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State Assembly votes to extend BadgerCare The Wisconsin state Assembly voted Wednesday to adopt Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to give BadgerCare recipients, scheduled to move to the federal exchange health care system, a threemonth deadline extension. Multiple Democratic representatives voiced their concern that the bill to extend the BadgerCare deadline would leave 83,000 childless adults without coverage. State Rep. Andy Jorgensen, D-Fort Atkinson, asked the Wisconsin Assembly to have “compassion” for the people who would go without health care coverage for three months. He blasted Republicans for saying the extension by itself was not compassionate. “If my mom was here she would say ‘compassionate my foot,’” Jorgensen said. State Rep. Cory Mason, D-Racine, said the Assembly’s decision was a “needless choice” and the bill was postponing Wisconsinites moving onto Badgercare. According to Mason, the Assembly did not need to “choose to cover poor people by

denying coverage to poorer people.” Mason asked the Assembly to consider a “bridge amendment” that would cover the 83,000 adults for three months and eliminate the coverage gap. Assembly members on the other side of the aisle disagreed strongly with their Democratic counterparts. State Rep. Dean Kaufert, R-Neenah, said the federal government cannot be trusted because of its failed rollout and botched website launch. State Rep. Dale Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, challenged Assembly Democrats to field questions about the Affordable Care Act. He said Democrats have lost their credibility with voters on the issue of health care. Democrat’s amendment to close the coverage gap for three months ultimately did not receive enough votes. The original bill was approved 64-32 and sent to the state Senate. The Senate is scheduled to take up the BadgerCare extension bill in two weeks. —Eoin Cottrell

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UW announces grad speaker University of Wisconsin- next writing of their stories,” Madison political science pro- Downs said. fessor Donald Downs Downs first began said Wednesday he was teaching courses about “very surprised and honpublic law, American ored” when the univerpolitics and political thesity asked him to delivory at UW-Madison in er the Dec. 22 Winter 1984 after earning bachCommencement speech. elor, masters and doctor“[Commencement] ate degrees at out-of-state is such a great occauniversities. However, DOWNS sion for so many stuhis wife Susan, her pardents and a ceremony ents and her brother are that is a passageway to the all UW-Madison alums, which next phase of their lives, the makes him feel like “an alumnus

Late-night food vendors vouch for improved policies By Gillian McBride the daily cardinal

Local food vendors presented to the Vending Oversight Committee Wednesday to express concerns about problems associated with late-night vending. Jessica Wartenweiler, coowner of the Curd Girl food cart, said that the number of latenight food carts has increased rapidly within the past two years. She said while small businesses add to the city’s personality, it is not logical to have a large number of active vendors late at night. Steve Lawrence, owner of Fried and Fabulous, encouraged several vendors to attend the committee meeting and said that the result he desired was “a solution that brings everybody together and works for everybody.” He emphasized that the large number of late-night food carts is a “perennial issue” for food carts, restaurants, cus-

tomers and city staff alike, and was concerned that the response from the committee in the past was essentially a “collective shrug.” The high density of food carts, according to Lawrence, limits the customer’s choices, detracts from the success of nearby restaurants and misses the opportunity to place more watchful eyes around the city to enhance safety. Lawrence repeated that the majority of food vendors supported opening up more and varied locations for food carts to control crowds, provide a range of food choices and enhance the success of local vendors, restaurants and city law enforcement. Sharing similar views with Lawrence, James Davis, owner of JD’s Food Cart, supported the idea of spreading out vending cart locations to avoid conflict.

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by association,” Downs said in a release. “I knew the university was on the cutting edge of so many things and so dynamic and alive I knew it would be a good place to teach,” Downs said. Downs has been active in campus civil liberties issues, and is currently the president of one of the nation’s leading campus academic freedom and free speech groups,

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Fried and Fabulous owner Steve Lawrence said the city late-night food vending policies need to be improved.

Police are still searching for five men who allegedly robbed a 20-year-old man at gunpoint at Fahrenbrook Court Apartments at approximately 4:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, according to a Madison Police Department report. The victim claimed he was sitting in his apartment, near the corner of North Park Street and Regent Street, when five males entered his apartment through an unlocked door. One of the males had a handgun in his possession and demanded money from the victim, according to a report by MPD spokesperson Joel DeSpain. The tenant handed over cash to the robbers before they exited his apartment, the report said. DeSpain also said in the report that police believe the robbery was targeted. The victim was able to provide descriptions of two suspects as black males in their late teens to early twenties. One of them was described as being 250 lbs, 6 feet 5 inches tall wearing a dark, puffy jacket while the other was 5 feet 6 inches tall with an average build.

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his is my last column of 2013. Instead of reflecting on the semester, getting all gooey thinking about stories even my mom refuses to read, I wanted to go out with a bang. So, I tried to come up with the perfect column concept.

I like humor because, when it’s done right, it makes the bad things not hurt so much. If any of you read my stuff on a semi-regular basis, you know there are a few topics I repeatedly beat into the ground. It’s not a bad thing. I just love and hate very specific things. One of the things I despise is technology (see “Technology can be terrifying,” Nov. 6, 2013). And Amazon’s recent announcement to potentially employ a drone army in order to expedite shipping times seemed like perfect fodder for my finale. Because, let’s be honest, those Amazonian robots will more than likely be outfitted with government spy cams and rocket launchers. Is there no better justification for total surveillance than the

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promise of getting Blu-rays and sex toys delivered to your door by a soulless flying box? But this didn’t actually seem that funny, just kind of frightening and sad. Staying on the topic of gross consumerism, I went to Black Friday this year!!!!! AT 5 A.M.!!!!! It was really disappointing. I was desperately expecting angry swarms of sleep-deprived, blood-thirsty deal seekers attacking each other with mall shanks. But barely anyone was there. I was super sad :(. Apparently the major rush came at 8 p.m. ON THANKSGIVING NIGHT. American dumbfuckery is almost always good for a lol or lolol. But once again, it was just kind of depressing, not hilarious. Making a joke out of all of those poor souls ripped away from their

families on a holiday so people could save 10 percent on shit their kids don’t even want felt wrong, even to me, someone willing to mock pretty much anything. As my journey to formulate the perfect column idea continued, I thought back on some of the random directions in which I travelled earlier in the semester: clicheinspired vignettes, a pro-McDonald’s rant, made-up words, lots of other crap. I’m v. blase about it all now. That’s probably normal, right? So, coming up with something good this week became all the more important as I realized none of my former ideas were even OK. Can something simultaneously be serious and funny? Idk, I want it so bad though. Is there a joke in Russian prisons or Chinese-Tibet

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relations? It certainly doesn’t seem like it. Was this a joke? I’m treading dangerous water, but it might be a good thing. Once in a while, my columns take on a semi-meta demeanor. Sometimes they get away from me and start to make meaning on their own, so I go cry, because that shit just shouldn’t happen. And that might be the case with this one. I think this column might be making some kind of comment about awareness. I think it might be saying something about what’s really important. It’s hard to make sense out of some of the really dumb shit people do on the reg. So hard, there’s a strong incentive to stop trying. But that’s not what people should do. I like humor because, when it’s done right, it makes bad things not hurt so much. It makes people want to care about important things that otherwise might be overlooked. Comedy is good. So what was the topic of this column? It’s kind of ambiguous. I like it like that. Things don’t always need to be super obvious. At least I don’t think so. When you’re reading my columns next semester (you will, damn it), remember this: Things aren’t always what they seem. Take a second to think about shit, even when it makes you laugh. Otherwise, you might not realize how much more is being said. That’s all I’ve got. Did this column make you think? Crave McDonald’s? Both? Tell Andy about it at andy@holsteens.com.

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THIS WEEK - Securing a Secret Santa surprise for a stranger - A foolproof plan for tackling two final exams at the same time

Deer Cardinal, I started a new job a few weeks ago and was happy to find out my coworkers do an annual Secret Santa gift exchange. Initially, I was really looking forward to getting and giving a present. However, I’ve got a little problem on my hands: When I looked at the name I picked, I realized I have no idea who this person is, let alone what sort of gift I should get. Is it too late to back out? What should I do? —Cole Lump of Cole, As soon as you put your name in the drawing, you committed yourself 100 percent to this gift exchange, so please be serious and put this matter into perspective. Unless you want to be labeled the Office Scrooge, the Grinch who Wrecked Christmas or the Secret Santa Stinker of ’13, I suggest you suck it up and figure this mess out. Sorry to be harsh, friend, but I want to make sure you do what’s right. So, how do you find out what your gift recipient likes? Well, for one, you’re new at the office, so start chattin’ about the person’s hobbies and food preferences with your cowork-

ers. If you want to go down the food route, casually pepper in a question about any dietary restrictions the person may have. If you’d rather not run the risk of gossiping, consider breaking into your gift recipient’s office space and/or ransacking the person’s backpack. In fact, this option is probably more efficient than the whole talking thing. What if neither of those strategies works out? Buy ’em a Bath & Body Works vanilla-scented candle and a Santa hat then call it a day. Alrighty, Cole. Happy holidays!

Deer Cardinal, I have two finals scheduled at exactly the same time, 7:45 a.m., one in Bascom and the other in Humanities. It is impossible for me to reschedule either test. God help me. What should I do? —Tessa Testy Tessa, While this may seem like a tricky situation, taking two final exams at the same time is actually completely doable. So, take a deep breath and run this foolproof plan. Before the tests begin, head

over to a dining hall and “borrow” a tray. Leave it right outside the room you will go to first. Then, obtain a moped and park it on the bridge between Humanities and Bascom Hill. More on these items later. On the day of your tests, arrive first at the exam in Bascom. As soon as you have obtained a copy of the test, sneak out (take the exam papers with you), grab your tray and sled as fast as you can down Bascom, across the bridge over Park Street and into Humanities. Sit down and allow yourself enough time to answer enough questions to pass the test. Once you reach that threshold, whip out the first test and work until five minutes remain in the exam period. At this point, hand in your exam, bolt out of the room, hop on your moped, plow up Bascom and hand in the exam due at the top of the hill. It’s really that simple. Feel free to send a followup if you want to do a practice run of the operation before the big day. Good luck!

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Fast food workers strike for higher wages The city of Madison’s fast food workers will grab their signs to join together in a strike spanning 100 cities across the nation to fight for higher wages that cover the rising cost of living. Workers believe increasing the minimum wage will bring forth better opportunities for families and communities, according to a Wisconsin Jobs Now statement. Participants are protesting for $15 per hour wages as opposed to Wisconsin’s current minimum wage set at $7.25. They also want the ability to form unions without consequences from employers, the statement said. This has been an ongoing issue

for the fast food workers after receiving no success from previous protests held in August 2013. The wage issue stems from workers earning wages that still place them below the poverty line in cities around the U.S., including Madison and Milwaukee. The strikers are dissatisfied with the fact that some employed citizens rely on public assistance which adds up to approximately $166 from taxpayers in Wisconsin for basic living necessities, according to Wisconsin Jobs Now. “They’re fired up, and they’re not going to take it anymore,” said Wisconsin Jobs Now in a statement.

Frank Lloyd Wright preservationists oppose downtown housing proposal By Melissa Howison the daily cardinal

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ASM Chair David Gardner explains Wednesday that StudentPrint will no longer be funded by the internal budget.

ASM chooses new committee chairs By Emily Gerber The daily cardinal

A member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Associated Students of Madison was elected as chair of a new recruitment and outreach committee in a tight election Wednesday. Sophomore Carissa Szlosek, who currently serves as the secretary for ASM, narrowly beat out Adrian Holtzman for Retention and Recruitment Chair in a 10-9 vote. The vote was conducted three times, as the election continued to result in a tie. The position of Retention and Recruitment Chair was created and approved by ASM members earlier in the semester in a move to replace the currently vacated Chief of Staff position. The job of the chair will be to work with UW-Madison’s recruitment fairs in the fall and spring, as well as to assist with outreach on campus. Szlosek’s skills were endorsed by fellow council members, including Representative Maria Giannopoulos, who said that Szlosek has proved to be a hard worker as both secretary and a member of Nominations Board. Giannopoulos also noted Szlosek’s work with the Campus Safety Campaign, saying that “sometimes she is the only one working on it.” Szlosek said in a statement

downs from page 1 the Committee for Academic Freedom and Rights. When describing his speech, Downs said he hopes to show students how important it was to attend UW-Madison to now “tackle life.” He added he will challenge and encourage the

before the election that if elected, she would step down from her current secretary role. Junior Hannah Kinsella also was elected to fill the University Affairs Chair position and Sophomore Genevieve Carter was chosen for the Nominations Board Chair. Committee members also approved a bylaw alteration outlining that StudentPrint will no longer receive funding from the ASM internal budget. According to its website, StudentPrint is a print shop on campus that provides low priced printing and copying to students. As it currently states in ASM bylaws, the StudentPrint budget comes from the internal budget. The alteration of the ASM bylaws changed the requirements previously outlined of StudentPrint in terms of its budget, giving it the freedom to generate its own budget independently of ASM. ASM Chair David Gardner says that moving forward, StudentPrint will present their future budgets to ASM as a formality. “They [will] present their budget to us as a courtesy prior to Feb. 28, but they’re not required to have authorization, which makes sense because now they are a business and they generate their own revenue,” Gardner said. graduates to “make the most of what they will be doing” and “not be afraid to be different in their thinking.” Downs said it is a “real pleasure” to work with young people who are interested in the “important and challenging questions of law and politics.” —Maddy Wolfe and Dana Kampa

Experts on the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright objected to a local developer’s proposal at a city design committee meeting Wednesday, which would rezone a downtown block to allow an apartment complex to be constructed adjacent to Wright’s historic Lamp House. Fred Rouse is proposing a six-story, 58-unit apartment to replace three apartments, located at 17, 19 and 25 N. Webster St. The proposed height of the building would require the the city to rezone portions of North Webster Street and East Mifflin Street.

“The Lamp House and its surroundings are probably Wright’s most elaborate and successful urban example.” Jack Holzhueter scholar Frank Lloyd Wright architecture

Jack Holzhueter, speaking on behalf of both the local Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Heritage Tourism Program and the national Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, said he “strongly opposes” rezoning the land. “The apartment building that would be erected, were zoning changed, would aesthetically overwhelm the lamp house,” Holzhueter said. “It would diminish its original and largely intact monumental and

magnetic appearance.” Wright designed the Lamp House in 1903 for his boyhood friend Robert Lamp with the specific intent to supply Lamp with “special views of both lakes and the city,” Janet Halstead, the Executive Director for the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, said in a letter to city staff members. Holzhueter also emphasized Wright’s ability to proportion his designs in a way that “make even small houses look large.” “Its current appearance aside, the lamp house and its surroundings are probably Wright’s most elaborate and successful urban example of these design techniques,” he said. Randy Bruce, Rouse’s architect, said he foresees future housing developments in the area will reach similar structural heights to the proposed development. “With site you have to think about not just what’s there right now, but also what’s going to happen in the future,” Bruce said. Ald. Lauren Cnare, District 3, said she wants to hear the recommendation of the Lamp House Block Ad Hoc Plan Committee before deciding on the proposal. “I think it’s really important that we hear what people want,” Cnare said. “There’s a whole lot of ‘I don’t want’ but it doesn’t give good direction.” The proposal will come before the Urban Design Commission again before any further action is taken.

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Historian Jack Holzhueter said a proposed apartment building infringes on Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural legacy.

The concerns of the strikers reflect nationwide opinions about raising the federal minimum wage. According to President Barack Obama in his State of the Union Address in February, a family with two children living off of minimum wage while working full time is below the poverty line. Obama called on Congress to implement increases in wages in response to the statistic. “It could mean the difference between groceries or the food bank; rent or eviction; scraping by or finally getting ahead,” said Obama during his State of the Union Address. —Patricia Johnson

vending from page 1 Davis also expressed concerns about the higher density of food carts increasing competition between vendors, forcing them to pay people to reserve parking spots because of decreased parking space. Ariel Pesce, owner of La Empanada, explained to committee members that he wanted to “find out if you guys are willing to work with us.” While Committee Chair Sara Richards acknowledged that the issues presented are “thorny,” the committee was not legally able to discuss late-night vending concerns because they were not indicated on the meeting agenda. The committee agreed unanimously to discuss the concerns of the vendors during their next meeting in January.

Gov. Walker fires aide over racist tweets Gov. Scott Walker fired one of his aides Tuesday after it became clear she had posted demeaning comments about Hispanics on social media. Taylor Palmisano, the fired deputy finance director, tweeted two controversial messages from her personal Twitter account, according to a report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The first, released in March 2011, read, “I will choke that illegal mex cleaning in the library. Stop banging (expletive) chairs around and turn off your Walkman.” The Journal Sentinel reported the second tweet was put on Twitter as Palmisano was riding on a bus from California to Las Vegas after watching the 2011 Rose Bowl game. It read, “This bus is my worst (expletive) nightmare Nobody speaks English & these ppl dont know how 2 control their kids #only3morehours #illegalaliens.” Walker fired Palmisano after the Journal Sentinel contacted the governor about the discriminatory tweets.

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Get ready, get tech, go! These items were provided by the DoIt Tech Store for members of The Daily Cardinal staff to review, and all of these products are available at the Tech Store.

Logitech Mobile Boombox The Logitech UE Mobile Boombox acts as an alternative to its more expensive sister, the Jambox. A good choice for the casual and mobile music listener, Logitech’s Boombox is a compact and sturdy speaker that can be carried nearly 50 feet away from its source. It connects wirelessly to up to eight devices through Bluetooth, making it easy to switch

between people’s phones and computers. Its willingness to foster this social listening environment is likely its most valuable attribute: it’s an ideal companion to picnics, pool parties and other small gatherings. With a sleek, modern look and hardy, rubberized exterior, the downfall of Logitech’s wireless speaker is perhaps the most important part—the sound. Although it stands up

pretty well to acoustic, low-key songs, anything more than an inkling of bass simply obliterates it. To be fair, the audio quality it manages is impressive for it’s size, but for listeners who aren’t willing to put up with a little audio distortion in their speaker, this isn’t the gift for you. Price: $69.95 Rating:

Skullcandy Crusher Headphones Before slipping these on, I was burdened by the stereotype of Skullcandy headphones being a cheap, gimmicky foray into audio accessories. After an evening alone with these Crusher headphones, I must confess this stereotype does not persist in my eyes. Granted, I was predisposed to haterdom upon unboxing these; I just don’t go for the whole shining skull aesthetic they love so much. The Crusher bass lever idea is eccentric, letting one toggle the levels for “Bass you can feel”. While I prefer not hav-

ing that control, it actually provided a noticeable knock that ranges from moderate mids to eardrum shatter in a fingertip’s motion. It’s probably best to keep it on the low end though, if hearing is something you value. As I put the Crusher through the bass test of everything from Chicago drill to somber indie strums, the emphasis on the bass itself pushed every other factor by the wayside; the vocals become muddier the higher you go, the overall mix is pulverized, and the ringing in your

ears aren’t welcoming. But these poisons only arrive by your hand. With a comfortable fit and clean look on the head, the Crusher can be a god-awful experience only if you elect to make it so. But overall, this is a formidable mid-level entry that won’t set you back, and elevates itself above the trendy, substandard reputation the brand has previously upheld amongst audio lovers.

Perfect for the fitness how many hours he or she guru in your life, the Fitbit was laying in bed. Flex is a lightweight wristThe Fitbit program also band that tracks your steps, allows users to track their expended calories, daily weight, heart rate, blood distance and overall activity pressure and glucose levels level as well as time spent as well as keep a personal sleeping and sleep quality. wellness journal. One of the more interOverall, the Fitbit Flex is esting features of the Fitbit very easy to use, and if the is its ability to track a per- user is willing to input the son’s sleep. Enter the time data on a daily basis, the proyou crawled into bed and gram provides meaningful the time you woke up, and the program will cOURTNEY KESSLER/the daily cardinal generate a chart showing how long it took you to fall asleep and how many times you “woke up” during the night. Fitbit also calculates how many hours a person actually slept versus

At first glimpse, the new iPad Air doesn’t seem to be any different than the previous iPads we’ve seen throughout the years. However with a little more investigation, this observation proves to be quite false. The iPad Air has the same 9.7-inch retina display as its predecessor, but with twice the pixels per inch, the resolution is clearly more stunning. The tablet is noticeably more thin and much lighter than former iPads and allows for a more comfortable experience when holding for long periods of time. The iPad Air will fit in better than ever with your stack of books, and can even replace them altogether with many different reading apps available

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insights into one’s health and fitness. Not to mention, the wristband’s sleek design and high-tech system of lights and vibrations is enough to make you feel like you are a tribute in “The Hunger Games” and the Capitol is tracking your every step. Price: $89.95 Rating:

to you through the App Store. While laptops are still better equipped for lectures, heavy notetaking and research, it is a great asset to have at meetings and discussions with apps for notes, reminders and a calendar to help you organize your thoughts and your schedule. Overall, the iPad Air works best for recreational uses such as social media, games and new apps which allow for countless hours of entertainment and information at your fingertips. Price: $499.00 (16 GB), $599.00 (32 GB) Rating:

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Google Nexus 7 Tablet

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For anyone looking for a less expensive alternative to the iPad for holiday gifts this season, look no further than the Google Nexus 7 Tablet. The Nexus is easy to navigate and to download all of your favorite apps, including Facebook, Twitter and any other apps available on Android products. Also, for those of you like me who are not technologically savvy, the Nexus 7 was simple enough for me to figure out and have fun with. The 7-inch screen is smaller than the average iPad, which allows this model to be incredibly portable and light enough to bring anywhere. Another cool feature on the Nexus

tablets and new windows PCs. The driving force behind it is complete integration amongst windows products. It blends skype, Xbox, office and more into one place. This was a hassle for me because the only windows device I’ve used is this tablet. However, Windows 8 can also function like a traditional windows operating system, and suddenly your eight-inch tablet looks and works like a traditional desktop computer. This is great for running Microsoft Office and other apps. The Venue 8 Pro is a nice tablet, but not one I would recommend when compared to the iPad and Nexus. The button layout and operating system simply don’t stack up to their competitors on the market.

unmanned drones and machines that can “think,” I can’t help but think we can do better. For all its sleekness and promise, Sphero is nothing more than the glorified remote control car toy you, your little brother or little cousin played with way before the iPhone was a glimmer in Steve Jobs’ eye. But if you have an extremely bored cat or a few dollars to throw away, it could prove a fun purchase this holiday season. Price: $129.99 Rating:

7 is it has both front- and back-facing cameras, 1.2 and five megapixels respectively, that take fairly good pictures for a tablet. The camera also allows users to take full 360 degree pictures, including covering everything in the shot from the floor to the ceiling. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with the Nexus 7 and would recommend it to anyone looking for gifts for your favorite techies this holiday season. Price: $299.00 (16 GB) COURTNEY KESSLER/the daily cardinal

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Dell Venue 8 Pro

The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a great looking tablet with some major drawbacks. The tablet offers a very nice 8-inch touch screen. The back of the tablet is composed of a textured, rubberized material that gives it a very nice feel. The biggest physical issue with this tablet is the location of the home button. It’s on the top of the device directly next to the headphone jack. It is inconveniently placed and very difficult to locate and press. This creates a huge hassle when it comes to switching between apps because you have to physically rotate the tablet in order to access the button to return home. Once you manage to unlock the tablet, you will be greeted by the new Windows 8 interface. It is a touch interface designed for smartphones,

When you first get your hands on Sphero, expectations run high. “It’s so sleek! It’s so smart! It’s so totally from the future! I feel like my eight-year-old self on Christmas morning!” might be some initial thoughts. Unfortunately, this spherical “robot” that rolls around and is controlled (actually, it is quite difficult to control) from your smartphone is, ultimately, a boring disappointment. It is true this toy represents a small step forward in the evolution of commercial robotics, but in a world where we hear about

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Check out www.dailycardinal.com for a tablet review comparing the iPad Air, Dell Venue 8 Pro and the Google Nexus 7.

Olloclip three-inone photo lens The Olloclip three-inone photo lens is first and foremost a fun and shiny new toy to play with. The concept of a powerful lens on the iPhone is a different and exciting way to get the most of your iPhone 5 or iPod touch’s camera. The three lenses included are a fisheye, macro and wide angle; the fisheye being by far the easiest to see a distortion and from which to create a unique photo. It comes equipped with tiny lens caps and a microfiber bag to conveniently stick it in your pocket when not in use. In practice, the lens sys-

tem has a few flaws. Having it attached to to your phone, the lock button is covered therefore making locking the screen with the lens system on the phone impossible. It is also not compatible with video recording with the fisheye lens, although the packaging claims otherwise. Overall, this product is a concept that should be explored further and perfected, but for now is a neat gadget to experiment with iPhone photography. Price: $69.99 Rating:

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It’s time to credit ‘fake’ acting jobs Austin Wellens all’s well-ens well

o I don’t write a lot about acting, pretty simply because I’m a person who wants to make movies and so I think about movies more through the lens of people who produce the films, and not those who perform in them. Which is dumb, because actors are as big a part of a movie as the director or editor. So I’m going to fix it. Right now, at large, we value naturalist acting in mainstream culture. The more “believable” or “real” someone’s performance is, the more true to life we can be convinced they are, the better we think it is. We want to feel like we’re seeing a real person up on that screen, no matter how ridiculous the situation they’re in may be. However, by prizing naturalism in our performances, we tend to, by default, label anything exaggerated or clearly artificial as being “hammy” or “cheesy.” This is a shame, because it defines unreal acting as automatically “bad” and leaves the big and bold embodiment of a character’s emotions of expressionist acting out in the cold. Rather than embrace the idea that actors need to sell their reality as truthfully as they can, we need to give some broader attention to the fact that acting, which draws attention to its artificiality, can both be as engrossing and entertaining as a realist performance, and better serve certain movies’ larger purpose. And standing bigger and goofier and more ridiculous than almost all in this field is the work of Quentin Tarantino. Think about the acting in “Pulp Fiction,” “Inglourious Basterds” and the “Kill Bill” movies. Think about Tarantino’s work as a ridiculous Australian cowboy in “Django Unchained.” Think about Sam Jackson delivering bible verses at a fever pitch and debating the nuance of foot massages. It’s far from natural. It’s intense, or it’s exaggeratedly cool, but it’s serving the purpose of reinforcing the insane, hyper-active “all cinema all the time” world of Tarantino’s films. And he’s found huge mainstream success with this formula, mostly because of how clearly artificial his worlds are, how woven into their fabric cinema itself is, and that we’re willing to accept it as part of the superstylized reality of his films. Actor Christoph Waltz has even been given not one, but two Oscars for these performances (look no further than “THAT’S A BINGO” to see what I’m talking about). But expressionist acting exists on an even larger scale outside the mainstream, where it’s purpose is much more pointed and less evident, and so it’s more easily labeled as “weird” or “unbelievable.” Take, for example, David Lynch’s “Mulholland Drive.” Through the first three-quar-

ters of the film, every performance is overtly dramatic, cagey and fake, barring one moment of “realism” in Naomi Watts’ audition performance. After that three-quarter mark, though, the dreamworld nature of the film is revealed, the “reality” of the world kicks in and we get the true to life, Hollywood performances we’re expecting. The expressionist performances that we see for the majority of the film help create the surreal nature of the dream, and are part of the entire film’s purpose of creating this direct view into a character’s mind; the single break with the style within the dream serves both to underline that moment’s importance (I don’t want to give too much away because you need to see it, it’s a fantastic film), and to help clue us into the fact that yes, these people can act the way we want them to, but they’re very deliberately not. And this deliberate use of nonreal acting is crucial to the entirety of “Mulholland.” If the film had been played straight, it wouldn’t have worked nearly as well; there are some situations in which realism just isn’t what’s called for (David Lynch’s quasi-soap supernatural detective murder mystery “Twin Peaks” follows this same sort of performance logic. And it’s also my favorite show ever and you should check it out.)

Think about the acting in “Pulp Fiction,” “Inglorious Basterds” and the “Kill Bills.”

All this brings me to a man who has been, I feel unfairly, demonized for his pointed and artistic use of this style in an attempt to redefine both himself as a performer and his work at large. I’m speaking, of course, about Nicolas Cage. He’s stated repeatedly in interviews that he’s trying something new. Something that isn’t traditional acting, but an attempt to fully embody and express his characters’ mental states. Something that involves going beyond comfortable, realistic acting in order to reach an original method of bringing a character to life. Look at his performance in “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.” It’s completely and utterly off the rails. Look at both of his turns in “Adaptation.” Neither of them are real, but that’s the point. He’s pushing his art form, and whether or not you particularly appreciate it, you shouldn’t at any point mistake it for a lack of talent. It’s just not talent the way we’re used to. So yeah, the point is keep your mind open to new forms of performance, and open your artistic horizons to allow less traditional types of work in. I guess. But more importantly: Nick Cage is actually really great. I’m going to keep pushing this. Think Nick Cage is secretly the greatest actor ever? Let Austin know at wellens@wisc.edu.

THE PLAYLIST: Songs by guys who used to act, and probably should just have stuck with it.

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1. Leonard Nimoy—

“The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins” Yep. The guy that played Spock had a song about “Lord of the Rings.” May have been better without the tuba solo.

2. Joe Pesci— “If It Doesn’t Snow on Christmas”

This sounds exactly like you’d think a Tommy DeSimone Christmas to sound.

3. Steven Seagal— “Love Doctor” Enough said.

THE RECORD ROUTINE

Oops! ‘Britney Jean’ did not do it again for Britney Spears and co.

Britney Jean Britney Spears By Conor Murphy the daily cardinal

While the entertainment hype of autumn and early winter is usually reserved for movies laden with Oscar buzz, this year has seen multiple “Queens” of pop releasing new studio albums. From Lady Gaga to the up-andcoming Lorde, this season has seen a surge of female pop singers release albums. Some albums are finding chart success, and others are stumbling out as awkward flops. It is the latter category into which Britney Spears falls. Coming from a woman who has made her career with chart topping hits full of infectious

beats, Spears’ eighth studio release, Britney Jean, is an autotuned mess of “personal” ballads and lackluster instrumentations. While Spears is not known for her spectacular live singing, many of the tracks on Britney Jean sound so overproduced that her voice sounds far from natural. In her opening track “Alien,” a cliche mix insisting Spears is somehow an outsider, she says she “feels like an alien.” While we may not feel her pain, her overly tweaked vocals make her sound extraterrestrial. “Work Bitch,” while having Spears’ trademark infectious electronic beats, has mind-numbingly simple lyrics. Spears namedrops several luxury car brands, but the message of the song to— you guessed it—“work bitch,” seems lost on listeners. While the shoddy writing and awkward vocal production mar the album, the out-of-leftfield collaborations with T.I. on “Tik Tik Boom” and with her

sister Jamie Lynn on the horribly titled “Chillin’ with You” seem to detract further from the album. The songs differ, with “Tik Tik Boom” being a pseudo club jam and “Chillin’ with You” vying to be an electronic ballad of sisterly love, but both songs are far from honest reflections on Spears’ life. Collaborations with mega producers will.i.am, David Guetta and Diplo should merit some chart success, but, so far, Britney Jean has failed to reach the heights other pop divas have found this year: The album’s lead single hasn’t broken the top ten of the Billboard charts, unlike Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Lorde. After five months of production, this album is a sharp decline from Spears’ previous albums and a testament to how, sometimes, you can’t make an album blending Spears’ “down-home” charm and the change in electronic backing music.

Rating: D

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University must financially support diversity This editorial is the first part in a three-part series exploring campus climate and the new Diversity Plan. The second and third parts will be published Friday and Monday, respectively. Last fall the University of Wisconsin-Madison formed a committee of students, faculty, staff and community members to begin drafting the next strategic diversity plan to address campus climate issues. This Board is fully supportive of the initiative to make diversity a priority on campus. While we are dismayed by the delay of action in creating the plan, after speaking with committee members we believe the committee is on the right track to improve upon past diversity plans. According to committee members, this plan strives to expand the definition of diversity to include a variety of attributes including ethnicity, learning style, job level, physical abilities and experience. While admission and gradu-

ation benchmarks remain important, the group is aiming for a renewed commitment to giving the diverse array of individuals on campus a more beneficial experience, as well as fostering a more welcoming and beneficial Badger community overall. The committee is correct to take note that policy cannot change culture—we all must have a commitment to create a learning environment in which everyone feels comfortable. However, policy can provide the backbone and push needed to begin these changes. We applaud campus-wide efforts such as the Preferred Name Policy, discussion of the ethnic studies requirement and the campaign for gender-neutral bathrooms. We believe it is time to firmly acknowledge that whatever the

plan put forward by the committee this spring looks like, it will likely cost money. The past few years have made it abundantly clear that higher education institutions, including our own, are already struggling for funds. Unfortunately, diversity programming is often the first to go. However, this Board would like to suggest an alternative option—one that makes diversity a priority, not an extravagance.

We applaud campuswide efforts such as the Preferred Name Policy, discussion of the ethnic studies requirement and the campaign for genderneutral bathrooms.

On that note, we found it discouraging to hear the current committee is not working under any hint of a potential budget limit. Furthermore, committee members expressed uncertainty surrounding the funding process overall, saying the administration has so far lacked transparency in how the plan might be funded. We feel similarly and believe a more clear and honest comment on the amount of funding the university is committing to the project would be proof the administration is being proactive about and supportive of diversity. We realize expecting to hear a specific

Thursday, December 5, 2013 dollar amount is unreasonable, but we also have a number of concerns over a lack of pledged financial support in general. We would like to acknowledge the fact that the committee has made efforts to engage the campus community in the planning process and hope members will continue to do so until a final product is passed on to the university’s shared governance bodies. However, this Board is uncomfortable about the campus remaining in the dark with regard to when funding decisions will be made, who will make them and through what processes they will be made. We sincerely hope the university will make every effort to fully fund any plan that is able to pass through the governance structure with the backing of the campus community. This Board was also impressed to hear committee members suggest fundraising as a potential source of support for the plan. However, the university may be hard-pressed to find donors to back a plan in the beginning stages of its creation and implementation. We would encourage the university to consider a similar approach to that taken by our fellow Big Ten institution, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, where 1 percent was cut from each department’s funding to support diversity programming. After each department constructed diversity resources and a mechanism to prove their efficiency, the 1 percent cut was reinstated. This Board believes this model is an encouraging place to

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start for many reasons, including its emphasis on accountability and reinforcement of a campus culture that values diversity. We would like to see our university consider similar funding models.

We all must have a commitment to create a learning environment in which everyone feels comfortable.

No matter in what form, this Board believes the university administration should make a more firm commitment to support the diversity plan. Perhaps a preliminary funding model would lend more credibility to the process, and encourage more discussion and engagement with the planning process. Although we recognize the larger role of a change in attitude and mindset, which is pivotal to creating a more comfortable campus for all, money talks. Without funding support this plan could be a waste of the university’s time, the committee’s time and the campus community’s time. We urge the university to put forward its plans to firmly support the next strategic diversity plan by purse strings and by word of mouth. Do you think the university is doing enough for diversity? Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com

Sex education should be a positive, uniform experience Sara vinson opinion columnist

’ve talked with countless people about their sex education. It varies so widely, it is amazing we can all come to any of the same conclusions about sex. Sex is almost universally desired and experienced, unlike almost every other subject we learn in school. Whether someone is given progressive, comprehensive sex education or taught only abstinence, he or she will probably feel the need to do the deed once in a while. Because of that, everyone deserves a good sex education and there are a few must-have components of that. Kids deserve to know that sex happens, most of the time, for pleasure. Teaching that sex is solely for reproduction is extremely misleading. Do not teach children that sex is for making babies, teach them that sex causes babies and there are ways to prevent pregnancy. Because sex is mostly a fun activity, kids should get more of a head start on the basics of pleasure. I do not mean students should participate in a passion party with their health teacher, but a couple of basic tips and facts could decrease anxiety or mystery about sex. The clitoris. If you’ve ever been with a woman, ever hope to be with a woman, or you are a woman you really need to know about this magic button. It has over 8,000 nerve endings. Yes, many of us learned

that in high school but nerve endings mean sensitivity and therefore, pleasure. Along with the clitoris, students should be told women can and do masturbate. Women can and do have orgasms. That might seem obvious to us college students now, but too many young people, particularly girls, are left in the dark confusion of their own sexuality. Boys statistically discuss sex more than girls at a young age. They learn about masturbation, pornography and sexual desire from each other. But health class should include a shame-free attitude about these subjects, acknowledging them in a matter-of-fact way. In terms of education, abstinence-only curriculums should not be an option for schools. Abstinence pressure does not prove to lower sexual encounter rates, pregnancy rates or sexually transmitted infection rates. Think of it this way: Someone who had never heard of alcohol, never seen it or tried it would have no need for it, but no matter a person’s education about sex, he or she will have the instinct and desire to do it. So to teach children not to do something they will do anyway just teaches them to be ashamed of it, hide it or hope for the best rather than to ask

questions and be safe. Obviously kids need to know

the dangers of sex along with the good stuff. The human sexuality class here at the University of WisconsinMadison does a great job talking about STIs that American high schools could use to improve their own curriculums. Each infection’s prevalence, causes, ease of contraction, prevention, cure and care can all be addressed q u i c k l y. STIs are an increasing issue in Dane County, and I feel like there is always a piece of information missing in STI education in high school. My sex education in high school included “personal projects” about sexually transmitted infections. That means my teacher sat at a desk doing nothing while we, high school sophomores, were set loose with laptops and told to Google STIs. I have images burned into my brain because of it, but I do not remember what STI caused that image, so it was not a very effective teaching method. Parents and teachers deserve some education as well. If you think about it, you probably learned about sex from a fourth or fifth grade teacher who felt very uncomfortable saying penis or vagina in front of 11-yearolds. In high school you graphic by haley henschel might have been taught by a

health teacher/gym coach like I was. This woman was not interested in talking about getting a homerun, so to speak. Those teaching about sex need accurate, comprehensive information to pass on to the next generation. This information should be free of myths and free of discomfort. Kids should be taught sex is a natural, positive setting that includes risk and safety procedures like anything else. Parents deserve a support group and class for teaching their own children as well. Parents learning about sex education for their kids, sex-ed-ed I would call it, could help decrease anxiety about what kids will learn and do. Parents all need to understand the latest safety products and practices, the latest statistics, accurate terms and the truth about teens and sex. Sex education does not teach kids to have sex but teaches them how to make smart decisions. This class could be available to parents with kids of any age, leaving the decision of when to give “the talk” up to the parents. Kids deserve to start at a basic level, and we should raise the bar for that level. Sex is a personal journey, but learning things in college about your own body and sex in college is too late for many people. Learning more about safety and pleasure earlier could help on the journey to safer sex. Do you feel that your sex education was enough, or do you think it was lacking? Tell us your thoughts! Please send feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Eagles land to play UW By Jarek Petras the daily cardinal

The Wisconsin women’s basketball team (4-2 overall) will try to improve their home court perfection this Thursday against Boston College in the seventh annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The Badgers are 3-3 all time in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. This is the second time that Wisconsin will face Boston College (3-4) in the Challenge, last beating them at home 58-50 in 2011. “It’s always significant when you can play a school from a conference that is known for basketball, and has done really well on the national stage. ACC teams always compete well in the NCAA tournament and also throughout the year,” head coach Bobbie Kelsey said in a press conference Monday. Wisconsin is coming off a title game loss in the Vanderbilt Thanksgiving Tournament which was held last weekend. The Badgers beat Mercer 77-72 in the opening game of the tournament but fell short to host team Vanderbilt, 81-69. Senior guard Taylor Wurtz earned all-tournament honors for her performance last weekend, averaging 21 points, 10.5 rebounds and four assists per

game. She is also the leading scorer and rebounder for the Badgers this season averaging 14.7 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. “Taylor is the type of player that, when you need a basket, Taylor can get you a basket. She can make very difficult shots, ones that you don’t see a lot. She just has that talent,” Kelsey said. Defense is going to be a test for the Badgers Thursday as they have allowed their last three opponents to score an average of 74.3 points per game. Regardless of the high point totals in the last three games, the Badgers are forcing their opponents to shoot 23.3 percent from beyond the arc, good for second in the Big Ten. “Oh, yeah, I’m liking it. We’ve held most of our opponents to a low shooting percentage, particularly from the 3-point line, teams that are relying on that 3-point shot,” Kelsey said. Boston College has dropped two straight road games, both coming in the Cancun Challenge last weekend. The Eagles scored 53 points, their lowest point total of the season against USC in the title game. Senior guard Kristen Doherty will lead the way for the Eagles. She is averaging 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

EPL excitement continues Jonah beleckis real talk

ports are an entertaining spectacle. But there are those dull days when the expected results fall one-by-one into place. It was one of the more thrilling days in the English Premier League thus far, but taking a second glance at the results, they were all expected. Chelsea played bottom-feeding Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in a back-and-forth classic. Chelsea pulled out the late victory 4-3, but it wasn’t pretty. The beginning of the year saw many surprising ups and downs ,but things are slightly leveling out and the Blues have found their way into second place. Winning ugly is a crucial part of the beautiful game just like any other sport. There are few (if any) teams in the history of all sports that were dominant enough to win convincingly against all opponents. Manchester City should have been favored to beat West Brom on the road. They are certainly strong enough to win against any team in England on any given day, but their defensive woes and horrible home and away inconsistencies are stifling their credibility. It started as an impressive turnaround for Manuel Pellegrini’s men, jumping out to a 3-0 lead on the road despite only one away win this season. Two late goals made the score look closer than it really was, but it is another disturbing trend for Manchester City. It is increasingly worrisome to see such a night and day style of play from a team with championship aspirations. Another piece of a prototypical champion is consistency. The blue side of

Manchester pulled off an amazing comeback to win two seasons ago, but if they continue to tempt fate and make odd-makers pull their hair out, they’re chances of winning will slim. Liverpool’s Luis Suarez is one of the most hated soccer players on the planet. He has been suspended for things like biting and racism. However, his talent is truly unique and he is skyrocketing to being the favorite for the EPL’s player of the year award. After missing six games for his biting incident, four goals against Norwich pushed him to the league’s scoring lead. Imagine the damage he could do if his head was on straight enough to play a full season. Manchester United proved once again this season is a train wreck, and they are inching closer and closer to being eliminated from title contention. It is still early, but losing points like they did against Everton is a bad sign. United was never going to be as good without Sir Alex Ferguson. But when you have the status they have, failure is inexcusable. Expected does not mean boring. Things like Luis Suarez playing brilliantly and Chelsea beating arguably the worst team in the EPL are expected. But where England draws much of its lure is how they do it. Maybe the expected results happened, but we are continuously surprised with how they happen. It is entirely within the realm of possibility that we come down to the final morning not knowing who will be hoisting the EPL’s most coveted trophy. As viewers, it should continue to be an astounding season. Who do you think is the best team in England this season? Send your thoughts to jonah. beleckis@dailycardinal.com.

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In a low scoring game against Virginia, redshirt junior guard Josh Gasser led Wisconsin in scoring.

Badgers stays perfect in Bo Ryan’s 300th win By Blake Duffin the daily cardinal

A tough, ugly and defensive 48-38 win was all too fitting for head coach Bo Ryan as he celebrated his 300th career win with the Badgers. The Wisconsin men’s basketball team (9-0 overall) kept their perfect season alive Wednesday night in Charlottesville, Va. against the Cavaliers (7-2). The victory also marks the team’s second best start in school history. The Cavaliers came into this game with the No. 3 scoring defense in the nation, allowing an average of only 53.5 points per game. The first half would be no different, as they held Wisconsin to only 25 points. The Badgers were tested by the tough Cavalier defense early on and struggled to get good offensive looks, something they have not had a problem with thus far this season. They forced nine UW turnovers throughout the game. Wisconsin countered Virginia

with good defense of its own. The Badgers held them to only 20 points at halftime, the fewest points they have allowed in a first half this season. Junior forward Frank Kaminsky was the one Wisconsin player to make an impact on the offensive end. He scored seven points and had nine rebounds in the first half. Wisconsin stole the momentum early in the second half and paved their way to seven-point lead midway through the half. Virginia’s offensive struggles continued, as they were unable to convert on a field goal until the 11:18 mark. They shot only 22.4 percent from the floor on the game, while only converting on a single three-point shot. Senior guard Ben Brust entered the scoring picture as well, scoring eight points in the second half, including two three pointers. Despite gaining a 14-point lead midway through the half, the Cavaliers went on a run to close the gap to seven with 3:17

to play. Following a foul by redshirt junior guard Josh Gasser, Virginia converted on a pair of bonus free throws to close the game to a six-point Badger lead. Wisconsin quickly refuted the late Cavalier push by possessing the ball on the offensive end and converting on four late bonus free throws. They would go on to hold the lead and win their ninth consecutive game to start the season. The Badgers only shot 28.8 percent on the game, but their hardnosed defense proved enough to beat Virginia. Gasser would lead Wisconsin in scoring, tallying 11 points. UW looked more like last year’s team, as they marked a season low 48 total points. Their previous low was 59 points against Florida. Up next for Wisconsin is instate rival Marquette at the Kohl Center Saturday at 1:15 p.m. The Golden Eagles dropped from the AP top-25 this week.