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Conor O’Hagan YEAR: Freshman MAJOR: Engineering MAIN GOALS: Creating a SAFEride-like program for students working/studying late, increasing youth program funding, boosting downtown economics NOTABLE ENDORSEMENT: UW-Madison College Democrats

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The two student candidates vying for the District 5 seat on the Dane County Board of Supervisors squared off at a debate hosted by the Roosevelt Institution and Wisconsin Students Public Interest Research Group at the Memorial Union Wednesday. UW-Madison senior Wyndham Manning and freshman Conor O’Hagan are running in the April 1 election for a seat that represents the campus area. Roosevelt Institution President Rob Huston said the debate would give the candidates a chance to educate students about county issues. “Right now, the campus is relatively apathetic about local politics and this will serve as a forum for candidates to argue why they should care,” Huston said. O’Hagan said he chose to run for

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the position because of his many years of experience in community service and youth government. He listed his main initiatives as creating a program similar to SAFEride for students working or studying late, increasing funding for youth programs and improving downtown economics. After spending four years working with students at UW-Madison, Manning said he wanted the position to serve the campus community and Dane County. His policy goals focus on transportation alternatives, environmental improvements and creating an arts program initiative to provide opportunities for youth. When asked about the recently controversial issue of creating a Regional Transit Authority, the candidates had varying opinions of how to proceed with the project. Wyndham said he supported a half-cent tax increase to fund the RTA, while O’Hagan preferred to avoid taxing and deﬁcit spending by waiting until the downtown economy was able to provide the needed funds.

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UW Hospital area going smoke free New ‘hospital campus’ to prohibit smoking completely By Amanda Hoffstrom THE DAILY CARDINAL

The newly defined UW Hospital campus, which includes multiple health buildings surrounding UW Hospital and Clinics, will be entirely smoke free beginning April 2. Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell said the change was made to meet hospital re-accreditation rules that require hospitals to have a “smokefree campus,” which created a challenge for the university. “Oftentimes when accreditation agencies are dealing with hospitals, it’s just a freestanding hospital—they aren’t in the middle of a college campus,” Bazzell said. Bazzell said hospital administration met with deans of surrounding health sciences schools who said they wanted to be part of the hospital’s campus. In addition to the hospital and clinics, the change will affect the American Family Children’s

Hospital, the School of Medicine and Public Health, the School of Nursing, the School of Pharmacy in Rennebohm Hall, the Carbone Cancer Center and the Waisman Center. The new policy will cover all outdoor hospital campus grounds—an expansion of the current policy that prohibits smoking in all UW-Madison buildings and restricts smoking to areas 25 feet away from exits and entrances. Eric West, a medical communications specialist and current smoker, said he thinks the ban will also affect his building, an off-site administrative location leased from the state. West said if it does, he would likely change his smoking habits. “If I was just on a 15-minute break, I may be more inclined to not have a cigarette until my lunch break when I can safely drive off the premises and have a cigarette without breaking

any rules.” Bazzell said the policy is not meant to be disciplinary. “What we’re not going to do is start sending the smoking police out. Obviously, we’d like to see compliance with the new policy, but our intention is not to send lots of police ofﬁcers or security out to monitor the implementation of the policy.” “It’s going to be a process, it’s going to take awhile for people to get used to this, especially if they’re coming from out of town,” said Lisa Brunette, UW Hospital and Clinics media relations director. Brunette said Meriter Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison will also be completely smoke free within the next week to avoid confusing patients who split time between hospitals for medical care. “We wanted to try to give a consistent message to the community,” she said.

UWPD teaches ‘avenger violence’ awareness By Stephanie Dar THE DAILY CARDINAL

In light of recent campus shootings, the University of Wisconsin Police Department gave its ﬁrst presentation Wednesday about “Avenger Violence” to raise awareness about preventative measures and survival strategies. An avenger is an individual who takes initiative against a perceived injustice, UWPD Ofﬁcer Erik Pearce said. According to UWPD Detective Carol Ann Glassmaker, avengers never just “snap.” They always give clues that something is going to happen. She said ignoring these sig-

nals may lead to future tragedies. “It’s important to see that some people are basically just asking for help,” she said. Many of the campus shootings that have occurred since 1967— including the Virginia Tech tragedy—are attributed to a lack of communication about abnormal behavior, Glassmaker said. “It’s hard to strike that balance between being paranoid and being prepared,” Mary ThompsonShriver, School of Education advisor, said. “You don’t want to have people be totally fearful, but they still need to be aware.” Some faculty members and pro-

fessors are scared to report abnormal behavior about student activity because of a misunderstanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, she said. “FERPA is about educational records, it is not about observable behavior,” said Glassmaker. “[FERPA] shouldn’t be a barrier to campus safety.” Indicators of potential violence include poor impulse control, substance abuse and a preoccupation with violence, Glassmaker said. By monitoring individuals who exhibit these behaviors, it is possible to get safety page 4

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ear Mr. Screwtape, I am writing to you to express my interest in serving as an Acolyte-in-Training with your organization’s Department of Infernal Resources for the summer. The position calls for a motivated and diligent individual, and I believe my education and extracurricular experience make me an ideal candidate for upholding your department’s organizational philosophy of “Evil,” as well as a top-notch intern in the service of Our Father Below. First off, please let me emphasize that I am not writing to your organization as a casually interested upperclassmen with a liberal arts degree, nor as a résumé padder who had never even heard of perdition until spotting your internship posting on my school’s career services website. As a veteran

of more than 10 years of parochial education, a thorough grounding in Hell and temptation, as well as mortal, minor and original sin was as big a part of my schooling as state capitals or trigonometry. That kind of background might justiﬁably make you a bit wary, but consider how much easier training would be with a hire already familiar with many of these ideas. Name a heresy and I will gladly produce it. Where do the betrayers go? Put them in the ninth circle. Much of my past job experience suits the duties described in the posting for this position. As an undergraduate advisor, I already have ample practice with “greeting and sorting new arrivals,” and your newcomers can’t be much more upset than what we see after all the good economics classes have ﬁlled up (I’m kidding, of course!). Likewise, my database entry skills would be a huge asset as you move from cataloging mortal trespasses with pen and parchment to a modern, computerized system. I’m happy working with or around

animals as well. Growing up in a house full of pets has given me a ready rapport with all kinds of earthly creatures, and I would expect the same to be true for those in Hell, no matter the size of the locusts or number of heads and horns on the Beast of the Apocalypse. As you can see from my enclosed résumé, I also have a long and varied history of volunteer experience. Many of these activities, such as my years of commitment to student radio, may not constitute as evil, per se. However, I feel that these experiences do serve as evidence of my strong work ethic and self-motivated nature, whether organizing the Senior Class Fall Coat Drive of 2003 or directing the reprobate souls of hypocrites and idolaters toward a lake of ﬁre and brimstone. I’m willing to commit not just my immortal soul, but up to 30 hours per week (excluding holidays both secular and Satanic) to ensure the bureaucratic Lowerarchy of Hell runs with the same merciless efﬁciency it has since it was Pandemonium, a little known startup created in the wake of the Great

Downsizing. No doubt, your inbox is full of résumés from other undergraduates claiming some kind of previous affiliation with Gehenna. Test cheats, petty thieves and liars looking for a backup option in case their Teach for America plans fall through. Many of these people may one day find themselves at your door, but ask yourself, “Are these the kind of sinners I want representing our all-important 18-24 demographic?” True evil takes more than just the hope of making some easy summer cash from the wages of sin. It requires real force of character, a commitment to the principles laid down by Lucifer, Beelzebub and the other charter members of your organization. I think my credentials make me an ideal fit for this position. Thank you for your time and consideration, [Signature] Matthew Hunziker If you require any additional information, please contact Matt at hunziker@wisc.edu.

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Speed, two zesty brews that bust out of their skins. Coon Rock lays a solid foundation of sweet malts, crisp apple ﬂavoring and yeasty body. It lays such a good foundation that we’re still waiting for the middle part of the beer when the sharp hops lurch in to clear out the rest of the ﬂavor like Plaza bartenders at closing time. It’s an easy one to drink a few of if you don’t have another option, but our money’s on the rest of Lake Louie’s stellar lineup.

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Four UW faculty members receive Hilldale Awards Four UW-Madison faculty members received 2008 Hilldale Awards, an annual award to recognize teaching, research and service excellence. According to a statement, the awards have honored biological and physical science, social studies and arts and humanities professors since 1987. Gloria Ladson-Billings, a UW-Madison urban education professor since 1991, is a codirector of Teach for Diversity, a graduate program for aspiring teachers. James Dumesic, a chemical engineering professor, joined the UW-Madison faculty in 1976. His work involves the future of alternative fuels. Marvin Wickens, a molecular biology and biochemistry professor faculty member since 1983, is internationally recognized as a eukaryotic gene expression researcher. Robert Skloot, a theater and English professor, joined the faculty in 1968. He has earned his recognition as a scholar, teacher and artist through his work in the theater of the Holocaust. The Hilldale Foundationfunded awards will be presented at the April 7 Faculty Senate meeting.

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Willy St. Co-op ends lease for new location The Willy Street Co-op announced Monday it terminated its lease with the Metropolitan Place II development, the location that was set to hold their new store. LaSalle and Associated Banks ﬁled a lawsuit February seeking foreclosure against Metropolitan Place II’s developer Cliff Fischer and his company, Buckingham LLC, the co-op. The parties reached a deal in early March, but the co-op still decided against opening a new store at the development. Metropolitan Place II is located at the corner of Broom and West Mifﬂin streets. “The developer’s delays have made this deal untenable … the costs of the delay have mounted and the landlord remains out of compliance with our lease,” Renée Lauber, the co-op’s board president said in a statement. Anya Firszt, general manager of the co-op, said the organization will begin looking at other possible retail sites immediately, but that it could be awhile before a new site is secured.

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Damon Williams was named the next UW-Madison vice provost for diversity and climate and will replace recently retired Bernice Durand.

Madison Democratic lawmakers take leadership role for election By Charles Brace THE DAILY CARDINAL

Three Madison lawmakers are part of the leadership team coordinating the state Assembly Democrats’ efforts for the November 2008 election, according to an announcement Wednesday. State Reps. Mark Pocan, Joe Parisi and Terese Berceau are part of the Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee that helps to coordinate and fundraise before elections. Republicans control the Assembly

52 to 47, with Democrats controlling the Senate 18 to 15. Speaking for the ADCC, Berceau said Assembly Democrats hope to improve on the gains they made in 2006 when they obtained eight seats previously held by Republicans. “Republicans have seemed to want to sink themselves this last session,” Berceau said. “They are just not listening to what the public is wanting.” legislature page 4

UW-Madison announced two new vice provosts Wednesday. Damon Williams, a current assistant vice provost at the University of Connecticut-Storrs, will become UWMadison vice provost for diversity and climate on Aug. 1. The position will require Williams to work with campus administration and student leaders to promote the recruitment and retention of minority faculty, staff and students, as well as help students prepare for diversity challenges after graduation. Williams was the ﬁrst of three candidates to visit campus during the fall semester, and previously said he was “not looking to replicate” current diversity initiatives. Provost Patrick Farrell said in a statement he believes in Williams’ ability to provide inclusive leadership for ongoing efforts to build a diverse and welcoming campus.

debate from page 1 Another topic of debate was environmental problems in the community, particularly the cleanliness of the city’s lakes. O’Hagan suggested removing existing material from lakes and adopting other counties’ plans for lake preservation. Manning said stricter environmental policies would prevent harmful substances that cause damage from entering lakes. Both candidates emphasized their dedication to being accessible to constituents. Manning,

“We are very pleased to have Damon Williams assume this important leadership role on campus,” Farrell said. “He possesses incredible energy and has a strong vision for this position.” UW-Madison history professor Steve Stern will become the vice provost for faculty and staff July 1. In addition to his teaching, Stern has served as director of the Latin American and Iberian Studies program and chair of the history department. Stern said he was humbled by the announcement that will have him doing a lot of brainstorming over the next year. “I’m excited to have a chance to help in growing our next generation of young people,” Stern said. “Wisconsin is an exciting place to work, and I’m convinced that it is going to be a great journey.” —Amanda Howser who graduates in May, said not having the strain of student stresses will make him more available after the workday. “I don’t have to worry about exams, homework—after 5 o’clock I can drop everything I’m doing and be in a group meeting,” Manning said. O’Hagan said he plans to use the Internet to provide students with his schedule, contact information and a rundown of county issues. “Technology has to be utilized by the supervisor in this district because of how students use it,” O’Hagan said.

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Ad triggers debate in court race The race for the state Supreme Court continued to intensify Wednesday when a special interest group advertisement stated Justice Louis Butler ruled in cases where he had conﬂicts of interest. The conservative group Coalition for America’s Families, which has spent $418,000 in ads against Butler, stated in the ad that Butler had accepted $30,000 in contributions from lawyers who were arguing before the Supreme Court. Erin Celello, communications director for the Butler campaign, said the contributions are legal and Butler reports donations whenever

necessary. “This is 11th-hour mudslinging in a desperate attempt to discredit an honorable Supreme Court justice,” Celello said. Butler has asked for all special interest group ads to be taken off the air, according to Celello. She said the amount of money spent by special interest groups is making it difficult for both campaigns to reach voters. Darrin Schmitz, consultant for Burnett Circuit Court Judge Michael Gableman, said it would be important for voters to consider candidates’ ethical records before the election Tuesday.

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Gableman is also against the amount of money spent by outside interest groups, according to Schmitz. “Judge Gableman has stated time and time again that he wishes third party groups would take their interests elsewhere and not participate,” Schmitz said. Special interest groups have spent over $1.8 million in the race, with typically Republican-leaning groups supporting Gableman and Democraticleaning groups supporting Butler. The two candidates are campaigning for a 10-year position on the court. —Charles Brace

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Madison’s Urban Design Committee voted Wednesday to delay approval of plans for a hotel on West Washington Avenue until more design details were provided. The Hyatt Place hotel, which will be located at 333 W. Washington Ave., has been seeking approval since July 2007. The committee voted to again refer ﬁnal approval to a later meeting, citing a lack of ground level details and concerns over the designs on the front of the hotel. Committee member Jay Ferm said he wanted to approve the design but thought the design “could be signiﬁcantly better.” “I have no interest in delaying this project,” Ferm said, “but I believe the project team can do a better job,” Ferm said. “We’re going to see this building [in Madison] for 50 years or more.” Committee chair Lou Host-

them the help that they need. “It doesn’t mean that they’re a bad person and this is going to affect their history,” Glassmaker said. “It’s not about hurting people, it’s about the behaviors and getting them help.” Pearce said mass-casualty shooters go through ﬁve behavioral phases: fantasy, planning, preparation, approach and implementation. “If you doubt where to call, just call [UWPD],” he said. “It is not incorrect to call us with any questions or concerns.” In the event of a mass shooting, the first thing should be to get out of the area, Pearce said. After reaching safety, call 911. If unable to get out of the situation, hide or keep the individual out of the room. He said when none of these options work—fight.

Jablonski said the project had come a long way since the initial designs but still need to present the committee with visuals of the hotel’s front façade and entryway. Meeting attendee and longtime Madison resident Rosemary Lee spoke in favor of the hotel. She said the Hyatt architects had followed many of the committee’s previous suggestions and ﬁnal approval of the design should not be delayed any longer. “[Madison] needs this hotel. We’re loosing business downtown and this is going to really help vitalize the economy downtown,” she said. Although the Hyatt design team did not receive ﬁnal approval from the Design Committee, representatives will meet with the city’s Plan Commission April 7 to create a development plan for the hotel. ––Jillian Levy

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ASM Spring Election candidates held a “meet and greet” session at the Memorial Union for students to shake hands and discuss issues with the 23 candidates running for positions.

legislature from page 3 Student votes were often attributed to state Democrat wins in 2006, with Republicans losing Assembly seats in towns with UWSystem schools like Eau Claire, Oshkosh and Green Bay. The state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage was typically seen as motivating students to vote. The majority of students on campus voting against it in 2006, according to Dane County vote totals. Berceau said she was not sure if the student vote would be as strong in 2008, but said she was hopeful because of interest

in the Democratic presidential primaries. Jim Bender, spokesperson for the Republican campaign Fitzgerald for the Assembly, said both parties are likely to target seats held by freshman legislators, who often lack strong voting records. Bender said districts that are often close to 50-50 vote totals would also be targeted. Assembly Republicans and political observers have previously stated Republicans are likely to concentrate on taxes, a voter ID proposal blocked by the Senate and the cost of several large Democratic health care proposals as issues for the November election.

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The heavy side of weight-loss control Story by Bonnie Gleicher

b anana. A Pop-Tart. A pill. “It’s the breakfast of champions!” quipped UWMadison sophomore Sarah. “I desperately want to lose weight, and these pills are my last attempt.” Fellow UW-Madison sophomore Megan, who ingests these pills at least twice a week, understands— and, like Sarah, wished her last name be withheld. “I think of them as ‘anorexic’ pills,” she said. “They are giving me the will to be anorexic for a day.” Along with brushing teeth, deciding on an outﬁt and examining themselves in the mirror, Americans are increasingly adding diet-pill popping to their morning routine. According to pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, Americans spend $23 billion a year on diet pills. Teenage girls in particular have experienced a dramatic leap in diet-pill consumption; a recent University of Minnesota study revealed that their use has doubled over the last ﬁve years. Since the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity found that 65 percent of the American population is overweight or obese, it’s no wonder people are scrambling to plastic bottles for some assistance. “[Obesity is] a very sad fact for our public health,” said Pete Anderson, a professor in UW-Madison’s nutritional science department. “It’s going to contribute to a lot of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.” Today, there are two kinds of weight-loss drugs available: drugs that require a prescription and drugs that can be found over-the-counter. The latter is a new addition to the weightloss grab-bag, thanks to the recent introduction of Alli. With its debut in June 2007, Alli earned a coveted spot in pharmaceuti-

cal history: It stands as the ﬁrst and only weight-loss drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration and offered over-the-counter. According to the drug’s website, Alli can help users lose “50 percent more weight than dieting alone” with the help of a compound known as orlistat. Orlistat binds to enzymes in the digestive tract, preventing them from absorbing one-quarter of the fat consumed. The undigested fat, since it cannot be broken down, is eventually excreted. “The side effects are pretty horrendous,” said John W. Beasley, professor emeritus and chair of UW-Madison’s family medicine department. “People get a lot of fecal incontinence and greasy stools because it really does block fat absorption.”

“I think of them as ‘anorexic pills.’ They are giving me the will to be anorexic for a day.” Megan sophomore UW-Madison

Consequently, Alli’s manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, recommends eating no more than 15 grams of fat per meal if taking the drug. To put the restriction into perspective, the average slice of pizza contains 20 grams of fat. Although they’ve made sacriﬁces, Alli consumers have seen results. According to a study conducted in 2006 by the UK College of Medicine Metabolic Research Group, overweight individuals who followed a low-fat diet and took Alli lost seven to 15 pounds over four months. Another weight-loss pill has had comparable effects. Xenical, a pill that

requires a prescription, is also available. Like Alli, Xenical contains orlistat. However, Xenical contains double the dosage: while Alli has 60 mg, Xenical boasts 120 mg. According to a study in 2006, researchers in Brazil found that Xenical helped obese individuals lose, on average, up to 11 pounds a year. In addition, the study discovered that the drug reduced diabetes in the participants and also improved their cholesterol levels and blood pressure. However, the significance of those benefits is questionable. “Anything that helps people lose weight is going to help diabetes,” Beasley said. “But good exercise programs are actually going to help more.” Although pill consumers have reported weight loss, they’ve also reported more unpleasant—and dangerous—results. In 1997, more than 100 people notified the FDA when they were diagnosed with heart valve disease, a condition in which the valves of the heart leak or tighten. All of the individuals had one thing in common: Each had been taking a combination of two FDA-approved weight-loss drugs, fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine. The two drugs, commonly referred to as “Fen-Phen” when combined, were hurriedly withdrawn from the market. In an effort to bypass hazardous complications and lose weight, people are turning to drugs that, although not intended for weight loss, still produce results. A drug that treats epilepsy, Zonegran, and a drug that treats migraines, Topamax, have yielded surprisingly substantial amounts of weight loss. According to a 2003 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found

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the percent of Americans who mistakenly think dietary supplements lining the aisles of drug stores have been tested and proven safe the percent who think these supplements are FDA-approved THE REALITY: none are regulated by the FDA —from a 2006 University of Connecticut survey

“Nutritional supplements are not regulated by the FDA. They can make about any claims they want, but people don’t know this. They think the government regulates pills and protects the public. But in fact, Congress has barred them from regulating these supplements.” Pete Anderson nutritional science professor UW-Madison that Zonegran, on average, helped obese people lose up to 20 pounds in eight months—about 10 percent of their body weight. Topamax has left a similar impact on consumers. According to an experiment in Obesity Research, “80 percent of patients recorded weight loss, even though patients were encouraged not to change their diet or exercise regimens.” Although these drugs can help trim the unwelcome pounds, they are not without their ﬂaws. Beasley contends that he has yet to hear of any long term controlled studies that say Topamax helps people lose weight. In addition, a 2003 study conducted at Georgetown University Hospital found that

patients taking Topamax experienced poorer cognitive abilities. They had difficultly finding words, memorizing them and putting together sentences. With all of the benefits, risks, dangers and surprises embedded in the diet-pill culture, Beasley urged students to avoid taking drugs and opt instead for a healthy diet and exercise routine. “By diet, it doesn’t mean you never look another piece of pizza in the eye again,” Beasley said. “But it does mean that you be reasonable in your caloric consumption.” Sarah, however, has hatched an alternate plan. “I’m going to keep taking these pills,” she said. “But instead of driving in my car to class, maybe I’ll walk.”

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For UW-Madison sophomore Megan, popping a pill is a daily decision. “It depends on how I am feeling that day, whether I am concerned about my weight or not,” she said. “I generally will take my pills in hopes of not becoming hungry later on, especially if I know I have a big dinner coming my way, or ate poorly earlier that day.” Megan’s supplement use has become part of an attempt to limit what she eats. “I would say at least one to two times a week, I will try to be ‘good’ and take them that day to limit my food intake.” She has tried numerous varieties of over-the-counter weight-loss pills, trying to get results. “I’ve taken two kinds of weight-loss pills. One is Carb Cutter and the other is Metaboless,” Megan said. “While trying Carb Cutter, I found no results, but I have felt the effects of Metaboless tablets. These make me feel less hungry. Metaboless, however, gives me an energy boost, but at the same time I have felt heart palpations, a quickened heart pace from them. Although I have felt that pain, it has not negatively affected me in any way.” According to Megan, pills may help control her weight, but they don’t come without uncertainty. “Even though I take these pills, I know it’s wrong and I don’t condone it,” she said.

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It’s almost over—the “sniffling, sneezing, coughing and aching” cold and flu season. With the mix of Spring Break and record snowfall behind us, the campus has become a germ bank and it is handing out free samples. So, battle the bug with one of nature’s best cold warriors: citrus. Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid. Since it is not a fat-soluble vitamin, it must be consumed daily because bodies are not able to store it for later use. Not only has vitamin C been proven to help get rid of colds, but it also functions as an anti-oxidant and helps produce collagen. The recommended daily dosage for most college students is between 65 and 90 mg per day. But beware, consume too much vitamin C—2,000 mg or more—and prepare to spend a good amount of time in the bathroom with your reading material of choice. So limit those mimosas and screwdrivers. To help make better vitamin C decisions, here is a list of 12 ways to incorporate citrus into your diet: 1. Mimosas or screwdrivers Hey, I said limit them, not forget them. If you are going to enjoy a cocktail anyway, make it taste good and keep yourself snifflefree. Pour two ounces of chilled orange juice into a champagne flute. Fill the remainder of the flute with a chilled dry champagne. Asti Spumante will work well for those on a budget. No need to stir. 2. Just plain citrus Enjoy a navel orange for an afternoon snack or a grapefruit for breakfast. That mist of vitamin C goodness sprays off of citrus fruit as it is peeled. Plus, the smell of the fresh fruit in itself is uplifting. 3. Make a citrus vinaigrette It is an important time of year to eat the recommended daily serving of fruits and vegetables, so prepare a great citrus dressing to go with your salad. They sell them by the bottle in the store, but it is simple to mix one up in a few minutes. Whisk together one-fourth cup rice wine vinegar, three tablespoons of orange juice, one tablespoon lemon juice, one tablespoon honey, one tablespoon Dijon mustard, some lemon and orange zest and a pinch of salt. Then, slowly pour in one-fourth cup of olive oil and whisk some more. Toss it in with your greens, and bam—you have an instant cold combatant. 4. Speaking of salad Pick up a can of mandarin oranges from the store, drain them and throw those in with mixed greens, citrus vinaigrette, grilled chicken, water chestnuts, slivered almonds and chow mein noodles. McDonald’s will have nothing on this Asian-inspired salad.

5. Juice Nutritionists may warn against unwanted calories and sugar found in fruit juice, however, if you don’t have the time or patience to squeeze your own, brands like “Simply Orange” contain no extra sugar so you know you are just getting the good stuff. They even make lemonade, so have a glass minus the guilt. 6. Don’t be a chicken Be adventurous if the opportunity to cook comes along. Lemon pepper chicken is simple and delicious, plus it is a healthy way to enjoy Italian cuisine. Pour a couple tablespoons of olive oil and some crushed black pepper in a skillet on medium heat. Lay a couple of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the pan and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top of them, followed by another seasoning of pepper. After five to seven minutes, flip the chicken and squeeze more lemon juice on top. Cook for another five to seven minutes, or until the juices run clear. Rest the chicken upon a bed of whole-wheat pasta and enjoy. Delicioso. 7. If life hands you lemons Make lemon bars. Vitamin C even works well in desserts. It is as easy as going to Copps, picking up a box of Betty Crocker and having access to an oven. 8. Honey Muffin Lemon poppy seed muffins are a pretty delicious way to prepare for a blustery winter day and should be available in most supermarkets or coffee houses. Whether they are premade or made with love in your kitchen, they’re a good option. 9. Sweet lady marmalade Whole-wheat toast with this traditionally citrus-based sweet preserve can’t be beat. 10. Tea party Add lemon to tea along with some honey. It will soothe aching throats and keep coughs at bay. 11. Marinade me Citrus fruits make a great marinade for any protein. In a large Ziploc bag, mix the juice of several lemons and several limes with

some chopped garlic, a few ounces of tequila, a few chopped green onions and some cilantro, along with salt and pepper. Place the protein of choice—fish, chicken or steak will all work really well—in the bag with the marinade and toss gently to coat. Place the bag in the fridge overnight or for 24 hours. Then, heat up the grill or the frying pan and cook for the appropriate cooking times. Fish can usually go about three to four minutes per side, beef about four to five and chicken about seven minutes, all depending on thickness of the meat. 12. Key lime or lemon meringue pie Either of these can be fairly painless to prepare, especially when the grocery store has an amazing item called a prepared crust. It’s the most difficult part of the pie to prepare, so skipping that step altogether can put even a novice baker at ease. A recipe for the filling can be easy to find on websites like foodnetwork.com or allrecipes.com. There they are, a dozen different ways to welcome spring and say “hell no” to that pesky cold.

Maximize your vitamin C -Squeeze some lemon into your ice cube trays to add a kick to your water. -To get the most juice out of a lemon, microwave it for about 15 seconds before using. -Of the three types of grapefruit, the red and pink contain more vitamins than the white. -Squeeze lemon on your avocados, pears or apples to prevent them from turning brown. -The high acidity in lemons and limes is perfect for tenderizing meat. Sources: www.bellybytes.com, www.foodreference.com

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Vegetarianism results from feeling ‘hungry like the wolf’ ARIEL KRAUT sweet-n-sour kraut

’ve heard that recognizing you have a problem is the first step to recovery. I know that’s the rule for Alcoholics Anonymous, anyway. I think the same can go for food, too, and I’m not just talking about overeating in general. I think everyone has the one thing that, once they start devouring, they just can’t stop. You know what I’m talking about—Oreos, peanut butter and sometimes Oreos with peanut butter. My over-indulgence doesn’t happen to be a processed cookie, but rather something really disgusting: meat. I went through a huge meat phase in late elementary/early middle school that could put any Atkins dieter to

shame. I would eat meat all the time, and I would coax my mom to go outside and start the grill every night. In the spirit of Spring Break having just ended, I’m going to tell a little story about how I faced the facts and started my rehabilitation process toward a life without meat. One summer night, when I was in seventh grade, my family was having a barbecue full of the traditional carnivorous classics: hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, steaks. You name it, it was there.

I set out on my journey down my dimly lit street, admiring the summer breeze and the smell of the ﬁlet in the Ziploc bag.

My family started to eat and all was going well. All of the

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sudden, my dog Monty ran out the door and down the street. He always came back, but I offered to get him since it was dark out and we didn’t want to lose him. So anyway, my sister, almost too intelligently, told me that I should bring a piece of steak along to lure Monty back safely. I thought this idea was stupid, but I figured, what the hell, I’ll bring a chunk of meat with me for some moral support. I set out on my journey down my dimly lit street, admiring the summer breeze and the smell of the filet in the Ziploc bag in my hand. For some reason I thought it would be a good idea to hum a song to myself in order to keep my spirits up. I started singing “Hungry Like the Wolf,” a great ’80s tune that I recommend for situations such as these. However, the lyrics of the song started to get my gastric juices going, and I was faced

with a massive moral dilemma. Do I stand around and hope my dog comes running toward me à la “Homeward Bound” (a.k.a the saddest movie ever)? Or, do I indulge my desires, quench my proverbial thirst and go for the bone?

The lyrics of the song started to get my gastric juices going, and I was faced with a massive moral dilemma.

Judging by the nature of this piece, I’m sure you can guess what I did. I couldn’t wait any longer. I was miles (actually a few blocks) away from my house and I was starving, even though I had just eaten. I’m not proud of it, but I swear that piece of steak was one of the best I’ve ever had. I think that the breakthrough,

“aha moment,” as Oprah would say, happened about two minutes after consumption while on the walk back home. It was then that I took that first step and recognized that I had a serious problem. Ever since that day, I have cut back drastically on my meat intake, vegetarian style, because really, there is no way to quit besides going cold turkey. Spring Break has now come and gone, and the week of expected excess and hedonistic urges sadly has come to an end. Going through all of the pictures on Facebook, ones that we probably don’t remember taking, I have come to recognize that we have a problem. We could cut ourselves off and take a break from the going-out every night routine, but let’s be honest; we go to Wisconsin. I’ll see you all at the Ram’s Head Friday night. If you ever sneak some catnip when your pantry is bare, e-mail Ariel at akraut@wisc.edu.

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uesday night, Ald. Eli Judge, District 8, and Jessica Pavlic, student chair of the State-Langdon neighborhood, laid out secession framework before the executive committee of Capitol Neighborhoods Inc. The goal of secession, according to State-Langdon representatives, would be to create a campuswide neighborhood that encourages students participation in residential and city matters. According to Pavlic, there is a disconnect between the State-Langdon area and campus at large. Tension with CNI underlies this goal, of course, and the oft-tumultuous CNI-student relationship reached a breaking point in January when CNI suggested stricter alcohol policies. Langdon-State representatives fear that CNI’s suggestions will depreciate student involvement in the district. CNI maintains that its proposals do not aim to scapegoat students, but rather target undesirable behavior. Although this may be true, it is undeniable that the Langdon-State area has substantial student nightlife. The implication is that students are the target of CNI’s proposals. Citing safety, CNI supported the Alcohol Density Plan and has proposed further measures to restrict access to bars, a signiﬁcant facet of Madison’s social scene.

The latest suggestions to increase bar taxes and ﬁnes pushed State-Landgon frustrations over the edge. The Langdon-State district has a transient student population, and it seems that CNI has tuned into the interests of permanent residents and banked on student outrage being ephemeral. Granted the decision to secede as presented was not based upon the alcohol-related proposals and decisions of CNI, we cannot deny that alcohol-related proposals have driven student action. If the secession is going to succeed in the long run, students must provide precise delineation of grievances with CNI. This is crucial because of the transient nature of the district—background information on CNI contentions will create substance and gives future State-Langdon residents a platform from which to argue for their district’s rights. The group must be equally and obviously passionate about issues beyond alcohol. We previously said we do not feel this action should be purely driven by alcohol-related concerns, and we maintain that stance. We encourage the new student neighborhood group to dwell not only on preserving the nightly social scene, but also improving the quality of life in areas where students live.

Free speech essential to expanding age of media ERIK OPSAL opinion columnist

or journalists, the First Amendment is paramount. When the Founders wrote, “Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press,” they intended to give voice to the people. We could never silence opposition if we wished to escape the tyranny of British rule. In an increasingly digital age, we’ve had to revisit these rights when it comes to blogging. Freewhitewater.com is an anonymous blog that has been highly critical of the leadership in Whitewater, which is just 45 miles southeast of Madison. “John Adams,” the pseudonym of the anonymous blogger, uses his forum as a way to express his displeasure with the city on a variety of topics, ranging from the school board, to the local newspaper, to the police department. Things changed when the police started investigating him in an attempt to unmask their anonymous critic. After an open records request, Adams found that Whitewater Police Chief James Coan, whom his blog had been highly critical of, used police resources to try to find this “suspect.” According to the Wisconsin State Journal, the e-mails obtained showed “Coan involved at least two detectives,

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the city’s director of public works, its information technology officer and the city clerk,” all on the taxpayer’s dime. After investigating Adams for at least four months, Coan thought he found his man in Laird Scott. After meeting with Scott and accusing him of running the blog, Coan wrote an e-mail on Jan. 7, 2008, calling Scott their “No. 1 suspect,” and saying, “Although he denied being John Adams, everything he said in the lengthy conversation that followed served to reinforce our suspicion that he is the guy.” According to Adams, they were wrong, and he continues his criticism of city officials. But this case shows our often tenuous relationship with our rights to free speech. As Adams writes in a March 5 post, “If the Chief of Police in Whitewater, Wisconsin worries about political speech when real crimes are being committed, it’s sad and disgraceful.”

Adams’ case shows freedom of speech doesn’t end at the newsroom door.

Unless their writing is libelous, journalists are allowed to criticize the government all they want. If we weren’t, every column I’ve ever written would have landed me in jail. When it comes to anonymous speech, which includes blogs, the Supreme Court has asserted the same rights. In McIntyre v. Ohio Elections Commission, the Supreme Court wrote: “Protections for anonymous speech are vital to democratic discourse. Allowing dissenters to shield their identities frees them

to express critical, minority views ... Anonymity is a shield from the tyranny of the majority.” Judging by the Federalist Papers, which were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay and published under the pseudonym Publius, America’s Founders also believe in this right. In fact, we have a system of checks and balances because Madison wrote about this “tyranny of the majority” in Federalist 10. Adams’ case shows freedom of speech doesn’t end at the newsroom door, and it proves why our government is based on protecting minority points of view. According to the Media Law and Resource Center, there have been 139 lawsuits brought against bloggers. Although some are legitimate libel cases, too many stem from one party trying to reveal the anonymity of the other. There’s a reason the Sedition Act—which passed in 1798 and made it a crime to publish “false, scandalous and malicious writing” against the government—has long been considered one of the gravest infringements on freedom of speech ever attempted. If it were still around today, the inclusion of “scandalous and malicious,” open to endless interpretation, would shut down many tabloids, celebrity magazines and blogs across the country. With a government already restricting our civil liberties through illegal wiretapping, we must always remember that freedom of speech is what our country was founded on. Keep on blogging Mr. Adams. You, and every other anonymous blogger out there who tries to keep our government in check, are doing us all a great favor. Erik Opsal is a senior majoring in journalism and political science. Please send responses to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Legalized prostitution not the answer Although I agree with Emily Houtler that women who work as prostitutes shouldn’t be prosecuted and should be treated with respect, the rest of her column is dangerously inaccurate. Although I believe any and all prostitution to be a blatant violation of human dignity, I’ll only argue that legalization doesn’t work on any practical level. While there may have been some marginal beneﬁts for licensed prostitutes in the Netherlands, illegal, more “hardcore” prostitution still continues underground for men willing to pay more. This underground prostitution, not surprisingly, takes advantage of underage girls and makes these women victims of violence. Consider Nevada, where prostitution is legal. Even women who work in licensed brothels report abuse; being locked in and forbidden to leave until they’re not “wanted” anymore. At least one

woman reported being starved for a time when the owner of the brothel thought she was getting too fat. Some sheriffs in Nevada (perhaps because of political contributions) actively cooperate and allow brothels to break the laws. In one Nevada city, police cooperate with a brothel’s policy stating that registered prostitutes may not leave a brothel at night and take them back if they do. A licensed brothel owner even threatened to kill a woman writing an investigative book about legal prostitution in Nevada. One would think if he had nothing to hide, such a heinous crime wouldn’t occur. The most successful policies prosecute the men who use—and often abuse—prostitutes, but leave the women alone or help them find better work. Perhaps that is the only answer here. —Alex Wagner UW-Madison senior

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‘John Adams,’ history, written by TV producers CASEY MYSLIWY in case of emergency

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Patrick Sims and Eric Slater star as feuding museum curators in the racially driven, ‘Permanent Collection.’ The play focuses on high drama and social commentary and will be at the Overture Center this weekend.

‘Permanent Collection’ leaves lasting impression By Andrew Hirshman THE DAILY CARDINAL

The running motif in this year’s presidential primary season is change: change in foreign policy, change in the economy and change in the attitude of government. If you stop by the Overture Center to take in the Madison Repertory Theatre’s newest offering, “Permanent Collection,” you will see first-hand that change is hard. However, “Permanent Collection” does not involve political candidates vying for office, but museum administrators battling over wall space in a play more about politics and race than art. “Permanent Collection” was written by Thomas Gibbons and is based on actual events that occurred at a Philadelphia-area museum. The play deals with racial issues, but, though the conflict appears to be a literally black-and-white argument, the actual issue is grayer. “Permanent Collection’s” opening monologue strikes at the play’s central issue of race, getting us inside the head of Sterling North, a black former bank president and newly minted museum director, played with power and confidence by Patrick Sims. North describes, with controlled rage, his commute to work that morning and how he was pulled over in his Jaguar for a DWB—“driving while black.” The audience quickly learns North is a competent man and not adverse to conflict, and the monologue is a paradigm for the whole play. North’s antagonist in the play is the museum’s head of education, Paul Barrow (Eric Slater), who takes a stand against North over how the museum’s collection will be displayed. The museum’s founder, Alfred Morris, dictated in his will that the museum could not change how the artwork was displayed. The museum’s holding is rich in Impressionist painters like Matisse, Renoir and Cezanne, but it also has a great collection of African tribal artwork in storage—artwork North wants to display. This question of what art will be shown—Renoir’s “naked white

woman” or the altarpiece of an African tribe—ignites the play’s argument, as Barrow sees North’s efforts as an attack on the founder’s legacy and a challenge to virtues of the museum’s Impressionist art. Both men are stubborn and their excessive rigidity causes this argument to escalate from an intra-museum argument over aesthetics to a community-wide issue about race relations, as the argument becomes front-page news. The play is well-conceived by Gibbons, well-directed by Corley and well-acted by the entire cast from North’s secretary, Kanika Weaver (Letecia Moore), to the ghost of the museum founder, Alfred Morris (Barry Abrams). Just when North or Barrow begins to make you comfortable with his point of view, another character tempers the argument with a different perspective. The history of race in this country is long and mythically tangled, like a Gordian knot. It can come into the national dialogue when a senator from Illinois delivers a speech carefully addressing the myriad of complex and nuanced issues of race relations in this country, or it can be seen on the stage at the Overture Center this week. Perhaps, that same Illinois senator

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The play’s protagonist represents an Obama-like message of change.

stopped by a Madison Repertory dress rehearsal during his recent campaigning through Madison— art for change.

‘Permanent Collection’ where: Overture Center when: March 27-28: 7:30 p.m., March 29: 4 p.m., March 30: 2 p.m. cost: Tickets start at $15 on www.madisonrep.com

may be in the minority here, but I am a huge history buff. While I can sit in class and find the most obscure information about peasants in rural France or political relations in Renaissance Italy fascinating, I realize many people are the exact opposite. Although it’s easy for me to forget to take notes because I’m so engrossed in a historical anecdote my professor is relaying, I understand many other people would just as soon take a nap than pay attention at all. For those who groan at the thought of opening a history book, there are a growing number of TV shows striving to make history a bit more entertaining. The latest in this recent trend is the HBO miniseries “John Adams.” Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography by David McCullough, “John Adams” explores the political and personal life of our second president. The series attempts to infuse an integral time in American history with raw human emotion, eloquent speeches and complicated character relationships. “John Adams” operates on drama, which makes the series that much more captivating for the average viewer. Events in history that, for many viewers, seemed stagnant and flat in the pages of a textbook are suddenly made fresh through the magic of television. “John Adams” allows viewers to see beyond the accomplishments and roles various major players in history embodied. The series gives insight into the motivations, personality traits and relationships these historical figures may have had. However, it can be hard

to tell the difference between historical truth and masterful storytelling. This loss of historical accuracy isn’t just an issue with “John Adams.” Most shows that spring from actual events are forced to choose between being faithful to what the history books say and shaking the timeline up a bit to keep audiences interested. Showtime’s “The Tudors,” which follows the reign of England’s King Henry VIII, clearly made the choice to substitute entertainment value for truth. The show gained attention not for its portrayal of one of the world’s most famous monarchs, but because the show’s creators seized the opportunity to play up the young king’s raging sex life. Almost every episode features Henry having his way with anything that moves and then some. I can’t remember learning anything about Henry’s voracious appetite in any of my history courses, but every episode of “The Tudors” is dripping with so much scandal I just can’t seem to turn away. That is exactly what the show’s creators want: An audience that doesn’t have to feel guilty about a show’s sheer entertainment value because it claims a historical basis. It may seem like I’m pushing for complete accuracy in all historicallybased TV shows, but that’s not the case. What would “Deadwood” be without its foul-mouthed cowboys? What would “Rome” be without its gratuitously bloody battles? These shows wouldn’t be the same and general audiences wouldn’t be so attracted to them. Viewers can enjoy these shows but they also need to take them with a grain of salt. There’s nothing wrong with the dramatized interpretations of history we see on television, but they’re still no substitute for that history book. Still convinced Henry VIII got action whenever he wasn’t chopping heads off? Send your rebuttal to mysliwy@wisc.edu.

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Today’s Sudoku

Beeramid

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Mega Dude Squad

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Solution, tips and computer program available at www.sudoku.com.

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.

Now that’s what I call a sausage fest.

Dwarfhead and Narwhal

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America’s ﬁrst nudist organization was founded in 1929 by three men.

Today’s Crossword Puzzle

The Crackles

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1 Greenhorn 5 Curmudgeon 9 Set in motion 14 “Anything ___’’ (Woody Allen film) 15 Brand name with an accent 16 Nullify the effect of 17 Deteriorate 19 Caustic TV barmaid 20 Certain skipper 21 Give a new look to 23 Strongly suspect 24 Place for refining metal 26 Dance from Cuba 28 City on the IJsselmeer 30 Three miles, roughly 33 Buzzing with activity 37 Air show maneuver 39 Manage, as a bar 40 Salon job, informally 41 Sub builders 42 Tepee wall 43 Shipboard mop 44 Like some testimony 45 Mortise fit 46 Came after 48 Rubella symptom 50 Avoid commitment 52 Museum head 57 Ailurophobe’s dread 59 Endured (with

“through’’) 61 Wartlike protuberance 62 Nebraska’s capital before Lincoln 64 BBs and lower 66 Misrepresent 67 Shawm’s descendant 68 Exemplar of redness 69 Didn’t just sit and wonder 70 Incredible story 71 Goofs up DOWN

1 Earthworm eaters 2 Break-in indicator 3 Bone of contention 4 No longer embryonic 5 Enclosed in a wooden box 6 Straight off the butcher block 7 Food thickener 8 Seller’s need 9 Grow into 10 Chapter of history 11 GI of GIGO 12 “Survivor’’ setting, sometimes 13 Unmixed, to a mixologist 18 Word in a script 22 Numbs 25 Harder to come by 27 Get into hot water? 29 Cavity site, often

31 Backtracking computer command 32 First family home 33 Vaulted projection on a building 34 In stitches 35 It’s heard on a basketball court 36 Suffuse 38 Pale purple 41 Side-step 45 Beat rhythmically 47 “Early Sunday Morning’’ artist Hopper 49 Like the Titanic 51 “Have a nice time!’’ 53 Mud brick 54 Fork wielder 55 Wiser partner 56 Some score marks 57 Kind of leaves 58 Obadiah preceder 60 Band’s big brass 63 Weed digger 65 Easter’s beginning

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Leader ﬁrst and pitcher second By Scott Kellogg THE DAILY CARDINAL

When searching for a leader, most teams look to upperclassmen with experience and a knack for guiding teammates. But in the Wisconsin softball team’s case, a sophomore has emerged as one of the team’s key components. Pitcher Letty Olivarez is only halfway through her second year for the Badgers, but the righthander has already become the opening day starter and a ﬁxture in Wisconsin’s two-woman pitching rotation. This season, the Newark, Calif., native is 4-10 with a 3.80 earned run average in 15 starts and 27 appearances. Olivarez’s main focus while practicing is on pitching, but she has also made contributions to the team with her bat. She has nine hits this season, including two doubles and a home run, and has driven in seven runs. Being a team leader is no easy task, especially for someone such as

Olivarez, who possesses relatively limited experience. But it is a role Olivarez has taken to this season. She said she embraces the role, as being counted on as a leader is something that comes with the role of a starting pitcher. “Just being on the mound kind of makes me a leader,” Olivarez said. “You get the ball every pitch [which makes it] a leader position.” As a freshman, Olivarez had major responsibilities on the team as a member of the squad’s rotation. She did not disappoint, winning nine games and posting a 2.30 ERA in 18 starts and 30 appearances. Olivarez also threw 127.2 innings, allowed 113 hits, gave up 65 walks and struck out 93 batters. Many of Olivarez’s statistics, including wins, ERA, strikeouts and appearances, were second on the team to then-senior Eden Brock’s. Olivarez admitted that she was nervous about ﬁlling Brock’s shoes as the No. 1 starter. However, she said she is pleased with the

way she has handled the increased pressure. “I think I’ve made a good transition to being a leader by stepping up to show [my teammates that I] want to lead and [have] the desire to win,” she said. Being a frontrunner on the team has its glory, but it also means taking on the added pressure of supporting her teammates’ play when things are not going smoothly. “You always have to stay positive,” Olivarez said. “If someone hits a home run off me, I can’t sit back and bring my team down with me. I always have to stay up.” Despite a 10-21 record this season, Olivarez is pleased with the team’s energy and is optimistic that her team is beginning to come together. Olivarez and the Badgers will open Big Ten competition this weekend on the road. On Friday and Saturday Wisconsin will play No. 16 Northwestern before they square off in a doubleheader against Michigan State Sunday.

Brewers better off without Vargas in rotation NATE CAREY sports magnate

he Milwaukee Brewers made a surprise move Tuesday by parting ways with formerNo. 5 starter Claudio Vargas a mere six days before they head to Wrigley Field for Opening Day. The move shocked some, confused others and of course, didn’t bother most. Some breathed a sigh of relief, ﬁnally knowing who would make the starting rotation—the main question throughout Spring Training. Manager Ned Yost is “95 percent” sure the rotation will feature ace Ben Sheets, Jeff Suppan, Dave Bush, Carlos Villanueva and Manny Parra. Yovanni Gallardo will return to the starting rotation after his injured knee heals and will probably bump Parra to the bullpen or back down to Triple-A. But before everyone says good riddance to Vargas, this move by the Brewers organization provides the unique chance of looking at how things are run at the major league level. Of the pitchers named above, Vargas is probably last or second to last in terms of ability. Sheets, Suppan and Bush have proven to be somewhat

east from page 12 Caracter, who average a combined 27 points per game. The Cardinals have the size and depth that could give both Tennessee and North Carolina trouble. The Tennessee Volunteers do not shoot an especially high percentage, but they do generate plenty of shots. The region’s No. 2 seed presses for much of the game, forcing turnovers and baiting opponents into taking hasty shots. Their offense relies on the outside shooting of senior guards Chris Lofton and JaJuan Smith but their point guards have struggled. Iowa transfer Tyler Smith is the team’s top rebounding threat and can score points inside. Lofton suffered a minor injury in Tennessee’s last game but should be able to play.

consistent—yes, they really aren’t, but they are still better than Vargas—and Gallardo, Villanueva and Parra are upand-coming stars with huge upsides. When looking at the move from that angle, it begins to make sense. The Brewers had eight pitchers to fill five spots, and while the season-ending injury of Chris Capuano meant one less arm on the mound, the Brewers still had to make some sort of move. That situation resulted in Milwaukee trying to trade Vargas. However, with the season opener approaching so soon, no team would legitimately want to trade for a pitcher that it could probably pick up off waivers within a week. Unable to find a suitor for the 29-year-old righty, the Brewers did the next best thing and cut him. Financially, the move also makes sense. Vargas was slotted to make $3.6 million this season, and while he did perform well in Spring Training— going 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA—he became expendable. Villanueva will only make $384,500 this season, and, coupling his better performance and potential, makes the move seem logical. By relieving Vargas now, the Brewers will only have to pay him a quarter of his salary. Wednesday was the deadline to release a player and only pay that portion, so the Brewers will only have to pay Vargas

$900,000. Compared to $3.6 million when he wouldn’t have pitched that much, the move makes a lot of sense financially. The only downside to the transaction is the small section of the brain in every Brewer fan; that one voice that questions the arm of every Brewer pitcher and asks: “What happens when Sheets goes down with an injury halfway through June? Who will fill in when Suppan and Bush can never make it past the fifth inning? Why doesn’t Brian Shouse get more playing time?”—well maybe not that last one. To the first two questions, there are no quick and easy answers. Milwaukee has been built on players from its farm system. A year ago, no one was sure who Gallardo or Parra were, until Gallardo was called up and Parra threw a perfect game at Triple-A Nashville. This year will be similar. The Brewers have talented players in the minors, and they will slowly make their way up to the big league at some point. Only time will tell whether Vargas will be badly missed or easily forgotten. But if the young guns in the rotation can play up to their potential, the Milwaukee Brewers should be sitting high and receiving praise for another savvy roster move. If you think releasing Vargas was a good idea, e-mail Nate at ncarey@dailycardinal.com.

One of the biggest weaknesses of head coach Bruce Pearl’s team is its free-throw shooting, which ranks 271st in the country. This means large leads are rarely safe, especially with the team’s reliance on outside shots. Last season, Ohio State staged a 17-point comeback to eliminate Tennessee from the tournament. The Volunteers have struggled in their ﬁrst two tournament games. They allowed American to hang around deep into the second half in the ﬁrst round and trailed Butler with less than two minutes to go in the second round. Their lack of inside presence could pose problems when going up against David Padgett and the Cardinals Thursday. The No. 4 seed Washington State Cougars are by far the weakest surviving team in this region but did finish tied for third in a very tough Pac-10 conference.

Their offense is neither flashy nor fast-paced, but it is built on the efficient play of senior guards Kyle Weaver and Derrick Low and junior point guard Taylor Rochestie. They are especially effective from 3-point range, where they shoot 38.9 percent as a team. Of the three guards, Low is the most prolific shooter, while Rochestie and Weaver are better distributors. The Cougars defense has been a key to their success all season and was the best in their conference. They held both tournament opponents under 42 points and allowed them to convert only 27.6 percent of their field goals. WSU, however, lacks good post presence, a weakness that could cost them against North Carolina. The game will be a clash of styles since WSU will take a slower, more deliberate approach, and UNC will look to run on the Cougars.

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Sophomore pitcher Letty Olivarez currently holds a 4-10 record with a 3.80 ERA heading into Big Ten play.

south from page 12 per game advantage over No. 5 seed Michigan State, Friday’s opponent, will result in a victory. In the beginning of the regular season, the Spartans lived up to their high expectations by posting an 18-2 record through 20 contests. However, the month of February proved to be difficult for Michigan State, as it lost 4-of-7 games. The Spartans seem to be back to their high level of play with their deep run in the Big Ten Tournament and convincing wins over No. 12 Temple and No. 4 Pittsburgh in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Michigan State is led by sophomore forward Raymar Morgan and senior guard Drew Neitzel, who average 14 points a piece but have showed inconsistent play as of late. In their next matchup against Memphis, the Spartans will likely depend on their third scoring option, freshman guard Kalin Lucas. Michigan State has averaged only 68.5 points in the tournament compared to Memphis’ 81.5, so it will be crucial for the Spartans to play tough defense while trying to close the scoring gap through Lucas’ play. The No. 2 seed Texas Longhorns had an excellent season in the Big 12, posting a 13-3 conference record and advancing to the Big 12 Tournament final before losing to Kansas. Texas is coming off a tight 75-72 victory over Miami (FL) where it gave up 40 second-half points. Texas’

west from page 12 Musketeers to handle. West Virginia soundly beat Arizona and Duke to make it to the Sweet 16 and does not seem ready to end its tournament life. Junior forward Joe Alexander is the emotional leader of this club, averaging 18 points, nine rebounds

midwest from page 12 performances. With Kansas’ top guns running on all cylinders, Villanova’s chances of dancing their way to the Elite Eight look slim, but anything is possible in March. The Wildcats will depend primarily on their guards, sophomore Scottie Reynolds and freshman Corey Stokes, to shoot them past Kansas. Both are coming off impressive games against Siena.

tandem of lethal guards has carried the Longhorns all season. Junior D.J. Augustin leads Texas with 19 points and six assists per game, while sophomore A.J. Abrams adds 17 points per game. The Longhorns’ biggest surprise thus far in the tournament has been sophomore swingman Damion James, who is among the tournament’s leading rebounders with 13 per contest. Texas and its opponent Stanford are two of the top rebounding teams in the tournament, with 42.5 rebounds apiece so far. The Longhorns will rely heavily on James to continue his consistent play on the boards and limit Stanford’s dominant post presence. Stanford has already surpassed its win total from each of its past three seasons after a strong performance in a very competitive Pac-10 conference. The Cardinal went all the way to the ﬁnal of the Pac-10 Tournament before suffering a threepoint loss at the hands of UCLA. The team had a decisive victory in the ﬁrst round over Cornell before a one-point overtime victory over Marquette in the second round. Stanford is led by their frontline sophomore twins, Brook and Robin Lopez. Brook leads Stanford both in scoring and rebounding with 19 and eight, respectively. But the big surprise for Stanford thus far in the tournament has been junior guard Mitch Johnson. Johnson is among the NCAA Tournament’s top assist leaders with 10.5 per game. and two blocks in two tournament games. But if Alexander gets into foul trouble, the Mountaineers will have to turn to junior guard Alex Ruoff. Ruoff has the outside shot to complement Alexander’s inside game and can lead West Virginia to victory if his hand gets hot. Reynolds scored 25 points, but it was Stokes who put on the real shooting clinic, shooting 8-for-12 and putting up 20 points. Reynolds and Stokes can shoot all night, but the Wildcats will not come close to beating the Jayhawks unless junior Dante Cunningham has a big night in the paint. Cunningham averages 10.4 points per game, and at 6'8'', 230 pounds, he should match up well against either Arthur or senior Darnell Jackson.

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VARSITY ROWERS HONORED. The women rowing team’s ﬁrst varsity four received the Big Ten Boat of the Week Award Wednesday. The rowers beat Central Florida, Texas and Duke last weekend in Texas.

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Thursday, March 27, 2008

Kansas and Wisconsin have been consistent, but Davidson and Villanova are dangerous

MIDWEST By Adam Loferski THE DAILY CARDINAL

After three days off, March Madness is back in full swing Thursday with four regional semi-finals. However, fans will have to wait until Friday evening for the matchups in the Midwest Region. No. 3 seed Wisconsin and No. 10 seed Davidson hit the court first, followed by No. 1 seed Kansas and No. 12 seed Villanova. Davidson’s Sweet 16 appearance busted a few brackets, but, after upsetting both No. 7 seed Gonzaga and No. 2 seed Georgetown, few can argue that the Wildcats do not deserve to be here. Their impressive performances in losses earlier this season against national powerhouses North Carolina (72-68) Duke (79-73) and UCLA (75-63) cannot be ignored, either. Thus far, sophomore guard Stephen Curry has inspired the nation and carried the team past the first two rounds, putting up 40 points against Gonzaga and 30 points against Georgetown. As spectacular as Curry’s performances have been, he has not won games by himself. Senior guard Jason Richards helped lighten Curry’s load by scoring 15 points against Gonzaga and 20 points against Georgetown. Both Curry and Richards must have stellar performances against Wisconsin if Davidson hopes to advance. However, relying on just two players will make winning very difficult against Wisconsin, who led the nation in scoring defense this year. The Badgers’ road to the Sweet 16 has not

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Badger sophomore guard Trevon Hughes and Jawhawk forward Darrell Arthur could meet in the Elite Eight. been one of huge upsets, nor of dominating blowouts. Rather, their story is one of consistency. Quite simply, the Badgers play good basketball. When people talk about Wisconsin, they do not talk about one standout player like Curry. Instead, they talk about the entire

team. It could be senior Michael Flowers, sophomore Jason Bohannon, junior Marcus Landry, sophomore Trevon Hughes, senior Brian Butch, junior Joe Krabbenhoft or senior Greg Stiemsma leading the team to victory on any given day. Against Davidson, keep an eye on

Western Kentucky looking for another upset against UCLA WEST By Nate Carey THE DAILY CARDINAL

The UCLA Bruins have not had an easy road to the Sweet 16. They came from behind to beat No. 9 Texas A&M, and so far seem to be one of the more beatable No. 1 seeds in the tournament. Freshman center Kevin Love and junior guard Darren Collison lead the Bruins and will have to play at the top of their game once again this weekend. The two combined for 40 of UCLA’s 51 points against the Aggies and will have to carry the Bruins as they have for much of the season. Defensively, UCLA is one of the best in the tournament, only giving up a total of 78 points in its two games. Against Western Kentucky—a team that can score almost at will, especially from the 3-point line—the Bruins will

have to be at the top of their game defensively. UCLA is capable of outlasting Western Kentucky and should utilize Love’s low-post presence to cause havoc for the Hilltoppers. The Hilltoppers have been the talk of the NCAA Tournament. They beat No. 5 Drake 101-99 in overtime on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Senior guard/ forward Tyrone Brazelton and senior guard Courtney Lee have led Western Kentucky in scoring during its two tournament games and provide the Hilltoppers with a formidable duo. Add senior guard Ty Rogers, who hit the game-winning 3-pointer, and this No. 12 seed has the players to take down the ﬁrst No. 1 seed in the tournament. Defensively, however, the Hilltoppers have not shown the ability to defend the outside and have allowed opponents to shoot around 50 percent

during its tournament run. To take down a giant like UCLA, the Hilltoppers will need to defend the perimeter much better while hitting their shots on the other end. The Xavier Musketeers have made it to the Sweet 16 by adapting to the opposition and taking advantage of weaknesses. In the ﬁrst round, Xavier used its forwards and low post to defeat the No. 14 seed Georgia Bulldogs, with senior Josh Duncan leading the way with 20 points. But against No. 6 seed Purdue in the second round, the Musketeers looked to the play of senior and junior guards Drew Lavendar and C.J. Anderson to outlast the Boilermakers. Against West Virginia, Xavier may once again have to rely on the play of its guards to carry it to victory, as the presence of Joe Alexander may be too much for the west page 11

three key Wisconsin players. Flowers will be charged with putting out Curry’s ﬁre, while Hughes and Stiemsma will both look to light one of their own. Both Hughes and Stiemsma hope to continue burning up the nets after putting up 25 and 14 points, respectively, against Kansas State.

Perhaps the only team in the Midwest Region that can boast of having a more well-rounded team than Wisconsin is No. 1 seed Kansas, who takes to the court against Villanova Friday night. Four of the Jayhawks’ ﬁve starters averaged more than 10 points per game during the regular season. Despite scoring contributions from eight different players in Sweet deal their last game According to against UNLV, DavidsonNews. Kansas has a net, the Davidson few players who Board of Trustees stand above the said Wednesday rest. Juniors it will provide free Brandon Rush transportation, and Mario lodging and Chalmers will tickets to any take care of the Davidson student shooting from interested in outside, and attending Friday’s sophomore game in Detroit. Darrell Arthur It is still unknown will complihow many ment them in students will go the paint. or how much Arthur led it will cost the the Jayhawks board. in scoring throughout the regular season and has proved to be difﬁcult for opponents thus far during the tournament. Both Rush and Chalmers are also coming off solid tournament midwest page 11

Final Four trip not a lock for UNC EAST By Ben Breiner THE DAILY CARDINAL

Head coach Roy Williams’ North Carolina Tar Heels hammered its first two tournament opponents, scoring over 100 points in both games. By doing so, UNC remains the top seed in a region, which has seen only one upset. This should be good for the ACC champions, but it also means all top four seeds are still alive in the bracket. The Tar Heels like to run and find both shooters and finishers on the break. Junior forward Tyler Hansbrough provides strength in the half-court offense and gets to the freethrow line nearly 10 times per game. This team has depth and talent, but its field-goal percentage defense, which is No. 103 nationally, leaves them vulnerable against an oppo-

nent that can slow the game down. Louisville head coach Rick Pitino took a risk early in the season, combining his full-court press with a 2-3 zone. That move has paid off, as Louisville has the sixth best field goal defense in the nation. In their last game, the No. 3 seed Cardinals held Oklahoma’s Blake Griffin, who shot 77 percent on the season, to eight points. Louisville relies on senior center David Padgett to run its offense. His precise passing creates opportunities for teammates, and he is particularly effective on the pick-and-roll. Sophomore guards Jerry Smith and Earl Clark and junior forward Terrence Williams all add firepower to the Louisville lineup. The bench is also strong with Clark and sophomores Edgar Sosa and Derrick east page 11

Memphis travels to heart of Texas SOUTH By Matt Fox THE DAILY CARDINAL

The Memphis Tigers had a spectacular regular season in which they suffered just one loss to Tennessee. After a dominant victory in the ﬁrst round of the tournament against No. 16 seed Texas Arlington, the Tigers just barely held on for a victory against Mississippi State. The Tigers’ poor free-throw shooting almost cost them the game, as the Bulldogs committed 23 team fouls, which translated into 32 Tiger free-throw attempts. Memphis con-

verted just 15. Still, Memphis’ guards have played superbly as junior Chris Douglas-Roberts and freshman Derrick Rose combined for 40 points in the ﬁrst round and 34 points in the second. Up front, senior forward Joey Dorsey continues his solid production, averaging 10.5 rebounds per game in the Tigers’ two tournament appearances. Memphis has received solid rebounding contributions from its guards, giving them a 42-rebound average during the tournament. The Tigers will hope their ﬁve rebound south page 11

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