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Hulsey confuses Baldwin support By Beth Pickhard The Daily Cardinal
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Academy Award Winning Documentarian and UW-Madison Alumnus Errol Morris accredits UW with much of his success. Morris spoke Thursday as part of the university’s Year of the Arts.
Award-winning documentarian, UW alum praises university By Taryn McCormack The Daily Cardinal
Academy Award-winning documentarian and 1969 UW-Madison alum Errol Morris spoke Thursday at a Humanities Without Boundaries Event as part of the university’s Year of the Arts. Morris said he accredits UW-Madison for much of his success. “This school made an incredible difference in my life. I don’t know where I would be without the University of WisconsinMadison,” Morris said. Morris said he struggled to be to be accepted into a university until he was advised to apply to UW-Madison. “I thought I was headed for diesel mechanic school. The
placement officer of my high school urged me to apply to the University of Wisconsin because they take everybody,” Morris said. Morris said his fascination with film started at UW-Madison as well.
“I got my degree in history at a time when this department was probably the best in the world.” Errol Morris documentarian UW-Madison alum
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The Student Service Finance Committee voted to endorse Chair Matt Manes’ proposed Campus Services Fund Thursday. The CSF, part of Manes’ proposed strategic budget plan, would empower the Associated Students of Madison to ensure funding for services they deem “essential” to the student body. SSFC representative Aliyya Terry critiqued the proposal in open forum, offering several amendments to Manes’ original proposal. Terry’s amendments included potential limits on the CSF, such as a cap on the total number of services the CSF could fund at a given time. Terry also said ASM members should be required to col-
lect a certain number of student signatures before proposing a CSF service. According to Manes’ original proposal, any ASM member could propose a service for the CSF, while non-members would be required to first gather 30 student signatures before proposing. Terry suggested ASM members meet the 30-signature requirement as a way to “actively engage” the student body. “It’s a way of opening the door to get students involved in the process,” Terry said. However, other council members disagreed. SSFC Secretary Jason Smathers said the proposed amendments would “limit the [the CSF] from the outset.” Regarding the 30-signature
“This was clearly a misunderstanding and the next time I’ll put it in writing.” Brett Hulsey candidate 77th Assembly District
fications out just to make sure in the future,” Hulsey said. “This was clearly a misunderstanding and the next time I’ll put it in writing.” Ben Manski, Green Party candidate for District 77, said Hulsey hulsey page 3
an amazing grant, a gift. They received literally thousands of films,” Morris said. “You could go to the Historical Society Library and order them up. I started compulsively watching movies.” Errol Morris’ film, “The Fog of the War,” is dedicated to two of Morris’ favorite Wisconsin professors, Harvey Goldberg and George Mosse. “I got my degree in history at a time when this department was probably the best in the world,” Morris said. “The two major professors, who were fabulously interesting and absolutely diametrically opposed, really are responsible for what interests me. It all came out of this place and for that I am really grateful.”
SSFC endorses chair’s proposed Campus Services Fund By Alison Bauter
Brett Hulsey, Dane County Supervisor and Democratic 77th Assembly District candidate, retracted claims he made Wednesday that he received the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. At a debate of District 77 candidates, Hulsey said he received Baldwin’s endorsement. “I am honored to have the support of Representative Tammy Baldwin. Spencer Black is supporting me along with Senator Risser, County Executive Falk, Mayor Dave,” Hulsey said during the debate. Hulsey said Thursday he had received a call from Baldwin following the Sept. 14 primary, but misunderstood their communication. “She called me the day after the campaign, the primary, to congratulate me and I thought we
talked about it, but I guess it is just a misunderstanding,” he said. Baldwin has not endorsed anyone in the District 77 race. “I will be sending e-mail veri-
suggestion, Smathers said the mechanism for student input already existed in electing members of ASM. “I just don’t see what the problem is,” Smathers said. Following the CSF’s passage, Manes said he would present his proposal, along with a questionand-answer session, to ASM Nov. 3, before moving on to debate the following week. The meeting ended with the council going into closed session for budget training. The SSFC’s two newest members, Rae Lymer and Riaan Roux, completed budget training along with the rest of the council. They will be officially sworn in at the SSFC’s next meeting Tuesday as the council begins its new budget season.
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New York Times Columnist Bob Herbert urges the American public to take action to end the Afghanistan war at the UW law school.
New York Times columnist condemns Afghanistan war By Tessa Hahn The Daily Cardinal
Herbert spoke about the American public’s ignorance of the war in Afghanistan and the need to end the conflict. New York Times columnist Bob Herbert led the UW Law School’s annual Robert W. Kastenmeier lecture Thursday. Herbert said the justifications for the Afghanistan war are trivial and not worth the destruction for Americans and Afghanis. “This is what war is: Suffering and bloodshed and terror and
death,” Herbert said. “It’s a horror that’s almost unimaginable to those who have not experienced it, and if we are going to subject our young people to that kind of hell, there ought to be a damn good reason for it.” Herbert said Americans do not know the purpose of the ongoing war. “The problem, folks, is not with the troops. It’s with us,” Herbert said. “We’re fighting these terrible wars with no real sense of what we’re doing, what herbert page 3
“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”
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I am not in the least bit ashamed to admit I suck at this whole academics deal. Scratch that, I suck at the whole test taking crap. Scratch that, I suck at the part where you actually have to remember what you learned in lecture and then regurgitate it. Erase, erase, erase… Shit, what was I just saying? Oh yeah, you know that stuff professors mention as “noteworthy,” and then two minutes after the cumulative test you don’t know and more importantly don’t care what you just studied? Yup, that stuff. I am talking about all the “easy A” classes, the GPA boosters, the classes in which you don’t even have to attend to get a decent grade. They are anything but GPA boosters for me… More
like GPA ruiners! Thing is, I actually go to those “easy” classes, I rarely miss a lecture. I do the whole note cards gig, I memorize and triple-highlight my notebook in multiple colors DAYS before the test, and you know what? I still end up bombing the exams. And no, it doesn’t hurt my ego to admit this. Weather and Climate, anyone? NutriSci? “Rocks for Jocks”? C’mon, I can’t be the only one bankin’ on the curve here.
Another thing—I am not looking for the guy who tutors to try and get laid.
What I am trying to say is I need major help. (Ironically enough, I don’t need help in the classes for my major. Psh, I actually set the curve in my journalism classes.) What I REALLY need is
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a tutor. I am looking for an intelligent, wise and talented young individual available after 5 p.m. weekdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Previous tutoring experience is a plus. Individual must be a UW student living on campus. In other words, no creepy old men or overly perfumed old maids. That said, acceptable meeting places are…public places. Preferably you are taking or have taken the following courses: EnviSci 127, ComArts 361 and Botany 260. Now, a little about me, your potential subject. I am a junior majoring in journalism and need help with the last of my “general classes.” I am a really good student, honestly. I rarely miss lecture. I am over-zealous and take pages of notes, I do all the readings, even the “suggested” ones. I ask questions in class and go to the TA’s office hours. Some would even go so far as to call me an overachiever. I prefer to make study guides, note
cards and do practice tests before taking the exam. I often feel as though I am very prepared walking into exams, and then feel the opposite walking out of them. I do well on short answer and essay tests, and fail miserably on multiple-choice Scantron tests. I used to blame the professors for my lack of ability when it comes to test taking, but now I really only blame myself and the “easy” classes of UW-Madison. What I am not looking for in a tutor: the kid who thinks everyone is dumb, gets all A’s and is only using tutoring as a way to boost his ego and his résumé. Another thing—I am not looking for the guy who tutors to try and get laid. One more requirement, I am looking for someone who speaks my language. In other words, Shakespearean scholars need not apply. So, if after reading all these of requirements you think you qualify for the esteemed position of “easy class” tutor, e-mail tcurley@wisc. edu. Rates are negotiable.
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keep up pride without the purple Erica andrist & Ryan Adserias sex columnists As many of you know, this past Wednesday, Oct. 20, was Spirit Day. Spirit Day was a nationally promoted event with the goal of “[supporting] teens who took their lives because of anti-LGBT bullying,” according to the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). In order to do this, LGBT folks and allies wore purple, posted Facebook statuses in support of LGBT equality and took some time to remember the lives lost to homophobia. We were proud to wear purple and stand with our allies in support and celebration of queer youth. We hope you were proud, too. But today, Spirit Day is over. The purple has returned to the dresser drawer and the Facebook statuses have returned to our mundane dayto-day goings-on. Currently, Ryan’s is about having a postterm paper cocktail, and Erica’s is about squash. Not exactly the height of activism. The fight for LGBT equality, however, is far from over. As such, we issue a challenge. Do not wait for special days like Spirit Day to bring your allyship out of the closet. Spirit, acceptance and camaraderie are important parts of ending hate and discrimination against queer folks, but one day’s worth is not enough. Today, countless gay teens will get up, go to school and be bullied as viciously as they were yesterday. And the day before. And the day before. Get involved. There are numerous organizations on campus and in the Madison area working to promote civil
rights for LGBT individuals, reduce queer health disparities and provide safe spaces for queer folks and/or allies. Check out the LGBT Campus Center (LGBTCC), Queer People of Color (QPOC), QGrads, Queer Student Alliance, UW Ten Percent Society (TPS), OutReach, Genderqueer Madison, Fair Wisconsin or AIDS Network. Get educated. Many of these organizations offer educational programming, and confronting the raw reality of the discrimination LGBT people face is an important part of being an ally. Get vocal. We cannot rely on our clothing to make a difference in the presence of homophobia. It’s vital to speak out against bigotry and hate in our communities. Get out the vote. It’s election season, and Wisconsin candidates have made their positions clear. Scott Walker vetoed domestic partnership benefits approved by the Milwaukee County Board. Ron Johnson called civil rights for LGBT folks “not much of an issue.” Get out your checkbook. Whether you donate to political candidates who support gay rights, organizations that work to provide direct services to queer folks or even to your favorite queer websites or bloggers, you’re helping to support LGBT communities. Of course, this is a challenge we issue not just to our straight allies, but also to ourselves. Hardly any of us identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Thus, it’s important for us to be allies, too. We too must take a stand against the heteronormativity, cissexism and biphobia that exist in our communities. We must
not issue ourselves a free pass because we also are confronted with discrimination. Our queer identities do not rescue us from being allies to others.
Spirit, acceptance, and camaraderie are important parts of ending hate and discrimination against queer folks, but one day’s worth is not enough.
As we serve as allies, we must also look inward to see how we ourselves may perpetuate injustice. Bullying and discrimination take many
forms, and just because we wore purple on Wednesday doesn’t mean we are absolved of the ways in which we commit them. Social isolation or disdain can be just as damaging as physical violence. An offhand “that’s so gay” can be just as dehumanizing as “faggot.” As we work to root out the problematic attitudes around us, let us not forget to root out the problematic attitudes within us. Keep fighting. Keep hoping. Keep believing. Keep the spirit alive. E-mail any questions or comments on Spirit Day and any other sexually related topics to sex@dailycardinal.com.
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Madison Fire Dept. responds to 14 outdoor fires Wednesday Madison Firefighters dashed around Madison to put out 14 outdoor fires Wednesday. “The unseasonably warm and dry weather of the past several weeks has increased the potential for fires that have started in dried vegetation, most nota-
bly fallen leaves,” Madison Fire spokeswoman Lori Writh said in a statement. Along with these conditions, the main cause of the fires was cigarette butts being dropped into gutters. The fires were reported from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. all over the city, according to the Capital Times. Additionally over the course of ten days, from Oct. 8-18, firefighters had to extinguish nine leaf pile fires. Leaf burning is not permitted in Madison, Writh said.
Woman allegedly steals SUV, runs over father, robs woman
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Tim Kaine, Democratic Committee Chairmen, encouraged Wisconsin citizens to cast early votes in the Nov. 2 election.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine urges early voting By Ariel Shapiro The Daily Cardinal
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine rallied for Wisconsin’s major Democratic candidates at the Capitol Thursday afternoon. “I travel everywhere, but I don’t make courtesy visits, and I don’t make sympathy visits,” Kaine told the crowd. “I only come to places where we’ve got great shots and great candidates to win elections.” Kaine encouraged students and community members to cast their ballot early and stressed how important the upcoming election is. “We’ve gotta win these races for three reasons,” Kaine said. “We’ve gotta win because we’re right, we’ve gotta win because we’ve got great candidates … and then there’s a third reason we gotta win. We gotta win to show the other side that they can’t buy elections with secret money.” In response to some recent polls placing his opponent in the lead, Democratic gubernatorial
hulsey from page 1 has claimed a “long line of endorsements,” including one from the Capital Times. The Capital Times released their endorsement for Manski on their website Thursday. “He had been making it appear as though [The Capital Times] had been supporting him,” Manski said. Manski said Hulsey is worried he has not received as many Democratic endorsements as he would have hoped.
herbert from page 1 we’re trying to achieve, and why we haven’t succeeded after all these years.” Herbert said he advocates for change and awareness to end the war through his columns and lectures. “I would like people to stand up, speak out, demonstrate if you are so inclined, but raise your voices … I want to hear people, not remain silent,” Herbert said.
candidate Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said it is the vote that really counts. “The other side is so cocky, they are so overconfident that they’ve already ordered the drinks,” Barrett said. “This isn’t about polls, this is about people, and that’s where you come in, because democracy is the ultimate participatory sport.” Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin said one of the greatest challenges facing Democrats this season is the amount of misinformation in media outlets like Fox News and talk radio. “In this context of lies, we must all be the truth tellers, and that means reminding people whose mess this is,” she said. Afraid Walker will send Wisconsin back to the same policies that got us into the recession in the first place, Barrett said it is imperative to keep moving forward. “I need your help, Tammy needs your help, the state legislators need your help,” Barrett said. “It’s all about people getting out the vote.” “You would think that if you were the Democratic nominee you would have all of those endorsements, but he doesn’t,” Manski said. “In fact, many leading Democrats are supporting me and I think that has caused so much concern for my opponent that he has misrepresented who is backing him.” State Senate Fred Risser, D-Madison, said he supports Hulsey because Risser is “endorsing the Democratic candidates for assembly and he is one of them.” “I want to hear their voices.” Herbert said he hopes through increasing the public’s outcry, the struggle of the war will not rely solely on the soldiers. “We need to share in the sacrifice of that war,” Herbert said. “We all need to participate in that fight, we need to support that fight, we need to pay for that fight and we need to recognize what that fight is doing to us here at home in the United States.”
A woman allegedly ran over her father after stealing her father’s Cadillac Escalade and hitting two vehicles Wednesday night. Theresa R. Petty, 27, allegedly jumped into the driver’s seat of her 52-year-old father’s SUV while in a parking lot on Monroe Street, according to the police incident report. “In an attempt to stop the theft, the father stood on the running board of the SUV, ordering his daughter to stop,” Madison Police spokesman Joel
DeSpain said. According to DesSpain, as Petty drove out of the parking ramp on Monroe Street she allegedly collided with a Toyota SUV. The Toyota was then pushed into the Subaru behind it. The Toyota and Subaru were both extensively damaged, but the drivers of both vehicles did not suffer serious injuries. This collision caused the father to fall to the pavement. The victim told police after he got up his daughter backed the
Escalade into him, knocking him to the ground again. Petty’s father was taken to a hospital, but had no significant injuries, DeSpain said. Petty is also allegedly involved in a robbery that occurred early Thursday morning. The suspect took the purse of a 71-year-old woman in the Woodman’s Food Market parking lot, according to the incident report. The suspect then allegedly struck a parked car while driving away from the area in an Escalade.
Goverment Accountability Board predicts 50% voter turnout By Beth Pickhard The Daily Cardinal
The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board predicts 50 percent of eligible Wisconsin voters will vote in the Nov. 2 midterm elections. There is much interest in this election because of the governor’s race and a close U.S. senate race, Kevin Kennedy, director of the GAB, said in a statement. He said there are also significant local referenda up for vote throughout Wisconsin. Stephen Duerst, chairman of UW-Madison College Republicans, said students are interested in this election and are likely to vote, but perhaps not as much as 50 percent. “I think that certainly stu-
dents are [aware of ] the message that the media has been sending that this going to be a monumental election just in terms of the switch and the sweep that is going to occur,” he said. Evan Giesemann, chairman of UW-Madison College Democrats, said many candidates have come to campus to speak to students. “I think President Obama fired up a lot of students and got them interested in this election when he was here at the end of September,” Giesemann said. “I’ve seen a lot of student excitement about the election on campus campus since then.” Duerst said both Republican and Democrat students have worked
hard on campaigns and have a “vested interest” in the election. “I think President Obama fired up a lot of students and got them interested in this election when he was here at the end of September.” Evan Giesemann chairman UW-Madison College Democrats
Within recent years, the highest voter turnout in an off-year general election was 50.9 percent in 2006, when a Wisconsin referendum on same-sex marriage was on the ballot, according to the GAB.
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Talking ’bout a Rebelution By Tiffany Karalis The Daily Cardinal
“Whether you want love or money / good fortune or fame / you want a brand new card / you want the world to change / you better take some action right now, oh yes.” Oh yes, don’t these words sound just like that oh-so-familiar voice in your head? Well, you’re not the only one who can relate to the lyrics from “Courage to Grow,” one of Rebelution’s songs. In fact, relating to their audience is exactly Rebelution’s intent. Rebelution formed in 2003 at Santa Barbara College in California, and since their formation, this reggae band has continually increased their nationwide popularity. The band consists of four exceptionally talented young artists: Eric Rachmany on vocals and guitar, Rory Carey on keyboards, Wesley Finley on drums and Marley Williams on bass. In an interview with Rachmany, I couldn’t resist asking the most cliché of all questions—if you were stranded alone on a desert island, what three things would you want to have with you? “Food, water and my guitar,” Rachmany responded. “It’s all I’d need to survive.” Photo courtesy Joan Marcus
Starring in the thought-provoking, hard-hitting musical “Spring Awakening” are the youthful Wendla and Melchior, played by Elizabeth Judd and Christopher Wood.
Stay ‘awake’ for this spectacular musical By Blake Rhiner The Daily Cardinal
“You can’t leave the same,” Elizabeth Judd said of the experience that is the Tony Award winning musical “Spring Awakening.” It is an experience that will challenge you. One that will make you think. One that Judd, who plays the leading role of Wendla, has had first hand, both on and off the stage. In 2007, “Spring Awakening” swept the Tony Awards, winning for eight of 13 nominations. Among these were the awards for best musical, book, score, direction and featured actor. However, long before this success on Broadway, “Spring Awakening” was quite a controversial piece of art. Originally a German play written by Frank Wedekind in 1891, “Spring Awakening” was the subject of censorship due to its mature and sexual themes. It was often banned, and when the first English performance premiered in New York City in 1917, only one matinee performance was allowed—to a limited audience. In 2006 “Spring Awakening” was adapted into a musical, premiering on Broadway that December to rave reviews. Now in its second national tour, the musical will stop in Madison for a three-show run at the Wisconsin Union Theater. The current adaptation of “Spring Awakening” is a high-energy rock musical, having won eight Tony Awards, it’s an undeniably phenomenal show. However, the most interesting aspect of the musical is not the award-winning score or choreography, but the controversy that surrounds the story and the social commentary it provides. The story follows a group of adolescents growing up in the late 19th century. Among these is Wendla Bergmann, played by Judd, who begins the show by asking her mother a question familiar to most mothers: Where do babies come from? However, this is not a question that Wendla’s mother or any other adults the teenage group asks are prepared to answer, and this search for answers and denial of guidance is one of the main themes the show explores. “They’re not willing to share these things because it makes them uncomfortable or because it’s not the way they were brought up, and so you see the consequences of that,” Judd said of this interaction between youth and the elders in the play. “The story is set in 1891, but absolutely, those things happen today all the time.”
As for Judd, these issues are relatable ones. Her personal journey with the show began the first time she saw the musical with her parents prior to auditioning. “When we left, my dad was crying and my mom was extremely moved,” she said. “We all had been so surprised by how moved we were by this one musical. We got to engage in these conversations that we had never had before about certain things. And so after I saw it and saw what happened, what conversations we were having, I was like, ‘I have to be a part of this.’” The actors playing the roles of the adolescent characters range in age from 18 to 24. This is the first major touring show for many of them, and their excitement is palpable. “Being so young, everyone is just so excited about this,” Judd said. “Every day we always say, ‘How are we doing this, how did we get to do this?’” The excitement of simply being a part of this experience has translated to excellent onstage performances. “I think bringing that energy out every night on stage is something really exciting to watch,” Judd added. Being that the musical is about a group of adolescents, the growth and self discovery of the role of Wendla is one that Judd can easily identify with. However, this is not to say that the musical is solely for adolescents. People of all ages can relate and interact with the themes that the musical presents. “Everything [that happens] in this show is something that everyone goes through,” Judd said. “Whether you choose to relate or not, it’s pretty spot-on no matter what age you are. That’s what my parents always say.” If you enjoy thought-provoking, socially critical or hard-hitting rock musicals, this is a show you might want to check out. As for what to expect when the curtain opens, “there are times in the show when it’s very, very intense, and there are also times in the show where everyone’s rocking out and all you want to do is just jump up and sing out and rock out with everyone,” Judd said. And for what to expect when the curtain closes once again, “You can expect to leave completely changed,” Judd said. “I left and was totally moved. It’s quite a range of emotions.” “Spring Awakening” will be performed Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 p.m. and at 11:59 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Union’s Union Theatre. Ticket information is available at www.uniontheater.wisc.edu.
“Performing in a college town really showed us the importance of playing for kids—they’re the ones constantly surrounding themselves with music.” Eric Rachmany lead vocalist and guitarist Rebelution
My second most anticipated question was: what is the origin of the name Rebelution? The mellow yet strongly inspirational quartet believe their music to be a voice for a new kind of “revolution,” one that despite all the social and political issues taking place in our incessantly demanding world, everyone, even the rebellious non-conformists, can find common musical ground in a peaceful manner. While each band member has diverse tastes in musicians and musical genres, they all concur on the foundation of their music’s aspired theme: encouragement. Early on, Rebelution regularly performed covers from some of their favorite artists like Bob Marley and Don Carlos. Their enticing message of ambition was not introduced until their first full-length album, Courage to Grow. Upon its release,
Courage to Grow came to be Rebelution’s breakthrough album, praised for its captivating melodies, socially cognizant lyrics and savoir-faire fashion. Nevertheless, Rebelution revisited their roots in July of 2010 when they covered Bob Marley’s “Natural Mystic” on Putumayo World Music’s Tribute to a Reggae Legend. “Safe and Sound,” the third track from Courage to Grow that played a large role in the album’s ascension towards the top of Billboard’s Reggae Charts, remains the band’s most popular tune. When asked if he had grown tired of the persistent request of “Safe and Sound” at every concert, Rachmany expressed his view in amiable contradiction. “Over time we have experimented with infusing varying styles into our music,” he said. “But it’s ‘Safe and Sound’ that has taught us how to please our audience in evolving as musical entertainers.” As for his personal favorite tune, Rachmany favors performing “Moonlight” because of the gentle acoustic variation of its melody, as well as the meaningful passion integrated into his lyrics, “Don’t worry, we’ll be fine if we just wait / Let’s try to relate, in our own worlds we’ll be okay.” Behind all the peaceful composure presented in Rebelution’s lyrical serenity and stylistic tranquility, Rachmany and his bandmates feel one of the biggest challenges they face as musical entertainers is the constant stress of “moving from place to place and finding that continuously switching comfort zone” while touring. To all those aspiring musicians out there who believe musical fame is all glitz, dough and glamour, Rachmany affirms that even laissez-faire bands like Rebelution face challenges as successful artists. “If you’re trying to make it big, aim to play for as many people as you can,” Rachmany said. Rebelution is undoubtedly excited to be back in a college environment such as Madison. “Performing in a college town really showed us the importance of playing for kids—they’re the ones constantly surrounding themselves with music,” Rachmany said. “But the bottom line is to stay true, enjoy the music and appreciate what you’re doing for your audience, your bandmates and yourself.” Rebelution will be performing at Madison’s Majestic Theatre tonight as part of their “Give Thanks Tour.” Artists Pepper, Zion I and Tribal Seeds will also be performing tonight. Tickets are available at the door for $24.. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music will begin at 7:30 p.m.
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The Santa Barbara quartet Rebelution bring their inspirational lyrics and infectious Reggae music to the Majestic Theatre tonight.
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Washington and the Bear
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Other Democratic candidates could learn from Tammy Dan tollefson opinion columnist
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adger fans shouted cheers of “We love you, Tammy!” as they walked past the Baldwin camp on their way to Camp Randall. In a midterm election year in which being an incumbent and a Democrat are strikes one and two, it’s all the more amazing to see six-term U.S. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin still managing to hit home runs with the crowd. Tammy and her staffers started campaigning early on homecoming Saturday, as they do every weekend leading up to the Nov. 2 elections. She and three “Team Tammy” members were under the Randall Street arch by 9:45 a.m. handing out stickers, shaking hands and signing supporters up for yard signs. Her team quickly grew from three to seven as the fans started pouring in. She needed all the staff she could get. Constituents of the 2nd District, which covers Madison along with a large chunk of southern Wisconsin, are informed and engaged; none of them were afraid to approach Tammy and strike up a conversation on any particular issue (a little pregame liquid courage never hurt anyone). But she was ready for it. At one point Tammy had been talking with a Badger fan from her district for 20 minutes before she realized it was time to leave for her next campaign stop at the Dane County Farmer’s Market. She’s always ready to hear from the people she represents. Tammy told me the campaign trail is her best opportunity to learn about the issues facing people of the 2nd District. That’s when they’re most engaged. As Republican officials keep claiming the “enthusiasm gap” will help them overcome Democrats on Nov. 2, Tammy was quick to remind me that the conservative side is banking on young people staying at home. “There’s an expectation that young people won’t vote, that students won’t vote … Alright,
I’m going to show up and ask students to show up.” So she goes to Badger football games, concerts at Memorial Union and debates in the Business School to tell students she needs their support. And she’s been doing that successfully for over a decade now. There’s a reason for her success. Tammy truly embodies the ideologies of progressive voters in the 2nd District. After attending UW Law School and serving on the county board and in the state assembly, she was the first Wisconsin woman elected to Congress. Excluding incumbents, Tammy was also the first ever openly gay candidate to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She’s one of those rare political treasures that Democrats should feel confident re-electing term after term. But Tammy attributes her success to the connections she shares with constituents, not just her background. “There’s a significant alignment between the issues I pressed and the concerns of the people I represent,” she told me when we sat down in Peet’s Coffee at Memorial Union. She had just finished introducing Ari Herstand to the crowd for the last Summer Series concert of the year at the Terrace. “That’s pretty crazy,” Herstand told the audience. “I’ve never been introduced by a congresswoman before.” That’s exactly how Tammy connects with her constituents. She goes where they are and she listens to what they have to say—something other candidates could learn from this election cycle. In Wisconsin this year, more money has been spent on televised political ads than any other state in the nation, yet you won’t see Tammy attacking her opponent on TV. “Most of my resources are invested in field organizers,” she told me. “I’m running a campaign that’s person-to-person … Let’s get this person’s vote, let’s get that person’s vote, let’s get them out.” And it’s a strategy that scares Republicans. For instance, in Wisconsin’s 7th District, Ashland County District Attorney Sean Duffy has
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raised nearly $1.5 million this campaign cycle to fight against Julie Lassa for retiring congressman Dave Obey’s open seat. By comparison, Tammy’s opponent, business owner Chad Lee, has only raised about $76,000 in his uphill battle against the congresswoman. Unlike other congressional races in Wisconsin, Lee hasn’t benefitted from top national Republican contributors and special interest groups. National Republicans leaders know there are seats you have a chance of winning and seats you don’t. Tammy’s is one that isn’t within reach. Even though Tammy is dominating Lee in fundraising numbers, they share some similar concerns: jobs and the economy. Until our economy is in full recovery mode, she told me, these are her top priorities. Stories from struggling constituents leave a mark on Tammy, but it’s her determination to fix our economy that leaves her constituents confident in their congresswoman. And she’s fighting for her past accomplishments, too. “Until we had this enormous recession to deal with, the number one issue I heard
from constituents was health care,” she said. “It’s been my life’s work to help create a system where everyone will have coverage that’s high-quality and they can afford.” With Republicans threatening to win a majority in Washington, she fears that universal health care won’t make it through all of its phases if Democrats like herself don’t fight hard in the last two weeks leading up to the election. And she’s been fighting hard. In a foreign affairs debate last Sunday against Lee, Tammy didn’t hesitate to pounce. But unlike many of her fellow Democrats across Wisconsin, Tammy’s attacks highlighted her understanding of the issues, not the personal faults of her opponent. “First, you start by knowing what the Millennium Development Goals are,” she told the crowd after Lee failed to answer a question on the set of international goals aimed at reducing worldwide poverty and disease. That’s the reason Tammy will be re-elected this year, and why she should be for as long as she still wants a seat in the House. Tammy already knows the ins and outs of each and every policy item that
comes across her desk—she doesn’t make uninformed decisions on the fly. By the same token, she knows the people of Wisconsin, and days on the campaign trail—be they at football games or debates—only increase her understanding. I’m confident Tammy will be reelected on Nov. 2. Not just because Republicans are scared of her, but because she truly is the best reprsentative for Wisconsin’s 2nd District. Her progressive stance on the issues shaping this election only complements her competence and personality. With fewer than two weeks left until the election, other Democratic candidates need to latch onto progressive champions like Tammy. They need to realize what Tammy has known for years—that if you connect with the people, your opponents’ attacks will fall on deaf ears. Hopefully her army of supporters can help close the gap this election cycle and give her fellow Democrats what she’s given to Wisconsin for over a decade: Confidence. Dan Tollefson is a senior majoring in English. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
Is ‘Teach Me How to Bucky’ really a good recruitment tool for UW? jaime brackeen opinion columnist
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hen “Teach Me How to Bucky” played on the big screen for the first time at the Minnesota Homecoming football game, I cheered and applauded in joy at this affirmation of just how wonderful my school is. It was clear that the thousands of other students felt similarly as we tightened our bonds in a sea of red school spirit. How could anyone say anything against it? The video had all the Madison icons of our age: Chancellor Biddy Martin, UW Band Director Mike Leckrone and even the Piccolo Man. Yes, it assured any doubters that Bucky is the coolest school mascot in the Big Ten. Yes, I find myself bobbing to the beat. But do I think this video justly represents our school in its entirety and should therefore
be used by our administration as a way to draw in applicants? No. First of all, I would like to say that I am in no way criticizing the students who made this video. They are a fantastic representation of the creative minds UW-Madison nurtures—props to them.
Do I think this video justly represents our school in its entirety and should therefore be used by our administration as a way to draw in applicants? No.
My problem is that, if this video is used as a marketing tool for our university, it only targets a very specific audience—white kids. As was brought to my attention during a discussion in my Theater 357 class, there is not one student of a different race in the video, making it entirely void of diversity. Don’t get me wrong, I know that these kids made the video
with their friends and there was no reason for them to seek out a true representation of Madison’s demographics. They already went above and beyond by putting the video together as it is. The demographics of the video only start to matter when it turns into a recruitment tool. And while thousands of views and comments on YouTube and Facebook make it clear that this video has encouraged many to apply to the university this fall, I’m concerned it is discouraging others who feel they don’t match the type of UW students portrayed in the song. As full as Wisconsin is with parties, football and school spirit, our institution also incorporates academics and diversity. We don’t all rage hardcore every weekend and, heaven forbid, not all students care that UW-Madison is a Big Ten school. We can be proud that this video exposes the sweetest band director to ever live and a chancellor who can actually relate to her students while reminding students to be thank-
ful for the characters we’ve grown to know and love on State Street. But what this video is lacking is any of the amazing student orgs that make things happen on campus every day. Or any of our other Division I sports teams that have years of titles and trophies to their names. And what about the other music programs on campus like choir and orchestra? By watching “Teach Me How to Bucky,” a prospective student will see the spirit and school pride that this university embodies, but they don’t see any of the other components UW-Madison brings to the table.
As full as Wisconsin is with parties, football and school spirit, our institution also incorporates academics and diversity.
Badger fans can be proud to say that this parody-gone-viral came
from their school or their state, but viewers must keep in mind that students at UW-Madison are not all white, football-loving, hip-hop listening partygoers who need to learn how to Bucky. So let the world see what Madison’s mascot is capable of. Let them wish that they went to this school if they do not already, but let us also continue to defy the inaccurate Wisconsinite stereotype portrayed in this video. When it comes to recruiting fresh faces, our administration shouldn’t rely on a video that only focuses on one aspect of our university. It should depend on if they have something valid to contribute to our campus family and if they want to embrace the spirit of this school no matter how they decide to show it. “Teach Me How to Bucky” is a great video, but it must be taken as a grain of salt along with the billions of other perks this university has to offer. Jaime Brackeen is a sophomore majoring in journalism. We welcome all feedbakc. Please send your responses to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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As regular season winds down, race for Big Ten championship continues to heat up By Cory Romdenne the daily cardinal
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Sophomore defenseman Stefanie McKeough has helped anchor a defense that has allowed just one goal in it’s first through four games.
Top-ranked Badgers welcome Buckeyes for weekend tilt By Nico Savidge the daily cardinal
Back atop the college hockey rankings, the Wisconsin women’s hockey team will face off against Ohio State this weekend, the squad that ended the Badgers’ season last spring. Back in March, Wisconsin welcomed the Buckeyes to the Eagle’s Nest in Verona for the first round of the WCHA playoffs, needing a strong showing in the conference tournament to move on to the NCAA Tournament. Instead, the team suffered two overtime losses as then-freshman Buckeye forward Hokey Langan earned a hat trick in the second game of the playoff series. The result was a team that started its season expecting to play late into the spring and possibly earn another national title, but instead was bounced in the first round of the postseason. Sophomore defenseman Stefanie McKeough said the Badgers, now ranked No. 1 in the USCHO.com poll, will have those losses in mind when they take the ice Friday evening. “We can joke about it in a sense, but I think most of us are ready to show them that we’re ready for a fight,” McKeough said. Standing between the Badgers and redemption is one of the best
max from page 8 confined by a single head-to-head game; but in this case, why exactly would OSU rank ahead of the Badgers? Ohio State’s best win is a home victory over thenNo. 12 Miami. Since then, the ‘Canes have gotten blown out by Florida State and open the BCS unranked. OK, but the Badgers have struggled even in some of their victories, and that is a factor in the human polls. Well, the fact that the Buckeyes didn’t exactly look stellar in their win against Illinois and blowouts against Ohio and Eastern Michigan really don’t tell us that much about what is supposedly a top team. Even if the strength of OSU’s wins were better than those of the Badgers, explain how the computers place the Buckeyes ahead of Wisconsin as well? Clearly the system is flawed. How can we call this a way to determine a champion? Championships need to be won on the field, head-to-head, mono y mono. The BCS doesn’t give college football this opportunity, and as a result cannot hope to provide us with a true national champion. Do you support the BCS? E-mail Max at max.sternberg@yahoo.com.
teams in the WCHA and one that embodies the conference’s increasing parity. Through four games this season, No. 10 Ohio State (one of five WCHA teams in the top 10) is tied with Wisconsin for the top team offense in the conference, averaging 4.5 goals per game. Buckeye junior forwards Natalie Spooner and Laura McIntosh have provided much of that offense with five goals apiece. According to Wisconsin head coach Mark Johnson, the Badgers will have their hands full with Spooner, McIntosh and the rest of Ohio State, who he called Wisconsin’s “biggest test so far.” But with the goal-scorers in the Badgers’ lineup, namely junior forward Hilary Knight, Johnson said the defense has had a good opportunity to prepare. “They’ve been hurting everybody,” Johnson said of McIntosh and Spooner. “[But] it’s nice to practice against good players. If Hilary Knight’s coming down at you one-on-one in practice every day, that’s no different than Natalie Spooner coming down at you. “They won’t be surprised by the speed and craftiness of those players [because] they’ve seen it in practice.”
Following a bittersweet weekend on the road, the Wisconsin women’s soccer team prepares this week to enter the final stretch of its regular season. The Badgers had both their unbeaten and shutout streaks snapped against Ohio State, but bounced back impressively to take down Penn State for only the second time in the two teams’ history. The Badgers currently sit in second place in the Big Ten, but have a lot of work to do in their final three matches to retain that position. The Badgers fell to Ohio State Friday in disappointing fashion, having created enough opportunities to feel as though they deserved a result. However, the outcome served as a springboard for the team heading into their match against Penn State. “We really felt like we could have won the Ohio State game,” freshman midfielder Kodee Williams said. “We were just going to take the momentum that we had at the end of the Ohio State game and bring it to the Penn State game.” The Badgers were able to score three goals against the Nittany
denver from page 8 “We’re all familiar with each other, which helps a lot,” Schultz said. “I think we’re working hard, and the main thing is that we’ve been outworking the other team’s penalty kill, and that is why we’ve been able to have success with the man advantage so far.” “Justin Schultz and Jake Gardiner do a great job of running it up,” Zengerle said. We just have to keep it simple, because right now everything is working.” “The guys we have out there have been able to see the ice and know how to make the right play at the right time,” head coach Mike Eaves said. “It is important every weekend for your power play to be functioning and producing goals and scoring chances, so we have to continue doing that this weekend against Denver.”
Lions in a shootout, and the game was a confidence-booster for the offense. “Any time you can score three goals against a quality opponent, especially in a place where it’s very hostile, you’ve got to be excited,” head coach Paula Wilkins said. “It gives the team confidence that they know they can score now.” “I think it gives us confidence going into the rest of the season knowing that we can score,” senior forward Laurie Nosbusch said. “If we can score against one of the best teams in the Big Ten, we can score against anybody.” The Badgers will need to display that confidence when they match up with Michigan State Friday. The Spartans are currently on a five-match unbeaten streak and boast a strong defense that has earned 11 shutouts this season. “They’re very shape-oriented and very good at what they do in terms of organization,” coach Wilkins said when talking about the Spartans. “So we’ve been talking about better movement off the ball and finding passing lanes to get around what they do against us.” On Sunday, Wisconsin will
also host Michigan, which has lost just two games this season. UW is currently in second place in the Big Ten, but with many teams having one or two more games left to play than the Badgers, UW knows it’s going to have to fight to retain its position. “Going into this weekend, we know that we need W’s in these next three games to accomplish the goals that we had set for ourselves early in the season,” senior goalkeeper Michele Dalton said.
Much like the Badgers, Denver is relying on young talent this season. The Pioneers lost a number of players this offseason from a team that finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the country last year. Those players are coming off a rough showing last weekend against the reigning national champion, Boston College. The Pioneers were swept at home, losing the two games by a combined score of 9-2. Boston College returns a dynamic team and UW knows the Pioneers will be looking to rebound. “We have to come out hard,” Schultz said. “They just got swept by Boston College, so they are going to be hungry for a couple wins especially on their home ice. It’s going to be a tough series.” “They are similar to us in that they want to come out and prove themselves,” junior forward Jordy Murray said. “This will be a huge
series. WCHA games are always exciting, and every conference win counts. We hope to come out firing right away on Friday, get that first win, and keep it going into Saturday.” Eaves talked about what it was going to take to beat the Pioneers this weekend, and he believes it won’t take anything special, the Badgers just have to focus on the basics to come away with a couple of victories this weekend. “We need to have great goaltending, the special teams have to play well and we have to take care of the puck at the blue line. Any coach will tell you that you need those three things to be successful,” Eaves said. “We’re not quite sure what to expect from our young group, but we know the level we’re playing at right now and, if we can continue and improve on that this weekend it will be a real positive.”
“If we can score against one of the best teams in the Big Ten, we can score against anybody.” Michele Dalton goaltender UW women’s soccer
“For us, there are going to be no easy games, because we know all of the games we have coming up are important for each of the teams,” coach Wilkins added. “Hopefully with the good crowd support and knowing the field as we do, we’ll come out with good results.”
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Badgers still searching for answers as final stretch of season approaches By Jack Doyle the daily cardinal
The Wisconsin men’s soccer team is facing a lot of questions going into Saturday’s match against Northwestern at the McClimon Complex. Is freshman Max Jentsch still the starting goalkeeper? Will head coach John Trask stick with the 4-4-2 formation? Can the Badgers finally get a win? On Tuesday it appeared that Trask solidified Jentsch’s place as the starter based on the team’s record and after senior Ryan Vint gave up six goals in a match and a half, but Wednesday night’s four-goal meltdown left room for uncertainty. Asked if Jentsch was going to be in net against Northwestern, Trask replied, “We’ll talk about that over the next couple days.” Jentsch himself said he has to continue improving to keep the starting job. “I just gotta keep working hard and improving,” Jentsch said. “It’s a competition for who’s in goal,
and everybody is right there.” A little more certain is that the Badgers will continue to employ their new 4-4-2 formation Saturday night against the Wildcats. Trask tested the shape during the Michigan State match, but gave it the full 90 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to UW-Green Bay. For the first time all season Wisconsin scored three goals in a single game. Freshman forward Chris Prince, who scored two goals against the Phoenix, said the formation deserves some of the credit for the scoring barrage Wednesday night. But at the same time, the Badgers also gave up the most goals they have this year—four. So while Trask was pleased with the offensive output, he was not sold on the formation because of how the defense performed. “What we have to do as coaches is go back and weigh it up and ask, ‘Is scoring three goals more important right now for the psyche of the team to stay in a 4-4-2?’ If we’re going to
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Badger forward Chris Prince tallied two goals Wednesday against Green Bay. UW has struggled to put together a complete game this season. give up four goals consistently to a good team, then I don’t know,” Trask said. “I’d rather get back to losing 0-1 and stay in it then maybe lose 4-3.” “I’m not here to entertain the crowd with seven goals, I’m here to put us in a position to win soccer
games,” Trask added. Looking to Saturday, Trask sees the match against Northwestern as a big test for his team. Citing the work ethic, balance, speed and talent of the Wildcats, Trask said the Badgers will have their hands full.
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Power meets power in Iowa City
By Max Sternberg the daily cardinal
Rankings aside, the No. 10 Badgers (2-1 Big Ten, 7-1 overall) might very well be facing their toughest challenge of the season when they square up against the No. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes (2-0, 6-1) Saturday in Iowa City. And while the nationally televised toppling of the nation’s No. 1 team may have brought Wisconsin back into the BCS discussion, this weekend is once again make or break for the Badgers’ Big Ten title hopes. With both teams flashing a emphasis on power up the middle, the battle in the trenches will be crucial in determining Saturday’s outcome. “They’re tough, they’re physical, they’re well-coached” senior quarterback Scott Tolzien said. “They almost take pride in the fact that they’re not necessarily going to confuse you but they just play their schemes so well.” While Iowa may present a simple approach, the noisy environment of Kinnick Stadium presents a complication that Wisconsin will have to deal with. As a result, the coaching staff has flooded Camp Randall Stadium with crowd noise in practice this week, trying to make the team comfortable with the hostility they expect to face in Iowa City. “Any road game in the Big Ten is always tough,” Tolzien added. “The fans are always turning out at Big Ten games and they’re passionate … It’s a tough atmosphere, and that’s what makes it fun.” Although they passed the test of a physical Buckeye defense, the “in your face” Hawkeyes will once again
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Senior quarterback Scott Tolzien and Hawkeye quarterback Ricky Stanzi lead similar offenses into battle Saturday in Iowa City. Tolzien completed 13 of 16 passes last weekend against Ohio State. test the Badger rushing attack. matchup may come down to con- they can compete with the best. “[Iowa’s] front seven are really taining senior quarterback Ricky “We’ve been going against solid. They use their hands really Stanzi and his favorite target, senior good receivers all year,” cornerback well, they get off blocks real well,” wide receiver Derrell Johnson- Antonio Fenelus said. “They’re run game coordinator Bob Bostad Koulianos. Last week, Iowa relied just receivers. Don’t get me wrong, said. “They’re not overly compli- heavily on this duo, with Johnson- they’re really good, but we’re gonna cated, they’re not trying to out- Koulianos’ 70 yards and three treat them like any other receiver.” smart you, they’re just trying to touchdowns helping to get the The battle for the Heartland out-tough you.” Hawkeyes out of Ann Arbor, Mich. Trophy is a highlight on the schedMuch of the genius in the Iowa on top despite being out-gained by ule any year. But with the division defense comes from its simplicity. nearly 150 yards. split leaving Wisconsin without “The players know the scheme “I think their receivers are as deep Iowa on the schedule through the inside and out,” head coach Bret as I’ve seen them,” Bielema added. 2012 season, this year’s matchup Bielema noted. “When teams start to “I think that’s been one key to the takes on a unique feel. have success against them, the players production of their offense.” The opportunity to keep the and coaches know how to correct it.” While Iowa now has a deep trophy for three years is certainly a Although sophomore Adam threat to complement their tradi- motivator, but the far more imporRobinson has continued the tra- tional rushing attack, the Badger tant prize at stake on Saturday is a dition of the Iowa run game, the secondary comes in knowing that chance at the Big Ten title.
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Leuer, men’s hoops kick off season with Red-White scrimmage Sunday
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Sophomore blueliner Justin Schultz has established himself as one of the best power-play defensemen in the country.
Young teams collide as UW begins WCHA competition By Ryan Evans the daily cardinal
The No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers (3-1-0) men’s hockey team heads to Denver this weekend to open WCHA conference play against the No. 11 Denver Pioneers (1-2-1). Last weekend against AlabamaHuntsville, the Badgers were able to find a lot of success on the power play. Against the Chargers,
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Wisconsin went 7-for-18 with a one-man advantage. Sophomore defenseman Justin Schultz and freshman forward Mark Zengerle played big parts in the power play’s effectiveness. Both contributed two goals and two assists last weekend, and they talked about how the Badgers have clicked so well on the power play this season. denver page 7
The UW men’s basketball team opens the season ranked No.24 in the ESPN/USA Today coaches’ poll. Despite the high expectations, Badgers head coach Bo Ryan said Thursday he has yet to find a consistent rotation of players to use. With only a few returning contributors, Ryan and the Badgers will need young players on the roster to step up. “We’re still looking,” Ryan said. “We’re all eyes and ears right now and watching and observing, seeing who’s developed in the off-season, who’s maybe a surprise as a freshman or a junior or a senior.” According to Ryan, the offseason has gone extremely well, but that is not a measure of the on-court abilities and IQ level of his players. One player who has a spot in the starting lineup locked down is star senior forward Jon Leuer. Leuer is returning from a summer in which he participated in Team USA’s summer festivities in preparation for the World Championships. Ryan believes Leuer’s mindset going into the festivities is what allowed him to set himself apart from the rest of his teammates. “Jon is smart in that he went
there with the idea that he could learn something and get better,” Ryan said. “[He] went in there with the idea that he knew he was going to try and get those guys better and he did … and [Villanova head coach Jay] Wright loved him for that.” Leuer was invited to participate in the World Championships for Team USA’s Under-21 team while also practicing against LEUER the older team in order to prepare them for their games. Ryan believes Leuer gained high praise from both the coaches and NBA scouts due to some of the knowledge he has gained over the years at UW. “He knows how important scout teams are because he has been a part of that here,” Ryan said. Fans have the opportunity to see Leuer and the rest of the UW Badgers’ men’s basketball team in action at this weekend’s Red and White scrimmage. The scrimmage is free to the public and is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kohl Center. — Jeremy Wodajo
ince it was introduced in 1998, we have all learned to despise the Bowl Championship Series. What was supposed to be a way to get the champion of college football decided on the field and not in the newsroom has instead turned into a system that simply uses quasi-mathematical formulas to guarantee that the big names end up in the big bowls. And honestly, there seemed to be nothing wrong with that. At the very least, the addition of a definitive championship game was a step toward the playoff system that myself and everyone not working as a major university President or TV executive wants to see. Boy were we wrong. Rather than bringing us closer to a playoff, the BCS has created a mess where the façade of a “championship” game has hidden the basic reality that a title is being determined not by wins and losses, but by reputations and observations.
While the BCS has undergone several refurbishments, the system has, if anything, only gotten worse.
While the BCS has undergone several refurbishments, the system has, if anything, only gotten worse. First of all, the computer rankings, supposedly mathematical and thus completely objective, are now so poorly assembled that many in the statistical community are calling for a boycott. One of the “computer” rankers isn’t even a mathematician, and the BCS (in a revision of their original rules) bars rankers from taking margin of victory into account. In addition, the existence of preseason polling has introduced a level of subjectivity that should never be involved in determining a national champion. Although the argument could be made that pre-season polls address where a team is in terms of returning starters and recruiting success, the reality is that reputation plays a part in this and thus gives the “big boys” an advantage that only grows as the season progresses. Just imagine if we gave the Red Sox and Yankees a 10 game lead in the AL East at the start of the year just because they appeared to be the best in the division. So that brings us to the Badgers. After a big win against Ohio State, the first truly quality victory of the season, Wisconsin opens the BCS season as No. 13 in the nation. While I would say that this position is probably not far off, I do have a problem with the position relative to some other teams— notably Ohio State themselves. The Buckeyes, even after a sound defeat at the hands of an emotionallycharged Badger squad, rank No. 10 in the first BCS poll of the season, ahead of the very team they just lost to. Now, I understand that ranking cannot be max page 7