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‘Capitol Bucky’ responds Fake Bucky contests university’s claims “Capitol Bucky,” an individual who has appeared at the Capitol building alongside the protesting group the Solidarity Singers, contested the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s claim saying he was a “fake” Bucky in an email to The Daily Cardinal. “Capitol Bucky says that he is the real spirit of Wisconsin… All the other Buckys are imposters,” the individual said in the email. Cindy Van Matre, the trademark
licensing director for UW-Madison, said the university’s foremost issue with the Bucky imposter was that the university does not affiliate with any political side. “It looks like it’s the university that is supporting the cause, and we’re not taking a stance at all,” Van Matre said. In response to this comment, Capitol Bucky said in the email he stands with the “joy” of the people of the solidarity sing-along. “The real Bucky is the People’s Bucky,” the individual said. “The real Bucky stands with ordinary Wisconsin working folks, not with weasel politicians.”
Victim, witnesses wait to contact police, suspects flee crime scene By Melissa Howison the daily cardinal
Three men robbed a man at gunpoint on State Street during busy Friday night hours, but the police were unable to locate the suspects partly because neither the victim nor any witnesses reported the crime for several minutes, according to Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4. A Madison Police Department report said the 22-year-old male vic-
tim was walking on the 400 block of State Street at approximately 10:55 p.m. when three men approached him and demanded money. Verveer said a “shoving match ensued” when the victim refused, at which point one of the suspects displayed a handgun he was carrying. According to the police report, the suspects fled without any of the victim’s
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STUDENT PROFILE
Wilcox manages online marketplace By Megan Stoebig the daily cardinal
Matthew Wilcox, a University of WisconsinMadison sophomore studying computer science, works for Wiscohub, a new company founded by UW-Madison students on the idea of building a single student-tostudent online alternative to websites such as Craigslist and Ticketmaster. Wiscohub was released this year as a tool for UW-Madison students to find and post a variety of listings in a centralized website. “We wanted one location you could go to for everything … one central Wiscohub where people do the bulk of their transactions,” Wilcox said. Wi l c ox became involved with the website after UW-Madison students Derrick Caschetta, Rajan Shah and Kevin Zhu reached out to him. The founders promoted Wilcox to be in charge of operations for the fall 2013 semester while they are off campus. Wilcox’s responsibilities include marketing for Wiscohub and making improvements to the website. Wilcox said it is both intimidating and exciting to be leading the Wiscohub
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UW sophomore Matthew Wilcox centralizes an online marketplace for UW students through Wiscohub. “battle” this semester as the main “captain” in charge. “Sometimes I’m not done with everything that’s on my plate until 9 or 10,” he said. “But for me it’s going to be worth it to see myself grow, to
develop myself professionally and as a person.” According to Wilcox, the website offers an added layer of security, as you need a university-
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Bill protecting emergency ‘aiders’ moves forward
STATE STREET
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Madison resident David Lynn Arjuna plays a sweet tune for passersby on State Street Sunday afternoon. + Photo by Grey Satterfield
A bill moved forward in the assembly Friday that aims to protect individuals from alcohol- or drugrelated consequences if they seek help in an emergency. The legislation shields “aiders” from certain criminal charges if they try to help someone who has overdosed or experienced a reaction to a controlled substance. In most cases, someone who takes an action such as calling emergency services is protected from prosecution for possessing or using these drugs. In addition, they generally have the right to remain anonymous and leave the scene
at any time. The bill was referred to an assembly committee and is also waiting for deliberation from a senate committee. The legislation is similar to a “responsible action” bill pushed forward by Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Chair Morgan Rae, which is waiting on a decision from the state Assembly and Senate. In an emergency situation, Rae’s bill would make it illegal to issue an underage drinking citation to both the individual calling for assistance and the person in need of help.
Both parties would also be protected from most disciplinary actions from the Board of Regents and University of Wisconsin System school. Rae said she chose to include protection against the person in need of help because of a survey she sent out to the student body two years ago. In the survey, 40 percent of students said they would definitely call for help for a friend if they themselves were protected from consequences, Rae said. However, the number jumped to 89 percent if they knew the friend would also not face discipline. —Tamar Myers
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