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Immigration bill takes cues from Arizona policy

By Beth Pickhard The Daily Cardinal

An immigration bill drafted by a state Republican lawmaker would allow police in Wisconsin to ask for identification if immigrants break the law.

The bill’s author, Rep. Don Pridemore, R-Hartford, said the proposal was influenced by Arizona’s immigration legislation passed in April. He said illegal immigrants are leaving Arizona for other states.

“I want Wisconsin to be on record as supporting Arizona.”

Don Pridemore State Rep. R-Hartford

“I don’t want Wisconsin to become a destination for these people,” Pridemore said.

The proposed law would

not require people to have legal immigration documents on them at all times as the Arizona law demands, Pridemore said. He said those who have their papers requested after a law violation will be given 48 hours to present legal documents to authorities.

“I want Wisconsin to be on record as supporting Arizona and of course to get the federal government to enforce their own laws and protect the citizens of the state of Wisconsin,” Pridemore said.

Under the law, citizens would be able to sue government officials if they suspected officials were not enforcing the immigration law. Communities not complying with the law could be fined $500 per day.

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Carrotmob ‘green buycott’ at Ian’s Pizza increases business

By Tessa Hahn The Daily Cardinal

What did carrots, a solar powered water heater and lots of Ian’s pizza have in common Thursday night? The mission student group Carrotmob has to make Madison “green.”

Carrotmob, which aims to

raise awareness about environmental issues, teamed up with Ian’s Pizza on State Street on their latest quest to help local businesses go green. The objective for the event was to raise money so Ian’s could buy a solarmob page 3

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Hoofers brought fake snow to the Memorial Union Terrace for its second annual Rail Jam Thursday.

Third hate crime strikes Whitewater “KKK” was spray painted on three cars owned by AfricanAmerican UW-Whitewater students Monday, marking the third hate crime at the university this semester, UW-Whitewater Chancellor Richard Telfer said.

The incident, in which the tires of the cars were slashed, follows two similar crimes this semester.

Two unknown men approached a female student, pushed her into a fence and made a derogatory comment about her perceived sexual orientation Sunday.

In September, a female student was punched in the face by one of two unidentified men for wearing a “Legalize Gay” shirt.

She was also called a “faggot.”

“I am dismayed by this incident and the two other hate crimes that have occurred,” Telfer said in a statement. “These are senseless acts of violence perpetrated against our community and they must stop. This type of behavior cannot be tolerated on the UW-Whitewater campus.”

University administration is in

the process of planning a meeting with students, faculty and staff in an effort to change the behavior of some members of the community, according to Telfer. The UW-Whitewater police will conduct an investigation on the TELFER current incidents and increase its presence on campus, Telfer said.

Walker criticizes heating plant, healthcare law in letter to Doyle Governor-elect Scott Walker told Gov. Jim Doyle to stop pushing for Democratic policies, including the use of a bio-fuel boiler in the Charter Street Power Plant and healthcare reform in a letter sent Wednesday.

Walker said Wisconsin could save as much as $100 million by placing a natural gas boiler in the Charter Street Power Plant instead of the planned bio-fuel boiler. Construction on the facility began in October.

Walker also said one of the first things he wants do as governor is encourage the Wisconsin attorney general to sue the federal government for healthcare legislation passed earlier this year.

“Even as the lawsuit is considered by our judicial system, it is clear that the federal law will affect Wisconsin’s management of out Medical Assistance programs,” Walker said in the letter.

Daniel Schooff, secretary of the Department of Administration,

said Walker has not been briefed on the issues he commented on.

“We will continue to work with you and your team in an orderly and responsible manner,” Schooff said.

Doyle’s administration has been cooperative with his transition office, Walker said.

“I am confident we can find common ground on my five requests and continue to work towards an orderly transition,” Walker said.

—Beth Pickhard

Madison man goes ‘crazy,’ resists arrest at Wando’s Bar

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Student group Carrotmob held a “buycott” at Ian’s Pizza Thursday night to help the business afford a solar-powered water heater.

Madison police arrested a 21-year-old Madison man after authorities said he was “going crazy” outside of Wando’s Bar on University Avenue Sunday around 1 a.m.

Chauncey Vacek, was tentatively charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, according to the police incident report.

Vacek was involved in an argu-

ment with other people inside Wando’s and then allegedly began to push people in the bar.

Around six police officers arrived at Wando’s to help as bouncers tried to calm Vacek, police said.

Vacek did not comply when threatened with the use of a Taser.

“Vascek attempted to kick police officers … and tried to pull the lip away from the face of

a 25-year-old victim,” Madison police spokesperson Howard Payne said.

Eventually police got Vacek under control and brought him to the Dane County Jail for processing, authorities said.

Payne said police suspect alcohol may have been a factor in the incident, although it was not specified as a cause.

“…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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Is Randy Moss the real-life Kenny Powers?

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dmittedly, I’m a huge fan of the HBO series “Eastbound and Down.” If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, and don’t mind a foul-mouthed egotist, then I suggest you check it out. Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) is awesome.

Or should I say “mossome”?

The show follows a burned-out major league baseball player, who, through his trials and tribulations will do anything to regain celebrity status, even if it means becoming a substitute teacher, or playing for “the worst Mexican baseball team in history.”

Upon conclusion of the season two finale I found myself laughing hysterically, then, all of a sudden, I came to a revelation. Randy Moss is the real-life Kenny Powers. I am a freaking genius. I think. This eyeopener was subtle at first, but now, after putting the pieces together I think I may have substantial evidence.

The Hair. Kenny Powers rocks a sick mullet, Moss has the corn rows.

Moss used to have the uncontrollable afro too, but that’s beside the point.

More importantly, Powers started off

season number two with corn rows.

How peculiar.

The Attitude. Kenny Powers relaxes in the locker room smoking joints and snorting white lines. He comes out to pitch when he is “ready” to pitch. Moss’ personality also reflects the same ruthless attitude: “I will play when I want to play.” Together, both Powers and Moss think that they are unsurpassed in their talents (baseball and football) and that nobody in the world is as good as they are. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if they got together for a little tag-team in an episode. For comparison’s sake: “I am not trying to sound cocky or full of myself, but Kenny Powers has a sneaking suspicion that no matter what comes his way he will always be great. Because that’s just the way shit works sometimes,” says Powers.

“If I can’t get to the ball, then nobody could have gotten to the ball,” Moss said.

The Talk. Besides the full-fledged narcissism, they both have been known to talk some mad shit and have undoubtedly pissed enough people off to the point that nobody wants them on their team. They both lash out at the media and fans.

Powers flicks people off, yelling vulgar obscenities and throwing balls at people, while Moss chooses to “moon” Packer fans and run over cops.

The Dirty Bird Erica andrist & Ryan ADserias sex columnists

My boyfriend and I are in the first long term relationship for both of us.

Neither of us think we’re ready for sex (intercourse) yet, but we want to try some other activities … my question specifically is about blowjobs. I don’t have a lot of experience in this area and I was wondering if you have any tips or suggestions for giving a good blowjob. Thanks.

Beginner Lacks Outstanding Wisdom Luckily, BLOW, “outstanding wisdom” is not required for giving good head—even the very best blowjobs make use of just a few basic principles and techniques that are easy to master.

First, take a moment to consider: why do you like blowjobs? Enthusiasm is key; the most spectacular oral technique in the world can’t always suffice if your partner feels like you’re just going down out of uninspired obligation. Whether it’s seeing how madly turned on your partner gets and the heat of wielding that particular kind of power and control, or the trust involved with such an intimate activity, figure out what it is about oral sex that makes it as hot when you give as it is when you receive.

Next, think about how you (and your partner’s) entire body can play a role in oral sex. Your mouth will certainly be your focus—we’ll get to that in a sec—but you can incorporate lots of other body parts, too. Every now and again, cast a glance upward and make some sultry eye contact. Use your hands on parts of your partner’s body that you don’t have in your mouth. Gently cup his balls. Put a little lube or spit on the tip of your finger and diddle his ass. Brush your fingernails along the inside of his thigh.

Press your palms into his hips and lift his whole pelvis toward your mouth.

In addition to expanding the range of his sensation, the preceding tips give you instant feedback if you pay attention: how do his muscles react to what you’re doing with your mouth?

What makes his toes curl? When does

he moan or breathe a little faster? If you’re getting toe curls, heavy breathing, exclamations of, “God! That’s SO GOOD!” Keep doing what you’re doing, your partner probably likes it.

And of course, though lots of body parts can get in on the action, it is ultimately called oral sex, so what to do with your mouth? First and foremost, watch your teeth. Though some dudes like the occasional (and usually gentle) nip or nibble, it would be wise to not assume this to be necessarily true of your partner. It would then behoove you to curl those lips around your teeth.

Nothing can kill the bee-jay mood quite like a misplaced tooth scrape.

Alright, now that we know what to do with our mouths, where do we do with them once we have a dick in there? Among the most sensitive parts of the circumcised penis are the head and the frenulum (that little triangular ridge on the underside where the head meets the shaft).

Focus here. What works best, (long, slow circles, quick flicks with the tip of your tongue), will be specific to your partner. Pay attention to how he reacts (or, of course, you can always ask him). Then there’s the corona, or the ridge that separates the shaft from the head. The underside of that ridge can be particularly sensitive and stimulating, but be sure to pay attention to your partner’s reactions as the corona can, for some guys, be a bit too stimulating. And what if your man has a uncut member? All the aforementioned pleasure zones still apply, but you’ve got yourself a little something extra to work with. Try pulling the foreskin back up and roll your tongue around inside.

Finally, there’s the art of deep throating. Much like good food or wine, when it’s good, it’s good, and when its not, well, you get the drift. If you have a particularly sensitive gag reflex, you can create a similar sensation using both your hands wrapped around the shaft of a lubed-up penis with your mouth at the tip. With this technique, you can alternate soft and hard pressure with your hand, give the shaft a little twist on

More recently, Moss got fired from the Minnesota Vikings for saying the following during a post-practice catered meal: “What the [expletive]? Who ordered this crap? I wouldn’t feed this shit to my dog!”

In a follow-up interview regarding the Vikings loss to his former team (New England Patriots), Moss declined all questions.

“I’m not answering any more questions for the rest of this year. If it’s an interview, I’m going to conduct it, so I’ll answer my own questions, ask myself the questions and then give y’all the answers,” he explained.

The self-inflicted silence has cost Moss $25,000 in fines, not to mention the $10,000 fine he faced for mooning Packer fans after he scored a touchdown several years back. When asked how he would pay the fine, Moss responded with, “it ain’t nothin’ but ten grand. What’s ten grand to me? ... When you’re rich you don’t write checks, straight cash, homie.”

Although Kenny Powers lets people ask him questions, he is very particular about the content of those questions. In season one, he let schoolaged students in a gym class ask him questions, and responded with: “I am talking about me. I want questions about me personally as a superstar.

You know, you got this moment in time

here with an American icon and you’re gonna waste it asking a question about the fucking mile?”

Powers, too, is obsessed with money, and ends the discussion with students by talking about his salary.

“The amount of money I am gonna be making would hurt your parents’ feelings. You remember the class where I taught you all how to make it rain? That’s what I’m gonna be doing every single night—dolla, dolla bills, y’all…”

On the bright side, at least Powers realizes he’s a self-absorbed, outlandish prick.

“After all, I am just a man with a mind for victory and an arm like a fucking cannon. ... Just an average guy with exceptional hair. Nothing more, and nothing less,” he said After being cut from the Minnesota Vikes, Moss, too, moved Eastbound and Down to Tennessee. Is Moss the real life Kenny Powers? Not sure, but all I know is it would be entirely plausible for Moss to make the same comment Powers did after realizing he was the best player on “the worst Mexican baseball team”: “Did this tale end the way I thought it would? Probably not. But as long as I win, who gives a shit.”

Send Taylor your thoughts on this comparison or Randy Moss at tcurley@ wisc.edu.

blow like a pro the way up or down, or even use your fingers to give a little extra stimulation to the corona. Keep in mind, however, that deep throating is a wholly unique feeling. If you don’t have much capacity for it, practice. While you can practice giving head on a dildo or other phallic object, you can also use it to tame your gag reflex. And if you end up tossing your cookies or chomping down on a dildo, it probably won’t complain.

So what’s the deal with the gag reflex and what if I don’t have a dildo?

First things first, the gag reflex is a natural defense against large objects getting into the throat that shouldn’t be there. Like when you don’t chew that bratwurst well enough. But it’s not an all-or-nothing response. When you brush your teeth in the morning (or at night, since some people have a

more sensitive gag reflex in the morning), take a few seconds to brush your tongue. Every night, work on brushing your tongue a millimeter farther back.

As your soft palate gets used to being touched, your gag reflex will decrease.

So BLOW, try those pointers on for size. While this column is jampacked with tips for giving your man good head, remember that the best head is the head your partner likes.

Try asking him. Do you like your dick sucked hard or soft? Fast or slow?

Wet or dry? Deep or just inside the mouth? Should I vice grip your balls or stay away? Do you want me to tickle your prostate or keep my fingers out and away from your ass? So many questions, but so much better head!

Sex questions? E-mail sex@dailycardinal.com.

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The bill is in its second draft and may be introduced to state legislators early next year, Pridemore said. He said he is unsure how soon Governorelect Scott Walker would address immigration because job creation is Walker’s number one priority.

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The Student Services Finance Committee approved the budgets for Campus Women’s Center, Supporting Peers in Laid-Back Listening and Adventure Learning Programs at their meeting Thursday night.

CWC, SPILL budgets approved

By Alison Bauter The Daily Cardinal

The Student Services Finance Committee voted Thursday to decrease funding for Supporting Peers in Laid-back Listening, while increasing budgets for the Campus Women’s Center and Adventure Learning Programs.

The committee also heard budget proposals from Sex Out Loud, the Working Class Student Union and Badger Catholic.

Peer-based support group SPILL’s budget was passed at $52,317 with a cut of $1,600 from the group’s advertising budget.

Team-building organization ALPs’ proposed budget was approved at $147,835.

The SSFC made major cuts were made to the CWC’s bud-

get and funding for its multicultural arts and literature magazine, Women in REDzine. The CWC received a budget of $100,048, which was $17,454 less than its original proposal.

According to CWC Publications Coordinator Erika Dickerson, cutting funding would “silence” the women REDzine gives a voice to.

But SSFC members ruled the magazine did not constitute a direct student service. The committee moved to cut a total of $11,454, which removed funding for both the magazine and the publications coordinator position.

Sex Out Loud, a group that promotes healthy sexuality through education and activism, requested a 7 percent budget decrease to $86,172.

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Coordinator Ashley Chase said the decrease came from consolidating the group’s multiple lines of supply funding into one.

WCSU, a group that advocates and educates on behalf of working-class, first-generation and other non-traditional college students, requested a budget decrease of $2,190, from $57,639 to $55,449.

Badger Catholic also requested a budget decrease after returning $20,000 in unused student fees to the SSFC from the 2009-’10 school year. The campus religious group requested $123,567 for the 2011-’12 fiscal year.

The SSFC will vote on Badger Catholic, WCSU and Sex Out Loud’s budgets Monday. They will also hear a budget proposal from the Multicultural Student Coalition.

Developers present designs for Mifflin housing

By Anna Bukowski The Daily Cardinal

Developers discussed plans to replace the vacant Planned Parenthood building on W. Mifflin Street with a 3-story apartment building at a West Mifflin Neighborhood Association meeting Thursday.

The current development design would replace the Planned Parenthood building and the neighboring house at 424 W. Mifflin St. Pat McCaughey of McCaughey Properties, the lead developer on the project, said they would spend close to or more than $5 million. His cost estimates include land acquisition and construction.

McCaughey said he hopes to have the support of the West Mifflin neighborhood.

“Most buildings, when they finally get up, [residents] say ‘okay it wasn’t that bad after all,’” he said.

In initial meetings between W. Mifflin residents and McCaughey, residents suggested gabled roofs to best fit the surrounding homes. Developers and the Urban Design Commission deemed the triangular roofs inappropriate and “hated them,” according to West Mifflin Neighborhood Association Member Scott Kolar.

The latest design includes front porches and more doorways, which were suggestions from the Mifflin neighborhood residents, Kolar said.

Kolar said he was in support of the new structure, but not all of the current designs.

“Just about anything is better than that Planned Parenthood,” he said.

The current design combines different window, scaffolding and porch styles—a variety met with some support at the neighborhood meeting.

“I think the variation in front of the building has interest and variability,”

association member Pat Heiser said.

The latest design intentionally gives the illusion that the building is three townhouses and the presumed tenants for the property would be students and young professionals, Kolar said.

“It’s going in the right direction,” Kolar said, but added, “it’s not there.”

The association plays an important role in the development process, in that they provide input and issue statements of approval or disapproval, but they have no formal vote in the final project, Kolar said.

In the upcoming weeks there will be a public meeting for the Mifflin neighborhood to address any questions and concerns residents may have.

The Urban Design Commission, the Plan Commission and the Common Council must approve the project.

Joint Finance Committee appoints Republican representatives Assembly Speaker-elect Jeff Fitzgerald, R-Horicon, appointed five additional Republican assembly members to the Joint Finance Committee Wednesday.

Mark Gottlieb, R-Port Washington, was appointed as the committee’s vice-chair. Fitzgerald also appointed Dan Meyer, R-Eagle River, Dan LeMahieu, R-Cascade, John Nygren, R-Marinette, and Pat Strachota, R-West Bend.

LeMahieu said he asked to be

appointed to the committee to be “the tough voice, the voice of the taxpayers, putting people back to work, growing our economy and controlling state spending and taxes,” according to a statement.

The committee reviews the state budget before it goes on to the state legislature. The 16-member committee is made up of eight representatives and eight senators.

Republicans will have 12 seats on the committee after they gained

control of both the Assembly and Senate in last week’s election.

Fitzgerald also named Rep. Robin Vos, R - R o c h e s t e r, and state Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, LAMAHIEU co-chairs of the JFC Tuesday.

—Beth Pickhard

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powered water heater.

The group held a “buycott,” instead of a “boycott,” in which the group promoted business for Ian’s by attracting students to the restaurant, hosting a disc jockey, dancing and a carrot mascot.

“Right now we’re running an electric [water heater], which is really inefficient,” Ian’s manager Jack Thurnblad said. “The electricity we’d be replacing with it can power a normal family home for seven months.”

With 50 percent the proceeds from every slice going toward the fund for the solar-powered

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ably fall in the secondary priority level for the governor, but I certainly believe he will support it,” Pridemore said.

In May, Walker said he was concerned with Arizona’s immigration law. Later that month, he said he would sign an immigration bill similar to Arizona’s.

Walker has not commented on the newly drafted bill. water heater, Hayley Blum and Claire Howick, co-managers of Carrotmob, hope to make a dip into the fund for the $13,000 purchase. Compared to a normal Thursday night, profits were already up 45 percent by 9:30 p.m.

“I want to see a lot of people in this store,” Blum said. “I want to see a line literally wrapped around, and I think we can do this, especially later tonight when people are out and about.”

The group also held a “buycott” at Madison Fresh Market Oct. 29, where they raised $4,000 in purchases, which the market donated to the Wisconsin Partners for Sustainability.

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Today’s Sudoku

Evil Bird

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Branching Out

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

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

Eatin’ Cake

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Crustaches

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Today’s Crossword Puzzle

First in Twenty

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Answer key available at www.dailycardinal.com FOWL PLAY ACROSS 1 It’s north of Kan. 4 School of thought 7 Fleur-de-___ (Quebec symbol) 10 Private’s word for an officer 13 “Little” Stowe character 14 Assayer’s substance 16 Letterless phone button 17 Big name in nursery rhymes 19 Addams family member 20 You may test for it by saying “Hello!”

21 Apparel brand ___ Taylor 22 Blender option 24 Conga’s kin 26 Kitchen aids 29 Flight deck guess 30 Home stretch?

32 Inclined to look the other way 33 Detonate 35 Daughter of Richard and Mary Bobbsey 36 Braying animal 37 Web-footed toon 40 “Verb” or “malt” add-on 42 Attack word to 38-Down 43 Extend a shoe’s life, in a way

47 Twined together 49 Suffix with “Hallow” or “velvet” 50 ___ in “Idaho” 51 Punishable by law 53 Bathroom powders 55 RPM gauges 56 AAA’s opposite, in shoes 58 Primetime, informally 59 Home planet of a Robin Williams character 60 Police informant 64 Thanksgiving wedge 65 Gradual deterioration 66 Yachting direction, sometimes 67 ___ of a gun 68 Bro’s sib 69 Mil. hero’s award 70 Some NFL pass catchers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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11 Students in the workplace 12 Subject to a new quiz 15 Sound signaling the act is over 18 Fireplace shelf 23 Eskimo boats 25 ___ Romeo (Italian sports car) 27 Tickled pink 28 Professor’s perk 31 Printing method 34 “___, where is thy sting?” (1 Cor. 15:55) 35 MoMA setting 38 Generic dog name 39 Copper-plated coin 40 Ottawa’s province 41 Abate 44 Most greasy or smarmy 45 Some are intolerant of it 46 Sect linked to the Dead Sea Scrolls 47 Prevents, in legalspeak 48 Uses swear words 49 Winker’s apparatus 52 Some classic motorcars 54 “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” director Lee 57 Poetry on an epic theme 61 One more than “bi” 62 Agents like Bond 63 Ltd., in the states

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By Jon Mitchell The Daily Cardinal

As we approach the Ides of November, the temperature will inevitably keep dropping and make for some breezy, cold nights.

Regardless of the temperature this weekend, however, Madison students should find a hot and lively atmosphere inside the Orpheum Theatre, where one of the country’s most dance-inducing jam groups, Lotus, will hit the stage this Saturday night.

Originally from Indiana, Lotus have spent the last ten years honing their musical chops and style. While loosely defined as “electronic jam,” Lotus’ music is far more eclectic than a genre definition can relate. Their first concerts found Lotus working in the realm of jazz- and blues-influenced rock, which they’ve since come to texture with electronic and progressive influences, making for some danceable grooves. Complimenting lengthy instrumental ventures with trance beats, it would be possible to confuse Lotus with the electronic producer of a similar name (Flying Lotus).

As eclectic as their formula may sound, it’s nothing revolutionary. In fact, Lotus is one of many traditional ‘jam’ bands to mix electronic elements into their

music. Umphrey’s McGee and The Disco Biscuits, two of today’s biggest jam artists, have made a name for themselves by blending electronic elements with more traditional instrumentation. Just like Bob Dylan once “went electric,” Lotus and their contemporaries “went electronic,” and in both cases, the audiences benefited.

As could be expected from a jam band, Lotus gained most of their popularity from energetic live performances. While Lotus has a number of crowd-pleasers, the strength of their live performances lies mostly in their ability to improvise. Like famous jam groups Phish and The Grateful Dead, Lotus typically perform two-set shows and promote the sharing of their live recordings among fans.

It is not uncommon for their songs to meander through many different musical ideas, often reaching ten or more minutes in length. It is uncommon, however, to hear Lotus play the same set twice, as their enormous catalog allows them to play completely different material from one night to the next.

Much of their catalog has yet to be—and probably never will be—officially released, but Lotus’ several studio works deserve atten-

tion as well. Early projects such as 2004’s Nomad were indicative of the band’s instrumental genius and earned relatively high praise from music critics. The band’s latest LP, however, 2008’s Hammerstrike, found them incorporating vocals and a much more alternative, postrock approach to excellent effect.

While they haven’t revisited the studio since 2008, more of Lotus’ material found it’s way to the masses last year with the release of Oil on Glass and Feather on Wood EPs. Consisting of leftovers and remixes from the Hammerstrike sessions, these EPs featured some of the band’s most accessible tracks, such as “Simian” and “Marisol.” The success of their studio work should not come as a complete surprise, given the musical chops they display on a nightly basis. Although it is a bit unexpected, considering how many of their jam band contemporaries fall short in the realm of the recording studio.

As challenging as it may be to pinpoint when an artist hits their prime, it seems as though Lotus has done so this year. That’s not to say they won’t continue to flourish in the future, but in a year that has seen Lotus perform at massive festivals such as Summercamp

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Lotus is bringing their mesmerizing blend of jam rock and electronic music to the Orpheum Theatre this Saturday night. and Bonnaroo, as well as alongside musical stars such as Max Weinberg, this may be as good a time as ever to see Lotus. Between Lotus’ brilliant

jams, trance beats, and insane light show, this Saturday’s performance promises to offer one hell of a concert experience.

Kid Cudi explores darker side on ‘The Legend of Mr. Rager’

By Kalie Riemer

effort invested in each track. The album incorporates a range of beats Man on the Moon: The End of Day complimented by guitar, piano, strings introduced us to Scott Ramon Seguro and synthesizers. Also featured are Mescudi, known by the moniker Kid contributions from a variety of artCudi, and his distinct style as an artist. ists including Cee Lo Green, Mary His psychedelic mix of rock and rap J. Blige, Chip Tha Ripper and Cage. departed from traditional genres of the The detailed nature of each track gives music industry, while the subject of his fans reason to play songs more than songs offered an alternative to rap’s over- once, and careful listening reveals new done themes of money, cars and women. elements missed the first time around.

Once again, Kid Cudi crafts an The opening track, “Scott Mescudi album with substance. Man on the vs. the World,” begins with a few eerie Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager synthesized notes. His brooding verses accomplishes all the same achieve- contrast the melodic chorus supplied ments of the first installment, but takes by Cee Lo Green, setting the mood for them a step further the album.

CD REVIEW to create an emo“ M a r i j u a n a” , tional, experimental appropriately timed and cohesive record. four minutes and Like The End of 20 seconds, is one Day, The Legend of of the most interestMr. Rager divides ing collaborations the tracks into five on the record. The acts that serve as lyrics mostly repeat Man on the Moon II: The a progression of the same short choLegend of Mr. Rager Cudi’s life. This rus, bringing other Kid Cudi journey, however, is musical aspects to darker than the last, an appropri- the forefront. A fluid piano, dark choir ate reflection of what he has been and electric guitar solo are all included through this past year. After a violent in this creative mixture of sound. incident with a fan, removal from The lyrics of “Maniac” obsessively Lady Gaga’s tour and an arrest for describe the dark. Lines like “I love the drug possession, Cudi provides some darkness yea / I’d like to marry it/ It is insight into his troubles by introduc- my cloak/It is my shield / It is my cape ing us to Mr. Rager. The charac- / I love the dark” sink listeners into the ter serves as Cudi’s self- destructive, blackness of Cudi’s world. thrill-seeking alter ego, a creation Kid Cudi’s low, sedate style can illustrating his personal struggle verge on repetitive, but the inclusion between good and evil. In Man on of a few upbeat tracks helps break up the Moon II, Cudi welcomes us into the monotony. “Revofev,” “Erase Me” his dark thoughts, an invitation too and “Ashin’ Kusher” add enough variatempting to refuse. tion to balance the album while still Subtle complexities evidence the embodying the emotional aura.

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In “Revofev” Cudi sings “I’m so high up / so high up and I like it / hey / I am happy today” to lively piano and string accompaniments, expressing the fluctuating highs and lows he has been through.

There are not as many sing-along hits like The End of Day’s “Pursuit of Happiness,” “Day ‘n’ Nite” and

“Soundtrack to My Life,” but securing the top of the charts is not this album’s purpose. This time around, Cudi focuses on the development of the album’s overall unity. The best way to experience The Legend of Mr. Rager is by listening to it as a whole. Although many of the songs are strong enough to stand on their own, out of context they

lose some of their emotional impact.

His ability to weave songs into a story is Cudi’s greatest strength as an artist.

Kid Cudi’s Man on the Moon II delivers a successful follow-up record. There is more of the unique style his fans have hungered for, as well as signs of musical evolution to keep them intrigued.

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oy to the world and behold! ’Tis the “Chrismahanukwanzakah” holiday season! Corporate consumerism for the holidays has begun, but every year Scrooges mumble that this holly jolly season begins earlier and earlier. This negative sentiment is, in fact, not true. Somehow, the general public is annually surprised to see Rudolph, smell fake pine, and hear Mariah Carey and the crunch of tinsel around Halloween—still refusing to accept that the costumed booze fest is now the start to the holiday season. What about Thanksgiving? What about waiting for snow? What about passing me that Starbucks peppermint mocha in the red cup?

Let’s accept it. Thanksgiving is now simply a gluttonous prelude to December festivities and an excuse to get two days off from class. And it’s Wisconsin, we’ll get our snow in due time. So come, all ye faithful celebrators out there, and embrace the tradition of a two-month-long holiday season and recognize that it does indeed have some benefits.

Let’s accept it. Thanksgiving is now simply a gluttonous prelude to December festivities and an excuse to get two days off from class.

Starting the holidays 50-some days prior to Christmas and about a month away from the start of Hanukkah can have some advantages for students’ mental health. Unlike many other colleges, we are all aware that UW-Madison does not have a fall break. While my friend

from Colorado will be flying home for ten days for an uninterrupted Harry Potter marathon, I will be concentrating on writing research papers and studying for a continuous stream of exams. UHS gets busier handling overly-stressed and anxious students this time of year, and the stress level of students hangs around until we finally get the relief of winter break.

Understandably, people fall off their rocker this time of year, but channeling their craziness into the holiday craze can be both comforting and distracting. I met a particularly loony lady whose fanatical antics, in reality, proved to be genius at Target last week. While I was inspecting Archer Farms’ Holiday Milk (Chocolate Mint and Red Velvet), she was seizing as many Archer Farms’ holiday yogurts as she could get her hands on. The insane look in her eyes caught my attention, and when she saw my horrified expression, she told me that the Bread Pudding, Sugar Cookie and Gingerbread yogurts were lifesaving and promptly tossed two in my cart.

In an effort to escape her quickly, I ended up buying those disgusting dairy products. This week, after two tests and a paper, I found my groggy self reaching for the holiday dairy and was immediately relieved of stress when the sugary goodness met my lips. Savoring the taste of holiday heaven in my mouth, I unthinkingly turned on Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” And just like that, I was invigorated and ready to start studying.

There is some logic in buying into the holidays season early. Dr. Marshall Duke, an expert on the locus of control and the psychology of rituals, claims that rituals themselves are comforting as they present a momentary break from our busy lives and act as a centripetal force that centers us when we feel like we’re being pulled in multiple directions.

So, partaking in cultural holi-

day rituals like ordering that peppermint mocha, chomping on Winter Oreos, buying a party pack of dreidels, preordering the “Glee Christmas Album” or watching “Love Actually” in the early weeks of November is not that crazy. It promotes sanity.

Jingling your bells and decking the halls creates a warm environment that will serve as a safe haven when you come home late from the library. Simply walking down the festive aisle at Walgreens will do the trick too.

Rituals themselves are comforting as they present a momentary break from our busy lives.

Some people seem to be overly festive and extremely caught up in the commercialization and consumerism of the holidays.

This can get annoying, especially if you are one of the many stressed out students during this time of year. However, there is a method to the madness and I encourage you to participate in the holiday insanity to aid your sanity. The earlier the better.

Having too much holiday spirit might make you a little bit crazy, like my friend, the Target lady. But when you’re about to crack under academic pressure and fervently grasping at your sanity like she grasped at those holiday yogurts, embracing the extreme consumerism culture of the holidays is smart. Don’t wait for Black Friday or Cyber Monday to begin your inevitable winter consumption tendencies. Start now and coincide your crazy with “Chrismahanukwanzakah” crazy and fill yourself up with the content of the celebration.

Melissa Grau is a sophomore majoring in journalism. We welcome all feedback. Please send responses to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

President fails overseas Matt payne opinion columnist

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resident Obama’s trip to Asia has been dominated by one central theme: the economy.

After Americans overwhelmingly rejected the policies of his administration, the president was hoping to accomplish several objectives during the 10-day trip that would not only bolster the U.S. economy, but also show that Obama is able to reach out to Republicans on issues of foreign policy and free trade.

One of the most important objectives was a U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement. The President met with South Korea’s President, Lee Myung-bak, shortly before the G20 summit to discuss a Bush-era free trade agreement that, according to the Wall Street Journal, would bolster U.S. exports and help reduce the United States’ staggering $44 billion trade deficit.

The two nations, however, were unable to come to a consensus.

This was largely due to the fact that several domestic lobbies in both countries were unhappy with some of the agreement’s terms. In the U.S., companies like Ford felt the agreement didn’t give them enough access to the Korean market. In Korea, many had difficulty with the U.S. expanding beef exports as many lawmakers in the nation were still upset over a 2003 outbreak of Mad Cow disease here in the States.

The failure to come to a consensus has larger implications for U.S. foreign economic relations.

President Obama has made it a priority to double U.S. exports by 2015. This failure to reach an agreement reflects poorly on his administration and is a setback to accomplishing that goal. Moreover, the Obama administration has yet to negotiate any large deals with other countries regarding monetary policy or trade. As the largest economy in the world, the U.S. must continue to exert its economic influence globally. In today’s hypercompetitive global economy, trade is becoming ever more important to maintaining

a healthy national economy.

What’s more troubling regarding his failure to come to an agreement is that Korea just passed a free trade deal with the European Union. Allowing trade competitors such as the EU to win trade agreements with countries like Asia and South America, will directly result in the loss of U.S. jobs.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has estimated that if the Obama administration doesn’t put some sort of trade deal together with Seoul before July, the U.S. may lose up to 340,000 jobs.

Other important issues are sure to come up during the rest of G20 meeting. President Obama met with German Chancellor Merkal, and China’s President Hu Jintao to discuss, among other things, currency wars and the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to inject $600 billion into the economy.

For years, the U.S. now has been trying to get China to stop manipulating its undervalued Yuan. To this end, the U.S. has made some progress, but still has much to go. The President and his administration must continue to put pressure on the Chinese for the duration of the summit.

As Republicans prepare to take over the house, the Obama administration will find that the issue of free trade is one thing that Republicans and Democrats can and must find common ground on. While issues of deficit reduction and tax cuts will be a source of tension between the two parties, both sides currently recognize the need to reduce our trade deficit in a way that will benefit our economy and bring us closer with other nations.

While the president may not have succeeded in finding common ground with the Korean government on trade, it is imperative they continue to do everything they can to work out a deal. Other issues regarding foreign economic policy are no doubt important, but this agreement is vital to both our economy and our relationship with one of the most influential democracies in Asia. As students here at UW-Madison, it is important that we pay attention to these issues as they will one day directly impact us when we search for jobs.

Matt Payne is a junior majoring in Chinese and economics. We welcome all feedback. Please send responses to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

Unacceptable to use words like ‘gay’ in negative context

By Michael Podgers opinion contributor

Recently I was in the dormitory bathroom when I heard a voice from a nearby shower stall say, “Oh man, that calc exam was so gay.” Usually I’m too groggy and inattentive in the morning, but upon hearing this I was totally awake and instantly thought, “WAIT! What?” Whenever I hear “gay” used in this context I get upset. Repeatedly I ask myself what is it that makes people think it’s acceptable to use “gay” as a synonym for “stupid,” demeaning an entire community?

It’s not alright to use “gay” as a synonym for “stupid” in any way, shape or form. Hearing a remark of this nature can be hurtful to gay and lesbian individuals. Too often the pain felt by the LGBT community when someone says, “oh man, that calc exam was so gay,” goes entirely unnoticed. Yet, thinking twice when using ignorant comments like this should remain a topic of conern.

As a homosexual, when I hear someone insinuate that homosexuality is as terrible as a “shitty” calculus test, it is insulting. When people say, “oh man, that calc exam was so gay,” it’s indirectly bullying people.

Nobody should have to feel bullied, directly or indirectly, and nobody should have to feel insulted for their sexual orientation.

Needless to say, insult hurts in general. But hurtful remarks sting even more when they’re being targeted at something an individual can’t control—something that’s inherent such as race, age or sexuality. I personally have been out of the closet for around four years, and I’m proud of who I am and proud to be gay, but it still breaks my spirit to hear “gay” being used to negatively describe something. I, along with many others, don’t want to be compared to a horrible calculus exam.

Feelings of discomfort and hurt come with hearing “gay” used as a synonym for “stupid.”

It doesn’t matter how proud, outspoken or comfortable you are with your sexuality, pain inevitably accompanies destructive word choice.

In the case of individuals who are still closeted, hearing “gay” used in this context is even worse. Whenever another person uses “gay” instead of “stupid,” the pain comes with fear of people who are not open to themselves or others. It makes it more difficult to come out; one gets the feeling other people automatically connect homosexuality with the bad things in life. By using “gay” to describe something you think is stupid, you’re systematically making it more difficult for the closeted LGBT community around you to come out and live life free from the chains of a prejudiced society—ultimately scaring young and undeclared LGBT into staying closeted.

This isn’t even the worst-case scenario, either. Too many gay kids have committed suicide because of bullying sparked by their sexuality.

This abuse doesn’t need to be direct and focused either, it can be as simple as saying as using “gay” or “queer” out of context. While hearing it once or twice most likely won’t cause somebody to feel suicidal, hearing it enough will engrain an unwelcoming sense of place within society.

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for homosexual people to be suicidal at some point. This is usually because they’re left feeling like they can’t come out—nobody will accept them, people will dislike them and they’ll be left alone and unloved.

These feelings can be the result from outright abusive behavior, but it can also be the result of hearing one too many classmates, friends and family members describe something as being “gay” instead of “stupid.”

I was hurt the other day when listening to two guys who live on the same floor as me talking about how bad, or should I say, how “gay”, their calculus classes are. The pain I felt

when I was a scared and closeted high school freshman hasn’t gone away, and I still feel it every time I hear about how “gay” a calc exam is. This pain is something my boyfriend deals with every day, especially when he hears his close friends use a phrase that’s incredibly insulting.

Every LGBT person, out or not, feels the same pain during a walk through the Library Mall, the Union or a library that includes a fellow student callously remark about how a terrible calculus exam was “gay.”

Please, pay attention to what you’re saying next time you want to express your dislike for something, it’s important to not use the word “gay” to express dislike because your use of the term “gay” expresses your aversion for gay people.

Use “stupid” instead of “gay” next time you describe your calc exam; you get the same point across while making a positive difference in an LGBT person’s life.

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Senior Keaton Nankivil who started all 33 games last season, averaging eight points, will be expected to fill an even larger role this year.

Wiscosnin welcomes Panthers to Madison As the Badger men’s basketball team closed out their exhibition season late this week, they begin preparations for their first regular season game against Prairie View A&M this Sunday at the Kohl Center. In previous seasons, Wisconsin has been able to handle their opening game with ease, defending their home court against a non-conference opponent in each of the past three seasons.

This year, pre-season all BigTen Jon Leuer takes the throne as the Badger’s leader and primary playmaker, along with junior point guard Jordan Taylor. After vastly improving his game this past summer, Leuer seems poised to carry the load for a Badger team that returns three starters from last year’s team and is composed of six seniors.

The only concern for the team is who will step in and fill the voids left by guards Trevon Hughes and Jason Bohannon.

However, head coach Bo Ryan has hardly seemed concerned.

It’s tough not to wonder whether LEUER Wisconsin’s lack of experience will result in less production compared to last season, but Ryan praises his team’s work ethic and is certain they are well-prepared for the road ahead.

“You never question whether you are ready. It’s just how well they’ll perform,” Ryan said.

“Conditioning-wise they have done everything. They are in the position where if they keep making

hockey from page 8 week’s WCHA Rookie of the Week after tallying one goal and five assists against Minnesota.

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the effort to improve, then we will continue to become a better team.”

Senior walk-on Wquinton Smith has emerged as the likely back-up for Jordan Taylor at the point as his defensive tenacity and ball-handling during the exhibition slate have impressed Ryan and the rest of his staff. “[Wquinton] gave us what he has given us since he first came here as a walk-on: energy. I’ve always loved the guys that people don’t think can produce,” Ryan said. “I don’t look at Q as a walk-on, I’m just looking for players, and I’m looking for guys who can get things done on both ends of the floor.”

One of the players that will help open up the floor for Taylor and Smith is senior forward Keaton Nankivil, who returns from a season where he posted nine double digit scoring outputs. Nankivil has emerged as not only a low-post threat, but also a guy who can step out and shoot the open three.

His mid-range game and stroke from beyond the arc will definitely give opposing team’s fits in trying to match-up, and will also open up the floor for more penetration from the Badger guards.

Sophomore Ryan Evans, along with senior Tim Jarmusz and junior Rob Wilson will fill out an experienced front court for Coach Ryan. Along with promising sophomore Mike Bruesewitz and junior forward Jared Berggren playing the role of the reserves, Wisconsin looks to begin its regular season the way it ended its exhibition season, with a dominating performance all-around.

“It’s fun, it’s exciting,” Leuer said. “This is a good time of the year for us and we’re looking forward to getting the real games started.” tures bouts with No. 2 Minnesota– Duluth, No. 8 Michigan and No. 16 Michigan St. With back-to-back series against North Dakota and Minnesota–Duluth, Wisconsin will be looking to establish their position as one of the WCHA’s top contenders. The Badgers hold an 84-60-11 all time series advantage over North Dakota.

Following an offseason which head coach Lisa Stone said was one of the program’s best in recent memory, and two relatively easy exhibition victories, it’s time for the Wisconsin women’s basketball team to play for keeps.

The Badgers will begin their 2010-’11 campaign on the road this Friday as the team travels to St. Louis, Mo. to take on the University of St. Louis Billikens—the first meeting ever between the two programs.

And while the city will be uncharted territory for Wisconsin, the Badgers themselves will be stepping into new frontiers on the court as they kick off the season.

Wisconsin is coming off its first NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years last season, losing in the first round as a No. 7 seed. This year, the team has sets its sights on pushing even further—the Sweet Sixteen.

Fighting for that goal this year though will be a team with some new faces in new roles. The Badgers will be without team leader Rae Lin D’Alie as well as Teah Gant, both of whom started every game last season as seniors.

Although the team’s leading scorer from last season, senior guard Alyssa Karel, will be returning, along with fellow seniors Tara Steinbauer and Lin Zastrow, two players will be forced to step in as big-time contributors this year.

Sophomore Taylor Wurtz and Jade Davis are both expected to start on Friday in St. Louis. Wurtz, who showed explosive skills on the court at times last season, feels she is ready

to step into a bigger role this year and her coach could hardly agree more.

“I think Taylor is eager,” Stone said. “She’s earned it. She spends more t-ime working on her game than anyone I’ve coached.”

Davis, meanwhile, has found it to be an easier transition into her role on the court this season than she had expected.

“Your teammates are there to help you through it all,” Davis said.

“All the seniors, they’ve been there, they’ve done it and they’ve helped me to understand that even though I’m playing more, it’s still the same as every other year.”

This weekend, however, the Badgers will be without team captain and pre-season All Big Ten selection Alyssa Karel following an injury suffered in the team’s opening exhibition match last Thursday.

Filling in for Karel will be the true freshman, Morgan Paige.

Paige, who has been thrust into a starting role far sooner than she ever expected, is certainly ready to fill the role in the eyes of her coach.

“She’s played on a high level her whole life,” Stone said. “She’s a coach’s kid. She knows what pressure means and she knows how to handle it.”

The Badgers will also be without transfer sophomore Tiera Stephen, who is still nursing an early injury as well.

The Billikens enter the season and match against Wisconsin following two exhibition wins, but coming off a rough 2009-’10 campaign. Last season, St. Louis went just 11-19, good for ninth in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The team also lost two of their top three scor-

ers from last season.

Wisconsin’s focus is less on their opponents and more on themselves, however.

“We’ve really stressed that it’s about us,” Davis said. “It’s not about our opponents, [it’s about] getting what we need to do done.”

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Where to draw the line between exhibition and reality

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s Wisconsin basketball heads out of the exhibition season and into Sunday’s regular season opener, one question comes to mind: While these exhibition games may in fact be wiped from the record, are they wiped from memory?

If I was a Tennessee fan right now, I would find it difficult to accept this. That said, one need sonly to look back one season to find proof that the pre-season is indeed kept separate. Just as Tennessee’s loss to the University of Indianapolis is this year’s exhibition shocker, so was Le Moyne’s upset of Syracuse just one year ago. Yes, the same Syracuse that went on to gain a top seed in the tournament, four months being plenty of time to forget a team’s early season struggles.

So for college basketball, exhibition games do indeed live up to their name.

But could an exhibition schedule work in football?

No. Never. Don’t even start.

First of all, the reliance on subjectivity in football makes any game a regular season contest. Heck, voters have started paying attention to spring games in researching their pre-season votes. How could we reasonably expect them to ignore pre-season games against other teams when they can’t even ignore an inter-squad game in April?

Basketball may use polling to arrange the tournament brackets, but football takes it the whole nine yards, skipping the whole concept of a tournament and using those polls as the sole means of determining who gets the opportunity to compete for a national title.

In addition, college football has a much shorter season. While a team like Syracuse has thirty plus games to shed away the stigma of an upset loss, football gives programs just twelve games to prove their critics wrong.

But could an exhibition schedule work in football?

No. Never. Don’t even start.

Just look at the impact of Michigan’s loss to Appalachian State and it seems pretty clear that an exhibition loss would lead to BCS doom.

The addition of exhibition games would be dangerous for college football. Unlike the polls in college basketball, the BCS is heavily influenced by pre-season rankings. That said, it would be impossible to conceive a team that loses an exhibition game would not see that loss impact their ability to compete for a national title.

Non-conference scheduling already gives major programs the opportunity to schedule what are in essence exhibitions. The SEC is famous for their weak nonconference scheduling, a practice

that these teams employ to give themselves an opportunity to fine tune amidst a conference schedule that they claim wares on a program more than any other.

Auburn’s game last Saturday against Chattanooga was, for all intents and purposes, an exhibition.

Auburn wasn’t going to lose that game. But if they had, exhibition or not, there is no way the strictest of voting guidelines could prevent voters from taking that performance into account.

Adding an exhibition game, even one, would in essence serve to simply lengthen the college football schedule as no one in their right mind could argue that an exhibition game wouldn’t have an impact on a team’s “perception,” so vital to positioning in the rankings.

Exhibition games are a crucial part of the preparation for an NCAA basketball season. Even so, they should never be a part of the college football landscape. In the BCS era, there can never truly be a concrete line between exhibition and reality.

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Badgers set to renew North Dakota rivalry

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ing goal scorer, junior forward Jordy Murray, using many of the same accolades he used to illustrate North Dakota’s perennial success.

“He’s probably one of our hardest workers,” Eaves. said “For a little guy, he puts his nose in first in places where he’s not the biggest guy. He understands that part of the game and he’s willing to go there.”

Murray notched three goals last weekend, including two in a hard fought, come from behind 3-3 tie with Minnesota.

“He’s a little Tasmanian Devil out there,” said freshman forward Mark Zengerle, Murray’s line mate. “He’s on every puck and he works so hard.

He’s a great guy to play with.”

Murray, Zengerle and sophomore forward Craig Smith (Wisconsin’s first line of forwards) has produced 16 goals and 26 assists on the season. Murray explains the scoring prowess of Wisconsin’s first line stems from the trio’s ability to complement each other. “[Smith] is a shooter and he’s got great speed, Zengerle’s more of a playmaker,” Murray said. “I like working the corners … and do whatever it takes to free up space for those guys. They’re great players and I think I compliment them well.”

Zengerle leads the conference with 16 points and was named last

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Senior linebacker Culmer St. Jean leads the team with 53 total tackles this season. Along with two tackles for a loss, St. Jean also has one of eight team interceptions this year.

Wisconsin not about to underestimate Hoosiers

By Parker Gabriel the daily cardinal

With just three games left in Wisconsin’s regular season, there is plenty of speculation swirling about where the No. 6 Badgers will wind up playing their bowl game.

Bowl games and warm weather aside, the Badgers are just happy to be home for a week. UW (4-1 Big Ten, 8-1 overall) welcomes Indiana (0-5, 4-5) to Camp Randall Stadium for the first football in Madison since Wisconsin knocked off Ohio State on Oct. 16.

The Hoosiers Big Ten mark is certainly not pretty, but they played a seven-point game against Michigan, suffered a three-point loss to Northwestern and would almost certainly have beat Iowa last weekend if wide receiver Damarlo Belcher (65 receptions, 704 yards, four touchdowns) could have held on to a touchdown with under a minute left.

“We don’t really see them as a 4-5 team,” UW senior linebacker Culmer St. Jean said. “We see them as a 7-2 team that just hasn’t had the luck.

They’re one play away every week.”

The Hoosiers have stayed competitive by unleashing a dangerous passing

attack, led by senior quarterback Ben Chappell. Chappell is averaging a Big Ten-best 296.3 passing yards per game and has 18 passing touchdowns against nine interceptions so far this season.

The Badger defense saw the capabilities of Chappell last season, as the Bloomington, Ind. native threw for 323 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-28 Wisconsin victory. Unlike recent quarterbacks UW has seen against Purdue and Ohio State, Chappell is a pocket passer. However, according to junior free safety Aaron Henry, that does not make Chappell any easier to play against.

“A lot of guys, once they start to scramble and feel pressure, they have a tendency to not keep their eyes down field,” Henry said. “This guy, he’ll stand in the pocket and throw a laser.”

With any pass-heavy offense comes the opportunity to make plays in the secondary. Entering last weekend’s contest against Purdue, the Wisconsin defense had forced just seven total turnovers. Against the Boilermakers, though, UW forced four—all on passing plays. St. Jean said the defense did not change its approach, and that he expects the trend to continue. “[The four turnovers] really reas-

sure us that if everybody does their jobs, there are going to be opportunities and we just have to capitalize them,” he said. “The turnovers are going to come.”

Opponents of the Badgers have struggled all season to force mistakes out of UW’s veteran offense, but have found little success. Through nine games, Wisconsin has turned the ball over seven times—including just two fumbles lost.

That may come as little surprise, considering the strength of Wisconsin’s ground game. That attack will be without junior running back John Clay this weekend though, who is recovering from a sprained MCL suffered against Purdue. Freshman James White appears to be healthy and ready to split carries with sophomore Montee Ball.

The Hoosiers defense ranks near the bottom of the Big Ten in rushing defense (ninth at 166.1 yards allowed per game). Without an elite defensive front, Indiana may have to sell out to stop the run.

“Seeing zone blitzes and things like that is nothing new for us,” offensive line coach Bob Bostad said. “We’ve just got to be ready to handle whatever they throw at us.”

Heading into a weekend series with No. 10 North Dakota, No. 13 Wisconsin (3-1-1 WCHA, 6-2-2 overall) is in the midst of a grueling stretch of schedule that will undeniably test the poise of the youthful Badgers.

“Right now with young people, every series is probably the most exciting series in the world,” Eaves said. “This is the first time seven or eight guys are going to play in the Kohl Center against North Dakota.

It’s a special atmosphere.”

North Dakota (4-2-0, 6-2-2) enters the weekend in a three-way tie with Wisconsin and Nebraska– Omaha for second in the WCHA, but winless in their last four games with Badgers (0-3-1).

The Sioux’s penalty kill unit (41 of 50 on the season) will be put to the test this weekend when they match up against Wisconsin, the nation’s third ranked power play. The Badgers have found the net 17 times this season with the man advantage.

Eaves, however, is not focusing on the numbers. He is focusing on the Sioux.

“It’s the same North Dakota team,” Eaves said. “They play hard.

They play at a high tempo. They play physical. Since day one, that’s been their formula for victory.”

Eaves described his own lead-

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Jordy Murray leads the Badgers with eight goals this season. The next closest player is Justin Schultz who has scored four times.

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Hartland, WI native now boasts a 3-5-1 record with four shutouts.

The triumph over the Buckeyes is just the latest installment in Wisconsin’s late-season turnaround.

After a disastrous 2-12-2 start to their 2010 campaign, the postseason outlook for Wisconsin was bleak. But two straight wins, including a 1-0 decision over then-No. 22 Penn State, gave the Badgers an air of confidence they have brought into the Big Ten Tournament.

Wisconsin advances to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2003, and now faces No. 3 seed Michigan on Friday at noon. ­—UWBadgers.com contributed to this report.

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The Wisconsin men’s soccer team is peaking at the right time.

With their season on line, the Badgers advanced to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament after downing the defending Big Ten champion Ohio State 5-4 in penalty kicks.

Wisconsin (1-4-1 Big Ten, 4-123 overall), the No. 7 seed in the Tournament, and No. 2 Ohio State went back-and-forth for the first three shots in the shootout with all three players from each team converting. The Buckeyes’ fourth shooter, Austin McAnena, missed his kick, and Wisconsin freshman Chris Prince put the Badgers up 4-3

after scoring his. Both teams went on to convert their last shots, with junior Arnel Zahirovic securing the win for the Badgers.

On paper, it appeared as if Wisconsin stole a win at Penn State’s Jeffrey Field on Thursday afternoon.

Ohio State held an absurd 30-5 shot advantage over Wisconsin through 110 minutes of play, including 11-1 in shots on goal.

But Wisconsin freshman goalkeeper Max Jentsch held off the imposing Ohio State attack by posting a career-high 11 saves in the match. After 110 minutes of scoreless play, Jentsch has now played nearly six hours without giving up a goal. And after a couple of rough matches to start his season, the

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