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Blue emergency lights, phones deemed ‘outdated’ by UWPD While UW doesn’t have plans to remove them, efficiency of devices has been questioned, high costs of maintenence

by Jackie Miller Reporter

While walking through the University of Wisconsin campus, the blue emergency lights — once considered an essential tool for campus safety — are scattered throughout. But campus sources have said they are becoming obsolete.

University of Wisconsin Police Department spokesperson Marc Lovicott said despite murmurs of getting rid of these devices on other campuses, UW has no plans to do so in the near future.

“The University of Madison has never considered taking away the lights, even though some universities have around the state,” Lovicott said. “Despite the expense, we know they give people a peace of mind.”

UW junior Brittney DeBoer said she had had experiences where the blue light phone could have been helpful.

DeBoer added she found them comforting during situations where she felt unsafe.

“I have actually felt unsafe on campus,” DeBoer said. “One time while walking from Memorial Union to Liz Waters [residence hall], there was a car keeping pace with me. I was by one of the blue safety lights and it was a lot more comforting. I don’t think I would have had time to fumble around with my phone if something were to happen.”

Lovicott said one major reason why universities around the country have been considering saying goodbye to the blue lights is their high costs for maintenance and upkeep.

Lovicott said a large portion of the cost comes from paying employees for the labor that goes into maintaining the phones.

“The primary cost is in wages and time spent fixing the phones,” Lovicott said. “The manpower associated with that and fixing the phones if they’re broken is expensive.”

Lovicott added most of the UW campus has converted to a Voice over Internet Protocol system within the last few years.

According to the Federal Communications Commission website, VoIP is a form of technology that lets people make phone calls using internet connection rather than old copper phone lines.

“The emergency phones are all old copper wire landline phones,” Lovicott said. “Because it’s outdated technology, we have to pay the phone company a premium price for those lines.”

Lovicott added that between 2016 and the present day, UWPD has received approximately 575 calls from the blue emergency lights, of which only

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three were for actual emergencies and the remainder was either prank calls or misdials.

But rather than thinking of eliminating the phones altogether, the UWPD is actually working to find a way to upgrade the emergency phones, despite the costliness of doing so. “[The old copper wire phones] are obsolete now so we are trying to find a plan to update them and upgrade them somehow,” Lovicott said. “We are still working with various groups on campus to figure out a way to do that. There are many options we’re working through but ultimately, they are all expensive.”

Lovicott said UWPD is mainly focusing on improving the existing emergency lights and encouraging other forms of safety on campus rather than adding more

emergency lights to campus.

Last year, UW student Sophie Morris started a petition that gained over 1,800 signatures during her freshman year. The petition was created to advocate for more blue lights on campus but in the end, she and UWPD collectively decided that wouldn’t be the best option in the long run.

“We met with the student who created the petition and it was an overwhelming consensus that it’s probably not a good idea to add more blue light phones because they are obsolete technology,” Lovicott said.

Lovicott said that they have been thinking about increasing the amount of lighting around campus, reintroducing SAFEride and improving their WiscGuardian app.

Lovicott said UWPD took a year off from marketing for the app so they could work with different vendors on the possibility of replacing it.

The department is looking to have the improved version ready and working for the year ahead, he said.

As for actions students can take on their own, Lovicott advises they be extremely aware of their surroundings, especially at night.

Lovicott recommends that students keep at least one earbud out while walking and glance up every once in a while.

“Walk in groups, walk with a friend, and stay in well-lit areas,” Lovicott said.

“Use the transportation offered at the university. There are lots of options for making students feel safe and the UWPD is working on improving them even further.”

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UW professors receive NIH grant to develop app to fight opioid relapse

The multi-million dollar grant will look toward previous work conducted by co-principle investigators on alcohol, substance abuse

by Nuha Dolby Print News Editor

Two University of Wisconsin professors have been granted an award from the National Institutes of Health to conduct work with the goal of combating opioid relapse.

The NIH granted Dhavan Shah and John Curtin $3.42 million to work on a mobile phone app. The app seeks to prevent relapse amongst those recovering from addiction.

John Curtin, Professor and Director of Clinical Training in Department of Psychology and a co-principle investigator, focuses his research on the psychological and neural mechanisms involved in risk, prevention and intervention for patients with drug use disorders. ”Relapse happens frequently early in recovery for alcohol and substance use disorders but it can also happen months and even years after someone quits,” Curtin said. “Therefore, one of the biggest challenges that people with alcohol and substance use disorders have is to continually monitor their recovery and look out for risks for relapse, essentially for the rest of their lives.”

Curtin’s previous research with Shah worked to monitor these risks for relapse, although in that case the project was focused on recovery from alcohol addiction.

Curtin said relapses can have triggers or methods with which to predict them and that he focuses on tracking them in his work. ”Lapses and relapse often seem to come out of the blue from the perspective of the participant, though in hindsight, there were usually reasons to be [concerned],” Curtin said. “Over the past five years, my lab has been working to use emerging mobile sensing capabilities from smartphones and wearable sensors to build models that can predict, in real time, the likelihood that someone will lapse back to drug use.”

Shah, who is a Louis A. & Mary E. MaierBascom Professor in UW-Madison’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, said his work and Curtin’s work combined created a strong platform for this project.

Shah’s research focuses on communication influence on social judgments and health support and behavior.

Shah added that this project was a real collaborative effort. He said that by utilizing computer science, engineering, psychology, and his own work in communications, it showed the real change and collaboration a large university can facilitate.

Curtin also discussed a first project that he and Shah collaborated on — one close to being finished. It also focuses on addiction and relapse.

Photo · Curtin said his lab has been working for years on using technology to build models to predict relapse to drug use. photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

”We are about to complete a first project that has followed people with alcohol use disorder for the first three months of their sobriety,” Curtin said. “We can predict with better than 90 percent accuracy whether they will use alcohol on any given day.

More importantly, we can do this with almost completely passively, with no burden placed on them.”

Curtin said they used patients’ cell phones to track their locations by looking at their cellular communications like voice and text messages. Curtin added that they also placed sensors in their beds to monitor the quality of their sleep.

All these were passive, requiring minimal active effort from patients, Curtin said. Providing a rich context around these signals was also important. ”We establish locations they have used alcohol in the past, addresses and contact numbers of people that support or detract from their abstinence,” Curtin said. “We know the addresses of their health care providers. We can combine GPS and communications data with this context to produce powerful signals about the integrity of their recovery and the likelihood that they will use alcohol or drugs in the near term.”

Curtin said this relapse risk signal can guide them to seek further support from friends, treatment providers or a health app.

Curtin added that not only is the app helpful for determining when someone will relapse, but why. The app can then direct them to a temporary solution. ”These same models can not only identify when someone is at risk for relapse but also why they might relapse,” Curtin said. “This information can be used to guide the person to the tools and services that are both tailored specifically to them and to that moment in time. Someone who is at high risk for relapse because of a momentary strong urge could use games or other distracting activities ... to wait out the urge until it passes. Someone who is at risk for lapse because of mounting stressors [or] hassles would instead be directed to use guided relaxation or meditation modules.”

Curtin said the current project would directly extend their work from alcohol use disorder to opioid use disorder.He added that they would be altering their sample as well. ”[The new project] will also focus on recruiting a nationally representative sample,” Curtin said. “This will be

important because the signals that predict relapse back to opioid use are likely different for someone who lives in an urban versus suburban versus rural part of the country. This is particularly important for use in a state like Wisconsin, where we want to be able to use the model to help people in urban areas like Milwaukee and Madison but also in more rural areas that have been also severely affected by the opioid crisis.”

Curtin said that in the new grant, they would follow people further into their recovery — up to one and a half years after the initial abstinence.

Curtin said that the triggers for relapse are likely different for someone in the first stage of recovery, as opposed to after they have achieved stability. He said by tracking later into their recovery process, the tool can learn how these triggers change.

Shah said he believed the project exemplified the Wisconsin Idea. ”The project is a great example of the way UW contributes to the Wisconsin Idea,” Shah said. “Addiction treatment is a huge issue, so it’s an important story to tell.

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BCycle launch makes Madison first city with fully-electric bike fleet

The pedal-assisted electric bikes provide riders with ‘boost,’ motor amplifies pedaling power for boost assist of up to 17 mph

by Jackie Miller City Editor

Earlier this summer, over 200 community members joined Madison BCycle for a ride around Capitol Square to celebrate the launch of 300 brand new, electric bicycles.

Lisa Snyder, Executive Director of Madison BCycle, said the launch was more than just a gathering for community members. Satya RhodesConway, the mayor of Madison, and John Burke, president of Trek Bicycle Corp. joined them for the launch in mid-June as well.

“Madison is the first bike share program to fully convert its fleet to electric,” Snyder said.

She said there were conveniences to riders in riding these bikes.

Snyder said the BCycle Electric is a pedal-assisted electric bike, meaning it doesn’t actually do all the work for you, but it gives you a boost.

“When you turn the power on, the electric motor amplifies your pedaling power to give you an assist of up to 17 mph. E-bikes are easier to ride, make hills & commutes no sweat and help you ride further,” Snyder said. “… They’re also really fun.”

Not only are the new e-bikes a helpful tool for people who already consistently rent from BCycle, Snyder said, but they’ve also encouraged

community members who normally wouldn’t rent a bike to give it a try.

The electric bikes can potentially make it more practical for students to get from place to place while carrying heavy backpacks or additional weighted items. “[The e-bikes] allow people to ride who might not otherwise be able to,” Snyder said. “Here in Madison, we’ve heard from riders that 37 percent of them are using their cars less often because of BCycle.”

BCycle has additionally always offered students discounts on annual memberships.

Snyder said University of Wisconsin students and faculty members have always been able to ride the BCycle bikes for an annual rate of just $20 (compared to $100 for non-students and faculty).

But Snyder said the upgrade in the fleet caused some small price fluctuations.

“We revisited our pricing after eight years and a change in offerings with a moderate increase. For students, the annual membership went from $20 to $30,” Snyder said. “Still an incredible deal for as many e-bike rides of 60 minutes or less as you want.”

Emily Tomashek, a senior at UW, said the e-bikes sounded like a worthwhile investment.

She added that the old bikes were clunky, and the

convenience of a better-working e-bike would likely not stir many complaints in the shifting price point. ”I think students would be okay with the upgrade in price,” Tomashek said. “Twenty to 30 dollars isn’t that much of a difference and compared to owning your own bike, it’s a lot cheaper.”

However, the fluctuation in price hasn’t stopped students and other community members from renting a bike and taking a ride through the Madison.

In fact, as stated by Snyder, people seem to be loving the e-bikes despite the increase in prices.

They’ve had more riders rent their bikes, more trips taken and more positive feedback.

“We have overwhelming feedback that people love the electric bikes, and we are seeing it with 2.4 times the ridership,” Snyder said. “We’ve had 75,000 trips in two months since June 18. In comparison, we had 31,000 trips the same two months in 2018 with the red bikes.”

While the increased ridership has been appreciated, Snyder said BCycle has been learning to adjust to the rapid growth.

Snyder added that these increased challenges provide opportunity for adapting.

“With this much ridership, we have some great challenges to tackle to keep up with the demand, and with new riding patterns as people ride further

than they did before,” Snyder said. “We’re quickly learning and adapting.”

While trying to accommodate over two times the amount of ridership than they’ve had in the past eight years, BCycle is also trying to figure out what to do with over 300 of their old red bicycles.

Snyder said Madison BCycle is currently in the process of finding a good nonprofit company where they can donate the bikes.

“We have been working with several nonprofits to find a second home for the bikes that were still in good condition (which was most of them),” Snyder said. “Of course, after eight-plus years of service, some bikes had reached the end of their useful lives.

We salvaged any parts that could be reused, and recycled the rest.”

With the rapid success the e-bikes have brought Madison BCycle, Snyder thinks some other cities might eventually fully convert to e-bikes as well.

According to Snyder, cities that have already implemented some e-bikes into their fleet include Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Omaha, Salt Lake City, El Paso, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Las Vegas.

“It’s really exciting for Madison to be at the forefront of this new trend that’s changing the transportation landscape,” Snyder said.

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UW ranks 25th-best university in world, according to new rankings According to the newly-released rankings from Center for World University Rankings, this is up two spots from last year

by Caroline Li Campus Editor

According to newly-published rankings by the Center for World University Rankings, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is ranked the 25th best university in the world, up from 27th place last year.

According to UW’s University Communications, there are two notable changes regarding the latest CWUR rankings. First, as stated by UW University Communications, the university’s Quality of Education ranking, an important indicator measuring the weighted number of alumni who have won major awards, medals and prizes relative to the university’s size, went up from 65th last year to 28th this year.

The university’s Research Output/Performance score also notably improved, from 32nd last year to 27th currently. University Communications said this measurement is a mix of faculty research output, citations of their work and other factors.

Private funding also helps the university maintain its competitive edge. According to the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, private donations by individuals and

organizations account for approximately 18 percent of UW-Madison’s budget, and as of December 31, 2018, the total value of WFAA endowment reached $2.832 billion.

The WFAA said the organization works closely with donors to provide financial support for various initiatives and scholarship programs.

According to the WFAA, former UW alumni Ab and Nancy Nicholas made one of the largest donations in UW-Madison’s history — a $50 million matching gift back in June 2015. Together with other donors, Ab and Nancy Nicholas raised $100 million in total for the UW community, which was then channeled to benefit prospective students in the form of scholarships and academic awards.

While maintaining its academic reputation nationally, UW also sees global recognition, attracting students from across the globe. UW sophomore Yilin Li, an international student from China who came to UW almost a year ago, said the university’s academic achievements were the major factors that motivated her to apply.

Li said UW’s undergraduate psychology program was what had attracted her to UW. Li added that taking advantage of UW resources

was also important. She recently applied for the Undergraduate Research Scholars program, which consists of a weekly seminar and matching with faculty and mentors with whom to conduct a research project.

Li hopes to tap into the opportunity to further enrich her research experience. “[The position as] a research assistant is not very easy to get, especially for freshmen and sophomore as we do not have any experience in research before, so this program helps us students to get research opportunities,” Li said.

Similar to Li, domestic student Alyx Hach also appreciates the opportunities UW offers to acquire practical skills outside the classroom.

As a student majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Hach said there are programs relevant to what she is studying in the classroom where she can gain real-life experience.

Hach said the Waisman Center on campus runs programs for children with different speech disorders where she can get involved and observe how professional staff execute their duties. The Waisman Center also provides other resources for families with children with intellectual handicaps.

“You do not have to go out of your way. There are places on campus that can help you get your foot in the door and see what the major is all about,” Hach said. “I feel like if I went to a smaller university or somewhere else, I may not have the chance.”

Besides the various academic opportunities offered by the university, both Li and Hach positively noted the atmosphere on campus.

Li lived in Chadbourne Residence Hall her freshman year. She said the study room in the basement level of the building was always full, especially during winter times when the cold hit.

Everyone would just study quietly.

Hach observed that most students on campus are very academically motivated. She said it is very easy for her to find people to study with, and they regularly help each other out.

Regarding academic rankings, University Communications made a special note on how rankings influence university policies. They said that while the university appreciates positive recognition from different ranking systems, it will prioritize the needs of students, faculty and staff members when making academic decisions.

Mayor announces increased policing efforts to increase quality of life Alderman states concerns, says people and students ‘aren’t safe after dark,’ and ‘people come down to prey on them’

by Courtney Erdman City Editor

City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced changes in July aimed at increasing the quality of life on State Street, and local officials and organizations are routinely pitching in on the effort.

Rhodes-Conway and her staff are working to target criminal behavior, help the homeless and reduce the amount of people who loiter by increasing police efforts and implementing environmental changes.

These changes include putting fencing around big potted plants to prevent visitors from sitting on them, temporarily removing benches and limiting electricity from outlets. The behavior being targeted is occuring at the intersection of State Street and the State Capitol, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.

The issues at the top of State Street happen every summer, but now there appears to be a higher number of complaints than in the past. Most of the complaints are about disorderly conduct and menacing panhandling, Ald. Michael Verveer said in an email.

The city has also added new lighting and portable toilets to discourage public urination.

Alder Paul Skidmore said there is more than a one-answer solution and that the mayor’s efforts are not enough. The key to changing the culture around State Street, he said, is to target behavior.

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“I don’t think students or anyone else [are] safe after dark,” Skidmore said. “People are highly intoxicated, people come down to prey on them, there are fights and assaults.”

Central District Captain of Police Jason Freedman said the Madison Police Department routinely works with the mayor and other city staff.

Freedman said some of the tools used during the day time and early evening are not applicable for night time issues, partially due to the crimes being different. During the day or early evening, common offenses include drug dealing and trespassing. But, nighttime offenses include underage drinking and bar fights.

Freedman said the police department has made it their priority to reduce late night violence and problem behaviors, including property damage, sexual assault and firearms offenses.

“This has a significant impact on students who are going out for a drink or walking home late,” Freedman said.

Students who want to help the homeless should not give them money or food because it contributes to the problem, Freedman said. He suggests students make money and time donations to social service agencies who have resources to help the homeless.

Not all the people who choose to camp out on State Street are homeless, Freedman said. Some people live there because their chosen lifestyle involves panhandling, obtaining drugs, engaging

in prostitution or drinking alcohol, he said.

Freedman added that the police department and mayor’s office are working to connect the homeless to mental health and housing services.

Downtown Madison, Inc. is one of the organizations that is teaming up with the mayor and her staff to implement these changes.

Downtown Madison, Inc. “works through advocacy, research, planning, and community action to create and sustain a healthy and vibrant downtown for all people,” according to their website.

President Jason Ilstrup said the organization is looking for short and long term solutions that would make the area an enjoyable place for everyone.

“The mayor’s plan is a good first step, but finding solutions will be a long process,” Ilstrup said.

Ilstrup said those who are participating in criminal activity aren’t being held accountable because the City of Madison Police Department is understaffed and prosecutors simply can’t prosecute all the offenders. This makes it easier for people to commit a string of crimes.

Ilstrup suggested hiring a community prosecutor and implementing a Downtown 100 program, which has been successful in Minneapolis. This is a “holistic prosecution program launched through an innovative partnership between public, business, non-profit and neighborhood groups,

seeking to reduce crime, while addressing the underlying needs of the offenders to achieve longer term improvements,” according to the City of Minneapolis Attorney’s Office.

“There are not significant consequences for big or small actions,” Skidmore said, adding people who commit repeated offenses downtown should be banned from the area. He also suggested extra patrol officers between midnight and 3 a.m.

The mayor suggested pop-up businesses in empty storefronts on the 100 blocks of State, North Carroll and West Mifflin streets, to prevent people from sleeping or storing their belongings in these locations, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.

Ilstrup agreed, adding that pop-up stores in the past have been very successful.

“This is a great way to incubate different retail ideas and increase the quality of life,” Ilstrup said.

Freedman said MPD is increasing foot patrol officers and special operations. Foot patrol officers surveil an area, while special operations are small groups of police officers that are dedicated to a specific area to report crimes and arrest offenders.

The department has continued to advocate for more officers to be hired and educate policy makers on why the department needs more officers, Freedman said. Freedman also said that grants only go so far in hiring efforts and changes to the budget need to be made.

“I would like to see a much-reduced need for police presence on State Street,” Freedman said.

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Human trafficking bill working way through Wisconsin legislature The bill, provisioning for safe harbor law for human trafficking victims, works to ‘help victims move on to healthy, successful lives’

by Lauren Henning State Editor

Wisconsin Senate Bill 49, also known as Assembly Bill 41, is moving through Wisconsin’s legislative body and could be heading toward its now second executive session. The bill provides provisions for a safe harbor law for minors who are being humantrafficked into prostitution.

Representative Jill Billings, D-LaCrosse, the lead author for the Assembly version of the bill, said instead of arresting these victims, they would go into Child Protective Services.

“They are brought in through human services instead of being put in jail in an orange jumpsuit and chains,” Billings said.

Billings explained that sex-trafficking victims often come from troubled pasts, which could include sexual abuse, drug dependency or homelessness.

When these already-troubled youths are arrested for prostitution, it adds further trauma as well as makes getting their lives back on track more difficult, Billings stated.

Billings also pointed out that human trafficking is a prominent issue in Wisconsin, which was brought to light by the FBI’s Operation Cross Country, an annual action where law enforcement aims to recover trafficking victims and spread awareness of the issue.

Results from a 2015 operation revealed that Milwaukee tied for third in the nation in terms of minors recovered from human trafficking situations. Milwaukee has even been dubbed the ‘Harvard of pimp schools’

by Dana World-Patterson, chair of the Human Trafficking Task Force of Greater Milwaukee.

Though Milwaukee is a focal point for trafficking, the problem is statewide. Former Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Eloise Anderson and former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel co-headed the first statelevel Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force which operated from January 2015 through December 2017.

At the end of the task force’s operation, the DCF released a report in December of 2018 revealing the reality of human trafficking in Wisconsin.

In 15 months, there were 422 child sex trafficking allegations. Of these, about 40 percent occurred in Milwaukee county while almost 60 percent occurred in other countries.

In the end, there were 99 substantiated allegations with 86 of them involving unique individuals. Nearly half of the substantiated claims originated in Milwaukee.

Government efforts in this sect are often delegated to the Department of Children and Families, which focuses primarily on combating the trafficking of minors and works closely with the Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Instruction, Office of State Court and

local courts, Department of Health Services and community service providers.

They work toward their goal through community educational outreach, such as their statewide prevention and awareness campaign called “WI, We Need to Talk,” as well as survivor support services.

Director of Communications for the Department of Children and Families Tom McCarthy said that, to solve a statewide problem, there must be statewide efforts.

“I think that’s really the only way we’re going to really achieve the lofty goal and eradicate this from the state of Wisconsin, because not one person or entity can do that alone,” McCarthy said.

Billings said Minnesota has experienced

great success after the passage of a similar Safe Harbor Act. They have seen more alleged perpetrators charged, because the alleged victims are more likely to cooperate.

She said this is due to the fact that the trafficker makes their victim feel as though they have no other option, and that the trafficker is the only person that truly cares for them.

“When they’re arrested by law enforcement, it reinforces the idea that they don’t have anybody here who can take care of my except for my trafficker,” Billings said. “But if they’re brought into law enforcement and get services, then they are more likely to see that they can get help from other people.”

Billings added that she wanted people to

know this bill would benefit vulnerable kids, with the average age of those assisted being between 12 and 14. She said the assistance the bill could provide would help young kids turn their lives around in order to continue in a healthy and successful way.

She said she hopes Wisconsin would experience a similar success to Minnesota and that the bill continues to have the level of support it has seen up to this point.

“We have to get this,” Billings said. “We have to get this bill done. This is the second session that its gone through. It’s time that Wisconsin takes the next step in the initiatives that we’ve done to help with anti-human trafficking, and really cast the spell of time for this bill.”

Photo · Rep. Jill Billings, the author of the bill, hopes the Wisconsin bill will receive widespread support in legislative bodies.

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Analysis of Tarantino film: ‘Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood’ Brilliant performances, personal trademarks continue to fuel Quentin Tarantino films in acclaimed director’s hunt for Oscar gold

by Zach Lutz ArtsEtc. Editor

While not for everyone, Quentin Tarantino’s newest film could be his most Oscar-nominated film to date, fueled by marvelous performances, tasteful set pieces and personal trademarks.

Since Tarantino’s first feature film “Reservoir Dogs,” the acclaimed director has championed a unique writing and directorial style. The repetition of this approach and his many trademarks over his nine films since the 90s make his movies easily recognizable to any Tarantino film-goer. With each film, Tarantino earns more adoration while expanding his fan base. With each film, he earns more respect from the industry and the A-list actors who want to appear in his movies.

With five career Oscar nominations and two career Oscar wins for best screenplay, Tarantino, in his ninth film “Once Upon a Time in ...

Hollywood,” seeks to earn Oscar gold for best picture and best director.

But, “Once Upon a Time” is far from Oscar bait. Tarantino’s goals for the film exceed any sort of award. The newest entry in Tarantino’s filmography may even be, dare I say, his most unique and aware film to date. While many of his famous trademarks do appear in “Once Upon a Time,” there are few that are absent or take a backseat to other creative choices.

As Tarantino said in multiple TV interviews,

this movie is a love letter or valentine to all that is Hollywood. From old Hollywood movie theaters and drive-ins to restaurants and old retro neon signs, costumes and jewelry and even some use of black-and-white footage, Tarantino uses his mesmerizing set pieces to fully immerse the audience in 1969 Hollywood.

The overall story and plot of this movie is largely what sets it apart from other Tarantino movies. In most Tarantino films the plot is easily identifiable and at the forefront of the film, despite the director’s nonlinear storytelling trademark, and is advanced through constant dialogue.

The plot seems to take a backseat to the acting, character development, set pieces and world Tarantino has created here. This is a major reason why this movie is not for everyone.

The script in “Once Upon a Time” has brilliant moments but it does not constantly sizzle like it has in past Tarantino movies. Furthermore, many audience members such as myself may feel like they are always waiting for something to happen since we have come to expect several grand moments and twists in Tarantino movies before they end. But upon a second watch the concerns over the light plot became less prominent in my mind and the appreciation for everything else that works in the movie became more apparent.

There are two small, fun Tarantino trademarks in the film that serve as Easter eggs for his biggest fans. Tarantino makes use of his fictional Red Apple cigarette brand that was first seen in “Pulp

Fiction.” He also made sure he got his share of close-ups of feet in the movie as well, something that can be seen in just about every Tarantino flick.

Anyone well-versed in Tarantino films will notice these stylistic choices upon viewing.

More importantly, Tarantino once again makes heavy use of pop-culture references, but this time many of the references are to his own films.

Just like in “Inglorious Bastards,” Tarantino rewrites history in a shocking and pleasant way.

And just when you think you are going to make it through a Tarantino movie without an extreme burst of violence, he surprises you.

The ending of the film is arguably the best part and no matter how you feel about the movie up until that point, it is worth the wait. Everything in the final twenty minutes works to near perfection with classic Tarantino dark comedy at the forefront of it all.

The film has no shortage of celebrities as Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt lead the all-star cast as two fictional characters alongside Margot Robbie’s depiction of the late Hollywood star Sharon Tate.

In his first role since his Oscar-winning turn as Hugh Glass in The Revenant (2015), DiCaprio plays the role of Rick Dalton, a once famous TV star struggling to make his way into movies during a transitional period in Hollywood.

Pitt plays Cliff Booth, Rick’s long time stuntdouble and right-hand man. Cliff does just about everything for Rick from driving him around to

fixing his TV satellite to drinking with him.

While DiCaprio employs some fine nuances for his performance, such as a nervous stutter and spurts of coughing attacks from time to time, Pitt plays a quiet, cool and reserved man with a knack for getting into trouble. Both Pitt and DiCaprio deliver iconic performances while maintaining innate chemistry with one another.

Some audience members may criticize Robbie’s Sharon Tate for a lack of purpose in the film. Often seen dancing in fun outfits living glamorously without many lines in the movie, some may think it’s a superficial role without substance and depth.

The goal with Robbie’s Tate, however, is to allow an audience who never saw or knew Tate to spend time with her. It’s a sneak peek into the late actress’ young life as Robbie depicts Tate’s generosity, funloving spirit and excitement for her career to take off. Robbie is yet another fun watch in this starstudded film.

“Once Upon a Time” is currently Tarantino’s most critically acclaimed film since Pulp Fiction with a Metascore of 83. The movie also has an 8.1 on IMDb and an audience score on Rotten Tomatoes of 70 percent.

If you allow yourself to sit back and strap in while Tarantino steers the wheel wherever he pleases, you may enjoy the weird, funky, bumpy ride that is “Once Upon a Time.” Whether you are a film snob, a fan of Hollywood and the film industry, a Tarantino fan or just a fan of superb acting, this is likely a movie for you.

FPC Live’s monopoly of Madison venues holds variety for fall lineup

Identities of The Sylvee, Majestic, High Noon Saloon and The Orpheum Theater continue to develop with fall 2019’s diverse music lineup

by Angela Peterson Director of Public Relations

When I receive concert invites in my inbox, I know there is a 90 percent chance the concert will be held at one of Frank Productions Concerts’ venues. After gobbling up venues and building its own larger venue last fall, the company is poised to continue its reign over Madison’s music scene.

While this monopoly suggests homogeneity in Madison’s musical offerings, the opposite is true. It’s just better business that way. By utilizing line-ups that correspond with the style of each FPC major concert venue, each place holds quite a different experience for concertgoers.

The four main venues — The Sylvee, Majestic, Orpheum Theater, and High Noon Saloon — are poised to hold experiences to remain true to their stereotypical associations this semester. Be on the lookout for these shows this semester which exemplify each venue.

The Sylvee The Sylvee has a big birthday this semester; it’s turning one. With its relative youth as a concert venue comes its continual association in my mind of not quite finding its identity

as a venue. “Cement” is the first word that comes to mind when I think about my Sylvee experiences, which is then quickly followed by “gray.” The bathrooms are the most colorful things in The Sylvee, with quirky touches here adding another confusing element to its vibe.

This semester, hopefully the venue will continue to find its footing and identity with another roster filled with rising headliners and popular acts. A quartet of concerts this semester — The Head and the Heart, Lizzo, AJR and The Avett Brothers — are already sold-out in the large venue, attesting to to the draw of the acts in this venue relative to others around campus. Capacity abilities clearly define this venue otherwise, with a ZZ Top 50th anniversary concert among other choices not quite seeming to match the musical identity of the rest of The Sylvee’s line-up.

It is likely the venue’s utility and ability to hold such large concerts will continue to define its presence in Madison. Perhaps this justifies its gray cement aesthetic.

Majestic One day, I will stop writing about how Majestic is my favorite venue in Madison.

Today is not that day.

Madison is a quirky city by nature, and the versatility and warmth found at Majestic

allow for a quirky and diverse line-up every season. Every time I step inside, it feels like home.

Majestic is continuing to propagate its quirky vibes with unique experiences and artists on the fall 2019 calendar. Musical acts include Sigrid, Bowling for Soup and Misterwives. Majestic will also host a Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque show in addition to their Glitz series of drag performances and fun Brew ‘n View movie screenings. Pick your poison with your Majestic experience — no matter who is playing, it is certain you will have a fun, quirky, uniquely Madison experience here.

High Noon Saloon While every standing room FPC sells alcohol, the High Noon Saloon really is the only one that primarily feels like a bar.

According, music is often not the main focus of High Noon Saloon shows. Pun slams and The Moth story sessions are immediately on the horizon for September’s lineup.

Inside, the aesthetic skews country; it is a saloon after all. Traditionally, local acts and up-and-coming artists find their way to the High Noon Saloon, occasionally with banjos. I do not immediately recognize any artists who play this venue, usually leading to a mixed bag of musical experiences here.

High Noon Saloon did recently receive an upgrade to now include an outdoor patio in addition to its main performance spot. Whether this will remain useful once it becomes September is unlikely with Wisconsin weather, but hopefully this move will help solidify the Saloon’s potential as a casual venue. Open Mic and Pint Nights are on the schedule for this part of the venue.

The Orpheum Theater The Orpheum’s demographic always punches slightly older than the general makeup of the University of Wisconsin’s student body. This makes absolutely no sense to me since it is the closest venue to campus. The Orpheum is a highly convertible space and therefore holds a wide variety of events, yet often they are priced outside of what is attainable for students or inherently attract older audiences.

Fall’s lineup is no exception. The first notable concert of the semester comes at the end of September, when Toto stops through town to actually skrelt “Africa” instead of just having it blast at approximately every bar in Madison at 12 a.m. Goo Goo Dolls, Elvis Costello and more acts that were relevant ten years ago complete the Orpheum’s calendar.

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PayingUniversity the price: UW’s drinking culture impacts community as a whole officials, police work together in attempt to curb possible dangerous effects of excessive alcohol consumption

by Emilie Cochran Managing Editor

Many students at the University of Wisconsin wear the school’s high academic rankings as a badge of honor, especially since U.S. News recently named UW the 35th best university in the world.

Badgers may brag to their friends at other schools that UW holds high rankings academically — and they’ll probably mention the university’s prominent social scene as well, which was recognized as No. 3 on Niche’s 2020 Top Party Schools in America list.

In addition to the rankings, UW students proudly throw the annual Mifflin Street Block Party at the end of April each year. But what is a point of pride for many students can also have some dangerous consequences.

According to a recent University Health Services study called Color of Drinking, students of color report abstaining or nondrinking at a higher rate than white students. According to the study, a “nondrinker” is described as someone who has not consumed alcohol in the past two weeks but has consumed alcohol in the past year, while a person who is “abstaining” from drinking is described as someone who has had no alcohol in the past year.

Regardless of alcohol consumption, its frequency or even a lack thereof, the consequences of alcohol can be felt by all members of the UW community.

Effects of alcohol abuse According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, excessive alcohol consumption can have serious consequences on college students. In addition to the obvious effects on grades, physical harm can also occur as a result of binge drinking.

Every year, approximately 600,000 college students unintentionally injure themselves due to excessive alcohol consumption, according to the Alcohol Rehab Guide. These injuries include bruising, fractures, muscle sprains and other physical harm that can occur because alcohol alters a person’s sense of rationality, causing them to take more risks.

Additionally, one in four college students report academic consequences due to alcohol consumption. This includes missing class, getting a poor grade on an exam or paper, or a lower grade in a course overall.

According to the Alcohol Rehab Guide, not only does binge drinking pose a risk to the drinker, it can also increase a person’s likelihood of committing a violent criminal offense, something the University has witnessed firsthand.

In March, a freshman at UW was charged with battery of an officer and resisting arrest after the UW Police Department responded to Witte Residence Hall for reports the student — whose blood alcohol content was 0.20 at the time of the incident — was urinating in the dorm’s hallway.

While UWPD said this is a common call they receive, they also said students do not normally assault an officer.

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year in the U.S. 696,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 report being assaulted by a student who had been drinking. In addition, approximately 96,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 report experiencing an alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape.

According to Alcohol Rehab Guide, alcohol usage can also affect a student’s mental health, particularly if that student already struggles with depression or anxiety.

A student who has pre-existing mental health issues can face “extreme mental instabilities” and “are most at risk of attempting to commit suicide or other acts of self-harm” because alcohol inhibits a person’s ability to think clearly.

In the “Color of Drinking” study, when asked if alcohol had impacted the students’ health — both physical and mental — slightly more white students said yes when compared to students of color. In the survey, 13.7 percent of students of color said yes while 19.1 percent of white students said yes. Around 16 percent of students in both categories were unsure if alcohol consumption had impacted their health.

Additionally, according to NIAAA the first six weeks of freshman year are critical because that is when a new student is in a completely new environment and has more freedom than ever before. This can make them most vulnerable to the more serious effects of binge drinking.

Amanda Jovaag, Director of Prevention and Campus Health Initiatives at UHS, said the campus community as a whole is at risk when students use alcohol excessively.

Three key areas — safety, connectedness and belonging — are the most affected by students’ excessive alcohol usage, Jovaag said.

“UW-Madison’s high risk drinking culture actually just compounds health and wellbeing concerns that already exist on campus,” Jovaag said. “If we want to reduce sexual violence, if we want to improve mental health, the campus climate … They’re all related to that high risk drinking climate.”

Jovaag added that excessive alcohol usage in college can affect students long term as well. She s aid liver damage and many cancers can occur from excessive alcohol usage, even if it is just during a person’s college years.

“ UW-Madison’s high risk drinking culture actually just compounds health and wellbeing concerns that already exist on campus.

If we want to reduce sexual violence, if we want to improve mental health, the campus climate… They’re all related to that high risk drinking climate.”

- Amanda Jovaag, Director of Prevention and Campus Health Initiatives at University Health Services

But, UHS focuses on the most prevalent short-term effects that students face, such as sense of community and binge drinking, Jovaag said. Healthy Campus Team Manager Katherine Loving works closely with Jovaag in an attempt to improve the climate on campus as well.

“I think that the high risk drinking on this campus is often the way the culture is interpreted, but that’s just what’s most visible.”

- Amanda Jovaag, Director of Prevention and Campus Health Initiatives at University Health Services “[UW works to] center a culture of nondrinking and low risk drinking because again, a majority of our students are either nondrinkers or low risk drinkers, or are students in recovery,” Loving said. “I think that the high risk drinking on this campus is often the way the culture is interpreted, but that’s just what’s most visible.”

Paying the price According to the UW-Madison Specific Alcohol Beverage Regulations, the University’s official stance is, “Alcohol beverages are considered an amenity for a social or business occasion and never the purpose or focus of the occasion.”

When it comes to University Housing, such as dorm rooms, the regulations state all assigned residents of a room and their guest must be of legal drinking age for someone to “...possess an open container of and consume alcohol beverages,” and they must do so only within their own room.

Students who violate these regulations are subject to UWS Chapters 17 and 18 and may face sanctions from the University along with possible civil citations. These chapters outline the disciplinary actions the University may take against students who violate the code of conduct.

One common problem area for alcohol consumption on the UW campus is at the beloved Badger football games.

Many students enjoy tailgating before heading to Camp Randall, and that often involves the consumption of alcohol.

In 2007, UW began the Badger Alcohol Check program.

This requires anyone who has been ejected from Camp Randall, or who has been prohibited from entering, to do a breathalyzer before entering the stadium in future games.

For students under 21, their blood alcohol content needs to be 0.00. For students over 21, their blood alcohol content needs to be below 0.08.

According to the University, this program has made a

positive impact because it allows students to continue to enjoy Badger football games, even if they have gotten in trouble due to alcohol usage. The program also prevents those students from re-offending at a future game.

Many students have that story about a “friend of a friend” or “that person on their floor freshman year” who was sent to detox — or the detoxification center at Tellurian, according to UHS. The student’s phone is confiscated when they get to detox and they are taken to a room where they are monitored by Tellurian staff until they are sober and released from the facility.

To be transported to detox, a student must be a danger to themselves or others around them. UWPD will also transport a student to detox if their blood alcohol content is above a 0.3 — the level at which death can occur.

Students are then released from detox once their blood alcohol content reaches 0.00.

According to University Health Services, a trip to detox costs $595. Additionally, students who go to detox may receive an underage drinking ticket that carries a minimum fine of $263.50 and may also have to complete an online class regarding alcohol usage that costs $125 as part of the sanction they will likely receive from the university.

Given all of the possible consequences when someone binge drinks, it is worth it for students to carefully think about their decision regarding alcohol consumption, something UW is attempting to ingrain in students’ minds.

Curbing underage drinking One well-known effort UW makes to inform students about alcohol usage is AlcoholEdu. Every new student at UW — both first year students and transfers — must complete the program. Otherwise, a hold is placed on the student’s academic record, preventing him or her from registering for the next semester ’s classes.

AlcoholEdu is completed in two parts. Part one is due approximately one week before classes begin and part two can be completed 45 days after part one. Students cannot register for the next semester ’s classes until part two is complete.

According to UHS, AlcoholEdu aims to “challenge students’ expectations about alcohol while enabling them to make healthy and safe decisions,” in addition to making the connection between alcohol usage and academic success clear to new students.

Another key aspect to changing the drinking culture on campus and keeping students safe is to properly communicate the importance of appropriate alcohol usage to students, Jovaag said.

City-wide efforts Alcohol usage at UW does not only affect students in their personal lives — the city has also recognized the issues it can bring into the downtown area.

Madison Police Department Central District Captain Jason Freedman said alcohol is a driver of police response

downtown, largely due to the dense area of alcohol availability.

“Our efforts, we believe, have led to an overall improvement and some mitigation, but has also led to some displacement and these are issues that really can’t be solved by police enforcement.”

- Jason Freedman, Madison Police Department Central District Captain While there has always been a culture of drinking — and some crime as a result — major crimes in downtown Madison have spiked within the past few years, Freedman said. In the past, there has been more minor crimes like disorderly conduct, noise complaints and urinating in public. Now, MPD has seen an uptick in crimes like felony battery, sexual assault and weapons offenses.

“Our efforts, we believe, have led to an overall improvement and some mitigation, but has also led to some displacement and these are issues that really can’t be solved by police enforcement,” Freedman said. “We can control the fire a little bit and we can maybe move it, but we can’t put it out and we certainly can’t change the conditions on the ground that have made the fire so dangerous.”

In an attempt to curb these more major crimes, Freedman said MPD and the city worked together to establish the Downtown Safety Initiative. DSI brings in around 12-15 officers to cover a small portion of downtown — mainly in the State Street/Gilman area.

These officers work overtime from 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. to handle the increased likelihood of crime and make officers more visible and available, Freedman said.

“This is an issue that we know is impacting our community and it’s been an issue here for a long time.”

- Marc Lovicott, University of Wisconsin Police Department spokesperson Additionally, Freedman said, MPD works closely with the Alcohol License Review Committee and the city

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council in an attempt to adjust the placement of late night food carts that tend to attract a large number of people in the streets and on the sidewalks.

On the flip side, when UWPD officers are present, it is mainly because they are responding to a call, UWPD spokesperson Marc Lovicott said. Campus police do not aim to patrol with the purpose of finding underage drinkers, but they will patrol through residence halls making sure students are safe and well-behaved.

In an attempt to curb underage drinking, an issue Lovicott also said is part of the UW culture and society, UWPD aims to focus on educating students when they get on campus. Lovicott said UWPD meets with first year students in their house meetings to explain the rules regarding drinking in the dorms and give advice to students for the safe consumption of alcohol.

“This is an issue that we know is impacting our community and it’s been an issue here for a long time,” Lovicott said.

Safe drinking for the school year While there are always inherent risks, students can still safely enjoy a night out at one of the country’s best party schools.

“Know your limits. I’m not saying drink responsibly, but if you’re drinking to the point of blacking out, that’s a you problem and that’s something that, from a cultural standpoint, we need to do better on.”

- Jason Freedman, Madison Police Department Central District Captain

Freedman suggests those who want to enjoy alcohol should use caution when consuming it. He also advises students know what they are drinking and refrain from accepting drinks from people they don’t know as there could be more than alcohol in the cup.

He also added that students should go out and go home in groups, rather than alone. Going home alone — especially when intoxicated — increases a person’s likelihood of being assaulted or robbed, he said.

“Know your limits,” Freedman said. “I’m not saying drink responsibly, but if you’re drinking to the point of blacking out, that’s a you problem and that’s something that, from a cultural standpoint, we need to do better on.”

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When it comes to violence against youth, there is heroism in hesitation Following MPD’s violent treatment of distressed teen, department must revisit best practices, regardless of incident’s legality

by Ethan Carpenter Columnist

The incident was recorded in early June on a home security camera. A 17 year old black teenager, having left school, was exhibiting the signs of a mental health crisis. The Wisconsin State Journal reported the police as responding to a mental health crisis call, sending officers to commit a teenager the Madison Police Department’s spokesperson described as “exhibiting threatening behavior” such as cussing and agitation, to a hospital for treatment.

Community activist Brandi Grayson, who spoke with the teen’s family and guardian said he was complying with law enforcement. She also released three video clips of the incident on Facebook.

In the first, the grainy footage shows the teenager picking up an object, which Grayson said was a cell phone, and walks past three officers, only to be seized from behind by one and pinned to the wall. A struggle ensues that results in the officer and the teen tipping over onto the sofa.

The second shows the teenager pinned down by two officers as a third applies a spit hood — a mesh hood designed to prevent spitting or biting by resistant detainees. After the officer finishes hooding the restrained teenager, who strains against the people holding him, the officer hits him three times with a closed fist. It isn’t clearly visible where the strikes land.

The last clip is less chaotic, but no less striking. Three white, adult officers holding down a black minor, muzzled and handcuffed. The teenager in question no longer resisting, simply laying prone, stomach-down on the floor. According to Grayson, the teenager had passed out due to repeated strikes to the head; the police maintain that he neither reported nor showed injuries after being taken in.

The scene of violence provoked a flurry of response. Grayson organized a fundraiser on the teenager ’s behalf for legal representation. Freedom Inc., a community group which advocates for the removal of police from public schools, called the officers’ actions an “act of terror.”

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway called a meeting of community leaders and released a blog post vowing to do better and outlining plans for policy changes.

Rhodes-Conway wrote that irrespective of the action’s legality and compliance with MPD policy, “police actions in this incident are not and will never be acceptable as best practice in the City of Madison.”

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The Madison Professional Police Officers Association drew the line at the blog post. They issued a response condemning the mayor ’s “judgmental” language for rebuking the use of force before the completion of an investigation, for drawing only on the incomplete videos as context, and for creating “doubt and hesitation.”

Here is the problem with that response.

To ask the public and their elected officials to reserve judgement in the face of violence is to suggest that there is something which would make the violence okay — that if the teenager was resistant to instruction, or a threat to those around him, it would simply become an ugly necessity of a dangerous job. But we don’t want teenagers to be hit, pinned and hooded under only certain circumstances — no, we do not want it at all.

The MPPOA fails to understand that the controversy is more than a matter of law, it’s a matter of justice. If our city has no other way to help a teenager get the healthcare he needs, it’s a failure of Photo · Asking public and elected officials to reserve judgement in the face of violence suggests that violence the city for creating no alternatives for against children could somehow be justifiable. those in mental health crises than use of police force.

Jason Chan While MPD has placed the officer The Badger Herald who allegedly repeatedly struck the child in the head on restricted duty with clubs and pepper spray, there are face outrage with the bravery that selfpending the investigation’s completion, no shortage of societies where the state reflection demands — with an open heart neither the mayor nor the Common Council dispenses violence unhesitatingly. America, to those rightly angry at seeing white mass has called for the officer ’s firing, or made a too, is no stranger to the scourge of police shooters peacefully moved to custody while judgement on the action’s legality. violence, where the advent of the internet black children are hooded and beaten. As When a democratic society creates a law, and easy recording has laid bare the ugliest Grayson said, “if you’re interested in real it is a protection of certain principles with examples of law enforcement behavior for community work, and real community the resolution that these principles should all to see. The space of seconds and half- policing, it is important that you actually be protected on an official, societal level. seconds, however dangerous, where an take into consideration what the community Police can only exist when vested with the officer of the law waits to confirm violence’s is saying.” power to use violence to enforce those laws. absolute necessity before deploying it, But while I believe in the honor of the Sometimes, this violence is subduing an even at personal risk, is the space between police who risk themselves to protect others, individual to take into custody, in extremis, dictatorship and democracy. and the courage that the profession of law it’s the taking of a life to protect life.

I write as someone whose interactions enforcement demands, I can’t say I feel the

Face outrage with the bravery that “self-reflection demands — with an open heart to those rightfully The MPPOA views officers’ hesitation to use force as an obstacle to doing their job.

Hesitation to use violence, however, is a heroic quality.

From Caracas, where an armored van drove over a crowd of protesters, to Hong Kong, where demonstrators are assaulted

with the police have ranged from sitting down at UW-Madison’s Police Advisory Board to voice student concerns or shaking the hand of an officer who sat on my Eagle Scout Review Board. I write as someone who has significant respect for law enforcement.

Police have not just been my protectors, but my friends and mentors. But the police aren’t just charged with protecting me — they had equal responsibility to protect the teenager that we saw brutalized beyond all reason.

If law enforcement wants to live up to their values, I would implore them to

same for the MPPOA, whose motives are made clear by the members-only section of their website advising officers on “avoiding discipline.”

Let them be “disappointed” at the people being disturbed by what they saw in the video. If the members of the MPPOA aren’t disturbed by what they saw in it — if the use of such force on a child is what they think is necessary — that’s not disappointing. That’s a disgrace.

Ethan Carpenter (emcarpenter2@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in political science.

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The Editorial Board serves to represent the voice of The Badger Herald editorial department, distinct from the newsroom, and does not necessarily reflect the views of each staff member. Below are brief introductions to this semester’s Editorial Board.

Cait Gibbons, Editorial Board Chair, Opinion Editor Politically-driven, Chinese-speaking mathematician Chaotic pragmatist Just another Excel Devotee

Hi there. I’m Cait, and I like coffee, chacos and controversial topics. I’m studying math and Chinese, and somehow, I’ve become a college senior with only 9 credits left. But before I head off to the enigmatic “real world,” I’ve got a few more things to yell about via 600-word columns. This is my fifth semester at the Herald and my fourth on Editorial Board, but I can’t promise I won’t make any Rookie Mistakes. We’re always learning.

I have grown to love the Dairy State, but my loyalties will always lie with the Great State of Minnesota, where I was born and raised. When I’m not working under the yellow flickering lights of The Badger Herald office, you’ll probably find me trying (and failing) to do the NYT crossword or grappling with which exclamation point to delete from an email.

At the Herald editorial desk, we aim to start productive, meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most to students. We want the things we say to be the start of a conversation — not the answer to a question. We don’t have all the answers and I don’t think we ever will, but that’s the best part. This will forever and always be the student’s paper, so if you’re angry about something or have something to say or have something you want us to say, we want to hear about it.

Drop me a line at cgibbons@badgerherald.com. And by the way, it’s duck, duck, gray duck.

Abby Doeden, Editor-in-Chief Forage enthusiast and Starbucks feen Herald go-to protest reporters InDesign queen

Hey I’m Abby, and I’m a news girl at heart. I’m a junior in the Journalism school with a double emphasis on reporting and strategic communications — because I can’t seem to make up my mind yet. When I’m not at the Herald office, you’ll probably find me with my Venti Iced Vanilla Latte and Forage Power Bowl at College Library.

This is my fifth semester at the Herald, and I can’t wait to see where this year takes us. In my time at the paper, I have worked my way up the news desk starting as a reporter, to the City News Associate, Print News Editor, and now Editor-in-Chief. With my first semester on Editorial Board, I am honored to help shape the

views of the Badger Herald.

I’m proud to say I have found a home at the Herald, surrounded by amazing people, talents and ideas. Writing about important topics surrounding our campus and community is my passion and I’m always down to talk about it! Feel free to email me at adoeden@badgerherald.com to learn more, talk or just share your thoughts.

And ditto on the duck, duck, gray duck.

Molly Liebergall, Managing Editor Meme rat Middle schooler Knower of movie facts

Hellooo, my name is Molly and I’m a junior here at UW. I’m double tracking in the J-school and getting a certificate in Criminal Justice, something Mariska Hargitay convinced me to do after years of watching “Law & Order: SVU.” Outside of class and the Herald, I intern for The Progressive Magazine and work as a junior investigator for The Badger Project, an investigative journalism nonprofit. And as for what I don’t put on my resume, I enjoy the simple things just like everyone else: getting the $2 spicy peanut noodles from College, watching eleven episodes of Love Island in one sitting and eating eggs every single day.

Since starting as a news reporter at the beginning of my freshman year, I’ve held positions ranging from Print News to Digital Features and now Managing Editor. I’ve loved student journalism since the beginning of high school, and writing for The Herald has only intensified those sentiments. Hit my line mliebergall@badgerherald.com if you want to talk British reality television or yolk.

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Angela Peterson, Director of Public Relations Former opera singer, current law school applicant Annual Softball Game Grill Mom Angie Petey, nickname given in 10th Grade English class

Angela is my name, studying history and music is my game. I’ll often drink a cold brew horchata, especially as I am analyzing data. I’m in my senior year and I’m graduating too, but it’s just my fourth semester at the UW. I’m a mod on Milk-Chugging Teens, and help out the Herald behind the scenes.

A consummate professional, I began my time at The Badger Herald writing for the Hump Day column. Since then, I have served as the Arts Associate Editor, Banter Editor and Arts Editor. This is my first semester on Editorial Board and I’m hoping my time here will help it grow from a board to a full-blown, 100 board wooden floor!

I’m always down to chat about any current issue affecting our campus community or how to become a part of our Herald family. Feel free to slide into my Google Hangouts at apeterson@badgerherald.com if you’d like to learn more.

Matt O’Connor, New York City correspondent Washed up guy J-School complainer Chronic nuisance

So if last year made me the designated New Guy on the editorial board, this year makes me the designated Washed Up Guy. I was the editor-in-chief last year, but I still have a year of complaining left to do at the J-school, so here I am. This is my fifth semester at the Herald, but our motto isn’t ~bh4lyfe~ for nothing. So I guess I’ll be here for a few more semesters.

I’m a senior majoring in political science and journalism. It’s an interesting time to be studying those things, all things considered. I’ll leave it at that.

Throughout the year, this board will be writing its collective thoughts on the big news of the day as we try to make sense of the nonsensical. So as this year progresses, even if you disagree with the opinions of this board, I hope you’ll respect our right to hold them. And for those reading, dissenting opinions in the form of a Letter to the Editor go a lot further than Facebook comments and tweets.

So as this board delivers its own opinions, I’d love to hear yours. If you’re looking to get involved in this experiment in student media — as a writer, graphic designer, photographer, videographer, coder, etc. — shoot me an email at moconnor@badgerherald.com or message me on Twitter at @ moconnorBH.

Lucas Johnson, Copenhagen correspondent Other washed up guy Aspiring Rebecca Solnit Human parrot

Hi. I’m Lucas and I’m in Denmark. From over here, I’ll be taking plenty of photos filled with natural light and trying to stay up until 2 a.m. so I can watch my beloved Minnesota Twins fill my heart right up. But, I’ll also be studying communications in a European context, reading my morning briefing from the Times and doing my best to avoid the constant flood of bikers streaming down these narrow streets.

The Herald has an exceptionally special place in my heart — it’s essentially what kept me in Madison. So even on another continent, I can’t help but to do my part and weigh in on the news of the day back home. Considering the opinion section kick-started my Herald career, it’s only fitting it’s what keeps me connected to our valuable publication.

Our board acts as a jumping-off point. Discourse gives way to growth, and we see this board as integral to that process. So talk with us, let us know what you think, we wouldn’t want it any other way.

Abigail Steinberg, Washington correspondent Madison’s best Danny Devito impersonator Chaotic neutral Tiny Jewish Goblin

Shalomie my homies! It’s ya girl Abby, back for another semester at UW’s ~premier~ student newspaper. I’m a junior majoring in political science and journalism. After two long years of writing, editing and section-heading for the opinion section, this little birdie has spread her wings and flown the coop to our nation’s capital to participate in the Wisconsin in Washington D.C. Program.

When I’m not writing press releases or being a cog in the bureaucratic machine, I’m probably inhaling another Margaret Atwood novel, crying to the musical Hadestown or trying to get Matthew Gray Gubler to follow me back on Twitter.

This is my fifth semester with the Herald and my fourth (maybe last?) semester on the Editorial Board. It’s been a hot minute, and I feel as if I have a good gauge as to what makes you people tick. But if I’m wrong (and I quite often am), I want to hear from you. Write for the Herald, submit a Letter to the Editor, email at asteinberg@badgerherald.com, tweet me @AbbyRSteinberg or message me on JDate. That’d be a funny story.

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Fall 2019 Stories to Watch

UHS, SSFC and mental health The story: In February, the Student Services Finance Committee passed their University Health Service budget recommendations for 2020. The recommendations included hiring more mental healthcare staff, including at least one provider specialized in survivor resources, at least one focused on students of color and at least one focused on LGBTQ+ students. The committee also recommended UHS investigate the reason for their high staff turnover, asking for a full review and action plan to be completed by the end of fall 2019.

What to watch for: SSFC is expecting action plans related to mental healthcare on campus from UHS and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs by the end of this semester. As SSFC and ASM continue to work toward improved resources for these issues, watch for how UHS adjusts their programming and how UW responds to the need for mental health resources.

Sexual harassment policy on campus The story: In April, the UW System announced its plans to join a national movement to address sexual harassment in higher education. UW-Madison is collaborating with more than two dozen other higher education institutions to raise awareness about sexual harassment and how it occurs, elevate evidence-based institutional policies and strategies to reduce and prevent sexual harassment, contribute to setting the research agenda related to the issue, and develop a standard for measuring progress toward reducing and preventing sexual harassment in higher education. The chancellors of all 13 UW institutions have signed on to this project.

What to watch for: What steps will Chancellor Rebecca Blank take to implement these changes here in Madison? Just this summer, UW professor and neurologist Rama Maganti was sued for sexual exploitation and malpractice — that, along with Quintez Cephus’ recent trial, acquittal and readmittance to the University has brought issues of sexual harassment and assault to the forefront of Badgers’ minds. Students and faculty alike are eager to see what the administration intends to do to address sexual harassment on campus.

Rhodes-Conway and Madison police The story: In July, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway reached 100 days in office and said she is happy with the way things have been going so far. Aside from the issues which drove her campaign, Rhodes-Conway has been working to improve police practices in Madison. By increasing police presence in heavily trafficked areas, such as the upper blocks of State Street, Rhodes-Conway hopes to address crime rates and other illegal behavior. Rhodes-Conway is always working to improve how law enforcement handles mental health — an issue catalyzed by a video of a confrontation between police officers and a 17-year-old black teenager, in which the officers appear to slam the boy into a wall before taking him into custody. Rhodes-Conway was critical of the response in a blog post earlier this summer, something which Madison Professional Police Officers Association President Kelly Powers said was “extraordinarily disappointing.”

What to watch for: How will this relationship between the Mayor and the Police Department develop as Rhodes-Conway simultaneously supports and critiques the department? This work with the police department has the potential to impact relationships between police and people of color in Madison, too. And with RhodesConway’s commitment to “breaking up parties” in Madison, what impact will this have on UW students?

As a school notorious for its party culture on campus, this police work is likely to extend to UW students in both on- and off-campus housing.

Madison’s growing pains The story: Madison is growing quickly — an exciting, yet challenging prospect. A higher population has led to rising rent prices, increased demand for public transportation and a need for accelerated environmental efforts. Madison’s spring elections for mayor and city council featured debates surrounding these issues, particularly for Rhodes-Conway and Ald. Avra Reddy.

What to watch for: Rhodes-Conway in particular ran her campaign with a focus on the development of the Bus Rapid Transit system. The plan is well in the works, although the mayor has more work to do to solidify plans and get federal funding for the project.Rhodes-Conway has also created a housing strategy team to look into increasing housing affordability in Madison, but as it stands, the mayor acknowledges that rent is still out of reach for many Madison residents. Watch for how the mayor and city council work to address these concerns as our city continues to develop and expand.

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The story: Recently, people around the country have been diagnosed with severe, mysterious lung diseases linked to vaping. The actual medical impact of e-cigarettes, Juuls and the like isn’t certain at this point, but health officials are conducting extensive research into the potential dangers. Many of these diseases have been confirmed in Wisconsin.

What to watch for: This story is actively unfolding, as there is much research left to be done and cases left to be diagnosed.

As more information comes to light about the impact of vaping and e-cigarettes, watch for advisories from health officials, as well as increased legislation regulating the use and distribution of the devices.

Brace yourselves, the 2020 election is coming The story: We know you’re probably still recovering from the 2016 election cycle — we definitely are — but the 2020 election is fast approaching. And with the Democratic National Convention in Wisconsin this year, our state is set to play a big role on the campaign trails of many candidates. Several candidates, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Bernie Sanders, former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke and President Donald Trump have already made stops in Wisconsin, and preparations for the DNC are well underway.

What to watch for: How will candidates campaign to voters in Wisconsin? Many Wisconsin Democrats are still uneasy about how the 2016 election played out here, so what will 2020 candidates do to cater to voters and assuage those anxieties? Additionally, look out for how candidates address student voters, specifically with plans to address student loan debt and minimum wage hikes.

And finally, how will preparations for the DNC impact Wisconsinites? With around 50,000 people — including media, donors, activists and volunteers — slated to come to Milwaukee next July, hotel reservations for the convention extend to Madison and northern Illinois. Will holding the convention in Milwaukee prove effective, or is just going to turn out to be a logistical nightmare?

Rep. Duffy’s resignation The story: U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Hayward, announced last week he is resigning from Congress, effective September 23. Duffy, who has represented Wisconsin’s 7th District since 2011, says he is stepping down to devote more time to his family — he and his wife are expecting a baby in October, who, among other complications, has a heart condition. To fill Duffy’s seat, Gov. Tony Evers is currently reviewing potential dates for a special election.

What to watch for: Will the special election flip this seat? Among the Democrats likely to seek it are Rep. Nick Milroy, D-South Range, and Sen. Janet Bewley, D-Ashland. District 7 is one of the most evenly balanced in the nation, and it was held by a Democrat for 42 years before Duffy was elected, so it will be interesting to see if the northwest stays red or goes back to blue.

Free speech is up for debate The story: Two Wisconsin Republican legislators recently resurrected a campus free speech bill which aims to discipline actions by constituents who work to disrupt free speech by campus speakers, students and faculty. The Badger Herald Editorial Board wrote all about it, so check that out for our thoughts on the matter. Nevertheless, this story is sure to see a host of interesting developments as lawmakers work to gain support for their anti-free speech, free speech bill.

What to watch for: Earlier this month, the conservative think-tank MacIver Institute filed a lawsuit against Gov. Tony Evers, alleging he and his office have violated the First Amendment by excluding the outlet from media events. These two situations are the latest in a series of allegations about First Amendment violations from conservative groups in Wisconsin. Typically thought of as bastions of liberal, progressive thought, a university campus will be an exciting place to watch these issues unfold. Look out for how conservative and liberal groups on campus approach issues of free speech, and don’t be afraid to call out hate speech when you see it. Protest is free speech, too.

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An unprecedented issue, student debt crisis requires creative solutions

Lawmakers must be willing to think outside the box, consider all possibilities to support college students and graduates

by Cait Gibbons Opinion Editor, Editorial Board Chair

“Do I need money more or do I need school more?”

“Nobody should be in this position.” ”I’m afraid of being more in debt.”

“It ’s not manageable even if you’re working.”

Earlier this year, NPR’s All Things Considered interviewed students around the county who had to drop out of college because they couldn’t afford it, and are now “drowning in debt for a piece of paper I never received.”

1.5 trillion dollars.

That’s the total student loan debt in the United States. With 44.7 million students around the country in debt, that comes out to around $35,000 per person. Even for those who have completed their degrees, student loans are crippling.

The student loan crisis is the worst it has ever been and it ’s leading people to drop out of college and question whether it ’s worth it to go in the first place.

The cost of tuition is on the rise, particularly for private universities, but for public four- and two-year universities as well. And don’t just blame it on tuition — in 2018, College Board released their

annual Trends in College Pricing report, which highlighted that cost of attendance is rising at a much higher rate than inflation.

To address the student debt crisis, some financial advisers such as Jerolyn Grandall, financial aid manager at Western Technical College, have suggested financial literacy and earlier financial education could help lower student debt because students would have a better idea of what they’re getting into.

Grandall questioned whether college students understand the impact of borrowing money for higher education.

“It’s really tough,” Grandall said.

“Students do want to get an education, but it comes at a price.”

The issue is other options are increasingly unrealistic.

A few years ago, The New York Times conducted research on the value of a college degree, and found it is at a record high.

By one metric, the salary for those with a bachelor ’s degree has been increasing since 1975 at a much higher rate than salaries for those without. This data doesn’t even take into account the increasingly high value of higher level graduate degrees.

While education on what it means to take out a student loan is important, and it is valuable for students to understand

the process of borrowing and paying back loans, it’s ultimately unreasonable to expect students to change their minds about going to college.

A more reasonable course of action would be investigating possibilities for student loan refinancing and forgiveness.

Joshua Bonnell, a scholarship coordinator for UW-La Crosse, said there are a lot of options for Wisconsin to do more to support students, but exactly which strategy would be best remains unclear so far.

“Could the state offer more grants that would probably help on the front end with students so they don’t have to take out more loans? That’s a possibility,” Bonnell said. “Could they offer a refinance program at a lower interest rate than what’s currently offered by the federal government or by private lenders? I think this is a good way to just get the conversation started and hopefully get the momentum moving.”

The last part of Bonnell’s comment is key. This is a crisis — the likes of which we have never seen before. There is no recipe for solving it and there is no established protocol for supporting students through it. But one thing is clear: doing nothing is not an option.

Just this year, Gov. Tony Evers established the Student Loan Refinancing

Study Committee, led by State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski. Godlewski has already established a list of goals for the committee — she plans to travel around the state and hear from constituents about personal struggles related to student loans, she is working on setting up a website with student loan resources and creating transparency in the borrowing process, and she plans to tackle the sky-high interest rates on student loans.

That number — $1.5 trillion — is daunting. It’s easy to feel helpless and it’s easy to feel as if there’s no way anyone could make a dent. But tackling this issue with a wide, all-encompassing, exploratory lens is the only way to have any impact.

It’s true — we don’t know how exactly to tackle this issue, because we’ve never been here before. For policymakers and leaders, it requires innovative thinking and commitment to solve the issue. And for us as students, it requires our voice. We have to let lawmakers hear us, and we have to continue to push for reform, because our education is the most powerful tool we have and we have to fight to preserve its accessibility for all students.

Cait Gibbons (cgibbons@badgerherald.com) is a senior studying math and Chinese.

Photo · Cost of tuition has risen at a rate much higher than the rate of inflation for public institutions, and especially for private institutions.

Photo · The value of a 4-year college degree is increasing, evidenced by rising pay, relative to those with only some college.

College Board, Trends in College Pricing 2018

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Men’s Golf: Where to now? Last place finish forces reevaluation

With the departure of Jordan Hahn, the Badgers will look to returning veterans and fresh talent to turn the program around

by John Spengler Sports Editor

With the 2019 spring season Jordan Hahn’s last, the Badgers hoped to capitalize off of their star player ’s prowess one last time.

Unfortunately, all of Hahn’s efforts fell short of carrying the Badgers towards any sort of success. In fact, Hahn posted just the second best score for the Badgers, behind sophomore Griffin Barela, on their way to a last place finish in the Big 10 tournament.

As the 2019 fall season approaches, the ability of the team to be able to regroup and recapture a competitive season remains in question. Luckily, silver linings from last year ’s finish as well as the addition of new talent to the roster show promising signs of improvement.

Despite an undoubtedly disappointing finish for Hahn, his second-place finish for the Badgers in the Big 10 tournament is a promising sign that young talent on the team is beginning to steadily develop.

As previously mentioned, Barela, only a sophomore at the time, captured the No. 1 spot for the Badgers at Philadelphia Cricket Club this past spring. Going into his junior year, Barela will be joined by returning starters from the Big 10 tournament Sam Anderson, Pete Kuhl and Cameron Frazier.

The team loses its ace in Hahn but gains

the opportunity to find a new one as the fall season progresses. They will be forced to do so if they wish to avoid the pitfalls they encountered throughout their most recent spring campaign.

Barela is — as of now — the best prospect to take over as the dominant scoring leader for the Badgers. He boasts a long list of accolades while entering only his third season of competition for the team. This past season, he was consistently the second lowest scorer on the team, trailing only behind Hahn himself.

Individually, Barela also finished 4th at the Hawkeye Invitational and cracked the top 10 at two other tournaments in the season.

Barela cemented himself as the team’s top prospect to begin to attempt to fill the shoes of Hahn, Wisconsin’s all-time leader in scoring average. This season demonstrated that without a strong supporting cast it is nearly impossible for one standout player to make up for the shortcomings of the rest of the team.

While the Badgers return much of their team from the 2019 Big 10 Championship, they also managed the addition of three new recruits to their roster. Coalter Smith, Sebastian Iqbal and Jack Blair are all set to join the Badgers in competition this fall season.

Golf is a uniquely scheduled sport in that there is both a fall and spring season.

The fall season provides a testing ground

for teams to hone their games and set their lineups in stone before the spring season.

This structure exists in order to allow teams to best prepare for the spring season, as that is where the most important competitions are — including conference and national tournaments.

It is then likely that all three of these new signees will be able to hit the ground running for the Badgers. Conveniently, this is exactly what head coach Michael Burcin expects of these new additions to the team.

Speaking with University of Wisconsin Communications he said, “We feel this could be one of the most impactful freshman classes in the league with all three players ready to make an impact.”

With ample opportunity to show their ability this fall, the supporting cast around existing talent should begin to develop. It’s extremely difficult to try and predict who will adjust well to collegiate competition following high school dominance. There is, however, one recruit in particular that stands out as a promising acquisition for the Badgers in 2019.

Blair, Wisconsin native and graduate of Marquette high school, was the latest addition

to the Badgers’ 2019 fall campaign. Blair is the No. 1 player in his graduating class for the state of Wisconsin and has already dealt with the pressure of high-level competition as he led his high school team to two straight state titles and captured his own individual AJGA championship in the meantime.

Iqbal and Smith are also promising signees in their own right. With both maintaining extremely high state and national junior rankings, there remains little doubt about their talent level and their ability to contribute to the 2019 Badger golf team.

One thing is for certain, there remains a lot to look forward to for a program that just had what was — by many standards — a poor season. Finishing dead last in the Big 10 by a shocking 15 shots to cap off their season and the career of what most would consider to be the best golfer in the Badgers’ history was certainly a disappointment.

Much progress remains to be made if they are to drastically improve last season’s results, but with a promising batch of new signees as well as a long list of returning contributors, the Badgers appear to be on the upshot heading into their 2019 fall season.

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Flamingos gear up for final stretch as they hope to make playoffs With Forward Madison FC on brink of playoffs, difficult schedule filled with must-win games ahead, community strong source of support

by Harrison Frueck Sports Editor

When Forward Madison FC began to play this past spring, they officially became Madison’s first-ever professional soccer club. Playing their home games at Breese Stevens Field, they have drawn hordes of fans for just about every game, leading the league in average attendance per game.

Considering Forward Madison’s high attendance rates, it is clear that the team means a lot to the local community and soccer culture in the area.

The team’s fan club — the Flock — turns out in large groups to every home game and even some road games. They also host watch parties at local Madison bars for every road game and major announcements during the offseason.

The team’s promotions are also perhaps the most unique of any American professional sports team, including games with special ticket deals involving watermelons, bowling and even Naturdays

— the unofficial drink of broke college students.

They also recently hosted a game themed around “The Office” television show, where they managed to get Leslie David Baker (who played the character “Stanley”) to make a special appearance and sold soft pretzels and crossword puzzles as a promotion.

Along with their regular-season USLLeague One schedule, Forward Madison made appearances in several scrimmage games and even a tournament this season.

Included in these scrimmage match-ups are two games against the University of Wisconsin men’s soccer team.

In an early-season match back in April, the Flamingos defeated the Badgers by a score of 2–0 on one of the first warm days of 2019. That was also the first game played at Breese Stevens Field this year, and it included Wisconsin alumni Carl Schneider on the field for Forward Madison.

“I’ve been playing at Breese my whole life and I’ve never seen it so rowdy,” Schneider said. “The Flock was amazing.

The songs they were singing, I had them

stuck in my head at halftime.”

Throughout the season, several star players have emerged, starting with forward Don Smart. Smart earned the mid-season USL League One MVP award while scoring seven goals to go along with four assists to this point, both of which are good enough for top-10 in the league.

Smart’s signing was the first for Forward Madison late last year, making him an obvious choice as a leader for the squad.

Smart is undersized for a forward but uses his speed to create scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates.

Smart is obviously a fan-favorite player for the Flamingos, but what separates Smart from the rest is that he reciprocates that feeling for the fans and the city of Madison.

“I love this weather and I love the fans,” Smart said after a game early in the season.

“You can’t get any better.”

Along with Smart, forwards Paulo Júnior and Josiel Nùñez have contributed in a big way to the sixth-place Forward Madison club. They’ve combined for seven goals and eight assists, while also being tied for third in the league in chances created with 38 opportunities each.

Altogether, these players have contributed to a surging Forward Madison team, who went from ninth place in the standings up to

a fourth-place spot, putting them right on the cusp of making the playoffs.

In a league with just ten teams, only the top four make the playoffs, and the Flamingos are right there knocking on the door. Thanks to a recent streak where the team won three straight, they are tied for fourth-place with only a few games left in the season.

“Yeah definitely, we just gotta keep the momentum, you know keep grinding with the team and you know, just keep the same spirit and just keep going and we play like this, you know, day in and day out, you know, I guarantee a win every single day,” Smart said of the streak.

With only a handful of games left, Forward Madison must prove their strength as the season comes to an end.

Nearly all these games are against teams currently in playoff position, meaning the Flamingos control their own destiny as they attempt to earn a playoff spot in their inaugural season.

If you haven’t gone to a Forward Madison FC game yet, you should definitely check it out if you can!

Even when the team doesn’t win, the atmosphere of the games makes it worth the trip, even warranting some attention from the players. Head over to Breese Stevens Field or forwardmadisonfc.com to buy tickets today!

Photo · Schneider and Smart constitute portion of the Forward Madison core. photo courtesy of Forward Madison FC

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Wisconsin looks to take step forward after Elite Eight exit last season

Led by Dana Rettke, team ranked in top 10 for fifth straight season with multiple players vying for position on Olympic team

by Harrison Frueck Sports Editor

The University of Wisconsin women’s volleyball team just got their season underway following the Big Ten/ACC Challenge against Florida State and North Carolina this past weekend.

While the Badgers fell in the Elite Eight in last season’s NCAA Tournament, they head into this season with high expectations and a No. 5 ranking in the preseason American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. The ranking marks their fifth straight season with a ranking in the top 10, and their highest ranking since 2016.

Led by junior Dana Rettke — who earned All-American honors in both of her first two seasons with Madison — the Badgers will look to make a push further into the NCAA Tournament this year.

Rettke’s absolute domination of all competition through this point in her

career makes her look all but unstoppable heading into her junior year.

Her season stats last year included nearly four kills/set and nearly five points/set, both of which led the team.

Rettke’s season highs last season included 30 kills and 32 points against Minnesota on Halloween, a match in which she obliterated Minnesota offensively.

The U.S. National Team also gave Rettke the opportunity to train with them this summer, as she competed in five FIVB matches, playing with some of the best volleyball players in the country and the world.

With the FIVB team, Rettke also had the chance to play with former standout Badger Lauren Carlini. The two Badger stars, as well as the rest of the team, will look to earn a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

“When a player has that type of opportunity and experience, they can go one of two ways — they can become complacent or they can lead with their

work ethic and composure,” said head coach Kelly Sheffield. “We just need Dana to be the best player she’s capable of being — no more, no less.”

Rettke’s offensive and defensive will be supported by redshirt senior Madison Duello and redshirt junior Molly Haggerty.

The trio of Rettke, Duello and Haggerty proved to be lethal last season, as the Badgers managed to finish 25-7, including 15-5 against an extremely strong Big Ten conference that has five teams in the top 10 and seven teams in the top 20 in the preseason AVCA poll.

Duello earned third-team All-American honors last season, averaging 3.25 kills and nearly three points/set, both good enough for second on the team.

Duello’s farewell season will have her looking to set new career-highs after setting several new ones last season, including 24 kills and 43 attacks against Penn State in November.

Haggerty averaged over two kills and

nearly three points/set last season, both good enough for fourth on the team.

After a freshman season in 2016 in which she earned third-team All-American honors, Haggerty’s role regressed with the addition of Rettke. She still managed to tie her career-high in assists as she continued to play a supporting role for the team.

This trio, combined with a crop of players who have all matured by a year, will look to improve on last season’s results and make a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament. The team only lost one major player in Tionna Williams, meaning much of their core remains.

The Badgers have a tough season ahead of them, as they will face eight teams ranked in the preseason top 25, including all six ranked Big Ten teams as well as No. 13 Washington and No. 20 Baylor.

The Badgers’ first home game will be Thursday against Marquette at the UW Field House. Big Ten play will open Sept.

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Cross Country: Badgers strive to build upon past success this fall

Badgers look to returning talent to repeat, potentially grow thanks to a title-filled 2018 season despite loss of champion McDonald

by Jake Gross Associate Sports Editor

The men’s team had an extremely successful season on the track, capturing both the Big Ten team and individual titles.

The newly-claimed title marks the second time in the last three years the University of Wisconsin has won both the regional and conference team titles.

Two-time Big Ten cross country champion senior Morgan McDonald finished his Wisconsin career by winning the individual national title to lead the Badgers at the Zimmer Championship Course. This national title came on the heels of his recent individual Big Ten title.

The Wisconsin men’s track and field team captured a third-place finish in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Men’s Program of the Year standings. This finish marks the highest Badger placement since 2012-2013.

Wisconsin was also one of just two Big Ten schools to be ranked within this national system. The USTFCCCA rankings are determined based on the results at the three NCAA Championship events throughout the

year, clearly demonstrating a full season of success.

Furthermore, the Badgers won their 30th NCAA Great Lakes Regional title thanks to 5-6-7 finishes from Olin Hacker, Olli Hoare and McDonald and had five scorers who earned the NCAA Great Lakes All-Regional Honors by finishing in the top 25.

Being identified as one of the nation’s best programs gives the Badgers an opportunity to grow and escalate their success to new levels. Despite the loss of their team’s top runner in McDonald, the Badgers will return their next two fastest runners — juniors Hacker and Ben Eidenschink.

The men’s team begins their 2019 campaign with the Badger Classic on Friday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at their hometown Zimmer Championship Course.

The women’s team finished in a close third for the Big Ten team title but managed to also capture their own individual title with Alicia Monson taking first for the tournament.

A talented young group, the 2019 team will feature reigning Big Ten champion Alicia Monson — who will be entering her senior year — along with other notable

runners and coaches.

Wisconsin-native Monson concluded her memorable junior season with a fourth-place finish in the 6K at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in November with a time of 19:55.2 at the Zimmer Championship Course.

Monson was also crowned the Region Individual winner after sprinting to first place in the 6K with a time of 20:13.4 at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional meet in November. She won the individual title in the 6K at the Big Ten Conference Championship in October with a time of 19:49.3 and won the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational last September by setting a course record in the 6K at the Zimmer Championship Course with a time of 19:33.3.

Lastly, she won the Badger Classic last September in the 6K with a time of 21:07.1.

The women were also the top-ranked Big Ten team, as the Badgers finished 14th in the National Rankings. Bolstering this alreadyhighly-ranked team will be returning junior Amy Davis and returning sophomore Lucinda Crouch. These two runners finished second and third for the Badgers in the Big Ten championships.

Mackenzie Wartenberger will be joining the Badgers as the head coach of the women’s team for this upcoming season after spending the last four years as the women’s cross-country coach and assistant track and field coach for the University of Utah.

Wartenberger led Utah to the NCAA cross country championship for the first time in school history in 2015 and replicated the season in 2016.

Wartenberger gave praise to the Badgers’ cross country program for its success through the years in an interview with UW Communications.

“There is an amazing tradition of excellence in Madison, and I am looking forward to continuing to build on the foundations laid by coach Jill Miller, and all the Badgers who have helped shaped this national caliber program,” Wartenberger said.

The women’s team will begin their season with the Badger Classic on Friday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Zimmer Championship Course.

Look for a strong showing from returning talent, especially that of returning Big Ten individual champion Monson.

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BANTER

Are you in the ‘sophomore slums?’

Attractive names, low pricing signs of ‘sophomore slums’

by Angela Peterson Banter Editor

To be honest, I was never a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin, which is also the probable reason why I haven’t lived in the “sophomore slums.” (That’s how logic works, right?)

You might be reading right now, as a sophomore, in your cozy College Park living room.

I’m not in the “sophomore slums” you tell yourself, and my friends at The Hub are totally close to me.

If these thoughts have crossed your mind, there is a 99.97 percent chance you are living in the “sophomore slums.” It is scientifically proven, and I would cite a source but honestly it’s my third semester writing these things and I’ve given up on effort. ¯\_(:/)_/¯ Regardless of my senioritis, here are the key signs to note that you have indeed signed a lease in the “sophomore slums” and will be a resident of such for the next 11-and-a-half months.

There’s space in your rooms to do activities One potential attraction to the “sophomore slums” is the spacious availability in the area. While many choose to stay in apartments that necessitate sleeping two-to-a-room in the other neighborhoods, single rooms are always an option in the southwestern neighborhood.

Sure, you might be sleeping on the floor, the extra leg room is perfect for sprawling. Your living room might be large enough that you can actually live in it too!

You have windows Everyone knows dungeon life is the best life. Windows are sometimes hard to come by in the sought-after neighborhoods to the east of campus. If you can see the light of day, that’s a pretty good indicator you are in fact in the derided “sophomore slums.”

Take your Vitamin D in stride.

You use the Southwest Commuter Path for commuting Honestly, this isn’t a very cute trail. There are no scenic trees or hills along the path.

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populate this trail, you could be next.

You love your scenic view of Smith Hall Smith Hall doesn’t exist, but you swear you can see it. You testify that can see eager freshmen creep in through its rounded entrance and appear to live normal lives inside of its air-conditioned confines. These, of course, are delusions.

Smith Hall is completely made up by residents of the “sophomore slums” to make it seem like the neighborhood isn’t totally deserted. Out of all the mirages one could dream up, I’ve got to say Smith Hall is the weirdest of them all.

You’re constantly asked for addresses Here, you might have to actually know your building number because many upperclassmen don’t even really know where Fahrenbrook Court is. Sophomore year is also that weird time where you technically shouldn’t be in bars yet, but turning up in Witte isn’t a viable option.

Due to the aforementioned spacious living rooms, your apartment will likely be a prime spot for an occasion, or the house next to you, or the one across the street. This means your phone is the central hub for all of your underclassmen friends to text in for notifications on the latest hip happenings.

McDonald’s is a viable part of your diet Ever just have a craving for some McNuggets and Tangy BBQ sauce and think, “Oh, I can get those right now!”

Right, you only have those if your neighborhood borders Regent Street.

Readily available frappes and fries are the hallmark of the “sophomore slum” experience. Of course, expect the rest of Madison to laugh at you as they eat their frozen dino nuggets instead, as obviously those are much higher class and peak luxury cuisine.

As clearly evidenced by this list, we here at The Badger Herald express our condolences to everyone who has found themselves cooped up in the “sophomore slums” this year. Save me a large fry from McDonald’s.

No, seriously, please. I can’t afford to pay $8 for another salad over here.

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