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Madison voter turnout increases from 2019 By Kate Van Dyke STAFF WRITER
Madison voter turnout in Wisconsin’s Spring Primary was up 4.5 percent from
last year’s February election as voters cast their ballots Tuesday for the State Supreme Court and Madison School Board.
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Voters experienced delayed registration and confusion about their polling location due to technical difficulties with MyVote Wiscosnin.
Polls saw 47,599 registered voters in Madison despite online polling website MyVote Wisconsin experiencing problems — leaving some voters with delayed registration and confusion regarding their polling location. The problem with MyVote Wisconsin developed from a crashed server that had to be taken offline, Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney said in an interview with Wisconsin State Journal. The site crashed for some visitors, while others experienced long delays as it retrieved information. “We haven’t seen any indication that there’s anything suspicious going on,” Magney said. “We are still in the process of diagnosing the prob-
lem and figuring out a solution to it. When we know more, we will be happy to tell you everything we’ve learned.” If voters were experiencing problems, Magney recommended they use the backup polling location service gettothepolls.com while they addressed the issue. Magney does not expect the problems to continue into the nonpartisan general election in April or the partisan election in November. “This website has been working for many years under significantly higher loads,” he said. “This website has done very well in an election when we’ve had 60 and 65% turnout.” In the results from Tuesday’s election, current
Justice Daniel Kelly and Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jill Karofsky advanced to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, while Maia Pearson and Christina Gomez Schmidt will move on to the April 7 election for the Madison School Board. The technical difficulties with the online polling website did not deter UW-Madison student Annie Martin from casting her vote. Although she experienced issues on MyVote Wisconsin, Martin said she made it a priority to vote despite her initial difficulty. “Especially in a state like Wisconsin, every vote matters,” Martin said. “It’s very rewarding to participate in elections and to directly influence the issues that affect our country.”
Restorative Justice Project facilitates Victim-Offender Dialogues By Morgan Lock CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR
The Restorative Justice Project, sponsored by UW-Madison’s Law School, aims to serve victims and survivors in the aftermath of serious crimes by providing victimoffender dialogues. The Victim-Offender Dialogue program is an opportunity for victims, survivors and their relatives to meet with the individuals who have committed crimes against them. This process is completely confidential and voluntary on both sides. Crimes could include: homicide, sexual assault, incest, child abuse, domestic violence, kinapping/false imprisonment, robbery, armed robbery and burglary, among others. Jonathan Scherrer, the director of the Restorative Justice Project, is a clinical assistant professor in
the Law School with a seat on the Advisory Council for the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice. By facilitating a dialogue between a victim and their offender, the victim is able to have their questions answered, leading to reduced trauma in the aftermath of the crime. “By providing them a means of engaging with one another in a very positive way, we’ve seen really incredible outcomes,” Scherrer said. The dialogue works to humanize both sides in order to come to an understanding, according to Scherrer, who recalled when a victim advocated for the release of their offenders after their discussion. Alongside their dialogue program, the Restorative Justice Project also focuses on teaching students restorative practices in local communities. They provide opportuni-
ties for students to address conflict and harm in their own neighborhoods and schools in a coalition with the Dane County Community Restorative Court. The Court provides young adults who committed misdemeanor law violations in South Madison the possibility to appear before community members to ensure accountability, determine alternative sanctions and to help repair the harm done to the victim of the crime, according to their website. Their mission is to repair harm, reduce risk and rebuild the community. Since opening the program in 1987, the Restorative Justice Project has helped over 200 victims and survivors. Over 98 percent of participants said the dialogue was a positive experience and would recommend it to another person, according to Scherrer.
“Whatever it is that a victim is looking for, we try to get those questions answered for them,” Scherrer said. “The amount of peace and healing that results from engaging in this
process is incredibly valuable for the individuals involved.” “The [Restorative Justice Project] allows us to use the law as a tool for healing,” Scherrer said.
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Panhellenic Association joins collective fight against new Hub II apartments By Michael Parsky ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
As plans for the proposed Hub II apartments on Langdon Street halted last week, students joined Madison community members to express their concerns in anticipation of the apartment complex’s construction. Representatives from the UW-Madison Panhellenic Association met and discussed the proposal to build a seven-story, 124-unit edifice — called “The Langdon” — to occupy the empty lot at 126 Langdon St., which lies in a historical neighborhood and sits
in between UW-Madison fraternity and sorority houses. The Madison Plan Commission voted last week against the height of the structure, putting plans for the apartment edifice in limbo and doubts if the project will even continue, according to Ald. Sally Rohrer, District 8. Rohrer led deliberations and listened to student input, receiving recommendations as to what the vacant space should hold. Rohrer started reaching out to students after she noticed a lack of student representation when
a steering committee comprised of residents — primarily from the
“It was unjust because the people who are going to be living in [the neighborhood] weren’t involved in the process at all.” Sally Rohrer Ald.,District 8 City of Madison
Mansion Hill neighborhood — complained about the potential
impact of the apartment building on the community to the Urban Design Commission. “There were no students involved,” Rohrer said. “Both of the steering committee meetings were over winter break or during exam week. It was unjust because the people who are going to be living in [the neighborhood] weren’t involved in the process at all.” A major concern the steering committee noted to the design commission regarded a proposed rooftop pool and hot tub deck, which the committee ultimately
requested to be removed as a conditional use standard, according to the Cap Times. Core Spaces — the developers of the Hub II apartments — said they would collaborate with the steering committee to accommodate their concerns. “As always, we are open to listening to the steering committee’s suggestions,” Rodney King, a member of the development team
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Increase in students’ illegal Adderall use By Elea Levin STAFF WRITER
About two-thirds of young adults using Adderall illegally get it from their friends or roommates, according to a 2016 National Drug Use and Health survey. This research coincides with a rise in students’ illegal Adderall use on many colleges across the country — for both studying and partying. Since many students can obtain it legally through their own prescriptions, the drug is readily accessible. The stimulant drug Adderall is often prescribed to treat attention disorders like ADHD. But some non-prescribed college students buy it from peers so they can increase productivity and stay awake longer, especially during more academically intense periods of the semester. Easy access “I didn’t have to look around to get [Adderall], I just mentioned it once,” said a UW-Madison sophomore student who wished to remain anonymous. “I honestly probably wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t so accessible to me.” About 9.4 percent of U.S. children have at some point been diagnosed with ADHD, according to a 2016 CDC survey. However, since the symptoms of ADHD tend to become less severe with age, some students — who no longer need all of their medication for themselves — choose to sell their pills to peers. The anonymous source explained they got Adderall from her friend who had a prescription and charged $5 per pill. They have only taken the drug twice, and both times it was while studying for a particularly difficult test. Some students may be more inclined to illegally use Adderall in comparison to other drugs because they can buy it from a friend. And buying from someone you know raises less con-
Hub II from page 1 at Core Spaces, told the Cap Times. “We have modified our design based on some of their feedback and will continue to analyze any reasonable suggestion.” At the same time, the growing voices of UW-Madison students reflect similar interests to those of
cern about the drug being cut with other substances. “With Adderall, it’s an actual pill and you check the numbers and can verify what type of drug it is,” a fifth-year student anonymously said. “To me, Adderall seemed like a pretty regulated substance with a low risk and high reward.” Studies show 5 to 35 percent of college students have tried Adderall without a prescription and are twice as likely to use the drug as non-students in their age group. Effects of Adderall: Use and misuse Because Adderall is a stimulant, some choose to combine the drug with alcohol in order to feel a stronger effect while drinking. “Anytime you start combining drugs, you are increasing the risk of having some health problems,” said Professor Craig Berridge, who has done research on the pharmacology of ADHD. “At high doses, psychostimulants are going to impair decision making and other cognitive functions. That’s true with alcohol, too.” Individuals who take the drug infrequently without a prescription and do not combine it with alcohol are at relatively low risk for physical harm — but taking Adderall in high doses or with other drugs can be dangerous. “If you take more than someone is prescribed, you’re putting your body at risk for a lot of things, including addiction,” Berridge said. There are no known consequences for children who take ADHD medication for a prolonged period of time, and it can help curtail the risk of future drug addiction for people with attention disorders and otherwise would be at a higher risk, he said. While there can be some minor side effects, Adderall is highly effective in treating
attention disorders when used properly, Berridge added. “My mind doesn’t wander as much, and it definitely keeps me awake,” said sophomore Jenna Morris, who takes Adderall with a prescription.
Morris also cautioned users, warning that it can make people anxious, and explained individuals should be careful when they’re on it. Increasing pressure on college students, increasing Adderall use The rise in illegal Adderall use may be a consequence of society’s increased emphasis on higher education. The competitive environment of some college campuses may lead some students to feel like they need an extra boost from study drugs to keep up with their peers. “If a different approach to teaching was taken, students wouldn’t need to one up each other all the time,” the fifth-year student said. “The educational environment is very toxic right now. People aren’t very concerned about mental health.” With more and more stu-
cation, Berridge added. But because of the limited side effects, some students tend to think taking the drug illegally isn’t a big deal, according to the anonymous sophomore. She explained she decided to try the drug after other people told her it really helped them focus and only took it occasionally for exams. “It isn’t hard to find. In classrooms, a lot of people have definitely taken it once or twice,” she said. “It’s a much bigger issue than alcohol and weed.” All sources agreed there is little the university can do to stop students from selling pills or using the drug without a prescription. “There are now more adverse consequences associated with those symptoms [of ADHD],” Berridge said. “Society has shifted in a way that those behavioral features are more problematic.”
older residents. Rohrer said traffic congestion — particularly during August when students return to campus — and fears the new building would disrupt the charm of the historical three-story buildings that line Langdon Street, along with the overall character of the neighborhood, The Panhellenic Association
shared a similar sentiment. “I think for people who are really involved in [the Langdon] community, they thought [of the] change to their neighborhood as something that, even when they are alumni coming back to these places, would look different and have a different feel to it,” Rohrer said. More student-specific worries, according to Rohrer, included environmental concerns related to trash and the lot’s proximity to Lake Mendota, the impact of construction during the summer — and most notably affordable housing. “On this campus in general, there’s this concern that we keep building luxury, not-affordable housing options for students,” Rohrer said. “That’s really a student issue and a reason why students need to be involved in this process as well.” Students also suggested at the meeting the space could be used to construct a new house for an incoming sorority chapter or the lot could be turned into a park, according to Rohrer. While Rohrer and UW-Madison students cannot completely oppose the building due to zoning rights owned by Core Spaces, they could
still offer their advice about the proposed plan. The Panhellenic Association drafted a letter outlining recommendations for the building, accompanied by a petition to the plan commission, which approves building projects within the city. Still, in order to ensure the continued participation of Langdon residents in neighborhood affairs, Rohrer said she plans to revitalize the State-Langdon Neighborhood Association, which deteriorated about 10 years ago. With the help of Ald. Patrick Heck, District 2, incoming District 8 Ald. Max Prestigiacomo and members of Associated Students of Madison — who will oversee the board and maintain the health of the association — the studentdominated population of Langdon Street will have greater control over their neighborhood affairs. “[Langdon Street residents] haven’t had any representation and the surrounding neighborhoods have really made a lot of decisions on behalf of the area,” Rohrer said. “We’re looking at ways to make [the neighborhood association] more sustainable, even when stu-
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Amidst arguments over what makes a candidate electable, the
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presidential candidates are fit for office. While folks in politics almost never can agree on anything,
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the set of expectations proposed by a group of lobbyists, highlevel donors and plain old constituents was agreed upon with shocking speed — the meeting itself only lasted 12 minutes. Over 7,000 individuals, each with their own ideologies and priorities, voted on the standards via a polling application called “Kahoot.” (There were also some Friends trivia and “Guess that Fleetwood Mac Lyric” questions at the end of the survey.) Before announcing the established, unofficial metrics put forth by these influential Democrats, here are some of the unapproved standards that didn’t quite make the cut: 1. Has a plan for climate policy that will simultaneously mitigate global warming impacts without completely demolishing the global economy 2. Owns a dog, which is the only way to genuinely tell if someone is a decent human being with morals and values 3. Isn’t a lying, fake-woke bigot who aims to feed off young voters with pipe-dream promises that they will literally never fulfill 4. Can make one kickass grilled cheese While these standards had “relative merit,” according to DNC
Chair Tom Perez, they, “didn’t quite capture the type of individual we want leading our country.” “Luckily, the list we compiled is comprehensive and, I believe encompasses what I like to call the Democratic condition pretty damn well,” said Perez. “Now, we won’t need to argue over whether it is worse to be gay, a woman, old or problematic!” The list is as follows: 1. Able to eat fresh-out-of-themicrowave soup without burning their tongue 2. Can pull off a blaze-orange pantsuit in a way that is both fashionable and speaks to rural constituents 3. Die-hard advocate for the Oxford comma 4. Can spot, identify and name all 152 species of salamander endemic to the United States (with correct spellings) 5. Has a very convincing Steven Tyler impression that they are willing to whip out in any social or professional setting It is safe to say that the American public is in good hands as we gear up for the 2020 presidential election — after all, Trump possesses none of the standards above, which will certainly lead to his delayed departure from the White House.
Canada Goose is not cute: A brief history By Haley Bills Almanac Editor
The world really didn’t need Canada Goose™. Not only is the company an embarrassingly large tarnish on Canada’s name, but people are still donning the wretched brand on their backs. Despite article after article exposing the company’s godawful practices, Canada Goose™ is still kicking. Though it’d be easy to list every reason why the company is morally bankrupt, or why anybody who supports it must be without scruples, perhaps a brief history of the issue could shed some light to those who are still for some unimaginable reason in the dark … unless, of course, people want to start owning their actions for once. When the company was conceived, legend says the devil himself was struck with a feeling that something just wasn’t right. If that weren’t enough, second grade math teachers across the nation reported students’ parallel lines intersecting and the state of Denmark issued a statement declaring that “something is rotten.” This would all make sense when an up-and-coming social media influencer and general member of the Alpha Phi Beta Mu Chapter at the University
of Alabama tragically landed on the Canada Goose™ website when searching for extreme weather outerwear. After all, she had a trip planned to visit her family in southern Indiana where the temperatures were expected to be as low as 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Only the most expensive jacket would do. $1,400 later, the girl shared a photo in which she wore the garment, thinking it would be a quirky addition to her “Southern belle Instagram feed.” Given the jacket’s fatass aesthetically pleasing logo, fiscally irresponsible price and laundry list of other “desirable” qualities, the post naturally spurred a chain reaction, prompting thousands of Canada Goose™ purchases. Though it’s impossible to point to a logical reason as to why the company was popularized or why it is now flourishing, the current problem lies generally within two groups of people. For each, there is a simple solution that, if adopted, would easily correct their downright abominable behavior: 1. If you wish to display a gross amount of wealth: consider donating to a worthy cause like Project Coyote or Goodwill. 2. If you enjoy the killing of innocent coyotes and geese: stop.
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opinion The Pitfalls of Patriotism: A countrywide binding force or a dividing line?
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By Anupras Mohapatra and Sam Jones OPINION EDITORS
As an international student from the United Arab Emirates (rather, an Indian citizen brought up in the UAE away from his motherland) and a born-and-raised Midwesterner, we have different experiences with the concept of ‘patriotism.’ Yet, we both see love for country the same way — as a means of advocating for progress and change, not an excuse or justification to maintain antiquated laws and social norms. We can simultaneously be immensely proud and grateful for veterans and folx currently in the Armed Forces without being pro-war. We can love and care for America’s organic beauty while still recognizing we live on stolen land, and we do not need to exploit our natural resources in the name of capitalistic glory. We can protest and scream our grievances from the rooftops without being un-American — frankly, we think holding powerful people and institutions accountable is peak patriotism. A 2019 Wall Street Journal poll found 61 percent of American respondents reported that patriotism is “very important” to their values. Thus, we should use this energy and channel it in productive ways — not re-tweeting the filth spewed by the Cloyd Rivers and Kaitlin Bennetts of the world. As horrifyingly cliche as it is, we turn to the late President John F. Kennedy to offer a bit of rationalism for this argument.
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” This is one of JFK’s most well remembered quotes because of its gravitas and its universality. As Americans or non-Americans, legal citizens or not, we should view
ing oppressive systems and praising oppressive people. A Fox News poll from 2019 found 60 percent of respondents view participation in a political protest an act of patriotism. While it’s surprising that these statistics are so high, it is much lower than other answers
more traditional idea of patriotism — the flag-slinging, Confederate-loving, firework-burning sort. Yet, these forms of patriotism seem to continuously corner on selfish nationalism, centered around the propagation of American interests in the face of global crises.
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Partisanship seems to be splitting our country at the seams, rather than fostering positive dialogue. patriotism as an avenue for identifying systemic problems within our society and proposing solutions, rather than blindly uphold-
— joining the military racked up 84 percent and flying a flag tallied up to 85 percent. These latter activities fit into a
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We must step outside of our cloaks of star-spangled privilege and decipher why our citizens are in the negative situations they are. We must stop the “go back to where you came from” accusations and bigoted proclamations — even if our nation’s leaders continue to spew them haphazardly — and value each and every member of society. When a beloved house plant begins to die, you don’t blame it on the cold or the soil or its temperament and let it wilt — you get a sun lamp, move it to a warmer part of the home, and you nurture it. You adapt and adjust to fix the problem. In a country with the freedom and resources we have, we shouldn’t be letting our metaphorical house plants of peers just wilt, and blame them for their decline. We can’t keep neglecting our neighbors that are struggling, we must call on our legislators and influencers to bring those sun lamps out of storage and mobilize. We can’t keep dwelling in negativity and outright dismissal of human beings’ rights because of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or abilities. And we certainly don’t get to decide what it means to be an ‘American’ based upon these qualifiers — being American is all about democracy and the freedom to be whoever the hell you want to be. The true spirit of patriotism should not include the debasing of fellow human beings that identify differently from a ‘set profile’ because in reality, there just isn’t a one-sizefits-all way of looking at who is and isn’t a true citizen of the nation. Patriotism is about loyalty to the principles upon which the nation was founded — without closeminded support of template national identity. We cannot allow the idea of patriotism to render us disillu-
sioned, for disillusion sows the seeds for authoritarianism to run riot and ravage the fabrics strung together to form the nation in all its glory. Patriotism is an understanding that a perfect country really does not exist. Such an understanding promotes critical discourse, but also ensures in the failure of fear mongering. This is not a dismissal of threats but an understanding that paranoia can be destructive, often serving as yet another reason for justification of hate crimes on people that do not fit the existing, flawed mold. Wanting the best for the nation means supporting bipartisan resolutions that keep the best interests of all people in mind. Reaching a consensus is not easy, but with a reactionary mindset, it is impossible. Supporting oppression couldn’t be further from true patriotic spirit. Feigning ignorance to protect a flawed image of the nation or resisting change to preserve a perceived grandiose idea of the nation is far from true patriotic spirit. Patriotism should be objective and for the betterment of the country, transcending political ideals and acknowledging flaws rather than refusing to see them. An understanding of priorities is imperative. People should take pride in veterans who protect the liberties that form the bedrock of the nation not by supporting extravagant displays of military might — like instigation of unnecessary war or spending $1.2 million on military shows by diverting funds from park services — but by providing them a safe and comfortable means of life post-service. True patriotism is more than just belting out national songs or waving the national flag sky high. Indeed, it is about integrity and responsibility, with efforts being made for the greater good. It is about closing loopholes, not exploiting them. It is about believing the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and appreciating the heterogeneity of the nation. This idea extends further than just the identity of an ‘American’ — or whatever country you hail from. We are, above all else, citizens of the world. While it might seem like a very idealistic thing to say, it is in fact, reality. Isolationism only further pits humans against humans, just along arbitrary lines of geography, language and culture. We are far too intelligent and resourceful as a global collective to allow our least fortunate to feast off the streets while our most fortunate sit idle, collecting their gains due to the exploitation of labor and tax systems. We are better than this — and luckily, we have plenty of room for improvement. We must remember that no one person is greater than the nation, and no one nation is greater than the world. Sam is a senior studying journalism, development economics, and environmental studies. Anupras is a freshman studying Computer Science. Do you believe that patriotism is pulling apart our country? Do you believe channeling this energy in a manner focused on change and progress would be more productive? Send all comments to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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Take a trip to Grace Coffee Company on State Street to sip on an espresso, eat avocado toast, study with all your friends and even pet a Berenese Mountain dog.
The Grace Coffee Company experience By Kelsey Bridges STAFF WRITER
Coffee, pastries, avocado toast. Acai bowls, mimosas, a Bernese Mountain dog. All of these can be found in one place: Grace Coffee Co. Now in two locations, with a third opening in May, Grace Coffee provides an experience in your visit, not just a coffee order. State Street holds Grace’s first location that opened last spring. Housed in the former hat shop, Sacred Feather, it is in exactly that: a house. The front steps of 417 State St. are adorned with iron railings still reminiscent of the previous business with a feathershape on the sides. The feather doesn’t stand out, though. Grace
Coffee’s aesthetic seems to welcome it right in. The next thing you spot walking up the stairs is the big puppy staring right at you through the door. His tail is most definitely wagging. His name is Pablo — Pablo Escobar in full — and he aids the feeling of home. A homey feeling accompanied by a trained service dog means more to a college student than perhaps any coffee shop owner would have planned for. Near an environment of high stress and possible anxietyinducing atmospheres, a space enhanced with a comforting surrounding, kind employees and an animal trained to emotionally support may be just what one needs.
The owners of Grace Coffee knew what they were doing in the design of this shop. “I also wanted to create an environment where people can really feel at home,” Marley Orr, co-owner with her fiance Carlos Falcon, told The Capital Times. “I know how important it is to have a place like that.” This comes from the coffee shop experience Orr had where she used to work in Seattle before moving here. She would spend her days off still at the shop — it felt like home to her. Orr brought that same vibe to this coffee shop with an urban interior design and plenty of greenery on the tables and surrounding shelves. The seating is limited at the State Street location, but it feels
very much like a home shared with others interested in the same things as you and going through the same studying grind. Let’s not forget about the main attraction: the menu. Their coffee menu is simple on the blackboard behind the counter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experiment. You can find homemade coffee syrups to spruce up any of their espresso drinks. Their food menu is just as reliable as their coffee. It’s rather simple, laid out there on the written menu, but what is served to you is entirely more robust. Their avocado toast is a popular choice, including a thick piece of sourdough topped with fried eggs, balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, lemon juice and of course,
the avocado spread mixed with garlic salt and red peppers. The portion sizes at Grace are often large enough for patrons to request to-go boxes, as accounted for by frequent experiences with the toast and acai bowls. “I liked the idea of being able to have a small, solid menu of coffee and food where everything is really good, without getting too complicated,” Falcon told The Capital Times when describing the importance of having good coffee and good food. Grace Coffee Co. is highly recommended as it’s a hip spot to hang or study with a comfort dish and cup of joe — all while a dog’s snout pops up to your table to check on you every now and then.
To date or not to date: Truth about dating, relationships in college, finding your balance By Georgia Weir STAFF WRITER
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Keep high standards in college because relationships can get harder.
College is the first time we get to be truly (almost) independent — deciding whether to go to class or hit snooze, doing laundry, buying toiletries, etc. College can also be the time to find yourself, find your people, set values for yourself and learn what you value in a relationship. While this newfound freedom is exciting, the transition can be tough. Juggling a romantic relationship with everything else going on can add a tremendous amount of stress to an already stressful situation, but the key to almost everything in college is balance. Balance is also the key to a healthy relationship, especially
in college. One must balance the time they spend with their partner with a large number of other things going on in college. It can be hard to resist spending all your free time with your partner; however, spending too much time together can be quite toxic. Establishing boundaries is essential, but finding the right balance can be tricky and takes work. Trusting your partner can be hard, especially in the current college culture, but it’s more than necessary. Keeping communication open and setting boundaries are two of the key players in beginning a new relationship in college. You must be able to realize what you are ready for and what you want out of a relationship before you fully
commit to one. Being in a relationship may be the goal of some in college — which is great! However, with all the anxiety college brings, worrying about someone else is something not all people can handle. Some people are just not ready to fully commit to another person. There is absolutely no shame in deciding to fly solo, just as there is no shame in being in some sort of relationship during your college experience. Balance is important in a relationship, but also in any individual’s life. In college, balance is the key to happiness and success. When it comes to relationships in college, do what is best for you and your goals. That is how you will find true happiness.
Fill up your late-night cravings with State Street Taco Truck By Amalia Cerda STAFF WRITER
As crowds of students leave the night-life scene of Madison search for late-night dining, the Sabor Queretano Food Cart, more commonly known as “the taco truck,” is a frontrunner. In 2016, owner Francisco Armeta decided to invest his fortune in his brother’s food truck. Armeta works alongside partner Meribel Perez, with whom he shares two children. Their children, both fluent in English, often assist Perez
who works the window, while he cooks on the grill. Both Armeta and Perez are from Querétaro, Mexico — hence the name Sabor Queretano which translates to Queretano Flavor. The taco truck makes its appearance on State Street three times a week. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday the cart is parked next to Potbelly’s ready to cater to the late-night crowd until 3 a.m. The restaurant Taqueria Sabor Queretano, located on
East Washington Avenue, offers a more expansive menu while the food cart offers a simple menu of tacos, burritos and quesadillas. All menu items come with a choice of chicken, beef, pork or the vegetarian option of rice and beans. Their traditional tacos come with cilantro and onion, but they are more than willing to add classic American toppings like cheese, sour cream, tomato, and lettuce. While there are an array of options for students to choose
from when craving a late-night snack, many are loyal customers to the taco truck. Student, Isabella Dobbs, 19, commented on the truck saying, “My mom called me to yell at me for spending my entire paycheck at the taco truck. It’s my go-to late-night spot — every night.” Armeta used to work the truck alone, but its popularity has risen so much that they often need three people working. Lines hit their peak at around 1:30 a.m. when the late-night crowd
makes its strongest appearance. Armeta and Perez have seen it all while working on State Street late at night. People have even tried to pay for their food at the taco truck with fake money. However, the main focus of the owners is not the conflict that could potentially occur at 11 p.m. on a Thursday night at this popular spot. Their main concern is providing the best service and care to those who stop in and want to enjoy a hot quesadilla as a latenight snack.
sports Fill the Bowl, but with Confetti: Badgers win 2-1 in double overtime against OSU By Kalli Anderson PHOTO EDITOR
No. 2 Wisconsin battled and bested the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes for a 2-1 win in double overtime Sunday at the Kohl Center, in front of a 1400-person crowd. Badgers got redemption after a tough loss yesterday, only the fourth smudge on their near-perfect record this season. Wisconsin lost to Minnesota early in the season, then had a tough, close loss to Bemidji State during their only away series in January. The third loss came from Minnesota State in the second game of last weekend’s series. Yesterday, the Buckeyes beat out the Badgers 3-1, with all three of their goals coming in the first couple of minutes in the second period. Although senior forward Abby Roque came back to score one on Ohio State, the Badgers could not pull out a win for their Senior Day game. Back in October when the Badgers and the Buckeyes last met on the ice, Wisconsin won 3-0 and 7-3 in back-to-back games. “Obviously, we didn’t want to repeat yesterday,” sophomore forward Britta Curl said. “In the locker room, we said we’re tired of people saying that we can’t play from behind, so let’s go out there and let’s prove people wrong and let’s be a gritty team that won’t quit.” Despite the heart-wrenching loss for the Badgers, women’s hockey fans did not fail to show up to Fill the Bowl, an event that UW sponsors which honors first responders and military personnel. Former Madison Chief of Police Michael Koval, State President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Mahlon Mitchell and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Joe Rasemussen were all chosen as honorary
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Britta Curl netted the winning goal for the Badgers Saturday in double overtime, after a tough game against Ohio State. captains for the Badgers and ceremoniously dropped the puck before the game started at the Kohl Center. “I don’t really think [the crowd of 1400 people] really hit me until something in the game would happen and the whole crowd into it and they’re screaming break away chants or something,” Curl said. “Then it was like ‘oh, geez, there’s a lot of people here’, and it was exciting.” The game was played in the Kohl Center instead of LaBahn Arena, where the women’s hockey team usually plays. “It’s a big kudos to the community, to Madison, to the people who are willing to come in on these special occasions, to buy a ticket and go to an afternoon game and support us,” Head coach Mark Johnson said. “It’s a great relationship and we as a program certainly appreciate the fans willing to do that.” In the first 20 minutes of
play, UW fought hard against OSU, but to no avail. OSU’s junior forward Tatum Skaggs put one between the posts to give Ohio State the lead. Skaggs scored the first goal yesterday as well during a power play, which inspired two of her other teammates to score on the same power play. The Cardinal and White were starving for a goal and racked up a total of 11 shots on goal, but were deprived for the second period in a row against the Buckeyes. Penalties and power plays riddled the second period. Sophomore defenseman Madison Bizal blatantly fouled sophomore forward Sophie Shirley on a breakaway, and the referees awarded Shirley with a penalty shot, but OSU’s sophomore goalkeeper Andrea Braendli shut down the chance easily. OSU gave up their first powerplay when senior forward Rebecca Freiburger tripped
junior forward Daryl Watts. About a minute and a half into Freiburger’s penalty, OSU junior forward Emma Maltais got stuck in the penalty box for roughing for checking Watts against the boards after the play was blown dead. Although it was a 3 v 5 power play, Ohio State killed Wisconsin’s best chances at scoring and earned one of their own after Chayla Edwards was called for tripping. Luckily for Wisconsin, OSU couldn’t capitalize on the power play and the score stayed stagnant at 1-0 by the end of the second period. “It’s about four games now [that we’ve struggled with puck luck],” Johnson said. “Yesterday, you watched it, especially in the 2 on 1 in the second period with [Nicole] Lamantia and Presley [Norby]. Over the course of the season, they balance out, but that’s what made today so rewarding because we got ourselves through it.”
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And finally, in the last period of play, Roque followed the example she set yesterday and scored with nine minutes left in the game. After hitting Shirley’s skate instead of her stick with the puck the play before, Roque wrapped around the back of the goal to lift the puck up and over Braendli’s right leg. “I don’t think she thought I was going to get it back after the wrap-around,” Roque said. “I looked up and she didn’t have that corner blocked and I figured, I better do this right away. I don’t think she was expecting a third shot, so I was lucky enough to get that one off fast when she was still adjusting.” The Kohl center erupted with cheers, and the Badgers regained their normal intense energy before going into a sudden death overtime against the Buckeyes. “Coming out, looking at the fans, the lights, everybody’s screaming, they have the Get Loud screen on the Jumbotron and you just feel the energy through the stands,” Roque said. “I think that really changed the momentum. Even after my goal, the crowd was going crazy and I think that got to Ohio State and deflated them. I think that’s a big help for us, the fans that we have in Wisconsin that we have for our hockey program.” After a scoreless first overtime, Curl capitalized on a small but major opportunity and won the game for the Badgers during double overtime. “I told the team after the game, that that was a real gutty effort on that big ice sheet, the second day,” Johnson said. “It was nice to see everybody go home with a big smile on their face.” The Badgers hit the road to take on Minnesota Duluth next weekend, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. on Friday night.
Lewis key versus Terps By Kelsey Bridges STAFF WRITER
Coming from a loss against Iowa on the road Sunday, the Wisconsin Badgers (3-12 Big Ten, 11-15 overall) are preparing for Wednesday’s home game against the No. 7 Maryland Terrapins (13-2 Big Ten, 22-4 overall). Their loss on Sunday was by an overwhelming score — the Badgers had inconsistencies in rebounding and three-point shooting — leading to an Iowa final 97-71. Maryland had a dominant win against Penn State (1-14 Big Ten, 7-19 overall) Sunday, 10669, but going into halftime, the score was just 46-45 in favor of the Terrapins. That was before Maryland scored 60 points in the second half, making it their eleventh straight win. The Terps have been climbing the AP poll, and
now sit in seventh place. “We’ll get ourselves ready and that’s all you can do,” Wisconsin Head Coach Johnathan Tsipis said at a press conference on facing Maryland. “I like the way our kids prepare — I like how hard they play. It’s being able to capitalize on making sure we do that possession by possession, and to give ourselves the best chance to be successful.” Against Iowa, Wisconsin Sophomore Imani Lewis scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, making it her eleventh double-double of the season. She is now tied for fifth for most in a season for Wisconsin, and tenth for all time double-doubles. It was also her 16th straight game scoring double-digits. Senior Abby Lazewski has a double-digit streak of her own,
this past Sunday’s game against Iowa her fourth in a row. Freshmen Sydney Hilliard and Sara Stapleton also had breakout performances against Iowa, putting up 10 and eight points respectively. Look out for their performances against Maryland, and the team’s extra motivation to finish the regular season strong, after a rocky play since the conference season started. “I think you’re always trying to look at what can you make better, what can you improve with your team, with your individuals,” Tsipis explained. “I’m a big Jon Gordon fan, and I think taking the phrase ‘you can be bitter or you can get better,’ that’s what we’re going to continue to do with our group.” Tip off is at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kohl Center.
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‘High Fidelity’ hits all right notes By John Bildings STAFF WRITER
What do you get when you mix together a moody, confused and narcissistic record store owner, a Brooklyn-based backdrop and enough musical and pop-cultural references to make your head spin in circles? “High Fidelity” stars up-andcoming household name Zoë Kravitz as Rob Brooks, a genderswapped version of the character John Cusack made famous in the 2000 film adaptation of the
1995 Nick Hornby novel. Still the lonely owner of Championship Vinyl, Rob spends most of her days wandering the Crown Heights, spending time with her coworker friends Simon (David H. Holmes) and Cherice (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) and reflecting on past loves of her life. She wastes the moments in between thinking about how to make the perfect playlist and endlessly wonders why things didn’t work out with her ex-fiancé and number
five spot on her running “most memorable heartbreaks.” Rob learns that Mac has moved back to New York after fleeing to London – bringing back a new fiancé and even more heartache as she desperately tries to move ahead and put the past behind her. It’s definitely a hang-out vibe, vision quest watch more than anything, and if you love watching someone self-destruct right before your own eyes – it’s a journey you’ll enjoy.
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Zoë Kravitz stars as the lead in the new ten episode remake of the 2000 film ‘High Fidelity’ on Hulu.
While Chicago gets swapped for an upbeat, contemporary New York, small parts that made the film successful get carried over and transformed enough to keep us compelled– especially in the case of Rob’s deadpan, fourth-wall breaking monologues. Dispersed across the episodes and providing necessary background for the character’s personality, her turns toward the camera will make viewers sympathize with the notion of heartbreak. Definitively highlighted by a laugh-out-loud scene in which Cherice encourages a woman to avoid buying “Off the Wall” by Michael Jackson, the obsessive aspects of dedicated music fandom definitely find a modern way to carry over and resonate with hardcore fans. Don’t let those ideas scare you away though. From David Bowie to Fleetwood Mac, huge music follower or not, you won’t get lost in the shuffle– it’s about what you like, not what you’re like. None of these retreads work without Kravitz’s star-making depiction of female Rob, stepping out of the pseudo-hippie vibes she gave as Bonnie on “Big Little Lies” and truly shining inside her first starring performance on television. The daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, Zoë slides into the role of Rob with ease – blending a mixture
of hilarious, mocking views towards the modern generation with a strong sense of arrested development that leaps right off the screen. These lighter moments get coupled with several flashes of vulnerability and tenderness across the season when looking back upon failed romantic endeavors, a few of which could make even the most cold-hearted cynic feel for the character. Nonetheless, Kravitz churns out some of the best work I’ve seen so far in her career. Her performance alone deserves all the solo screen time she earns in just ten half-hour episodes, encouraging viewers to follow the advice she gives – stick around, there might be more here than what you thought. The story offers growth potential for both Cherice and Simon moving forward. Underlined by a late season episode in which the perspective flips toward Simon’s character, the shake-up serves as a nice launching point for future seasons, reminding us that maybe Rob – not other people – might be the source of the problem behind her missed connections. Binge-watchers, you can rejoice. “High Fidelity” plays all the classic hits and adds a few more, making it one of the funniest, resonant and most enjoyable shows to come out so far in 2020. You can find all ten episodes of “High Fidelity” available for streaming right now on Hulu.
Hi Pitchfork, let’s talk about your pretension problem By Emily Knepple ARTS EDITOR
The spaces for music media are small. Too often do I struggle to find where to turn online if I want to read an honest opinion of something, with all bias and editorial standards left at the door. Recently, Pitchfork has remained an open tab on my computer. I’ve always had hard feelings for the site, though. Regardless of their credibility, most writers talk as if there’s something the reader doesn’t know or maybe wants to but just doesn’t have the artistic intellect that all of their staff somehow embody to do so. When the new Hulu show, “High Fidelity,” came out last Friday, I was excited to watch it. There’s too many hidden gems in the series to not give it a chance and the opportunity to see Zoë Kravitz on screen for that long of a time excited me. I can confidently say that Pitchfork’s critical review, titled “We Didn’t Need the High Fidelity TV Show,” is too critical (wrong) and overlooks all of the good for the sake of doing what they do best, outlining the bad. I would offer that in a time of overwhelming masculine media, we actually do need a TV show just like this. While I respect Pitchfork and totally agree that they know what they’re talking about most of the time, I fear that they are starting to operate behind a facade of forced criti-
cism. Too often do I watch a song or album that was actually good get torn apart online and thrown into a conversation led by critics that actually benefit from this sort of thing. The “High Fidelity” review suggested that the new remake is trying to do something that doesn’t need to be done. John Cusack was the star of the 2000 movie remake of the 1995 novel by Nick Hornby. The novel, originally narrated by male perspective, deals with topics of sex and gender through that specific lens. While I think they make a few good points in their review, it does suggest that trying to swap gender narratives, with Kravtiz as the lead, is unsuccessful and sort of redundant. Cusack commented on the possibility of a female lead back in 2018 when news first broke about the show. While he seemed happy about the gender swap, he wasn’t exactly thrilled about the possibility of Disney, who originally had planned to put in on Disney +, rebooting it. It’s a tale as old as time; the question of a remake, and while it’s important, it’s not the overall goal of my piece. My problems with Pitchfork don’t make me an outlier. After research, I found an open letter on Reddit by a user who had been signing off of the site after years of loyalty. He alludes to the website being bought by Conde Nast and it’s spiral downwards towards assumed pretension. The author writes about how most reviews feel forced to fit cultural norms,
not actually giving their honest opinion on music. The comments are many, proving I’m not just someone with a crush on Kravtiz that got upset when people didn’t offer her performance praises online. Hornby, who has voiced his support for the remake, talks about his own conversation with Kravitz in a piece for Rolling Stone. He discusses
Kravitz’ spot-on analysis of his work and it’s relevance today. It’s an awesome ode to the series and sort-of a slap in the face of Pitchforks hypercritical narration of a show that isn’t meant to make you mad, but hopefully like it enough you can listen to its soundtrack. Other music websites include Pigeons & Planes, an extension of Complex, and Genius,
infamous for their lyrical walkthrough videos. Both of these sites engage directly with users and have strong online presence. All I ask is that Pitchfork take a step back and start looking at music and media as productions of our time. It’s no longer considered indie to hate on something that is good just because it’s popular, I hope Pitchfork can soon mimic this sentiment.
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