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Stalking & Technology Social media blur the boundary of personal privacy, making it easier for people to follow you and harder for you to know when the following goes beyond their computer.

1 in 4 victims reported being stalked through some form of technology.

percent of stalking victims are stalked by a current or former partner.

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Persons aged are subjected to stalking more than other age groups.

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The average duration of partner stalking is just over years

information courtesy of The National Stalking Resource Center

On Feb. 8 at 5:58 p.m., UW-Madison student “Alex Paverson” checked into Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner. Three of Alex’s Facebook friends saw the post and immediately followed Alex there. Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment, a student organization dedicated to ending domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault, created Paverson’s page, resembling a typical UW student’s account, to raise awareness about the relationship between stalking and technology on campus. According to PAVE, the campaign was created to educate students on how easy it is to be located through online posts. They are not advocating for students to stop publishing information on social media sites but rather to show how stalking has changed with technological advancement. In an age dominated by Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare, one in four victims reports being followed through some form of technology, according to the National Stalking Resource Center. For one week UW-Madison students followed the Facebook page and were invited to find “Alex Paverson” checking in at places like Ian’s Pizza, the Student Activity Center and Redamte Coffeehouse. For college students, running into friends on a campus happens daily. Since they have set schedules and live in rela-

tively isolated environments, it can be hard to recognize stalking when it happens. Carmen Hotvedt, a violence prevention specialist from University Health Services, said stalking is any repeated behavior that can cause a reasonable person to feel fear, and can range from unwanted phone calls to following someone. “Is sending flowers stalking? No, not all the time. But it is when it sends a clear message over time,” Hotvedt said. Life Sciences Communications Professor Dietram Scheufele broadly described stalking as following people in inappropriate ways. It’s “not your traditional ‘hanging outside someone’s home’ or ‘following them around in a weird creepy way,’” Scheufele said. Scheufele said certain behavior can be considered stalking even if it might seem socially acceptable. “In the case of stalking, social norms are irrelevant,” Scheufele said. “If 20 people say you’re not being stalked, but you think you are, you are right.” Scheufele said students should consider if they benefit by adding a person they just met to their social media pages. “Do you really need the 1,001 friend?”

he asked. Hotvedt said stalking would still occur without technology, because the behaviors existed before. “[It] is really just another effective tool for stalkers to better access where the victim is,” Hotvedt said. Sharing a location will become a daily part of life and the methods will be perfected as technology further advances, Scheufele said. “There are going to be many more applications, and they’re going to make our lives easier,” Scheufele said. “But that also means if this is going to be a big chunk of our lives, we better learn how to use it responsibly.” Scheufele said it is important to be aware of what is actively shared online and what information is unintentionally revealed through global positioning systems on social media sites. “Picture the friend you like the most, and the friend you like the least,” Scheufele said. “Somewhere, everyone in that group will see everything you post.” The usage of the term “Facebook stalking” and other jokes that make light

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A bill circulating in the state Legislature would allow landlords to evict tenants who commit a crime in or on a rental property once law enforcement notifies the landlord of the crime. Crimes that tenants could be evicted for might include underage drinking or noise complaints.

Rep. Mark Honadel, R-South Milwaukee, who introduced the bill, said it “would give landlords another tool to get their goodstanding tenants safe from harm.” Under the proposed legislation, the landlord may issue the tenant written eviction notice that gives him a minimum of five days to vacate the property. If the tenant challenges the eviction in court, he

can still be evicted if the landlord proves criminal activity occurred. Landlords could also evict tenants for criminal activity by a member of their household or a person invited onto the property by the tenants. After the tenant is evicted, the landlord can still require him to pay rent. The bill defines criminal

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activity as “any act or behavior that is punishable in this state by fine or period of imprisonment or that is a violation of an ordinance of the county, city, village, or town in which the rental property is located.” Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, said criminal activity in this

Around 500 people gathered in front of the Capitol Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the collective bargaining protests that consumed Madison last year. Speakers at the event spoke about the future of the progressive movement in Wisconsin and the recall effort underway against Gov. Scott Walker and four state Senators. Local Green Party activist and Executive Director of the Liberty Tree Foundation Ben Manski, who moderated the event, said he was pleased with the turnout and “good energy” considering the cold weather. Among the speakers Saturday were Assembly Minority Leader Rep. Peter Barca, D-Kenosha, President of the Professional Firefights of Wisconsin Mahlon Mitchell, Washington Correspondent for “The Nation” John Nichols and Charity Schmidt of the UW-Madison Teaching Assistants’ Association. “It was one year ago that, as the governor described it, he ‘dropped the bomb.’ And what a bomb it has been,” Barca said. “It has polarized and divided Wisconsin like never before.” UW student and candidate for Dane County Board District 5 Leland Pan also spoke at the event. He said students were central to the protests last year and

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elp, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and for the first time in two years I will be celebrating the holiday alone. But for the love of Cupid do not pity me. If I am being honest, I have never really cared for the holiday, regardless of what my Facebook relationship status listed me as. It is all a bit too hokey, and on a day when all things are expected to be over the top, no relationship can live up to the epic “Boy Meets World” romances I longed for as a preteen. Still, perhaps I should mark this annual festival of love by reflecting upon my romantic aspirations. One of the perks that comes with working for this fine publication is that publishers send you advance copies of books in need of review. Of course, the books we are sent are not exactly “Harry Potter” or “The Hunger Games.” Nope, we get books like “The ABCs of Choosing a Good Husband.” Now I am not one for self-help books. That said, tomorrow is February 14, so I will review its contents seriously with no intention of sarcasm whatsoever. Besides, everything about this book suggests it will be terribly useful. First of all, its author is a male married with six children. Move over Carrie Bradshaw! Stephen Wood, the host of a radio program called “Faith & Family,” is clearly the expert us single gals need. Furthermore, Dr. Frank Pavone, the national director of Priests for Life, said, “I highly recommend Stephen Wood’s ‘The ABCs of Choosing a Good

Husband.’ It inspires hope.” You and Counting” has taught me is see that! A man who will never acceptable and will lead to a holy choose a husband—or any type man like Jim Bob. Score! of spouse for that matter—advoWhen it comes to courtship— cates it. I doubt a book on find- yes courtship, not dating—Wood ing love could get more credible is quite the traditionalist. He advice than this guy’s, except for writes, “It’s wise for the man to maybe that of Amberly Sherman, initiate the courting… Don’t tinthe spokesperson for Challenge ker with a pattern proven by cenTask Force on Chastity, who turies of experience. Besides, do called it a “must-read.” you really want to marry a man If these reviews did not calm who can’t initiate your courtship your hesitations, allow me to himself?” Good point, Stephen! delve into the book. It becomes Who needs feminism or equality very obvious within the first few of the genders? Not me! I used pages that this to follow this guide is not for ‘The ABCs of Choosing advice because a Good Husband’ a woman seekI am a chicken, ing out just but now I can any man, but a follow it because Roman Catholic I am a lady. How one. Interesting. convenient! Wood feels Being a father, that finding a Wood feels dads good man is should play a key nearly imposrole in women’s sible in our relationships. pleasure-seekNot only, of ing, divorcecourse, should plagued society, suitors ask for but that these permission to Catholic men hold the key. I was date their daughters, but when the raised by a dad who abandoned going gets rough, dads can actually Catholicism because Catholics do the dumping. He writes, “Your tend to be (description censored dad can do the dirty work that because I was taught if I cannot many women find difficult to do… say anything nice to not say any- If you find it difficult to say ‘no,’ thing at all), but perhaps the new then let your dad do it for you.” man in my life, Stephen Wood, Well this is handy! In the event the should not be dismissed just yet. Catholic male I choose turns out He writes, “A woman wishing to be a dud, my dad can break up to attract a man who will love her with him on my behalf. It makes as a person must dress and act with perfect sense: Over the years he modesty. God went way overboard has cooked and cleaned for me. when He created Eve… Do you Now he can conclude crumby relawant to fend off the playboys inca- tionships for me. I am positive my pable of real love? Then don’t dress father will love this and not at all like a playgirl.” Mental note made. feel it absurd or uncomfortable. I will get rid of all of my scandalWood even calls out us college ous clothes—those that reveal my girls specifically. He explains, wrists and ankles—and design a “Whether you are still in college wardrobe based on what “19 Kids or have graduated, one of the

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most dangerous places to socialize with a man you are courting is in a private apartment with just the two of you there. Literally millions of Christians have fallen headlong into sexual immorality in this setting which they thought they were capable of handling.” Ruh roh. I guess I should have known Wood would be a virgin enthusiast. Taking a shockingly unique stance, he only wants V-cards cashed in for bouncy Catholic babies. Perhaps you are content with this. Perhaps you feel God gave us hands and mouths for a reason. Fortunately, Wood agrees with you. Unfortunately, he agrees with you for non-sexual reasons. He writes, “Intimate kissing and caressing are designed to ignite the flames of marital love between husband and wife. In creating the great mystery of the marital embrace, God hasn’t designed any convenient stopping points on the way to consummated physical love.” That means no heavy petting, Badgers. God is a real buzzkill sometimes. “The ABCs of Choosing a Good Husband” contains so much great advice I am incapable of listing it all here, but, to conclude, here are some good guidelines to follow: turtlenecks and floor-length skirts are key, keep your hands and mouth where everyone can see them (but your genitals out of sight and mind) and when in doubt just stand in the corner of a room and wait for a Catholic fella to come sweep you off your feet and/ or initiate your courtship. Now if you will please excuse me, I have some advice to put into action. Do you not understand sarcasm and feel the need to tell Jacqueline not to take any of Stephen Wood’s advice seriously? E-mail her at jgoreilly@dailycardinal.com and warn her of Wood’s misguidance.

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February 15, 1991 Women’s antiwar group: Read our lips By Naomi Patton of the Cardinal Staff

A St. Valentine’s Day antiwar “kiss-in” was held at the Capitol rotunda and the Library Mall by Women Against Intervention in the Gulf on Thursday afternoon. Attendance at the first “kiss-in” was low—six people attended—but WAIG members thought that this was because the demonstration was scheduled for 12 p.m. Members said they hoped for a larger turnout at the second part of the demonstration, which was scheduled for 5 p.m. on the Library Mall. Amy Brooks, a member of WAIG, said that she wished the turnout had been better, as did demonstrator Karen Milstein. “There’s not too much to say,” Milstein said. “This war sucks!” The “kiss-in” itself lasted around five minutes while organizers continued to urge participation. “Everyone’s here to use their lips!” said on kiss-in participant. “We need all the lips we can get!” Margaret Hitchcock, also

a member of WAIG and organizer of the “kiss-in,” said that the purpose of the demonstration was to illustrate the displaced priorities of the United States government concerning obscenity and the U.S. involvement in the war. “Make out! Not war!” she said. The second “kiss-in” had a larger turnout despite the poor weather conditions. Approximately 10 to 15 demonstrators met at Library Mall and then moved in front of Memorial Library to avoid wind chill. They then moved to the foyer of Memorial Union and finally to the Rathskellar. The actual second “kiss-in” was around 15 minutes long. Kate Hall, who participated in the second “kiss-in,” expressed the sentiments of WAIG, as well as her own on the purpose of the demonstration. “You can kiss a million times a day, but you can only get killed once. Life is about love and not about hate, and this war is all about hate.”

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Left, Emily Elliot and, right, Rachel O’Toole participated Thursday afternoon in the kiss-in organized by WAIG.

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Budget shortfall will not mean cuts By Jack Casey The Daily Cardinal

Gov. Scott Walker said last week he would not push for another budget repair bill to help balance the state’s budget after the Legislative Fiscal Bureau released its most recent report Thursday, revealing a shortfall of approximately $214 million. The change in budget standing from a projected surplus of $71 million in October to approximately $143 million in deficit reported Thursday came as a surprise to people around the state. In a statement earlier in the week, Walker said he would not consider another budget repair bill, instead expressing his confidence that the state would finish its twoyear budget cycle with a balanced budget and promising to “keep the state’s fiscal house in order.” In 2011, Walker signed into law a budget repair bill that ended collective bargaining rights for public employees and cut state spending. The backlash to the legislation led to the protests at the Capitol last year and the ongoing recall efforts. According to Andrew Rechovsky, Professor of Public Affairs and Applied Economics at UW-Madison, a budget repair bill is not necessary right now. He said because the low budget numbers are projected through June of 2013, Rechovsky agrees with Walker that the low budget is not immediate problem. “If this were not February 2012 but it was February 2013 and we were facing a $200 million gap, then you may have to call the legislature in and say you have to change the laws…but I think the governor

October 2011:

Projected surplus of $71 million

February 2012:

Projected deficit of $143 million

June 30, 2013:

Need to find a way to save $71.4 million

is right that we still have enough time,” said Rechovksy. However, Walker and Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen have taken some steps to reinforcing the state budget. They plan to use $31.6 million of a $140 million federal package given to the state in an effort to help homeowners hurt by unfair mortgage practices, and use it to fix the projected budget deficit. The action has drawn criticism from those who believe all the money should go to the homeowners it was meant for. State Rep. Louis Molepske, D-Stevens Point, criticized Walker and Van Hollen’s choice to redirect some of the federal settlement money toward fixing the budget. “It is truly disappointing that Governor Walker feels that he can use Wisconsin’s foreclosure settlement dollars as his own state piggy bank in an attempt to cover up the true effects of his extreme and unfair state budget,” said Molepske.

Police arrest three men for drug use Madison Police arrested three Madison men for drug-related crimes in the past week, two of which occurred in student neighborhoods on Mifflin Street and Washington Avenue. During a general surveillance patrol on Feb. 3, officers noticed a man, later identified as Bret Thompson, loitering in the 400 block of West Mifflin, according to Police Officer Howard Payne. Thompson approached Edward Bartlett’s vehicle, prompting police to investigate a possible drug deal. Upon investigation, police found nine grams of crack cocaine and more than $4,600. Police arrested Bartlett for drugrelated charges and Thompson for unlawful trespassing. According to Payne, police arrested Matthew Lecher with pos-

session of heroin and cocaine on Dahle Street last Wednesday. Last Thursday, police arrested Robert Tremelling for possession of drugs and operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs. After hearing an “extremely loud stereo,” police pulled over a vehicle on the 500 block of West Washington Avenue and noted a strong marijuana smell, according to Payne. Tremelling admitted to driving without a driver’s license and said he and the passenger, identified as Rachel Hansen, “had smoked all of their drugs just five minutes earlier.” Police K-9s verified the presence of marijuana, and officers arrested Tremelling, which was his fifth offense after being on probation. —Abby Becker

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by requiring landlords to provide tenants with a checklist about a premise’s conditions when the tenant moves in. Tenants must notify the landlord in writing before contacting a building inspector to report a maintenance concern. The bill also allows landlords to dispose of abandoned property and hold the tenant responsible for disposal costs. These bills come after SB 107, which allows landlords to look into tenants’ personal history, which was signed into law in December.

instance could include underage drinking or excessive noise. “With a bar so incredibly low, any tenant risks eviction, particularly from at-risk populations,” Resnick said. Another bill introduced in the Legislature last week aims at modernizing landlord-tenant law. The bill, introduced by state Rep. Duey Stroebel, R-Saukville, would update notification procedures about building maintenance

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Board of Regents President Michael Spector presided over the board’s meeting Friday when regents recognized this year’s system-wide Diversity Award winners.

Regents recognize diversity across system By Anna Duffin The Daily Cardinal

is being done all around the UW system, work that leads to progress for us all in this very important area.”

The Board of Regents recognized three programs across system campuses for their contributions to furthering the “How rewarding it was to UW System’s efforts to promote see up close all of the excepdiversity, equity and inclusivtional work on diversity and ity Friday. UW-Madison was inclusion that is being done not an award recipient. all around the UW System...” Irma Burgos, UW-Oshkosh’s director of the Center for Academic Judy Crain Support and Diversity won the regent UW System individual category. The UW-Eau Claire Honors Program won the team category and UW-Green Bay’s First Nation Studies Program The new School of Nursing won the institution/unit category. Building will be named after “It was very difficult to UW-Madison Alum and select the winners,” Regent Nursing Hall of Famer Signe Judy Crain said. “How reward- Cooper, upon the Board of ing it was to see up close all Regents’ approval Friday. of the exceptional work on “We are deeply honored diversity and inclusion that to name the new School of

Nursing building Signe Skott Cooper Hall,” School of Nursing Dean Katharyn May said in a press release. “Signe is one of the school’s most ardent and dedicated supporters, and her long career in Wisconsin nursing education embodies the essence of Wisconsin nursing and the Wisconsin Idea.” Cooper was hired as a head nurse at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in 1946 and became an instructor in the School of Nursing in 1948. She has written and published two nursing textbooks and over 100 biographies of nurses. Breaking ground for the building is scheduled for April 21 and construction is slated to be completed in 2014.

rally from page 1 continue to be important in the recall efforts. “I have to thank all of you for teaching me what democracy looks like,” Pan said. “As a student, I have a vested interest in making sure my teachers have a right to collectively bargain, have a right to a union, have a right to a good wage.” Governor Walker was in Washington, D.C. at the Conservative Political Action Conference over the weekend speaking to activists from around the country. He said that surviving the recall effort against him would send a message to the whole country that people will stand by politicians who make tough decisions.

stalking from page 1 of the issue have made it harder to consider stalking a serious crime, Hotvedt said. “We make so much fun of stalking in our culture that when it really happens we don’t see it,” Hotvedt said. “Victims don’t think they need help, or deserve help, or even think that it is stalking.” Hotvedt said blame is often placed on the victim for sharing the information in the first place, but stalking is never the victim’s fault. Scheufele said it’s never the problem of the victim, but rather the person who stalks is at fault.

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Activists gathered Saturday to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Budget Repair Bill protests. “This is a free country and

“Asking for help and acknowledging that it’s happening is usually a good first step.” Carmen Hotvedt violence prevention specialist University Health Services

a free society,” Scheufele said. “Anybody can do whatever they damn well please but that doesn’t give anybody the right to commit a crime or to make

their lives miserable.” Half of stalkers faced with an intervention stop their behavior, according to Hotvedt. “Asking for help and acknowledging that it’s happening is usually a good first step,” Hotvedt said. Hotvedt recommended stalking victims seeking help to go to the Dean of Students, UW police, UHS or a friend. “Any kind of getting help is okay,” Hotvedt said. “You don’t have to report if that doesn’t feel right for you, but many places on campus are well trained and well equipped to help.”

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David Cottrell Co-ttrell it on the mountain

ooney Mara’s turn as Swedish author Stieg Larsson’s pierced, tattoo-clad, anti-social Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher’s American film adaptation of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” this past December proved to be thoroughly enthralling— enough even to land her a nomination for Best Actress at the 2012 Academy Awards later this month. While Swedish actress Noomi Rapace got the first crack at the character in the Danish film adaptations of Larsson’s Millennium trilogy, Mara managed to do the character better justice in her portrayal by imbuing the ass-kicking, name-taking Salander with the undertone of vulnerability that was missing from Rapace’s pure bad ass. Although this thread of humanity that Mara brings to the role certainly complicates the character of Lisbeth Salander, there is no doubt that she qualifies as the archetypal anti-hero, a trope that is becoming more and more common in our culture.

We want kick-ass anti-heroes that get things done on their own terms.

The last decade has undoubtedly belonged to the anti-hero. Back in 1999, before director David Fincher presented the world with his morally complex portraits of Lisabeth Salander in “The Girl with the Dragon

Tattoo” and Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network,” the director introduced what would become one of the most iconic cult characters of the approaching decade with Brad Pitt as Tyler Durden, the philosophical nihilist and soap aficionado of Chuck Palahniuk’s seminal novel “Fight Club.” Tyler Durden connected with audiences, spouting eloquent treatises on forsaking traditional values of consumerism and societal expectations, and subverting everything they had been force-fed by Hollywood entertainment culture and yet knew to be artificial. What makes Tyler Durden so engaging is a bit of what makes all antiheroes so intriguing to us today. We have been indoctrinated to the tropes and clichés of traditional Hollywood morality to such an extent that any hero who follows such code becomes instantly predictable. When we watch a movie that we recognize as following this classic Hollywood narrative of ‘angelic good guys versus nasty bad guys,’ we instantly discern the rules of the game as well. We know the limits of what the protagonists can do to achieve their ends, and we also know that no matter what those ends will be achieved. After several decades this formula has become rather played out. We have outgrown the simple idealism enshrined by Hollywood since the days of the Hays moral code. We crave complex, nuanced protagonists that better reflect reality’s shades of gray rather than the starkly black and white morality of yesteryear. We don’t want a predictable superhero who will always triumph over evil on society’s terms, we want kick-ass antiheroes that get things done on their own terms—whether it be tattooing an embarrassing indelible condemna-

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We have been indoctrinated to the tropes and clichés of traditional Hollywood morality.

ditorial Board Disclaimer: We will address this issue once and only once, because, frankly, it will be in the news until the world explodes and we have only one thing to say about it: Talk of shutting down Madison’s beloved Mifflin Street Block Party has been plaguing our news since last year’s event turned riotous and violent. According to the Wisconsin State Journal there were, “two stabbings, three sexual assaults, three substantial batteries, four strongarmed robberies and numerous reports of property damage during and after the event.” Because of these events, this editorial board has no right to completely scoff at Mayor Paul Soglin and the Madison Police Department’s attempts to end the party just because we want to drink all day, play dizzy bat, do a few beer bongs, order and eat an entire Domino’s pizza, pass out and wake up in that detox center off the Beltline. But how do you shut down an event that students unofficially organize every year? You don’t.

Anti-heroes entice us to live vicariously through them because they have the gumption to do those things we so often wish we could do but cannot. They are a self-gratifying fantasy that with one hand indulges in secretly appealing, socially unacceptable behavior and with the other hand soothes our nagging conscience by ultimately moralizing, or at least justifying the actions. But most often, these characters still possess at least an iota of the traditional values that Hollywood likes to promote—they are still Hollywood products after all, even if Hollywood has gotten better at concealing that fact behind a layer of slick, subversive cool. Fincher’s Mark Zuckerberg represents the entrepreneurial American spirit of self-reliance, just as Tyler Durden symbolizes idealized forms of freedom and equality and Lisbeth Salander stands for the pursuit of justice. Obscured by their 21st-century complexity, these modern anti-heroes are still heroic protagonists promoting social values, even if you have to dig through some blood and guts to find them. Have a favorite Hollywood bad ass David forgot to mention? Let him know what character gets you riled at dcottrell@wisc.edu.

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Let’s make love: A Valentine’s Day playlist from the editor 1. “Let’s Get It On” —Marvin Gaye 2. “Foxey Lady” —Jimi Hendrix 3. “The Seed (2.0)” —The Roots

dents. Beer gardens only encourage drinking, especially for out-oftowners who may not know anyone living on Mifflin Street. Second, in order to curb the number of individuals flooding in from different cities, we see reason to patrol the dorms the same way they are patrolled on Halloween. If we prohibit students from having guests over Mifflin weekend, we might see a drop in the number of visitors attending the event. This could help lower the violence and damage usually caused by attendees with no respect for the city. Third, we strongly support Soglin’s idea to promote safety through social media. Student’s living on Mifflin should talk to one another and look out for each other during the event. It might not be such a bad idea to turn into those students who gate off their yards with orange, plastic fencing or limit drinking to the house or backyard. In order to limit violent activity and out-of-control behavior we should encourage Mifflin residents to communicate with each other before the event about who to allow in their homes to nurture a safer drinking environment. Students and guests need to remember they are being watched this year. It’s important we show the city that the party can continue without violence or extreme damage to the town. While Mifflin is a treasured tradition, it is a costly one. Showing Soglin that it is worth the investment will ensure the party’s survival for our children and our children’s children. While we’d like to say to the city, “sorry for partying,” in this case, that just won’t cut it.

SOPA indicative of government growth Matthew curry opinion columnist

Who says the art of a good mixtape is dead? No, we do not sit with a tape player and record radio edits of our favorite songs to pass along to our friends and lovers any longer, but the concept of sharing music as an expression of feelings is far from going out of style. In case homework prevented you from throwing together seductive selections of tunes for your Valentine this weekend, here’s a little something from the Arts Desk to set the mood on this hallmark of holidays. How to use this playlist: • dim lights • open a bottle of wine and pour two glasses • press play

You locate the problem areas, address the issues and modify the party in order to best circumvent the horrors that ensued last year. Fortunately, this is exactly what the Associated Students of Madison’s Legislative Affairs Committee is trying to do. Over the course of the year, Legislative Affairs has been meeting with Soglin to discuss ways to ensure the party’s survival, because there absolutely cannot be a repeat of last year. The party is a novelty and tradition for this campus, but we cannot deny the fact that it needs some tweaks. So here are our suggestions: First, the party can’t be sponsored or commercialized. By allowing Capitol Neighborhoods Inc. and The Majestic to sell beer, the city is just asking for more out-of-towners to mar the streets. Vending beer and allowing open containers creates an “everything goes” attitude that non-Madison attendees already embody in the first place. After all, out of the 162 people arrested last year, 125 of them weren’t UW-Madison stu-

7. “She Wants To Move” —N.E.R.D. 8. “Pony” —Ginuwine

4. “No Strings” —Mayer Hawthorne

9. “Baby’s Got Sauce” —G. Love & Special Sauce

5. “Try A Little Tenderness” —Otis Redding

10. “P.D.A. (We Just Don’t Care)” —John Legend

6. “High For This” —The Weeknd

11. “Feel It All Around” —Washed Out

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f all pressing issues facing America, it’s absolutely ridiculous for congress to be so steadfastly ignorant in their support in such overreaching laws as the “Stop Online Piracy Act” and the “Protect Intellectual Property Act.” It’s not entirely surprising noting the strong relationship between Hollywood and the government, especially with Barack Obama as president and Chris Dodd’s new job as a Hollywood lobbyist. To appease Hollywood, powerful legislators, with majority support from the Democratic Party, attempted to introduce and eventually pass both legislation. However, thankfully, the indignation of the public and the intelligence and passion of our generation rose up to defeat both acts. SOPA and PIPA ultimately attempt to further combat online piracy by providing even more power to intellectual property holders and the government. It also allows IP holders, as if a vigilante police force, to shut down websites, essentially blacklisting them, as well as to force closure of financial accounts. All of this is done with minimal-at-best due process. While the laws themselves won’t create some sort of Orwellian society, it basically says that any misuse of intellectual property is cause for “removing” a website. If you truly understand the Internet you’d understand that the entire internet culture, especially the humor, is entirely dependent on humorous uses of what is ultimately protected material in some way. But the real issue at heart

with this legislation is the fact that these bills were completely unnecessary and delegated far too much power to elite special interests, the government being its own special interest when power is involved as well. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which passed unanimously in 1998, already gave IP holders a clear legal right to use judicial means to stop misuse of intellectual property. If you watch the Daily Show or Colbert Report, I’m sure you’ve encountered a “takedown notice” trying to look up clips on YouTube. Passing SOPA and PIPA would not have gotten rid of piracy-driven sites like The Pirate Bay, and it most certainly wouldn’t have stopped piracy havens in countries with no copyright laws; and yet our own government was ready to pass these bills. Republican hypocrites would further empower the Obama government they claim they want to shrink while plotting the next war. While Democratic hypocrites rallied over Bush’s massacre of the constitution, some supported SOPA and PIPA. These empty politicians seem to inherently believe the solution to almost every problem is to expand the power of the government while demonstrating every reason why the elite levels of government should have less power. This isn’t just a problem at one level of government either. The recent declaration of what amounts to making protesters pay to protest at the state capitol is so shockingly unabashed in its censorship that it makes me sad Wisconsin has come to this. Our rights are slowly slipping away as ignorant politicians grapple with each other over the same power struggles they’ve engaged in time and time again. This is the real problem, at the top of both state and federal governments. Whether

it is Democrats at the federal level or Republicans at the state level, they’re all advancing the same problem. There are still people who really believe in public service, but the level of public scrutiny needs to drastically increase to combat the forces, whether intentional or consequential, that are diminishing freedom and needlessly increasing government power. That brings me to the most worrisome expansion of government power that we have seen since Obama was elected. Something that resembles more of the year 2001 than the year 2011. The 2012 National Defense Authorization Act contains provisions within it that should shock and disgust anyone who treasures the freedom we have in this country. The NDAA specifically codifies the ability to indefinitely detain people suspected of terrorism for the first time. This is wrong in its own part. It gets much more serious in that it does not specifically exclude American citizens from indefinite detention. Essentially, the government now has the right, codified by law, to imprison Americans indefinitely by the military without due process if it wants to, but only until the end of conflict. An amendment was introduced to correct this but failed. Just live it with fellow citizens, the government won’t imprison you. Even if they do, it’s only until the War on Terror ends. Signing this act Obama wrote, “I have signed this bill despite having serious reservations…” Everyone else should too. Matthew Curry is a junior majoring in political science and environmental studies. Please tweet your feedback to @dailycardinal or e-mail your thoughts to opinion@ dailycardinal.com.

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Today’s Sudoku

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Daydreaming of tomorrow

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Eatin’ Cake

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

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Today’s Crossword Puzzle

Caved In

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WHAT, NO SNOW? ACROSS 1 Bowl-shaped roof 5 They prey every night 9 Turkish title 14 Not quite round 15 ___ En-lai (Chinese premier) 16 Lowest female voices 17 Bit of unusual weather 19 Poet William Butler 20 It may be brushed off by a barber 21 Cushiness 23 Not, to a Scot 24 Musketeer motto word 26 Source of after-hours cash 28 Cracker with a hole in the middle 30 ___ and bounds 32 Site for stained-glass windows 34 “___ and the Real Girl” 35 Long, slender cigar 37 Target of many a shot 39 Bad weather for those behind the wheel? 42 Good hole card 43 State of adversity 46 Old-time oath 49 Practically touching 51 Color similar to mouse gray

2 Well-to-do 5 54 Tierra ___ Fuego 56 Word with “luxury” or “excise” 57 Help a market cashier 58 Do news-paper work 60 Bartlett or bosc 62 “Hi” or “bye” on Lanai 64 Strong current of air 68 Coins of Turkey 69 Task list heading 70 “We don’t know who said it” abbr. 71 Had a purpose in mind 72 Florist’s cutting 73 Method of meditation and exercise DOWN 1 Homer Simpson’s shout 2 Biological eggs 3 California et al, to Hawaiians 4 “___ Enchanted” (2004 fantasy film) 5 Band of eight 6 “Which person?” 7 Wisdom passed along 8 Some poisonous shrubs 9 Check recipient 10 Hearty quaff 11 Poem division 12 Balloon filler

13 Left side of the balance sheet 18 Afflicted with muscle tremors 22 Clips, as sheep 24 High peak 25 Grazing land for sheep 27 African republic 29 City near Binghamton, N.Y. 31 Macy’s event 33 Cuddly bamboomuncher 36 Tied, as the score 38 Playpen toys 40 Encircle or bind 41 Elementary particle with no charge 44 Place with curative waters 45 Questionnaire category 46 Prepare for mummification 47 Net minder 48 Mohair-coated goat 50 Authoritative decrees 53 Baker’s buy 55 Certain salt source 59 Homer-hitter’s pace 61 “And ___ we go!” 63 Solo in a space flick 65 Exalting poem 66 Eggy seasonal drink 67 Watson and Crick’s lab material

Scribbles n’ Bits

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Washington and the Bear

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Monday, February 13, 2012

Women’s Hockey

Wisconsin women claim WCHA title in series sweep By Vince Huth the daily cardinal

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Junior defenseman Justin Schultz has carried on the recent trend of offensive Wisconsin defensemen. He leads all defensemen nation-wide and is second on the team with 38 points.

From the point

Badger defensemen forging down the path of offense

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In his final season, former Badger defenseman Jake Gardiner (left) finished behind only Schultz nationally in points. Brendan Smith (right) topped the list of defensemen in his last season.

Story By Matt Masterson The Wisconsin men’s hockey program has a history of being the launch pad for some of the most talented forwards in the NHL, but a run of elite offensive defensemen may be changing their reputation. During the 2008-‘09 season, Badger defenseman Jamie McBain put together an impressive run on the score sheet, totaling 37 points to lead Wisconsin and put him in a tie for second place in scoring at his position. That was the last time a Wisconsin defenseman did not lead the country in scoring at their position. The following year, Brendan Smith finished with 52 points and tied for sixth among all scorers— no other defenseman finished in the top 50. Last season Jake Gardiner would have led the country in defensive scoring with 40 points had it not been for the other half of his defensive pair, Justin Schultz, who put up 47 points. Schultz, a junior from West Kelowna, B.C., has increased his scoring pace this season, netting 38 points in just 28 games, putting him seven points ahead of the next closest defenseman. While each player has their own unique skill set, there are several similarities between each man’s game that have contributed to their collective success. “If you look at what those guys have in common as far as their strengths, they’re all very good skaters, they all have an excellent skill set with the puck, and they see the game very well,” head coach Mike Eaves said. “The other thing is they’re damn competitive. They want to be very

good and they’re willing to work at that.” So what is responsible for this incredible run of defensive scoring—is it a result of the system that Eaves and his staff run? Or is it a result of simply having four elite playmakers? “I think it’s both,” Schultz said. “You look at those other guys, they’re all talented offensively, they’re gifted. I’ve always been an offensive guy, I’ve always put up points, but I think it’s a little bit of both.” Eaves uses a system that allows for his defenders to take a lead role in the opponent’s zone and maximize scoring chances. “He likes us to jump up in the play and get involved,” Schultz said of his coach’s game plan. “One of the main reasons why we’re able to do that is that we have forwards that can cover for us.” While the opportunities are always there for defenders to help out on offense, Eaves also stresses solid two-way play out of his defenders, an attribute that makes an offensive defenseman even more dangerous on the next level. “For me, I think it’s the defensive part, he’s prepared me for that,” Schultz said on how his coach has gotten him ready for the NHL. “I didn’t really have much more to do offensively and the main thing I wanted to improve was my defensive game.” The power play has also been a key factor behind the team’s defensive scoring. Since 2008, the Badgers have finished no worse than 13th nationally in power play efficiency, finishing in the

top 10 twice. The combination of Schultz and Gardiner last season gave Wisconsin one of the most lethal defensive pairings in recent NCAA history, a combination they hoped to continue in the NHL. Both players were drafted by the Anaheim Ducks organization in the 2008 draft, Gardiner in the first round (17th overall) and Schultz in the second (43rd overall). However, last February Gardiner was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, ending any hope of the Badger-to-Badger pairing on the next level. “We always kind of talked about one day maybe playing together in the pro game,” Schultz said. “I was definitely disappointed [when Gardiner was traded]. But it’s a good thing for him. He’s been unreal up there.” While he has not made a decision yet, it is very likely that Schultz will jump to the NHL after this season, opening the door for another young Badger defenseman to step up and fill his shoes. But who will it be? That depends on who you ask. “I don’t think we have anyone coming in that has that level,” said Eaves on replacing his talented defenseman. “I think we’re going [to replace Schultz] by committee.” Schultz had a more direct answer. “Next year if I’m not here—Frankie Simonelli. He’s got a great shot and he can definitely put up some big numbers.” We may not know who’s next yet, but we do know that Wisconsin has put a stamp on generating some of hockey’s top offensive blue liners.

In its final road series of the regular season, the No. 1 Wisconsin women’s hockey team (22-2-2-1 WCHA, 28-2-2 overall) swept St. Cloud State (4-22, 5-25-2). The Badgers clinched at least a share of the WCHA regular season championship with the six points they earned over the weekend. The Badgers used a balanced attack to take down the Huskies Friday, as five different players scored a goal and nine notched points in the 5-0 win. Wisconsin recorded more than twice as many shots on goal as St. Cloud State. The Badgers had a particularly significant advantage in the first period, outshooting the Huskies 17-4. Senior forward Hilary Knight got things going for Wisconsin with a backhand goal midway through the first period, and senior forward Carolyne Prévost put the Badgers up 2-0 just two minutes later. Each side had 12 shots on goal in the second period. While sophomore goaltender Alex Rigsby stopped all 12 Husky shots, St. Cloud State freshman goaltender Julie Friend allowed two more Badger scores. After junior forward Brianna Decker and freshman forward Blayre Turnbull notched goals in the second period, senior forward Brooke Ammerman scored Wisconsin’s final goal on a power play in the third period. Rigsby tallied 19 saves to record her nation-leading seventh shutout of the season.

Wisconsin dominated St. Cloud State in a similar fashion Saturday, scoring the game’s first five goals en route to a 6-2 victory. As was the case Friday, no Badger scored more than one goal. Freshman forward Katy Josephs opened a barrage of scoring in the first period with her goal less than three minutes into the game. Sophomore forward Brittany Ammerman, Prévost and junior defender Stefanie McKeough each scored during a ten-minute stretch to give the Badgers a commanding 4-0 lead after the first period. Brooke Ammerman notched her 200th career point with a goal midway though the second period. The senior joined elite company in doing so, as only four Badgers have reached the 200-point mark. Fellow senior Knight assisted on each of Wisconsin’s first five scores, and added a goal of her own in the third period. Knight, the all-time leading point-scorer in Wisconsin history, surpassed the 250point mark with her six-point showing Saturday. Junior goaltender Nikki Kaasa recorded one save in four minutes of ice time for the Badgers. It was a homecoming of sorts for the St. Cloud, Minn. native. Wisconsin will host Ohio State in its final regular season series next weekend at the Kohl Center. The Badgers need only one tie during the series to secure their second consecutive outright WCHA regular season championship. UWBadgers.com contributed to this report.

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Senior forward Brooke Ammerman tallied her 200th career point, scoring a goal in Wisconsin’s 6-2 win Saturday night.

Building the Johnson dynasty Under the watch of Mark Johnson, the Wisconsin women’s hockey team has emerged as one of the nation’s elite teams. Since Johnson took over the program in 2002, the team has enjoyed many successes. In Johnson’s fifth year as head coach, he lead the Badgers to their first national championship. Winning the title in 2006 was just the beginning for Johnson and the team, however. Wisconsin would go on to win the national championship three more times; 2007, 2009 and most recently, 2011. In addition to the four national titles, Johnson has delivered four

WCHA playoff titles and after sweeping St. Cloud State this weekend, four WCHA regular season titles. Johnson has not only brought success to the program, but many skaters under his tutelage have received individual awards. Three Patty Kazmaier Awards winners, 14 All-Americans and 75 Academic All-WCHA Selections have been awarded during his time at Wisconsin. Johnson himself has been awarded for his abilities, being named the WCHA Coach of the Year fives times and the ACHA Division I Coach of the Year four times. Matthew kleist/the daily cardinal