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Race for the State

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Tuesday 2/6

Madtown refuses to slow down. Here are some upcoming events The Badger Herald recommends to keep you up to speed.

Wednesday 2/7

Tuesday 2/6

Spring Career and Internship Fair at the Kohl Center, 4-8 p.m.

Nursing Workforce Diversity Conference 3-6:30 p.m., FREE

Thursday 2/8 Winter Bike Week 2018-Tuesday Night Ride at Gates & Brovi from 6:30-9 p.m., FREE

Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate from 6-8 p.m. at vomFASSdelecTable, FREE

Friday 2/9 Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band Live at The North St. Cabaret from 8:30-11:30 p.m., FREE

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Saturday 2/10

Valentine’s Day Bazaar at FEED on 1219 N. Sherman Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., FREE

Sunday 2/11 Kuinka w/ Faux Fawn at The Frequency, doors open at 7, show at 8, tickets starting at $7 Fluid Acrylic Painting Workshop at Goodman Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., FREE

Sunday 2/11 Portugal. The Man at the Overture, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m., tickets starting at $40

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Monday 2/12 PAVE (Un)Healthy Relationships Workshop at Witte Residence Hall, 7 p.m.

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WALKER TARGETS OPIOIDS The governor recently signed two executive orders aimed at reducing opioid misuse in Wisconsin.

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UW professor hopes to provide aid to Africa with new tuberculosis test

Technological innovation promises faster, more accurate TB results which will lessen spread of disease, waiting time

by Madeline Boulanger Reporter

University of Wisconsin biomedical engineering professor David Beebe is working to bring a new type of tuberculosis test to places in Africa that experience high rates of the disease.

Traditional methods of tuberculosis testing require a sputum sample. Sputum is a mucus which is created in the lungs which can be tested for germs using a sputum culture.

Patients must sometimes cough up sputum to provide the sample, according to WebMD. The new tuberculosis test would use urine to test for the disease instead. The new test would also be cheaper and faster than traditional tuberculosis tests and would work similarly to an at-home pregnancy test, Beebe said.

Beebe said an important aspect of the test is the fact patients would receive their results sooner than they would with older methods.

“It takes at least a few hours, and sometimes several weeks, to get an answer to the test,” Beebe said. “By that time usually

the patient has progressed to the obvious point where they have TB or they don’t.”

A shorter waiting time for the results of the test will mean fewer cases of the disease as patients will seek treatment sooner.

Beebe said the sooner patients are aware of and treat their tuberculosis, the fewer people they will infect.

“You’d like to catch them early because even before they’re showing symptoms they could be infecting others,” Beebe said. “So if you catch it early and get them on treatment you can greatly reduce the spread of the disease.”

But the faster and cheaper aspects of the early tuberculosis detection test cannot come at the cost of accuracy.

UW pathobiological sciences professor Adel Talaat said new technology allows faster, cheaper and accurate testing to be possible.

“Early detection of the disease is really an important thing and I think this technology

can help do that,” Talaat said.

This technology detects the proteins of tuberculosis in urine instead of requiring a sputum sample and is beneficial as urine is more easily accessible, Beebe said.

Beebe said advances in technology will change the way testing is administered everywhere — in both developed and developing countries.

Moving testing out of clinics could help to solve health care issues in the U.S. by decreasing costs and simplifying the testing process for patients, Beebe said.

Also, the technology developed by Beebe has the potential to help diagnose diseases other than tuberculosis, he said.

“There is no question that as technology improves, tests will continue to move out of the clinics and into home use or testing at Walgreens,” Beebe said. “All of that will help contribute to reducing cost and improving patient outcomes.”

This test would also help act as a screening

method for people who believe they have a symptom of tuberculosis but have no other way of diagnosing themselves.

Talaat said different regions of Africa experience different occurrence rates of the disease and this test would change life in those communities.

“In some places in Africa there is a high prevalence of tuberculosis,” Talaat said.

“This would definitely be very good news to people.”

The test will need to be approved before being brought to Africa. Beebe plans on bringing the test to Africa for the first experiments this spring. He hopes to eventually manufacture the test directly in Africa and said development has started for a manufacturing device.

Talaat said after it is approved, the device will be beneficial to communities in Africa.

“This will have a positive effect once approved and commercialized,” Talaat said.

Gov. Scott Walker issues executive orders aimed at opioid misuse State data revealed 827 people died from opioid overdoses, 371 died from heroin overdose in Wisconsin in 2016 alone

by Gretchen Gerlach State Editor

Gov. Scott Walker signed two executive orders mid-January to continue the fight against opioid abuse in Wisconsin.

The orders are meant to implement recommendations created by the Governor’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse to create a Commission on Substance Abuse Treatment Delivery to study the “hub-and-spoke” model and to implement new practices among state agencies, according to a press release from Walker.

Walker commended Wisconsin as being a leader in addressing the opioid epidemic, referencing the 28 bipartisan bills signed into law so far to address many aspects of the statewide crisis.

“Too many Wisconsin families feel the painful effects of this crisis every day,” Walker said in the statement. “Through the guidance and recommendations of the Task Force, we’ve created reforms that will open the door to the best treatment outcomes for patients and their families.”

Madison Police Department officer Daniel Swanson sees these measures as having the potential to benefit many.

The opioid misuse and abuse in Wisconsin is at a “dangerous” level, according to the press release.

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Swanson said. “Deaths are skyrocketing and similar trends are being seen all around.”

According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, 827 people died in 2016 from opioid overdoses. The number of deaths caused by prescription opioids has increased 600 percent from 2000 to 2016, going from 81 to 568.

Heroin overdose deaths in Wisconsin have also increased, going from 28 deaths in 2000 to 371 deaths in 2016.

Executive Order 273 calls for multiple strategies to be implemented through Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services.

Walker ordered the department to convene a Governor’s Faith-Based Summit on Opioids for leaders of faith to help better confront prevention, intervention and recovery.

“We see many suffering from this epidemic go and seek help from their faith leader, but many of these faith leaders are untrained in how to help someone with, or in danger of, an illicit drug addiction,” Swanson said. “Training faith leaders in this area would do a great deal to help those abusing these drugs.”

Walker ordered the Department of Health Services to apply for a federal grant to develop an application that tracks treatment capacity for substance abuse services. He also wants the department to work with the Department of Corrections to better facilitate the care for offenders re-entering society after their

prison term ends by developing offender-only service units with contracted managed care organizations within BadgerCare.

The executive order also requires the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to updates its services standards and software program to better document and track substance abuse issues arising in child welfare

“It’s considered a crisis at this

point. Deaths are skyrocketing and simlar trends are being seen all around.”

Daniel Swanson Madison Police Department officer cases.

The order insists Wisconsin State Patrol and Capitol Police incorporate an application into their officers’ technology to ensure accurate, timely reporting and response of overdose incidents. Walker ensured the Governor’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse will continue its work in combating the epidemic.

Executive Order 274 created the Governor’s Commission on Substance Abuse Treatment Delivery and orders the Commission to recommend to the governor whether the state should pursue a hub-and-spoke opioid treatment model —which will provide treatment options and sources of contact for addicts.

These executive orders have been met with support from members of the state Legislature and Wisconsin associations, including the Wisconsin Medical Society and Wisconsin Counties Association.

Attorney and general counsel with the Wisconsin Counties Association Andy Phillips said he believes great work is being done to combat the epidemic. “[The Wisconsin Counties Association] really appreciates the work being done by the governor and his task force, and many of these policies will benefit counties a great deal,” Phillips said.

Swanson also believes the orders will have a positive effect on Wisconsin.

But, he also sees one downfall with Walker’s approach — a lack of funding.

“How will resources and education and awareness be increased if there is no increase in funding?” Swanson said. “Resources are stretched pretty thin and it can take a toll on officers.”

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Suicide, psychiatric hospitalization increases among Wisconsin youths

Mental health experts discuss report’s findings, say study demonstrates need to continue analyzing adverse childhood experiences

by Molly Liebergall City Editor

A report from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health revealed suicide rates among young people in Wisconsin have doubled from 2007-15 and continue to rise above the national average.

Nationally, the 2015 rate of suicide among teens aged 15 to 19 was almost 10 per 100,000.

Wisconsin’s rate was nearly 12 per 100,000.

Self-harm hospitalizations for those under 18-years-old in Wisconsin have also increased since 2011 — especially among females — as have the number of students receiving community or outpatient mental health services through Medicaid.

Anna Moffit, a parent peer specialist at Wisconsin Family Ties, said the rate has gotten to a “crisis” level.

According to the 117-page report, state health officials also explored potential reasons for these findings and various intervention methods aimed at reducing the upward trend.

Kim Eithun, operation lead at OCMH, said the study demonstrated a need to continue addressing trauma by analyzing adverse childhood experiences.

One way to do this is through the ACE Quiz, which asks 10 yes or no questions about parental abuse, neglect and other signs of a challenging upbringing, Eithun said. If an individual answers “yes” to four or more of the questions, it increases their risk of predisposition to mental or physical illness.

Cheryl Wittke, Safe Communities of Madison and Dane County executive director, contemplated the connection between suicide rates and opioid use in Wisconsin.

According to the report, opioid-related hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as more Wisconsin children are also being removed from their homes due to parental drug abuse — this could constitute at least two adverse childhood experiences.

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center shows suicide rates among those aged 25 to 64 — the age range of most parents — are also gradually rising.

“People who faced some kind of childhood trauma are really at risk,” Wittke said. “If someone in your family has died from suicide, then you’re about six times more likely to die from suicide yourself. It emanates across generations.”

As for college-aged individuals, the University of Wisconsin 2015-16 Healthy Minds Study findings revealed 21 percent of students suffered from depression, while 9 percent had suicidal thoughts within the past year. To combat this, the University Health Services Mental Health Department offers free services like counseling, stress management and 24/7 crisis services.

In relation to other parts of the state, Wittke believes Madison’s urbanness correlates with less gun ownership than rural regions, which, Wittke

said could improve means reduction.

“If we can reduce access to lethal means, that’s really the most effective way to reduce suicide because it’s so impulsive,” Wittke said.

Implementing this strategy, Safe Communities launched a campaign in 2016 with Essential Shooting Supplies in Deerfield modeled after New Hampshire’s Gun Shop Project. The educational effort involves posters and brochures aimed at raising awareness and teaching retailers how to spot signs of suicide — like distress or lack of gun knowledge — among customers.

But before individuals reach the legal age to purchase a firearm, Wisconsin Family Ties policy director Joanne Juhnke believes treating childhood mental illness involves integrating several different approaches.

“This is a multi-faceted issue,” Juhnke said. “Looking at it from a bird’s eye view, in addition to the kind of services we provide, in addition to kids accessing mental health services they need, we need to prioritize connection and relationship.”

Though the number of Wisconsin K-12 students who received services from community providers integrated into schools tripled from 2013-15, many professionals agreed there is still much more to be done. One Madison high school is severely understaffed, with only two social workers for 2000 students, Moffit said.

Despite this, Moffit believes Madison is off to a good start with programs in place like Building Bridges, a K-5 collaborative effort between social workers and mental health providers to establish services for children struggling with mental health as soon as possible.

In the wake of the OCMH report, Republican and Democratic Wisconsin senators and representatives introduced a bill on Jan. 29 to provide a grant to the Center for Suicide Awareness to take over HOPELINE, a free, statewide 24/7 textbased hotline.

So far, the legislation has garnered support from many mental health organizations, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Going forward, Eithun hopes OCMH can continue providing Wisconsin with the information and tools needed to address and treat the state’s rising mental illness rates.

“We know that no one system is going to be able to solve it together,” Eithun said.

“Working together and aligning our efforts is what’s best for children and families.”

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Madison-based company plans testing of ‘revolutionary’ flu vaccine

Following worst flu season in years, FluGen’s spring study will predict how nasal spray vaccine will work in real world

by Parker Schorr Campus Editor

FluGen, a Madison company founded by globally recognized virus researchers, will test their universal influenza vaccine on 100 volunteers this spring.

Paul Radspinner, who founded the company in 2007 with Yoshihiro Kawaoka and Gabriele Neumann, said the clinical study will be highly predictive of how the vaccine will work in the real world.

“If this works well, then we would have a vaccine that really is a revolution in the flu vaccine space,” Radspinner said.

Volunteers will participate in what is called a “challenge study.”

Half the group will receive the real vaccine and half will receive a placebo vaccine. Twenty-eight days later, both groups will be challenged with a live strain of influenza, after which the volunteers return to quarantine and are monitored.

But researchers will purposefully mismatch vaccine and flu.

Those receiving the real vaccine will be exposed to a different strain of influenza than the one in the vaccine, which Radspinner said is similar to what happens in the real world, but with an even larger gap between vaccine and challenge virus.

“The thing we’ve seen in the preclinical studies is we can provide an H1N1 vaccine and then challenge with H3N2, and we can protect completely against the illness,” Radspinner said.

Influenza exists as many different strains each year, said Craig Roberts, a former epidemiologist for University Health Services at the University of Wisconsin and currently a clinical assistant professor emeritus at the university.

Most seasons, there are three or four primary strains that circulate, Roberts said, but their distribution changes each year. Additionally, strains are broken down taxonomically into two groups: A and B The dominant strain this winter was H3N2, a type-A flu and the “bad boy” of flu viruses which emerged as a new strain in 1968, Roberts said. It causes more serious complications and is harder to prevent than other strains.

Current flu vaccines contain either three dead strains of flu or four, depending on cost-restraints, Roberts said. The virus is grown in eggs, an “outdated, inefficient process” first used 60 years ago, he said.

Because it takes four to six months to grow a stock of vaccines out of eggs, scientists at the World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control and other organizations must predict in the spring which strain of influenza will predominate in the following winter, which involves imperfect guesswork and gives time for the virus to mutate, Roberts said.

FluGen’s vaccine, however, is based on a groundbreaking technique developed by Kawaoka, Neumann and others at UW called “reverse genetics,” which allows influenza to be grown in cells and edited, according to UW’s Global Health Institute.

Other companies are developing universal vaccines but none are doing what FluGen is doing, Radspinner said.

Scientists at FluGen delete the M2 section of the gene, disabling the virus, but not killing it. This allows the virus to infect but neither multiply nor make the person sick, Radspinner said.

Photo · FluGen’s vaccine is based on technique developed by researchers called “reverse genetics” — which allows influenza to be grown in cells and edited.

Alice Vagun The Badger Herald Instead of injecting the vaccine through a syringe, FluGen’s vaccine is a nasal spray, which mimics the way people contract the virus through the nose or the mouth.

“What it’s doing is it’s tricking your body into thinking it’s been infected so that it can be protected again,” Radspinner said.

Flu vaccines vary wildly in efficacy across strains, Roberts said. Vaccines protecting against B-type viruses are highly effective, as is the H1N1 vaccine, despite it being an A-type.

H3N2 is not a great vaccine, however, having an efficacy between 25 percent and 50 percent, Roberts said. “[Your body] is able to generate a terrific immune response when you get [for example] a HPV vaccine,” Roberts said.

“When you get an influenza vaccine your body basically mounts a so-so immune response. It just doesn’t really do much in terms of providing protection.”

Why the body responds so differently is largely a mystery at this point, Roberts said.

FluGen’s vaccine is based on the same premise smallpox and polio vaccines are based on, which is that the body responds better to a live virus than it does a dead one, Radspinner said.

“One of the things we know about the flu is that every decade of life fewer and fewer people get infected,” Radspinner

said. “Fewer and fewer get infected because once you’ve been infected with the flu, that acts as kind of a protector for you.

It triggers your immune system to recognize that you’ve been infected and then, ideally, keeps you from being infected, at least for a while.”

In animal studies, FluGen scientists have found their live vaccine to have 100 percent efficacy in almost all studies conducted, Radspinner said.

Radspinner said the key is finding out if this trend will translate to humans, which is what the spring study will show.

“While animal studies can predict somewhat what will happen in humans, challenge studies are highly predictive of what happens in the real world,” Radspinner said.

FluGen’s study in the spring will follow what is one of the worst flu seasons in years, according to government data reported by the New York Times.

According to the data, this season’s flu is on track to equal or surpass the 2014-15 flu season.

Though it is never too late to get the flu vaccine and is still more effective than not getting vaccinated, there is a dire need for a universal flu vaccine — the “holy grail of flu vaccines” — that doesn’t have to account for numerous types and subtypes, Roberts said.

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Democrat special election upset has some Republicans concerned

Wisconsin professors say it’s too soon to tell how latest trend of districts voting ‘blue’ will impact November midterms

by Brooke Hollingsworth State Editor

The recent string of Democratic candidates outperforming Republican candidates has Republicans concerned, but University of Wisconsin political science professors believe it’s still too early to tell if this trend will impact the midterm elections later this year.

Wisconsin is one of the states where an upset occurred. Democrat Patty Schachtner surprised Wisconsinites after beating state Rep. Adam Jarchow, R-Balsam Lake, to represent the 10th district — a perceived “red” district.

University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor Barry Burden said this upset has some Republicans concerned.

“This is just the latest in a string of successes Democrats have had in the past years — it is now just coming to light,” Burden stated.

The special election in the 10th district was held after former state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, R-River Falls, was appointed by Gov. Scott Walker to lead the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

During the 2016 presidential election,

President Donald Trump won the 10th district in 2016. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point political science professor Ed Miller said it is possible this influenced how voters cast their ballots.

Miller said the district is around 53 percent Republican, but pointed out it went to former President Barack Obama in 2008.

In the same vein, Burden said levels of attitudes are different in different districts.

Democrats just showed up in bigger numbers, causing the vote to sway in Schachtner ’s favor, he added.

“Democrats have just been outperforming in places that have previously been Republican whether it is in special elections or not,” Burden said.

Miller believes the Democratic party should be energized by this win and look to capitalize on it by pushing through its legislative ideas.

Burden, however, believes the party needs to focus on recruiting candidates to run in the districts, primarily in Republican-dominated areas.

“It’s as simple as needing people to run,” Burden said. “Sometimes they just don’t have

any candidates in those districts.”

As for the future of the Republican party, Burden said the unpopularity of the Trump administration is causing some problems for the images of the representatives in the state Legislature. But having Walker up for reelection in November gives the party a slight advantage.

Wisconsin Republicans disassociating themselves from the current administration would be in the best interest of the Republican party and creating a voice that can be heard is essential, Burden said.

“They need to say ‘we are not the Washington Republicans, we are different’ and put some distance in between them and the other guys,” Burden said.

In addition to distancing the party from the Trump administration, Burden said Republicans need to avoid intraparty battles from spilling over to the general election.

Republicans also need to soften the images of their competitors to make Republican candidates look stronger and to keep the favor in the Republican’s court, Burden added.

Though Republicans are taking the upset seriously as midterms come closer, Miller said it is still too early to tell if this flip will influence the nearing vote.

“It’s very hard to make any conclusions here, especially when the election was in January,” Miller said.

To solidify Republican’s hold on the seat being voted on, Burden said communication both within the party itself and to the public is crucial in order to get the agenda done.

Communicating within the party will solve some of the issues the Republicans have been facing, Burden said.

Also, trying to hold on to the issues that unite the party and building up the strength at the top of the ticket are suggestions the party should look into, Burden said. This will project a united front to the voting community.

“Overall, Democrats have just been doing better and showing up in bigger numbers,” Burden said.

The primaries are scheduled for Aug. 14 with the general election taking place Nov. 6.

UW professor researches implications of AI embodying Asian features Leslie Bow looks into why society imagines robots, cyborgs as having human-like form, depicting female stereotypes

by Mackenzie Christman Campus Editor

“The Polar Express” is both a classic children’s movie and a classic example of a phenomenon known as the “uncanny valley” because of its use of 3D computer animation to generate animated versions of real humans.

The “uncanny valley” is a term used to describe the point in which feelings towards artificial intelligence, including robots and other anthropomorphized forms of people, shift from positive ones to ones of revulsion and fear. This occurs most commonly when a lifelike appearance of AI is sought after but not attained, according to Spectrum.

Leslie Bow, a professor of Asian-American studies at the University of Wisconsin, spends her time conducting research within the uncanny valley. Bow is discovering how artificial intelligence has begun to embody stereotypes of Asian women seen in popular culture.

“The saturation of Asianized gynoids in popular culture dovetails with actual robots who take the form of young, attractive Asian women,” Bow said.

Bow has asked why society must imagine AI as having any sort of physical, human-like form when AI at its core is just machinery.

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relationships and can help mitigate the fear of advanced technology, as long as it avoids crossing into the uncanny valley.

“Imagining AI as young, female and Asian taps into the common stereotypes surrounding Asian women: As innocent, passive yet willing to please, as sexually desirable yet vulnerable,” Bow said. “[AI] are conceived as nonthreatening service bots that mitigate the fear of advanced technology. The anxiety that AI could represent a superior, more powerful being is offset by this stereotype of Asian women.”

Bow believes stereotypical stories surrounding Asian women are also expressed when AI bears their resemblance. Asian women are depicted as continually in need of rescue, Bow said.

The narratives being told derive from the number of Asian women and children involved in human trafficking or sex slavery, Bow said.

“Fantasies of female embodied AI, clones or cyborgs enable two seemingly contradictory pleasures: Witnessing exploitation, imagined as sexual assault, and witnessing its transcendence, imagined as rescue,” Bow said The #MeToo movement has encouraged sexual assault survivors to show solidarity with one another. In light of the #MeToo movement, women have asked that Siri be programmed

to push back against sexual harassment, Bow said.

Vladimir Lumelsky, UW professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, also focuses his

“The anxiety that AI could rep-

resent a superior, more powerful being is offset by this stereotype of Asian women.”

Leslie Bow UW professor of Asian-American studies research on human-robot interaction. He believes interactions between humans and robots will become increasingly complex.

“The interaction between a robot and a human that we shoot for is much like an interaction between two humans,” Lumelsky said. “That’s what we want to achieve.”

As the future of AI continues to evolve daily, the increasing amount of human-like interactions could raise further problems,

especially with the stereotypes that AI have already begun to represent, Bow said.

It’s possible to rid ourselves of the stereotypes we’ve attached to artificial intelligence by working hard to acknowledge them in our daily lives, Bow said. To do so, we must be willing to catch ourselves and not fall back on stereotypes to “give coherence and fixity to [our] worlds,” Bow said.

Stereotyping is just another form of overgeneralization and an inaccurate form at that, Bow said. The characterization of a large group of people is difficult to maintain because it doesn’t apply to every individual involved.

“We notice the identity of people when their behaviors correspond to the stereotype of that group,” Bow said. “We attach meaning only to the pattern [and] other information is discarded.”

Looking forward, the future is still in our hands, both Bow and Lumelsky said.

People have the opportunity to disregard the stereotypes presented on a day to day basis, while still being able to increase the complexity of our interactions with robots and other types of artificial intelligence.

“Whatever you’d expect from me if two of us were doing something together, expect that from a robot of the future,” Lumelsky said.

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Madison Sam’s Club closes to realign with new digital strategy

Store was one of 63 retail locations across America to close due to company’s effort to speed up delivery of online orders

by Abby Doeden City Editor

To realign with their new and more digital strategy, Madison Sam’s Club closed to the public at the end of January.

The store, which was located at 7050 Watts Rd., is one of 63 Sam’s Club locations in the U.S. to close, according to a Sam’s Club press release. The release also stated 12 of the closing stores will be converted to eCommerce fulfillment centers for their online store.

The decision to close the Madison Sam’s Club location was a difficult one, Sam’s Club spokesperson Laura Ladd Poff said.

“Part of running a healthy business is managing our real estate portfolio and after a thorough review of our existing portfolio, we’ve decided to close a series of clubs and better align our locations with our strategy,” Poff said.

This strategy is Sam’s Club and Walmart’s objective to speed up their delivery of online orders, Poff said.

The closing, announced Jan. 11, will affect 129 employees who work for the store, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development spokesperson John Dipko said.

The Wisconsin DWD’s Dislocated Worker Program provides transition assistance to workers and companies affected by worker layoffs, Dipko said. The program includes Rapid Response Teams to help companies and worker representatives develop a practical transition plan.

“The DWD and the South Central Rapid Response Team will work with the affected parties to offer rapid response services,” Dipko said. “Workers affected by a

permanent layoff may also access basic reemployment services at no charge through the state’s Job Centers.”

The DWD provides many services to workers in need, including resume writing and interviewing workshops, job search strategies and career and resource fairs, Dipko said.

In addition to the assistance, the DWD will be giving to workers from these closures, Sam’s Club plans to help employees with their transition, Poff said.

“Our hope is that many associates will be placed in nearby locations,” Poff said. “Beginning on the day of the announcement, associates will continue receiving compensation for 60 days while we help them look for other opportunities in nearby clubs or Walmart stores.”

While the closing of Sam’s Club will cause many workers to be laid off, the good news is unemployment in Madison

“Retail is going through a big

transition right now, and most retailers are finding that they need perhaps a smaller footprint for their stores.”

Photo · According to a study by Accenture, millenials are more likely to shop in stores than earlier generations. The study found 83 percent of millennials prefer shopping in discount and mass merchant stores.

Jerry O’Brien The Kohl’s Center for Retailing Excellence executive director

Riley Steinbrenner The Badger Herald is very low right now, said Jerry O’Brien, executive director for The Kohl’s Center for Retailing Excellence in the School of Human Ecology at University of Wisconsin.

Many retailers are looking to hire someone with experience, so O’Brien is hopeful the workers can be rehired quickly.

In addition to the loss of jobs, members will lose their neighborhood store. But O’Brien believes members who shopped at the store will either go to another store or move their shopping online.

“There are a lot of people that this was their primary shopping place,” O’Brien said. “There will be some adjustment there, however, I do think they will be able to find other places to fill that need whether it’s online or at Costco or some other local supplier.”

But the move to online retail by Sam’s Club isn’t unique among stores in the U.S., O’Brien said.

O’Brien believes over the next few years, many stores will start to invest more in their online presence to keep up with the “new” economy.

“Retail is going through a big

transition right now, and most retailers are finding that they need perhaps a smaller footprint for their stores — or less stores in general — because their online store can help one store serve a bigger market than it did just a decade ago,” O’Brien said.

With an increasingly digital world, many people do their shopping online.

But according to a study by Accenture, millennials are more likely to shop in stores than earlier generations. In fact, they found 83 percent of millennials actually prefer shopping in discount and mass merchant stores.

While this could mean less online shoppers than there are currently, for O’Brien, the closure of the Madison Sam’s Club will bring about some positive changes for company.

“For Sam’s Club in particular, closing the stores that they closed, they can invest that money to work on their online presences for Sam’s Club and also Walmart in general,” O’Brien said. “They need to get some funds to be able to expand their online presence, so many companies are looking at getting the most out of their physical stores. In some cases, that might mean there are too many stores in that area or that a store is not as effective as putting that store online.”

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Dane County Free the 350 Bail Fund hosts local hip-hop benefit

Underground event gives public best of both worlds, providing deeper look into how Madison performers find their passion

by Tolu Igun ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Free the 350 Bail Fund is a relatively new organization that addresses mass incarceration by aiming to undermine such modern-day slavery practices in Dane County.

The fund seeks to provide bail for black prisoners in the county’s jail system while also seeking an end to the unjust system in general. The ultimate goal of the organization is prison abolition.

Free the 350 raises money through direct efforts at events they hold while additionally continuing to increase awareness within the community.

Their latest event was an underground hip-hop benefit held at the Art In, located at 1444 E. Washington Ave. All of the profits from the concert went toward the Free the 350 Bail Fund.

The benefit concert featured nine local artists prepared to express their truth through music. Among the artists who performed at the event was University of Wisconsin sophomore Dequadray White.

White is an art major in First Wave, a scholarship program intended to foster the highest potential of creativity in students. First Wave scholars have performed all across the world whether on Broadway, BET, the National Battle of the Bands or elsewhere.

White’s older brother, who also raps,

inspired him to pursue music.

His brother warned him to avoid the negatives associated with rap and hip-hop because there are so many stereotypes that promote the business as a “bad thing.”

The budding musician is all about self-love and care. For White, emotional expression is the most important aspect of his music.

“Music always gives words to how I feel,” Dequadray said.

No stranger to the stage, this isn’t the first time White will perform at a concert fundraiser for Free the 350.

Last year, White performed at a benefit co-hosted by the Madison General Defense Committee Local 100.

White continues to perform at these benefits because he recognizes it is important to help in any way he can.

“It’s about putting your message out there, not about the recognition,” White said. “What will I do to change the climate, but also keep my peace.”

Other featured local artists included Hanks, TG, Evaridae, The Profit, Willie Wright, The Catalyst, Rambunxious and Kilo, also known as Skitl’z. Make sure to check these artists out.

UW graduate student and Madison General Defense Committee Local 100 member CV Vitolo-Haddad said issues like the search for justice and equality are prevalent in the lyrics these artists reveal.

“This event is a way for us to showcase hip-hop in a natural way and really provide a chance to get people listening,” Vitolo-Haddad said.

The Madison General Defense Committee Local 100 strives to provide defense and relief for members of the working class oppressed by the economic struggle, Vitolo-Haddad said.

While the main purpose of Free the 350 Bail Fund is to raise bail money for individuals who need some assistance, it contributes to so much more.

“It’s great to see how much solidarity exists already. There’s a sense that we are building a community that wants to make a difference,” Vitolo-Haddad said.

Despite the overwhelming amount of snow coming down Saturday, the crowd was present as ever. It is a great feeling to know you are contributing to such a worthy cause while having fun and learning from others’ experiences at the same time. Above all, Free the 350 Bail Fund raised $965 to contribute to the release of black individuals unwarranted into the jail system.

Surrounded by great energy, love and good vibes, I discovered a lot of new, local artists that no one should be miss out on as they continue to produce more music and grow in the Madison scene.

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Grammys deliver another inaccurate representation of popular music

60th anniversary of awards yet again highlight Recording Academy’s ability to deliver ignorant show year after year

by Hunter Reed ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

At this point, should any of us (“us” being people who have genuinely good taste) be surprised at The Recording Academy’s choice of “quality music?” I mean, these are the same people who put both Taylor Swift and Macklemore above Kendrick Lamar in the past.

The Grammys have become less a marker of music worthy of critical acclaim and more of a shallow ceremony, highlighting the same popular artists who make the same popular music. The Grammys seems to reach new levels of mediocrity and ignorance when evaluating the content it designates accolades for.

I know, everybody’s a critic, so who am I to say who the best artists in music are right now?

But it doesn’t take a scholar to understand that only 16 percent of women winning is bad. SZA and Jay-Z both getting snubbed after being the most nominated artists feels unjust. “Shape of You” winning over anything is simply terrible.

While this is the largest crime the Grammys committed this year, a close

second is the absence of entertainment and fun.

It was flat out boring. With James Corden’s shaky, one-note delivery, predictable winners and a slew of utterlyforgettable performances, The Recording Academy is showing that it values quality music less and less.

“The Grammys seems to reach new levels of mediocrity and ignorance when evaluating the content it designates accolades for. ”

Many of the other performances were good, but not great. Sam Smith’s gospeltinged rendition of his song “Pray” was very Sam Smith, so to say. Though it was good to see someone whose gender identity doesn’t fit the heterogeneous mold, he did not take any risks or throw in any pleasant surprises.

Other performances like the “Tiny Dancer” Elton John and Miley Cyrus teamup and Little Big Town’s twangy country ballad “Better Man” were technically good,

but offered nothing that could be worth mentioning in a week. It was quite an unforgettable performance.

Some minor highs that distracted from the snooze-fest were Gaga’s “Joanne/ Million Reasons” piano mashup with Mark Ronson. With an angel wing piano, an elegant dress and simply the power of her vocal cords, Gaga kept it simple and classy.

Childish Gambino mirrored Gaga in his stripped-back, simple performance.

Singing “Terrified” off of his nominated album Awaken, My Love!, on a moody, blue-tinged stage with an intimate band, Gambino belted in his upper register and proclaimed his love.

Gambino even brought on stage fellow, future Lion King star, JD McCrary, to add an extra flare to the performance.

Perhaps the biggest slap in the face comes in the form of Best Pop Solo Performance, where Kesha’s profoundlybeautiful anthem about surviving sexual assault, “Praying,” along with three other strong female contenders, lost out to an Ed Sheeran song about eating Chinese food and fantasizing about women.

And then there was Bruno Mars. I really don’t hate Bruno Mars. He seems like a genuinely good person, his music isn’t

terrible and he’s a pretty decent dancer.

However, the fact that he swept all the categories he was nominated in, including Best R&B song with “That’s What I Like,” over many more deserving performers, doesn’t seem right.

While 24K Magic does have R&B-leaning tendencies, it is a pop album throughand-through. These wins especially sting considering the talent of other artists nominated in these categories: SZA, Childish Gambino, Khalid, Daniel Caesar, Ledisi and so on.

It is disheartening that these primarilyblack artists, who released music that embodied the true essence of authentic R&B, were denied in a category they specialized in to a greater degree than Mars. Mars’ hits did not carry the same soulfulness. It seems as if the entire category was gypped.

The 60th Grammy Awards and the Recording Academy are flawed institutions. Between the dragging run time, the forgettable performances, the predictably-terrible winners and the droll “comedy” of James Corden, the Grammys are becoming more and more of a parody of themselves and the joke has gotten old quick.

First Aid Kits’ ‘Ruins’ recounts heartbreak, evokes vibrant rhythm

Sister vocalists generate catharsis, bring common experiences of lost love, pain of relationships through impressive lyrics

by Erica Uyenbat ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Aptly titled, Ruins, the fourth album from the Söderberg sisters, also known as First Aid Kit, is a testament to the raw and visceral experience of heartbreak. True to their Americana roots, the album showcases the sisters’ indisputable knack for creating poignant ballads with their distinct vocal harmony that only blood relation can produce.

While their 2014 album, Stay Gold, consolidated itself on heartland folk and optimism, Ruins captivates on a far more heart wrenching note as the pair venture into realms and roads less traveled.

The ten-track album is drenched in nostalgia while the Söderberg sisters, Johanna and Klara, contemplate the aftershock of a break-up and yearn to understand the latent components of a failed relationship. Written in the Joshua Tree National Park after Klara’s separation from her fiancé, the tracks combine a desolate narrative with a lighter Americana beat amid an extremely fragile emotional state.

Produced by Tucker Martine, the album notes contributors such as R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck, Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche, and

Midlake drummer McKenzie Smith.

Album opener, “Rebel Heart,” is remarkably haunting as the sisters’ vocals wail and ache for a love lost. Moving onto a more optimistic note, ‘It’s a Shame’ is one of the upbeat tracks on the album that pairs the pain of loss with a catchy composition, making it one to remember. The track feels intensely freeing, tinged with the same quality of sound heard in First Aid Kit favorites such as “My Silver Lining” and “Cedar Lane.”

“Fireworks” is utterly crushing as the sisters sing, “why do I do this to myself?,” and the melancholy immediately seeps into the song within the first few notes. The lyrics detail the constant inner turmoil of doubt and the composition swells with angst.

Elsewhere, the sisters hit hard with tracks like “Distant Star” and “My Wild Sweet Love” concurring with their true folk roots while forming a sound completely their own. “Hem of Her Dress” is significant in the raw anger that is evident throughout the whole track.

The Söderberg sisters rarely hold back and this track is a tribute to their sincere narration.

Yet, as with any album, there are tracks that pale in comparison to the ones that overwhelm in every sense of the word. It’s

not that “Postcard” and the album closer, “Nothing Has to Be True,” are underwhelming, but they feel redundant to the pensive magic that the stronger tracks bring about.

The emotional setting sets the stage for the album and the tracks pound home their impassioned accounts in life. As a whole, First Aid Kit’s fourth installment is entirely cathartic, a cry into the void that carries weight with just about anyone. The tracks on their own dwell on the minute details of a fleeting relationship, unraveling and unpacking the density of loss.

Klara and Johanna Söderberg make no attempt in concealing their emotional turbulence. It’s this mindset that sets them apart from the crowd. First Aid Kit exists in a multitude of genres, fringing on ‘60s country pop, true Americana, and rootsy folk. An anomaly in the best way possible, Ruins maintains First Aid Kit’s ethereal and evocative presence.

Rating: 5/5

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Slow Pulp conjures first music video, takes group to next level

Visual by local band exceeds expectations, proves first impression made with solely talent outweighs corporate budget

by Celeste Benzschawel ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Slow Pulp just released their first official music video, directed by Damien Blue, for their track “Preoccupied.” The song comes off EP2, their first album together as a fourpiece. The Badger Herald first met the local band in 2016 when Emily Massey joined the crew. They released their EP later in March 2017.

There’s a lot going on visually, including scenes outdoors of the band playing their instruments and scenes with Massey alone.

The scenes with only Massey seem more conceptual, pairing the words and the melody with how she portrays emotion through her facial expressions. They make her seem lonely or sad, reflecting the words of the song: “Nothing ever seems to change / I’m still alone / Waiting for someone to come to call my own / Then I saw you from the sea, I could hardly believe my eyes / I just wanna be in love but I don’t want to try.”

There are a lot of cool stylistic choices as well, from lighting to the outfits, to the carousel, to the retro television, to the saxophone player, etc. Overall, it’s safe to say that it’s an impressive vid. The Badger

Herald did a low-key Q&A with Massey below. Check it out: The Badger Herald: How did the opportunity to film a music video come up?

Emily Massey: We knew that we wanted to make a music video with one of the songs off EP2. Damien, who directed the video, is friends with Henry, Teddy and Alex from high school. He does such lovely film work, and we hit him up to see if he would be interested in this project.

BH: What was the process of filming like?

EM: We shot the video at my family friends’ house, who have a full-size pool inside. Damien brought a crew of four people, who helped to do lighting and filming. It was such a pleasant process, as we were surrounded by our best friends the whole time.

BH: Who made the artistic decisions while filming the video? Was there a lot of collaboration going on?

EM: The content of the video culminated as a collaboration between us and Damien.

He had the idea to do the scene at Ella’s Deli. It was really cold the day we filmed that part, and we had to melt the ice cream cone I was holding in a car because it was too cold outside to get it to drip. I’m also glad that we got to work with Ella’s as

Photo · The visual may be the groups first music video, but fans felt it the band and done countless before.

Photo courtesy of Emily Massey they just closed for good this month after being open for over 40 years.

BH: What made you pick “Preoccupied” over your other songs?

EM: “Preoccupied” seemed like a good choice for a video because it was our most well-known song. It also evokes a sense of

loneliness in love that is seen throughout EP2 as a theme.

BH: What’s next for you guys?

EM: We have been in the process of writing and recording and are hoping to release some new tunes by spring!

‘Art/Word/Image’ delves into intersection among different art forms

Artist Fred Stonehouse presented thoughts about breaking barriers between texts, images, ways they work consistently

by Frances Smith ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Text and art rarely interact with one another in the art world, but University of Wisconsin art professor Fred Stonehouse believes it is possible for the two to intersect.

At a gallery talk held at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Feb. 2, the professor offered his feedbackl and analysis on several pieces in the “Art/Word/Image” exhibition. The exhibit currently on display, includes Stonehouse’s own painting titled “Kilroy-Coq-á-l’Áne, 1999.”

Stonehouse recently led a graduate seminar at UW titled “Word and Image,” which aligns with the exhibition, featuring an array of contemporary art pieces that integrate art with words.

Stonehouse’s discussion focalized around this topic, as he stated his personal interest in the interaction between language, text, art. He delved into the malleability of these different forms, where the boundary between one and the other may become blurred.

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art was rather stigmatized. He also mentioned that the complete exclusion of text in art may sometimes present barriers, pointing out the challenge of creating a political art piece without language.

Stonehouse continued to discuss the advantages language can offer art by bringing up his love for storytelling, both in listening to and telling stories. He mentioned that his mother was deaf, which created space for other forms of communication outside of standard verbal speech, including lip reading and sign language.

An environment that embraced visual language prompted Stonehouse to experiment with alternative ways to communicate, which he referred to as “a formal component of the way [he] speak[s].”

In his discussion of his own painting, Stonehouse said that the term surrealist “broadly describes [his] work, in its effect” as “images are juxtaposed in strange, unsettling ways.”

His personal implementation of text with images isn’t really meant to be used as an explanation or to convey an overall message behind the piece, but rather to “spin the narrative of what imagery may mean in another direction.”

He stated that his combination of the two is “not an equation where 1 + 1 = 2.” Instead, he aims for something innovative or unexpected in the result, which he intends to surprise the viewer.

He also reflected on his individual growth and progression as an artist over time. Before becoming a parent, he held views that he described as black and white, but having children shifted and influenced his perceptions, causing him to feel that even the things he thinks he understands, he knows he doesn’t fully grasp or could be wrong.

This idea connected to his painting, Kilroy-Coqà-l’Âne, (1999), because he said that at the time, he used language primarily as a way to hint at or suggest the context of the piece and what was happening in it.

Now, he uses texts as “free floating thoughts not attributed to anyone,” which complement the piece and the general idea of it, instead of working to explain the meaning.

After talking about his painting, Stonehouse walked around the gallery space to share his thoughts about several other pieces in the show, including John Wilde’s The D.D. Series #3: Picking Black Raspberries (1974).

This piece is a self-portrait drawing of the artist, framed by paragraphs of text. Stonehouse explained that Wilde generated the text by doing an exercise meant to unleash the subconscious by writing as quickly as possible. He then rewrote this content carefully around the drawing.

Stonehouse viewed this particular combination of text as image, as a potential way to get the Wviewer to read about his thoughts after being initially pulled in by the portrait. Instead, the piece creates two separate things; a drawing and a text.

Stonehouse also discussed Ed Ruscha’s screen print, titled Sin (1970). This piece simply depicts three letters: S-I-N from a horizontal orientation, along with a small olive.

Stonehouse described the letters as acting “like sculptures in the work.”

He also talked briefly about William Wiley’s piece, Ecnud (1975), which shows two dunce caps parallel to one another with the words, “forget the gift” and “remember the trade” below them.

Stonehouse said that although “people tend to think deeply about the way language functions,” especially when used in art, sometimes it is simply used as an artistic device and element, without a deeper connotation necessarily.

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Marco’s Pizza now delivering to locals alongside Family Video

Highland Ventures Ltd. debut location perfect for movie nights Crowds of customers have approached 3162 Maple Grove Dr. since its grand opening on Jan 22., after long-anticipating the arrival of a new pizza chain that has held its own since its inception in 1978.

Marco’s Pizza, a chain based out of Ohio, has set up shop in Madison alongside Family Video. Highland Ventures Ltd. established this other half of the dynamic duo and is responsible for franchising more than 125 Marco’s Pizza locations while maintaining ownership of Family Video. Marco’s and Family Video have worked side-by-side to create the tradition of a classic, family movie night at each of their locations for decades.

A prior history of collaboration between Marco’s Pizza and Family Video means that they are capable of working well together to combine each other ’s businesses to bring customers deals they would not find elsewhere. The most notable case allows customers to browse a selection of films and select a free, five-day new-release film rental to be delivered along with any $10 purchase.

This particular brand of integration between businesses has proven worthwhile for Highland Ventures Ltd. In the face of an industry as ubiquitous as the streaming industry, Highland Ventures Ltd. regional manager Melissa Barber said Family Video has been able to work with Marco’s Pizza to deliver an experience that’s becoming increasingly rare in the modern era.

“We’re excited to be here in Madison,” Barber said. “We’ve been in the community, so we’re excited to bring them pizza now along with their movies.”

That excitement has been matched since the opening of the new pizza joint. With the opening on Maple Grove Drive, college students no longer need to drive 30 minutes to continue the tradition of snagging a slice and watching a movie.

Although the tradition of family movie nights — ordering a pizza and renting a newly-released movie — seems all but lost in the Netflix era, Marco’s Pizza helps to provide a refuge for those seeking newly-released films and the quintessential movie-night atmosphere.

“It’s a great way to have a family night: Order a pizza and have your movie delivered,” Barber said.

Although the restaurant primarily offers pizza, the menu features wings, subs and salads to complement. Marco’s Pizza manager Steve Sneider said the chain has upheld a tradition of implementing freshly-made ingredients.

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frozen model, meaning its ingredients are never frozen for preservation, which provides a more favorable customer experience.

“The most important thing to remember about Marco’s Pizza is that everything we do is in-house and it’s fresh,” Sneider said.

A vital portion of Marco’s customer experience is the assurance of hospitality and quality eats.

“College students no longer need to drive 30 minutes to continue the tradition of snagging a slice and watching a movie. ” Customers are sure to be greeted by employees upon their arrival, and given farewells on their way out — an essential part of the experience Marco’s Pizza employees strive to give.

“The biggest thing for us is that they get the initial customer service from us that they expect to see,” Sneider said.

Perhaps most importantly, Sneider said, Marco’s Pizza makes sure to show each customer the contents of the boxes they’re given to ensure that the customer is satisfied with their food before they leave.

Sneider boasted the Marco’s Pizza team’s customer-service experience due to their devotion to making their customers as satisfied as possible. The store manager even went as far as to encourage customers to complete surveys about their customer service in hopes that they will be able to address any customer concerns.

“If they walk out the door and they’ve got the wrong pizza, that’s a nightmare for us,” Sneider said.

With an endeavor to ensure a positive customer experience and the unique ability to have movies delivered alongside fresh pizza, Marco’s Pizza offers an experience that has become increasingly rare over time.

Keeping classic movie nights in the public eye is no easy task in the face of the streaming industry. Yet Highland Ventures Ltd. has taken the time to ensure that friends and families seeking a relaxing night indoors still have the opportunity to come to Marco’s Pizza to find fresh pizzas and new film releases.

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Amid crowded race, Soglin hopes progressive track record, STUDENT SUPPORT, will secure win Soglin promises to increase funding for UW System, reach out to rural voters, but lags behind Tony Evers

by Teymour Tomsyck Managing Editor

It was 1967. The country was gripped by anti-war protests led by college students across the nation.

In Madison, Paul Soglin was one of the student leaders at the forefront of the anti-war movement — giving speeches against the Vietnam war at rallies, marching at the front of protests and helping organize large masses of students.

Soglin’s activism culminated in his arrest in 1969 on the charge of unlawful assembly.

In the decades since then, Soglin has outgrown his reputation as a rablerouser and gone on to earn a law degree, serve 21 years as mayor and work in the private sector.

When Soglin first ran for city council in 1968, he found success in part because of his history as a firebrand student activist. Since then, Soglin has evolved into a figure seen as both too liberal and not liberal enough, depending on who you ask.

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longer the insurgent candidate promising to upend the system, but a known quantity with a long track record that may prove to be his greatest liability or asset.

“You read all the tea leaves and it’s looking

like it could very much be a Democratic party election.”

Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4

Struggles standing out from the crowded primary

While the most recent poll shows State Superintendent Tony Evers in the lead with 29 points, including an 11 point lead over the mayor in Madison, Soglin remains a top contender in the race.

Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma and former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Matt Flynn are also contenders for the race, though they lag behind Evers by at least 18 points. A myriad of other candidates are also running, but most are not even generating high enough support to register in the polls.

Despite the crowded race, Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said Gov. Scott Walker ’s Twitter attacks against both Soglin and the city of Madison means he must perceive the mayor as a threat.

“I think [the tweets] show the governor ’s strategists clearly believe that Soglin is a threat to the governor ’s re-election and believe he’s a front runner,” Verveer said.

But at this point, Soglin has yet to produce any concrete platform that would set him apart from the pack, which is no surprise given he’s the newest contender.

At a press conference in January, Soglin said his decision to run was motivated by independent polls he had conducted but did not elaborate on his findings or any fine details to his strategy.

Soglin has said his campaign will be remembered as the “supper club campaign,” due to the importance he places on meeting with voters personally when trying to understand which issues he should focus on. A main part of his strategy will be meeting with voters one-on-one in local areas such as supper clubs, especially in rural Wisconsin, an area where Democrats traditionally lack support.

The association between supper clubs and Old Fashioneds makes Soglin’s campaign branding ironic given his antagonism toward alcohol-related businesses, especially within the State Street area.

On Feb. 1, the mayor proposed a moratorium on all new liquor licenses near the campus area.

Soglin has said his policies curtailing alcohol licenses are aimed at reducing violence in the downtown area while also helping brick and mortar retail spaces remain competitive. Despite these policies, he has maintained that he is a business-friendly candidate with experience both in the public sector as mayor and in the private sector working for Epic.

But Verveer said it’s going to take more than supper clubs and branding himself as “business-friendly” to win the race.

Soglin looks to students for support

Given that the Aug. 14 primary falls before the beginning of the school year, it’s unlikely student turnout will play an outsized role in the primary, but Soglin said appealing to students, and ensuring a high turnout will be critical to victory in both in the primary and in the general.

“Students tend to vote for progressive candidates and one of the challenges is getting students to turn out given some of the restrictive voting laws we now have,” Soglin said.

Students, Soglin said, ought to support him as their candidate given the ten years he has spent at University of Wisconsin and his firm support for public investment in higher education. Soglin said he would work to ensure that UW System reclaims its place as the largest portion of the state budget, rather than the Department of Corrections.

Soglin bemoaned cuts to the system which have hampered the ability of campuses to provide all the necessary courses needed to allow students to graduate quickly. He also said he believes funding reductions have led to UW having difficulty in retaining top faculty and an overall drain in talent.

In his youth, Soglin was arrested at the Mifflin Street protests, and during Walker ’s passage of Act 10, he consistently protested against the cuts to the rights of public employees. Given this background, it’s unsurprising Soglin would support less restrictive guidelines regarding student protest at UW than the ones recently put into place.

Soglin said he would approach the issue of campus free speech through two lenses: The necessity for all viewpoints to be explored on campus, and the problem of overly broad restrictions on free speech currently being enforced, which seem to able to punish students for actions which have not even taken place yet.

Soglin said he hoped for a return to the freedom enjoyed by both protesters and controversial speakers during the 1960s, such as when then presidential candidate George Wallace spoke at UW or when the State Department sent representatives to college campuses in an effort to spread pro-war information to students.

“The University has long had a tradition which embraces heckling, whether it was George Wallace or truth squads from the State Department … there was heckling at times,” Soglin said. “That kind of behavior is now encompassed by GOP constraints … at the same time, no matter how great a racist Wallace was, he was entitled to make his case.”

It remains difficult to gauge which candidate is likely to garner the most student support in the general election, especially since UW College Democrats refuse to comment

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Meanwhile, College Republicans spokesperson Emelia Rohl condemned Soglin as a candidate who would sow ruin for students and the state economy. She said Walker ’s ongoing tuition freeze and Foxconn deal are important accomplishments which will convince voters to stick with him, regardless of their opinion of congressional Republicans.

“None of the Democratic candidates stand a chance against Governor Walker’s great track record,” Rohl said.

Hope for progressives

Barry Burden, University of Wisconsin professor of political science, said another challenge Soglin faces in his campaign is whether or not he can appeal to rural voters as well as urban ones, especially since Republicans would likely brand him as an “isolated urban liberal.” The choice to visit supper clubs to engage with constituents may help endear him to this end since many of them are located in rural parts of Wisconsin.

Even if he should win the primary, Soglin faces a tough competition against Walker. Burden said despite the polarizing policies Walker has adopted, he remains the favorite to win the general election in November. But Verveer said Democrats and neutral observers believe the race may be closer than in the past.

This past January, Democrats won a Senate seat in an Republican-leaning district in western Wisconsin. This unexpected turn in the special election planted seeds of hope for progressive wins in future elections.

“You read all the tea leaves and it’s looking like it could very much be a Democratic party election,” Verveer said.

“Obviously, historically the first midterm election following a new presidential administration, the president’s party suffers significant losses up and down the ballot.”

Critics remain

Even as the mayor has faced attacks from Walker for having met with Fidel Castro and his progressive policies, Soglin has seen attacks that his policies as mayor have not been progressive enough. Specifically, his attempts to regulate where homeless people may sleep has been met with backlash, including condemnation by the American Civil Liberties Union.

Young Gifted and Black Coalition spokesperson Matthew Brauginn said he was largely unimpressed when heard about Soglin’s run and said there is little that makes the mayor stand out against the crowd.

But more than being bland, Brauginn takes issue with Soglin’s approach to dealing with homelessness. “[Soglin has] shown great hostility toward homeless populations, deciding that it’s more important to address the aesthetics of homelessness instead of aggressive solutions, like housing-first policies,” Brauginn said.

Eventually, whether or not YGB chooses to endorse Soglin will be a matter of harm reduction more than anything else, Brauginn said. If Soglin appears to be the candidate best positioned to allow communities to thrive, then YGB might consider an endorsement.

Soglin said critics like these fail to take into account the effort his government has made to expand affordable housing and his continued support of initiatives aimed at helping homeless individuals.

Soglin maintains that curbing where homeless individuals can sleep is a necessary step to ensure safety.

“If you look at my administration, we have constructed more affordable housing than any other administration,” Soglin said. “If the question is ending homelessness, my progressive record is unmatched anywhere in the state.”

On his restrictions of behavior, Soglin said he’s talked with many therapists and medical professionals who have told him that individuals with mental health issues need structure and rules. He acknowledged that while not all homeless individuals have these problems, a significant portion do.

But the attacks from both ends of the political section may be a useful tool for Soglin, both in the primary and in the general.

“Students tend to vote for progressive

candidates and one of the challenges is getting sutdents to turn out given some of the restrictive voting laws we now have.”

Mayor Paul Soglin

Ald. Zach Wood, District 8, said he believes the attacks from different ends of the spectrum has worked to Soglin’s advantage in the past. Wood said if Soglin can brand himself as someone who can be progressive while still being effective, then he is likely to endear himself to a large number of people. So far neither Wood nor Verveer have endorsed any candidate for governor.

“A lot of Soglin’s potential strength comes from this dichotomy,” Wood said. “He’s been very progressive on a number of issues such as transportation, but has also managed to get a number of development jobs done.”

Photo (top) · Paul Soglin announces his bid for the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

Photo (bottom) · Paul Soglin at a campaign event during his run for Madison mayor in 2015.

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UW students should take advantage of underutilized career services Statistics suggest use of career advising resources linked to increased confidence, job-market literacy for new graduates

by Lucas Johnson Opinion Editor

Griping with peers about the improbability of landing a job out of college has become nearly fundamental to an undergraduate experience. Manifesting close to the proverbial “raincloud” of childhood storybooks, job preparation and job security incessantly loom over the heads of America’s undergraduate population. This pressure is not unfounded or unnecessary, as landing a job is arguably the highest motivating factor for enrolling in college in the first place. More than 80 percent of college students highlight the potential of a future career as the crucial influence in their decision to enroll. The correlation is clear: For students, college is ultimately about gathering the skills necessary to start their career.

These aforementioned attainable skills are not limited solely to coursework.

Extracurriculars, leadership roles and internships, among others, do their best to explicitly and implicitly present students with the proper toolbox for success in a professional environment. Nevertheless, the pressure remains. Students who brim their schedules and pack their free time with commitments have an edge in the job market, but can still be left feeling lost in the weeds, unsure of what lies ahead.

Enter career services.

Generally, career services exist to quell the fears of wide-eyed undergraduates as they make the leap into the professional sphere.

Through workshops, mock interviews and general career advice, these centers are home to the tools missing from but equally integral to a generalundergraduate experience. Remarking about figuring things out as they happen, about being wildly unaware of what pertains to the future and practicing frequent, selfdeprecating humor aimed to poke fun at the inexperience most college students identify with are far from uncommon, so why aren’t more students seeking out professional assistance?

According to a report by Gallup and the Strada Education Network that surveyed more than 32,000 currently enrolled college students across 43 randomly selected institutions, only 34 percent of current college students can say definitively they have the skills necessary to successfully land a job out of college. Only 53 percent of students believe their major will lead to a good job following college. These struggling numbers — coupled with the more than 80 percent of students who are going to college to land a great career — present a clear conclusion: Career services provide an obvious set of valuable resources.

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Photo · Career services are a wealth of resources for employability and job opportunities, making students who seek their advisement more attractive and competative job applicants.

Marissa Haegele The Badger Herald Among the surveyed students, 39 percent responded saying they had never visited their career services center on campus. Even further, 35 percent of seniors, those closest to the professional sphere, had also never turned to the campus resource. Twenty percent of undergraduates say they’ve never reached out to career services with inquiries regarding finding jobs or locating and applying to graduate programs — both aspects in which career services emphasize literacy.

services are explicitly designed “toCareer impart the desires of employers on prospective students ” Even further bolstering the benefit of this near-integral resource, of those who have reaped the fruits of career advising,

42 percent indicated a higher confidence in the knowledge necessary to succeed in the job market in contrast to the 27 percent of students who felt similarly having never spoken with faculty or staff.

In essence, career services boast clear, quantitative data as it correlates to confidence and job-market literacy. While career services may not be the resource every student turns to — as many cited, and validly so, family or friends as valuable resources — career services are explicitly designed to impart the desires of employers on prospective students.

From this conclusion, the remaining quarrel lies between whether the onus of this statistical discrepancy lies on the student body or the center itself. Ultimately, students are the drivers of their own destiny.

Seeking out this level of advising takes a concerted effort — nothing will be served on a platter, it all takes effort. But the above data is convincing. While undergraduate

experiences are infinitely subjective and advising needs vary on a case-by-case basis, career services will never harm your chances of becoming a more attractive applicant.

Worst case scenario is you feel you gained nothing from the experience. As such, it shouldn’t take much to convince current students to seek out what career advising has to offer. Perhaps the most effective way to encourage increased usage is to emphasize these comprehensive statistics across the board — they should become the trademark of all career services promotion.

The trend of student stress revolving around professional preparation is undeniable and completely understandable, but that stress can be statistically lessened by career advising. It just takes a little effort.

Lucas Johnson (ljohnson52@wisc.edu) is a sophomore majoring in journalism and strategic communication.

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Pay raise for UW employees long overdue after years of budget cuts As integral force of student success, professors deserve more than one pay raise per decade, respect from both students, politicians

by Aly Niehans Columnist

College is difficult: Classes are fast-paced and challenging, professors are often hard to reach with office hours that never fail to conflict with one’s schedule and students are asked to juggle social lives, jobs and academics without a second thought. As students, we do a superb job of complaining, lamenting about how our professor went too fast through the material or assigned too much homework that obviously doesn’t really help us anyways. We shirk reading assignments, postpone studying until eight hours prior to the test and somehow still manage to fault our professors or TAs for our seemingly inevitable poor performance.

Professors, however, are perhaps the most integral part of our education at the University of Wisconsin, second only to our own investment of time and effort into our degrees. While we can complain until our faces turn blue, without professors, there would be no degree and no UW. Finally, following almost a decade of low wages and

pitiful pay raises that oftentimes were too little, too late, UW has announced a plan to give professors a 4 percent pay raise.

With the first 2 percent increase to take effect in July of this year, the plan will round out with the subsequent two percent taking effect in January 2019. The plan also calls for additional pay raises for UW employees who are currently making less than $15 an hour. UW’s announcement follows a period in which professors throughout various departments felt that — while they believed in the Wisconsin Idea and felt comfortable with their colleagues — their pay was drastically lower than comparable positions at other institutions, falling in the bottom third of faculty salaries nationwide.

This plan is the state’s and the UW System’s offering to a disgruntled faculty following repeated budget cuts and salary stagnation stemming from the Republicandominated Wisconsin legislature. While a 4 percent increase is the largest of its kind in more than a decade, will it be enough to placate researchers and professors at UW when taking the political environment of the

state into consideration?

Gov. Scott Walker has repeatedly shown a disinterest bordering on disdain for the public universities of Wisconsin. Due to budget cuts stemming from Walker and other Republicans’ incessant cuts to spending on education statewide, UW faced an $86 billion funding gap in 2016.

As a result, the cuts forced UW to eliminate 420 positions, lay off 50 employees and undoubtedly struggle to retain venerated professors receiving offers from universities willing to pay them handsomely for their work.

While Walker has changed the tune he’s singing heading into 2018 and his reelection campaign — with the proposal of a 5 percent tuition cut and $135 million in additional funding for the entire UW system — it is nevertheless important to remember the flippancy with which he dismantled UW in his first go-around. Professors at UW deserve far more than one pay-raise a decade when the governor finally realizes the negative impact a floundering public education system will have on the wellbeing

of his state. Professors deserve respect in the form of their salaries and in how the public perceives their positions. Professors devote their day-to-day lives to enriching the minds of students and leading them toward expanding their understanding of areas of study and, on a larger scale, expanding their understanding of the world.

It is in their hands that we place our minds in the hopes they will deliver us at the end of the semester with more confidence in our knowledge, and perhaps with a clue as to what we want to do with our lives career-wise or simply as more well-rounded students than we were at the onset of the class.

Time and again, people hand down praise to doctors, lawyers, engineers for their exemplary career choices, but without the professors that taught them how to write legal briefs or spent hours explaining human anatomy, they’d be nothing.

Aly Niehans (aniehans@badgerherald.com) is a sophomore majoring in political science and intending to major in journalism.

Convenience of online courses only beneficial for traditional students Recent studies show technology often hinders academic success for disavantaged students, promptiong need for self-reflection

by Abby Steinberg Opinion Editor

Technology is everywhere. It’s the first thing we see when we snooze our alarm in the morning, and the last thing we see while scrolling through Twitter before we go to sleep. Living in the digital age allows technology to pervade nearly every aspect of human life. The digital age is the time after “the introduction of the personal computer with subsequent technology introduced providing the ability to transfer information freely and quickly.” Although the ability to send information freely and quickly sounds convenient, it may not be the correct approach for certain goals, such as education.

Given that technology is so prevalent and attainable, it’s no wonder online classes have become so popular. This semester, the University of Wisconsin offers 207 online classes ranging from art to consumer finance. Summer 2018, UW will offer a whopping 296 online-course options with a range of subjects even more extensive than the spring semester. This is a golden

opportunity for out-of-state students who can’t live in Madison year-round to get ahead or a convenient alternative for students with a demanding schedule during the semester. But, do online classes really provide the same thorough education as a traditional classroom setting? It depends on who takes the class and which option he or she takes.

There’s been a surge of staggering evidence claiming the growth of online education hinders the success of students who need it the most: Less proficient students who are in need of face-to-face time with skilled educators. These types of students tend to take more online coursework and do significantly worse than students who took the same class in a traditional setting.

Similarly, more nontraditional students tend to take online courses. They are more likely to be older, work full-time jobs, be first-generation college students or be single parents. Regardless of demographic, it takes a lot of self-discipline to actually listen to lectures and take notes when online shopping is only a tab away, or to sit and

work out a homework assignment when the answers are so easy to find on Quizlet.

Online classes may be more convenient for less-proficient or nontraditional students, but when coupled with the social obstacles and the ease of distraction, online classes are clearly the wrong choice.

Consequently, there should be a program through academic advising to evaluate the situations of students interested in online coursework, while keeping in mind the student’s line of study, schedule and lifestyle. Although it depends on the work ethic of the individual, different personal and societal implications play a role in the success of online students. If a program or set of compulsory steps for formal academic advising is not feasible at this time, students must take the responsibility to self-evaluate and decide whether or not online coursework is the best choice for success.

Blended classes are a great way to test whether or not online coursework is the right choice. As per the name, blended courses meet in-person a few times a semester, but are mostly comprised of

supplementary online coursework. Studies have shown that students of all levels do just as well in blended classes as students in traditional classrooms. UW offers 87 of these courses this semester and will offer 31 during summer 2018. By testing out the waters, students can earn credit while deciding if online coursework is the right choice for future classes, saving them from failure in the future without wasting any time. An advisory program about online classes would be convenient, but students can take the initiative to decide the method of instruction that is best.

Technology makes life easier — that’s its whole purpose. More difficult coursework in a more complex format, however, makes the degrees we earn more valuable. Online education constantly evolves, so this opinion is by no means set in stone. But, to paraphrase poet Robert Frost, taking the more difficult way — or the road less taken — makes all of the difference.

Abby Steinberg (asteinberg@badgerherald. com) is a freshman majoring in political science and intending to major in journalism.

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Walker’s health care plan ruse to gain votes for upcoming election

Governor paints himself as bipartisan hero in preparation for election, contradictory to long history of sabotaging healthcare

by Will Maher Columnist

A key part of Gov. Scott Walker’s ambitiously titled “Ambitious Agenda for 2018” is a plan to stabilize Wisconsin’s health insurance market for individuals. Walker unveiled his plan with great circumstance at his State of the State Address, citing the turmoil caused by Republican efforts to eliminate the Affordable Care Act and portraying himself as a pragmatic leader and amenable to bipartisan proposals. He is neither and this proposal should not fool the people of Wisconsin.

The individual health insurance market is in a state of disarray. The Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, created these markets so people who don’t receive healthcare from their employers or the government could get coverage. Unfortunately, consumers buying coverage on the individual market could see their premiums rise 36 percent. Walker’s solution centers around utilizing $150 million from the federal government and $50 million in state money to create a “reinsurance

program,” essentially an insurance program for insurance companies. The idea is this handout to large insurance companies will stabilize the market and reduce premiums for consumers.

Ideally, the state would help companies pay for high-cost consumers, reducing the burden

“ Despite the state’s large contribution, however, Wisconsin taxpayers have no guarantee on their investment.” on the insurance company and ensuring their continued participation in the market. The company would then pass on the savings to the consumer and premiums would not rise as much.

Despite the state’s large contribution, however, Wisconsin taxpayers have no guarantee on their investment. There isn’t a single assurance that insurance companies will actually use the money in a productive manner. Rates will still rise and it’s unclear

how much this measure will affect health care costs. It’s a relatively small plan that will have a very little effect on most people in Wisconsin.

The plan’s limited scope has not stopped the governor from aggressively tooting his own horn. Despite a long record of sabotaging common sense health care solutions, Walker portrays himself as some sort of bipartisan visionary — someone who can take the best from both sides and craft effective legislation.

It’s nonsense. But don’t expect this delusional self-promotion to go away anytime soon, and don’t expect this measure to have a dramatic effect.

There are real steps the governor could take to drastically improve health care in Wisconsin. Giving states money to expand Medicaid was a key part of the Affordable Care Act. States who accepted this money could expand the number of citizens receiving Medicaid and, as a result, these citizens could have far lower uninsured rates. But Walker, afraid of damaging his conservative bona fides, wouldn’t do it. Instead, he let Wisconsin’s taxpayers subsidize other states while guaranteeing they saw no return. Walker

could easily change his mind, but the prospect is unlikely. For some reason, spending $200 million on insurance companies is more aligned with Walker’s conservative principles than spending $200 million on health care for Wisconsinites.

Walker could also open up BadgerCare as a public option for everybody in the state.

Estimates show an average consumer who buys coverage on the individual market saves $4,400 using this option. It would have a very real effect on health care in this state, improving access and cost and helping guard against Republicans’ destructive efforts to reverse the gains of the Affordable Care Act. Unfortunately, Walker will not take these steps to dramatically improve health care in Wisconsin. His plan is designed to score votes in November, not shore up a system in need of assistance. It’s a carefully calculated political move to score votes and improve his image — concerns our governor seems to value above all else.

Will Maher (wmaher2@wisc.edu) is a sophomore majoring in history and international studies.

Use of IMEs with Wisconsin companies indicative of corruption

Independent medical examiners act in interest of company by putting money in pockets, rather than focus on patients

by Adam Ramer Columnist

As corporations grow, it becomes more and more within the corporation’s interest to uphold this wealth and capital at all costs, and not let the little things — like the physical and financial well being of their workers — get in the way. So, not unsurprisingly, when a worker gets injured on the job, the corporation will take as many steps as possible to ensure its bottom line stays nice and pretty.

One way that directly hurts the worker and benefits only the employer is through the vast usage of an Independent Medical Examiner, whose sole job in the world is to act in the interest of the company or insurance agency to “evaluate” the victims — often belittling their clamorous experiences and injuries in efforts to safeguard against the company dishing out too much money on its employee.

There’s nothing “independent” about these examiners, who companies hire and pay to carry out somehow unbiased medical opinions, which the examiners then report back to their bosses on the true damages incurred by the employee.

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and-client relationship that is so detestable and corrupt. By acting in the best interests of the company, IMEs get a hefty paycheck in return, effectively throwing the injured worker under the bus.

The only reason the public warrants IMEs or why they even exist is due to Wisconsin’s leniency toward who can evaluate a patient. The legislation stands that a company or insurance agency can handpick their own medical examiner — who don’t need to be licensed by the state — to come to Wisconsin and carry out their examination.

Companies often pay these IMEs extremely well to fly in and meet with the injured worker for a few minutes, write up their hot take on why the worker shouldn’t receive more than is necessary and, often, declare that certain injuries are preexisting or not related to the incident.

It’s the little things that sway a judge’s rulings: Show a little emotion in your examination? Well, it could be held that you’re exaggerating your complaints.

Even in theory, it’s hard to understand why this law even exists. In a perfect world, it is valid for a company’s own IME to examine their employee since they want their own people

doing the examination, but that in-and-of-itself is so transparently flawed. First and foremost, by having an examiner remunerated by the employer or insurance company, the examiner will naturally and inherently act in the best interests of the employer. They have no reason to act objectively. It is in their monetary incentive to help discredit the injured worker and minimize injuries for corporations to maximize their

“By disregarding the interests

of the company, medical examinations suddenly become more balanced.” bottom lines.

Take Richard Decker of Cedar Grove, for example: After an arduous back and forth endeavor of legal escapades, a judge decided to rule on the side of the IME and his employer instead of his own personal physician. In the

ruling, the judge deemed Decker’s injuries healed, even though he must take daily doses of morphine and has obtained cognitive and physical ailments from the workplace injury.

It’s blatantly obvious the considerations nor the injuries of the actual worker matter anywhere in this equation, and why would they? If the IME didn’t side with the company, they would be out of a job. This exploitation of the worker, carried out by the employer through the proxy of an IME, is inherently and unequivocally a conflict of interest. But there is such a remarkably easy solution: Mandate that the IME needs to be statesanctioned or a state employee.

By disregarding the interests of the company, medical examinations suddenly become far more balanced. If there’s an injury, and the company wants an independent evaluator, then the evaluator should be just that: independent.

There’s absolutely no reason for an IME to be in the pockets of corporations. It’s detrimental to the injured worker and prosperous for companies zealous for profit, which effectively debases the purpose of the IME in the first place.

Adam Ramer (aramer2@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in history and politics.

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Prison labor exploitative, unproductive toward inmate rehabilitation

Employment of current inmates in Dane County redefines purpose of incarceration while improving shrinking labor force

by Cait Gibbons Columnist

Scores of primarily black men hunch over their labor, working in inhumane conditions.

They do not run away, they do not receive compensation and they do not have a choice.

They have been stripped of their humanity.

Think we’re talking about slavery in the 1800s? Think again. We’re talking about modern-day prison labor.

Prisons around the United States — from private, for-profit prisons to federal prisons to state prisons — exploit prisoners as a source of cheap labor. Prisoners considered “medically able” are required to work within the institution. Some prisoners do receive some payment for the work, but it is negligible at best: The Bureau of Prisons pays inmates around $0.12 an hour for their labor. Between convict leasing, the U.S. Federal Prison Industries, and other means of prisoner-manufacturing, penal labor is a billion-dollar industry.

Prisoners work mainly in production. They roast potatoes, sell cattle and make everything from office chairs to car parts to pillows. If you take comfort in purchasing clothing marked “Made in the USA” because it absolves you of the guilt of supporting sweatshops abroad, I’ve got some news for you: If you look on the inside of your tag, it should actually say, “Made in your own backyard by exploited workers making next to nothing, many of whom were probably wrongly convicted, most of whom pose little to no threat to society and all of whom deserve much more respect than what our prison-industrial complex has given them.”

So, how is this legal? Wasn’t slavery abolished in 1865 thanks to the 13th Amendment?

Well, yes and no. The 13th Amendment contains a provision legalizing this form of slavery: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”

Prison labor came to fruition immediately after the ratification of the 13th Amendment.

Strictly speaking, the abolition of slavery was devastating to the U.S. economy, so people scrambled to find a way around the law.

Vagrancy — being unemployed — became illegal. Businesses refused to hire black people, so police threw black people in jail for vagrancy.

The very same businesses then contracted out free prison labor. In other words, prison labor is just slavery by another name.

Prison labor is now often justified under the guise of rehabilitation and vocational training to prepare prisoners for reintegration into society.

Photo · Employing current inmates satisfies the ever-growing need for labor while promoting inmate rehabilitation and reducing recidivisim.

Courtesy of Flickr user Thomas Hawkl In reality, most of the jobs prisoners do are menial tasks unlikely to bolster their resumés.

In recent years, however, the record-low unemployment rate has led to an increasingly competitive job market, creating opportunities for people who would otherwise have a tough time finding a job: Namely, those with criminal records, disabilities, long bouts of unemployment and, now, even current inmates.

According to the New York Times, prisoners in a minimum-security correctional facility in Dane County have the option of working at a legitimate job at full wage. This program is completely optional, and participants make just as much as their un-incarcerated coworkers.

Furthermore, they have the option to continue working once they get out of prison.

With the shrinking labor pool, many businesses have opened up their job positions

to people with fewer prior qualifications, meaning they are willing to do more in-house training. This provides employed inmates with the opportunity to actually develop skills that can be used in careers and life beyond prison.

Programs like this, along with education of inmates and increased access to mental health care for prisoners help redefine the purpose of incarceration. This is a question that we seem to have trouble answering: Why do we put people in jail? Is it to protect the law-abiding citizens by separating out the dangerous ones? To teach the criminals a lesson? To help them learn from their misdeeds? To teach them how to behave better so they may rejoin society in a more productive way?

Think about all the different terms we use to refer to incarceration. Prison, penitentiary, reformatory, correctional facility, detention

center. We use all these “interchangeably,” but they actually all are pretty different from each other.

The purpose of incarceration — particularly for non-violent offenders who make up 90 percent of federal prisoners — should be to help people learn from their wrongdoing and help them become better. Productive rehabilitation has been shown to reduce recidivism, making our society safer overall. We should be investing into programs like this, which support people during and after incarceration, supply quality workers to businesses in an ethical way and continue to chip away at the archaic, racist institutions that have been legally ingrained into our society.

Cait Gibbons (cgibbons3@wisc.edu) sophomore studying statistics and Chinese.

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UW football running backs make historic waves at Super Bowl

Corey Clement, James White, along with host of other former Badgers make their presence felt at Minneapolis game

by Brice Schreter Sports Writer

In the history of the Super Bowl only two running backs have ever had 100 or more yards receiving. Their names? James White, who did it in last year ’s Super Bowl, and Corey Clement who did it on Sunday. The two were teammates at UW in 2013 when Clement backed up White and fellow badger great Melvin Gordon. On Sunday in Minneapolis, it was Clement and the Eagles who got the better of White and his Patriots. Clement’s impact on the game cannot be understated. In addition to tallying over 100 yards receiving he was involved in arguably two of the biggest plays of the night. aaso had a 55 yard reception which was the longest play for either team all night. This 55 yard reception, incredibly, was only his third biggest play of the night.

The first of these two game changing plays happened in the 2nd quarter on a critical fourth and goal. Doug Pederson, the Eagles Head Coach, elected to forego a field goal attempt and go for a touchdown. His play call was genius and it all began with a direct snap to rookie running back Corey Clement.

Clement fielded the snap instead of Quarterback Nick Foles. He then rolled to his left and flipped the ball to tight end, and former high school quarterback, Tre Burton.

Burton reversed field and threw a strike to quarterback Nick Foles who had slipped out of the backfield virtually unnoticed and was wide open in the end zone. In a postgame interview a reporter asked Clement about what he thought prior to running such a risky play. He responded, “Believing in Coach Peterson’s philosophy. You can’t second guess it.” Clement and the rest of the Eagles had bought in to the risky play and it resulted in a momentum changing touchdown and a 10 point lead on the mighty Patriots heading into halftime.

In the third quarter Clement once again heard his number called. The Eagles held a slim 22-19 lead at this point when Quarterback Nick Foles dropped back and delivered an over-the-shoulder strike to Clement in the back of the end zone. Clement just barely kept his feet in bounds as he hauled in the catch, or so he thought. The referees put the play under replay review which lasted for an agonizingly long time.

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was going through his head during the review Clement said he that prayed to God, “ ‘Please don’t take this away from me’ because you never know when these moments are going to come back”. No matter how much he goes on to accomplish in his career it is difficult to imagine any career defining moment eclipsing this one.

One the other side of the ball James White, former Badger, and star of last year ’s Super Bowl comeback had a very strong day himself.

White finished the contest with 45 rushing yards 21 receiving yards and a touchdown, his fourth overall in the last two Super Bowls. He has been a valuable member of the Patriots for the past two seasons.

Former Badger defensive tackle Beau Allen also played in the game recording two tackles for the Eagles. Meanwhile, former Badger Chris Maragos missed the game with a knee injury.

The success of these two backs is no aberration and follows a consistent trend of

Badger running backs finding success in the NFL. Ron Dayne, Montee Ball, and breakout NFL pro bowler Melvin Gordon are just some examples to name a few.

Current Badger freshmen Jonathan Taylor looks to be next in the seemingly never ending assembly line of Wisconsin running backs who have moved on to NFL success.

He’ll have to wait at least another two years until his NFL chance though as pro rules require players to complete their Junior season of college football before being eligible for the pros.

While Clement’s overnight success in the

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Wisconsin basketball falls short in latest Big Ten matchups

Badgers continue to struggle as conference losing streak extends to five games following losses to Northwestern, Maryland

by Will Stern Sports Editor

Continuing an abysmal conference season, the University of Wisconsin (10-14, 3-8 Big Ten) lost 60-52 against Northwestern University (14-10, 5-6 Big Ten) Thursday night.

The Badgers appeared outmatched early in this contest, trailing 18-1 to start off the game. But, for the latter part of the second half, the Badgers were within single digits, closing the lead to as few as six points.

Northwestern was able to maintain their lead by hitting their free throws efficiently, knocking down 13-15 in the second half.

Being a veteran team, this came a lot easier for the Wildcats in this contest than it has for the Badgers, who have had difficulty closing out games of late.

The most impressive scorer in the contest was Dererk Pardon, who was a

perfect 8-8 on the night with a team-high of 17 points. But, Northwestern’s unselfish play and ability to distribute the ball is what separated them in the game as each starter had at least eight points.

Wisconsin also distributed the ball well, with four players scoring more than 10 points. But, the shot efficiency was not there as the Badgers shot 32.8 percent onfield goals and 26.9 percent from the three.

The most glaring hole on the box score was Brevin Pritzl, who went a surprising 0-11 from the floor and 0-9 from deep after shooting 38.4 percent in his previous four games.

Despite getting the win, one of the most surprising statistics for either team was Bryant McIntosh’s seven turnovers. The senior guard averages just 2.5 per game, but high effort defense by Brad Davison and Khalil Iverson were able to force some important steals to keep Wisconsin in the

game.

In their next contest against Maryland, the Badgers started out hot, knocking

“The most glaring hole on the box score was Brevin Pritzl, who went a surprising 0-11 from the floor and 0-9 from deep after shooting 38.4 percent in his previous four games.”

down three three-pointers within the first eight minutes of the game. After Maryland took a 10-point lead at the half, Wisconsin battled back in the second period.

Once the Badgers came back, the game went back and forth with eight lead

changes in the final 10 minutes of the contest. After a jumper by Kevin Huerter extended the lead to four with 27 seconds left, Brad Davison gave Wisconsin a chance at a comeback with a clutch three-point shot with 10 on the clock to close the lead to one. Unfortunately, Maryland hit their free throws and Wisconsin couldn’t finish off what would have been an incredible comeback.

Although it was a losing effort, Aleem Ford had one of his best games of the season against the Terps. Ford didn’t get much rest in this game, notching a careerhigh 38 minutes while shooting 4-5 from the three-point line for 12 points.

Hopefully, Wisconsin can gain positive momentum after a hard-fought loss and end their losing skid Thursday night at Illinois.

UW football secures commmitment from possible future quarterback

Badgers notch ninth overall quarterback prospect in 2019 class, their highest ranked prospect at position in recent memory

by Will Stern Sports Editor

Playing quarterback for the University of Wisconsin Badgers is a good gig.

Fans will treat any completed pass like they are playing with house money, and they get to stay nice and safe behind the perennially talented offensive line.

Perhaps this is what led four-star recruit Graham Mertz to commit to Wisconsin back in October. The Badgers landing a four-star player is news, but a quarterback? Times are changing in Madison.

Not only is Mertz the ninth-ranked professional-style quarterback in the national class of 2019 according to 247 Sports, but since committing to Wisconsin, he has received offers from countless elite schools.

The University of Michigan, The Ohio State University and the University of Georgia have all offered the 6-foot-4 Kansas native a chance to reconsider, though Mertz remains Madison-bound as of now.

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newly minted quarterback coach Jon Budmayr. Budmayr was in Mertz’ shoes only about 10 years ago. He was recruited as a three-star quarterback to play for Wisconsin back in 2008, though injuries derailed his career.

This season as a junior, Mertz started his first varsity games for the Blue Valley North High School Mustangs and immediately shined.

His touchdown-interception ratio of 45-6 on the season compliments his 62 percent completion rate, which may have something to do with the Mustangs taking home their first ever state championship this season.

In the state championship game, Mertz sealed the title with a 15-yard touchdown run with just under a minute remaining in the game. Not to mention the 462 yards Mertz notched on 24 completions in 30 attempts. It’s obvious Mertz has no problem with the spotlight.

His game tape shows a confident, polished field general with a strong arm and a smooth delivery. Although he’s listed as a pro-style quarterback, Mertz has shown a superb ability to make plays on the run,

tossing long bombs while avoiding rabid defenses.

Still, Mertz can step up in the pocket and nail receivers across the middle without hesitation. His height surely doesn’t hurt — he can see the whole field as well as any quarterback in the nation, and it shows in his decision making.

It will be interesting to see the state of quarterback affairs ongoing in the Badger locker room by the time Mertz makes his way to Madison in 2019. By then, Alex Hornibrook will be a senior and Jack Coan will be a junior.

Along with 2018 recruit Chase Wolf, the quarterback situation of the future in Madison looks to be teeming with competition.

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Jonathan Taylor already ran amuck this season with inconsistent but improved play from Hornibook. The ceiling for a Badger team with a true dual-threat offense to accompany their recurrent defensive greatness is higher than ever.

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Four Badgers drafted in Major League Soccer superdraft

UW seniors Mark Segbers, Chris Mueller highlight all-time Badger graduating class as they move on play at pro levels

by Danny Farber Assosciate Sports Editor

After a successful season at home, four University of Wisconsin men’s soccer players will be heading to MLS this spring.

UW seniors Chris Mueller, Mark Segbers, Tom Barlow and Mike Catalano will all represent Wisconsin in the MLS after being selected in the MLS SuperDraft Jan. 19th in Philadelphia.

Mueller and Segbers were the two highest selections, going sixth and ninth respectively in the first round. This is the only time in Wisconsin program history that two players received a selection in the top 10 of the MLS draft.

Mueller, a senior from Schaumburg, Illinois, dominated the collegiate game this year, leading the nation in assists, 2o, and the Big Ten in shots on goal, 30, and points, 38, to earn All-Big Ten first team and Big Ten offensive player of the year honors.

But, Mueller’s stardom was not given to him — he earned it through hard work and daily preparation.

As a freshman, Mueller only started five of the team’s games, well behind his teammate Segbers who had 15 that same year. Somehow though, Mueller still finished 8th in all-time scoring, 22, at Wisconsin and second in assists, 35.

Head coach John Trask said Mueller has come a long way since his freshman year. “[Mueller] came a long way in terms of shifting the level of professional things like eating, nutrition, weight training and taking care of his body,” Trask said.

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Trask believes Meuller has a promising professional career ahead of him. Most professional scouts see Mueller’s offensive skill and attacking ability as his most valuable assets.

“There’s no question Chris [Mueller] is an attacking player that’s where he’ll play at the professional level whether he plays the highmid field or some people see him as a true number 9 or a box finisher,” Trask said.

Segbers, a senior from St. Louis, Missouri, played at an extremely high level as well, earning All-Big Ten second team in his final season at the university. While Segbers’ role in the pros is less certain than Mueller’s, his talent level and ability to learn new skills propelled him up draft boards.

Trask used Segbers largely in midfield and attacking areas. At the next level, Segbers figures to translate into more of a wingback.

Trask has used his combine-coaching experience to prepare Segbers defensively despite the fact that it wasn’t necessarily his role at UW. “The most important thing is you’re putting the best players in the position that can win games for UW,” Trask said.

Segbers impressed scouts and as a result, ended up moving all the way up to ninth in the draft.

While Mueller and Segbers may get more of the attention, the other draftees — Barlow, selected 39th, and Catalano, selected 54th — deserve praise for their achievements as well.

Though all the players drafted will likely spend time in the USL, a developmental league for the MLS, as later picks Barlow and Catalano will likely need to spend more time on their affiliate teams.

Trask wanted to make clear that all the players drafted were in excellent situations to succeed. As for Barlow and Catalano, he noted that each of their USL affiliated teams are close in proximity to their MLS team, which will make the adjustment easier on a first-year player and also increase vertical integration between the teams.

Barlow will commute from Bethlehem to Philadelphia for the Union while for Catalano, the Red Bulls are in the same location as their affiliate in Harrison, New Jersey.

With such an impressive draft class leaving, next year may be more challenging for the Badgers. With returning starters and exciting young players like Alex Alfaro, there is a lot to be optimistic about with the Badgers.

Trask is aware that repeating last year’s success as Big Ten champions will not be easy with a much younger roster.

“We’re bringing in some very good players, and you could imagine that getting four players drafted is helping our recruiting ... but that might not play out definitely in 2018, but going forward in 2019 and 2020,” Trask said.“It’s not going to be easy, there’s going to be some very strong teams next year. But I think we’ll be ready for the challenge and I’m really looking forward to it.”

While it’s always tough for a team to lose their star players, Wisconsin’s soccer program is on the rise under Trask, and the Badgers are looking like they’ll be one of the more exciting Big Ten teams to watch for years to come.

Photo · Mark Segbers was the ninth overall pick in the Major League Soccer superdraft on Jan. 19.

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