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Religion on campus: Being Catholic at UW By Anna Discher the daily cardinal

A federal appeals court ruled last Wednesday that denying funds to UW-Madison religious group Badger Catholic was a violation of the group’s First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Considering this controversy, what does it mean to be a Catholic on a campus as liberal as UW-Madison? According to Father Eric Nielsen, Pastor of St. Paul Parish and Director of the St. Paul University Catholic Foundation, Madison may be an open-minded place, but not necessarily to all perspectives.

“I think Madison tends to be a very welcoming university, people like other students, nobody likes to put down anyone else, but certain viewpoints don’t seem like they’re invited into the conversation,” Nielsen said. In addition to living in a generally liberal environment, Nielsen also thinks the large drinking culture at UW-Madison is hard for young religious people. “There is a real party atmosphere at times,” he said. “I don’t think that really bodes well, it conflicts with a lot of religious values.” UW-Madison student and catholics page 3

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Barrett education policy looks to boost funding for schools By Beth Pickhard the daily cardinal

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett revealed his plan to finance K-12 schools throughout the state Thursday. Barrett said he wants to work with the government to solve the problem of inadequate funding going into W i s c o n s i n’s schools. He pinpointed two primary issues, the first being the struggle BARRETT for schools to pay for operating costs like busing or heating. Schools struggle to pay for these services

when their enrollment decreases, Barrett said in a statement. In addition, Barrett said fluctuating property values do not allocate enough funding to students from low-income districts. “To make matters worse, many homeowners in underfunded districts are now facing increased school taxes, at a time when they can afford it least,” Barrett’s statement said. Andrew Reschovsky, professor of public and school finance, said although Barrett did not disclose much detail in his education reform statement, he appreciates Barrett taking a stand on education financing. barrett page 3

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The UW band trained new students in some of Wisconsin’s famous songs and dances Wednesday.

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Although the large drinking culture and liberal atmosphere may challenge young Catholics, many feel open to share their views.

A federal appeals court temporarily removed a suspension of federal funding to embryonic stem cell research Wednesday. Federal Judge Royce Lamberth ordered the suspension in August, but the appeals judges say they want more time to rule on the merits of the Obama administration’s position against the suspension. The reversal of the suspension means research will continue at UW-Madison’s Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center. There are over 75 members of faculty and staff members conducting research with stem cells at UW-Madison with the goal to “help develop a full basic understanding of stem cells, their properties, how they work and how they might be applied to treat human disease,” according to the University of Wisconsin Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center website. Tim Kamp, professor of medicine and director of the univerisity’s

Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center is excited federal funding has been opened, but said he is unsure whether it will stay opened. “We don’t know if this will be a lasting change or something that will change back next week,” Kamp said. “We are still in a waitand-see mode, but obviously we are happy that at this point it’s opening up federal funding.” Gov. Jim Doyle also emphasized the reversal may be short-lived, but celebrated ending those restrictions on the National Institutes of Health. “Today’s federal court decision is good news because NIH can resume federal funding for stem cell research for the time being, but it is very temporary,” Doyle said in a statement. “The federal appeals court has not yet ruled on the motion for a stay or the preliminary injunction.” Doyle added he will work to secure federal funding for stem cell research in Wisconsin. “Wisconsin is home to more than 600 biotechnology com-

panies, 11 stem cell companies and 34,000 jobs in the bioscience industry,” he said. “The stem cell research conducted in this state provides the potential for life saving medical breakthroughs that families around the world so desperately need. Judge Lamberth’s order put this all at risk.” Chancellor Biddy Martin, Doyle and Kamp held a news conference Tuesday to discuss how the constantly changing stem cell policy impedes research. Kamp, who successfully grew working heart muscle cells from stem cells in 2009, said the onagain off-again stem cell policies slow progress. “It makes it, practically, quite difficult for researchers because the experiments that we do in growing stem cells takes weeks, months and years,” Kamp said. “We can’t turn the research switch on and off as quickly as these legal rulings come. We need to have some stability to make progress and have productive research.”

Feingold seeks six debates with Johnson after GOP primary By Beth Pickhard the daily cardinal

Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) announced Thursday he wants to debate Ron Johnson on six occasions before the Nov. 2 election, with the first proposed debate to follow Tuesday’s primary. Feingold said hearing from both candidates in an honest environment would benefit Wisconsin residents. “There are clear differences in this election and voters deserve to have me and my opponent meet

face to face to debate the issues,” he said. Johnson, who is running against David Westlake in the Republican primary, would not make the decision on how many debates would take place until after Tuesday’s primary, according to his communication director. Johnson is widely considered the favorite to win the Republican nomination. According to political science professor Charles Franklin, Feingold has the upper hand when

it comes to debates because he is the more experienced candidate. “It is to Feingold’s advantage to have the largest amount of debates because it seems his larger knowledge will pay dividends there,” Franklin said. “From Feingold’s view it gives Johnson more opportunity to make mistakes.” Johnson has fared well in the public eye lately, Franklin said. He said Johnson may be hesitant to participate in all six debates feingold page 3

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

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So apparently, when I consume very large amounts of alcohol I turn into a rapper. Yes, you read that right, a rapper. Little, shy, size-zero me transforms into a full-fledged cocky and boastful Biggie Smalls. I don’t know exactly why I choose to embody a large black male. All I know is that oddly enough I rock the role with drunken excellence. I say ‘apparently’ because prior to this weekend I had no knowledge of my mad skills (truthfully, I still can’t recall it happening.) Yet, this past weekend was my 21st birthdayas it turns out, mixing Mr. Boston Vodka, Rumplemintz, Captain Morgan, Bacardi ‘O’, Apple Pie and Jagermeister was the recipe that turned me into the Notorious B.I.G, and damn did it feel good. My birthday started off as any typical 21-year-old girl celebrates it. My roommates threw me a party, all my friends came, I wore a birthday tiara and everyone celebrated accordingly. I remember running around

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I can see everyone but no one can see me, I am so scared of puking, please come help MEEEEE.

behind my friends to the bar. Seeing as I officially was the “big 2-1” I decided to call some friends that I grew up with and announce the news to them. “Yo yo my name is Tay and I’m

twenty one today, I thought I would call you up and say hey hey!” Yes, this is but a briefing of the exact lyrics that I pathetically (and might I add, quite seriously) rapped to one of my friends. Embarrassing. I drunkenly strutted into the bars still sporting my tiara and showing off my yellow papers with pride. I took a shot with anyone and everyone, and I had no preference of what I was drinking (none that I can remember at least.) Looking back at my pictures the next morning, I found myself sitting at a bar with my face covered in whip cream and chocolate syrup with a plastic shot glass in my mouth. I was smiling earto-ear. The photo after that one involves my friend wiping the mess off my face as I attempted to down another shot. The next few pictures involve me in various poses holding a loose fist up to my mouth with one hand and pointing my other finger to the camera. I have a dead serious look on my face, and I think that, at the time, I actually convinced myself that I was going to open for a show in the Bronx. Wearing my pink tiara and all, I was incredibly convincing. I ran home in the rain from the

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finding good vibrations Erica andrist sex columnist I grew up in a very conservative home and we didn’t talk about sex very much… However, I don’t have the same attitude about sex that my parents do, and now that I’m not living with them anymore I want to get my own vibrator. The problem is that I don’t know anything about vibrators. I did some research, but it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s not true. Do you have any advice? M.M.

the party claiming that I was “scared to puke later in the night.” In fact, I was “so scared” that I called my boyfriend around 11 p.m. from my roommate’s closet. “I can see everyone but no one can see me, I am so scared of puking, please come and help MEEEEE,” I embarrassingly rapped to his voicemail. And instead of doing the 21-shot salute, I drank great amounts of Apple Pie, which my friend assured me was “only 50-proof ” (I have yet to believe him on this, since my memory faded after I finished the second glass.) When midnight hit I trailed

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Yay, vibrators! Yes, M.M., I do have some advice for you, and actually your e-mail is really timely, because I find myself in the market for a new vibrator as well. Longtime readers will be saddened to learn my beloved Gladys has died a slow, sputtering death. I mention it only to note that whether you’re buying your first vibrator or your fiftieth (not that I’m buying my fiftieth), selecting the perfect one can be a very involved process. My first bit of advice is to see your candidates in person, if you can. Madison is home to one of the jewels in the crown of American sex toy shops, A Woman’s Touch on Williamson Street. Especially if you’ve never owned your own vibe before, you’ll want to take your toy for a test run if you can. Not that kind of test run, but AWT will allow you to see, touch, hear, etc. each vibe so you can get an idea of the quality of vibration it provides, how intense it is, how loud it is, how much it weighs, etc. The tiniest of details can make or

break a vibrator. If it looked pink online but is orange in real life— and you effing hate orange—then you’re not going to be as jazzed to use it. If it sounds like a semi and you have a roommate, then you might not use it at all. So check it out if you can. If you can’t or don’t want to check it out in person, try to buy from a website which offers customer reviews in addition to product descriptions. Examples include babeland.com, goodvibes. com, or adameve.com. When you go to make your vibration determination, try to have an idea of what you’ll be using the vibe for. Are you the captain of your clitoris, or a penetration pioneer? Do you like G-spot stimulation? Will you be using it alone or with a partner? How about anal penetration or prostate stimulation? The answers to all of these questions will play a role in selecting the perfect shape, size, and material of your toy, so think a little bit about the activities you tend to enjoy. For example, if you want to use the vibrator for G-spot stimulation, you’ll want to select a vibrator with a curved tip to allow you to better massage the anterior wall of the vagina. If you want to use the vibrator for anal penetration, you’ll want to make sure to select a toy with a flared base to prevent it from getting lost up your butt. It’s not like vibrators can’t be used for multiple purposes, but there are a few nuances to the way toys are constructed to make them ideal for certain activities. Additionally, sex toys can be expensive. I have a simple rule to help you decide how much to spend on your first toy: when in doubt, go cheap. Over the course of my life, I have found it worthwhile to invest

in more expensive versions of some things (haircuts, olive oil, and sports bras, for example). As a general rule, sex toys are not one of them. Don’t get me wrong, there are some fine $100+ toys out there that will blow your mind. But when it’s your first vibrator and you’re stuck between a $90 rechargeable silicone massager and a $10 plastic bullet vibe, get the bullet. My first vibrator, bless its heart, was a $10 plastic bullet that I christened Ryan Braun. An inexpensive vibe doesn’t mean you’re being cheap, or that you don’t deserve nice things, or that you’re settling for some piece of crap. AWT cautions you to “expect months, not years” out of the toy I call Ryan Braun, but I still have him 4+ years later and he still enjoys semi-regular use. I probably enjoy it more, though. Think of it as a beginning investment. After a few months (hell, after a few minutes) with your new vibe, you’ll be able to answer all of the aforementioned questions much more definitively, and you can feel more confident about spending more money on a new toy (if you even need/want a new toy). If you drop $90 right away and find out you bought something that’s too intense/not intense enough, then you’re out $90. I could talk about vibrators all day every day, but unfortunately, The Daily Cardinal only allows me 900 words per week and I have used them all up. I hope this helps you narrow your selection to the most perfect vibrator ever, M.M., and who knows? Maybe I’ll see you at AWT sometime soon. Have unanswered vibrator questions? Send them and other questions about sex Erica’s way by e-mailing sex@dailycardinal.com

bars around 2 a.m. (according to my boyfriend) I rapped to him on the phone the whole way home.

I drunkenly strutted into the bar still sporting my tiara and showing off my yellow papers with pride.

As I opened my front door I walked into my house and posed in the entry-way for the remaining people at my party (completely dead serious, once again). Looking at the picture the next day, I mimic the classic “rapper” pose. Loose crossed arms and a cold stare. My night formally ended with me stumbling into my room, stripping myself of all articles of clothing and passing out face-down in my bed; waking up to my actual birthday the same way I came into the world, butt-ass naked. Have any birthday stories better than this? Probably not, but e-mail me your crappy ones anyway at tcurley@wisc.edu.

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Suspected shoplifters use pepper spray at mall By Maggie DeGroot the daily cardinal

Pepper spray played a role in two thefts at the Madison West Towne Mall. The first involved Madison resident Danielle M. Goree, who was arrested on Wednesday and is facing charges of shoplifting and threatening to use pepper spray. Goree, 28, allegedly stole jewelry from the Sears Department Store at West Towne Mall Aug. 31. When two Sears employees tried to stop her, police said she tried to use pepper spray against them. “The victims said the suspect definitely sprayed them, but she suggested nothing came out of

catholics from page 1 Badger Catholic peer mentor Ellen Gapinski sees the diversity on campus as positive as it encourages her to clearly define herself as Catholic. “It gives you an opportunity to really identify yourself as ‘yes I am this thing and yes I will support it and I do believe in it,’” Gapinski said. She said being at UW is very different than her Catholic high school because being Catholic

barrett from page 1 “I’m glad to see any candidate who addresses those issues because I think it is a very fundamental and important issue for Wisconsin moving forward,” he said. Barrett’s opponents, Mark Neumann and Scott Walker, have proposed their own plans for edu-

her canister when she pushed the button,” said Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain said in a statement. Descriptions given to police by the employees and store surveillance video led to Wednesday’s arrest, police said. Pepper spray was also an involved in another West Towne Mall theft Sept. 1, when authorities said the suspects got into a tugging match with an employee at Hollister. DeSpain said the struggle was over a Disney bag allegedly filled with Hollister merchandise, and the women also wrapped additional Hollister merchandise over

their shoulders. The Hollister employee chased after the suspects as they drove away in a black Chevrolet Impala, but police said one of the teen suspects he tried to stop attacked him twice with pepper spray as he tried to take a picture with his cell phone. Police described the oldest suspect as a black woman between 35-40 years old, around 5'2", lighter complexion and a heavier build. At the time of theft she was wearing a blue top and plaid shorts with her hair worn in a ponytail. The other female suspects were described as being black teenagers, 5'5" with a thin build.

was “generically expected” there. Now she has to explain that she is religious. “It’s nice, it’s a good opportunity if you want to really say what you believe in” Gapinski said. John Carey, UW-Madison student and website and graphic designer for Badger Catholic, said on the rare occasions that Catholicism comes up in conversations or classes, students are generally very respectful of his faith. “I try to live out my life in a

way that’s an example, so just sort of hoping that my actions speak for themselves,” Carey said. Gapinski said she wants to have a positive relationship with students of all faiths on campus. “The whole basis of our faith is to love one another and to just be a good neighbor and a good friend,” she said. “So there’s no reason for us to be shouting or getting in arguments or really worked up or angry with people for just believing for what they say they believe.”

cational funding. Chris Lato, spokesperson for Mark Neumann, said tax dollars would be allocated directly to schools under Neumann’s program to avoid unneeded costs. “[Neumann would] remove bureaucratic state controls so local administrators are empowered to make the best decisions for the

children,” Lato said. Scott Walker would like to allow districts to pool their money and grade schools on their academic performance, according to his release. Under Walker’s plan, schools with lower test scores, graduation rates and other factors would be given resources from the state.

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Students gathered for Rosh Hashanah at the UW Hillel Wednesday.

feingold from page 1 because he wants to keep his message solid. According to pollster.com, Johnson has a slight edge over Feingold, although the only recent polls are from polling agency Rasmussen. Franklin said this political season favors Republicans, but the results of polls are more uncertain when there is a single pollster producing results. “Whatever we think the race is today would have to be taken with a pretty big grain of salt,” he said.

The polls mostly show GOP vocalization, Franklin said. Earlier in the summer, when Johnson had received the Republican endorsement, he was shown to be trailing to Feingold by a few percentage FEINGOLD points. “Since then Johnson has become better know and now leads Feingold by one or two points,” Franklin said.

Man involved in officer incident arrested By Maggie DeGroot the daily cardinal

A Madison man was arrested Thursday after authorities said he drove his car away from a road rage incident and injured a police officer Sept. 1. John Richard Black, 61, was arrested on four counts, including recklessly endangering safety and failing to obey an officer’s signal, according to the police incident report. Authorities said the officer intervened in a road rage incident after he saw a man get out of Toyota RAV4 and kick the door of Black’s car. The McFarland man who kicked the car was cited for disorderly conduct, however police

said Black was not cooperative. The responding officer then opened Black’s driver’s side door in an attempt to stop him from driving away. Authorities said Black ignored the officer’s commands and accelerated while the officer was still partially inside the car. The officer suffered minor injuries when he struck his elbow as Black fled in his car, police said. The same officer was able to locate the car Thursday and ran its license plate, leading police to Black. “[The suspect’s car] was parked near his home, which is not far from the location of the road rage incident,” Madison Police Department Public Information Officer Joel DeSpain said.

Obama to visit Wisconsin again Sept. 28 President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Madison Sept. 28 for a midterm campaign rally, his fourth visit to Wisconsin in less than four months. The president was in Milwaukee on Labor Day for Laborfest. An August visit to Wisconsin brought him to Menomonee Falls and Milwaukee for a fundraiser for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett. Obama was in Racine in July for an economic town hall

meeting as well. The Madison visit is part of a string of midterm swing state campaigning, including stops in Ohio, Philadelphia and Las Vegas, according to Associated Press. In November, 2009, Obama spoke about education at Wright Middle School in Madison as an official presidential visit. His next visit, however, promises to be a campaign rally in preparation for the Nov. 2 midterm election.

Man steals iPod, food from apartment A hungry intruder broke through an apartment window on Langdon Street and began cooking early Tuesday morning, Madison police said. The man fled the apartment with a bag of food and an iPod after he was discovered by one of the two female residents. Police said the intruder was described as being a black male in his 30s around 5'7", wearing a navy and white striped shirt, jeans and a

baseball cap. The two women living in apartment on the 200 block of Langdon described the man as looking “homeless,” police said. There was no information released on what the intruder cooked. Police said their Central District Community Police Team (CPT) has been going door-to-door in downtown residential areas, giving tips to residents on how to best stay safe in their homes.

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Having an LOTR movie marathon

Today’s Sudoku

Evil Bird

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Branching Out

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

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

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Crustaches

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A QUESTION FOR PAPA? ACROSS 1 Civilian clothes, for a soldier 6 Gift from a teacher’s pet 11 Visualize 14 Religion with ﬁve pillars 15 Relax 17 Org. that battled Jim Crow laws 18 Posted signs 19 Start of an animated query 21 Ant type 22 Riverbank steps in India 23 Command to Rover 24 Goddess of wisdom and war 28 “... a pocket full of ___” 29 500 sheets 30 “___ your seatbelts” 34 Place for a yacht race 37 Middle of an animated query 40 Capt.’s subordinates 41 ___ Curtis of cosmetics 42 Blow your horn 43 Club ___ (resort) 44 Charge, as a ﬁne 46 Inter ___ (among

other things) 48 Speckle 51 Make ___ for it (ﬂee) 52 End of an animated query 57 Dried-root candies 59 Trunk 60 Dangerous ﬁsh 61 Desire intensely 62 Ginger ___ (soda choice) 63 Complicated, as a divorce 64 Gives assistance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 20 23 24

DOWN “Laugh-In”-era skirt Abbr. on a B-52 Criticize harshly Cantina snack Challenge Aristotle’s A Airline employee Hits a high point Add spirits to the punch Big Band, for one Member of the lowest Hindu caste Hostile force Whirling current Address the convention Kidded In ___ (harmonious) Shrinking salt lake: ___ Sea

25 What a student crams for 26 Some cured meats 27 Large ﬂightless bird 28 Train again 31 Hole-punching tool 32 “That’s all ___ wrote!” 33 Sunbathing result 34 ___ gin ﬁzz (cocktail) 35 A billion years, geologically 36 Chests 38 Three-toed bird 39 Surprised cries 43 One who can’t legally drink 45 Hasty drawing 46 Times New Roman alternative 47 Filthy ___ (riches) 48 Adjust binoculars 49 Yorkshire metropolis 50 Writing class assignment 51 Jessica of Hollywood 52 Yahtzee equipment 53 Went like the dickens 54 ___ Mountains (range that separates Europe and Asia) 55 “Let us know,” on an invitation 56 “Nay” and “uh-uh” 58 Zodiac butter

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“Going the Distance” has the structure of every other romantic comedy. Boy meets girl. Girl isn’t looking for anything too serious. Boy is OK with that. Girl and boy end up falling in love. This love is put in jeopardy. There is a brief breakup characterized by images of moping and contemplation. Boy and girl get some sense and they both live happily ever after. Despite this common overarching story line, the unique aspects of the film are enough to make it more enjoyable than most romantic comedies. From the supporting actors to the soundtrack to the film’s general feel, there’s something about “Going the Distance” that puts it a notch above the rest. I don’t know Drew Barrymore, but she always comes off as a pretty badass chick. A lot of this personality shines through the film, both in her portrayal of Erin as well as the film’s general character. Very few romantic comedies can use the word “fuck” as many times as this one does and still remain endearing. The consistent F-bombs making the characters seem a bit more down to earth. Instead of having a perfectly eloquent Julia Roberts or Hugh Grant shoved down our throats, we have a sequin-clad Barrymore cussing her way into our hearts. Rarely is “fuck” considered to be a refreshing comment, especially in a love story, but in this case it is. And while most movies spotlight dick jokes for comedic relief, “Going

the Distance” references vaginas, with Barrymore encouraging guys to “shut up and lick” at one point. It’s a suggestion every woman ever appreciates Barrymore making. To quote the vagina enthusiast herself, “It’s kind of awesome.” But it’s not just the girl power that makes “Going the Distance” enjoyable. The guys also pull their own weight. Justin Long does a perfectly ﬁne job playing the endearing Garret to Barrymore’s Erin. His character isn’t as punchy or fun as his counterpart’s, but by no means does Long weigh down the movie. The real male standouts are his sidekicks, Dan and Box, played by Charlie Day of “It’s Always Sunny In Philidelphia” and Jason Sudeikis of “Saturday Night Live,” respectively. They’re the classic sex-crazed buddies watching their friend transition from totally aloof to Mr. Commitment. Whether it is because of their oneliners or ridiculous mustaches, it’s impossible not to love them. Jim Gaffigan, Ron Livingston and Rob Riggle are other male reasons to love the movie, though none of their talents are spotlighted appropriately, making their cameos nothing more than cinematic teases. And while these talents are under-used, Christina Applegate’s are focused on too much. It’s not her fault so much as the writers’. Her character, Corinne, Barrymore’s sister, is almost impossible to like. While it’s admirable how ﬁercely she looks after Erin, you dislike her for the beaten puppy look she puts on

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Thanks to the success of her 2007 single, “Love Song,” singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles has become known as the modern queen of the tell-off piano ballad, a genre she still has largely to herself. Much like the heyday of Vanessa Carlton, Bareilles can happily soak in the success she has created for herself. And fortunately, her second album, Kaleidoscope Heart, overcomes a potential sophomore slump and maintains her relevance in the pop music industry.

Her unique and ﬂuid rhythm deserves a lot of respect.

Kaleidoscope Heart reveals the emotional side of the 30-yearold artist with songs that journal a break-up and firmly argue for feminist ideals. Although Bareilles takes a confessional approach, her warm alto voice and intricate piano arrangements strongly suggest a more conversational tone one that other songwriters should strive for. Her unique and fluid rhythm deserves a lot of respect. Ballads like “Hold My Heart”

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Drew Barrymore and Justin Long star in the new romantic comedy, “Going the Distance,” about a pair who ﬁnds themselves in a long distance relationship. Their real life romance helps to create a believeable couple. her husband’s face. Her sharpness could have served as a nice change of pace, but it’s a little overdone. What ultimately makes “Going the Distance” a better romantic comedy than the rest is its refusal to be obnoxious. Most rom-coms insist on pressing buttons that make the long distance plotline irritating. Yes, “Going the Distance” includes a sexy foreign man that could have

Sara Bareilles bypasses potential sophomore slump, keeps things classic on Kaleidoscope By Caitlin Linehan

allow Bareilles the opportunity to lowest chambers of the heart. It’s showcase her singing chops. She gets another sharp-tongued reply to critvery honest with listeners, and comes ics unjustly dishing out cruel words. off as a very skeptical person but still Bareilles holds nothing back—lyrisomehow yearns to believe in love cally or vocally—on the track. and the perfect relationship. Ideal for The best song off the new any rainy movie scene, the smooth record is “Uncharted.” The strong chords and tempo make the song piano and violin melody glues one of the best on her new album. itself into your head. The relat“Breathe Again” is a somber able lyrics tell of the transition song chronicling into a new chapBareilles’ decision ter of life and the CD REVIEW to end her relationfear and exciteship. The melody ment associated is as head strong with it. The song as Bareilles herself, is for the happywith punching go-lucky who drums and piano embrace change. keys. Her guilt and “Gonna Get hurt create an honOver You” sounds Kaleidoscope est metaphor: “Out like a classic ’60s Heart of breath I’m left hit, full of snaps, Sara Bareilles hoping someday I’ll crooning and backbreathe again.” Impressively, even up dooh-dahs. The chorus carries when heart-broken, she is focused on the song, especially the lyrics “I’ll be looking ahead instead of to the past. alright / Just not tonight.” Bareilles “King of Anything” is a certain comes off as a jazz bar singer in this radio hit and the 2.0 Version of catchy and enticing tune. “Love Song.” It is another proAfter her first album, Bareilles test against commercialized pop faced the difficult task of mainsappiness with lots of sass. With taining her down-to-earth persona straightforward lyrics like, “Let me while securing her place in the spotthank you for your time / And try light. With Kaleidoscope Heart, she not to waste anymore of mine,” achieved the perfect balance. Already Bareilles makes it clear she does not number one on the iTunes album list, need anyone to make her decisions music listeners seem to approve of for her. The accusing and fierce lyr- her new work. Because of its catchy, ics are cleverly backed up by hand rambunctious tunes and thoughtclaps and trumpets. provoking lyrics, it’s clear Bareilles In “Machine Gun,” each clunk second album was well worth three of the piano can be felt in the years of wait.

tempted a horny Erin. And yes, there is a hot redhead who could have been a great distraction for Garret. But unlike most cinematic love stories, neither of these dangers are overly stressed. This not only helps to lessen the number of grating characters from three to just Christina Applegate, but more importantly helps the audience maintain faith in the love the

movie centers on. At the end of the day, “Going the Distance” is a lot like any other romantic comedy, fated to be sandwiched between “Notting Hill” and “Sleepless in Seattle” on bookshelves everywhere. But it’s worth noting the film has more spunk than most, and shouldn’t be immediately written off as one among the many.

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MELISSA GRAU opinion columnist

omorrow marks the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that altered the course of our history forever. After September 11, 2001, Americans proudly rallied together around the revered concept of representing the American values of freedom, unity, diversity, fearlessness and tenacity. President Bush said later on that day, “Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended ... We’re not going to be stopped, we’re not going to be deterred, we’re not going to stay at home, we’re not going to be frightened, we are going to live our lives as Americans.” Unfortunately, since the surge of patriotism in 2001, there has been a surge of Islamophobia that falsely admonishes all Muslims as those cowards that attacked our freedom. And instead of striving to defend that freedom and truly living our lives as Americans, the recent religious intolerance of Muslims in fact destroys freedom and the hope for moving into a future that reflects the American way of life we have constantly been fighting for. Debates concerning the Islamic center near Ground Zero reﬂect this religious intolerance. The building would be located two blocks from the site of the attacks, yet its proximity has protestors claiming it is insensitive to 9/11 victims and their families. Yet to deny the right to build a cultural facility that houses not only a prayer space for Muslims,

but also an auditorium, theater, ﬁtness center, childcare services, art exhibitions, bookstore, culinary school, and a food court simply because it is an Islamic center is unAmerican. Limiting any religion, like Islam, which actually preaches nonviolence, and dictating where they can and cannot pray is unjust and only propagates irrational fear. Prohibiting the construction of a mosque on private property on a New York City street is a breach of the First Amendment’s guarantee to the freedom of religion and various property rights. Furthermore, targeting an Islamic building, rather than a church or synagogue, only communicates the idea that Muslims should be discriminated against.

It would be the ultimate act of deﬁance to... not allow terror to rule our lives

Yes, the wounds from 9/11 are still fresh for many Americans, but proliferating a hatred for an entire religion simply adds salt to those wounds. Terrorists attacked us for being American, and it would be the ultimate act of defiance to adhere with American tenacity to our values of religious acceptance and not allow terror to rule our lives. The anti-war group, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, bravely endorses this idea in a statement that denotes the center as “an emblem for the rest

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of the world that Americans stand against violence, intolerance, and overt acts of racism, and that we recognize that the evil acts of a few must never damn the innocent.” Even more upsetting than the bigoted and deluded protests concerning the new Islamic center in New York City are the blatant anti-Islamic activities planned to occur tomorrow in Gainesville, Florida. Coinciding with the end of Ramadan today and the 9/11 anniversary tomorrow, Pastor Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center is planning a mass burning of the Koran. Scheduling this utmost offense has attracted worldwide attention and scorn, yet sadly reﬂects part of the anti-Muslim passion in America. This attitude and dangerous course of action threaten America’s safety, spread apprehension among American Muslims, and convert what should be a solemn remembrance of 9/11 into a frenzied hatred. This year’s anniversary of September 11 is veiled in tension as rallies for and against the Islamic center and the Christian extremist Koran-burning are scheduled to take place. I like to think that the anti-Muslim attitude is the attitude of a minority, and that most Americans will exude the traditions of freedom, tolerance, and diversity to overcome efforts to demonize the innocent. We need to realize that Islamophobic actions are prejudiced and indeed, un-American, and stand up to prove to the world’s watchful eye that it is inconsistent with the way Americans live their lives. Melissa Grau is a sophomore intending to major in journalism. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Can’t blame past administration forever LYDIA STATZ opinion columnist

ine years after 9/11 changed America forever, we still can’t seem to agree on whether the changes have been for the better or the worse. Many argue we’re safer today, though others claim the Patriot Act is unconstitutional. Anti-war protesters clash with those who claim the wars were necessary, and millions are still frightened enough to protest against the New York City “mosque.” Though I remain ambivalent about the changes our country has undergone in the last nine years, to read Fareed Zakaria’s Newsweek article on the topic was alarming. He said in the article, “September 11 was a shock to the American psyche and the American system. As a result, we overreacted.” Overreacted? As an 11year-old witnessing the death of 3,000 fellow citizens, it seemed very clear to me on that day that the “bad guys” must pay. Yet, Zakaria’s claim that “Al Qaeda is simply not that deadly a threat” is sound. The group has since been unable to execute a major attack on an American or European target, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have only added to our trillions in debt. In addition, he says 30,000 people now spend their work days listening in on

phone conversations under the Patriot Act, and that the “Christmas bomber” is proof that our new and improved system isn’t even effective. Did America overreact? Probably. But the decisions made after the terrorist attacks were difﬁcult ones made under emotional duress, in a climate unfriendly to clear reasoning. Imagine the uproar it would have caused if Bush decided not to err on the side of national security. Criticizing that administration’s actions in that situation is like saying America shouldn’t have dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. With all the information we have now it’s easy to use hindsight and argue for what should have been done, but the moment the people of America demanded action, the government delivered. Though I won’t analyze whether or not we reacted appropriately, I do have a problem with Zakaria’s ﬁnger-pointing. Whether or not one believes the wars were wrong, or that we spend too much on military intelligence, blaming the previous administration is never a productive exercise. Instead of looking back and analyzing all the mistakes of the decade, we should be looking forward toward how to repair them. It’s true that wars are expensive, that we have given up some of our civil liberties in the name of national security, and that many Americans still fear the wrong people. But blaming Bush or any other politician is not going to change any of that. Zakaria’s lamenting about past mistakes will only create

drama and polarization in Washington and the rest of the country, while we should instead be looking to wipe the slate clean and working toward a better future. This outlook is especially important for our generation, as most of us were still children when this tragic event happened. Like myself, there are probably few college students who clearly remember what pre-9/11 America looked like. We have grown up in a world of terrorism, suicide bombings, and, yes, Islamophobia. And unlike current leaders, we have the added benefit of having been educated in this reality. We understand the challenges we face, and are uniquely suited to deal with them as our turn comes around. As we move out into the real world, I hope this generation looks to the blank slate of the future instead of a muddy past. I see us emerging as a socially conscious group, joining the Peace Corps and Teach for America in large numbers and exercising our voting privileges. I hope we have learned that change can only be achieved through action, not blame games. It’s truly unfortunate that it took our country’s reaction to 9/11 to teach us what not to do, but taking a critical look at the past, learning from it, and moving forward will allow our generation to find some good in even the most horrific of national memories. Lydia Statz is a sophomore majoring in journalism and international studies. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Sunday’s opponent, Florida Atlantic, has struggled to slow opponents down so far this year. In two games, the Owls have already given up six goals, though four did come in a 4-0 loss against No. 9 Florida. If the Badgers can find some consistency on offense and continue to get solid play from Vint in net, a second weekend on the road might look more promising. —uwbadgers.com contributed to this report.

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Red shirt senior and captain Jon Rzepka has played all 90 minutes in both of the Badger’s ﬁrst two matches this season. His team is 1-1.

going to put up points, but if we can put up points on defense, it’s only going to help them in the long run.” The Badgers will have one of their best playmakers from a year ago back on the ﬁeld this week to compliment Henry and the other playmakers. Sophomore middle linebacker Mike Taylor is expected to see his ﬁrst action since tearing his ACL last October. Taylor, who was leading the team in tackles at the time of his injury, made

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After traveling all the way to the West Coast to open their season, the Badgers travel to south Florida this weekend for games against Florida International and Florida Atlantic. The Badgers take on Florida International in Miami on Friday night before traveling to Coral Gables, Fla. to face Florida Atlantic. Last weekend, the Badgers managed to split two matchups despite being outshot by a combined 237 against Santa Clara and UCIrvine. Even in a 2-1 vicotry over Santa Clara, the Broncos outshot UW 5-3. However, so far this season, the difference for the Badgers has been their accuracy. Though the sample size is small, so far the Badgers have put 28.6 percent of their total shots on frame while holding their opponents to an 8.7 percent clip. This weekend will provide another challenge for new UW coach John Trask. Trask, who takes over this season after Todd Yeagley left to accept the head coaching job at the University of Indiana, is the third head coach in three years for the Badgers. With so much change in the coaching staff recently, the job of senior midfielder and tri-captain John Rzepka even more important. Rzepka missed a good portion of last season with an injury, but he came back and played well late in the season as the Badgers made a run at a Big Ten championship. Rzepka shares the captain duties with senior defenseman Aaron Nichols and senior goaltender Ryan Vint. Vint has big shoes to fill this year, as he replaces departed senior Alex Horwath. Horwath started 17 games last year and recorded a clean sheet four times. Vint is off to a good start so far,

with a solid 83.3 save percent so far. Through two games, Florida International (1-1) has experienced the same low scoring results as Wisconsin. Playing in Chicago, Ill. last weekend, FIU defeated Illinois-Chicago 1-0 in double overtime and then lost 1-0 against DePaul. Wisconsin will have to find a way to stop sophomore forward Sebastian Frings, who scored a team best nine goals and racked up 19 points last season.

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it through the practice week and said he is anxious to get back on the field. “Obviously I had a pretty significant injury so I knew what it was going to be like, said Taylor. “It feels good to finally be back out here.” While Taylor will be back, it remains to be seen whether or not fellow sophomore linebacker Chiri Borland will play. He missed practice time this week with a shoulder problem and it has not yet been announced whether or not he will be in pads on Saturday.

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Badgers welcome South Dakota State and instate rival UWM to weekend set at McClimon By Matthew Kleist THE DAILY CARDINAL

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Junior Laurie Nosbusch, the Badger’s leading point scorer last season, returned to the ﬁeld for the ﬁrst time this season last Saturday.

Following a brief road trip to Seattle last weekend, the women’s soccer team (0-3-1) is looking forward to a return home, where the team will open up a short two game home stand Friday night against South Dakota State (2-1-1). Freshman midfielder Kodee Williams netted the Badgers first goal last weekend against Washington to send that game into overtime. Scoring her first collegiate goal, others hope to follow her lead when Wisconsin hosts the Jackrabbits at the McClimon Soccer Complex. “It was our first goal of the season and I think it was really something we needed to get off our shoulders in order to go forward,” said Williams. Another big step forward for the Badgers has been the return of last season’s leading point scorer in junior forward Laurie Nosbusch. Nosbusch returned to the field against Portland last Saturday after missing Wisconsin’s first two games due to an injury. Starting 22 games

last season, she found the back of the net six times and had six assists, finishing the season with 18 points. “It feels great [to be back on the field], when you’re healthy and playing you kinda take it for granted,” said Nosbusch. “It’s not until you’re injured and sidelined, watching practices and games, that you appreciate the ability to play.” Wisconsin will then finish their home stand on Sunday when the play host to in-state rival UWMilwaukee (2-2-2). When these two teams met last year, the game went into double overtime and ended with a 0-0 tie. When asked about the mentality of the team going into this weekend, Coach Paula Wilkins admitted that this is a must win weekend for her team. In practice, the team has been putting a large emphasis on working on set pieces, especially marking and being physical in the box, an area that has really hurt the Badgers this season. The Badgers have allowed four goals off set pieces in four games. “I thought we had a great spell in the Washington game

where we kept possession for the first part, and then we lacked in focus,” said Wilkins. This weekend, Wisconsin looks to put together two solid performances, build up cohesion between the team, and above all else, score some goals. If the team is able to achieve these goals, the Badgers can expect to end the weekend with a pair of long awaited wins.

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6-0 Badgers look to keep perfect streak alive in Milwaukee By Mark Bennett THE DAILY CARDINAL

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Scott Tolzien, who went 15-20 with 197 yards last week against UNLV, will lead his Badgers against San Jose State University Saturday in the team’s home opener at Camp Randall Stadium.

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After a week-one victory in the Nevada desert, the Badgers are back in Madison, set to open their home schedule with a matchup against the San Jose State Spartans. While UW’s three-pronged rushing attack dominated the Rebels defense to the tune of 278 yards and four touchdowns, there is still an immense amount of room for improvement on both sides of the ball. Offensively, the key for Wisconsin will be to avoid turning the ball over. An interception returned for a touchdown and an 82-yard fumble return deep into Wisconsin territory led directly to 14 points for the Rebels, a swing that could easily cost the team a win against stronger competition, and an issue that will be a focal point for senior quarterback Scott Tolzien. “Every week you have to improve and it’s no different from week one to week two,” said Tolzien. “Now

its no excuse. Those turnovers you could say well, it’s the ﬁrst game, but it’s week two now and we have to be better.”

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Both turnovers came on passing plays, and head coach Bret Bielema said he would like to see the passing game establish a better rhythm this week. Tolzien, last year’s Big Ten leader in passing efﬁciency, went 15-20 and threw for 197 yards last week, but failed to ﬁnd the endzone and was unspectacular overall. While offensive coordinator Paul Chryst may try to get Tolzien and the receivers in rhythm, the

Spartan defense will undoubtedly get a heavy dose of junior running back John Clay and his two backﬁeld mates, sophomore Montee Ball and freshman James White. San Jose State will be undersized compared to the UW offensive line, and coming off a physical matchup with defending national champion Alabama, it would be a surprise if Wisconsin does not wear down the Spartan front seven as the game progresses. On the defensive side of the football, the Badgers dominated a week ago. After allowing 12 total yards in the ﬁrst half, UW opened the second half by forcing a fumble and scoring when senior free safety Aaron Henry scooped up the ball and found himself all alone. This week, Henry said the he expects the same opportunistic style. “If we can score on defense it’s crucial, said Henry. “We know our offense is great. We know they’re

Following a sweep of Duquense, Chicago State, and Loyola at the Field House last weekend in the Inntowner Invitational, the undefeated Wisconsin volleyball team travels to the Cream City Friday and Saturday to face a trio of teams in the Milwaukee Invitational. The 6-0 Badgers are one of just four teams still undefeated in the Big Ten. Only Illinois, Indiana, and Penn State can claim zeros in the loss column. In fact, Wisconsin has yet to even lose a set. In the conference, only No. 1 ranked Penn State can also boast that fact. Overall, just 26 teams nationally have yet to lose a match. And while the team’s perfect record is definitely fueling energy for the Badgers, the players know that there is plenty of hard work yet to be put in this season. “We want to keep that zero there and keep adding to the six, so we have to work even harder every week, every day,” said sophomore Alexis Mitchell. The Badger’s next test will be Friday night against UWMilwaukee at the Klotsche Center. After beginning their season 2-0, the Panthers have lost four straight, including a defeat at the hands of No. 13 Iowa State last Friday. UWM, who finished 16-15 last year and made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament, will be playing their first home game of the season when they face Wisconsin. All-time, the Badgers are 21-5 against UWM, but the Panthers have won four of seven in Milwaukee. Saturday afternoon, Wisconsin will face Central Michigan at the Al McGuire Center on the Marquette University campus. The Chippewas

are 3-3 this season and have won their last three matches, claiming the Youngstown State Invitational last weekend. Central Michigan lost only one set in that tournament. The Badgers finish the Milwaukee Invitational Saturday night when they compete against Toledo. The 5:30 p.m. contest at the Klotsche Center will be the ﬁrst meeting ever between the two teams. The Rockets are 4-2 on the season, including an upset of then No. 12 ranked Michigan on Aug. 28. When asked in what area the team was performing at its best so far, both Mitchell and head coach Pete Waite had two different responses. “Our passing is just great. We are getting tons of opportunities to score and a lot more than last year, and we are just going after it when we get those good passes,” said Mitchell. And although Waite agreed that the team’s passing has been phenomenal thus far, the coach looked to a broad team unity as the team’s top strength. “After our Saturday match here at home, we were able to see the team come together as a unit where everyone was playing well at the same time,” said Waite. “That was really nice to see.” The Badgers will not face Marquette in this weekend’s invitational, but the team will see action against fellow in-state rival, UWM. The players understand there is pride on the line in claiming bragging rights within the state. “We are the biggest university in Wisconsin, and so when you are playing against a smaller school you just want to hold that up and beat them in three and get it done and over with,” said Mitchell.

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The UW Athletic Deparment is reminding fans to take a close look at the altered carry-in policy for the 2010 football season. Check the lists below to see what you can bring in and what you should leave at home.

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-Cameras -Jackets and Blankets -Items related to a medical condition

-Bags larger than 8.5” x 11” -Food or drinks -Flags, banners or signs -Noisemakers

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Senior Allison Wack was named the Inntowner Invitational MVP last weekend. The Badgers won the tournament, taking nine straight sets.