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Madison begins its own World Music Festival at Memorial Union, spanning more than two weeks and hosting acts from around the world.

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After painful loss of friend, Gaglianone honors him with number change and game-winning kick against Louisiana State University. The UW kicker has been perfect on kicks since the change.

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

Thursday 9/15 “Esther’s Descendants” at Broom Street Theater, 8 p.m., $11 The Falcon, Arms Aloft at the Frequency, 9 p.m., $15

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Troyboi, Gent & Jawns at the Majestic Theatre, 9 p.m., $18

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Wednesday 9/14 “The African Company Presents Richard III” at American Players Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $75 Wild Child at the Majestic Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $15

Thursday 9/15 Troyboi, Gent & Jawns at the Majestic Theatre, 9 p.m., $18

The Kills at the Majestic Theatre, 7 p.m., FREE

Saturday 9/17 Willy Street Fair, 2 p.m., FREE

Show at Atlas Improv Company, 8 p.m., $8 Frightened Rabbit at the Majestic Theatre, 11:30 p.m., $18

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Madison World Music Festival at the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union, noon, FREE

Friday 9/16 The Kills at the Majestic Theatre, 7 p.m., FREE

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Sunday 9/18 Dogtoberfest at Capital Brewery, 11 a.m., $10 donation Gold Panda at the Majestic Theatre, 8 p.m., $17

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New organization hopes to be voice of students across state

Student Power Alliance members highlight group’s goals to improve outreach, lobbying efforts, connect UW System campuses

by Vidushi Saxena State Editor

When United Council for University of Wisconsin students was defunded in early spring, a group of students decided they were not going to sit around and leave their peers without a voice.

United Council represented students from all around the state at the local and national level on a number of issues. Assembly Republicans funded the council but were unable to continue doing so after early spring.

Aiming to continue United Council’s legacy and initiate one of their own, Wisconsin students created the Student Power Alliance. SPA looks to bring together students from all over Wisconsin and give them the ability to address student issues such as college affordability, sustainability or women’s reproductive health, UW-Madison student and SPA member Ian Oyler said.

“We are working toward engaging in workforce development and allowing students to connect with other students in Wisconsin and further their educational experience,” Oyler said.

SPA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that branches out of a number of other organizations like UW-Madison Blackout and Blindside. It is an arm of Wisconsin Voices, an organization that works to improve community issues in the state, Oyler said.

Bringing Wisconsin’s students together

The organization’s main focus this semester is to link campuses around Wisconsin, including technical colleges and two-year universities. SPA member Lindsey Zblewski said current SPA members come from UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse, UWMilwaukee, Lawrence University and UWFond Du Lac, among other institutions. Of these, approximately six are UW-Madison students.

SPA’s UW-Madison chapter, also known as the Student X Coalition, is the first of its kind in the state. It will work to create and train individual student leadership teams on other campuses in effort to create chapters of their own, Oyler said.

Zblewski said representation from different institutions is paramount to effectively address student issues. SPA’s goal is to have student voices heard not only within their communities but also on higher platforms like the state legislature, she said.

“We want to get students to come together through different campuses and see what we want Wisconsin to look like,” Zblewski said.

“Because we are the youth and we will be continuing to the career force.”

Addressing student issues

Oyler said the student voice is not heard on a number of issues including but not limited to quality of life, environmental racism, Black Lives Matter, women’s reproductive health and affordable college tuition. He said college affordability and university funding are particularly popular

issues among students.

The UW System Board of Regents requested $42.5 million in state aid for the 2017-19 budget, which is approximately half of the $95.2 million it requested for the 201517 budget. Oyler said this was not a feasible strategy because it seemed like UW System was not even “standing up for itself.”

“If anyone knows you always start out negotiating with a higher amount than what you actually think you need,” Oyler said.

“Personally, and after talking with a lot of students, I don’t think it’s a good strategy for our administration and Board of Regents to be negotiating like that.”

Zblewski said the funds that Board of Regents requested are “just not enough” to tackle important student issues. Organizations like SPA also need funds to provide resources for students and to reach out to campuses, which would not be possible with the current budget, she said.

Oyler said once SPA trains students, the students themselves will lobby for change and work on addressing issues that affect them. This training will primarily take place in Madison between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2 in a summit open to all Wisconsin students, he said.

Improving student outreach

With the November elections not too far off, SPA will also work on efforts to get the vote out. Wisconsin is among the top six states where youth could have a disproportionately high impact on the 2016 election. Oyler said SPA wants

to increase voter turnout through outreach activities that will make students aware of how important their vote is.

Oyler said SPA is open to all students as a platform for them to voice their concerns and engage with other students. Zblewski said the organization also looks to reach out to students and staff outside of SPA to give a voice to their opinions as well.

“We want to be the future of outreach in Wisconsin’s workforce,” Zblewski said. “So it’s not just ‘hey talk to us’ but rather we want to talk to students and staff as well.”

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Wisconsin ranks last for startups, experts look to improve climate While overall state business community lacks in growth, Madison still booms with new entrepreneurial groups

by Maija Inveiss City Editor

Even with the creation of new businesses, Wisconsin has landed in last place for the second year in a row when it comes to startup business activity.

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation released a report in late August on state trends, which found that even though key measures of new business creation in the United States are rising, Wisconsin ranked 50th in the nation.

The report looked at three main components: the rate of new entrepreneurs, the the percentage of new entrepreneurs starting businesses because they saw market opportunities and startup density — the rate at which new businesses are created. All of the numbers except startup density rose from 2015, but in comparison to other states all three components were either last or second to last.

Dan Olszewski, the director of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin School of Business, said he thinks Wisconsin was ranked so low because of an older than average population, historically fewer entrepreneurial success stories, a culturally more risk-averse market than other entrepreneurial locations and success in manufacturing and agriculture.

Though Wisconsin as a whole was ranked lower, Olszewski said Madison’s entrepreneurial results are stronger than the state average. He said this is partially due to having UW and Epic Systems both located in the area.

“Both of these organizations are bringing large numbers of incredibly talented individuals to the area to work and study,” Olszewski said. “Some of these individuals stay in the region when they decide to launch their startup.”

In recent years, entrepreneurial community groups like 100state and Capital Entrepreneurs have formed in Madison to connect fellow

business starters in the area.

Olszewski said these groups are a great addition to the entrepreneurial ecosystem so various entrepreneurs can share ideas, build teams, make connections to the community and support one another.

Gregory St. Fort, executive director at 100state, said these coworking spaces are a great way to be close to those who are like-minded or may work with you on projects.

“In the last few years, there have been a lot more collaborations and success coming from the organizations like 100state or gener8tor,” St. Fort said. “I think there’s more of that to come.”

Olszewski said to help improve the overall startup climate, that state should develop initiatives to keep more foreign students in Wisconsin after graduation. Additionally, improving connections in communities to bring entrepreneurs together and ensuring more students graduate with the necessary skills to build businesses of the future are both key factors

as well.

As a way to help students interested in building businesses, he said every semester the Weinert Center holds an event called PartnerUp designed to help students pitch ideas and recruit team members with necessary skills like programming, data analytics and critical thinking.

“Almost all successful startups are built by a team, so while a single individual won’t need all of these skills, they need to be able to build a team that has everything that is required,” Olszewski said.

St. Fort said having more collaboration and coworking spaces throughout all of Wisconsin, could help to improve Wisconsin’s success when it comes to startups.

He also said multiple startups in one location can give more people access to resources that might not have been previously available.

“We need to just keep building on that trend, the resources that are there and see how we can grow from there going forward,” St. Fort said.

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UW researchers team up with MPD to improve officer well-being

Traumatic events take ‘mental toll’ on police, mindfulness-based exercises could be one way to lessen daily stressors

by Gabby Ortiz Campus Editor

The Madison Police Department and the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin are teaming up to launch a pilot study focused on how mindfulness-based methods can improve police officers’ physical and mental well-being.

The pilot study, which will be launched in the fall, is a type of research that is completely new to the Center for Healthy Minds and MPD. The study will focus on helping officers overcome occupational stressors and be resilient in the face of trauma.

Dan Grupe, assistant scientist at the Center for Healthy Minds and a leader of the study, said mindfulness-based practices are about bringing greater awareness to experiences. It’s less about judging an experience as good or bad and more about observing one’s thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them, Grupe said.

“If you find yourself in a certain situation getting really tense and holding your breath, bringing mindfulness and greater awareness to your bodily state may allow you to become more relaxed in a situation that is really stressful,” Grupe said.

According to a 2013 study, nine out of 10 police officers will experience some sort of traumatic event within their first year, Kristen Roman, MPD

captain of community outreach, said.

Traumatic events included both life-threatening and non-life-threatening crises — from being shot at to being exposed to dead or dismembered bodies, according to the study.

Roman said police are often in a constant state of preparing their minds for the next potentially traumatic event.

“There is a wide range of stress factors ranging from fatality accidents, family life, or politics at work,” Roman said. “Always being in a state of readiness for the next call for what could potentially be life threatening takes its mental toll.”

These type of stressors put officers in a vulnerable situation where they can be at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, alcohol and drug abuse and sleep disruptions, Roman said.

Roman said mindfulness-based practices can relieve the stress and trauma that officers experience during their tenure.

Mindfulness exercises are not new to MPD as many officers already practice mindfulness as a part of their own approach to stress management, Roman said. MPD has incorporated simple mindfulness practices at past service training, Roman said.

What is new, however, is that these practices could be tailored specifically to officers if the study is successful, Roman said.

Since there aren’t police agencies in the county who are seriously exploring officer well-being, the timing for this study is groundbreaking, Roman said. It is important that officers take care of their mental well-being before they can take care of others.

“Given the current climate around policecommunity relations, the stress level for police officers has certainly been heightened, making this study even more crucial,” Roman said.

Ultimately, the immediate goal of this pilot study is to see whether this particular form of training is effective at reducing the impact of stress for officers, and whether this training improves stress-related mental and physical health outcomes, Grupe said. If effective, there is hope that there will be a follow-up study.

“Whether this leads to larger departmental policies or programs focused on mindfulness is up to MPD more than us, but I think demonstrating the value of this program on a smaller scale is a necessary prerequisite to considering any such polices or programs on a departmental level,” Grupe said.

There has already been preliminary work in a police department in Oregon that suggests these kinds of practices could be useful for improving police well-being, Grupe said.

The Center for Healthy Minds has applied for additional funding for a follow-up study in which

they hope to use more control groups, Grupe said.

“I don’t want to push this as a cure-all or some ultimate answer to helping cops cope with stress and become more resilient,” Grupe said. “We kind of have to wait to we see what the results of the research are. We are very optimistic to see how this study turns out.”

New initiative showcases diversity, richness of Latino culture ‘Yo Soy’ campaign looks to highlight individuality of marginalized group, push Madison residents to look beyond stereotypes

by Gabby Ortiz Campus Editor

The Latino Professionals Association of the greater Madison area is showcasing their “Yo Soy” initiative this September to highlight the diversity of Latino and Hispanic culture in the face of false stereotypes.

The “Yo Soy” media campaign has showcased the diversity of latino culture since its launch in 2013 and will serve as a kick-off to Hispanic Heritage Month.

LPA President Tania Ibarra said the group’s vision is to cultivate an empowered Latino community that continues to pursue success. There are many different layers to being Latino including place of origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or generation, skills and interests, Ibarra said.

“Yo Soy” looks to highlight these unique differences.

“When the larger community seeks to define the Latino community they kind of want define, such as ‘Latinos do that and this,’” Ibarra said. “When in reality the

Latino community is so diverse that you can’t put it into one definition.”

The “Yo Soy” campaign encourages each person to write their own “Yo Soy” statement describing who they are followed with a profile picture. The goal is to showcase their individuality, Ibarra said.

A “Yo Soy” example would be: “Yo soy an adventurous, multicultural, bilingual, dynamic leader, Ecuadorian immigrant, first generation college graduate, mami, hija, hermana, amiga, espouse, certified public accountant,” Ibarra said.

News representations continuously tie the Latino community to the issues of illegal immigration and drug cartels, attaching a negative stigma to Latinos, Ibarra said.

People understand the Latino community through the lens of politicians and those in power instead of through their own lenses, Ibarra said.

Salvador Carranza, University of Wisconsin System senior academic planner of student affairs, said that many people stereotype the Latino community as one whole instead of acknowledging the diversity within the Latino community.

“Despite all of the rhetoric you hear out

there, especially in the political environment, all Latinos regardless of background and status are making enormous contributions to this country, and that they feel like true members regardless of where they came from,” Carranza said.

At UW, Carranza said of about the 44,000 students only about 1,600 are from the Latino community — making up about 4.6 percent of the student body, Carranza said.

Since the Latino community makes up such a small portion of UW, Carranza said it’s important for there to be specific support systems, resources and programs to meet the needs of the Latino community. Carranza emphasized that the more opportunities the Latino community has for growth, the better it will be for the entire UW community.

“It sometimes it seems like we are in an invisible community, like an afterthought,” Carranza said. “It is a matter of justice and human rights.”

In addition to the “Yo Soy” initiative, LPA partners with local organizations and other professional entities, including UW, to share their vibrant community, celebrate diversity, and build their professional capacity, Leslie Orrantia, LPA spokesperson, said in an

email to The Badger Herald.

The LPA and UW have a long history of working together. Many Latino campus leaders were involved in the founding of LPA, Orrantia said. UW and LPA have collaborated for a number of events from a mixer with Latino law students to resumebuilding workshops, Orrantia said.

LPA also has various leadership programs and career coaching programs that they conduct throughout the year, with the end goal of empowering each other, Ibarra said.

Many Latinos are first-generation graduates, Ibarra said, so these opportunities help give them a better understanding of the workforce.

Without the help of LPA and other programs, efforts to diversify the workforce won’t be successful, Carranza said.

“The Latinx community is very hardworking, reliable, and not afraid to do the most difficult task,” Carranza said. “With the help of the LPA and other programs, they can contribute even more to the community.”

All who participate in “Yo Soy” will come back together to recognize their efforts at LPA’s “Building Our Legacy” event Oct. 15.

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State abortion rate keeps dropping, activists discuss implications Pro-life organizations say decline is due to changing attitudes, pro-choice groups argue increased contraception is cause City Editor

For the sixth consecutive year in the row, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the number of abortions performed dropped, but pro-life and pro-choice organizations differ on what they believe is the cause.

Compared to 2014, where 5,640 abortions were performed, 2015 saw only 5,461 performed — a 2.5 percent decrease.

While the drop in the number of abortions reported for Wisconsin residents is not as large as in previous years, the state has been following a steady decline since 2009.

Defunding leads to Planned Parenthood to closing its doors

The drop in abortions performed comes at a time when the Legislature voted to defund Planned Parenthood.

Since 2011, Planned Parenthood has lost approximately $1 million in funding from the state each year, Nicole Safar, director of government relations & legal advocacy at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, said.

In the last six years, five Planned Parenthood clinics have closed, Safar said. Most recently, the Appleton abortion clinic permanently closed its doors to women in northern Wisconsin.

During that period, Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature have made restricting access to abortion a high priority, Safar said.

“There is a political culture that has tilted toward life,” Safar said.

Restricted access to abortions in Wisconsin

Two sides with two answers

For pro-choice organizations the main takeaway from the recent drop is simple: Access to contraception works.

The number of abortions performed is not the only thing declining in Wisconsin — fewer teens are getting pregnant, too, Cussen said.

“What pro-life organizations want you to think when they see this stat is that more women are choosing life over abortion — and there is no evidence to support that theory,” Cussen said. “It’s really fewer women are getting pregnant because they have access to family planning.”

From 2011 to 2014, the teen birth rate dropped by 8 percent, with an additional prior decrease of 13 percent from 2010, according to the Guttmacher Institute.

As the rate of unintended pregnancies go down, abortions follow — and that’s what organizations like Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin have seen, Safar said.

But pro-life organizations still contend abortions are dropping because more women are choosing not to abort their children, rather than less women getting pregnant.

Wisconsin Right to Life Legislative Director Chelsea Shields pointed to Sonya’s Law as an example of why women are choosing life.

This 2013 law requires women to get an ultrasound before receiving an abortion, Shields said, allowing women to hear the heartbeat and an oral, medical description of the fetus.

The year after Sonya’s Law passed, Shields said Wisconsin Right to Life lauded a 10 percent decrease in the number of abortions performed in Wisconsin.

“Passing pro-life legislation, working to build a culture of life, educating people about the reality of abortion, working with pro-life pregnancy centers to support women in crisis pregnancies — all that combined has made a significant contribution to this awesome trend that we’re seeing,” Shields said.

Increased financial support leads women to rethink abortion

While Hrdi said it is best for a child to be parented by his or her own parent, ProLife Wisconsin still networks with other organizations to help women find a proper placement for adoption.

Planned Parenthood continues to focus on contraception

Despite mixed views on abortion, a majority of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s services remain dedicated to family planning options and preventative care, Safar said.

While Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin only has two abortion clinics in the state, they still provide a full range of basic preventative care, ranging from cancer screenings and breast exams to birth control counseling and education, Safar said.

Since education and access to family planning is the only thing that prevent abortion, Cussen said it’s important that access to contraceptives remains available because “everyone benefits from abortion rates declining.” “[More access to contraceptives] means fewer people are getting pregnant when they don’t want to get pregnant, and that’s what we’re all for,” Cussen said.

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Causes for the drop could also stem from continued financial support for women from pro-life organizations. In “building a culture of life,” Shields hopes to enhance the resources available to women so they are “empowered to choose life.”

When a woman is facing an unexpected pregnancy, sometimes she doesn’t know if she’ll be able to pay rent next month, or be able to support the child, Shields said.

“We offer emergency grants for women who are at a point where they think ‘I either keep this child or pay my rent,’” Sheilds said. “We are contacted by pregnancy centers throughout the state so we can help find the financial assistance she needs so she doesn’t have to make that life or death decision based on finances.”

The majority of the emergency grants are funded by Wisconsin Right to life supporters, Shields said. Typically, a life-affirming pregnancy center will call them and inform them of the circumstances. Then, they will reach out to the woman to see how they can support her.

Whether it be rent or medical bills, Shields said, they do whatever they can do so the decision to abort never comes down to finances.

In the event that a woman chooses to go through with a pregnancy, but not keep the child, both organizations work with a network of adoption agencies to properly place the child.

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While pro-choice organizations denounce these restrictions, organizations like ProLife Wisconsin celebrate these changes and see them as a cause for the continued decline in abortions, Jade Hrdi, Pro-Life Wisconsin spokesperson, said.

With the Planned Parenthood facility recently closing in Appleton area, Hrdi said even more women will have to “choose” in northern Wisconsin. Hrdi said Pro-Life Wisconsin hopes for this trend to continue as more mothers become educated about the consequences of abortion.

But Eliza Cussen, executive director for NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin, said decreased access to clinics doesn’t contribute to the decline in abortion rates because women will simply travel around the state to have the procedure done.

“We know if a woman wants to end her pregnancy, she will — she will just travel further and go through some more hurdles

to get it,” Cussen said. “Restricting access to abortion clinics does not actually decrease the number of abortions — that’s a complete fallacy.”

Many women in rural areas of Wisconsin are also left without primary reproductive healthcare, forcing them to drive up to 30 or 60 miles to get to the nearest clinic, Safar said.

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Madison startup seeks to give public stronger voice on legislation Polco allows Dane County citizens use e-ballots to vote, comment on policy issues via smartphones, computers

by Catherine Guden State Editor

A new website called Polco could change the way Dane County residents voice their opinions on public policy.

Polco is a new Madison startup company and their website, which allows people to vote and comment on county legislation through their smartphones and computers, went live in Dane County a few weeks ago, said Nick Mastronardi, co-founder and chief executive officer of Polco.

The Dane County Clerks’ Office is partnering with Polco to present legislative issues in an easier and more interesting format that will allow more citizens to give feedback on various policy topics, County Clerk Scott McDonnell said.

“Their product was really interesting in that one of the problems we have in county government, is that it’s not always clear what county issues affect city residents or students,” McDonnell said.

Polco creates e-ballots for citizens to vote on topics that are relevant to Dane County residents, Mastronardi said. The ballots can

also be embedded into different websites, so citizens can vote and comment on issues from there. Dane County’s website, for instance, currently has Polco e-ballots embedded into it, Mastronardi said.

Mastronardi said all of the votes connect to the Polco central database where they are cross referenced against voter registration files to keep people from voting more than once. The county can also analyze the data, look at break-downs by districts as well as see what websites gain the most participation, Mastronardi said.

Though the citizen votes will not directly determine policy decisions, Mastronardi said the data collected will give officials greater access to public opinion, which will, hopefully, influence legislative outcomes.

One of Polco’s goals is to find ways to market to students to hear their voices, Mastronardi said. Polco wants to partner with University of Wisconsin political science professors since they already promote the importance of policy participation.

“Polco would be a great [tool] to introduce in classrooms to get younger demographics involved in policies,”

Mastronardi said.

Student involvement in Polco would also help the county to address issues that are important to students, such as water quality and transit, McDonnell said.

Mastronardi started Polco in May 2015.

While serving in the Air Force. He was inspired by the book “The Wisdom of Crowds” by James Surowiecki, which highlights the importance of having structured systems for people to voice their opinions.

Mastronardi previously worked on the president’s Council of Economic Advisers in the White House where he was responsible for making policy decisions. During his time there, Mastronardi said he wanted to find a way to add more community voices into policy-making.

“I thought getting input from a large number of people could be really helpful,” Mastronardi said. “That kind of cemented the idea in my head and we started building a prototype.”

In addition to being a platform for county issues, Polco is looking to expand to become a platform to discuss city and state policies, Mastronardi said.

Polco is currently working on developing an agreement with the city of Madison, similar to the agreement that has been established with Dane County, Mastronardi said. This would allow Polco to be used on the city level.

Ald. Zach Wood, District 8, said though Polco does not have a formal contract with the city, they have presented their website before members of City Council, who also have had access to a demo version. Wood said Polco is a company he thinks the city will look into in the future.

“I am excited to see where they go as a company because I think it is an interesting idea,” Wood said.

Polco is also looking into including state legislation on their website in the future, Mastronardi said, but an official agreement is not yet being developed.

Mastronardi said his company is excited to start working with Dane County and encourage participation in local government.

“We love to work with any community organization who has a membership of people that recognize how important local government policy is,” Mastronardi said.

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Dane County Board approves market study on Alliant Energy Center Building needs infrastructure updates, supervisors hope to make campus more attractive, competitive with other venues

by Alice Vagun City Editor

After nearly two years of debate on the aging Alliant Energy Center, the Dane County Board approved a market study to help improve the 164-acre campus.

The Alliant Energy Center is a multibuilding complex that most University of Wisconsin students probably recognize for its coliseum, which has welcomed various artists for concerts over the years. The building itself, however, is outdated and needs improvements to it’s infrastructure.

The board gave the green light Sept. 8 for a $139,000 contract with the Chicago-based development agency, Hunden Strategic Partners, to conduct the study and find recommendations on how to make the venue more competitive.

Despite Dane County Executive Joe Parisi’s previous hesitations to move forward with the study, he signed off on the contract. Dane County Board Chair Sharon Corrigan said the hope with the study is that it will allow the board to plan for the future in a way that they will have a sustainable facility that brings economic vitality to Dane County.

With so much space on the campus, Mark Clarke, executive director at the Alliant Energy Center, said he hopes the market

study and the economic impact study that comes along with it will help determine what kind of business the center needs.

At the moment, Clarke said he believes there is a market that the center hasn’t gone after yet.

“Based on the type of businesses out there, we hope [the study] will show us what changes we might need to make to the campus or to the individual buildings,” Clarke said.

Both Corrigan and Clarke expressed an interest in bringing in more hotels and restaurants on and around Alliant campus space. Clarke added that they hope the market study shows what type of businesses are “right” for different areas of the campus.

Some of the buildings are getting outdated and not up to the industry-standard of similar venues across the country, Clarke said.

Since the draft report of the study is expected to come in either December or January, it is still too early to know how any future projects on the campus will be funded. Corrigan’s hope is to bring in private investors, along with partnering up with the city of Madison.

While the Alliant Energy Center has struggled for the past decade with losses in revenue, Corrigan said it has “bounced back” in the last two years, with an $864,000 increase in revenue between 2014 and 2015.

Corrigan said this increase shows the center

has promise and that the study is worthwhile.

“I think there is hope we will have private investment in and around the campus, but the specific answers of that are going to be driven by what we see in the market study,” Corrigan said.

But for Supervisor Dennis O’Laughlin, District 20, the idea of the market study seems “premature.”

Currently, he said there are three entities involved in the endeavor, those being the city of Madison, the town of Madison and Dane County. Until the city resolves the issues with the annexation of the Town of Madison, O’Laughlin said it will be hard to do a “realistic” market study.

An additional concern that would have to be addressed is the Clarion Hotel’s restriction that prohibits other hotels from being built on the campus, O’Laughlin said.

Once these matters are settled, O’Laughlin said the Alliant Energy Center Marissa Haegele needs to bring a full The Badger Herald service community to its

campus — meaning hotels, office parks and restaurants should be built to attract visitors to Madison.

“All of this has to be looked at as far as an overall goal of making this a complete community,” O’Laughlin said. “We have to join hands and join forces in order to make this a one-stop shop.”

Madison creates subcommittee to address clean energy concerns Group hopes to gather community voice to improve city sustainability plan, but some argue goals aren’t ‘aggressive’ enough

by Nicole Ki Contributer

Continuing their efforts to move toward cleaner energy, the city of Madison created a subcommittee to reexamine and update sustainability its goals.

The subcommittee, which falls under the Sustainable Madison Committee, hopes to include more community voices when addressing the city’s concerns for the environment — particularly with Madison’s Energy Plan.

The primary goals of the plan are to reduce 80 percent of carbon emissions by 2050, have 25 percent of electricity, heating and transportation energy come from renewable sources by 2025 and reduce overall energy consumption by 50 percent by 2030.

Since the subcommittee is largely comprised of volunteers, Richard Heinemann, one of the architects for the plan and energy law attorney, said he believes it is a “good reflection” of the community’s goals for clean energy in the city.

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citizens.

Other community members, however, such as Mitch Brey, campaign organizer for RePower Madison, said the subcommittee’s goals are not “ambitious” enough.

One area Brey said he feels the subcommittee should focus on is community outreach. He said there should be more public hearings at times when it’s most convenient for community members, who otherwise may be working throughout the week, to attend. In addition, he said he believes community involvement will help the subcommittee be transparent in their operations. “[The first meeting] was disheartening because they focused more on city operations when they should be focusing more on impacting the community,” Brey said.

Raj Shukla, chair of the Sustainable Madison Committee, said the subcommittee is working to gain more feedback from residents by hosting public forums.

The subcommittee held their first communitywide discussion Aug. 26 to talk about the plan and whether their goals needed to be updated or revised.

Moving forward, Shukla encourages citizens, especially students, to attend these meetings so their voices can be heard.

“Young, fresh-minded students showing up

to these meetings will have a lot of impact on our discussions,” Shukla said. “[The subcommittee] is a place where people will listen to you.”

In addition to having more community involvement, Brey said the city should be more “aggressive” in their goals toward renewable energy. He added that Madison needs to transition its electricity sector to run on clean, renewable energy and focus on making the city fossil fuel free.

In the near future, Shukla said he wants to know from city administrators exactly how scientifically feasible everything is, how fast their goals can be reached and what health ramifications may arise if no actions are taken as soon as possible.

To reduce health risks to citizens that could come from carbon emissions, Shukla said it’s important to start implementing the goals as soon as possible.

“The goal is to target

when we can get to zero carbon emissions,” Shukla said. “We need to act fast to address city operations and the broader community.”

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UW’s top spot in party school ranking comes with a dark side may not completely trust and often explore the intense party culture attached to Greek life.

Every university wants to be the As Badgers both new and old exception to these harmful cultural flood the University of Wisconsin norms, but before UW could even campus this fall, a renewed pressure officially begin the fall semester, greets them — the pressure to party.

Badgers received a campus UW now tops the Princeton crime alert for sexual assault in a Review’s list of “party schools,” fraternity. Not only did the assault put together using experience occur in a fraternity house on from real students about Greek Langdon street, but the perpetrator life, academics, drugs and alcohol. used drugs to commit an act of Though many students jump sexual violence. These crimes occur around for joy at this recognition, right at home on our campus. the institution itself recoiled at the Party culture and athletic ranking. events go hand-in-hand at UW. Officially, UW referred to alcohol Many events — but particularly use on campus as “a pressing public Badger games — are traditionally health concern that negatively accompanied by binge drinking. impacts campus safety and students’ Athlete status also often acts academic progress and well-being.” as a shield against sexual assault The same statement also reports. For example, many media mentioned the AlcoholEdu program headlines referred to Brock Turner that is mandatory for incoming as an “ex-swimmer” rather than a freshmen. No one, however, rapist. Media coverage of countless brought up the equally important sexual assault cases emphasize Tonight program about consent and the loss of a great athlete rather sexual assault, despite the proven than mourning the survivor’s relationship between heavy drinking deprivation of basic human rights and sexual violence. and well-being.

Compared to stone-cold sober Any campus environment schools (mostly religious and drenched in worship for athletes Photo · Drinking and rape culture go hand in hand — ­ statstics have shown that party schools experience 600 percent more onmilitary institutions), party schools creates an atmosphere poisonous campus sexual assaults, and alcohol is often an excuse for perpetrators. experience 600 percent more onfor reporting. It takes great courage campus sexual assaults. Of course, for a survivor to come forward at Marissa Haegele when evaluating sexual assault all, let alone come forward to report prevalence reports, one must The Badger Herald a revered campus athlete. consider the fact that due to cultural In addition, the hyper pressures, stigmas and risk of remasculinity running rampant in alcohol somehow immediately excuses the Greek peers, and fraternity brothers are at traumatization, under reporting dramatically rapist while further blaming the survivor for higher risk for committing sexual assault. These fraternities also exists in sports. The desire to affects statistics about rape. being drunk. statistics appear grim, but remember — the overpower or win in sports culture translates Presence of heavy drinking culture further easily to sexual violence. Even when survivors But we know better. The majority of sexual majority of people in fraternities do not rape. complicates risks of reporting, as survivors may assaults occur with people familiar to the Unfortunately, minority populations come forward to report athletes, they might feel guilty, fear blame or simply not remember victim. No matter the circumstances, a rapist is commit major crimes, and fraternities breed be ignored or discouraged by administration what happened. Perpetrators lean on alcohol just that — a rapist. an ideal environment for potential rapists. seeking to avoid bad publicity. as an excuse, dodging responsibility and Make no mistake — I do not seek to condemn As the fall semester commences, please keep Many fraternities encourage toxic levels of perpetuating toxic victim blaming. Both party Badgers safe by watching out for one another masculinity, insisting that manliness comes all members of Greek life or athletics as schools and rape culture rely on alcohol as a and intervening at parties or other events. from aggression, physical strength and potential perpetrators. But the numbers do not scapegoat to shift blame onto the survivor and Distracting a potential perpetrator or victim can overpowering weaker individuals. lie — one in three college sexual assaults are away from the perpetrator. make all the difference and only takes a minute.

Pledge and rush season present a particularly committed by athletes and fraternity brothers The recent release of Brock Turner is a Uphold the true definition of consent as a clear, high risk for students, as they occur early in the are three times more likely to rape than other chilling reminder of how rape culture uses party freely-given, enthusiastic, continuous yes and year when everyone wants to find their place on men. schools to create excuses for rapists through not the absence of a no.

To stop rape and sexual assault, we must campus. Perhaps unsurprisingly, sexual assault excessive drinking. Turner sexually assaulted an “Freely-given” means no coercion is present, rates among freshmen women spike in October, closely examine prevalence of certain factors. unconscious student behind a dumpster before including coercion via alcohol. Anyone who or the “red zone.”

Reckless party culture perpetuates rape culture. leaving her naked body and returning to the slurs, vomits, passes out or shows any other The first few months of the first two years If this fact makes you uncomfortable, good. fraternity house where the party took place. signs of inebriation cannot give consent. of college present the highest risk, as students Everyone deserves a safe campus and the When it comes to sexual assault, the problem Sorority members are 74 percent more likely acclimate to their new environment, begin to promise of justice in incidences of violence — is not alcohol or even inebriation. The problem to experience sexual assault than their non- experiment with drinking with people they and we hurt our chances of granting this justice is that through a patriarchal lens, presence of when we deny the realities of sexual assault.

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Red brings eclectic sushi to new, savvy downtown spot Asian fusion restaurant’s location on West Washington Street is better, bigger than before

by Ali O’Rourke ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Generally speaking, Wisconsin isn’t renowned for its sushi. Red Sushi challenges that reputation and brings creative, highcaliber sushi to Madison.

Recently relocated from King Street, Red’s new West Washington Street spot is sleek, modern and somehow says “nightclub” even when the sun is still up. The location is bigger than the last, offering more seating and less wait time.

Red’s décor is abstract with details reminiscent of the sushi itself, such as light fixtures that look vaguely like fish eggs. All of these elements create a zen atmosphere, ideal for perfecting one’s chopstick technique and enjoying a peaceful meal.

The menu reads like a virtual novel of sushi rolls, while the drink menu is an archive of more types of sake than Madison knew existed.

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The rolls range from classics like the California roll to more complex rolls like the Eighty-Six, which includes sea snail and octopus among other raw seafood — not for the faint of heart.

Along with the lengthy list of sake, a variety of specialty cocktails are available and made-toorder to accompany any type of sushi.

Red pushes the limits of what people traditionally think of as sushi, offering unique ingredients like jalapeños, sweet potato and strawberries. They also offer to customize rolls with the choice of a cucumber wrap, different types of rice and more. For daring customers, quality sashimi is available and made from uncommon ingredients such as quail eggs and sea urchin.

Rolls arrive on simple white plates, showcasing their colorful ingredients.

The fresh sushi is a work of art, perfectly constructed by chefs visible over the sushi counter. Every plate that comes out is made with the same care as the one before it, filling the dining room with unique and colorful rolls.

Sushi, however, is not all Red has to offer.

They also serve basics like edamame and vegetable tempura, as well as Asian fusion staples, like ramen and steamed buns with pork belly and kimchi. For vegetarian and vegan customers, there are plenty of options, like the grilled vegetable roll with baby bok choy and eggplant.

Though Red may seem intimidating with its long waitlist and high-end décor, it can be just as accessible and casual as any other lunch or dinner destination in Madison. Calling ahead for dinner or weekend reservations is a good idea, while lunch walkins are usually a short wait or no wait at all.

Red also offers plenty of lunch and dinner deals on sushi, sashimi and steamed buns that make a meal very affordable.

Achieved through high quality ingredients, friendly wait staff and creative offerings, Red holds a reputation in the Madison community as a no-brainer for sushi cravings — or even just a glass of sake.

Their consistent quality makes Red a foolproof destination.

Photo · Red offers diverse selection of sushi, like California and Eighty-Six rolls, as well as sashimi, tempura, edamame, ramen and steamed buns.

Jason Chan The Badger Herald

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REAL ESTATE at the Majestic, Oct. 8 For anyone that is a fan of melodies — so, anyone that is a fan music — seeing a Real Estate concert should be required. Like Yo La Tengo or The Feelies, the members of Real Estate have an innate ability to make songs that are understated, but not in an underwhelming way.

Rather, each song places Martin Courtney’s silvery vocal melodies and dreamy guitar riffs at the forefront, allowing each to shine but not in a glitzy or gaudy way. An added bonus of the sleek nature of their song’s arrangements: they sound almost exactly the same live as they do on studio recordings, with energy to boost.

FREAKFEST on State Street, Oct. 29 For what seems like the first year ever, Freakfest has a decent lineup — just not a lot of people know it. Headliner Anderson .Paak may not have the star appeal as past headliners, but the quality of his music is significantly higher. For those unaware, he is an immensely talented rhythm and blues singer who can rap a bit as well. His band, The Free Nationals, provide him with striking backing arrangements that create his odd, yet velvety sound.

The Freakfest lineup is also littered with talented locals ranging from emcees Trapo, Lucien Parker and Rich Robbins to rockers The Kickback and country act the Adam Bartels Band. It’s sure to make for a great Halloween — just get to know the lineup.

THE STAVES at the Majestic, Nov. 2 English sister folk trio The Staves are proof that simple songwriting can go a long way if it’s performed by immensely talented musicians — or in their case, vocalists. Each of their songs’ stripped down instrumental arrangements serve as rock solid foundations to support their sublime vocals. It’s easy to tell they’ve been singing together since childhood — their seamless and striking harmonies could only be accomplished when forged through years of practice. Their vocals also take on an another dimension live, cutting straight to the heart like a sharp, silver knife.

Madison has been known for being a destination for touring acts, but this semester is something else entirely.

The Badger Herald selected a few concerts to keep an eye out for in the coming months, spanning from alternative rock to hip-hop and from electropop to folk. And, for what might be a first, Freakfest’s lineup is impressively exciting. Start making room in your schedule, Badgers.

SCHOOLBOY Q at the Orpheum Theater, Oct. 28 After Schoolboy Q underwhelmed with Oxymoron, hip-hop fans waited with bated breath to see how the Top Dawg Entertainment rapper would follow it up. The result was Blank Face LP, a record that takes a dark, almost opaque look on America and its systems of racial inequality.

Over grimy beats, Q’s lyrics clinically dissect his formative environment of South Los Angeles and the challenges he and others faced in it with a chainsaw. That energy present on the tracks is sure to carry over live — plus he’ll be preceded

by Joey Badass, a very talented emcee in his own right.

PURITY RING at the Orpheum Theater, Oct. 30 Electropop artists are a dime a dozen in today’s music world, but Purity Ring stands out like a diamond in a haystack. The Canadian pair have an innate ability to make music that’s both catchy and immensely intriguing, featuring repeating motifs like crisp snares, haunting vocals, clashing pristine and grimy synth patterns. They should provide the perfect show for anyone looking to dance haphazardly and get introspective all in one night.

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FEATURES

UW makes move to Canvas in hopes to create system fluidity, consistency

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New platform will be fully implemented in 2018 when more than 3000 classes complete the transition

by MARGARET DUFFEY Features Editor

by EMILY NEINFELDT Features Editor

After a long summer of avoiding Learn@UW, students at the University of Wisconsin may be surprised to find a new system accessible through their dashboard called Canvas.

It’s all part of a university effort to cut costs and increase efficiency as UW makes the transition to a single learning management system — the days of Desire2Learn and Moodle are numbered.

While it will be two years before all university classes use Canvas, UW has already moved more than 400 courses onto the new learning system. During these two years, students may be expected to navigate and operate up to three learning systems.

A system tailored to UW’s needs

Learning systems like Desire2Learn operate through a single private contract with UW. DoIT spokesperson Brian Rust said universities can run into problems when working through these contracts because it is difficult to tailor

to allow universities to implement a new learning management learning system that can better meet the needs of the universities in the consortium. “[UW is] part of a consortium that wants to basically control its own future in terms of the products that it uses for course management,” Rust said.

Unizin’s contract with Canvas is more favorable than a single private contract because of the collective voice that the consortium offers, Rust said.

Desire2Learn and 550 courses are using Moodle, he said.

While full implementation of Canvas will not happen until UW’s contract with Desire2learn runs out in 2018, Vice Provost Steve Cramer said to make a successful transition, this period of time is necessary.

Transitioning to Canvas

UW over the past several years has assessed student and faculty satisfaction with the current learning management systems, Desire2Learn and Moodle. Rust said students have made it clear they prefer using a single system, though they are not concerned about which one.

“The key issue [students have] is, ‘Don’t make me use a different learning system depending upon what course I take because it’s challenging to know the ins and outs of a particular system,’” Rust said. “We took that

Photo · Some courses will continue to use Desire2Learn and Moodle until UW’s license with Desire2Learn runs out in 2018 and UW transitions completely to Canvas.

“I’m hoping that we will be able to integrate a variety of tools into Canvas that provide an affordable and rich learning environment to students, as opposed to completely independent systems being brought into our learning environment where students have to perhaps pay for each one.”

Riley Steinbrenner The Badger Herald

3700 Total number of classes using a learning management system

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the features of a learning system to specific universities’ needs.

Universities have to pay private companies to use their learning system and, in many cases, pay them again to get analytics and further development.

“You don’t really own the tool,” Rust said. “The commercial vendor isn’t necessarily beholden to accommodate your institution’s needs because you’re just one of many customers.”

To address these problems, UW joined a group of higher education institutions called Unizin a year ago. Unizin’s main goal was

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very seriously and so the campus leadership has been intent on focusing in on one learning system.”

During this two-year transition period, however, students may have to learn and use up to three different UW-supported learning systems — Desire2Learn, Moodle and Canvas.

“That’s just the consequence of moving in the direction of having one,” Rust said.

There are currently 3,700 courses at UW eligible to make use of a learning system, Rust said. At the latest count 405 courses are using Canvas, whereas 2,500 courses are still using

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Classes using D2L

Classes using Moodle

Classes using Canvas

“The commercial vendor isn’t necessarily beholden to accommodate your institution’s needs because you’re just one of many customers.”

Brian Rust DoIT spokesperson

“We have thousands of courses that need to move from one system to another and we have to make sure certain capabilities are there so that faculty instructors can continue to teach their classes as they want to teach them and that’s going to take a little while to get through,” Cramer said.

Cramer said maintaining three learning management systems on campus is not sustainable, so the move to Canvas, which can meet a wider set of needs on one platform, is more efficient and cost effective.

It is too early to have numbers on exactly how much money will be saved with the switch, Cramer said, but the licensing cost for Canvas is less than Desire2Learn.

Cramer said the recent budget cuts did not play a direct role in the decision, but they did reinforce the university’s effort to be as efficient as possible.

“We can focus our support and our attention on one rather than three, given that we only have a limited amount of dollars that we can spend on support, we are going to do a better job with one than we are with three,” Cramer said.

UW recently completed an assessment to determine how difficult it will be for the remaining courses to transition to Canvas. Some courses, Rust said, have more content stored on learning systems than others, and it will be more difficult for those courses to complete the transition.

Rust said the next step after the assessment is to schedule the necessary conversions.

UW is encouraging faculty whose courses are more easily converted to Canvas to transition sooner rather than later, Rust said. For faculty whose courses are more complicated, UW is asking them to set aside time next summer to move their courses.

Cramer said some faculty have expressed concern that some of the existing features on the current platforms won’t transfer over to Canvas. But he said there are new capabilities Canvas offers that both faculty and students will enjoy, such as the Canvas calendar, which highlights when assignments become available and are due.

ASM’s course affordability resolution

The switch to Canvas will also potentially decrease faculty’s reliance on additional programs for instruction like TopHat and MasteringChemistry that represent out-ofpocket costs for students, Cramer said.

In particular, Cramer said Canvas has a polling feature that, though probably not as comprehensive as TopHat right now, could eventually replace the program.

“I’m hoping that we will be able to integrate a variety of tools into Canvas that provide an affordable and rich learning environment to students, as opposed to completely independent systems being brought into our learning environment where students have to perhaps pay for each one,” Cramer said.

Associated Students of Madison’s passage of the course affordability resolution, which aimed to eliminate extraneous student costs, launched a campaign directed at UW administration last semester, Student Services Finance Committee Chair Colin Barushok said.

“College is expensive, tuition is expensive, segregated fees are expensive, the cost of living is expensive and what that course affordability resolution did was try to encourage admin and faculty to get rid of all the extraneous costs to go to class,” Barushok said.

While the resolution did not gain traction with administration and met opposition within Faculty Senate, Barushok said ASM struck a deal with Cramer. ASM agreed to support Canvas in exchange for Cramer’s office sending out a letter to faculty urging them to get rid of out-of-pocket student costs, he said.

Barushok said the implementation of Canvas was a “good move,” but that he still is using TopHat in two of his classes, so he does not know if Cramer held up his side of the bargain.

Photo · Cliff Cunningham, DoIT employee, lead a UW faculty workshop Sept. 7 on how to use Canvas.

Riley Steinbrenner The Badger Herald “Whether that memo ever got sent or not, there are still faculty members out there who are not getting rid of TopHat and that’s a bit upsetting for me,” Barushok said.

“We don’t need to ban the use of TopHat, all we need to do is campaign directly to faculty and show them … we have [another] learning management system — we have Canvas.”

Colin Barushok SSFC Chair

Cramer said he could not confirm whether his office sent out the memo.

Going forward, Barushok said he plans to find out if the letter to faculty was sent and hopes to see the campaign revived this semester through incoming ASM freshmen representatives. He said there is still work to do to decrease out of pocket course costs for students, but the campaign may turn its attention to faculty, bypassing administration in the future.

Barushok said students need to communicate with the faculty and deans directly, instead of directing their efforts through administration, to communicate that programs like TopHat and MasteringChemistry aren’t necessary.

“The problem is that faculty don’t like to be told what to do ... it’s really hard to mandate the faculty to do anything,” Barushok said. “We don’t need to ban the use of TopHat, all we need to do is campaign directly to faculty and show them … we have [another] learning management system — we have Canvas.”

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World Music Festival to bring international beats to Madison Free Memorial Union event will span 13 days with mandala ceremony, music from around world

by Aidan McClain ArtsEtc. Staff Writer

Madison is a city chock-full of diverse events — but none are quite like the city’s World Music Festival.

Returning to University of Wisconsin for its 13th year, 10 countries will be represented at the free Memorial Union festival. Esty Dinur, chair of the Madison World Music Festival’s artistic selection, said the festival aims to enrich audiences with new cultures while providing a lively, entertaining event.

“Part of our mission [to] bring new music,” Dinur said. “We hardly ever bring artists that have already been here. And we also try to bring artists from regions that have not been Madison. We’re bringing new music from Sudan — when was the last time you heard music from Sudan?”

The festival has always balanced entertainment and cultural education. Not only will it feature an eclectic mix of music from around the world, but this year will feature a four-day sacred mandala ceremony led by Tibetan monks, Dinur said.

During the mandala’s creation, monks draw lines and fill them with colored sand, and audience members can view the monks as they fill in its intricate details. Monks will work on the mandala for four days before it is destroyed, and the sand will be dispersed into Lake Mendota as well as given away to audience members.

“You sit in your seat awestruck,” Dinur

said. “They have amazing instruments that you won’t see anywhere else. They have, for example, horns that are so long they go all the way to the floor, and they come with gongs.

The mandala itself has spiritual meaning, but then the whole thing has spiritual meaning. It has to do with impermanence and how nothing lasts — being able to accept that everything comes to an end.”

Aside from the mandala ceremony, many will attend some of the festival’s 11 musical performances spread out across the 17-day festival. Each act brings a unique sound and genre to the festival, and are selected based on who can get audience members on their feet, Dinur said.

One these acts is Dohl Foundation, led by Johnny Kalsi. Through upbeat percussion using double-headed drums, Kalsi described the group’s genre as international, combining bhangra with more western instrumentation for a diversified, upbeat performance.

“Everyone has something to watch on our stage,” Kalsi said. “If they close their eyes, it will grab them to the point they won’t be able to resist a boogie. People love the sound, whirling arms and big beat drums.”

An long-standing ambassador for World of Music, Arts and Dance festival in Spain, Kalsi has performed in many multi-cultural festivals.

From witnessing musical diversity firsthand, he said world music is “the music of the future.”

The Madison World Music Festival will take place at Memorial Union from Tuesday, Sept. 13 to Thursday, Sept. 29.

Photo · Madison World Music Festival will feature 11 acts from 10 different countries, including Mexico, Italy, India and Argentina.

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Examining blame for UW System construction spending increases An additional $30 million will be needed to fund projects at five University of Wisconsin campuses

by Aaron Reilly Opinion editor

I am a cranky old man when it comes to the building projects in the University of Wisconsin System.

So when I heard delayed UW System building projects are going to cost the state an extra $30 million, according to a Fiscal Bureau memo, placing the overall cost for seven building projects at $257.3 million, I wasn’t the happiest camper. The cause of this hold-up, though, comes from the state itself.

Back in 2014, Gov. Scott Walker and the state Legislature decided to forgo funding for the construction projects which caused them to stall. Two years later and the UW System is asking for the same seven projects — two projects for UW-Lacrosse, two for UW-Milwaukee, one for UWPlatteville, one for UW-Parkside and one for UW-Steven’s Point.

Now, I understand that buildings must be maintained to make sure they don’t do anything bad — like collapse. But, I do take issue when funding is requested for buildings that are not primarily to educate and house students.

Of the seven buildings, four of them are for the above purpose. These projects ask for a vast majority of the money — 64.5 percent of the requested funds. The other projects, which are for a new recreational facility, a new soccer field and a new basketball practice facility, are where I take issue, given the political climate in Wisconsin surrounding education. What Wisconsin needs is to maximize students’ ability to learn. I don’t see how a basketball practice facility does that.

When we compare the UW System’s proposed 2015-17 budget to their latest 2017-19 proposal, we find that most of the increases in spending do not come from the three recreational facilities. These facilities represent a measly 13 percent of the additional $30 million the system is asking for. The remaining 87 percent of the increase is due to increased costs in the academic buildings.

If Walker and the rest of the state politicians approved this spending, just for the academic buildings, back in 2014, they would have saved nearly $26 million.

But even worse is this excerpt from the Fiscal Bureau memo, regarding funding

once it is granted to the system: “In addition, it is not uncommon for the UW System to request an increase in a project’s budget after it has been enumerated. It is possible that, had the Legislature enumerated any of the major projects ... the UW System may have requested an increase in the budget for that project at a later date.”

This kind of increase in spending annoys me more than any other.

Basically, the Fiscal Bureau is implying that the system cannot stay on budget.

I know and understand that problems arise in construction. But, you know there is a problem when a Fiscal Bureau memo dedicates a paragraph starting with, “It is not uncommon for the UW System to request an increase in a project’s budget after it has been enumerated.”

I guess the beauty of this issue is everyone involved shares blame for this mess.

Photo · A Fiscal Bureau memo found, “it is not uncommon for the UW System to request an increase in a project’s budget after it has been enumerated.”

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Aaron Reilly (areilly@badgerherald.com) is a sophomore majoring in social work and economics.

Permanent landlord Liaison can help house homeless in Madison We can learn from Eau Claire, establish advocate position to assist those on shelter waiting lists

by Phil Michaelson Associate opinion editor

All it takes is a stroll down State Street to realize that homelessness is an issue in the city of Madison.

More than 3,500 people every year find themselves suffering from homelessness in Madison alone. To put that in perspective, Madison’s estimated total population totaled 248,951 as of July 1, 2015. If you run the numbers, you’ll probably find about 1.4 percent of Madison’s total population lacks a permanent place to sleep at night.

Try to imagine one of those 400 person lectures we’ve all been a part of at one point in our college careers. Nearly six of your fellow classmates sitting around you represent homeless people living in Madison.

The 2010 census found that my hometown of Seymour, Wisconsin had a population of 3,451 people. In other words, the city of Madison alone holds more people who suffer from homelessness than the entire town in which I grew up.

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shelter programs are lacking a little elbow room.

The masses of people on the waiting list for housing in these crowded shelters number more than 2,000. This means that the shelter programs are only able to help just over a third the people who need their assistance. And this is due to lack of space.

Now compare this to the — what feels like hundreds — emails we get from the property management companies around campus proclaiming the deals and steals they’re offering in an effort to fill their substantial amount of vacant residences. You feel me, Forward Management, Inc.?

Imagine all the people living in adequate, stable housing instead of hoping for a spot to open in one of the shelter programs if these property management companies just offered their vacant residences to those who desperately need a place to sleep at night. It isn’t too terribly hard to do.

In fact, a few nonprofits in western Wisconsin, specifically in Eau Claire, just won a state grant to help accomplish this very idea.

The grant will be used in an effort to establish a Landlord Liaison position to work with local landlords to find affordable housing for people with criminal records or bad rental history.

Local nonprofit agencies work with private

landlords in the Madison area, but these agencies also search out various housing options to help individuals dealing with addiction or health assistance requirements rather than working exclusively with private landlords, Madison Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said.

The fact that western Wisconsin beat our progressive Madison in this race to better the housing situations of these people is beyond me, but I suppose we would be better to be late than never.

I mean, with the small fortune most of us pay every month to keep a roof over our head, I’m sure big property management could spare a few un-leased apartments to make room for those who would benefit from this landlord liaison program.

Furthermore, it appears that several local nonprofits know a good idea when they see one, and are going to be trying to actually establish similar landlord liaison programs here in Madison.

It definitely wouldn’t be too terrible of an idea to establish a concrete local liaison position whose duty is to specifically work with private landlords to find housing for homeless people.

It’s pretty safe to say that Eau Claire has laid out a pretty solid road towards solving

the issue of homelessness, and it’s our time as a city to get the ball rolling here in Madison.

Phil Michaelson (pmichaelson@badgerherald. com) is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering.

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Freedom of religon continues to fall short for American Muslims When ignorance and hate stand in the way of practicing Islam in America, we must reconsider our supposed civil rights

by Yusra Murad Opinion Editor

When the night of Sept. 1 came and went without a sighting of the crescent moon, Muslims in the United States murmured a prayer and breathed a collective sigh of relief. Dhul Hijjah, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar, had not begun just yet, meaning Eid-al-Adha this year would narrowly miss Sept. 11 by one single, critical day.

Eid-al-Adha is the most significant holiday of the year for 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide. It is a tribute to the prophet Abraham’s faith in God when he was instructed to sacrifice his son Ismail — a story hailed as one of the greatest of all time for all three Abrahamic religions.

In every Eid I’ve experienced, preparation has consisted of immense excitement, fresh clothing and the aroma of turmeric seeping into the kitchen air. This year has been different.

2016 has posed challenges, terror and fear at every turn for Muslims across the globe.

ISIS has been linked to two dozen terrorist attacks worldwide, claiming more than a thousand Muslims lives. And despite being the greatest population of victims of ISIS, we have watched helplessly as the blame has crushed our shoulders and we are painted

with the same brush as our deadliest enemy in history.

For American Muslims, the word “home” continues to lose meaning. One of the loudest political voices in the country has repeatedly called for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S. and his campaign team continues to target prominent Muslim activists and speakers as a danger to Western ideals.

We watch as our friends and neighbors begin to look at us with suspicion and fright in their eyes. We listen as passerby at the airport whisper among each other and summon their children to stand back. We read as our Imams are targeted and shot.

With a heavy heart, we understand why, at our weekly services, community leaders call for police officers to stand guard at the entrance to the mosque. Ignoring hate mail and threats has become a matter of life and death.

The proximity of Eid to 9/11 revealed, yet again, the fragility of the American concept of freedom of religion — and I would never say that lightly. Within Madison, students and families were shaken to the point that many decided if Eid were to fall on Sunday, they would stay home from services and events for their own safety. The possibility of violence at a Mosque seemed all too likely in the wake of the Queens shooting and an increasingly intimidating climate for women wearing hijab or other religious apparel.

Of the nearly 3,000 Americans killed in the 9/11 attacks, about 60 were Muslim.

I anticipate anyone ignorant enough to believe we celebrate such horror will insist on playing the game of “well we lost more than you.” But anyone who has experienced a moment of suffering in their life recognizes this game is worthless. It is a day we, as Americans, mourn alongside you.

We are tired of explaining this. Our hearts broke that day and every day since.

The loss of our identities as true Americans is a searing pain, but the loss of life is paramount.

So when we are sneered at, accused of celebrating a tragedy which devastated us too — in our homes, our workplaces and our classrooms — it elicits one of the deepest feelings of hopelessness and frustration I have ever known. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s repugnant claims that he stood witness to thousands of Muslims cheering as they watched the towers fall are a slap in the face to every man, womanW and child — Muslim or not — who has spent hours on end for the last 15 years replaying final conversations, gripping faded photos, voicemails and tear-smudged scraps of journals.

Yet under his inspiration, millions of Americans continue to perpetuate a culture of intolerance, living comfortably in a “free country” where Muslims cover their identity

while uncovering their hair and are forced to choose between practicing their religion with family on their most loved, important holiday of the year, or protecting their children from intimidation and intolerance.

Not anymore.

Educate yourself and those around you.

Be angry that you are being manipulated and lied to. Be angry that we do not feel free to practice our religion, because once a nation settles for stripping freedoms from anyone, they are comfortable doing the same to everyone. I promise Trump is working much, much harder to scare you by fueling xenophobia than your Muslim neighbors are by hanging Eid lights on Sept. 11.

We can mourn for our losses as Americans while simultaneously celebrating our identities as Muslims. They are both integral pieces of who we are. They are not in tension, but in harmony.

On Sept. 11 we will be celebrating. We will celebrate the strength of thousands of families for holding on to their life after they were struck by the greatest tragedy that can touch a person. For them we will recite “inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” — surely we belong to God and to Him shall we return.

On Sept. 12 we will celebrate again.

Because we live in a country that promised we could.

Yusra Murad (ymurad@wisc.edu) is a junior

Letter to the Editor: Student government matters for all members of UW Associated Students of Madison has large, financial impact on campus despite general confusion over who they really are

by Matt Wulf

Don’t worry freshmen — you are not alone.

The vast majority of students at the University of Wisconsin have no idea what the Associated Students of Madison is and even less so what it does. This is made evident by the dismal 11 percent voter turnout in the 2016 student council election.

Whether you are a freshman or otherwise, I am here to tell you in less than 600 words what ASM is, what it does and most importantly why you should care.

ASM is the official student governing body of UW, responsible for allocating nearly $50 million a year of your own tuition money.

With your money, ASM funds a number of organizations and programs, including the Wisconsin Union, student organizations, the student bus pass and University Health Services. In addition to allocating money,

ASM coordinates student-led campaigns to better our university, state and community.

These campaigns are coordinated through ASM’s grassroots committees, including the Equity and Inclusion Committee, Sustainability Committee, Legislative Affairs Committee, Vote Coalition and the Shared Governance Committees. These committees are open to all students — anyone can get involved.

ASM interns lead a number of these campaigns. These interns, typically freshmen or sophomores, coordinate a campaign of their choice and receive three credits for doing so.

It should be noted that these internships are more than just a learning experience, but an effective way to actually enact change on our campus. Katrina Morrison, an ASM intern, successfully coordinated a campaign last spring to implement a diversity training program for incoming freshmen and transfer students at UW. Her work resulted in the creation of the Our

Wisconsin program, which is piloting this fall.

Finally, ASM serves as the representative body for all students at the university.

Students elect a council composed of 33 students who represent each college within UW. These students are responsible for passing legislation on behalf of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.

Student council’s power is derived from Wisconsin state law, specifically Wisconsin State Statute 36.09(5) which reads, “The students … shall have primary responsibility for advising the chancellor regarding the formulation and review of policies concerning student life, services, and interests.” Student council meets every other Wednesday in the Student Activity Center at 6:30 p.m. and all meetings are open to the public.

I could ramble for hours or write a dissertation on why you should care about ASM, noting that ASM offers more than

50 paid positions available to students, governs and runs the Student Activity Center and has won a case at the Supreme Court (seriously), but I won’t take any more of your time.

In short, ASM should mean a great deal to you and your fellow Badgers. But, I recognize that some people could not care less about the politics of our university, and that is totally fine, because there will always be people who do and who are ready to put in the necessary work to make life better for students of the present and future.

But, seriously, only 11 percent voter turnout? Come on people, you can do better.

If you want to improve student life at UW, ASM is the place for you. To learn more about how to get involved in ASM, attend the ASM Fall Kick-Off, Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Symphony Room at Gordon Dining Hall starting at 7 p.m.

Matt Wulf (mwulf@wisc.edu) is a sophomore majoring in economics and communication.

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Letter to the Editor: Individual change can help end hunger in community Small steps can lead to big differences — it’s time to confront food insecurity head on

by Jonah Grant

We go to school in an environment where we joke about living off cups of ramen and small bowls of not-so-delicious, mac and cheese. But for some people, it is not a laughing matter.

In 2014, about 4.5 million college student clients of Feeding America, the leading network of food pantries in the U.S., were forced to choose between paying academic expenses and food.

In 2015, the Wisconsin HOPE Lab, based in Madison, surveyed 10 community colleges and found that almost 50 percent of the 4,000 respondents struggle with issues of food and housing insecurity. In 2016, the University of California system found that almost 20 percent of their students face food insecurity problems at some point. Hunger and food insecurity among college students is a nationwide problem that, until recently, has gone

completely unnoticed.

In high school, a favorite teacher of mine once posed a question to a student who rudely interrupted class time by talking out of turn.

The teacher said, “If everyone was doing what you’re doing, what would happen?”

It was meant to put him on the spot — to make him understand there is a consequence to his action — but for me it became a mantra to live by, especially at times when I felt particularly hopeless at the plight of the world, and I just wanted to curl up into a ball somewhere and ignore the problems around me.

If everyone was doing what I was doing, what would happen? In other words, how might I change the world for the better? I make change by action and involvement rather than apathy and just curling up on my bed into the fetal position.

This mantra has motivated me, and since my freshman year, I have volunteered and been a student leader for the University of

Wisconsin chapter of Challah for Hunger, a college-based volunteer and philanthropy program at more than 80 universities across the U.S. and abroad.

Every week, our chapter and hundreds of college students across the country gather on our individual campuses to bake and sell challah bread to raise funds and awareness for local and national hungerrelief nonprofits.

This fall, Challah for Hunger in collaboration with MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, launched The Campus Hunger Project, to understand and address the problem of food insecurity among college students.

When I joined Challah for Hunger, I felt as though I had taken a step in the right direction. I used to walk by Porchlight, a helping hand to get people back on their feet by providing housing, and wondered what I could do to help. Now, our chapter of Challah for Hunger donates to Porchlight and I feel like I actually make a

difference.

So get involved, and start by coming to Hillel every Thursday starting Sept.

22, to knead out your stress, braid some dough and help bake a difference in our community. In addition, we will also be conducting interviews and hosting information sessions about how to end campus hunger. Ask yourself, “If everyone was doing what I was doing, what would happen?”

Remember, change starts small — one small question followed by one Challah loaf at a time.

If you would like more info about our chapter, please check out our chapter ’s Facebook page at facebook.com/C4HUW To learn more about Challah for Hunger as a national organization and The Campus Hunger project, please visit challahforhunger.org Jonah Grant (jmgrant4@wisc.edu) is a senior majoring in engineering mechanics and

Letter to the Editor: Take women’s health off of back burner Many disadvantaged women in Madison do not have access to proper merdical care

by Kelsey Redman and Martina Sarver

Living in Madison we cannot help but be aware of the wide diversity of citizens in our community. Often overlooked, the underprivileged and homeless population struggle with many obstacles.

With the majority of the members of our group, For All Women, calling Madison home, it has been brought to our attention those who are disadvantaged in our area do not have proper access to health care, which can hinder their quality of life.

We demand more work be done when it comes to health care access, especially for women. Across the globe women are largely deprived of health care that takes their needs seriously. Every year more than 80,000 women in the United States develop gynecologic cancer, with 25,000 women dying each year as a result.

The importance of prevention and early treatment are crucial to saving lives, but we see a lack of support regarding this problem.

Women in poverty-stricken situations can be burdened with issues pertaining to their health due to a lack of knowledge, opportunity, time or resources. This puts their well-being on a back burner, possibly even being ignored,

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leaving many feeling helpless and alone.

It is disheartening to see the lack of clinics in Wisconsin that focus on this issue. Those that do, struggle with funding as well as support to keep their doors open.

The combination of our passion, sympathy and concern for the women in these situations led us to create an organization that works to combat these issues in our community. Our organization, For All Women, recognizes the importance of all women having access to quality health care and support despite a lack of capital or insurance. We recognize that many women of color, women in poverty, single mothers or the uninsured are not able to access information about their health or learn to prevent health problems.

Our goal is to bring awareness to women’s health and assist in raising funds for Share the Health, a free clinic based in Madison, which offers its services to patients based on referrals to prevent replicating existing services. Share the Health recognizes the value in early detection and access to proper screening and information about symptoms and treatments.

As a clinic that runs entirely on volunteer time, Share the Health operates only one evening a month. We want to ensure these services can continue and more patients can be served. For All Women not only wants to

create access to health care but encourage healthy lifestyles for all women. Women will feel more knowledgeable about their own bodies and health when raising awareness for women in these situation.

Ultimately, we want to encourage empowerment and control when it comes to their bodies.

The large task of making changes in Madison is not something we can do alone.

As we look to start our first semester as a student organization on campus, we hope to attract many volunteers and members who also feel strongly and diligent in their actions to help create access to healthcare for disadvantaged women.

We recognize when women are empowered and can band together, they are able to do great things and make important and necessary changes in the world that surrounds us. It is incredibly inspiring that we have encountered so many others who, when told about our mission, feel inclined to become involved with the changes that we want to bring to Madison. Our members all share in the excitement of knowing that we are creating the steps to make the changes we want to see. We intend to keep working until we see growth and successful change and create hope in the hearts of those in need.

Kelsey Redman (kmredman@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in community and nonprofit leadership. Martina Sarver (msarver@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in journalism. Both are members of For All Women.

Photo · More than 80,000 women develop gynecologic cancer each year in the United States. Prevention and early treatment are crucial to saving lives.

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Rafael Gaglianone opens up about tragic loss of friend Badgers’ kicker changes number to honor Nebraska player Sam Foltz, has gone perfect on kicks since change me make those kicks.”

When Gaglianone saw the referees signal that his kick was good, he galloped for a few steps, leaped in the All he had to do was get the ball in the air and the angel on his shoulder would air and pointed to his jersey. He wasn’t pointing to the motion “W” or the new take care of the rest.

That’s what Rafael Gaglianone told Under Armour logo, but his number — himself as he lined up for a 47-yard field 27. It was Foltz’s number, and before camp began Gaglianone with less than four minutes remaining in training changed his own number to honor his the University of Wisconsin football team’s 16-14 win over Louisiana State University friend.

Gaglianone donned No. 10 his first Sept. 3. two seasons for the Badgers. He went That angel is Sam Foltz, who would have been a senior punter at University of viral in that jersey after making his Nebraska this season. Tragically, he and first collegiate kick and celebrating the 51-yard kick against LSU in 2014 with former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler died in a car accident the night of July 23. with a little shimmy. He even enjoyed LSU kicker Colby Dellahoussaye was also winning-kicks against Foltz’s Nebraska in the vehicle that night, but escaped with team in 2015 while wearing No. 10.

But to Gaglianone, the gesture was a stitches and burns to his legs. no-brainer.

That afternoon at Lambeau Field in “Wearing 27 is just a good reminder Green Bay, the angel heeded Gaglianone’s that you gotta be thankful for desire. The ball sailed through the upright everything,” Gaglianone said. “All to give Wisconsin the lead with 3:47 on the clock and capped Gaglianone’s day of the things that you do — to see the big perfection by converting all three of his picture. Yeah, sometimes you don’t have a great day in practice but we’re field goal attempts (30, 47, 48). still blessed to see another day. You’re “That one was for you brother,” still blessed talking to your parents at Gaglianone tweeted after the game. “I night. The little things. He was such a know you were looking down and helping great guy, I was so fortunate enough to get to know him. I just wanted to kind of spread the word and just give a reminder to be a better person off the field.”

Gaglianone is a member of a community of specialists (punters and kickers) that operates like a fraternity. It’s a small group, but very tight-knit. The friendship between Gaglianone and Foltz began three years earlier at Kohl’s Kicking Camp in Waukesha, Wisconsin — the same camp both players were coaching the weekend of Foltz’s death.

It had been a fun weekend, Gaglianone said, with all of the specialists hanging out. Another coach at the camp was former UW punter Drew Meyer, who usually hosted Gaglianone during the camps along with Foltz and a host of others. This time, though, Gaglianone opted to stay with Wisconsin redshirt freshman Connor Allen so the new guy wouldn’t feel left out. Allen is Gaglianone’s holder now.

“It could’ve happened to anybody,” Gaglianone said of the Photo · Sam Foltz (above) was killed in a July car crash that also accident. killed former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler and injured LSU It could have been him. punter Colby Delahoussaye.

That night, Meyer called him: “Did the guys leave?”

Photo courtesy NU Athletic Communications “Yes, they left right after you,” Gaglianone said.

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That’s when the concern set in for Gaglianone, and after Meyer didn’t call him back that night, Gaglianone fell asleep unaware of the tragedy.

When Meyer and Drew Brown, the Nebraska kicker, showed up the next day without the other three, Gaglianone knew something was wrong. Meyer told Gaglianone there had been an accident.

Still, they didn’t know the status of their friends.

Gaglianone was working a field goal station at the camp with Brown, who received a phone call from his parents.

Gaglianone watched Brown drop to his knees in anguish.

“They’re both gone,” Brown told him.

“It just doesn’t make any sense,” Gaglianone said. “With so many bad people in this world, why are we taking the good ones?”

Gaglianone attended Foltz’s funeral in Nebraska, where he realized the impactf Foltz had on his community. The service focused on celebrating his life, Gaglianone said, rather than a tearful farewell.

Nebraska honored Foltz during their season opener last Saturday by sending only 10 men out on the field in punt formation to reveal the void Foltz left both on the field and in Nebraska’s heart.

If Foltz’s death has affected Gaglianone’s kicking abilities, it has only been in a positive way. The Brazilian native was spectacular during camp and it showed

Photo · Gaglianone has gone 4 for 4 on field goal attempts this season, including a 48-yard kick which was only one yard shy of besting his career-longest against Rutgers in 2015.

Jason Chan The Badger Herald in the season opener. A good sign for Gaglianone as he looks to rebound from an inconsistent sophomore campaign.

“He’s been consistent for us,” UW head coach Paul Chryst said. “He had a really good camp and I think that we’ve got confidence in him. He knows his role in the sense that all eyes are on him.”

Foltz’s passing has helped Gaglianone realize that life is much more about relationships with people rather than football.

“It’s funny, because he was a guy that was going to go to the [NFL] and was going to go pro,” Gaglianone said. “But that’s the last way people describe him.

That’s kind of where I want myself to be at too. It doesn’t matter what I do on the field, I just want to be that right dude off the field that people like.”

The next time Gaglianone lines up for a kick, roughly 80,000 people will set their gaze upon No. 27, and millions more will see No. 27 on their television.

And one, from above, will see his friend wearing his old number.

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Freshman Molly Haggerty’s contributions key in Badgers’ success

Despite only two weeks of college volleyball under her belt, outside hitter already fitting in with team

by Ben Cross Senior Writer

While pre-season All-American seniors Lauren Carlini and Haleigh Nelson are the cornerstone for the squad’s initial dominance, freshman Molly Haggerty is making waves on a predominantly upperclassman team.

“Having six or seven freshman coming in last year made it really hard to get everyone on the same page,” Carilini said. “The freshmen this year have done a really good job of riding our coattails and going along with a lot of what we’re doing already. It’s been a really fun group to work with.”

Haggerty, a true-freshman outside hitter, is certainly no stranger to the limelight. The Glen Ellyn, Illinois native led St. Francis High School to four straight state championships, and earned Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year both her junior and senior seasons, as well as being named AVCA First Team All American her senior year. Haggerty continued to build on her success in the offseason, winning all four high school AAU championships and, most recently, helped SPRI win the 2016 AAU World Championships in the Dominican Republic.

Wisconsin’s opener against Hawaii at the Rainbow Wahine Invitational included a 3-1 win over sixth-ranked Hawaii and two 3-0 wins over Arizona and Kansas State. Haggerty started all three as outside hitter and recorded a double-double against Hawaii with 19 kills and 16 digs.

She also lead the team with 14 kills and a 0.609 hitting percentage against Arizona.

The electric performance was enough to be named the first Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the 2016 season, and keep her in the starting lineup for the rest of the week. The opening weekend put her at No. 55 in the national rankings and third in the Big Ten with an average of 4.20 kills per set.

“What I really love about the freshmen this season is the mindset they came into the season with,” Nelson said. “I think that shows on the court with Molly’s play. She’s able to fit into the culture right away because her, and the others, are so willing to learning and coaching.”

Despite the eleven returning contributors on the team, Haggerty and the other freshman are stepping in at a perfect time for the Badgers. Her promising play as an outside hitter has allowed head coach Kelly Sheffield to rest other key players for one of the tougher schedules he has seen in his sixteen-year tenure in Madison.

“I think we have more depth this year than we’ve had since I’ve been here,

but its needed,” Sheffield said. “It’s something that we try to develop within this program and I think we’re ultimately heading in that direction.”

The Badgers are set to play 20 opponents ranked in the preseason poll this year, and three top 10 opponents that include rivals No. 1 Nebraska and No. 5 Minnesota. Even with the returning experience in leadership positions, depth strength will be imperative to navigating the team’s high-caliber Big Ten schedule and making another run to the NCAA title game.

“Ever since we went to the national championship back in 2013, we’re really used to playing with a target on our back,” Nelson said. “When I came in my freshman year, we weren’t even ranked.

The younger players have only played with those high expectations.”

The Badgers No.2 ranking is tied for the highest in program history, and a promising sign that the program might return to championship glory as early as this season. While Sheffield is confident that his team itself doesn’t entertain the hype, the fans have responded accordingly. With 3,027 tickets sold after only the second weekend, this season marks the first time in school history that Wisconsin volleyball season ticket sales have surpassed 3,000.

“Other teams might look at that No. 2 ranking and make some meaning of it, but it only really matters what we think and the standard we hold ourselves to,” Nelson said. “We hold ourselves to a number one standard and we just keep that in the back of our minds wherever we’re ranked.”

The Badgers are now in the thick of one of their more grueling schedules in recent memory, but seem more prepared than ever before.

Photo · Haggerty’s 3.29 kills per set are good for second most on the Badgers and hint at the player she could become as she develops through her senior season.

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Connelly’s big play against LSU builds confidence for linebacker Redshirt freshman stepping up as season goes on without injured Chris Orr

by Chris Bumbaca Senior Writer

Leonard Fournette ran upfield with the goal of reaching the first down marker.

The only defender capable of disrupting Fournette’s intentions was Ryan Connelly.

The redshirt sophomore linebacker for the University of Wisconsin fended off a block from a Louisiana State University offensive lineman, sniffed out Fournette, a preseason Heisman Trophy candidate, and stopped him short of the first-down marker.

It was a pivotal play in Wisconsin’s 16-14 victory over LSU at Lambeau Field Saturday. It halted a Tigers drive that, with less than 10 minutes remaining, could’ve buried the Badgers deeper than the 14-13 deficit they faced at the time.

Connelly’s stop gave the UW offense the ball back, and it took the lead on its next position.

“Personally, that was kind of a confidence booster,” Connelly said of the play. “[Fournette]’s obviously a very talented running back.”

Connelly finished with seven tackles in a game he didn’t start, but played plenty after sophomore inside linebacker Chris Orr suffered a season-ending knee injury on the first defensive snap of the season.

UW defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox praised Connelly Wednesday for his savvy to stop Fournette at such a vital juncture in the contest.

“They ran a screen into a pressure, which is hard [to defend],” Wilcox said.

“Ryan, in that call, is the last line of defense before it gets to the secondary. He couldn’t have played it any better ... I told him that one is going on the teaching tape for a long time.”

Connelly, an Eden Prairie, Minnesota native, played in 12 games last season and recorded 15 tackles. Wilcox admires Connelly’s combination of speed and size and added that although he’s a mostly reserved person, he works as hard as anyone.

UW head coach Paul Chryst lauded Connelly for being prepared on short notice to enter the game.

“Ryan stepped in and he’ll have to take on a bigger load and [fellow inside linebacker Jack Cichy] the same,” Chryst said. “We’ll practice it and see. Guys got to step up now.”

The praise hasn’t just come from the coaching staff this week. Connelly’s teammates, like redshirt junior linebacker T.J. Watt, noticed his efforts Saturday.

“It’s definitely hard to step into a role like that so early in the game, especially against

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a great team like LSU,” Watt said. “But credit to Ryan Connelly — preparation all week, not knowing that he was going to get those reps, then coming off the bench and just having a tremendous game for us.”

Watt said Connelly’s nickname on the team is “uncle” because of his receding hairline. Connelly said Wilcox accidentally put him in charge of a task one time based on seniority, despite that Cichy is the elder of the inside linebackers.

If anything, the recruiting process for Connelly may have caused him to lose his hair a little.

After garnering interest from mainly Division II and III schools, former UW recruiting coordinator and cornerbacks coach Ben Strickland offered him a walkon spot on what Connelly thought would be just a courtesy visit. It was Connelly’s only offer to play Division I football, so he

jumped at the chance.

Connelly had played only quarterback his whole life. He quickly realized he wouldn’t be playing the position in college and gained about 30 pounds before he arrived on campus, he said. The night before training camp started in 2014, he received a text from Strickland saying he would work with the linebackers.

It was a difficult transition, Connelly said.

“My freshman year was not the prettiest I’d say, as far as playing linebacker,” Connelly said. “A lot of great guys here helped me out along the way.”

Connelly said he was “lucky” to be a Badger. The coaching staff put Connelly on scholarship before training camp last season.

Redshirt sophomore linebacker T.J. Edwards, Wisconsin’s leading tackler last

Photo · Connelly has overcome his walk-on status to become a viable option at inside linebacker for the Wisconsin defense. T.J. Edwards’ return, however, may see Connelly take to the bench for most of the season though.

Jason Chan The Badger Herald season, returned for UW’s game against Akron University Saturday but Connelly started the game. He recorded one tackle and may not see as much action going forward, but he will be a viable choice if the need should arise.

“Obviously T.J. is one hell of a linebacker, and no one is going to take that away from him,” Connelly said. “Injury doesn’t take a spot away. I just try to take it one day at a time though.”

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Badgers well represented at World Cup of Hockey Four former Badgers selected as members of Team USA, Pavelski to captain team, Suter to serve as assistant The 2016 World Cup of Hockey, a.k.a. the NHL’s ploy to sell merchandise and undercut the International Olympic Committee’s decision to ban NHL players from the 2018 Winter Olympics, begins Sept. 17.

Some of the best players from around the world will take to the ice, clad in their respective country’s colors in attempt to win the first edition of the tournament since 2004.

This includes Team USA, a tough, bump and grind team that, while slower than most of the other squads, will be able to throw around the smaller skaters that comprise them. Luckily for Badgers fans, this team includes four former Wisconsin men’s hockey players. Joe Pavelski will serve as its captain, Ryan Suter as an assistant captain and Ryan McDonagh will br part of the team’s leadership committee.

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by Eric Goldsobel Sports Editor

RYAN MCDONOUGH Ryan McDonagh left UW after three seasons in 2010 to sign a professional contract with the New York Rangers and spent only half a season in the American Hockey League before being called up to the Blueshirts full-time. The St. Paul, Minnesota native has since made himself a staple of the Rangers as a hardnosed defenseman who makes smart reads on plays.

His large frame often buys him time on the puck and helps him to force opponents off it. McDonagh is known for blocking shots and the occasional big hit, a pure shutdown defenseman, but he is no stranger to offensive play.

The current Rangers captain has averaged just under 37 points over the past three seasons by making efficient passes from the blue line to set up teammates. Though, when he needs to he can net the puck as well and tallied 31 goals in that same time.

McDonagh is the type of defenseman you want on your team and could be a first-pairing while also a focal point

A - RYAN SUTER The Madison, Wisconsin native spent only the 200304 season at UW before jumping ship for the pros. His first seven seasons, spent with the Nashville Predators, proved unfruitful so when he had the chance, Ryan Suter joined the Minnesota Wild ahead of the 2012-13 season.

Since 2008-09, Suter has never dipped below 30 points thanks to his passing skills and hockey IQ. Last season, he recorded a career-high 51 points and established himself as one of the premier offensive defensemen in the NHL. While not a standout in any specific area, Suter is an all-around above average player who can handle large chunks of ice-time. Over the years his play-reading skills have developed as a result, making him a reliable choice on the second or third line for Team USA. Suter also draws from his international experience. He

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of one of Team USA’s powerplay units. He will be taking on a leadership role as a member of Team USA’s leadership committee after he was named to the position by John Tortarella, his former Rangers coach and Team USA’s coach.

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played in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics and every level of the Internaional Ice Hockey Federation World Championship from 2002 to 2009.

Two seasons at the University of Wisconsin culminated in a national title during the 200506 season for Joe Pavelski. Afterward, he joined the San Jose Sharks for the 2006-07 season, where he quickly established himself as a key player after seeing limited action as a rookie due to a leg injury.

The Plover, Wisconsin native has always been a balanced scorer who’s steadily improved with age. Pavelski spent his first few seasons progressing from a 40-point scorer to the mid-60s range. After the 2012 NHL lockout, however, a new Pavelski emerged that’s pushed on 80 points in the past three seasons.

Credit his mindset for that, which also makes Pavelski is the perfect choice for captain — he has a high work rate, puts the team first and is always willing to do the dirty work.

While not the biggest player, his constant drive to do

DEREK STEPAN Derek Stepan’s time at UW lasted for only two seasons from 2008-10, but he will long be remembered as one of the top forwards to leave the school.

After joining the New York Rangers alongside fellow Wisconsin teammate McDonagh, Stepan carved a career out of being an undersized, agile center. Despite that lack of size, the playmaking ability has not abandoned Stepan in the NHL. The Hastings, Minnesota native has consistently ranked among the Rangers’ top scorers and has never dipped below 44 points in his career. Stepan is assist-heavy in that respect, but can pot an important goal when needed to — ask the Washington Capitals.

Stepan does have some noticeable limitations though. His size prevents him from posting in front of the goal for screens and he can be defensive liability at times when in his own end. But the good outweighs

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what’s best for the team often leads him to the front of the net. Look for the first-liner to frustrate goalies when he parks himself in front of the crease to setup a screen, and don’t be surprised if he scores on a redirection or putback.

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the bad, and Stepan could very well find himself on the second-line as well as a powerplay line.

While he won’t be under the microscope like Patrick Kane or Zach Parise, Stepan might just pop up at the right moment to steal the spotlight.

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Wisconsin Soccer’s hot start begs questions about legitimacy

Though there are a few areas that need work, Badgers have shown they can truly compete

by David Hayes and Eric Goldsobel Sports Editors

After defeating conference foe University of Michigan in this weekend’s Big Ten opener, the Wisconsin men’s soccer team and their early 2-1-1 start have been raising eyebrows around Madison.

Perhaps the most intriguing part about the Badgers’ early success, is the credibility of the team’s win in their two exhibition games prior to the season opener. The Badgers’ overall record is 2-1-1, but the team sits 3-2-1 when including their 2016 exhibition performances.

Most of the time, the outcomes of a team’s exhibition or pre-season matches are thrown by the wayside when it comes to the accuracy of what each game’s result says about the two teams involved. But Wisconsin’s 3-1 win over then-No. 8 Creighton may have been a better measure of talent than previously believed.

Despite its exhibition value, a victory over a top10 team and perennial NCAA soccer powerhouse like Creighton is nothing to be taken lightly. The Bluejays finished last season ranked as the eighthbest team in the country with a 19-4-0 overall after reaching the Elite 8 in the NCAA tournament.

So far, Wisconsin (1-0-0 Big Ten) is undefeated

at home with a pair of victories over Santa Clara University and Michigan.

Wisconsin’s most recent victory over Michigan ended in thrilling fashion. Wisconsin drew first blood with an early lead in the first half after a 27th-minute goal by junior forward Mark Segbers.

But the Wolverines rallied by scoring an equalizer less than two minutes into the start of the second half.

The Badgers were out-shot by Michigan 4-1 in the first overtime period, but managed to weather the storm until junior forward Tom Barlow netted the game-winner in the third minute of the second overtime stretch.

Wisconsin’s performance on the road is the one major concern for the potential Big Ten contenders.

With a 1-0 loss to Flordia International University and 1-1 draw to Florida Atlantic University away from Madison, it’s hard to say just how good the Badgers will be on the road going forward. But one thing is for sure, great soccer teams win more than just their home games.

With upcoming matches against No. 4 Indiana University and No. 5 University of Maryland, the Badgers’ Big Ten schedule won’t provide any shortage of opportunities for Wisconsin to prove itself over the next month.

But that of course won’t come without its challenges.

Wisconsin has struggled to put the ball in the back of the net consistently and has been outshot by opponents on average.

Barlow’s goal against Michigan was his second of the season, but good enough to lead the Badgers this season. Segbers and Mitch Guitar each have one goal and round out the rest of Wisconsin’s scorers behind Barlow. But three scorers aren’t enough to constitute a high-powered offense.

Where Wisconsin needs improvement is in creating more shooting chances. They’re currently sixth in the Big Ten in shots per game and far off from leaders, Michigan, by almost seven. In goals they are also just a step behind, and find themselves in the middle of the conference with one goal per game.

The team is not at the high offensive-caliber of Maryland or Indiana, but where they make up for it is through the team’s defense. Wisconsin has allowed only 0.75 goals per game on average, and is ahead of even Maryland in that respect.

Wisconsin grinds their opponents to a halt with a dogged high-press that pushes as high as opponent’s midfield area. Where the team can look to improve is generating offense from that

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defense.

The press could force counterattacks off of the opponent’s mistakes, which could become a staple of the Badgers’ offense and solve the team’s scoring woes. If that is done, or scoring from the defense in any number of manners, whether possession play or long balls over the top, the team could become a true contender.

For now, though, offense and road-games are holding the Badgers back. The team can’t be a true contender with its current low scoring totals and needs offense in big games. But they have shown this is possible, in wins over Creighton and Michigan, but also that they are prone to struggling on the road, FAU and FIU. The Badgers can be a true contender, but need to first address a few areas of their game before that happens. On the bright side, the season is very young and there’s plenty of time to do so.

Photo · The Badgers have been lacking a bit in scoing, but with much of the season left to play there’s plenty of time for the team to figure it out.

Jason Chan The Badger Herald

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