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February 9, 2010

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Feds reveal carp plan

Amelia Vorpahl

Federal officials revealed a plan to combat the spread of Asian carp in the Great Lakes at a White House… Read more »

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Applications from international students up 26 percent

Carolyn Briggs

As the final college applications trickle in for the 2010-11 year, University of Wisconsin officials reported an approximate 26 percent… Read more »

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Plan Commission OKs lakefront setback change

Jake Begun

The Plan Commission approved amendments to city zoning legislation Monday that would prevent new lakefront redevelopments, including the Edgewater Hotel,… Read more »

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Man stun guns victim, struck with shovel

Marta Jewson

Madison police arrested a Baraboo man after he used a stun gun on another man Friday afternoon. Kevin Johnson, 59,… Read more »

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UW CS team receives honorable mention

Jennifer Zettel

While their fellow classmates were busy in Madison Feb. 5, three University of Wisconsin students were halfway around the world… Read more »

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SSFC hears UHS, Rec Sports annual budgets

Adelaide Blanchard

University Health Services presented a budget increase to the Student Service Finance Committee Monday, while the Recreation Sports program did… Read more »

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Food-borne illness litigation expert begins DLS sub-series

Amelia Vorpahl

A prominent injury lawyer and expert in food-borne illness litigation kicked off a new Distinguished Lecture Series project on campus… Read more »

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Can you hold it up so I can see the pictures?

Sajika Gallege

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LAC talks plans for systemwide summit

David Brazy

The Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Committee announced initial plans for a student leadership summit with representatives from the… Read more »

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Lady Liberty returns to Lake Mendota

Carolyn Briggs

The Lake Mendota-bound Statue of Liberty is scheduled to make its second annual appearance this year, with construction to be… Read more »

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Bill would apply open government laws to interscholastic athletic groups

Sarah Jarvis

Wisconsin high schools would not be able to join the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association unless the WIAA agrees to follow… Read more »

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Study examines childhood racial health disparities

Gillian Losh

A childhood racial health gap has created broad disparities in the physical and mental wellbeing of Wisconsin children, according to… Read more »

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February 8, 2010

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AEPi awaits J-board rule

Signe Brewster

University of Wisconsin fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi is awaiting a decision from the Greek Judicial Board regarding complaints filed in… Read more »

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Separate rallies clash over abortion

Jeff Schmidt

The battle lines were drawn as anti-abortion and abortion rights groups both held rallies at the University of Wisconsin Library… Read more »

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More than 100,000 state residents may lose unemployment benefits

Amelia Vorpahl

More than 100,000 Wisconsin residents may lose their unemployment benefits in the upcoming months unless the Senate decides to extend… Read more »

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Plan Commission OKs lakefront setback change

Ald. Lauren Cnare, District 3, and others talked zoning rewrites Monday that would impact the setback allowed for developments.

UW CS team receives honorable mention

Chris Hopman, Zef RosnBrick, Dieter van Melkebeek and David Malec received an honorable mention at an international competition.

Food-borne illness litigation expert begins DLS sub-series

Changemaker lecturer Bill Marler spoke on how lawsuits have shaped the way he approaches food.

Can you hold it up so I can see the pictures?

Kids had a chance to read to Raider the Golden Retriever Monday at the Monona Public Library. The READ to a Dog program was started at the library in January 2008 to help 1st-4th grade children overcome any fear of reading out loud.

Lady Liberty returns to Lake Mendota

Construction of the Hoofers Winter Carnival Statue of Liberty began Monday night on Lake Mendota. The statue returned to campus last year, pictured above, after a long hiatus from UW. Organizers hope the structure will be an annual part of the carnival’s festivities.

Separate rallies clash over abortion

Supporters from both camps of the abortion debate held simultaneous rallies on Library Malll before marching to the UW Surgery Center.

Badgers’ rule of ice extends outdoors

Players from the Wisconsin men’s hockey team celebrate after scoring a goal late in the third period of the Camp Randall Hockey Classic Saturday. Over 55,000 fans braved the below-freezing temperatures to see Wisconsin defeat Michigan 3-2 in the contest.

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February 8, 2010

Badgers’ rule of ice extends outdoors

Saturday's Culver Hockey Classic at Camp Randall saw a total of 48 individuals ejected from the games, 10 of those… Read more »

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Regents approve tuition hike for UW-Eau Claire

After extensive deliberation the UW System Board of Regents approved the BluGold Commitment, a controversial differential tuition increase for University… Read more »

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Madison ranked 15th drunkest city in nation

The March issue of Men's Health magazine will contain a ranking of "America's Drunkest Cities," and coming in at No.… Read more »

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UW receives $9.7 million to study cardiac arrest

A multidisciplinary team of University of Wisconsin researchers has received a $9.77 million grant to research the causes and possible… Read more »

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State Superintendent may withhold $175 million in MPS funding

The Milwaukee Public Schools may have up to $175 million in federal funds withheld due to their failure to meet… Read more »

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February 8, 2010

UW competes in blood drive competition with other Big Ten schools

The University of Wisconsin is vamping up blood drive efforts this week as part of the American Red Cross Big… Read more »

College students v. food

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Happy birthday to U…W!!!

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New bill to create more green jobs

Gov. Jim Doyle signed a bill into law Friday that will use federal stimulus money to fund green-energy job creation… Read more »

UW-Whitewater to offer housing for faculty, staff on campus

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will begin providing housing for faculty and staff after receiving a $1 million private donation. On Feb.… Read more »

Recycling competition pits UW against other schools worldwide

The University of Wisconsin's recycling bins are overflowing with notebooks, soda cans and take-out boxes. In an effort to reduce,… Read more »

February 5, 2010

UW given $1.8M grant

A new $1.8 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will enable humanities departments at the University of Wisconsin… Read more »

Talent Show Contestants Bring It On

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March 4, 2009

Alleged rape at Sigma Chi

The Sigma Chi fraternity has placed itself on a form of social probation amid a controversial investigation into at… Read more »

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May 7, 2008

UW probes frat after allegation of hazing event

The University of Wisconsin’s dean of students office and the Interfraternity Council are investigating allegations of hazing by members of… Read more »

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October 25, 2007

UW-La Crosse unsatisfied with new state budget

Despite budget agreements in the Wisconsin state Legislature Tuesday, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse officials said this week they feel the… Read more »

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November 19, 2004

Police arrest 4 sit-in protesters

Four University of Wisconsin students were arrested and charged with unlawful trespassing Thursday following a sit-in protest at the U.S.… Read more »

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March 2, 2007

Students lambaste professor

An emotionally charged group of hundreds of students, faculty and community members met Thursday night to address a University of… Read more »

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April 21, 2008

Hundreds protest Chinese right violations

While many were drawn to Capitol Square for the return of the Dane County Farmers' Market on a sunny… Read more »

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May 6, 2009

Leader of UW Hmong group embezzles cash

The Student Organization Office is currently in the process of investigating a complaint raised by the Hmong American Student… Read more »

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March 12, 2007

Wiley, law professors react to controversy

Defending free expression in the classroom and criticizing the backlash against University of Wisconsin law professor Leonard Kaplan, Chancellor John… Read more »

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February 8, 2010

AEPi awaits J-board rule

University of Wisconsin fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi is awaiting a decision from the Greek Judicial Board regarding complaints filed in… Read more »

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May 13, 2008

Fire destroys frat house

A raging fire at a Langdon Street fraternity house left three firefighters with minor injuries and the house destroyed Monday… Read more »

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March 4, 2009

Transcript of Herald’s interview with rape victim

Related Stories: Alleged rape at Sigma Chi Victim comes forward, reveals shocking story On Feb. 25, The Badger Herald… Read more »

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April 9, 2004

Students participate in poker tournaments

Waging a bet, whether legally or illegally, has never before been so easy. Nowadays, almost anyone can go online and… Read more »

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Anonymous on AEPi awaits J-board rule 15 minutes ago

does nobody realize that this was journalism and some of the stupid things jeff “said” could have been taken completely… Read more »

Anonymous on AEPi awaits J-board rule 46 minutes ago

1)AEPi was already on social probation because of a massive party where there was underage drinking and the police were… Read more »

Anonymous on Separate rallies clash over abortion 60 minutes ago

I am simply addressing the dangerous conflict in our society. In the case of the double homicide, the government recognizes… Read more »

Anonymous on Applications from international students up 26 percent 1 hours 11 minutes ago

So if I’m a highly qualified applicant from Minnesota, I may not get in because someone from China gets in?… Read more »

Anonymous on Applications from international students up 26 percent 4 hours 4 minutes ago

oh great.… Read more »

Anonymous on AEPi awaits J-board rule 7 hours 51 minutes ago

people, its a frat. all frats party..these kids just obviously know how to do it better than others… sex in… Read more »

Anonymous on AEPi awaits J-board rule 10 hours 34 minutes ago

As a member of the greek system myself, I’m completely embarrassed. Quotes like “I don’t think the Jewish community or… Read more »

Anonymous on AEPi awaits J-board rule 11 hours 49 minutes ago

come on can we please give this tired angle a rest? any time frats get bashed there is always some… Read more »

Anonymous on AEPi awaits J-board rule 11 hours 50 minutes ago

how is this a front page article…its a party!! parties happen in every establishment across this campus, including the dorms,… Read more »

Anonymous on AEPi awaits J-board rule 13 hours 50 minutes ago

Well said.… Read more »

Anonymous on Separate rallies clash over abortion 13 hours 51 minutes ago

That isn’t good reasoning. Just because something is currently a law doesn’t mean you can use it as a defense.… Read more »

Anonymous on AEPi awaits J-board rule 13 hours 59 minutes ago

Wait, do you mean advertising dollars? Or the alcohol and pizza the Badger Herald asks for as payment for advertisements… Read more »

Anonymous on AEPi awaits J-board rule 14 hours 18 minutes ago

would like to start by saying that the actions, however shameful they may have been, on the night of Dec… Read more »

Anonymous on AEPi awaits J-board rule 14 hours 24 minutes ago

AEPI members are the only ones allowed to comment. They broke the rules. The truth will come out.… Read more »

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