Hollywood’s history, there have been men who stood head and shoulders above the rest, who towered over other men as giants of their industry and others in general. These men were called freaks, usually typecast as brute enforcers and used like the strongman in a circus. It was pretty awful. Alongside these men, however, have always been a select few who somehow managed to do everything where many struggled to do one—the incredibly gifted individual who could write, direct, act and produce. These men were rarer than a sober freshman in Sellery come Friday night. As few as they are, even fewer are the ones who could consistently perform all these tasks, creating an entire career out of being brilliant at everything about movies. They’re so few that I can devote an entire article to discussing all three of them. One of the very first stars in cinematic history, Charlie Chaplin, did everything. He’s best known for his immortal, iconic character “The Tramp,” who was basically THE star of the silent film era, but he also wrote, directed and produced nearly all his own films and those of many others. I would try to compare him to

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somebody, but the whole point of this article is that I can’t. He was just on another level. Beyond embodying one of the most lovable and instantly recognizable cinematic creations in history in classics like “Modern Times,” “City Lights,” and “The Circus,” he portrayed characters such as “the pilgrim” and “the laborer” onscreen throughout his early career; he spoke out to his audience, he represented them and he connected with them as no one else had. Also, he released “The Great Dictator,” a comedic film about a Jewish barber who is mistaken for the dictator of a European country devastated by World War I. Now, you shouldn’t have to, but do a Google images search for Charlie Chaplin. Look at the moustache. This movie came out in 1940. He wrote, directed, starred in and produced a parody of Adolf Hitler at the height of his power. What more needs to be said? He wasn’t just incredibly talented, he was a fearless and innovative artist who felt the need to make fun of the most terrible dictator in human history while he was still, um, dictating. Also again, he was British, so he released that movie at a time when his home country was at war with the subject of his film. However, the dawn of the “talkie” and the end of the silent era saw Mr. Chaplin shift to simply writing, producing and directing fantastic movies as the rise of a new multitalented superstar came to cinema. The new king of Hollywood, Orson Welles, followed in Chaplin’s foot-

? LEft to right: Charlie chaplin , Orson Welles, Woody Allen. Who will be the next to take the creative reigns?

steps by essentially doing everything on his own. However, while Chaplin was famous for having created a character that resonated deeply with his audience, Welles succeeded by displaying a fantastic range of characters he created and portrayed onscreen. From his detective role in “Touch of Evil,” to his embodiment of human evil in the noir classic “The Third Man,” to his most famous role as Charles Foster Kane in “Citizen Kane,” Welles wrote and then became some of the most diverse, arresting and memorable characters in cinematic history. “Citizen Kane” is, obviously, the high point of his career (after his cameo in the first Muppets movie). When people use the phrasing that an actor is generally regarded as the “Citizen Kane” of movies…well yeah, that says it. It’s the movie that every film critic calls the best ever and that every film student secretly believes is overrated (and that nobody else has actually seen), but it was and still is incredibly innovative, in every regard, and it’s

all due to Welles’ ability to take his vision and apply it to every aspect of his films, something he excelled at throughout his career. Of course, eventually he too moved toward a focus on directing and producing, and the next Hollywood legend was born. From the mind behind “Citizen Kane,” the torch of cinematic brilliance was passed to a neurotic Jewish comedian from Manhattan Island: Woody Allen. Of course, it took time. His early films were kitschy little comedies that were funny, but not amazing. But that all changed with “Annie Hall.” “Annie Hall” represented the shift in his work from moderately funny films filled with sex jokes to brilliant films about the meaning of life and death, the nature of human relationships and the existence of a god… filled with sex jokes. He was still a comedian after all. Through this process though, he found a middle ground between his two predecessors. He tackles deep, human issues as Welles did, but he does it with a sense

of humor and a lighter tone more closely in following with Chaplin. He also created a recurring, iconic character like The Tramp in that he more or less just plays himself in the movies he appears in. And it works. He’s a great character, managing to be really, really funny and really, really human. Beyond just the quality of his films, the quantity is amazing. He’s written, directed and released a movie every year since 1977. Even if he’s only on 50 percent of the time, that’s a lot of great movies, and he hits well over 50 percent. The question now seems to be: Will we find somebody to fill this role in our generation? I’d argue that Louis C.K. has potential and is the closest thing we have (he writes and directs his own show, and it’s fantastic), but he’d have a long way to go before reaching these heights. So for now, until we see another Chaplin, Welles or Allen, the answer should definitely, I think, remain wide open. Do you have a fourth man to add to the magnificent movie-maker mix? Tell Austin at wellens@wisc.edu.

Dinosaur Jr.: evading extinction and evolving their sound By Cameron Graff The Daily Cardinal

Time has solidified Dinosaur Jr. as the (relatively) unsung paragons of ’80s and ’90s underground rock, whether you know it or not. Their second album and opus, You’re Living All Over Me, which just happens to be turning 25 next month, worked as an invisible hand to the very apparent one of Nirvana’s Nevermind, guiding the alternative scene and shaping it into the zeitgeist that defined an entire generation. “It’s great. It’s amazing!” Dinosaur Jr. drummer Emmett Jefferson “Murph” Murphy III said of the record. “It was something that was so long ago, and such a whirlwind—we’re aged enough that we’re like, ‘Oh, wow, we really did that? That’s pretty cool.’” The influential garage-rock three-piece (well noted for their distaste of genres) returns to Madison this Friday with folktroubadours Shearwater to eviscerate the Majestic. It’s been three years since their last trip to our city; last time they passed through they were touting Farm, their widely acclaimed second post-breakup album. “The Farm shows were really good. [The Madison show] was really tight,” Murph recalled. Due to personal difficulties and internal disputes the band split in 1997 after a 14-year stint; only recently have they settled their differences and reconvened to produce some of their most

accomplished vocals. And I works to date. think the pac“It was ing of these pretty amazsongs was ing,” Murph very vocally said. “I went where he was out seven years at, and I think ago to play that plays into with [bassist] it a lot.” Lou [Barlow], When asked usually he and about the influI get together ences for I Bet first, and literon Sky, Murph ally within 20 rattled off an m i n u t e s —w e eclectic list of hadn’t played both revered together in like artists and 16 years and it contemporary felt completely upstarts. normal, like “We all we were back go through in J [Mascis]’s different basement. It phases,” he was a trip.” said. “J goes When I through difpointed out ferent phases how rare it for a while— was for a band on Farm and to reach their Beyond he was creative zenith listening to nearly 30 years a lot of really Photo courtesy Brantley Gutierrez into their old stuff, like career (as, Even after 30 years of music making, label-averse rockers Moby Grape, in my mind, Dinosaur Jr. put out fresh, quality tunes with their latest release. Humble Pie, they certainly and then later have), I could practically hear has gone for a more reserved and on this record he started listenMurph’s smirk over the phone. pop-oriented sound. ing to, what’s her name, Sharon “I’m starting to feel really fortu“It’s partly that [guitarist Van Etten, we were listening nate,” he said. and vocalist] J and I have kids to a lot of that. More modern While Dinosaur Jr.’s latest now, and you tend to mellow stuff. Again, because he was album, I Bet On Sky, is another more when you have kids. J’s really intrigued by vocals on psychedelic rampage of cascad- kid just turned 5, and we’re this record, so more vocaling drum fills and epic guitar older,” Murph said. “J also heavy stuff.” solos, this time around the band spent a lot more time on the And for all the credit J gets,

Murph’s own propulsive drumming lends considerable momentum and impetus to Dinosaur Jr.’s already massive sound. “Early artists [influenced me], like Ian Paice, Mitch Michell, and then, you know, the Dead Kennedys, and Circle Jerk and Black Flag, but it’s always been, like, a lot of jazzfusion stuff, like Billy Cobham, and, you know, just all these great ’70s drummers... I remember seeing an interview with Ian Paice back in the day, and he said ‘You know, I might not be able to play everything the next guy can, but I can sure play it twice as fast’ [laughs]. And I was like, wow, that’s cool! So all the fills and rolls I do are just like super-fast, cause I really like that sound and feel.” When I asked Murph if Dinosaur Jr. had any future plans beyond I Bet on Sky, he answered, with a slight chuckle, “Oh, just, you know, [Rock and Roll] Hall of Fame for 2015.” He might have been joking, but I wouldn’t be all that surprised if his prediction ends up true. After all, if any band deserves that kind of immortality, it’s definitely Dinosaur Jr. Catch these prehistoric rockers at The Majestic Theatre on Friday, Oct. 19 before they fossilize in a golden caste of credentials somewhere in Ohio. The show begins at 9 p.m. and tickets are $23 in advance, $25 on the day of the show and $45 for an opera box.

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Homecoming, Freakfest 2012 collide “It might actually end up being a hindrance,” he said. However, Gerard said because customers must pay during Freakfest to get into State Street, which will be gated off and monitored by security guards, some will likely stay longer and spend more.

What police, local business expect from the large crowd Story by Meghan Chua

It might actually end up being a hindrance. Thomas Gerard

Homecoming and Freakfest have traditionally been good reasons for past and present Badgers to be excited, but their effects also reach local businesses and police, who handle the demands large events, such as the nation’s biggest Halloween celebration, place on the downtown area.

When alumni come back, sometimes they have forgotten [what you can and can’t do]. Dave McCaw lieutenant Madison Police Department

This year, Freakfest and the Badgers’ homecoming football game against Michigan State are both scheduled for Oct. 27. The size of downtown crowds, usually caused by the influx of out-of-town guests

manager State Street Brats

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On Oct. 27, State Street will fill up with costumed Halloween party-goers attending Freakfest and UW-Madison alumni in town for the homecoming football game against Michigan State. Madison inevitably hosts every Halloween weekend, will be amplified by the university’s alumni returning to reminisce about their own college days. According to Madison Police Department Lt. Dave McCaw, these “out of practice” visitors give the police a unique challenge compared to other game days.

Homecoming theme emphasizes tradition By Aliza Goldberg The Daily Cardinal

For over 100 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has connected current and past students through the timeless and spirited traditions celebrated during Homecoming Week, which aims to highlight the school’s incredible Badger pride. Back in 1911, almost 3,000 alumni gathered around a bonfire before heading off to Camp Randall to watch the Homecoming football game. While UW-Madison now has other activities for current and former students to engage in, the bonfire ignited the tradition of bringing back alumni for Homecoming weekend. In past years, UW-Madison Homecoming included a specific theme to the festivities around the event, with music as the 2011 theme marking the event’s 100th anniversary. But to celebrate the 101st year of Homecoming, the UW-Madison Homecoming Committee is taking a different approach for a new generation. The theme for this year focuses on tradition, Wisconsin spirit and what it truly means to be a Wisconsin Badger. The main purpose of the Homecoming football game and the activities surrounding it is

to engage UW-Madison alumni with the current campus atmosphere, according to current UW Homecoming Committee President Stacy Day. “Homecoming gives alumni a reason to come back,” Day said. “They can make a trip to see what current students are up to.” But for alumni, it is not all about reflecting on college years, according to Day. It is also the chance to participate in actual school traditions, such as the singing of UW-Madison’s alma mater, “Varsity,” at home football games. It is experiences like these that make returning to Madison so worthwhile for former Badgers, according to Day. Additionally, Day said the event gives freshmen the opportunity to see how connected the alumni still are to the university. “There’s a unique pride and spirit that goes along with being a student here,” Day said. To celebrate this Wisconsin spirit, Homecoming week is filled with activities such as Yell Like Hell, the Badger Games, Trivia night and of course, the lively Friday night parade on State Street. While celebrating our school, the Homecoming committee hopes current students are motivated to come back as alumni.

“Students by now really know … what you can do and can’t do,” McCaw said. “When alumni come back, sometimes they have forgotten those things.” Whether or not the alumni will bring model behavior, though, they bring consumer power. Thomas Gerard, a manager at State Street Brats, said the estab-

lishment would typically fill to capacity during a Homecoming game or Freakfest. This year, businesses could lose out on profits because the events which typically draw in a full-capacity crowd on two separate occasions will take place on a single day, according to Gerard.

But the street closure gives the MPD reason to expect significant traffic issues after the football game, according McCaw. Though most vehicles cannot drive on State Street at any time, the street closure will affect intersecting roads, with a detour in place routing eastbound traffic around the Capitol via Johnson Street and West Washington Avenue. “We’re cutting off the major artery,” McCaw said. He added traffic engineering personnel will be staffing key intersections affected by the closure and detour, equipped with remote controls that can override traffic light timers and turn them green to better regulate overly congested areas as efficiently as possible.

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Homecoming events calendar Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Community service event Details: Clean up campus and get free food Time: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Bascom Hall, Langdon, Southeast dorms, Lakeshore Path

Kickoff Details: Show some Badger spirit, celebrate 101 years of homecoming and eat free food Time: 11 a.m. Location: Engineering Mall

Spirit parade Details: See Bucky, the Badger Band and the Homecoming Committee Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: The route starts at the Natatorium and ends at Union South

Wisconsin Singers showcase Details: Watch student singers perform Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Mills Hall in Humanities

Airband competition Details: Rock out to hits Time: 7-10 p.m. Location: The Sett at Union South

Yell like hell Details: Karaoke contest Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Location: Union South Plaza

Wednesday Badger games Details: Play tug of war, dizzy izzy and two new games. The homecoming commitee will host a clothing drive during the event Time: 9-11 p.m. Location: McClain Center

24 Community service events: Oct. 21-26: Food drive Oct. 22: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kickoff your shoesâ&#x20AC;? shoe drive

Thursday

Friday

Wisconsin rewind lecture Details: Distinguished alumni discuss how UW-Madison influenced their lives Time: 5 p.m. Location: Tripp Commons, Memorial Union

UW Homecoming Parade Details: Show Badger pride before the football game Saturday Time: 6 p.m. Location: Gilman Street to State Street

Trivia night Details: Answer trivia questions and win points Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Great Hall in Memorial Union

Saturday

HOMECOMING GAME AGAINST MICHIGAN STATE

Oct. 24: Clothing drive Oct. 25: School supply drive *Homecoming blood drive Oct. 23-25. *See uwalumni.com for more homecoming details.

KICKOFF at 2:30 p.m.

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max cisneros opinion columnist

lright, well with the elections so near you can smell the eggs it ate this morning on its breath, it’s a good time to take a step back and scrutinize something much simpler and down to earth: Halloween restrictions. There is nothing better than being able to blow some steam off after the first half of the semester by putting on a skin-tight jumpsuit, cape and bat mask, calling up some friends from off-campus and going out to prowl the streets of the capital on the lookout for crime and pirate booty. Sadly, the administration on campus has, to our distress, continually cut our fun short year after year with restrictions in the dorms and apartment buildings. From what I have heard, the entrance into the dorms will be very restricted as far as who can come in and with what. In my dorm-style apartment building they taped pages to our doors to alert us of the conditions we will be under for Halloween weekend. We will be given wristbands that will allow only one person in per resident. This means that you can’t have more than one friend in your apartment those nights. They do this with the intention to stop parties, but it serves more as an inconvenience in sleeping arrangements since

most will do the partying on the streets off-campus. They will also close off all the entrances except for the one at the front. The last thing on the notice concerned the noise. They told us that there would be people watching the noise levels in the hall and that there would be zero tolerance for parties. It may not be the same restrictions in all the residence halls and all the apartments, but I assume that it’s similar. It’s Halloween. We deserve a break from studying, and if there was a time to let some rules slide it should be that weekend. It is ridiculous when the rules, on a holiday which is meant to be enjoyed, dampen the fun. They say that it’s for safety, but why is it that we need more safety on this weekend than on weekends when the football games are at home, or any other day of the week for that matter. The chance that someone, for some unknown reason, would burn down a building or kick in a wall exists at all times; Halloween is not to blame. How is making me go through airport security at my building going to stop the drunks on State Street from doing what they do? How is keeping me from having more than one friend stay in my apartment going to hold back the flood of parties on Mifflin Street?

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How is telling me to be quiet in my room going to keep the people on the street from screaming at the top of their lungs while they get chased around by a group of guys in Romney masks? I can, however, tell you that these rules will keep us from having friends from other places come through; that it will make it impos-

sible for us to get to our apartments or dorms without being molested by the hospitable people at the front desk and, of course most importantly, it will be difficult for me to run down the hall on my floor dressed as Batman throwing candy into everyone’s rooms without having the RA go through a fit. It’s time we do away with these

chains that keep us from enjoying Halloween as it should be: passing out in a costume on the bathroom floor. Enjoy yourselves, just remember, when you decide to go burn down a building or kick in a wall, your decision is the reason we can’t have nice things. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

Economic democracy is good for the Madison community Noah phillips opinion columnist

hat do a monk, a fugitive and a Green party presidential candidate all have in common? The answer is a commitment to economic democracy. Some of you may wonder what an economic democracy is. An economic democracy is an ethos, a challenge and the subject of a conference that took place this past weekend at Madison Area Technical College. Needless to say, it was an amazing conference. The monk, Dada Maheshvarananda—clad in orange from toe-to-turban—the fugitive, Bill Ayers—cofounder of the revolutionary Vietnam-era group Weather Underground and current elementary education theorist—and the presidential candidate, David Cobb—now a

self-styled “itinerant preacher for social justice” and spokesperson for Move to Amend—were not the only presenters. Also in attendance were Stephanie Rearick, the director of the Dane County Timebank, John Nichols, celebrated progressive pundit, and many other fabulous and worthy people who do great work in Madison and around the country. With as few flowery frills as I can manage, I want to introduce you to the concept of economic democracy because I believe it will shape our lives. ED goes by many other names, some of which may be familiar to you depending on your background. I would describe it as a vision of local, green, cooperative and society, the seeds of which are planted already and the promise of which gains momentum every day. The values and ideas associated with economic democracy—interdependence, imagination and liberty—are not new. Also not new are many of the current manifestations of economic democracy, which consist of cooperatives, farmer's mar-

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kets and community-supported media. In fact, many of these institutions are ancient and rooted in ideologies as distinct as Catholicism and anarchism. What is new and exciting is the convergence these apparently irreconcilable doctrines are experiencing. It’s as if the stories of these teachings are icebergs and we are finding that below the surface of the icy water they are all one. But what does Union Cab, a cooperative business, have to do with the Eagle Heights community garden? What does WORT, Madison's listenersponsored radio station, have to do with bike lanes and paths? All of these institutions give our community autonomy. They de-emphasize our dependence on outside power—economic or political—and re-emphasize our dependence on each other. Union Cab is governed by its drivers, not by corporate stockholders. Eagle Heights community garden provides some small amount of food sovereignty to its plotters, which decreases their reliance on an unsustainable

and unhealthy international food distribution system. WORT's programming is decided upon by committees composed of people who know and care about our community, not the corporate media. Bike lanes allow us to transport ourselves without polluting our environment and dependence on fickle, expensive gasoline. Economic democracy is all about reclaiming the right to provide for ourselves and our community. As a society, we have delegated this responsibility to outside inter-

ests. The questions are deep, but the solutions are there. After hearing theorists and practitioners, monks and outlaws, it is my opinion that our generation is coming of age in a moment like no other. It is my opinion that we are on the cusp of something incredible, transformative and bewildering. Feel inspired, feel empowered. Our generation has a lot of good work to do. Stay tuned for future columns on more specific aspects of economic democracy. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Cutting NASA funding is insulting to Americans Evan Favill opinion columnist

few days ago, a man with a balloon set the world record for the highest altitude skydive ever attempted. Fast forward a few days and this man, Felix Baumgartner, is now a household name. Watching it myself, I couldn’t help but feel like I was watching something akin to the moon landing of 1969; it’s a frontier that no one’s explored before. Being sponsored by a private company doesn’t take away from the fact that so much of the technology employed in the venture was developed in the first place by NASA. It’s a little confusing to me, then, why a federal program that produces so much in terms of useful technology and research, to say nothing of the sheer wonder and inspiration, is being considered for the massive spending cuts it is. In America, there are two

reasons for disliking NASA as I see it. Number one: we’ve already gone to the moon, so nothing else needs doing for a while. Number two: Other countries are catching up with us in capability in space, so they’re not efficient enough.

There’s a fine line between wanting to cut down on wasteful spending and cutting off a major part of America’s research and development capabilities.

Both of these positions advocate for cutting NASA’s budget since it’s seen as ineffective and useless as a government agency. May I say here that these people are largely missing the point of our space program. Yes, Russia is now ferrying our astronauts to the International Space Station due to the discontinuation of the space shuttle pro-

gram. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have both expressed concerns about this and the fact that China is eyeing a moon landing while we haven’t done so in decades. Therefore, NASA is ineffective and its funding should be cut by $1.5 billion, right? They couldn’t be more wrong. There’s a fine line between wanting to cut down on wasteful spending and cutting off a major part of America’s research and development capabilities. Private industry has a great potential for innovation, sure, but private industry is limited by the production of what will be profitable. They aren’t typically being presented with new problems to solve, rather settling for improvements on existing solutions. Taking a look at the medical technologies industry, for instance, it’s quite clear that our understanding of the human body is not the most rapidly changing concept out there. After

all, medicine in various forms has been studied on earth for thousands of years.

Nothing from any other country can rival what the United States is able to pull off through NASA.

Once the body is put into long periods of isolation in zero gravity, however, our perception of medicine changes hugely. Oftentimes, the research performed by NASA on the technology needed to keep its astronauts alive is used in innovative new ways by private companies who certainly wouldn’t have stumbled across the solution through a pursuit of profit. Through this kind of process, government funding for research and development without any clear profitability results in a great deal

of useful products using NASA’s technology. Should public-sector research be limited, the rate of innovation as a whole is drastically slowed. You like sleeping on memory foam? Thank NASA. How about more efficient solar panels? Guess who’s helping that along. All of this is purely taking a look at the commercial applications of the research, of course. I’ll not go into detail on the massive asteroid problem that’s been posed by Neil Degrasse Tyson and Bill Nye (to name a couple of its more famous proponents). That’s to say nothing of the sheer spectacle of NASA’s accomplishments, whether it be landing on the moon or putting a robot or two on Mars. Nothing from any other country can rival what the United States is able to pull off through NASA. It’s one of our greatest resources as a nation and cutting it down to a meager size would be an insult to our national pride. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

Republicans’ economic policies don’t reflect the values of their faith Jacob Riederer opinion columnist

n the Vice Presidential debate last Thursday, Congressman Paul Ryan discussed the role of Catholicism in his life, saying, “My faith informs me about how to take care of the vulnerable, of how to make sure that people have a chance in life.” Indeed, many Republicans attribute Christianity as a defining part of their political beliefs and policies as evidenced by their party platform which referenced God more than 10 times. In recent years, this overwhelmingly Christian party has made its mark in the public sphere, fueling the resurgence of issues like contraception and generating anti-Muslim sentiment throughout the U.S. And while I can agree that most social views held by Republicans do in fact reflect Christian beliefs, their economic policy, on the contrary, is a far cry from the most basic and foundational Christian values.

Many Republicans attribute Christianity as a defining part of their political beliefs.

Let me be clear. I wholeheartedly disagree with Republicans on social issues, but I can at least grasp some of their Christianinfluenced reasoning in their policies. On the issue of abortion, for example, Republicans maintain that life begins at conception which many argue is a tenet supported by Christianity. Whether or not Republicans should be forcing their Christian-based beliefs on abortion onto the rest of

America is another story, but I can at least understand their position. Moreover, on the issue of science, some Republicans, including Rick Santorum, are very keen to dismiss it entirely, specifically evolution. They reason that evolution must be false because it conflicts with God’s creation of the earth according to the Bible. Now, this blatant refusal to accept and come to terms with scientific evidence is completely preposterous, but again, I can at least understand where they are coming from. When it comes to economic policy, however, the Republicans have it all wrong, that is, if you’re considering this from a purely Christian perspective. For example, Paul Ryan’s recent budgetary proposal, which Ryan claims to be influenced by his Catholic faith, makes deep cuts to income security programs which largely benefit lower income Americans, including housing assistance, food stamps and earned-income tax credit. In addition, the budget also scales back programs like Medicare and makes significantly deeper cuts to Medicaid, which provides health insurance for the poor. Ryan defends these cuts, saying these are fiscally responsible things to do in order to reduce our deficit

and get our finances in order. However, Ryan fails to mention the fact that in addition to cutting programs that affect lowincome Americans, his budget also gives tax cuts to the top 1 percent of Americans. Thus, his budget not only punishes the poor, but also puts more money in the pockets of the wealthy, or as Ryan would say, “job creators.”

Their economic policy is a far cry from the most ... basic and foundational Christian values.

Now, I’m not a biblical scholar, but I can say with absolute certainty that the Bible never promotes the idea of taking money and programs from the poor while giving benefits to the rich. In fact, Jesus said the exact opposite, saying “sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.” Not surprisingly, Ryan’s budget has received criticism from Christian leaders, including priests and nuns, who condemn Ryan’s budget as “immoral” and the “height of hypocrisy.” But it’s not only Ryan’s budget where Republicans oppose

government funds for the poor. Republicans like Romney are often quick to criticize the welfare system in America, asserting that it discourages selfreliance and allows people to make a living without actually working. In reality, however, a large majority of Americans on welfare do in fact have jobs and only stay on public assistance for a few years. But that’s beside the point. The point is that many Republicans often attribute their Christian faith as a defining part of their life and political policies yet they blatantly oppose government programs that provide funding for the well-being of poor people,

which itself is one of the most basic Christian ideals. If the Republican Party truly wants to be the party of God—as some have called it—it cannot continue to believe that Jesus was a proponent of a system in which only the rich prosper. Or Republicans will have to acknowledge the fact that the Bible tells us to help the poor and then admit that its economic policy fails to fulfill this foundational Christian principle. Do you think that the Republican Party tends to venture away from their Christian beliefs when it comes to economic policy? Send us your own opinion in a letter to the editor by emailing opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Today’s Sudoku

So many tongues in one place... Nearly 15 percent of the world’s languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea. dailycardinal.com

Doing nothing next weekend

Evil Bird

By Caitlin Kirihara kirihara@wisc.edu

Eatin’ Cake

By Dylan Moriarty www.EatinCake.com

Caved In

By Nick Kryshak nkryshak@wisc.edu

Washington and the Bear Classic

By Derek Sandberg graphics@dailycardinal.com

By Steven Wishau wishau@wisc.edu

Solution, tips and computer program available at www.sudoku.com.

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

Today’s Crossword Puzzle

Answer key available at www.dailycardinal.com

SOLITARY CONFINMENT

ACROSS 1 Mop decks 5 Words of clarification 10 Spirited party 14 Hack’s vehicle 15 Formal edict 16 Common cookie 17 Seed coating 18 Fountain treats 19 Pear-shaped instrument of old 20 Grab a stool and have a drink 23 “___ Navidad!” 24 Ph.D. preceders 25 “Little Women” novelist 28 White House “no” 30 Place for a pie 31 Malicious feeling 33 Kind of horse or monkey 36 Woolgatherer’s state 40 Slangy “yes” 41 Fermented honey drinks 42 Like the ocean 43 Help a weightlifter 44 Decorates 46 5-1/2 point type 49 Not dormant 51 Handle a big burden

7 Complain 5 58 Dote on 59 Basin partner 60 “Beetle Bailey” bulldog 61 Plains grazers 62 Word from a Doris Day song 63 Old Russian despot 64 Dance components 65 Name-dropping sort DOWN 1 Brief try 2 Suffix with “soft” or “glass” 3 Leaf-to-branch angle 4 Where to find ones 5 Uproar 6 African ruminant 7 Chopin work 8 Words represented by a colon, in mathematics 9 License prerequisite, often 10 Spanish dance with quick turns 11 One of the Netherlands Antilles 12 Bristlelike 13 Farmers, at times 21 “The best is ___ to come!”

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unday afternoon, in the midst of a good slate of National Football League games, millions of people were glued to the television or a computer screen. Instead of pigskin and fantasy football, though, we watched history. I don’t remember feeling the mix of emotions from watching anything on television that compares to what I felt watching Felix Baumgartner for a solid hour. As he went through his checklist of preparations at 127,000 feet, sat calmly as that hatch swung open and exposed him to the stratosphere and then slowly unfolded himself, stood at the edge of the abyss, saluted and dropped off, I felt some combination of exhilaration, amazement and dread. And I was sitting on a couch, firmly planted on a floor. If you could stack the list of ways Baumgartner’s mission was amazing and put it under the Red Bull Stratos, his jump might have been something like falling out of bed rather than out of space. Still, I couldn’t help but think about the enhancing effect science has had on sports over the decades. We can argue about what constitutes “sports” and what doesn’t, but I’m going to use a rather wide definition here. “Extreme athletes” like Baumgartner aren’t playing traditional sports, obviously, but the nature of the competitiveness and physical training are enough to at least say there’s a sporting element involved. Primarily, science has been used to enhance the product

shutout from page 12 better decisions in the final third of the field,” said freshman midfielder Drew Conner. “The field was soaked out there. It changed the game a little bit, but I think we adjusted better than the other team.” In a game full of slide tackles, Wisconsin finished with 10 fouls to Green Bay’s seven. “We are on a two-game win streak with four games left, so hopefully we can go into Michigan State on the Big Ten

on the field or in the arena—no baseball jokes, please—and to enhance player safety. We take these sorts of things for granted. It’s changed the way hockey sticks are made and the way football players are padded. But what about when science begets more risk? Part of the dread in watching Baumgartner’s jump was the very real possibility that something could go wrong and the reality that he would likely not survive if it did. It reminded me of another feeling of dread I had watching sports, which happened this time last year. Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of Dan Wheldon’s death at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Wheldon, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion, was involved in a horrific crash 11 laps in to the 2011 IndyCar finale that launched his car into the air for several hundred feet before hitting the safety fencing on the side of the track. Crashes happen all the time in racing, but it was very apparent that this one had the chance to be tragic right when it happened. IndyCar officials announced Wheldon’s death about two hours later, and the drivers made a slow, five-lap salute to their buddy, nicknamed “Lionheart.” The analogy here isn’t perfect. Science, by and large, has made open-wheel racing safer. The cars are designed better, advanced suits protect drivers more than they used to and the tracks are fitted with the best padding and safety mechanisms we have. And still, everybody knew the speeds at Las Vegas would be even faster than normal and that the design of the track lent itself to perilous race conditions. Drivers commented on the combination of higher-than-normal speeds and steep banks at the racetrack in the lead-up to Oct. 16. Wheldon did not race with a

team full-time in 2011. He had parted ways with Panther Racing after 2010 and won the 2011 Indy 500 with Bryan Herta Autosport. He entered the Las Vegas race as the only participant in the GoDaddy. com Challenge. His task was to start last and finish first. If he accomplished that, he was to split a $5 million prize with a randomly selected fan. For regular people, it can be hard to comprehend the insatiable appetite for a challenge that drives people like Baumgartner and Wheldon. In a moving tribute before the 2012 Indy 500, a 2008 clip of the dynamic Englishman shows him saying, “To be honest, the reason drivers don’t like talking about the danger of this sport is that it tempts fate. Do I believe it’ll ever happen to me? No. Could it happen to me? Absolutely. But at the end of the day, if your time’s up, your time’s up.” We watch sports and follow athletes for the chance to see something amazing happen. We watch for moments like Baumgartner calmly touching down on terra firma with both feet. We watch for moments like the 2012 Indy 500 when, with the memories of the race’s reigning champion present throughout, Wheldon’s three best friends in racing, Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan finished first, second and third, respectively. The same three guys who served as pallbearers at his funeral just six months previous. We watch sports because, every once in a while, guys like Dan Wheldon come around and make them too good to miss. And it never lasts long enough. Did you watch Baumgartner’s jump? What do you think of science and technology’s role in today’s sports world? Let Parker know what you think at sports@dailycardinal.com.

Network and get a big victory,” said Cochran. “We can get back to .500, and then we will be cruising our way into the Big Ten tournament.” The Badgers will play at Michigan State, then at home against Missouri-Kansas City and Northwestern before ending the regular season at Ohio State. It is yet to be decided who will start at goalkeeper for the Badgers for the remainder of the season. “I have a big decision on my hands,” said Trask.

Coming off an outstanding six-save game against Michigan, Rau did not see the field tonight. Jentsch kept a firm shutout while notching four saves. Last year, Wisconsin won its Big Ten tournament opener against Michigan before falling to Penn State. Indiana and Northwestern currently lead the Big Ten with identical records (3-0-0, 10-2-2). The Spartans are tied with the Badgers with only one conference win.

The Daily Cardinal’s Sports Tweets of the Week: 10/11-10/18 We spend an inordinate amount of time on Twitter, so we’ve decided to justify that wasted time by compiling the top three tweets from each week. They might be funny, they might be motivational and they might be none of the above, but as long as the tweets come from a past or current Badger player or coach, they pass the only prerequisite to make our list.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

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Badger comeback attempt falls short By Devin Lowe the daily cardinal

It was a disheartening night in Minnesota for the Badger volleyball team, who faced a strong No. 10 Gophers squad. The Gophers (4-5 Big Ten, 16-4 overall) came out with intensity in the first two sets and, despite late pressure from Wisconsin (3-6, 15-7), swept the Badgers. The third set saw 13 ties and the Badgers striking back, but it was too little, too late. Wisconsin played catch-up to the Gophers through two sets, eventually gaining its first lead in the third set. Sophomore outside hitter Ellen Chapman helped tie the set with two kills, and junior right side hitter Julie Mikaelsen put the Badgers on top with a kill of her own. The lead mounted for Wisconsin, and at one point, the Badgers led the third set 16-13. But after a Minnesota timeout, the Gophers lashed back, scoring four straight points and reestablishing a competitive presence. For the rest of the set, the

Gophers and the Badgers traded points evenly, tying and exchanging leads. Wisconsin served for the set twice, but both attempts were refuted by the Gophers. A kill from Mikaelsen helped stave off match point for the Badgers, tying the score at 26-26, but Minnesota took the last two points, and, ultimately, the set and the match. The first and second sets were not as up-and-down as the last. Minnesota played nearly spotlessly to start, and with eight service aces, the Gophers clinched an easy win in the first. In the second, with the Badgers down 12-7, the Gophers committed three service errors, which helped Wisconsin pull within one point. There were six ties in the second set, but Wisconsin could not get the lead. In the following roller-coaster third set, they couldn’t keep it. The Badgers will return home to play Indiana this Friday at the UW Field House. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. UWBadgers.com contributed to this report.

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Sophomore outside hitter Ellen Chapman led the Badgers with 13 kills in Wisconsin’s loss to Minnesota Wednesday.

Men’s Basketball

Wisconsin No. 21 in coaches poll The Badgers checked in at No. 21 in USA Today’s preseason coaches poll, which was released Wednesday. Wisconsin is one of five Big Ten teams ranked in the top 25. The conference boasts three in the top 10 alone (No. 1 Indiana, No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Michigan). The Big Ten’s two-year sin-

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tradition of the axe and the rivalry,” freshman fullback Derek Watt said. Watt grew up in Wisconsin and said he attended an installment of the rivalry when he was a kid. The roots, combined with the perfect

gle-play cycle will pit Wisconsin against Indiana and Michigan just once, but the Badgers will play a home-and-home series against both Ohio State and No. 14 Michigan State. The Badgers will also play No. 10 Florida and No. 15 Creighton in the regular season. Wisconsin was ranked No. 12 in last year’s preseason poll. record in the rivalry of his older brother—NFL standout J.J. Watt—mean the Pewaukee native is well-schooled. “Every day [this week] going out to practice we touch the Axe, every day leaving the field we touch the Axe,” he said. “We’re just trying to do everything we can to keep it here.”

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Senior running back Montee Ball leads a senior class looking to claim Paul Bunyan’s Axe for a fourth consecutive year. By Parker Gabriel the daily cardinal

In 2004, this would not have even been a question. Of course Minnesota and Wisconsin are rivals. Arch-rivals. There is nobody on the schedule each would rather beat. That year, the Badgers beat the Gophers 38-14 at Camp Randall Stadium, marking the fifth consecutive year the home team laid claim to Paul Bunyan’s Axe. Since that November matchup, though, the Axe has taken permanent residence in Madison. Saturday, Wisconsin will attempt to win its ninth straight against the Gophers, which would match the longest winning streak by either team in the 122-game history of the rivalry. “I’m kind of a math guy and … the probability of winning nine times in a row, obviously it’s not a random chance, but it gets harder and harder to do each time,” redshirt junior offensive lineman Travis Frederick said. “So really our charge is to be able to put another one on top of that.” Over the last eight years, the math has been definitively on Wisconsin’s side. The Badgers have outscored the Gophers by an average of 15.5 points per contest (39.3 to 23.8), and the two teams have played just three games decided by 10 points or less. Still, the series has not lacked for drama. In 2005, then-freshman linebacker Jonathan Casillas blocked a punt and safety Ben Strickland recovered it in the endzone to cap off a wild 38-34 win at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. Strickland, who now coaches the safeties, served this week as part of the history lesson put on by the Badgers for young players and new coaches.

According to Frederick, his message was not surprising, but it was still powerful. “It doesn’t matter where we’re ranked or who’s supposed to win this game, it really doesn’t matter,” the Sharon, Wis., native said. “There are so many great stories in this rivalry that go back to guys just being tough or guys just playing out of their mind. So many things have happened in this rivalry that make it special for us.” Frederick also pointed to Wisconsin’s slugfest win (31-28) in 2009 as a sign that there is still intensity in the on-field rivalry. Still, Minnesota redshirt senior linebacker Mike Rallis told Minnesota media this week that competitiveness is key to any rivalry. “In a rivalry game, if you don’t ever win, it’s not really a rivalry,” he told Fox Sports North. For the Badgers, beyond the prevailing “1-0” mentality, the sense is that nobody wants to be the group that sees the winning streak die. “What makes it a little more urgent for us is we’ve had it here my entire tenure,” Frederick said “I’ve seen video of the of the team coming across the sidelines and taking it off of our hands. I just can’t imagine that happening and so I think that puts more of a sense of urgency behind it.” The Badgers have won 15 of the last 17 contests between the two teams dating back to 1994, which is also the last time the Gophers notched a win at Camp Randall. Every Badger will say the burn to beat Minnesota does not go away, even with the rise of more competitive matchups like Michigan State, Ohio State and Nebraska. “They make a big deal out of it, you just sit down, you learn the

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The Wisconsin men’s soccer team (1-2-0 Big Ten, 5-6-3 overall) has won consecutive games for the first time this season. The Badgers bested Green Bay 3-0 on a rainy Wednesday night at McClimon Soccer Complex. Goals came from senior midfielder Jerry Maddi, junior midfielder Nick Janus and sophomore defender David Caban. Junior goalkeeper Max Jentsch got the nod over freshman goalkeeper Chase Rau, despite Rau’s dominating performance against Michigan last weekend. “I’m really proud of the guys

tonight, it was a great performance. It’s never easy to win in an instate rivalry,” said head coach John Trask. “We went for the jugular, which was great as well—getting that third goal—we were able to get some guys who don’t always get playing time, but still are a big part of this program, into the game.” Green Bay had beaten the Badgers in three consecutive years. “It was very important. Losing to them last year probably kept us out of the NCAA tournament,” said sophomore defender AJ Cochran. “We came into this game really wanting to win it.” The last time the Badgers tallied 3 goals or more while keeping

a shutout was in 2008. Coming off a thrilling win against conference rival Michigan, the Badgers are picking up momentum in the final third of the season. “We are trying to get a rhythm,” said junior defender Paul Yonga. “Hopefully we can keep it going through this weekend at Michigan State.” This game found both the offense and defense in strong form, finishing three goals and holding Green Bay to a shutout. “I think we moved the ball really well tonight. We had a lot of composure and made

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BATTLE FOR PAUL BUNYAN’S AXE

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Junior running back James White’s 124 rush yards on just 16 carries against Purdue last weekend was overshadowed by Montee Ball’s big numbers.

Offense finding its groove after big win M omentum, in physics, is defined as mass times velocity. With improved offensive line play of late providing the mass and an inspired performance by senior running back Montee Ball last Saturday supplying the velocity, it looks like momentum is finally behind the Wisconsin Badgers ( 2-1 Big Ten, 5-2 Overall) for the first time this season.

Story by Brett Bachman After a commanding 38-14 victory over Purdue Saturday, the Badgers are looking to capitalize on their new-found head of steam heading into this week’s rivalry game against the Minnesota Gophers (0-2, 4-2). The Border Battle’s recent history only seems to increase the momentum Wisconsin carries into this Saturday’s contest. In the last 17 years the Badgers have won 15 times against Minnesota, taking home Paul Bunyan’s coveted Axe the last eight consecutive seasons. This history isn’t lost on Wisconsin redshirt freshman quarterback Joel Stave. “It’s really exciting for me. I’ve been watching this series for a long time,” he said. “To be a part of it and to get a chance

to keep that streak going is really exciting for me.” Minnesota, on the other hand, has allowed a strong start to the season to sputter out over the course of their first two conference games and suffered the loss of their senior star quarterback/receiver MarQueis Gray when he reinjured his ankle on a thirdquarter run last Saturday. Gray had spent the previous two weeks on the Gopher’s injury report due to the sprained ankle he sustained in week three as well as an inured knee. He was spotted wearing a boot on his injured foot this week, and his return for the Border Battle this weekend is listed as doubtful.

Coach Bret Bielema is still minimally preparing his team for Gray’s possible return. “I know he obviously aggravated an injury Saturday,” Bielema said in a press conference on Monday, “but when Gray gets going downhill now, he’s a load. He’s 250 pounds of lean, mean fighting machine coming at you.” In the case of Gray’s absence, Minnesota looks to rely on sophomore signal caller Max Shortell, who saw limited time last year and has already thrown for 791 yards this year as well as 6 touchdowns despite having only started two games so far this season. “I thought [Shortell] does a nice job when he’s on rhythm and has done some really good things.” Bielema said. “It’s a challenge for us.” Stave was in a similar position only a few weeks ago, making his first career start against the University of Texas El Paso. Since then, he has thrown for 871 yards with roughly 60 percent of his passes completed successfully. Part of the progress made in the passing game is certainly

attributable to the way that Ball and the Wisconsin run game have picked up in the last two games.

“To be a part of it and to get a chance to keep that streak going is really exciting for me.”

Joel Stave Redshirt freshman quarterback Wisconsin Badgers

“It really opens up the playbook, I think.” Stave said of Ball’s continued success And while he is certainly the centerpiece of the offense, Ball is only one part of a dynamic front that was able to pick up 645 yards against Purdue last Saturday. With Stave passing for 178 yards and a touchdown, junior running back James White adding his own touchdown off 124 total yards and redshirt freshman Melvin Gordon running for 80 yards on 7 carries. In the win, the Badgers showed that they have a multitude of threats that are all capable of produc-

ing big numbers. “When our guys all play well we’ve got a lot of weapons that you have to cover and be accountable for on defense,” Wisconsin offensive coordinator Matt Canada said. Stave, however, doesn’t see any value in statistics coming into a rivalry game like Saturday. “You take all those numbers and throw them out because they’re going to come out ready to play, so we’ve got to come out ready to play as well, and start fast.”

Montee Ball stats through seven games in 2012 compared to 2011 2011: 125 carries, 768 yards, 6.14 yards per carry 2012: 172 carries, 816 yards, 4.74 yards per carry

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RUNNING LIKE A BALL-ER

After getting off to a slow start through the first six games and posting sub-par numbers, running back Montee Ball had his best performance of the 2012 season at Purdue, rushing 29 times for a career-best 247 yards for three scores. In the process, Ball became the Big Ten’s all-time leader in touchdowns with 72, passing former Badgers running back legend Ron Dayne. The most astounding statistic from Ball’s breakout performance against the Boilermakers was his yards after contact. Ball racked up 194 yards after initial contact and continued to run hard as the game wore on, juking defenders left and right, especially on an impressive 67 yard score in the third quarter. Whether his latest performance puts him back in the Heisman conversation remains to be seen but, nonetheless, it was still Heisman-worthy.

BACK TO ITS OLD FORM

Many had their doubts about the direction that the Wisconsin football team was heading after a shaky start to the 2012 campaign, and for good reason. The traditionally high-powered offense was struggling to find its identity and was at the bottom of the barrel in

the Big Ten in total yards prior to the Purdue game. What a difference a week makes, though. The offense came to life in West Lafayette, Ind., and recorded 645 yards of total offense, the second-best total in school history, and scored a season-high 38 points. Another noteworthy emergence on the offensive side of the ball was the offensive line. The O-line dominated the line of scrimmage from the get-go and opened up massive running lanes for Ball, junior running back James White and redshirt freshman running back Melvin Gordon en route to combined 467 yards on the ground from the trio.

BEST DEFENSE IN THE CONFERENCE

In years past, the Wisconsin defense has been the team’s downfall and victims of big plays downfield, especially in critical games. The 2012 defense has reversed that identity and established themselves as one of the premier defenses in the conference. Led by the linebacker trio of junior Ethan Armstrong, junior Chris Borland and senior Mike Taylor, the defense ranks 26th in the country in points allowed, giving up an average of 18.4 points per game. Despite only forcing two interceptions on the year, the defensive front has not made it easy for opposing quarterbacks to get comfortable in the pocket, forcing 17 sacks thus far. The defense will be tested this weekend against Minnesota, as the Golden Gophers have two danger-

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ous signal callers with senior quarterback MarQueis Gray and sophomore quarterback Max Shortell, though Gray’s status is up in the air after he re-aggravated an ankle injury against Northwestern last weekend. Regardless of who is lined up under center for the Gophers, expect the Badgers to bring constant pressure.

DOMINATING THE BATTLE OF THE AXE

The historic rivalry for Paul Bunyan’s Axe between Wisconsin and Minnesota is the most-played rivalry in Division 1 football, dating back to 1890. While the Gophers lead the all-time series 59-54-8, the Badgers have the advantage in the trophy series, holding a 37-243 lead. Wisconsin has claimed the upper hand lately in the rivalry as they have won 15 of the 17 meetings, including eight straight. To make matters worse for the Gophers, they haven’t won in Camp Randall since 1994. Despite the long losing streak, rivalry games always bring the best out of teams, as it did for the ‘94 Minnesota team, who won a total of three games that year but beat Wisconsin, and fans should expect nothing less than Minnesota’s best this weekend.

HOME COOKIN’

While Wisconsin fans, players and the coaching staff claim that the friendly confines of Camp Randall Stadium are the best in the nation, the numbers finally back that statement up. With the recent home victory against Illinois Oct. 6th, the Badgers have increased their home winning streak to 20 games, dating back to 2009, and trails only LSU for the nation’s longest streak. While head coach Bret Bielema acknowledges that he doesn’t focus on the streak with his players, it is still an impressive streak considering the opponents that have traveled to Madison, especially then No.1 Ohio State in 2010. While there may be considerably more visiting fans due to the rivalry and a short trip for Gopher fans, there will be nothing short of an electric crowd of 82,000 packed inside Camp Randall.

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(9) South Carolina at (3) Florida, 2:30 p.m. Saturday

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NATIONAL OUTLOOK

Ducks look to run wild against Sun Devils

(2) Oregon at Arizona State, 8 p.m. Thursday Michigan State at (23) Michigan, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (4) Kansas State at (13) West Virginia, 6 p.m. Saturday

WEEK FOUR POLLS AP TOP 25 1. Alabama (60) 1500 2. Oregon 1436 3. Florida 1361 4. Kansas State 1296 5.Notre Dame 1283 6. LSU 1153 7. Ohio State 1071 8. Oregon State 1050 9. South Carolina 1042 10. Oklahoma 994 11. USC 874 12. Florida State 836 13. Georgia 753 14. Clemson 673 15. Mississippi State 591 16. Louisville 574 17. West Virginia 552 18. Texas Tech 444 19. Rutgers 405 20. Texas A&M 379 21. Cincinnati 294 22. Stanford 242 23. Michigan 177 24. Boise State 133 25. Ohio 104 Dropped from rankings: Texas 15, Louisiana Tech 23 Others receiving votes: Arizona State 92, TCU 88, Louisisna Tech 38, Texas 25

USA TODAY/COACHES 1. Alabama (59) 1475 2. Oregon 1414 3. Kansas State 1307 4. Florida 1297 5. Notre Dame 1251 6. LSU 1179 7. Oklahoma 1021 8. South Carolina 1012 9. USC 995 10. Florida State 919 11. Oregon State 839 12. Georgia 806 13. Clemson 741 14. Louisville 695 15. West Virginia 677 16. Mississippi State 671 17. Rutgers 495 18. Cincinnati 456 19. Texas A&M 397 20. Texas Tech 274 21. TCU 272 22. Boise State 271 23. Stanford 215 24. Arizona State 133 25. Michigan 96 Dropped from rankings: Texas 15, Louisiana Tech 24, Iowa State 25 Others receiving votes: Northwestern 77, Ohio 54, Texas 54, Louisian Tech 24, Wisconsin 16

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Oregon’s De’Anthony Thomas has only carried the ball 41 times but is averaging a monstrous 9.2 yards per carry in 2012. By Cameron Kalmon and Ryan Hill The Daily Cardinal

With week eight upon us, tensions are high as teams try to battle their way into the BCS title game on Jan. 7, 2013, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The number one game of the week would have to be the No. 9 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks taking on the No. 3 ranked Florida Gators. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks get a chance to show they should be in the BCS title game when they play the Arizona State Sun Devils. Also, the No. 23 Michigan Wolverines will be hosting the Michigan State Spartans. A game-by-game preview of each follows.

No. 9 South Carolina vs. No 3. Florida

This weekend’s premier game is definitely the Gamecocks traveling down to Gainesville, Fla., to knock on the Gator’s front door. The matchup gives the Gators a chance to further secure their spot in the BCS standings, but it’s a much more important game for the Gamecocks. Although losing to South Carolina would drop the Gators down in the polls, it would not decimate their chances of becoming national champions. However, it would mean just that for the Gamecocks. This is truly a chance to either become contenders or fade away into the dark. Florida and the Gamecocks are both bringing very well-rounded teams, but the Gators have the higher rank and better sta-

tistics. We’ll see if the Gamecocks can come through with an underdog victory or if the Gators will kill their chances of making it to the BCS title game.

No. 2 Oregon vs. Arizona State

The Ducks have to be angry and ready to play on Saturday after being snubbed by the BCS by falling behind the No. 3 Gators. Saturday’s game will be no easy task for Oregon, as Arizona State has only lost one game this season and are 3-0 at home. When the Ducks travel to the desert this weekend, they better be bringing all they have, including their leading scorer in senior running back Kenjon Barner. This year he has 10 touchdowns and has averaged 121.2 yards per game. The Sun Devils won’t be bringing as strong of a rushing game but their aerial assault will be something to watch for. Arizona State redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly did not see much action last year, but that hasn’t stopped him from making an impression now. Kelly has averaged 266.7 passing yards a game this season for 1,600 total yards on the season. It will be up to Oregon’s secondary to prevent this game from becoming an offensive shootout.

Michigan State vs. No. 23 Michigan

Michigan is 4-2 on the season with its only losses coming from top-ranked Alabama at a neutral site and No. 5 Notre Dame in

South Bend, Ind. Michigan will have to be ready for their intrastate rivals this Saturday. If Michigan wins and Iowa loses, Michigan will become the leader of the Big Ten Legends division. The Spartans have won the last four meetings, but are coming off of tough losses. Spartans junior quarterback Andrew Maxwell has passed for an average of 229.6 yards per game this year. It will be a hard-fought but critical game for Michigan to pull ahead of the Hawkeyes in the Legends Division.

No. 4 Kansas State vs. No. 13 West Virginia

The West Virginia Mountaineers face no easy task on Saturday after a heartbreaking loss last week to Texas Tech. After having the team’s national title hopes erased as well as what most likely was West Virginia senior quarterback Geno Smith’s last time in the Heisman spotlight, the team turns right around to host Wildcats senior quarterback Collin Klein in hopes of grabbing a tie atop the Big 12 standings. Klein has already thrown for 1,074 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 66.9 percent of his passes. But his running threat could cause more problems for the Mountaineers. The 6-foot-5, 226-pound signalcaller has rushed for 510 yards on 98 carries, good for a 5.2 average. Smith’s numbers are even more impressive, as the 6-foot3 passer has thrown 25 touchdowns without throwing a pick.

He has also completed 75.3 percent of his passes for 2,271 yards in one of the Mountaineers most promising early seasons in recent memory. The Wildcats secondary will have the seemingly impossible task of slowing down a pair of West Virginia wideouts that already have over 760 yards receiving in junior Stedman Bailey (766) and senior Tavon Austin (761). The Mountaineers defense will have a more run-stopping apprach, as Kansas State junior running back John Hubert has run for 606 yards, including a 95-yard touchdown run in week 1.

Predictions from around the web Mike Singer (CBS Sports): Badgers 41, Gophers 17

Bleacher Report: Badgers 38, Gophers 14

Tom Dienhart (Big Ten Network): Badgers 44, Gophers 14

Brent Yarina (Big Ten Network): Badgers 38, Gophers 13

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Wisconsin Badgers (2-1 Big Ten, 5-2 overall) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (0-2 Big Ten, 4-2 overall) Series: The Gophers lead the all-time series 59-54-8, while the Badgers lead the Axe series 37-24-3

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Wisconsin’s Bret Bielema (Seventh year as head coach: 65-21) and Minnesota’s Jerry Kill (Second year as head coach: 7-11)

The Badgers have won 15 of the last 17 meetings, including the last eight straight. The Gophers last won in Camp Randall Stadium in 1994

team roster

Green, Brandon Beal, Brendan Stoudermire, Troy Foreman, Dexter Shabazz, Martez Cooper, Keanon Maye, K.J. Gray, MarQueis Levine, Grayson Travis, Demarius Leidner, Mitch Reeves, Spencer Wilson, Cameron Manuel, James Nelson, Philip Johnson, Antonio Shortell, Max McDonald, Andre Wells, Derrick Fruechte, Isaac Cosgrove, Connor Jones, Marcus Harbison, Jamel Montgomery, Steven Cesario, C.J. Rallis, Nick Westerhaus, Peter Engel, Derrick Dicke, Cedric

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