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walking the line between affordability & excellence
In the wake of state budget cuts to the UW System, students are footing a bigger portion of the bill.
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niversity of WisconsinMadison sophomore Amber Cypcar works four days each week at Gordon Commons and nearly 40 hours a week at Buffalo Wild Wings in her hometown during semester breaks. But instead of spending her money on State Street shopping sprees or eating at expensive restaurants, she saves money to pay for her entire college education. “When I turned 18, my parents almost completely cut me off,” Cypcar said. “They would support me and everything, but they just can’t help me financially. I pay for books, I pay for food. They’ll give me a couple dollars here and there, but they can’t do that too often.” Students like Cypcar who pay for their college education are facing financial pressure as pub-
lic universities across the country increase tuition. Forced to manage several years of state funding cuts and rising operating expenses, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has voted to increase tuition every year since 2000. Students at UW-Madison who were freshmen during the 2009-’10 academic year are paying 17 percent more in inflation-adjusted tuition this year than when they started their college careers, according to changes in tuition data from the UW-Madison Data Digest. Katherine Pointer, the only student on the Board of Regents, voted in support of the 5.5 percent tuition increase for this academic year. The increase, which raised
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Researcher found growing marijuana in UW building Police arrested University of Wisconsin-Madison biochemistry researcher Christopher Schwartz Monday days after discovering he was growing between 200 and 1,000 grams of marijuana in the university Biochemistry building. The UW-Madison Police Department has charged Schwartz with the felony of Manufacturing and Delivering THC, the active chemical in marijuana, according to UWPD Sgt. Aaron Chapin. The charge applies to anyone who is “either growing or selling an illegal substance,” Chapin said. UWPD also found “additional evidence of marijuana produc-
tion and use at his residence of the West side of the City of Madison,” according to a UWPD sergeant. University spokesperson Dennis Chaptman said Schwartz, now booked into the Dane County Jail, is currently “on administrative leave” from the university. The university is now working through the “personnel process” in Schwartz’s case. The consequences Schwartz will face will depend on the charges and could be as severe as dismissal from the university, according to Chaptman. UWPD is continuing the investigation and will release more details in the future. —Leo Rudberg
Judge denies collective bargaining stay The Dane County judge who struck down parts of Gov. Scott Walker’s collective bargaining bill refused to stay his decision Monday, meaning the law will not stay in effect until an appeals court decides whether or not to overturn the ruling. On Sept. 14, Circuit Judge Juan Colas ruled parts of the law, which banned collective bargaining rights for most government employees, infringed on rights of free speech, freedom of association and equal protection. Only municipal and school district workers, not state workers, were affected by Colas’ ruling. Shortly after Colas’ ruling, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen filed for an appeal and asked for a
stay on the decision so that the law would continue to be enforced until a decision on the appeal is made. In the appeal, Van Hollen wrote it would suffer from irreparable confusion and budgeting problems if the law, which has been in effect since June 2011, were suddenly void. But Colas wrote in his decision Monday the state has “failed to show that there is an irreparable harm to them that favors a stay,” adding that “Even a temporary infringement of fundamental rights of speech and association protected by the Constitutions is an irreparable harm.” It is unclear when a ruling on the state appeal of Colas’ decision will be made. —Tyler Nickerson
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Madison’s Common Council will vote on Mayor Paul Soglin’s proposed 2013 operating and capital budgets, including Board of Estimates’ amendments, at its Nov. 13 meeting.
City officials approve day shelter, reject additional Overture funding By Abby Becker The Daily Cardinal
After lengthy discussion and numerous testimonies from community members Monday, the city’s financial committee voted on 38 amendments proposed to Mayor Paul Soglin’s 2013 operating budget, including denying additional funding to the Overture Center. Members of Madison’s Board of Estimates Committee voted against an amendment to restore $900,000 in funding to
the Overture Center for the Arts. Common Council will have a final vote on the proposed 2013 capital and operating budget in November, so the Overture could still receive additional funding. “It’s disappointing tonight, but this was the first of two steps,” Overture President Ted DeDee said. Soglin denied the additional funding because the city would have to borrow the extra funds from premiums the city receives, which Soglin
said is “risky.” He also said it is because of these past borrowing budget practices that the city does not have enough funding for the Overture. Although the city has received premiums—up-front cash the city receives from banks—in the past, Soglin said it is not guaranteed funding each year and using premium funds in the operating budget is poor budgeting practice. He added it is because of sim-
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Don’t go: Freakfest 2012 redux Jaime Brackeen bracks on bracks on bracks
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alloween in Madison is my own personal brand of Hell. Yes, you heard me correctly: I hate one of the most beloved occasions this party school still touts as a worthwhile celebration. And by Halloween, I of course mean Freakfest. Freakfest goes beyond the realm of being simply “not fun” in my rankings of annual celebrations into one of the most shudder-inspiring events of the year. But hey now, I wasn’t always this bitter. I remember my first visit to Madison, when my new Badger friends and I agreed we simply could not wait until our first experience of this fall tradition. There’s something to be said for performance issues when overly excited. The sheer anticipation for this event makes it equally as easy to ruin—the bigger they are, the harder they fall and all that. This year I am a senior, which means I’ve been forced to endure three years of Freakfest. Here are some highlights. Freshman year: I’m forced to dodge the remnants of projectile vomit and belligerent Ninja Turtles in the hallways of Sellery on my way to the bathroom for a wet rag to help me clean up the bile of not one, but two of my friends—one male, one female—who thought the best way to abate the cold was by abating memory, feeling and common sense. I believe I heard “Let’s be nine shots deep by 9 o’clock!” shouted at one point. In case it isn’t obvious to you already, let me note that this is not a good idea. Freakfest of 2009 blew because it made everyone so excited that they got too drunk to actually go to Freakfest.
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Sophomore year: It didn’t help that I was unrecognizably dressed up as a glowworm, but this year was lame because half of my friends wanted to hit the streets while the others were perfectly content at a house party. This event tears friendships apart, I say! Junior year: Even when trying to avoid Freakfest I could not escape it. This thing essentially shuts down the whole city. I was on Johnson Street and my friends and I wanted to get somewhere off on Langdon, but this 10-minute walk soon turned into a two-mile trek as we were forced to venture all the way around the Capitol to avoid paying to pass through the accursed street. The party we got to wasn’t even fun and we walked all the way back. Eff. And for my three years of experience, what have I got to show for it? Well, three tips for how to survive this most wicked of weekends so you don’t have to look back on them with my level of scorn. Problem 1: You accidentally buy a ticket to this overrated event, and you want to be sure your money is not wasted. Solution: Really now, what’s $8-12? Don’t be afraid to scrap the
whole shebang for something more fun. However, if you’re set on partaking in this pernicious party, keep in mind alcohol often helps dull the pain, though please heed my freshman year experience—pace yourselves, kids. You could also play a game with yourself where you try to scare as many waste-o people as possible; they might hate you for it, but at least you’ll be entertained. Problem 2: The coordinators of Freakfest booked a band like Third Eye Blind. Again. Solution: OK, so this year Big Gigantic will play on State Street and they are actually phenomenal musicians, but I’m assuming most of you clip my articles and save them in a file or display them on your refrigerator for future viewing, so keep this nugget of advice handy in case you need it down the road. My freshman year, Third Eye Blind were the main attraction for the freaks of the street, and while “Jumper” will forever remain one of the top-10 singles of the ’90s, that’s really all they’ve got. In 2010 they booked OKGO, another one-hit wonder, and last year they made All Time Low the main attraction. This is not very exciting. State
Street is not the only place with live tunes this Saturday; take advantage of Madison’s music scene. The Majestic, WUD Music, Segredo, Mickey’s Tavern, Dragonfly Lounge and Inferno all have quite viable, and likely less-crowded options for your listening pleasure. Problem 3: You’re cold. Solution: Wear a costume instead of lingerie. I’m not trying to hold a double standard here, but girls, this one’s for you—guys, if you want to wear minimal clothing and deal with the shrinkage, so be it, as long as your teeny weenie isn’t visible. It’s late October in Wisconsin and the low is 32 degrees Fahrenheit this Saturday. You knew this was going to happen, so don’t try and pretend like weather colder than a witch’s tit is something new this time of year. I fear Freakfest will forever be linked with Madison’s Halloween tradition, but this doesn’t mean you have to be a part of it. Take my advice and avoid it like the plague. You’ll at the very least have an all-hallows weekend you can remember. Witch about Freakfest to Jaime at jbrackeen@wisc.edu.
A collection of thoughts during an all-nighter Michael Voloshin voloshin’s commotion
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ll-nighters are something that every college student has done: the paper that needs to get in on time, the huge midterm the next day, the marathon of Arrested Development… it’s all the same. But something strange happens during an all-nighter, and by strange I mean something that is totally reasonable and expected happens and you just have to deal; the weird thoughts. An all-nighter has the same shape of a good three-act story: It has a strong beginning, a very long middle, and an end that seemingly comes out of nowhere. One has to be proud of the work they did after the all-nighter, although more likely than not its complete shit, but when they think upon the thoughts they had during the night they shudder. I have for you today a detailed account of my last all-nighter. Please enjoy
my pain. 10:00 p.m.: All right, 6-page paper due tomorrow at 8 a.m. That gives me 10 hours to complete the paper. That gives me 100 minutes per page. That gives me 3 minutes per sentence. That gives me 30 seconds per word. 10:05 p.m.: That gives me seven seconds per character… Damn, I ruined my projections! 10:30 p.m.: Alright, I’ve been writing this paper for 30 minutes. I can take a five-minute break right here, watch a YouTube video or check Twitter. Yeah that sounds good, only give minutes though. Only… five… minutes. 11:43 p.m.: GODDAMNIT. 11:44 p.m.: Okay. Write this paper. You only need five and a half pages in eight hours; that’s like a page—NO I WILL NOT DO THIS AGAIN. 12:01 a.m.: Oh god, this paper is due today. TODAY. 12:25 a.m.: I wonder what would happen if She & Him and Matt & Kim created a band together. Would they be called “She & Him & Matt & Kim”, or “His or Her,” or “Double Date”? I’d watch the hell out of that band.
12:29 a.m.: Time for coffee. 12:53 a.m.: Gum is a weird word. 1:03 a.m.: Whatever happened to DJ from Full House? Oh, she’s married to a Russian Hockey player now. With the NHL lockout he’s probably got a lot on his hands. His hands must be huge. I have small hands. At least I don’t have small arms like a tyrannosaurus rex, ha, idiot. 1:06 a.m.: Why did I just waste three minutes making fun of dinosaurs in my head? 1:38 a.m.: Look at all these happy people on Facebook. They probably don’t even know I’m looking at them. I’m staring at you, and at you. And definitely you… 1:39 a.m.: I am a creep. 2:12 a.m.: I should probably follow more Europeans on Twitter. This feed is not refreshing itself with new information fast enough. I need to know what the outside world is doing while I’m cooped up in here writing this paper. 2:29 a.m.: Time for that Red Bull. 3:21 a.m.: Focus. Focus. Focus. Hocus. Pocus. 3:34 a.m.: Maybe I should not turn it in. If I get an F on this paper, I
can still get a B if I get A’s all the way through. That’s worth it… right? Right…? Fine, I’ll keep writing. 4:17 a.m.: Time for that Five Hour Energy Shot. 4:18 a.m.: The sum of the square roots of any two sides of an isosceles triangle is equal to the square root of the remaining side. 4:19 a.m.: Wait… that’s not even right. 5:8298178369872783 a.p.m.: Holy crap… I can’t feel my arm. I’m weightless. I’m flying through the sky like a hawk, no an eagle. Yeah, look at this effin’ heagle, destroying worlds, taking names, eating chocolate chip cookies. 7:30 AM: Huh? What… I fell asleep? Crap. Goddamnit. One more page, 30 minutes let’s GOOOOOOOOOO. 7:59 AM: I’m screwed. 8:00 AM: And I’m never doing that again ever again I swear I promise no doubt in my mind. 8:01 AM: Crap, I have an 8-page paper due tomorrow. Does this seem like an hour-by-hour account of your last all-nighter? Have some work-study tips for Michael? Send him an email at mvoloshin@ wisc.edu and tell him what’s up.
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UW officials respond to past sexual assault The University of WisconsinMadison released a joint statement Monday with University Health Services and the UW-Madison Police Department after a UW-Madison alumna published an account of her sexual assault in The Daily Cardinal. Erin Reilly, a UW-Madison alumna, wrote about her experience with sexual assault on campus, which included being discouraged from reporting the incident by counselors. Dean of Students Lori Berquam, UWPD Chief Susan Riseling and UHS Director Sarah Van Orman contributed to the statement, which expressed the university’s sympathy for Reilly, and detailed the available resources on campus for victims of sexual assault. There are many resources available on campus for students who are victims of sexual assault, including the Dean of Students office, mental health staff at UHS, UWPD and the Rape Crisis Center, according to Van Orman. “[Sexual assault] is way too common and it affects way too many young people,” Van Orman said. “One [victim] is too many, but numbers are startling on college campuses.” In response to the article, Riseling said she has instituted a new policy for UWPD to provide new, clean linens for any victim whose linens are confiscated for an investigation, like Reilly had experienced. Riseling said she cannot imagine anyone in her department ever discouraging a victim from reporting a sexual assault and urges students to feel comfortable enough to report such instances. She also said by receiving feedback from students, UWPD is able to adjust its policies and procedures to help students in the best way possible. “We are here to make [the situation] better and connect [victims] with services as soon as possible,” Riseling said. “The last thing I ever want to do is discourage someone from reporting.” —Sam Cusick
Nobel Prize winner speaks at UW-Madison By Jack Casey The Daily Cardinal
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Madison residents cast in-person absentee ballots at the City Clerk’s office Monday. More early votes were cast there on the first day than ever before.
Early voting off to roaring start It is the first day Wisconsinites can vote busy, the voter traffic has been manageable. in person for presidential, senatorial and “We have lots of election officials volstate government candidates, and Madison unteering and helping us in our office, voters are already setting records. which is really keeping things movAs of 4:26 p.m. Monday, 1,052 ing swiftly and keeping the people had voted at the Madison weight down,” Berg said. City Clerk’s office, a number In 2008, 21 percent of higher than the first day of the the total votes were early 2008 presidential election and absentee votes. Government this summer’s recall. This turnAccountability Board Number of out is also approaching the high spokesperson Reid Magney early Madison of 1,300 voters from the entire said election officials are voters Monday. three-week early voting period not expecting an increase in the 2008 election. in early absentee votes this “In 2008, we were averaging election cycle, but instead Highest early voter turnout in about 1,000 a day towards the anticipate a similar percenta single day end and we capped out at 1,300 age because voters have one during the for one day,” Municipal Clerk less week to vote early in 2008 election. Elena Berg said. “So the fact that person this time around. this is the first day, [City Clerk Berg recommended voters Mary Witzel-Behl] is thinking avoid the lunch hour because that it’s going to be more,” adding there it is the busiest part of the day and to were people already camping out Sunday bring proof of residence if they are not to be the first in line to vote, including already registered to vote. members of the University of WisconsinVisit www.cityofmadison.com/clerk for Madison College Democrats. more information about early voting. Berg also said that while they have been —Tyler Nickerson
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Obama, Romney battle over foreign policy in final presidential debate By Sarah Olson The Daily Cardinal
In their third and final presidential debate Monday, President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney engaged each other on foreign policy issues facing the country, from an increasingly volatile situation in Iran to a humanitarian crisis in Syria. The debate largely centered on issues in the Middle East which Romney painted the as a worrisome political situation and Obama portrayed as a more optimistic image. One example illustrating the divide was when Romney described the recent revolution in Libya as “disturbing,” while President Obama shifted the focus to an image of Libyans marching in the streets saying, “America is our friend. We stand with them.” With the threat of a nuclear Iran looming, Obama pledged his allegiance to Israel and said, “As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will not get a nuclear weapon.” But Romney was quick to criticize Obama on his handling of Iran, questioning his silence during the Green
Revolution and suggesting the sanctions the United States and other countries have placed on Iran are not tough enough. Obama responded by saying, “We put in the toughest, most crippling sanctions ever.”
“As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will not get a nuclear weapon.”
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On Syria, both candidates were adamant in saying that Syrian leader Bashir al-Assad must resign. Romney described the situation in the country as a humanitarian disaster, arguing the United States should provide arms to those in opposition to Assad and use the opportunity to take a stronger leadership role in the region.
Obama agreed that steps must be taken to promote a moderate Syrian government, but he said he doesn’t support providing rebel forces with weapons and that ultimately “Syrians are going to have to determine their own future.” In perhaps the most memorable sound bite of the debate, Obama took a jab at Romney after he pointed out that there are fewer naval ships than there were in 1916. “We also have fewer horses and bayonets—because the nature of our military’s changed,” Obama said. While the debate focused on foreign policy, the candidates frequently shifted the debate back to domestic issues. Obama suggested the economy has been neglected in the face of international conflict, and was quick to point out that tax increases and increased defense spending proposed by Romney would not benefit the ailing economy or improve America’s standing in the world. But Romney said his plan to lower taxes for all tax brackets would create 12 million new jobs and spur economic growth.
Nobel Prize-winning scientist and University of Utah professor Mario Capecchi shared stories and advice from his career as a molecular biologist with students and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Monday. Capecchi, a joint winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine, spoke as part of the 2012 Rennebohm Lecture Series. The series, made possible by a grant from the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation, began in 1955 and is sponsored by the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy. Capecchi is best known for his genetic research with stem cells from mice, which he has used to evaluate a vast number of gene functions in humans. The central theme in Capecchi’s lecture was the importance of colleague collaboration and having freedom to think openly while working in the scientific field. Both themes were drawn from Capecchi’s experiences mentoring and researching at Harvard University and Utah. According to Capecchi, collaboration leads to more useful discoveries because it promotes an enjoyable community that relies on and helps each other. “Science is fun [and] if you want to have fun, you need synergy,” Capecchi said. “With synergy, we either all swim or we all drown.” However, Capecchi said some competition is inevitable and necessary as long as it does not hurt scientific progress. “I think [competition should] not [come] at the cost of synergy because in the long run synergy always wins out,” Capecchi said. “Two or three minds are always better than one.” In addition to collaboration, Capecchi said success in science relies on students finding a field that interests them while simultaneously cultivating self-confidence and communication skills. UW-Madison junior Sarah Kvithyll said Capecchi’s message was important for students to hear because Capecchi knows what students will have to go through to become successful. “I think it’s important because people like [Capecchi] have been through all of [the work] before and they’ve made it to a point where they are getting invited to lectures like this,” Kvithyll said. Capecchi will give another lecture, titled “Gene Targeting Into the 21st Century: Mouse Models of Human Disease from Cancer to Neuropsychiatric Disorders”, Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in room 2002 of Rennebohm Hall.
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Mario Capecchi, winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize, speaks at UW-Madison about his journey to becoming a scientist.
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Task force addresses illegal biking in city A committee created by the City of Madison Pedestrian/ Bicycle/Motor Vehicle Commission met for the first time Monday to discuss the issue of bicyclists illegally riding on sidewalks throughout the city. Various Madison citizens make up the committee, which aims to find ways to curb the presence of bicyclists riding on the city’s sidewalks by educating the public about the somewhat complex ordinances regarding sidewalk biking. Police said it is illegal to ride along Madison’s sidewalks for safety reasons, but many people still do, especially on Johnson Street.
tuition from page 1 UW-Madison tuition beyond $10,000 for the first time, passed on a 17-1 vote. Pointer said the Regents had a “bleak alternative” if they did not increase tuition to offset state budget cuts, which could have led to the UW System universities eliminating courses, sections and professor positions. “I’m not just voting this increase on my counterparts, I’m voting this increase on myself,” Pointer said. “If I’m going to be paying for an education through a good system at UW-Madison, I want to make sure that it’s at the same caliber and that I’m getting my money’s worth.” The UW system experienced a $250 million budget cut and $65.7 million additional lapse for the 2011-’13 biennial budget cycle. These cuts come after the system received another $250 million cut during the 2009-’11 budget cycle. Vice Chancellor Darrell Bazzell said because of these large cuts, UW-Madison needs to raise tuition to maintain its prominence. “At times, students have been critical of folks in saying that you’re kind of letting the state off the hook,” Bazzell said. “Well it’s hard to let an entity off the hook that doesn’t feel it’s on the hook— it’s hard to have that conversation.” But rising tuition costs are not unique to Wisconsin. The national average for tuition, room and board at public institutions increased by 42 percent between the 2000-’01 and 2010’11 academic years, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. “We find ourselves in a situation where we have to deal with cuts
According to committee member Robbie Webber, it is illegal to bike on the sidewalk where the building immediately abuts the sidewalk. Another idea to educate city cyclists committee members discussed is to have bike shops hand out informational fliers alerting people to the law and to implement increased signage to tell people where they can and cannot ride on the sidewalk. But according to [group member] Rebecca Kinner, “The mayor’s pretty clear … he doesn’t wanna see more signs.” The workgroup addressed how the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s help is potentially needed to educate
students about bicycle laws. “There is no question that the UW [area] has issues,” Webber said. There were, however, no representatives from the university at the meeting Monday, although they will be invited to future meetings. The possibility of increased police enforcement of bicycle laws was also discussed, but members focused on educating bicyclists about the law instead of punishing them. The committee will hold more meetings in the future, on a date yet to be decided, to further discuss ways to educate city cyclists. —Ricardo Romero
every budget cycle,” Bazzell said. Bazzell said the need for the state to meet increasing costs for health care and local governments and a nationwide trend of reducing statewide spending compete with funding higher education. UW-Madison Applied Economics professor Andrew Reschovsky said state governments increased higher education spending cuts following the 2007 economic downturn. “States are willing to cut higher education given that they don’t have a lot of money and there’s not the political willingness in most states to raise taxes,” Reschovsky said. “Universities have at least another source of revenue, and that’s tuition.” As universities received less state funding, their operating costs for expenses such as employee health-care coverage or electricity increased. UW System spokesperson David Giroux said decreases in state funding and increases in operating costs are causing fundamental changes in how public higher-education institutions support themselves. “The state taxpayer support that really used to be core foundation of our financial operation is not keeping up with the cost of doing business,” Giroux said. “The balance is then falling on the shoulders of students.” Since tuition increases cannot completely offset decreased state support and increased operating costs, the system ultimately passes what is left of the cuts down to UW System universities. Bazzell said the UW System distributes cuts to each university proportional to the amount of state aid it receives, which universities
distribute among their schools. The schools then disperse the cuts to their departments, where department leaders make decisions about how to administer the cuts, which can result in fewer discussion sections or teaching assistants. While Bazzell supports the recent tuition increases, he said the system cannot continue to offset decreases in state support solely with consistent annual increases in tuition and suggested supplementing tuition raises with more fundraising efforts. “We’d like to be able to sit at the table with decision makers to have a thoughtful discussion about how we can maintain our preeminence in ways that don’t overburden students,” Bazzell said. Pointer said while her first choice would have been to avoid a tuition increase, she felt an increase of some kind would be necessary after taking into account the cuts in state support during the past few years. Even as she works to pay for her education, Cypcar said tuition increases might be necessary in order to maintain the quality of UW-Madison. “I’m paying astronomical amounts of money now, but hopefully by putting it to my education and good use, I’ll be able to get all this money back in the future,” Cypcar said. Still, Pointer said the board hopes to work on a more sustainable solution to closing budget gaps than continually raising tuition. “We can’t be complacent with the fact that we’re going to just keep increasing tuition and putting the burden on students to pay for the university,” Pointer said. “Any type of big increase like that every year is completely unacceptable.”
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A student government committee discusses plans to move ahead with a policy to protect students from alcohol-related citations.
Students push for proposed alcohol policy By Tamar Myers The Daily Cardinal
The Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Committee is in the process of lobbying support for a bill that would protect students from punishment for underage drinking when calling police to help in an emergency. The Responsible Action Bill, which is sponsored by Sen. Fred Risser, would prohibit Wisconsin police from penalizing intoxicated students who report a crime or seek medical assistance for themselves or another individual, as long as the student cooperates with law enforcement. The University of WisconsinMadison already has a Responsible Action Policy that protects underage students in the same scenarios from disciplinary action from the UW Police. However, the policy does not apply to discipline from the City of Madison Police. The committee is currently trying to garner support of legislators, groups and coalitions that may be interested in supporting the bill. The bill will be voted
estimates from page 1 ilar past budget practices that the city does not have enough funding for the Overture. “All the dreams and all the hopes [for the city] are put on hold,” Soglin said. “Why? Because of this borrowing situation.” Members also voted to approve dedicating $25,000 toward a yearround homeless day shelter, which will be run by Dane County. Prior to Monday’s finance meeting, Soglin wanted the $25,000 to go toward the proposed Helping Hands Homeward program, an ini-
on in the Senate sometime after the session resumes in January, and then will pass to the State Assembly before arriving at Gov. Scott Walker’s office. L e g i s l at ive Affairs Committee Vice Chair Morgan Rae, who is spearheading the initiative, said the bill would help prevent alcohol poisoning by making students less hesitant to contact authorities in emergency situations involving alcohol consumption. “It’s a huge student safety issue,” Rae said. “If this bill can save lives, it would be great.” The committee also discussed starting an initiative to encourage downtown establishments to have more entertainment options for students 18 and older, which members believe may discourage the use of fake IDs. The committee plans to send an email to students asking if they Madison offers sufficient activities for 18+ crowds, as well as questions about fake ID use. The results may be presented to entertainment venues to promote more 18+ activities. tiative that would provide homeless people money to return to friends and family in other communities. Although Ald. Satya RhodesConway, District 12, said she believes the best way to combat homelessness in Madison is through providing permanent housing, she said funding a day shelter is a “step in the right direction.” “A year-round day shelter gives folks access to resources,” Rhodes-Conway said. “It brings stability to people’s lives and gives them a place to go.” David Jones contributed to this article.
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Set in the fictional town of Dunwall, “Dishonored” brings to mind London during the Industrial Revolution, yet perhaps with more weaponry and magic to assist you in your assassinations.
mission. With side entrances, sewer paths, areas accessible only by possessing an animal or rooftop hatches, “Dishonored” never fails to provide players with a new way to approach their current mission. All of these mechanics work really well most of the time throughout the experience, however, there are certain times when assassination inputs are fairly finicky and my powers wouldn’t respond exactly how I had hoped. Luckily this was only a minor portion of the game and for the most part the many systems Arkane has implemented work without a hiccup. “Dishonored” only consists of nine levels but players who rush through are doing themselves a disservice by missing out on the multiple layers instilled in every mission throughout the game. Every level has a bountiful amount of collectibles and new locations to discover, along with a dizzying array of ways to approach each combat scenario and major assassination. Promising ambitious goals since its announcement, “Dishonored” delivers a rewarding experience different from almost any other game on the market. Although the story and characters fail to immerse players like the fully realized world they inhabit, “Dishonored” will keep players coming back either to explore one of the many routes they skipped over or just to enjoy the sadistic satisfaction that accompanies a perfectly executed assassination. Grade: AWant Adam to review another game? Send him your suggestions at arparis@wisc.edu.
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he idea of combining satisfying first-person melee combat with extensive player choice to accomplish objectives sounds superlative on paper. Yet these two core tenets synthesize the essence of Arkane Studio’s recent release,“Dishonored.” No one ever doubted Arkane’s game had all the elements for a potentially fantastic new intellectual property, all that was left to be seen of these lofty promises was whether they could execute them or not. Some technical performance and story quibbles aside, Arkane’s final product is a masterful blend of “Deus Ex” style branching paths mixed with visceral first-person combat that blends inventive supernatural powers with impressive swordplay. Set in the imaginary town of Dunwall, players control Corvo, former Lord Protector of the Empress before her assassination. Wrongly accused for her murder, Corvo is sentenced to death before escaping into the dreary pathways below the city six months later. Dunwall is incredibly detailed. It is a fictional city in the midst of an industrial revolution, which is due to the recent discovery of whale oil as a primary fuel source. Dunwall’s oppressive atmosphere contributes to the beautiful aesthetics of “Dishonored,” but sadly this deeply realized world is complemented by a hollow story and
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shallow characters. Although Corvo’s tale of revenge against the usurped regime has some unexpected turns, it never expands beyond a fairly standard series of assassination missions. Additionally, none of the characters are fleshed out very well, so players have little motivation to kill the laundry list of antagonists; as a result, any emotional impact or satisfaction for the player is rendered meaningless. The actual assassinations may not provide the catharsis players are searching for, but the mechanics and myriad of ways they can dispose of their targets is the standout feature of “Dishonored.” Whether players want to stealthily assassinate every enemy or run in, guns blazing and sword drawn, every
mission can be approached from a different angle. Combat revolves around melee combat that relies heavily on blocking and counter-attacking. Your left hand sports either a ranged weapon or one of the various supernatural powers at your disposal. The bow and pistol are useful in many encounters, but players will most likely be drawn towards the expansive combinations of powers they can utilize. Corvo gains his powers after a visit from the mysterious Outsider. They are unlocked by collecting runes throughout the levels, but with only a limited amount of these precious resources, players will have to choose which powers best suit their play style for that run through. Some powers provide destructive melee attacks or
powerful elemental abilities, while others are better suited for stealth such as Blink, which teleports players a short distance, or Bend Time, which gives players a chance for quick assassinations or to slip by unnoticed as time stands still. The implementation of these powers in tandem gives players lots of opportunities for creative kills. While I expect far more ingenuous uses by others in the future, one satisfying example was when I slowed time, possessed an opposing soldier and placed him in the pathway of his comrade’s bullet that violently disposed of his head when time returned to normal. This creativity carries over to the multitude of pathways players experience during each
Kendrick Lamar is ‘Straight Outta Compton’ on new release By Brian Weidy The Daily Cardinal
CD REVIEW
CD TITLE Artist Name There are some artists for whom “hype” cannot begin to describe how anticipated an album is. For Kendrick Lamar, good kid, m.A.A.d city is just that. After the release of his independently released album Section 80, Kendrick Lamar became one of the biggest names in hip hop. The 25-year-old hails from Compton, Calif. and has accrued significant acclaim since his well-regarded mixtape, Overly Dedicated. Lamar attributes his greatest influences to Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre, the latter of which also called Compton home. Lamar’s reliance upon wordplay and the content of his lyrics, more than infectious hooks, function as a double-
edged sword. On one hand, his words, both on Section 80 and good kid, m.A.A.d city are insightful into his life and his past; however, it has not been met with great commercial success to date. Good kid, m.A.A.d city is one of the most highly anticipated hip-hop releases since Drake’s first major label debut, and it is no surprise that Lamar is able to open up his rolodex of highprofile friends for this seminal album. Jay Rock, Drake, Dr. Dre and many more all make appearances on Lamar’s latest release, a testament to his rapid ascent through the hiphop community. The album opens with “Sherane A.K.A. Master Splinter’s Daughter,” a song that takes more than a minute to get into the lyrics, and then finishes with a story, a recurring theme throughout the album. The skits interjected throughout the album are reminiscent of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and this is not the only parallel between West and Mr. Lamar. “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” gives any listeners who
might be getting acquainted to Lamar a taste of his signature style when he goes on long runs of phrases at breakneck speed without stopping. Lamar gives his first blatant homage to Tupac on “Backseat Freestyle.” However, the song refuses to go anywhere, with a repeating hook and a chorus that melds right into the verses. This is Lamar at his angriest, and unfortunately, it does not work. Yet his style shines through on “The Art of Peer Pressure,” as he uses his distinct speak/sing voice while telling a story of his friends and life in his neighborhood. The album as a whole tells the story of one night with Lamar and his friends as they traipse through the city of Compton. This concept album once again hearkens back to the parallels between this and West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in its sense of cohesion, as complete albums are becoming rarer in an increasingly single-reliant industry. The halfway point of the album is where good kid, m.A.A.d city hits its stride. “Poetic Justice” features a phenomenal verse from Drake as
well as a perfectly placed sample of Janet Jackson. Pharrell Williams lends a hand on “good kid,” which he produced and co-wrote. Once the song comes on, it elevates the album from merely good hip hop, to an influential body of work replete with social commentary. “Swimming Pools (Drank),” the lead single from the album, stands as a good song on its own. The chant at the beginning likens back to Section 80’s “The Spiteful Chant” and features one of the catchiest hooks of the album. However, it slightly breaks from the continuity of the rest of the album as it shows a new reality in opposition to the grim, innercity picture the rest of the narrative paints. From the way “Swimming Pools (Drank)” did on the charts, one can only expect success to follow for the album overall. Lamar’s 12-minute opus, “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst,” is more skit than song at times. The song truly gives the album a conceptual feel as verses alternate with phone calls and other conversations between his storytelling lyrics. Behind this tale is a jazzy,
Roots-esque backbeat. After “Real” comes the closing track of the album, “Compton” which features fellow Compton-bred rapper, Dr. Dre, and, pun intended, brings it all home. This grand finale has a far more produced feel to it than the rest of the album. If good kid, m.A.A.d city was a movie, this would be the closing scene. We can practically see 17-yearold Lamar grow up as he states, “This is king Kendrick Lamar.” While most of Lamar’s tracks feel rough around the edges, “Compton” is his attempt at creating a radio-single, and his reliance on production tricks shroud the clever lyrical content behind it. Overall, the album tells the very real story of an 11th-grade Lamar and a day in the life of a kid in Compton. Evoking Goblin, or any other “hip hopera” so to speak, this feels like a complete album as opposed to a mere collection of songs as many hip-hop albums have come to in recent vintage. While in my opinion, it falls short of the masterpiece that was Section 80, good kid, m.A.A.d city is certainly a must listen for fans and non-fans alike.
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Evil Bird
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Obamacare improves health care system Max Cisneros opinion columnist
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n the painting by Sir Luke Fildes of 1887, appropriately named “The Doctor,” we are shown a man brooding over a sick child while parents stand by in anguish looking toward the greying man for reassurance. Apart from being an expensive oil painting it is the standard which contemporary medical professionals are compared. As medicine has improved and capitalism reigned supreme, the image of the doctor has been slowly, but surely, moving away from the gentleman that cares about your wellbeing toward the stranger that tells you to pull your pants down and bend over. Why is this? There are several reasons, but one of the biggest
would have to be the use of private health insurance companies. One of the big issues in the upcoming election is health care. One of the biggest criticisms given to the Obama administration is the approval of “Obamacare.” The one and only solid cornerstone in Romney’s campaign platform is the immediate repeal of the president’s radical health care program. Former Gov. Mitt Romney suggests that competition is the best way for medicine to improve and that giving the government control over medical care will make it less appealing to practice medicine in the U.S. As a student looking toward premedicine I can confidently say that Romney is right when he says that doctors will make less money than they do now once Obamacare is put in place. This however does not make Romney right and Obamacare a mistake. In fact, Obamacare could
be the first step that can be taken toward restoring the image of the doctor to that of Fildes’s painting. Many of those supporting the repeal of Obamacare love to criticize the plan for the future but never take the time to analyze health care that is in play right now. Private health insurance companies have turned the health care field’s focus from a patient’s health to a patient’s wallet. In today’s world, a doctor is paid for quantitative work rather than qualitative discipline. In other words, a doctor testing a child with a cough for rheumatoid arthritis, brain tumors and Lyme’s disease will be better paid than a doctor that correctly diagnosis the child with a common cold and prescribes some cough medicine. Insurance companies dole out money to hospitals and clinics for procedures that are unnecessary, which benefits the hospital and the doctor but which are
detrimental to the physician-patient bond, as well as to the insurance companies that boost their premiums to keep up with the expense of showering hospitals with money. So where does a person with a meager income or a pre-existing condition turn for medical care in our current system? The answer is nowhere, that’s when we get the cases of people being thrown on the street when the head of finances finds out that the patient has no insurance, when people are forced to make their own casts for broken limbs or inefficient remedies for serious ailments. Our current health care system is not only inefficient, it is morally inhumane. The United States is one of the last industrialized countries without universal health care even though it is suggested that it spends more money on medical expenses PER PERSON than almost every
other country in the world. It is a responsibility of the country to care for its citizens and the U.S. fails to do so in the simplest of ways: by nationalizing health care. The corruption of the health care field can only be cured by the tight grasp of the federal government. With the plan that Obama has set in play it will be easy for the government to keep doctors from ordering unnecessary tests and it will give those of us who are currently unable to afford health care or who have pre-existing conditions a healthy alternative to dying on the street or going broke. Those who oppose the “Affordable Care Act” say that our objective is to keep the government out of the painting of “the Doctor;” I would say that as a supporter of Obamacare our objective is to keep insurance companies out of the painting. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
We should follow Malala Yousfazi’s brave example Zac Pestine opinion columnist
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here are some people who are so inspiring, whose actions are so breathtaking, that we are so taken aback, so paralyzed by their courage, that our only course of action (temporarily) is to stand and reflect on how we could be more like them. Malala Yousafzai is one of those people. You may have heard the name. Hopefully, you have heard her story, or at least the recent events that have catapulted her into the public sphere. Malala, a precocious 15-yearold girl who has grown up in a Pakistani nation that has been plagued by the Taliban for a decade now, was shot in the head and neck on October 9th when a gunman infiltrated her school bus and demanded that she be identified. Why would someone do this to a 15-year-old girl? Admittedly, until the shooting, I had never heard of Malala Yousafzai. However, regardless of my own ignorance, she has been a major world player in the struggle for equal education for girls since 2008. Her fearlessness, her activism and her leadership garnered her international recognition when she began writing for the BBC in 2009. In 2011, South African Social Rights Activist Desmond Tutu nominated her for the International Children’s Peace Prize, and she won. She also has schools named in her honor. In a turbulent and precarious Pakistan, where terrorism runs rampant, Malala’s progressive stances are contradictory to the Taliban philosophy, and they decidedly took action. Mindless acts of violence are ubiquitous in the daily news, whether they be religiously, politically or socially driven. Often, they are petrifying. We are not aware of how to stop them from occurring. Moreover, we could
not even guess what course of action we would take if we were the oppressed people seen in the news. We do know, however, that somewhere out there, people have it in them to muster up the boldness to stand in the face of oppression, to stay strong. With the presidential foreignpolicy debate last night, we are forced to remember that there are a myriad of people out there that do not share the same values that we do. They are against the very freedoms that are the fabric of our society. But we don’t only need a president who can stand up to those that oppose freedom, that oppose education. We don’t only need a strong military that can do so. We need a strong public that is well informed, one that is wellequipped to fend off evil. Malala Youfaszai is alive. She is recovering in a hospital in the United Kingdom and has emerged from her coma cognizant of her surroundings and without any brain damage. Once fully recovered, she will continue her righteous quest. But the Taliban is committed to continuing what they have begun. Embarrassed by their failure to murder Malala, they have issued a statement of intent to complete their task and assassinate both Malala and her father Ziauddin, a revered Pakistani poet. A classmate of Malala’s was recently quoted, saying, “Every girl in [their hometown] Swat is Malala. We will educate ourselves. We will win. They can’t defeat us.” Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently launched a UN petition with “I am Malala” as its slogan. I have a difficult time believing that most people are Malala. I surely do not think that I am. But I do think that many Malalas exist and we are very fortunate to have them among us. If we can all be as passionate about the good in the world as she is, I can guarantee that we will be living in a better world every day. May she have a speedy recovery. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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Mitt Romney’s son, Matt, was recently in Madison promoting his father’s presidential campaign.
Candidate Romney still an enigma Mike brost opinion columnist
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week ago today, a reinvigorated President Barack Obama came into the second presidential debate swinging. Polls reveal that a slight majority of Americans who watched the debate last week thought the president won. Last night, the president and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney had their final debate, sparring over foreign policy. While campaigning in Virginia last Friday, President Obama had some valuable election season insight: “I mean, [Gov. Mitt Romney is] changing up so much and backtracking and sidestepping, we’ve got to name this condition that he’s going through. I think it’s called ‘Romnesia.’” It’s true, throughout his political career Gov. Romney has switched his position on nearly every issue. Since the start of his presidential run six years ago, Gov. Romney has undergone on a wild transformation on myriad issues. And while individuals are bound to change their position on issues throughout their lifetime, the governors’s changes are very diverse and just too convenient. At this point, I have trouble understanding what Gov. Romney’s plan for America is.
He pivoted to the right for the Republican Primary. He has pivoted towards the center for the general election. These changes are expected; every candidate changes their position before and after the primaries. But Gov. Romney has pivoted extensively throughout the general election, too. During debates, the American people have witnessed a pragmatic, moderate Mitt. During campaign events, however, he has pivoted back to the right. His campaign has failed to release in-depth policy proposals on, well, pretty much any issue, enabling the governor to pander to a wide range of voters. Ultimately, though, the plan for America that Mitt Romney has provided at the Republican National Convention and at campaign events is staunchly conservative, if not specific. For instance, he has signed a pledge to not raise taxes a single cent, no matter what. The governor does, however, have a sterling record running the state of Massachusetts. As Candidate Romney extolled in last week’s debate, under his leadership, Massachusetts’s schools were first in the nation, the state went from one of the worst job creators in the nation to one of the best and he balanced the budget with a state legislature that was 87 percent Democratic. But with Mitt’s laudable record as the executive of Massachusetts, why is that Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly support President Barack
Obama? According to a Public Policy Polling poll conducted on Oct. 16, the president is leading Gov. Romney by 18 percent in the gov.’s home state. Why? Gov. Romney appears to be a different man today than he was when he was the governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. He’s less open to compromise and has become an ideologue. As former President Bill Clinton said earlier this year at the Democratic National Convention, “Nobody’s right all the time, and a broken clock is right twice a day. And every one of us … we’re compelled to spend our fleeting lives between those two extremes, knowing we’re never going to be right all the time and hoping we’re right more than twice a day.” He continued: “What works in the real world is cooperation.” I couldn’t agree more. Democrats and Republicans must work together moving forward. Our nation’s future depends on it. And while Massachusetts is almost a sure victory for President Obama on Nov. 6, the electoral map nationwide remains largely uncertain. According to the preeminent political modeler, Nate Silver, of the New York Times’s “FiveThirtyEight” blog, President Obama has 66.7 percent chance of winning the Electoral College in the upcoming election. In other words, this election is still far from decided. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
Sports Badger athletics prepare for week ahead Tuesday October 23, 2012 DailyCardinal.com
By Adee Feiner the daily cardinal
Football
It was a big weekend for the Wisconsin football team (3-1 Big Ten, 6-2 overall), beating rival Minnesota, but head coach Bret Bielema had a milestone weekend of his own. Bielema moved into second place all-time in wins as coach at Wisconsin, moving him past Hall of Famer Phil King. He now has 66 wins in his career at Madison. With their sights set on a tough Michigan State defense coming to visit this homecoming weekend, Bielema communicated the importance of his team staying alert and on their toes. Expecting plenty of blitzes from MSU, Bielema said he doesn’t doubt they’ll “bring the pressure.” When senior running backMontee Ball was brought up, Bielema mentioned that he believes Ball has gotten back on his game mentally, and his play with fellow running back James White is stronger than ever. Their unselfishness and willingness to work together is what makes them a successful pair in Bielema’s eyes, and he has no question that if they continue to play the way they have been, the Spartans will be in for a tough challenge come Saturday. As for sophomore defensive back Devin Gaulden who suffered a partially torn ACL, he will undergo surgery on Friday and will be redshirted.
Volleyball
The Badgers volleyball team is looking to improve in the second-half of their Big Ten schedule as they host No. 25 Illinois and Northwestern this weekend. The team closed out the first half of conference play in a tie for ninth place. Head coach Pete Waite was generous in his praise for sophomore Ellen Chapman, mentioning her recent offensive output in the last three matches, where she averaged 4.75 kills per set. But Waite also made it clear that the entire team needs to be onboard offensively, as Chapman can’t be expected to carry the load on her own. Looking for continued consistency in every aspect of their game, Waite hopes these next two games will give the volleyball team a chance to improve their 1-4 recored at home within the Big Ten.
Women’s Cross Country
After what he called a “disasterous” showing at the Adidas invitational, Women’s cross country head coach Jim Stintzi is looking for his team to move forward heading into the Big Ten championships. Stintzi said his runners are healthy, including sophomore distance runner Lavinia Jurkiewicz who did not compete in the Invitational but will be back for the conference championship. Although Stintzi admitted that he was shocked by the
Men’s Hockey
Wisconsin moving forward with Kerdiles When asked if he had thought about leaving UW for another the daily cardinal league, Kerdiles said there was The Wisconsin men’s hockey never a doubt he wanted to stay. team received a big vote of con“This campus is amazing; fidence today, when freshman the facilities unbelieveable,” forward Nic Kerdiles Kerdiles said. “Great announced he would coaching staff, great be staying with the proteammates. It was really gram despite facing a an easy decision for my 10-game suspension. family and I.” “My goal is not Kerdiles expressed to turn this situagratitude for his teamtion into any kind of mates, coaches and famadversity that my team ily members for their would have to overcontinued support. KERDILES come,” Kerdiles said. “I’ve leaned a lot “Therefore, I’m choosing to through this,” Kerdiles said. move forward, put all my ener- “My family and I, we believed gy and focus into being the the whole time we were folbest student athlete I can be.” lowing the rules and still truly Originally penalized with a believe we did.” year-long punishment, an NCAA When asked what the young Committee reduced the suspen- California native could consion to 30 percent of the season. tribute to the lineup upon his This means Kerdiles will return, Eaves only had one miss the first 10 games of the answer: “A lot of goals.” season, which includes the two The team is heading to Wisconsin has already played Minnesota this weekend against Northern Michigan, for a two-night match with and will be eligible to return to Minnesota-Duluth. the team on Nov. 30, when the The Badgers are looking to Badgers play at Denver. get into the win column after “I truly believe that I am dropping their first two games meant to be here and meant to of the season. continue pursuing my ultimate Mike Eaves made it clear that goal of playing in the NHL,” Minnesota-Duluth is a tough, Kerdiles said. “I’m so glad to be grind-it-down type of team, but able to call myself a Badger and his players are eager to get on to continue doing so.” the road and work hard.
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Senior running back Montee Ball and the rest of the Wisconsin offense will need to be at the top of their game Saturday to come out with a victory against a tough Michigan State defense. performance of his runners, he does believe they will be able to bounce back this weekend in East Lansing, Mich., where the championship will take place. Stintzi will be looking to junior distance runner Ashley Beutler and freshman Gabrielle Anzalone to lead their team against a tough field of opponents including Michigan, Penn State and Minnesota.
Men’s Cross Country
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Lansing, Mich., this weekend for the Big Ten championships with senior and defending conference champion Mohammed Ahmed leading the way. Head coach Mick Byrne is looking to bring home a 14th consecutive Big Ten title, and emphasized that his runners have worked hard and are prepared for the competition. Byrne said he has called on his “big guns” which include Ahmed, and seniors Reed Connor and Maverick Darling. Byrne also stated that he will
look to the younger guys on his team to fill the supporting roles for his runners. When asked about what it means to be a 13-time defending champion, Byrne simply answered that it puts a target on your back. But it’s that target that excites his runners. He then added that if his athletes know they are going to be a Badger runner, that they should expect that target. And when one has a target on their back there is only one thing they should do: run.
Armstrong should be remembered for changing outlook on cancer, not cycling Matt Masterson master’s degree
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f you’ve watched even five minutes of just about any sports or news network in the last few weeks, then you have seen that Lance Armstrong is in some hot water. Late last month, the USADA stripped Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles, claiming he used performance-enhancing drugs and forced them onto his teammates. Following his decision to stop fighting these accusations, sponsors jumped ship left and right. Last week, Armstrong stepped down as chairman from his own charity, the Lance Armstrong Foundation (aka ‘Livestrong’). Tuesday, the International Cycling Union (UCI) accepted the USADA’s decision and will officially remove any trace of Armstrong’s name from the cycling record books. To me, this is equivalent to a toller attempting to unring a bell—you can’t undo what has already been done. And you know what? That’s a good thing. Yes, Armstrong cheated and yes, he may have coerced others around him to do so as well, but the work that he accomplished in raising money and awareness for cancer prevention is worth
far more than a Tour de France title, or seven. In January of this year, the American Cancer Society estimated that over 577,000 people would die of cancer in the U.S. in 2012 alone. Just about everyone who reads this column has a close friend or relative who has fought the deadly disease. According to their website, the Livestrong foundation has raised over $470 million to “inspire and empower people affected by cancer.” The money is important, but it is how Armstrong changed the way that cancer is handled by doctors, scientists and the American public that is his real lasting legacy. Last year, the American Chemical Society began using a new technique to combat cancer cells that were resistant to chemotherapy. Its name—the “Lance Armstrong effect,” and the procedure is based off of his own victory over testicular cancer. Tuesday, Huffington Post writer Emily Cousins—a cancersurvivor herself—outlined my case better than I ever could with the sort of first-hand insight that I just don’t have. “[Armstrong] is selfish, calculating, ruthless, manipulative, and profoundly dishonest,” Collins wrote. “And yet I still feel grateful for Lance Armstrong. He did more than start a foundation and raise some money. He helped transform the way America views life after cancer.”
The damage done by Armstrong to the sport of cycling—which, let’s be honest, already had its reputation in the sewer—pales in comparison to the good that he has accomplished since his comeback in 1998. Cheating has no place in sports, let me make that clear. And if cheating by yourself isn’t bad enough, it is exponentially worse to force others around you to do the same. Armstrong is paying the penalty for those choices now, as he should, but in the same situation, would you do anything different? Put yourself in his shoes for a minute. Would you take your celebrity status and transform yourself from just a survivor into the face of the fight against cancer? Wouldn’t you use everything at your disposal to take on the disease that tried to take your life? It is a very utilitarian argument, but put simply, the good done by Armstrong outweighs the bad. His methods may have been morally ambiguous (at best), but if the work done by Armstrong can lead to a breakthrough in the fight against cancer, then I’d say he made the right choice. In fact, if Armstrong ever inspired even one cancer patient to not give up, to keep fighting, then I just don’t think we can say that what he did was wrong. Do you think Armstrong should be chastized? Do you think that the good he did didn’t outweigh the bad? Let Matt know what you think at: sports@dailycardinal.com