“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”

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UW-madison plans for 400 job cuts under state budget

FACULTY PROFILEService in Moldova influences UW staffer

By Ellie Hermanthe daily cardinal

The effects of Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed state bud-get have become clearer to the UW-Madison community in the past week as Chancellor Rebecca Blank recently detailed the elimination of 400 positions and the closing or merging of several programs.

UW-Madison is preparing to carry $96 million of the $300 million cut to the UW System proposed in the governor’s state budget. The Board of Regents approved the university’s plan to increase nonresident tuition April 10, and is scheduled to start the increase this fall.

Blank granted the deans

of each college the autonomy to decide which programs to cut. The deans are expected to start announcing their budget plans Monday, Blank said in an online post.

“Our programs and services are all useful and worthy of sup-port, but we have attempted to prioritize those most essential,” Blank said in the post. “I recog-nize that this process will impact good people and limit our ability to serve students and the state.”

The termination of 400 jobs will bring additional changes to campus, such as the ending or restructuring of several programs including information technology, agriculture and the arts, accord-ing to the post.

Students can expect larger class sizes with fewer course options and a reduction in advis-ing services, which Blank said could hurt both the time students take to graduate and retention.

Additional support services are expected to be reduced and UW-Madison will budget less money toward maintaining build-

ings on campus.While Blank said in the

post the university will attempt to find other ways to deal with the cuts, she asked the Athletic Department and other schools and colleges within UW-Madison to “make greater financial contri-

By Bailey nachreiner-mackeseythe daily cardinal

Turning 50 inspires some to buy a new car or pick up a new hobby. But Sylvia Swift, a UW-Madison Physics Department employee, joined the Peace Corps and spent two years doing community and organiza-tional development in Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe.

“I had turned 50 years old and I didn’t have any children and I was at a point in my life when I could walk away from my day job and I wanted to give back. I wanted to try to make the world a better place and I decided on the Peace Corps,” Swift said.

While in Moldova, Swift pri-

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chancellor rebecca Blank explained effects of the proposed state budget on UW-Madison in a blog post last week.

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On this day in history...

1653—Oliver Cromwell dissolves the Rump Parliament. He ordered a 2-ounce blunt be rolled in celebration.

1789—President George Washington goes to Philadelphia to celebrate his inaugu-ration by sparking a fat one with Ben Franklin.

1810—Caracas declares independence from the unchill Spanish.

1836—The Wisconsin Territory is established by Congress. The haze still surrounds us today.

1862—Louis Pasteur adds THC to his granny’s brownie recipe, making mod-ern society’s first edible.

Which Civil War general would your best friend say you are?

1. How many teeth do you have?A. 0-5B. 6-15C. 16-40D. You lost your mouth to infection after biting into defective hardtack.

2. When you’re not being a general you’re…A. Just Chilling B. Keeping up with the Kardashians C. Eating your steak rare D. Drinking home brew

3. What’s the name of your prized stallion?A. Meshuggah B. Mother’s Silver C. Michael Mouse D. Good Horsey

4. Every little thing you do is…A. Mortifying B. Magic C. Unbecoming D. Just wrong

5. Your guilt food is…A. Nails B. Flamin’ Hot CheetosC. Ben and Jerry’s Sriracha-flavored ice creamD. Peanut Butter and Jelly Beans

6. If you were a civil war general, what would your name be?

A. Heath “Bloodsucker” JonesB. Ulysses S. GrantC. Braxton BraggD. Stonewall Jackson

7. What is your sleeping position preference?A. SideB. BackC. Upside-downD. On the wrong side of the bed

8. Which political faction do you stand with?A. Bull Goose partyB. WigsC. CheddaralistsD. Republicrats

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Three candidates competing to be vice provost for diversityBy Ellie HermanThe DaIly CaRDInal

Three candidates are running for vice provost for diversity at UW-Madison, a position that aims to implement various diver-sity initiatives on campus.

The role was previously held as an interim position by Patrick Sims, who is running for the posi-tion along with William Lewis and Ron Quincy.

A 15-member committee com-prised of faculty, staff and stu-dents narrowed down candidates to recommend to UW-Madison Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf according to a university release.

The vice provost for diversity will work alongside Mangelsdorf, providing diversity-related rec-ommendations to UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank work-ing to implement the Diversity Framework on campus.

The finalists held two presen-tations each over the course of the

past week for the candidacy, one for faculty and staff and another targeted at students.

Sims took over as interim vice provost for diversity in August 2013. He is a professor of the-ater at UW-Madison, where he was the founding director of the Theatre for Cultural & Social Awareness, the release said.

With a masters in theater from UW-Milwaukee, Sims said he feels prepared to continue stu-dent involvement on campus.

“I really want to make UW-Madison a space where everyone feels like they belong,” Sims said.

Lewis served in the Marine Corps Reserves for eight years as an undergraduate, then earned a master’s degree in social work and a Ph.D. in higher educa-tion administration at Indiana University-Bloomington.

Lewis said he would cre-ate a welcoming climate for the

UW-Madison community after holding a similar role in fostering diversity at Virginia Tech.

“We can help students to become inclusive global leaders, by working alongside students to help them recognize their place within the larger society,” Lewis said.

Quincy has a history with Big Ten universities, earning a doctorate in social sciences from Michigan State University. He also formerly and worked as the founding director for the Center for Nonprofit Management and Governance in the School of Social Work at Rutgers University.

Quincy worked with student organizations at Rutgers and Harvard University and said he would be “empower” students at UW-Madison to make faculty, staff and students feel as though no one is excluded.

Currently there is no set date for the candidate selection.

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a vendor works Saturday morning at this year’s first Dane County Farmers’ Market on Capitol Square. + Photo by Bailey Nachreiner-Mackesey

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CourTESy oF uW CoMMuniCaTionS Sexual assault reported in Southeast residence hall

A student reported a sexu-al assault to the UW-Madison Police Department Saturday, according to a UWPD crime warning sent to students.

The assault happened early Saturday morning around 3 a.m. and was the second sexual assault in a Southeast residence hall to be reported in the past week.

Since the student, who allegedly knew the assail-ant, reported the assault to UWPD, the department will complete a full investigation of the crime.

UWPD is required to report crime that happens on or around campus under the fed-eral Clery Act, enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.

outbreak of canine influenza reaches uS, infects Madison dog

A strain of canine influ-enza virus has been identi-fied in more than 1,000 dogs throughout the Midwest, including one dog in Madison.

The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Cornell University have iden-tified the strain as H3N2, which has previously been seen only in Asia. Lab tests confirmed the strain was likely brought over by an infected animal.

“It’s not a mutation. This is good news because mutations are unpredictable, and we would not necessarily know what the safety implications are for humans and other animals,” said Kathy Toohey-Kurth, head of virology at WVDL, in a Friday statement.

Vaccines for H3N8, a sepa-rate strain of canine influ-enza, are available to protect against the virus. However, the vaccine’s effectiveness against the H3N2 strain is still unknown.

H3N2 has been reported to infect domestic cats with symptoms such as respira-tory illness. At this time, no cats have tested positive for the virus in the U.S. Other symptoms the virus strain may cause include persis-tent cough, running nose and fever. Some infected dogs will show no symptoms.

Veterinarians from the University of Wisconsin rec-ommend limiting direct dog-to-dog contact, washing pets with soap and water as well as washing personal cloth-ing that has been exposed to sick dogs.

“We’re advising pet own-ers to seek veterinary medi-cal care, including diag-nostic testing and potential treatment, for dogs and cats exhibiting clinical signs of [the virus],” said Sandra Sawchuk, a veterinarian with the UW Veterinary Care in a statement April 13.

—Jason Snyder

butions” to the university. “We will continue a thorough

review of university operations, guided by our new strategic frame-work, to invest in our strengths

and reduce or eliminate underper-forming programs,” Blank said in the post.

State Sen. Stephen L. Nass, R-Whitewater, said Blank’s statement is a “political stunt” to make the potential effects of the

proposed state budget appear more dramatic.

“Once again, Chancellor Blank issues an announcement to inflame passions of students and faculty against the Governor and Legislature over the budget with-

out releasing details,” Nass said in a release.

Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca, D-Kenosha, said the job cuts will have a lasting effect on the university.

“It’s devastating to our future

competitiveness when other insti-tutions are making new invest-ments in academics at the same time that we are de-investing in our world class University of Wisconsin System,” Barca said in a release.

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marily partnered with a hospice care facility, as well as trans-lating for the local government, teaching American Literature and English Conversation at a local university and leading an English club.

“A friend of mine has the best attitude toward Peace Corps vol-unteering. The best volunteers are humble and grandiose at the same time,” Swift said. “You have to be humble and realize you yourself are not going to be able to change the whole world and make everything better and you have to be a little grandiose and think ‘I can do one project.’ I can put energy in the right direction so things can change for people.”

In recalling her service, Swift identified her proudest moment as working with the hospice center to secure the donation of two used cars for the facility.

“It meant a lot to them because with hospice being in-home care, the nurses go into people’s hous-es and give them treatments and medical supplies and the used cars made it possible for more patients to get that treatment,” Swift said.

After concluding her service

in August 2014, she moved to Madison with her fiancé whom she met in the Peace Corps. Swift now does research admin-istration for the UW-Madison Physics Department, where she said she uses her experience in

the Peace Corps as well as her previous job experience.

“I just am very glad that I went. I believe that the Peace Corps does make a difference in the world one person at a time and situation at a time.”

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Physics administrator Sylvia Swift (left) walked across Moldova during her Peace Corps term, doing service projects along the way.

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Patrick Sims

Ron Quincy

William lewis

With a wide array of flavors and generous serving sizes, it’s hard to argue with Ian’s Pizza’s appeal. A mainstay of the student din-

ing/bar food scene since 2001, Ian’s has become a veritable institu-tion with its famously off-beat pizzas and late hours. After all, who

wouldn’t want a slice of mac ‘n’ cheese pizza at one thirty in the morn-ing when you’re poring over your organic chemistry homework? (Or

pouring up some C2H6O?) With locations on State and Frances Streets, Ian’s is suited to meet your needs no matter whether you’re on campus

or off. Veteran tip: explore their veggie/vegan options and keep an eye out for the weekly/monthly specials.

Runners-up: Greenbush Bakery, Glass Nickel Pizza Co. (respectively)—Sean Reichard

B E ST C H I N E S E F O O D : ASIAN KITCHEN

Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry hosts a slew of original burgers ranging from the tame California Burger with guacamole, bacon, provolone

cheese and sprouts, to the quirky Green & Gold Burger with cheddar cheese, deep-fried pickles and bacon mayonnaise. If these original

choices weren’t enough, burger enthusiasts can build their own burger masterpiece. The topping choices include a variety of cheeses, vegetables,

traditional and specialty sauces, and of course, bacon. If you are not in the mood for a beef burger, Dotty’s also has a variety of chicken, veggie, vegan, bison, lamb and turkey burgers that will tickle your fancy.

Runner-up: The Nitty Gritty—Paul Sorenson

B E ST B U RG E R : DOTTY DUMPLING’S DOWRY

Nestled amid the bustle of Regent Street, Indie Coffee serves as a haven for coffee lovers and solace seekers alike. Indie is an ideal water-ing hole for many reasons: the wide array of album covers that adorn the walls; the extensive menu of funky hot beverages; the laid-back jams that always pump through the shop’s speakers—I could go on and on. But what sets the cozy coffee shop apart from all others are the waffles. Nothing makes a better study (or procrastination) companion than a warm, syrupy waffle, topped with ingredients like chocolate chips, strawberries or even maybe peanut butter and jelly. Take note, people: on your next study day, make Indie Coffee your destination.

Runner-up: Colectivo on the Square—Emily Gerber

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“Jump Around” or beers on the Terrace? Plaza Tavern or Paul’s Club? J.J. Watt or Frank Kaminsky? Gettin’ it on in the Memorial Library cages or on top of Bascom Hill? You got to decide in the latest edition of The Daily Cardinal’s Reader’s Choice Awards.

BEST LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT & BEST PIZZA: IAN’S PIZZA

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT: LOS GEMELOS

I love my friends as much as the next person. But when three of them have birthdays within a two-week period of each other, I find myself look-ing for good food at a cheap price. I like to think it was fate that led my friends and me to Los Gemelos on a cold and windy day this winter, located just off State Street on West Gilman. The warm atmosphere rid us of the Wisconsin cold, and its menu is longer than any course syllabus. From the $2 tacos to tor-tas the size of Bucky Badger’s head, Los Gemelos promises an enjoyable lunch, dinner or late-night snack for all college students.

Runner-up: Casa de Lara—Ellie Herman

BEST BRUNCH SPOT: MICKIES DAIRY BAR

A breakfast at Mickies Dairy Bar is a breakfast for cham-pions, or so local Madison legend goes. This Monroe Street establishment is renowned for its strong brunch game. Mickies offers everything from pancakes to sandwiches to the classic “Scrambler”—a delicious concoction of eggs, potatoes, cheese and an ingredient of your choice. With roots going back to the early 1900s, the tradition of going to Mickies for breakfast,

whether you’re hungover with your friends or trying to impress your parents, will always have a place as a Madison food group.

Runner-up: Short Stack Eatery—Irene Burski

BEST COFFEE SHOP: INDIE COFFEE

There’s a lot of competition around Madison when it comes to Chinese food, but what sets Asian Kitchen apart are its food simply tastes good and its ability to maintain prices low enough that they actually kind of make you worry. The lunch special, sold until 4 p.m., gives you a full entrée, rice, soup and an egg roll or crab rangoon, all for less than seven dollars. They serve pretty much any Chinese dish you could expect and the combination of qual-ity and quantity of food makes it one of the best values in Madison.

Runner-up: Fugu Asian Fusion—Jack Baer

MOST-MISSED RESTAURANT: DIEGO’S MEXICAN BISTRO

The nights got a little darker and colder the moment I heard Margarita Tuesdays—the one real and true thing about summer—were coming to an end. With the close of Diego’s Mexican Bistro, sunshine and 99-cent Mexican libations somehow became impos-sibly further away on that frigid January evening. And, though I have since been working on coming to terms with the closure, it would be a lie to say I’m not still a little in denial about the end of Madison’s cheapest, slushiest lime-and-tequila concoctions set to the background of stereotypical Mexican music and colorful plastic pennants. Perhaps in my effort to remember the best of times, I am overlooking the oftentimes mediocre service, the impossibility to get a table after 9 p.m. and the futile attempts to brand the second night of the work week as “Taco Tuesdays” while selling unexceptional tacos for $2 apiece. But that’s not why we went, anyway. Estarás en mi corazón, siempre.

Runner-up: Buraka—Adelina YankovaDotty’s burgers, you say? GET IN MAH BELLAY.

“The Tank” hasn’t even officially rolled out of Madison yet, but we can confidently say he’s already made a lasting mark on the city and the university. We can say enough about Kaminsky’s accomplishments on the court—sweeping every national player of the year award, leading Wisconsin to two Final Fours and efficiently laying waste to defenses from every level of the court. But the reason he took this category in a landslide is what he represents to fans: that goofy-looking white guy who went from having two power five scholarship offers out of high school to being a possible NBA lottery pick. His story validates every tenet Wisconsin basketball fans hold dear.

Runner-up: Russell Wilson—Jack Baer

Nestled between a southeast Asian eatery and a public defender office, the Plaza Tavern has been a staple of downtown Madison nightlife for decades. Wisconsinites and Madisonians who have frequented this bar for years are the true hipsters, and all those who wait in line to taste the sweet life-giving nectar of $2.50 Long Island Iced Teas are just wannabes—consumers yearning to drink with the pool-hall champions that politely ask you to get out of their way when trying to line up a shot.

Runners-up: City Bar, Madhatters and Vintage Spirts & Grill (tied) (respectively)

—Conor Murphy

There’s almost always a line to get up to the third floor of Wando’s, but for good reason: it’s home to the city’s best dance floor, complete with all of the obnoxiously flashing lights, roaring techno music and Top 40 remixes a normal human being can reasonably handle at one time. It’s a club-y experience without a cover charge, more than often than not ending up on the “hot mess” side of the Madison nightlife spectrum. Grab a fishbowl to glug while you wait in line, and by the time you’re done with the drink you’ll be ready to pop, lock and/or drop it with the best of ‘em.

Runner-up: State Street Brats—Haley Henschel

BEST H IPSTER BAR & BEST DR INK SPECIAL: PLAZA TAVERN

You’ve probably heard fewer bad things about JSM Properties than all the other landlords in Madison, and it’s for good reason: JSM rents a selection of houses near the downtown and State Street areas, but are best known for their budget-friendly, townhouse-style apartments in the Spring and Regent Street area. Most of their units are spacious, especially relative to price. As a property man-ager JSM is prompt, accessible and friendly. For every holiday you’ll find a bag of candy stuck to your door, and if they do send a guy to repair your sink at 8 a.m. on a Friday, his cute Scottish accent will make up for it.

Runner-up: Steve Brown Apartments—Justine Jones

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil: those practices are what the three wise statued monkeys are abnegating outside State Street Brats. They do it so we don’t have to, especially during football season. If you’re looking for a place to let the maledictions stream against this Big Ten team or that, or an acceptable venue to celebrate/commiser-ate, look no further than Brats. With two floors worth of fun and some severely good sausages, Brats has been a go-to for Wisconsin sports for years, through any ups and downs. An alumni hotspot as well, Brats is still a veritable tradition.

Runner-up: Chasers Bar & Grill—Sean Reichard

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Official sign of summer in Madison: Terrace beers.

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Duke robbed us of the title game, but Frank stole our hearts.

BEST SPORTS BAR: STATE STREET BRATS

BEST DANCE BAR: WANDO’S

B E ST M A D I S O N L A N D LO R D : JSM PROPERTIES

B E ST F O O D CA RT: BANZOBanzo is my place. I adore it with my whole heart. I

first tried Banzo one Friday afternoon last spring, and my life was never the same after that visit: The hummus is out of this world. The falafel is crunchy and perfectly seasoned. Banzo is never greasy; one can definitely be convinced that its entirely nutritious, and so order-ing two sides of falafel would be doing their body a favor. I speak from experience. I frequently order the F-Bomb platter, but really, folks, anything you order from Banzo’s food cart is pure Mediterranean magic.

Runner-up: Fresh Cool Drinks—Kerry Huth

B E ST U W T R A D I T I O N : BEER ON THE TERRACE

There is a legend that Charlotte Peabody, daughter of Arthur Peabody (the designer of Memorial Union) received a vision of the Terrace in a dream. A goddess rose from the heart of Lake Mendota, trailing starbursts in her wake, which scintillated against the surface of the waters. In her hands she clutched wheat, barley, hops, which she laid dripping before Charlotte on the verdur-ous shore. With nary a scintilla of doubt when she awoke, she brought before her father her plans for the Terrace. Whether there is any credence to this legend, we none-theless honor it in our own way: with brimming mugs, reclining in the seats of sunshine.

Runner-up: “Jump Around”—Sean Reichard

B E ST M A RC H I N G BA N D S O N G : “VARSITY”

“U-rah-rah! Wisconsin!” These are the lyrics with the ability to make you simultaneously smile, cry and feel goosebumps crawl up your body. “Varsity” was composed in 1898 and has become a beloved tradition at the univer-sity. Whether you hear it in Camp Randall, the Kohl Center or one of the unions, it brings all Badgers, both old and new, together to express love for their alma mater. It is the song that you hear at your freshmen orientation and the song you hear at graduation, and reminds everyone of the unique experiences they had in this great city.

Runner-up: “If You Want To Be A Badger”—Allison Garcia

FAVO R I T E F O R M E R BA D G E R AT H L E T E : FRANK KAMINSKY

B E ST S M O K E S H O P: THE PIPEFITTER

Dedicated smokers, jokers and midnight tokers would be wise to not (puff, puff) pass up The Pipefitter. It’s virtu-ally guaranteed that this State Street establishment has the accessories you’ll need to savor your favorite tobacco and herbal indulgences, from mermaid-shaped pipes to hand-blown glass bongs to a cornucopia of shisha flavors. If you’re not a smoker, though, no worries—stop by the Pipefitter for Badger/Madison gear, psychedelic pendants, costumes, incense and strange and silly gifts like toilet shot glasses, an inflatable unicorn horn for your cat and “Maybe You Touched Your Genitals” liquid soap.

Runner-up: Smokes on State—Haley Henschel

B E ST ST U DY S P OT: MEMORIAL UNION

Ice cream, coffee, beer and Wisconsin spirit while you study—Memorial Union is the best. Downstairs, the cozy Rathskeller tables (and fireplaces!) are ideal, or there’s the Paul Bunyan room, which is a quieter and just as rustic. Head upstair to the Main Lounge, complete with a grand piano and a view of the—wait, why did I not mention the Terrace first? The Terrace is so unique in that it is one of the few places I can think of in this modern world where people come just to sit, talk and be together. If you can’t find a friend, bring a book.

Runners-up: Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (WID), Wisconsin Historical Society Library (tied)

—Justine Jones B E ST U W S E X FA N TASY: MEMORIAL LIBRARY CAGES

Are libraries inherently sexy? Yes. That makes the glam-our of the Memorial Library cages all the more understand-able. For some people they seem to nurture more than scholastic imagination, which is to say some are interested in boning up on more than Freud or seventeenth-century Slavic literature. Whether you can get away with it though is a dif-ferent matter. Who knows? Graduate students get locked carrels while the rest of us get the lockless boxes. Lockless equals luckless? Irrespective of whether you see them as a study haven or a potential erotic atelier, the Memorial cages more than fit the shape of your weird, allusive imagination.

Runner-up: Picnic Point—Sean Reichard

B E ST W I S C O N S I N B R E W E RY: NEW GLARUS BREWING CO.

When thinking of beer in Wisconsin, what comes to mind? Grabbing pitchers on the Memorial Union Terrace or patronizing one of the many local bars may surface. But for many Badgers, the iconic image of a Spotted Cow comes up. New Glarus Brewing Co., started by Deborah Carey in 1993, has worked its way to a permanent spot in Badgers’ hearts with its crisp and tasty beers that we have come to associate with all things Wisconsin. They’ve got something for everyone, from the lighter Spotted Cow and Moon Man to darker options like Two Women. What bet-ter way to celebrate a Badger win or the end of a semester than by grabbing your favorite New Glarus beer?

Runner-up: Ale Asylum—Sam Cusick

By Maham HasanThe Daily CarDinal

Most Badgers have probably seen the UW Varsity Band play at some point, either at a football game, pep rally, basketball game or just another random sporting event. These are the Badgers that feel an affinity—love, even—for the school like no other, because they’re at these events cheer-ing our teams on with the band. Seeing the band at games and other events has never been about them though: the band is there to make it more fun, to help us cheer that much harder for our teams. However it was only this past weekend when I realized that a true Badger hasn’t experienced the varsity band until you’ve seen them at their annual concert.

The performance that we see at such events barely scratches the surface of what they’re truly capable of doing in all their glory. Their potential and talent still remains eclipsed at events where they’re ever present. It is a sight to behold when watching the band at the Kohl Center, one of those great moments that you know you’ll look back on after you’ve left this place to remember as one where you truly felt in sync with everything this school is and represents. It is a moment of seeing more than just 315 tal-ented kids do something they’re incredibly talented at, it is one

where you see the Badger tradi-tions echoed in every tune they play from decades long past.

Under the inspired vision of their director, Michael Leckrone, the varsity band paid ode to “The Wizard of Oz” with this year’s theme, “There’s no place like home.” The band began its immac-ulately put together concert with a playful jibe at the tuba players and a tuba section performance of the song, “In the mood.” It followed by a medley of some classic songs that included the likes of “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Bob Dylan, Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time,” Bruce Springsteen’s “Hungry Heart” and others.

Jon Schipper on trumpet and Mark Hetzler on trombone each made dramatic guest appearanc-es and performed solos with the band. Leckrone kept up a mostly amusing, and a tad touching, com-mentary in between all the perfor-mances, which made it easy to see why he was so loved by his stu-dents. The band then took everyone

through a Camp Randall sing along that included every game day tra-dition song with which everyone is familiar. Where the band’s cre-ative prowess really showed their true colors though was during the entire soundtrack to “The Wizard of Oz” movie. “Over the Rainbow” was belted out to an awed audience by Amanda Paulson, a local singer with a voice fit for Broadway.

As hard as it was to follow up that selection, the band man-aged just fine with a Queen med-ley. My favorite piece from the two-and-a-half hour long con-cert however was the Percussion Feature. There was something very hypotonic in watching their military-meets-otherworldly per-formance that was synced like they had been doing this their whole life. The band’s second musical feature was that of the broadway show “Wicked” and its entire soundtrack, with another vocal performance by Amanda Paulson and Jamie Pitt. The band ended the night amidst raining streamers and sparks with the Kohl center almost exploding in celebration to the sounds of “Varsity” and “On Wisconsin.”

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Director Michael leckrone conducts above the audience at the Kohl Center. leckrone is known for his zany antics during concerts.

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It is a sight to behold when watching the band at the Kohl Center, one of those great moments that you

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Mick Jenkins fuses Chicago soul, southern rap

Revelry Music and Arts Festival

By Paul BlazevichThe DaIly CaRDInal

Mick Jenkins follows in the tradition of this year’s Revelry Music and Arts Festival headlin-er, Chance The RapperThe Social Experiment, as a hip-hop artist from Chicago. Having released “The Water[s]”—his most recent mixtape—last August, Jenkins will have a fresh bundle of songs available for his set this coming May 2.

“The Water[s]” brings an interesting dichotomy to the lis-tener’s ear, mixing atmospheric southern rap, drawling beats and the up-tempo, jazz stylings of the music that made Chicago famous. The result is a mixtape featuring a word-twisting, young MC flex-ing his lyrical muscles over high quality production from a laun-dry list of emerging technicians.

Speaking on everything from drinking plenty of water—maybe a possible euphemism—to search-ing for success in the streets, Jenkins created a project that transcends stereotypical mixtape

themes, and occupies a land of musical ingenuity and hip-hop redefinition. “The Water[s]” does not follow tired rap themes—it blazes a new path through the rugged forest of modern music

and youth culture.Jenkins should feel right at

home on our isthmus as water is addressed in some fashion on every track of “The Water[s].” The music of Jenkins—laidback

beats and liquid lyricism—and whoever may bless the stage at his side will be the perfect soundtrack for a beautiful after-noon on Library Mall.

For this year’s festival, it seems as if Wisconsin Union Directorate Music Committee has placed an emphasis on electronic and hip-hop music, as Mick Jenkins will join multiple local rap artists fea-tured on the Main and Terrace Stage—including your fellow stu-dents CRASHprez, Lord of the Fly and Max Meridius—as well as electronic exemplars such as The Chainsmokers and Until The Ribbon Breaks.

Expect to see a man bring-ing an entertaining stage pres-ence, enlightened rap and a good wardrobe to Revelry on May 2, and, in the words of Mr. Jenkins, stay hydrated.

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Mick Jenkins will perform on the Main Stage at Revelry this year, joining other electronic and rap acts.

By Bobby VanderwistThe DaIly CaRDInal

Revelers would be wise to arrive early in the day to expe-rience all that the festival has to offer, including a myriad of local artists playing the Terrace Stage, the silent “Wisco Disco” and a variety of art installations and interactive attractions. Alongside these daytime attrac-tions, singer-songwriter Nick Hakim will kick off festivities on the Main Stage with his 3:00 set,

setting the stage for a big day of music with his haunting hybrid of R&B, jazz and folk music.

Nick Hakim recently moved from his hometown of Washington D.C. to Brooklyn, New York, a milestone in his career that came just months after the release of his debut EP, “Where Will We Go Pt. 1.” On the EP, Hakim stuns listen-ers with an honest, emotional tone and haunting vocal tim-bre, all carefully balanced atop

clean electric guitar strumming that draws heavily on jazz and R&B chord progressions. After gaining traction among indie music fans around the country, Hakim released the follow-up to his debut EP, “Where Will We Go Pt. 2,” on Earseed Records, which can be heard on the sing-er’s Soundcloud.

At the young age of 23, Hakim has learned a lot in the years he’s spent making music, and his reflection on his per-

sonal journey can be heard in his lyrics. Hakim draws upon some religious contemplations and the grieving process he has undergone, whether in response to a rough breakup or the death of a friend.

Whether you’re a fan of soul-ful, honest songwriting or just looking to enjoy your day at the festival, Nick Hakim’s set is a must-see for all Revelers who make it to the festival before the sun goes down and the

main stage headliners bring us into a blissful state of partying. Alongside an incredible lineup of local artists, a silent disco, a custom T-shirt printing station and an interactive sailing exhib-it from Hoofers, Nick Hakim’s 3 p.m. performance will set the stage for a great lineup and an afternoon for the ages.

Check back next week for our final previews, and get ready for Revelry, which will hit Library Mall May 2.

Contemplation and reflection dot Nick Hakim’s haunting recordings

From death metal bands to Viking heritage, kiesza’s background provides ample source materialBy Maham hasanThe DaIly CaRDInal

“Hideaway” is an earworm, that song that gets stuck in your head. It also makes you want to dance every time you hear it, throwing caution and aban-don to the wind, making you “Ohh” and “Ahh” so much that people quite seriously consider locking you away. That all hap-

pened to me when I first heard “Hideaway.” Amazingly though, as it does with most other catchy songs, it did not go away. Making her mark in Madison for the first time this Sunday at The Majestic, Kiesza, the stage name for Kiesa Rae Ellestad, holds the promise of one of the best shows in the city this year.

DC: I read in an interview

somewhere that, with your fam-ily’s history of military service, you’re a boats and planes family. You could not possibly be more further than your sting in the Navy than you currently are. Do you miss it?

KRE: Historically, we’re an avi-ation family, and yet somehow I was born with sea legs! My grand-father was quite a well known

pilot at his time and served in World War II. Later on, he became the first man to land a commercial jet in Trinidad, which was where he fell in love with my grand-mother. In my case, I just sort of signed up for the military on a whim. I was a bit of a thrill seeker and wanted to experience boot-camp. I don’t particularly miss the Navy now, though I did really enjoy it, and am thankful for my experience. I loved the intensity and extreme challenges of the military training, but although I excelled in many areas of training, it became very clear very quickly that the structure of the military was not suited for my personality. I don’t function well in a hierar-chical structure. I’m much hap-pier doing what I do now.

DC: With your ancestors being sailors and Vikings and what have you, how are you far-ing in “making up for it” now?

KRE: I have a lot of brutal fam-ily history to salvage. Vikings, criminal and outlaws. I’m also of the same lineage as The Black Douglas, who was the first sup-porter of William Wallace, also known as Braveheart. From what I hear, they were the war heroes, but also, not the nicest of peo-ple. Thankfully I was born in Canada, where most people tend to be overly nice. I definitely have that “run headfirst into battle” gene though. It’s an intense fear-lessness that’s always been part of my personalty.

DC: How was the experience of being in a death metal band?

Would you ever try that again? KRE: Haha, it was short, pain-

ful and epic. I don’t think my voice is quite suited for that style hon-estly. I’m glad I at least tried it out.

DC: What is the process of writ-ing for famous pop artists such as Rihanna or Kylie Minogue?

KRE: It’s no different than writing for anyone else really. The only difference is, if you know who you’re writing for, and you have a better idea of where their vocal range sits, as well as a bet-ter idea of their personality, you can keep that in mind. That being said, however, it’s always the songs you never intended them to record that they seem to choose.

DC: You’re in the middle of a concert and a zombie outbreak happens just then right outside. What do you do?

KRE: I actually did get attacked by zombies once. For some reason, over 200 college kids decided to dress up as zom-bies one day and swarm random buildings, and I just happened to be inside of a coffee shop that they attacked. When you’re not expecting to get swarmed by zombies, for a split second, before your brain processes that they’re costumes, it actually feels real! My heart jumped a little; it was a little awkward. Now had these zombies been real, I would prob-ably have started beating them up with a chair. Or maybe I would just run for my life!

Kiesza will perform Sunday at the Majestic Theatre with special guest Betty Who.

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History prepares us for future violence

I think one of the greatest and worst psychological defense mechanisms in the human

mind is denial. It is an outright refusal to admit that something has occurred or is currently occurring. The irony is that what is used to protect us actually hinders progress and true peace. As a mechanism, it is so tempting to use, even when confronted with its faults.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the scholar who came up with the five stages of grief, commented about the existence of denial, “There is a grace in denial. It is nature’s way of letting in only as much as we can handle.” However, if our goal in life is to achieve a truer understanding of the world, then this is one of the first emotional barriers that needs to be torn down.

Denial has been used countless times in the recording of human history. This is called negationism or historical revisionism, either an illegitimate distortion of the his-torical record or a legitimate aca-demic revision on already accepted knowledge about a historical event. Not all historical revisions are bad, but distortion, or denial of historical record, is very worrisome.

Individuals, groups of people or governments often take part in this historical revision. Today, the outright massacre of Armenian people by the Ottoman Empire in 1915 is actively ignored in modern Turkey. According to The New York Times, “The Turkish govern-ment acknowledges that atrocities were committed, but says they hap-pened in wartime, when plenty of other people were dying. Officials stoutly deny there was ever any plan to systematically wipe out the Armenian population — the com-monly accepted definition of geno-cide.” There is no wide display or memorial on the subject in Turkish capital of Ankara, and the gov-ernment seems reluctant to meet

Armenian demands for an apology.Genocidal history is especially

a complicated memory that a num-ber of people find hard to digest. A general definition for the term genocide is the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation. In the Armenian Genocide, nearly 1.5 million Armenians were killed, some in local massacres and others in deportations that often granted them harsher treat-ments which led to starvation and death. There are many testimonies, memorials and surviving records of such events that are still censored in Turkey today. In Turkey, textbooks describe the Armenians as traitors, calling genocide a lie and depict-ing Ottoman Turks to have taken a necessary measure to counter Armenian separatism.

It is understandable that people have differing views on these world-ly matters, however, every different view has possibilities to become both deceiving and enlightening. In the disapproval of Armenian Genocide, it seems to have both. On one side, it could cause the nation of Turkey to become ever more uni-fied in an ideological sense so that they will better follow the regime given an altered history that offers little to no glimpse of national guilt from the past. On the other side, it can provide room for another genocide to occur in the future as people have little understanding of the atrocities—so that they are not educated of the flaws and tragedies of fierce nationalism.

Because genocide affects both victims and the accused in differ-ent manners, it is important that both sides come to certain agree-able terms in determining the understanding of a historiography that they were involved in. If not, the accused could deny any geno-cide and cause another similar event to occur with less guilt. Or the victims will never be able to have good relationships with the

accused, which could potentially cause conflicts stemming from a lack of understanding. For exam-ple, China and Korea, victims of the Japanese military in World War II that took violent measures on civilians, have trouble engag-ing in an optimistic relationship or understanding with the cur-rent Japanese government given its attempt to alter the teaching of his-tory in favor of its ancestors.

I will not deny that there are some circumstances in which his-torical revision is not completely wrong, but I worry about the alternative scenario and the pos-sible abuse of the method’s power. Because people are less educated about the genocide, they will have less understanding of the horrors of the past and may cause similar ter-ror with less guilt. If people under-stand and learn about these ter-rors, they will tend to try their best to avoid it. However, the complete avoidance of tackling terror is also troubling in that our world lead-ers will not be able to understand how to handle those atrocities. An example of this can be found in the failure of pacifism policy in the years preceding World War II that manifested itself in British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain allowing the Nazis to take over the Sudetenland and other territories in Europe in fear of another war.

So, how can we properly handle bad memories of past? We should try our best to remember both the victims and the perpetrators of historical violence. If we focus too much on the victims, we will never be able to adequately prepare our-selves for another attack. History may seem like the study of an aloof

past, but this is simply not the case. Just look to current events. The rise of ISIS, independence movement for Tibetans and ethnic genocide of Rohingya in Myanmar are all happening today and are related to some contributing factors of geno-cide. It is one of the most powerful tools in figuring out how we should

live in order to avoid the worst pos-sible scenarios and pursue what’s the better option. History is what made, makes and will make us in the world.

Hae Rin is a freshman majoring in history. What do you think of her perspective? Send comments to opinion@dailycardinal.com.

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Ludwig By Thomas Martell tmartell@wisc.edu

Evil Bird Classic By Caitlin Kirihara graphics@dailycardinal.com

By Carl Goldenthe Badger herald

In the wake of defeat Saturday, the Dirty Birds’ “newspapers” finally had some use: as tissues to wipe away their staff’s unusu-ally salty tears.

Un f o r t u n at e ly, t h e sheets couldn’t handle the Cardinalistas’ bitter emotions brought on by the 4-3 loss to the Gentle Clowns, as the two-page pamphlet became filled with more tear drops than content.

There was just no consoling the feathered failures, who had come in with heads larger than their Managing Editor Jonah “Silly Boy” Beleckis.

“Wait, who told you I had a big head,” Beleckis questioned repeat-edly after the game to no avail.

When Herald Sports Editor Dan “Snarknado” Corcoran caught a pop out to end the Dirty Bird’s beleaguered attempt at a victory, the Gentle Clowns cel-ebrated a sporting victory three years in the making.

“Jesus, my back is killing me,” Corcoran muttered as he nursed a warm Hamms. “I think I’m going to go home and ice.”

The humble Heralders had allowed two runs in the bottom half of the first inning, permitting

the Dirty Birds to go home with at least some sense of self-worth.

But it was all Gentle Clowns from there, as rising star and Copy Editor Amy “I’m Wide Awake” Sleep put together the game of her career. Although Sleep’s day ended with her only empty trip to the plate, she drove in the winning run on the same play thanks to a DC error. After retiring Sleep, Dirty Bird first baseman and Sports Editor Jim “SPF Still Not High Enough” Dayton tried to nab Corcoran advancing to third but threw the ball away, much like UW stu-dents are accustomed to throw-ing away the DC’s paper, which tumbles around in the elements for several days before finding the nearest sewer.

Despite being a seem-ingly close contest, the Gentle Clowns’ could have easily put the game to bed much sooner, which they actually did with Dirty Bird pitcher and EIC Jack “Five More Minutes” Casey when he had to take a nap dur-ing the third inning.

“Some of their players were just really grumpy, and I think they could have used a nap too,” explained Herald EIC Tara Golsan, who helped corral

Casey and quiet him down after a 20-minute tantrum.

But even with wasting multiple scoring opportuni-ties, the Gentle Clowns pitch-ing and defense were just too much for the Cardinalistas to overcome. Ads Director Nick “Every Day Is Leg Day” Rush and Business Manager Tyler “Silent Assassin” Lane patrolled the outfield with an unfore-seen ease, while Herald Sports Editors Eric “Where’s My Clipboard” Kohlbeck and Chris “Yo” Bumbaca locked down the left side of the infield.

“We got some tremendous work out of our starters today,” Kohlbeck remarked while try-ing to put back together his shattered clipboard. “Kudos to the Birds, they prepped well, but when we tried to let them get back into it, they just folded their cards.”

The legacy of this Herald crew will live on for quite some time, and if you’re in Vilas Park late one night, you still might be able to hear the next in-line Herald EIC Aliya “Spell My Last Name Right” Iftikhar shouting in jubilation.

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Frank Kaminsky made an even better case toward this point, going from three-star recruit to Wooden Award winner. His four main competitors (Jahlil Okafor, Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Jerian Grant) were all ranked nationally coming out of high school, while Kaminsky was not. His only real competitor, Jahlil Okafor, was the consensus top recruit nationally this year, while Kaminsky wasn’t ranked in the Top 200.

So how much does recruit-ing even matter? To put it sim-ply, quite a bit. We looked back at KenPom ratings starting with the 2005-’06 season and came up with a cumulative Top 25 for the past decade. Teams that made this Top 25 accounted for 75 percent of 247Sports’ Top 10 recruiting classes over that 10-year span. That’s an overwhelming correla-tion between recruiting success and success on the court.

We then examined the Top 10 KenPom teams—Kansas, Duke,

Wisconsin, Louisville, Ohio State, North Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, Michigan State and Memphis—in depth to see how reliant they were on highly touted recruits. We evaluated this by looking at each team’s top five players in terms of percentage of minutes played, then multiplied each percentage by that player’s recruitment rating out of high school and totalled them to come up with a so-called “team star rating.”

As an example, a three-star recruit who played 50 percent of his team’s minutes would have an individual star rating of 1.5. A player’s 247 Composite rating was used whenever possible. Rivals was used as a backup if informa-tion could not be found, which was sometimes the case with earlier years in our research.

Among those 10 teams, Wisconsin ranked ninth in aver-age star rating over the past decade at 12.3, ahead of only Louisville which finished with 11.5. Duke led the pack by a sizable margin at 16.2, and the gap between the Blue Devils and second-place Ohio

State at 15.1 was larger than the gap between the Buckeyes and sixth-place Kansas.

Kentucky’s 2012 season pro-duced the highest star rating among championship teams of the past decade with an astounding 18.6. This was the second-highest mark in our research aside from 2006 Duke’s 18.8, a team which ended up losing in the Sweet 16 to Final Four-bound LSU.

Louisville’s title run in 2013 featured the lowest team star rat-ing (12.1) among champions in our research of the Top 10 teams. Despite being the tournament’s No. 1 overall seed, the Cardinals relied heavily on reserve forward Luke Hancock, a two-star recruit whose own star rating that sea-son was the second-lowest among the 500 individual seasons we examined. Hancock was named the tourney’s Most Outstanding Player for his efforts, the first non-starter to do so.

Even though there will always be exceptions like Hancock, strong recruiting will always be a key factor in sustained on-court success. It’s no coincidence that Wisconsin’s best team star rating of the last decade was this past season. For the Badgers to maintain their elite status, they will have to break the mold of their traditional recruiting base and bring in as much top-flight talent as possible.

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By Jacob Hamsthe daIly CardInal

This past weekend the Badgers (4-12 Big Ten, 19-25 overall) competed in a hard-fought series with Illinois but only managed one win in three games. Wisconsin’s offense drove it to one win and at least kept the other games close.

UW’s offense was strong for the entire weekend, aver-aging 10 hits and 7.33 runs per game. This level of produc-tion is something the team has tried to find all season, and freshman utility player Kelsey Jenkins is a major part of this offensive resur-gence. She improved her hit-ting streak to eight games this weekend and boosted her bat-ting average by hitting 7-of-11 over the weekend.

Jenkins not only had a good hitting performance but also scored at least one run in all three games.

The offense had its best performance in the first game of the series, an 11-7 win. Wisconsin started slowly, scoring one run in the first

two innings, but it scored three runs in both the third and fourth innings and fin-ished with 13 hits. Junior pitcher Taylor-Paige Stewart did just enough to earn the win, as she gave up fourteen hits and seven runs.

Wisconsin’s offense took a step back in the first game of the doubleheader Saturday. While the team got 10 hits in the game, they scored only three runs.

Freshman pitcher Mariah Watts kept the Badgers in the game, holding Illinois to just six hits, but unlike the previ-ous game, UW’s offense did not come alive. The Badgers fell short of the comeback, as they scored one run in the final inning to pull within two, but still lost 5-3.

The Badgers lost, 12-8, in the second game of the dou-bleheader. Stewart struggled in her second start in as many days, as she gave up 12 runs on 15 hits. Wisconsin scored eight runs in the first three innings of the game, but after the great start it cooled off and didn’t score again.

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freshman utility player Kelsey Jenkins carried Wisconsin’s offense against Illinois, hitting 7-of-11 in the series.

Badgers drop two in Illinois series

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Bronson Koenig is one of the top recruits UW has landed in recent years, and yet he was still only a four-star out of high school.

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Settle brings forceful expertise to rB’sBy Jake Powersthe daily cardinal

John Settle’s deep, clear voice cut through the pounding music projecting from Camp Randall Stadium’s sound system and the cacophony of whistles and smacking shoulder pads during individual position drills at a recent spring practice.

The running backs coach stopped Taiwan Deal as he was high-stepping over pads in an agility drill, barked a few correc-tions at the redshirt freshman and then swiftly moved his attention to the next running back in line.

That’s Settle’s style. He pushes the running backs at a breakneck pace throughout practice, but he doesn’t hesitate to halt everything and remedy a mistake that catch-es his attention.

“I would describe coach Settle as a car flying at 100 miles-an-hour, but knows how to hit the brake at one point,” said junior running back Corey Clement. “His intensity is what we want, and I think sometimes we need to handle how he just lays it out there for us.”

This combination of energy and acute attention to detail is the foundation of Settle’s highly successful coaching record. In his first stint as Wisconsin’s run-ning backs coach from 2006-’10, the Badgers averaged over 2,660 rushing yards, driven by the likes of P.J. Hill, John Clay, Montee Ball and James White.

Following the 2010 season, Settle made the jump to the NFL coaching ranks, serving as the

running backs coach for the Carolina Panthers for two years and the Cleveland Browns in 2013. Last year he made a return to college and reunited with then-Pittsburgh head coach Paul Chryst, who was UW’s offensive coordinator during Settle’s ten-ure in Madison.

Settle closely incorporated the lessons he learned from his time in the NFL into his coaching phi-losophy at the collegiate level.

“The one thing going back to the NFL helped me to do was not trying to do too much,” Settle said. “You only get a certain amount of time to work with the guys indi-vidually, so your time is precious and what you want to work on and cover has to be pinpointed.”

When Chryst was hired as Wisconsin’s head coach last December, Settle found his job prospects in flux once again. That changed in mid-February, when then-UW running backs coach Thomas Brown left for the same position at Georgia. Chryst approached him to return to Wisconsin, and Settle seized opportunity despite having other options on the table.

“It was interesting because I almost ruined it because I was trying to wait on an NFL job, an opportunity to go back to the NFL, and two other college jobs,” Settle said. “But for some reason I had not pulled the trigger. So when it worked out to where Thomas was leaving and coach [Chryst] called and offered me the opportunity to come back, I jumped at it.”

Now that Settle’s career path

has gone full circle, he is firmly committed to unearthing the suc-cess he started cultivating at UW nearly a decade ago.

“The opportunity to reconnect and work with coach Chryst, a guy that I believe in and believe in his offense and the way he approaches things,” Settle said of his rationale behind return-ing. “And then the opportunity to come back and work at ‘Tailback U.’ First time around I had a group of guys who were able to have success. I want to be able to come back and be able to con-tinue that success.”

Those goals now lie on the shoul-ders of Clement, redshirt junior Dare Ogunbowale and Deal. The task of replacing the prolific Melvin

Gordon and recreating Wisconsin’s quintessential 1-2-punch at run-ning back with Clement and Ogunbowale is unlike any other challenge Settle has faced.

“This is a totally different group,” Settle said. “Normally you have a big back and a smaller guy, so to speak. Thunder and light-ning. Here I think we’ve got two guys right now that are both light-ning. Dare and Corey are both quick hitters, guys that are small-er, that [have] the ability to make guys miss and go the distance.”

If there’s anyone who is primed to make this group of backs into a special one, it’s Settle. Despite his history of stimulating dominant rushing attacks, he maintained that his response to being labeled

a running back guru is simple. “I say ‘I’m a good coach, [but] I

have great players.’ And I’ll always believe that….I do believe that I have enough background because I played the position, I’ve coached the position, to be able to teach and to see some things that maybe will help them, in combination with their ability, to be a better player.”

Stout and barrel-chested, Settle walks with the same swag-ger as the players he coaches, a characteristic born out of his play-ing days in the NFL in the late ‘80s. This relatable persona and methodical style of teaching will have Clement, Ogunbowale and Deal following him stride-for-stride throughout Wisconsin’s preparation for this fall.

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men’s Basketball

UW’s unheralded recruits beating curveBy Jim Dayton and Thomas Valtin-Erwinthe daily cardinal

When the final buzzer sounded and the Badgers fell just one win short of immortality, basketball fans around the country were dis-traught. Even as the favorite going into the game, impartial fans were cheering almost exclusively for Wisconsin. But why?

One of the biggest debates in college basketball—really in col-lege sports in general—is recruit-ing. As great as it is for schools to load up on the best players in the country and win championships every year, fans don’t want to see that. It’s fun to root for the under-dog, even if the “underdog” is a great team that built its success on the backs of players average fans never heard of.

Duke is a perennial contender and, with all due respect to Mike Krzyzewski, it isn’t only because they have a great system. Year after year, they bring in phenomenal recruits from around the coun-try, almost all of whom are NBA-bound. This was evident enough in the championship game, when all of Duke’s 37 second-half points came from freshmen.

Wisconsin couldn’t be more different in this area. Of the guys in the nine-man rotation for the

Badgers, just two (Sam Dekker and Bronson Koenig) were rated higher than three-star recruits according to 247Composite ratings. Duke’s nine leading scorers were all at least four-star recruits, and four of them were five-stars.

In terms of recruiting, the Badgers might have faced the toughest possible road to the cham-pionship this year. North Carolina, Arizona, Kentucky and Duke are four of the best recruiting schools in the nation.

In fact, since 2005, one of those schools has been either No. 1 or No. 2 in 247Sports’ recruiting class rankings every single year. In five of those years (2006, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2014), this group has occupied both the No. 1 and the No. 2 spot, and in 2014, Duke, Kentucky and North Carolina took the three top spots.

The highest Wisconsin has been ranked in that time period was 22nd in 2006, led by four-star recruits Trévon Hughes and Jason Bohannon.

Although they eventually fell in the championship game, the Badgers proved that good coach-ing and a good system can win games, even against more highly touted players.

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corey clement (left) and dare ogunbowale (right) will serve as Settle’s top options in his first year back.

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