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Students look for housing as roofs, prices rise Story by Michael Frett and Ravi Pathare On the corner of North Bedford and West Mifflin Street, a crane towers over the steel and concrete skeleton of Uncommon, Madison’s next apartment complex—just one of the many highrise housing projects marking the downtown skyline.

According to a recent housing market report compiled by the city, the complexes like Uncommon filling downtown Madison with cranes and beams are actually responding to high demand fueled by incoming young professionals and baby boomers, which has led to rising prices and low vacancy.

“If I wanted to live downtown and have my own apartment ... I would never have been able to do that.”

Brook Evans student UW-Madison

Matt Wachter, the writer of the Madison Housing Report and the city’s housing initiative specialist, said the shortage of housing options has rendered Madison a landlord’s market. “[It’s] like a balance of power between landlords and tenants,” Wachter said. “When vacancy gets really low, the landlord kind of has all the power. It can charge higher prices [and] be pickier about who the tenants are.”

The modern Madison housing market The city measures housing shortage in terms of vacancy.

While a healthy vacancy rate for a city is around 5 percent, Madison’s market has hovered between 2 and 3 percent for the last five years, according to the report. This trend is likely to persist even as construction companies continue to break ground on new apartments.

“You could add a thousand

been charging more before, and people would’ve paid it.”

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Uncommon is one of many recent downtown apartment buildings under construction right now. vacant new apartments tomorrow and you wouldn’t quite hit 5 percent,” Wachter said.

According to Wachter, the closer the market comes to that 5 percent, the more competitive and stable it will become and the more likely housing prices will level out.

The recent trend is a direct response to the “housing bubble” of the mid-2000s, when fewer Madisonians rented and the rate of apartment construction declined.

After the recession, landlords attempted to fill the gap between supply and new demand by increasing the rate of construction.

Yet as high-rises increasingly fill the Madison skyline, they raise a question of affordability for area college students, whose limited access to cars keep them tied to the campus areas that border the disputed downtown housing market.

A large part of the rising demand comes from an influx of young professionals and retirees, demographic groups who tend to have the income for higher rents and more luxurious amenities.

Many of the new apartments are built with this higher income bracket in mind, according to the city report.

Fueled by the housing shortage and their higher income audience, many newer apartment complexes

have opened with higher rents. The lowest monthly rent in the Hub, a massive new apartment complex occupying an entire block of State Street, is just shy of $600 per person, according to the building’s website. Likewise, Varsity Quarters on the other side of campus has a price listing charging approximately $550 per person on average.

“Even someone that has a 30-year-old apartment is seeing a lot of demand for their products because of that shortage in the market.”

Matt Wachter housing initiative specialist City of Madison

Reflecting the apartments’ location near Madison landmarks, their amenities and their quality, these higher prices are only usually accessible to higher-income students.

Area students not desirable residents in high-demand housing Unfortunately for other students, like undergraduate Brooke Evans, new apartments like the Hub and Varsity Quarters are not

an option. Evans, who works with UW-Madison’s HOPE Lab and was homeless throughout the first years of working on her degree, felt largely excluded from Madison’s housing market due to pricing.

“If I wanted to live downtown and have my own apartment downtown … I would never have been able to do that,” Evans said, who had to leave Madison for a time due to financial strain. “Madison was way too expensive. And that was after four years of being homeless.”

Evans currently lives in an apartment on State Street, where her rent is supported by donations from alumni. Even so, her housing situation is shaky.

“When I first moved in … it was $750 a month,” Evans explained.

“They raised my rent to $890 a month. I have a place to stay now.

I don’t know how long, but I paid my rent for this month.”

Her landlord told Evans her rent increased due to its popular location and the presence of larger, more expensive apartments opening nearby.

Wachter agrees it is possible more expensive apartments could add to the value of the location, spurring landlords to raise prices.

“There’s a lot of factors [that can raise rent],” Wachter said.

“In that case, [landlords] could’ve

Pinpointing causes of rent price hikes Although Wachter said it is difficult to identify the actual causes of increased rents in existing apartments, it is likely the demand for housing is driving rent hikes.

“Even someone that has a 30-year-old apartment is seeing a lot of demand for their products because of that shortage in the market,” Wachter said.

He added it will be difficult to tell if the new apartment’s higher prices will drive up overall prices, but construction expenditures have increased substantially.

“We’ve been seeing 7 to 10 percent increases per year in construction costs,” Wachter said. “So that definitely gets carried through higher rents. You have to charge higher rents to make up for it.”

“When vacancy gets really low, the landord kind of has all the power.”

Matt Wachter housing initiative specialist City of Madison

Wachter added that the value of land in the downtown area is also going up, which leads to competition for land. “[This] translates into having to charge higher rent if you paid an extra million dollars for your site,” he said.

Rethinking the local renters’ market Since the report focuses on the typical renter as opposed to students specifically, Wachter said the city is hoping to study the student market further.

Further increases in rents have affected students and low-income young adults for whom price is a primary factor in deciding where to live. According to the 2014 Madison Housing Report, when a

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Upskirting law among 49 bills signed by Gov. Scott Walker

By Leo Vartorella THE DAILY CARDINAL

Gov. Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law Wednesday, including measures that loosen concealed carry gun laws and one bill that makes upskirting a felony.

State Reps. Melissa Sargent,

D-Madison, and Jim Ott, R-Mequon, authored the upskirting legislation. Taking unauthorized photos under a woman’s skirt had previously been a misdemeanor, but the bill stiffens the penalty against offenders.

“Due to advances in technology,

upskirting has become a serious issue,” Sargent said in a statement.

“This bill will not only shed light on this societal problem, it also allows for appropriate legal consequences for offenders.”

Perpetrators would be subject to a prison sentence of up to 3 1/2

years and fines of up to $10,000.

Walker also signed two bills authored by state Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, that expand concealed carry laws.

Assembly Bill 75 allows military personnel stationed in Wisconsin for at least one year to apply for

a concealed carry license for the duration of their stay. Assembly Bill 77 allows law enforcement officials who served in other states to apply for the same license, as long as they are a Wisconsin resident.

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UW-Madison alumni involve campus in the nationwide discussion of racial prejudice

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Jeannette Walls, author of the memoir “The Glass Castle,” describes finding the courage to write nonfiction stories.

Author promotes acceptance of self through retrospective

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The Distinguished Lecture Series welcomed Jeannette Walls, the author of the memoir “The Glass Castle,” to the Memorial Union Wednesday.

Walls discussed that while writing the tale of her childhood hardships was difficult, it has also been educational and transformative.

“It’s ironic that it gives me such joy sharing my story with you, even though it used to be a source of deep shame for me,” she said.

She emphasized that the idea of telling the truth, especially in nonfiction writing, is important.

“We shape our truths by the stories we tell and how we choose to tell them,” Walls said.

She described how facing one’s demons is the key to accepting the past and telling a wholly honest story. She had to acknowledge details of her past that she continues to deal with today.

“If you run from your demon, it will chase you,” Walls said.

“But if you reach a point in your life where you are able to turn around and face them, not only can they not hurt, I’ve come to believe that that is where you’ll find your greatest strength.”

She also explained how she

strives to have her book be one everyone can connect to. Her main goal when writing it, she said, was for a “rich kid” to read it and understand what the individuals on the other end of the spectrum were going through and develop compassion. She wants this to open people up to new ideas and acceptance of others.

they feel safe or it’s the cultural norm. But we need to be in situations where we’re surrounded by all different types of backgrounds, discussing what is happening.”

“Sometimes, racism is so implicit and ingrained in human nature, we don’t even realize when microagressions are occurring.”

Dr. Madhu Verma Soin alumna UW-Madison

Khuram Zaman, a UW-Madison graduate student, advised others to remain open to new ideas and backgrounds.

“We just need to try and learn about each other,” Zaman said. “Keep an open mind. Don’t just listen to the media or a certain set of people. Try new things and meet new people …

That will help break down some of these barriers and stereotypes that we have.”

“We shape our truths by the stories we tell and how we choose to tell them.”

Jeannette Walls speaker Distinguished Lecture Series

Walls has written two other novels: “Half Broke Horses: A TrueLife Novel” and “The Silver Star.”

“The Glass Castle” has been on the New York Times Bestsellers list for more than six years and has sold 4.5 million copies in the U.S. “We all have texture,” Walls said. “We all have our scars; some are visible, some are invisible … together we make a crazy quilt of humanity … It is your texture, they are your scars, they are your stories, they are whatever you choose to make of them.”

Soglin signs 2016 city capital and operating budget hours after passage Less than a day after Madison’s legislative body adopted final changes to the 2016 budget, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin signed legislation Wednesday to fund city agencies and development proposals.

Passed by a voice vote, the Common Council adopted the capital budget and operating budget Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

The capital budget focuses on funding long-term construction proposals, while the operating budget funds various city agencies such

UW-Madison alumni, staff and students weighed in on the nationwide discussions about racial prejudice at an event Wednesday evening.

“Unwelcome Americans: Racial Profiling in a Post 9/11 Era” was hosted by WUD Society and Film in partnership with the India Students Association, Muslim Student Association and Arab Student Association.

The discussion featured two UW-Madison alumni, Manny Soin and Dr. Madhu Verma Soin, a husband and wife duo who are selfproclaimed activists that focus on their own past experiences with racial prejudice to educate others.

Madhu, who holds a doctorate in educational leadership and policy analysis from UW-Madison, explained that individuals have to advocate for themselves.

“Sometimes, racism is so implicit and ingrained in human nature, we don’t even realize when microaggressions are

occurring,” Madhu explained.

“We need to be aggressive, and point out when people are saying things that aren’t right.”

Manny also told current students who have experienced prejudice “don’t be afraid of it,” and urged them to have a good sense of their identities.

Students elaborated on the Soins’ comments in small group discussions. While racial prejudice is currently widespread in the U.S., students noted how many oversee that it is occurring locally as well, including at UW-Madison.

“If there is this kind of stuff happening right here, where we consider ourselves to be progressive thinkers, it’s scary to think of the prejudice that is happening in the rest of the country,” sophomore Omar Jandal said.

Students also brainstormed recourses to address prejudice.

“I see different ethnic groups in America sticking to themselves,” Jandal said. “I see people staying in their bubble... maybe because

as the police and fire departments.

The capital budget included approval of a new police station, as well as funding for a $14 million public market on the city’s east side.

The council also voted 12-7 to provide more flexible financing for the Judge Doyle Square project, just weeks after Exact Sciences pulled out of the downtown development proposal.

Last fall, Soglin let the budget pass into law without his signature after he disagreed with the council’s borrowing levels.

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A group of UW-Madison students discuss how racial prejudice is prevalent on campus, as well as ways to counteract the feeling of seclusion students have when they isolate themselves in ethnic groups.

Latest Master Plan to guide UW-Madison campus development

By Madeline Heim THE DAILY CARDINAL

The Associated Students of Madison Coordinating Council heard updates Wednesday on the 2015 Campus Master Plan from Director of Campus Planning and Landscape Architecture Gary Brown.

The Campus Master Plan is created every 10 years by the Facilities Planning and Management team and the university community. It aims to guide campus growth and development through enhancing green spaces, managing future building sites and addressing transportation, circulation and parking issues, according to its website.

Brown introduced several key concepts of the current plan, such as the addition of a storm-

water facility near Observatory Hill and an observation deck or boardwalk to promote education on water resources.

Part of the hill would also be converted to a prairie to eliminate carbon dioxide production from consistent mowing, Brown said.

Other environmental initiatives in the plan include implementing “green streets” around South Campus, which would redirect storm water through cuts in the curbs to provide irrigation for roadside trees and plants.

Brown also mentioned the construction of a modern pedestrian bridge over the intersection of Linden and Charter streets, which he said would improve safety and streamline circulation in the area.

“I want a ‘wow’ factor here

… I want to use that, so that gets them up there using that space,” Brown said.

Some council members asked about further measures to decompress pedestrian street traffic, such as heated skywalks or tunnels. However, Brown said it was important to remember that “eyes on the street” promote a safer environment and more street activity is designed to reduce crime.

Brown said there have been several opportunities for discussion on the plan and that his team is working to make sure the city of Madison and surrounding communities are updated on the process.

An overall draft of the preliminary plan will be presented in February.

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UW-Madison freshmen work to overcome homesickness hurdles during first semester Story by Sammy Gibbons Freshman Julia Addis left the warmth of Redwood City, Calif., for UW-Madison because she wanted a different experience than she felt schools in her state offered.

“All my friends were staying, so I felt like if I didn’t leave I never would,” she said.

Larchmont, N.Y., also comes to UW-Madison from far away, though she is quickly finding ways to make campus her home.

“I couldn’t be this happy anywhere else. Everyone is so nice here,” she said. “In New York everything is really quick. Here people wait a second and hold the door for the person behind them.”

Taub added she decided to attend UW-Madison because she adores the community and peo-

and international students do not usually have such options, they must seek communities elsewhere.

Taub said she receives help for her homesickness from the people that live on her floor and the classmates in her First-Year Interest Group. She misses certain aspects of home, like her family and her own shower, but has a ritual that helps her through hard times.

“You start with making a list of things you know calm you down

“Home is home and it’s something special and something that you can’t recreate.”

Adelaide Fenton house fellow UW-Madison

However, when Addis got sick in late September and had to care for herself on her own, she began wishing she were back home, and started worrying about finding “her people.”

More than halfway through their first semester, many UW-Madison freshmen, like Addis, say they are still adjusting to life on their own. On top of homework, midterms, making new friends and living independently for the first time, many also deal with homesickness.

“I think a big part of homesickness is there’s an aspect of home you’re just not going to get here.”

Adelaide Fenton house fellow UW-Madison

Feeling homesick, however, helped Addis discover she had more in common with other freshmen than she initially thought, even those from Wisconsin.

“When I got homesick I started second-guessing, but I realized that everyone feels the same way,” Addis said. “We all didn’t know where we would fit in yet.”

Freshman Emily Taub of

her better assist residents yearning for home.

“I think a big part of homesickness is there’s an aspect of home you’re just not going to get here,” Fenton said. “Home is home and it’s something special and something that you can’t recreate … it is unique and it’s different for every person.”

Ryan Podolak, the residence life coordinator in the freshman-only Bradley Learning Community knows the effects of homesickness all too well.

“I would argue nearly every student experiences some level of homesickness at some point,” Podolak said. “Offices like the Dean of Students, University Health Services, the Multicultural Student Center, the staff living and working in the residence halls, are all people and spaces designed to support students. Being courageous enough to reach out for assistance is a great first step.”

“When I got homesick I started second-guessing, but I realized that everyone feels the same way.”

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ple of Madison and was drawn to being part of a Big Ten university.

Meanwhile, freshman Chris Kai Liao of Singapore was drawn to UW-Madison for more practical reasons, such as the relatively inexpensive tuition fees and highquality education.

Since most of his friends also went abroad for college, Liao said “leaving the comforts and luxuries of a familiar environment didn’t seem too big of an issue.”

However, both Taub and Liao felt twinges of sadness when their friends went home for the weekend or met old friends for meals during the day. Since out-of-state

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and actually do them,” she said.

In Liao’s case, video calling home and having an Asian community on campus has also helped him adjust. Besides that, he said focusing on schoolwork generally takes precedence over nostalgia.

“College coursework is so hectic that I don’t really have much time to be homesick anyway,” he said.

Though often difficult to navigate, the shared experience of overcoming homesickness can help students relate to one another. This is certainly the case for UW-Madison house fellow Adelaide Fenton, who said missing her family when school became tough has helped

Addis’ own courage and commitment to remaining positive throughout her first semester in college has helped her combat homesickness. She said she has made friends, feels more welcome on campus and is wrapped up in the spirit of Madison.

“Homesickness is just a part of it. It’s a hard process, but it helps you understand what you have,” Addis said.

Similarly, Liao advises other homesick freshmen to stay optimistic and go to their advisors or professors with their concerns.

“Maintaining a positive mindset about college is easier said than done, especially with all the hectic coursework load and demanding grading scales, but it’s definitely achievable,” he said.

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“Today Governor Walker renewed his commitment to our second amendment rights,” Kleefisch said in a statement.

“These laws will improve, strengthen and streamline our existing concealed carry laws, by extending their reach to other individuals who call Wisconsin home.”

Kleefisch and state Rep. LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee, also authored a law that will impose stricter sentences on felons who are caught with firearms. The legislation will sentence criminals found with weapons to at least three years in prison, and has the support of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett as well as Milwaukee Chief of Police Edward Flynn.

“Getting violent felons off our city streets is the best way to address the significant increase ingun related violence we have seen over the past year,” Kleefisch said in the statement.

household spends more than 30 percent of its gross household income on housing, the household is considered cost-burdened, which means it does not possess adequate remaining funds for food, medical care, transportation and other amenities.

Additionally, employees from Epic Systems, Madison College and the City of Madison all stated in the survey that cost was the most important factor in housing selection.

Although matching high housing demand and higher rent prices is an uphill battle, Wachter noted he is optimistic that the markets will even out.

“Adding all of this supply is at least holding the line on rents.

They’re not going up at the rates we saw,” Wachter said. “Eventually, enough will be added that we’ll come back to that 5 percent [vacancy]–I’m confident in that.”

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A new era in Daily Cardinal history JIM DAYTON Editor-in-chief

We’ve branded ourselves as The Daily Cardinal ever since our inception and we will continue to do so despite a shift in print production. Though our printing schedule has changed, we remain a “daily” in the truest sense of the word: We are here every day, reporting on stories that matter to you.

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or 123 years, The Daily Cardinal has been at the forefront of student journalism on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. As editor-in-chief, it is my responsibility to put this newspaper in a position to keep it thriving for 123 more.

The Daily Cardinal has long prided itself on tradition. But traditions evolve, and it is time for us to do the same. Starting next semester, The Daily Cardinal will transition to a twodays-per-week print schedule, accompanied by the launch of a brand-new website.

Our commitment to ‘sifting and winnowing’ will always persist.

Plenty of college newspapers have restructured their print production schedules in recent years, so we understand this is not a groundbreaking move. It is, however, a significant moment in The Daily Cardinal’s history and a substantial opportunity for us to engage readers where they live today: on their cell phones and on social media.

The Daily Cardinal has long prided itself on tradition. But traditions evolve, and it is time for us to do the same.

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Since 1892, The Daily Cardinal has prided itself on its dedication to fostering strong student journalism.

Despite reducing the number of days we put out a physical newspaper, we are not going digitalfirst nor are we diminishing our commitment to our print product.

This move is about maximizing both print and online presentations. Our two print issues, hitting stands Mondays and Thursdays, will explore the events surrounding our community in an in-depth manner. Our web platform will

publish breaking news throughout the week, ensuring that The Daily Cardinal will not lie dormant between print days. This new website will give us an independent online presence, better brand awareness and more control of our digital product, making dailycardinal.com a hub for campus-wide, citywide and statewide coverage.

For the many editors, writers and photographers on our

staff, this represents a learning opportunity to cover an issue and produce an online story package as soon as possible, followed by a comprehensive piece that expands on the issue’s broader implications for the upcoming print publication. Many daily newspapers moved this way long ago, and we need to make sure our staff is prepared for the field’s constant changes.

To our loyal readers, this will still be the same Daily Cardinal you have come to enjoy. We will still produce strong student journalism and thoughtprovoking content, a claim validated by the numerous awards we win every year. Our commitment to “sifting and winnowing” will always persist.

This is an exciting time in The Daily Cardinal’s long and distinguished history. No matter if you read our stories once a day or once a month, we invite you to become as enthusiastic as we are about this switch. Come join us.

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Luxury Living Madison has its fair share of fancy-schmancy houses.

While it may not be for everyone, high-style living is most definitely an option while on campus. In the past couple years, many high-rise apartments have been built around campus. While many of these are tailored for young professionals, some students call these next-level spots their home. A few of these options

include the Hub, Domain, Ovation and the soon-tobe-built Hub 2 (yayyy, more construction!!!!). The location of this kind of apartment is incredibly central to the hustle and bustle of Madison. It’s no surprise that these spots come with a higher price tag, but the amenities are pretty out of this world. Not only do you get a washer and dryer and 50” HD TV in each unit, but there is also a pool, seasonal ice rink, yoga room, fitness center, sand volleyball court and sauna. If anyone signs this place, please invite me over.

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Gorham is an oftentimes-forgotten gem on campus for housing. Full of older-style houses and bungalows broken up into apartments, Gorham is full of options for students looking for a slightly quieter neighborhood. As you head further off campus on Gorham, you’ll reach

James Madison Park, which is right on the water and a total perk of living in the area. This area has a lot to offer, including cafes, restaurants and coffee shops tucked away on side streets.

Johnson Street is also close by, home to a plethora of dining options and study spots. While it may be a

bit more of a walk to class, the hipster-chic amenities of the neighborhood make the slight trek entirely worthwhile.

Check out: Korotev Group, CMI Management, JSM Properties, Docken Management, Lofgren Properties, CHT Apartments, Steve Brown Apartments

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can still find a decent deal if you’re up for sharing a room or a bathroom. These apartments come furnished, so you don’t have worry about lugging a futon up seven flights of stairs or waiting three hours for the elevator. Some popular spots in this area include Grand Central, X01, Embassy, The Aberdeen and La Ville. Living in this area definitely has its plus sides. Being newer, these complexes offer a lot

of security. Along with that, you’re right in the middle of everything UW-related, whether that is academic buildings, campus health services or the downtown, State Street area. Also, this area of campus is very busy and populated, even during the early-morning walks home from the library.

Check out: Madison Property Management, Varsity Quarters

high-rises

University and Johnson Street are considered the major thoroughfares of campus. The living options in this neck of the woods tend to be newer, high-rise apartments. While these can be a bit pricier, you

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Vilas Are you secretly a hippie grandma, lover of all things cozy or frequent cruncher of leaves underfoot? Or, do you just want to hang out with some giraffes?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, the Vilas (or Greenbush) Neighborhood is for you. The Vilas Neighborhood, which is the grid of houses

Camp Randall

If you’re all sports, all the time, then the Camp Randall neighborhood is definitely where you should call home. A relatively condensed area of housing, this area’s tenants are decked out every gameday and tailgating at sunrise. Forgot your football ticket at home?? No worries

behind Regent St. and between Park St. and Monroe St., is a quiet area for anyone looking for smaller houses somewhat secluded from the buzz of campus and downtown areas. In all seasons, it’s a beautiful place just to walk on the sidewalks.

Rent is reasonable, the streets are peaceful (though far from dead) and you’re close to attractions like Henry Vilas Park, Lake Wingra, Greenbush Bakery, Indie Coffee and the zoo. Mostly, the zoo. Did

here, because you’ll be steps away from the stadium. Along with the incredible game day atmosphere, this neighborhood is home to the one and only Mickie’s Dairy Bar. Whether you want a scrambler the size of your face, a triple stack of chocolate chip pancakes or a vanilla shake that could stop wars, Mickie’s is there for you.

This area mainly includes larger, older houses broken

you know they have penguins there? Also, Vilas Neighborhood is shared among students and families of real people. It may not be your place if you’re into yelling/ grooving/mowing the lawn into the late hours of the night, but it can be really fun to live near cute kids and their grown-up parents.

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into apartments, along with a few smaller, townhouse-style apartment complexes. Close enough to campus to feel like a part of the student body while also far enough off campus to feel like a grown-up, the Camp Randall neighborhood is the best of both worlds.

Check out: Tallard Apartments, SRM Properties, Madison Property Management, J. Michael Real Estate

Mifflin and

Dayton Looking past the constant litter of beer cans and red solo cups, the Mifflin/Dayton region of campus living has a lot to offer.

First of all, your backyard is party

State Street State Street, a six-block long street connecting campus and the city of Madison, is the cultural heart of town for students and community members alike. Full of restaurants, cafes, shops, concert venues and theaters, getting bored on State is quite unlikely.

The living options on State mainly include second and third-floor apartments, above area business-

central for the campus. Whether it’s your average Saturday night house party or the one and only Mifflin block party, this area of campus has its fair share of fun.

Be expecting a lot of loud nights and late mornings. Apart from its party vibes, this neighborhood of campus is in very close proximity to workout facilities, academic buildings and downtown life.

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es. You’ll be right in the middle of all the action, with no shortage of restaurants to explore. Similar to Langdon, State can get a little rowdy on nights and weekends, but the trade-off is living right in the middle of the best city in the world. Plus, you’ll never be more than a couple blocks away from Med Cafe, which is home to the best falafel in the world. So, who’s the real winner here?

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Houses and landlords and rent, oh my! Finding a place to live on and around campus can be a job and a half. Lucky for you, the DC Housing Guide has got it covered. Whether you’re looking for a high-rise apartment or an old-fashioned house, peruse these neighborhoods to find your home away from home.

Monroe Street Monroe Street makes you realize that real people live in Madison, apart from just us students. On Monroe, you’ll find young families, youngat-heart hippies and students living amongst one another.

Monroe is definitely a quieter

living option; most tenants are upperclassmen and edging towards the “decently mature” end of the spectrum.

Most of the living options comprise of modestly sized houses and old, characterfilled apartments. The Monroe Street neighborhood is a fun one to explore, with lots of local restaurants and coffee shops sprinkled throughout the area. Living on Monroe also comes with a gigantic triple

bonus: you are LITERALLY on the same street as Trader Joe’s. That’s right, you’ve heard that correctly. All of the Joe’s O’s, heavily discounted exotic produce and pretzel croissants you could ever dream of, are in easy walking distance. Is this a dream? It might be. Or maybe it’s just Monroe Street.

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Langdon Langdon Street, located one block north and parallel to State Street, is best known for being the home to our UW Greek community. But apart from the monograms, boat shoes and alpha gamma phi delta theta pie epsilon brothers and sisters, you’ll also find a plethora of non-Greek living options. Langdon offers water views and easy access to the cultural heart of the Madison community. Not too far away are the Kollege Klub and other latenight spots on State. It’s also right down the road from the Memorial

Union, which is everyone’s home away from home during the summer months. Apart from the fraternity and sorority houses, most Langdon spots are apartmentstyle. It gets a bit loud during the weekends, so bring an enthusiastic attitude or some earplugs. If you’re looking for a college experience worthy of every Amanda Bynes movie in the 2000s, then Langdon is for you.

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Just a couple blocks further off of campus from Mifflin, you’ll find the somewhat quieter area near the Capitol.

West Washington is home to a plethora of large old houses that have been converted into apartments, normally taking up a single floor. The layouts tend to be spacious, with prices low enough for each person to have their own room. The main trade-off with the old houses is larger heating bills in the winter, given the somewhat leaky (but beautifully glasspaned) windows. The West Washington neighborhood offers a whole lot of character.

You’ll find hardwood floors, crown molding and built-in cupboards. Each house has its

own unique style. Apart from the houses themselves, a huge perk of the West Washington neighborhood is the fact that a five-minute walk will find you on the Capitol Square, the spot for the farmers market, great cheese curds and craft beer. While it may be a bit of a hike, the West Washington neighborhood is a slice of sophistication and calm that feels like a home, away from the hustle and bustle of campus.

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You’re outta the dorms.

You’re independent.

You’re a grown man or woman. You’re moving on to bigger and better places. And statistically speaking, chances are that’s the Spring Street neighborhood. Although often popular with sophomores, the Spring Street neighborhood is full of great housing options, for lower and upperclassmen alike.

Centrally located to campus, this area is full of smaller and relatively new apartment complexes, normally with a few floors per building. Some popular townhousestyle complexes are Campus Village, College Court and Four Seasons Apartments. Most of them are not luxurious, but they get the job done and tend to be well priced.

Another perk—landlords are present and easy to access in the Spring Street neighborhood.

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Live action role player found guilty of murder, loses five sneak points

By Noah Mack THE DAILY CARDINAL

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Proactive slacker already not studying for finals

By Hossein Rostam THE DAILY CARDINAL

This semester, UW junior and semi-professional slacker Frank Booti is going all the way, renouncing all forms of schoolwork and committing to keeping his books shut for the full six weeks before final exams. Booti hopes to gain notoriety as UW’s premier non-doer of things.

“I began not studying for finals a little too late last semester, and I wound up passing some

of my classes,” says Booti. “I was really disappointed in myself, but this time it will be different.”

In preparation for his lack of studying, Booti has purchased brand new pajamas, a giant beanbag, a PS4 with “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3,” a 50-inch 4K ultra HDTV, a personal keg of beer and is currently looking for a good weed guy. “Last time I smoked schwag I got a B. Gotta watch out for that,” says Booti.

In a time when many slack-

Brandon Dunbar, recluse from northern Wisconsin and expert live action role player, was found guilty of murdering Lacie Pinkerton early Sunday morning, resulting in his sneak points decreasing from 98 to 93.

Dunbar used “The Blade of Endless Shadows” to perform the act, but was spotted by officers because he forgot to use his cloak of disappearance.

James Kelvin, the officer who was responsible for the arrest, recounted his experience with Dunbar, stating, “This was an open-and-shut case. The perpetrator was looking through the victim’s bag for 10 minutes after he committed the crime trying to make room in his inventory for her lipstick, believing it was a fire wand of some sort.”

During the trial, the defendant tried many times to bribe

his way out, repeating “God these NPCs are glitching so hard.” The trial was interrupted shortly after it began when Dunbar threw up some dust and tried to crouch away, believing he was in stealth mode, but security on the scene tazered the young man.

The self-proclaimed ninja of the north could be heard grunting, “I should have checked my stats. I thought I was a high enough level for this quest.”

The prosecutor won over the jury by simply asking Dunbar how many experience points he got for the murder of Lacie Pinkerton, to which Dunbar replied, “Only 1250, isn’t that ridiculous? I killed her in one hit.

I should have gotten much more.”

At press time, Dunbar could be found in the Nielsville maximum security prison trying to rank up his lockpicking skill to no avail.

ers are succumbing to the allure of success, Booti’s dedication has brought new hope to many. “He’s an inspiration,” claims novice slacker Jeena Thomson. “The way he sits on that beanbag, firmly planted without shifting around.

He’s a dream.”

“It’s all about finding your core,” advises Booti, “and avoiding your power animal. I am an amoeba.”

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This weekend has so much to offer Madison in the form of arts and entertainment.

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“Fallout 4” is available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One for $59.99. Early word is that the PC version works best.

War never changes in nuclear ‘Fallout 4’ ALEX LOVENDAHL all love

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here’s a joke from 2008 about how two games, “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” and “Fallout 3,” both opened with gruff old guys talking about war.

The joke is in the fact that “Metal Gear Solid 4” wanted us to know about how “war has changed,” and repeated that line several times in its introduction, whereas “Fallout 3” was emphatic about how “war never changes.” Well, in 2015, “Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” and “Fallout 4” were both released two months apart, and “Fallout 4” still opens with a monologue about how war never changes.

According to the “Fallout” universe, in the 21st century we’ll succumb to thermonuclear war.

America’s survivors will primarily be people with ties to organized crime, government officials and those lucky enough to sign up with Vault-Tec’s nuclear shelter program.

The problem: Most of Vault-Tec’s shelters are actually bizarre, nonconsensual social experiments and the one your main character in “Fallout 4” winds up experiencing flings her 200 years into the future to watch her husband be shot and her baby be kidnapped. Your character quickly figures out the basics of survival and rushes out of the vault to rescue her son from the “Mad Max”-style raiders and find what-

ever remains of civilization.

A couple hours in it’s clear that war has learned a few new tricks without changing too much. It’s immediately noticeable that the game shifted its color palette and aesthetic. “Fallout 3” worked to create a bleak, green and grey landscape that evoked the harshness of the apocalypse. That look aged rapidly and limited how long players desired to roam the wastes. “Fallout 4” utilizes a warmer, blue-sky color scheme, making the darkness contrast more seriously with the game’s look. It’s still too early to make a final verdict on this, but it has already made the game more beautiful.

Another obvious difference is that the game has much more cinematic presentation. It’s no Coen Brothers film, mind you, but the jokes work more often; the sincere lines play less melodramatically and the pacing is greatly improved.

Conversations take place in shotreverse shot sequences rather than the bizarre lock-on, dead-eyed stare of “Fallout 3” and “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” previous games from the developer. Voice coaches, too, have elevated the quality of performances. Jokes that once might’ve worked better as text-only come alive, and this includes jokes made by voice actors who appeared in the previous game. It immediately evokes BioWare’s incredible “Mass Effect” series—which began in 2007, the year before “Fallout

3” was released—and changed the roleplaying game’s approach to dialogue and storytelling from its traditionally transparent “Dungeons & Dragons” base.

But most of what I’ve done in this game is use exactly the skills I learned eight years ago playing “Fallout 3,” slightly advanced by those found in “Skyrim.” Most of what you do in “Fallout 4” is wander around through natural-seeming environments and towns, and fight the bandits, automata and vermin you run into along the way with the weapons you find in these spaces and on your foes. You also talk your way into a slightly better bounty for the quest you’re taking on. Your leveling system works much like the one in the prior game and the ambient musical score is more of the same. While digging through old safes and computer logs to find out what happened in whichever apartment or gas station you’ve just found, you can listen to the radio, which still plays some of the radio songs from “Fallout 3” at least as often as new ones. At least there’s a new radio host, one who’s a little more WSUM than Mister Señor Love Daddy.

I’ll keep roaming the wasteland and I’ll report what I find. Until then “This is Three-Dog, OW-OOHOOT! And you’re listening to Galaxy News Radio!”

What are your thoughts on “Fallout 4”? Let Alex know at alexlovendahl@gmail.com.

Knock knock The Understudies Improv group is putting on a show Saturday at 9 p.m. in Memorial Union. The show is in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and the group is UW-Madison’s only short-form comedy troop.

See you bassoon The Masters Bassoon Chamber is having a recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The event will take place in Memorial Union at the Fredric March Play Circle.

Free film festival The Marquee is hosting its very own film festival this weekend and featuring a variety of eclectic movies. These include “Amy,” “Taxi,” “Killer of Sheep,” “Mistress America,” “Dude Bro Party Massacre III,” “Gueros,” “Respire,” “The Second Mother,” “Turbo Kid,” “Goodnight Mommy,” “Amour Fou,” “Tu Dors Nicole,” “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution” and “I Believe in Unicorns.”

The theater will also play “Call Me Marianna” as part of

Dancing and singing The Sett at Union South is hosting Night Movies with Jack and the Coax Friday night at 9 p.m. Expect some indie-rock vibes.

Memorial Union will be featuring Coyote Kisses with Melvv and Kyle Curry for a Friday evening performance.

Admiring art The “Monuments to the Ephemeral” art exhibition by Tom Rice will be on display in Union South Gallery 1308.

The “Gender Pains” exhibition by Nathan Fritz will also be on display in Gallery 1308.

Feeling artsy?

Wheelhouse Studios will be hosting Free Art Friday in Memorial Union. They will also have a ceramic tile making event as well as a wool spinning demo.

Behind the Beat Memorial Union continues to host its Behind the Beat Jazz Series with local jazz and Americana musicians.

Check The Daily Cardinal each Thursday to find out what to do for entertainment in Madison each weekend.

Hint: We like free things.

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Wheelhouse Studios often hosts free arts events over the weekends at Memorial Union. Free Art Friday is a popular event.

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Today’s Crossword Puzzle

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14 Wide tie 15 Air Force One, for one 16 Arm-over-arm swinger 17 Open-door joke’s punch line 19 “Messenger” substance 20 Extend a welcome to 21 Fall follower 23 Roman dawn goddess 26 Seized the opportunity, in old slang 27 Expensive wraps 28 Most demure 29 P.I. 30 Royal domain 32 Drinking instrument 35 Aggravates 37 Foot pound?

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Whyte leads Badgers past UW-Eau Claire

By Ethan Levy THE DAILY CARDINAL

Even before the regular season has started, head coach Bobbie Kelsey has made it clear she thinks this year’s team can be great. Kelsey has high hopes for her veteran group and believes her team can make the NCAA tournament, a feat that Wisconsin women’s basketball has not accomplished since the 2009-’10 season. Even though the tournament is a while down the road, Kelsey knows that the journey has already begun in their exhibition games.

The Badgers beat the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 69-49 at the Kohl Center Wednesday in their final tuneup before the regular season begins. Even though it was just an exhibition game, Kelsey continued to stress the importance of each matchup.

“If you want to get to the NCAA tournament, then every game is a dress rehearsal for that,” Kelsey said.

To Kelsey’s delight, the team performed very well in this dress rehearsal. The team finished shooting just under 45 percent from the field and just under 35 percent from beyond the arc. Kelsey attributed a lot of her team’s success to their enthusiasm.

“The kids came out and played with a lot of energy,” Kelsey said. “A lot more than last game.”

Kelsey knows the importance of energy and enthusiasm, and says her team even practices calling plays out from the bench and cheering each other on.

“That’s important, and that’s how you beat people,” Kelsey said. “When you’re together, nobody can get inbetween you. If you make a mistake, you move on quickly when you are together. That’s our culture.”

More technically, the Badgers dominated on the defensive end of the court, holding UW-Eau Claire to only 30 percent shooting from the floor, something senior guard Dakota Whyte took pride in.

“I think that when you have defensive pressure and intensity, it helps you step up your game,” Whyte said.

This smothering defense allowed Whyte to use her transition game to put up points on offense, as she finished with 18 points and six assists.

Similarly, senior guard Nicole Bauman had a big night, putting in 15 points and dishing out four assists.

Bauman was particularly happy to see her hard work in practice transfer over into a game. When asked about her shot off the dribble, Bauman said, “I work on that every day in practice, and so does everyone else.”

After her team’s work in the preseason, Kelsey is confident her team will continue to perform in the regular season. Still, despite their initial success, the team knows that there are still parts of their game that they can work to improve.

Specifically, Bauman knows the importance of continued work ethic and improvement every day in practice.

“For me individually, I just want to keep playing to the best ability I can,” Bauman said. “And as a team, we just want to be more in synch than we were last year, and one of the biggest things is finishing games. There were a lot of games last year where we would be in it until then end, and then somehow we would lose energy or the other team would step up more.”

Fortunately for the Badgers, Kelsey thinks this team has the makeup to accomplish those improvements.

“We have the bodies to [finish games],” Kelsey said. “They’re in great shape. Dakota doesn’t really get tired, and Nicole never gets tired.”

Through their conditioning and enthusiasm, the Badgers look to carry the momentum from this win into the regular season and pick up their first victory against Louisiana Tech Saturday at home.

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Points: Dakota Whyte, 18

Points: Teenie Lichtfuss, 15

Assists: Dakota Whyte, 6

Assists: Teenie Lichtfuss, 3

Rebounds: Tessa Cichy, Rosanna Gambino, 9

Rebounds: Ellen Blacklock, Teenie Lichtfuss, 6

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