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Biennial budget leaves mark on UW ASM faces changes to shared governance

By Ellie Herman the daily cardinal

Gov. Scott Walker signed the biennial state budget in Waukesha July 12, revealing the exact effects it will have on the UW-Madison community.

Item 17 of the budget requested that the distribution of segregated fees, charges apart from instructional fees that are collected from all students, be decided upon by Chancellor Rebecca Blank and the Board of Regents, not the Student Services Finance Committee.

Walker vetoed sections of Item 17, saying he objects removing students’ role in the process of fee distribution.

“Students should retain the responsibility to decide the disposition of fees that they pay and that support campus student activities,” Walker said in a budget summary statement.

UW-Madison Executive Director of Communications John Lucas said in a July 13 email that the vetoed section will revert SSFC back to its original autonomy.

However, Walker let stand a different item within the budget which will make all shared governance groups subordinate to rulings made by Blank and the Board of Regents concerning student life.

ASM Chair Madison Laning said she hopes Blank will allow shared governance to run as it previously has, still allowing faculty, classified staff, academic staff and ASM to make decisions collectively.

Decisions surrounding student life could range from what email program the university uses to constructing a new academic building on campus.

“I think with Chancellor Blank we have a little more

room, because she is aware what [shared governance] looked like before,” Laning said. “I think we will see a little bit of change immediately, because if anyone were given the power to do something without consultation, a little more could get through than before, when it was required.”

Laning and other members of ASM lobbied to legislators throughout the summer to request shared governance be protected within the budget.

Through a large push on social media, Laning said over 200 students called Gov. Walker’s office July 7, as a part of a campus-wide call-in day.

While the state budget was signed 11 days past the original deadline, it took effect immediately, meaning the changes to shared governance will be enacted as students step foot onto campus this fall.

Future of tenure for UW professors uncertain

By Miller Jozwiak the daily cardinal

UW System professors no longer have tenure defined by state statutes as a result of Gov. Scott Walker’s 2015-’17 budget, which has left some worrying that university faculty and researchers will leave to find more secure jobs elsewhere.

According to Wisconsin Statute Chapter 36.13, tenure protects faculty members from losing their jobs without just cause and is an unlimited appointment as determined by a board.

The UW System Board of Regents will now define a new tenure policy.

“The single most important thing that keeps faculty at this school is [Association of American University Professors] tenure,” said Educational Policy Studies professor Sara Goldrick-Rab. “We offer

very bad salaries comparatively to our peers.”

In 2 0 1 4- ’ 1 5 , UW-Madison ranked lowest among 11 “peer schools” in terms of average salaries paid to full professors, falling 11 percent behind the median salary of those schools, according to an AAUP report.

Goldrick-Rab said she believes lack of tenure will cause professors to leave Madison.

“There will be a slow but steady stream over the next year or two or three of people leaving, but absolutely people will leave,” Goldrick-Rab said. “The vast majority of my department intends to leave.”

Madison Laning, Associated Students of Madison chair, also expressed concern over the tenure decision.

“It will be interesting to see the outcomes of losing those faculty and when we

are going fill those positions. Right now, as students, it is hard to grasp what this is going to mean until we kind of start seeing it disappear down the line,” Lansing said.

Chancellor Rebecca Blank sent a letter to Walker July 9, asking him to veto the provision in the budget that would eliminate tenure, warning of its impact on university retention and recruitment.

“The chancellor worked to have the language changed and vetoed. In the end, it was adopted in the budget.

In response, she plans to work with the University Committee and the faculty to craft strong administrative policy on faculty layoffs,” University spokesperson John Lucas said in a statement. “We expect to be as strong as the policy language among our peers and the AAUP.”

Gov. Walker announces 2016 bid

By Andrew Bahl and Negassi Tesfamichael the daily cardinal

It’s official: Gov. Scott Walker is running for president.

Walker announced his candidacy for president the morning of July 13 before holding his first event that evening at the Waukesha County Expo Center, saying he would seek the 2016 Republican nomination just one day after he signed the 2015-’17 state budget.

“America needs new, fresh leadership and big, bold ideas from outside Washington,” Walker said in his announcement video released July 13. “I’m running for president to fight and win for the American people.”

At his campaign announcement later that evening in Waukesha, Walker touted his conservative history as governor, including his win in the 2012 recall election.

“Our big, bold reforms in Wisconsin took the power from the big government special interests and put it firmly into the hands of the hard-working taxpayers,” Walker said of the unions’ efforts to recall him.

He drew cheers from the

crowd when he mentioned striking tenure and seniority from state law in the past state budget, which was finalized over the course of the past week.

Walker also criticized Washington lawmakers, calling Washington, D.C. “68 square miles surrounded by reality.”

He mentioned various policies he seeks to implement if elected, including building the Keystone XL pipeline, expanding school choice and not “leading from behind,” in foreign policy.

“Americans fight to win,” Walker said. “The world needs to know that there is no better friend and no worse enemy than the United States.”

Walker drew much of his influence from former president Ronald Reagan. First Lady of Wisconsin Tonette Walker said “he never forgets our anniversary, especially because it’s the same day as Ronald Reagan’s birthday.”

He joins a crowded field of Republican nominees including former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey

Graham, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, physician and philanthropist Dr. Ben Carson and business tycoon Donald Trump.

Speculation that Walker would seek the nomination began swirling after U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., announced in January he would not run for president, electing instead to focus on his work in Congress and as chair of the powerful Committee on Ways and Means.

Just weeks later Walker created a super PAC, Our American Revival, further fueling speculation of an Oval Office run. The group’s formation came on the heels of the governor’s appearance at the Iowa Freedom Summit and a stop at a California fundraiser hosted by Koch Industries executives and conservative backers Charles and David Koch.

Walker has since made major actions in Iowa, a key state in the Republican primaries. He has made several stops in the Hawkeye State in recent months and his campaign was the first to open an office there.

He has parlayed this campaign-

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After plenty of speculation, Gov. Scott Walker confirmed he was running for president amid a crowded Republican field. ing into an eight-point lead in the GOP Iowa caucuses, according to a July 1 Quinnipiac University poll.

The governor has also caught the eye of Republican leaders and donors, including David Koch, who said at an April fundraising event that Walker is “terrific” and praised his economic reforms in Wisconsin.

Despite this success, Walker faces an uphill battle

nationwide. In a Reuters poll released Sunday, 5.8 percent of Republicans supported Walker, 11 points behind frontrunner Jeb Bush.

Following his announcement, Walker will embark on a week-long tour of several crucial early primary states, with stops scheduled for Nevada, South Carolina, New Hampshire and Iowa.

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Signature areas capture UW charm

By Bailey NachreinerMackesey the daily cardinal

The UW-Madison campus, spanning more than 930 acres of land and several zip codes, is home to many places that act as epicenters of campus life while drawing students together with the local community. Between the two student unions, more than 40 libraries and countless other popular spots, student life centers around the signature places that make up campus.

The unions

In his 1904 inaugural address, UW President Charles Van Hise called for the construction of a building to support “the communal life of instructors and students in work, in play, and in social relations.” More than 100 years later, the campus community continues to reap the benefits from this demand.

“Whether you want to do homework more socially with friends or really get down to studying, there is always a perfect place to do both.”

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The Memorial Union, often recognized for its iconic architecture and colorful Terrace chairs, along with Union South, the recently revamped building near Camp Randall, host a variety of academic and social events from movie nights to distinguished lecturers.

“The Memorial Union is a UW-Madison staple, whether you’re going to meet with friends to study or grabbing a scoop of Babcock ice cream

and watching the sunset,” said sophomore Maddie Vogel.

“Union South is a great place to meet and study as well.

Like the Memorial Union, it’s usually not too quiet, but that makes it great for group work.

And don’t worry, you can get Babcock ice cream at Union South as well.”

The libraries

Between the ever-populated College Library, open 24 hours during the academic year, to the department-specific libraries like the Journalism Reading Room in Vilas Hall, UW-Madison libraries serve more than 4 million visitors each year, according to the libraries’ website.

Junior Brandon Buss said the best part about having so many libraries is the diversity of experience.

“Whether you want to do homework more socially with friends or really get down to studying, there is a always a perfect place to do both,” Buss said. “I like trying out the lesser known places. You quickly find your favorites.”

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When the weather shifts from freezing to anything above freezing, UW-Madison students will flock to the terrace and Lake Mendota to catch some rays and grab a scoop of ice cream.

The outdoors

Situated between two lakes, UW-Madison has no shortage of outdoor destinations that are popular among students. Down Lakeshore Path, Picnic Point, a mile-long peninsula along the shores of Lake Mendota, is a highly trafficked, year-round outdoor recreational area for students and community members to run, bike, hike and boat.

It has also has been a site for significant ecological research throughout history, according to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve.

If they aren’t studying at the library or a Union, students have also made Bascom Hill, located at the core of campus between State Street and Bascom Hall, a go-to spot for reading and socializing.

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Union South is one of the two Unions on campus, with ample room for studying, socializing or grabbing a bite at one of the many food vendors located inside.

Madison Police Department looks to increase diversity in its workplace Amid strained relationships between residents and police departments across the country, the Madison Police Department has stepped up its recent efforts to have a more trustworthy workforce.

“There are gaps of mistrust,” MPD Chief Mike Koval said at a July 14 meeting with the city’s Affirmative Action Commission.

“There are folks who don’t look

at [being a police officer] as a noble calling.”

African Americans, Native Americans, Asians and Hispanics currently make up 10.22, 1.74, 2.61 and 5 percent of the department, respectively. The same groups make up 7, 0.33, 7.3 and 6.8 percent of Madison’s general population, according to census data.

City resident Steven Rush

challenged the statistics, saying, “these numbers are great, but how many of these people have leadership positions within the force?”

A special committee is currently studying the inequity issue on Madison’s police force and its potential for improvement.

Despite the disparities in the police force’s racial diversity, Koval noted some bright spots,

including the amount of women in the force and those of alternate sexual orientations.

“Women make up 12 percent of the nation’s police force, but in Madison we are at over 30 percent, “ Koval said. “Also, the efforts that the commission has taken to unapologetically recruit people of all sexual orientations has played a large role in that success.”

To create trust between residents and the police force, Koval emphasized the volatility surrounding body cameras.

“How authentic can a relationship be when everything is recorded?” Koval noted.

The committee will report its findings and options for improvement to Common Council in August.

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Mayor Paul Soglin, Madison public weigh in on the priorities and goals of 2016 city budget Mayor Paul Soglin wrapped up public conversations on the 2016 city budget July 14, paving the way for the introduction of his executive budget to the Common Council at the beginning of September.

Due to declining state and federal support for many capitol projects, Soglin noted to the Board of Estimates July 13 the city could

face a budget gap of $7.9 million.

He stated the city would have to prioritize certain projects and city services in order to prevent layoffs of non-public safety employees.

Though no layoffs occurred in the last four budgets, Soglin told the Board of Estimates “it’s going to take something exceptional to allow us go forward without lay-

offs,” in the next budget.

The city budget itself is split into two parts. The capital budget focuses primarily on new building projects and is financed through borrowing, whereas the operating budget covers day-to-day spending on city services and agencies and is funded through taxes and fees.

Many residents called for

a reduction in public safety spending and an increased focus on public health, youth and neighborhood services.

“Investing in neighborhoods, child care and other services is public safety,” said Oma Vic, a teacher at Bridges Family Child Care.

In 2015, public safety spend-

ing—including police, fire and public health—rose 3.47 percent to $119 million. About $66 million of the total went to police, a 3.12 percent increase.

Soglin will introduce an executive budget to the Council Sept. 1. The Council is scheduled to adopt a budget Nov. 11.

—Negassi Tesfamichael

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Getting to know your local leaders Rebecca Blank

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank began her work with the university in July 2013, after spending four years at the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Barack Obama.

Blank holds the highest elected position as chancellor, and is in charge of overseeing the vice chancellors and deans of schools and colleges within UW-Madison.

The chancellor’s attributed her background in economics pushed her to set two main goals for the university: to provide the next generation with

Madison Laning

U W-Mad i s o n junior Madison Laning is the 2015’16 chair of the Association Students of Madison, the university’s student governing body.

ASM is made up of a collection of committees, such as the University Affairs Committee and Diversity Committee, with an overall goal of enriching student life on campus.

Laning was elected as ASM

Paul Soglin

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin recently won re-election in April, defeating then-Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8. The 70-year old mayor has deep roots with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1966 and a law degree in 1972 while participating in a number of student protests.

Zach Wood

Ald. Zach Wood, District 8, represents most of campus, including both the Lakeshore and Southeast neighborhoods, in Madison’s Common Council. Wood, a 2015 graduate of UW-Madison and a Madison native, ran unopposed for the position in January.

District 8 is predominantly made up of students, and Wood sought to increase student

Chris Taylor

Much of the campus area has chosen state Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, to represent it in the state Assembly since her first special election in 2011.

Taylor graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1995 before serving as the public policy director of Planned Parenthood Wisconsin.

Taylor has most recently served on the state’s budget-

Fred Risser

In the Legislature’s upper house, state Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, has represented Madison’s isthmus since 1962, making him the longest serving state legislator in the country.

He is a member of three Senate committees, including

skills to thrive in a changing economy and maintain UW-Madison’s status as a top research institution.

Blank and other members of administration held forums throughout the 2014-’15 academic school year to update the UW-Madison community on Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed state budget.

Chancellor Blank asked legislators to protect tenure at UW-Madison and lowered the originally-proposed $300 million cut to the UW System, the 13 universities and 13 colleges in Wisconsin.

—Ellie Herman chair in May, and is tasked with overseeing all grassroot committees and student representatives at weekly meetings.

Recently, Laning pushed for student’s rights when Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed state budget suggested ASM become an advisory committee to the chancellor. Laning and other ASM members encouraged students to communicate with legislators to prevent this change.

—Ellie Herman

Lori Berquam

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Susan Riseling

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ASM Chair Madison Laning

Soglin emphasized bringing new businesses and jobs to Madison as well as addressing homelessness. A big test will come this fall when city officials must reach an agreement on the downtown Judge Doyle Square project estimated to cost between $186 and $203 million.

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Madison Mayor Paul Soglin involvement in the city during his campaign.

He emphasized public safety and affordable housing as his top priorities during his campaign. Wood currently serves on the Landlord and Tenant Issues Committee, which will soon discuss policies to bolster consumer and renter protections.

—Negassi Tesfamichael

As Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students at UW-Madison, Lori Berquam oversees the offices that connect students with the university community through support services and managing academic and nonacademic misconduct policies.

Berquam officially gained nick monfeli/the daily cardinal her title as Dean in February Vice Provost for Student 2007, after 15 years working Life and Dean of Students at universities across the Lori Berquam country and more than a year as UW-Madison’s Interim Dean of Students. connected with students by Berquam has kept herself joining in peaceful demonbusy over the past year hold- strations, being an avid suping forums to gain student porter of Badger sports and input on issues of diversity, taking countless selfies along sexual assault policies and the way. tuition increases. She also —Bri Maas

Since 1991, Susan Riseling has served as Chief of Police at the UW-Madison Police Department, where her job is to help keep those on campus safe.

She is considered an expert in date and acquaintance rape, active shooter prevention and crowd management, according to the UWPD website.

Last fall, UWPD launched two new programs to improve campus safety. One aimed to reduce dangerous drinking levels among freshmen by increasing officer patrols, resulting in twice as many underage drinking warnings and citations as the previous fall.

The other, the Tell Us campaign, promoted reporting sexual assault to the police.

Riseling said in a statement the

increase in reported assaults is a step in the right direction, but that solutions to the sexual assault problems on campus will continue to be a focus throughout 2015.

—Bri Maas

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writing committee and been a strong opponent of antiabortion legislation passed by the state Legislature’s Republican majority.

Students who live on the west end of campus have been represented in the body by state Rep. Terese Berceau, D-Madison, since 1998.

—Andrew Hahn

Dane County Board Supervisor Leland Pan represents the campus area in the policy-making body of county government. The UW-Madison graduate student has stressed improving the criminal justice system. He currently serves on the Sheriff ’s Body Worn Camera Advisory Committee, which will report results of a study into the possibility of police body cameras in Dane County in the fall.

—Negassi Tesfamichael

Mark Pocan

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State Rep. Chris Taylor the Committee on Education, and is also a part of the Joint Legislative Council.

Risser attended UW-Madison among other colleges and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. —Andrew Hahn courtney kessler/the daily cardinal

State Sen. Fred Risser

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., followed a long career in the state Legislature with a congressional seat, replacing longtime congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., upon her ascension to the U.S. Senate.

Pocan was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012 after serving in the state Assembly since 1998. He graduated from UW-Madison in 1986.

Pocan and his husband operate a small print shop in Madison. He is the co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and serves on the House of Representatives’ Budget Committee and the

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Dane County Board Supervisor Leland Pan Committee on Education and the Workforce.

—Andrew Hahn

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You’ve reached UW, now what?

By Krista Brown the daily Cardinal

As the tide of summer turns, incoming freshmen prepare to leave behind the world of high school for the very different realm of college. Your life suddenly becomes yours after 18 years of answering to parents and raising your hand to use the bathroom.

You are finally getting your first, true taste of independence (and dining hall food), but along with that comes the inevitable recklessness that is freshman year at UW Madison.

It’s a beautiful time of the year, you’re in a new city, your parents are halfway home, and you’re all moved in…so, now what?

Make Friends

Despite having graduated high school, making friends freshman year is as simple as it was in kindergarten. All it takes is a friend-

ly hello, an introduction, and a follow-up question.

Do not be afraid to put yourself out there—everyone wants to meet new people their first week of school. Leave your dorm door open, smile, interact with people you did not see yourself being friends with in high school and don’t be afraid to go it alone.

Embrace Welcome Week

Colloquially dubbed “syllabus week,” the first week freshmen arrive is a glorious time to explore. Your thoughts and time will not yet be consumed by homework, studying and class.

After attending the planned Welcome Week event for the day, swim in Lake Mendota, eat on State Street, rent a kayak through Outdoor UW, walk to Picnic Point, and simply relish in your stress-free week to prepare for what is to come.

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Not all studying has to be done in the library or dorm room, as Bascom Hill remains a great place to sit down and read a book.

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It doesn’t get much better than hanging out on the Memorial Terrace with some friends, at least when it’s warm out.

Be Social

If you’re into it, addresses for parties during syllabus week spread among the dorms faster than mono will. Wherever your party-seeking soul leads you during Welcome Week, it’s important that you show respect.

Respect your body (eat if you’re planning on drinking), respect other guests (seriously), respect the playlist (remember you can’t play music this loud in your dorm), and respect the host that you most likely don’t know (somebody is sacrificing their house so you can get drunk and grind).

Besides the unofficial social scene, there are many opportunities that some freshmen overlook in favor of the long-awaited college parties. Be sure to attend the student org fair and write down your email a few times. Find ways to volunteer, join intramural sports, or look into Greek life—shared interests are some of the best ways to meet new people.

Study

Show up to class the first day and go from there (seriously, don’t

skip class). Show up and try to be present—don’t be that girl looking up sorority paddle designs on Pinterest during lecture.

Show up to office hours, even though it scares you. And whether you’re a morning person or not, 7:45 a.m. power lectures are hard (so show up with coffee in hand).

Your freshman year will be filled with learning. You will not only learn from your professors during those power lectures where you’ll battle both sleep and hunger, but from your new friends that “play mom” in the bathroom on a Friday night.

Get comfortable with the city bus (especially the 80), ask for help and use campus resources (University Health Services will be your new frenemy), and find the perfect balance between treating yourself and pushing yourself at UW. But mostly, do not be afraid to wear your lanyard, SOAR backpack, and walk in large groups even when people shout “freshmen” at you—they are merely jealous you still have a whole four years left at Madison.

What’s on the menu: Madison brunch edition

By Kerry Huth the daily cardinal

Happy summer, Badgers! I hope July finds you relaxed, tan and ready for some brunch action.

As our new Badgers prepare for their move to the best place on earth and seasoned Badgers count down the days to their return, perhaps this question has popped up: Where am I going to brunch in Madison? At which establishment will I find perfectly cooked bacon, endless cups of coffee and skillets packed to the brim?

Have no worries, and look no further; Brunch’d Together has your back. Here are three triedand-true options that are guaranteed to please.

Mickies Dairy Bar

I’m going to be honest; you can’t really call yourself a Badger if you haven’t dined at Mickies Dairy Bar. Located on Monroe Street, right across from Camp Randall Stadium, Mickies is an old-fashioned diner that’s been around since the 1940s.

The line for Mickies is often out the door, so I suggest getting there on the early side of brunch if you’re not up for waiting. That being said, the food is entirely worth the wait in line.

The scramblers can be filled with any of your heart’s desires and they are the size of your face. The pancakes are a classic; I always suggest the chocolate chip pancakes, but that’s just me

and my absolute obsession for anything chocolate.

Top off your brunch with a famous Mickies shake because they’re delicious and no one is judging you for eating ice cream before noon. Trust me.

Short Stack Eatery

Short Stack Eatery is a new spot in the Madison area, but it has become an instant classic. Located right on State Street, Short Stack is open Thursday to Sunday, for the entire day and night. Craving pancakes at 2 a.m. on a Saturday? Short Stack is open, just for you.

The pancakes are phenomenal, as they should be at any pancake specialty establishment. If you’re in the mood for something a little unconventional, give the sweet potato oatmeal pancakes a shot. I promise you will not be disappointed.

But along with killer pancakes, Short Stack also has a breakfast sandwich that’s worthy of its own spotlight. With convenient hours and plenty of options, Short Stack is the perfect stop for brunch food, whether that’s at 12 p.m. or 3 a.m.

think I will ever quite get over it.

Besides convention-defying doughnuts, BSBC offers a huge range of brunch picks. From a classic plate of eggs and bacon, to something a little crazy like the chicken and waffle, no one is going to leave BSBC hungry.

BSBC is located on Bassett Street, within the first floor of the Hampton Inn and Suites. If you

go, try the bacon doughnut. Your taste buds will thank you for it.

Madison has no shortage of stellar brunch spots, and this is only the very tip of the iceberg.

Give these tried-and-true places a go, and from there, explore! Need more brunching inspiration? Stay tuned; Brunch’d Together will be back for seconds very soon.

Bassett Street Brunch Club

Personally, Bassett Street Brunch Club (BSBC) can be remembered by one thing and one thing only: their glazed doughnut with bacon crumbles on top. Eating this aforementioned doughnut was a lifechanging experience, and I don’t

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Short Stack Eatery is the new kid in town for brunch, but the phenomenal pancakes have already made it extremely popular.

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Sit first row at a basketball Vote in an election game Join a student organization Take a picture with Bucky Visit Monroe Street Attend a CYC class Have a “bubbler” vs. “water Go to a night game at Camp fountain” debate Randall Stadium Eat at every dining hall Sled down Bascom Hill on a Go to office hours Gordon Commons tray Take a class outside of your Go on the roof of Ag Hall comfort zone Watch the sunrise on the Sing “Varsity” Terrace Eat cheese curds from Der m Go out to Picnic Point m Rathskeller Climb the rock wall at Complete an internship Union South (and don’t fall) Eat Ian’s Pizza at 2 a.m.

Pull an all-nighter at College Take a fitness class at the Library SERF Go to the Farmers’ Market at Work out at the Natatorium Capitol Square Take a philosophy class Go to Freakfest Take a class for fun Study on Bascom Hill when Rub Abe Lincoln’s toe for the weather is nice (or just good luck lay out and pretend to study) See the UW MadHatters Go to the Chazen perform Go ice skating at the Shell Study in a cage at Memorial Watch a Varsity Band Concert Library Go up in the Carillon Tower Go to the Mifflin Street Rent a boat and go out on Block Party Lake Mendota Go to Revelry Music & Arts Go to a hockey game Festival Go to a volleyball game at Listen to a local Madison the Field House band Go to a softball game Check out the Art Lofts (111 Walk on Lake Mendota when North Frances St.) it’s frozen Get to know a professor Drink a beer on the Terrace (they’re always willing to Eat Babcock ice cream help you and you can get Try all the flavors of letters from them in the Babcock ice cream future!)

Tour the Capitol Participate in the Crazylegs Stay up all night studying Classic run Stay up all night partying Have a brat at State Street Get lost on the bus Brats Be mistaken for a freshman Take a random elective Go to a concert at the Live in the dorms Majestic Form a study group Go to a concert on the Attend the homecoming Square parade Spend a summer in Madison Study at College Library at a Get lost in Humanities/Vilas table overlooking the lake Finally decide on a major Visit all the different coffee Celebrate your birthday at shops to find your favorite the Nitty Gritty study spot Study at the Historical Shop on State Street Society Stargaze at the Observatory Visit Monona Terrace Visit your friends’ hometowns Walk around Willy Street in different states over the Try every restaurant on summer to try new places State Street Study abroad, there are so Start a chant at a sportmany different programs! ing event Bring a paper to the writing Share a Fishbowl at Wando’s center for a different set of Make a friend in your class eyes (great resource!) (great for studying!)

Attend an away football Join an intramural sport game (like the Rose Bowl!)

Jump in Lake Mendota at Eat lunch on the terrace midnight (better yet, skinny behind Liz Waters m dip) Stock up on your faves at Check out the view from the It’Sugar top floor of Van Hise Go to every sandwich spot Take a class in Science Hall (there’s quite a few!) and Play frisbee on Bascom Hill pick your favorite Read the Go Big Read book Get lots of free stuff (espGo to a concert at The Sett cially PIZZA) during Welcome Go to Vilas Zoo Week!

Crash a wedding at Memorial Beat the freshman 15 Union Don’t be afraid to try someThank a professor thing new Study at all 42 UW-Madison Go on a fun spring break libraries trip with your besties “Jump Around” Don’t oversleep for graduation

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Sasquatch!

Maybe “music festival” isn’t the best phrase to describe Sasquatch! and its unreal rock/ hip-hop/indie/EDM lineup.

Let’s go with “auricular haven,” because the 25-hour drive, with stops at several cities, roadside fruit stands, antique malls and state parks along the way, felt like a pilgrimage to a holy land.

Camping inside the grounds for six days felt like Coachella boot camp, in that everyone looked like they showered at least once every three days and put a few thoughts into what they were wearing, but with a lot more cows and Canadians and a lot less pretentiousness (I think the last two are related). It was like living in a cult formed on the basis of loving music, the Pacific Northwest and Straw-Ber-Ritas.

Speaking of cults: Lana del Rey. The demure singer/seductress drew one of the largest

and most aggressively obsessive crowds of the weekend. She sprinkled a few unexpected melodies into her set and flower crownbedecked fans sang along to them just as loudly as they did when del Rey crooned popular singles like “Summertime Sadness” and “West Coast.”

The punk-rock queens of Sleater-Kinney deserved just as much hype as del Rey, if not more. Sleater-Kinney didn’t care about their smaller audience, they played as if they were in front of a sold-out stadium crowd. Bassist/ singer/”Portlandia” creator and star Carrie Brownstein was a firecracker of high kicks and red lipstick as they cut through songs like “No Cities to Love,” “New Wave” and “Price Tag.” All hail.

Chromeo, an electro-funk duo whose set was basically a massive dance party that stretched to the top of the Gorge’s hill, had

Bonnaroo an energy rivaled by few, save for Gogol Bordello, a maniacal, leather-clad gypsy punk group from New York; Father John Misty, the “Only Son of the Ladies’ Man” whose lust-worthy set and beard had many troubled hearts beating; and St. Vincent, a commanding, otherworldly goddess of art/indie pop rock. Other Squatch highlights included the Districts, a humble alt/indie rock band from Pennsylvania on the cusp of their big break; and Tame Impala’s ethereal psychedelic rock set just before sunset on the festival’s last day.

The only major disappointment? Surprisingly, Kendrick Lamar. After hearing “m.A.A.d. city” four times in a row and only one song (“Alright”) from the stellar To Pimp a Butterfly, many-afestivalgoer walked back to their tent longing for more.

—Haley Henschel

Summerfest Though I was unable to make it to any of the Marcus Amphitheater shows at this year’s Summerfest, the side stages had a lot to offer.

What impressed and surprised me the most this year was what local artists added to the big fest. WebsterX opened

for Lupe Fiasco, and the group held the attention of the eager crowd with their animated performance. Also notable were the Living Statues, a rock band that often plays in Madison.

Other highlights included New Politics, Brett Eldredge, Weird Al and WALK THE MOON.

And as far as Paris Hilton is concerned, while not much talent was displayed, it was a dance party that seemed to bring enjoyment for those involved.

Summerfest had a lineup with a little something for everyone this year, if you knew what to look for.

—Allison Garcia

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In June, over 80,000 music fans made the pilgrimage to Manchester, Tenn., for the 14th Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival. Affectionately known as The Farm by its patrons, Bonnaroo’s festival grounds are massive, and the sheer amount of music packed into four days is incredible. I probably spent about fifteen hours each day attending shows, and still felt like I’d barely scratched the surface of what The Farm had to offer.

The best thing about an enormous festival like Bonnaroo, with no particular musical niche, is that there truly was something for everybody.

The lineup was like a cross-section of every conceivable style of music, each style represented with amazing talent.

Against Me! brought the energy of punk music to The Farm, and put on one of my favorite shows of the weekend.

And whether you want to call them punk or not, Twenty One Pilots put on an incredible show Sunday, the hottest day of the festival. On the slower side of the rock spectrum, Belle & Sebastian blew me away, along with a beautiful set by Florence + the Machine.

This was also a great year for hip-hop and electronic music. Flume was my favorite DJ set by far, but deadmau5 delivered a main-stage spectacle of a show that was a sight to behold, while Gramatik and ODESZA were not far behind.

Ambient electro-post-rockband Tycho also delivered one of my favorite performances.

As far as hip-hop, Kendrick Lamar’s main stage headline set was incredible, and Atmosphere was great, as always. Chance The Rapper, who led the Superjam alongside Pretty Lights, did not have a set of his own, but spent the weekend making appearances onstage during other artists’ shows.

Bonnaroo has spent fourteen years under its slogan, “radiate positivity.” Both the festival and its attendees seemed to live up to those words. The ubiquitous atmosphere of positivity is what made the weekend unique. Culminating with a Sunday night headline set by Billy Joel and a “Piano Man” sing-along with over 80,000 people, Bonnaroo was alive with a strong sense of community rooted in everyone’s love for music, and I can’t wait to go back.

—Bobby Vanderwist

Spring Awakening Spring Awakening Music Festival, held at Soldier Field in Chicago, provided the perfect backdrop for my first step into the electric dance music circuit.

A cloudy, foggy Chicago day accompanied the first day of SAMF. While the rain held off until near the end of the night, the fog allowed for the shows with massive light performances to dance across the low clouds. Progressive house pioneer Eric Prydz rocked the Equinox Stage near sunset, drawing a massive crowd for the final set of the night on that stage. Borgore thumped his way through a decent set on the Main Stage, while headliner Zedd’s lightshow and impressive live mix catapulted his set to the top tier of the weekend.

Once you got through the claustrophobic mass at the entry gates, it was clear that Saturday would be much busier than Friday. Instead of camping inside the floor of the Main Stage to wait for Saturday’s main headliner, Hardwell, or at the Equinox Stage for Diplo, I wandered around the grounds to get a better feel of the festival. I did end up seeing Diplo and most of Hardwell, two amazing, but very different sets. Sidenote: I heard at least six different sets cover Dillon Francis’ “Get

Low,” and he wasn’t even performing that weekend.

The main focus of my Sunday experience was the sternum vibrating set of Excision.

His biography on the SAMF app described an experience where “Bass will rain down from above,” so it seemed obvious that I should go. Excision didn’t disappoint, with a massive crowd constantly moving during the 45-minute set of heavy bass. I stopped by The Hangar’s Beatport Stage, and caught the end of MK and beginning of Jamie Jones’ sets. Unfortunately, neither could keep up my adrenaline after Excision.

The weekend was an interesting look into the culture of EDM. According to Michele D’Amaro, React Presents’ Public Relations Coordinator, approximately 120,000 attendees came through the festival over the three days. Watching this massive number of festivalgoers in various attire mingle and trade kandi with a secret handshake-hug combination was heartwarming.

Most people interacting don’t know each other, and they’re immersing in the culture of the festival. Its a uniquely shared experience, one that lingers with you long after you’ve left Soldier Field.

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There’s nothing like experiencing a music festival through a first-timer’s eyes. The sights and sounds, the myriad personalities of fellow festivalgoers and learning the tricks of the site’s security and management become an overwhelming sensory overload from time to time. This inundation of experiences, packed into a three-day experience, is unlike anything that bands and performers can offer their fans. This experience is what drives millions of people to attend festivals across the country each year.

It’s hard to compare one festival to another. For one, attempting to compare the monstrosity that is Lollapalooza in Chicago to a one-day festival like 4Knots Music Festival in Manhattan is near impossible because of who attends, which bands that perform and the amount of money pumped into the experience. Also, with locations scattered across America, and the world, each setting brings its own charm and hindrances to putting on a near flawless weekend.

Attendees’ experiences can vary across the spectrum regardless of any technical or operational mishaps that may occur. The shared experience at many camping festivals, such as Bonnaroo or Electric Forest, create the necessity to bond and connect with fellow attendees. Camping festivals usually have a higher cost of entry, because of the requirement of on-site camping, but stories from camping festivals are usually littered with anecdotes about the development of a community with your neighbors. This community creation only enhances the attendees’ experience.

It’s possible to find these communities at festivals held in cities, but amenities like off-site lodging, transportation to and from the festival and the ability to go out into the city after a day of performances allows for attendees to choose how much they’ll buy into the festival experience. These festivals, like Lollapalooza and Governor’s Ball, allow for an easier experience, if you can afford it.

The barrier of entry to any festival is the cost itself. Three-day passes to city festivals can range from $200 during the early sale season to upwards of $450 for larger, more prominent festivals like Lolla or Ultra Music Festival.

This doesn’t account for lodging, transportation, food and water for three days and any money you’d want to spend at the festival. For a weekend trip, it’s a steep cost, and festivals attempt to help consumers by offering one-day passes.

The ever-increasing cost of attending festivals seems matched with the amount of corporate sponsorship that goes into the events. Want to buy a beer between sets? That can cost you up to $10-13 dollars depending on the festival and sponsor. While many festivals have a few water stations throughout the grounds, bottled water can cost up to $6 dollars. Even as more businesses get into sponsoring various festivals, their products sold are astronomically higher than you’d think if you’re a festival newbie.

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A shot of the crowd at Madison’s very own Revelry Music and Arts Festival this past spring.

The creation of a community, and its sustainability, have the ability to make or break a festivalgoer’s experience. While uncommon, assaults and overdoses do occur

at festivals of varying location and genre. This isn’t a reflection on the work that the festival does to protect the attendees, but on those who attend. I never had a bad

experience at any festival I went to, but for most of them, I attended with people who had been there before and understood how the community already worked.

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So, there’s the rub. Festivals are no longer the utopian, Woodstock-like experiences upon which parents fondly remember. However, it’s not like walking into Lollapalooza will be the same as going to the Altamont Free Concert in 1969. Preparation is key, and, once you feel ready to undertake the quest, you’ll walk into one of the most welcoming, hypnotic experience in life.

Festivals are far from perfect, but they foster community in an age of digital communication and downloads that has separated the performer from the consumer.

Problems exist throughout festival security and crowd control, but the instances of violence are rare enough to hope that promoters are learning from and listening to fans. Festivalgoers are a different breed, and each festival attracts their own stereotypes. But if you can look past the corporatism, the celebrity and the price, you’ll find a microcosm of creativity, community and hospitality.

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fter all the AP exams taken, cover letters written and applications filled out, you’ve finally made it here to the University of Wisconsin. Welcome!

Of course, your hard work doesn’t stop now that you’re in college. It’s just beginning, but the tools that got you here will put you in a great position to succeed at this level. Trust yourself.

We remember what it was like to be incoming freshmen. The last month before you move in is full of jitters and excitement amid a flurry of other mixed emotions. But we’ve all been there, and we all got through it.

With that in mind, we wanted to introduce you to our own slice of campus life and make UW seem a little more intimate. Named after the official color of the university, The Daily Cardinal is a student newspaper that aims to inform and engage readers on campus, city and statewide events.

After almost 124 years of serving the UW campus, the Cardinal is still working to be the best possible resource for you—the student.

Our newspaper can be found on stands throughout the week, in places like your dorm, unions or academic buildings. Inside, you’ll find news stories, sports coverage, opinion writing, arts highlights, satire and more, all written and published by our student staff.

Though you may not know where UW will take you, explore your options.

From “Jump Around” to the Grateful Red; the Farmer’s Market to Bascom Hill snowball fights; sitting at the terrace to skating on Lake Mendota and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.

Take this issue as an opportunity to familiarize yourself with everything the UW campus has to offer. Read about the popular spots on campus and check out our Bucky List to see what we think are the quintessential Madison tasks you must complete before graduating.

College is full of opportunities. Though you may not yet know exactly where UW will take you, explore your options. There are many paths to choose, but whatever your path may be, make it your own.

Whether you end up joining our staff or just become a dedicated reader, we want you to know that wherever you are on campus, the Cardinal is right there with you. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter (@dailycardinal) and check out our Instagram.

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hink back to the last time somebody said or did something that got under your skin. Whether they did it intentionally or unintentionally, it happened, and it got your blood boiling. Now, I want you to imagine that, no matter how scathing or hurtful whatever that person said or did to you, it’s no longer okay for you to be upset by it.

You can have a straw to suck it up. This is the reality people who don’t goose-step to the beat of the conservative drum must face, and it needs to change.

Political correctness originated as a movement to understand cultures that white America had traditionally overlooked and, at best, acted callously toward. The idea was to replace the unintentionally offensive brand of thought behind things such as figures of speech and stereotypes with that of understanding. It is a logical extension of shunning hate speech, racism, sexism and other prejudice, but instead has backfired.

Conservatives have created an imaginary conflict with groups seeking equality and respect, as exposing their culture of appropriation and microaggression does not sit well with them. Unwilling to listen to the most basic of instruction on topics such as cultural sensitivity or privilege, conservatives have cried foul when called on their de facto bigotry. Instead, the right has lambasted and berated this generation with accusations of being entitled crybabies when their feet are held to the flame for jokes, clothing choices or causes they support that are

found to be problematic.

America is not wasting away or weak because the long-silenced voices of these oppressed groups ask public figures to adjust their speech patterns, not wear certain clothes or hairstyles and think of better things to say or talk about than the racist drivel they’ve been exposed to all their lives. In fact, the real ‘spoiled brats’ are the staunch opponents to change that cry foul when their way of life that revolves around the crooked and unjust state of race, gender and religion is threatened. Do comedians have nothing better to joke about? Do closet racists have nothing better to say in the comments section of online news articles? Do sports teams have nothing better to call themselves beyond what they always have?

Is it really such an outlandish or extreme claim to challenge the current state of American culture built on the backs of groups traditionally kept silent? I think not.

The main complaint from these ‘all-American mavericks’ who ‘won’t be cowed by some college kids’ is that there is no end in sight, no line that can be drawn as to what offends people, that everything can be construed as offensive and that there is some kind of war being waged on being white, Christian, heterosexual, et cetera. The point is, if your behavior offends someone, instead of throwing a tantrum about how liberals are ruining America, why not actually attempt to be a decent human being by apologizing and adjusting your actions? Every individual person is different inside any community, and just because you have ‘a friend who is X who thinks X people who act a certain way shouldn’t be offended about a certain derogatory term’ doesn’t make you a supreme master on what offends whom.

The fight for equality of any and all kinds has been going on for centuries, and is still far from over now that it is considered ‘cool’ to harass cultural and social groups such as the LGBTQ* community, those suffering from

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mentioned groups want all of America to bend backward for them, instead of the iota of respect they’ve been quietly asking for.

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His promise to call home is the latest in a long line of cons from deception master Sam Brooks.

Sly incoming freshman convinces mother he will call home daily

By Dylan Anderson the daily cardinal

With feigned conviction in his voice, 18-year-old Sam Brooks completely and utterly tricked his mother into believing he would call her each and every day of his upcoming freshman year of college.

The conversation took place on the drive home from SOAR and featured an exemplary display of wizardry from the Waukesha native as he reassured his paranoid mother that not a day of his first semester

would pass without her hearing his voice.

“Every single day,” Brooks told his mother just before winking at himself in the mirror of the backseat. “I mean it too.”

Brooks fielded a barrage of questions from his mother in the driver’s seat of the Chrysler Town and Country while his father snored loudly and napped in the front seat. The interview— encouraged largely by the parent part of the freshman orientation—included questions about binge drinking and laundry,

among other topics.

“I was surprised to hear Sam wants to call me every day,” stay-at-home tiger mom Stacy Brooks admitted to Daily Cardinal reporters later. “We aren’t even that close now. But I’m glad he wants me to be a part of his college experience.”

According to Brooks, this was far from his first con he has pulled on his parents.

“I actually know exactly what happened to the $20 bill Dad left on the coffee table last week,” he said with a smirk.

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Apple announces groundbreaking iTree

By Noah Mack the daily cardinal

Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook announced at the most recent Apple cult meeting Monday night that the company will be delivering the new iTree to consumers this winter, following the traditional sacrifice of a little green android.

“This revolutionary device is no different from the iPhone 6 but it’s made of the highest quality wood,” explained Cook, trying to imitate Apple God and parttime former CEO Steve Jobs.

“We are hoping this is what fans have been dying to see.”

The company has been trying to increase sales after the latest debacle with the iWatch and recently went on a trip to the Amazon to gather inspiration, ultimately coming up with the iTree.

“We really were trying to get a fresh outlook on things with that trip,” said product designer Jonathan Ive. “The iTree was meant to reflect the tree from which Eve picked the Apple in the stories of the Bible. We

really want users to feel more obsessed with our products and ultimately bound to them, just as Eve was bound to her sins.”

Users are promised a brand new experience from the iTree with the new operating system meant to mimic the roots of a great oak.

“We really want users to feel more obsessed with our products and ultimately bound to them, just as Adam was bound to his sins.”

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Cook explained how you would no longer be able to walk around with your Apple product but will instead need to be tethered to an outlet at all times. He assured Daily Cardinal reporters this is what consumers have been wanting: something to connect them with nature and make them feel like a majestic tree.

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34 Lennon’s mate 35 Carroll O’Connor portrayed one 38 Farrier’s tool 41 Meeting setting 44 Poker pot starter 45 Break out of jail 46 John, to Ringo?

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By Matt Tragesser The Daily Cardinal

Despite a national championship appearance for basketball and a successful 2014 football season, the 2015 Outback Bowl between the No. 18 Badgers and No. 19 Auburn Tigers proved to be the most memorable sports moment for me during my freshman year.

Coming off of an abysmal 59-0 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship, I was worried about how well Wisconsin would stack up against Auburn’s electrifying offense. Not only were the Tigers in the BCS National Championship the season before, but Auburn also retained prolific players Nick Marshall and Sammie Coates from their championship squad. Many experts projected the Badgers to lose by at least two touchdowns, undoubtedly making Auburn the heavy favorite.

To make matters worse, Wisconsin head coach Gary Andersen unexpectedly fled Madison to Corvallis, Ore. to coach Oregon State, leaving the 2014 football squad flabbergasted. With no head coach immedi-

ately available, renowned athletic director Barry Alvarez decided to coach the team. Deep down I knew this game would be fueled with emotion.

Finally, New Years Day arrived and I tuned into the bowl game from my living room in Pittsburgh, Pa. From the beginning of the game the Badgers had early momentum, as their stout defense shut down Auburn’s spread offense and then-sophomore running back Corey Clement shredded through the Tiger defense with a 43-yard jet sweep run and a seven-yard touchdown catch. This fast start from Wisconsin truly gave me a sense of hope that the Badgers could hang with Auburn.

As the game continued, the two teams continued to have an offensive shootout, until the last seconds of the third quarter. It was during this moment when running back Melvin Gordon received a handoff up the middle, juked out a few defenders and stiff armed another as he plummeted into the endzone to give Wisconsin the lead. The 53-yard run sparked new energy for Badger fans, showcased why Gordon was deserving of a

Heisman trophy and undoubtedly was one of the best plays I’ve seen all year.

With under a minute left in the game, quarterback Joel Stave stepped up immensely for Wisconsin, overcoming three interceptions earlier in the game. Facing a 4th-andfive, Stave threw a strike to tight end Sam Arneson for a first down, which allowed kicker Rafael Gaglianone to tie the game at 31 and ultimately send it into overtime.

In overtime, Gaglianone kicked another field goal for the Badgers and when Auburn had its final opportunity to tie the game, their kicker botched a mid-range field goal, allowing Wisconsin to take home the win.

The win was simply a perfect way to end the Badger season.

After losing four straight bowl games, coming off of an embarrassing 59-0 loss to Ohio State and being heavily projected as an underdog, Wisconsin proved to themselves and to their fans that they could drastically exceed expectations. Ultimately, this game continues to be my favorite Madison sports moment of 2014-’15.

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Nicole Bauman averaged 15.3 points, 3.8 assists and 4 rebounds per game, but UW finished just 9-20 overall.

Bauman lights it up from 3-point range

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin The Daily Cardinal

There are certain moments in any sport that define a player’s career: Michael Jordan’s Flu Game in the 1997 NBA Finals, Derek Jeter’s walk-off hit in his final at-bat, Rafael Nadal’s grueling five-set win over Roger Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final. Nicole Bauman’s historic three-point barrage against Ohio State was her moment.

The Badgers were fighting their way through a tough season and were headed into battle against superstar Kelsey Mitchell, the nation’s second-leading scorer.

When the teams walked on to the court, Mitchell was the star, but by the time they left, Bauman had stolen the show.

She rained down 3-pointer after 3-pointer, single-handedly keeping UW in the game.

It’s rare to watch a game and assume every shot will go in, but she just couldn’t miss.

Bauman started the game “slow,” hitting three of her six first half attempts from deep, but the second half was like nothing the Kohl Center has ever seen.

She drilled threes on three of the Badgers first four possessions of the period, and by the time the game ended it seemed she’d forgotten the paint existed. She attempted just one 2-pointer in the half, a 17-foot jumper.

There was a point in the

game where it felt like a failed possession if anyone else was shooting, be it a layup or an open three. The way Bauman was shooting, it just didn’t feel right. Everyone in the building wanted the ball to find its way to her.

The Buckeyes looked lost defensively, as Bauman just kept finding open space behind the arc. Her threes felt like layups.

The commentators were in disbelief that she was still getting open and in awe of her stroke.

When it was all said and done, Bauman had made a school record eight 3-pointers and dropped a game-high 31 points. Nobody could have stopped her that night.

There’s something to be said for putting on a show in a losing effort. The Buckeyes team that the Badgers faced was practically unbeatable, but for 40 minutes, Bauman entertained the home crowd with her heroics and brought the team within a few shots of victory. Bauman’s night against Ohio State was the brightest moment of a dim season, and it meant a lot to the team and the fans to see her play so well.

Her performance that night secured her place in Wisconsin sports lore, and those who were there that night will never forget the sound of her shots catching nothing but net.

Melvin Gordon’s performance against Nebraska solidified his spot as a Heisman candidate.

Melvin Gordon tears through record book, sets table for Big Ten title

By Jacob Hams The Daily Cardinal

Wisconsin has become known for producing good, if not great, college running backs in the last two decades. These running backs have had some spectacular individual performances, but none were better than what Melvin Gordon accomplished last season. Gordon finished last year with 2,587 yards and 29 touchdowns, but a major chunk of that yardage came in one game in November against Nebraska when he rushed for 408 yards, a single-game NCAA record.

Being in the stands for that historic moment in Badger and college football history was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The game, however, did not start well for the Badgers, as they faced a 17-3 deficit early in the second quarter, hushing a typi-

cally boisterous Camp Randall Stadium.

The crowd did not stay quiet for long, as it exploded in cheers when Gordon broke a 62-yard touchdown run to bring the Badgers within a touchdown of Nebraska. The noise level crescendoed as Wisconsin scored another two touchdowns to go up seven before halftime.

Sitting in the stands at halftime, I felt like something special was happening when the scoreboard showed Gordon tallying 238 rushing yards.

After a bit of a stalemate at the beginning of the third quarter Gordon punched the ball in from the 1-yard line to put Wisconsin up by 14. Gordon then ripped off a 68-yard run on the next possession, causing a massive explosion of cheers, as he had broken the 350-yard mark for

the game.

It was a possibility that Gordon would be pulled from the game as it got deeper in the second half, as the Badgers were up by 28.

Then with the last play of the third quarter, it happened. He broke off a 26-yard touchdown that pushed his total to 408. The crowd erupted with praise for Gordon, which melted into the amazing tradition of “Jump Around.” After it was announced that he had broken the record the crowd started to chant his name.

Even though it was cold and snowing, the crowd stayed throughout Gordon’s unprecedented performance and Wisconsin’s 59-24 domination of Nebraska. That 26-yard run to clinch the record will be something that I, and most everybody in that stadium, will never forget.

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Men’s Basketball

Badgers etch mark in Kentucky’s loss column Fans carried fervor from Madison to Indy

By Andrew Tucker The Daily Cardinal

Wisconsin is not a college basketball blue-blood. As hard as it may be for Badger fans to hear, UW just doesn’t have the 50 or more years of success that teams like Kansas and UNC have enjoyed. However, the lack of elite status is one of the many things that made Wisconsin’s victory over Kentucky last season that much better.

I had the good fortune to secure tickets to the Final Four last season, but before the game against the previously undefeated Wildcats, I figured the Badgers would lose. Kentucky was a buzzsaw that tore up every team all season with very few scares.

All the analysts were picking UK, and in my bracket I had Kentucky winning it all. What I was hoping for was Wisconsin to not get embarrassed on a national stage.

In the stadium, it was essentially a Kentucky home game, with only a three-hour drive from Lexington to Indianapolis, compared to the fivehour drive from Madison. UK is historically well known for traveling extremely well to any venue, which plays to its advantage. Big Blue Nation is known for having an arrogant fan base, and the adult UK fans sitting near our section acted just as obnoxiously as the group of semi-drunk Wisconsin students.

As the game wore on, whenever

Kentucky snagged even the smallest lead, the whole stadium erupted.

But with all of this working against Wisconsin, they were somehow sticking around. It was tied at halftime, and with five minutes left in the game they only trailed by four. With two to go the game was tied. It was no surprise for the Badgers that Frank “The Tank” Kaminsky put the team on his back, or that Sam Dekker was draining clutch shots late, but what was surprising is that this scrappy group of three star recruits outscored a roster of high school All-Americans 11-4 to finish the game.

Once it was clear the game was in hand, the student section exploded with more energy than I’ve ever felt before in an arena, and most of the students stuck around for nearly an hour afterward enjoying the moment.

Walking from the stadium back to our car, the streets were full of celebrating red shirts and fans from all the other teams congratulating us for spoiling the undefeated season of one of the most hated teams in college basketball.

Sure, it would have been nice to beat Duke two nights later, but considering most counted out Wisconsin in the first game, that win alone was enough to satisfy me as a fan. The three-hour celebration that was the game and the walk through downtown Indy is not only my favorite Badger sports memory, but my favorite sports memory overall.

Wisconsin run was a long time in the making

By Zach Rastall The Daily Cardinal

Since first stepping on the UW-Madison campus as a student in the fall of 2013, I’ve had the good fortune of experiencing numerous memorable Badger sports moments that have helped create memories that will last a lifetime.

However, from the perspective of both a fan and a beat writer for The Daily Cardinal, nothing can compare to the memories made thanks to the Wisconsin men’s basketball team’s remarkable run over these past two seasons.

For me personally, it’s almost impossible to select a singular moment to put above the rest, as the whole ride has been something I’ll be able to look back on with great fondness years and years from now. During my first year in Madison, I bought season tickets to watch the team I had grown up rooting for all throughout my childhood.

That season included highlights such as Frank Kaminsky’s school-record 43-point performance against North Dakota, but nothing could compare to the Badgers’ overtime victory over Arizona that sent them to the Final Four for the first time since 2000. The celebration on State Street that followed was unlike anything I have ever been a part of and is my favorite memory from my freshman year of college.

However, this past season took my experience a step further, as I covered the team as a beat writer for the paper. As every Wisconsin fan knows, this particu-

lar team was made up of a tight-knit, fun loving, supremely talented group of players, and having the opportunity to cover them was the thrill of my life.

In addition to covering UW’s home games during the regular season, my role as a beat writer brought me to Chicago for the Big Ten Tournament (capped off by the Badgers’ exhilarating comeback victory over Michigan State) and Omaha, Neb., for the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

After the Badgers punched their ticket to a second consecutive Final Four, I learned that I would be unable to get a press credential to cover college basketball’s final weekend. Instead, I bought a student ticket and joined a group of friends for a road trip to Indianapolis, where we witnessed Wisconsin gain a measure of revenge by taking down the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats.

Watching the Badgers during the Final Four as a fan for the first time all season was a surreal experience, but being able to witness arguably the biggest victory in program history in person and celebrate the win with the other Wisconsin fans that had made the trip was indescribable.

Just to have been a student at Madison during this unprecedented two-year stretch of Wisconsin basketball is incredible in and of itself, but to have had the chance to cover the team and then be on hand to witness the Badgers’ monumental win over Kentucky was beyond a dream come true.

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