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Personal flood losses uninsured, UW says By Sydney Widell ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
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Sodden plaster splatters across broken computers on the fifth floor of Vilas Hall. Professors may not be compensated for personal flood damages.
Plastic mugs, cds, business cards and post-it notes were floating in a foot of standing water inside Sue Robinson’s desk drawer when she was finally able to visit her flooded fifth floor Vilas Hall office earlier this week. Robinson, who teaches journalism, lost countless books, course notes and other teaching resources after a pipe burst in Vilas Hall early Sunday morning. Also destroyed was her easy chair, her wooden desk and her rug. She had inherited some of these things from professors over the years, and some she had bought with her own money or through research grants. Now, journalism professors like Robinson are learning that UW-Madison’s flood insurance will not cover their personal losses. “We are told to ask our homeowners insurance, and I will do that,”
Robinson said. “But I know of people who do not have homeowners or for whom their deductible is very high.” Robinson teaches literary aspects of journalism, and students in her class read a wide selection of creative nonfiction. All of the books she uses in that class — and the notes she had on them — were sitting on her desk when her ceiling collapsed under a torrent of water. Now, she says two years worth of course preparation are “just gone.” Robinson is hopeful that professors like her will at least receive some university compensation for the personal losses they endured in a campus facility, but she’s waiting for further clarification from school officials. The State of Wisconsin SelfFunded Property Program, which is administered by the state Department of Administration, does not cover individual personal property unless reported, authorized and
utilized for the mission of campus, university spokesperson Meredith McGlone said. “We know this is a very challenging time for faculty,” McGlone said. “Staff and students affected by the flooding, both in terms of personal items that may have been lost or damaged and of the disruption to their regular routines.” While classes have been moved and professors may not be able to return to their offices for up to 60 days, Robinson is grateful the situation was not worse and that she appreciates the university’s rapid response to the disaster so far. Other professors believe the university should take more action, and that compensation is in order for those who have accrued serious loss. “I think it’s a problem because a professor’s books are his or her professional tools,” said journalism professor Lewis Friedland. “The university’s attitude seems somewhat
Students of color struggle with mental health, counselors of color offer support By Benita Mathew STAFF WRITER
Reaching out to UW-Madison’s mental health services can be a challenge for students. But when none of the counselors look like you, booking an appointment can be even harder. Being a student of color on a predominantly white campus presents unique ch a l l e n ges— challenges that complicate navigating mental health on campus. People of color make up 16.6 percent of UW-Madison’s student population, according to the fall 2018 enrollment report. Lack of representation and discrimination on campus can significantly impact students’ mental health. In fact, students of color were more likely to have depression, anxiety and even suicidal ideation when compared to white students, found a 2016 UW-Madison Healthy Minds study. Seeking to provide more support for students of color, University Health Services hired two additional mental health providers of color last year, making the total providers spe-
cifically hired for students of color now five. Arlyn Gonzalez Castillo is one of these few providers, serving Spanish-speaking students. Although any provider can see a student of color, as an alumna of UW-Madison Castillo said she understands the importance of having a trusted counselor who students can turn to when dealing with the unique experience of being a student of color on campus. “Mental health is definitely debilitating and impactful and something that needs to get addressed, especially for students of color who go through so much more than a white student,” Castillo said. “Identity, sadly, impacts their ability to perform academically, their choice of whether they speak up in class, or whether they’re even going to join an organization because it may be all white and they may not feel comfortable.” UW-Madison sophomore Gregory Francis Jr. experienced firsthand the isolation and lack of belonging students of color sometimes feel at the university. “Being a person of color in Madison is sometimes frightful,” Francis said. “Often, I will find myself isolated in academic and research settings, making it difficult to engage to the extent that I would like. I am aware that I stand out at this institution; I try to be my best self (academically, professionally and socially), to hopefully make more of the population more welcom-
ing to others like me.” The topic of mental health is not always addressed in communities of color. The National Alliance on Mental Illness describes the stigma surrounding mental health in the black community, including lack of trust in receiving treatment and misconceptions surrounding the topic. In an effort to reduce these assumptions, UHS collaborated with the Multicultural Student Center to hold a discussion about the stigma men of color face when accessing mental health care last December. C a st i l l o hopes students will become more comfortable reaching out to resources before they are in crisis. Specifically, Castillo highlighted the need for having both more providers and spaces for people of color to GRAPHIC BY MAX HOLMSTEAD increase their sense of belonging.
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Lawsuit accuses UW Health doctor of sexual misconduct By Jenna Walters CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR
A UW-Madison plastic surgeon was accused of sexual exploitation and medical negligence in a lawsuit filed Friday by a female patient who underwent cosmetic surgery procedures last year. According to the lawsuit, when Keri Anne Connaughty of Wausau went to UW plastic surgeon John Siebert for a tummy tuck and breast augmentation surgery, she did not receive the correct implant size because Siebert disregarded her request. She said Siebert implanted silicone breast implants that were 350-375 cubic centimeters when she had asked for implants that were 225-250 cubic centimeters. When Connaughty experienced discomfort after the surgery, including pain, swelling and bleeding of the abdomen, she said she returned to Siebert for help. However, when she arrived to
her appointment, she alleged that Siebert inappropriately touched her shoulders and bare legs, seemingly trying to console her as she cried from the pain of her abdomen wound. In the lawsuit, Connaughty also said Siebert called her “babe” and “sweetie,” names which made her feel uncomfortable. Connaughty, a mother of three, said by filing the lawsuit she is “advocating for others, so no one has to experience what I did.” Before working at UW Health Transformations, Siebert was involved with a sexual misconduct case in New York, where he was found guilty of having a sexual relationship with one of his patients. UW Health spokeswoman Lisa Brunette said they do not comment on pending litigation, but said Siebert has provided “invaluable care to patients” during his time at the hospital.
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A tweet circulated online today showing the results of a survey conducted by University Health Services that studied disparities between the campus experiences of students of color and white students. The survey, titled “The Color of Drinking,” is an exploration of the impact of UW-Madison campus drinking culture on students of color. It was conducted from November 2017 to January 2018 and compensated students for participating. The tweet, posted by Amy Gaeta, a Ph. D candidate in English, Literary Studies at UW-Madison, features a picture of survey results showing the different reasons students considered leaving the university organized by race. Gaeta said she felt it was important to tweet the survey because it is an issue that should not be ignored. “I firmly believe that the racial climate and its relationship to alcohol use, among other things, needs to be one of our top priorities,”
Gaeta said. According to survey results, 54.5 percent of respondents of color who said they have considered leaving the university said it was because of the racial climate on campus, compared to only 6.9 percent of white respondents. 37.9 percent of white respondents said they considered leaving due to academic reasons, making it the most common reason for that group. The study also focused on alcohol-related and classroom microaggressions, which are defined by the survey as “brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights and insults toward people of color.” Respondents said they experienced microaggressions in both a classroom environment and in a party atmosphere. Students of color were 24 percent more likely than white students to witness a microaggression take place. Amara Green, a UW-Madison student who retweeted the post, said that she thought it was
important to share because it may be an issue that not many students think about unless they are directly impacted. “White students may not be aware of the issue and may not think about how the racial climate impacts other students,” Green said. “Since I am a person of color, I might be super uncomfortable in a room filled with white students, especially because people are unpredictable when they are drinking.” UW-Madison student Claudia Belawski said that diversity was an important factor in her decision to transfer from UW-La Crosse. She was disappointed to learn that the racial climate at UW-Madison negatively impacts the experiences of students. “I can understand where people are coming from because I would feel a similar way if I was in the shoes of a person of color,” Belawski said. “It would be very hard to be the only person to represent your community in a classroom or party setting.”
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Gov. Tony Evers directed environmental officials to review air and water quality permits previously issued to Foxconn as the debate between industry and environment took center stage.
mental health from page 1 Sophomore student Mory Keita said he struggled because some students hold biases about black men and feels most welcome around those who don’t treat him differently based on how he looks and sounds. “I feel like some of my classmates apply an implicit bias on me based on the things that they have seen or heard on television,” Keita said. “During my freshman year, I often would be feel discouraged by the fact that I had to work extra hard to show my classmates that their ideal image of all dark skin African American males is completely incorrect.” While students may request providers of color for different reasons, Castillo said all counselors of color can better understand students’ experiences compared to white staff members. “There is a common language of what it means to be a student of color in Wisconsin,” Castillo said. “So not having to understand that background and not having to explain that background to a white counselor who may or may not get it. They may be able to sympathize, but they may not be able to actually know what that means.” A new initiative by the Healthcare Advisory Committee, Equity and Inclusion Committee and UHS hopes to spread awareness of the existing services available for students of color. In the fall of 2018, the committee began working with UHS to create feedback sessions and better inform students of color about specific mental health resources. The committee hopes that by working closely with UHS to provide specific messaging to students of color, students will know how to reach out when they need help. Ultimately, the committee hopes to work with UHS to hire more staff of color. “There’s a greater need for mental health services amongst students of color,” said Manasi Mohan, a student representative on the committee. “It wouldn’t hurt a white person to be in a counseling session with a person of color, but it kind of hurts a student of color to be in a counseling session with a white provider.”
Evers questions Foxconn water, air quality permits By Ben Brod STAFF WRITER
Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that he is directing Wisconsin environmental officials to review the air-quality and water permits issued to Foxconn Technology Group. The permits in question were granted last year to allow construction of the $10 billion Foxconn campus in Mount Pleasant. According to Evers, the process used in issuing last year’s permits was flawed. Following environmental scientists’ projections of the manufacturing campus, which signified a substantial new source of smog, Racine residents expressed concern, he said. “Clearly that’s one area the people of Wisconsin were concerned about, is air quality,” Evers said. According to company documents filed with the state Department of Natural Resources, the ozone pollution expected out of Mount Pleasant’s Foxconn campus will be represented by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). DNR figures illustrated that Foxconn would become the region’s top polluter. The additional VOCs to
be produced by Foxconn would compound with the summer smog problems that the Racine area already reportedly faces due to its positioning between Milwaukee and Chicago. Due to the campus’ location on top of a watershed divide, the impacts Foxconn could also create for the surrounding Mississippi and Great Lakes watersheds are just as concerning, according to UW-Madison Associate Professor of Geography, Morgan Robertson. “In general, if you put a huge impermeable surface on a watershed divide that is already slow to drain you’re going to dramatically increase storm flows into areas like Kenosha. With the increasing severity of extreme climate events you’re going to have more stormwater to manage,” Robertson said. “I would worry first on the effect of stormwater management downstream, and the side effect of that is water quality.” Robertson raised concerns regarding parking lots, building surfaces and pipe run-off that could impact the water quality of surrounding areas. However, Evers’ actions in hindering Foxconn’s development could consequently threaten the outlook
for future employment opportunities in the area, risking potential jobs for an anticipated 13,000 people. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, stated Evers’ activity in halting business for environmental reasons will send a “chilling signal” to Wisconsin’s manufacturing industries including Foxconn. As such, after a conversation between President Trump and Foxconn CEO Terry Gou, the company decided to build a smaller complex than originally planned. Vos and senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, continue to prod Evers, stating Gou’s newfound reluctance in employing Wisconsin residents can be attributed to Evers’ policies. “[It is] a sign the company is reacting to the wave of economic uncertainty that the new governor has brought with his administration,” Vos and Fitzgerald said in a joint statement. The struggle to balance business retainment and environmental sustainability continues as other Wisconsin environmental groups attempt to tackle this issue, including Alliant Energy Senior Resource Planning Consultant Tyson Cook.
“We are not opposed to industrial development. We are not opposed to Foxconn,” Cook said in a statement for Clean Wisconsin. “But the Clean Air Act was set up to deal with major sources coming into an area with bad air.” Meanwhile, Foxconn officials expressed Tuesday that the company “is fully committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and complying with all relevant federal, state and local rules and regulations that apply to our operations.” Evers promised to commence a thorough overview to protect Wisconsin’s quality of life and environment in evaluating Foxconn’s permits. However, it is unclear how much could actually come from this. “If you’re Foxconn, you don’t start until all your permits are in order … theoretically,” Robertson said. “Evers can’t do a lot about the environmental permits that have already been issued except to say ‘can we review these to see if they were properly done?’” According to statements released Tuesday, Foxconn is under the impression that business will continue as usual even after the review of permits.
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Grammy Awards 2019: Preview and predictions By Molly Carmichael & Carl Zabat MUSIC COLUMNISTS
In light of #MeToo and all that happened over the course of 2018, it is refreshing to see the Recording Academy acknowledge and highlight the work of deserving women artists more than it has in past years. With that being said, the Grammys still tend to favor mainstream and “safe” choices, as they again proved last year. The Grammys have a longstanding history of snubbing deserving acts and ignoring some of music’s most talented in favor of music’s most well-known. Of course, the Grammys are a show and piece of entertainment, so you can expect broad-reaching entertainment such as a potentially strange joint performance with Post Malone and Red Hot Chili Peppers as well as Miley Cyrus, Janelle Monae, Kacey Musgraves, Shawn Mendes and a few more. The four most popular categories — and the only four that are not specific to a genre of music — are: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist. While any prediction of a show as unpredictably predictable as the Grammys should be taken with a grain of salt, we discuss the nominees to the four general categories in terms of who could and should win. Album of the Year: Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B By the Way, I Forgive You, Brandi Carlile Scorpion, Drake H.E.R., H.E.R. beerbongs & bentleys, Post Malone Dirty Computer, Janelle Monáe Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves Black Panther: The Album; Music from and Inspired By Various Artists Prediction: There are albums in this category that have more momentum and popularity that could seal the deal, but the only prediction worth making is that a few albums WON’T win. Brandi Carlile and H.E.R. have the least prominence outside of their genre. Kacey Musgraves has won a lot of acclaim this past year, and Golden Hour is a good album, but it may lack the mainstream impact to win. Scorpion and beerbongs & bentleys are both very similar in their pop/hiphop crossover appeal, and both artists had a commercially successful year. However, both albums are more exciting in the moment than what we pre-
dict their long-term legacies will be. For more Album of the year coverage, see The Daily Cardinal arts page. Record of the Year: This award is not only for the artists, but also acknowledges the exceptional works of the producers, engineers, and mixers on the track. “I Like It,” Cardi B “The Joke,” Brandi Carlile “ThisisAmerica,”ChildishGambino “God’s Plan,” Drake “Shallow,” Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper “All the Stars,” Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Rockstar,” Post Malone Ft. 21 Savage “The Middle,” Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
Predictions: “This Is America” has a good shot taking this award. Not only did this song and its video do great in terms of numbers, but it also stirred up a lot of important conversation regarding race in America. The Grammys have been accused of being oblivious to music’s cultural impact (e.g.. Kanye or Kendrick snubs) but perhaps by now they have caught up. It is also possible a mainstream top 10 track will win out of popularity. Cardi B, Post Malone, Drake and Zedd all exhibited streaming numbers unknown before this year. Our choice: “This Is America” for the reasons mentioned above, and it’s our favorite song on that list. Dark Horse: “God’s Plan” and “The Middle” both have just as much if not more popularity to their advantage as “This Is America,” in addition to their apolitical nature compared. The Grammys want to be watched as widely as possible, so they may opt to forgo a possibly divisive choice. Song of the Year: Difference between
song and record of the year is that this category acknowledges the songwriter(s) on a track. It looks at lyrics and melody. “All the Stars,” Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Boo’d Up,” Ella Mai “God’s Plan,” Drake “In My Blood,” Shawn Mendes “The Joke,” Brandi Carlile “The Middle,” Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey “Shallow,” Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper “This Is America,” Childish Gambino Prediction: “Shallow” is the latest step in Lady Gaga’s established career and an example of her musical versatility following commercial pop and jazz. Thus far, she has not only been commercially successful but also critically acclaimed. Not to mention “A Star Is Born” has been a widely loved film, so choosing “Shallow” is a safe and fair pick. Our choice: If “This Is America” doesn’t take Record of the Year, it could certainly win Song of the Year instead, but “Shallow” is a solid track we wouldn’t mind taking a Grammy. Dark Horse: Drake’s wholesome track “God’s Plan” may pull through for embodying the Grammy’s ambitions for diversity, inclusivity and positivity. Best New Artist: Chloe X Halle Luke Combs Greta Van Fleet H.E.R Dua Lipa Margo Price Bebe Rexha Jorja Smith Prediction: Going purely off of name recognition, we would have to say Dua Lipa will take this category. She has the most hit songs like “One Kiss” and “New Rules.” None of the other nominees have the same mainstream attention that this category tends to look at (case in point: Maroon 5 beating Kanye West). The only act with maybe as much attention is Greta Van Fleet, but not for the reasons they’d hope — you’ll have to scour the web if you want to find a positive review of their latest album. Everyone else in between hasn’t done much to set themselves apart — aside from H.E.R. — but even then, her R&B niche may not attract the attention necessary to win.
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The Grammy Awards will be hosted by singer Alicia Keys on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.
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Ted Danson and Kristin Bell star in “The Good Place.”
Holy fork!: ‘The Good Place’ returns with heavenly hilarity By Joe Marz TV COLUMNIST
Though some may find the show’s premise and gimmick a bit stale by this point, “The Good Place” has remained one of the biggest sitcoms currently on air. Having just completed its third season, the show proves that it is still a comedy worth watching, and season three may be the funniest yet. With their chances of getting into the heavenly Good Place on the line, in this new season, the show’s characters are given a second chance at life to prove that they could have become better people if they had not died on Earth. However, the task of becoming better people in life proves to be easier said than done, and reformed demon Michael — played by Ted Danson — finds himself interfering more and more in the lives of his human friends in order to ensure that they can find happiness in the afterlife. While some may not like the fact that the series essentially reboots its premise at the start of each new season, it is undeniable that the show stays fresh and interesting as a result of said gimmick. “The Good Place” provides as many laughs as ever in its most recent season and continues to bring interesting ideas to the table. There are few comedies that manage to be as unique or intriguing as “The Good Place,” and the show continues to use this to its advantage. The show’s actors continue to prove why they are perfect in their respective roles. Whether it is Ted Danson’s caring Michael, Kristen Bell’s independent to
a fault Eleanor, or William Jackson Harper’s ever-indecisive Chiti, the characters still manage to be as loveable as ever and present some of the best chemistry of any comedy cast. The show’s casting has always been one of its strongest points, and the third season continues to prove why. While the third season is great in many ways, it still has faults that are worth mentioning. The fact that the show reboots itself each season allows it to stay new and interesting, but the repetitive stunt is getting to the point where it is starting to become somewhat old. Though the third season doesn’t continue this reboot ploy in the same way, should the show go onto further seasons with the general premise of constantly reinventing itself, it brings about risks of dragging the series down. It should also be noted that in the season’s finale, the show attempts to be more emotional than it usually is. For this reason, the effectiveness of this decision depends on how invested you are in any one of the show’s relationships. While I thought it was effective, the season finale will likely not work for everyone. While it may present some issues, the third season of “The Good Place” continues to provide the same fun that the show has always delivered. The series remains a mainstay of current comedy and is worth catching up on if you have yet to see it.
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Valentine’s Day: Salty or Sweet? Love Yourself
Whatever it is that makes you happy, do it. Shift your focus from all the “loveydovey” stuff and look to things that are positive in your life. You must be happy and love yourself before anyone else can, so start the process on Valentine’s Day. It can be a great day for everyone by really looking at what it is about. It is about love, regardless of where it is coming from and who is going to receive it. -Allie Sprink
Date Night: A Sweet Spot
If you walk along Jenifer Street, peek between the massive, beautiful lakeside homes. There are dozens of little nooks perfect for picnicking with a date (or platonic pals). Some have benches, but most are blank, tiny patches of grass leading right to the shoreline. Grab some wine, grapes, cheese and crackers and throw them in a basket, a blanket to sit on and maybe an extra to wrap around you and use as an excuse to inch closer to your date. The best time to go is at dusk on the Fourth of July; you’ll see a fireworks display flashing over the other side of Lake Monona. Pick an empty one, so you’re the only ones there and can smooch all you’d like beneath the stars and your private fireworks show. -Sammy Gibbons
Forget Tinder. Have your mom set you up.
Back in the glory days of seventh grade, I had a crush on a guy in my Latin class. It was the height of Bar Mitzvah season and our Bat and Bar Mitzvahs were a few weeks apart (Latin class was essentially Jewish club). When it came to sending out invitations I knew I wanted to invite him — no brainer. Who else was I going to snowball with? But drama stirred when my friend got invited to his Bar Mitzvah and I didn’t. I was so hurt and, though my friend kindly assuaged my sadness and reminded me that she was, in fact, his cousin, it didn’t soften the blow. I ranted about it to my mom and she called the boy’s mom and got me invited to his Bar Mitzvah. The next day we saw each other in the hallway at school. He saw me, looked at me and said, “My mom will give your mom the deets later, see you at my Bar Mitzvah,” and left me with a flick of the hair. So, technically, my first date, in the loosest sense of the term, was set up by my mom. -Dana Munro
Treat Yo’ Self
Oh, love. We do not always get along due to its archaic connotations and traditions over what love should be like. Don’t get me wrong, props to the people out there who have love and choose to celebrate it on this particular day. That being said, I feel that there are other ways to go about showing your love and affection to your partner. Valentine’s Day has become extremely heteronormative and continues to perpetuate the idea of ‘normal’ couples. What is normal? This holiday prohibits people who identify as asexual or aromantic. None of the movies or media include queer or non-monogamous relationships. The way we choose to celebrate love on this day is completely commercialized. From the lovey-dovey Hallmark cards and overpriced roses to the boxes of chocolates that contain nuts. Watch out if you’re allergic! I want to make it clear, people who aren’t in relationships can celebrate Valentine’s Day. There are many forms of love that should be celebrated. It could be love for family members, friends, pets and yourself. Self-love is never fully recognized. We tend to forget about treating ourselves and working on our well-being. I implore you to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day. -Lauren Souza
Valentine’s Day 1,000 miles away...
How do you celebrate with your special someone when they live in a different city, state or country? You could surprise them in person, but it’s 2019 and flights aren’t cheap — though all the movies insist it’s the ultimate romantic gesture. Some budget-friendly alternatives? Order some sweets online and have them shipped to your sweetheart. Write a heartfelt letter to your love. Spend some extra time on the phone with your boo. Make Valentine’s Day, or any day, a little more special with a reminder that you care about them, and look forward to seeing them in person soon, whenever that may be. Best of luck long-distance lovebirds. -Erin Jordan
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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A dual take: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez An unrealistic leader
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ou have to admire a 29-year-old who managed to get elected to Congress. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, representing New York’s 14th Congressional District, is a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, advocating for policies such as universal health care, free college tuition at public colleges, paid maternity leave, a new federal jobs program, a 70 percent marginal tax rate on the wealthiest Americans, abolishing ICE and a Green New Deal. Ocasio-Cortez has been gaining popularity ever since she defeated establishment Democrat Joe Crowley last year. Her bold ideas are popular amongst progressive Democrats, who view her as a new rising star and leader. That said, if Democrats want to be taken seriously, they need to stay away from the naive activist-candidates like Ocasio-Cortez. Simply put, she’s a cancer to the Democratic Party. It goes without saying that the Hillary Clintons of the Democratic Party have hurt the party’s success. And so, it’s refreshing to see Congress have fresh members with bold ideas, yet the substance of what those ideas actually are and how these ideas are enacted matter. Ocasio-Cortez’s policies are simply unrealistic. Senator Bernie Sanders shares nearly identical policy beliefs with AOC, yet Bernie has a more practical, intelligent approach to how to enact them. While a medicare-forall system is unlikely to be enacted anytime soon, Bernie knows how to take small steps to get there, as he helped write the Affordable Care Act and has consistently defended Medicaid and Medicare. He has a history of working hard in Congress and staying on topic, not simply using left-wing talking points to rial up a false sense of hope. Ocasio-Cortez is an activist, a left-wing product of the failures of capitalism. Instead of reforming a capitalist economy that has left millions of people in poverty and many more living paycheck to paycheck, OcasioCortez is calling for a radical shift that simply can’t be enacted. She doesn’t have any realistic solutions that reform our economy, but rather wants extreme shifts that she can’t explain how to put into practice. Her only solution is simple: tax. She wants to raise marginal taxes on those earning over $10 million a year to 70 percent. She wants
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to raise taxes for a singlepayer healthcare system, tuition-free public colleges and most famously, a Green New Deal, yet AOC hasn’t said a word on how to actually get from step A to B in carrying them out with this tax money. A Green New Deal is extremely necessary. Climate change and environmental degradation is the single biggest global issue we face. We need rampant shifts in our energy system and way of living if we want to make this planet suitable for future generations and preserve our natural resources. Our economy has steadily shifted away from fossil fuels and into renewable energy. Various policies such as the Clean Power Plan have helped significantly shift our energy system. The free market has adapted to a more economically feasible way of generating energy, which takes pressure off of government. Ocasio-Cortez wants to hike up marginal taxes to pay for a Green New deal, when in fact, the free market alone can help solve this issue. Ocasio-Cortez is relying too much on government for a Green New Deal, and has yet to even share a basic outline of what this plan would look like. What makes OcasioCortez so damaging to the Democratic Party isn’t only her ignorance on policy, but also her character. She spends too much time engaging in Twitter wars with conservatives, drawing attention away from policy and more towards media. If she was more concerned about doing her job instead of focusing on social media, then maybe she’d be taken more seriously. Ocasio-Cortez may have sincere intentions, but she isn’t qualified to be in Congress due to her lack of knowledge on policy, her unrealistic policy proposals and her distracting obsession with social media. Her continued media games and ignorance on policy will hurt the Democratic Party in the long run and make them look diluted as a whole. If Democrats want a strong political future, they will distance themselves from Alexandria Ocasio -Cortez and reject her idealistic yet unrealistic views on government. Read the full article online at dailycardinal.com. Dominic is a sophomore studying political science and environmental studies. How do you think Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez effects the Democratic Party? Send all thoughts and comments to opinion@dailycardinal.com
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Simply put, she’s a cancer to the Democratic Party.
She is a bold example of what a new Democratic Party might look like.
s the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has been a pioneer advocating for racial justice, tuition-free public universities, healthcare for all, abolishing ICE and mass mobilization against climate change. She is a bold example of what a new Democratic Party might look like. Within a mere month of being in office, AOC has cosponsored her first piece of legislation, started a social campaign in the midst of a government shutdown, been named to both the House Oversight and House Financial Services Committees, spoken with Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn of the United Kingdom, while also kickstarting national debates on marginal tax policy and a Green New Deal. Despite doing more in a month than some Congressional freshmen do in three, Ocasio-Cortez has constantly been attacked for being too far left, too active on social media, too ignorant, too welloff to be working class and even too bold. Whether it’s repeatedly mispronouncing her name or labelling her as a “radical,” deriding AOC has been the ultimate method to delegitimize her, her platform and her powerful position as a United States Congresswoman. Of all the attacks focused on her, Ocasio-Cortez has most notably been ridiculed for her use of social media. As a millenial, AOC is constantly tweeting, Instagram live-streaming and posting on her stories. Many have even compared her use of social platforms to that of President Donald Trump. Surprisingly, I would agree. Both the president and AOC are similar in that they have used social media to their advantage; however, it must be made clear that their intentions and tactics behind it are far from similar. Ocasio-Cortez’s Chief of Staff Saikat Chakrabarti spoke with Brian Stelter on CNN, saying, “It’s not about social media. She’s good at communicating, and she’s good at taking a message and actually educating people … on how these very complex policies work.” AOC uses social media as a platform to listen and to respond to not only her constituents, but to her entire following. For example, on an Instagram live-stream of her cooking, Ocasio-Cortez answered viewers’ questions on policy, the shutdown and even educated them on the inner workings of Capitol Hill. Now, I understand some may feel this is too casual, but in the words of AOC herself, she “keeps things raw and honest … since public servants do a disservice to our community by
pretending to be perfect” as “it makes things harder for those who aspire to run … if they think they have to be superhuman before they even try.” Ocasio-Cortez pragmatically approaches social media as a mechanism to reach out, to relate and to not just be another typical politician. Many people have also concluded that her policy proposals are ignorant, unrealistic and uneducated because of her use of social media. In reality, these critiques are merely ways of delegitimizing her policies and her accomplishments. AOC’s policies, such as the 70 percent marginal tax rate on those earning $10 million a year, are a resurgence similar to that of Ronald Reagan’s. Historically speaking, the highest marginal tax rate in the United States from 1936-1980 was 70 percent or higher, even reaching 92 percent in the 1950s. Ocasio-Cortez simply looks to past tax brackets in order to fund solutions toward devastating climate change and high levels of wealth inequality. Funnily enough, her proposed tax bracket would only affect less than 1 percent of the United States population. There was no public backlash when Reagan instituted such policies; however, when Ocasio-Cortez proposes them (and that to fund education, renewable energy and social welfare) there is an outpouring of attacks on her. This is the plight of being a woman in politics. Women are constantly subjected to gender stereotypes and are held to higher standards than men. Our society’s patriarchal norms create a sphere of assumptions based on gender, causing stark differences to arise in the treatment of women, especially those under the microscope of the public. It is important to note that those who critique AOC for her platforms have the right to and should even continue in doing so, for well-informed discourse around national politics is encouraged and needed in an increasingly polarized political environment. However, when such critiques become ad hominem, it begs the notion of bigotry. Simply put, invalidating Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s every act and word becomes a way for those who are confused by her newfound popularity to make sense of a working-class woman of color being in a position of power. Kavitha is a sophomore studying political science and sociology. What are your thoughts on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, her role in today’s political environment, and women in politics? Send all thoughts and comments to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
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Founding Fathers rolling in graves; Trump tarnishes their iconic legacy By Haley Bills STAFF WRITER
After a series of unexplainable events, the Founding Fathers have sensed foul play in the District of Columbia. A baffling avalanche at Mount Rushmore National Memorial that happened to occur at the same time as Donald Trump’s inauguration left visitors scared and confused. The rocks, which were tear-shaped, fell from the tear ducts of the miffed, stone-cold faces of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Leaving jagged scratches in the mountainside, it was reported that letters spell-
ing out “impeach him!” were found soon after the rocks fell. Earlier, when Trump persistently campaigned to protect the Second Amendment amidst a drastic increase in U.S. gun violence, George Washington’s regulation model 1766 musket at his historic home in Mount Vernon was mysteriously set aflame. After the flames were taken care of, one of the museum employees caught a glimpse of the teeth in Washington’s wooden dentures grinding furiously, a possible conveyance of his annoyance with the great misinterpretation of the outdated Second Amendment. George “I cannot lie”
Washington, who allegedly cut down his father’s cherry tree when receiving a hatchet for his sixth birthday, is thought to also be connected to a puzzling incident in which every cherry tree in the Washington D.C. area had been chopped down. This occurred shortly after an interview with ABC News’ Jon Karl in which Trump said, “When I can, I tell the truth.” More recently, at Benjamin Franklin’s burial ground in Philadelphia, passerbyers were caught off guard when a men’s colonial wig “flew” violently in circles above their heads. Due to Franklin’s key role in the Revolutionary War, a fight
against authoritarianism, investigators believe that the flight of Franklin’s wig was a form of protest against Trump’s growing affiliation with authoritarian leaders around the world. Though planning for a Donald Trump presidency fell outside the realm of the Founding Fathers’ agenda, recent events suggest their frustration for not being superfluously cautious. Their vision for a country representing liberty and democracy compromised, the Founding Fathers seem to roll in their graves as a cry for help before their greatest creation becomes irreparably ruined. IMAGE COURTESY OF KELLEN SHARP
ISIS strikes again, delays flight from Denver to Raleigh by 45 minutes By Dominic Lerose STAFF WRITER
The nation was shocked today when they heard that ISIS claimed responsibility for the 45 minute flight delay of United Airlines flight 357. Departing from Denver International Airport at 9:35 a.m., the flight was scheduled to take off when all of a sudden, the unimaginable occured — the flight was delayed.
Such shocking revelations soon became even more haunting when ISIS released a statement in an online video. “Just when you thought you defeated us, we’re back,” Abu Rashid-Ahmad said, the terrorists organizations new leader. “You haven’t stopped us yet. This delay will be one of many airport time inconveniences to slightly slow down Americans’ traveling.” In a statement made ear-
lier this evening, President Donald Trump addressed the terrified nation. “These senseless acts will not go unnoticed. We will bomb the shit out of these people and kill ISIS again. I’m the best at killing terrorists. I was actually the one who killed Bin Laden, not Obama. The Democrats are actually really terrible at killing terrorists. We’re doing a better job of it, believe me,”
he noted while eating a fresh bucket of fried chicken. The Department of Homeland Security announced it would look into the ruthless delay of Flight 357 to Raleigh with full force. Such disheartening acts of terror have caused the international community to strengthen its efforts to combat international terrorism, the European Union already standing in solidarity with
the mourning United States. In such dangerous times, we can only hope and pray that ISIS doesn’t slightly delay any flights, and that more innocent Americans won’t have to sit patiently for a certain amount of time in a motionless airplane. With ISIS being able to somehow delay a flight 45 minutes, it is inevitable that they could make other Americans wait just as long, if not longer, due to transportation inconveniences.
Dear America: A Letter from Southeast Asia By Katie Chong MELANIN SPEAKING CONTRIBUTOR
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Dear United States of America, I am so thankful that I have lighter skin. I am so thankful that I am part Chinese. I am so thankful that I look the part. Thankful that, as a result, it is easier for you to put me in a box, Categorize me, classify me, stereotype me. I am so thankful because, in this way, it is easier for me to survive. And that is what it means to be Southeast Asian. Survive.
you have blindfolded yourself with your own model minority myth. You deport me and then hide it from the news because my story doesn’t fit into your stereotypes.
Hi USA, I am Southeast Asian America. You prob ably have never heard of me. Does Secret War ring a bell? Secret bombing? How about the Vietnam War?
However, I still want nothing but to be with you. Is this a toxic relationship or a toxic infatuation? All I have ever wanted was your acceptance, so why can’t you see me?
Let me tell you a little about myself.
This week’s Melanin Speaking “Small Talk” is a poetic self-reflection by Katie Chong, who discusses life as a Southeast Asian living in the United States of America. Katie’s incorporation of devastating history and present appropriation is thought-provoking, and it urges all to consider their own identities and privileges.
You bombed my family and brought violence into their homes, but you simply washed the blood off your hands because you believed you did the “noble thing”. I am in poverty, dropping out of school, joining gangs, but you don’t see it because
I grew up with pain etched into my DNA, anxiety as part of my culture, fear inte grated into my traditions. All because of you.
See my children, my culture, my traditions. See my different colors, ideas, stories. See me for not just what you made me become but for who I was before you. You tried to destroy my origins, but you failed. For this, I am so thankful because, in this way, I have become stronger. And that’s what it means to be Southeast Asian. Strong.
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100 games of Granato: After early splash, mixed on-ice results second most in the NCAA. “The lack of experience in When athletic director Barry those roles, you always just Alvarez hired Tony Granato to want to see progress,” Granato replace Mike Eaves as head coach said of his young penalty killof the Wisconsin men’s hockey ers. “Those guys are good [penteam, the reception inside and alty] killers, they will become outside the program was nearly great penalty killers for us and unanimous: The Badgers had we’ve just got to give them them swung big, and got their guy. the experiences and they’ve got “This hire will knock your to battle through them.” socks off,” Alvarez said of Even-strength team perforGranato — a claim he felt so con- mance is the most predictive of fident in that he commissioned a team’s future prospects, and if an order of customized socks Wisconsin can pair the abovebearing the quote to reinforce it. average five-on-five results of Wisconsin State Journal beat this season with commensurate writer Todd Milewski called the special teams, the product could hire an “ambitious coup,” and be a force to be reckoned with. the reception from the fanbase The product on the ice looks was accordingly positive. to be headed in the right direcGranato took over a program tion under Granato, even if the in decline on and off the ice, turnaround hasn’t happened as and after a 12-win improvement soon as some fans hoped and in his first year expectations for expected. But the head coach’s the six-time national champions hiring was about more than just were sky-high. wins and losses, it was about Now, as Granato approaches restoring the prominence of a his 100th game in charge, the program that had once served as reception and outlook for the the school’s flagship sports team. coaching staff are more mixed. Here again, the results have Through 99 games, the for- been mixed. Granato’s arrival mer Colorado Avalanche head triggered a rush of season ticket coach is 43-46-10 and yet to sales — which jumped 18 permake the NCAA tournament, cent from 2015-’16 to 2016-’17 with an appearance and another eight perthis season unlikely. cent the following year That mediocre — but that number slid record masks a team back after last year’s subthat has excelled in .500 showing. Overall some areas, and strugattendance has followed Wisconsin’s gled mightily in others. the same trend, up from winning The Badgers have its low of 8,849 in Eaves’ percentage excelled offensively last year but still not under Granato during Granato’s tenrivaling the 14-15,000 the ure, ranking ninth, Badgers drew consistent13th and 19th in goals ly in the late 2000s and per game. early 2010s. Team save Wisconsin’s skatWhile Granato has had percentage ers haven’t backed limited success in getting since Granato’s that up in the own fans back into the Kohl hiring end, where they’ve Center, he’s had no such ranked 46th, 49th and trouble attracting talented 47th out of 60 teams players. Last season’s freshin goals allowed in man class, the first class he Percentage Granato’s three years. described as “our guys,” increase in Goaltending has included four NHL draftseason ticket been Granato’s definees. This year he added sales in Granato’s first ing achilles heel. The two more, including firsttwo years Badgers have started rounder K’Andre Miller. four goaltenders — Wisconsin’s incoming Matt Jurusik, Kyle recruiting class includes Hayton, Jack Berry and Daniel four more forwards with draftLebedeff — who have combined worthy grades, including potenfor a .891 save percentage, with tial first-round selections Alex none of the four cracking .900 in Turcotte and Cole Caufield. a single season. With his NHL experience as a Past the headline numbers selling point, Granato has succeedthere are signs of progress for ed in stocking the Badgers with the program, even if the record professional talent few teams in doesn’t reflect it. Wisconsin has college hockey can match. improved its ratio of goals scored “The people who help you to goals conceded at even strength get to the next level here are every year under Granato. From next to none, they’re really spe0.73 in Eaves’ final year, the cial here,” Miller said. “I knew Badgers jumped to 0.88 in 2016- getting to the next level was ’17, 0.95 in 2017-’18 and a stirling going to be my goal, and that 1.11 this season. made choosing Wisconsin the Wisconsin’s five-on-five best for me.” improvement has been masked Granato’s already helped a by backsliding special teams, as pair of players — forwards Luke young players have taken their Kunin and Trent Frederic — lumps on the penalty kill. The reach that next level, with sevBadgers, who give five fresh- eral more Badgers set to follow men consistent penalty killing them. But after 100 games, he’s minutes, have already allowed 31 yet to show that he can do the power play goals this season, the same with his program.
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Wisconsin freshman Kobe King is treating his trip to Michigan, alma mater of his cousin, as a homecoming of sorts.
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For Kobe King, trip to Ann Arbor touches a piece of family history By Jake Nisse BASKETBALL BEAT WRITER
When Kobe King played at Central High School in La Crosse, Wis., his coach Todd Fergot would offer some lategame advice to his players. “Don’t pull a Chris Webber,” he’d say. That advice referred to Webber’s costly — and infamous — timeout call for Michigan in the 1993 NCAA tournament final. Trailing North Carolina by two with just 19 seconds left, the Wolverines did not have any timeouts left, yet Webber called one anyway and sent the Tar Heels to the line for technical free throws that iced the game. When Fergot would say this to Kobe, he was not merely coaching up the future Badger but also rehashing one of the biggest moments in King family history. King’s cousin once-removed is Jimmy King, who was on the court for Webber’s error and a member of Michigan’s famous “Fab Five.” The two are connected through Kobe’s father, Chris, who played at Wake Forest before embarking on a pro career that included stops with the NBA’s SuperSonics and Grizzlies. When King’s sixth grade classmates confused him by asking if the former Wolverine was his father, he asked his actual dad about him and started delving into all things Fab Five. Through “countless projects” in schools and documentary viewings, King came to
learn about the team that earned consecutive trips to the national finals with their abrasive style of play and baggy shorts. “They just had swag,” King said at practice Monday. “And they played fearless. That was my biggest thing from them. I was always kinda shy growing up and like … when I played on the court I tried to be like them.” King didn’t spend much time — if any — with his cousin Jimmy as a child, but the connection between the two is clear once you watch the youngest King play.
“It’s just a natural feel. That’s kinda where that comes from, basketball’s in the King family obviously.” Kobe King guard Wisconsin basketball
Kobe, a freshman once again after receiving a medical hardship waiver, has shot 41.9 percent from deep this season in a reserve role for the Badgers. He’s a long way from being drafted like his father and cousin, but his raw talent clearly comes from somewhere. “It just kinda shows where the bloodline is, the genetics and just natural gifts for the game that you can’t really explain,” he said. “It’s just a natural feel. That’s kind of where that comes from, basketball’s in the King family obviously.” When the No. 19 Badgers
stroll into Ann Arbor this weekend, Fergot’s old advice to King is reflected in the team’s recent play. Wisconsin is figuring it out at the end of games. The Badgers shot seven of nine from the free throw line to ice the game against then-undefeated Michigan on Jan. 19, and beat No. 21 Maryland with a 15-6 run in the game’s final five minutes last weekend. Turnovers and shoddy lategame execution doomed the team earlier in the season in losses against Marquette and Purdue, but the team has cleaned up its act greatly during a five-game winning streak. Still, King won’t be the only player with the Fab Five on his mind before the game. “Definitely, I’ve used that — I’ve seen it on a lot of ‘30 for 30’s and things like that about the Fab Five, and the run that they had,” sophomore guard D’Mitrik Trice said about the timeout incident. “But yeah, you can always use opportunities like that to learn from it, especially as a point guard and someone who’s supposed to know the situations and know the fouls, know the timeout situation and things like that.” On Saturday, the Badgers will be hoping not to make the same mistakes as Wolverines in the past and earn a win in an arena where no visitor has this season. For Kobe, the game will also be something of a family reunion. “Maybe I’ll text my dad and [tell him],” he said. “‘You have to watch the game.’ Cousin Jimmy played on the court.”
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