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UW-Madison students rally for Ferguson By Andrew Bahl and Negassi Tesfamichael THE DAILY CARDINAL
Protesters rallied in Madison and around the state Tuesday demanding reforms to the Dane County’s criminal justice system following a grand jury’s decision not to indict the officer who shot 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in August. Madison Police Department Chief Michael Koval estimated the crowd in Madison at approximately 250 participants. He addressed the events in Ferguson at a press conference Tuesday. “Respect for all lives, underrepresentation in government processes [amongst minorities] and education are primary areas
that must be addressed across the nation to prevent another Ferguson happening anywhere else,” Koval said. Also at the press conference, Floyd Rose, president of 100 Black Men of Madison, a group devoted to improving the quality of life for African-Americans and other minorities, criticized what he views as institutional failures. “We need to take a very serious look at policy over procedures,” Rose said. “We often look at the situation in Ferguson as someone who didn’t behave properly, but if you look at the underpinnings, in many cases Ferguson was a debtors’ prison. It was a situation where democracy was not in place.” Protesters took to Capitol
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Approximately 250 students and Madison residents protested outside the Dane County Jail Tuesday after the Nov. 25 grand jury decision not to indict the officer who shot Michael Brown. Square carrying signs and chanting “hands up, don’t shoot” and “black lives matter,” the two refrains of protests in Ferguson and other protests nationwide. While peaceful and orderly,
there was no lack of frustration amongst the participants regarding what they perceive to be an unjust criminal justice system. “There are stereotypes in every police department, and they con-
tribute to the problem,” said Nada Elmikashfi, a UW-Madison freshman who attended the protests. Though the protest took place
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Student musician strives to be ‘voice for the voiceless’ By Thomas Yonash THE DAILY CARDINAL
Juggling class, homework, a job and a social life can be difficult for most students, but for Jack Ringhand, the issue becomes more complex as he attempts to balance his studies with performing music. Ringhand, a second-year nursing student from Onalaska, grew up singing constantly and added the guitar during his high school years. His interest in guitar also led him to explore other types of music, which greatly diversified once he arrived in Madison, especially in the folk rock and bluegrass genres. “[Madison] facilitates innovation and invention … a hotbed of ideas and growth,” Ringhand said. “As I hear more, I can identify what genres I like more.” He released his debut EP
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“A Place I’ve Never Been” in January and is working on his second EP, expected to be released over the winter. The new EP will feature multiple instruments and voices from other student-musicians in Madison, a trend he hopes will continue. In addition to satisfying his craving for writing and performing, Ringhand said he hopes his music becomes a “voice for the voiceless” and addresses the social, political and cultural injustices he finds important. “‘That one lyric and that one song got me,’ and that’s really the whole point for me; the songs that I write speak to people,” Ringhand said. He said the opportunity to perform for mostly new audi-
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University committee begins search for new chief diversity officer Members of the campus community are invited to submit nominations to permanently fill the vice provost for diversity/chief diversity officer position. The role of the vice provost and CDO is to work with campus departments to “create and maintain robust pathways for
diverse and underrepresented populations” and to help establish an inclusive campus climate for students, according to a Nov. 25 university statement. This vice provost provides guidance to the chancellor, provost and other UW leaders on diversity matters.
They will also have the responsibility to oversee the implementation of the university’s recent Diversity Framework. A search and screen committee comprised of students, faculty and administration has been formed to accept nominations nationwide and make recommendations on a
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new vice provost. Brian Yandell, a professor in the Department of Statistics, will serve as the chair. Patrick Sims, a theatre and drama professor, has been serving as interim vice provost since Damon Williams vacated the position in August 2013. The deadline to submit nomi-
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nations is Jan. 19 and the university said in the release the new vice provost will assume responsibility April 1. All nominations and applications should be sent to the search and screen committee at vp-diversity-search@provost.wisc.edu. —Emily Gerber
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Women’s Volleyball claims Big Ten title
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our partnership. We should always get consent in person, too, but planning makes everything much more simple. From small talk to big dee An all-too-often Wonder of Tinder is, “How do I transition this conversation from ‘get to know you’ to ‘let’s bone tuh-night’?” These are tricky waters and to navigate, we’re going to turn to the experts. Bro 1: Just start sexting. Just do it. Bro 2: Be considerate by sexting about going down on her to start. Bro 3: Take your time to get to know her first. Get her number by proving you’re trustworthy and caring. Then drunk text her if you’re out Thursday unless she has a Saturday-level face or ass. Hag 1: Go on a date. Hag 2: Go on a date. Hag 3: Go on a date. Thank you, expert panel! Those are some super solid ideas. If we want to go a different route, however, we can use our skills to convert a conversation from conservative banter to coital conversation.
“ The key is to be completely transparent. As I always say, if we’re looking on Tinder for a long-term partner, we should not pretend to be looking for a fuck buddy. It will only end in disaster! ”
Ideally, we’d love to have a smooth transition from talking about our major and the sports we played in high school to how we want some dee in our mouths. The best way to make that happen, in my opinion, is let the situation stew. Have the small talk and then step back from the conversation. Maybe cut it off
On this day in history... 1878—The first White House telephone is installed. Some say you can still hear McKinley’s ghost on the other line late at night. 1917—Boys Town is founded by Father Edward Flanagan west of Omaha, Nebraska. But the town folds after all tax revenue is spent on candy and football cards. 1930—The National Hockey League abolishes the 20-minute slashing-about-the-head penalty. Decapitations rise 250 percent. 1959—The first color photograph of Earth is received from outer space. President Eisenhower thanks the Martians for the snapshot. 1978—President Carter more than doubles the national park system size, using dynamite to lengthen the Grand Canyon by 600 miles.
with an excuse or just let it taper off naturally. After a day or a couple of hours (use your best judgement), make the move! We should tell the person what we want with phrases like, “Wanna meet up?” and “I’d like to go on a date!” Yay! From either of those, the question, “What do you wanna do?” is entirely kosher! It allows the other person to shape what might go down, which is perfectly appropriate since we are the instigator! We can drive the conversation to be explicitly sexual or just anticipatory; either way it’s very steamy and exciting. How much is too much? Once we start sexting, if that’s what we’re going for, we’ll need to know the limitations of the conversation. Can we just say, “Want to sit on my face?” or do we need to move more slowly? Obviously, we need to feel out the situation. If we’re talking about meeting up over coffee, asking someone to pull our hair while they spank us is not appropriate. However, if we are already in the heat of the dirty talk, mentioning we like it in the ass is never a bad move. Because I’m a paranoid goober, I would suggest sexting over text message, once we’ve already exchanged last names and numbers with our new friend, instead of using the Tinder messaging service. But don’t tell the app! It’s super legit! Gender politics We all need to have the confidence to start the conversation with a match. If everyone waits for the other person to talk to them, nothing will ever happen!
However, some people may choose to never initiate conversation, and that’s okay. They may be nervous or just douche bags (like me!). Some Tinderers want to find a partner who takes initiative in many situations, and the first Tinder message can be a great siphon to find someone confident. What if I know them?!? Madison is not a particularly big city. Sure, there are a lot of students, but it’s very possible we’ll run into someone on Tinder who we may already know (in the traditional or biblical sense). So what are the politics at play? I say give ‘em a green heart, as long as there is no bad blood. Worst-case scenario, we’ll give our old friend a little reminder we exist. Best case? We may reignite a funfilled frisky relationship. Fuck yeah! Also, like, what if you know their boyfriend or girlfriend? And see them on Tinder? WHAT DO WE DO? OMG do nothing. We are not the relationship police and we are not rats. Be chill, swipe “no” and move along with your day. Unless you want to be a good friend. But know, when we deliver bad news to our partners, the odds are never in our favor. In conclusion: Use Tinder for what it is—a fun dating/hookup app perfect for late night trysts or midday brunch dates. Do not let it replace real human-tohuman interactions and try to keep Tindering to a minimum when at the bars or a party. Keep up good game and you’ll be #flawless. Ask Alex anything. Email sex@dailycardinal.com to talk more about anal.
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Madison, Middleton officers bust series of store robberies
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Former Gov. Jim Doyle said he will focus his state policy course on the practical issues of politics, including health care and jobs.
Former Gov. Doyle to teach UW-Madison class in spring UW-Madison students may see a familiar face at the front of the classroom next spring as former Governor Jim Doyle announced Nov. 24 that he will teach a state policy course. The state’s 44th governor will teach his class within the La Follette School of Public Affairs, according to a university release. Doyle said in the release he will aim to focus the course on a handful of state-policy topics the world faces today, such as health care,
higher education and job creation. “I plan to cover not only the major substantive issues involved, but also the practical political considerations,” Doyle said in the release. “How do the politics line up? What are the interest groups involved? What are the budgetary choices? How, if at all, does it play out as a campaign issue? I hope that the students can get some sense of how you actually try to implement policy in a very difficult political climate.”
Madison Police Department and neighboring Middleton Police Department detectives recently cracked the case on a series of armed robberies funding drug purchases, including heroin, according to a Tuesday release from MPD Spokesperson Joel DeSpain. Officers arrested four suspects in the robberies, charging 28-year-old William Christian with four counts of armed robbery, one count of attempted armed robbery and one count of substantial battery. They also charged 29-yearold Anne Christian with four counts of armed robbery and
being party to a crime. William and Anne Christian have no permanent address, and the report does not indicate if they are related. Investigators also charged two Madison men, 29-year-old Madisonian Joshua Kahl and 23-year old Matthew Roach, with two counts of armed robbery and being party to a crime. They charged Kahl with an additional three counts of armed robbery. The suspects are accused of carrying out six robberies in October and November. William, Anne and Kahl robbed Tobacco Outlet Plus on East Washington Avenue Oct.
29, according to the report. The same trio robbed a secondhand movies, music and games store, called Preplayed, on Mineral Point Road Nov. 10. William robbed PDQ Food Stores, a convenience store, on South Ridge Way in Middleton Nov. 4. Then, William and Kahl again robbed Tobacco Outlet Plus Nov. 12. All four suspects then robbed Paisley Hair Salon on University Avenue the same day. Finally, Anne, Kahl and Roach again robbed a Tobacco Outlet Plus, this time in Middleton on University Avenue Nov. 16. —Dana Kampa
Public Service Commission approves increase in Madison utility charges The state Public Service Commission approved Madison Gas & Electric’s proposed utility rate increase Wednesday, according to a city press release. MG&E presented the proposal for the increase in October, seeking to increase the cost of electric energy for an average residential customer and decrease the local portion of a natural gas bill. Mayor Paul Soglin said in a statement he is disappointed in the approval because it is contrary to Madison’s interests. “[The rate design] will undermine energy conservation efforts, energy efficiency investments, and the renewable energy investments in our community,” Soglin said in the statement. Soglin also said during the 2014 Energy Summit held Oct. 30 the decrease in the cost of natural gas acts as a “disincentive” for homeowners seeking environmentally friendly energy sources. Studies have also shown residents strongly oppose the proposal.
RENEW Wisconsin, a nonprofit organization advocating sustainable energy, published data showing strong opposition to increasing utility rates for Wisconsin Public Service, We Energies and MG&E through public comments posted online. The research team found 90 percent of the 3,500 aggregated public comments expressed opposition. The study also found more than 1,200 comments specifically about MG&E opposed the 3.7 percent monthly increase, while 126 comments showed support. However, MG&E Corporate Communications Specialist Steve Schultz recently said the proposal is consistent with ongoing national discussion of reliable service and renewable energy. “While we disagreed with MG&E about the rate increase, we all share a common goal with MG&E of having a strong locally owned utility, active and viable as a community leader,” Soglin said in the statement. —Dana Kampa
UW System embarks on initiative to improve student retention rates The UW System announced Nov. 24 it will embark on an innovation-fostering initiative aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates. In collaboration with the Association of American Colleges & Universities, the UW System will take part in the “Faculty Collaboratives” project, which connects faculty across multiple states to collaborate on how to improve the learning of students from diverse backgrounds, according to the release. The project specifically hones in on improving retention for students who transfer to different col-
leges in their career and improving graduation rates in first-generation, low-income students. Over the next two years, the UW System will receive $117,800 to fund work with the “innovation hub.” The money will go toward building faculty leadership and engagement frameworks and assessing student learning practices. The initiative stems from an AAC&U campaign that advocates nationally for the promotion of successful student learning. UW joins California, Indiana, Texas and Utah to be the first group embarking on the project.
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Jack Ringhand performed at the Revelry Arts and Music Festival last May and has previously performed in various coffee shops, parks and venues in his hometown of Onalaska.
profile from page 1 ences and receive feedback has been the most rewarding part of his music journey. That connection to complete strangers is also apparent in his nursing interests. “Health care is inherently intertwined with our social cul-
rally from page 1 off campus, many students found the protests to be an avenue to express their opinions and emotions regarding the decision. “There wasn’t really an avenue to talk about this issue on campus,” explained Naman Siad, a senior at UW-Madison. “Other campuses informed their students through email and whatnot about what was going on in Ferguson, and this campus completely ignored it.” Protestor Fawn Brigere, a Madison resident, noted that while Madison’s situation is different than that of Ferguson, it still needs improvement. “Madison isn’t Ferguson—the Madison Police Department tries hard, but they have still have a long way to go,” Brigere said. Contrary to some of the unrest reported in Ferguson since Brown’s death, organizers and participants in the protest had clear intentions to protest peacefully. “A small subset of the population is being presented as if it represents the overall cause,”
ture,” Ringhand said. “There are health disparities that stem from our societal system, and nursing is a field that can [be] used to address those disparities.” As for a career in music, Ringhand says he truly enjoys performing for others but pursuing that enjoyment does put a
strain on his studies. However, performing provides him an important outlet, a way for him to take a break from studying; although he isn’t entirely against two careers. “If I could be a part-time nurse, part-time rockstar, I would totally do that,” Ringhand said.
said Dontrell, a student protester who wished to withhold his last name. “We’re not here to loot and riot. We’re here to deconstruct the system and show that we do matter.” Following the rally, protesters moved to Madison City Hall, where they sat in on a Dane County Public Protection and Judiciary Committee meeting. The group of protesters urged committee members to not approve the construction of a new county jail, a project that has estimated costs of up to $168 million, according to the county’s plan. “If you build this jail then you are supporting a new Jim Crow,” protester Brandi Grayson told the Committee. District Five Dane County Supervisor Leland Pan said the protests are crucial for focusing local politicians’ attention on issues of race in Madison. “It is vital that elected officials remember that they serve everyone in Madison, and the demographics of people you see here are people that have historically been cynical of government, and with good rea-
son,” Pan said. “I think it’s important that the folks here show elected officials their opinions, that they care and that they are watching.” The Milwaukee Police Department reported a parallel protest in the downtown area, where two officers were injured while preventing protesters from entering the BMO Harris Bradley Center unlawfully, according to a press release. Their injuries were not severe and police are seeking the assailants. Police departments in Kenosha and Superior also saw protests, according to Kenosha local news station WITI and Minnesota Public Radio News. Grayson promised that protesters would continue to make their voices heard until government addresses their demands. “This will not be the last time we show up,” she said. “If you make a different decision, we will disrupt and shut down things every single week until you hear our voice. We are committed to change, we are committed to action and we will no longer stand for the status quo.”
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mmigration is considered a very hostile topic by many people because it creates a flux of unfamiliar cultures. The problems are ever present today in many developed nations, including ours. The issue is becoming more complex as we realize that many immigration issues arise in developed nations that are in need of workforce replacement due to their lacking birth rates. An example of this can be found in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Our country is not far from the immigration policy conflicts seen in Northern Ireland and the rest of Europe.
Based on a New York Times article from Nov. 28, there has recently been a rise in racial violence against immigrants in Belfast. This area is not unfamiliar to this with widespread violence historically. There have been frequent conflicts between people with different backgrounds, notably those between the Catholics and the Protestants. Today, many possess a violent and hostile attitude toward the waves of immigrants coming to the area that extends beyond religious differences. This issue symbolizes the major problems of Europe as a whole: rapid demographic shift and economic downfall. Poor finances in Europe carve out good portions of wealth from the working or middle classes, which has made them frustrated at the strange shift they have witnessed historically. The rejection, or uneasy feelings, about the immergence of different kinds of people sounds almost natural, but should that instinct overwhelm the need to respect diversity? Immigration to Europe is not a random phenomenon—it has been encouraged by its governments and collectively agreed upon by the people. The European Union relaxed some of its immigration policies to allow more people to move in and this precipitated a rapid demographic change among the populations. Also, the recent wars and destruction in Western Asia have driven thousands of refugees to immigrate illegally for survival and economic needs. Whether illegal or legal, Europe is now entangled with a desperate need to solve and deal with these new
people flocking in. The typical answers to the new demographic shift have come in rather unfavorably violent fashions. From 2013 to 2014, there was a 43 percent increase in racially motivated offenses, with a 70 percent increase in Belfast. There seems to have been little to no changes on the protections of immigrants from racial violence or the hostile reactions of natives. The testimonies offered by recent immigrants, and those who have lived in the UK for decades, on this topic actually parallel each other. Although the prosecution rates on those racial offenses are quite successful, the voices for intolerance still emerge in public scenes. One example is James McConnell, a fundamentalist protestant preacher who said to his congregation, “Islam is heathen; Islam is satanic;
Islam is a doctrine spawned in hell.” One may also encounter flags of the Ku Klux Klan in the streets and immigrants may find themselves threatened by attacks from unknown racist people. The violent behaviors are seemingly unacceptable, yet as the testimonies of past and present parallel each other, there have been little efforts or movements to stop them. Although 1.8 percent of Northern Ireland’s population is made up of immigrants, there has been a great increase in number of immigrants when compared to the past. But, there is little representation of their voices in the political or social fields, as there is only one ethnic minority representative in the Northern Ireland Assembly. Some immigrants actually tolerate such threats and violence because they are being paid at a much higher rate there than in
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From 2013 to 2014, there was a 43 percent increase in racially motivated offenses, with a 70 percent increase in Belfast.
Our country is not far from the immigration policy conflicts like those seen in Northern Ireland and the rest of Europe. The immigrants who come to fill the empty spaces for needy jobs are treated with harsh hostility and lack of proper regulation from related policies. This country is not so unfamiliar with that issue—there are ongoing issues of illegal immigration and tensions between different races. In order to solve these issues, perhaps, there should
be a change in both society and the government. There should be more minority representation and public awareness to the immigrants’ cultures. It is better to listen and to talk than to resort to violent methods that would only inflame further hatred and conflicts with no real solutions, just like the situation in Northern Ireland today. If finding economic wellbeing for immigrants and natives alike cannot be accomplished easily but only through careful negotiations in a longer time frame, then shouldn’t we focus on valuable communication and not allow ourselves to accept this pointless violence? Do you agree with Hae Rin’s take on immigration? Could Belfast and the rest of Europe be foreshadowing the future of the U.S. immigration crisis? Let us know what you think. Send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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Nick Lowe spreads cheer on new tour By Sean Reichard The Daily Cardinal
Nick Lowe is versatile. They nicknamed him “The Basher” for his production aesthetic. He all but gave Stiff Records a signature sound. His credits in the studio include Elvis Costello (with and without The Attractions), The Damned, The Pretenders, Graham Parker & The Rumour, Wreckless Eric and John Hiatt. He’s on good terms with Johnny Cash’s family. He was a member of seminal pub rock group Brinsley Schwarz. He’s done pure pop and Sinatra-style swing albums alike. He’s had hits both in his native England and across the pond here. He’s worshipped by Alex Turner and Jeff Tweedy. And now, he’s doing a holiday tour. This Thursday, Lowe and a host of guest performers will grace The Barrymore Theatre as a part of Lowe’s “Quality Holiday Revue,” which will run from Dec. 3 to 20, across the Midwest and northeastern United States. Madison, luckily enough, will see the second night of the tour—First Avenue in Minneapolis beat us to
the punch, though. Presumably, most of the material will be drawn from 2013’s Quality Street: A Seasonal Selection for All the Family, and Lowe has been quick to deem the show “sleighbellfree.” So, sorry to anyone who madly reps “I Saw Three Ships.” Indeed, Quality Street deliberately sidestepped traditional arrangements (and even traditional traditionals) in favor of new tunes and obscure gems. When was the last time you heard “Children Go Where I Send Thee?” Traditional, sure— but on the album, in Lowe’s hands, it turns into a smoky rockabilly tune. That kind of spirit (assured and eclectic) drives most of Lowe’s output and no doubt will keep Lowe in fine form throughout the tour. Of course, Lowe isn’t a stranger to the Christmas music scene. One of his most famous compositions, “(What’s So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding,” was the standout medley tune in “A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!” (sung by Colbert, old compatriot Costello, Toby Keith, John
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She & Him fizzle in effort to capture classic sound ALBUM REVIEW
Classics She & Him By Mary Sullivan The Daily Cardinal
Since the 2013 release of Volume 3, She & Him’s Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward have switched to Columbia Records to release their covers album, Classics, December 2. Joined by an impressive 20-piece orchestra that Ward arranged, Deschanel takes the lead on most of the tracks. The song choices are, in fact, classics, and though the duo does a beautiful job at recreating each one with its own little quirks, the songs have all been covered hundreds of times, leaving little room for originality and a lot of room for scrutiny. The opening track “Stars Fell On Alabama” is a heartfelt rendition of the Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald classic. Deschanel’s voice is pitch perfect and pleasant, but lacks the beautiful, fluid emotion of Fitzgerald’s timeless vocal rendition, and Ward takes the background instead of the co-spotlight presence, which Armstrong demanded on his features. Deschanel and Ward’s version is rustic, lighter on vocals and heaver on instrumentals with no scatting, which emphasizes the lyrics wonderfully. It’s a lovely little tune, which is what I expected for this album and what I saw throughout each track. Basically, “pretty” and “safe” are two adjec-
tives that you could assign to every song on Classics. Deschanel next tackles the 1964 Carole King/Maxine Brown classic “Oh No Not My Baby,” which has been performed by female powerhouses such as Cher, Dusty Springfield and Aretha Franklin. With tracks previously performed by blues and jazz greats, there’s no way to ignore the fact that if she were not the quirky, ditzy, “Siri, what’s the weather like?” Zooey Deschanel we all know and love, most of these tracks would be at best decent, yet at worst forgettable. M. Ward takes the lead on the 1970s hit “She,” which has also been covered over and over again. Though the instrumentals are amazing and Ward gives a valiant effort on the vocals, I found myself constantly waiting for him to let out a massive Costello whine or at least change his volume slightly during one single round of the chorus. Many songs on Classics are excellent renditions oozing with uniqueness from the talented pop duo. Deschanel sounds wonderful on her take of Sinatra’s “It’s Always You” and the Righteous Brothers’ epic “Unchained Melody,” featuring The Chapin Sisters. Though it’s not necessarily fair to compare every second of Classics to the originals, it’s almost impossible not to. Classics is a lovely walk in the park; you know the route, it’s calming and content, but nothing exciting is going to happen while you’re there.
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Legend, Willie Nelson and Feist). And if you’re lucky, maybe this song will make an appearance during the set. As mentioned, Lowe won’t be touring alone. Ian McLagan (former [Small] Faces keyboardist and rock ’n’ roll veteran) will be joining him, as will Los Straitjackets. The latter group is an instrumental surf rock band originating from Nashville, Tennessee. Distinguished by their musical acumen and their impeccable choice in accoutrements (each member of the band wears a lucha libre mask), the band will provide backing for Lowe and McLagan. It’s a smart choice in this context: Los Straitjackets are experienced holiday music players themselves, with two albums (2002’s ’Tis the Season for Los Straitjackets and 2009’s Yuletide Beat) under their belt. Whether you’re an old dog or a neophyte, Lowe and company are sure to delight with their holiday revue, jam-packed with tuneful, sedulous idiosyncrasy. Nick Lowe and his “Quality Holiday Revue” will be at The Barrymore Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are running at $25.
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Nick Lowe, right, plays with Los Straitjackets, who will accompany Lowe on his “Quality Holiday Revue” tour.
Happy endings, even in dark tales, are more than just a finale Maham hasan lit columnist
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here’s a need inside all of us to witness happy endings. It is perhaps the most human and honest part of who we are that revels in the victory of the good guy. It is also why we’re always left feeling bereft after witnessing a grand happy ending at the end of a story, be it in film or literature, because however happy that ending may have been it is an ending nevertheless. We never see what follows and therein lies the true problem. It is a recurring pattern in literature, where we accompany the characters through tumultuous times and tragedy, grief and trying events and witness their many defeats, before finally tasting the sweet glory of the happy ending they truly deserve. The purpose of a good book is to pull you in to that depth. If you are not invested in the character’s life, future and eventual outcome or if you do not find reasons to love said characters or hate them, a book has not achieved its true purpose. That is why we sometimes need our characters to have that happy ending, more than they might need it themselves even. It is a culmination of everything we hope for as human beings: for things to make sense in the end, for the pieces to finally fit together and for the entire puzzle to be revealed to us. Books that merely finish with a happy ending—while still giving us what we wanted to some extent— leave a very gaping hole behind, unfulfilled with never knowing what happens after the happy ending. Take any book that you have ever loved, or even just passingly
enjoyed, and you’ll remember one common theme between all of them, be it Harry Potter or a Mills and Boon novel. After the crescendo of that grand happy ending you are suddenly left with a feeling of abandonment from a story and characters in which you invested so much. The “in Death” series by J.D. Robb is precisely one of my favorite series of all time for that reason—albeit there are many more reasons to love it. It is one of the longest running series I know of, beginning in 1995 with two books released every year, they’re written by Nora Roberts under the pseudonym J.D. Robb. Beginning in the year 2058, these series depict New York in the future and a world that seems still a little out of our technological reach. What Robb has done is a feat only accomplished by writers with unbelievable imagination: create a new universe that is entirely too believable. The series revolves around the homicidal cases of a NYPD female cop, who also happens to be the single most strong and complex female protagonist about whom I have ever read. Eve Dallas had a dark upbringing and has seen even darker things in her life, but she remarkably turns that into being so brilliant and passionate at what she does that it will have you reevaluating every demeaning joke or cliche made at the expense of cops. The cases of murder and mayhem that are depicted in every book are ones of such brilliant morbidity and suspenseful intellect that they rival the kings of the thriller genre, such as James Patterson, John Grisham and Michael Connelly. The protagonist and the other major characters of the series— all interesting and all very easy to become fans of—eventually find their happy endings, in one form or
another, but the series does not end with that. While the lives of these characters are a major factor of these series, they are always ongoing and concurrent to the events that happen within those lives. The series therefore is not about a crescendo that builds towards a grand finale and reveals to you an ending that you have been breathlessly awaiting. Instead, it is about the lives of characters that never fail to amuse or amaze, intermingled with a story or case spanning each book that actually fulfills that need for drama and climax. The first book, “Naked in Death,” is our introduction to this futuristic New York and some of the main characters and it is not a gentle one. You are dropped in the middle of Dallas’ violent nightmares reminiscent of her past, a serial killer on the loose targeting women and leaving behind notes of a larger agenda and her first meeting with the second most brilliant character of this series, Roarke. Sappy terms aside, what Eve and Roarke find with each other, despite having one of the most violent pasts individually, is one of literature’s most heartfelt relationships. With the 50th book in the series just published this past September, the series shows no signs of ending—barring Robb meeting a tragic end, but fingers crossed—anytime soon. From international terrorist organizations to doctors running an illegal cloning institution for decades to a mass murderer who cuts out his victims eyes to violent murders through holographic games and a little girl on a murdering rampage, this series is raw, brutal and something you’ll never regret getting addicted to. What other series that you’ve read featured unexpected happy endings? Let me know at mhasan4@wisc.edu
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Wisconsin records first victory of the season By Devin Lowe the daily cardinal
The Wisconsin men’s hockey program and its fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The Badgers (1-8-1 overall) recorded their first win of the season on Saturday against Ferris State (4-4-0 WCHA, 7-7-1 overall) after tying the Bulldogs the night before. Following Friday’s game, a 1-1 tie that UW technically won in a shootout, head coach Mike Eaves held his players back and told them it was “time to figure it out.” The Badgers responded with a hard-fought 5-3 win the next night. “It’s a great relief,” said Eaves after Saturday’s win. “[If we] work hard in practice and get a level of confidence there, we need to do things in a game and win a game. That’s what’s really concrete and makes the cement harden. So now we bring that confidence into next week’s practice, and hopefully we can continue to build on that.” It was a weekend of important milestones for Wisconsin. On top of winning its first game of the season, becoming the last team in college hockey to do so, its starting goaltender, senior Joel Rumpel, earned his 50thcareer win on Saturday. “He’s given us a lot of chances and kept us in games,” senior forward Matt Paape said
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It took a while longer than expected, but Joel Rumpel finally took home his 50th career win. of Rumpel. “That’s what he’s done for his four years here. You know what you’re going to get with him. He’s an outstanding goalie, and that’s what we need out of him.” The Badgers went down by a goal early when Bulldog freshman forward Chad McDonald put one past Rumpel less than four minutes into the first period. However, it didn’t take long for Wisconsin to fight back.
Sophomore forward Grant Besse notched his second goal of the season to tie the game heading into the first intermission. When the Bulldogs scored again in the second period to take a 2-1 lead, the Badgers responded again. Redshirt freshman forward Corbin McGuire scored his first career goal to tie it up again. The Badgers took the lead on a tally from Paape, who scored his
first goal since January of 2012. “I heard right as I walked down here that it’s been 77 games, but … it sure feels a lot longer than that,” Paape joked. Ferris State almost dashed Wisconsin’s hopes again when it scored two minutes into the third period, but freshman defenseman Jack Dougherty gave UW the lead once more with his first career goal. The Badgers held on to win, sealing
their victory with an emptynetter from Besse. “I think it was just a matter of looking inside ourselves and figuring out whether we want to compete for a national championship, or if we are satisfied with losing games,” Dougherty said. “I guess we got the right answer tonight.” Friday’s game, arguably the catalyst for Saturday’s win, saw a goaltending battle in which Rumpel made 34 saves in regulation and overtime in addition to stopping all of the Bulldogs’ shootout attempts. The first two periods went by without a goal from either team. UW struck first with a power play goal from freshman forward Matt Ustaski. The Bulldogs responded five minutes later with a goal of their own. They wouldn’t score again, however: The Badgers won a practice shootout with a goal from redshirt sophomore Morgan Zulinick. “We care about our team getting better,” Eaves said on Friday. “In the things that we’ve been going through, that is a little sliver of light for us.” Wisconsin will begin conference play next weekend against Penn State at the Kohl Center, looking to restart its season in conference play. UWBadgers.com contributed to this report.
Women’s Basketball
Badgers fall in Junkanoo Jam, lose to South Carolina and East Carolina By Matt Tragesser the daily cardinal
This week the Badgers took their talents down to Paradise Island in the Bahamas in hopes to win the Junkanoo Jam crown. While the Badgers showed resilience in both of their matchups, they ultimately came up short, losing 67-44 to the University of South Carolina and 61-43 to East Carolina University. Coming into Wednesday’s matchup, the Gamecocks of South Carolina came in as the No. 1 team in the country, so Badgers knew they were going to face a complete and dominant team in
their first matchup. The Badgers surprised critics at first as they got off to a fast start during the first half, only trailing the Gamecocks 15-14. However, South Carolina proved to be too much, going on a 16-4 run to close the half with a 31-18 lead. While the Badgers started off hot like they have done earlier in the season, they simply could not fend off the Gamecocks and never came back in the second half. The Badgers committed 19 turnovers and shot an anemic 28.3 percent from the field, while South Carolina only had 10 turnovers and shot a superior 43.8
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Marcus Trotter turned in a career game on his senior day, leading all defenders with 14 tackles (eight solo, one for loss).
percent from the field. The Gamecocks also dominated in the rebound, assist, and steals categories by a large margin through the entire game, which explains their comfortable win. Although the Badgers lost by 23 points, Wisconsin redshirt senior forward Michala Johnson led all players with 13 and Wisconsin held South Carolina to their lowest amount of points this season. Following the South Carolina loss, the Badgers then proceeded to battle 5-1 East Carolina in a consolation matchup, but ulti-
mately posed no challenge to the Pirates, losing by 18 points. Like the previous game, the Badgers started off hot, jumping out with a 5-0 run, but simply could not find their mojo as shooting woes and turnovers hindered Wisconsin. Wisconsin only scored 18 first half points, and an improved second half still saw them reach a meager 43 points. With 23 total team turnovers and an abysmal 41.7 percent team free throw percentage, the Badgers essentially beat themselves with careless play. Johnson had another effi-
cient game, registering a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Junior guard Nicole Bauman contributed 13 points for the Badgers and junior guard Dakota Whyte added 10 points. Throughout the Junkanoo Jam, the Badgers fought hard, but ultimately turnovers and offensive struggles continue to impact the team immensely. This Thursday, the Badgers will travel to Coral Gables, Florida to face the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. UWBadgers.com contributed to this report.
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Corey Clement, who came into the game with a nagging shoulder injury, made his presence known in the second half. His first carry did not come until about midway through the third quarter, but it was well worth the wait. Clement burst through the left side of the line of scrimmage, kicked out to the right when he reached the linebackers and broke through two converging safeties at the goal line to give the Badgers a 20-17 lead they would not relinquish. Clement finished with 89 rushing yards on just seven carries, which complemented Gordon’s 151-yard performance. The Heisman Trophy candidate broke Ron Dayne’s Big Ten single-season rushing record of 2,109 yards, set in 1996, on his first carry of the game. Gordon added a one-yard rushing score in the fourth quarter and now has
2,260 rushing yards on the year. While Gordon and Clement were reliable as always, Stave’s command of the offense stood out in particular. He finished 11-18 for 215 yards and two touchdowns, and he converted on three key third downs through the air. “We knew that we would have to be able to hit a couple passes, convert some third downs to win this one and I think we did a good job of doing that,” Stave said. Wisconsin will play in the Big Ten championship for the third time in four years. Head coach Gary Andersen feels that the matchup with Ohio State is truly a meeting of the Big Ten’s elite. “We’re excited to be in the spot we are,” Andersen said. “There’s two special teams playing. Double-digit wins on the season, we have the opportunity to go to the conference championship, you’re part of a special crew.”
the red zone on that touchdown drive, however. Facing a thirdand-8 at his own 22-yard line, Stave was able to hit a wide-open Alex Erickson on a deep streak that went for 70 yards and pushed the ball to Minnesota’s 8-yard line. “I was able to get inside on the cornerback, leverage him back out and hold the numbers there,” Erickson said of his route. “The safety was low and I’m not sure where he was going, and Joel put it right where it needed to be and I made a play.” Following a Cobb fumble on the next drive, Stave and Erickson connected on passes of 35 and 14 yards, which set up a 38-yard Rafael Gaglianone field goal that made it 17-13 in favor of Minnesota as time expired in the half. Sophomore running back
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Basketball wins loaded Battle 4 Atlantis By Jack Baer the daily cardinal
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Melvin Gordon will get his chance to challenge Barry Sanders’ record.
Football takes Big Ten West over Minnesota By Jake Powers the daily cardinal
Paul Bunyan’s Axe remains in Madison for the 11th straight season, and the Badgers are headed to Indianapolis. After yet another rough start, No. 14 Wisconsin gutted out a 34-24 dogfight over No. 22 Minnesota to win the Big Ten West and earn a spot in the conference championship game next Saturday. UW overcame an eerily familiar 17-3 second-quarter deficit, the same score it faced in the second quarter two weeks prior against Nebraska. Like the Nov. 15 contest against the Cornhuskers, Wisconsin struggled on both sides of the ball in the first quarter. The Badgers (7-1 Big Ten, 10-2 overall) forced Minnesota (5-3, 8-4) into a threeand-out on its first drive, but Kenzel Doe fumbled on the ensuing punt return, giving the Golden Gophers the ball at Wisconsin’s 13-yard line. Two plays later, quarterback Mitch Leidner executed the read option to perfection, pulling the ball from the running back at the last possible moment and beating everyone to the left pylon to put Minnesota up 7-0. Later in the quarter, after a poor Drew Meyer punt that gave Minnesota the ball in UW territory, running back David Cobb broke off a 40-yard touchdown run
on the Gophers’ first play of the drive. Cobb was able to shake off linebacker Marcus Trotter at the line of scrimmage and cruise in for an easy score. However, from that point forward, the Wisconsin defense stiffened, allowing just a field goal later in the half and touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. Trotter attributed the turnaround to the team’s battle-hardened persona. “I think one of the reasons why our defense is so good too is that we have a short memory,” Trotter said. “It was easy for myself to beat myself up, or any other guy [who misses] a tackle too. We’re very good at adversity and we always look at the next play, so [Cobb] is a good running back and that’s going to happen sometimes.” After conceding 153 yards in the first half, the Badgers gave up just 119 yards and forced Minnesota to punt four times in the second half, which gave the offense time to work out its own kinks. The Badgers did not score a touchdown until late in the second quarter, when Joel Stave was able to slip a fouryard pass to Melvin Gordon, who found space between the linebacker and the safety in the end zone. It took some work to get the ball into
They didn’t have to play UNC or Florida, but the Badgers will happily take their Battle 4 Atlantis trophy home to Madison as they prepare for Wednesday’s heavyweight match against Duke. Wisconsin won the tournament by way of a 69-56 victory over Oklahoma in the final, after prevailing 72-43 against UAB and coming back against Georgetown to win 68-65. Although they took a 34-33 lead into halftime against Oklahoma, it was a frustrating half for the Badgers, as senior center Frank Kaminsky was forced to sit for almost 15 minutes and an hour of real time due to two early fouls. Senior guards Traevon Jackson and Josh Gasser also registered two first half fouls. While having three starters in foul trouble would hurt many teams, it allowed for Wisconsin’s breakout star in the Bahamas, the bench, to once again show its muscle. Redshirt senior forward Duje Dukan came off the bench and excelled, nailing three 3-pointers and going into halftime with 11 total points, adequately filling in for the absent Kaminsky. Sophomore guard Bronson Koenig also chipped in five first-half assists, further adding to his resume as an elite backup point guard and a future star for UW. That was just the first half. The second half, well, let’s just say Kaminsky woke up. The 7-footer threw down 14
second-half points to finish with a gamehigh 17 and also tied the game-high for rebounds with eight (seven in the second half). After Thursday’s struggles against Georgetown and the 350-pound Josh Smith, Kaminsky was back in his comfort zone in the final 20 minutes of the tournament. Wednesday’s matchup with Duke’s star freshman center Jahlil Okafor will include arguably the two best offensive big men in the country. No single player stood out for Oklahoma, which had seven players score six or more points but none more than 10. Wisconsin looked strong on defense, holding the Sooners to 17-of-46 shooting (37 percent) and forcing 21 turnovers. It needs to be said: Oklahoma and Georgetown are good teams that will compete in top conferences and eventually be ranked. The Badgers dispatching these two is impressive, even if UNC would have been an easier opponent to sell as quality. With the trophy in hand and some tans likely worked on, the Badgers now turn their attention to Duke, a game the teams, their fans and the college basketball world has been looking forward to for a long time. It’s going to be a season-defining game with tough matchups across the board for the starters. When asked by ESPN’s Andy Katz what he had to say about Duke, Kaminsky only had two words ready: “We’re coming.”
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It’s not just the Kaminsky and Dekker show, as the UW bench demonstrated.
Volleyball clinches Big Ten in 19th straight win By Colleen Degnan the daily cardinal
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Kelly Sheffield could be building something special, winning his first Big Ten title.
The No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers (19-1 Big Ten, 28-2 overall) clinched the Big Ten Championship title after defeating the no. 19 Purdue Boilermakers (12-8, 22-10) in three sets Friday night at the UW Field House. In Friday night’s match, the Badgers honored their seven seniors in front of a sellout crowd to claim the Big Ten title with their 19-1 conference record, as well as breaking the school’s winning record with 19 consecutive wins. The Badgers have not earned the title since 2001. The Badgers defeated the Boilermakers in three sets: 25-18, 25-19, 25-15. Wisconsin’s offense was led by senior outside hitter Courtney Thomas with 12 kills and 10 digs throughout the match. This was Thomas’ eighth double-double of the season. Freshman outside hitter Kelli Bates added to the Badgers’ success with 10 kills and 14 digs earning her fourth doubledouble of the year. Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield praised his seniors for the work they have put in this season. “Changing of roles and being leaders,
being willing to make sacrifices, they have done an awful lot and they have grown and awful lot throughout their careers, and certainly in time than I’m here, I’m just really proud of them,” Sheffield said. Although falling in three, Purdue fought hard. The Boilermakers’ junior outside hitter Annie Drews contributed 16 kills throughout the match. Junior defensive specialist Amanda Neill and freshman setter Ashley Evans tied with 13 digs each throughout the match for the Boilermakers. This match concluded conference play for the Badgers. Wisconsin’s season will continue in the postseason tournament. The Badgers continue on in the NCAA tournament seeded in the top four along with Stanford, Texas and Washington. In 2013, the Badgers made it to the championship game and lost to fellow Big Ten competitor Penn State in four sets. The first round of tournament play begins Dec. 5 in the Field House against Western Michigan, with a rematch against Penn State looming in the Louisville regional. UWBadgers.com contributed to this report.