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Walker signs bill establishing mental health pilot programsBy Andrew BahlTHE DAILY CARDINAL

Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Friday that would stream-line bureaucratic hurdles for Medicaid patients with chronic mental illness and create pilot programs for alternate mental health care.

The bill, authored by state Sens. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, and Janet Bewley, D-Ashland, and state Reps. Mary Czaja, R-Irma, and Debra Kolste, D-Janesville, passed both houses of the state Legislature unanimously.

Walker praised the measure as a way to continue providing high quality mental health ser-vices for all Wisconsinites.

“Treating mental and phys-ical health together is of great importance for Wisconsin citizens,” Walker said in a press release. “We want to break the stigma associated with mental health issues and assist people in getting the care they need by continuing to invest in resources which support a healthier and more prosperous Wisconsin.”

Under the law, the state Department of Health Services

will create pilot programs to test new payment methods for Medicaid patients with chronic mental illness, help patients seek out care more easily and experiment with different methods of providing mental health services.

The measure also creates an online system to track open beds at adult and youth psychiatric facilities throughout the state. It will be available to all hospital emergency rooms in an effort to reduce wait times for mental health care.

After signing the bill at the Bellin Psychiatric Center in Allouez, Walker said the pilot programs could be expanded if they prove successful.

“If they’re able to provide better, coordinated, effective and efficient care in a more cost-effective way, we’re going to look to expand beyond just the pilots,” Walker said, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

The bill earned sup-port from the Wisconsin Hospital Association and the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians, among other groups.

By Ellie BorstadTHE DAILY CARDINAL

The Disability Rights Commission renewed its commit-ment to improving the accessibility of Madison taxicab services at a meeting Thursday night.

The commission discussed drafting an ordinance to ensure equal access to taxi service for dis-abled people, and approved a letter it plans to send to the Madison Common Council urging the city to make the issue a priority.

The commission, which works through the City of Madison Department of Civil Rights, rec-ommends policy in areas that affect disabled individuals and their families.

Commissioner and Disability Rights and Services Program Coordinator Jason Glozier said that although there is technically a transportation ordinance on the books, there is no requirement for accessible services.

“Without any major ordinance

or legislation in place, we’re unable to ensure that people with disabili-ties are ensured their federal right to equal access and their ability to fully enjoy their community,” Glozier said.

Last year the Common Council voted to accept a report by the commission that shared concerns about the lack of accessible ser-vices, but since then it has not fol-lowed up with any action.

The Rathskeller dining room and Subskeller station in Memorial Union closed Sunday for further renovation, according to a press release from the Wisconsin Union.

The closing is part of a larger,

ongoing construction project that began in 2012. According to the release, the project will preserve and enhance the union as a campus icon and is funded through student seg-regated fees, private donations and

Wisconsin Union operating revenue.Wisconsin Union Director

Mark Guthier said preserving classic spaces in the building is an important aspect of the project.

“We are committed to preserv-

ing the places where generations of guests have made memories,” Guthier said in the release. “We look forward to unveiling a more sustain-able, more accessible, and even more beautiful Memorial Union.”

The Rathskeller will reopen in fall 2016. Customers can still pur-chase food and drinks from the adjoining Stiftskeller, and Babcock Dairy ice cream will still be available in the nearby Paul Bunyan room.

By Madeline HeimTHE DAILY CARDINAL

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank detailed data about enrollment, retention and educa-tional outcomes for students of color on campus in a Friday blog post, saying although there is still work to be done, the university has improved its efforts in these areas.

During the last decade, Blank reported a 32 percent increase in targeted minorities, which include students with African American, American Indian, Hispanic/Latino(a) and Southeast Asian backgrounds. In fall 2015, the uni-versity enrolled 1,200 more minor-ity undergraduates than it did 10

years ago, according to the post. Blank also addressed criticism of

the UW System Board of Regents’ recent decision to waive the nonresi-dent enrollment cap. Although some said the action would undermine efforts to enroll a racially diverse stu-dent population, Blank said in the post that over the last decade, the highest growth in minority under-graduates has come from states other than Wisconsin and that waiving this cap would help diversity efforts.

Additionally, Blank said she was “particularly proud” of retention and graduation rates for minor-ity students, which both increased over 10 percent from 2000.

Several on-campus initiatives

will work to enroll more students of color, Blank said in the post, includ-ing the expansion of PEOPLE, a pre-college program directed toward students from diverse backgrounds. Blank also said UW-Madison experts are research-ing strategies to help minority high school students graduate at the same rate as other students.

Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate Patrick Sims spoke on similar initiatives to improve campus diversity at the Faculty of Color Reception Thursday.

Sims said his office is currently working on a survey that will assess

Blank shares recent progress, need for improvement surrounding campus diversity

Memorial Union Rathskeller, Subskeller close temporarily for additional construction and renovation

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank discussed data on retention and enrollment of minority students in a Friday online blog post.

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Madison has no ordinance explicitly requiring taxicabs to be accessible to people with disabilities.

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Between the Sheets sex and the student body

Meeting people on campus can be tricky. After the first

week or two of classes it sinks in that the cutie pie we were hoping would sit next to us and start a conversation is never going to leave the second row.

It’s easy to get into a routine of seeing the same people at the same places—class, work, clubs—and never actually “put

yourself out there,” whatever the hell that even means.

Cue: dating apps! The seem-ingly perfect way to take the work out of meeting someone to hook up with, date, enter a 24-hour slave/master relation-ship with, etc.

To have a successful online

dating experience it’s impor-tant to choose the app that best fits our needs.

There are oodles of apps for almost any identity (FarmersOnly, anyone?), but I’ll be focusing on four stand-outs: Tinder, Grindr, Bumble and OkCupid.

ANNA WELCHsex columnist

Swiper, keep swiping! An intro to dating apps

Tinder: a college kid favorite because it keeps it simple. One person, a few photos, a quick bio and the decision to swipe right if we’re feeling it or left if we’re not. Users choose things like age range and distance (i.e. someone using Tinder in Madison is only given profiles of other people nearby depending on how far they’ve set their

distance preferences). Preferences can be set to men, women or both. When two people both swipe right on each other they get a notification that they have matched and then they have the option of privately messaging each other.

When to use it: When looking for a hookup, Tinder is a go-to. While plenty of people find long-term lovebirds on Tinder, it’s not inherently clear what the app is for. If we’re on a quest to find the love of our lives, we should say it in the bio or be left disappointed. Just looking for friends? What a strange way to go about that—may I recommend a student org instead?

Once those first messages start flying,

be prepared for the inevitable “what are you looking for?” or “what brings you to Tinder?” If we’re not ready to answer this question, a good response might be, “let’s talk more about that over coffee! Do you like (insert cool coffee joint here)?”

MAJOR KEY: We must tread ever so carefully when telling people we want to hook up with them over the Internet. Even if we’ve been talking for a week or two and we’re feeling mad horny when communi-cating online, meeting up in person is a whole different game. Saying something like “You’re cute, let’s meet up and see where this goes,” leaves an exit option if it’s time to abort mission.

Tinder

Grindr: One of the OG hook-up apps, Grindr is similar to Tinder but it’s exclu-sively for gay men and it’s used mainly for hooking up. Just like Tinder, Grindr uses location to show users profiles of people nearby (right down to how many feet away the person is!)

When to use it: Are you gay and a man and looking to hook up with someone who is also gay and a man? Go to Grindr! If one does not

fit this bill, refer to Tinder or keep reading. Remember that when you can see how

many feet away a stud is from you, he can do the same. As with any dating app, it’s always a good idea to let at least one friend know when you’re meeting up with someone. Also, even if you’re just looking to hit it and quit it, you should always meet in a public place before going to someone else’s place.

Grindr

Bumble is Tinder with a Twist; when two people match, the lady has to message the dood within 24 hours or the match disappears. Guys have the option of extending one match

per day for an extra 24 hours. For people look-ing for partners of their same gender, either person can send the first message.

When to use it: For girls who are sick of getting creepy messages from guys about what body part they would like to stick where, this gives gal pals a little more con-trol. For boys who are sick of the constant expectation of sending the first message, Bumble may just bee your best friend! It could also be great for non-hetero people who just want a different sea of fish to splash

around in. I’m not saying this is the answer to making dating apps feminist or inclusive or whateverthefuck, but it is a new and dif-ferent way to go about things.

“Why can’t girls just message guys first on Tinder?” asks the inquisitive Between the Sheets reader. Answer: they totally can! But, they (oftentimes) totally don’t. It’s so easy to sit back and wait for someone to message first, but knowing the ball is completely in our court can inspire confidence and be a nice change of pace for everyone.

Bumble

The most dating-centered of the four. OkCupid asks for a little more information than Tinder, Grindr or Bumble—which can

be quickly logged into through Facebook. While the apps I previously mentioned rely on a choose-your-own-adventure style for matching people up, OkCupid uses questions ranging from “how messy are you?” to “have you ever cheated in a relationship?” The more questions you answer, the better your matches will be. There is also a “you should message me if ” section on OkCupid profiles that gives

users the option of blatantly stating what they’re really looking for from the app.

When to use it: The setup of the app makes it appealing for people who are looking for something a little more serious than a hookup. For folks who get anxiety from the idea of meeting up with a virtual stranger, OkCupid might be just the thing to feel a little more secure about who we’re meeting from the Internet.

OkCupid

Sending a first message after 10 p.m., especially on the weekend, sends a definite hookup message. If this is just the first chance you’re getting to message someone, keep in mind that they might take a first-time, late-night message as “wink-wink-nudge-nudge-bang-bang.”

Messaging first is an art (Eeep! So much pressure!). First of all, breathe. It is not as big of a deal as it seems. Then, try to get creative with first messages; comment on something interesting from one of their photos or their bio. Starting with “your glass-es really suit you!” or “I love your tattoo! What’s the signifi-cance?” is much more engag-ing than “hey.”

Pick-up lines can be super fun and flirty, but they’re not

the only way to be charming on the internet. Not everyone is a master of them, and sending a pick-up line that is intended to be funny but crosses a few too many lines might turn off a potential hunny.

Creating an effective profile is a whole other article, but as a rule of thumb it’s good to have as many pictures of us doing as many different things as possi-ble. Don’t tell people you’re “just a fun loving person looking to meet someone cool,” show them

with your sick snowboarding pics and adorable puppy pho-tos. Having a diverse selection of photos draws people in and makes them all the more likely to swipe right.

Nervous it isn’t obvious enough that the girl in the picture with you is your sis-ter, but questioning if putting it in the bio gives too much of a “I’m nervous people will think I’m banging my sis” vibe? Anna’s got your back, [email protected].

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Madison police begin field training for 23 new recruits

The streets of Madison will see 23 new police recruits in early March for field training, after more than five months and nearly 900 hours of training, according to a Madison Police Department statement.

The state requires 720 hours of training before recruits can begin field training, which MPD exceeds. The curriculum covers a range of topics including consti-tutional law, handling people in mental health crises and ethics.

In March, the recruits will be paired with a veteran police offi-cer to learn how to apply what they have learned to situations with real implications.

Field training occurs over 13 weeks with five different phases, which the department’s statement said attempts to make recruits more autonomous as they advance.

“We want our recruit officers to be fully prepared and pro-

ficient in meeting the needs of our community,” MPD Captain Thomas Snyder said in the blog post. “As our recruit officers demonstrate proficiencies, they will then move on to the next phase of field training.”

MPD officials said residents can expect an increased officer presence during the field train-ing because some squad cars will have a training officer and recruit.

In most cases, field training is not the recruits’ first exposure to the public. While it is the first time they are in an officer role, they have worked with various community members to under-stand different aspects of being an officer, according to MPD.

The official graduation date for recruits is July 16, after which they will be assigned beats in specific districts across the city.

—Miller Jozwiak

Police release identity of homicide victim

Jose L. Vasquez-Garcia, 39, is the only suspect in last Wednesday’s homicide of his girlfriend Christina A. Hatcher, 24, on Calypso Road, according to an update from the Madison Police Department.

The Dane County Medical Examiner released Hatcher’s identity Friday night. According to the release, she died of “homi-cidal sharp force injuries,” but additional testing is underway.

Vasquez-Garcia is currently in the hospital after suffering burns in a car fire Tuesday afternoon. The Madison Fire Department was fighting the blaze when MPD officers arrived at the scene near Reindahl Park. The car belonged to Hatcher.

Paramedics treated Vasquez-Garcia before he was transported to the burn unit at the hospital. He was arrested for domestic strangulation, but has not been charged with any-thing yet.

The murder is Madison’s second in 2016 and remains under investigation.

UW-Madison spin-off company studies potential autism identifiers

UW-Madison spin-off orga-nization Stemina Biomarker Discovery is attempting to create a biological method to diagnose autism by screening blood samples.

CEO Elizabeth Donley and UW-Madison profes-sor in the Department of Animal Sciences Gabriela Cezar founded the company in 2006, according to a uni-versity release.

The company received $2.7 million from the National Institute of Mental Health in August 2015 to fund the study, which is titled the Children’s Autism Metabolome Project.

The CAMP study exam-ines the blood of 1,500 children between 18 and 48 months old to identify and validate the mark-ers of autism. The company has

previously found six potential metabolic subtypes, according to the release.

The company originally focused on how chemicals affect developing humans, even as early as in the embryo stage.

“Embryonic stem cells allowed us to understand dis-ruptions in human development in a way we never could before,” Donley said in the release.

Donley said that earlier diag-nosis of autism can help with improving treatment.

“A test for these subtypes of metabolism could become the equivalent of the heel stick for PKU,” Donley said in the release. “That would be an earthshaking opportunity to change outcomes for some of these kids.”

—Peter Coutu

UW-Madison’s 135-year-old Washburn Observatory will reopen for free public viewings Wednesday night after being closed for nearly two years due to repairs.

The observatory closed in April 2014 due to an unexpect-ed malfunction in the sliding door on the dome of the obser-vatory, according to a univer-sity release.

Director of UW Space Place Jim Lattis said the Washburn Observatory will be open from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday to offer extra viewing sessions in an attempt to catch up on the public demand.

He said after the repairs—which might have been the lon-gest the observatory has ever been closed from public viewing—the telescope in the observatory is in terrific condition.

“It’s probably working better now than it did in the 19th cen-tury,” Lattis said in the release. “It’s a beautiful instrument in many different ways.”

Lattis said the reopening of the observatory is important for the UW-Madison community.

“It is such a big part of our tradition and, of course, our outreach and educational pro-

grams. It is also good for our students,” Lattis said in the release. “They take the respon-

sibility quite seriously and they learn a lot.”

—Peter Coutu

Washburn Observatory to reopen Wednesday after nearly two years of repairs

Glozier noted that while the city provides bus and paratransit sys-tems, they only exist during the day, which is why the commission is focusing its efforts on taxis.

“If you want to go out with your friends late at night and you have a disability and you’re in a wheelchair, you might be able to take a bus out at eight o’clock in the evening,” Glozier said. “But when you want to get home at one o’clock at night, there’s no longer transportation being provided.”

Currently, Union Cab is the only Madison taxi company that provides accessible service.

The commission said it is will-ing to work with more cab com-panies, but noted the possibility that increasing their fares to help fund accessible resources might cause people to choose rideshar-ing services such as Uber and Lyft, which local municipalities cannot regulate.

The commission said send-ing the letter is its first step to gaining traction with city leader-ship. Members said they hope the body hears a response from the Common Council before begin-ning to draft an ordinance.

racial climate campuswide, as well as the Diversity Inventory Program, which will identify every initiative aimed toward diversity. Next year, Sims said emphasis will be placed on retaining faculty of color and coor-dinating better communication sur-rounding diversity and inclusion.

Blank acknowledged that Wisconsin is a less diverse state than places like California or Texas.

“Because of our demographics, we have to work harder at this,” she said in the post. “I appreciate the commitment of this community on these issues and look forward to working with students, staff and faculty to make progress.” UW-Madison’s 135-year-old Washburn Observatory will reopen Wednesday for free public viewings.

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CEO Elizabeth Donley founded Stemina Biomarker Discovery in 2006 with then-UW-Madison professor Gabriela Cezar.

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In 2015, Madison Police Department Chief Mike Koval called for more sworn officers to account for a population increase.

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Forage Kitchen blends food, health and style

Forage Kitchen’s salad bar provides fresh, healthy ingredients for homemade salads.

Revamping traditional winter accessories

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By Claire Grummonthe daily cardinal

This fall, co-owners Doug Hamaker and Henry Aschauer, along with chef Katie Brozen opened Forage Kitchen — a res-taurant where delicious and healthy food meets convenience.

Hamaker and Aschauer both graduated UW-Madison in 2010, but the idea for Forage Kitchen was dreamt up long before then.

Forage Kitchen was concep-tualized while the two were still attending school and noticed a lack of, as Hamaker puts it, “homegrown or healthy restau-rants to eat at.” Thus, Forage Kitchen was born.

“[People] don’t have to stress about eating healthy, because everything in the restaurant is healthy,” Hamaker said.

The duo wanted to create a setting that had a sophisticated vibe comparable to a sit-down restaurant in New York City or Chicago. Fortunately, they were able to do so with their talented chef, Katie Brozen, who trained and worked in Brooklyn.

While the menu mainly con-sists of diverse salad options, Forage is more than a typi-cal salad bar. Hamaker and Aschauer envisioned a multi-dimensional kitchen that was able to create all kinds of healthy options for the public.

One idea they are currently working on is hot plates inspired by traditional comfort food, but with greater nutritional value.

To create more innovative salads, the team is working to create themed salads where the ingredients highlight each other and create a delectable, unique and inspired salad. The “Big Fattoush” is current-ly Hamaker’s favorite, and to change up this Mediterranean favorite, he like to add quinoa.

Growing up, Hamaker described his father as a “gour-mand” who had a passion for cooking fine food. While he didn’t appreciate it as much when he was younger, he hap-pily admits to his father’s influ-ence in his work today. “Having experiences like that with your dad [puts that] into your soul,”

Hamaker said. At the start, the biggest chal-

lenge the young co-owners faced was trying to create a restaurant with 100% organic ingredients. The initial feed-back for the restaurant was that the food was delicious but slightly unaffordable.

Fortunately, they were able to still bring mostly local and organic food to State Street at a reasonable price.

Forage Kitchen success-fully and thoughtfully sources from local Wisconsin farms, such as cage-free eggs from “JR’s Country Acres” located in Lake Mills, Wis. Hamaker, Aschauer, chef Brozen and the staff at Forage Kitchen under-stand the benefits of supporting local economies and creating a healthier and more educated society in regards to food.

When asked about advice for any young entrepreneurs in the food industry, Hamaker decided that the most impor-tant advice he could give was to realize that even though you’re opening your own business, you have to commit to the busi-ness day in and day out.

He also stressed the impor-tance of “doing your home-work” and knowing the mon-etary logistics, as well as having a good support system.

Ultimately, what makes Forage Kitchen successful is Hamaker and Aschauer’s pas-sion for creating healthy yet delicious food and commitment to their ideals.

The team commits to try-ing new things until they are perfected, and makes sure that every customer leaves com-pletely satisfied.

Although they are co-own-ers, Hamaker and Aschauer are frequently seen working on the line with their staff to create the unique and fresh food that they care so deeply about.

With this continuous pur-suit, it seems almost impossible to come into Forage Kitchen and not feel at home surrounded by kind, passionate people who will hand-craft you a delicious one of a kind meal.

By Sierra Bychowskithe daily cardinal

It’s that inevitable time of the year again: walks to class feel longer, we are teased with sneak previews of spring, but because we live in Wisconsin, it’s still cold out. As a result, motivation can be hard to grasp, which makes it important to find the easiest pos-sible route to practical style.

In the colder months, it’s com-mon to feel a bit lacking in the style department under all those layers, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. Choosing smart accessories to your outfit will not only keep you warm, but help you find that balance between looking and feeling great.

Textured ScarfA scarf with an interesting

texture or print is a must-have for any winter wardrobe. The accessory can be paired with any outfit and will instantly make it look like it required more effort than it actually did.

Pair a neutral-colored (black, white or gray) scarf with other neutrals for a chic, monochro-matic look or a printed top like flannels, cardigans and sweat-ers. Brightly colored or pat-terned scarves are especially great in the winter because they brighten up your face giving you a fresh, well-rested look.

Interesting shapes like infin-ity or long-end fringe add a layer of texture that provides warmth to you and interest to the outfit.

Hats and headbands Hats are something that

should be worn in the cold any-way, so why not update them with modern fits? Beanies can be thrown on with any outfit and can even be left on indoors for second or third day hair.

Leave your hair up or sling it into a low pony and a knit-ted beanie, with or without a fluffy ball on top, will add extra flair to your look. If “hat hair” becomes a problem or your hair is in something like a high bun, a cute knitted headband that cov-

ers your ears will do the trick as well.

Hats are also an easy way to play with the different styles in your closet. While they are the key to staying warm on a long commute, particularly chunky or thick knits can add an edge to soft lines and pieces with a tra-ditionally “feminine” silhouette.

Socks While necessary for outfits at

nearly any time of the year, cer-tain types of socks can give your outfit an effortless style boost. Pick unique materials like wool, sherpa or sheer fabric.

Style long fluffy or knitted socks by having them peek out from your ankle boots leaving you warm and ready to take on the day.

mittensAlthough not as convenient

as gloves, mittens have a certain charm you just can’t get with gloves. All you need to do is find a pair you like and style it with the rest of your accessories for a cute, cozy look.

Mittens with a pattern defi-nitely add more charm, but, if you’re more minimalistic, a solid or neutral color is fail-proof.

A great cold-weather acces-sory is anything that can get you excited to get dressed in the morning or, at the very least, not make you dread it. During the cold-weather months, a lay-ered outfit can easily be elevated by mixing textures, styles and silhouettes. Although it feels nice to look good styling your clothes, it’s all about what you feel most comfortable wearing.

Choosing smart accessories to your outfit will not only

keep you warm, but help you find that balance between looking and feeling great.

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Forage Kitchen’s team is committed to creating fresh meals.

Makeup Tip Monday: Brightening eyes

Ever have one of those days where you know you stayed up too late, and the next morning you look a little lackluster? Solving the problem takes no more than three easy steps.

Before or after you are done applying your eye makeup, take a small eyeshadow brush and dip it into a white, silver or champagne shade. After the product is on your brush, dab it on the inner corners of your eyes, right outside your tear duct. Make sure to blend with your finger if the eyeshadow looks too bright when it’s applied. The goal is a natural, “brightened from within” look.

Next, using a nude or white-colored eyeliner (waterproof works best!), line the lower waterline of your eyes. Gently pull on the area below your lower lashline to easily apply the eyeliner.

If undereye dark circles are your problem (because really, whose isn’t?) then take a concealer one or two shades lighter than your skintone, lightly dab it under your eyes in a triangle shape and blend out. The combination of these tips can com-pletely wake up your face and especially your eyes the morn-ing after your next all-night studying session.

Makeup Tip Monday is written by Cassie Hurwtiz. If you have a beauty or makeup-related concept you want her to cover, email it to [email protected].

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By Mara BenowitzTHE DAILY CARDINAL

My skin was burning as it adjusted to the warmth of the Education building after braving the wind outside, but when I saw Terrence A. Reese’s “Reflections” series in the main gallery, I got chills.

“Reflections” is a beautifully intimate collection of black and white photographs of renowned African-Americans, but they’re not your average portraits. In fact, in many of them, the iconic faces that paved the way for Reese and so many others aren’t even immediately visible. The real subject is their homes and the vulnerability of show-ing the world the spaces they’ve created and filled with memo-ries. The people in the pictures are icons—we know their faces. “Reflections” is about their lives.

The truly incredible thing is how a young photogra-pher from Chicago got B.B. King, Gordon Parks and Jesse Jackson to let him into the most intimate rooms in their homes in the first place. But from the moment he spoke, I understood; his charisma was infectious. His thin dreadlocks bounced with excitement when he talked, and his eyes glowed with an energy that reignited each time his eyes met one of the legends in his pictures.

The subjects themselves are reflected in a mirror placed somewhere in the room. For

some like Richie Havens, the folk icon who opened Woodstock, the wall length mirror takes up most of the pic-ture. Most, however, are hidden on shelves and tables, steeped in memorabilia that tell the person’s story better than their faces alone ever could. Reese said this was a very intentional aspect of the project because it forces people to slow down. “Everything moves so fast and you miss things,” he said. “But if you sit and just look you see the paper coming out of the fax machine, the shoes, the little details that you just miss that were so pertinent to these people at the time.”

Reese looks at the pictures with nostalgia like an album of memories with his closest friends and remembers each shoot with startling clarity. He says the journey to the pho-tos was as important as the pictures themselves because “Reflections” is about the parts of a person that stay hidden from the public, and that only shines through when people are comfortable. “I told them I’m not going to take the pic-ture until I make you smile, I act a fool with you and you look like you’re at home,” he said, “because when you make people smile, make them relax, they open up.”

The faces in “Reflections” opened countless doors for African-Americans through-

out the 20th century. By the time Reese began the project in the early 90s, many of them were already nearing the end of their lives. The understanding that this was his last chance to meet some of his idols, and many their last chanc-es to choose how the world would remember them, adds a layer of depth to the photo-graphs. “Everybody wants to be immortalized in something that’s new and original,” he said. “I just wanted to have fun with them and just be with them because I know they’re not going to be here for long and I feel honored to have the opportunity to be with them.”

Reese plans to expand the project to legends from all eth-nicities, stating that he won’t be finished until he has at least 2000 pictures. For now, he’s proud of the art and the experiences that he’s created. “To ha ve the opportunity to visit their homes, sit on their sofas, ask them some ques-tions, make them laugh, step behind the public façade and see them in their own private environments,” he said, “it’s a beautiful thing.”

Don’t miss out on this unique photo exhibition; “Reflections” will be open Monday through Friday in the main gallery of the Education building until March 4, and the full collection is available for purchase online.

Nimbus 2.0 unites local scene

‘Reflections’ offers intimate look at African-American legends of past and present

By Logan RudeTHE DAILY CARDINAL

To put it simply, Nimbus 2.0 was a success. The groundbreaking live performance kicked off around 9:15 p.m., and from that point on, there was a nonstop flow of action coming from an extremely diverse lineup of artists. Rich Robbins said that his goal for this show was to bridge gaps by uniting the campus and local hip-hop scenes, and that’s exactly what happened.

I’ve been to a fair amount of con-certs and this was the most diverse crowd, lineup and set of sounds I’ve ever seen or heard. People of differ-ent backgrounds, communities, ages and musical tastes were all there. The songs were just as diverse, tak-ing on different sounds like trap beats, dark sounds, upbeat and light music, and even live instrumenta-tion. Lyrics followed the same trend of diversity; love, partying, social unrest and day-to-day life were all present among the sets.

“Nimbus (Ta-Ku Interpretation),” the first song on Rich Robbins’s album Nimbus, was also the first performance at the show. Rich came out with an insane amount of energy and excitement which got us all riled up for what was to come. Everyone immediately started jumping around, a good representation of what kind of show it would be.

As far as a lineup goes, it’s hard to beat that of the Nimbus 2.0 show. An insane amount of local artists including Sean Avery, Sir Mackalot, Lucien Parker, Chetta, Charles Grant, Broadway, Chris LaBella, Trapo, Selin, Janel Lee, Since’93, 3rd Dimension, Heru, CRASHprez and, of course, Rich Robbins were all present fulfilling their artistic roles for a successful evening. Some of these artists appeared with guest verses from the Nimbus album including “Play Me,” “80s Track” and “Prayer Emoji.” In addition to the guest verses, some artists had the privilege to have their own sets inter-woven between Rich Robbin’s songs. It was a great opportunity for them to showcase some of their best songs to a whole new group of people.

The most memorable of the solo sets were Broadway, Trapo and CRASHprez. Broadway started her set with an acoustic verse, and seven-teen-year-old Trapo had some of his friends join him on stage, making his set even more hyped-up.

CRASHprez, arguably one of the most popular artists in the Madison scene, came out with the final solo set of the night. Overall, the show was fairly energetic and the artists put on good shows, but CRASHprez wasn’t satisfied with the crowd’s vibe. In an attempt to get everyone moving again, he got off stage and had the audience circle around him while he jumped around like a maniac; he definitely got us all pumped for the finale of the show. His short, charged, intimate set created a perfect transi-tion to the closing song, “Dreams,” in which the artists fed off of each other’s contagious energy.

Engaging with us in the audi-ence was one of Rich Robbin’s major strong suits. The best concerts are the ones that give you a sense of intimacy with the performer. In a venue as small as the Play Circle, every word he said seemed like it was directed straight at you. He also did a great job keeping the show going while allowing other MCs to shine. There was nothing but posi-tivity coming from him and it was clear how proud he was that this innovative idea for a concert actually worked out.

A concert as hectic and com-plicated as this was definitely an ambitious idea. There were count-less opportunities for a multitude of problems, and the show did have a few downfalls. Some of the micro-phones weren’t loud enough, the bassist for Chris LaBella’s live set was having technical difficulties at the start of his performance and, despite the high level of talent, some fans left as soon as their favorite artist performed. None of that mat-tered though. Rich Robbin’s opti-mism through the whole show made up for the few shortcomings entirely.

To close out the show, CRASHprez left the remaining crowd members with a heartfelt message of how proud he is of Rich Robbins and how important bring-ing these groups together truly is. Robbins thanked everyone for com-ing out to support him and even hinted at a new album dropping in just three short weeks. I highly recommend paying close atten-tion to Rich Robbins this year. The Madison hip-hop scene has a lot of potential, and Rich Robbins is a prime example. He’s got big things in store for 2016 and, based on the show, he won’t disappoint.

Artist Rich Robbins was joined by local artists in a unique show format.

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F or the first time in this presi-dential primary season, businessman Donald Trump

was put on his heels during a debate. Previously, Trump had been able to evade damage from any attacks during debates. Former Gov. Jeb Bush attempted to call Trump out numerous times but never seemed to be able to land a powerful punch in the debates. Both Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., took Trump to task in the debate Thursday, and their attacks should only increase as more prima-ries are held. Nominating Trump as the Republican nominee would set back the conservative movement for the next 10 years. True conservatives should embrace Cruz and Rubio’s attempts to expose Trump as the nar-cissistic, self-serving individual he is and hope that one of those two ulti-mately becomes the nominee.

At times during the debate, it looked as if Cruz and Rubio made a pact to go after Trump. While they both attacked Trump, each of them approached their attacks in a differ-ent way. Their strategies differed, but both senators found a way to get under Trump’s skin and this should be welcomed. These attacks are well deserved and much needed. So far, few candidates have been willing to stand up to Trump, which has allowed him to skate through the nomination process.

After months of embracing and siding with Trump, Cruz finally real-ized that he needed to attack Trump if he wants to stay in the race. Cruz’s approach in calling out Donald for his numerous liberal positions and history of donating to Democratic politicians was articulate and intel-ligent. Unlike when Bush attacked Trump, Cruz held his own and did not back down to Trump’s insults and nonsensical word salad. In any other election against any other can-didate these attacks would normally be effective but Trump represents a different kind of candidate.

Instead, Trump has become a dominating force in the primary sea-son largely based on his personality and ability to make outlandish state-ments. His supporters see his busi-ness expertise and brash personality as refreshing in a time when noth-ing in Washington seems to work. His supporters believe his business success would enable him to bring “greatness” back to America. To take Trump down, candidates must turn his business experience against him and explain to voters why his numer-

ous failed businesses represent how he would run the country.

This is why Rubio’s attacks on Trump in the debate Thursday will ultimately prove to be more fruit-ful. Rubio eviscerated Trump on not only policies but also on his business experience. Pointing out that Trump has numerous failed business endeavors and a history of mistreat-ing his workers dispels this idea that his business acumen would be ben-eficial to our country. One of his busi-ness endeavors, Trump University, was a complete scam that preyed upon naïve participants who doled out thousands of dollars for a useless and unaccredited degree. In another example, Rubio pointed to Trump’s hiring of illegal workers to build Trump Towers in New York City. The irony shows no bounds that the can-didate promising to “Make America Great Again” and bring back all the “jobs” built his own empire on the hands of illegal workers. These are just a few examples of Trump’s failed and exploitative business endeavors. For more examples feel free to Google Trump Steaks, Trump Vodka, or the Trump Casino in Atlantic City.

Trump’s campaign has resonated with a large percentage of Republican primary voters based on the fact that he will look out for the “little guy” again. The bottom line is that he won’t. Nowhere in his business experience has he exhibited this trait. Trump acts as if he is looking out for the “little guy” and blue-collar work-ers but in every walk of life he has thrown these people aside and looked out for himself. Trump first and fore-most cares about Trump and his pre-vious history of exploiting labor and scamming Americans should cause concern for all voters.

Cruz and Rubio’s attacks have seemed to resonate with Trump as he has started to focus his infamous tweets and campaign speeches on attacking them. Trump has acted like a bully the whole campaign cycle; taking any chance he gets to put down anyone that disagrees with him. The only way to fight back against him is to use his own tactics. Trump needs to be exposed as the greedy, exploitative businessman that he is. This election is too impor-tant to allow a bigoted, self-indulg-ing, big government liberal to win the Republican nomination. I’m glad and excited that Rubio and Cruz are finally going after Trump and can only hope that these attacks will be able to halt his candidacy.

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Dare to travel outside of your comfort zone

W hen I was only two weeks old, I embarked on my

first plane ride across the Atlantic Ocean. Considering traveling is one of my fami-ly’s favorite pastimes, it was something that they practi-cally forced me to do against my own will ever since I can remember. My parents would constantly travel to London for various reasons. Me, as young as I was, would also have to go with them. So as you can imagine, I became an avid trav-eler very quickly. By the time I finished elementary school, I had been to Iran, Singapore, London, Portugal, France and Malaysia. These journeys were moments in my life that I trea-sure not only because they were enjoyable, but more important-ly because it taught me about the world’s different cultures, values and ideals.

I am very fortunate to have gone to these places. Many do not have the means, time or interest to travel. However, the sad real-ity is that most people will not go to countries that are a little outside of their comfort zone. They rather go to the “touristy” places that most people consider visiting in their lifetime since these places attract lots of atten-tion and interest. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against visiting these “touristy” places. However, I believe that people should enter into a new realm, and go somewhere they would never see themselves visiting.

In 9th grade, one of our English class assignments was to write about a place we want-ed to visit in our future. After long thought, I chose Dubai. We had to share the place we chose with a peer. When I told

the girl sitting next to me where I desired to go, her response astounded me.

She insensitively stated, “Dubai, don’t they have terror-ists there?”

I couldn’t believe how insu-lar her comment was. It riled me. However, I chose to stay calm. I had absolutely no idea how to respond in that setting, so I simply decided to change the subject.

I could go on and on about how angered I was at that moment. Instead, I want to dis-cuss one memory that had a significant impact on me while in Iran.

One day my mom, sister, and I were walking back from the bazaar. As we began to make our way back home, we saw a peculiar middle-aged man trail-ing us. We did not think too much of it at first; however, he continued to follow us. Hastily, he began to approach us. This occurrence began to worry my mother. Why was this strange man adamantly pursuing us? Promptly, my mother came to a halt. My sister and I did the same. I could hear my pulse throbbing in my ears. All I could detect was my breath that was fiercely changing at gasp-ing intervals. I no longer had control of my hands; they were trembling in a peculiar pattern. I could see the color depleting from my sister’s face. Angrily my mother questioned the man.

“Put your hair back in your hijab! I’m going to call the police!” shouted the man sharp-ly in Farsi.

“OK, please calm down,” replied my mother in a confi-dent tone.

“Do what I say!” said the man bitterly.

“You are not the police, you should mind your own busi-ness,” relayed my mom boldly.

As he began to call my moth-er inappropriate and hurtful names, I froze. I was completely shocked. What had just hap-pened? A man had just stopped my mother for having a small piece of hair sticking out of her hijab. How absurd! I knew it was the law that women had to cover their head and hair and had to

wear something loose to cover the rest of their body; however, I did not know how seriously one had to adhere to this spe-cific rule. I just saw it as a sim-ple dress code, not something that people could get arrested or even incarcerated for. The man began to back down after my mother threatened to report him to the police after using crude language. He quickly began to walk in the opposite direction not daring to look back.

Later, after I became more familiarized with the Iranian culture, I learned that small things like this can actually cause discord in countries where the dress code is super stringent, especially for traditional extrem-ists like this man. This experi-ence unmasked a new culture that I never recognized; however thinking back I now realize how fortunate I was to experience it firsthand. People may think that traveling is solely a time for leisure and amusement, but I believe traveling should bring to light the dissimilar and intrigu-ing cultures of countries across the globe. People that do not want to travel to exotic countries, that most people would look over or consider “dangerous” because it ventures into unknown territory, in my eyes are at a disadvantage.

Going abroad and visiting a variety of places at such a young age opened my perception of the world that surrounded me. Ultimately, from watching my par-ents and traveling beside them, I was able to discover the beauty of traveling. I aim to keep travel-ing throughout my life, so I can learn and explore the captivating cultures that comprise our world.

Do you agree with Leila? Let us know what you think. Send any comments or concerns to [email protected].

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Wisconsin offensive tackle Tyler Marz, quarterback Joel Stave and out-side linebacker Joe Schobert partici-pated in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this weekend with the hopes of improving their draft stocks in advance of the NFL Draft in late April. Their performances yield-ed mixed results.

Marz started things off with the offensive linemen Friday, measur-ing in with arms a little on the short side at 33.5 inches which, along with the rest of his combine results, could indicate a move to guard at the pro level.

His 40-yard dash clocked in at 5.54 seconds, the fourth-slowest among all players at the combine. His 10-yard split of 1.92 seconds was also slow, but not as terrible as his full 40 time. Marz also only put up 19 reps on the 225-pound bench press, tied for the fifth-lowest among offensive

linemen. Two wide receivers put up more bench reps than him.

Marz’s 99-inch broad jump and 27.5-inch verticle were on the lower end of the spectrum, further showing a lack of explosiveness needed to play tackle in the NFL. Overall, he looked slow and stiff, which may have hurt his draft stock more than anything. Ultimately, teams care less about the actual numbers and more about how the player looks, and Marz didn’t look great.

Stave, on the other hand, turned some heads with his performance. He ran a respectable 4.8 40, faster than mobile quarterbacks like Cardale Jones and Vernon Adams, and had the third highest vertical jump at 33.5 inches.

In passing drills, Stave showed good timing and ball placement, although his footwork still looked a little sporadic. He was able to connect on a number of deep throws to receiv-ers he never previously worked with,

including former rival Ohio State QB turned WR Braxton Miller.

Even after this performance at the “underwear olympics,” Stave still won’t be more than a late-round pick, but the Wisconsin quarterback showed scouts and coaches he’s more than just a pocket passer, and confirmed a lot of things he showed on tape.

The Badger who might have had the best combine showing is Schobert. He put up 22 reps on the bench press, tied for fifth-most among linebackers, and his 4.76 40 was very respectable. Like his quar-terback, though, he made the most money with his on-field drills.

Schobert looked very fluid in bag drills, and he is a guy NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock would describe as “more quick than fast.” His hips swing effortlessly and he showed the lateral movement skills NFL teams love to see from linebackers.

The Wisconsin edge rusher might

be better off playing weakside line-backer in a 4-3 defense in the NFL, or even inside in a 3-4, and his combine performance showed he’s capable of playing a number of positions at the next level.

Performances at the scout-ing combine rarely have drastic

impacts on where a player gets drafted, but Schobert and Stave helped themselves out this week-end, while Marz lost some money. All three will have an opportu-nity to show themselves to NFL teams again at Wisconsin’s pro day March 9.

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Seniors’ legacy extends beyond the courtdespite mixed results throughout their careers, women’s basketball seniors relished time at UW

Schobert, Stave impress, Marz struggles at NFL Combine

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linebacker Joe Schobert’s draft stock rose throughout his final season at Wisconsin, and that ascent continued at the combine.

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I n the eyes of many sports fans, an athlete is often solely mea-sured in terms of their wins,

losses and statistics. However, to a college athlete, their experience at a university goes way beyond those measures. To most college athletes reflecting on their career, the ability to grow and develop into a stronger and better person through playing a college sport is their standard metric.

Throughout the first few years the seniors on the Badgers wom-en’s basketball team had at UW, they were so focused on winning they did not fully comprehend what it meant to play “Wisconsin basketball.” But now, as the season is coming to a close, seniors Nicole Bauman, Tessa Cichy, Michala Johnson and Dakota Whyte took some time to reflect on how Wisconsin basketball has helped develop them into the people that they are today. In light of the strug-gles since these seniors, in addition to Rosanna Gambino, arrived, the impact UW basketball has had on them is not adequately reflected in the 42-78 combined record in the

past four years.To Bauman, who is from New

Berlin, Wis., Wisconsin basket-ball has always been about playing with pride.

“I was lucky enough to play here my sophomore year of high school in the championship game and we actually won state on this court, and ever since then the floor has just been the world to me,” Bauman said, referring to why playing at UW is so special. “For me and for Tessa and for [Avyanna Young] it’s playing for your home state. Just playing for your home town and representing.”

For Whyte, who is from Toronto, Canada, she understands the impact Wisconsin basketball has had through a different light.

“Definitely to never quit,” Whyte said. “That’s the number one thing that being a Badger is all about, men’s side and wom-en’s side.”

In addition to Badger basketball eliciting a sense of pride and deter-mination for these seniors, UW basketball has impressed on the players the significance of putting teammates and peers above them-selves. Cichy realized the impor-tance of leaving a selfless legacy after teammate and fellow walk-on Lexy Richardson told Cichy that

her attitude represents what it means to wear the Wisconsin ‘W’.

“It was very rewarding know-ing I had that impact on people who I respect and basketball play-ers who I care about,” Cichy said. “I think that was very special to me, having Lexy say that about me [after the senior day game], because I respect her so much and it’s nice having your teammates say stuff about you. Not only does it remind you why you’re here, but it reminds you that people care and that you do make a difference if it isn’t through wins.”

For these seniors, understand-ing the importance of Wisconsin basketball, and buying into its self-less nature, has helped this veteran corps see improvements in their personal life.

“It’s just about being patient throughout this whole process,” Johnson said, referring to the frus-trating 3-15 Big Ten conference record, and 7-21 record overall for UW this season. “It’s been a long season for us, it’s been up and down. Of course, I wish we had more ups than downs, but I mean just being positive throughout the whole process.”

Similar to the composure that Johnson has learned to embrace, Whyte has had to learn to be

patient throughout the duration of her career.

“I remember my first practice here I couldn’t make a three so I ran out of the gym and I laid on the floor like, ‘I can’t do this,’ Whyte said. “But it showed me that once you put your mind to something you can continuously play.”

Clearly, Whyte’s extended patience and embracing of the Wisconsin “no-quit” philosophy has allowed her to expand her game over her last four years at UW. Whyte scored just 2.4 points per game and averaged a 13.3 shoot-ing percentage from behind the arc as a freshman but has improved to 13.1 points per game (second on the team) and a 34.2 3-point shooting percentage this year.

Just as Whyte saw her game expand throughout the duration of her career, so did Cichy. Cichy, however, saw the most improve-ment in her leadership and interac-tions with her teammates.

“I’ve learned so much not just about myself but the world around me and how to interact with peo-ple. I think that’s what I will miss the most about playing basketball. It’s the team aspect because that is what really means the most to me,” Cichy said. “Interacting with other people and how to succeed with

other people is something that I have learned and relearned and that’s something that I will always appreciate from my experience here. It’s gotten me prepared for the real world.”

For Cichy, the Big Ten tour-nament will be the final basket-ball games of her career, so the fact that Badger basketball has allowed her to see improvement in her personal interactions will be invaluable in the “real world.” Bauman, Johnson and Whyte, conversely, do expect to continue their basketball careers after col-lege. Bauman expects to play in Europe, Johnson in the WNBA (after a tryout with the New York Liberty) and Whyte for her Canadian national team. Still, just like Cichy, the improvements they have seen throughout their career will continue to be important in their lives going forward.

These seniors, who have expe-rienced constant ups and downs in their career, consider Wisconsin basketball an invaluable source of their personal development.

“I don’t regret anything,” Cichy said. “Everything that’s happened to this point has gotten me to where I am today, and I like where I am today. That’s all you can ever ask for.”

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