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Revised student conduct codes now in place By Robert Taylor THE DAILY CARDINAL

UW-Madison officials can now hold students accountable for misconduct occurring outside of university grounds. The UW System Board of Regents officially adopted the revised student code of conduct last spring, and the changes went into effect on campus Tuesday. According to the UW System code of conduct, officials may now punish individuals for a “pattern of behavior” they believe “seriously impairs the university’s ability to fulfill its teaching, research, or public service missions,” whether or not it occurs on campus.

“It is not the role of the university to decide what I do when I am outside of the university.” Alex Flanagan junior UW-Madison

“This means that students may be charged with misconduct for off-campus behavior when the misconduct is of substantial university interest,” Lori Berquam, UW-Madison dean of students, said in a statement. Under the revised code, offcampus student misconduct does not need to be criminal to be punishable by the university. UW-Madison also gained the authority to sanction students

in a manner independent of any ongoing criminal investigations. Berquam said the precise meaning of the controversial “substantial university interest” standard had not been settled, even though the change is already in effect. “The Offices of the Dean of Students are committed to working with students and student government to better define ‘substantial university interest,’” she said. The new conduct code also denies students the opportunity to have legal counsel speak on their behalf or cross-examine evidence unless the case would result in suspension or expulsion. In a past statement, the Board of Regents said these changes are part of an ongoing effort that was “designed to make the disciplinary process more educational and less adversarial.” Many UW-Madison students, however, have expressed concern about the legality of the change of codes. Alex Flanagan, a UW-Madison junior and political science major, said he feels UW-Madison would be stepping outside its boundaries if it were to act on any misbehavior outside of campus. “It is not the role of the university to decide what I do when I am outside of the university,” he said. “I do not understand the university’s motivation; student misconduct off campus should be dealt with by local laws and law enforcement and not by what the university arbitrarily decides to impose as its own interest.”

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The Urban Design Commission met late Wednesday night to initiate new renovations for the Edgewater Hotel. The Edgewater is one of the city’s most well-known landmarks, located in the Mansion Hill area.

Edgewater faces more hurdles with new design By Allison Geyer THE DAILY CARDINAL

The proposed renovation of the Edgewater Hotel, located at 666 Wisconsin Ave., may face many hurdles to gain approval. The Urban Design Commission faced a host of questions late Wednesday night, presented by those in opposition to the proposed renovation and new construction to the aging hotel.

Opponents of the plan are concerned about zoning and height restrictions, increased trafﬁc, obstruction of views from Lake Mendota and the Capitol and general devaluation of Madison’s Mansion Hill district. Despite proposed solutions offered by the project’s lead architects, the plans were still met with skepticism by commission members. The design team, led by Elkus

Manfredi Architects, pitched their plan as a work in progress and focused the presentation on their efforts to preserve and respect the historic neighborhood in which the Edgewater resides. The original 1940s tower would be restored, with efforts made to increase the size of the hotel rooms and bring the maintenance machinery up to code. urban design page 4

Hike makes state’s cigarette tax ﬁfth highest in country

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By Hannah Furfaro THE DAILY CARDINAL

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Teaching assistants Matt Davis (left) and Michael Childers play ‘Battlestar Galactica’ at a board-game event in the Humanities building Wednesday night.

A new 75-cent tax on cigarettes went into effect Tuesday, raising the total Wisconsin cigarette tax to $2.52 per pack, the ﬁfth highest state tax on cigarettes in the nation. The tax increase is expected to reduce the number of smokers in Wisconsin and deter minors from taking up the habit. Maureen Busalacchi, executive director of Smoke Free Wisconsin, said the tax increase in conjunction with the statewide smoking ban will reduce secondhand smoke and discourage minors from sharing cigarettes with friends. “If you can’t smoke at work and it’s expensive, you are either likely to cut down how much you are smoking or maybe you will decide to quit altogether,” she said. According to Pete Madland, executive director of the Tavern League of Wisconsin, the tax will

likely cause consumers to buy cigarettes illegally online or go to other states, such as Illinois, to make purchases.

“I think the 75-cent increase is not going to offset the loss in sales.” Pete Madland executive director Tavern League of Wisconsin

The returns generated from the tax increase will be treated as allpurpose revenue. Madland said the tax increase will cost the state money overall and smokers will be forced to “pay the bills” for state projects. “Hopefully the government makes up the money by the increase cigarettes page 4

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ow, I’m not one to claim I can foresee the future. I’m certainly no psychic, but I did watch two episodes of “Crossing over with Jonathan Edwards” once. I also totally called that Lance Bass was gay. Swish! Regardless, I have some strong inklings about next year that I just can’t ignore—inklings that manifest in the form of a burning sensation when I urinate. Well, at least I hope that’s an inkling about the future... I guess that’s another story for another column. Without further interruption, I give you Jon’s bold predictions for the fall semester: Prediction #1: Badger Football will ﬁnish with a 4-17 record. Now I can just hear the cynics going to town on me already: “But Jon, the Badgers only play around 12 games, with the chance at one additional bowl game!” You obviously aren’t seeing the big picture.

With the state of the economy, Badger athletics are going to have to rely on desperate measures. Translation: Scheduling 10 extra home games against mid-major opponents in order to create a massive revenue stream. The only caveat? The Badger football team, drunk on conﬁdence and Open Pantry food and beverage, will stroll into the games completely unprepared. A year later, Badger football will switch to a 162-game schedule. Don’t believe me? I’ll be the guy waiting over at gate M in Camp Randall saying I told you so. Keep an eye out for me, Badger fans. Prediction #2: Crime will go down, but criminals breaking out in song and dance numbers will exponentially increase. Campus safety has become paramount to just about every single facet of our fair city. The university is doing everything it can to assure students they are safe on the streets. Our Common Council alders prioritize downtown lighting and neighborhood watch programs. The verdict: It will pay off and campus safety will thrive, but we’ll face some unexpected consequences. The criminals, unable

to cope with the increased safety measures, will be forced to express their frustration via complex dance routines under the glow of city streetlights and ear-bursting solos featuring lots of high-octave jumps. At that point, our city and campus leaders will face a herculean decision: Avoiding another off-Broadway knockoff of “Rent” on our streets, or sacriﬁcing the wellbeing of student and citizen safety. Those look like comfortable shoes Chancellor Biddy Martin wears, but I would not want to be in them for that life-altering decision. Prediction #3: My ex-girlfriend Sherry will return my calls. Seriously, we had been going out three months, and suddenly she’s too good to talk to me after we break up?! ARE YOU GOING TO PRETEND LIKE THOSE THREE MONTHS NEVER HAPPENED, SHERRY?! ARE YOU?! THIS COLUMN WAS FOR YOU! Prediction #4: Mountain Dew will become the ofﬁcial sponsor for UW-Madison. After taking intense heat and scrutiny for not bringing enough “extreme” change to the UW-Madison campus,

Chancellor Biddy Martin will take the criticism much too literally. Seconds after the complaint, Martin will contact Mountain Dew headquarters, yell “EXTREEEEEME” into the receiver, and hang up. Within days, UWMadison will never be the same. Bascom Hill will be converted into an eXXXtreme downhill snowboarding slope, covered with half pipes, jumps and grind rails. The history department will be replaced by MOUNTAIN BIKING STUDIES, and professors will be replaced by blaring stereos playing metal music with heavy bass riffs. Final exams will consist of every student in a class racing to the top of a snow-covered mountain for a single can of Vault Energy Drink. The grading system will be changed to the “X” system, in which you are graded on a scale of Extreme to Exxxxxxxxtreme (the more x’s, the better). Prediction# 5: Jon Spike will win a Nobel Prize for his page 2 column. I’ll make Mother Teresa look like Michael Vick. Bet on it. Do you have a bold, Mountain Dew-related prediction for the upcoming school year? Send Jon an e-mail at spike@wisc.edu.

ASK THE DEER CARDINAL Life is hard. The Deer Cardinal is here to help.

Deer Cardinal, It’s my first football game, and I’m a bit nervous. What advice would you give to a rookie Badger fan? —Ronnie P. Monamaloola Ronnie, Ahh, to be young again. I remember my first football game. Actually, I don’t, really. Rumor has it after my 7th shot of 151, I arrived during the 3rd quarter just so I could jump around and ended up punching a hefty security guard named Ralph. But I digress, Ronnie. As a freshman, remember these three tips, and you’ll be a Badger expert in no time! 1) No matter what is going on on the field, always do the wave. Whether the Badgers are on their way to an easy victory over Wofford

or getting blown out by Penn State, the wave remains a constant. 2) Don’t show up for the ﬁrst half. If you’re on time to the game, people will think you’re a loser, not a boozer. Try to arrive sometime just before halftime, then, as the Badgers are about to score, force everyone in the aisle to move so you can go buy a hot dog. Gotta get those drunk munchies bro. 3) Don’t wear red. What is this, communist China? Want to blend in with the sheeple of Camp Randall? Of course you don’t. Why not wear that bright green polo shirt your mom got you for your birthday instead? Deer Cardinal, I tried to go to my English 100 class this morning, and got totally lost. How

do you unravel the mysteries of the Humanities building? —Don S.� Don, This is a tricky one. It’s well known that the Humanities building, constructed by Nicholas Flamel in 1378, has a number of enchantments and spells protecting its classrooms from prying students. However, with a little luck, even you can penetrate its deepest depths, and avoid the falling ice that has crippled so many. If you’re looking to reach 1101 Humanities, simply return to the front entrance and tap the 4th brick on the left hand wall in the 5th row up, and a magical gateway will open. If you’re trying to get to the music practice rooms, you’re going to have

to play a chromatic scale on your instrument while turning three times clockwise. And if you want to ﬁnd the everelusive 2650 Humanities lecture hall, simply take your schedule, tap it with your pencil while saying “I solemnly swear I won’t fall asleep in class,” and the classroom should appear. If not, who gives a shit? It’s English 100, nobody gets less than a B anyway. Got a question for the Deer Cardinal? Email deercardinal@dailycardinal.com.

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Health officials urge students to prepare for swine flu virus By Brandice Altfillisch THE DAILY CARDINAL

Officials from University Health Services discussed ways for students to protect themselves from the H1N1 virus at an information session Aug. 27.

“Students who are not able to [go home] are going to be isolated within their rooms.” Sarah Van Orman executive director University Health Services

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Members of the Associated Students of Madison approved changes in the bylaws to allow ﬁrst-year students with more than 24 credits to remain eligible to run for freshman seats in ASM elections.

ASM revises freshman eligibility policies By Melanie Teachout THE DAILY CARDINAL

Any first-year student can now run for a freshman seat on the Associated Students of Madison’s Student Council, thanks to an amendment passed at a meeting Wednesday. Before these revisions, students with more than 24 credits were ineligible to run as a freshman representative, regardless of whether they were a first-year student at UW-Madison. Representative Erik Paulson said many first-year students actually have sophomore standing, making them ineligible to run for the seats. “The problem is that ‘freshman,’ to most of us, means someone that is new to campus,” he said. “To the university, it means anyone who has fewer than 24 credits.”

Representative Colin Ingram said transfer students and incoming graduate students are both new to UW-Madison as well and represent a voice that has never experienced student life at UW-Madison.

“To the university, [freshman] means anyone who has fewer than 24 credits.” Erik Paulson representative Associated Students of Madison

“Voting for this law as it is right now will be a vote to exclude new graduate students, new profes-

sional students and new transfer students from being represented in this body,” he said. According to Kurt Gosselin, ASM secretary, when the constitution was written, the creators had a different definition of the term ‘freshman’ because of lower numbers of incoming freshmen with existing college credits. “We’re seeking to clarify our original constitution and redefine what our framers thought freshmen were ... and I do not believe it was in the framers’ intent to include incoming transfer students, graduate and professional students,” he said. Although Paulson suggested more time to discuss the amendment after significant debate, it was passed by a 15-2 vote.

UW System trying to revitalize four-year graduation contracts By Rebecca Autrey THE DAILY CARDINAL

Some UW System schools are attempting to revitalize voluntary contacts for freshmen that guarantee graduation in four years and offer academic programs to

help students graduate on time. The contractual agreement between the student and the university is part of a systemwide program called the Four Year Graduation Agreement. Joan Thomas, dean of students at UW-Stout, said the program is a way for the university to guarantee support for students who stick to a strict, four-year academic schedule. The program does not appear to be very well known among students or faculty in the system. Thomas said 41 freshmen signed the contract at UW-Stout last year, even though every student was told about the program during their first advising session. John Lucas, senior university relations specialist at UW-Madison, had never heard of the program.

“I don’t know anything about these contracts and whether that’s something that we’ve had here or not,” he said. Thomas said if a required class is not available, or if a suitable alternative cannot be found within the four-year timeline, then the school will pay for the required credit. According to the UW-Madison provost website, UW-Madison also promises to pay tuition under similar conditions. “Essentially it commits the institution to making sure that the courses will be available in a way that students will be able to enroll as full-time students in four years and complete a degree,” Thomas said. At UW-Madison and UWStout the agreements are not applicable for every major. Students enrolled in a fiveyear plan, such as a teacher certification program, are not eligible to sign an agreement. Any UW-Madison freshman interested in signing a contract can send an e-mail to provost@provost.wisc.edu with “Four Year Graduation Agreement” in the subject line.

Dr. Sarah Van Orman, UHS executive director, said she coordinated the meeting to inform people on how to minimize the impact and spread of the disease—which is also known as swine flu—across campus. According to Van Orman, students should wash their hands frequently, cough and sneeze into their sleeves and keep their hands away from their eyes, nose and mouth to avoid getting sick. She said people with certain health conditions should also take into consideration their risk of catching a more severe illness. “Medical conditions that we’re focusing on are diabetes, asthma and underlying medical conditions where there’s some degree of suppression or general weakness of the immune system,” Van Orman said. She also said it is important to go home if sick to stop the virus from spreading. Special steps will be taken for students with H1N1 who are unable to go home to iso-

late them from other individuals. “Students who are not able to [go home] are going to be isolated within their rooms—food will be delivered, they’re going to be asked to wear a mask when they move to the restroom,” Van Orman said. According to Aaron Brower, vice provost for teaching and learning, aside from allowing students to take sick leave, professors will provide additional resources to ensure the continuation of classes. “We’re encouraging instructors to think about the entire range of ways in which instruction can continue,” he said. “Some of them are high-tech ways—putting materials online. Some of them are actually remarkably low-tech—having conference phone calls, setting up a kind of Facebook page for classes where the size is manageable that way.” “We’re encouraging instructors to think about the entire range of ways in which instruction can continue.” Aaron Brower vice provost for teaching and learning UW-Madison

A two-dose vaccine intended to prevent infection from the virus is expected to be ready by mid-October. Van Orman encourages all students to get the vaccine when it becomes available and hopes to get 50 to 70 percent of the campus vaccinated. For updates on the H1N1 virus, visit www.flu.wisc.edu.

Cold or ﬂu? Cold Symptoms arise gradually Fever, chills and body aches are unlikely Cough, sore throat and stuffy or runny nose are possible No stomach problems Flu Symptoms arise quickly Fever is likely Dry cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, chills and stuffy or runny nose are possible Source: University Health Services

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Burglars strike downtown residences Residential burglaries have become increasingly prevalent throughout the downtown and campus area in recent weeks. A residential apartment was robbed early Monday morning on the 600 block of North Frances Street, the Madison Police Department reported. The victim, a 19-year-old woman, lost her wallet, including money and credit cards, but no one was injured. The victim and her roommates left their apartment to go out Sunday night around 10 p.m., and surveillance cameras in the building show an intruder attempting to enter unlocked apartments around 11 p.m. Once the intruder discovered the victim’s apartment to be unlocked, he entered. Although the burglary did not

include forced entry, many recent downtown burglaries have. Cutting window screens and then reaching inside for readily available items has happened on more than one occasion. However, the majority of burglars are looking for easier ways to get inside through unlocked doors or windows, police said. Expensive items such as iPods and laptops are especially at risk; even moreso when left in vulnerable places that are easy to spot. According to a police report, burglars have been attempting to steal when it is likely the resident will be gone, such as on Friday or Saturday night. Police emphasized that all downtown residents should lock their doors and keep small electronics out of view and locked away. —Caitlin Gath

Man assaulted on night of birthday

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The Central Library, located at 201 W. Mifﬂin St., will soon be torn down to make room for a brand new, state-of-the-art public library. The library will have to ﬁnance $10 million through private funding.

Mayor requests $37 million for new public library in budget By Caitlin Gath THE DAILY CARDINAL

Mayor Dave Cieslewicz publicly endorsed plans for the complete renovation of the city’s

Central Library at a press conference Monday morning. Cieslewicz will request funding in his capital budget—which was presented to the Common Council Tuesday—for a brand new, state-of-the art library to replace the current one at 201 W. Mifflin St. “Obviously this is a facility that has served the city well for many years, but it’s time that we reinvest,” Cieslewicz said. “This library is just really indicative of how we need to respond to the recession: not by being passive, but bold and aggressive.” According to Cieslewicz, the Madison community has greeted the renovation with signiﬁcant support, which could have a positive effect on funding for the project. “This project will allow us to create new property tax revenues … and overall my capital budget will come in $2 million dollars less than the original target,” he said. Rick Chandler, vice president of the Madison Public Library Foundation, a private volunteer organization that raises funds for the library, emphasized that the project will be a significant challenge, but said the community is ready to rally behind it and show strong support. The total cost of the project, including both public and private

costs, is $37 million. Seventeen million dollars will be funded through the public, $10 million will come from private funding, $6 million will come from tax credits and $4 million will come from the developer, Fiore Companies. President of the Library Board Tripp Widder said the board is thrilled and delighted the mayor has decided to include the renovation in his budget. “Symbolically it serves to underscore what Madison is: commitment to literacy. And what better way to announce that than a brand new, state-of-the art public library,” Widder said. Widder said it would be a new amenity for Madison residents who live downtown. Scott Vaughn, director of the Building and Construction Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin, said the project would create jobs for the city. “The project will create 200300 construction jobs paying families supporting wages with benefits, as well as permanent positions when the project is completed,” he said. Vaughn said as a member of the Madison Board of Public Works he is confident the city will receive great bid prices for the project.

A Waunakee man visiting Madison to celebrate his birthday received a surprising gift early Wednesday morning when a stranger punched him in the mouth. According to a police report, the 19-year-old man was walking along the 800 block of West Johnson Street around 12:30 a.m. with several friends when three men approached them. The victim said the three suspects got out of a maroon Ford Explorer and walked toward him and his friends. The largest suspect assaulted him and asked one of his

urban design from page 1 The proposed addition, a 199-foot combined tower and penthouse, would sit far enough to the east that the view along Wisconsin Avenue could remain as is. The new tower would mimic the design of the original, but on a larger scale, according to supporters. A street-level plaza and terrace are also featured in the design, with a grand staircase connecting everything to the lake. In addition, the structure’s plan includes various steps toward making the building a sustainable development. Energy-saving construction techniques, such as a “green”

cigarettes from page 1 in the tax, but I think this time they went to the well once too often, and I think the 75-cent increase is not going to offset the loss in sales,” he said. Busalacchi said funding for tobacco control and prevention programs was cut by 55 percent last year and he was disappointed to ﬁnd out the revenue generated

friends if he wanted to fight. The largest suspect is described as a man between 6' and 6'1", over 250 pounds with short hair and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black leather gloves with holes for the fingers. The other suspects are described as two Hispanic males in their early 20s, both around 5'7" and weighing 140-150 pounds. They were also said to be wearing black sweatshirts and pants. The suspects were last seen near the Kohl Center, according to the report. roof, urban gardens and an improved sediment filtration system for stormwater drainage are among the ideas proposed for the Edgewater. Still, the big concern remained the height of the building, with many saying it would set a precedent for the area and lead to further constructions of that magnitude. It was also suggested that such a large-scale construction would flatten the natural topography of Mansion Hill and restrict pedestrian access to Langdon Street. However, some community members present said the Edgewater is currently tiredlooking and that the proposed addition is a chance to restore its former status. by the new tax will not go toward those programs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every pack of cigarettes bought and sold in Wisconsin costs $9.53 in resources used to prevent or treat tobacco-related diseases. “We are still basically subsidizing smoking in this state, but we are moving the right way,” Busalacchi said.

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The mystery behind segregated fees

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his past January, a group of UW-Madison students traveled to Haiti to investigate the possibility of bringing electricity to the community of Bayonnais. Engineers Without Borders, a student organization on campus which has in the past received a large part of its funding from segregated fees, financed the trip. The main student government committee that finances groups on campus has since cut funding to EWB, however, and if the student group elects to send other students abroad in the future, it will have to be financed solely through fundraising. Fortunately, EWB is accustomed to raising money to send members abroad. According to treasurer Eyleen Chou, the organization started receiving funding from segregated fees two years ago. “Before then, we operated without segregated fee funding,” Chou said. “So there were far less opportunities for students to travel.” Other organizations on campus are running into the same financial situation. During the 2008-’09 academic year, the student government denied the funding requests of several other student groups that had previously relied on the university for financial support. The Student Services Finance Committee, which is responsible for determining the distribution of funding, turned down Vets for Vets, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Student Council

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The SSFC regulates funding for student organizations at the university. But some students wonder how exactly the process works and how it beneﬁts them. JENNIFER LACH/CARDINAL FILE PHOTO

The Student Services Finance Committee determines funding for various organizations on campus and regulates segregated fees.

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and Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow in addition to EWB. According to former SSFC member Megan Schmitz, the SSFC denied funding to these student organizations because they no longer meet established requirements as a group eligible for funding. “I think students are going to be more reluctant to approve increases in segregated fees for new facilities.” William Richner assistant vice chancellor UW-Madison

“A lot of them just don’t meet the new criteria,” Schmitz said. “And a lot of them just don’t meet them as a direct service.” Schmitz is referring to the SSFC’s requirement that a student group must be “accessible and tailorable” to all students on campus to be considered for funding through the General Student Services Fund, along with other requirements mandated by ASM bylaws. The SSFC accepts budget proposals from organizations on campus and decides whether or not they are eligible for financial support from the GSSF. Currently, 14 student groups receive funding by way of the GSSF, including the Multicultural Student Coalition, WSUM and Badger Catholic. The GSSF gets its funds from the allocable portion of segregated

fees paid by students each year. Segregated fees are part of students’ tuition that the university distributes to extra-curricular institutions, and which are broken down into allocable and non-allocable funds. Along with the GSSF, allocable fees fund the student government on campus and the bus pass program. The other portion of segregated fees goes into a non-allocable fund, which the university then distributes to various services on campus. Money from this fund goes to University Health Services, union fees, the Child Care Assistance Tuition Program, the Student Activity Center and UHS building fee and intramural sports. Source of segregated fees The steepest increase in segregated fees during recent years comes from construction taking place on campus. Since the 2005’06 academic year, the university has increased the amount going to the Student Activity Center and the Union from $182.96 to $340. The GSSF, on the other hand, now receives $41 a year, which is down from the $67.48 amount during the 2005-06 school year. According to Assistant Vice Chancellor William Richner, students are concerned about the increase in fees going toward the construction of facilities on campus. “I think students are making their voices known and I think students are going to be more reluctant to approve the increases

in segregated fees for new facilities,” Richner said. This past year, students contributed over $33 million in segregated fees. Whereas university officials have the final jurisdiction in non-allocable fees, students have a say in how the SSFC spends allocable funds on campus. However, some students are unaware they pay the segregated fees, or that they even exist. Narith Ol, a graduate student at UW-Madison, did not know what segregated fees were, only that she pays them. “I’m starting to learn more and more ... that it’s really hard to change the way things are.” Megan Schmitz former SSFC member UW-Madison

“The first [time] I noticed it was when I checked my tuition bill,” Ol said. “I never really understood what it was.” Likewise, UW-Madison senior Miles Johnson did not know what segregated fees were. “Maybe it should be more clear what segregated fees are so that people like me who are almost done with school and don’t even know can know what we’re paying for,” Johnson said. Whereas Johnson agrees with the allocation of segregated fees, Ol has more reservations about the entire process.

“I wouldn’t want my money going to some other special interest group that I don’t care for,” Ol said. “And even with the activities fees. I don’t really make use of the gym. Last year I didn’t know that the SERF was for students and so I never went there.” Student review of budgets According to Richner, when the university took a closer look at the segregated fee process at UW-Madison during the 1996’97 school year, they found that it allowed for student participation and was favorable when compared with other campuses across the state. “They wanted to look at whether the budgets were getting student review,” Richner said. “And essentially they looked at every campus and said ‘you ought to do what Madison is doing. They review all of the non-allocable budgets and the students participate.’” Although students are able to voice their opinions about the system, it can be difficult to see desired changes take effect, according to Schmitz. “I’m starting to learn more and more ... that it’s really hard to change the way things are,” Schmitz said. However, despite some challenges involved in the process, Schmitz said the university takes students’ opinions strongly. “We have the students at heart, Schmitz said. “We’re not doing this for ourselves. It’s something bigger.”

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Former members of SSFC discuss student issues in a meeting at the Memorial Union.

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Evil Bird

By Caitlin Kirihara kirihara@wisc.edu

Angel Hair Pasta

By Todd Stevens ststevens@wisc.edu

Solution, tips and computer program available at www.sudoku.com.

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.

Classic Sid and Phil

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Today’s Crossword Puzzle

The Graph Giraffe

Charlie and Boomer

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By Natasha Soglin soglin@wisc.edu

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Wisconsin vs. Northern Illinois

INSIDE THE GAME

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Wisconsin Badgers (0-0 Big Ten, 0-0 overall) vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (00 MAC, 0-0 overall) Series: Wisconsin leads the series, 10-1

Time: 6 p.m. TV: Big Ten Network Radio: Wisconsin Radio Network (with Matt Lepay and Mike Lucas)

Wisconsin’s Bret Bielema (Fourth year as head coach: 28-11 career) and Northern Illinois’ Jerry Kill (Second year as head coach: 6-7 career).

Wisconsin begins the season with four straight games at Camp Randall and with Bret Bielema on the coaching staff. The Badgers are 30-3 at home.

Northern Illinois Huskies

Wisconsin Badgers

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Moore, Martel WR Evans, Sean CB Fillingim, Ryan K Grady, DeMarcus QB Salerno, Ryan K Bryant, David FS Smith, Chris CB Van Laanen, Jody S Neir, Ryan P Ashford, Perez WR Brown, Me’co TB Smith, Donald DB Butler, Devon LB Clark, Willie WR Lewis, Marcus WR Harnish, Chandler QB Johnson, Anthony WR Lynch, Jordan QB Morris, Ryan QB Salerno, Mike K/P Ng, Matt WR Hill, A.J. QB Walker, Ron WR Coughlin, Tommy QB Kamenjarin, Nick LB Davis, Tommy CB Anderson, Justin TB Kremer, John DB Crider, Rickey TB Daniels, Kiaree CB Ware, Dominique CB Wilson, Tracy SS Hanson, Corey LB Barrington, Scott TB Williamson, Spencer LB Spann, Chad TB Muhammad, Furgan WR Delegal, Jordan LB Jefferies, James DB Knight, Tyler DB Bell, Cameron RB Thorgesen, Boone DB George, Patrick CB Skarb, Kyle FB Smith, Alan TB Clark, Tyrone LB Kube, Alex LB Sobol, Mike SS Barnas, Garrett SS Jacques, Victor LB McAvoy, Pat FB Tranchitella, John LB Kirkland, Antione RB Bolding, Darnell DE Lepper, Mike FB Rainey, George LB Christian, K.C. FB Mahmens, Mark FB Gettis, Adam DE

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Smith, Calvin Flahive, Connor Kritikos, Mike Wilber, Josh Adamski, Eddie Anderson, Zach Brown, Phil Schiller, Pat Coffman, Jake Owen, Nolan Bice, Brandon Krause, Mike Skatrud, Kevin Jackson, Ed Tense, Panan Olson, Trevor Sabock, Kevin Elliott, Ross Onyebuagu, Jason Sayre, Jeff Otis, Keith Phillips, Jon Pegram, Logan Wedige, Scott Pawlak, Joe Kiel, Adam Rigo, Jerry Volk, Jared Krempel, Matt Cox, Landon Palmer, Nathan Williams, Preston Cunningham, Reed Clasey, Tyler O’Toole, Riley O’Neal, Stephen Edem, Dan Schepler, Jason Groeniger, Nick Newcomb, Ron Bond, Travis Baxter, Alan Wells, Anthony Lawson, Brian Coleman, Adam Hopkins, John Progar, Sean Jenkins, Kyle Beckner, Bryan Marks, Jack Pirkle, D.J. Jefferson, Nabal

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01 Toon, Nick WR 02 Valai, Jay DB 03 Jefferson, Kyle WR 05 Lukasko, Andrew DB 05 Budmayr, Jon QB 06 Anderson, Isaac WR 07 Henry, Aaron DB 08 Pleasant, Aubrey DB 08 Appleton, Kraig WR 09 Sorensen, Blake LB 10 Phillips, Curt QB 10 Smith, Devin DB 11 Gilbert, David DL 12 Tice, Nate QB 12 Southward, Dezmen DB 13 Abbrederis, Jared WR 13 O’Neill, Conor LB 14 Cromartie, Marcus DB 15 St. Jean, Culmer LB 15 Duckworth, Jeff WR 16 Tolzien, Scott QB 16 Offor, Chukwuma DB 17 Preisler, Mike RB 17 Peprah, Josh DB 18 Sherer, Dustin QB 18 Welch, Philip K 19 Hartmann, William DB 20 Williams, T.J. WR 21 Maragos, Chris DB 22 Hampton, Adam DB 22 Smith, Erik RB 22 Feaster, Darius DB 23 Moore, Maurice WR 23 Ponio, Jerry DB 24 Johnson, Shelton DB 25 Carter, Shane DB 26 Fenelus, Antonio DB 27 Emanuel, Nate WR 27 Zuleger, Kyle DB 28 Ring-Noonan, Coddye DB 28 Ball, Montee RB 29 Brinkley, Niles DB 30 Brown, Zach RB 31 Moody, Prince DB 32 Clay, John RB 32 Kossoris, Eric WR 34 Ewing, Bradie RB 36 Turner, Mickey TE 36 Armstrong, Ethan LB 37 Claxton, Kevin DB 38 Holland, Tyler DB 39 Fenton, A.J. LB 41 Rouse, Kevin LB 42 Prather, Erik LB 42 Spitz, Sam FB 43 Hubbard, Leonard LB 44 Borland, Chris LB 45 Moore, Dan DL 46 Kennedy, Sean DB

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Wisconsin vs. Northern Illinois

Wisconsin will use ground game to trample Huskies WISCONSIN OFFENSE VS. NORTHERN ILLINOIS DEFENSE

WISCONSIN DEFENSE VS. NORTHERN ILLINOIS OFFENSE

Countless questions surround Wisconsin’s quarterback position, but the Badgers’ ground game will be enough to methodically move the football up and down the field against Northern Illinois. The Huskies actually finished first in the Mid-American conference in 2008 in total defense, and second in the conference in run defense. But they are not accustomed to a powerful rushing attack like Wisconsin’s. The Huskies succeeded defensively against mid-major competition last season, but the unit was overwhelmed against tougher competition. Against Minnesota, Northern Illinois surrendered 127 rushing yards and 425 total yards in a 31-27 defeat. The defensive production was even worse against then-No.17 Ball State. Northern Illinois allowed 219 yards on the ground and 529 total yards. The Badgers may be coming off a relatively poor season in 2008, but their ground game had always been solid. Running backs Zach Brown and John Clay return for 2009, and will have their way running the ball Saturday. Advantage: Wisconsin

For a mid-major squad, the Huskies’ defense played well last season. Their offense, however, did not. The Huskies ranked 10th in their conference last season in yards per game. Northern Illinois received good production from its ground game, but did not succeed through the air last season. Sophomore quarterback Chandler Harnish dethroned then-senior Dan Nicholson in 2008 as the starter, and will enter 2009 as a full-time starter for the ﬁrst time in his career. Harnish is a threat on the ground after leading the squad in rushing in 2008, but he does not scare anyone through the air after throwing nine interceptions with only eight touchdowns. The Badgers’ defense struggled in 2008, but will have the advantage in this contest. A poor NIU passing attack means Wisconsin can load up in the box and use their superior strength and speed to shut down the running game. The Huskies scored only three points when the two teams met in 2007, and may have trouble cracking double digits again Saturday. Advantage: Wisconsin

SPECIAL TEAMS

COACHING

Wisconsin’s special teams was a mixed bag in 2008. Sophomore Philip Welch gives the Badgers stability at the placekicking position after converting 20 of 24 field goals in 2008, including an impressive nine of 11 from 40 or more yards out. But sophomore punter Brad Nortman was inconsistent in 2008, and junior kick returner David Gilreath has failed to live up to the hype of an explosive playmaker. Gilreath finished 2008 13th in the Big Ten in yards-per-kick return and has failed to return a kick for a touchdown in his two seasons as a full-time kickoff-returner. Northern Illinois’ special teams, however, is even more unsteady than Wisconsin’s. Senior kicker Mike Salerno was solid on short-range field goals in 2008, but converted only three of seven attempts of 40-plus yards. The Huskies still have not found their punter, as Salerno and junior Josh Wilber are listed as co-starters for 2009. It is a similar situation for the return game, as no one really emerged as a fixture at the position in 2008. Wisconsin’s significant advantages in offense and defense mean the contest is unlikely to be determined by special teams, nonetheless it is an area Wisconsin is better in.

Head coach Bret Bielema went 12-1 in his first year at the helm for Wisconsin in 2006, but it has all been downhill from there. Bielema lost four games in 2007, then six in 2008 including a defeat to a three-win Michigan team and an embarrassing performance in the Champs Sports Bowl against Florida State. The disturbingly steady decline for Bielema has produced a fair share of critics. 2009 will be a telling year. Being his fourth season as head coach, this will finally be the year nearly all contributors will have been recruited under Bielema. Northern Illinois coach Jerry Kill is a coach on the rise. Kill took over as the Southern Illinois head coach in 2001 and got off to a slow start with the Salukis, compiling a losing record in his first two seasons. But in Kill’s next five seasons, he led Southern Illinois to a combined 50-14 record. Kill then took the Northern Illinois job in 2008, and made an immediate mark on the program. After a 2-10 campaign in 2007, Kill went 6-6 with the Huskies in 2008 and took NIU to the Independence Bowl. Bielema’s experience as a coach at the BCS-level gives him the advantage over Kill, but it will be interesting to see what Kill can do with the Huskies in the future. Advantage: Wisconsin

Advantage: Wisconsin

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If kinks are worked out, Wisconsin could surprise the NCAA football world NICO SAVIDGE savidge nation

f you want to put a positive spin on it, you might say the Wisconsin football team is “ﬂying under the radar” as the 2009 season starts. After ranking as high as No. 8 in the AP top 25 poll at one point last year, the Badgers did not receive a single vote in the AP’s preseason poll, and while fans in 2008 had dreams of a Big Ten Championship and a return to the Rose Bowl, conference previews are much cooler on the team this year. So while you could say Wisconsin is “ﬂying under the radar,” it’s more accurate to say that expectations going into the 2009 season are lower than they have been for a long time. Given the tremendous letdown the 2008 season proved to be, it’s easy to see why the outlook is so gloomy. But if some crucial elements fall into place for the Badgers this year, namely a reliable quarterback and a return to disciplined play, Wisconsin could be in for a surprisingly good season. When Allan Evridge and Dustin Sherer struggled in 2008, the team did the same. The Badger offense had a strong trio of running backs in P.J. Hill, John Clay and Zach Brown, but if an opposing defense found a way to stop the run, Wisconsin was often dead in the water. Co-starters Curt Phillips and Scott Tolzien will have to step up and lead the team in a way Evridge and Sherer never did. When I saw him play in the 2008 spring game, I thought Phillips showed a great deal of talent and potential, but I did not think he was ready for the starting role. Head coach Bret Bielema said after the game that Phillips didn’t

“have the whole package” of skills necessary to be starting quarterback, though he had made great strides since coming to Wisconsin. Bielema obviously must have seen even greater improvement in Phillips over the summer, but by naming him and Tolzien as co-starters, he has put his quarterbacks and the team at a disadvantage. Naming two starters shows a lack of conﬁdence in both players. Although coaches may try to say Tolzien and Phillips are equally good, it ultimately means that neither player showed they were better than the other during practices. Last season, the Badgers struggled with a lack of leadership.

Neither Evridge nor Sherer were consistent enough to rally the team, and few other players ﬁlled that gap. If Wisconsin goes through the 2009 season constantly switching between Phillips and Tolzien, we will see a repeat of 2008. There is only room for one starting quarterback on a football team, and the sooner Bielema picks between Tolzien and Phillips, the sooner one of them can begin leading their team to a successful season. Discipline will be another crucial factor for the team in 2009. Foolish penalties arguably cost the Badgers wins last season, as the team shot itself in the foot on multiple occasions. Bielema will have to lead by

example in this department – a penalty against him was crucial in the team’s loss against Michigan State last year. His mantra of playing “Wisconsin football” must include smart, disciplined play for the team to have success in 2009. At the start of this new col-

lege football season, it is clear that Wisconsin probably won’t be fighting for a national championship or BCS appearance. But if the Badgers can find a consistent leader at quarterback and play smart football this year, the team could “fly under the radar” and surprise a few teams in 2009.

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SATURDAY’S BIG GAMES (13) Georgia vs. (9) Oklahoma State 2:30 p.m.

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NATIONAL OUTLOOK

More trouble for Rodriguez and Michigan believes this year the Fighting Irish will play in the BCS National Championship game. Holtz has always favored his former team, but he said he has them in the BCS title game because of their incredibly easy schedule and the amount of starters they return. It’s true Notre Dame’s schedule this year is shockingly easy. They only play one team in the preseason top-37 and a handfull of teams picked to struggle in their respective conferences. The offense returns 11 starters including quarterback Jimmy Clausen and rising stars at wide receiver in Golden Tate and Michael Floyd. Tate accumulated over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns last year while Floyd, as a freshman, had 719 yards and seven touchdowns.

(20) BYU vs. (3) Oklahoma 6 p.m. (5) Alabama vs. (7) Virginia Tech 7 p.m.

WEEK ONE POLLS AP TOP 25

1. Florida (58) 1,498 2. Texas (2) 1,424 3. Oklahoma 1,370 4. USC 1,313 5. Alabama 1,156 6. Ohio State 1,113 7. Virginia Tech 1,054 8. Mississippi 1,047 9. Oklahoma State 989 9. Penn State 989 11. LSU 914 12. California 746 13. Georgia 714 14. Boise State 659 15. Georgia Tech 593 16. Oregon 587 17. TCU 521 18. Florida State 307 19. Utah 289 20. Brigham Young 267 21. North Carolina 261 22. Iowa 229 23. Notre Dame 225 24. Nebraska 207 25. Kansas 134 Others receiving votes: Oregon State 122, Illinois 105, Pittsburgh 103, Michigan State 100, Rutgers 83, Texas Tech 76, West Virginia 57, Cincinnati 44, Clemson 42, Miami (FL) 40, East Carolina 30, Tennessee 15, Arizona 13, North Carolina State 10, Boston College 9, Central Michigan 7, Auburn 7, UCLA 7, Northwestern 5, South Florida 3, Southern Miss 3, Vanderbilt 3, Missouri 3, South Carolina 2, Nevada 1, Arkansas 1, Houston 1, Troy 1, Tulsa 1

USA TODAY/COACHES

1. Florida (53) 1,466 2. Texas (4) 1,386 3. Oklahoma (1) 1,358 4. USC (1) 1,321 5. Alabama 1,134 6. Ohio State 1,126 7. Virginia Tech 1,020 8. Penn State 988 9. LSU 917 10. Mississippi 889 11. Oklahoma State 861 12. California 711 13. Georgia 707 14. Oregon 694 15. Georgia Tech 559 16. Boise State 542 17. TCU 461 18. Utah 404 19. Florida State 371 20. North Carolina 293 21. Iowa 257 22. Nebraska 236 23. Notre Dame 194 24. Brigham Young 178 25. Oregon State 165

Others Receiving Votes: Kansas 138, Michigan State 136, Texas Tech 114, Cincinnati 90, Pittsburgh 64, West Virginia 55, Rutgers 51, Miami (FL) 46, Missouri 44, Illinois 38, Clemson 30, South Carolina 18, UCLA 14, Auburn 12, South Florida 11, Nevada 11, Kentucky 9, North Carolina State 7, Wisconsin 6, Arkansas 6, Northwestern 5, Southern Miss 4, Wake Forest 4, Arizona 3, Boston College 3, Central Michigan 3, East Carolina 3, Colorado 2, Maryland 2, Navy 2, Tennessee 2, Troy 1, Minnesota 1, Michigan 1, Houston 1

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Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez got off to a rough start in 2008 for the Wolverines, and is now in hot water over possible practice violations. By Nick Schmitt GAMEDAY

The first weekend of college football is among us and it is set to be a fast start to the season. There are the usual initial cupcake games, but a few top-25 teams start the season off with a bang. No. 13 Georgia travels to No. 9 Oklahoma State to face Biletnikoff Award favorite junior Dez Bryant and the Cowboys while No. 20 BYU faces junior quarterback Sam Bradford and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners. Fresh Meat Coach Pete Carroll announced last week that for the first time in USC football a true freshman would take the reins of the Trojans’ offense. Matt Barkley, the former Gatorade National Player of the Year and ESPN’s top overall prospect for the class of 2009, will run onto the field for USC’s first game against San Jose State as the starting quarterback. After last year’s starter Mark Sanchez declared for the NFL draft, Barkley found himself in a three-man race for the job with Mitch Mustain and Aaron Corp. Corp looked like the favorite after spring practice but suffered a leg injury in the first week of summer camp, which opened the door for Barkley. Coach Carroll said Barkley would be the starter for more than just the opener, even though he struggled in USC’s scrimmage, completing only five out of 18 passes. His first true test will be in week two when the Trojans travel to Columbus to face Ohio State. Michigan Mess A scandal is not the way coach Rich Rodriguez wanted to start the 2009 season in Ann Arbor. But players from the 2008-2009 team told the Detroit Free Press last week that the team was

exceeding NCAA regulations in training and practice sessions. The NCAA limits student athletes to four hours of training and practice a day and 20 hours a week. Players are allowed to individually workout and train longer if they wish, but the coaching staff cannot require mandatory participation exceeding the NCAA limits. The players alleged Michigan violated both the four hours a day and 20 hours a week guideline. Coach Rodriguez said he and his coaching staff know the rules and stayed within the guidelines. The university is investigating the allegations, and if they ﬁnd

them to be true the team could be found guilty of major NCAA violation for the first time in the program’s history. The Wolverines are entering their second season under coach Rodriguez and open against Western Michigan. Back in Business? The Notre Dame Fighting Irish finally ended their bowllosing streak last season, defeating Hawaii 49-21 in the Hawaii Bowl. It was the team’s first bowl victory since 1993. Former coach and now ESPN analyst Lou Holtz announced he

For the ﬁrst time in NCAA history two Heisman Trophy winners enter the year seeking a rare second Heisman Trophy win. Tim Tebow, quarterback of the No. 1 Florida Gators, won his sophomore year and came close to repeating last season. He was eclipsed by Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, who had an incredible stat year, throwing for 4,780 yards and 50 touchdowns to lead the Sooners to the BCS National Championship game. Heading into the season chances are good that a quarterback will claim the trophy again. Not only should Tebow and Bradford have sensational years, but No. 2 Texas’ Colt McCoy could challenge both. If Bradford or Tebow were to repeat it would be only the second time a player won two Heismans.

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By Kevin Slane THE DAILY CARDINAL

Summer can mean rest and relaxation from the stresses of school, a chance to lounge by the pool with a cool beverage of choice, or a time to earn a few extra dollars with your free time. But more than anything, summer plays host to the biggest blockbusters of the year. From sequels to series revamps; from lighthearted children’s fare to ultraviolent action flicks; summer provides something for everyone. Here are some of the best films that didn’t make it to print during the summer months at The Daily Cardinal. 1. “The Hangover” Insiders within the film indus-

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try were buzzing about this Todd Philips film before it hit theaters, with stories of legendary audience screenings with people rolling in the aisles laughing. Yet few could predict how big of a smash “The Hangover” would end up being. Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and the incomparable Zach Galifinakis, “The Hangover” told the story of an epic bachelor’s party gone wrong, as the groomsmen’s Vegas shenanigans leave the groom-to-be missing. “The Hangover” became the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time, and once again raised the bar on the burgeoning “bromance” film genre that has taken the comedy world by storm this past decade. Plus, it has Mike Tyson and a tiger.

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Despite lesser-known actors, “The Hangover” is the highest-grossing R-rated comedy ever, and was the surprise hit of the summer.

2. “The Hurt Locker” One of the rare summer films to be mentioned as an early Oscar contender, “The Hurt Locker” told a jarring, unsettling war story set in modern-day Iraq. Critics everywhere lauded its gritty realism, and Cardinal critic Dan Sullivan, who admitted to being averse to war films, called it “one of 2009’s truly remarkable works.” Even with a cast of relative unknowns (Anthony Mackie and Evangeline Lilly being the most recognizable), the film was a triumph. In the tradition of films like “The Thin Red Line” and “Full Metal Jacket,” “The Hurt Locker” should be in the discussion for Best Picture when the Academy Awards roll around, and represent director Kathryn Bigelow’s greatest triumph. 3. “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” At this point, critics and audiences alike expected quality from the Harry Potter series. The sixth installment didn’t disappoint, playing up the romance aspect at Hogwarts while still invoking a feeling of terror due to the rise to power by Lord Voldermort. Director David Yates made the same wise decision that director Alfonso Cuarón made in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” by dressing the wizards in Muggle clothing, seeing as asexual black cloaks don’t exactly inspire romance and sexuality. Although the film did miss on a few key points—especially the truncated ending—“Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince” still left audiences with a sense of fulfillment, all while whetting their appetites for the final twopart installment, set to be released in

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Despite lofty expectations, the latest film in the Harry Potter series was a success, especially with its incorporation of romance. 2010 and 2011. brief romance, and ultimately to unending heartbreak. 4. “(500) Days of Summer” Critics were generally receptive 5. “District 9” With the contentious elections to Madison native Mark Webb’s “(500) Days of Summer,” though in South Africa still in people’s the true tale of this films popularity minds, Peter Jackson produced lies in the web, where this postmod- and presented a sci-fi version of ern romantic comedy has already the Apartheid, pitting empathetic achieved cult status, pushing it into aliens stuck in a ghetto against the top 150 movies of all time on their sadistic human captors. imdb.com. The film’s simple tagline, “District 9” played with conven“Boy meets girl, boy falls in love, tions, making the aliens ugly and girl doesn’t,” accurately describes the violent, yet ultimately peaceful woeful tale of Tom (Joseph Gordon- and relenting, while their human Leavitt), and his lovelorn obsession captors conjure up images of Iraqi with the beautiful Summer (Zooey soldiers at Abu Ghraib. “District Deschanel). Both Gordon-Leavitt 9” overcame a limited budget, no and Deschanel were indie darlings big-name stars, and an R rating to as it is, but “(500) Days of Summer” still top the box office, a testament pushed them both to unparalleled to the fact that audiences don’t heights, as audiences watched their always need a cookie-cutter movie pedestrian awkwardness lead to to drive them to the theater.

A series of seven spectacular albums shipped out this summer By Kyle Sparks THE DAILY CARDINAL

Any respectable summer is too full of bike rides and picnics to provide any real chance to keep up with current music releases. Luckily, your editors at The Daily Cardinal don’t have fun summers, and are here to provide you with a list of some of this summer’s most essential jams. Cymbals Eat Guitars – Why There Are Mountains Staten Island’s hype machine that is Cymbals Eat Guitars crafted one of the most eclectic, well-versed landscapes of an album that’s emerged from the Internet. Epically potent in both its ferocity and fragility, Why There Are Mountains is one of the more complete debut albums in history. It’s a near fully actualized album by a band that aims for nothing short of grandiosity. From the ﬁrst yelp from frontman Joseph Ferocious, Why There Are Mountains is instantly intoxicating, and does nothing but reward repeated listens. Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix It was hard not to go to a cookout this summer without the instant classics “Listzomania” or “1901,” but

it was even harder not to hit “repeat.” Phoenix’s charm goes beyond their innocence and moxie: Their breezy synths and steady rhythm create a form of beach pop, with added swag. Airy and confident, this is an album best heard in space. Projected through outdoor speakers, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix—and the rest of Phoenix’s catalog, for that matter—leaves a delicious marinade on finely grilled bratwursts and hamburgers, and sets the perfect tone for the kind of easy going outlook that every summer deserves. Future of the Left – Travels With Myself and Another Future of the Left has two speeds: walk and kill. Their bass-heavy motors and explosive vocals aren’t especially fit for barbecues or beach volleyball games, but their mesmerizing hooks and insatiable fury are tantamount to throwing down real, real hard. If Andrew W.K. spent less time partying and more time whooping ass and writing legitimate hooks, he would record an album probably half as good as Travels With Myself and Another. The Smith Westerns – Smith Westerns Of all of this s u m m e r’s

essential releases, Smith Westerns was likely the most surprising. Combining dirty, nay, ﬁlthy guitar hooks with their teenage howls, Smith Westerns took on male teenage angst with the same roughshod, girl-crazy enthusiasm that fuels all-night ragers and forays into vandalism. Their potent take on jangly pop carried the band from high school auditoriums to national tour spots with Los Campesinos! and Girls. In a world where the Jonas Brothers play at the Super Bowl and Kings of Leon’s generic slush headlines major festivals, Smith Westerns is the kind of debut that makes you believe in rock and roll all over again. Passion Pit – Manners If there is one word to describe summer, it’s fun. And when it comes to clean, goodhumored fun, few albums this summer rivaled Manners. The bass-heavy beats paired with Michael Angelakos’ piercing falsetto synthesized a forceful punch of whimsy and raw power. Above all else, Manners is essential for its universality. It provides an equally effective soundtrack to both baggo and a dance party, but its reservoir of energy is probably best suited for the space between the two.

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Phoenix released one of several essential albums this summer. pop’s clean-cut conventions, a perfect soundtrack to sun, tea and croquet. Dirty Projectors – Bitte Orca Dirty Projectors put Ivy League pop through the grinder. Their vocal experimentation mirrors their music’s, bending the laws of pop music to the breaking point and shattering them into a thousand little pieces. Instead of playing one note, they play ﬁve or six in a row, stringing them into the type of jumble that denounces convention for a radical spin on chaos. What’s so remarkable about Dirty Projectors is that even at their most insanely disorganized shit-hits-the-fan disaster, everything is kept tight, exquisitely in line with the song’s identity. Each messy, frayed trill is well kempt and cleanly organized. The result is a gloriously hungry album that is, despite its marked departure from Ivy League

Japandroids – Post-Nothing Much has already been written regarding The Daily C a r d i n a l ’s affection for this Toronto duo’s debut, but we’d be remiss not to mention an album that so completely embodies the carefree youthfulness of a truly epic summer. Post-Nothing is the kind of careless dedication that transcends season. Whether in biting cold or torturous heat, Brian King and David Prowse’s ferociously intoxicating enthusiasm suits the elements. But when it comes to genuine enthusiasm and inspiring a pure sense of carpe diem, nothing stands up to the rampant voracity of Japandroids.

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A community of music By Jenny Peek THE DAILY CARDINAL

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Already the recipients of many rave reviews, London’s The xx are soaring through the blogosphere with the newest target for rampant Internet hype, their self-released debut, “xx.”

E‘xx’tra fresh pop debut

Young and talented The xx record favorable self-release By Kyle Sparks THE DAILY CARDINAL

The storyline behind The xx is so old it’s barely worth telling. A group of four 20 year olds from London get together, record a stunning debut and are praised as the next in line to overtake the

indie music throne. This version’s stunning debut, xx, however, sets itself apart as not really falling into that same trajectory. It has no one distinctive influence or overbearing angst, but it manages to stretch the genre to a limit by rearing back and stripping it of nearly everything, showing encouraging amounts of confidence in the band’s finer moments. It’s actually surprising how young the members of The xx are considering how ballsy their debut LP is, whether those be in the form of confidence of hormones.

The storyline behind The xx is so old it’s barely worth telling.

Xx is, in one word, vacant. The xx borrow from the fringes of Interpol, Hot Chip and Cut Copy, piecing together their sparse, offhanded tie-ins and hollow body fills that until now were mostly just afterthoughts. They live in the space between songs, the hole in the middle of the proverbial donut. The xx don’t explore any new, uncharted territory, they just take a closer look at what’s been disregarded for so long. That’s not to say there’s no structure or substance to their songs, though, rather that they make do with less, like a dolphin living its life confined to a 6-foot diameter kiddie pool. They don’t carry the density to warrant a comparison to the spherical fillers donut holes, but their undeniable swag makes a case for them being the jelly filling.

They never raise their voices and never seem in any rush to get out of bed, but waste no time returning to it.

On “VCR,” singer Romy Madley Croft admits that “I think we’re superstars / you say you think we are the best thing.” Whether this is said tongue-in-cheek or not is more or less irrelevant: by the time she repeats it alongside vocal

partner Oliver Sim it’s apparent that this—and the entirety of xx, it turns out—is the equivalent of pillow talk for them. They never raise their voices and never seem in any rush to get out of bed, but waste no time returning to it. Although it’s not entirely clear whether these two co-singers are the subject of each other’s affection, the lyrical dialogue is pretty clearly not meant for the entire public. This makes what is actually a highly personal album somewhat cold and, at times, excluding.

In many ways, xx is a beautiful incarnation of the things too often discarded in today’s throw away culture.

The album’s ambience lends itself well to simple background noise, but the inherent subtleties prove most rewarding at maximal volume. “Crystalised” does the most on its own, featuring actual eighth-note melodies and layered instrumentation, but its delicacy is still its most prominent component. Void of any real hooks—as is the case with the rest of the album—the highs and lows are textural strokes that paint an arboreal landscape of primarily flatlands and wind-burnt trees. Struggling to sustain life, the terrain cradles the small, delicate greenery, fostering the little substance that is there. At the end of the day, though, nearly all of The xx’s strengths contribute to their main downfalls. They capitalize on vacancy, but the resulting sound is often skinny, too bare to stand up to abuse. In many ways, xx is a beautiful incarnation of the things too often discarded in today’s throw away culture. In other ways it’s a thin broth without enough ingredients to be served as its own dish. There’s no doubt that there’s value in much of discarded materials, but when stretched out to cover a whole album it becomes clear that some things don’t receive equal attention for a reason. The xx have created an excellent accompaniment to the loneliness of love, but it’s hard to see them repeating their success with their limited resources.

There has always been something special about music festivals. Whatever the reason may be, these gatherings allow the youth of today to come together. No matter their differences music brings people together, it always has and it always will. Festivals today like Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and Coachella are reminiscent of one specific festival that occurred sixty years ago; a festival that is still seen as one of the most significant musical movements in history. According to Max Lerner, Woodstock was “a turning point in the consciousness generations have of each other and of themselves.” Throughout the last sixty years music festivals have continued to be an oasis for youth to realize who they are and how the world works.

Even if the mood of music festivals has changed over the years, the point is still the same.

Although the times are obviously different than they were in the heart of the 1960s, there is still the political angst and desire to rebel among the youth population. Lollapalooza, among others, is a place where people can speak their mind and know that other people are on their side, along with the musicians as well. There are calls to end the war, pleads to be more environmentally friendly, shirts with “free hugs” and smiley faces on them, a feeling of hope and of tomorrow. There are a ton of issues on the table and musicians have always helped raise awareness among the populous, especially to a group that is so influenced by music and the media. Lollapalooza offers several opportunities to become involved with a social movement. For instance, Green Street showcases eco-friendly vendors, non-profit organizations and info booths trying to get people involved in helping the environment.

Not only does Lollapalooza offer opportunities to be involved in organizations, it is sponsored by an organization itself, the Parkways Foundation. Every single ticket that is purchased helps protect and enhance Chicago’s parks. The goal of the Parkways Foundation is to raise private funds to enhance the physical and cultural landscape of Chicago’s neighborhoods. They also help the needs of children, families, historic preservation and funding for educational programs and camps. Even if the mood of music festivals has changed over the years, the point is still the same. Bring people together no matter the circumstances to create a sense of family within a big world. The more people feel connected, the more they will care for their neighbors. In a world so separated by technology, it is important to understand that each action causes another. Without this knowledge, people’s carelessness can damage the life of another being.

In a world so separated by technology, it is important to understand that each action causes another.

Whether it is for the youth of today or leaders of tomorrow, music festivals like Lollapalooza are breeding grounds for thought and action. Festivals spread knowledge, create change and allow people to become more informed about issues from which their neighbors suffer. It is a chance for strangers to become friends, and voices to be heard. With a gathering of over 200,000 people, it’s difficult to leave without a trace, and for the past five years in a row, Lollapalooza has changed Chicago for the better. Want to hear more about the community of music? Be sure to check out Jenny’s full, in-depth review of the Lollapalooza music festival,“Gaga for Lolla,” at dailycardinal.com/arts

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International acts like Los Campesinos! traveled from far and wide to experience the unifying aura around Lollapalooza.

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edgewater project deserves approval

ollowing last Tuesday’s neighborhood meeting concerning the proposed redevelopment of the Edgewater Hotel, one thing was incredibly clear: both sides are passionate about this case. Hammes Company president Bob Dunn, the lead developer on the project, was given a rousing applause from his supporters following a booming speech. The whole presentation had an aura akin to a sales pitch from “Mad Men,” seeming rather hollow and soulless yet oddly inspirational at the same time––and surely the fact that the presentation was flanked by Bethel Lutheran Church’s giant stained glass rendering of Jesus was not lost on Dunn. But the opposition crowd made their voices heard as well. Opponent Ledell Zellers offered a terse response to many of Dunn’s claims, making clear her opinion that the Hammes Company doesn’t have the neighborhood’s best interests at heart. Later, Fred Mohs gave his counter to Dunn’s argument, explaining how this new project violated a deal made with the original Edgewater developers decades ago. And while he wasn’t nearly as rousing a speaker, he at least avoided coming across as a corporate hack in an expensive suit, something Dunn was unable to do, and received a reception on par with the Hammes representatives. One could also hear audible gasps of horror each time someone revealed a spec drawing of the lakefront or Wisconsin Avenue with a rendering of the newly refurbished hotel and its 17-story tower, generally from the same people who applauded Mohs but sat rigidly still as Dunn presided over the crowd. But absent from much of the argument was the grand issue that drives any development: money. Zellers isn’t far off the mark when she claims that Hammes isn’t particularly interested in the historic nature of the Mansion Hill neighborhood. Hammes is a business with no real ties to the community––of course profit is the number one priority, the neighborhood a very distant second. Dunn briefly spoke about the jobs the project would create in construction and permanent hotel employment, but generally focused on the hotel’s aesthetic value. Opponents spent more time on funding issues, including the $16.8 million in tax incremental financing Hammes is requesting, possible negative effects on the development of future hotels closer to Monona Terrace and the lack of nearby businesses the Edgewater can drive customers to. We believe Hammes should have touted the money as an advantage. Though economic impact was not meant to be the focus of the meeting, it is the most impor-

tant issue at hand. The project still needs to get the Landmarks Commission’s approval, but considering the fairly subjective standards set up for the commission, these guidelines could easily be worked around if Madison perceives the monetary benefits to be worthwhile. And considering the $107 million Hammes plans to spend on the hotel, the 1000 temporary construction jobs it will create and the 500 permanent hotel jobs it will provide, we believe the monetary benefits are more than worth bending on some

We believe the monetary beneﬁts are more than worth bending on some building regulations.

Governor’s race heating up with Doyle bowing out JAMIE STARK opinion columnist

building regulations. The Edgewater will need to be exempt from at least some Landmarks Commission requirements in order to get approval. For one, the volume of the structure clearly does not mesh with the Mansion Hill neighborhood. To accommodate this, some laws will probably need to be rewritten, particularly laws regarding height restrictions. But in doing so, the city will be gaining hundreds of jobs in the middle of a recession, and a large tax base for the future. As a bonus, the design of the Edgewater is actually quite stunning. It may not completely gel with the neighborhood, but it is a beautifully designed building that replaces the bland 1970s addition to the hotel while preserving the classic art moderne architecture of the original structure. In addition, the new project preserves both views of Lake Mendota from Wisconsin Avenue and the Capitol from the lake, all the while providing a counterpart attraction to Monona Terrace on the other side of the isthmus. And that $16.8 million in TIF money would go to good use, as Hammes has promised to keep the lakefront open to the public 24/7, now with a muchimproved terrace and improved access to the water’s edge, particularly for handicapped persons. Hammes has hardly been an angel throughout this process. Their early lobbying efforts were shady at best and received a deserved rebuke from the city attorney. But now that more of the plans are out in the open, it is hard to deny that the project itself is impressive. Think of the Edgewater as a new 42" plasma TV. It may not fit in perfectly in the living room, but one would be foolhardy to turn it down when offered. Madison should not turn down such a valuable new opportunity.

he 2010 race for the governor’s mansion just got interesting. Gov. Jim Doyle’s recent announcement that he will not run for a third term initially came as a shock, but quickly made sense. Doyle’s stumpy approval ratings would have made the 2010 battle difﬁcult, even in the current era of Democratic dominance. It’s unclear if Doyle was completely straightforward when explaining why he won’t run. He claimed to believe a governor should only serve two terms. Why hadn’t he mentioned this belief sooner? Perhaps it was an excuse for him to step down without admitting he might not win this

time while fitting in a slam against four-term Republican governor Tommy Thompson. I’ll give Big Jim the benefit of the doubt and assume he is honest and ready to be done. I could blabber about all his achievements, but like Doyle himself, they are big yet forgettable. Where the excitement lies is in the upcoming primaries, particularly the Democratic scramble.

Where the excitement lies is in the upcoming primaries, particularly the Democratic scramble.

The Republican race is practically decided. Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker ran for

governor in ’06, has statewide appeal among conservatives and has managed to frequently force himself into the news cycle. His name is on the tips of Republican tongues and in the Democratic crosshairs. He will be the Republican nominee, and perhaps governor if the Democrats run a weak candidate. Former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann will put up a primary fight, but this time, Walker will be victorious early on as he seems just too formidable of a foe. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has managed to stay in the headlines, but he comes off as an über-conservative and has waited too long to portray himself as the inevitable Republican nominee in a party that often nominates the next-in-line. Walker bowed out in the last gubernatorial race stark page 14

The Possible Candidates: A Brief Electoral History Democrats

Republicans

Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton -Elected lieutenant governor in 2002 -Only conﬁrmed Democratic candidate for 2010

Milwaukee County Exec. Scott Walker -Elected to State Assembly in 1993, served four terms representing the 14th district in Wauwatosa -Announced ﬁrst campaign for governor in 2006, deferred to Mark Green for Republican nomination -Elected Milwaukee County executive in 2002

Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk -Lost Democratic gubernatorial primary, 2002 -Narrow loss to Van Hollen for attorney general in 2006 Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett -Elected to Congress, 5th District, in 1993. Served until 2003 -Lost gubernatorial primary in 2002 -Won Milwaukee mayoral race in 2004 and reelected in 2008

Former U.S. Rep Mark Neumann -1992, lost ﬁrst bid for Congress -Narrowly elected to Congress, 1st District, in 1994 -Narrowly re-elected in 1996 -Lost U.S. Senate race to Russ Feingold in 1998

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind -Elected to Congress, 3rd District, in 1996, currently serving his seventh term

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen -Narrowly elected attorney general over Kathleen Falk in 2006

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stark from page 13 for Republican candidate Mark Green. Now it’s his turn. On the left, the field is wide open and the nomination ripe for the taking. The Democrats have no clear frontrunner and whoever wants to run has a year and a half to do so. Although Wisconsin is moderate, it tilts Democratic. The left lean and the current, though dying, distrust of Republicans nationally, give any Democrat a boost even before announcing.

Technically, the only announced candidate is Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton. Her chances of becoming the first female governor of Wisconsin are slim at best. Despite holding an executive state office, she has limited statewide fame and will need to overcome the negative first impression many voters will have of her airy, young voice and Madison insider status. Dane County executive Kathleen Falk lost the Democratic gubernatorial primary to Doyle and lost the attorney general’s race to Van Hollen. She’s electable in Dane County, but Wisconsin as

a whole does not fully appreciate Madison liberals. Although it’s embarrassing that Wisconsin has never had a female governor, it looks like neither leading female candidate will make it to the top of the ticket in 2010. Herb Kohl, the wealthiest member of the U.S. Senate, could buy the governorship if he wanted, but he has signaled that he will stay in Washington. State Senator Jon Erpenbach, D-Waunakee would make for a good Democratic primary contender. He’s formerly from the Madison area, is Russ Feingold’s

former brother-in-law and introduced the Healthy Wisconsin legislation into the state senate. But his strong ties to health-care reform would hurt him in the more conservative regions of the state during a general election. At this stage of his career, Erpenbach is better suited for an office like the 2nd Congressional District. Either way, Erpenbach announced he is running for re-election to the state Senate and will not join the governor’s race in 2010. It would appear that Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett is the Democratic frontrunner, despite

not announcing yet. His recent rise to local hero and national news story doesn’t hurt his chances. As he left the Wisconsin State Fair with his family on August 15, Barrett stumbled across a grandmother and her grandchild being accosted by the child’s father. Barrett approached the scene, began dialing 911 and was attacked with a pipe by the father. Barrett wound up in the hospital with missing teeth and a broken hand after landing a punch on the alleged assailant. The next day, President Obama called Barrett to commend him for his bravery.

Kind is the caliber of candidate whose track record and persona would persuade students that he will ﬁght for us.

Now the state knows him and Milwaukee loves him even more. But the rest of the state does not love Milwaukee. Could Milwaukee’s rough condition hurt Barrett’s chances? My candidate of choice is Ron Kind, a 46-year-old U.S. Congressman from La Crosse representing Wisconsin’s third district. He was a football star in school with degrees from Harvard and the London School of Economics. From his “kindly” name to his golden-boy story to his moderate track record, Kind would make the most viable candidate in the general election. However, he lacks one thing—statewide appeal. Kind is well known in his district and among active Democrats, but he does not yet have enough name recognition across Wisconsin to win a statewide election. If he runs, he must run a forceful primary campaign. If Kind can introduce himself effectively, he could be Wisconsin’s next governor and one step closer to the White House. Kind would make a competitive candidate, in part, because of his appeal to younger voters. Fresh off the youth-fueled Obama bonanza, Kind could take a play or two from his party’s playbook, capitalize off his own relatively young age, and win by turning out twentysomething liberals. A combination of moderate voters, solid Democrats, and young voters could forge a sizeable mandate and effective governing coalition. The student vote can’t hurt a campaign. Involving a large number of students in a gubernatorial election would be a new concept in Wisconsin, but it could be done. Kind is the caliber of candidate whose track record and persona could persuade students that he will fight for us. If Kind and Walker win their respective primaries, the 2010 general election could be a worthy match-up. A battle between two middle-aged white males both trying to prove they love Wisconsin the most may seem uninteresting, but it could make the race about issues. The two men govern differently and hold very different principles; Kind is a moderate progressive and Walker is a reactionary conservative. A discussion on opposing ideas would be better than the typical character attacks and negative campaigning experienced year after year. Perhaps that’s too much to expect. Jamie Stark is a sophomore planning to major in journalism and political science. Please send responses to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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