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Control of state Senate could go to Democrats County executive, in running. Feyen has spent 11 years in Wisconsin Democrats could grassroots politics and has recenthave a chance at gaining control ly focused on the economy and of the Senate after state Sen. Rick its effects on Wisconsin’s lack of Gudex, R-Fond du Lac, skilled workers, according announced Monday that he to a press release. will not seek re-election. “As your senator I will Gudex said in a statebring my conservative valment that he plans to return ues to Madison to work to the private sector rather on closing the skills gap than remain in office. throughout Wisconsin “It has been an honor by supporting our educaand a privilege to be able to tional system at all levels,” GUDEX serve the citizens of the 18th Feyen said in the release. District,” Gudex said in the Improving Wisconsin’s statement. “It has been great working infrastructure and workwith various groups of individuals, ing with the Department of building relationships, and address- Transportation’s budget are issues ing their needs and concerns.” Feyen is also looking at to help Dan Feyen, chairman for the make sure jobs are properly supRepublican Party of Fond du Lac ported, according to the release. County and the Republican Party State Senate Democratic of the Sixth Congressional District, Committee Executive Director Matt announced his candidacy for the Ullsvik released a statement claim18th District seat Monday. He joins Democrat Mark Harris, Winnebago senate page 3
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Wisconsin Without Borders Marketplace buys products from global artisans and sells them to students and community members to benefit underpriveleged communities in Kenya, Ecuador and Mexico.
Student group bridges gap between global artisans, local consumers By Bri Maas THE DAILY CARDINAL
Global indigenous crafts often have no demand in their own communities, where developing societies can’t afford or have no need for upscale decorative art. A group of UW-Madison students help to connect those crafts with more profitable U.S. markets. Wisconsin Without Borders Marketplace is a nonprofit student organization that partners with artisans around the globe
to promote economic, social and environmental equality. The project started in 2011 with faculty who led a field course in global health in Ecuador, where they noticed the local women wanted to help their communities economically, but didn’t have the business know-how to do so. Last spring, UW-Madison student Rebecca Gilbert helped officially register the group as a student organization to encourage students to get involved and expand their
viewpoints on consumerism. “I think locally it really gives people perspective as to where products are coming from,” Gilbert said. “Especially around the time of the holidays we have a lot of sales coming up and we kind of are pushing the global impact by giving people the chance to connect with someone in a different country than them.” WWBM works with craftspeople in six underprivileged communi-
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Entrepreneurial project flashes local bar deals to become successful startup business By Allison Garcia THE DAILY CARDINAL
Last semester in an entrepreneurial management course, UW-Madison students Michael Braun and Chad Gaffney aced their assignment to create an entrepreneurship project that eventually turned into an actual startup. The partners designed what is
known around campus today as UWonTap, a Snapchat profile where “friends” can see local deals for Madison’s bar scene. On the average weeknight the profile posts 10 to 15 specials from local bars to its story. HopCat, Vintage and Wando’s make consistent appearances on the page.
The idea is to make specials readily available for consumers without the hassle of having to download an app or physically visit the bars, according to Braun. After a semester of existence, UWonTap averages 2,000 views a night.
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Madison man punched on State Street over the weekend STATE STREET
Walking in a water wonderland Despite there still being rainstorms in Madison, State Street light poles don snowflakes to signify the holiday season. + Photo by Jon Yoon
Madison police are looking for a suspect after an altercation on State Street early Sunday morning. A 24-year-old Madison man suffered multiple facial injuries and was taken to the hospital after another man punched the victim several times on the 300 block of State Street, according to a Monday
incident report by Madison Police Department Public Information Officer Joel DeSpain. A taxi driver who reported the incident to a nearby police officer noticed the injured victim, the report said. The victim approached a woman who was next to the suspect and asked if she was
alright, telling police he was being “a good guy, just making sure everything was OK.” The suspect punched the man, and the 24-year-old told police he believes he was knocked unconscious. Police said the victim did not provide a good description of the man who battered him.
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ANNA WELCH sex columnist Hopefully Thanksgiving break left us feeling thankful for at least a couple of things. A loving family, good friends and no unwanted pregnancies topped my list this year. Considering the fact that according to the Guttmacher Institute 51 percent of U.S. pregnancies are unplanned, it’s no joke to be thankful for being baby-free. While there are tons of methods out there to prevent pregnancy, there are some that are more suited to collegiate life than others. When learning about efficacy rates of contraceptives it’s important to distinguish between perfect use and typical use. Perfect use of a contraceptive method means the method was used both consistently and correctly. Typical use refers to the effectiveness experienced among all couples who use the method, including inconsistent and incorrect use. Condoms (Insertive or Male Condoms) How does it work? Condoms are a barrier method that work by blocking sperm. How effective is it? According to Bedsider.org, insertive condoms are 98 percent effective with perfect use, but with typical use they are 82 percent effective. How much does it cost? Condoms are one of the most affordable contraceptive options out there, making them perfect for a college student’s budget. Basic condoms with no added sensations can be found for around $1, while condoms with added sensations are a bit pricier. All U.S. condoms are held to FDA standards, which means paying more for a name brand (cough, cough, Trojan) won’t keep one any less pregnant or more protected against STIs. Lucky for us Badgers, Sex Out Loud provides oodles and oodles of condoms of all different types, sizes, sensations, colors etc. for free every day at 333 East Campus Mall. What are the benefits? Condoms are a great method for college students because they are very portable and easy to use. They are also one of the only contraceptive methods that help provide STI protection—especially for STIs that are passed along through fluids. Another pro is the availability of condoms; they can be found in almost any drugstore and no prescription is required. What are the drawbacks? Users have to remember to stop in the heat of the moment to put it on. Also, to insure efficacy condoms should not be stored in wallets or other places susceptible to lots of temperature change. Another complaint condom users have is that there can be a decrease in sensation—this can be somewhat remedied by buying condoms with extra sensation or adding lube.
The Pill I have included the pill not because I think it’s one of the best options for college students, but because it is so widely used. Personally, I think hormonal birth control pills would be a better fit for a soccer-mom-with-two-kids type of gal, but that doesn’t mean a ramen-eating college student can’t use it very effectively. How does it work? The user takes one pill daily that contains hormones which prevent pregnancy by preventing ovulation. How effective is it? When used perfectly, hormonal birth control pills are 99 percent effective and with typical use they are 92 percent effective. How much does it cost? Under the Affordable Care Act, most insurance plans are required to cover the cost of birth control pills. For uninsured folks, the pill can cost anywhere from $10 to $50 per month. What are the benefits? The pill is highly effective, fairly easy to get and available at little to no cost. Also, if taken effectively, the user shouldn’t have to do anything in the moment, yippee! Since it has been around for so long, it is pretty easy to find a pill to fit specific needs such as aiding with acne, reducing nausea or cramping etc. What are the drawbacks? It requires the user to take the pill around the same time every day, which is tricky for college students. Taking antibiotics can also reduce the efficacy of the pill. IUD (Intrauterine Device) How does it work? To quote a trusted colleague, “you stick it up the pussy and the pussy doesn’t like sperm anymore.” In the more technical terms used by Planned Parenhood, both hormonal and copper IUDs work by affecting the way sperm move so that they can’t join with the egg. How effective is it? Both the perfect use and typical use efficacy rates for the IUD are over 99 percent! This is because once the IUD is implanted in the uterus the user doesn’t have to do anything for between three and 12 years depending on the type of IUD.
How much does it cost? There is both good news and bad news here. The bad news is that IUDs range anywhere from $500 to $1000 dollars depending on the type. The good news is that they are often covered under insurance or can be greatly discounted by going through a low-cost clinic. What are the benefits? IUDs are hella effective because once they are inserted there is pretty much no user error. Also, they last for years but can be taken out at any time if the user wishes to become pregnant. Many users report lighter or shorter periods while using an IUD. What are the drawbacks? Many women report the insertion process to be quite painful (especially for women who have not had children). There is also an adjustment period that can last anywhere from a week or two to a couple of months. This adjustment period can be fairly painful and include intense cramping for some while it can be fairly mild for others. The Ring (NuvaRing) How does it work? The ring is a small, flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy. It works by thickening cervical mucus and by releasing hormones that stop ovulation. The ring is inserted, left in place for three weeks, then removed for a week How effective is it? When used perfectly, the ring is 99 percent effective, and with typical use it is 91 percent effective. Slip-ups usually happen when it comes to remembering when to take it out or put it back in. How much does it cost? The ring is covered under most insurance plans, otherwise it costs between $30 to $75. Lowcost clinics can also help cover the cost of the ring. What are the benefits? The ring stays in during sex so there’s no risk of “ruining the moment.” It can also lead to shorter and lighter periods, hooray! Some people also report improvements in problems with acne or menstrual cramps. What are the drawbacks? Some ring users reported issues with spotting or bleeding
between periods and/or breast tenderness. Remembering to take the ring out and put it back in at the right time can be problematic—especially for college students with crazy schedules. The Implant (Nexplanon) How does it work? The implant is a rod smaller than a matchstick that gets inserted into the upper arm via a tiny incision and works by releasing hormones which thicken cervical mucus and prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs. How effective is it? Similarly to the IUD, the implant requires no upkeep after insertion so both the typical use and perfect use rates are over 99 percent! How much does it cost? As with each of the previous methods the implant is covered under most insurance plans, but unfortunately it is pretty pricy on its own. The implant ranges from $450 to $800, but cost can be reduced at low-cost clinics. What are the benefits? After insertion one is good to go for three years and doesn’t have to remember any extra steps in the heat of the moment. Many women also experience lighter periods or sometimes no periods at all. What are the drawbacks? Some gal pals experience the exact opposite of lighter periods, meaning irregular or constant periods. These women usually decide the implant is not for them and try a different method. What do I do with all this information? When it comes to contraception there is no “one-size fits all.” Deciding which option is best is a personal process that requires a lot of weighing of possibilities and options. Being realistic about the level of responsibility certain methods require is important to ensure the highest possible efficacy rates. If one doesn’t want to be gifted with an STI or bundle of joy this year, it’s time to make a list and check it twice to determine what type of contraception is best. Need reassurance that your grandmother was wrong about IUDs being the devil’s work? Email Anna at sex@dailycardinal.com to talk it out.
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Bunker Labs @ Wisconsin aim to support war veterans By Ellie Herman THE DAILY CARDINAL
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The Henry Vilas Zoo’s newest animals will come thanks to the support of donors, whose gifts will be matched up to $10,000. The fundraising effort is part of Giving Tuesday efforts nationwide.
County’s Henry Vilas Zoo will add two new animals in 2016 By Phoebe Kiekhofer THE DAILY CARDINAL
The Henry Vilas Zoo plans to add two new animals in 2016—a young male harbor seal and an adult female orangutan—with the help of donations from the community, according to a press release. A Friends of the Henry Vilas Zoo donor made a $10,000 matching gift that will double contributions from the community throughout Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to giving that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “The community has generously supported the zoo on past Giving
artisans from page 1 ties in Kenya, Ecuador and Mexico who have skills to make beautiful designs but can’t keep current on U.S. fashion market trends, often barring them from gaining any revenue from their crafts. Members of the student organization bridge the gap between the local artisans and U.S. consumers by developing sustainable business plans, while School of Human Ecology students in the Global Artisans: Design and Sustainability class work online with local crafters to design prof-
senate from page 1 ing the chance to win the 18th District seat could drastically re-establish democratic values in the state. “With control of the State Senate hanging in the balance, an open seat in the 18th District pres-
Tuesdays and the arrival of new animals at the zoo each year would not be possible without it,” the zoo said. The harbor seal is native to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Orangutans, conversely, are found exclusively on islands off of southeast Asia; according to the zoo, the species faces crises that may cause their extinction. The addition of the female orangutan reaffirms the zoo’s commitment to educating the community about preservation and the orangutan’s status as an endangered species. As a mother, she will help rear current and future infant orang-
utans at the zoo, helping preserve the population. “Our future female joining [the zoo] in 2016 helps maintain a healthy population in Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos,” the zoo said in the release. The zoo’s addition of the orangutan reflects its ongoing goal to educate the community about conservation of endangered species. “Conservation is a very important part of the zoo’s mission and these animals represent our most recent involvement in those efforts,” Ronda Schwetz, the zoo’s director, said in the release.
itable products. Students then buy these products directly from partner artisans, who can use the money for education, health care and food that they might not otherwise be able to afford. WWBM members sell inventory at the Robin’s Nest Cafe, online and at on-campus sales events. All profits from sales are used to expand the program. The group not only works to expand its artisan base, constantly cycling through new craftspeople until they no longer need WWBM’s help, but also to expand locally to other retailers.
Gilbert, now the WWBM codirector, traveled to Ecuador last summer, where she worked with the local artisans face-to-face and got to see the program’s impacts firsthand. A group of Ecuadorian craftswomen used their profits to start a scholarship fund that ensures students have all the school supplies they need. “It’s exciting to see that they’re not just using the money for themselves, but putting it back into their communities and getting acknowledgement for the work they’re doing for their communities,” Gilbert said.
ents an important opportunity to restore accountability and undo the damage of the last five years,” Ullsvik said in the statement. Harris has also shown optimism for the prospects of gaining the seat, saying in his candidacy announcement release that he would work to better
serve the needs of Wisconsin residents than the Republican majority has. Republicans currently control the Senate 19-14, and Democrats would have to win the 18th District seat as well as two others, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
UW-Madison began a partnership Nov. 10 with Bunker Labs @ Wisconsin, an outlet that allows veterans pursue entrepreneurial interests in high-tech startups. Bunker Labs is located at University Research Park in Madison and is currently recruiting 10 to 20 veterans with strong ideas for a technologicalbased endeavor, according to a UW-Madison release. Executive Director of Bunker Labs @ Wisconsin and U.S. Army veteran Michael Ertmer said the characteristics maintained by soldiers often mirror the personality traits of entrepreneurs. “Veterans have unique qualifications to be entrepreneurs because of their experience on active duty and the battlefield,” Ertmer said in the release. “The current generation of vets has been charged with simultaneously fighting a war and building a country, and it’s hard to think of anything more fundamentally entrepreneurial.” Bunker Labs will work as a help center where veterans can gain advice and referrals for their specific entrepreneurship project, such as customer recruitment and revenue growth, according to the release. “Few soldiers are overresourced,” Ertmer said in the release. “They’re given responsibility but not always authority; [they] are forced to make things happen, to do more with less. That reads like the resume of a successful entrepreneur.” Bunker Labs’ first company-in-
startup from page 1 “It’s just overall very useful to people but this is the easiest way to get the information,” Braun said about the account. “It’s one way to see 10 different places with the information they need to see.” The partners are looking to expand the app and reach 50 to 100 new campuses in the spring, according to Braun. The
residence, Polco, gives citizens the chance to interact with local politics through a specially designed software program. Ertner said in the release that Dane County is Polco’s largest customer thus far. The Wisconsin chapter is one of 10 Bunker Labs in the nation, all of which raise their own funds. The Wisconsin group is in need of corporate and foundation support, which led the Small Business Development Center within the UW-Madison School of Business to help the Labs, according to the release.
“Veterans have unique qualifications to be entrepreneurs because of their experience on active duty and the battlefield.” Micahel Ertmer executive director Bunker Labs @ Wisconsin
The SBDC created the Wisconsin Business AnswerLine service to give veterans an outlet to ask questions about the Bunker Lab. “I participated as a mentor in Patriot Boot Camp,” said SBDC Director Neil Lerner in the release. “It was a terrific experience, and it opened my eyes to the special skills and interests that military veterans bring to entrepreneurship.” Ertmer said in the release he believes Bunker Labs @ Wisconsin is about forming a professional set of connections between veterans to support them in their future endeavors. plan is to reach out to cities like Madison with a college scene where students have an interest in staying near campus and drinking at local bars. “If it gets to the point that we’re generating enough traffic that it makes sense to switch over to a new platform we’d consider it, but right now we aren’t trying to fix what isn’t broken,” Braun said about keeping Snapchat as their primary platform.
Three deaths reported in Wisconsin’s 2015 hunting season Wisconsin’s 2015 gun deer season resulted in three deaths and looks to be the deadliest in the past five years, with only one death having resulted in the prior five years’ hunting seasons combined, according to the Wausau Daily Herald. A 35-year-old woman killed a 39-year-old man when she accidentally pulled the trigger
while grabbing a nearby gun. A 56-year-old hunter was killed by a stray bullet, and an unidentified 50-year-old man was suspected to be killed by an accidental weapon discharge. According to the Department of Natural Resources’ website, the main reason for the accidents is that hunters appeared to violate fundamental rules of firearm safe-
ty: “Treat every firearm as if it is loaded; Always point the muzzle in a safe direction; Be certain of your target and what’s beyond it; and Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.” The nine-day deer hunting season accounts for more than one-third of Wisconsin’s gunrelated accidents, according to the Wausau Daily Herald.
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UWonTap, the Snapchat profile that posts stories advertising nightly bar deals near campus, began as a class project last semester.
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Brandy Melville markets their clothing as “one size fits all,” when in reality this may not be true.
Brandy Melville lacks clothing size diversity MARISA BERNSTEIN Opinion Columnist
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omfortable. Cozy. Soft. Trendy. Casual. Stylish. Cute. These are all words that my peers replied with when I asked them about the popular female clothing brand, Brandy Melville. This brand has gained an insane amount of popularity in the last year. The products are, in my opinion, just as described—a socially acceptable way to wear pajamas outside. I have purchased from Brandy Melville before, and I wear their tank tops all of the time. The tops are styled to fit more loosely, so a few of my friends and I fit into them. But my select group of friends and I are, by no means, the standard of most girls in the U.S. I spend way more time on Instagram than I care to admit. It is easy to get stuck deep in the darkest black-hole-like accounts of Kardashian after Victoria’s Secret model and so on. One that is particularly mystifying is that of Brandy Melville. Their models are thin, tan, primarily blonde, have perfect eyebrows, toned legs, hot boyfriends and, of course, the coveted, casual-yet-trendy Brandy Melville clothing. While the account is aesthetically pleasing, there is a very distinct lack of diversity among the models on the page.
The exclusion from one brand does not mean that I am unattractive, or too big, or too pale or not blonde enough.
If you were to shop online, you would find that almost all of the brand’s products are sold in one size, under the claim that “one size fits most.” Think that’s
bold? So did I. So, I did some research, and what I found was quite alarming. The vast majority of the skirts available on the Brandy Melville website have a waist measurement of 12 to 14 inches. Oh, but don’t worry; they stretch to 25 inches. That doesn’t satisfy you? Well, if you’re above a size two, I guess you are not “most” people.
How many people do you know that wear the same size anything?
This sizing really didn’t reassure me either. Keep this between us (just kidding), but I do not have a 25-inch waist, and neither do most of my friends. As it turns out, Brandy Melville does not have an accurate grasp of what the measurements of “most” waistlines in this country actually are. According to a 2012 study done by USA Today, the average waistlines of women measure 37.8 inches—a far cry from a mere 25. Whether or not this waistline is healthy is not necessarily what is in question. Obviously it varies, as all people come in many shapes and sizes. However, the fact remains that 37.8 inches is the average waistline in the U.S., so Brandy Melville’s “one size fits most” claim is complete bullshit. What alternate universe is this? How many people do you know that wear the same size anything? What about the girls who do not fit into Brandy Melville’s idea of most? Are we supposed to fit into this mold in order to keep up with one stupid trend? I am of healthy weight for my small 5-foot-4-inch stature, and yet, the brand’s tiny shorts pinch
me, squeeze me and exclude me from their idea of the majority. So, because I do not fit into this brand, I do not fit within the thin, gorgeous models that are displayed in massive quantities on the brand’s Instagram page. But why the hell should I? It is unrealistic to say that this company is going to change their brand image and Instagram account based on my opinion article. But something much more attainable is that I can get you all to rethink these ridiculous standards. I am not the first to say that we should all love ourselves, but I own two items from this brand. That’s it. And I happen to really like those items. But I would never bend over backwards and change myself to fit into a pair of their ridiculous shorts, or to blend in with the models on their Instagram page.
While the account is aesthetically pleasing, there is a very distinct lack of diversity among the models on the page.
Clothes are just clothes. The exclusion from one brand does not mean that I am unattractive, or too big, or too pale or not blonde enough. So wear what you feel comfortable in. If these standards are too stiff for you, too, join the club. Take care of yourselves and love every inch of your body, no matter what it feels comfortable wearing. You only get one. Marisa is a sophomore planning on majoring in journalism. Have you ever purchased anything from Brandy Melville? Do you follow their Instagram account? Do you agree with Marisa? Let us know what you think. Please send all comments, questions and concerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
s a student at UW-Madison, you’ve likely heard time and time again about the value of a liberal arts education. Faculty speak about the idea of a liberal arts education as if it is some kind of divine concept that is omnipresent in every curriculum, classroom and heart of each student. What exactly is a liberal arts education? What makes it so desirable over other forms of education? The problem with defining a liberal arts education is its ambiguous nature. Take for example one of the other forms of education: vocational education. It seems pretty clear what one would expect to learn in a strictly vocational system. For example, a programmer would likely only take classes that teach programming languages and operating systems. But what exactly does one learn in a liberal education? A liberal arts education teaches characteristics rather than skills. According to historian and writer William Cronon, some of these characteristics students learn include: “They can talk to anyone,” “They nurture and empower the people around them,” and “They practice humility, tolerance, and self-criticism.” Obviously, it is impossible for merely a textbook to educate a person in this way. We can also look to David Foster Wallace’s Kenyon College commencement address in which he states, “It is about the real value of a real education, which has almost nothing to do with knowledge, and everything to do with simple awareness…” In Wallace’s mind, I’m certain education is not about wisdom, but about empathy. It’s not about what you know but how you use your talents. At this point, a liberal arts education can seem pretty majestic. It is as if becoming liberally educated will enlighten the student to a whole new reality. For better or for worse, this is how many people paint the idea of a liberal arts education, as a magical concept. Even if these descriptions are a bit exaggerated, they are real in the fact that a liberal arts education can be very fruitful. For many of us students, a lib-
eral arts education sounds all fine and dandy, but it leaves unanswered a question that all college students are worried about: How is it going to get me a job? After all, the American dream is to get a high-paying job, an attractive spouse and have beautiful children, right? This fantasy-like view of the American dream seems to forget about the human element of life. Nothing is possible without being able to interact with others. The downfall of some forms of non-liberal education is that they assume students are robots. Being fluent in JavaScript is synonymous with being a successful programmer in the future; knowing supply and demand curves like the back of your hand will make you a successful economist. The problem is that it’s not true!
At this point, a liberal arts education can seem pretty majestic.
Countless CEOs will tell you that they aren’t the most talented employee in their company. The key to being successful is by bringing out the best in others. CEOs may not be the most skilled, but they are almost certainly the best leader. A liberal arts education won’t give you skills that turn you into a robot. A liberal arts education will give you the skills that will turn you into a successful leader and human being. Society doesn’t need more robots. Society needs citizens that feel empathy toward others and empower each other. A liberal arts education may seem like some fantastical idea. The truth is that it actually is being put in place at Madison, and we should all be thankful. Ben is a freshman majoring in political science. Do you agree with his opinion? Do you think you getting a better education because you are at a liberal arts college? Do you disagree with his opinion? Please send all comments, questions and concerns to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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arts After transformative years, Kid Cudi returns By Collin Schmidt THW DAILY CARDINAL
Many know Kid Cudi for his solo rap career. But some are unaware of the other talents that he’s recently exploring. Cudi has been busier than ever since his last trip to Madison in 2013. When he first came to perform, there was a lot of hype coming from his breakout on Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label. Cudi had released Man On The Moon: The End of Day under this label, and went on to release Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager under Kanye’s label as well. Both albums
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had received the nation’s eyes and boosted his following dramatically. Though the breakout actually came after the release of his third studio album Indicud, this is where he began to transcend and thrive more on his own in a creative way. He looked for more than that of following just what pop culture wanted. So when he arrived in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center on Sept. 9, 2013 it was a big moment. The concert featured an up-and-coming rapper known as Logic, and the well-known rap collective Odd Future. Since his last appearance here
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Kid Cudi performed in Madison in 2013 with Odd Future and Logic at the Allian Energy Center. He returns to Madison Thursday night.
Erik Kjelland looks ahead to Majestic show By Abbie Ruckdashel THE DAILY CARDINAL
If you are a lover of folk music, then Tuesday at the Majestic Theatre is the night for you. Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls are headlining Tuesday’s folktivities. The Mascot Theory, a Madison-area band, will kick off the night as the set’s openers. Their name may sound familiar—they played a killer set on the Gilman Street stage at Freakfest this year. You know them, they were the awesome dudes dressed up as a skeleton mariachi band and blasting some original folk music. I had the opportunity to catch up with their front man, Erik Kjelland, and discuss the upcoming show, Madison music and life in general. The one thing I wanted to ask him was how they make some of their music sound something like a My Chemical Romance and Mumford & Sons collaboration. Seriously, it’s the oddest sounding mix, yet it’s so succulent to the ear. Kjelland didn’t really know what to say. I did find out that he does write the majority of their songs complete with harmonies and instrumentals, not just the lyrics, although it didn’t really come as a shock to me since he won a Madison-area songwriting competition this past year. Then something struck me: If he does all of these things for his band, how does he balance his children, wife and his
professional work life as well? Lastly we discussed the music scene in Madison, and where he sees his music career going. He’s a very down-to-Earth dude that finds joy in his music, and making people happy with it. Kjelland really likes the Madison music scene. He says it’s a unique mix of college students and adults. He does want to cater to the younger crowd more, but as he put it, he “hasn’t cracked that code yet.” Kjelland went on to say that he felt like he was finally getting there with a debut performance at Freakfest, and that it was one of the most fun shows he’s ever played. So, if you enjoy folk, definitely get your tickets and come out. Even if you don’t find yourself to be a super-folksy person you will definitely enjoy this show. They’re high energy and play with such gusto there’s no way you won’t be entertained. Plus, you get to see Frank Turner, who we all know is crazy talented and awesome as well. And, if you find yourself in love with The Mascot Theory’s music, they have an album dropping Dec. 12. Frank Turner’s newest album Positive Songs for Negative People dropped in August, as this is the accompanying tour. Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls will perform Tuesday, Dec. 1 at the Majestic. Tickets are $25 and still available.
in Madison Cudi has been working on diversifying his profile. His acting career began to grow, and in 2013 he was cast in the film adaptation of “Need for Speed.” After this, Cudi was featured in a TV series, and appeared in the 2015 film “Entourage.” He has continued work with many artists and is featured on several albums. Most notable were his appearances on “Hero,” with Skylar Grey, and his appearance on Big Sean’s track, “First Chain.” Also, he is continuing to work with the rock band known as WZRD. He shows diversity in his instrumental intelligence along with his newer work in film composition. But, what everyone is always keeping an eye on is the music that is yet to come. With such a loyal fan base, Cudi has been able to continue to work on the much-anticipated Man On The Moon III. Now under his own label, Wicked Awesome Records within Republic Records, Cudi has been able to set deadlines and really develop the music before releasing it. With so much attention focused on the upcoming album many people were thrown for a loop when Cudi released Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon. This originally was said to be an EP, but after work he made it into a fourth studio album and said that it would be a bridge between Indicud and Man On The Moon III. After this unexpected twist, Cudi was not close to finished either. He had talked of yet another album coming before Man On The Moon III. This album has now emerged within the media and is set for release Dec. 4. When Cudi released the first track,
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After breaking out onto the music scene five years ago, Kid Cudi has since taken part in a myriad of areas of the media. “Confused,” Aug. 1 there was definitely some confusion for those who may not see the inner workings behind Cudi’s career. This fifth studio album under the title Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven has been described as a mix of alternative rock and grunge music. This is very much part of who Cudi is,
and is definitely the purest from of his artistic self. Just two days before the release of the album, Cudi will be performing for a recently sold-out crowd here in Madison. Though the supporting act is still being determined, this performance is sure to be one of self-release and reflection.
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Endings allow for light-hearted cynicism MAHAM HASAN lit column
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he end of anything is perhaps as inevitable as the beginning of another—everything, at some point or another, comes to an end. Be it natural or forced, ends are one of the most inevitable things we can always count on. They’re either a savior from monotony, a respite from misery or a source of grief for something long gone and that we once held dear. Endings are as much a real part of our world and who we are as perhaps the world itself. And so, as we enter the last month, preparing ourselves for the end of 2015, we’re all left asking ourselves questions that obviously concern no one but us: What does this end mean for us?
Reality sometimes is far kinder than the hell we orchestrate inside of us.
We’ll first regret the chances we didn’t take, the moments we let slip by and the things we did poorly. We’ll then long for all of those so much we ache from it. We might reminisce a little, get teary eyed and attempt to find a silver lining. Some grand answer within the cobwebs of time passed that’ll give us perspective, while what we really want is some peace. And finally,
we’ll find some lost semblance of rigor within us that’ll inspire us to make the most ill-fated of decisions: We’ll make resolutions for the new year. If I had one wish for the world, it would be that we lived and made choices for today, instead of the days to come, the years to come, the time to come or someday. “Someday” is a lie we tell ourselves to convince us of our own immortality, one that doesn’t exist. All it does is lull our unmotivated selves into a false sense of change that we convince ourselves will happen, while we do nothing to make it happen. The self-help ridiculousness that we constantly hear about “seizing the day” that we joke about, is suddenly not very amusing when we realize life has passed us by while we were busy sneering at it. The joke is on us then, and we’re the sad punch line too. If you have known or loved Charles Bukowski for even one lost moment, then it is enough of a concrete reason to peruse John Fante’s “Ask the Dust.” Hailed as Bukowski’s God, Fante pens the tale of a man who spent so much time spinning and weaving the fantasies in his head that all his waking moments slipped past him, utterly and forever wasted. It is a story of each and every single one of us who fails to meet the impossible expectations and standards we ourselves set. Arturo Bandini, the protagonist, is caught perpetually in the struggle between comparing his greatest achievements and gravest failures. He isn’t cognizant enough to see that all he had to do to live the life he wanted was to simply leave the crevices of
his mind and the self torture we inflict in there and live it. Reality sometimes is far kinder than the hell we orchestrate inside of us. We hide out from life sometimes because of the possibility and immensity of suffering it presents. By constantly enveloping ourselves in bubble wrap, we’re convinced that we’ll somehow manage to skirt around pain; perhaps we will, but we’ll also avoid living too. Viktor E. Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning,” does well to rid us of that notion by showing us that we cannot avoid the onslaught of suffering in our daily lives, but we can choose to find meaning in it instead. Frankl simply reminds us of the psychological freedom we possess to determine who we are, how we perceive the world and what we allow to shape us. He may be churning out a lot of the same messages we hear from anyone determined to save the world, but if he can survive the Holocaust and still manage to find meaning in the world and life, then I imagine to some extent, we can too. There are those of us who are too far gone sometimes, who have lost their way irrevocably. Words and a desire for change alone does not suffice when you always seem to be teetering on the brink of madness. Bukowski is one such crazed mind that always seems to resonate. In “Tales of Ordinary Madness” he makes you want to quit your job and run away from home and perhaps that is exactly what some of us need. Great fiction can inspire in us a rage and fire that was lying in wait for far too long. Bukowski, with his loathing of people and disdain of every-
Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’ exceeds expectations on Netflix BEN GOLDEN Golden Age
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etflix’s new original series from Marvel is “Jessica Jones.” It premiered Nov. 20 on the site and already is a distinctive standout from other superhero tales. Krysten Ritter (“Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23”) gives a heroic performance in an otherwise non-heroic superhero persona as Jones. This role gives Ritter the opportunity to break away from her past experience in comedy, and prove she is a multifaceted actress. “Jessica Jones” is a melting pot of varied emotion and mood, which Ritter seems to perfectly harness. At times the plot can be extremely dark and disturbing, while other times it can be snarky and fun. Ritter proves she is up to the challenge, gracefully playing one of the most graceless, damaged, tormented and complex superheroes on television. Jessica is a superhero who uses her powers to help others, but not in the way you would anticipate. She is a private investigator offering freelance work to clients who are desperate for a snoop. Jessica practices her powers simply to obtain the information she needs for her clients. The show uniquely offers us a superhero with the “super” being an afterthought. Her powers are lower on the show’s importance
hierarchy in comparison to her complex character. Here is a superhero that is barely super; she is simply a little stronger than humans, not even by very much. She is still prone to being hurt and even bleeds as easily as any human. One would think this would make the show less interesting but surprisingly it’s only more intense. Her weak powers add physical vulnerability to her already unstable and selfdestructive persona. Jessica’s problem is that she is all too willing to help others, but never herself. This results in constant binge drinking and pushing herself into isolation. Her only friend is Trish Walker (Rachael Taylor), a famous radio personality and one of her exclusive support system, along with Luke Cage (Mike Colter), Jessica’s love interest and fellow super. “Jessica Jones” is a superhero show with a fresh take, offering a brand-new plot that comes nowhere near the typical superhero story. We are introduced to Jessica in the midst of her journey to recovery. This is not from alcoholism or addiction, but a form of PTSD caused by her interactions with the treacherous supervillain of the show, Kilgrave, played by David Tennant from “Doctor Who.” Kilgrave has the gift of mind control and uses it abominably. Unlike in other superhero stories, Jessica had fallen prey to his powers earlier and they still haunt her. She is victim to panic attacks, hallucinations and, most of all, guilt after being used as his personal puppet to kill. The show
begins with his return into Jessica’s life just as she is trying to move on. Jessica marks his return through cases he strategically placed in her path to weave her back into his web. This forces her to go on a suicide mission to stop him from manipulating anyone else once and for all. Jessica and Kilgrave have a unique superhero-supervillain dynamic. She was the first of his victims to challenge him and escape. This challenge is what sparked his obsession, even love, for her. He gets a thrill from defiance because he is accustomed to getting his way. In his sick mind, she is the one that got away. This brings to light such harsh realities as rape, abuse, posttraumatic stress and more that the show refuses to shy away from. Holistically, it is a series that investigates the investigator. Who truly is Jessica Jones and what has turned her into the chaotic force she is today? This will be answered more literally in the form of her origin story as a child, how she received her powers and why she is suppressing them. However, the focus for the audience, more on the psychological problems in Jessica’s life instead of literal answers, is the show’s true innovation. Jessica Jones is a fascinating character with a fascinating mind, a mind that maniacal mind-controller Kilgrave, let alone the audience, finds puzzling to interpret but captivating all the same. Have you watched “Jessica Jones” yet? What are your throughts? Tell Ben at bagolden@wisc.edu.
thing the world becomes around us, does just that. In this selection of short, albeit extremely angry tales, he slaps you into remembering the rebel, the cynic and the mocking asshole inside of you.
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‘Someday’ is a lie we tell ourselves to convice us of our own immortality.
“This birth thing. And this death thing. Each one had it’s turn. We entered alone and we left alone. And most of us lived lonely and frightened and incomplete lives. An incomparable sadness descended up on me. Seeing all that life that must die. Seeing all that life that would first turn to hate, to dementia, to neuroses, to stupidity, to fear, to murder, to nothing—nothing in life and nothing in death.” Bukowski shocks, offends and wounds us so masterfully that something inside still howls and stands up, bleeding, to prove him otherwise. He attacks us where he knows it’ll hurt, and he does so with the smug knowledge that most of us will have buried the slight by tomorrow. I bet he smiles on the inside when some of us still remember to fight, to live and to make choices today, not tomorrow, not next year and not someday, but today. How do you handle self-reflection and looking back on endings in your life? What books helped you get through times like this? Let Maham know at mhasan4@wisc.edu.
PLAYLIST As we enter into the holiday season, it’s time to get festive! Check out these awesome holiday covers.
Pentatonix “Little Drummer Boy”
The Head and the Heart “What Are You Doing New Years Eve?”
Straight No Chaser “The 12 Days Of Christmas”
Carly Rae Jepsen “Last Christmas”
Sufjan Stevens “O Holy Night”
“Monastic Living” Parquet Courts By Cooper Brannigan THE DAILY CARDINAL
I am a huge rock ’n’ roll fan, always have been and always will be. It is the music that I grew up on and that I primarily listen to now. And because I am such a fan of the genre, I am usually up to listen to most songs that fall within the genre, but not every artist satisfies my musical taste. Such an example would be Parquet Courts’ new EP “Monastic Living.” I enjoy almost all types of music, since I believe that it is such an important expression in our culture; I did not enjoy “Monastic Living” to say the least. When I was assigned this review I had to look up Parquet Courts because I had never heard of them before. From what I could gather through friends and the Internet, the band appears to be heralded for sounding different and not really caring for what people thought about their music. After several very painful listenings of “Monastic Living” I am genuinely confused on how anyone could seriously listen to their music. If this is supposed to be some type of art-music, then I am deeply uncultured. The EP begins with an incredibly rude sounding “No, No, No!” during which I realized this was going to be a rough time. The lead singer, Andrew Savage, is absolutely impossible to understand during this song. I had to literally pause the song and open up a new tab in order to have any idea what was being said. It sounds like Parquet Courts are trying to sound somewhat like a combination of rougher, more punk version of the Sex Pistols and a even more hipster, if possible, Lou Reed; two musical acts that I really enjoy. This attempt fails miserably on “Monastic Living.” The only redeeming song off of this EP is the seventh song, “Alms for the Poor.” It is the only song on which every instrument feels somewhat subdued. The bass actually sounds rather superb on this track and fits extremely well with the percussion. The guitar may be a little scratchy for personal preference but this song is actually rather catchy. The sad thing is that the track is only 45 seconds long. I could imagine that a Parquet Courts concert in a small and intimate venue would be a really good time, only if you were willing to ruin a shirt and jeans with sweat and everything that comes with moshing. But when it comes to CD-quality music, I would highly recommend staying the hell away from “Monastic Living.”
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ACROSS 1 Tools for duels 6 Louisville Sluggers, e.g. 10 Public relations need 14 Brother of Moses 15 Bone ___ (study) 16 Orchestral “tuning fork” 17 They have supporting parts 20 Arctic plain 21 Wearable wares 22 Kind of node or gland 25 Prefix with “violet” 26 Miss America’s accessory 30 Toward sunrise 32 “To tell the truth ...” 35 Wobbly, e.g. 41 Diplomatic official 43 Medium-sized sofa 4 4 Suppress, in a way 45 Farm storage unit 47 Tramp’s companion 4 8 Oscar or Tony 53 Four-door model 56 Common sight in Arizona 58 ___ out at (reproved harshly) 63 Put one in the win column
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DOWN 1 Verifiable statement 2 Diamond Head locale 3 Persia, now 4 “Little ___ Fauntleroy” 5 Doberman’s warning 6 “___ seriously, folks ...” 7 Barbary beast 8 Synagogue scrolls 9 Click the fingers 10 “___ Recall” (Sci-fi film) 11 Cancel, to NASA 12 Apple gizmo 13 Electric auto brand 18 Cartographic speck 19 “Brain” of a PC 23 Pinochle term 24 Due 26 Some flies or bunts, for short 27 Muscle malady
28 “Immediately!” in the OR 29 Wound 31 Dense clump of trees or bushes 33 Questionnaire datum 34 Harper and Stan 36 ___ King Cole 37 It’s under the window 38 Length times width, often 39 Long-running conflict 4 0 TV sports prize 42 It’s sometimes “junk” 46 Certain crustacean 4 8 English horse race 49 “Yippee!” 50 Like curious onlookers 51 Wore the crown 52 N. or S. state, briefly 54 Kentucky boxing legend 55 Oyster shell interior 57 Tricky play, e.g. 59 Rigel or Vega, e.g. 6 0 Georgetown athlete 61 Winged god of love 62 Force of physics 6 4 Chicken ___ king 65 ___ and vigor
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Despite her family’s rich history with Iowa, Roichelle Marble looks to blaze her own trail Story by Ben Pickman
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edshirt freshman Roichelle Marble is consistently one of the loudest voices at Badger practices. She takes even the most basic of drills and exercises with a ferocity and seriousness that is seldom exhibited by her teammates. But that’s because basketball has always been everything for Marble. Her dad, Roy Marble Sr., terrorized the Badgers for years during the 1980s en route to becoming one of the best Iowa Hawkeyes in program history. Even more recently, her halfbrother Devyn Marble caused Wisconsin fans fits with countless dominant performances for Iowa. Yet even with a strong basketball lineage connecting her to the University of Iowa, Roichelle, or as everyone refers to her, Shelly, is poised to create her own legacy at a school that she can truly call her own. Because of an Achilles tear, Shelly was forced to redshirt last season, which has made her impact on the court early on this season even more surprising. “I was really nervous, but I was also excited ’cause I waited an entire year to play,” Shelly said after the Badgers’ exhibition opener. Those nerves might be similar to that of her mother, Carla Brown Marble, as she watched Shelly and her four siblings constantly playing basketball in and around the house as they were growing up. Shelly recalls the excitement that she and her siblings had when her dad put a basketball hoop in
one of her brothers’ rooms. “When we were little he [Roy] put a basketball hoop in my brothers’ room so my mom literally had to buy a supply of light bulbs because we would always break the light bulbs trying to play basketball,” she recalled. “And then he would make us go in their and practice left handed layups because we couldn’t do left handed layups.” But the Marble family competition was by no means contained within the house.
“I couldn’t say I worry about legacy because I’m creating my own.” Roichelle Marble redshirt freshman point guard
“The driveway was really intense,” Shelly said, referring to the fierce basketball competition she lived with. “But for the most part me and my sister were the ones that got ganged up, cause we were the only girls … We got beat up and dunked on.” Yet growing up in a house full of male basketball players forced Shelly to be ultra-tough and competitive on and off the court. Such attributes were integral when, as a freshman in high school, she was lucky enough to win the Iowa State Championship playing alongside her sister, Royannah, who was a senior at the time. The next year, Royannah left Shelly and her East High School teammates for the University of Iowa, and though she didn’t play
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In her limited playing time this season, redshirt freshman Roichelle Marble is averaging 3.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
in college, her choice was not surprising considering both her parents attended the university decades earlier. Shelly’s half-brother Devyn, also made a name for himself as a Hawkeye, playing in Iowa City from 2010-’14. He was a two-time captain, one of only two Big Ten players since 1985-86 to amass 1,675 points, 375 assists, 450 rebounds and 175 steals. He finished his collegiate career second in field goal attempts in Iowa history behind only his father, and Devyn and his dad make up the only father/son duo in Big Ten history to eclipse 1,000 career points at the same school. Shelly and Devyn have a different mother, which is why growing up they seldom saw each other. Devyn grew up in Detroit whereas Shelly grew up in Des Moines. Yet as they have aged the two have become closer. “As we got older, we started to spend more time together because we would go to each other’s games. But now since he’s in Orlando and I’m all the way here, we Facetime a lot,” Shelly said. Devyn is in Orlando because, much like his father, he joined the NBA ranks. He was a second round pick in the NBA draft last year and is now entering his second season for the Magic. He has even passed down a message that has helped him succeed in both college and the pros. “He started as an underdog coming into college. So he’s just telling me to basically prove everybody wrong,” Shelly said. “And at the end of the day don’t let our last name put a lot of pressure on you. You do what you know you can do. And do it well.” But for a family that for years has had continuity in both the back and front of the jersey, Shelly said she never really considered Iowa. Instead, when it came time for her to decide on where she wanted to play she almost chose Drake University. “Her recruitment was really interesting in that she was going to sign with Drake,” UW head coach Bobbie Kelsey said. “We had known about Shelly, we knew her high school coach, and somehow she fell through the cracks, she fell to our hand.” “I never thought of Wisconsin growing up until I went to teen camp here, eighth grade going into ninth grade, and I came here and I played well,” Shelly said. “And I really liked it and I looked around the campus and everything.” Throughout high school, Lisa Stone, Wisconsin’s head coach from 2003-’11, maintained contact with Shelly and her coach. Shelly recalls sporadically checking on Wisconsin scores, a sign that Madison was always in the back of her mind. And when Wisconsin offered her a scholarship, the decision to sign was a no brainer. Surprisingly, given her family’s history with Iowa, Shelly didn’t have any real animosity toward the Badgers growing up. Yet even since arriving in Wisconsin she admits
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Despite her family’s rich legacy at the University of Iowa, Roichelle Marble chose to blaze her own trail by playing for the Badgers. to occasionally rooting for the Hawkeyes, but not just because of her familial ties. “If they weren’t playing Wisconsin then I would root for them just because I actually grew up with one of the players on the team, we played together,” she said. “And then also one of the guys on the team is from where my dad’s from, so I’m still close with them in that way. But for the most part I don’t root for them anymore.” Shelly’s dad tragically died this September after a long battle with cancer. Just before their first game, the University of Iowa announced that their jerseys will sport a patch in honor of Roy Marble Sr. Such a gesture is a reminder of how strong a legacy her father left at the University of Iowa, but Shelly isn’t concerned about leaving a legacy like her dad’s or brother’s. “I couldn’t say I worry about legacy because I’m creating my own. I’m the only female in my family to be playing at this level right now,” Shelly said.
“...once she gets really comfortable with what she’s doing, she’s going to take over next year.” Bobbie Kelsey women’s basketball head coach UW-Madison
Her game on the floor also differs from her male counterparts. “Shelly obviously has the ability to score, but she’s a great passer. Her tempo is very fast … She hustles she does all the right things, she’s a blue collar player, a grinder,” senior point guard Dakota
Whyte said of Shelly’s game. And while Shelly will serve as Whyte’s backup this season, her role is more like that of an understudy learning the nuances of a role so when the actor moves onto another show, she can play the part just as well, if not better. In the Badgers’ 63-57 loss to San Diego State this past weekend, Marble had a careerhighs in both points (13) and minutes (35). “She’s learning, but she’s going to get better and better and once she gets really comfortable with what she’s doing, she’s going to take over next year,” Kelsey said. “I’m hard on my point guards ’cause they’re the coach on the floor. And if they are nervous, afraid, scared, don’t know what’s going on, how they gonna’ tell somebody else. Post players don’t tell guards,” Kelsey said, “guards tell posts. Now I want posts to know, but in huddles I want my guards talking and my PG especially. We coach ’em that way. She’s up for the challenge but we’ve gotta give her some time to get used to it.” Shelly is excited for the challenge as well. “It’s easy to be a leader in high school, but at this level everyone is good, and everyone does the same things as you good,” Shelly said. “So you have to learn how to be different and still be able to be a leader that stands out.” On top of just becoming a leader, she hopes to one day be the third Marble to play professionally, but right now she’s just enjoying college basketball, working on her left hand and trying to shoot the lights out just like she did in her brother’s bedroom during her childhood.