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‘Break free’ from single-use plastics By Audrey Perry STAFF WRITER

The Associated Students of Madison will discuss the Break Free From Plastics Resolution legislation tonight to push for the school to stop purchasing singleuse plastic. The legislation calls for the university to slowly eliminate the purchase of unnecessary and wasteful plastic. “The Break Free From Plastic legislation will serve as a jumping off point for UW to implement zero waste practices and kick off student advocacy efforts for plasticfree dishware in the Unions, dining halls, housing and other campus buildings,” ASM Sustainability Chair Ashley Cheung said in an interview with The Daily Cardinal. As an educational institution, UW-Madison is responsible for teaching their students to be more aware of plastic pollution, the legislation states.

“This resolution does not change the procurement policy on campus because we as students don’t have that type of power, which is why we need administration to work with students on this goal,” Cheung said. The legislation gained widespread support from students, with 485 signatures supporting the petition to slowly stop the purchase of single-use plastic. “In drafting this legislation, we gathered opinions from students of varying backgrounds, standings and educational paths and found the majority support eliminating single-use plastics on campus,” Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Campus Action President Riley Gough said to the Cardinal. “It’s clear that this community supports sustainability measures like this one, and this resolution solidifies that commitment.” ASM recommends that the university finds alternatives to single-

use plastics, such as glass, stainless steel, natural fiber cloth and platinum silicone. According to Cheung, a lot of the plastic products used on campus are misleading. The coffee cups at Union South say “biodegradable” on the side, but anything that breaks down over any period of time could be considered biodegradable, she said. “We are aware that as students, our reach into decisions regarding procurement is minimal, and that it is up to administration to change what types of products are bought,” Cheung added. The university has previously made commitments to reduce plastic waste on campus by joining the Post-Landfill Action Network, signing off on the Second Nature Resilience Commitment and creating the Zero Waste team of the Office of Sustainability. “These are encouraging signs that the University recognizes the

challenges faced by the climate crisis and is taking steps to mitigate its impact,” Gough said. “However, up to this point, the university’s policy changes have been incremental at best.” The university has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 46.6% since 2007, but there is still a lot of work to be done on campus, according to Gough. “We need to start taking bigger steps if we are to truly address the threat that climate change poses to all of us,” Gough said. “Third-party studies like the STARS Report have shown that significant changes still need to be made, especially in air quality, buildings, dining halls and waste management.” ASM encourages the university to join the Break Free From Plastic Global Plastic-Free Campuses Program to move toward a more sustainable future. “We want to raise awareness

and demonstrate that students not only care about this, but are willing to do what we can to make campus more sustainable,” Cheung wrote in the proposal. ASM will introduce and debate the legislation tonight, and the committee will vote in two weeks to see if it passes.

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University addresses COVID-19 effects on accessibility By Maggie Kahn STAFF WRITER

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a multitude of changes into the lives of students across the globe. From daily zoom classes to constant masking and social distancing in dormitories, nothing about college or learning felt the same. Those with disabilities, mental and physical alike, had to adjust their learning accommodations and routines as the pandemic altered major aspects of their lives. For students like Morgan Stieber, a UW-Madison junior who suffers from sensitivity to light and chronic headaches, online learning was especially challenging. “Moving online was difficult because I didn’t have any inperson classes,” Stieber said. “It was all on my screens, which was really hard for me to do most of the time. [The] lights are really bad for headaches and screen time is just not great for that.” Many classes at UW-Madison operated with an open-note testing system during the pandemic because instructors could not prevent students from using their resources at home, Stieber said. “I think the concept of open notes for exams is also really helpful because the idea that we should be doing everything based on memorization [is a] flawed system,” Stieber said. “Anxiety wise, that’s definitely helpful

knowing you have notes. I think a majority of my classes all of last year had open notes.” These shifts have also opened students’ eyes to the possibilities of making campuses accessible regardless of a pandemic atmosphere. “[It’s comforting] knowing that [UW-Madison] is capable of being accessible because it had to be accessible for everybody to move online,” Stieber said. “[It] was good that they had all of the equipment and everything was ready.” For UW-Madison faculty, the rapid shift to online learning increased the number of clients the McBurney Disability Resource Center received, Access Consultant Leslie Stilson said. Students with attention deficit disorder and other learning

disabilities started asking for accessibility help, Stilson said. Moreover, virtual learning access benefitted clients with chronic mental health issues that flared up during the pandemic. While the pandemic has offered individuals who have a disability more flexibility when it comes to learning, trying to comprehend complex subjects at home can introduce troubles with distractions for those individuals, Applied Life Studies Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign JJ Pionke said. “Think about the students who are taking courses remotely via online learning,” Pionke said. “Many of them are trying to do their full course load along with household chores, interacting with whoever they are living

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with, including perhaps taking care of and homeschooling children. For the student who has dish duty, is cutting the grass, commuting to an essential job or even going out for a morning run, having a PDF of homework being read to them on their phone or by a laptop can help them keep up with and complete their learning.” According to University of Washington student Grady Thompson, individuals who have a disability have benefited from these monumental changes in learning at several universities in America. “I know a lot of folks with disabilities, myself included, who hope that after the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still opportunities to engage in learning and work more remotely — even if not all the time,” Thompson said. For students like Elise Fjelstad, a UW-Madison sophomore with cerebral palsy, commuting to in-person classes had been a struggle. “I don’t think people realize that I can’t just walk up the stairs to get to Bascom Hill,” Fjelstad said. “There is no ramp. There’s nothing there.” According to Fjelstad, another positive aspect of COVID-19 hybrid and online learning for people with disabilities is the fact that they have the option to attend virtually if they need to. “A lot of classes right now have the option of online or in-

person,” Fjelstad said. “I have been going in-person because I pay attention better, but it’s reassuring to know that if it is snowing, or if my chair isn’t charged ... or I can’t get to [class], I can still make sure that I’m attending in some way.” The fact that able-bodied students are also figuring out the complications and pitfalls that come with COVID-19 hybrid learning has created a more accepting environment for those with disabilities, Stilson said. “One of the real benefits has been more acceptance and understanding for limitations that people might experience,” Stilson explained. “On a macro level, my work is completely impacted by how the world views disability and COVID has been kind of a neutralizer. Everyone is at risk of being too sick to do something or needing to quarantine. Everyone over the past two years has experienced a need for access.” The pandemic has cultivated both positive and negative aspects in learning environments for abled-bodied and disabled communities, and it’s important to recognize the potential that accessibility has for each student on campus, Stilson said. “Access for one person is access for all people,” Stilson concluded. “It doesn’t need to be something othered. We know that belonging and feeling included matters. One day that might be you who needs the access.”

“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”

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Badger Blockchain, a new org on campus By Anthony Trombi STAFF WRITER

University of WisconsinMadison welcomed a new student organization to campus this fall. Badger Blockchain, founded this past August, aims to “engage and evangelize the UW-Madison student community into Blockchain technology.” Blockchain is a shared, unchangeable ledger that fosters the process of recording transactions and tracking assets in a business network. Valuable information can be tracked and traded through blockchain networks regarding orders, payments, accounts, production and much, much more. “Our real focus in the first semester was basically educating people on what the fundamentals of blockchain are,” said Badger Blockchain President Hunter Goff in an interview with The Daily Cardinal. “So that entails how blockchain works, how does it function, what are use cases, what are applications for it in the ecosystem.” One of Badger Blockchain’s fundamental ways to educate students is by hosting guest speakers who work with blockchain as a profession. UW-Madison alumni Christian Kaczmarczyk, who works with a venture firm focused primarily on FinTech, PropTech and crypto, was the first to speak with the organization. “All of us are still in contact with him and reach out to him for guidance,” Badger Blockchain Executive Advisor Jacob Dudley said to the Cardinal. “He has

been a super great resource for us, especially as an alumnus, because eventually, the goal is to build out an alumni network so that we can have more strength and presence in the ecosystem.” Badger Blockchain is making further strides to educate

crypto and blockchain.” Mixing application-based learning and project learning with speakers from the industry offers unique learning opportunities in a new and emerging field, according to Goff. “I think the driving ethos of

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These boiz, young lads, are espousing blockchain knowledge on campus. and network UW-Madison students. They have booked a speaker for nearly every week of the semester starting in March from organizations and networks including Starkware, Chainlink and FTX. “We’re moving more towards application-based learning and project learning because we feel that by getting our members more involved in different projects, they’ll learn even more rather than hearing us talk about how it all works and what crypto is,” Goff said. “This semester if we’re focused on a couple of different projects — technical projects like coding smart contracts, research-oriented projects, digging into some of these protocols (and) understanding themes of

the club is learning by doing. (We) want to have these speaker events so that we can pique people’s interests in the space and have them think about something they wouldn’t have previously thought about,” Goff stated. “Then they go out and actually do it — apply a project with other club members so that we’re holding each other accountable. We’re actually doing things that we can talk about later down the line.” Advances in blockchain technology occur rapidly which makes learning blockchain difficult, especially for students who have never worked with blockchain before. Badger Blockchain aims to help all students — even newbies — with this exact problem.

“We still have the entire curriculum that we built out from our first semester, so we are willing to send that to each of our members who want to help them learn best,” said Badger Blockchain Executive Advisor Mitchel Schneider. “We have these meet up plans called White Paper Wednesdays where we go over a particular white paper from protocol.” White paper is a detailed proposal that explains new blockchain projects. Members of Badger Blockchain gather on White Paper Wednesdays, an informal discussion where people can answer questions and talk about the protocol, Schneider said. There are approximately 60 to 70 Badger Blockchain members and nearly 40 active students going to events, said Goff. The growing interest in the club has resulted in the creation of a UW-Madison blockchain course. “After seeing the interest generated by the club, there is actually going to be a class on blockchains and cryptocurrencies taught by our advisor Brad Chandler next semester,” Dudley said. “There will be an opportunity to formally earn credits for students to learn in a way that they can also further their education at UW-Madison. This is super exciting and honestly was one of the goals of the club.” Students interested in joining Badger Blockchain or want to learn more can visit their website or contact them through the Wisconsin Involvement Network.

Fitchburg man arrested with tentative charges By Sophia Vento COLLEGE NEWS EDITOR

A Fitchburg man was arrested Wednesday by the University of Wisconsin Police Department after a traffic stop where he fled the scene and later crashed the vehicle. He is not affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At approximately 2 a.m., UWPD officers stopped Jason P. O’Neal, 35,

for driving on a one-way street the wrong way, according to a department release. O’Neal then fled the scene with his vehicle before crashing at the intersection of Campus Drive and Babcock Drive and fleeing on foot. O’Neal was taken into custody approximately two blocks away from the crash site. He resisted arrest and also threatened the

UWPD officers and their families. It remains unclear whether any property was damaged. UWPD could not provide an immediate response to requests for information. O’Neal was issued citations for driving the wrong-way on a oneway street, open intoxicants, and the hit and run. He was later booked into

the Dane County Jail on tentative charges. Felony charges include 1st Degree Reckless Endangerment, Fleeing/Eluding an Officer and Battery/Threats to Law Enforcement. Other charges include Operating while Intoxicated (3rd offense), Operating after Revocation, Failure to Install Ignition Interlock Device, Resisting Arrest and Probation Violation.

State St businesses face displacement this fall By Samuel Mayo STAFF WRITER

Real estate developer JD McCormick proposed a new project that would create a five story structure on the 400 block of State Street. The proposal consists of a restaurant on two floors and housing on the top of it. The development would result in the loss of four local businesses, including Sencha Tea Bar, B-Side Records, Freedom Skateboard Shop and Pop Up Shop programs. Both the local businesses and any residents would have to relocate. Business Director of JD McCormick Colin Smith said that he is in contact with the tenants and is helping them get new locations for their businesses. “This project has been a hope and dream for years now … We

decided to start the official process because State Street has had an increase in commercial vacancies and a decrease in pedestrian traffic. Our owner has lived in Madison his entire life and wants to be part of the revitalization of State Street,” Smith told the Wisconsin State Journal Smith also said he helped establish the Pop Up Shop Program and has been in contact with city staff to help relocate those specific stores. He added that the new mural on the side of 444 State St. overlooking the park will be preserved. Dis. 2 Alder Patrick Heck stated that although there was support for the project at a neighborhood meeting Monday, he is worried about the loss of affordable apartments as well as businesses being displaced.

“While there is much to like about adding housing downtown, there are concerns about the loss of naturally occurring affordable apartments, the future of the local businesses being displaced and the potential loss of historic structures along State Street,” Heck said in an interview with The Daily Cardinal. Heck explained that the Landmarks Commission believes the historic buildings are “significant structures,” and the Urban Design Commission will give their input on the proposed development’s design. “I am reserving judgment until neighborhood stakeholders have a chance to weigh in and assume that the proposal could evolve through the neighborhood and city processes,” Heck said. B-Side Records owner Steve

Manley said he has yet to hear from JD McCormick about the development proposal. “I first heard about it via Bob Koch at Isthmus, who emailed me Jan. 10, saying he stumbled upon a proposed demolition list on a City website, I believe,” Manley told Tone Madison. “I was taken aback but not completely shocked, as we were only allowed a month-to-month lease when McCormick Properties acquired our building(s) close to three years back. Not allowing a longer lease was a red flag indicator that landlord plans were afloat.” McCormick will make an informational presentation to the Urban Design Commission at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. If the proposal is approved, JD McCormick hopes to begin demolishing the buildings in September.

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Badgers get road revenge against Sparty By Christian Voskuil SPORTS EDITOR

The Badgers got the Johnny Davis they know and love back, the rest of the team stepped up around him, and No. 14 Wisconsin (19-4, 10-3 in Big Ten) walked out of No. 17 Michigan State’s (17-6, 8-4) Breslin Center with an impressive 70-62 win Tuesday night, bringing UW back to a tie atop the Big Ten standings. Davis led the way for Wisconsin with 25 points — 18 of which came in the second half — but had lots of help along the way with Tyler Wahl and Chucky Hepburn each scoring 11, and the No. 14 Badgers secured the win over the No. 17 Spartans. All in all, eight Badgers notched themselves in the scoring column in what was a complete team win, showcased by the team’s 12 forced turnovers. “We were going to have to have contributions from [everyone],” head coach Greg Gard said after the game. “And we’ve started to get more and more, even though it’s maybe not eye-popping on the stat sheet. Guys have continued to grow.” Both teams got off to a rough start offensively, shooting a combined 3-15 in the first five minutes of play for a 4-2 Wisconsin lead at the under16 media timeout. The defenses stood stout through the rest of the first half, as the two teams went into the half with the Badgers leading 29-23. The 23-point first half was the second-

lowest scoring first half of the season for the Spartans and 19 points less than their 42-point half in the teams’ first meeting at the Kohl Center on Jan. 21. The main difference in the Michigan State scoring output in the two first halves boiled down to what they were able to do on the fast break. In the Jan. 21 meeting, Sparty managed to convert a lot more quick baskets, something the Badgers looked to have focused on in the rematch. Wisconsin, who has played faster this year than their traditional slow-paced half court offense from seasons past, made sure to keep the tempo at a snail’s pace on Tuesday night. In the teams’ first meeting, the Badgers allowed 21 fast break points and found themselves behind the ball on too many occasions. Wisconsin held MSU to zero fastbreak points through the first 20 minutes of play in East Lansing, keeping the Spartans’ chances at a minimum by only turning the ball over three times before the halftime break. The second half started just how the first one ended: with the teams trading good defensive possessions and the Badger lead hovering around eight points. The lead stayed steady for the first couple minutes of the second half, but you couldn’t help but feel like Michigan State was primed to make a run in front of their

home crowd. The Spartans did just that, slowly chipping away at the Wisconsin lead and pulling within one point, the closest it had been since 12-8. The Badgers needed an answer, and Davis provided it. The sophomore guard scored Wisconsin’s next seven points and assisted on a Brad Davison three to cool down the Michigan State team and crowd and pull back ahead by six. From there, Wisconsin’s lead never slipped below six, and the Badgers held on for possibly their biggest win of the season thus far. With seven conference games left — including a Mar. 1 meeting at home against fellow frontrunner Purdue — this win could come back to be a massive catalyst for a regular-season conference championship in quite possibly the toughest conference in the nation. Whether or not the Badgers manage to end up atop the conference standings will, of course, be dependent on Johnny Davis’ play, but also that of freshman guard Chucky Hepburn. The Nebraska native — who celebrated his birthday Tuesday — finished his night at the Breslin Center with three assists, three rebounds and two steals to go along with his scoring output. Hepburn also contributed in ways you won’t see on the box score, controlling the speed of play and locking down some of

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The Badgers were able to pull off an impressive road win against Michigan State Tuesday night, putting them into a tie atop the Big Ten. Michigan State’s top scorers. Hepburn has played beyond his years all season and made it easy for Gard to justify starting a freshman point guard at Wisconsin for the first time since Devin Harris in 2001. This final stretch of the season is going to test the newly-turned 19-year-old. But if Hepburn can keep playing at the level he has all season, this Badger squad could real-

ly make some noise in March. Wisconsin returns home this weekend when they play hosts to Rutgers on Saturday afternoon. Rutgers (14-9, 8-5 in Big Ten) will be riding a high coming into Madison after upsetting the No. 16 Ohio State Buckeyes 66-64 in Piscataway, NJ on Wednesday evening. The Saturday matinee meeting will tip-off at 1 p.m. and air live from the Kohl Center on Fox Sports 1.

Wisconsin, Iowa Athletics issue statements after racist fan comments By Addison Lathers EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Gomez transferred from Iowa State, where he had heard abuse before.

University of WisconsinMadison Athletic Director Chris McIntosh issued a statement Monday condemning the “vulgar and racially insensitive language” that wrestler Austin Gomez experienced at the University of Iowa’s CarverHawkeye Arena. The incident occurred during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin on Saturday. As The Daily Iowan reported, Gomez “was greeted with a blend of boos and jeers” and had racist remarks directed at him as he exited the mat after defeating Iowa’s Vince Turk, 3-2. “On or off campus, home or away, UW Athletics strives to create an atmosphere where our studentathletes feel welcome and can thrive,” McIntosh stated. “This behavior has no place in the Big Ten and college athletics as a whole. It is totally unacceptable.” Gomez is a former Iowa

State wrestler who transferred to UW-Madison over the past offseason. He had previously announced that he was retiring from wrestling after accruing a series of injuries. Gomez’s family raised their concerns on social media over the weekend, with his mother and father stating that a fan called the wrestler an ethnic slur for people from Spanishspeaking countries. They also claimed to have received harassment from other attendees in the stands. “I appreciate the Gomez family having the courage to bring this to light. They have our complete support,” McIntosh said, adding that the university was in contact with Gomez and his parents. Gomez took to Twitter to release a statement on Monday, noting that he had also been contacted by staff from the University of Iowa and had a phone call scheduled with personnel for Tuesday. Gomez also made sure to mention that this isn’t the

first time an incident like this has happened at the Iowa wrestling arena. “What happened this past weekend is not surprising to me as I experienced the same thing when I wrestled for Iowa State at Carver,” Gomez said. “I can handle all that stuff and laugh it off because it’s comical to me. Especially when a fan uses a racial word toward me from the stands. Unfortunately, that is true.” The University of Iowa athletics department has announced that it is investigating the incident and will ban any attendee found to violate their fan behavior policy from attending future Hawkeye athletic events. “The University of Iowa denounces any act of hatred and is committed to providing a safe and equitable environment,” the department stated. “Iowa’s Athletic Administration has reached out to Wisconsin, and the student-athlete, to apologize for the incident and to let them know we are following up on this matter.”

arts Step into the future with Bastille 4

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By Anupras Mohapatra SENIOR STAFF WRITER

British pop rock band Bastille released their fourth studio album Give Me the Future on Feb. 4. The new album, somewhat similar thematically to Doom Days, deals with the idea of escapism, the future and the question of what is real and what is fake. Executive produced by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, the overall sound of the album could be described as futuristic synth-pop. Some tracks, like “Distorted Light Beam” and “Stay Awake?”, sound highly produced, with fairly simplistic lyrics and heavy use of synth and effects. The latter has a robot voice simulated in its intro and delves into our techcentric reality. Both songs are decent, but certainly not the kind of music I would call my favorite. My personal preference is music that isn’t as heavily produced and lyrics that make me want to write something myself. However, I can appreciate the basic message of “Distorted Light Beam:” the idea of living in our dreams, where the possibilities are endless. It is something I’ve often thought about. Multiple songs in the album reference movies in their names. The first such track is “Thelma+Louise.” I enjoy this one a fair bit, as it isn’t as heavily produced. I don’t know much about the movie the song references in the name and throughout, but the lyrics pump me up. For whatever reason, the song is what I imagine the heart eye emoji feels like. The other track named after a movie is “Back to the Future,” referencing the popular 1985 movie. I enjoy the trumpet sound that is sprinkled in this

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track. Referencing these movies only emboldens the escapist theme of the album. One of the standout songs in the album, as it is relatively subdued, is “No Bad Days.” I prefer an acoustic version of the song, but this more electro-pop version is a better stylistic fit for the album. Bastille frontman Dan Smith said the song came about after his aunt passed away in 2019. It is a very heartfelt song, with delicate piano and vocals. The swearing is cathartic. It is a very timely song, considering

this song greatly. There are a few tracks that are angsty in nature. “Plug in…” is one such track entirely about the takeover of tech and the chaos in today’s world. Smith’s vocals serve as a rant, venting out the feelings most of us college aged youth endure at this time. While I am not a fan of obvious uses of autotune, I understand why the choice was made, as I think it adds to the techno, sci-fi vibe the album is all about. I don’t enjoy the choice, though. “Promises,” on the other hand, is a spo-

ter for it. “Shut Off the Lights” is a well placed song, considering the dark realities touched on by “Promises” and “Plug In…” One of my favorites on the album, it is high tempo and makes me — ever reluctant to dance — want to break into moves and escape reality. The saxophone solo is majestic, while the chorus almost compels you to break a leg. “Club 57” is a decent little song that questions the nature of a relationship, whether what they have is love or just a desire

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Frontman Dan Smith's voice is a driving force behind the album. the pandemic and all the bad news and loss on various levels we’ve all had to endure. The final track on the album, “Future Holds,” sounds similar to “No Bad Days,” at least in the refrain. The songs are otherwise not related. The added vocals by BIM elevate

ken word by British actor and rapper Rizwan Ahmed that comes right after and doubles down on the same themes in a much more elegant manner. As someone who dabbles in poetry, I respect the inclusion of powerful words by a fellow South Asian. The album is bet-

for attention and satisfaction. I could see this song featured on a video game soundtrack like that of FIFA. Saving the best for last, I would like to shout out the title track. “Give Me the Future” is probably my favorite of all. Despite having negative mem-

ories pertaining to my health associated with the song around when it was released as a single, I enjoy it. The wistful violin coupled with Smith’s vocal range elevates the song to top spot in my current rankings. Yes, it could be stripped down even further, but even so, it was probably the one single out of the five released that had me most excited for the album. It’s a shame that the rest of the album is less like this track. I miss the Bastille that made Bad Blood and Wild World, two albums I really enjoy. The direction they’ve taken since differs from what I enjoy best, but I understand bands wishing to evolve. All my favorites have done so. After all, are we the same people we were even a year ago? I know I am not. Our favorites cannot stay stuck in time and neither can we, as hard as it may be sometimes. The songs on Give Me the Future are decent and there are some signature Bastille elements still present. Dan’s voice is still a joy to behold. The two interludes add to the wholeness of the album. While I wouldn’t play the album on repeat all day, I can see it being popular with listeners in British nightclubs and beyond. It has radio potential. Maybe I would pick out a few tracks every now and then if I wanted a burst of energy in my life. Until then, however, I would hold onto the earlier tracks that made me fall in love with the band.

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The Greeting Committee quietly rocks Der Rathskeller By Hannah Ritvo STAFF WRITER

The Greeting Committee stopped in at Memorial Union to deliver their 19 song setlist for their “Dandelion” tour Friday night. This was their first show on a 20-stop tour that hits major cities all across the U.S. The Greeting Committee’s setlist included an impeccable combination of songs from their new album, inserted between their bigger hits and a few slower songs — many about the lead singer’s girlfriend Elise. For a free concert at the local union, it was surprising how few people were there, especially with a bigger band like The Greeting Committee. However, this emptiness was great for me and other hardcore Greeting Committee fans who were able to get right up close to the band. There were about four rows of people right up in front of the platformed band, and most of the tables in the room were full. Still, I definitely thought more Badgers would show up to see The Greeting Committee. Because their performance was in Der Rathskeller, The Greeting Committee warmed up in front of the audience. Lots of people there didn’t know The Greeting Committee, so this was a great opportunity for people to preview the performance and excited to hear the band’s tunes. Band members were extremely interactive the whole night, which the audience loved. Addie Sartino, the lead singer, walked into and through the crowd while singing. She even pulled up two of my friends who were dancing up onto the stage, where she had them dance for the entirety of the song. She also talked to the crowd

throughout the entirety of the show, and after the show, she came out by the merchandise line and chatted with all her fans. During one of their songs, The Greeting Committee transitioned smoothly into “All Too Well” by Taylor Swift, which the audience absolutely loved. While the band’s performance was incredible, there was one big challenge of the night. It was extremely hard to hear Addie’s voice, which was drowned out almost completely by the noise of the room and the background instrumentals. Sartino’s voice is incredible, so this was unfortunate. I was in the front row and could barely hear her, so I can’t imagine the sound from the back of the room. There were moments where the audience would quiet and the instrumentals would be low for a slower song, and in those moments her voice shone through. It was clear how great of a singer Addie is, so it was a shame that her mic was so low. Addie’s performance of “Call in the Morning,” was one of the coolest things I have seen live. “Call in the Morning” is a chilling song that deals with discovering someone close is suicidal. The song starts slower and melodic and gradually builds up perfectly along with the background music. This background music included a beautiful saxophone performance and a crescendo on the drums. Everything lead up to a spoken verse, where Addie screams out the jarring words you’d scream when you find a loved one suicidal, “Call the Police, drain the bathtub.” She screamed and writhed and thrashed around on stage, and the song ended with her lying on the floor.

It was a brilliant performance to match an extremely powerful song, and the audience was blown away. After The Greeting Committee exited the stage for the night, the audience successfully encored them back onto the stage where the band played “Hands Down” and “She’s a Gun.” Most of the crowd seemed to know these singles, so it was a great exit to the night. The Greeting Committee showed up to Der Rathskeller ready to rock, and everyone who showed up to see the indie rock band was left with an unforgettable night. Grade: A

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By Riley Sumner SENIOR STAFF WRITER

The United States has a long history of imperialist policies that have resulted in the displacement of indigenous peoples. Following the country’s independence, much of the belief of Manifest Destiny led directly to native tribes’ getting expelled from their land. As U.S. imperialism rose, the country formed treaties with tribes that have frequently been violated. The Line 3 pipeline is a proposed channel that will carry tar sands oil from Alberta, CA to Superior, Wis. The United States must immediately stop construction of the Line 3 pipeline — and further, it should refuse to invest more money into infrastructure for nonrenewable energy sources. The proposed pipeline route crosses through territory belonging to the Anishinaabe peoples, the headwaters of the Mississippi River and the shores of Lake Superior. By authorizing the construction of this pipeline, the United States is both continuing its imperialist influence over native peoples as well as further supporting a dying industry of harmful energy production. The U.S. should instead divert those funds toward production of new, green sources of energy. There are a significant number of special interest groups entwined to this issue who

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stand in the way of progress toward clean energy. Stopping this pipeline’s construction will undoubtedly require congressional support, and certain tactics can be employed in order to garner said support. A study conducted by Dylan Gibson and Leslie A. Duram through Southern Illinois University entitled “Shifting Discourse on Climate and Sustainability: Key Characteristics of the Higher Education Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement” offers some notable parallels that can translate to congressional lobbying. One of the biggest takeaways from this study surrounds the incorporation of connections and stakeholders into the lobbying process. The study uses initiatives to encourage higher education institutions to divest from fossil fuels as a case study. Much of the lobbying power with education administrators offers some insight into what tactics could be used in congress. The study found that campaigns which directly referenced some of the stakeholders affected by the polices proved more successful in convincing the institution to divest. Campaigns invoked students as stakeholders in the divestment calls. In a similar manner, lobbying techniques should invoke the effects on a congressperson’s primary stakeholder: their

constituents. Organizing a campaign that ties the people most affected by the pipeline can help to localize the issue. Katharina Rietig investigates other lobbying techniques in their study “The Power of Strategy: Environmental NGO Influence in International Climate Negotiations.” Rietig identifies one of the challenges with lobbying being that a lobbyist is heavily demanding a certain policy implementation, while not being able to offer much in return. In order to become more effective, Rietig suggests, a lobbyist needs to align themselves with delegates who share likeminded stances. In doing so, the lobbyist is no longer trying to convince someone of an issue, but instead serves in a more advisory role to that congressional figure. This can be a way that the issues related to the Line 3 construction can be voiced in congress. Aligning with representatives who share a common value in protecting the environment and stopping environmental injustice can be a key strategy in making this issue pertinent in congressional discussions. Other countries have adopted strategies surrounding environmental action as it pertains to legal rulings. The idea is granting personhood to different environmental bodies such as lakes, rivers and mountains. This forces the policy discus-

sion to change from a discussion of who “owns” the physical land, and instead makes the affected lands hold an equal voice in the policy discussion. Lobbying discussions in the future should begin to include this theory in order to provide a framework for adequate environmental protections. Ultimately, taking the policy discussion around a grassroots initiative of showing how this pipeline will directly harm the Anishinaabe people and other folks who live near the pipeline can be synthesized with lobbying a few congressional actors

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who are invested in championing this cause can become one of the best ways for action to be taken at a federal level to prevent this pipelines construction. Accomplishing this would be a huge step in preventing climate injustice and set a clear precedent for any attempts for future construction of oil pipelines. Many forms of nonviolent direct action have already occurred

in the fight against the pipeline’s construction. The organization Stop Line 3 has organized demonstrations against the pipeline, and many of the strategies they use should continue to be implemented to gain exposure to the issue. As more attempts are made to further pipeline construction, organizers and land protectors should continue to demonstrate in order to receive media attention which can have a role in changing the minds of legislators. Professor Clemens Kaupa teaches law at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam and discusses some of the social movements and civil disobedience globally. Kaupa argues that civil disobedience — specifically a number of nonviolent forms of discussion — has been used historically to make institutional changes. The United States’ civil rights movement was a significant tactic used in the 1950s and 60s. In these demonstrations, protesters hoped to expose some of the immoralities in the judicial system. Another example referenced were the protests in the 1980s exposing the government’s ignorance of the AIDS crisis. In these protests, demonstrators hoped to garner public attention for this injustice.

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University of Austin questions censorship on college campuses By Natalie Suri STAFF WRITER

In the wake of the creation of the University of Austin, a university that will pride itself on providing an “unbiased” education to their students, professors around the country have critiqued this methodology. The founders of this new university have posed a problem with the ways other universities educate their students, citing a lack of differentiated political opinions amongst professors as an issue. Yet, this claim by the University of Austin is somewhat confusing, as universities around the country have provided a “truthful” education to their students for centuries. In particular, The University of Wisconsin-Madison has prided itself on its main purpose to teach “the truth.” The mission statement speaks to the ideals of “sifting and winnowing,” where the university aspires to create “a learning environment in which faculty, staff and students can… preserve and transmit knowledge, wisdom and values.” However, what this “sifting and winnowing” means in practice has been a constant point of contention. The University of Austin says that universities that stand by this sifting and winnowing principle are somewhat censoring alternate political viewpoints. They claim that reducing this “censorship,”college students will be able to witness something never seen before: the truth. In other words, the University of Austin was found-

ed to undermine the credibility of American universities. As a college student, Austinite and daughter of a scholar, I take issue with what the University of Austin postulates. Supporters of the University of Austin have posed a great problem to other American universities. They claim that if there are not professors from all viewpoints at a university, students can not possibly learn to understand different perspectives. But it is possible for scholars of similar viewpoints to teach multiple sides of an issue. The main purpose of becoming a scholar is to help develop a better understanding about how the world works. As UW-Madison professor Mark Copelovitch says in the New York Times podcast “The Argument: Is the University of Austin Just a PR Stunt?”: “We’re trying to make a commitment to sifting and winnowing … we’re scholars trying to figure out what is the, quote unquote, ‘truth’ about how the world works.” To claim broadly that scholars who have spent years studying their particular subject area and how to teach it are not providing students with an adequate education is absurd. To succeed in any humanities course, students have to write analytical papers that require an understanding of multiple sides of an issue, and in science courses, students have to explain the complexities of phenomena. Multiple perspectives are being heard on our campus. There are

900+ student organizations on campus, featuring the College Republicans of UW-Madison, College Democrats of UW-Madison and various outlets to explore different cultures. Those behind the University of Austin use the notion that some opinions are heard more on campus to defend the idea that there is censorship. This is flawed reasoning because viewpoints are not distributed evenly among people. There are more American citizens that lie somewhere in the middle of the political spectrum than on either extreme, so logically these extreme opinions are going to be heard less. Furthermore, just because people share one political viewpoint does not mean they share others or that they do not have different perspectives around the issue to contribute. Even if their political identity is the same, two professors teaching the same course are going to teach it in slightly different ways and have other biases different from each other. How UW students view the First Amendment has been a recent topic of debate. In 2021, the Thompson center released a report based on survey questions that stated that UW-Madison students do not have an adequate understanding of the First Amendment because “many students find it difficult to distinguish between … the moral concerns of speech or activities that are contested [and] the … value derived from free speech.” This has been a concern throughout history, as the

Supreme Court case Schenck V. United States ruled one can not say something as provocative as yelling “fire” in a crowded theater. In order to foster the type of conversations that The University of Austin claims they want, where there are people of multiple viewpoints comfortable contributing, there needs to be repercussions for students and professors that hinder the safety of others on campus through language that leads to hostility and violence. It is not a bad thing if students feel the need to think about what they are going to say to help ensure that it does not provoke anyone. MIT recently decided not to hire geophysicist Dr. Dorrien Abbott to speak because he published views on affirmative action and diversity issues that offended many of their students. This decision has sparked national controversy and has been one of the main examples that the University of Austin is using to support their case. While Abbott was not able to speak at MIT, his external lectures and published work is likely still read by many MIT students doing related research. Hiring a person to speak takes resources. In doing so, universities send a message to their students that the scholar is one of value. If the speaker has said things that offend a large group of minorities on campus, allowing them to speak would make many students feel unwelcome, subsequently decreasing the number of perspectives being heard on campus.

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As UW-Madison professors Copelovitch, Jon C.W Pevehouse and Jessica L.P Weeks published, the conclusion of the aforementioned Thompson center report was predetermined and cannot stand due to flawed research designs and the exclusion of important information. “If you’re trying to be a serious scholar and a serious teacher, it’s increasingly difficult to stay unbiased, right?” questioned Copelovitch in an episode of “The Argument” podcast from The New York Times. How supporters of the University of Austin define the problem is not based on the type of complex understanding that they claim to promote. It is true that affluent and white opinions too often dominate academia. The solution to this is primarily outreach and intervention programs — not changing the amount of professors with a particular viewpoint or relaxed speech regulations. Read more at Dailycardinal. com

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By Riley Sumner SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Wetlands are unique, important, and beautiful areas landscapes that often go overlooked and unappreciated. Wisconsin was once home to 10 million acres of wetlands, but in the past 200 years, we’ve destroyed 50% of our wetlands. Threefourths of Wisconsin’s wildlife species rely on wetlands for survival, including a variety of threatened and endangered species, such as Hine’s emerald dragonfly, a charismatic little bug with bright green eyes and amber wings. To celebrate wetlands in all their mucky glory, let’s take a look at our local wetland, Cherokee Marsh. Before we head to the marsh, we have to figure out what exactly a wetland is. Each wetland is unique, but they share some common features. Wetlands are areas where water is present in or on the soil for all or part of the year. Some wetlands are flooded yearround, while others have water sitting just below the top of the soil, saturating the ground. The soils in wetlands, called hydric soils, are soils that are flooded or saturated with water for a long enough period to develop growth conditions unique to wetlands. Hydric soils are low in oxygen (anoxic), and favor water-loving, or hydrophytic, plants such as sedges, cattails, duckweed (the smallest flowering plant!), and water chestnut. The Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park is located northeast of UW-Madison and, despite the somewhat misleading name, is actually a 2000 acre stretch of open wet sedge meadows interspersed with fens, prairies, bogs, and shallow marshes. Sedge meadows, or wet meadows, are areas of wetlands with permanent or nearpermanent water saturation. The areas are dominated by sedges, a grasslike plant with three-sided stems, thin, spiraling leaves, and inconspicuous

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Cherokee Marsh in the sunset. The marsh is actually composed of several different wetlands, and is home to many of Wisconsin's most enigmatic species. flowers (in case you ever need to tell them apart, remember that grasses are smooth, and sedges have edges). Sedge meadows were once abundant across the state, but are hard to find these days because many sedge meadows were drained to be more suitable for farming -- the cold, wet, anoxic soils aren’t very productive. Sedge meadows are home to many rare birds like American Bitterns and the Northern harrier, as well as a variety of insects including the Baltimore checkerspot, a small butterfly that feeds on wild roses and milkweed. In contrast to the saturated– but not flooded–sedge meadows, marshes are areas that are permanently or near permanently flooded, containing a layer of standing water over the soil. Marshes are home to great blue herons, minks, muskrats,

and threatened species of reptiles such as the plains leopard frog and Blanding’s Turtle. Deeper marshes, called hemimarshes, are rich in vegetation such as water lilies, American lotus, and wild celery. This vegetation provides exceptional habitat for fishlings and endangered birds. While marshes may be fed by streams or rivers, making them minerotrophic wetlands, bogs are wetlands that only receive water from precipitation, such as rain -- making them ombrotrophic. Bogs are dominated by sphagnum moss, an ecosystem engineer that lowers the pH of its environment, which can make bogs as acidic as your favorite IPA (a pH of 3.0). These extremely nutrientpoor and acidic conditions are the perfect home for carnivorous flora, such as sundew and pitcher plants. These nutrient

poor environments require plants to adapt new ways of getting the nutrient they need, and in the case of carnivorous lants, they thrive in these environements by trapping and then digesting insects. Bogs are also home to cranberries, a tasty Wisconsin staple -- our state produces over 60% of the nation’s cranberry crop! Between bogs and marshes on the flooding spectrum are fens, wetlands that are fed by groundwater that seeps out of the soil surface. Fens contain a layer of peat formed from dead plant material and are planted with herbaceous vegetation, trees, and shrubs. If you’re interested, look up “fen biogeochemistry” – there are some very wacky things going on near those springs. We won’t reveal it all, but there’s phosphorous sequestration, and

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Wisconsin's native pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea, was named for its vividly coloured leaves.

zinc toxicity. With all these unique ecosystems in one area, Cherokee marsh is a crucial natural area. The marsh is an important part of Lake Mendota’s health, protecting the lake from some of the harsher effects of weather and other climatic changes. Without Cherokee Marsh, the shoreline of Lake Mendota would suffer from increased erosion due to harsher flooding, causing a downward spiral in lake health. Additionally, Cherokee marsh acts as a nutrient sink, preventing harmful quantities of chemical fertilizer and other artificial nutrient sources from entering Lake Mendota. If you’ve ever swam in Mendota in the summer, you know how problematic excess nutrients can be -- it can cause algal blooms that are, at best, stinky, and at worst, toxic. In addition to providing invaluable ecosystem services, Cherokee Marsh is also a cultural site, much like the rest of Madison. Walking down the trails and boardwalks, you’ll eventually stumble across two conical mounds, built around 700-1000 A.D. The original architects of these conical mounds were a preHo-Chunk society called the Moundbuilders. They functioned as a burial place for important community members, and are incredibly sacred places to the Ho-Chunk people. Want to visit Cherokee Marsh? The conservation park is open from sunrise to sunset, with 2.6 miles of boardwalk and two observation decks. It is a beautiful, easy hike for the most seasoned outdoorsman and the more casual wandered. As always, remember to stay on the trail, as veering off could lead to you trampling delicate species or — maybe — stumbling into a giant pitcher plant, never to be seen again.

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By Darshigaa Gurumoorthy STAFF WRITER

Anyone who has ever talked to me probably knows that I watch a lot of films. If they have talked to me multiple times, then during one of those conversations I have probably confessed to them that I watch at least one film per day — sometimes more. This is usually when people become absolutely baffled, as they rarely ever come across someone who is as obsessed with films as me. It should not be surprising, considering that I come from a culture that worships cinema and puts its heroes on a pedestal. But, I digress. Cinema to most people is a collection of moving pictures that may or may not tell a good story. But to me, it is an opiate that allows me to escape my reality, the vehicle I take to travel to different places, the form I take to live different lives and the poem that floods my heart with a myriad of feelings. It is the literature that commands my undivided attention. It is the series of moving images on the screen that enchanted me as a child and still continues to captivate me. I, to this day, believe that the art of stitching pictures together to provide the illusion of them moving is the single greatest innovation to ever happen. Now, instead of hoping readers use their imagination to interpret your art the right way, you can now show them exactly what you are thinking yet allow them the same freedom to derive their own meaning from the visual media. And, just like that, cinema becomes an open dialogue between the creator and the viewer, and by extension, the viewer and other viewers. Cinema then becomes a means to transmit the cultural values of day-to-day life

by mediating social truths, individual aspirations, collective aspirations and personal dreams. It becomes an authority that dictates people’s social worth and selfesteem regarding nationhood, race, ethnicity and sexuality. One, because it is so widespread and two, because it is easily accessible and considerably engaging. The images that are produced and widely reproduced in the form of films therefore must have an accurate representation of a diverse set of communities and identities. Just like films were always used as a tool of propaganda to sow dissent and hatred against other countries, I believe that cinema is the only tool that can bring people together and show them that unity in diversity is the need of the hour. Films can be anything. They can be gut-wrenching. They can be light-hearted, funny or even ridiculous and whimsical. But they stem from an idea. Ideas when combined with visuals become that much more powerful. That power influences everyone, from children like me to old adults. Before cinema was this ultimate form of art to me, it was simply the film that I watched every Friday. It was the film that taught me how to react to made up situations in my head. It was the film that taught me that little girls can be whatever they want to be. It was the film that encouraged me to pursue my passion. It was the film that encouraged me to be creative and write my heart out. It was the film that took long walks on the beach with me. But the cinema is a powerful tool, and it does not only influence me, rather it influences and fascinates hundreds, if not thousands, of others. Within all of us, you will see a reflection of each other and the shared love of cinema becomes the thread that connects us and unbeknownst to each other, we become a community of pure cinema lovers, and the cinema theater becomes our home.

Balancing school and work By Grace Bond STAFF WRITER

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Living in the dorms can feel overwhelming at times, so it is important to keep your space tidy.

Maximizing your dorm room space By Sophie Walk STAFF WRITER

If you are like me, you may have found yourself returning from the long break somehow with more stuff than you left with. In most cases that would be fine — you can just stuff the extras somewhere, right? However, when you live in a 9-by-11 room, space can be a commodity. The easiest solution would be to simply get rid of some things, but if you are not quite ready to live that minimalist lifestyle just yet, here are some tips and tricks to help you maximize space in your dorm room. The first trick you can try is to use the filing technique to store your clothes. Popularized by Marie Kondo, the filing method is a way of folding and storing your clothes that resemble files in a drawer. This method helps you not only

be able to see all of your clothes at once because the tops are face up, but it also allows you to get way more items into one drawer. Another great way to save space with your clothes is to buy a closet extender. These extenders hook onto the rail in your closest and allow you to hang things on two levels, optimizing your closest space. The next way to help you extend your space is to use stackable crates or bins. When you have limited space on the ground, building up is the best option. This method is commonly used in larger cities where space is limited. You can stack these crates three to four high and use them to store whatever you want: groceries, cleaning supplies, shoes — you name it. Another plus to this method is that putting things in bins or crates makes

your stuff look much more organized, even if it is just thrown into the bins. When your room looks organized, it often will feel larger and look cleaner. A big mistake that a lot of people make is not utilizing the space that they have under their beds. Whether your bed is lofted or not, there is a lot more space under there than you think! Putting things under your bed that you don’t use very often will not only make your room look cleaner but will also allow you to put the essentials in places that are more accessible. Whether you live in a dorm room or just a shoebox apartment, there are always ways to make the most of the space that you have. Having your room clean and organized will make it easier for you to focus!

While the idea of balancing a job with your studies can be daunting, it is certainly achievable. Plenty of students work during their college years in order to financially support themselves and strengthen their resumé. So, how do you go about managing a job in college? Adam Samuel, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a University Health Services (UHS) employee, says it all begins with your schedule. Samuel is a microbiology major, and his school schedule entails a heavy dedication to coursework and studying. “The only way I can manage school with my job is by working 10 hours a week maximum. Being a student comes first, so it’s important that I shape my work schedule around that,” he stated. Obviously, college schedules vary by per-

son and major. Thus, it is essential to find a job that gives you ample time for your specific schoolwork needs. That being said, you’re going to want a job that is less demanding. “It’s important to be focused on school as a top priority, so you don’t want a job tiring you out physically or mentally and taking that priority away from school,” Samuel said. Samuel also advises finding a job that is relatively interesting to you, or one that relates to your future aspirations. “For example, I’m a student who wants to go into healthcare, and by having a job at UHS, I’m actively gaining healthcare experience for my future as a healthcare professional,” he said. A part-time job in a field that you’re interested in can provide valuable work skills, attract future employers and distract from the stress of school. Although not always

possible, Samuel also suggests making sure you enjoy your coworkers and bosses. “School is really stressful and taxing, so having coworkers and bosses at work who are genuine and understanding really helps to take your mind off of school, giving you a much needed break,” he stated. It isn’t always easy to make connections at work, but if you can find a job with genuine people to surround yourself with, then balancing school and work will become a lot less stressful. Generally speaking, working during college is completely doable. When looking for a job, make sure to account for your school schedule, as being a student should be your main focus. It is important to work somewhere that interests you so that you can build valuable skills for the future. Take it from Adam. If he can do it, so can you!

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Joe Manchin nabs Best Actor Oscar nomination for role of ‘politician who just thinks we should hear each other out’ By Mackenzie Moore ALMANAC EDITOR

The full list of 2022 Oscar nominees was released on Tuesday and contained few surprises, as Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” and Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” — also known as “that time we all paid $15 and quietly sat in the dark for three hours to see Zendaya for seven minutes” — topped the list of Best Picture nominees. However, there was one surprise, as West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin eked out a Best Actor nomination for his role as “politician who just thinks we should hear each other out. It’s exceedingly rare for someone who has had zero hand in any film to earn an Oscar nomination, let alone someone who is doing guerilla-style acting in their day-to-day life under their own name. However, after pull-

ing off memorable lines such as “I believe in health care reform” and “we shouldn’t accept mediocrity as the best a politician can do,” voting members decided that he deserved the nod. “This is a great honor, but I couldn’t have done it on my own,” said Manchin. “I want to give a special shout out to my partner in crime, Kyrsten Sinema. You give me the strength to act on what I already decided I very much will do.” The democrat does a good job of putting on the whole “let’s put political parties aside and make decisions based on the merit of ideas” act. However, Manchin’s skill could use some revision — especially as it pertains to his improv skills when explaining his actions. Joe “walking conflict of interest” Manchin has been quoted as saying — in reference

to the nixed Build Back Better bill — that if he can’t explain a bill to West Virginians, he won’t vote for it. If the senator wants to take the next step as an actor, he should have no problem explaining a bill, as he apparently is already comfortable explaining to his constituents why they are not deserving of clean air, greater access to health care, more safe and affordable housing and lower cost childcare and higher education. In fairness, Manchin’s opposition to Build Back Better was partially due to the $1.7 trillion price tag. However, the 12-year senator can help chip away at this figure if he donates the $500,000 he receives annually from his family’s coal business. There is not yet confirmation as to whether or not Senator Manchin will be attending the

award show in March, but seeing that it overlaps with a vote to decide whether or not babies should be allowed to keep both

of their thumbs if their parents are poor, he is expected to be present so as to avoid having to make up his mind.

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By Jeffrey Brown ALMANAC CONTRIBUTOR

The power of internet influencers over the economy is still a very new realm, especially with the relatively new prominence of TikTok. Last year, we saw how an effort among passionate fans culminated in Warner Media, the parent company of Detective Comics, releasing the “Snyder Cut” of 2017’s “Justice League.” This example of fans working together to generate enough buzz to get companies to listen seemed to inspire other passionate enthusiasts to take to social media as well. The push for the return of this beloved and nostalgia-filled product began on Twitter. When the movement hit TikTok, the social media platform most popular among today’s youth, it was only a matter of time before GE Appliances would cave to the kids and their viral dances

and memes. That’s right — internet-goers begged and pleaded with Haier, the parent company of GE Appliances, and let’s just say you better hold onto your hat because this news is Christmas in February. This week, GE Appliances announced they’re bringing back the 1964 GE Americana refrigerator. One of the most innovative refrigerators of all time, the 1964 Americana features a built-in countertop. How do they do this? Well, genius engineers designed the fridge portion to look like cabinets

above the countertop and the freezer to be a drawer under the countertop. It’s a beautiful fridge — and I don’t say that lightly. We haven’t even covered what shenanigans the teens have been up to on TikTok since the announcement. Quite frankly, I don’t understand most of it. Nonetheless, this is a big move. I can’t wait to hear more from GE Appliances in the coming months about how they are not only bringing back the 1964 GE Americana but updating it for a new generation of fridge users.

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22 year-old Ansel Rodd, who gained popularity through TikTok videos in which he pretended to be poor, is slated to become the most unimpressive person in history to receive a star on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame. The news was announced 38 hours after Rodd sent a 2 a.m. tweet saying, “Although I’ve never done anything to earn it, wouldn’t it be dope if I got a holywood star? #holywood #anselrodd #euphoriawatchalong.” His tweet went viral, even catching the attention of Aaron (immunized) Rodgers, who wholeheartedly supported this venture, arguing that everyone should get a shot. Although many users on Twitter pointed out to Ansel the extensive nomination process and requirements to get a star, the TikToker, whose videos capture daily struggles such as trying to figure out his new digital toaster, kept tweeting about how much he wanted one, eventually leading to his victory. Representatives from the Hollywood Walk of Fame committee assert that the decision was in no way influenced by the amount of death threats that poured into their DMs after they initially dismissed his self-nomination. In addition, several modeling and acting agencies have since reached out to Ansel with interest in working with this blooming social media celeb-

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rity. Insiders claim that even Big Hit Music (the company that manages world famous k-pop band BTS) has reached out with their own offer. “Some people question Ansel’s credentials,” his new publicist conceded, “but really it just goes to show that anyone can get their big break if they put in the work.” “I’m so thrilled to be given a

Hollywood star after grinding for all these years at boarding school,” Ansel told The Daily Cardinal from his 200 square foot apartment in SoHo. Ansel’s star will be installed next Wednesday and is expected to be placed in between the stars of Shia (Just Do It) LaBeouf and that chick who put gorilla glue in her hair last year.

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