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City reviews multiple apartment proposals By Gillian McBride The Daily Cardinal
Madison’s Urban Design Commission met Wednesday to offer feedback on several downtown housing projects. Sophia Residence Development staff said the proposed five-story housing project would make the area a “building block” of the surrounding neighborhood and would be “aimed at the student market.” Though the design includes exterior features that coordinate with the neighborhood, a representative from the Department of Planning said the department “can’t support this project unless it’s something really good” because it would eradicate three older buildings and “it doesn’t reflect the vision of residents of Madison.” However, commission members argued that “it fits into the human scale of the area” and replicates several historical elements. The commission unanimously approved the project with minor stylistic adjustments. Also at the meeting, architects designing the Washington Plaza apartment complex, located at 425 W. Washington Ave. presented their design changes in response to feedback given at previous meetings. “The problem with the Plaza was … it just didn’t work well,”
admitted one architect. The revised plan creates more of a “sense of entrance” and is meant to look and feel “like a plant with its root system coming out.” The architectural adjustments were meant to “engage” the building with its surroundings, and create a “bit of a backyard” with more inviting landscaping, including planters that double as seating. The commission responded positively to these changes and unanimously approved them. The residential and commercial development for the 800 block of East Washington Avenue, the commission’s largest current undertaking, also received feedback on its commercial components. The architects explained that they are “still working toward … an elegant, simple solution,” but are nearing completion. Commission members expressed concerns about the building’s 13 stories, which violate the Capitol height ordinance but discussed making an exception. Representatives for the project also explained that although Metcalfe’s backed out of placing a store within the development, several other grocery chains have expressed interest in the venue and the deal would be closed soon.
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A city design commission gave preliminary approval to a fivestory apartment on Howard Place, near Langdon Street.
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Wendy’s to open on the 500 block of State Street
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Badger Aviators formed a flying team and competed in its first competition last month in Dubuque, Iowa.
Up in the air: UW aviation club takes off By Megan Stoebig The Daily Cardinal
Looking out at the Dane County airport from the inside of a four-passenger plane about to proceed onto the runway for takeoff, the door adjacent to me popped open and pilot Kelly Abplanalp grinned and said, “Don’t worry if that happens while we’re in the air; you won’t fall out.” Recently, I participated in a fly-out with Badger Aviators, an event they partake in roughly each month, during which they try to fly out to a location and eat lunch together. This month’s destination is approximately 30 miles away in Lone Rock, Wis. Badger Aviators is a student organization founded in 2009 by University of WisconsinMadison freshman and aviation enthusiast Gregory Oudheusden, who wanted to share his passion of flight with fellow students. Josh Gilberts, the current president of Badger Aviators and a senior studying industrial engineering, decided to start the Wisconsin Aviation Team, a competitive flying team within the organization. Gilberts said he started the team after a Madison native living in North Dakota alerted him to the opportunity of competitive flying. Last month, the team participated in its first flight competition in Dubuque, Iowa,
which consisted of both flying skills and ground events, including comprehension tests. Though the team did not advance in the competition, Gilberts said they surprised a lot of people by what they did accomplish. Gilberts added UW-Madison was the only team competing that did not have an aviation program through its university. “Everyone we were competing against was majoring in some type of aviation, and here we’d come, a student organization to compete against these people,” Gilberts said. One of the biggest challenges for the group, according to Gilberts, has been funding for training and competitions. “Anytime anyone wants to go practice they have to rent the plane themselves and pay for it,” he said. “Other schools have funding that their students can go out every morning or afternoon and fly for free. Financially, it’s on ourselves.” Gilberts said the Wisconsin Aviation Team plans to compete again in regionals next fall with the hope of moving on to nationals in the spring. At the end of the day on the flight home, team adviser Gary Lupyan took us through a “city tour” of Madison. In the cloudless fall day, we looked over aerial views of Camp Randall, the Isthmus and the Capitol building.
Wendy’s will once again occupy a storefront on State Street, according to Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4. The fast food restaurant is opening a new store in the space previously occupied by Full of Bull Famous Roast Beef, located at 534 State Street. Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken have also previously operated in the space. Verveer said he has “mixed emotions” about the announcement. While he said he appreciates that national restaurant and retail chains attract shoppers who would not otherwise visit State Street, he prefers locally owned businesses because they are what make it “so cool and unique.” Regardless, he said State Street consistently maintains a “healthy mix” of both local and franchised businesses, according to the city’s Business Improvement District survey. The most recent study showed that of the current State Street businesses, the “overwhelming majority” are locally owned. Wendy’s is tentatively set to open early in 2014.
Man robbed at knifepoint on bike path Wednesday The first armed robbery to occur near campus in recent weeks took place Wednesday evening on the bike path, according to Madison Police Department Lt. Dan Olivas. Olivas said a man in his 20s was robbed at knifepoint on the 600 block of West Washington Avenue at approximately 5:50 p.m. According to a report published by Olivas, a white male in his 20s robbed the victim at knifepoint, and fled on foot after stealing the victim’s cash. The victim was not injured. The suspect is described as having light facial hair and was wearing jeans, a dark windbreaker and a dark, knit beanie-style hat at the time of the incident.
Student Council approves 2014-’15 internal budget By Emily Gerber the daily cardinal
The University of Wisconsin– Madison’s Associated Students of Madison passed its $1,325,624.86 internal budget Wednesday after discussion on the proposed “green fund.” The “green fund” is planned to provide $80,000 for student environmental initiatives on campus.
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Pondering possible afterlives
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came down with a nasty sickness over the weekend. Not like, “Achoo—can I have more ginger ale and bon bons, Mommy?” sick. It was more so, “Fuck, I’m going to die, goodbye, :(” sick. So, as I lay there, I started thinking about where I might go if I did, in fact, kick the proverbial bucket. Here are some of my thoughts.
I will wake up as a puppy or kitten approximately two months in the future. Scenario 1: I’m actually invincible, and even the deadliest of deadly diseases won’t send me to meet my maker. This seems like a pretty legit possibility. But seriously, show me some empirical evidence proving why I, the most specialest of all people, would be subject to something so silly and gruesome as dying. Ya can’t do it. Cuz I’m still not dead. Bye bye. Scenario 2: I will wake up as a puppy or kitten approximately two months in the future. So this is one of my favorite afterlife situations. There’s that whole model of reincarnation I don’t
understand at all. It seems pretty complex. Well, I developed my own kind of reincarnation cycle, it goes something like human— cat/dog—bird/horse—mouse/ rat/frog/snake—fish—snail/butterfly—grasshopper/deer—tick/ termite— ant—mildew—garbage—human. My next stop is either dog or cat, which, to be honest, kind of gets me excited. Cats get to do whatever the hell they want, and dogs are kind of like humans who don’t have to do any work. Scenario 3: I will cross the River Styx, the boundary between Earth and the underworld. Around age 11, when “Age of Mythology” was the coolest game to play, I cared a little bit about Greek history. The River Styx undoubtedly is one of the most badass passages into the underworld. Imagine bro-ing with the ancient keepers of death. So syck. Scenario 4: I will be reborn as the same person. Whoa, I’m getting a little “Groundhog Day” on you here. In the next possible afterlife scenario, well, it isn’t really an afterlife at all. I just live the exact same life again. It’s sort of like a human recycling service—the “reuse” part at least. “Wouldn’t this be the worst?” you ask. Well, yes and no. Yes because why the actual fuck would this happen? Really. No because I suppose you wouldn’t realize you were living the same life over and over again (unless that explains deja vu [hahaha fuck you]). Scenario 5: I will be buried in the ground and that will be that. This one’s pretty selfexplanatory—not too much you
can argue about it. Scenario 6: I will become a spooky ghost. This seems like a pretty cliche route for the dead, but what the hell? I want there to be a smorgasbord of ghost types like in “Ghostbusters.” Fat, green, slimy ghost definitely comes in my size. I definitely don’t want everyone to end up like Casper. That would be hella boring. Scenario 7: I will become some kind of omniscient space-
time-traveling super-being. Isn’t it every young nerd’s dream to transcend into an all-knowing, all-seeing super-organism that is sort of like a god with no real power? Well it was at least one young nerd’s dream… None of these scenarios make any sense. I know it. You know it. But under the hallucinations of an otherworldly fever, pretty much anything seems plausible. Let’s take a step back though and realize these seven scenarios make just as much sense as anything else. Yep. So I guess let’s be happy and live and not be so worried about what happens when we die!!! What does your afterlife hold in store? Let Andy know by emailing andy@holsteens.com.
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Ask the Deer Cardinal Deer Cardinal, My roommate and I have lived together in the dorms for two years. We’re planning on moving off campus next year. We’ve checked out a few places around town, and my roommate is basically sold on this old house. I can see us living there, but I have a few small concerns. For one, the house has a cold draft and heat could get expensive. Also, the floorboards are very creaky. What are your thoughts? —Harriet House-hunting Harriet, Old house, cold draft, creaky floorboards. If we apply a little rational thinking here, we will see the obvious: The place is haunted. Sorry if I come across as condescending here, Harriet, but I have your best interests in mind. Sometimes, first-time house hunters need help seeing what’s right in front of them. And in your case, that’s a ghost. So, unless you want to deal with a tortured soul awakening you from your slumber every night or awkward ghost moans interrupting you while you’re trying to
enjoy a bowl of cereal, I suggest you find another place. Plus, ghostly implications aside, just how creaky are those floorboards? I mean, granted, I live in a nest made of twigs, so I have kind of a unique perspective, but for all we know, that creak could mean the floor is about to rot right out from under you. You brought up a good point about heating costs too. Come winter, if you’re not careful, you could be paying out the wahzoo to keep you and your phantom friend warm. Overall, though, enjoy your first house hunt! Sure, it can be a little overwhelming, but take your time and pay attention during showings—or else you might end up overpaying for a creaky craphole with poor lighting, shoddy insulation and, who knows, maybe even more ghosts. Best of luck!
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news Baldwin introduces federal women’s health bill in Senate U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., joined other Democratic senators Wednesday to introduce a federal bill designed to allow women to make their own private health decisions without interference from controversial health legislation. The bill, officially named the Women’s Health Protection Act, would prohibit laws, such as recent abortion-related state legislative bills that put “burdensome” requirements on women’s reproductive health services, according to a statement from Baldwin released Wednesday. Baldwin said in the statement the bill would specifically exempt women from laws that require doctors to test women prior to providing health services, such as an abortions, and laws that prohibit doctors from prescribing medication, such as birth control pills. “In Wisconsin and in states across the country, politicians
have been standing between women and their doctors, restricting the choices women can make regarding their own reproductive health,” Baldwin said in the statement. “They are doing this because they think they know better than women and their doctors.” Leah Hunter, a spokesperson for Baldwin, said in an emailed statement the bill currently has support from 30 senators and 52 representatives. It also has support from Wisconsin women’s health groups, including Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Women’s Network. Baldwin said she supported the bill to “stand up” to “attacks” on women’s freedom. “Every American woman deserves access to quality, safe health care and the ability to exercise her individual and constitutional rights to make her own, private health decisions,” said in the statement. —Jack Casey
State Democrats, Native American group urge veto of mascot bill Democrat state senators and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission both sent letters to Gov. Scott Walker Wednesday, stating their grievances with the controversial racebased mascot bill currently sitting on his desk. Under current law, one person can file a complaint against school districts that have a problematic mascot. If passed, the bill would require the approval of 10 percent of the school district population before it can officially be reviewed in the Department of Administration. Every member of the state Senate Democratic Caucus
signed a letter, saying the bill, if passed, “eradicates … much of the goodwill [between the Wisconsin government and Native Americans].” James Zorn, the executive administrator for the GLIFWC, said in a separate letter the new legislation would “send the wrong message” and incorrectly “signal that imagery and behavior that mimics tribal cultural or ceremonial activities are acceptable, even though found to be offensive by Native Americans.” The bill would only need Walker’s signature to become law, but Walker has not commented on whether he will sign it or not.
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University Affairs Committee Chair Kayla Van Cleave speaks about the benefits of the “green fund,” a program that would give grants to fund sustainability projects.
budget from page 1 The Student Services Finance Committee decided at its last meeting to remove a budget revision to the “green fund” that was previously decided on by Student Council, ASM Student Council Chair David Gardner said. The provision would have required that bylaws for the fund be passed at two consecutive meetings, or the budget line item would have been stricken. ASM Student Council Rep. Maria Giannopoulos proposed to amend the revision, saying that the provision was necessary in order to ensure a welldeveloped plan for the fund. ASM Student Council Rep.
Jamie Wheeler agreed with the proposed amendment, citing the concern that the student segregated fees would land in reserves where money is placed for future use. “I don’t want my two dollars to sit in reserves, Wheeler said. “I’m not getting interest and I’m not getting my coffee.” After the amendment was not approved, Shared Governance Chair Sarah Neibart proposed the option of taking the “green fund” to referendum, which would be voted upon by the student body. University Affairs Chair Kayla Van Cleave opposed the amendment, saying it would be a budget item that would “support all students on this campus.” She also stated the need
for a set budget in order to begin planning for the fund. “You will greatly impede the planning if you don’t have a budget now,” Van Cleave said. The referendum proposal also failed to pass, keeping the “green fund” in the internal budget. It still must be approved at two consecutive sessions, but the money has already been allocated. Neibart also presented an addition to the budget she said would contribute to ASM outreach efforts. The $6,000 program would aim to inform students on ASM news through text-messaging software. The budget amendment failed to pass, but Neibart said this is a plan she on which she will continue to work.
Proposed redevelopment of two city blocks calls into question the local hotel economy Alder regards Judge Doyle Square as a bad investment By Melissa Howison the daily cardinal
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Ambassador Ian Kelly spoke with students about his career in Europe and Eastern Europe Wednesday at Ingraham Hall. + Photo by Will Chizek
One local alder is leading the charge to shed light on the deliberate public deception in which he claims his city colleagues engage. Ald. David Ahrens, District 15, said the behavior of city officials during the ongoing Judge Doyle Square consulting process is dishonest, economically harmful and indicative of a national phenomenon wherein cities are incurring irrecoverable debt. The Judge Doyle Square project proposes a $150-200 million redevelopment of two downtown blocks adjacent to the Monona Terrace and includes a new hotel. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said
250 rooms would be reserved for out-of-town participants at Monona Terrace conventions. Ahrens contends there is not sufficient demand to justify the development and said if the city goes through with financing the construction, it will be forced to dip into the general fund to pay off future debts on the property. He said the money could be used to better serve downtown safety initiatives. At a press conference Wednesday, Hey wood Sanders, a professor of public policy at the University of Texas-San Antonio, said the city is being misguided by Johnson Consulting, a Chicago-based firm. In a city-commissioned study conducted to gauge the local hotel market released Jan. 14, Johnson Consulting projected the addition of a 500room hotel would increase the number of conventions held– predominantly at the Monona Terrace–from 30 in 2011 to 52.
The report also suggests the added convention business would bring 32,440 more visitors to Madison annually. However, “what’s missing is the most intriguing part,” Sanders said, which is that similar projections Johnson Consulting made in other cities have not come to fruition and have caused detrimental losses to those cities’ economies. Ahrens sees the consultant as a “guaranteed yes man” the city hires to publicly legitimize development decisions it has already made. However, Verveer said several local experts have echoed Johnson Consulting’s findings. For instance, he said The Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau argues the Monona Terrace has previously turned down bids for convention business because the surrounding area lacks overnight facilities. Verveer also added “the jury is still out” on whether the Judge Doyle Square is a good investment.
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The Cardinal staff weighs in on the courses that made them think a bit differently afterward.
Students Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) Student SEED is a dialogue-based course focusing on several different areas of diversity and identity. This class is for you if you’re ready to take your passions for social justice and explorations of self-awareness to the next level. Although an application is required for admittance, this class is unlike any other on campus in that it fosters intimate conversation, productive uncomfortability and a deeper knowledge of social justice. Come prepared to listen, share and push your own boundaries. Class specs: Coun Psy 325, 3 credits, sophomore standing
Women and Their Bodies in Health and Disease This class is offered as a natural science credit, and will also change the way you think about the world. While breaking down barriers about societal conceptions of sex, gender, race and ethnicity, the class also provides invaluable information about how the body works—important information regardless of what gender you identify with. This class will stick with you beyond your undergraduate experience. Class specs: GWS 103, 3 credits, natural science, elementary, open to freshmen
Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies Intro to LGBT Studies is the survey class for the LGBT Studies certificate, but in my opinion it was more valuable than most survey classes because you get to dive deeper into the topic in your written work and discussion—not just regurgitate what was taught in lecture. The class challenges popular understandings of stuff like sex and gender with cultural and historical evidence and provides a safe-space forum for discussion. I particularly liked the freedom that was allowed when choosing paper topics – I wrote one paper about slash fiction. For me, the biggest takeaway was an understanding of intersectionality, the interaction between systems of oppression. Class specs: Soc/GWS 200, 3 credits, humanities or social science, intermediate, open to freshmen
The American West Since 1850 This history class covers many topics and people, and it also teaches us that the romance and hope of the West was only experienced by a small number of people. From Indian wars on the plains to Chinese exclusion in California, taking this class was eye opening and engaging. If you have an interest in history at all, and are looking for a worthwhile ethnic studies class, History 462 is for you. Class specs: History/Chicla 462, 4 credits, humanities, ethnic studies, intermediate, sophomore standing
Survey of 19th and 20th Century Russian Literature in Translation Nothing like a good ole fashioned American education, right? Although I fully appreciate the value of “The Sound and the Fury” and “Slaughterhouse-Five,” there is arguably nothing more intellectually fulfilling than delving into a genre of literature that fundamentally differs from American. I was unaware how much my perspective could expand until I took Literature in Translation 202: 19th and 20th Century Russian Literature with Professor Reynolds. The not-so-subtle dystopian overtones made for refreshing reads and paper theses I was actually interested in developing. To add to it, Reynolds is a hoot, and class discussions were always colorful and stimulating. Do yourself a favor and earn that next vodka drink by learning about its culture of origin. Class specs: Lit Trans 202, 3 credits, literature, elementary, open to freshmen
Soil: Ecosystem and Resource This is sort of like a science course for non-science folks. If you took chemistry in high school, you’ll be fine. The class is broken up into three parts—the layers of soil, the differences between soil across regions and the more chemical aspects of soil. The instructor, Kevin McSweeney, is an amiable old British gent who adores what he talks about. The tests are all lecture based, so as long as you’re in class you’re fine. The lecture hall is fun—primo view of Observatory, with soil diagrams all along the walls. Class specs: Soil Sci/Geog/Env St 230, 3 credits, physical science, intermediate, open to students with Soil Sci 301
Introduction to the Middle East This class gives a good overview of a very complicated region. I came out of it being able to actually understand news articles about the Middle East, which is why I took it. I’m really glad I took it, and I think students should take it if they do not know anything about the Middle East. Professor Loewenstein can at times come off as biased in lecture, so I would suggest students do their own research about the other side of the story after taking the class. Midterm and take-home final. Class specs: LCA 266, 3 credits, humanities or social science, intermediate, open to freshmen
History of Mass Communication Professor Baughman offers students a chance to learn about the rise of news media in American journalism. While this might not sound like the most interesting topic UW-Madison has to offer, Baughman’s quirky dance and witty sense of humor will keep you motivated to attend this class every Monday, Wednesday and even Friday. The class requires large amounts of reading, but if you are at all interested in history, they will be quick reads. You will complete one midterm exam, a research paper and the final. Class specs: Journ/History 560, 4 credits, social science, advanced, junior standing
Introduction to Cartography Maps! Everyone loves em, anyone can make one. However, Introduction to Cartography goes beyond just the simple world of quick napkin-direction maps and shows you how to produce ones that look almost professional. On top of that the class spends a good deal of time teaching the behind-the-scenes logic of cartography and general information graphics. If you have any interests in geography, design, journalism, computer science and, of course, cartography, Introduction to Cartography would do you well. Class specs: Geog 370, 4 credits, physical science, intermediate, sophomore standing or instructor consent
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Introductory Ethics This is one of the most intellectually stimulating classes I’ve taken. Claudia Card is an astounding professor and brilliant. She’s a little hard to hear but if you sit up front she easily transfers her knowledge of the material. You learn about a wealth of philosophers and the class expands your thinking on morality. Although the class is reading heavy, don’t let that deter you because Card reviews everything you need to know in class. Three exams. Class specs: Philos 241, 4 credits, humanities or social science, intermediate, sophomore standing
World Hunger and Malnutrition This class gave me a better, more nuanced understanding of why there are people in the world who do not have enough to eat. (Did you know there actually is enough food produced, thanks to technology, to feed everyone? Now do you want to learn why some people, and nations, are left out?) This class counts as biological science, but two-thirds of the class focuses on the socioeconomics of hunger, as well as different policy approaches to combat it. And most imporantly, professor Chavas is darling. Class specs: AAE/Agronomy/Nuri Sci 350, 3 credits, biological science, intermediate
Human Sexuality The class is all about sex, which is FABULOUS! Dr. Hyde is an amazing lecturer who easily transfers her expertise in a way undergrads can comprehend. She’s also pretty funny. She wrote the textbook and I definitely recommend reading it. The text isn’t too taxing and will really help with exams. You learn a lot about research on things such as sexuality, birth and gender. Four exams and a paper. Class specs: Psych/Soc 350, 4 credits, social science, intermediate, sophomore standing or instructor consent, not open to students with Psych/ Soc 160
Western Culture: Literature and the Arts II This class is single handedly one of the best classes to take if you’re interested in art but cannot, or do not want to, take an actual art class. It spans art history from the Renaissance through street art, taking into account painting, sculpture, literature, music and, to a certain degree, dance. Its professor, Mike Vanden Heuvel, is an approachable, mild-mannered expert on each section covered in the class, with a knack for handing an understanding of the subject matter to even the least art-savvy student. This class comes highly recommended to anyone with an interest in the finer side of culture— and is the reason I’m getting a certificate in ILS. A take-home midterm, paper and final. Class specs: ILS 204, 3 credits, literature, elementary, open to all undergrads
Introduction to Media Production My favorite course at UW-Madison has been Comm Arts 355, Intro to Media Production. This course teaches the basics of all things film making. If you’ve ever seen yourself as a combination of Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay, this is the place to start. The class touches on the principles of screenwriting, camera work and video editing. In the class, students make a short dramatic film as well as a documentary on whatever they want. Instructor Aaron Granat certainly makes the mornings worth it. He may also have an alter ego as Ryan Gosling’s character in “Drive.” Class specs: Comm Arts 355, 4 credits, intermediate, sophomore standing or completion of Comm Arts 155
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Keep it ‘Reel’ at LGBTQ film festival Austin Wellens all’s well-ens well
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o there’s a rad thing happening in Madison next weekend. Actually, rad doesn’t quite catch it. There’s an incredible thing happening next weekend in Madison. You see, Nov. 21 through Nov. 24, the Reel Love Film Festival will be running in The Marquee in Union South. More than just Wisconsin’s most punnily named film festival, it’s also the only LGBTQ film fest in the state. Now in its third year, Reel Love continues to advocate for equality and tolerance, and it does so in the best way possible: through an incredible lineup of films. Given that issues of gender and sexuality are, obviously, real issues that affect real people, documentaries provide us with a direct look at the truth of the matter, the actual stories of the men and women (however they choose to define those concepts) whose lives are affected by these issues every day. Perhaps most tragic among these is “Valentine Road,” a film about a young boy who was murdered in his school, by another student, for who he was and
how he identified himself, and the community’s reaction to his killing. Just watching the trailer had me physically upset, and the story of 15-year-old Larry King has the potential to be one of the most moving, powerful experiences of the weekend. Less soul-crushing but equally political is “Love Free or Die,” a look at the first openly gay bishop in the history of Christianity, and his struggle to reconcile his faith and his sexuality. Clearly complicated, the film is guaranteed to spark a lot of heated discussion, which is after all one of the most important functions that this festival can fulfill. “Wildness,” a documentary about the Silver Platter, a gay nightclub in Los Angeles, is described as having “a magical-realist touch,” blending performance art and examinations of safe spaces for creativity with an environment that takes on a life entirely its own. I have no idea how a documentary could pull that off, but I cannot wait to find out. The final documentary screening over the weekend promises to be, if not the most moving or powerful, then at least the most shocking. “I Am Divine” details for the audience the life and times of Harris Glenn Milstead, better known as Divine, drag superstar and muse of cult cinema auteur John Waters. She took shock art,
and performance itself, to an entirely new place, and this look at her personal life will be screening alongside “Girl Problems,” one of her many collaborations with Mr. Waters. I can’t say anything to prepare you for what they entail; just do yourself a favor, go watch the trailers and then strap yourself in for whatever ride these two innovators will take us.
tary about a man who pretends to make a film about his favorite go-go dancer in order to meet him—blending brilliant writing and formal innovation to push the envelope both thematically and cinematically. “Vic+Flo Saw a Bear” is a Canadian film about two l e s bian ex-cons trying to reassemble their lives
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In a similar vein, there’s going to be a sing-along screening of “Hairspray.” So John Travolta is going to get in drag, kick out some bitchin’ show tunes and we’re all gonna sing along. I don’t know what else I’d have to say. Absolutely ridiculous amounts of fun will follow. Be there. Between the cult classics and incendiary documentaries stands a stack of purely stellar LGBTQ cinema. “Getting Go, the Go Doc Project” is a mockumen-
in the backwoods of Quebec. Gorgeous northern scenery and powerful, psychologically complex portrayals of two women struggling, this can’t be anything except a dark, thoughtful drama that shouldn’t be missed. “Cloudburst” is described as a lesbian road movie about an elderly couple on the run from a nursing home. The film’s official description uses the phrase “crackerjack lesbian couple.” Guys, how could you not want to see that? I cannot sell this film
any better than that. You might’ve noticed that we’ve come to a point where I’m just rattling off incredible films that’ll be playing at Reel Love. That’s of course because there are just TOO MANY. “Free Fall” is an intensely emotional look at two men, one with a wife and child, who fall in love. It’s the German “Brokeback Mountain.” “Reaching for the Moon” tells the story of the relationship between American writer Elizabeth Bishop and Brazilian architect Lota de Macedo Soares. A gorgeous retelling of the lives of two fascinating people? Yes please. I could keep going. But I’ve made my point. The Reel Love Film Festival realizes the true power of cinema: not just to move people, but to move them to action, to move them to think, to advocate and scream for what’s right. It’s something amazing that we get to have here in Madison, so Nov. 21-24, clear your calendars to come support the LGBTQ community and see a handful of unbelievable films. All for free. For more information about the schedule, go to https://www.union.wisc.edu/ wud/reellove.htm. If you want to catch some of the Reel Love Film Festival with Austin, email him at wellens@wisc.edu.
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ecently, a story about the Salvation Army circulated on Facebook that said the nonprofit hates the LGBTQ community. It even mentioned that the Salvation Army wants gay people to die. A member of the charity spoke on its behalf, and pictures of posters composed of hate speech coordinated with the article. I read it, I have heard about the Salvation Army’s stance about LGBTQ community in the past, I was horrified and I chose to share it. It was the most shared thing I have ever posted—multiple friends gave in-depth comments and shared it themselves. I was soon contacted by a friend who is actively involved
with the Salvation Army at her university, and she told me by no means was this the majority stance of the charity. The member in question has also since been kicked out of the Salvation Army, and I would have known that had I bothered to research it! We over share and under research.
We are hitting ‘share’ on Facebook, ‘retweet’ on Twitter and the orange upvote arrow on Reddit without thinking about it or bothering to read the source.
Over sharing on social media has become an epidemic. We cannot help but snap pictures of the smallest things, update
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statuses with the most mundane aspects of our daily lives and tweet anything that comes to mind. I am no exception, but I think there are a few rules we could all stand to give more thought. The most important of which is to think before you speak or post. Twitter is made for constant sharing, so I have less judgment for avid tweeters, but I am amazed at how many spelling and grammar errors there are in something that only allows 140 characters. If you’re in the business of tweeting, status updating or meme creating, for the love of Zuckerberg, read it over before you share it with everyone you know. If you think about 500 of your closest friends reading something you composed, you should look it over once or twice. The latest issue with over
sharing is articles and news from not-so-credible sources, like the article about the Salvation Army. Every week there is a new false alarm in social media because we are not bothering to fact check and also because social media is a massive outlet for pranks. Just in the last few months there was online madness over Bill Nye the Science Guy dying— relax, ’90s kids, he is fine. People thought Jackie Chan died as well, and he is also alive and kicking. J.K. Rowling was rumored to be writing an eighth Harry Potter book. I fell for that one because I will never stop dreaming. A reunion season of “Friends” also made its way into social media, another disappointing lie for me. We are hitting “share” on Facebook, “retweet” on Twitter and the orange upvote arrow
on Reddit without thinking about it or bothering to read the source. If you want to keep your newsfeed reputable, there are a couple things you have to do. First, pick and choose. Have a specific voice to develop a specialized knowledge. Share what you are passionate about. My social media voice is the voice of a loud feminist, for example. Google is a magical tool for authenticity. If I see something extreme I want to share with my friends, I try to Google it first. If you search for something outside social media, you can find more reputable articles and websites that can verify or reject what you found on Facebook. We can avoid falling for these false alarms if we keep a skeptical eye on social media. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
Letter To The Editor
Criminalization of marijuana an unnecessary continuation By Robert Sharpe Common sense for drug policy
Regarding Ryan Bullen’s Nov. 11 column, the drug war is largely a war on marijuana, by far the most popular illicit drug. The days when fear-mongering politicians can get away with delib-
erately confusing the drug war’s tremendous collateral damage with a comparatively harmless plant are coming to an end. If the goal of marijuana prohibition is to subsidize violent drug cartels, prohibition is a grand success. The drug war distorts supply
and demand dynamics so that big money grows on little trees. If the goal is to deter use, marijuana prohibition is a catastrophic failure. The United States has double the rate of marijuana use as the Netherlands where marijuana is legal. The criminalization of
Americans who prefer marijuana to martinis has no basis in science. The war on marijuana consumers is a failed cultural inquisition, not an evidence-based public health campaign. Not just in Washington and Colorado but throughout the nation, it’s time to stop the point-
less arrests and instead tax legal marijuana. Students who want to help end marijuana prohibition should contact Students for Sensible Drug Policy at www. SchoolsNotPrisons.com. Please forward all letters to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
Editorial Cartoon
You just need a scandal to join! Oh, yes, Mr. Ford, this is a very exclusive club you’re becoming part of. With his adamant refusal to resign his post as the mayor of Toronto after the little cracksmoking incident, Rob Ford joins the ranks of politicians who just won’t quit after a scandal. From affairs to ‘sexting,’ prostitution rings to ‘hikng the Appalachian Trail,’ all of these politicians have their adamant pride to thank for staying in the political spotlight. + By Ravi Pathare
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Indiana’s speed on offense poses a threat to Badger defense much, you see defenses start to break down and gaps start to After the Badgers (4-1 Big open up. That’s where the big Ten, 7-2 overall) played a plays hit.” defensively aggressive game Hemer also spoke to Indiana’s against BYU (6-3) in which fast offense and frequency to they beat the Cougars 27-17 throw the ball. It’s a style of and effectively shut down play with which the Badgers are dynamic sophomore quarter- familiar after facing other oppoback Taysom Hill, one thing nents earlier in the season. was undoubtedly clear. “There are a lot of differChris Borland was back. ent things that go into defendThe redshirt senior line- ing the spread teams that backer recorded two sacks and we’ve had all year,” senior 13 tackles in his return to the nose guard Beau Allen said. field after being sidelined with a “Arizona State, Ohio State, hamstring injury. BYU and Indiana are “Chris is just a heck of kind of all similar in a player,” redshirt senior certain aspects. So up defensive end Ethan front we really just Hemer said. “The guy got to make sure we Number of flies around the field, get out after the passtackles by makes a lot of plays. He’s er, because they have Chris Borland vs. BYU a great guy and a great a great pass attack. leader. It meant a lot to We’ve got to rush the have him back.” passer and get in the Wisconsin’s defense quarterback’s head to Yards rushed by Indiana will need to be on point rattle him so he can’t running back again Saturday as it make those deep, Tevin welcomes Big Ten rival long throws.” Coleman vs. Indiana (2-3, 4-5). Allen, like Hemer, Illinois The Hoosiers are brought up Indiana’s coming off a 52-35 win game pace. against Illinois where sopho“When they run the fast, more running back Tevin hurry-up stuff, and I say this Coleman ran for 215 yards, all the time, you’ve just got to and junior wide receiver Cody be smart with how you line up Latimer had 189 yards receiv- and discipline. You can’t get too ing. Coleman sustained an frantic, you’ve got to kinda chill. ankle injury against Illinois and Once you get lined up and stay remains a game-time decision. calm, then it’s kind of easy. Whether Indiana plays him “Their strongest point offenor not, the Badgers’ defense will sively is their big-play potenface a fast Hoosier offense. tial,” Allen said. “They do “What makes this offense so things so fast that defense gets effective is that they run pace,” misaligned and then they just Hemer said. “They don’t just dash for 60-yard runs … you’ve do it a little bit of the time, they just got to try to limit those do it all the time. That pace cre- big plays because that’s what ates issues for teams later in the they’re good at.” game … in the third or fourth Kick off against Indiana quarter when guys start to get begins at 11 a.m. and will be tired after being on the field so broadcast on ESPN2.
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Redshirt senior midfielder Tomislav Zadro and UW will know their NCAA tournament fate Monday.
Wildcats stun Wisconsin By Jason Braverman the daily cardinal
In their first game at the Big Ten Tournament, Northwestern (2-4-1 Big Ten, 10-6-3 overall) defeated Wisconsin (4-3-0, 13-4-2) 2-1. The loss was the first of the season for the Badgers since senior goalkeeper Max Jentsch took over the starting duties, having gone 4-1-1 after replacing redshirt freshman Casey Beyers in net. The two goals Jentsch allowed are the most he has given up in his six starts. He surrendered just two in the previous five games combined, earning a shutout versus three Big Ten opponents. The Wildcats scored the game’s first goal in the 31st minute.
On a corner kick, NU sophomore midfielder Cole Missimo struck the ball to the far corner, and NU junior defender Grant Wilson sent it in to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead. Fewer than 10 minutes later, Missimo recorded another assist, connecting with junior forward Eric Weberman to double the lead before halftime. The Badgers finally broke through in the 59th minute when redshirt senior midfielder Tomislav Zadro found redshirt sophomore midfielder Carl Schneider for his second goal of the year. Wisconsin had a chance to equalize the score in the closing minutes on another corner from Zadro, but Wildcat junior
goalkeeper Tyler Miller was able to grab it out of the air and end the attack. The Badgers controlled the possession for much of the night, and had many unsuccessful opportunities. UW earned eight corner kicks, and outshot Northwestern 12-6. The Badgers have not made the NCAA tournament since winning the championship in 1995. And after losing in their opening-round game in the conference tournament, they will have to wait until Monday’s Selection Show to see if they have done enough to earn a bid. UWBadgers.com contributed to this report.
Cristiano Ronaldo is unduly disrespected Jonah beleckis real talk
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hile Packer fans thought losing Aaron Rodgers was devastating, imagine how Barcelona fans feel after losing forward Lionel Messi to a hamstring injury likely for the rest of the calendar year. The debate over who will win 2013’s FIFA Ballon d’Or rose to the top of the headlines again. Sepp Blatter, the president of FIFA was asked for his stance on the most argued debate in the sporting world: Barcelona’s Messi or Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo? There is a reason that most people in countless realms of athletics and politics tend to give answers so typical one could almost write their response before it was even said. There are times as a journalist that I have to applaud the honesty. This is not one of those times. Blatter blessed us all with his dim-witted thoughts and made himself look like the unprofessional moron people accuse him of being. “Lionel Messi is a good boy that every father and every mother would like to have at home,” Blatter said. “And naturally he always gets a lot of votes [for the FIFA Ballon d’Or] because he is this nice man and he plays well ... I like both of them, but I prefer Messi.” Ronaldo, who Blatter openly mocked and referred to as, “the other one,” did not shy away from the issue on Twitter and called out FIFA for what they appear to be. “This video shows the respect
and consideration that FIFA has for me, my club and my country. Much is explained now.” To say that Messi is not worthy of the award is different than saying others deserved it more, and unfortunately inconsistencies have plagued the voting committee. People report that their votes were cast for the wrong person, certain votes were never cast at all and it is very likely that I myself watch more of the world’s top players than some coaches or players who, rightfully so, focus more on their leagues and their jobs and might not even give a wink to El Clasico in Spain to see Ronaldo and Messi. Flawed system aside, Ronaldo deserves more credibility as the world’s best player than he has received in the past few seasons. This can start by winning his second career Ballon d’Or. First, all athletes have different motivations and personalities. An award based on performance should not take into account absolutely anything regarding how they personally function. Messi is more introverted, humble and reserved, while Ronaldo is more outwardly competitive. Michael Jordan, one of the top basketball players of all time, was competitive beyond belief, sometimes to the point that he was an arrogant ass. But he used that competitiveness to drive him. Should his basketball accomplishments be marked down because he wasn’t a “good boy”? Absolutely not. Second, attacks on Ronaldo’s character are misguided. I cannot be certain either way, but Ronaldo’s personality is wrongfully mixed in with his character.
In a game this summer, a fan ran onto the field and hugged Ronaldo. This can be very dangerous, but he sensed that this fan was not intending to hurt him and embraced him. The story does not stop there. Ronaldo formally asked for the fan to get a reduced punishment. Without detailing all of his abundant financial and personal charitable contributions, does that example make him seem like a selfish person? Finally, at long last we arrive at what the issue should be based on, soccer ability. Messi plays a as a striker, and Ronaldo plays as a left winger. The striker should score more goals based on the nature of the position. It acts as a focal point for the offense in the danger area and entails less defensive responsibilities than a winger, who plays up and down one side of the field and is required to track back and play defense. Ronaldo’s goal-per-game average (1.09) is significantly better than Messi’s (0.87) in La Liga. Although Messi spent more time developing in the league, Ronaldo’s average and the position he is getting those goals from speak to his right for more recognition. For far too long, the FIFA Ballon d’Or and its ambiguous (or even absent) criteria have led to some questionable decisions. Lionel Messi is undoubtedly great, but Cristiano Ronaldo deserves more credit for the level of player he is, and people like Sepp Blatter seem to be doing all they can to prevent that. Who should win 2013’s FIFA Ballon d’Or? Let Jonah know what you think by emailing jonah. beleckis@dailycardinal.com.
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