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Mary Burke speaks to students on campus By Eoin Cottrell the daily cardinal
Mary Burke, the only current Democratic candidate for the 2014 gubernatorial election, visited the University of WisconsinMadison campus to engage with students and explain why she is running for governor. Burke opened the event, which the UW-Madison College Democrats organized, with a brief speech explaining why she wanted to give back to Wisconsin and outlined her
positions on important political issues. She said creating jobs is the most important issue for Wisconsinites. She added job creation is directly linked to education, emphasizing the importance of keeping tuition affordable so more students can pursue higher education. She also condemned Gov. Scott Walker’s administration for cutting state funds to public universities. She cited her experiences at Trek Bicycle and as the secretary
of Wisconsin Commerce as examples of her job creation record. She specifically discussed a paper mill in Park Falls she had worked to keep open while acting as the state secretary of commerce. “We hammered out a plan that would get the paper mill back up and running and we did it,” Burke said. “That was 300 jobs that were saved and that paper mill is still running today.” Burke addressed student con-
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke discusses state political issues with UW-Madison students Wednesday.
CEO of local non-profit poses as homeless man Michael Johnson goes undercover to expose poverty By Patricia Johnson The Daily Cardinal
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The iconic UW-Madison phrase ‘On Wisconsin’ may have been first used by First Lt. Arthur MacArthur at the Battle of Missionary Ridge during the Civil War.
Historian shares origin of ‘On Wisconsin’ By Megan Stoebig the daily cardinal
Kevin Hampton, a curator at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, gave a lecture on the history of the famous Badger fight song, “On Wisconsin!” as part of the Wednesday Nite at the Lab series. According to Hampton, the song originates from a music competition during the early 1990s. The song was written by William T. Purdy and Carl Beck, roommates at the time in Chicago. Purdy wanted to enter the song in a contest that offered a $100 dollar prize for a new University of Minnesota fight song. Beck, after hearing the song, immediately began writing lyrics for a Wisconsin fight song, and then convinced Purdy to abandon his plans. The song’s debut is most often
cited from a Wisconsin football game in 1909, and has been widely popular ever since. A story about the Battle of Missionary Ridge during the Civil War can also be cited as the birthplace of the song, according to Hampton. As the tale goes, MacArthur inspired his regiment by grabbing and planting the regiment’s flag on the crest of the Missionary Ridge during a critical moment in the battle and shouting “On Wisconsin!” Currently, when searching any Internet site or even asking Civil War aficionados, Hampton said it will list Arthur MacArthur, the First Lieutenant of the Union’s 24th Infantry, as the person who famously cried “On Wisconsin!” during the Battle of Missionary Ridge.
The story is also described in his son Douglas MacArthur’s 1964 autobiography “Reminiscences.” It was the first account of MacArthur as the creator of the phrase. Hampton said, “If someone has a record before 1964 that someone said this, please, I would love to see it.” However, he added that the story reiterated in Douglas’ autobiography is not necessarily one shared by any historical records. Hampton said there are accounts of MacArthur yelling “up, 24th, Wisconsin, up” and “onward, onward” on the battlefield, but not much else. Still, Hampton said this should not detract from the honorable duties MacArthur performed at the battle, which later earned him a Medal of Honor.
Last week the CEO of the Dane County Boy’s and Girl’s Club went undercover on the streets of Madison to walk three days in a homeless man’s shoes. From Nov. 13 to 15, Michael Johnson, along with Tim Metcalfe, owner of Metcalfe’s Market, and Will Green, the director of Salvation Army Community Center, changed out of their suits and stepped into the world of Madison’s homeless community for three days.
Johnson said he decided to go undercover to gain a better perspective on the community and discover why impoverished children were seeking refuge more frequently at the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. “Kids are sleeping in shelters, kids are sleeping on the streets, sleeping in parking lots,” Johnson said. “We have come to find over time that this issue has grown.” Johnson, Metcalfe and Green spoke with multiple members of the homeless community while incognito and discovered certain issues they decided need to be addressed. Johnson said some of the people living in the shelters were employed, but unable to find low-budget apartments to rent.
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City Attorney, policy makers fight over 18+ entertainment options downtown By Melissa Howison the daily cardinal
Local policy makers and the city attorney’s office have come to an impasse about how to proceed in restructuring the city’s licensing of downtown entertainment venues, particularly those that admit audience members under the age of 21. The ongoing conflict culminated Friday when City Attorney Michael May reinforced Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Zilavy’s cautionary advice to the Alcohol License Review Committee not to expand 18+ entertainment in the city. In fact, May and Zilavy
took the opportunity to recommend the committee scale back the current number of downtown venues to more closely adhere to a state statute. However, City Food and Alcohol Policy Coordinator Mark Woulf said accepting the advice would have a “chilling” effect on city nightlife. “People say we have a decent music scene. We do,” he said. “We don’t have a great music scene. We have a lack of venues and especially eclectic, small venues that some of these small local
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“If science can’t help me live for 450 years, what’s the point of it?”
ometimes, public figures will actually grace us with some incredible quotes. There’s nothing I appreciate more than a verbal faux-pas, especially from someone famous or someone I despise. So, over the years, in a navy spiral notebook, I’ve written down some of the most notable and confusing of these. Let me share:
“I need a twice-daily pill that will allow me to function on only 30 minutes of sleep per night.” —President Barack Obama
“So You Think You Can President?” The Daily Misrepresentative, Jan. 13, 2010
“They should find a way to perform all surgeries without making any incisions into the skin whatsoever—so my microdermed bod will never get gnarled into some grotesque laparoscopic travesty.”
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“If only the world were made entirely of rice pudding.” —Action Bronson, rapper
“Woah, This Dude’s Hairy,” (Smoking) Ice, Feb. 18, 2012
“Every night I lie teary-eyed in bed, wishing I’d become a tightrope walker or pastry chef.” “Larry King’s Alive,” Nov. 8, 2007
“Despite being born a blind, deaf miniature pony, I think I’ve done pretty well for myself in
show biz.” —Frank Sinatra
“I Can’t Breathe Over the Stench of Grenadine,” The L.A. Grime, Aug. 20, 1963
“Are we there yet?” —Bored readers of this column
“Famous Figures’ Quality Quotes,” The Daily Cardinal, Nov. 21, 2013
sometimes just to kick up dust. She might work at the grocery store too. I’m not sure; a lot of people look kind of similar to me these days.” —Jimmy Buffett
“Drunk, High, Cheeseburger, Paradise,” Bitchfork, 2006
“I wish Junior could run “How many times do I for the presidency somehave to tell you I’m not day, but he’s far too stupid interested in buying your for that. I think he’ll ultidamn encyclopedias? mately stick with baseball.” Oh, this is an interview.” —George H.W. Bush
“America’s Man: How Bush Stays Trimmed,” Manly Man Man Man War Manly Boom Boom Man, Jan. 28, 1996
“Wait… What’s your name again? Chuck? Like Chuck E. Cheese? I love their pizza.” —Mike Tyson
“The Softest Side of a Maniac,” Squirts Illustrated, Dec. 30, 2000
“There’s this girl who works at a small diner in the town where I grew up, Mobile, Ala.. I go there
—Kim Kardashian
“Hey (lololol), Read About Celebrities,” Rolling and Stoned, Aug. 19, 2009
—Donald Trump
“Angry Old Men Still Run the World,” The Pacific, June 2, 2003
“If it gets any colder here,
well, we’re just going to have to go ahead and move to Venezuela.”
—Mr. Albert Jenkins
“Old and Agitated About Climate Change,” The Flow Rider Weekly, March 25, 2010
“I told the guy I wanted pickles on my sandwich, and he just gave me this kind of blank, empty look. Are you getting all of this? The place is called Sub-Terranean, and I refuse to eat there ever again.” —Jared Fogle
“Losing My Waist and My Mind,” The New York Fancy Mag, Oct. 15, 2006
“All I want for Christmas is a new wardrobe, a tan, gold,
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THIS WEEK - Fighting a fierce Thanksgiving yam craving - Lie about your love life to please a prying granny
Deer Cardinal, I really love candied yams. Like, all I can think about is piping-hot potatoes, smothered in ooey-gooey marshmallows, topped with cinnamon. How do I control myself come turkey day? I am a slave to their decadence. —Danny Yam Man Dan, Thanksgiving is all about losing control and indulging in what you want. Or is that Easter? Anyway, as I mentioned a few weeks ago, yams are one of my faves, so I feel where you’re coming from. However, while we should enjoy eating yams on Thanksgiving, we need to have a little willpower, lest we alienate the entire family. But just how do we control the craving? Let’s discuss. Looking over your letter, it appears you’re pretty obsessed with yams. Perhaps you should consider complete and total abstinence, or yamstinence. You can sell yourself on this protocol by rethinking how you view candied yams. Instead of viewing them as delicious, “pipinghot potatoes, smothered in ooeygooey marshmallows topped with cinnamon,” just think of them as “ooey-gooey death” or “ratchet, piping-hot sadness.” If yamstinence isn’t your
thing, try to limit your intake by telling yourself you will not eat more than two reasonably sized servings of yams. Your willpower might wane as the night wears on, but Eleanor Rooselvelt, who was (probably) a known yam lover, once said, “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” For you, this means chillin’ out with the candied taters. If you really can’t hold back, try to be discrete about your yam consumption. When no one is looking, take the dish of yams and devour it somewhere private—perhaps in the bathroom or the garage. Better to keep the lights off. Alright, Yam Man Dan. Stay strong.
Deer Cardinal, Every time I see my grandma, she asks me if I have a boyfriend. When I tell her I’m not in a relationship, she usually follows up with an interrogation about why I’m single. Her questions stress me out and sometimes hurt my feelings. Currently, I’m not seeing anyone. Over Thanksgiving, she will ask me about my relationship status. How should I handle the situation? —Suzie
Single Suzie, Some people lie when telling the truth would serve ’em better. In this instance, it’s pretty clear that a lie would actually serve you better. So, spare your granny the heartache and just make up the man of her dreams. Now, just what kind of man should you create? That’s up to you. Maybe he’s double majoring in pre-med and prelaw, with a focus on the medical and socio-political needs of under-cared-for baby animals. What are his hobbies? Cooking? Running? Alpaca farming? Badminton? Be ready to rattle off a few. Add believability by making up specific details about him. Does he prefer Pepsi or Coke? Perhaps he’s allergic to butternut squash? When your family asks when they’ll meet him, stress that he is very busy with his obligations at the food pantry, local school, and/or alpaca farm (remember to be consistent). OK, Suzie. Good luck making up this man.
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Shared Governance Committee Chair Sarah Neibart discusses her opposition to the transfer of Varsity Day funds to the Open Fund and office supplies.
ASM debates fund transfer By Emily Gerber the daily cardinal
The University of WisconsinMadison Associated Students of Madison Coordinating Council met Wednesday to discuss transferring money from this year’s Varsity Day budget to other funds in the internal budget. ASM Chair David Gardner introduced the proposal to move $6,800 from the $60,000 Varsity Day fund. $6,000 would be distributed to the Open Fund, while the remaining $800 would go to an office supplies line item. The Open Fund, currently budgeted at $12,000, provides an easy means of funding grants to Registered Student Organizations for basic activities and necessary operating costs, Finance Chair Mary Prunty said. Prunty said this year’s Open Fund grants were com-
pletely allocated by September. “We tried to find other areas of the budget to move this from,” Gardner said. “We couldn’t really find any other areas that would give us this large of an amount.” Gardner said that the idea behind choosing to take money from the Varsity Day fund came from lack of planning on how to spend the allotted $60,000, as well as the Chancellor Office’s financial backing of commencement activities. Shared Governance Chair Sarah Neibart, who also serves as Senior Class Treasurer, said she was “blindsided” by the proposal to reduce the Varsity Day funding. Though no official plans have been made in terms of spending for the event, Neibart said she did have “plans as to what [the senior] class is going to be
using that money on.” Neibart also cited other sources of funding ASM can look to besides the Varsity Day budget. “If this was an emergency, then take it out of the reserve fund,” Neibart said. Student Council will take up the proposed budget alteration next week for ratification. Gardner also distributed the 2012-’13 UW-Madison Student Debt Report to committee members. Gardner said he wants to compose a response to the provided debt statistics, which detail the increase in student debt. The most recent report said that 51.4 percent of students graduating with a Bachelor’s degree are graduating with loan debt. A one-credit course is being developed for next semester that would educate students on financial literacy, Prunty said.
The Central African Republic has been in turmoil since a military coup last March left it in political disarray. Now a University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor says there is “a high risk of massive human rights violations,” which could possibly lead to genocide. The CAR is a former French colony that borders the Congo and South Sudan in Africa. Scott Straus, a professor of political science specializing in the study of genocide, said the situation in the CAR is “very alarming” because of reports citing mass atrocities. The current violence stems partly from religious differences between the minority Muslim population and the majority Christian population. The fear, according to Straus, is the current violence will spiral out of control and into genocide.
“I don’t know if genocide is going to happen,” Straus said. “It seems like a high risk of atrocities occurring there, but it’s a very remote country … we don’t know a lot of what is going on.” The U.S. and the international community do not have to look far into the past for evidence of genocide. Both Rwanda and Bosnia experienced genocides in the ’90s and recently the international community had to confront atrocities in Darfur. Straus emphasized information about the situation is still in its early stages and will continue to unfold, but he encourages students to pay attention as the UN continues to gather facts about the conflicts in the CAR. “I always say learn about the situation first, before you decide what the best course of action is,” Straus said. —Ben Rangel
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nurse at Public Health Madison and Dane County proposed creating a coalition of stakeholders to formulate the most effective strategies, which Woulf said could be of value, although attempts to assemble such bodies have failed in the past. “The two or three major ones have morphed into something that has turned into essentially a lobbying body for anti-alcohol causes and I don’t think that’s the right approach to ... reducing harm,” Woulf said. However, he said the timing is better now, and emphasized the importance of the university’s involvement in the endeavor. Woulf said the ALRC and the city attorney’s office will hopefully reach a compromise before the entire plan goes into effect April 1, 2014.
performers can go.” Mary Carbine, the Executive Director for Madison’s Central Business Improvement District, said the city attorney’s advice goes against BID’s mission to sustain a healthy mix of businesses downtown. “Making this more restrictive, like by requiring 100+ capacity or saying a business can only be open when operating entertainment is going to discourage innovative businesses,” Carbine said. The alcohol licensing introspection is part of a larger initiative to more precisely address alcohol-related issues through policy, such as reducing violent crime and over-consumption. Jennifer Lujan, a public health
Jessie Rodriguez elected as second Hispanic in Assembly State Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, R-South Milwaukee, won a special election against Democrat Elizabeth Coppola for the 21st Assembly District Wednesday. Rodriguez is the first Hispanic Republican woman and second Hispanic representative elected to the state Assembly. Rodriguez will replace former state Rep. Mark Honadel, R-South Milwaukee, who resigned from
the Assembly in September. State Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa, D-Milwaukee, the first Hispanic woman elected to the assembly, congratulated Rodriguez in a statement. “Long have I hoped for the day that we would elect another Latino to the State Legislature,” Zamarripa said in the statement. Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brad
Courtney also commended Rodriguez in a statement. “Jessie will be a staunch advocate for lowering taxes on Wisconsin families, and will be a leader in the efforts to provide each and every child in Wisconsin access to a worldclass education,” Courtney said in the statement. Rodriguez won 4,546 votes to Coppola’s 3,520, according to the preliminary results.
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program that has been operating for over 20 years, and has shown little evidence voucher programs improve the education system. She also said it was not fair to divert public tax dollars from “public neighborhood schools” to private schools where there is no accountability system to make sure the money is being used effectively. Burke also addressed the ongoing Act 10 issue, say-
ing it is important to negotiate with unions firmly and fairly, but that public sector employees have a right to bargain because an “engaged and motivated workforce is a plus for the state.” “We deserve better leadership,” Burke said. “We need leadership that brings us together … leadership that puts problem solving ahead of the politics.”
cerns on social issues, assuring an openly gay student she would sign a same-sex marriage bill if it passed through the Legislature. She also pledged to defend a woman’s right to make her own healthcare choices. The visiting candidate criticized Walker’s new private school voucher program, citing Milwaukee’s current voucher
undercover from page 1 Many of them were turned away by landlords due to bad credit or criminal records, Johnson said. “As a community, we’ve got to figure this problem out,”
Johnson said. After spending three days among the homeless community, Johnson, Metcalfe and Green were able to offer an impoverished family a few nights’ stay at a hotel while they worked with the moth-
er to find available jobs and permanent housing. Johnson said he was able to fund the hotel stay with donations from Facebook friends and other sources. Johnson also said his main hope is to raise aware-
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City Food and Alcohol Policy Coordinator Mark Woulf said cutting back on 18+ entertainment downtown is a regressive approach. ness of the prevalent issues in Madison’s homeless community after his experience. In fact, one picture he posted on Facebook received 60,000 views from people as far as New York and New Jersey. “We didn’t think that this
would generate this kind of discussion,” Johnson said. Johnson said he plans to ask f amilies and individuals in Madison to donate and volunteer during the holiday season and continue gaining support.
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oronto mayor Rob Ford is currently sitting in the hot seat on the world stage. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past month (pun intended), you know that Ford has some explaining to do. Unfortunately, he has some major substance-abuse issues ranging from alcohol to crack cocaine. Had this been a story dug up about his college or high school years, I would understand his poor decision-making. Rather, he’s accused and confirmed to have used these substances—recently identified through a video is his use of crack cocaine, not to mention his lengthy battle with alcoholism. It seems every time “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” is on, Ford is torn apart for the sake of a joke. From a writer’s perspective, he’s a very easy target, especially with all the commotion he has caused recently at council meetings, i.e. having knocked over a female councilmember in what appeared to be
a bull rush. This man has lost his mind. However, what I find most interesting is the contradictory nature of this man’s current life in contrast with his extremely strong voting records. The further back I look into his voting record and approval, the less this situation makes sense. In the past, the city of Toronto has usually had a center-left government that managed to institute important programs. However, as with any government, this created deficits and other budget issues. Ford took the political scene by storm, as someone who was known to knock against the establishment as a strong opponent of an array of liberal tax proposals as well as supporting spending cuts. It’s factually accurate to say Toronto is in a better fiscal position now than before, despite the ongoing fallout. He drew the reputation as a politician who could get rid of wasteful spending and keep the government limited— your usual neo-conservative. The factor that makes his voting history relevant is the vast amount of support he’s received. Toronto
Black Friday shopping should take a backseat sara vinson opinion columnist
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love the tradition of Black Friday. On Thursday, I eat a gigantic meal with my family. Thursday night my mom and I look through all the department store flyers for Black Friday deals to decide where we will go and when. We’re up before the sun, eating McDonalds’ breakfast on the go and have waited in countless lines for early bird or door-buster deals. But Black Thursday crosses the line. Christmas is slowly finding its way into summer vacation. People have been complaining for years that Christmas keeps coming earlier. This is actually happening with the help of materialist madness. Within the last two decades, Christmas music and decorations went from starting the day after Thanksgiving to before Halloween. We have very few holidays in this country that allow almost everyone a day off, and Thanksgiving is one of them. It has very little religious affiliation so it’s almost universally celebrated. Now, instead of having a guaranteed day off in retail or other sales/service industries, employees are forced to not leave town on Thanksgiving since they have to work by 8 p.m. Eight p.m. on Thursday is the new normal, with stores like Target, Kohl’s and JC Penney all opening at this time. Walmart, which never closes, is starting Black Friday sales at 6 p.m. on Thursday. I’ve worked retail, and crazy shoppers are a lot to prepare for, which means employees do not just have to end their festivities with family by 8 p.m., but actually much earlier to start their shift and prepare for the impending mob. I know we live in a fast-paced society, but there is nothing wrong with slowing down. We all look forward to a little break for
Thanksgiving. We should just enjoy the day. How can anyone sincerely claim they are thankful for everything they have and leave all that to shop for more stuff in the same day? Department stores should not be open on Thanksgiving. Period. They should give their employees a break and let everyone celebrate the holiday. They should provide a plethora of good deals on Friday rather than a slew of mediocre deals on Thursday. That said, department stores aren’t changing any time soon. So it is up to you, the consumer, to reject the idea of Black Thursday. These sales are just to extend and expand profits, they serve no real benefit for you as a consumer. Why do you need to shop on one of the few holidays you get to spend with your family and friends? Just sit back and wait for Friday. If you feel like it is tradition to go Friday, or if there is some deal you cannot resist on Thursday, here are a few tips: No product is worth dying for. That seems silly to say, but it apparently it needs to be. If you feel you’re in a crowd that could lose control, get out. The newest flat screen or Play Station is not worth your life; it is not even worth a sprained ankle, especially during the holiday season. Make a budget. Purchasing sale items does not put more money in your checking account. Know what you have and don’t buy things just because they are on sale. Along with making a budget, make a list. Decide what you are looking for before you go, both for yourself and for others. Buy new boots or get a new pair of jeans, not necessarily both. Next weekend is not a free-for-all, it is an opportunity. To all those going out Thursday night, I guess I can thank you because it will make my Friday morning shopping less crowded and less stressful, and I will still find some great deals. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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voters still hold fiscal responsibility as an important issue. He was the candidate they were waiting for, a mayor to take on and tackle the government’s inefficiencies. Still, his support is similar to that of Ron Paul. This may say something about the people of Canada, but that’s not the point. Ford ran an excellent campaign for mayor in 2010 without incident. Looking at a timeline of events, he was already drinking and using drugs at this time, but managed to run a campaign that reached out to voters’ discomfort with spending and taxes. His effect as a mayor was largely more symbolic than mechanical, using strong rhetoric to take aim at his political foes who spent too much taxpayers’ money. Prepare yourself; I’m going to compare Gov. Scott Walker to Rob Ford. However, this has nothing to do with the personal character of either individual. So anyone reading this starting to think I’m implying Walker uses drugs should stop that internal thought because that’s unfair, unproven and not my aim. I’m referring to their political brilliance.
So discard your partisan views for the next two minutes, if possible. Walker is the only survivor of a recall election in the entire history of the United States. The tremendous steps and rhetoric used were able to reinforce what the majority of the people of Wisconsin wanted. This allowed him the ability to take on unions as a spending problem. The same campaign savvy can be observed from Ford. He played off the vibes of the people, and ran an election as a union-busting money saver. No matter the outcome and your personal opinion, governing is a separate function than campaigning. Success in one of those doesn’t mean you will win. It’s a calculated game of chess to win over the majority of voters. Both these politicians executed this very well. At first hearing, Ford’s blunders may seem entertaining. And yes, it is slightly funny to see Ford attempt to wiggle his way out of all the allegations and curse on live television to an inappropriate extent. But personally, I feel terrible for this guy. He is the mockery of the continent, appearing on news shows on a daily
basis. As time unfolds, we see him starting to unravel further, which says something about putting oneself in the public eye and the media. It can be incredibly overwhelming. This man needs help and is probably suffering from something very extreme. Public self-destruction doesn’t just happen. This terrible string of controversies has gone way too far. Still, he has support. The most recent motion passed by Toronto stripped the mayor of the majority of his powers, rendering him virtually ineffective until he resigns, in a 39-5 vote. Those who read the reisgnation protocol would know he is still eligible to run again in 2014. For taking so much pressure and heat, you would think he would be banned from politics altogether, but no. Ford will fight another day. He’s made that very clear. From my basic knowledge and research of the substance crack cocaine, its doubtful the mayor is going to slow down anytime soon. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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ather ‘round folks, and I shall spin you a yarn. It’s a mighty tale that I’ve to tell. A tale of men. A tale of movies. A tale standing taller than the mightiest oak in the forest. A legend, more accurately—a legend about roller disco. You see, there was a time in our great country when the idea of strapping wheels to your feet and moving across a hardwood floor to disco tunes had some considerable popularity. And so, as is the way of such things, eventually a film had to be made to chronicle and capitalize on this phenomenon. It’s here where our story gets interesting. It’s here, my friends, that the Legend of Skatetown begins. You see, among what I can only assume were scores of roller disco films being made stands the seminal work: “Skatetown, U.S.A.” You see, “Skatetown, U.S.A.” is not like other films. Like any other film. The film features a cast of failed stand-up comedians and washed-up TV talent including Scott Baio, Marsha Brady (probably not her real name?) and the first ever cinematic role of a young Patrick Swayze. “Skatetown” also includes multiple, extended, un-plot-related roller disco performances and two separate performances by Traffic frontman Dave Mason.
Our stories take on lives of their own, they grow and they can die. This is what movies are: storytelling, in a way that will hopefully never die.
So here’s the thing. Aside from Dave Mason, the film features one of the greatest disco soundtracks ever—The Jackson 5, Earth Wind & Fire and a version of “Under My Thumb” from The Hounds that sounds like it was done by a 1960s Daft Punk. It’s remarkable. And it was incredibly expensive to license. So expensive, in fact, and the film was such a tremendous flop upon its release—due in no small part to the fact it’s batshit insane—the music was never licensed for a home release. So this gorgeous gem of cinematic glory and weirdness aired maybe three times on broadcast during the ’70s and ’80s, and then disappeared from circulation save for a few 35mm film prints still floating around. I tell this story for two reasons. First, to get the word out about “Skatetown” in the hopes we can get a groundswell movement going and maybe pressure
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Sony into actually releasing it. But second, to demonstrate the importance of stories ABOUT stories, not just the stories themselves. See, I’ve seen “Skatetown, U.S.A.” It’s breathtaking. It’s remarkable. It’s one of my favorite films ever, and short of the handful of prints and an even smaller handful of technologydefying torrents, there just isn’t a possible way for people to see it. And while I’m very happy I have seen it, there’s a small part of me that wishes it still held that mythic, unattainable status. That it was still forbidden fruit I couldn’t quite reach. Somehow, the legend surrounding the film was almost worth more to me than the film itself. To take a more recent example, we can look at “Escape from Tomorrow,” a semi-surreal horror flick shot almost entirely in Disney World and on the sly without the permission of Disney or its staff. It screened at Sundance Film Festival last January, and the fear it wouldn’t be able to attain actual distribution began to spread. Ultimately it did score a release, and has been/will be shown in theaters across America. I saw it with a friend, and while we disagreed about the quality of the film, we agreed on one thing: We both would have been happier if we hadn’t seen it. In fact, we agreed we’d rather it hadn’t gotten distribution at all. Somehow, the idea of the secret horror film from Disney that screened once and then disappeared was more meaningful, more important to us, than the film itself. The story of the story meant more than the story itself, like the legend of Johnny Appleseed outgrowing whatever weird person it was originally based on. Our stories take on lives of their own, they take on their own meaning, they grow and they can die. This is what movies are: storytelling, in a way that will hopefully never die. And sometimes, like legends outstripping their heroes, films can be outgrown by their own myths. This doesn’t cheapen them. Nothing could cheapen the experience of “Skatetown.” But nothing can destroy it either. Through our stories we make things immortal, people and pictures the same. Maybe no one who reads this will actually see “Skatetown, U.S.A.” in its full glory. But they’ll know the legend, and it’ll live on because of that. And once more quickly, this weekend is Reel Love Film Festival, LGBTQ advocacy and community support, The Marquee theater, schedule is at wudfilm.com/reellove. You really should go. How do you feel about the essence of a film’s story versus the actual film itself ? Email Austin at wellens@wisc.edu.
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‘Shangri La’ slices up a little piece of heaven
Shangri La Jake Bugg By Mary Sullivan the daily cardinal
Nineteen-year-old Jake Bugg wowed the U.K. with his self-titled debut album in late 2012, but the indie grassroots rocker didn’t have as much success in the U.S. when he released the album here in April 2013. The most publicity he’s gotten in the States has probably been his recent Twitter throw-down with the pop sensation boys of One Direction, where he (being the angsty British punk he is) publicly insulted their musical abilities. They got really upset and he got absolutely butchered by teenage girls and the media. But, despite being number one on U.K. charts and no higher than 75 on the U.S. billboard charts, Jake Bugg decided to make a move to California and record his sophomore album, Shangri La (named after the Malibu studio where it was recorded), with American producer Rick Rubin. Released quickly after his debut album, Bugg keeps the rockabilly roots, strips away the fake vinyl vibe of his previous work and creates a mature piece with Shangri La. The two singles from the album, “Slumville Sunrise” and “What Doesn’t Kill You,” are stand-out tracks that display the punchy vocals and dark rhythm guitars that make the album entertaining and electrifying to listen to.
On the opening track, “There’s A Beast And We All Feed It,” he insinuates the downfall of society and the ugly turn humanity is taking with our gossiping habits. “Messed Up Kids” is a folkier change to the fast-paced opening tracks. It’s a beautiful tribute to the potential success of young people, which is so often lost by drugs and poverty: “Gave up on us long ago with no hope/All you hear’s the cold wind blow and get stoned.” He contradicts this sentiment in “Kingpin,” a bluesy punkrock portrayal of the luxurious and powerful life of a drug dealer. Although some of the ballads included in the album— such as “A Song About Love” and “All Your Reasons”—are nothing special and seem more like rushed fillers than anything, the majority are pretty great. “Me And You” is a surprisingly lovely whiner about young star-crossed lovers. The closing track, “Storm Passes Away,” is the best rendition of Brit-turned-Hick since The Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses.” The slower acoustic tracks are an excellent way to showcase Bugg’s diversity and raw talent. The one criticism I would give Shangri La is it seems a little bit premature. Had Jake Bugg waited until the originally planned release date of January 2014, he could have edited some of the messy instrumentals and done some more writing to avoid the lackluster filler songs. But, overall, Shangri La is a decent follow-up to the smash debut album and a good attempt to gain U.S. popularity.
The Skinny Who: DJ Abilities w/ GrrTell, Room Mates Where: The Frequency 121 W. Main St. When: Nov. 27, show at 9 p.m. Cost: $7 Why you should care: Hailing form Minnesota, DJ Abilities is one of the best-known DJs currently active in the Midwest.
Check this out before you go: With his old partner, Eyedea, DJ Abilities released the final album the two made together, By the Throat. With smooth lyrics and production, the album came from fellow Minnesota rapper Slug’s label, Rhymesayers Entertainment. The duo experimented with rock sounds in their production, including distorted guitar.
Are you looking for some music to keep your ears warm this winter? Read The Daily Cardinal’s Record Routine for reviews of recently released albums. Be on the lookout for the Arts Desk’s top albums of 2013 list in early December.
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23rd Annual Polish Film Festival Marquee Theater, Union South, 1308 West Dayton Street Saturday, December 7 1pm: Closed Circuit – Political thriller in which corrupt officials destroy entrepreneurs for monetary gain; based on real events in Poland. 3pm: Women's Day – Film addressing the absurdity of consumerism and its impact on contemporary Polish society.
All films in Polish with English subtitles
FREE ADMISSION More information: www.madisonpolishfilmfestival.blogspot.com
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Men’s Cross Country
Schrobilgen runs his way into Big Ten history books Story by Samuel Karp
Badger rookie is first to take both Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Athlete of the Year 20 years is a long time. The year was 1993. Bill Clinton was president, “Groundhog Day” and “Jurassic Park” were the blockbusters of the year, “What is Love” was the hit single and Wisconsin’s now-redshirt freshman Malachy Schrobilgen was one-year-old. It’s been twenty years since 1993 and the last time a freshman won both the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Cross Country Athlete of the Year awards. When Schrobilgen was honored with both Nov. 6 this year. he joined both Michigan’s Kevin Sullivan (1993) and Indiana’s Bob Kennedy (1988) as the only freshman to achieve this feat since the Big Ten began giving out postseason awards in 1987.
No ‘I’ in team
Schrobilgen began his crosscountry career in middle school in his hometown of Oak Park, Ill. It wasn’t until his sophomore year of high school that he quit the soccer team and began focusing on cross country full time,
realizing he had a future in competitive running. Schrobilgen first met his former high school and college cross-country teammate Jack Stapleton in middle school when Schrobilgen began running with the high school team to get in shape. The duo competed off-and-on for the next five years together. Their relationship was undeniable in Schrobilgen’s decision to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Stapleton tried to balance the role of friend and recruiter throughout the process for Schrobilgen, though Stapleton made sure to show Schrobilgen the upsides of attending a university like Wisconsin. “It was an interesting process because it went far beyond just athletic recruiting,” Stapleton said. I wanted him to do what was best for him. If I felt this wouldn’t be a good fit for him, or if he wanted to go a different direction, I wouldn’t have recruited him at all … I tried to be fair but I’ll admit I pushed it pretty hard.” Schrobilgen found UW hard to resist, even without his friend’s influence. The opportunity to run at an elite level but still attend a world-class school was too much to pass up. “I think I knew that I wanted to come to Wisconsin the minute I stepped on campus,” Schrobilgen said. “I loved how the guys on the team held a high standard for themselves and thrived under the pressure to be
“Making the USA team for the world junior team kind of showed him that training is going well,” Byrne said. “Once you make that team you get to see things in a different light. You get to run against the best juniors in the world.” Last winter when he came back from Poland, Byrne tapered Schrobilgen’s training down for a while, finally ramping the volume back up in mid April, maintaining a grueling regimen until Wisconsin’s season opened in the fall.
Keeping his cool
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Redshirt Freshman Malachy Schrobilgen won the Big Ten Championship and finished second for UW at regionals. the best. I also loved the energy on campus and how everyone seems to thrive off of each other’s support and passion for working hard and yet still taking the time to enjoy the accomplishments of that hard work.”
Finding a stride
Humility and hard work are undeniably the keys to
Schrobilgen’s early college success, though Stapleton knows this is nothing new for Schrobilgen. The challenges college presents for a student-athlete are something Schrobilgen has embraced, and although stress is inherent in a university environment, he has found a way to take it all in stride. “Malachy is one of the most self-motivated athletes I know,” Stapleton said. “In high school, it’s easy just to show up for a couple hours after school, get your running done, and have that be your routine. In college, you have to take on the challenge of college classes, tougher running and living on your own ... Collegiate running is a lifestyle and he’s embraced it.” In order to be better prepared for his college career Schrobilgen took a redshirt year, making full use of the opportunity for an entire year of training before his first official college race. Head coach Mark Byrne believes Schrobilgen’s redshirt year played an integral part in his early collegiate success. “We redshirted him last year, all preseason, so he spent a lot of time training and getting stronger,” Byrne said. “What you try and do with all freshman that are redshirting is, we broke the year into a couple of blocks of training, he survived all the training, which stepped up in quality and quantity from high school.” Schrobilgen also gives huge credit to his redshirt year, saying it helped him not only adjust to the college lifestyle and higher demands of running at Wisconsin, but also helped him become comfortable and confident with the development process of training and working hard without the incentive of races. According to Byrne, Schrobilgen’s experience with the USA Junior Olympic Cross Country team made another huge impact on his running success.
Byrne wasn’t bashful in talking about the significance of Schrobilgen’s accomplishment and what it does for his program looking to the future. The true test of an athlete, he says, is the legacy he leaves for others to follow. “You look at the history of this in the Big Ten over the past 20 years, I don’t remember when the last time a freshman won the Big Ten crosscountry athlete of the year award,” Byrne said. “He ran a real smart race. He timed it very well. He didn’t panic. He showed maturity and that’s rare to see in a freshman. It wasn’t the fastest race in the world for the first 5K but how he handled that and kept a cool head, that’s exciting for a coach to see that.” Schrobilgen, on the other hand, kept a modest demeanor when describing the feat. Accomplishments mean nothing without those who have helped along the way, according to Schrobilgen. “I was really humbled to earn both awards,” Schrobilgen said. “After seeing all the great runners that have come through this conference and won that award, I definitely had to let it sink in. It’s an awesome feeling.”
Bright future
In the regional meet held Nov. 15 at the 10 kilometer Zimmer Championship Course in Madison, Wis., Schrobilgen finished ninth overall and second for Wisconsin behind junior Michael Van Voorhis, despite losing a shoe with four kilometers to go. The performance for UW, which included five All-Great Lakes Region honorees, propelled the Badgers to a second-place finish and an automatic bid to the Nov. 23 NCAA National Championships in Terre Haute, Ind. It was the 42nd consecutive bid UW has earned to the national championships, a streak dating back to 1972 when the regional format was introduced for the first time. “I always tell my guys you’re only as good or as bad as the last race you ran,” Byrne said. “You have to stay pretty humble and focused. We have a big race [this weekend in] the NCAAs. In saying that, the way Malachy handled the Big Ten race showed a tremendous amount of maturity. He’s a pretty level headed kid. He’s got a great sense of balance for putting it all into perspective.”
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Football
Run-first schemes clash in Minnesota By Adee Feiner The Daily Cardinal
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Defenseman Paul Yonga is one of 13 seniors playing in UW’s first NCAA tournament game since 1995.
I-94 rivalry continues in NCAA tournament By Jonah Beleckis The Daily Cardinal
While James White and Melvin Gordon’s touchdown dance grows in popularity, tonight the Wisconsin men’s soccer team (4-3-0 Big Ten, 13-4-2 overall) opens their own big dance, hosting Milwaukee (5-2-0 Horizon League, 15-2-2) in the first round of the NCAA tournament. It is the first time the Badgers advanced to the tournament since 1995, a year in which they went on to win the national championship. “To get rewarded with our body of work and be in the NCAA tournament after 18 years here at the University of Wisconsin is more than exciting,” head coach John Trask said in a press conference Monday. “Four years ago we started this project, this process, this journey with these guys, to see them today with the smiles on their faces and to know that their season is going to continue at least through Thursday really is exciting.” The McClimon Soccer Complex has been a fortress for Wisconsin this season as the team looks to improve upon their
perfect 9-0-0 home record. “You’d always like to be a seeded team and not play in the first round but it’s nice to be at home as well,” Trask said. “I know our guys are really looking forward to playing at least one more game in Madison. We’ve got quite a few seniors and they love the home field, our field is in excellent shape. It’s going to be a spectacular show for NCAA soccer.” Wisconsin soccer fans may be partying like it’s 1995, but the team is keeping their focus on a Milwaukee team that has caused them trouble in recent history. If any team understands what it takes to defeat the owners of the nation’s longest home unbeaten streak, it is the Panthers. The last time the Wisconsin lost at McClimon was Oct. 10, 2012 against Milwaukee 1-0. The Badgers also played the Panthers Oct. 23 in Milwaukee, finishing a double-overtime game with a 1-1 draw. “They are a big, strong and physical team,” senior defenseman Paul Yonga said. “They have guys that like to compete and get into tackles. It’s going to come down to who is more aggressive and who is willing to be the
aggressor in the game. It’s going to be a battle.” Yonga and the team is not letting the hype interfere with their focus, worrying about the game plan more than the game itself. “We are approaching this game the same way we would for any other home game,” Yonga said. “We are not looking at this game any different, but it does have high stakes and we are looking to stay undefeated at home.” Trask has purchased 100 tickets in order to ensure Wisconsin keeps their home field advantage. Free tickets can be picked up at the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office at Camp Randall from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. today and are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis to any and all students who bring their Wiscard. The winner of today’s in-state matchup will travel to South Bend, Ind., to play at No. 3 Notre Dame Sunday. “We would like to move on in this competition,” Trask said. “I think there is more in this team. I’ve said it consistently to them, I will say it publicly. I still don’t think we’ve seen the best soccer out of this group of players.”
Volleyball
Wisconsin looks to keep its stride with four matches left By Olivia Pitzo The Daily Cardinal
No. 15 Wisconsin is back on the road this weekend, traveling to Michigan to take on No. 17 Michigan State Friday and No. 18 Michigan Saturday. For the first time since 2007, Wisconsin won 20 matches in a season, as well as record nine wins in the Big Ten. The Badgers (9-7 Big Ten, 20-8 overall) are on their final stretch of what the NCAA ratings percentage index ranked the 15th toughest schedule in the nation and third toughest in the Big Ten. With only four matches left in their regular season, the Badgers are tied for fifth in the conference with Michigan State. The Badgers take on MSU (9-7, 20-8) Friday night at 5:30 p.m. The Badgers defeated the then No. 5 Spartans in a 3-1 thriller earlier
in the season, with senior libero Annemarie Hickey recording a season-high 27 digs. “They have a lot of great hitters on their team,” Hickey said. “Lauren Wicinski is one of the top outside hitters in the Big Ten, and we did a really good job of defending her. I think that’s going to be one of the keys to this upcoming game.” The Spartans are No. 1 in the Big Ten at the service line, and pose a threat to the Badgers defense from the first serve onward. “It’s constant pressure from those guys,” head coach Kelly Sheffield said. “You’ve got to serve tough and you’ve got to play good team defense.” Wisconsin travels to Ann Arbor for a matchup against Michigan (7-9, 17-10) Saturday night at 6 p.m. After a disappointing sweep by the Wolverines ear-
lier in the season, the Badgers are looking to come back home with a victory. Wisconsin and Minnesota, along with Michigan and Michigan State, are the only two sets of travel partners ranked in the top 20. “The entire country will have their eyes on the state of Michigan,” Sheffield said. “It’s the toughest road trip we’ll see all year long ... These teams are really talented and both teams were in the elite eight last year.” After the matches at Michigan, the Badgers will take on Minnesota and Northwestern for their final matches of the regular season. “These last four matches are teams that are all right around us. It should make for some really close and long matches,” Sheffield said.
Following a complete dismantling of Indiana’s offense, No. 19 Wisconsin (5-1 Big Ten, 8-2 overall) will head to the Twin Cities to take on No. 25 Minnesota (4-2, 8-2) in the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe. This is perhaps one of the most evenly matched games of the season. Both teams head into Saturday 8-2, and are climbing in the BCS Rankings. Each of the teams, as head coach Gary Andersen said, share a “run-first” mentality. The Gophers make use of a two-quarterback system, often switching between sophomore Philip Nelson and redshirt freshman Mitch Leidner. Both like to run, contributing to a system that rushes just over 70 percent of the time. “They do use that two-quarterback system and they’re both great runners,” freshman cornerback Sojourn Shelton said. “With [the quarterbacks] being able to
run and create plays a guy can slip behind you, and a lot can go wrong from there.” The true freshman is coming off an impressive showing against Indiana, recording two tackles and an interception on the Hoosiers’ first drive, which ultimately led to Wisconsin’s first touchdown of the afternoon. Wisconsin has faced many different offensive styles throughout the course of the season, and the Badgers defense has adjusted exceptionally well to their matchups week by week. “I think the big factor isn’t necessarily run or pass, but it’s spread or pro-style,” redshirt senior defensive end Ethan Hemer said. “We’ve faced a lot more spread teams, and that’s prepared us pretty well in the past.” Wisconsin will look to keep the axe in Madison for the 10th consecutive year Saturday. Kickoff at TCF Bank Stadium is slated for 2:30 p.m., and the game will broadcast on ESPN.
Men’s Basketball
Cancun Challenge opens against Bowling Green By Blake Duffin The Daily Cardinal
Following a school-record 43-point performance from junior forward Frank Kaminsky Tuesday, Wisconsin (4-0) will play the second of their threegame homestand Thursday night against Bowling Green University (1-1). The matchup marks the first game of the Cancun Challenge, which starts in the United States this week and ends in Cancun Nov. 26 and 27. UW will play their second game in the challenge Saturday against Oral Roberts at the Kohl Center. The final game in Cancun pits Wisconsin against a solid St. Louis team who showed last year it could play with anyone. The Badgers look to continue their hot start to the season, winning their first four games, including a 103-point performance on Tuesday night.
The Falcons have only played two games thus far, averaging 81.5 points per game in that span. UW will look to step up their defense after its last outing against North Dakota, in which the Badgers allowed 85 points. Wisconsin’s opponents averaged just 55.9 points per game last year. In its past two outings Bowling Green blew out Earlham College and fell to South Florida. The Falcons leading scorer is junior guard Jehvon Clarke, who averages 17 points per game. Junior guard Chauncey Orr is second in scoring with an average of 14 points per game. The two teams have not met since 1991, when Wisconsin won 87-79 in overtime at the Kohl Center. The all-time series is 2-1, in favor of the Badgers. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.
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Junior forward Frank Kaminsky scored a school-record 43 points Tuesday in a 103-85 win over North Dakota.